Alexandria Township
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Minutes of the meeting of May 7, 2012
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Alexandria Township was held on the 7th day of May, 2012 at the Alexandria Township Conference Room, 610 Fillmore Street.
ROLL CALL: Supervisors present were Bryon Alstead, Louis Ross (remote location), Jul Feuling, Joel Dahlheimer and Russell Niskanen. Also present were Gregg Raisanen, Clerk, and Mona Billmark, Treasurer. As said members formed a quorum and the meeting was called to order by Chairman Alstead at 6:04 p.m.
Feuling, seconded by Niskanen, made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Feuling, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to approve the minutes of the 04/16/2012 regular board meeting as written. Motion carried unanimously.
Niskanen, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to authorize payment of claims 12094-12108 in the amount of 29,990.22, payroll of $3,983.68 totaling $33,973.90 with a transfer of funds from savings in the amount of $14,000.00. Motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN’S CONCERNS: The township received a complaint concerning a pontoon and trailers parked in the right of way in the LeHomme Dieu Heights area. Supervisor Dahlheimer stated he had spoken with one of the owners of the recreational vehicles and followed up with violation letters. The vehicles were moved by the deadline given in the letters. Clerk Raisanen indicated he had spoken with the complainant after the vehicles had been moved, and that the complainant felt the pontoon was still within the right of way. Supervisor Dahlheimer will speak with the owner of the pontoon to have it moved out of the right of way.
PLANNING AND ZONING: Zoning Administrator Oleson stated that the Planning Commission had held a public hearing for ordinance changes at their March 26, 2012 meeting. They are recommending the board approve all of the ordinance changes in the staff report. Supervisor Feuling suggested that under Section V. Keeping of Animals, 2. Definitions, the verbage “for breeding or sales” be added to the second sentence after “food production”. She also asked if this section related to parcels with five acres or less. Oleson stipulated that this section is allowed as an interim use under the RR, UR, RS and CS designations. Supervisor Ross inquired if a website address giving direction on the proper disposal of animal feces could be added to 4(a). Performance Standards. Consensus was to table until the next meeting.
Supervisor Niskanen stated that there is new construction in the Geneva Estates area. He had concerns regarding the existing drainage issues. He also commented on shouldering.
Discussion ensued regarding striping for this year. The town had contracted with the county to stripe the southern portion of West Lake Jessie Road. It was noted that the minutes from the March 5, 2012 meeting stipulated that the north end of Maple Drive was to be striped as well.
ENGINEER’S REPORT: Clerk Raisanen stated that the gravel quotes have not been completed; therefore, the issue was tabled.
OLD BUSINESS: none
NEW BUSINESS: Clerk Raisanen stated that the township had advertised for quotes for calcium chloride application. We received a quote from Alden Just Road Maintenance in the amount of 96 cents/gal; the county has contracted at 94 cents/gal. The clerk’s recommendation is to contract with Alden Just Road Maintenance. Dahlheimer, seconded by Niskanen, made a motion to contract with Alden Just Road Maintenance for calcium chloride services. Motion carried unanimously.
Consensus to discuss the comprehensive plan at the next meeting.
Clerk Raisanen stated that the township accountant will be present at the next meeting to discuss the 2011 audit.
Being no further business, Niskanen, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
Respectfully submitted….
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Gregg Raisanen, Clerk
Approved this ____ day of ________, 2012
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Bryon Alstead, Chairman