CORINNA TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, March 16, 2004

7 P. M., Township Hall

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Elected Official Oath of Office:  William Lieb

 

Approve or Amend:

Township Meeting Minutes, March 3, 2004

Special Meeting Minutes with Larson,Allen, Auditors, March 9, 2004

Reorganizational Meeting Minutes following the Annual Meeting, March 9, 2004

 

Approve or Amend:

Consent to the Agenda as printed or add new items

 

A copy of the three previous meeting minutes and the agenda are available for those attending this meeting.

 

Requests to be on the Agenda:

1.7:00  Rick and Debbie Erickson and Scott and Karen Enfield, cabin owners on 103rd Street NW.  The Ericksons and Enfields wish to remove existing cabins and replace them with new structures.  In order to obtain a building permit, the road needs to be improved and raised to minimum elevation of 995.20 for compliance.  They request information on engineering costs and over-all cost of such a project.  They have mailed a letter to all property owners on 103rd Street regarding the need of the road improvement.  (Board received copies of the written request at an earlier meeting.

Ron Schmitz, 11824 103rd Street, telephoned that he was opposed to the road elevation.  The clerk suggested that he come to this meeting.

Helen Allen, 11988 103rd Street, telephoned that she does not wish to have road changed or pay for it.  The clerk suggested that she come to this meeting. 

2. 7:15  Debbie Maas, 11599 Kramer Ave NW.  Requests a variance to allow replacement of the existing cabin with a new 41x72 dwelling/attached garage, 64’ from the lake.  Proposal is to reuse two of the existing foundation walls.  Present cabin had foundation built up to meet minimum flood plain requirements.    P&Z:  3/12/04

3. 7:30 Mike McNellis, Real Estate Agent, representing Barb Scherek, 9182 Kilbury Avenue NW.  Plan is to add deck and increase size of a porch from 8’ to 14’.  Needs variance for 58’ deck distance to lake.

3. 7:45 Pat Meuwissen, 116th Street and Kramer.  Request zoning from R-2 to R-1. Has survey and aerial maps for a new home

4. 7:55 John Rivers, 10547 Hollister and neighbors.  Discuss opening culvert at neighbor’s driveway to improve water flow.

5. 8:00 Judy Martin, 75th and Isaak.  Requests variance in order to build garage and enclose boat house (no plumbing) on an undersized lot.

6.  8:10 Sheri Deopere, 9688 Ingram Avenue NW.  Requests use of town hall for a graduation party in June. May have a disc jockey and liquor will not be available.

She is aware building does not have a kitchen area.

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Other Items and Old Business:

1.         Joint Resolution and Agreement for future orderly annexation between Corinna Township and the City of Maple Lake.  Continue discussion and prepare a proposed agreement.  Township and City of Maple Lake are to meet again in April.

2.         Isaak Avenue to 75th and 78th Street Project.  Henry Neuenfeldt, 8930 78th Street NW  (274-2423)called to alert township of three large frost boils along his road.  Wishes board member to talk to him before road project work starts.  David Levi sent E-Mail expressing his personal thanks to the Board for the patient efforts on behalf of this project. 

            Assessment Hearing:  Susan Berwyn property now owned by Steve Lampi,

PID 206-079-001010.   No correspondence received since previous assessment hearing.

            At this meeting, Board should pass a resolution (2004-06) to reimburse project expenses with a bond. April 6, at regular township meeting, board is scheduled to award bid and pass a  Resolution (2004-7) showing Receipt of Bids and Awarding the Bid.

3.         80th Street/Hemlock Road Improvement.  Mid-Minnesota submitted a bid at unit price of $2,550 rather than $25.50, an obvious error.  The instructions to Bidders stated that the unit price will govern.  Mid-Minnesota has retained a legal firm that has responded that Mid-Minnesota bid total was the lowest responsible bidder on the Project.  Board is obtaining legal opinion.

     At this meeting, Board should pass a resolution (2004-8) to reimburse project expenses with a bond.  April 6, at regular township meeting, board is scheduled to award bid and pass a   resolution (2004-9) showing Receipt of Bids and Awarding the Bid.

4.         Topfer Road Relocation Project.

5.         Website:  Work continues

6.         Highway 55 Corridor Coalition.  Wright County Engineer has forwarded a revised Joint Powers Agreement.  Township Board is asked to forward a Resolution in Support of the Revised Agreement, along with a signature page. (document available at town meeting)

7.         Dan Hinrichs, 6648 75th St NW, E-Mail.  Requested several issues that should be addressed for 75th St.   (information copy at meeting)

8.         Request for Bids and Opening Bid Date:

            Gravel

            Loading, Hauling and Spreading of Class 5 Gravel on Township Roads

            Dustcoating and application

                                                (copy of each bid description available at meeting)        

9.         Wright County Auditor and Election Supervisor letter dated 3/2/04.  Wednesday, March 17, at Government Center, Election Systems and Software will demonstrate  M100 voting equipment.  Some municipalities have indicated an interest in finding out what it would cost to upgrade their equipment.

10.       Seerti Hills Development.  Wright County Planning and Zoning Administrator forwarded a copy of letter to Maki Development that Letter of Credit posted to complete road work in Seerti Hill Development has an expiration date of 4/17/04.  Letter must be kept in force until the Town Board accepts the road as a Township Road.

11.       Applications for Use and Building Permits: (Jan.22-March 2, 2004) – 6:  1-new home; 1-detached garage, 2- alterations, and 2-septic systems.

12.       Clerk and Treasurer Bond Trust.  MN Association of Townships forwarded certificate renewal for 3/01/04 to 3/01/05.  $l00,000 per covered position and $100,000 Annual Aggregate.

13.       Township Officers Spring Short Course, March 22, 2004, St. Cloud.  Morning Session begins at 9:00 A.M.

14.       Wright County Assessor’s Office, new form for Property Tax Exemption and Purely Public Charity Property Tax Exemption.  Form forwarded so that township board is aware that institutions of purely public charity must apply for this exemption.  (copy on file)

15.       Local Board of Appeal and Equalization is Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 3 p.m.

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19.       Other Information:

            MN Safety Council-Minnesota Safety & Health Conference,May 5-7, 2004.

            CCC Services offers Mid-Minnesota Damage Prevention Safety Seminar, April 1,                    2004, 8AM, St. Joseph, MN.   Invitation to equipment operators and                             people responsible for calling in locates to review the Gopher State One-                         Call rules.

            Lorman Education Services – Administration and Enforcement of the Wetlands in                      Minnesota, workshop, St. Cloud, May 20, 2004               

            Camp Friendship, letter received 3/8/04.  Request for monetary support.

            State Auditor Update, 3/03/04.  Caution to Schools about Conttracts with NSFF

                                                                Releases Report on Public Pension Plans      

            State Auditor Update, 3/11/04.  Report on County Finances available on Website

                        City of Mahtomedi Agrees to Settle Claims of TIF Violations

                         Reminder: State Financial Reporting Deadlines for “Cash” Cities&Towns

            Admin Minnesota Offer:            Filters; Heating and Air Conditioning, Reverse                           Auctions available, On-line auction of Surplus Billiard Tables; New                                     Contract for Hand Held GPS Receivers and Surplus Services News-                                    schedule on web site:  www.mmd.admin.state.mn.us/schedule.htm