CORINNA TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, April 20, 2004

7 p.m., Township Hall Unofficial Minutes

Present: Shirley Svendsen, Diane and Steve Wiltermuth and contractor Kelly Hartneck, John Kittok and Brennan Kittok, Marilyn Andersen, Jerry Pitra, Jim Peterson, Stephen Paumen and Tom Paumen, Terri and Steve Wuollet, Debbie and Jim Adams. Township Board: Chairman, Dave Stumpf, Supervisor John Dearing, Supervisor Bill Lieb and Clerk/Treasurer Vi Novotne.

Chairman David Stumpf called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. John Dearing presented motion to accept the April 6, 2004 minutes as printed. Bill Lieb, second. Approved.

Bill Lieb presented motion to accept the consent agenda with three additions of Shirley Svendsen, Dog Control, and John Rivers inquiry to the agenda. John Dearing, second. Approved.

Request to be on Agenda:

1. Shirley Svendsen, 11113 Ireland Ave NW. Request for Conditional Use Permit and construction of enclosed riding arena. Bill Lieb presented motion to approve the construction of an enclosed 72x144 riding arena that would be 30’ from the two property lines. John Dearing, second and motion was unanimously approved. Bill Lieb presented second motion for a Conditional Use Permit for the Gypsy Rover Ranch that would include horseback riding, lessons, boarding and breeding of horses. John Dearing, second. Approved.

2. Marilyn Andersen, 10761 Hendricks Ave NW. Proposes to add a porch to an existing house. Bill Lieb presented motion to approve a 18x18 four-season porch that will be in line with existing home and only reason for variances as it does not meet the 75’ set back. The porch exceeds the existing home and is 60’ from the ordinary high water mark of the lake. John Dearing, second. Approved.

3. Kelly Hartneck, contractor representing Steve and Diane Wiltermuth, 11955 Hart Avenue NW. Plan is to remove existing cabin and garage for construction of a new home. John Dearing presented motion to approve construction of a 24x48 house that would be 39’ from the ordinary highwater mark of the lake; one side lot at 7’9” and the other side lot a 6’8” and 11’3” from the road right of way. One corner of the house and garage across the road will be at 15’ Bill Lieb, second. Approved.

4. Jim Petersen, 11074 Hoyer Ave NW. Plans to build a house that would need variances. Bill Lieb presented motion to approve the construction of a new home that would be 69’ from the ordinary high water mark of the lake and will be 10’ at the closest point to the SE property line and will be at 15% lot coverage. Sewer system will have to be extended for a two bedroom home on an undersized lot.

5. Stephen Paumen and Tom Paumen, for parcel corner of CyRd 123 and 100^th St NW. Request for variance of setback from road for construction of a house. With a motion by John Dearing, second by Bill Lieb, the board approved variances for construction of a new home that would be 15’ at rear property line and 82.9’ from the centerline of road. Motion was approved.

1. John Kittok, 8016 Irvine Avenue NW. Plans to build a garage with an attic. John Dearing presented motion to approve variances for building a 24x32 garage with a 2^nd story that would be 5’ from north property line and 18’4” from the road right of way. Dave Stumpf, second. Approved.

2. John Kittok, contractor, representing, A. C. Lambrecht, Somers Lake, 7977 Greer Ave NW. Plans to construct an addition to house and deck. Property owner intends to have a holding tank sewer system. With motion by Bill Lieb, second by John Dearing, the board approved construction of a 24x40 addition and deck that would be 70’ from the ordinary highwater mark of the lake, and with 8’ side lot. The new structure will not be any closer to the lake than what now exists.

3. Steve and Terri Wuolett, 8716 79^th St NW, and neighbors Debbie and Jim Adams. Expressed desire to have 79^th Street included in the Isaak and 78^th Street Paving Project. John Dearing responded that the timing is too late to tie in with that project as bids have been awarded. Bill Lieb added that a petition is needed from the property owners along this street as road paving projects are at the request of the property owners and not initiated by the board. Terri Wuolett stated there are about 9 residents along the road. Debbie Adams said she would be obtaining a petition. A request was made for a 30MPH sign to be installed along road.

Other Items and Old Business:

1. Rick and Debbie Erickson, cabin at 103^rd St NW, west side of Clearwater Lake. The board discussed the need for a meeting of all the property owners along this road as the right of way would need to be cleared before any road reconstruction. Second regular meeting, May 18, 2004 at 8 p.m was determined and a letter is to be mailed to all property owners.

2. Corinna Township Hall Rental Policy: Rental Policy, the typed final revision approved at 4/6/04 board meeting, was signed by Chairman Dave Stumpf.

3. Agreement for future orderly annexation agreements between Corinna Township and the City of Maple Lake. Previous annexation, as approved February 17, 2004, was acknowledged by the Administration of Minnesota, Municipal Boundary Adjustments Office. Next joint meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 22, 2004 at the Maple Lake City Hall, 7 p.m.

4. Isaak Avenue to 75^th and 78^th Street Project. Wright County Highway Dept responded to Mr. Wagner’s request and the 78^th Street sign at County Road 6 will be moved to a better location. Attorney Tim Young is in process of forwarding easement agreements to affected property owners. Attorney notified Marty Campion, Engineer, that the paving project bid was awarded to Buffalo Bituminous.

5. 80^th Street/Hemlock Road Improvement. Attorney Tim Young is obtaining easement agreements. A temporary grading easement was noted and Otto and Associates forwarded revised plans to include the Planer parcel. Attorney notified Marty Campion, Engineer, that the paving project bid was awarded to Buffalo Bituminous.

6. 2^nd Partial Payment for Whispering Pines and Somers Lake Projects was approved by Marty Campion, Engineer. John Dearing plans to check the rough paving area in front of the Whispering Pines Club House and black dirt area along 75^th Street.

7. State Auditor Report of 2002 Minnesota Township Finances. Copies were distributed to board members.

8. Topfer Road Relocation Project. Erdman Construction is prepared to begin the project as soon as all parcels have been sold.

9. Website: No update.

10. Highway 55 Corridor Coalition: Last meeting was April 16. No report was received.

11. Larson, Allen, Auditors. Audit in final form was forwarded to board members. A letter, included with audit, stated auditor’s policies, responsibilities and comments regarding new 2004 financial reporting requirements known as GASB.

12. Permits 3/16/04-3/31/04 (4). 2-Homes; 1-Addition, 1-Septic System.

13. Board of Appeal and Equalization: Tuesday, April 27, 2004, beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the township hall. Legal notices were placed in the two newspapers and posted at town hall.

14. Clearwater River Watershed District Informational Meeting. Saturday, May 8, 2004, 9-11:30 a.m. at the township hall. Meeting objective is to communicate types of sewer systems available for township residents. The Watershed District requested and has reimbursed expense for obtaining property owner address labels.

15. Dog Control. Animal Control Officer telephone number has been disconnected. Follow up is necessary.

16. John Rivers telephone inquiry, 10547 Hollister. When neighbor returns to residence, John Dearing intends to contact this neighbor for permission to open up the driveway culvert to help correct water runoff problems. Mr. Rivers will be contacted regarding his concerns for another neighbor’s pond water runoff.

No further business to be presented, the board ended the meeting at 9:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Vi Novotne,

Clerk/Treasurer