CORINNA TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, April 6, 2004

7 p.m., Township Hall                                                               Unofficial Minutes

 

Present: Tim Young, Township Attorney, Ken Braun, Dan Ciatti, Judy Martin, Mark Braun, Jerry Pitra, Kevin Lindquist, Dave and Cindy Olmscheid, Ken Yager, Craig Stradtman, Gerald Dyhkoff, Dean Voss, Tom Mahoney, Dell Brunner, Kathy and Tom Zangla, and Michael Lease. Maintenance:   Mark Miller.  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 March 16, 2004 Meeting Minutes as printed.  Second by Bill Lieb and motion carried.

John Dearing presented motion to accept the consent agenda as printed.  Second by Bill Lieb and motion carried.

A copy of the previous meeting minutes, the agenda and the disbursement register for the current meeting were available for those attending.

 

7:00 P. M.        Isaak Avenue,  78th Street NW and 80th Street NW Project.  Award Contract.  Township Attorney Tim Young reported that the objection deadline has passed and no appeals have been received..  Tim Young stated that the board had the discretion to reject all project bids and request a secondbid.  John Dearing presented motion that by Resolution 2004-08 the township accept Buffalo Bituminous Contract for all three roads, Isaak Avenue, 78th Street NW and 80th Street NW for $839,862.  Bill Lieb, second, and the motion was unanimously approved.  Bill Lieb presented motion for Resolution 2004-09 Declaring Intent to Reimburse the Three Projects with Bond Proceeds.  John Dearing, second, and the motion was unanimously approved. 

Tim Young reported that individual easement deeds were mailed to the 80th Street property owners..  As of this date, Robert Shadduck has signed and returned his deed.

Kjolhaug Environmental Services submitted proposal for wetland delineation services covering the 80th Street Project.  Board authorized the service which included permitting services and expenses.

 

7:10 P. M.        Bid Opening:

                        Gravel              Crush and Stockpile approximately 10,000 Class 5 Gravel

                                                Material to meet MN DOT specifications.

                                   

                                    Buffalo Bituminous, Inc.                        $4.00 c/yd

                                    Annandale Rock Products, Inc. $3.63 c/yd

                       

                        Accepted Annandale Rock Products bid of $3.63 c/yd by motion of Bill                                    Lieb, John Dearing, second and approved.

 

                        Loading, Hauling and Spreading of Class 5 Gravel                     Hauling                                     distance within the township using tandems and belly dumpers for                                                approximately 10,000 cubic yards of gravel.

                                    Buffalo Bituminous, Inc.                        $3.14 c/yd

                                    Mid-Minnesota Hot Mix                       $2.59 c/yd

                                    D.L.L. Excavating                                 $3.84 c/yd

                       

                        Accepted Mid-Minnesota Hot Mix bid of $2.59 c/yd by motion of John                                    Dearing, Dave Stumpf, second and approved.

                       

                        Magnesium Chloride for Dustocating Township Roads  40,000 gallons

                       

                                    Dustcoating, Inc.                       $.569/gallon     Magnesium Chloride

                                                                                    $.75/gallon       Calcium Chloride

                       

                        Accepted Dustcoating, Inc. bid of $.569/gallon of Magnesium Chloride by                    motion of Bill Lieb, John Dearing, second and approved.

 

                        All bidders will receive a written notice of acceptance or rejection.

 

Requests to be on the Agenda:

1.                  Ken Braun and Mark Braun, representing Kathleen Braun, PID 206-000-284200, 206-000-331100 and 206-000-331200.  Request to rezone.  John Dearing presented motion to allow rezone from Residential-Large Lot to Residential - 2A, 17 lots, PUD Development.  Bill Lieb, second and motion carried.

2.                  David and Cindy Olmscheid, 10651 Kimball Ave NW.   Request variance to replace existing home with a 36x48 home over a walkout-basement, 13.5’ from north side lot lines and a 22x24 attached garage and a 14x48 deck that would be 59’ from ordinary highwater mark of lake.  Plan is to remove the two existing garages and replace with a 24x40 detached garage 24’ from the road right of way.  Coverage will be at 28.3%.  John Dearing presented motion to approve variances of 59’ from the high water mark of the lake, dwelling with deck 13.5 from the north side lot line, and detached garage 24’ from the road right of way.  Bill Lieb second and carried.

3.                  Dan Ciatti, 11065 Guildner Ave NW, Indian Point.  Request for a variance to allow replacement of cabin 20’ from lake on an undersized lot.  Sewer system too close to side lot and road right of way.  Bill Lieb presented motion to approve variances for 48x28 new modular home replacing an existing cabin, with a 8x32’ deck on SE corner on an undersized lot.  Set back from the ordinary highwater mark is 23’ which is approximately the same distance as the existing cabin.  New mound sewer system will be at the edge of the property line of neighbor.  Neighbor has given written permission.  One corner of the mound system will touch the road right of way but not unto the road right of way.  Second to motion by John Dearing and motion carried.

4.                  Gerald Dykhoff, 10525 Hollister Ave NW.  Wishes to install a mound septic system.  The pond across the road needs drainage. John Dearing presented motion to permit a 12” metal culvert and a back flow preventer to be installed under the road.  Second to motion by Bill Lieb and motion carried.  Mr. Dykhoff requested a copy of the minutes.

5.                  Judy Martin, 7590 Isaak (Rescheduled from 3/16/04 )  Request for variances to build a 28x20 garage on north side of lot and at roadside, add a deck that would be 5’ from one side lot and for an undersized lot.   Request to enclose boat house that always had plumbing for well but no stool.  Request to grandfather in a windmill to generate electricity.  John Dearing indicated that if windmill has been removed from property, another windmill could not be automatically installed.  Bill Lieb stated that more side lot space is needed for an emergency vehicle or maintaining the well.  Judy Martin requested footage from the road right of way for space to build her garage.  Bill stated that footage is also needed in front of the garage for parking a car.    Bill Lieb expressed concerns of lot coverage and placement of the garage 22’ from property line. Cars cannot be parked along side the garage because of the septic system and the drainfield.  Bill continued that he personally would not give up road right of way footage as it is needed for the new road.  Judy Martin stated she was being discriminated against with this refusal and will be contacting the township attorney.  The board advised Judy to return with a survey or sketch of the property showing specifically the garage placement on the lot.  Judy Martin requested and was placed on the agenda for the next board meeting, April 20, 2004 at 7 p.m.  At Judy Martin’s request, a copy of the minutes will be mailed.

6.                  Lake Center Store, 90769 108th St NW.U  With motion by Bill Lieb, second by John Dearing, the board approved the renewal of the Lake Center Store 3.2 beer license.

7.                  Mike Lease, cabin at:  11011 Lawrence Ave NW.  John Dearing presented motion to approve variance for a 10’ addition to cabin  with 12.5’ at one side lot and too close to lake but no closer than original cabin.  Bill Lieb, second.  Motion carried.

8.                  Dean Voss, contractor, and Tom Mahoney of 10821 Lawrence Ave NW  Request variance to remove existing house and replace with a new home.  Community well with six property owners.  New septic system.  Mr. Mahoney has a written easement agreement to share the driveway.  John Dearing presented motion to approve variances needed for a new home with 6.2’ and 10.3’ side lots on an undersized lot.   Bill Lieb second, the motion carried.

9.                   Craig Stradtman, Lake Center Bar and Grille.  With motion by Bill Lieb, second Dave Stumpf, the board approved request to renew the on and off sale liquor license for the Lake Center Bar and Grille.

10.              Ken Yager, Corinna Township Assessor.  Ken reported that in 2003, of the 53 advertised home sales, 41 house sale average was $276,400; and for 12 advertised cabin sales, average sale was $189,500. Legislature determines the limited market value which is to be phased out in 2008.  Land values increased by 30-35% and buildings at 5%. 

 

Maintenance Men Meeting:  Mark Miller, present;  Doug Smith, absent

1.                  Ireland Avenue and 80th Street:  Bike path signs are to be ordered for both       roads.  For Ireland, several no parking signs will also be installed.

1.                  Mark Miller suggested that both men attend the Fall Maintenance Expo Workshop rather than the Spring Maintenance Expo Workshop.

2.                  2004 Chevrolet Truck has arrived and truck bed is being built.  Mark reported that the hoist has been attached, the fenders are installed and at extra cost, a different tail gate will need to be built.

3.                  Crackfill/Overlay Schedule:  Discussed crackfill and overlay needs for Ireland Avenue, north of Cy Rd. 39.  Mark reported cracks on the new Golf Course Paved Road and several washouts.  Marty Campion, Engineer, will be asked to follow up on the problem.

4.                  Sugar Lake Association  will use hall Saturday, April. 17.

 

Other Items and Old Business:

1.                    Rick and Debbie Erickson, cabin at 103rd Street NW.(Continued, 3/16/04)  Contractor is to submit estimate for the road reconstruction.  Meeting of all property owners will be necessary as several garages are on the road right of way.

2.                    John Ashland and Harvey Dahl, 11400 103rd Street.(Continued, 3/16/04)  Mr. Ashland is to obtain a property owner permission to allow plowing to turn around area at bottom of hill.

3.                    John Rivers, 10547 Hollister.(Continued 3/16/04)  In order to help correct water runoff problems, permission is needed for opening a neighbor’s driveway culvert.

4.                    Town Hall Rental Policy and Rental Application.  Board reviewed the rental policy draft.  With motion by John Dearing, seconded by Bill Lieb, the town hall rental policy was approved.  A rental application will be mailed to one resident requesting use of the town hall in June.

5.                    Joint Resolution and Agreement for future orderly annexation agreements between Corinna Township and the City of Maple Lake.  Corinna Township proposed insertions for the agreement were forwarded to the City of Maple Lake along with a suggested next meeting date of April 13.

6.                    Isaak Avenue to 75th and 78th Street Project   Correspondence from two property owners:   Dave Wagner’s request to move 78th Street sign at Cy Rd 6 was forwarded to Wright County Highway Dept.  Dave Lindholm’s property water runoff concerns will be noted to engineer supervising the paving project.

7.                    Topfer Road Relocation Project.  John Dearing reported that all of the lots have been sold.

8.                    Website Update:  The printed copy of proposed new website features was forwarded to Webmaster, Brian Munsterteiger.  Brian statedf that he is in process of moving and within a week and a half, the internet lines should be installed.

9.                    Highway 55 Corridor Coalition.  The Resolution 2004-06 Authorizing Revised Joint Powers Agreement was forwarded to Highway Engineer.  Coalition meetings were held March 19 and 31.

10.                Seerti Hills Development.  Planning and Zoning requested the Maki Development to amend Letter of Credit to $25,000 for the work to be completed.

11.                Township Officers Spring Short Course held March 22, 2004 at St. Cloud.  Bill Lieb and Vi Novotne attended.

12.                Zoning Ordinance Amendment Proposed for Section 712 (9) Bed and Breakfast.  Add the following – “One guest house located on the same property may be used as one of the permitted four units for an approved Bed and Breakfast provided that the residence on the property does include at least one unit”.  Note:  Guest houses are prohibited from rental use under current ordinace.  Township board did not forward a comment.

13.                Amendment to the Wright County Land Use Plan for Franklin Township.

              Township board did not forward a comment. 

14.                Audit.  Larson, Allen Accountant, Jill Arens, forwarded a form letter for signature, letter similar to one of previous years, that board to the best of their knowledge and belief that all records and financial statements were made available to the auditor.  Chairman Dave Stumpf acknowledged and signed the form.

15.                Board of Appeal and Equalization will be April 27, 2004, beginning at 3 p.m. at the township hall.  Notice will be posted and announced in the Maple Lake Messenger and Annandale Advocate.

16.                Payment of Claims:  Claims covered by check numbers 12109-12150, and Electronic Transfers numbers 37, 38, and 39 for a total amount of $56,945.43 were approved and paid.  Check Numbers 12147 and 12130 were void.

 

 

As no further business was to come before the meeting, the meeting closed at 11:00 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Vi Novotne

Clerk