CORINNA TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, August 3, 2004

7 P. M., Township Hall

Unofficial Minutes

Present: Ron Enter, Kathy Digatono, Roger Pippo, Kim

and Kerry Hoenstein, Bill and Barbara Fairbanks and contractor, Jim Dearing, Ross and Linda Fitzsimmons, and Alan Wojchowski. Town Board: Chairman David Stumpf, Supervisor John Dearing, Supervisor Bill Lieb and Clerk/Treasurer Vi Novotne.

Chairman David Stumpf opened the meeting at 7 p.m. With motion by John Dearing, second by Bill Lieb, the minutes of the Township Meeting of July 20, 2004 were approved.

Bill Lieb presented motion to approve this meeting's

agenda with the addition of Alan Wojchowski and a noise complaint. John Dearing, second. Motion carried.

7:15 p.m. Road Vacation Hearing for: Lot 9, Bass Lake-Clearwater Shores - The 265 s/f portion of a dedicated road, Knowles Ave NW, at the street address of 11708 Knowles Ave NW.

Clerk noted receiving a telephone inquiry from Gary and

Linda Danielson, new owners of the George Engdahl property, who stated they did not have a problem with the proposed vacated area, Kathy Digatono telephoned stating plans to attend hearing to voice a water runoff problem and one letter to property owner William Shaw was returned with notation unable to forward. No other statements were heard.

Supervisor John Dearing stated that when this road was reconstructed many years ago, this one strip of land should have been vacated. With the strip vacated, the road will still have a 66' right of way. Bill Lieb presented motion, seconded by John Dearing, for Resolution 2004-12 Whereas, as it appears in the interest of the public to vacate the 256 s/f portion of a dedicated road at the street address of 11708 Knowles Ave NW, that the Corinna Town Board considers the road hereby vacated and the Clerk is directed to prepare a Notice of Completion of these proceedings for recording at the Wright County Recorder's Office.

Requests to be on the Agenda:

1. Ron Enter, 11708 Knowles Avenue NW, Bass Lake

(continued from 7/6/04 meeting). Request for variances for replacing an existing cabin for a new dwelling with attached garage and deck. Neighbors on either side are at about the same distance from lake. With motion by John Dearing, second Dave Stumpf, the board unanimously approved variances for setback of 10' too close to north property line, deck at 30' from the ordinary highwater mark of the lake on an undersized lot.

2. Kim and Kerry Hochstein, cabin at 11728

Knowles Ave NW, Bass Lake. Plan is to move neighbor's, Ron Enter, 20x26 existing cabin to his lot. Plans to install a new holding tank as septic system and a new well. John Dearing stated that moving in a cabin is considered new construction and a holding tank would not be allowed by the county. Kerry responded that a mound system would be possible with some relocating plans. Kathy Digitano stated that her cabin next to Kerry's is experiencing some water runoff now and with Kerry raising his foundation for a new cabin where the cabin is to be located will create additional water runoff.

With motion by Bill Lieb, seconded by John Dearing, the

board approved moving the Enter cabin from Lot 9 to Hochstein land at Lot 8. The only variance is that the proposed deck will not be more than 30' from the ordinary highwater mark of the lake. Project meets

all the setbacks. Mr. Hochstein has indicated that he will work to

minimize water runoff to the property to the North.

3. Roger Pippo, 7800 106th Street NW. In

response to Roger Pippo's water runoff concerns along the new road, John Dearing responded that on the south side or John Topfer's side, the road has a birm. If a water problem occurs, township will add a culvert at the unsold lot area. Along the road, the township will place a "no parking" sign to curb overflow parking from the lake access area.

4. William and Barbara Fairbanks, 7493 Ingram

and contractor Jim Dearing, Plan to remodel house which is less than the required 75' from the lake. Septic system is in compliance. With motion by John Dearing, Dave Stumpf second, the board approved variance of house at 65' from the ordinary highwater mark of the lake.

5. Ross and Linda Fitzsimmons, 10869 Lawrence

Avenue, Clearwater Lake. Plan to place an addition onto cabin that is too close to the lake. Has a shared well system. Bill Lieb presented motion for variances for an addition to an existing home that will be 46' from the ordinary high water mark of the lake. The exisiting structure will have one 8'4" side lot and one 11'4" side lot. In order to qualify for the square footage, the back lot on Lawrence Avenue should be counted as it is a high ground area. For full square footage, this back lot has been counted for several other neighbors. Another reason for this request is for the placement of the sewer system between the home and Lawrence Avenue. Second by John Dearing. Motion was approved.

6. Alan Wojchowski, 11706 Hollister Avenue NW.

(former property owner Marvel Thibodeau) Request for a new septic system that will be a holding tank placed too close to roadway. Dave Stumpf's motion, second by John Dearing, the board approved variance for a holding tank placed 4' from the road right of way.

7. Kathleen Braun, 9252 67th Street NW,

telephone request. Has three plots which are being developed and will have roads built to township specifications. Clerk is to inform Wright County Planning and Zoning that when the development roads are built to township specifications, the township will take over the roads and maintain them.

8. Noise Complaint. 8/2/04 Clerk received Email

reporting of a July 31 and August 1 Cedar Acres party with excessive late night noise of fireworks, loud music and noise. The Wright County Sheriff Department was called and a deputy responded and talked to the party about the noise and the complaint and soon the noise stopped. Mr. Levi further stated he objects to late night activities that are loud and disturbing and wished to know if township had an ordinance that would apply to excessive noise. The board received a copy of this Email and responded that at this time this problem would be covered by Wright County ordinances.

Maintenance Men Meeting: None

1. Board noted that Dough Smith will be on

vacation, August 20 and 23.

2. Use of Town Hall: Indian Lake Association,

Saturday, August 14, 9 a.m.

3. Gravel grading problem at 11892 Hollister Ave

NW. Cori Duffy Email stated that when road is graded, gravel piles up on lawn. Mark Miller, Maintenance, was informed of the complaint.

Other Requests:

1. Isaak Ave to 75th and 78th Street Projects.

John Dearing reported that at 7898 Irvine, Bill Westhoff's pole barn now has road access. Township attorney has forwarded the $465,000 Improvement Bond Request for Ireland Ave and 96th Street and Cedar Acres Project of Isaak Ave and 78th St to Bond Attorney, David Kennedy, to review.

2. 80th Street/Hemlock Road Improvement. An

additional soft area had to be removed. Township attorney has forwarded for review to Bond Attorney, David Kennedy, the request for General Obligation Certificate of Indebtedness for $375,000 covering two road

projects: 80th Street total reconstruction of the road and Ireland Avenue for an overlay of an existing paved road.

3. John Topfer Road Relocation, 106th and Hoyt

Ave. NW. Dale Erdman, excavator, was present to submit his claim for

the road work that now has been completed. The board approved payment for ditching and cutting in the road for approved bid amount of $32,400.

4. Realign 110th and Gulden. Project is

complete. Property owner, Dick Naaktgeboren is to obtain a legal description of the road portion to be vacated.

Township Attorney will review the road description

before notices are mailed.

5. 103rd Street Reconstruction. Engineer report

due in August.

6. Website: Lakedale Communications' plant

facilities has recently installed strategically placed electronic cabinets to improve consumer services. Response time for Corinna's website has greatly improved.

7. Junk Amnesty Day, Saturday, July 31, 2004.

281 loads of junk were unloaded by the youth workers and STS crew. Many of the property owners expressed appreciation for this Clean Up Day. Quantity details and expenses will be compiled for review at the next town board meeting.

8. Primary Election, September 14, 7AM-8PM.

Clerk will be forwarding absentee ballots for both elections. The election judges will receive training August 9. Bill Lieb presented motion to accept the list of judges presented by the Clerk. Dave Stumpf, second. Motion carried.

9. Complaint forwarded to Building Inspector.

Resident reported that home at 7179 Imhoff was being remodeled that is in such bad condition that it is unrepairable. Building Inspector was notified to investigate.

10. Orderly Annexation Agreement with the City of

Maple Lake. Maple Lake Attorney, Rhonda Pagel requested Board to forward a letter outlining the provisions to be included in the agreement. Annexation agreement provisions will be decided at the next town board meeting.

11. Wright County Water Management. Wright County

Water Plan expires in 2005. As a revised and more current water plan needs to be written, the County Board wishes to update the water plan and areas in Wright County are to be prioritized. Survey to be submitted before August 31. Board made no comments.

12. Operating Engineer Local #49 Health and

Welfare Fund Audit covering 1/02-12/03. Township payroll and related records covering these specific dates may be requested to be included in this audit.

13. Crackseal Proposal: A-1 owned by Les Lemieu,

submitted a proposal for town road cracksealing that meets MnDot specifications at $1.10/pound. No action taken.

14. Heating Fuel: With motion by John Dearing,

second by David Stumpf, the board approved a pre-buy purchase of Federated Coop heating fuel at $1.119 per gallon for the total amount of $3,000. Motion approved.

15. Payment of Claims: Claims covered by check

numbers 12287-12332 and EL 49, 50, and 51 for a total amount of $70,134.92 were approved and paid.

As there was no further business to come before the

board, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Vi Novotne,

Clerk