Present: Don
and Marlys Enger, Ray and Marie Howard, Ken Braun, Steve Niklaus, Jim Dearing.
Town Board: Dave Stumpf, John Dearing, Bill Lieb and Clerk, Vi Novotne.
Maintenance
Men: Mark Miller and Doug Smith
With motion by
Bill Lieb, second John Dearing, the minutes of the Corinna Township Board
Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2004 were approved as printed.
John Dearing
presented motion to approve the meeting’s agenda with the addition of Larry
Anholt for a lot line adjustment. With second by Bill Lieb, the motion was
unanimously approved.
Requests to
be on the Agenda:
1. Don and
Marlys Enger, 8024 Irvine Ave NW. Wright County Planning and Zoning sent
the Engers a letter, 12/3/04, that their backlot parcel is over the 25%
impervious surface coverage that is allowed in county zoning ordinance. The
property needs to be brought into compliance by removal of 385.12 s/f of
impervious surface and restore it to green space or appeal to Board of
Adjustment for a variance to the lot coverage requirements. The Engers had
constructed a garage and with the addition of a driveway, steps and sidewalk
the square footage exceeded the allowable 25% coverage of the lot. Bill Lieb
recommended, and board members agreed that the Engers should apply for a
variance to try to come to a reasonable agreement.
The Engers also
stated a complaint of Irvine Ave Parking problems of one neighbor, John Kittok,
who places construction vehicles in the narrow roadway and blocks traffic. John
Dearing stated that he has talked to John Kittok regarding this problem and in
future roadway blocking incidents, it may be necessary for the Engers to call
the sheriff.
2. Ken
Braun, Jenkins and 67th Street Kadabra Development: Ken Braun
presented the engineering plans and the board reviewed the development’s road
construction. With motion by John Dearing, second by Bill Lieb, the board
approved the plans for the new road that will be constructed within one year.
Ken Braun is to provide a “letter of Credit” from a bank to provide the escrow
monies as established by the County Engineer. Planning and Zoning will be
notified that the town board approved the road for this development.
3. Ray and
Marie Howard, 8270 Irvine, neighbor, Steve Niklaus and contractor, Jim Dearing.
Ray Howard stated his plan to construct a home which would cover more than 15%
of the parcel. In order to obtain additional land and as he owns the parcel
across the road, he would like to vacate this road. Mr. Howard said many of his
neighbors agree to the vacation except property owners of lot 8 and lot 9,
Williams and Kroll, as their parcels would be landlocked. Mr. Howard added that
easements to these lots may be possible. Steve Niklaus added that township
should consider vacating the road as it is difficult to plow. Mr. Howard stated
that emergency vehicles have a problem driving along this narrow Irvine Street.
Bill Lieb suggested that lots 6-12 would need to be in agreement before the
road could be vacated. Easements for right of way would need to be recorded.
Mr. Howard is to obtain and forward the legal descriptions of the lots and the
roadway to the town clerk for the preparation of the legal public hearing
notice to all property owners. Public Hearing date is Tuesday, January 18,
2005.
4. Larry
Anholt parcels: Part of Gov Lot 3 and Lots 16-19, Vista Terrace, Clearwater
Lake. (Anholt, absent). 4 lots, South Side Township and 1 lot, Corinna
Township. Request for a lot line adjustment to have two parcels that would be
used as backlots for garages. With motion by Bill Lieb, second John Dearing,
the board approved the lot line adjustment for the parcel 206-000- 073200, to
be used for garages if Southside Township allows the larger lots for buildings.
Maintenance
Men Meeting: (Mark Miller, Doug Smith)
A. Road
Projects. Men and board discussed follow up on road project issues.
B. Road
Paving Mileage. Men were asked to procure an accurate mileage total of all
Corinna Paved Roads.
C. Men and
Board discussed the idea of including swing away mailbox support costs to
future road improvement projects.
Other Items:
1. 80th
Street Road Project and Isaak Avenue/78th Street Project. Otto
Associates, engineers, had issued an estimated completion date as October 16,
2004 and the ditchwork and seeding was to he completed by November 19 or the
township would claim liquidated damages. Board discussed the followup work that
was necessary to correct several individual property owner road problems.
2. Seerti
Hills Street Construction. With John Dearing’s motion, second by Bill Lieb,
the board accepted the Seerti Hill Project street improvements. The board
recognized that a two-year maintenance bond is being processed.
3. 103rd
Street Reconstruction. Friday, December 3, John Dearing checked with Otto
Associates and was informed the engineering plans are not complete. One
property owner, Rick Erickson, has contacted the office and suggested that
engineering firm should be encouraged to complete the plans as the Ericksons
plan to start building in May of next year.
4. 110th
and Gulden Road Change. The shared expenses have been paid.
5. 89th
Street Paving Project. The board set the information hearing date as
Tuesday, January 25, 2005. John Dearing will request Otto and Associates,
Engineer, to provide parcel numbers and addresses so that clerk may prepare a
hearing notice and notify the property owners.
6. John
Foster, 11796 Knowles Ave NW. Mr. Foster had requested to have 118th
Street vacated - the part he refers to as his driveway. John Dearing will make
a site visit.
7. Wright
County Planning Commission Public Hearing for Amendment to Zoning Ordinance.
With motion by Bill Lieb, second by John Dearing, the board approved and
supports the ordinance with numerous amendments relating to the regulation of
sexually oriented businesses.
8. Planning
and Zoning Office request for township follow up on complaint: Board
members will check and determine which lot at 8885 Gowan Ave has the stockpile
of cars, boats, and trailers behind house.
Town office
received complaint: Property at 11718 Kramer has a large yard that is full of
vehicles and parts. Board directed clerk to mail a request to clean up
property.
9. Wright
County Water Management Task Force Appointment. Bill Lieb is the Corinna
Township representative.
10. MNDOT
Public Meeting to share information on Long Range Transportation Plan. No
one attended. Township does not have a candidate project for Federal
Transportation Funding.
11. Robert
J. Miner, Quit Claim Deed Document has been forwarded to Wright County for
recording.
12. Recycling
Pick Up Dates for Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays.
Wright County
Recycling gave residents flyers that:
November: Both
areas would be Sat., Nov. 27
December: Both
areas would be Fri., December 31.
13. Edward
Beadle, 117th St. Board acknowledged letter that expressed
appreciation for road rebuilding and repair.
14. TH 55
Coalition Full Membership Meeting, 11/19/2004. No board member attended.
15.
16. Filing
Notice: Filing dates are Tuesday, December 28, 2004 to Tuesday, January 11,
2005, 5 p.m. for officer to be elected as (1) supervisor for three years, the
term of David Stumpf, expiring. Notice is to be published and posted weeks of
December 6 and 13.
17. Budget
Review: Board will review the budget and ledgers at the
18.
Legal notice of
the meeting date change will be placed in the two newspapers and posted at the
town hall.
20. Payment
of Claims: Claims covered by check numbers 12484-12531 and EL TR 61, 62,
and 63 for the total amount of $$247,419.42 were approved and paid.
Meeting closed
at
Respectfully
submitted,
Vi Novotne,
Clerk/Treasurer