MINUTES OF THE CORINNA TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

February 17, 2004 Unofficial

7 PM, Town Hall

Present: Kevin Lindquist, Pat and Carol Schomaker, Tab Ashwill, Joe Carlson

Town Board: Chairman Bill Lieb, Supervisors David Stumpf and John Dearing Clerk/TreasurerVi Novotne.

Meeting opened at 7 pm. With motion by Dave Stumpf, second John Dearing the minutes of the February 3, 2004 meeting were approved.

With two additions to agenda: discuss brochure for annual meeting and two additional letters from Isaak Avenue Project property owners, John made motion to accept the agenda, Dave Stumpf, second. Approved.

Maintenance Men did not attend meeting. Board noted report of two mailbox posts broken during recent snowplowing and board reaffirmed policy that the township is not liable for mailboxes damaged by the snowplowing. Property owners are to be reminded to purchase the swing-away post which township has available for purchase.

Mark Miller turned in a January, 2004 medical examination report for commercial driver fitness. Report placed on file.

Requests to be on the Agenda:

1. Tab Ashwill, 11969 89^th Street NW. Requested approximate schedule date for west end of 89^th Street Paving Project, Pleasant Lake. Chairman Bill Lieb responded that board has a full load of projects for this summer but may schedule surveying for the coming fall. John Dearing added that with the prospect of reconstructing and paving 80^th Street and two other paving projects, the supervisors will spend considerable time trying to “stay on top of these projects”. Pat Schomaker asked for a review of the paving project steps. Bill stated that as the board has received the petition, next the engineer prepares a feasibility study and provides a reasonable total cost. Letters are mailed to all property owners for a road improvement hearing and if at that hearing, people are serious to proceed, the board will ask engineering to prepare specifications and drawings to obtain bids. A second hearing reveals the individual property owner assessment per parcel. At this hearing, the board decides if the project is in the best interest of all the property owners, and bids are awarded. Joe Carlson inquired if City of Annandale intends to provide water and sewer for Pleasant Lake. Bill answered that the board had a recent joint meeting with the City of Annandale and the council stated that the city has no plans for this area. Council at this time was in the process of starting the city sewer plant project. At a future time, the Council was unsure of direction but may proceed along the west side of lake. Bill added that 89^th Street Project engineering plans and specifications will include a dry line estimate and cover any road changes at the Schomakers road area.. In response to question, Bill stated that the East side of 89^th was basically rebuilt and could be easily added to the project.

2. Kevin Lindquist, 10928 Gulden Avenue NW. Kevin was informed that building permits are obtained at Planning and Zoning at the Wright County Court House. He was also informed that roadwork for Gulden and 110^th should begin as soon as road restrictions are removed in the spring.

3. Joint Resolution and Agreement for orderly annexation between Corinna Township and the City of Maple Lake. John Dearing, second by Dave Stumpf, presented motion that Corinna Township approve Resolution and Agreement for Orderly Annexation between Town and City of Maple Lake. Unanimously approved.

Corinna Township Resolution 4-2004

Joint Resolution and Agreement for 0rderly Annexation

between Town and the City of Maple Lake, Minnesota

WHEREAS, the Corinna Township Board passed the resolution on February 17, 2004, approving the annexation to the City of Maple Lake of land owned by Henry Mavencamp, Jr. and legally described as follows:

The North Half of the Southeast Quarter and the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, which lies East of County Road 7, all in Section 36, Township 121 North, Range 27 West.

WHEREAS, if the City Council of the City of Maple Lake agrees to the Annexation of the above described parcel of land at its February 17, 2004 meeting; and

WHEREAS, the Corinna Township Board and the City Council for the City of Maple Lake have both determined that the annexation of a portion of the Township with the City is of mutual benefit to both parties and the residents there.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Corinna Township Board and the City Council of the City of Maple Lake as follows:

1. Designation of Merger Area. Corinna Township (“Township”) and the City of Maple Lake (“City”) desire to designate, by joint resolution and agreement, the area encompassing the territory of the township as described here in (“Annexed Parcel”) subject to merger and orderly annexation under and pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 414.0325.

2. Population of Merger Area.

(a) The Township and the City state that the population of the annexed area is approximately 0 persons.

(b) The 2000 census results of the population of the City of Maple Lake were 1633 persons. Therefore, following the annexation, the estimated population of the City will increase by 0 persons.

3. State Agency Jurisdiction. Upon approval by the respective governing bodies of the Township and the City, this Joint Resolution and Agreement confers jurisdiction upon the Office of Minnesota Planning to accomplish the orderly annexation in accordance with the terms of this Joint Resolution and Agreement.

4. No Alterations of Boundaries. City and Township mutually state that no alterations of the boundaries of the area designated herein for orderly annexation is appropriate.

5. Property Taxes. Commencing in 2005, City shall receive the taxes collected and shall prorate the taxes between City and Township pursuant to the five year statutory distribution outlined in Minnesota Statutes 414.033, subd. 12.

6. Green Acres. When the Annexed Parcel no longer qualifies for special tax treatment through Green Acres or other applicable programs such as Ag Preserves, CRP, and This Old House, taxes that were deferred under one of these programs shall be paid to City and City shall remit to Township the amount that was deferred during the time the Annexed Parcel was in the township.

7. 65^th Street. City and Township acknowledge that as a result of the annexation, the portion of 65^th Street between CSAH 7 and Spruce/Gowan Avenue (“Road”), shall border City and Township. For five years from the date of this Agreement or until 65^th Street is paved, whichever occurs first, Township shall maintain the road including, but not limited to, snowplowing, grading, graveling, and dust control treatment. Township shall bill City for one-half of the cost of any gravel or dust control treatment applied to the Road City shall pay Township within 30 days of receipt of the bill. City shall be responsible for all costs of paving the Road and shall be responsible for all maintenance of the Road commencing five years from the date of this Agreement or upon the Road being paved, whichever occurs first.

8. Authorization. The appropriate officers of the city and Township are hereby authorized to carry out the terms of this Joint Resolution and Agreement.

9. Severability and Repealer. Should any section of this Joint Resolution and Agreement be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or void, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

10. Effective Date. This Joint Resolution and Agreement is effective upon its adoption by the respective governing bodies of the Township and the City, as provided by law.

11. Review and Comment by state Board. The Township and the City agree that this joint Resolution and Agreement sets forth all the conditions for the merger of the area designated herein for such merger and orderly annexation, and that no consideration by the office of Minnesota Planning is necessary. The Office of Minnesota Planning may review, comment, but must, within 30 days of receipt of this Joint Resolution and Agreement, order merger and orderly annexation in accordance with its terms and conditions.

Adopted by the Corinna Township Board this 17^th day of February, 2004.

The second meeting to review the growth plans with the City of Maple Lake will be Monday, February 23, 2004, 7 p.m., at the town hall.

4. Isaak Avenue to 7^th and 78^th Street Project. Assessment Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2004, 7 pm, at the Town Hall. Deb Myhre, 8315 Irvine received a copy of minutes that confirmed assessment was removed. Eight property owners forwarded their opinions and requests. Copies of the letters were given to each board member.

5. 80^th Street/Hemlock Road Improvement. Wednesday, February 19, 2004, the Town Board, Engineer Marty Campion and property owners along the proposed road reconstruction area are to meet at the town hall to discuss the proposed plans and easements needed for the improvement.

6. Topfer Road Relocation Project. John Dearing forwarded Wright-Hennepin response that W-H has a recorded electric utility easement for the entire property which allows access, service and maintaining the existing line that is valid even if the present road is abandoned. Copy of easements in township file. The existing overhead line may be replaced with a new underground line along the new proposed road.at the expense of each property owner agreeing to participate in the project. W-H conversion cost estimate.is on file. Township has no obligation in this conversion.

7. LarsonAllen, CPA, Jill Arens: Chairman signed authorization for audit. Audit presentation is scheduled for township meeting, Wednesday, March 3. CPA Jill Arens reviewed accuracy of the State of Minnesota mandated Corinna Town Financial Report. Each board member signed the report and received a copy for their files.

8. Junk Amnesty Day, July 31, 2004. Greenman Technologies tire collection agreement was approved and signed.

9. Wright County Dept of Highways Annual status Report and County Map Update.

Corinna Township will report two paved street locations, Iten and Isaak with cul de sacs, in the Seerti Hill Development, north of 70^th Street.

10. Wokson, et al v. State Bank of Rogers, et al. An Attorney Wagner representing Nadine Wokson with respect to a title on real property in Corinna Township. Summons and Complaint acknowledged 2/13/04.

11. Rick Erickson and Scott Enfield, 11496 103^rd Street NW. Written request to raise 103^rd Street to a minimum of 995.20 elevation. Township meeting agenda, March 16, 2004.

12. Wright County Attorney forwarded Wright County Zero Phosphorus Ordinance, No. 04-01. Copy on file.

13. Annual Meeting and Election, Tuesday, March 9, 2004. Bill Leb prepared news articles for the Corinna News (newsletter) which will be in the mail this week to all property owners. Requests for absentee Ballots may be obtained from the clerk’s office until 5 p.m., Monday, March 8. Board discussed completed, planned and proposed projects to be listed in the Annual Meeting Brochure

14. General and Road and Bridge levy proposal for 2005. Board reviewed calculations for the 2005 levy and determined the General Levy proposed as $142,000, which includes anticipated $6,000 Market Value Loss of $6,000; and Road and

Bridge Levy as $635,000, which includes anticipated $25,000 Market Value Loss of $25,000.

15. Website. Brian Munsterteiger is proceeding with the new website.

16. Annandale Fire Department Meeting. Dave Stumpf reported that the new fire hall, at a cost of $650,000, will be built at the present maintenance building location. Maintenance building area will move near Pioneer Park Area. Additional funding is being proposed for the new fire hall.

17. TH55 Corridor Coalition Meeting, February 20, 2004, 9:30 AM at Hennepin County Public Works Transportation Facility in Medina. John Dearing, township representative.

18. Wright County, Carver County and McLeod County Annual Trip to the Capitol: Thursday, February 26, 2004, 10:00 a.m.-noon at State Office Building, Room 5005. Carpools will leave Buffalo Walmart at 8:30 a.m. or meet at the Capitol. RSVP Karen: 763-477-5484.

19. Next Township Meeting: Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at 7 pm. As caucus meetings will be held at township regular meeting time, Board has approved meeting date change to Wednesday, March 3. Notices will be published and posted.

20. Local Board of Appeal and Equalization will be Tuesday, April 27, 2004 beginning at 3 p.m. Notices will be published in the two township newspapers and posted on town hall bulletin board.

21. Payment of Claims: Claims covered by check numbers 12062-12081 for the total amount of $23,385.57 were approved and paid.

As no further business was scheduled to come before the board, board adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Vi Novotne,

Clerk