CORINNA TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, May 4, 2004

7 p.m., Township Hall Unofficial Minutes

Present: Student - Jessica Mosley and father, Dan Mosley, Duane Kahmeyer, Keith Jerpseth, Larry McGovern, Dean Flygare, Lamoine Ferrell, Barbara Johnson, Judy Grega, Karen Compton, Kyle and Deb Allison, and Bryan Grega. Town Board: Chairman, Dave Stump; Supervisor, John Dearing, Supervisor, Bill Lieb and Clerk, Vi Novotne.

Chairman David Stumpf called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. With Bill Lieb’s motion, David Stumpf, second, the minutes for the Joint Meeting with City of Maple Lake, April 22, 2004 were approved as printed. With motion by John Dearing, second by Bill Lieb, the township board meeting minutes for April 20, 2004 were approved as printed. Bill Lieb presented motion to approve this meeting’s agenda with the addition of requests to be heard from LaMoine Ferrell, Duane Kahmeyer and Steve Lonn. John Dearing, second. Motion carried.

Jessica Mosley, student from Annandale High School, was introduced to the Town Board. Jessica took notes for her 9^th Grade Social Studies class unit on local government.

Requests to be on the agenda:

1. LaMoine Ferrell, Excavating Contractor, representing Dennis Klug, 7875 Greer Ave NW. In order to provide an adequate septic system, Dennis Klug will need to place a connecting line for a septic system in the township road. Bill Lieb, presented motion that the board approve Resolution No. 2004-10 - WHEREAS that Dennis and Tonya Klug, the property owners of Tax Parcel No. 206-103-001030, have requested Township approval to place a connecting line for a septic system in Township Road at 7875Greer Avenue NW; WHEREAS, the Township has determined that there are no feasible alternatives and that granting the easement will serve in the public interest of providing adequate sewage treatment. John Dearing, second. Motion carried. Mr. Ferrell is to obtain a legal description of the property benefited by the easement and return the resolution document for recording. The property owners, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Klug, shall pay costs associated with the septic system and easement including the recording.

2. Bill Hjerpe, 9918 91^st Street NW, absent, and neighbors, Dean Flygare, Kyle and Deb Allison, Larry McGovern and Keith Jerpseth. Inquired when township will start paving project for 91^st Street. Petition was presented July, 2002. John Dearing stated that at the present road entrance to Highway 24, near the driveway of Don Nelson’s home at 9972 91^st Street, Indian burial grounds have been located. This entrance to Highway 24 is to be abandoned for a new entrance at the former Homuth residence. Township has not heard if land has been purchased for the new entrance. In the Year 2005, MN DOT plans to acquire land for road right of way and Year 2006 is the latest update for reconstructing Highway 24. Until MNDOT meets with the township board to discuss road plans, and the new entrance and turn around is built, the town board will need to hold this paving project. The property owners will be given updated information.

3. Whispering Pines Golf Course, Elmer Schmidt, owner. Mail request to renew the Golf Course 3.2 malt liquor license. With motion by John Dearing, second Dave Stumpf, the town board approved renewal of 3.2 malt liquor license for the Whispering Pines Golf Course.

4. Bryan Grega, 11574 103^rd Street NW. Plans to rebuild home demolished from fire February 1, 2004. Road is below the flood plain requirement. For the benefit of rebuilding, though not his personal wish, Bryan stated plans will follow directives for using the footprint of the demolished home. Another plan would be for a smaller home that would be closer to the road, would be square and would have a second story. Using the footprint plan requires a new foundation and home would have a jog on one side. Bill Lieb stated that the board would be able to provide better assistance after the informational meeting for reconstructing 103^rd St, May 18, is held. Bill continued that during high lake water conditions and the road at its present level, emergency vehicles may not find the road passable. For this reason, building permits have not been issued. John proposed motion to allow rebuilding on footprint of demolished home allowing variances for 40’ to road, 43’ to ordinary high water mark of lake, one side lot at 12.9 and an undersized lot. Bill Lieb seconded the motion. Motion carried.

5. Duane Kahmeyer, 6395 85^th Street NW. Plans to move a single car garage to his property. Garage area would provide adequate parking. John Dearing presented motion to approve variance for a 16x22 garage to be moved to 6395 85^th Street NW, and garage to be placed on an undersized lot. The garage would have one side lot at 1’and would be 3’ to road right of way. Dave Stumpf, second. Motion carried.

6400 85^th Street lot: Mr. Kahmeyer requested variances for a garage. With motion by Bill Lieb, John Dearing, second, the board approved variances for a 26x36’ garage that would be 15’ from the road right of way, and on an undersized lot. Board allowed the 15’ as garage access is from the side of lot rather than by road.

Other Requests:

1. Informational meeting for reconstructing 103^rd St NW. Letters, prepared for each property owners, will be in mail Wednesday to announce the informational meeting, Tuesday, May 18, 2004, 8 p.m. at the town hall. Two property owners attending May 4 meeting, Judy Grega and Barbara Johnson, had questions as to why road had to be reconstructed. Barbara Johnson asked why homes were built on the hill at the end of the road when the permit should be an issue. Bill Lieb responded that many properties already existed before the DNR rule that emergency vehicles may not drive thru more than 1’ of water. Judy Grega stated that she carries flood insurance for her home. Bill Lieb responded that raising road is a separate issue for emergency vehicles. Property owner, the Ericksons, have been trying to obtain a permit for 4 or 5 years. The road was surveyed to obtain elevations, gravel was added and road is still not up to code. Judy Grega replied that reconstructing the road would create hardships for ten families. John Dearing added that some property owners have filled in areas on other side of road. Bill Lieb noted that property owners that may not be able to attend this meeting may write a letter to state their concerns. Bill continued that the informational meeting is to pursue a solution. Contacts with Soil&Water and DNR and many other steps will be necessary.

2. Joint Meeting with City of Maple Lake, April 22, 2004. Maple Lake Attorney forwarded a list of items that should be addressed in any Orderly Annexation Agreement.

As the City of Maple Lake did not take additional parcels of land, Bill suggested that the board should place the Annexation Agreement on hold but continue to investigate if other township require up front payments.

3. Isaak Avenue to 75^th and 78^th Street Project. Board noted Alan Ilstrup’s letter request to move a driveway. April 22, 2004, Township Attorney Tim Young forwarded easement requests to 21 property owners. Dave Stumpf stated that Ron Freeman of Isaak Avenue inquired about his easement.

4. 80^th Street/Hemlock Road Improvement. April 28, Attorney Tim Young forwarded a second revised easement to Norm Planer for signature. The Town Board Supervisors plan to attend the Preconstruction Conference, Tuesday, May 11, 10 A.M., at Otto and Associates in Buffalo. A copy of the executed contract with Buffalo Bituminous is on file. Buffalo Bituminous Surety Rider effective April 22, 2004 was signed and copy will be returned.

5. Overlay for Ireland, Imhoff, Illsley and Ingram Avenue. Dave Stumpf presented A-1 Proposal for file. Brad Arnst will be asked to prepare specs for bids. Marty Campion, engineer, recommended 2 layers of overlay: lst layer of 1 ½” to fill in cracks and 2^nd layer of 1” for wear.

6. Topfer Road Relocation Project. Darrell Dahl plans to build a pole barn and is encouraging that the purchase agreements be completed. From the one property owner remaining to sign purchase agreement, an easement agreement may be necessary along with a statement agreeing to the road relocation. Contractor may begin project in a week.

7. Board of Appeal and Equalization Review, held Tuesday, April 27, 2004. The Wright County Assessor’s office will be sending copies of letters confirming decisions made in response to appeals heard at the review.

8. Website: Webmaster Brian Munstenteiger has much of the set up work done. A second copy of the Land Use Map and the Maintenance Men picture needs to be forwarded. Bill Lieb offered to provide the picture.

9. Property with Hazardous Conditions. Brian Grega’s home, 11574 103^rd Street NW, burned several months ago. After a report of the property’s condition, the Clerk contacted the Annandale Fire Department Chief and in response, the Planning and Zoning Office Building Inspector was asked to make a site visit and request clean up of the property. Township Board will forward a letter to Building Inspector that town board is aware property owner is in process of obtaining variances for a permit to rebuild, but the property must be cleaned up and fenced at this time.

10. Dog Control: Dave Stumpf plans to contact the Animal Control Officer and inquire if this person is willing to continue as dog control officer.

11. John Rivers, 10547 Holister. In response to Mr. River’s request, a board member contacted Les Cantin regarding his driveway culverts. Mr. Cantin plans to clean out the culverts for better water runoff. The culvert to be elevated cannot be done at this time.

12. Lake Center Bar and Grille. John Dearing stated he will follow up on report that cemetery on the Lake Center Bar and Grille property does not have a fence or any measures to deter customer parking in the cemetery area.

13. Clearwater River Watershed District Informational Meeting: Saturday, May 8, 2004, 9 A.M., at the town hall. CRWD mailed notices to all Corinna Township property owners to announce the informational meeting to discuss permitting of septic systems, wastewater treatment and zoning issues. Presentations will be made by Wright County Planning and Zoning officials and CRWD staff.

14. Duane Verch, 11529 89^th St NW. Telephone request for a board member to view his road where snowplow removed sod. John offered to make an inspection and discuss problem with Mr. Verch.

15. Steve Lonn, 8947 Ingram Ave NW. Telephone request to fill in a 5-6’ ditch. John offered to follow up on the request.

16. Payment of Claims: Claims covered byu check nos. 12151-12178 and Electronic transfers 40, 41, and 41 for a total amount of $109,179.05 were approved and paid.

As no further business was to come before the board, the meeting closed at 10:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Vi Novotne,

Clerk