CORINNA TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, April 19, 2005

7 p.m., Township Hall Unofficial Minutes

Present: Mary and Joe Theede, Kurt Erickson, Sandra Ransom, Tab Ashwill, Hilma Williams, Carol and Patrick Schomaker, Judy Grega, Ken Braun, Jeff Nonhof and Town Board: John Dearing, Bill Lieb, Ken Jude and Vi Novotne.

Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Bill Lieb’s motion, second by Ken Jude, the minutes of the April 5, 2005 town board meeting were approved as printed.

Bill Lieb presented motion to approve the printed agenda with the addition of Carmen Caruso and Deb Utecht. Ken Jude, second. Motion carried.

Requests to be on the Agenda:

1. Joe and Mary Theede and Kurt Erickson, contractor, 11317 Hollister Avenue N. Request for variance to replace an existing deck. The Theedes presented letters from neighbors Marie Lehn and Mark and Donna Mengelkoch that the deck does not interfere or obstruct their view, documents covering their 1990 well, new septic system installed in 1999, drawings and certificate of survey. With motion by Ken Jude, Bill Lieb, second, the board approved a new deck replacement that would be no closer than 41’ from the ordinary highwater mark of the lake.

2. Tab Ashwill, 11969 89th Street NW. Tab Ashwill presented petition containing 16 property owners of the 22 property owners requesting the reopening of the 89th Street Improvement Project. John Dearing stated that this project involves placement of curbing to prevent traffic cuts into road corner, curbing on both sides of 89th Street and moving the 89th Street portion 5’ to north property line to control water runoff and to allow more garage room. Bill Lieb clarified that this project will not include adding sewer lines nor acquiring property. Property owners may directly request the contractor for driveway approach paving which may be added after the first lift of paving. Bill Lieb presented motion to accept the paving petition for West Side of 89th Street and Linn and that the hearing shall be Tuesday, May 17. John, second. Unanimously approved.

3. Judy Grega, 11725 103rd Street NW. Request for variance for garage to be 2’ off the right of way when 103rd Street is reconstructed. Much discussion. Judy Grega stated she has investigated right of way issue with Planning and Zoning and Otto Engineering and buildings are to be 65’ from the centerline of a road. John Dearing confirmed the same 65’ distance and that beyond right of way the garage is on private land where owner does not wish to have buildings. John Dearing suggested that the closest point the garage could be placed on the right of way would be 5’ and the garage would need to have a side entrance. During road construction, road ditches will be built to hold water so that water would not flow onto property. Ken Jude stated that engineering shows the garage is at a low point of the road area and the garage would need to be raised, fill added and new footings built. Bill Lieb added that he doubted DNR would approve the amount of fill needed for the garage area. Board agreed to build a driveway apron that would have a 15” x 30’ culvert, for a 27’ driving surface to allow side by side vehicle parking. Ken Jude added that township has to follow rules and in this instance, federal insurance rules regarding flood plain issues. In response to Judy’s questions, Ken responded that board has ordered a video taping of the road and property area, before and after construction. Pictures may help to solve problem discussions. Corinna Township has asked the Clearwater Watershed to initiate a septic tank inventory so that Wright County Planning and Zoning may work with property owners who need to upgrade their septic systems. John responded that a turn around at the end of the road will eliminate the need for the school bus to use her driveway. 103rd Street reconstruction is at entire township expense of over $180,000 and the board is directing attention to known future needs of all the property owners. The bid has not been awarded and after revised bids are received, work should begin this summer.

4. Jeff Nonhoff, 7247 120th Street NW. Request variance to reconstruct a deck onto house and deck that would be too close to the lake. Jeff Nonhoff stated that neighbors do not object nor will the deck obscure their view. With motion by Bill Lieb, seconded by John Dearing, the board approved variances for a 16x30’ screened deck that will be 59’ from the ordinary high watermark of the lake, will be built on an undersized lot, and will meet side lot setbacks. Bill Lieb suggested that the two undersized parcels should be recorded as one legal sized lot.

5. Ken Braun, Kadabra Project, 67th and Jenkins. Request township to maintain the development’s four sediment ponds. Pond depth of one 4’ and three others at 2’ would require minimal maintenance. Bill Lieb responded that township would need an access easement so that township has rights for maintenance such as weed cutting. The road will be built as detailed on engineering plans and paving will be added next year. Bill Lieb presented motion that an assessment agreement, drafted by the township attorney, should state that upon road acceptance, the Kadabra Development road maintenance obligation will be the responsibility of the township and agreement state that township maintenance of the sediment ponds expense will be covered by a special assessment of $100 for each of the 16 lots, payable upon the sale of a lot. John, second. Unanimously approved. Ken Braun was asked to meet with Town Attorney, Tim Young, to acquire a letter of credit.

6. Carmen Caruso, lake home at 6876 Inman. Telephone request. Complaint that as this is basically a summer residence and that he lives at end of street, that the plow pushes snow into banks which melt down and have asphalt pieces and salt and onto his grass areas. He has cleared the area and sodded and now wishes some measure to prevent a future plowing problem. John Dearing offered to make a site visit and call Mr. Caruso.

7. Deb Utecht, 6819 Ingram Avenue. (E-Mail) Whenever it rains, water no longer has a ditch to drain away the excess and after saturating driveway, water runs inside the garage. Maintenance man will be directed to inspect the culvert which may have become filled or covered.

Other Business:

1. 103rd Street Reconstruction. Revised road construction bids have been requested. Watershed Board has agreed to provide at the township’s request, a well and septic system survey at an estimated cost of $150 per lot. Project has become a three-way partnership in that Wright County Planning and Zoning will be asked to provide parcel descriptions. After the project is awarded, an informational letter will be mailed to each property owner.

2. Siren on Kramer Avenue. As a safety issue, the Clearwater Lake Property Owners Association has installed, at a cost of over $27,800 and assistance from Wright-Hennepin Electrical Coop, one storm siren on Kramer Avenue and the other on Bayview Road. Southside Township, Fair Haven Township and Corinna Township have been asked to cover the seasonal utility payment of $86 for each township. Ken Jude presented motion that Corinna Township pay the $86 share of seasonal fee for the sirens erected by the Clearwater Lake Property Owners’ Association. Bill Lieb, second and motion carried.

3. Clean Up Requests. A real estate agent telephoned the office that near 106th Street and Grunwald a property has approximately twenty vehicles and this collection makes a junky appearance for the neighborhood. Board requested clerk to mail a Vehicle Violation CleanUp Letter to Hansford Gordon, owner of property at 6400 102nd Street NW. Unlicensed vehicles must be removed or placed in an enclosed building within 30 days or May 23, 2005.

Paul Curtis, 6435 102nd Street NW, will receive a vehicle violation clean up letter that the unlicensed vehicles on his property must be removed or placed in an enclosed building within 30 days or May 23, 2005.

Wright County Zoning Ordinance prohibits the prolonged parking of more than two unlicensed or inoperable vehicles on property.

4. Seerti Hills, Maki Development. December 7, 2004 Township Board accepted the street improvements.

5. Wright County Township Officer’s Association Meeting, April 14, 2005. Meeting highlights: County Commissioner Pat Sawatzke spoke to promote Wright County 150th Anniversary. Wright County Historical Society has organized a celebration June 25, 2005. House Bill is being introduced to cover voting equipment funding for tabulators to allow disabled voters to cast their vote. A slide presentation of Corridor 55 progress was shown and Commissioner Carla Heeter gave a presentation of the growing and disastrous Methane drug use problem in Wright County.

6. Building Permits: 3/28-4/6/2005 (8) 2-homes; 2-septic systems; 1-deck; 1-garage; 1-alteration; and 1-addition.

7. Wright County Second Annual Technology Fair, Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at Wright County Government Center Community Room, 10-3 p.m. Technology presentations will be given by Wright County Departments, State Agencies and Wright County Vendors.

7. CTAS Update: An updated version of township accounting system as mandated by state auditor, has been installed on computer. The State required Annual Financial Reports may now be compiled and submitted electronically from a file created by CTAS.

8. Computer Notebook: Town Board agreed that a wireless laptop computer with at least a 80GB Hard Drive and 512MB Memory be purchased for use at town meetings to bring up parcel descriptions, etc.

With motion by Bill Lieb, second by Ken Jude, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Vi Novotne,

Clerk