CORINNA TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, April 5, 2005

7 p.m., Township Hall                                                               Unofficial Minutes

 

Present:  Students:  Kaitlyn Paurus and Brianen Neumann.

               Kathy Brevik, Wally and Shirley Larson, Tim Everett, Marv Brunsell, Sandra Ransom, Rob Jensen, Hilma Williams, Betty Johnson, Carol and Pat Schomaker, Tom Paumann.  Maintenance:  Mark Miller. Town Board:  Chairman John Dearing, Supervisors Bill Lieb and Ken Jude, and Town Clerk Vi Novotne

 

Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Bill Lieb’s motion, second by Ken Jude, the minutes of the March 15, 2005 town board meeting were approved as printed.

Ken Jude presented motion to approve the printed agenda with the addition of Tom Paumann.  Bill Lieb, second.  Motion carried.

 

Bid Opening  7 p.m.

            Gravel:             1 bid received:              Annandale Rock Products

                        With motion by Bill Lieb, seconded by Ken Jude, the board approved the                                 bid for 10,000 cubic yards more or less of Class 5 gravel from Annandale                                Rock Products at $4.15 per cubic yard, material to meet MN DOT                                               specifications.  Material to be crushed and stockpiled.

            Loading, Hauling and Spreading of Class 5 Gravel:

                                    2 bids received:            Mid-Minnesota Hot Mix           $2.94 per c/yd

                                                                        D.L.L. Excavating                     $3.43 per c/yd

                        With motion by Ken Jude, seconded by Bill Lieb, the board approved                           Mid-Minnesota Hot Mix bid for loading, hauling and spreading of                                         approximately 10,000 c/yards of Class 5 gravel on Township Roads at                               $2.94 per cubic yard.

            Magnesium Chloride for Dustcoating Township Roads:  1 bid received:                                                                                                                                     Dustcoating Inc.

                        With motion by Bill Lieb, second by Ken Jude, the board approved                              Dustcoating, Inc. bid to furnish and apply magnesium chloride,                                         $.604/gallon at a quantity of approximately 40,000 gallons.

 

Maintenance Men Meeting:  Mark Miller.  Doug Smith, absent.

1.         Men do not plan to attend the MN Spring Maintenance Expo, April 20-21 in St.           Cloud.

2.         Use of building for April:           Sugar Lake Association, Saturday, April 16, 9 a.m.

                                                   Clearview Acres Association:  Tuesday, April 26, 7 p.m.       

3.         Bid for repair of shop floor drain area which has become deteriorated from salt.  With motion by Bill Lieb, John Dearing second, the board approved Jerry Kaskinen, Norgren Tree Service, bid to repair shop floor drain area at a labor cost of $520 and township to furnish cement, fill, equipment and hauling. 

4.         Paved Road Inspection:  Astech Corporation will inspect Camp Friendship,  Clearview Acres and a portion of 70th Street for a sealcoating cost estimate.

5.         Part-Time Employee:  Board will review wage contract.

6.         Tree Removal:  Men will remark trees that are to be removed along Isaak and 80th. Street

 

Requests to be on the Agenda:

1.         Clearwater River Watershed Board, Marvin Brunsell, representative.  Discussed need for septic system inventory along reconstructed roads.  As township is reconstructing 103rd St, SW side of Clearwater Lake, the town board would like septic systems located and an inventory so that Wright County Planning and Zoning may work with property owners who need to upgrade their septic systems.  A new well on a parcel could be installed with consideration of where a new septic system may need to be installed on a nearby lot.

Marvin Brunsell stated that watershed is serving other areas in obtaining septic systems and watershed is in the prevention business for keeping water clean. John Dearing stated that the road is being reconstructed to meet flood plain requirements, the road will be moved outward from the homes and a septic system survey covering the 38 properties should be done before road construction starts in June or July.  The board asked the clerk to forward a letter asking the Watershed Board to consider covering the cost for this septic system locate and inventory.

2.         Tom Paumann, 7474 100th St NW. Ken Jude’s motion, second by Bill Lieb, that a home, garage and breezeway may be constructed on parcel that is 82.9’ from the centerline of the road.  Motion carried.

 

Other Business:

1.         103rd Street Reconstruction:  Informational hearing was held March 29, 2005.  Bids for road reconstruction are due at Otto Engineering, April 5.  Ken Jude suggested that a “good insurance policy” at a minimal cost would be to video the road area before and after reconstruction.  The suggestion will be forwarded to Otto Engineering.

2.         89th Street and Linn Ave NW Project. .  Pat Schomaker stated that Steve Bruggeman had talked to him regarding a land purchase and no agreement was made.  John Dearing stated that Steve Bruggeman contacted him with a plan to widen a portion of 89th Street with a purchase of a strip of land.  John continued that his plan for that section of road is to place a curb on both sides of the road and at the curve.  Kay Brevik, Hilma Williams, Betty Johnson, and Tim Everett questioned the status of the road project.  Bill Lieb stated that the original petition was for paving 89th St west extension and Linn Ave.  At the informational hearing several persons asked that a dry line be placed in road for future sewer connection, several others asked that the west road extension of 89th be moved, several wished the East section of 89th be included in the project, several persons wished to explore the possibility of a community sewer system of which land needed to be purchased, and others indicated that City of Annandale intended to extend sewer to this area which would be annexed into the city.  A petition of 51% persons wishing to be annexed would have to be presented to the town hoard.  Bill continued with motion that with the many desires of the people and that the scope of the original petition has changed, that the board should terminate the original petition for paving of 89th and Linn.  In order for board to consider the original project a new petition is to be presented that reflects 51% of the people desiring the project.  Ken Jude, second.  Motion carried.

3.         Annexation Agreements:  Bill Lieb suggested that the board should continue this discussion after Buffalo Township responds to a request for a 1,000 acre parcel annexation that has traffic pattern issues.  Bill added that Corinna Board should build into annexation agreements road maintenance costs and in developed areas, property taxes for five years.  Bill continued that he is not asking that 89th and Linn be annexed, which a few people have proposed, and the City of Annandale Mayor has stated to our board that no sewer hook ups are possible without annexation.  Township Attorney, Tim Young, has suggested that it is better to have an orderly annexation plan in place when an annexation is being considered.  Ken Jude stated that open communications with the city and knowing the planned city growth areas are important. Ken added that board should review the Waverly and Woodland and the Waverly and Marysville annexation agreements.

4.         Junk Amnesty, July 30, 2005.  With Bill Lieb’s motion, seconded by John Dearing, the electronic recycling agreement with J. R. Appliance Disposal was signed.

5.         Amendment 2, Joint Powers Agreement, Highway 55 Corridor Coalition.  Primary purpose remains the same as before and most significant change is that a quorum was changed from a majority of members to 25% of the members.  Townships and Cities shall have one Member and one alternate for that Member.  Each Member shall have one vote.  With motion by Ken Jude, seconded by Supervisor John Dearing, the board approved Resolution 2005-2 in support of Amendment 2 of the Highway 55 Corridor Coalition Joint Powers Agreement.  With motion by Ken Jude, seconded by John Dearing, the board approved Resolution 2005-3 that Ken Jude be appointed as Member and John Dearing to serve as Alternate Member.

6.         Township Officers Spring Short Course, March 14-April 1.  Three board members attended.  Two comments were the good attendance and that the course revealed more town board authority than board members realized.

7.         Building Permits:  1/11-3/18/05 (9)  1-new home; 1-home storm damage repair; 1-addition; 1-storage shed; 3-fireplaces; 1-detached garage; and 1-sewer system.

8.         Wright County P&Z Letter, 3/16/05 to Douglas Shannep property at 7963 Iten Ave.  Review of property revealed that landscaping business with trucks, trailers, and materials are stored at property.  Area zoned R-1 Urban/Rural Transition and zoning ordinance prohibits the operation of this type of business in residential area.  A review will be conducted June 1, 2005 to verify progress in removing equipment from property.

9.         WC P&Z letter, 3/18/05 to Maki Development, Seerti Hills.  Amended letter of credit expires April 17, 2005.  Letter of Credit must be in force until Corinna Town Board accepts the road.  John Dearing indicated that he will make certain that second lift of paving has been added.

10.       Spring Weight Restrictions on Wright County Highways as of 11:59 p.m., Monday, March 21.  Weight Restriction Map is posted at town hall outside bulletin board to inform public of the restricted areas.

11.       Wright County Township Officer’s Association Annual Meeting, Thursday, April 14, 8 p.m., Wright County Government Center Community Room.  Election for one director from District 4, Buffalo Township and one director from District 2, Monticello Township.  Minutes of January 5, 2005 meeting were received.  Clerk responded to Karen McDougal’s Salary/Benefit/Overtime Survey.

12.       MNDOT letter and document covering Trunk Highway TH24—Poplar Ave. Annandale to approximately 700’ North of Junction of Wright County State Aid Highway 7.  Document covers:  “Finding of No Significant Impacts from US Dept of Transportation, Negative Declaration Regarding the Need for An Environmental Impact Statement from MNDOT and Finding of Fact and Conclusion document and documents which were prepared in response to the Final Environmental Assessment for the proposed improvements on Highway 24.  The proposed improvements include adding shoulders to TH24 and replacing the bridge over Warner Creek.  The current letting date of project is 5/26/06.  Comments may be directed to Terry Humbert, Project Development Engineer at (320) 654-5520. 

13.       Town Hall:    Discussed several ideas as to the size of a new hall that should seat 200-250 people or allow 100 people to sit at a table, no kitchen facilities but sink and counter space, and office size to allow record and supply storage.

14.       Iten and 79th Street Project:  Board discussed the idea of adding the paving project to this year’s schedule.  John Dearing will consult with engineer.

15.       Local Board of Appeal and Equalization, April 14, 2005, beginning at 3 p.m., township hall.

16.       Payment of Claims:  Claims covered by Check numbers 12657-12711 and EL TRs 76-78 for the total amount of $60,742.66 were approved and paid

 

With motion by John Dearing, second to motion by Bill Lieb, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Vi Novotne,

Clerk