CORINNA TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, May 3, 2005

7 p.m. Township Hall UNAPPROVED

Present: David and Dana Lindholm, Sandra Ransom, Everett and Phyllis Staples, Judy Grega, Barb Johnson, Craig Stradtman, Mark Miller, Ken Yager and Town Board: Chairman John Dearing, Supervisor Bill Lieb, Supervisor Ken Jude and Clerk/Treasurer Vi Novotne

6:50 p.m. Board of Equalization, (continued from April 14, 2005)

Eugene and Barbara Campbell, PID 206-000-011106

Ken Yager stated the results of his site investigation for damage to vacant home that had a water pipe break during winter. Ken Jude’s motion, Bill Lieb seconded, and board approved recommendation to reduce the 2005 EMV from $392,100 to $343,600.

Meeting opened at 7 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Bill Lieb’s motion, second by Ken Jude, the minutes of the April 19, 2005 town board meeting were approved as printed.

John Dearing made a motion to approve the printed agenda with the addition of Carmen Caruso and David Lindholm. Bill Lieb, second. The motion carried.

Requests to be on the Agenda:

1. Everett and Phyllis Staples, 11658 103^rd Street NW. Mr. Staples has hired someone to move his 32x24 metal garage onto his property. The garage will be 6’ from side of lot and will be 12’ from the road. Two trees will be removed and area leveled. Mr. Staples was advised to apply for a permit.

2. David and Dana Lindholm, 7958 Irvine Ave NW. The Lindholms have not made improvements to their property which they purchased two years previously. Wright County P&Z have notified them that 25% lot coverage is allowable and this property is 809 s/f over this limit or is at 38%. Bill Lieb presented motion to allow the existing bituminous to remain as the paving was installed 12-15 years ago by the previous owner. John Dearing, second. Motion carried.

3. Barb Johnson, 11670 103^rd St NW. In response to Barbara’s questions, John Dearing stated that road reconstruction should begin in June. The bid material items quoted are being revised to obtain a better price. Cars are not to park on the roadway. With the road being moved, Barbara’s driveway will be extended and her vehicles may park on this space. Wright Hennepin has been notified to move the electrical poles and it is not known when poles will be moved. Property owners along road will receive swing away mailbox posts. Property owners would need to petition board if the road is to be paved.

4. Judy Grega, 11725 103^rd Street NW. As the road reconstruction is a hardship for at least five property owners, Judy stated that the township should have purchased additional land. John Dearing responded that the property owner problems are that 5 or 6 garages are on the road right of way. Judy added that she doubted many property owners were in favor of the project. John replied that at the special informational meeting, the majority were in favor of the road reconstruction and perhaps five persons were against.

John continued that for several years, property owners have been trying to improve their buildings and could not receive a permit due to the road. Bill Lieb added that Judy’s son Brian’s home burned in February of this year and he cannot obtain a variance for the reason being the road needs to be rebuilt to elevation above the flood plain.

5. Lake Center Bar and Grill, 10480 State Hwy 24 NW, Craig Stradtman, owner.

Board noted that the business has not generated problem telephone calls.

With motion by Bill Lieb, seconded by John Dearing, the board approved Resolution 2005-4 that Lake Center Bar and Grill shall have their license application renewed covering business open to 2 a.m., off sale and Sunday liquor.

6. Sandy Ransom: 8484 State Highway 24. Discussed several Highway 24 problem areas that will be created when the road is reconstructed. Sandra also asked that the fence along their land on 80^th Street does not have support anchors. John replied that maintenance men will be asked to install the anchors.

Maintenance Men Meeting: Mark Miller, present; Douglas Smith, absent

1. Road Crackfilling Bid: Mark presented the bid from Astech Corporation for road areas of: Hart Ave, 109^th, 108, 107, Ireland, 89^th, Jasper and 70^th Street for $13,080 and

Bituminous Road Seal Coating Bid: 67,000 sq yds of seal with pearock aggregate at $34,892 or 67,000 sq yds of seal with FA-2A Granite for $53,361. Discussed that the heavy traffic areas such as Camp Friendship Road should receive the granite aggregate. Other seal coating areas considered are Imhoff, 112^th, 108^th and Kilbury,Kimball, Kleever. A second quote will be obtained.

2. 6819 Ingram Ave: Board asked that maintenance men inspect the driveway culvert which may have become filled.

3. Isaak Ave Project: Mark has checked with contractor for completion of project details such as: washouts, stumps to be removed, 76^th sign to be raised, phone cable in ditch, and silt not cleaned up. Seeding and a long list of items are to be completed.

4. Hoyer Turn Around, South of old resort: Present T/A is unusable. Road should be dug out, mat added along with Class 5. Mark will obtain estimate of total cost.

5. Ken Jude suggested that each year township should consider asking contractors to submit cost lists for use when considering projects.

6. Hart Avenue: men will remove a tree before it breaks and lands across the road.

Other Business:

1. 103^rd Street Reconstruction: Road reconstruction bid is being revised. Board discussed purchase of fill and sand. Well and septic system inventory project is to be a three-way partnership with Clearwater River Watershed, Wright County Planning and Zoning and Corinna Township. Ken Jude added that the per unit cost will be about $150 and will be at no cost to the township. When the Watershed approves the project, the town board intends to mail an informational letter to property owners. Otto Associates Engineer will stake new turn around area and John Dearing will meet with the property owner, B. Suter, as to the land needed for this turn around.

2. 89^th Street and Linn Avenue Paving Project Hearing on Improvement will be May 17, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at the town hall . Legal notices have been published and letters mailed to affected property owners.

3. 79^th Street and Iten Avenue Paving Project Hearing on Improvement will be May 17, 2005 at 8:30 p.m. at the town hall. Legal notices have been published and letters mailed to affected property owners.

4. KADABRA Project, 67^th Street and Jenkins: Town Attorney, Tim Young, prepared the development agreement for signature. The special assessment agreement with Corinna Township and Wood Castle Homes states that the paved roads and storm water holding ponds upon acceptance by Corinna, the maintenance obligations will be the responsibility of Corinna. A special assessment of $900.00, $100 per lot, will be payable in full upon the sale or transfer of any lot to provide for future maintenance of the storm water holding ponds. With motion by Bill Lieb, seconded by Ken Jude, the board approved Resolution 2005-5 approving the Wood Castle Kadabra Development Agreement. With motion by Bill Lieb, seconded by Ken Jude, the board approved Resolution 2005-6 approving the Wood Castle Kadabra Development Special Assessment Agreement presented by Kenneth Braun, Chief Manager.

5. Township Development Project Agreements. Attorney Tim Young has suggested that Attorney Rhonda Pagel has prepared development agreements for the Cities of Waverly and Maple Lake and she would be available to assist the township in updating Corinna’s specifications for developments.

6. Clean Up Violation Requests:

Hansford Gordon, 6400 102^nd Street: unlicensed vehicles to be removed or placed in an enclosing building by May 23, 2005. A person called office that they had hoped for a long time for this area to be cleaned up and wished to know the process.

Paul Curtis, 6435 102^nd Street NW: unlicensed vehicles on property to be removed or placed in an enclosed building by May 23, 2005.

Steven Leinonen, 11718 Kramer Ave NW: 6 vehicles without motors, 2 large truck bodies and a large lot filled with piles of junk to be cleaned up by June 1, 2005. Another person called office asking that this lot be cleaned up.

7. Website: Brian Munstenteiger and clerk worked one evening updating several of the web pages. At the next work session, the web software will be installed on town computer.

8. Payment of Claims: Claims covered by check numbers 12712-12738 and EL TRs 79-81 for the total amount of $22,695.33 were approved and paid.

With motion by John Dearing, seconded by Bill Lieb, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Vi Novotne,

Clerk