CORINNA TOWNSHIP MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, November 1, 2005

7 p.m., Town Hall                                                                                 Unapproved

 

Present:  John Kittok, Sandra Ransom, Charlotte Quiggle, Dick Baker, Annandale High School Students:  Caleb Mol, Laura Steinhoff, Meghan Ashwill, Jake Ergen and Tyler Ledwein, and Town Board: Chairman John Dearing, Supervisor Bill Lieb, Supervisor Ken Jude and Town Clerk Vi Novotne.

 

Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

The five Annandale High School students were welcomed and introduced to the board members.

With motion by Ken Jude, second by Bill Lieb, the minutes of the October 18 Town Board Meeting were approved with one correction in Item No. 3  “that county permit fees are in excess of $50.000 instead of $70,000 a year”.

With motion by Ken Jude, second by Bill Lieb, the October 25 Minutes of Award of Bid to Construct New Town Hall were approved with one correction in 1st paragraph that Ken Jude asked Attorney Tim Young to explain the grey area difference between Payment and Performance Bonds in place of explain grey area of the 5% Bond rolling over to a Performance Bond.

 

Request to be on the Agenda:

1.         Dick Baker, Trace Development Petition for Annexation of 80 acres of land to the City of Annandale. (cont’d  October 4, 2005)  Ken Jude responded that the 80 acres is like an island in the City of Annandale area but does not have utilities.    In response to township October 18, 2005 letter, City of Annandale letter, October 24, 2005, stated that the time frame for extension of services are driven by the completion of City’s waste water treatment plant, the developer time frame for development and feasibility of the project to the developer and the City.  Ken continued that township should sign annexation agreement when the city forwards statement of utility capacity.  Bill Lieb stated that this parcel was already in the Land Use Plan for a long time and he would be willing to approve this annexation.  Bill presented motion to approve Resolution 2005-19 for the annexation of the 80-acres to the City of Annandale.   Ken Jude second.  Motion approved.  The Annexation is included in the City of Annandale’s Agenda for November 7.  Ken Jude concluded that the annexation resolution will be given to town attorney to add a statement that future annexations will need a statement that City of Annandale has the capacity to add utilities.

2.         John Kittok, contractor representing Thomas G. Casperson, 11263 Kimball Avednue NW (PID 206-000-054203).  Request to build a three-season porch.  With motion by Bill Lieb, second by Ken Jude, the board approved request for a construction of a 3-season porch 57’ from the ordinary highwater mark of the lake and no closer than the front of existing home and 13’ from side yard at the closest point.

 

Maintenance Men Meeting:  Mark Miller and Douglas Smith

1.         Town tractor needs repair at a cost of $6,000-$7,000.  To complete ditch mowing, a rental will be available Thursday, November 3.  $15,000 is in 2005 budget for purchase of a vehicle or tractor.

2.         Corinna Cemetery lawn had been damaged by skunks..  Men have repaired and reseeded the cemetery area.

3.         In the Cedar Acres project area, the silt fence remains and stumps have not been removed.  Ken Jude reported a wash out near the Schmitz residence.  The Dennis Dircks ditch has had black dirt added and has been seeded.

4.         Men were informed that contractor will return to 103rd Street as soon as the wetland credits are paid and permit received.

5.         MNDOT Requirement for Physical.  Mark Miller provided a certificate of medical examination.

 

Other Items:

1.         103rd Street Reconstruction:   Board of Water and Soil Resources have agreed to replace wetland impacts for this project.  Wright County Soil and Water forwarded applications for withdrawal of .96 acres and .8 acres of Wetland Credits and request for payment.  With a motion by Ken Jude, seconded by Bill Lieb, the board approved payment of $6,384 for the wetland credits.  Once confirmation is received that credits have been debited, work may proceed on the project.  Contractor has stated that he is available to return to the project.

2.         Isaak Avnue Road Improvement. Board reviewed Otto and Associates letter, 10/18/05:confirming recent discussion.

            1.         Topsoil imported into Cedar Acres was calculated to be 2100 yards.

            2.         Lake association approach was filled in and gravel added at cost of 260 yards   80th Street:

            1.         Work on Jenkins not completed and contractor agreed to absorb cost of work              done.

            2.         Payment of both materials exported and borrowed at $1.00 c/y.

            3.         Field approach, payment of 150 s/y of gravel only.

            4.         Subgrade correction to be verified by Braun Intertec.

            5.         Contractor agreed to remove the large Oak tree stump.

            6.         Additional site restoration revised amounts reflected in payment request along                with the pavement striping.  5% retainage on the value of work should provide                   incentive for the contractor to complete the clean-up items on the projects.  

3.         Town Hall Construction.  Contract was awarded to Liman Post and Beam.  Excavation work started Monday, October 31, forms placed Tuesday and Wednesday is the day that blocks are to begin being placed..  Builder’s Risk Insurance for the full amount of the contract was in place as of Monday, October 31.

4.         City of Annandale Land Use Plan.  Sandy Ransom reported that a good group of people from Corinna Township attended and supported the township.  Council minutes do not state as a matter for the record the receipt of a certified letter and a second letter from the township.  Ken Jude offered to contact the township attorney to challenge the legality of the city council not officially recognizing the receipt of the township letters.  Bill Lieb stated that at the first two meetings no one took minutes.  In response to Bill’s question, Sandy stated that minutes were taken at the October 24 Council Meeting. 

5.         Dept of Transportation request for Quit Claim Deed for easement at cemetery near the former Lake Center Store (cont’d 10/18/2005). With the reconstruction of Highway 24, a new access to the North Corinna Cemetery must be provided.  As the township cemetery will become an abutting property owner to the highway, the State will construct an entrance to the cemetery from the highway as part of their project   The board unanimously approved Resolution 2005-18, The Board of Supervisors of the Town of Corinna, which for a valuable consideration, that the Township allows the acquisition of land to the State of Minnesota, the Parcel described as Tract A.  After the resolution is prepared, Chairman John Dearing will sign the resolution and Quit Claim Deed covering the real property containing 0.46 acres, of which 0.09 is encumbered by an existing highway easement.

 6.        Operation Clean Up:

            Hansford and Irene Gordon, 6400 102nd Street NW.  Property reported to Sheriff Department for action.  At the October 26 Court date, the property owner pleaded not guilty and a pre-trial date has been set for November 29, 2005.  Recently, one nearby property owner reported more junk and garbage at the property and another person reported that the lakeshore area seems to be somewhat less “junk filled”. 

7.         Payment of Claims:  Check Nos. 12955-12999 and Electronic Transfers 102-105 for the total amount of $154,866.26 were approved and paid.

 

As there was no further business to become before the board, the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,                                                 Approved November 15, 2005

 

 

 

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Viola K. Novotne, Clerk                                                          John Dearing, Chairman