Present: Glenn Pilarski, Charlotte Quiggle, Chuck Carlson, Sandy Ransom, Cathy and Richard Ransom, Al Guck, Doug Smith, Dick Naaktgeboren, Corey James, Tom Lampi, Ed McIntee, Judd Erickson, Mel Dykhuizen, Val and Joan Lawler and others that did not sign in. Town Board: Chairman Bill Lieb, Supervisor John Dearing, Supervisor Alan Jude and Clerk/Treasurer Vi Novotne.
Meeting opened
at
Road
Vacation portion of
No person asked to be heard.
With motion by
Alan Jude, second, John Dearing, that the first 66’ of the road right of way
along 102nd Street of Shoen Shores shall be vacated 8 ½’ on each
side to the adjacent property owners. Motion approved. Bill Lieb directed that
Resolution 3-2006 Vacating a portion of
Requests to be on the Agenda:
1.
With motion by Bill Lieb, second by John Dearing, the board approved the variances of a 12x30 addition, 60’ from the ordinary high-water mark of the lake and existing building is 14.1’ from the north property line on an undersized lot.
2. Mel Dykhuizen, parcel vicinity of East Side of Indian Lake, 80.47 acres, PID 206-000-121101 and 206-000-014400. Wishes to split the parcels into three each having a building site. 56 acres is tillage land. Board recommended that a survey with a legal description be prepared.
3.
4. Ed
McIntee, 6773 Jenkins and neighbor Judd Erickson Mr. McIntee stated that
the residential area has many children under the age of 12 that need safety.
should have
been aware that the Highway 55 original plan did not allow access to Highway 55
along this area. Mr. Erickson stated that the
5. Tom Lampi, 9141 64th Ave NW, PID 206-106-001020.With motion by Bill Lieb, seconded by John Dearing, the board approved the request for a billboard on Site 1 Lot 2 in Cedar Square, the NW corner of CR6 and Hwy 55. The billboard erected 5’ from the north property line should not be a problem as the adjacent site is a large wetland and sign would not impact that property. Two billboards placed on Site II, Ledwein Commercial Park (NE corner of CRd6 and Hwy 55, lots 3 and 8) will be 100’ from 63rd Street. Mr. Lampi owns the adjacent property therefore no visibility problem should exist if the 30’ sign is erected in a low area that would make the sign height at 20’ for the surrounding area. Motion approved.
Other Business:
1. Corinna Township Comprehensive Plan. Public Hearing was held November 28.
Chuck Marohn, Community Growth Consultant stated that the board now has choices.
Since the Public Hearing Process approved the Comprehensive Plan, the board has the right to approve the plan and map with amendments. The board is not compelled to act at this time or wait for 30 days as Wright County Commissioners have requested or the plan could be tabled. The Board could refer any concerns to the Task Force for modification.
Actually the Task Force work is done. Bill Lieb stated that his personal opinion is to honor the Wright County request for 30 days. The board decision would be the first meeting in January which is January 2, 2007. More digital mapping and files may be needed to form an evaluation by Wright County. The township wishes to provide a sense of cooperation. Chuck Marohn stated that he intends to attend the December 12 Wright County Meeting to receive the presentation of their evaluation.
John Dearing stated he received a request for an Ag Rural Preservation area from Val Lawler,Milt Ransom and Richard Ransom. Sandy Ransom described the land to the East of the Lawler Farm as mostly a major wetland that is in a very sensitive environmental area. The area on the further East side is a watershed area of cattails that drains grey water from the City of Annandale She continued that the Ransoms could consider ways to make the land a park area. Chuck Marohn added that no plan is to have the area annexed in the future nor is the plan compelling property owners to change from Agricultural. Chuck continued that three property owners want a category change and a change is possible. The town board agreed to the area change from Urban Rural transitioin to Ag Rural Preservation. Joan Lawler added that their house and barn are considered in the city and the remainder of their land is in township.
John asked that the board make a decision now and not wait the 30 days as Commissioners requested. Alan Jude replied that first he would like to plan a strategy by asking for the experiences of those task force members present had in making their decisions. Comments: there were differences of opinion but no pressure was made in a decision; the task force members listened to comments made in the vision session and everyone on task force were able to express their opinions; the force cannot use a crystal ball to look to the future, but each member made the best decision he could which was possibly better than the county; great guidance from a professional; members looked at plan and used what made sense and one time it took three hours to come to a conclusion; when a person drives to Monticello or Oswego to Elk River and looks at the use of the land we do not want that to happen in our township; as a group the force ultimately had a “good handle” on land use; rural preservation means marginal land where large equipment cannot be used to farm and sewer could not service the area and if township stayed with county planning this preservation would not happen; task force valued the use of cluster home areas, value of clean water and rural character; and township can police and be watchful of lake areas..
Alan stated that township does want moderate growth. All the good agricultural land near St. Michael is gone. Now the township will need to budget the money and take care of the “glitches”. It appears that the task force has come together as a group.. He added that this is a giant step and he is on the fence for a decision and John wishes to move forward and Bill wishes to wait and plan a strategy with Wright County. He added that he also thinks that if we wait, our area could be like the land in the Eastern Quadrant. Wright County does not require soil borings. Corinna Township Building Inspectors will have a defined list for their inspections. Local control will mean more responsibility that will require working with facts. When a permit is issued, where a property owners lives is known.
Chuck Marohn said his opinion is to wait only this requested 30 days and not provoke the Commissioners. Work needs to be done in a passive way and board needs to plan a strategy of limited items to argue over. Use a path that, bit by bit, will neutralize arguments. Next step is to adopt ordinances by verbatim and emulate them and thus take away room for arguments. Board should select a Planning Committee. Again, Wright County Commissioners have no authority to stop our plan’s adoption.
Sandy Ransom added that if town board tries to do everything right, the township will not come across as rebel rousers. Property owners will have the convenience of local service. The town board will hope to eliminate complaints.
Dick Naaktgeboren stated that each person will be equally treated and not ignored or else you will be voted out of office. Local permit processing time should be shorter.
Alan asked the task force members if the questions from the floor at the public hearing scared them. Immediate response was that they anticipated these questions.
After these positive statement, Alan announced his decision to go forward and wait until the January 2 meeting
Charlotte Quiggle expressed that the Township Planning and Zoning budget and its administration should be presented at the 2007 Annual Meeting. Bill Lieb added that at the last March Annual meeting a small budget was presented and the 2007 Budget will have funds but not for full implementation. Building Permits should cut some of the cost.
Chuck Marohn stated that at the January Township Meeting, he will present an outline as to how to proceed, the time frame and the costs.
Dick Naaktgeboren questioned how to respond to the ordinance questions offered at the public hearing. Chuck Marohn said that after the ordinances are created, the board will use a permit test case. The township has the support of the Association of Townships. The worst scenario, the case goes to Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. The course is not easy and is one with no reimbursement if township decision to take on Planning and Zoning is vetoed by Wright County. A Court Judge supercedes County Authority. A court judge doesn’t care why a township wishes to take on this planning.
John announced that he is willing to wait for the 30 days to present decision. Bill Lieb presented motion that township make decision for the Land Use Plan at the January 2 Meeting. Alan, second. Unanimous approval.
Chuck Marohn responded with local control, more attention can be given to each variance request, permit application, etc. The County Land Use Plan will not be reviewed until 2009 and the last change was in 1988. Priorities need to be well thought out.
Charlotte Quiggle stated that county does not appears to have the budget to supervise actions for instance the inspection for erosion control.
The board expressed appreciation to the task force members for work well done.
The town board will attend the Wright County Commissioner’s Meeting at 1 p.m., December 12.
2. House Removal, 108th and Highway 24. One person has offered to take the home.
and is checking with a house moving contractor.
3. Junk
Violation: Steve Leinonen,
4. MN Dept of Natural Resources, 2007 Grant Application for financial assistance programs. No action.
5.
7. Town
Board Meeting,
8. The Town
Board will meet
9. The Town Board will express its appreciation for the work accomplished by the
Comprehensive Planning Land Use Task Force with a letter and a notice in the two town
newspapers.
10. Payment of Claims: Check Nos. 13623-13633 and Electronic Payments 50-53 in the amount of $89,896.61 were approved for payment.
Meeting
adjourned at
Respectfully
submitted, Approved
Viola M. Novotne William H. Lieb,
Clerk/Treasurer Chairman