Present: Ken Yager, Scott Lampi, Katie and Vic Birthler, Ron Young, Hans Melgaard, Randy Mavencamp, Jeani Mavencamp, Leo Kill, Douglas Smith, Tim Young and Town Board: Chairman John Dearing; Supervisor Bill Lieb, Supervisor Ken Jude, and Clerk/Treasurer Vi Novotne
Meeting opened
at
With motion by
Ken Jude, seconded by Bill Lieb, the minutes of the
With motion by Ken Jude, seconded by Bill Lieb, and with the addition of three persons, Jeani Mavencamp, Tim Young and Leo Kill, the January 3, Agenda was approved.
Requests to be on the agenda:
1. Ken
Yager, Town Assessor. Annual Report: In 1993 Agriculture land value
increased 10% and value continues to rise. Of the fifty-two home sales in 2005,
the average house sold at $315,200 and average cabin, which was basically not
insulated, sold for $248,000. Sugar,
Scott Lampi, present at meeting, stated that he has eighteen acres that has just been dropped from the agricultural classification. He said that his only notification for a change was by the tax notice. Ken added that he must follow guidelines or State can withhold his license and that anyone can file for an abatement and go to the County Board. Bill Lieb presented motion to direct the County Assessor to change the Scott Lampi property to an Agricultural Classification. Reason: He has filed Schedule F, he has a feedlot permit, he rents thru the Federal Crop Program and the buildings are agricultural. The ratio of the value of the building to building is Agricultural. John Dearing, second to the motion. Motion received unanimous approval. Ken Jude offered to attend the meeting at the county with Scott Lampi.
2. Victor Birthler, 7487 Ingram Ave NW, Cedar Lake (206-065-000200). Mr. Birthler received board approval for setbacks at 9/6/05 town board meeting. Septic system design has changed. With motion by Ken Jude, seconded by Bill Lieb, the board approved a 7’ setback from the road.
3. Ron Young, 11503 89th Street, (206-062-000190) Mr. Young plans to remove the present house roof in order to construct a story and one-half house. The house has a conforming septic system and the change in roof will not obstruct a neighbor’s view. With Ken Jude’s motion, second by Bill Lieb, the board approved to allow the request to change the house’s roof line as the existing footprint will not be changed.
4. Hans Melgaard, Randy and Jeani Mavencamp, parcel 206-000-264200 and 206-000-263103, 78 acres. Discussed the possible transfer of a building entitlement. The guideline is one building entitlement per 40 acres. Bill Lieb stated that it is important how much Agricultural land is going to be preserved when adding a building entitlement.
5. Leo Kill, Liman Construction. Discussed covering the ceiling heat tube. Howard Heating and Air Conditioning will be providing the breakdown information for a change order. Windows are ready to be stained and prefinished trim to be installed. Ken Jude stated that office equipment is being ordered using the State Bid. The building should be finished by the end of February. Leo Kill presented his January claim for $95,750, less $4,787.50, 5% retainage, or $90,962.50. Ken gave the motion to accept claim for $95,750 less 5% retainage, second by Bill Lieb, and motion approved.
Maintenance Men Meeting: Douglas Smith, present. Mark Miller, absent.
A. Discussed plowing snow on the roads.
B. Reconfirmed Douglas Smith’s vacation dates.
6. Tim Young, Town Attorney. Reviewed levy reporting for the Service Bonds covering road projects. The Service Bond covers the cost portion not assessed directly to the benefited property owners. The 80th Street Road Project cost was not assessed directly to the benefited property owners. The road’s supplemental construction costs and the road’s collectible levy for 2005 are to be included in a 5-year Certificate of Indebtedness covering the town hall construction cost. At the next town board meeting, January 17, 2006, Mr. Young will give a presentation for obtaining a Certificate of Indebtedness.
Other Items:
1. Trace Development Annexation to City of Annandale. City of Annandale letter, 12/23/05, stated that resolution used for the Trace Annexation was exactly the same resolution used for the Southbrook 8 Annexation on June 6, 2005. Board’s response was that a letter is to be directed to the City of Annandale that the Corinna Town Board’s understanding is that the City will forward lost tax revenue of $410 and the City will work with the developer.
2. Annexation Agreement. Annexation Agreements will be initiated by the City of Annandale.
3. Corinna Township Planning and Zoning. Wright County Planning and Zoning was notified by letter that as of December 20, 2005, that Corinna Township’s intention is to officially take on the responsibility of planning and zoning. Wednesday of this week, Ken Jude and John Dearing plan to meet with Community Growth Institute to initiate a proposal for services and costs.
4. Town Hall Construction. The building should be completed by the end of February.
5. Gulden Avenue Road Vacation. CenterPoint Energy has been notified that the township is fully responsible for the approximate $2500 cost in moving the gas main along that part of Gulden Avenue NW proposed to be vacated. The relocation is to be completed by May 30, 2006. Future road relocation plans are to include a notification to the gas company.
6. Snow Pushed onto Roads is a Hazard. Legal notices were placed in Annandale Advocate and Maple Lake Messenger and posted at town hall that pushing snow onto roads, leaving ridges that become a road hazard could cause a traffic accident. Depositing snow onto or across a public road is illegal and the liability can extend to both the property owner and the person who actually placed the snow onto the roadway. Flyers containing this information will be given to offending property owners.
7. Filing for Township Supervisor and Annual Meeting. Annual meeting and election will be Tuesday, March 14, 2006, at the Corinna Town Hall. The officer to be elected is one supervisor for three years, the term of John Dearing expiring. Filing dates are Tuesday, January 3, 2006 to Tuesday, January 17, 2006, 5 p.m. Candidates may file at the Clerk’s home, 9214 Kilbury Ave NW, Annandale. Filing fee is $2. The last date for a candidate to withdraw from the election is Thursday, January 19, 2006, until 5 p.m.
As of 1/3/06: John Dearing has filed to be reelected.
8. Township Audit. At the last Annual Meeting in March of 2005, the property owners asked that the audit review should be presented for bids. As the cost is under the required amount for bids, at least two quotes will be obtained.
9. Budget
Review and Proposed for 2007. (continued from
other scheduled dates.
10. Township
Officers Association Quarterly Meeting will be Thursday,
11. Payment of Claims: Claims covered by check numbers 13058-13101 and EFT 1-4/06 for a total amount of $306,057.36 were approved and paid.
As there was no
further business to come before the board, the meeting adjourned at
Respectfully
submitted, Approved,
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Viola M. Novotne, Clerk/Treasurer John Dearing, Chairman