CORINNA TOWNSHIP MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

7 p.m., Town Hall Not Approved

Present: Steve Niklaus, Charlotte Quiggle, Mark and Debra Maas, Ken Braun, Paul Schermer, Joy Carlson, Marci Segner, Bill Erendt and Town Board: Chairman Bill Lieb, Supervisor John Dearing and Clerk Vi Novotne. Supervisor Alan Jude, absent.

Meeting opened at 7:03, with the Pledge of Allegiance.

The October 3, 2006 minutes were approved as written by motion of John Dearing and second by Bill Lieb.

With motion by Bill Lieb, second of John Dearing, the October 17, 2006 agenda was approved with one addition: Include in Other Items, Website.

Requests to be on the Agenda:

1. Annandale School District 876 Superintendent, Steve Niklaus. R. Niklaus stated that school board is asking voters to end the existing referendum revenue levies that expire in 2007 and 2010 totaling $457 per student and replace them with a new support levy of $650 per student that would be in place for 7 years and would increase each year by the rate of inflation. The average referendum revenue per student in Minnesota is $630 and Annandale School Board wishes to compete with other school districts. The need is for lower class sizes and increase student achievement. In 2006, 93% of third grade students tested as “proficient” in reading and 90% “proficient” in math on state assessments. Referendum covers only the homesite and 1 acre of agriculture land, residential homestead, and commercial property. It does not apply to seasonal or agriculture lands or other agricultural buildings. For market value of property worth $200,000, tax would increase in 2007 by $71. An information sheet was available. Mr. Niklaus added that it take six or seven homes to generate school tax to cover one student.

2. Mark and Debra Maas, 11599 Kramer Avenue NW, Clearwater Lake, PID 206-121-00010, 206-000-052307 and -061407. With motion by John Dearing, seconded by William Lieb, the board approved petition for a Conditional Use Permit to allow 1,026 cu. yds. of fill. The fill will raise the building site to meet minimum flood plain regulations. A new septic system was added in 2004 and the well certified in 2002. New cabin will meet the 75’ required distance to the lake.

3. Ken Braun and Paul Schermer representing David Larson’s home at 8811 Ingram Ave NW, Cedar Lake, PID 206-022-000210. With motion by John Dearing, second by William Lieb, the board approved the variances of a new cabin that would be 54’ from the ordinary highwater mark of the lake, a garage that would be 53’ from the center of the road and on an undersized lot.

4. Bill Erent and Joy Carlson and Marci Segner, real estate agents, representing property owners along part of Irvine Ave NW. Irvine Avenue NW, between Lot 12, Maple Grove Addition and lot 8, Block 1, Maple Grove Second Addition in Wright County, Minnesota is a road dedicated to the public in the plat of Maple Grove Addition.

With motion by John Dearing, second Bill Lieb, the township board approved the present septic and drainfield location as currently exists across, on or under Irvine Avenue NW, Isaak Avenue NW, Lot 3, Block 1, F.G.R. Addition and Lot 8, Block 1, Maple Grove Second Addition and Lot 12, Maple Grove Addition and allows the continued use and maintenance of the septic and drainfield . The township further agrees to complete a vacation proceeding for this Irvine Avenue NW with the cost of vacating and recording to be completed at the discretion of the township. Bill Lieb, second. Motion approved. As Chairman, Bill Lieb signed the “Consent to Encroachment and Agreement to Vacate document.

Other Items:

1. Corinna Township Comprehensive Plan. Next Task Force Meeting is Monday, October 23, 7:30 p.m. at town hall. No public hearing date has been set.

2. Wright County Commissioners Meeting with Township Representatives (tabled from 10/3/06 meeting) Chairman Bill Lieb will attend and represent Corinna Township.

No date for this meeting has been selected.

3. Clearwater River Watershed Public Hearing for Project 806-1, Cedar, Albion, Swarthout and Hernshaw. John Dearing plans to attend the November 8 meeting. Watershed District was notified by letter to cancel assessment on property 206-077-001110 as the parcel became a road which connects two streets.

4. Township Property near North Corinna Cemetery. Deed has been recorded. Liability Insurance covers the house. The board reviewed and approved the Township Attorney’s prepared Request for Bids Notice and a Purchase Agreement.

Bid notice will be published in the two official township newspapers, posted at town bulletin board and on the website.

5. Wright County Township Officers’ Association Meeting, October 5, 2006. Bill Lieb reported that County Engineer, Wayne Fingalson, spoke in favor of the Vote Yes to Transportation Tax as monies will be distributed for county roads. A report covering the Wright County Compost and Recycling Facility’s items that are accepted and totals of recycled material and household hazardous waste tonnage received during 2005 were distributed.

6. Junk Violation: Steve Leinonen, 11718 Kramer Ave NW. Violation letter asked that property be cleared by November 6, or 30 days.

7. Highway 55 Corridor Coaltion Meeting rescheduled for Friday, October 27, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. at Hennepin County Medina Training Room. John Dearing, representative

8. Annandale Area Fire Commission Meeting, Thursday, October 26, 7:00 p.m., Annandale Fire Hall. Alan Jude, representative.

9. Building Permits (8/17-10/4/06 (18) 1-new home; 1-foundation repair; 2-additions; 1-garage; 4-home alterations and 9-new septic systems.

10. Tuesday, November 14, 2006 is the only November Town Board Meeting. As the General Election will be the same date as next town board meeting, November 7, only one meeting will be held during November. Meeting date change will be published and posted on town bulletin board and website.

11. General Election, November 7, Polls will be open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Absentee ballot requests are being mailed by town clerk. The clerk will be available for absentee voting Saturday, Nov. 4 10:00-3:00 p.m. and Monday, Nov. 6 until 5 p.m.

Public Accuracy Test for Optical Scan Equipment will be performed as soon as ballots

are available. Date will be published.

Pearl Lieb and Judy Holley are two additional election judges that will help with new registrations and assist at the Automark.

The clerk as the Chief Election Official will attend an informational meeting at Court House, Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 7 p.m.

12. Website: Brian Munsterteiger, Website Manager, reported having a problem uploading changes to the website. Brian’s E-Mail is to be forwarded to Alan Jude for followup.

13. Ordinance Changes for Wright County Board of Adjustment Review. Bill Lieb distributed copies of the proposed changes that covered the definition of “new construction” and amend sewer treatment system ordinance to address “performance” septic system designs being submitted.

14. Traffic Volume Data Collector. Bill Lieb presented motion to purchase two Peek JR-RT traffic counters for a total cost of $770.00 plus freight and handling. John Dearing, seconded the motion. Motion approved.

15. Vacation Schedule: Mark Miller has presented his vacation days request for the fall and winter of 2006.

As no further business was to come before the board, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted, Approved November 14, 2006

Viola M. Novotne, William H. Lieb,

Clerk/Treasurer Chairman