CORINNA TOWNSHIP MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, April 3, 2007

7 p.m., Town Hall Unapproved

Present: Charlotte Quiggle, Merle Andersen, Scott Olson, Bill Lieb, Jim Dearing, Al Moon and Township Board: Chairman Alan Jude, Supervisor John Dearing, Supervisor Dick Naaktgeboren and Clerk/Treasurer Vi Novotne

The meeting opened at 7 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

With motion by John Dearing, seconded by Dick Naakteboren, the minutes of the March 20, 2007 were approved as presented.

The agenda for this meeting with the addition of two items: Jim Dearing representing Karin Weiss and Mike Hankee were approved. Motions: John Dearing and Dick Naaktgeboren.

Requests to be on the Agenda:

1. Clearwater River Watershed District, Merle Andersen, Administrator. Part of a Clearwater River Watershed Project is to install fish barriers to prevent the migration of rough fish from Cedar Lake to Swarthout Lake and beyond. One barrier would be installed at the Coughlin property on Illsley Avenue, South of Highway 55, onto the west side of town road. Two posts would be placed at the culvert with the exterior side post on bank, 3’ onto the town road right of way. The barrier will have a 45 degree slope to allow debris to flow over and barrier will be removed during a low water flow. Mr. Coughlin has agreed to the installation. Mr. Andersen will prepare an easement for a five-year period for the town board to consider at the next board meeting April 17, 2007. Discussed subsidized “buffer” programs sponsored by watershed.

2. Scott Olson, 11056 Hoyer Ave NW, PID 206-066-000250. (3/21/06 board approved cabin without loft). Mr. Olson stated that construction plans now include a new roof that would be raised to allow a loft. With motion by Dick Naaktgeboren, second by John Dearing, the board approved the replacement of an existing cabin with a 20x40’ dwelling with a 20x24’ loft, 63.5 from ordinary high water mark of the lake on undersized lot. For the new septic system, a well for this parcel and the neighbor will be installed.

3. Al Moon, 11733 County Road 7 (walk in) Request to split acreage. Dick Naaktgeboren presented motion to allow the subdivision of 12.55 acres into two parcels with new lot having 200’ roadway frontage. A lake easement will be attached to the new lot. Reason board allowed 200’ frontage is to keep lot lines straight, parcel would become square and each lot would have same amount of lowlands. John Dearing, second. Motion carried.

4. Jim Dearing, Contractor representing Karin Weiss, 8732 Jasper Ave NW, PID 206-000-211401. Plan to construct a 12x16 addition. Request for variances of 5’ side lot setback and 55’ from the ordinary highwater mark of the lake. Discussion. With motion by Dick Naaktgeboren, second Alan Jude, the board did not approve the variances as parcel needs “space”. Board will consider if shown the need to correct a hardship.

5. Jim Dearing, Contractor representing Mike Hankee, 8461 76^th Streeet NW, Lots 15,16 and 17 Cedar Point, PID 206-027-000150. Plan to remove existing house and rebuilt using same footprint. With motion by John Dearing, second by Alan Jude, the board approved variances of 47’, 50’, and 40’ setbacks from the ordinary highwater mark of the lake on three sides of the lot to allow removing inadequate septic system and adding a new approved septic system. At a later date, Mr. Hankee may request to vacate a portion of the parcel’s road.

Other Items:

1. Planning and Zoning Administration.

Planning and Zoning Commission will hold first meeting, Monday, April 16, 2007, 7 p.m., town hall. Agenda covers election of Chair and Vice-Chair, review correspondence with Wright County, Review Comprehensive Plan and DRAFT Ordinance. A representative from the Minnesota Association of Townships legal department has been invited to attend and participate in the discussions.

Town Board discussed Planning Commission compensation for meetings, site visits and mileage. No decision was made.

County Board Proposals for Townships that Administer P&Z Programs. Charlottee Quiggle attended the Wright County Committee as a Whole meeting 3/27/07 and forwarded a copy of these proposals to the town board. John Dearing offered to distribute copies of these proposals to township representatives attending the Wright County Township Association Meeting April 5, 2007.

2. Public Hearing: Wright County Planning Commission, Thursday, April 12, 2007, 8 p.m. Topic: Review and Recommend to the County Board of Commissioners the adoption of the “Northeast Quadrant Land Use Plan” for Wright County. Corinna Board members plan to attend.

3. 103^rd Street Road Reconstruction: The road was reconstructed to increase elevation and width and adjust alignment to meet safety standards. An as-built survey revealed that 17,637 square feet of fill was added that is greater than the permitted amount. Wetland bank replacement credits are being negotiated by Kjolhaug Environmental Services.

4. City of Annandale Well Head Protection Program. No comment.

5. Maintenance Building Remodeling: Bids covering removing and repouring a concrete slab: Brower Concrete: $1550 and Dalbec-Fuller Masonry: $1745. With motion by Dick Naaktgeboren to accept bid for $1550, second by John Dearing, the board accepted bid from Brower Concrete for $1550. Contractors will be notified.

6. 34^th Annual Spring Short Course, St. Cloud, 3/26/07. John Dearing and Vi Novotne attended.

7. Township Officers’ Association Meeting, April 5, 8 pm, Wright County Government Center. Town Board members will attend.

8. 2007 Board of Appeal & Equalization, Thursday, April 12,3 p.m., town hall.

9. Bid Opening: Gravel, Hauling of Gravel and Dustcoating, Thursday, April 12, after 4 p.m., at town hall.

10. Payment of Claims: Claims covered by check numbers 13748-13803 and EFT 15-18 for the total of $63,962.48 were approved and paid.

With no further business to come before the board, the meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted, Approved, April 17, 2007

Viola M. Novotne, Clerk/Treasurer Alan Jude, Chairman