CORINNA TOWNSHIP MEETING MINUTES

July 17, 2007

7 p.m., Town Hall                                                                                 Unapproved

 

Present:  Elton and Gloria Schuette, Dennis and Mary Langhoff, Rory Norgren, K. Norgren, Dave Wagner, Charlotte Quiggle, Larry Gordon, and two persons, signatures not readable and Town Board:  Chairman Alan Jude, Supervisor John Dearing, Supervisor Dick Naaktgeboren and Vi Novotne, Clerk.

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

With motion by John Dearing, seconded by Dick Naaktegeboren, the minutes of the July 3, 2007 meeting were approved as presented.

With motion by Dick Naaktgeboren, second by John Dearing, the agenda for this meeting was approved with three additions:  Request to be on agenda:  David Wagner and other business: add discuss website maintenance and Knife River letter of 7/16/07.

Copies of the previous meeting minutes and this meeting’s agenda were available for those who attended this meeting.

 

Request to be on the agenda:

1.         Dennis Langhoff and contractor,  Rory Norgren, for cabin located at 11341 Hollister Ave NW., PID 206-085-000090.  Mr. Langhoff stated that the present cabin has leakage and too many problems to remodel and wishes to rebuild the cabin with a different roof pitch using the same footprint on an undersized lot.  Though one sidelot would be 2’ he does not wish to move foundation as a huge oak tree would need to be removed.  The cabin on ˝ of Lot 10 and all of Lot 9 would be in line with other nearby cabins at 22’ from the ordinary high water mark of the lake. Existing coverage is at 21.5%.  A sealed tank that would be pumped is to be the septic system.  The board will make a site visit next week before a decision could be determined.

2.         Elton and Gloria Schuette, and contractor, Larry Gordon, for cabin at 11341 Hollister Ave NW, PID 206-056-004160.  Mr. Schuette stated that he wished to rebuild the cabin that is 48’ from the ordinary water mark of the lake and 20’ to the existing road.  He wishes to vacate this road.  The board stated that if the existing road is closed, the township would need an easement for a turn around.  Alan Jude asked that a description of the road area between Lots 6 and 16 would be needed for the road to be vacated.  The parcel would have over 15% coverage and needs to be reduced by 186’.  The board will make a site visit next week before making a decision.

3.         David Wagner, Cedar Lake Conservation Club.  Mr. Wagner extended an invitation to the township supervisors to attend two of their important events:  Annual Dinner and Meeting, August 11, 2007 at FVW, Maple Lake and the Visioning Session August 25, 2007 at the Corinna Township Hall.  The session is to identify 3-4 goals for the next five years and to identify action items.

 

Other Business:

1.         Planning and Zoning:

            A.  Planning Commission Meeting and Hearing covering the Land Use Ordinance, Tuesday, July 12, 2007.  Chairman Charlotte Quiggle stated that the Land Use Ordinance remains open due to septic system issues.  Chuck Carlson, John Dearing and Charlotte Quiggle recently attended a training session that covered legal procedures.  With motion of Dick Naaktgeboren, Alan Jude second, the board approved reimbursement for the Planning Commission Training registrations.

With motion by Dick Naktgeboren, Alan Jude second, the board approved the purchase of a Minnesota Flag and attachments for $71.04.

            B.  Dick Naaktgeboren stated that being a member of the Planning Commission is a commitment and a member should notify board if he is unable to attend a meeting.  The commission has as part of its criteria, a rule that members must have at least 80% attendance.

            C.  With motion by Dick Naaktgeboren, seconded by John Dearing, Larry Smith was approved to be appointed to replace David Chumley on the Planning Commission Board.  Clerk will prepare confirmation letters of this appointment.

2.         103rd Street Road Reconstruction.  No update if Wetland Replacement Plan has been approved by US Army Corps of Engineers and Wright County SWCD.

3.         Wright County Township Officers’ Association Meeting, Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at Corinna Township Hall.  Corinna Township was the host for this pork chop dinner and meeting of approximately 75 township board members, District Commissioners, Wright County Planning and Zoning members, Wright County Fire Chiefs,the Wright County Highway Department and Sheriff.  Some of the agenda items were: Bill Cordell of the Wright County Highway Department who spoke of the speed limits on township roads, the basic laws and the engineering and traffic factors that are considered when determining a speed limit.    Commissioner Dick Mattson asked that the township officer association meetings replace the Wright County Commissioner and Township Representative meetings.  Persons gave reports covering the questions that townships had submitted such as weed infestation of the wild parsnip, Wright County legal assistance to townships and speed limits on township roads.  The association voted to approve the resolution that when a vacancy occurs for the position for Director on the Association Board, a nomination from the Commissioner District in which the vacancy exists will be sought.  Alan Jude suggested that Bill Cordell and Highway Department be sent a letter of appreciation for the township road speed limit presentation.

4.         Junk Amnesty Day, Saturday, July 28, 2007, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.  The township newsletter covers the items that may be brought to township area and the charges. The ”Corinna News” was placed in mail July 13.  Workers and vendors have been confirmed.

Property owners may direct questions on items not listed to clerk at 320-274-5179.

5.         Minnesota Association of Townships Policy Renewal.  Alan Jude reviewed building coverage and noted that Inland Marine and building contents should be kept active.  The town board approved Resolution 1-07 approving agreed value coverage of property owned by the town and the maximum amount of insurance proceeds will receive if property is destroyed.  The agreed value: 1.  Old Town Hall from $125,000 to $300,000; 2.  Salt Shed from $51,000 to $150,000; and 3. New Town Hall from $350,000 to $500,000.  Signed Acceptance Form and Resolution 1-07 is to be forwarded to Minnesota Association of Townships.

6.         Recycling:  John Dearing will continue to find out what is offered for pickup at camp facilities.

7.         Hall Rental for Saturday, July 21 is Sugar Lake Association.

8.         Kadabra Development.  The development road will be approved after inspection and last overlay of tar is placed.

9.         Knife River Resources, ltr 7/16/07.  As a requirement of the Conditional Use Permit, the Knife River Corporation notified several funeral facilities that if contacted,  operations will be shut down for the event of a burial at the Corinna Cemetery of County Road 39 and Ireland Avenue.  Clerk is to notify Zion Lutheran Church of Annandale and Emanuel Lutheran Church of Silver Creek.

10.       Shouldering Equipment Purchase:  With motion of John Dearing and Dick Naaktgeboren second, the board approved the purchase of a shouldering machine for $6,724, installed.

11.       Website:   Alan Jude offered to trace and correct the maintenance issue.

 

With no further business to come before the board, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,                                     Approved August 7, 2007

 

 

 

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