CORINNA TOWNSHIP MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, March 6, 2007

7 p.m., Town Hall                                                                     DRAFT

 

Present:  Charlotte Quiggle, Mark Miller and Town Board:  Chairman Bill Lieb, Supervisor John Dearing, Supervisor Alan Jude and Town Clerk/Treasurer Vi Novotne

 

The meeting opened promptly at 7 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.  With motion by John Dearing, seconded by Alan Jude the minutes were approved as presented. 

With motion by John Dearing, seconded by Bill Lieb, the agenda was approved as presented.

 

Requests to be on the Agenda:  None

 

Maintenance Men Meeting:  Mark Miller

1.         Discussed maintenance building remodeling progress.

2.         Heavy snowfall and the plowing meant heavy use of fuel.

3.         Discussed need and type of additional recycling containers.  Alan Jude 

            will locate a vendor.

 

Other Items:

1.         Wright Soil and Water District interest in conducting a Minnesota Land Cover Classification System Survey in Corinna Township.   Terry Saxton of the Soil and Water District will be asked to make a presentation at the next township meeting, March 20, 2007.

2.         Planning and Zoning Administration:  Board reviewed Community Growth Administration Proposal  that provides direct permitting for Corinna Township property owners, routine office hours at town hall to locally serve property owners, attendance at all Planning Commission meetings and requested town board meetings; full professional staff reports for each Planning Commission meeting and Council meeting; routine zoning functions; and a web site entitled Corinna Planning for zoning information, on-line permits and contact information. Based on service demand of 50-80 permits per year, the anticipated total cost to township would be approximately $32,500 for services for a year.  Start up on May 1 would anticipate a cost of $24,000 for remainder of the year.  A breakdown of the costs was also forwarded.from Community Growth stated there were a number of ways to balance costs with services to track and bill for time and their experienced planning department can work with the township to find a level of service that satisfies the township priorities.  Bill Lieb noted that the township would possibly require Network Level 3 assistance.  The board noted that most of the anticipated cost is reflected in the 2007 and 2008 Planning and Zoning Budget.  Township Association insurance offers a Planning and Zoning package at a yearly rate or $250.  Mr. Marohn of Community Growth Institute will make a presentation at the Annual Meeting.

3.         2006 Reconstruction of 103rd Street.  John reported that Environmental Services are working to acquire additional wetland.

4.         Township Annual Meeting, Tuesday, March 13, 2007 beginning at 8:15 p.m

Voting hours are from 10 A.M. to 8 P. M.  Board received a copy of the Annual Meeting Brochure and the budget comparisons for 2006, 2007 and 2008 for both General and Road and Bridge Funds.

“Corinna News” was in the mail March 3.  The newsletter announced that at the Annual Meeting, the supervisors will report on project activities completed in 2006 and planned for 2007, proposed budget for 2008 and Township Planning and Zoning.

5.         Maple Lake Fire Commission Meeting, February 27, 2007.  John reported that a budget of $154,000 was approved at this commission meeting and that township property owner fire dues for 2007 will be $40 for each of the 855 parcels.   The City of Maple Lake Fire Contract budget increased from $33,000 to $38,000.  With board approval, Chairman Bill Lieb signed the fire contract for 2007.  Maple Lake Fire Commission is considering a fire assessment covering each parcel with a building.  John Dearing is reviewing the garage-house parcels on the assessment list.

6.         Annandale Area Fire Commission:  Mark Casey, Annandale City Administrator forwarded the 2008 proposed budget.  Fair Haven Township will no longer be a part of the Annandale Fire Commission.  City of Annandale will cover this township’s share for 2007.        In order to build a reserve for upcoming vehicle replacement and a new communication system, the 2008 proposed budget has $25,000 allocated for capital purchases.  Corinna Township per unit fire assessment will be $48.50 for 2008.

7.         Bass Lake property owner. John Dearing informed the board members that a Bass Lake area property owner may need a road to his parcel if it is divided into three lots. 

8.         Wright County Township Officers’ Association Annual Trip to the Capitol is Thursday, March 22, 2007, 9-11 a.m.  RSVP Karen McDougall, Rockford Township, 763-477-5484, will coordinate groups.

9.         Township Government Square One.  New DVD is available to purposefully educate students, residents and legislators about the township form of government.  (DVD on file).

10.       Township Officers Spring Short Course, March 19-April 6, 2007  St. Cloud presentation is scheduled for Monday, March 26, 2007.  Registration is on site beginning at 8 a.m., $35 per person.

11.       2007 Local Board of Appeal and Equalization is Thursday, April 12, 3 p.m. at the town hall.

12.       Payment of Claims:  Check numbers 13709-13747 and Electronic Transfers 11-14 for the total amount of $34,480.71 were approved for payment.

 

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

 

Respectfully submitted,                                                 Approved:  March 20, 2007

 

 

 

 

Viola M. Novotne,                                                                  

Clerk/Treasurer                                                                        Chairman