CORINNA TOWNSHIP MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
7 p.m., Town Hall Unapproved
Present: Charlotte Quiggle, Veda Vargo, Kevin Blohm, Tom Nye, Jerome Schauf, Irene and Shirley Warner, Elton and Gloria Schuette, Craig Stradtman, Peter Ramme, Attorney Tim Young. Tom Lampi, Tom Deadrick, Mark Miller, and Town Board: Chairman, John Dearing, Supervisor Richard Naaktgeboren, Supervisor Chuck Carlson and Clerk/Treasurer Vi Novotne
Meeting opened at 7 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
With motion by Dick Naaktgeboren, Chuck Carlson, second, the minutes of the town board meeting of April 15, 2008 were approved.
With motion by Dick Naaktgeboren. the agenda for this meeting of May 6, 2008 be approved with additions: Tom Nye representing Constance Bakken property; Jerry Schauf request for variance; Kathy Bjorklund’s concern of rocks and dirt in her ditch area; and Gardendale concern of Center Bar and Grille dirt pile in ditch. Second by Chuck Carlson, the agenda was approved.
7 p.m. Public Hearing to consider vacating the portions of public road known as part of Lake Street of Addison Bay
Property owners within a distance of 500’ from this road portion and Department of Natural Resources received written notification of this request. Annandale Advocate
and Maple Lake newspapers published legal notices for two weeks. Notice was posted on town hall bulletin board.
Present: Irene Warner, Shirley Warner, Peter Ramme, Veda Vargo, Kevin Blohm and Township Supervisors.
In response to Shirley Warner’s question, Dick Naaktgeboren responded that her property is west of the requested road to be vacated and would not affect her property.
Kevin Blohm stated that he had talked to the neighbors and no one has an objection.
Correspondence: Timothy Quinlan, Lot 6, Block 2. Concern that holding tank is located in this road area. Board reviewed survey and determined that the land exchange will add footage to his property.
Alan and Susie Wojchouski, immediate neighbor to Blohm Property. As improvements may be made to Blohm property, they approve.
Several telephone calls questioned the location of the vacation but did not state disapproval.
Dick Naaktgeboren presented motion that: Whereas, the town board has adopted Resolution 2008-08, April 1, 2008, for a Public Hearing to consider vacating the portion of the public road legally described as: That part of Lake Street along Lot 6 and 7 of Block 2 and extends to Lot 8 of Block 2, Addison Bay. Request that as it appears in the interest of the public, that Resolution 2008-09 be adopted to vacate the portion of the road as petitioned and described. With John Dearing’s second, the motion was unanimously approved.
The clerk will prepare the Notice of Completion and have the documents recorded. Kervin Blohm is to receive a copy of the recorded document and a billing for the vacation expemses.
With Dick Naaktgeboren’s motion, second by Chuck Carlson, the hearing closed
Requests to be on the Agenda:
1. Tom Lampi, 64th Street NW (cont’d 4/15/08) Mr Lampi wished clarification for a sign to be erected on his property. He stated that in December of 2006 the town board approved the placement of a sign on his property if it were 200’ from centerline of road. Later the Wright County Board sent him a letter that the property has a billboard restriction and letter continued that a revised sign ordinance was in process. Mr. Lampi withdrew his request. Mr. Lampi now wishes to place a sign on his commercial building property. Chuck Carlson responded that township sign provisions are one sign not to exceed 96 square feet on both sides, no more than 15 feet in height, 300 feet from an intersection, 50 feet from Highway 55 Right of Way and a permit is needed.
2. Elton and Gloria Schuette Easement. 11341 Hollister Ave NW, represented by , Attorney, Tim Young. The Schuettes wished clarification if parking on an intermitting basis would be possible on this easement. Mr. Young stated that the township policy is “no parking on township roads” as vehicles are in the way of the plow. Mr. Schuette stated vehicles would not be parked on the easement during the winter. Neighbor, Peter Ramme, stated a concern of closeness of a tree and would the easement be still effective when the property is sold. Dick Naaktgeboren stated that the tree problem will be alerted to Maintenance, if the casual parking is for a day or week end, and if son keeps his vehicle as far away from the turn around as possible during winter, road maintenance should be able to maintain the road. Mr. Ramme indicated that he was o.k. with the easements. Mr. Young added that he would have the easements prepared for signatures placed in the mail and prepare the easement recordings.
3. Union of Operating Engineers, Tom Deadrick, Union Representative. 1/1/08-12/31/09 Agreement by and between Corinna Township and Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 49. Mr. Deadrick stated that the most recent copy of the agreement is one that has been reduced in content from 15 to 11 pages. Every item from the Corinna Employee Handbook is contained in the agreement. A Grievance Procedure and Criteria has been added. Funeral leaves now cites the number of days. Mr. Deadrick suggested that the board place a “cap” on health benefit insurance benefit starting year of 2010.
An employee authorization card to allow deduction of dues from payroll is to be completed. Dick Naaktgeboren offered to review the changes. A final copy will be forwarded for board member signatures.
4. Constance Bakken, 7825 Imhoff Ave NW, Cedar Lake, represented by Tom Nye.
PID 206-084-000040. Two lots, with new home construction on hill. Some dirt to be removed so that house is 30’ from bluff. New sewer will be a multi-flow sewer system. Discussion. Dick Naaktgeboren presented motion to approve variances of too close to road of 48.5 feet from centerline of road and for the construction of a screened porch that would be at 14’ from proposed sewer area. Chuck Carlson, second. Motion approved.
5. Jerome Schauf, 8908 Griffith Ave NW, Mink Lake.PID 206-000-241201. Request to build a storage building that would be over maximum allowable size. 5.5 acres. Dick Naaktgeboren presented motion to allow variance for one oversized shed, 520 s/f over maximum. Reason is 4,000 s/f is allowable for two sheds. Chuck Carlson, second. Motion carried.
Mr. Schauf asked how the township plans to correct the road at his property where the cul de sac appears to be on his property. John noted that he has made a site visit and the road will be moved into the right of way after trees are cleared and dirt added for a culvert.
6. Lake Center Bar and Grille, Craig Stradtman. Request for liquor license renewal.
Board noted that a telephone complaint has been received that Lake Center Bar and Grille has a pile of dirt in a road ditch that should be removed. Mr. Stradtman agreed that he had a pile of dirt about 10’ in length by 3’ wide on the right of way that was left after Highway 24 reconstruction and he allowed the pile thinking it would stop vehicles from driving into the graveyard. Dick Naaktgeboren responded that the dirt should be removed and that John Dearing had discussed previously with Mr. Stradtman of the need for a chain or rope fence or posts or rocks to stop vehicles from driving onto the cemetery area. Mr. Stradtman agreed to inform the board of his intentions to construct a barrier.
With the motion presented by Dick Naaktgeboren, second of Chuck Carlson, the board approved the 3.2, liquor and wine license renewal for Lake Center Bar and Grille.
Bid Opening, 8:30 p.m.:
Class 5 Gravel:
Annandale Rock Products $4.60 c/yard tied to loading & hauling bid-Mid-Minnesota
Kolles Sand and Gravel $8.23 c/yard gravel loaded and hauled.
Motion Dick Naaktgeboren., second John Dearing. and motion approved to accept bid from Kolles Sand and Gravel at $8.23 c/y for gravel, loaded and hauled
Haul and spread Class 5 Gravel
Mid-Minnesota Hot Mix $3.80 c/yard haul gravel and spread. Bid tied to Annandale
Rock Products for gravel.
M.B.E, Inc $4.88 c/yard
D.L.L. Excavating $4.20 c/yard
Motion Dick Naaktgeboren, second by John Dearing and motion approved to accept bid from Kolles Sand and Gravel at $8.23 c/y for gravel, loaded and hauled.
Dust Control Service:
Dustcoating, Inc. $.675/gallon Magnesium chloride furnished and applied to various township roads.
Ferrellgas $0.31/$0.62 – 9’/18’ pass
$0.41/$0.82 – 12’/24’ pass
Motion Chuck Carlson, second Dick Naaktgeboren and motion approved to accept bid from Dustcoating, Inc for approximately 40,000 gallons of dust control at $.675/gallon of Magnesium Chloride.
Maintenance Men Meeting: Mark Miller, present; Douglas Smith, absent
A.. Mark Miller expressed the need for fill for the Jenkins Avenue Road Improvement. Nearby property owner has agreed to allow fill to be removed. With motion by Dick Naaktgeboren, second by Chuck Carlson, the board approved the purchase of approximately 15,000 yards at $1.25/yard from Margaret Kennedy.
Dale Erdmann, contractor, will use a GPS to determine area and depth of fill that can be removed.
B.. Crack Fill Bid: Asphalt Surface Technologies: $1.39/pound installed.
A-1 $1.26/pound installed.
A-1, Les Lemieux owner’s bid was accepted by motion of Dick Naaktgeboren and second of Chuck Carlson.
Other Business:
1. Corinna Township P&Z Commission Meeting, Thursday, May 8, 2008
Charlotte Quiggle, Chairman, stated that the commissioners reviewed the administrator’s report and the Alternative Shoreland Standards.
2. Corinna Township Planning and Zoning:
Wright County Planning and Zoning, letter 4/22/08, requested that township prepare a draft “Memorandum of Understanding” for consideration at next meeting tentatively set for May 12, 2008. Dick Naaktgeboren stated that the board needs to review this memo before the next meeting. John Dearing reported that Middleview Township had its first meeting with Wright County Commissioners to discuss Planning and Zoning for their township.
3. NW Quadrant Comprehensive Plan:
Aggregate Meeting, 5/1/08. The agenda covered a policy review and gravel pit data.
Natural Resources/Water Quality Meeting, May 5: Speaker from Wright County Water Resources and review NEQ Resource Policies.
4. Annexation Agreement with City of Annandale: Special Meeting/Town Board and City Council, 5/6/08. Town Board presented the Township Orderly Annexation Agreement proposal, which is similar to the Corinna Township and Maple Lake Annexation Agreement, to the city representatives Brennan McAlpin, Bill McNellis and Mark Casey. A few changes may be made but numbers seemed agreeable. Agreement will be presented at a city council meeting.
5. Gravel Tax Distribution: Wright County payment of township share of gravel tax did not agree with tonnage that Knife River reported. Wright County Auditor/Treasurer will be asked to research the gravel tax settlement.
6. Schlenner Wenner and Company, Township Auditor. No update.
7. Highway 55 Coalition Full Membership Meeting, Friday, April 18, 2008. Open House was April 29 for design concept display.
8. Junk Amnesty, July 29, 2008: Town Board accepted Greenman Technologies proprosal for tire recycling. Richard Naaktgeboren stated that he has confirmed vendors for the oil, oil filter, and scrap recycling.
9. Junk Violations:
Milo Vail, 8008 Griffith Ave NW. Letter stated deadline for junk to be removed by May 8, 2008.
Tawny Gage, 8038 Griffith Ave NW. 4/15, Ms Gage promised to remove house in two weeks. Neighbor has reported that house is not boarded up or torn down. John Dearing offered to make follow up call to Ms Gage.
Dave Chumley, 9540 Ingram Ave NW. Board member reported that the residence yard has been cleaned up.
Steve Leinonen, 11718 Kramer Ave NW. Letter stated that property must be cleaned up by May 22, 2008.
Ron Worden, 9167 Kilbury Ave NW.Assistant Wright County Attorney called that a court date of 4/22 was set for Ron Worden and he did not appear. Assistant Attorney wished township to confirm as to present condition of this property.
Township will report that the junk and vehicles in the yard remain but the items may have been moved to different areas in the yard.
10. MN DOT Agreement with Corinna. Payment was received, April 23, 2008, for road life consumed on township roads which were used as unofficial detours when Highway 24 was reconstructed.
11. Corinna Township/Maple Lake Fire Department Contract, 2008-2009. Signed contract received.
12. Public Participation Survey for Hazard Mitigation Planning. Survey completed and to be mailed to Wright County Emergency Management Director.
13. Dan Hinrichs, e-mail 4/29/08. Response to inquiry was that the town board approved bids for crack seal application and 75th Street, south side of Somers Lake will be cracksealed and shoulders touched up as needed.
14. Richard Selhaver, 7166 Jenkins Ave NW. Response to inquiry: trees removed were in road right of way and branches of other trees were trimmed back so as not to leave bare branch stubs. Some ditch work is planned for water flow. No realigning of the road is planned.
15. Hollister Avenue: In response to property owner complaint that his sprinkler system was damaged by grader. Dick Naaktgeboren and John Dearing made a site visit. The sprinkler system was on the road right of way.
16. Drug/Alcohol Testing. From a regular pool of names, a township maintenance man will have the test this week.
17. Kathy Bjorklund, 8755 Griffith Ave NW, 4/24/08 E-mail: Stated concern of rocks and dirt in her road ditch. Township response was that occasionally loose gravel is pushed to the ditches but not on purpose when plowing snow or grading roads. We regret we have no solution.
18. Wright County Futures Project Meeting, Thursday, May 15, 2008, at Rockford Town Hall. Dick Naaktgeboren and Chuck Carlson plan to attend.
19. Payment of Claims: Claims covered by Check Numbers 14360-14410 and Electronic Transfers 21-24 for the total amount of $135,381.74 were approved for payment.
With no further business and with motion by Dick Naaktgeboren, second of Chuck Carlson, the meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved May 20, 2008
Viola K. Novotne John Dearing
Clerk Chairman