Alexandria Township

Alexandria, Minnesota 56308

Minutes of the meeting of 8-01-2005

A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Alexandria Township was held on the 1^st

day of August 2005.

ROLL CALL: Supervisors present were T. Michael Thompson, Joel Dahlheimer, and Roger Thalman. Also present were Gregg Raisanen, Clerk and Mona Billmark, Treasurer. As said members formed a quorum and the meeting was called to order by Chairman Thalman at 7:30 PM.

Thompson, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to adopt the agenda with the addition of discussion of appointment of a LAR representative. Motion carried unanimously.

Dahlheimer, seconded by Thompson, made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 18, 2005 regular board meeting as written. Motion carried.

Thompson, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to authorize payment of the bills in the amount of $12,800.84 and to authorize the transfer of $12,000.00 from the savings into the checking account. Motion carried unanimously.

CITIZEN’S CONCERNS: Two residents of Sioux Lane were present to voice concern about the condition of the ditch along Sioux Lane. They were informed that the Board has authorized additional work in the ditch providing that they sign a temporary construction easement and agree to seed the ditch after the work is completed. Brad Anderson also expressed concern about the quality of the work completed on Pawnee Drive west and inquired into who inspected the contractor while the work was being completed.

ENGINEER’S REPORT: Engineer Kuhn reported that the residents on Boy’s Ave. are not satisfied with the turnaround. He suggested that the residents could pay to have this area blacktopped even though this does not meet township standards for a turnaround. The Board was in consensus to allow the residents on Boy’s Ave. to improve the turnaround on Boy’s Ave. provided that they pay the entire cost of improvement and coordinate the work with the township engineer.

Engineer Kuhn reported that the final plat for Geneva Estates East has been approved after additional drainage easements had been recorded for some of the lots.

Chairman Thalman reported that the Joint Planning Board has approved a tree preservation ordinance to require that any new developments located within the joint orderly annexation area preserve some trees.

OLD BUSINESS: Clerk Raisanen reported that the newsletter was completed with some additional editing prior to print. He informed the Board that the bulk-mailing permit has expired and would cost $150.00 to reinstate and an additional $150.00 annual fee. The Board directed Clerk Raisanen to reinstate the bulk-mailing permit with the US Postal Service.

Supervisor Thompson reported that a new appointment to the LAR Board needs to be done. Bryon Alstead volunteered to serve in this capacity. Clerk Raisanen will find out the details of the appointment and prepare a resolution for the Board’s consideration at the next meeting.

The Board discussed a subdivision ordinance. Chairman Thalman made the recommendation that the township should move forward and take over the control of subdivisions within Alexandria Township.

Dahlheimer, seconded by Thompson, made a motion to recess the meeting and to reconvene upon the arrival of Ben Oleson. Motion carried unanimously and the meeting was recessed at 8:30PM.

Thompson, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to reconvene the meeting. Motion carried and the meeting was reconvened at 8:40 PM.

Ben Oleson presented the board a proposal for the drafting of the comprehensive land use plan. He reported that the Planning Commission discussed the proposal and supported a plan that would present a mid level of depth. Thompson, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to contract with Community Growth Institute in the amount not to exceed $24,800.00 for drafting the comprehensive land use plan. Motion carried unanimously.

Ben Oleson provided a summary of actions that the township could take in regard to planning and zoning. He reported that the township could immediately take over the responsibility of subdivisions as long as the township was as, or more restrictive, than the County. He reported that the township might be able to take over portions of the ordinance; however, administering this may be difficult. The board was in consensus to have the planning commission review the county’s subdivision ordinance and make a recommendation back to the Board.

Being no further business Thompson, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM.

Respectfully Submitted.....

Gregg Raisanen, Clerk

Approved this _____ day of _________, 2005

Roger Thalman, Chairman