Alexandria Township

Alexandria, Minnesota 56308

Minutes of the meeting of 12-05-2005

A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Alexandria Township was held on the 5^th day of December 2005.

ROLL CALL: Supervisors present were Louis Ross, 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 Ross, made a motion to adopt the agenda with the addition of an update of action from the Joint Zoning Board. Motion carried unanimously.

Ross, seconded by Thompson, made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 21, 2005 regular board meeting as written. Motion unanimously.

Thompson, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to authorize payment of the bills in the amount of $22,649.86 and to transfer 22,000.00 from the savings into the checking account. Motion carried unanimously.

ENGINEER’S REPORT: Engineer Kuhn reported that Clerk Raisanen and him met with Gene and Shelly Karnis regarding the Wilderness Ridge Stormwater retention pond. They were unwilling to pay for ½ of the construction costs estimated to be approximately $10,000.00 to clean out and rebuild the pond. Mr. Karnis was going to contact other contractors to obtain other quotes for the work.

Chairman Thalman reported that the conditions outlined by Engineer Kuhn for the Rosewood Estates development have been met and a building permit has been issued for construction of homes in this development.

OLD BUSINESS: Ross, seconded by Thompson, made a motion to contract with Chris Mitchell Accounting to complete the 2005 financial audit in the amount of $3,200.00. Motion carried unanimously. Motion carried unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS: Clerk Raisanen reported that he had received a quote for salt/sand from Alden Just Road Maintenance in amount of $22.50/yd. He also reported that Douglas County Public Works is selling salt/sand to public entities for $18.50/yd.; however, it is not available to private contractors. Thompson, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to buy salt/sand from Alden Just Road Maintenance for the amount of $22.50/yd. Motion carried unanimously.

Chairman Thalman reported that the Joint Zoning Board reviewed the realigning of a lot near the LeHommeDieu Swimming Beach and had no objection to the application. They also passed an interim moratorium on the installation of large signs within the joint zoning jurisdiction.

Curt Stoeckel was present to discuss the application for a variance splitting a non-conforming lot by Greg Westgaard for his property located on Lake Jessie. Both Chairman Thalman and Supervisor Ross expressed concern about recommending approval since no hardship has been demonstrated. Mr. Stoeckel inquired if the township would oppose a PUD for this land. The board indicated that if the application met the county requirements there probably would not be any objection to the request; however, it would be reviewed after the application was filed with the county.

Being no further business Ross, seconded by Thompson, made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:30PM.

Respectfully Submitted.....

Gregg Raisanen, Clerk

Approved this _____ day of _________, 2005

Roger Thalman, Chairman