Alexandria Township

Alexandria, Minnesota 56308

Minutes of the meeting of 9-18-2006

A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Alexandria Township was held on the 18^th Day of September 2006 at the Alexandria Township Conference Room, 610 Fillmore Street.

ROLL CALL: Supervisors present were Louis Ross, Bryon Alstead, Jim Casper, 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.

Dahlheimer, seconded by Ross, made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented with the addition of discussion about the ALASD levy under new business and the undeveloped lot along Neewana Beach Rd under the Engineer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.

Alstead, seconded by Ross, made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 6, 2006 regular board meeting as written. Motion carried unanimously.

Dahlheimer, seconded by Ross, made a motion to authorize payment of claims 6274-6288 in the amount of $7,569.63 and to authorize the transfer of $7,500.00 from the savings into the checking account. Motion carried unanimously.

CITIZEN’S CONCERNS: Clerk Raisanen reported that he had contacted Victoria Dale regarding the possible transfer of the park along Green Lane to the township. He reported that the park is jointly owned by numerous landowners and would possibly require a title change on all the landowner’s deeds. He will contact Attorney Haseman to discuss the issue.

ENGINEER’S REPORT: Engineer Kuhn presented a revised feasibility report for the paving of the roads in the Golden Gate Area. Total project cost excluding legal fees is estimated to be $228,600.00, which is an increase of approximately $50,000 over the original estimate primarily due to an increase in the cost of oil. This estimate would result in an estimated assessment of $2,500/parcel to the benefiting property owners. The board discussed whether to proceed with a public hearing or to wait until the spring to get another estimate. Ross, seconded by Casper, made a motion to adopt Resolution 06-05, a resolution receiving report and calling for a hearing on improvement of Golden Gate Ave., Kings Rd., Bridge St., Castle Lane, and a portion of Queens Rd. Motion carried unanimously.

Clerk Raisanen reported that he had spoken to the developer of Airway Acres who indicated to him that the turnaround at the end of Airway Lane was never recorded as part of the final plat. Engineer Kuhn will review and report back to the board.

Clerk Raisanen reported that the developer of Wildflower Estates had cleaned out the storm-water retention pond and has contacted a contractor to remove the sediment blocking the pipe for the catch basin.

The board discussed the tax forfeited undeveloped lot that contains the wetland located along Neewana Beach Rd. Douglas County Commissioner Dan Olson indicated that the County might be interested in purchasing the lot back from the new owner. Engineer Kuhn reported that Jerry Haggenmiller, Douglas County Soil and Water Conservation, is writing a letter to support the township’s position that this lot should not be developed.

OLD BUSINESS: The board discussed a time for a future meeting with the Douglas County Commissioners to discuss future planning and zoning within Alexandria Township. Commissioner Olson recommended that the meeting be held after the November elections. The zoning subcommittee will be meeting to discuss the items addressed in Ben Olson letter to the board.

NEW BUSINESS: No future upcoming county planning and zoning issues were discussed. Supervisor Dahlheimer reported that he was subpoenaed and testified in regard to the denial of a variance request by Douglas County for a property located along Lake Geneva.

Clerk Raisanen reported that he had received an ALASD levy for 2006 payable in 2007 in the amount of $144,711 compared to an estimated amount of $119,035 that was given to the citizen’s at the annual meeting. Alstead, seconded by Ross, made a motion to levy $144,711 in 2006 payable in 2007 for ALASD. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Thalman reported that the bids received for the expansion and rebuild of the sewer plant were close to the estimates. He indicated that the current breakdown of payment for the expansion is: 39% tax levy, 43% new user hookup fees, and 18% user fees. The ALASD board will be making a final recommendation in the future.

Being no further business Ross, seconded by Alstead, made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM.

Respectfully Submitted.....

Gregg Raisanen, Clerk

Approved this _____ day of _________, 2006

Roger Thalman, Chairman