Alexandria Township

Alexandria, Minnesota 56308

Minutes of the meeting of 02-02-09

A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Alexandria Township was held on the 2nd Day of February 2009 at the Alexandria Township Conference Room, 610 Fillmore Street.

ROLL CALL: Supervisors present were 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 6:00 PM.

Alstead, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Alstead, seconded by Casper, made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 21, 2009 regular board meeting with the correction of a typographical error. Motion carried unanimously.

Supervisor Ross joined the meeting.

Alstead, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to authorize payment of claims 9035-9045 in the amount of $26,979.73, net payroll in the amount of $2,585.28 for a total of $29,565.01. Motion carried unanimously.

CITIZEN’S CONCERNS: None

PLANNING REPORT: Zoning Administrator Oleson provided an “end of the year” report. This report listed issues that are unresolved, such as violations, etc. It also listed current trends re housing and land use. The board discussed an enforcement issue pertaining to a landowner getting connected to ALASD. Zoning Administrator Oleson also stated that CGI training sessions would be free of charge for township officials.

Oleson also mentioned that the preliminary plat for Lake Jessie Meadows, First Addition (Outlot A) would be coming before the planning commission this month.

ENGINEER’S REPORT: Engineer Kuhn stated he is addressing drainage issues with the Lake Jessie Meadows, First Addition preliminary plat. He also stated that the transportation committee would be meeting February 3^rd at 3 p.m.

OLD BUSINESS: Supervisor Ross stated that he had met with Christin Klimek, Executive Director of the Humane Society, regarding escalating animal control costs. He intimated that Alexandria Township is interested in pursuing a long-term investment, and suggested that the township would consider committing an increased investment in spading and neutering animals if the net effect would decrease the amount spent annually on boarding and disposing of animals. Ms. Klimek will take this proposal to her board. Supervisor Ross said another possible avenue to pursue would be to lobby the county to assess a $1 per capita fee countywide. There is no “quick fix”. He stipulated that the Society’s entire budget is $169K/yr. For 2008, the county paid $7700; the City of Alexandria, $39,000; Alexandria Township $31,000. Alexandria Township, Alexandria City, and LaGrand Township contribute the most, roughly 30% each from Alexandria and LaGrand Townships and 40% from the City of Alexandria. Supervisor Ross will meet with Ms. Klimek in a month.

The town board discussed the distribution of a newsletter, which would be sent before the annual meeting in March. Articles to include would be LAR, encouragement for residents to come out and vote, plowing and the parking ban, budget, permitting process, etc.

NEW BUSINESS: Clerk Raisanen recommended Verla Schwendemann, Darlene O’Brien, Barb Sather and Paul Stennes to serve as election judges for the upcoming township election to appoint Darlene O’Brien as the head judge. Ross, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to make these appointments as recommended. Motion carried unanimously.

Chairman Thalman stated that the Joint Planning Committee met and resumed discussion of the tabled Lake Geneva Trinity preliminary plat, in particular Bass Point Rd. He stated that the city would allow this road to be narrower than a typical rural cross section. It would, however, still meet township road standards. This item is still on hold due to applicant inactivity.

Being no further business Alstead, seconded by Ross, made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted.....

_____________________

Gregg Raisanen, Clerk

Approved this _____ day of _________, 2009

______________________________

Roger Thalman, Chairman