4111 11th Avenue SW - Rochester, Minnesota 55902 - Tel. (507) 282-6488

ROCHESTER TOWNSHIP BOARD - MEETING MINUTES

Date

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Board Minutes

Members Present: Gary Donovan, Brenda Dicken, Jeff Orth, Douglas Butler, Lenny Laures, Brian Mueller and Gary Swenson.

Members Absent:

Guests: Deputy Val Coe, Bruce Borgerding, and Gary Pedersen

Douglas Butler called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM.

Minutes - Jeff Orth made a motion to approve the minutes. Brenda Dicken seconded the motion; it was voted on and passed.

Old Business –

Snow removal agreements - Jeff Orth asked Dr. Vasdev about the agreement and he said he hasn’t received it back from his attorney.

Review of Appreciation dinner – good time was had by all.

Ivy Lodge Update – Nothing new.

Zoning Ordinance – Gary Donovan reported the revised planning ordinance was again at the Planning and Zoning Ordinance Meeting and no changes were made. The board discussed when we would have a public hearing on the revised ordinance. It was decided to have the public hearing during our regular board.

Headwall letter - Gary Donovan read a proposed letter to be sent to all affected parties.

Brenda suggested we explain what a headwall is. Doulas Butler suggested a change in wording. Gary Donovan will send out a revised copy of the letter.

MPCA Fee - New Permit Application - The board decided to send a note with the payment in protest and plan to register a complaint with our legislators. It was suggested that we develop a resolution objecting to the payment and send it to the County Unit. Jeff Orth made a motion that we pay the $400 MS4 fee. Gary Donovan seconded the motion; it was voted on and passed. Brenda reported our annual MPCA report is due in June.

New Business

Railroad Resolution – Brenda Dicken read the resolution from Olmsted County Township Officers requesting the County Board of Commissioners to participate with Federal and State Transportation Planning. Lenny said it is now called the Olmsted County Freight Rail Bypass; it does not include Winona and Dodge counties.

Gary Donovan made a motion that we adopt the Railroad Resolution presented by Olmsted County Township Association. Brenda Dicken seconded the motion; it was voted on and passed with one Jeff Orth objecting.

Gary Donovan made a motion to record how the votes were cast and for or against unless it was unanimous. Jeff Orth seconded the motion; it was voted on and passed.

Annual Meeting Agenda and newsletter. - Agenda was discussed.

Gary Donovan made a motion to adopt a resolution to have Brian Mueller and himself be absentee election commission judges and election judges for our March Town Election. Brenda Dicken seconded the motion; it was voted on and passed.

Treasurer’s report - Jeff Orth made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. Gary Donovan seconded the motion; it was voted on and passed.

TREASURER's REPORT

RT Claims - Brenda Dicken made a motion to approve the Rochester Township claims # 1924 – 1935 for $20,703.05. Brian Mueller seconded the motion; it was voted on and passed.

JPB Claims - Jeff Orth made a motion to approve the Joint Powers Board claims # 1977 – 2000 for $ 18,839.37. Brenda Dicken seconded the motion; it was voted on and passed.

JPB Meeting – Bid opening for the 1 ton truck will be on February 25th.

Maintenance Supervisor Report - Lenny said there was less snow, colder weather but drifting. He updated the board on the status of the new 1-ton truck.

Budget meeting and board of Audit – March 4th at 8 am.

Deputy Valerie Coe – Valeria Coe updated township on monthly incidents in township. There were several security alarm calls in the township and it was suggested that it be discussed at the annual sheriff contract evaluation. There was a runaway from the VonWald shelter.

Board of Adjustment –Meeting prior to board meeting.

P & Z Commission – The Planning and Zoning Committee met and discussed the revised township ordinances. They were accepted as written.

TCPA – Brenda Dicken reported on the TCPA meeting.

Budget Meeting - The board reviewed the 2010 expenses, 2011 budget and set the 2012 Township Proposed Budget at $705,058.

Meeting Adjourned - Brian Mueller made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:21 PM. Gary Donovan seconded the motion; it was voted on and passed.

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