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ROCHESTER TOWNSHIP BOARD - MEETING MINUTES
Gary Donovan called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM Members Present –Brian Mueller, Gary Donovan, Jeff Orth, Douglas
Butler, Lenny Laures, Brenda Dicken and Gary Swenson. Guests: Merlin Miller, Diane Miller, Gene Peters, Patricia Nyberg and
Gary Pedersen Gary Donovan Called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM Minutes – Jeff Orth made a motion to approve the minutes as
corrected. Doug Butler seconded the motion and it was voted on and
passed. Windsor Chase Dr. - Right of way concerns - Mr. Miller said the new
road has taken up his right of way, the cul-de-sac is basically on their
property. They are concerned that the snow from the cul-de-sac will be
plowed up on their property and on their septic drain field. They
thought the cul-de-sac is within 7 feet on their drain field. Gary
Donovan suggested that the township and the Miller’s watch this
potential snow problem and deal with any problems that might come up.
They would like to review it this spring after the winter snow season.
They also expressed a safety concern about a 20-30 foot opening
between the guard rail and the driveway on the northeast corner. Gene Peters mention that Skyline Raceway has not cleaned up the trees
that have fallen into his field surrounding their property and would
like the board to look at it and contact them about cleaning it up. Gary
Donovan and Jeff Orth will stop over and talk to them. Planning and Zoning is having a meeting next Tuesday for a proposed
Ivy lodge (drug treatment facility) in the township on the grounds of
the former Mayo property. Patricia Nyberg asked if there was anything new regarding the traffic
count on Meadow Crossing Road. At this point there is no change and
nothing has been brought back to the board in this regard. They also
moved mail boxes in that area without the owners permission. Patricia
said that they are proposing a building or shelter in the designated
parkland. The board was not aware of the proposed building, but if there
is one, it has to fall within the township ordinance and have a building
permit. Mayo Woodlands entrance sign – The entrance wall on Mayo Woodlands
has changed somewhat from what was originally designed and meets the
requirements of the township ordinance. JPB Budget Meeting – The Joint Powers Budget meeting will be on
December 7, 2006 at 7PM. The personnel committee (Corky & Doug) and the
equipment committee ( Lenny, Brian & Jeff) will meet prior to the JPB
meeting. Jeff Orth made a motion that we approve the purchase of a new mower
tractor in the amount of $37,950. Brian seconded the motion, it was
voted on and it was approved. This motion will be part of the JPB agenda
and also has to be approved by the Cascade Township Board prior to
action being taken. General Election – Gary Swenson said that he used eight judges for
the general election and they worked a total of 126 hours, compared with
80 hours in the primary, there was also 25 hours of paid training for a
total of 231 hours. The total cost of $2,310 for both elections and
training. Road Matters – Lenny Laures reported that the turn lane on Meadow
Crossing Road is complete. They have started building a salt/sand pile
at both sites. Sand is about $4.35 per ton. The cost of trucking is
about equal to the sand in price. Salt has gone up about 18%. Lenny has
talked to the part time road crew and they are ready to go for the new
season. The Windsor Lane and Windsor Chase roads are complete and worked out
well. Our town parking lot is done and we ended up with a nice lot.
Lenny suggested that the town board send a letter complementing them on
a job well done. Janke Drive - The Janke’s had two driveways entering our township
road, which is against current ordinance. Lenny discussed it with them
and they agreed that they would elimate the second driveway, if the
township black topped their southern most drive. Mayo Woodlands Park – Lenny expressed his concern to the town board
about the proposed access to the park off of the main road and the lack
of off street parking. Treasure’s Report
Douglas Butler made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report.
Brenda Dicken seconded the motion; it was voted on and approved. Brenda Dicken approved the JPB claims #649 – 672 for $23,533.01 plus
$1,719.89 for sand. Doug Bulter seconded motion, it was voted on and
passed. TCPA – Brenda Dicken reported on the TCPA meeting. There was
discussion about animal units and changes proposed. LGA – Brenda Dicken reported that there is nothing new. NPDES report – There is a meeting set up at 2:30 PM next Tuesday, November 14th at Peoples Cooperative Power. A representative from the state will be there to discuss our response to the report. Animal Control - Douglas Butler talked to Captain Rieland, he said
the real problem in townships is dangerous dogs, and the township has to
appoint someone to be the local authority and come up with a policy on
how we will handle dangerous and potentially dangerous animals. The
township has a leash law in plotted areas. At this point there are no
exotic animals in this township so if any one requests to have an exotic
animal from this point on they must get a permit from the township. The
board designated Douglas Butler as our contact person. Jeff Orth moved
that we acknowledge that we are the local animal control authority and
appoint Douglas Butler as our animal control official. Brenda Dicken
seconded the motion, it was voted on and approved. MATTS Life Insurance – Gary Donovan reported that there are several
plans available and reviewed them with the board. It was suggested that
we invite our representative (Jim Stephen) from The Security Benefits
Co. to explain and look at other companies. Boulder Creek Update - Gary Donovan will continue to try get a hold
of Steve Holtigaard to discuss the resolution of the culvert situation.
It was suggested that we have GGG, Inc. go up to Boulder Creek’s latest
addition and see that all procedures dealing with grading plan are being
followed. Legislative election update – Brenda Dicken suggested that we contact
our newly elected and current legislators and invite them to a township
meeting. The board could then relate to them some of our concerns
relating to township legislative matters. It was determined that we were
going to invite Andy Welti and Ann Lynch to an up coming board meeting.
Head Wall Policy – Peter Tiede suggested we should hire an
engineering firm to do an inventory of our head walls in the township
and grade them and then deal with the 5 or 10 worst problems. Jeff Orth
made a motion to have Lenny Laures (get quotes from at least two firms)
to hire an engineer to develop an inventory of the head walls in our
township and develop standards and to present the quotes at the next
Rochester Township Meeing for action. Douglas Butler seconded the
motion, it was voted on and approved. Meadow Lakes Golf Club LLC - Meadow Lakes Golf Club LLC has requested
that we consider approving the renewal of their “on-sale” liquor
license. Brian Mueller made a motion to approve the Liquor License for
Meadow Lakes Golf Club LLC. Douglas Butler seconded the motion, it was
voted on and passed. Brenda Dicken made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:15 PM, Brian
Mueller seconded the motion, it was voted on and passed. Respectfully Submitted, Gary Swenson, Clerk Gary Donovan, Chair
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Rochester Township - 4111 11th Avenue SW - Rochester, Minnesota 55902 - Tel. (507) 282-6488 |
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