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

ROCHESTER TOWNSHIP BOARD - MEETING MINUTES

April 13, 2006

Gary Donovan called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM

Members Present: Jeff Orth, Gary Donovan, Brian Mueller, Lenny Laures

Members Absent: Douglas Butler, Brenda Dicken

Guests: Donald Bourquin, Irvin Lilly & Cascade Board

Annual Meeting Minutes - The minutes of the March Annual Meeting were reviewed and signed by the judges. Jeff Orth made a motion to approve the review of the Annual Meeting minutes, Brian Mueller seconded the motion; it was voted on and passed.

March Minutes - Jeff Orth made a motion to approve the March 2006 minutes. Brian Mueller seconded the motion; it was voted on and passed.

Treasurer’s Report – Gary Swenson gave the treasurer’s report for March showing we had $41,536.15 in our checking account and $553,014.83 in a money market account. The separate funds within the checking account contain $240,000 in reserve and $356,836.71 available for operations.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Jeff Orth made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. Brian Mueller seconded the motion, it was voted on and passed.

Township claims – The Township claims from 231 to 245 for $18,872.46 were presented for payment. Jeff Orth moved to approve the claims. Brian Mueller seconded the motion, it was voted on and passed.

Joint Powers Claims - The JPB claims from 503-528 in the amount of $14,398.20 were presented for payment. Jeff Orth made a motion to approve the JPB claims. Brian Mueller seconded the Joint Powers Claims, it was voted on and passed.

Metes & Bounds – Roger Ihrke presented the information on Donald Bourquin Metes and Bounds request. He would like to sell an additional 6 acres to his daughter in the NW corner of the SW ¼ of section 7. Jeff Orth made a motion to approve the Metes and Bounds request. Gary Donovan seconded the motion, it was voted on and passed.

Leitzen zone change request. - Mark Leitzen said at the present time the pit was purchased for future use and for now will be a reserve and used lightly. He would like to know if they could delay paving the road until some time in the future when the pit will be come fully operational. Roger Ihrke said that our zoning ordinance requires that the road going to and coming from the sand pit has to be paved before or when it is rezoned and furthermore the cost cannot be paid for by the residents of the township. The board discussed paving the road with Mark Leitzen. Jeff Orth suggested we table it until Mark Lietzen comes up with a plan or an agreement with the Township on how the road is addressed. Mark said that in Salem Township they have conditional use permit with regulations that are activated when they start mining the sand. Regarding what the townboard’s next move may be, Roger stated that, until Leitzens present a formal request, the board has no action to consider.

Mr. Irvin Lilly has a concern about replacing a fence that is between his property and the sub-division Boulder Creek. Mr. Holtegaard objected to paying for half of line fence that needs to be replaced. He wants to put in a four wire barbwire fence for beef cattle. Gary Donovan asked Jeff if he would be willing to discuss this with Mr. Holtegaard to bring about a resolution, to which Jeff agreed.

Matt Opat, from GGG, Inc. was hired by the Meadow Links Golf Course to do a FEMA map adjustment (flood plain maps) for Meadow Links Golf Course. They are requesting to adjust the flood plan by 6 inches in the area next to CR#22 that they’re proposing to annex. This will reduce the volume of water that can be temporarily stored in this area. Jeff Orth said that filling it in would increase the water level during a flood and create a liability for the Township. Roger suggested that he contact FEMA and see what direction they can give us.

Scenic Oaks – The developer of Scenic Oaks is working on another development to the west of the present Scenic Oaks area. This annexation is out side of the 25 year plan and it amounts to about 160 acres.

Gary Donovan recessed the Rochester Town Board Meeting for the purpose of convening the JP Board 8:45PM.

Gary Donovan called the Rochester Township meeting back to order.

The annual road bids for blacktop and gravel were discussed and Jeff Orth made a motion to approve the bids as presented by the JPB, Brian Mueller seconded the motion; it was voted on and passed.

Gary Donovan recessed the Rochester Town Board Meeting for the purpose of reconvening the JP Board.

Gary Donovan called the Rochester Township meeting back to order.

LGA – Lenny gave a report on LGA

Annual Road Inspection – May 4th 9 AM at the Town Hall

Road Report – Lenny said they have started sweeping rock out of lawns and the frost is coming out, so we have a few frost boils to deal with.

Eighth Street Report – The second layer of bituminous will not be laid until after the road weight limits are off.

Land Use Planning workshops – Jeff Orth said that we should encourage our board members to attend. The cost is about $135 per member. Gary Donovan suggested this be discussed further at our May meeting.

Meeting Adjourned 10:30 PM

Respectfully Submitted,

Gary Swenson, Clerk

Gary Donovan, Chair

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

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