2009

 

LAKE MARY TOWNSHIP

MONTHLY MEETING

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 08, 2009

 

Our December meeting was at the Lake Mary Town Hall at 7:00pm. The meeting was called to order by Dean Radil, Chairperson, with the pledge to the flag. All board members were present.

 

Motion by Brad and seconded by Dean for approval of the agenda with additions. Motion carried 3-0.

 

Motion by Brad and seconded by James for approval of the bills, including payroll, totaling $22,024.07. Motion carried 3-0.

 

Motion by James and seconded by Brad to approve the minutes with changes. Motion carried 3-0.

 

Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the Treasurer Report. Motion carried 3-0.

 

Gaylen Lerohl called Bonnie to let the board know that his is interested in being the ALASD representative for Lake Mary Township. He was unable to make the December meeting but will be present at the January 12, 2010 to introduce himself.

 

The DNR looked into the assessments regarding sewer and since there is no benefit for the sewer on the parcels that were assessed they are not paying this. This is in accordance with State Statute 435.19.

 

Hummingbird Way is missing speed signs and road signs. There is also a complaint that the tar is already breaking up. Dean contacted Riley’s regarding the breaking up of the tar. Brad will check on the speed limit signs. Jeff Runge will try to get the posts in to put the road signs back up.

 

Spearfish Estates is dividing again. The supervisors looked over the map.

 

Brad will look through the Census Bureau kit and work on the boundaries.

 

The positions up for election are the clerk position and supervisor position. Candidate filing opens December 29, 2009 and closes January 12, 2010. Anyone interested can contact the clerk.

 

There was a concerned citizen wondering if the grader could go all the way down to the end of Robin Lane. Unfortunately, the end of this road is a private drive so we cannot do anything until the property owners contact us.

 

There was discussion with Jeff Runge regarding the roads.

 

Mail bag was looked at and discussed.

 

Motioned by Brad and seconded by James to adjourn the meeting at 8:55pm.

 

Bonnie Lay, Clerk      Dean Radil, Chairman

 

LAKE MARY TOWNSHIP

MONTHLY MEETING

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2009

 

Our November meeting was at the Lake Mary Town Hall at 7:00pm. The meeting was called to order by Dean Radil, Chairperson, with the pledge to the flag. All board members were present.

 

Motion by Brad and seconded by James for approval of the agenda with additions. Motion carried 3-0.

 

Motion by Brad and seconded by James for approval of the bills, including payroll, totaling $6,533.51. Motion carried 3-0.

 

Motion by Brad and seconded by Dean to approve the minutes with changes. Motion carried 3-0.

 

Motion by James and seconded by Dean to approve the Treasurer Report. Motion carried 3-0.

 

Todd Roth announced that his boys were present observing the meeting to earn their community boy scout merit badge.

 

Tom never made it to the meeting for Hummingbird Way. There is one layer of tar on the road. There is a report that there is one soft spot on the road. The board will keep an eye on this. Dean will call Riley’s and have them check on the soft spot.

 

Kyle Hvezda is here regarding his development. There was a brief overview of the development to update everyone involved. The main concern right now is the sewer. Getting city sewer to the site would have to come down Co Rd. 21 which would run through Le Grand Township. Kyle made sure to let the neighbors know that he is not asking them to pay for his sewer. There is a lot of questions that need to be answered. Discussion was had as to the size of the sewer lines and the accessibility of them. Le Grand township has never been involved in subsidizing any sewer for development. Todd Roth is here with Zavadil Development to discuss the possibilities with sewer since they would like to start on the side of Co Rd 21. If Lake Mary and Le Grand Township assisted Kyle in running the sewer to his property could the township or Kyle be reimbursed for new people and developments connecting to sewer? Kyle has an estimate for what an onsite sewer would cost for private sewer, the estimate was $68,000. He is worried that if he put private in and then city sewer runs by that he will be forced into connecting. More discussion was had regarding these questions and concerns. Motion by Brad that Lake Mary Township does not oppose Kyle putting in a private system or oppose him putting in a public sewer down Co Rd 21. Seconded by James. Motion carried 3-0.

 

Gary Thoennes has questions regarding our dog ordinance. Discussion was had. He also had questions regarding the 2 mile buffer code from the city. Right now if you are in the 2 mile radius you have to get a county building permit and a city building permit. He is questioning how the township would fell if the county just took that over and the city not have the 2 mile radius. Discussion was had. Gary is requesting that if we talk to the commissioner or Dave Rush from Land and Resource at any time to mention to them if the township supports not having the 2 mile radius and having the County take it over so only one permit is required.

 

Bonnie read the letter regarding the shared agreement from the city for Sunfish Drive and Sunfish Lane. Discussion was had. Motion by James to proceed with drawing up the resolution for the payment of maintenance on Cross County Lane, Sunfish Drive and Sunfish Lane. Seconded by Brad. Motion carried 3-0.

 

Dick Telander is stepping down from representing Lake Mary Township on the ALASD board. Dick has spoke to Gaylen Lerohl who would be interested. Brad motion to accept the resignation. Seconded by James. Motion carried 3-0. The board thanks Dick for his service. Bonnie will send a letter requesting Mr. Lerohl to represent the board and be present at the December meeting.

 

The county sent out a road map to be looked over and updated if needed for the township. Discussion was had and the map was looked over.

 

There was a phone call requesting the grading and snowplowing on Fishhook go all the way to the township line. Jeff Runge was present and will make sure this happens.

 

Mail bag was looked at and discussed.

 

Motion by Brad and seconded by Dean to adjourn the meeting at 8:48pm. Motion carried 3-0.

 

 

 

Bonnie Lay, Clerk Dean Radil, Chairman

 

 

 

LAKE MARY TOWNSHIP

MONTHLY MEETING

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2009

 

Our October meeting was at the Lake Mary Town Hall at 7:00pm. The meeting was called to order by Dean Radil, Chairperson, with the pledge to the flag. All board members were present.

 

Motion by Brad and seconded by Dean for approval of the agenda with additions. Motion carried 3-0.

 

Motion by James and seconded by Brad for approval of the bills, including payroll, totaling $13,028.10. Motion carried 3-0.

 

Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the minutes with changes. Motion carried 3-0.

 

Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the Treasurer Report. Motion carried 3-0.

 

Kyle Hvezda was present regarding his development. Bruce Nelson from ALASD was also present regarding the sewer for the development. Discussion regarding the public sewer was had. It is not under the counties requirement to have public sewer so the township has to help initiate the sewer. It would be about 1 to 1 ½ miles of sewer. District policy shows that the sewer needs to be along the public road and not across private property. The board is asking Kyle/Bruce to bring to the board what the cost would be going down Co Rd 21 and what the feasibility of it is. The feasibility study could run into the thousands. The township is discussing the fact of sharing the cost with Kyle on this study being that it may benefit the township in the long run. We would also have to include Le Grand Township into this because the majority of the sewer running down Co Rd 21 would be in Le Grand Township. It was decided to be tabled this discussion until the November 10, 2009 meeting and invite Le Grand Township with the property owners along Co Rd 21 to discuss this. Bonnie will send out letters. We will also invite Zavadil’s because of the sewer expanding for their development.

 

No one was present for Hummingbird Way.

 

The board looked over the information sent to us regarding the graders that are for sale through Meeker County. Discussion was had.

 

The replacement cost for the Town Hall building was not discussed at the last meeting. Brad motion to change the replacement cost of the building to $130,000 from $123,600. Motion seconded by Dean. Motion carried 3-0.

 

Glawe Development is requesting that one of the township supervisors be at the on site commission meeting stating that the township is okay with private sewer. James will try to make the meeting and if he cannot he will contact Land and Resource.

 

Brad spoke to Alden Just regarding the shoulders on Pospisil Drive. He recommended next spring because it is so late in the year. Jeff Runge was present so the board explained the shoulder problem to him. Jeff will check into it.

 

Jeff Runge is here to discuss the roads in the township. He will contact Joe Riley regarding Hummingbird Way. Dean discussed Wildlife Drive having a load of dirt. There needs to be a load of gravel on Rock Wood Rd where the bus turns around. On the Frontage Road corners there needs a couple loads of gravel.

 

Premium for the Liability Insurance will be changing.

 

CapX2020 has an alternate route will be going down Co Rd 21. The main route is right down the freeway. Discussion was had.

 

Mark Folsom sent out information regarding grants available from the State of Minnesota for enhancements for physical polling place accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Bonnie will contact him to get an estimate to be able to send in by November 2, 2009 deadline.

 

Mailbag was looked at and discussed.

 

Motion by James and seconded by Brad to adjourn the meeting at 9:03 pm.

 

Bonnie Lay, Clerk     Dean Radil, Chairman

 

 

 

LAKE MARY TOWNSHIP

MONTHLY MEETING

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Our September meeting was at the Lake Mary Town Hall at 7:00pm. The meeting was called to order by Dean Radil, Chairperson, with the pledge to the flag.

 

Motion by James and seconded by Brad for approval of the agenda with additions. Motion carried 3-0.

 

Motion by Brad and seconded by James for approval of the bills, including payroll, totaling $16,284.26. Motion carried 3-0.

 

Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the minutes with changes. Motion carried 3-0.

 

Motion by James and seconded by Brad to approve the Treasurer Report. Motion carried 3-0.

 

Michelle has not heard anything regarding the maintenance contract on Cross Country Lane, Sunfish Lane and Sunfish Drive. She will send a follow-up letter regarding this.

 

Michelle revised the dog ordinance as requested last month. She has the revised ordinance with and presented it to the board. Bonnie read the ordinance. Motion by Brad and seconded by Dean to approve the ordinance. Motion carried 3-0. Motion by Brad to accept the resolution adopting the summary of the ordinance to be placed in the Echo Press. Seconded by Dean. Motion carried 3-0. Motion by Dean to adopt the resolution adopting an ordinance adding the cost of prosecution on all penalty offenses. Seconded by James. Motion carried 3-0. Michelle will take care of posting and publishing the dog ordinance and cost of prosecution ordinance.

 

There is a man hole sticking up right off Hwy 114 on Hummingbird Way. There was a complaint regarding this. Dean will talk to Riley Brothers regarding this to take care of it.

 

The shoulder on Nemic Estate/Rose Mary Circle washed out again. James will talk to Lyla Radil regarding getting Sentence to Service to come out and rake the washout back up to the shoulder. We will watch that spot to see if we need to reseed that or not.

 

The census bureau is wanting an updated list of address and people in the township along with any new construction programs in the township. James is questioning if we do not do it will we be loosing out on any reimbursements for the township. Brad motioned to opt out of the survey stating we do not have the time or funds to complete the project. James seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

 

Discussion was had on the property valuation. There was also a mention to have the fire extinguishers checked. Motion by Brad to stay with $250 deductible and pay the premium as is. James seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

 

John and Susanne Glawe have a preliminary petition for developing their property of 18.53 acres which would be called Glawe Acres off of Beaver Dam Drive. Dean went to the viewing of the property and requested to have a proper turnaround put in. There was also discussion if the sewer should be brought back into this area for the new houses. Discussion was had. I was decided since it is such a long way from the sewer line that each house/parcel should have their own sewer. There is a meeting on the 23rd of September that Dean will try to make. If he was not able to attend James will be there.

 

The meeting for October is on October 13th. Brad is wondering if we could move it to the 12th because he will be out of town. Motion by James and seconded by Brad to move the meeting to October 12, 2009 at 7:00pm. Motion carried 3-0.

 

Dave was hear for J&D Road Grading. There was questions on spots to gravel on a couple of roads because the black dirt is showing through. Discussion was had. They will start working on reshaping the roads for fall and winter.

 

Mailbag was looked at and discussed.

 

Motion by James and seconded by Brad to adjourn the meeting at 8:44pm. Motion carried 3-0.

 

 

 

Bonnie Lay, Clerk Dean Radil, Chairman

 

LAKE MARY TOWNSHIP

MONTHLY MEETING

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2009

Our August meeting was at the Lake Mary Town Hall at 7:00pm. The meeting was called to order by Dean Radil, Chairperson, with the pledge to the flag. All board members were present except Brad.

 

Motion by James and seconded by Dean for approval of the agenda with additions. Motion carried 2-0.

 

Motion by James and seconded by Dean for approval of the bills, including payroll, totaling $14,069.22. Motion carried 2-0.

 

Motion by James and seconded by Dean to approve the minutes. Motion carried 2-0.

 

We will need to have the signature card for the bank resigned so there are two supervisors, clerk and treasurer being able to sign the checks. This is in case the chairman is unavailable to sign the checks that he has a backup. Motion by Dean and seconded by James to approve the Treasurer Report. Motion carried 2-0.

 

Kyle Hvezda is here informing the township board about the plans that they are looking to do on their property. They are looking to put in softball fields, a full liquor license, seasonal camp sites and restaurant. He is looking into hooking up to the sewer district because of the volume. As far as the township liquor license, there are two for this township with only one being used as of now. Motion by James to grant the remaining liquor license in Lake Mary Township to the business that Kyle Hvezda will own. Seconded by Dean. Motion carried 2-0. Bonnie will send letter and a copy of the minutes to Kyle for his records.

 

Michelle was present with a letter responding to the questions about sharing Cross Country Lane maintenance. In the letter it states how much will be shared, surrounded by township and surrounded by city and what percentage they (the city) will pay. Michelle will make sure that Sunfish Lane and Sunfish Drive are added into that. Motion by James to proceeded with the maintenance agreement with the additions of Sunfish Lane and Drive. Seconded by Dean. Motion carried 2-0.

 

Discussion was had with Michelle as to which copy of the ordinance was the proper one with proper legal verbatim in it. There were changes made and Michelle will correct the ordinance and bring it back to the board at the September meeting to be voted upon.

 

Tom Klemenhagen is here from Land Team to speak regarding roads. He is here checking to make sure the road specs have not changed since 2004. He had questions regarding these specs because the ALASD will not authorize any connection to the sewer line until manholes are accessible. They (Lake Mary Villas) are asking for a variance to be able to put on the first tar surface this year. Discussion was had. Motion by James to give a variance to Lake Mary Villas so they can put on the first coat of bituminous on Hummingbird Way this year for only this project. Seconded by Dean. Motion carried 2-0. A copy of these minutes will be sent to Tom. Motion by James to investigate the road construction standards regarding paving the road and the time line. Seconded by Dean. Motion carried 2-0.

 

Julie, Dean and James attended the summer short course and it was good. We need to have the deputy clerk and treasurer. Bonnie and Julie will talk to neighboring townships to find out who they should use.

 

Nemic Estates road need to have the shoulders redone. Dean has talked to Aldin Just and he will be in the area Thursday and Friday. Motion by Dean to contact Aldin to correct the shoulder. Seconded by James. Motion carried 2-0.

 

Bonnie received a Firefighter Training and Education Request for Reimbursement form from the state of Minnesota. After discussion it was decided that Bonnie will send this information on to the Alexandria, Forada and Lowry fire departments.

 

There was a culvert that need to be replaced on Pheasant Way. This was done but there needs to still be reconstruction along this area. It is about 200 feet which will cost about $300. Motion by Dean to hire Steve Hvezda to reshape the road ditch in the area. Seconded by James. Motion carried 2-0.

 

Mailbag was looked at and discussed.

 

Motion by James and seconded by Dean to adjourn the meeting at 9:12pm. Motion carried 2-0.

 

 

 

Bonnie Lay, Clerk Dean Radil, Chairman

 

LAKE MARY TOWNSHIP

MONTHLY MEETING

TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2009

Our July meeting was at the Lake Mary Town Hall at 7:00pm. The meeting was called to order by Dean Radil, Chairperson, with the pledge to the flag. All board members were present except Brad.

 

Motion by James and seconded by Dean for approval of the agenda with additions. Motion carried 2-0.

 

Brad Arrived.

 

Motion by Brad and seconded by James for approval of the bills, including payroll, totaling $143,204.08. Motion carried 3-0.

 

Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the minutes. Motion carried 3-0.

 

CD number 14953.08 will be maturing in August. Brad motioned to renew the CD for 13 months at the Alexandria/Carlos First State Bank. Dean seconded motion. Motion carried 3-0. Bremer Bank is requesting a new signature card for the capitalization amount. Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the Treasurer Report with changes. Motion carried 3-0.

 

Clarence Wolf was present wanting to thank the board for the extra chloride on Pheasant Way.

 

We are waiting on information from Michelle regarding the sharing of Cross Country Lane. We will table this until the August meeting.

 

Discussion on how the dog ordinance should be changed. Changes were made and Bonnie will type the new ordinance up with help from Michelle. The updated ordinance will be presented at the August meeting for final review and acceptance.

 

Dean received a call from a resident on Hummingbird Way upset and wondering when the road was going to be worked on and completed. Dean dealt with the situation, which was found that because of the sewer inspections it had to wait 30 days before completion. The road is now beginning to be worked on again. Discussion was had regarding the culverts already in the roads. Dean will check into this.

 

Brad had to leave.

 

There was no response from any of the letters sent out for Heibel Road so the issue will be tabled until brought to the attention of the board again.

 

Chloride has been completed. The total of chloride used was 10,830 gallons. Bonnie will call and get the amount per gallon and charge out where necessary.

 

Bonnie presented the board with the letter regarding the upcoming survey of the town hall to make sure we have the correct insurance amount to cover if anything happened. If Bonnie is not available when they are going to be here she will contact one of the other board members.

 

James will contact Tom Anderson regarding the property on Cross Country Lane for the weed problem.

 

Jeff Runge came in so the board went over what signs need to be changed and moved.

 

Mailbag was looked at and discussed.

 

Motion by James and seconded by Dean to adjourn the meeting at 9:20pm. Motion carried 2-0.

 

Bonnie Lay, Clerk