08-06-1979 Town Board MinutesState of Minnesota The Town Board of the Town of Otsego met this
County of Wright 6th day of August, 1979. Lloyd Beaudry, Chair
Town of Otsego man, Virginia Bistodeau, William Schulz, Super-
visors, Jerome Perrault, Clerk, Betty Adkins,
Asst. Clerk, Lewis Pouliot, Treasurer were present. Meeting was called
to order by Chairman, Lloyd Beaudry.
Minutes of the July 16, 1979, Town Board were read and approved with
one correction, Virginia Bistodeau seconded the motion by William Schulz
to approve a mobile home permit for Dennis Goodin as an accessory use on
his farm, Lloyd Beaudry abstained.
Dean Hanson of Buffalo Seal Coating to present his bill of $13,102.00
for seal coating the bituminous roads in Mississippi Shores 3rd and 4th
Additions. The Town Board approved payment of the bill.
Mr. & Mrs. *lames Wolff appeared before the Town Board to request
approval for an "ON and Off" sale beer license, a cigarette license, and
a set-up license for Tony's Tavern.
Motion to approve the applications was made by Lloyd Beaudry, secon-
ded by Virginia Bistodeau, passed unanimously.
Bruce Rask appeared before the Board to request a legal entrance to
Wright Co. 39 from Ochoa Av. as people are now driving thru the ditch.
Betty Adkins reported that the County Engineer will be down to check
the situation as it is a CountyRoad.
George Sebeck appeared before the Board to request a permit for a
mobile home to be placed on his land for his parents to live in. He
owns 15 acres of land. Betty Adkins said he is on the agenda for the
Otsego Planning Commission meeting this Thrusday, August 9, and he
would also have to have approval of the Wright Co. Planning Commission.
At the present time, the County Planning Commission is only approving
mobile homes as a conditional use accessory to a farm or in approved
mobile home parks.
A petition was received from Vasseurs Oak Grove 1st and 2nd Additions
to black top the roads in their additions.
Motion by Lloyd Beaudry to accept the petition and to have Attorney
Bill Radzwill proceed with plans to hold a hearing on the project. Secon-
ded by Virginia Bistodeau, passed unanimously.
Motion by William Schulz to have Meyer Rohlin to change bituminous
surfacing plans and specificaton§ for the Great River Acres Project and
Mississippi Shores 1st and 2nd Additions project to have them call for
a 7 ton road instead of a 5 ton road. Seconded by Lloyd Beaudry, pas-
sed unanimously.
Virginia Bistodeau reported having talked to Donald Klares, City
Clerk of St. Michael. St. Michael would like to hire Gordon DeMars and
the Township mower to cut weeds in the City of St. Michael. They are
also interested in hiring Gordon DeMars part time for the months of Oc-
tober, November and December. CETA will only pay half of Gordon DeMars's
wages for those 3 months and the other half would be split between Otsego
and St. Michael.
Ed Greninger said it would be possible for Gordon DeMars to cut
weeds for St. Michael one day a week at the present time. The Board
felt they should charge $20.00 per hour for the use of man, tractor and
mower. However the Board felt they should check with Elmer Beaudry to
the township liability insurance would cover men and equipment for use
out of the Township and also with Wally Gustafson, State Attorney for
townships, on insurance coverage for work outside the township.
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Continuation of minutes of August 6, 1979 meeting.
Betty Adkins reported that the Otsego Planning Commission has been
working on a comprehensive plan for the township and hopes to have it
ready for presentation to the Town Board at the August 20, 1979 town
board meeting.
Betty Adkins reported that Attorney Bill Radzwill has advised her
that the township cannot permit parking of cars or vehicles on township
property.
Lewis Pouliot reported a balance of $60,000.00 in the General
Fund and that he has renewed a $50,000. Certificate of Deposit.
Proceeding as a board of audit, the Town Board audited and allowed
verified accounts, Nos. 130 to 162 inclusive.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.