09-04-1979 Town Board MinutesState of Minnesota The Town Board of the Town of Otsego met this
County of Wright 4th day of September, 1979. Lloyd Beaudry,
Town of Otsego Chairman, William Schulz, Virginia Bistodeau,
Supervisors, Betty Adkins, Asst. Clerk, Jerome
Perrault, Clerk, Lewis Pouliot, Treas. and Carl Swenson, Chairman of
Otsego Planning Commission were present.
Meeting was called to order by William Schulz. The minutes of the
Aug. 20, 1979 town board meeting were approved as read.
Carl Swenson presented the Town Board with a map indicating the
land use plan part of the Comprehensive Plan for the Township. Carl
Swenson asked the Board if they had any questions converning the Plan.
Virginia Bistodeau indicated that in the paragraph on future road
improvements, assessing the full cost of bituminous surfacing should
pertain only to platted areas.
Motion by Virginia Bistodeau to accept the Comprehensive Plan with
the addition that bituminous surfacing projects in platted areas should
be fully assessed to abutting property owners. Seconded by William
Schulz, passed unanimously.
Glen Lindenfelser appeared before the Board to complain of a drain-
age problem along the service road in Beaudry's Addition adjacent to
Wright Co. 19. The heavy rains flood the road ditch and plug his drain
field which backs up and floods his basement. The Board said they
would have Meyer Rohlin, Engineer, check the problem.
A resident of 88th Street asked if it would be possible for the
Board to consider blacktopping their street. The Board replied that
the first step would be a petition from the residents along the street
indicating they want the project done.
Betty Adkins reported that the Co. Engineer had checked the illegal
entrance of Ochoa Av. onto Wright Co. 39 and said that if the township
wanted to make an entrance at that point it would be done at township
expense.
Motion by William Schulz that the County take proper corrective
measures to discourage the direct entrance of Ochoa Ave. onto Wright
Co. 39 via the ditch instead of using the service road, also improve
the general appearance of the area. Seconded by Virginia Bistodeau,
passed unanimously.
Walter Niesen appeared before the Board to request a bus turn around
or improvement of the driveway so the bus could turn around by his farm.
Also the road from his farm up to the railroad tracks needs improvement.
The Board replied that they and Edward Greninger would check the area
and make their recommendations.
Motion by William Schulz to apply for a grant of $8700.00 for the
purpose of erecting street signs, stop and yeild signs, and speed limit
signs. Seconded by Virginia Bistodeau, passed unanimously.
Motion by Lloyd Beaudry to have Blaine -Midway start dog patrolling
4 hours weekly for the next 2 months and then review the situation at
that time. Seconded by William Schulz, passed unanimously.
Martin Zilisch appeared before the Board to complain of a drainage
problem on his lot at 17950 NE 62nd Lane along the Crow River. The water
along the road runs accross his lot to the river. The Board replied
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that they and Edward Greninger would view the problem and recommend
a solution.
Motion by William Schulz to approve paying tuition and books for
Betty Adkins to complete two courses required for certification as a
building. Seconded by Virginia Bistodeau, passed unanimously.
Virginia Bistodeau make the suggestion that as the Township can
obtain a CETA employee for 6 months at $3.50 per hour, they should
consider a woman to assist Betty Adkins with office work. The Board
audited and allowed verified accounts Nos. 163 to 196 inclusive.
On mation, the meeting adjourned.
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