05-05-1980 Town Board MinutesState of Minnesota The Town Board of the Town of Otsego met this
County of Wright 5th day of May, 1980, at 8:00 p.m. Lloyd
Town of Otsego Beaudry, Chairman, Willila Schulz, Virginia
Bistodeau, Supervisors, Jermone Perrault, Clerk,
Betty Adkins, Asst. Clerk, Lewis Pouliot, Treasurer, were present.
The meeting was called to order by Lloyd Beaudry, Chairman.
First item considered was Mr. Daniel Sandell, attorney reprsenting a
large group of Otsego residents who are concerned about the proposed
sewage treatment plant in the City of Albertville. Mr. Sandell asked
what the Town Board's position was on the project. Lloyd Beaudry
stated that the Board has made no decision yet on the matter and no
agreement has been signed by the Board between Albertville and Otsego.
Much discussion followed relating to the project: possible annexation,
condemnation, PCA permits, amount of discharge twice a year (each
spring and fall), size and amount of pipeing to be used. Mr. Sandell
was given a copy of the agreement drawn up by Attorney Bill Radzwill
that is designed to protect the Township's interests. The citizens
present are very much opposed to the present plans for the sewage dis-
charge and would like the Board to take a definite no stand on the
project. Virginia Bistodeau stated that Albertville does need a sewer
treatment system and we should be willing to discuss alternate plans such
as an alternative site possibly along the freeway towards the Crow
River rather than into the creek which travels through most of Otsego.
Another alternative would be to ask that Albertville agree to dredge
out the ditch yearly or use more piping. Mr. Sandell stated that the
residents he is representing are requesting another hearing on the mat-
ter, they then adjourned to the Township gargae for discussion amongst
their group.
Lynn Stodola was 2nd item on agenda but did not appear, her request
was for information on the possibility of having civil defense sirens
for the Township to warn of tornados. The Board then reviewed the Otsego
Park plan that has been prepared by Mike Schmidt. The Buckmasterproperty
was then discussed - there is some concern about the mess left following
a fire which destroyed the home. Bill Schulz said he will speak to Mrs.
Buckmaster about this.
Mr. Bodegheimer requested some type of road improvement on Kadler
Av. north of Co. 39 and on Island View Estates roads. The Board will
consider Kadler for the lignine sulfinate treatment.
Bert Anderson of Elk River & Dean Hansen of Buffalo both have a new
type treatment for dust control which splatters a blacktop surface lightly
over the road. The Town Board will look into this type of surfacing.
Lewis Pouliot, Treasurer, had a question regarding fire funds:
asked if it was necessary to keep transfering from general funds to fire
fund or if he could simply use general fund but keep accurate amount used
for fires.
9:15 p.m. Attorney Sandell returned to town board meeting to say
the group he represents will demand another hearing and see what the
reaction of Albertville will be. He also stated MPCA Board will meet
on the end of June to make a decision on whether to continue or not on
another hearing to allow the project. He then left the Town Meeting.
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Continuation of minutes of May 5, 1980 meeting.
Floyd Goenner appeared before the Board to say he was being as-
sessed for bituminous street improvements on 85th St. and his land
did not border on 85th St. That part of the former William Lefebvre
farm is owned by Lloyd Anderson. The Board advised him they would
correct the mistake and have the assessment removed from his taxes.
The Board considered the following applications to the County
Board of Adjustment:
Gerald Lefebvre's application for a side lot setback variance was
denied because of lack of information.
Gerald Koerner's application for a side yard setback of less than
30 ft. denied for lack of information.
Ray Carron's request to rezone from A-2 to R-2 to establish 2 - 22
acre lots (located in Sec. 20, Range 23) was approved by the Board.
The application of K.O.A. Campground for an Off -Sale License to
sell non -intoxicating malt liquor was considered by the Board. Motion
by Lloyd Beaudry to approve the application, seconded by William Schulz,
passed unanimously.
The Board discussed hiring a boy to cut grass arount the Town Hall
area. The Board requested Betty Adkins to check with the Township Lia-
bility insurance agent to see if he would be covered in insurance before
hiring him.
Motion by Virginia Bistodeau that all Town Board meetings adjourn
no later than 12:00 midnight. All business not completed by that time
shall be carried over to the next meeting. Seconded by Lloyd Beaudry,
passed unanimously.
Motion by William Schulz to raise the mileage rate for all Town
Officials and employees to 18 cents per mile for use of their own vehic-
les. Seconded by Virginia Bistodeau, passed unanimously.
Motion by Virginia Bistodeau to secure the names of property owners
Insurance Companies for the fire calls. Seconded by William Schulz,
passed unanimously.
The Treasurer gave the following report:
April Receipts - Co. Auditor
General Fund $2599.41
Fire Fund 131.40
Bond Fund 877.48
Revenue Sharing Receipts - $14,238.00
Balance on Hand -
Revenue Sharing Fund $14,461.70
Bond Fund 3,110.08
General Fund 54,718.09
Proceeding as a Board of Audit, the Town Board audited and allowed
verified accounts Nos. 49 to 80 inclusive.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
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