05-01-1989 Town Board MeetingSTATE 01? MINNESOTA The Town Board of the Town of Otsego
COUNTY OF WRIGHT met this 1st day of May, 1989 at
TOWN OF OTSEGO 8:00 PM. Norman Freske, Chairman,
Douglas Lindentelser and Floyd Roden
Supervisors, James Barthel, Treasurer, Elaine Beatty, Deputy
Clerk, and Jerome Perrault, Clerk were present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Norman
Freske.
Minutes of the April 17, 1089 Town Board Meeting were
approved as read.
Norman Freske announced that no decision had been made
on the development of the Burdick property and OOCction. will
be taken on street layouts at this time.
Shirley dland, of 8332 Needham Avenue appeared before
the Board to sayshe is still having water problems in her
yard. She had contacted Jack Schmitz about drainin9. it, but
he wants $70.00 en hour and will not guarantee results.
Floyd Gocnnr was present and said there is a tile line in
the area, but it is plugged. He farms land just west of
Madlands and has five to six (5 to 6) acres of land that he
can't farm because the tile line is plugged. The tile line
was put in. by Bill Lefebvre, who farmed the land, Floyd
Goenner who now farms the land, and Lawrence Vasseur who
farmed the land where the Madiands home is now.
Attorney Bill Radzwill advised the Board that under
Statute #429, the Township could 90011003 and repair or
replace the tile line and assess it back to the benefiting
property owners. The Town Board and Floyd Goenner will check
the area tomorrow, May 2, 1989, to see if they can determine
where the tile line runs and where it is plugged.
Tony- and Curtis Lindenfelser appeared before the Board
to request a lot line adjustment to add 175 feet to a 10 acre
parcel (311) #214-100-222201) on the South side of 11: and
remove it from PID #214-100-222200, a 70 acre parcel with. no
buildings. They own both parcels and wish to construct a
pole buildingfor pigs on 9T0 #214-100-222201. The land is
located in Section 22; Range 24.
Motion by Douglas Lindenfelser to approve 0 lot line
adjustment for Curtis Lindenfelser to add 175 feet to the
South side of PID #214-100-222201, contingent upon approvaJ
of the Otsego Planning Commission. Seconded by Floyd Roden,
all Board Members voted in favor of the motion.
Dennis Moore, who owns the triangular piece of land
along. County #39 just South of Darkenwald's Parkwood
Development, appeared before, the Board to say he was planning
on building two houses on the seven acre piece hut wiould be
interested .in Commercial Development.
The Board had commented that it might be more suitable
for commercial development and suggested that he be at the
May 4, 1089 meeting' of the Otsego Planning. Commission to
discuss it with them.
Neil Corder, who owns the land just West of Darkenwald's
Parkypod Development, appeared to say that he was concerned
about the easement in Darkenwalds to connect with 96TH ST.
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COUNTY OF WRIGHT
TOWNOF OTSEGO
TOWN BOARD MEETING OF
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In Hy -Lo Acres. The Board explained that they have no such
plans for now and it is only. for the future if needed. Mr.
Radzwill advised him it would be to his advantage to have the
easement in Darkenwald's, should a future owner o his
property want the street built thru.
Richard Backlund of Audio Communications in Big. Lake
appeared before the Board to discuss a new two-way radio
sysiem for the Township Maintenance Department. He
recommended fifty (50) watt radios for better reception. The
Township needs two (2) base stations and four (4) radios, one
each for the two trucks, the pickup and the grader. The
Board suggested using. the newest twenty-five (25) watt radio
for the tractor.
Motion by. Norman Freske to table purchase of the radio
at this time. Seconded by Douglas Lindenfelser, all Board
Members voted in favor of the motion.
The Brainerd Department of Transportation. Office has
notified the Board that they will be doing. a speed limit
study on 85T11, Street on June 5, 1989.
Norman Fre ske brought up the possibility of having. an
Ordinance requiring all new homes to have an attached garage.
Attorney Bill Radzwill advised the Board that they could
include that stipulation in their Developers Contracts
this Lime and in the future when the Township has their own
Planning and Zoning Ordinance it could be included.
Residents living near the West end of the permanent dike
near Elk River have advised the Board that hank erosion is
occuring in that area and needs attention. Bill Radzwill
advised the Board to have the residents bring. their concerns
to the at of the County Board as the County Board was
the local government involved in the construction of the
permanent dike.
Motion made by Norman Freske to reimburse the Otsego 4-5
Club for expenses incurred in disposing.. of old tires.
Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Board Members voted in favor of
the Motion.
Proceeding as a Board of Audit, the Town Board Audited
and allowed Verified Accounts 11225 to 11266 inclusive.
On motion the m-eting adjourned.
-----NORMAN V. FRESKE, CHAIR -SUP
- - - - -DOUGLAS LINDENFELSER, SUP.
---FLOYD RODEN, SUP.
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