06-19-1989 Town Board MinutesSTATE OF MINNESOTA The Town Board of the Town of Otsego
COUNTY OF WRIGHT met this 19th day of June, 1989, at
TOWN OF OTSEGO 8:00 P.M. Norman Freske, Chairman,
Floyd Roden and Douglas Lindenfelser
Supervisors, James Barthel, Treasurer, Elaine Beatty, Deputy
Clerk and Jerome Perrault, Clerk, were present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Norman
Freske.
The Minutes of the June 5, 1989 Town Board Meeting were
approved as read with one correction in the paragraph
referring to monies to be placed in escrow as per the
Developers Contract, it should read 150% instead of $150.00.
James Peterson Jr. appeared before the Board in regard
to the Developers Contract. One correction was made. On
page #4, Paragraph #4, it should read "The Developer agrees
to provide in escrow to the Town and County an irrevocable
Letter of Credit." It has previously read Town or County.
Mario Gerdano appeared before the Board to discuss
Highway #101 plans. He inquired if service roads would be
installed after the 4-lanes are constructed. Attorney Bill
Radzwill and the Board advised him that it would be up to the
local communities to help share the cost of building service
roads. He has 8 acres of land along Highway #101 and is
considering constructing commercial buildings. The Board
agreed it should be Commercial rather than Residential. He
asked what the costs would be for sewer and water in that
area. The Board replied that at this time it is only in the
study stage and they have no figures avialable at this time.
Mike Roden, who lives on Nashua Avenue appeared before
the Board in regard to speeding on Nashua Avenue. He would
like to have "Watch Out for Children" signs put on on
Nashua Avenue from County #39 to 85TH ST and also 40MPH speed
limits. The Board agreed to put up the "Watch Out for
Children" signs and will request the Deputy Sheriff to patrol
the area. To put up speed limits requires a study by the
State Department of Transportation.
LaVerne Constant appeared before the Board with a
petition containing eleven (11) signatures requesting that
Nashua Avenue be bituminous surfaced from County Road #39 to
85TH ST. There are twelve (12) parcels in the area. The
Baord advised her a feasibility study would be required first
followed by a Public Hearing at which cost estimates for the
project would be given.
Motion by Douglas Lindenfelser to request Hakanson
Anderson Associates, Inc. to do a Feasibility Study on the
bituminous surfacing of Nashua Avenue from Co. #39 to 85TH
ST. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Board Members voted in
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favor of the motion.
John Anderson, Harlan Rask, and Gene Kreuser, of the
Otsego Cemetary Association Board, appeared before the Board
in reguard to improvements to the Otsego Cemetery. They have
cost estimates of $8,500.00 to install a new fence around the
Cemetery and $1,200.00 for a new entrance gate. As of now
they have received donations of $7,600.00 for the Cemetery
improvements. The Board agreed the fence project should be
started as sonn as possible. The Board also agreed to pay
the bills and the Cemetery Association will turn over the
donated funds to the Township as the C.D's in which the
donated funds are invested, mature. They Will hire Kenneth
Shierts to clean up the old fence and trees with his
backhoe.
Dennis McAlpine, of Mac's Well Service was present and
said he would check the old well in the Cemetery to see what
it would cost to restore it to useable condition. It would
be intended for watering plants only.
Motion by Floyd Roden to proceed with cleaning up the
old Cemetery fence and trees. Seconded by Norman Freske, all
Board Members voted in favor of the motion.
Ganzel Signs of Delano has given the Township a figure
of $207.76 per sign for Township identification signs. They
are made of outdoor plywood with a metal edge strip to
prevent deterioration. Gene Kreuser suggested getting a cost
estimate on all metal signs as they would be more durable.
The Board will check the cost of all metal signs before
making a decision.
Mr. and Mrs. Ford Slaughter appeared before the Board in
regard to the drainage ditch North of 85TH St that is on
their property. The ditch needs to be lowered and they are
concerned about damage to their property. They have trees on
their property that they would like to preserve. Larry
Koshak, Twp. Engr. will go out to their property and do more
elevation studies to find the most practical route for the
ditch, take pictures of the property as it is now, and
attempt to restore the property as much as possible after the
ditch is in plce. They will need a culvert for a ditch
crossing for their driveway. Mr. Koshak and the Board will
advise the Slaughters of the results of their studies.
Gil and Clem Darkenwald appeared in regard to their
Parkwood Development Plans. Clem said he was advised that a
Developers Contract between the Developer and the Township is
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now required and asked why the $550.00 per lot fee is now
required. Attorney Bill Radzwill advised him that it was an
impact fee to offset the expenses the Township incurs when
new developments are put in. Clem asked if the Township had
an Ordinance giving them the authority to require a
Developers Contract. Mr. Radzwill advised him the Township
did not have an Ordinance to that effect. Gil and Clem said
they were concerned about the $550.00 per lot fee in the
Developers Contract and the further delay in getting their
project started. They requested a copy of the Developers
Contract so that their Attorney can study it. Gil said he
thought the $550.00 fee should be waived. Larry Koshak
advised the Darkenwalds he would consult with their Engineer
regarding plat drainage.
Attorney Steven Franks, who represents the Burdicks,
appeared in regards to the Smith Development of the Burdick
property. He questioned the Board if Mr. Smith said that
Kenny Barthel was involved in the Development with Mr. Smith.
The Board replied that Mr. Smith did say that Kenny Barthel
was involved in 15 lots but that Mr. Smith did not specify
the extent or nature of Mr. Barthel's involvement.
Motion by Norman Freske to approve purchasing a new weed
sprayer for the Township. Seconded by FLoyd Roden, all Board
Members voted in favor of the motion.
Proceeding as a Board ofAudit, the Town Board audited
andallowed Verified Accounts Nos. 341 to 352 inclusive.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
NORMAN F. FRESKE, CHAIR -SUP.
DOUGLAS LINDENFELSER, SUP.
, FLOYD RODEN,SUP.
ATTEST: JEROME PERRAULT, CLERK
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