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10-16-1989 Town Board MinutesSTATE OF MINNESOTA The Town Board of the Town COUNTY OF WRIGHT Otsego met this 16 day of TOWN OF OTSEGO October, 1989 at 8:00 PM. Norman Freske, Chairman, Douglas Lindenfelser, and Floyd Roden, Supervisors, James Barthel, Treasurer, Elaine Beatty, Deputy Clerk, Larry Koshak, Engineer, William Radzwill, Attorney, Jerome Perrault, Clerk were present. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Norman Freske. Minutes of the October 2, Town Board Meeting approved as read. Project Engineer Dave Montebello appeared before the Board to discuss the Co. 42 rebuilding project. He presented the Board with a copy of the Engineer's plans for the project. Al]. but two easements have been secured for the project with 40 ft. easements having been obtained for the area south of the bridge. Mn Dot is working on plans for the signal lights at the Hwy 101 - County 42 junction. He presented the Board with a table of the Township's share of the project's costs as follows: % SHARE ITEM DOLLAR AMOUNT 50% Curb and Gutter - 4534 Ft. @$5.90 $13,375.00 100% 4" Concrete sidewalk -8968 sq. ft. 14,348.00 50% @ $1.60 6" Concrete driveway aprons - 334 sq. yds @ $20. 3,340.00 30% Bituminous shoulders - 2000 tons @ $16.00 9,600.00 100% Concrete Step (replacement) Lump sum 200.00 50% Underground Conduit System Lump sum 2,000.00 100% Overhead lighting - 4 @ $200.00 800.00 50% Drainage ditches - 2 @ $1,964.00 1,964.00 SUBTOTAL 10% safety factor SUBTOTAL 25% Of Hwy 101 - Co 42 Signal System TOTAL TOWNSHIP SHARE $45,627.00 4,562.00 $50,189.00 20,000.00 $70,189.00 Norman Freske asked if the concrete driveway aprons were included in previous cost share figures. Mr. Montebello said it was part of the curbing project. The interesection of Co. 42 and Co. 39 will be constructed first and Mr. Montebello said it will be necessary to close Co. 39 for about 2 weeks during this construction. Proposed detour plans are to detour North Bound traffic thru the service road by Tom Thum and South bound thru the Township's River Road. Larry Koshak advised the Board that the 6" concrete driveway aprons could be assessed separately. Mnnfe.hr..11n said the nlans also include Duttina a 24" STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF WRIGHT TOWN OF OTSEGO - Page 2 - Town Board Meeting of Otsego, October 16, 1989 culvert thru the dike by Ebners for drainage purposes and the Township share of this would be about $1000.00 Mr. Montebello said that items for the Board to consider before meeting with the County again are the cost sharing items and the use of Township roads for detours. Other items to consider are sidewalk maintenance and signal light maintenance responsibilities. Kathy Lewis asked permission for the 4-H Club to use the Town Hall on October 27 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM for a Halloween party. Motion by Norman Freske to grant the 4-H Club permission to use the Town Hall for a Halloween party. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion. Glen Benson reported that in regard to re -cycling, Wright Co. feels Otsego Township should be paying all costs instead of having a non-profit organization, the 4-H Club handling the re -cycling. The County also thinks the Township should have their own semi -trailer. A used semi -trailer could be purchased for about $500.00 Mr. Benson said the 4-H Club is interested in continuing their re -cycling work. Kathy Lewis said that ADS will distribute flyers promoting re -cycling for a cost of $38.00 per 1000. Motion by Floyd Roden to distribute re -cycling flyers to all Township residents. Seconded by Douglas Lindenfelser, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion. Motion by Floyd Roden to check into the purchase of a semi -trailer. Seconded by Douglas Lindenfelser, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion. Kevin Mealhouse, who lives in Albertville, is currently a Building Inspector for the City of Hopkins and will be starting his own business in January. He said he would be interested in working for Otsego Township. The Board advised him they have hired a Planner will be hiring a Building Inspector in the future when the Planner has completed his work and the Township adopts its own Planning and Zoning Ordinance. They advised him they will keep his resume on file and be interested in considering his application. Del Urke appeared before the Board to say that his Construction Co. will be putting in driveways for Dr. Gilgenbach's Vet Clinic. He is requesting 2 driveways off the Service Road on the South side of the lot. The Board advised him they will do a site inspection of the project tomorrow and make a decision on the driveways at the October 30 Town Board Meeting. James Peterson appeared before the Board regarding the $26,000 Storm Drain Assessment on James Addition. He said he would like to pay the Assessments on the lots as the lots are sold and pay interest to the Township on a monthly basis. , IL Ap.lav filina the Assessment STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF WRIGHT TOWN OF OTSEGO - Page 3 - The Town Board Meeting of Otsego, October 16, 1989 Roll with the County Auditor as once the Assessment Roll is filed interest will be charged on an Annual basis until the assessment is paid. Once the Assessment Roll is adopted by the Town Board he has 30 days to pay the Assessment before the interest charges start. Mr. Radzwill advised him the County Auditor will not accept any more Assessment Roll certifications this year so he will have until January 1 before any interest charges will start. The Township will need to re -certify the Assessment on a per lot basis as the Assessment is now on the whole development as one parcel. Motion by Floyd Roden to file the Assessment Roll for James Addition on the basis of $591.00 per lot. Seconded by Douglas Lindenfelser, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion. Larry Koshak reported that tests on James Addition streets fell below specifications. John Anderson appeared before the Board regarding designs for the new Cemetery gate. The Board approved the oak leaf design for the gate with a 13 ft. 6 inch clearance for the arch over the gate. Motion by Floyd Roden to approve the use of Metal Culverts in Mississippi Parkwood instaed of concrete. Seconded by Douglas Lindenfelser, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion. Larry Koshak informed the Board that farm land can not be included in the DNR Grant application for the Vasseur 4th Addition Storm Drain. Revised plans would call for a stub off the main line that the farmers can hook up to. Motion by Douglas Lindenfelser to approve the revised plans for the Storm Drain in Vasseurs 4th Addition. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion. Farmland drainage will be included in the project but not in the Grant Application. Tom Constant has requested permission to test the water discharged from the Storm Drain in his easement area. The Town Board approved his request. Motion by Floyd Roden to charge an annual interest rate of 10% on special assessments and bills due the Township. Seconded by Norman Freske, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion. The Board discussed striping Township blacktopped thru streets with yellow and white lines. The Monticello Township maintenance man has volunteered to assist Dave Chase in marking no passing zones. Motion by Norman Freske to grant Dave Chase permission to do a feasibility study of striping Township streets. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Board Members voted in favor of STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF WRIGHT TOWN OF OTSEGO - Page 4 - The Town Board Meeting of Otsego, October 16, 1989 Proceedings as a board of audit, the Town Board audited and allowed verified accounts Nos. 623 to 655 inclusive. On motion the meeting adjourned. ,NORMAN FRESKE, CHAIRMAN ,DOUGLAS LINDENFELSER SUPERVISOR ,FLOYD RODEN, SUPERVISOR ATTEST: Jerome Perrault, Clerk jeh