05-21-1990 Town Board Minutes1
STATE OF MN The Town Board of the Town
COUNTY OF WRIGHT of Otsego met this 21 day
TOWN OF OTSEGO of May 1990, at 8:00 PM.
Norman Freske, Chairman,
Floyd Roden, Douglas Lindenfelser, Supervisors, Elaine
Beatty, Deputy Clerk, Judy Hudson, Secretary, James Barthel,
Treasurer, Jerome Perrault, Clerk, Larry Koshak, Engineer,
Bill Radzwill, Attorney, and Dave Licht, Planner, were
present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Norman
Freske.
Minutes of the May 7, 1990, Town Board Meeting were
approved as read.
Dennis Havel appeared regarding his request to re -zone
the former Ray Slavik farm on the West side of Nashua Ave.
He is requesting a zoning change from Ag to Ag -R. Planner
Dave Licht said that he is recommending Nashua Ave. as the
border between Residential and Ag Land at the present time.
In the future it may be necessary to expand the residential
area beyond Nashua Ave. but not at the present time. Mr.
Havel said that he thought according to the County Land Use
Plan, his farm is considered as Ag -R. Dave Licht said that
it was just in the Land Use Plan as to be considered for Ag—R
and we are in the process of updating the Land Use Plan,
Darrell Satthoff, a Realtor said he thought the re-
zoning had already been approved but now we find out it is
being resinded.
The Board said they were -informed in that the land
was being considered as probable Ag -R instead of being. zoned
Ag.
Dennis Havel asked if his land would be assessed if
Nashua Ave., was upgraded and black topped. Floyd Roden
replied that Nashua Ave. would qualify for MSA Funding if
Otsego became a City. Each lot ownr would be assessed on -
per unit basis and at the present his property would be
assessed as one unit per 40 acres.
Douglas Lindenfelser said that he thought the Board
should wait until Planner Dave Licht has completed his work
on the Township Comprehensive Plan before making a decision
on Mr. Havel's request for Ag -R zoning.
Motion by Douglas Lindenfelser to delay a decision on
rezoning Dennis Havel's property (PID 214-000-202100) until
Planner Dave Licht has completed his Comprehensive Plan and
review it at that time. Seconded by Norman Freske, Douglas
Lindenfelser and Norman Freske voted in favor of the motion,
Floyd Roden abstained.
William and Sarah Connet appeared before the Board in
regard to the Peavey property, Block 76 of the Otsego
Townsite a 2.25 acre parcel. The board has expressed an
interest in purchasing the property for future expansion of
the Town Hall site. Mr. Connett said they do have other
parties interested in the property. The Board said they
would like to meet with them and Joe Peavey to discuss
purchaing the proper L:
STATE OF MN
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
TOWN OF OTSEGO
THE TOWN BOARD MEETING OF MAY 21,
1990 8 PM.
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The Board has received a prelimary sketch of the planned
service road along Hwy 101 and a request from MnDot to review
the plan and reply with their opinion and comments on the
plan. A group of residents of the area were present. Glen
Beltrand expressed concern about future traffic if the
service road is built near his home. Bud Hausan said he was
concerned that his property would be less than 5 acres if the,
service road is huilt as planned. The Board tentatively
scheduled a meeting with the residents for Wednesday May 23
at 3 PM at the residence of Glen Biltrand to do a site
inspection of the area to determine the best route for the
service road.
Doris Wieters appeared before the Board to request a
permit to move in a mobile home to live in temporarily while
she builds a house to replace her house that burned.
Motion by Douglas Lindenfelser to grant Doris Wieters a
permit to move in a mobile home for 6 months while they
rebuild their home. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Board
Members voted in favor of the motion.
SEE TOWN BOARD FILE TBA6690
STATE OF MN
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
TOWN OF OTSEGO
THE TOWN BOARD MEETING OF MAY
1990
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Larry Koshak said, concerning building 85th St, from Co.
42 to Page Ave. , the Lefebvre Family has suggested building
87th St. from Page Ave. to River Road instead of the driveway
or Lefebvre Farm No. 2. Mr. Koshak suggested that the
Township pay what the driveway would have cost towards the
construction of that portion of 87th St. and the balance of
the cost be assessed to the Lefebvre Family.
Regarding the Township request to the County to increase
the size of a culvert under CO. 42 near the Lefebvre
property, the County will increase the size from a 36" to a
42" but the Township will be asked to pay the difference in
the increased cost of the larger culvert possibly 8.5,000.00
Motion by Floyd Roden that the County install a 42"
equivalent culvert under Co. 42 at Construction Station 42 at
the County's expense. Seconded by Douglas Lindenfelser, all
Board Members voted in favor of the motion.
Motion by. Floyd Roden to accept the updated Petition for
Incorporation as presented by. Attorney Bill Radzwill.
Seconded by Douglas Lindenfelser, all Board Members voted in
favor of the motion.
Motion by Douglas Lindenfelser to approve renewal of
the "Off Sale Liquor License" for Riverview Liquorette owned
by Warren Phillips. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Board
Members voted in favor of the motion.
Motion by Norman Freske to approve renewal of the "Off
Sales Beer License" for Tom Thumb Store. Seconded by Douglas
Lindenfelser, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion.
Motion by Norman Freske to re -convene th Annual Town
Meeting on June 26, 1990 at 8:00 PM. Seconded by Douglas
Lindenfelser, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion.
Motion by Norman Freske to request the Wright County
Board of Adjustment to approve a variance to permit the Town
Board to build a new Town Hall on its present site. Seconded
by Douglas Lindenfelser, all Board Members voted in favor of
the motion.
Proceeding as a board of audit, the Town Board audited
and allowed verified accounts Nos. 344 to 370 inclusive.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
,Norman Freske, Chairman
,Douglas Lindenfelser, Supervisor
,Floyd Roden, Supervisor
Attest: Jerome Perrault, Clerk
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