07-16-1990 Town Board MinutesSTATE OF MN The Town Board of the Town
COUNTY OF WRIGHT of Otsego met this 16 day
TOWN OF OTSEGO of July, 1990, at 8:00 PM.
Norman Freske, Chairman,
Floyd Roden and Douglas
Lindenfelser, Supervisors, Elaine Beatty, Deputy Clerk, Judy
Hudson, Secretary, Jerome Perrault, Clerk, Bill Radzwill,
Attorney, and Ross Abel, Engineer, were present
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Norman
Freske.
Minutes of the July 2, 1990, Town Board Meeting were
accepted as read.
Pat Sawatzke introduced himself as a candidate for
County Commissioner in this District.
Wayne Rebischke introduced himself as a candidate for
Sheriff of Wright Co.
Lorraine Hines of 16498 NE 70th St., appeared before the
Board to request a Residential Lot Conditional Use Permit to
build a home on land owned by Al Schwab Sr. located on Co.
42. She needs at least 2 acres because it is in the Wild E.:
Scenic River Area. The County Zoning Administrator has
requested that the property line be squared off which would
require a lot size of about 2 3/4 acres. The Otsego Planning
Commission has approved the permit on condition that there be
no further division of Al Schwab Sr's land until a Plat Plan
is submitted.
Motion by Floyd Roden to approve the lot permit of
Lorraine Hines contingent upon there be no further divisions
of Al Schwab Sr's land until a Plat Plan is submitted.
Seconded by Doug Lindenfelser, all Board Members voted in
favor of the motion.
Lloyd Dewey and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spencer appeared
before the Board in regard to the application of Stewart
Turnquist to build a home on the 15 acre parcel just North of
the Spencer property. The access road to this property has
been awarded to the Riverwood Conference Center. Mr. Spencer
said he is concerned because the access road has been awarded
to the Conference Center. Mr. Spencer said he is concerned
because the access road has been awarded to the Conference
Center but is not zoned Commercial. Lloyd Dewey said he was
concerned that with the road belonging to the Conference
Center, his mother-in-law's property will be surrounded by
the Conference Center.
Motion by Floyd Roden to approve a building permit for
Stewart Turnquist to build a home on PIA) 214-100-132202 on
condition that the access road to this parcel be declared a
residential driveway or joint use driveway. Seconded by
Douglas Lindenfelser, all Board Members voted in favor of the
motion.
David Gilgenbach appeared before the Board to request a
variance to construct an advertising sign for his new Vet
Clinic in Mississippi Shores 6th Addition. He is requesting
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a 2 part sign, 49 sq. ft. for the Vet Clinic and 45 Sq. ft.
for the rental space in the building. The Otsego Planning
Commission has approved signing not to exceed 100 sq. ft. and
20 ft. in height.
Motion by Douglas Lindenfelser to approve an advertising
sign for Dr. Gilgenbach not to exceed 100 sq. ft and not to
exceed the height of the building. Seconded by Floyd Roden,
all Board Members voted in favor of the motion.
Kathy Scheer, of 15153 - 93rd Circle, presented the
Board with a petition signed by 17 area residents requesting
speed limits on Padgett Ave. in Mississippi Shores. She said
drivers use it as a speedway and the Deputy Sheriff can not
issue any citations unless speed limit signs are up.
Motion by Douglas Lindenfelser to put 30 Mile per hr.
speed limits in platted areas. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all
Board Members voted in favor of the motion.
Redgie Reznicek appeared before the Board to request a
permit to build a 28"Z.301 garage on 1-11.s lot. He already has
a 24'X39' pole building on his lot, Lot 8, Block 1, Hall's
2nd Addition, at 8525 Packard Ave. The garage will be
detached and match the exterior finish of the residence. He
had asked a year ago if he would be able to get a permit to
build a garage when he put the addition on his pole building.
He was advised that he could get a permit for a garage,
however now there is a temporary moratorium on building
accessory buildings in R-1 areas that exceed 1000 sq. ft.
and of accessory buildings that do not match the exterior
residence of the house on the lot. The total square footage
of his 2 accessory buildings. would exceed 1000 sq. ft.
however his pole building is already in place.
Motion by Douglas Lindenfelser to approve a permit for
Redgie Reznicek to build a 28'X30' garage. Seconded by
Norman Freske all Board Members voted in favor of the motion.
Gil Darkenwald appeared before the Board in regard to
the dust problems on Quaday Ave. where he lives. Traffic has
increased on the road because of the construction. on Co. 42.
He said there are seven homes affected with several children
livingalong the road and is also used by joggers. He
suggested that Wright Co. should be contacted regarding
taking over Quaday Ave. and making it a County Road but the
Board replied that it would be very unlikely that they would
even consider it. Norman Freske said he had obtained some
information on chloride treatment and that it would cost
approximately'$2,400.00 per mile. The Board advised Mr.
Darkenwald they would get more information on the chloride
treatment and get in touch with him.
Arlen Bajari, who owns PID 214-100-273401, appeared
before the Board in regard to the application of Park
Construction to remove 80,000 to 100,000 cu. yds. of soil
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from his farm to be used in the Cold Region Test Facility
Construction. He would like the Town Board's permission to
proceed. The Board replied that the Town Engineer will need
to do a site inspection and prepare a site restoration plan
before the Mining and Land Alteration Permit can be approved.
Motion by Floyd Roden to table action on the Mining and
Land Alteration Permit application of Park Construction until
the Town. Engineer has done a site inspection and prepared a
site restoration plan. Seconded by Norman Freske, all Board
Members voted in favor of the motion.
Tim Flynn of Homes Plus appeared in regard to the
driveway built around an electric pole in James Addition. He
said he has contacted the 3 power companies involved and it
could cost as much as $10,000 to have the pole moved. The
Board replied that they check to see if the pole is in the
Township road right-of-way or on private property before
making a decision on what action to take.
Bill Radzwill discussed with the Board the Interim
Ordinance and temporary Moratorium on the construction of
accessory buildings in an. R1 Residential Area. . Mr. Radzwill
and the Board agreed that total accessory building space
should not exceed 1500 sw. ft., not exceed 12 ft sidewalk,
and should match the exterior finish of the residence on the
lot
Motion by Floyd Roden to adopt the following resolution:
Be it resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Otsego
hereby adopts on Interim Ordianance placing a 12 month
Moratorium on the contruction of certain accessory
buildings within the R-1 Residential Areas of the Town
of Otsego.
Seconded by Norman Freske, all Board Members voted in
favor of the motion.
The Ordinance will be in effect upon publication.
Complete copies of the Ordinance will be available at the
Town Hall Office.
Motion by Floyd Roden to adopt the following Resolution:
Be it resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Otsego
hereby adopts an Ordianance regulating Mining and
establishing standards for the extraction of sand and
gravel within the Township, providing for the issuance
of permits and a penalty for the violation thereof.
Seconded by Douglas Lindenfelser, all Board Members
voted in favor of the motion.
The Ordinance will be in effect following publication.
Complete copies of the Ordinance will be available at the
Town Hall Office.
Motion by Douglas Lindenfelser to approve an extension
of the land alteration permit granted to Carl Bolinder & Sons
on 7-29-89 to excavate an additional 50,000 cu. yds from PID
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214-000-353100 contingent upon receipt of a Performance Bond
in the amount of $2,000.00. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all
Board Members voted in favor of the motion.
Motion by Floyd Roden to re -appoint Carl Swenson to a 4
year term on the Otsego Planning Commission. Seconded by
Douglas Lindenfelser, all Board Members voted in favor of the
motion.
Motion by Norman Freske to send a notice to Kathleen A.
Brown of 9587 NE Parkington Ave. to clean up the garbage and
old tires on her lot. 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 Nos. 480 to 508 inclusive.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
, Norman Freske, Chairman
Attest: Jerome Perrault, Clerk
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Lindenfelser, Supervisor
Roden, Supervisor