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08-06-1990 Town Board MinutesSTATE OF MN The Town Board of the Town of Otsego COUNTY OF WRIGHT met this 6 day of August, 1990, at TOWN OF OTSEGO 8:00 PM. Norman Freske, Chairman, Douglas Lindenfelser and Floyd Roden, Supervisors, James Barthel, Treasurer, Elaine Beatty, Deputy Clerk, Judy Hudson, Secretary, Jerome Perrault, Clerk, Larry Koshak, Engineer, and Bill Radzwill, Attorney, were present. The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Norman Freske. Minutes of the July 16, 1990 Town Board Meeting were approved as read. Myron Morris introduced himself as a candidate for Sheriff of Wright Co. Dan Poirier introduced himself as a candidate for Wright Co. Commissioner in the district. Rollie Christian appeared in regard to the platting of the Lefebvre property. He understands that there will not be any action on plat approval until Otsego becomes a City and/or takes over their own Planning and Zoning. He asked if the Planner could give Mr. Scharber any indication of what his plans are so that he could at least start making developement plans. The Board replied they were not in a position to do this until the Planner has completed his work. He also asked if John Lefebvre would gaulify for Green Acres if he delayed development and continued to farm Parcels 1 & 4. Bill Radzwill replied that under the terms of the "Agreement to Be Assessed", his assessment would be deferred for 2 years and in turn he gives up his rights to "Green Acre" status. The "Agreement to Be Assessed" would need to be amended to permit the "Green Acre" status. Motion by Floyd Roden to amend the "Agreement to Be Assessed" to grant John Lefebvre the option of applying for "Green Acres" status after the 2 year deferment of assessment has expired. Seconded by Douglas Lindenfelser, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion. Joel Coles and Kathy Mathison appeared before the Board in regard to their application to build a 70'X30" building to be used as a "Karate Club" giving Karate lessons to 15 to 20 students. The property they plan to be buildt on is PID 214- °00-221202, a five acre parcel on CO. 39 across from Mississippi Shores 6th Addition, a Commercial area. Motion by Douglas Lindenfelser to approve a Conditional Use Permit for Joel Coles and Kathy Mathison to construct a 70'.X.30' building on PID 214-000-221202 with a variance permitting construction of this building within 500 ft. of the nearest residence. Seconded by Norman Freske, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion. Arlyn Bajari appeared before the Board in regard to the "Mining and Land Alternation Permit: to remove 80,000 to 120,000 cu. yds of soil from his farm, PID 214-100-274400. Engineer Larry Koshak has suggested that Park Construction Continued from TBA6690DOC STATE OF MN COUNTY OF WRIGHT TOWN OF OTSEGO The Town Board Meeting of August 6 1990 at 8:00 PM. - Page 2 - that Larry Koshak has done a site inspection and prepared a site restoration plan. Motion by Douglas Lindenfelser to approve the application of Park Construction for a "Mining and Land Alteration Permit" to remove 80,000 to 120,000 cuyd. of soil from PID 214-100-274400 providing it complies with the conditions of Engineer Larry Koshak's restoration plan and a $10,000 Performance Bond is posted to cover the Mining and Restoration. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion. Kathy Roberts appeared before the Board in regard to the fee scheduie of the Wright County Humane Society for taking dogs picked up by the Otsego Dog Catcher. An increase in rate for Veterinary Services to euthunize certain dogs necessitates the Humane Society to have to increase the rate for dogs that have to be euthanized. For dogs that have to be euthanized the rate wil be increased to $20.00 per dog and the rate for dogs that are adopted will remain at $10.00 per dog. Lavern Noel, of 15420 NE 89th St., appeared before the Board with a petition signed by al], the residents of Barthel Acres requesting 15 MPH speed limits on 89th St. and Parell Ave. in Barthel Acres, "Watch Out for Children" signs, a "No Thru Street" sign, also to blacktop 89th St. and Parell Ave. STATE OF MN COUNTY OF WRIGHT TOWN OF OTSEGO, The Town Board Meeting of August 6, 1990 - Page 3 - The Board advised her they could not put speed limit signs for less than 30 MPH and they have already approved 30 MPH signing in residential areas and are in the process of ordering signs and installing them. The Board approved signs and installing them. The Board approved putting up "Watch Out For Children" signs at the entrance of 89th St off Page Ave. and the entrance of Parell Ave. off Co. 39 but said they could not put up a "No Thru Street" sign because it was a thru street. As far as blacktopping the streets, the Board advised her that because it was a residential area the residents would be assessed for the full cost of the blacktopping. Motion by Douglas Lindenfelser to request Hakanson Anderson Assoc. Inc., to do a feasibility study on the proposed blacktopping of 89th St. and Parell Ave. in Barthel Acres. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all. Board Members voted in favor of the motion. Dennis Beaudry appeared before the Board to request a permit to move a house onto PID 214-000-301400, a 40 acre parcel on 77th, St. to replace on old home that will be removed. The Building Inspector has inspected the home and approved it. Motion by Norman Freske to grant Dennis Beaudry a permit to move in a house to replace the existing house on PID 214- 000-301400. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion. Rick Cullen of 10400 Kadler Ave. appeared before the Board to complain about dogs barking all day at the Riverview Kennel across Kadler Ave. from his home. The Township Dog Ordinance prohibits excessive barking during nightirne hours. Motion by Douglas Lindenfelser to send a notice to Riverview Kennels that they are creating a Public Nuisance with excessive barking of dogs during daylight hours. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion. Residents of Vasseurs 4th Addition appeared before the Board to ask if any progress had been made regarding the request for the DNR to come out and check the flooding in their area. Norman Freske said the Board was told by the residents that Senator Adkins said the Township should start pumping immediately to relieve the flooding and this was not thrue, that she never made that statement. One resident complained that she was assessed for the Hallo Storm Drain Project and she is still flooded. Larry Koshak replied that if they are assessed for this project, the Halls assessment will be rescinded and refunded. STATE OF MN COUNTY OR WRIGHT TOWN OF OTSEGO The Town Board Meeting of August 6, 1990. - Page 4 - One resident complained that Minnegasco broke tile lines in the area when they put in gas mains. The gas mains are in the Township road right-of-way. The Board will request Minnegasco to come out and see if they have damaged any tile lines. Engineer Larry Koshak said if the Board would put in the Storm Drain for the area and fully assess it to the residents, all the residents would have to sign an agreement not to protect the assessments prior to the beginning of the project. Bill Radzwill said that he has sent a video to the DNR of the flooding and also a transcript of the Wright CO. Board Minutes turning down the request of the residents for assistance with the flooding problem. The Town Board requested the Engineer to do a site inspection of the area to see if any more homes could be included in the problem area and be included in the assessment. Motion by Floyd Roden to request Larry Koshak to do some elevation shots of the problem area and check for any alternative drainage plans. Seconded by Douglas Lindenfelser, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion. Larry Koshak said he had talked to a representative of MnDot regarding Park Construction running heavy equipment on town roads other than 70th St. He said he also plans on talking to Park Construction about this problem. Larry Koshak also said Engineer Pete Raatikka had inquired if the Otsego Town Board would consider entering into a Joint Powers Agreement with Frankfort Township and the City of Albertville regarding a drainage problem that involves some Ostego land. The Board made no committment but agreed to listen to their proposal. Motion by Douglas Lindenfelser to order sufficient 30 MPH speed limit signs to put speed limits in all residential areas. Seconded by Noramn Freske, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion. Gravel Hauling bids were received and opened at 11:00 AM, August 6, 1990. Dennis Fehn Gravel and Excavating, Inc. submitted a bid of $5.10 per cu. yd. and a total bid of $19,507.50. Buffalo Bituminous Inc. submitted a bid of $5.43 per cu. yd, and a total bid of $20,769.75. Motion by Norman Freske to accept the bid of Dennis Fehn Gravel & Excavating Inc. .to gravel Nashua Ave. 77th St. and McAllister Ave. from Co. 39 to Co. 37. Seconded by Douglas Lindenfelser, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion. Motion by Douglas Lindenfelser to approve renewal of the Cigarette Licenses of Tom Thumb Store Riverview Liquorette, and Clem Darkenwald. Seconded by Norman Freske, all Board STATE OF MN COUNTY OF WRIGHT TOWN OF OTSEGO The Town Board Meeting of August 6, 1990. Page 5 - Motion by Douglas Lindenfelser to approve the application of U.S. West Communications to replace buried cable along 90th St. and O'Brian Ave. Seconded byNorman Freske, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion. Motion by Douglas Lindenfelser to send a notice to John Karnes, of 8360 Oakwood Ave. to remove the junk cars from his lot, mow it, and repair his sewer system. Seconded by Norman Freske, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion. Motion by Douglas Lindenfelser to approve paying Donald Leuer $150.00 for meeting with Attorneys Bill Radzwill and Felix Manella regarding deposition in the lawsuit concerning the Halls Storm Drain Project. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion. Motion by Norman Freske to postpone the Town Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, September 3, (Labor Day) until Wednesday, Sept 5. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion. The Town Board appointed the following people to serve as election judges in the 1990 Primary and General Elections: Elaine Beatty June Fenstra Arlene Lindenfelser Maxine Davis Irma Ruprecht Judy Blesi Julie Berning Catherine Sadowski Karen Pouliot Robert Lefebvre Lori. Dehn David Cecka Norman Freske Sharon Berning Judy Silverness Carol Weidenbach Judy Roderi Olive Kolles Judy Vetsch Nancy Duerr Marionette Barthel Dawn Barthel Allen Domm Jim Agosto Diane Pearson Joy Swenson Kelly Bistodeau Germaine Beaudry Marion Alexander Jean Shanyo Marilyn Lefebvre Kathy Lewis Beverly Roden JoAnn Barthel Judy Halstad LeRoy Quist Judy Hudson The Board requested Elaine Beatty to check to see if Riverview Kennel had a current Kennel license. Proceeding as a board of audit, the Town Board audited and allowed verified accounts Nos. 509 to 570 inclusive. On motion the meeting adjourned. 41%.14111-‘-fr.dlif-*10 / , Norman Freske, Chairman ias Lindenfelser, Supervisor oyd Roden, Supervisor ATTEST: Jerome Perrault,Clerk