On Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. Town Board Chairperson Greg Anderson called the Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting to order. Other members present were Steve Heinks, Stephanie Johnston, Dan Minks and John Moosbrugger.

A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by Steve Heinks to amend the agenda by adding Michel McPherson from Mille Lacs County Zoning to it when she arrives. Motion Carried.

Approve Minutes
A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by Dan Minks to approve the minutes of January 17, 2006 as printed. Motion Carried.

Approve January Financial Report
A motion was made by Steve Heinks and seconded by Stephanie Johnston to approve the Financial Report for January 2006 as submitted. Beginning Balance of Township funds was $320,837.34; total receipts of $19,161.27; total disbursements of $15,293.80; leaving a balance of $324,704.81. Motion Carried.

Mille Lacs County Sheriffs Department
The Mille Lacs County Sheriffs Department was not present. Eric Minks stated that Sheriff Weller retired and he didn't believe that there would be another representative coming to the meetings. The Town Board asked the Clerk to send a letter to the Mille Lacs County Sheriffs Department to see if there will be another Sheriff assigned to attend the meetings so the agenda can be updated for the monthly meetings.

Old Business
Tom Meinz was present to discuss the Lundberg Property. He explained that the Lundberg's would like to transfer an 80 acre parcel to their son and daughter-in-law. They would like to retain a life estate on 10 of those acres. He stated that when the deed was sent to the County Recorder it was sent back stating that it requires a lot split approval from the Township. He was present to ask the Township to split off the parcel for the purpose only of having separate tax statements for each parcel. He stated that this split would not be for the purpose of creating another buildable parcel. He stated that he drafted a Resolution seeking approval from the Township to let the deed be recorded so they have a separate tax statement for the 10 acre life estate and the balance of the 80 acre parcel. He stated that the Resolution was not granting approval to create a new buildable parcel. He stated that the Resolution also states at the death of both Mr. & Mrs. Lundberg the life estate ceases or should they deed it to their son it would cease and the separate tax statements would also cease. After some discussion the Town Board requested this item be talked about at the staff meeting on 3/2/06 and be placed on the Planning Commission Agenda for the March 6, 2006 meeting.
Loren Kohnen gave the Town Board an update of the John Wood property complaint. Loren stated that he and Dan Minks visited the site. Loren stated that there was a lot of iron on the property and Mr. Wood agreed to remove the iron from the property. Mr. Kohnen stated that the condition of the animals was discussed and he and Mr. Minks agreed that the animals were being well taken care of. Mr. Wood was asked to get a letter to the Township to keep on file in regards to the State inspections of the property. The letter that Mr. Wood gave the Township the day of the Town Board meeting was incomplete. It states that the inspectors will be back on the site in the spring when the snow melts and the ground is no longer frozen. John was asked to forward any correspondence regarding inspections as they occur to the Township to keep on file. The Town Board will review this complaint in the spring.

The Town Board asked for an update on the complaint of the Construction Business in Section 21. The Clerk stated that she had talked to Jim Mogen, Township Attorney, and he was checking into whether or not the County would be taking this case on. Mr. Mogen contacted the Clerk and stated that the County would not take the case and therefore he would be sending a letter out to the Construction Business to start prosecution.

A motion was made by Dan Minks and seconded by Stephanie Johnston to reappoint Carl Sanford and Larry Ziebarth to the Planning Commission for a term ending on January 2009. Motion Carried. Dale Rothstein was not interested in being re-appointed. The Town Board decided not to advertise again for his
position due to the previous advertisement not getting any response. John Moosbrugger stated that he had talked to Tom Braun and he would be interested in being appointed to the Planning Commission. Dan Minks stated that Tom should send a letter to the Township stating he was interested in serving. The Town Board asked the Clerk to send a letter to Tom asking him if he would be interested in being appointed to the Planning Commission and if he was he should submit a letter to the Clerk for the next Town Board Meeting.

The next item of business was to discuss the letter received from EBERT Construction regarding the power outlets in the existing building. EBERT Construction would not replace the outlets under their contract for the expansion. The Town Board decided that they did not feel the outlets needed to be replaced.
The Clerk stated that she had talked to Jake at EBERT regarding the sidewalk. Jake stated Loren Kohnen had sent him a hand drawn picture of the specs that the sidewalk should follow but not an actual design for the sidewalk that incorporates the specs. After some discussion the Town Board asked EBERT Construction to come out and take some shoots of the sidewalk on 3/2/06 at the staff meeting and report back to the Town Board for their next meeting on March 28, 2006 for approval.

The Town Board discussed water treatment options for the Town Hall. Ken Henchen forwarded information that he had collected to Greg Anderson. A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by Steve Heinks to approve Ken to select and buy a water treatment option that has a good part supply and hopefully one that is made in the USA. Motion Carried. John stated that if there isn't one made in the USA to select one anyway and get it done.
The Town Board reviewed the Conditional Use Permit for New Life Christian Center, Section 30. Loren Kohnen stated that he had gone out to the site and has asked Todd McLouth to go out and look at the sites drainage. Loren also stated that there were two fixtures that were not down casted but they are not being used. He stated that there aren't any complaints.

Larry Doose was present representing the Church and stated that there is one coat of pavement down on the driveway and there would be another coat done this spring.

A motion was made by Steve Heinks and seconded by Dan Minks to renew the Conditional Use Permit with no future renewals provided that Todd McLouth looks at the drainage and signs off on that. Motion Carried.

The Town Board reviewed the Conditional Use Permit for Sylva Corp. A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by Dan Minks to renew the CUP with no future reviews unless complaints are received. Motion Carried.

The Town Board reviewed the Conditional Use Permit for Dan & Linda Strunge, Section 17. A motion was made by Dan Minks and seconded by John Moosbrugger to renew the Conditional Use Permit for one year. Motion Carried.

The Town Board reviewed the Conditional Use Permit for Tom & Patricia Braun. Loren Kohnen stated he visited the site and said it is neat and clean. He stated there hasn't been any complaints on the business. A motion was made by Dan Minks and seconded by Steve Heinks to renew the Conditional Use Permit with no future reviews unless complaints are received. Motion Carried.

The Town Board discussed the Date for the Clean-up Day. A motion was made by Steve Heinks and seconded by John Moosbrugger to schedule the Township Clean-up Day for April 29, 2006 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Motion Carried.

Michele McPherson from Mille Lacs County Zoning arrived. She wanted to inform the Township that Mille Lacs County will be holding two Hazardous Household waste Collections one in Princeton and one in Milaca. She said they will also be holding an appliance & electronics collection in June.

Michele stated that she had talked to the Township Planning Commission regarding feedlot questions at their last meeting. Greg Anderson asked Michele
if he understood from the discussion of the Planning Commission that it was her recommendation not to re-invent the feedlot ordinance. Michele stated that was correct. She stated she would like the Township to give the County a year to see how the Ordinance is working. She said in a year if it is not better then contact her to have a conversation about it.

John Moosbrugger asked what the setback is. Michele said on a new feedlot it is 200 feet from the property line. She said then there is a reciprocal setback of the distance between the feedlot and any new dwellings that may come in and that is 330 feet depending on what tier it is in.  John Moosbrugger asked as far as other feedlot ordinances go is the Counties setbacks more lenient, middle of the road or more restrictive. Michele stated she thought the ordinance was pretty consistent with other County ordinances. John asked if it were the same with animal units. Michele replied that animal units are set by the state.

The Clerk stated that at the last Town Board Meeting she brought to their attention that in the minutes of the Fire Advisory Board it stated that the Township should adopt the Counties Disaster Plan. The Town Board asked the Clerk to prepare a resolution to do that. In talking with Michele McPherson about this matter Michele stated that it wasn't that easy. The Clerk asked Michele to brief the Town Board on their discussion.

Michele told the Town Board that the Township should really look at a Continuity of Government Plan. This is a well thought out plan that would allow the Township to continue with business in the case of a disaster. She stated that it would cover things like where an office could be set up, backups of computers and documents, and how do we communicate with Township Residents. The Clerk asked Michele if it were a good idea to form some type of committee to come up with some type of plan. Michele said yes.

A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by Dan Minks to schedule the Board of Audit for 3/6/06 at 6:45 p.m. Motion Carried.

A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by Steve Heinks to schedule the Budget Meeting one hour before the Town Board Meeting in July of 2006. Motion Carried.

The Town Board discussed the Planning Commissions request for direction on Simple Plats. The Town Board asked the Planning Commission to look at what Todd and Loren have come up with and keep the Simple Plat procedure away from the larger parcels of land and focus on the smaller parcels like in R-1.

Engineers Report
Todd McLouth was present and had no discussions for Engineers Report.

Zoning Administrators Report
Loren Kohnen was present and had no discussions for Zoning Reports.

Open Forum
Eric Minks stated that the Planning Commission talked about the Comprehensive Plan at their last meeting. Eric stated that the Comprehensive Plan is supposed to be reviewed every ten years. He stated that ours was written in 1994. He asked the Town Board for direction on this issue.
Steve Heinks stated that they talked about whether the Township should write it or if the Township should have a firm come in and help with it. Greg Anderson stated that it is a huge amount of money to have a firm come in to do it.

John Moosbrugger stated that Todd McLouth has come up with some really good information that could be used in this planning. John stated that he is ok with the Planning Commission starting on this. Eric stated he felt they would need some direction on how to even start on the process.
Loren Kohnen suggested that the Township take a look at this issue when it comes time to work on the budget due to having to hold special meetings throughout this discussion.

John Moosbrugger stated that the first step will be to take a look at it and see how much of it needs to be changed. Steve Heinks stated that the Comp Plan and the Ordinance should follow each other.

Eric Minks stated that he was reading the legal notices in the paper under the assumed names for business. Bryan Payne and Bob Finkelson were listed in there. He stated that he had talked to Bryan Payne and he will not have anyone at his home. Loren Kohnen stated it didn't appear that he needed a Conditional Use Permit. Eric was unsure what Bob Finkelson's business was. Steve Heinks stated he would talk to Bob and find out what his intentions for the business are. Steve will report back at the next Town Board meeting.

Larry Ziebarth stated that the State of Minnesota offers help to Townships and Counties with their Comp Plans. He stated that he didn't see why the Township couldn't write 90% of it themselves.

Eric Minks asked what the thought is on the feedlot ordinance. He asked if there should be a motion. A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by Dan Minks to recommend the Township takes no action in regards to the feedlot ordinance at this time. Motion Carried.

Supervisors Reports
John Moosbrugger stated that he just wanted to confirm with the Clerk that the payment to the Insurance Company was made in regards to the Planning & Zoning Insurance. The Clerk stated that it was paid and that she had received the green return receipt back from them stating they received it.

Clerks Business
The Clerk informed the Town Board of the meeting by the Mille Lacs County Soil and Conservation office that will be held at the Town Hall on February 27, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.

The Clerk informed the Town Board that she had received a letter from the Mille Lacs County Public Works Department regarding the sign project. The letter stated that Princeton Townships cost for signs for their Township would be $11,220.00. The Town Board asked the Clerk to contact them and ask them if this was a mandatory program and report back to them at the next meeting.

The Clerk stated that she had received a complaint of cars parking on the road over on 6th Street North near the Preserve at Princeton. The person making the complaint was concerned that this was a safety issue. The Town Board stated that a complaint of that nature would be one to forward to the Mille Lacs County Sheriffs Department.

The Clerk shared with the Town Board the schedule of the lease payments for the Town Hall Expansion Project.

The Clerk informed the Town Board that she had received an invoice for the City of Princeton for the last half of 2005 Fire Services.

The Clerk stated that last fall she had approached the Town Board with possibly coming up with a program like the Chamber of Commerce has called the Welcome Wagon. She stated in researching this information she found that there were things the Chamber of Commerce offers its members that she didn't feel the Township would be able to do like having yearly banquets. She asked the Board if they would rather purchase a literature rack to place inside the Town Hall for business to put literature. John Moosbrugger stated he didn't feel that was necessary.

The Clerk asked the Town Board if they would be interested in purchasing and developing a website for the Township. John Moosbrugger didn't feel it was necessary at this time.

Approve Payment of the Bills
A motion was made by Dan Minks and seconded by Steve Heinks to approve payment of the bills, Check numbers 6849 — 6895. Motion Carried.

Adjourn
A motion was made by Stephanie Johnston and seconded by Dan Minks to adjourn the meeting at 9:24 p.m. Motion Carried.

Respectfully submitted,
Connie L. Heinks
Clerk/Treasurer

Attendees: Larry Ziebarth, Tomas Meinz, John Wood, Eric Minks, Larry Doose, Brad Averill, Chris Fodericle, Tessa Gronei, Grady Milesko, Loren Kohnen, Todd McLouth, Michele McPherson