On Tuesday, July 20, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. Town Board Chairperson Greg Anderson
called the Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting to order. Other members present
were Dan Minks, John Roxbury, Jr. and John Moosbrugger. Stephanie Johnston
was absent.
Approve Minutes
A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by Dan Minks to approve
the minutes of June 20, 2006 as printed. Motion Carried.
Approve January Financiai Report
A motion was made by John Roxbury, Jr. and seconded by John Moosbrugger to
approve the Financial Report for June 2006 as submitted, Beginning Balance
of Township funds was $127,049.85; total receipts of $9,801.94; total disbursements
of $53,511.89; leaving a balance of $83,339.90. Motion Carried.
Mille Lacs County Sheriffs Department
There was no representative of the Mille Lacs County Sheriffs Office present.
Old Business
The Town Board discussed a request for a Conditional Use Permit by Tim Wilhelm,
Section 9, to spread bio-solids on his farm land. The Town Board tabled this
discussion at their Town Board Meeting on June 20, 2006 until there was a
full Board. A motion was made by Dan Minks and seconded by John Moosbrugger
to approve the Conditional Use Permit with the following conditions:
1. Applicant is granted a permit from M.P.C.A.
2. Application must follow all rules, regulations and guidelines
from M.P.C.A.
3. Any field tiles shall be identified and located.
4. All wetlands shall be identified and staked on property
5. Areas on property where redox features are closer than
3 ft to the surface, no application of bio-solids can be made.
6. Bio-solids must be incorporated into the soil within
24 hours of application.
7. Must follow County setbacks
Motion Carried.
New Business
The Town Board discussed a request by Jay Wilda, business owner, and Wayne
Pike, land owner, Section 20, for a Conditional Use Permit to operate an
indoor batting cage training facility with the name All Pro Batting Complex.
A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by Dan Minks to approve
the request with the following conditions:
1. A black-topped handicap parking & unloading space
be provided. Must also have a sign in for handicap parking.
2. Building must be accessible with accessible restroom
3. Provide address on building
4. CUP is not transferable. Void when the Wilda's leave
the building. Motion Carried.
The next item of business was to appoint a new member to the Planning
Commission. The Clerk received three letters of interest of residents wishing
to be appointed. Jeanine Moore, Eugene Stoeckel and Kenneth Haugen were the
candidates. Jeanine Moore and Kenneth Haugen introduced themselves and told
the Town Board why they would like to be appointed. Eugene Stoeckle was not
present. The Town Board voted and the result was a tie with two votes for
Jeanine Moor and two votes for Eugene Stoeckel. The Town Board decided to
cast vote again. The results came up the same. A motion was made by John
Moosbrugger and seconded by John Roxbury, Jr. to table the appointment to
the Planning Commission until the next meeting when there was a full Board.
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Dan Minks and seconded by John Roxbury, Jr. to approve
a payment of $10,750.00 to USBanks for a Town Hall Building Expansion Payment
due August 15, 2006. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by John Roxbury, Jr.
to appoint and approve the Election Judges for the Primary and General Elections.
The Following were approved to serve:
Connie Wubben, Head Election Judge
Joyce Tessmer, Election Judge
Marlys Sanford, Election Judge
Jeanette Oakes, Election Judge
June Kunkel, Election Judge
Glenyce Luedke, Election Judge
Joe Trunk, Election Judge
Marueen Barz, Election Judge
Connie Heinks, Clerk of Elections and Alternate Election Judge Motion Carried.
Paul & Michelle Pieper requested the Township apply dust control on
50th Avenue and between 60th Avenue and County Line Road. The Town Board
discussed the request and a motion was made by John Roxbury, Jr. and seconded
by Dan Minks to deny the request at this time. Motion Carried.
Scott Berry was present representing residents of the development Preserve
at Princeton. He stated that he was hired to draft up covenants and deveiope
an Association for the development. There were many residents present with
questions on the issue. The Town Board didn't feel the issue was a Township
issue and should be settled between the residents and their attorney. Mr.
Berry informed the Town Board and the residents present that a meeting would
be help in Preserve at Princeton to discuss and give input for drafting the
documents.
Engineers Report
Todd McLouth had no business to discuss.
Zoning Administrators Report
Loren stated that Tony Kooiman had attended the Staff Meeting on July 6,
2006 to discuss a Conditional Use Permit to operate his lawn mower repair
business from his property. Loren stated that Tony Kooiman was asking the
Town Board to waive his fee of $250.00 for the Conditional Use Permit. Mr.
Kooiman told Loren that he would have to work all summer to make that kind
of money. A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by Dan Minks
to waive Mr. Kooiman's fee for the Conditional Use Permit. Motion Carried.
John Roxbury, Jr. stated that he thought the Township should be very careful
not to set precedent for future requests.
Open Forum
There were no residents present who wished to speak in Open Forum.
Supervisors Reports
Greg Anderson stated that the Township had received a letter from John &
Shirley Miller's Attorney, Gray, Plant, Mooty Law Offices, informing the
Town Board of a sign violation that is on Mr. Anderson's property that is
disparaging the neighborhood in an apparent attempt to ward off potential
purchasers. Mr. Anderson stated that he didn't feel his sign is in violation
and it is purely a political statement. Dan Minks stated that he thought
that was pushing it. All other Board members present agreed that at this
time they will not act on the letter. John Roxbury, Jr. suggested the Town
Board consult with the Township Attorney to get a legal opinion. John Moosbrugger
stated that after discussing and quashing the budget that getting a legal
opinion would cost more money and he felt comfortable doing nothing at this
time.
Clerks Business
The Clerk informed the Town Board that she and the Deputy Clerk will need
to attend training in Mora for the new election equipment. She asked for
permission to close the office on August 8, 2006 for them to attend the training.
A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by John Roxbury, Jr. approving
the Clerk to close the office on August 8, 2006 to attend training. Motion
Carried.
Approve Payment of the Bills
A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by John Moosbrugger and
seconded by Dan Minks to approve payment of the bills, Check numbers 7072
— 7105. Motion Carried.
Adjourn
A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by Dan Minks to adjourn
the meeting at 8:47 p.m. Motion Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Connie L. Heinks
Clerk/Treasurer
Attendees: Loren Kohnen, Todd McLouth, Larry Ziebarth, Wayne Pike, Jay Wilda