Princeton Township, Minnesota
Board of Supervisors Minutes
On Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. Town Board Vice-Chairperson Dan Minks
called the Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting to order. Other members present
were Stephanie Johnston and John Moosbrugger. Greg Anderson was absent.
Approve Minutes
A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by Stephanie Johnston
to approve the minutes of May 16, 2006 as printed. Motion Carried.
Approve January Financial Report
A motion was made by Stephanie Johnston and seconded by John Moosbrugger
to approve the Financial Report for May 2006 as submitted. Beginning Balance
of Township funds was $140,658.38; total receipts of $7,484.74; total disbursements
of $21,093.27; leaving a balance of $127,049.85. Motion Carried.
Mille Lacs County Sheriffs Department
A representative from the Mille Lacs County Sheriffs Department was present
and gave each Town Board Supervisor a Summary Report of all incidents in
the County from 1/1/05 through 12/31/05.
Old Business
Merlin Hanson was present to discuss a complaint regarding dirt bikes racing
on his property that had been received at the last Town Board Meeting. Mr.
Hanson stated that he and his nephew ride on his 26 acres once or twice a
week. He stated they only ride 1 to 2 hours each time. Mr. Hanson stated
that they have tried to talk to the neighbor that made the complaint and
they refuse to talk to them. The Hanson's stated that they had a problem
with others coming onto his property and they have installed a fence to limit
that happening. John Moosbrugger stated at this point the Town Board isn't
going to do anything and if the complainants come back in with a complaint
the Town Board will encourage them to talk to the Hanson's and try to work
out the issue.
New Business
Ron Peterson, Section 27, was present to discuss a land split. Todd McLouth
stated the Peterson's are giving a section of the property to the Kummit's.
He said that he didn't see a problem with what the Peterson's are requesting.
John Moosbrugger stated that the Town Board and Planning Commission have
concerns that the property has not been surveyed and the lines located. He
stated that there could be overlapping legal descriptions. He said that the
Town Board is not guaranteeing anything and only approving the split. He
stated that the Town Board highly recommends they survey the property on
their own. Dan Minks stated that they are only straightening out the property
lines with the split. Todd McLouth stated that if they were creating a lot
then they would require them to survey it but since they are only straightening
out the property lines they shouldn't require it. A motion was made by John
Moosbrugger and seconded by Stephanie Johnston to approve the split. Motion
Carried.
The Town Board discussed the Conditional Use Permit request by Tim Wilhelm,
Section 9, to spread bio-solids on his farmland. Loren Kohnen reviewed the
conditions that the Planning Commission would like placed on the CUP.
1. Applicant is granted a permit from the M.P.C.A.
2. Application must follow all rules, regulations and guidelines
fro the 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' to the surface no applications of bio-solids can be made.
6. Bio-solids must be incorporated into the soil within
24 hours of application.
7. Must meet County setbacks.
Dan Minks asked for a motion to approve or disapprove the CUP request. John
Roxbury stated that they must have 4 of 5 Town Board members present to motion
on a CUP. John Moosbrugger motioned to table the discussion until 4 or 5
Town Board members are present. Stephanie Johnston seconded the motion. Motion
Carried.
The next item of discussion was Greg Chapman, Section 17, Conditional Use
Permit request to operate a small manufacturing business. A motion was made
by John Moosbrugger and seconded by Stephanie Johnston to table the discussion
until 4 or 5 Town Board members were present. Motion Carried.
Karen Telthoester was present to renew her liquor license for Princeton Lanes
and Lounge. A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by Stephanie
Johnston. Motion Carried.
The next item on the agenda was to appoint a new Town Board Supervisor to
fill the Position of Steve Heinks that will come up for election in March
2007. Eugene Stoeckel was present and expressed his interest. John Roxbury,
Jr. was also present to express his interest. The Town Board voted by paper
ballot. The Clerk read the results. One vote for Eugene Stoeckel and two
votes for John Roxbury, Jr. The Town Board congratulated John Roxbury, Jr.
John Moosbrugger motioned for the Board to take a recess while the Clerk
swears Mr. Roxbury in so the meeting can proceed. The motion was seconded
by Stephanie Johnston. Motion Carried.
The meeting was called back to order with John Roxbury, Jr. being sworn in
and present as a Town Board Supervisor.
The Town Board went back to the discussion of the Tim Wilhelm Conditional
Use Permit to spread bio-solids on his farmland. John Roxbury, Jr. motioned
to table this discussion until Greg Anderson was present. John Moosbrugger
seconded the motion. Motion Carried. This discussion will be placed on the
July 18, 2006 Town Board Agenda.
The Town Board discussed the Greg Chapman Conditional Use Permit to operate
a small manufacturing business. Loren read the following conditions:
1. Must provide black-topped and signaged handicap parking
& unloading space.
2. Building must be accessible with accessible restroom
3. Provide address on building
4. CUP is non-transferable. Void when DreamShak leaves
the Building.
A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by Stephanie Johnston
to approve the CUP with Loren's conditions. Motion Carried.
The Town Board discussed final payment of $3,000.00 to EBERT Construction.
Loren Kohnen thanked Connie Heinks for keeping on track with all the Construction.
Stephanie Johnston stated she had done a good job. A motion was made by John
Moosbrugger and seconded by John Roxbury, Jr. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by John Roxbury, Jr. to
approve the first half of the Fire Contract payment for 2006 to the City
of Princeton in the amount of $20,545.00. Motion Carried.
The Town Board discussed the complaint received on the sewage leaking from
the Zentner property in Section 27. The Clerk stated that Lynn Paulson has
been out to the Zentner property on a number of occasions. The Zentner's
were seeking bids to have the septic done. While they were seeking bids they
were to be having the septic pumped monthly. Lynn Paulson stated that they
would only have it pumped if he contacted them. After some discussion a motion
was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by John Roxbury, Jr. to write the
Zentners a letter stating they must have the septic pumped weekly and them
turning in documentation to the Town Hall on a weekly basis with a deadline
for a new system of July 31, 2006 or it will be referred for prosecution
to the Township Attorney. Motion Carried.
The Town Board reviewed the Simple Plat procedure that was drawn up by the
Planning Commission. Eric Minks briefed the Town Board on the proposal of
the Simple Plat and stated that it applies only to the R-1 Zone. A motion
was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by John Roxbury, Jr. to approve
the Simple Plat procedure. Motion Carried.
Engineers Report
At the last Town Board meeting John Roxbury stated that the house that built
a septic system over on the southwest corner of Orchard Pines may be backing
up the drainage easement. He thought maybe Todd or Loren should go out and
investigate it. Todd stated that he had investigated it and since then they
have dug another hole in the back yard and now drainage is not an issue.
Todd stated that it is not an issue.
Todd stated that he had visited the Dahmen property in Orchard Pines and
the Clerk sent a letter to Michele McPherson on the issue. Michele McPherson
sent the Clerk an e-mail stating that she will work with the DNR to issue
a cease/desist and restoration order as needed. Todd stated since then they
have moved their shed and have cleaned it up some. Todd said the drainage
is not an issue but the wetlands still are.
Zoning Administrators Report
Loren brought to the Town Boards attention that Mille Lacs County is taking
three weeks to get new addresses on building permits. The Clerk stated that
is not a new issue that is an ongoing issue. John Roxbury stated that he
will stop in the Zoning Office to see find out why it takes so long.
Loren stated that he has septic monitoring agreements for Jim Herlofsky that
are due and he will need to provide documentation to the Town Hall. Loren
stated that these types of agreements are a lot of paperwork and add extra
work for the Town Hall.
Loren stated that John Roxbury had given him a picture regarding a sign that
is up north of Bud's Place advertising for lawn mower repairs. Loren wanted
to know if the Town Board wanted him to stop in and talk to the owner and
have him apply for a Conditional Use Permit. The Town Board asked Loren to
visit the owner and have him apply for a Conditional Use Permit and update
the Town Board at their next meeting.
Open Forum
Larry Doose was present stated in regards to the Conditional Use Permit for
DreamShak, Greg Chapman, has a Minnesota Vehicle Dealers License needs to
be signed and notarized. The Clerk notarized Loren's signature.
Larry Doose stated that speaking on behalf of New Life Christian Center and
the Township building a Township park that the church was interested in using
some of the Land at the Church to create a Township park there. John Moosbrugger
asked the Clerk to place this on the agenda for the July Planning Commission
meeting. John Moosbrugger asked Larry Doose to provide a hand drawn plan
to the Planning Commission to give them something to look at.
Supervisors Reports
John Roxbury, Jr. stated that the Clerk will need to advertise to fill his
position on the Planning Commission.
Dan Minks informed other Town Board members that he has been invited and
attended a couple of work session meetings of area businessmen on promoting
growth of businesses in the area.
A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by John Roxbury. Jr. to
appoint Dan Minks to the City of Princeton Planning Commission. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by Stephanie Johnston
to appoint John Roxbury, Jr. to the City of Princeton Fire Advisory Board.
Motion Carried.
Clerks Business
The Clerk stated that Whitcomb's Nursery has donated and planted the plants
and Sylva Corp. has provided all of the mulch. She stated that she has sent
letters of thanks to each.
The Clerk asked the Town Board what they wanted to do for a light on the
flag pole. The Town Board asked the Clerk to have Ken Henchen come up with
an idea and report back to the Town Board at their next meeting.
Approve Payment of the Bills
A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by Stephanie Johnston
to approve payment of the bills, Check numbers 7030 — 7071. Motion Carried.
Adjourn
A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by John Roxbury, Jr. to
adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Motion Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Connie L. Heinks
Clerk/Treasurer
Attendees: Loren Kohnen, Todd McLouth, Ronald Peterson, Judith Peterson,
Karen Telthoester, John Roxbury, Jr., Merlin Hanson, Doug Rust, Paul Kummet,
Yvonne Doose, Greg Chapman