Princeton Township, Minnesota
Board of Supervisors Minutes
On Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 7:30 pm. Town Board Chairperson Greg Anderson
called the Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting to order. Other members
present were Dan Minks, John Roxbury, Jr., Stephanie Johnston and John Moosbrugger.
Approve Minutes
A motion was made by John Roxbury, Jr., and seconded by John Moosbrugger
to approve the minutes of September 19, 2006 as printed. Motion Carried.
Approve Financial Report
A motion was made by John Roxbury, Jr. and seconded by Dan Minks to approve
the Financial Report for September 2006 as submitted Beginning Balance of
Township funds was $202,152.97; total receipts of $8,970.07; total disbursements
of $90,733.40; leaving a balance of $120,389.64. Motion Carried.
Mille Lacs County Sheriffs Department
A representative of the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office was not present.
Old Business
The Town Board Supervisors discussed the appointment of a member of the
Planning Commission to the Airport Advisory Committee. A motion was
made by John Roxbury, Jr., and seconded by John Moosbrugger to appoint Eugene
Stoeckel. Motion Carried.
New Business
Katherine Schrautemyer, Section 34, was present to request a Conditional
Use Permit to operate a Pet Grooming Business out of the garage of her home.
Ms. Schrautemyer’s only concern with the conditions that Loren Kohnen had
recommended was condition #4 which would require her to install a holding
tank for all the water that would be used for the pet grooming to drain into.
He did not want the water to drain into her septic system. Ms. Schrautemyer
had a friend with her by the name of Bill [his who showed a demonstration
of a filter that would be placed in the drain to filter the hair and skin
so it would not cause a problem for Ms. Schrautemyer and he requested the
Town Board delete condition #4 and let them install the filter. They
would then have the filter monitored by Reynolds Sewer Service quarterly and
forward the report the Township. If a problem would arise they then would
have to install a holding tank. A motion was made by John Roxbury, Jr.,
and seconded by Dan Minks to approve the Conditional Use Permit with the
following conditions:
1. Hours of operation 7:00 am, to 9:00 p.m.
2. CUP not transferable and void after one year of inactivity.
3. No employees
4. Home occupation sign may be provided on the property,
not to exceed 2’ X 3 in size.
5. No animals allowed outside of building.
Motion Carried.
Judith Bergeron, Section 35, was present requesting a land split.
A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by John Roxbury, Jr. to
approve the split. Motion Carried.
Eric Oftedal, Section 36, was present to discuss the cost of his building
permit for a used pole building he was going to build. The cost of the
building permit was $829.71 with the estimated value written in by the Building
Inspector being $35,000. Mr. Oftedal stated that he disputed the estimated
value because he only paid $500.00 for the building and obtained quotes from
three companies to install a new building very similar to what he is constructing
and all the quotes were around $20,000. After some discussion a motion
was made by Dan Minks and seconded by John Moosbrugger to reduce the estimated
value from $35,000 to $20,000 bringing the new total of the Building Permit
to $540.06. Motion Carried.
Larry Doose was present to discuss further pursue of a Township Park on
the land of New Life Christian Center. After some discussion, the Town
Board all agreed it would be a great idea and requested Mr. Doose to find
out if the land would be a donation or what kind of money they wanted for
the land before the Township discusses the topic any further. The Board
stated they only have so much in the Park Dedication Fund and that would have
to cover the cost of the land and possibly some playground equipment.
Eric Minks was present and stated that as a resident of the Township and a
taxpayer he didn’t want to see the Township buy the land for a park and then
let it turn into a weed park. He would like to see it made into a park
with equipment. The Town Board agreed.
Engineers Report
Todd McLouth stated that he had a summary of the cost share for Greenbush
Township for their section of the 40th Street road project. Todd asked
the Town Board if they wanted him to send a letter to Greenbush with an invoice
of they wanted the Clerk to send one. The Town Board asked Todd to send the
letter to them.
Zoning Administrators Report
Lynn Paulson was present on behalf of Loren Kohnen. Lynn had no reports.
Open Forum
There were no residents present who wished to speak.
Supervisors Reports
John Roxbury, Jr. stated that he had attended the Fire Advisory Board.
He stated that the City and Fire Department are looking at ways to figure
out how to put money aside for replacing fire trucks. He provided the
Town Board with a document showing what the possible additional cost a year
for fire service for Princeton Township for their part of the savings for
a new truck. He stated that a new truck is needed about every ten years.
All Town Board members agreed that Fire Service was not questionable and they
would agree to pay the extra money for the Township’s part of the savings
if that is what the Fire Department decided to do.
Clerks Business
The Clerk informed the Town Board of the date change for the Mule Lacs County
Association of Townships fall meeting. The meeting will be held on 10/30/2006
at the VFW in Onamia.
The Clerk stated that she had received a letter from Baldwin Township requesting
the Princeton Township snowplow 10th Street, 111th Street and 97th Street
located in the plat known as Stone Sheep Crossing again this year. A motion
was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by John Roxbury, Jr. to approve
the plowing of Baldwin’s roads at a rate of $60.00 per time plowed.
Motion Carried.
The Clerk informed the Town Board that she had received a complaint on 2421-75th
Avenue. The complaint stated that there were junk cars, dirty dog kennels,
excessive weeds, mold showing on home and home was un-kept. The Clerk
had informed Loren Kohnen and he visited the property. He reported that
it wasn’t that bad and there were worse ones out there. The Town Board
decided to take no action at this time.
Approve Payment of the Bills
A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by John Roxbury, Jr.
to approve payment of the bills, Check numbers 7182 - 7220. 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: Lynn Paulson Judith Bergeron, Joe Bergeron,
Kat Schrautemyer, Bill Ellis, Eric Oftedal, Larry Doose