Mankato Township Board Minutes For Past Year
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Mankato Township Board Regular Meeting 8-14-24 Meeting was called to order by Dan Rotchadl, all board members present. Meeting minutes of July 2024 were approved as sent. Approved the Copper Mtn meeting minutes. No clerk report. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Marzinski wants a culvert from his field. Harold Drummer Jr. was before the board to question the plan. Scott will look at it. Copper Mtn project- start on August 19, will be about a two week project. Administrative fine and hearing procedures amendment to the land use plan for next month. Board moved and approved the confirmation of last months resolution/CUP does accurately reflect the findings, conclusions and CUP conditions adopted by a majority of the board, with all voting in favor. This is not a revote on the CUP, but only a vote to confirm the CUP resolution correctly reflect the record. (resolution is attached) Scott asked for 6% raise for Sam. All board agreed. Effective August 1, 2024. Goes to $33.40 Mike said FEMA 19 or so sites in the township needed repair, he wants to get together to Being no further business, adjourned at 7:36. Next board meeting will be Sept 18 Dan Fogal Clerk Mankato Township Board Regular meeting 9-18-24 Meeting was called to order by Dan Rotchadl, board members present: Dan, Scott Morgan, and Mike Lynch. Meeting minutes of August 2024 were approved as sent. No clerk report. Planner presented the request from James and Beth Zarn for a preliminary plat for an adjustment of property lines that will create a new parcel described as Lots 11, 17, and lot 16, Auditors plat Number 15 Section 35. Attached is the report from the planner. Opened up public hearing, nothing. After discussion, Mike moved to recommend approval subject to the planners recommendations and Township Planning Commission. Scott Morgan seconded the motion, motion carried with all in favor. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Chris Sandquist explained the Road improvement policy – Resolution on Road Improvement Policy. This would be for improvements beyond a gravel road improvement. Mike Lynch moved to approve resolution, second by Dan Rotchadl, motion carried with all voting in favor. Chris reviewed the proposed Mankato Township Town Road Right-of-Way Ordinance. Dan Rotchadl moved to approve, second by Mike Lynch. Motion carried with all voting in favor. Chris presented the proposed Mankato Township Administrative Fines and Hearings Ordinance. After discussion, motion was made by Mike Lynch, moved to approve with the addition to subpart 7, second by Dan Rotchadl. Motion carried with all in favor. Need to publish, put in library, and record all of the resolutions. The Stewart CUP was discussed. The board was correct in their decision except for parts of #3 and #5. Chris and Dan discussed the issue and came up with a proposed agreement. Board reviewed it, Dan moved to approve it. Second Scott. Motion carried with all in favor. Zarn update. Zarn is in violation with the new road cut, and the location of the shop is too close to the property line. Letter went out today, has ten days to correct the issue or apply for permit. Leases: still in the works, Leases came up with a bond, county has not come back to Chris. County applied for a building permit, twp will give it to the county. Should end up in a March hearing. Johnson - needed an engineer to prepare a report for their septic system location, still in the works. Koberoski- has unpermitted buildings and signs in roadway. Still in claims/counter claims. Copper Mtn assessment list was put in, is $13,000 per lot. FEMA is in process. Mike said would have to get bills at a future date. Working on it all. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:40. Dan Fogal, clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION SETTING SCHEDULE OF ADMINISTRATIVE FINES WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the Township Board has previously met and adopted a Mankato Township Administrative Fines and Hearings Ordinance, Ordinance #2024-02. AND WHEREAS, pursuant to said ordinance, Section 7 provides that the Board of Supervisors of Mankato Township shall set a schedule of administrative fines from time to time Via resolution. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, MANKATO TOWNSHIP, BLUE EARTH COUNTY, MINNESOTA as follows:
Township, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, this the _16 day Of Oct. 2024. Chairman, Mankato Township Board of Supervisors Mankato Township Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION ON ROAD IMPROVEMENT POLICY WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the Township Board has met and considered its road improvement policy to be used to access all future requests for road improvements and repairs on all of the Township's roads. This decision is informed and driven by the increasing costs of road improvements and repair, the fair allocation of costs for such road improvements and repair amongst those residents who regularly use such roads, the cost, inefficiency and limitations of special assessments, and the continued growth and development within the Township. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, MANKATO TOWNSHIP, BLUE EARTH COUNTY, MINNESOTA as follows: 1. The default township road for which the Township, from its general levy, is responsible for the repair and maintenance of, shall be a gravel surface road. 2. The default policy of the Township in evaluating requests or petitions for improvement of township roads beyond a gravel surface (e.g. asphalt, bituminous, concrete) shall only be favored by the Township if those properties abutting the township road to be improved are part of a subordinate service district formed prior to the approval of such proposed improvement. The subordinate service district would be created to support the increased costs for construction and maintenance of the designated township road's improved road surface beyond a gravel surface. 3. The default policy of the Township in evaluating requests or petitions for improvement or repair of Township roads with a surface beyond gravel (e.g. asphalt, bituminous, concrete) shall only be favored by the Township if those properties abutting the township road to be improved or repaired are part of a subordinate service district formed prior to the approval of such improvement or repair. The subordinate service district would be created to support the increased costs for repair and maintenance of the designated township road's improved or repaired road surface beyond a gravel surface. 4. For any road surface improvements or repairs beyond a gravel surface, the Township shall favor payment, from its general levy, its calculated estimate for 1 what the project's cost would be for a similar gravel surfaced road. The remaining costs would be favored to be funded by a subordinate service district. 5. Despite this policy, the Township Board retains the ultimate power to decide whether to approve or deny any request or petition for Township road construction, improvement or repair based on the individual facts and circumstances presented to it. Adopted by a vote of 3_ to 0 by the Board of Supervisors, Mankato Township, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, this the 18 of Sept. Of 2024. Chairman, Mankato Township Board of Supervisors Mankato Township Clerk Mankato Township Board Regular meeting 10-16-24 Meeting was called to order by Dan Rotchadl, board members present: Dan, and Mike Lynch. Meeting minutes of September 2024 were approved as sent. clerk report: Canvass of Election was discussed. Decided to have that meeting at 7:00 PM Wednesday Nov. 13, 2024 at the Mankato Township Hall with the regular monthly board meeting right after. Notice will be put the paper. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Discussed the Right-of Way Ordinance. This was approved with a vote of 2 for it and none against. The Administrative Fine and Hearings Ordinance was discussed. This was approved with a vote of 2 for it and none against. Discussed the Resolution setting Schedule of Administrative Fines. This was approved with 2 for it and none against. Discussed the estimate #1 for Copper Mtn. project. This was approved with both member voting in favor. Discussed the WW Blacktopping quote, it was approved. Discussed the BEC Shop Permit and 10-29-24 groundbreaking event. No board member will speak at the event. Discussed the BEC Cannabis amendment, Board will wait for county to pass an Ordinance first. Board tabled the $125,000 permit after discussion. Mike Lynch is proceeding with design on Riverpark Drive based on the DNR meeting. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:40. Dan Fogal, clerk Mankato Township Board Special meeting 11-20-24 Meeting was called to order by Dan Rotchadl, board members present: Dan and Scott Morgan. Zarn final plat was reviewed. Planner went over the application and the recommendations. The PC recommended approval of the final plat subject to the recommendations from the planner. The request is from James and Beth Zarn for the final plat for an adjustment of property lines that will create a new parcel described as Lots 11, 17, and lot 16, Auditors plat Number 15 Section 35. Attached is the report from the planner. Public meeting was opened, no one there, public meeting closed. Board discussed. Motion made by Scott to approve, second by Dan, motion carried with both in favor. Planner read the request for an After-the-fact CUP from Zarn. Discussed. Planner read the recommendations for approval. The PC recommended approval subject to recommendations from the planning staff. Opened up public hearing, nothing. After discussion, Dan moved to recommend approval subject to the planners recommendations and Township Planning Commission. Scott Morgan seconded the motion, motion carried with both in favor. Planner read the after-the-fact Variance request from Zarn. The planning staff recommended denial. The PC forwarded the variance request to the Board without a recommendation. Public hearing was opened up, no input, public hearing was closed. The board discussed the issue. Dan moved to deny the variance request, second by Scott Morgan. Motion to deny was approved with both in favor. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:30. Dan Fogal Clerk Mankato Township Board meeting 12-18-24 Meeting was called to order by Dan Rotchadl, board members present: Dan, Mike Lynch and Scott Morgan. Minutes of the November meeting were approved as sent. No Planner report, no clerk report. Treasurer report was given and accepted as given. Bills were read and approved to be paid. Mike explained FEMA bills, part has been approved about $8,000. The rest is still in process. The Blue Earth County building has paid substantial fees to the city for their site and are willing to share some with township. In discussion. Zarn is still in discussion. County letter for cost sharing for the election supplies, Dan Fogal would be the connection person. Board agreed to the agreement, with all in favor. Discussed roads. Indian Creek is still with the attorneys, no agreement or information from the county talking with the township. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:35. Jan meeting will be on Jan. 15, 2025. Dan Fogal Clerk Mankato Township Board meeting 1-15-25 Meeting was called to order by Dan Rotchadl, board members present: Dan, Mike Lynch and Scott Morgan. Minutes of the December 18, 2024 meeting were approved as sent. No Planner report, no clerk report. Treasurer report was given and accepted as given. Bills were read and approved to be paid. Mike explained FEMA. Still in process. Cannabis issue discussed, motion made to approve the resolution to have the county handle retail registration. Motion carried with all in favor. Resolution is attached. Discussed roads. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:30. February meeting will be on Feb. 20, 2025 with audit at 5:30 and board meeting at 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk Mankato Township Board meeting 2-20-25 Meeting was called to order by Dan Rotchadl, board members present: Dan, Mike Lynch and Scott Morgan. Minutes of the January, 2025 meeting were approved as sent. No Planner report, no clerk report. Treasurer report was given and accepted as given. Bills were read and approved to be paid. Mike explained FEMA. Still in process, but may not get anything with DOGE. Discussed sealing blacktop roads, Mike moved to approve the Pearson bid of $59,822.40 with all board members voting in favor. Scott and Sam met with Jim Zarn to talk about the ditch and the water running into it. Looks like Jims new road is causing water to run into ditch and township road. Discussed roads. Sleepy Hollow has a section of black top road that is busting up. May have to grind up. Broke a part on the plow on it. Sam gave board information on a new tractor and attachments. No decision made at this time. Looked at river stabilization bids. No decision made at this time. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:35. March 19- PC meeting at 6:30, board meeting at 7:00 PM. March 11, 7:00 PM annual meeting and then reorganizational meeting. Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP Planning Commission 3-19-25 The March 19, 2025 meeting of the Mankato Township PC was called to order by Dan Rotchadl at 6:30 PM at the township hall. PC members present: Dave Turner, Roger Funfsinn, Jim Jensen, and Dan Rotchadl . Dan asked for an approval of the minutes from the November 2024 meeting were approved as sent. Planner Victoria Potts presented the request from James and Beth Zarn for a new variance, which is substantially different from the one that was denied in 11-2024. Issac Coudri, a student, was before the board asking why the building wasn’t built in the right place originally, Victoria explained what happened. Variance request from Zarn was discussed. The staff recommends in favor of the variance subject to planner recommendations. Public hearing was opened and then closed. Motion made by Roger Funfsinn to pass subject to recommendations- roll call vote was: Dan yes, Roger-yes, Jim yes, Dave 2nd yes. Motion carried with all in favor. The variance request will go to the board with all in favor from the Planning Commission. The above applications are attached to board minutes. Being no further business meeting adjourned at 6:45. Respectfully submitted. Dan Fogal Clerk Mankato Township Board 3-19,2025 Meeting was called to order by Dan Rotchadl, board members present: Dan and Scott Morgan. Minutes of the February meeting were approved as sent. No Clerk report. Jim Zarn variance was reviewed. Planner went over the application and the recommendations. The PC recommended approval subject to the recommendations from the planner. Attached is the report from the planner. Public meeting was opened, no one there, public meeting closed. Board discussed. Motion made by Dan to approve, second by Scott, motion carried with both in favor. Treasurer gave his report and it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. St. Clair Fire Dept ., new rates were discussed. Board agreed with the new rate, all board members were in favor. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:10. Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP Planning Commission 4-16-25 The April 16, 2025 meeting of the Mankato Township PC was called to order by Roxanne Johnson at 6:30 PM at the township hall. PC members present: Roger Funfsinn, Jim Jensen, and Roxanne Johnson . Roxanne asked for an approval of the minutes from the March 2025 meeting, were approved as sent. Planner Victoria Potts presented a request for a Conditional Use Permit and variance for Northern Natural Gas for an expansion of an existing essential public utility, and the variances for setbacks and height of fences The conditional use and variances were discussed. Roxanne asked about the fence height with barbed wire on top- that is standard for the company. The staff recommends in favor of the conditional use and variances subject to planner recommendations. Public hearing was opened and then closed. Motion made by Roger Funfsinn to pass subject to all planner’s recommendations- roll call vote was: Roxanne yes, Roger-yes, Jim yes. Motion carried with all in favor. The request will go to the board with all in favor from the Planning Commission. The above application is attached to board minutes. Being no further business meeting adjourned at 6:48. Respectfully submitted. Dan Fogal Clerk Mankato Township Board 4-16,2025 Meeting was called to order by Mike Lynch, board members present: Mike Lynch and Scott Morgan. Minutes of the March meeting were approved as sent. Gravel bids were opened. One from R & E Enterprises. Class 5 gravel $15.25 per ton, ¾ inch with fines $15.75 per ton, class five modified $18.50 per ton. This was the only bid. Motion made by Scott to accept, second by Mike, motion carried with all in favor. No Clerk report. Planner Victoria Potts presented a request for a Conditional Use Permit and variance for Northern Natural Gas for an expansion of an existing essential public utility, and the variances for setbacks and height of fences The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to the recommendations from the planner. Attached is the report from the planner. Public meeting was opened, no one there, public meeting was closed. The conditional use and variances were discussed. Motion made by Mike to approve the requests subject to planning staff recommendations, second by Scott. All in favor. Sleepy Hollow is talking about redoing their blacktop. If they come to an agreement, Scott will contact Bolton and Menk Treasurer gave his report and it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Discussed road work. Sam talked about the backhoe to get rid of it. Board decided to sell it. Scott moved to sell, second by Mike, motion carried with all in favor. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:35. Dan Fogal Clerk Mankato Township Board Meeting June 10, 2025 The regular meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on 6-10-25 at the township hall. All Board members were present. Minutes of the May 21,2025 meeting were approved as sent. No Planner report, no clerk report. The property owner, Purple Ninja Holdings, that bought Steve Kibble’s home and land and is asking for a lot split. Needed an easement to access a back lot making a two way easement. Scott moved to approve, second by Mike, motion carried with all in favor. Agreement is attached to the minutes. Dan moved to approve the resolution to allow the Johnson CUP for a septic system for Lot 2 Blk one, River Hills Subdivision. Second mike Scott abstained. Motion carried with Dan and Mike approved. Treasurers gave his report. It was accepted as given. The clerk read the bills and they were approved to be paid. All voted in favor. Mike said a closeout meeting should happen in the next few weeks with FEMA. Should get another check for that. Final total should add up to about $150,000. Land Use for planning and zoning letter from Bolton and Menk was discussed, board will review and discuss next month. Joe explained what the township can give money too, as per the request from the Blue Earth County Fair. Scott’s opinion was the board give. Mike moved to give $500 second by Scott, motion carried with all in favor. Dan talked to insurance man, got stuff updated. Road report. Dan moved to get rid of old roller, second by Mike, motion carried with all in favor. Sam’s review. Discussed, agreed to pay raise to $ 34.75 per hour. Next meeting Tuesday July 15 2025 Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM Dan Fogal Clerk Mankato Township Board Meeting July 15, 2025 The regular meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on July 15, 2025 at the township hall. All Board supervisors were present. Minutes of the June 2025 meeting were approved as sent. No Planner report, no clerk report. Treasurers gave his report. It was accepted as given. Read the bills and they were approved to be paid. All voted in favor. Mike following up on Davis operating business out of property. LUO proposal from B & M need to get redefined hourly proposal BEC Shop update – Appeal filed, negotiations with BE County BEC Mitigation plan update and pending resolution – meeting #1 complete, planning resolution by end of 2025. Kibble Fence – Mike to check it out. Annexation request for Kopesky was approved as submitted with all in favor. Parcel is in the SW corner of 227th street and CSAH 14. Road report. Roads are good Next meeting August 20, 2025 Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The August meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 PM on Aug. 20, 2025 at the township hall. Board members present: Dan Rotchadl and Scott Morgan. Minutes from the July meeting were approved as sent. Karl Friedericks was before the board asking about the burnt out property along highway #14. Asked the board to get it cleaned up by statute. Dan said the county could clean it up, asked that Karl sends it to the board and our attorney and he see if the county can go after them. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Joe asked about fire assessments because St. Clair was going up. Bills read by the clerk and approved to be paid with all board members voting in favor. Lease going to appellate court, could go to middle of next year. Davis, no news there. Kibble fence, no updates. Winkler property, Chris Sandquist working on it. Dan will attend a zoom meeting for the BEC Mitigation plan Scott will send a letter to Travis Stewart addressing his letters, the township does not plan on doing anything. Discussed road work. Sam on vacation, Ron covering for him. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:34 PM. Board will meet with attorney on August 27, 2025 at his office at 4:00. Next regular board meeting is Sept. 17 2025 at 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Mankato Township Board 9-17,2025 7:24 PM Meeting was called to order by Mike Lynch , board members present: Mike Lynch and Scott Morgan. Minutes of the August meeting were approved as sent. No Clerk report. Planner went over the BE County application and the recommendations. The PC recommended approval subject to the recommendations from the planner, and the two additional requirements. Attached is the report from the planner. Public meeting was held. Mike asked about decommission plan, Victoria had the county information. Chris said no difference between land and roof style systems, but land ones which cover 30-40-50 acres would have to have a decommission plan. Bob Meyer said they are ready to install the panels if it can be approved to do so before/ without the decommission plan being completed. Dave Turner and Rox asked about the concern if letting them to proceed before approval Scott moved to approve with the conditions as approved by the PC and the decommission plan being done. Second by Mike, motion carried with all in favor. Treasurer gave his report and it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Discussed Joe Koberoski , Indian Creek Road, and Christenson has purchased property and put fence up by Joe’s garage blocking some of the road. Mike moved to have staff remove items from township right-of-way, second by Scott. Motion carried with all in favor. Looking at tractor tires and truck tires. $9,700 Next meeting will be 10-14,2025 -subject to change. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:15. Dan Fogal Clerk Mankato Township Board 10-14-25 7:00 PM Meeting was called to order by Dan Rotchadl , board members present: Mike Lynch and Scott Morgan. Minutes of the September meeting were approved as sent. Indian Creek Road was discussed. Dan said the twp atty should do title work and a survey and proceed from there. Scott Morgan added the survey of road should tie in to County Road #1. Motion made to have our attorney do the title work and survey of Indian Creek Road to County Road #1 and proceed from there. approved by Scott, and second by Mike. Discussion held: Kevin Christianson, 3 Indian Creek Road thinks the road is laid out. Scott Morgan said some of the documents are in conflict. Chris said the documents are all different, one from 1981, and 1985, and the present are different, and maybe even a fourth source. After discussion, motion carried with all in favor. Proposal for services from Bolton and Menk to start Dec. 1, 2025 for planning services. Scott moved to approve the proposal for services, second by Mike Lynch, motion was approved with all in favor. No Clerk report. Annexation request was discussed for 901 Victory Drive South (PID R430921177001). Dan moved to approve annexation, second by Mike, motion carried with all in favor City of Eagle Lake will prepare an orderly annexation plan with the township. They could not find any previous plan and want one. Discussed: St Clair Fire contract is up for renewal to expire 3-2029 Motion made by Dan to approve, second by Scott, motion carried with all in favor. Treasurer gave his report and it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Jim Zarn got a letter from an engineer Dan will look at it to see if is enough. Winkler will be on schedule next month. Sam asked about Sleepy Hollow, keep red truck off it this winter. Discussed township reporting if needing a clerk or treasurer. Threshold has been raised to allow a combined position of clerk/treasurer. Decided it is not worth it. Paid leave policy discussed from State of MN. Dan Rotchadl will be the administrator, withholding will have to be set up and paid to the state from the township. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:00. Dan Fogal Clerk |
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