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MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The June meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 PM on June 19, 2019 at the township hall. Board members present: Dan Rotchadl and Ed Pankratz. Minutes from the May meeting were approved as sent. City Planner nothing new to report. Population for the township is now 1,794 with a household number of 674. Treasurer report was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid with all board members voting for approval. Discussed the Public Hearing Meeting minutes for improvement projects and approved them as written. August may be the start date for the Meadow Woods and Red Oak Subdivison roads. 29 property owners objected to the assessment in Red Oak, and it has been given to the township attorney. Mike Bracht at 516 Riverhills bill for mailbox being run over $402.78. Board agreed to pay it. MS4 Board representative person will continue to be Dan Rotchadl. If there are large issues, Dan will bring them to the board. Review of Ron Cords was held. The board agreed to $27.25 pay per hour. No new road projects planned for this year. Next Board meeting will be July 17, 2019. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The July meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 PM on July 17, 2019 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the June meeting were approved as sent. Planner had nothing to report. Preconstruction meeting: Ed Pankratz explained there will be a one month extension. Change Order #1 was made, moved by Ed to approve, second by Scott Morgan, carried with all in favor for approval. Kern Bridge is on track for removal. Calvary Cemetery Road has an emergency road repair. Have to fill in a ravine and repair road. Board approved the emergency needed work, will have to get a CUP and approval from Rick Baird. Mt Kato would like to hold festivals on mature functions to be held, 6-8 themed events at Mt. Kato per year. Dan Rotchadl asked for specific details for the events – security, crowd control, etcetera, And get it in to our attorney to see if it fits our permitted uses. Leon Sweet asked about a pool at his property along Hwy #66, itwould be within road setback, told them to talk to county about the new roadway and get back to the planner. Discussed water running over the road by Winklers on Hungry Hollow Road. Board will look at it. Discussed road work. 199 washed out, will leave it closed until highway bridge is done. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Next Board meeting will be Aug.21, 2019. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The August meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 PM on August 21, 2019 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the July meeting were approved as sent. Planner informed the Board of a preliminary request for a conditional use permit for an addition and pool. They need a variance from side line and bluffline also. The board said to proceed. Joe Willaert gave the treasurer’s report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Red Oak construction has started. Bill and Sara Phelps asked about a guard rail in their subdivision that has not been replaced/repaired. Bill was concerned about the shape of the guard rail, it is hanging in the air is dangerous. Scott Morgan will get two bids and get it done. Don Waskowsky informed the board of a washout by NRCS project into their property. Told they have to talk to NRCS. Steve Howe had concerns about traffic on Kirkwood road, too much fast traffic, told to keep calling sheriff. McPherson Twp is interested in our truck. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM. Next meeting is Sept. 18, 2019 at 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The September meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:10 PM on Sept. 18, 2019 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the August meeting were approved as sent. Planner Travis Higgs informed the Board of the request from Alisa Boswell and Leonard Sweet at Lot 3, Section 26 Township 108 North, Range 27 West, (20092 Old Highway 66, Mankato, MN ) for an inground pool and decrease the setback from the bluff from 30 feet to 21 feet, the sideyard required is 50 feet , going to 25 feet for the purpose of building an attached garage. Staff recommends approval. Neighbors did not have a concern. Motion by Ed Pankratz, second by Scott Morgan to approve. Board approved the setback variance requests with all in favor. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Engineer has not approved any bills for the road projects. Some may come in in the next week or so. The board approved paying the bills with the engineers approval of work done. Discussed the washout on 199 by Hwy #41, considering repair or keeping it closed. Won’t be done until after the County builds new bridge. Construction project updates. Red Oak blacktopping may be in October. One ravine done. Rain has been an issue. Julie Corbet, 117 Red Oak Lane, lived their 17 years and never had water issue. Basement has flooded. Their drain was cut off during construction, the contractor checked it out and hooked it up again. Not sure if is solved now, need to see a new rain event to see if things are right. Sept 11 and 12 was the flooding. Concern also is other homes may now have their drains detached/cut. The board took note of their concerns and expect the engineer and contractors will get it right. River Hills Lane guard rail is being looked at. Road report, rain has been bad, but they are in pretty good shape. Next Board meeting will be Oct. 16, 2019. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk Mankato Township Board Meeting October 16, 2019 Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. All Board members present. Minutes of the September Board were approved as distributed. No Clerk's report. Planner: Request for Variance from Dan and Kathy Sallstrom to allow construction of a new house and allow for a setback variance from 130' from centerline to the existing centerline, to 104.3' as well as the new proposed County road centerline of 92.3'. Subject property is 20177 Old Highway 66. Planning Commission recommends approval. Ed Pankratz moved to approve, Scott Morgan seconded, and Motion passed. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the Treasurer and approved to be paid. Old Business: Meadow Woods project: paving complete, only shoulder work remains. Oak Ridge: ravines complete, paving in process. Guard rail at River Hills Lane: Scott Morgan has received one bid, holding till status of sloping riverbank is defined by Engineer. Bolten & Menk's proposal for design of 199th st. east of 41 is still on hold. New Business: Payment Requests #2 for both construction projects were approved contingent on signatures being executed on the documents. Meadow Woods is $61,489.18 and Oak Ridge is $156,498.35. Resolution approving the existing Township Hall Location as the Polling Place for all Elections in 2020 was approved. Road Report: Roads in good shape despite all the moisture we've had this year. Few small projects yet to complete. Meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM Respectfully submitted, Dan Rotchadl acting Clerk Next Monthly meeting is November 20th, 2019 7:00 pm at the Mankato Township Hall 788 S. Victory Drive Mankato Mn. Respectfully submitted, Dan Rotchadl, acting clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The November meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 PM on Nov.20, 2019 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the October meeting were approved as sent. Planner Travis Higgs informed the Board of a request from Chad Yaeger 56548 Doc Jones Road requesting a CUP for a firearms sales a second business use. Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the following conditions:1.Theuse must be licensed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.2.The business will have a different name than Yaeger Bus Service.3.There will be no signage or advertisement on or off the property.4.The business shall not carry any inventory.5.There will be no shooting on the property.6.If the business was to grow outside of the office building, the applicant will submit an amendment to this conditional use permit. Angie Bastien said she feels better after talking to owners. Motion by Ed, second by Scott Morgan to approve. Board approved the CUP request with all in favor. Annexation request was heard from Hagen, Stolt and Johnson for their property at 1600 N. Victory Drive, it is 2.5 acres. The board approved with all in favor. Treasurer report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Board approved the bills. Construction project updates. Red Oak blacktopping done. Residents asked for a stay of assessment while there is an appeal. Questioned 6% interest. Not appealing road project but ditch work. County changed the date, amendments can be done to the first of the year. Wants to stay assessment, concerned about getting their money back. Discussed, board was agreeable to assess half and wait for the second half till judge decides it. First half due by Dec. 15th. to avoid interest. Scott Morgan moved to have the Oak Ridge assessment ½ due by Dec. 15, then the balance after the judge decides. Ed second. Board approved. Questioned about interest free money from the MPCA for a CWP loan Dan will check on it. 199th street repair discussed. FEMA needs replacement costs first Scott talked to the FEMA guy again about information he sent them two years ago. Dan Rotchadl told Jay Dailey that he is on his own on his road repair. Road report, rain has been bad but they are in pretty good shape. Scheuerer did some tree work. He wants to buy the tree chipper. Next Board meeting will be Dec.18, 2019. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The December meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 PM on Dec. 18, 2019 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the November meeting were approved as sent. No clerk report and no planner report. Culvert was picked up and installed, board said charge 20% installation and handling fee. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Construction project updates and FEMA project update. Foley Road agreement discussed, Dan Rotchadl will meet with them to discuss further. Road report, Dirt Merchant bill was higher than expected. Yaeger Bridge is waiting for permits to go into the river and remove bridge. Next Board meeting will be Jan. 15, 2020. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:33 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The January meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 PM on Jan. 15, 2020 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the December meeting were approved as sent. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. No FEMA payment yet for Scott’s project. Resident at 126 Red Oak Drive expressed concerns about project. The road is not as wide as it had been in front of his property, slope into his property is not up to county specs. Compost was used for edges of road and black dirt was supposed to be used. Trees in the ravine were not properly treated before finishing, and no compactor used in ditch. Contractor did not do what they were supposed to do. Trees were buried in the ravine so they will decompose and compact when they rot away. 131 Red Oak Drive also has some issues. Two mailbox issues, hit in the last subdivision. Road report, roads in pretty good shape. Next Board meeting will be Feb. 19, 2020. Audit meeting Feb. 24 at 5:00, or move to the 25th for weather backup if need be. Joe Willaert had a preliminary audit summery for the board to consider before the audit. Board passed resolution for the clerk to have judges from the last election and get further training for the PNP election. The truck has an offer for $45,000. Board thinks they should get $50,000 or more. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 2-19-20 The February meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Feb. 19, 2020 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the January meeting were approved as sent. Michael Stalberger head of Blue Earth County elections was before the board to explain mail ballot procedures and costs. The board would have to decide at the April meeting if the township would go to a mail ballot. Handout is attached to formal minutes. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid with Scott Morgan, Ed Pankratz and Dan Rotchadl all in favor. A resident from Sleepy Hollow asked the board about concerns about water running through their subdivision from the City of Mankato development and causing erosion. After discussion about MS4 and the concerns, Dan Rotchadl told him to go to talk to Travis Higgs with the city. Joe Koberoski was before the board asking about the township road going to his place. The county made the road 95 feet wide with all the construction and is a mess. Joe says the county said it will be the townships problem. The County has till the end of the summer to get the project done correct. The board has not heard anything about the work and what they will end up doing. The board will wait till the project is done. FEMA Report, nothing new. Ed will be talking to them on Feb. 19th. Kern bridge is off the river. Foley Road agreement discussed, Dan Rotchadl, Ron, and Ed will meet with Joe Grabinowski to come up with an agreement with the city. Oak Ridge deposition was given by Dan Fogal and Jason Femrite . Road report : a bunch of tires were dumped in the township ditch along Pohl Road. Ron has a list of projects started for this spring road inspection. Grader has about $4 to $5000 bill coming up. Audit of Books will be Feb.24 at 5:00 PM. Annual meeting will be March 10 at 7:00 with Reorganizational meeting to follow. Next monthly Board meeting will be April 15th, 2020. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk 3-10-20 Mankato Township Annual Meeting The Mankato Township Annual Meeting was called to order by Clerk Dan Fogal at 7:00 PM on Tuesday March 10, 2020 at the Mankato Township Hall, 788 Victory Drive South, Mankato MN. The Clerk asked for nominations from the floor for a moderator of the meeting. Dan Fogal was nominated and elected for the moderator of the meeting. Minutes of the last annual meeting were read and approved as read. Treasurer’s report was given. The Annual statement of receipts and disbursements was reviewed. Report is attached. Discussion held, Scott Morgan moved to accept the report as given, second by Ed Pankratz motion carried to approve the Treasurer’s report. No Planner report. Old Business: Mankato Township is in two voting precincts, voting will continue at the township hall, 788 South Victory Drive, Mankato MN, unless the board decides to go to mail ballot precincts. New Business: Discussed the tax levy for next year. Joe Willaert said extra costs because of weather related road problems/expenses, pavement maintenance, equipment repair and expenditures from the equipment replacement fund. Motion made by Joe Willaert to raise the tax levy at $420,000. Second was by Scott Morgan, motion carried with all in favor. Dan Fogal made the motion to hold the Annual Meeting at 7:00 PM on the second Tuesday of March, the 8th in 2021. Second by Joe Willaert, Motion carried. Motion was made and approved to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk Re-Organizational meeting 3-10-2020 The meeting was called to order by Clerk Dan Fogal at 7:15 PM. Board members present, Scott Morgan, and Ed Pankratz . Minutes of last year meeting were approved as read. Nominations for Chairman were heard. Dan Rotchadl was nominated and elected chairman. The board moved to approve First National Bank of MN as the main bank and Community Bank of MN as the second bank. Free Press was approved for the official newspaper and notices will be posted at the township hall. Meetings will be the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM at the township hall at 788 South Victory Drive, Mankato. Special meetings will be held with notices in paper and posted. Ed Pankratz approved as road supervisor. Wages discussed. No changes. Respectfully submitted Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 4-15-20 The April meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on April 15, 2020 by phone. Board members present: Ed Pankratz and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the February meeting were approved as sent. Michael Stalberger head of Blue Earth County elections gave the board resolutions to go to mail balloting. After discussion Dan Rotchadl moved to approve Resolution #2020 -1, A resolution authorizing mail balloting and # 2020-2 resolution designating annual polling place for mail balloting. Attached are both resolutions. Second by Ed, both resolutions carried. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid with Ed Pankratz and Dan Rotchadl in favor. One bid for rock and gravel from R & E Enterprises; Class 5 gravel Paulson pit $12.25 per ton, ¾” with fines MPM $12.35 per ton, Class 5 modified MPM $14.20 per ton, and Crushed recycled asphalt $18.75 per ton. Dan moved to accept the bids and Ed seconded the motion. Motion carried. Teleconference setup through MAT is $100 per conference. Ed moved and Dan second to authorize Dan to set it up if his is comfortable with it. Kern bridge is gone. Dead end sign will be put up. Kirkwood road should be taken by the city when Kibble develops. Dan wants to have St Clair Fire Dept. come to a meeting before being paid to discuss proposed contract. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:17 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 5-20-20 The May meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on May 20, 2020. Board members present: Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the April meeting were approved as sent. Discussed and approved resolution establishing the ability to conduct open meetings by telephone. Motion made by Ed to approve, second by Scott. Motion to approve the resolution with carried with Scott Morgan, Ed Pankratz and Dan Rotchadl voting all to approve. St. Clair Fire Dept. was before the board. Told that we wanted what St. Clair pays and to get the proposed bill the year before it is due so it can be put on tax rolls. Eda talked to FEMA and they said buy right of way needed on 199. Discussed, told Ed to get it in writing. No other FEMA payments yet. Annexations: Siesta Hills- Kibble 65 Acres. Needs paving from subdivision access to Hwy #22. Need agreement with the city for road. Motion to approve the subdivision annexation by Scott, second by Ed. Motion carried with all in favor. Freyberg Group Subdivision at end of Adam Street, 12.652 Acres. Scott moved to approve, second by Ed. Carried with all in favor. Generation Creek Subdivision, 2.5 acre annexation, move to approve by Dan, second by Ed. Carried with all in favor. Tom Davis contacted Ed about his road. Ed told him township road ends at property line. Road Report: Graveling done under budget. Discussed payments made for Kern Bridge removal. Mankato township agreed to pay $10,000 toward project and Southbend agreed to the same amount. Bills will be added up, for dividing costs, as Mankato Township has paid over $10,000. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid with Ed Pankratz and Dan Rotchadl in favor. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 6-17-20 The June meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on June 17, 2020. Board members present: Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the May meeting were approved as sent. Clerk reported population estimate is 1,788 Planning report: none Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid with Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl all in favor. A visitor was before the board asking about paving 200th. Told him the owners would have to petition the township for paving and pay for it. FEMA payments, nothing yet. Signed the FEMA/HSEM document for 199th repair and that FEMA/HSEM said that the dollar amount on the signed document is not what the actual costs will be, the costs will be higher. Foley Road agreement, no agreement yet. Bill for Evergreen coating on Foley Road ditches to be split with city. St. Clair Fire Dept. email asking for information. They can look stuff up themselves. New Business: South Bend offer of $47,500 for truck. Scott will check with McPherson Twp. Will sell to the highest bidder. Ron Cords review. $27.25 paid per hour now, offered $28.00 per hour, all agreed and it was approved. Road Report, dry so roads are in good shape. $28,758 Pearson Bros. bid accepted for sealcoating Stoney Creek. Bills for bridge removal are to be compiled by clerk for splitting with SouthBend twp. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM. Next meeting 7-15-2020 Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING-7-15-20 The July meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on July 15, 2020. Board members present: Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the June meeting were approved as sent. Clerk report: none Planning report: none Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid with Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl all in favor. Rick Baird was before the board to show a map for the boundary of the MS4 area. Had been entire township and is now in the new yellow area of the map. He now says if it is over an acre of disturbance it requires permitting if outside of the new MS4 area. The city would still handle the process with Rick. Motion made by Scott and second by Ed. Motion carried with all in favor to accept the new map and the designated MS4 area. Mary Jo Brimley wants to plant some trees at Red Oak outside of the easement area in her yard and wanted to be sure it was appropriate. FEMA payments, nothing yet, Scott talked to them and they were confused about some numbers, Scott told them the information but has not heard back from them. Dan has been talking on the relocation road project with FEMA. Need an engineer to put together a bid project for FEMA. Dan authorized to proceed with an engineer. Foley Road agreement written. Scott Morgan moved and Ed seconded a motion for the board to proceed with the agreement. St. Clair Fire Dept. nothing yet. Eagle Lake Fire Dept. will come next month New Business: South Bend paid $47,500 for truck. Road Report, Maple Hills culvert put in, Indian lake ditch work done. Discussed there are a number of issues dealing with the county, Ron will make a list and get together with Dan, Ron, and the county. Roads are in good shape. Oak Ridge was discussed. Letter to board members from attorney was discussed. Ed asked about costs. Attorney suggests a meeting. Options- Can do motion for amended findings, May set up storm sewer utility districts. Could get rid of assessment process and go with a storm sewer utility concept. Ed moved and second by Scott for a motion to file for amended findings. Motion carried with all in favor. Dan made the motion, second by Scott, to set up a meeting with Bolton and Menk. Motion carried with all in favor. Bob Miller on Tami Lane asked about a culvert in front of his place, no one knows who put it in. Board will look at it. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:03 PM. Next meeting 8-19-2020 Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING-8-19-20 The August meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Aug. 19, 2020. Board members present: Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the July meeting were approved as sent. Clerk report: Candidates running for election: Dan Rotchadl running for his position, Bryce Ballard and Mike Lynch running for Ed Pankratz position, and Joe Willaert for Joe’s spot. Planning report: none Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid with Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl all in favor. FEMA payments, nothing yet, Scott talked to them again and they are close Dan has been talking on the relocation project. Engineer to put together the project for FEMA. Eagle Lake Fire Dept. will come next month. New Business: South Bend bought truck, should get the check in a few days. Road Report: Working on Tami Lane culvert issue. Seal coating will start the next day or so. Roads are in good shape. Oak Ridge was discussed The 25th of the month a decision should be made and board will look at what can happen then. We lost the original court case. Looking at storm sewer district. Discussed the Dailey road question, will take it to the attorney. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM. Next meeting Thursday 9-24--2020 Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING-9-24-20 The September meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Sept. 24, 2020. Board members present: Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the August meeting were approved as sent. Clerk report: none Planning report: Paul Sheehan owner of 40 acres of E ½ of NW ¼ Section 26 -108-26 needed a CUP to cross a ravine with a culvert. PC reviewed it and approved it. Ed moved and Scott seconded the motion to approve with all in favor. FEMA payments, nothing yet, Scott talked to them and they are close Dan has been talking on the relocation project. Engineer to put together that project for FEMA. 0ld Business: Davis presentation handed out a brochure. Discussed if it is a township road or not. The handout says the township did road maintenance. Board does not think we maintained the road and it is not a township road. Scott Morgan will take the lead on this issue and see how the board would proceed. Oak Ridge was discussed. Dan Rotchadl moved to set aside the current assessment. Board will contact Blue Earth County assessor’s office to have the assessment amount removed. Second by Ed Pankratz, motion carried with all in favor. Oak Ridge Dan Rotchadl moved that the township would reimburse the assessment paid amounts to each property owner. Ed seconded the motion, motion carried with all in favor Dan Rotchadl moved to Initiate new assessment rolls and assessment process for Oak Ridge. This would be done as per the bell curve that the appraiser in the litigation recommended. Ed seconded the motion and it carried will all in favor. Dan Rotchadl moved to pay the $60,539 taxation per the council recommendation. Ed seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Discussed the Oak Ridge issues. There will not be any special assessment due now. The road and ditch assessment will be gone now. Chris Sandquist explained the bell curve assessment process for the road improvement. More work needs to be done to finish the Oak Ridge project. Dan asked for emails from property owners so he can forward them to the engineer. Other old business: FEMA payment - nothing yet. Eagle lake fire department proposal is now four year contract. $40,000 per year. Scott Morgan moved to approve and accept it, second by Ed. All in favor. Board signed it and will forward to Eagle Lake. Discussed road replacement participation policy. Chris said the twp bd has to take into consideration the value improvement. Get rid of policy was discussed. Tabled. Davis road was discussed. Chris explained the processes. Board will talk to the owners, Scott Morgan will go talk to them. If no resolution, would have go decide if it is a township road or not, then get petition and try to work it out. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid with Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl all in favor. Road Report: FEMA may not pay to relocate 199 Road. Discussed: close it or try to get new prices. Ron and Dan Rotchadl will get out there to look at it and talk to property owner involved. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM. Next meeting Thursday 10-12--2020 Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk |
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