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Mankato Township Board Annual Meeting - 3-8-16
The Mankato Township Annual Meeting was called to order by Clerk Dan Fogal at 7:00 PM on Tuesday March 8, 2016 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. Scott Morgan was nominated and elected for the moderator of the meeting. Minutes of the last annual meeting were read and approved as read. The Treasurer’s report was given by Joe Willaert. Cash balance of all funds at beginning of year 2015 was $683,619.24. Cash at end if year, Dec. 31, 2015 was $780,966.97. Receipts and transfers were $802,906.27 Disbursements and transfers for the year was $705,558.54. Board went over the various funds and the activity for the year. Discussion held, Dan Rotchadl moved to accept the report as given, second by Ed Pankratz, motion carried to approve the Treasurer’s report. The Planner, Dan Fogal gave his report for activities for the year. Building Permits: 15, of those, 3 were new homes. There was one Conditional Use Permit Requestand one variance request. There were 5 annexations, 4 to the City of Mankato and one to Eagle lake. The Planning Commission is still the same. Ed Pankratz moved to approve and Joe Willaert seconded. Motion carried. Old Business: none New Business: Discussed the tax levy for next year. Motion made by Joe Willaert to keep the tax levy at $330,000. Second was by Dan Rotchadl, 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 14th in 2017. Second by Dan Rotchadl, Motion carried. Motion was made and approved to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING - 4/20/16 The April meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 PM on April 20, 2016 at 7:00 PM at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the February meeting were approved as sent. Stoney Creek residents were before the board most are in favor of repairing the road and not annexing to the city. They are wondering what the township will do. Road was built in 1991. The Board and Twp Attorney and residents of Stoney Creek will meet when they can get together. Gravel Bids were opened. R & E Enterprises and Holtmeier Construction bid. After review R & E bids are accepted. The Planner went over the SVII annexation request. After discussion, motion made by to approve the request to annex the land to the City of Mankato by Ed Pankratz, motion carried with all in favor. The City of Eagle Lake asked for the township to reapprove the annexation of the Hwy 14 right of way to the Eagle Lake . Motion made by to approve by Ed Pankratz, motion carried with all in favor. The Planner explained that a spot on the Township Zoning map is incorrect. Asked permission from the board to correct the map along Hwy #22 South. The area zoned B-3 is incorrect on the map. After discussion motion made to approve by Scott Morgan, motion carried for the change. Discussed the email from the Blue Earth County Assessor’s office in regard to properties they are noting that have built without the proper permitting process - building permits, variances, or conditional use permits. Board wants to proceed with requiring those property owners to get the proper permits. All fees will remain the same at this time. The board will review updating all fees in the next month or so. Paul Johnson has a river bank improvement project with the DNR, will require a conditional use permit to haul material in and out of the site. Jim Zarn is asking to create a subdivision on farm land he is buying, will go ahead with the process according to Blue Earth County Regulations. Regular meetings of this type are now $400 for a meeting, board agreed that this would be the proper amount to charge. FEMA project is waiting for the river to go down. MS4 status discussed, a special meeting was held to approve membership. Discussed an ordinance that Judson Township approved to restrict sex offenders, board will take it to the Twp Attorney for review. Mike Rath from SV II brought quit claim deeds for the park lot and the well lot. Board agrees to do it, will have attorney review documents before signing. Discussed roadwork. Five ton road limit signs were requested for in Stoney Creek , Ron will get them up. On Tami Lane there is a tile under the road, Ed and Ron will try to find out who the tile belongs to. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Next regular meeting will be on May 18 at 7:00 PM, at the Township hall. Paul Drummer asked for $22 per hour for truck driving. Discussed, Ed Pankratz said $21/hour, motion carried with all in favor. May 11 road survey will be done at 5:00 PM. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned 8:20 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING - 5/18/16 The May meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:30 PM on May.18, 2016 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the April meeting were approved as sent. The Board heard a request for a CUP from Ron Saye owner of RTS Properties LLC, for a retail business to be located at 19949 State Hwy #22 South, Mankato- Parcels #R43.09.33.201.005 and #R43.09.33.201.006. Zoned B-3. The Board reviewed the request. RTS Properties would operate a retail business for selling antiques, furniture, repurposed and recycled items along with vintage items and accessories. They would be open one long weekend per month. They are not an auction business and will not have auctions. PC would allow up to 20 items in the open, hours 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Thur,Fri,Sat,and Sunday -one weekend per month. Review in one year if any concerns about the number of items outside. Ed Pankratz moved to approve the CUP for this business as described, with the stated hours of operation, no new building or additions, repair of the lean-to building would be allowed, allow up to 20 items outside and revisiting this condition in one year if needed. Second by Scott Morgan. Motion carried with all in favor. Discussed the properties that the Assessors office is notifying the township about that did not get proper permits for building in the township. The Board agreed that the Land Use Ordinance rules and regulations must be enforced. Letters to be sent to property owners by the Planner that have not responded and give them thirty days to comply or threaten legal action. Brad Potter was before the board to inform them that the fire contract will be up and wanted to notify us now. Also the Annexation agreement must be rewritten. Discussed Riverhills Lane road project, still on hold till water goes down MS4 status discussed. Nothing heard yet. Discussed roadwork. Road inspection completed. Pearson Brothers bid sealcoating and crack sealing township roads. May have to make a line item in our budget because it is so expensive. Ed will see if they will do part of the job at the same price. Bills read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:20. Next regular meeting will be on June 15th. 7:00 AM Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING - 6/15/16 The Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 AM on 6-15-2016 by Chairman Dan Rotchadl, board members present: Morgan and Pankratz. The May meeting minutes were approved as sent to the board. Planner report: Board reviewed another annexation request for Southview II area again. After discussion, Ed Pankratz moved to approve the annexation request, second by Scott Morgan, motion carried with all in favor. Travis Stewart is applying for Variance, should be heard next month. Alliance pipeline is requesting a building permit for a structure to be over a main line value in sw1/4 of section 12. City of Eagle Lake approved the pipeline building, board okayed it, and planner will process the permit. The Board discussed the Clow property. An email from the County Assessor ’s office said that both houses on the Clow property were being used for residences. The old farm house was not to be used as per the agreement with Clow. The County Assessor had the tax value lowered because both houses could not be used as residences. After discussion, clerk is to contact Clow and view the property to see if it is in compliance , if not, legal action may begin. Treasurers report accepted as given for both months, bills were read and approved to be paid. Discussed FEMA project- water is high, nothing is being done. River Hills road petition received, the feasibility study will be started. Clerk will verify names and addresses. The board will have to get an engineer hired. Mike Gardner from Stoney Creek Subdivision asked about the process for the road work. The board discussed what had to be done. Jim Roy said there are two subdivisions would both subdivisions have to do the project together, Dan said he would contact him to let him know. Discussed road work. Rains of 4-6 inches last night caused some damage. Discussed Ron’s wages and a recommendation of $0.75 raise per hour. All of the board agreed to give that raise to Ron Cords. July 20th, 2016 is the next meeting at 7:00 AM at town hall. At 7:45 AM the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING - 7/20/16 The July meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 AM on July 20, 2016 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the June meeting were approved as sent. The Planner reported Clow not using farm home as a residence. More emails from County Assessors office to review and contact. Planner asked for a motion to commence the Board of Adjustment , with Dan Rotchadl as Chairman and Ed Pankratz as vice chair. Motion made by Scott Morgan, second by Ed Pankratz, and approved with all in favor. A request for a Setback Variance was heard. Travis Stewart at 19700 Ridge Drive , Mankato , is asking for a bluffline setback variance for his deck. The deck was built without a setback variance. The deck and footing were started by the previous owner illegally, and Travis finished it June of 2015. Travis said he decided to complete what was there instead of starting over for safety issues. Ed asked if there is any concerns about the larger deck from the SWCD, they have not viewed the site as of now. Dan Rotchadl stated that twice in 2015 Travis said he was going to build an 8 ft deck which would have been allowed to replace the old deck, and then he went ahead and built the larger deck which was not permitted. Dan said there is no hardship, and he is against granting the variance as per the Ordinance. After discussion, Ed moved to table the request until the SWCD views the site. Scott Morgan seconded the motion. The Board of Adjustment recessed on the request until more information is available. MS4 status discussed. Will have to have a special meeting to get it together. Expected $8,500 to $9,000 annual cost to the township Got feasibility quotes on RiverHills Road and Riverdale Road project. Scott recommended Bolten and Menk. Scott moved to have Dan take on the project and will get it in motion now, motion carried with all in favor. Siren system bid reviewed. Board agrees to about $5,000 cost to the township, (20% of total cost) with the city of Mankato paying the rest. Discussed road project in Stoney Creek . Need the petition. Elections – judges in training now. Filings are open Aug. 2-16. Dan moved to approve and sign the grant agreement award on River Park Drive . Motion carried. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Discussed road work. Ed will get blacktop crack sealing quote. A 15” culvert needs to be installed on 586th Lane, north side. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:45 AM. Next regular meeting will be on Aug. 17th at 7:00 AM, at the Township hall. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal, Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 8-17-16 The August meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 AM on Aug. 17, 2016 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the July meeting were approved as sent. The Planner presented a request for annexation from Mike Drummer for 32.93 acres in Section 15. Ed Pankratz moved to approve, second by Scott Morgan, motion carried with all in favor. The Tom Theobald request to purchase about .75 acre of neighboring land to attach to his site was discussed, it is located at 58370 Kirkwood Road. The city approves as long as it is made a part of the original farm site and not be a separate new parcel. Ed moved to approve, Scott seconded the motion, motion carried with all in favor. No one heard from Travis Stewart for variance for existing deck and footing. The Board of Adjustment remained recessed until more information is available. Discussed Riverhills Lane road project, waiting on water/river to go down, still on hold. MS4 status discussed. Ordinances will have to be approved. Got feasibility study on Maple Park Road, River Park Drive, River Hills Road, River Park Drive, and Riverdale Road projects from Bolten and Menk. Lyle Femrite presented the project, August 31 at 7:00PM will be hearing. Motion to approve Resolution 2016-2 was made by Dan, second by Ed, motion carried with all approved. Attached is the resolution. Discussed road project in Stoney Creek. Got the petition. Board authorized getting a feasibility study. Bargen bid road projects, Ed moved to approve up to $20,000 of repairs for crack repairs, second by Scott, motion carried. Javen’s Winery discussed. Motion made by Scott Morgan and approved by the Board to allow the variance of the minimum lot size, and will follow the property as long as it's a winery. This action is in response to the replacement of the County Road 41 bridge over the Le Sueur River which cuts into the lot and reduces the lot size. The Elections – primary done. Air conditioner really nice. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:10 AM. Next regular meeting will be on Sept. 23, 2016, at 7:00 PM, at the Township hall. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 9-21-16 The September meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Sept. 21, 2016 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the August meeting were approved as sent. The Planner stated more letters being sent about the Assessor’s office findings of construction without permits. Will keep working on them. Discussed Riverhills Lane riverbank road project, still on hold because of water. MS4 status discussed. Application due Oct. 25, 2016. Ordinances are being written and will have to be approved. Went over report on Maple Park Road, River Park Drive, River Hills Road, River Park Drive, and Riverdale Road project from Bolten and Menk. Went through the hearing dates and meetings. Will be 2017 before construction could begin. Ed Pankratz moved to accept the Proposed Street and Utility Improvement Report, second by Scott Morgan, motion carried with all in favor. The Javen Winery lot reduction was discussed again. Javen concerned the wording does not cover all. Discussed. The Javen’s Winery was approved to continue with the change in the total lot size and the area of acres of grapes due to the highway route rearrangement cutting into the lot and reducing the total lot size, and the total acres of grapes planted. Motion made by Scott Morgan and approved by the Board to allow the continuance of the winery even though both the acreages for the winery property and the vineyard now will be less than required by state statute. The Board of Adjustment was reconvened. Discussed Travis Stewart request for setback variance for deck and footing. Went over letter from the BE County SWCD, does not address the deck issue. Dan Rotchadl discussed options: 1) Remove footings and 16 foot deck then allow the original eight foot deck to be built. 2) Leave footings of the 16 foot deck but remove deck and put in new footings for an 8 foot deck to be rebuilt. 3) Allow variance to leave construction as is. And with all options -have some type of landscaping done to prevent erosion. Discussed further, Scott still has questions about the hillside stability and landscaping. When SWCD person went to view lot, Travis Stewart was to get Ed to go along. Travis did not contact Ed, so that did not happen. SWCD report did not address the deck impact to the hill. Board decided it needs more information, motion made by Ed Pankratz to table. Travis Stewart agreed to the postponement so Ed could meet with Travis at the site, Travis is to contact Ed. Second to the motion by Scott Morgan, variance request tabled until next month with all members voting in favor. Valerie Pearson was before the board with concern about construction on lot at Carey Court. Discussed water runoff. Planner is to get hold of Jesse Anderson. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Joe talked to two banks about financing the road projects. No tax opinion needed, they are both interested in giving loans. 3-6% interest rates range from Ist National and Community Bank. Would be a loan to the township, backed by our ability to tax property. Discussed road work. Talked about Maple Hills road work project. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM. Next regular meeting will be on Oct.19, 2016, at 7:00 PM, at the Township hall. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The October meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Oct. 19, 2016 at the township hall. All board members present: Ed Pankratz and Scott Morgan. Minutes from the September meeting were approved as sent. The Planner stated he has gotten another email from the County Assessor’s Office on properties in Mankato Township. Has had some responses from earlier letters, with checks for their building permits. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Reconvened the Board of Adjustment with Dan Rotchadl as Chairman and Ed Pankratz as vice chair: Continued discussion about the Travis Stewart Setback Variance for the sixteen foot wide deck he constructed at 19700 Ridge Drive, Mankato, MN. into the bluff line setback. Dan Rotchadl said that he is agreeable to allow an 8 foot deck, but not the 16 foot deck. Travis was asked if he tried to get hold of Ed Pankratz to view his site, Travis said he was too busy and did not. Ed stated he viewed the site from the road on his own. Discussed further. Ed Pankratz agreed to deny the variance, Scott Morgan agreed also to deny. They discussed leaving the 16 foot deck footings. But the new deck and footings have to be at eight feet. The Board was in agreement that the 16 foot footings can be left in place. Travis Stewart asked if he can take it to court and the board said of course, and he walked out. Motion made by Ed Pankratz to deny the variance for the sixteen foot deck and the existing footings for the sixteen foot deck can remain so the bluff zone will not be further damaged, and give Mr. Stewart up to 90 days to remove the sixteen foot deck, and Mr. Stewart can rebuild the eight foot wide deck and footings at eight feet. Second by Scott Morgan. Motion carried with all voting in favor. It was discussed that Mr. Stewart knew that the deck had to be at eight feet when he bought the property, he agreed to build an eight foot deck, but went ahead and built a sixteen foot wide deck without a building permit or variance to do so. Attached are the emails and findings of fact, and Resolution # 10-2016 denying the request. Planner told to get a notice to Travis Stewart by certified mail, that the variance was denied, since he left before all discussion and action was complete. Discussed Riverhills Lane Road bank project, still on hold till spring. MS4 status discussed. Extension was approved. NRCS Extension was approved. Discussed River Hills Road projects. On Maple Park Road, River Park Drive, River Hills Road, River Park Drive, and Riverdale Road project. Lyle Femrite from Bolten and Menk presented the project, went over who could be assessed or not. All the board approved the resolution for Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment. As of this writing, Assessment interest Rate will be 6% and the term of the assessment will be 7 years, in accordance to our township policy, and it will be prepared by Bolten and Menk. Special meeting will be the Assessment Hearing meeting and the Proposed assessments will be discussed. Notices will be prepared and sent per State statute, Bolten & Menk will assist in this process. Meeting is at 7:00 pm, Nov. 17 to discuss River Hills road projects with property owners. Discussed road project in Stony Creek. Improvement hearing will be on Nov. 16th at 6:00 PM at the township hall. B & M will get paperwork done. Krone site examined, no damage seen on township property, the board will look at redoing the culvert. Discussed Jeff Schmidt water problem. Discussed Yaeger Bridge. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM. Next regular meeting will be on Nov.16th, 2016, at 7:00 PM, at the Township hall. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal, Clerk Mankato Township Board 11-16-2016 The Mankato Township board meeting was called to order by chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on 11-16-16 at the Mankato township hall, all board members were present. Minutes of the October meeting were approved as sent. The Canvass of the election results was discussed and approved by the Board. Re-elected to the Board were Dan Rotchadl, Ed Pankratz and Joe Willaert. Planner’s report: Attorney informed board that the time limit on the Stewart Variance request went beyond the limit by statute and therefore is automatically approved. Scott Morgan said we should litigate it out, we were played by the owner, the board was trying to work with him to be as fair as possible. The Board discussed rescinding the action from October’s meeting and approved the variance. Motion made by Dan Rotchadl to reverse the denial of the variance and it would be allowed, second by Ed Pankratz. Motion carried. Jones Electric asked the board for approval of the lights planned on Unique Auto building. The Board did not have any concerns. Discussed non-permitted improvement list from the County Assessor. The Board gave the planner directions as to followup with the list. Treasurer’s report was accepted as given. Bills were read and approved to be paid. MS4 is in the works. River Hills riverbank project still ongoing. River Hill road improvement project meeting is tomorrow night. FEMA 4290 meeting will happen tomorrow. Being no further discussion, meeting was adjourned at 7:40 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. 21, 2016 at the township hall. Board members present: Ed Pankratz and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the November meeting were approved as sent. The Planner said the new web site has been created and new service provider contracted with. Stated he renewed with Geek squad and internet service provider. Tivoli site, owner is close to river and wants to maybe move his home or build a new one on C-2 conservation zoned land. Only one house permitted on the 21 acre lot. Antique Auto company wants to add on to their building on the south west side of the building. Have to get approval from township and City of Mankato. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Discussed Riverhills Lane road project, still on hold till spring. MS4 status discussed. Ordinances will be available next month Maple Park Road, River Park Drive, River Hills Road, River Park Drive, and Riverdale Road project proceeding with Bolten and Menk, contract is let. Stony Creek water tile design is being worked on. Road work discussed. Everything is good Eagle Lake Fire Contract discussed, seems fair. Board is happy with it. Brad Potter mentioned an option that Lime Twp likes, board is happy with what we have. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM. Jan.11, 2017 is the next meeting. 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. 11, 2017 at the township hall. Board members present: Dan Rotchadl and Ed Pankratz. Minutes from the December meeting were approved as sent. The Planner stated that the Unique Auto sales property is looking to add on but needs a site drainage plan. Discussed Riverhills Lane road project, on hold till spring. MS4 status discussed. Ordinances approved awaiting paperwork. Discussed road project in River Hills. Ready to go this spring/summer. Stoney Creek still in design stage with tile. FEMA meetings about done. Kerns Bridge, board will look to try to get rid of it. Treasurer report was handed out, it was accepted as given. Bills read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:12 PM. Feb.21 audit of clerk and treasurers books. Next regular meeting will be on Feb.15, 2017, at 7:00 PM, at the Township hall. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The February meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 PM on Feb. 15, 2017 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the January meeting were approved as sent. Planner Report: Pond Road Market asked about a storage building, told them not allowed. There may be a CUP request in April for a hair salon home occupation on 200th street. The Planner stated that no building permit has been returned from Travis Stewart. Told to send up a follow up email to tell him it is due and get it in to the township . Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills read by the clerk and approved to be paid FEMA 4182, got into the water and are now done except for some Evergreen Companies work on landscaping. MS4 status discussed. Scott editing the ordinance wording. FEMA 4290 we will be getting funds from the Sept. 2016 flood. Ed is working on it. Discussed Maple Park Road, River Park Drive, River Hills Road, River Park Drive, and Riverdale Road project. No update. Discussed road project in Stony Creek. Water issue being worked on. Roads are in good shape. Yaeger bridge is getting worse. Mrs Pasbirg has old mail post in right of way – blocking wide farm traffic so should be taken down. Winkler driveway work will be done. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM. Audit meeting will be Feb. 21, 2017, 5:00 PM. Annual meeting will be on March 14, 2017, at 7:00 PM, at the Township hall. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk |
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