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MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 8-10-21 The August 2021 meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Aug. 10, 2021. Board members present: Scott Morgan, Mike Lynch and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the July meeting were approved as sent. Planner report. Mike Lynch agreed to be on the PC. Motion made by Scott Morgan to have Mike Lynch serve, second by Dan Rotchadl, motion carried. The USS Peach Solar request for a CUP for a solar field was presented by Molly. Staff report had 26 recommendations given to the board and are attached. The PC recommended in favor as per the staff recommendations. David Watts, USS Peach rep stated the pipelines no longer have any concerns. After discussion, motion made by Mike Lynch to recommend approval subject to the 26 staff report recommendations, second by Dan Rotchadl, motion approved with all board members in favor. Wolfe annexation request was reviewed by the board. Legal is attached to the paper minutes. 58.3 acres total. Motion was made by Scott Morgan to approve the annexation, second by Mike Lynch. Motion carried with all board members in favor. Dale Aukee explained a Great River Energy replacement power line down Pohl Road from the substation on 200th Street and down Pohl Road south of the township line. Discussed the route and line location. A letter will be given to the board to confirm the road will be repaired to original condition. More information and meetings will be held in the future. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Board still reviewing new Land Division Ordinance, when done, they will contact Chris Sandquist with any changes and get the ordinance finalized. DR442 work should be close to done. 199th street moved over, guard rail by Bill Phelps is done. Road report: couple of culverts still need replacement, mowing ditches now. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:37 PM. September meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, at 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk 9-15-2021 Scott Morgan moved to approve the new Mankato Township Land Division Ordinance. Second by Dan Rotchadl. Motion carried with all in favor. Mankato Township Land Division Ordinance The Board of Supervisors of the Town of Mankato ordains: ARTICLE 1. - IN GENERALSection 1.1. Title of chapter. This chapter shall be known as the Land Division Ordinance of Mankato Township, and will be referred to in this chapter as "this Chapter. " Section 1.2. Purpose, scope and statutory authorization. This Chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority contained in Minn. Stats. Ch. 462. The rules and regulations governing division of land contained in this chapter shall apply within Mankato Township. Section 1.3. Definitions. The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this Chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Administrative Land Split. A change in property description of land that is approved by the Land Use Administrator without public hearings. (See Article 4.) Adjoining. Means adjacent, bordering, touching, or contiguous. If two (2) lots are separated by a public right-of-way, they shall not be deemed to be adjacent. Agent. Someone who is authorized to act for or in place of another; a representative. Block. Means a tract of land consisting of one or more lots, identified on a recorded Plat by a number as identified on the Plat, and bounded by plat boundaries, public ways, outlots, parks or bodies of water. Buildable Lot. A Parcel of Record, or other lot, tract or parcel recorded with the Blue Earth County Land Records department that meets the requirements of the Code and which has an access to an improved and maintained road. An Outlot is not a Buildable Lot for residential purposes, but may have agricultural or recreational facilities or structures placed on it. Code. The Mankato Township Zoning Ordinance, as now existing or amended. Conveyance. The legal process of transferring property from one owner to another. Easement. A grant by an owner of an interest in land for a specific use by persons other than the owner. Lot. A portion of real property within a Plat. Major Subdivision. A division of land requiring review as outlined in the formal platting process of Chapter 20 of the Blue Earth County Code of Ordinances. (See Article 4.) Metes and bounds. A description of real property which is not described solely by reference to a Lot or Block shown on a map, or a Government Lot, but is described by starting at a known point and describing the bearing and distance of the lines forming the boundaries of the property, or which delineates a fractional portion of a section, Government Lot, or area by described lines or portions. Minor Subdivision. A division of land requiring review as outlined in the Administrative Land Split process set forth in Article 3 of this Chapter. Outlot. A remnant tract of land within a Plat which may, at a future date, be further divided for development purposes, or any Lot that does not comply with local ordinances. Within a Plat, Outlots shall be identified by alphabetical designation beginning with the letter "A". Residential land development permits for Outlots will not be issued until the Outlot has been granted development authority by the Township Board via re-platting or other required processes or approvals. Land development permits may be issued for agricultural or recreational development on Outlots upon compliance with the other relevant Code requirements and processes. Parcel. A Lot, Outlot, Government Lot, Plat, metes and bounds, registered land survey, auditor's plat, tax parcel, or other accepted means of description of real property which has been, or could be, recorded in the Blue Earth County Land Records department. Parcel of Record. means a Lot, Government Lot, Plat, metes and bounds, registered land survey, auditor's plat, or other accepted means of description of real property which has been recorded in the County Land Records department as of October 1, 2021. Plat. A delineation of a survey drawn to scale showing all essential data pertaining to the location and boundaries of individual parcels of land subdivided into Blocks, Lots, Outlots Streets and public ways. (See Chapter 20 of the Blue Earth County Code of Ordinances for specifics regarding Plats.) Recreational Land. Land intended for open space or recreational activities that do not require additional land development. Right-of-way. The land covered by a Street, or land dedicated for public use or for certain private uses, such as land over which a power line passes. Subdivider. Any person proceeding under this Chapter to effect a division of land for themselves or for another. ARTICLE 2. - APPLICATION, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENTSection 2.1. Administration. This Chapter shall be administered by the Mankato Township Board. The Mankato Township Land Use Administrator shall provide assistance to the Township Board. The Land Use Administrator shall be responsible for implementation of the regulations of this Chapter. Section 2.2. Limitations on Conveyances. No conveyance of a Parcel resulting in a Major Subdivision, as defined in this Chapter, shall be recorded unless the Parcel to be conveyed is platted. Land development permits will be withheld for buildings on Parcels which have been conveyed by metes and bounds descriptions in violation of this Chapter, and the Township, County, or other responsible road authority may refuse to take over, improve, repair, or maintain streets or roads serving such parcels. Section 2.3. Application to Land Divisions. Divisions of a Parcel of Record as of October 1, 2021, are subject to this Chapter. Section 2.4. Modifications or Alterations to Plats. Any change or alteration within a recorded Plat, including a change in Lot Lines due to a realignment or alteration of a dedicated roadway shall be done by re-platting. The vacation of well and utility easements shall be exempt from this requirement unless an exception outline in Section 2.6 applies. Section 2.5. Enforcement. A person violating any provision of this Chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. Each and every day in which the violation continues is a new and separate violation. A misdemeanor is punishable by a fine and/or by imprisonment as established in Minn. Stats. 609.09(3) (1992), or as thereafter amended. Section 2.6. Platting exceptions; determination. Parcels of land may be divided without going through the formal platting process only if they qualify for the Administrative Land Split process described in Article 3. ARTICLE 3. ADMINISTRATIVE LAND SPLITS. Section 3.1. — Administrative Land Splits. Certain Parcels may be split administratively in any of zoning district for the purposes stated below if the requirements of this Article are met. The Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to approve Administrative Land Splits. An Administrative Land Split shall only be approved if the split does not require creation or altering of any public road right-of-way and any Parcel created by the land split is in compliance with the minimum standards of the district in which it is located. 3.1.1. Minor Subdivisions. Land that is being split to create Parcels for a new residential building site with or without any existing residential building site may be allowed if the property has building eligibilities in compliance with the Mankato Township Land Use Ordinance. 3.1.2. Existing Agricultural, Mining, or Recreational Uses. Existing Agricultural, Industrial, Mining, or Recreational uses as of October 1, 2021, may be split from a Parcel through the Administrative Land Split process if located within a Light or Heavy Industry, Agricultural, or Conservation District. 3.1.3 Agricultural or Recreational land splits. Land that is being split for agricultural or recreational purposes may be allowed if the intended purpose of the conveyance is stated in writing, and a deed restriction stating that the conveyance is not intended as a residential building site is recorded in the Blue Earth County Land Records office. 3.1.4. Septic drain field split. Land that is being split to create an area for the installation of a septic drain field, meeting MPCA and Blue Earth County requirements, to service one or more neighboring properties, may be allowed if the intended purpose of the conveyance is stated in writing, and a deed restriction stating that the conveyance is not intended as a residential building site is recorded in the Blue Earth County Land Records office. 3.1.5. Public or public service purposes. Land that is being split to create an area for public or public service purposes, such as for Minnesota Department of Natural Resources public water accesses, parks, public utility facilities such as pipeline or power line service buildings, radio or telephone communication towers, or other similar nonresidential purposes. 3.1.6 Division of a Parcel of Record between adjoining Owners. Owners of adjoining Parcels of Record may split adjoining Parcels of Record solely for the purpose of adjusting boundary lines between adjoining properties, if the intended purpose of the conveyance is stated in writing, and a deed restriction stating that the conveyance is not intended as a new residential building site and the deed restriction is recorded in the Blue Earth County Land Records office. Section 3.2. Administrative Land Split procedures. The following documents shall be provided as a part of the Administrative Land Split procedure unless waived by the Land Use Administrator. Failure to provide the necessary documents will result in the inability to create a legal land division according to this Chapter.
3.2.1.1 ISTS Written Report. When the land split is for residential or other development purposes, a written report, prepared by an MPCA licensed individual sewage treatment systems designer, which shows the location of two sites suitable for on-site sewage treatment drain fields for each Parcel. The report shall include site evaluation and preliminary ISTS design based on the proposed use of the lot. Minimum design shall be based on Blue Earth County and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency standards. 3.2.1.2 Water. Indicate the type of water supply system and proposed locations for all wells, whether individual private wells, shared private wells or public community water supply wells. 3.2.4.3 Topographic Map. Topographic map of the area showing bluff or bluff impact zone must be clearly indicated. Contour lines shall indicate the toe and top of any bluffs present. 3.2.4.4 Elevations. Water elevations of adjoining lakes and rivers at the date of the survey and their approximate high and low water elevations. All elevations shall refer to the established United States Survey and/or United States Geodetic Survey Datum. 3.2.4.5 Hydrology. Waterways, watercourses, lakes and wetlands with ordinary high-water level and delineated floodway, floodplain, and flood fringe zones. Wetland boundaries, when determined to be necessary by county staff based upon aerial photo, National Wetland Inventory (NWI), soil, and topographic map review. 3.2.4.6 Easements. Proposed easements for drainage, slope protection, flood protection, and protection of wetlands and water bodies, including stormwater storage areas, if necessary. 3.2.4.7 High Water Elevation. When the land split borders a lake or river a survey line shall be established at an elevation a minimum of four feet above the ordinary high-water elevation of the lake or river. 3.2.4.8 Evidence of Ownership. Evidence of ownership or a legal interest in the property. That may be a title opinion by a practicing attorney-at-law, or a Title Insurance Commitment from a licensed title insurance company. When the title opinion or title commitment identifies existing liens on the property, a lien release shall be prepared and executed prior to the Administrative Lot Split being recorded. 3.2.4.9 Road Authority Approval. Written approval from the appropriate road authority (Township, County, State) of a private or public means of access to a public right of way for each parcel. 3.3. Review of Administrative Land Split Application. Upon submission of all required documents, the Land Use Administrator shall review the proposed land split for compliance with all applicable ordinances. If the Administrative Land Split is compliant, a document evidencing it, with the survey attached, where required, shall be recorded in the Blue Earth County Land Records department. If the Administrative Land Split is not compliant, all documents shall be returned to the applicant, and the reasons for non-compliance shall be stated in writing to the applicant. 3.3.1 When a land split is between adjacent property owners to change boundary lines or to otherwise transfer property between adjacent property owners, the parcel created must be combined with existing parcels. 3.3.2 When a land split is not for residential or other development purposes the Land Use Administrator may waive the requirement to provide all of the application material required in Section 3.2 but shall require that the newly created parcel have a deed restriction recorded in the Blue Earth County Land Records department identifing the Parcel as not buildable. ARTICLE 4. PLATSSection 4.1. Major Subdivision - Plat required. The determination of when a Plat is required shall be based upon existing and proposed land divisions within each individual quarter-quarter section. A Plat is required if a land division is proposed in a given quarter-quarter section which would result in the creation of three or more Parcels for new residential development. The platting procedures of Chapter 20 of the Blue Earth County Code of Ordinances shall be followed when platting land in Mankato Township, including, but not limited to application procedures, development standards, street requirements, and related improvements as of the date of the application. 4.1.1. Platting for New Development. Pursuant to the Orderly Annexation Agreement between Mankato Township and the Cites of Mankato, Skyline and Eagle Lake, urban, non-farm development within Orderly Annexation Areas I and Il is prohibited, including but not limited to the subdivision of property for new residential development, except as permitted by the terms of the Orderly Annexation Agreement. Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Attest: Summary of Town of Mankato Land Division OrdinanceThis ordinance describes the process for the subdivision of land within the boarders of the Town of Mankato. Article I defines terms used in the ordinance. Article Il sets forth how the ordinance is to be applied, administered and enforced. Article Ill provides for an administration land split process for certain minor types of land subdivision which will not require board of supervisor's action. Article IV provides for a process for major land subdivisions which will require board of supervisor's action. NOTICEA printed copy of the complete text of the Town of Mankato Land Division Ordinance is available for inspection by anyone from the Town Clerk or the complete text is accessible and printable on the Town of Mankato's website at www.mankatotownship.org. MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 9-15-21 The September 2021 meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Sept. 15, 2021. Board members present: Scott Morgan, and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the August meeting were approved as sent. Planner report. Land Division Ordinance was discussed. The Twp Atty Chris Sandquist wrote up a new ordinance like Blue Earth County. Molly Westman explained the basics of the ordinance. Scott moved to approve the new Mankato Township Land Division Ordinance. Second by Dan Rotchadl. Motion carried with all in favor. The summary notice was also moved to approve by Scott, second by Dan and the summary was approved with all in favor. The Clerk will publish the new ordinance as per attorney’s direction. Discussed cost for applications – decided on $100 cost for lot division requests. Discussed the new MS4 agreement. No concerns. Dan Rotchadl will sign the agreement and get it back to the city. Tami Lane residents came with a petition for improvements. Dave Turner said there was a lot of dust in the road this year. Wanted to know if better rock, chemicals, or grading could help. Open to working with the township, not looking to blacktopping now. The board will get an engineer out to look at the situation. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Road report: discussed road materials, no decision. Some signs to get up. Ron will be retiring July 29, 2022, board will get thinking about replacement. Discussed Raven Rock Road and some of Sleepy Hollow Road that the roads may need some repairs or whatever. Board will have to look at it. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM. October meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM. Planning Commission will be at 6:00. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 10-20-21 The October 2021 meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Oct.20, 2021. Board members present: Scott Morgan, Mike Lynch, and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the Sept. meeting were approved as sent. Planner report: Planning Staff read the request for a CUP to allow for the construction of a new driveway in the bluff impact zone from JD Properties Holdings, part of the easterly half of the SE Qtr of the NE Qtr of Section 8, twp 108 N, Range 267 West, Blue Earth County. R430908279006. Planning Commission recommended approval. Scott moved to approve the CUP as per the Staff recommendations, second by Mike and motion carried with all in favor. Annexation requested from owner Mike Drummer for 151.34 acres located at Madison Ave. and Hwy 12, the old Groh farm. Discussed. Scott moved to approve, second by Mike, all in favor. Ron will be done July 29, 2022. Board is looking at options. Tom Davis asked Scott if board would still be involved with labor to repair road by his home. Board agreed but wanted to see what would be done. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Roads are in good shape. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM. November meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov.17, 2021 at 7:00 PM. Planning Commission may be at 6:30 if needed. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 11-17-21 The November 2021 meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Nov.17, 2021. Board members present: Scott Morgan, Mike Lynch, and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the October meeting were approved as sent. Planner report: The board reviewed an application to run a race, part of which would be on a township road, for a Boy Scout fund raiser. The Board approved it as long as they supervise it and do it as required by law. Dan Rotchadl talked to County about having our road maintenance person once Ron retires. They are discussing how it may work. Dan Rotchadl and Ron Cords talked to Joe Koberowski about the township road- Indian Creek Road, and Joe claims the road is his and can block it off. Dan said he does not own the road. Township hopes the county and city will work it out. Scott Morgan has some cost estimates started on Tami Lane and Sleepy Hollow. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Roads are all good. Have to keep all bills for grader accident repair and costs. Township road by Kibbles subdivision is still torn up, city has to get in shape. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM. December meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 12-14-21 The December 2021 meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Dec.14, 2021. Board members present: Scott Morgan, Mike Lynch, and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the November meeting were approved as sent. Planner Report- nothing new to report. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. The federal funds we got for recovery has to have some type of accounting for what we used it on. Dan Rotchadl listened to an explanation on how to do it and will follow up on it. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Scott Morgan has some cost estimates started on Tami Lane and Sleepy Hollow, no resolution so far. Roads are all good. Looking at replacement options for Ron when he retires. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM. January meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 1-11-22 The January 2022 meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Jan.11, 2022. Board members present: Scott Morgan, Mike Lynch, and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the December meeting were approved as sent. Planner Report- nothing new to report. Zarn put a field road in, planner is working with him on it. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Meadow Woods project done last year, motion made by Dan second Scott to approve final payment for road work. Motion carried with all in favor. ARAF funds we got are less restrictive for us to use. Board will look into another grant. Roads are all good. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7: 25 PM. February meeting will be held on Wed. Feb. 23, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Board of Audit 2-23-22 at 5:00 PM Discussed the reorganizational meeting being in middle of March. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 2-23-22 The Feb. meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on 2-23-22. Board members present: Scott Morgan, Mike Lynch and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the January meeting were approved as sent. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid Board approved the payment to WW for the final payment for Red Oak Subdivision improvements. Clerk report: none Planning report: VARIANCE REQUEST FROM TIMOTHY AND LISA SEIFERT TO REDUCE THE STRUCTURE SETBACK FROM THE CROWN OF THE DITCH FROM SEVENTYFIVE (75) FEET TO THREE POINT TWO (3.2) FEET, AND TO REDUCE THE DITCH BUFFER SETBACK FROM SIXTEEN AND A HALF (16.5) FEET TO THREE POINT TWO (3.2) FEET. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS DESCRIBED AS THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 14 TOWNSHIP 108 RANGE 26 W OF THE 5TH P.M. 5 ACRES (58989 211TH LN, BLUE EARTH COUNTY PID R430914300006 ). Mike moved to app. Second by Mike all in favor. Board discussed the redistricting for elections due to the 2020 census. Mankato Township is now in three districts, and is proposed to be in four Precincts. These were reviewed and discussed. The board passed Resolution #1 to establish the precincts and election boundaries of the voting precincts. Resolution #2 for the polling place, and dan scott 2nd.scott mike second, 2 Discussed Davis/Lynch road issue, they are progressing with the location of the roadway. Scott Morgan will check on the program for funding of township projects that may have conservation funding needs. Zarn request presented, asking for the township to vacate roadway. Dan Rotchadl is against given up an access to the river for public use. The board decided to keep, Dan moved to keep the right-of-way, mike second, Scott abstained. Motion carried Scott explained the Indian Creek Road has no trespassing signs up by Joe Koberoski. Township claims it as a public road, Joe says it is his and has posted it. Scott Morgan will inform the township attorney. Road report, all in good shape. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM. Annual meeting, March 8th 7:00 pm, Reorganizational meeting will be held March 23, 2022, at 5:00 PM Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 4-20-22 The April meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Mike Lynch at 7:00 PM on 4-20-22. Board members present: Scott Morgan, and Mike Lynch. Minutes from the March meeting were approved as sent. Bids for rock and gravel were opened. R & E Enterprises bid on all items. Scott moved to approve, second by Mike, motion carried to accept the bids. Treasurer’s report given by Dan Fogal, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Clerk report: none Planning report: Request of Wayne Goebel to bring in fill for a new driveway in excess of 50 cubic yards. The subject property is described as that part of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 32 Township 108N Range 26W (19579 Monks Avenue, Blue Earth County PID R430932300010 . Request information from staff is attached with recommendations. Mike moved to application subject to the recommendations by the planner. Second by Scott all in favor. Two annexation requests to the city of Mankato were heard. Wempen property on 2601 Adams Street, and Keenan property at 1036 Thompson Ravine Road. Board reviewed and approved with all in favor. Scott discussed the Indian Creek Road has no trespassing signs up by Joe Koberoski, township attorney will be talking with the city in regard to next steps. Discussed Sleepy Hollow addition roads and the assessment costs involved. Road report, all in good shape. River Hills Court road has an arrow pointing into the owners driveway, would like the road sign changed to dead end sign, Ron will work on it. Mike Jensen asked about the seal coating job in Stoney Creek as there are new cracks in the blacktop. Ron said they are stress cracks and Pearson Brothers will take a look at them. He asked about dust control on 200th Street, chloride or oil or blacktop. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 5-18-22 The May meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on 5-18-22. Board members present: Dan, Scott Morgan, and Mike Lynch. Minutes from the April meeting were approved as sent. Annexation of 1034 Thompson Ravine Road was presented and discussed, and then approved with all board members voting in favor. Treasurer’s report given by Dan Fogal, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Bob Meyer of Blue Earth County explained that the county is looking at 76 acres of Ballards land at the corner of Stoltzman road and 200th street. Explained their planned use of the site for new public works facility and will have to annex the land to the city of Mankato. Clerk report: none Discussed the road description and to dedicate new road Scott moved to approve resolution accepting dedication of land for a town road, contingent on a correction of the description, second by Dan, Scott and Dan voted in favor with Mike abstaining from voting. Joe Koberoski and Indian Creek Road was discussed, township attorney drafted letter with an order to Abate. Steve was before the board asking about the creek by his place. Said the south side of bridge is being undercut. Four to five trees have died in the waterway on his side of creek, concerned they will block the creek. Board will look at it. ARAP report has not been filled in. Board will figure out what to spend it on. Road report, all in good shape. Ron wants to keep phone. Road survey will be done on June 7th 2022 starting at 5:00 PM. Board will post the job description. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:59 PM. 6-15-22 7:00 PM next meeting. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD 6-15-22 The Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Wed. 6-15-22 at the Mankato Twp Hall, board members present Dan Rotchadl, Mike Lynch,and Scott Morgan. Minutes of the last meeting were reviewed and approved as written. Work not started on end of Lynch’s road. Joe Koberoski was before the board to watch the board in action.Scott said the attorneys are discussing the issues, no updates. The board discussed road work.Road survey was done on the 7th.. The Treasurer’s report was given and accepted as given.Bills were read by the Clerk and approved to be paid. Discussed hiring of Ron’s replacement. Two were interviewed. Sam Phelps will be offered the job. Motion made by Mike to hire Sam, second by Scott, all board members were in favor. Next Board meeting will be July 20,2022, at 7:00PM, at the twp hall. Will have a retirement party for Ron last week of July. Being no further business, meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 7-20-22 The July meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Dan Rotchadl at 7:10 PM on 7-20-22. Board members present: Scott Morgan, and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from June meeting were approved as sent. Clerk report: none Planning report: Request for a CUP from Tom Davis for a new home in a C-2 zone . Approved by the PC subject to planner recommendations, with the addition that the total property would not allow a second building site. Scott moved to approve the application subject to the recommendations by the planner listed in the attached report. Second by Dan, all in favor. Motion carried. Second planning request was from Chad and Danica Gessner for a CUP for breeding cats in an ag district. Request was read by the planner. Planner recommended in favor subject to conditions listed in the attached report. Dan moved to approve, second by Scott, motion carried with all in favor. Lots of building permits have been issued, roof repairs. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Road report, all in good shape. Tom Davis will have to have dust control on the road when he does hauling /construction. Neilson blacktopping will do crack and blacktop repair for $6,000. Will have a retirement party for Ron. Next month meeting will be on Aug. 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM. After the Aug.9th election the board will have to canvass the results of the election, clerk will contact the board. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 8-22-22- no quorum MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 9-21-22 The September meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on 9-21-22. Board members present: Scott Morgan, Mike Lynch and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the July meeting were approved as sent August meeting did not have quorum. Clerk report: none Planning report: annexation request from Richard Raimann , parcel # R430903300009 19.34 acres commercial zoned, Scott Morgan moved to approve, Mike Lynch seconded the motion, carried with all in favor. Request for a Variance from Rob and Rhonda Else to allow for an increase in the allowable height of a detached accessary structure in an R-1 Zone. This also requires the two lots owned by Else’s to be combined into one parcel. After discussion, Mike moved to approve subject to staff recommendations and PC recommendation, second by Scott, Motion carried. Second planning request was from Daniel Lorentz for a CUP to fill a ravine with in excess of 50 cubic yards and do repair work in a ravine at 118 Tami Lane. Planner recommended in favor subject to conditions listed in the attached report. Discussed township participation in the costs, board will look at it. Mike moved to approve subject to staff recommendation, second by Scott, motion carried with all in favor Third request was from Lance Wakefield for a variance to allow a lot split for a parcel with a front yard setback at 19821 584 Lane. The request was heard by the PC and recommended to approve subject to staff recommendations. The staff reviewed the staff recommendations with the board. It will not create a new building site. Mike moved to approve subject to staff recommendations, second by Scott Morgan, motion carried with all in favor. Tom Davis was before the board about the road. Discussed the location of the road and the drawing which is different. Scott explained what he knew and said the township was done and doesn’t have to do any more. Tom said the road is not where it is to be on the drawing. Joe Koberoski is still claiming the Indian Creek Road and the city will push the issue. Our Attorney is talking with their attorney. P450 road by Eagle Lake was discussed, the board will give it to them, but we will not spend any money on it. 598 Ave. where the black top ends and our gravel starts, they don’t want it so we will keep it for now. Discussed Ziegler repairs for the road grader. River Park road cul-de-sac was discussed, putting in gravel or whatever. Nothing will be done for now. Neilson Blacktopping proposal reviewed; no action taken for now. BE County sent an update of Blue Earth County Ordinance, Amendment to the Blue Earth County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6- Article VI, the Board acknowledged the ordinance. Reviewed the new contract with St. Clair Fire Dept. and approved it. Board looked at a ditch in Daniel Court, owner asking for a pipe in ditch, board does not agree to do that. Mankato Township would not participate in the work, but that the landowner could do it under permit with Sam inspection the contractors work. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Road report done by Sam. Ron Cords would do snow removal if we need him. Board would give him $35 per hour when plowing snow and $25 per hour for other work. Tom Harrs would also be available and would be paid the same for the same work. Next month meeting will be on Thursday, Oct.13, 2022 at 7:00 PM. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 10-13-22 The October meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on 10-13-22. Board members present: Mike Lynch and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from September meeting were approved as sent. Clerk report: none Planning report: none Chris Sandquist has started action on Victory Drive and Indian Lake Road violations. Discussed Lone Pine Acres violation, Mike will notify Chris. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Road report done by Sam, Sam has been talking with the city about shared roads. Next month meeting will be on Nov. 16, 2022 at 7:00 PM. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 11-16-22 The November meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on 11-16-22. Board members present: Mike Lynch, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from October meeting were approved as sent. Clerk report: none Planning report: Michael Leiding CUP Request was given by the planner. Planner recommended in favor subject to conditions listed in the report. PC heard the request and recommended approval subject to Planners recommendations. Report is attached. Mike moved to approve subject to planner recommendations as listed in attached report, and Scott made a second, motion carried with all in favor. Second request, Thomas Bode for a CUP for a home occupation at 20451 Indian Lake Road. The trailer has to fit in the building and is too big. Thomas said he would have to add to the storage building, it needs to be bigger to fit the trailer. The Board discussed in favor of allowing the addition, stated 11-1-2023 the deadline for the building addition be done. Scott moved to approve with the addition to the building as discussed and the planners recommendations. Second by Dan, motion carried with all in favor. Planner report is attached. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Chris Sandquist is talking with the Lone Pine Acres attorney in regard to their violation. Koberoski attorney is talking with our attorney. Overhead door needs replacement and need remotes for the overhead doors. May need two sensors. Meeting was stopped to have the Board of Canvass: Canvass of the November 8, 2022, election was held. Scott Morgan won the supervisor C position and Daniel Fogal won the clerk position. Mike Lynch moved to approve the results, and Dan Rotchadl seconded the motion and was approved with Dan and Mike in favor. Regular meeting resumed. Road report done by Sam. Next month meeting will be on Dec. 21, 2022 at 7:00 PM. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 12-21-22 The December meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on 12-21-22. Board members present: Mike Lynch, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from November meeting were approved as sent. Clerk report: none Planning report: none Old business – Board reviewed road dedication document and approved the resolution to accept the dedication of land from Michael and Laci Lynch for the road right of way. Legal document and description is attached. Motion made by Scott Morgan and seconded by Dan Rotchadl. Treasurer’s report was accepted as reported. Bills were read and approved to be paid. Road report- none. New Business: Reviewed polling place, Board passed the resolution with all in favor: the Mankato Township polling location will remain at the Historic Courthouse, 204 South 5th St, Mankato, we are a mail in ballot jurisdiction. Next month meeting will be on Jan.25, 2023 at 7:00 PM. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:12 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk |
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