Mankato Township Board Minutes For Past Year |
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MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The December meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 PM on Dec. 20, 2017 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the November meeting were approved as sent. The township approved and adopted the two county MS4 Ordinances – Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Ordinance and Construction Site Runoff Control Ordinance. The board also approved the Part 1 Application for MS4 General Stormwater Permit form. Rick Baird will do the review of projects that may be in the MS4 requirements, he is to contact Dan Fogal to inform him of requirements, etc. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Scott told the board about an application for the the Yaeger/Kern bridge. Board all agreed for Scott to proceed with the application. Motion made by Ed Pankratz, second by Dan, motion carried with all in favor. The board discussed that it could cost the township $10,000 plus for removal of the bridge with direct or in-kind costs. Scott Morgan moved for the township to pay up to $10,000 cash and up to another $10,000 in in-kind costs for the removal of the bridge. Motion carried with all in favor. The Board discussed the Stenzel Outlot. The 19.03 acres are zoned R-1. The lot borders Indian Lake Road and meets all requirements for a residential lot.. Scott moved and Ed seconded the approval of the Stenzel outlot- Legal- Indian Lake Subdivision Outlot A 000 000 00 019.030 acres, to be allowed one building site, with the condition that the acreage can not be subdivided and the building site meets all other building requirements. Motion carried with all in favor. It is undertood that the lot has some steep topography and may need a CUP if a private road would be created up through the ravine to a building site. Discussed Jay Dailey letter about the road into his property. Ed will talk to the property owners to the north of Jay to see if we can get some extra right-of-way. Audit will be Feb.13 2018, and Annual meeting will be March 13, 2018. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM. Next meeting is January 17th 2018 at 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The January meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 PM on Jan. 17, 2018 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the December meeting were approved as sent. Planner informed the Board of the Jane Staples-Lang property, county would like it approved as a buildable lot. Dan Fogal explained the reason for the request. The Board discussed the request and approved that the lot would be a buildable lot, with the conditions that any building(s) would have to meet all standards without variances, and be subject to the county approving septic systems and well. Discussed Pond Road, Nicollet County would like our documents to review for a similar request they have gotten. Board said to go ahead. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Joe asked about the Kern Bridge project and if there is some large exposure that is not covered and the township does not have to pay some unknown fee to remove it. We expect it to go through Blue Earth County so there should not be any exposure beyond what the board approved to pay. The Board then discussed and approved Resolution 1-2018. Discussed Daily road situation. Ed talked to property owners, the property owners agree to the moving of the road. MS4 discussed. Rick Baird was in attendance and talked to the board about the two contractors he notified and got them to abide by the rules. Discussed fees, add 25% to the fee schedule in the original resolution adopted. Discussed Red Oak Subdivision run off. Rick will look into finding who is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance and work with Dan Rotchadl. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM. Next meeting is Feb. 21, 2018 at 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The February meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 PM on Feb. 21, 2018 at the township hall. Board members present: Dan Rotchadl and Scott Morgan. Minutes from the January meeting were approved as sent. Planner informed the Board of the request for redoing the annexation of the Miller property containing 28 acres. Motion by Scott to approve. Board approved the annexation request with all in favor. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Pay estimate #3 for Stony Creek and River Hills payment approved. Board will meet with South Bend Twp next Tuesday to discuss the Kerns Bridge. Discussed the Red Oak water runoff issue. Will address them when Ed is back to review it with Rick Baird. Planner told board he is ready to retire from the planner position and clerk position. Discussed, Board will review options with the City and Lime Township. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM. Next meeting is annual meeting on March 13th 2018 at 7:00 PM, with the Reorganizational meeting right after it. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The April meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 PM on April 18, 2018 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the February meeting were approved as sent. Planner informed the Board of the request for annexation of 21570 598th Avenue to the City of Eagle Lake. Motion Scott Morgan, second by Ed Pankratz to approve. Board approved the annexation request with all in favor. Maps of the two parcels being sold to neighboring land owners were discussed, the board approved this before but had not seen exact parcels. Jay Felber is buying land from Jack May. Dan Denhof is buying five acres from Beemer along the river close to the old Hungry Hollow bridge. Ed moved to approve the sales as long as the newly purchased parcel is made a part of the original parcel and does not result in a new separate parcel. Second by Scott, motion carried with all in favor. Rock Bids were opened. R & E Enterprises was the low bidder for gravel and rock hauling: Class 5 gravel $11.80/ton, Crushed recycled asphalt $13.75/ton, ¾ limestone with fines $12.25/ton/ 1” limestone with fines $12.05/ton and Class 5 limestone $13.75/ton Ed moved to accept, second by Scott Morgan. Motion carried with all in favor. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Terry Wachter asked about buying the right-of-way on the west side of Hungry Hollow Bridge that borders his property. Dan Rotchadl will check on it. Discussed the Kern Bridge. Both South Bend and Mankato Township boards met. Discussed the drainage issue at Red Oak Subdivision and Jeff Schmidt property. Need to have an inspection done and estimates of costs of improvements for drainage and road work done in the subdivision. Road inspection was completed on April 12th by the board and they noted areas needing work done. Jay Dailey called Ed. He wants to know where the road will go by his property, Ed and Ron will meet with him and discuss the location. Dan Fogal has resigned as clerk and planner with his last meeting tonight. Dan Rotchadl will take over the planning duties as interim planner. The Board has been in discussion with the City of Mankato to take over the planner duties. The board reviewed the proposed agreement for the City of Mankato to do planning services. Motion made by Ed Pankratz to accept the agreement subject to proposed changes, second by Scott Morgan, motion carried with all in favor. The Board will appoint a person to fulfill the rest of the clerk’s term which will end January 1, 2019. Next Board meeting will be May 23, 2018. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal, Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The May meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 PM on May 23, 2018 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the April meeting were approved as sent. Dan Rotchadl stated that the city will take over planning June 1 and he will cover the duty until the city takes over. He asked Dan Fogal to be the interim clerk, motion made by Scott Morgan to approve Dan Fogal as clerk, second by Dan Rotchadl, motion carried with all in favor. Interim Planner Dan Rotchadl informed the Board of the request for annexation of Circle 7 property to the city of Mankato. Motion made by Scott Morgan second by Ed Pankratz to approve. Board approved the annexation request with all in favor. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Terry Wachper asked about the right-of-way on the west side of Hungry Hollow Bridge, he is getting a survey done. Discussed the drainage issue at Red Oak Subdivision and Jeff Schmidt property. Need to have an inspection done and more estimates of costs of improvements for drainage and road work done in the subdivision. Talked about redoing the road and the water drainage at the same time. Discussed seal and fog for blacktop roads. Pearson Bid projects, $56,779. Ed moved to hire Pearson Bros. Inc., second by Scott Morgan, motion carried with all in favor. Road report, some graveling still needed to be done. Motor grader needs some work done, board told Ron to get it fixed. Discussed the end of the township road by Jay Daily. The one neighbor asked about moving and finishing the end of the road. Estimated it would take three or so days. Not sure when the project would happen. Township will put up a sign to reduce traffic. City will take over zoning and Dan Fogal will be the contact person for the township. Board agreed with the plan. Next Board meeting will be June 20, 2018. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The June meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 PM on June 20, 2018 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the May meeting were approved as sent. Clerks report: Maps of a parcel being sold to neighboring land owner was discussed, the board approved this before, now it is surveyed out and is a four acre parcel. Jay Felber is buying the land from Jack May. Scott Morgan moved to approve, second by Ed Pankratz. The list of judges for the fall elections were approved by the board. The City is handling planning will send monthly report. If there is required action on a permit request they will notify the board. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Discussed the Kern Bridge. Both South Bend and Mankato Township met and agree to share in the cost of removal putting in $10,000 each if needed. Called Ryan Theilges and discussed the bridge. The Townships may take it down because no one else has the money to take it. Discussed the drainage and road improvement issue at Red Oak Subdivision and Jeff Schmidt property. Need to have an inspection done and estimates of costs of improvements for drainage and road work done in the subdivision and assess it to the property owners. Meadowwoods Subdivision petitioned the township to make road improvements. The board will proceed with the legal process. Pohl road is closed off. The board will leave it closed for safety concerns. Discussed Ron Cords compensation. Ed moved give another two weeks vacation – it would go from two weeks vacation to four weeks vacation per year. Second by Scott, motion carried with all in favor. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:47 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 18, 2018 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the June meeting were approved as sent. No clerk report, Planner report was emailed to the board from the City of Mankato and was accepted as given. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Petition was accepted by the Board for road improvements to Oak Ridge Subdivsion. Motion made by Ed Pankratz that Dan Rotchadl will be the lead on the assessment process for Meadow Woods subdivision and Oak Ridge Subdivision road and improvement processes, second by Scott Morgan, motion carried with all in favor. Road report, some graveling still needed to be done on road bypass, Ron has been working on it and will keep track of time and materials to bill back. Next Board meeting will be August 15, 2018. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:25 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 15, 2018 at the township hall. Board members present : Rotchadl and Morgan. Minutes from the July meeting were approved as sent. No clerk report, no Planner report. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Dan Rotchadl is the lead on the assessment process for Meadow Woods subdivision and Oak Ridge Subdivision road and improvement processes, Bolton and Menk feasibility report should be done in September. Road report. Lois True wants to move a fence and had concerns about water not flowing the right way in the ditch. The traffic on 200th is beating the road down, discussed putting on gravel to replace what has been beaten out. Concern about safety issue is to re-gravel now. Ron also said the teeth on the grader are wearing down fast on the road because it is so hard packed, may have to replace them soon. Next Board meeting will be Sept 19, 2018. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The September meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 PM on Sept. 19, 2018 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the August meeting were approved as sent. City emailed their Planning report to the board, approved as given. Moved to approve final payment for Stony Creek. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid by all the board members. Old business: Jason Femrite had his feasibility report of Meadow Woods Road improvements. He went through the report . Estimated $6,700 plus something per property owner. Ads in January, award contact and construct next summer. Oct. 17 will be improvement hearing. Approved by the board as given. The Board and Jason will look at Oak Ridge Road and improvements on Monday. Next Board meeting will be October 17, 2018 at 6:00 PM. Meadow Wood Improvement Hearing at 7:00 PM. Then the next regular meeting will be on Nov 14th at 6:00 and at 7:00 pm Red Oak improvement hearing. Discussed road work. Will have to put some gravel and the “short cut” from #22. Have to keep bills for the state. Ron stated that Jake Winkler is concerned about water running into his property from the township culvert. The board is aware or the situation and the water has been running this way forever, the township did not increase the flow. This is the existing water way. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The October meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 6:00 PM on Oct. 17, 2018 at the township hall. Board members present: Rotchadl and Morgan. Minutes from the August meeting were approved as sent. City emailed their Planning report to the board, approved as given. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Update on gravel, dust control and asphalt maintenance- budget vs. actual. Bills were read and approved to be paid by all the board members. Old business: Scott morgan gave update on Hwy #22 crossing, Kern bridge may be used for a pedestrian crossing? City would not participate on kern bridge. Up coming meeting may discuss further. Jason Femrite had his feasibility report of Oak Ridge improvements. He went through the report . Resolution receiving report and will have Improvment hearing on 11/14/19. Next Board meeting will be 11-14, 2018 at 6:00 PM. and at 7:00 pm Red Oak improvement hearing. Discussed road work, nothing new to report. Election results were certified by the board - Scott Morgan won as supervisor and Dan Fogal won as Clerk. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 6:40 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The November meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 6:00 PM on November 14, 2018 at the township hall by Dan Rotchadl. Members present Scott Morgan and Rotchadl. Minutes from the October meeting were approved as sent. City Planning report to the board- nothing happening now. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid by all the board members. Old business: Sheehan Culvert was discussed. Talked about a fine or charge to recover costs involved. Joe Koberoski informed board of the Indian Creek Pond not being maintained by the City as they are supposed to. Board will talk to city or Army Corps. Discussed road work. Ron told board of items in turnaround in Meadows Subdivision and posts in right-of-way. Dan will check on these. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 6:33 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 12-19-18 at the township hall by Dan Rotchadl. Members present Scott Morgan and Rotchadl. Minutes from the November meeting were approved as sent. Clerk report - Board passed the Resolution #2018-12 to allow the annual polling place to stay at the Mankato Township Hall, 788 South Victory Drive, Mankato, MN. City Planning – no report. Annexation request for the Adams Street extension right of way. Board discussed and approved the annexation request with all in favor. Tyler Dieke was before the board to ask for two driveways onto his property in West Sunset Addition, the board approved the request after viewing the drawing of the locations of the buildings and driveways. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid by all the board members. Dan Rotchadl said that Ed will not run again and would be willing to retire. Board will keep it in mind but will hold off till spring. Old business: Oak Ridge has an attorney hired. Discussed the road project. Highway #22 re-imbursement, state wants copies of costs for three years. Ron will look it up. The Kerns bridge is still being discussed to get rid of it. Discussed road work. Ron is grading with the thaw. January meeting will be Jan. 9, 2018. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:53 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 January 9, 2019 at the township hall. Board members present, Dan Rotchadl and Scott Morgan. Minutes from the December meeting were approved as sent. Supervisor Dan Rotchadl swore in Scott Morgan as supervisor and Dan Fogal as clerk. No Planner report. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Oak Ridge and Meadow Woods plans are still in process. March 21, 2019 looks like approval should be on the schedule for then. Audit meeting will be 5:00 PM Feb.20, 2019, Board meeting will be at 7:00 PM Feb. 20, 2019. Kern Bridge grant is in. Road report – Ron said Foley Road needs some work but the city should be involved. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM. 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.20, 2019 at the township hall. Board members present, Dan Rotchadl and Scott Morgan. Minutes from the January meeting were approved as sent. No Planner report. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Oak Ridge and Meadow Woods plans are still in process. Residents from Red Oak Subdivision were before the board. Drainage systems in the subdivision are out of compliance with MS4 regulations, Board is looking for any grants. Questioned about other properties around the area that aren’t compliant. Board not sure about that, and don’t know what other properties may be approached by MS4 staff. Dan said his thought is the township comply with more participation monetarily, maybe break the road and drainage issue into two. MS4 was not around or a concern years ago. March 21, 2019 meeting should be on schedule to have the cost estimates and let bids. RTS Properties CUP does not allow trailers, Ron asked to have small trailers, Dan said no, but Dan will check on it. Kern Bridge may be taken over by the State. Road report – Grader needs work, Ziegler will be fixing it. Harrison Truck had a bid for a new truck for the township, board will look at the details for it. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The March meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 PM on March 21, 2019 at the township hall. Board members present, Dan Rotchadl, and Ed Prankratz. Minutes from the February meeting were approved as sent. Planner report: Applicant Edward Goebel is the applicant and the property owner. Request: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow a bonus lot in the Agriculture zoning district. Location of the property is described as part of the southeast ¼ of the northeast ¼ in Section 33 107 N 26 W, Blue Earth County, MN. (19910 584th Avenue). Existing Land Use: The property contains no other structure. The property has not been farmed (tilled)in the last five years. There is one existing single family dwelling within the quarter-quarter section of the subject property. Zoning: The site is zoned AG, Agricultural. Environmentally Sensitive Areas The property contains bluffs. Review: The applicant, Edward Goebel, is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for a bonus lot on the property described as part of the southeast ¼ of the northeast ¼ in section 33 107 N 26 W(19910 584th avenue). The property encompasses 35 acres, contains no structures,and has not been farmed(tilled) in the last 5 years. There is an existing driveway off of 584thAvenue which would be used to provide access to the property. There is one existing single family dwelling within the quarter-quarter section of the subject property. The applicant is requesting this conditional use permit to allow for a bonus lot in the agriculture zoning district. The applicant plans to build a residence on the bonus lot as they stated it is more suitable for a residence than to use for farming. The property is located in the agricultural zoning district and contains 17% sloped areas as depicted by the aerial map. Per Mankato Township Ordinance, under Section 6 (Agricultural) 0100.0604 (Density Regulations for Dwellings) Subp.2. (Bonus Lots) “Owners of parcels or tracts of land, containing more than twenty (20) acres, that include sub parcels or tracts which have not been farmed(tilled) within the past five (5) years prior to the date of the application for a permit, may be permitted one (1) additional bonus dwelling unit upon granting of a Conditional Use Permit subject to the provisions of Section 17. Findings: Staff recommends the following findings:1.The proposed use is determined to be a conditional use per the Agriculture zoning district . Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit to allow a bonus dwelling within the Agriculture zoning district with the following conditions:1.A conforming site plan shall be submitted with an application for a development permit. Site plan shall denote location of bluff line. 2.If future separation of the parcel is desired, the Applicant shall obtain a plat as per Mankato Township ordinance. Planning Commission approved subject to Planner recommendations. Board discussed, Dan Rotchadl moved and Ed Pankratz seconded the motion to approve the CUP subject to the Planner recommendations. Ken Hoffman wanted the board to address the road ditch so water does drain away from the ditch and not cause more problems. Board is not aware there are problems and have worked on the ditch before. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Oak Ridge and Meadow Woods plans were reviewed. Some residents from Red Oak Subd. Were in attendance. Jasen Femrite, engineer from Bolten and Menk, went over the projects. Resolution for Meadow Woods was passed for approval of engineers plans and advertisement for bids. April 16, 2019 will be opening of bids. Resolution to approve plans and advertise for bids for the Red Oak subdivision was discussed, Dan moved, second by Ed to approve the resolution to proceed. A resident asked if Ballard is part of the assessment process, says he had a field tile through the subdivision. Board does not know that is true or not. Road report – Grader had work, Ziegler fixed it. Harrison Truck had a bid for a new truck for the township, board has looked at the details for it. Truck will need some work Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk Re-Organizational meeting 3-21-201: The meeting was called to order by Clerk Dan Fogal at 7:55 PM. Board members present, Dan Rotchadl, and Ed Pankratz . Minutes of last years meeting were approved as sent. 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 |
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