Mankato Township Board Minutes For Past Year
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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 MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 1-25-23 Oath of office was given to Scott Morgan for supervisor and to Daniel Fogal for clerk. The January meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on 1-25-23. Board members present: Mike Lynch, Scott Morgan, and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from December meeting were approved as sent. Clerk report: none Planning report: will be a meeting next month New Business: Copper Mountain asked about road repair. 6 for it 4 not sure and 1 no response. Mike will coordinate meeting to look at it. Koberoski has come to an agreement with the city, but the township has to get to an agreement with him. Discussed no parking signs. Need some roof work on the maintenance building. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid with all in favor. Road report, lots of snow. Next meetings: Feb. 22 , Audit meeting will be held at 5:00 PM, Should be a PC meeting at 6:30 and at 7:00 PM the regular board meeting. If audit not done, it we reconvene after the bord meeting. March 14 annual meeting at 7:00 PM, reorganizational meeting will be held after the annual meeting concludes, and April 26 next monthly meeting. 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 8:30 AM on Feb. 25, 2023 at the township hall. Board members present: Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the January meeting were approved as sent. Ryan Thilges , BE County Engineer explained the county needs a new shop facility and is looking at a new site. The proposed site is the NE corner of highways Cty 16 and Cty 90. Location has highway capacity and is an ideal access for BE County. Explained by the county that it is a unique use and would therefore fit the orderly annexation agreement. Would need a CUP for public use. Utilities would be expensive and need a partnership with the city and township. Need a forced main for sewer and maybe put in water with an interconnection agreement with the city and county. No assessment to private properties along the road. Discussed Conditional Uses that could happen on the property if county did not use it. Ryan Thilges asked if the township board would support the project at this time. Scott Morgan said we need more information and Dan Rotchadl agreed Lynn Lease explained their concerns about the county plans to develop the property and explained they expected no development in their area. They improved the site and are now concerned about the development next to them and will affect their property values. Traffic, lights and noise will be affecting their life. It should be in an industrial zone. The county is overreaching their rules to develop this site. The CUP would affect adversely the neighboring properties. The county moved to this site when the first site a half mile north was rejected due to neighbors opposing that location. It does not meet the land use plan, it should be in an industrial zone. Paul Vogel explained that a meeting with city and twp would have to happen, have to review needs, decide annexation needs or not, and proceed with formal CUP request if decided to proceed. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. April meeting will be 19th. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 9:50 AM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk Mankato Township Annual Meeting 3-8-22 The Mankato Township Annual Meeting was called to order by Clerk Dan Fogal at 7:00 PM on Tuesday March 8, 2022 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. Ed Pankratz was nominated and elected for the moderator of the meeting. Minutes of the last annual meeting were read and approved as read. Motion made by Dan Rotchadl to approve, second by Mike Lynch, motion carried with all in favor. Treasurer’s report was presented by Joe Willaert. The Annual statement of receipts and disbursements were reviewed. Report is attached. Discussion held, motion made by Dan Rotchal to approve the report, second by Dan Fogal, motion carried with all in favor. No Planner report. Dan Rotchadl stated the City is doing a good job handling planning for the township. No Chairman report. Old Business: Mankato Township will continue to use mail in balloting. New Business: Discussed the tax levy for next year. Motion made by Joe Willaert to set the tax levy to $485,000. 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, the14th in 2023. Second by Dan Rotchadl , Motion carried. Motion was made and approved to adjourn the meeting at 7:09 PM. 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 19, 2023 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from Feb. meeting were approved as sent. Dan Rotchadl explained the county highway department location for their new public works facility, submitted application but it was not complete, so when the application is complete, a date will be set for the conditional use permit application. Lynn Lease spoke in opposition of the application and asked the board to oppose. Three attorneys for their group say it is illegal to approve and the board must deny. Further discussion was held, it is expected that the CUP application will be heard next month when the application is complete. It was estimated there may have been fifty people attending the meeting, with none in favor of the county location. Bid from R & R Enterprises was read. The only bid received. Motion made by Scott to approve the bid, second by Dan Rotchadl. Motion carried with all in favor. Blue Earth County Fair came before the board asking for support. Dan said the township is responsible for roads but is not in favor of giving them money. After discussion, motion made by Scott Morgan to give $500.00 second by Mike Lynch. Scott and Mike voted for, Dan voted against, motion carried. Joe Koberoski was before the board, asking the board to work out the township road. Joe says it is out of the right-of-way in some locations, flooding his property and killing trees. The board will plan on meeting with him when they do the road check. Dan asked our attorney Chris Sandquist to explain proposed changes to our ordinance to match up to the county changes. Discussed possible updates and changes. County has Interim use permit, township does not. Discussed updating the ordinance now and then annually after that. Dan Rotchadl moved to have Chris start the process second by Mike Lynch, motion carried with all in favor. Discussed workshops for the board and attorney. Chris explained what can happen. Notice is needed, but no minutes, no formal decisions, just discussions on whatever issues before the board. Treasurer report handed out, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Road report, Mike moved to get A-frame hoist, second by Scott, motion carried with all in favor. Looking at a new pipe/culvert or repair at Maple Hills subdivision. Zarn road accesses discussed, board will look at it on the road survey. Road survey May 3, at 5;00. Next Board meeting and Planning Commission will be May 17 , 2023. Expecting PC Meeting on May 31, 2023 at 6:00 PM to review County public work building CUP and then June 6, 7:00 twp board meeting for county building CUP hearing. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 5-17-23 The May meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Mike Lynch at 7:00 PM on 5-17-23. Board members present: Mike Lynch and Scott Morgan. Minutes from April meeting were approved as sent. Clerk report: none Planner report: Tyler Deike, owner of Lot 3, Block 1, Hansens Subdivision, PID R430933100012 requests a CUP for a permit to allow the display of 4 Compact tractors, 6 lawn mowers and 6 cargo and utility trailors in the Hwy Business district. Molly Westman went over the application. Attached is the planners report. Discussed new equipment only, space area would be 55 x 95 feet, no advertising on the site. Board agreed that new equipment only can be displayed. After board review, motion was made by Mike to approve subject to the planner’s recommendations only new equipment and no signage, second by Scott, motion carried with all in favor. Should be a planning meeting next month. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Discussed covid money report. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Copper Mountain has about $18,000 per property owner for road repairs, they will let us know. Koberoski will see if the property owners will petition for them to take over road. Road report done by Sam, survived the rain. Sam got bids on roofing. Motion made and approved pending review and approval by third board member to pay $53,348 To reroof hall and machine shed. Next month meeting will be on June 21, 2023 at 7:00 PM. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:03 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP BOARD GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UNDER THE MANKATO TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the owner of the following described real estate located in Mankato, Minnesota, to-wit: Lot 3, Block 1, Hansen’s Subdivision, Mankato Township, Blue Earth County (19926 State Highway 22, Blue Earth County PID R430933100012). has applied for a conditional use permit to allow the display and sales of landscape nursery and farm implement-type machinery. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of Mankato Township has completed a review of the application and made a report pertaining to said request (CYM07-23), a copy of which has been presented to the Township Board; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the Township, on the 17th day of May, 2023, following proper notice, held a public hearing regarding the request, and following said public hearing, adopted a recommendation that the request for a conditional use permit be approved with conditions; and WHEREAS, the minutes of such public hearing and recommendation of the Commission have been presented to the Township Board; and WHEREAS, based upon the Planning Agency report, minutes and recommendation, the Township Board hereby finds that:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mankato Township Board that the conditional use permit allow the display and sales of landscape nursery and farm implement-type machinery with the following conditions:
This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and without publication. Passed this______ day of______________________ 2023. Township Board Chair Attest: __________________________________ MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 6-21-23 The June meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on 6-21-23. Board members present: Mike Lynch and Scott Morgan. Minutes from May meeting were approved as sent. Clerk report: none Planner report: Planning report: Molly Westman went over the application for Javens Family Vineyards for an amendment for an existing CUP, to consider adding a food truck and selling of beer. Attached is the application information and recommendations. After board review, motion was made by Mike to approve subject to the planner’s recommendations second by Scott, motion carried with all in favor. Should be a planning meeting next month. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Discussed covid money report. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Copper Mountain has about $18,000 per property owner for road repairs, they will let us know, no response yet. Dan reported that Rhonda Else would like to do any work to get Doc Jones Road improved. ARPA resolution discussed. Board discussed it. The ARPA Resolution was passed as to how township would spend the money and signed by the Chairman and Clerk on this date. The Resolution is attached to these minutes. The current Costs approved by the Board to be paid with ARPA funds is also attached. Mike Lynch moved to approve these actions, and Scott Morgan seconded the motion. Motion carried with all board members approving. Joe Koberoski asked if the neighbor can have a lawn mower business and go across his property. Told him to talk his attorney about the road. No lawn mowing business without proper permit. Road report done by Sam, roofing building permit will have to get. Next month meeting will be on July 19, 2023 at 7:00 PM. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 7-19-23 The July meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on 7-19-23. Board members present: Dan, Mike Lynch and Scott Morgan. Minutes from June meeting were approved as sent. Clerk report: none Planner report: Request heard for five part CUP from Travis and Sara Stewart for C-1 property they own, legal is with the attached request information. Molly Westman went over the application and the planning staff recommendations. Staff report was for approval of #1 and #2 with conditions, and the denial of # 3, #4 and #5 . The Planning Commission had recommended in favor of #1 and #2 with the planning staff’s recommendations. They recommended against allowing parts #3, #4 and #5. Discussion was held. Stewart’s Atty said their interpretation of the code should allow it. No traffic issues, a good use of the property. Asked the board to reject the requirement of the twp to make a large paved parking lot. Against the June 15th requirement for a planting plan. Ask the bd to approve all 5 requests. Scott Morgan questioned hours of operation and what signage allowed. Molly stated signs be sign code and get permit from Molly. Discussed no parking signs on twp road, stop sign on Stewart property and hours of operation discussed - 8 to 8? Molly said a list of planting is needed, for example, they are going to sell straw, not growing now on the site so can’t sell it. She does not want to be chasing violations. A formal engineer drawing of planting plan not needed, some type of detailed list and diagram. Molly said No paved parking lot, needs to be dust free. 30 parking stalls are proposed. Asked about 10 cars reported by the atty on Hwy #90, clarified that is wrong. Hill traffic is a concern. Atty was against an annual list of planting plan. Mike Lynch said does not care about planting plan but in favor of the PC recommendations. Dan Rotchadl said the list of everything is needed for details because people think if its not listed, they think they can do whatever. Scott Morgan agreed. Motion was made by Mike Lynch to approve Request subject to the planner’s recommendations and adding details, hours of operation and signs be approved by township second by Scott Morgan, motion carried with all in favor. The final resolution with the conditions are attached. Ryan Schmitz wants to have a health club in the old Unique Auto bldg.. Wants to do it without being annexed if possible. Our atty says not possible. Dans opinion is in favoring of trying to figure it out. Mike is in favor also. Discussed about an interim use to allow it until ordinance can be updated. Told Molly to talk to Chris about an interim use or a path to get the use. Copper Mtn Road repair discussed, 7 for, 4 against. Discussed. Need petition with 35% in favor. Then contact engineer to prepare report, Bolton and Menk engineer for twp. Doug Reichel questioned the quality of the road when built originally, wants it all the way to the highway. Told them to get petition. Treasurer’s report from Joe Willaert was reviewed, and accepted as reported. Discussed covid money report, it was accepted and approved as attached (ARPA). Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. 586 lane –south end by Davis and Lynch property. Needs erosion control, board may have to have Bolton and Menk look at it. DNR hydrologist may have to look at it. Road report done by Sam, nothing new. Next month meeting will be on August 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM. Sept 20 tentative September meting date. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 8-16-23 The August meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on 8-16-23. Board members present: Dan, Mike Lynch and Scott Morgan. Minutes from July meeting were approved as sent. Copper Mtn Road repair discussed. Discussed. Got petition with 35% in favor to do the road from Hwy #90 all the way through the subdivision. No Clerk or Planner report. Treasurer’s report from Joe Willaert was reviewed, and accepted as reported. Discussed ARPA money report, Mike moved, Scott second for approval, motion carried with all in favor. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Riverbank stabilization discussed on 586 lane –south end by Davis and Lynch property. Needs erosion control, Board had Bolton and Menk look at it. DNR hydrologist went with Mike and existing repair sites looked pretty good, some erosion concerns. Road report done by Sam, looking at auto chain equipment, saves on wear and tear on chains for the truck. Dan moved, Mike second to approve the purchase, approximately $3,000. Motion carried by all in favor. Next month meeting will be on Sept. 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM. October 10 new meeting date. Nov.15 and Dec.20 other dates for monthly meetings. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk Mankato Township Board 9-20-2023 Mike Lynch called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM on 9-20-23. Members in attendance, Lynch and Morgan. Scott Morgan moved to approve August minutes, second by Mike, carried with all in favor No clerk report, no planner report. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert. Covid money spent as of last month. Bills read by clerk to be paid. Approved to be paid. Discussed Copper Mountain Road improvements. To do the existing roadwork $231,545. The add on 1200 feet west from #90 to the subdivision existing blacktop- $130,295 Bolton and Menk Engineers gave options: general assessment of property improvement bonds, special assessments with increase value of property, or special improvement district. Mike will see if Jackie Cecerio would continue with the project lead. No list of property owners has been generated. Twp participation in past had been 20 per cent of first 100,000, 10 percent of second 100,000 and 5 percent of any additional amount, but this is subject to the board agreeing. Old business. What we know on the county building- environmental assessment worksheet may be done in November and the board would have to approve, Bolton and Menk to do the twp review of the environmental assessment worksheet. No estimate available from Bolton and Menk of their charge for us yet, City of Mankato’s agreement does not include that service for us. New business: Krones driveway had fill in it, and discussed cleaning the cartway/minimum maintenance road out again. Sleepy Hollow asked about Ichabod lane. Asked about more patching be done. Scott will take a look at it. Maple park drive- road repaired, pipe and bands put in. Meeting adjourned at 7:58. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 10-10-23 The October meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on 10-10-23. Board members present: Dan, Mike Lynch and Scott Morgan. Minutes from September meeting were approved as sent. No Clerk report. Planner report. Request for annexations of three parcels north of Victory Drive and east of Hwy #14 from owners Morris and Garbers. Mike moved to approve the annexation as applied, second by Scott. Motion carried with all in favor. Attached is the legal. Treasurer’s report from Joe Willaert was reviewed, and accepted as reported. Mike moved, Scott second for approval, motion carried with all in favor. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Dan to hold County bill for bridge until Scott can check it out. Discussed the proposed County shop location, they are in the process of doing all permitting application requirements. Copper Mtn road project discussed. Land value may be the way to go, special assessment district would be the other way. May have to be in two projects. Mike will try to talk to Chris and some owners and see what can be agreed to. Discussed Krone road access, if it is township two rod road, or what. Scott will look into it further. Next month meeting will be on Nov.15 and then Dec.20 Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk SPECIAL MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 10-26-23 Meeting was called to order by Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on 10-26-23 at the Mankato Township Hall. Members present: Dan Rotchadl, Scott Morgan and Mike Lynch. Two items on the agenda: Item #1 - Board acknowledged the submission of an EAW from Blue Earth County on October 16th, 2023. Item #2 - Proposals from EOR, WSB, and SEH, all companies to review the EAW for the township were given to the board. Dan Rotchadl said that after extensive review and discussion with the companies that gave proposals he prefers SEH. Discussion held. Motion by Dan Rotchadl and second by Mike Lynch to accept SEH proposal, motion carried with all in favor. Approximate cost is $16,000. Being no further business, meeting adjourned at 7:08 PM Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal \Clerk |
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