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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 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 3-21-2019 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 MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The April meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 PM on April 17, 2019 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the March meeting were approved as sent. Clerk opened bids for rock and gravel. R & E Enterprises bid: Class 5 gravel $12.00 per ton, crushed recycled asphalt- $18.00 per ton. 1 inch with fines limestone - $12.15 per ton. 1 inch dust free limestone- $16.70 per ton. ¾ inch with fines limestone- $12.60 per ton. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Meadow Woods and Oak Ridge road improvement bids were in to Bolton and Menk but have to be reviewed by them and then the numbers will be passed on to the board. Notices will be sent to property owners and a special meeting will be held. May 15 will be the hearing. Lots of questions from the residents were addressed. Dan responded to some, and told them to ask next month when MS4 agent and the Engineer will be available to answer questions. He again stated he himself thought the township should go above and beyond the dollar amounts to assist with this project. Discussed 199th Street road damage issue, board will keep road closed for now. Looked at 200th Street and 584th Avenue patch proposals from WW Blacktopping. Township will do the 200th Street patch for $12,862. The Kerns bridge will have some tree trimming done to prepare for its removal. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:25 PM. Next board meeting is May 15, 2019 at 5:00 PM, with Meadow Woods Drive meeting at 6:00 PM and Oak Ridge Drive meeting at 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING: The May meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 5:00 PM on May 15, 2019 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the May meeting were approved as sent. City Planner had told Zarn he had a building right on the west side of the township road at Ivy Lane which was incorrect. When the board had told Jim Zarn he could divide off the parcel on the west side of the township road to allow him to sell it, the acreage would have no building rights to it. The board discussed the matter and agreed that there is no building right and will inform Mark Konz. Konz will inform Jim Zarn. Treasurer report was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Scott Morgan said all Riverhills paperwork is in, $172,000 + money should be coming to the township from FEMA. Discussed Red Oak, the township agreed it will subsidize $150,000 of the cost. Letters from some of the property owners there are objecting to the cost of the assessment. Discussed the Kern Bridge, it is moving forward. Road report, frost boils have been bad. Dan Rotchadl met with FEMA on the 199th Road washout and turned in the numbers. Next Board meeting will be June 19, 2019 at 7:00 PM. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 5:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk Mankato Township Special Assessment Hearing for Meadow Woods Street and Storm Water Improvements The Mankato Township meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM on 5-15-19, at the Mankato Township Hall by Chairman Dan Rotchadl. All Board members were present: Dan Rotchadl, Scott Morgan and Ed Pankratz. Chris Sanquist, the township attorney was in attendance to respond to any questions that he could answer. Engineer Jason Femrite of Bolton and Menk explained the process and answered questions. Township got three bids which came in lower than expected so that was great. Property owners will be notified. Project should happen as scheduled this summer, it should be about three or four days of inconvenience to property owners while the work is done. Robert Paterson stated he was concerned about WW paving due to poor work. He was told that WW Blacktopping has done numerous jobs for the township and has been good to work with. Bill Block asked who would do maintenance, Dan said the township would maintain the blacktop. Scott said the township will do seal coat in the future. Jim Madison asked about getting his driveway done, Jason said normally WW should be able to contract with property owners that want that done, they will check on that. Jan Chamberlin asked if the projects are tied together will Red Oak, it is not, so price won’t go down. Roger Funfsinn asked how many lots are assessed, 37 are being assessed. Bob Paterson asked if the bill is paid off ahead of time it would be interest free, yes. Bill asked where project will start – will be at bottom of Daniel Court. Dan asked for a motion/resolution to approve roster of 37 assessment lots. Ed moved to do so, Scott Morgan seconded the motion to approve. Motion carried with all in favor. Scott made the motion to approve the resolution to proceed with the contract with WW Blacktopping, second by Ed Pankratz, motion carried with all in favor. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 6:27 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 19, 2019 at the township hall. Board members present: Dan Rotchadl and Ed Pankratz. Minutes from the May meeting were approved as sent. City Planner nothing new to report. Population for the township is now 1,794 with a household number of 674. Treasurer report was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid with all board members voting for approval. Discussed the Public Hearing Meeting minutes for improvement projects and approved them as written. August may be the start date for the Meadow Woods and Red Oak Subdivison roads. 29 property owners objected to the assessment in Red Oak, and it has been given to the township attorney. Mike Bracht at 516 Riverhills bill for mailbox being run over $402.78. Board agreed to pay it. MS4 Board representative person will continue to be Dan Rotchadl. If there are large issues, Dan will bring them to the board. Review of Ron Cords was held. The board agreed to $27.25 pay per hour. No new road projects planned for this year. Next Board meeting will be July 17, 2019. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The July meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 PM on July 17, 2019 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the June meeting were approved as sent. Planner had nothing to report. Preconstruction meeting: Ed Pankratz explained there will be a one month extension. Change Order #1 was made, moved by Ed to approve, second by Scott Morgan, carried with all in favor for approval. Kern Bridge is on track for removal. Calvary Cemetery Road has an emergency road repair. Have to fill in a ravine and repair road. Board approved the emergency needed work, will have to get a CUP and approval from Rick Baird. Mt Kato would like to hold festivals on mature functions to be held, 6-8 themed events at Mt. Kato per year. Dan Rotchadl asked for specific details for the events – security, crowd control, etcetera, And get it in to our attorney to see if it fits our permitted uses. Leon Sweet asked about a pool at his property along Hwy #66, itwould be within road setback, told them to talk to county about the new roadway and get back to the planner. Discussed water running over the road by Winklers on Hungry Hollow Road. Board will look at it. Discussed road work. 199 washed out, will leave it closed until highway bridge is done. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Next Board meeting will be Aug.21, 2019. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The August meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 PM on August 21, 2019 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the July meeting were approved as sent. Planner informed the Board of a preliminary request for a conditional use permit for an addition and pool. They need a variance from side line and bluffline also. The board said to proceed. Joe Willaert gave the treasurer’s report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Red Oak construction has started. Bill and Sara Phelps asked about a guard rail in their subdivision that has not been replaced/repaired. Bill was concerned about the shape of the guard rail, it is hanging in the air is dangerous. Scott Morgan will get two bids and get it done. Don Waskowsky informed the board of a washout by NRCS project into their property. Told they have to talk to NRCS. Steve Howe had concerns about traffic on Kirkwood road, too much fast traffic, told to keep calling sheriff. McPherson Twp is interested in our truck. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM. Next meeting is Sept. 18, 2019 at 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The September meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:10 PM on Sept. 18, 2019 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the August meeting were approved as sent. Planner Travis Higgs informed the Board of the request from Alisa Boswell and Leonard Sweet at Lot 3, Section 26 Township 108 North, Range 27 West, (20092 Old Highway 66, Mankato, MN ) for an inground pool and decrease the setback from the bluff from 30 feet to 21 feet, the sideyard required is 50 feet , going to 25 feet for the purpose of building an attached garage. Staff recommends approval. Neighbors did not have a concern. Motion by Ed Pankratz, second by Scott Morgan to approve. Board approved the setback variance requests with all in favor. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Engineer has not approved any bills for the road projects. Some may come in in the next week or so. The board approved paying the bills with the engineers approval of work done. Discussed the washout on 199 by Hwy #41, considering repair or keeping it closed. Won’t be done until after the County builds new bridge. Construction project updates. Red Oak blacktopping may be in October. One ravine done. Rain has been an issue. Julie Corbet, 117 Red Oak Lane, lived their 17 years and never had water issue. Basement has flooded. Their drain was cut off during construction, the contractor checked it out and hooked it up again. Not sure if is solved now, need to see a new rain event to see if things are right. Sept 11 and 12 was the flooding. Concern also is other homes may now have their drains detached/cut. The board took note of their concerns and expect the engineer and contractors will get it right. River Hills Lane guard rail is being looked at. Road report, rain has been bad, but they are in pretty good shape. Next Board meeting will be Oct. 16, 2019. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk Mankato Township Board Meeting October 16, 2019 Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. All Board members present. Minutes of the September Board were approved as distributed. No Clerk's report. Planner: Request for Variance from Dan and Kathy Sallstrom to allow construction of a new house and allow for a setback variance from 130' from centerline to the existing centerline, to 104.3' as well as the new proposed County road centerline of 92.3'. Subject property is 20177 Old Highway 66. Planning Commission recommends approval. Ed Pankratz moved to approve, Scott Morgan seconded, and Motion passed. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the Treasurer and approved to be paid. Old Business: Meadow Woods project: paving complete, only shoulder work remains. Oak Ridge: ravines complete, paving in process. Guard rail at River Hills Lane: Scott Morgan has received one bid, holding till status of sloping riverbank is defined by Engineer. Bolten & Menk's proposal for design of 199th st. east of 41 is still on hold. New Business: Payment Requests #2 for both construction projects were approved contingent on signatures being executed on the documents. Meadow Woods is $61,489.18 and Oak Ridge is $156,498.35. Resolution approving the existing Township Hall Location as the Polling Place for all Elections in 2020 was approved. Road Report: Roads in good shape despite all the moisture we've had this year. Few small projects yet to complete. Meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM Respectfully submitted, Dan Rotchadl acting Clerk Next Monthly meeting is November 20th, 2019 7:00 pm at the Mankato Township Hall 788 S. Victory Drive Mankato Mn. Respectfully submitted, Dan Rotchadl, acting clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The November meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 PM on Nov.20, 2019 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the October meeting were approved as sent. Planner Travis Higgs informed the Board of a request from Chad Yaeger 56548 Doc Jones Road requesting a CUP for a firearms sales a second business use. Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the following conditions:1.Theuse must be licensed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.2.The business will have a different name than Yaeger Bus Service.3.There will be no signage or advertisement on or off the property.4.The business shall not carry any inventory.5.There will be no shooting on the property.6.If the business was to grow outside of the office building, the applicant will submit an amendment to this conditional use permit. Angie Bastien said she feels better after talking to owners. Motion by Ed, second by Scott Morgan to approve. Board approved the CUP request with all in favor. Annexation request was heard from Hagen, Stolt and Johnson for their property at 1600 N. Victory Drive, it is 2.5 acres. The board approved with all in favor. Treasurer report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Board approved the bills. Construction project updates. Red Oak blacktopping done. Residents asked for a stay of assessment while there is an appeal. Questioned 6% interest. Not appealing road project but ditch work. County changed the date, amendments can be done to the first of the year. Wants to stay assessment, concerned about getting their money back. Discussed, board was agreeable to assess half and wait for the second half till judge decides it. First half due by Dec. 15th. to avoid interest. Scott Morgan moved to have the Oak Ridge assessment ½ due by Dec. 15, then the balance after the judge decides. Ed second. Board approved. Questioned about interest free money from the MPCA for a CWP loan Dan will check on it. 199th street repair discussed. FEMA needs replacement costs first Scott talked to the FEMA guy again about information he sent them two years ago. Dan Rotchadl told Jay Dailey that he is on his own on his road repair. Road report, rain has been bad but they are in pretty good shape. Scheuerer did some tree work. He wants to buy the tree chipper. Next Board meeting will be Dec.18, 2019. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The December meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 PM on Dec. 18, 2019 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the November meeting were approved as sent. No clerk report and no planner report. Culvert was picked up and installed, board said charge 20% installation and handling fee. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Construction project updates and FEMA project update. Foley Road agreement discussed, Dan Rotchadl will meet with them to discuss further. Road report, Dirt Merchant bill was higher than expected. Yaeger Bridge is waiting for permits to go into the river and remove bridge. Next Board meeting will be Jan. 15, 2020. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:33 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The January meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 PM on Jan. 15, 2020 at the township hall. All board members present. Minutes from the December meeting were approved as sent. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. No FEMA payment yet for Scott’s project. Resident at 126 Red Oak Drive expressed concerns about project. The road is not as wide as it had been in front of his property, slope into his property is not up to county specs. Compost was used for edges of road and black dirt was supposed to be used. Trees in the ravine were not properly treated before finishing, and no compactor used in ditch. Contractor did not do what they were supposed to do. Trees were buried in the ravine so they will decompose and compact when they rot away. 131 Red Oak Drive also has some issues. Two mailbox issues, hit in the last subdivision. Road report, roads in pretty good shape. Next Board meeting will be Feb. 19, 2020. Audit meeting Feb. 24 at 5:00, or move to the 25th for weather backup if need be. Joe Willaert had a preliminary audit summery for the board to consider before the audit. Board passed resolution for the clerk to have judges from the last election and get further training for the PNP election. The truck has an offer for $45,000. Board thinks they should get $50,000 or more. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk |
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