Mankato Township Board Minutes For Past Year
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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 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 |
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