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Meetings are held in the "main" level of the Oronoco Government building. From the parking lot entrance, take a left down the hallway to the last room on the right. Meetings start at 7:00 PM. Agenda for next Twp. meeting (first Monday of each Month)....
MINUTES FROM PAST MEETINGS...... MINUTES MONTHLY ORONOCO TOWNBOARD MEETING AUGUST 6, 2007 The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The monthly Oronoco Townboard Meeting was called to order on August 6, 2007 at 7:00 PM by chairman, Mark Thein. Supervisors Neil Stolp and Richard Lyke were present as well as the treasurer, Richard Tiede and the clerk. Neil Stolp made a motion to approve the July 2, 2007 minutes. Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. The Treasurer’s report in written form showed the "Statement of Receipts, Disbursements and Balances" as of July 31, 2007 year to date receipts $252,018.48 and year to date disbursements $180,059.07 with an ending balance of $764,403.45. Richard explained that the Pine Island Bank will no longer be sending back the checks. Transfers can be done on line, and three signatures are no longer required. Richard Lyke made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report and Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Mark Thein made a motion to set the agenda changing Judy Ohly to item 6-B. Richard Lyke seconded the modified agenda. Passed unanimous 3-0. OPAC did not have a report. Oronoco First Responders reported one city and one township run for July. Mark Thein made a motion to pay bills. Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Mark would like to know what the price of chloride was last year as compared to this year. That information will be provided at the Sept meeting. Judy Ohly, representing the Zumbro Watershed, asked the board to approve an exempt permit allowing the raffle of a canoe for the "Zumbro Watershed Fall Foliage Fun Float" being held on October 7, 2007. Mark Then made a motion to approve the exempt permit and Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Oronoco Township Variance Request #OR2007-003VAR by Delphine Burt to allow for the construction of an additional dwelling that will not meet the maximum density requirements or minimum number of acres for a second dwelling on a lot in the A-3 (Agricultural) Zoning District. The property address is 615 75th St NW and generally lies in the S ½ of the SW ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 35, Oronoco Township. Mark Thein made a motion to open the public hearing and Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous. Oronoco Township Minutes August 6, 2007 Page 2 Paul Burt explained that a second dwelling would be made handicap accessible for his brother’s needs. Mark asked three times for comments from the floor for or against-no one else came forward. Mark made a motion to close the hearing, Neil seconded. Passed unanimous. After discussion, Neil Stolp made a motion to approve Variance Request #OR2007-003VAR and Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. FINDINGS: EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES: There appears to be exceptional or extraordinary circumstances that would apply to this parcel of property in the A-3 (Agricultural ) Zoning District even though there are already two non-farm parcels in the quarter-quarter section, with another dwelling exceeding the permitted density for the A-3 (Agricultural) Zoning District. PRESERVATION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS: The granting of this variance appears to be necessary to preserve the applicant’s property rights. The second dwelling would be handicap accessible to accommodate the applicant’s brother. ABSENCE OF DETRIMENT: The granting of this variance request would not appear to be of substantial detriment to the adjacent property owners. MINIMUM VARIANCE: A variance would be necessary to alleviate the alleged hardship to allow the construction of a second dwelling as requested. There has not been any further development on the Rochester Orderly Annexation. There was not any discussion. After discussion and review of Olmsted County and Bargen’s recommendations, Mark Thein made a motion to approve crack repair using Bargen (appoximate $3,000.00)on the River Ridge roads in sections 26 & 27. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous. After discussion and review of Olmsted County and Bargen’s recommendations, Neil Stolp made a motion to approve seal coat and crack seal using Bargen (approximate $14,000.00) on 125th Street NW in section 1 & 12. Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous. Windermere, Thunderbluff and White Birch Hills will be addressed at another time. Mark will notify Bargen of the decision. Richard Tiede reported that OPAC would be making recommended changes in the Oronoco Subdivision Ordinance. Tabled from the July meeting, Dan Fitzpatrick was not present. Will not schedule until Dan requests to be on the agenda. The Crosswinds Church Appeal will now go to OPAC and then on to the Olmsted County Board. The appeal is out of the township board’s jurisdiction. Mark Kuehn has approximately 8 acres on 18th Ave NW and would like to know what Oronoco Township Minutes August 6, 2007 Page 3 the procedure would be to build and/or move a house onto a portion of the property. Mark Thein will go with Mark Kuehn to discuss the procedure and options with Logan Tjossem, Olmsted County planner. Neil reported the Mike Smith driveway was on an Olmsted County road, not township. No action taken. Logan Tjossem responded to the Steve Boss complaint by sending a copy of the permit issued on August 31, 2005 to allow the construction of a shed. The house should have been built by August 31, 2006. Mark will contact Randy Klement with Olmsted County to see if Mr. Boss is in violation. Chris Craven, representing Zumbro Shores Estates (Zumbro Sound Development), asked the board to consider taking over the completed road. The road has the 2nd lift of blacktop, however the subdivision ordinance for Oronoco Township requires that 50% of the homes be built within the subdivision before the township will take the road over and that requirement has not been fulfilled. The board denied his request at this time. There has not been any August activity in the Webster Quarry. Supposedly they are done. The board agreed to meet on August 15, 2007 at 4:00 pm to do an inspection of the quarry. The status of the backage roads has not been settled at this time. Comments: Neil Stolp volunteered to be the representative from Oronoco Township at the upcoming meetings regarding the CAP X 2020 Transmission Line Project. Richard Lyke made a motion to adjourn, Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous. Respectfully submitted:
____________________________ ___________________________________ Clerk, Judy Haglund Chairman, Mark Thein
MINUTES MONTHLY ORONOCO TOWNBOARD MEETING JULY 2, 2007 The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The monthly Oronoco Townboard Meeting was called to order on July 2, 2007 at 7:00 PM by chairman, Mark Thein. Supervisors Neil Stolp and Richard Lyke were present as well as the treasurer, Richard Tiede and the clerk. Neil Stolp made a motion to approve the June 4, 2007 minutes. Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. The Treasurer’s report in written form showed the "Statement of Receipts, Disbursements and Balances" as of June 30, 2007 year to date receipts $62,833.47 and year to date disbursements $159,113.21 with an ending balance of $596,164.30. Mark Thein made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report and Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Mark Thein made a motion to set the agenda with the addition of Crosswinds Church, Webster Quarry, Metes and Bounds Split for Paula Machicao, Mike Smith driveway, and Richard Lyke seconded the modified agenda. Passed unanimous 3-0. OPAC did not have a June meeting, thus no report. Oronoco First Responders reported seven runs-all for the township for June. Richard Lyke made a motion to pay bills. Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous. Tabled from June meeting, Mark Thein reported that Tom Canan had revised the Rochester Orderly Annexation Agreement, however, it is not acceptable. Tom Canan has been on vacation and has not had a chance to get a new revision. Tabled from June meeting, Thunderbluff & Windmere roads, the road into Party Cove, and the Fitzpatrick development roads need repair. Bargen has submitted recommendations as to the type of repairs that should be done. The board would like input from the Olmsted County Engineers before making a decision. Mark will contact Mike Sheehan. Table until the August meeting. Due to the fact that OPAC did not have a June meeting, Richard Tiede could not comment on the Oronoco Subdivision Ordinance. Tabled from the June meeting, Neil Stolp had contacted Floyd with Soil & Water regarding the complaint from Mark Kuehn on the blowing sand from the Highway 52 project. Everyone involved with the road project is aware of the situation, however, nothing will be done at this time. Oronoco Township Minutes July 2, 2007 Page 2 Tabled from the June meeting, Dan Fitzpatrick property access. Dan was not able to provide any additional information at this time. Table until August meeting. A representative from the Crosswinds Church approached the Board looking for a way to move forward with the construction of the Church. They would like to appeal the CUP requiring a signed Orderly Annexation with Rochester before construction. After discussion, Mark Thein made a motion to allow the Church to break ground without the signed OA. Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. A letter will be drafted to Olmsted County. After numerous calls from residents, Mark Thein and Neil Stolp met with Carol Kelly from Road Constructors at the Webster Pit to check on the complaints of hauling and blasting and mining. After investigating the area, it was determined that they were taking the existing big rocks and using the jackhammer to make them smaller. There was no blasting or mining. Neil Stolp made a motion that they should get a temporary permit and Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Mark will make recommendations to Logan Tjessem with Olmsted County. Metes and Bounds Subdivision #OR2007-001MB: Paula Machicao is requesting a M&B – an approximate twenty (20) acre non-farm parcel will be subdivided from an already existing fifty-eight (58) acres located in the S ½ of the SW ¼ Section 12, Oronoco Township. After discussion, Richard Lyke made a motion to approve #OR2007-001MB and Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. The board will meet on July 26 5:30 pm to look at Mike Smith’s driveway. Comments: Neil Stolp reported that Oronoco Fire Department and Pine Island Rural Fire Department are involved in a Joint Board-Fire District. Larry Stolp requested approval to have rock put on the roads. They need to be crowned. The board agreed to have Larry order rock as necessary. Inquiry was made about a Letter of Credit regarding the Zumbro Sound Development. Mark will notify Mike Sheehan that John Woodward is no longer the owner, it is now Zumbro Shores Estates. The Overby court date is set for July 26, 2007. Mark will attend. A complaint was made by a resident in the Sunset Bay regarding a Rottweiler dog owned by Sharon Jacobson. Mark will contact the owner. Mark will contact Logan Tjessem regarding Steve Voss pole barn. Larry Stolp informed the board that there are trees that need trimming on the road. They are hanging over the road on the River Road, 90th, Sandy Point hill, Cedar Beach, Crofoot turnaround. Oronoco Township Minutes July 2, 2007 Page 3 Jim Krudwig and Bev Wittlief are still wondering about the dust control. OPAC will discuss at their July meeting. C.U.P. for the quarry to pay for chloride will be discussed. The ditches, right of way from the bridge on 112 going east are too rough to mow or maintain, they are full of rocks and weeds. Larry Stolp had called Kevin Harms to look at the situation. Mark will email Kevin Harms and Mike Sheehan with concerns about the ditch drainage, rocks, and weeds. Richard Lyke made a motion to adjourn, Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous. Respectfully submitted:
____________________________ ___________________________________ Clerk, Judy Haglund Chairman, Mark Thein
MONTHLY ORONOCO TOWNBOARD MEETING JUNE 4, 2007 The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The monthly Oronoco Townboard Meeting was called to order on June 4, 2007 at 7:00 PM by chairman, Mark Thein. Supervisors Neil Stolp and Richard Lyke were present as well as the treasurer, Richard Tiede and the clerk. Neil Stolp made a motion to approve the May 7, 2007 minutes. Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. The Treasurer’s report in written form showed the "Statement of Receipts, Disbursements and Balances" as of May 31, 2007 year to date receipts $56,776.85 and year to date disbursements $123,370.96 with an ending balance of $625,849.93. Mark Thein made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report and Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Mark Thein made a motion to set the agenda as presented and Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. OPAC did not have a report. Oronoco First Responders reported six runs for the township for May. Jim Krudwig spoke on behalf of residents near 40th Ave, south of CSAH 112 on the east side of TH52 regarding the dust problem from trucks hauling sand from the pit adjacent to 40th Ave to CSAH 112. After much discussion, Mark Thein made a motion to recommend to OPAC, at the July meeting, to add dust control to the Conditional Use Permit for the Koenig pit since it comes up for review at that time. Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Richard Lyke made motion to pay bills and Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: Oronoco Township Variance Request #OR2007-002VAR by Eric and Cindi Kartheiser to allow for the construction of an addition that will not meet the required rear yard setback. The property address is 444 Zumbro Hills Dr SW, located in the Zumbro Hills Special District and in the SE ¼ of Section 18, Oronoco Township. Mark Thein made a motion to open the Board of Adjustment, Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous. Eric Kartheiser explained his request to put an addition onto his existing home but does not meet the setback requirements. Mark Thein asked three time for comments from anyone for or against the variance request. No one came forward. Mark Thein made a motion to close the public hearing and Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous. After much discussion and review of the aerial, Neil Stolp made a Oronoco Township Minutes June 4, 2007 Page 2 Motion to approve Variance Request #OR2007-002VAR based on the Planning Department Staff Suggested Findings. Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Staff Findings: Exceptional Circumstances: There does appear to be exceptional or extraordinary circumstances that would apply to this parcel of property that would not apply generally to other property in the Zumbro Hills Special District or vicinity. The hardship was not created by the applicant. Preservation of Property Rights: The granting of this variance request does appear to be necessary to preserve the applicant’s property rights. Due to the existing placement of the dwelling the property owner cannot revise the site plan and structure to better fit the site. Absence of Detriment: The granting of this variance request would not appear to be of substantial detriment to the adjacent property owners. Directly south and east is common open space for the development and is approximately 218 feet to the nearest dwelling. The granting of this variance request would be detrimental to the nature, intent, and future application of the Oronoco Township Zoning Ordinance which regulates the placement of single family dwellings and rear yard setback requirements. General Nature: This variance request would not appear to be general or recurrent in nature to require an amendment to the Special District. Minimum Variance: The minimum variance that would be necessary to alleviate the alleged hardship would be a variance to allow for the construction of an addition to the back of the already existing singe family dwelling that does not meet the Special District Language for Zumbro Hills establishing the setback regulations as conventional R-1 Low Density Residential yard standards. Mark Thein made a motion to close the Board of Adjustment and Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous. Comments: Mark Thein will check with Tom Canan, attorney, regarding a response to Rochester Orderly Annexation. Mark Thein suggested that the township consider applying chloride to all of the township roads rather that the 300’ per resident. The decision will be made at the annual March meeting. Thunderbluff and Windemere roads are due for blacktop repair. A decision needs to be made as to what should be done. Bargen recommendations will be discussed. A concerned resident contacted Mark regarding a dog tied up 24/7 in a garage. He informed her that there is nothing Olmsted Co or the Township can do. He suggested writing a letter to the owner or if the dog is truly abused, notify the Humane Society. The Oronoco Sub Division Ordinance was discussed. Richard Tiede found some items that he brought to the board’s attention. He will advise OPAC of the changes specifically the freeze/thaw cycle on blacktop roads. Oronoco Township Minutes June 4, 2007 Page 3 Dan Fitzpatrick along with Bill Tointon with McGhee & Betts, asked the board for their advise on a situation regarding a piece of property that Dan owns that may require a cartway for access. He is exploring options and advise at this time. Tabled for the July meeting for further discussion. Mark Kuehn advised that as a result of the Highway 52 Project, sand is blowing into his RV park, Tilly’s, and into the ditch. He wondered if something could be done. Neil Stolp will notify Soil & Water for recommendation. Cheryl Nyman, City Clerk, asked for clarification on the quote from Peoples Power for the lights on 3rd & 112 and CR18 &112 corners. She will have the City Council discuss at their June meeting. Cheryl Nyman asked the board to attend a joint meeting regarding annexation of Zumbro Hills and 3rd Ave (street only) on June 28. Mark Thein made a motion to adjourn, Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous. Respectfully submitted:
____________________________ ___________________________________ Clerk, Judy Haglund Chairman, Mark Thein
MINUTES ANNUAL ORONOCO TOWNSHIP MEETING MARCH 13, 2007 8:15 PM The Pledge of Allegiance was recited The annual Oronoco Township meeting was called to order on March 13, 2007 at 8:15 PM by clerk, Judy Haglund. There were 19 people present. Ron Fuller presided as moderator. The Minutes were read from the March 2006 Annual Meeting. A motion was made by Richard Lyke to accept the minutes as read. Paige Collins seconded. The motion passed unanimous. The Treasurer’s Report was presented in written form. Paige Collins made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report as presented and Ron Haglund seconded. The motion passed unanimous. The Proposed Budget was discussed. The "Money Raised by Tax upon Taxable Property" was appropriated as follows: General Revenue: Richard Lyke made a motion to leave at $55,000.00, the same as 2006. Neil Stolp seconded. Motion passed unanimous. Road & Bridge: Richard Lyke made a motion to leave at $275,000.00, the same as 2006. Neil Stolp seconded. Motion passed unanimous. Fire and First Responders: Richard Lyke made a motion to increase from $50,000.00 to $60,000.00 due to the rate increase from the Pine Island Fire Department and the Oronoco First Responders. Neil Stolp seconded. Motion passed unanimous. The election results are as follows: 66 voters. Supervisor: Neil Stolp 64 votes, Art Kaul 1 vote, Brian Kaul 1 vote. Treasurer: Richard Tiede 61 votes, 5 no vote. Mark Thein made a motion to accept the election results. Kathy Rucker seconded. The motion passed unanimous A motion was made by Paige Collins to set the voting hours for the annual meeting year 2008 at 5:00 PM-8:00 PM with the meeting following at 8:15 PM. Ron Haglund seconded. The motion passed unanimous. A motion was made by Mark Thein to publish all legal ads in the Post Bulletin and continue to post the notices at the Oronoco City Hall and on the sign outside. Neil Stolp seconded. The motion passed unanimous. Mark Thein made a motion to leave the bounty at 1.50 for Pocket Gophers, Striped Gophers at .75,and moles .75. Richard Lyke seconded. Motion passed unanimous. Richard Lyke made a motion to dedicate $2,500.00 to the Oronoco Cemetery for repairs, maintenance, and restoration. ) Jim Rucker seconded. The motion passed unanimous. A motion was made by Neil Stolp and seconded by Richard Tiede to use the same policy for chloride as used in 2006: "The Oronoco township will provide 300’ of choride per residence and intersections and high traffic roads. The homeowners will pay for additional chloride over 300’". The motion passed unanimous. Paige Collins reviewed the annual written report from OPAC (Oronoco Planning Advisory Commission), and answered questions. OPAC continues to act as the advisory council to the Township Board in zoning matters and other issues concerning overall planning administration of Oronoco Township. Judy Gingrich noted the date of meeting was incorrect. Should be 2007 instead of 2006 as written. Mark Thein made a motion to accept the OPAC report as written with the corrected date and Ron Haglund seconded. Motion passed unanimous. After discussion, Mark Thein made a motion to change the monthly meeting time from 7:30 to 7:00 pm. Paige Collins seconded. Passed unanimous. There was discussion on designating set miles and/or money per year for the right of way ditch cleaning, tree & brush removal in the township. The consideration of the citizens is important and nothing was decided at this time. After discussion, Mark Thein made a motion to increase the meeting wages for OPAC members, the supervisors and the treasurer from $35.00 to $45.00 per meeting and the clerk from $35.00 to $60.00 per meeting. Paige Collins seconded. Passed unanimous. The annual salaries will not change. Comments from the floor: Mark Thein-The City of Oronoco inquired if Oronoco Township would be interested in sharing the expense of a dog kennel at approximately $2000.00. There is an individual interested in building a kennel and he would pick up stray or troublesome dogs for a fee. Paige Collins made a motion to allocate $1000.00 under the condition that the owner has all the necessary insurance, certifications, etc. Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous. Richard Lyke-A conversation with the city clerk, indicated that there is excessive speeding on Minnesota Ave south and is there a need for more signs, however, The State of Minnesota sets the speed limit. Richard Tiede-There is a need for lights on the corners of County Rd 112 & 3rd Ave and County Rd 112 and Minnesota Ave South. Who should pay? Mark Thein made a motion to adjourn and Ron Haglund seconded. The motion passed unanimous. Respectfully Submitted, ____________________ Judy Haglund, Clerk
MINUTES MONTHLY ORONOCO TOWNBOARD MEETING MARCH 5, 2007 The monthly Oronoco Townboard Meeting was called to order on March 5, 2007 at
7:30 PM by chairman, Mark Thein. Supervisors Neil Stolp and Richard Lyke were
present as well as the clerk, Judy Haglund and Treasurer, Richard Tiede and
attorney Tom Canan. . The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Neil Stolp made a motion to approve the February 5, 2007 minutes. Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. The Treasurer’s report in written form showed the "Statement of Receipts, Disbursements and Balances" as of February 28, 2007 year to date receipts $37,560.05 and year to date disbursements $36,966.58 with an ending balance of $693,037.51. Richard explained that he has received the 2007 Road Allotment for $17,178.03. Neil Stolp made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report, Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Mark Thein made a motion to set the agenda with the addition of Oronoco Annexation, Road Access to the Markham property, and snow plowing. Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Paige Collins reported for OPAC. The zone change and general development plan for Badger Pacific Group (Bill Markham farm) was the issue at their last meeting. It was their recommendation that the board not approve the zone change and the general development plan at the April meeting until the road issues are addressed. OPAC is still looking at text amendments for commercial uses in the township. Chris Adamson and Paige Collins’ terms expire, but both are willing to accept the positions for another three year term. Mark Thein made a motion to appoint Chris and Paige to OPAC for three year terms each and Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Oronoco First Responders reported corrected January runs as eight-there were six township and two city. February had the same runs as January. Richard Lyke made a motion to pay bills. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Mark Thein made a motion to open the public hearing and Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Variance Request #06-02 by Duane Overby to allow for the placement of an accessory structure prior to the placement of a principle structure and a variance to the side and rear setbacks of theA-2(Agricultural Protection)Zoning District. The property is legally described as the S50 ft of Outlot 1 Section 14, and the PT Out 1 not included in the Cedar Beach Subdivision, Oronoco Township/The property is located in the A-22 (Agricultural Oronoco Township Minutes March 5, 2007 Page 2 Protection) Zoning District. Mark Thein abstained from voting on this variance request due to conflict of interest. Logan Tjossem, Planner Olmsted County, reviewed staff analysis and suggested findings. He explained the structure was built without a permit or variance. Duane and Matt Overby explained that they built a "garden shed" on an outlot and did not realize a permit or variance was required. Richard Lyke asked three times for comments for or against Variance request #06-02 and no one came forward. Richard Lyke made a motion to close the hearing and Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 2-0. After discussion, Richard expressed concerns about the fact that the Overby’s put up the building without checking the rules first and they should comply with Planning and Zoning rules. Neil was concerned that there was not a site plan and that one setback may be ok but three is not acceptable. By approving the variance, they would be setting a precedence and would need to change the rules. Richard Lyke made a motion to deny Variance Request #06-02 based on the Planning Department Staff Findings. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 2-0. Findings: EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES: There does not appear to be exceptional or extraordinary circumstances that would apply to this parcel of property that would not apply generally to other property in the A-2 (Agricultural Protection) Zoning District or vicinity. The hardship was created by the applicant. PRESERVATION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS: The granting of this variance request does not appear to be necessary to preserve the applicant’s property rights. The property owner can revise the site plan and structure to better fit the site. ABSENCE OF DETRIMENT: The granting of this variance request would not appear to be of substantial detriment to the adjacent property owners. The granting of this variance request would be detrimental to the nature, intent, and future application of the Oronoco Township Zoning Ordinance which regulates the placement of accessory structures, side yard setbacks, and rear yard setback requirements. GENERAL NATURE: This variance request would not appear to be general or recurrent in nature to require and amendment to the zoning ordinance. MINIMUM VARIANCE: The minimum variance that would be necessary to alleviate the alleged hardship would be a variance to the placement of accessory structures prior to the placement of a principle structure, a variance to the side yard setbacks, and variance to the rear yard setback requirements of the Oronoco Township Zoning Ordinance. Mark Thein made a motion to open public hearing and Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Oronoco Township Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment #06-01. The proposed amendment is to Section 2.02 definitions, "Animal Unit", and the conditional use threshold for animal units in the Agricultural Protection Districts. The proposed text amendment will address a list of animals and the specific animal unit numbers as well as a reference to the number of animal units that would require a conditional use permit. Oronoco Township Minutes March 5, 2007 Page 3 Paige Collins from OPAC summarized the changes in the text amendment were made to be the same as the state’s wording. The Board can agree to the changes, make additional changes, or not accept it. Kathy Rucker would like to see the cap on animal units at 500 and new and existing feedlots shall not exceed 100 animal units without permits and Conditional Use Permits. Jim Peters, attorney representing concerned citizens, agreed to approving the text amendment with changes-cap at 500 instead of 2000 and 300 to 100. Quin Feuerstein – approve with change-2000 to 500 cap and 100 in A-1 and 300 A-3. Jim Rucker compared capping animal units to capping salaries. 2000 may be high, but 500 is too low. Not every farmer is a cash cropper and there is a need to expand farming in other areas. Earnie Bakke –2000 units is too high and CUP must consider adjacent property owners Brian Kaul – under the 1000 cap would make it difficult for a farmer to stay productive. The 100 should be 300 with CUP. Concerned about the cap for cattle. Lowell Huber-Should be looking to the future of the community/development is imminent. Emotional farmers do not cut it as prices are up. Mark Thein asked three times for comments for or against #03-01 Text Amendment. No one came forward. Mark made a motion to close the public hearing and Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. After lengthy discussion, Mark agreed that the cap of 2000 was too high, but felt 500 was too low. Over 300 would need CUP. OPAC addressed the herd numbers, everything else CUP. Richard agreed to a cap of 1000. Neil reviewed a report from Judy Ohly from the Township Association Officers meeting regarding CUP’s on most everything from pets, feedlots, mechanics, etc. The cap of 1000 would be too high, 500 may even be too high. Richard Lyke made a motion to approve Oronoco Township Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment #03-01 with changes to Section 5.00,A3 to read: General Farming: Including the raising of crops, livestock, poultry, dairying, horticulture, apiculture, sod farming, and similar agriculturally or forestry related uses; provided that new animal feedlots shall not exceed 100 animal units, nor shall existing feedlots increase their size to exceed one hundred (100) (was 300)animal units. A proposed new feedlot must be located one-quarter (1/4) mile or more from the nearest corner of a non-farm dwelling, church, school, or property line of a public park to the nearest corner of the feedlot enclosure. In no case, can an animal feedlot exceed 500 animal units (was 2000 animal units). and change Section 5.00, B9 to read: New animal feedlots exceeding one hundred (100) animal units, as regulated in Section 10.26. In no case can an animal feedlot exceed 500 animal units (was 2000 animal units). And change Section 5.04, B1 to read: Uses permitted in Section 5.00(B) conditional uses, and A-1 Agricultural District, except Section 5.00 (B) (9) and (18). Neil Stolp seconded. Passed 2-1. Mark Thein voted against. Oronoco Township Minutes March 5, 2007 Page 4 Richard Lyke made a motion to close the Board of Adjustment, Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. The board discussed erosion problems near and around some of the township bridges and culverts. Mark Thein made motion to have Ron Haglund do what is necessary to get the problem areas repaired. Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. The board signed Resolution 07-01: Joint Resolution between the township of Oronoco and the city of Oronoco designation of an unincorporated area in need of orderly annexation and conferring jurisdiction over said area to the Minnesota Office of Strategic and Long Range Planning pursuant to Minnesota Statute 414.0325. Property owner, Dan Fitzpatrick, petitioned the City for annexation and that there is no current household or population on the property to be annexed. The property, 35.56 acres, is located in part of the North Half of Section 19, Township 108 North, Range 14 West, Olmsted County, Minnesota. Residents from 50th Ave NW raised concerns about snow removal since Mrs. Crofoot did not want the plow trucks to use her driveway to turn around. Larry Stolp assured the residents that the road will be plowed with the motor graders instead of the trucks. The service may not be as quick, but they will be taken care of as soon as possible. The board discussed the road access to the Badger Pacific Group Development (Markham Farm). The county was not in favor of access from the Fisherman’s Inn Road. Mark suggested access off County Road 12 across from the County Road 118. The board reviewed the agenda for the Annual Meeting, March 13, 2007. Mark Thein made a motion to adjourn and Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Respectfully submitted:
_________________________________ ___________________________________ Clerk, Judy Haglund Chairman, Mark Thein
MINUTES MONTHLY ORONOCO TOWNBOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 5, 2007 The monthly Oronoco Townboard Meeting was called to order on February 5, 2007
at 7:30 PM by chairman, Mark Thein. Supervisor Neil Stolp was present as well as
the clerk, Judy Haglund and Treasurer, Richard Tiede. Supervisor Richard Lyke
was absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Neil Stolp made a motion to approve the January 2, 2007 minutes. Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous 2-0. The Treasurer’s report in written form showed the "Statement of Receipts, Disbursements and Balances" as of January 31, 2007 year to date receipts $19,150.22 and year to date disbursements $19,072.57 with an ending balance of $692,521.69. Richard explained that he has received two more Postier Point assessments and received the final taxes for 2006 $7,745.82. Neil Stolp made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report, Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous 2-0. Mark Thein made a motion to set the agenda as presented and Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 2-0. Paige Collins reported for OPAC. The Text Amendment #06-01 had been approved 4-1 at their meeting and the Board now has the option of approving, not approving, or making necessary changes. They are looking at text amendments for commercial uses in the township. Oronoco First Responders reported seven calls, 4 township and 3 city for January. The bill for $6,000.00 was approved for payment. Neil Stolp made a motion to pay bills. Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous 2-0. Variance Request #06-02 by Duane Overby to allow for the placement of an accessory structure prior to the placement of a principle structure and a variance to the side and rear setbacks of theA-2(Agricultural Protection)Zoning District. The property is legally described as the S50 ft of Outlot 1 Section 14, and the PT Out 1 not included in the Cedar Beach Subdivision, Oronoco Township/The property is located in the A-22 (Agricultural Protection) Zoning District. Since there were not enough supervisors to make a quorum, and the Overby’s will not be available until June, Mark Thein made a motion to continue at the June 4th meeting. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 2-0. Oronoco Township Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment #06-01. The proposed amendment is to Section 2.02 definitions, "Animal Unit", and the conditional use Oronoco Township Minutes February 5, 2007 Page 2 threshold for animal units in the Agricultural Protection Districts. The proposed text amendment will address a list of animals and the specific animal unit numbers as well as a reference to the number of animal units that would require a conditional use permit. Since this text amendment is of utmost importance, the Board decided there should be a full quorum. Mark Thein made a motion to continue at the March 5, 2007 meeting. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous. Ann Haddorf, scheduled to discuss the annexation between Rochester and Oronoco Township, was not present. After discussion, Neil Stolp made a motion to make an offer to Rochester for $150.00 per acre on a one time payment, Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous. Mark will have Chris Adamson with OPAC make the offer. In response to Janet Hoffmann’s request to provide a door prize worth $30.00 to the township banquet, Mark Thein made a motion to purchase a gift certificate from Fisherman’s Inn. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 2-0. Representatives of the Pine Island and the Oronoco Fire Departments were present. There was much discussion on serving the township in a timely fashion, whether Pine Island and/or Oronoco (dual paging) should respond. Hopefully the issues will be sorted out to better the community. It was agreed that Ron Fuller could be the moderator at the Annual Meeting, March 13. As he was out of town, Richard Tiede will ask him, and if he refuses-Ron Haglund agreed to be the moderator. The board agreed to let DeLoris Koenig, Bev Wittlief and Judy Haglund be the election judges for the Annual Meeting. Comments: The board will be attending the MN DOT meeting in Feb and discuss the light situation on Minnesota Ave and 3rd Ave and County Rd 112. Mark received "US DEPT OF COMMERCE" latest township map showing the latest annexations. He will have Olmsted County assist him in marking the boundries. Residents expressed concern about how bad 3rd Ave has become with all the additional traffic. Board of Appeal in April can take complaints on taxes.
Mark Thein made a motion to adjourn and Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 2-0. Respectfully submitted: _________________________________ ___________________________________ Clerk, Judy Haglund Chairman, Mark Thein
MINUTES MONTHLY ORONOCO TOWNBOARD MEETING
The monthly Oronoco Townboard Meeting was called to order on January 3, 2006 at 7:35 PM by chairman, Mark Thein. Supervisors Neil Stolp and Richard Lyke were present as well as treasurer Richard Tiede and clerk, Judy Haglund. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Richard Lyke made a motion to approve the December minutes and Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. The Treasurer’s report showed the "Statement of Receipts, Disbursements and Balances" as of December 31,2005 year to date receipts $345,393.18 year to date disbursements $473,169.19 with an ending balance of $461,189.23. Richard Tiede explained he will be transferring $40,000.00 from Road & Bridge Account to Postier Point Account to cover addition gravel and fences. Richard also asked that a motion be made to pay the bills in the event he should leave early. Richard Lyke made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report and pay the bills. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Richard Lyke made a motion to set the agenda with the addition of Mr.& Mrs. Dave Mattson. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. OPAC did not have a report. Oronoco First Responders did not have a report. Mr. & Mrs. Dave Mattson asked the board if there was anything that could be done to improve the maintenance and chloride on 60th Ave. shared with New Haven Township. Neil Stolp informed them of the recent New Haven Township meeting that Neil and Richard Lyke attended in hopes of a better maintenance agreement. Their supervisors returned to an Oronoco Township meeting with a proposed agreement basically stating that New Haven will continue to maintain their portion as in the past and Oronoco Township will chloride Oronoco’s portion of the shared road with the same application as in the rest of the township. Tabled from the December meeting, "Special Assessment Owner Reapportionment After Initial Assessment" as drafted by Ray Roman. Tom Canan agreed that the Assessment meets state standards. Mark Thein will go to the OPAC meeting with Ray Roman on January 23, 2006 to determine what action should come next. Ray added that he found out that the maximum assessment could be 30 yrs. Mark will email Tom Canan to get the legal schedule for advertising for bids.
Oronoco Township Minutes January 3, 2006 Page 2 Mark Thein reporting on findings on the Zumbro Sound driveway that accesses onto 18th Ave. Vince Fangman’s survey indicates that the driveway is within the easement of the previous driveway and does not need to be recorded. However, Vince Fangman was going to get in touch with Tom Canan. Mark Thein will check with Ton Canan also. Neil Stolp reviewed his discussion with Mike Sheehan regarding the reopening of 50th Ave. Mike indicated there is a possibility that the road would be used someday. The question being who the road would belong to, township, county or city of Rochester. Art and Mary Kaul presented minutes from the December 23, 1946 Oronoco Township Meeting asking the board to vacate 50th from 85th St south ½ mile toward 75th St. 85th St North to 90th St was an approved road. Dennis Walker with Peoples Cooperative Power is asking Art Kaul for easement to relocate the power lines on 50th due to the Highway 52 Project. Art needs to know if 50th is township owned or vacated to be able to make a decision for easement. Art claims that the last time there was maintenance on 50th was in 1974. Peoples Cooperative could install the poles on 60th Ave if Art Kaul does not agree to the easement. The board did not want to make any decisions until it has been determined what the statis of 50th Ave is. Neil Stolp will talk to Mike Sheehan again about the legal description and Mark Thein will talk to Tom Canan. Table for further discussion until the February meeting. Mark Thein reported that after checking, Mike Sheehan has determined that the Kuehn Pit should have been paying the aggregate tax. The state has estimated an amount and they have been billed. Art Kaul questioned why the Wagner Pit has not been paying tax. The board agreed to have Logan check the Conditional Use Permit to see if there was an agreement made to pay the tax. Neil would like to have Logan and Mike Sheehan at the February meeting. Neil will take care of the Pine Island fire contract Gold Rush has donated funds to the Community Center Building and would like a township representative at the January 13, 2006 meeting. Neil agreed to attend. Need to discuss the budget at the February meeting. Richard Lyke made a motion to adjourn. Mark Thein seconded, passed unanimous 3-0. Respectfully submitted:
______________________________ _________________________________ Clerk, Judy Haglund Chairman, Mark Thein
MINUTES MONTHLY ORONOCO TOWNBOARD MEETING OCTOBER 2, 2006 The monthly Oronoco Townboard Meeting was called to order on October 2, 2006 at 7:30 PM by chairman, Mark Thein. Supervisors Neil Stop and Richard Lyke were present as well as the clerk, Judy Haglund and Treasurer, Richard Tiede. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Richard Lyke made a motion to approve the September 5th minutes. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. The Treasurer’s report in written form showed the "Statement of Receipts, Disbursements and Balances" as of September 30, 2006 year to date receipts $422,680.27 and year to date disbursements $448,530.41 with an ending balance of $435,339.09. Mark Thein made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report, Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Mark Thein made a motion to set the agenda as presented. Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. There was not a report from OPAC. There was no one present to give a report from the Oronoco First Responders. Richard Lyke made a motion to pay bills. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Richard mentioned there may be a supplemental bill from K Fence for a portion of the Bertsinger fence. Metes and Bounds Subdivision #2006-19: Loraine Hoeft applicant, requested an approximate seven acre farmstead piece to be subdivided from an already existing 52 acres. The property is located in part of the SE ¼ of Section 12, Oronoco Township. After discussion, Neil Stolp made a motion to approve Metes and Bound Subdivision #2006-19 based on the County Staff Analysis. The subdivision complies with Section 5.02 of the Oronoco Township Zoning Ordinance. Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Jeanne Fanning, representing Shorewood Lane, presented the board with a petition of 9 signatures out of 10 residents for blacktopping. The board suggested that the petition be presented again after the bridge work is completed. Amended Resolution: Oronoco Township Zumbro Haven Special District (ZC#2000-12). Oronoco Township Minutes October 2, 2006 Page 2 Richard Lyke made a motion to approve the amendment to the Zumbro Haven Special District with the staff recommended language. Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. AMENDMENT: No building or any part thereof shall be erected on any lot within thirty (30) feet of the front lot line. The side yard setback shall have a least width of 8’0". The minimum sum of the side yards shall be 18’0". The rear yard setbacks shall be a minimum of twenty five (25) feet. Unless on Block 2, Lot 5; Block 3, Lot 4; Block 4, Lots 1,4,and 5; Block 5, Lot 4; Block 8, Lots 1,2,4,5,6,7; and Block 9, Lots 3,4,5, and 6 then, in the case where you have an existing building, or any part thereof, constructed prior to May 15th, 2006, on an adjacent lot, the minimum side yard set back shall be the required minimum twenty (20) foot setback, however an eight (8) foot side yard set back on the opposite side yard shall be allowed for a minimum sum of twenty-eight (28) feet-with the exception of Block 2, Lot 4 and Block 5, Lot 3. These lots may have a minimum side yard lot dimension of ten (10) feet if a written agreement is signed by the existing adjacent homeowner. The box elder tree removed per request of a Postier Point resident, was on township property. The board agreed to pay Heartland Trees for the service. Comments: There will be a Public Hearing & Joint Informational Meeting on October 4, 2006 at 7:00 pm at the Pine Island City Hall. The Pine Island City Council will hold the hearing with the Oronoco Township Board and the New Haven Township Board to review the proposed orderly annexation agreement for Elk Ranch property located within the two townships. Mark Thein made a motion to continue the meeting on October 4, 2006 at the Pine Island City Hall Second Floor, 250 South Main Street, Pine Island with the motion on the Orderly Annexation Agreement. Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Wednesday, October 4, 2006 7:30 pm Mark Thein made a motion to open the continued meeting from Monday, October 2, 2006. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Present were Supervisors Mark Thein, Neil Stolp, Richard Lyke, and Clerk, Judy Haglund. Neil Stolp questioned the difference in acreage from the original annexation agreement and the new agreement. Geoff Griffin explained that the animals (Elk) will be moved to property until other arrangements are made. At that time that property will come forward for annexation. Mark Thein made a motion to accept Orderly Annexation Agreement, Oronoco Township Resolution #06-04, between the township of Oronoco, Olmsted County and the City of Pine Island. Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Oronoco Township Minutes October 4 ,2006 Page 3
Neil Stolp made a motion to adjourn and Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3- 0.
Respectfully submitted:
_________________________________ ___________________________________ Clerk, Judy Haglund Chairman, Mark Thein
MINUTES MONTHLY ORONOCO TOWNBOARD MEETING AUGUST 7, 2006 The monthly Oronoco Townboard Meeting was called to order on August 7, 2006 at 7:30 PM by chairman, Mark Thein. Supervisors Neil Stop and Richard Lyke were present as well as the clerk, Judy Haglund, Treasurer, Richard Tiede, and attorney Tom Canan. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Neil Stolp made a motion to approve the July minutes. Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. The Treasurer’s report in written form showed the "Statement of Receipts, Disbursements and Balances" as of July 31, 2006 year to date receipts $204,451.64 and year to date disbursements $191,021.23 with an ending balance of $474,619.64. Neil Stolp made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report, Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Mark Thein made a motion to set the agenda as presented. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous There was not a report from OPAC. Oronoco First Responders reported for July one city, five township and one out of service area (Wabasha County) calls. Richard Lyke made a motion to pay bills. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. In regards to the Postier Point Road Improvement Project and the issuance and awarding the sale of $194,000.00 General Obligation Improvement Bonds of 2006, Neil Stolp introduced the resolution and moved its adoption: "Resolution providing for the issuance and sale of $194,000.00 General Obligation Improvement Bonds of 2006, and pledging special assessments for the security thereof". The interest rate 4.25%, date of original issuance September 15, 2006 and final maturity date January 20, 2016. After discussion of the resolution, Richard Lyke seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimous 3-0. In regards to the Postier Point Road Improvement Project and the adoption of assessments for the cost of the project. Mark Thein introduced the Resolution Adopting Assessment and moved its adoption. The $4,511.63 assessments to be levied on each affected property shall be payable in equal annual installments including principal and interest over a period of ten years with interest at 4.25%, the first installment payable with general taxes for the year 2007, and interest shall accrue from and after January 1, 2007. After discussion, Richard Lyke seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimous 3-0. Oronoco Township Minutes August 7, 2006 Page 2 Jeanne Fanning, representing the residents of Shorewood Lane, presented a petition for blacktopping. There were nine out ten signatures. The board explained that Olmsted County has the bridge on that road on the schedule for repairs. The board suggested that Jeanne come back in a couple months and see how the bridge repairs are coming and have the tenth signature on her petition. Cheryl Nymann, Oronoco City Clerk, asked the board if they would approve a Letter of Support for the City of Oronoco’s Application for Local Road Improvement Program Grant. The city is applying for a grant to cover a large share of the cost of the West Frontage Road from 12th Street SW to CR 12. Neil Stolp made a motion to approve a letter of support and Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Update:Duane Overby-Violation of Oronoco Township Zoning Ordinance Paragraph 3.06:"No zoning certificate was obtained prior to the structure being constructed on the parcel described as the South 50 feet of Outlot 1 of that part of Outlot 1 not included in Cedar Beach subdivision and located on the west side of Cedar Beach Drive NW".Mark Thein met with Duane Overby and did not receive any promise to comply with the Ordinance. Review progress at the September meeting. Table until September meeting Art Kaul/50th Ave Neil Stolp and Mark Thein reported that they have not found anyone to do the Animal Control for Oronoco Township. Neil has notified the Sheriff’s Department with the names and phone number of the supervisors as the call persons for the township. Neil Stolp reported that fencing is being installed on the Postier Point Road. Comments: Ray Roman expressed concern that with the new blacktop, there is an unusual amount of traffic getting the Postier Point Road confused with the Highway 27 (Power Dam Road) looking for water access. He asked if there could be a sign indicating "no public access". The board will check with the County and see if something can be done. The board agreed to have Larry Stolp contact Allen Schumacher to fix the ditch wash-outs on the Postier Point Road. Mark Thein made a motion to adjourn and Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0 Respectfully submitted: _________________________________ ___________________________________ Clerk, Judy Haglund Chairman, Mark Thein
MINUTES MONTHLY ORONOCO TOWNBOARD MEETING JULY 3, 2006 The monthly Oronoco Townboard Meeting was called to order on July 3, 2006 at 7:30 PM by chairman, Mark Thein. Supervisors Neil Stop and Richard Lyke were present as well as the clerk, Judy Haglund. Treasurer, Richard Tiede as absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Neil Stolp made a motion to approve the June minutes. Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. The Treasurer’s report in written form showed the "Statement of Receipts, Disbursements and Balances" as of June 30, 2006 year to date receipts $44,075.45 and year to date disbursements $168,33086 with an ending balance of $336,933.82. The treasurer had checked on interest rates for the loan on the Postier Point blacktopping project and recommended that the loan go through Pine Island Security Bank with an interest rate of 4.25% over ten years. Mark Thein made a motion to get the loan through Pine Island Security Bank with the condition that there will not be an early pay penalty. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Neil Stolp made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report, Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Mark Thein made a motion to set the agenda eliminating item #7, Jeanne Fanning not present, and adding McGhie & Betts item #15. Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous There was not a report from OPAC. Oronoco First Responders reported for May, one city and six township calls and for June three city and four township calls. Richard Lyke made a motion to pay bills. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. PUBLIC HEARING: Oronoco Township Zoning District Amendment #06-01 by Hoffman Construction to rezone 22 acres in part of the S ½ of the NE ¼ of Section 20 in Oronoco Township from the A-2 (Agricultural Protection) District to the A/RC (Agricultural/Resource Commercial) District. Lowell Overson owns the property. The property is located north of 100th Street NW and is directly east of Highway 52 North. The purpose of the district amendment is to allow for mining and processing of aggregate on the property. Logan Tjossem, with Olmsted County Planning reviewed the staff report.
Oronoco Township Minutes July 3, 2006 Page 2 Mark Thein opened the hearing asking three times for anyone to come forward, for or against the Amendment. Linda King came forward and explained, for the record, that she is co-owner of the property. No one else came forward. Richard Lyke made a motion to close the hearing and Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. After discussion, Mark Thein made a motion to approve Zoning District Amendment #06-01 based on staff findings and a recommendation to the Planning Commission to revisit in July, 2008. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Findings: The proposal is consistent with the policies of the Olmsted County General Land Use Plan; The property is located within an area designated as the Resource Protection Area on the Olmsted County General Land Use Plan. The amendment is in the public interest; Geologic resources including sand, gravel, and rock dictate the location of extraction facilities. Such facilities are considered a reasonable use in the Resource Protection Area and portions of the Urbanizing Area. The area proposed for the Zone Change is part of the construction project for Highway 52 and is shown to have upland sand and gravel resources according to the Geologic Atlas. The proposed development is timely based on surrounding land uses, proximity to development, and the availability and adequacy of infrastructure; The surrounding land Uses are Agricultural and there are existing mining operations nearby. The property is also adjacent to Highway 52. The proposal permits land uses within the proposed district that are appropriate on the property and compatible with adjacent uses and the neighborhood; The surrounding Land Uses are Agricultural and there are existing mining operations nearby. The property is also adjacent to Highway 52. The proposal does not result in a spot zoning; The surrounding Land Uses are Agricultural and there are existing mining operations nearby. The property is also adjacent to Highway 52 and the resource is located on the property. The proposal is consistent with a General Development Plan for the area. A Conditional Use Permit is required. Duane Overby-Violation of Oronoco Township Zoning Ordinance Paragraph 3.06: "No zoning certificate was obtained prior to the structure being constructed on the parcel described as the South 50 feet of Outlot 1 of that part of Outlot 1 not included in Cedar Beach subdivision and located on the west side of Cedar Beach Drive NW". Two warnings have been issued by Randy Klement, Olmsted County, with no response to either. After discussion, Richard Lyke made a motion to have attorney, Tom Canan, pursue a civil suit seeking a court order to obtain compliance. Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Randy Klement will contact Tom Canan. On June 22, 2006 Randy Klement, Olmsted County Zoning Enforcement Officer, sent a warning letter to Clinton and Amy Wittlief explaining his office had received complaints Oronoco Township Minutes July 3, 2006 Page 3 that the property at 3628 NW 110 Street, Oronoco was being used as a gun club and must cease gun club activities. Failure to comply would result in a Notice of Violation. Clay and Joanna Wittlief were present to clarify that they are the property owners and they are not operating a gun club. There are two friends that practice shoot along with Clay. There were not any concerned residents at the meeting. Mark Thein made a motion to do nothing at this time, no action. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0 Tabled from the June meeting, Art Kaul/ 50th Ave. Neil Stolp reported that the June 20 Roadway Management Study Meeting, that 50th Ave is part of the urban service district for Rochester and is recognized as a road. Neighboring landowner, Mrs. Parker would rather the road was not reopened. Table until the August meeting. Tabled from the June meeting, community center projects. After discussion, the board wondered if the air conditioner was in the upstairs meeting room. Neil will check. Tabled from the June meeting, the board reported that they had looked at the placement of Ed Wittlief’s driveway.The board agreed to let Ed Wittlief put in the field drive at Jech Construction expense and the township would supply the culvert. Mr.Wittlief has requested that his registered address be Black Bear Drive. The board had no problem with the address as long as it is in accordance to the county signage law. Neil will contact Bruce Whetstone at Olmsted County. The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office has sent out a memorandum on the Sheriff’s Office responses to animal problems. It clarifies the role of their office and the township’s responsibilities. The township is responsible for designating a contact for the SO, provide animal shelter services, animal pickup/capture services and designating a veterinary service. Mark Thein will make contacts for an animal service, Neil Stolp will notify the SO of the supervisors names, phone numbers,etc. A suggestion was made that the City of Oronoco and the Township could share services. Andy Masterpole and Jeff Broberg with McGhie & Betts, representing Desert Pacific Group, gave a presentation on the upcoming Land Use Plan Amendment #2006-01 to redesignate 84 acres from Resource Protection to Suburban Development. The property is located on the north side of Fisherman Drive NE, approximately ¾ mile west of Lake Zumbro. It would consist of approximately 55 lots at ¾ acre each. The board agreed that the proposal fits with the surrounding land uses, with proposed plans to include future roads to the north and west. Comments: John Stolp reported that the King’s Park Road had been completed. He suggested that the board consider installing guard rails for safety. Neil Stolp will make contacts and price for the Aug meeting. Oronoco Township Minutes July 3, 2006 Page 4 Larry Stolp reported that he had the county survey low spots and Larry Zeilsdorf will be doing some tree trimming on the Postier Point Road. Bargen Inc. submitted a 6000.00 project price, whenever the township has work for them. K-Fence has not returned calls. Neil will do some checking Mark Thein made a motion to adjourn and Richard Lyke seconded. Unanimous 3-0 Respectfully submitted:
_________________________________ ___________________________________ Clerk, Judy Haglund Chairman, Mark Thein
MONTHLY ORONOCO TOWNBOARD MEETING JUNE 5, 2006 The monthly Oronoco Townboard Meeting was called to order on June 5, 2006 at 7:30 PM by chairman, Mark Thein. Supervisors Neil Stop and Richard Lyke were present as well as treasurer Richard Tiede, and clerk, Judy Haglund. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Richard Lyke made a motion to approve the May minutes. Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Richard Lyke made a motion to approve the Special Meeting May 16 minutes, Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0 The Treasurer’s report showed the "Statement of Receipts, Disbursements and Balances" as of May 31, 2006 year to date receipts $38,653.32 year to date disbursements $146,985.40 with an ending balance of $352,857.15. $3,501.00 annexation payment was made by the city of Oronoco. Mark Thein made a motion to put that payment into the Money Market account. Neil Stolp seconded, passed unanimous. Mark has received the Kings Park chloride money, to be reflected in July’s report. Richard Lyke made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report, Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Mark Thein made a motion to set the agenda changing item 10, Oronoco City Clerk to item #2 and adding Robert Boelter, McGhie & Betts, and Oronoco Residents (noise) to the agenda. Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous Cheryl Nymann, City Clerk/Treasurer, explained that she has been working with MnDOT and Olmsted County GIS on roadway names for the new frontage roads as a result of the Hwy 52 Project. They proposed that the Township keep Minnesota Avenue South on the east side (south of Co 112) along that frontage road. It was proposed that the Township name the new west frontage road south of Co 12, Lake Shady Avenue South. Neil Stolp made a motion to approve the names of the frontage roads and Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Cheryl will provide a written resolution. Cheryl also reported the costs of improvements to the Community Center totaling $11,946.00. Updates were made to the Kitchen, electrical output, sound system with recording capabilities, and a projector for power point presentations. There was not a report from OPAC. Oronoco First Responders did not have a report Richard Lyke made a motion to pay the bills. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0.
Oronoco Township Minutes June 5, 2006 Page 2 The Postier Point bids for bituminous paving was discussed. Road Constructors $158,934.72 and Rochester Sand and Gravel $171,118.88 were the bids to be considered. After discussion Richard Lyke made a motion the accept Road Constructors bid and Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Mark Thein will notify Road Constructors and Gary Cummings w/Olmsted County. Olmsted County engineer will oversee the project and do the inspections. Metes and Bounds Subdivision #06-10: Mike Thompson is requesting a Metes and Bounds Subdivision for an approximate 5-acre piece subdivided from an existing 39 acres located in the SW ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 24, Oronoco Township. The property is zoned A-2 (Agricultural Protection) District. The board agreed that they would look at the appropriate driveway placement for the building site. Neil Stolp made a motion to approve Metes and Bounds Subdivision #06-10 and Richard Lyke seconded. Passed Unanimous 3-0 Tabled from the May meeting, Oronoco Estates Conditions of Approval. Richard Lyke has inspected the rooms, which have been cleaned out, and agreed that all the conditions have been met. The clerk will notify the Olmsted County. Tabled from the May meeting, Art Kaul/ 50th Ave. Neil Stolp reported that the May 31st meeting was canceled and rescheduled for June 20. 50th Ave is still under discussion. Neil noted that the landowners on the opposite side of Kaul’s do not want the road reopened. Table until the July meeting. Tabled from the May meeting, community center projects. After discussion, Richard Lyke made a motion that the sound system should be tried before making a contribution. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Table until the July meeting. Richard Lyke reported that he had looked at the driveway placement of Ed Wittlief in accordance to Mark Kuehn’s property. The board agreed to take a look at the situation as a group and table discussion until the July meeting. Robert Boelter presented a letter on behalf of the Boelter families, indicating that they would like to pursue an option for development of their property to be included in the orderly annexation agreement with the City of Rochester. Residents from Cedar Woodlands have concerns regarding trap shooting noises and the proximity to their homes. They are not against guns/trap shooting, but not 4-5 times a week for 2-3 hours at a time and so close to their homes. They have safety concerns for the children in the neighborhood. After discussion Richard Lyke suggested that the residents keep a journal of dates and times of the trap shooting and Mark Thein will Oronoco Township minutes June 5, 2006 Page 3 contact Randy Klennert with Olmsted County to see if there are violations to ordinances or conditional use permits. Public Hearing: Text Amendment #06-03 to amend appendix A-Fee Schedule of the Oronoco Township Zoning Ordinance Land Development Manual. This amendment will adjust fees pertaining to zoning permits and development applications beginning in 2006. Mark Thein made a motion to open the hearing and Neil Stolp seconded, Unanimous 3-0. Mark asked three times for comments for or against the text amendment. Larry Lemenhagen with Olmsted County explained the county fees would adjust by roughly 3% per year. The OPAC recommended a Township fee of $420.00 for Text Amendments and that the other fees remain the same at this time. Richard Tiede, Treasurer, agreed with the recommendation. Mark Thein made a motion to close the hearing and Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. After discussion Richard Lyke made a motion to approve Text Amendment #06-03, revisiting the township fee schedule next year. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. ORONOCO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT : Oronoco Township Zoning Ordinance text amendment to the Zumbro Haven Special District (ZC #2000-12). The Special District approved in 2000 established side yard setbacks of 20 feet. The applicant requests a change in Section B(2) (d) establishing a minimum side yard setback of 8 feet and a sum of side yards of 18 feet. The amendment covers the Zumbro Haven subdivision located in Sections 2 and 11, Oronoco Township west of Lake Zumbro and north of Fisherman’s Drive, NW. Mark Thein made a motion to open the Board of Adjustment and Richard Lyke seconded. Unanimous 3-0. Andy Masterpole with McGhie & Betts, and Jay Hodge explained the amended setback would allow for smaller side yards and more flexibility in the placement of the dwellings. Mark Thein made a motion to accept the text amendment as revised at the June 5, 2006 meeting and based on staff recommendation. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Recommendation: The proposal of the applicant exceeds the minimum standard of the R-1 zoning district by establishing a minimum sum of side yards of 18’ rather than 16’. Amending the ordinance is necessary to avoid the potential for future variance requests and provides the necessary information for lot owners and builders prior to design and zoning certificate submittal. Establishing a new side yard setback will allow for a larger buildable area and more flexibility in the placement of dwellings which is especially important on lots with steep slopes. Based on these findings the staff recommends approval of the text amendment to Section B(2)(d) of the Zumbro Haven Special District as follows: No building or any part thereof shall be erected on any lot within thirty (30) feet of the front lot line. The side yard setback shall have a least width of 8’-0". The minimum sum of the side yards shall be 18’0". The rear yard setbacks shall be a minimum of twenty- five(25)feet. Unless on Block 2, Lot 5; Block 3 Lot 4;Block 4, Lots 1,4,and 5; Block 5, Lot Oronoco Township Minutes June 5, 2006 Page 4 4; Block 8, Lots 1,2,4,5,6,7; and Block 9, Lots 3,4,5,and 6 then, in the case where you have an existing building, or any part thereof, constructed prior to May 15th, 2006, on an adjacent lot, the minimum side yard set back shall be the required minimum twenty (20) foot setback, however and eight (8)foot side yard set back on the opposite side yard shall be allowed for a minimum sum of twenty-eight(28)feet. Exception, Lot 4, Block2 and Lot 3, Block 5. These lots may have a minimum side yard lot dimension of ten (10) feet if a written agreement is signed by the existing adjacent homeowner as of May 15, 2006. Richard Lyke made a motion to close the Board of Adjustment, Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Mark Thein and John Stolp reported on the King’s Park Road repairs. Allen Schumacher advised that he would install an 80’ continuous pipe and widen the road at an approximate cost of $15-20,000.00. Rock would be extra. Mark Thein made a motion to have Allen Schumacher meet with John Stolp and himself to go forward with the necessary road improvements on the King’s Park Road. Neil Stolp seconded, passed unanimous 3-0. Comments: Richard Lyke commented that the gravel trucks hauling on the Postier Point Road were traveling at excessive speeds. Not safe. Olmsted County Sheriff’s Department sent out information informing the township that animal control is now township involvement. Table discussion until the July meeting. Mark Thein made a motion to have K-Fence do the necessary fencing on the Postier Point Road for the Bertsingers, Ritters, and Lykes. Richard Lyke seconded, passed unanimous 3-0. Mark Thein made a motion to authorize treasurer, Richard Tiede to seek a bank loan for the Postier Point Road blacktop project. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Discuss at the July meeting. Richard Lyke made a motion to adjourn and Neil Stolp seconded. Unanimous 3-0 Respectfully submitted:
_________________________________ ___________________________________ Clerk, Judy Haglund Chairman, Mark Thein
MINUTES MONTHLY ORONOCO TOWNBOARD MEETING MAY 1, 2006 The monthly Oronoco Townboard Meeting was called to order on May 1, 2006 at 7:35 PM by chairman, Mark Thein. Supervisor Neil Stolp was present as well as treasurer Richard Tiede, and clerk, Judy Haglund. Supervisor Richard Lyke was absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Neil Stolp made a motion to approve the April minutes. Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous 2-0. The Treasurer’s report showed the "Statement of Receipts, Disbursements and Balances" as of April 30, 2006 year to date receipts $36,742.93 year to date disbursements $119,175.06 with an ending balance of $378,757.10. Richard Tiede explained he would move only as much money as needed on the Tuesday following the monthly meeting to cover the checks and keep the rest in the money market. Mark Thein made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report, Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 2-0. Mark Thein made a motion to set the agenda changing the Public Hearing, item 7 to the end and put the Fanning’s at item 7.Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 2-0. There was not a report from OPAC. Oronoco First Responders reported nine calls in April. Seven township and two city. Neil Stolp made a motion to pay the bills. Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous 2-0. The Clerk inquired about paying the Barth bill from September 2005, but it was decided until the spray damage had been settled, the bill should stay open. Jeanne Fanning, Shorewood Lane, King’s Marina, inquired about the blacktopping procedure. Mark Thein explained the procedure starting with a written petition from the residents. After the Oronoco Township Road Improvement policy is approved, it will be published on the township web site. Public Hearing: Oronoco Township Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment #06-02-to add clarifying language to Section 1.26 addressing provisions related to multiple nonconforming lots that are held under the same ownership. Mark Thein made a motion and Neil Stolp seconded, to open the public hearing. After asking three times for comments for or against, and no one came forward, Neil Stolp made a motion to close the public hearing and Mark Thein seconded. Unanimous 2-0. After discussion Mark Thein made a motion to approve the Text Amendment as written by county staff. Neil Stolp seconded. Unanimous 2-0. "If in a group of two of more contiguous lots under the same ownership, any individual lot does not meet the zoning district lot area, width, or access Oronoco Township Minutes May 1, 2006 Page 2 standards of the zoning district where located, the lots must not be considered as a separate parcel of land for purposes of development. The lots must be combined with one or more contiguous lots so they equal one or more parcels of land, each meeting the lot area, width, or access standards to the extent possible." Public Hearing: Proposed Assessments of 18th Ave NW and Postier Drive NE, North of County Road 12. Mark Thein made the motion and Neil Stolp seconded, to open the public hearing. Mark Thein asked three time for comments for or against the proposed assessments. Mike Coleman- for. Ray Roman – for. Sharon & Laverne Bertsinger – against, per letter to the board. Neil Stolp made a motion to close the hearing and Mark Thein seconded. Unanimous 2-0. Since the Bertsingers were against the assessment, Mark will contact an appraiser to appraise their property. The Proposed Assessments will continue at a special meeting on Tuesday, May 16 at 7:00 pm. Tabled from the April meeting, Oronoco Estates Conditions of Approval, was tabled for the June meeting. Richard Lyke was absent with the report of his findings. Tabled from the April meeting, 50th Ave. Neil Stolp attended a County Road Meeting with discussions on dead end county roads possibly turned over to the township. 50th Ave is still under discussion, with another meeting May 30. Table until the June meeting. Tabled from the April meeting, community center projects. The board is waiting for requests from the city. Table until the June meeting. Maxine Trolander, representing the residents of King’s Park, asked the board about having the entire road chloride treated the same as last year. The board agreed to do the same as last year, 2000’ at .78 split 50/50. (Last year chloride was .71). The King’s Park residents expressed interest in blacktopping. Mark explained the procedure to get started. A motion was made by Mark Thein to agree to the chloride treatment upon receipt of money received from the residents, Neil Stolp seconded. Unanimous 2-0. There was concern about water and silt runoff into resident’s yards from the road/hill. The board and Larry and John Stolp will check out the situation. Public Hearing: Oronoco Township Road Improvement. Mark Thein made a motion to continue at a special meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 7:00 pm since the Ordinance was not available to proceed with action. Neil Stolp seconded. Unanimous 2-0 OPAC BY-LAWS: Changing the meeting night from the 4th Monday of the month to the 3rd Monday of the month. Mark Thein made a motion to approve the By-Laws and Neil Stolp seconded. Unanimous 2-0
Oronoco Township Minutes May 1, 2006 Page 3 Jim & Connie Hasley, liquor license: They are purchasing the Fun City Supper Club from Rick and Mary Chapman and are required to obtain a new liquor license. Neil Stolp made a motion to approve the liquor license and Mark Thein seconded. Unanimous 2-0. The county issued them a Conditional Use Permit to be approved. The board suggested they ask to be on the OPAC agenda for the May meeting. Resolution 06-08: "That the east frontage road within the City of Oronoco and Oronoco Township will retain the name of Minnesota Avenue South to the intersection of Olmsted County Road 112". Neil Stolp made a motion to approve resolution 06-08 as written and Mark Thein seconded. Unanimous 2-0 Resolution 06-07: "Joint resolution between the township of Oronoco and the City of Oronoco designation of an unincorporated area in need of orderly annexation and conferring jurisdiction over said area to the Minnesota office of strategic and long range planning pursuant to Minnesota Statute 414.0325" That part of the South Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 17, Township 108 North, Range 14 west, Olmsted County, Minnesota containing 23.34 acres. Mark Thein made a motion to approve resolution 06-07 effective upon receipt of payment. Neil Stolp seconded. Unanimous 2-0 There were not any comments from the floor. Mark Thein made a motion to adjourn and Neil Stolp seconded. Unanimous 2-0 Respectfully submitted:
_________________________________ ___________________________________ Clerk, Judy Haglund Chairman, Mark Thein
MINUTES MONTHLY ORONOCO TOWNBOARD MEETING APRIL 3, 2006 The monthly Oronoco Townboard Meeting was called to order on April 3, 2006 at 7:30 PM by chairman, Mark Thein. Supervisors Neil Stolp and Richard Lyke were present as well as treasurer Richard Tiede, clerk, Judy Haglund and attorney, Tom Canan. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Mark Thein was elected Chairman of the Board for the 2006-2007 year with a vote of 2 for Mark and 1 vote for Neil Stolp. Richard Lyke made a motion to approve the March 6 minutes. Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Richard Lyke made a motion to approve the March 27, 2006 Special Hearing minutes. Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. After discussion due to an email from Duane Finn questioning the accuracy of the February 27, 2006 Special Meeting minutes, Richard Lyke made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. The Treasurer’s report showed the "Statement of Receipts, Disbursements and Balances" as of March 31, 2006 year to date receipts $35,295.47 year to date disbursements $64,968.99 with an ending balance of $431,515.71. Richard explained that he would be moving approximately $80,000.00 to pay bills. Mark Thein made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report, Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Neil Stolp made a motion to set the agenda with the addition of Metes & Bounds for Chad & Matthew Lind and the permit application for Zumbrota Telephone Company . Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Paige Collins with OPAC reported that they had election of officers with Chris Adamson as Chairman, Paige Collins as secretary, Arvid Jamin as vice chairman. Paige asked the board to appoint Michael Lund to fill Charlie Brannon’s remaining two years. March meeting discussed the road policy and started the feedlot text amendment. April meeting motion to initiate text amendment. Will be inviting Sandy Goslee to see where the county is at on their land use plan. The feedlot application goes forward, meeting with the Environmental Commission on April 19, then to OPAC. Mark Thein made a motion to appoint Michael Lund to finish out Charlie Brannon’s remaining two years and Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Oronoco First Responders reported five calls in March. Four in the township and one in the city. Richard Lyke made a motion to pay the bills. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0 Oronoco Township Minutes April 3, 2006 Page 2 The Oronoco Township Road Improvement Policy was presented for approval. After much discussion, it was decided to have a Public Hearing at the May 1 meeting so OPAC can proceed with a zoning ordinance. The board agreed that some of the wording needed to be changed in the resolution. Tom Canan will rewrite the Policy for approval at the May meeting. At the March meeting, a Vacation Resolution Portion of Postier Point Road was presented and approved by the board. The County required additional wording before it could be recorded. Tom Canan presented the corrected resolution for the board’s approval. Mark Thein made a motion to approve the Resolution, Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Tabled from the March meeting, Oronoco Estates conditions of approval on items set at the January 14, 1998 meeting for the Storm Shelter are in compliance. Richard Lyke went out to Oronoco Estates to see what the conditions were like. There was not a sidewalk as required and the Shelter was locked. It looked better, but not sure of what condition the Shelter is in. Richard will go back to see if he can do an inspection. Richard would like a letter sent to the County stating that it is still unsatisfactory. 50th Avenue was discussed as to whether it should be vacated or maintained. No one is sure who owns the road. Mike Sheehan could not make a recommendation at this time. Art Kaul is concerned with the liability issue and asked if he could put up No Trespassing signs. Vacation could be done at a Special Meeting or the Annual Meeting. Neil Stolp is scheduled to attend a Jurisdiction Meeting on April 26 which may help the board make a decision. Table for the May meeting. Postier Point Road (18th Ave NW) bids for Bituminous Surfacing were opened 1. Rochester Sand & Gravel $170,118.88 2. Road Constructors, Inc. $158,934.73 The board will award at the June meeting. A Public Hearing to petition assessments of $4523.00 to residents will be May 1, 2006. Mark Thein made a motion to appoint an appraiser and Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Mark will hire an appraiser. All bids were opened. Richard Lyke made a motion to accept all bids and designate the following as the primary providers: Larry Stolp Construction, Inc. Ron Haglund Construction Roberson Lime & Rock, Inc. Rock northern portion of township Milestone Materials Rock southern portion of township if practical Roberson Lime & Rock, Inc icy conditions Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0.
Oronoco Township Minutes April 3, 2006 Page 3 Bids as follows: Larry Stolp Construction, Inc.: 2 Cat Motorgraders 140-G 180 H.P. $82.00 per hour each 2 Cat Motorgraders 140-G 180 H.P. w/wing & plow $86.00 per hour each 2 10yd Tandem dump trucks $60.00 per hour each 2 10 yd Tandem dump trucks w/wing, plow, sander $86.00 per hour each Oronoco Township shall furnish sand and salt and pay all trucking. The rates are based on diesel fuel not to exceed $2.75 per gal including tax. Any diesel increase above the $2.75 per gal shall be reimbursed in addition to the listed hourly rate. Oronoco Township agrees to pay Larry J.Stolp Construction, Inc. $2500.00 for the months December 2006, January and February 2007 at the first of each month. The hourly rate during the month shall be deducted from the draw of 2500.00, anything over and above shall be paid to the Company. Rate for picking up junk along township roads and hauled to Olmsted County Waste Disposal- $60.00 per hour. Ron Haglund Construction: 1 John Deere 650H LGP Dozer 90 H.P. $90.00 per hour 1 John Deere Tractor Backhoe $82.00 per hour 1 John Deere Wheel Loader 3 cu yd $95.00 per hour 1 Truck Tractor & 38’ Tilt Top Trailer $82.00 per hour Laborer-Various Duties $42.00 per hour Olmsted County: Motor grader, blading (summer) $82.00 Motor grader, plowing snow (winter) 87.00 Truck, single axle 65.00 Truck, tandem axle 82.00 Tractors,Mower 65.00 Loaders/Backhoes 83.00 Utility Vehicles 80.00 Excavator 130.00 Sweeper 115.00 Dozer 80.00 Sign Truck 80.00 Crackfill/Sealcoating Equipment 80.00 Roberson Lime & Rock, Inc. Truck spread crushed rock $8.75 per yard--$2.50 additional if delivered during Road restrictions. Icy Conditions: crushed rock $7.40 per yard truck spread plus $75.00 per hour for truck labor. Milestone Materials: Delivered and truck spread class 2 rock $8.18 per ton. Includes .07/ton aggregate Fee as required by the county Oronoco Township Minutes April 3, 2006 Page 4, 2006 Shamrock Enterprises: Truck spread class 5 crushed rock $8.25 per ton includes tax Picked Up $6.50 per ton includes tax Paige Collins requested the board to initiate a Lots of Record text amendment so they can hold a public hearing at the April 17 OPAC meeting. Mark Thein made a motion to initiate a Lots of Record text amendment, Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. As previously discussed at the Oronoco City and Township Joint Meeting, the 3rd Ave Frontage Road maintenance is a shared. Blacktopping would be the city’s expense. Neil Stolp would like everyone to consider the safety on 3rd with the added traffic due to the Highway 52 Project. Since the Township uses the Community Center for meetings, the board expressed interest in helping out with improvement projects. The city would have to come forward with requests and the board would consider each project on an individual basis. Table for the May meeting. Mark Thein went to the Leadership Meeting. He will only attend future meetings if there is someone within the township that is in need of representation. Mark Thein reported that Mike Sheehan made mention that the stop sign on 85th & 60th needs replacing. The site lines need to be cleared. Mark Thein made a motion to have Ron Haglund do the work and Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous. 3-0 Metes and Bounds Subdivision #06-04: Chad and Matthew Lind are requesting a Metes and Bounds Subdivision in order to split five acres from an existing 80 acre parcel. The proposed five acre parcel will create a non-farm parcel to include the existing farmstead and accompanying agricultural buildings. The property is located in the E ½ of the NE ¼ of Section 36, Oronoco Township. Metes and Bounds Subdivision #06-04: Chad and Matthew Lind are requesting a Metes and Bound Subdivision in order to split five acres from an existing 80 acre parcel. The proposed five acre parcel will create a new non-farm parcel adjacent to the existing farmstead, as proposed to be subdivided into a new non-farm parcel as per Metes and Bounds application #06-04. The property is located in the E ½ of the NE ¼ of Section 36, Oronoco Township. After discussion Neil Stolp made a motion to approve Metes and Bounds Subdivisions #06-04 and #06-05 with staff recommended condition of approval. Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Staff recommended condition of approval: That the location of the new proposed non-farm dwelling on the proposed five Oronoco Township Minutes April 3, 2006 Page 5 acre parcel shall be located within the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 36, in order to comply with the A-2 zoning district non-farming dwelling density regulations as described within Section 5.02 (C) (1) of the Oronoco Township Zoning Ordinance Communication Network Engineers, Inc. requested the board approve a Utility Permit Application for the Zumbrota Telephone Company for work being proposed south of the City of Oronoco in Oronoco Township. Richard Lyke made a motion to approve the Utility Permit and Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. After discussion, Neil Stolp made a motion to have the township cover legal expenses on the Supervisors on any legal issues that the township insurance did not cover. Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. The culvert at Sandy Point needs to be cleaned out. Mark Thein made motion to let Ron Haglund contact Heartland Construction to clean it out with their hoe since they are already working at Sandy Point. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. John Stolp has picked up tires in the road ditches. Mike Thompson will be posting a 9 ton road from his dryer to County Road 12 (11th Ave NE). Richard Lyke made a motion to adjourn and Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0.
Respectfully submitted:
_________________________________ ___________________________________ Clerk, Judy Haglund Chairman, Mark Thein
MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING ORONOCO TOWNSHIP MARCH 27, 2006 A Public Hearing was held on March 27, 2006 at 7:00 PM for the purpose of consideration of the adoption of an interim zoning ordinance that may place a limitation on the creation of new animal feedlots and/or the expansion of existing animal feedlots within Oronoco Township. Chairman, Mark Thein, Supervisors, Neil Stolp and Richard Lyke were present. Treasurer, Richard Tiede, Clerk, Judy Haglund and township attorney, Tom Canan were also present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Ron Livingston with Olmsted County gave the Planning Staff Review, provided in written form. Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.355, Subd.4(B), provides the authority to cities, counties, and townships to adopt interim ordinances. These provisions provide for the adoption of an interim set of zoning standards that are of an emergency nature so that a community may have the opportunity to conduct studies of a particular issue, and following those studies determine and amend zoning and subdivision ordinances accordingly. An interim ordinance is effective for a period of one year, although the ordinance may be extended for up to an additional year if necessary for the completion of studies and/or amendments. Ron Livingston reviewed the General Land Use Plan for Olmsted County and the Current Zoning Districts within Oronoco Township. He explained that there are currently 26 feedlots registered with Olmsted County containing at total of 2437 animal units. The size varies from 8 animal units to 799 animal units. He provided maps with the locations of the feedlots and what zoning district the feedlots are located in. Two are located in the A-3 and 24 in the A-2 Zoning Districts. Jim Stannard, Olmsted County Feedlot Technician, gave a report (provided in written form) on Permitting Requirements for Feedlots in Oronoco Township. A proposal for a new feedlot or the expansion of an existing feedlot requires two forms of permitting; The Local and the State or Federal permitting process. A feedlot is: Land and/or buildings used for, or a building that has in the past five years been used for the confined feeding, breeding, raising or holding of poultry or animals exceeding thirty Animal Units and where the concentration of animals is such that a vegetative cover cannot be maintained within the enclosure. Pastures are not considered animal feedlots. Oronoco Township would regulate feedlots from their authority to regulate and encourage the most appropriate use of the land. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is the regulatory authority, Chapter 7020, for feedlots to ensure the protection of the environment. Permit applications require a very broad and extensive amount of information. Information in the permit is public information and would be available for review at the MPCA offices. Mark Thein opened the hearing asking for comments for or against the interim zoning ordinance with a 2-3 minute limit. Oronoco Township Minutes Public Hearing Feedlots Page 2 Jim Rucker, 2910 White Bridge Road NW brought forward letters from Leland Glabe, Ken Nichols, Sharon Wonsil, and Jim Ivy all against the interim ordinance. Terry Muller, 3078 125th St NW, against interim – no problem with occasional hog smell and asthma issues not affected. Vernon Rucker, 3101 White Bridge Road NW, for the interim – disturbed by the hog odors. Ernest Bakke, 3694 White Bridge Rd NW, for the interim – more urban areas, incompatible. Charlie Lacy, 20 82nd St NE, OPAC representative, support the interim. Quin Feuerstein, 13426 Power Dam Rd NW, in favor of interim for new applications. Current application would be acceptable. Dr. Peter Smars, 13345 25th Ave NW, against interim, toxic levels low, poisoning in the manure pits only. Medically safe. Hates to see the rules change after applicant has applied for permit. Gerald Tiedeman, Oronoco, cautioned about making changes that could close the door for future decisions. Suggested conferring with County Attorney Duane Mattsen. Against interim. Jim Ivy, 12840 25th Ave NW, against applying interim ordinance to permits in progress. Jack Perry, Briggs and Morgan Law Firm, Representing Jim Rucker, suggested a few options to be considered. 1) apply moratorium to everyone, pending permits and future permits. 2) unfair to single out and stop a specific project 3) postpone pending applications until major studies have been made-check with MPCA, scientists. 4) impose moratorium on future projects and not on the pending applications (Rucker).Have him do the voluntary EAW and MPCA scientific studies. Jim Rucker has no intention of building a facility to harm the neighborhood/environment. 5) do not impose an interim moratorium at all. Karen Rucker, daughter of Vernon, concerned about health issues and odor. In favor of the interim. Loren Pulman, SEMA Equipment, conserve agriculture, against interim ordinance. Lynette Fix, 12634 Power Dam Rd NW, has medical concerns about dangers caused by Hydrogen Sulfide and provided a written report. In favor of the interim ordinance. Kathy Rucker, 3079 White Bridge Rd NW, in favor of the interim ordinance. She is concerned with health issues (asthma). Adam Rucker, 12515 Power Dam Road, against interim ordinance. He feels the odor is not a health issue. Bob LeCocq, with AgStar Financial Services, against interim moratorium. He has respect and tolerance for the health concerns raised, however, reminded Minutes Oronoco Township Public Hearing Feedlots Page 3 everyone there is still a need for food, fiber, milk, essentially all the basic needs provided by agriculture. Need positive communication. Brian Kaul, 9415 50th Ave NW, against interim ordinance. Not of any use to citizens now and will affect the entire township regarding building. Take to the OPAC 4/17/06 meeting for conditional use. Mark Thein asked three times if there were any more comments for or against the interim moratorium. No one else came forward. Mark Thein made a motion to close the hearing and Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. There was lengthy discussion by the board on the different options, taking into consideration the concerns of the citizens. Questions were asked of Ron Livingston and the MPCA to help with their decision. Of great concern was monitoring compliance with the requirements of the Conditional Use Permits in a timely fashion. OPAC is currently working on text amendments. Mark Thein made a motion to allow previously submitted feedlot applications to proceed as an exception to the interim ordinance, but approve Ordinance #03-27-06A, "Oronoco Township Interim Ordinance Regulating The Use of Land For Feedlots Within the Township" effective March 27, 2006- which will apply to all feedlot applications submitted after this date. Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Richard Lyke made a motion to adjourn, and Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Respectfully Submitted
_____________________________ ______________________________ Clerk, Judy Haglund Chairman, Mark Thein .
MINUTES ANNUAL ORONOCO TOWNSHIP MEETING MARCH 14, 2006 8:15 PM The Pledge of Allegiance was recited The annual Oronoco Township meeting was called to order on March 14, 2006 at 8:15 PM by clerk, Judy Haglund. There were 11 people present. John Koenigs presided as moderator. The Minutes were read from the March 2005 Annual Meeting. A motion was made by Paige Collins to accept the minutes as read. Mark Thein seconded. The motion passed unanimous. The Treasurer’s Report was presented in written form. Mark Thein made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report and Neil Stolp seconded. The motion passed unanimous. The Proposed Budget was discussed. The "Money Raised by Tax upon Taxable Property" was appropriated as follows: General Revenue: Paige Collins made a motion to increase from $50,000.00 to $55,000.00. Theda Lyke seconded. Motion Passed unanimous. Road & Bridge: Neil Stolp made a motion to increase from $250,000.00 to $275,000.00. Mark Thein seconded. Motion passed unanimous. Fire and First Responders: Paige Collins made a motion to increase from $40,000.00 to $50,000.00 due to the rate increase from the Pine Island Fire Department and the Oronoco First Responders. Ron Haglund seconded. Motion passed unanimous. The election results are as follows: 15 voters. Supervisor: Richard Lyke 15 votes. Clerk: Judy Haglund 15 votes. Mark Thein made a motion to accept the election results. Theda Lyke seconded. The motion passed unanimous A motion was made by Paige Collins to set the voting hours for the annual meeting year 2007 at 5:00 PM-8:00 PM with the meeting following at 8:15 PM. Richard Tiede seconded. The motion passed unanimous. A motion was made by Mark Thein to publish all legal ads in the Post Bulletin and continue to post the notices at the Oronoco City Hall and on the sign outside. Neil Stolp seconded. The motion passed unanimous. Richard Lyke made a motion to leave the bounty at 1.50 for Pocket Gophers. Theda Lyke seconded. Motion passed unanimous. Richard Tiede made a motion to leave the bounty for Striped Gophers at .75. Richard Lyke seconded. Motion passed unanimous. Ron Haglund made a motion to leave the bounty for Moles at .75. Paige Collins seconded. Motion passed unanimous. Richard Lyke made a motion to dedicate $2,500.00 to the Oronoco Cemetery for repairs, maintenance, and restoration. )Paige Collins seconded. The motion passed unanimous. A motion was made by Mark Thein and seconded by Theda Lyke to use the same policy for chloride as used in 2005: "The Oronoco township will provide 300’ of choride per residence and intersections and high traffic roads. The homeowners will pay for additional chloride over 300’". The motion passed. Paige Collins reviewed the annual written report from OPAC (Oronoco Planning Advisory Commission), answered any questions. OPAC continues to act as the advisory council to the Township Board in zoning matters and other issues concerning overall planning administration of Oronoco Township. *Through out the year OPAC has approved several conditional use permits, made recommendations on rezone requests. *Have presented a final annexation agreement to the City of Rochester, and currently waiting for a response from the city. *Listened to a presentation by Phil Wheeler with Olmsted County Planning, regarding their work with the County Use Plan. Once finished, OPAC will determine if any of the changes are relevant to the Township, and will update Oronoco Land Use Plan accordingly. *Brian Kaul and Charlie Lacy’s positions expired on 02/28/06. At the March 3rd meeting the Township Board re-appointed Charlie Lacy to another 3 yr term and appointed Allen Kronebusch to fill Brian Kaul’s position. Charlie Brannon’s position is still open. * OPAC will continue to refine the Oronoco Township Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance.* In the process of writing a Township Road and Special Assessment Policy based on the Township Board’s requirements.* In the process of adding a subdivision ordinance to the Township Zoning Ordinance. When completed, it will go to the TownBoard for approval.* Plan to invite the Zumbro Watershed Partnership to upcoming OPAC meetings to update and offer assistance. * Looking at whether a text amendment to feedlot ordinance is feasible for the township. *Continue to work with Logan Tjossum, County Planning, investigating quarries/mines to ensure they are in compliance. * The current permit fee schedule will be updated in 2006. Mark Thein made a motion to accept the OPAC report and Neil Stolp seconded. Motion passed unanimous. Comments from the floor: Richard Tiede commented that the Township and the City are partners in the care and needs of the Community Center. Neil Stolp added that the Gold Rush Committee meets regularly, and the Board could earmark projects in conjunction with the city. (suggestions; podium, air conditioning and sound system upstairs). Richard Lyke made a motion to adjourn and Ron Haglund seconded. The motion passed unanimous. Respectfully Submitted,
____________________ Judy Haglund, Clerk
MINUTES MONTHLY ORONOCO TOWNBOARD MEETING MARCH 6, 2006 The monthly Oronoco Townboard Meeting was called to order on March 6, 2006 at 7:35 PM by chairman, Mark Thein. Supervisors Neil Stolp and Richard Lyke were present as well as treasurer Richard Tiede and clerk, Judy Haglund. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Neil Stolp made a motion to approve the February minutes. Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. The Treasurer’s report showed the "Statement of Receipts, Disbursements and Balances" as of February 28, 2006 year to date receipts $29,351.18 year to date disbursements $50,836.08 with an ending balance of $439,704.33. Mark Thein made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report, Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Mark Thein made a motion to set the agenda with the addition of Oronoco Orderly Annexation Resolution. Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Paige Collins with OPAC reported there was feed lot discussion and drafting the road policy. Brian Kaul’s and Charlie Lacy’s terms are up. Charlie agreed to take another three year term and Paige recommended Allen Kronebusch for a three year term. Charlie Brannon’s position is open. Richard Lyke made a motion to reappoint Charlie Lacy and appoint Allen Kronebusch each to a three year term. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Paige explained that the monthly OPAC meetings will be held on the third Monday instead of the fourth Monday as previously published. Oronoco First Responders did not have a report. Richard Lyke made a motion to pay the bills. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0 Tabled from February meeting: LHS Constructors resolution. Mark Thein made a motion to approve the "Resolution to let LHS Constructors temporarily close 59th Ave NW at the intersection of Highway 52 for a period of time not to exceed seven working day to reconstruct as part of the S.P.5508-84 TH52 Project Oronoco. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Tabled from February meeting: Vacation Resolution Portion of Postier Point Road. Mark Thein made a motion to approve the Resolution to vacate a portion of the right-of-way of Postier Dr. NW, which is legally described as: That part of the NE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 3, Township 108 N, Range 14 W, Olmsted County, Minnesota. Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0 Oronoco Township Minutes March 6, 2006 Page 2 Tabled from February meeting, the "Special Assessment Owner Reapportionment After Initial Assessment". Attorney, Tom Canan has the resolution for review which will go to OPAC at the March 20th meeting for approval and hopefully to the Town Board for approval in April. The City of Oronoco has invited the Oronoco Town Board to a joint meeting to discuss orderly annexation issues, feedlots, planning issues and Highway 52. It was decided to meet on March 20 at 6:00 pm, however the meeting date had to be changed to Tuesday, March 21, at 6:00 pm. The date for a public hearing was set for Monday, March 27, 2006 at 7:00 pm to consider imposing an interim ordinance moratorium on new animal feedlots and the expansion of existing animal feedlots within Oronoco Township. Mark Thein made a motion to go forward with March 27 for a public hearing and Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. It was brought to the Board’s attention by Daniel DeLano, Olmsted County Public Health Services, that conditions of approval on items set at the January 14, 1998 meeting for Oronoco Estates Storm Shelter are in compliance. However, no one from Oronoco Estates has been to a meeting to get final approval. Richard Lyke will go there and see if the conditions have been met. Mark Thein made a motion to table until an inspection has been made, Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous. 3-0. The budget and agenda for the annual meeting on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 was discussed. Resolution 06-05, 5.63 acres to be annexed into the City of Oronoco @$150.00 per acre was discussed. Mark Thein made a motion to approve Resolution 06-05, "Joint Resolution between the Township of Oronoco and the City of Oronoco designation of an unincorporated area in need of orderly annexation and conferring jurisdiction over said area to the Minnesota Office of Strategic and Long Range Planning pursuant to Minnesota Statute 414.0325". Described as that part of the North ½ of the NE ¼ of Section 17, Township 108 North, Range 14 West, Olmsted County, Minnesota. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR: Residents were asked to hold feedlot comments for the public hearing. Art Kaul asked for answers on the 50th Ave situation. Neil has been advised that if that portion of the road is not on the abstract, then it is not a road. The county and township seem to agree that it is not a road. Art Kaul would like something in writing to reaffirm that it is indeed not a road. Mark will check with Tom Canan. Table April meeting. Oronoco Township Minutes March 6, 2006 Page 3 Paige Collins made mention that the City may be getting a new PA System and could the Township see about obtaining the portable PA System for OPAC meetings. Mark Thein made a motion to adjourn, and Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 3-0. Respectfully submitted:
______________________________ _________________________________ Clerk, Judy Haglund Chairman, Mark Thein
MINUTES SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING FEBRUARY 27, 2006 The Board of Adjustments called a Special Public Hearing on February 27, 2006 at 6:30 PM. Supervisors Richard Lyke and Neil Stolp and Chairman Mark Thein were present. Margaret Stolp took the minutes for absent Judy Haglund. The purpose of the meeting was for "Variance Request #06-01 by Millennium Homes & Realty Inc. to allow for the placement of a dwelling that will encroach into the minimum setback from the side lot line. The property address is legally described at Lot 1, Block 4, Zumbro Haven Subdivision, Oronoco Township. The property is located in the Zumbro Haven Special District". Mark Thein opened the public hearing with Andrew Masterpole from McGhie & Betts, Inc. representing Millenium Homes & Realty, Inc. explaining that they are asking for a variance to 10’ on the garage side, the minimum sideyard setback is 20’. Asking for comments for or against the variance request, Duane Finn, homeowner next to Lot 1 was not in favor. He expressed concern that the construction would hinder his view from his home. Mark Thein made a motion to close the hearing and Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous. After discussion, Richard Lyke made a motion to approve Variance Reguest #06-01 based on the following findings. Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous. Findings: That there are exceptional circumstances or conditions applying to the property in question as to the intended use of the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same zoning district. That such a variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right similar to that possessed by other properties in the same district and in the same vicinity. That the authorizing of such a variance will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent property and will not materially impair the intent and purpose of this zoning ordinance or the public interest. That the condition or situation of the specific piece of property for which the variance is sought is not so general or recurrent a nature as to make reasonable practicable the formulation of a general regulation for such conditions or situations. That the variance requested is the minimum variance, which would alleviate the hardship Mark Thein made a motion to adjourn at 6:55 PM and Richard Lyke seconded. Passed unanimous. Respectfully submitted:
_____________________ ____________________ Clerk, Judy Haglund Chairman, Mark Thein
MINUTES MONTHLY ORONOCO TOWNBOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 2006 The monthly Oronoco Townboard Meeting was called to order on February 6, 2006 at 7:35 PM by chairman, Mark Thein. Supervisor Neil Stolp was present as well as treasurer Richard Tiede and clerk, Judy Haglund. Supervisor Richard Lyke was absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Neil Stolp made a motion to approve the January minutes. Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous 2-0. The Treasurer’s report showed the "Statement of Receipts, Disbursements and Balances" as of January 31, 2006 year to date receipts $11,449.04 year to date disbursements $36,854.88 with an ending balance of $435,783.39. Mark Thein made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report, Neil Stolp seconded. Passed unanimous 2-0. Neil Stolp made a motion to set the agenda with the addition of LHS Constructors with the Highway 52 Project. Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous 2-0. OPAC did not have a report. Oronoco First Responders reported five calls, four township and one city. The First Responders intend to attend, with the fire department, weekly highway 52 informational meetings. Their bill will be ready for the March meeting. Kate Bartelt, Maintenance of Traffic (MOT), Doyle Honstad, Project Manager LHS (Lunda-Hoffman-Shafer) Constructors, and John Kelsey, Project Manager and Larry, MN DOT, made their introductions and reviewed the upcoming construction on Highway 52. The bid was let to LHS Constructors with construction starting in April. The projected plan is to have the south access into Oronoco ready by Gold Rush (3rd weekend in August). LHS Constructors request permission to temporarily close 59th Ave NW at the intersection of TH52 for a period of time not to exceed seven working days to reconstruct the intersection as part of the S.P. 5508-84 TH 52 project in Oronoco. Local traffic would be directed north to 520th St to TH 52. The work would occur sometime around mid to late May 2006. Mike Sheehan made mention that there will be weekly MOT meetings held at 11:00 am on Tuesdays at the Highway 52 Oronoco Project Office, 1530 Highway 52 No Rochester. Meeting minutes will be e-mailed every Thursday following the meeting. Contact Trudy Victor, or Kate Bartelt 1-866-499-9052 for questions, or to get on the e-mail list. Mike Sheehan added, in response to Ray Roman’s concern to the environment, that there will be an Environmental Meeting on Feb 16 in Oronoco.
Oronoco Township Minutes February 6, 2006 Page 2 There was much discussion regarding the vacation resolution related to the reconstruction of Postier Dr NW, specifically the new right of way involving Steve Pleschourt and Chris Koenig. With the help of Tom Canan, it seems that he has prepared documents related to the creation of the new right of way and the vacation of the old right of way. One deed has Carmen and Steve Pleschourt conveying the northwesterly 66.00 feet of Parcel "B" to Oronoco Township for the new right of way and the other deed has the Pleschourts conveying Parcel "B", except the northwesterly 66.00 thereof, to Christopher Koenig. The vacation resolution was tabled until the March meeting allowing time to review the necessary procedures and documents. Tabled from January meeting, discussion resumed regarding the "Special Assessment Owner Reapportionment After Initial Assessment". OPAC reviewed at their January meeting, and the Oronoco Township Road Construction and Maintenance Policy was sent to Tom Canan for review. After a lengthy discussion, it was decided that all the supervisors, Tom Canan, and Ray Roman should attend the February OPAC meeting to work out some questions and issues before the Policy goes into effect. The board agreed to table blacktopping bids for the Postier Point Road until the March meeting. Larry Stolp suggested that the 1st lift could be applied in June or July and the 2nd in September. Tabled from January meeting-50th Ave was discussed. There still is a question as to the status of 50th Ave and Art Kaul is asking for some answers. After lengthy discussion, Neil Stolp made a motion to do nothing about reopening or vacating 50th Ave at this time, and notify the county to upgrade their maps as recognizing or vacating. Mark Thein seconded. Passed unanimous 2-0. Neil Stolp reported that the funds donated to the Community Center by Gold Rush will be used to purchase cordless microphones. The budget and a |