Regular Meeting September 5, 2019
Present: Supervisors; John Shockman, Jim Lee, Donald Fix Treasurer Kirstin Schmitz, Clerk Val Anderson, Steve Hass, Representative Brian Johnson, Shawn Fiedler, William Becklin. John called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes of the last meeting were approved as printed with Motion by Shockman, seconded and carried. Treasurer’s reports received
OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Becklin updated us regarding the high bridge. They are still working on cost estimates, and will proceed with the railroad agreement soon. We will be responsible for the approach.
We are working with the County Zoning office regarding the culvert on 417th. Steve is meeting the county at site to show that the slopes are the same as prior to installation.
Policy for Salt Application and request from Hass to put down 1.5% on Rendova and 397th.
NEW BUSINESS: Brian Johnson was present to see if there are any concerns from our township.
Jim Lee has completed the Board of Equalization Training expires 7/1/2023
DFL party caucus will be held at the townhall on 2/25/20 with the presidential primary on March 3rd.
Shawn Fiedler presented us with a rearrangement of Wickehams bluff Plat 2 to add 7 more lots and a longer road. Public hearing was set at 6:30 prior to our next regular board meeting on October 3rd.
Checks 6974-6982, ACH 422-425 were approved, Receipts: 372-374
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m with motion by Lee, seconded and carried.
Regular Meeting October 3, 2019
Present: Supervisors; John Shockman, Jim Lee, Donald Fix Treasurer Kirstin Schmitz, Clerk Val Anderson, Steve Hass, Isanti County Board member Terry Turnquist, Steve Gillquist. John called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes of the last meeting were approved as printed with Motion by Shockman, seconded and carried. Treasurer’s reports received
OLD BUSINESS: After discussion Motion by Lee, Fix second and carried to approve the recommendations from the planning commission regarding Wickhams Bluff Plat 2 as follows: 1) add a 33’ easement centered between lots 3 and 4 from the cul-du-sac to the south property line to provide access to the Duane Olson property SW/4 of the NE/4 of section 3. 2) Approve the current placement and design of this road to extend 600’ and to be built following our township standards, coordinated with their engineers, Steve Hass and Jim Lee.
Additional seeding and some soil pulled up by the road was all that was needed on the 417th culvert
NEW BUSINESS: Steve Gillquist had questions regarding how far we cut grass/weeds in the ditches. With the mower, we usually cut a 7 to 8 foot swath, but we maintain the area needed to throw snow when plowing which could be up to 33 feet from the center of the road.
Certify the 2019 mileage report the same as last year at 40.277 miles.
The 2020 town aid will be $2,141.00
Motion by Shockman, seconded by Fix and carried to approve the following resolution: RESOLUTION #2019-2 DESIGNATING A POLLING PLACE
WHEREAS, Minnesota statutes § 204B.16 requires the governing body of each municipality to designate by ordinance or resolution a polling place for each election precinct; and
WHEREAS, Stanchfield Township consists of a single election precinct; and
WHEREAS, Stanchfield Township Board designates the Stanchfield Town Hall at 3441 389th Ave NE Stanchfield, MN 55080 as the polling place for the precinct in accordance with all State statutes;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Stanchfield Township Board does formally approve Stanchfield Town Hall at 3441 389th Ave NE, Stanchfield, MN 55080 as the designated polling place for the precinct. Voting Affirmatively: 3 Voting Negatively: 0 Adopted this 3rd Day of October, 2019
Checks 6983-6993, ACH 426-428 were approved, Receipts: 375-376
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m with motion by Lee, seconded and carried.
Regular Meeting November 7, 2019
Regular Meeting November 7, 2019. Present: Supervisors; John Shockman, Jim Lee, Donald Fix Treasurer Kirstin Schmitz, Clerk Val Anderson, Steve Hass, Terry Turnquist, William, Kenneth, Dale Becklin. John called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes of the last meeting were approved as printed with Motion by Lee, seconded and carried. Treasurer’s reports received
OLD BUSINESS: The Becklins were present to review the repairs on the high bridge. At this point it looks like between $42,000-45,000 with an additional $7,000 for the cement apron. We are considering $15,000 towards the project, not including the apron, with the hopes that the railroad will cover the rest. We will write a letter to the Railroad stating how important this bridge is to our community. Also as this progresses, the repair project needs to be run by the County Engineer to make sure all his concerns are met.
Two of our forfeited properties sold at the auction. Parcel #110310602 .42 acres sold for $17,050 and parcel #110030400 39.1 acres sold for $45,500. We will receive a portion of the sale.
Planning commission members have received $50 per meeting in the past. Motion by Shockman, seconded by Lee and carried to pay the planning commission members $50 (out of township rate) per meeting including the town board members if held on a different night then our regular meeting and to make the planning commission fee $500.
There were a number of culverts on the 2019 road list that did not get done and will be put on the 2020 schedule. Steve also noticed 2 more culverts on 381st that are washing out to be added to the list.
NEW BUSINESS: The website is being worked on and a preview was shown. Driveway permit information and the platting fees will need to be added. Filled out the Lawn Mowing survey.
Motion by Shockman, seconded by Lee to approve the Election Judge list.
The 2020 calendar was passed out and the January 2 meeting date was moved to January 9th.
Checks 6994-7002 , ACH 429-431 were approved, Receipts: 377-379
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m with motion by Shockman, seconded and carried.
Regular Meeting December 5, 2019
Regular Meeting . Present: Supervisors; John Shockman, Jim Lee, Donald Fix Treasurer Kirstin Schmitz, Clerk Val Anderson, Steve Hass, John Mengelkoch. John called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes of the last meeting were approved as printed with Motion by Shockman, seconded and carried. Treasurer’s reports received
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: John Mengelkoch was present to ask for additional widening on the Grandy Pines Road. Both Jim and Steve looked at the road which showed it was plowed to the edges and Mr Mengelkoch was shown the road reports on the days it was plowed. The board will review the situation at the next road check.
Isanti County Board of Adjustment has a request for Alan & Kristy Doberstein to obtain a building right in Section 27 on 41.8 on a lot created after 2/10/1982 & without the need to plat. No comment is made regarding the request to obtain a building right but, because we review the roads and driveways, the board asked that if the final decision is to give a building right, that we be contacted for the driveway permit.
Checks 7003-7013, ACH 432-435 were approved, Receipts 380-383:
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m with motion by Lee, seconded and carried.