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The Town Board met at the town hall at 7:30 P.M. All members present. The minutes of the June 21st, 2000 meeting were approved after a correction to the last sentence in paragraph 3, page 1 changing the seconding of the motion to read "by R. Flores". Motion to approve by B. Rain with second by R.Flores; motion carried. The treasurer's report was given by R. Pike with motion to approve by R. Flores and seconded by B. Rain; motion carried. Roger Whipple -7301 Highway 63 North Rochester MN. 55906- Tel. 252-8870 - is requesting to change this 5.3 acre parcel of property from an A-3 zone to R.S.D., Rural Service District. Patricia Askvig from "Century 21 Realty" was also present. The board informed the applicant that the process for the creation of an R.S.D .has been initiated and coordination and communication with County Planning will continue. The applicant will also state his intentions at County Planning. He was informed that county approval is needed for this land use change. Bernadette Dyerson; see June 21 st, 2000 minutes; informed the board that no action has been taken to improve the conditions caused by the failed septic next to her property .The board informed her that Griffin Engineering reported that a new system is being designed by Lawler Environmental Services and that the board will continue to pursue the apparent health hazard by communicating with the engineering finn. B.R. Locoshonas ( 3004 Silver Creek Road N.E.), as noted in correspondence from Griffin Engineering, apparently has a failing septic system. The board has communicated with her and she has stated that she is working on the problem with Griffin Engineering. Her intentions are to annex to the City of Rochester for sewer and water services for the property. The board will communica.te with her and request that she specify what maintenance is scheduled to be performed on the existing septic system being used by the occupants of the property. Municipal services may not be available to the property in the immediate future. Fred S. Suhler, Attorney, prepared two resolutions regarding the bituminous paving project in Connemara Hills Subdivisions. The first resolution orders the improvement to be made as proposed because the project is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible as detailed in the engineer's report and that Michael T. Sheehan is designated as the engineer for the improvement project. The second resolution approves the plans and specifications for the proposed improvement and authorizes the Town Clerk to advertise for bids and receive and open bids at the Haverhill T own Hall) at 8: 00 P.M. on July 19th, 2000. Motion, R. Flores) to sign and file the resolutions with second by B. Rain; motion carried. Copy of resolutions on file. < Bids for the proposed bituminous paving project were opened at 8:00 P.M. Submitting proposals were:
The township received correspondence from Construction Management Services noting that Jay Kruger acquired major ownership of the company effective June lst, 2000. Motion, B. Hain, to accept Jay Kruger of C.M.S. as official building inspector for the Town of Haverhill with second by R. Flores; motion carried. The township received a copy of the subdivision roadway design standards for Olmsted County, which was adopted by the County Board in 1997. Motion, B. Hain, to reaffirm acceptance of these standards as a minimum for the township with second by R. Flores; motion carried. Couri & MacArthur Law Office has prepared a resolution for townships that believe that current annexation laws should be reformed and that annexation legislation should be tnore favorable to townships. Motion, B. Rain, to support townships lobbying for bills that reform annexation laws and pass and adopt the resolution prepared by said law firm with second by R. FIores; motion carried. Bills were paid as listed in the clerk's and treasurer's record of orders paid. Motion to recess until July 26d1, 2000 and reconvene at 12:00 noon at Grandma's Kitchen to give the county time to review the bituminous paving proposals; motion, R. Flores with second by B. Rain; motion carried. Time ~ 9:45 P .M. Jerome Lawler, Clerk The board reconvened at 12:00 noon. Attending were: T. Ebert, R.Flores, B. Rain, and J. Lawler, The proposals appear to be in order and the contractors were notified of the results of the bids. The apparent low bidder, Road constructors Inc.,( Carroll Kelly ) indicated that scheduling, construction requirements, and specifications, etc. would not be a problem. Motion, R. Flores, to notify Road Constructors Inc. that they are the low bidder and to award the contract upon proper execution of a performance bond with second by B. Hain; motion carried. Motion To Adjourn; R. Flores- B, Rain; motion carried. Jerome Lawler, Clerk Time- 1:00 P.M. |