Rockford Township

Approved October 4, 2016 Rockford Township Regular Meeting Minutes

Call to Order Chair Beise called the meeting to order 7:00 p.m. at the Rockford Township Hall. Present were Supervisors Beise, Eckblad, McDougall, Deitering, Kjome, Clerk McDougall and Crew Schlagel.

Agenda A motion was made by Supervisor Eckblad and seconded by Supervisor Deitering to approve the agenda as printed. Motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Supervisor Eckblad and seconded by Supervisor Deitering to approve the September 20, 2016 regular meeting minutes. Motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Maintenance Crew Schlagel discussed commercial dumping in the brush pile. The Board agreed there should be no commercial dumping for brush.

Continued Items - None

Public Comment Resident Brian Moselle was present to discuss a noise complaint at Norms Wayside. The Board informed Moselle this will be discussed at the October 18, 2016 meeting.

New Agenda Items October 4, 2016 Planning Commission Recommendations A motion was made by Supervisor Eckblad and seconded by Supervisor Deitering to approve the October 4, 2016 Planning Commission recommendations as presented. Motion carried by a unanimous vote .

Braun Intertec quote for Calder Ave. SE A motion was made by Supervisor Eckblad and seconded by Supervisor Deitering to approve the quote from Braun for $4,850 for borings on Calder Ave. SE. Motion carried by a unanimous vote. The Board noted Otto Associates should locate the borings for future placement log the location of the borings on the plans. The Board agreed to have Crew Schlagel show Braun Intertec where the borings should be completed.

Wright County Response form – proposed amendment for solar farms and solar energy systems A motion was made by Supervisor Eckblad and seconded by Supervisor Deitering to continue to the next meeting. Motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Resident letter regarding cemetery maintenance reimbursement The Board will discuss this at a future meeting when more information is obtained regarding the cemetery.

Supervisor Kjome – None Supervisor Deitering - None Supervisor McDougall – None Supervisor Eckblad – None Supervisor Beise – None

Clerk McDougall – Clerk McDougall recommended Attorney Troy Gilchrist review the proposed changes to the easement for 6th St. SE and continuing this project in 2017. The Board agreed to have the attorney review the easement and continue the project in 2017.

Clerk McDougall recommended having Township Attorney Peter Tiede review and help the Township file the required paperwork to complete the land swap that was not recorded in 1993 for Dennis Swanson. The Board agreed to have Clerk McDougall work with Peter Tiede to complete the required documents for the land swap.

Clerk McDougall discussed the email that was received from St. Michael Steve Bot and if the Board had comments about moving forward with the Division St. E road expansion. The Board agreed there should be something in writing if the City of St. Michael will be working in the Township to build the shared road.

F unds Report – None

Review of Bills A motion was made by Supervisor Eckblad and seconded by Supervisor Kjome to pay 2016 claim #835 to #855 in the amount of $28,389.13 including payroll. Motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Supervisor Eckblad motioned to adjourn at 7:45 p.m.

______Date: ______Dennis Beise (Chairperson)

______Date: ______Rachelle L. McDougall (Clerk /Treasurer)