Board Minutes: Nov 10, 2008

Board of Supervisors

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP County of Rice, State of Minnesota November 10, 2008

The meeting was called to order by Chair Kathleen Doran-Norton. In attendance were supervisors Glen Castore and Leif Knecht, treasurer, Brad Pfahning, Zoning Administrator Jim Braun, Planning Consultant, Carolyn Braun, and clerk, Pam Petersen. The Flag Pledge was said by all present. The agenda was approved by a motion by G Castore, second by L Knecht, motion carried. The Claims were approved to be paid by a motion by L Knecht, second by G Castore, motion carried. There was no treasurer’s report at this time. The minutes from the October 14th meeting were approved, with two changes, by a motion made by L Knecht and second by G Castore. The date was set for the Open House to be held on Nov. 25. Jim Braun will obtain addresses of all Bridgewater residents and get all mailings ready. Bill Fossum will put on the storm door to the office. The cost with the door, labor and jam extension will be about $475.00. The purchase of a new computer for the zoning office was approved with a motion by L Knecht, second by G Castore, motion carried. It will be a desktop with a larger monitor. Landfill Permit: With regards to the Data Practices Act, K Doran-Norton will provide clear guidance to P Tiede on how to move forward with the county in this matter. The supervisors have some rough drafts of priorities and amounts for uses for the host fee revenue. At this time they will keep refining.

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Planning & Zoning: Jim Braun. Agape Crossing is withdrawing their application at this time. The question of a gun range in Rice County, for local law enforcement only, at the landfill site. Lot split for Chris Shimek. There has already been one split in 2004 of 5.99 acres, believed to be an old dump site. There is a question of chain of command within the zoning staff. The building official, inspector, reports to the zoning Administrator. K D-N will speak with zoning staff. Upcoming Dundas Planning Commission meeting on 11-20-2008, Bridgewater Township will authorize C. Braun to write the ordinances for the annexation area for the Dundas Planning Commission. Move the Planning Commission meeting for BWTP to a December date. Place a Public Notice in December announcing an opening on the BWTP Planning Commission to be filled this winter. Applicants need to file by end o f the filing period. The Board is authorizing the final updates to the town hall in the way of paint and new carpet in the meeting area and gutters for the entire building to be installed. Motion was made by G Castore, second by L Knecht, motion carried. Gary Ebling will oversee the project. The Stream Inventory Resolution passed with a motion made by L Knecht, second by G Castore, motion carried. It is number 2008-09. K D-N will write a thank you letter to the NW Corridor Study Group thanking them for the long range planning. A new flag is needed for the town hall. The purchase was authorized by a motion by L Knecht, second by G Castore, motion carried. P Petersen will get the flag. Next work session is Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 7:00PM. Motion to adjourn made by G Castore, second by L Knecht. Motion carried.

Pam Petersen, Clerk

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