Board Minutes: September 30, 2008

Board of Supervisors

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP County of Rice, State of Minnesota September 30, 2008

The meeting was called to order at 7:08 PM by chair Kathleen Doran-Norton. Present were supervisors Glen Castore and Leif Knecht, Treasurer Brad Pfahning, and clerk, Pam Petersen. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all present. This meeting is a continuation of the Regular Board meeting from September, 16, 2008. The Agenda was approved. Landfill Building Permit: Peter Tiede has written a letter outlining a written request to bring the landfill into compliance with the Zoning Ordinances and to work with Bridgewater Township to revise Bridgewater Ordinances concerning landfills so they are a good fit for both Rice County and Bridgewater Township. Motion to authorize P Tiede to move forward made by L Knecht, second by G Castore, MCU. Resolution Requesting Rice County Budget for Highway Intersection Planning Studies: Motion made by G Castore to approve Resolution 2008-8, second by L Knecht, MCU. Clerk will send copies to all county Commissioners, Dennis Luebbe and County Administrator. Discussion of township and county trading some roads, i.e.: Decker, 77, 83. Look at HWY 3 safety issues to possibly address with township funds, re: signage, etc. at new intersection at Cabot Ave. and to begin to explore ideas for the Dahle Ave. intersection. The township transitioned some driveway accesses along Decker after road work there was completed. Gleason supplied the material; Knecht Nursery supplied the skid loader and the manpower. Dundas Planning Commission: Update from K Doran-Norton. The Ordinances should be written within the next few weeks. The Board would like the Township represented at the next meeting which is Thursday, October 16. 1

Approve to have Peter Tiede and Carolyn Braun there. Update the website with the Dundas Planning Commission meeting dates also. Notice that there may be more than one supervisor in attendance at that meeting and they may also speak in the Public Comment section. K DN will contact Qwest to bring in Phone and cable lines to town hall so Zoning Administrator will have and be readily available to the residents. How to deal with public relations stemming from recent actions brought by and for the township. G Castore will contact David Legvold, L Knecht will contact Gene Bakko, K Doran-Norton will contact George Kinney, and Pam will contact Paul Liebenstein and Kevin Estrem about next payment due to the Northfield Rural Fire District. Dean Franz feedlot increase: The Township would like a written commitment from Franz in conjunction with the permit not to run heavy equipment on the roads during spring break up time. G Castore will convey comments to the County. The minutes from the July and August meetings were approved by a motion made by L Knecht, second by G Castore, MCU. Public Comment: Stephanie Henriksen noted that in the Northfield Comp. Plan through the Cannon River Watershed, that the trout stream is protected due to Low Impact Development, which is being implemented. Motion to adjourn made by G Castore, second by L Knecht, MCU.

Pam Petersen, Clerk

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