1989-06-05 Frankfort Town Board MinutesL.
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Frankfort Town Hall
FRANKFORT TOWN BOARD
June 5, 1989
8:00 PM
PRESENT: FichlPr, Melanson, Zachman, Feter Raatikka, William
Goodrich, Jean Rolsing
Chairman Zachman called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the May 15, 1989, meeting were approved on a
motion by Melanson, seconded by Zachman. All voted aye.
Melanson made a motion to pay the bills as presented.
Zachman seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Randy Marsh presented a $5000 Surety Bond from Matt Bullock
for restoration. Pichler made a motion to accept the Surety Bond.
The Township will hold the band until restoration is complete.
Melanson seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Building permits were issued to Ken Nelson and Swenson Homes,
Inc. for houses, to Jerel Enos for a garage, and to Jim Hannay for
an addition.
Marsh reported that Don Singer has requested release of
hzs
$2000 screening escrow. Marsh indicated that 2"'Dr~_hardwood
screening is in place at this time.
The Board agreed to contact Tom Schany about replacing the
dead trees on his property. Melanson and Zachman will also
contact the .owners of Tucks Garage and Fellco to discuss
screening.
March explained that Jackie Scherber's lot on Ransack Avenue
along Beebe Lake is too small for a septic system. She has
agreed to put in two holding tanks (approximately 1800 gallons
Poch). The Board feels there is no alternative available in this
case. Randy• will monitor the pumping records from the holding
tanks.
The clerk was directed to send a 1 '~'
etter adv~.,ing the owners
of the unfinished house in BPrningwood that they must provide the
~~ Township with a timetable for completion.
Mike McGray presented his proposal for Outlot A of the Fox
Hallow development. He presented a letter dated May 19, 1989,
from Charles A. Lindsey, Chief of Technical Operation Division of
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The letter explains
treat structures built in this area would be required to carry
flood insurance. The letter also Pxplains that, era order to have
the land taken out of the flood map, the controlling governing
r~ody must make application. McGray indicated that he does not
wish to have this done. Picriler suggested that Yr'right County
would probably have to make appli~~ation since the County
administers the flood plain in Frankfort Township.
Pichler made a motion to accept the recommendation of the
Flanning and Zoning made at their May i6, 1989, meeting, and to
grant preliminary plat approval for Outlot A, Fox Hollow
development, contingent upon its meeting all Township Ordinances
and requirements. Melanson seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Melanson made a motion to have the clerk send a letter to ,the
Wright County Planning and Zoning Commission advising them of
Frankfort Township's action on Outlot A. A copy of the May 19,
1989, letter from FF~ will be included for their review. The
letter will also ask for the County's comments. Zachman seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
Melanson made a motion to grant approval of a 3.2 Liquor
License for Fox Hollow Golf Club, Inc. at an annual cost of $75.
Pichler seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Mike Potter reviewed his proposed Potter's Commercial Parke
with the Board. He is requesting rezoning and preliminary plat
approval.
The Board reviewed the letter, dated June 5, 1989, from Peter
Raatikka, concerning Potter's Commercial Park. ~ There may be
questionable soil types for on-site septic systems. The property
should be filled up to an elevation of 954.5 for building sites.
The building must be 18" above the street as well to meet Township
Ordinances. The 18" the line should be repaired and the costs
assessed to the benefiting property owners. Raatikka also
recommends that a drainage easement cover the entire Uutlot A.
Pichler suggested that tl~e Township contact the City of
Albertville concerning sharing the expense of repairing the file
line, as the line also drains a portion of Albertville.
Melanson made the suggestion that in lieu of a cash payment
for the park dedication fee, the Township consider accepting
Outlot A to preserve it as a wetlands area.. Potter would agree
with Melanson's suggestion.
Zachman made a motion to rezone from A-2 to B-1 the property
presented as Potter" Commercial Park. Fickler seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
Melanson made a motion to grant preliminary plat approval to
Potter`s Commercial Fark, contingent upon compliance with the
recommendations listed in Raatikka"s letter of June 5, 1989, and
based on the recommendations made at the Public Hearing before the
Planr_irg and Zoning Commission on May 23, 1989. Zachman seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
John Hite, representing Frank ar~d Kathy Zachman, discussed
the Zachman"s concerns over a boundary dispute due to conflicting
surveys. The Board told the Zachmans that a public hearing would
be held before any plats would be approved and that letters would
be sent out notifying property owners within 500 feet of the
public hearing on a proposed development.
Melanson made a motion to have the clerk send a letter to
Norman Dehmer, thanking him for his years of service on the
Planning and Zoning Commission and accepting his verbal
resignation tendered at the May 16, 1989 meeting. Pichler
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The Board received a complaint signed by Glen Daleiden, dated
May 17, 1989, concerning the Oman plant, operating after the
designated hours of 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Pichler drove to the plant
at 7:30 PM and found them just starting to shutdown operations.
The Board changed the regularly scheduled July 3 meeting to
July 10th at 8:00 PM.
Randy Marsh discussed his plan to build a 26` x 36` garage on
his property in Berningwood. He would like to have a separate
driveway into the garage. Melanson and Zachman agreed to look at
Marsh`s property before making a decision.
Chairman Zachman would like to get a trailer at the Town Hall
to pick up recyclable items twice a month starting July 1.
Melanson made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Zachman. Ail
voted aye.
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