HORIZONTE NOVÍSIMO VS PLAN CULTURALISTA
III.4. PLAN LOGÓFAGO
Board Members Present: Supervisors Mike Halliday, Bob Millerbernd, Ed Kramer Carol Searing (by phone); Clerk Pam Olson
Board Members Absent: Supervisor Tim Peterson
Others Present: Emily Raml, Don Sivigny, Darryl Ballman, Justin Hansen, Judy Hanna, Hank Senger, Tony DeChaine, Sandy Lathrop, Jim Windingstad, Leonetta Rence, unidentified person
Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda: Chairman Halliday called the Linwood Town Board
meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. in the Town Hall at 22817 Typo Creek Drive NE, Stacy, on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 and the clerk performed the roll call. Supervisor Kramer moved to approve the agenda as presented; seconded by Supervisor Millerbernd. All ayes; motion passed 4-0.
Resolution 2020-09 Stacy Lions Liquor License: Supervisor Kramer moved to adopt Resolution
2020-09 Allowing Stacy Lions Club to Sell Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor during Linwood Fire Association’s Annual Event; Supervisor Millerbernd seconded. The annual fundraising event will be held on September 12, 2020. All ayes; motion carried 4-0. (Full resolution on file.)
Ordinance #184 Adding utility permit fees: Supervisor Searing moved to adopt Ordinance #184
Amending Chapter 5, Part 8, Sections 1 and 2 of the Town Code Regarding Regulating Use of Public Grounds; and Adding Fee to Chapter 11; Supervisor Millerbernd seconded. The ordinance incorporates adding a $200.00 permit fee for utilities permits in the road right-of- way. All ayes; motion passed 4-0.
Encroachment on township property: Leonetta Rence, Vice President of the Union Bank, was
present to represent the family owning the property at 23131 W. Martin Lake Drive NE, Stacy. The fence, sidewalk, deck and part of the house are presumed to be on the north edge of the Township easement. The family is planning to sell the property, but is concerned about the encroachment onto Township property. The Township easement was donated and dedicated to public used forever, so selling the property to the owners was not an option. Discussion was held regarding the possibility of vacating the Township easement in exchange for gaining a
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public easement on the lot, also owned by the family trust, south of the Township’s easement. Ms. Rence was instructed to submit the land survey when it has been completed.
Zoning enforcement proposal: Don Sivigny presented a proposal for zoning code enforcement
services as an independent contractor. Mr. Sivigny recommended being hired as an employee instead of by contract. According to Supervisor Searing the attorney recommended contracting on an hourly basis and not as a set annual price, as proposed. No action was taken pending determining what the attorney’s qualms were with taking on an employee at this time and with the proposed contract to perform enforcement duties.
Warming house repairs: The Board received two options for fixing the damaged warming
house. Supervisor Kramer moved to have only the warming house damage fixed by Senger Siding for $500.00; Supervisor Millerbernd seconded. The siding will not be replaced at this time. All ayes; motion carried 4-0.
Park seal coating: Supervisor Halliday will check the quotes for seal coating the Broadbent Park
parking lot and path, and the Olympic Green basketball court.
Supervisor Millerbernd moved to spend up to $2,500.00 for new mulch for Playful Shadows Park; Supervisor Kramer seconded. All ayes; motion passed 4-0. The weeds will be sprayed prior to putting the new mulch over the existing mulch.
The suggestion to install a street light on Japura Street at Playful Shadows Park may be considered at a later time.
Supervisor Millerbernd moved to renew Craig Cold’s term on the Parks Committee; Supervisor Halliday seconded. All ayes; motion carried 4-0.
CARES Act funding technology: The Board discussed quotes for purchasing laptops, TV screens
and Ipads for Township and fire department needs. The pandemic has made it very apparent that upgrading the technology is vital to communication and being able to conduct the necessary township functions. Supervisor Halliday moved to approve the expenditure of CARES Act money up to $50,000.00 to purchase laptops, Ipads and TV screens; Supervisor Millerbernd seconded. All ayes; motion carried 4-0. This expenditure meets all the requirements of the CARES Act fund guidelines. A company will be consulted to install the necessary board room technology, enabling the audience present, and those attending virtually, to view the board and committee meetings.
CARES Act funding broadband: The broadband internet petition received by the Town Board
triggered the Board to move toward setting up a subordinate service district (SSD) and bonding options to try to help the neighborhoods get internet access. With the opportunity to spend CARES Act funding to finance the broadband expansion project instead, it would be a huge benefit for many of the citizens who are struggling with being unserved or underserved for internet. The Board members each voiced their approval of using the CARES Act money for the currently identified areas, if the project meets all the criteria. The CARES Act funds would only be used for the Township contribution, with Midco paying the rest of the costs. Other potential business properties in Linwood will be identified to see if they currently have viable internet, or if they could be included in the expansion project.
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According to the Anoka County EDA, the few businesses in Linwood were minimally impacted by the pandemic and will be eligible to apply for assistance through the Anoka County program.
SRWMO stormwater system maintenance: Supervisor Kramer moved to maintain the
stormwater ponds per the agreement; Supervisor Millerbernd seconded. The SRWMO Partnership Agreement for the Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Stormwater, Erosion Control and Landscaping Features defines each entity’s responsibility. The initial construction, as well as the planning, design and coordination of the project, ensuring that it is initially functioning will be done by the SRWMO. Linwood Township agrees, at their expense, to regularly maintain the integrity and viability of the project over the next 25 years. The project will place stormwater ponds between West Martin Lake Drive and the west side of Martin Lake Drive near 230th Avenue and at 228th Avenue. The agreement outlines the maintenance guidelines. The motion carried unanimously 4-0.
Signs on N. Linwood Drive: Due to residents’ complaints of people having to turn around in
their yards when they discover there is no public boat launch on 213th Avenue, Supervisor Kramer moved to install “No Boat Access” signs on North Linwood Drive and Regulus Street; Supervisor Millerbernd seconded. All ayes; motion carried 4-0.
Front-end loader quotes: Supervisor Kramer provided quotes for purchasing two models of
Caterpillar front end loaders and financing options. A trade-in price was included with the quote, but the old John Deere tractor but be offered to the public for sale, with the thoughts that it more bring in more than the trade-in offer. Supervisor Kramer moved to purchase the Cat 920 Compact wheel loader for approximately $138,000; Supervisor Millerbernd seconded. All ayes; motion passed 4-0. The loader will arrive by September 1st and the old tractor will be sold to the highest bidder with the right to reject all bids.
SRWMO representative: Paul Enestvedt submitted his letter of resignation as the Township
representative to the SRWMO. Paul is moving out of the area. Letters of interest will be accepted for replacing the departing representative.
Preparedness plans: The office preparedness plan was updated to reflect the changes made
necessary due to the mask mandate. Supervisor Searing moved to accept the recycling center preparedness plan; Supervisor Kramer seconded. All ayes; motion carried 4-0. Supervisor Kramer moved to accept the Bingo, Bags and Booya plan; Supervisor Searing seconded. This plan is for the Linwood Fire Association’s fund raising events in September. All ayes; motion carried 4-0.
Zoning Administrator Sandy Lathrop reported that the Town Code will need to be amended because it requires that building permits expire at one year. However, the State Building Code allows them to be extended, at the discretion of the building inspector for 180 days each time, if significant progress is being made on the project. The Township will require that the exterior of the structure must be finished within a year from the date of the original permit.
Job descriptions: Supervisor Millerbernd reported having received many compliments on the
looks of the parks. Supervisor Millerbernd moved to accept the temporary lawn maintenance worker job description; Supervisor Searing seconded. All ayes; motion carried 4-0.
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Clerk’s comments: The clerk reported that the candidate filing period for town supervisors is
open from July 28 through 5:00 p.m. on August 11, 2020.
The community sign that was damaged on Viking Blvd will be replaced by the school district and the township will have an opportunity to be a joint owner.
Approval of Minutes: Supervisor Kramer moved, and Supervisor Millerbernd seconded, to
approve the July 14, 2020 Town Board meeting minutes, as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Bills & Payroll: Supervisor Halliday moved to pay the claims list in the amount of
$17,598.08, including claims #35351-35367; Supervisor Millerbernd seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Adjournment: Supervisor Kramer moved to adjourn; Supervisor Millerbernd seconded. All
voted in favor; the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m. Approved on August 12, 2020
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Attested: Michael Halliday, Chair
______________________________ Pamela Olson, Clerk
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LINWOOD TOWNSHIP
ANOKA COUNTY 22817 Typo Creek Drive N.E.
Stacy, Minnesota 55079 (651) 462-2812 • Fax (651) 462-0500
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