The Normanna Town Board Meeting was called to order on July 21, 2003 by Dan Johnson at 7:10 P.M. at the Normanna Town Hall. Present were Supervisors, Dan Johnson, Will Rhodes, Marcia Stromgren; Clerk/Treasurer, Tammy Courrege; along with 6 others.
The board reviewed the agenda. A motion was made by Dan Johnson to approve the agenda with the additions. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried.
The clerk had the June 16, 2003 Town Board Meeting minutes to the supervisors prior to the meeting for review. A motion was made by Dan Johnson to approve the June minutes. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried.
Tammy Courrege gave the following treasurer’s report: Beginning balance for Wells Fargo checking as of 5/31/03 was 3,222.80. A deposit was made for 7,000.00 from Wells Fargo money market. Disbursements cleared totaled 7,277.54 with a 2.00 check return fee. Ending balance as of 6/30/03 was 2,945.26. Beginning balance for Wells Fargo money market as of 5/31/03 was 35,017.90. Interest earned for June was $13.62. A withdrawal was made for 7,000.00 to Wells Fargo checking. Ending balance as of 6/30/03 was 28,031.52. The Paine Webber savings balance was $.08. The Certificates were; 30,000.00 for Building, 20,000.00 for General CD#3, and 10,000.00 for Fire CD. Ending balance for all accounts as of 6/30/03 totaled $90,976.86. The following claims were presented for approval: Qwest for 55.33, Minnesota Power for 41.00, St. Louis County Public Works for 115.98, St. Louis County Public Works for 151.20, US Treasury for 237.91, Minnesota Association of Townships for 70.00, Marshall One Stop for 9.55, Tri-State Industrial Supply for 504.00, DSC Communications for 51.00, Williams Industrial Supply for 15.66, United Truck Body Co. for 155.00, Alan Marshall for 55.00, Tammy Courrege for 44.77, Minnesota Association of Townships for 35.00, and payroll for Tammy Courrege for 263.20. Total claims for approval were $1804.60. A motion was made by Dan Johnson to approve the treasurer’s report and pay the claims presented. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried.
The fire department had one medical call and one fire run this month.
The Building Committee had Jerry Harju give a presentation on different post frame options. He will do a cost estimate at no charge. The next building committee meeting will be August 4, 2003.
Will Rhodes will be putting the Land Use Plan on the Normanna web site.
Dan Johnson talked to Tim Strom, township attorney, about the easement process for the Koski Road turnaround. Tim Strom referred us to Jennifer Carey who is a legal aid. Her price for the whole process without a survey would be $350.00 ifeverything went smoothly. Dan Johnson has not had a response back from Mr. Marnich. Bob Martimo, St. Louis County, District 2 Superintendent said the turnaround could be 30 X 60 instead of 40 X 80. The cost to do the turnaround without a survey being done will be approximately $1000.00 to $1500.00.
The gravel pit request for Butch Seeley was approved by the county.
The county sent a survey to help them with a Hazardous Mitigation Plan. Marcia Stromgren will fill it out and send the survey back.
Roger Braun hasn’t contacted Kurt Johnson about mowing the King’s Court Road ditches. We may try to use Rodda again this year if Roger isn’t available.
Dan Johnson talked to John Dooley about changing posting sites. John Dooley said we may eliminate some township posting sites during the year. Will Rhodes will talk to Aqua Systems to see if we may be able to put a sign on their property. The board will leave the current posting sites as is and try to improve them.
Will Rhodes showed some noxious weeds we have in the area. He gave us some information on them and some suggestions to help get rid of them. Will Rhodes to submit report to county.
There was discussion on the frost boil on Lady Nicole Lane. Dan Johnson made a motion to repair the frost boil on Lady Nicole Lane with King’s Court funds per the resolution. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dan Johnson to approve the additional short course registration fee of $35.00. Will Rhodes seconded. All for. Motion carried.
Al Cirili from MSI insurance talked about the township insurance coverage.
There was discussion on fund balances. The Building CD is up for renewal on July 31, 2003. A motion was made by Dan Johnson to renew the CD as Building #1 for $25,000.00 for one year. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried. A motion was made by Dan Johnson to re label General CD #3 as Building CD#2. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried. A motion was made by Dan Johnson to have the interest earned in the money market account go into the general fund. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried.
Some beavers built a dam in a culvert on Troy Brett Trail. Rodda cleared the culvert.
Dan Johnson gave a road project update. Scott Grubb has not done the ditch work yet. Rodda cannot haul the gravel until the ditch work is done. Dan Johnson will contact Scott Grubb to see if he will be doing the work soon or if we may need to go with someone else.
There was discussion on the motor cross track on the Lismore Road. People have concerns about how noisy it is. Marcia Stromgren wrote a letter to the county commissioners about this issue. A Normanna resident has kept record of the noise and Marcia Stromgren will send that with the letter.
Dan Johnson presented 3 Land Use Resolutions for review. The resolutions were #2003-04 which concerned members, #2003-05 which concerned duties of the committee, and #2003-06 which concerned the public referendum on the Land Use Plan. These were tabled for review.
The clerk will need to get election judges for the school board election if 3 or more people have filed for candidacy in our school district. If 3 people have filed then there will be a special board meeting to appoint the election judges because they have to be appointed 25 days prior to the election.
Marcia Stromgren wrote a letter to the county commissioners concerning some issues on county roads in the township.
There was discussion on having a culvert ordinance for the culverts on township roads.
A motion was made by Dan Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 P.M. Will Rhodes seconded. All for. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Tammy Courrege
Last updated: 8/28/2003