Tuesday night’s Clear Lake Township meeting had a short agenda consisting of the road report and a couple requests from residents.

 

Engineer Terrance Vander Eyk informed the board he had met with 37th Ave.  landowners concerning drainage improvements on the cul-de-sac and will be meeting with the contractor within the next week.

 

A motion was passed approving $1,975 for the project’s contractor contract. 

 

Vander Eyk told the board he had just been made aware of another failed area on 71st st. He is working on a design and detail estimate for the project, but warned it will be an expensive project.

 

A survey will be scheduled, and as discussed last month, he said they were still looking at excavating to the water line and installing a geogrid and culvert.

 

Due to the pond along the road, a number of environmental agencies will be reviewing the project for approval. Chairman Gary Gray asked for the proposal to include the fact that the road is needed for township residents.

 

James and Julie Fisher approached the board asking for a variance for a 42’ setback from the right of way to build a detached garage on their 85th Ave. SE property.

 

Gray told the board he had visited the property and didn’t see another option for where the garage could be built. 

 

A motion passed to approve the variance as submitted.

 

Mitchell and Wendy Suess requested a tree be removed from the township’s right of way next to their property. They are planning to install a septic system and are concerned the tree roots may compromise the drainfield.

 

The board discussed granting them an easement for the drainfield, however in reviewing the plat, a question arose on whether or not the property in question is the township’s or an extension of an adjoining plat. 

 

Gray asked Vander Eye to research the issue and report to the board with his findings.

 

The board discussed posting speed limit signs at White Farm Estates. The rural residential speed limit is 35 mph, however to be enforced it needs to be posted.

 

Chairman Bud Stimmler will inform the residents a petition with at least 75% of affected property owners will need to be submitted to the board before action will be taken.

 

The sheriff reported 59 calls for service, including 22 traffic, six medical and two warrant arrest. 

 

The next Clear Lake Township meeting will be Oct. 18 at 7 p.m.