The Clear Lake Twp. Board of Supervisors spent the majority of the township’s December meeting discussing the detailed 2024 road project estimates submitted by Twp. Engineer Terrance Vander Eyk.
The 74th Street (Long Lake Lane) reclaim and resurface project, which the township has been planning for a few years, is estimated to cost $123,247 for construction costs, $2,800 for contingencies, and $10,700 to $13,130 for culvert replacement, depending on which option presented is chosen. Eyk recommended that the culvert itself be replaced before any resurfacing was conducted.
The 71st Ave. bituminous surfacing project, which the township has been talking about doing for a few years, is estimated at $13,200.
Three seal coat projects were included in the estimates; 67th Street from 93rd Ave. to Co. Rd. 55 (half of which is Palmer Twp.’s), 70th Street from Co. Rd. 55 to 100th Ave., and 100th Ave. from CSAH 8 to the cul-de-sac. Total cost is estimated at $41,925. 100th Ave. was originally planned for 2023 but was put off due to budget concerns.
Eyk also included an estimate for a potential project that hadn’t been requested by the board, resurfacing 106th Street from State Hwy. 24 to 105th Street. Option 1, reclaiming and resurfacing is estimated at $85,017 and option 2, 1 ½” overlay, estimated at $60,482. Also included is $2,640 in continencies.
All total, the cost of the projects, excluding 106th Street, would be around $194,000, which Treasurer Paul Goenner indicated would be within the township’s budget.
In other road business, a motion carried to pay $43,204 to the county for the township’s participation in the 97th Street project, and an LRIP grant has been submitted for 90th Ave. If awarded, the township would receive $1.5 million.
The White Farm Estates road project will be discussed in January; the township has been saving money in CDs to fund it.
Other Business
The township was contacted by the Riverwood mail carrier, who informed them there were problems delivering mail to two properties on 80th Ave. as the mailboxes are situated on the wrong side of the road. All mailboxes are supposed to be on the same side of the road for easier accessibility for the mail carrier, which results in faster deliveries.
Supervisor Bud Stimmler indicated he would speak to the Clearwater postmaster to discuss moving the two mailboxes.
The sheriff reported 92 calls for service, including 40 traffic, two fraud complaints, two accidents with property damage, and one school bus stop arm violation. The public is reminded to always stop for school buses with their stop arm down unless there’s a median between the two sides of the road.
The next Clear Lake Twp. meeting will be January 16 at 7 p.m.
