Lynden Township board of supervisors discussed resident inquiries, a variance application and township hall updates at their meeting Monday night.

 

Clerk Jenny Schmidt received another inquiry concerning the speed limit on Woodbine Road, asking if there was anything more the township could do in regards to speeders.

 

Supervisor Jerry Finch said he would contact the sheriff’s department to ask if they could provide more police presence in the area.

 

Schmidt received a complaint from a resident concerning the poor condition of the property he is renting.

 

The issue doesn’t appear to be under the township’s authority as they don’t have a rental inspector and can only take action if there is a health code violation.

 

Schmidt advised the renter to submit a letter of complaint; the board will follow up if one is received.

 

Stepping down from her position on the board, Supervisor Anne Ackerman presented a variance application, explaining she is looking to alter the roof of her existing garage on Eaglewood Road to allow for camper storage. The project won’t change the existing footprint of the building.

 

The building is in compliance with the 30 foot setback according to property lines, however it doesn’t meet the setback requirements where the road curves (Eaglewood is a cul-de-sac). Because of this Stearns County is requiring a variance application for the project.

 

Supervisor Dave Johnson made a motion to waive the site visit given the explanation of the project and the fact that it is consistent with previous applications the township has approved. 

 

A public hearing was set for 7:15 p.m. during the Dec.5 township meeting. Any expenses incurred will be paid by Ackerman.

 

Wayne Elam was in attendance representing Nemeth Industrial Property seller Karen Nemeth. The 28.67 acre property is being split into two parcels. Subdivision requirements were waived as it is considered a minor plat.

 

Elam informed the board the survey was completed and paperwork was submitted to Stearns County, and presented a preliminary plat for review. 

 

The board approved the plat with a minor correction concerning 21st Ave. E. street designation, and a motion was made for Ackerman and Schmidt to sign the final plat if no changes occur. 

 

Treasurer Dan Torgerson explained the township computer he uses is too slow to work on efficiently. 

 

James Kantor told the board the laptop was four years old and would cost more to fix than it was worth. He offered to research the purchase of a new one.

 

A motion passed authorizing Kantor to spend up to $800 on a new laptop.

 

Permission was given to Finch to obtain a quote on painting the interior of the township hall.

 

Finch presented a quote of $1,000 from Authority Fencing for the purchase and installation of white fencing along two sides of the township hall property. The fence would replace the property stakes and rope currently in place.

 

A motion passed to purchase and erect the fence.

 

Johnson indicated he would contact the township’s building official and ask her to speak with a property owner concerning ordinances affecting a temporary residence he has erected. 

 

 

Ackerman indicated she would write a letter to a business that has unscreened outside storage; the issue was noted during the township’s road tour.

 

The planning commission will be meeting Nov. 28 at 6 p.m.

 

The next Lynden Township meeting will be Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.