During their meeting Monday night, Jeff and Carol Groth approached the Haven Twp. Board of Supervisors to discuss the 31st. Street upgrade. After Jeff Groth had attended the February meeting the board suggested he work with an engineer for cost estimates.

 

A discussion was held on options for the road so it can be used as a driveway access for their property located next to Teders Industrial Park. Once the road has been updated to township standards the township will take over maintenance. The Groths want to sell the property but need to have actual cost information for potential buyers.

 

The township had originally directed the Groths to have the road upgraded as platted, however, ending it at different spots was reviewed as a possibility as the Groths are concerned with costs. The end of the road would be barricaded to keep out through traffic.

 

Township Attorney David Meyers advised the board they would always control the right-of-way so stipulations to the agreement could be made.

 

After another lengthy discussion, Meyers was instructed to draft a document for the Groths to build the road to their easement as drawn as long as when they sell the property they keep the easement exclusive so no one else can use it. The agreement should also state the township will not allow access to the western side if the property is sold to another party.

 

Meyers indicated he would bring a developer’s agreement to the board next month.

 

 

Meyers informed the board he had received an email from the administrative assistant to St. Cloud’s engineer stating the Kilian Easement with the city is on the council’s agenda for March 25. He requested and received authorization for the township clerk and chair to sign the assignments, deed and any other documents related to the easement.

 

Meyers told the board seven of the nine property owners along 31st Ave. had signed the road dedication. He stated he would prepare the resolution for the township’s next meeting. Knowles will follow up with the two property owners who haven’t yet signed.

 

Meyers informed the board Cemstone has not paid for the IUP they had requested to reopen a gravel pit. The township has an ordinance that states if a request is made from the township that isn’t paid for taxes for the property can be certified.

 

A bill will be written up and Cemstone informed they can attend the next township meeting if they want to discuss the issue.

 

 

Meyers reminded the board they used to notify neighbors when they were looking at items such as solar gardens but they had gotten away from it. He questioned whether they wanted to go back to that or just continue public comments during regular meetings.

 

A discussion was held on when people need to be notified by the township and the county.

 

“We represent the people of the township and should reflect the will of the township,” said Supervisor Mike Pesch. “So, having their input would be helpful if it’s just a matter of dropping a postcard in the mail to inform them of a meeting. I would like to know what’s going on.”

 

The board agreed to table the discussion until the April meeting.

 

 

Mike Kampmeyer approached the board to discuss IPS Solar’s proposed solar garden along Co. Road 8. Details include around 4,000 panels on seven to eight acres of the Hartman parcel, surrounded by fence and trees.

 

A motion carried to send a positive comment to the county.

 

 

A motion carried approving the levy and budget from the annual meeting.

 

The sheriff reported 90 calls for service for February, including 19 traffic, 14 security checks, eight accidents, three medicals and one theft of a trailer from a business.

 

The next Haven Twp. meeting will be April 15 at 7 p.m.