During their April meeting, Clear Lake Twp. Engineer Terrance Vander Eyk presented the board information on road projects determined during their 2022 road tour.
Along with crack sealing and a number of smaller items, the board reviewed the proposed turn-around at the end of 76th St. that will give snowplows room to turn around and pile snow if needed. Instead of paving, the enclosed fence will be returned, this time in the correct location.
The Chinese Elms growing close to the road along 47th Ave., which had caused the pavement to heave, will be removed and the roots ground.
At the curve at the south end of 47th Ave., 50’ x 2’ of bituminous will be removed and replaced with 50’ x 3’ bituminous. For future protection, pylons will be placed at 10’ centers to mark the edge of the road. Estimated cost $1,250.
The bump on 70th Ave. will corrected by removing 10’ x 24’ pavement, supplemented with gravel base, then replaced with 4” of bituminous. Estimated cost $2,200.
Eyk will measure and provide the board on estimate for fixing pavement distress along 86th Ave. There is also pavement distress along 100th Ave. on the west side of Big Elk and along 107th Ave. on the east side, both due to periodic flooding that saturates the subgrade. The board will continue to discuss possible options.
Pavement distress was also found in areas along 95th Ave. and the 127th St. cul de sac west of 95th Ave. Eyk will provide recommendations and estimates.
Future road projects that will likely be necessary in the near future include 100th Ave. and several locations on River Oaks and Cedar Lane.
Park Updates
Chairman Gary Gray informed the board the cost for the new park pavilion had gone up due to the county determining engineering needed to be completed in order to receive the building permit.
A motion carried to purchase playground equipment for the park for $24,000.
Supervisor Bud Stimmler presented information on costs related to installing three disc golf holes in the park. Before going further, it will be determined if there is an area for them to be placed without disrupting the natural habitat plan.
Other Business
A motion carried to send approval to the county for a one megawatt solar farm along River Rd.
A motion carried to send approval to the county for three variances Tonya Boser requested to build a deck on the back side of her home.
The cost of bringing mattresses to the township’s cleanup day on May 7 was increased to $20, the rest of the costs remain the same.
The sheriff reported 157 calls for service in March, including 82 traffic, five vehicle accidents, and six DWIs. The sheriff’s department has extra patrols out for distracted driving in April; in May there will be extra patrols out for seatbelts.
The next Clear Lake Twp. meeting will be May 17 at 7 p.m.
