The Lynden Twp. Board of Supervisors’ May meeting had a short agenda, discussing an administrative split, a certificate of compliance, and road updates.

Administrative Split

Lynn Crandall from Premier Realty approached the board on behalf of Joan Maly to request preapproval of an administrative split rather than a preliminary plat due to costs, stating that county records already have the parcel with two addresses. 

The township’s most recent correspondence from Stearns Co. Environmental Services (SECS) indicated that a preliminary plat is needed for them to approve. Crandall was referred to Planning Administrator James Kantor.

Certificate of Compliance

In 2021 the township issued a certificate of compliance on Matt Timp’s parcel on 200th St. Due to building delay and contractor suggestion, the Timps need to move the property lines of the split approximately 100 feet due to land slope concerns by the build. The owners and acreage will stay the same, just the lot shape will change. Heidi Winskowski from SCES indicated the need for a new certificate of compliance.

A motion carried approving the request and to allow the chair and clerk to sign the document.

Road Update

Ron Ohmann informed the board he was told sixth Ave. and 200th St. were to be paved this year based on conditions and frequency of use by many St. Augusta residents. 

Supervisor Dennis Niemi explained SEH has completed an engineering study which revealed no additional gravel is necessary, and a traffic count indicated 909 cars in a seven day test period.

Chairman Dave Johnson indicated the township hasn’t determined how the project would be paid for if it is ever determined necessary to move forward with it, it hasn’t been sent out for bids, and there have been no preliminary estimates obtained. It also hasn’t been determined if it should be chip coated; it’s a one mile stretch of gravel road that would be expensive to do.

Niemi will contact SHE to obtain preliminary cost estimates.

Other Business

NewPort Leasing approached the board to inform them they have purchased a parcel on Edison Circle they intend to use for storage purposes after grading and application of Class five gravel. The board didn’t see any issues but referred them to Stearns Co. to determine the impervious surface requirements.

Stearns Co. Ordinance #230 requires a plat review process; the township was informed by the county surveyor their Ordinance #8 is sufficient. 

Mary Abraham approached the board to inform them that the Clearwater-Clear Lake Food Shelf has purchased a one acre parcel from Rejoice Lutheran Church in Clearwater for a new building. She indicated that in 2021, 15% of their clients were from Lynden Twp., and requested support for their fundraising campaign. She also asked to be placed on the 2023 March annual meeting agenda.

Cleanup day will be June 11.

The sheriff reported seven traffic, five medical, and two dog complaints for April.

The next Lynden Twp. meeting will be June 6 at 7 p.m.