During their December meeting, the Lynden Township Board discussed a number of items, including a wetland violation, the Clearwater fire contract map, their recycling contract bid posting, and IT support proposal for equipment received under the CARES Act grant.
Wetland Violation
Jennifer Kaminsky from Stearns Co. Environmental Services confirmed the camper violation on Fairfax Road is occurring on wetland and could possible affect DNR wetland property. A portion of the road and potential cul-de-sac is also where there is a parked trailer.
Enforcement will be done by SCES beginning with a letter instructing removal. Sewer and whether or not the camper is being used as a residence will also be reviewed.
IT Support
James Kantor reported he has all the serial numbers recorded for the township’s equipment received in October under the CARES Act grant. Return of inventory is pending as Treasurer Dan Torgersen will be keeping his laptop until after the March election, and Clerk Jenny Schmidt will be keeping hers until everything has been transitioned over.
Chairman Dave Johnson requested assurance everything purchased is covered under the township’s property loss insurance policy.
Other business
A motion carried to submit the proposed Clearwater fire contract map indicating the area of land between Clearwater River and 27th is part of the City of Clearwater to the city as Exhibit B. An 11”x17” version of the map will be provided to the Lynden Board and the cities of Clearwater and Annandale.
The township posted their recycling contract bid request; responses are due by Dec. 30, 2020 and quotes will be opened on Jan. 4, 2021.
Supervisor Dennis Niemi provided the board information on the Annandale Fire Dept.’s multi-use rescue truck; cost of $575,000. Chairman Dave Johnson indicated he may contact Chief Haag for more information.
The township has received Pilgrim’s Pride’s hauling permit fee; signatures will be collected. The permit is valid through November 2021.
The next Lynden Twp. meeting will be January 4 at 7 p.m.
