EUREKA TOWNSHIP NEWS

                                             TOWN BOARD MEETING                                             
                                                          MAY 11, 2015






EUREKA TREASURER TRAINING:
     The Town Board approved the requested funds by the Treasurer, Marsha Wilson, for training.


LAND USE AND PERMITS:
     The Town Board approved an exempt agriculture building permit for Julie and Dylan Larson.


ANNUAL REVIEW:
     The Spirit Ranch 1 and Spirit Ranch 2 Conditional Use Permits were reviewed. The legal description of the Permits are filed with Dakota County. Spirit Ranch 1, located at 24005 Dodd Boulevard has a Conditional Use Permit for a dog kennel and horse boarding. Spirit Ranch 2, located at 10132 235th Street West, has a Conditional Use Permit for boarding, breeding and sales of Cattle. The review was acknowledged and approved by the Town Board. The properties are owned by Terri Petter.  Butch Hansen and Terri Petter were present to represent the properties.


PLANNING COMMISSION BACK PAY:
     At the April 2015 Town Board meeting, Treasurer Marsha Wilson discussed a request by Planning Commission member, Butch Hansen, to be paid for the three years he was on the Planning Commission. During the three year period Mr. Hansen served on the Planning 
Commission, he did NOT request to be paid nor did he submit a social security number.
Discussion was held regarding the tax implications and Supervisor Miller indicated he would work with Treasurer Marsha Wilson to locate a tax accountant to consult with regarding the issue. Mr. Hansen applied for another three year term on the Planning Commission at the April Town Board meeting but was not appointed.

At the May Town Board meeting, a check was issued and given to Mr. Hansen for three years of back pay and it was noted that the tax burden was Mr. Hansen's.

                                                                     
                                                                       
OUTSTANDING INVOICE ISSUE:
     The outstanding invoice regarding attorney fees and accrued interest of $700 plus 
dollars was discussed. Terri Petter and Butch Hansen did not agree with the outstanding invoice and stated the reasons they believed Ms. Petter should not have to pay it. The monies owed were a result of Ms. Petter's application for a text amendment to allow Agritourism. After
a Board discussion and a bit of confusing information, the majority of the Board agreed to dismiss the invoice.

                                                                            



WINDMILL LLC AND KELLY AGGREGATE:
     After consultation with the Township Attorney regarding the ordinance requirements, the 
Board advised Mr. Brosseth of Kelly Aggregate, Inc. and Mr. Miller, Eureka Sand & Gravel, of the need to follow the necessary procedure required in requesting an amendment to their mining IUPs, allowing a Ready Mix concrete accessory use.


STREET SWEEPING:
     Terpstra Snowplowing and Lawn Care submitted a quote in the amount of $850 for street sweeping which is done once per year in the Jersey Court, Eureka Town Hall, Eureka Estates and the 265th Street Bridge locations. The quote was accepted with assurance that Eureka Estate streets will be included as they were in the past with Terpstra.

                                                          
                 
TOWN HALL BUILDING MAINTENANCE:
     Mark Ceminsky, Beaver Creek Companies, Inc. submitted a proposal which included the following:
Electrical Repairs, per man hour - $125.00 plus materials, 1 hour minimum
Plumbing repairs, per man hour - $115.00 plus materials, 1 hour minimum
Carpentry repairs, per man hour - $100.00 plus materials, 1 hour minimum
Materials - cost plus 10%
Trip charge - $75.00 per trip

The Town Board members discussed the proposal and made the decision to save the citizens of Eureka money by volunteering to change light bulbs, fill the salt containers and take care of other maintenance needs when possible. In the case of requiring professional services, the need would be addressed at that time.

                                                                       


DAKOTA COUNTY SHERIFF:
     A Dakota County Sheriff was present to update citizens and take questions. Several times during the meeting, Charles Liane became quite disruptive; at one time (in my opinion) threatened members of the Town Board.  Mr. Liane was asked to leave the meeting after an earlier warning. The Sheriff escorted Mr. Liane out of the room.


CITIZEN REMINDER:
     Chad Lemmons, the Township attorney, is engaged by the Township to answer questions and research issues related to Planning Commission and Town Board business. Mr. Lemmons'
responsibility is NOT to take personal phone calls from citizens. Please check the web site for attorney contacts on the Town Board.