HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP September 4, 1974
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Minutes of a SPECIAL MEETING of the Grow Town Board of Supervisors held
September 4, 1974 at the Grow Community Center.
Present Chairman Schneider, Supervisors Holasek and Christenson, Attorney Hawkins,
Engineer Dewey Kasma, Road Overseer Wally Arntzen, Deputy Clerk Maril¥n Kappelhoff
and residents of Enchanted Drive.
The purpose of this meeting was the Engineers Feasibility Study of Road Improvement
Project 74-2, of Enchanted Drive.
Chairman Schneider called the meeting to order at 7:50 p.m. and explained to the
residents that on June 19, 1974, the residents on Enchanted Drive petitioned for
a UU1jor improvement of Enchanted Drive, which will be assessed to the property
owners. Chairman Schneider introduced the Township Engineer Dewey Kasma to the
residents and turned the meeting over to Hr. Kasma.
Dewey Kasma explained to the residents that the firm of Toltz, King, Duvall and
Anderson were authorized by the Grow Town Board, on August 13, 1974 to do a
Feasibility Study for construction of bituminous surfacing on Enchanted Drive,
from Genie Drive to a point approximately 1350 feet South. Mr. Kasrns stated to
the Board and the residents that this proposed project will include a twentY'cfoot
wide bituminous mat, placed on a thirty-two foot wide class five gravel base and
the preliminary cost estimate for this construction, including 10% contingencies
and estimated 15% engineering, legal and administrative fee would be $18,000.
Engineer Kasma stated that the unit assessment per lot would be as follows:
Total estimated cost $18,000
Number of benefited lots 11 each
Assessment per lot $1,635
A copy of TKDA'S preliminary cost estimate and procedure for special assessment projects
will be attached and become a part of this ,set of minutes.
Engineer Kasma stated to the residents that the Board must proceed with this project
as soon as possible because the temperature for bituminous surfacing must be 32 degrees
and rising and the assessment must be into the County Auditor no later than October 15,
1974. Engineer Kasma asked for questions from the audience.
Mr. Overbaugh stated that his main concern for getting blacktop, was to get the speed
signs lowered and asked Attorney Hawkins if Enchanted Drive is blacktopped, would there
be a speed sign placed on this road? Attorney Hawkins explained that the speed limit
will go to 30 miles per hour, once Grow is Incorporated. Attorney Hawkins also stated
that it is the discretion of the Town Board if they want to put a speed sign on Enchanted
Drive and if the Board is in agreement, a study must be done by the State Highway
Department and then the citizens petition the Township.
Mr. Lawson stated he had two reservations on this project; 1) cost, and 2) paving
such a short strip in the middle of no where.
Mr. Dusband stated that he is in the process of buying the lot next to him and asked
Engineer Kasma who would be assessed? Dewey stated that the owner of the lot would
be assessed.
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Chairman Schneider read the petition from the residents on Enchanted Drive in
full. The original petition of Enchanted Drive will be kep~ on file in the Clerk's
Office.
Chairman Schneider asked how many were for or against this major improvement;
6 - against 5 - for
Mr. Lusk stated that he was in favor because of safety and the water standing in
his yard. Mr',McDowell stated she was in favor because the cost of blacktop will
not get cheaper and the road is in such bad condition.
After much discussion among the Board and the residents on Enchanted Drive on
whether it would be more practical to do all of Enchanted Drive and Genie Drive,
Mr. Lusk recommended to the Board that the whole ,area of Enchanted Drive and Genie
Drive be done and requested that the Board hold action until Spring in order to
have more representation on a petition.
The Board was in agreement and suggested that the residents get a petition of
35% of all property owners and present it to the Board within six months for action.
Engineer Kasma stated to the residents that he was in favor of doing the whole area
of Enchanted Drive and Genie Drive and asked the residents if they would be in
favor of a cost estimate on the whole area? The residents were in agreement.
Engineer Kasma stated to the Board that he woúld present a proposal of the whole
project at the next Regular Meeting of September 10, 1974.
Engineer Kasma presented his recommendation of the road project in Valley View
Estates. The total estimated cost of this project is $7,078. The recommendation
of TKDA of Valley View Estates road project will be attached and become a part of
this set of minutes.
After some discussion Chairman Schneider entertained a motion; Supervisor Christenson
moved that the Board accept the Valley View road project as recommended by the
Township Engineer; second by Supervisor Holasek; carried. unanimously.
Chairman Schneider questioned Attorney Hawkins if the Township was responsible
to put in the culverts. Attorney Hawkins stated to the Board that the Township
has the responsibility to buy culverts for existing streets, but in the process
of platting, the developer has the responsibiilty of buying culverts. Attorney
Hawkins also stated that the Board should require culverts and street signs be put
in when the plat is accepted from the developer.
Supervisor Holasek suggested that the Board hold a public improvement project to
bring the rest of the streets in the balance of Klenk's Addition up to Township
standards.
Attorney Hawkins felt that it would be more practical for the Board to set
class five standards for the balance of the roads in Klenk's Addition and the
Township could do the rest and assess it back to the landowners. Attorney Hawkins
also stated that the Board should require Mr. Klenk to sign a contract and post a
bond of 150%.
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The Board directed Engineer Kasma to write to Mr. Klenk with the following
alternatives:
1. A total assessment
2. The Township put in the total project and assess it to the
new landowners.
3. The developer put in class five gravel and the Township put
in blacktop and the Township assess it back to the landowners.
The Board agreed.
Chairman óf Planning and Zoning Allan Miles stated to the Board that the Planning
and Zoning Commission will be meeting with the Town Board September 23, 1974 at
7:30 p.m. at the Community Center to discuss the urban and rural areas of the
Comprehensive Plan.
The Board discussed tree inspecting in the Township. Attorney Hawkins will get
a copy of the State Tree laws to the Clerk.
Engineer Kasma presented the proposed sanitary sewer project of Crooked Lake area,
Northwoods area, Greenhaven area, and Red Oaks area, to the Board. The proposed
feasibility study will be attached and become a part of this set of minutes.
Engineer Kasma stated to the Board that Consulting Engineers Diversifiéd has agreed
to turn over the 1972 design notes that CED did of the above mentioned areas.
Engineer Kasma stated that the feasibility sewer study which was done by CED,
without authorization by the Board will not be used.
After much discussion on the sewer study Supervisor Holasek made a motion to
authorize the Township Engineer Firm TKDA to prepare a feasibility sewer study
of the Crooked Lake area, Northwoods Addition Area, Greenhaven Addition area and
Red Oaks Addition area and to update the comprehensive sewage work plan; second
by Supervisor Christenson; carried unanimously.
Engineer Kasma stated to the Board that he has asked Road Overseer Wally Arntzen
to check at the colleges for interested students who would work with the survey
crew. The Board was in agreement in hiring two college students at the rate of
$2~50 per hour, for an eight hour day, from 7:30 a.m., to 4:30 p.m., until the
project is completed.
Supervisor Holasek made a motion to approve Mr. Robert Peach blocking off Quinn
and l39th Avenue and l40th Avenue on Saturday, September 7, 1974, between the
hours of 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the provision that Mr. Peach contact the
Sheriff's Department and have adequate barracades to block these streets off and
warning lights; second by Supervisor Christenson; carried unanimously.
The Board directed the Deputy Clerk to contact the Public Examiner for some names
of auditors to set up a bookkeeping system for our Incorporation.
Supervisor Holasek made a motion to adjourn; second by Chairman Schneider; meeting
was adjourned at 11:55 p.m.
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