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Board of Supervisors

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP

December 11, 2007

Chair Gary Ebling called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. Electedofficials present were Kathleen Doran-Norton, Supervisor and TownshipBoard Vice Chair; Gary Ebling, Supervisor and Township Board Chair;Leif Knecht, Supervisor; and Mike Piper, clerk. Le Ann finger, Treasurerwas not present. Ebling invited all present to rise and pledge allegianceto the flag of the United States of America.Approval of the Agenda for this meeting. By motion by Doran-Nortonand seconded by Knecht, and approved by a vote of 3-0, the boardapproved the agenda for this meeting as presented in these minutes.Approval of the Minutes for the November 2007 Meeting of the TownBoard. As amended, the minutes for the November 13, 2007 meetingof the town board were approved. As written, the minutes for theNovember 27, 2007 meeting of the town board were approved. Bothapprovals were by Motion by Doran-Norton and seconded by Knecht,and approved by a vote of 3-0.Approval of the Treasure’s Report for November, 2007. The Treasurer’sReport for November, 2007 was approved by Doran-Norton andseconded by Knecht, and approved by a vote of 3-0. The following is asummary of that report:

CHECKING BALANCE, 11/1/2007$74,321.93CHECKING BALANCE, 11/30/2007$59, 993.58INVESTMENST TOTAL, 9/1/2007 $209,230.86 TOTAL 11/30/2007 $269,224.44

Remarks by Jerry Anderson. Mr. Anderson, a township resident,addressed the traffic issue in the NW area, around MN 19 and DeckerAve. Anderson suggested that planners consider a round-about in thearea. The discussion at the meeting also included the situation of theintersection of Rice County 1, 22, 81, and 22 and MN 246. It wasobserved that that area should be large enough to accommodatesafely the volume of traffic that is and is expected to be present.

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Mr. Anderson said that cooperative planning among the jurisdictions isrequired.Mr. Anderson announced his intention to be a candidate for supervisorin the election that will be held in March, 2008.Remarks by Stephanie Henriksen. Ms. Henriksen, a township resident,spoke about the status of the proposed feedlot ordinance revisions bythe Rice County Board. It was observed that because Bridgewater Township is doing its own planning and zoning, we can be morerestrictive than the county.Mr. Steve Albers, a township resident, asked about the possibility of “sliding setbacks.”Schedule for Annual Audit. The clerk was asked when the annual auditof the Town File for 2007 will be held. Presently it is expected that theaudit will be held in early February, 2008. Setting of the date requiresaction by the town board.PERA. The treasurer will be asked for a status of Bridgewater’sinvolvement with PERA.Rejoice Lutheran Church. Mr. Jim Braun, township zoning administrator,said that a public hearing will be held on December 19, 2007 toconsider a conditional use permit for this proposed church which wouldbe located in the Rice County 1/Minnesota 246 area.Bridgewater Participation on the Dundas Planning Commission. BruceMorlan, township resident, is presently serving as the chair of theDundas Planning Commission. Morlan’s term expires on January 1,2008. By Motion by Knecht, seconded by Doran-Norton, and passed 3-0, the town board will submit the names of Morlan and StephanieHenriksen as candidates for the Dundas Planning Commission. The Enactment of a Hosting Fee for the Rice County Sanitary Landfill.Carolyn Braun credited Jeff Stremcha, a member of the BridgewaterPlanning Commission, with initiating this idea. Carolyn Braun read asuggested Resolution (2007-12). The board will consider the resolutionat next week’s board meeting. The supervisors said they would contactthe Rice County Commissioners to assure them that this action byBridgewater Township is not punitive.

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Carolyn Braun said that she is still researching particulars about theissue.Members of the board expressed concerns about the landfill. Forexample, the increased cost of fuel could increase the tonnage at thelandfill as haulers seek the closest location, the determination of thetoxic chemicals being released into the water and air, and theexpected life of the present facility (considered now to be up to 20years). The board expressed the view that controlling the emissions from thelandfill will help protect our air and water, and will benefit futuregenerations.Pending finalization of the text, the board, Doran-Norton by Motion,approved Resolution 2007-12. Second by Knecht, vote 3-0. (Doran-Norton, aye; Ebling, aye; Knecht, aye).Adjournment. By Motion by Doran-Norton, second by Ebling, andpassed 3-0, the meeting was adjourned at 9:22 PM.Respectfully submitted,C Michael PiperClerk, Bridgewater Township

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