Walker citizens to decide on new RV park
by Dean Morrill, Editor
The Pilot-Independent
Last Updated: Wednesday, May 16th, 2007 04:20:46 PM
Walker citizens will have a chance to make their opinions known on whether an RV park at the corner of Highway 371 and 34 is good for the community.
But before a public hearing can be held, the council passed a motion requesting the planning and zoning board change the ordinance and allow for a public hearing.
The date for the public hearing was discussed, with the June 4 council meeting the likely date it would be held.
Gary Wilkening, who was sworn in at the beginning of the council meeting, said this is something the city needs and agreed with Jeff Kellogg, who made the proposal, that it is an ideal site.
"Let's put it out there for the people to have a comment on," Wilkening said of beginning a process to amend the ordinance to allow the RV park.
John Fjelstul agreed, seconding the motion while also adding it would be good for the community.
Kellogg brought plans for a self-contained RV park, which would be operated through AmericInn to the May 7 council meeting, a proposal that was also made last year but voted down under a different council. The 13, 10-by-30 foot landscaped sites would only include electricity and be for only short-term stops.
"We feel there is a need and it is a great location," said Kellogg, who added this park would be a way RV owners could stop, stay a few days and help the economy.
In other city business, the council
Decided to extend the sanitary sewer from the Nelson property south to the Walker Area Community Center. The cost of the project was estimated at about $16,000.
The council also approved a change order in the amount of $355,370.45 to revise the Tower Avenue and Second Street project bid to reflect the changes to end Tower Avenue at Division Street.
Another aspect of the project included a partial payment of $29,388.60 to Aspen Construction for the Tower Avenue remobilization fees. The council agreed this was the best course after the project was stopped because of the artifact dig site.
Approved payment of $10,100 to Landecker & Associates for the Tower Avenue street project.
Passed a motion to send an estimated $1.1 million Walker Airport project out to bid. The start date is expected to be around Aug. 20, which would close the airport for a few weeks in September and October.
The Airport Fund has about $380,000, with the remaining amount expected to come from a federal grant the city has to apply for.
Approved a conditional use permit for the construction of a 11,240 square foot Memory Care Facility at May Creek Lodge. The city said owners Ann Noland and John Rogen would need to meet the conditions set forth for additional parking and a water retention pond to allow for stormwater retention.
Approved a request from Brad Spry of State Farm Insurance to hold an open house celebration at its office and parking lot June 1.
The tent will be put up the morning of the open house in the parking lot in front of the insurance building and behind Orton's BP, and taken down the same day.
Heard from Orv Rosenberry who thanked the council for allowing the volunteer tax committee to use the Fire Hall to prepare and file more than 359 electronic tax forms.
Approved Olson Electric to install new bulbs on the City Park pole lights and repair lens at a cost of $660.
Approved Landecker & Associates, the city's business firm, to prepare the SWPPP for the Walker Industrial Park, meet with Minnesota Pollution Control and meet the proper National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit requirement at a cost of $7,920.
Purchased a 16-foot boot and 15 horsepower motor for $800 so city employees can put in and take out the city's docks instead of hiring someone. The city still needs to purchase a trailer for the boat and motor.
Approved the Walker Cemetery Board's recommendation to amend the cemetery rates.
Shortly before 9 p.m. and after business was discussed, the council closed the meeting so they could discuss a pending lawsuit and strategy with a lawyer from Minnesota's Cities.
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Thursday, May 17, 2007
Walker citizens to decide on new RV park
Walker citizens to decide on new RV park
by Dean Morrill, Editor
The Pilot-Independent
Last Updated: Wednesday, May 16th, 2007 04:20:46 PM
Walker citizens will have a chance to make their opinions known on whether an RV park at the corner of Highway 371 and 34 is good for the community.
But before a public hearing can be held, the council passed a motion requesting the planning and zoning board change the ordinance and allow for a public hearing.
The date for the public hearing was discussed, with the June 4 council meeting the likely date it would be held.
Gary Wilkening, who was sworn in at the beginning of the council meeting, said this is something the city needs and agreed with Jeff Kellogg, who made the proposal, that it is an ideal site.
"Let's put it out there for the people to have a comment on," Wilkening said of beginning a process to amend the ordinance to allow the RV park.
John Fjelstul agreed, seconding the motion while also adding it would be good for the community.
Kellogg brought plans for a self-contained RV park, which would be operated through AmericInn to the May 7 council meeting, a proposal that was also made last year but voted down under a different council. The 13, 10-by-30 foot landscaped sites would only include electricity and be for only short-term stops.
"We feel there is a need and it is a great location," said Kellogg, who added this park would be a way RV owners could stop, stay a few days and help the economy.
In other city business, the council
Decided to extend the sanitary sewer from the Nelson property south to the Walker Area Community Center. The cost of the project was estimated at about $16,000.
The council also approved a change order in the amount of $355,370.45 to revise the Tower Avenue and Second Street project bid to reflect the changes to end Tower Avenue at Division Street.
Another aspect of the project included a partial payment of $29,388.60 to Aspen Construction for the Tower Avenue remobilization fees. The council agreed this was the best course after the project was stopped because of the artifact dig site.
Approved payment of $10,100 to Landecker & Associates for the Tower Avenue street project.
Passed a motion to send an estimated $1.1 million Walker Airport project out to bid. The start date is expected to be around Aug. 20, which would close the airport for a few weeks in September and October.
The Airport Fund has about $380,000, with the remaining amount expected to come from a federal grant the city has to apply for.
Approved a conditional use permit for the construction of a 11,240 square foot Memory Care Facility at May Creek Lodge. The city said owners Ann Noland and John Rogen would need to meet the conditions set forth for additional parking and a water retention pond to allow for stormwater retention.
Approved a request from Brad Spry of State Farm Insurance to hold an open house celebration at its office and parking lot June 1.
The tent will be put up the morning of the open house in the parking lot in front of the insurance building and behind Orton's BP, and taken down the same day.
Heard from Orv Rosenberry who thanked the council for allowing the volunteer tax committee to use the Fire Hall to prepare and file more than 359 electronic tax forms.
Approved Olson Electric to install new bulbs on the City Park pole lights and repair lens at a cost of $660.
Approved Landecker & Associates, the city's business firm, to prepare the SWPPP for the Walker Industrial Park, meet with Minnesota Pollution Control and meet the proper National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit requirement at a cost of $7,920.
Purchased a 16-foot boot and 15 horsepower motor for $800 so city employees can put in and take out the city's docks instead of hiring someone. The city still needs to purchase a trailer for the boat and motor.
Approved the Walker Cemetery Board's recommendation to amend the cemetery rates.
Shortly before 9 p.m. and after business was discussed, the council closed the meeting so they could discuss a pending lawsuit and strategy with a lawyer from Minnesota's Cities.
by Dean Morrill, Editor
The Pilot-Independent
Last Updated: Wednesday, May 16th, 2007 04:20:46 PM
Walker citizens will have a chance to make their opinions known on whether an RV park at the corner of Highway 371 and 34 is good for the community.
But before a public hearing can be held, the council passed a motion requesting the planning and zoning board change the ordinance and allow for a public hearing.
The date for the public hearing was discussed, with the June 4 council meeting the likely date it would be held.
Gary Wilkening, who was sworn in at the beginning of the council meeting, said this is something the city needs and agreed with Jeff Kellogg, who made the proposal, that it is an ideal site.
"Let's put it out there for the people to have a comment on," Wilkening said of beginning a process to amend the ordinance to allow the RV park.
John Fjelstul agreed, seconding the motion while also adding it would be good for the community.
Kellogg brought plans for a self-contained RV park, which would be operated through AmericInn to the May 7 council meeting, a proposal that was also made last year but voted down under a different council. The 13, 10-by-30 foot landscaped sites would only include electricity and be for only short-term stops.
"We feel there is a need and it is a great location," said Kellogg, who added this park would be a way RV owners could stop, stay a few days and help the economy.
In other city business, the council
Decided to extend the sanitary sewer from the Nelson property south to the Walker Area Community Center. The cost of the project was estimated at about $16,000.
The council also approved a change order in the amount of $355,370.45 to revise the Tower Avenue and Second Street project bid to reflect the changes to end Tower Avenue at Division Street.
Another aspect of the project included a partial payment of $29,388.60 to Aspen Construction for the Tower Avenue remobilization fees. The council agreed this was the best course after the project was stopped because of the artifact dig site.
Approved payment of $10,100 to Landecker & Associates for the Tower Avenue street project.
Passed a motion to send an estimated $1.1 million Walker Airport project out to bid. The start date is expected to be around Aug. 20, which would close the airport for a few weeks in September and October.
The Airport Fund has about $380,000, with the remaining amount expected to come from a federal grant the city has to apply for.
Approved a conditional use permit for the construction of a 11,240 square foot Memory Care Facility at May Creek Lodge. The city said owners Ann Noland and John Rogen would need to meet the conditions set forth for additional parking and a water retention pond to allow for stormwater retention.
Approved a request from Brad Spry of State Farm Insurance to hold an open house celebration at its office and parking lot June 1.
The tent will be put up the morning of the open house in the parking lot in front of the insurance building and behind Orton's BP, and taken down the same day.
Heard from Orv Rosenberry who thanked the council for allowing the volunteer tax committee to use the Fire Hall to prepare and file more than 359 electronic tax forms.
Approved Olson Electric to install new bulbs on the City Park pole lights and repair lens at a cost of $660.
Approved Landecker & Associates, the city's business firm, to prepare the SWPPP for the Walker Industrial Park, meet with Minnesota Pollution Control and meet the proper National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit requirement at a cost of $7,920.
Purchased a 16-foot boot and 15 horsepower motor for $800 so city employees can put in and take out the city's docks instead of hiring someone. The city still needs to purchase a trailer for the boat and motor.
Approved the Walker Cemetery Board's recommendation to amend the cemetery rates.
Shortly before 9 p.m. and after business was discussed, the council closed the meeting so they could discuss a pending lawsuit and strategy with a lawyer from Minnesota's Cities.
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