On the agenda: Albany JULY — Data Center (Jul 27)

Albany Township-Monthly Meeting
Monday, July 27, 2026, 6:30 P.M.
The monthly Albany Township meeting was called to order by Chair Brian Schneider on July 27, 2026, 6:30
P.M at the City of Albany Council Chambers. Supervisors Brian Schneider, Jon Stueve, Jeff Gerads, and
Clerk Noll were in attendance.
Guests: Deputy Dennis Kern, Jason Murray, Jeremy Mathison, Doug Kerfeld, Leo Gerads
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ITEMS FOR CONSENT AGENDA-Minutes: June 22- Monthly Meeting; July Treasurer's report;
Investments-$665,888.72; Checkbook Balance-$675,829.00 (Magnifi $644,837.83, Stearns $30,991.17);
Receipts-$448,362.05.
10577-10580
10581
10582
10583
10584
10585
10586
10587

June Payroll
Kotzer Excavating
MATIT
Rosedahl
Star Publication
Noll, Diane
Schneider, Brian
Gerads, Jeff

$1,646.09
$100,273.24
$1,499.00
$2,692.00
$190.71
$389.25
$114.24
$29.72

10588
10589
10590

Stueve, Jon
$75.16
Sunny Brook Ent
$10,182.50
Stantec
$26,210.20
2026012 MN Dept of Rev
$344.68
2026013 PERA
$69.00
2026014 IRS
$2,058.21
2026015 MN Pd Leave
$103.68
Total Claims
$144,231.59
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Total Claims/Payroll $145,877.68
ACTION: A motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Supervisor Stueve, seconded by
Supervisor Gerads , motion carried, unanimously.
Information: Freeport Bank CD Matures on August 8 Balance $72,615.95
ACTION: A motion to renew the CD at highest bank was made by Supervisor Stueve , Seconded by
Supervisor Schneider, Motion carried, unanimously.
INFORMATION: Have not received payment from WDS for attorney fees.
APPROVAL OF CORRESPONDENCE
ACTION: A motion that members were advised of the mail we received and to dispose of the junk mail
was made by Supervisor Schneider , seconded by Supervisor Gerads , motion carried, unanimously.
GUESTS
Deputy Dennis Kern
Majority of calls was traffic
Extra patrol on Sand Lake Road because of speeding and because we are having construction
done on this road. Supervisor Schneider has seen more patrol in the area.
PLANNING COMMISSION
a-Monthly Report- Supervisor Stueve
No June Meeting
b. Building Permits
2026-07 Toby Lieser, 24874 Cty Rd 174, Addition to garage
2026-08 Kathleen Eickhoff, 21204 Pioneer View Rd, Additions to existing shed
2026-09 Elise Linn (Tim Gieske), 21749 Trestle Ridge Rd, Storage shed

ROADS

a-Road Report-Supervisor Schneider-no road inspection
b-248 Ave Ditch repair-Supervisor Schneider
With the construction on County Road 157, Jeremy Kollman requested to have gravel from the
project dumped in his ditches on the north end of 248th Avenue. At this time the gravel has been
dumped near the corner sign which will not allow equipment to access the approach. He is
requesting we move the corner sign. Supervisor Schneider will research the request.
248 Avenue Ditch wash out
The ditch under 248 Avenue still has a wash out and will need to be repaired. At this time Mr.
Geise has not returned Supervisor Schneider’s calls.

Sunnybrook Ent: Leo Gerads: St. Anna Drive needs gravel on east end to match the tar and near
the corner that was worked on last year.
ACTION: A motion to have Kotzer haul in Gravel to the needed area on St Anna Drive was made by
Supervisor Stueve, seconded by Supervisor Schneider, motion carried.
Supervisor Stueve will contact Kotzer Excavating.
c-Request for final payment on 253rd/334 Improvements for $12,398.56
ACTION: A motion to approve the final payment to Knife River for the completion of 253rd/334
improvements in the amount of $12,398.56 was made by Supervisor Stueve, seconded by Supervisor
Schneider, motion carried, unanimously.
d-Sand Lake Road update
The opening of bids occurred on July 1, with the following two bids received:
Knife River $681,712.35
Craig Bardson Excavating $784,117.12

ACTION: A motion to approve Resolution 2026-18 approving the bid for the Sand Lake Road
improvements to go to Knife River for $681,712.35 was made by Supervisor Stueve, seconded by
Supervisor Gerads, motion carried, unanimously.
There was some discussion about lowering the culvert by Warren Atkinson, (33388 Sand Lake Road). This
project is not currently involved in the plans. Engineer Mathison does not see any advantage to lowering
the culvert. There is potential for a dip if we lower the culvert. The decision was made to leave it, culvert
is in good condition. No signs of wear. Who will it impact upstream and downstream? Jeremy will check
culvert again.
Engineer Mathison will notify us of the preconstruction meeting. The project may start in the middle of
August.
There will be a final Assessment hearing later this fall.
e. Jason Murray-Bonding for Sand Lake Road improvements
Mr Murray informed us of the procedure to take when taking out a bond for road improvements.

It was decided to have a special meeting to discuss the bonding and the amount. We will recess this
meeting to August 5, 6:30 to discuss the bonding for the project.
WEEDS

Weed Report-Supervisor Gerads
A weed tour was done on July 4. There are many weeds in the Right of ways that will need to be sprayed.
Letters will need to be sent to the following residents:
James Bredeck 20604 County Road 154.
Cody Marsolek, 35651 219th Avenue Albany MN
OLD BUSINESS
County inspectors, dump trucks from the county project are driving on 360th Street, not using
the interstate for the detour or the other county road. This is causing our roads to be in very
poor condition.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 2026-18 Stearns County Pioneer Road Club Road Closure
ACTION: A motion to approve Resolution 2026-18 allowing the closure of 219 Avenue for the dates of
Wednesday, September 16 to Monday September 21, 2026 was made by Supervisor Stueve, seconded by
Supervisor Gerads, motion carried, unanimously.
Large Gathering permit for Stearns County Pioneer Club
ACTION: A motion to approve the Large Gathering permit for Stearns County Pioneer Club was made by
Supervisor Gerads , seconded by Supervisor Stueve, motion carried, unanimously.
Moratorium on Data centers
Some discussion was had on the moratorium. Both the City of Albany and Avon Township have
proposed a moratorium. Clerk Noll will contact them for more information.
Doug Kerfeld, 36002 248th Avenue
Mr. Kerfeld is requesting to extend the culvert under the approach going into is field on 365th Street. He
completed the approach request and paid the fees. Supervisor Schneider will complete the permit
request.

OFFICER REPORTSClerk Noll-Ditch 28 Information
Supervisor Stueve gave a report on the Fire meeting he attended
UPCOMING EVENTS
July 28-Election Judge Training
August 4-PAT Primary Election
August 5-Extended meeting for budget research

August 11-Primary Election
August 13-District 5 Meeting
August 18-Planning Commission
August 24-Monthly Meeting
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: a motion to recess this meeting to August 5, 6:30 pm to discuss bonding was made by
Supervisor Stueve, seconded by Supervisor Schneider, motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Diane E Noll
Diane E Noll
Clerk/Treasurer
Approved Minutes

Brian Schneider

Albany Township Board Chair

Date: August 24, 2026