CASTLE ROCK TOWNSHIP 2537 240TH STREET WEST

FARMINGTON, MN 55024 PHONE 651-460-2221 FAX 651-463-3569 OFFICE HOURS: TUES & THURS 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

August, September, October 2012 Volume 4, Issue 3

Castle Rock Chronicle

Castle Rock Board of Supervisors

Meet monthly 2nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Drea Doffing , Chair 651-463-3121

Russell Zellmer, Vice-Chair 651-463-4064

Dave Nicolai 651-463-2327 Mike Rademacher 651-463-2232

Sandra Weber 651-463-4725

Colette Mumm, Treasurer 651-463-4839

Jane Bistodeau, Clerk 651-463-2253

Castle Rock Planning Commission

Meet monthly 4th Tuesday 7:00 p.m.

Monique Berg , Chair 651-463-3699

Arlyn Lamb, Vice-Chair 651-460-4927

Lori Abeln 651-460-6342 Jane Bistodeau 651-463-2253

Jerry Larson 651 463-2711

Building Official Scott Qualle 952-442-7520

MNSpect, Inc.

Road Maintenance Mark Henry

Communication Committee Drea Doffing (Supervisor)

Volunteers: Randy Becker

Jane Bistodeau

Colette Mumm

Finance Committee Colette Mumm

Parks Committee Drea Doffing (Supervisor)

Roads Committee

Russell Zellmer (Supervisor)

Ken Betzold, Chair John Day

Mark Henry David Mumm

Jim Ozmun

Official notices are published in the Farmington Independent and the Cannon Falls Beacon. They are posted at the Town Hall, Farmers Mill & Elevator, and the Castle Rock Banks in

Farmington and Castle Rock.

Since the storms of June 15 - 21, the town-

ship has started the process with (FEMA)

Federal Emergency Management Agency.

We are working to repair and recover the

costs of damages associated to our infra-

structure. To date, we've had a FEMA

representative touring the township to de-

termine the extent of damages.

Storm Damage

Results of the primary election held on

Tuesday, August 14th are as follows:

Federal Office

US Senate

Independence Party

Stephen Williams 145

Glen Anderson Menze 58

Republican Party

David Carlson 2573

Dob Carney Jr. 1004

Kurt Bills 6774

DFL Party

Darryl Stanton 180

Jack Edward Shepard 355

Amy Klobuchar 7719

Dick Franson 220

US Representative-District 2

Republican Party

David Gerson 1584

John Kline 9629

DFL Party

Mike Obermueller 7159

County Office

County Commissioner-District 1

Mike Slavik 1286

Dean Birnstengel 106

Christy Jo Fogarty 773

Brian Jaye Budenski 243

Mark A Henry 672

Judicial Offices

Supreme Court

Chief Justice

Dan Griffith 5433

Lorie Skjerven Gildea 7791

Jill Clark 3155

Associate Justice 4

David R. Stras 7652

Alan Nelson 3164

Tim Tingelstad 5246

Election Results

According to Minnesota State Statute

160.2715, plowing, tilling and other opera-

tions within County right of way is unlaw-

ful. The County reserves the right to ask

for the removal of crops planted in the

right of way, or the County may remove

them at the owner’s expense. Civil liabil-

ity may also be extended to those who

plowed or tilled the right of way illegally.

Road Right-of-Ways

General Election Reminders

Absentee balloting for the general election

begins on September 21st and ballots must

be RECEIVED (not postmarked) by Elec-

tion Day. Voter pre-registration ends on

October 16th at 5:00 p.m. The election

will be held on Tuesday, November 6th at

the Castle Rock Town hall between the

hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. For

more information about elections and vot-

ing contact: Dakota County at 651-438-

4576; or the Office of the Secretary of

State at 651-201-1339. Websites are

http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/

CountyGovernmnet/VotingElections/

default.htm ; or http://

www.sos.state.mn.us/indes.aspx?

page=134.

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Thank You

The Planning Commission has spent the last few

months reviewing the Ordinances for our Township.

Many changes have occurred in the township since the

last review 10 years ago. This has been an excellent

opportunity for all members of the commission. We

expect that our review and revisions to the ordinances

will help to increase understanding and interpretation

of the ordinances. We will complete the review and

draft of the ordinance book this fall.

Thank you,

Monique Berg

Planning Commission

Castle Rock township would like to construct a 20’ x

20’ shelter, similar to the picture below, to be erected at

the Countryside baseball park on Hwy 50. The town-

ship will provide the necessary materials, if you or

someone you know (ie Eagle Scout project, Boy Scout

troop, etc.) would be interested in volunteering to build

the structure. Please contact our office at 651-460-

2221. Thank you!

Park Shelter

Thank you to all those who voted in the recent county

primary. People exercising their right to vote is the

foundation of democracy. I look forward to continu-

ing to serve the people of Castle Rock Township.

Your servant,

Mark A. Henry

School starts for the majority of Minnesota stu-

dents on Tuesday, September 4th.

The CapX2020 project began construction in April

2012 near the Cedar Mountain Substation (Renville

County) and the Helena Substation (Scott County).

Project staff are working with the landowners in west-

ern Scott County to purchase easements, as well as

conduct the detailed design and engineering work nec-

essary prior to construction. CapX2020 expects to

begin contacting landowners in Dakota County in late

2012 to explain the project and the easement process.

Right of way agents will first contact affected land-

owners by mail with project information, and follow

up by phone to schedule an in-person meeting. Initial

meetings are conducted to learn more about the affect-

ed property and discuss issues such a pole placement

and how properties are impacted.

A big thank you from the Empire

Rockets 4-H club for the use of the

Castle Rock Town hall for our month-

ly meetings. Your continued support

only makes our club grow stronger.

We had 31 youth exhibit at the Dako-

ta County fair in August, and over half of these young

adults will be exhibiting at the State Fair!

Thank you to the citizens of Castle Rock for your

confidence in voting me in to be a Board Supervi-

sor. I will do my best to represent you wisely. Do

not hesitate to call me with your questions or con-

cerns.

Sandy Weber

Road Grader Etiquette

Wild parsnip mimics dill

weed in fields and along

roadsides. When the sap of

this invasive plant comes in contact with skin, it

can cause a rash, blistering and discoloration of the

skin. For more information contact the MN DNR

at (651) 296-6157 or http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/

invasives/terrestrialplants/herbaceous/

wildparsnip.html.

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Wild Parsnips

Castle Rock Chronicle

Passing working graders is acceptable, though at

your own risk. Please keep in mind the following

tips. Reduce speed and maintain a distance of

about 75-100 feet between your vehicle and the

grader. Be especially vigilant in hilly areas. Cau-

tion is urged when attempting to cross wind rows

created by the grader. Be advised that occasional-

ly the grader may blade against traffic.

2537 240th Street West

Farmington, MN 55024-9756

Phone: 651-460-2221

Fax: 651-463-3569

Email:

castlerocktownship@frontiernet.net

CASTLE ROCK

TOWNSHIP

Planning Commission Regular

Meetings 7:00 PM

Tuesday August, 28th, 2012

Tuesday, September 25th, 2012

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012

Tuesday, November 27th, 2012

Board of Supervisors Regular

Meetings 7:00 PM

Tuesday, September 11th, 2012

Tuesday, October 9th, 2012

Tuesday, November13th, 2012

Tuesday, December 11th, 2012

Meeting Calendar

www.castlerocktownship.com

Inside this issue:

FEMA update

Election Results

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Right of Ways

Election Reminders

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1

Planning Commission

Thank You

CapX2020

Park Shelter

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2

Wild Parsnip

Road Grader etiquette

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3

Meeting Calendar 4