Bridgewater Township is a small rural community located in the Northeast corner of Rice County, Minnesota, roughly 30 miles south of Minneapolis-St. Paul. The area was first settled in 1844, and Bridgewater was officially organized as a township by the Rice County Board of Commissioners in 1853.
While living close to the cities of Northfield, Dundas and Faribault and major metropolitan shopping and entertainment offered by the Twin Cities, our residents enjoy the benefits of a rural lifestyle in a largely agricultural community.
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DECKER AVENUE CLOSED
Bridgewater Township officials are asking motorists to stay off of Decker Avenue between Hwy. 19 and 90th Street. A small spring has bubbled to the surface of the road necessitating the closing. The hole is about 1000 feet long and extends several feet into the ground.
The board is considering how to repair the street but it may take some time before the road dries out enough for work to begin.
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PLANNING AND ZONING APPLICATION FORMS
Bridgewater residents may contact Jim Braun, Zoning Administrator, at his office (800) 851-3383 or cell (612) 282-9496. Permits can be faxed to 763-389-3587 or emailed to him at jbraun @ northic.com
Conditional Use and Interim Use Permit Application
Deck Permit
Demolition Permit
Exterior Maintenance Permit
New Single Family Home Permit
Residential Additions and Porches Permit
Garage Permit
Pole Buildings
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING ORDINANCE
The Bridgewater Town Board unanimously approved the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance at the June 12, 2007 meeting. The documents are available for review by clicking on the links below.
Click to view the Comprehensive Plan.
Click to view the Table of Contents for the Zoning Ordinance.
Click to view the Zoning Ordinance.
Click to view the 2007 Fee Schedule.
Click to view the Acknowledgments.
Water Resources Center/Info on Septic Systems
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LAWSUIT UPDATE
Regarding the lawsuit by Advanced BioEnergy, Judge Wolf returned a decision on 1/4/08, granting in part and denying our motion for summary judgment. As the court noted, the primary issue involved Count 1 - the alleged inconsistency between the county and township ordinances. The court reaffirmed a "township is expressly authorized to prohibit what the county might permit." The court also rejected the other procedural challenges to the adoption of the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance. More information will be posted here as it becomes available.
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Town Board Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month at the Bridgewater Town Hall located at 500 Railway Street, 1/2 mile west of downtown Dundas at 7 p.m. Special meetings may be scheduled as needed and will be posted at the Town Hall and on this website.
2008 Meeting Schedule*
Monday, May 12, 5 p.m. Road Tour
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 7 p.m. Regular meeting
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 7 p.m. Work session
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 7 p.m. Work session/regular meeting for actions which cannot wait until June
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 7:30 p.m. Planning Commission meeting
Saturday, June 14, 2008 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Planning Commission work session (exact beginning and ending time will be confirmed at the meeting on the 28th
*Meeting dates for 2008 will be the second Tuesday of each month. When there are agenda items which require action taken before the second Tuesday of the month, an additional regular meeting may be held on the fourth Tuesday.
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WEEKLY WORK SESSIONS
The Bridgewater Township Board of Supervisors will hold weekly work sessions on the first and third, fourth and fifth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. The exception are those Tuesdays when the work session is cancelled.
BRIDGEWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS
A majority of the board may attend Bridgewater planning commission meetings, which are usually held the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.
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2008 Meeting Schedule*
Monday, May 12, 5 p.m. Road Tour
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 7 p.m. Regular meeting
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 7 p.m. Work session
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 7 p.m. Work session/regular meeting for actions which cannot wait until June
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 7:30 p.m. Planning Commission meeting
Saturday, June 14, 2008 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Planning Commission work session (exact beginning and ending time will be confirmed at the meeting on the 28th
*Meeting dates for 2008 will be the second Tuesday of each month. When there are agenda items which require action taken before the second Tuesday of the month, an additional regular meeting may be held on the fourth Tuesday.
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WEEKLY WORK SESSIONS
The Bridgewater Township Board of Supervisors will hold weekly work sessions on the first and third, fourth and fifth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. The exception are those Tuesdays when the work session is cancelled.
BRIDGEWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS
A majority of the board may attend Bridgewater planning commission meetings, which are usually held the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.
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