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11-21-2006 Town Board NEW SCANDIA TOWN BOARD AGENDA November 21, 2006 PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS 7:00 P.M. BUSINESS MEETING 7:30 P.M. 1. Call to order by Chairman Dennis Seefeldt 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Public Forum 4. Public Hearings a) Public Improvement Hearing, 2007 Paving Project (Resolution 11-21-06-01) 5. Approval of Consent Agenda a) Minutes for Town Board 10-17-06 and 11-14-06 b) Treasurer's Report. c) Payment of Vouchers d) Approve Letter of Credit Reductions for Wild Bush Acres e) Approve Letter of Credit Reductions for Natures Walk f) Approve Change Order No. 1 to Jay Bros for additional work on 2006 Culvert Replacement Project g) Approve Pay Request No. 2 to Jay Bros. for 2006 Culvert Replacement h) Approve Pay Request No. 1 to Peterson Excavating for Olsen-Sandgren-Hawkinson Storm Sewer Improvements 6. Committee Reports a) Parks and Recreation Committee (None) b) Ice Rink Repair Committee(Verbal) c) Park Dedication Requirements Subcommittee(Verbal) 7. Staff Reports a) Police Department Deputy Chris Howard b) Fire Department Fire Chief Steve Spence c) Township Engineer Tom Peterson d) Town Attorney Dave Hebert NEW SCANDIA TOWN BOARD AGENDA NOVEMBER 21,2006 Page 2 of 2 e) Town Administrator Anne Hurlburt 1) Consider adopting Washington County All Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution (11- 21-06-02) 2) Consider request from Sanders Wacker Bergly Inc. for Additional Compensation for Expenses Related to the Comprehensive Parks Plan 3) Consider Process for Creating a City Logo 4) Hiring of Part-Time/ Seasonal Maintenance Worker 5) Discuss Possible Nomination for Comfort Lake/Forest Lake Watershed District Board of Managers 8. General Business 9. Additions to the Agenda. 10. Adjournment. Meeting Date: 11/21/2006 Agenda Item: 4/ Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651)433-2274 Action Requested: Hold a public improvement hearing for the 2007 Paving Project, and consider adopting Resolution 11-21-06-01 ordering the improvement and preparation of plans. A four-fifths majority vote of the Board is required to adopt this resolution. Deadline/ Timeline: If the project is ordered on November 21,plans would be prepared for approval by the City Council in January, 2007. Bids would be awarded in March. Construction would occur May through August, with the assessment hearing in October, 2007. Background: • The Board accepted the Feasibility Report prepared by engineers Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik (BRA) on October 17, 2006. • Notice of the hearing was published and mailed to property owners proposed to be assessed. • A public information meeting was held on November 15, 2006. • The estimated total project cost is $2,221,140. • Chisago Lakes Township will share in the cost of the project pursuant to the terms of a joint powers agreement. Their share of the project is estimated at $364,234. • New Scandia's share of the project would be financed by a general obligation improvement bond issue, to be repaid through special assessments and property tax revenue over a 10-year period. A preliminary analysis of the bond issue, the projected impacts on property tax rates, and a debt service analysis (both before and after the bond issue) were prepared by Northland Securities. Please see the attached. • The estimated assessments are $1,462 per assessable unit on collector streets and $4,384 per unit on residential streets. The final amount will be determined at the assessment hearing, following construction. Page 1 of 2 11/17/06 • The financial analysis assumes that the assessments would be repaid over a 10-year period; this is longer than the 5-year period for previous projects due to the larger assessment amount. The analysis also assumed a 6 percent interest rate. However, the final terms will be determined at the assessment hearing and should consider the interest rate on the bond issue and prevailing rates at that time. Recommendation: The Board should hold the public hearing. After the hearing, you have several options: 1. Adopt the resolution ordering the improvement and preparation of plans for the entire project described in the Preliminary Report and listed in the resolution; 2. Reduce the size of the project by deleting road segments as you deem appropriate before adopting the resolution; or 3. Delay a decision to a future date(must be within 6 months of the improvement hearing); or 4. Decide not to proceed with the project. Of all the street segments proposed for paving, the most concern has been raised for 205th Street and Quint Avenue, the roads serving the "log house landing"on the St. Croix River and the surrounding (mostly seasonal) residences. There is a trout stream, and other environmental features, that may require extra care in design and construction. Concerns have also been raised due to steep grades on 197th Street, also near the St. Croix River. If these segments were postponed until the 2009 project, additional study could be undertaken without risk of delay to the rest of the 2007 paving project. Deleting segments from the project will affect the total cost of the project, as well as the calculation of the estimated assessments depending upon the cost and how many assessable units are on each segment. Attachments/ • Draft Resolution No. 11-21-06-01 Materials provided: • Map of Street Locations • Public Information Meeting, Summary of Questions and Answers • Financial Analysis, 2007 Improvement Bond Issue Contact(s): Tom Peterson, Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik 651-604-4868 Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (2007 paving improvement hearing) Page 2 of 2 11/17/06 NEW SCANDIA TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION NO. 11-21-06-01 RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS WHEREAS, a resolution of the Town Board adopted the October 17, 2006 fixed a date for a Town Board hearing with reference to the improvement of the following streets and roads in New Scandia Township,to-wit; 1. 232nd Street North from Lofton Avenue to west end; 2. 235th Street North from Meadowbrook to west end; 3. Ostrum Avenue North from Oakhill to south end; 4. Penrose Avenue from Highway 97 to south; 5. 223w Street from Olinda to east end; 6. 220th Street North from Highway 95 to Quarry; 7. 197th Street from Highway 95 to Quint Avenue; 8. Quint Avenue St.; 9. 205th Street from Quinnell to east end; 10. Quint Avenue from 205th Street to north end; 11. 209th Street North from Highway 95 to Quadrant Avenue; 12. Quadrant Avenue from 209th Street to north end; 13. Quality Trail from 209th Street to west end; 14. 235th Street North from Highway 95 to Quentin Avenue; 15. Quentin Avenue North and South of 235th Street; 16. 228th Street North from Manning Trail to Lofton Avenue; 17. 240th Street North from Morgan to Oldfield; 18. 240th Street from Manning to west end; 19. 240th Street from Manning to east end; by the application of Class 5 or other aggregate and other subgrade construction, ditch construction and application of bituminous surfacing; and WHEREAS, ten days mailed notice and two weeks published notice of the hearing was given and the hearing was held thereon on the 21 st day of November, 2006 at which all persons desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NEW SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA: 1 1. That such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the Resolution adopted October 17, 2006. 2. Thomas Peterson, Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Associates, is hereby designated as the engineer for this improvement. The engineer shall prepare plans and specifications for the making of such improvement. Adopted by the Town Board this 21st day of November, 2006. Dennis D. Seefeldt, Chairman ATTEST Anne Hurlburt, Clerk/Administrator 2 ientrisia >rim"\ , _ 2 sz� i _ - -I, II <� pl. - I °; o BONE g.-iU It F , ki_r <mu -.. I' o• 1111 -- 111111 4-41-1, 1 1:- lii ....d, oth I _, ii LBEd�� , i� Ifs i �= IIIIAll gsy4a Q �� ir • ----,- wi,- , ,. ,timil 1 , hlk. ' " INal 1111,.-- 1D 0 iiii - BM ST.N.60. 1� �,X. CIII AMMO �I N„ 1 ri A '\1,, 't / -.I -7 1.1.1 _.1[04 l� *IIhih:ii1 mum Bh ET, ER 1 . I I��LT7LµJtr��-■�1 Milli ( --4 c,4 iiikii ., 7 UM =,3 �N..� )- �t, !tIIIiLIL11.:w � mR ! ' HHiIrJpiy klif � QJ` rio STATE HWY.BEr I. — 1�Ap� �h Na.i p•m ���� il f04.211EiliNsos, SYLVAN Ill I YBERRY TRAIL P sal ( PP .. ---fr reis 0 Jim ig, ,, _ (ii Lk iii _, -\ L /-- , 1- „ , Si. .; r - F4 ii 4 10 1 1,... LAKEj ...„, r 7 4. rFISH IPA E 1� ® MN �1 — - 111 el--���� all 01 Nicti ��: � � I -3�e� ,/, LAKE I, ,1 -vailiwiti Q„ 0 198th ST. —HAVI' _• �S - y Ng Silk I� E! �' , aa`- ®® , #p ' di e��` • LAKE =_ Pj/ esl• CORD:'--._ _. ' ... C _ I A IV ^7_���ljjpl MI \ � L 1 2007 STREET IMPROVEMENTS 1�J ;- I �— piBoneatroo 3CANDIA TOWNSHIP a®o PROPOSED PAVING L FIGURE 1 Ir..Rosette '°°° Anderiik Q ?007 STREET IMPROVEMENTS Associates 806133F01.DWG DATE:SEPT. 14, 2006 COMM:56806133 Engineers & Architects New Scandia Township Public Information Meeting 2007 Street Improvements November 15, 2006 Town Board Members in Attendance: Chair Dennis Seefeldt, Supervisors Mike Hinz, Mike Harnetty,Nancy Madden and Blair Joselyn Staff in Attendance: Engineer Tom Peterson, Attorney Dave Hebert, Administrator Anne Hurlburt After a brief presentation by Tom Peterson there was a question and answer period. A summary of the questions and answer follows. What will be the tonnage rating of the newly paved streets? Collectors will be paved to a 9-ton rating; local streets will be 7-ton. Will gravel trucks continue to use 228" Street? The Township cannot prohibit gravel trucks on the road but that will be taken into account in the design. How wide is the existing right-of-way? That varies by road segment, but most streets have 60 or 66 feet of right-of-way. Some existing ditches are steep; will they all be changed to a 3:1 slope? Some will be widened and flattened; some steeper areas may be left. What feedback has been sought and received from the DNR and watershed on paving of 205h Street to the St. Croix River? Why is it necessary to pave the road? We have been in contact with the DNR,National Park Service and watershed. They recognize the right of the township to pave its roads. The gravel roads require more maintenance, and gravel washes out and runs off to the trout stream and river. The project can include storm sewer improvements to limit runoff. There have been no formal comments at this time but the other agencies are willing to listen and review plans. They will make suggestions on devices and options for dealing with the water before it reaches the river. What are "benefited properties?" All abutting properties or those that use the road are considered to be benefited. Corner lots are considered 1 '/2 units for calculating assessments. 2007 Street Improvements Public Information Meeting,November 15,2006 Page 2 of 4 How do properties without driveway access benefited by improving the abutting road? They benefit from reduced dust, noise and maintenance cost. Will Dressel Contracting, which has heavy truck traffic impacting 240th Street but no frontage, be assessed? If they do not abut the road they are not assessed. However, because 240th is a collector, the township bears more of the cost and less is assessed to the abutting property owners. Many land owners on my road are seasonal residents only; how do they benefit with their minimal use? There is no "credit" for seasonal use. Are there other costs besides blacktop included in the assessment? Engineering, legal and other costs are built into all the estimates. Will storm drainage improvements be assessed? No, only the cost of the bituminous pavement will be assessed. Are driveway culverts included in the project? No; the road will be matched into the existing driveways but we will not put in any driveway culverts. What will happen at the dead-end at the end of 240? There will be a turn-around; additional land may be required from the Chisago Lake Township side of the road. Will 240th west to July Ave., in Forest Lake/Wyoming Township be paved? Staff has been in contact with Forest Lake and they have no plans to pave the road at this time. A small portion of Penrose was paved as part of an adjacent development project. Will property at the end of the road be assessed? Each parcel must be reviewed individually. Exact assessments will be determined at the assessment hearing. Could 205`h to the log house landing be considered a collector road, as it has more benefit to the whole community than to the abutting property owners? The board could consider that. 2007 Street Improvements Public Information Meeting,November 15,2006 Page 3 of 4 Should the township pay all the cost of the project? Some communities pay all the cost of this type of projects; others assess 100% of the cost to property owners. Only 29% of the total cost is proposed to be assessed. Extra work beyond the paving, such as for storm sewers, is not assessed at all. Will someone who is knowledgeable about natural resource protection be advising on the project? BRA, the township's engineering firm, has natural resource specialists who are consulting on the project. Will properties that already have partially paved roads (such as 209th Street off Highway 95) be assessed for what was already blacktopped by the state? Such situations will be looked at on an individual basis. What is an assessable unit? One home or one buidable lot is one assessment unit. What about undeveloped land? The number of units is based on how many homes could potentially be built considering front footage and land area. What if a new road would be required to develop additional units? Would the units assessed include those potential lots? No, only potential lots that would front on the road to be paved are counted as units. The spring box water lines under Quint Ave. are very fragile. How will they be protected during construction? If the water lines can withstand current traffic, they should be okay as there will be no digging in that area. How does the assessment process work? Can special circumstances be considered? The assessment hearing will be held after the project has been built, and special circumstances may be considered at that time. Must the board decide to pave all the roads, or nothing? No,they can take all factors into consideration and decide what roads to pave. A policy decision was made in 1989 to pave all roads but the board can decide not to pave in specific situations. 2007 Street Improvements Public Information Meeting,November 15,2006 Page 4 of 4 What happens when the board changes to the new city council? The city council may make changes in the decisions made by the board before the project is bid. Will residents have input on design? Yes, all suggestions are welcome. Will access to homes be maintained during the construction process? Yes, the contract will require access be maintained at all times. Will the railroad be assessed? No. Unbuildable property, such as that along the railroad tracks, cannot be assessed. Will the short road parallel to the railroad tracks to the south of 205"St. be paved as part of the project? Yes. It will be about the same width as it is now. Will trees be removed? It may be necessary to remove some trees if they hang over the roadway, but we will try to avoid them as much as possible. The river corridor regulations allow for cutting of trees in road right of way if needed. Has the railroad been contacted? No, but they will be. Why do roads need to be paved? The cost to maintain paved roads is significantly less. Will property owners be able to work with the road contractor to pave driveways and private roads at the same time? Yes, but that will be between the property owner and the contractor. Some contractors are willing to do that but others are not. New Scandia Township Memo To: Town Board Members From: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator Date: 11/16/2006 Re: Financial Analysis, 2007 Improvement Bond Issue Attached are several spreadsheets prepared by Monte Eastvold, V.P. of Northland Securities, with the assistance of Township Treasurer Colleen Firkus, to illustrate the financial impacts of the bond issue that will be necessary to finance the 2007 paving project. A bond issue of$2,010,000 was modeled. This amount is preliminary and could be reduced depending upon the bids received and any cash on hand that might be used for the project. This should be considered a preliminary analysis and may change when final figures for interest rates, etc. are known. As shown on page 1 of the attachment, the bond issue would be paid in 10 annual installments beginning in 2008. A portion of the issue ($540,730, or 26.9%)would be assessed to benefiting property owners over a 10 year period, also beginning in 2008. The remainder would be repaid from general property tax revenues. Debt service payments estimated at approximately$250,000 per year. After projected assessment income, the tax levy is estimated at$170,000 the first year, increasing to approximately$205,000 in year 10. Page 2 of the attachment shows how the projected tax levy would affect the property tax of homes of various values. (This does not reflect any decrease in existing debt levies as they are paid off.) Pages 3 through 6 of the attachment are a debt management analysis of the Township's five existing bond issues. Page 3 summarizes the combined debt service requirements of all five issues. It shows that the required payments will decrease substantially over the next three years when the four of the current issues are paid off. Page 7 shows what the debt management analysis would look like with the addition of the proposed 2007 bond issue. Finally, page 8 is the debt service schedule for the proposed bond issue. Mr. Eastvold is not available for the November 21 meeting; however, he will be present for future meetings concerning the financing of this project. If there are any questions that you have prior to the hearing, please let me know and we will try to get that information for you. 429-10 CITY OF SCANDIA,MINNESOTA GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 2007,SERIES A • . .;::.Bond1*rtient5t:: * :;:;: :: .ROverSle O..ute :. Ml::s:°: :: :;*4... .. Est. Total Statutory Special Est. Annual (12-1) Interest Debt 5,00% Cap. Other Assessment Tax Surplus/ Cumulative Year Principal Rate Interest Payment Coverage Interest Revenues Income Levy Deficit Balance 2007 0 0.00% 57,135 57,135 57,135 107,128 0 2,704 0 52,697 52,697 2008 165,000 3.90% 85,703 250,703 263,238 0 86,517 170,000 -6,721 45,976 2009 175,000 4.00% 79,268 254,268 266,981 0 83,272 173,000 -10,708 35,267 2010 180,000 4.10% 72,268 252,268 264,881 0 80,028 175,000 -9,853 25,415 2011 190,000 4.15% 64,888 254,888 267,632 0 76,784 180,000 -10,848 14,566 2012 195,000 4.20% 57,003 252,003 264,603 0 73,539 185,000 -6,063 8,503 2013 205,000 4.25% 48,813 253,813 266,503 0 70,295 190,000 -6,208 2,295 2014 210,000 4.30% 40,100 250,100 262,605 0 67,051 195,000 -554 1,740 2015 220,000 4.40% 31,070 251,070 263,624 0 63,806 200,000 183 1,923 2016 230,000 4.50% 21,390 251,390 263,960 0 60,562 203,000 -398 1,525 2017 240,000 4.60% 11,040 251,040 263,592 0 57,317 205,000 -1,275 251 2018 0 0.00% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,010,000 568,675 2,578,675 2,704,752 107,128 0 721,875 1,876,000 251 APplicatronlOf:Fib►ids::::::;;:;:;:;:;::`:;::: `::'.. ... .:::::.::::::::::::::::: 2007 Improvement Project(A) 2,221,140 Est.Amount of Assessments: $540,730 Less: Chisago Town Contribution -364,234 Percentage of Issue Assessed: 26.90% Total Hard Costs 1,856,906 Interest Rate on Assessments: 6.00% Add: Issuance Expenses First Installment Collection: 2008 Est. Underwriter's Discount(1.96%) 39,396 Number of Annual Installments: 10 Est.Capitalized Interest(15 Months) 107,128 Start Date of Assessments: 11/30/2007 Est. Financial Advisory Fee 0 Est. Bond Counsel 5,000 2007:1Rba ilri pebveriieiit oji c# {Aj :: Est. Co.Aud. Fee/O.S. Printing 850 Est. Fairness Opinion 1,500 Est. Road Project Costs 2,221,140 Est. Registration/Paying Agent 4,620 Includes Engineering,Staking Total 2,015,400 Inspection&Contingencies Less: Investment Income Rounded For Issuance ;2,010,000 Total Improvement Costs: 2,221,140 r:.1.:. 0iiii i`i ` i i iii? i si i i i i5 i li!ggi'5P i iii iiHU i ii iii i! iiii i ''.i M Bonds Dated: 4/1/2007 Bonds Mature: 12/1/08 Through 12/1/17 Interest Payments: 12/1/07&Semiannually Each 6/1 & 12/1 Thereafter. Call Option: Callable 12/1/2015 @ Par Plus Accrued Interest. Registrar/Pay Agent: Northland Trust Services Minimum Bid: $1,970,604 Est.Average Coupon: 4.3543% Est. Net Effective Rate: 4.6560% Bond Sale Date: Late March, Early April,2007. Bond Closing Date: Approximately 30 Business Days After Sale. Bond Counsel: Kennedy&Graven Monte Eastvold,V.P., Northland Securities, Inc. Dated: 11/9/2006 / 429-10 CITY OF SCANDIA,MINNESOTA GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 2007,SERIES A „.......,..,........,............,...........,.,.,.......................,,..,....,... .....„.,.;,.....,............,...........,........,..........,...,.,...,. ::: ::: ::::::::::::: ::::::i: : : :::::::::.:-:T:::::•:•:i: :::::•:-:::::::::::::::::::: :H::::::.::::::H:::::: ::::::::::::::::•:•:•:.:::•:•:::::::::::::::-:::::::::::: ::i:: :i:::::: i*40iii01:1i: : :::::::::: : :::::::::E401ii40t; :i: 1H: ::::::::: Estimated Estimated Assessment Interest Assessment Assessment Interest Assessment Year Prinqipal 6.00% income Principal 0.00% Income 2007 0 2,704 2,704 0 0 0 2008 54,073.00 32,444 86,517 0.00 0 0 2009 54,073.00 29,199 83,272 0.00 0 0 2010 54,073.00 25,955 80,028 0.00 0 0 2011 54,073.00 22,711 76,784 0.00 0 0 2012 54,073.00 19,466 73,539 0.00 0 0 2013 54,073.00 16,222 70,295 0.00 0 0 2014 54,073.00 12,978 67,051 0.00 0 0 2015 54,073.00 9,733 63,806 0.00 0 0 2016 54,073.00 6,489 60,562 0.00 0 0 2017 54,073.00 3,244 57,317 0.00 0 0 2018 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 540,730.00 181,145 721,875 0.00 0 0 .....,.,.............,...,.....,.,.,.,............................................................,.............,..............,.,...,.......,....... ::::::::::::::*:::::::: : •:::::::: : : :::::•:::::•: ::T.0 Annual Tax Residential Market Value Est. Tax Capacity Capacity $150,000 $300,000 $450,000 Tax Value Incr. Rate Net Tax Capacity Year Levy 1.00% Increase $1,500 $3,000 $4,500 2007 0 6,214,120 2008 170,000 6,276,261 2.71% 40.63 81.26 121.89 2009 173,000 6,339,024 2.73% 40.94 81.87 122.81 2010 175,000 6,402,414 2.73% 41.00 82.00 123.00 2011 180,000 6,466,438 2.78% 41.75 83.51 125.26 2012 185,000 6,531,103 2.83% 42.49 84.98 127.47 2013 190,000 6,596,414 2.88% 43.21 86.41 129.62 2014 195,000 6,662,378 2.93% 43.90 87.81 131.71 2015 200,000 6,729,002 2.97% 44.58 89.17 133.75 2016 203,000 6,796,292 2.99% 44.80 89.61 134.41 2017 205,000 6,864,254 2.99% 44.80 89.59 134.39 2018 0 6,932,897 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,876,000 Average Annual Incr: $42.81 $85.62 $128.43 Average Monthly Incr: $3.57 $7.14 $10.70 Monte Eastvold,V.P., Northland Securities, inc. Dated: 11/9/2006 --) Oc„ DMS-WO CITY OF SCANDIA,MINNESOTA Summary of Outstanding Bond Issues :::: Tritid:T''dTitY6•cnt ry 0 one a merit T Banda`•`..`:>: :.=>: «::•::•::::::::.:.:.:_•:-:;-:- .. Y s e.. ssncs... ... . ................_ :=::.: ::::: ::::::•::':;::::::::>:.:<::Revenue:$oui:ces:::::.::::_:=:_::::<_::::.:;:::.:::::::.:` ::::Cnsti:�[oiv::;::: Statutory Total Special Tax Interest Fund Mo. Year Principal Coupon Interest Payment 5%Cov'g Required Rates Assessments Levies Earnings Balance 864.208 - 2006 551,000 - 103.157 654,157 30.692 684.849 0 69,000 601,000 36,636 885.995 - 2007 566,000 - 83.472 649,472 30.566 680,038 0 35,200 343,300 37,016 62I.474 - 2008 545,000 - 61,576 606,576 30,329 636,905 0 0 288.000 25.482 298.050 - 2009 325,000 - 34.060 359,060 17,953 377.013 0 0 268,000 10,159 140,177 - 2010 90.000 - 23,293 113,293 5.665 118,957 0 0 106,000 5.945 132,860 - 2011 95,000 - 20.143 115,143 5,757 120,900 0 0 106,000 5,647 123,607 - 2012 100,000 - 16.675 116.675 5,834 122,509 0 0 106.000 5,253 112,351 - 2013 100,000 - 12.875 112,875 5,644 118,519 0 0 106,000 4,775 104,607 - 2014 105,000 - 8.925 113.925 5,696 119,621 0 0 106,000 4,446 95,432 - 2015 110,000 - 4,620 114,620 5,731 120,351 0 0 106,000 4,056 85.137 - 2016 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2017 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2018 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2019 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2020 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2021 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2022 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,587,000 368,795 2,955,795 143,866 3,099,661 0 104,200 2,136,300 139,414 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (I) Indicates the total Principal payment due annually for all live bond issues. (2) Indicates the total Interest payment due annually for all live bond issues. (3) Principal and Interest payments due annually for all live bond issues. (4) Indicates the Statutory 5%debt service coverage requirement for General Obligation debt(as per Minnesota Statutes§475). (5) Combines the Payment and the 5%Coverage columns for total annual payment requirement. (6) Indicates the annual anticipated water rates and sewer rates as a revenue source. (7) Indicates the annual anticipated special assessments as a revenue source. (8) Indicates the annual anticipated tax levies as a revenue source. (9) Indicates the annual anticipated level of interest earnings(at 4.25%)on the debt service Fund Balance as a revenue source. (10) Indicates the yearend annual debt service Fund Balance following payment of Principal and Interest from expected revenue sources. Northland Securities,Inc. Dated: t 1/16/2006 Page: I DMS-WO 925M C.O.Improvement Bonds of 2002 Callable? • • • al•.•.•.•.•.. •.:•l-:•>}:•i is•>is<...,`;:•::::i>._:;:,:-:;••'•�' -�''�S is .•:-.-:. • ....• --•.................-...•..•.•...:.:.:.:.:.:::-::::•>::::-:::•:•::•>----•..•.•.•.-..•.•.:.-.:.•.•.•.•-•..•.•:.• .,.-...,...-.-... cc ........ ..Ta............Jntdresl•:.'':: :.::.- fiarisJ:=>;:>:: N o., Year-....Prmci P.il-...-Cau on.....Jnierest - ..•.••Pa}inert•...-..•. %�av'.•.•.•.•-•.-..-I�c quircd•:•:• Year •: �:�:�:�Ratcs� :� .�:� :�lssiiicts� :�� �: • Li c s::<::=>: =.::::rarriirig :.::.':: -::::13al�ir1cc::•`>:: 484.837 12 2006 185.000 4.00% 21,012 206,012 10,301 216,313 2006 0 26,000 150,000 20.606 465.130 12 2007 195,000 4.20% 13.217 208,217 10,411 218,628 2007 0 1,200 0 19.768 267,470 12 2008 205,000 4.45% 4.561 209.561 10.478 220,039 2008 0 0 0 11,367 58.799 585,000 38,790 623,790 31,190 654,980 0 27,200 150,000 51,741 The Improvement Bonds of 2002 were issued fora total Principal amount of$925,000. Final bond payment is scheduled for December of 2009. Bond proceeds financed the 2002 street improvements. The bonds arc payable from special assessments,annual tax levies and arc additionally secured by unlimited ad valorem taxes. The early call feature becomes effective Recommendation: Provided special assessments and annual tax levies arc received as indicated,no special action is required on the part of the City regarding this issue. 100M C.O.Certificate of Indebtedness of 2003 Callable? .•-•.. .....:........•.T at:•:::-:•:•: >::::.;_.:>.:;:•.:;... • ...-...... ••.. ........... .............At ...........••••- �::SpCe1�I•:!::_:.� ::.,:.ra`::,:.::::;,:. .:::�n[ef[•Si:::'_:_ i:.'Funi .. ::;': car.....l't.incipal:-.:::` oupon......lntcregi.:--,.:::::•ha ynient•::-:-:.;::::::5✓a:Cnv' .:•>< lie utred:•:•:•. Year :a: 1 ages: :•:-Asses5itierlls:: :•:�::::• v`-->::::•::: ... •. 3, ;•.u. -..•: ... ......... ......... ...... ..... ..�.tom.........�.nrnings;.,.;... ,.�;.;.l3alanc.4-- -. 2.000 12 2006 20.000 2.60% 1,740 21.740 1.087 22,827 2006 0 0 35,000 0 14,173 12 2007 20.000 2.90% 1.220 21,220 1.061 22,281 2007 0 0 30,000 0 21.892 12 2008 20.000 3.20% 640 20.640 1,032 21,672 2008 0 0 0 0 220 60,000 3,600 63,600 3,180 66,780 0 0 65,000 0 The Certificate of Indebtedness of 2003 was issued for a total Principal amount of$100.000. Final bond payment is scheduled for December of 2009. Bond proceeds financed a new Fire Truck. The bonds are payable solely from annual tax levies and arc additionally secured by unlimited ad valorem taxes. The early call feature becomes effective Recommendation: Provided annual tax levies arc received as indicated,no special action is required on the part of the City regarding this issue. Northland Securities,Inc. Dated: 11/16/2006 Page: 2 DMS-WO 180M Contract For Deed of 2003 Callable? .. ..�.....�..... . ::'roidl;:.•.:•�;:. ;:;:Sliecial: % � ;: : :"I'a� � :�in'ti:�est'`:-:` and viS:.Ya,.r.. ; :::l� ici :�¢u.pon:-:-:�::•: tterw1.;.;..-:•�..• sayritc.n l.:. :.:.:.....(.)t(c4....:...:,.R u.ld...... Year ..- . ats.:-:.:.:.:::.:-.ASseSSreiL.S::::_::::::a,eiies.: ::: :-:::;:I>ttCain3i::.:.:: :: :1341arti.7. :;:.: 181 12 2006 36.000 7.00% 4.320 40.320 0 40,320 2006 0 0 41,000 0 861 12 2007 36,000 7.00% 2.160 38.160 0 38,160 2007 0 0 37.300 0 1 72,000 6,480 78,480 0 78,480 0 0 78,300 0 The Contract For Deed of 2003 was issued for a total Principal amount of$180,000. Final payment is scheduled for December of 2007. Bond proceeds financed the Uptown Sewer land acquisition. The bonds arc payable from special assessments,annual tax levies and arc additionally secured by unlimited ad valorem taxes. The early call feature becomes effective Recommendation: Provided annual tax levies are received as indicated,no special action is required on the part of the City regarding this issue. 1,200M G.O.Improvement Bonds of 2004 Callable? :::�ud •- -1'otal::•:•:•:•: >.:S""ddial":>:::;:�:�>:::T.ak=:�:->:�:�:�:�::-rani .. �� t :Mil::Ycnc:::::::::Principal:;:::::Coupon:: :':Interest:".•:•:::. Payment: ::. 5./o.C.ovg•.".•.•.:::::Rcquii:cd:>:::: Year : Ratds>: As"scssincnts:•:::::: :::Ud ia::::: < -::::::Earn rigs:::::: ::H.8 n ..... 249,073 12 2006 240,000 2.35% 27,480 267,480 13,374 280,854 2006 0 43,000 250,000 10.586 271,805 12 2007 240.000 2.75% 21,840 261,840 13,092 274,932 2007 0 34,000 150,000 11,552 192.424 12 2008 240,000 3.05% 15.240 255.240 12.762 268,002 2008 0 0 162,000 8,178 94,600 12 2009 240.000 3.30% 7.920 247.920 12,396 260,316 2009 0 0 162.000 4.021 305 960,000 72,480 1,032,480 51,624 1,084,104 0 77,000 724,000 34,336 The Improvement Bonds of 2004 were issued for a total Principal amount of$1.200.000. Final bond payment is scheduled for December of 2009. Bond proceeds financed the 2004 street improvements. The bonds are payable from special assessments,annual tax levies and arc additionally secured by unlimited ad valorem taxes. The early call feature becomes effective - Recommendation: Provided special assessments and annual tax levies arc received as indicated,no special action is required on the part attic City regarding this issue. Northland Securities,Inc. Dated: 11/16/2006 Page: 3 DMS-WO 685M C.O.Building Crossover Refunding Bonds of 2005 Callable 12-1-13 0 100 al . 4f. - rt:ctai......- Tad..-.•.•..•.::..IrllefCSi••:.-. :.:;,t?Urtd:.:.:::::; Coupon-::::::1ritcrest. 04iiienF::<:.::':'.:.5%-Cow` ......... ' .g... ...•:Itt:q.uircd:•:•:-:• Ycar - :Rates-:�: : .:.;'Asscssmcbls:::-:..•.:::Lciits:-:: ,Garnmgs .-::: ..::L3alaiice•-::•:. 128.117 12 2006 70,000 5.10% 48.605 I18.605 5,930 124,535 2006 0 0 125,000 5.445 134.027 12 2007 75,000 5.20% 45.035 120.035 6.002 126,037 2007 0 0 126.000 5.696 139,686 12 2008 80.000 5.30% 41.135 121.135 6,057 127,192 2008 0 0 126.000 5.937 144,431 12 2009 85,000 3.35% 26.140 111,140 5.557 116,697 2009 0 0 106,000 6.138 139.872 12 2010 90.000 3.50% 23.293 113,293 5.665 118,957 2010 0 0 106.000 5.945 132.860 12 2011 95,000 3.65% 20,143 115.143 5357 120,900 2011 0 0 106,000 5,647 123.607 12 2012 100,000 3.80% 16.675 116.675 5.834 122,509 2012 0 0 106,000 5.253 112.351 12 2013 100,000 3.95% 12.875 112.875 5,644 118,519 2013 0 0 106.000 4.775 104.607 12 2014 105,000 4.10% 8.925 113.925 5,696 119,621 2014 0 0 106.000 4.446 95.432 12 2015 110.000 4.20% 4,620 114.620 5.731 120,351 2015 0 0 106.000 4.056 85.137 910,000 247,445 1,157,445 57,872 1,215,317 0 0 1,119,000 53,337 -TSB. The Building Crossover Refunding Bonds of 2005 were issued for a total Principal amount of$685,000. Final bond payment is scheduled for December of 2015. Bond proceeds refinanced the 2009 through 2015 maturities of the G.O.Building Bonds of 2000(which financed the Fire 1-tall/Public Works building). The bonds arc payable solely from annual tax levies and arc additionally secured by unlimited ad valorem taxes. The early call feature becomes effective December 1,2013. Recommendation: Provided annual tax levies arc received as indicated,no special action is required on the part of the City regarding this issue. Northland Securities,Inc. Dated: 11/16/2006 Page: 4 DMS06 CITY OF SCANDIA,MINNESOTA Summary of Outstanding Bond Issues : ., :-. `- ::Tntal:Banil::04 ekits=:Sii:BondasSiieilinclnding:One:Propoed.)::.•:::::•..........5.:.::•::::: > ... :_ Rcvcnuc:5ori ccs........ ::Cnsh : .Flow: Statutory Total Special Tax Interest Fund Mo. Year Principal Coupon Interest Payment 5%Cov'g Required Rates Assessments Levies Earnings Balance 971.336 - 2006 551,000 - 103,157 654,157 30.692 684,849 0 97,570 601,000 41.189 1.026.246 - 2007 566.000 - 140.607 706,607 30,566 737,173 0 95.159 343.300 42.977 770.509 - 2008 710,000 - 147.279 857,279 42,864 900.142 0 135.357 446.000 31.816 483,538 - 2009 500,000 - 113.328 613.328 30,666 643,994 0 129.692 379.000 15.444 243,524 - 2010 270,000 - 95.560 365.560 18,278 383,838 0 80.028 281,000 8,055 174,780 - 201I 285.000 - 85.030 370,030 18.502 388,532 0 76.784 286,000 7.428 156,461 - 2012 295.000 - 73.678 368.678 18.434 387,111 0 73,539 291.000 6.650 140,538 - 2013 305,000 - 61.688 366.688 18,334 385,022 0 70,295 296,000 5,973 127,784 - 2014 315,000 - 49.025 364,025 18.201 382,226 0 67,051 301,000 5,431 119.039 V - 2015 330,000 - 35,690 365,690 18.285 383,975 0 63,806 306.000 5.059 109,930 - 2016 230.000 - 21.390 251,390 12,570 263,960 0 60,562 203,000 1.054 25,449 - 2017 240,000 - 11.040 251.040 12,552 263,592 0 57,317 205,000 1,082 25,256 - 2018 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2019 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2020 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2021 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2022 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,597,000 937,470 5,534,470 269,943 5,804,413 0 1,007,160 3,938,300 172,157 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (I) Indicates the total Principal payment due annually for all six bond issues. (2) Indicates the total Interest payment due annually for all six bond issues. (3) Principal and Interest payments due annually for all six bond issues. (4) Indicates the Statutory 5%debt service coverage requirement for General Obligation debt(as per Minnesota Statutes r 475). (5) Combines the Payment and the 5%Coverage columns for total annual payment requirement. (6) Indicates the annual anticipated water rates and sewer rates as a revenue source. (7) Indicates the annual anticipated special assessments as a revenue source. (8) Indicates the annual anticipated tax levies as a revenue source. (9) Indicates the annual anticipated level of interest earnings(at 4.25%)on the debt service Fund Balance as a revenue source. (10) Indicates the yearend annual debt service Fund Balance following payment of Principal and Interest from expected revenue sources. Northland Securities,Inc. Dated: 11/16/2006 Page: I DMS06 2,010M C.O.Improvement Bonds of200',Series A(Proposed) Callable 12-1-I5 Q 100 ...... ... ....,.•... ... ::.......:... ........... ,...• alai ::=: .•: -:: ::'>�'.(cl�l.::•-.:...... .Tax::':::<=.�.�•..�`I fi- i'>:•': I:..� ' -�•-• P ..tti a�5 Un. Mo,:::Year'.: Principal•:•:::Coupon.:> Jn(crc'st:.' l'a}�menG• >• :S%cov.K..-..•. l cquiicd::.; Year ..•Ratcti >Ass6stduits-': I,cvicc :::.:.::::Gart1mgs...: I)tilance.- 107.128 12 2006 0 0.00% 0 0 0 2006 0 0 0 4,553 ►1 1.681 12 2007 0 0.00% 57.135 57.135 0 57,135 2007 0 2.704 0 4.746 61.996 12 2008 165,000 3.90% 85,703 250.703 12,535 263,238 2008 0 86.517 170,000 2.635 57.910 12 2009 175,000 4.00% 79.268 254,268 12,713 266.981 2009 0 83.272 173,000 2.461 49.663 12 2010 180,000 4.10% 72,268 252.268 12,613 264,881 2010 0 80,028 175,000 2,111 41.921 12 2011 190.000 4.15% 64.888 254.888 12.744 267,632 2011 0 76.784 180.000 1.782 32.854 12 2012 195,000 4.20% 57,003 252,003 12,600 264,603 2012 0 73,539 185.000 1,396 28,187 12 2013 205,000 4.25% 48,813 253,813 12,691 266,503 2013 0 70,295 190,000 1,198 23,177 12 2014 210,000 4.30% 40,100 250,100 12.505 262,605 2014 0 67.051 195.000 985 23,607 12 2015 220,000 4.40% 31.070 251,070 12,554 263,624 2015 0 63.806 200.000 1.003 24.793 12 2016 230.000 4.50% 21.390 251.390 12,570 263.960 2016 0 60.562 203.000 1.054 25.449 12 2017 240.000 4.60% 11,040 251,040 12,552 263,592 2017 0 57.317 205.000 1.082 25.256 12 2018 0 0.00% 0 0 0 0 2018 0 0 0 0 0 12 2019 0 0.00% 0 0 0 0 2019 0 0 0 0 0 12 2020 0 0.00% 0 0 0 0 2020 0 0 0 0 0 12 2021 0 0.00% 0 0 0 0 2021 0 0 0 0 0 2,010,000 568,675 2,578,675 126,077 2,704,752 0 721,875 1,876,000 25,006 The Improvement Bonds of 2006,Series A may be issued for a total Principal amount of$2.010,000. Final bond payment is scheduled for December of 2017. Bond proceeds financed the 2006 Sleet improvements. The bonds arc payable from special assessments,annual tax levies and are additionally secured by unlimited ad valorem taxes. The early call feature becomes effective December 1.2015. Recommendation: Provided special assessments and tax levies arc received as indicated,no special action is required on the part of the City regarding this issue. Northland Securities,Inc. Dated: 11/16/2006 Page: 5 New Scandia Township Memo To: Town Board Members From: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator ' q' Date: 11/17/2006 Re: Correspondence Received re: 2007 Paving Project Attached are copies of written comments received for the November 21, 2006 public hearing on the 2007 paving project from the following residents: 1. Kathleen Wallace, 16797 205th St. N. 2. Craig Christensen & Lisa Schlingerman, 20661 Quint Ave. N. 3. Al & Rosemary Ahmann, 23190 Lofton Ave. 4. Bruce Plowman, 20851 Quint Ave. N. 5. Nancy Etzwiler on behalf of Quint Avenue property owners Any addition correspondence received prior to the hearing will be provided at the meeting. • Page 1 Kathleen A. Wallace 16797 205th St. N Scandia MN 550 ' 10 November 06 REC��V�D Town of New Scandia NQE� 14727 209th St. r North 14 2006 P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 N�wSCANbjA To /NsH IP Re: New Scandia Township Hearing on New Scandia Township's 2007 Road Improvement Projects; 21 November 06. To: New Scandia Town Board Scandia City Administrator New Scandia Planning Commission New Scandia Township Engineer New Scandia Planning Commission New Scandia Parks and Recreation Committee/Commission Please enter this letter and it's attachments into the official hearing record of road improvements noticed for the informational meeting on 15 November 06 and the official hearing on 21 November 06. Dear Sirs and Madams: Thank you for the notice of the November hearing regarding the proposed New Scandia Township road improvements (paving). I appreciate the township's efforts to implement changes which will reduce the long-term costs of maintaining New Scandia roads. My specific concerns pertain to 205th St. N (east of Quinnell) and Quint Ave. N are listed below. 1. Notification of hearing. I have reviewed a copy of the mailing list which was used to notify landowners adjacent to the roads proposed for paving. It appears that none of the land owners on Quint—south of 205th St. were notified, nor were any of the property owners on the south side of 205th St. notified, and some of the landowners on Quint—north of 205th were not notified. These omissions represent a significant portion of the area. The hearing for these two roads should be renoticed so that all landowners may participate in the discussion. 2. Public Landing. The heaviest use of these two roads is generated by the public's use of the landing road to access the St. Croix. How will this public use be dealt with in the assessment process? 3. RR Crossing. The RR which crosses 205th St was not listed as a landowner on the mailing list. Wll they be notified and assessed? There are significant drainage issues within the RR's ROW, particularly where the elevated track parallels Quint Ave. The drainage issues should be dealt with before or during the paving of the road. 4. Protection of Significant Natural Resources. In recent discussions with neighbors, it became apparent that protection of the unique and rare natural resources of the area is of primary importance. I have attached a copy of a map "Scandia Rare Natural Features" developed by MN Department of Natural Resources. In viewing this map, what is most noteworthy is that throughout the township most of our rare plants, animals and communities are gone. The majority of the remaining rare features are found along the Lower St. Croix National Riverway — and some will be adversely effected or destroyed if the 205th and Quint paving project does not include special construction and stormwater management guidelines. Gilbertson's Creek is directly below 205th St. This creek is a state designated trout stream. Neither this stream, other ephemeral streams in the area, nor the Lower St. Croix Riverway can withstand the thermal impacts of the proposed paving projects, as well as increases in runoff rates, and additional sedimentation and erosion. The good news is that the Marine Watershed Management Organization (WMO) has conducted two major studies within the watershed. One, "Lower St. Croix River Spring Creek Stewardship Plan" provides detailed assessment and management recommendations. I have attached a copy of the portion of the report that deals with Gilbertson's Creek. The second report details "best management" practices for activities throughout the watershed. The recommendations in these reports should be implemented during the paving process. 5. Ownership Issue. Currently, the owners of land at the west and east ends of 205th St. have surveys of their property which show that the roadbed has and continues to "move" northward onto private land. This encroachment issue should be dealt with before the paving project is undertaken. Thank you for consideration of these issues. Sincerely, GU //a Kathleen A. Wallace Scandia Rare Natural Features G, - r \� Scandia } Jr K + ` � etro_parks_scandiashp Wildlife Management Areas-All ; Rare Natural Features -Centroid Points �=� • ' • Vertebrate Animal r•. Invertebrate Animal • Plantz ;' Vascular Plant, . I ` . .. .. 'n. .d I 1 a Animal Assemblage K ', � , ° , 4 a ,t f 1 • Geologic ;, ' ' . , Interstate and Trunk Highways MNDOTI a Interstate �� f Federal Trunk , ° ' / �SNDOTCou tate Trunk ,i .; -` r` __�_-. . \ , — , A/M my Roads � .� 4M `"'`! t State Park Statutory Boundaries ,�,, .1. k s i, t • &., State Park A •/ r � , •-,' , , ( , k FScientific and Natural Areas( N ) �„ S A .. . t ., i 7' ,,* :r.'.,, -1\s.,;.'.4 r, 4 \ ' i �� 0¢3'c7. f ,' i .-4.,...t_ \\,,,:\\, \ ,,; , •, , , , �A r..as —,LT ' Rr ''s Copyright 2006 State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resourc Rare features data have been provided by the Natural Heritage an Nongame Research Program of the Division of Ecological Services, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) and were curre. as of November 3, 2006. These data are not based on an exhaustive inventory of the state. The lack of data for any geographic area shall not be construed to mean that no significa features are present. Spring Creek Name : Gilbertson's Creek 6U neral Watershed Description lbertson Creek outlets to the St. Croix River just downstream of the Loghouse Landing boat access. +extson Creek begins along the Wisconsin-Central Rail where a ditch collects numerous sceps scharging along a terrace slope. From the Wisconsin-Central Rail, Gilbertson Creek flows a short , stance though a black ash seepage swamp, crosses CR 53 and then begins its descent to the St. Croix ',River. The total watershed area contributing to Gilbertson Creek is 85 acres. The watershed land use ludes a large agricultural field, some partly wooded residential areas and forest land. • nificant Features Gilbertson Creek arises from one of the larger groundwater dependent wetland complexes in the study area. Extending from the north boundary of William O'Brien State Park to just north of the junction of CR 53 and the Wisconsin-Central Rail, this wetland complex includes rich fen, black ash seepage swamp and mixed hardwood seepage swamp. Downstream of CR 53, Gilbertson Creek drops over a V waterfall into a scenic gorge bordered by good quality white pine-hardwood forest. This ravine/stream system includes records for several rare species including Louisiana waterthrush (Seiurus motacilla), red shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus), bald eagle (Halliaeetus leucocephalus) and American ginseng Y- '(Panax quinquefolius). Gilbertson Creek contains a population of naturally reproducing brook trout ( alvelinus fontinalis)below CR 53. Key Management Recommendations 1. The public access road (Log House Landing) to the St. Croix River is subject to significant scour and erosion during storm events. The WMO should work with the NPS, DNR and Township to stabilize eroded areas and lower peak flow rates into the Gilbertson's Creek Gorge. 2. Several short reaches of Gilbertson's Creek cross residential areas where stream-side vegetation has been removed and converted to turf grass. Landowners should be informed of the importance of a continuous stream corridor. Key Policy Recommendations Maintain stormwater volume for the 2-year event. '. Require phosphorus concentration standard of 50 µg/L for stormwater discharges to tributaries of the St. Croix River. Require an erosion control plan, consistent with the specifications of the MPCA manual "Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas" for all projects that result in 10,000 ft2 of disturbance. Designate wetland management classes based on the State of Minnesota Stormwater Advisory Group Guidelines for Stormwater Impacts to Wetlands, which groups wetlands into "sensitivity classes". . Develop water quality standards for discharge of stormwater to streams and wetlands: Standards for total phosphorus (TP), total suspended solids (TSS) and total nitrogen (TN) concentrations and loading should be included. ty, Develop standards that limit the magnitude and duration of stormwater bounce in wetlands. rt. Establish protective riparian corridors along streams, and buffers around wetlands. %, initiate a citizen monitoring program. Spring C reek Name : Gilbertson's Creek 6U Vi+azershed Size 84.46 acres Hydrology k Total Stream Length 0.36 mile Base flow 0.88 cfs r am Type pe Estimated Bank hall flow 1 i.13 cfs h t Sii#14 entrenched, meandering,gravel Groundwater source I . ared.. channel. This stream is relatively t but there is moderate streambank caacial Springs emanate from the i Sediments Jordan Sandstone and the upper r Mazomanie Facies of the Prairie du o Franconia Formation. -Land Cover Category /o Chien group 'rasstalad Agricultural Land 7.85 Jordan Sandstone Lower chloride concentrations 1 �_ > (close to 10 ppm)than nearby 1 19.64 spring creeks indicate less i ,,,_„�_ impact by human activities. i Forest and Woodlands 22.24 St.Lawrence, Calcium and magnesium Shale - concentrations indicate that Lakes and Open Water Wetlands 0 recharge of the groundwater I '" comes from upland(as opposed Maintained Natural Areas 0 P PP �' I+r'"'`I"'` _ to lake or wetland)areas. ( 1 Wetlands 36.58 knElllil Recharge probably originates l _ far to the west. Very thick O%-10% impervious Cover 0 deposits of Superior Lobe till in r the area prevent rapid migration Shale ,I� ! 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''`'''''''rt' rn.,ro r 14 {{ E ,+ w'+ r . 1 MAPLE — BASSWOOD FOREST(EAST CENTRAL ``b�'r�_ ., �` - „ Rare Natural Features-Centroid Points t•� - • Vertebrate Animal w r ' mom„ `\ Community .1l.Ift��Nl►IM.I_1:491AL�I�7e17o]:4 �eI`[�7:�1.[N5`►�1:7_1,' • Invertebrate Animal �, • Nonvascular Plant �1,4 %"--r4 • Vascular Plant - ,` ?' • Animal Assemblage - .„ ;' I7 • Geologic ..r �/- MNDOT Interstate and Trunk Highways ���� �9 Interstate 4. Federal Trunk . S *� State Trunk 4:' • MNDOT County Roads \�� Lt — — .' Q State Park it" z , .p�. p Scientific and Natural Areas(SNA)W c, ,l :* :a Scandia.shp 4/0:\%Sk copyright 2006 State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources. Rare features data have been provided by the Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Program of the Division of Ecological Services, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) and were current N as of November 2, 2006. These data are not based on an exhaustive inventory of the state. The lack of data for any geographic area shall not be construed to mean that no significant features are present. Regionally Significant ;r . Terrestrial and Wetland Ecological Areas* f , ~a f " / • : .I rl For more information,contact: ys w' 3 • Sharon Pfeifer,Regional Planner Bail Richardson,GIS Coordinator o •• ' �S '`' /� >• j� o 651-772-7982 651-772-6150 z rhif _ - ` , 'b,1 • sharon.pfeifer@dnr.stete.mn.us bart.richardson@dnr.state.mn.us q -1 co - ° a-` �. ,� ,, I .�•-• It .I - ' ' ' (44:1"' ' , :::. ti• ( 3 Q . ram ° o t '',T '�. Q , °� - o ♦ atoll ' d * 0 0 1 0 3 N •'M' Er•t 1#, 1 r i j of- { 1 ° �I a J 1 _ _2° 4 r = 1i ice. ,, d}, mQ _i l5 i L ' pp - ..,,..Ti 1 m : o a ?-' .° ! .. °°1 — ll y .. Y 1Lu i'- r 1 dial o o �� * 0 Ay . 7 i.:� ••,a 1 ,,1Cy , •>tit N c A '-' 4,... , Ji ° P �y'� ° � 01 ift LI �. 08° . N 10 0 10 20 Miles A ' y ply 10 0 10 20 IOlarriatare Z^' MN DNR,January 31,2003 RwrarO5/emyalchMo3patoh_maps.ap Ecological Score** Regionally Significant Ecological Areas were given a score of 1,2,or 3(3 being the highest possible score)based on how well continuous natural areas met standards for size,shape,connectivity,adjacent land use,and species diversity. III3-These areas tend to be larger in size, II 2-These areas tend to be moderate in size 1 -These areas tend to be smaller in size while still and/or with few adjacent land cover types or and/or with more adjacent land cover types or meeting the minimum size requirements for regional land uses that could adversely affect the land uses that could adversely affect the area; :_____ significance(minimum size is variable based on cover area;may have greater diversity of vege- may have less diversity of vegetation cover type);may have less diversity of vegetation cover tation cover types;or it may be an isolated types;or it may bean isolated native plant types;may have more adjacent cover types or land native plant community mapped and given a community mapped and given a score of high uses that could adversely affect the area;or it may score of outstanding biodiversity significance biodiversity significance by the Minnesota be an isolated native plant community mapped and by the Minnesota County Biological Surrey. County Biological Survey. given a score of moderate biodiversity significance by the Minnesota County Biological Survey. River and Stream Corridors* Shortest-distance paths in and along rivers,streams,lakes,and wetlands that connect at least two RSEA5. s_..= Terrestrial Species Routes ,,ir..,- Aquatic Species Routes Sections where Routes Coincide link upland derived RSEAs using natural/ link wetland derived RSEAs using any open semi-natural vegetation cover along the water(streams,rivers,or lakes). banks of open water. Rare Species and Animal Aggregations** Mapped by the Minnesota County Biological Survey Open Water Interstate Highway 1 I Municipal Boundary 0 Animals and plants,federally-or slate-listed, Federal Trunk Highway I County Boundary found after 1970,excluding aquatic species. 'Copyright 2003,Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The Regionally Significant Terrestrial and Wetland Ecological Areas(RSEA)are derived from a modeling process that predicts the likelihood that regionally significant natural resources exist in a contiguous area.These areas must meet specific criteria that were established to qualify an area as regionally significant(size,shape,connectivity,adjacent lend use,and species diversity).The River and Stream Corridor;show connedions via rivers,streams,lakes,and wetlands for the RSEAs.The data for the modeling process was compiled from several different sources and its completeness or total accuracy cannot be guaranteed.The data and products have not been ground ruthed.NOTE:The Terrestrial and Wetland Ecological Assessment does not model for aquatic species,although some aquatic features appear In the results.The Metropolitan Council,in association with DNR staff is undertaking a separate Aquatic Ecological Assessment. -Copyright 2003,Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Rare features data included here were provided by the Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Program of the Division of Ecological Services,Minnesota Department of Natural Resources(DNR),and were current as of January 31,2003.These data are not based on an exhaustive inventory of the state.Permission to use these data does not imply endorsement or approval by the DNR of any Interpretations or products derived from the data. *There may be inaccuracies in the data Of which the DNR is not aware and for which the DNR will not be held responsible. The lack of data for any geographic area shall not be construed to mean that no significant features are present. St. Croix River Stewards Fact Sheet Natural Features of the St. Croix Valley. N0 one would argue we can gain some have disappeared.The bison ground water, supporting that the St. Croix understanding of natural and antelope that once plants like the rare bog River valley is one habitats remaining today. roamed the area are gone. bluegrass.White pine of the most scenic areas in The St. Croix watershed Other species that have forests on upland knolls the Midwest. But it is also was once occupied by a vast survived to the present include northern true that the river runs and varied expanse of could face similar fates wildflowers like twinflower through some of the most natural vegetation (Figure unless their habitat is and wintergreen. Extensive, biologically rich natural 1).The driest soils supported protected. habitats in the region. prairies and oak savannas. The completed -, Wood Turtle g White pine, oak and maple biological surveys t' t5 , Through the efforts of the Minnesota DNR's Countybasswood forests on moister soils.A great diversity of of Chisago and �� ` � v � 4� Biological Survey,biologists Washington '' g �`� � wetlands occurred in . 6 E �` ' have been searching the '~'' ; counties make ��", �� ��,� `�,,.`�"�; state since 1987, depressions and on flood- „a;. . + r clear the a {, , plains. Hundreds of native �'-` r ,;_=+ documenting remaining important role 7 ,� ''f locations of natural plants and animals thrived the river bluffs R" �` � there. `:- Y vegetation and rare plants and river �� and animals. Natural habitats also floodplains serve 11'> rovided sustenance to the in harboring i native people who lived on much of the St. Croix watershed,like P P ,t • } a the rest of the state, has the land,who developed a remaining . sophisticated understandingbiological i :'"."7'. changed dramatically in the P g 4 , ; •, i:' A. o of how to use edible and diversityof the c 150 or so years since Euro-American settlement. medicinal plants and watershed animals.They also used fire (Figure 2).These ' '\ - However,some very important to help maintain prairies areas-generally - remnants of natural vegetation and savannas and healthy too steep or wet \` tiand native animals persist populations of native game to plow or easily 1.-: ,. � in the watershed, and many animals. develop-today t` ,a£„f4,y of the most significant ones support native are found right alongthe Today's Landscape g plant communities that give diverse wetlands along river.Just a few of the many Today, of course, the us a clue to what the Goose Creek harbor over functions these natural areas watershed is primarily landscape looked like 50 species of birds during contribute include providing agricultural and urban,with hundreds of years ago. in the breeding season. habitat for wildlife, helping g only scattered remnants of For example,Wild River to keep water and air clean, native plant communities. There are also many tracts and storinggenetic material State Park in Chisago This fragmented landscape County supports an of private lands along the for future new medicines cannot support many of the river that harbor and foods. expansive, intricate mosaic native animals that once of native plant biologically rich habitats. thrived there. Most of the River bluffs are often A Look Back in Time communities. Black ash prairies and savannas that occupied by maple swamps occur in old By examining the landscape helped build the rich soils meanders of the river basswood forests, seepage of the 1800's, now used for growing crops swamps,white pine forests, channel and in wet areas' fed by and oak forests. i4 So- P" �4� Q t O` O +os , '�4P 0 3 Z. v u P , ,pc'' ,a.'" 4 a c 4 Together with floodplain Conservation One thing residents and For more information and lowland hardwood visitors to the river valley forests along the river Remnant natural areas can do is keep an eye out For a free county map or a bottoms,these bluffs shown in Figure 2 cover for rare animals and plants statewide rare species list, or provide habitat for major less than six percent of the and let the DNR know of for copies of the books populations of red- land originally occupied by any sightings. Look for Land Protection Options: shouldered hawks and native plant communities. snakes in mid-May,when A Handbook for Minnesota This very small number Louisiana water thrushes, they begin moving after Landowners, or Natural Areas: two birds considered rare in makes every remaining emerging from their winter Protecting a Vital Community Minnesota.Wood turtles, native plant community dens. Breeding birds can be Asset, A Sourcebook for threatened in Minnesota, important.There are many identified from their songs Minnesota Local Government: have been found occasionally ways to ensure these areas in the spring. One rare and Citizens, contact the in these wooded habitats. will survive into the future. mammal to look for is the DNR's Ecological Services One of these is education- eastern spotted skunk, Division at 651-296-2835. Remnant oak savannas and it's important that the which has not been seen dry prairies near the river people who own, manage recently in the area. Call To obtain a Data Request support rare plants such as and recreate in these areas the DNR's Nongame Form in order to obtain the threatened kitten-tails, understand the importance rare features information a spring-blooming Wildlife office as soon plantof the biological richness as possible after any about a particular area, call with spikes of bright yellow these lands support. 651-296-8324. flowers. animal sightings at Some kinds of vegetation, (651) 297-2277. Much of this is also available Rare snakes that require like prairies, oak savannas, on the DNR's website at open grassland habitats for and some pine and oak Survey Status and www.dnr.state.mn.us. Use the part of their life cycles, such forests,were kept healthy Products Available Ecological Services prompt, as blue racers,bullsnakes, on the presettlement Maps showing native plant and the Natural Heritage and and hognose snakes, also landscape by fire.We can communities and rare Nongame Research Program make use of prairie recreate these conditions by species of Washington, can be found under the remnants along with clearing dense brush and Chisago and Isanti counties programs heading. adjacent woodland habitat. conducting controlled are available.The inventory burns. Other foresttypes For assistance in incorporating The clear cold waters of the of Pine County is in progress. ecological information into St. Croix River and its are best left undisturbed- they will regenerate The book,Minnesota's St. local planning and tributary streams provide Croix River Valley and conservation efforts, call vital habitat for rare mussels naturally, and the snags and woodylitter left from dead Anoka Sandplain:A Guide to the DNR's Regional Plant such as the endangered Native Habitats,contains a Ecologist at 651-772-7570. Higgins Eye, and for many trees provide homes for manyplants and animals. wealth of information To order the book species of fish, including gleaned from the results of native brook trout and rare There are manyoptions and Minnesota's St. Croix River p the survey of the north Valle and Anoka Sand lain:A species such as the financial resources available Twin Cities metro area, y p threatenedpaddlefish. Guide to Native Habitats, call to help landowners which includes Chisago, the University of Minnesota interested in protecting Washington and Isanti Press at 1-8 0 388-3863. their lands from future counties. In addition, development and enhancing printouts from computerized -14- •.'-• .r , natural features. It's up to databases can be obtained ; 4L' r.;ir all of us to ensure these for detailed information The author,Hannah Dunevitz, planti o Maple-Basswood, is a regional ecologist`�' '`: areas survive for future about a particular area. f Forest 41411;'. generations. the Minnesota DNR's Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Pre settlement pattern of ',��04' Program (NHNRP). The maps vegetation along the St. Black Ash seepage on the other side were created by Croix River terraces and Swamp Cry Backwater Al Epp,formerly also with the Cliff St.Croix floodplains. Remnants of >K'1 ::• . Lam-- River NHNRP. these native plant corn- Moist t ai munities still exist in Cliff Mixed� �� �'y' f.,,A)- Revised Version Published by places along the river. Harwood ���`, IIIII the Minnesota-Wisconsin ©MN DNR Seepage Floodplain Mixed FI odesain River Swamp Emer dnt Bever Boundary Area Commission, Marsh Summer 2000. • The Pre-Settlement Vegetation Types 9 of the Anoka Sandplain and St. Croix River Valley Region St. Croix River mi.+ Watershed .e. • k r City ss Prairie � •), t, ; ;. , o die 11111 Wet prairie, marshes, o ___Itand sloughs , f , ' Brush prairie g , -4 ,4 � . ,' ' Aspen-oak land d .- 1- ,' Oak openings and ban-ens �� Cente �',.�'�' , Big woods :; ' ,, _ t, > ` '' o4 11111 River-bottom forest �" � ,`, ``,. Mixed hardwood and pine Anoka®4 1.1 White pine `r'� e s ' ! .` : , . Aspen-birch (conifer) m49 v v'i ' ` _ t ,, ,,� : 1 r 4; -1,_ Stillwater Conifer bogs and swamps i • Water features 0 ) , • R 1-1 St. Croix watershed boundary - t , j Ca.t.ge,Grove C �, 7 Figure 1 Data from the General Land Office survey, 1847-57 Compiled by FJ. Marschner in 1929-30 The Remaining Vegetation Ve etation of the Anoka Sandplain and St. Croix River Valley Region St. Croix River ''' Watershed • t j •Rus City p tol. tat t . N' r, ., Prairie !bride- • / .`.4i Wet Prairie i .ti ' •A � i '` ,_ r' Aspen-Oak Land al, r L . Oak Openings and Barrens 4 i . , • A' . r Pi t - 1 t Taylors Falls•Ack ' Dry Oak Forest `1`' �''Cenl�er City • Big Woods * ,' P -< ,, otir? River-Bottom Forest Forts ' - • — . / 4 '� '. ., ,�a 4 < Mixed Hardwood and Pine ��'--• � � ,� ` Anoka N f. iv Pine Groves - White Pine • rlt ,t1 a , ' Aspen-Birch (Conifer) , a% Conifer Bogs and Swamps ,` ;Stillwater N St. Croix watershed boundary Note: White areas represent places where native plant cam • Saint Pa munities have been destroyed or have been highly altered by Li. ' . ti ;) modern human activities. Some of these areas still contain _ci y important natural resources or degraded plant communities. 41 M a ' • �C. t.ge Grove, , a Figure 1 Data from the Minnesota County Biological Survey, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 1987-93. Craig Christensen, Lisa Schlingerman, 20661 Quint Ave. N, Scandia, MN 55073 10 November 06 /4F Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North P.O. Box 128 NF1, ?006 Scandia, MN 55073 Sc4ND�q towN S/.+jp Re: New Scandia Township Hearing on New Scandia Township's 2007 Road Improvement Projects; 21 November 06. To: New Scandia Town Board Scandia City Administrator New Scandia Planning Commission New Scandia Township Engineer New Scandia Planning Commission New Scandia Parks and Recreation Committee/Commission Please enter this letter and it's attachments into the official hearing record of road improvements noticed for the informational meeting on 15 November 06 and the official hearing on 21 November 06. Dear Sirs and Madams: Thank you for the notice of the November hearing regarding the proposed New Scandia Township road improvements (paving). I appreciate the township's efforts to implement changes which will reduce the long-term costs of maintaining New Scandia roads. My specific concerns pertain to Quint Ave. N (north of 205th St.) 1. Quint Ave. N -dead end parking area. The existing parking area on the RR ROW has been graded and maintained over the years by the township. This parking area encourages public use of the road and does not service a need to any adjacent property owner. 2. RR Crossing. The RR which crosses 205th St was not listed as a landowner on the mailing list. Will they be notified and assessed? There are significant drainage issues within the RR's ROW, particularly where the elevated track parallels Quint Ave. The drainage issues should be dealt with before or during the paving of the road. 3. Spring box water sources. The primary water source for at least three adjacent property owners on Quint Ave. originate form natural springs west of the RR ROW. Water pipes pass from these springs beneath Quint Ave to each home site. How will liability be assessed if any damage occurs to any of these water sources during proposed ditch construction and paving project? 4. Necessity for Improvements. There are 9 property owners who access Quint Ave. 1 is a year round resident and 1 a year round rental property. The remaining 7 properties are seasonal use, most of which are occupied no more than 3-4 weeks/year. Is the assessed cost to the property owners justified considering use by each? Also, any future development on Quint Ave. is prohibited by the NPS. 5. Environmental impacts. This entire area is historically significant and environmentally unique to the Scandia area, regulated by the NPS, St Croix River Wild and Scenic River Way. Any widening or alterations in the course of existing road bed will necessitate the removal of a significant number of 100+ feet/100 year old hard and soft wood trees, basswood, white pine, and red oak. This would be detrimental to scenic beauty for the public as well as adjacent property owners. Thank you for consideration of these issues. Sincerely, (26/1/1/ , Craig tt4istensen Lisa Schlingerman( ,6:2(\„0,Tc 7 •;-4 3 `,) r) • 12) -6-ckL3-1. c 01 3 I 9') RECEIVED TO: Anne Hurlburt Nov 15 2.006 Administrator Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North NEW SCANDIA TOWNSHIP Scandia, MN 55073 FROM: Bruce Plowman 20851 Quint Avenue North Re: New Scandia Township Hearing on New Scandia Township's 2007 Road Improvement Projects,November 21, 2006 Please distribute this letter to The: New Scandia Town Board New Scandia Planning Commission New Scandia Township Engineer New Scandia Planning Commission New Scandia Parks and Recreation Committee/Commission Also, please enter this letter into the official hearing record of road improvements noticed for the informational meeting on November15, 2006 and the official hearing on November 21, 2006. Dear Sirs and Madams: Thank you for the notice of the November hearing regarding the proposed New Scandia Township road improvements (paving). I appreciate the township's efforts to implement changes which will reduce the long-term costs of maintaining New Scandia roads. My specific concerns pertain to Quint Avenue North(north of 205th St.). I grew up on the St. Croix beginning in 1937. My family owned three pieces of property on Quint Avenue North along with a significant stretch on the Wisconsin side, opposite the properties. My family then all have passed away, but I still own property at the above address which I am keeping for my children. The various properties that lie north of 205th Street remain pretty much as they were more than half a century ago. Quint Avenue North, north of 295th Street, is basically a road to nowhere, other than the several properties that lie to the east of it. This stretch of the Avenue has a wonderful county road charm to it. Paving and widening it would be an environmentally unsound desecration of natural beauty and an unjustifiable expense of taxpayers' money. For those of you who have not gone out to see this little piece of early 20th century country lane, please do so. You will understand what I am trying to get at here. - 2 - I understand that the plan to widen and pave this part of Quint Avenue North has been developed and put forward with the best of intentions, but, being such a small piece of road, the reality of its charm and the lack of need for improvement have probably never been noticed. The money it would cost to do this unfortunate thing could be well spent elsewhere—education, parks and recreation, charitable endeavors and various other causes come to mind. Well, that's my personal input. There are a couple of other issues that pertain to widening and paving Quint Avenue North, north of 205`h Street, that you might want to consider: 1 Quint Avenue North dead end parking area. The existing parking area on the railroad right of way (RR ROW)has been graded and maintained over the years by the township. This parking area may encourage public use of this little road that goes nowhere (and that's OK), but it does not service a need of any adjacent property owner. Why widen and pave it? It's fine as it is. 2 RR Crossing. The RR which crosses 205th Street was not listed as a landowner on the mailing list. Will they be notified and assessed? There are significant drainage issues within the RR's ROW, particularly where the elevated track parallels Quint Avenue North. The drainage issues should be dealt with before or during the paving of the road should the plan proceed. 3 Spring box water sources. The primary water sources for at least three adjacent property owners on Quint Avenue North originate from natural springs west of the RR ROW. Water pipes pass from these springs beneath Quint Avenue North to each home site. How will liability be assessed if any damage occurs to any of these water sources during proposed ditch construction and paving project? 4 Necessity for Improvements. There are nine property owners who use Quint Avenue North. One is a year-round resident and one is a year-round rental property(the one I am keeping for my children). The remaining seven properties are used seasonally -- most of them are occupied about one month a year (give or take a couple of weeks). Would any assessed cost to the property owners be justified, considering the limited use by most and taking into account what seems to me to be the lack of need for the project? Also, as I am sure you know, any future development on Quint Avenue North is prohibited by the NPS. - 3 - 5 Environmental impacts. This entire area is historically significant and environmentally unique to the Scandia area, regulated by the NPS, St Croix River Wild and Scenic River Way. Any widening or alterations in the course of existing road bed will necessitate the removal of a significant number of 100+ feet- tall and 100 +year-old hard and soft wood trees(basswood, white pine, and red oak, to name a few). This would be detrimental to the scenic beauty of the area—both for the public and the adjacent property owners. Thank you in advance for giving consideration to these concerns. If you have any questions I can answer, I can be reached at 923 St. Ferdinand Street,New Orleans, LA 70117. Telephone (504) 304-1943. Sincerely Yours Bruce Plowman November 17, 2006 TO: Anne Hurlburt Administrator Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North Scandia, MN 55073 RE: New Scandia Township Hearing on New Scandia Township's 2007 Road Improvement Projects,November 21, 2006 Please distribute this letter to the: • New Scandia Town Board • New Scandia Planning Commission • New Scandia Township Engineer • New Scandia Planning Commission • New Scandia Parks and Recreation Committee/Commission Also,please enter this letter into the official hearing record of road improvements noticed for the official hearing on November 21, 2006. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Nancy Etzwiler RECEIVED November 17, 2006 New Scandia Township 70 14727 209th St. N P. O. Box 128 NEW SCANDIA TOWNSHIP Scandia, MN 55073 Dear Sirs and Madam: This letter is submitted jointly and unanimously by every single property owner on Quint Avenue North - as well as several other neighbors (not legally notified) - in strong and united opposition to the proposal to pave the small, dead-end, spur road of Quint Avenue North, from Quinell to the Plowman family property gate. We appreciate the time that the Board, Administrator and Engineer have taken to explain the project, and entertain questions. Allow us to set out our very serious concerns about the proposal with respect to the Quint Avenue segment. UNKNOWN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Our primary and overwhelming concern - and one that greatly distinguishes this road from many others in the City—is the potentially adverse environmental effects that may result from paving the road. Unlike other roads and streets proposed for paving, this one small spur is adjacent to the St. Croix River Valley and the Federal Wild and Scenic River System. Extensive and restrictive regulations forbid many activities here in an effort to preserve the natural setting and protect the waterway. The potential impacts of adding an oil-based, impervious surface include possible oil-tainted run off into the St. Croix River and adjoining trout stream, and severe erosion of the soil and slope to the river. None of this has been evaluated. In contrast, rainwater currently is fully absorbed along the road with little run-off. A trout stream-runs through this area, one of the most pristine in the county. Nothing is known about potential disruption to this fragile resource. I Three spring box lines-run under the road and provide the sole source of fresh water to three homes, including that of the family residing year-round along the road. While the City Engineer doubtedd any excavating-would occur, no evaluation has been completed of the sensitivity of the lines that can guarantee that such disruption will not permanently interfere with this water source. And nothing in the plan addresses indemnification of springbox users for this potential loss and cost of drilling new wells (estimated 100+ feet into the river bedrock) in case of disruption. Finally, neighbors are concerned that unusual plant and bird life along the roadway—not common in the region or county- may be disrupted. The oaks,maples, and basswoods along this road are among the oldest in Washington County, and this narrow strip of tall New Scandia Township Board November 17, 2006 Page Two upland forest supports an especially pristine understory plant community. The breeding bird community of this mature forest is unique to Minnesota(e.g., it is the only site where Cerulean Warbler, Pine Warbler, Mourning Warbler, and Louisiana Waterthrush come together). The loss of even a few of these old tees jeopardizes this unique community. As reported at the hearing, the City has not had time yet to time to do more than make initial phone calls to the Department of Natural Resources, the National Park Service, the Watershed and other environmental agencies whose jurisdictions include this road. It has not formally requested, let alone received and reviewed any definitive environmental impact assessments; we also understand that the Watershed may recommend that this be done. At the same time, we are considering filing an Environmental Assessment Worksheet and are in preliminary contact with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. In short,both the residents and the City do not have adequate environmental information upon which to base any decision to pave. We strongly urge the City to delete the road from the plan altogether and save the attendant cost, time and effort. Barring this,we ask that you remove this road at this time from the 2007 plan, to permit further study and consideration. CITY'S GOALS ARE NOT FRUSTRATED BY DELETING QUINT PAVING The City's stated goals for paving are not frustrated by abandoning the paving of this little service road. The City representatives advised us that their greatest concern is the expense of owning and contracting for the use of the graders. In fact, this road's maintenance does not require a large grader,but is gradable using a simple blade on a pick-up truck. The road is only about 8 feet across and at least one neighbor has easily done this on the extension of the road into the Plowman property. Consequently, retaining this road's natural character will not necessitate the City's retention of the grader, or incurring expensive contracts. Furthermore, there are no safety concerns presented by not paving this flat, short and relatively straight service road that results in a dead end. Currently ambulances, fire trucks and other service vehicles can use and have used the road without any problems. New Scandia Township Board November 17, 2006 Page Three NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE ROAD Finally, the sheer nature of this road distinguishes it from any other in the project—and justifies its exemption from paving: • Quint Avenue North is not a through street,but rather a dead end road • The road only services seven seasonal cabins, save for one house and one rental cottage. These cabins are only used for the equivalent of a few weeks per years by their owners. As such there is no a regular stream of traffic year round and no other reason for anyone else to use the road. • There never will be any new construction of permanent residential or seasonal structures, which might yield higher traffic usage year-round. Any new construction is barred by the Federal Wild and Scenic River Act, as it has been for over three decades. Only 50-100 year old structures remain, and the National Parks Service and federal regulation bar further development along the road. • There are dozens of 100-200 year old pines,hardwoods,bass and other trees dotting the passage through the woods. The proposed paving undercuts the entire purpose at play in every other aspect along that road—the desire to preserve this treasure of a river valley and bluff in pristine quality for this and future generations. The small country lane, which has not presented a problem for going on a century, drops into the woods and old cabins appear on land that owners are otherwise forbidden from polluting, clearing, or adding new construction. These old, modest cabins and their woods have been carefully protected from adverse impact for generations (one of our families dates back to the 1850's settlement). Defacing this gem of Scandia with an asphalt scar insults generations of care, as well as local concern for and national attention to this beautiful river valley. We urge the City to recognize and celebrate this historic and beautiful setting in its midst. REQUEST In light of the facts above and further statements that we will enter in person on Tuesday, we strongly and collectively urge you to: 1. Completely abandon the paving of the Quint Avenue spur in recognition of the potential environmental risks, its unique legal and natural setting, and the potential cost and time of evaluating the impact. New Scandia Township Board November 17, 2006 Page Four 2. Barring abandonment, defer until the next paving cycle consideration of this road to permit thorough evaluation of the impact and formal,professional environmental impact statements to be conducted and considered. 3. Enter into discussions with the property owners about the feasibility of privatizing the road, in recognition of the minimal maintenance, the light and seasonable use of the road and willingness of the property owners to entertain covenants of maintenance to the city. Thank you very much for your consideration. We look forward to working with you on this matter. Sincerely, Lisa Schlingerman and Craig Christensen Tom and Ginny McClanahan Robert and Andy Bowen Phil,Jim,John and Charlie Fitzpatrick Bruce and Elizabeth Hutchinson Bruce Plowman John and Cynthia O'Halloran Paul and Helen Bowlin Marion, Nancy, Lisa, Diane, and David Etzwiler RECEIVES November 21, 2006 NOV 2 1 2006 RE: 2007 Paving Projectvow IP Dear New Scandia Township Board, We are writing in reference to the letter dated 10/27/2006 we received from the New Scandia Township Board which informs us of the planned assessment for improvements to 197th Street from State Highway 95 east down to Quint Avenue. As a neighborhood we would like to be involved in the planning process and informed of the recommendations of the engineers and the decisions of the Board. The township engineer has indicated that he is considering the following changes: a guardrail, grading to reduce the slope of the hill, change of the pitch of the road which will tilt it toward the west and provide an adequate drain/culvert system. Our concerns are primarily based on the difficulty of traversing the hill in the winter and spring months. Safety is our primary concern if the surface is blacktopped. As you know, the grade of the hill combined with the runoff from the sandrock walls often creates a very slick surface and sometimes large ice flows. A blacktop surface could worsen these conditions especially in the spring when the ice melts during the day and refreezes in the evening, making it nearly impossible to climb the hill. Secondly, we are concerned with the environmental impact of the use of calcium chloride on a blacktopped surface on the plants, trees and water. While we agree that the improvements are necessary, our concern rests solely on the issue of whether the paving is the optimal solution versus keeping a gravel surface. Sincerely, New Scandia Township Memo To: Town Board Members From: Anne Huriburt, Administrator Date: 11/21/2006 Re: Additional Correspondence re: 2007 Paving Project Attached are copies of written comments received for the November 21, 2006 public hearing on the 2007 paving project from the following residents: 1. Letter and Petition dated August 4, 2005 for paving 240th Street between Oldfield Ave. and Morgan Avenue 2. Letter from Terry Bennett, 19713 Quinnell re: 197th Street 3. Letter from Edmund K. Summersby, 20457 Quinnell re: 205th St.. 4. Letter from Jim Shaver, Marine on St. Croix Water Management Organization re: 205th St. Attached to this letter is a Washington County proposal for a 2007 LCMR grant application, which would fund management plans for trout streams in Washington County including Gilbertson Creek. 5. Letter from March Westrick, Emmons & Olivier Resources on Behalf of the Marine WMO re: 205th St. • Page 1 'i August 4, 2005 Ms Delores Peterson, Township Clerk Town of New Scandia 14727 Street North, P.O. Box#128 Scandia, Minnesota 55073 Ms. Eleanor Trippler, Township Clerk Town of Chisago Lakes P. 0 Box #649 Lindstrom, Minnesota 55045 Re: Petition for Changing from Gravel to Blacktop Surface Approximately 1 '/Z Mile Section of 240th Street North between Oldfield Avenue and Morgan Avenue Dear Ms. Peterson and Ms.Trippler: We respectively request the attached petition, signed by twenty-three residences of the approximately 1 '/2 mile section referred to above, be forwarded to your respective Township Board Meetings for consideration. The original petition is filed with New Scandia Township and a copy is filed with Chisago Lakes Township. The petition was developed, and signatures requested, under the assumption that costs and assessments for the blacktopping would be shared approximately 75% (townships) and 25% (residents) as done in prior blacktopping projects for township collector roads. If this is not correct,please advice as we may want to reconsider this petition. Please let us know when this petition will be given consideration at your respective Township Board meetings. Thank you. erely, ako rancis L. Pfleger 13470 240th Street N rth Scandia, Minnesota 73 . es B. Wennberg 13624 240th Street North Scandia, Minnesota 55073 PETITION Date: To: Chisago Lakes Township Board Lindstrom,Minnesota New Scandia Township Board Scandia,Minnesota Re: Petition for Changing from Gravel to Blacktop Surface Approximately 1 '/2 Mile Section of 240`h Street North between Oldfield Avenue and Morgan Avenue Facts: • This section of 240`h Street North is part of the township/county line between Chisago Lakes Township of Chisago County and New Scandia Township of Washington County. An Improvement to this section of road requires cooperative planning and actions by the two Township Boards. • This road has been designated as a township collector road. The dirt and dust clouds produced by traffic create safety and air quality issues which are no longer acceptable to the residences who live on this section of 240'h Street North. • New Scandia Township had this section of road scheduled for blacktop surfacing in 2003;however,this was removed from the 2003 bonding project and forwarded to the 2007 project. Subsequently,this project was removed from the 2007 project and forwarded to 2009. This rescheduling of the surfacing project to 2009 is not acceptable to the residences of this section of 240`h Street North. • Chisago Lakes Township has started to fund for future surfacing of blacktop roads,but has not scheduled this section of road as a priority for future blacktop surfacing. This blacktop surface project is a priority to the residences of this section of 240t Street North. • PETITION: THE FOLLOWING PERSONS,AS RESIDENTS ALONG THE SECTION OF 240TH STREET NORTH BETWEEN OLDFIELD AVENUE AND MORGAN AVENUE,REQUEST THE CHISAGO LAKES AND NEW SCANDIA TOWNSHIP BOARDS COOPERATIVELY PLAN AND EXECUTE THE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO CHANGE THE SURFACE OF THE FORE MENTIONED SECTION OF ROAD FROM GRAVEL TO BLACKTOP ON A PRIORITY BASIS. THANK YOU. Name Address Township Signature Date )f -.s a i.�7Na(3i-:ft,► ,3(, �t Ey07H1:1 L.LA404 R . 1. (,)S tip, 9 /Z , 1(7 cp • 1)11-4iy fixv.) ic .Aiiilkey iNo. i1.2f6--1/41,d/fLari6e,/, lit\d,' '-. - -i=4(-- ,.e 7/2 t/eS igilia_ la 3. re-e pc,5 L. 4:-REN'EE L Pt-Le a //7n ..;4?2' t/ is Lt e.y' V , • . ern. 7I .-i -- 5.ic St,4,.... t.z. „in, zUo7',r !v �it,.40,-.%0 1, t trim' 747 bS 6. 4-,61,4i-- 51-6`1 k i Li i i.. 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(cLk.(4-.1 `, -cs Uv,,,la-) 15. rs .24t �` :� 1.11,6_G:z, I `.( ,,�. i 20. >� T c jxAu������ 7�W-cs PETITION Date: To: Chisago Lakes Township Board Lindstrom,Minnesota New Scandia Township Board Scandia,Minnesota Re: Petition for Changing from Gravel to Blacktop Surface Approximately 1 V2 Mile Section of 240`h Street North between Oldfield Avenue and Morgan Avenue Facts: • This section of 240th Street North is part of the township/county line between Chisago Lakes Township of Chisago County and New Scandia Township of Washington County. An Improvement to this section of road requires cooperative planning and actions by the two Township Boards. • This road has been designated as a township collector road. The dirt and dust clouds produced by traffic create safety and air quality issues which are no longer acceptable to the residences who live on this section of 240th Street North. • New Scandia Township had this section of road scheduled for blacktop surfacing in 2003;however,this was removed from the 2003 bonding project and forwarded to the 2007 project. Subsequently,this project was removed from the 2007 project and forwarded to 2009. This rescheduling of the surfacing project to 2009 is not acceptable to the residences of this section of 240th Street North. • Chisago Lakes Township has started to fund for future surfacing of blacktop roads,but has not scheduled this section of road as a priority for future blacktop surfacing. This blacktop surface project is a priority to the residences of this section of 240th Street North. • PETITION: THE FOLLOWING PERSONS,AS RESIDENTS ALONG THE SECTION OF 240TH STREET NORTH BETWEEN OLDFIELD AVENUE AND MORGAN AVENUE,REQUEST THE CHISAGO LAKES AND NEW SCANDIA TOWNSHIP BOARDS COOPERATIVELY PLAN AND EXECUTE THE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO CHANGE THE SURFACE OF THE FORE MENTIONED SECTION OF ROAD FROM GRAVEL TO BLACKTOP ON A PRIORITY BASIS. THANK YOU. RNani Address Townsh• Signat •e ,,Date b ,,s &,,,, 2. ,- L,44,4 /`°1`i^✓/:(„:r i 5-i,,7`2-gL7/?";>/rL-, Sr 4 Jv/.),4 A).---,.4772-x"—2n-Ci1 7-2 ,_-, 3.1),r j 1i,n I.i�ifa'� 3 7G'7-..414, SIC ,,I,C- /'/Ll /�i' , 1),,.; \/ .,?:/, 4. / J 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. / 1---17 iz57/2e.1--/ oR, November 21, 2006 RECEIVED NOV 2 1 2006 RE: 2007 Paving Project NEW SCANDIA TOWNSHIP Dear New Scandia Township Board, We are writing in reference to the letter dated 10/27/2006 we received from the New Scandia Township Board which informs us of the planned assessment for improvements to 197th Street from State Highway 95 east down to Quint Avenue. As a neighborhood we would like to be involved in the planning process and informed of the recommendations of the engineers and the decisions of the Board. The township engineer has indicated that he is considering the following changes: a guardrail, grading to reduce the slope of the hill, change of the pitch of the road which will tilt it toward the west and provide an adequate drain/culvert system. Our concerns are primarily based on the difficulty of traversing the hill in the winter and spring months. Safety is our primary concern if the surface is blacktopped. As you know, the grade of the hill combined with the runoff from the sandrock walls often creates a very slick surface and sometimes large ice flows. A blacktop surface could worsen these conditions especially in the spring when the ice melts during the day and refreezes in the evening, making it nearly impossible to climb the hill. Secondly, we are concerned with the environmental impact of the use of calcium chloride on a blacktopped surface on the plants, trees and water. While we agree that the improvements are necessary, our concern rests solely on the issue of whether the paving is the optimal solution versus keeping a gravel surface. (,L Sincerely, ta (7)t/i /7 ('' /(1 :-/1 7 T-7/ J /- j t ryL � . /`� I) /1-0 3 , Edmund K. Summersby . 20457 Ouinnell Avenue . Scandia, MN 55073 20 November 2006 To: New ScandiaTownship, Minnesota Sent By: Fedex and Fax: 651-433-5112 Attn: New Scandia Township Board, Scandia City Administrator, New Scandia Planning Committee, New Scandia Township Engineer, RECEIVED New Scandia Parks&Recreation Committee, NOV2 Address: Scandia Town Offices 06 14727 209th Street North NEW SCAND/4 T, Scandia, MN 55073 H/p Subject: New Scandia Township 2007 Road Improvement Project— Hearing 21 November 2006 Dear Sir/Madam: Please enter this letter into the official hearing record of the 2007 Road Improvement Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, 21 November 2006. As an abutter to 205`h Street, the road leading to the Scandia Town Landing on the St. Croix River, I wish to register my strong opposition to the proposal to pave 205t Street and the adjoining Quint Avenue. Since 1911, when my grandfather George Edmund Ingersoll purchased land along the St. Croix River, my family has owned the property immediately south of 205`h Street, which is identified on the Washington County tax rolls as"Reserve No. 3". Reserve No. 3 is a wooded ravine formed by a free-flowing and natural stream, identified by the Minnesota DNR as "Gilbertson's Stream". This stream has been cited by the DNR as one of very few remaining natural and pristine streams in the St. Croix watershed in this area, and as such the DNR has studied the stream in recent years, measuring water quality, stream flow rates, and fish population, with the intent of preserving this unique natural resource, and preventing degradation of the stream environment. I am very concerned that the paving of 205`h Street will inevitably have an adverse effect on this stream, due to stormwater runoff, oil and gas pollution, and soil erosion. As a gravel road these concerns have been negligible over the years due to the absorption of the road surface. A paved road, on the other hand, would have to incorporate carefully engineered systems for handling stormwater runoff and preventing degradation of the stream and the river as well. 1 It is further my belief that paving 205`h Street and Quint Avenue would serve no constructive purpose and provide no tangible benefit to the Town of New Scandia. 205th Street terminates at the St. Croix River in a large turnaround and parking area for boat and canoe trailers that have launched their boats. Paving that large area, and the launching ramp down to the river, would inevitably have a very negative impact on the water quality of the St. Croix, which of course is a federally-protected National Scenic River. Stormwater cascading down the hill, across the parking area and down the ramp to the river will cause serious erosion of the river bank, increased sediment in the river, and will result in unsightly scarring of the bank as seen from the river. The federal government has an obligation, one that is shared by all landowners along the river, to preserve and protect this scenic riverway, and that obligation is one we and our neighbors take seriously. It is most important that the Town of Scandia take no action that negatively impacts that requirement. The proposal to pave these two roads would benefit no one and should be eliminated from the Road Improvement Project. Lastly, I wish to point out that the southern extension of Quint Avenue, running parallel with the Soo Line tracks extending south of 205`h Street to Quinnell Avenue, is not a town road. This short road was privately constructed in 1949 on land owned by my family, under an easement granted by my father in order to eliminate the necessity for families living on Quint Avenue to make two dangerous crossings of the railroad tracks in order to reach their homes. The land that road is on is still owned by me, it is still included in the property on which I pay taxes each year to Washington County, and I emphatically do not want that road to be paved. I expect the Town of New Scandia to take note of the fact that the road is on private land. Thank you for consideration of my objections to the 2007 Road Improvement Project. Yours sincerely, .40 Edmund K. Summersby Winter Address: 15 Vassal Lane Cambridge, MA 02138 Tel: 617-868-7029 2 . Ifi Marine on St. Croix Water Management Organization Box 250 Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047 RECEIVED November 18, 2006 NOV 21 2006 Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North NEW SCANDIA TOWNSHIP Scandia, MN 55073 Re: Paving at 205th St./Loghouse Landing Dear Madams and Sirs: We discussed the above issue at our meeting on November 16 and recommend that the paving of 205th St. and Quint Avenue be removed from the scope of your paving project anticipated for 2007. Since 2000, much of our organization's work has involved the inventory of our area's natural resources. We found that some of the most pristine and unique examples are the seepages and springs that feed the St. Croix River. This led to our St. Croix Spring Creek Study, an examination of the streams feeding the St. Croix River, of which Gilbertson's Creek is one. We feel that the delicate nature of this area will warrant special consideration and engineering to insure minimal impact to Gilbertson's Creek and the St. Croix River. We are confident that there will be grant funds available to off set the potential for increased costs of this portion of the project as it impacts resources of regional and national importance. Thank you for your consideration to delay action in this delicate area. If you should have aqy questions, please feel free to contact me or our consulting engineer, Marcey Westrick o` F"mmons and Olivier. ‘• Sirlcierely, 1 Jini Shaver President, Marine on St. Croix Watershed Management Organization LCCMR Proposal 2007 Project Manager Qualifications & Organization Description Establishing Resource Management Plans for Designated Trout Streams Project Manager: Amanda Goebel Senior Environmental Specialist Washington County Department of Public Health&Environment 651-430-6744 amanda.goebel zco.washington.mn.us Project Manager Qualifications: Amanda Goebel will administer the grant project in coordination with project partners. She will execute contracts,track expenses, submit program updates, facilitate technical advisory committee meetings, oversee consultant activities, and ensure the goals of the project are completed and the budget is followed. Amanda has experience administering LCMR Grants, BWSR Challenge Grants, and Natural Resource Block Grants. Amanda's main duty is implementation of the Washington County 2003-2013 Groundwater Plan. The plan provides a framework for the protection and conservation of groundwater resources. The county plan and associated activities is a model of proactive groundwater management. Success is due to partnerships with state and local organizations. Amanda facilitates the Washington County Water Consortium which is a group that meets monthly to discuss water resource issues that cross local jurisdictional boundaries. She works closely with watershed management organizations and local government units on various groundwater and surface water issues. Amanda received her B.S. in Environmental Science with a minor in GIS from Southwest Minnesota State University. Amanda is working towards a master's degree in Water Resource Science from the University of Minnesota. She is a Registered Environmental Health Specialist, is a member of the Minnesota Groundwater Association, and is a Director for the Minnesota Groundwater Association Foundation Board. Amanda administered the 2003-2005 LCMR project "Intercommunity Groundwater Protection, Sustaining Growth and Natural Resources, in the Woodbury/Afton Area." The project was awarded the 2006 Minnesota Environmental Initiative Award for Public Sector Innovation and was also named one of the 2006 Seven Wonders of Engineering by the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers. Organization Description: Washington County is a local government unit. Washington County is located on the eastern edge of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area and is comprised of 423 square miles of land. Washington County's mission is to provide quality public service in a cost- effective manner through innovation, leadership, and the cooperation of dedicated people. Cover Sheet Form LCCMR Proposal 2007 Project Title: Establishing Resource Management Plans for Designated Trout Streams Total Project Budget: $ 603,560 Proposed Project Length: July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2009 Other Funds: $ 226,400 Project Manager: First Name: Amanda Last Name: Goebel Sponsoring Organization: Washington County Department of Public Health & Environment Mailing Address: Street Address: 14949 62nd Street North, PO Box 6 City: Stillwater State: MN Zip: 55127 Telephone Number: (651) 430-6744 E-Mail: amanda.goebel@co.washington.mn.us Fax: (651) 430 - 6730 Web Address: www.co.washington.mn.us Location: County: Washington City/Township: Other: I. PROJECT SUMMARY AND RESULTS Urbanization threatens high quality groundwater dependent natural resources such as trout streams. The project will develop resource management plans that delineate groundwater recharge areas and will develop standards for protection. - I - LCCMR Proposal 2007 Project Title: Establishing Resource Management Plans for Designated Trout Streams II. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT RESULTS The northern portion of Washington County contains numerous streams, wetlands, and plant communities that are rare or unique to the Metropolitan Area. These resources are dependent on groundwater to sustain a constant, cold, and clean supply of water to the resource and are identified as high priority resources by Washington County, the MN Department of Natural Resources, and local watershed organizations. In addition, these resources often contain plant, animal and insect assemblages that are rare or endangered in Minnesota. These resources are so rare because they are extremely sensitive to alterations in the landscape. Changes to contributing surface water quality and temperature, hydrology, and groundwater contribution have a direct impact on these systems. As a result of the location of these unique resources and their sensitivity to changes in the landscape, Washington County and a number of local water management organizations have undertaken studies to better understand them. These studies have generated information regarding location and quality and have clearly identified the need for protection. While additional efforts have been conducted to develop standards to protect these resources, the main conclusion of these efforts is that a more thorough technical evaluation of the surface water/groundwater interactions must be performed. This type of comprehensive evaluation would provide the justification for legally binding standards. This project takes an innovative approach to natural resource management by providing the rationale and technical justification for management and protection before the need for restoration. The proposed project will use previously completed studies to further the understanding of groundwater dependent natural resources. The study area includes five designated trout streams, four of which contain a naturally reproducing Brook Trout population. The objective of this project is to develop resource management plans to (1) protect trout streams and (2) develop a framework for the protection of similar types of resources. Result 1 "Groundwater Dependent Natural Resource Database" Budget: $ 13,800 Collect and compile existing studies, monitoring data, and natural resource data in an easy to use database for the purposes of this project. MEASUREABLE OUTCOME—Develop a GIS webmapping application for the Washington County website. Database can be accessed by resource name and updated as the project progresses. Result 2 "Development of Five Comprehensive Resource Management Plans"Budget: $549,760 A comprehensive resource management plan will be developed for each of the five designated trout streams. These plans will provide the county, local water management organizations, and communities with the technical basis to incorporate standards into rules and into land-use and conservation plans. Each plan will evaluate existing surface water and groundwater contributions through robust technical analyses, potential impacts of construction activities and development (impervious surfaces) to the resource, and the potential role of stormwater infiltration to mitigate impacts of development. MEASURABLE OUTCOME — Five comprehensive resource management plans that will include the following: • Input from an advisory committee made up of experts in related fields. • Resource-specific monitoring data(e.g. groundwater, surface water quality, quantity, and temperature). • Map of local and regional groundwater recharge areas maintaining the resource. • Calculations determining existing contributions of surface and groundwater to the resource. • Analysis of future land-use scenarios to evaluate potential impacts to the resource. • Management standards and rule language for the preservation and protection of the resource. - 1 - LCCMR Proposal 2007 Establishing Resource Management Plans for Designated Trout Streams Result 3 "Framework for Development of Future Resource Management Plans" Budget: $30,000 The comprehensive resource management plans developed for the five trout streams will be used to develop a guideline for the development of future plans. This guideline will clearly identify what needs to be evaluated as well as how to perform the evaluation. This guideline will be transferable to other groundwater dependent natural resources in the county and throughout Minnesota. MEASURABLE OUTCOME—Document outlining the process of developing a comprehensive groundwater dependent natural resource management plan. Result 4 "Tying Trout Stream Protection to Comprehensive Land-Use Plans" Budget: $10,000 As the communities in Washington County struggle to address natural resource management and protection in the face of increasing development pressures, they have vocalized the need for resource management plans and/or standards so that informed land-use decisions can be made. Meetings will be held with communities to discuss methods of incorporating groundwater dependent natural resource protection in the 2008 Comprehensive Planning Process. A workshop will be held at the county to present the results and conclusions of this project. MEASURABLE OUTCOME — Incorporation of local land-use protection strategies for groundwater dependent natural resources within 2008 Comprehensive Plans. III. TOTAL PROJECT REQUEST BUDGET Staff or Contract Services: $603,560 - Funds will be distributed as contract for services, as determined by the technical advisory committee. Washington County will provide grant administration in-kind. TOTAL BUDGET: $603,560 IV. OTHER FUNDS & PARTNERS A. Project Partners Project Partner Agency/Entity Amt. Received Karen Kill,Administrator Brown's Creek Watershed District $0.00 Dan Fabian,Administrator Carnelian-Marine Watershed District/Marine WMO $0.00 Brian Nerbonne MN DNR—Division of Fisheries and Wildlife $0.00 Randy Ferrin St. Croix Basin Water Resources Planning Team $0.00 Jim Almendinger, Ph.D. St. Croix Watershed Research Station, Science Museum of MN $0.00 Byron Karns National Park Service $0.00 Len Ferrington,Ph.D. University of Minnesota,Department of Entomology $15,000 Heinz Stefan, Ph.D. University of Minnesota, Department of Civil Engineering $0.00 Jay Riggs Washington Conservation District $0.00 B. Other Funds being Spent during the Project Period $15,000 (in-kind) Project Administration Washington County $28,600 (in-kind) Advisory Committee Participation Project Partners $52,800 (cash) Monitoring Brown's Creek Brown's Creek WD $130,000 (cash) Resource Management Plan Brown's Creek WD C. Past Spending $46,000 (cash) Monitoring Brown's Creek Brown's Creek WD $31,500 (cash) GWDNR Rule Development Brown's Creek& Carnelian-Marine WD's D. Time Project Period: July 1, 2007 —June 30, 2009 -2- ir ��. Plans forEstablishing DesiResource nated TroutManagement Streams ! ae.e.e. wev. i.e./ 1. fn k.tl DOM. fi ,�� g ' e. New Scandia B Twp Forest Lake i. "4411.4 ees k Atli Strom) arise on St p Croix 9 Hugo _. a ,.:. cL Twin 11 'I . �e Ilan e . it it 9 4 s a Ien Bellwood �p ( Stillwater Twp cfg A/&niece Wateralwds ,�` ' Brown's .mc s`' `Decimated taut Stream = A A/Non-Deaignatad with Twat 3 ty Non-Designated Spring Creek 4,, r - _ r- * Birchwood Village '...I. Grant Stillwater a i�' WIgenlie y MaMomedi' ii., M Pine Springs 2 0 2 tales NOV.21'2006 14:47 #6570 F. 001/U04 EMMONS KR & OLIVIER FAX _. RESOURCES TRANSMITTAL 651 Hale Avenue N. Oakdale, MN 55128 Phone: (651) 770-8448 Fax: (651) 770-2552 Date: I (I- .r 104, E-mail: w'.ww.eorinc.com , text us Organization: 1J14.,j Fax Number4,a t I/53 57!2 • From: Mor-ce kit4-y: Total es:a p g 4 I rt Comments: -(- /v1.1N1 peti- Y-i c--- VI.Cri- -4111#1:Yriteb V-7t1 /..441 )A141 M ,A iL *&?obi 1.40Tefre A4N146f444, ____119 ell 14(1010..+11r 4tdet Mrs it n et- I te-e • Emmons&Olivier Resources.Inc. 651 Hale Avenue 4. Oakdale,MN 55126 Tel;(651)%T5-13448 www.eorinr,.com fax (651) 77O-2552 NOv.21'2006 14:47 #6570 P. 002l004 MEMORANDUM • To: Tom Peterson EMMONS & OLIVIER New Scandia.Township Engineer. RESOURCES From: Marcey L. Westrick - .. Subject: Comments on road improvements along Quint Date: November. 20, 2006 Avenue North and 205th St. North. The purpose of this memorandum.is to provide comments on behalf of the Marine on St. Croix Watershed Management Organization (WMO) on the proposed road improvements along 2056' Street North which runs parallel to Giibertson.'s Creek. As you are aware,Gilbertson.Creek is a designated trout stream and has several. other significant features that were identified in the Lower St. Croix Spring Creek Stewardship Plan (see attached Fact Sheet) including Louisiana. waterthrush(Sciuru.s m.otacill.a), red shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus), bald eagle (Hal.lia.eetus 1eucocephalus)and American ginseng (Parrax qui.nquefolius). Jn addition, Gilbertson.Creek was identified as a high priority resource in,the Marine WMO Watershed Management Plan The scour and erosion that currently occurs along 205th St,was identified by the WMO as an issue in both the Lower. St. Croix Spring Creek Stewardship Plan and the Watershed Management Plan. While the WMO understands the Township's desire to improve 205th St. North.,the WMO wants to ensure that any work that is completed deals with.stormwater in way that is consistent with the MWMO policies. From the Lower. St. Croix Spring Creek Stewardship Plan, it was recommended that peak flows into the Gilbertson's Creek Gorge be reduced and that the volume resulting from the 2-year event be maintained. Because Gilbertson, Creek is considered a Groundwater. Dependant Natural Resource,the improvements along Quint Avenue and 205th St will be subject to Washington County s Model. Groundwater Rules as laid out in the MWMO Watershed Management Plan. In order to meet the above storm.water criteria, the MWMO strongly encourages New Scandia. Township not to simply pipe the stormwater runoff to the St. Croix but to utilize infiltration or biofiltrati,on Best Management Practices and other innovative storm.water practices that promote recharge. The MWMO has worked with the Arcola Mills Historic Foundation located in May Township to implement such practices along their driveway which is adjacent to Arcola Creek, another sensitive groundwater dependent natural resource. This project,which can serve as an example, will, be completed this winter. NOV.21'2006 14:476570 P.003/004 .my- Spring Creek Name : Gilbertson's Creek 6U General Watershed Description --� Gilbertson Creek outlets to the St.Croix River just downstream of the Loghouse Landing boat access. Gilbertson Creek begins along the Wisconsin-Central Rail.where a ditch collects numerous seeps discharging along a terrace slope. From the Wisconsin-Central Rail,Gilbertson. Creek flows a short distance though a black ash seepage swamp,crosses CR 53 and then begins its descent to the St.Croix River. The total watershed area contributing to Gilbertson Creek is 85 acres, The watershed land use includes a large agricultural field, some partly wooded residential areas and forest land. Significant Features Gilbertson Creek arises from one of the larger groundwater dependent wetland complexes in.the study area. Extending from the north boundary of William O'Brien State Park to just north of the junction of CR 53 and the Wisconsin-Central Rail, this wetland complex includes rich fen., black ash seepage swamp an.d mixed hardwood seepage swamp. Downstream of CR 53, Gilbertson Creek drops over a waterfall into a scenic gorge bordered by good quality white pine-hardwood forest. This ravine,/stream system.includes records for several rare species including Louisiana waterthrush (Selurus motacilla), red shouldered hawk(Buieo lineatus), bald eagle(Halliaeerus leucocephalur) and American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius). Gilbertson Creek contains a population of naturally reproducing brook trout (Salvelinus fonrinalis) below CR 53. Key MinagementRecommenda.tions J. The public access road (Log House Landing) to the St. Croix River is subject to significant: scour and erosion during storm events, The WMO should work with the NPS, DNR and Township to stabilize eroded areas and lower peak flow rates into the Gilbertson's Creek Gorge, 2. Several short reaches of Gilbertson's Creek cross residential areas where stream-side vegetation has been removed and converted to turf grass. Landowners should be informed of the importance of a continuous stream corridor. Key Policy Recommendations 1. Maintain stormwater volume for the 2-year event. 2. Require phosphorus concentration. standard of 50 p.g/L for stormwater discharges to tributaries of the St. Croix River. 3. Require an erosion control plan, consistent with the specifications of the MPCA manual. ;`Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas" for all projects that result in 10,000 ft2 of disturbance. 4. Designate wetland management classes based on the State of Minnesota Stormwater Advisory Group Guidelines for Stormwater Impart to Wetlands, which groups wetlands into "sensitivity classes". 5. Develop water quality standards for discharge of stormwater to streams and wetlands: Standards for total phosphorus (TI'), total suspended solids (TSS) and total nitrogen (TN) concentrations and loading should be included. 6. Develop standards that limit the magnitude and duration of stormwater bounce in wetlands. 7, Establish protective riparian corridors along streams,and buffers around wetlands. 8. Initiate a citizen monitoring program. NOV.21'2006 14:47 ;b(U 2. uu4/ J0e _ _ ._- Spring Creek Name : Gilbertson's Creek 6U u Watershed Size 84.46 acres Hydrology Total Stream Length 0.36 mile Base flow 0.88 efs Stream Type Estimated Bank full flow 11.13 cfs Slightly entrenched, meandering,gravel Groundwater source d_o_r. inaxed. channel. This stream is relatively stable but there is moderate strea.mban.k G'ACi81 Springs emanate from the Seitiment5 - erosion. Jordan Sandstone and the upper •`;`''.. .' Mazor a.nie Fancies of the �� Prairie cm TIT r.'. , Franconia Formation. Land Cover Category /� Chier Group;_.:.,4.1 Grassland 7.85 Jordan Lower chloride concentrations Snndstone (close to 1.0 ppm) than nearby Agricultural band 19.64 spring creeks indicate less impact by human activities. Forest and Woodlands 22,24 st.Lawrence '" " Calcium and magnesium. shale concentrations indicate that. Lakes and Open Water Wetlands 0 m.�,mri, � , � recharge of the groundwater Maintained Natural Arens 0 comes from upland(as opposed • `""''' to lake or wetland)areas. Wetlands 36.58 "V°'°��" Recharge probably originates Q. 41�t x,,,„ ,- far to the west, Very thick v - r wr. j 0%_10%Impervious Cover 0 W 1 deposits of Superior, Lobe till in 7s"""'' I Shnlu > die area prevent rapid migration 11140-25%Impervious Cover 8,59 of infiltrating groundwater to 26°/n-50%Impervious Cover q = the bedrock aquifers. Rfr mnnu FDtmNk 5].1%-75°t° Impervious Cover0 --_- 5.09 tu 1 nton- - -- 76% 100%Impervious Cover 1 iG neigto lc . _ Sandetnne Macroinvertebrate Data Water. Chemistry Metric Score Among Parameter Site Site MPCA Among Springs Mean a NOV Springs Mean` Benchmark Mean Cllironom,idaa,e 1 16 21 MTSn/St. Species Richness Croix invertebrate Taxa 29 31,75 Ri.verb Richness HBI 4.42 4,4 %FPT 58.75 i 36.9 _� p j141.3 45.22 67.98 90 55 42.47 %Dominance 37.99 35.5 NO2+NQ, 2,45 0.34 0.1 0_203 2,1.5 Most Common Scuds, Black T S jmglL� 24.89 38.12 8.8 7.5 1 1.5.96 MinnowTemperature Families Flies and Small 11..36 3.20 13.0 10.3 9.95 r .. Mayfly [C3 October 17, 2006 New Scandia Town Board meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Dennis Seefeldt. The following were in attendance: Chairman Dennis Seefeldt, Vice-Chairman Michael Hinz, Supervisors Michael Harnetty, Blair Joselyn and Nancy Madden; Administrator Anne Hurlburt. PUBLIC FORUM Dennis Larson,New Scandia representative to the Comfort Lake/Forest Lake Watershed, gave notice of his resignation as manager on the Watershed Board due to work conflicts. Chairman Seefeldt thanked Mr. Larson for his service, and appreciation for the progress that the Watershed has made in regards to Bone Lake. Mike White, 13310 188th Street, questioned when the Open Space of plats would be dedicated as parks, therefore ensuring that the land cannot be sold. Steve May, developer for the plat Emerald Acres, asked the opinion of the Board as to the possibility of granting the plat a 100%bonus(the addition of one lot)to better qualify the development for the funding of a bank loan. Mr. May was advised to bring in a rough sketch of the reconfigured plat to the November 14, 2006 Planning Commission meeting. PUBLIC HEARING—UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT VACATION As the mound septic system of the Prairie Restoration building, Lot 4, Block 1, Hawkinson Business Park, has been constructed within the 50-foot drainage and utility easement, it will be necessary to vacate 40 feet of the easement along Highway 97, along with the 10-foot wide easement along the east property line. The property owner will dedicate a 10-foot drainage easement over the drainage way south of the septic mound. There were no comments from the public. Blair Joselyn made a motion to adopt Resolution 10-17-06-01 Vacating a Part of the Utility and Drainage Easement situated in Lot 4, Block 1,Hawkinson Business Park, contingent on the property owner executing the new 10-foot drainage easement south of the septic mound. Michael Harnetty seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the following Consent Agenda: a)Minutes for Town Board meetings 9-19-06, 10-3-06,Planning Commission 10-3-06, Workshop 10-11-06. b)Treasurer's Report: Beginning Balance 9/01/06 $1,456,863.86 Receipts + 73,512.57 Expenditures 100,877.12 Payroll 13,013.40 - 113,890.52 Ending Balance 9/30/06 $1,416,485.91 c)Payment of Vouchers. New Scandia Town Board October 17, 2006 Page 2 d)Appointment of Election Judges for the November 7, 2006 General Election: Mary Hulleman(Head Election Judge), Florence Daninger,Patti Funni, Edith Hadlich, Gary Hogle, Ann Hoheisel, Donna Larson,Barbara Maile,John Meader, Avalon Okerson, Beverly Pratt,Judy Rydeen and Sue Tuomi. e)Approval of Utility Permit to Connexus Energy for underground electric service at 13640 205t''Street. f) Approval of Pay Request No.2 to Hardrives, Inc. for 2006 Street Repairs in the amount of$106,401.08. g) Approval of Pay Request No. 1 to Jay Bros., Inc. for 2006 Culvert Replacement in the amount of $58,528.55. h) Appointment of Election Judges for the December 12, 2006 Special Election for Mayor and City Council: Mary Hulleman(Head Election Judge), Patti Funni, Barbara Maille, Beverly Pratt, Ann Hoheisel and Judy Rydeen. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE Winter Program Deb Campobasso, Chair of the Park and Recreation Committee,presented the Committee's recommendations for the 2006-07 winter program. 1) Continue the after school skating program; 2) Organize an instructional ice skating class; 3) Continue the Winter Festival on January 28, 2007; 4) Organize a snowshoeing tour of the Wind in the Pines Park. Supervisor Harnetty suggested that additional supervision be added to the after school program. It was agreed to add two paid staff to run this program. Discussion of hiring a Winter Program Director to be in charge of recommendations land 2 began. Michael Harnetty made a motion to proceed with the Park Committee's recommendations in the manner that a Winter Program Director would supervise activities#1 and#2, and the Park Committee would run#3 and#4. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Nancy Madden made a motion to appoint Marty McKelvey as the Winter Program Activity Director, with possible expansion of the program.Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Summer 2007 Program Ms. Campobasso presented a timeline for preparing the summer program. A subcommittee will meet soon to begin planning, followed by discussion within the Park Committee. A presentation will be given at the December Town Board meeting. A goal is to have the summer program finalized by March 1st, with possible expansion of the program to include seniors and group home residents. Ice Rink Ms. Campobasso presented recommendations for the skating facility. Supervisor Seefeldt will refer this to a sub-committee to review. Members of the sub-committee will include Supervisors Seefeldt and Harnetty, Administrator Hurlburt, Moose Malmquist, Mike White, Deb Campobasso and other interested parties. New Scandia Town Board October 17, 2006 Page 3 Supervisor Harnetty summarized a recent meeting held by the Ice Rink sub-committee. General replacement of the dasher boards is a priority for next season,with a"band-aid fix"for this year, as the current boards are over forty years old. Mike White will continue with the sealing of cracks on the base. Park Dedication Sub-Committee Administrator Hurlburt reported on the findings of the sub-committee. An alternative approach will need to be looked at to justify an increase in park dedication fees.The sub-committee will meet again in November to research this,and report to the Board in December. POLICE DEPARTMENT Deputy Chris Howard was present to report on police activity. In response to an increased report of cars passing on the right shoulder of the road, it was suggested to post a notice along Highway 97.Deputy Howard also reported on the increase in excessive speed along Highway 95 north of Pilar Road. Deputy Howard asked for clarification of the wording of ordinance violations/citations. Administrator Hurlburt will address this. Supervisor Harnetty asked for an update on the status of drug activity in the Township.As the public is more aware of meth labs,they are becoming less of a problem. The manufacture and selling of drugs is not a current problem,although personal use of drugs is occasional. FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Chief Steve Spence asked for advice on the legalities of releasing information, as he is getting requests for reports on fire and rescue calls. Much of the information is public,but a formal request should be made to Administrator Hurlburt. TOWN ENGINEER 2007 Street Paving Project Town Engineer Tom Peterson presented the 2007 Street Paving Project Feasibility Report. The project includes the paving of 18 separate gravel roads, located in the northwest and easterly portions of the Township,at an estimated cost of$2,221,140. Nancy Madden made a motion to approve Resolution 10-17-06-02 Receiving the Feasibility Report and Calling for a Hearing on Improvement.A Public Information meeting to be scheduled for November 15,2006. The Public Hearing on Improvement to be scheduled for November 21,2006. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. The 2007 paving project will be financed with a bond issue that will be repaid with a combination of special assessments and a property tax levy. Nancy Madden made a motion to approve Resolution 10-17-06-03 Declaring the Official Intent of the Town of New Scandia to Reimburse Certain Expenditures from the Proceeds of Bonds to be Issued by the Town. Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Olson-Sandgren-Hawkinson Storm Sewer Project Mr. Peterson reported on the status of this project. The berm has been constructed, but the outlet structure could lead to water flow across the property, causing the adjoining land to be unusable. Property owner Nancy Peterson requested a meeting with staff to study these modifications. New Scandia Town Board October 17, 2006 Page 4 TOWN ATTORNEY As a follow-up to concerns of releasing public information,Town Attorney Dave Hebert recommended that Administrator Hurlburt be appointed to oversee these reports. Michael Hinz made a motion to appoint Administrator Anne Hurlburt as the Data Practices Officer for New Scandia Township. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Mr. Hebert reported on the findings of the Administrative Law Judge in regards to the Town's incorporation petition. The official approval of the petition was released on October 16, 2006. The city status will become effective on January 1, 2007. A special election will be held for a mayor and four city council members on December 12, 2006. Candidate filing will occur between November 15 to November 28, 2006. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Insurance Renewal Town Administrator Anne Hurlburt reported on the renewal of insurance through the League of MN Cities Insurance Trust. The renewal date for all LMCIT insurance coverage is December 1, 2006. The question of whether to continue to waive the statutory limits on tort liability was discussed. Administrator Hurlburt also addressed open meeting law coverage and a faithful performance bond currently provided by Minnesota Association of Townships. Nancy Madden made a motion to approve coverage through the League of MN Cities Insurance Trust to include a waiver of the statutory limit on tort liability,open meeting law coverage and a faithful performance bond(coverage of$100,000).Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. 2006 Summer Program Report Marty McKelvey, Summer Program Coordinator,presented results of a survey given to families that participated in the Summer Program. Responses were gathered from 29 of the 45 families that participated. Overall,parent were supportive of the program. Ms. McKelvey's goals for the summer program include financial success(break-even goal), customer satisfaction and a higher level of participation. It was suggested to include offerings to a broader range of age groups. A sub-committee of the Park and Recreation Committee will be meeting on October 26"'to further refine the program, with a report to the Board in December. Grading Permit Big Marine Development has applied for a grading permit to construct an access road in the future Tii Gavo development. As a development agreement is not yet in place, any grading requires a permit under Section 9.5 of the zoning ordinance. The developer plans to install an access road approximately 2,000 feet into the site from Newgate Avenue, along with the associated storm sewer and temporary ponds. Town Engineer Tom Peterson recommended a financial guarantee of$250,000. Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the grading permit for Big Marine Development on the condition that the applicant obtain required watershed permits and submit a Letter of Credit in the amount of$250,000.Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. October 17, 2006 New Scandia Town Board Page 5 MARY ANN& ANDY OBST Mary Ann and Andy Obst, 10604 230`'' Street, were present to request an evaluation of traffic and speed conditions on 230th Street west of Manning Trail. There was a recent school bus accident on this road, which the Obsts' provided details on. MnDOT sets speed limits on all roads in the state. Nancy Madden made a motion to request that MnDOT conduct a traffic and speed study of 230th Street; that the City of Forest Lake be contacted to partner with the study on the portion of 2306 Street that extends west of New Scandia Township; and that signs be posted, if allowed.Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARK AND'RECREATION COMMITTEE Interviews for three vacant positions on the Park and Recreation Committee were held with members of the Town Board on October 17"'. Michael Hinz made a motion to appoint Alex Bildeaux,Mike Goeken and Matt Rasmussen to five- year terms (2011) on the Park and Recreation Committee.Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Nancy Madden made a motion to adjourn the meeting and meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Res ectfully submitted, Brenda Eklund New Scandia Township Deputy Clerk November 14, 2006 The New Scandia Town Board met on the above date. Chairman Dennis Seefeldt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Chairman Dennis Seefeldt, Vice-Chairman Michael Hinz, Michael Harnetty, Blair Joselyn and Nancy Madden; Administrator Anne Hurlburt. MIKE AND NANCY PETERSON—RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT Part of the Olsen-Sandgren-Hawkinson Storm Sewer project will be constructed on property owned by Mike and Nancy Peterson, Lot 5, Block 1, Hawkinson Business Park. An agreement to provide for an expanded easement and a right-of-entry to allow the project to proceed has been reached with the Petersons. Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the Right-of Entry Agreement with Mike and Nancy Peterson. Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. BURIED CABLE UTILITY PERMIT—FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS Mike Hinz made a motion to approve the Utility Permit to Frontier Communications for installation of buried telephone cable under Ozark Avenue to Prairie Restorations(Lot 4, Block 1,Hawkinson Business Park), on the condition that the$50.00 permit fee is submitted.Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. POSTING"NO PARKING"ALONG 209TH STREET During community events, vehicles have been parking along both sides of 209th Street between Oakhill Road and Olinda Trail, in front of the Community Center. This is a potential hazard to emergency vehicles that may need access along this route.Township Engineer Tom Peterson recommended prohibiting parking on the north side of 209th Street. Michael Harnetty made a motion to post"No Parking" signs along the north side of 209`h Street between Oakhill Road and Olinda Trail, and to post temporary "No Parking" on both sides of 209th Street as needed.Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. WORKSHOP MEETING A Workshop meeting for the Town Board is scheduled for December 13, 2006 to discuss the filling of a maintenance worker position, along with additional personnel issues. NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Nancy Madden made a motion to direct staff to send an informational letter to all New Scandia Township residents concerning the December 12,2006 Special Election for mayor and city council members. Michael Harnetty seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. The Planning Commission began their meeting at 7:30 p.m.The following members were in attendance: Chairman Chris Ness,James Malmquist,Peter Schwarz,Donnette Yehle and Kevin Nickelson. DAVE AND AMY HUME—VARIANCE Mr. David Hume, 14939 Old Marine Trail N., Marine on St. Croix, 55047,presented a request to construct a 960 sq. ft. accessory structure on their property. Legal: SW 1/4 of SE 1/4, Sec. 26. PID: 26-032-20-43-0008. This would constitute a third accessory structure on their 10.29-acre parcel November 14, 2006 New Scandia Town Board Page 2 and requires a variance.The two existing accessory structures, a 1,800 sq. ft. barn and a 288 sq. ft. chicken coop, are used to house chickens and llamas, and are not suitable for storing vehicles, so the proposed garage is needed. A variance would not be required to attach the proposed garage to the house,but this would harm the historic character of the house, which was build in the 1850's. The total square footage of accessory structures would be 3,048 feet,whereas 3,500 square feet is allowed on the 10.29-acre parcel. All setbacks would be met. The Planning Commission recommended to the Town Board that they grant the variance request of David&Amy Hume to construct a third accessory structure and to adopt Resolution 11-14-06- 01 that contains the findings of the Town Planner. Michael Hinz made a motion to adopt Resolution 11-14-06-01 approving the Hume Variance for a Third Accessory Structure,Barn-red in Color.Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. ORDINANCE 89—PUBLIC HEARING AMENDING SECTION 11.2,CH.2 Mr. David Hebert presented Ordinance No. 89 to allow cluster/open space developments in the Shoreland Overlay District if part of a planned unit development. Chairman Ness opened the floor to public comment.Maria Hinz, 13800 182nd St., asked why not use this rule to be more strict with lakeshore development, like Tii Gavo, and why allow all the uses listed in the Ordinance for PUD's.The Planning Commission's response was that the lake would be better served with fewer homes on the lakeshore, which the Tii Gavo development would accomplish.Mike White, 13310 188th St., likes the Tii Gavo development and sees it as better for the lake than a standard development. Discussion among the Town Board continued. Supervisor Hinz felt a change should not be made for one developer. Chairman Seefeldt thought that a PUD can have more restrictions put on them, and that a community septic set back from the lake is better for lakeshore property. Michael Harnetty made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve Ordinance 89 Amending Section 11.2,Chapter 2 of the Development Code of New Scandia Township and Pertaining to the Shoreland Overlay District.Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion.Voting yes: Harnetty,Joselyn,Madden, Seefeldt.Voting no: Hinz.Motion adopted. ORDINANCE 90—PUBLIC HEARING AMENDING SECTION 9.13(1),CH.2 Mr. David Hebert presented Ordinance No. 90 to allow metal sided buildings on parcels larger than 4-acres,rather than 5-acres,and apply the requirement that the accessory buildings resemble the principal building only on parcels less than 4-acres in size. There were no public comments. Nancy Madden made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve Ordinance 90 Amending Section 9.13(1), Chapter 2 of the Development Code of New Scandia Township and Pertaining to the Design of Accessory Structures.Michael Harnetty seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. SCANDIA DEVELOPMENT,LLC—EMERALD ACRES Mr. Greg Johnson presented a request to add one lot for a total of 26 lots on the cul-de-sac, in the wooded area. Mr.Johnson indicated it would be economically unfeasible for them to continue the November 14, 2006 New Scandia Town Board Page 3 project without this extra lot due to the soft housing market and increase in costs. Two letters of refusal for financing were submitted. They have also asked the estate to reduce the price, but have not heard from them. The Planning Commission indicated they had recommended 23 lots and the Town Board approved 25 lots. The Commission said they had accommodated the developer as much as possible. Supervisor Hinz commented on the initial concern of building in the woods, and that this additional lot is to be located in the woods. Supervisor Madden stated that the request is not acceptable, as decisions such as this are not based on economics. Mr. Johnson thanked the Boards for their time. RESCHEDULE THE JANUARY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING The January meeting of the Planning Commission has been rescheduled to the 9th, due to the new City Council holding their first meeting on January 2nd. It would be desirable for the Council to have at least one meeting prior to a scheduled Planning Commission meeting. The new Council will determine the schedule of meetings for the coming year. KEITH'S LANSCAPING—CUP Staff investigation of the sewer/water facilities found that no sewage system is required by the Building Code or Washington County sanitation regulations as the building is essentially cold storage with a dirt floor,no water supply and no office or employees working on site. However, original conditions required three paved parking spaces. Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission to require Keith's Landscaping to install three paved parking spaces by July 31, 2007.Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Nancy Madden made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, tbibrliG WW/lAk Brenda Eklund New Scandia Township Deputy Clerk 6L) New Scandia Township Treasurer's Report October 31, 2006 Beginning Balance 10/01/06 1,416,485.91 Receipts 51,970.65 Expenditures - 310,908.56 Payroll 16,569.54 327,478.10 Adjustments Ending Balance 9/30/06 1,140,978.46 Submitted by: Colleen Firkus, Treasurer Meeting Date: 11/21/2006 Agenda Item: 5, d) Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Approve Letter of Credit Reductions for Wild Bush Acres Deadline/ Timeline: N/A Background: • Mark Woolston, developer of Wild Bush Acres, has submitted documentation required for reducing the financial guarantees for the project. • After inspecting the development, our engineer has recommended that the letter of credit for street/storm sewer improvements be reduced from $174,709.13 to $98,420.40. The letter of credit for landscaping may be reduced from $35,000.00 to $7,000.00. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval. Attachments/ None Materials provided: Contact(s): Mark Woolston 612 295-8093 Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (wild bush lc) Page 1 of 1 11/15/06 Meeting Date: 11/21/2006 Agenda Item: :J• ,�� Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651)433-2274 Action Requested: Approve Letter of Credit Reductions for Natures Walk Deadline/ Timeline: N/A Background: • Nature Properties LLC, developer of the Nature's Walk subdivision, has requested that the township release the financial guarantees for the project. • After inspecting the development, and receiving the as-built drawings as required by the development contract, our engineer has recommended that the letter of credit for street/storm sewer improvements be reduced from $44,000 to $0. • There is still landscaping to be completed in the project. The current guarantee is $7,500. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the release of the letter of credit for public improvements. The $7,500 guarantee for landscaping should be maintained. Attachments/ None Materials provided: Contact(s): Nature Properties, 651 464-9080 Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (natures walk lc) Page 1 of 1 11/16/06 Meeting Date: 11/21/2006 Agenda Item: ,C) Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651)433-2274 Action Requested: Approve Change Order No. 1 to Jay Bros for additional work on 2006 Culvert Replacement Project. Deadline/ Timeline: N/A Background: • Contractor furnished and installed markers at all new flared end sections; and provided topsoil borrow to aid in seed growth in ditches disturbed by the work. • Change Order amount is $2,870.00. • Markers were discussed and approved at a previous Board meeting. Recommendation: Approve Change Order No. 1. The $2,870.00 amount is included in Pay Request No. 2. Attachments/ • Signed Change Order Materials provided: Contact(s): Prepared by: Tom Peterson, BRA 604-4868 (culvert replacement change order) Page 1 of 1 11/13/06 JI BOnestroo Owner: Township of New Scandia, 14727 209th St.,Scandia,MN 55073 Date November 9,2006 CAI u Rosene wig Anderlik& Contractor Jay Bros.,Inc.,P.O.Box 700,9218 Lake Dr.NE,Forest Lake,MN 55025 IA Associates Bond No: Engineers;6;Arcriliects Bond Company. Granite Re Inc., 14001 Quail Plaza Dr.,Oklahoma City,OK 73134 GRMN25570A CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 2006 CULVERT REPLACEMENT BRA FILE NO. 000568-06130-0 Description of Work This Change Order provides for additional work on this project specified as follows: Contract Unit Total No. Item Unit Quantity Price Amount CHANGE ORDER NO.1 1 END SECTION MARKER EA 60 $42.50 $2,550.00 2 TOPSOIL BORROW(LV) CY 32 $10.00 $320.00 TOTAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1: $2,870.00 56806130CHO1.xis Original Contract Amount $105,234.00 Previous Change Orders $0.00 This Change Order $2,870.00 Revised Contract Amount(including this change order) $108,104.00 CHANGE IN CONTRACT TIMES Original Contract Times: Substantial Completion(days or date): Ready for final Payment(days or date): Increase of this Change Order Substantial Completion(days or date): Ready for final Payment(days or date): Contract Time with all approved Change Orders: Substantial Completion(days or date): Ready for final Payment(days or date): Recommended for Approval by. BONESTROO,ROSENE,ANDERLIK&ASSOCIATES,INC. (-7k4/14,2 14,g / Date: Approved by Contractor Approved by Owner: JAY BROS.,INC, TOWNSHIP OF NEW SCANDIA Date Date cc Owner Contractor Bonding Company Bonestroo&Assoc. t 56806130CHO1.xls Meeting Date: 11/21/2006 Agenda Item: P ) S Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Approve Pay Request No. 2 to Jay Bros. for 2006 Culvert Replacement Deadline/ Timeline: N/A Background: • Contractor has completed all of the culverts and associated restoration work. • Payment is for$39,847.25. Retainage of$2,000 is enough to cover miscellaneous punch list items next year. • Funds to be escrowed through Northern Escrow, Inc. Recommendation: Approve payment. Attachments/ • Pay Request Materials provided: Contact(s): Prepared by: Tom Peterson, BRA 604-4868 (jay bros pay request 2) kii.0006:10 Owner Township of New Scandia, 14727 209th St., Scandia, MN 55073 Date: November 9,2006 Roselle C1♦Anderiik& For Period: 10/12/2006 to 11/9/2006 Request No: 2 Associates Contractor: Jay Bros., Inc., P. O. Box 700, 9218 Lake Dr. NE, Forest Lake, MN 55025 Engineers&:A 41ltects CONTRACTOR'S REQUEST FOR PAYMENT 2006 CULVERT REPLACEMENT BRA FILE NO. 000568-06130-0 SUMMARY 1 Original Contract Amount $ 105,234.00 2 Change Order-Addition $ 2,870.00 3 Change Order-Deduction $ 0.00 4 Revised Contract Amount $ 108,104.00 5 Value Completed to Date $ 100,105.80 6 Material on Hand $ 0.00 7 Amount Earned $ 100,105.80 8 Less Retainage 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 9 Subtotal $ 98,105.80 10 Less Amount Paid Previously $ 58,258.55 11 Liquidated damages- $ 0.00 12 AMOUNT DUE THIS REQUEST FOR PAYMENT NO. 2 $ 39,847.25 Recommended for Approval by. BONESTROO,ROSENE,ANDERLIK&ASSOCIATES,INC. ,40 Approved by Contractor: Approved by Owner: JAY.BBOS,INC. TOWNSHIP OF NEW SCANDIA ry Specified Contract Completion Date: Date: 56806130REQ2.xls Contract Unit Current Quantity Amount No. Item Unit Quantity Price Quantity to Date to Date BASE BID: 1 MOBILIZATION LS 1 6200.00 0.5 1 $6,200.00 2 TRAFFIC CONTROL LS 1 1000.00 0.5 1 $1,000.00 3 SILT FENCE,HEAVY DUTY LF 200 4.00 $0.00 4 SAWING BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT LF 250 3.00 180 180 $540.00 5 REMOVE BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT SY 200 3.00 66 106 $318.00 6 REMOVE CMP CULVERT LF 1250 1.00 487 1037 $1,037.00 7 DITCH EXCAVATION LF 50 10.00 25 $250.00 8 IMPROVED PIPE FOUNDATION LF 400 5.00 60 60 $300.00 9 15"RCP STORM SEWER,CLASS 5 LF 880 30.00 320 864 $25,920.00 10 15"RCP FLARED END SECTION EA 50 475.00 22 52 $24,700.00 11 18"RCP STORM SEWER,CLASS 5 LF 64 32.00 64 $2,048.00 12 18"RCP FLARED END SECTION EA 4 560.00 4 $2,240.00 13 48"RCP STORM SEWER,CLASS 3 LF 112 128.00 -16 96 $12,288.00 14 48"RCP FLARED END SECTION EA 4 1305.00 4 $5,220.00 15 CLASS III RANDOM RIPRAP CY 70 55.00 50 70 $3,850.00 16 AGGREGATE BASE,CLASS 5 TN 300 15.00 194.18 194.18 $2,912.70 17 EROSION CONTROL BLANKETS,CATEGORY 2 SY 300 2.30 397 647 $1,488.10 18 SEEDING,MIXTURE 70A AC 1 2000.00 -0.17 0.33 $660.00 19 PATCH BITUMINOUS STREET SY 100 22.00 62 62 $1,364.00 TOTAL BASE BID: $92,335.80 ALTERNATE NO.1 -REPAIR PIPE: 20 REPAIR 48"CULVERT ON QUINNELL LS 1 4900.00 1 1 $4,900.00 TOTAL ALTERNATE NO. 1 -REPAIR PIPE: $4,900.00 CHANGE ORDER NO.1 1 END SECTION MARKER EA 60 42.50 60 60 $2,550.00 2 TOPSOIL BORROW(LV) CY 32 10.00 32 32 $320.00 TOTAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 $2,870.00 TOTAL BASE BID: $92,335.80 TOTAL ALTERNATE NO. 1 -REPAIR PIPE: $4,900.00 TOTAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 $2,870.00 TOTAL WORK COMPLETED TO DATE $100,105.80 56806130RE02.)ds PROJECT PAYMENT STATUS OWNER TOWNSHIP OF NEW SCANDIA BRA FILE NO. 000568-06130-0 CONTRACTOR JAY BROS., INC. CHANGE ORDERS No. Date Description Amount 1 11/9/2006 This Change Order provides for additional work on this project. $2,870.00 See Change Order. Total Change Orders $2,870.00 PAYMENT SUMMARY No. From To Payment Retainage Completed 1 09/01/2006 10/11/06 58,258.55 3,080.45 61,339.00 2 10/12/2006 11/09/06 39,847.25 2,000.00 100,105.80 Material on Hand Total Payment to Date $98,105.80 Original Contract $105,234.00 Retainage Pay No 2 2,000.00 Change Orders $2,870.00 Total Amount Earned $100,105.80 Revised Contract $108,104.00 56806130REQ2.xls Meeting Date: 11/21/2006 Agenda Item: r Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651)433-2274 Action Requested: Approve Pay Request No. 1 to Peterson Excavating for Olsen- Sandgren-Hawkinson Storm Sewer Improvements Deadline/ Timeline: N/A Background: • Contractor has completed the outlet storm sewer pipe and raised the earthen berm by the pond. • Payment is for$37,344.98. • Pond excavation will take place this winter Recommendation: Approve payment. Attachments/ • Pay Request Materials provided: Contact(s): Prepared by: Tom Peterson, BRA 604-4868 (pay request 1 olsensandgren project) iiiBonestroo Owner: Township of New Scandia , 14727 209th St,Scandia, MN,55073-0128 Date: November 9,2006 0 Rosene For Period: 9/1/2006 to 11/9/2006 11 Anderlik& Request No: 1 Associates Contractor: Peterson Excavating, Inc.,21090 Ozark Court N.,Scandia, MN 55073 Engineers 6 Architects CONTRACTOR'S REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OLSEN-SANDGREN-HAWKINSON STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS BRA FILE NO. 000568-05126-0 SUMMARY 1 Original Contract Amount $ 65,810.50 2 Change Order-Addition $ 0.00 3 Change Order-Deduction $ 0.00 4 Revised Contract Amount $ 65,810.50 5 Value Completed to Date $ 39,310.50 6 Material on Hand $ 0.00 7 Amount Earned $ 39,310.50 8 Less Retainage 5% $ 1,965.53 9 Subtotal $ 37,344.98 10 Less Amount Paid Previously $ 0.00 11 Liquidated damages- $ 0.00 12 AMOUNT DUE THIS REQUEST FOR PAYMENT NO. 1 $ 37,344.98 Recommended for Approval by: BONESTROO,ROSENE,ANDERLIK&ASSOCIATES, INC. 1414-o I'V e• i - Approved by Contractor: Approved by Owner: PETERSON EXCAVATING,INC. TOWNSHIP OF NEW SCANDIA Specified Contract Completion Date: Date: 56805126RE01 xls Contract Unit Quantity Amount No. Item Unit Quantity Price to Date to Date BASE BID: 1 MOBILIZATION LS 1 2250.00 1 2 SILT FENCE, HEAVY DUTY $2,250.00 LF 500 3.00 400 $1,200.00 3 REMOVE CMP CULVERT LF 36 2.00 36 4 SALVAGE AND REINSTALL BARB WIRE FENCE LF $72.00 5 DITCH EXCAVATION 100 2.00 75 $200.00 LF 100 2.00 100 $200.00 6 IMPROVED PIPE FOUNDATION LF 200 4.00 7 CLEAR AND GRUB 00.00 LS 1 4000.00 1 $4,000.00 8 POND EXCAVATION(EV) CY 3500 6.00 300 9 24"HDPE STORM SEWER $1,800.00 LF 689 25.00 670 $16,750.00 10 24"STEEL FLARED END SECTION EA 3 307.00 3 11 4'DIAMETER STORM SEWER MH $70 EA 2 2350.00 2 $4,700.00 .00 12 OUTLET CONTROL STRUCTURE EA 1 5830.00 1 13 CLASS III RANDOM RIPRAP $5,830.00 14 EROSION CONTROL BLANKETS,CATEGORY 2 SY 50 50.00 25 $1,250.00 15 BWSR SEED MIX U7,WITH TYPE 3 MULCH AC 750 2.25 $0.00 16 MNDOT 350 NATIVE SEED MIX 1 1000.00 $0.00 AC 0.15 1000.00 $0.00 17 MNDOT 310 NATIVE SEED MIX,WITH TYPE 3 MULC AC 1.3 1000.00 $0.00 TOTAL BASE BID: $39,310.50 TOTAL BASE BID: TOTAL WORK COMPLETED TO DATE $39,310.50 $39,310.50 56805126REQ1 xls PROJECT PAYMENT STATUS OWNER TOWNSHIP OF NEW SCANDIA BRA FILE NO. 000568-05126-0 CONTRACTOR PETERSON EXCAVATING, INC. CHANGE ORDERS No. Date Description Amount Total Change Orders PAYMENT SUMMARY No. From To Payment Retainage Completed 1 09/01/2006 11/09/06 37,344.98 1,965.53 39,310.50 Material on Hand Total Payment to Date $37,344.98 Original Contract $65,810.50 Retainage Pay No. 1 1,965.53 Change Orders Total Amount Earned $39,310.50 Revised Contract $65,810.50 56805126REQ1 xls • Meeting Date: 11/21/2006 Agenda Item: ID ) Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Discuss the recommendations from LMCIT regarding the loss control study of the outdoor ice rink. Deadline/ Timeline: N/A Background: • The Ice Rink Repair Committee requested that LMCIT, our insurer, review the safety of the ice rink prior to the skating season. • The inspection was made on Friday, November 17. The report is attached. The main recommendations are to fill in gaps between the boards, tighten protruding screws, and replace pieces of plastic dasher boards where there are gaps. • The recommendations were reviewed with Mike White and he is beginning to work on some of the recommendations. Recommendation: LMCIT recommended that the Board discuss the report at a public meeting, and that your decisions be described in the minutes. While we have begun to implement the recommendations, it may be difficult to complete them this fall because of the weather and the cost of the repairs. A decision will be made in 2007, when the new City Council takes office, on whether or not to spend additional funds to repair the present dasher boards, to purchase new boards, or to obtain and install a set of used boards that may be available from another community. Attachments/ • Letter dated 11/20/06 from Tom Gross, Senior Loss Control Materials provided: Consultant, LMCIT Contact(s): Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (ice rink limit study) Page 1 of 1 I1/21/06 11/20/2006 15:07 FAX 6 127 663199 BERKLEY, RISK LEduv,C. \I Ils—'-'-'\".7 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES INSURANCE TRUST LMCLoss Control Services Administration: do Berkley Risk Administrators Company,LLC 222 South 9'"Street,Suite 1300,Minneapolis,Minnesota 55402-3332 League of Minnesota Cities Phone: (612)766-3172 Fax: (612)766-3199 Cities Promoting excellence Web Site. www.lmne.org 11/20/06 Anne Hurlburt, Administrator City of New Scandia 14727 209th Street North Scandia,MN 55073 Re: Loss Control Visit regarding outdoor hockey rink Dear Ms. Hurlburt: I recently performed a loss control visit to your city to discuss several safety and loss control issues. This is in conjunction with the city's participation in the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust property, liability and workers' compensation program. Activities During today's visit, we survey the outdoor hockey rink looking for problem areas that need to be repaired. Recommendations As a result of this loss control visit, I have developed the recommendations outlined in the appendix. 60 Day Response I'd like to continue to be a part of your safety process. Therefore, I ask that you please respond in writing within 60 days of your receipt of this letter to let me know what progress you are making on these loss control recommendations. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely,' * CC/4—e Tom Gross Senior Loss Control Consultant Phone#612-766-3165 tgrossna,berkleyrisk.com AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITYIAFFIRMATNE ACTION EMPLOYER 11/20/2006 15:07 FAX 6127663199 BERKLEY, RISK LJuus New Scandia 11/20/06 Page 2 of 3 C SECURITY STATE AGENCY PO BOX 190 21190 OZARK AV SCANDIA MN 55073 Recommendations and comments are provided for loss control and risk exposure improvement purposes only in conjunction with the insurance program referenced above. They are not made for the purpose of complying with the requirements of any law,rule or regulation. We do not infer or imply in the making of these recommendations and comments that all sites were reviewed or that all possible hazards were noted. The final responsibility for conducting loss control and risk management programs must rest with the insured. 11/20/2006 15:08 FAX 6127663199 BERKLEY, K16K New Scandia 11/20/06 Page 3 of 3 Appendix Recommendations 1-11/06 Fill in the gaps between the individual pieces of plastic dasher board. During today's survey,I noted that there are several areas that have gaps between the pieces of plastic dasher boards. To help prevent a skater from getting their stick caught in these gaps,it is recommended that you either fill-in or cover these gaps. 2-11/06 Tighten all the screws that are protruding out from the plastic dasher boards. There are potentially hundreds of screws that are protruding out from the plastic dasher boards. Individna s skating on this rink can catch there clothing or skin on these protruding screws. It is recommended that you tighten all of the protruding screws. If the wood behind the screws is rotten and the screws will not tighten, it is recommended that you remove the screws. 3-11/06 Replace the broken plastic dasher boards. I noted during today's survey that there are several locations were the plastic dasher boards are broken. It is recommended that you cut out the broken pieces and replace them with new plastic. I noted that there are three or four pieces of the same plastic in the Vamboni room. 4-11/06 Review and discuss these recommendations with the Township Board. As we discussed,the city/township may find it difficult to complete these recommendations this fall because of weather, economics and the transition from a township to a city. The city has verbally committed to purchase different dasher boards from a neighboring city next spring and may not want to put a lot of money into these boards. It is recommended that you bring these recommendations to the Township Board for their review. The Township Board should make their decision on these recommendations based on the economic and political environment at this time. Their decision should be outlined in the Board meeting minutes. Recommendations and comments are provided for loss control and risk exposure improvement purposes only in conjunction with the insurance program referenced above. They are not made for the purpose of complying with the requirements of any law,rule or regulation. We do not infer or imply in the making of these recommendations and comments that all sites were reviewed or that all possible hazards were noted. The final responsibility for conducting loss control and risk management programs must rest with the insured. Meeting Date: 11/21/2006 Agenda Item: ot) Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: None—information only. Deadline/Timeline: N/A Background: • Monthly reports on calls and citations issued are received from the Washington County Sheriff's office. • Deputy Chris Howard will be present at the Town Board Meeting to answer any questions that the Board may have concerning police protection for the Township. Recommendation: N/A Attachments/ • Citations by city report, 10/01/2006 to 10/31/2006 Materials provided: • Contract ICR's report, 10/01/2006 to 10/31/2006 Contact(s): Chris Howard, 651 439-9381 Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (t:/board/reports/11_21 2006/sheriff report) Page 1 of 1 11/01/06 ALCOPFR$ PF Citations by City Rpt QIJS Page 1 11/01/06 5:27:05 Washington County Sheriff's Office CITATIONS BY CITY REPORT City Selected: NEW SCANDIA TWP From Date: 10/01/2006 To: 10/31/2006 NEW SCANDIA TWP Offense Offense Location Citation # Date Time 10/02/2006 1444 ST CROIX TR/OAKHILL SW353165 Statute 169 791 NO PROOF INSURANCE 10/02/2006 1905 MANNING & MAYBERRY SW365201 Statute 169 14 75/55 10/03/2006 0420 ST CROIX TR @ OAKHILL SW340516 Statute 169 14 72/55 10/03/2006 1146 LOFTON AV/228TH ST N 85987 Statute SPEED 10/03/2006 1224 SCANDIA TR/OLINDA TR N 88744 Statute LOUD EXHAUST 10/04/2006 1036 ST CROIX TR Sw353166 Statute 169 14 69/55 10/05/2006 1213 LOFTON Sw353167 Statute 169 14 10/06/2006 1258 SCANDIA TR & NEWBURG AV SW351355 Statute 169 14 86/55 10/06/2006 0140 MANNING SW351356 Statute 169 14 64/55 10/06/2006 1021 ST CROIX TR SW353168 Statute 169 14 78/55 10/06/2006 1051 ST CROIX TR SW353169 Statute 169 686 1 NO SEAT BELT 10/06/2006 1419 14161 OLINDA BLVD SW368640 Statute 169 32 VEH PARKED IN TRAFF LANE 10/10/2006 1526 SCANDIA TR SW353170 Statute 169 14 74/55 10/10/2006 1953 MANNING SW366158 Statute 169 14 69/55 10/12/2006 1020 ST CROIX TR SW353171 Statute 169 14 76/55 PF Citations by City Rpt QIJS Page 2 11/01/06 5:27:05 washington County Sheriff's Office Page 1 ALCOPFR$ CITATIONS BY CITY REPORT City Selected: NEW SCANDIA TWP From Date: 10/01/2006 To: 10/31/2006 Offense Offense Location Citation # Date Time 10/12/2006 1054 MANNING SW353172 Statute 171 20 DAS 10/12/2006 1135 MANNING SW353173 Statute 171 11 WRONG ADDRESS ON DL 10/12/2006 1243 ST CROIX TR SW353174 Statute 169 686 NO SEAT BELT 10/12/2006 0700 230TH SW365674 Statute 169 14 INATTENTIVE DRIVING 10/13/2006 1030 ST CROIX TR N/22700 BLK SW353176 Statute 169 14 SPEED 71 IN 55 ZONE 10/13/2006 1239 OLINDA TR N/OAKHILL RD N SW353177 Statute 171 02 1 NO MN DL 10/13/2006 1419 SCANDIA TR N/13500 BLK Sw353178 Statute 169 14 SPEED 74 IN 55 ZONE 10/17/2006 1613 Sw353179 Statute 169 14 SPEED 73/55 10/18/2006 0130 ST CROIX TR/24000 BLK N Sw368182 Statute 169A 27 4TH DEG DWI 10/18/2006 0130 ST CROIX TR N/24000 BLK SW368183 Statute 171 24 DAS 10/19/2006 1001 SCANDIA TR/ODELL AV N SW366341 Statute 171 02 (1) NO MN DL 10/19/2006 1327 SW368184 Statute 169 61 FAIL TO DIM HEADLIGHTS 10/21/2006 0820 SW352105 Statute 169 14 SPEED 76/55 10/22/2006 0402 Sw368189 Statute 169 79 EXPIRED VEH REG (9/06) 10/24/2006 1015 SW366342 Statute 171 24 DAR 10/27/2006 1111 SW366343 Statute 169 14 SPEED 72/55 10/27/2006 1130 Sw366344 Statute 169 14 SPEED 71/55 PF Citations by City Rpt QI7S Page 3 11/01/06 5:27:05 Washington County Sheriff's Office CITATIONS BY CITY REPORT Page 2 ALCOPFR$ City Selected: NEW SCANDIA TWP From Date: 10/01/2006 To: 10/31/2006 Offense Offense Location Citation # Date Time 10/27/2006 1145 SW366345 Statute 169 14 SPEED 72/55 10/27/2006 1413 SW366346 Statute 169 14 SPEED 76/55 10/27/2006 1516 SW366347 Statute 169 169 79 NO FRONT PLATE 10/29/2006 2240 7500 BLK SCANDIA TR SW365092 Statute 171 02 NO MN DL 10/29/2006 1202 SW368194 Statute 171 27 EXPIRED DL 10/30/2006 1015 Sw366348 Statute 168 36 1 OPER MV W/REVOKED REGISTR Total for City: NEW SCANDIA TWP 38 ** END OF REPORT ** Page 3 CJBWPFR$ PRT CONTRACT ICR REPORT QIJS Page 1 11/01/06 5:27:05 Washington County Sheriff's Office CONTRACT ICR's Contract Report for NEW SCANDIA TWP For the Period 10/01/06 To 10/31/06 Date Time ICR # ID# Street Name Complaint 10/01/06 1:00:31 106034484 0183 OLD MARINE TR PROPERTY DAMAGE 10/01/06 13:48:47 106034522 0160 KIRK CT 911 HANG UP 10/01/06 15:30: 54 106034531 0158 OLINDA TR THEFT REPORT 10/01/06 18:33: 50 106034545 0158 SCANDIA TR DOMESTIC 10/02/06 9:14:43 106034588 0140 180TH ST LN AUD ALARM 10/02/06 19:18: 51 106034669 0158 MANNING TR TRAFFIC CITE/SPEED 10/02/06 19: 52:10 106034674 0158 OLINDA TR SUSP ACTIVITY 10/02/06 19: 52:10 106309312 OLINDA TR SUSP ACTIVITY 10/03/06 0:28:16 106034720 0190 SCANDIA TR W/W LOUD EXHAUST 10/03/06 6:02:34 106034724 0190 SCANDIA TR CAR VS DEER 10/03/06 13:37:59 106034763 0156 MANNING TR 911 HANG UP 10/03/06 14:48:43 106034772 0156 ST CROIX TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW353165 NO POI 10/03/06 16:28:44 106034787 0178 ST CROIX TR TRAFFIC-CITE#SW340516-SPEED 10/03/06 20:17:06 106034808 0178 SCANDIA TR DRIVING COMPLAINT *TRANSFE 10/04/06 4:03:36 106034827 0193 QUARRY Av BURGLAR ALARM 10/04/06 6:47:31 106034832 0100 202ND ST ALARM 10/04/06 10:42:03 106034853 0156 ST CROIX TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW353166 SPEED 69 10/04/06 11:25:53 106034862 0156 ST CROIX TR DIRECTED PATROL SPEED/30 MINUT 10/04/06 11:51:39 106034863 0156 LOFTON AV TRAFFIC-WW#85987 SPEED 10/04/06 19:08:03 106034933 0131 PERKINS AV BARKING DOG COMPLAINT 10/04/06 20:26:34 106034938 MEADOW BROOK AV SUSP PERSON 10/04/06 20:37:00 106034943 0129 SCANDIA TR POSS DK DRIVER 10/05/06 12:18:23 106035054 0156 LOFTON AV TRAFFIC-CITE SW353167 SPEED 77 10/05/06 16:34: 55 106035105 0156 OAKHILL RD CHECK WELFARE/SUICIDAL MALE 10/05/06 19:41:18 106035126 0154 MANNING TR TRAFFIC/WW SPEED 66/55MPH/VEHI 10/05/06 19:57: 57 106035128 0154 SCANDIA TR TRAFFIC/WW SPEED 66/55 10/05/06 21:26:44 106035134 0154 180TH ST NOISE COMPALINT 10/05/06 21:39:46 106035135 0154 213TH ST FOUND DOG 10/06/06 1:10:16 106035142 0190 SCANDIA TR CITE SPEED 86/55 10/06/06 1:41:35 106035144 0190 MANNING TR CITE SPEED 64/55 10/06/06 10:12:49 106035172 0156 ST CROIX TR DIRECTED PATROL SPEED/40 MINUT 10/06/06 10:24:49 106035173 0156 ST CROIX TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW353168 SPEED 78 10/06/06 11:00:41 106035176 0156 ST CROIX TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW353169 NO SEATB 10/06/06 12:35:49 106035197 0156 PERKINS AV ALARM 10/06/06 14:54:33 106035246 0156 OAKHILL RD MEDICAL 10/06/06 16:09:38 106035254 0154 MANNING TR DIRECTED PATROL/LASER SPEED 10/06/06 16:34:24 106035259 0154 ST CROIX TR DRIVING COMPLAINT 10/06/06 19: 50:04 106035294 0154 SCANDIA TR DK DRIVER 10/06/06 19:53:34 106035295 0154 202ND ST AUD ALARM 10/07/06 13:00:42 106035359 0175 KIRK AV AGGRESSIVE DOG REPORT 10/07/06 15:53:26 106035373 0127 LAYTON AV LOOSE PONTOON (UNOCCUPIED) 10/07/06 15:54:11 106035374 0127 MANNING TR VERBAL DISPUTE 10/07/06 20:38: 53 106035403 0127 OAKHILL RD 911 CALL 10/07/06 22:08:19 106035409 0127 LOFTON AV DISPATCH DEER 10/07/06 23:04:05 106035416 0137 OLINDA LN DAMAGE TO PROPERTY 10/07/06 23:05:09 106035417 0137 240TH ST 911 ABANDONED 10/08/06 8:50:39 106035447 0140 SCANDIA TR AUD ALARM *CANCELLED AFTER 10/08/06 9:13:40 106035448 0140 MAYBERRY TR VANDALISM REPORT 10/08/06 11:53: 59 106035460 0140 MANNING TR GAS DRIVE OFF 10/08/06 16:43:03 106035480 0127 OAKHILL RD JUV COMPLAINT 10/08/06 18:42:35 106409853 SCANDIA TR WB AOA DRIVING COMPLAINT 10/08/06 22:24:16 106035500 0194 197TH ST 21 COMP/MISSING PERSON PRT CONTRACT ICR REPORT QIJS Page 2 11/01/06 5:27:05 Page 1 CJBWPFR$ Washington County sheriff's Office CONTRACT ICR'S Contract Report for NEW SCANDIA TWP For the Period 10/01/06 To 10/31/06 Date Time ICR # ID# Street Name Complaint 10/09/06 8:15:41 106035518 0160 228TH ST AUD ALARM 10/09/06 8:27:27 106035520 0155 OAKHILL CT MEDICAL 10/09/06 8:58:39 106035525 0160 MANNING TR GAS DRIVE OFF 10/09/06 10:20:18 106035529 0156 ST CROIX TR DIRECTED PATROL SPEED/30 MINUT 10/09/06 16:34:04 106035604 0111 OLINDA TR WELFARE CONCERN 10/09/06 18:56:26 106035615 0111 KIRK AV LOOSE DOGS/INFORMATIONAL 10/10/06 9:12:06 106035656 0156 220TH ST ANIMAL CONCERN 10/10/06 11:52:27 106035669 0156 SCANDIA TR DIRECTED PATROL/SPEED 35 MINUT 10/10/06 12:32:38 106035675 0156 PARKVIEW LN CHECK THE WELFARE 10/10/06 13:38:49 106035685 0156 MANNING TR GAS DRIVE OFF 10/10/06 13:52:55 106035681 0156 OREN AV ALARM 10/10/06 15:33:17 106035695 0156 SCANDIA TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW353170 SPEED 74 10/10/06 19:28:39 106035718 0154 SCANDIA TR DK DRIVER 10/10/06 19: 56:40 106035719 0154 MANNING TR TRAFFIC/CITE SPEED 69/55MPH 10/11/06 4:45:19 106035743 0190 OLINDA TR ALARM 10/11/06 12:24:57 106035811 0156 OLINDA TR DK DRIVER 10/11/06 23:53: 53 106035851 0190 SCANDIA TR WRONG WAY DRIVER/DWI ARREST 10/12/06 6:54:59 106035868 0119 230TH ST ACCIDENT 10/12/06 10:38:20 106035891 0156 ST CROIX TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW353171 SPEED 76 10/12/06 11:07:37 106035898 0156 MANNING TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW353172 DAS 10/12/06 11:41:54 106035900 0156 MANNING TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW353173 WRONG AD 10/12/06 12:49:17 106035907 0156 ST CROIX TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW353174 NO SEATB 10/12/06 14:47:23 106035918 0156 MANNING TR TRAFFIC ARREST-DAC/NO INSURANC 10/12/06 17:04: 53 106035932 0126 205TH ST SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 10/13/06 10:36:25 106036006 0156 ST CROIX TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW353176 SPEED 71 10/13/06 13:03:28 106036051 0156 OLINDA TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW353177 NO MN DL 10/13/06 14:24:35 106036066 0156 SCANDIA TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW353178 SPEED 74 10/13/06 15:24:53 106036076 0111 OAKHILL RD PUBLIC ASSIST 10/13/06 23:05:42 106036109 0112 205TH ST VANDALISM 10/14/06 9:23:45 106036129 0189 MAYBERRY TR VANDALISM REPORT 10/14/06 9:39:48 106036130 0189 OXBORO AV LOOSE HORSES 10/14/06 9:44:14 106036131 0189 OAKHILL CT MEDICAL 10/14/06 11: 54:08 106036135 0189 MAYBERRY TR VANDALISM REPORT 10/14/06 16:10:06 106036157 0149 HWY 97 DIRECTED PATROL:SPEED/20 MIN/1 10/14/06 16:20:43 106036160 0149 HWY 97 TRAFFIC:WW/SPEED 10/14/06 19:17:55 106036176 0149 ST CROIX TR ACC W/AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT 10/14/06 20:52:18 106036182 0154 ST CROIX TR PUBLIC ASSIST 10/15/06 13:36:47 106036230 0175 MANNING TR GAS DRIVE OFF 10/15/06 18:04:37 106036251 0146 OLINDA TR SUSP ACTIVITY 10/15/06 20:19:53 106036267 0100 OBRIEN TR SUSP ACTIVITY/WELFARE CONCERN 10/16/06 12:41:27 106036350 0156 SCANDIA TR TRAFFIC-WW#85988 SPEED 10/16/06 15:00:59 106036358 0156 240TH ST SMELL OF SMOKE 10/17/06 9:01:23 106036413 0175 MANNING TR TRAFFIC CONCERN 10/17/06 9:46:01 106036421 0175 MANNING AV ACCIDENT REPORT 21 REQUEST * 10/17/06 11:09:44 106036432 0100 239TH ST OFFICERS INFO 10/17/06 12:39:24 106036443 0175 209TH ST DRUG INFORMATION 10/17/06 14:09:16 106036449 KIRK AV RECEIPT# 060000882 10/17/06 16:18:49 106036462 0156 SCANDIA TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW353179 SPEED 73 10/17/06 19:28:21 106036479 0156 209TH ST TOWN BOARD MEETING 10/18/06 0:43:18 106036488 0190 ST CROIX TR DWI ARREST/DAS 10/18/06 4:00:58 106036489 0196 209TH ST INFORMATION/WARRANT ARREST/FEL 10/18/06 10:37:05 106036508 0156 LARKSPUR AV MEDICAL PRT CONTRACT ICR REPORT QIJS Page 3 11/01/06 5:27:05 Washington County Sheriff's Office CONTRACT ICR's Page 2 CJBWPFR$ Contract Report for NEW SCANDIA TWP For the Period 10/01/06 To 10/31/06 Date Time ICR # ID# Street Name Complaint 10/18/06 12 :58:13 106036545 0156 SCANDIA TR DIRECTED PATROL IMPROPER LANE 10/18/06 14:20:04 106036572 0156 SCANDIA TR DIRECTED PATROL SPEED/25 MINUT 10/18/06 23:43:44 106036644 0190 OLINDA TR SUSP VEH **COMP WANTS T 10/19/06 1:28:39 106036649 0190 SCANDIA TR CITE FAIL TO DIM HEADLIGHTS 10/19/06 6:53:45 106036667 0170 SCANDIA TR ERRATIC DRIVER 10/19/06 10:44:43 106036696 0156 SCANDIA TR TRAFFIC-ARRESTED ON 3 WARRANT 10/19/06 14:47:07 106036721 0156 LOFTON AV NOISE COMPLAINT 10/19/06 17:27:17 106036736 0145 LOFTON AV 911 MISDIAL 10/19/06 18:33: 54 106036742 0145 LANGLY AV PARKED CARS 10/20/06 9:26:28 106036787 0156 OLINDA TR VANDALISM REPORT 10/20/06 11:26:34 106036822 0156 OLINDA TR ACCIDENT 10/20/06 14:43:13 106036842 0156 209TH ST EXTRAL PATROL REQUEST 10/20/06 16:44: 56 106036858 0154 MANNING TR DIRECTED PATROL/LASER SPEED 10/20/06 19:42:47 106036867 0154 ORWELL AV MEDICAL 10/20/06 20:48:44 106036871 0154 PICKETT AV DISTURANCE 10/20/06 23:03:52 106036881 0170 238TH ST EXTRA PATROL REQUEST 10/21/06 0:06:18 106036885 0170 238TH ST SUSP ACTIVITY ***COMP DOE 10/21/06 1:20:06 106036889 0170 LOFTON AV TRAFFIC-WARRANT ARREST/DAC-IPS 10/21/06 1:32:58 106036891 0196 OAKHILL RD MISS JUV 10/21/06 6:38:31 106036899 0196 MANNING TR LOOSE COW 10/21/06 7:15:02 106036900 0160 OAKHILL RD LIFT ASSIST 10/21/06 9:07:44 106036913 0160 OLINDA TR VANDALISM REPORT 10/21/06 9:29:23 106036914 0160 OLINDA TR VANDALISM REPORT 10/21/06 9:35:05 106036916 0160 OLINDA TR SPEEDING CITATION TO "SHMROCK" 10/21/06 15: 53:05 106036937 0111 MANNING TR TRAFFIC W/W SPEED 10/21/06 17:30:37 106036940 0111 238TH ST PUBLIC ASSIST 10/21/06 18:33:22 106036947 0111 HWY 97 DK DRIVER 10/21/06 22:32:57 106036959 0170 LOFTON AV DAMAGE TO COUNTY PROPERTY 10/22/06 4:20:36 106036977 0190 SCANDIA TR CITE EXP VEH REG 10/22/06 10: 51:03 106037001 0160 KIRK AV BURG ALARM 10/22/06 11:39:23 106037008 0160 OAKHILL RD MEDICAL 10/23/06 8:24:03 106037064 0160 OZARK AV VANDALISM REPORT 10/23/06 10:28:52 106037090 0156 ST CROIX TR DIRECTED PATROL SPEED/25 MINUT 10/23/06 11:21:43 106037103 0156 LOFTON AV DIRECTED PATROL NST ORD 85 "JA 10/23/06 18:36:45 106037151 0127 ST CROIX TR DOMESTIC 10/23/06 20:08:11 106037167 0196 MANNING TR THEFT 10/23/06 21:05:19 106037171 0127 MANNING AV LOOSE CATTLE 10/23/06 21:12:21 106037173 0127 HWY 97 DK DRIVER 10/24/06 6:28:38 106037187 0195 OLINDA TR CAR. VS DEER 10/24/06 6:49: 57 106037188 0117 MANNING TR NOISE COMPLAINT 10/24/06 8:33:55 106037201 0117 OLINDA TR ALARM 10/24/06 10:30:13 106037226 0156 MANNING TR TRAFFIC-CITE 5W366342 DAR/NO D 10/24/06 15:22:39 106037302 0100 OREN AV VEHICLE LOCKOUT *CANCELLED B 10/24/06 16:38:21 106037316 0156 209TH ST DOMESTIC 10/24/06 16: 55: 50 106037318 0100 MEADOWBROOK AV FIRE ALARM 10/24/06 20: 51:47 106037331 0165 240TH ST 21 COMP 10/25/06 7:48:19 106037358 0140 ODELL AV EXTRA PATROL REQUEST 10/25/06 10:51:23 106037401 0156 LOFTON AV CIVIL ISSUE 10/25/06 15:22:37 106037434 0100 ST CROIX TR N OFFICERS INTO 10/25/06 16:41:14 106037444 0127 OXBORO AV ALARM 10/26/06 11:54:25 106037518 0156 LOFTON AV LOUD MUFFLERS 10/26/06 12:51:25 106037524 216TH ST RECEIPT# 060000905 PRT CONTRACT ICR REPORT QIJS Page 4 11/01/06 5:27:05 Washington County Sheriff's Office CONTRACT ICR'S Contract Report for NEW SCANDIA TWP For the Period 10/01/06 To 10/31/06 Page 3 CJBWPFR$ Date Time ICR # ID# Street Name Complaint 10/26/06 13:12:06 106037529 0100 216TH ST OFFICERS INFO 10/26/06 13:45:38 106037533 0156 LOFTON AV DIRECTED PATROL NST ORD 85/30 10/26/06 13:59:06 106037539 0156 SCANDIA TR TRAFFIC-WW#85989 NST ORD 85 NO 10/26/06 18:45:24 106037571 0154 HWY 97 SAFETY HAZARD 10/27/06 11:18:07 106037627 0156 ST CROIX TR TRAFFIC-CITE Sw366343 SPEED 72 10/27/06 11:34:07 106037628 0156 ST CROIX TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW366344 SPEED 71 10/27/06 11: 50:37 106037634 0156 ST CROIX TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW366345 SPEED 72 10/27/06 12:03:28 106037636 0156 ST CROIX TR DIRECTED PATROL SPEED/45 MINUT 10/27/06 14:18:00 106037648 0156 ST CROIX TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW366346 SPEED 76 10/27/06 15:24:37 106037655 0156 SCANDIA TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW366347 NST ORD 10/27/06 18:05:35 106037673 0178 ST CROIX TR DIRECTED PATROL-SPEED/25 MIN/0 10/27/06 18:38: 54 106037676 0196 ST CROIX TR JUV RUNAWAY 10/27/06 20:40:25 106037686 0178 LAMAR AV MEDICAL 10/28/06 8:26:32 106037714 0193 ORLO DR TRESPASS COMPLAINT 10/28/06 8:48:07 106037716 0193 NOVAK AV VANDALISM REPORT 10/28/06 13:15: 55 106037736 0154 PILAR RD POSS HUNTING COMPLAINT 10/28/06 15:15:30 106037748 0154 LAYTON AV HARRASSING COMMUNICATIONS 10/28/06 23:02:39 106037780 0190 SCANDIA TR POSS DK DRIVER 10/29/06 0:03:33 106037786 0190 ST CROIX TR CITE-EXPIRED DL 10/29/06 10:41:25 106037813 0142 SCANDIA TR DEER TAG 10/29/06 15:54: 56 106037836 0154 MANNING TR THEFT 10/29/06 18:14:57 106037854 0154 220TH ST ANIMAL COMPLAINT 10/29/06 21:47: 59 106037867 0154 SCANDIA TR TRAFFIC WARRANT ARREST 10/30/06 10:23:56 106037912 0156 ST CROIX TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW366348 OPERATE 10/30/06 12: 57:32 106037962 0156 SCANDIA TR DIRECTED PATROL SPEED/20 MINUT 10/30/06 13:35:28 106037971 0156 MAYBERRY TR BURGLARY ALARM 10/30/06 14:59:25 106037983 0156 LANGLY AV BURNING COMPLAINT 10/30/06 15:20: 53 106037985 0161 OZARK CT INTERNET FRAUD 10/30/06 17:55:22 106038013 0111 SCANDIA TR THEFT REPORT 21 REQUEST 10/31/06 10:31:24 106038107 0156 ST CROIX TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW366349 NO SEATB 10/31/06 10:50:01 106038111 0156 ST CROIX TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW366350 NO SEATB 10/31/06 11:06:30 106038114 0156 ST CROIX TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW366351 NO SEATB 10/31/06 11:17:41 106038117 0156 ST CROIX TR DIRECTED PATROL SEATBELTS/35 M 10/31/06 15:03:02 106038147 0156 LOFTON AV DRIVING COMPLAINT/CHECK AREA 10/31/06 17:49: 59 106038163 0111 SCANDIA TR ACCIDENT 10/31/06 20:40:31 106038170 0111 OLDFIELD AV UNWANTED PARTIES Total ICRs Processed: 192 ** END OF REPORT ** Page 4 l Meeting Date: 11/21/2006 Agenda Item: 1-7, Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651)433-2274 Action Requested: Adopt resolution 11-21-06-02, adopting the Washington County All Hazard Mitigation Plan. Deadline/ Timeline: N/A Background: • New Scandia Township participated in the County's hazard mitigation planning process. • Adoption of the plan will make the county, and township, eligible for certain grant programs pertaining to emergency management. • A full copy of the plan is available for review in the Township office. Recommendation: I recommend that the Board adopt the resolution. Attachments/ • Draft resolution Materials provided: • Letter dated October 9, 2006 from Washington County Emergency Service Manager • Executive Summary of All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Contact(s): Deb Paige, Washington County 430-7621 Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (wash co haz mitigation plan) Page 1 of 1 11/16/06 NEW SCANDIA TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION NO. 11-21-06-02 A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE WASHINGTON COUNTY ALL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN WHEREAS,New Scandia Township has participated in a hazard mitigation planning process as established under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000; and WHEREAS, the Act establishes a framework for the development of a county hazard mitigation Plan; and WHEREAS, the Act as part of the planning process requires public involvement and local coordination among neighboring local units of government and businesses; and WHEREAS,the Washington County Plan includes a risk assessment including past hazards, hazards that threaten the county, maps of hazards, an estimate of structures at risk, estimate of potential dollar losses for each hazard, a general description of land uses and development trends; and WHEREAS, the Washington County Plan includes a mitigation strategy including goals and objectives and an action plan identifying specific mitigation projects and costs; and WHEREAS,the Washington County Plan includes a maintenance or implementation process including plan updates, integration of plan into other planning documents and how Washington County will maintain public participation and coordination; and WHEREAS, the Plan has been shared with the Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for review and comment; and WHEREAS, FEMA has approved of the draft Plan pending final adoption by the county; and WHEREAS, the Washington County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan will make the county eligible to receive Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)project grants; and WHEREAS, this is a multi jurisdictional Plan and cities and townships that participated in the planning process may choose to also adopt the county Plan. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that New Scandia Township supports the Washington County hazard mitigation planning effort, wishes to adopt the All-Hazard Mitigation Plan for Washington County as presented. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF NEW SCANDIA TOWNSHIP this 21st day of November, 2006. ATTEST: Dennis D. Seefeldt, Chairman Anne Hurlburt, Town Administrator/Clerk ST " • ��;�N %� Department of Public Washington 3� '. Health and Environment Arcti ��COt lty RECE ED Lowell Johnson Director Sue Hedlund October 9, 2006 ®C 1 1 2 2006 Deputy Director New Scandia Township NEW SCANDIA TOWNSHIP PO Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 Dear Emergency Manager: Washington County's Emergency Management program is responsible for the development of emergency preparedness plans and resources necessary to protect the health and safety of Washington County citizens. The Washington County All-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan(EOP) is approved by the Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and has recently been approved by the Washington County Board of Commissioners. In this package, you will receive a CD of Washington County's recently revised EOP. For optimum movement throughout the EOP, please navigate through the "Table of Contents" located in the "Basic Plan" folder. In addition,the Washington County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan has been developed in cooperation with all local government jurisdictions in the County. The purpose of this plan is to identify hazards that exist in our community and pre-determine strategies to minimize their impact if they were to occur. The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management have approved Washington County's All-Hazard Mitigation Plan, as well as the Washington County Board of Commissioners. Please note that adoption of this plan by all Washington County jurisdictions will be necessary to qualify for Hazard Mitigation Grants and possibly,Federal assistance in the recovery phase of a Residentially Declared Disaster. In this package,you will also find a copy of a "Sample Resolution" for your jurisdiction to formally adopt the All-Hazard Mitigation Plan. When your City Council/Town Board has adopted the All-Hazard Mitigation Plan, if you could, please fax or mail a copy of your resolution to: Washington County Government Center PHE Department Attn: Robin Shim 14949 62"d Street North PO Box 6 Stillwater, MN. 55082-6246 FAX: 651-430-7623 Robin.shimco.washington.mn.us Government Center • 14949 62nd Street North—P.O. Box 6, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082-0006 Phone: 651-430-6655 • Fax: 651-430-6730 • TTY: 651-430-6246 www.co.washington.mn.us Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Please know that we are happy to share this information with you so that planning and preparedness within our county can be collaborative. However, some emergency planning information may be non-public due to its security nature. We respectfully ask that you refer any requests for copies or information from these documents to us before releasing to the public. Thank you and please feel free to contact us if you have questions or need further information. Sincere Deb Paige Emergency Services Man ger Washington County, MN. Washington County, MN General Plan All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Executive Summary November,2004 III. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Washington County's Mission: To provide quality public services in a cost-effective manner through innovation, leadership, and the cooperation of dedicated people. Washington County's All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Mission: To work with surrounding communities, local emergency responders, businesses, organizations, and the public to create a proactive and results-oriented plan by identifying measures that will prevent loss of life and damage to property and reduce future risks in Washington County. Purpose of the Plan Washington County is subject to many natural and human caused disasters. These events could cause injury or loss of life,property damage, and damage to the infrastructure that would affect the quality of life for its residents. As development moves east from St. Paul and its suburbs,population vulnerability is spread over a wider geographic area. Because of this, Washington County Emergency Preparedness has drafted this mitigation plan so that hazards are ranked, strategies identified, and goals set for reducing or eliminating the effects of a natural or human caused disaster. The purpose of the All-Hazard Mitigation Plan is to identify hazards,risks, and vulnerabilities throughout the county and then determine how to reduce or eliminate the loss of life and property damage resulting from natural and human-caused hazards. Washington County's mitigation plan encompasses natural, technological, and human-caused hazards in an effort to prepare for a variety of dangers. Hazards are listed and examined for potential effects in Washington County. Capabilities are analyzed and local, state, and federal resources are identified. Washington County will utilize the plan by implementing specific mitigation projects or changing day-to-day operations within the local government to reduce impacts of various hazards. Approval of the plan does not incur direct costs. It involves, rather, a paradigm shift. A relatively small amount of money spent before a disaster can greatly reduce the damage and expense after it happens. GP -4 Washington County, MN General Plan All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Executive Summary November, 2004 Washington County Emergency Preparedness received a grant from the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to write a county-wide hazard mitigation plan. This plan will cover the following municipalities: City of Afton, City of Mahtomedi, City of Bayport, City of Marine on the St. Croix, Baytown Township, May Township, City of Birchwood, New Scandia Township, City of Cottage Grove, City of Newport, City of Dellwood, City of Oakdale, Denmark Township, City of Oak Park Heights, City of Forest Lake, City of Pine Springs, City of Grant, City of St. Mary's Point, Grey Cloud Island Township, City of St. Paul Park, City of Hugo, City of Stillwater, City of Lake Elmo, Stillwater Township, City of Lakeland, West Lakeland Township, City of Lakeland Shores, City of Willemie, City of Lake St. Croix Beach, City of Woodbury City of Landfall, The final approval by the State of Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)will make Washington County and the municipalities that adopt this plan eligible for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program(HMGP)project funds. These funds may help to offset the costs of the mitigation projects set forth in this plan. GP - 5 Meeting Date: 11/21/2006 Agenda Item: el J Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Consider request from Sanders Wacker Bergly Inc. for additional compensation for expenses related to the Comprehensive Parks Plan Deadline/ Timeline: N/A Background: • Sanders Wacker Bergly Inc. recently completed the Parks Plan update, which was adopted by the Town Board on July 18, 2006. • They are requesting an additional $3,000 payment to cover additional time they spent over the original contract amount of $30,000. • The contract provides that the scope of services may be changed by mutual agreement by the parties and fees will be adjusted accordingly. No additional work was to be performed without the authorization of the client. • There is no written record of authorization for any additional work. Recommendation: The Board should review the request and pass a motion determining what compensation, if any, should be paid to complete the contract. Attachments/ • Letter dated November 1, 2006 Materials provided: • Agreement between Township and Consultant Contact(s): Vera Westrum, Sanders Wacker Bergly Inc. 651 221-0401 Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (sanders wacker bergly) Page 1 of 1 11/15/06 iiii__- -..... -.....a.„ - III SANDERS - if LANDSCAPE 365 East Kellogg Boulevard N Al WACKER � ARCHITECTS Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 NIII • BERGLY AND 651-221-0401 III N _ /y Ill NINC. - : PLANNERS Fax: 651-297-6817 Ill III November 1, 2006 Ill in •v - d lI/ Ill Ms. Anne Hurlburt i 1 i _ L _ O(e I Ill III City Administrator Ill N New Scandia Township IN N 14727 209th St. N. ill Ill P.O. Box 128 it inScandia, MN 55073 Ill 111 III NRE: New Scandia Township Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Plan 'lll III III Dear Ms. Hurlburt, ill /1l III Enclosed please find the invoice for expenses related to the comprehensive parks plan. Ill in in We have reviewed the status of our contract for professional services for the Comprehensive in N Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Plan for New Scandia Township. In an effort to N incomplete a quality product that will serve the community for years to come, we have put in a in Ill significant amount of time over the original contract amount of$ 30,000.00. III in III Compared with the original scope of services as listed in the agreement dated July 27, 2004, II Ill additional time was spent on: in • Numerous telephone discussions with various Park and Recreation Committee members nil /ln • Site visit to Township's landholdings with Park and Recreation Committee on October /ii 1/I 30, 2004 HI in • Development of"Stakeholder Response Form"to generate productive feedback r/ll 111 • Providing survey feedback into final parks plan, as per Park and Recreation Committee's // !iii request Illy • Supplemental Appendices, Bibliography and Resource sections to final document !II Ill in /II We would appreciate your consideration of additional fees on the project in the amount of in iui $ 3,000.00. If you have questions, please give me a call. Ill in in Id We are pleased with the final New Scandia Township Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open Space 111 and Recreation Plan. We've enjoyed working with the Park and Recreation Committee and the N111 Town Board and would be happy to work with you in the future as this plan becomes a reality. in/ you. Ill 111 ill /11 Since/rely, in III N III 11l I/! ill i/ Vera Westrum LLA, ASLA in Iil in unl cc: Blair Joselyn 111 pl ,William D. Sanders NIL _ - - - - _ Ill 11 Agreement for Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Facilities Plan Town of New Scandia AGREEMENT made as of July 27, 2004 BETWEEN the OWNER: Town of New Scandia 14727—209th Street North PO Box 128 Scandia MN 55073 And the CONSULTANT: Sanders Wacker Bergly, Inc. Landscape Architects and Planners 365 East Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul MN 55101-1411 For the following PROJECT: Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Facilities Plan. The OWNER and the CONSULTANT agree as follows: 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES The Scope of Services is as described in the attached document, Exhibit A. 2. SCHEDULE The schedule is as described in the attached document, Exhibit B. Completion of the PROJECT is anticipated within six (6) to nine(9)months from the Notice to Proceed. 3. FEE PROPOSAL The Fee Proposal, including hourly rates and estimated hours per task, is attached as Exhibit C. 4. CONTACTS The following personnel have been assigned to the project and will be the primary contacts. They will be assisted by other SWB personnel as needed throughout the PROJECT. William Sanders Project Manager David Wanberg Senior Planner 5. CHANGES IN THE SCOPE OF SERVICES The Scope of Services may be changed at any time by mutual agreement by both parties. Fees will be adjusted accordingly. No additional work will be performed without the authorization of the CLIENT. Page 1 of 7 Agreement for Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Facilities Plan Town of New Scandia 6. PAYMENT Invoices will be sent on a monthly basis, listing the individuals who worked on the PROJECT, the hours worked, the hourly rate, expenses and total amount due. Payment is due within thirty(30) days. Direct project expenses such as printing, supplies, reproduction, delivery, etc will be billed at cost. Mileage will be billed at the currently allowable IRS rate for business miles. 7. NOTICE TO PROCEED A signed copy of this AGREEMENT should be returned to our office and will serve as our Notice to Proceed with the work We sincerely appreciate your consideration of this AGREEMENT and look forward to working with you on this PROJECT. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, or require additional information. Agreed: 41111:14/044/ 7.27-(2+ a - 3__ Signature Date Signatur Date William D. Sanders FASLA President Title Sanders Wacker Bergly, Inc. Town of New Scandia Landscape Architects and Planners Page 2 of 7 Agreement for EXHIBIT"A" Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open Space and SCOPE OF SERVICES Recreation Facilities Plan Town of New Scandia PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK Our General Approach to Working with the Township. We believe the ultimate success of a planning project depends on its acceptance and support by the community. We truly enjoy working closely with communities and we excel in ensuring that the planning process addresses the vision and needs of the community. We also view our relationship with the community as a top priority. We pride ourselves in maintaining a clear and open line of communication with our clients. Working with the New Scandia Township, we will develop the Plan in a timely and efficient manner that meets the needs of the community and guides the Township through 2025. We will concentrate on your priorities, but our approach is flexible so we can address the changing needs of the community throughout the planning process. General Description of the Major Planning Tasks. The following provides a general overview of the major tasks associated with our proposed work program. We will provide a more detailed work program once we have had the opportunity to discuss the program with you and refine it to meet your needs. Task 1: Project Start-Up A. Meet with Township to refine work program, schedule, and public participation program. B. Gather and review existing data from the Township and other sources. We understand the Township has existing electronic mapping data from the County that will be available for our use. Task 2: Inventory and Analysis A. Conduct a general analysis of parks, trails, open space, and recreation facilities in the Township and surrounding region. Our analysis will identify regional parks, school district recreation facilities, and significant private recreation facilities. B. Conduct a detailed analysis of parks, trails, open space, and recreation facilities in the Township. We will visit existing facilities in the Township and identify issues and opportunities with each. We will map each existing facility based on available information and aerial photographs. We will also map significant open space in the Township based on site visits, and input from the Township, and other sources including the DNR. C. Analyze demographic characteristics and recreation needs. Using the latest census data, we will analyze and map key demographic characteristics as they relate to the Plan. We will also identify existing and future recreation needs based on the current and projected population. Page 3 of 7 Agreement for EXHIBIT"A" Comprehensive Parks, Trails,Open Space and SCOPE OF SERVICES Recreation Facilities Plan Town of New Scandia D. Conduct committee meetings to review the inventory and analysis. We anticipate meeting with the Park and Recreation Committee once a month throughout the planning process. E. Conduct optional survey of residents. The$20,000 and $30,000 options budget $3,000 to solicit public input beyond the open houses and committee meetings. We will discuss various participation options with the Township and implement the most appropriate option for the community. This could include a limited telephone or mail survey. If additional public participation is desired, we will adjust our work program accordingly. Task 3: Vision, Goals,and Policies A. Prepare draft vision, goals, and policies. We will work with the Park and Recreation Committee to develop a draft vision, goals, and policies that are meaningful and accurately represent the desires of the community. B. Conduct community open house. We will conduct a community open house to solicit input from the general community on the inventory and analysis and the draft vision, goals, and policies of the Plan. Task 4: Plan Preparation A. Prepare draft Plan. We will develop a draft Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open Space, and Recreation Facilities Plan (including text,photographs, and maps). B. The$20,000 option budgets $1,400 to prepare conceptual master plans for existing and future parks in the Township. The$30,000 option budgets $6,000 to allow for the preparation of more detailed master plans. C. Conduct committee meeting so develop and review the draft Plan. We anticipate meeting with the Park and Recreation Committee once a month throughout the planning process. We would also update the Planning Commission and the Town Board on the progress of the draft Plan. D. Refine draft Plan. Based on input from the Park and Recreation Committee, Planning Commission, and City Council, we will refine the draft Park Plan accordingly. Task 5: Plan Implementation A. Identify funding sources and opportunities. B. Set priorities, develop an implementation schedule, and identify responsible entities for implementing the Plan. Page 4 of 7 Agreement for EXHIBIT"A" Comprehensive Parks, Trails,Open Space and SCOPE OF SERVICES Recreation Facilities Plan Town of New Scandia C. Conduct optional open house. The $20,000 and $30,000 options budget additional time and money to participate in an additional community open house. This would allow the public an opportunity to review and comment on the draft Plan before a public hearing is held to adopt the Plan. D. Attend public hearing. E. Make minor adjustments to Plan as required based on action taken at the public hearing. Summary of the$15,000, $20,000,and $30,000 Options. All three options would provide the Township with a meaningful and useful Plan. The $20,000 and $30,000 options budget fees for an optional survey of residents, conceptual park master plans, and one additional open house. The $30,000 option budgets fees to provide more detail in the general Plan as well as the park master plans. Page 5 of 7 Agreement for EXHIBIT"B" Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open Space and SCHEDULE Recreation Facilities Plan Town of New Scandia We anticipate completing this project in six to nine months, depending on which planning option the Township chooses. We are prepared to start working on this project as soon as the Township authorizes us to proceed with the work. Planning Task Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr Task 1: Project Start-Up • $15,000 Option • $20,000 Option • $30,000 Option WV; Task 2: Inventory and Analysis ■ $15,000 Option • $20,000 Option ' ` • $30,000 Option v , Task 3: Vision,Goals,and Policies • $15,000 Option • $20,000 Option • $30,000 Option Task 4: Plan Preparation • $15,000 Option • $20,000 Option • $30,000 Option Task 5: Implementation • $15,000 Option ■ $20,000 Option • $30,000 Option Page 6 of 7 Agreement for EXHIBIT"C" Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open Space and FEE PROPOSAL Recreation Facilities Plan Town of New Scandia $15,000 Option $20,000 Option $30,000 Option PLANNING TASK Hours I Fee Hours I Fee Hours I Fee 1.PROJECT START UP A.Meet with Township to Refine Work Program and Schedule 4 $300 4 $300 4 $300 B.Gather and Review Existing Base Data 4 $300 4 ¢ ': w $300. 4 $300_ �NVE STORY AND A Lx „_ }- - ' A.Conduct General Analysis of Park,Trails,Open Space,and Recreation Facilities in Township and Region 12 $900 12 $900 16 $1,200 B.Conduct Detailed Analysis of Existing Township Parks, Trails,Open Space,and Recreation Facilities 24 $1,800 24 $1,800 40 $3,000 C.Analyze Demographic Characteristics and Recreation Needs 16 $1,200 16 $1,200 20 $1,500 D.Conduct Committee Meetings to Review Analysis 12 $900 12 $900 24 $1,800 E.Conduct Optional Survey of Residents to Solicit Input 0 $0 40 x " $3,000 40 $3000� L ! . ta+ ,1,,: 1a AS, ' E f5.. .:. A.Prepare Draft Vision,Goals,and Policies with Committee 16 $1,200 16 $1,200 16 $1,200 B.Conduct Community Open House ..,,, 8 $600 8 $600 8 $600 4 �- PREPARATlOi1i�. ,R ?'�., `� §;,N ,{ , A.Prepare Draft Plan 40 $3,000 40 $3,000 64 $4,800 B.Refine Draft Plan 20 $1,500 20 $1,500 24 $1,800 C.Prepare Park Master Plans 0 $0 20 $1,500 80 $6,000 D.Conduct Committee Meetings to Develo and Review Plan 16 $1,200 16 PLAN imp NT'A , . 4} -'F 24 t $1 800 A.Identify Funding Sources and Opportunities 8 $600 8 $600 8 $600 B.Set Priorities 8 $600 8 $600 8 $600 C.Conduct Optional Community Open House $0 $0 8 $600 8 $600 D.Attend Public Hearing 4 $300 4 $300 4 $300 E.Make Minor Adjustments to Plan as Required 8 $600 8 $600 8 $600 TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED COST 200 $15,000 268 $20,100 -.r.- 400 ,-330,000 Page 7 of 7 August 3, 2004 New Scandia Town Board was called to order by Chairman Dennis Seefeldt. The following Board Members were also present: Chairman Dennis Seefeldt,Vice Chairman Michael Hinz, Lisa Crum, Blair Joselyn and Nancy Madden. Blair Joselvn/Park and Recreation/BMX Track Mr. Blair Joselyn reported the following information from the meeting that was held with the Park and Recreation Committee and the parents of the BMX Track users. 1)use Township money for upkeep and to construct the track, 2)user pays for construction,3)Township users-split the costs,4)Township money constructs the track and the upkeep comes from a new formed bikers association fund, 5)Township leases the track to the users. The Board Members informed the residents that were attending the meeting that the Township is in the planning process of preparing a Comprehensive Parks, Trail,Open Space and Recreation Facilities Plan for the entire Township and the BMX Track would be addressed in the plan. The parents were not willing to wait for the plan and expressed that they would like the BMX Track rebuilt now. Michael Hinz made a motion to rebuild the BMX Track close to the current location, but move the track north and east from the woods per Mr. Gribble's recommendations. The plan for the rebuilding submitted by Julie O'Neil be used with the Township supplying the material. Mr.Harris will contact parents to do the rebuilding of the BMX Track. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Letter From Minnesota Pollution Control AaencvBliss Collector A letter was received from Minnesota Pollution Control regarding the proposed MPCA permit for operation of the Bliss Sewage System. Mr.Pete Genzel Washington Department of Health had addressed and submitted a letter to the Minnesota Pollution Control regarding the additional monitoring and action plans and how it will increase operating costs and ultimately user charges. It was agreed Dennis Seefeldt and Blair Joselyn should meet with Pete Genzel and review the issue. Comprehensive Parks,Trails,Open Space and Recreation Facilities Plan Blair Joselyn made a motion to sign the contract with Sanders Wacker Bergly Inc. for the Comprehensive Parks,Trail,Open Space and Recreation Facilities Plan. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. The Clerk will notify Mr. William Sanders that the Town Board, Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation will meet with Mr. Sanders on September 13,2004 at 7:00 p.m. Edward Erickson/Land Division Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the land division of 10 acres for Edward Erickson to D. Gillespie and wavier the requirements for a Minor Subdivision. Meeting Date: 11/21/2006 Agenda Item: 7 3) Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651)433-2274 Action Requested: Consider the process for creating a logo for the new City of Scandia. Deadline/ Timeline: The transition from New Scandia Township to the City of Scandia will be official on January 1, 2007. Background: • Letterhead,business cards, forms, signs and many other materials will need to change over time to reflect the new municipal identity. • Current letterhead bears a small image of the Swedish Settler's monument,but other symbols have also been used (such as a Dala horse.) • There is an opportunity at this time to create a new logo with little or no additional expense as new materials and signs are ordered. • Cities sometimes use a contest to solicit designs for new logos, inviting residents and local artists to submit their designs. Often a small prize is offered as an incentive, in addition to recognition by the community. The winner may be chosen by the Board/Council, or by a committee appointed to do so. Contest rules should specify that entries become the exclusive property of the city, and that the city has the right to reject all entries. Some graphic standards should also be included, such as the format for entries and that it be reproducible in color as well as black and white. Representing the history of the community, or its natural resources, or some other theme could be chosen. • Another option would be to hire a graphic designer to develop logo options; however, this would involve additional expense and would not have the advantage of involving the community in creating the new image. Recommendation: I recommend that the Board discuss a preferred approach to developing a new logo. Should you wish to hold a contest, some lead time for publicity,judging, etc. will be needed so it would be desirable to start the process soon. Or, you could choose to delay any action on this issue until after the new City Council is elected in December. Attachments/ None. Materials provided: Contact(s): Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (logo) Page 1 of 1 11/15/06 Meeting Date: 11/21/20 6 Agenda Item: ' i) Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Approve the hiring of a part-time/seasonal maintenance worker Deadline/Timeline: N/A Background: • Full-time maintenance worker Brian Jemelka will retire at the end of November. • The board will meet in December to discuss plans for hiring a permanent replacement. Until the position is filled, we will need part-time help for snow plowing. • Mr. Lindblom has previously filled this role for the township and is willing to do so this winter at the same rate of pay as last season. He has the required commercial driver's license and experience with the township's equipment. Recommendation: I recommend that the Board approve the hiring of Robert Lindblom as part-time/ seasonal maintenance worker at the pay rate of$16.50 per hour. Attachments/ None Materials provided: Contact(s): Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (temp maint worker) Page 1 of 1 11/16/06 Meeting Date: 11/21/2006 Agenda Item: 6 ) 6) Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Discuss Possible Nomination for Comfort Lake/Forest Lake Watershed District Board of Managers Deadline/ Timeline: December 8, 2006 Background: • Dennis Larson of New Scandia has resigned from the Comfort Lake Forest Lake Watershed District Board of Managers • Washington County has asked for nominations to fill this position. Recommendation: I recommend that the Board consider nominating one or more individuals for appointment Attachments/ • Application form Materials provided: • Description of duties of watershed managers Contact(s): Prepared by: Anne Huriburt, Administrator (comfort lake nomination) Page 1 of 1 11/16/06 \\Tasliirigton Watershed Districts ti County Brown's Creek APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT Camelian-Marine TO WATERSHED DISTRICT Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District Rice Creek South Washington INSTRUCTIONS: Valley Branch 1. Write the name of the Watershed District you are applying for in the space above. 2. All applicants will be interviewed by the County Board of Commissioners. 3. Notice of Rights Identified on back. (Please Print) NAME: Last First Middle ADDRESS: Street City State Zip TELEPHONE: Home Business FAX NO: E-MAIL ADDRESS: IF YOU RESIDE IN A TOWNSHIP,PLEASE LIST: LIST EXPERIENCE,EDUCATION OR SKILLS THAT YOU HAVE THAT WOULD RELATE TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A WATERSHED DISTRICT MANAGER: AVAILABILITY:WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO ATTEND REGULAR WATERSHED DISTRICT MEETINGS AND TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE ON THE BOARD OF MANAGERS? ELIGIBILITY: DO YOU HOLD ANY ELECTED OFFICE,OR ANY APPOINTED POLICY-MAKING POSITION WITH THE COUNTY, STATE,OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT? IF SO,PLEASE DESCRIBE: ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE: PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE IN SUPPORTING OR DIRECTING A COMMITTEE, ASSOCIATION,BOARD,COOPERATIVE,COMMISSION,CLUB,OR OTHER GROUP: NATURAL RESOURCES BACKGROUND:PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY INVOLVEMENT OR SPECIAL INTEREST YOU HAVE HAD IN WATER,SOIL,FISH AND WILDLIFE,RECREATION,OR OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES ISSUES. PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR IDEAS ABOUT WHAT MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES NEED TO BE CARRIED OUT WITHIN THE WATERSHED DISTRICT: WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO SERVE AS A WATERSHED DISTRICT MANAGER? HAVE YOU EVER RECEIVED A VIOLATION NOTICE FROM A WATERSHED DISTRICT FOR ANY ACTIONS YOU HAVE TAKEN ON YOUR PROPERTY? YES NO DO YOU OWN ANY COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL OR DEVELOPABLE PROPERTY IN THIS WATERSHED DISTRICT? ARE YOU AWARE OF ANY CURRENT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT YOU WOULD EXPERIENCE IF YOU ARE APPOINTED AS A WATERSHED DISTRICT MANAGER? NOTICE OF RIGHTS In accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act,Washington County is required to inform you of your rights as they pertain to private information collected from you. Private data is that information which is available to you, Washington County Administration and the department to which you are applying but not to the public. The purpose of the collected information is to determine your eligibility to participate on a commission or advisory board. Furnishing the requested information is voluntary,although refusal to supply the information may make you ineligible for an appointment. Names and home addresses of applicants for appointment to and members of an advisory board or commission are public,as are rank on eligibility list,job history,education,training and work availability. All other information obtained from you is private. RETURN THIS APPLICATION TO: WASHINGTON COUNTY Office of Administration Government Center 14949 62nd Street North P.O.Box 6 Stillwater,MN 55082-0006 (651)430-6014 If you need assistance due to disability or language barrier please call 430-6000(TDD 439-3220) AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER What is a Watershed District? A Watershed District is a special purpose local unit of government. It is established for the purpose of managing water resources. It is different from all other local government units in that its boundary is determined by the natural divide that defines the drainage basin of a river, stream, or a lake, rather than the political boundaries of townships or counties. There is no maximum or minimum size set for watershed districts. By law, districts have been established for relatively small watersheds, as well as very large ones, such as the Red Lake Watershed District, which encompasses more than 6000 square miles. The Watershed Act allows districts to act on a broad range of water problems. Some of these include drainage and flood control, lake management, soil erosion and sedimentation, water quality, groundwater management, water supply, and floodplain management. What are the responsibilities of Watershed District Authorities? The Watershed Act provides districts with authorities needed to manage water resources. Some of their responsibilities are as follows: • To develop the Watershed Management Plan • To investigate and undertake water management improvement projects • To act as grant-eligible body for the application for and administration of state and federal grants • To adopt rules to regulate activities that can cause water-related problems • To acquire property needed for improvement projects • To assess properties benefitted by improvement projects • To exercise limited authority to levy taxes to finance district operation establishment petitions have been submitted by counties, rather than cities or landowners. When a petition is filed, B.W.S.R. is required to conduct a public hearing within the area of the proposed district to receive comments on the proposed district. In order to establish a district, B.W.S.R. must find that the proposed district would serve the purposes of the Watershed Act. Watershed Districts and the Watershed Management Plan The first responsibility of a new district is to prepare a watershed management plan. A watershed management plan must be written before the district can carry out any projects. This plan must describe existing and potential water problems in the district, describe possible solutions, and define the general objectives of the board of managers. The board of managers is required to appoint a local advisory committee to assist it in putting together the watershed management plan. The Board of Water and Soil Resources is required to conduct a public hearing on the watershed management plan before it can be put into effect. How do State and Federal laws and regulations apply to Watershed Districts? Watershed Districts are not exempt from other state and federal laws and regulations. It is important to realize that although the Watershed Act provides the district with a number of authorities to deal with local water management. the districts' actions must be consistent with other applicable laws and rules. For example. if a district is going to carry out a lake level control project, the district would need to obtain a permit from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to install a lake level control structure, the same as any other local unit of government or individual. There are common misconceptions about this. solutions to water problems. For example, once a district's Watershed Management Plan is in place, landowners can petition the board of managers for any type of project that conforms to the plan. This flexibility makes it possible for a district to become involved in just about any type of project that may be needed to alleviate a local water problem. It is important to remember that watershed districts are not the sole managers of water resources. Counties also have many authorities relating to water management and certainly are capable of doing what a watershed district can if they are motivated and have the necessary support with adjoining counties. s:lwatershe.wpd B.W.S.R.