9.f 1 Spring 2017 Newsletter-version 1 CITY OF SCANDIA
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Scandia, MN 55073
City of Scandia
Scandia Community/
Senior Center
14727 209th Street North
Scandia, MN 55073
Phone: 651.433.2274
Fax: 651.433.5112
E-mail:
mail@ci.scandia.mn.us
Hours: Mon. thru Fri.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
City Council:
Christine Maefsky, Mayor
651.433.2684
Jim Schneider
651.433.3692
Bob Hegland
651.538.2129
Chris Ness
651.707.5689
Steve Kronmiller
651.538.0094
Regular Council Meeting:
Third Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
Council Work Session:
First Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
Planning Commission:
First Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
City Staff:
Neil Soltis, Administrator
Brenda Eklund,
Deputy Clerk
Colleen Firkus, Treasurer
Adam Hawkinson, Director of
Public Works
Mike Hinz, Fire Chief
Andrew Pratt, Attorney
Eckberg Lammers
Ryan Goodman, Engineer
Bolton & Menk
Sherri Buss, Planner, TKDA
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Community Calendar, April 2017 - September, 2017
April
April 7, 7 p.m., Ham Bingo
April 10, 5 p.m., Board of Appeal
and Equalization, Community
Center Board Room.
April 28 - April 30, Opening
Weekend - Gammelgarden
April 29 - May 6, Spring Clean-
up Collection Week, SRC, Wyo-
ming
May
May 6, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Lions
Chicken Dinner Benefit,
Community Center
May 28, Immigrant for a Day -
Gammelgarden
May 29, Memorial Day, Office
Closed
June
June 7, Farmers Market - open-
ing day
June 24, Midsommar Dag,
Gammelgården
SUMMER RECREATION
BROCHURE INSIDE
July
July 4, Independence Day Holiday
Office Closed
July 8, St. Croix Fat Cat Triathlon
August
August 1, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m., National
Night Out, Community Center
August 19, Spelmanstamma,
Gammelgården
September
September 4, Labor Day, Office
Closed
September 9, Taco Daze Festival
September 16-17, Marine Art Fair
For more information and a City meeting
calendar, see the website
www.ci.scandia.mn.us.
For Gammelgården events, see:
http://www.gammelgardenmuseum.org.
There are a couple new faces on the Scandia City Council. The November
election saw Christine Maefsky elected to a two-year term as Mayor,
replacing Scandia’s previous Mayor Randall Simonson who served three
terms. Chris Ness was re-elected and Steve Kronmiller was elected to four-
year City Council terms. Maefsky, Ness, and Kronmiller were sworn in at
the January 4, 2017 City Council meeting.
APRIL 2017 VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1
CITY OF SCANDIA
Inside this issue:
Public Comment on Log House
Landing Boat Ramp
2
Update to 2040
Comprehensive Plan Underway
2
Welcome Adam Hawkinson 3
Crack Filling and Sealcoating 3
Clean-up Week 3
Short Takes 3
Community Calendar 4
Message from the Mayor
After almost three months of being Mayor of Scandia, I will publicly admit two
things. First, being Mayor is more interactive than I expected it to be. There
are almost 4,000 people living here in Scandia, and a considerable number of
active citizen groups. While I was looking forward to reaching out to citizens
for their ideas and input, I have happily found that many of them, both individ-
ually and collectively, are reaching out to me. These citizen interactions have
been truly heartening. I feel very proud to be the mayor of such an interesting
and involved community.
That brings me to the second thing I will admit; I’ve really been enjoying
being your Mayor. As a person I have been blessed with a lot of curiosity, a
lot of energy, and a strong desire to satisfy the first and put the second to good
use. I like learning new things; I like problem solving. Putting those things
together for the betterment of our community promises to be very rewarding.
Now, what does this mean for you?
Please let me know what you are thinking. Contact me via email
c.maefsky@ci.scandia.mn.us or our farm phone 433-2684. Continue to post
and interact with one another on our community’s social media sites: City of
Scandia Minnesota Facebook page, Scandia Then and Now Facebook page,
Scandia Village Next Door social media site. I am actively tracking and read-
ing these posts. Stop by for coffee or tea during one of my office hour sessions
– the first Wednesday of each month 8:30-10:00 a.m. and 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Or,
do what 5th grader Chase’s mom did when she learned I was going to speak
with his class at Scandia Elementary School, write me a note.
Educate yourself about the issues surrounding the future of Scandia and its
many wonderful attributes as well as its challenges. Follow what’s happening
with current issues important to you, perhaps internet access, the Log House
Landing, invasive species in our lakes, or our new gas station, and email or
call to share your thoughts. Remember to shop local. And, if you haven’t al-
ready done so, respond to the questions about Scandia’s future on the 2040
Comprehensive Plan online site https://www.bolton-menk.com/clients/
scandia/index.html.
My heartfelt thanks for electing me your Mayor. I look forward to our time
ahead together and hope to hear from you soon.
Christine Maefsky
A twice-yearly publication for residents of the City of Scandia, Minnesota
Two New Members Join Scandia City Council
City Council Looking for Public Comment on the
Log House Landing Boat Ramp
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CITY OF SCANDIA
Overview: Log House Landing (LHL) is a Scandia-owned
public landing located on the Wild and Scenic St. Croix
River. The landing is in Scandia and a designated National
Park. It is one of two St. Croix River public accesses in
Scandia. The City Council is currently reviewing access
options for the existing boat ramp at the landing. The op-
tion selected will determine future usage, development
and preservation of the site. The ramp access options are:
Option 1: CONTINUE TO PURSUE RAMP REBUILD-
ING PLANS
Option 2: CHANGE THE RAMP TO CARRY-IN
WATERCRAFT ONLY - NO TRAILERS OR
VEHICLES PERMITTED
(WITH THE EXCEPTION OF EMERGENCY
VEHICLES)
Option 3: CLOSE THE RAMP COMPLETELY
(WITH THE EXCEPTION OF EMERGENCY
VEHICLES)
Option 4: LEAVE RAMP AS IS WITH NO CHANGES
The following is a link to the City website containing
information about the Log House Landing
(www.ci.scandia.mn.us/LHL). Here, you can learn about
the ramp’s history; the evolution of proposed plans; and
review the issues deemed important by the 2014 City-
appointed committee working with Washington County
engineers. The City Council charged that group with
studying options for this site, including the road leading
to it. The caveat given the committee was to ensure vehi-
cle and trailer access would continue. In February, the
Council removed the caveat to allow for a broader dis-
cussion of all the options.
The information posted on the City website is provided to
help you better understand and evaluate all of the options
being considered today. The City Council is encouraging
community input based on review of this information.
Citizen Participation / Comments: There are several
ways for you to provide input. After becoming familiar
with the issues, you may:
Send an email to: LHL@ci.scandia.mn.us
Mail a letter to: LHL Comments, 14727 209th Street N.,
Scandia, MN 55073
Make a comment in person at the Public Hearing.
The City Council Log House Landing Public
Hearing will be held at 6:30 pm on Tuesday,
April 25, 2017, at the Community Center.
Update to City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan Underway
A Comprehensive Plan defines the vision, goals and aspirations for the long-term development and redevelopment of
the community. The plan is intended to shape land use and transportation patterns, conserve natural resources, and
identify needs for utilities, housing and parks and open space. The Comprehensive Plan also guides decisions on both
public and private investments in infrastructure and facilities.
State law requires Comprehensive Plans be updated at least every 10 years, and the Plan must align with the Metropol-
itan Council’s regional system plans related to highways, transit, airports, wastewater services, parks and open space.
Scandia’s current Comprehensive Plan was completed in 2008. The City is required to complete this update, submit it
to the Metropolitan Council for review and approval, and adopt it by the end of 2018.
In November 2016, the City of Scandia hired Bolton & Menk, Inc., to complete the Comprehensive Plan update. The
process will involve a full review and evaluation of the current Comprehensive Plan and identification of specific issues
that need updating. Scandia is also including extensive public outreach for this project. Opportunities for citizen
involvement include a Steering Committee appointed by the City Council, four focus groups, pop-up meetings, and an
open house. There is also a project website (https://www.bolton-menk.com/clients/scandia/index.html) which will
provide regular updates and offer an opportunity to answer brief surveys.
There will be several opportunities for involvement: Consider volunteering to be part of one of the focus groups as a
representative of the business community, the agricultural and rural residential community, or a youth group; Answer
the survey on the project website; Watch for the Comprehensive Plan pop-up event at Taco Daze this summer; Attend
the public open house later this year. Updates on the Comprehensive Plan will be posted at https://www.bolton-
menk.com/clients/scandia/index.html.
Earth Day Is Coming Up on April 22
Earth Day may only come once a year, but you can live like
every day is Earth Day by maximizing your recycling efforts,
reducing what you acquire and reusing what you can to help
keep the air and water clean. Single-sort recycling carts are
available at no cost to all Scandia residents. Contact Forest
Lake Sanitation (SRC) for more information at 651.464.2321.
You can always recycle MORE than just what's collected.
Reusable goods can be given to thrift stores or churches,
food waste can be composted, and some materials like scrap
metal, old carpet and used holiday lights can be dropped off
at collection sites found in the Residential Recycling Guide at
RethinkRecycling.com
Hazardous Materials & Electronics
Washington County will sponsor special one-day household
hazardous waste collections throughout the county, at no
cost. Nearby collections are scheduled at the Hugo Public
Works building on April 22nd from 8 a.m. to noon, and at the
Forest Lake Transit Center (enter at Headwaters Parkway)
on June 3rd from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. See the County website for
more information.
Short Takes
Clean-Up Week
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VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1
City-Wide Clean-up Week is scheduled for Saturday, April 29, through Saturday, May 6, at the SRC/Forest Lake Sanitation
site in Wyoming, MN. Residents may drop off rubbish items not taken by their regular trash hauler, such as appliances,
tires, furniture, mattresses, scrap metal and wood, at the SRC facility located at 6320 East
Viking Boulevard, Wyoming, MN. During this week, Scandia residents will receive a 20%
discount off regular collection prices. Be prepared to show proof of residency, such as a
driver’s license. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday. Please call SRC at 651.464.2321 for more information. A pricing
schedule is posted on the City’s website.
City Welcomes Adam Hawkinson as
Public Works Director
Scandia’s new Public Works Director, Adam Hawkinson, started his duties on December 12.
He brings 17 years of municipal parks and public works experience to the City of Scandia
along with 8 years of grounds maintenance experience at the University of Minnesota. Most
recently, Hawkinson worked as a grounds supervisor for the Ecumen Parmly assisted living
facility in Chisago City. He is a graduate of Chisago Lakes High School and the University of
Wisconsin – River Falls.
The Public Works Director provides oversight and work direction for the 3 full-time and 1
part-time maintenance personnel and along with contractors to ensure that all City infrastruc-
ture (including roads, street lights, drainage systems, sewer and water) and facilities
(including parks and public buildings) are operated and maintained in good condition. Adam
provides staff support to the Parks and Recreation and Wastewater Committees.
Hawkinson lives in Lindstrom with his wife, Nancy Teel, in the house where he grew up and
they are planning to remodel it as their spare time allows. Adam can be reached at
651.433.5223 or a.hawkinson@ci.scandia.mn.us.
Improvements will be made to 239th Street N., 238th Street N. from Melanie Trail to Morgan Avenue, 235th Street N. from
Meadowbrook Avenue to west end, Meadowbrook Avenue from 238th Street to Melanie Trail, Morgan Avenue, 236th Street
N., Nolan Avenue from 236th Street to 230th Street, 230th Street from Oren Road to west end, Ogilvie Avenue, Pickett Avenue,
Pomroy Avenue from 240th Street to south end, 235th Street from MN 95 to Quentin Avenue, Quentin Avenue, 223nd Street
east of Olinda, and Paris Avenue.
The crack filling work is anticipated to take place in late spring with sealcoating later during the summer.
Crack Filling and Sealcoating Planned for 2017