Town Board 8-15-06August 15, 2006
New Scandia Town Board was called to order by Chairman Dennis Seefeldt. The following Board members were in attendance: Vice-Chairman Michael Hinz, Blair Joselyn and Nancy Madden. Absent:
Michael Harnetty.
PUBLIC FORUM
Fred Heinonen,13277 Lakamaga Trail, approached the Board with a complaint of the Public Works personnel mowing down a patch of wildflowers that were growing near Mr. Heinonen’s mailbox.
The Board agreed to look into the situation.
CONSENT AGENDA
Blair Joselyn made a motion to approve the following consent agenda. A correction to the July 11, 2006 Planning Commission minutes to be made as follows: In regards to the Melchior Variance
approval, the following condition was left out of the minutes: A building permit is not to be granted until the driveway issue has been satisfactorily resolved.
Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
DEPUTY CHRIS HOWARD
Deputy Chris Howard was present to answer any questions residents may have had.
FIRE CHIEF STEVE SPENCE
Fire Chief Steve Spence was present to answer any questions concerning the 2007 Budget for the Fire Department.
TOWNSHIP ENGINEER TOM PETERSON
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve Resolution No. 08-15-06-1 Ordering Preparation of Report on Improvement , a Feasibility Study for the 2007 Road Project. Michael Hinz seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve Pay Request No. 1 to Peterson Excavating in the amount of $13,847.11 for the Wessels Storm Sewer Project. This includes a Change Order of $1,150.00
to install a snout to the manhole structure. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
The Fire Station/Public Works Lot Repair Project being done by Jay Bros. was discussed. The repairs appear as if not entirely being done as to specifications. The northeast grade is
not quite right, contractor did not knock cement out around the re-bar as planned, and there is washout along the drain tile.
Michael Hinz made a motion to reduce Pay Request No. 1 to Jay Bros., Inc. to $25,000 and to negotiate the remaining balance. A Change Order of $4,178.00 to install drain tile is included.
Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the plan for the Olson-Sandgren Storm Sewer Improvements and to Authorize an Ad for Bids. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
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In addition, Mr. Peterson reported on the condition of Oxboro Avenue. The road is quite busted up and is in need of repair.
TOWN ATTORNEY DAVE HEBERT
Mr. Hebert presented the Joint Powers Agreement with Chisago Lakes Township for the improvement of 240th Street North.
Michael Hinz made a motion to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with Chisago Lakes Township for the repair of 240th Street as part of the 2007 Road Project. Blair Joselyn seconded
the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Mr. Hebert also suggested a review of Section 11.2 of Chapter 2 of the Development Code. Section 11.2(2) currently does not allow cluster developments in the Shoreland Overlay District,
as Washington County does allow. This will be referred to the Ordinance Committee at the next Ordinance Review Workshop.
KEVIN LYNCH
Kevin Lynch, 21630 Oland Avenue, presented plans of an accessory building having a walk-out lower level. As the slope of Mr. Lynch’s lot drops 15 feet, this design allows for minimal
excavating. Mr. Lynch was advised that only single-story accessory structures are allowed. The Board recommended Mr. Lynch apply for a variance.
CAROL KUSCHKE
Carol Kuschke, 23510 Manning Circle, asked for the definition of Lot 7, Block 1, Oakridge Acres as a buildable lot. This lot was assessed as a non-buildable lot in the 2004 Road Project.
Recent soil tests determine that the lot is capable of having one primary and one secondary mound system for a two to three bedroom house. Ms. Kuschke was advised to approach the Planning
Commission with a concept showing location of a house and to locate wetlands on the property.
TONY MORAN
Tony Moran, business owner of The Creamery, was present to request installation of a sign on the south wall of Creamery building that would be visible from those approaching from Highway
97 and Olinda Trail. The Board explained that their business is allowed to have two signs, one located on the building and one free-standing. The total square footage of the signs may
not exceed the total lineal feet of the building front. As the building is L-shaped, there was some uncertainty as to the measurement of the front of the building. An on-site meeting
with the owners of the Creamery and Supervisors Seefeldt and Madden will be arranged. Mr. Moran was also advised that installation of a sign requires a Certificate of Compliance.
ROBERT PILZ
Robert Pilz, 15801 Pilar Road, was present to explain his request for a CUP application to operate a Petting Zoo/Birthday Party Park on his premises. The Town can only grant Mr. Pilz
an interim permit to allow for the housing of his exotic animals. A meeting will be scheduled with the Zoning Ordinance Committee and Mr. Pilz.
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CHERYL BAROTT
A request from Cheryl Barott asking to purchase an adjoining outlot owned by New Scandia Township on Sylvan Lake was discussed. It is the Town’s policy not to vacate lake access. All
Supervisors were in agreement to not allow for the sale of this property.
ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the following Election Judges for the September 12, 2006 Primary Election: Florence Daninger, Patti Funni, Edith Hadlich, Mary Hulleman, Donna Larson,
Barbara Maile, Beverly Pratt, Judy Rydeen and Sue Tuomi. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
JIM SIMPSON
Jim Simpson, 23393 Nolan Avenue, was present with a request to build an accessory structure on a 15-acre parcel. Mr. Simpson’s plans for the building do not match the color of the house
that is on the property. As Section 9.13(1) as amended by Ordinance No. 87 states: All accessory buildings shall resemble in style, materials, color, roofline, and siding type, the
principal building on the lot. This pertains to those lots less than 20 acres in size. Mr. Simpson was advised that this Ordinance may be reviewed at the next Ordinance Workshop.
Nancy Madden made a motion to adjourn and meeting adjourned.
Brenda Eklund
New Scandia Township Deputy Clerk