01_17_2006_TBMinutesJanuary 17, 2006
New Scandia Town Board ,Meeting was called to order by Chairman Dennis Seefeldt. The
following Board Members were in attendance; Dennis Seefeldt Chairman, Vice Chairman
Michael Hinz, Michael Harnetty and Blair Joselyn. Nancy Madden absent.
CONSENT AGENDA
Michael Harnetty made a motion to approve the following consent agenda.
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Planning Commission
2. Treasurer's report
Balance November 30, 2005 $1,504,026.33
Expenditures 207,299.34
ACH Deposits 37,007.91
Balance December 31, 2005 $1,979,394.47
Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
PARD AND RECREATION/BLAIR JOSELYN
Debi Campobasso presented the proposed subcommittees for the Park and Recreation
Committees. Ms. Campobasso also expressed that the committee is supporting a Coordinator for
Park and Recreation Programs with the approximate expenditure of $14,000.00 per year, but the
expected revenue for the program would be $7,000.00.
Blair Joselyn stated the Town Board should review the Comprehensive Parks, Trails; Open Space
and Recreational Facilities Plan before any decision should be made regarding a Park and
Recreation Coordinator. This item should be placed on the February 21, 2006 meeting.
TOWNSHIP ENGINEER/TOM PETERSON
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the Letter of Credit in the amount of $174,709.13
for the Plat of Wild Bush Acres. Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.,
ROAD SUPERVISOR/MICHAEL HINZ
Michael Hinz stated the Load Committee had meet to review the list of bituminous roads in need
of repair for 2006. The committee will submit a list of major and minor projects for the February
7, 2006 meeting
James Van Hoven questioned the product that is used for the township gravel roads for ice and
stated the chips f-om Dresser Trap Rock are a better product for gravel roads. It was agreed to
continue the use of sand and salt product from' Washington County.
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RECYCLING CONTRACT/SRC INC.
Betty Bergerson submitted the Municipal Recycling -Grant Program Annual Report in reference to
materials collected in 2005, Ms. Bergerson also stated the Washington County Household Waste
Collection would be held with Meavy Metal Days on April 26, 2006. Heavy Metal Days will be
held from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and Household Waste Collection will be held from 8:00 a.m. to
noon.
Blair Joselyn made a motion to approve the Recycling Contract for 2006 with SRC Inc. in
the amount of $2,400.00. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
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Robin Brooksbank represented the Council of the City of Marine requesting funding for a new
ambulance, which services New Scandia Township. Ms. Brooksbank stated that 69% of the calls
are from New Scandia Township and the cost of a new ambulance is approximately $140,000.00
to $150,000.00. Ms. Brooksbank requested a donation of $25,000.00 from New Scandia
Township for the ambulance fund and informed the residents the City of Marine/Ambulance
Service will sponsor a Fundraiser for some of the funding.
Ms. Brooksbank was informed that the amount of $25,000.00 was not in the budget of 2006 for
New Scandia Township and under State Statues New Scandia Township and the City of Marine
would have to have a joint powers agreement for funding the ambulance. No decision was made
on this matter.
NEIGHBORS ON OLAND AVENUE AND ORE AAVENUE/COMMUNITY RESIDENCE
SITE
Mr. James Voilmar who had been in contact with Washington County Human Services regarding
the license for the Community Residence at 21523 Oland Avenue stated the following:
Washington County Human Services informed him that this is not covered under the Moratorium
that was adopted on December 6, 2005 by New Scandia. Town Board. Mr. Vollmar stated the
county informed him that Community Living Options will be issued a;Foster Care License and he
felt this should be under the I.C.S.M.R. This license stands for Intermediate Care; Facility
Mentally Disabled License and felt this operation is completely different then a Foster Care
License. The residents were informed State and Federal Statues permit the operation of the
facility. The residents questioned how can they submit public comment on this issue and they
were informed to write to Washington County Humans Services.
Maria Hinz presented information regarding the construction of the home at 21523 Oland Avenue
as she was the previous owner of the land and stated soil borings of the land showed a high
seasonal water table and the building permit was issued for a full walkout rambler on grade, but it
is now a walkup rambler. The error is that the lower level is in the seasonal water table resulting
in a flooded basement. Ms. Hinz was concerned about the water problem with dangerous mold
and fungi in the basement level.
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SHIRLEY NAGLE/THE NAME OF THE NEW CITY
Ms, Nagle questioned why thename for the city was decided to be the City of New Scandia
instead of City of Scandia and she was informed it was the position of the Town Board to make
this decision.
MAJOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL PROCESS/BLAIN JOSELYN
Blair Joselyn presented a proposal for Major Subdivision Approval Process with reference to the
review of a concept of a Major Subdivision. The proposal suggested a pre -concept meeting with
the developer with his/her consultants and Township/City staff: including the following: (a)
consulting design person (s) (b) two members of the Planning Commission; (e) one or two from
the Township Board of Supervisors (or City Council); (d) Planner; and (e) Engineer if needed,
and probably a representative from the Rural Landscape Preservation Committee and the Palo's
and Recreation Committee.
Members of the Planning Commission expressed their support of this draft and Ms. Yehle stated
that all the Members of the Planning Commission should be present for the pre -concept meeting.
This item was discussed thoroughly and will be reviewed at the Workshop Meeting to be held
February 14, 2006 at 8:00 a.m.
HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGECONTRACT/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the contract with Hennepin Technical College for
Customized Training Services in providing OSHA Compliance for the Public Works
Department. Michael Harnetty seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION/SPEED LIMIT ON HIGHWAY
97
A letter was presented from Minnesota Department of Transportation regarding the request for
designated areas from Novak to Parrish Road. Based on the investigation results, existing speed
limits on Highway 97 are reasonable and safe for current conditions.
MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL$ INC. APPLYING PRE-TREATMENT LEATHER
A letter had been received from Mountain Environmental, Inc. regarding the application of a pre-
treatment of leather waste for agricultural land in New Scandia Township. The Town Board
directed the Township Attorney to send a letter inquiring the type of product the company is
proposing to apply to agricultural land in our community.
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201 WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT AND BUDGET FOR YEAR OF 2006
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the contract with Washington County for the 201
Wastewater Treatment System Operation and Maintenance Agreement and Budget for the
year of 2006. Michael Harnetty seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Dennis Seefeldt made a motion to adjourn
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