06_06_2006_TBMinutesJune 6, 2006
The New Scandia Town Board held their regular scheduled meeting on this date. In
attendance were Chairman Dennis Seefeldt, Mike Hinz, Blair Joselyn, Nancy Madden
and Mike Hai netty.
Gravel Bids
One bid from Dresel Trucking was received and opened. Action was delayed until the
June 20 meeting until the engineer can review the bid and compare to the 2005 bids.
Resolution 6-6-06-01 Amend Petition of Incorporation
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve Resolution 6-6-06-01 to amend the New
Scandia Town Board petition to the MN Department of Administration for incorporation
to change the proposed name to "Scandia". Mike Harnetty seconded the motion and the
motion passed.
Lions Park Cleanup
Nancy Madden presented a $6,000.00 quote from Alex Bildeaux regarding the chipping
and the packing out the cut wood in the Lions Park. Ms. Madden indicated Mr. Bildeaux
stated it would be approximately $1,500 to $2,000 to rent a chipper for $175.00 per hour
and use "Sentence to Serve" workers to do the work. Stumps would also need to be
ground down. Mike Harnetty indicated the Park & Rec. Committee would like to have
someone there from Park & Ree. overseeing the operation. Blair Joselyn made a motion
to rent a chipper and arrange for "Sentence to Serve" workers to start the clean up of
Lions Park. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Bradley Jemelka, — AG Preserve
Mike Hinz made a motion to approve the re -enrollment of Bradley Jemelka's 44.6 -acre
parcel in AG Preserve. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and the motion passed.
VISA Account
A committee was appointed of Nancy Madden, Mike Hinz, Brenda Eklund and Colleen
Firkus to establish guidelines for the use of the new VISA account and present findings to
the Town Board on June 20.
Bids for Fire Station/Public Works Parking Lot Repair
Three quotes were presented for the repair work to the parking lot at the Fire
Station/Public Works building. Tom Peterson recommended awarding the work to the
low bidder, Nancy Madden made a motion to award the repair work to Jay Bros., Inc., for
$27,552.50. Mike Hinz seconded the motion and the motion passed,
Tree Preservation Ordinance for OSD
Blair Joselyn made a motion to accept the cost estimate from Dick Thompson of
$1,645,00 to combine the Landscape, Screening, Tree Preservation Policies into one
ordinance applying to Open Space Design. Dennis Scefeldt seconded the motion and the
motion passed.
June 6, 2006
Town Board
Page 2
Concert at Amphitheater at Big Marine General Store
Mr. Pat Reicherts asked what is required to host a concert at his amphitheater. The Town
Board asked that Mr. Reichert attend the next town board meeting to give a formal
presentation and to answer the following questions and give additional information prior
to making a recommendation.
1. Will the concert meet noise ordinance?
2. Is there sufficient parking?
3. What type of concert?
4. What is the date and time frame of the event?
5. How many people will be there?
6. How will crowd control and security be handled? 6. Is it a public or private event?
7. How will sanitary facilities and waste be handled?
8. What kind of lighting will be involved?
Dirk Ave. Erosion Problem
Mike Harrietty made a motion to cash in the $5,600,00 Letter of Credit by June 22, put a
lien on the properties of Manning Overlook and withhold any new building permits
unless Mr. Radefelt has complied with the engineer Peter Kling's recommendations; ' for
erosion control as outlined in his email of May 22, 2006 by June 22, 2006. Nancy
Madden seconded the motion and the motion passed.
Park & Ree. Committee
Mike Hametty made a motion to dismiss Gary Hogle's appointment to the Park & Rec.
Committee effective immediately on the grounds that his term has expired, and his
argumentative and conflictive style renders the Park Committee ineffective and
dysfunctional. Mike Hinz seconded the motion. The motion passed with Mike Hametty,
Mike Hinz, Dennis Seefeldt and Nancy Madden voting yes and Blair Joselyn abstaining,
Mike Hinz made a motion to dismiss Jan Hogle's appointment to the Park & Rec.
Committee effective immediately due to her inability to work with other people on the
committee and the Recreation Program Coordinator. Nancy Madden seconded the
motion. The motion passed with Mike Harnetty, Mike Hinz, Dennis Seefeldt and Nancy
Madden voting yes and Blair Joselyn abstaining.
Nancy Madden made a motion to adjourn and the meeting adjourned.
Colleen Firkus
Planning Commission Secretary