08_15_2006_TBMinutesAugust 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 Lakarnaga 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.
1. Call to Order
2. Clerk's minutes have been presented for Town Board 07-18-06, 08-01-06; Planning
Commission 08-01-06. Correct minutes of 7-11-06 Planning Commission: The Following
condition was left out of the Melchior Variance motion — A building permit isnot to be
granted until the driveway issue has been satisfactorily resolved with surrounding property
owners.
Balance June 30, 2006 $1,407,096.70
Receipts + 823,130.47
Expenditures $72,022.85
Payroll 33,905.43
Total Expenditures - 105.928.28
Balance July 31, 2006 $2,124,298,89
4. Payment of Vouchers
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 S1,150.00 to install a snout to the manhole structure. Nancy Madden seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
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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 11inz made a motion to reduce Pay Request No. I 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.
In addition, Mr. Peterson reported on the condition of Oxboro Avenue. The road is quite busted
up end is in need of repair.
TOWN ATTORNEY DAVE HE BERT
Mr. Hebert presented the Joint Powers Agreement with Chisago Lakes Township for the
improvement of 2401h Street North.
Michael Hinz made a motion to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with Chisago Lakes
Township for the repair of 2401h 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.
KE, VIN 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 fora variance.
CAROL KUSCHKE
Carol Kuscbke, 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 of 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 ofa 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 the 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
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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 PHZ
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,
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 .fudges for the September
12, 2006 Primary Elections Florence Daninger, Patti Fbnni, 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
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Brenda Eklund
New Scandia Township Deputy Clerk