12_5_2006_TBMinutesDecember 5, 2006
New Scandia Town Board met on the above date. Chairman Dennis>Seefeldt called themeetingto
order. The following members were present: Chairman Dennis Seefeldt, Vice -Chairman Michael
Hinz, Michael Harnetty, Blair Ioselyn and Nancy Madden; Administrator Anne Hurlburt.
BOARD OF CANVASS MEETING DATE
The Town Board must meet as a canvassing board within seven days following the December 12,
2006 Special Election to officially declare the results of the city election.
Blair Joselyn made a motion to approve that the Board of Canvass meet on December 13,
2006 at 7;00 p.m. to declare the results of the December 12, 2006 Special Election. Michael
Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
12-05-06-01 TO SUPPORT THE
Washington County is seeking resolutions of support from the communities affected by the
proposed merger of the Marine Watershed Management -Organization and the Carnelian -Marine
Watershed District. The name of the newdistrictwould be "Carnelian -Marine -St. Croix Watershed
District" and would include the orphan area in the northeast portion of New Scandia Township. The
board of managers would be expanded from the current five members to seven members. Amanda:
Goebel, Senior Environmental Specialist with Washington County, was present to answer any
questions
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve Resolution 12-05-06-01 supporting Washington
County's petition to the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources to merge the Marine
WMO with the Carnelian -Marine Watershed District. Nancy Madden seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
NOMINATIONS TO THE COMFORT LAKE/FOREST LAKE WATERSHED DISTRICT
BOARD OF MANAGERS
Washington County has asked for nominations to the CL/FL Watershed District Board to fill the
opening following the resignation of Dennis Larson. The deadline for; nominations is December 8
2006. Calvin Floerke, 23259 Lofton Court, Scandia, has submitted an application to Washington
County. Officers of the Bone Lake Homeowners Association have recommended Mr. Floerke.
Supervisor Ioselyn endorsed Mr. Floerke. Supervisor Madden stated that she was impressed by Mr.
Floerke's resume.
Michael Harnetty made a motion to nominate Calvin Floerke to the Comfort Lake/Forest
Lake Watershed District hoard of Managers. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
DISSEMINATION AGREEMENT WITH NORTHLAND SECURITIES
New Scandia Township is required to file certain reports to national repositories of information on
municipal securities (bond issues). In; the past, the Town Attorney has prepared these reports. He
has suggested that it may be more efficient for Northland Securities, the Town's financial advisor
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for the bond issues, to prepare these reports in the future. The fee for this service is $1,000 plus
$250 per bund issue required to file an annual report.
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the Dissemination Agent Agreement with
Northland Securities. Michael Harnetty seconded the motion and motion adapted
unanimously..
DEAN LINDGREN MARINE WMO
Bean Lindgren, the New Soandia Township representative to the Marine Watershed Management
Organization, has submitted his resignation from the Marine WMO., Mr. Lindgren submitted the
resume of randy Ferrin, 2.32901 Quentin Avenue, as a replacement to the Marine WMO. Jim
Shaver, chair of the Marine WMO, was present to explain the understanding that upon the merger
of the Marine MWO with the Car -Mar Watershed, members of both boards will combine to form
the board of the newly organized Carnelian -Marine -St. Croix Watershed District. It is hoped that
this will include Mr. Ferrin as well. Supervisor Seefeldt commented that Mr. Ferrin seems an
excellent choice and it is beneficial that he lives in the orphan area. Supervisor Seefeldt extended a
thank you and appreciation to Mr. Lindgren for his years of service to the Marine WMO.
Michael Hinz made a motion to accept the resignation of Dean Lindgren from the Marine
WMO. Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the appointmentofRandy Perrin to the Marine
WMO. Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
DON AND MARILYN HOGLE — LE, TTER OF CREDIT
Don and Marilyn Hogle, 21509 Lofton Avenue, have requested that the Letter of Credit in the
amount of `(;26,475.00, which expires on December 31, 2006, be released. This Letter of Credit was
being held as a condition to a minor subdivision done in 2004. The minor subdivision was recorded
and the parcel split. However, the Hogles have changed their plans and have reversed the
subdivision, combining the two lots into a single parcel. Town Attorney Dave Hebert has reviewed
the documentation and found them sufficient to allow a release of the guarantee.
Michael Harnetty made a motion to approve the release of the Letter of Credit in the amount
of $26,475.00 to Don and Marilyn Hogle. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Town Board was in consensus to have the Annual Christmas party held at the regularly
scheduled Town Board meeting on December 19, 2006.'
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The New Scandia Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. The
following members were in attendance: Chairman Chris Ness, Jim Malmquist, Kevin
Nickelson and Donnette Yehle. Absent: Peter Schwarz.
CINGULAR 'WIRELESS'— CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Mr. Kyle Helmbright, Site Acquisition Consultants, Inc., presented a request of Cingular Wireless
for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow co -location of antennas on an existing cell phone
tower and to construct an equipment building and additional fencing at 12160 Scandia Trail North.
Township Planner Berry Farrington presented her report and recommendations. There were no
public comments. Donnette Yehle requested additional landscape screening as this building is
bigger than the first building on the site. Supervisor Seefeldt was in agreement that a landscape and
screening plan be submitted. Two accessory structures are allowed, but any more would require a
variance.
The Planning Commission recommended to the Town Board to adopt draft Resolution 12-0506-02
to grant a CUP to Cingular Wireless for co -location of antennas, construction of an equipment
building, and fencing installation, with the conditions and findings as drafted with the following
changes: Item three was changed from a "grading permit granted by Washington County" to a
"building pen -nit issued by Scandia." An additional condition was added that a
screening/landscaping plan to be submitted for approval by Scandia.
Nancy Madden made a motion to accept the recommendations of the Planning Commission
and adopt Resolution 12-05-06-02 as amended. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
DAVID RODQUIST — VARIANCE FOR SEPTIC SYSTEM DESIGN
Mr. Peter Curtis, architect for Mr. Rodquist, presented a request for two variances to construct a
home, accessory structure, well and sewage treatment system on property located at 20412
Quinnell Ave. N. Variances are to allow an Alternative Sewage Treatment System (DYNO 2) with
12 inches of original soil and to allow location of an accessory structure between the house and the
road. Mr. Shane Sparks, North American Wetland Engineering, presented information on the septic
system. Public comments: Doti Baber, Oligilvie Ave., asked why a mound systein was not being
used. Dave Hebert, said everyone in area has a niound systeln, where does the "clears" water go
after- it is P11177ped to the drainfield. Planning Commission discussed a minimum floor elevation and
asked if a basement would be included. Mr. Curtis said there would not be a basement, but maybe a
crawl space. The cabin on site is 10 ft. 7 in. by 10 ft. 7 in. and used as a prayer cottage, not for
residential use. Supervisor Harnetty raised a concern that perhaps the home is being force -fit into
the property. Mr. Curtis replied that there is 2.6 acres of buildable land, but the proposed site has
the best views and takes advantage of the best soils for a septic system. Supervisor Hinz asked
about the maintenance of the DYNO 2 septic system. Mr. Sparks replied that that a certified
operator checks the system quarterly for clogging and pump operation,
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The Planning Commission recommended to the Town Board that they adopt draft Resolution 12-
05-06-03 to grant variances to allow an Alternative Sewage Treatment System and to build an
accessory structure between the house and the road with the conditions and findings as drafted with
the following changes: Add a condition that there will be no habitable area below grade.
Michael Harnetty made a motion to accept the recommendations of the Planning Commission
to adopt Resolution 12-05-06-03 as amended. Blair Joselyn seconded the motion. Supervisor
Hinz stated a concern regarding the future maintenance of the septic system. Voting yes: Harnetty,
Madden, Seefeldt, Joselyn. Voting no: Hinz. Motion adopted.
SCOTT AND MARY ANN ANDERSEN — MINOR SUBDIVISION
Mr. Dale Heibesen, Hult Surveying, presented a request for Scott & Mary Ann Andersen for a
minor subdivision and variance to create three lots from the property located at 19580 St. Croix
Trail, including a variance to allow one lot to be 8.2 acres in size (where the ordinance requires
between 2.0 and 4.0 acres, or 20 acres or greater.) Township Planner Berry Farrington presented
her report and recommendations. Public Comments: Bob Reed, 16723 199"' St., said they had an
active boundaty dispute with the Andersens and opposes any decisions until the boundary line issue
is resolved as it involves his garage, well and deck. Town Attorney, Dave Hebert, said the
boundan, dispute is between the two parties and the filing of the subdivision could be dependent oil
the resolution of the dispute. Mr. Heibesen said there is enough property oil Parcel C to give tip
2110 of an acre to cover the disputed area. Mike White asked if an easement is needed along the
creek as well as the wetlands. Discussion included that a condition be added that dedicates all
drainage and wetland easements to New Scandia Township. It was also recommended to delete
condition #2 of the draftordinance stating that MnDOT be deeded 0.3 acres along St. Croix Trail.
The Planning Commission recommended to the Town Board that they adopt draft Resolution 12-
05-06-04 to approve the minor subdivision request of Scott & Mary Ann Andersen and Arthur
Anderson II to divide 32.3 acres into three parcels, Parcel A of 8.2 acres, Parcel B of 3.8 acres, and
Parcel C of 20.0 acres, and a variance to allow for Parcel A to be 8.2 acres with the conditions and
findings therein.
Nancy Madden made a motion to accept the recommendations of the Planning Commission
and adopt Resolution 12.05-06-04 as amended. Michael Harnetty seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
Nancy Madden made a motion to adjourn and the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Eklund
New Scandia Township Deputy Clerk
New Scandia Township
Minutes of Town Board Meeting
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
The New Scandia Town Board met as the Board of Canvass on the above date. The following
members were present: Chairman Dennis Seefeldt, Vice -Chairman Michael Hinz, Michael
Harnetty, Blair 7eselyn and Nancy Madden; Administrator Anne Hurlburt,.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Seefeldt at 7:00 p.m.
Nancy Madden moved, seconded by Blair Joselyn, to adopt resolution 12-13-06-01, Certifying the
Results of the December 12., 2006 Special Election. The motion was adopted unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m;
Respectfully submitted,
Anne Hurlburt
Clerk/ Administrator