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12-20-05 tbDecember 20, 2005
New Scandia Town Board meeting was called to order by Chairman Dennis Seefeldt. The
following Board Members were in attendance: Chairman Dennis Seefeldt, Vice Chairman
Michael Hinz, Michael Hametty, Blair Joselyn and Nancy Madden.
CONSENT AGENDA
Blair Joselyn made a motion to approve the following consent agenda.
1. Clerk's minutes have been presented for 11-15-05,11-22-05, 11-28-05 and 12-06-05 Town
Board and 12-0605 Planning Commission
2. Balance October 31. 2005 $1,575,134.59
Receipts 33,371.55
Expenditures 105,358.81
Returned check -15.00
Duplicate void +894.00
Balance November 30, 2005 $1,504,026.33
3. Payment of vouchers
Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
FIRE CHIEF -STEVE SPENCE
Mr. Spence reported that the New Scandia Fire and Rescue have applied to the Minnesota
Department of Resources for a Firewise Dry Hydrant Grant, which is a 50% matching fund.
Mr. Spence reported that the 800 NHZ Radios with Washington County Sheriffs Department
should be completed in 2007. The cost estimate for the radios and maintenance is approximately
$60,000.00.
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the National Instant Management System.
Michael Harnetty seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Blair Joselyn made a motion to approve the On -Sale Liquor License for the Firefighter Ball
on February 25, 2006. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the 2006 rate schedule with Bonestro Rosene and
Anderlik and Associates. Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the payment of $22,021.00 to Scandia Trucking for
the construction of Hay Lake Parking Lot. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
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December 20, 2005
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Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the final payment to Scandia Trucking in the
amount of $2,175.00. Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
ROAD SUPERVISOR -MICHAEL HINZ
Mr. Hinz stated that the wing is not on the Mr. Jemelka's truck and the cost to install the wing is
$2500.00. It was stated the replacement for that truck is in 2009 and it is more costly to wing the
roads with the grader.
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the installation of the wing on Mr. Jemelka's
truck at J -Craft in the amount of $2500.00. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Mr. Hinz reported that Bill Poidinger had informed him that he incurred problems with snow
removal in the Plat of Wyldewood Acres. There was a lot of debris left on the sidewalks, areas
uncompleted and left with a lot of dirt on the walks. Mr. Hinz had informed him not to continue
to remove the snow in the Plat of Wyldewood Acres.
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve Resolution Number 12-20-05-01 Approving Lawful
Gambling Premises Permit at Prospects Restaurant at 21050 Ozark Avenue, Scandia, MN
55073. Michael Harnetty seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
LYNN MORATZKA/IKEVIN NICKELSON-DALA HAST PUBLIC ART PROJECT
Lynn Moratzka presented the Dala Hast (Horse) Public Art Project -2006 for the Gammelgarden
Museum. The purpose is to attract visitors to Scandia and to Gammelgarden using a part of the
Swedish culture in a fun/public way. Secondary -To raise funds for the Scandia Elementary
Enrichment Fund, Lion's Club Scholarship Fund, and Gammelgarden Museum.
Ms. Moratzka and Mr. Nickelson questioned if this would violate the Sign Ordinance and if there
would be a need for a sign permit. The committee was proposing a total of six of these Dala Hast
(Horses), placed at predetermined locations near the roads or landmarks leading into the
Township.
It was agreed this would not violate the Sign Ordinance and no sign permit would be required, but
the Dala Hast (Horse), could not be placed in road -of -way. Ms. Nancy Madden was appointed as
liaison to the Town Board for the project.
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December 20, 2005
Page 3
The Town Board was informed that the Township Staff and Washington County Auditors Office
have searched old minute books and it appears the Township never voted for the sale of Sunday
Liquor. The County has been processing them as if the Township has voted on this issue, but the
County wants the Town Board to be aware of this. The County questioned if we should put this
on the ballot for the March Annual Election. It was agreed members of the Town Board would
meet with our Representative and Senator to discuss a special bill in the Legislature.
INCORPORATION OF NEW SCANDIA TOWNSHIP
Blair Joselyn made a motion to approve Resolution Number 12-20-05-01 for New Scandia
Town Board Petitioning The Minnesota Department of Administration For The
Incorporation of New Scandia Township prepared by Township Attorney with the
alteration of page 4 that the name of the City be changed to City of New Scandia. Blair
Joselyn seconded the motion. Blair Joselyn withdraw the part of the motion with the
alteration of page 4 that the name of the City be changed to City of New Scandia.
Nancy Madden made a motion that the name of the City shall be City of Scandia. Michael
Hinz seconded the motion. Nancy Madden and Michael Hinz yes. Blair Joselyn, Michael
Harnetty and Dennis Seefeldt, no. Motion failed.
Blair Joselyn made a motion that the name of the City shall be City of New Scandia.
Michael Harnetty seconded the motion. Blair Joselyn, Michael Harnetty and Dennis
Seefeldt, yes. Michael Hinz and Nancy voted no. Motion adopted so; the name of the City
shall be City of Scandia.
Lam- O-�.
Blair Joselyn made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 12-20-05-01 as amended. Nancy
Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
VACANCY OF THE POSITION OF CLERK AND BUILDING OFFICIAL
Nancy Madden made a motion that Michael Hinz and Michael Harnetty contact, Mary
Hulleman, Brenda Ecklund regarding the position of Township Clerk in the interim before
the township becomes a city.
Michael Hinz made a motion to appoint James Schneider Building Official in the interim
and Mr. Hinz and Mr. Joselyn negotiate the salary for Mr. Schneider. Blair Joselyn
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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December 20, 2005
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2005 PAY RATES FOR TOWNSHIP EMPLOYEES
Blair Joselyn made a motion to accept the 2005 Pay Rates for Township Employees. The
rates are on page 5 of the minutes. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
2006 RATE SCHEDULE FOR TKDA/PLANNER
Michael Harnetty made a motion to approve the 2006 rate schedule with TKA/Planner.
Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Nancy Madden made a motion to adjourn.
Dolores Peterson
New Scandia To ship Clerk
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