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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. New Scandia Town Board December 20, 2005 Page 2 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. New Scandia Town Board 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. New Scandia Town Board December 20, 2005 Page 4 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. 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