2-15-05 tbFebruary 15, 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, Blair Joselyn, Michael Harnetty and Nancy Madden,
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the following consent agenda:
1. Clerk's minutes have been presented for 01-18-05 Town Board, 01-26-05 Special
Meeting and 02-01-05 Town Board.
2. Treasurer's Report
Balance December 31, 2004 $2,165,700.08
Receipts 72,175.45
Expenditures 95,034.87
ACH Deposit 6.05
Balance January 31, 2005 $2,142,846.71
3. Approval of February Vouchers
Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
FIRE CHIEF/ASSISTANT PETER NORA
Peter Nora reminded persons in attendance about the upcoming Firemen's Ball on February 26th
at the New Scandia Community Center. Mr. Nora also invited the Town Board to attend the
Annual Meeting of the Fire/Rescue Department on February 28th at 7:30 p.m.
PARK AND RECREATION/BLAIR JOSELYN
Mr. Joselyn submitted a Parks Draft, Trail Draft and Recreational Facilities Draft for the
Comprehensive Parks, Trail, Open Space and Recreation Facilities Plan. Mr. Joselyn reported
that approximately 32 persons attended Comprehensive Park Plan Open House.
Nancy Madden reported on the meeting with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Trails and Waterways regarding the Gateway Trail and William O'Brien State Park in planning of
the Sanctuary Plat. The Trails and Waterway Division stated they are not sure this plat is the
right location for the Gateway Trail and it appears the Arden Johnson property is a more
favorable location. Ms. Madden stated the acquiring of an easement on the South East corner of
the property and the plat consisting of six home sites instead of a Cluster Development is the best
plan for the property.
TOWNSHIP ENGINEER/TOM PETERSON
Mr. Peterson reported the need for striping approximately 28,000 feet of Township Roads with
the Washington County Contract.
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Michael Hinz made a motion to strip Township Roads with the Washington County
Contract and Tom Peterson Township Engineer and Michael Hinz Road Supervisor shall
determine the roads. Michael Harnetty-seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Blair Joselyn made a motion to approve the buried electric cable for Xcel Energy on 21450
Pomroy Avenue North. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
DAVID HEBERT TOWNSHIP ATTORNEY/HAVEN CHEMICAL
David Hebert reviewed the letter from Haven Chemical Health Systems, LLC. Mr. Hebert and
the Town Board Members stated they do not acknowledge all the statements stated in the letter.
Mr. Hebert was instructed to send a letter to Haven Chemical Health Systems, LLC. addressing
the issues written in the January 27, 2005 letter from Haven Chemical Health Systems, LLC.
YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU/CONTRACT
Blair Joselyn made a motion to approve the Youth Service Bureau Contract for the year of
2004 with payment of $5,000.00. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
MARINE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION
A letter was received from Jim Shaver, President of Marine Watershed Management
Organization with reference to the Second Generation Watershed Management Plan. The
proposed CIP Budget was attached for the year 2006 and New Scandia Township portion was
$17,303.00.
U. S. CABLE COMMISSION/MICHAEL WHITE
Michael White reported that some funds have been acquired by U.S. Cable and after disputing
where the finds should be distributed the Commission questioned if they should be distributed to
the City of Forest Lake and New Scandia Township.
Nancy Madden made a motion not to distribute the excess funds for the U. S. Cable
Commission to New Scandia Township and the City of Forest Lake. Michael Harnetty
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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Michael Hinz made a motion that the Township shall send a Newsletter to the residents
semi-annual with reports from various committees. Nancy Madden seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
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NORTHLAND SECURITIES CROSS OVER REFUNDING/MONTE EASTVOLD
Monte Eastvold from Northland Securities was present and reviewed the possibility of
"Crossover Refunding" for the 2000 New Scandia Fire Rescue/Public Works Building. It appears
the net saving after fees involved in the crossover refunding would be approximately $24,569.00.
This issue was tabled until March 1, 2005 meeting.
PATRICK KELLEY/TAX FORFEITED LAND
Mr. Kelley sent a letter stating he would like to purchase the following tax forfeited land: Lots 7,
8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, Block 3 of Bliss Plat First Division. Mr. Kelley stated he is proposing to
build a deck on his existing home and if he purchased the land he would not have any setback
issues.
Nancy Madden made a motion to send a letter to Washington County stating the Township
is in favor of a private sale if the adjoining property owners are notified of the sale. Michael
Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Nancy Madden made a motion to adjourn.
Dolores Peterson
New Scandia ownship Clerk