3-15-05 tbMarch 15, 2005
Clerk Dolores Peterson administered the Oath of Office to elected Supervisors Michael Hinz and
Michael Harnetty.
Clerk Dolores Peterson called the March 15, 2005 Town Board Meeting to order. The following
Board Members were present: Michael Hinz, Michael Harnetty, Nancy Madden and Dennis
Seefeldt. Blair Joselyn was absent.
Clerk Dolores Peterson stated the first order of business was to elect Chairman and Vice
Chairman for the year of 2005. Dennis Seefeldt was elected Chairman and Michael Hinz was
elected Vice Chairman.
Dennis Seefedlt congratulated and welcomed Supervisor Michael Hinz and Supervisor Michael
Harnetty.
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the following consent agenda:
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Clerk's minutes have been presented for Town Board 02-15-05, 02-21-05, 03-01-05 and
02-01-05,03-01-05 Planning Commission
2. Treasurer's report
Balance January 31 2005 $2,142,846.71
Expenditures 504,632.95
Adjustments -6.05
Balance February 28, 2005 $1,696,616.47
Michael Harnetty seconded the motion with corrections on March 1, 2005 Planning
Commission Meeting. Motion adopted unanimously.
PARK AND RECREATION/MARTY MCKELVEY
Ms. McKelvey presented proposals for a Basketball Court. She proposed the location of
installation to be at the Tennis Court by the Community Center.
Michael Harnetty made a motion to install a Basketball Court at the location of the Tennis
Court and install the MVP Unit by Ray Finley in the amount of $2,200.00. Nancy Madden
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
TOWNSHIP ENGINEER/TOM PETERSON
Mr. Peterson reviewed the estimates for road maintenance by reclaim method. The streets are
showing signs of failed subgrades: Melanie, Meadowbrook, 238`h Street, 236"' Street, Novak,
237`h Street, Oland Avenue, Ozark Avenue, Ozark Court, Kirk, 230`" Streeet, North Frontage Rd
west of CSAH 3. It was agreed that the Road Committee review these streets and prioritize the
streets.
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Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the gas main line for Xcel Energy for Natures
Walk Plat. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
ROAD SUPERVISOR/MICHAEL HINZ
A letter was received from a resident regarding the use of the township grader when there was no
snow on the township roads. Mr. Jemelka was using the grader to wing the snow off the road into
the ditch area. Mr. Seefeldt stated it was his understanding that Mr. Jemelka does not have the
wing on his truck and therefore when he plows the township roads he makes other trip back with
the grader after plowing. The Town Board felt this procedure is time consuming and this would
not be necessary if the wing was on the truck.
Nancy Madden made a motion to instruct Mr. Jemelka that the wing should be installed on
the township truck so therefore it would not be necessary to go back and wing the roads
with the grader. Michael Harnetty seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
RECYCLING/CAMERON STRAND
Mr. Cameron Strand from SRC, Inc. was present to review the Recycling Program for New
Scandia Township. Mr. Cameron Strand stated that SRC, Inc. will be starting the dual sort for
Curbside Recycling and the company does the south side of the Township on Wednesday and the
north side of the Township on Friday. Mr. Cameron also stated that SRC,Inc. would run half
loads with the trucks when the weight restrictions are posted for the roads.
Ms. Betty Bergeson explained some of the promotion aspects for the program and grant
information. Ms. Bergerson reviewed the program for recycling at the Scandia School to
encourage the students to recycle.
Nancy Madden made a motion that New Scandia Township continues the contract with
SRC, Inc. for the Recycling Program. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
LICENSE TO USE TOWNSHIP PROPERTY FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE/JULY 23 2005
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the agreement with Washington County
Department of Health and Environment for the Household Hazardous Waste Event on July
23, 2005 to use the site of the Old Scandia Public Works Garage. Nancy Madden seconded
the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
A letter was received from Ron Lindquist, 3616 Krey Avenue, St. Paul, MN. 55127-7036
requesting the Township mow the lawn on Ash Street. It was the consensus of the Town Board
they would not mow the lawn, but will take care of the noxious weeds.
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FOREST LAKE YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU DONATION
Nancy Madden made a motion to increase the donation to the Forest Lake Youth Service
Bureau in the amount of $250.00, so therefore the donation for the year of 2005 would be
$5,250.00. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
AGREEMENT WITH T.K.D.A FOR PLANNING SERVICES
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the agreement with T.K.D.A. for planning services
for the year of 2005. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
MARINE-ON-ST-CROIX WATER MANAGEMENT
A letter was received from Myra Peterson, Chairman of the Washington County Board of
Commissioners stating the County encourages water management organizations to consolidate
boundaries with existing watershed districts. The Washington County Board of Commissioners
fully supports the Township's exploration of a merger and consolidation of services with
Carnelian Marine Watershed District.
2005 CONTRACT WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the contract for 2005 with Washington County
Conservation District. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES FOR THE YEAR OF 2005
The Town Board reviewed Committees for the year of 2005. The following changes were made:
Public Works Supervisor Michael Harnetty and Employment Policy Committee/Salary
Committee appoint Michael Harnetty to replace Blair Joselyn.
Nancy Madden made a motion to appoint Michael Harnetty to the Public Works Supervisor
and appoint Michael Harnetty to the Employment Policy Committee/Salary Committee.
Motion seconded by Michael Hinz and motion adopted unanimously.
TOWNSHIP LEGAL PAPER FOR THE YEAR OF 2005
The following quotes were submitted for the Legal Paper for New Scandia Township: Country
Messenger $5.50 per column inch and Forest Lake Times $7.95 per column inch.
Michael Harnetty made a motion to designate the Country Messenger as the Legal Paper
for the year of 2005. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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Nancy Madden made a motion to appoint John Morrison as the Weed Inspector for New
Scandia Township for the year of 2005. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
DEPOSITARY FOR THE YEAR OF 2005
Michael Hinz made a motion to designate Security State Bank, Mainstreet Bank and the 3M
Fund through the League of Minnesota Cities. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
BUILDING INSPECTOR SALARY
Mr. Seefeldt made reference to the questions regarding the Building Inspector's salary at the
Annual Town Meeting on March 8, 2005. He informed the Board Members that the Building
Inspector's contract is in effect until December 31, 2005 and Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Seefeldt will
review possible other alternatives or contracts.
RESOLUTION 03-15-05/SUPER MAJORITY COUNTY BOARD VOTE TO REMOVE
LOCAL ASSESSOR
Nancy Madden made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 03-15-05 Supporting Change in
State Statue to Require a Super Majority County Board Vote to Remove Local Assessor
with changes in the Resolution. The Resolution shall also be sent to Representative Ray
Vandeveer and Senator Michele Bachmann. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
SPRINGSTED INCORPORATED/FISCAL ANALYSIS
Mr. Harnetty on behalf of the Incorporation Committee submitted a draft for a Fiscal Impact
Analysis of the impacts incorporation of the Town into a City.
Nancy Madden made a motion to enter into a contract with Springsted Incorporated for a
Fiscal Impact Analysis for Phase 1 in the amount of $3,000.00. Michael Harnetty seconded
the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
SPEED LIMIT ON HIGHWAY 97 NOVAK AVENUE TO PARRISH ROAD NORTH
Mr. Seefeldt stated that many residents have expressed concerns regarding the excessive speed on
Highway 97 especially by the Scandia School.
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Nancy Madden made a motion to contact the Minnesota Department of Transportation and
suggest a speed limit of 50 miles an hour from Novak Avenue going east to Odell Avenue
and then begin a 40 mile an hour to Ozark Avenue and then begin a 50 mile an hour to
Parrish Road North. Going west 50 miles an hour from Parrish Road North to Ozark
Avenue then begin 40 miles an hour to Odell Avenue and then begin 50 mile an hour to
Novak Avenue. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
PROMOTION FOR RECYCLING AT SCANDIA SCHOOL/BUSING FEES FROM
FOREST LAKE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Michael Hinz made a motion that New Scandia Township incurs the cost of busing 7'h, gm
and 91h graders from Forest Lake Junior High School to Scandia School for the promotion
of the Recycling Program. Nancy Madden seonded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
P.A. SYSTEM AND AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT
The Township Staff was instructed to acquire quotes for a P.A. System and an Audio Visual
Equipment for the Town Chambers.
HIGHWAY 97 TASK FORCE/PETER SCHWARZ
Dennis Seefeldt made a motion stating that Peter Schwarz has done an outstanding job as
New Scandia Township representative on Highway 97 Task Force Committee and Mr.
Schwarz should receive a thank you from the Township. Michael Hinz seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
Nancy Madden made a motion to adjourn.
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