7-5-05 tbJuly 5, 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 Harnetty, Blair Joselyn and Nancy Madden.
Mr. Streitz expressed concerns regarding the parking problems by the Goose Lake Landing. He
stated it is out of control with the number of vehicles parking on Oldfield Road. The parking on
the landing only can accommodate two or three vehicles. Mr. Bruce Swenson also stated a
problem with all of the parking on Oldfield Road. Mr. Swenson stated the street could be
extended to the west to accommodate on street parking and Mr. Streitz stated the possibility of
clearing trees to the north to accommodate more parking at the landing. The Town Board
recommended a meeting consisting of the following persons to review the problems and to
provide a solution on the parking problems. Michael Harnetty, Michael Hinz, Township
Engineer, Tom Peterson, Division of Waterways with the Department of Natural Resources
and two members of the Goose Lake Homeowners Association.
Mr. Streitz also submitted an application for the placement of buoys for swimming in front of his
property. The reason for the request was the problems the family is incurring when the
grandchildren are swimming in the area with boats and fishermen. The application was not
approved and it was agreed that the buoys should be left in the water.
DAN BOOREN/CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the Certificate of Compliance for Dan Booren,
11522 Mayberry Trail, Marine, MN 55047 to move a agriculture building on his property to
a different location. All setbacks must be met and for storage of agriculture and personal
property only. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR OLAND AVENUE
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve plans and specifications for the reconstruction of
Oland Avenue and advertise for bids. Michael Harnetty seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
DRAFT RESOLUTION FOR THE MAY TOWNSHIP, STILLWATER TOWNSHIP,
NEW SCANDIA TOWNSHIP AND CITY OF MARINE REGARDING WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION
The merger of the Carnelian Marine Watershed and Marine -On -St -Croix Management
Organization was discussed and it was agreed this issue is addressed at the July 191h Town
Board. Mr. John Bower from Carnelian Marine Watershed and Mr. James Shaver from
the Marine -0n -St -Croix Management will be asked to attend the July 19"' meeting.
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Michael Harnetty made a motion to approve the purchase of 3 (three) phones for
approximately $120.00 per month rate and this shall be a trial basis for a minimum of one
year. Blair Joselyn, yes, Michael Harnetty, yes, Nancy Madden, yes, Dennis Seefeldt, yes
and Michael Hinz, opposed motion adopted.
BLADE FOR THE TOWNSHIP TRUCK THAT BRIAN JEMELKA USES
Nancy Madden made a motion to purchase a belly blade for the Township truck that Brian
Jemelka uses from J -Craft at the approximate cost of $6,000.00 installed. Michael Hinz
seconded the motion and motion adopted uanimously.
Dennis Seefeldt informed the Supervisors that he had meet with Mr. John Olsen and Mr. Donald
Sandgren regarding on site septic systems. Mr. Seefeldt stated he had informed the two residents
that it could be possible it would cost more to connect to the Uptown System then the installation
on site. Both parties stated they wanted to know the approximate cost to connect to the Uptown
System.
Nancy Madden made a motion to direct Tom Peterson, Township Engineer to prepare
preliminary specs to connect to the Uptown Septic System. Michael Hinz seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
LETTER FROM MNDOT REFERENCE TO STORM WATERFALL CREEK
Michael Hinz made a motion to send a letter of support to MNDOT for a support a 2005
Federal Transportation Funding application for Transportation Enhancement Funds -
Construction of a Detention Pond and Infiltration Pond as a Storm Water Treatment
Systems for Runoff Entering Falls Creek on MN 95. Nancy Madden seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
Nancy Madden made a motion to adjourn and meeting adjourned.
Dolores Peterson
New Scandia T wnship Clerk