8-16-05 tbAugust 16, 2005
New Scandia Town Board 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.
John Lindell, 11240 218'11 Street expressed his concerns regarding Incorporation. He stated the
citizens did not have the opportunity to be heard on the issue, to lose the oversight of Washington
County with Development, no threat of annexation and the need for a public hearing as the
citizens will be affected by the Incorporation.
Blair Joselyn made a motion to approve the following consent agenda with the corrections
of the July 16, 2005 regarding the Incorporation Committee Meeting.
1. Clerk's minutes have been presented for 07-19-05,08-02-05 'Town Board and 08-02-05
Planning Commission.
2. Balance June 20, 2005 $1,561,767.37
Receipts 952,279.21
Expenditures 218,691.84
Balance July 31, 2005 $2,295,354.74
Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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Deputy Chris Howard stated two homes at been burglarized this past week in the New Scandia
Township and told the public to be sure to lock your doors when you leave the premises.
It was agreed the cost for the construction of the Parking Lot at Goose Lake Landing be divided
between the Park and Recreation Fund and Road and Bridge Fund.
Mr. Seefeldt reported a meeting was held to discuss the addition to the Uptown Septic System.
The following persons were in attendance: Tom Peterson, Dennis Seefeldt, Michael Hinz, Larry
Christenson/C & B Excavating, Pete Genzel and Cindy Weckwerth from Washington County
Department of Health and Land Management. It was agreed that the system must be pumped
periodically due to the heavy usage and to acquire a cost estimate to install a new line from Olsen
and Sandgren's residence to the Community Center.
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Michael Hinz made a motion to authorize Tom Peterson to prepare a feasibility report for
the addition to the Uptown Septic System. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
PETITION FOR BITUMINOUS SURFACING OF 240TH STREET
Blair Joselyn made a motion to accept the petition from residents on 2401h Street to be
included in the 2007 Road Project and refer the petition to the Road Committee. Nancy
Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
XCEL ENERGY
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the overhead line on existing poles for Xcel
Energy on 209'h Street. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
TOWNSHIP ATTORNEY/DAVID HEBERT
Mr. Hebert presented the two Ordinance Violation Letters. One letter is a general letter and the
other pertained to animal unit violations.
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the Ordinance Violation Letters as presented by
David Hebert and set the date of September 9"' from 9:00 a.m. to noon if residents request
to meet with a Town Board Committee to discuss the violation matter. Blair Joselyn
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Dennis Seefeldt and Michael Harnetty will represent the Town Board at the September 9, 2005
meeting with residents.
PAUL GIFFORD/REQUESTING CHANGE IN DEVELOPMENT CODE/SECTION 9.12
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Mr. Paul Gifford was requesting a change in the Development Code regarding building exterior
for accessory buildings on less then 5 acres. Due to problems with the acceptable language to
change the ordinance the questions came up does the Township want to allow pole buildings on
less then 5 acres. Dennis Seefeldt, Michael Hametty, James Malmquist and Peter Schwarz would
meet to consider acceptable language for the proposed change in the Development Code.
NATURES WALK PLAT/CONSTRUCTION OF TRAIL
The Town Board directed the staff to send a letter to the Developer Mitch Ammerman of
Natures Walk and inform him that the trail must be constructed with accordance to the
plan and the trees planted on the side in accordance with the plan.
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Blair Joselyn presented the following scenario for the Incorporation Issue: Tuesday, September
13, 2005 Incorporation Committee holds 2nd Public Information Meeting. Tuesday, September
20, 2005 Township Board holds a Public Hearing and votes whether or not to file for
Incorporation. If the vote is negative the matter is closed. If the vote is positive it would be
tentative decision pending further consultation with Springsted, Inc. on details of their 2"d phase
fiscal analysis of incorporation. Springsted begins work on the 2nd phase of their fiscal analysis
which would involve working with the planner. Meeting with Springsted Inc. and Town Board to
review the 2"d phase fiscal analysis. Town Board makes a final decision and files for
Incorporation.
The Town Board accepted the proposal from Blair Joselyn regarding the Incorporation of New
Scandia Township to become a City.
Nancy Madden made a motion to adjourn and meeting adjourned.
Dolores Peterson
New Scandi ownship Clerk