9-20-05 tbSeptember 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 Harnetty, Blair Joselyn and Nancy Madden.
A Public Hearing for the Incorporation of New Scandia Township was held at 7:00 p.m. The
minutes of this meeting are on a separate document and are also filed under the Incorporation file.
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the following consent agenda with corrections on
the September 6, 2005 meeting.
1. Clerk's minutes have been presented for 08-16-05 and 09-06-05 Town Board and 09-06-
05 Planning Commission.
2. Balance July 31, 2005 $2,295,354.74
Receipts 30,892.07
Expenditures 77,959.90
Void check 65.45
Balance August 30, 2005 $2,248,221.46
3. Payment of vouchers
ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF -JAMES FINNEGAN
Mr. Finnegan reported that the Washington County Sheriffs Department has gone back to the old
radio system and now there are no problems with the Fire/Rescue Department receiving the
pagers.
POLICE DEPARTMENT -DEPUTE' CHRIS HOWARD
Deputy Howard stressed to the Town Board and residents in attendance the importance of locking
their homes and accessory structures, because of the burglars in the community.
The issue of a dog barking constantly by the Robert Janu residence was addressed. Deputy
Howard stated he had issued tickets and David Hebert stated that the person in violation of the
Dog Ordinance would have to appear in court and this should take care of the problem.
TOWNSHIP ENGINEER -TOM PETERSON
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the payment to Scandia Trucking for the culvert
repair on Old Marine Trail and 2401h Street. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve payment of $13,632.50 to Scandia Trucking for
culvert repair on Oakhill Way. Michael Harnetty seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
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Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the payment of $6,764.50 for a partial payment to
Scandia Trucking for Goose Lake Landing Improvement. BlairJoselynseconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Michael Harnetty made a motion to approve the pay request number one in the amount of
$83,574.85 to Dresel Contracting for the reconstruction of Oland Avenue. Michael Hinz
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the change order in the amount of $3235.00 for the
installation of a culvert under Oland Avenue at Oakhill Road. Nancy Madden seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Tom Peterson presented the Feasibility Study for Olson-Sandgren Uptwon Sewer the total
estimate cost was $177,800.00. It was agreed to meet with Pete Genzel, Cindy Weckwerth of
Washington County Department of Health, Tom Peterson, Dennis Seefeldt and Michael Hinz to
review the report.
STREET DESIGN NEWLY CREATED DEVELOPMENT RURAL VERSUS URBAN
Many citizens have made reference to the requirements of New Scandia Township Development
specifying the street designs in newly created Developments. The need for shouldering with the
rural street design and no shouldering with urban street design. It was agreed not to change the
Development Code and allow both designs.
LETTER REGARDING CONCRETE APRONS AT FIRETUBLIC WORKS BUILDING
Tom Peterson presented a letter from Jerome Mulvihill of Bonestro Engineering Firm regarding
the concrete aprons at the Fire Station and Public Works Building it stated the aprons should be
restored at a estimated cost of $30,000.00. It was agreed this problem would be monitored, patch
the blacktop areas and slope the drainage away from the building.
PARK AND RECREATION-BLAIR JOSELYN
Mr. Joselyn reported the completion of the Comprehensive Plan for the Park and Recreation has
been delayed and will not be completed until approximately the middle of October.
Deb Campobasso presented the report on the 2005 Summer Recreation Program. The total
expense for the program was $9,042.11 and the total revenue was $10,416.86. The program was
well attended and the significant change for the program was the all day for Tuesday and
Thursday. The Groovy Girls Club and Archery Lessons may not be offered for 2006. A Flag
Football for third graders will be offered on Saturday mornings this fall.
The Taco Daze Dodge Ball Tournament was well attended and the Taco Daze Bike Ride included
83 bikers.
A discussion was held regarding a plan for Youth and Senior Citizens throughout the year and
Mr. Joselyn stated the Park and Recreation Program would submit this proposal.
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WILLEM REBECCA BASTIAENS-CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the Certificate of Compliance for Willem and
Rebecca Bastiaens14071 Scandia Trail, Scandia, MN 55073. This permit is subject to
conditions that have been discussed and direct David Hebert to prepare the Certificate of
Compliance with findings and conditions. Michael Harnetty seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
WALTER ANDERSON -ADVERTISING SIGN
Mr. Anderson stated that he had a number of signs advertising an Open House for the sale of one
of his homes that is located off of County 4 in May Township. Mr. Anderson was informed of
the Development Code in Section 9.11 stating real estate signs can only be placed at the site
where the property is for sale. The office staff was directed to have all signs removed on
roadways within the township.
AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 09 -06 -05 -01 -STREET VACATION IN PLAT OF
REVISION OF VASA
Michael Hinz made a motion to accept Resolution No.9-20-05-01 Amending Resolution
No.9-06-05-01 for vacation of part of Market Street and part of Second Street in the Plat of
The Revision of Vasa. Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
SPRINGSTED INCORPORATED
Blair Joselyn made a motion to approve the contract with Springstad Incorporated for the
Fiscal Impact Analysis for Phase 1 and Phase 2 in the amount of $10,000.00. Nancy
Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
It was agreed that a meeting be scheduled with Jessie Hart, Springstad Incorporated, Richard
Thompson, Township Planner, Blair Josleyn and Michael Hametty to review information for
Phase 2.
Nancy Madden made a motion to adjourn and meeting adjourned.
Dolores Peterson
New Scandi ownship Clerk