01-17-89 tbJanuary 17-, 1989
The regular monthly meeting of New Scandia Township was
called to order by Chairman Russell Jackson. Present were:
Charles Nordin, Kenneth Ostlund, Howard Hawkinson and Beverly
Pratt.
Ostlund made a motion to accept minutes for December 20, 1989
and January 3, 1989 with changes for January 3, 1989. Planning
Commission minutes. Nordin seconded and adopted.
The Clerk presentat.ed the letters from Barton Sand and Gravel
and the Minnesota Pollution Control. Janice Nicelson questioned
why resampling and results were not completed for Barton Sand
and Gravel. The Board informed Mrs. Nickelson the question
is answered in the letter from MPCA January 6, 1989. The Township
also received a report from Braun Environmental Laboratories.
Mrs.Nickelson also informed the Board that the Sandok and Kendrick
well's have not been sampled by MPCA. The Clerk would contact
the MPCA about this matter.
Marlin McCurdy introduced Steve Spence the new Fire Chief for
New Scandia. The welcomed Mr. Spence and thanked Mr. McCurdy
for his 8 years of service.
David Hebert reported the Proposed Mining Ordiance with the
corrections has been completed. Ostlund questioned why does
the Township require mailing letters for the renewal of Gravel
Mining Permits to property owners within a z mile when there
is no rquirement of this procedure on other renewals. This
re-quirement is in the Mining Ordiance and would have to be
deleted. This will be discussed when the new Mining Ordiance
is addressed.
Grader Purchase
Hawkinson made a motion to purchase a John Deere Grader 770BH
from Lake Lake State Equipment Co. Five year warranty for
$3000.00 for a total purchase price of $82,000.00. For the
following reasons:
1. Warranty
A. Dresser is 5 years $14.000.00
B. John Deere is 5 years $3,000.00
2. Time of Delivery
A. Dresser is 220 + days
B. John Deere is 120 days
Difference of 100 -days
The difference between the warranty and delivery time is a
total of $21,500.00. The cost of maintenance and upkeep on
the present machine will be substantial during the 14 week
difference in delivery based on the history of the machine,
if the Township would have to rent a grader during this period.
January 17., 1989
There is a difference in bid price between Dresser and John
Deere of $21,281.00. Subtracting the warranty and delivery
the difference would be $219.00.
3a. Warranty for Dresser altough $14,000.00 is not bonded
but warranty for John Deere at $3,000.00 is bonded.
3b. The amount of the warranty for Dresser indicates a
likelihood of substantial repairs and down time.
4. Turning Radius
Dresser 24 feet
John Deere 22feet 4 inches
With all the turn arounds th.e Township has we believe the John
Deere with the shorter turning radius is a big advantage.
5. Horse Power
Dresser has a 166 H.P. net
John Deere has 155 H.P. but has 185 H.P. in gears 4-8.
For snowplowing this is a big advantage.
6. Gallion was bought out by Dresser. We have no assurance
the workmanship will stay the same because there aren't
enough Dresser machines in the area.
7. In talking with several contractors who have John Deere
construction implements,and an independent equipment
dealer they say the service of parts and repair work is
very good. They also inform me the resale value on a used
John Deere is much greater than the resale value of a
Dresser at this time.
Nordin seconded the motion and adopted.
The Feasibility Report for the proposed 1989 Street Improvement
Bituminous Surfacing was accepted. The Town Board shall meet
January 26, 1989 to discuss and review the report.
The Kuno Acres Roadway was addressed. Cost figure, the need
for public services and the number of residents opposing the
extension of Larkspur Ave. Hawkinson made a motion to table
this matter to the January 26, 1989 meeting. Pratt seconded
and adopted.
Richard Tetzlaff reviewed the possiblity of the Scandia/ Marine
Lions to engage in a project for the town property located on
Hwy 97 and Oakhill. The Board was favorable on this matter.
Dean Lindgren reported on the Marine -On -St -Croix Water
Management Organization.
Hawkinson made a motion to rent the John Deere tractor
to Washington County Soil and Water Conservation for spring
planting tree program. Pratt seconded and adopted.
Bills ordered paid.
Nordin made a motion to adjourn, Hawkinson seconded and
adopted.
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New Scandi Towshi
np Clerk