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11-21-89 tbNovember 21, 1989 The regular monthly meeting for New Scandia Township was called to order by Chairman Russell Jackson. Present were: Pratt, Nordin, Hawkinson, Ostlund and Jackson. Hawkinson made a motion to to accept ruinutes for 10/3/89, 10/17/89 and 11/7/89 with correction for 10/3/89. Ostlund seconded and adopted. Fire Chief Steve Spence Steve Spence presentated a proposal for mutual aid throughout the Washington County. This proposal would be reviewed at the December 19, 1989 town board meeting. Ostlund made a motion to advertise for bids for the fire/rescue truck and bid opening shall be December 19, 1989. Hawkinson seconded and adopted. Naturallv Good Resort "Ginny Wolper" Mrs. Wolner requested to speak regarding the Conditional Use Permit to operate Naturally Good Resort. She stated she could appreciate to orderly zoning, but a small business cannot afford the Hawkinson Business Park. Four resorts are located in the County and have restaurant facilities. Mrs. Wolner has purchased 6.3 acres across from the Trails End and she would then own 12.5 acres and she also may be able to pruchase 5 acres to the north. Bonita Hendrickson surrounging property owner was opposing the facilities. Pratt made a motion to accept the Planning Commission recommendation to deny the Conditional Use Permit for applicant Naturally Good Resort and owner Richard Eisenreich 21420 St. Croix trail, Scandia, Mn. Nw4 of SW -4 of Section 18, Township 32, Range 19 and adopt the findings prepared by David Hebert. Ostlund seconded and adopted. Dog Ordinance Hawkinson made a motion to table the dog ordinance until the December 19th, 1989 town board meeting. Pratt se-conded and adopted. Gravel Pits Hawkinson made a motion to instruct the Township Engineer to view the gravel pits and report in letter form the recommendation for each pit and the estimate of bonding for each pit. Ostlund seconded and adopted. Township Dump Site Mr. Hawkinson reported he had meet with the Soil and Water Conservation regarding the diversion of water draining into the old dumping area. The cost estimate of the project is $10,000.00 which is federally funded and the township share is 25%. Bone Lake Park Pratt made a motion to adopt the Local Government Resoultion to accept ownership and sponsorship for 24.0 acres of Bonny (Bone) Lake Park. Hawkinson seconded and adopted. Dan Kaufer Planning Commission Hawkinson made a motion to accept the letter of resignation from Dan Kaufer. Ostlund seconded and adopted. Proposed Addition to Community/Senior Center (Bruce Swenson) Bruce Swenson presentated plans for an addition to the Community/ Senior Center proposed by the Lions. The County informed Mr. Swenson the need for the installation of a water meter for septic useage. Nordin made a motion to install a water meter for usage at the Center. Hawkinson seconded and adopted. Resoultion For Fees From Washington County for Hearings Pratt made a motion to pass a resoultion that citizens applying for a hearing are subject to pay all fees from Washington County that are required. Nordin seconded and adopted. Metro Systems Statement The board discussed the 1988 Metro Systems Statement. Hawkinson made a motion to respond to the Metro Council regarding transport- ation and wastewater management. Pratt seconded and adopted. E0" Speed Zone for 228th St. The clerk presentated a petition from residents and adjacent property owners to reduce the speed limit to 30 miles an hour on 228th St. Pratt made a motion to instruct the clerk to contact the State of Minnesota about this matter. Nordin seconded and adopted. Stop Sian on Oakhill Road and Meadowbrook Ave. Pratt made a motion to install a stop sign on Oakhill and Meadowbrook and stop ahead sign. Hawkinson seconded and adopted. Building Bonds Hawkinson made a motion to call for redemption of bonds for the Community/Senior Center and re -issue new bonds for 7%. David Hebert will consult the bond counsel about this matter. Pratt seconded and adopted. Board Table Pratt made a motion of engage Handcrafted Interiors of 22289 Olinda Trail to construct a board table -for the,amount of $4335.00 consturcted, stained and varnished. Ostlund seconded and adopted. Ostlund made a motion to pay the bills for November 1989. Hawkinson seconded and adopted. Hawkinson made a motion to adjourn the town board meeting. Ostlund seconded and adopted. D lores Peterson New Scandia Township Clerk 7