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December 19, 1989
The regular monthly meeting for New Scandia Township was called
to order by Chairman, Russell Jackson. Present were Hawkinson,
Ostlund, Pratt and Jackson. Absent was: Nordin.
Hawkinson made a motion to accept the minutes from 11/21/89, 12/5/89
and 12/12/89. Ostlund seconded and adopted.
Bids were opened for the Fire/Rescue Truck the following bids were
received: Tom Conway $38,925.00, Simons Fire Equipment $38,674.00,
Becker Fire Equipment $50,775.00, Marco Inc. $52,038.00, Sutphan
Corporation $72,324.78, Central Staes Fire App. Inc. $45,040.00
and Custom Fire Aparatus $38,495.00. Ostlund made a motion to
award the Fire/Rescue Truck to Custom Fire of Osceola, Wisconsin
for the amount of $38,495.00 with the following additions. Spotlight
for $60.00 and a Water Level Gauge for $225.00. Custom Fire was
the lowest responsible bidder. Hawkinson seconded and adopted.
Mutual Aid Agreement for Fire Department
Hawkinson made a motion to sign and adopt the Mutual Aid Agreement
for the Fire Department throughout Washington County. Pratt
seconded and adopted.
Doe Ordinance
Hawkinson made a motion to table the Dog Ordinance until next month.
Mr. Hebert will make the necessary changes and send copies to
each board member before the January board meeting. Ostlund seconded
and adopted.
Midwest Animal Control Contract
Pratt made a motion to sign the Animal Control contact with Midwest
Animal Control effective January 1, 1990 to December 31, 1990 and
send a letter stating the hours for the next three months should
be 2 to 3 hours per week. Hawkinson seconded and adopted.
Ordinance No. 29 to Control Soil Erosion
David Hebert discussed Ordinance No. 29 Prohibiting Excessive Soil
Loss and Adopting Procedures to Control Soil Erosion. Ostlund
made a motion to table Ordinance No. 29 until January town board
meeting and Mr. Hebert will make corrections discussed. Pratt
seconded and adopted.
Pull Tabs for Trail End
Ostlund made a motion to renew the sale of pull tabs for Trails
End sponsored by the Chisago Lakes V.F.W. Pratt seconded and adopted.
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December 19, 1989
Easement on LaMar Ave
Ostlund made a motion to instruct the attorney David Hebert to contact
Mr. and Mrs. Roe regarding the proposed easement agreement on La Mar
Ave. Pratt seconded and adopted.
Turn Around on 182nd St.
Ostlund made a motion to engage Landmark Surverying to acquire legal
description for a permanent road easement for a turn around at the
end of 182nd St. (Greta Krause property). Hawkinson seconded and
adopted.
Construction of Turn Around on 223rd St.
Ostlund made a motion that Mr. Hebert attorney contact Landmark
Surverying to acquire land descriptions for the turn around needed
for 223rd St. construction. Hawkinson seconded and adopted.
Gravel Pits
Mr. Tom Obst stated the board must be aware of the moratorium
on the issuance of a Conditional Use Permits for mining operations
for a period of six months. Mr. Obst was concerned about the
bonding for pits and what the intentions would be for each pit.
Mr. Obst was informed that would depend on the status of each pit.
The Township Engineer will present a report on this matter before
the Public Hearings on gravel pits.
Communication Svstem
Roger Johnson from Johnson Communication presentated a proposal
for radios for the trucks, grader and a base for office and Mr.
Jackson residence. Mr. Johnson informed the board the township
must apply for a FCC License. Pratt made a motion to sign the
proposal with Johnson Communication for the amount of $3,854.00.
Ostlund seconded and adopted.
228th St. Speed Zone
Hawkinson made a motion to adopt the resoultion for a speed zone
on 228th St. and mail this to the Minnesota Department of Transporation.
Pratt seconded and adopted.
Tiller Corporation Gift
Pratt made a motion to accept the check for $500.00 from the Tiller
Coporation and to be deposited in the Park Fund and the clerk
shall send a letter expressing the township's thanks. Ostlund seconded
and adopted.
Hawkinson Business Park
Hawkinson made a motion to sign the Plat of Hawkinson Business
Park. Pratt seconded and adopted.
Amendment to the Land and Water Conservation Fund Project (Bone Lake)
Ostlund made a motion to sign the amendment to the Land and Water
Conservation Fund Project Agreement between Washington County and
the Deaprtment of Trade and Economic Development. Pratt seconded
and adopted.
Land Purchase from Gronquist
The board discussed the possible purchase of land from Nels Gronquist
which adjoins Scandia Housing. It was agreed to have this land
appraised by Jerry Olson with the Search Company.
Hawkinson made a motion to pay bills for December. Pratt seconded
and adopted.
Pratt made a motion to adjourn. Ostlund seconded and adopted.
Dolores Peterson
New Scandia Township Clerk
The following corrections were made on January 16, 1990
Hawkinson made a motion to award bid for Fire and Rescue Truck to
Custom Fire of Osceola, Wisconsin. Pratt seconded and adopted.
Military Tanker
Pratt made a motion to accept the bid of $250.00 from John Biza for
the military tanker. Ostlund seconded and adopted.
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