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February 21, 1989
The regular monthly meeting of New Scandia Township was called
to .order by Chairman Russell Jackson. Present were: Hawkinson,
Nordin, Pratt and Ostlund.
Ostlund made a motion to accept minutes as corrected. Hawkinson
seconded and adopted.
Howard Hawkinson stated due to the problems of two drainfields
that have drained into the Hawkinson Business Plat the well at
the Fire Department should be tested. Ostlund made a motion to
give the authority to Howard Hawkinson to proceed with well
testing of the Fire Department and the Community/Senior Center
well. Pratt seconded and adopted.
Mary Lou Simonson Chief of Police was unable to attend, but
had expressed her concerns about alcohol consumption at
Echo Baken. Pratt made a motion the Clerk be directed to send
John Fraley of Echo Baken a letter stating no consumption of
alcohol and to install signs no alcohol on the premises when
the public are using the facilities. Ostlund seconded and adopted.
Ostlund made a motion to schedule a Special Meeting to review
the proposed Mining Ordiance for March 13, 1989 at 7:30 p.m.
Hawkinson seconded and adopted.
Hawkinson made a motionto stamp deed for Delbert and Margo Kendrick
to William and Ellen St. Sauver. SW4 of SE -4, Section 10, Twsp. 32,
Range 20. Nordin seconded. and adopted.
Nordin made a motion to stamp deed for Wallace and Donna Larson
to Franklin Roth and Marcella Roth. NE4 of NW4 of Section 17,
Township 32, Range 20 West. Ostlund seconded and adopted.
Pratt made a motion to sign the Big Marine Lake Community Waste-
water Treatment System Operation and Maintenance Agreement and to
change the wording on page 3, section III, item 2. Should read
as follows: There shall be a determination by a independent
arbitrator. Ostlund seconded and adopted.
Manuel Ruiz requested crushed rock on 180th St. due to dust.
Ostlund made motion to delegate Jackson and Hawkinson to meet
with May Township Board regarding the dust control from 180th. St.
to County 15. Pratt seconded and adopted.
Mr. Charles Savage representating V.F.W. request the approval for
charitable pull tabs at the Trails End. Ostlund made a motion to
sign the license application for sale of pull tabs at Trails End
by Chisago Lakes V.F.S. Post 7267. Hawkinson seconded and adopted.
Pratt made a motion to postpone the Public Hearing for the
Road Improvement Project March 27, 1989 indifinetly to a date
the Board will set when this matter has been investigated further
Ostlund seconded and adopted.
Pratt made a motion to adopt the Resoultion for proceedings for
Street Improvements. Ostlund seconded and adopted.
Pratt made a motion to hold a Public Hearing at the Planning
Commission in April to consider amending the zoning ordiance
for street pavement in new subdivisions. Hawkinson seconded and
adopted.
Hawkinson made a motion to collect $500.00 in escrow for new
plats to cover engineering fees and maintain $500.00 in escrow
account. Pratt seconded and adopted.
Ostlund made a motion to purchase a Fire Proof File. Nordin
seconded and adopted.
Pratt made a motin to purchase a coat rack for the Center from S&T.
Hawkinson seconded and adopted.
Nordin made a motion to install a 3 way stop at Layton and 189th St.
Ostlund and adopted.
Hawkinson made a motion to request Bob Bieraugel from Washington
County Planning Department to attend the March Town Board meeting
to review property acquisition for sewer construction for Hawkinson
property and Bone Lake Property. Pratt seconded and adopted.
Hawkinson made a motion to sign the Off Sale Malt Liquor for
Hanson's General Store. Nordin seconded and adopted.
The following Election Judges were appointed: Howard Hawkinson,
Russell Jackson, Gwen McCurdy, Kathy Carlisle.
The Hawkinson Business Plat was discussed as the Peterson's had
to appear before the Board of Adjustment and Appeals for variance
on road right of way width from 80 ft. to 50 ft. and variance
of roadway from 44ft. to 32 ft. The Township would be present
and provide reasons why these variances should be approved.
Ostlund made a motion to accept the petition for opposing blacktop
on 230th St. Hawkinson seconded and adopted.
Ostlund made a motion to place the following on the ballot for
March 14, 1989. Option "B": Providing for the appointment of
the Clerk and Treasurer by the Town Board, be adopted for the
government of the Town. Pratt seconded and adopted.
Bills ordered paid.
Hawkinson made a motion to adjourn. Pratt seconded and adopted.
Dolores Peterson Township Clerk