4-18-89 tbApril 18, 1989
The regular monthly meeting of New Scandia Township was called
to order by Chairman Russell Jackson. Members present: Jackson,
Hawkinson, Nordin and Pratt. Absent, Ostlund.
Pratt made a motion to accept minutes as corrected. Hawkinson
seconded and adopted.
Nordin made a motion to accept Frank Langers recommendation's for
the Board of Review for 1989, except for the change of Arnold
Forsell from residental to agriculture. Hawkinson seconded and
adopted.
The Clerk read the notice for the Gravel Bids for year of 1989.
Two bids were received, Peterson Excavating and Dressel Contracting.
Hawkinson made a motion to award bid to Peterson Excavating for
gravel season of 1989. Nordin seconded and adopted.
Hawkinson made a motion to contract with Midwest Animal Control
for a three month trial basis. To work six hours a week for
the 1st four weeks and report back at the May Town Board meeting
and begin work as of May 1, 1989. Pratt seconded and adopted.
Steve Onell representating Forest Lake Youth Service Bureau gave
a presentation on the bureau. Nordin made a motion to sign the
Service Agreement for Forest Lake Youth Service Bureau. Pratt
seconded and adopted.
Janet Boesel was requesting funds for the Girls Softball. Hawkinson
made a motion to donate $300.00 to Scandia Girls Softball. Pratt
seconded and adopted.
The Clerk opened the bid for purchase of the trailers from
New Scandia Township which have been used for recycling. The bid
from Swenson Recycling was $2,0000.00 and Scandia Recycling $4,400.00.
Hawkinson made a motion to accept bid from Scandia Recycling.
Pratt seconded and adopted.
April 18, 1989
Dumpsite
Clyde Saari expressed concerns about the dumpsite on Highway 95.
He stated that no dumping be enforced immediately. To test the
dumpsite for contamination and allocated funds for a reclamation
plan. Mr. Saari wanted to go on record that an Implementation
Plan be presentate;d for the dumpsite. Mr. Saari was informed
the Town Board will meet the Department of Health at the site
on april 27, 1989 at 9:30 a.m.
Charles Wallraff Proposed Subdivision
Hawkinson made a motin to permit the proposed subdivision for Charles
Wallraff and waiver the usual subdivision provision. Parcel 3 to
be combined in one description. Parcel 1 shall be approximately
50 acres. Parcel 2 approximate 7 acres. Parcel 3 approximate
21 acres. Nordin seconded and adopted.
Piano for Communitv Center
Marilyn Rasmussen presentated a proposal for purchase of a piano
for the Center. Beverly Pratt read a letter from Mrs. Hoffman
regarding another piano for the Center. Pratt made a motion
Mrs. Rasmussen investigate both pianos and report back at the
Planning Commission meeting. Hawkinson seconded and adopted.
Dust Control Lofton to Countv 15
Residents from Lofton to County 15 requested gravel and dust
control due to traffic from the landing. Pratt made a motion
to regravel and dust control Lofton to County 15 and ask that
all residents sign for dust control. Nordin seconded and adopted.
Resoulti-on for Big Marine Park
Colleen Nora spoke on behalf of the opposing residents for the
Regional Park (Big Marine Park). Mrs. Nora requested a resoultion
from the Town Board opposing the park. Mr. John Borchart expressed
his concerns about the opposition and asked the board to research
the matter and receive more facts. Board member Pratt expressed
her concern that the board does not have enough information to
oppose the park. Nordin made a motion to pass a resoultion to
oppose the Regional Park on Big Marine. Hawkinson seconded the
motion. Nordin yes, Hawkinson yes, Jackson yes and Pratt opposed.
Motion adopted.
177th St.and 180th St. to Countv 15
George Smith May Town Board reviewed the problems on 177th St.
and 180th St. to County 15. Mr. Smith state May Town Board
would cooperate with New Scandia on the road problems.
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Residents of Oldfield Road
Bruce Swenson representating residents on Oldfield were concerned
about the high cost for the Road Improvement Project on Oldfield.
The residents expressed their concern about alignment of Oldfield
Parking Lot and 209th St. Blacktoppin
Pratt made a motion to instruct the Township Engineer Chuck
Wetzler towrite up specifications for the Community Center
Parking Lot and 209th St. between County 3 and Oakhill Road for
blacktopping. Nordin seconded and adopted.
Bituminous Surfacing
Pratt made a motion to hold a Public Hearing on a date the board
would chose to consider the following improvements for 1989.
Improvement NO.89-1
238th St. from Lofton Ave. to Melaine Trail. Melaine Trail
from 238th St. to Meadowbrook Ave. Meadowbrook Ave. from
Melaine Trail to 228th St. from Meadowbrook to Lofton Ave.
Improvement No.89-2
Meadowbrook Ave. from 228th St. to Oakhill Road. Oakhill Road
from Meadowbrook Ave. to Scandia Trail T.H.97
Improvement No. 89-3
Olinda Lane from Olinda Trail to Olinda Trail.
Improvement No. 89-4
218th St. from Lofton Ave. to 218th Court.
rom 218th St. to north end.
218th Court
Engineer shall review the parcels propsed for assessments with the
Town Board prior to preparation of proposed assessments at public
hearing.
The following listed petitions will not be considered for 1989.
180th St. from Manning Trail to west township line.
182nd St. south of Big Marine Lake.
Both streets shall be considered in conjunction with May Township
and must be a joint project.
230th from Manning Trail to west township line.
Kirk Ave. from 230th St. to south end.
A petition dated 2-14-89 was submitted with sixteen signatures
opposed to this improvement.
Lofton Court from Lofton Ave. to east end.
Additional right-of-way must be dedicated and the road regraded
prior to considering bituminous surfacing.
Oldfield Ave. from Oakhill Road to north end.
A considerable amount of regrading and drainage work is necessary
prior to considering bituminous surfacing.
236th St. from Oldfield Ave. to Novak Ave.
Novak Ave. from 236th St. 237th St.
237th St. from Novak Ave. to Oldfield Ave.
Oren Road from Olinda Trail to 230th St and Oldfield Ave.
Oldfield Ave. from Oren Road to 240th St.
Low traffic counts and opposition from farmers and large land owners.
Mayberry Trail from 195th St. to Maxwill Ave.
Low traffic count, opposition from abutting owners. Regraveling
is scheduled for 1989.
Lofton Ave. from Scandia Trail (T.H. 97) to Mayberry Trail.
Mayberry Trail from Lofton Ave. to Maxwill Ave.
Maxwill Ave. from Mayberry Trail to Lakamaga Trail
Lakamaga Trail from Maxwill to Newgate Ave.& 195th St.
195th St. from Newgate Ave. to Olinda Trail
Lakamaga Trail from Maxwill Ave. to west end.
The Town Board will order preparation of plans and specifications
for regrading and drainage improvements on the south half of Maxwill
Ave. for 1989. Bituminous surfacing of this project could then
be considered at a future time.
Hawkinson seconded. Hawkinson stated the Town Board have received
petitions and that a hearing should be held for all roads petitioned.
Nordin no, Hawkinson no, Jackson no, Pratt yes. Motion defeated.
The Board will meet April 24, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. to dicuss the
Feasibility Report on Bituminous Surfacing and set a date for a
public hearing.
Amended Resoultion for Street Improvements
Pratt made a motion to adopt the Amended Resoultion for Proceediings
for Street Improvements. Nordin seconded and adopted.
Recycling Grant Distribution
Hawkinson made a motion to sign the Memorandum Agreement for Drop
Off Center Recycling Grant Distribution. Pratt seconded and
adopted.
Proposed Zoning Ordiance
Pratt made a motion to hold a Public Hearing at June Planning
Commission for the Proposed Zoning Ordiance Amendment Section
604. Nordin seconded and adopted.
Well Testing For Fire Hall and Center
Hawkinson made a motion to engage Minnesota Valley Testing
Laboratories, Inc. to test wells for Community Center and Fire
Hall. Pratt seconded and adopted.
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On Site Sewage for Chauncey Peterson
Hawkinson made a motion to allow Chauncey Peterson to purchase
land from New Scandia Township for on-site sewage treatment
system in the Sandgren Addition for the amount of $655.12.
Pratt seconded and adopted.
Alan Bakke
Pratt made a motion to stamp deeds for Alan Bakke Lot 1, Lot 2,
Block 1, Kirkhill Estates and Lot 2 Blk. 1 Kirkhill Estates.
Nordin seconded and adopted.
Development Agreement for Reichstadts
Pratt made a motion to accept the Development Agreement for
Gerald and Barbara Reichstadt. Attaching outlots as such to
lots as listed. Hawkinson seconded and adopted.
Pratt made a motion to pay bills for April. Hawkinson seconded
and adopted.
Reconsider Gravel Bid
Hawkinson made a motion to reconsider the Gravel Bid. Pratt
seconded and adopted.
Pratt made a motion to award the bid to Dressel after further
consideration as Mr. Dressel was the low bidder. Hawkinson
seconded and adopted.
Pratt made a motion to adjourn. Hawkinson seconded and adopted.
D lores, terson New Scandia Township Clerk
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