9-19-89 tbSeptember 19, 1989
New Scandia Township reconvened the March 14, 1989 Annual Meeting,
September 19, 1989. Bruce Swenson was elected as moderator. The
following levy was presentated: General Fund $110,500.00, Road
Bridge $250,000.00, Fire Fund $60,000.00, Community Center Fund
$10,000.00, Police Fund $15,000.00, Building Fund $31,500.00,
Blacktop Fund Bonds $25,000.00, Watershed $1600.00, Road Grader
Indebtne,ss $16,400.00. Total levy $520,000.00. Jill Stimson
asked the question if there was enough levied for road and bridge?
Tom Obst made a motion to increase road and bridge $25,000.00
motion seconded. Obst made the following amendment to specify
the $25,000.00 for road upgrading. The total levy for 1990,
$545,000.00. Motion seconded and adopted.
Marlin McCurdy made a motion to adjourn the annual meeting seconded
and adopted.
Regular Town Board Meeting September 19, 1989
The regular Town Board Meeting was called to order by Chairman
Russell Jackson. Present were: Jackson, Pratt, Nordin, Hawkinson
and Ostlund.
Nordin made a motion to approve minutes for September 11, 1989 with
corrections. Pratt seconded and adopted.
Hawkinson made a motion to accept the treasurers report with balance
on hand $217,514.28. Ostlund seconded and adopted.
Sandy Mattson
Sandy Mattson, 15679 220th St. Scandia, Mn. was present. Mrs.
Mattson stated that Chief of Police Mary Lou Simonson came into
the yard and shoot her dog. Her concern was that the dog did
not die and it laid and suffered. They took the dog to the vet
and the dog survived. There had been compliants on the dog and
a neighbor girl had been frightened by the dog. Mrs. Mattson
wanted to keep her dog as she was given a warning from Midwest
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Animal Control. Mrs. Mattson felt Mrs. Simonson should be
apprehended for being cruel to animals. The Town Board
could not give Mrs. Mattson an answer as they would have to
discuss this matter with Mrs. Simonson.
Bid Opening for Town Truck
The opening of bids for a town truck was reviewed by the clerk.
Only one bid was presentated as Ichten Chev was unable to supply
a truck. Ostlund made a motion to accept bid from Boyer Ford
a 1990 Ford Truck Chasis for the amount of #33,943.00 including
the trade in. Hawkinson seconded and adopted.
Bid Opening for Police Car
The clerk opened a bid for the 1983 Police Car. One bid was
submitted for $451.00 from Rolland Cady. Nordin made a motion
to accept the bid. Pratt seconded and adopted.
Barton Sand and Gravel
A letter from Barton Sand and Gravel was read into the minutes
regarding disposal of non -hazardous pond sludges. This was to
comply with the condition of their mining permit.
Fire Department
Fire Chief Steve Spence stated the Fire Department had the test
for the KSO rating. The results will take 4 to 6 months. The
rates will only affect residents within a 5 mile radius from
the fire station. Mr. Spence presentated the specs for a grass/
rescue truck for the department. The board accepted the bids and
will review them and make a decision at the next board meeting.
Pledged Securities
Mr. Hebert informed the treasurer to check into the pledged
securities at Security State Bank.
Road Vacate of 192nd St.
A petetion for road vacate was presentated for the vacation of
that part of 192nd St. North. Hawkinson made a motion to adopt
the resoultion for street vacation of 192nd St. Ostlund seconded
and adopted. A hearing will be on October 17, 1989 for the street
vacation.
Bracht Pit
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Obst were in attendance and requested information
about the viewing of Brachts Pit on September 13, 1989. The Bracht
Pit was mining to close to the Engstrom property. Mr. Bracht
stated he would contact Mr. Engstrom about this matter. Mrs.
Obst requested that copies of new mining ordinance be mailed
to all pit operators. It was noted and the following should be
on record. The pits are hauling after 7:00 p.m. and that all
compliants shall be noted at the hearing in February.
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Water Fountain and Gas Conversion
Nordin made a motion to accept bid from LaMere Plumbing for gas
conversion and drinking fountain for the Community Center. Pratt
seconded and adopted.
Gas Conversion for Maintenance Garage
Nordin made a motion to have LaMere Plumbing and Heating submit
a bid for gas conversion -for the maintenance garage. Ostlund
seconded and adopted.
Pratt made a motion to pay the bills for September. Ostlund
seconded and adopted.
Ostlund made a motion to adjourn. Nordin seconded and adopted.
Do ores- erson
New Scandia Township Clerk