3-20-90 tbMarch 20, 1990
The oath of office for Howard Hawkinson, Supervisor and Dolores
Peterson, Clerk was given by Edith Hadlich.
The regular monthly meeting for New Scandia Township was called
to order by Clerk Dolores Peterson. A Chairman and Vice Chariman
was elected for the year of 1990 by paper ballot. Mr. Russell
Jackson was elected Chairman and Mr. Howard Hawkinson was elected
Vice Chairman.
Nordin made a motion to accept minutes for 2/20/90, 3/6/90 and
3/7/90 as corrected. Ostlund seconded and adopted.
Ostlund made a motion to accept treasurers report. Pratt
seconded and adopted.
Pratt made a motion to accept the clerks and treasurers books
as presentated at the Board of Audit Meeting, March 7, 1990.
Hawkinson seconded and adopted.
Fire Chief
Steve Spence Fire Chief was unable to attend, but requested
the clerk inform the board the problems with the curfew
siren. Ostlund made a motion to take no action of repair
for 9:30 p.m. siren. The board will if there is enough
compliants to justify the cost of the repair. Pratt seconded
and adopted.
Chief of Police
Dave Hardges was present stating he was interested in the position
of an assistant police officer.. No decision has been made for
a second police officer at this time.
Rockin R Ridge Cul -Du -Sac
Mr. Al Brown 22259 Olinda Trail, Scandia, Mn was in attendance
to discuss the proposed cul -du -sac and the easement from the
Brown's to the township. Mr. Brown requested $1750.00 for the
easement. Ostlund made a motion to authorize the attorney
to have the land appraised. Pratt seconded and adopted.
Recycling
Nordin made a motion to sign the Drop -Off Center Agreement for
Recycling with Washington County. Hawkinson seconded and
adopted.
I Hawkinson made a motion to sign the Curbside Agreement for Recycling
!I with Washington County. Ostlund seconded and adopted.
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Recycling
Pratt made a motion to sign the Recycling Agreement for Curbside
and Drop -Off Center with Swenson Recycling. Nordin seconded
and adopted.
Hawkinson made a motion to authorize Bruce Swenson to purchase
500 baskets for curbside recycling. Pratt seconded and adopted.
Bonding for Gravel Pits
Mary Jo Obst expressed her concern that Mr. Bracht has not
posted a bond for the Bracht Pit. Mr. Bracht informed the
board the bonding company has a problem with the wording in
the Mining Ordinance No. 28. Pratt made a motion the bond
required for gravel pit owners be for resoration of the pit.
Hawkinson seconded and adopted.
Hawkinson made a motion the Mining Permit for Bracht and
Dresel continue to be in effect for 30 days or until they
present the bond April 17, 1990. Ostlund seconded and adopted.
Mr. Bracht presentated information stating the disturbed area
of 30 acres for the pit should be 24 acres. This acreage
was checked by Sundee Engineering. Mr. Ostlund will discuss
this with Mr. Wetzler Township Engineer.
Mr. Dresel expressed his concern that all pits should be
required to bond as some were exempted of bonding. The
gravel hearings have been held for 1990 and this should be
discussed at the hearings and issue was addressed at the
gravel hearings.
Forest Lake Youth Service Bureau
Shannon Jabes gave a report on behalf of the Forest Lake
Youth Service Bureau. In 1989 the bureau gave service
to 300 youths and families in the Scandia area. Hawkinson
made a motion to continue support to the Forest Lake Youth
Service Bureau for the amount of $3,800.00. Pratt seconded and
adopted.
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Mr. Richard Heller a member of the Forest Lake Cable TV Advisory
Board recommended approval of the franchise transfer from
Citation Cable System to FBN Cabelvision of MN.
Pratt made motion to sign the resoultion of transfer of
ownership from Citation Cable Systems to FBN Cabelvision of
Mn. Hawkinson seconded and adopted.
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Survevin.iz of 182nd Street
Robert Langer expressed his concern about the surveying of access
on 182nd Street. The board informed Mr. Langer there had been
compliants of parking within the public right away. The land
has been surveyed and posted.
Lakes Area Recreation
Nordin made a motion to donate $200.00 to Lakes Area Recreation
for the year of 1990. Ostlund seconded and adopted.
Architectural Review Committee
Pratt made a motion to appoint the following to the Architectural
Review Committee: Nancy Peterson, Nancy Madden, Bill Isc'h and
Dan Sandager. Hawkinson seconded and adopted.
Nels Gronquist Land Purchase
The board agreed to purchase the Gronquist land for $60,000.00
and pay Mr. Gronquist $30,000.00 first payment and the reminder
through Secuirty State Bank. Edith Hadlich will check at the
Security State bank for the amount of interest borrowing for a
contract for deed.
Seminar for Planning Commission
Ostlund made a motion to inform Nancy Madden, Blair Joselyn
and Terese Koenig Smith the board is offering the course for
Planning and Zoning for Community Land Use Management. The
travel and lodging shall be paid by the Township. The board
will send up to 3 members of the Planning Commission. Hawkinson
seconded and adopted.
Comprehensive Plan
The board set April 10, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. to review the
Comprehensive Plan.
Parks and Recreation Committee
Pratt made a motion to appoint the following to the Parks and
Recreation Board. Arnold Forsell, Michael Jay, Colleen Nora,
Erich Bogel and James Anderson. Ostlund seconded and adopted.
The clerk was informed to contact the committee members to meet
with Howard Hawkinson and Beverly Pratt at 7:00 p.m. April 3, 1990
before the Planning Commission Meeting.
Chief of Police
Ostlund made a motion to appoint Mary Lou Simonson, Chief of
Police. Pratt seconded and adopted.
Legal Paper
Pratt made a motion to designate the Country Messenger the
legal paper for the year of 1990. Hawkinson seconded and
adopted.
Planning Commission Secretary Appointment
Pratt made a motion to appoint Edith Hadlich secretary to
the Planning Commission. Reasons: Mrs. Hadlich works in the
office and all the records should be on file in the office.
Ostlund seconded and adopted.
Tractor Rental
Hawkinson made a motion to rent the tractor to Washington County
Soil and Water Conservation for the same rate as last year.
Nordin seconded and adopted.
Carnelian Marine Watershed District Appointment
Nordin made a motion to reappointment Robert Jensen to Carnelian
Marine Watershed District. Hawkinson seconded and adopted.
Review of Charges, Salaries, etc.
Hawkinson made a motion on the following grader and truck work
on private roadways in the township. Grader $30.00 min, $35.00
half hour, $50.00 3/4 hour and $65.00 one hour. Truck $25.00
min, $30.00 half hour, $35.00 3/4 hour, $45.00 one hour. This
is the same as last year. Nordin seconded and adopted.
Pratt made a motion to increase the salary of the clerk, treasurer
and maintenance man 4%. Ostlund seconded. Pratt yes, Ostlund
yes, Hawkinson no, Nordin abstain. Motion defeated.
Nordin made a motion to increase clerk salary to $10.00 an hour,
treasurer $8.25 an hour and the maintenance man the same amount
as last year $9.00. Hawkinson seconded and adopted.
Nordin made a motion the hourly rate for labor be $6.50.
Hawkinson seconded and adopted.
Hawkinson made a motion if a supervisor is called out a minimum
of two hours shall be charged. Pratt seconded and adopted.
Pratt made a motion to increase Mary Lou Simonson, Chief of
Police $11.50. Hawkinson seconded and adopted.
Ostlund made a motion to increase the supervisors meeting rate
to $50.00, chairman $55.00. Reason: To match our neighoring
communi-ties. To increase the Planning Commission $30.00
a meeting and the chairman $35.00. Hawkinson seconded and adopted.
Ostlund made a motion to increase David Hebert Attorney hourly
rate to $75.00 per hour and $75.00 per meeting. Pratt seconded
and adopted.
Lawn Mower Purchase
Hawkinson made a motion to purchase a Bolens Lawn Mower from
Erickson's Garage for the amount $6,035.25. Nordin seconded
and adopted.
Pratt made a motion to pay the bills for March. Hawkinson
seconded and adopted.
Pratt made a motion to adjourn. Hawkinson seconded and
adopted.
Do ores.—P terson
New Scandia Township Clerk
Additions to Minutes for March 20, 1990
Hawkinson made a motion to appoint Frank Langer Weed Inspector.
Nordin seconded and adopted.
D ores ter son
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