8-18-92 tbTown Board Meeting of August 18, 1992
Thompson made a motion to accept Clerk's minutes for 7/21/92
and 8/4/92. Rasmussen seconded and adopted.
Thompson made a motion to accept Treasurer's report. Nickelson
seconded and adopted.
Fire Chief
Rasmussen made a motion to increase monthly salary of the Fire
Chief to $'125.00 effective with the month of August. Nordin
seconded and adopted.
Lien Release for Rockin R Ridge
Rasmussen made a motion to sign the lien release on Lots 8,9 and
10, Block 1 for road construction. Thompson seconded and adopted.
Elim Lutheran Church Parking Lot
Doug Thomas reviewed the progress on the parking lot for Elim
Lutheran church. Mr. Thomas presentated two options for the
Wetland Replacement Plan. Rasmussen made a motion to accept
the following option (2).
Elim Lutheran Church agrees to mitigate the .22 acre wetland
loss at a 1.1 ratio, in accordance with the Wetland Conservation
Act Interim Guidelines, prior to July 1, 1993 or at at a 2:1
ratio, in accordance with the permanent rules of the Wetland
Conservation Act, after July 1, 1993. It is further agreed
that replacement will occur before July 1 1994 and that said
replacement will occur within Washington County or the Lower
St. Croix Watershed.
Nickelson seconded and adopted.
Mark Bulen Minor Subdivision
Nordin made a motion to waiver the requirements of the Subdivision
Ordinance providing for public hearing and other formal requirements
for Mark Bulen NW4 of the NW4 of Section 1, Township 32, Range
20 West. Approve the Minor Subdivision on condition that the
parcel is not a buildable site. Thompson seconded and adopted.
Gunnar Balstad Land Requirement for Multiple Dwellin
Mr. David Hebert reviewed the Zoning Ordinance Section 602.01.
This provides that the lot per dwelling unit in an R-1 Zone
is 2z acres per dwelling unit. Therefore, five or more acres
is required for Mr. Balstad's proposed development.
Bill Plowman Historical Train
Mr. Plowman expressed his concern regarding the safety on crossings
205th Street, Quinnell Avenue and 199th Street and if the board
could require specific requirements of the Wisconsin Central
LTD for safety devices. Thompson made a motion to send a letter
to the Minnesota Museum Department of Transportation informing
the department for the need of brushing and adequate signage
on the crossings located in the township. Rasmussen seconded
and adopted.
Roger Thomasen Crop Damage
Mr. Thomasen voiced his concern of crop damage incurred on his
property when Oren Road was reconstructed in 1991. It was agreed
by Peterson Excavating and Roger Thomasen that Mr. Peterson
would reimburse Mr. Thomasen $112.50 for crop damage.
Erich Bogel (Firearems In Residential Property)
Mr. Bogel pres ntated a petition to prohibit the discharge of
firearms in R-1 Zoning. This matter would be reviewed and a
ordinance would have to be prepared and a public hearing would
have to be held pertaining to this issue.
Harold Kuber (Residents of Lofton Court)
Harold Kuber presentated surveys and information regarding
easements on Lofton Court. The residents would like to have
some road construction pertaining to widening, drainage and
surface on Lofton Court.
Road Proiect 1992
Thompson made a motion for partial payment to W.B. Miller Contracting
in the amount of $28,373.27 upon recommendation of the Township
Engineer Mark Kasma. Rasmussen seconded and adopted.
Northern States Utilities
Nordin made a motion to grant permission to Northern states
Power for electric and gas in Hawkinson Business Park. Thompson
seconded and adopted.
Road Work On 182nd Street and Biq Lake School Site
Nickelson made a motion to contract with Peterson Excavating for
the removal of foundation and filling on Big Lake School site
for the amount of approximately $425.00 and a written proposal
from Peterson Excavating for road work 182nd Street not to
exceed $3,200.00. Thompson seconded and adopted.
Survey Stakes On Oakhill Road
Thompson made a motion to replace the survey stakes that are
missing on Oakhill Road due to road construction. Rasmussen
seconded and adopted.
Assessment Procedures For Road Proiects
Mr. Nickelson reviewed a different assessment forumla for future
projects and a proposal for assessments for farmers on non
collector roads. This would be discussed at a later date.
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Granular Material Removal From Russell Jackson ProDert
Mr. Kasma informed the board that 812 yards of granular material
was removed from Russell Jackson's property for the 1992 road
project. Nickel -son made a motion to reimburse Mr. Jackson
at $1.00 a yard rate in the amount of $812_.00.
196th Street
Mark Kasma and Peterson Excavating would view the road work
for 196th Street and receive a quote for such.
Review Of Subdivision Ordinance
Mr. Hebert reviewed the Ordinance for Subdivisions and stated
Section 801.01 (9) and 802.01 provides for the sudbivider to
be furnished and installed by the subdivider at the sole expense
of the subdivider.
Mr. Hebert presentated Ordinance Number 41 which provides for an
Escrow Fund for a Minor Subdivision in the amount of $200.00
for engineer and attorney fees. Thompson made a motion to accept
the ordinance. Rasmussen seconded and adopted.
Election Judge
Thompson made a motion to appoint Dalene Waskey election judge
for the primary and general election. Rasmussen seconded
and adopted.
Resignation of Terese Koenig Smith
Thompson made a motion to accept the resignation of Terese
Koenig Smith from the Planning Commission. Nickelson seconded
and adopted.
Beer License For Taco Days
Rasmussen made a motion for approve the beer license for September
19, 1992 Taco Days. Nickelson seconded and adopted.
Rasmussen made a motion to pay the bills for August, 1992
Nickelson seconded and adopted.
Thompson made a motion to adjourn. Rasmussen seconded and adopted.
Dolores Peterson
New Scandi Township Clerk