12-21-93 tbDecember 21, 1993
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Board was called to order
by the Chairman, Charles Nordin. The following Board Members
were present: Chairman, Charles Nordin, Russell Jackson, Kevin
Nickelson, Paul Rasmussen and Duane Thompson.
Consent Agenda
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the following consent
agenda:
A. Clerk's minutes have been presented for 11/16/93
and 12/7/93.
B. Approval of Treasurer's report
Balance as of December 1, 1993 $383,658.88.
C. Approval For Payment of December expense.
D. Transfer of $2,520.00 from Road and Bridge Fund to
Lofton Court Fund.
E. Adjournment
Duane Thompson seconded the motion and adopted.
Parks and Recreation Board
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to appoint Tom Vogen to the Parks
and Recreation Board. Paul Rasmussen seconded and adopted.
Township Engineer (Tom Prew)
Tom Prew recommended a partial payment for Peterson Excavating
for drainage construction in the Bliss Addition.
Russell Jackson made a motion to pay the partial payment to
Peterson Excavating for the amount of $5,277.82. Duane Thompson
seconded and adopted.
1994 Road Improvements
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to adopt Resolution 12-21-93 to
authorize T.K.D.A. for Road Improvements for 1994 on the
following roads:
1) Mayberry Trail from CSAH 15 to Lofton Avenue
2) Lofton Avenue from Mayberry to TH 97
3) 202nd Street from CSAH 3 to Elwood Pheasant Hills
4) Orwell Avenue from Elwood Pheasants Hills to Old Marine
Trail
5) 197th Street from Orwell Avenue to cul-de-sac
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6)
Orwell Court from
Orwell Avenue to cul-du-sac
7)
Old Marine Trail
from Orwell Avenue to 1000'+/-south
of Oxborow Avenue
8)
Oldfield Avenue from 230th Street
to 240th Street
9)
236th Street from
Oldfield Avenue
to Novak Avenue
10)
237th Street from
Oldfield Avenue
to Novak Avenue
11)
Novak Avenue from
236th Street to
237th Street
Russell Jackson seconded the motion and adopted.
Elwood Pheasant Glen (Dan Lindgren)
Duane Thompson made a motion to reduce the letter of credit for
Dan Lindgren (Elwood Pheasant Glen) to $28,125.00. Kevin
Nickelson seconded and adopted.
Olinda Estates (John Peltier)
Duane Thompson made a motion for a reduction in the letter of
credit to $2,000.00 and the remaining money is to cover any
repair work which may be necessary in the spring for Olinda
Estates (John Peltier). Russell Jackson seconded and adopted.
Rice Creek Watershed
A plan amendment was discussed for Rice Creek Watershed that
includes a charge in the district which would be assessed to
property owners for a ditch maintenance. A hearing will be held
regarding this subject on January 24, 1994 and Kevin Nickelson
will attend on behalf of New Scandia Town Board.
TIF Monies
Duane Thompson stated he would meet with Housing and
Redevelopment Authority regarding TIF monies and the township
could receive approximately $125,000.00
Pull Tab License For Trail End
Mr. Charles Savage representating VFW of Lindstrom and Chisago
City area was requesting the license renewal for pull tabs at the
Trails End Restaurant.
Russell Jackson made a motion to renew the license for pull tabs
at the Trails End. Duane Thompson seconded and adopted.
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Bliss Addition (Zoning Ordinance
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to authorize David Hebert Township
Attorney to send letters to residents in violation in the Bliss
Addition by a formal compliant basis. Duane Thompson seconded
and adopted.
Ordinance For Cul-Du-Sacs
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to redraft an ordinance regarding
placement of mail boxes in.cul-du-sacs. Duane Thompson seconded
the motion. Russell Jackson, Duane Thompson, Paul Rasmussen and
Charles Nordin voted yes and Kevin Nickelson voted no. Motion
adopted.
Richard Heller Land Description
David Hebert reviewed the land description situtation which Mr.
Richard Heller incurred by the reconstruction of Oakhill Road and
Mr. Hebert felt there is no problem with the land description.
Landmark Surveying had re -set the two corners and it was the
board consensus it was not necessary to revise the land
description. This item was tabled.
Bill Bergaren (Junk Car)
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to direct David Hebert Township
Attorney to send a letter to Bill Berggren 11720 239th Street,
Scandia, MN 55073 regarding the removal of the junk cars on his
property. Paul Rasmussen seconded and adopted.
Procedure For New Employee Pay Increase
It was discussed that the township should have a procedure for
new employee pay increase with a pay range for each job and also
how it compares with pay equity. It was agreed to prepare a new
job description for the treasurer with the new duties of the
computer and the board shall hold a special meeting on January
11, 1994 to review job descriptions and salaries.
Mr. Hebert addressed the subject of compensation for employees
such as party after a certain number of years of service to the
township. Mr. Hebert felt this compensation was not feasible.
Park Land For Lots 7 and 8 In Scandia Addition
Duane Thompson made a motion to transfer Lot 8 and 9 in Scandia
Addition to the State of Minnesota and this property will go back
to Washington County and placed on sheriff auction. Paul
Rasmussen seconded and adopted.
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Energy Management Analysis From Norther States Power
Duane Thompson made a motion to install setback thermostats in
the Community Center and energy saving exist lights. Paul
Rasmussen seconded and adopted.
Russell Jackson made motion to replace incandescent lamps with
halogen lamps in the maintenance garage and to add an 8 inch
ceiling insulation in the maintenance garage. Kevin Nickelson
seconded the motion. The clerk would submit quotes for the
ceiling insulation at the January meeting.
Errors and Omissions
Russell Jackson made a motion to change the Errors and Omissions
Insurance coverage from the Association of Township to the League
of Minnesota Cities. Paul Rasmussen seconded and adopted.
The board directed the clerk to contact Ray Burris to head the
Watershed Organization for Goose Lake and contact area residents.
If Mr. Burris would not accept the clerk should contact other
residents on the Goose Lake who might be interested.
Meeting adjourned.
Dolores Peterson
New`Scandi Township Clerk