2-16-93 tbFebruary 16, 1993
The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman Russell
Jackson. The following board members were present Russell
Jackson, Kevin Nickelson, Paul Rasmussen and Charles Nordin.
Absent, Duane Thompson.
Rasmussen made a motion to accept clerk's minutes which have
been presentated for 1/19/93, 1/26/93 and 2/2/93. Nordin seconded
and adopted.
Nickelson made a motion to accept the treasurer's report for February,
Rasmussen seconded and adopted.
Fire Chief (Steve Spence)
Mr. Steve Spence reviewed the Fire Contracts for May Township and
Franconcia Township. The con,t,racts would be approximately the same
as last year.
Chief of Police (Mary Lou Simonson)
Ms. Simonson asked permission to be the security person at the
Annual Firemen's Ball, February 27th, 1993.
Nickelson made a motion that Ms. Simonson be the Security Officer
at the Fireman's Ball February 27, 1993. Rasmussen seconded and
adopted.
Ms. Simonson requested paid vacation and wanted this to be retroactive
for 1992. This will discussed at the March meeting when job descrip-
tions are reviewed.
Ms. Simonson stated due to personal reasons she requested the
first two weeks off in March. The board informed Ms. Simonson
this would be no problem.
David Hebert Attorney (Michael Marosok)
Mr. Hebert stated he had sent Mr. Marosok a letter regarding
some structual defects, but had not heard back from Mr. Marosok.
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Howard Lestrud Forest Lake Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Howard Lestrud representating the Forest Lake Chamber of
Commerce gave a presentation about the, Chamber and was requesting
the township to join the Chamber of Commerce for the amount
of $275.00 yearly dues. No decision was made on this matter.
Swenson Recycling
Mr. Bruce Swenson reviewed the Recycling Contract with the price
at $1775.00 for 1993. Nordin made a motion to accept the contract
with Swenson Recycling. Rasmussen seconded and adopted.
Land Preservation Committee
Due to only five citizens submitting their names for the Land
Preservation Committee all five were appointed to serve on
the Committee. The following will be on the Committee:
Curt Hadland, Cecily Spaulding, Dean Lindgren, Mike White,
Pam Jacobs and Tim Remus. Daniel Booren was appointed to serve
representating the Planning Commission.
Nordin made a motion to appoint Kevin Nickelson from the Town
Board to serve on the Land Preservation Committee. Rasmussen
seconded and adopted.
Appointment of Township Engineer
By paper ballot the board voted on a Township Engineer. Mr.
Thomas Prew was elected. Nordin made a motion to appoint
Mr. Thomas Prew from T.K.D.A. Township Engineer. Rasmussen
seconded and adopted.
Richard Heller Joint Powers Citation T.V.
Mr. Heller gave the yearly report as reprsentative of the Joint
Powers for Citation T.V. Mr. Heller reported that installation of
Cable T.V. in the Bone Lake area has been postponed due to not
meeting criteria of the number of homes per mile.
Ms. Sallv Briggs
Ms. Briggs was questioning a street in the Balfanz View Addition
that had not been developed. Ms. Briggs was informed if she
was to development the property the developer is responsible
for the road.
Water Management Plan
Mr. David Hebert reviewed the Water Management Plan. There was
much discussion regarding the Forest Protection Area and the
requirement of obtaining a permit for any construction within
1,000 feet of regional water from the appropriate water management
organization. It was agreed this item would be on the March
Town Board agenda.
Rasmussen made a motion to pay the bills for February, Nickelson
seconded and adopted.
Nordin made a motion to adjourn.
Dolores Peterson, New Scandia Township Clerk