4-20-93 tbApril 20, 1`993
The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman,
Charles Nordin. The following board members were present:
Charles Nordin, Duane Thompson, Russell Jackson, Kevin Nickelson
and Paul Rasmussen.
Thompson made a moition to approve the clerk's minutes minutes for 3/16/93,
3/23/93 and 4/6/93. Rasmussen seconded and adopted.
Rasmussen made a motion to approve the treasurer's report.
Nickelson seconded and adopted.
Mary Lou Simonson Chief of Police
The letter of resignation was read by the Township Clerk,. Thompson
made a motion to accept the resignation of Mary Lou Simonson, Chief
of Police. Nickelson seconded and adopted. Thompson made a motion
to send Mary Lou Simonson a letter expressing our thanks for the
years of service to Ms. Simonson. Jackson seconded and adopted:
Thompson made a motion the members of the Town Board, Clerk,
Treasurer and Attorney pay the expenses of Ms. Simonson's party.
Rasmussen seconded and adopted.
Parks and Recreation Committee
Shirley Sova reported Barb Bergum a graduate of University would
work on a plan for trails for New Scandia Township as part of
her graduate work program. Nickelson made a motion not to exceed
$250.00for a Trail Plan to be prepared by Ms. Bergum. Thompson
seconded and adopted.
Ice Facilities
Rasmussen made a motion the Town Board meet April 26, 1993 at
6:00 p.m. at the Scandia Community/Senior Center with the
Township Engineer and LaVayne Dupslaff from Landmark Surveying
to view the proposed site as there appears to be a grading
problem. Thompson seconded and adopted.
Township Engineer
Mr. Charles Wetzler from T.K.D.A. introduced Mr. Thomas Prew
the newly appointed engineer for the township.
Gravel Bid
The clerk read the bids from Peterson Excavating and Dresel
Contracting. Nickelson made a motion to award the bid
to Peterson Excavating as Peterson Excavating is the lowest
responsible bidder. Rasmussen seconded and adopted. The
bids are one file in the township office.
Bituminous Surfacing Policy
Rasmussen made a motion to accept the Bituminous Surfacing
Policy with the addition. The Town Board may consider bituminous
surfacing when special problems such as erosion, wash outs,
etc. exists. Thompson seconded and adopted.
Lofton Court
Jackson made a motion accepting the resoultion to authorize
surveying and cross sections with Landmark Surveying and the
Township Engineer prepare a Preliminary Report for Improvement of
Lofton Court. Thompson seconded and adopted.
Layton Avenue (Bliss Addition)
Jackson made a motion that Landmark Surveying prepare mapping
from topographical maps, survey for ground control, first floor
elevations, culvert elevation and spot ditch elevation for
Layton Avenue. Thompson seconded and adopted.
Crack Sealin
Thompson made a motion to acquire a cost for crack sealing estimate
from Bergman Bros. Nickelson seconded and adopted.
Treasurer Salary Review
Mr. David Hebert reviewed the job evaluation for the Township
Treasurer and stated the points are properly classified. Rasmussen
made a motion that the part time treasurer and part time maintenance
laborer were equal at $10.40 an hour based on the objective back
up information. This may change at a later date with new duties
based on a computer system. Nickelson seconded and adopted.
Problems With Debri In The Bliss And Holiday Beach Addition
Mr. Lee Swenson was questioning the progress report pertaining to
enforcing the zoning ordinances in the above area. Mr. Russell
Anderson from Washington County Code and Enforcement had composed
a list of property owners who were in violation, but the lots
are so small in that area he was not sure of the accuracy.
Mr. Anderson had informed the office the board should send letters
to everyone in that area. I
Mr. Schowalter stated if the township enforces the zoning in that
area the zoning should be enforced throughout the township.
Rasmussen made a motion to discuss this item at the April 26, 1993
Special Meeting and the clerk should have some info from Washington
County Code and enforcement regarding this subject. Jackson
seconded and adopted.
Scandia Merchants Softball
Jackson made a motion to approve the beer license for Scandia
Merchants on June 25, 26, 27 and Sunday the hours are from noon
and until the games are over. Thompson seconded and adopted.
Housing and Redevelopment Association
Thompson made a motion to approve Resoultion 4/20/93-2. This
resoultion sites that housing, can be located on this area.
Thompson seconded and adopted.
Municipal Service Agreement
Thompson made a motion to accept and sign the Municipal Service
Agreement with H.R.A. Jackson seconded and adopted.
John Grafft District Memorial Hospital
Mr. Grafft stated a task force has been established to provide
oppositions for Advanced Life Support -Ambulance Service to
the surrounding areas and Mr. Grafft was requesting a represent-
ative from the town board. Rasmussen made a motion to appoint
Nickelson to the Feasibility Ambulance Task Force. Jackson
seconded and adopted.
Forest Lake Waterhed District
Mr. Curt Sparks requested that Goose Lake be included in the
Forest Lake Watershed District. Thompson made a motion to table
the information from the Forest Lake Watershed District. Nickelson
seconded and adopted.
Water Management Plan
Nickelson made a motion to accept the revised language for the
Water Managment Plan. Rasmussen seconded and adopted.
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Thompson made a motion to accept the Agreement with Minnesota
Department of Transportation for maintenance for the service
lane by Scandia Four Seasons. Jackson seconded and adopted.
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Appointment for Carnelian/Marine Watershed
Jackson made a motion to appoint Rober Jensen to the Board
of Carnelian/Marine Watershed. Thompson seconded and adopted.
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ADDrasials For 40 Acres On Highway 95
The following quotes were presentated for an apprasial for the
40 acres on 95. Ross Sandison $1400.00 to $1600.00, Search
$700.00 and Roby Associates $600.00. Rasmussen made a motion
that Roby Associates appraise the property on 95 for the
amount of $600.00. Nickelson seconded and adopted.
Restoration of Pictures
Thompson made a motion to table the discussion of the restoration
of the Scandia old town pictures until we contact the Anniversary
Committe regarding this subject. Rasmussen seconded and adopted.
Computer
Thompson made a motion to table the quote from Ameridata for the
purchase of a computer. Rasmussen seconded and adopted.
Ordinance Number 43 (Parking Ordinance)
Jackson made a motion to adopt Ordinance Number 43 with the
following changes: 30 minutes changed to 60 minutes Section 2
and at owners expense added to Section 5. Nickelson seconded
and adopted.
Appointment to Planning Commission
Thompson made a motion to appoint Blair Joselyn to a 5 year
term to the Planning Commission. Jackson seconded and adopted.
Thompson made a motion to pay the bills. Jackson seconded and
and adopted.
Nickelson made a motion to adjourn.
Dp,lores Peterson
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New Scand' Township Clerk