5-18-93 tbMay 18, 1993
The regular monthly meeting of New Scandia Township was called
to order by the Chairman, Charles Nordin. Present were: Charles
Nordin, Duane Thompson, Russell Jackson, Kevin Nickelson and
Paul Rasmussen.
Russell Jackson made a motin to appoint Duane Thompson,Deputy
Treasurer due to the absence of the township treasurer. Rasmussen
seconded and adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA
Paul Rasmussen made a motion, seconded by Duane Thompson, to
approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
1. Approval of minutes for 4/13/93, 4/20/93 and 5/4/93.
2. Approval of treasurer's report, balance May 1, 1993
$4.66,671.08.
3. Approval of payment of May bills.
4. Approval of Town Line Road Maintenance Agreement between
Town of May and New Scandia Township already approved
November 17, 1992, but the addition is the expiration
date to remain open.
5. Approval to contract with Forest Lake Youth Service
Bureau for the year,of 1993.
6. Scandia Clean Up consent for groups to receive a
ticket for a treat at Swenson Superette.
7. Letter from Dr. James Zavoral directed to Mr. Jackson.
Motion carried unanimously.
188TH STREET.185TH STREET NORTH AND NORELL AVEUNE INTERSECTION
Mr. Tom Prew, Township Engineer presentated two proposals for
realigning the sharp curves on 188th Street and discussed the
regarde to form a tee intersection at 185th Street and Norell
Avenue. It was agreed the Township Board and Engineer would
view these roads on May 25, 1993 at 6:30 p.m.
BERGMAN COMPANIES CRACK SEALING AND PATCHING
Paul Ramussen made a motion to accept the proposal for crack
sealing and blacktop patching for the amount of $5,306.00,
bid dated May 6, 1993. Duane Thompson seconded with the addition
that the work be completed by July 1, 1993. Motion adopted.
DRIVEWAY SPECIFICATIONS AND STREET SECTION
Duane Thompson made a motion to adopt the proposed Street Section
and Driveway specifications for the township and that we publish
this item in the Country Messenger and the County include this
in the packets for new building permits. Russell Jackson seconded
the motion and adopted.
GAS LINE FOR ELWOOD PHEASANT GLEN
Russell Jackson made a motion to approve the gas line for the
development of Elwood Pheasant Glen. Kevin Nickelson seconded
the motion and adopted.
ROAD WORK AHEAD SIGN
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to purchase two signs for Road
Work Ahead. Paul Rasmussen seconded and adopted.
SCANDIA HOUSING LAND PURCHASE
Mr. David Hebert, Attorney informed the board the transfer of
the township property to Washington County and Redevelopment
Authority for Scandia Housing will soon be ready for deed signatures.
Duane Thompson made a motion the board adopt the resoultion
to give the authority to the Township Chairman and Township Clerk
to sign the deed when presentated for closing. Kevin Nickelson
seconded and adopted.
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT
Captin Donald McGlothlin from Washington County Sheriffs Department
reviewed the cost for a contract with Washington County for
a police officer. No decision was made on this subject.
DON THEISEN WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Theisen reviewed reconstruction projects in New Scandia
Township. Mr. Theisen reported County Road 52 from County Road
3 to trunk Highway 95 for 1994 construction and County Highway
3 from trunk Highway 97 to County Line for 1997 construction.
Mr. Theisen and the Public Works Department would like public
input on the projects. The County could be responsible for the
grading of a bike path and the township would have to be responsible
for the blacktop.
FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION (GREG BENSON)
Duane Thompson made a motion to increase the benefits for the
Relief Association to $800.00 per year and the township match
the State Aid for the Association. Russell Jackson seconded
the motion and adopted.
BLISS AREA RESIDENTS
Area residents from the Bliss Addition were in attendance questioning
the township ordinances as which were stated in the letter received
from the township board.
FOREST LAKE WATER MANAGMENT
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to include Goose Lake in the Forest
Lake in the Forest Lake Water Management. Paul Rasmussen seconded
the motion and adopted.
UOTES FOR MOWER
The following bids
Implement $4100.00
$5750.00 with trade
with $1700.00 trade
he has a used mower
to table this until
some members of the
Rasmussen seconded
were submitted for mower. Olson Fuel and
with trade. McKenzie Supply and Equipment
of $250.00. Greene Implement Inc. $5896.00
in. Mr. McKenzie had informed the board
for $2500.00. Duane Thompson made a motion
the Planning Commission meeting and that
board would view the used mower. Paul
and motion adopted.
H.R.A. COOPERATION AGREEMENT -
Duane Thompson made a motion to sign the Federal Home Cooperation
Agreement administered by the Washington County Housing and
Redevelopment Authority. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion
and adopted.
GEORGE LINDGREN GRAVEL PIT
Charles Nordin stated that he would like to solve the problem
regarding the stockpile removal in Mr. George Lindgren's pit
which belongs to Shalander and Shaleen. Paul Rasmussen will
compose a letter to Dennis O'Donnell regarding the stockpile
removal.
LAND APPRAISAL FOR 40 ACRES ON HIGHWAY 95
The clerk read the fair market value of $67,125.00 for the 40
acres on Highway 95 from Robey Associates, Lake Elmo, MN.
MAPS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Kevin Nickelson informed the board the disappointment with the
maps prepared by Washington County Code and Enforcement for the
Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Nickelson made a motion to hire the
three postal workers in the township area to review the maps
and mark the homes and corrections on the map. The postal
employees shall be reimbursed at $10.00 an hour. The amounts
for postal employees, Mr. Nickelson's meeting of $50.00, Ms.
Madden meeting of $35.00, Mr. Booren meeting for $30.00 and
fees for Ms. Rydeen's work on the maps shall be subtracted
from the map charges. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and
motion.
POLICY FOR RETIRING EMPLOYEES OF NEW SCANDIA TOWNSHIP
Mr. David Hebert will review this item and present some type of
policy for retiring at a later date.
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FAX MACHINE
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to purchase the Xerox Fax Machine
for $1498.00. Russell Jackson seconded and adopted.
MARINE CARNELIAN TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT
The board reviewed the proposed program by Washington County
Housing and Redevelopment Authority for a change in the Marine
Carnelian Increment District. The current tax increment
plan be amended to add public improvement projects in the
township. Mr. Nordin and Mr. Thompson attended a hearing on
May 18, 1993 regarding this subject and Dennis Hagberg County
Commissioner is recommending potential public improvements
in the township.
Duane Thompson made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
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