05-17-94 tbMay 17, 1994
The regular monthly meetings was called to order by Chairman,
Charles Nordin. The following board members were present:
Edith Hadlich, Kevin Nickelson, Charles Nordin, Paul Rasmussen
and Duane Thompson.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the following consent
agenda:
A. Call to order
B. Clerk's minutes from 4/19/94 and 5/3/94.
C. Approval of treasurer's report:
Balance April 1, 1994 $631,267.00
April Receipts 7,498.00
April Expenses 47,472.00
Balance May 1, 1994 $591,293.00
D. Approval for payments of May Expense.
E. Adjournment
Duane Thompson seconded and,adopted.
Bondina For Road Improvement of 1994
Mr. Monte Estvold representative of Juran and Moody presented the
proposal for the bonding of Road Improvements. Mr. Estvold
stated Juran and Moody interest rates and bank rates are rarely
equal and with a large issuance the bonds should be sold in a
public sale to be assured of receiving the lowest interest
rates.
Mr. James Lindberg and Mr. Greg Isaacson representing Security
State Bank assured the township would save monies by bonding
through the Security State Bank. The bank would not require a
fiscal fee and the following bond rate was quoted if the bonds
were issued on May 17, 1994. 1995-4.30, 1996-4.70-., 1997-4.95%,
1998-5.15% and 1999-5.250-.. Mr. Lindberg stated the town could
withdraw monies as needed and deposit the balance to receive 50
interest.
Mr. Paul Rasmussen recommend to table this item for a special
meeting. This item will be on the June 7, Planning Commission
meeting.
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Fire Chief (Steve Spence)
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to adopt Ordinance Number 46.
Establishing Requirements For Display Of Assigned Street
Addresses On All Properties in New Scandia Township. Edith
Hadlich seconded the motion and passed unanimous.
Duane Thompson (Road Supervisor)
Mr. Thompson informed the board of his concerns of the ability
for fire equipment down 197th Street by St. Croix River and the
cottages are without coverage. Mr Thompson would pursue the
possibility of construction of a cul-du-sac at the bottom
of the hill. Some of the residents on the private road are
looking into widening of the road to the south.
Parks and Recreation Committee
Mr. Mike Jay requested funds for wild flowers for Winds in the
Pines Preserve by design of Park Member, Tom Vogen.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to provide funds of approximately
$600.00 for design of wild flowers for Winds in the Pines
Preserve. Duane Thompson seconded and passed unanimous.
Tom Prew Township Engineer,,
Duane Thompson made a motion to adopt the Resolution approving
Plans and Specifications for the Road Improvement of 1994 and
ordering advertisement for bids with bid opening on June 10, 1994
at 10:00 AM and the board hold a special meeting June 14, 1994 at
7:00 PM to award the bids. Paul Rasmussen seconded and motion
passed unanimous.
Mr. Thompson reported the problem with a culvert on the Mary Zinc
property on Oland Avenue and this is the resident responsibility.
Mr Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve crack sealing in
various locations in the township and solicit bids. Edith
Hadlich seconded and motion passed unanimous.
Mr. Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the overlay for
Melanie Trail and Meadowbrook for approximately $16,000.00.
Edith Hadlich seconded and motion passed unanimous.
Mr. Duane Thompson made a motion to add the above project as an
alternate in the 1994 Road Improvement Project. Paul Rasmussen
seconded and motion passed unanimous.
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Mr. Paul Rasmussen directed Mr. Prew to discuss the possibility
of financial support from T.K.D.A. for the overlay project as the
roads should not need this application, so soon after the
surfacing.
Mr. Tom Prew reported the erosion problem on Oakhill and Oland
and the repair for this item is approximately $10,000.00. Mr.
Duane Thompson had contacted Mr. Conrad Koosman from Washington
County Soil and Conservation and he stated this would not correct
the erosion problem and Mr. Thompson recommended no action on
this item.
Mr. Dan Booren expressed his concern about a culvert on Mayberry
and the beaver are closing this culvert. Mr. Booren would
contact the D.N.R. to see if the level of the water could be
raised to the swamp. Mr. Booren also stated this would create
wetlands.
Mr. Kevin Nickelson made a motion to apply dust control on
Mayberry and Lofton due to the large amount of traffic to the
public landing. Mr. Duane Thompson seconded and motion passed
unanimous.
David Hebert Township Attorney (Abstracts for Winds In The Pines
Preserve)
Mr. David Hebert reviewed Kevin and Nancy Maddens' abstract and
the township abstract regarding the road dispute. Mr. Hebert
reported there appears to be a cloud in the title and Nancy and
Kevin Madden need to give the township a quit claim deed to
clarify this matter.
David Colby Resubdivision
Mr. Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the resubdivision for
David Colby, 15195 240th Street North, Scandia, MN 55073 on that
part of Lot 4 Block 1 of Gentry Grange. Mr. Duane Thompson
seconded the motion and motion passed unanimous.
Beer License For Scandia Softball Team
Mr. Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the beer license for
Scandia Softball Team on June 24, 25 and 26, however if the cans
and other debris by the building and grounds are not cleaned a
beer license will not be granted in the future. Mr. Duane
Thompson seconded the motion and motion passed unanimous.
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Bliss Area Clean U
Mr. David Hebert and Mr. Charles Nordin had inspected the area
and there has been a general improvement in the area. Charles
Nordin made a motion to send each resident a letter thanking the
residents for their cooperation on the letter which was addressed
to the residents in May of 1993 and inform the residents the
County shall make a inspection in the area approximately June 10,
1994 and will report any violations to the town board. Kevin
Nickelson seconded the motion and motion passed unanimous.
Town Board Meeting Before Each Planning Commission Meeting
Mr. Charles Nordin made a motion the Town Board hold a meeting at
7:00 PM, before every Planning Commission meeting the first
Tuesday of the month. Mr. Duane Thompson seconded the motion and
motion passed unanimous.
Joint Powers Agreement (Forest Lake Watershed)
Mr. Duane Thompson made a motion to approve and sign the Joint
Powers Agreement with the Forest Lake Watershed Management
Organization. Ms. Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and motion
passed unanimous.
Shoreline Ordinance
Mr. Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adopt the Shoreline
Ordinance. Mr. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion
passed unanimous.
Amended Dog Ordinance Number 47
Ms. Edith Hadlich made a motion to adopt the amended Dog
Ordinance Number 47 and publish in the legals one week. Mr.
Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion passed unanimous.
Ordinance for Recycling
Mr Duane Thompson made a motion to review the disposal ordinance
and the possibility of including recycling in a new ordinance.
Ms Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and motion passed unanimous.
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Motions From Annual Meeting
Windshield and Vehicle Damage, Leakage of Fuel, Oil Chemicals;
etc. Limit Expansion Of All New Mining In The Township.
Mr. David Hebert informed the board the windshield and vehicle
damage has been discussed on the county level and state level and
to cover trucks in the township would be impossible to enforce as
this is not required in the township or the state. The leakage
of fuel, oil, chemicals is addressed in the County Ordinance.
Mr. David Hebert stated to limit expansion of all new mining in
the township would not be legal and the township would be liable
for the potential costs.
Letter On Intersection of Lofton Oakhill and Olinda Trail
The clerk informed the board about the letter from Bruce Kastner,
Division of Traffic Studies of MNDOT. He stated in his letter
that the survey showed the volume data and obtaining all 1993
accident data that the intersections of Lofton, Oakhill and
Olinda Trail with Highway 97 are operating relatively safe.
The clerk contacted Mr Kastner and questioned when they had taken
the traffic counts and he informed the clerk it was during the
week, however Mr Kastner agreed to take a traffic count on the
weekends. Mr Kastner would be available to attend a town board
meeting at a later date.
Forest Lake Watershed Management Organization
Mr Paul Rasmussen made a motion to appoint Mr Kevin Nickelson to
the Forest Lake Watershed. Mr Duane Thompson seconded the motion
and motion passed unanimous.
Mr Paul Rasmussen would review the purchasing of a podium for the
Community Center.
Mr Duane Thompson made a motion to increase the fee for the usage
of the Community Center kitchen to a daily fee of $45.00. Mr
Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion passed unanimous.
Dolores Peterson
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.New Scandi Township Clerk