07-19-94 tbJuly 19, 1994
The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman,
Charles Nordin. The following Board Members were present:
Edith Hadlich, Kevin Nickelson, Paul Rasmussen. and Duane
Thompson.
Edith Hadlich made a motion to accept the following consent
agenda:
A. Call to order
B. Clerk's minutes from 6/14/94, 6/20/94 and 6/28/94
C. Approval of the Treasurer's report:
Balance May 31, 1994 $550,325.00
Receipts 7,617.00
Expense 91,628.00
Balance $466,143.00
D. Approval for payments of July expenditures
E. Adjournment
Duane Thompson seconded the motion and motion approved unanimous.
FIRE CHIEF
Steve Spence reported the fire hydrant by Goose Lake Landing was
replaced and also informed the board of the need of a new Grass
Fire Rig for the cost of approximately $37,000.00.
PARKS AND RECREATION
A letter of resignation was read from Erich Bogel from the Parks
and Recreation Committee. Duane Thompson made a motion to accept
the letter of resignation from Erich Bogel. Paul Rasmussen
seconded and approved unanimous.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to advertise in the Country
Messenger for candidates interested to serve on the Parks and
Recreation Committee and any further committees. Duane Thompson
seconded the motion approved unanimous.
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COMMITTEE MEMBER TERMS
If a Committee Member resigns before their term expires the new
member may fill out the former committee term and serve one more
term.
ROAD COMMITTEE (DUANE THOMPSON)
Duane Thompson suggested the sale of the snow plower purchased in
1991, which is in the Scandia Storage and has only been used one
time since the purchase. Kevin Nickelson stated he was not
interested in selling the piece of equipment and the board should
wait another year to make a decision.
Duane Thompson reported the township should receive approximately
$68,000.00 in the TIF Monies and requested permission to instruct
Tom Prew, Township Engineer to prepare plans for site distance
on 185th and Norell and regrade of corner and hill on 192nd and
Layton. Kevin Nickelson made a motion to instruct the Township
Engineer to prepare a feasibility report and plan for the above
road work. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion
approved unanimous.
Duane Thompson acquired estimates and is proceeding with Helke
Tree Trimming on Parish and Quint.
TOWNSHIP ENGINEER TOM PREW
Ms Shirley Nagle had presented pictures regarding the curve on
Layton and 187th, which was just regraded with the 1993 Drainage
Project in the Bliss Plat. Ms Nagle felt the curve was to narrow
and you can not meet cars safely. Mr Prew would inspect this
site.
Mr Prew reported the feasibility of constructing a sidewalk on
Oakhill Road from the Elementary School to Olinda Trail; and from
the intersection of 209th Street and Olinda Trail to the
Community Center entrance and providing street lights on Oakhill
Road. The sidewalk project cost is approximately $52,700.00.
The engineer recommended the township review the available street
lights from Northern States Power before proceeding with the
street light project. It was agreed the board consider
installation of a sidewalk from Oakhill to Olinda Trail for the
approximate cost of $39,400.00. This item will be tabled until
the August 16, 1994 Town Board meeting.
Tom Prew, Engineer recommended final payment to Peterson
Excavating for the 1993 Drainage Improvements in the Bliss
Addition in the amount of $3,127.98.
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Duane Thompson made a motion to make final payment to Peterson
Excavating in the amount $3,127.98 for the 1993 Drainage in Bliss
Addition. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion approved
unanimous.
INCREASE IN ESCROW FEES FOR MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS
Kevin Nickelson made a motion the Escrow Fees for Major
Subdivisions be in the amount of $1,000.00. Edith Hadlich
seconded the motion and motion approved unanimous.
FOREST LAKE WATERSHED
Blair Joselyn gave a report from the Forest Lake Watershed and
stated the Watershed focused mainly on Forest Lake and the board
is now focusing more on including the smaller lakes in New
Scandia Township, (Goose Lake and Bone Lake). The following are
issues the township may have to consider in the upcoming years.
(1) Lake Association of Bone Lake and Goose Lake.
(2) A by pass pipe on Bone Lake inlet towards the west to
reduce the phosphorus level.
(3) Hydraulic Study for the need on Bone Lake and Goose
Lake in the range of $30,000.00.
(4) A third appointment to the Watershed.
(5) Local Surface Watershed Plan needs to be completed.
Duane Thompson made a motion to appoint Kevin Nickelson to the
Forest Lake Watershed Board for a term of one year. The term to
be completed May 1995 as he has been in attendance since May of
1994. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion passed
unanimous.
Susan Haugen Minnesota Municipal Clerks Institute
Susan Haugen gave a report on the Minnesota Municipal Clerks
Institute, which she is attending the week of July 15, 1994. She
reported on the compliance with the American Disabled
Association; requirements for job descriptions, and drug testing
policy for all employees. There was question regarding the
motion for the issuance of the check to Minnesota Association of
Townships for the Institute and it was stated perhaps in future
the township should have a motion on the above.
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CRAIG AND SUE WILCOX DOG KENNEL
Ms Teresa Dean and Mr James Wyatt where in attendance and where
concerned about the dog problems at the Craig and Sue Wilcox
residence at 18631 La Mar Street, Marine, MN. Ms Dean and Mr
Wyatt informed Ms Wilcox would be in attendance at the August 2,
1994 Planning Commission meeting.
GRAVEL PITS SPECIAL PERMITS FOR WEEKEND HAULING
It was agreed all Supervisors be notified if a pit is granted
permission to haul on weekends.
RECYCLING GRANT DISTRIBUTION
Edith Hadlich made a motion to sign the Recycling Grant
Distribution Agreement with Washington County. Kevin Nickelson
seconded and motion passed unanimous.
BEER LICENSE FOR TACO DAYS (SCANDIA MARINE LIONS)
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Beer License for
Scandia/Marine Lions for September 10, 1994 for the annual Taco
Days Celebration for New Scandia Township. Edith Hadlich seconded
and motion passed unanimous.
lores Peterson
New Scandia Township Clerk