08-16-94 tbAugust 16, 1994
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Board was called to order
by Chairman, Charles Nordin. The following Board Members were
present: Chairman, Charles Nordin, Edith Hadlich, Kevin
Nickelson, Paul Rasmussen and Duane Thompson.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the following consent
agenda.
A. Call to order
B. Clerks minutes for 7/5/94 and 7/11/94
C. Approval of Treasurers report
Balance June 30, 1994 $ 466,315.70
Receipts 1,027,320.57
Expense 61,998.18
$1,431,638.09
D. Approval for payments of August expenditures
E. Adjournment
Duane Thompson seconded the motion and motion passed unanimous.
TOWNSHIP ENGINEER (TOM PREW)
Tom Prew requested partial payments in two parts for Valley
Paving for the Road Project 1994, $53,085.35 and Oxboro
Intersection $19,531.05.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion for payment to Valley Paving in the
amount of $53,085.35 for 1994 Road Project and $19,531.05 for
Oxboro Intersection. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and
motion passed unanimous.
Tom Prew presented grading plans for 197th Street, Norell, 185th
Street, Larkspur and Layton.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to accept the plans and bid the
project. 185th Street, Norell, Larkspur and Layton shall be
funded from TIF Monies. Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and
motion passed unanimous.
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SIDEWALK AND OZARK AVENUE
Mr Thompson informed the Board the two main property owners are
not willing to provide land and easements for the extension of
Ozark Avenue, so therefore the Ozark extension shall be deleted.
A sidewalk from Olinda to Oakhill Road approximately 1400 feet
for the cost of $40,000.00 was discussed. Vivian Westermeier
stated she was not in favor of the project and felt the sidewalk
would not be used enough. Bonnie Olsen stated this would be a
asset to the children and Scandia School and a lot of children
walk and ride bike to school in the spring and fall. Bruce
Swenson stated this would provide the opportunity for pedestrian
to get off the highway and felt there is a vision problem in
that area of Oakhill Road.
It was agreed the Board needs more input on this matter and the
Home Owners would have a ballot box at their booth and Mr
Nickelson and Mr Rasmussen would contact Tim Remus regarding this
subject.
UPTOWN SEPTIC SYSTEM (AL GOODMAN)
Mr Goodman stated the drain field use has been increased and
therefore sewage tank effluent discharge to the ground surface
has accrued. Mr Goodman felt the church has adequate on site
area and most businesses could install holding tanks, but the
restaurant would need a off site location. He also stated that
virtually all buildings have water meters and the Department of
Health needs to know the daily water use.
The alternative of the project, which is in phase one, and phase
two would be to pump down to land in the south cemetery on Olinda
Trail, but the County was opposed to placing this on road right
of way.
Mr Bruce Swenson suggested the township purchase the Turnblad
farm off of 205th Street and do a sewer system, historical site
and recreational complex. Wayne Schmitt expressed his needs as
owner of the properties uptown.
Mr Tom Prew, Township Engineer asked the question does the
township want to get into the sewer business and it appeared they
did not want a municipal sewer. The Town Board felt the township
has a responsibility to the businesses to maintain the uptown
area and there could be possible grants available for the project
if the town got involved.
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It was agreed to nominate Bruce Swenson, Chairman of the Uptown
Septic System Feasibility Committee and pick a committee of 13
including representative from Washington County, one Town Board
Member, one Planning Commission Member and Church Council Member.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to allow the expenditure up to
$1,000.00 for the Septic System Feasibility Committee. Kevin
Nickelson seconded the motion and motion passed unanimous.
GRADER OPERATOR (BRAIN JEMELKA)
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to increase the salary wage from
$14.55 to $14.68 for Brian Jemelka, Grader Operator. Duane
Thompson seconded the motion and motion passed unanimous.
SHORELINE ORDINANCE
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to pass resolution for the Shoreline
Ordinance with reference to 503.02 to conform with the Washington
County Ordinance. Edith Hadlich seconded and motion passed
unanimous.
Duane Thompson made a motion to publish a summary in the legal
paper for the Shoreline Ordinance. Paul Rasmussen seconded the
motion and motion passed unanimous.
BARTON SAND AND GRAVEL
Mr Nordin stated when Barton Sand and Gravel request for weekend
hauling he will contact all the Town Board Members regarding the
hauling and Ms Janice Nickelson will also be contacted when
Barton has asked for permission and the decision if it was
permitted or not permitted.
The letter from Dennis Christ and Jill Briggs was reviewed by the
board and the clerk would address the questions in a letter to Mr
Christ and Ms Briggs.
BLISS AREA UPDATE
The board informed the clerk the Department of Health from
Washington County should send letter to property owners who were
in violation in the Bliss area.
ELECTION JUDGE
The Clerk named the following
Election and General Election:
Darlen Waskey, Judy Woodhouse,
Sue Haugen, Kathy Carlisle and
Judge.
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Election Judges for the Primary
Gwen McCurdy, Mary Hulleman,
Rita Hageman, Shirley Ahlm
Dolores Peterson Head Election
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Election Judges for
the Primary Election and General Election. Duane Thompson
seconded and motion passed unanimous.
Dolores Peterson
New Scandia Township Clerk