02-21-95 tbFebruary 21, 1995
The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman,
Charles Nordin. The following Board members were present:
Charles Nordin, Kevin Nickelson Paul Rasmussen. Absent
were: Edith Hadlich and Duane Thompson.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the following consent
agenda;
(A) Call to order
(B) Clerk's minutes have been presented 1/17/95, 1/24/95,
1/25/95, 2/7/95 Town Board and 2/7/95 Planning
Commission.
(C) Approval of treasurers report.
Balance, January 1, 1995 $1,052,340.78
Receipts 66,669.18
Expenditures 154,183.93
Balance $ 964,826.03
Kevin Nickelson seconded the -motion and motion passed
unanimously.
Steve Spence (Fire Chief)
Steve Spence informed the board the Fire Department are reviewing
the By Laws and stated Mr David Hebert, Township Attorney should
review the By Laws for the department. The board authorized Mr
Hebert's assistance on this matter.
Mr Spence gave information regarding the new regional public
safety radio system, which has been proposed by the Metro
Council. The cost to the township would be approximately
$85,000.00 and this would be mandatory to the seven -county metro
area plus Chisago and Isanti County within the next five years.
Due to the cost of the system New Scandia Township would need to
budget for this added cost to operate the department.
Tom Prew (Township Engineer)
Mr Prew reviewed the Feasibility Report for the bituminous
surfacing of Mayberry/Lofton Avenue. He reported the DNR awarded
the township $50,000.00 to apply towards the bituminous surfacing
of Mayberry/Lofton Avenue due to the boat landing on Big Marine
Lake.
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Mr Prew stated Valley Paving originally bid the surfacing of
Mayberry/Lofton Avenue with the 1994 Road Improvement Project and
if the township chose to accept new bids the project could raise
the cost of the project approximately $40,000.00.
Mr Nickelson stated he would like to see the grant monies used to
decrease the assessment for property owners due to the excess
traffic, because of the boat landing. There was some discussion
regarding assessing equally.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the feasibility report and
use the figures from last year 1994 Road Improvement Project with
Valley Paving and call for a Public Hearing on March 23, 1995.
Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion passed
unanimously.
Box Culvert (Big Marine Lake)
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to sign the
installation of a Box Culvert, which New
proposing to install in the body of water
connect the two bays to the Department of
other entities. Paul Rasmussen seconded
passed unanimously. 11
Eide Helmeke and Company (David Stene)
application for the
Scandia Township is
of Big Marine Lake to
Natural Resources and
the motion and motion
David Stene from Eide Helmeke and Company, New Scandia Township
Auditors presented the financial statement for the township for
the year ending December 31, 1994. The township has a healthy
general fund balance of $111,000.00 (610 of expenditures). The
1984 Building Bond and the 1989 Road Improvement Bond was paid
off this year and the new activity in Debt Service and Capital
Project Funds is the 1994 Road Improvement bonds for $581,000.00.
Mr Stene presented the contract for the next three years for
auditing services. Mr Stene stated if the position of clerk and
treasurer would become a elected position with subsequent
personnel changes, every two years fees maybe increased.
He also addressed budgeting for revenues, investments, interest
income, a paid stamp for payables and travel claims. Ms Haugen
would review investments with other institutions and a paid stamp
for all invoices has been ordered.
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Schmitt Electric (Community Center Service
Mr Wayne Schmitt reviewed the service at the Community/Senior
Center and the information from the State Board of Electricity.
Mr Gnothke Area Electrical Representative informed Mr Schmitt the
only acceptable solution would be to abandon the two existing 200
AMP feeders and install new four wire feeders to each of the 200
AMP load centers to meet code compliance.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion,to authorize Schmitt Electric to
complete the service with a contract in the amount of $2,696.22.
Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion passed
unanimously.
Uptown Septic System (Bruce Swenson)
Mr Swenson stated the borings at the proposed sewer site on HRA
property are less then marginal and if there is a possibility of
a system on the property it would require a mound system. Mr
Swenson expressed his concern about other alternatives. The
sites he stated would be the South Cemetery and the possibility
of the township purchasing 10 acres from Vincent Turnblad, which
borders on 205th Street.
Additions To Gravel Mining Permits Applications
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adopt changes in the Gravel
Mining Permit Application as reviewed and discussed by the Town
Board and Planning Commission and this information be mailed to
all applicants in the township. Kevin Nickelson seconded the
motion and motion passed unanimously.
Area Lakes Evaluation and Aerator System For Goose Lake
Mr Nickelson reported that Tim Fredbo has informed residents on
Goose Lake Association that New Scandia Township's three lakes
have been evaluated and Big Marine Lake received an A Bone Lake
received a C and Goose Lake a C rating. The aerator system would
improve the water quality on Goose Lake. It has been agreed that
the boat landing is not the site for the aerator has the system
creates open water and thin ice. Mr Bruce Swenson staged that he
has a piece of property on Goose Lake that he may be willing to
sell or easement for the aerator system.
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Marvin Sandgren (Manual Laborer)
Mr Nordin informed the board that Mr Sandgren had informed him
that his health problems have been resolved and he would like to
return to work approximately April 1, 1995.
Oak Wilt (Mandy Musielewicz)
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to contract with Mandy Musielewicz
for the Oak Wilt Program and allocate $500.00 of the grant funds
for inspections. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion
passed unanimously.
Interview For Planning Commission and Maintenance Person
The interviews for Planning Commission will be held on March 7,
1995 and interviews for Maintenance Person will be held on March
9, 1995.,
Replacement Of Tables For Community/Senior Center
Sue Haugen reported a inventory of the tables for the large hall
and the need for some tables to be replaced. It was agreed the
office would price new tables and report back at a later date.
Adoption Of Planning and Zoning Consultation Agreement
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adopt the Planning and Zoning
Consultation Agreement with Washington County Department of
Health, Environment and Land Management.
Recycling Bins
It was agreed to sign the agreement to receive recycling bins
from Washington County Department of Health with grant funds.
ZZres-Reterson
New Sca dia Township Clerk