04-18-95 tbApril 18, 1995
On the above date, New Scandia Town Board held their regular
monthly meeting. The following Board Members were present:
Charles Nordin, Chairman, Duane Thompson, Vice Chairman, Edith
Hadlich, Kevin Nickelson and Paul Rasmussen.
Mr Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the following consent
agenda with correction on minutes of March 23, 1995, regarding
the Maintenance Person.
A. Call to order
B. Clerk's minutes have been presented for 3/7/95 Town
Board, 3/7/95 Planning Commission, 3/21/95 Town Board,
4/4/95 Town Board and 4/4/95 Planning Commission.
C. Approval of Treasurer's report
Balance March 1, 1995 $935,903.28
Receipts 23,512.00
Expenditures 53,468.38
Balance April 1, 1,995 $905,946.70
D. Approval for payments of April expense.
E. Adjournment
Ms Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and motion passed
unanimously.
Continuation of Board of Review (Frank Langer Assessor)
Frank Langer presented the report from the Board of Review and
informed the board of the addition to the report as follows:
A reduction for Arthur Potts, Market Value from $227,000.00 to
$212,900.00
Mr Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the report and
corrections from the Board of Review. Mr Duane Thompson seconded
the motion and motion passed unanimously.
Fire Chief (Steve Spence)
Mr Steve Spence presented the following quotes for the Fire
Apparatus:
(1) General Safety Equipment $18,875.00
(2) Custom Fire Apparatus Inc 20,750.00
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(3) Alloy Fusion $16,000.00
Mr Steve Spence informed the board the cost for radios for the
equipment would be approximately $1,182.00 and painting would
be approximately $446.00.
Mr Duane Thompson made a motion to accept the quote from Alloy
Fusion in the amount of $16,000.00 for the Fire Apparatus. Kevin
Nickelson seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously.
Scandia Girls Softball (Kim Hough)
Ms Dolores Peterson informed the board Ms Kim Hough is requesting
monies for equipment boxes on the three ballfields at the price
of $223.90 a piece and she also requested the need for bathroom
facilities at the fields. Mr Tom Vogen informed the board that
the Parks and Recreation had agreed to donate $500.00 for the
Softball Program.
Mr Duane Thompson made a motion to donate $500.00 to the Scandia
Softball Team. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion. Mr
Thompson amended the motion that the township purchase the three
(3) equipment boxes for the ballfields. Kevin Nickelson seconded
the motion and motion passed =animously.
Interviews for the Parks and Recreation Committee was set for
May 2, 1995 at 6:30 p.m.
Road Committee (Duane Thompson)
Mr Duane Thompson informed the board he excepts to receive
$40,000.00 in July of 1995 and $45,000.00 the first of next year
from TIF monies and the monies would be used for surveying the
west end of the Big Marine Lake area in 1995 and 1996 and that
upgrading of the road and graveling be completed in 1997.
Mr Duane Thompson reported there is a bill now in the legislature
to discontinue the TIF monies.
Mr Duane Thompson reported the new employee will begin his duties
April 24, 1995.
Petition For Bituminous Surfacing Of 182ND Street
Mr Tom Hinz presented a petition for bituminous surfacing of
182nd Street.
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Township Engineer (Tom Prew)
Mr Tom Prew questioned the board regarding the Road Project
liquidation from Valley Paving. Mr Thompson stated the Road
Committee recommendation was to bituminous surface the hill on
Oxboro which is approximately 700 feet.
Mr Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Road Committee
recommendation to bituminous surface Oxboro hill of approximately
700 feet as the liquidating damages. Mr Duane Thompson seconded
the motion and motion passed unanimously.
Ms Edith Hadlich made a motion to accept the quote of $2473.00
for the Crack Sealing from Bergmann Companies Inc. Mr Duane
Thompson seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously.
Swenson Recycling (Bruce Swenson)
Mr Duane Thompson made a motion to renew the contract with
Swenson Recycling with the same fees and conditions as the year
of 1994. Ms Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and motion passed
unanimously.
Larry White (Ordinance For Limit Of 25 Horsepower Motors On
Big Marine Lake
Mr Larry White stated his concerns about the large motorized
boats on Big Marine Lake and he expressed that the township
should preserve Big Marine Lake. Mr White expressed the need for
a ordinance that no vehicle of any kind or boat over 25
horsepower be allowed on Big Marine Lake.
The township shall send a letter to Mr Robert Jensen/Carnelian
Marine Watershed Organization requesting a review of the
possibility on the above item and Mr White also address this
subject with May Township. When information is received from
Carnelian/Marine Watershed Organization and May Township this
subject would require a Public Hearing at both townships and the
property owners could speak to the subject.
David Johnson
Mr Paul Rasmussen made a motion to sign the agreement for David
Johnson for entrance onto his property from Olinda Trail, with
the corrected additions. Mr Duane Thompson seconded the motion
and motion passed unanimously.
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GarV Orlich Test Program For Emulsion Pavement Protect
Mr Gary Orlich representing RBRW Inc discussed the possibility of
a test area for cold mix asphalt a new product from Finland for
approximately one quarter of a mile on Mayberry to Maxwill. The
only cost to the township should be the reshaping of the road.
Mr Tom Prew, Township Engineer stated Valley Paving may reshape
the road for the cost in the 1994 Road Project. Mr Gary Orlich
would contact the township regarding this issue at a later date.
Signs On 196th Street
It was agreed to install only the dead end sign on 196th Street.
REVIEW OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND SALARIES FOR THE YEAR OF 1995
The following pay range was prepared and set for employees of
New Scandia Township:
JOB POINTS RANGE 1995 RATE
HOURLY RATE
Manual Laborer 121 $6.78 - $ 9.00 $ 8.10
Treasurer 141 $8.50 - $11.85 $10.75
Maintenance 149 $8.50 - $11.85 $11.00
Hospitalization 1.50
$12.50
Heavy Equipment
Operator 208 $12.50- $18.00 $14.95
Hospitalization 1.67
Dental .15
$16.77
Township Clerk 228 $12.75 - $19.30 $17.15
Mr Paul Rasmussen made a motion for the following salaries for
the year of 1995:
Township Treasurer $10.75 Hourly
Township Clerk $17.15 Hourly
Manual Laborer $ 8.10 Hourly
Maintenance Person $11.00 Hourly
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Heavy Equipment Operator $14.95 Hourly
The Maintenance Person shall receive $3120.00 equals to $1.50 a
hour for hospitalization. The Heavy Equipment Operator shall
receive $3480.00 equals to $1.67 for hospitalization and receive
$310.00 equals to $.15 a hour for dental insurance. The Heavy
Equipment Operator shall receive and additional $.30 an hour
effective May 1, 1995 for Road Supervisor and receiving all road
problem inquiries and complaints. This shall be for a six (6)
month trial period. Mr Duane Thompson seconded the motion and
motion passed unanimously.
Fire Chief Salary Increase
Mr Kevin Nickelson made a motion to increase the Fire Chief for
New Scandia Fire and Rescue Department in the amount of $125.00
per month to $200.00 per month. Mr Paul Rasmussen seconded the
motion and motion passed unanimously.
Regular Labor
Mr Kevin Nickelson made a motion to increase the regular labor
from $6.75 per hour to $7.0,0per hour. Mr Paul Rasmussen
seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously.
Forest Lake Youth Service Bureau
Mr Paul Rasmussen made a motion to contribute $4,000.00 to the
Forest Lake Youth Service Bureau. Mr Duane Thompson seconded the
motion and motion passed unaimously.
Ordinance Number 49, Minnesota State Building Code
Mr Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adopt Ordinance Number 49,
Minnesota State Building Code and publish in the legal notices of
the Country Messenger. Mr Duane Thompson seconded the motion and
motion passed unanimously.
Police Department Firearms
Mr Duane Thompson made a motion to sell the two firearms for
$150.00 a piece. Mr Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and
motion passed unanimously.
Permission For December 15 and 16 1995 Christmas Bazaar
Mr Kevin Nickelson made a motion to allow the dog sledding,
skiing, sled rides for the Christmas Bazaar to be held at the
Community Center in December 15 and 16, 1995.
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This organization shall have hold, harmless insurance. Ms Edith
Hadlich seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously.
Presentation Of Bill From Mary Lou Simonson
Ms Dolores Peterson, Clerk presented a bill from Ms Mary Lou
Simonson, former Police Chief for the amount of $240.00 for
professional legal services from Mr Clyde Saari, Attorney.
Mr David Hebert, Township Attorney advised the Board Members
there is no legal authority for allowing the township payment of
these fees. Mr David Hebert would send a letter to Ms Mary Lou
Simonson informing Ms Simonson that the fees will not be paid by
New Scandia Township.
May Town Board Meeting
New Scandia Town Board meeting for May 16, 1995 will begin at
8:00 p.m. due to the School Board Elections.
Do res Peterson
New Scan Township Clerk