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08-15-95 tbAugust 15, 1995 The regular monthly meeting was called to order to Chairman, Charles Nordin. The following Board Members were present: Vice Chairman, Duane Thompson, Edith Hadlich, Kevin Nickelson and Paul Rasmussen. Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the following consent agenda and the township pay the bill to Warren White that was submitted by the Sewer Committee. Duane Thompson seconded the motion. Kevin Nickelson, Charles Nordin, Paul Rasmussen and Duane Thompson voted yes. Edith Hadlich opposed and motion passed. A. Call to order 10 C. 10 a Clerk's minutes have been presented for July 18, 1995 and July 26, 1995 Approval of treasurer's report Balance August 1, 1995 $773,443.24 Receipts 477,011.11 Expenditures 121,572.36 Total $1,128,881.99 Review payment of bill for Warren White in the amount of $758.70 Adjournment KRIS THORNTON AND DON THEISEN/OAKHILL ROAD CONSTRUCTION Ms Thornton and Mr Theisen reviewed the Oakhill Road preferred alternatives and were requesting approval for further design of the road. They discussed burying of electric poles and wires and ornamental lighting and this cost would be 1009.- to the township. The design showed crossing over Oakhill to the Lions Park and using the existing trail with upgrade and then crossing at the Oakhill Cottages and a bituminous walk on the south side of Oakhill. It was the consensus of the public they preferred concrete walk and did not want the children crossing Oakhill twice. Mr Gronquist and Mr Hooley were concerned as the walk would intrude on their property. It was suggested to move the road over towards the Lions Park in that area. The preferred alternative plan which the County was proposing for walks would cost the township approximately $20,000.00 and page 2 with the addition of concrete walks from the school to 209th Street the cost was approximately $48,000.00. Kevin Nickelson made a motion to review section two of the preferred alternative plan and move the road closer to the Lions Park and to complete a study on section one and submit the information at the October Town Board meeting. Duane Thompson seconded the motion and passed unanimously. DOWNTOWN RECREATION COMMITTEE Ms Kelly Garbe representing the Downtown Recreation Committee spoke regarding the following concerns of the committee: (1) There is not ample square footage for the size of the project (2) Lot size of 2.75 acres is too crowded for building and adequate parking with existing wetlands (3) Parking lot would have to hold a minimum of 33 parking spaces (4) Property set back requirements would they be met (5) Noise and light pollution from proposed rink in an established neighborhood (6) There are existing wetlands on proposed property (7) DNR needs to do an Environmental Impact Study on property (8) Where would holding pond be placed to hold run off from parking lot to keep from polluting existing wetlands (9) High density of adults and children in existing area (10) Increase of traffic on already hazardous road (11) With increase of traffic County 52 is not adequate and the road is not wide enough even after future improvements (12) Why eliminate a very popular T Ball Field that has cost New Scandia Township $19,266.00 which does not include surveying and engineering fees (13) When recent poll was taken, rink was not number #1 choice page 3 (14) Within the community there are three very adequate sites: Elementary School, Lighted Fast Pitch Field, The Winds Preserve (15) It is easy to regulate and decide when it does not interfere with the life style and the living standard of their neighborhood MS SARAH STEHLY PRESENTATION OF THE PROPOSED SKATING FACILITIES Ms Stehly reviewed ten different sites in the township for the Skating Facilities and reported that the findings concur with the findings of the Park and Recreation Committee's 1992 decision to develop the existing T-Field for the future skating park. She also informed the public that TKDA Engineering Firm have a letter of August 8, 1995 stating the site development can be configured to include a parking lot for 40 cars as well as the Hockey Rink, Open Skating Area and the Warming House. Ms Stehly completed her presentation with the following requests: (1) Complies necessary budget information (2) Continue the development of the site selected in 1992 (3) Continue fundraising efforts Residents in the proposed area where concerned about the following items: (1) Safety of the children walking from the Scandia Elementary School (2) Noise problem, lighting in residential area (3) Sites in Scandia area now not properly maintained (4) The skating facilities should be placed in a non residential area (5) The cost to install the T Field and the T Field has to be replaced (6) The Park and Recreation was not involved in the proposal and most of the members opposed the site Residents not living the proposed area questioned the cost to the taxpayers over the years for maintenance, insurance, etc. page 4 Mr Dan Marx stated there is a site available at the Scandia Elementary School and requested the board members to view the site with him. The clerk stated she had spoken to Principal, Ms Opp and she had requested the school officials and town officials discuss the issue. Ms Kelly Garbe presented a petition with signatures stating to ask the Town Board to eliminate the Oakhill Road site for the Leonard Wojtowicz Skating Park. The petition had thirty seven signatures and is on file in the township office. Mr Charles Nordin stated he would personally meet with the Parks and Recreation Committee and Ms Stehly to receive pros and cons from the committee. Paul Rasmussen made a motion that a decision be made at the September 5, 1995 Town Board meeting and Mr Rasmussen informed the residents if the Park and Recreation Committee vote yes or no, that does not mean it would be tabled as the Parks and Recreation Committee are only a advisory committee. Edith Hadlich seconded the motion. This motion was not voted on. Kevin Nickelson made a motion to construct a Skating Facility in New Scandia Township. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously. Ms Claudine Goodrich informed the residents that in no way did Ms Stehly want to destroy a neighborhood as she felt a Skating Facility could be the vocal point of the community and that Ms Stehly and her family have a lot of interest in both hockey and skating. Mr Nick Wojtowicz stated that Sarah Stehly has withdrawn her bequest for the Skating Facility. STEVE SPENCE (FIRE CHIEF) Mr Spence informed the board the Fire Department was interested in sharing the cost of the well that would be required for the Skating Facilities, but must accommodate the number of gallons per minute to fill the fire trucks. Mr Spence stated a party has offered to donate a siren to the township, which would be used mainly as a Civil Defense alert. page 5 Mr Spence stated a resident was concerned about the siren and the loud noise and questioned if it was necessary to have a siren. Mr Spence stated if the pagers fail this is a way to alert the volunteers and also alert residents that there is a emergency and the need for the department on the streets and highways. Mr Thompson informed Mr Spence to leave the siren on. Mr Spence has concerns with the numbering system for residents and especially in the Scandia Housing Development. Mr Spence would contact Roger Harris from Washington County Public Works. Duane Thompson made a motion to approve the Fire Department to have a Bon Fire for Taco Daze on September 9, 1995. Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously. PARKS AND RECREATION The clerk read the letter of resignation from Mr Tom Vogen on the Park and Recreation Committee. Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the resignation of Mr Tom Vogen on the Parks and Recreation Committee. Duane Thompson seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously. Ms Lori Gordon reported the findings on the property owned on Goose Lake by New Scandia Township. She stated it is the Park and Recreation Committee recommendation that the committee believe it to be dedicated park land and should remain park property and if sold be appraised by an independent service and if sold the monies should be deposited in the Park Fund and earmarked for multi use trails. Mr Hebert stated this is dedicated as park land and the site can be sold. Mr Nickelson requested this issue be on the September 19, 1995 agenda. Mr Bob Lee reported on the progress of Winds In The Pines Preserve, he stated the shrubs are planted and growing. The committee are trying to obtain access from government land to access to the river. TOWNSHIP ENGINEER (TOM PREW) Duane Thompson made a motion to award the bid for the Mayberry Trail/Lofton Avenue Project to Hardrives Inc. in the amount of $201,295.50. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and passed unanimously. Duane Thompson made a motion to reject the bid for the Cold Asphalt in the amount $42,736.00 from Hardrives Inc. Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously. page 6 WILLIAM WILSON (KLEIN POMMERN AM SEE ADDITIONS Duane Thompson made a motion that Mr Wilson may begin road construction following the township specifications and to be inspected by the township engineer. Mr Wilson must follow the recommendations by Forest Lake Watershed letter dated, August 8, 1995. Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously. MANDY MUSIELEWICZ (FORESTER) Ms Musielewicz was requesting funding for a newsletter informing the residents about Oak Wilt in the amount of $855.10. Ms Musielewicz presented a copy of the proposed newsletter also. Kevin Nickelson made a motion to accept the proposed budget amount to print and mail a newsletter for Oak Wilt to all New Scandia Township residents. Duane Thompson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. VACATION OF LAKEWOOD AVENUE Duane Thompson made a motion to adopt the resolution to hold a public hearing on September 19, 1995 to vacate Lakewood Avenue in Mineyahta Beach. Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. VACATION OF COLUMBUS STREET,. Kevin Nickelson made a motion to adopt the resolution to hold a public hearing on September 19, 1995 to vacate Columbus Street in the Revision of Vasa. Duane Thompson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. PAUL ROGOSHESKE ATTORNEY FEES FOR MS SIMONSON Mr David Hebert requested approval from the Town Board to contact the Attorney General Office and ask Mr Humphrey an opinion regarding the payment of attorney fees for Ms Mary Lou Simonson, former Chief of Police of New Scandia Township. The Town Board gave Mr Hebert approval to contact the Attorney General for a opinion. AERATOR PURCHASE AGREEMENT Kevin Nickelson made a motion to sign the aerator purchase agreement with Bruce and Janet Swenson. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. page 7 UPTOWN SEWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT Edith-Hadlich made a motion to purchase property from Hall and Hermina Rasmussen for the Uptown Sewer System. Duane Thompson seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously. UPTOWN SEWER SYSTEM Paul Rasmussen made a motion that a Uptown Sewer Fund be established with $15,000.00 from the Police Fund and $20,000.00 from the General Fund. Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Paul Rasmussen made a motion to direct the Engineer, Tom Prew to prepare the specifications for the system and advertise for bids. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously. Dress son New Scandi Township Clerk