09-26-95 special tbSeptember 26, 1995
On the above date New Scandia Town Board held a Workshop Meeting
for the Skating Facility. The following Board Members were
present: Chairman, Charles Nordin, Vice Chairman, Duane
Thompson, Edith Hadlich, Kevin Nickelson and Paul Rasmussen.
The following residents were also present Laurie Gordon,
Shirley Sova, Nancy Peterson and Mike White members of the Parks
and Recreation Committee. Ken Ostlund, Dan Sandager and Nancy
Peterson, Architectural Committee. Tom Prew, Township Engineer.
Tara Wojtowicz and Susan Haugen, Skating Task Force Committee.
Steve Spence, Fire Chief. Thomas Obst, Robert Jensen, Dan Marx
and Matt Isaacson, residents.
SKATING SITE
Tom Prew presented two site proposals for the Skating Site.
Discussion was held in regards to location of the warming house
and it was the consensus of the public the site with the warming
house located closer to 209th Street was the best location.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the site with the warming
house located to the north close to 209th Street. Charles
Nordin, yes, Kevin Nickelson, yes, Duane Thompson, yes, Paul
Rasmussen, yes. Edith Hadlich, opposed. Motion passed.
It was agreed for the year of 1995 and early part of 1996 there
would only be a pleasure rink and the installation of a light
pole.
There was much discussion regarding the ballfield which will not
be located on the site by the Community Center when the rinks are
installed. It was decided to contact the Christ Household of
Faith and the Lighted Ballfield representatives in regards to
leasing the fields for the summer of 1996.
Duane Thompson made a motion to install one light and receive
quotes for the grading of the pleasure rink. Kevin Nickelson
seconded and motion passed unanimously.
Edith Hadlich made a motion to regrade the Tee Field and plant
grass seed. Duane Thompson seconded the motion and motion passed
unanimously.
A discussion was held regarding the proposed well for the Fire
Department and the use of flooding the rinks. Mr Spence, Fire
Chief stated the department needs a large volume of water and a
holding tank and the department wants a well that would fill the
tanks in a short time. Mr Spence felt the well should be located
in the area where the new maintenance garage maybe built.
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Mr Tom Prew was directed to give the township a cost estimate
from TKDA for preparing specifications for a proposed well for
the Skating Facility and Fire Department and have the information
available for the October 3, 1995 Town Board meeting.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Mr Kevin Nickelson reported that Mary Lenz, Bill Plowman and Mr
Nickelson meet with the Metropolitan Council to review the New
Scandia Comprehensive Plan and Washington Comprehensive Plan and
that Washington Countys' Plan will have final approval on October
3, 1995. It was agreed that Mr Nickelson attend the meeting at
Washington County, October 3, 1995.
Mr Paul Rasmussen questioned the Board Members if there should be
a discussion of Police Protection for New Scandia Township. Mr
Rasmussen would contact, the City of Marine and May Township and
ask if either parties would consider contracting with the County
and divide the hours between the parties. It was agreed to place
this on the agenda for October 3, 1995.
Meeting adjourned.
Dolores Peterson
New Scanda Township Clerk