02-20-96 tbFebruary 20, 1996
The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman,
Charles Nordin. The following Board Members were present:
Chairman, Charles Nordin, Kevin Nickelson, Paul Rasmussen.
Absent were Vice Chairman, Duane Thompson and Edith Hadlich.
CONSENT AGENDA
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the following consent
agenda.
1. Call to order
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Clerk's minutes have been presented for 1/16/96, 1/25/96
and 2/6/96 Town Board and 2/6/96 Planning Commission.
Approval of Treasurer's report
Balance January 1, 1996
Receipts
Expenditures
Balance February 1, 1996
$1,143,569.86
98,230.11
72,954.86
$1,168,845.11
Milbrandt Enterprises have increased the service cost
from $225.00 per month to $255.00 per month. This
has been the first increase in four years.
Payment of February Expenditures
Adjournment
Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/BILL HAVENER
Mr Havener presented a application for signature for a grant from
the Department of Natural Resources which is specified for radios
and pagers.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to sign the application for the
grant from the Department of Natural Resources for the Fire
Department. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
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PARKS AND RECREATION/MIKE WHITE
Mike White presented a permanent easement agreement from Myron
Lindgren to the new proposed park boundaries. He stated the need
for the widening of Old Marine Trail in that area for the parking
of five to seven cars. Mr Charles Nordin expressed his desire of
the Park and Recreation Committee to review the proposal and
visit the site.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to the Park and Recreation
Committee review the concept and view the site and report back to
the Town Board at a later date. Paul Rasmussen seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
TRUCK STATUS/JOHN CHRISTIE
Mr John Christie reported a electronic device cannot be built on
the truck that was bid by Iten Chevrolet. Mr John Christie
stated he was prepared to go below bid price with the
demonstrator truck and this truck is equipped and the truck also
has air conditioning which was not on the bid price. Ms Peterson
reported that J Craft Equipment had informed her most of the
equipment had been completed as we expected a earlier winter
delivery. It was agreed to review the truck status at the March
4, 1996 Town Board meeting.
UPDATE ON COUNTY 52/DON THEISEN
Mr Theisen reported the final plans will be completed shortly for
the road construction of County 52/Oakhill Road. The final plans
will be available at the Open House scheduled at the Community
Center on March 4, 1996.
JAMES SCHMITT/OLINDA TRAIL RECONSTRUCTION
Mr Schmitt reviewed the reconstruction for Olinda Trail scheduled
for the year of 1997. Mr Schmitt stated at this time the State
will make the decision of whether or not Olinda Trail will be
designated as a Natural Preservation Status Route. The following
issues must be addressed before any designing of the road, such
as, wetlands, right of way, trail, shoulder width, speeds,
parking and Natural Preservation Route.
RECYCLING GRANT
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to sign the Memorandum of Agreement
For Drop Off Center Recycling Grant Distribution. Kevin
Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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DENSITY WORKSHOP
Mr Kevin Nickelson suggested a Workshop be held to review the
report on density prepared by Ginny Harris. It was agreed to
hold a Density Workshop on March 14, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. and to
include Mr Blair Joselyn, Chairman of the Planning Commission to
be present at the meeting.
AMENDMENT TO THE SHORELINE MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE
Mr Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adopt the amendment to the
Shoreline Management Ordinance Number 54 as stated in the
document. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously. _
UPTOWN SEWER ORDINANCE
Mr David Hebert presented a draft of the Uptown Sewer Ordinance
and a discussion was held pertaining to reading of the meters,
pumping, future hook-ups and billing. The ordinance will be
presented and adopted at a later date.
TOWNSHIP ENGINEER/TOM PREW 182ND STREET AND 181ST STREET
Mr Tom Prew suggested due to special problems with the
reconstruction of these two streets a Task Force should be formed
with approximately 5 persons. Brian Jemelka, Duane Thompson and
Tom Prew will serve on the Task Force and two residents in the
area shall also serve.
WILLIAMSBURG PLAT/BILL WILSON
Kevin Nickelson made a motion a Hammer Head be constructed 30 to
40 feet to the North line of the property of the plat, with a 3
to 1 slope. Mr Wilson shall prepare the entrance permit and
submit the permit to the township for signature. Paul Rasmussen
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the full
Medical/Hospitalization Plan for full time employees and half of
the Dental Plan for full time employees. The employer shall pay
$.11 per hour and the employee shall pay $.11 per hour. Kevin
Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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LIGHTED BALLFIELD/JAMES LINDBERG
Mr James Lindberg presented a proposal for the Scandia Rod and
Gun Club, a non-profit organization to turn over ownership to the
township with a restrictive deed. The following would be the
participants: Scandia Rod and Gun Club, New Scandia Township,
Scandia/Marine Lions and the Scandia Softball Association. The
townships role would be to assume ownership of the land,
providing liability insurance for the property and incurring the
expenses of waste disposal and electricity. The benefit to the
township would be a gift of central property in the community, as
well as gaining a softball field in which to play district
softball games on or two night a week. _
Kevin Nickelson made a motion that the township continue to
agree with accepting the lighted softball field property with the
overall concept through a restrictive deed. To authorize
expenditures from township funds to prepare a abstract. Paul
Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Do ores 1_ e rson
New Scand' Township Clerk