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03-19-96 tbMarch 19, 1996 The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Clerk, Dolores Peterson. The first order of business was to elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman for the year of 1996 by paper ballot. Charles Nordin was elected Chairman and Duane Thompson was elected Vice Chairman. The following Board Members were present: Chairman, Charles Nordin, Vice Chairman, Duane,Thompson, Edith Hadlich, Kevin Nickelson and Paul Rasmussen. Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the following consent agenda. A. Clerk's minutes have been presented for 2/20/95 and 2/496. B. Approval of Treasurer's report Balance February 1, 1996 $1,169,309.61 February receipts 76,428.53 Expenditures 76,894.33 Adjustments .60 Balance March 1, 1996 $1,168,843.21 C. Approval of March, 1996 Expenditures E. Adjournment Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Steve Spence/Fire Chief Mr Spence informed the board some options should be addressed for an addition to the Fire Hall and a Water Supply for the Department. Duane Thompson made a motion to review the abstract, restrictions and a possible need for a survey of the existing property on ®akhill Road. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Mike White Parks and Recreation Committee Mr White explained the need to mark and protect the trees planted in Winds In the Pines. Duane Thompson made a motion to allocate funds to stake plantings at Winds and The Pines Preserve for approximate $100.00. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and page 2 motion adopted unanimously. Mr Mike White requested funds form the Park Fund of approximate $1800.00, to purchase property from Myron Lindgren for a trail through his land to O'Brien Park. The funds are also needed to construct a temporary trail to the present park boundary and a construction of a parking area for approximate five cars. Duane Thompson made a motion to allocate $1800.00 for the purchase of property, temporary trail construction and construction of a parking area for five cars. Paul- Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. TOM PREW/TOWNSHIP ENGINEER Mr Tom Prew informed the board that due to numerous discussions with the State Health Department and the Well Contractor, Keys Well Drilling there is a need for a change in the well design. The changes involve drilling a larger diameter well, and being prepared to add an inner casing if necessary. Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the change order for the well with Keys Well Drilling for completion with compliance with the State Health Department by recommendation form TKDA. Duane Thompson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. REGRADE OF 182ND STREET It was agreed Tom Prew and Duane Thompson would complete and review plans for the 182nd Street Regrade and the residents would receive notice when this item will be discussed. ROAD COMMITTEE/DUANE THOMPSON Mr Thompson reported that the truck that was not able to be delivered would have to be rebid. It was agreed that Kevin Nickelson, Duane Thompson, Brian Jemelka and David Hebert would review the bid specifications. Duane Thompson made a motion to pay J-Craft Supplies the amount of $15,000.00 for a partial payment for truck equipment that has been manufactured and is unable to be installed on the truck which cannot be delivered. Edith Hadlich seconded and motion adopted unanimously. SCANDIA FOUR/MIKE PETERSON/DAMES SCHNEIDER Planning Commission recommends to the Town Board to approve the Conditional Use Permit for Scandia Four, A Minnesota Partnership, P.O. Box 254, Scandia, MN 55073. Property location: Ozark Court and Ozark Avenue. Lot 2, Block 1, Hawkinson Business Park. page 3 This property is zoned commercial and the use is permitted with the following conditions: 1. All applicable provisions of the New Scandia Township Zoning Ordinance, as well as any more restrictive provisions of Washington County concerning this development shall be complied with unless waived by this permit. 2. A septic system must be installed in accordance with a permit issued by Washington County prior to a certificate of occupancy being issued. 3. On -site drainage shall comply with the grading plan as submitted and approved by the Soil and Water Conservation District and Town Engineer. 4. Design and location of all drives, parking areas, and building location shall comply with the submitted site plan. 5. Parking area and drives must be paved and individual parking spaces striped. Handicap parking must be provided in accordance with the American Disability Act requirements. 6. Landscaping must be completed in accordance with the approved plan. 7. Any plantings subsequent to construction that do not survive must be replaced as needed and trees should be 1.5 inch. 8. All turfed areas on the parcel that have been disturbed or destroyed during the construction phase of this project shall be graded with topsoil and sodded or seeded as soon as possible. 9. If any outdoor lighting is proposed, lighting shall be in accordance with the standards of New Scandia Township and Washington County Ordinances. 10. Designs, locations, and specifications of signs shall conform with the New Scandia Township and Washington County Zoning Ordinances. All signs shall require a sign permit to be issued by Washington County. 11. All waste material and refuse shall be stored inside a fenced or screened area, or inside a structure. page 4 12. Any alterations to any of the submitted development plans shall require an additional conditional use permit. 13. The conditions of this permit shall apply to the land described and shall not in any way, except herein noted, be affected by any subsequent sale, lease or other change from the current ownership. 14. Non-compliance with the conditions and attachments of this permit shall be considered a violation of said permit and my result in revocation of said permit. 15. Construction shall begin within one (1) year after the issue date of this permit or the permit becomes void. 16. A certificate of compliance must be obtained from Washington County. 17. The Southwest entrance on Ozark Court is not to be constructed to eliminate a throughway. Findings: The Town determines that the proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, convenience, or general welfare of the Town, nor will cause serious traffic congestion nor hazards, nor will seriously depreciate surrounding property values, and that said use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance and the comprehensive plan, the Board may grant such conditional use permit. We would not foresee this type of business having a negative impact on the area. Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the Planning Commission recommendations. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. PETITION FOR SPEED ZONE ON OLINDA TRAIL A petition was presented to change speed zone on between the intersecting with 214th Street North and the south intersection with Olinda Lane from 40 mile an hour to 30 mile an hour. Mr David Brown also informed the board about the increase of the speed zone from 205th Street to 209th Street of 40 miles per hour. Paul Rasmussen made a motion to send a letter to Washington County Public Works requesting the change for both sections of road from 40 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour and this area was petitioned before for the decrease of speed. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. page 5 CARNELIAN MARINE WATERSHED BOARD Kevin Nickelson made a motion to reappoint Mr Robert Jensen to the Carnelian Marine Watershed Board. Duane Thompson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. WEED INSPECTOR Paul Rasmussen made a motion,to appoint Mr Frank Langer as Weed Inspector for the year of 1996 for New Scandia Township. Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT Edith Hadlich made a motion to appoint Charles Ellis to the Planning Commission for a term of 5 years. Duane Thompson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. LEGAL PAPER Duane Thompson made a motion to designate the Country Messenger as the legal paper for the year of 1996 for New Scandia Township. Paul Rasmussen seconded the, motion and motion adopted unanimously. TOWNSHIP DEPOSITORY Edith Hadlich made a motion to designate the Security State Bank of Marine the township depository for the year of 1996 for New Scandia Township. Duane Thompson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. CLERK INSTITUTE Paul Rasmussen made a motion to give permission to Sue Haugen to attend the Clerks Institute. Duane Thompson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Kevin Nickelson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Charles Nordin called the meeting to order again for further business. Payment For Land Surveying For Aerator Edith Hadlich made a motion for the payment of the Land Surveying for the aerator located on Bone Lake that one half of the fees be from the General Fund and one half from the Park Fund. page 6 Charles Nordin seconded the motion. Edith Hadlich, Charles Nordin, Duane Thompson voted yes, Kevin Nickelson opposed. Motion adopted. Kevin Nickelson made a motion to adjourn, Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Do ores Peterson New Scandia ownship Clerk