04-16-96 tbApril 16, 1996
The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman,
Charles Nordin. The following members were present: Chairman,
Charles Nordin, Vice Chairman, Duane Thompson, Edith Hadlich,
Kevin Nickelson and Paul Rasmussen.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the following consent
agenda:
A. Clerk's minutes have been presented for 3/19/96,
4/2/96, Town Board and 4/2/96 Planning Commission
and 3//14/96 Density.
B. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Balance as of March 1, 1996 $1,168,853.21
March Receipts 23,048.30
March Expenditures 165,747.64
Balance April 1, 1996 $1,026,143.87
C. Approval of April expenditures
D. Adjournment
Duane Thompson seconded the.motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
STEVE SPENCE/FIRE CHIEF
Steve Spence reported the need for a water supply and space for
the Fire Department. He presented a estimate from TKDA for a
Development Plan for the Fire Department. It was agreed to
discuss this issue at the May Town Board meeting.
PARK AND RECREATION/MIKE WHITE
Mr White requested funds in the amount of $15,000.00 for
playground equipment in the park by the Community Center.
Duane Thompson made a motion to allocate $12,500.00 for
Playground Equipment. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
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Gravel Bid Opening
The following Gravel Bids were received.
(1) J and C Trucking $71,820.00
(2) Valley Paving 78,960.00
(3) Cad Trucking 70,200.00
(4,) Peterson Excavating 94,400.00
Duane Thompson made a motion this item be on the May 7,
Board meeting, so Mr Prew,,Township Engineer can review
Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
181st Street and 182nd Street
1996
the bids.
It was agreed to have a Informational Meeting on May 7, 1996 at
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to review and discuss the regrading of
181st Street and 182nd Street. Mr Tom Prew, Township Engineer
will be present at the meeting to present plans and review the
plans with the citizens. All property owners will be notified by
letter of the meeting.
Signage For Crime Prevention
A group of citizens from 240th Street requested permission for
signage on their street in connection with the Crime Prevention
Program.
Edith Hadlich made a motion to allow signage on 240th Street
in connection with the Crime Prevention Program through
Washington County. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (State Contracts)
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to join the Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement through the State of Minnesota. Edith Hadlich seconded
the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
The purchasing of the new truck shall be discussed at the May 7,
1996 Town Board meeting.
Skating Facilit
Mr Nick Wojtowicz presented the plans for the Skating Facility
which shall be constructed this summer. Mr Wojtowicz will be the
Construction Manager and he also proposed there shall be a lot of
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volunteer labor for the project. Mr Wojtowicz was requesting
approval of the plan so Mr Wojtowicz could advertise for bids for
the project.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the plan as presented by
Mr Nick Wojtowicz and designed by T.K.D.A. for the site and
building. Duane Thompson seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
John Olsen
Mr Olsen was questioning the surface water drain off with the
Road Improvement for Oakhill Road. He also informed the board of
the increased activity in the parking lot by the Fire Hall. Mr
and Ms Olsen requested a privacy screen between their residence
and the parking lot. It was agreed Don Theisen, Washington
County Public Works Department and Mark Doneux, Washington County
Soil and Conservation would view the site. The board also agreed
to install some type of trees for the screening.
Swenson Recycling Agreement
Duane Thompson made a motion to sign the Swenson Recycling
Agreement for the year of 1996 with the same fees as 1995. Paul
Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Oak Wilt
Ms Mandy Musielewicz presented three scenarios for Landowner
Notification of Inspection for Diseased Oaks and the proposed
budget for Oak Wilt for 1996.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to use Scenario Number Two for the
Oak Wilt Program. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Edith Hadlich made a motion to approve the 1996 Budget for Oak
Wilt. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Uptown Sewer Ordinance
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to adopt the Uptown Sewer Ordinance
Number 55. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Duane Thompson made a motion to transfer $500.00 to the Uptown
Sewer Fund from the General Fund and start a separate checking
account as the account for the 201 Project. Edith Hadlich
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seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Employment Policy
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adopt the Employment Policy for
New Scandia Township, as written per new draft and change on page
6. Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Employment Agreement(Brian Jemelka)
Duane Thompson made a motion to adopt the Employment Agreement
for Brian Jemelka. Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Forest Lake Youth Service Bureau _
Duane Thompson made a motion to sign the Forest Lake Service
Agreement between Forest Lake Youth Service Bureau and New
Scandia Township. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Exemption #6 For Wetland Impacts With Reconstruction of County 52
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to approve the Wetland Conservation
Act Exemption #6 for wetland impacts covered under Army Corps of
Engineers Nationwide Exemption #3 for the County 52 Improvement
Project in New Scandia Township calculated at 0.35 acres. Edith
Hadlich seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Township Mining Ordinance Section 701.10
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to hold a Public Hearing on June 4,
1996 at the Planning Commission meeting for a possible change in
the Mining Ordinance Section 701.10. Edith Hadlich seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Report On Ordinance 706.03 and 706.04 Regarding Site Visit
Kevin Nickelson stated he had viewed the area and it appeared
o.k. Charles Nordin stated he felt it was to early in the season
to make a judgement on the area.
Richard Bradley Connection To The 201 Project
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to grant permission to Richard
Bradley to connect to the 201 Project and the fee for the
connection payable to New Scandia Township shall be $1,000.00.
Duane Thompson seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
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Letter From Joyce Heinisch
A letter was discussed that had been received from Joyce Heinisch
regarding drainage onto her land and destroying the corn crop.
It was agreed that Kevin Nickelson, Paul Rasmussen and Tom Prew,
Township Engineer view the site on Wednesday, April 17, 1996.
Allowance Fees For Mail Box Replacement
Paul Rasmussen made a motion the allowance for replacement of a
mail box and post be set at $30.00. Edith Hadlich seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously. _
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to adjourn. Paul Rasmussen
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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New Scandia Township Clerk
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