08-06-96 tbAugust 6, 1996
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Board was called to order
by Chairman, Charles Nordin. The following Board Members were
present: Charles Nordin, Chairman, Duane Thompson, Vice
Chairman, Edith Hadlich, Kevin Nickelson and Paul Rasmussen.
Road Width For Bone Lake Estates
Mr Charles Nordin questioned the reasoning for the road width on
the Bone Lake Estates Cluster Development. He stated the
township has road standards and the width is 24 feet as of this
date and why would the board change the standards. Mr Nickelson
stated he favored the 20 foot road width in Cluster Developments,
and this issue should be addressed when the township rewrites the
ordinance. Mr Thompson stated he was in favor of a 24 foot road
width.
Mr Charles Nordin made a motion to change to the road width for
the Bone Lake Estates from 20 foot to 24 foot hard surface.
Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion. Edith Hadlich, Kevin
Nickelson, Charles Nordin, Duane Thompson voted yes. Paul
Rasmussen voted no. Motion passed.
Specifications For Controls and Pumps For Community
Center/Skating Facility Well
Duane Thompson made a motion to approve the specifications for
Control and Pumps for the Community Center/Skating Facility Well
and authorize Tom Prew, Township Engineer to advertise for bids
and open bids August 29, 1996. The bids for the project shall be
awarded on September 3, 1996. Edith Hadlich seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
Long Term Investment With Smith and Barney/Sue Haugen
Ms Haugen requested permission to invest approximately $75,000.00
to $50,000.00 with Smith and Barney for a larger per cent of
interest. Due to the length of the investment and the
possibility of interest rates increasing the board directed Ms
Haugen to contact the local banks in the area or a Federal Bank
and also speak to the Township Auditor. This item was tabled
until the August 20, 1996 Town Board meeting.
Steve Morris/Wetland Application
Mr Steve Morris presented a Wetland Application to re-establish
pre-existing pond. This area is spring feed, but at the base of
a steep slope (12-12). Over the past 60+ plus years top soil run
off and other sediment have filled the pond creating a bog. The
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clerk reported that Washington County Soil and Water Conservation
District, Forest Lake Watershed, Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have approved the
application.
Duane Thompson made a motion to approve the Wetland Application
for Steve Morris, 22880 Manning Trail North, Scandia, MN 55073.
Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Dale Murray/Wetland Application
Mr Dale Murray's wetland application was
replacement of old drain tile with a PVC
reported that Washington County Soil and
District, Rice Creek Watershed District,
Natural Resources and U.S. Army Corps of
the application.
presented for the
culvert. The clerk
Water Conservation
Minnesota Department of
Engineers have approved
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to approve the Wetland Application
for Dale Murray, 17820 Manning Trail North, Marine, MN 55047 on
the grounds that all entities have approved the application.
Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Appointment Of Election Judges
Duane Thompson made motion to appoint the following Election
Judges: Judy Woodhouse, Kathy Carlisle, Mary Hulemann, Rita
Hageman, Darlen Waskey, Colleen Firkus, Gwen McCurdy, Gary Hogle,
Vivian Westermeier, Richard Hadlich, Shirley Ahlm and Patti
Funni. Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Edith Hadlich made the following amendment to the motion.
Dolores Peterson shall be the Head Judge of the Election. Paul
Rasmussen seconded the amendment and amendment unanimously.
Mayberry/Lofton Project
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to authorize the Township Engineer
and Town Clerk to prepare the assessment roll and sign the
resolution pertaining to the assessment roll. Edith Hadlich
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Kathy Noyes/Permission To Live In Motor Home
Duane Thompson made a motion to allow Kathy Noyes to live in a
motor home one month during construction of a home on the
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premises. Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Letter Pertaining To Payment Of Attorney Fees For Mary Lou
Simonson From Attorney Generals Office
Mr Charles Nordin reviewed the letter which was received from the
Attorney General, Hubert Humphrey pertaining to the payment of
attorney fees for Mary Lou Simonson, former Police Officer of the
township. Mr Nordin informed the board that Mr Humphrey stated
the township is not obligated or authorized to reimburse Ms
Simonson.
Vincent Turnblad Property
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to sign the permission letter for
the Vincent Turnblad property, which shall be used for a
experimental development by the University of Minnesota. Edith
Hadlich seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Surveying Progress Of The Big Marine Lake Area
The clerk was directed to send Mr LaVayne Dupslaff, Landmark
Surveying a letter informing Mr Dupslaff that this project was to
be completed by April 1, 1996 and that this project shall be
completed at the earliest date possible.
Location of Warming House For Skating Facility
A discussion was held regarding the road setback of the Warming
House for the Skating Facility. Mr David Hebert stated he had
researched this setback and he found no law requiring this and
the board did approve the site plan at a earlier meeting. This
also had been reviewed by the Township Engineer and there is no
other site for the building. There is no problem with site
distance on the location.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept Mr David Hebert, Township
Attorney°s opinion on this matter. Duane Thompson seconded the
motion. Edith Hadlich, Charles Nordin, Duane Thompson and Paul
Rasmussen voted yes. Kevin Nickelson voted no. Motion adopted.
Edith Hadlich made a motion to adjourn. Kevin Nickelson seconded
the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Do ores P son
New Scandia ownship Clerk