08-20-96 tbAugust 20, 1996
The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman,
Charles Nordin. The following Board Members were also present:
Charles Nordin, Chairman, Duane Thompson, Vice Chairman, Edith
Hadlich, Kevin Nickelson and Paul Rasmussen.
Consent Agenda
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the following consent
agendas
A. Call to order
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Clerk's minutes have been presented for July 16, 1996
Town Board and August 6, 1996 Planning Commission
Approval of Treasurer's report
Balance July 1, 1996
Receipts
Expenditures
Balance
D. Adjournment
$902,905.04
485,867.54
112,508.19
$1,276,254.39
Duane Thompson seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Uptown Lighting
Due the citizens in attendance regarding the Uptown Lighting
Project, Mr Nordin informed the citizens he would take comments
regarding the project.
Mr Robert Duncan stated the persons in the Scandia Housing would
like to see the project completed and that the Scandia/Marine
Lions had donated $5,000.00 for the project at a earlier date and
he felt that amount was still available. Mr Wendell Johnson
stated that the project should be completed when Oakhill Road is
reconstructed. Mr Fred Sova voiced his concern about the
contractor paying the prevailing wages. Ms Colleen Firkus stated
that this project should coincide with the road construction and
asked if the township had any long range plans for the Town
Center.
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Fire Chief/Steve Spence
Mr Steve Spence reported the plans for possible addition to the
Fire Hall or possible new site with a new Fire Hall should be
available in approximately one week.
Park and Recreation Committee/Mike White
Mr Mike White reported that Lori Lown mailed a letter of
resignation from the Park and Recreation Committee.
Duane Thompson made a motion to accept the letter of resignation
from Lori Lown and advertise for members to serve on the Park and
Recreation Committee and the Road Committee. Edith Hadlich
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Mr Mike White suggested a chain be placed across the Community
Center entrance and this be locked at night and opened in the
morning. The question was asked who would lock the entrance
every night. It was agreed this was not feasible.
Road Committee/Duane Thompson
Mr Thompson reported he hadreceived a letter from Landmark
Surveying and the surveying project around Big Marine Lake shall
be completed by October 1, 1996.
Taco Daze/Tom Obst
Mr Obst requested satellite and police protection for the Taco
Daze, which shall be held on September 7, 1996.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to approve a expenditure of
$590.00 for the Taco Daze and this amount shall be for two police
officers, car and two satellite. Paul Rasmussen seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Bill Ruddy/Bituminous Surfacing For Meadowbrook
Mr Bill Ruddy requested that the Town Board consider the petition
he had presented for Bituminous Surfacing of Meadowbrook for the
next project.
Miller Avenue
Chisago Lakes, Chairman was present and questioned if the Town
Board had made a decision on the extension of Miller Avenue to
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238th Street. He stated the Chisago Lakes Town Board have agreed
to share half of the cost and requested New Scandia Township
stake the road and advertise for bids. This road is
approximately 1000 feet. David Hebert, Attorney stated this land
was donated to the Township by Washington County with
restrictions. The site shall be maintained for the public
outdoor recreation use in accordance with the grant agreement
between the State of Minnesota and Washington County. So
therefore a replacement of Park Land would have to be purchased.
It was agreed to review the wetland inventory and discuss this
subject on the August 27, .1996 special meeting.
Property Line Change For, Dahl, Pratt and Passmore
Duane Thompson made a motion to wavier the Minor Subdivision
requirements to change the property lines for Dahl, Pratt and
Passmore and to grant permission to the township clerk to stamp
the deed for recording Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
Speed Study For Mayberry/Lofton Avenue
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to authorize the clerk to send a
letter to the Department of Transportation requesting a speed
survey for Mayberry/Lofton,Avenue. Duane Thompson seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
The board discussed signs and, speed on 195th Street to Lakamaga
and the need for a curve sign at the intersection and the need
for some type of lighting or reflectors on the intersection of
Lofton and Highway 97. The clerk would discuss these items with
the Department of Transportation.
Benefits For John Morrison
This item was tabled and will be discussed on August 27, 1996,
special meeting as the board requested more information from Mr
Morrison.
Workers Compensation Reduction In Premiums
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to participate with Comprehensive
Managed Care at the initial cost of $100.00 and this enables the
township to receive a 10% reduction in the Workers Compensation
premiums. Duane Thompson seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
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Tom Prew/Township Engineer
Duane Thompson made a motion to approve the following items
recommended by the Township Engineer:
1. Approve Compensating Change Order No.3 in the
amount of $2437.50
2. Approve Final Payment Certificate No.5 to Peterson
Excavating in the amount of $6096.06.
3. Authorize staff to release excess escrow funds in the
amount of $2700.00 to the users of the Uptown
Septic System.
Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Mavberrv/Lofton Project
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to pass the resolution declaring
costs to be assessed and order preparation of proposed assessment
roll. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Duane Thompson made a motion for payment to Valley Paving in the
amount $189,998.77, less 5% retainage. Kevin Nickelson seconded
the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Uptown Lighting Prol ect
Mr Tom Prew reviewed the Uptown Lighting Project bids, which were
as follows:
Bidder
1. Specialty Electric $57,533.00
2. Muller-Prybil Utilities 58,480.12
3. Bob's Electric 73,169.60
4. Egan -McKay Electric 76,917.50
S. NSP-Electric 97,110.00
Engineers Estimate
$70,055.00
Alternate Bid
$ 8,500.00
12,562.65
14,425.00
21,430.00
Mr Fred Sova voiced his concern about paying the prevailing wage
scale for the project and Ms Hadlich stated that she would
contact the Electrical Union Hall, regarding this issue.
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Mr Tom Prew stated that Specialty Electric agreed to continue
with the same bid for the project until 1997 when the road
construction will begin.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to accept the bid from Specialty
Electric in the amount of $57,533.00. Edith Hadlich seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Lofton Court Erosion Control
Mr Tom Prew stated he had met with Mark Dounnay of Washington
County Soil and Water Conservation District and Curt Sparks of
the Forest Lake Water Management Organization and they have
agreed on a solution to repair the erosion problem between Lofton
Court and Bone Lake.
Edith Hadlich made a motion to repair the erosion problem between
Lofton Court and Bone Lake for the estimated cost of $10,000.00,
but the township shall have authorization from the Forest Lake
Water Management Organization for the project. Kevin Nickelson
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Duane Thompson made a motion to solicit bids for ditching work on
197th Street at the estimated cost of $5,000.00. Edith Hadlich
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
D lores Peterson
New Scandia Township Clerk