09-03-96 tbSeptember 3, 1996
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Board was called to order
by Chairman, Charles Nordin. The following Board Members were
present: Chairman, Charles Nordin, Vice Chairman, Duane
Thompson, Edith Hadlich, Kevin Nickelson and Paul Rasmussen.
Reduction Of Letter Of Credit For Williamsburg Plat/William
Wilson
Duane Thompson made a motion to
the amount of $38,130.00 for the
Wilson. Paul Rasmussen seconded
unanimously.
Tree Removal By Skating Facility
reduce the letter of credit to
Williamsburg Plat/William
the motion and motion adopted
A decision was held regarding the removal of the ash tree by the
Skating Facility. Ms Hadlich expressed her concern of the
location of the Warming House as she felt there had been a change
of the location and that the board was not aware of the location.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to leave the maple tree and remove
the ash tree and the decision of the location of the removed tree
be made by the Chairman of the Park and Recreation Committee.
Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Northern States Power Company Application
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the installation of a gas
main to serve two existing homes on 220th Street, contingent on
approval by the Township Engineer, Tom Prew. Duane Thompson
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Letter From Security State Agency/Regarding Skateboarding on
Skating Facility
A letter was reviewed regarding skateboarding issues from the
Security State Agency. Mr John Serier summarized the following
requirements if the township allows jumps or ramps on the
facility.
A. The area must be fenced.
B. Signage requirements
C. Security and supervision must be provided.
D. The township must inform the insurer immediately in order
to allow preinspection of the area by the Insurer°s Loss
Control Department.
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E. The township must comply with all of the recommendations
of the Loss Control Department prior to opening the
area to the public.
F. The additional premium for this increased risk will be
$5,000.00 to $10,000.00.
G. A deductible of $5,000.00 will be added to the policy which
will apply to claims arising from skateboarding.
The insurance information regarding this issue is filed under Ice
Facility.
Paul Rasmusssen made a motion not to allow jumps and ramps for
skateboarding on the Ice Facility due to the increased liability
of a additional premium of $5,000.00 to $10,000.00 and a
deductible of $5,000.00. Signs shall be posted stating, no jumps
or ramps or other structure shall be permitted on the skating
surface. Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Speed Bump On Service Lane Off Of Highway 97
A resident living on the service lane off of Highway 97, informed
the township office and Ms Hadlich the problems with persons
using the service lane as a,by pass for the flashing beacon on
Highway 97 and the problems with high speed on the service lane.
Edith Hadlich made a motion to install speed bumps on the Service
Lane off of Highway 97. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
Joint Powers Agreement For Forest Lake Water Management Assoc
David Hebert reviewed the Joint Powers Agreement for the Forest
Lake Water Management Association. Kevin Nickelson will report
on the Capital Improvement and be more specific on the permitting
authority issue in the Joint Powers Agreement. Mr Nickelson
shall report back at the September 17, 1996 Town Board meeting.
Duane Thompson made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Dolores Peterson
ew Scan a Township Clerk