10-15-96 tbOctober 15, 1996
New Scandia Town Board regular meeting 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.
Consent Agenda
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the following Consent
Agenda:
A. Call to order
B. Clerk's minutes have been presented for September
15, 1996, September 24, 1996 and October 1, 1996
Town Board and October 1, 1996, Planning Commission
C. Approval of Treasurer's report
Balance September 1, 1996 $1,219,666.39
Receipts 37,665.91
Expenditures 66,237.82
Balance $1,191,094.48
D. Adjournment
Fire Department/Bill Havener
The clerk read the following appraisals for the Fire Deparment
Building, Mike Hermes/Century 21 and Associates, $163,800.00,
Robert Brunfelt/Edina Realty, $140,000.00 to $150,000.00.
It was agreed the Town Board have a Special Meeting on October
22, 1996 at 6:30 p.m. The board shall meet with the New Scandia
Fire and Rescue Department and view the building and discuss the
needs of Fire Department.
Township Attorney/David Hebert
Mr Hebert questioned if the Request For Proposal Of Engineering
Services was satisfactory? The board was satisfied with the
request and they also were submitted information from other
townships and cities, regarding Engineering Firms.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to instruct a letter be sent to
Engineering Firms requesting a proposal and also advertise,
perhaps in the League of Minnesota publications. Edith
Hadlich,yes, Kevin Nickelson, yes, Charles Nordin, yes and Paul
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Rasumssen, yes. Duane Thompson, opposed. Motion adopted.
Road Committee/Duane Thompson
Mr Thompson and Mr Jemelka viewed problems on township roads last
week and letters have been sent to residents that have cars,
fences, etc on road -right-of-way.
Mr Thompson reported that the T turn around is at the bottom of
the hill on the Williamsburg Plat and there is no way that the
road can be plowed, due to the steep grade of the hill.
The Modified Gravel has been'tested and it did not pass the
gradation test and the check for CAD Contracting shall be held
until the gravel has been corrected on 205th Street and 191st
Street. TKDA would send CAD Contracting a letter, regarding the
problem.
Residents were in attendance from 205th Street as the residents
had presented a petition to Mr Thompson, requesting Bituminous
Surfacing of the road. The residents voiced their complaints
regarding the problems with the road base, which was just
recently installed. The board informed the residents that a
proposal was given at the September board meeting, regarding the
Road Project for 1997 and that the bond is approximately
$750,000.00 and if they would add 205th Street to the project the
bond would way exceed the amount the township should bond for.
Mr Thompson informed the residents that 205th Street could be
considered for the 1999 Road Projects.
A petition was presented for Bituminous Surfacing of Langly
Avenue, Lamar Avenue, 186th Street, 185th Street, 190th street,
189th Street, 187th Street, Larkspur, 192nd Street, Layton
Avenue, Layton Court and Langly Court. Mr Thompson stated that
ditching and drainage needs to be completed in that area and this
area should be slated for the 1999, Road Project also.
A letter was received from Pat Mork 12725 181st Street, Marine,
MN opposing the bituminous surfacing of 181st Street and 182nd
Street. Ms Mork was opposing the surfacing, because 18 st Street
and 182nd Street are only accessed by traveling May Township
gravel roads.
Park and Recreation/Mike White
A decision was held regarding the filling of the ditch bordering
209th Street. It was agreed to fill the area where the Warming
House is located and have the pipe expendable for further
expansion at a further date if required.
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Mr Tom Prew would meet with the General Contractor, Daniel Booren
and instruct Mr Booren, the size of culvert that would be
required for the filling.
Mr Paul Rasmussen would contact GTE Telephone Company and request
a residential line for the Warming House.
Ms Edith Hadlich voiced her concerns regarding the use of ramps
and jumps on the Skating Facility.
Review Of Taco Daze/Tom Obst
Mr Obst reviewed the Taco Daze, which was held in September. Mr
Obst stated the need for a Standing Committee for the function.
Mr Nickelson informed the board there was a problem with a
circuit breaker and the township should consider to have a person
on duty for Taco Daze that knows the building when problems
arise. It was called to the attention of the board that the Boy
Scouts charge a fee for booth rental space on the grounds.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to appoint Edith Hadlich to the
serve on the Taco Daze Committee and the committee shall consist
of five to six members to coordinate the Taco Daze Celebration.
Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Township Engineer/Tom Prew
Mr Prew reported that the drainage project for Lofton Court and
197th Street is completed and recommended payment to Scandia
Trucking.
Duane Thompson made a motion for payment to Scandia Trucking in
the amount of $6,460.59 for Lofton Court and 197th Street. Paul
Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Mr Prew submitted the two quotes for the Electrical Service for
the Warming House:
(1) Schmitt Electric
(2) Bacon Electric
$11,800.00
10,740.00
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to award the Electrical Contract to
Bacon Electric in the amount of $10,740.00. Edith Hadlich
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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Manship Plumbing Advance
Duane Thompson made a motion to pay the advance to Manship
Plumbing in the amount of $12,500.00. Kevin Nickelson seconded
the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Review of TKDA/Richard Sobieck
Mr Sobieck reviewed the changes within the Engineering Firm of
TKDA. He mentioned there have been many retirements in the last
year and Department Heads have changed. Mr Sobieck plans to
visit each entity that they represent quarterly.
Mr Sobieck questioned what issues the Town Board had regarding
the Engineering Firm. The following items were addressed:
Skating Facility, Well, Lofton Court, Township Garage Design and
Computer Billing.
Mr Sobieck was informed the board would be interviewing other
Engineering Firms and that TKDA would also be interviewed.
Brush Roller Attachment For John Deere Tractor
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to purchase the brush roller for the
John Deere Tractor. Paul Rasmussen made the following amendment,
to instruct John Morrison to drive to Rogers, MN and view the
attachment and also give Mr Morrison the authority to purchase
the roller if the purchase cost is o.k. and the brush is in good
condition. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion. Kevin
Nickelson, yes, Paul Rasmussen, yes and Charles Nordin, yes.
Edith Hadlich, opposed, Duane Thompson, opposed. Motion passed.
Uptown Sewer System
The clerk informed the board there would not be any refund to the
entities for the Uptown Sewer System and there is a difference of
$273.41.
Duane Thompson made a motion to inform the entities there is no
refund on the project and that the township shall pay the
difference of $273.41. Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
Northern States Power/Paul Rasmussen
Mr Rasmussen reported he meet with Mr John E Wertish, Community
Service Manager and there is a possibility that Northern States
Power may give a donation to the Skating Facility.
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GTE Phone Cable Installation
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to grant permission to GTE Phone
Company to install telephone cable at the Hawkinson Business
Park. Duane Thompson seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
PN Products/Trailer Storage
The clerk was instructed to write Mr Peter Nora a letter
regarding the storage of trailers and debris at the corner of
Oakhill Road and Olinda Trail.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adjourn.
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