11-19-96 tbNovember 19, 1996
New Scandia Town Board regular meeting was called to order by
Charles Nordin, Chairman. The following Board Members were
present: Charles Nordin, Chairman, Edith Hadlich, Kevin
Nickelson, Paul Rasmussen. Absent was Duane Thompson, Vice
Chairman.
CONSENT AGENDA
Paul Rasmussen made a motion,to approve the following consent
agenda.
A. Call to order
B. Clerk minutes have been presented for October
16, 1996
C. Approval of Treasurer's report
Balance October 1, 1996 $1,191,094.48
Receipts 30,502.53
Expenditures 156,016.84
Balance
D. Adjournment
$1,065,580.17
Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
FIRE CHIEF/SIEVE SPENCE
Mr Spence informed the board the estimates for the addition and
new Fire Station were overestimated. Mr Spence presented some
figures from a local contractor, which did not include the septic
system, electric or heating and these figures where
approximately,$82,000.00 for the addition and $230,000.00 for a
new building. Mr Spence stated the addition shall serve the Fire
Department for approximately five (5) to ten (10) years and the
new building approximately twenty five (25) years.
It was agreed the Town Board appoint a Task Force Committee to
review different alternatives for the Fire Station.
PETITION TO DELETE THE ROAD EASEMENT IN SCANDIA PLAT
A petition was presented to delete the 60 feet of Lot 1 and Lot
3, Block 18 in the Plat of Scandia, but one adjoining property
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had not signed the petition as of this date.
Edith Hadlich made a motion to set the date of a Public Hearing
for December 17, 1996 to consider to delete the road easement on
contingent the adjoining property owner sign the petition.
Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
Mr Mike White informed the board the Parks and Recreation
recommended not to pay the•full amount of the playground
equipment invoice. The board agreed to pay 50°; of the remaining
balance on November 19 and 25% of the remaining balance on
November 30. The 25% balance of the invoice shall be paid when
the structure is completed.
OXBORO LANE BITUMINOUS SURFACING PETITION
Greg Isaacson presented a petition from the residents on Oxoboro
Lane for bituminous surfacing.
JAYEEN THATCHER/JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATION FOR
WCA
Ms Thatcher reviewed the Joint Powers Agreement For
Administration For The Wetland Conservation Act. Ms Thatcher
stated the law is extremely complex and this would help with the
paper work involved, but the Town Board would have the final
approval. Ms Thatcher would present a revised agreement and this
would be on the December agenda.
DEAN LINDGREN/MARINE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ASSOC
Dean Lindgren informed the board that the Marine Watershed
Management Association are rewriting the Watershed Plan,
including a new structure of water management and taxing powers.
Mr Lindgren stated that he hoped the township would retain
permitting authority.
WAIVER MINOR SUBDIVISION/ERMA NELSON
Elieen Weber, Realtor for Erma Nelson reviewed the property
exchange between, Erma Nelson and John Beattie.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to wavier the requirements of the
Minor Subdivision Ordinance for Erma Nelson/John Beattie on
condition the parcels be combined. Ms Nelson must be aware there
is no assurance this is a public roadway that enters into her
residence. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and adopted
unanimously.
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REGIONAL BLUEPRINT PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
The board was presented a letter from Peggy Reichert and
Associates regarding the Public Hearings being held by the
Metropolitan Council on Regional Growth Management. It was
agreed the township board shall meet on November 24, 1996 at 8:30
p.m. to discuss the amendments after the Growth Management
Committee meeting on that date as the committee should have their
input on the draft by Ms Reichert.
TOM PREW/TOWNSHIP ENGINEER
Edith Hadlich made a motion to instruct the Township Engineer,
Tom Prew to prepare a Feasibility Report on the following roads
for a the possible 1997 Road Project; 181st Street, 182nd
Street, Parkview, 199th, Oxboro Avenue, Oxboro Lane, 191st
Street, and 205th Street. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the road for the Riverview
Plat, providing the township receive record drawings from the
Mullin's Engineer. Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
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Mr Earl Erickson, Orwell Avenue reported that since Orwell has
been bituminous surfaced he has a drainage problem on his
property. Mr Erickson had been informed a catch basin could be
installed to the west. It was agreed to review this item at the
December 17, 1996 meeting as Mr Thompson will be in attendance at
that meeting and he is familiar with the problem.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to reduce the retainage for Valley
Paving on the Mayberry/Lofton Project to the amount of $2,000.00.
Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Utilities Permit from
GTE Telephone Company for buried cable on 238th Street and
Mallard Avenue/Bone Lake Estates. Edith Hadlich seconded and
motion adopted unanimously.
REVIEW OF 1997 PAY SCALE FOR TOWNSHIP EMPLOYEES
The township board reviewed the pay scale of employees for 1997.
Mr Brian Jemelka was present and stated he was hired under the
Washington County Contract and requested the same pay scale as
Washington County. Mr Jemelka was informed by the board that the
board is not the same as twenty two years ago and the board is
not obligated to that decision. Mr Jemelka was also informed the
New Scandia Township benefits are better than Washington County.
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Mr Paul Rasmussen suggested the review of the pay equity be
reviewed on November 26, 1996 Special Meeting as Mr Duane
Thompson is not present and Mr Thompson is more involved with the
Public Works Department.
PAY SCALE FOR WATERSHED MEETING/CALVIN FLOERKE
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to continue the $35.00 fee for
meetings attended by Calvin Floerke. In the future all
committees that qualify shall be reimbursed at $15.00 per
meeting. Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
LETTER FROM GAMMELGARDEN MUSEUM
A letter was read from the Gammelgarden Museum Board stating the
concerns of the board regarding the Taco Daze activities. It was
agreed to contact the Washington County Sheriffs Department and
request that one of the Deputies that was duty that evening be
present at the December 17, 1996 Board Meeting.
INSULATION FOR TOWNSHIP GARAGE
Mr Daniel Booren informed the board the township garage is in
need of insulation. The township office would contact Northern
States Power regarding a Energy Report for the garage.
SOFTBALL METAL FENCE DONATION
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to donate the Softball Metal
Fence, which was removed due to the Skating Facilities, to
Forest Lake School District. Edith Hadlich seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
Paul Rasmussen made motion to adjourn.
LorDo ores Peterson
New Scandi Township Clerk