10-21-97 tbOctober 21, 1997
New Scandia Town Board meeting was called to order by Chairman,
Charles Nordin. The following Board Members were also present:
Charles Nordin, Chairman, Paul Rasmussen, Vice Chairman, Robert
Jensen, Kevin Nickelson and Dennis Seefeldt.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the following consent
agenda:
(1) Call to order
(2) Clerk's minutes have been presented for 9/2/97,
9/4/97, 10/1/97, 10/7/97 and Planning Commission
9/2/97, 9/23/97, 9/24/97 and 10/7/97.
(3) Approval of Treasurer's report
(4) Balance August 31, 1997 $1,518,911.45
Receipts 14,477.53
Expenditures 225,907.77
Adjustments Void Check 196.81
Balance $1,307,284.40
(5) Approval of payment of October vouchers
(6) Adjournment
Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Park and Recreation Committee/Mike White
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to appoint Dr. John Spaulding and
Gary Hogle to the Park and Recreation Committee for a 5 year
term. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted
IV unanimously.
Mr. Mike White stated the State of Minnesota has formed a Task
Force regarding the trail entrance into Wm O'Brien State Park, so
the township does not have to make a decision on this matter.
Township Engineer/Tom Peterson
Kevin Nickelson made a motion that the driveway to Parcel B in
the Richard Barry Minor Subdivision enter off the southerly 130
feet on Quinten or Tract F. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
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Tom Peterson and Kevin Nickelson discussed the progress on the
turn arounds being built for the township. The turn -around on
Quinten will require a easement from Dan Willius and Richard
Barry. The turn -around on 235th Street off of Meadowbrook will
be installed on the south side to the east due to the location of
a septic system on the proposed site and the turn -around off of
220th will be installed on the existing right-of-way by the
Barbara Williams residence.
Tom Peterson informed the board the project on Pilar exceeded the
quote due to the extra ditching on Pilar Road.
Tom Peterson reviewed the proposed Road Standards for the
township. Mr. Peterson would revise some of the standards and
present this at a later date for acceptance.
Review of Sites For New Scandia Fire and Rescue Department
The Township Board viewed two possible sites on October 20, 1997
for the New Scandia Fire and Rescue Department. The property
owned by Nickelson Plastics is on the north side of Highway 97
and Mr. Nickelson informed the board he would donate one acre and
would like to use the well for his business that would be drilled
for the Fire Department. There was discussion that the one acre
may not be enough land, but it may be a possibility the township
could acquire more land to the east from Mr. and Mrs. Glendon
Sodergren. The second site is owned by Mr. Barry Farver and Mrs.
Ellen Farver and this site is 2 1/2 acres with 3/4 open land and
the price is $49,900.00.
Mr. Peterson also presented information and cost estimate of a
well for the New Scandia Fire and Rescue Department. Mr.
Peterson reviewed the three alternates and Bonestro Rosene
Anderlik and Associates recommended alternate number 3, which is
as follows; A test well would be drilled at the production well
site and would be used for a "24 hour pumping test. The test well
would also yield samples that, along with a gamma log, would
determine the depth of the aquifer formations. The data would be
analyzed and a prediction of a production well capacity provided.
Captain McGloughlin
Mr. McGloughlin informed the board that Sheriff, James Frank has
assigned a liaison to various boards and councils throughout the
county and that Captain McGloughlin has been assigned to New
Scandia Township. He stated he would be the contact person
regarding any issues or statistics the township would request.
This program should provide communication between the Washington
County Sheriff Department and the Township.
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Renewal of Pull Tabs/Trails End
Orlo Sandivck requested renewal of pull tabs at the Trails End
Restaurant on Scandia Trail. The question was asked how much
does the township receive from the pull tabs and Mr. Sandvick
stated the township would have to request for a donation in
writing.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to request $7,000.00 from Lakes Area
Recreation Association for the Skating Facility from the pull tab
operation and request a financial report. Kevin Nickelson
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the renewal of the Pull
Tabs operation at the Trails End Restaurant Robert Jensen
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Kevin Nickelson/Road Supervisor
Sale Of Snowblower
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to sell the snowblower that was
purchased approximately 5 years for the John Deere Tractor or
explore the options like sealed bids or a trade in for some other
equipment. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Mr. Nickelson informed the problems with snowplowing of streets
in the Bliss Addition and he thought the township maybe able to
vacate some of the street . Robert Jensen stated the need for a
maintenance agreement to maintain the channel. Mr. Jensen would
review this issue. Mr. Nickelson would contact Mr. Roger Rydeen
regarding the plowing of some of these streets.
Ms. Gladys Lien requested the township to reimburse her for the
surveying of Pilar Road that was needed with her Minor
Subdivision.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to reimburse Ms. Gladys Lien
$300.00 for the surveying when Ms. Lien presents the bills from
the surveying company to the township office. Robert Jensen
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
A discussion was held regarding the maintenance of the newly
installed sidewalks and it was agreed Mr. Nickelson would discuss
this issue with the Maintenance Department.
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Approval of Partial Payment For Tower Asphalt
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the partial payment to
Tower Asphalt in the amount of $95,005.43. Kevin Nickelson
seconded the motion. Mr. Nickelson informed the board a lot of
the shouldering has not been completed and that the township
should hold this check and if they finish the job in two weeks
the check maybe released. Dennis Seefeldt voted yes, Kevin
Nickelson, no, Robert Jensen no, Paul Rasmussen, no. Motion
failed.
The board informed Mr. Nickelson he could use his discretion when
the check should be released to Tower Asphalt and Colleen Firkus
shall contact Tom Prew, Engineer about this issue and Mr. Prew
shall inform Tower Asphalt the reason the township is not
releasing the payment.
Telephone Cable and Telephone Drops
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the installation of
telephone cable and telephone drops by GTE Telephone Company on
Scandia, Novak Avenue and Pomroy Avenue. Dennis Seefeldt
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Purchasing Of Christmas Decorations
Robert Jensen made a motion to purchase the Christmas Decorations
from Wayne Manufacturing in the amount of $3,145.00. Paul
Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Note: If was agreed Mr. Jensen would contact the Lions regarding
the possibility of a donation for the lights and Ms. Peterson
would contact the Scandia Civic Club regarding the possibility of
a donation for the lights.
Position Of Planner For The Township
The clerk was directed to receive proposals and quotes from
various consultants.
Growth Management Task Force
Kevin Nickelson informed the Town Board that the final Growth
Management Task Force meeting shall be held on Friday, November
20, 1997 at 7:00 p.m.
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Meeting On Speed Limit On Sylvan Lake
Dennis Seefeldt made a motion to send a letter to Forest Lake
Township stating the New Scandia Township has agreed the speed
limit shall not be changed for Sylvan Lake. Robert Jensen
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Dennis Seefeldt made a motion to adjourn. Robert Jensen seconded
the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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