5-06-97 tbMay 6, 1997
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Board was called to order
by Chairman, Charles Nordin. The following Board Members were
present: Charles Nordin, Chairman, Paul Rasmussen, Vice
Chairman, Kevin Nickelson, Robert Jensen and Dennis Seefeldt.
Gravel Bids
The following Gravel Bids were received:
(1) J and C Trucking $70,100.00
(2) Peterson Excavating 81,650.00
(3) Dresel Contracting 77,325.00
(4) Valley Paving, Inc. 82,080.00
The gravel bid will be awarded at the May 21, 1997 Town Board
meeting.
Jeff House
Mr Jeff House withdraw his cartway access as he feels he will be
able to purchase property from Mr. Richard Jensen for access to
his property.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to accept Mr House's withdrawal for
a cartway through Dr. Weber's property and the route through Mr.
Weber's property is not the preferred route. Paul Rasmussen
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Bruce Dresel
Mr Bruce Dresel was requesting a change in the Gravel Mining
hours. He proposed the hours during the week from 7:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. and four hours on Saturday. No decision was made and
Mr. Dresel would speak to Barton Sand and Gravel and Bracht Bros.
Inc. about the possibility of changing hours.
Contract With Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik And Associates
Mr David Hebert, Township Attorney, presented comments in writing
regarding the Agreement between New Scandia Township and
Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, Inc. The board would
review the comments and this will be on the May 2a, 1997 Town
Board agenda.
Bond Counsel And Bonding For The 1997 Road Improvement Project
Dennis Seefeldt made a motion to engage Kennedy and Graven for
the Bond Counsel for the 1997 Road Improvement Project. Robert
Jensen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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Paul Rasmussen made a motion to bond for $700,000.00 for 5 years
payable 1999 and each year after. Robert Jensen seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Cleaning Personnel
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to advertise for the cleaning
position at the Community Center at $8.00 per hour. Kevin
Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
201 Sewer Connect For Jeff Dahlberg
Robert Jensen made a motion to allow Mr. Jeff Dahlberg to connect
to the 201 Sewer for the fee of $1,000.00 and Mr. Dahlberg must
pay all the connecting fees. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
Purchase Of Water from Skating Facility/Community Center Well
Charles Nordin stated Mr. Wally Srock had requested to purchase
water from the Skating Facility/Community Center Well for farming
purposes. The board was concerned about the pesticides and the
decision was not to allow Mr. Srock to purchase water.
Washington County Proposed Ordinance
Mr. Dennis O'Donnell requested to meet with staff, one member of
the Town Board and Planning Commission to review the proposed new
ordinance changes. It was agreed the following would meet with
Mr. O'Donnell on May 9, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Dennis Seefeldt, Kevin
Nickelson and Charles Ellis.
Planning Services For Comprehensive Plan Update
Kevin Nickelson presented a letter from Peggy A. Reichert and
Associates, Inc. to extend Ms. Reichert contract to assist the
township in the update of its comprehensive plan.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to approve the extension of Ms.
Reichert contract for the Comprehensive Plan. Robert Jensen
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Negotiation Meeting For International Union, Local 49
A meeting was scheduled for May 8, 1997 at 1:00 pm. to meet with
Mr. Tim Connors Union Representative with the following persons:
Paul Rasmussen, Robert Jensen and Dolores Peterson.
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Mike White/Park and Recreation
Mike White informed the board the Gammel Garden Museum would
donate the concrete picnic tables to the township and he
suggested to place one by the skating facility and two in back by
the tennis courts. It was agreed the township did not want to
place the tables on these sites, but suggested they be placed at
the Bone Lake Park site.
Mike White stated the center post of the playground equipment has
not been supplied by Premier Playground Equipment and he was
requesting to have this engineered by Nickelson Plastics.
Robert Jensen made a motion to instruct Mr. Mike
the center post completed and finish the project
playground equipment. Kevin Nickelson seconded
motion adopted unanimously.
Meeting adjourned
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