5-20-97 tbMay 20, 1997
The regular Town Board meeting was called to order by Chairman,
Charles Nordin. The following Board Members were present:
Chairman, Charles Nordin, Vice Chairman, Paul Rasmussen, Kevin
Nickelson, Robert Jensen and Dennis Seefeldt.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the following consent
agenda with correction.
(1) Call to order
(2) Clerks minutes have been presented for 04/08/97,
04/15/97 and 05/06/97 Town Board and 05/06/97
Planning Commission
(3) Treasurer's report
Balance April 1, 1997 $939,953.31
Receipts 3,656.48
Expenditures 55,019.43
Balance April 30, 1997 $888,590.36
(4) Payment of May Expenditures
(5) Adjournment
Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Fire Chief/Steve Spence
Steve Spence, Fire Chief expressed his concerns regarding
underground storage tank and pump system to fill fire tankers
from the Community Center well and this would not be sufficient.
After much discussion regarding the water supply it was agreed
to contact the new engineering firm about this subject and
discuss this at the June 17, 1997 meeting.
Public Hearing For 1997 Road Improvement
Four parcels were missed for the 1997 Road Improvement Project,
so therefore another public hearing had to be held for the four
following property owners: James Hillman, Arlen Johnson, Jeff
House and Paul Houle. Parties notified were not in attendance,
so there was no discussion.
The following Board Members were present for the Public Hearing.
Charles Nordin, Paul Rasmussen, Kevin Nickelson, Robert Jensen
and Dennis Seefeldt.
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Kevin Nickelson made a motion to confirm the previous resolution
dated January 9, 1997 and approve the 1997 Road Improvement
Project. Robert Jensen seconded the motion. Charles Nordin, yes
Paul Rasmussen, yes, Kevin Nickelson, yes, Robert Jensen, yes
and Dennis Seefeldt, yes. Motion adopted unanimously.
Parks and Recreation/Mike White
Shirley Sova read a letter regarding the cost of the Skating
Facility. Ms. Sova requested a itemized cost of all expenses and
requested this to be published in the Country Messenger.
Mike White reported the playground equipment is almost completed
and he stated Nickelson Plastics would donate a picnic table if
the township purchased a table. He also stated the need for some
benches by the playground equipment. Mr. Jensen, Supervisor
requested Mr. White to have this information in writing with cost
quotes.
A group of residents from 199th Street and Parkview Lane were in
attendance opposing the proposed Multi -Use Trail through Wm.
O'Brien State Park. The board informed the residents this
project is proposed by the Parks and Recreation Committee and a
survey was taken throughout the township and trails ranked very
high in the survey. The residents were informed if this trail is
constructed a public hearing would be held and residents within
500 feet would be notified.
Tom Noyes Minor Subdivision
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to wavier the Minor Subdivision for
Tom Noyes as this is not creating a residential site only a small
parcel to another lot. Robert Jensen seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
Tom Obst/Representative For Taco Days
Charles Nordin made a motion to appoint Robert Jensen the
representative for Taco Days. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Curt Sparks/Watershed
Mr. Curt Sparks reviewed information regarding the new formation
of the Forest Lake Water Management Organization/discussed permit
fees and joint powers agreement.
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Contract/Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, Inc
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to sign the contract for
Engineering Services with Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and
Associates, Inc. as revised by Township Attorney, David Hebert.
Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Gravel Bid
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to award the Gravel Bid to J and C
Trucking the lowest bidder and a responsible bidder. Dennis
Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Street Light On Lofton Avenue
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to install a street light on Lofton
Avenue off of Highway 97. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion.
Charles Nordin, no, Robert Jensen, no, Dennis Seefeldt, no and
Paul Rasmussen, no. Kevin Nickelson, yes. Motion failed.
Road Committee
Mr Nickelson informed the board that some of the township roads
need patching and possible change of subgrade standards. The
following roads will be graveled this summer, Pilar, 220th
Street, Mayberry, 185th Street, Norrell, 228th Street, 195th
Street and Mayberry Trail. Mr. Tom Peterson will be invited to
attend the July 14, 1997 Road Committee meeting.
Quotes For Cleaning Septic Tank/Lift Station/Uptown System
The quotes were opened for the cleaning of the Uptown System, but
there was concern if the bidders both bid the same way. Ms.
Peterson would contact the bidders for clarification.
Swenson Recycling
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to sign the Recycling Agreement with
Swenson Recycling. Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Landscaping By Fire Hall
Dennis Seefeldt informed the board the total cost for the
landscaping by the Fire Hall would be $750.00.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the quote for landscaping
by the Fire Hall in the amount of $750.00. Kevin Nickelson
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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Specillty Electric
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the partial payment
to Specialty Electric in the amount of $18,824.25. Kevin
Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
GTE Phone Cable
Robert Jensen made a motion to approve the installation
of a service drop by G.T.E. Phone Company on 185th Street, 180th
Lane and 240th Street. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
Interviews For Planning Commission and Park and Recreation
Committee
The board set May 27, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. for interviews for the
Planning Commission and Park and Recreation Committee.
Painting of Entry Way
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to approve the painting of the
entry way of the Community Center by Panola Painting Systems in
the amount of $475.00. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
Usage Of Well
Robert Jensen made a motion not to allow any water usage from the
Community Center well and to rescind the motion for Mr. Larkey
for the usage granted to Mr. Larkey on April 15, 1997.
Motion seconded by Dennis Seefeldt. Charles Nordin, yes, Paul
Rasmussen, yes, Dennis Seefeldt, yes and Robert Jensen, yes.
Kevin Nickelson, opposed. Motion adopted.
Forest Lake Youth Service Bureau
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to sign the Forest Lake Service
Bureau Agreement for the year of 1997. Robert Jensen seconded
the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Volunteer Work For Community Service
Robert Jensen made a motion to allow volunteer work for community
service to help on the restoration of the grounds. Paul
Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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Transferring of Funds
Robert Jensen made a motion to transfer funds from the Police
Fund of $28,809.97 and Truck Indebtness of $967.85 to the Park
Fund. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion. Charles Nordin, yes
Paul Rasmussen, yes, Robert Jensen, yes and Dennis Seefeldt,
yes. Kevin Nickelson, abstained. Motion adopted.
Coucrar At A Township Residence
The Town Board suggested a letter be sent to Washington County
Sheriff Department regarding a resident keeping a cougar on the
homesite and also contact Wayne Eller, Game Warden about this
issue.
Work Station For Township Office
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to build a work station for the
township office by Jeffery Black in the amount of Q$2,250.00.
Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Cleaninq Position
Robert Jensen made a motion to allow the clerk to hire a cleaning
person for the Community Center and this person shall not be on
the payroll. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to allow the township office to pay
Peterson Excavating with the 30th of May fund accounting.
Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Robert Jensen made a motion to allow the township office to pay
Barber Electric with the 30th of May fund accounting. Dennis
Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
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