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8-19-97 tbAugust 19, 1997 The regular monthly of the Town Board was called to order by Chairman, Charles Nordin. The following Board Members were present: Charles Nordin, Chairman, Robert Jensen, Kevin Nickelson and Dennis Seefeldt. Vice Chairman, Paul Rasmussen was absent: Kevin Nickelson made a motion to adopt the following consent agenda. 1. Call to order 2. Clerk's minutes have been presented for 7/15/97 and 8/5/97 Town Board and 8/5/97 Planning Commission 3. Approval of Treasurer's report Balance July 1, 1997 $872,030.43 Receipts 546,358.69 Expenditures 221,138.20 1997 Road Imp. CD 540,000.00 Balance $1,737,250.92 4. Adjournment Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Park and Recreation Committee and Fire Department did not have reports for the August meeting. Road Committee/Kevin Nickelson Robert Jensen made motion to purchase the 10 AMP Base Radio in the amount of $892.36 and have the base radio installed at the Kevin Nickelson home as this seems to be the best type of communication. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Mr. David Hebert, Township Attorney informed the board that Mr. Ralph Brown does not want to give the township a permanent easement for the turnaround on 182nd Street, but will give the township permission to have the turnaround and use it in good faith. Kevin Nickelson made motion to instruct Mr. David Hebert, Township Attorney to write a letter for the permission of the use of the turnaround to Mr. Ralph Brown. Robert Jensen seconded the page 2 motion and motion adopted unanimously. Earl Erickson/Water Problems on Orwell Avenue Mr. Nickelson stated he had received a quote from a local contractor to correct the water problem on Orwell Avenue for Mr. Earl Erickson which would divert the water into a wetland. Mr. Nickelson stated the quote of $3,850.00 was substantially higher then he had expected and he would like Tom Peterson, Township Engineer to view this site and this item be placed on the September 2, 1997 Board Meeting. Township Engineer/Tom Peterson Mr. Peterson reported the following quotes for Patching and Seal Coating of Parking Lot. (1) Patching (Cadlwell Asphalt, Inc.) $41,615.10 (2) Seal Coating Parking Lot (Allied Blacktop) Traprock (FA-3) 8,250.00 Traprock (1/8 inch): 7,910.80 Mr. Peterson stated due to the high quotes these projects be done next year and to bid these projects early in 1998. Pilar Road/Improvements Mr. Peterson reviewed the three options regarding the road improvement for Pilar Road. Dennis Seefeldt made a motion to accept option 3 of the Pilar Road Improvement and refer to the letter dated July 24, 1997 from Jyneen Thatcher, Wetland Technician with Minnesota Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Turn Arounds Mr. Peterson and Mr. Jemelka had viewed the following sites that needed turn arounds: 220th Street, Pennfield, Quiten Avenue, Meadowbrook, 205th and Langly Court/Layton Avenue. It was agreed to attempt to do some of the turn arounds this fall. Bruce McConoughey/Letter Regarding Trail Into Wm O'Brien Mr. McConoughey had sent a letter to the Town Board opposing the proposed trail into Wm O'Brien State Park with regards to the number of horses that would enter the parka parking of trailers and sanitation. Mr. McCooughey and other residents from that page 3 area would be notified by mail regarding the informational meeting to be held on September 9, 1997 on the proposed trail. Street Lighting Mr. Wayne Schmitt reviewed the installation of the conduit and the placement of the service panel for the Street Lighting Project. It was agreed to set a meeting on Thursday, August 21, 1997 with the Tom Prew, TKDA Engineering, Kevin Nickelson, Dennis Seefeldt, Project Engineer for Washington County Public Works, Specialty Electric and the State Electrical Inspector. Assessment Hearing For 1997 Road Improvement Protect The date for the Assessment Hearing for the 1997 Road Improvement Project was set for October 1, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Petition To Bituminous Surface A petition was presented for bituminous surfacing of Peabody Trail North and 220th Street. Robert Jensen made a motion to consider the bituminous surfacing of Peabody Trail North and 220th Street with the next project. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Extension For County Planning Robert Jensen made a motion to send a letter to Washington County Planning Department of Health to consider the extension of planning services for the township until December of 1998. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Scholarship Dennis Seefeldt made a motion to approve that applications for the Leonard Wojtowicz Memorial Scholarship be made available through the Skating Park or Community Center. Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Petition For Speed Limit A petition was presented for a speed limit on 220th Street. Kevin Nickelson made a motion to accept the petition for a speed limit on 220th Street and submit the petition to the page 4 the State of Minnesota. Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Watershed Management Organization/Joint Powers Agreement Kevin Nickelson made a motion to approve and sign the Joint Powers Agreement between, Town of Chisago Lake, Town of Forest Lake, City of Forest Lake, Town of Wyoming, City of Wyoming and Town of New Scandia. Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Tobacco Ordinance The tobacco ordinance was reviewed and it was agreed the Clerk would contact the County regarding a uniform ordinance by the County and the need of enforcement of the ordinance as the township would have a problem with enforcement without a Police Department. Road Approval For Williamsburg Plat Robert Jensen made a motion to accept the road in the plat of Williamsburg pending all fees have been submitted by TKDA. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Partial Payment/Tower Asphalt Kevin Nickelson made a motion to approve the partial payment of $162,547.47 to Tower Asphalt for the 1997 Road Improvement Project. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Easements For County Road 3, Project/Olinda Trail Robert Jensen made a motion to sign the easements for County Road 3 Project/Olinda Trail. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Dolores Peterson New Scandi Township Clerk