10-06-98 tbOctober 6, 1998
New Scandia Town Board meeting was called to order by Chairman,
Dennis Seefeldt. The following Board Members were also present:
Dennis Seefeldt, Chairman, Paul Rasmussen, Vice Chairman, Robert
Jensen, Kevin Nickelson and Bruce McConoughey.
Tom Peterson/Feasibility Report For Road Project
Tom Peterson presented the Feasibility Report for the 1999 Road
Project. He reported the total mileage is 8.4 miles and the
total estimated cost for the upgrading and bituminous surfacing
is $1,172,476.00.
Robert Jensen made a motion to accept the Feasibility Report for
the Road Project of 1999 and accept the Resolution Receiving The
Report and Calling A Hearing On The Improvement on November 19,
1998. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
R. Kilty and David Hume Minor Subdivision
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to wavier the Minor Subdivision
requirements for Richard Kilty and David Hume for a lot line
change. Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Brush Removal
Dennis Seefeldt reported that .Ann Rinkenberger, Oldfield Road was
concerned about the brush cutting by her homesite. Mr. Seefeldt
had informed Ms. Rinkenberger that the township was cutting in
the road -right-of-way.
Ms. Esther Murphy, 13519 240th Street was present and requested a
letter be read into the minutes regarding the brush trimming by
her homesite. She stated evergreens were butchered by using the
tiger blade. Kevin Nickelson stated he had viewed the property
and stated there was problem with the clearing and that. Mr. Helke
would be contacted to clean up the area.
Kevin Nickelson/Road Supervisor
Kevin Nickelson reported Truck Utilities was the lowest quote for
the plow to be attached to the pick-up truck at $2,944.00.
Robert Jensen made a motion to purchase the plow for the pick-up
truck from Truck Utilities at the cost of $2,944.00 installed.
Bruce McConoughey seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Kevin Nickelson stated Mr. Jemelka was driving the pick-up truck
to and from work as there is no storage for the truck and
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questioned how to find room for the truck in the garage. It was
agreed to store some item at the Scandia Storage in the Hawkinson
Business Park.
Colleen Firkus/Job Description Update
Colleen Firkus requested the Town Board review the point system
and update the job description for the Town Treasurer. It was
agreed Robert Jensen and Paul Rasmussen meet with David Hebert,
Township Attorney and review the job description and point
system.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to increase Treasurer, Colleen
Firkus a 2.3 cost of living and retroactive from January 1, 1998.
The new rate be $11.25 per hour until the job description has
been reviewed. Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to increase Clerk, Dolores Peterson
a 2.3 cost of living and retroactive from January 1, 1998 and the
new rate be $18.30 per hour. Robert Jensen seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
Robert Jensen/NEWMO
Robert Jensen reported that there appears to be no other
alternative, but to dissolve the NEWMO. The City of Forest Lake,
can not help with any of the financing, so due to lack of
financing it will be disbanded.
Letter To Fred Heinonen Regarding Zoning and Comprehensive Plan
Robert Jensen made a motion to accept the letter composed by
David Hebert, Township Attorney to Mr. Fred Heinonen regarding
Mr. Heinonen°s questions on Zoning and Comprehensive Plan.
Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
GTE Telephone Company Permits
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to grant permission to GTE
Telephone Company to install buried cable on Meadowbrook,
Meadowbrook and Lofton, 220th Street, 230th and Oldfield.
Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adjourn, Bruce McConoughey
seconded the motion and meeting adjourned.
Dolores Peterson
New Scandia Township Cle