2-17-98 tbFebruary 17. 1998
The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman,
Charles Nordin. The following Board Members were also present:
Chairman, Charles Nordin, Vice Chairman, Paul Rasmussen, Robert
Jensen, Kevin Nickelson and Dennis Seefeldt.
Consent Agenda
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the consent agenda
with corrections on January 20, 1998 Town Board meeting.
1. Call to order
2. Clerk's minutes have been presented for January 20, 1998
and February 3, 1998 Town Board meeting.
3. Approval of Treasurer's report
Balance January 1, 1998 $1,342,033.57
Receipts 176,819.24
Expenditures 156,803.07
Balance January 31, 1998 $1,362,049.74
4. Approval of February vouchers
5. Adjournment
Fire Chief/Steve Spence
Mr. Spence reported the communication problems have not been
solved as of this date. The Fire Department has applied for
another Grant from the Department of Natural Resources.
Park and Recreation/Mike White
Mr. White stated the Park and Recreation Committee are reviewing
the possibility of trails through the Bone Lake Park. Mr. White
stated there are three members on the Skating Committee and
requested a addition of two new members, so the committee would
be composed of five members. It was agreed the township office
shall advertise for volunteers.
Speed Limit on Lake Sylvan
Mr. Charles Nordin questioned the residents on Lake Sylvan if
there had been a compromise for the proposed speed limit increase
by homeowners?
The residents informed the Township Board there had been no
compromise by the homeowners.
Mr. Kevin Nickelson stated he was concerned about the water
Quality of the Lake, but with the small increase of water skiing
would not change the water quality of the Lake.
Mr. Dennis Seefeldt expressed the following issues regarding the
research of increasing the speed limit: 1) What is the right
decision, 2) The majority favor no increase in speed limit, 3)
Forest Lake Water Management is opposed, 4) The letter from the
Department of Natural Resources states that Lake Sylvan does not
meet the minimum recommendations, 5) Safety issue with the size
and shape of Lake Sylvan, 6) Noise is a nuisance, 7) The speed
limit went into effect in 1975 and persons knew what the rules
where when they purchased the property, 8) Prohibit water skiing
and increase the speed limit to 15 to 20 miles an hour, but no
personal water craft.
Mr. Robert Jensen stated the persons that purchased homes and
where informed about the speed limit have a right not to have
these rules changed and the majority of the persons favored not
to change the rules.
Mr. Paul Rasmussen stated it appears there are nineteen persons
that are requesting no change and six persons are requesting the
j increase of the speed limit. Mr. Rasmussen informed the public
he wished they could meet some kind of a compromise between the
homeowners.
Mr. Charles Nordin stated it appears three to one in favor of not
increasing the speed limit and expressed his concerns for the
property owners to have a association.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to recommend to the Washington
County Board of Commissioners to compromise between the two
positions. Robert Jensen seconded the motion. Kevin Nickelson
and Robert Jensen, yes. Charles Nordin, Paul Rasmussen, and
Dennis Seefeldt voted no. Motion failed.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to recommend to the Washington
County Board to compromise between the two positions, no personal
water crafts and the speed limit be less restrictive. Paul
Rasmussen seconded the motion. Kevin Nickelson yes, Paul
Rasmussen, yes. Dennis Seefeldt, no, Robert Jensen, no and
Charles Nordin, no. Motion failed.
Charles Nordin made a motion to recommend to the Washington
County Board not change the speed limit. Dennis Seefeldt
seconded the motion with the following amendment to increase the
speed limit to 15 to 20 miles an hour and water sking allowed
between the hours of 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. with a 100 foot
setback from the shore line. Paul Rasmussen made a motion to
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to accept the amendment. Vote on amendment, Kevin Nickelson, yes
Paul Rasmussen, yes, Dennis Seefeldt, yes, Robert Jensen, yes,
and Charles Nordin, no. Amendment passed. Robert Jensen made
the following amendment to the motion to prohibit personal water
craft. Nickelson seconded the amendment. Vote on amendment,
Robert Jensen, yes, Kevin Nickelson, yes, Charles Nordin, yes,
Paul Rasmussen, yes. Amendment passed. Dennis Seefeldt made the
following amendment to the motion: That this change should be on
a trial period to September 30, 1998. Robert Jensen seconded the
amendment. Vote on amendment, Dennis Seefeldt, yes, and Robert
Jensen, yes. Kevin Nickelson, no, Charles Nordin, no and Paul
Rasmussen, no. Amendment defeated.
The Town Board voted on the complete motion to change the speed
limit to 15 to 20 miles an hour for during the hours of 12:00
noon to 6:00 p.m. with a 100 foot setback from the shoreline and
to prohibit personal water craft. Kevin Nickelson, yes, Robert
Jensen, yes, Paul Rasmussen, yes, and Dennis Seefeldt, yes.
Charles Nordin, voted no. Motion passed.
Kevin Nickelson/Road Supervisor
Kevin Nickelson stated he wanted to attend a seminar on
Cooperative Purchasing at Boyer Ford. The board members were all
in favor that Mr. Nickelson attend the seminar.
Kevin Nickelson reviewed a estimate he had received for the
maintenance garage addition of 50 x 50 the estimates where the
following: No insulation and 2 inches in walls for the amount of
$89,100.00 and 12 inches insulation in roof and 6 inches
insulation in walls in the amount $93,000.00. Members on the
Capital Improvement Committee reported a complete report on their
findings will be available in approximately one month and the
construction of the maintenance garage will be addressed in that
report.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to authorize the Public Works to
purchase leather gloves and safety boots minimum type requirement
and anything in addition the employee pay the difference. Robert
Jensen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Township Engineer/Tom Peterson
The following bids were opened for the 1998 Patch and Seal Coat
Project. Allied Blacktop $62,918.25 and Astech Corporation
$76,576.75. The board will award the bid on March 2, 1998.
Robert Jensen made a motion to direct to Township Engineer to do
soil borings in the Bliss Area and any other items needed to
price estimate a project of reconstruction of roads in that area.
Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Uptown Sewer Usage Fees
Mr. Skip Stromberg requested the township to review the usage
fees for the Uptown Sewer System. Dennis Seefeldt and Paul
Rasmussen would review the usage fees and the ordinance
pertaining to the Uptown Sewer.
Recycling Agreement/SRC Incorporated
Robert Jensen made a motion to approve and sign the agreement
with SRC Incorporated for Pick -Up Recycling for New Scandia
Township. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Recycling Agreement/Swenson Recycling
Robert Jensen made a motion to approve and sign the agreement
with Swenson Recycling for Drop -Off Recycling for New Scandia
Township. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Recycling Grant Agreement
Dennis Seefeldt made a motion to approve and sign the agreement
for the Drop -Off Center Recycling Grant Distribution with
Washington County. Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Meister Bar and Grill/3.2 Malt Liquor License
Robert Jensen made a motion to approve and sign the application
for Meister Bar and Grill, 3.2 Malt Liquor License. Kevin
Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Malt Liquor License For Scandia Softball Association
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve and sign the application
for a Malt Liquor License for Scandia Softball Association
Tournament for May 15, 16, and 17, 1998 at the Lighted Ballfield
and that all liquor liability insurance requirements be met.
Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Increase In Health Insurance
The Clerk informed the Township Board that there is a substantial
increase in the Health Insurance for the Public Works Department
as of March 1® 1998. Mr. Hebert informed the board that the
Health Insurance is part of the pay rate for the employees pay
wage scale and these issues must be addressed for pay equity.
Laser Printer Purchase
Robert Jensen made a motion to approve the purchase of a
Packard 6L Laser Printer in the amount of $400.00. Paul
Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Dol,Qres Peterson
New Scandia Township Clerk