4-07-98 tbApril 7, 1998
The regular monthly meeting of New Scandia Township 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.
Ms Firkus reviewed different depository for the township and
discussed the 4M Fund sponsored by the League of Minnesota
Cities, with free checking services and a no minimum balance
requirement.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to allow Ms. Firkus to deposit a
amount not to exceed $200,000.00 in the 4M Fund. Kevin Nickelson
seconded the motion. Dennis Seefeldt, yes, Paul Rasmussen, yes,
Kevin Nickelson, yes. Bruce McConoughey, opposed, Robert Jensen,
opposed. Motion adopted.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to approve the following
depositories for the Township: County Bank, Security State Bank,
and U.S. Bank. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Grader Purchase/Kevin Nickelson
Mr. Nickelson reviewed current state bid prices for the proposed
grader purchase, which consist of Caterpillar and John Deere.
The trade-in for the John Deere grader is $32,500.00 from
Caterpillar and $42,000.00 from John Deere. The quote for
Caterpillar is $141,600.00 and John Deere $112,193.00.
Bliss Road Improvement
Mr. Nickelson informed the Town Board he will be requesting the
amount of $209,000.00 from TIF for the base work in the Bliss
Road Improvement Project.
Interviews For Planning Consultants
The date for interviewing Planning Consultants for the township
was set for April 28, 1998, starting at 4:00 p.m.
Cupboards For Skating Facility
Robert Jensen made a motion to approve the payment for the
cupboards in the Skating Facility to Mr. Joe Beitler. Kevin
Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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Wetland Replacement/CSAH 3
Robert Jensen made a motion to accept the Wetland Replacement by
BWSR for the road impacts during reconstruction of CSAH 3.
Bruce McConoughey seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Appointment Of Planning Commission Member
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to appoint John Martineau to the
Planning Commission for a term of 5 years. Bruce McConoughey
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
4M Fund Resolution
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to sign the Joint Powers Resolution
for the 4M Fund. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Robert Jensen made a motion to adjourn, Kevin Nickelson seconded
the motion and adopted.
Dolores Peterson
New Scandia Township Clerk