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4-21-98 tbApril 21, 1998 The regular monthly meeting of New Scandia Town Board was called to order by Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt. The following Board Members were present: Dennis Seefeldt, Chairman, Paul Rasmussen, Vice Chairman, Kevin Nickelson, Bruce McConoughey and Robert Jensen. Consent Agenda Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the following consent agenda. 1. Call to order 2. Clerk's minutes have been presented for March 17, 1998 and April 7, 1998. 3. Approval of treasurer's report Balance March 1, 1998 $1,333,609.91 Receipts 28,153.22 Expenditures 91,371.06 Balance March 31, 1998 $1,270,392.07 4. Approval of April vouchers 5. Adjournment Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Fire Chief/Steve Spence Kevin Nickelson made a motion to approve the purchase of a compressor in the amount of $5,145.00 for the New Scandia Fire and Rescue Department and this shall be funded from the Fire Fund. Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Sheriff Department/Captain McGlothlin Captain McGlothlin presented mapping showing the areas where crimes have taken place in New Scandia Township and also reviewed the proposed False Alarm Ordinance for the Township. Captain McGlothlin stated the testing for the Fire Department radios has been completed. There still is a problem receiving calls from the northeastern corner of the township. Air Touch will be contacted to improve this area. page 2 Parks and Recreation/Mike White Mr. White explained that the Park and Recreation Committee are working on upgrading the Bone Lake Park. Picnic tables will be installed on the lake side of 228th Street. Mr. White requested the Town Board to write a letter to Scott Kelling from the Department of Natural Resources requesting a fishing pier instead of a dock on Bone Lake. Robert Jensen made a motion to send a letter to Scott Kelling, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources requesting a fishing pier instead of a dock on the NW 1/4, Section 5, of Bone Lake. Bruce McConoughey seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Kevin Nickelson made a motion to appoint Robert Lee as a Official Volunteer for Winds In the Pines and Mr. Lee is covered under the township accident insurance. Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Mr. White requested that Winds In The Pines be dedicated as a Park. Mr. David Hebert, Township Attorney stated this should be reviewed as once it is dedicated as a Park and if the township would ever want a change in usage it would take a act of the Legislature to revert back to a other use. Mr. White requested funds not to exceed $2,000.00 to purchase and place timbers in the Winds And The Pines Preserve, so persons could not drive into the area. Mr. White was directed to have the Park and Recreation Committee prepare a drawing and submit this item in writing to the Town Board. The Board agreed to allow Mr. Bill Ruddy to remove the old sheeting by the maintenance garage. Maroe Anderson/Minor Subdivision Paul Rasmussen made a motion to wavier the Minor Subdivision requirements for Marge Anderson to add a 5.4 acres to the existing 6.5 acres as there would not be any further building on the site. A survey must be completed and delineation of wetlands with easements for ponding and flowage. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Park and Pool Easement Mr. David Hebert, informed the Town Board the Park and Pool Lot Easement at Elim Lutheran Church must be revised, before the township signs the easement. April 21, 1998 Page 3 Township Engineer/Tom Peterson The following gravel bids were received: Dresel Contracting, $78,865.00 and J and C Trucking, $80,550.00. Mr. Peterson would review the bids and the bid will be awarded on May 5, 1998. Mr. Peterson reported the Patching and Seal Coating Project shall begin approximately the middle of May. Mr. Peterson staged the contractor and Mr. Peterson had viewed the area on Oland and the area is approximately 100 larger since last year and there also appears to be a problem with the ditch construction as there was water standing in the ditches this spring. The Town Board informed Mr. Peterson that the problem should be corrected as otherwise the patching would not solve the problem. A special meeting was scheduled for June 9, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the grading and base work for the Bliss Road Improvement Project and letters shall be sent to all residents in the area informing the residents of the informational meeting. Agricultural Preserve/Jay Warmington A public hearing was held for the placement of land owned by Jay and Ella Warmington in Agricultural Preserve. Robert Jensen made a motion to adopt the Resolution for the placement of land in Agricultural Preserve for Jay and Ella Warmington. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Township Road Supervisor/Kevin Nickelson Robert Jensen made a motion to purchase the John Deere Grader in the amount $112,738.00 with trade in of the township's existing grader with the exemption of the radio and the township not take delivery until after July 1, 1998, pending sales tax decision. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Robert Jensen made a motion that the grader purchase be funded from the Road and Bridge Fund. Bruce McConoughey seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Capital Improvement Report A special meeting was scheduled for May 12, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. to review and discuss the report from the Capital Improvement Committee. Architectural Committee Robert Jensen made a motion to Architectural Committee. Bruce and motion adopted unanimously. Buried Cable/GTE Phone Company April 21, 1998 Page 4 appoint Paul Rasmussen to the McConoughey seconded the motion Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve buried telephone cable for GTE Phone Company on Meadowbrook Avenue and Olinda Trail in connection with the Road Project on Olinda Trail. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Carnelian Marine Watershed Appointment Paul Rasmussen made a motion to nominate the following for appointment to Carnelian Marine Watershed Board: Thomas Obst, Rob Jensen and Richard Bohrer. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. License To Use Property By Washington County For Hazardous Waste Collection Kevin Nickelson made a motion to sign the License for the use of Township property by Washington County for Hazardous Waste Collection. Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Contract For Medica Robert Jensen made a motion to sign the contract with Medica, pending completion of labor contract. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adjourn. Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Dolo erson New Scand' Township Clerk