5-19-98 tbMay 19,, 1998
The New Scandia Township regular meeting was called to order by
Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt. The. following Board Members were
present: Chairman, Dennis'Seefeldt, Vice Chairman, Paul
Rasmussen, Robert Jensen, Kevin Nickelson .and Bruce McConoughey.
Consent Agenda
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the following consent
agendas
1) Call to order
2) Clerk's minutes have been presented for Town Board,
4/12/98, 4/28/98, 5/5/98, 5/8/98 and 5/12/98.
3) Approval of Treasures report
Balance April 1, 1998 $1,270,392.07
Receipts 114,074.76
Expenditures 49,539.16
Cashed CD'S 232,702.05
Purchased CD 132,702.00
Balance April 30, 1998 $1,234,927.62
4) Approval of April vouchers
5 ) Adj ournment
Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Captain McGlothlin/Sheriffs Department
Captain McGlothlin stated the Department are negotiating with U.
S. West for service from the tower on Highway 97.
Captain McGlothlindiscussed the False Alarm Ordinance and the
clerk was directed tosecure copies of the ordinances from other
entities.
Steve Spence/Fire Chief
Mr. Spence stated the Department' received a grant from the
Department of Natural Resources in the amount $1.000.00.
Mike White/Park and Recreation Committee
Mr. White reported the insurance had been reviewed for the usage
of ramps and the township does not to carry additional insurance
for Tier One. The ramps must be built professionally and
protective equipment must be worn. He suggested the following
hours for the use of the ramps: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and a
option for Saturday and Sunday, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. No
tobacco or alcohol or glass containers be allowed.
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The parents have agreed to raise funds for the ramp and requested
the township match the funds which could be in the amount of
$2,500.00.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to accept the report from the Skate
Committee and match up to $2,500.00 for the ramps. Bruce
McConoughey seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Mr. White staged the Park and Recreation Committee are requesting
the Winds In The Pines Preserve to be designated as a Park. The
board discussed the issue and Mr_ Rasmussen stated he felt this
should be left as open space and if this was designated as a Park
and the township wanted to change the usage it would take a act
of legislature to make the change.
Robert Jensen made a motion to designate the Winds In The Pines
Preserve as a Park. Bruce McConoughey seconded the motion. Paul
Rasmussen made the following amendment to request Mr. Hebert,
Township Attorney to investigate this subject and table the
motion. Kevin Nickelson seconded the amendment and motion
adopted unanimously.
Thersia Johnson/Tree Memorial
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to allow the planting of a tree by
the Skating Facility in memory of Mitch Ammerman. Robert Jensen
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Carol Pelton/MnDot Landscape Partnership Program
Ms. Pelton presented the MnDot Landscape Partnership Program with
a slide presentation. The Partnership Program suggested the two
following projects: 1) To install landscaping to compliment one
or more new or existing entrance signs. 2) To establish native
grasses and wildflowers along the right of way on highway 97.
The Town Board informed Ms. Pelton to control the nap weed along
the areas from Lofton to Meadowbrook on the south side and from
mile marker 10 to Novak along the north side of Highway 97. The
Clerk would contact residents regarding the pilot native grass
and wildflower seeding that this project would effect.
David Hebert/Township Attorney
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to wavier the delineation of wetland
with easements for ponding and flowage for the land division for
Marge Anderson. Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
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Tom Peterson/Townshiu Enaineer
Mr. Peterson reported on the process of the Sealcoating and
Patching Project for the township and stated the road
construction for the Maple Hills Plat has begin.
Kevin Nickelson/Road Supervisor
Mr. Nickelson informed the board that the township has received
$171,000.00 in TIF Funds and expects to receive approximately
$209,000.00 for upgrading the Bliss area.
Robin Kushlan/Noise Problems
Ms. Kushlan voiced her concerns regarding noise levels from the
Northern Natural Gas, Pump Station west on 180th Street. The
site is located in May Township, but property owners in New
Scandia Township border this property. She stated the noise
level is unlivable and it exceeds the federal noise level. A
Public Hearing will be held by May Township and Ms. Kushlan is
requesting representatives from New Scandia Township, Forest Lake
Township and Hugo to attend the Public Hearing.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to appoint Dennis Seefeldt, Chairman
as the liaison representative for New Scandia Township as
requested by Robin Kushlan. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
Committee To Evaluate Governance of Water Management
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to appoint Robert Jensen to the
Committee to Evaluate the Governance of Water Management. Bruce
McConoughey seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Shoreland Management
Mr. Nickelson informed the board a Public Hearing shall be held
on the'Shoreland Management at the County level on June 2, 1998.
Mr. Nickelson would contact Marc Weigle the township's new
planner to attend this meeting.
Robert Jensen made a motion to adjourn. Bruce McConoughey
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Dol,gres Peterson
New Scan a Township Clerk