8-18-98 tbAugust 18, 1998
The regular meeting of New Scandia Township Board was called to
order by Dennis Seefeldt. The following Board Members were also
present: Dennis Seefeldt, Chairman, Paul Rasmussen, Vice
Chairman, Robert Jensen, Kevin Nickelson and Bruce McConoughey.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the following consent
agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Clerk's minutes have been presented for Town Board,
7/21/98 and 8/4/98. Planning Commission 8/4/98.
3. Approval of Treasurer's report
Balance July 1, 1998 $1,107,141.23
Receipts 586,438.52
Expenditures 184,330.75
Adjustments debit for
pre -inked stamp 33.90
Balance July 31, 1998 $1,509,215.10
4. Approval of August vouchers
5. Adjournment
Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Fire Chief/Steve Spence
Mr. Spence reported the township does not have a written
Emergency Plan and Mr. Spence would consult with the County Staff
regarding a plan for New Scandia Township.
Due to residents concerns with not hearing the sirens for
tornados, Mr. Spence had priced the cost of sirens throughout the
township and the cost per siren is $20,000.00 and the township
would need approximately six (6) to eight (8) sirens. Radios for
households would be approximately $30.00 a piece.
Mr. Spence presented the following quotes for the cement work at
the Fire Hall: Schneider Masonry, $2729.00 and Lindblad Masonry,
$5234.00.
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Robert Jensen made a motion to approve the quote from Schneider
Masonry in the amount of $2729.00 with the additional of $5.00
per block for the cement work at the Fire Hall. Bruce
McConoughey seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Mike White/Park and Recreation Committee
Mr. White stated that Helke Tree Service built a barrier around
the parking lot at Winds In The Pines Preserve.
Township Engineer/Tom Peterson
Mr. Peterson presented the following quotes for a Catch Basin on
Orwell Avenue: R. E. Peterson, $10,000.00 and Scandia Trucking,
$6,024.00.
Robert Jensen made a motion to accept the quote from Scandia
Trucking in the amount of $6,024.00 for the Catch Basin on Orwell
Avenue. Bruce McConoughey seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the installation of
telephone cable on 230th Street, Nolan, Peabody and a service
drop on Olinda Trail. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
Mr. Peterson reviewed the sidewalk proposal for Olinda Trail with
the construction of County Highway 3. Mr. Peterson was
instructed to present a cost estimate for Option 2 and a cost
estimate for Street Lighting from the pond at Gammel Garden to
the Lighted Ballfield and extra lights by Meister Bar and Grill.
This shall be presented at the September 1, 1998 Town Board
meeting.
Mr. Peterson reviewed the final payment for Allied Blacktop and
the board informed Mr. Peterson about the quality of work for the
parking lot at the Community Center. The board informed the
office to hold the check for Allied Blacktop until the concerns
of the parking lot are addressed.
Road Supervisor/Kevin Nickelson
Mr. Nickelson presented the following quotes for the purchase of
a Pick -Up Truck, 96 Ford, Ext.Cab, HDXLT, 55,000 miles,
$16,000.00. 95 GMC, Reg Cab, (Not HD)S1, 48,000 miles,
$14,800.00.
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Bruce McConoughey made a motion to purchase the GMC Truck from
Novak Motors in the amount of $14,800.00. Paul Rasmussen
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Taco Days Celebration/Lee Goodyear and Jan Lynn
Mr. Goodyear and Ms. Lynn addressed the following concerns
regarding the Taco Celebration: (1) Fees to be paid by vendors;
(2) Safety.
Mr. Rasmussen suggested that six (6) members address this issue
with Robert Jensen and Michael White representing the township
and this be discussed at the September 1, 1998, Town Board
meeting.
Speed Zone For Pilar Road/Colleen Firkus
Ms. Firkus presented a petition for a Speed Zone of 25 miles per
hour and a Dangerous Curve sign on the west end of the road for
Pilar Road.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to forward the petition for Speed
Zone for Pilar Road to the State of Minnesota, signed by the
petitioners, but the Town Board recommends at 35 miles an hour
speed limit. Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Capital Improvement Resolution
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to direct the Township Attorney to
prepare a Resolution to adopt a Capital Improvement Fund for
Budget Purposes and this shall be given to our Senator or
Representative for passage of a bill in the Legislature. Bruce
McConoughey seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Individual Sewage Treatment System Management Program
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to sign the agreement with
Washington County pertaining to Individual Sewage Treatment
System Management Program. Bruce McConoughey seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
Resolution For Feasibility Report For 1999 Road Project
Robert Jensen made a motion to authorize the first resolution for
the Feasibility Report For the 1999 Road Project, with signatures
on report for the September 1, 1998 meeting. Kevin Nickelson
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Doloreeterson, New
Scandia Township Clerk