11-02-99 tbNovember 2, 1999
New Scandia Township regular Town Board meeting was called to
order by Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt. The following Board Members
were also present: Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt, Vice Chairman,
Paul Rasmussen, Michael Hinz, Robert Jensen. Absent: Bruce
McConoughey.
Assessment Protests
The following assessment protests were addressed:
(1) Harold and Cynthia Johnson had questioned the assessment
31-032-20-11-0001 and the adjoining parcels on the corner
of 189th Street North and Layton Avenue North
Michael Hinz made a motion that the assessment
shall not change for Harold and Cynthia Johnson
and assess for 4 1/2 assessable units. Robert
Jensen seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
(2) Allen and Janet Brown were assessed for two parcels
and have no access on Peabody.
Dennis Seefeldt made a motion to assess Allen and
Janet Brown one assessable unit. Paul Rasmussen
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
(3) Shirly Nagle had questioned the two assessment and
that one of the parcels is a wetland.
Robert Jensen made a motion to assess Shirley Nagle
one assessable unit. Michael Hinz seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
(4) Frank Slater one of his assessed units is a Outlot and
non buildable.
Dennis Seefeldt made a motion that Frank Slater be
assessed for one assessable unit. Robert Jensen
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
(5) Mark Schlenker has 466 feet of road frontage on the two
parcels and the sewer for the dwelling is on one lot.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to assess Mark Schlenker
for one assessable unit. Michael Hinz seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
(6) Nystrom and Kotrba had stated the two lots on Big Marine
Lake were unbuildable.
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Paul Rasmussen made a motion to assess Nystrom and
Kotrba for one assessable unit. Michael Hinz
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
(7) Washington County Big Marine Park Reserve had informed the
Town Board these lots would never be build on and no
entrance would exist on 185th Street.
Robert Jensen made a motion to delete the assessment
for Washington County Big Marine Park Reserve as
parcels will never be built on. Paul Rasmussen
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Robert Jensen made a motion to adopt Resolution 11-02-99 for the
adoption of the 1999 Road Project Assessment as amended. Michael
Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Letter of Resignation From Bruce McConoughey
A letter of resignation as New Scandia Township Supervisor was
presented from Bruce McConoughey.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the letter of resignation
from Bruce McConoughey as a Supervisor of the New Scandia
Township Board. Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
A notice shall be placed in the Country Messenger about the
vacancy and if any person is interested in the position to
contact the township office.
Ekdahl Estates Road
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to instruct the Public Works
Department to plow Ekdahl Estates road when required for the snow
season.
Elim Lutheran Church Well Usage
Paul Rasmussen gave a update report on the well connection for
the Elim Lutheran Church. A letter of intent was presented from
Elim Lutheran Church and the fees for the connecting and
engineering shall be Elim Lutheran Church responsible. The church
shall pay a usage fee quarterly and any maintenance on the well
will be the township's responsibility.
Paper Hanging For Center
Robert Jensen made a motion to accept the revised figure of
$3,255.00 from Marshall Painting for the papering of the
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Community Center. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Uptown Sewer System
The following committee was appointed to review the status of the
property for the Uptown Sewer System: Dennis Seefedlt, Michael
Hinz, Al Goodman and Mike Peterson.
Air Conditioner Sale
Robert Jensen advised the township office to advertise for the
wall unit air conditioners that were removed from the Community
Center during construction.
Robert Loughrey House Removal
Michael Hinz made a motion to grant a extension for sixty (60)
days to Robert Loughrey, 21363 Olinda Trail for the removal of
the existing old dwelling on his property. Robert Jensen
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adjourn. Michael Hinz seconded
the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
D ores erson
New Scan a Township Clerk