11-16-99 tbNovember 16, 1999
New Scandia Town Board meeting was called to order by Chairman,
Dennis Seefeldt. The following Board Members were present:
Dennis Seefeldt, Chairman, Paul; Rasmussen, Vice Chairman, Michael
Hinz and Robert Jensen.
Robert Jensen made a motion to approve the consent agenda for
November 16, 1999.
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) Call to order
(2) Clerk's minutes have been presented for Town Board
10/19/99 and 11/3/99
(3) Approval of Treasurer's Report
Balance October 1, 1999 $1,476,977.09
Receipts 55,329.76
Expenditures 275,591.20
Balance October 31, 1999 $1,256,715.65
(4) Approval of November vouchers
(5) Adjournment
Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Captain McGlothin/Washington County Sheriff
Captain McGlothin stated the equipment for air communications has
been installed at the tower on Highway 97 and the equipment
should be tested next week.
Dennis Seefeldt reported the problems with vandalism to the local
parks, ballfields, church, cemetery, satellites, mailboxes and
the Lions Park on Highway 97. Mr. Seefeldt suggested the
possibility of hiring someone to patrol 15 to 20 hours per week.
This person would not have to be a police officer, but would
carry a pager and contact the Sheriffs Department regarding the
problem. Captain McGlothin stated the township could organize a
Citizen Group for Community Awareness and this item shall be
placed on the February agenda.
Tom Peterson/Township Engineer
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the final payment to
Scandia Trucking in the amount of $1,862.71 for the Project/
Holcombe and Unger. Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
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Robert Jensen made a motion to approve the installation of
telephone cable for GTE Telephone Company on Parrish and 220th
Street. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the installation
telephone cable for GTE Telephone Company on Pilar and Parrish.
Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Robert Jensen made a motion to approve the connection for water
usage from the Township for Gammel Garden Museum with the same
agreement as Elim Lutheran Church and revaluate the agreement in
two years. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Robert Jensen made a motion to approve the final payment to
Peoples Electric in the amount of $69,996.60 for the 1999 Street
Lighting Project.- Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Dale Bahn/Pull Tab Sale Trails End
The board questioned Mr. Bahn what per cent is allocated for New
Scandia Township. Mr. Bahn stated that 10% of the sales would be
allocated to New Scandia Township and Mr. Bahn would send a
letter to the township stating that information.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to renew the license for Lakes Area
Recreation Association for the sale of pull tabs at the Trails
End for the following dates January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2000.
Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Edward Erickson
Mr. Erickson stated he has a land locked piece of land with no
potential access. It was agreed Dennis Seefeldt, Paul Rasmussen,
David Hebert and Edward Erickson meet with the three
landowners adjoining the property for a easement.
Vincent Turnblad
Mr. Turnblad was requesting to consider the possibility of the
Town Board to consider the small parcel of land that was
forfeited in the Lundgren Heights Plat that the township had
acquired. It was agreed this would not be a benefit to the
Turnblads.
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Shirlev Nagle/Buckthorn
Ms Nagle presented a Metro/State paper addressing the problems
with Buckthorn in Minnesota. It was agreed to host a
Informational Meeting in the spring to discuss how to eliminate
buckthorn.
Ken Carlson -Lot Line Division
Mr. Carlson presented a concept of a proposed area of
approximately two acres to their property from Barbara Affeldt.
Mr. Hebert suggested Ms. Affeldt should be notified with the sale
of these two acres it could present some problems if the property
would ever be subdivided. Mr. Carlson would speak to Ms. Affeldt
and would attend the December 7th Town Board meeting.
Partial Payment For Septic System
Robert Jensen made a motion to approve the partial payment to
Peterson Excavating in the amount of $10,130.99. Paul Rasmussen
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Appointment of Town Supervisor
Interviews for candidates for the position of Supervisor for New
Scandia Township was set for December 7th at G:30 p.m.
Certificate of Compliance For Greg Amundson
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Certificate of
Compliance for Greg Amundson for a office for new home
construction at 20575 St. Croix Trail North, Scandia, MN 55073.
Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Bonestro Rosene Anderlik and Associates
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the rate increase for
Bonestro Rosene Anderlik and Associates effective January 1,
2000. Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Yard Waste Material/Thomas Benick
Dennis Seefeldt reported he had received calls stating that Mr.
Benick was hauling in yard waste material on his property. The
township office was directed to instruct Mr. Al Goodman to issue
a seize to stop all hauling on the property.
New Years Eve Party At Community Center
The board reviewed the security for the
at the Community Center and the township
contact Mr. Bill Ruddy and inform him he
Officers on duty for the party.
Letter/Bruce Hawley
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December 31, 1999 party
office was instructed to
must have two Security
A letter was received from Mr. Bruce Hawley regarding the fire
truck that is on the property on Olinda Trail and Olinda Lane.
The township office was directed to send a letter to the owner
and inform the owner this truck must be removed.
Street Light Removal
It was agreed that the street lights on the NSP poles be removed
on Olinda Trail and Oakhill Road, but leave the lights by the
intersection
Community Center Fees
The fees for the Community Center were increased for the
following:
(1)
Saddle Club Banquets
$150.00
(2)
Lions Banquets
$150.00
(3)
Scout Banquets
$150.00
(4)
Church Banquets
$150.00
(5)
Softball Banquets
$150.00
(6)
Gammel Garden Museum
$150.00
(7)
Hay Lake Museum
$150.00
(8)
Horse Fair
$150.00
(9)
Funeral/Family Resident
$100.00
(10)
Funeral/Family Non Resident
$150.00
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adjourn, Robert Jensen seconded
and meeting adjourned.
Do Zre s e on
New Scandi on
Clerk