2-16-99 tbFebruary 16, 1999
The regular meeting of New Scandia Town Board was called to order
by Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt. The followingBoard Members were
present: Dennis Seefeldt, Chairman, Paul Rasmussen, Vice
Chairman, Robert Jensen, Kevin Nickelson and Bruce McConoughey.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the following consent
agenda with corrections on the January 19, 1999 Town Board
meeting.
(1) Call to order
(2) Clerk's minutes have been presented for Town Board
1/19/99, 02/02/99 and Planning Commission 02/02/99.
(3) Approval of Treasurers report
Balance December 31, 1998 $1,713,484.33
Receipts 75,350.93
Expenditures 311,725.07
Cashiers check for land payment 100,018.50
Bank Charge 10.00
Balance January 3, 1999 $1,377,081.69
Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Financial Report For The Year Ended December 31, 1998
Kate Lawerence from Eide Bailly LLP presented the financial
report for the year ended December 31, 1998. Ms. Lawerence noted
that the Township of New Scandia is in a excellent financial
situation.
Robert Jensen made a motion to accept the Financial Report
for the year ending December 31, 1998. Paul Rasmussen seconded
the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Fire Department/Steve Spence
Mr. Spence expressed his concerns over the published article in
the Country Messenger regarding the purchasing of a new fire
truck. This purchase has been scheduled for the year of 2000.
The board informed members of the department that they have never
informed the department that this vehicle would not be purchased
in the year of 2000. Mr. Spence stated that the new vehicle
would not fit into the existing Fire Hall and the department is
not in favor of doing the proposed well, septic, and building in
phases and that it should be constructed as soon as possible.
The department was also opposing the construction of a
maintenance building at this time as that would increase the cost
of the facility.
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At the January 19, 1999 Board Meeting a committee was formed of
Robert Jensen, Bruce McConoughey and Steve Spence and a report
was to be completed regarding Fire Department needs, but the
information was not completed as of this date.
Mr. Spence informed the board that a new fire truck with a full
response cab would cost approximately $240,000.00 to $260,000.00
and the department needs to consider writing specifications for
the truck to be purchased in the year of 2000.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to authorize the Fire Department to
obtain specifications and cost estimates for a "Full Response
Cab", with OSHA requirements and satisfy the ISO rating. Paul
Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Bob Russek/Architect
Mr. Russek presented architectural drawings for the New Scandia
Municipal Service Center. He stated this would be a pre cast
building with brick on the front facing Highway 97. The estimate
cost for the proposed public works building is $384,000.00 and
the fire department building is $632,000.00. He stated by
combining the two buildings the cost would be approximately
$910,000.00. This does not include well, septic system, grading,
landscaping, architectural fees and engineering fees. The
estimate cost for a pre cast roof would be $60,000.00 to
$70,000.00 and $5.00 to $10.00 per square foot to construct this
building as a specified shelter for the township. It was
suggested by the architect that if the township would bid this
late in the fall the bids would be lower.
The following Building Committee was appointed: Kevin Nickelson,
Chairman, Steve Spence, Bill Havener, James Fannigan, Blair
Joselyn, Donnette Yehle, and Paul Rasmussen.
Mike White/Park and Recreation Committee
Mr. White reviewed the fees for park dedication for plats in New
Scandia Township. Mr. White stated the Park and Recreation
Committee recommend 20 of assessed hand value not to exceed
$2,000.00 or $800.00 per lot. The board agreed to table the park
dedication fees.
Mr. White reviewed the sound system for the Skating Facility and
quoted costs for the proposed system. Mike White and Bruce
McConoughey will meet with Dean Boraas/Hurricane Sound to discuss
his proposal further.
Public Hearing To Consider Agricultural Preserve For Vincent
Maefsky
A Public Hearing was held to consider the application of Vincent
and Christine Maefsky for the placement of 115.40 acres into the
Metropolitan Agricultural Preserve. Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt
opened the public comment from the audience and there was no
public comment.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to approve the application by
Vincent and Christine Maefsky for the placement of 115.40 acres
into the Metropolitan Agricultural Preserve and file the
information with the required entities. Bruce McConoughey
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Tom Peterson/Township Engineer
No motion was approved on the soil borings for the proposed
Community Center Kitchen site due to another alternative for the
proposed addition and further investigation of the wetlands on
the south side of the Community Center.
Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications For 1999 Road
Proiect and Ordering Advertisement For Bids
Robert Jensen made a motion to approve the Plans and
Specifications and Ordering Advertisement For Bids For the 1999
Road Project. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Kevin Nickelson/Road Supervisor
Paul Rasmussen made motion to approve the Change Order No. 2 in
the amount of $2,648.84 for Tower Asphalt, approve Change Order
No. 3 (compensating) in the amount of $46,034.03 and approve
final payment to Tower Asphalt in the amount of $23,804.28.
Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
James Shaver/Support For the Mission Of The Mill Stream
Association
Mr. Shaver representing the Mill Stream Association of Marine -On -
St -Croix, requested the board to approve and support the mission
statement formulated around water quality for Mill Strean and its
watershed.
Robert Jensen made a motion to support the resolution for the
Mission of the Mill Stream Association. Bruce McConoughey
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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Terry Dreyer/Bone Lake Association
Mr Dreyer and other Bone Lake residents expressed their concerns
regarding the beaver dam on the Gerald Olson property and the
possibility of higher the lake level of Bone Lake. It was agreed
that Kevin Nickelson would speak to Mr Gerald Olson about the
problem and a report will be given at the March 2, 1999, Town
Board meeting.
Mr Dan Anderson and other Bone Lake residents expressed their
concerns about the parking problem on Melanie from the vicinity
of Mr Anderson's property and 238th Street. They stated this has
been a problem since the lake access for Bonneyview Two was
established by the developer. It was recommended that Gerald and
Barbara Reichstadt attend the March 2, 1999, Town Board meeting
to review this issue.
Larry Engstrom Water Usage For Elim Lutheran Church
Larry Engstrom, Property Committee Member from Elim Lutheran
Church was inquiring about the possibility of water usage for
church. The church is building a new addition and due to the
location of the addition would have to drill a new well. The
engineer would have to provide information that this is feasible
and Paul Rasmussen directed David Hebert, Township Attorney to
address this issue at the March 16, 1999 meeting.
Dean Lindgren/Marine-On-St-Croix Watershed
Dean Lindgren representing Marine -On -St -Croix Watershed informed
the board about the Clean Water Partnership Agreement with Square
Lake and Twin Lake and the 3rd item is the Mill Stream of Marine -
On -St -Croix. The budget for the Watershed this year is
$11,500.00 and the estimated cost for New Scandia Township is
$2,500.00 to $3,000.00 for the year. This will be used to
monitoring the following lakes: Hay Lake, Square Lake, Long and
Twin Lakes for water quality.
Funds For Land Purchase
The treasurer was directed that the land purchase of $100,000.00
for the Fire Department and Maintenance Department would be
divided into $50,0000.00 for the Fire Fund and $50,000.00 for the
Road and Bridge Fund.
Appointment For Planning Commission
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to appoint David Schad to the
Planning Commission to fill the term of Dan Booren.
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Bruce McConoughey seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Election Judges
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to appoint the following Election
Judges for the Annual Township Election: Judy Rydeen, Shirley
Ahlm, Vivian Westermeier, Nancy Hermes, Gary Hogle, Kathy
Carlisle, Patti Funni, Mary Huleman and Dalene Waskey as
alternate. Bruce McConoughey seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Lower St. Croix Land Use Advisory Group
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to appoint Bruce McConoughey to the
Lower St. Croix Land Use Advisory Group. Robert Jensen seconded
the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adjourn. Kevin Nickelson
seconded and meeting adjourned.
Doores on
New Scandi Township Clerk