4-20-99 tbApril 20, 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, Robert Jensen and Bruce McConoughey.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the following consent
agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Clerk's minutes have been presented for 03/16/99 Town Board
and 05/06/99 Planning Commission
3. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Balance March 1, 1999 $1,308,050.95
Receipts 39,277.74
Expenditures 44,437.36
Balance March 31, 199 $1,302,891.33
Bruce McConoughey seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Fire Department/Steve Spence
Mr Spence presented a report from Don Zehm-Safety Consultant,
regarding the safety issues at the Fire Hall on Oakhill Road.
The report is on file in the township office and in the last
paragraph Mr Zehm states the main problem is: The Fire
Department has outgrown the building.
Mr Spence also stated there still is a problem with the pager
system and it appears the problem now is with the software, but
the contracts have been signed for the service with the U.S.
Tower on Highway 97.
Park and Recreation/Mike White
Mr White reported that the Park and Recreation Plan for the
Comprehensive Plan is ready for a Public Hearing and this will be
held at the June Planning Commission.
Mr White requested that Tom Peterson, Township Engineer inspect
the tennis court by the Community Center.
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Paul Rasmussen made a motion to remove the bleachers at the
lighted field and the tee field as the bleachers are not in
compliance. Robert Jensen seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Kevin Nickelson/Building Committee Chairman
Mr Nickelson reported the Building Committee has made a decision
to increase the building in size from 180x70 to 200x72. There
shall only be one entrance and that entrance shall be directly
across from Ozark. Mr Nickelson requested the Board Members be
present at the May 10, 1999 meeting at 7:00 p.m. to review the
plans for the building and with final approval at the May 18,
1999 Town Board meeting.
Township Engineer/Tom Peterson
Mr Peterson presented a report from Richard Foster and Mr
Peterson in reference to the Fire Supply Well for the Fire
Department. The report estimates the drawdown of water in the
well at various pumping rates and the influence of pumping at
various distances from the well. The test well would be the
domestic well and the township would have to drill one large well
for fire supply.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to aprove the plans and authorize to
bid for the drilling of the test well for the Fire Department and
Public Works Building in the Franconia -Ironton Galesville well
and Jordan well at the estimated cost of $31,350.00. Robert
Jensen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Robert Jensen/Road Supervisor
Mr Jensen expressed his concerns regarding turn arounds in the
Bliss Addition. The turn around on Layton Circle would not
require a easement, but the turn around on Teri McGill property
would require a easement.
Mr Jensen requested Mr Hebert, Township Attorney draft a letter
to John Deere regarding the problems that the township has
incurred with the grader that was purchased last year from the
company.
The Public Works Department is in the need of a metal detector
and this time the department has been using the E1im Lutheran
Cemetery metal detector. The Cemetery Committee stated the
township could easily share the use of the detector and the
detector cost was $500.00, so therefore the township should pay
$250.00 of the cost.
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Mr Jensen reported the large trees on 205th Street that are in
the road right of way must be removed due to safety reasons. The
Minnesota Department of Transportation addressed this issue with
the speed zone study on 205th Street and a property owner on
205th Street has questioned the reasoning with not removing them.
Michael Hinz made a motion to remove the two trees on 205th
Street for safety reasons and notify property owners about the
removal. Bruce McConoughey,seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Gravel Bid
The following bids were received for the Gravel Bid for 1999:
(1) J and C Trucking, Base Bid $61,200.00 and Alternate Bid
$21,800.00
(2) Peterson Excavating, Base Bid $65,040.00 and Alternate
Bid $21,900.00
Robert Jensen made a motion to award the bid to J and C Trucking
as they are the lowest responsible bidder. Dennis Seefeldt
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Loren and Marty Insley
Loren and Mary Insley questioned the letter they had received
regarding the violation of Live -stock and Livestock operations
Zoning. The Insley's have 12 horses on 10 acres and are boarding
four horses. David Hebert reviewed the animal chart and it
appeared the horses that the Insley's are boarding would leave
the premises they still would have two animals to many on the
site. They were also informed it states in the ordinance that
you may apply for a conditional use permit, but the township has
not approved any conditional use permits for animal units.
Slalom Course On Bone Lake
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to sign the permit for the Slalom
Course on Bone Lake with the same location as last year. Robert
Jensen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Forest Lake Youth Service Agreement
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to sign the Forest Lake Youth
Service Agreement with the yearly fee of $4,500.00. Michael Hinz
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Road Committee APROintment
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to
Road Committee. Robert Jensen
adopted unanimously.
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appoint Nancy Peterson to the
seconded the motion and motion
Park and Recreation Committee Appointment
Robert Jensen made a motion to appoint Bonnie Henrickson to the
Park and Recreation Committee. Bruce McConoughey seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Well Usage For Elim Lutheran Church
Mr Hinz reported that the State does not have any requirements on
well testing unless there are more then ten (1.0) units serviced
by the well. The State is considering changing that formula and
if the formula is changed a qualified person would have to take
classes on testing the water from the well. Norman Ostrand
representative from Elim Lutheran Church was present and the
board suggested the church pursue alternatives for a water
supply.
Real Property Usage For Hazardous Waste
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to sign the Real Property Usage for
Hazardous Waste on July 31, 1999 at the Public Works Department,
sponsored by Washington County. Bruce McConoughey seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adjourn, Michael Hinz seconded
and meeting adjourned.
Dolores Peterson
New Scandia Township Clerk