7-20-99 tbJuly 20, 1999
New Scandia Town Board regular 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.
Robert Jensen made a motion to approve the following consent
agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Clerk's minutes have
06/15/99 and Planning
2. Balance May 31, 1999
Receipts
Expenditures
been presented for Town Board
Commission 07/06/99
$1,239,517.48
785,324.30
289,644.93
201 Certificates of Deposit 26,922.67
$1,762,119.52
3. Approval of July vouchers
4. Adjournment
Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion with the correction on the
July 6, 1999 Planning Commission minutes for the conditional use
permit for Richard LeRoux, All Season Lawn and Sports must be
removed at the end of the year. Motion adopted unanimously.
Fire Chief/Steve Spence
Mr. Spence informed the board that the communications for the
Fire Department has not been resolved. It was agreed to
invite Captain McGlothin to the August 17, 1999 Town Board
meeting to discuss the issue.
David Hawkinson/Fire Relief Association
David Hawkinson was requesting a increase in the yearly
pension fund for the New Scandia Fire and Rescue Department in
the amount of a increase of $100.00. This is a increase from
$1100.00 to $1200.00 a year. Members of the Fire Department may
retire after 20 years of service and are eligible at the age of
50.
Robert Jensen made a motion to approve the increase of $100.00
per month for retirees and the lump sum for the New Scandia Fire
and Rescue Department shall be $1200.00 per year of service.
Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Treasurer Report/Colleen Firkus
Ms. Firkus gave the quarterly treasurer report showing a reserve
of $505,200.00, so therefore it appeared if the township bonded
for 1.2 million for the Fire/Rescue and Public Works Building
there would not be enough funds to cover the estimated cost
for construction.
Bruce McConoughey made a motion to bond in the amount 1.5 million
instead of the 1.2 million, based on reserves don't warrant to
bond for less and based on information form the Township Auditor.
Robert Jensen seconded the motion. Robert Jensen voted yes,
Bruce McConoughey voted yes, Michael Hinz voted no, Paul
Rasmussen vote no, and Dennis Seefeldt voted no. Motion failed.
A decision was held regarding the problems with changing the bond
from 1.2 million to 1.5 million and Kevin Nickelson, Chairman of
the Building Committee stated he felt the 1.5 million Bond
Referendum would not pass and that a 1.2 million would have a
better chance of passing.
It was agreed to schedule the Budget Workshop for July 29, 1999
at 1:00 p.m. and at that time the office would have the budget
figures ready to discuss the needed levy for the year of 2000.
David Hebert/Township Attorney
Mr. Hebert stated that Brad Smith had contacted him regarding the
house he had moved in on Meadowbrook and that he would move the
house fairly soon. Mr. Hebert stated he had prepared the letter
regarding the removal of the garage on the Leonard Simonson
property for signature.
Dennis Seefeldt/Gravel Pit Inspections
Mr. Seefeldt stated a gravel pit inspection had been made and
there were very few problems within the pits.
Mr. Seefeldt reported on the grading of the Bluffs of East Bay
and the permit that was issued was for only one acre and it
appears 4 or 5 acres have been graded. Mr. House has been
informed he must restore the area or apply for a mining permit,
but Mr. Seefeldt stated, because of zoning no mining permit is
allowed.
Tom Peterson/Township Engineer
Goose Lake Landing
The following quotes were received for the clean-up work at the
Goose Lake Landing: Scandia Trucking, $5,050.00, Peterson
Excavating, $5,169.20 and E. and P. Excavating, $8,690.00
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Paul Rasmussen made a motion to award the quote to Scandia
Trucking for the clean -up -work in the amount $5,050.00. Michael
Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Robert Jensen made a motion to direct the Township Engineer to
prepare plans and specifications for the upgrade of the following
streets to be paid by TIF Monies: 188th Street, Norell, 182nd
Street, and culvert on Newgate to Jellums Bay. These streets are
in the Watershed District and there also maybe other streets as
directed by the Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt. These streets must be
upgraded soon as the TIF Monies will not be available after 2001.
Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Mr. Peterson gave a update on the well for the New Scandia
Fire/Rescue and Public Works Building and the test well is
drilled to 540 feet and looks very positive. The cost exceeded
approximately $2,000.00
Susan Kyle was requesting no parking signs on 185th Street for a
private lake access. Signs have been installed by the township,
but a resident living by the access removes them and also parks
his vehicles by the access.
Robert Jensen made a motion to install no parking signs on 185th
Street for the private access and a copy of the deed shall be
provided to the township office regarding the access. The
Sheriffs Department shall be advised that no parking shall be
enforced.. Bruce McConoughey seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Kevin Nickelson/Certificate of Compliance
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Certificate of
Compliance that Mr. Nickelson applied for through Washington
County shall be approved and that it meets annual verification
that applies to the ordinance. Robert Jensen seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
David Nickelson/Piano Swap
Mr. Nickelson proposed a piano swap for the piano in the
Community Center. It was suggested that Muffy Hoffman, Marilyn
Rasmussen and Mary Duncan contact the Nickelsons and compare the
two pianos and report back to the Town Board by August 3, 1999.
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Incorporation Of New Scandia Township Committee
Bruce McConoughey made a motion to appoint Nancy Madden to the
Incorporation of New Scandia Township Committee to replace`°L�"�z
M ezr on the committee. Robert Jensen seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
William Bruce/Robert Peterson
Mr. Bruce was questioning a shed that was located to close to his
property line and the construction of the building without a
permit. Mr. Bruce was informed Mr. Peterson has been sent a
letter stating he did not have a building permit and the shed was
to close to the property line and shed to be moved by July 23.
This issue shall be addressed at the Planning Commission meeting
on August 3, 1999.
John Savagenau
John Savagenau presented a survey regarding a lot line change
which had been approved by a Minor Subdivision, dated March 26,
1999. The new survey did not show a portion of a parcel of the
dated March 26, 1999 survey, so therefore this could not be
accepted.
George Lindgren Gravel Pit/Dirt Bikes
Elvin Norby, 10255 217th Street, Anne Wolfe, 10411 215th Street,
Daryl Thngvold, 10050 North Shore Drive, were in attendance
regarding the petition concerning the use of the gravel pit owned
by George Lindgren located on Highway 97 and County Road 15 for
all terrain vehicles.
Mr. Seefeldt informed the citizens that he had met with George
Lindgren and Mr. Lindgren stated he has the right to use the
property the way he desires. Mr. Hebert, Township Attorney
stated the township would have to adopt a Model Noise Control
Ordinance, before the township could enforce restrictions in the
gravel pit.
The following Board Members would serve on a committee with David
Hebert, Bruce McConoughey and Michael Hinz and this issue will be
discussed at the August 17, 1999 board meeting.
Malt Liquor License For Camp Courage
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Malt Liquor License
for the 3rd Annual Camp Courage Benefit on September 25, 1999.
Bruce McConoughey seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
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Test Well Payment
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the partial payment no. 1
to E. H. Renner and Sons for the amount of $9,923.70. Michael
Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Jeff House Conservation Easement
Molly Shodeen, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources was
requesting review and comments regarding the applicant Jeff
House, for a shoreline alteration proposed as now Mr. House has
access to his land and is willing to donate a conservation
easement to the Land Trust. The board stated they would need
more information to consider any comments on the proposal.
Telephone Cable Installation
Robert Jensen made a motion to approve the buried telephone cable
on Old Marine Trail and 230th/Meadowbrook Avenue. Dennis
Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Christmas Decorations For Street Lights
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the purchase of
approximately 28 Christmas decorations for the newly installed
street lights. Bruce McConoughey seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Paul Rasmussen made motion to adjourn, Robert Jensen seconded the
motion and meeting adjourned.
Do res Peterson
New Scandia Township Clerk