9-21-99 tbSeptember 21, 1999
The regular meeting of New Scandia Town Board 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 McCounghey.
CONSENT AGENDA
Robert Jensen made a motion to approve the following consent
agenda.
1. Call to order
2. Clerk's minutes have been presented for August
17, 1999 and September 1, 1999 Town Board
3. Approval of Treasurer's report
Balance August 1, 1999 $2,011,791.79
Receipts 33,048.59
Expenditures 253,260.17
Transfer to money market 40,000.00
Paycheck Correction -27.15
$1,831,553.06
4. Approval of September vouchers
5 Adjournment
Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Turnback of County 53/Ouinnell Avenue
Don Wisnewski, Director of Washington County Transportation and
Physical Development reviewed the revisions to the County's State
Aid Highway System and County Road System. County 52/Quinnell
Avenue is classified as a local road and is included in the
County's plan for turnback to the Township. The County would
propose to overlay this section of road prior to turnback at a
estimated cost of $60,000.00 or the County is willing to make a
lump sum payment equivalent to performing this work. The County
must maintain the road two years after the turnback.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to allow the County to have a Public
Hearing on this matter. Robert Jensen seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
David Hebert/Ekdahl Estates Amend Development Agreement
Robert Jensen made a motion to approve the amendment to the
Ekdahl Estates Development Agreement. Michael Hinz seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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Resolution For Hearing On Proposed Assessment
Robert Jensen made a motion to call a Special Meeting to consider
the Resolution for Declaring Costs to be Assessed and calling for
a Hearing on the proposed assessment for the 1999 Road Project on
September 24, 1999. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
Partial Payment to E.H. Renner
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve pay request No. 2 to E.
H. Renner and Sons in the amount of $12,999.04. Michael Hinz
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Construction of New Scandia Fire/Rescue and Public Works
Tom Peterson reported the plans and specifications are ready and
the plan is to bid the project in December, 1999. A Workshop
should be held with the Building Committee and Town Board to
review the specifications and finalize the plans.
Bruce McConoughey made a motion to engage Juran and Moody for the
bonding of the New Scandia Fire/Rescue and Public Works Building.
Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Well Construction
Robert Jensen made a motion to drill to the Mount Simon for the
well for New Scandia Fire and Rescue Department. Michael Hinz
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Robert Jensen made a motion to recognize the Referendum
Committee, Information Committee and Fire Department for the
outstanding job the individuals accomplished promoting the
Referendum for the proposed New Scandia Fire/Rescue and Public
Works Building. Bruce McConoughey seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Addition of Community Center to Uptown Sewer
Robert Jensen made a motion to approve the quote form Peterson
Excavating of $14,927.00 for the contacting of the Community
Center to the Uptown Sewer. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion
and motion adopted uanimously.
Unger/Holcombe Drainage Problems
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the following quotes from
Scandia Trucking to correct drainage problems: Unger, $1650.00
and Holcombe $7753.00. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and
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motion adopted unanimously.
Buried Telephone Cable on Melanie Trail
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the buried telephone
cable for GTE Telephone on Melanie Trail and Meadowbrook.
Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Janelle Kendrick/Playground Equipment For Lighted Ballfield
Ms. Kendrick stated the playground equipment for the lighted
field that the family is donating in memory of her parents will
be setup on October 16th and 17th. Ms. Kendrick stated that
Scandia Trucking has donated all the grading work for the
project.
Amending Township Ordinance/Subdivisions
Bruce McConoughey recommended that the Town Board consider
amending the ordinance regarding subdivisions in existing plats.
This will be discussed at the October 5, 1999 Town Board meeting
as the township should have the new zoning map by that date.
Noise Ordinance
The Noise Ordinance was presented and reviewed. It was agreed to
add a exception for farmers to be exempt for farm activity. This
shall be placed on the October 5, 1999.
James Range/Filling on White Rock Lake
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the DNR Permit
Application for James Range on White Rock Lake. Bruce
McConoughey seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Fees For Recording Conditional Use Permits and Variances
Due to the cost of recording fees that are required for variances
and conditional use permits it was suggested my the office that
this fee be added to the cost of the above.
Robert Jensen made a motion to increase the variance and
conditional use permit fees to $50.00 each. The fees for a
variance effective September 21, 1999 $150.00 and the fee for
a conditional use permits effective September 21, 1999, $200.00.
Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
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Handicap Entrance
Michael Hinz made a motion to paint the handicap entrance
by the Community Center yellow. Bruce McConoughey seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Vandalism in New Scandia Township
Dennis Seefeldt stated in had received a call from a resident
informing him about the vandalism with the Lions Park, Church,
Uptown Sewer, and the dumping of satellites in the township.
Mr. Seefeldt the resident felt the township needs some police
protection.
Employee/Wm Podinger
Mr. Seefeldt stated that there is a need for the part-time
employee, Mr. Podinger during the winter months. It was agreed
Mr. Podinger could work as needed with the jurisdiction of Mr.
Morrison.
Partial Payment For Cobra Construction
Robert Jensen made a motion to approve the partial payment of
$40,787.00 for Cobra Construction. Paul Rasmussen seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adjourn, Michael Hinz seconded
the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Dol es Peterson
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New Scandia wnship Clerk