11-21-00 tbNovember 21, 2000
The regular New Scandia Township Board Meeting was called to order by Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt.
The following Board Members were also present: Paul Rasmussen, Vice President, Michael Hinz, Kevin
Nickelson and John Martineau.
CONSENT AGENDA
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept the consent agenda for November 21, 2000.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Clerk's minutes have been presented for 10/17/00 and 11/07/00 Town Board and 11/07/00,
Planning Commission
3. Approval of Treasurers Report
Balance October 1, 2000 $1,466,376.72
Receipts 48,243.20
Expenditures 451,255.40
Balance October 31, 00
$1,063,355.51
4. Approval of November vouchers
5. Adjournment
Kevi i Nickelson seconded the motion with corrections. Motion adopted unanimously.
Kevin Madden/WashinLton County Community Development Block Grant Cooperation
Kevin Madden expressed his concerns regarding the Washington County Community Development Block
Cooperation Agreement that New Scandia Township had entered into with Washington County on
September 12, 2000. Dennis Seefeldt stated that New Scandia Township choose to forgo use of their
CBDG allocation, the funds will either be divided among the remaining CDBG participants or added to
pool competitive grant funds. The competitive funds will be awarded to communities of non-profit
Agencies based on the merits of their proposed projects and the ability of the projects to meet low -and
moderate income residents.
Mr. Madden expressed his concern and presented information from a Consolidated Plan for 19995
Executive Summary from Yonkers, New York and he also unformed the township not be involved with the
Federal Government. Mr. Madden suggested the township write a letter stating they don't want to
participate and Mr. Hebert suggested that the township should not support this action.
Commander McGlothin and Jamie Jackson
A discussion was held regarding the burglaries in the township and surrounding areas. Deputy Jackson
would be on duty more often during the day at this time.
Fire Chief/James Finnegan, Assistant Chief
The back up for emergency type water from the Scandia Water Company was discussed and it was agreed
David Hebert, Attorney would prepare an agreement for emergency purposes between Scandia Water
Company and New Scandia Township.
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A discussion was held regarding approving the punch list for the completion of the New Scandia Fire
Rescue and Public Works Building and it was agreed that some items of not been completed.
Franconia Township Contract for Fire Protection was discussed and Mr. Hebert will send a certified letter
regarding the contract.
Mr. Bruce Swenson expressed his concern that Forest Lake Cable Commission has not completed portion
of the contract for Television Cable and that the new Fire Rescue and Public Works Building was to have
access to free cable. The Clerk would contact David Brown Representative from New Scandia to request
cable to the new building.
Park and Recreation/Mike White
Mr. White presented pictures of the BMX Track showing tunneling and lots of trash around the area. He
also stated that 4 wheelers are using the track.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to inform Julie O'Neil that the BMX Track will be leveled and a
study will be conducted next spring regarding the usage. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and
motion adopted and motion adopted unanimously.
Zoning Ordinance
David Hebert, Attorney reported that the Zoning Ordinance would be reviewed with a special meeting the
first of the year.
Township Engineer/Tom Peterson
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the gas main installation on Meadowbrook and 238t"
Street. Kevin Nickelson seconded and motion adopted unanimously.
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve buried cable for Citizens Telephone on Oakhill
Road/Scandia Trail and 205t" Street. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve payment of $107,306.90 the 7"' payment to ECI Building
Contractor. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to approve pay request No.4 for the Site Improvement for the Fire
Rescue and Public Works Building in the amount $16,927.48. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
Road Supervisor/Michael Hinz
Michael Hinz reported he instructed the Road Maintenance Department to use the sand and salt mixture
from Washington County Public Works, 30% on paved and 5% on gravel roads.
Jyneen Thatcher/Swenson Goose Lake Farm Wetland Bank Site/Joe Childers
Ms. Thatcher reviewed the Swenson Goose Lake Farm Wetland Bank Site application a continuation from
1997 and this was the next step for approval.
John Martineau made a motion to approve the certificate of approval and approve the application
for deposit for Wetland Credits for Swenson Goose Lance Farm Wetland Bank Site.
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The Township shall give approval for the Soil and Water Conservation to sign on behalf of the New
Scandia Township for withdrawals from the Swenson Goose Lake Farm Wetland Bank Site.
Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Ms. Thatcher presented a proposal purchasing from the Swenson Lake Faun Wetland Bank Site by Mr. Joe
Childers, for the NWNW /4 Township 32, Range 20 West, Section 30.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to sign the application for Joe Childers for the purchase from the
Goose Lake Farm Wetland Bank Site with the following conditions:,
1. The wetland impact must not occur until the credits have been debited from the Wetland
Bank.
2. The lot split must be approved and recorded, prior to the wetland impact.
3. Three (3) equalizing culverts, not less than 12" diameter, must be placed evenly spaced along
the roadway, to lessen the chance of changes to the hydrology of the tamarack community.
4. Any conditions set by other regulatory authorities as part of their permitting process, must be
met.
Nextel Communication Tower
The residents located in Olinda Estates and other residents were in attendance regarding concerns
about the proposed tower location by the newly constructed Fire Rescue and Public Works Building.
Dennis Seefeldt reviewed Chapter Two of the Zoning Regulation regarding Towers, two of the items
that he expressed concern are as follows:
(1) No tower 35 feet shall be erected within one -quarter (1/4) mile from the centerline of
State Highway 96 and 97 and County Road 4, 15 and 52, unless it can be demonstrated
through visual impact demonstration that the tower will be visually inconspicuous as
viewed from the road on a year-round basis.
(2) No tower over 35 feet in height shall be located closer than one -quarter (1/4) mile to the
Outside boundary of an existing or proposed county park identified in the Washington
County Master Plan or boundary of a state or township park.
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Towers are not addressed in the Comprehensive Plan except it does state as follows: Build upon and
expand the economic niche of the town center as a unique historic and cultural destination for intra
metropolitan tourism. In the Comprehensive Plan the historic character of the area is mentioned and the
tower would not fit in a historic area and the Village Center is a unique area. In the ordinance there is no
problem in the Agricultural District. The proposed site does not meet the requirements.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to restudy the Tower Ordinance, but not prevent any applicant from
applying for a Conditional Use Permit. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
James Malmquist stated he wanted to go on record that he was opposing the site due the Historical Impact.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to appoint the following committee to review the Tower Ordinance:
Dennis Seefeldt, John Martineau, Peter Schwartz; James Malmquist, James Lindberg and James
Raverty. Motion seconded by Kevin Nickelson and motion adopted unanimously.
Park Fees For Belle Terre/Edwin Marsh
Dennis Seefeldt made a motion to wavier the Park Fees for Belle Terre/Edwin Marsh as Mr. Marsh
had to pay the Park Fees in Chisago County. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Tax Forfeited Land in Bliss Addition
Michael Hinz and Steve Spence would view the forfeited land in the Bliss Addition and see if the Fire
Department could use the land and this will be reported at the December 19, 2000 Town Board Meeting.
Minnesota Uniform Building Code
The Uniform Building Code was discussed and David Hebert, Attorney would review the information and
this will be on the agenda for December 5, 2000.
Data Privacy Official
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to appoint Dolores Peterson, Township Clerk as the Data Privacy
Official. Dennis Seefedlt secondedthe motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Larson Meadows Development Agreement
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to approve the Development Agreement for Larson Meadows. John
Martineau seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Change Order Number 2, ECI
Paul Rasmussen made to approve change order Number 2 to ECI and Mr. Rasmussen would discuss
the items in question with Bonestroo Engineering regarding the seven items in the memo that was
sent to Mr. Rasmussen on November 20, 2000. The amount to be paid from this change order is
$14,279.46. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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213`h Street Benick/Hanson
Dennis Seefeldt stated that the Hanson's have given a counter proposal easement for the road on the Benick
property. Hanson's want to leave the road where it was and are willing to give the township an easement.
The Hanson's are also willing to incur the cost to have the fence moved that Benick's just recently
installed.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adjourn, John Martineau seconded the motion and meeting
adjourned.
Dolores Peterson
New Scandia To ship Clerk