3-21-00 tbMarch 21, 2000
New Scandia Town Board meeting was called to order by Clerk,
Dolores Peterson. Ms. Peterson gave the Oath of Office to
Supervisor, Dennis Seefeldt, John Martineau and Kevin Nickelson
at 7:00 p.m. before the payment of vouchers. The following Board
Members were present: John Martineau, Kevin Nickelson, Paul
Rasmussen and Dennis Seefeldt. Michael Hinz was absent.
Clerk, Dolores Peterson stated the first order of business was to
elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman for the year of 2000. Dennis
Seefeldt was elected Chairman and Paul Rasmussen was elected Vice
Chairman.
CONSENT AGENDA
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the following consent
agenda with the following amendment. Paul Rasmussen made the
motion to approve the Bracht Bros. Mining Permit for the minutes
of the Planning Commission of 02/29/00. Kevin Nickelson seconded
the motion.
1) Call to order
2) Clerk's minutes have been presented for Town
02/15/00 and 02/29/00 Town Board and 02/29/00
Planning Commission
3) Balance February 1, 2000 $1,184,762.62
Receipts 1,192,877.52
Expenditures 137,550.73
Balance of February 29,00 $2,240,098.41
Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Sheriff James Frank
Sheriff James Frank reviewed the possibility of applying and
receiving a "Cops Grant". Sheriff Frank stated major crimes are
on the decline in the county, but nuisance crimes, of vandalism
and speeding are concerns for the community. He stated that a
assigned officer like Ms. Simonson is a asset to the community as
the officer will get to know the people and the problems of the
community. It is Presidents goal to have more Police Officers on
the streets.
The grant is a total of $75,000.00 over a three (3) year period
and the approximate cost for a police officer for one year would
be $62,000.00 to $65,000.00.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to hold a special meeting on March
30, 2000 at-7o00 p.m. to discuss this issue. John Martineau
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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Steve Soence/Fire Chief
Mr. Spence stated May Township had concerns how New Scandia
Township and New Scandia Fire and Rescue Department arrived at
the figure for fire protection for their township, so Mr. Spence
suggested to avoid problems in the future to figure the fees on a
per capita basis.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to set a policy that in the future
New Scandia Fire Rescue Department charge May Township and
Franconia Township on a per capita basis for fire protection.
Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Erickson Cartway/Public Hearing
A Public Hearing was held in the matter of the petition of Edward
L. Erickson and Elizabeth Erickson for the Establishment of a
Cartway. The petitioners are the owners of the SW 1/4 of Sw 1/4
of Section 22,E Township 32, Range 20 West, a tract of land
containing —i acres and said tract has no reasonable access
thereto except over the land of others. The petitioners request
that a cartway be established over and across part of the NE 1/4
of NW 1/4 of Section 28, Township 32, Range 20, owned by Milton
Ambourn and Rita Ambourn. Also across part of SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of
Section 21, Township 32, Range 20, owned by Barbara Sanders and
Charles Kummer. All the members of the Town Board viewed the
property at 6:15 p.m. on this date.
David Hebert, Township Attorney stated the affected property
owners all received notice, but the Ambourn's did not receive the
notice in time for the 10 day requirement. Mr. Hebert stated to
fill the requirement the Public Hearing would have to continue to
April 4, 2000 at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Charles Kummer a affected property owner disturbed copies of
the Minnesota Statutes 1999, table of contents for Chapter 164.
He stated that in contents 164.08 Cartways, Subdivision No. 2 it
states the following: 1) Upon petition presented to the town
board by owner of a tract of land containing at least five acres,
who has no access thereto except over the lands of others. Mr.
Kummer reference this section as Mr. Kummer states Mr. Erickson
has access from his homesite on 205th Street. This cartway is
close to wetlands, including a large and small pond and also the
area is a home for wildlife. The Kummer land is very narrow less
then 9 acres and it would reduce the property value. Mr. Kummer
expressed that Mr. Erickson has used his access on 205th Street
for the past 50 years and this access is well established.
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Ms. Rita Ambourn stated that this pond is one of the prettiest
ponds in Scandia Township and once the environment is destroyed
it is gone forever.
Ms. Barbara Sanders stated if that is the way the cartway must be
established there should be some conditions and I understand he
wants to sell his property, but we should be able to keep our
property. Is this a matter of profitability and because of
profit our land should not be taken. Mr. Erickson could build a
road back to the property from 205th Street..
Kevin Nickelson, Supervisor stated he was concerned about the
environment with the access over the land of the property owners,
but Mr. Erickson would have to construct a very lengthy road and
the cost would be approximately $125,000.00 to $200,000.`
Ms. Colleen Firkus questioned if Mr. Erickson would not have to
submit a concept plan for the entire property as to how it would
be developed in the future.
Mr. Erickson stated if he would have to construct a road from
205th Street the entire property would have to be subdivided and
there would be a lot of homes constructed. With the cartway there
would only be one homesite. His plan is not to developed now and
is intending to place the farm in the Historical Register of
Farms.
At this point the Public Hearing was adjourned until the hearing
will be reconvened on April 4, at 7:00 p.m.
Tom Peterson/Township Engineer
Problems with the Froberg and Kees driveways on Pilar was
discussed and Mr. Seefeldt stated that Frobergs have corrected
the problems with their driveway, but Kees have not corrected the
problems with the driveway. It was agreed the Town Board would
look at the driveway and drainage problem with Kees driveway.
E. H. Renner Pay Request No. 6
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Pay Request No. 6 for
E. H. Renner in the amount of $10,402.50. Kevin Nickelson
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Septic System Quote For New Scandia Fire Rescue/Public Works Bldg
The following quotes for the New Scandia Fire Rescue/Public Works
Building were received: 1) Peterson Excavating; $8335.00, 2)
Scandia Trucking, $7485.00; 3) C and B Excavating, $7600.00;
4) 8093.00.
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Kevin Nickelson made a motion to award the contract to Scandia
Trucking in the amount of $7485.00 for the construction of the
septic system and holding tanks for the New Scandia Fire/Rescue
and Public Works Building. John Martineau seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
Informational Meeting For 188th Street, Norell and Newqate
John Martineau made a motion that a Informational Meeting be held
on April 11, 7:00 p.m. to review the proposed widening and
improvements for 188th Street, Norell and part of Newgate by Big
Marine Lake. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Certificate of Compliance/Goehl Motors, Countryside Arts, Arvold
Chiropractic
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Certificate of
Compliance for Goehl Motors, Countryside Arts, Arvold
Chiropractic with the following amendment to the Certificate for
Goehl Motors: To change the wording on the Certificate of
Compliance from Washington County to state: 1)There maybe one
or two vehicles displayed for sale in the area at one time. Kevin
Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
201 Septic System/SCADA
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to appoint John Martineau to
represent the 201 Septic System/SCDA for New Scandia Township.
Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
The township office informed the Town Board that they would
prefer that Washington County Department of Health/Pete Genzel
continue with the administering the 201 Project with pumping,
repair issues and preparing the billing for the township office.
Mr. Genzel figures the fees for the yearly billing, but the
township office prepares the billing, mailing and collecting.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to inform Washington County that New
Scandia Township wants to continue the administering of the 201
Project by Washington County Department of Health. Dennis
Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Tour of Township Roads
Paul Rasmussen made a motion that the New Scandia Township Board
tour the township roads on April 1, 9:00 a.m. John Martineau
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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Planning Commission Appointments
The clerk stated that the terms of David Schad and Peter Schwartz
were expired on the Planning Commission. Both Mr. Schad and Mr.
Schwartz were appointed to fill unexpired terms, so therefore
they could be considered for reappointment.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to reappoint David Schad and Peter
Schwartz to the Planning Commission with expiring in 2005. Kevin
Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Carnelian Marine Watershed Board Appointment
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to inform the Washington County
Administation to consider the reappointed of Michael
White to the Carnelian Marine Watershed Board. John Martineau
secnded the motion and motion adopted uanimously.
Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District
The Department of Natural Resources request review and comments
for a application by Washington County Soil and Water
Conservation District for bioengineering practices. The Town
Board stated they would endorse the proposal.
Tree Planting/Cub Scout Troop 173
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the purchase of tree
transplants from Washington County Soil and Conservation in the
amount of $168.00. The trees shall be planted on the east and
west side of New Scandia Fire Rescue/Public Works Department.
John Martineau seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Legal Paper For The Year Of 2000
The following quotes were received for the legal paper for the
year of 2000: ECM Publishers, $5.25 a column inch and County
Messenger $4.40 a column inch.
John Martineau made a motion to designate the Country Messenger
as the legal paper for the township for the year of 2000. Paul
Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Weed Inspector For The Year of 2000
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to appoint John Morrison as the Weed
Inspector for the year of 2000. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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Depository For The Year of'2000
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the following
depositories for the year of 2000 Security State Bank, County
Bank, and the 3M Fund through the League of Minnesota Cities.
Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously`.
Forest Lake Youth Service Bureau
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to donate $4500.00 for the year of
2000 to the Forest Lake Youth Service Bureau. Dennis Seefeldt
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adjourn, meeting adjourned.
Do ::es Pet. rson
New Scand'a Township Clerk