4-18-00 tbApril 18, 2000
The regular New Scandia Town Board meeting was called to order by Chairman,
Dennis Seefeldt. The following Board Members were present: Chairman, Dennis
Seefeldt, Vice Chairman, Paul Rasmussen, Michael Hinz, Kevin Nickelson and Paul
Rasmussen.
(1) Clerk's minutes have been presented for Town Board 03/21/00 and
03/30/00
(2) Balance February 29, 2000 $2,240,098.41
Receipts 141,583.05
Expenditures 76,633.19
Adjustments C.D. Interest .72
Balance March 31, 2000 $2,305,040.44
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Sheriff DepartmentlCaptain McGoIthlin
Caprin McGolthlin presented a cost estimate report for the Police Contract with
Washington County with the following figures: 1) Year 2000, $15,258.00; 2) Year
2001, $39,459.00; 3) Year 2002, $58,738.00; 4) Year 2003, $64,953.00. Captain
McGolthiin also presented the Agreement -Law Enforcement Services Contract. No
action was taken on the contract.
Fire Department/Steve Spence
The Ground Breaking for the New Scandia Fire/Rescue and Public Works Building
was discussed with a date set of April 24, at 4:00 p.m. It was agreed to send invites
to the Fire Department, Retires of the Fire Department, Dennis Hegberg, Building
Committee and former Chairs of the Town Board.
Boy Scout Troop Number 371 presented a Bone Lake Trail Project with 3 phases
consisting of: 1) Mark and clear trail; 2) Spread wood chips along trail to prevent
erosion and footing improvement; 3) Construct bridge over water channel; 4) Construct
viewing platforms with benches.
Michael Hinz made a motion. approve the Phase one . Two for the Bone
Project.Lake Park Trail •n seconded the motionand motion
.••'• -• unanimously.
Cal Finnegan representing a group of BMX Track children requested the township to
consider a BMX Track. Possible sites were discussed such as the property the
township would acquire by Hay Lake School and a possible area by the Community
Center, behind the tennis courts. Parents were concerned about location as there
should be a phone close to the area. The group would attend the May 2, 2000
meeting with a proposal for the BMX Track.
Mr. Coldecott reviewed the proposal of the consolidation of the Brown's Creek WSD,
Carnelian Marine WSD, Marine -On -St-Croix WMW and a portion of the Middle St.
Croix WMO into one WSD. The Carnelian Marine Watershed District have requested
of the Board of Commissioners to accomplish the objective of consolidation in three
steps. 1) Expand the Carnelian Marine WSD so as to include the Marine -On -St -Croix
and the northern reaches of Washington County not presently included in a SWD.
The number of managers be increased to seven;2) Foster a similar consolidation
involving the Brown's Creek WSD;3) After steps one and two have been
accomplished, and demonstrated to be effective, then complete the consolidation
recommended in the Harper report.
Tom Peterson informed the Town Board that Dennis Seefeldt, Mike White and he had
met with the Hank family on Norell regarding the location of the cabin on Norell. The
building is so old that it is not movable, but the Hank's had been informed if they
would consider to build another structure permits and variances could be waviered.
Mr. Peterson also meet with approximately 20 residents on 188th Street by the
drainfield area and it appears curb and gutter will have to be installed on both sides of
the road and the road could be narrowed to 22 feet. The septic system line should be
installed this summer, so the persons affected by the road construction that where on
the drainfield could be contacted to the 201 Septic System this year.
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Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the pay request for E. H. Renner
' $26,793.67. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion
in the amount of I
adopted unanimously.
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Gregory Bjork was assessed for the following parcels in the 1997 Road Project: 25-
0320-20-13-0007 and 25-032-20-42-0006. Parcel 25-032-20-13-0007 is a unbuildable
lot and former, Engineer Tom Prew stated that this parcel was assessed in error.
NickelsonKevin •e a motion to delete • .rcel 25-032-20-13-0007 fromthe 1997
Road Project and to reimburse Gregory l3jork the amount that he has paid on
this assessment. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motionand motion adopted
unanimously.
Taun Bartholomew representative for property owners in the Bonneyview Two Plat
requested to install a parking lot area in the outlot for Bonneyview Two which is the
property owners lake access. He was informed that in the conveyance for the plat it
states the access for a path only. Mr. Bartholomew was informed that the property
owners could petition for amendment to the restrictive covenants.
A letter was received from Bill Voedisch, Chairman of May Township regarding the
increase in the Fire Protection Contract provided by New Scandia Township. It was
agreed that Dennis Seefeldt, Kevin Nickelson and Steve Spence meet with Bill
Voedisch on April 24, 2000 at 2:30 p.m. to further discuss this issue.
Compensation
The compensation survey completed by Peter Schwartz and Harold Johnson was
presented. This survey will be reviewed by Paul Rasmussen and Michael Hinz.
SoftballPaul Rasmussen made a motion to amend the 3.2 Malt Liquor License for
Scandia • state that insurance must be acquired
Softball Tournament on May 19, 20, 21, 000 John Martineau seconded
motion and motion adopted unanimously. I-
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and correct the errors in the agreement. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
Certificate of Compliance/Elim Lutheran Church
Paul Rasmussen .- a motion to approve the Certificate of Compliance for
Elim Lutheran Church with the following addition: 1) Extend the silt fence, west
to Olinda Trail. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted
Taco Dad/ Celebration
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to appoint the following persons to oversee the
Taco Days Celebration: Tom Obst, David Rognerud, Boy Scout Troop #371 and
John Martineau representing New Scandia Town Board. Kevin Nickelson
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Hazardous Waste Program
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to sign License To Use Real Property For The
Household Hazardous Waste Program that will be held on the Community
Center grounds on July 2, 2000 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Michael Hinz
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Deletion of Assessment for Project`9999/Nora Family Limited Partnership
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Resolution for Deletion of
Assessment for Project9999 for the following parcels: 1) 28-032-20-23-001;
2) 28-032-20-23-0002 in the name of Nora Family Limited Partnership. Kevin
Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Lewis Berge Property Division
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to waive formal requirements of a minor
subdivision and allow resubdivision of Lewis Berger property in NW 1/4 of NW
1/4 of Section 18, Township 32, Range 20 in accord with the map presented.
John Martineau seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Dolores Bete son
New Scandia ownship Clerk