5-02-00 tbMay 2, 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, John Martineau and Kevin
Nickelson.
Ms. Barbara Sanders informed the Town Board that the involved parties are opposed
to the proposed cartway over their properties and that it does not meet the conditions
of the State Statue. The parties affected by this proposal are requesting denial of the
cartway.
Kevin Nickelson stated that the proposed cartway would not devalue the property of
the opposing property owners and that this is the practical way to provide entrance
into the property.
Kevin Nickelson .- a motion to denypetitiontwo rod for Edward L. Erickson and Elizabethover e NE 1/4 of
the NE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 32, Range 20 and part of the SE 1/4 of
opposed.Section 21, Township 32, Range 20. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion.
Michael Hinz, yes, John Martineau, yes, Kevin Nickelson, yes, Dennis Seefeldt,
yes. Paul Rasmussen - •
BFIIX Track
A group of children presented a proposed plan for a BMX Park with the
following highlights: 1) These items can be built one at a time and added
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r r feet from gravel area on T Ball Field. 51
Paul Rasmussen .r- the following • • To accept the proposed proposal
for the BMX Park located by the T Ball Field. The township must apply for a
Certificate of Compliance with the following conditions: 1) Safety Equipment
required; 2) No cigarettes or alcohol-, (3 Berms must be no higher then 3 feet,
and height of berms cannot be changed, because of liability; (4 No activity
during T Games; 5) No glass containers; 6) Must clean up debris- 7) No activity
when the Public Works Department are mowing in the area. John Martineau
seconded • • and motion adopted unanimously.
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Chad Carpenter//Exemption from Wetland Replacement
Mr. Carpenter was requesting a Exemption #5, Incidental Wetland, to fill a 2,4000 sf
basin that was a area as being created for treatment of agricultural effluent. A letter
was submitted from Jyneen Thatcher stating that she felt this application for wetland
impact could be approved. Mr. Carpenter was also requesting permission to construct
a home on Outlot C. Mr. Carpenter was informed that Bonneyview is a recorded plat
and outlots are unique and they are set out for a purpose. Ms. Marty, Attorney for Mr.
Carpenter stated under State Statue this would be a problem in the courts as there is
nothing recorded against the Outlots.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to grant permission to Mr. Chad Carpenter to
fill the agricultural effluent basin which has been approved by Jyneen Thatcher,
Wetland Specialist, Washington Soil and Water Conservation District. Paul
Rasmussen seconded the motion. Kevin Nickelson withdraw the motion.
The Town Board would view the site on May 16, 6:30 p.m. before a decision would be
made. The Development Agreement and Plat of Bonneyview would also be reviewed
before a decision would be made on the building site proposal.
Michael Hinz made a motion to submit the Fire Contract and billing to May
Township for the year of 2000 in the amount of $17,330.00. Paul Rasmusse
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Policy For Major Plat Developers
Due to the problems that have developed with Bluffs of East Bay and Ekdahl Estates
Major Plats, Mr. Seefeldt addressed ways to prevent this problem after the plat has
been recorded. It was discussed the possibility of more restrictions in the
Development Agreement, Performance Bond, or require a larger Letter of Credit and
hold the Letter of Credit until all the lots are sold.
Dennis Seefeldt and Paul Rasmussen would meet on May 5, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. to
view Ekdahl Estates Plat.
TelephonePaul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the buried telephone cable for GTE
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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NickelsonPaul Rasmussen made a motion to authorize signatur6lor the private sale of
tax -forfeited land of Lot 1, Block 1, Holiday Beach for Mr. Robert Jensen and
that this lot is combined with the lots that are owned by Mr. Jensen in the area.
Kevin • •'• • the motionand motion adopted unanimously.
NickelsonPaul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Certificate of Compliance for t
New Scandia Fire and Rescue/Public Works Building with following conditions:
1) The septic area shall be identified with tape or fencing so no construction
vehicles drive on this area; 2) A landscape and signage plan shall be submitte
for review and approval by the Zoning Administrator; 3) A small berm shall be
created in front of the parking lot to screen cars from the road; 4) Soil erosion
control requirements for aeneral construction in Washington County shall be
met. Kevin • •:.. ithe motionand • •:adoptedunanimously.]
A questions on the condition of the construction of a small berm shall be created in
front of the parking lot to screen cars from the road and the board would like to see
the screening be trees instead of the berm. Mr. Rasmussen would speak to Mr. Gary
Peterson, Bonestroo Engineering about this issue.
Dolores Peterson
New Scandi ownship Clerk