6-06-00 tbJune 6, 2000
New Scandia regular Town Board meeting was called to order by
Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt. The following Board Members were
present: Dennis Seefeldt, Chairman, Michael Hinz, Kevin
Nickelson, and John Martineau. Vice Chairman, Paul Rasmussen was
not present to for the first two items on the agenda.
Chad Carpenter/Filling of 2,400sf Basin
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to allow Mr. Chad Carpenter to fill
the 2,400sf Basin on the north side of Bone Lake, Outlot C,
Bonneyview. Michael Hinz seconded the motion.
The following discussion followed This motion would only
address the filling of the basin and the lot would not be
considered for construction of a home. Lot 1 is where the home
should be located. The board is not finding at this time that
Outlot C, is a buildable lot and we are just voting on signing
the Wetland Conservation Act Permit. Township Attorney, David
Hebert expressed an opinion that approval could be seen as
approval for building on that lot. John Martineau and Dennis
Seefeldt also expressed concern about the same issue.
Kevin Nickelson made the following additions to the motion:
1)We are not considering this a buildable lot;2)Fill the wetland
with conditions of Washington Soil and Water Conservation
District. Kevin Nickelson, yes, and Michael Hinz, yes.
John Martineau, opposed and Dennis Seefeldt. Motion failed.
Chad Carpenter questioned why the board would deny the request
for filling the basin on Outlot C, Bonneyview when the Department
of Natural Resources, Army Corp of Engineers and Washington Soil
and Water have approved the filling. Mr. Carpenter stated the
wetland is not below the Ordinary High Water Mark.
Traun Bartholomew/Parking Lot On Outlot A/Bonneyview
The board addressed the request from the property owners for a
parking lot on Outlot A in the Bonneyview Plat. They stated this
access to the lake stated it provides for a dock and access to
the dock shall be by means of a pedestrian path only and no
roadway or driveway is permitted to be constructed on the Outlot.
There is also a safety reasons, because of the contours of the
road.
Steve Lefaen stated no parking signs are on Melanie and therefore
they are not allowed to park. Dan Anderson stated the Bone Lake
Association had not been notified about the plat of Bonneyview.
Mr. Anderson again reviewed the Development Agreement that there
should be a parking lot on Outlot A. Patricia Ray was concerned
about the number of boats on Bone Lake at this time. Jerry
Klemenagen stated Warren Dahlin requested lake access on a non
buildable lot and was denied.
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Dennis Seefeldt made a motion to deny the request for a Parking
Lot on Outlot A in Bonneyview Plat as this is specifically
addressed in the Development Agreement. The residents may
contact Washington County about this issue. John Martineau
seconded the motion. Michael Hinz, yes, John Martineau, yes,
Dennis Seefeldt, yes. Kevin Nickelson, opposed. Motion adopted.
The following comments were made after the vote on the motion:
Mr. Nickelson stated he had a problem with the motion as people
should be able to drive their vehicles and walk to the lake.
David Hebert, Attorney, stated that no error had been made in the
platting procedure and that everyone within 500 feet of the
property received notice of the Public Hearing.
Marilyn Opp/Dean Baar/Scandia Elementary Soccer Field
Ms. Opp and Mr. Baar requested funding for the Soccer Fields at
the Scandia Elementary School. Forest Lake School District has
allocated funds for the Soccer Fields, but the school would need
approximately $12,000.00 more to complete the project.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to help fund Soccer, Baseball, and T
Ball Fields for the Scandia School up to the amount of $12,000.00
and if the bids are lower the township would fund the full amount
of $12,000.00. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Ekdahl Estates/Tree Removal
Developer, Ms. Gail Dietrich informed the board that no live
trees where removed and it was all dead wood and brush. She
stated her goal was to have a beautiful Cluster Development.
Ms. Dietrich presented the Declaration of Protective Covenants,
Easements and Restrictions for Ekdahl Estates and quoted from
Article 12, Vegetative Cutting. Ms. Dietrich stated the logger
did a wonderful job and she can not see any violation and the
removal also was completed for safety reasons.
Mr. Dan Knefelkamp, 20240 St. Croix Trail a resident next to the
plat stated that Ms. Dietrich did not remove any live trees, but
Mr. Bill Clapp, Quinnell Avenue did not agree that no live trees
were taken and no removal of vegetation or grading is prohibited
in the bluff impact zone, (20 feet from the bluff line. This was
also addressed in a letter from Meg McMonigal, Town Planner.
It was agreed that Dennis Seefeldt, Kevin Nickelson, Ann Twerdo,
Washington County Land Management and Gail Dietrich would meet at
the site on June 9, at 10:00 a.m. Ms. Dietrich informed the
board that she also would like a Forester to be present at this
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meeting.
Easements For Utility and Drainage/Bluffs of East Bay
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Easements for the
Utility and Drainage Purposes for Lots 2,3, and 4, Block,1,
Bluffs of East gay. John Martineau seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
Resolution/Gateway Trail
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve and sign Resolution No.
6-6-00-1 Supporting the Extension Of Gateway State Trail In
New Scandia Township. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
Approval of Quarry Avenue/Croix Crest Plat
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to approve Quarry Avenue in the
Plat of Croix Crest. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Certificate of Compliance/BMX Track
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The board would grant approval of the Certificate of Compliance
for the BMX Track as it was reported that the track had been
constructed as per design and the track had been changed. The
township office would notify users of the track that they must
submit a new site plan and if the plan is not submitted the track
shall be discontinued.
201 Septic System/SCADA
Mr. Martineau reviewed the need for a better system to monitor
sanitary sewer lift stations around Big Marine Lake. A Automatic
Telephone Alarm Dialer for the estimated cost of $10,000.00 and a
Supervisory Monitoring System at the estimated cost of
$115,000.00 were reviewed. Mr. Martineau suggested that the
Telephone Alarm Dialer be used for the monitoring.
John Martineau made a motion to have quotes on the Automatic
Telephone Dialer in the estimated cost of $10,000.00. Paul
Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Web Site
Colleen Firkus reviewed the Web Site proposed by Cheri Cunningham
Graphic Design for the township.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the cost of the Web Page
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and the monthly fee and Ms. Firkus be the administrator of the
Web Page. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
2000 Curbside Recycling Grant
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Curbside Recycling
Grant Distribution with Washington County for the year of 2000.
Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Telephone Cable
John Martineau made a motion to approve the buried telephone
cable on Quarry Avenue east of Highway 95. Kevin Nickelson
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
David Hebert/Attorney
Mr. Hebert reviewed the 60-Day Rule and how important it is to
comply with this rule.
Michael White
Mr. White requested the township to transfer TIF Account 56 to
the Carnelian Marine Watershed for Shoreline Stabilization.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to transfer the 56 TIF Account to
the Carnelian Marine Watershed. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
John Martineau made a motion to adjourn.
D pres e-t son
New Scandia T wnship Clerk