6-20-00 tbJune 20, 2000
The regular monthly meeting of New Scandia Town Board was called
to order by Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt. The following Board
Members were also present: Dennis Seefeldt, Chairman, Paul
Rasmussen, Vice Chairman, Michael Hinz, John Martineau and Kevin
Nickelson.
CONSENT AGENDA
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the following consent
agenda:
1. Call to order
2. Clerk's minutes have been presented for 05/16/00,
05/24/00, 06/06/00 Town Board and 06/06/00 Planning
Commission
3. Balance April 31, 2000 $2,230,043.38
Receipts 64,774.86
Expenditures 97,659.32
Balance May 1, 2000 $2,197.158.92
Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion with the following correction
on the June 6, 2000, Town Board Meeting under Parking Lot on
Outlot A/Bonneyview. Dennis Seefeldt, yes, Michael Hinz, yes,
John Martineau, yes, Kevin Nickelson, opposed. Motion adopted.
Motion adopted unanimsoulsy on approval on consent agenda.
Sheriff Department/Captain McGlothlin
Captain McGlothlin presented the Agreement -Law Enforcement
Services Contract between New Scandia Township and Washington
County for Police Protection. Captain McGlothlin stated the
appointed Deputy should be on duty approximately by the 15th of
July or the lst of August.
John Martineau made -a motion to sign the Agreement -Law
Enforcement Services Agreement with Washington County. Paul
Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Fire Chief/Steve Spence
May Township had issued a check to New Scandia Township in the
amount of $12,000.00 for the year of 2000 and it appears that
there is a difference in legal opinions from both townships. Mr.
Seefeldt thought it maybe reasonable to accept the $12,000.00 and
negotiate for the following year. Mr. Nickelson stated that May
Township should pay the fair price and that New Scandia Township
does not have to subsidize May Township.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Exclusive Consignment
and Sales Agreement with Fire Trucks Plus, Inc. for the sale of
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of the old fire truck. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
Park and Recreation/Mike White
Mr. White stated that the cracks in the concrete on the skating
rink must be repaired this summer. Mr. White agreed he would
review this item.
Mr. White reported on the acquisition of the land by the Hay Lake
School from Washington County. The Park and Recreatoin would
submit a plan for the property and hold a Public Hearing to
inform the adjoining property owners.
Township Engineer/Tom Peterson
A disscussion was held regarding the stripping of township roads.
Residents in the plat of Holiday Beach and Bliss Addition stated
they would like to have the roads stripped in that area. It was
the sew s of the board that stripping of roads shall only be
the collector roads.
Chad Carpenter/Outlot C/Bonneyview
John Martineau
Carpenter for
Paul Rasmussen
unanimously.
made a motion to reconsider the request by Chad
the filling of a basin on Outlot C, Bonneyview.
seconded the motion and motion adopted
Dennis Seefeldt made a motion to recommend approval to fill the
wetland on the property owned by Chad Carpenter, Outlot C,
Bonneyview with the following conditions:
(1) The SCWD has found the wetland was created by "actions, the
purpose of which was not to create wetlands."
(2) The SCWD recommends that filling be permitted.
(3) The minutes of the planning meeting in September 1988
indicate that the preliminary plat was presented with the
representation that Outlots C and B would be sold with
the last remaining property as they were not buildable.
To differentiate buildable from nonbuildable lots, Outlot A
was, renamed Lot 4 to permit possible future redevelopment.
(4) The preliminary plat and final plat of Bonneyview disclose
significant wetland area coverage on Outlots A, B, and C.
(5) Soil tests and proposed building sites are shown only on
numbered lots in the proposed plat.
(6) The wetland areas on Outlot B and C are dedicated as
drainage easements in the final plat.
(7) At the preliminary plat of Bonneyview also discloses that
Outlot C is the termination point of drainage easement
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serving a significant area of Block 1,`Bonneyview.
(8) The plat as finally approved by the Planning Commission and
Town Board contemplated residential structures on the
numerically designated lots only.
(9) Section 9.2 of the Shoreland Management Ordinance prohibits
grading or filling within the bluff impact zone or shore
impact zone. Thus, filling should not be permitted within
the wetland area.
(10)The Outlots have been tied to other lots within Bonneyview
to insure that the Outlots would not be forfeited for
nonpayment of real estate taxes.
(11)It appears that Outlots A, B and C were presented by the
owners at the time of the submission of the plat of
Bonneyview as wetland lots and considered by the Planning
Commission and Town Board as wetlands serving Block 1,
Bonneyview in granting approval of the plat.
Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion with the addition that Mr.
Carpenter would present his request to the Washington County
Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Motion adopted unanimously.
Vernon Henk/18630 Norrell Avenue
Ms. Henk was questioning the removal of the cabin on 18630 Norell
Avenue regarding the road project of Norell and 188th Street.
This cabin was built on the road -right-of-way. Ms. Henk was
directed to attend the TIF meeting on June 26, 2000 in the New
Scandia Township Chambers.
BMX Track/Certificate of Compliance
Kevin Nickelson a motion to approve the Certificate of Compliance
for the BMX Track and the township provide a container at the
site. John Martineau seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Crabtrees Kitchen/Certificate of Compliance
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Certificate of
Compliance for Terry and Beverly Bennett, 19713 Quinnell Avenue,
Scandia, MN for Crabtrees County Store. Michael Hinz seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Food Shelf Location
Due to the remodel construction project for Elim Lutheran Church
it is impossible for the Food Shelf to operate under these
conditions. Members had contacted Mr. Seefeldt regarding the
possibility of using space in the Community Center.
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Paul Rasmussen made a motion to allow the Food Shelf to use space
in the Community Center for approximately five (5) months.
Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Ekdahl Estates Tree Removal
Mr. Seefeldt informed the board that Ms. Dietrich Developer of
Ekdahl Estates agreed to some mitigation to reestablish the trees
which were removed from the bluff impact zone. This would
include the planting of trees on five (5) lots with a total of 10
inch diameter trees.
Michael White Issuing of Building Permits Within the Watershed
District
Mr. White requested a standard process for the issuing Building
Permits within the Carnelian Marine Watershed District with
certain conditions. Mr. White requested the Building Inspector,
Al Goodman be informed to notify Carnelian Marine Watershed
District, before the permits are issued.
American Engineering
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the payment of $1473.00
to American Engineer of cement testing. John Martineau seconded
the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Landscaping Authority
Paul Rasmusssen made a motion to authorize Mr. Dennis Seefeldt in
amount of up to $3000.00 for Maintenance/Landscaping on township
grounds. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Gas Main Install
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Gas Main installation
for NSP Gas on Pomroy Avenue/Maple Hills Plat. John Martineau
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
GTE Phone Company Buried Cable
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to install buried telephone cable
for GTE Phone Company on Pilar, Quality Trail, and a temporary
service drop on 195th and Lakamaga Trail. Michael Hinz seconded
the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adjourn.
Dolores Peterson
New Scandia Township Clerk