11-20-01 tbNovember 20, 2001
New Scandia. Town Board regular monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman, Dennis
Seefeldt. The following Board Members were present: Vice Chairman, Paul Rasmussen, Michael
Hinz, Nancy Madden and John Martineau.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the following consent agenda:
Consent Agenda
1. Clerk's minutes have been presented for 10/16/01 and 11/06/01 Town Board
2. Approval of Treasurer's report
Balance October 1, 2001
$1,105,746.86
Receipts
137,311.15
Expenditures
172,763.67
Bank Credit
+ 2.00
Bank Charges
21.25
Deposit
— 20.75
Balance October 31, 2001 $1,070,254.34
3. Approval of vouchers for November, 2001
Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Sheriffs Report/J.J. Jackson
Deputy Jackson made reference to the Exterior Storage Ordinance and Junk Car Ordinance and
stated she is working with residents on the problem.
Township Engineer/Tom Peterson
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the payment for Peterson Excavating in the
amount of $6921.70 for the repair of drainage problems throughout the township. Michael
Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the 3 rd payment to R. E. Peterson, Inc. in the
amount of $90,630.00 for construction of 188th Street and Norrell Avenue. John Martineau
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Park and Recreation/Michael White
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the purchase of a C.D. Player for the Skating
Facility. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Road Supervisor/Michael Hinz
John McKinnon and other residents on Nolan Avenue were present and questioned why Nolan
Avenue was not on the 2002 Road Project as the residents had petitioned to have Nolan Avenue
bituminous surfaced. The residents were informed the Town Board must attempt to keep a good
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ratio of Collector Roads and Non Collector Roads. The residents were also informed that New
Scandia Township has received TIF Funds for some of the areas on the 2002 Road Project and
the projects had to be addressed in 2001 to receive the funding for 2002.
Nancy Jacobs/Oak Hill Montessori Middle School
Nancy Jacobs, 18070 Olinda Trail made reference to the Oak Hill Montessori Middle School.
Residents voiced their concerns regarding liability, insurance, trespassing on their property and
assurance of privacy on their property. Ms. Jacobs was instructed to apply for a Conditional Use
Permit to operate the school.
Insurance Policy/League of Minnesota Cities
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Insurance Policy with the League of
Minnesota Cities. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Landscapin2Plan For CSAH (Olinda Trail)
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the Landscape Plan along CSAH 3 (Olinda Trail)
and New Scandia Township accept the maintenance of the proposed landscape. Michael
Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Forfeited Land/Scandia Ranchettes
It was agreed the forfeited land of Outlot C and D in Scandia Ranchettes should be sold to
Northern States Power for the powerlines that are located on the outlots or to adjacent property
owners.
Citizens Communications/Telephone Cable
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the buried telephone for Citizens Communications
on 22031 Oldfield,14401 Oren Road and the Skating Facility. John Martineau seconded
the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Dennis Seefeldt reported that Stillwater Township would like to dissolve the Marine WMO and
the current Wateshed under Washington County Management. Dennis Seefeldt will attend a
meeting on December 4, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. and state that New Scandia Town Board reaffirms
their position of last July.
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Gammel Garden Fees
Fees for the usage of the Community Center by Gammel Garden were reviewed. The reason for
the review was the functions that are held by Gammel Garden have over abundance of persons
attending and this creates a high level of use for the Community Center. It was agreed the Board
of Gammel Garden shall be invited to the December meeting to review this matter.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adjourn.
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