3-20-01 tbMarch 20, 2001
New Scandia Town Board meeting was called to order by Clerk, Dolores Peterson. Ms.
Peterson gave the Oath of Office to Supervisors, Nancy Madden and Paul Rasmussen.
The following Board Members were present: Nancy Madden, John Martineau, Paul
Rasmussen and Dennis Seefeldt. Michael Hinz was absent.
Cleric, Dolores Peterson stated the first order of business was to elect a Chairman, and
Vice Chairman for the year of 2001. Dennis Seefeldt was elected Chairman and Paul
Rasmussen was elected Vice Chairman.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the following consent agenda.
(1) Call to order
(2) Clerk's minutes have been presented for Town Board 02/02/01,
03/06/01, 03/08/01, Planning Commission, 03/06/01 and Capital
Improvement 03/01/01
(3) Balance February 1, 2001 $1,298,208.85
Receipts 16,782.50
Expenditures 442,377.98
Void Checks 1,239.80
Balance February 28, 2001 $ 871,273.57
(4) Approval of March Vouchers
(5) Adjournment
John Martineau seconded the motion. Dennis Seefedlt made the correction on the
February 20, 2001 minutes. Motion adopted unanimously.
Commander McGlothlin
Commander McGlothlin presented the 2000 yearly report for Police Service. The chart
showed a sufficient increase of Police Service over a five (5) year period.
Commander McGlothlin stated the department would present these reports quarterly as of
this date.
James Finnegan/Assistant Fire Chief
Mr. Finnegan stated the problem with the well for the Scandia Fire Rescue and Public
Works Building has been solved.
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Parrs and Recreation/Michael White
It was reported the Township had received a $1,000.00 donation from Lakes Area
Recreation. John Martineau stated that the donation was a disappointment and the
township should have received a larger donation. Dennis Seefeldt stated that he was in
agreement with Mr. Martineau regarding the donation.
Fire Contract/May 'Township
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to accept and sign the Fire Contract with May
Township. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Stan Wager/Bone Lake Estates
Mr. Wagner presented a concept to change Lot 6 and 7 of Bone Lake Estates. Mr.
Wagner purchased the farm site, which is Lot 7 and also owns Lot 6 of Bone Lake
Estates. Mr. Wagner is proposing to add Lot 6 to the farm site and create another Lot of
2.52 from the farm site. Mr. Wagner stated this would create less of an impact on Bone
Lake. Mr. Wagner was directed to work with the township office for the process of a
Replat of Bone Lake Estates.
Sherrill Reid/Animal Control
Ms. Reid reviewed the problems she has incurred with residents contacting her to catch
wild animals within the township and the need for cages, because of this date she has
been using the City of Marine's cages. Ms. Reid expressed her concern regarding being
called to the Scandia School requesting her to pick up stray dogs. It was agreed the
Scandia School should purchase their own cages.
Nancy Madden made a motion to authorize the township office to purchase four (4)
cages to be used for Animal Control. John Martineau seconded the motion. Dennis
Seefeldt added the following to the motion: The only person to use the cages shall be
Sherrill Reid. Motion adopted unanimously.
Carnelian -Marine Watershed District Managers
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to inform the Washington County, Office of
Administration that the 'Township of New Scandia is requesting the reappointment
of Richard Bohrer to the Carnelian -Marine Watershed District Managers. John
Martineau seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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Certificate of Compliance/Terry Pittman
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Certificate of Compliance for Terry
Pittman, 21366 Olinda 'frail, Scandia, MN 55073. The Certificate of Compliance is
for a home occupation consisting of an office for a heating and cooling business with
minimal sheetmetal fabrication. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Tri-Star Trucking Violations
The township office had been instructed to schedule a Public Hearing for the revoking of
the Conditional Use Permit for Tri-Star Trucking. Under the Development Code the
township must give a 30-day written notice of the specific violations to be corrected. The
violations were discussed which included outside storage consisting of oil tanks and the
number of vehicles parked outside of the building. Mr. Hebert instructed the Town
Board they must consider the investment that the person has in the business.
Paul Rasmussen, Nancy Madden and David Hebert will meet with Charles Schwartz to
review violations of the business and propose how to solve the problems with the
operation of Tri-Star Trucking.
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Dennis Seefeldt reported that there is a bill in the Legislature at the present time that
funding from Tax Increment must be contracted by June 30, 2002. Mr. Seefeldt stated
the township must meet this deadline for the reconstruction of 188th Street, Norell
Avenue, 201 Project for 188th Street, Norell Avenue and Maxwill Bay 201 Project.
Funds For Storwater/Water Quality Practices
Jeff Berg, Washington County Soil and Water had forwarded information regarding
funding for Stormwater Water Quality Practices in a 2002 State Cost Share Program and
questioned if New Scandia Township would consider applying for the funds. The
township office will contact Mr. Berg and inform him the township is interested if Mr.
Berg is willing to prepare the paper work.
Residents of New Scandia Township had expressed an interest of having a Special Day to
honor Ann Bancroft with the accomplishments of the exploring trip over the past months.
The following person volunteered to serve on a committee to explore the possibility of
sponsoring a Special Day for Ann Bancroft: Nanycy Madden, Paul Rasmussen, Richard
Bohrer and Dolores Peterson.
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Capital Improvement Report
Dennis Seefeldt reviewed the Capital Improvement minutes of March 1, 2001. The
following short-range (1-5) goals had been accomplished. 1) provide an adequate
water supply for the Fire Department; 2) build a New Fire Hall; 3) increase Maintenance
Department` storage and improve their work area; 4) remodel Community Center Kitchen;
5) replace Pumper Truck for Fire Department. The only short-range goal left to be
completed is to repair Fire Hall roof and septic system.
The Capital Improvement Committee has a list of 7 items for a short-range goal and these
items should be completedin (1-5) years. The committee is monitoring police protection
needs and emergency medical services.
Legal Paper For The Year of 2001
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to designate the Country Messenger as the legal
paper for the township for the year of 2001. Nancy Madden seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
Weed Inspector For The Year Of 2001
Dennis Seefeldt made a motion to appoint John Morrison as the Weed Inspector for
the year of 2001. John Martineau seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Depository For The Year of 2001
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the following depositories for the year of
2001: Security State Bank and the 3M Fund through the League of Minnesota
Cities. John Martineau seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Forest Lake Youth Service Bureau
John Martineau made a motion to donate $4500.00 to Forest Lake Youth Service
Bureau. Forest Lake Youth Service Bureau requested the amount of $5000.00 in
their yearly letter. The township had budgeted $4500.00 for the year of 2001 and
the township will budget $5000.00 for the year of 2002. Paul Rasmussen seconded
the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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