3-6-01 tbMarch 6, 2001
New Scandia Town Board regular monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman,
Dennis Seefeldt. The following Board Members were also present: Vice Chairman, Paul
Rasmussen and Kevin Nickelson. The following Board Members were absent: Michael
Hinz and John Martineau.
Public Hearing For Vacating Roadway Easement
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to approve Resolution No.3-6-01-1 for Vacating
Roadway Easement over Part of Lot 1, Block 19, the Plat of Scandia. Paul
Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Rod Ngyus[Water Surface Application
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Water Surface Application/Ski
Jump on Bone Lake with conditions outlined on the permit from Washington
County Sheriffs Department. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Norman Ostrand[LarLry Engstrom/Water Usage
Norman ®strand and Larry Engstrom representatives of Elim Lutheran Church requested
usage of the well by the Maintenance Garage instead of usage of the well by the Skating
Facility. The Church has experienced iron and odor from the Skating Facility Well.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to allow Elim Lutheran Church to connect to the
well by the Maintenance Garage and John Morrison will do the plumbing that is
required for the usage of the well. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Animal Control Equipment
A discussion was held regarding the purchase of cages for Animal Control and the Board
was concerned, as they did not want Ms. Reid to provide services for rodents. The Clerk
will contact Ms. Reid regarding the usage of the traps.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the purchase of a Control Pole for
Animal Control. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Ordinance No. 69/Custom Meat Processing
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 69/Regulating The
Slaughter Of Animals In The Town of New Scandia. Kevin Nickelson seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimouAy.
Review of Audit Meeting and Auditors Report
Colleen Firkus reviewed and clarified items in question from the Audit Meeting.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion that New Scandia Township acknowledges that the
Board of Supervisors has acceptedthe Auditors Report for the year of 2000 and the
Board has also reviewed the reports presented by the Clerk and Treasurer for the
year of 2000. The Board of Supervisors has accepted both reports and approve
submittal to the State Auditor. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Colleen Firkus reviewed the following transfers: $160,000.00 from the General Fund,
$268,375.00 from Road and Bridge Fund and $40,000.00 from the Watershed Fund.
$20,000.00 to the Fire Fund, $35,000.00 to the Community Center Fund, $50,000.00 to
the Capital Improvement
ent Fund and $363,375.00 to the New Scandia Fire Rescue/Public
Works Building Fund.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the transfers as directed by Colleen
Firkus, Treasurer. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Pavment of Vouchers
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to approve the voucher payment for Alex St. Sauver
in the amount of $750.00. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Highway 97 Study
David Hebert reviewed information regarding the Highway 97 Study. The approximate
figure for the projected cost is $250,000.00 and MnDOT will contribute 50%. The
representative from Anoka County said they would contribute up to 8% of the balance
not to exceed $20,000.00. Columbus Township committed to 2% not to exceed
$5,000.00. Mr. Hebert questioned the amount New Scandia. Township would consider to
contribute. The Board stated the following intersections are located in New Scandia.
Township: Manning Trail, Lofton Avenue, Olinda Trail and 95 Intersection, so therefore
the township should support the Study of Highway 97.
Dennis Seefeldt made a motion to contribute 2% and not to exceed $5,000.00 for
Highway 97 Study. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion, adopted
unanimously.
Dennis Seefeldt made a motion to approve the Recycling Agreement with SRC
Incorporated for the monthly rate of $2320.50 commencingMarch 1, 2001. Paul
Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Edward Erickson/Road Access
Edward Erickson had applied for a driveway permit and constructed a driveway and road
for access to a 40 acre parcel and is planning to sell off a 20 acre parcel. Mr. Erickson
had applied for a cartway over neighboring property owners and the cartway was
denied. Mr. Erickson misunderstood that if he built a road to his property he must build
the road to township specifications. It was agreed that Dennis Seefeldt, Paul Rasmussen
and David Hebert meet with Edward Erickson on March 14, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. to review
alternatives for this situation.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to adjourn.
Dolores Peterson
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New Scandi ownship