6-19-01 tbJune 19, 2001
The .regular New Scandia Town Board meeting was called to order by Chairman, Dennis
Seefeldt. The following Board Members were also present: Paul Rasmussen, Vice
Chairman, Michael Hinz, Nancy Madden and John Martineau.
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 06/05/01 Town Board and 06/05/01
Planning Commission
3. Balance April 20, 2001
$818,428.45
Receipts
28,425.96
Expenditures
91,547.90
Balance May 31, 2001
$755, 306.51
4. Payment of Vouchers
Michael Hinz seconded the motion with corrections by Nancy Madden and Dennis
Seefeldt. Motion adopted unanimously.
Tom Peterson/Township Engineer
Tom Peterson reviewed the problems with soil borings on the Schroeder property located
on 185"' Street and shall be acquired for additional drainfield for the 201 Septic System.
Mr. Peterson stated the specifications for the drainfield had to be removed from the 188"
Street and Norell bid, because the design could not be completed for the bidding
specifications.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to direct Tom Peterson to proceed with the final
design for the construction of the 201 Septic System on 185t" Street and apply for
TIF monies for the project. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Schroeder Property Purchase
Mr. Schroeder questioned if he sold the 4.7 acres to the township for the 201 Septic
System would this exclude them from any subdivision of the remaining property. Mr.
Schroeder was informed the 4.7 acres could be treated as a utility easement and therefore
they would be able to subdivide the remaining into two parcels. Two (2) to three (3)
acres on one parcel and the balance on the other parcel.
Tom Peterson reviewed the drainage problems at the following locations: Kirk Avenue,
195th and Mayberry and Mr. Peterson shall acquire bids at these locations.
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Mr. Peterson also reviewed and specified problems on Maxwill, Meadowbrook, Novak
and Old Marine Trail. No decisions were made on these items.
Harold Johnson/Problems in Bliss Additions and Holiday Beach
Mr. Johnson stated he had addressed a letter last year to the Town Board regarding issues
in the Bliss Addition and Holiday Beach area since the recent bituminous surfacing
project. He expressed concerns regarding striping of the roads, tree trimming, class five
gravel used in areas for off street parking and cracks in the bituminous surfacing.
Mr. Johnson was informed that he was to form a committee and come back to the Town
Board with recommendations. It was agreed Mr. Johnson would organize a committee
and John Martineau would work with the committee. Tom Peterson would review the
condition of the bituminous surfacing.
Gloria Hawkinson/ Permanent Easement
Due to the reconstruction of 188th and Norell Avenue a change in the curve in the road
will damage the existing drainfield and the township, must acquire land for the relocation
of the drainfield. The township has proposed a permanent easement and a land exchange
from Gloria Hawkinson.
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the permanent easement and land
exchange for the 188th Street and Norell Avenue Reconstruction Project. John
Marinteau seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Lois Miller/Jellums Ba
Ms. Miller expressed her concern about the size of the culvert that is proposed, but
Mr.Peterson, informed Ms. Miller that all the entities must agree on the proposal for
Jellums Bay, because of water quality.
Steve Peloquin/In-Line Skating and Skateboard Competition
Mr. Peloquin was in attendance questioning the information from New Scandia Township
Insurance Agent regarding the coverage for a Competition of In -Line Skating and
Skateboarding. Mr. Peloquin was informed if there is a sponsor the sponsor should
provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the township as an insured. If tbfre is no
sponsor and it is an informal competition that would be allowed either way there would
not be an additional charge or coverage.
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Dennis Seefeldt made a motion to allow the informal competition for a In -Line and
Skate Boarding Competition as a fund raiser with the following conditions: 1) Must
have specific hours; 2) No cigarettes; 3) No alcohol; 4) Must use safety equipment;
5) No advertising; 6) No banners; 7) No fees but donations are o.k.; 8) A
Washington County Deputy must be on duty; 9) Children under 18 must have
written permission. The competition must be reviewed before any other similar
event is held. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Citizens Communications
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the installation of buried telephone cable
for Citizens Communications on 20750 Kirby and 15989 240th Street. Paul
Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted. unanimously.
Letter To Area ResidentsNiolations of Development Code
It was agreed to send a letter to all area residents using the same format as the letter sent
to area residents in 1998 with following changes: (1 Address the number of animals
allowed on parcels of land, Chapter 2, Section 10.17; (2 Add a paragraph pertaining to
the enforcement of the Development Code.
Park Fees
No action was taken regarding the review of Park Fees and Mr. Seefeldt made reference
to Chapter 3, Section 9. 1 of the Development Code which reads as follows: In all
developments, the owner of a subdivision shall, as prerequisite to approval of a plat or
minor subdivision, convey to the Township, or dedicate to the public use, 7 percent of
such land for the public use as parks, playgrounds, trails or open space or shall pay, in
lieu thereof of $800.00 per lot cash contribution to the Township, or a combination of
land and cash dedication at the Township's discretion.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adjourn.
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New Scandia To ship Clerk