8-21-01 tbAugust 21, 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 Rammssen made a motion to approve the following consent agenda.
1. Clerk's minutes have been presented for Town Board, 07/10/01,07/17/01,07/31/01,
08/07/01, and 07/10/01, Planning Commission
2. Balance June 30, 2001 $697,858.89
Receipts 656,995.46
Expenditures 84,791.18
Balance July 30, 2001 $1,270,063.17
Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Tax Forfeited Parcel hots 16 and 17, Block 1, Holiday Beach
Mr. Hebert reviewed the letter dated August 13, 2001 submitted to the Town Board. If
New Scandia Township does not acquire these lots, the County may sell the lots by
public sale. Whether or not the Town acquires the lots, the rights of other landowners
having easements for lake access across the lots will be continued.
Nancy Madden made a motion to direct the Clerk to send a letter to Washington
County Auditor that the township approves of a private sale of these parcels and the
parcels should be sold to persons who have access over the property. Paul
Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Sheriffs Report/Deputy Jackson and Deputy Meverden
Deputy Meverden stated the problems with dirt bikes and noise has improved in the
Lindgren Pit on Highway 97. Deputy Meverden was informed persons must have written
permission from George Lindgren and must be dated after May 7th. Deputy Meverden
also was given permission that David Hebert, Township Attorney would be informed of
the citations given by Washington County Sheriffs Department.
Deputy Jackson stated she has been working with residents that are in violation of the
zoning ordinances. Deputy Jackson questioned an ordinance pertaining to a certain
number of vehicles allowed parked in resident's driveways. The Clerk was directed to
obtain a copy of this ordinance from Grant Township or the League of Minnesota Cities.
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Deputy Jackson questioned what the status was on the letter regarding zoning that was
sent to all residents of New Scandia Township. Deputy Jackson was informed Dennis
Seefeldt and Nancy Madden would tour the township and compile a list of residents in
violation.
Fire Cief/Steve Spence
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the Amendment to the Fire Relief
Association by-laws as rewritten by Township Attorney, David Hebert. John
Martineau seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Township Engineer/Tom Peterson
Mr. Peterson stated that residents on 188th and Norell are very interested in the proposed
Rain Gardens. All the permits for 188th and Norell construction are in place except the
permits from Carnelian/Marine Watershed.
The 201 Septic System was discussed and the System on 185th Street has capacity for
approximate six more dwellings. Four dwellings are losing septic systems due to the
road construction and must be connected. The connecting fee as been $1,000.00 and it
was suggested the fee should be $1,000.00 for the first year and then after the first year
the fee should be set at $2,000.00.
The estimated cost for Sanitary Sewer for 182nd Street is approximately one million for
one mile of the system. Mr. Peterson stated there could be Grant Programs available for
the Sanitary Sewer.
Pay Equity Amended Report
The Pay Equity Report was not accepted by the State as the Clerk Typist was not within
65% of the Maintenance GroundKeeper. The points were reclassified and this did not
change the salary for these two positions.
Nancy Madden made a motions to approve the Pay Equity Report as amended. Paul
Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Mike Hinz/Road Supervisor
Mr. Hinz presented a plan for Bituminous Surfacing of township roads from 2002 to
2009. David Hebert was directed to prepare a resolution for a Feasibility Report for the
Road Project of 2002.
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Monte Benov/Parki Ly Problems
Mr. Benoy was requesting to have the No Parking Signs removed from the private access
on Big Marine Lake/Bliss Addition. Mr. Benoy had been issued a ticket for parking in
the area and this is the private access with his property. The Town Board informed Mr.
Benoy residents had requested the signage and signs would not be removed.
Tim Beimert/Concept of Minor Subdivision
Mr. Beimert presented a Minor Subdivision of 44.7 acres. Mr. Beimert was proposing to
take the north twenty acres off of the property and do a Minor Subdivision for the
remaining 24.7 acres. Mr. Beimert was informed this did not meet the density, as 28
acres would be required to meet the density. What is being proposed does not meet
current ordinance, and the board suggested a Major Subdivision.
Sue Wilcox/Dangerous Dogs
Mr. Seefeldt had been at the Wilcox's residence and viewed the dangerous dog problems.
Mr. Seefeldt stated it is not the boards role to state whether the dogs are dangerous or not
and requested a meeting with the Sheriff's Department. The following persons shall
attend: Dennis Seefeldt, Paul Rasmussen, Sue Wilcox and Deputy Lombordi.
Tom Obst/Taco Days
Tom Obst reviewed the Taco Day Celebration and stated two Deputies, plus Deputy
Jamie Jackson would be on duty on September 8. The Boy Scouts had questioned the
charge for the use of the Community Center for making and selling tacos and it was
agreed the Boy Scouts receive a large revenue so, therefore the fee was not waived.
Gerald Olson/Greenfield Estates
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to amend the Development Agreement for
Greenfield Estates attaching the Lake Lot to Lot 8 instead of Lot 7 and the drainage
easement to the NorthWesterly Lane. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
Don Peterson/camel Garden
Don Peterson stated that Gammel Garden is building a Visitor Center with construction
to begin this fall and they are requesting to connect to the Uptown Sewer System. He
stated Pete Genzel had reviewed the area and there is adequate capacity.
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Paul Rasmussen made a motion to allow Gammel Garden to connect to the Uptown
Sewer System and two members of the Town Board meet and decide an equitable
amount for the connection. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Howard Hawkinson/Certificate of Compliance
John Martineau made a motion to approve the Certificate of Compliance for rental
property for Howard Hawkinson, 21477 Oland Avenue, Scandia, MN 55073.
Michael Hinz seconded the motion adopted unanimously.
Xcel Energy
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the underground cable on west side of
Pomroy Avenue for a new home service at 21530 Poroy Avenue North. Install 40-
foot pole on the north side of 228th Street to serve 11680 228th Street. John
Martineau seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Patrick Kelley Claim Under Section 347.15
A letter was received from Washington County Administrative Services Manager stating
since the County does not license dogs and, therefore, does not have a Dog License Fund,
it has no means to pay a claim under Section 347.15. This is in reference to the claim for
Patrick Kelley.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adjourn.
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