1-08-02 tbJanuary 8, 2002
The regular monthly meeting of New Scandia Town Board was called to order by Chairman,
Dennis Seefeldt. The following Board Members were also present: Vice Chairman, Paul
Rasmussen, Michael Hinz, Nancy Madden and John Martineau.
Contract No. 4589, OSHA Compliance and Safety Training
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to sign Contract No. 4589, OSHA Compliance and Safety
Training for Maintenance Employees of New Scandia Township with Anoka -Hennepin
Technical College. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Management Plan for Existing Collection and Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Mike White presented a proposal from Arden Environment Engineering, Inc. Arden Environment
Engineering would study the existing 201 Sewer Projects located in New Scandia Township and
address the following items with a Management Plan: 1)Rate study; 2)Expansion capabilities of
current facilities; 3)Evaluation of existing infrastructure; 4) Preventive maintenance; 5)0peration
and maintenance; 6) Response Plan; 7)Ordinances; 8)Regulatory reporting.
Phase 11. of the Management Plan will include working meetings and all work described in the
Work Summary for the cost of $20,000.00. If May Township would consider the proposal the
figure would be divided between May Township and New Scandia Township. Mr. White stated
that the Watershed might contribute $5,000.00 for the Management Plan.
It was the consensus of the Town Board that Bonestro Engineering could also do the
Management Plan for New Scandia Township. No action was taken on this subject.
Bituminous Surfacing of 240cn Street
Dennis Seefeldt and Michael Hinz attended Franconia Township Board Meeting to discuss the
possibility of bituminous surfacing of 240t" Street and Franconia Township have no plans for
bituminous surfacing the township roads, but stated when New Scandia Township bituminous
surfaces 240"' Street, Franconia Township will pay half of the costs.
Dennis Seefeldt, Tom Peterson and Bruce Dresel meet on January 7"' to review 240"' Street and
Mr. Seefeldt stated the road from St.Croix Heights to Olinda Trail must be reconstructed to
township specifications before, bituminous surfacing is completed.
Funding for 2002 Road Project
Colleen Firkus presented a chart for bond costs in regards to the 2002 Bituminous Surfacing
Project. The debit service levy would increase approximately $43,000.00 for the year of 2003.
Ms. Firkus presented bond costs from Security State Bank and Juran and Moody. The bond limit
for Security State Bank is 1,200,000.00. This subject will be addressed after bids are presented
for the 2002 Road Project.
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Snow Removal Policy
Michael Hinz directed the township office to delete the section on salt mixture and add Minnesota
Statutes 160.27, subdivision 5, Minnesota Laws 1971 to the Snow Removal Policy.
Vouchers Endin2 December 31, 2001
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the vouchers ending for December 31, 2001.
Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Development Code as Amended January 8, 2002
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1-08-02-1, Title and Summary of
Ordinance No. 74 and to be published with notice that a printed copy of the Ordinance is
available for inspection during regular office hours of the Town Clerk. The following
change shall be made to Section 9.4, no more than four passenger automobiles and pick-up
trucks per lawful dwelling unit may be kept or stored outside a building in all zoning
districts. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Nancy Madden made a motion to adjourn.
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