10-15-02 tbOctober 15, 2002
New Scandia Town Board Meeting was called to order by Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt. The
following Board Members were present: Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt, Vice Chairman, Paul
Rasmussen, Nancy Madden. The following Board Members were absent: Michael Hinz and
John Martineau.
Consent Agenda
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the following consent agenda:
1. Clerk's minutes have been presented for 09-17-02 and 10-01-02 Town Board and
10-01-02 Planning Commission
2. Approval of Treasurer Report
Balance August 31, 2002 $1,529,853.84
Receipts 38,510.33
Expenditures 136,054.36
Balance September 30,2002 $1,423,309.81
3. Approval of October Vouchers
4. Adjournment
Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Fire Chief/Steve Spence .
Nancy Madden made a motion to sign the contract from LMCIT Model Mutual Aid
Agreement. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Mr. Spence was directed to have specifications prepared for the purchase of a 2nd Tanker for New
Scandia Fire/Rescue Department.
Township Engineer/Tom Peterson
Mr. Peterson gave an updated review of the 188th and Norell. The rain gardens are planted, buffer
strips planted, steep banks stabilized and septic remnants removed.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve Payment Number 7, for R. E. Peterson in the
amount of $76,048.29. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Road Alignment for Oakhill Court/Scandia Cottages
Dennis Seefedlt explained the reasoning for the consideration of extending a road from the
proposed plat of the Vincent Turnblad property. Mr. Seefeldt stated the terrain of the land would
not allow the possibility of a road, but a walking path maybe possible. Mr. Seefeldt explained
that the Comprehensive Plan states if a rezone is connected to the Village Center a road or a
pathway should connect that property to the Village Center.
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A letter was presented from residents of Oakhill Cottages opposing a roadway through Oakhill
Cottages. Mr. Seefeldt infonned the residents there would not be a road through the Oakhill
Cottages, but the possibility of a walking path. Barbara Dacy, HRA would notify the residents
regarding fiirther discussion of the proposal.
Assessment Hearing for 2002 Road Project
Letters were received from James Continenza, Fred Heinonen, and R.C. Lushanko, Jr.
Nancy Madden made a motion not to change the assessment for James Continenza, and
Fred Heinonen. To change Clifford Guerin to one half assessment on a Non Collector Road
and, Daniel Watters one assessment on a Non Collector Road. Dennis Seefeldt and Paul
Rasmusssen shall make a site visit to R. C. Lushanko Jr. property. Paul Rasmussen
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Park Board/Paul Rasmussen
A letter of resignation was read from Michael White from the Park and Recreation Committee.
Nancy Madden made a motion to accept the letter of resignation from Michael White from
the Park and Recreation Committee. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Mr. Rasmussen informed the Town Board if the Township shall continue the use of the Skating
Facility for Skate Boarding the equipment must be updated.
It was agreed to advertise for the Park and Recreation Committee and Rink Supervisor. Mr.
Rasmussen will submit a Job Description and Pay Scale, before the Township advertise for the
position of Rink Supervisor.
Sand Lake Overlook/Mitigation
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to send a letter to Developer, Tom Gonyea of Sand Lake
Overlook denying building permits until the site is brought into compliance. Nancy
Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Petition for Speed Limit on 185th Street
Nancy Madden made a motion to refer the petition from residents on 185th Street for the
posting of a Speed Limit of 30 MPH to Minnesota Department of Transportation. Dennis
Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adjourn.
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