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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. New Scandia Town Board October 15, 2002 Page" 2 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. Dplor ( Peterson �I wns erk