2-19-02 tbFebruary 19,2002
The regular meeting was called to order by Chairman, Dermis Seefeldt. The following Board
Members were present: Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt, Vice Chairman, Paul Rasmussen, Michael
Hinz, Nancy Madden. Absent: John Martineau.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the following consent agenda:
1. Clerks minutes have been presented for 01-08-02 and 02-05-02 Planning Commission
and 01-15-02 and 02-05-02, Town Board
2. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Balance December 31, 2001 $1,425,837.34
Receipts 55,363.86
Expenditures 202,246.20
Bank Charges -8.00
Void Check Cashed -29.00
Balance January 30,2002 $1,278,918.00
3. Approval of Payment for February Vouchers
4. Adjournment
Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
David Stene Auditor/Eide Helmke
David Stene reviewed the Annual Financial Report for year ending December 31, 2001 showing
graphics from years 1998 to 2001 with revenues, expenditures and fund balance. Mr. Stene
reported that New Scandia Township is in excellent financial condition and in line with the
budget.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Annual Financial Report for the year
ending December 31, 2001. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Fire Department/Steve Spence
Mr. Spence reported that 2002 is the Fire Departments 500' Anniversary and the Fire Department
will have a special celebration. He also reported that the Department has received the Imaging
Camera that was made possible with donations.
Township Engineer/Tom Peterson
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the 41h payment to R. E. Peterson, Inc. in the
amount of $62,413.10 for the 1881" and Norrell Road Project. Michael Hinz seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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Mr. Peterson presented a proposal for Wastewater Plan to manage all existing and future
wastewater collection systems in the township. Due to the number of homes around Big Marine
Lake and numerous failed individual septic systems, it is important to have a comprehensive plan
in place. This plan should not exceed budget cost of $15,000.00.
Dennis Seefeldt made a motion to authorize Bonestro Rosene Anderlik and Associates to
proceed with the Wastewater Plan not to exceed $15,000.00 and no connections to the 201
Septic System shall be granted for 90 days at which time the fees shall be computed for new
connections to the 201 Septic System. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
2002 Road Improvement
Mr. Peterson presented the specifications for the bidding of the 2002 Road Improvement. The bid
opening will be on March 27h and the bid award at the April 2, Town Board meeting. Mr.
Peterson had spoken to Bruce Dresel, Developer for St. Croix Heights Plat and he is willing to
furnish approximately $35,000.00 in road reconstruction for part of 240t" Street from County #3
to Pleasant Avenue.
I Nancy Madden made a motion to approve Resolution Number 2-19-02-01 approving
authorization to advertise for bids for the 2002 Road Improvement and including that part
of 240th Street 2401h from County #3 to Pleasant Avenue consisting of 6/10 of a mile. Paul
Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Bituminous Surfacing Policy
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the amended Bituminous Surfacing Policy.
Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Rod Neg_us/Ski Jump
Michael Binz made a motion to sign the Water Surface Use Application for Roderik Negus
23120 Melanie Trail, Scandia, MN 55073 for a small ski ramp on Bone Lake. Nancy
Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Beverly Pratt/Sons of Norway
Beverly Pratt questioned the fees for the usage of the Community Center and stated the function
for Sons of Norway is held on a Tuesday evening and approximately only 250 tickets are sold for
the function.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to change the fees for non-profit organizations from
$375.00 to $300.00. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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Tabled Hearing for Rezone of Property for John Martineau
Nancy Madden made a motion to put back on the table the request by John Martineau and
Frances Martineau to rezone their property. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
Nancy Madden made a motion to deny the request by John Martineau and Frances
Martineau to rezone their property from Agriculture to Semi -Rural with written findings
prepared by David Hebert, Township Attorney. The Martineau's shall receive a copy of the
written findings by mail. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Phone for Old Fire Hall
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the installation of a phone in the Old Fire Hall
and block the long distance for the phone line. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
Employee Salary Review for 2002
Paul Rasmussen presented a copy of the 2002 pay rates for township employees with a 2.5 cost of
living increase and a step of $.45 increase for John Morrison.
Paul Rasmussen. made a motion to approve the 2002 pay rates for township employees.
Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion with the addition for a merit increase for Clerk,
Dolores Peterson in the amount of $.84. Motion adopted unanimously.
Dennis Seefeldt informed the Town Board the Part Time Maintenance Person shall be employed
two (2) days a week in the winter and three (3) days a week in the summer as this employee was
way over budget for the year of 2001.
Meisters Bar and Grill/3.2 Malt Liquor License
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the 3.2 Malt Liquor License for Mesiters Bar and
Grill. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Print of Gammelgarden
Nancy Madden made a motion to purchase a print of Gammelgarden for New Scandia
Township. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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Park and Recreation Board
Nancy Madden made a motion to appoint the following to Park and Recreation Board:
Jenny Fredrickson, Dana Wojtowicz and Debra Compobasso. Paul Rasmussen seconded
the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Swenson Recycling
Bruce Swenson due to the increasing cost for Swenson Recycling he would is proposing an
increase of $85.00 to $150.00 weekly. No action was taken of this matter.
Rasmussen made a motion to adjourn.
D ores PetersQn
NewScandia �Town-sip Clerk