4-16-02 tbApril 16,2002
The regular New Scandia Town Board meeting was called to order by Chairman, Dennis
Seefeldt. The following Board Members were also present: Michael Hinz, Nancy Madden and
John Martineau. Absent: Vice -Chairman, Paul Rasmussen.
Dennis Seefeldt, Chairman appointed Michael Hinz as acting Vice -Chairman in the absence of
ice Chairman, Paul Rasmussen.
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the following consent agenda:
1. Clerk's minutes have been presented for 03-19-02 and 04-02-02 Town Board.
Planning Commission 04-02-02.
2. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Balance February 28, 2002
$921,155.62
Receipts
103,648.72
Expenditures
(8,737.19)
Void Check
-62,413.10
Balance March 31, 2002
$971,128.43
3. Approval of Payment of April Vouchers
4. Adjournment
John Martineau seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Sheriffs Department/Sheriff Frank
Sheriff Frank presented the Annual Report of incidents for Police Protection by graphics from
1999 to 2001. Sheriff Frank stated the Department has a Cop Project and Deputy Jackson's
projects are the George Lindgren Gravel Pit and enforcing ordinances around Big Marine Lake.
Jeff Anderson expressed his concern regarding the Lindgren Pit as he has permission to ride his
dirt bike in the gravel pit and does not exceed the noise level of the ordinance. Mr. Anderson was
informed by the Town Board and Sheriffs Department they would not be sympathetic to the
problem as this has been an existing problem for years. The Washington County Sheriffs
Department and New Scandia Township have incurred endless of hours with the problems in the
George Lindgren Gravel Pit.
Assistant Fire Chief/Peter Nora
Mr. Nora stated the New Scandia Fire and Rescue Department would be celebrating the 50'11
Anniversary on August 24t" with a street dance behind the Fire Hall. The Department was
requesting the support of the Town Board and monies in the amount of approximately $3500.00
for the celebration.
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Township Engineer/Tom Peterson
Gravel Bids for 2002
The following bids were submitted for the Gravel for the year of 2002:
R. E. Peterson, Base Bid per ton $6.60, Item 2, $12.90 per ton and Item 3, $10.00 per ton.
Dresel Trucking Inc. Base Bid per ton $5.70, Item 2, $9.95 and Item 3, $7.75.
Michael Hinz made a motion to award the Gravel Bid to Dresel Trucking Inc. for the year
of 2002. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Tom Peterson reported on 188h Street and Norrell and R. E. Peterson Inc. has been solving the
problems with the erosion control. The project should be completed by the first part of May.
A pre -construction meeting will be held on May 23`d With W. B. Miller for the 2002 Road
Improvement. The project shall begin the first part of May.
Frontier Telephone Company
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the buried telephone cable under 228th
Street for
Frontier Telephone Company. John Martineau seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
ECI Bldu./Final Pavinent for Site Improvement
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the 6th
and final payment in the amount of
$7787.92 to ECI Building Contractors for the Site Improvement of the New Scandia
Fire/Rescue and Public Works Building. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Tim Lackus/Quit Claim Deed
Nancy Madden made a motion to wavier the requirements for a subdivision for Marlin D.
Lakeus and Ruth E. Lackas to convey by quitclaim deed that part of Government Lot 2, in
Section 9, Township 32, to Christopher R. McCalla and Kimberly McCalla. John
Martineau seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Tax Forfeited Land
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the following parcel number change for Tax
Forfeited Land: Parcel 31-032-20-11-0079 to 31-032-20-14-0079. Michael Hinz seconded
the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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Bond Counsel for 2002 Road Improvement Proiect
John Martineau made a motion to appoint Kennedy and Graven the Bond Counsel for the
2002 Road Improvement Project. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Proportionate Share for Gammel Garden to Connect to Uptown Sewer Svstem
A discussion was held regarding the proportionate share cost to Gammel Garden for to connect to
the Uptown Sewer System. The figure of $10,000.00 was discussed, but no action was taken on
this subject. It was agreed that Dennis and John Martineau meet with Hall and Hermina
Rasmussen to discuss the possibility of the township purchasing their property with a Life Estate.
If the township could acquire the property it could be used as future Uptown Sewer System.
John Martineau made a motion to adjourn.
D lores Pet
New Scandia To ship Clerk