8-20-02 tbAugust 20, 2002
New Scandia Town Board meeting was called to order by Chairman, Dermis Seefeldt. The
following Board Members were also present: Vice Chairman, Paul Rasmussen, Michael Hinz,
Nancy Madden and John Martineau.
Consent Agenda
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the following Consent Agenda with corrections
on the July 16, 2002 minutes.
1. Clerk's minutes have been presented for 07/16/02, 07/30/02 and 08/06/02 Town Board and
08/06/02 Planning Commission
2. Approval of Treasurer's report
Balance June 30, 2002 $1,504.694.11
Receipts 725,092.29
Expenditures 478,044.86
Balance July 31, 2002 $1,751,741.54
3. Approval of August vouchers
4. Adjournment
Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
TH-97 Area Study Task Force
Jonette and Jack Forsland representing URS Cooperation presented the results of the analysis
conducted in response to concerns in the New Scandia area along the Trunk Highway (T-) 97
study corridor, in conjunction with the TH-97 and Surrounding Area Study. The memo addressed
the following issues: (1) Scandia Elementary School vehicle circulation; (2) New Scandia Fire
and Rescue/Public Works Facility; (3) Sight distance at the TH-97/TH-95 intersection. The
information from the presentation is on file under Highway 97 Study.
Mr. Kevin Nickelson requested the representatives review the problems with the abundance of
gravel trucks on Highway 97 as the study was prepared when road limits where posted this
spring.
Tom Peterson/Township Engineer
Michael Binz made a motion to approve Payment Number 3 to W. B. Miller in the amount
of $213,969.43 for the 2002 Road Project. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Signage and speed limits were discussed for 188th Street, 185th Street and Norell Avenue and it
was agreed that Dennis Seefeldt and John Morrison would drive the area for appropriate signage.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to post a Speed Limit of 30 miles an hour from County 3 on
185th Street, Norell Avenue, 1881h Street to Newgate and designate it as a Rural Residential
Road in a platted area. Michael Binz seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
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Tom Peterson reviewed the problem with the concrete dumping from the Kenneth Wolfbauer
residence in the road ditch on Norell Avenue.
Michael Hinz made a motion to send Mr. Wolfbauer a letter requesting removal of the
concrete from the road ditch on Norell Avenue. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
John Martineau made a motion to approve Payment Number I to Scandia Trucking in the
amount of $14,0885.0 for 213th Street realignment. Nancy Madden seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
Resolution Declaring Costs to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed
Av.-w.,q,,qment
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 08-20-02-1, Declaring Costs to
be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment. Michael Hinz seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the connection to the 201 Septic System for
Marion Mack, 13470 188th Street and Dan Zahn, 13460 188th Street. John Martineau
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Park and Recreation/Paul Rasmussen
Ross Thomas from Boy Scout Troop 71 who is working on his Eagle Scout Award presented a
proposal for fencing around the outfield of the Ball Field on the South of Olinda Trail and also
repair of the bleachers and painting of containers at the site. The total cost of the project to New
Scandia Township would be $1876.46.
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the proposal from Ross Thomas for his Eagle
Scout Award and the funding shall be appropriated from Park and Recreation in the
amount of $1876.46. John Martineau seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Tonv Demars/St. Croix Spring Creek
Mr. Tony Demars stated they have identified twenty-one (2 1) spring creeks. The goals for the St.
Croix Spring Creek Stewardship Plan are to protect the unique, groundwater -dependent natural
resources of the St. Croix River Valley and provide overall protection to the St. Croix River. The
next steps are as follows: (1) Model 2 -Year Storm Hydrology; (2) Data Analysis; (3) Identify
Resource Management Issues and Concerns; (4) Hold Neighborhood Meetings; (5) Develop
Stewardship Recommendations. This information is filed under Marine -On -St -Croix Watershed.
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Rachel Sundberg/Tabled Hearin
The tabled hearing from August 6, 2002 for Rachel Sunberg, 14177 205"' Street, Scandia, MN
55073, Lot 2, Block 2, Lundgren Heights was reviewed. New Scandia Town Board tabled the
hearing, as the Town Board wanted to review the site location.
Michael Hinz made the following motion in the Application of Rachel A. Sundberg for a
variance:
Description of Request
Rachel A. Sundberg has made application to the Town for two variances to construct a
detached garage closer to the road then the house and a 30 -foot setback from the road
right-of-way. The application was subsequently amended to delete the request for the
variance for road setback.
The property is legally described as: Lot 2, Block 1, Lundgren Heights, Washington
County, Minnesota and consists of 6.7 acres of land. It is improve with an existing home
and an attached garage.
A Public Hearing on the request was held by the Planning Commission on August 6, 2002.
The Planning Commission determined that the proposed garage could be constructed on
the property in a location not requiring variances.
Member of the Town Board agreed to view the premises prior to making a decision. The
Applicant signed a waiver of the 60 -day limitation.
Granting of Variances
The Zoning code requires that certain standards be met in order to grant a variance.
Applicable standards include a finding that the property in question cannot be put
reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls and the plight of the
land owner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the land owner.
Findings of Fact
Based on the foregoing and the viewing of the property by members of the Town Board, the
Town Board makes the following Findings:
1. The property has an existing home and attached double garage and can be put to a
reasonable use without the construction of the proposed detached garage.
2. The proposed garage can be constructed at reasonable locations on the property
without the necessity of variances.
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3. Construction of the garage in the proposed location would be very visible and have a
negative aesthetic impact on passers-by and neighboring properties.
4. A legal hardship has not been established by the applicant.
Decision
The Town Board of the Town of New Scandia hereby adopts the Planning Commission
recommendation to deny the requested variances for the proposed detached garage.
Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Review of Hall Rental Fees
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the following Rental Fees: Non Residents
$550.00, Security for Weddings, $80-00, Damage Deposit for Weddings $300.00. Rental for
Annex, $50.00 and Rental for Annex for Boy Scouts, 4-1=I Clubs, etc. shall be an In -Kind
Contribution. The Scandia/Marine Lions shall not pay rental because of the contributions
to the New Scandia Community Center Kitchen and other public interest to the
Community. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adjourn.
Dolores Peters ai_i
New Scandia Township Clerk