9-17-02 tbSeptember 17, 2002
New Scandia Town Board Meeting was called to order by Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt. The
following Board Members were also present: Vice Chairman, Paul Rasmussen, Michael Hinz
and Nancy Madden. John Martineau was absent.
FORTNINUMIXONZI-17.11
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the following consent agenda.
1. Clerk's minutes have been presented for 08-20-02 and 09-03-02 Town Board and 09-03-02
Planning Commission.
2. Approval of Treasurer's report
Balance July 31, 2002 $1,751,741.54
Receipts 113,914.48
Expenditures 335,802.18
Balance August 31, 2002 $1,529,853.84
3. Approval of September vouchers
4. Ad.ournment
Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Fire Department/Steve Spence
There was no representative on behalf of the Fire Department. Clerk, Dolores Peterson reported
quotes for signage of New Scandia Fire and Rescue/Public Works Department. The sign quote
$1,175.00 and brick construction $2978.00.
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the quotes for the installation of a sign for New
Scandia Fire/Rescue and Public Works Department.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the quote from E.H. Renner and Sons in the
amount of $3460.00 to replace starter with VFD, so New Scandia Fire and Rescue can use
the Skating Facility Well for back-up water supply. Nancy Madden seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
Township Engineer/Tom Peterson
Michael I4inz made a motion to approve the final payment to Scandia Trucking in the
amount of $7382.50 for the regrade of 213th Street. Nancy Madden seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
Bituminous Surfacing Repair
Mr. Peterson stated he had sent out plans to four (4) bidders for the numerous bituminous
surfacing repair throughout the township. He received one bid from W. B. Miller in the amount
of $65,715.00.
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Paul Rasmussen made a motion to reject the bid from W. B. Miller for Bituminous
Surfacing Repair in the amount of $65,715.00. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
DamaLve to Manning Lane
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the quote from W. B. Miller to repair the.
damages incurred by Christopher Zabloski, 17211 110th Avenue, Foley, MN 56329 in the
amount of $2000.00 and reclaim funds from Mr. Zabloski. Michael Hinz seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Mr. Peterson made reference to the letters from Carnelian -Marine Watershed and Washington
County Soil and Conservation District 11uestioning 188t" Street, Norell, 185th Street Improvements
Project. The letters are filed under 188 ', Norell Street Improvement Project.
The Town Board authorized Michael White to proceed with the proposal for the BMP Project
185t" Street and Lanalev Avenue North this Droiect shall be funded under TIF Funds.
Park and Recreation/Paul Rasmussen
Terri Pittman stated persons had questioned the plaque that was proposed in recognition for the
Skating Facility. Mr. Pittman agreed to supply the names who were involved with the
construction of the facility.
Andy Obst read a letter that was sent to the Town of New Scandia regarding the policies and
procedures governing the Scandia Skateboard Park. His request was do to a accident that
happened on September 11, 2002. This accident was not reported to the Township Office, so
therefore an accident report has not been filed.
The following quotes were received from Ross Thomas for the repair of the South Ball Field that
Mr. Thomas is completing for his Eagle Scout Award. DB Fence $13 82.00, Nickelson Plastics
$128.54 and Menards $226.00.
Taco Days Report/Terri Pittman
Terri Pittman reported on the Taco Days Celebration on September 7, 2002. It was well
organized and responses were very positive of the celebration.
Brian Jemelka/Salary
Mr. Jemelka questioned if the Town Board could consider to adjust his salary due to the cost of
hospitalization premium increase. Mr. Jemelka was informed the pay equity must be reviewed
for all the employees of the town.
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Pete Johnston/Boundary Line
Mr. Johnston stated the right of way was sifted on the 1999 Road Project as a small portion of his
driveway enters on his neighbors. Mr. Johnston was informed that the town did not vacate any
road during the 1999 Road Project and that he should contact Landmark Surveying regarding the
problem.
Mike White/FloodinLy of Gammel Garden
Mr. White stated that due to a beaver building dams was causing the flooding of the Gammel
Garden property. Mr. Rasmussen would contact Brian Brunfeldt to trap the beaver in the area.
Concrete Removal/Langley Avenue
Nancy Madden made a motion to accept the quote from Scandia Trucking for the removal
of concrete, topsoil, seed and mulch on Langley Avenue in the Bliss Addition for the amount
of $4925.00 and this shall be funded by TIF Funds. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
Speed Zone on Norell and 188th Street
Michael Hinz made a motion to accept the petition from residents on Norell and 188th
Street
for a 20 mile an hour speed limit and forward to the State of Minnesota Transportation for
consideration. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Advertising Signs for Olinda Trail andHighwU 97
A letter was received and read from Jesse and Bettie Dickens regarding signage on Olinda Trail
and Highway 97 for the Bank Av Antiks. They were concerned as signs for auctions, real estate,
yard sales and politic are displayed at the comer. David Hebert reviewed the sign ordinance and
stated no sign advertising a business shall be placed on property other then where the business is
located. It was agreed to allow Bank Av Antiks to place the business sign for sixty (60) days and
suggest the business apply for a business sign forin the State of Minnesota for Highway 97.
Rachel Sundberg—/Certificate of Compliance
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Certificate of Compliance for Rachel
Sundberg, 14177 205th Street, Scandia, MN. The following special conditions were added.
(5) The resident is permitted to store his truck in the building, but not another vehicle. No
repair on site and no signage. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
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Bracht Pit 5 Year Mining Permit
The application for Bracht Pit Five -(5) year mining permit application was disturbed and it was
agreed the Planning Commission make a site visit to the pit with the October applications.
W. B. Miller/2002 Street Improvement
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the request for Payment Number 4 and Final to
W. B. Miller in the amount of $72,909.31 with payroll expense on September 30, 2002.
Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Michael Hinz made a motion to adjourn.
Dolores Peterson
New Scandia ownship, Clerk