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10-21-03 tbOctober 21,2003 New Scandia Town Board meeting was called to order by Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt. In attendance were: Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt, Vice Chairman, Michael Hinz, Lisa Crum, Blair Joselyn and Nancy Madden. Nancy Madden made a motion with corrections to approve the following consent agenda 1. Clerk's minutes have been presented for 09-16-03, 10-07-03 Town Board and 10-06-03, 10-07-03 Planning Commission. 2. Balance August 31, 2003 $1,785,463.68 Receipts 46,253.07 Expenditures 92,743.75 Bank Charge Reversed + 2.00 Ending Balance September 30, 2003 $1,738,975.00 3. Approval of October vouchers 4. Adjournment Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Township Engineer/Tom Peterson Mr. Peterson presented a bid list for the installation of culverts for the 2004 Road Project. The bid was over $50,000.00 so, therefore sealed bids are required. Blair Joselyn made a motion to approve the installation of buried telephone cable for Frontier Communications on 228th Street, 181St Street and 20970 Quadrant Avenue. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Mr. Peterson presented the following quotes for roadside runoff control projects on Big Marine Lake: Scandia Trucking $37,170.00 and F. F. Jedlicki, Inc. $29,475.00. Nancy Madden made a motion to award the bid to F. F. Jedlicki, Inc in the amount of $29,475.00 for roadside runoff control projects on Big Marine Dake. Lisa Crum seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the installation of a driveway over two ponds for Rusty Williams on Nolan Avenue, Section 10, Township 32, and Range 20. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Park and Recreation/Lisa Crum Michael Hinz made a motion to contact Scandia Trucking/ Roger Rydeen to repair the lawn at the Hay Lake Shelter in the amount of $1200.00 to $2000.00 as the amount varies with the amount of topsoil that must be added to the area. Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. New Scandia Town Board October 21,, 2003 Page 2 Ms. Crum reviewed the project for the Scandia Lighted Ball Field. Ms. Crum stated the Park and Recreation would like to work with Scandia/Marine Lion on the project. It was agreed the Park and Recreation Committee, members of Scandia/Marine Lions and an Engineer from Bonestro meet on Friday October 24, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at the site. The Park and Recreation recommended that the Skate Park be closed as of November 1, 2003 and to advertise for attendants to work at the Skating Facility during the winter months. Ms. Crum resigned as the Chairman of the Park and Recreation. Michael Hinz made a motion to appoint Blair Joselyn and Nancy Madden as Co -Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee. Lisa Crum seconded the motion. Lisa Crum, Michael Hinz, yes, Nancy Madden, yes, Dennis Seefeldt, yes. Blair Joselyn abstained. Motion adopted. MichaelHinz/Road Supervisor A letter was received from Gerry and Pam Hoffdahl, 23440 Manning Court North regarding a erosion problem on their street. It was agreed that a concrete curb should be installed to correct the problem with erosion. Mr. Hinz stated the township should advertise for the vacancy on the Road Committee. Dana Vo2en/Goose Lake Home Owners Ms. Vogen a representative from Goose Lake Home Owners Association presented information regarding a Local Surface Ordinance, which would allow watercraft operating in excess of slow/no wake speed between 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. daily. Ms. Vogen stated that majority of the members of the Home Owners Association was in favor of the ordinance. Mr. Bruce Swenson stated he has lived on Goose Lake all of his life and he felt this is not an issue. Mr. Swenson also had concerns, as there are very few boats on the lake and questioned who will enforce the ordinance. Dennis Johnson who lives on Goose Lake also stated he was not in favor of the ordinance. Mr. Terry Gorham from the Homeowners Association stated he was in favor of the ordinance and requested additional study pertaining to the ordinance. No action was taken on this subject and it will be discussed at the November 18, 2003 meeting. Robert Pilz/Animal Units Mr. Robert Pilz questioned the animal units on his property as the neighbors are stating that he is not in compliance with the ordinance. It was agreed that David Hebert, Blair Joselyn and Dennis Seefeldt meet with Robert Pliz and review the animal units that Mr. Pilz has on his property as of this date. New Scandia Town Board October 21, 2003 Page 3 Fred Heinonen/Anneal for the Road Assessment Mr. Heinonen was questioning the appeal he had submitted to the District Court for the Load Assessment as Mr. Heinonen stated the assessment was not fair. Mr. Heinonen was informed the Judge of the District Court had dismissed the case and the assessment is based on the Bituminous Surfacing Policy of New Scandia Township. Dale Bahn/Pull Tabs at Trails End Mr. Balm was requesting the renewal of the Pull -Tab License for the Trails End Restaurant. Mr. Bahn was infonned that all the reports sent to the State of Minnesota from January of this year until the restaurant closed and a copy of the lease from the Trails End must be submitted to the township before the renewal of the license. Haven Chemical Dependency Facility/Conditional Use Permit No action was taken on the Conditional Use Permit for Haven Chemical Dependency Facility as there were to many outstanding issues such as septic system, fire issues, traffic and a certified land survey of the site. It was agreed Dennis Seefeldt, Blair Joselyn and David Hebert, Township Attorney meet on October 23, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. to review the issues and submit the information in writing to Haven Chemical Dependency Facility. Agricultural Preserve/Michael Ambourn Nancy Madden made a motion to schedule a Public Hearing for the application of Agricultural Preserve for Michael Ambourn on November 1S, 2003. Manning Overlook/Final Plat Dennis Seefeldt made a motion to sign the Plat of Manning Overlook after approval of the Development Agreement and Conservation Easement. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Scandia Trucking/Payment for Quinnell Ditch Work Blair Joselyn made a motion to approve the payment to Scandia Trucking in the amount of $4716.25 for the ditch work on Quinnell Avenue. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. New Scandia Town Board October 21, 2003 Page 4 Animal Control Policies and Procedures Blair Joselyn made a motion to approve and sign the Animal Control Policies and Procedures with the Animal Control Officer, Sherrill I Reid. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Nancy Madden made a motion to adjourn. D9,11ores _Pe rson New ScandKTownship Clerk