12-16-03 tbDecember 16, 2003
New Scandia Town Board meeting was called to order by Chairman Dennis Seefeldt. The
following Board Members were in attendance: Chairman Dennis Seefeldt, Vice Chairman
Michael Hinz, Lisa Crum, Blair Joselyn and Nancy Madden.
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the consent agenda with corrections from
December 2, 2003.
1. Clerk's minutes have been presented for 11/18/03 and 12/03/03 Town Board and 12/03/03
Planning Commission.
2. Balance October 31, 2003 $1,687,008.64
Receipts 52,414.99
Expenditures 222,439.31
Bank Correction +.02
Ending Balance November 30,2003 $1,516,984.34
3. Approval of December vouchers
Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Tom Peterson/Township -Engineer
Revised Hourly Rate for Year of 2004/Bonestroo Engineering
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the revised rate hourly rate from Bonestroo
Engineering for the year of 2004. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
R. E. Peterson/Payment
Blair Joselyn made a motion to approve the final payment for R. E. Peterson Excavating in
the amount of $7,189.92 for the 188t11 and Norrell Avenue Road Project. Lisa Crum
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Park and Recreation/Blair Joselyn
Mr. Joselyn reported on the meeting that New Scandia Township Board had held with the Park
and Recreation Committee. He stated the committee is proposing a development of a
Comprehensive Long -Range Plan for Park and Recreation. The committee shall elect a Chairman
from the committee and present names of persons that are interested to serve on the Park and
Recreation Committee.
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Haven Chemical health Services, Inc./Conditional Use Permit
Michael Hinz made a motion to remove the tabled Conditional Use Permit from the table
for Haven Chemical Health Services, Inc. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Blair Joselyn made a motion to move the amended Planning Commission October 6, 2003
recommendation of approval for Haven Health Systems to operate a ten (10) bed chemical
dependency treatment facility at 21007 Penrose Avenue North to instead allow for a
maximum of six (6) persons undergoing treatment at any one time, with permit conditions
as passed by the Planning Commission subject to discussions with Haven Chemical Health
Systems regarding specific language of those conditions. This Conditional Use Permit shall
be reviewed in one year.
It'was the consensus of New Scandia Town Board that New Scandia Township Development
Code allows a six (6) bed facility and this does not present a hardship to allow a ten (10) bed
facility. Members also stated that this is not a Group Home as the persons do to not have
permanent residence at the site and this is an illness so therefore should this be treated as a
medical treatment. If this is a commercial or medical this is not permitted in all Agricultural
Zone.
Blair Joselyn made a motion to table the Conditional Use Permit for Haven Health Systems
to December 23, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. to review findings for denial of -the Conditional Use
Permit. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Horticulture Services/Syd Stephan
Nancy Madden made a motion approve the letter written by David Hebert Township
Attorney to Horticulture Services/Syd Stephan operating a business in a Agricultural Zone
that is not allowed. Lisa Crum seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Maintenance Contract for the 201 Collector System
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the 2004-2005 Contract between the Township and
the County for the operation and maintenance of the 201 Collector System-
Anderson/Erickson and Bliss. Lisa Crum seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Bud1jet Summary for the 201 Collector Systems for 2004
Blair Joselyn made a motion to approve the Budget Summary for the 201 Collector System
for 2004. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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Public Access on Sand Lake
A letter was received from Sand Lake Homeowners' Association regarding the public access at
the south end of Sand Lake stating the Town Board to insure the government lots do not become
access lots. The township office will review the minutes of the Plat of Merrywood regarding the
status of the lots.
Minnesota Conservation Corns
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the contract with Minnesota Conservation Corps
for planting materials on Norrell, Maxwill Avenue and the Molly Rice easement in the
spring of 2004. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Washington Conservation District
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the contract with Washington Conservation
District for installation coordination and supervision of the Minnesota Conservation Corps
planting installation. Lisa Crum seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Cameron Strand/Forest Lake Sanitation
Mr. Strand questioned the advertisement that was mailed to New Scandia Township residents by
Waste Management, which looks like the township is endorsing their services.
Nancy Madden made a motion to place a block add in the Country Messenger stating New
Scandia Township is not a endorsement of any trash hauler's activities. Direct David
Hebert to write a letter Waste Management stating the brochure is misleading with their
advertising. Lisa Crum seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
LeVahn Development Agreement
Nancy Madden made a motion to sign and approve the Development Agreement for the
Minor Subdivision for Steve LeVahn. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion .
adopted unanimously.
Michael Hinz m* a motion to adjourn.
Dolores Peterson &—
New Scandia. Township Clerk