2-18-03 tbFebruary 18, 2003
New Scandia Town Boardmeeting was called to order by Chairman, Dermis Seefeldt.
The following Board Members were present: Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt, Vice Chairman,
Paul Rasmussen, Lisa Crum and Nancy Madden. Michael Hinz, absent.
Consent Agenda
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the following consent agenda with correction for
January 28, 2003 meeting.
1. Clerk's minutes have been presented for 01-21-03, 01-28-03 and 02-04-03 Town Board
and 02-04-03 Planning Commission
2. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Balance December 31, 2002 $1,996.437.54
Receipts 86,686.48
Expenditures 70,889.68
Adjustments Check #22518 -792.80
Balance January 31, 2003 $2,011,441.54
3. Approval of February Vouchers
4. Adjournment
Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Steve Spence/Fire Chief
Mr. Spence presented specifications for the purchase of a 2200 Gallon Water Tanker.
Nancy Madden made a motion to advertise for bids for the 2200 Gallon Water Tanker and
bid opening for April 1, 2003. Lisa Crum seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
.Teff Berg/Washington County Conservation District
Mr. Berg reviewed the proposed Roadside BMP Project on Maxwill Avenue, 188t" Sheet and
Norell Avenue. The funding for the BMP Project will be funded by TIF Funds.
Nancy Madden made a motion to enter into a contract with Washington County
Conservation District for the Roadside BMP Project subject to David Hebert reviewing the
contract between New Scandia Township and Washington County Conservation District.
Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
182nd Street and 181St Street Sanitary Sewer Project
A letter was received from Charles Janski regarding cost issue and funding for 182nd and 181St
Street Sanitary Sewer Project. Due to the high cost figure per unit it was agreed to further
investigate the need for the sewer project. The township office will conduct Pete Genzel,
Washington County Land Management for information on septic systems and the possibility of
back up systems for residents on 182nd and 181St Street.
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February 21, 2003
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Park and Recreation/Paul Rasmussen
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Water Structure`Permit for Bone Lake and
requested by Rod Negus. Lisa Crum seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to purchase Skate Boarding Equipment from SunRamp
Solutions, Inc in the amount of $4500.00. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Frontier Communications
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the buried telephone cable for Frontier
Communications on 2201h to Pomroy, 240th to Pickett Avenue and Old Marine Trail to 199`"
Street (Sand Lake Overlook). Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Brian Jemelka/Health Insurance Reimbursement
Mr. Jemelka requested a Health Insurance reimbursement due to increase in insurance premiums.
Mr. Jemelka was informed New Scandia Township must stay within a pay range due to Pay
Equity Classification and that the township office would review the Minnesota State Retirement
System's Health Care Savings Plan.
Planning Commission Terms and Appointments
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to reappoint Charles Ellis to a one -(I) year term to the
Planning Commission and the term shall expire in March of 2004. James Malmquist for a
five (5) year term and expire in 2008. Donette Yehle for a four (4) year term and expire in
March of 2007. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Budget for 201 Septic System for the Year of 2003
Nancy Madden made a motion to, approve the Budget for the 201 Septic System for the year
of 2003. Lisa Crum seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Ordinance Number 77/Ammending the Development Code
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve Ordinance Number 77, Amending the
Development Code and Zoning Map of New Scandia Township. Nancy Madden seconded
the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adjourn.
Do fts Pe n, New Scandia Township Clerk
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