5-20-03 tbMay 20, 2003
New Scandia Town Board was called to order by Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt. The following
Board Members were present: Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt, Lisa Crum, Michael Hinz and Nancy
Madden. Absent: Vice Chainnan, Paul Rasmussen.
Acting Vice Chairman
Nancy Madden made a motion to appoint Michael Linz, Acting Vice Chairman due to the
absence of Vice Chairman, Paul Rasmussen. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
Consent Aeenda
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the following consent agenda:
(1) Clerk's minutes have been presented for 04/15/03 and 05/06/03 Town Board and 05-06-03
Planning Board
(2) Treasurers Report
Balance March 31, 2003
$1,562,626.78
Receipts
29,728.52
Expenditures
52,993.77
Balance April 30, 2003
$1,539,361.53
3. Approval of May vouchers
Michael Linz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Tom Peterson/Township) Eneineer
Wvldewood Acres
A discussion was held regarding Urban or Rural Street Design for the plat. Mr. Peterson stated
Urban Design is a much better design with concrete sidewalks. Steve May the Developer of
felt a decision had been made at the April 1, 2003 Planning Commission that the Street Design
be Rural. Mr. May was informed that the minutes stated the issues remaining are; (1 Is finishing
the path to the school's property town's responsibility, as it will reside on the township parkland
(2 Concrete versus bituminous surfacing for the paths. The Town prefers concrete. 3) Urban
versus Rural Street Design. The Town preferred a Rural Street Design. (4 Streetlight spacing -
how many and how far apart. the Town is to consult with the Township Engineer.
Dennis Seefeldt made a motion that the Street Design for Wyldewood Acres should be
Urban Design. Nancy Madden seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Seefeldt addressed
the following items: (I From the first discussion almost two years ago the parties involved
were told if the parcel was rezoned to Village Center it would have to connect to current
Village Center and look like the Village Center with sidewalks, streetlights and streets,
(2 This is not a transition zone or rural area it is Village Center; (3 Streetlights and
sidewalks do not go with Rural Street Design; (4 Cost is about a wash on slightly higher for
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Urban Street Design, but according to Sand Lake Overlook Developers the value of the lots
would increase $15,000.00 to $20,000.00; (5 In current corrections to Development Code we
have clarified what is required in Village Center Developments and to allow this would set a
negative precedent; (6 This Development will eventually connect to Village Center and
should look like the Village Center; (7 A lot of the area is at a 7% slope which will make
establishment and maintenance of ditches without the threat of erosion almost impossible;
(8 The Township has taken care of snow removal on the sidewalks, so plowing snow in a
curb/gutter scenario is not a problem; (9 This Development affects me more then any Board
Member or Planning Commission Member as I will see it night and day, but I did not buy
the view and I fully support this Development under the conditions above; (10 I also would
have no problem with street lights at the same density as the Village Center, because
it fits with the vision for the Village Center. (11 The street lights will be a credit to the
owner, developer and something the Town Board can be very proud of; (12 We have
received many compliments on the work we have done with the lights, sidewalks, etc. and at
last weeks workshop Wayne Schmitt complimented us on everything that has been done in
the Village Center; (13 Driving into the Development up the hill off of Highway 97 a person
should get a sense and feel of city curb, lights, sidewalk, Christmas decorations, shoveled
sidewalks and not just another Development; (14 In summary the cost of the sidewalks and
lights are the only large cost being incurred by the Developers in return for the (20) twenty
lots gained by the rezone.
Therefore for all the reasons listed above I ask for your support on this motion.
The motion was adopted unanimously.
Dennis Seefeldt made a motion to establish a Public Right -®f --Way off of 205th Street. A
variance is not required from the width as 60 feet is adequate for the road. Michael Hinz
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Tom Peterson reported that the Road Repair Project with the bid from Tower Asphalt in the
amount of $33,600.00 would exceed at least $30,000.00 overbid do to the increase of problems
with some of the roads.
Tom Peterson was directed to view the drainage problems and recommend a solution for John
Sec on Quinnell Avenue and Richard Topual 185`x' Street and Manning.
Ditch Repair by Community Center
Lisa Crum made a motion to accept the quote from Scandia Trucking in the amount of
$9500.00 to repair the drainage problem by the New Scandia Community/Senior Center.
Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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Street Realignment 188th Street
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the plan submitted by Tom Peterson, Township
Engineer for the street realignment between Kronmiller and Framer on 188Ih Street.
Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Park and Recreation/Lisa Crum
Nancy Madden made a motion to appoint Deb Campobasso for the position of the Summer
Program for Youth. Michael Linz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Vacation of Part of 213th Street
Michael Hinz made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 5-20-03-01 for the Vacation of
Part of 213th Street. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Frontier Communications
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the buried telephone cable for Frontier
Communications on 2301h Street and 240th Street. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
David Hebert/Norell Avenue Easement Norell Avenue
A letter was received from Theodore J. Meyer, Attorney for Molly Rice stating unless the
Township initiates a condemnation action by May 31, 2003, they will commence an action
against the Township to compel the Township to compensate Ms. Rice for damages from taking
that has occurred. Mr. Hebert would contact Theodore J. Meyer, Attorney.
Fred Heinonen/Assessment Appeal
David Hebert stated Mr. Heinonen had appealed his assessment for the 2002 Road Project. Mr.
Hebert stated there is a technical error in the assessment appeal.
Tom O'Gorman/Purchase of Back -Up Area for Septic System
Michael Hinz made a motion to allow Tom O'Gorman to purchase a site for back-up
septic system on the site New Scandia Township owns in Sandgren Addition for the amount
of $1000.00. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Conservation Easement for Manning Overlook
Nancy Madden made a motion that New Scandia Township hold the Conservation
Easement for the Plat of Manning Overlook. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
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Marine -On -St -Croix Watershed Appointment
Nancy Madden made a motion to appoint Douglas Pratt to the Marine -On -St -Croix
Watershed. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Scandia Creamery/3.2 Malt Liquor License
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve and sign the application for a 3.2 Malt Liquor
License for the Scandia Creamery. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Nancy Madden made a motion to adjourn.
DoloNs Peterson
New Scandia Township Clerk