6-17-03 tbJune 17, 2003
New Scandia Town Board meeting was called to order by Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt. The
following Town Board members were present: Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt, Lisa Crum, Michael
Hinz and Nancy Madden.
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the following consent agenda:
1. Clerk's minutes have been presented for 05-20-03 Town Board and 06-03-03
Planning Commission
2. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Balance April 30, 2003 $1,539,361.53
Receipts 74,840.00
Expenditures 116,540.52
Balance May 31, 2003 $1,497,661.01
3. Adjournment
Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Fire DeDartment Relief Association/Steve Yehle
Steve Yehle presented several proposals regarding the Relief Associations for New Scandia Fire
Relief Association. The figures were related to amount the volunteers would receive per year for
retirement. It was agreed the Town Board would make a final decision after the budget has been
prepared for the year of 2004.
Township Engineer/Tom Peterson
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve payment Number 1, for Tower Asphalt in the
amount of $57,736.70. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously. ,
Stream Monitoring 238th Street
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the stream monitoring equipment to be installed
on 238th Street for Washington Conservation District. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
B.M.P. Projects
Torn Peterson reviewed the proposed B.M.P. Projects and cost estimates for 185' Street, 188'
Street and Norell Avenue with Washington Conservation District. Mr. Peterson will contact Jeff
Berg and inform him to proceed with the design for the projects.
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Frontier Communications
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the buried telephone cable for Frontier
Communications for buried telephone cable from intersection Maxwill Avenue east along
Lakamaga Trail. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Park and Recreation/Lisa Crum
Michael Hinz made a motion to proceed with electrical service for the shelter located at the
Hay Lake Museum site. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Ms. Crum suggested the possibility of a Farmers Market at the Hay Lake Shelter site for the late
summer months.
David Hebert/Township Eneineer
David Hebert, Township Attorney was informed to send a letter to Mr. Sydney
Stephan/Hoiticulture Services regarding to the business activities on his property at 22200
Meadowbrook Avenue North.
David Hebert, Township Attorney would send a letter to Minnesota Department of Human
Services regarding a license for The Haven in Scandia, 21077 Penrose Avenue informing the
department a conditional use permit is required and this is not in conformance with New Scandia
Township Development Code.
Road Supervisor/Michael Hinz
Tiger Mower
The following quotes for a Tiger Mower were received:
(1) Carlson Tractor and Equipment $13,830.00
(2) Scharber and Sons 9,300.00
Nancy Madden made a motion to award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder, Scharber
and Sons in the amount of $9,300.00. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the purchase of tires for the John Deere Tractor in
the amount of $325.00. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
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Dennis Seefeldt made a motion to rescind the four ten-hour days to live eight hour days for
the Public Works Department. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
A petition was received from property owners located on Oren Avenue and 213d' Street
requesting to be included in the 2004 Road Project.
Appointment for Marine -On -St -Croix Watershed
Mr. Douglas Pratt had been appointed to the Marine -On -St -Croix Watershed and the Orphan
Area that Mr. Pratt resides in has not been included in the Marine -On -St -Croix Watershed as of
this date so therefore Mr. Pratt could not serve until the Orphan Area is included.
Nancy Madden made a motion to appoint Mr. Douglas Pratt as ex -officio to the Marine -On -
St -Croix Watershed. Michael Hinz seconded the motion.
Resolution to Participate in a Hazard Mitigation Planning Process
Nancy Madden made a motion to sign Resolution Number 06-17-03 to Participate in a
Hazard Mitigation Planning Process. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Highway 97 Summary
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the TH-97 Study prepared by URS. Michael
Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Power Flush Bathroom Stools
Lisa Crum made a motion to approve the installation of Power Flush Bathroom Stools for
Women's Bathroom and Men's Bathroom in the original bathrooms of the New Scandia
Community Center in the amount of . Michael Hinz seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously. VD -5,66
Nancy Madden made a motion to adjourn.
Dolores Peterson
Pew Scaxidia wnship Clerk