8-19-03 tbAugust 19, 2003
New Scandia Town Board Meeting was called to order by Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt. The
following Board Members were also present: Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt, Vice Chairman,
Michael Hinz, Lisa Crum, Blair Joselyn and Nancy Madden.
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the following consent agenda.
1. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Balance June 30, 2003 $1,214,992.86
Receipts 824,118.73
Expenditures 90,154.31
Balance July 31,2003 $1,948,957.28
2. Approval of August Vouchers
3. Adjournment
Michael Binz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Robert haven/ 30 Day Drug Treatment Center
Mr. Haven reviewed the proposed Women's Treatment Program at 20177 Penrose Avenue North.
The corporation is owned and managed by three individuals: Robert Haven, Jeffrey Boston and
Michael Laughlin. This is a highly structured program and requires intensive interaction among
the clients and the staff.
At Margaret's House in Mendota Heights 92% of their clients come from the seven County Metro
areas and the remaining clients have come from counties just outside of the seven County Metro
areas. The facility will be staffed 24 hours per day, seven days a week. The client population to
be served are female, 18 years of age or older and have a primary diagnosis of chemical
dependency.
Ms. Becky Brooks expressed her concern about a commercial business operating in a residential
area. She also stated there would be a problem with increased traffic and that this is not an asset
to the block, but detrimental to the area. Ms. Cathy Nickeson expressed her concern regarding
safety for her children. Mr. Haven stated that the clients are not allowed to speak to persons in
the area. Mr. Harvey Klein stated that the property values of their property would decline and
who will reimburse the property owners.
Blair Joselyn made a motion that Mr. Robert Haven, Township Attorney, David Hebert,
two supervisors and a representative from Penrose Avenue meet to review the proposed 30 -
Day Drug Treatment Center. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
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Tom Peterson, Township Engineer
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the following bids for replacement of culverts
from Scandia Trucking:
(1) 209th Street North/Community Center $3641.00
(2) Quint Avenue/205 th Street 3791.60
(3) Newgate Avenue/Lakamaga 5884.00
Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the bid from Scandia Trucking for ditch work on
Oldfield Avenue/Heinisch in the amount of $5251.00. Michael Hinz seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
Blair Joselyn made a motion to approve the bid from Scandia Trucking for drainage
problem on Quinnell Avenue in the amount of $4900.00. Lisa Crum seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the bid from Scandia Trucking for repair of yard
light and driveway for Italia Continenza, 13380 188th Street in the amount of $740.00.
Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Frontier Communications
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the buried telephone cable for Frontier
Communications on 23284 Paris Avenue. Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Dennis Seefeldt made a motion to approve the buried telephone cable for Frontier
Communications on Oakgreen Avenue. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimsouly.
Blair Joselyn made a motion to approve the buried telephone cable for Frontier
Communications on Oxboro, Avenue. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
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Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the buried electric cable for Xcel Energy for
Manning Overlook. Lisa Crum seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
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Rain Gardens/188h Street and Norrell Avenue
Nancy Madden made a motion to send a letter to property owners on 1881h Street and
Norrell Avenue prohibiting dumping of leaves and debris in road ditches. A copy of the
State Statue 609.68 shall also be enclosed in the mailing. Michael Hinz seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
Letter Regarding Erosion in Sand Lake Overlook
Tom Peterson stated that the storm water pond I at Sand Lake Overlook indicates that the pond
volumes meet or exceed the design volumes. Mr. Peterson submitted a letter from Hult and
Associates, Me. and a copy of this letter will be sent to the Homeowners Association in Sand
Lake area.
Park and Recreation/Lisa Crum
Debi Campobasso gave a report on the Spark Program for Scandia children this summer. Four
staff persons were hired and the program had over 100 participants in grades K-6 throughout the
6 -week program. The program budget was $3,376.00 in revenue from participation fees and
$5,380.00 in expenses. The Town Board approved a contribution of $3,000.00 of which $2,004
was used. An evaluation was completed for the program and very positive reports were
submitted and they would like to see the program offered again next year.
Marty McKelvy gave a report on the Kleats Program for children this summer. Twenty-one
participants in the age between 4 to 6. Parents were very supportive of the program. Ms.
McKelvy requested funding for a float in the Taco Daze to represent the Summer Program.
Lisa Crum made a motion to authorize Ms. McKelvy to submit a float in the Taco Daze
Parade and that $125.00 from the Park and Recreation Fund be used for supplies for the
float. This is an extension of the Summer Program for children. Nancy Madden seconded
the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Nancy Madden made a motion to install satellites at the Hay Lake Shelter and Bruce
Swenson shall build a fence around the satellites. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
Lisa Crum made a motion to appoint the following members to the Park and Recreation
Committee: Michael White, Julie White and Marty McKelvy. Nancy Madden seconded the
motion.
Lisa Crum made a motion to donate $1800.00 to Scandia P.T.0 for playground equipment
at the Scandia Elementary School. Michael Hinz seconded the motion. Lisa Crum, yes and
Michael Hinz, yes. Dennis Seefeldt, no, Blair Joselyn, no and Nancy Madden, no. Motion
failed.
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Ms. Crum reviewed the parcel of property that the Estate of Ted and Arlene Peterson have
offered to donate on Quinnell Avenue for park purposes. It was the consensus of the Park and
Recreation Committee and Town Board that New Scandia Township would be interested in this
parcel.
The Lighting Project for the Scandia Lighted Field was reviewed and also the repair of bleachers
and repair of concession stand. The cost for the project is approximately $40,000.00.
Road Supervisor/Michael Hinz
New Scandia Township had received a request for a speed limit on 238th Street and Mr. Hinz
reported he had viewed the area and that this road would qualify for the speed limit.
Michael Hinz made a motion to post speed limit of 30 miles an hour on 238th Street and the
road shall be classified as rural residential. Nancy Madden seconded the motion. The
motion was withdrawn until Mr. Hinz reviews if 238th Street does meet the criteria.
Bruce Swenson/Swenson Goose Lake Estates
Mr. Swenson gave a report on the trees he has planted in the Plat of Swenson Goose Lake Estates.
He informed the Town Board he was willing to plant more trees and requested one of the Board
Members meet with him and view the site.
Taco Daze
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve Resolution Number 08-19-03-01 Designating the
Taco Daze Celebration As An Official Event To Assure Liability Insurance Coverage For
Said Event Under The Township's Existing Policy. Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously. r
Teri Pittman gave a report on behalf of the Taco Daze Committee. Mr. Pittman stated that
Certificate of Insurance will be supplied by all vendors. Ms. Kathy Jemelka is the treasurer for
the committee and New Scandia Township is listed on the account. Mr. Pittman said there shall
be no candy throwing on the parade route.
Lighting for Community Center Entrance
A quote was submitted by Web Electric for the lighting by the entrance of the Community
Center. The quote was in the amount of $1494.00. FIs. Peterson stated the type of fixture should
be similar to the streetlights and that would increase the bid approximately $500.00. Ms.
Peterson also suggested a light for the flagpole and that quote was approximately $800.00.
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the installation of the light pole and light for
flagpole from Web Electric and not to exceed $3000.00. Lisa Crum seconded the motion the
motion adopted.
Nancy Madden made a motion to adjourn. Dolores Peterson, New Scandia Township Clerk