9-16-03 tbSeptember 16, 2003
New Scandia Town Board meeting was called to order by Chairman Dennis Seefeldt. In
attendance were Chairman Dennis Seefeldt, Vice Chairman, Michael Hinz, Lisa Crum, Blair
Joselyn and Nancy Madden.
CONSENT AGENDA
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the following consent agenda with corrections on
the September 5, 2003 Planning Commission minutes and July 15, 2003 Town Board.
1. Clerk's minutes have been presented for 07-05-03, 08-05-03, 08-19-03, 08-12-03 and
09-02-03 Town Board. 08-05-03 and 09-02-03 Planning Commission.
2. Balance July 31, 2003 $1,948,957.28
Receipts 24,037.27
Expenditures 187,528.87
Bank Charge _2.00
Balance August 30, 2003 $1,785,463.68
3. Approval of September Vouchers
4. Adjournment
Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program at Scandia School
Nancy Madden made a motion to authorize Washington County Deputy Cory Reedy to
conduct the Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program at Scandia Elementary School.
Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Ordinance Letters
The Clerk reported that 32 letters were sent regarding ordinance violations. The letter indicted
that Deputy Cory Reedy will do a site visit of all properties in violation of New Township
Development Code in approximately 40 days.
Township Endneer/Tom Peterson
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the payment for culvert installation to Scandia
Trucking in the amount of $17,143.20. Lisa Crum seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Feasibility Report for 2004 Road Project/Resolution Number 09-19-03-01
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve Resolution Number 09-16-03-01 to accept the
Feasibility Report for the 2004 Road Project and calling for a Public Bearing on October
28, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
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Park and Recreation/Lisa Crum
The township office was directed to contact Abrahamson Nursery for a landscape plan around the
property of the shelter located by the Hay Lake Museum and contact Roger Rydeen to remove
rocks and blade the lawn area.
The following quotes were submitted by the Scandia/Marine Lions for lighting at the Scandia
Lighted Ball Field in the amounts of $42,000.00 and $40,690.00. The quotes did not specify
exactly what the bidders included for the project so therefore this item was tabled.
Road Supervisor/Michael Hinz
Michael Hinz made a motion to petition the Minnesota Department of Transportation for a
30 MPH on 238th Street. Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Michael Hinz made a motion to install a sign stating "Blind Driveway" at the property
owned by David Hume, 14939 Old Marine Trail. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
Michael Hinz made a motion to purchase 4 tires for the New Scandia Town pick-up in the
amount of $465.00. Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Michael Hinz made a motion to purchase 6 grader tires in the amount of $925.00 each.
Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Ed Pelto Connection to 201 Septic System
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the connection to the 201 Septic System for Ed
Pelto, 13430 188th Street, Marine, MN 55047 and the connection fee is $3500.00. Blair
Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Scandia/Marine Lions Gambling License
Lisa Crum made a motion to approve the Scandia/Marine Lions Gambling License for
Excluded Bingo. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Sherrill Reid/Insurance Coverage
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the payment of $191.33 for insurance coverage
for Sherrill Reid, Animal Control Officer. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
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Shirley Nagle Letter Requesting Extension on Removal of Garage
Ms. Nagle was requesting an extension of the removal of the portable building on their property.
Michael Hinz made a motion to allow Ms. Shirley Nagle an extension of removal of the
portable building on their property until October 15, 2003 with the stipulation that the
township shall require a cashiers check in the amount of $3000.00 and if the building is not
removed by October 15, 2003 the township shall remove the building at their expense.
Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Nancy Madden made a motion to adjourn.
Dolores Peterson
New Seandi ow�'nslhiip Clerk