11-16-04 tbNovember 16, 2004
New Scandia Town Board was called to order by Chairman Dennis Seefeldt. The following New
Scandia Town Board Members were in attendance: Chairman Dennis Seefeldt, Vice Chairman
Michael Hinz, Blair Joselyn, Michael Harnetty and M' inz.
CONSENT AGENDA
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the consent agenda for November 16, 2004.
1. Clerk's minutes have been presented for Ocotober 19, 2004 and November 1, 2004 Town
Board and November 1, 2004 Planning Commission
2. Treasurer's Report
Balance September 30, 2004 $1,723,003.77
Receipts 68,559.26
Expenditures 92,141.35
Balance October 31, 2004 $1,699,421.68
3. Approval of November vouchers
Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Mr. Joselyn reported that the survey for the Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan would be
mailed this week to New Scandia Township households. The Park and Recreation Committee
will hold an informational meeting in late January.
Township Engineer/Tom Peterson
Xcel Energ
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the buried electric cable for Xcel Energy in the
Plat of Hillshade Farm. Michael Harnetty seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the payment of $4,028.50 to Scandia Trucking for
the reconstruction of the Mosted driveway in the Bliss Addition. Nancy Madden seconded
the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Goose Lake Association/Dana Vogen
Ms. Vogen representing Goose Lake Association requested funding in the amount of
approximately $5000.00 for a professional lake management plan for Goose Lake. Ms. Vogen
was instructed to submit proposals for quotes to firms for a Lake Management Plan for Goose
Lake and the Town Board will review the proposals.
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Ron Lueck/Installation of a Fence
Michael Harnetty reported that he had viewed the Mr. Lueck's property where the fence was to
be located and he felt it had a minimal visual impact on the neighbor's property.. John Stensaler
was in attendance and he stated would be able to see the fence from his property and the
accessory building is very visible from his property. Mr. Stensaler stated he would like to see the
fence moved further south.
Nancy Madden made a motion to instruct Mr. Lueck to install the fence south of the pines.
Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Maven Chemical/Rebecca's House
Ms. Mary Alice Howard Program Manager of Rebecca's House at 21077 Penrose Avenue was in
attendance regarding an issue with a patient at Rebecca's House. Ms. Howard stated due to
problems the patient was never admitted and due to confidential rules she was not allowed to
discuss issues about the patient.
Mr. David Hebert stated it appears that the patient was court mandated and this would be a
violation of Haven Chemical Conditional Use Permit for the facility at 21077 Penrose Avenue.
Mr. Dennis Seefeldt informed the persons in attendance a six-month review of the facility will be
in March of 2005 and that New Scandia Township was informed this facility would not admit any
court ordered patients.
Blair Joselyn made a motion to direct David Hebert Township Attorney to send a letter to
Haven Chemical informing them of the violation at Rebecca's House. Michael Hinz
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Paul Mulcahy/Certificate of Comuliance
Mr. Mulcahy had submitted a building permit and a certificate of compliance for a 4,224 square
foot accessory building on his property at 13550 Scandia Trail. Mr. Mulcahy had been informed
at the September 7, 2004 Town Board meeting that the building does not fall under the
classification of agriculture, as this is not a farm operation so therefore it would exceed the square
footage allowed on the property.
Nancy Madden made a motion to direct David Hebert Township Attorney to prepare a
letter of denial with findings. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
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Home Under Construction on Oland Avenue
Howard Hawkinson and Mary Zinc expressed their concerns regarding the home under
construction on Oland Avenue. The home has been under construction for over a year and does
not completed and there is debris in the garage and outside of the home. David Hebert Township
Attorney stated he did not think the Township could do anything about the problems as the home
and property is under foreclosure.
Ash Street
Michael Harnetty and Blair Joselyn had viewed the site regarding Ash Street vacation. It was the
consensus of the Town Board not to vacate the street. The office was directed to inform the
Public Works Department to place some type of barrier by the entrance of Ash Street so vehicles
can not drive down to the lake, remove the fire ring and place appropriate signage by the
entrance.
Securitv State A2encv/Township Insurance
Michael Hinz made a motion stating New Scandia Township recognizes that Security State
Bank is the Agency for New Scandia Township for insurance coverage with the League of
Minnesota Cities for the year of 2005. Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Incorporation Committee/Blair Joselyn
Mr. Joselyn reported the Incorporation Committee has a 100 questions to be evaluated and
questioned if the Incorporation Committee should have an Informational Meeting for the
residents after the 100 questions have been answered. It was agreed there should be an
Informational Meeting for the residents sometime in January of 2005. The next meeting for the
Incorporation Committee shall be on November 29, 2005 and the Town Board Supervisors shall
attend.
Nancy Madden made a motion to adjourn and meeting adjourned.
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New Scand' Township Clerk