8-3-04 tbAugust 3, 2004
New Scandia Town Board 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.
Blair Joselvn/Park and Recreation/BMX Track
Mr. Blair Joselyn reported the following information from the meeting that was held with the
Park and Recreation Committee and the parents of the BMX Track users. 1) use Township money
for upkeep and to construct the track, 2) user pays for construction, 3) Township users -split the
costs, 4) Township money constructs the track and the upkeep comes from a new formed bikers
association fund, 5) Township leases the track to the users.
The Board Members informed the residents that were attending the meeting that the Township is
in the planning process of preparing a Comprehensive Parks, Trail, Open Space and Recreation
Facilities Plan for the entire Township and the BMX Track would be addressed in the plan. The
parents were not willing to wait for the plan and expressed that they would like the BMX Track
rebuilt now.
Michael Hinz made a motion to rebuild the BMX Track close to the current location, but
move the track north and east from the woods per Mr. Gribble's recommendations. The
plan for the rebuilding submitted by Julie O'Neil be used with the Township supplying the
material. Mr. Harris will contact parents to do the rebuilding of the BMX Track. Nancy
Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Letter From Minnesota Pollution Control Agency/Bliss Collector
A letter was received from Minnesota Pollution Control regarding the proposed MPCA permit for
operation of the Bliss Sewage System. Mr. Pete Genzel Washington Department of Health had
addressed and submitted a letter to the Minnesota Pollution Control regarding the additional
monitoring and action plans and how it will increase operating costs and ultimately user charges.
It was agreed Dennis Seefeldt and Blair Joselyn should meet with Pete Genzel and review the
issue.
Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Facilities Plan
Blair Joselyn made a motion to sign the contract with Sanders Wacker Bergly Inc. for the
Comprehensive Parks, Trail, Open Space and Recreation Facilities Plan. Michael Hinz
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
The Clerk will notify Mr. William Sanders that the Town Board, Planning Commission and Parks
and Recreation will meet with Mr. Sanders on September 13, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
Edward Erickson/Land Division
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the land division of 10 acres for Edward
Erickson to D. Gillespie and wavier the requirements for a Minor Subdivision.
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The wetlands on the property and adjoining property must be delineated. The proposed 10
acres must be combined with Mr. Gillespie's other parcel and restrictive covenants shall be
placed on the property. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Nancy Madden made a motion to adjourn.
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New Scandi ownship Clerk