Sand Creek Township

Monthly Meeting Minutes

October 1st, 2020

DRAFT

Officers Present

Supervisor Bruce Hunstad, Supervisor Bill Schneider, Treasurer Myron Pauly, Clerk Maggie Gallentine, and Deputy Clerk Emily Nordick

 

Others Present

Matt Stordahl – Stantec, Curt Hennes – PLSLWD, Jennifer and Mark Jensen

 

Called to Order

The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 7:04pm by Supervisor Bruce Hunstad. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

Due to COVID-19 we are practicing safe social distancing.

 

Minutes

Minutes for the Annual/Levy meeting were presented to the Board. Motion by Bill to accept the minutes, second by Bruce, Unanimous at 7:05pm. Minutes for the September Workshop Meeting were presented to the Board. Motion by Bill to accept the minutes, second by Bruce, Unanimous at 7:06pm. Minutes for the September meeting were presented to the Board. Motion by Bill to accept the minutes, second by Bruce, Unanimous at 7:07pm. Motion to erase the September recording of minutes by Bill, second by Bruce, Unanimous at 7:08pm.

 

Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer’s Report for October was submitted by Myron. There was a question regarding Final Grades $1000.00 check as no permit accompanied it. Maggie to call and follow up with them. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report by Bill, second by Bruce, Unanimous at 7:12pm.

 

Monthly Claims

 

                        Dvorak Excavating                                                       $    4,491.00

                        Bryan Rock Products                                                    $       402.52

                        Stantec (general engineering)                                      $       192.00

                        Couri & Ruppe (legal fees)                                           $       607.50

                        City of Jordan (Fire Service Contract)                           $148,912.60

                        Dem-Con (waste disposal)                                           $         29.25

                        MATIT (Insurance policy)                                             $    1,837.00

                        IRS (3rd Qtr. Taxes)                                                       $    1,487.93

                        New Prague Mini Storage                                            $       111.00

                        RE2 Tech (antivirus monitoring)                                   $       128.85

                        Maggie Gallentine (cell phone)                                    $         47.49

                        Bill Schneider (mileage: road inspection)                     $         79.26

Myron Pauly (toner cartridge)                                      $       104.14

Frandsen Bank (Deluxe Check deposit tickets)             $         54.79

Payroll                                                                         $       860.00

Payroll                                                                         $       600.00

Payroll                                                                         $       550.00

Payroll                                                                         $       475.00

Payroll                                                                         $       525.00

Payroll                                                                         $       365.00

 

 

                                                            Total                                         $161,860.33

 

Motion by Bill to accept the monthly charges as read, second by Bruce, Unanimous at 7:19pm.

 

 

Public Comment:  Jennifer Jensen discussed their Military Appreciation Day event.  They have plans to put up a building on their property. The CUP information from the DRT meeting Staff Report has not yet been sent to the Township Board for review.

 

 

BUSINESS/DISCUSSION:

 

Sheriff’s Department: No Deputy present. There was no report provided.

 

Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District:  Curt Hennes shared that I-LIDS (Internet Landing Installed Device Sensor) will be installed at Spring Lake to inspect boats for invasive species starting in the Spring of 2021. Eventually Prior Lake will have the technology as well. State of Minnesota is planning on installing them at un-infested lakes. Wenck Engineering working on water storage includes the Sutton Lake Project. The Redwing Ave. Project is on hold as it is needing justification for water quality – sediment issue is not enough. The EOR (Engineering firm) said no phosphorous is being captured.

 

Stantec: Matt Stordahl explained the status of the following Projects. Berkshire Ave. Project: Need to file Right-of Way with the County. Filing document needs to be prepared. Matt had a meeting with Lisa Freese (Scott County) as she is looking for more money for the Project. She has amended the 2020 Budget to pay for more than was expected. Working on getting information together for the Open House in December. The Township Board needs to work on a contractual agreement between Stantec and Scott County. Hwy 282 Project: The annexation easement access agreement is still under consideration with MNDOT as they are working with the City of Jordan. Pueblo Project: No status change.

 

Ridges of Sand Creek Liquor License: Bruce read and signed the permit.

 

Fire Contract with City of Jordan: Motion by Bruce that the Chairman and Clerk sign the contract once we validate the Article III terms of agreement to make sure that is correct. Because the City and Township agree the contract is 5 years commencing on January 1st, 2016 and concluding on December 31st, 2020. We have already signed that agreement. I believe this to be January 1st, 2021 and concluding on December 31st, 2026, but we should just verify that. Second by Bill, Unanimous at 8:12pm.

 

Scott County Comp Plan Amendment for JMH Property: The Board is waiting to recommend once they review the Staff Report from the DRT meeting. Motion by Bruce for Chair after viewing Staff Report to check one of the boxes on the document, second Bill, Unanimous at 8:26pm.

 

Xcel Energy Road Use Agreement: Bob Ruppe updated Permits Road Use Agreement to include Line of Credit. Motion by Bruce to copy Agreement for Sand Creek Township updates, second Bill, Unanimous at 8:33pm.

 

CARES Broadband Initiative and Election costs: Maggie provided a spreadsheet with elections costs and CARES costs. Sand Creek Township will be sending approximately $33,000.00 to Scott County (Perry Mulcrone) for CARES Broadband project.

 

Website Update and Task List: Emily updated the minutes for September. The Board will not be meeting for the October Workshop and will be removed from the website calendar. Emily to add pictures to the Gallery from the Jensen’s Military Appreciation Day and the TH 169/41/78 ribbon cutting ceremony.

 

REPORTS/DISCUSSIONS:   

 

Bruce Hunstad: Bruce attended the 169 Corridor meeting with State of Minnesota/Washington DC Transportation group, and Spring Lake Township Board meeting regarding Hwy 13 & 282 MNDOT project.

 

Bill Schneider:  Bill attended the Township Workshop meeting.

 

Road Report:  Bill commented that the roads are ok and he’s been busy cutting brush. He was able to drop off waste (refrigerators, mattresses, tv’s, etc.) at Scott County now that the facility is open. Estimate and inspection on Bluff Drive to be done with Todd and Matt. Snow fence to be installed in soybean field near Golfview Drive and quonset along Zumbro Ave. Motion by Bruce to approve the Road Report, second Bill, Unanimous at 9:07pm.

 

Chad Sandey:  Chad was not present.

 

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:08pm by Bill, second by Bruce, Unanimous.

 

Submitted By: _____________________________________________________

Emily Nordick, Deputy Clerk

 

 Approved by ______________________________________________________

Chairman, Chad Sandey