Sand Creek Township

Monthly Meeting Minutes

November 7th, 2019

DRAFT

Officers Present

Chairman Chad Sandey, Supervisor Bill Schneider, Treasurer Myron Pauly, Clerk Maggie Gallentine, and Deputy Clerk Emily Nordick

 

Others Present

Joe Mullin – Mullin Trucking, Paul Werner – Mullin Trucking, Phyllis Erickson, Dave Kreuser, Herb Baldwin, Curt Hennes - PLSLWD, Bob Wolf, Scott County Commissioner Tom Wolf, Chad Bohnsack, Matt Stordahl – Stantec, Scott County Commissioner Tom Wolf, and Robert Wagner

 

Called to Order

The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 7:03pm by Chairman Chad Sandey. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

Minutes

Minutes for the October meeting were presented to the Board. Motion by Bill, second by Chad, Unanimous at 7:04pm. Motion to erase the October recording of minutes by Bill, second by Bruce, Unanimous at 7:05pm.

 

Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer’s Report for November was submitted by Myron. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report by Bruce, second by Bill, Unanimous at 7:08pm.

 

Monthly Claims

 

                        Dvorak Excavating                                                       $ 11,770.00

Bryan Rock Products                                                    $   1,745.98

Louisville Township (shingle mix on shared road)        $   9,334.00

Dem-Con (waste disposal)                                           $        84.24

New Prague Mini Storage                                            $      109.00

MAT (Annual Conference Registration)                       $      260.00

Couri & Ruppe (legal fees)                                           $      650.00

Stantec (general engineering)                                      $        50.00

Bill Schneider (mileage, furniture disposal)                 $      249.54

Maggie Gallentine (cell phone, post cards, stamps)     $      517.69

Payroll                                                                         $      825.00

Payroll                                                                         $      300.00

Payroll                                                                         $      475.00

Payroll                                                                         $      475.00

Payroll                                                                         $      825.00

Payroll                                                                         $      840.00

 

                                                            Total                                         $ 28,510.45

 

Motion by Chad to accept the monthly charges as read – except for Herman’s Landscape (Claim #1169, $59.32), second by Bill, Unanimous at 7:12pm.

 

Motion by Bruce to pay payroll, second by Chad, Unanimous at 7:13pm.

 

Public Comment: Herb Baldwin thanked the board for putting in the stop sign at Naylor Avenue and Akers Lane. He asked if the soft corner could be fixed so that traffic must stop. He asked to add more gravel and blading to W 185th Street, and suggested a by-pass or pull out lane for TH 282 and Naylor Ave. He also explained that monitoring needs to continue for the culvert on Naylor and185th.

 

Dave Kreuser commented that there has been water running through his property (field) to the ditch for 10 years since the City of Jordan did some development and blacktop. Buckman culvert ran under 10 and down the hill. We will have to inquire with the City.

 

BUSINESS/DISCUSSION:

 

Sheriff’s Department:  did not attend

 

Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District:  Curt Hennes said that the Hwy 13 will be open again in another week as they are laying asphalt. The Watershed District has purchased a used jon boat for carp management, water testing, and collecting vegetation samples. Sutton Lake Project will have surveying done to map temporary access and easement areas. DNR will review the outlet plan. For Redwing culverts, land ownership has been verified, survey approvals received, borings are now in process. There was a Fall cleanup in October at the Woods in the Wilds for removal of buckthorn. Twelve tons of buckthorn were removed.

 

Stantec: Matt Stordahl said the Bluff Drive Project is looking good look and the volunteer trees are not pulling on the mat. The volunteer trees can be removed whenever there is time and manpower. Cottage Homes: Matt explained that Cottage Homes had another DRT meeting to look at their revised plan. The County still has reservations about the plan and impact to the site. TH 169 Corridor Study: 2020 is a bonding year so we need to keep having conversations about the Study and its projects. Bruce said he contacted Mary (County) to see if he could add items to their Draft CIP: overpass, closures of crossovers, frontage and backage roads, etc. It is very important that Matt gets meetings scheduled with all of the parties in the next month. Stantec Pavement Management Plan: Bruce and Chad like the proposal to have Stantec help with the road maintenance CIP.

 

Mullin Trucking: Joe Mullin commented that they had a driveway that they weren’t using and another that they blacktopped as their traffic had increased. Scott County said they need to use one driveway. Joe would like to get a permit for the other driveway. Joe provided pictures from different times over the life of the property. The pictures will be kept for reference. The County wants the accesses with Webb Pallet to be aligned. The Township will accept their driveway application and discuss the background of the property with the County.

 

Erickson’s Driveway: Phyllis Erickson had a new garage built but there was not a driveway permit pulled for it. Two driveways aren’t typically allowed, especially for residential use. Dave Kreuser explained that the woman at the County said they didn’t need a driveway permit. He stayed back from the center of the road 37 feet. There is gravel from the end of the concrete to the road. The Township expects the gravel to be removed from the area because it looks like a driveway. Grass should be planted there instead. The Township will send a letter to the resident to explain the actions that need to be taken.

 

Robert Wagner: Robert thanked the Township for getting the culvert fixed on 173rd Street adjacent to his orchard.  He is proposing installing private use solar panels on property on west side of 169 for use with Wagner Bros Bakery, Funeral Home, and nearby residence. The property has been most recently used for growing pumpkins. The County has asked to have the 14 tracts of land have legal descriptions. DNR requested they use a grasses and forbs seed mix within the area. Robert explained that the collectors have a usage of a couple decades.  He expects the collectors to be up by the end of December if the permits are approved soon. Recommendation/Motion by Chad to approve Solar Panels installation proposed with a couple of conditions: if the arrays are not in working order for more than 6 months, they must be decommissioned or removed, planting of prairie grasses and forbs per DNR requirement, and the area surrounding the Panels must be kept in a neat, clean and orderly manner, seconded by Bruce, Unanimous at 8:43pm.

 

MNDOT Hwy 282 Resolution: Bruce would like to add turn lanes onto Pueblo Ave. and Naylor Ave. from 282 during the summer of 2021 while MNDOT is redoing Hwy 282. A storm water system will be installed at the same time and is expected to be maintained by the Township. The Township will be meeting with MNDOT to discuss the additions and concerns. Bob Ruppe needs to review the Resolution.  Ask for the Engineering design before the meeting with MNDOT. Discuss the Hwy 282 Resolution, 169 Corridor Study, and 169 Re-Surfacing Project at the meeting.

 

Public Health Nuisance Ordinance: Chad explained that there is a gap in the ability to take care of some people that have encountered public health nuisances. This Ordinance will apply to the entire County. Bob Ruppe received the document and made recommendations. The County updated the Ordinance with Bob’s changes, and Chad agrees with the changes made. Recommendation by Bruce to accept the Nuisance Ordinance as written and reviewed by Bob Ruppe and updated, seconded by Bill, Unanimous at 9:03pm. Bruce wants to see the email date from Bob’s version and notification if further changes are made. Ordinance #31.

 

Ridges at Sand Creek - Pheasants Forever Exempt Permit: The last Thursday in February, the Pheasants Forever group has an event at the Ridges for fundraising. They are looking for a gambling permit. Motion by Chad, second by Bruce, Unanimous at 9:06pm.

 

Township Mileage Report: We reviewed the Mileage Report for the County that we have 41.016 miles of roads. Broadway Street South was removed from the list last year in the annexation with the City of Jordan. Maggie to send the Mileage Map to Stantec. Motion by Chad to approve the Scott County transportation request for certification of township mileage of our roads, second by Bill, Unanimous at 9:10pm.

 

CIP Update and Priorities: Bruce to work with Stantec based on their proposal to help prioritize the roads and actions needed in the CIP. Add a column to the CIP for Stantec comments and recommendations. We have asked for a time and material bid from Stantec to review existing activities listed on the CIP.

 

Website Update and Task List: Emily said she worked with Mary Keen at Scott County to get our Township website updated on their pdf documents. She also emailed Tracy Cervenka at SCALE to ensure our website link works on their site. Chad said to add the Sand Creek 101 document to the Home Page under News. Any updates to the News section should also be added in the email to residents. Bruce has suggested adding Solar Garden information and the Scholarships to the document.

 

Todd’s winter activities:  Chad would like to track seasonal activities for Todd. For Winter, snowplowing, and tree trimming are the only activities. Bruce would like to track the tree trimming activities by road name. There is a dead tree on the south end of Jordan Avenue that needs to be removed.

 

Motion to amend the Agenda to add item 13 to review and approve the contract for Dvorak Excavating, Unanimous at 9:33pm.

 

Dvorak Excavating Proposal: Contract starts November 1, 2020. Todd explained many costs have gone up. Motion by Bill to approve the prices and Todd’s contract for the next 3 years, seconded by Bruce, Unanimous at 9:38pm.

 

REPORTS/DISCUSSIONS: 

        

Bruce Hunstad:  Bruce attended the Ordinance Revision meeting and 169 Executive Board Meeting. In November he will be attending the Minnesota Association of Townships Conference.

 

Bill Schneider:  Bill attended the DRT meeting with Cottage Homes. He also attended the Unified Transit meeting and FEMA meetings.

 

Road Report:  Bill explained that the roads are in pretty good shape. He put up stop signs on Akers Lane, Golfview Drive, and Xanadu. Road salt has been ordered. Motion to accept the Road Report by Chad, second by Bruce, Unanimous at 9:46pm.

 

Chad Sandey:  Chad attended the SCALE meeting and DRT meeting with Cottage Homes. He also met with Shakopee Sands (Covia) where they discussed the berms along 169 and their hydroseeding. A resident at 170th and Zumbro will be purchasing land on the south side of his property to put in a robotic dairy barn. He will need a grading permit, a large well, a culvert running under 170th Street for sewer lines, and driveway changes.

                                                                                   

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:55pm by Chad, second by Bill, Unanimous.

 

Submitted By: _____________________________________________________

Emily Nordick, Deputy Clerk

 

 Approved by ______________________________________________________

Chairman, Chad Sandey