Sand Creek Township

Monthly Meeting Minutes

February 6th, 2020

DRAFT

Officers Present

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

 

Others Present

Curt Hennes - PLSLWD, Matt Stordahl – Stantec, Anita Stevens, Travis Cherro, Robert Wagner

 

Called to Order

The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 7:01pm by Chairman Chad Sandey. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

Minutes

Minutes for the January meeting were presented to the Board. Motion by Bruce to accept the minutes and to change Graystone Ave to Greystone Ave under the CIP Update, second by Bill, Unanimous at 7:03pm. Motion to erase the January recording of minutes by Bill, second by Bruce, Unanimous at 7:03pm.

 

Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer’s Report for January was submitted by Myron. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report by Bruce, second by Bill with changes: BY THE YARD balance is $4,825.25, make note of last year’s overage from Road & Bridge in 2019, receipt from MN State MMB ORI may not be ORI – need to validate code, Unanimous at 7:13pm.

 

Monthly Claims

 

                        Dvorak Excavating (snow removal, sand/salt)              $ 21,906.50

                        Stantec (general engineering)                                      $      461.00

Couri & Ruppe (legal fee)                                            $      452.50

Scott County & MN Assoc. of Townships fees              $      944.72

New Prague Mini Storage                                            $      109.00

MRP Services – Mary Pauly (W2’s, E-File, mailings)     $        65.00

Maggie Gallentine (cell phone)                                    $        41.18

Bruce Hunstad (mileage: meetings)                             $        73.66

Bill Schneider (mileage: road inspection, meetings)     $      148.04

Myron Pauly (stamps, ani-virus software)                    $        64.94

Payroll                                                                         $      825.00

Payroll                                                                         $      675.00

Payroll                                                                         $      475.00

Payroll                                                                         $      475.00

Payroll                                                                         $      975.00

Payroll                                                                         $      510.00

 

 

                                                            Total                                         $ 28,201.54

 

Motion by Bruce to accept the monthly charges as read with note that Chad’s and Bruce’s checks are for two months, second by Bill, Unanimous at 7:17pm.

 

 

BUSINESS/DISCUSSION:

 

Sheriff’s Department:  Not present

 

Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District:  Curt Hennes handed out an article on Nitrates. Carp seining will be done on Spring Lake near the greenhouse on Saturday, February 8th in the morning to early afternoon. There will be a seminar on Growing Healthy Soils Event March 19th from 8am to 2:30pm at the Ridges at Sand Creek. Fred Corrigan is moving out of the district and Water District will need to find his replacement. Lake Friendly Farmer Led Council Banquet was January 29th. They handed out 4 awards to local farmers who incorporate good farming practices which protect our lakes.

 

Stantec: Matt Stordahl provided a feasibility estimate based on property owners and by parcels for the Pueblo Blvd/ Xanadu Ave/168th Street W potential paving project. The Township will need to get an estimate of the property value increase based on a few of the lots. Matt to check on Xeon and South Sutton project cost as they may be similar to the work needed on Pueblo Blvd/Xanadu Ave/168th Street W. Matt and Bruce discussed the Pavement Management and PASER Ratings, number of residents per road, etc. Scott County may have traffic volume on GIS Mapping.

 

MN Deer Hunter Association Permit: Anita Stevens handed in the gambling permit for Chad to sign for their March 28th Banquet at the Ridges at Sand Creek. Motion by Chad to approve permit for the event, second by Bill, Unanimous at 7:59pm.

 

Replacing street sign on Sawmill Ln and Sawmill Ave: Bill said to add it to the Task List.

 

Solar Garden Scholarships: Bruce commented that Maggie sent out invoices have been sent out. $3000 goes to Jordan Dollars for Scholars and $1000 to Shakopee Dollars for Scholars. Check with Joe at NextEra to see if they can give us an Accounts Payable address or department. Scholarships are awarded in May and would like someone to represent the Township. Maggie to keep on the Agenda for the next several months.

 

Town Law Review: The Spring date is April 16th 8:30am to 4pm in Burnsville. Maggie to add to upcoming meetings for next month’s meeting.

 

CIP Update and Priorities: Bruce added more columns for defining roads. JPA will be sent the roads needed for crack filling. Sent seal coating and striping to Scott County. Diane Langenbach emailed about Berkshire funding opportunities from MNDOT for $950,000 for 2022 HSIP. Township can participate on the design but not lead the project. Still need a meeting with Stantec and Scott County to discuss TH169 Study.

 

Website Update and Task List: Emily added Re-organization Meeting and the 2020 CIP spreadsheet and Agenda to the website. She downloaded the Census 2020 information but has not posted it yet. Maggie requested to add the Annual Meeting at the Fire Hall to the calendar and the News section. Task List: The Task List was re-organized into an Excel spreadsheet. Maggie suggested adding an Owner column. Emily to meet with Bruce to discuss ownership of Tasks and to review Roads and Maintenance document. Chad thought that completion dates can stay for a year, then move to an archive tab. Completions: Board of Audit Meeting will be held at Jordan City Council Chambers on February 26th and Board of Appeals and Equalization Meeting on April 22nd at 6pm.

 

REPORTS/DISCUSSIONS: 

        

Bruce Hunstad:  Bruce attended the 169 Corridor Coalition Executive Board meeting, a Stantec meeting with Matt to discuss road analysis of Pueblo Blvd/Xanadu Ave/168th Street W and prep for Annual Road Inspection. TH169 Corridor Coalition meeting for Legislative Event on February 13th. He also attended the Rural Fire District meeting at Jordan Fire Hall, the Scott County 2040 Comp Plan Ordinance meeting, and JPA meeting.

 

Bill Schneider:  Bill attended SCALE Unified Transit Management Plan meeting where they are working on getting transportation to different areas within the County. A resident can call one phone number for services. JPA pricing is not changing for 2020. He has learned which are the best materials and to ensure that there is double fill on crack fills.  Scott County is checking for prices pavement marking. It takes more of a different oil on new pavement, and sweep/vacuum loose chips to store at the County to re-use later.

 

Road Report:  Bill commented that the roads are in pretty good shape but can be rough. Motion to accept the Road Report by Chad, second by Bruce, Unanimous at 9:07pm.

 

Chad Sandey:  Chad attended the Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District Lake-Friendly Farmer-Led Council Banquet and won the ownership award. He attended the Scott County Comp Plan Ordinance meeting where he learned about some of the other township’s views on the 2040 Comp Plan. He also attended the Rural Fire District meeting. We can get a tour of the new fire truck at our Annual Meeting at the Fire Hall.

                                                                                   

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:16pm by Bruce, second by Bill, Unanimous.

 

Submitted By: _____________________________________________________

Emily Nordick, Deputy Clerk

 

 Approved by ______________________________________________________

Chairman, Chad Sandey