Sand Creek Township

Monthly Meeting Minutes

February 4th, 2021

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

Matt Stordahl – Stantec, Curt Hennes – PLSLWD, Tom Wolf – Scott County Commissioner, Travis Cherro, Peggy Jo Dunnette

 

Called to Order

The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 7:04pm by Chairman Chad Sandey. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

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

 

Minutes

Minutes for the January meeting were presented to the Board. Motion to accept the January Meeting Minutes by Bruce, second by Bill, Unanimous at 7:06pm. Motion to erase the January recording of minutes by Bill, second by Bruce, Unanimous at 7:06pm.

 

Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer’s Report for February was submitted by Myron.  Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report by Chad, second by Bruce, Unanimous at 7:09pm.

 

Monthly Claims

 

                        Dvorak Excavating                                                       $ 15,277.00

Stantec (Engineering Services)                                     $   8,066.50

                        New Prague Mini Storage                                            $      111.00

                        Dem-Con (waste disposal - furniture)                          $        25.74

                        US HWY 169 Corridor Coalition (dues)                         $      125.00

                        SW News Media (legal notice)                                     $        88.49

                        Maggie Gallentine (cell phone)                                    $        57.51

                        Bill Schneider (mileage: road inspection)                     $      122.48

Payroll                                                                         $      825.00

Payroll                                                                         $      450.00

Payroll                                                                         $      475.00

Payroll                                                                         $      475.00

Payroll                                                                         $      750.00

Payroll                                                                         $      680.00

 

 

                                                            Total                                         $ 27,528.72

 

Motion by Bruce to accept the monthly charges as read, second by Bill, Unanimous at 7:09pm.

 

 

Public Comment:  Tom Wolf brought updates from the County: Credit River is voting to become a city, road projects – 282 & I35W, broadband micro-poppers (45-foot towers) are providing much needed service to our county.

 

 

BUSINESS/DISCUSSION:

 

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

 

Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District:  Curt Hennes shared the Watershed District interviewed candidates for the Administrator position previously held by Diane Lynch. An offer will be made next week (Monday, February 8th).  Carp seining was attempted at the marina but they bolted before the nets could close and only caught about 2,000 pounds. The carp may be found near Sailer’s Greenhouse in a few weeks and may try seining again. A new position will be opening up for a clerical/technical support. Officers were re-elected for the same positions. Sutton Lake Stormwater Storage Project is starting with Veit as the contractor.

 

Stantec: Matt Stordahl provided status for the following Projects. Berkshire Ave. Project/TH 169 Corridor Project: The Open House on January 12th was well attended. The slides from the Open House were added to the News section on the website. The overpass will affect the 2024 Paving Project. The holding pond design doesn’t look like it needs expanding. Stantec is working on plans for the project but no surveying has taken place yet. Matt handed out the proposal to the Supervisors. Chad noted that we need better project labeling on billing from Stantec so we can apply them to our appropriate accounts.  Matt will get a Project number assigned for Berkshire. Another number will be needed for the Overpass. Motion by Bruce, to sign the Master Service Agreement from Stantec and the Township (for the design costs of the extension of Berkshire Ave. to Bluff Drive), second by Bill, Unanimous at 7:30pm. Wes Herman discussed with Chad about the angle of the overpass and the timing of the closures at 166th Street and TH 169 as there are seasonal surges in cross traffic which may not have been captured during the study. Hwy 282 Project: No status change. Pueblo Project: No status change.

 

Scott County Comp Plan Amendment – JMH Property: Chad explained that JMH has withdrawn their application to amend the Comp Plan. They may be waiting on TH 169 access changes and improvements to play out before they re-submit the application. They have a 24-month window from the date of withdrawal.

 

Shakopee Sands (Covia): Chad and Bruce discussed with Matt about the reclamation plan of connecting Jordan Ave. to County Road 14 when Covia is done with the site. Covia has filed bankruptcy and we may be able to push timing changes in reclamation. Bruce commented on how it would work better if we could move the road connection plan ahead vs temporary reclamation. Chad will talk to Marty at Scott County.

 

Street Impact Fee Resolution: Chad explained how cities used Impact Fees to charge developers but it had gotten out of hand in the past and is no longer allowed. Fees seem more conducive to counties and cities – not townships. SCALE is discussing adding infrastructure Impact Fees to the legislative agenda in an effort to get the Fees to be more regulated (stable). Motion by Bill supporting Resolution Supporting Legislation Authorizing Infrastructure Development Fees, second by Chad, Bill – Aye, Bruce – Nay, Chad – Nay. Motion declined at 8:26pm.

 

JPA Chip Seal 2021: A letter from Joe Wiita (Scott County) was received about crack sealing and seal coating. Matt will be calling Joe to check on pricing.

 

Annual Bridge Inspection Results: Bridge on 173rd Street W. needs repairs but may be delayed due to future plans. Supervisors will review each site during the Spring Road Inspection.

 

Cloud Storage: Discussed how Township computers are backed up and the costs associated with having a local business manage them instead. More information is needed before making a decision.

 

Website Update and Task List: Emily added the TH 169 Corridor Open House slides to the News section of the website. Task List: The first two items for TH 169 Corridor Projects have been completed (Send Agenda for Open House and Open House). A note of “Need design before acquisition” is added to the Right-of -Way access for overpass.

 

REPORTS/DISCUSSIONS:   

 

Bruce Hunstad: Bruce attended the Open House for TH 169 Corridor and TH 169 Corridor Coalition where projects were pitched and prioritized to Senators (online).

 

Bill Schneider:  Bill attended the JPA meeting, SCALE Mass Transit meeting, and Service Delivery meeting.

 

Road Report:  Bill commented that roads are in pretty good shape but hills needed chips because of the ice. Motion by Bruce to approve the Road Report, second Chad, Unanimous at 9:14pm.

 

Chad Sandey:  Chad attended the SCALE meeting and has been involved with the Sutton Lake Project on his property.

 

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:15pm by Bruce, second by Bill, Unanimous.

 

Submitted By: _____________________________________________________

Emily Nordick, Deputy Clerk

 

 Approved by ______________________________________________________

Chairman, Chad Sandey