Sand Creek Township

Monthly Meeting Minutes

September 3rd, 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

Matt Stordahl – Stantec, Curt Hennes – PLSLWD, Jennifer Jensen, Travis Cherro, Nick Bonow – Carlson McCain, Mark Sonstegard – JMH Land Development

 

Called to Order

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

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

 

Minutes

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

 

Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer’s Report for August was submitted by Myron. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report by Bruce, second by Bill, Unanimous at 7:10pm.

 

Monthly Claims

 

                        Couri & Ruppe (legal fees)                                           $      472.50

                        Stantec (general engineering)                                      $        50.00

                        Access Networks (broadband)                                      $   2,500.00

                        SW News Media                                                           $      101.02

                        New Prague Mini Storage                                            $      111.00

                        Tanya M. Lusic (driveway escrow)                                $   1,000.00

                        Phil & Renee Geis (driveway escrow)                           $   1,000.00

                        Maggie Gallentine (cell phone)                                    $        41.69

                        Bill Schneider (mileage: road inspection)                     $        48.30

Mary Pauly (Election Judge duties, training)                $      402.48

Martha Reger (Election Judge duties, training)            $      351.50

Maggie Gallentine (Election Judge duties, training)     $      499.15

Emily Nordick (Election Judge duties, training)           $      363.12

Teena Medick (Election Judge duties, training)            $      284.38

Deb Pauly (Election Judge duties, training)                  $      183.75

Myron Pauly (Election Judge duties, training)             $      104.50

Alana Faulds (Election Judge duties, training)              $      227.50

Houston Niesche (Election Judge duties, training)       $      255.35

Kristy Johnson (Election Judge duties, training)          $      172.92

Janice Lennox (Election Judge duties, training)           $      175.00

Emily Nordick (Acrylic Sneeze Barriers, Ballot Covers) $      522.20

Maggie Gallentine (Face Masks, Stanchions, Pens)      $      599.78

Steve Gallentine (Catering, Setup Chambers, etc.)       $      210.00

Maggie Faulds (Catering, Setup Chambers, etc.)          $      210.00

Maggie Gallentine (Food for Election Day)                  $      201.10

Payroll                                                                         $      825.00

Payroll                                                                         $      300.00

Payroll                                                                         $      475.00

Payroll                                                                         $      475.00

Payroll                                                                         $      600.00

Payroll                                                                         $      290.00

 

 

                                                            Total                                         $ 13,052.24

 

Motion by Bruce to accept the monthly charges as read, second by Bill, Unanimous at 7:15pm.

 

 

Public Comment:  Jennifer Jensen is planning an event - Military Appreciation Day for Veterans and their families at Sutton Ridge Farm on Saturday, September 26th.

 

 

BUSINESS/DISCUSSION:

 

Sheriff’s Department: No Deputy present. There were 62 total calls, with Assists and Suspicious calls topping the list.

 

Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District:  Curt Hennes shared that Wenck Engineering will be providing a report on re-creating wetlands, water storage, etc. at the next Watershed District meeting September 9th. Prior Lake Spring Lake Association donated money for stocking Walleye and Bluegills to curb Carp production. The Sutton Lake Project is waiting to speak with multiple owners of a property for easement access.

 

JMH Land Development: Nick Bonow from Carlson McCain discussed the activities from the recent DRT Meeting with Scott County. They are looking at developing 5 lots for commercial use ranging from 10 to 11.62 acres on the Jordan Gravel LLC property along Valley View Rd. There will be grading to create 5.91 + acres of buildable area per lot above the flood plain. Excavating will be done to create more flood storage. Zoning would need to change from Urban Business Reserve to Rural Business Reserve and would affect Scott County’s Comprehensive Plan.

 

Stantec: Matt Stordahl confirmed the TH 169 Open House is December 2nd at By The Yard and is for updating local businesses on the progress being made on the project. Berkshire Ave. Project: Need to file Right-of Way with the County. Filing document needs to be prepared. Hwy 282 Project: The access agreement is still under consideration with MNDOT. Discussion about Sand Creek Township proposed overpass and City of Jordan overpass with 169 Corridor Coalition Board, Angie Craig, and Deb Anderson (By The Yard) at SCALE. Angie Craig is on board to support the project. We still need to work out design details on the 2024 Paving Project with MNDOT and continue to push needing an overpass. Pueblo Project: We posted the updated FAQ on the website. J-Braking Noise Study: City or County pays for the study or we can implement an ordinance and get signage for posting on Hwy with approval from MNDOT and ask Sheriff or State Troopers to enforce the ordinance. We can look at putting together a letter to update the business owners about potential process.

 

Township Attorney Fees: Costs are going up to $220 per hour in 2021 for all general legal work and $240 per hour for all development work.

 

Utilities on Bluff Drive: Work is needed in gully on north side of the road. Further discussion will be done at the Workshop meeting scheduled for Thursday, September, 17th.

 

169 Overpass Resolution: This Resolution allows Scott County to submit a Grant on behalf of our Township. Motion by Bruce to allow Chad and Maggie to sign the Resolution (when the document is ready from the County), second by Bill, Unanimous at 8:43pm.

 

CARES Broadband Initiative: We are waiting to find out how much money is left to send back to Scott County (up to $35,000.00).

 

Election: Maggie provided a spreadsheet with elections costs so far. We will not need to buy any more supplies, as the remaining costs are for judges and catering.

 

Website Update and Task List: Emily added the updated FAQ for the Pueblo Project.

 

REPORTS/DISCUSSIONS:   

 

Bruce Hunstad: Bruce attended the DRT Meeting (Jensen’s), and MNDOT/ Scott County / Angie Craig meeting at SCALE. He also attended the Freight Application / Resolution meeting.

 

Bill Schneider:  Bill attended the MAT Conference (online).

 

Road Report:  Bill commented that the roads were recently graded after the rain we had last week. He has been finding refrigerators in the ditch. Motion by Chad to approve the Road Report, second by Bruce, Unanimous at 8:58pm.

 

Chad Sandey:  Chad had a discussion with a resident regarding the Pueblo Project. He attended the SCALE meeting and the DRT Meeting (Jensen’s). He noted the upcoming meetings.

 

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:01pm by Bruce, second by Bill, Unanimous.

 

Submitted By: _____________________________________________________

Emily Nordick, Deputy Clerk

 

 Approved by ______________________________________________________

Chairman, Chad Sandey