Sand Creek Township

Monthly Meeting at MVEC

February 1, 2018        

 

Officers Present

Chairman Chad Sandey, Supervisor Bill Schneider, Bruce Hunstad, Treasurer Michelle Rutoski, and Clerk Shelley Pauly. 

 

Others Present

Bob and Renee Wagner, Deputy Sheriff Phil Nawrocki, Curt Hennes, SLPL Watershed District, Emily Nordick, Herb Baldwin, Travis Cherro, Bill Scott, Barb Weckman Brekke, and Kyle Renneke – Stantec Engineering

 

Called to Order

The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm by Chairman Chad Sandey. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

Minutes

Minutes for the January’s meeting were presented to the Board. Motion to approve the minutes by Bruce, second by Bill. Unanimous.  Motion to erase the January recording of minutes by Bruce, second by Bill. Unanimous.

 

Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer’s Report was submitted by Michelle.  Motion to accept the report by Bill, second by Bruce. Unanimous. 

 

Monthly Claims

                            

                             Noble Properties of Owatonna                                                 $  1,000.00

                             Stantec Engineering                                                                   $     137.75

                             US Hwy 169 Corridor Coalition                                                 $     250.00

                             Couri & Ruppe                                                                            $     190.00

                             Dvorak Excavating, Inc                                                              $22,131.00

                             Payroll                                                                                         $      207.79

                             Payroll                                                                                         $      738.80

                             Payroll                                                                                         $   1,062.02

                             Shelley Pauly Reimbursement       Ink/Cell Phone                 $      186.88

                             Payroll                                                                                         $      507.92

                             Payroll                                                                                         $      698.98

                             Bill Schneider – Mileage Reimbursement                                 $      135.98

 

                Motion by Bill to accept the monthly charges as read, second by Bruce. Unanimous.

                             Additional claim

                             Herb Baldwin – LRP Committee                                                $         29.98

 

                                                                                      Total                                  $ 27,277.02

 

Motion to add the LRP Expenses to the charges by Bruce, second by Bill, Unanimous 

 

Public Comment – Herb expressed concern regarding the drainage issue at the intersection of Naylor and West 185th to alert Bill and the board to pay attention to the draining issue.  Board will keep an eye on it.

 

Barb Weckman Brekke – Barb stopped by the meeting to see if there were any concerns of the board and to let them know that Valleyview Drive dust coating will be provided by the County this year.  The board was pleased to hear the news.  Asked if there was anything else that needed her attention right now. Chad said he felt that everything was going well. Bill mentioned the proposal for the 2040 comp plan that was being put together by the board and the LRP Committee.  Barb requested a copy of the plan so that she can be an advocate for the township and if the township would like to meet with her to discuss the plan in detail she was open to setting up a meeting.

 

 

BUSINESS/DISCUSSION:

 

Sheriff’s Department –  Deputy Phil Nawrocki said there were 60 calls for the month of January - some of them included 13 accidents, 5 weather related issues, 8 traffic citations and 2 DWI’s -  others were minor calls.   2 new deputies were hired – 3 more additional positions within the office will be opening up in the near future. 

 

Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District –   Curt Hennes informed the board that 17,000 ton of carp were captured in the last carp seining on Prior Lake.  Although this was a great catch, it is probably only about 25% of the carp in Prior Lake. They are watching the area again and hope to do another catch before the ice is too thin to do it safely. There is an opening on the PLSLWD board effective March 1st and the interviews are done and the process is in the works to appoint a member.   Chad was able to be a part of the interview process.  In the spring, there will be an Alm treatment done to improve the water quality in Spring Lake.

 

Long Range Planning Committee – Bruce informed the board the information has been put together and has been forwarded to Brad Davis at the County and Bruce will also send a copy to Barb Weckman Brekke.  Herb handed out the last iteration of the plan after meeting with Brad Davis.  Herb requested a deadline be set for the last of the information to be submitted and put in the proposal. Otherwise, it could go on forever.  Herb also said he would like to incorporate any information from Kyle as this is a cooperative effort from the residents and the board of Sand Creek Township.  Herb requested the board to contact him or Emily with any further information the board would like to see added.  Bruce would like to see any photos or drawings that are available attached to this proposal. Chad thanked everyone for the last year’s work on this proposal.

 

Gary/Ed Will – Re: Accessory dwelling on the farm.   All applications were completed and signed off by the county, they were going to put up a stick frame on slab on grade.  After collecting information and costs they have changed the design to have a Morton building put up to reduce costs.   The building would be steel siding with stick frame on the inside.  Chad read the recommendation that the township sent to the county the first time and now that they have modified the plans the township needs to send an additional recommendation to these plans. Chad received the information from Greg Wagner at Scott County that the Will application was sent in and approved by Building Department at Scott County.  Bruce made a motion to approve the updated plans as presented by Gary and Ed Will, provided it follows the ordinance requirements for an additional agricultural dwelling from the county, second by Bill, Unanimous.  Recommendation form will be sent to the county.   

 

Stantec – Kyle said the authorized contract for the Hwy 169 Corridor Survey from the township has been forwarded to the county for their signature.  It is in the hands of the County’s attorneys and waiting for their approval. Kyle said the next task would be to identify the property owners and business owners that should be surveyed.  Chad spoke that our attorneys have read over the agreement and have approved it, with minor changes and is now in the hands of the county to finish.  Township attorneys have given Chad the authority to sign it when it is ready.

 

Solar Garden Scholarships:   Bruce put together all the information regarding the Scholarships that he, Bob Wolf, and Al Menke came up with to finalize the scholarship applications –this information was sent to Gene Hauer and Joe Hamel at Next Era.   Thanks to Bob Wolf for his assistance in this entire process. See attached information.  Motion by Chad to transfer the information regarding the Scholarships that Bruce, Bob and Al put together onto Sand Creek Township letterhead and forward the information to Joe Hamel at Next Era, second by Bill, Unanimous.  The plan is that this scholarship will be available yet in 2018 with payout to the winners in January of 2019. 

 

PLSLWD – Chad participated in the interview process for a board member for the PLSLWD that will be open for the next term.  The district is made up of 5 board members on a rotating term. There were 4 interviewees, including the incumbent Mary Ann Brightbach.  After completing all the interviews, Mike Myser – former Prior Lake Mayor, interviewed very strongly with all the interviewers.  Chad’s recommendation is that Sand Creek Township recommend Mike Myser to the county as a new board member for the Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District.  Bill and Bruce agreed with Chad’s pick.  Chad made a motion to recommend Mike Myser for the open position as a board member for the PLSLWD position for 2018, second by Bruce, Unanimous.                                                 

 

 

SMSC – Organic Recycle Facility - SMSC purchased the Jesse Coghill property about 3 years ago.  Last week Chad was informed by Al Freidges that the 1st SMSC Recycling Facility has reached full capacity and SMSC is in the beginning process of setting up a similar facility on this property.  Chad met with Al Friedges, John Weckman, and Cindy Nash and Al went through the introduction of what the Facility will do and acknowledged the problems they went through with the other facility and now believe that they have perfected the processes to eliminate the smell and have had no complaints for a couple of years since the process has been changed.  They have already contacted Scott County regarding the application and have contacted Bolt and Menk as their engineering company.  Cindy Nash informed Al Freidges the current zoning of the area does not allow an organic recycling use in that particular area so they would have to go through a rezoning application.  At this time, Chad just wanted to make the residents aware of what was going on and this will be monitored and will be addressed as needed.

 

2030 Comp Plan Amendment – Amendment letter from the City of Shakopee.  See attached.   Letter was read by Chad – this has no impact on our township. The township needs to respond to this letter.   Motion by Bruce, second by Bill to check the box on the form that states the amendment will not impact our township, Unanimous.

 

Reports and Discussions:

 

Bruce Hunstad:  Main activity during the month was writing up and confirming all information for the Solar Garden Scholarship Program. 

 

Bill Schneider:  SCALE and JFD meeting – Bill said they discussed the truck that they are going to be purchasing this year.  Bill said they have a good schedule set up for replacing the vehicles of the department. 

        

Road Report:  Roads are in pretty good shape.  Bill is probably going to be sending Todd out to treat the area’s that are in need of it before the snow comes this next weekend.  The township may be seeing an increase of items dumped on the road due to the increase in fees being charged by the county.

 

Motion by Bruce, second Chad to approve the road report from Bill.  Unanimous        

         

Chad Sandey:  Chad attended the workshop for the mining amendment changes.  Our request was to prohibit mining in a floodway.  There was much discussion regarding it between the two parties.  They proposed an agreement that would further strengthen the mining ordinance of prohibiting it in areas and is being sent to the attorneys and Chad believes this is a good step towards prohibiting the mining in a floodway.

  

Received a notice from Scott County on turn lane projects on County Road 8.  The county will be putting in turn lanes at the intersections of County Road 8 and Camber, Xanadu, Baseline, 89, and Zeon beginning in the Spring of 2018 and the construction will be in the summer of 2019.

 

Chad also attended the JFD Meeting and fire calls in the township were 37 in 2016 and 34 in 2017. 

 

Chad reminded the board to advise Shelley of any meetings 5 days in advance that will be attended by two or more of the supervisors so she can get it posted.

 

 

Motion to adjourn meeting at 8:55 pm by Bruce, second by Bill. Unanimous.        

 

 

Submitted By: _____________________________________________________

Shelley Pauly, Clerk

 

 

 Approved by ______________________________________________________

Chairman, Chad Sandey