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Home My WebLink AboutTP July 23, 1974 "' f3ruw Tuwnship Minutes of a TOWNSHIP PRIORITIES MEETING called to order at 10:45 p.m., at the Grow Community Center, Tuesday, July 23, 1974. Present were Chairman Richard Schneider, Supervisors Ho1asek, Christenson, Building Inspector and Road Overseer Wally Arntzen. Regarding: $500 withheld on road projects 173rd, 159th and 175th. Chairman Schneider noted that the three (3) sections of road that were blacktopped in 1973, 173rd, 159th and 175th to permanently repair drainage problems were brought up to grade by Hu1egaard Excavating. Chairman Schneider noted he has checked with the Engineer on the project, Orrin Fricke of Consulting Engineers Diversified who noted these roads are in good shape and have not broken down, therefore, Hulegaard is due the $500. Supervisor Ho1asek moves to payout the $500 to Hu1egaard; second by Supervisor Christenson; carried unanimously. Next item was the check withheld from Hulegaard at the last Regular Town Board meeting for $3,285.50. Chairman Schneider had Treasurer Janett Eveland research this bill. The Board had agreed in December, 1973 to pay Hu1egaard $434.50 for the work done in Dean's Addition noting the Engineer estimate was $200, the extra $234.50 was apparently for material. Mr. Hulegaard has not been paid as of yet. The Board would like a copy of the December 17, 1973 minutes along with a note explaining the amount paid $434.50. The check for $3285.50 should be destroyed. No motion needed, this motion made in December, 1973. Road Overseer Arntzen had the floor next on road matters, noting first of that Meadowood was short on Class #5 and Engineer Kasma was drafting a letter to halt blacktopping until this was rectified. Arntzen explained that TKDA will send an ins pee tor, if requested to test blacktop. Approximately eight (8) hours time involved at $12.50 per hour, which is billable to the developer. Supervisor Christenson moves to have the blacktop evaluated by Toltz, King, Duvall and Anderson inspector; carried unanimously. Building Inspector Arntzen brought up the subject of the National Conference for Building Officials being held October 6, 1974 at Dallas. Arntzen noted reservations should be made now, in order to be close to Convention center. Arntzen noted the following costs: Registration - $80.00 Air Fare - 155.00 - RouI1<): Trip Hotel - 141.00 Supervisor Holasek moved to send Wally Arntzen to the National Building Officials Convention, noting it is important to keep up on the latest trend, etc. A minor discussion on meeting charges, by members of the Building Committee was started by Chairman Schneider. Chairman Schneider questioned Building Inspector Arntzen on this. Mr. Arntzen noted that other members had charged, noted also that those meetings and many others he attends are not in his contract. Clerk Jaworski also a member of the Building Co~~ittee noted that he has charged for those meetings, noting he was asked to serve. Jaworski also noted he does not charge for anything he volunteers for such as, the Crime Prevention Committee. Chairman Schneider noted that this should have been laid down at the inception of the Building Committee. Supervisor Ho1asek noted as Chairman of the Building Committee he has not charged. All agreed, fee or no fee shall be set down when new Committees are formed. No motion. Minutes - July 23, 1974 Page 2 Building Inspector Arntzen asked if the Board would pay his wife's fare to the National Building Officials Convention. Supervisor Christenson said yes; Chairman Schneider no; Supervisor Holasek would like to think about it and talk to Attorney Hawkins. Decision will be made Thursday. Road Overseer Arntzen took Engineer Kasma of TKDA out to Cedar Crest Estates Fourth Addition to inspect roughed in roads. He noted they may go for a final plat on this. Arntzen also notes the previous work done has deteriorated. Engineer Kasma will have written comments shortly. Robert Rither in attendance at this meeting noted dealings between Engineers and developers must pass through Township Officials or the Township gets into a situation that cannot be rectified. Minor discussion on the abundance of lots available in the Township. Five minutes. Building Inspector Arntzen noted the Shepphard Blacktopping license will be issued with Shepphard moving his equipment from his residential lot and renting storage space from Wally Hughs at the Industrial Park. Discussion insued on the University Extension ditch problem. The Supervisors felt $3,000 was too much to spend. The Board would like Road Overseer to organize a meeting between our Engineer Kasma and Ham Lakes Engineers, Comstock and Davis, to see if SOme compromise repairs can be worked out. Arntzen will expedite. Building Inspector Arntzen asks the Board for information on the Bridge on Prairie Road if it is a County or Township? No one was sure. Arntzen will contact Ed Fields for an answer. Chairman Schneider asked Supervisor Christenson for some specifics on the correspondence he sent concerning the approval to pay bills without knowing for sure if there is money available in the specified accounts. Supervisor Christenson noted that with the present bookkeeping system it is impossible to tell at a glance and requires research by the Treasurer Mrs. Eveland. Supervisor Holasek pointed out that a double entry system is the system needed. Supervisor Christenson concurred. Chairman Schneider said he would ask former Town Boa~",c~~rman Lary Carlson if he would consider doing this. Supervisor Christenson stated .11 tyly that he was against this, because Mr. Carlson had one (1) year on the Town Board and the least he could have done, being an accountant was institute a move to have an up to date set of books. Chairman Schneider asked Supervisor Christenson, why with two and one half (2 1/2) years on the Board he has not done anything about the books. ( a copy of Supervisor Christenson's letter will be attached to these minutes.) Decision; Chairman Schneider will ask Lary Carlson; Supervisor Marvin Christenson will do it for $1,000; Clerk Jaworski will get one price, if possible. Discussion insued on Engineers Contract. All fo~with Chairman Schneider asking about "computer time". Supervisor Christenson noted that in projects like sewer, etc., the "computer time I, will be needed and will save many times what it costs. Minutes - July 23, 1974 Page 3 Minor discussion on Stenquist's grading. No culverts have been used or no class #5 at this time, as specified by Engineer Kasma. Chairman Schneider would like to see minutes on the VanderLaan Public Hearing. They are not done as of yet, if done in seven (7) days as requested þy Supervisors, this would have been done on the twentieth (20~h), allowing two weekend days. Clerk Jaworski will expedite. Marilyn Kappelhoff clerked this meeting. Chairman Schneider feels there are some words here that apply to Stenquist's Addition as well. Arntzen noted the class #5 is in place at Red Oaks. Discussion was started by Supervisor Holasek on an underground sprinkler system for the Community Center, noting in five (5) years it would pay for itself. Supervisor Christenson noted that a sprinkler system was a good idea, but could look like an extravagance to citizens and with the stripped down Township trùck,we have advertised for, we are not being consistent. Building Inspector Arntzen noted he has one price on a sprinkling system, with another coming shortly. Minor discussion on Township truck with Building Inspector Arntzen who will use truck going on record for air conditioning. H & S Asphalt will be at the Township Center to re-do some blacktop work noted Arntzen. Supervisor Holasek asked Building Inspector Arntzen to get bids on seeding and sodding the Township site, laying down the following criteria: d~ ~ be a blend of Bluegrass, ~s: 33% Newport; 33% MeriaR; 33% B.n~~ m~ Seed would be distributed at four (4) pounds per 1,000 square feet. Also a press type ~ must be used. The Board agreed this should be done on sealed bids and the sod be sampled and sent to the University of Minnesota Agriculture Extension Division for analysis. Supervisor Holasek moved to adjourn; second by Supervisor Christenson; unanimous at 12:10 a.m. -..J ,. .....1 y , w. '¡385 C;:';O;:;S-;O\,V.\ o:.......\/D. ;':..~:~i. ANOKA, N¡;Ni\'::SO-r,.\ 5S::"':';:; (612/ 755-3·.~J ,~.'Ljy ... (,1 :974 ,-', ,i. SChi:èidcl' , Chair:..na...-... TOVn.\;Sì"i:IP DOA:i{.:;) OF S::;:"-<L::::':\.V~SOI~S ..'~~J.(:ov\;;r .ßoulcva:rcl N. W. ·_(lv.,-,_, , ]VÜnnesota 55303 ~-' (.-:- ~~ick: . .:..{' :~-; i.b a definite concern on Ú1.y part áS to 'che nc:ccssity o.r ._l~';"HJ..-~d, several vouchers dlis past weclç, due to ';;;l1e Shol·té:J..ge v'- "'~'iYN:c...ship Funds. I find it véry diificuL: a:'::G ur...realistic to ~,.j>~·'yve expenditures without knowing the cor-...G.ition of all .h.., ,~;),-_~-~-cs. T thCl"efore, request; that Yo'C. advise me as soon ~, ¿..<.s .!:':-;¿sible, the Revenue and Expenditures, showing Balance ':::'orVi,Tá:rded - March 1, 1974 and En¿ing Balance - July 15, 1974, ù¡ the following budgeted accounts: , l. Building Department ,v,'"'r..·--t;-:;:'¿ 2. I Parks and Playgrounds 3. Police 4. Roads i 5. Building -1.~ 6. Adrninistration S40'~ld you have any questions.. please call me. Very "",uly yours, ) \.-" , . '," .<...... ~ j----', ,. -:'"' ( " /('---.. .,~ ¿ -, .... . ).r¡â.l·V~l1 R. Christenson .:;t¡:;?..:;rvisor - Grow Township ~V..Ii..C :pkl c..::: Winslow Holasek