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April 16, 2007 Regular Monthly Meeting
Regular Monthly Meeting
Town of Apple River
April 16, 2007-
7:30PM
Members: Chairman: Dan Carlson, Supervisors: Dave Waterman & Ansel
Johnson
Treasurer: Linda Peterson, Clerk: Ken Sample
Meeting Called to order at 8:00PM
Clerk verified all oaths of Office received. Verification of public
notice.
Minutes for March meeting were approved 3-0.
Clerk Report:
1. Polk County Zoning Ordinance Revisions and scheduled meeting
presented.
2. Hand out on Appliance, Scrap, Metal for clean ups presented
Motion made and approved 3-0 to accept clerk report.
Treasurer Report: Presented overview of expense, revenue and cash on
hand an provided handouts of same. Motion made and approved 3-0 to
accept treasurer report.
Motion made and approved 3-0 to pay vouchers as presented.
Public Comment:
Carol Osterloh requested copy of Sub-division checklist. Referred to
New Business.
Rick Scoglio commented that south and most northern lights on Cty Rd.
D are out.
Road Committee: Discussion on road review and resulting crack seal
recommendations were provided. Estimated current year costs are 5 to
6 thousand dollars and it is recommended that the town allocate
approximately 10 thousand per year to prevent damage. Need to provide
notice on anticipated expenditure noted. Discussion on road sign
project being 1/3 complete and no further funds allocated puts project
on hold. Road trip review scheduled for 4-21. Next road committee
meeting scheduled for April 25th at 7:00PM.
Chief Jamie Berry provided input on Fire Dept and 1st responder
calls. Four calls involved grass fire and vehicle accidents. Issued
2 burning permits. 1st Responders had 3 medical calls. Chief thanked
Sheriff Tim Moore for donating mobile radio to fire department.
Town Planning Commission acknowledged that planning grant was
approved for the county and classes should start soon. Next meeting
April 23rd, Monday, 7:00PM with agenda of Element two-Housing Element
Goals and Objectives; Dead-end road issues;
How to publicize survey results; Property Clean-up.
New Business: Carol Osterloh was given copy of sub-division ordinance
and directed to appear before planning commission on 4-23-07 and bring
back to board at next meeting.
Board of review date set for May 16th with Open Book from 4-6 PM and
Review from 6-8 PM.
Comment was made on need for an additional planning committee member
and it was determined that Dan Carlson would be board representative.
Dan Carlson is also Fire Dept representative.
Ansel Johnson will be board representative for the White Ash
Protection and Rehabilitation Lake District and the Road Committee.
Old Business:
1. 2010 Census- Discussion on options and methods presented to board.
Ansel Johnson will review process with Eugene Carlson to get input on
methods and bring information back to the board. Put on May agenda
under old business.
2. Parcel Platting- Motion was made and approved 3-0 to release first
payment of $5100 be paid to Polk County.
Supervisor Reports: Dan Carlson introduced questions and comments on
appliance clean up week-ends and interest in hosting one. Will put on
May agenda for follow up.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:00PM.