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October 9, 2006 Regular Monthly Meeting
Minutes for 10-09-2006
Meeting
Town of Apple
River
Members: Chairman: Dan Carlson, Supervisors: Dave Waterman & Ken
Chapdelaine
Treasurer: Linda Peterson, Clerk: Ken Sample
Part 1: Budget work session called to order at 7:00PM. The board
adopted the following schedule for approving budget and levy.
• October 23, 2006- 8:00PM Board endorses proposed budget and levy.
• November 13, 2006- 7:00PM Public Hearing on Budget
7:30PM Town Meeting to
Approve Levy
8:00PM Regular Board
Meeting
The following summary budgets were
developed:
1. General Government $44,875
2. Public Safety
$51,200
3. Health & Human $2,400
4. Public Safety CD $10,000
5. Public Works $193,392
Total Expenses $301,867
2007 Projected Revenue:
Transportation-$93,582
Levy- $184,785
Misc.-
$6500
State Shared $17,000
Total Revenue- $301,867
Budget work session was adjourned at 7:55PM
Part 2: Regular board meeting called to order at 8:00PM . Roll
called indicated all members present, verification of public notice
held, minutes of Sept. 11 approved as amended.
Clerk Report:
1. FYI letter to Scott Construction on chip seal cancel.
2. Letter on curve signs and chevrons introduced. Chair has referred
task to Greg’s Excavating.
3. Commercial plan approval for Apple River Evangelical Church. FYI
only as we have no commercial building code.
4. Transportation aid estimate provided to board.
5. Rodney Skoog Assessor Contract- Put on November Agenda-Review and
adopt
6. Land use Permits cross referenced to Building permits- How to
handle-Put on agenda for November.
7. Municipal levy introduced.
Clerk report approved 3-0
Treasurer Report: Treasurer read financials for period ending
10-09-2006.
Treasurer report approved 3-0. Treasurer raised question on who was
bonded on the board. Clerk to follow thru and bring back info.
Vouchers reviewed in detail and all submitted vouchers approved 3-0.
It was clarified that all bills, outside vendors or internal
departments need to have bills submitted by Wednesday preceding the
next regular scheduled board meeting.
Committee Reports:
Road: Fritz Coulter reviewed current projects and future projects
with associated cost. Question raised about delay of installing
culvert on 160th. It was agreed to install culvert on top on rock
which would allow seepage. Candidates for trapping beaver were
identified.
Elections: Clerk covered items relevant to last primary election.
Fire Dept.: Duane Stone reported new truck in service and used on one
run. Discussed experience with gas leaks as it relates to gathering
and disposing at motor vehicle accidents. Discussed reasons for
purchasing new used vehicle in lieu of repairing existing. New used
vehicle costs are $3,000 plus cost of conversion. Reviewed fund
raisers. Discussion was held on procedures for sale of old fire truck
once conversion complete. Discussed training for fire fighters and
possible grants. Building repairs will be done in October.
1st Responders: Reported 4 runs, 2 medical and 2 motor vehicle.
Submitted name for beaver training. Reported 2 students in training.
Highway Dept. Greg raised discussion on turn arounds at ends of dead
ends, particularly the one north of Tac’s on west side. Chair and
Greg will drive and review all concerned and bring info back to board.
Chair reviewed need to cut brush on Neibel Lane/Court and road coming
in that we share with Georgetown.
Planning Commission: Steve Arduser gave update on Planning
Commission meetings and activities which included 9-25-06 meeting that
discussed WI. Livestock Siting, Community surveys, Uniform Dwelling
Code, Parcel Mapping, Commission staffing, Budget, and meeting of
10-02-06 where they met to discuss parcel mapping with guest Sara
McCurdy. Discussion on financing options and possible grants were
discussed and requested that financing options be put on Nov. meeting.
Motion was moved, seconded and approved 3-0 to adopt resolution
authorizing particpation in county parcel mapping project. Clerk to
fax resolution to Sara McCurdy. Oaths for Planning Commission were
distributed for signature, all were obtained except for Mary Ann
Scoglio.
Old Business:
Carl Hetfeld, Polk County Land Surveying, presented a unofficial CSM
for tracts involved with a road that services East Balsam Lake and Irv
Arlen properties. The CSM will be kept on file as a reference. Board
moved, seconded, and approved 3-0 the 50 foot right away road
presented with easement provided by Irv Alen. Property is Gov Lot 1,
Section 5, Township 34 North, Range 16 West, Town of Apple River, Polk
County.
Highway Ordinance still in review process for referral to Planning
Commission and/or Road Committee.
Resolution for Statutory Financial Demands moved, seconded, and
approved 3-0.
New Business:
Fire Signs: Discussion held on how fire signs currently handled and
possible options for improvement. Will bring back at a later date.
Building Inspector Contract modifications presented for future
consideration. Cliff Manwiller will be invited to Nov. 13th meeting
for contract review and possible renewal.
Culvert Ordinance: Moved, seconded and approved 3-0. Clerk to
publish for Code of Ordinance requirements. Highway Mtce. approval is
considered to be Greg’s Excavating.
125th Road Improvement: Motion moved, seconded and approved 3-0 to
have chair meet with Church authorities to pursue easement for turn
around. Motion moved, seconded, and approved 3-0 to authorize Greg
to apply gravel. Apply gravel 8” and thick and estimated to be about
838 cubic yards. Use existing gravel plus additional from Monarch.
Discussion held on tree cutting right away on 120th from 145th Ave
north to Cty I. Chairman to develop rough draft of bid requests and
forward to clerk for publication. Motion made, seconded and approved
3-0 to cut 33’ right away on 120th from 145th Ave to Cty Road I.
Bridge Repairs: Chair talked to county. Estimates for repairs will
be obtained from county. Motion made, seconded, and approved 3-0 to
make bridge repairs as identified on bridge reports up $16,000. Linda
Peterson indicated there was a need for brush cutting on 165th Ave
bridge.
Crack Filling- Motion made, seconded and approved 3-0 to have
Bergmans crack seal 72nd Street fro 150th Ave south to 70th Street to
Hwy 8 and the South end from Hwy 8 up to $5,000. Chair will call Jim
Pearson.
Supervisor Reports
Ken Chapdelaine presented concerns about trees and brush on road and
right away on 70th st by Rollie Belisle and on 160th. Culvert on
160th.
Meeting Adjourned.
Presented by Ken Sample Clerk