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February 11, 2008 Regular Monthly
Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes
Town of Apple River
Date 2-11-2008
Members: Chairman: Dan Carlson, Supervisors: Dave Waterman & Ansel
Johnson
Treasurer: Linda Peterson, Clerk: Ken Sample
Meeting called to order at 7:00PM with all members present and
verification of public notice duly noted.
Minutes of 1-14-2008 were approved 3-0.
Clerk Report: Notice of vacancies to WITC board announced. Motion to
approve 3-0.
Treasurer Report: Treasurer gave overview of beginning balances,
income, expenses, flow thru collections and disbursements. Gave input
on dog licenses and settlement figures for all Real Estate pay outs.
Town of Apple River netted $104,097.86. Overview of Cash on Hand and
available funds provided. Motion made and approved 3-0 to approve
treasurer report.
Vouchers: Motion made and approved 3-0 to approve vouchers as
submitted.
Committee Report:
Road: Meeting last month dealt with 114th Street. Committee
recommends obtaining legal document for expansion of right-of-way from
50 to 66 feet. Committee also recommended obtaining estimated costs
for 114th upgrade from Greg’s Excavating.
Election: Ballots received, absentee ballots being processed, workers
for 2-19 selected, and pre test complete.
Fire Dept. Fire Chief submitted two bills to clerk. Jan had 2
vehicle accident, carbon monoxide alarm, Fire Meeting with elections
and training held. Gave update on pending grants which may include 2
dash mount GPS systems for under $300. There will be a fund raiser at
the Straight 8 Bar March 1st, with all monies in excess of expenses
going to Amery Fire Dept. as a donation.
1st Responders: 1 run, 2 vehicle accident.
Planning Commission: Met on Jan 28th and discussed Arnell Humane
Society and Public Participation aspect of Comprehensive Plan.
Representation from Cedar Corp also participated. Next meeting Feb.
25th at 7:00PM and agenda includes reviewing historical data and the
nine elements. Glennas also attended and said they had not been
notified of pending saleand commission recommended letter be sent
inviting people to attend this meeting.
Old Business:
Arnell Humane Society: Topic opened to public comment and question
was asked as to why the relocation was occurring? Michael Karuschak,
CEO for the Amery Regional Medical Center, submitted there are three
main reasons for relocation from their perspective. 1. Noise next to
medical center, in particular the ICU unit. 2. Asthetics.3. Future
expansion of hospital. He explained that hospital has been working
with Arnell for several years to assist in finding a new site. Amery
Regional Medical Center told Arnell they would replicate their
existing facility at a new location and provide financial assistance
in that endeavor.
Concerns from citizens in attendance were as follows:
· Increased noise pollution being added to gravel pit and Hwy 8
noise.
· Potential negative impact on adjacent property values.
· Poor Public Relations by Arnell & County in contacting affected
landowners.
· Traffic hazard created by increased traffic on 114th, in particular
from the west.
· Increased fees to county for permits to build on lots adjacent to
proposed site.
· Noise affecting adjacent land used for hunting.
· Noise disrupting patterns of a variety of wildlife.
· Accuracy of map identifying 1000 ft radius
· Lack of cooperation in utilizing alternative sites.
· Loss of quality of life of adjacent land owners.
Mary Bruckner explained that 114th site was most consistent with
their goals of moving to a more centralized location while not losing
contact with Amery. She stated that the 16 dog runs are utilized for a
maximum of 2 hours of outside time per day. Alternative sites
presented have not met their needs.
The board discussed and decided that the situation was complex and
with variables that needed to be addressed to warrant seeking a legal
opinion on several issues. The issues would be, but not limited to,
review of site parameters and CSM, previous resolution, notification
requirements. Motion was made and approved 3-0 to have Dave Waterman
proceed with identifying legal alternatives consistent with the issues
stated.
Town Hall Building Program: Discussion was held on how to move
forward with the building program. It was decided to have a work
session meeting Feb. 18th at 7:00PM at the Fire Station in Range.
Comprehensive Plan & Participation Resolution: A motion was made and
approved 3-0 to adopt new Exhibit A as the attachment to the
resolution.
New Business: Motion was made and approved 3-0 to have Steve
Mullenbach as a new road committee member. Members are Dan Carlson,
Chair,;Ansel Johnson,;Fritz Coulter; Dave Waterman; and Steve
Mullenbach.
Motion made and approved 3-0 to adjourn at 8:45PM.