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May 14, 2007 Regular Monthly Meeting
Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes
Town of Apple River
5-14-07
Members: Chairman: Dan Carlson, Supervisors: Dave Waterman & Ansel
Johnson
Treasurer: Linda Peterson, Clerk: Ken Sample
Call to Order at 7:00PM with roll call indicating all members present.
Verification of public notice was noted and minutes for April meeting
were approved on motion 3-0.
Report by Clerk included; Info on WTA workshops, Polk Cty Household
Clean Sweep, Handouts to board of Chapter 70 statutes and BOR
Guidelines, Update on Steve Warmdahl, Highway Commissioner, Liquor
License Application update, Donations for Gene Kaiser and Bruce Ward,
Cty D street light update, Insurance review scheduled for July 9th
meeting, Handouts on F.D. power and propane use for budgeting
purposes, Planning Committee vacancy, Web-site status, and discussion
on responsibilities for minor sub divisions.
Treasurer: Report on current revenue and expenditures provided.
Adjustments to dedicated funds noted along with status of cash on hand
and available funds.
Committee Reports: Ambulance, Representatives of Amery Regional
Ambulance Service provided information on levels of service, staff
quantity and training, equipment, volume of calls, helicopter
evacuation, fees, and addressed questions. Roads: Results of April
21, 2007 Road Survey were reviewed and probable resulting priorities
identified. Update on 110th, Brusher Lake project provided.
Department Reports: Fire Department and 1st Responder update provided
by chair that included 9 runs in April & 2 in May for Fire Department,
6 runs for First Responders. Extrication equipment obtained and
training to follow. Car Show fund raiser noted.
Planning Commission: Discussion on continuing to provide survey
results at the Pap’s location presented. Past activity and
development of International Property Mtce Code discussed. Discussion
on Minimum Road Standards held, referred back to Road Committee. Ken
Chapdelaine was appointed by chair to fill vacancy and board
concurrence was noted. Thank You to Fritz Coulter for serving was
provided by chair.
Agenda Modified:
New Business: Abandoned buildings and how the International Property
Code Maintenance Code, Resolution 66.0413, building inspector, and
county health department interact were discussed. Cliff Manwiller,
Building Inspector, and Brian Hobbs, County Health Department were in
attendance as resources on options and procedures for addressing the
issue. Matter was referred to Planning Commission for review and
recommendation.
Old Business: Fire Dept. By-laws: Handout of information provided by
Fire Chief given to board. Handout “Frequently asked Questions”, about
fire departments from WTA provided by clerk. Discussion on need for
ordinance for fees held. Board will read information provided and item
will be brought back as old business in June. 2010 Census: Ansel
Johnson provided update on review held with previous board member who
had conducted the previous census. It was noted that the task is time
consuming. Board chair will review information and hold discussion on
options available to comply and item is to be brought back in June.
Clean Up Program: Discussion on past practice and items covered held.
Options on disposing of particular items discussed. No action
proposed at this time.
New Business: New Town Hall: Discussion held on selecting committee
members and a meeting was scheduled for June 4th at 7:00PM for initial
review of resolution and identifying possible options and action
items. Planning Commission will have representation and member will be
identified by June meeting. Board of Review Training: It was verified
that members Carlson and Waterman have satisfied training requirements
for this year Board of Review.
Supervisor Report: Dan Carlson gave update on 120th street brushing
project and patching of roads.
Public Comment: Rick Scoglio shared views on street lights on Cty D,
commented on list of people who had volunteered to serve on planning
commission, past practice of changing summer meeting start times to
8:00PM, and need to change supervisor name on agenda sheet.
Crack Sealing: Motion was made, seconded and approved 3-0 to have
Bergman Companies perform crack sealing as identified by road
committee. Chair given W-9 form to give to vendor and also request
copy of liability insurance.
Next Regular scheduled board meeting is June 11th at 7:00PM. Motion
was made, seconded, and approved to adjourn at 9:05PM.
Submitted by Clerk Ken Sample