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Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes
Town of Apple River
Date: May 12th, 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 April 8th were amended to change cost for posting roads
$1,000 for up and $1,000 for down to be total costs for posting to be
$1,000. Motion made and approved 3-0 to approve minutes as amended.
Clerk Report: Reminder that Board of Review is 5-19-08 with Open Book
from 2:00PM to 4:00Pm and Board of Review from 4:00Pm to 6:00PM. Gave
notice on change of insurance agents from Ellsworth to Balsam Lake for
Rural Insurance. Gave hand-out from PK Products on culvert costs to
chair for reference. Gave chair copy and posted copy of notice of
hearing for country dam site and proposed activity with permits. Gave
handout to chair on cost for dust control on roads. Read E-mail from
Curt Flug on status of 110th street in north end of town. Chair will
follow up. Motion made and approved 3-0 to approve report.
Treasurer Report: Treasurer gave report on income, expenses,
balances and available cash on hand. Gave update on interest income.
Motion made and approved 3-0 to approve Treasurer report.
Motion made and approved 3-0 to pay vouchers as submitted.
Public Comment: Ken Chapdelaine presented info on street sign at
180th &60th Street needs to be set upright; 70th Street has 30-40
cracks that need sealing; huge hole on right hand side of 5’ culvert
where stream flows into White Ash Lake. Street sign and culvert hole
referred to Greg from Greg’s Excavating.
Betty Bergstedt presented info on large contribution Jamie Berry
makes to town by contributing hours spent on truck maintenance and
other fire department activities. Presented info that vests mandated
by state may have to be acquired out of volunteers own money because
cost increases associated with propane and fuel for trucks is
stressing the fire department budget. Suggested that budget be
reviewed. Also made note that high taxes are largely associated with
school districts and if we complain about taxes we need to be sure and
complain to right people as town portion of total taxes is quite
small.
Merle Bergren inquired about status of cemetery as Memorial Day is
fast approaching. Dave Waterman will call Dan Elmer to verify he will
handle or find a replacement.
Wayne Swenson from Polk County Land Surveying presented minor
sub-division request for Jeff Hannan located in section 16. Request
approved 3-0.
Ansel Johnson commented on good job that was done on the White Ash
Lake boat landing.
Ken Sample gave update on involvement with county board as District
11 Supervisor.
Road Committee: Fritz Coulter presented results of annual road
inspection; attachment to minutes. There is a driveway culvert in the
proximity of 163rd Ave that needs replacement. Owner will be
identified and given to clerk to write letter about culvert
replacement.
Fire Dept and 1st Responder reports given by Rick Wilson. F.D had 2
motor vehicle calls and on 1 fire alarm. 9 Fire Fighters attended
classes and F. D. personnel assisted in placing barricades for 165th
Ave. culvert wash-out. 1st Responders had 1 medical and 1 motor
vehicle for April.
Planning Commission: Steve Arduser no quorum in April; next meeting
May 19th , Monday, at 7:00PM. Agenda will be housing and possibly
transportation.
Old Business: Town Hall Construction: Plans reviewed and letter from
state on OK to start construction on footings and foundations.
Reviewed permits required. Reviewed General Contractor requirements.
Discussion postponed to end of agenda.
New Business: Road Bids for 80th street opened and awarded to Monarch
Excavating. Opened Mtce Contract bids from Nicks Excavating and
Greg’s Excavating. After detailed analysis bid awarded to Greg’s
Excavating and thank you extended to Nick’s Excavating for submitting
a bid. Appointed Clerk Ordinance discussed and put on Old Business for
June. Clerk to check with WTA to see if the passing of referendum
makes it mandatory or optional to implement at next election. Land
rental fees discussed and put on hold until decision made if land will
be sold this year.
Resumed discussion on Town Hall. Chair will coordinate getting copies
of plans for bid. Chair will contact architect to determine status of
plans, state approved or not, and then develop specs for requesting
bids and forward to clerk. Motion made and approved 3-0 to advertise
for bids when chair completes aforementioned tasks. Will be done
within week ending 5-17-08.
Motion to adjourn made and approved 3-0 at 9:17 PM