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November 10, 2008 Nov. Meetings
Meeting Minutes
Town of Apple River
Date: 11-10-2008
Members: Chairman: Dan Carlson, Supervisors: Dave Waterman & Ansel
Johnson
Treasurer: Linda Peterson, Clerk: Ken Sample
Budget Hearing Meeting 7:00PM
Meeting Called to order at 7:00PM with all members present except
Dave Waterman.
Review of Balance Sheet Summary for years 2007, 2008, 2009 for
revenue, expenditures and percent of increase was held.
Discussion on itemized General Government, Public Safety and Public
Works budgets held.
Municipal Levy Worksheet presented and discussion on Town Hall
Construction costs was held.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:22PM
Special Budget Levy Meeting
7:30PM
Meeting called to order at 7:30PM with Chairman Dan Carlson
conducting the meeting with Clerk Ken Sample taking minutes.
Municipal Levy worksheet presented which increases the 2008 payable
levy of $191,917
to a 2009 allowable levy of $195,755, a 2% increase.
Discussion held on Total Revenue increasing 2.7% being associated
with increases in Transportation Aid, Shared Revenue and other
miscellaneous sources.
Motion made by Dan Carlson and seconded by Fritz Coulter to adopt the
levy as presented. Ballot vote approved motion on a 12 yes 1 no
count.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45PM
Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Meeting called to order at 7:45PM with all members present except
Dave Waterman and verification of public notice being duly noted.
Motion made and approved 2-0 to approve minutes of 10-21-08.
Clerk Report:
· Clerk presented Engineers Certification from Monarch Paving on 80th
Street. Chair will forward necessary documents to clerk so
application for TRIP reimbursement can be made.
· Clerk read letter from DOR regarding state ratio of assessed value
to full value of major classes in Town of Apple River. Assessor Rod
Skoug, in a phone conversation with the Clerk, indicated the town
should consider a full valuation possibly in 2010 but no later than
2011. Estimated cost would be $25,000. Chair will put on future
agenda.
· Letter from Farm Bureau identifying Town of Apple River as a member
reviewed. Clerk followed up with phone call and this membership is
affiliated with our insurer Rural Insurance.
· Laverne Stauner contacted clerk about shoulder conditions on Mains
Crossing, and in particular, erosion near his mail box. Greg’s
Excavating will check it out and report back to chair.
· Resident asked clerk when the dumpsters will be removed from the
70th st. location. Will get info from Dave Waterman.
Motion made and approved 2-0 to accept clerk report.
Treasurer Report. Treasurer gave report on revenue, expenditures,
dedicated funds and cash on hand. Motion made and approved 2-0 to
accept treasurer report.
Motion made and approved 2-0 to approve vouchers as submitted.
Road Committee: Road Committee will meet Nov. 19th at 7:00PM at the
Town Hall in Range. Agenda will be general discussion on roads and
road signs.
Elections: Janice Frederickson gave overview on votes cast by ballot,
voting machine and absentee ballots. Total voters were 631 which is
10 more than the 2004 Presidential Election. Town registered 141 new
voters this election. Discussion on purchasing a card reader type
machine was held. Incident reports were minimal.
Fire Dept. Chief Berry reported they had 3 calls with one being a
vehicle rollover. Also had a brush fire and a gas leak in basement.
14 members completed extrication training and are now certified. All
hose testing for the year is complete. Rileys donated 9 cars and
their facility was used for training.
1st Responders: 2 month report. Sept had 3 runs , 2 medicals and 1
motor vehicle accident. October had 5 runs, 4 medical and 1 motor
vehicle accident.
Highway Dept. Greg submitted list of all missing, non-conforming,
and faded signs.
List was given to Fritz Coulter. List is everything west of Cty E.
Brush cutting just getting started. Hand patching complete.
Planning Commission: Commission met Oct. 29th and discussed Economic
Development. Next meeting is scheduled for Dec. 2nd at 7:00PM and the
topic will be Land Use.
Chair had discussion on road sign costs and replacement process.
Also discussed signage on 125th dead end by Balsam Lake Lutheran
Church. Advisory sign plus speed limit will be pursued by Greg’s.
Town Hall: Bob Gale said construction completion date about 1 week
away. Keys to offices were provided to clerk. Additional entry door
keys will be made available to clerk on 11-11-08. Rock front will be
completed next week. Coat racks by front and rear doors approved at
cost of $185 . Discussion on having anti-freezing agent added to
water for heat discussed. It was determined that savings does not
off-set safety concerns of freeze up and the agent will be added. It
is included in our current contract.
A walk thru of the facility, for interested parties, will be held
Nov. 19th at 6:00PM .
Occupancy of the offices was discussed. Treasurer will take office
with sliding window and Clerk will have the other. Treasurer and
Clerk will coordinate storage. Discussion on completing steel on Fire
Hall portion and color selection made. Discussion on providing voting
stalls by Feb discussed. Will review on the 19th.
Discussion on financials and outstanding items on building program
discussed. Items will be put on December agenda which includes
approving the outstanding bank note.
Next meeting scheduled for Dec. 8th at the new Town Hall at 7:00PM.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05PM