TOWN OF WASHBURN ANNUAL MEETING
MINUTES – APRIL 14,1998

Annual meeting called to order by Chairman Miller at 7:00 P.M. Minutes of April 8, 1997 were read. Motion by Shirley Haugen and a second by Steve Bade to accept as read. Motion carried.

Discussed 1997 audit report. Motion by Steve Bade and a second by Robert Pratt to approve report. Motion carried.

Ray Kiewit of U.S. Forest Service explained the reasons for the possible closing of the North 1/4 mile located in the Town of Bayview of Forest Road #697. Steve Bade and Ed Pajala spoke against closing this road.

Motion by Steve Bade and a second by Bob Brander that Town of Washburn oppose closing this portion of Forest Road #697 and work with Town of Bayview and Forest Service in accomplishing this while maintaining environmental concerns. All aye votes. Motion passed unanimously.

Steve Bade and Jim Miller reported on Town of Washbum long range planning committee first meeting coming up.

Joe Scholl reported on ATV routes and signing of these roads. Also some new routes need to be added.

Discussed progress of 911 in the County. Also new road signs needed that will conform to new standards.

Discussed a possible Town Social to be held in the Town garage.

Motion by Ed Pajala and a second by Shirley Haugen to have next Annual meeting one week from Spring Election at 7:00 P.M. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

People Present
Ed & Bea Pajala                             Roy Settgas
Joe Scholl                                        Gary Maki
Philip E Tetzner                             James Miller
Shane Wyzlic                                  Robert Brander
Donald & Shirley Haugen            Kris Edmund
Robert Pratt                                    Bob Adams
Ray Kiewit & Judy Henry (From U.S. Forest Service)
Richard Mihalek                             Steve Bade
Jim Deeth                                        Donna Chapman