ANNUAL MEETING
APRIL 17, 1990

Annual meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Steve Bade. Minutes of April 11, 1989 were read and copies handed out. There being no additions or corrections, it was moved by Pajala and a second by Rowe to accept. Motion carried.

Donna Chapman gave Treasurers comments.

Annual report was presented and comments were heard from residents. All questions were answered satisfactorily. Motion by Jim Miller and a second by Joan Cook to accept town’s report. Motion carried.

Chairman Bade reported on landfill closure and pond at clay site. Reported on bid opening and trucking route for clay hauling. Also good possibility of State grant to cover about one half cost.

Chairman reported on Bay Area Solid Waste District.

Discussed Sioux River Bridge replacement.

Discussed Clerk and Assessor positions. Motion by Linda Sorenson and a second by Bertha Talvitie that Clerk and Assessor position be left elected by electors of Town of Washburn and that fourth member be  appointed for Board of Review. Motion carried.

Answered concerns of Town people on informational questionaire as sent out last spring. Concerns were roads, recycling, equipment maintenance, snowmobile trails. Phil Ross president of Snowmobile Club gave report on moving Trail to get it off Maple Hill Drive and asked for Town support to get DNR approval to cross Four Mile Creek. He stated that Town Chairman has power to get this DNR permit without all the red tape the snowmobile club would have. Chairman will meet with group.

Also discussed zoning, which was discussed by Chairman Bade and different opionions from Town people present. Motion by Mike Sorenson and a second by Vaughn Spurlock that Town board not adopt zoning. Yes 38 NO 23.

Discussed abolishing Town Constable. Heard comments pro and con – particularly liability for the Town. Motion by Jim Miller and a second by Ed Pajala that we abolish position of Town Constable effective with April 1991 election. Motion carried.

Discussed well on Town property for equipment maintenance purposes. Also land purchase for future building needs.

Motion by Jim Miller and a second by Vaugh Spurlock to have the Town board pursue the project of a well and land purchase for approximately $6,000.00.  Motion carried.

Discussed impaired persons access ramp at Town hall. Motion by Signa Groves  and a second by Barb Bitzer to proceed with this project. Motion carried.

Discussed underground storage tank removal because of regulations on the State level. Enforcement date has been extended one year.

Set tuesday, April 9, 1991 at 7:00 P.M as next Annual meeting date.

Motion by Bob Short and a second by Barb Bitzer to restrict any new commercial towers to at least one mile from residential property within Town of Washburn. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

People present
Laura Michalik                                                        Harvey Rowe
Jim & Charlotte Michalik                                      Bob & Monique Mattson
Anders & Anselle Hokanson                                Ken Swanson
Mike & Linda Sorenson                                        Nancy Franz
Charles & Signa Groves                                        Jerry Flonnes
John & Donna Iverson                                          Fay & Dave Slusser
Joe Scholl Jr                                                            Richard Mihalik
Phil Ross (Non Resident)                                      Liz Sockness
Carl & Bertha Talvitie                                            Eric Adams
Vaughn & Brenda Spurlock                                  Jerry & Eileen Haugen
Steve & Karen Bade                                                Steve Terry
Timm Retzloff                                                          Leland Harvey
Shirley Haugen                                                        Greg & Teresa Melis
Philip Tetzner                                                          Robert & Terri Short
Theron Cook (Non resident)                                Grant Herman
Art & Brenda Nelson                                              Bud Harvey
Glen & Joan Cook                                                    Roy Settgas
John Cook                                                                 Larry & Janice Blakely
Dave & Sherrie Cook                                              Jim & Kathryn Miller
Sybil & Albert Zifko                                                Jeff Casey
Al Chapinski                                                            Barb Bitzer
Donna Chapman                                                    Tom & Kathy Wojciechowski
Betty Cummings                                                    Andrew Okey
Garit & Harriet Tenpas                                        Karen Hopkins
Ed & Bea Pajala

 

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