MAY 26. 1988

Special town meeting called to order at 7:05 P.M. Present Ed and Bea Pajala, Phil Tetzner, Jim Michalik, Fay and Dave Slusser, Shirley Haugan, Irv and Delores Jackson, Anders Hokanson ,Bertha and Carl Talvitie, Nels Gigstad, Steve Bade, Bob Short, Mike Sorenson, Leland Harvey, Dale Faulkner, Albert and Sybil Zifko, Bob Mattson, Larry Badura.

Chairman Pajala explained the reason for the meeting was to get elector approval to borrow funds from the State Trust Fund to blacktop 4 miles of road.

Chairman Pajala read the first resolution, to accept Fox Valley Construction bid. Motion by Nels Gigstad 2nd by Fay Slusser to adopt this resolution. Discussion followed. Having a inspector, what will happen to other roads in the next few years. Sioux River bridge on Church Corner Road, Hand vote all in favor. Motion carried.

Chairman Pajala read the second resolution, to allow the town to borrow up to $210,000 from the State Trust Fund. Motion by Shirley Haugen and 2nd by Albert Zifko to adopt. Motion carried unanimously. All resolutions on file.

Chairman Pajala read the third resolution, to allow the town board to borrow up to $210,000 short term until trust fund loan money comes. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion and 2nd to adjourn. Motion carried.

Philip E. Tetzner

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MAY 24. 1988

Meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. Present Pajala, Michalik, Tetzner, and Sorenson. Also Gary Roffers and Jim Nelson of Roffers Construction, Fay Slusser, and Sybil and Albert Zikfo.

Received Blacktop bids from:

Roffers Construction: MC 3000 oil- $207,513.90 $29.70 per-ton
AC 120-150 – $214.500.90 $30.70 per ton

Fox Valley Construction: AC 120-150- $148,745.00 $20.95 per ton

Motion by Sorenson 2nd by Michalik to recommend Fox Valley Construction Company bid be accepted. Motion carried.

Motion by Sorenson 2nd by Michalik to request permission at special meeting to apply for a state Trust Fund Loan of $210,000. Motion carried.

Motion by Michalik 2nd by Sorenson to request elector approval at special meeting to borrow short term. Motion carried.

Will get an attorney to draw up resolutions.

Motion and 2nd to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner

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May  5, 1988

Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M by chairman Pajala. Present Pajala, Sorenson, Michalik, Tetzner and Slusser. Also Harold Peterson, Anders Hokanson, Bob Adams, Erval Jackson. Minutes of April 7, 1988 were read. These being no corrections or additions it was moved and second they be accepted as read. Motion carried.

Discussed blacktopping. Motion by Michalik 2nd by Sorenson to have blacktop bids in by 7:00 P.M. May 24 and to have a special town meeting on May 26 at 7:00 P.M. Motion carried.

Board of review will be May 31 from 3 to 7 P.M.

Motion by Sorenson 2nd by Michalik that blacktop bid will state blacktop thickness will be 2 1/2″ and width 22′ and will blacktop 4 miles. Motion carried.

Received bid on truck v snowplow from Jim Barningham for $85.00.

Motion by Michalik 2nd by Sorenson to reject. Motion carried.

Received applications from Joyce Zifko, Jim Miller, Tom Cogger, Steve Bade to be on landfill committee. Motion by Michalik 2nd by Sorenson to appoint these four. Motion carried.

James Michalik withdrew his appointment to the landfill committee.

Reported that Signa Groves of C-Side has applied for a combination Class B Liquor and Malt Beverage License.

Motion by Pajala to appoint Garit Tempas as last member of landfill committee 2nd by Michalik. Motion carried.

Received gravel prices from Bob Olson of $7.40 per yard. From Ashland Construction of $7.74 per yard. Will take gravel from either.

The Board members asked to set up a meeting with the Washburn City Council and Town of Bayview Town Board to discuss landfill agreement possible changes.

Motion and 2nd to pay all current town bills.

Motion and 2nd to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner

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APRIL 20, 1988

Special meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. by chairman Pajala. Pajala. Tetzner, Slusser, Michalik, Sorenson and Leland Harvey.

Discussed Maple Hill Drive Road. Will offer rocks to Bob Olson with him digging them out. Also do some brushing.

Discussed blacktopping the four miles of road that are ready for blacktop. Motion by Michalik 2nd by Sorenson to blacktop these three roads. Nevers/1 mile, McKinley 1 3/4 mile and Hokanson 1 1/4 mile. Motion carried.

Motion by Michalik 2nd by Sorenson to apply for state trust fund loan at 6%. Motion carried.

Motion by Sorenson 2nd by Michalik to have chairman send letter to City of Washburn requesting help with mainteance on Maple Hill Road to landfill.  Motion carried.

Motion and 2nd to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner

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APRIL 12, 1988
ANNUAL MEETING

Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Pajala. Minutesof  April 14. 1987 were read. There being no additions or corrections there was a motion by Shirley Haugen and a 2nd  by Anselle Hokanson to accept. Motion carried.

Annual audit report was handed out. This in addition to copies being mailed to all residents. This report was discussed and questions answered. Motion by Adams 2nd by Peter Sockness  to accept audit report. Motion carried.

The Washburn Landfill situation was explained by Chairman Pajala. Principly the inability for the landfill operator to get insurance and being able to continue operating the landfill. Pajala read letter from attorney Jacob and McDonald answering specific questions.

Steve Bade presented a resolution that would like to start the phasing out of the Washburn Landfill within legal means. Pajala read this resolution. Motion by Joe Gerwood 2nd by Steve Terry to adopt resolution. Heard commenfs from Steve Bade, Jim Miller, Fay Slusser, Joyce Zifko. Larry Badura requested a ballot note Yes-25 No-14.

Motion by Steve Bade 2nd by Jim Miller that James Michalik be member of landfill committee as proposed by above adopted resolution. Motion carried.

Motion by Anselle Hokanson 2nd by Shirley Haugen that town board appoint five members to this committee. perferable volunteers. Motion carried.

Discussed speed limit signs on town roads.

Discussed gravel costs for coming year. Possibility of blacktop on more roads, bridge on church corner road at Sioux River Road, binder on dusty roads.

Motion by Charlotte Michalik 2nd by Shirlev Haugen to have next annual meeting on Tuesday following election at 7:00 P.M.

Joe Gerwood gave thanks to road crew for snowplowing.

Motion and 2nd to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner

PRESENT 42 Present
Ed & Bea Pajala                                          Steve Bade
Nettie Harvey                                             Bertha and Carl Talvitie
Fay Slusser                                                  James and Charlotte Michalik
Mike and Linda Sorenson                         Shirley Haugen
Ph1l Tetzner                                                  Connie Cogger
Anselle and Anders Hokanson                 Greg Melis
Harold Peterson                                          Peter Sockness
Glen Cook                                                     Steve and Debbie Terry
Leland Harvey                                             Jonn Anderson – Non resident
Larry Badura                                                Mariane Herman
Joyce Zifko                                                    Gerald Barningham
Jeff Casey                                                      Joe Scholl Jr.
John Powers                                                  Bob and Ellan Strawn
Jim Miller                                                      Tom and Kathy Wojciechowski
Donna and John Iverson
Joe Gerwood
Bob Mattson
Ken Swanson
Bob Adams

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APRIL 7, 1988

Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Pajala, Michalik, Sorenson, Tetzner and Slusser. Also present Steve Bade, Bob Mattson, Robert Short, Peter Sorkness, Bob Adams, Joe Gerwood, Steve Terry, Tom Cogger, Jim Miller and Greg Melis. Minutes of March 3. 1988 were read. There being no additions  or corrections it was moved by Sorenson 2nd by Michalik to accept. Motion carried.

Pajala reported on landfill situation. Most everyone present would like to do anything possible to get the landfill out of the Town of Washburn. Spot zoning, has cíty ever paid the yearly rented fee of one dollar? Have an attorney look into breaking lease were all items discussed.

Tom Simon of The Rural Companies Insurance and Hazel Maki, Clerk of Town of Bayview were also present.

If orginal lease is broken, it would be possible to write a new lease for a short term till a permanent solution can be a found. A resolution will be presented at annual meeting drawn up by group present. Group present didn’t want anyone running the landfill on the Town Of Washburn payroll. They suggested a new attorney.

Tom Simon, Insurance agent presented his policy for complete coverage of the town.

Motion by Sorensons 2nd by Michalik to go with new insurance policy from the Rural Companies if the final premium from LH4B Group is the same or more than last year. Motion carried.

Motion by Michalik 2nd by Sorenson to pay Kenny Swanson $25.00 per diem for attending Constable meeting. Motion carried.

Motion by Sorenson 2nd by Michalik to put truck V plow out on bids with town reserving right to accept or reject any’ bids. Motion carried.

Motion by Sorenson 2nd by Michalik to go with Cooper Engineering Company for bridge inspection at $100 total for two bridges. Motion carried.

Motion by Sorenson 2nd by Michalik to not put the landfill operator on the Town of Washburn payroll. Motion carried.

Thursday, April 14 5:00 P.M. town garage road inspection..Motion by Michalik 2nd by Sorenson to file claims in small claims court against Viater and Teschner. Motion carried.

Wartman and Wartman was attorney suggested for landfill problem.

Motion and 2nd to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner

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SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 29, 1988

Special meeting called to order at 6:30 P.M. Present Pajala, Sorenson, Michalik, Tetzner, Bernard and Elaine Guski.  Purpose of meeting: Guski’s can no longer get insurance at landfill site. Members recommended that if Guski is put on a municiple payroll it should be on the city of Washburn payroll.

Motion and second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner

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MARCH 3, 1988

Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Pajala, Michalik, Sorenson, Tetzener, and Slusser. Minutes of February 4, 1988 were read. There being no additions or corrections there was a motion by Michalik 2nd by Sorenson to accept as read. Motion carried.

Pajala reported on breakin at garage, the need to cover salt piles for sanding, and unpaid snowplow bills.

Motional by Michalik 2nd by Sorenson to pass resolutlon designating The First American Bank of official depository. Motion carried.

Motion and 2nd to pay all current town bills.

Motioan and 2nd to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner

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FEBRUARY 10, 1988

Board of Audit meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present were, Pajala, Michalik, Tetzner, Slusser, and Sorenson. Clerk’s Book, Treasurer’s Book, Check stubs and checks were all compared and found to balance. Totals in Clerk’s Book and Treasurer’s Book were the same.

Motion and a second to adjourn. Motion carried.

Pajala read DNR letter concerning covering road salt stockpiling areas.

Philip E. Tetzner

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FEBRUARY 4, 1988

Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present were Pajala, Michalik, Sorenson, Tetzner and Slusser. Also present Steve Bade, Robert Short, Bob Adams, and Greg Melis. Minutes of January 7, 1988 were read. Motion by Sorenson and a second by Michalik to accept as read. Motion carried with exception of Pajala with usual comment as appeared in September 1987 minutes.

People present had concerns about strobe lights on the radio tower located in Sec. 28-49-5 Town of Washburn. They would like town support to change the high intensity strobe lights to a different method of a less annoying light. Motion by Michalik and a second by Sorenson to adopt resolution draw up by Ed Pajala. All in favor by roll call vote: Michalik yes, Sorenson yes, Pajala yes. Copy on file.

Steve Bade brought up the subject of zoning for the town as we are one of only three towns in Bayfield County not zoned. He presented reasons for zoning. Board decided to not take any action at this time.

Discussed unpaid snowplow bills. Motion by Sorenson and second by Michalik to send a final bill threatening, if not pald by March 15, 1988 it will be sent to small claims court.

Motion by Sorenson and a second by Michalik to have Board of Audit on Wednesday February 10, 1988 at 7:30 P.M. Motion carried.

Letter from Wilhelm Engineering was read concerning Assembly Bill 682 which would discontinue indexing motor fuel tax. Urges Town Boards to contact thelr assembly person and recommend they vote against it.

Motion and second to pay all current town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner

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