DECEMBER 18, 1990

Special Town Meeting called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Chairman Bade. Chairman Bade reviewed events leading up to this meeting concerning Clerk/Assessor position in Town of Washburn. He then read a letter from H.G. Nordling Bayfield County District Attorney who stated the present situation in Town of Washburn is legal. Copy on file.

Motion by Sybil Zifko and a second by Jim Miller to leave Clerk/Assessor position resolution as is. Motion carried unanimously.

Announced Caucus date of January 26 1991 at 2:00 P.M.

Meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M.

Philip E. Tetzner  Clerk

People Present December 18 1990:
Donna & John Iverson                              Mike & Linda Sorenson
Sybil & Albert Zifko                                    Shirley Haugen
Vaughn Spurlock                                        Timm Retzloff
Ken Swanson                                              Tom Cogger
Jim & Charlotte Michalik                          Jim Miller
Bill & Dorothy Slicer                                  Ed & Beatrice Pajala
Jerry Flonnes                                                Betty Cummings
Dave & Fay Slusser                                       Donna Chapman
Anders & Anselle Hokanson                       Philip Tetzner
Steve Bade
Carl & Bertha Talvitie
Mickey Zifko
Charles & Signa Groves

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DECEMBER 6, 1990

Budget hearing called to order at 7:00 P.M. Present Bade Retzloff Haugen Tetzner and Chapman. Also Jim and Charlotte Michalik and Leland Harvey. Changed Ambulance and Fire Contract amounts by $3350.00 because of City of Washburn increases. Budget hearing adjourned.

Special Town meeting called to order at 7:35 P.M. Highway expenditures are $158 880.00. Motion by Jim Michalik and a second by Charlotte Michalik to approve budget of $158 880.00. Motion carried. Motion to adjourn special meeting. Motion carried.

Regular Town board meeting called to order at 7:40 P.M. Minutes of November 7, 1990 were read and written copies given to Board Members. Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to accept as read. Motion carried.

Roll call; Bade Haugen Retzloff Tetzner and Chapman present. Discussed unpaid snowplow bills.

Chairman Bade discussed Clerk/Assessor situation and explained it to date to people Present. He read letter from Bill Bussey to Grif Nordling, District Attorney.

Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen to pass bonding resolution for the Town Treasurer for Bayfield County. Motion carried.

Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen to recommend to Bayfield County Zoning committee that Derek Brevak be issued a permit to build on NW¼ of NE¼ Sec 28 49 5. Motion carried.

Will send letter to Washburn recreation department and Washburn Library stating Town of Washburn will donate $250.00 to each department.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen that Saturday January 26 1991 at 2:00 P.M. at Town hall will be caucus. Motion carried.

Next Town Board meeting will be January 10 1991.

Steve Bade received thanks from board members for his service to the Town.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner Clerk

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NOVEMBER 30, 1990

Special emergency meeting called to order at 7:35 P,M. Roll call Bade Retzloff Haugen and Tetzner. Emergency notices were posted in three places. Town Hall Dean’s corner and Tetzner’s Dairy at about 3:00 P.M. Agenda: To call for Special Town Meeting.

Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen to have Special Town meeting on tuesday December 18 1990 at 7:30 P.M. Agenda: Discussion and possible decision on Clerk/Assessor position in Town of Washburn.

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.

Philip E. Tetzner Clerk

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NOVEMBER 12. 1990 – Dog Damage Investigation

Town Board met at Town Hall at 6:00 P.M. Clerk swore in members. Went to Tom Coggers residence and viewed site damage, and pictures. Swore in Tom Cogger and Board asked pertinent questions. Went to Vaughn Spurlocks residence. Swore in Vaughn Spurlock. Board questioned him on his view of the matter. Returned to Town hall and filled out County Dog Damage claim filed by Tom Cogger. Meeting adjourned.

Philip E. Tetzner  Clerk

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NOVEMBER 7. 1990

Regular Town Board meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Bade. Bade asked Haugen to take minutes as Clerk would be 15 minutes late.  Roll call Bade, Retzloff, Haugen, and Chapman present.  Also present Bud Harvey, Verna & Jerry Flonnes, Bob Adams, and Ed Pajala.

Minutes of October 5 1990 were read and written copies given to Board members. Motion by Retzloff to accept with correction of Jayen bill. Seconded by Bade. Motion carried.

Treasurer stated delinquent personal property tax had been paid.

Philip Tetzner present at 7:45 P.M.

Discussed gates at pond. Will be installed in near future.

Discussed snowmobile bridge at Four Mile Creek. Letter written by Steve Bade to Duane Lahti DNR in regards to this bridge is on file.

Discussed offer to Verna Flonnes for one acre of land. She replied she is not interested in selling now or in near future. Copy on file.

Ayres did preliminary test holes at Sioux River Bridge site.

Mary Skerik reported to Steve Bade on Washburn library and Steve read letter.

Discussed dog damage at Tom Coggers. Reviewed Sheriff’s Department report and owners claim filed with County. Will have Special meeting Monday November 12 at 6:00 P.M. to investigate incident with Spurlocks and Cogger present.

Discussed repairing pivot pins on grader. Had bids from Ison – $938.79 and Dan’s Repair – $821.22. Will go with Ison as they can  do it right now while Dan’s Repair can’t do it till January 1991.

Steve Bade read letter that he is resigning as Town Chairman as of January 1, 1991.

Steve Bade read letter from Edward A. Pajala dated November 5, 1990 concerning  Clerk – Assessor position.. Mr. Pajala reviewed past notes and letters he had on this matter. Board will get all pertinent documents together and seek legal council on this.

Terry Sauve-Pearce Scott G. Sauve and James Ledin Jr. have applied for a servers license at C-Side Inn. Motion by Bade and a second by Haugen to grant these licenses. Motion carried.

Motion by Bade and a second by Retzloff to accept revised ambulance agreement with City of Washburn. Motion carried.

Reviewed budget figures for 1991.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

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October 4, 1990

Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Bade, Haugen, Retzloff, Tetzner and Chapman. Also Joe Scholl Jr., Jerry Flonnes and Mike Arnao.

Minutes of September 10, 1990 were read and written copies given to Board members. Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to accept as read. Motion carried.

Discussed unpaid personal property tax of two property owners in Town. Owners will be contacted.

Discussed letter from Town of Bayview questioning cost of blacktop for landfill road repairs.

Received letter from Ken Ewer, requesting Town Board for approval to place a 16 x 80 trailer on his property. Approval was given and approval form was signed and sent to Bayfield County zoning office.

Reviewed with Joe Scholl Jr. and Mike Arnao of snowmobile club the permit to build bridge on Four Mile Creek for snowmobile trail received from DNR.

Received letter from Brenda and Vaughn Spurlock thanking Town Board for help in getting Bridge permit for snowmobile club.

Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen to send letter to Verna Flonnes asking for her consideration in selling one acre of land to the Town. Motion carried.

Motion by Haugen and second by Retzloff to proceed with the intent to build the snowmobile bridge on Four Mile Creek. Motion carried.

Discussed bill received from Jay En for installing radio antenna on loader that seemed to be out of line.

Reviewed preliminary budget figures.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

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SEPTEMBER 10, 1990

Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Bade, Retzloff,  Haugen, Tetzner, and Chapman.  Also Ed Pajala, Bud Harvey, Leland Harvey, Bob Adams and Andrew Okey.

Minutes of August 9, 1990 were read and copies given to Board members. Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to accept as  read. Motion carried.

Discussed unpaid personal property tax.

The reason this meeting was postponed from September 6, 1990 was because of meeting notice not being posted on time.

Steve Bade signed holding tank permit for Kenneth Ewer.

Track bids were opened. $21.60 from Lee Harvey. Only bid so Leland gets the tracks.

Discussed road repairs on County G because of trucks hauling clay for landfill closure.

Discussed location of entrance to drainage pipe on pond.

Letter was received from Tom Simon of Rural Insurance, noting that the Town is covered by liability on pond.

Discussed letters received from Ayres Associates and placed on file. Concerning Sioux River Bridge.

Discussed treasurers file safe and her request to keep it in Town Hall. Board okayed request.

Received letter from Bayfield County Highway Department concerning being in compliance with road signs. Motion by Bade and a second by Haugen to go ahead with sign survey. Motion carried.

Received preliminary census for Town of Washburn as 490 people. Also single purpose road survey results. Placed on file.

Had preliminary discussion on budget.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

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AUGUST 9, 1990

Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Bade, Haugen, Retzloff, Chapman and Tetzner.

Minutes of July 5, 1990 were read and copies given to Board members. There being no additions or corrections, it was moved by Haugen and seconded by Retzloff to accept as read. Motion carried.

Bade read attorney Bussey ‘s letter concerning First American Bank Landfill closure loa

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to adopt resolution that Town Board levy a property tax to cover landfill closure loan. Motion carried.

Landfill meeting held August 8, 1990 that Town Board attended was not attended by Washburn mayor s0 no agreement was reached on future landfill costs. We will submit to ASCS application for payment of cost sharing on landfill reseeding.

Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen to withdraw drafted post landfill maintenance agreement given to landfill committee. Motion carried.

Paul Chalfant of Washburn Area Ambulance service appeared concerning defibrillation machine being purchased. He explained how system works.  He asked Town Board to pass resolution recognizing need for this machine and to support the ambulance service purchase of this machine.

Timm Retzloff reported on Bay Area solid waste disposal compactor.  Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen to use recycling money with other townships in a cooperative effort. Motion carried.

Steve Bade read letter from Ayres Associated concerning Sioux River Bridge Construction.

Motion by Bade and a second by Haugen to adopt resolution concerning purchase of defibrillation machine by Washburn Ambulance Service. Motion carried. Copy on file.

Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen that old garage door tracks be put on sale by sealed bid to highest bidder. Motion carried.

Eric Adams called about fire number.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to have five election workers at September 11, 1990 Primary. Motion carried.

Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen to grant Mark Nelson a permit to build a cabin in the SE NE Sec. 34-49-5. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

Present:
Roy Settgas                                      Joe Gerwood
Fay Slusser                                      John & Donna Iverson
Andrew Okey                                  Barb Bitzer
Jerry & Verna Flonnes

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JULY 5, 1990

Meeting called to order at 7:45 P.M. Present Tetzner, Haugen, Chapman, Bade, Retzloff and Dave Lee,  Zoning administrator. Plus list.

Minutes of June 7 and June 27, 1990 were read and copies given to Board members. There being no additions or corrections, a motion was made by Haugen and a second by Bade to accept as read.

Asked if anyone present wanted changes on zoning map. Changed classifications for people that had called Town Board.

Timm Retzloff read zoning resolution. Shirley Haugen moved to adopt. Timm Retzloff seconded it. Copy on file. Bade yes, Haugen yes, Retzloff yes. Motion carried unanimously. Two resolutions will be published in the Daily Press by Timm Retzloff acting on Clerks behalf.

Discussed borrowing resolutions for landfill closing. We will get a disbursement loan for up to $26,500.00 at 7.49% interest. First payment April l, 1991.

Certified copies of borrowing resolutions are on file.

Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen to adopt Exhibit A resolution for borrowing up to $26,500.00 at 7.49% for five years. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Retzloff that attorney Bill Bussey examine documents,  seconded by Haugen. Motion carried. Timm Retzloff will notify the bank and Bill Bussey that documents are forthcoming.

Gravel bids from Ashland Construction and South Shore Sand & Gravel were opened at 9:00 P.M. South Shore bid $7.95 per yard from Iron River Pit. Ashland Construction $8.75 from Highbridge pit.

Motion by Haugen to accept Ashland Construction bid of $8.75 seconded by Retzloff. Motion carried. Reason: Town needs gravel with more binder.

Discussed permit from Town to snowmobile club for bridge to cross Four Mile Creek. Received letter from Mike Arnao, president of Val Hellers Snowmobile Club accepting responsibility for maintenance,  repairs, and liability of said bridge. Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to assist Val Hellers snowmobile club in getting bridge permit from DNR. Have certificate of Insurance on file.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to pay Garit Tenpas $25.00 for Board of Review. Motion carried.

Received letter from Larry Young concerning bridge inspections. Placed on file.

The Town Board will meet with Landfill Committee on Wednesday August 8, 1990 at 7:00 P.M. at Washburn City Hall.

Next Board meeting will be Thursday August 9, 1990 at 7:30 P.M. in Town hall.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Discussed recycling grant money recieved.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

Bob Adams                                        John & Donna Iverson                        Andrew Okey
Jerry Flonnes                                    Mike Sorenson                                      Bob Mattson
Carl & Bertha Talvitie                      Ray Johnson                                         Tom Cogger
Jim & Charlotte Michalik                Roy Settgas

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JUNE 27, 1990

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

Special town meeting called to order at 8 :00 P.M. Present: Bade, Haugen, Retzloff, Tetzner and Chapman plus list. First order of business to borrow $26, 500.00 to cover closing costs of landfill.

Motion by Harvey Rowe and a second by Jim Miller to adopt resolution authorizing Town Board to borrow $26, 500.00 to cover Town of Washburn share of landfi1l closing costs. (copy on file). Request for ballot vote. Yes – 16  No – 16 Tie vote. Second ballot Yes – 18 No – 13 one blank. Motion carried.

Motion by Pajala and a second by Barb Bitzer to adjourn special meeting. Motion carried.

ZONING MAP HEARING

Zoning map hearing called to order at 8:45 P.M. David Lee Zoning Administrator spoke on map classifications and answered questions. Copies of maps classified in the 1970’s were passed around. Motion by Pajala and a second by Barb Bitzer to adjourn this hearing. Motion carried.

SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING

Special Town Board meeting called to order at 10:00 P.M. Present: Bade, Haugen, Retzloff, Chapman and Tetzner.

Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen to adopt borrowing resolution (copy on file). Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen to meet as committee as a whole to discuss zoning mapping and adoption of zoning district map.

Steve Bade read letter from Mike Arnao, Val Heller’s Snowmobile Club president, in regard to bridge spanning Four Mile Creek. Snowmobile Club will accept responsibility for maintenance, repairs, and liability of said bridge.

Discussed open meeting information available.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

People present:
Ed Pajala                                                        Donna Chapman
Harvey Rowe                                                 Carl & Bertha Talvitie
Joan & Glen Cook                                        Bill Slicer
Carol & Larry Badura                                   Shirley Haugen
Bill & Charlotte Mihalik                               Steve Bade
Roy Settgas                                                     Philip Tetzner
Bob Mattson                                                  Timm Retzloff
Peter Sockness                                              Dave & Fay Slusser
David Lee – Zoning Administrator            Jim Miller
Jerry & Verna Flonnes                                Tom Cogger
John Iverson & Donna                                Florence Swanson
Mickey Zifko                                                   Barb Bitzer
Albert & Sybil Zifko

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