JUNE 12, 2001

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Mihalek, Wyzlic, Ewer, Tetzner, and Chapman. Also Gary Maki, Steve Bade, Tim Kane, Jim Miller, Brian Olson, Sherri Cook, Joe Scholl, Bob Brander, Joe Sharp, and Shirley Haugen.

Meeting notices were properly posted in three public places in the Town and published in the Daily Press.

Minutes of May 9, 2001 were read and written copies given to Board Members. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Ewer to accept. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to approve C-Side license request. Motion carried unanimously.

Donna presented her report (Treasurer’s). Motion by Ewer and a second by Mihalek to accept. Motion carried.

Received request from Joe Sharp to build a residence on SW SW Sec 9-48-5. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Ewer to grant request. Motion carried.

Opened gravel bids:

Ashland Construction $12.30
Common Trucking $11.15
C & W Trucking $11.50

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Ewer to accept bid from Common Trucking for $11.15. Motion carried.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Ewer to adopt land use plan. Motion carried unanimously. Discussed the printing cost and number to print. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Ewer to print 100 copies in color with 20 of these laminated at a cost of about $600.00.To be done at copy shop. Motion carried.

Gary gave the crew report. Repairs to garage roof, gravel needed, and FEMA flood damage.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

Board of Review
June 11, 2001

Open Book was held Monday June 11, 2001 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the Town hall. Jim Deeth, Ed Pajala, and David & Sally Ekstrand appeared and looked at the assessment roll. They did not file any objections.

Board of Review was called to order at 3:00 P.M. Present, Dick Mihalek, Shane Wyzlic, Ken Ewer, and Philip Tetzner. Dick Mihalek was appointed clerk. It was noted that the assessment roll was signed; assessment change notices were sent out timely, and that notice of Board of Review was published in the Daily Press and posted in three public places in the Town. No objections were filed and no one appeared.

Board of Review adjourned at 5:00 P.M.

Richard Mihalek, Acting Clerk

MAY 10, 2001

Hearing called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Wyzlic. He read the hearing notice and letter from Jim Miller, former Town Chairman. He thanked the committee for their work and turned the meeting over to Steve Bade.

Steve Bade reviewed the plan and called on committee members to explain their input. Everyone wanted the Land Use Plan, after being adopted, to be readily available. Copics at library, government agencies and available to citizens.

Mecting was turned back to Town Chairman who called for voting by ballot. All in favor of having Land Use Plan adopted vote yes. All voted yes. There weren’t any no votes. There was motion and a second to adopt. Motion carried. Plan was adopted. (Link to 2001 Town of Washburn Land Use Plan)

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

People Present:

Darlene Neff                                            Pat Sheridan                                                Kathleen Russell
Bob Brander                                            Tim Kane                                                      Steve Bade
Dave Cook                                                Sherri Cook                                                  Roy Settgas
Garit Tenpas                                             Ron Michael                                                Bob Adams
Phil Tetzner                                              Shane Wyzlic                                              Dick Mihalek
Ken Ewer                                                  Tom Cogger                                                 Shirley Haugen
Larry Badura

MAY 9, 2001

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Wyzlic. Present Tetzner, Ewer, Mihalek, Wyzlic, and Gary Maki. Donna Chapman absent.

Meeting notices were properly posted in three public places in the Town and published in the Daily Press.

Minutes of April 12, 2001 were read and written copies given to Board members. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Ewer to accept. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s report was given to Board members. Motion by Ewer and a second by Mihalek to accept her report. Motion carried.

Gary Maki gave his crew report. Diverting angles above vent pipes on garage, and need of gravel.

Motion by Ken Ewer and a second by Mihalek to place bids for about 1500 yards gravel from Globe pit. Motion carried.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Ewer to accept contract with Bergman Companics Inc. to crack seal one mile on Wannebo Road from Church Corner to Paulson for $1,000.00. Motion carried,

Motion by Ewer and a second by Mihalek to approve Kevin Stephenson’s permit for second residence on SE NW Sec 17-48-5. Motion carried.

Reaffirmed Ron Rachel hobby farm request on SW SW 32-49-5.

Discussed letter received from Derek Brevak’s attorney, Craig Haukaas, concerning hauling from Brevak pit. Chairman Wyzlic contacted our attorney Bill Bussey for advice. Copies on file.

Set Board of Review date for June 11, 2001 from 3 to 5 P.M. Open Book 1 to 3 P.M.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

APRIL 12, 2001

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Mihalek, Tetzner, Wyzlic, Chapman and Ken Ewer. Also Gary Maki.

Meeting notices were properly posted in three public places in the Town and published in the Daily Press.

Minutes of March 13, 2001 were read and written copies given to Board Members. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Ewer to accept. Motion carried.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Ewer to O.K. fixing vents on garage roof and purchasing extension ladder. Motion carried.

Gary gave his crew report. Washouts from heavy rains, damage to garage vents, blacktop patching, needing more gravel, and need of trailer to haul roller.

Donna gave Treasurers report. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Ewer to accept. Motion carried.

Discussed Excel Energy’s request to spray under their power lines. The Town has resolution on file dated May 1978 against any roadside spraying in Town of Washburn. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Ewer to deny request. Motion carried.

Reported that Signa Groves of C-Side Inn has applied for a Class B liquor license.

Received request for a Special Use Permit from Harry Demorest of Lot 15 Block B Textors Addition for mail order wholesale distribution. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Ewer to grant request. Motion carried.

Discussed Fire and Ambulance contract with City of Washburn. Motion by Ken Ewer and a second by Mihalek to approve the 2001-year contract for $34,367.03. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

TOWN OF WASHBURN ANNUAL MEETING
MINUTES – APRIL 10, 2001

Annual meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Richard Mihalek.

Minutes of April 11, 2000 were read. Motion by Steve Bade and a second by Jim Deeth to accept as read. Motion carried.

Steve Bade expressed opinion that Town and Town Board should keep up to date on past annual meeting decisions concerning towers and other environmental issues including monitoring old landfill.

Motion by Steve Bade and a second by Bob Adams that people present at this annual meeting oppose commercial communication towers built in the Town. This reflects on a past resolution passed at the 1990 annual meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Steve Bade complimented Gary Maki on his work efforts in the Town.

Questions asked about more shouldering on certain roads. Wannebo and Ondossagon.

Reviewed Audit report. Motion by Ed Pajala and a second by Susan Hall to accept report. Motion carried.

Discussed damage to vents on roof of garage due to vent location and heavy snow and ice.

Dick Mihalek turned meeting over to Steve Bade to discuss Land Use Plan. He introduced Tim Kane, who has been involved with Land Use in several Towns. Steve went through the March 20, 2001 revised draft. Kathleen Russell reviewed the four maps on the wall.

Motion and a second to set next Annual date on next Tuesday following election 7:00 P.M. at Motion carried. April 9, 2002.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

People Present:

Dick Mihalek                                                  Philip E. Tetzner                                          Kathleen Russell
Ed Pajala                                                          Bea Pajala                                                     Roy Settgas
Gary Maki                                                      Jim Deeth                                                        Ken Ewer
Joe Scholl                                                       Bob Adams                                                      Tim Kane
Kris Edmunds                                               Susan Hall                                                       Mark McGinley
Lisa McGinley                                              Steve Bade                                                        Kerry Tetzner
Terri Bahe                                                      Phil Freeman                                                  Wendy Stein
Shirley Haugen                                            Andrew Okey                                                    Gina Kirsten

MARCH 13, 2001

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Tetzner, Mihalek, Miller, Wyzlic, and Chapman. Also Gary Maki.

Meeting notices were properly posted in three public places in the Town and published in the Daily Press.

Minutes of February 13, 2001 were read and written copies given to Board members. Motion by Miller and second by Mihalek to accept as read. Motion carried.

Donna gave Treasurers report. Noted getting Federal Forest income. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Miller to accept report. Motion carried.

Gary gave his Town crew report. Receiving new International truck, frozen culverts, lots of snow. Motion by Miller and a second by Mihalek to accept report. Motion carried.

Received request from Masterjohn Realty for right away across Town “40” SE SW Sec 29-49-5. Motion by Miller and a second by Mihalek to deny request. Motion carried.

Discussed complaint of lights on Town garage being too bright. Will check into deflectors for them.

Discussed and reviewed insurance coverage change proposed by Rural Insurance. Motion by Miller and a second by Mihalek to accept proposal. Motion carried. Better coverage at about same cost.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

FEBRUARY 13, 2001

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Tetzner, Wyzlic, Mihalek, Miller, and Chapman. Also Gary Maki.

Meeting notices were properly posted in three public places in the Town and published in the Daily Press.

Minutes of January 9, 2001 were read and written copies were given to Board Members. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Miller to accept. Motion carried.

Donna gave her Treasurers report. She mentioned delinquent taxes and dog license collections. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Miller to accept Treasurers report. Motion carried.

Gary gave his report. Snowplowing, air compressor needed, and more salt sand.

Motion by Miller and a second by Mihalek to purchase a new air compressor at a cost of about $2,000.00. Motion carried.

Received request from Ron Rachel SE NW Section 32-49-5 to build a home and storage shed. Motion by Miller and a second by Mihalek to grant this request. Motion carried.

Motion by Miller and a second by Mihalek to pass resolution giving CenturyTel approval to install and work on phone lines on Town right aways. Motion carried.

Motion by Miahlek and a second by Miller to set mileage rate at $ .30 per mile. Motion carried.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Miller to approve lease loan from Security State Bank of Iron River to purchase new 2001 International truck with box, plow, and spreader. Truck cost $47,988.98. Equipment cost $28,798.00. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

JANUARY 9, 2001

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Tetzner, Mihalek, Miller, Wyzlic and Chapman. Also Gary Maki and Ed Pajala.

Meeting notices were properly posted in three public places in the Town and published in the Daily Press.

Minutes of December 12, 2000 and December 19, 2000 were read and written copies given to Board Members. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Miller to accept. Motion carried.

The Treasurer presented her report. She noted excessive charges from Bremer Bank. Motion by Miller and a second by Mihalek to accept Treasurers report. Motion carried.

Gary Maki gave his shop report. Town of Washburn decals for equipment, loader repairs, air compressor, and road signs.

Motion by Miller and a second by Mihalek to grant Mark Turany a permit to build a non farm residence on the NE SE Sec 27-49-5. Motion carried.

Motion by Miller and a second by Mihalek to approve NWCEP to install a noise barrier wall on furnace end of Town hall. Motion carried.

Ed Pajala questioned truck purchase and bidding. Also status of Federal Aid for Wannebo Road.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk