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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BOARD OF REVIEW
JUNE 14, 1990

The Board of Review meeting was called to order by Chairman Steve Bade at 5:10 P.M. Present were Tim Retzloff, Shirley Haugen, Steve Bade, Phil Tetzner, Garit Tenpas and Jerry Flonnes.

Motion by Haugen to appoint Garit Tenpas as Clerk for the Board. Garit declined. Motion by Retzloff that Shirley Haugen act as Clerk. Seconded by Bade. Motion carried.

Chairman Bade reported on having listened to Board of Review tapes.

Tom Cogger appeared at Board of Review at 6:35 P.M. Tom was sworn in stating his name is Tom Cogger and stated that he had some questions and had some facts as to values. He mentioned the sales of property in his area as Spurlock’s and Strawns. He stated that the average acre is priced from 200-250 per acre. He stated that he felt that his land was valued too high. Also compared improvements with the St. Germain’s property. He stated that he had checked with Farmer’s Home Administration which values farm or crop land at $100.00 per acre, Nelson field at $258.00 per acre, value of wooded area $233.00 per our Town assessment.

Phil Tetzner, Assessor responded with comparative sales and his reasoning for assessment of property. No action taken.

Donna Chapman, Treasurer, arrived at 7:15 P.M. Chairman Bade asked Chapman to state her name and her statement that the information she was about to present was fact. She stated the value of her property is at $34,400.00 for 40 acres. She had a copy of an appraisal at $31,000.00 dated November 8, 1989 by Emery Mattson. This includes house and garage improvements at $23,000.00, land (40 acres) at $11,400.00. Phil responded with his figures as shown on the assessor’s appraisal card 960 sq. ft 1071 with porch – $16,300.00 pole shed-garage 3200 at $19,500.00 + well $2000.00, septic $1500.00 = $23,000.00. No action taken.

Donna next approached the Board regarding the property listed in her dad’s and her name. The house has an attached garage and is assessed at $67,100.00 x 5 acres land $69,600.00. She also had an appraisal showing the property at $58,000.00 and dated Mar 30, 1990. Phil then responded with his figures: basic house $60,000.00 and extra bath $400.00, fireplace $2500.00, house $63,600.00, had sold for $66,900.00 in 1981. Land 5 acres is at $2500.00 plus well and septic and blacktop-1872 sq. ft., Neste house 1344 sq. ft. No action taken.

Ed Pajala next appeared before the Board relative to the assessed values on wild land regarding only two values being $7800.00 and $9200.00 with no consideration as to the location. Phil stated his reasoning for assessment as he averages the sales. 20 acres $418 per acre, 40 acres $209.00 per acre. Motion by Tim and second by Steve. No action taken.

Motion and a second to adjourn at 9:15 P.M.

Shirley Haugen
Board of Review Clerk

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JUNE 7, 1990

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

Minutes of May 10, 1990 were given to Board members and also read. Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to accept. Motion carried.

Steve Bade reported on letter he received on May 15, 1990 from Phil Tetzner, Clerk, concerning meetings held January 11 and 15, and April 24, 1990.  Chairman Bade gave his response. Copies on file.

Chairman Bade announced that a video camera was operating at this meeting and it was not the Town Board’s doing.

Charlotte Michalik presented a petition signed by 184 residents from resident land owners requesting that the zoning issue be placed on the November ballot. Placed on file.

Jim Miller commented on the zoning informational meeting held May 7, 1990. After hearing above petition was being circulated, he felt another petition should be circulated with another point of view. This petition with 123 signatures was presented to the board with the issue of zoning to be decided by Town Board. Placed on file.

Bill Slicer, Charlotte Michalik, Barb Bitzer, Char Mihalek, Anselle Hokanson, Mickey Zifko, Vaughn Spurlock and Jim Michalik commented on annual meeting vote on zoning and reasoning that people should be able to vote on this issue.

Board commented on three ways to go on this issue. Adopt, referendum, or drop issue. Motion by Retzloff that Town Board adopt county zoning ordinance. Seconded by Shirley Haugen. Bade, yes.  Haugen, yes. Retzloff, yes. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Haugen, seconded by Retzloff to have special Town meeting and public hearing for zoning map and arranging for loan for landfill at 8:00 P.M. on June 27, 1990. Meeting will adjourn and Town Board will have special Town Board meeting immediately following to act on these actions. Motion carried.

Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen to adopt text for approving Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance.  Copy on file. Motion carried.

Discussed loans from State Trust Fund and First Bank of Apostle Islands. Will make decision June 27, 1990.

Discussed liability insurance for Town pond. Motion by Retzloff to get our position in writing, seconded by Haugen. Motion carried.

Discussed snowmobile trail change approval.

Discussed engineering contract with Ayres Engineering. Motion by Haugen, and a second by Retzloff to approve payment of $4,500.00 to Wisconsin DOT to start work on this project. Motion carried.

Motion by Retzloff, and a second by Haugen to ask for bids on 500 yards of road gravel to be stockpiled or spread on Town roads. Motion carried.

Discussed tanker of hot mix from Roffers. Chairman will contact Roffers.

Discussed Town financial planning.

Roy Settgas commented on county owned “40” land sale which he felt should preserved. He read a resolution he wished the Town Board to endorse. Description:  SW NE Sec 4-48-5, Bayfield County Park “40”  that the township work as liaison with a group of private people to request if needed, a special county land sale committee meeting to consider delaying this sale of SW NE Sec. 4-48-5. Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to adopt resolution as read. Motion carried.

Motion by Haugen, and a second by Retzloff to grant a Class B combination liquor and malt license to Signa Groves of C-Side Inn. Motion carried.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to approve ambulance contract with City of Washburn for one year. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

People present:
John & Donna Iverson                                        Philip Tetzner
Ken Swanson                                                        Mickey Zifko
Bill Slicer                                                              Allen Westling
Janice Blakely                                                       Jerry & Eileen Haugen
Jim & Charlotte Michalik                                   Dave Slusser
Charlotte Mihalek                                                 Andrew Oakey
Mike Sorenson                                                      Roy Settgas
Laura Michalik                                                       Betty Ferris
Carl Talvitie                                                           Dale & Donna Brevak
Verna & Jerry Flonnes                                         Bob Adams
Vaughn & Brenda Spurlock                                 Barb Bitzer
Ed Pajala                                                                Dick Mihalek
Anselle & Anders Hokanson                              Donna Chapman
Peter & Liz Sockness                                            Karen & Steve Bade
Jim Miller                                                              Tom & Connie Cogger
Timm Retzloff                                                       Bob Mattson
Shirley Haugen

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MAY 10, 1990

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Bade, Haugen, Tetzner, Chapman and Retzloff.  Also present Jim Michallk, Mike Sorenson,  Carl Talvitie, Jerry Flonnes, Bill Slicer, Bob Short, Donna & John Iverson, Leland Harvey and Bob Adams.

Minutes of Apr11 5, 1990 were read and copies given to board members. Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to accept as read. Motion carried.

Landfill closing equipment costs per hour charges will be: Loader $28.68, grader $31.88, truck $15.68, pickup $6.18, and $12.00 per man hour.

On April l8 Steve Bade gave Phil Ross of Snowmobile Club the permit requested to cross Four Mile Creek.

Motion by Shirley Haugen and a second by Timm Retzloff that Donna Chapman arrange for about a $26,500.00 loan for landfill closing costs.

A letter was sent out by Town Board on April 30th to residents living along truck route for hauling landfill capping clay, advising them the project would be starting in about 2 weeks.

Discussed zoning. Heard comments from residents present. Most residents present would like to have a vote on this issue.

Reported to Board that Signa Groves of C-Side Inn has applied for a Class B combination beer & liquor license.

Annual road inspection will be tuesday, May 15th at 5:00 P.M. at the Town garage.

Motion by Shirley Haugen and a second by Timm Retzloff to sign Road maintenance agreement with Forest Service. Motion carried.

Chairman Bade announced he’d appointed Garit Tenpas to Board of Review.

Set Board of Review for thursday June 14, 1990 from 5 to 9 P.M. Will meet the 12th and adjourn.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills. Board will send thank you notes to Gail Russo, Dave Lee, and Bill Lontz.

Motion and second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

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MAY 7, 1990

Zoning informational meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. Present Steve Bade, Timm Retzloff, Shirley Haugen, Philip Tetzner and Donna Chapman, Town of Washburn officers. Roster was passed around which people present signed. It was never turned in to me.

Present on panel were, Dave Lee, Bayfield County zoning administrator, Bill Lontz, University of WI Land use Specialist, and Gail Russo Town of Bayview resident.

At thís point, I was asked by Shirley Haugen, Supervisor to move and she started recording events of the meeting. I have never seen these notes.

Dave Lee and Bill Lontz gave their presentations. Outline copies on file. Which I was lucky to get. The most notable comment to me came from Bill Lontz, who stated: “Zoning to be effective, needs a supportive community”.

Meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

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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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APRIL 5, 1990

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

Minutes of March 8, 1990 were read and copies given to board. There being no additions or corrections it was moved and seconded they be accepted as read. Motion carried.

Discussed new garbage and recycling enterprise.

Copy of letter dated March 16, 1990 to Dan Peterson DOT was placed on file from Steve Bade. Steve Bade read answers to these concerns .

Town Board signed all five copies of engineering plans with Ayres Engineering Firm for Sioux River Bridge.

Discussed landfill capping costs and some citizens concerns.

Motion by Shirley Haugen and a second by Timm Retzloff that trucks used to haul fill for landfill capping use the back route by way of Maple Hill Drive on the North and West side of Sec 28-49-5 to landfill road, then west on Landfill Road on the South side of Sec 29-49-5 to landfill. Both loaded and empty trucks will use this route. Unanimous vote yes.

Received letter from Russ Fish of Wilhelm Engineering concerning the possibility of grant money from the State of Wisconsin to cover nearly 50% of closure costs.

Received report from Jerry Haugen concerning logging on clay borrow site. He cut 5600 feet of pine and 28 cords of pulp.

Received letter from Washburn Snowmobile Club which Steve Bade read concerning new snowmobile route.

Discussed agenda for Annual Meeting.

Next meeting will be May 10, 1990.

Motion and a second to pay all current town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

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MARCH 15, 1990
SPEC IAL MEETING

Special meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. Present Bade, Haugen, Tetzner, Bud Harvey, Leland Harvey, Ed Pajala, and Timm Retzloff .

Steve Bade reported on landfill meeting he had just attended. Who would repair various roads, gravel storage, pulp stumpage cutting, etc.

Reported on letter from Bayfield County Highway Commissioner who requested our material needs for 1990. Our only need is salt.

Received engineering costs and contract from Ayres and Associates Inc. for Sioux River Bridge and approaches. Total cost $18,824.00. Several questions on wording in contract need to be answered before Town Board will sign. Chairman will call and write requesting this information.

Discussed future projects for the town. Garage, grader, mower, well, handicap person access, fuel tanks for above ground location, land acquisition for building, salt shed, and blacktopping bridge construction.

Discussed personnel policy with two town employees, concerning starting time and attending town meetings.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

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March 8, 1990

Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Bade, Retzloff, Haugen, Tetzner, and Chapman. Minutes of February 8, 1990 were read. There being no additions or corrections, it was moved and seconded they be accepted as read. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to type up minutes monthly and have a copy for each Board Member. Will pay $5.00 per hour. Motion carried.

Received and reviewed well bids from Bob Melin and Larry Lind.

Received agreement with Jerry Haugen to cut pulp on town “40” for clay borrow pit for landfill.

Discussed having a five year financial plan for the town.

Discussed agreement with City of Washburn and Town of Bayview concerning maintenance of landfill site after closing. Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen to adopt drafted agreement concerning this. Copy on file. Motion carried. Also to be reviewed by Bill Bussey, attorney.

Discussed meeting with town employees.

Discussed and reviewed D.O.T. study on stub town roads. Okayed survey and listed objections.

Discussed snowmobile route relocation talked about last month. Will go slow on this issue.

Motion and a second to pay all current town bills.

Motion and a second to have five members on April 3rd Election Board. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

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