JANUARY 12, 1999

Special Town Elector meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. Present Tetzner, Miller, Mihalek, Chapman, Wyzlic, Gary Maki, Ed & Bea Pajala, and Shirley Haugen.

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

Purpose of meeting, to decide if Town should purchase a tractor loader backhoe.

Jim Miller also reported on Fire and Ambulance contract meeting with City of Washburn. No action taken.

Gary Maki stated reasons why he thought the Town should purchase a loader backhoe. Putting in culverts, loading salt and sand, and cleaning out ditches. Basically more efficiency. Motion by Ed Pajala and a second by Donna Chapman to postpone decision to purchase a loader tractor backhoe until Annual meeting. The Board will present their recommendations at that time. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk