JULY 9, 2002

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Tetzner, Ewer, Mihalek, Cook, and Chapman. Also others listed at end of minutes.

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

Minutes of June 11, 2002 were read and written copies given to Board Members. Motion by Ewer and a second by Cook to accept. Motion carried.

Treasurer gave her report. Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to accept. Motion carried.

Will reinvest CD’s at best rate.

Discussed annexation by Cities of Town land for whatever reason.

Discussed Leafy Spurge, a noxious weed, gaining a foothold on South Maple Hill. People in attendance would like the cooperation to try to control this dangerous weed.

Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to approve Scott Nevold’s request for Mukluk Mushing (Dog Sledding) in SE SE Sec 21-49-5. Motion carried.

Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to approve a household occupation to Becky J Brown for off site sale of plants in SE ¼ of  NW ¼, NE ¼ of SW ¼ and NW ¼ of SE ½ Sec 4-48-5. Motion carried.

Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to approve Scottie and Cheryl Sandstrom’s request to build a residence in the N ½ of Lot 3 Textors addition Sec 12-48-5 and to approve a request of Bruce Hedin to build a residence in SW SW Sec 12-48-5 Lot 5 and to approve a request of David Cook to  build a residence in SW SW Sec 26-49-5. All three requests were granted with all members voting yes.

Robert Pratt asked about the east hill of South Maple Drive just West of Coggers. Some discussion.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills. Motion carried.

A Motion and second to adjoum regular meeting and go into closed session. Motion carried.

Closed session concerned Gerald Hesterberg’s employment with the Town. Motion by Ewer and a second by Cook to go out of closed session. Motion carried.

Motion by Jamie Cook and a second by Ken Ewer to terminate Gerald Hesterberg’s employment with the Town at the completion of his 40 hour work week of July 15, 2002. Motion carried with 3 aye yotes.  Basic reason, personal conflict.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

People present:

Michelle Bodam                                       Scott Nesvold                                 Jim Miller
Charles Bodam                                        Marcia Pratt
Gerald Hesterberg                                   Robert Pratt
Becky Brown                                             Steve & Karen Bade
Kenneth Bro                                             Ed Pajala
Ronald Michael                                        Phil Freeman