MARCH 18, 1997

Special Town Board meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Board members present Mihalek, Miller, Tetzner, and Carlson. Also people listed below.

The purpose of the meeting is to decide which grader to purchase.

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

Motion by Carlson and a second by Miller to dispense with any minutes and Treasurer’s report, as this is a special meeting. Motion carried.

The Chairman asked for comments from the people present. What were prices for Standard Wheel Drive? John Deere $130,000.00. Catepillar – $152,000.00. What is fuel consumption? The same for each machine. What is trade-in value on each machine? Reasons for buying an older model? The B instead of the new C model.

Motion by Ken Carlson to buy the Catepillar. No second. Motion by Miller and a second by Mihalek to buy the John Deere. Mihalek voted yes. Miller voted yes. Carlson voted no. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

People present:

Robert Pratt                                       Frank Faulkner
James Deeth                                      Shirley Haugen
James Michalik                                 Mickey Zifko
Leland Harvey                                   Dale Faulkner
Jerry Haugen

Bill Mihalek                                       Dale Brevak
Ken Swanson                                     Joe Scholl
Dan Anderson                                   James Zifko
Brian Harvey                                     Bob Bitzer
Randy Erickson(C& W of Bayfield)