Garfield Town Board Meeting
February 15, 2010
Present: Chairman: Ed Gullickson
Supervisor: George Stroebel
Supervisor: Donald Mork
Clerk: Sue Knutson
Absent: Treasurer: Valerie Anderson
Meeting called to order by Chairman, Ed Gullickson, at 7:43 pm.
Minutes of last meeting: Motion made by Mork/Stroebel to approve Board minutes as
submitted. Carried-unanimously.
Public Comments: Ron Caroon commented on mowing--wife’s ornamental grass was
mowed down.
Ed Moersfelder wanted to know about the ATV ordinance when it was brought back up.
Update on Road Projects & Construction: Snowplowing is going good. Board is pleased
and cost should be considerably low compared to last year.
Road Equipment Needs for 2010: Mark Knutson presented price quotes on a used skid
steer and on a loader/backhoe. Knutson will get more information on used equipment.
Mower tractor lease is done this year. Gullickson will check on trade-in for a new mower.
Mork would like to see an automatic power shift.
Proposal to Test Residential Wells: Supervisors will look over proposal and will give
comments at next meeting on Tuesday, March 9. Nolan Wall will present proposal at next
meeting.
Cost is not set as to how much it will be and who will pay for it.
Town wants to have a bench mark as to the quality of the water in the Town.
Building Inspection Contract: Contract needs to be updated.
Bids for Town Hall Energy Efficiency Update: Town needs to update Town Hall for energy
efficiency. There are grants to help with costs. Low bids $16,600.
Motion made by Mork/Stroebel to fix town hall in regard to insulation, lighting, heat, windows,
electrical, voting booths, siding, sheetrock. Carried-unanimously.
Gary Lumsden stated that the Town needs a good safe.
Spencer Hammer’s Request for Temporary Easement on Town Owned Land: Board
wants to meet with Mr. Hammer and the Park Committee. Clerk will e-mail Mr. Hammer with
request.
Property Maintenance Ordinance: Town Board did not request or did not ask for ordinance.
Ordinance was presented by the Planning Committee. Gullickson is not in favor. Mork is not
in favor. Stroebel commented on screening the ordinance or needs of people. Gullickson
what one person thinks is junk is another person’s treasures. Ed Moersfelder stated that farm
equipment was exempt from ordinance.
Motion made by Gullickson/Mork to reject ordinance 2-2010. Carried-unanimously.
Road, Driveway, Erosion Control and Storm Water Management Ordinance: Prevailing
wage needs to be added to ordinance in regard to contractors building a road and later turning
the road over to the Town has no expiration date. Cul-de-sacs/hammer-heads need to be
added. Road entrance width to be minimum 30’ is to be added. Fees for culverts are to be
paid prior to permit being issued.
Stroebel would like to see a revised draft before acting on ordinance.
Stevens Engineers will have revised ordinance by next Board meeting.
Preliminary Draft ATV ordinance presented by Supervisor Mork: Mork stated that they
went to five other towns to get copies of their ordinances. Mork also stated that Polaris
donated money for signs for Farmington. Amery stated that Garfield could join their club or
Town could form their own club. Club would do all enforcement and maintenance. Mork had
about 60 people sign form as who was in favor of club. County enforced.
Dave Nelson inquired if DNR has to be involved. Jim Ellefson commented on signage.
Carolyn Lumsden commented on ruts.
Gullickson stated he would see if Tim Moore could be present at the next Board Meeting.
Ordinance will be discussed further at next Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 9.
Statement of Accounts: Profit & Loss statement was submitted. Motion made by
Stroebel/Gullickson to approve Profit & Loss statement. Carried-unanimously.
Approval of Vouchers: Submitted, signed and approved. Motion made by Gullickson/ Mork
approve submitted vouchers. Carried-unanimously.
Treasurer’s report: Submitted. Motion made by Mork/Stroebel to approve treasurer’s report.
Carried-unanimously.
Adjourn: Motion made by Gullickson/Mork to adjourn meeting, 9:48 pm. Carriedunanimously.
Submitted by: Sue Knutson, Clerk