Garfield Town Board Meeting
July 10, 2012
Present: Chairman: Ed Gullickson
Supervisor: George Stroebel
Supervisor: Donald Mork
Clerk: Sue Knutson
Absent: Treasurer: Valerie Anderson
Meeting called to orderby Chairman, Ed Gullickson, at 7:00 pm.
Public Comments: Paul Schaeffer, Amery Economic Development Corporation (AEDC), presented information on AEDC as far as what it is and what they do. Schaeffer also asked whether the Town would renew membership. Gullickson stated that he will put AEDC on the August agenda for consideration.
Road Construction: Town is progressing on the Local Roads Improvement Program (LRIP) Project Agreement. Town will be placing an ad for bids for 65thAvenue and 170thStreet. The TRIP funds the Town will receive is approximately $16,452.07.
Mark and Rick are doing ditch work on 150thStreet. Chip sealing was completed on 70thAvenue and will be fogged sealed.
130thsouth of County Road C and Lone Pine Court will have ditch work and reconstruction done in 2012-2013.
120thAvenue (from Y east ½ mile) and Kennedy Mill Road (from Hwy 65 to 155th) will need to considered for improvements in 2013.
Town Hall Open House/125thAnniversary – August 18 1-5 pm: Gullickson and Ward will get maps done. Gullickson will get minor things (wood trim, display cabinet, etc) done.
Stop Sign Request – Lone Pine Lane: Scott Ward, Stevens Engineers, investigated the area and evaluated it. Ward came to the conclusion that that particular area did not warrant a stop sign and that Lone Pine Lane and Lone Pine Court meet the required recommendations.
Review of Big Lake Property Assessments – Discussion: Gullickson talked to Bowmar about reappraising the back lots on Big Lake for the next year.
Clerk’s Report: Submitted and reviewed.
Approval of Vouchers: Submitted, signed and approved. Motion made by Stroebel/Mork to approve submitted vouchers. Carried-unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report: Submitted and reviewed.
Approval of Board Minutes: Motion made by Stroebel/Mork to approve the July 10 Board minutes as submitted. Carried-unanimously.
Adjourn: Motion made by Stroebel/Mork to adjourn meeting, 8:26 pm. Carried-unanimously.
Submitted by: Sue Knutson, Clerk