Garfield Town Board Meeting
May 12, 2015
Present: Chairman: Ed Gullickson
Supervisor: Don Mork
Supervisor: George Stroebel
Clerk: Sue Knutson
Treasurer: JoAnn Erickson
Meeting called to orderby Chairman, Ed Gullickson, at 7:00 pm.
Public Comments: None.
Road Maintenance, DOT Presentation on Changes to Kieckhoefer Corner on Highway 65 and Kennedy Mill Road: DOT presented information on what they plan on doing for this particular corner to help reduce the number of accidents. This proposed project is scheduled for 2017 with Highway 65 being detoured through Amery. The proposed diagram is available at the Town Hall. There was discussion on other parts of Highway 65.
Road patching will be starting. Gullickson stated that the Board would like to hold off on 150th due to the cost of DNR permits.
Cabinet for Restroom at Town Hall: Plan and quote submitted to Board for approval. Motion made by Stroebel/Mork to approve the plan for a cabinet by Mark Powell. Carried-unanimously.
Vacating Right-of-Way on Big Lake Park: Tabled to next month.
Maintenance Garage Discussion and Set Special Meeting Date for Approval of Building Project: Gullickson went over preliminary plans. The old shed that is being used now is deteriorating and needs to be upgraded. Gullickson will get new quotes.
Emergency Siren at Park: Siren is up and running. First Wednesday of every month the siren will do a short growl test when set up.
Park Work to be Completed: Mark Knutson stated he would like to see a tall buoy in by the dry hydrant for the fire department. Board stated that Knutson can go ahead and get a buoy to mark the hydrant. Lake Association will take care of installing and removing the buoy.
Fence on the overflow parking is done. Rocking horse is broke again and needs to be replaced. Flag poles still need to be installed. Lawn has been sprayed for weeds.
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 Monthly Board Minutes: Motion made by Stroebel/Mork to approve the May 12, 2015, Board minutes as submitted. Carried-unanimously.
Adjourn: Motion made by Mork/Stroebel to adjourn meeting, 8:15 pm. Carried-unanimously.
Submitted by: Sue Knutson, Clerk