Garfield Town Board Meeting
May 11, 2021
Present: Chairman: Ed Gullickson
Supervisor: Don Mork
Supervisor: George Stroebel
Clerk: Sue Knutson
Treasurer: JoAnn Erickson
Residents/Citizens:4
Meeting called to orderby Chairman, Ed Gullickson, at 7:00 pm.
Public Comments: None.
Road Maintenance: Gullickson stated that there are four roads and asked Monarch for an estimated cost for grinding and blacktopping 155th (Roos’ road), 90th (County Road F to 155th), 120th Avenue (1/2 mile from Kennedy Mill to 155th), and 85th Avenue (County Road F to 170th Street).
Request from The Mix Up – Discussion/Action: No attendance from The Mix Up. No action taken.
Yunker Surveying – Ted Hanson Subdivision: Yunker submitted his plans for a subdivision of the Hanson property. The Board stated that there may be issues between Hanson and Polk County. Motion made by Gullickson/Stroebel to approve the five acres with house subdivision as submitted. Carried-unanimously.
Alex Goldfarb – Swenson Subdivision:Alex Goldfarb addressed the Board regarding the Swenson property. Goldfarb would like to change the zoning of the property so he can use part of the property for cabins which would be permanent or semi-permanent. Gullickson asked if the lake is big enough for what Goldfarb wants to do. Gullickson inquired about the sewer system. Dave Nelson stated that there would be a restriction on the square footage of the cabins. Gullickson stated Goldfarb should attend the Planning Commission meeting and then come back to a Town Board meeting. Gullickson also stated the Board needs more information from Goldfarb regarding his intentions, plans, usage, cabin time usage, and potential zoning changes on parcel(s). Nelson commented on a portion of the zoning ordinance.
Final on Kennedy Mill Culvert Replacement: Gullickson gave final costs on the culvert replacement and that the State was sent the information for their portion of the costs.
Animal Control Invoice for Lee Pilgrim: Gullickson stated the invoice can be paid and to invoice Pilgrim for the amount.
Potential Grant Money from IRS – Discussion: Gullickson talked out about what the Town’s Association has posted for the Use of American Rescue Plan Act. The Town needs to obtain a DUNS number per Town Attorney. Once the Town obtains a DUNS number then the Town can apply for funds.
Other Business That May Come Before the Board: Gullickson commented and explained the Municipal Ambulance Service merger with Northland Ambulance Service. The Board needs to decide if they agree with the merger. Agreeing to the resolution does not commit the Town. Motion made by Stroebel/Mork to approve the resolution endorsing the potential merger between the Municipal Ambulance Service and Northland Ambulance Service. Carried-unanimously.
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 11, 2021, Board minutes as submitted. Carried-unanimously.
Adjourn: Motion made by Mork/Stroebel to adjourn meeting, 8:30 pm. Carried-unanimously.
Submitted by: Sue Knutson, Clerk