Garfield Town Board Meeting
March 15, 2022
Present: Chairman: Ed Gullickson
Supervisor: Don Mork
Supervisor: George Stroebel
Clerk: Sue Knutson
Treasurer: JoAnn Erickson
Residents/Citizens:10
Meeting called to orderby Chairman, Ed Gullickson, at 7:00 pm.
Public Comments: Diane Anderson had a couple of questions regarding OSHA standards regarding the decibel levels and would like to see them raised. Anderson also commented on the Board not following the ordinances and permits.
Pam Ince inquired about a neighbor using a chain saw. Dave Nelson stated that nothing would happen until the Board gets a complaint. Stroebel stated that neighbors should collaborate their issues. Nelson stated that the neighbors should be handling the matter first by themselves.
Final Review of Noise Ordinance: Stroebel addressed the issues that were raised at the public hearing with Dave Nelson and the owners of the taverns in Garfield. Nelson stated that with the first complaint the Board gets that the Board will call the person with the noise to contact the complainant. The decibel level will be taken at the complainant’s property line. Stroebel stated that the Planning Committee would discuss this further at their next meeting and would like the matter tabled to the April board meeting.
Road Construction Update & Federal/State Road Construction Grant: Gullickson talked to Monarch and stated the blacktop went up $22,000 per mile which would make it roughly $150,000 to blacktop one mile. Gullickson suggested that the Board wait for the pricing to come down before blacktopping.
120th still has work to be done, Duck Lake Road work is done, and 90th Avenue still has work to be done.
Gullickson stated that the State Infrastructure has money available for road construction at a 80/20 sharing from the federal infrastructure funding. Whatever the Town applies for the roads have to be shovel ready.
Knutson asked the Board about the turnaround/hammerhead at the end of Walleye Court. Gullickson stated that they can go look at the site and talk with the owner.
Sunrise Beach Boat Landing Plan: B32 Engineering submitted plans on the upgrade of the boat landing. Mark Knutson stated that the DNR stated that the Town can fill the landing back to the original lake edge. Knutson stated that he can get the old ramp out. Gullickson stated he would like to apply for some grants to help with this project. Knutson will apply for the permits from the DNR. Gullickson and Knutson suggested that the landing be shut down when work begins.
Park Fence: The current fence is 15 years old and is falling down. Gullickson stated that there are a couple of options for replacement. Gullickson is going to check to see what kind of grants that are available. The quotes are for a concrete fence at $65,000 for two rails and $71,000 for three rails.
The walking bridge also needs some attention. Mark Knutson and Dave Campbell will be looking into that matter.
Approval of Operator Licenses: Stroebel reviewed the submitted applications. Stroebel approved the submitted applications with the exception of one that is conditionally approved waiting their Safe Server Certificate. Motion made by Stroebel/Gullickson to approve the submitted applications with conditions. Carried-unanimously.
Planning Committee Update – Land Subdivision Section 21: Josh Yunker submitted a certified survey map for a minor subdivision for . Dave Nelson stated that the Planning Commission approved this minor subdivision. Motion made by Gullickson/Stroebel to approve the minor subdivision for the Lundmark property. Carried-unanimously.
Alex Goldfarb was notified that the Zoning Ordinance changes to Article 3 Zoning Districts will be sent to County and put on our website. Motion made by Stroebel/Mork to approve the changes to Article 3 Zoning Districts. Carried-unanimously. Goldfarb inquired about the process of his plans to start. Gullickson stated to Goldfarb that he should wait until County approves the changes/plans before he starts anything. Goldfarb inquired about the septic system.
Other Business That May Come Before the Board:
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/Gullickson to approve the March 15, 2022, Board minutes as submitted. Carried-unanimously.
Adjourn: Motion made by Mork/ Stroebel to adjourn meeting, 8:20 pm. Carried-unanimously.
Submitted by: Sue Knutson, Clerk