Call to Order: Mike Rohe called the meeting to order at 8:00 pm. The pledge of allegiance was recited.
Members Present: Mary Ann Primus, Mike Rohe, Alan Roering and John Young. Also present were Erv Herdering and Sharon Roering.
Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Mike asked if there were additions to the agenda. John suggested having Blaine from Widseth speak after the minutes were approved rather than later in the meeting. John made the motion to approve agenda with that change. Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion carried
Approval of Minutes: John made the motion to accept the May 6, 2024 minutes. Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion passed.
Blaine from Widseth Engineering explained the lowest bid for the work on 341st, Part of Brakken and 130th E came in from Joe Riley Construction. He stated the cost would come to $456,476.80. The crew would be able to start soon and would probably take 1-2 weeks depending on the weather. John made the motion to accept the bid from Joe Riley Construction, Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. Blaine then asked if the board was planning on supervising the work or if they should be doing that or a combination. John made the motion to have Widseth oversee the project and keep the supervisors informed as the project gets underway. Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion caried.
Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for May. Claims list included claims 3959-3971 for a total of $59,593.00. John made the motion to pay the claims. Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Mail included the population estimates from the State of Minnesota as of April 1, 2023 population is 550. PNP reimbursement has been received by the Secretary of State.
The financial report was presented, John made the motion to approve the financial report, Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. Board members instructed the clerk to check on loan options and whether to cash in the CD that is up for renewal.
Road and Bridge Report: John presented the tree policy he has been working on and the board will review it and discuss at July meeting. John will order the signs that were approved at the May meeting. Chiippewa RD- discussion on spray for the road from the last property owner around corner to 150th. John made a motion to have the end of the road sprayed, Alan made the second, All in favor. Motion carried. Also had a request for when that road will get tar. Angler Drive- property owner asking about what could be done to correct the washout issue. There isn’t really a ditch there, Erv and John will check out the site. John made the motion to have Hinman Lawn Service do the beach maintenance and some work on the grounds but not to do anything with the shoreline right now, due to high water level. Alan made the second, Motion carried. Discussion was had about the fee for use of skidloader for maintenance by a supervisor. John made a motion that it be set at $100 with a minimum of 1 hour. Alan made the second, All in favor. Motion carried.
Additional agenda item: Information from Sourcewell was reviewed and it was decided to invite someone from that office to a future meeting. District Meeting will be held in Clarissa on August 22. Insurance rates were presented. Election judge training is underway and judges will need to be appointed next month. At the clerk’s request, John made the motion to have the clerk order reflective vest for supervisors when out on the roadways. Alan made the second, all in favor. Motion carried.
Public Comments: None
Adjourn: Motion to adjourn by Alan second by John. All in favor. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:25 pm
Minutes not approved.
Submitted by Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer
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