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. Erv Herdering was also present.
Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Mike asked if there were additions to the agenda. Mary Ann asked to have Dennis Taylor and John Hinman added to the agenda. John made motion to approve agenda with that addition, Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion carried
Approval of Minutes: Alan made a motion to approve the minutes from the audit meeting on February 5, 2024. John made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. John made the motion to accept the February 5, 2024 Township Minutes. Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion passed.
Dennis Taylor was present to discuss the proposed plat of property formerly owned by his parents. The 10-acre property would be split into 3 lots, some low areas, but no standing water. The lots would be oversized lots. One lot includes the home and two are bare wooded lots. Each will have more than the 150 ft. road access. The board members had no objection to the proposed plat. John then made the motion to allow them to go ahead. Alan made the second. All in favor, Motion carried.
John Hinman was present to ask what could be done with property he owns at the edge of town. It was not included in the sewer and water upgrades that were done in the city. The board members did not have any suggestions for John, however, encouraged him to contact P&Z when he came up with a plan.
Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for February. Claims list included claims 3919, 3924-3932 for a total of $22,916.11. John made the motion to pay the claims. Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Mail included P&Z, Crisis Line donation request, a postcard from Sourcewell.
The financial report was presented, Alan made the motion to approve the financial report, John made the second. Motion carried.
Road and Bridge Report: Ascot Rd. and 122nd brushing was done and looks good. John was working on tree policy but has had some computer issues. Discussion on Dust Control to be brought up at the annual meeting. Cost for this year is 95 cents per foot. The cost would be slightly less if we did entire roads. John spoke with Loren at the County who said we would need sealed bids due to the cost of repairs on 341st. Mike made a motion to hire Widseth again to do the bids and organizing the project. John made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. John reported a new flag will cost approximately $200 for two flags and stand. John made the motion to order the flags and stand. Alan made the second, all in favor, motion carried. Two trees on 122nd need to be removed, John received a bid from Hoffman Tree service for $1,500.00. John made the motion to have Hoffman remove the trees, Alan made the second, All in favor.
Additional agenda item: Wi-Fi has been hooked up at the Townhall. John felt it would be important to have a second person from the board to become familiar with passwords and location of important papers. As for the insurance benefit, possibly look for option other than raising the life insurance. Weed meeting will be held on March 27th at Browerville, Alan will attend. Equalization meeting is set for April 10th at 1:00.
Public Comments: None
Adjourn: Motion to adjourn by Alan second by John. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Minutes not approved.
Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer
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