Official Minutes 1.8.13
The January monthly meeting was called to order by Vernon Willenbring at 8:00 pm. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present were Jason Willenbring, Dewey Klaphake, Pat Smoley and Tony Legatt.

The December minutes were read. Neil Franz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

A financial report was given by Duane Janssen. He stated that there was currently $106,849.53 in the tarring fund.

RE: Gravel vs Tar – Pat Smoley was present to give information on gravel versus tar roads. Dewey Klaphake was also present with information he had gotten off the internet. Discussion was held. Dewey Klaphake offered to bring a video to the next meeting and to do a power point presentation at the annual meeting.

RE: Fire-proof Files – Neil Franz presented information on two lateral files he found. Discussion was held. Dan Stommes made a motion to buy the lateral fire-proof files, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Board of Audit – The Board of Audit and Budget Planning Meetings will be held after the February monthly meeting.

RE: GoatRopers Bar & Grill – An application for a liquor license in the name of Stephanie Jacobs was presented. She is planning on leasing-to-own GoatRopers Bar & Grill. Discussion was held. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to approve the application for a liquor license, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6037 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill $ 64.93
6038 US Treasury soc. sec/medicare 303.25
6039 Wakefield Twp COL exp/debt retirement 5314.09
6040 Sunny Brook Ent. snowplowing 5135.00
6041 Star Publications newspaper ads 65.00
6042 Farming Comm. Ctr. annual rent 1650.00
6043 Stearns Cty Assn of Twp county/state dues 1031.64
6044 Stearns Cty Aud/Treas. truth-in-taxation charge 111.00
6045 VOID 0.00

Total $ 13,674.91
Year-to-date Total $ 13,674.91

At 9:30 pm, Neil Franz made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.