Official Minutes 5.7.13
The May monthly meeting was called to order by Dan Stommes at 8:00 pm. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present were Bill Otto, Dale Lange, Math Schmitz, Brian Brix, Rick Rothstein, Patti Zimmerman and Dewey Klaphake.

The April minutes were read. Neil Franz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried. The Board of Equalization minutes were read. Neil Franz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried. The Extended Meeting minutes were read. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

A financial report was given by Duane Janssen.

RE: Rothstein Red Stone Ridge Plat – Mr. Rothstein presented the plat to the Board. Discussion was held. Neil Franz made a motion to accept and sign the plat, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Crackfilling – Mr. Brix reported that the crackfilling was completed. He noted areas on Clear Lake Road and Manana Road that might need attention. The supervisors will look into it.

RE: Ditch Cutting – Only one quote was received for ditch cutting. It was from Schmitz Mowing Service. It was for $60.00/hr – the same as last year. No other contractor presented a quote. Discussion was held. It was decided to cut twice a year. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to accept the quote and hire Schmitz, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Blading Quotes – Only one blading quote was received. It was from Lange Trenching for $41.00 a mile. Sunny Brook Enterprises stated they were not interested in giving a quote. Discussion was held. Neil Franz made a motion to accept the quote and hire Lange Trenching, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Gravel Quotes – Only one gravel quote was received. It was from Wm. D. Scepaniak Inc for $7.60 c/yd for class 5. No other contractors wished to present quotes. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to accept the quote and hire Scepaniak, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Dustcoating – Neil Franz stated he is still checking out contractors and will give a report at the June meeting. Patti Zimmerman asked if there was a special dustcoating that would work well with the RAP that is on the road in their area. Discussion was held and Neil will check it out. Patti also stated that there are a lot of nails on their road and was wondering if that came from the RAP. Discussion was held and it was decided that it was not from the RAP.

RE: Trapper Pub & Grub Liquor License – An application for an On/Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 was presented to the Board. Discussion was held. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to sign the application, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Zoning Administrator – A letter of resignation was submitted by Bill Otto effective May 7, 2013. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to accept the resignation, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried. Bill Otto also stated that the Legatt matter was taken care of. The Board thanked Bill Otto for his years of service. Discussion was held. The Board asked Dewey Klaphake if he was interested in being Zoning Administrator and if the current per diem of $35/meeting and $10/permit fee were OK with him. Dewey replied ‘yes’ and Bill Otto also recommended him for the position. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to appoint Dewey Klaphake as Zoning Administrator, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6079 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill $ 64.93
6080 Sunny Brook Ent. Inc. snowplowing 1750.00
6081 M-R Signs Inc 911 signs 36.97
6082 COL Fire & Rescue District Qtr 2 fire protection 1056.85
6083 Brian Brix Exc. crackfilling 10308.00

Total $ 13,216.75
Year-to-date Total $ 74,249.14
At 9:19 pm Neil Franz made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.