Official Minutes 7.2.13
The July monthly meeting was called to order by Dan Stommes at 8:00 pm. The flag pledge was said. Present were Dan Stommes, Neil Franz, Vernon Willenbring and Judy Bruemmer. Also present were Math Schmitz, Dewey Klaphake, Kerry Mergen, Mike Schleper, Norb Jost and Lou Jost. Duane Janssen arrived at 8:20 pm.

The June minutes were read. One correction was made: the damaged driveway belonged to Notch. Neil Franz made a motion to accept the minutes with the correction, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

Duane Janssen gave a financial report.

RE: Fire calls – Kerry Mergen was present to complain about billings he received from the Albany Fire Department and asked what the protocol was for such billings. Discussion was held. Neil Franz will contact the Albany Fire Department regarding the situation.

RE: Jost Culvert – Norb and Lou Jost were present to ask if something could be done regarding the culvert along their property. It was unable to handle the excess water from rains this spring. Discussion was held. The supervisors will check into the possibility of installing a larger culvert.

RE: Gambling Permit – Mike Schleper was present to inform the Township Board that the Farming Baseball Association is applying for a charitable gambling permit at the Trapper Pub & Grub. Discussion was held. The Board stated that they will await any paperwork that might need their signature.

RE: Dustcoating – Neil Franz reported that dustcoating is finished and all went well.

RE: Culverts – Math Schmitz stated that he had a “sink hole” by a culvert along his property and the Board stated that there were a couple of other areas that needed some filling. Discussion was held. The areas will be checked into and be repaired.

RE: Weed Control – Discussion was held concerning weed control. It was decided that each supervisor will take an area to check – the same as they did last year.

The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6102 Lange Trenching blading $ 3184.66
6103 Stearns Cty Aud-Treas assessing fee 6162.00
6104 US Treasury medicare/soc.security 560.00
6105 Minco Tech Center computer/accessories 891.00
6106 Appolis, Inc township website 600.00
6107 Central MN Dust Control dustcoating 10697.50
6108 Void
6109 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 64.93
6110 Pat Schmitz cutting road ditches 1196.70

Total $ 23,356.79
Year-to-date Total $ 141,357.37

At 9:08 pm, Vernon Willenbring made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

Official Minutes 6.4.13

The June 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 Dewey Klaphake, Dale Lange, Bill Otto and Jason Willenbring.

The May minutes were read. Neil Franz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

Duane Janssen gave a financial report.

RE: Dustcoating – Neil Franz gave a report on his researching of 2 dustcoating companies: Envirotech and Central MN Dust Control. Discussion was held. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to hire Central MN Dust Control at the price of $0.83/gallon, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Township Computer – Neil Franz will check into getting a new computer for the township as the township’s computer is out-of-date and not compatible with current technology.

RE: Snowplowing complaint – A driveway (Notch – 21567 300th St) was damaged during snowplowing. Dale Lange will check into it.

RE: Legatt Gravel Pit – Eiden’s expressed concerns about the activity at the Legatt Gravel Pit. Discussion was held.

The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6084 Dewey Klaphake zoning meeting wages $ 64.64
6085 Vernon Willenbring supervisor wages 761.89
6086 Bill Otto zoning adm. wages 64.64
6087 Judy Bruemmer clerk wages 951.20
6088 Wm. D. Scepaniak class 5 on twp roads 34154.40
6089 Neil Franz reimb. mtg fee/mileage 91.50
6090 Neil Franz supervisor wages 443.28
6091 Judy Bruemmer reimb mileage/election judge 167.00
6092 Duane Janssen reimb mtg fee/mileage 75.00
6093 Duane Janssen treasurer wages 595.66
6094 Vernon Willenbring reimb road tour lunches 29.00
6095 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 64.93
6096 Daniel Stommes reimb mtg fee/mileage 92.00
6097 Daniel Stommes supervisor wages 498.69
6098 Bill Otto reimb permit fee/postage 34.00
6099 Daniel Stommes pull in road ditches 550.00
6100 MAT Summer Course/Bd of Equalization 50.00
6101 Lange Trenching blading 5063.61
Total $ 43,751.44
Year-to-date Total $ 118,000.58

At 9:05 pm, Neil Franz made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

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.

Official Extended Meeting Minutes 4.9.13
The extended meeting was called to order by Dan Stommes at 11:01 am. Present were Dan Stommes, Neil Franz, Vernon Willenbring and Judy Bruemmer.

The following warrant was examined, verified and ordered paid:
6078 Sunny Brook Ent. snowplowing $ 3290.00

Total $ 3,290.00
Year-to-date Total $ 61,032.39

It was noted that Blading, Ditch Cutting and Gravel Quotes will be opened at the May monthly meeting.

Road Tour was taken:
246th Ave – maybe some gravel
Hazelwood Rd – good
260th St W (tar) – bridge ’77 looking old – check with Munson
Royal River Rd (tar) – OK
288th St W – gravel
305th St – good
Mahogany Rd – good
310th St – needs blading
320th St W – good
320th St E – gravel in turn-around
228th Ave S – good
228th Ave N – OK
Sand Lake Rd – good
Mapleview Rd N (tar) – good
Mapleview Rd S – good
317th St W – OK
Marshfield Ct/Marshwood Ct/Marshfield Circle – OK
317th St E – good – dustcoat is good too
Fifth Lake Rd N (tar) – good
Minikahda Ct – good
Morningstar Rd (tar) – good
Kriegle Lake Rd – OK – patch on west end uneven
Fifth Lake Rd S – gravel whole road
300th St E – good
300th St W – Buerman to Douvier gravel
307th St – OK
Koop Lake Rd – good
193rd Ave – good
Lindbergh Lane – OK
195th Ave – good
290th St – good
275th St E – OK
275th St W – OK
Clear Lake Rd N – tar good – 290th to north needs gravel
Clear Lake Rd S – blading needed on south side of lake
280th St – good
221st Ave – gravel north end
210th Ave – gravel south end?
218th Ave – good
223rd Ave (tar) – good
Hedgewood Rd – OK – light gravel?
260th St E – blading needed, pull in gravel
Manana Rd E (tar) – repair looks good
Manana Rd W – gravel, fix culvert on east end of road?
288th St E – gravel west end
Kranz Lake Circle N – good
Kranz Lake Circle S – good
Kent Circle – good

At 2:40 pm, Vernon Willenbring made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

Board of Equalization Meeting 4.9.13
The Board of Equalization and Appeals was called to order by Dan Stommes at 10:30 am. Present were Dan Stommes, Neil Franz, Vernon Willenbring, Judy Bruemmer. Also present were Gary Grossinger and Mark Koehn from the Stearns County Assessors Office.

It was noted that the market value on agricultural land has risen approximately 17% and will likely raise that much or more next year. Farming Township had $1.3 million worth of new construction in 2012.

No property owners came to appeal their tax statements.

At 11:00 am, Vernon Willenbring made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

Official Minutes 4.2.13
Official Minutes 4.2.13

The April 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 Darice Stommes, Matt Schmitz, Jason Willenbring, Tony Legatt, Brian Brix, Dale Schroeder, Leo Bloch, Joe Dockendorf, Joe Braegelmann, Jerry Rausch, Mike Schleper and Dean Rausch.

The March minutes were read. Neil Franz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Duane Janssen gave a financial report.

RE: Crackfilling – Discussion was held concerning crackfilling and checking on materials and prices for next year. Supervisors will be watching area roads using different materials and checking with MN Engineering for their advice. Crackfilling on township roads is scheduled to be done next week (week of April 7).

RE: Ditch Cutting – Ditch Cutting quotes will be opened at the May monthly meeting. All quotes are to be hourly.

RE: Tony Legatt Complaint – Mr. Legatt had a complaint about a property owners building being too close to his property. Zoning Administrator Bill Otto stated that he will check into the matter. The board supervisors also stated that they will check on it during road tour.

RE: Manana Road West – Property owners along Manana Road West complained about the condition of their road and that they wanted dustcoating on the road paid for by the Township. Supervisors said they will check the road on Road Tour and discuss the dustcoating issue. It was also suggested that all gravel roads be dustcoated instead of tarring. The Supervisors stated that it would cost over $60,000 a year to do that. It was then suggested to use the tarring fund money for dustcoating. Supervisors stated that taking money out of the tarring fund for another use would have to be decided at the annual meeting.

RE: Blading Quotes – Blading quotes will be opened at the May meeting. Supervisors will be contacting blading contractors.

RE: Zoning Administrator Position – Supervisors asked Bill Otto to submit a letter of resignation so that they could name a new administrator. The Supervisors will contact those who have expressed an interest in the position and asked Bill Otto to also submit the name of anyone he thought would be a good replacement.

RE: Reorganization Minutes – Neil Franz made a motion to approve the Reorganization Minutes with the addition of three resolutions authorizing Supervisors to perform labor for the Township at the rate of $10/hr during the course of the coming year, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Road Tour – The April monthly meeting will be extended to April 9, 2013 in order to do the annual road tour.

The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6067 Joyce Wimmer election judge $ 70.00
6068 Walter Graham election judge 70.00
6069 Mary Lou Salzl election judge 80.00
6070 Bill Otto annual mtg moderator 50.00
6071 County Twp Assn spouses meal/annual mtg 30.00
6072 Stearns Cty Aud/Treas election equip. maintenance 387.50
6073 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 64.93
6074 US Treasury medicare/soc. security 313.66
6075 Star Publications newspaper ads 36.85
6076 MN Eng./Const. Services Manana Road 225.00
6077 City of St. Martin fire protection 4897.53

Total $ 6,225.47
Year-to-date Total $ 57,742.39

Neil Franz made a motion to extend the April meeting to Tuesday, April 9, 2013 following the Board of Equalization Meeting to take the annual road tour, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

Farming Township ReOrganization Meeting 3.21.13
Clerk Judy Bruemmer called the Reorganization Meeting to order at 8:00 pm. Present were Judy Bruemmer, Vernon Willenbring, Neil Franz, Daniel Stommes and Duane Janssen.

Neil Franz and Duane Janssen received their Certificates of Election and took their Oath of Office.

Judy Bruemmer asked for nominations for board chairperson. Vernon Willenbring nominated Dan Stommes, Neil Franz seconded. Dan Stommes accepted the nomination. Neil Franz made a motion to close nominations, Vernon Willenbring seconded. Motion carried. Dan Stommes was named board chairperson.

Judy Bruemmer asked for nominations for board vice-chairperson. Dan Stommes nominated Neil Franz, Vernon Willenbring seconded. Neil Franz accepted the nomination. Dan Stommes made a motion to close nominations, Vernon Willenbring seconded. Motion carried. Neil Franz was named board vice-chairperson.

RE: Zoning Board – Vernon Willenbring made a motion that the per diem for the zoning board be $35, with only the administrator attending monthly meetings and the rest of the board meeting as needed, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Board Member Per Diem – Neil Franz made a motion that the meeting per diem for all elected board positions remain at $60, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Hourly Wage – Vernon Willenbring made a motion to leave the hourly pay at $10, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Supervisor’s Hourly Wage –
Vernon Willenbring made a motion to pay Neil Franz $10 an hour for work other than regular supervisor duties, Dan Stommes seconded. Motion carried.
Neil Franz made a motion to pay Dan Stommes $10 an hour for work other than regular supervisor duties, Vernon Willenbring seconded. Motion carried.
Dan Stommes made a motion to pay Vernon Willenbring $10 an hour for work other than regular supervisor duties, Neil Franz seconded. Motion carried.

RE: Mileage Rate – Neil Franz made a motion to leave the mileage rate at 50 cents per mile, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Treasurer’s Monthly Wage – Discussion was held. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to leave the treasurer’s monthly wage at $75, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Clerk’s Monthly Wage – Discussion was held. Neil Franz made a motion to leave the clerk’s monthly wage at $150 with a $10 monthly reimbursement for computer time, which would be reviewed should computer rates increase, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Zoning Permit Inspection Fee – Discussion was held. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to set the fee amount when the new zoning administrator is appointed, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Fee for Tractor and Equipment – Vernon Willenbring made a motion for the Supervisors to negotiate each case with the owner, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

A ‘Thank You’ will be sent to Stearns Bank for the cookies provided at the annual meeting.

Neil Franz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:38 pm, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

Official Minutes 3.5.13
The March 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 Math Schmitz, Bill Otto, Brian Brix, and Dewey Klaphake.

The minutes from the February monthly meeting, the Board of Audit and the Budget Meeting were read. Neil Franz made a motion to accept the minutes as read,Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

Duane Janssen gave financial report.

RE: Snowplowing – Math Schmitz was present with a complaint about a road not being plowed. Sunny Brook Enterprises will be contacted.

RE: Crackfilling – Three quotes were received for crackfilling: Brix Excavating for 1.20# labor and materials, Wm Scepaniak for 1.33# for rubberized material application and blowing out cracks, and D & J Parking Lot Services for 1.30# for hot-applied material and labor. Discussion was held concerning crackfilling and the different types of materials. Dan Stommes made a motion to award the crackfilling to Brix Excavating, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Ditch Cutting – Ditch cutting quotes will be opened at the May meeting. Quotes are to be hourly.

RE: Zoning Administrator – Two people have expressed interest in replacing Bill Otto as zoning administrator. The supervisors will contact them and discuss the position with them.

RE: Manana Road Project – It was noted that the payment voucher was received from Knife River and the final payment for the project has been sent.

RE: Board of Equalization and Review – It was noted that the Board of Equalization Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 9 from 10:30 to 11:00 am. The notice will be published and posted.

The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6053 Sunny Brook Ent. Inc snowplowing $ 5530.00
6054 City of Albany fire protection 11030.00
6055 Bill Otto zoning adm. wages 32.32
6056 Vernon Willenbring supervisor wages 387.87
6057 Judy Bruemmer re-imb postage/computer 36.52
6058 Albany Post Office stamps 46.00
6059 Neil Franz supervisor wages 277.05
6060 Judy Bruemmer clerk wages 544.86
6061 Daniel Stommes supervisor wages 221.64
6062 Duane Janssen treasurer wages $ 429.43
6063 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 64.93
6064 Star Publications newspaper ads 93.80
6065 Bill Otto re-imb permits/copies 12.00
6066 Voided Check 0.00

Total $ 18,706.42
Year-to-date Total $ 51,516.92

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

Official Minutes 2.5.13
The February 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 Dewey Klaphake, Leo Gerads, Brian Brix, Mike Schleper and Mike Nelson.

The January minutes were read. One correction was made: to ‘void’ check #6045. 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. The current checking balance was $99,997.57.

RE: Gravel vs Tar – Dewey Klaphake was present with more information about his presentation before the annual meeting concerning gravel roads vs. tar roads. The presentation will begin at 8:00 pm. He may also show the Farming Township Website and what it has on it.

RE: Liquor License – Mike Schleper requested approval by the Township Board for a 3.2 liquor license for the Farming Athletic Association. Discussion was held. Neil Franz made a motion to recommend approval of an on-sale 3.2 liquor license for the Farming Athletic Association, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Snowplowing – Discussion was held with Leo Gerads from Sunny Brook Enterprises concerning snowplowing.

RE: Crackfilling – Brian Brix was present to ask if the Township was going to crackfill again this year. Discussion was held. Supervisors stated that others had also expressed an interest in crackfilling township roads. Quotes for crackfilling will be opened at the March meeting.

RE: Manana Road Project – Mike Nelson was present to explain the difference in billing for the project. Discussion was held. It was noted that check #6045 was voided because it was not sent. Mike will contact Knife River and upon receipt of a notarized payment voucher Farming Township will send a check for the final payment.

RE: Absentee Ballot Board – Dan Stommes made a motion to establish an Absentee Ballot Board for the Township Election, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Zoning Administrator Position – Dewey Klaphake stated that he would be interested in replacing Bill Otto as Zoning Administrator.

RE: Community Center Sign – Holly Roush from the Community Center Board notified the Clerk that the Community Center will be putting up a new sign in front of the building and offered to include the Farming Township Board on the sign at their cost. Discussion was held and the Supervisors thought it would be a good idea.

The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6046 COL Fire & Rescue Dist Qtr 1 fire protection $ 1056.85
6047 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 64.93
6048 Office Furniture Solutions fireproof files/delivery 2915.00
6049 MATIT liability/bond insurance 1479.00
6050 Sunny Brook Ent. Inc. snowplowing 4140.00
6051 CVT Manana Road testing 530.00
6052 Knife River Manana Road final payment 8949.81

Total $ 19,135.59
Year-to-date Total $ 32,810.50

The February monthly meeting was recessed at 9:23 pm to conduct the Annual Board of Audit Meeting and the Annual Budget Meeting.
________________________________

The Annual Board of Audit Meeting was called to order at 9:25 pm by Vernon Willenbring. All members were present.

The Board reviewed the 2012 Financial Report. Discussion was held. A correction concerning a .10 error was made. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the financial report with the correction, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor motion carried. At 9:37 pm, Neil Franz made a motion to adjourn the Board of Audit Meeting, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
________________________________

The Annual Budget Meeting was called to order by Vernon Willenbring at 9:39 pm. All members were present. The budget levy proposal for the year 2014 was discussed and set. The agenda for the annual meeting was also reviewed and set. At 10:10 pm Neil Franz made a motion to adjourn the Budget Meeting, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
_____________________________________________

The February monthly meeting was called back to order by Vernon Willenbring at 10:12 pm. All members were present.

As there was no further business, Neil Franz made a motion to adjourn the monthly meeting, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried

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.