The Town of Trade Lake

The Meeting was opened by Chairman, Jim Melin. Minutes of the April 16, 2009 meeting were read. Motion to approve minutes by Roger Hinrichs, second Jeff Lade. Motion carried and the minutes were approved. The Treasurers report was reviewed. Total assetts in all accounts are $184,449.76. There was a motion made by Jeff Lade to approve the Treasurers report, second by Roger Hinrichs. The motion carried. Resident Issues: Chairman Melin opened the floor for discussion as to the adoption of an Ordinance allowing ATV's the use of Town Roads. Those in attendance who are in favor of this Ordinance sited these advantages, ATV's can be used to help neighbors and family with dock installation and removal, also for other types of yard work. They would also like to be able to use thier ATV's for short visits and trips which saves on gas consumption of taking a larger vehicle. The point was brought up that the state requires these ATV's be licensed by the state and that they are capable of traveling at the speeds posted on a 45 mph road. Danny Carlson presented the Board with a fax from the Town of Farmington in Polk County that is in the process of passing this ordinance. It gave an example of possible rules and regulations. We would be required to post signs indicationg ATV use and where ATV use ends. Polaris has in the past given funds to pay for the signage. A letter from Craig Lundeen requesting the Town not approve this was read. He stated that he does not see the need for ATVs to have road use and feels it would be dangerous. He made the point that due to the fact we have no recreational trails in Trade Lake there is no practical purpose in using public roads other than for agricultural purposes. He feels that maintenance costs would increase and that there would also be liability issues. Allan Fanum stated his concerns as to safety issues and also damage done to the roads. Danny Carlson offered to provide the board with a list of Towns that have passed this ordinance. He will also contact Rick McWiggin who is informed on this issue and request he attend our June meeting and give the board more information. The clerk will also contact Rural Mutual Ins. and find out if this will affect our insurance and to what extent we will be liable. She will also contact the WTA Legal Dept. for added information. The Board reviewed two liqour license applications. Trade Lake Valley Store and SCD Trading, LLC for the Trade River Winery. The board will not change fees for liqour licensing. These applications will be moved on at the June meeting after publication. Chair. Melin gave the board an update on the Ambulance Meeting he attended at the County. While North Ambulance Srvc. will not be increasing thier fees in 2010 they indicated that they would once again be increasing substantially in 2011. It was pointed out at the County meeting that towns in Burnett County are paying a substantially hire amount for Ambulance service from North than neighboring Counties. It was the general feeling voiced by many towns in attendance that there is a need to find a different service provider. Roger Hinrichs will contact North Land Ambulance Srvc. and ask if they could send a representative to our June mtg. We must make a decision on this issue at the June mtg.as our contract stipulates we give North 6 months advance notice that we will not be renewing our contract with them in 2010. Dennis Quimby and Bruce Gustafson requested the Board approve a zoning change to 1 acre that Quimby would like to purchase from Gustafson. This purchase will incorporate the buildings from the original farmstead purchased by Quimby prior. The board approved this zoning change. The clerk will send a letter to Jim Flanigan at County Zoning Admin. Road Maintenance: Dwight is cutting trees and finishing prep work on Lakewood Drive. He contacted Dave Grindell, the town attorney concerning the issue with land owners on Spirit Lake Road. Mr. Grindell will look into the towns legal right concerning road right of way and get back to Dwight. The clerk will check with Rural Mutual Ins. about replacing the cracked windshield on the Town Truck. Dwight and Deb will work on getting the annual PACER road ratings done. Dwight talked to Kay Freeburg about setting up the recycle drop off at the same location as our current recycleables allowing Larry to supervise both. Dwight feels that the far west end of the town shop would be sufficient. The board would prefer to see a seperate receptacle and asked Dwight to see if Kay can leave some type of temporary receptacle until such time as he has roll off dumpsters available. They suggested a semi trailer. The clerk will publish for bids to grind and pave Lakewood Drive. We will request the bids be seperated out for both jobs. These bids will be reviewed and voted on at the June meeting. Next meeting will be June 11, 2009 at 7:00PM. Agenda: Vote on Liquor Lic. Applications Discuss Ambulance Service ATV Ordinance Open Bids for Grinding and Paving Lakewood There was a motion made by Jeff Lade to adjourn the meeting, second by Roger Hinrichs. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned. Deborah L. Christian, Clerk