JUNE AGENDA MEETING MINUTES

JUNE 2, 2009

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Jeff Bachke. Present for the meeting were chairman Bachke supervisor Greg Andrews, clerk Patti Alander, deputy clerk Cammy Hansen, treasurer Holly Herstad and residents Bill Rosenbush and Jeff Johnson. Supervisor John Werner was absent.

Residents Bill Rosenbush and Jeff Johnson asked the board to consider changing our firearms ordinance so that it would allow bow hunting within the township. Greg stated he believes that the DNR will also need to approve this. The main issue with the ordinance that prevents bow hunting is the current setbacks; our Ordinance 8 says 750 feet and does not differentiate between guns and bows and arrows. After discussion, it was decided that the town will do further research on the subject and decide if we need to rewrite the ordinance or by passing a resolution which would allow the hunting. Cammy will check with surrounding cities/ towns to see how their firearms/bow hunting ordinances read. Patti wonders if the fact that the town does not have its own police department will be an issue. The board supports the proposal as long as we can have specific guidelines in place. All agree that the town has a problem with deer/vehicle accidents. The state’s bow hunting license would cover hunters in Rice Lake Township; the town does not need to issue individual permits. Jeff Bachke asked what a safe setback distance would be; Jeff Johnson believes that the state’s setback is 500 feet or 250 feet with the landowner’s approval. We also want to be sure that we have qualified bow hunters; we may want consider a proficiency test as the City of Duluth does, require a minimum height of the stand, or other limitations. However we also do not want to make it overly restrictive or labor intensive. The town will do further research.

Chairman Bachke went over the dates for upcoming meetings.

A motion to approve the May 12, 2009 Board meeting minutes and the May 20, 2009 MSA Professional Services meeting regarding the West Calvary Road project was made by Greg and seconded by John. Motion carried.

Clerk Alander asked the board about the requirements for driveways on the property that Cory Stafne is attempting to sell. The board stated that the town’s existing road standards should be enforced. Patti will let him know the standards.

Cammy presented a proposal for summer hours for she and Patti to try; Cammy will be working four ten hour days and Patti will work four nine hour days and a four hour day. Both Cammy and Patti will be flexible with their schedules and will make adjustments as needed. Jeff asked if Kathy could also be included in this rotation. Cammy will ask her about that. All board members agreed to try the schedule with the understanding that if there is a glitch, we will revisit the issue.

Patti reminded those present that WLSSD will be meeting regarding lift station 9 on Friday.

The park irrigation system is set to be started up on Wednesday. Greg said that we are apparently short one line; Patti will check the plans and let Twining Electric know.

Greg stated that he spoke with an ATV rider with a large dog that was in the park prior to tonight’s meeting. Greg informed the rider that neither ATVs nor dogs are allowed in the park.

Patti is checking with Wagner to ask them to pay for the repair that Shelton made. The board believes that Wagner should be paying for the repair.

Jim Pucel called Jerome to complete the lift station 3 work. They need the phone line installed before they are able to complete it. Patti called Telephone Associates and the line will be installed tomorrow.

Patti stated that the expenses related to the break that Hanco experienced will be on the June Board Meeting agenda. Also on the agenda will be a special assessment deferral, an event permit for the Fall Inn and an amendment to the water tower antenna lease agreement.

Chairman Bachke asked if the town has had any response regarding the CUP denial for Outskirts Village. None has been received.

A discussion regarding accepting emails as official complaints is valid. This will be placed on a future board agenda.

Having nothing further to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.