HomeMy Public PortalAboutTBM 1993-10-06The regular meeting of the Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
Board present were Mayor Jensen, Klancke, Johnston, Schauner,
Muhlbauer, Swatzell, and Finlay. Also present were Brown,
Winter, Opitz and Morrow.
Minutes of the Sept. 15th meeting were approved as written.
Ordinance 202 an extension of time for the signatures for
Ordinance 201. Finlay moved to approve Ordinance 202, 2nd
Swatzell, carried.
Vote 4 -2 Muhlbauer and Klancke opposed.
Denny Clotfelter gave a report regarding the Visitor Center and
worked up a proposal for winter hours. Board would like to
change the proposed hours to noon to 7 or 8 p.m. Also the plaque
information, should be copied and obtained inside as night time
reading in the cold will be impossible. Board wants to go ahead
with the idea.
Opitz gave project updates.
Fraser Ave. Railroad.
TOWN B OARD
OCT. 6, 1993
Opitz reviewed the contract work, work the Town did on the
project, and problems the job had that ran into overruns on Town
time. Schauner added more information to the Town time work that
Opitz did not account for. Board concluded that projects should
relate a better accounting of Town time and relay this to project
costs in some manner so that the total costs of the job were
known, even though it is considered soft dollars on the Town
portion of work.
Brown reviewed the extra paving projects. Some of the private
parties have arranged paving with contractors. The Town has
arranged for Western Paving to do the portions at Amtrak. They
do not know what day it will be done, but if the weather does not
cooperate, it will be in the spring. The Crooked Creek is to pay
for 4 or 5 spaces at Amtrak location, for additional parking
needs of the business. Brown discussed the Vet Clinic needs.
They would like the Town to consider paving the 10' ROW up to the
portion she will pave. The Vet Clinic may also be using Western
Paving, but they do not any one to do the prep work. After
lengthy discussion, Muhlbauer moved to pave the additional 10'
ROW at this location, have the Town crew do the prep work for the
vet clinic parking, but to bill the Vet Clinic for class "c "as
used, 2nd Finlay, carried.
Opitz reviewed that the contractor paved to wide on Railroad Ave.
and is asking to be paid for the work. Board agreed to pay
$35.00 per ton, material cost only, for the 2 feet at an approx.
cost of $340.00.
Opitz reviewed Highway 40 path project. Contractor has not
started yet. Opitz is reviewing the power line etc. that is
sharing the same easement. Fencing will be started soon with as
much dirt work done as weather will allow.
Parkway project going good. More dirt has been used than
expected in the contract.
Finnegan's Liquor Licence renewal. Clerk reported that the
Sheriffs report is not available yet on this licence. Schauner
moved to approve the licence and allow Mayor's signature if the
report come in favourable, 2nd Swatzell, carried.
Brown reported that Ron Anderson had asked if the Board would ask
the Judge to waive penalties on the zoning summons he received as
the trailer was removed one day later than ordered due to movers
time problem. Swatzell made a motion to ask for waiver since the
problem was taken care of, 2nd Finlay, carried.
Brown stated that no bids have been received for the roof at the
old Town Hall. Board discussed this and decided to just do a
temporary patch on the roof at this time, The Roofing Co. will
do this work some time soon.
Brown does not have prices for street signs yet. Tabled.
Brown reviewed the ISTEA grant application that was filed a
couple of weeks ago.
Manager's report.
The Halloween party committee is requesting money. Finlay moved
to fund it at $200.00, 2nd Muhlbauer, carried.
Brown reviewed the letter from the building Inspector concerning
the Lightning Liquor building. Alves will receive a copy of this
letter and he will need to address these problems.
Mary Clark has corresponded on the problem of a trailer on her
property that is not allowed under Zoning. Ms. Clark has
responded and will be asking for a variance at the Board of
adjustment.
Chamber financial were in included in the packets.
Schauner reviewed that several long term vehicles were at the
Railroad ROW that need to be removed.
Top soil that was placed in storage, is not available, we should
look into this.
Finlay moved to go into executive session to discuss a court
case, 2nd Klancke, carried. 10:50 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.