11-03-1975 TBM
ELK RIVER TOWN BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 3, 1975
Ed Dressig applied for vacating of Township Road. (Running East and West on Section Line
between Sections 11 and 14 of Twp 32 Range 26, as follows commencing at south quarter corner of
section 11 Twp 32 Range 26 running thence east on and along south line of section 11 for 345.02 ft
and terminating)
After looking over plat of section it was determined that road as described would take in a very small
piece of Twp R/W on new road. Mr. Dressig was instructed to abstain. A new legal description
excluding that piece. Further action would be taken at that time.
Mr. Bray appeared to state complaint about board action on establishment of Camp Cozy Road as
shown on Twp R/W plat #1. Mr. Bray was informed of his legal rights of appeal. He stated that he
had already seen his lawyer and that suit would be brought against the board. He further stated that
he has an old suit against the board for past action on said road and that he intended to proceed
with both suits.
Mr. Laman asked if signs had been ordered of his corner. This will be done one 20 MPH and one
Blind Intersection.
A letter from Representative Bob McCarlton was read along with a copy of a letter he had received
from \[blank\] in which he complained that the Town Board would take no action in helping with his
water problem.
On motion by E Rathbun seconded by E Specht it was agreed that Frank Madsen was to call Bob
McCarlton and respond to charges made. Motion carried.
With the Big Lake Twp board in attendance a discussion was held with Laurence Kreger in regards
to snow removal and road maintenance work. This made necessary by the bankruptcy of Big Lake
Sand and Gravel.
After a lengthy discussion the following was agreed upon.
1. Laurence Kreger hired for one year
2. Either party may cancel with 30 days written notice
3. Rate of pay 22.50 per hour.
4. All plowing to be done with either a patrol or truck with wing.
5. All roads to be open by 7 A.M. if at all possible.
6. Sand/salt mix to be billed at cost with $22.50 hourly rate for spreading.
These terms being agreeable to both parties it was moved by E Rathbun and seconded by E Specht
to hire Laurence Kreger. Carried.
General Fund
Balance Forward 13,617.52
Pd out 671.02
12,946.50
Douglas Bell 400.35
Water Booth 28.67
I Moldenhauer 16.00
W.H. Fox 59.00
E Specht 48.00
F Madsen 67.00
E Rathbun 54.00
671.02
Revenue Sharing
Balance Forward 640.88
Deposit 2362.00
3002.88
Pd out 1,690.88
1,312.00
Consulting Eng 1,690.88
Road and Bridge
Balance Forward 21,057.11
Pd out 6,844.30
14,192.81
Big Lake Sand 6,844.30