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JULY 8, 2010 TOWN OF RICHMOND BOARD MINUTES Chairman Rehnelt called the meeting to order at 6:p.m. Present were Chairman Rehnelt, Supervisors Knutson, Berquist, Naser, Volkert, Treasurer Kelly, Clerk Preece, Attorney Scott and Planning Commission Chair Derrick. Other attendees signed in were: Warren Bader, Bev O’Connell, Bill O’Connell, Kim O’Connell, John Kelly, Jeff Dionisopoulos, Becky and Dave Miller, Jennifer Havens. The agenda was approved on a motion by Knutson/Volkert. The minutes of June 10 and June 29 were approved on a motion by Knutson/Rehnelt. The treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Rehnelt/Berquist. PUBLIC INPUT—The Millers and O’Connells were present regarding the access to CTH GG from their residences. The discussion of the last meeting was relayed to them and at the present time, there is no change in the driveways. RECYCLING PRESENTATION—Jennifer Havens, the environmental specialist for St. Croix County gave a presentation on recycling. She gave a brief background on relationships with other recycling centers and the DNR. For a population over 5,000, the municipality must provide curbside service and under 5,000, there is a choice of curbside service and a recycling center. We presently have both as some garbage haulers provide curbside service in Richmond Township. She recommends that we develop a policy on who we service, what we accept, how payment is made, management responsibilities as some centers have joint management and financial support between municipalities. A new law is taking effect on Sept. 1, 2010 and we don’t know the effects of that yet. There will be a county meeting on August 6 regarding changes and also regarding the contract with other counties entered into by St. Croix County regarding payment for some recyclables. REPORTS 1. Building Inspector/Permits—1 new home, 2 decks, 1 fence. 2. Animal Control—3 animal calls. 3. Planning Commission—Tom reminded us of the open house on August 9 regarding the comprehensive plan. Next meeting is July 12. 4. GEN—The library issue was discussed, especially regarding the offer from Tom Doar. Richard Volkert pointed out the lack of communication, primarily on this issue, and how could this proposal be rejected when it wasn’t considered by any public entity. Berquist also questioned our relationship with the city and the benefit to our town versus benefit to city. Who needs who the most? Todd recommends our continued input, while Volkert wanted to make a motion to withdraw from GEN. It will be on the August agenda. There was no discussion on dog problem at this GEN meeting as planned. 5. Ambulance—Next meeting is July 22. Matt Melby will be doing presentations regarding using the middle school grounds as ambulance garage. 6. Fire—The fire chief is still working on billing issue. 7. Landfill—No meeting 8. Transportation—Discussed widening 170th Ave. this year and finish blacktopping next year. Also will do crack filling on 150th , 160th & 170th avenues, all west of 95th St., also a mile on 130th Ave. postponing the prior recommendations. Cost for crack filling is $2,000-$5,000/mile. 9. WTA—No report. NEW BUSINESS 1. Engineering Services Contract—The contract has been received from Cooper Engineering, and reviewed by Attorney Scott, who recommended approval. Berquist moved to approve, second by Volkert. On a roll call vote with 5 votes for approval, this motion passed. 2. Annual Meeting Items. Item 1: Hockey Proposal. This item is advisory only. Questions were raised as to whether this money can come from park fund dollars; Berquist says park fund dollars should be used for trail or path and Knutson thinks we should wait until fall to determine how much money is left in that fund. The hockey association did remind the board that they came to the annual meeting and made a formal request. This issue tabled, without motion, until October or whenever we know more of trail costs. Item II: Advisory Board Motion: Discussed the motion to take money for previous proposal from park fund . Item III: Long terms plans for supporting other groups. Perhaps having a park impact fee was discussed. Item IV: Ban of construction material at recycling center and a box for all metals. It was felt our recycling changes will address this. 3. Sanitary District—Gary Knutson will follow up on this, as the town really is not part of this. He is to contact Gordy Green. 4. Letter to Residents—Two items suggested for inclusion are fire billing explanations and recycling center change information. Board is to consider other items to be included as they come about. 5. Environmental Clean Up @ Town Hall—A lot of questions are being asked on the contaminated site because of fuel tanks. The year of contamination was 1996. Berquist wonders if you can just blacktop over them and Rehnelt will contact Pat Collins and Cedar Corp. UPDATES 1. Orf met with Dean Albert and a contractor trying to solve this building code violation. Attorney Scott recommends giving him a time frame to resolve this, citing the end of August. If this issue does go to court, it will be a stronger case if we have tried to work with him previously. 2. The building inspector insurance issue will be on August agenda as we try to determine how other building inspectors address this. 3. Mr. Feist is working with the town on maintaining fences and respecting town right of way. 4. One person at Lundy’s Preserve has contacted Todd regarding their crushed culvert. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The 140th St. project should be available for bidding in 45 days 2. We need to continue the recycling evaluation process. Issues discussed were: getting rid of the dump like appearance of our town hall site, getting rid of dumpster trash in a more timely manner, and having New Richmond Tree Service remove some trees and clean up behind town hall. 3. Building code ordinance will be reworked and on August agenda as will the building inspector procedural letter. 4. Vicious dog ordinance to be on August agenda, also the road and driveway ordinance. The mobile home ordinance will be delayed until October. Possible agenda items for August are: selling propane tank, smoking ban, dropping out of GEN group, weed commissioner and other items carried over from July meeting. An announcement was made of the Warren Town celebration on July 31 celebrating150 years and also their new park. Bills payable were approved on a motion by Volkert/Berquist. On a motion by Berquist/Volkert, the meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m. Respectfully submitted Donna Preece, Clerk