11-05-1979 Town Board MinutesState of Minnesota The Town Board of the Town of Otsego met this 5th
County of Wright day of November, 1979 at 8:00 p.m. Lloyd Beaudry,
Town of Otsego Chairman, William Schulz, Virginia Bistodeau, Su-
servisors, Betty Adkins, Asst. Clerk, Jerome Per-
rault, Clerk, Lewis Pouliot, Treasurer were present.
The meeting was called to order by acting Chairman, William Schulz.
C.E. Campbell of the International Harvester Co. addressed the meet-
ing. His company has taken over the former Hall Equipment business and
handle a complete line of equipment for road use such as Gallion graders
and International 4 wheel loaders. In addition to selling equipment, they
also have a rental program, for example, a $72;000.00 machine can be rent-
ed for 5 years for $63,000.00.
Betty Adkins reported that Meyer-Rohlin has made a survey by Glen
Lindenf el ser' s lot and ther is a 3/10 of a foot drop from the service
road ditch to the Co. #19 ditch. It would be up to the Board to decide
if it would help drainage by placing a culvert under the service road.
Orlin Island appeared before the Board to complain about the pro-
posed subdivision of a 4.3 acre inVasseurs by Gus Jones. She said that
he was in the blacktop business and intended eventually to move trucks
and equipment onto the lot.
A group of residents of Vasseur's 3rd & 4th additions complained
about speeding on the streets intheir area, especially garbage trucks and
UPS trucks. The Board advised the best way to stop speeding would be to
have the Wright Co. Sheriff patrol the roads.
The problem of Wally Niesen moving in a house without a permit was
discussed. Betty Adkins said he is placing the house on a wood foundation
and the building will not meet the building code regulations. She said
the County will be taking action against Mr. Niesen.
Betty Adkins reported that she will be attending ameeting with the
DNR and Mike Schmidt of the Great River Road project to discuss the pro-
posed Lily Pond Lane Park site. The DNR" has, arr option to buy the 20 acre
site and the Great River Road project wanted the land for a park.
Motion by William Schulz to purchase a used electric typewriter for
the Town Hall office. Seconded by Virginia Bistodeau, passed unanimously.
Ken Ashfelt of Meyer-Rohlin presented the Board with a bill for
$37,415.70 as the final payment to Hardrives for the bituminous projects
of Walesch Estates and Mason Av. and 80th St. The Board feels there are
numerous places expecially in Walesch Estates where the blacktop is less
than the 2 inch layer the contract called for and is now breaking up.
Motion by Lloyd Beaudry that the Board pay $20,000.00 of the requested
$37,415.70 final payment at this time and re-inspect the roads again before
making any more payments. Seconded by William Schulz, passed unanimously.
Proceeding as a board of audit, the Town Board audited and allowed
verified accounts Nos. 230 to 270 inclusive.
Motion by Virginia Bistodeau that the constable be required to attend
meetings inside the Town Hall while the meeting is in session. Seconded by
William Schulz. Virginia Bistodeau and William Schulz voted infavor of the
motion, Lloyd Beaudry abstained. Motion passed.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
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