Julie Johnson

The regular monthly meeting addressed several agenda items. Key discussions included the approval of the agenda and Treasurer's Report for October 2025, and the approval of claims and payroll. Department items involved recommendations regarding a Landwehr rezoning application (supporting the Conditional Use Permit process over rezoning for an apple orchard/bee farm) and recommending approval to the County for a Gold n' Plump Grain Elevator Addition. The Board accepted a revised Driveway Permit Application Form, approved a new Ordinance #2 amendment, and approved Resolution 2025-14 concerning unpaid emergency services invoices. Tree trimming estimates were reviewed, resulting in the approval of Jason Zwilling's quote. The Ditch Mowing Contract status was updated, and action on the Liquor License Request for South Haven Grocery and Tobacco was tabled pending a building inspection. The Board approved the outright purchase of a new AED system and allocated up to $2,500 for patching a pothole on Jasmine Loop. A gambling permit for snowmobiling meat raffles was approved, and the 2013A Bond payoff analysis was requested. Citizen input included concerns about state funding for road maintenance and inquiries regarding road repairs.

The Watab Town Board meeting addressed several key areas including road projects for 2026, with recommendations for 105th Street NW. The board discussed grant submissions for West Lake Road and approved a driveway permit with amendments. A decision on the 2-year street sweeping quote was tabled. The board approved a rezoning request for Parcel 12017600 and a new well for the Town Hall. The board agreed to add a maintenance employee position and hired Steve Wollak. Ditch mowing was discussed, and an agreement was made with Dan Schlicting from Langola Township. The need to replace batteries in the AED was raised during citizen input.

The Watab Town Board meeting addressed several key issues, including road repairs, street sweeping, and tree trimming. Quotes were approved for road repairs on Ingot Road, Circle Pines Intersection, Timberland Loop entrances, and 7½ Avenue NW. The board also discussed obtaining additional quotes for 2-year street sweeping and tree trimming on Frost Road and 5th Avenue NE. A resolution to vacate an easement to combine lots in the Cove Addition was approved. The board discussed the upcoming Clean-Up Day and the requirement to obtain a .gov website by June 2026. Additionally, a land split request and a driveway permit were discussed, with further action pending.

The board discussed and considered a draft of a Data Request Form due to a request received involving a significant amount of time and materials. The board approved rates for research time, price per copy, and mileage. The form will be amended to reflect current rates.

The Watab Town Board meeting included discussions on the Sucker Creek washout and an attorney fee increase. The treasurer's report was reviewed and approved, along with the list of claims and payroll. The WSB Engineer provided a report on various road conditions and repair priorities, including 105th Street NE, 15th Avenue NW, Timberlane Loop, and 100th Street NE. Quotes for road repairs, crack sealing, and skin patching were discussed, with decisions tabled for the next meeting. The board also addressed a sinkhole on 7-1/2 Avenue NW, tree trimming needs, and scheduled a clean-up day. Additionally, a citizen raised concerns about truck damage and plowing on a minimum maintenance road.