Sara Meier

Key discussions during the meeting included the status of the Raleigh Reservoir, noting that spring work is progressing and the reservoir is full, though one bathroom requires pumping. For Sheep Creek, the board discussed westside improvements and approved the bid from ENG Curbing and Concrete for a 16x24 shelter and cement. Other topics involved reviewing picnic table needs, the start of spraying for cactus and leafy spurge, and contacting predator control for beavers. The board also reviewed CD rates, approving a 13-month term for current renewals, and initiated preliminary budgeting discussions for 2025.

The meeting addressed several key items, including the continued employment of the Sheep Creek caretaker for 2024. Significant discussion revolved around the elections for officer positions, resulting in the unanimous re-election of Jerald Christensen as President/Chairman and Harold Gaugler as Vice President. Julie Levorsen was appointed as Secretary/Treasurer for 2024. The financial report for December 2023 and outstanding bills totaling $2,820.73 were reviewed and approved.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda and corrected minutes. Old business included the acceptance of utility permits related to the North Plains Connector project. New business focused heavily on recommending the commission approval of several Special or Conditional Use applications for Knife River Materials concerning borrow materials at the Fitterer and Kobilansky Sites, and the use of private agricultural land for aggregate storage and a temporary hot mix asphalt plant, contingent upon creating a direct approach to HWY 49. Additionally, the committee approved multiple building permits for various structures, including sheds, a wood deck, a lean-to, a steel garage, the movement of mobile homes onto lots, a stage, and a house addition.

The meeting addressed the agenda approval and the approval of previous meeting minutes. Key discussions centered on New Business applications for building permits and variances. Approvals were granted for a 15'x15' addition and 30'x24' attached garage for Dale Zastoupil, the relocation of a modular home with additions for Larry and Pam Ternes, the replacement and addition of decks for Dean Richter, the relocation of a mobile home with additions for Keven Burghart, new construction of a house with additions for Erin Quinn & Daniel Moore, deck additions for Jacob & Kayla Tatro, an addition for Gunny's Bar and Off Sale, and an extension for a concrete pad permit for Jason Horner. Additionally, Barb Kraft received approval to replace a shingle roof with a metal roof on her garage. The meeting adjourned after reviewing these construction-related matters.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda. Old Business involved a discussion regarding the road setback for Robert Campbell's mobile home. Key actions taken in New Business included the approval and issuance of Building Permit # 02102022-A for Daniel Hertz to move a mobile home, and the approval and issuance of Building Permit # 02102022-B for Robert Campbell to move a mobile home and an addition, which requires follow-up on road setbacks. Additionally, the board approved structural changes for the Verizon tower at Shields. The meeting concluded with adjournment.