Town of Georgetown

Key discussions during the meeting included the approval of the Treasurer's Report for November, showing an ending balance of $328,998.21 after receipts of $49,811.62 and disbursements of $16,502.44. The Town Board approved signing and returning the Polk County Highway Materials/Services Purchasing Agreement. Correspondence topics included .gov email addresses, the TRI road project, LRIP advertisement changes, cemeteries, GTA, and a discussion regarding Georgetown land leasing for hunting, which will be added to the next agenda. The next meeting date was set for January 20, 2026.

The board meeting included discussion and approval of the treasurer's report, as well as a resolution and amended bylaws from Milltown Fire Association. Road tour highlights included roads for chip/seal, such as North Round Lake Road /70th Street, 240th Avenue to 85th Street to 235th Avenue to 80th Street and 80th Street to 200th Avenue. Vincent Lake Lane was identified for the 2026 road tour. Additionally, .gov information and email addresses were discussed, along with road ratings and the bone lake newsletter.

The meeting included discussion and approval of the Ince subdivision and a public land permit by Merjent. The board discussed the condition of the boat landing at Little Blake Lake and the possibility of forming a lake association or district. They also approved a change in Boyd's health insurance reimbursement and set the date for a budget hearing and road tour. An update on LRIP, TRIP, and GTA information was provided, and the need for sign replacements and LED lights on the loader was mentioned in the maintenance report. The Milltown Community Fire Association Amended & Restated Bylaws was tabled.

The Town of Georgetown held a Public Hearing on the proposed 2026 Budget. The proposed budget includes revenue from intergovernmental sources, public service (snowplowing, road work), miscellaneous sources (licenses, interest, etc.), and a levy. Expenditures are allocated for general government, fire, ambulance, and public works. Following the public hearing, a Special Town Meeting of the Electorate was convened to adopt the 2025 Town Tax Levy to be paid in 2026. Subsequently, the town board of supervisors held its regular monthly board meeting.

The meeting addressed several topics including a reduced road setback request, review of amended bylaws for the Milltown Community Fire Association, and insurance reimbursement matters. There was also a maintenance report covering hydraulic work credits and East Balsam boat landing repairs. Correspondence was discussed, including updates on the Sonic wall and bridge inspection on 78th street. The next meeting date was set, and disbursements were presented and paid.