The Town of Iola Board met on Aug. 29, Sept. 26, and Oct. 31 in the town hall.
August Minutes
Chairman Sprangers called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.
Board Members present were: Mark Sprangers, Bruce Faldet, Josh Franchuk, Denis Walter and Steve Madson. Also present: Darrell Oligney.
Supervisor Franchuk made a motion to approve the agenda for the meeting. Supervisor Faldet seconded the motion and it carried.
Supervisor Franchuk made a motion to approve the minutes from the July regular meeting, Supervisor Faldet seconded the motion and it carried.
Public Comments: Chairman Sprangers received a call from a citizen that lives on Johnson Road. The person is concerned with the speed vehicles are traveling. The board will look into options to see if we can address the concern.
Old Business: Roads/Bridges – Noah Swenson will be doing some tree trimming alongside the roads starting this fall. Chairman Sprangers has not heard back from the county yet about the bridges. Spraying alongside the roads was also discussed.
New Business: A. Oligney CSM – the board approved a certified survey map for Darrell Oligney. B. Revaluation. The board discussed feedback/inquiries that we have received about the upcoming revaluation.
Clerk Madson informed the board of a land use permit and building permit for James & Wendy Honick for a deck, accessory structure, fire pit with a brick pizza oven. Building for Steve Steeber for a new home.
Audit of the town books was done by Supervisor Faldet and Supervisor Franchuk.
Supervisor Franchuk made a motion to pay the monthly bills. Supervisor Faldet seconded the motion and it carried.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
September Minutes
Chairman Sprangers called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.
Board Members present were: Mark Sprangers, Josh Franchuk, Denis Walter and Steve Madson. Absent Bruce Faldet
Supervisor Franchuk made a motion to approve the agenda for the meeting. Chairman Sprangers seconded the motion and it carried.
Supervisor Franchuk made a motion to approve the minutes from the August regular meeting, Chairman Sprangers seconded the motion and it carried.
New Business: (1) Town Road speed limits – In order to change the speed limit a study would need to be done. Including amount of traffic and speeds. The board will not be looking at changing any limits. (2) Spraying – The board will look into further.
Clerk Madson informed the board of a building permit for Nancy Larsen for a backup generator. Also cutting notices for Carl Pionkowski and the Iola Winter Sports Club.
Audit of the town books was done by Chairman Sprangers and Supervisor Franchuk.
Supervisor Franchuk made a motion to pay the monthly bills. Chairman Sprangers seconded the motion and it carried.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
October Minutes
Plan Commission Meeting
Chairman Forseth called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
Plan Commission members present: Mark Sprangers, Mark Forseth, Loren Johnson, Mark Doll and Clerk Steve Madson. Others present: Gary Grenke, Joann Noah, Michelle Frola, and Joan Gradinjan.
Gary Grenke and Joann Noah are requesting a conditional use permit for a structure less than 22 feet in width. The structure is for a warming building. Mr. Grenke showed a picture of what the structure would look like. A person in attendance asked if it was going to be for public use. Mr. Grenke said it would only be for personal/family use. The structure will be 14’ x 22’ with an 8’ x 22’ porch. After a brief discussion Mark Doll made a motion to approve the plan/structure, Loren Johnson seconded the motion and the motion it carried.
There being no further business the plan commission meeting was adjourned.
Town Board Meeting
Chairman Sprangers called the meeting to order at 6:12 p.m.
Board Members present: Mark Sprangers, Josh Franchuk, Denis Walter and Steve Madson. Absent: Bruce Faldet. Others attending: Mark Doll, Mark Forseth, Loren Johnson, Michelle Frola, and Joan Gradinjan.
Supervisor Franchuk made a motion to approve the agenda for the meeting. Chairman Sprangers seconded the motion and it carried.
Supervisor Franchuk made a motion to approve the minutes from the September meeting. Chairman Sprangers seconded the motion and it carried.
Old Business: Roads/ Bridges – tabled until the November meeting.
New Business: (1) Grenke/Noah Conditional Use permit. After a brief discussion Supervisor Franchuk make a motion to approve the conditional use permit for a warming shelter on their property at E1881 Lakeshore Drive. Chairman Sprangers seconded the motion and it carried. (2) Set date for 2022 Levy & 2023 Budget Hearing. The date would Nov. 28. Supervisor Franchuk made a motion to approve Nov. 28 for the 2022 Levy and 2023 Budget Hearing. Chairman Sprangers seconded the motion and it carried.
Clerk Madson informed the board of a land use permit for Steven and Vicki Allred for a garage, Mark and Catherine Moran for a deck, and Calvin & Gail Kinison for a lean to on a barn a sauna and a hoop structure. Building permits for Steve Allred and Mark Moran. Cutting notices for Sheila Handahl and Timm Living Trust.
Approval of the town books was done by Chairman Sprangers and Supervisor Franchuk.
Supervisor Franchuk made a motion to pay the monthly bills. Chairman Sprangers seconded the motion and it carried.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.