Minutes of the July 8, 2024 Town of Eau Galle Board Meeting
*Minutes are unofficial until approved by the Town Board*
The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Town Board Chairman Lund at 7:00 PM at the town hall.
Chairman Lund indicated that the notice of the meeting was posted as required by statutes and noted no additional items were added since the July Agenda was posted at the Town Hall and on the official Town website.
The Town Board members present were Kevin Larson, Amy Shafer, Stephanie Supri, and Jim Lund.
The agenda was approved as presented on a motion by Amy Shafer second by Kevin Larson, motion carried.
Minutes of the June 12, 2024 Town Board Meeting were approved on a motion by Kevin Larson second by Amy Shafer, motion carried.
Treasurer’s report, and bills were reviewed and approved on a motion by Amy Shafer second by Kevin Larson, motion carried.
Building and driveway permits were reviewed.
Clerk reviewed correspondence and emails.
Town Board reviewed the CUP issued by St. Croix County to One Renewable Energy/St. Croix Electric Co-Op/Stag Moose Solar LLC.
- Chairman Lund would like to see a visual barrier on the N & E sides of the solar field.
- Supervisor Kevin would like to have trees planted that are 6’+
- Chairman Lund would like a turnaround installed at driveway to prevent backing up onto the county road.
- Supervisor Amy would like there to be 1 go to contact at St. Croix Electric and also to have a decommissioning bond on file.
- Town resident Ryan Anez would like to know what fence style will be used since the town decided against using sheep grazing as weed control.
Road Work:
- 20th Avenue has been ground and widened but not lifted yet.
- Patching on 30th Avenue and 220th Street will happen once the weather cooperates according to the county highway department.
- Top cut mowing has been completed.
- Sealcoating on 10th Avenue will happen in 2 weeks according to the county highway department.
Chairman’s Report:
- The towns association meeting is on July 25th.
- The Primary election is on August 13th.
- Open Book is on August 28th
- Board of Review is on September 4th.
- A public hearing for a dairy farm in Maiden Rock that is looking to increase their herd numbers from 1,500 to 5,600 is on July 11th in Elmwood. Chairman Lund offered to attend the meeting to speak if there are any concerns from Eau Galle town residents.
- The board should start thinking about the 2025 Budget.
Public Comment/Open Forum:
Dane Rasmussen let the board know a TV had been dumped in the ditch at 220th and 30th.
Town Board reviewed and updated the Building Code Ordinance 2024-01. Changes to be made by town clerk and the final review will take place at the August meeting before bringing it to public hearing.
Date of Next Meeting:
The next regular monthly Board Meeting will be held on Monday, August 12, 2024 at 7PM.
Adjourn:
Motion to Adjourn at 7:42PM by Kevin Larson second by Amy Shafer, motion carried.
Stephanie Supri
Town Clerk/Treasurer
Approved: 8/12/2024