Planning Commission, April 21, 2008

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MINUTES-NEW DOSEY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 21, 2008

Meeting called to order at 7 p.m by interim Zoning Administrator Fran Levings (in the absence of chair Todd Elliott). Also present were planning commissioners Jim Allen and Ed Carlin. Absent were planning commissioners Todd Elliott and Allen Wolf.

Motion by Ed Carlin, second by Jim Allen, to approve the minutes of the April 2, 2008, meeting of the Planning Commission as printed. Carried.

Commissioners and zoning administrator signed claim forms for payroll.

Motion by Jim Allen, second by Ed Carlin, to approve John Mishler’s application for a Certificate of Minor Subdivision. Carried.

Motion by Ed Carlin, second by Jim Allen, to approve Dave Baker’s application for Certificate of Minor Subdivision. Carried.

Commissioners Carlin and Allen and Zoning Administrator signed the Certificates of Minor Subdivision.

No further questions or comments.

Meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Fran Levings, Town Clerk and interim Zoning Administrator

Also signed by the Chair ____________________

Date signed _______________________

May 2008 – Beverly Carlin

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FEATURED RESIDENT- MAY- 2008
BEVERLY CARLIN

Bev Carlin was born Beverly June Whaley on September 22, 1944, in Wheaton, Minnesota, Traver County. She was one of five children born to Rosella and Chester Whaley. Her parents were farmers and Bev loved living on the farm as a youngster.

Bev attended school for all 12 years in either Wheaton or Morris. After graduating from high school, she went to work as a secretary for the Wheaton Community Hospital.

After marrying Ed Carlin on September 26, 1962, they lived in Herman, then they moved to Columbia Heights, Minnesota. Ed worked for many years at Hypro Engineering.

Beverly and Ed became the parents of 7 children. Jim Carlin and his wife Bonnie live in Isanti, while John and Kay Carlin, along with their sons, Ian and Nathan, reside in Zimmerman. Daughter Angie and her husband Brian Steele live in Milton with their 2 boys, Cole and Devin. Jenny Carlin lives in Princeton. Bill and Amanda Carlin live in Sandstone and have a small son Benny. Robert is single and lives in Isanti also. Lastly, Dale lives in Askov.

During the years that she lived in Colombia Heights, Beverly ran a day-care center out of her home for about 10 years.

Prior to moving to this area permanently, Bev and Ed bought property on Timber Ridge Road here in Cloverton. They had a camper on the place first, then built a little cabin. She says some of her happiest memories are the” spring break” times when she and the kids would come up to the cabin. They had no electricity, thus life was very simple. They had this little cabin for about 12 years.

She and Ed bought their farm and moved to Cloverton in 1994 fulfilling a years-long dream of being farmers. Bev had grown up on a farm and always longed to return to that lifestyle. Their sprawling farm on the intersection of Rutabaga and Tamarack Roads is home to the two of them, many dogs, and lots of beef cattle and pigs. Bev says her favorite part of the farming life is driving the tractor. She strongly disliked the city and is “happy as a lark to be back in the country”.

Beverly served our community as president of the homemakers club known as the “New Dosey Dosies” for 2 years. She was also town treasurer for 8 years. She has been a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Sandstone for many years.

Since farming is not an endeavor that provides a solid and dependable income all of the time, Bev has worked out of the home for many years. She was a cook for both of the St. Croix Camps- Boys and Girls- from 1996-2002 when the camps closed down.

She then worked as a cook again for Moose Lake Correctional Facility for about 9 months, until she transferred to the Correction Incarceration Program in Willow River, where she is still employed

As one of the most hardworking people in our community, Bev works her outside job, then comes home to do her part in the farming enterprise. Her energy, drive, pleasant personality and willingness to always help out are appreciated by all of us.

Board of Review and Equalization, April 14, 2008

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MINUTES-BOARD OF REVIEW AND EQUALIZATION-APRIL 14, 2008

Meeting called to order at 1 p.m. by vice-chair Dave Baker. Also present were supervisor Don Mishler, clerk Fran Levings, town assessor Bob Brewster, Pine County Staff appraiser Larry Veldhouse, and 4 property owners.

1. Cheryl Gysbers- R20.0215.002 (Property across from Al Holter). She questioned the evaluation increase of $5000.00 when the structure is in bad shape. Bob Brewster said he put the quality of the cabin at minimum in a range of Superior, Above Average, Average, Below Average, and Minimum. Mr. Veldhouse said the drop in evaluation of $10,000 from 2006 to 2007 was too high, thus the evaluation was raised back up by $5,000. The drop in evaluation was with the idea that Mr. Brewster would take a look at it and see what it should be. Ms. Gysbers also inquired as to whether the fire department could burn the cabin down. Dave Baker said the Gysbers would have to get a permit to do so.

2. Leland Magnuson- R20.5081.00 (Part of 12 lots in the townsite) He said the value of these lots is set too high. They are not buildable lots. Bob Brewster said it is difficult to set a price for a lot. He found comparable lots in Arna Township and assigned that value to all lots- $500/lot. Mr. Magnuson said he thought $100/lot would be more reasonable. R20.0284.000 Questioned why evaluation went to $26,900.00 Bob Brewster said structure was valued at $400.00 The rest is land evaluation. Mr. Magnuson said there was no well, no electricity and no sewer.

3. Jim Montzke- R20.0376.000. Questioned being taxed on a building he did not have. Mr. Veldhouse explained that they learned that the 2nd structure was not on Mr. Montzke’s land and had removed it from the rolls.

4. Jim Berglund- R20.0362.000 (On L. off Ennerstrom Road) Said his evaluation is too high because he doesn’t have legal access. He accesses his property via his son’s property. The reason for the high evaluation given by Bob Brewster is that the Tamarack River runs through his property and that increases the value. Bob Brewster said he agrees that 40 landlocked acres set at $63.700.00 is too high, but the river makes it so.

RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY MR. BREWSTER AND MR. VELDHOUSE:

1. Ms. Gysbers: The 2 assessors will accompany Ms. Gysbers to the site and make a determination after seeing the structure.

2. Mr. Magnuson: The 2 assessors suggested lowering the site amenity on the schoolhouse by ½ because the schoolhouse is a detriment on the property. The reduction would be approximately the cost of demolition. Mr. Brewster expressed discomfort with this idea because other property owners may have detriments on their land and could now come forward seeking redress. Recommendation was to reduce the building site by ¼ on R20.0284.000 and lower the lot evaluation of $500/lot to $300/lot on all lots in the township.

3. Mr. Montzka: His concern is moot because the 2nd structure has been removed from his property rolls.

4. Mr. Berglund: The assessors agreed with Mr. Berglund that the evaluation including the Tamarack River is too high, but there is nothing they can do about it.

Discussion between Mr. Brewster and Dave Baker regarding the fact that the Jerry Hanson parcel R20.0059.000 does not have access and assessment records claim that it does have access.

Motion by Don Mishler, second by Dave Baker, to accept the recommendations of the assessors. Carried.

Meeting adjourned at 3:25 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Fran Levings, Clerk

Also signed by the vice-chair __________________

Date signed ____________________________