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REGULAR MEETING OF RAMSEY TOWN BOARD August 19, 1974 The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by the Chairman, Mr. Cox. Present were Mr. Hopperstad, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Reimann, and Attorney Goodrich. There was a question by the Board Chair- man as to the absence of the fifth member of the Board. He stated that this has been a reoccurring situation recently and the Board Member has missed several meetings since the recent election. He wondered if the rest of the Board felt some action should be taken and to give it some thought. The Chairman asked the other members of the Board what their feelings were and they indicated they con- curred. No further action was taken at this meeting. The first order of business was opening the bids for lO,O00 yards of Class V gravel. First bid was from Barton Contracting Co. of Osseo. Bond was enclosed with the bid. Second bid was from H & S Asphalt Co.. Bid was accompanied with a bond. Discussion on these bids. Mr. Hopperstad moved we accept the gravel bid based on the Township Engineer's advice and the lowest responsible bid. Seconded by Mr. Reimann. Motion carried. Bids for seal coat were opened next. First one was from Allied Blacktop for ~,000 sq. yards total .ling $11,~O. Second bid was from Batzer Construction Co. for $5,389.' Mr. Reimann moved we accept the bid from Batzer Construction Co. if they will furnish a performance bond. Seconded by Mr. Hopperstad. Motion carried. We will find out when he can do this work. The minutes of the last stated meeting were read by Mr. Hopperstad. Mr. Nelson moved we accept the minutes as read. Seconded by Mr. Reimann. Motion carried. Treasurer's report was given by Kathleen Anderson. The minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission were read~byMr. Reimann. Mr. Lahn: He stated Mr. Pittman had been very cooperative. He has one thing left to do. He is going to put in another tank and try to get it in by September 1st. He presented another letter from the Anoka County Board of Health with 14 violations of the code according to them. They feel that system was inadequate for a one bedroom house under the most favorable conditions. Mr. Lahn said he was laying the facts at the doorstep of the Town Board. Mr. Cox read the items from the Weaver, Talle and Herrick bill re- garding time spent on Mr. Lahn and they added up to a considerable sum. He stated we should indicate to Mr. Lahn that from here on any further expenses incurred for him with the attorney will be charged to Mr. Lahn. Mr. Pittman stated that he was following the Township regulations when this sewage system was installed. It was stated that any further calls or correspondence from here on for Mr. Lahn will be with our attorney.