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TOWN OF COLBURN Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes 11/4/25 Board members present
1. Meeting called to order by Brade Hompe immediately after the budget meeting concluded. 2. Approval of minutes previous to the meeting. a. Motion to approve: Nick b. Second by: Shawn c. Motion Carried 3. Dana read the treasurer’s report & clerk’s balance statement a. Kiel stated the clerk and treasurer balanced with the CD but not the checking account. Kiel will look into the cause of the difference in the checking account balance. 4. Public Comment a. Ron Krizan, Mark Stanek, and Earl Stanek made requests and comments about logging operations on 350th St. 5. Approve dog contract with Zimmermans for 2026: a. Motion to approve: Nick b. Second by: Shawn c. Motion Carried 6. Approve Assessor Contract with Tamarack Springs Assessing-Natalie A DeLeasky: Contract is for 2026 and 2027 for $8,100, and 2028 for $11,100. a. Motion to approve: Nick b. Second by: Shawn c. Motion Carried 7. Approve the 2026 budget including expenditures of $481,593.33, revenues of the same amount, general property taxes of $108,795.00, loan levy of $50,210.00 and highway maintenance and construction costs of $318,981.33: a. Motion to approve: Shawn b. Second by: Nick c. Motion Carried 8. Review weight restricted road list: Brad described the history of some road restrictions. 350th St was changed from Class B to 20-ton limit after consultation with the Town’s Association, State Patrol and Engineer. Brad Suggested the board review all of the restricted roads in the near future to ensure restrictions are appropriate. List will be posted on the Town Website. a. Motion to approve: Nick b. Second by: Shawn c. Motion Carried 9.Review and approve weight restricted roads ordinance #11-1-25. Ordinance summarizes Town authority to restrict roads, exemptions, and permitting process for oversized loads. a. Motion to approve: Nick b. Second by: Shawn c. Motion Carried 10. Review and approve road destruction ordinance #11-2-25. Ordinance requires notification to the Town before logging that may require hauling on Town roads. Ordinance outlines Town ability to issue permits, require bonds, and recover costs of road damages. a. Motion to approve by Shawn b. Second by: Nick c. Motion Carried 11. Approval of licenses/permits Barefoot Bait and Holdings LLC -Otter Lake Bait and Camp Store - Cigarette, tobacco, electric vaping and alcohol. a. Motion to approve as of November 18th, 2025: Nick b. Second by: Shawn c. Motion Carried 12. Krizan Trucking Permit Request: Brad described conversations with Ron Krizan, Mark Stanek, and Earl Stanek about logging operations and timing of these operations. Public comments made by Ron Krisian, Mark Stanek and Earl Stanek about logging on 350th St. They discussed routes taken with log trucks around 350th St. and different ways they enter and leave properties. Attendees were asked about paying for damaged roads. Ron Krizian described how he comes off state roads onto town roads. Mark Stanek stated he talked to the state patrol and described the conversations. Details were discussed about an exception to the current weight restrictions on the town roads and 350th St. Weights of trucks loaded and unloaded were discussed. Hauling options including weights and hauling destinations were discussed. Ron Krisian said he would cover the cost of repairing damaged roads due to his log hauling previously done and any damage done in future. After discussion it was determined that Krizan would be issued a permit to haul 15 loads of pulp and 6 loads of logs from Cliff Romfoe driveway to 210th Ave between November 5th and November 25th. Further permits will be issued upon frozen road declaration. Brad will meet Krizan on November 5th to issue the permit. a. Motion to approve by Shawn b. Second by: Nick c. Motion Carried 13. Road work discussion & update The old truck has been repaired but is now leaking hydraulic oil so that is being looked into. Culvert on 360th St. has been replaced. Additional ditching is desired to remove water from 360th but the phone lines are in the way. Brad is attending an LRIP meeting tomorrow. Dale G worked on the shop garage doors. They are done. The V-plow for the grader is being worked on now. We might have a buyer for the grader. Brad is in touch with the potential buyer. 14. Reviewed and approved expenditures 15. Scheduled the next monthly meeting for 12/2/25 16. Adjournment a. Motion to adjourn: Nick b. Second by: Shawn c. Motion Carried 
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