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/°,//1. 7//-Jo AUG 23 1990 TOWN OF COTTAGE GROVE BM900820 W,_.,• August 20 , 1990 The regular meeting was called to order by Chairman Eugene Skaar at 8 : 00 P .M. All members were present . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Duane and Carol Hoveland appeared before the Board to request a change to R-2 zoning for their property on Bonnie Avenue . They wish to add a solarium to the back of their house which would infringe on the back yard setback for R-1 zoning . The planning committee has approved the request . A motion was made by TN/SK to accept the Planning Committee recommendation and approve the zone change request . Motion carried. The additional traffic on East Gaston Road was discussed. David Strassman, who has a private drive at the end of Gaston Road, stated that he has installed signs at his private drive stating "No Trespassing" , and "Private Road" , but still people use his private drive as a short cut . It was suggested that license numbers of the violators be given to the police dept . so that citations may be issued. A motion was made by MK/SK to refer the problem to the Police Dept . to come up with an opinion and enforcement . Motion carried. The abandonment of Swaleim Road was discussed. Peter Funk , who lives on the road stated that it is nice to have his driveway plowed when needed, and would like it to remain a Town road. A motion was made by ES/TN to table the abandonment procedure on Swaleim Road until the Board hears from the owner . Carried. Parking for horse trailers for those who wish to use the Drumlin Trail was discussed. A letter from Police Chief Steve Olson on the parking situation was read. Members of the Horse Club explained what they are trying to do to get the horse trail established so that they can ride their horses in safety . • The ditch which cirries the rupof f fry lithe Co-op parking • lot was discussed. Jeff Smith reported that Town and Country engineering had determined that the slope from the Cenex driveway to Hwy N s between . 208% and . 3%. A . 35% slope may be possible . They suggest that a concrete ditch be constructed with a 54" bottom 6" thick and sloping sides . They estimate the cost at $30 , 000 . A motion was made by MK/SK that the Town will ask Dane County to see if they would replace the culvert which goes under Hwy N with a larger and lower culvert . Motion carried. The raise in cable TV rates was discussed. It was determined that federal law supersedes the Town ordinance in establishing the rates which can be charged. The Treasurers report and due bills were reviewed. A motion was made by pay all due bills with the exception of Data Research and $8 , 233 . 71 to Lake Mills Blacktop. Carried. Chairman Skaar reported that the DNR will take samples from the test wells at the land fill at the same time as Strand. Meeting adjourned at 10 : 20 P .M. // � 9 •G{� . e‘2,1,