HomeMy WebLinkAboutLand Conservation-Resource & Education Committee 11-21-95ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Session November 21, 1995
Meeting called to order by Chair Boche at 9:00 a.m. Invocation was
given by Pastor Dennis Nelson, Bethel Lutheran Church, Hudson.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll call: 28 present, 3 absent including Tom Dorsey, Jack Breault
and Herb Giese (all excused). Chair welcomed the return of
Supervisors Draxler and Luckey and greeted guests and press.
Motion by Supr. Sinclear, 2nd by Supr. Bethke to approve the
October 17 minutes. Carried. Motion by Supr. Nyland, 2nd by Supr.
Sinclear to approve the November 1st minutes with the following
correction: Under the Library report, add to Supr. Burke's and
Supr. Bailey's motion in referring the Library Study to the Finance
Committee "and to report to the Library Board and County Board by
July 1996." Carried.
Motion by Supr. Bailey, 2nd by Supr. Mortensen to adopt the agenda.
Carried. Next meeting is tentatively scheduled for December 19,
Appointments: Supr. John Finn has been appointed to the West
Central Regional Planning Commission.
Conservation and Environmental Speaking Contest Winners: Supr. Art
Jensen announced the winners from St. Croix County, Elementary
Division winner was Charlie Ketchum, son of Chuck and Elie Ketchum
from River Falls. Charlie gave his speech on the "Effects of
Pollution on Wisconsin Rivers." Shannon Marr, (Jr. Division)
daughter of Susan Marr and Richard Marr, River Falls, was unable to
appear due to illness. Senior winner was Dana Begalke, daughter of
Jim and Betsy Begalke, Baldwin, presented her talk on the
"Kinnickinnic Watershed." Applause given to the two speakers.
Administrative Coordinator: John Krizek distributed comparison
sheets for 1996 and 1991 Budgeted Revenues and Expenditures.
General Property taxes are 24 . 7 % in 1996 compared to 28. 8 % in 1991.
Charges for services in 1996 are 39.9% and in 1991 were 34.9%.
Reduced reliance on the property tax is the goal. In budgeted
expenditures Health and Human Services went down to 43.1% compared
to 49.2% in 1991. Highway, Public Safety and Conservation all
showed some increase in 1996. The mill rate in 1996 is the same as
1988. Krizek pointed out County Government can't do everything for
everyone; it is limited to definitions in the WI Statutes.
State Transportation Aids for 1996 will be $1,090,000 which is
$30,000 less than budgeted. Money will be needed from the
Contingency Fund. Krizek wished Supervisors a great Thanksgiving.
Resolution Regarding Study Options for Library Funding: Library
President Len Nyland withdrew this resolution due to the correction
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DE the minutes adding a July 1996 deadline date for referral to the
Library Board and County Board.
Resolution npproving Correction to Town of St. Joseph Zoning map
regarding Harold/Carole Carlson Property: Motion by Supr.
Oemichen, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to postpone action until the next
meeting of the County Board. Oemichen explained this is a 6 A:
parcel in the Town of St. Joseph which the Carlson's believe is
zoned industrial and the Town of St. Joseph believes is zoned
commercial. Both parties have hired lawyers and the case is in
Circuit Court. A public hearing was held but the Planning and
Development Committee reached an impasse and requested additional
Legal research information.
Corporation Counsel Greg Timmerman said the Courts may not address
the issue of zoning. Litigation may not help this problem. Supr.
Raymond explained there are conflicting maps - the 1974 map shows
this parcel zoned industrial and the following three maps show
commercial zoning. He would like to see legal facts before a
ecision i ds made.
Attorney Ed Vlack asked if people involved could speak. Supr.
Oemichen said the Planning and Development Committee's intent was
to remove this from the agenda. Motion to postpone until the next
County Board meeting carried. Supr. Oemichen said the intent is to
refer this back to the Planning and Development Committee to
resolve legal issues and then bring the resolution back to the
Board.
Resolution # 38 (95): Sell Land to Lund Builders, Inc. Motion by
Supr. Oemichen, 211d by Supr. Bailey to adopt.. Oemichen stated both
the Finance and Planning and Development Committees recommended the
sale of the triangular parcel located on the northwest corner of
the Government Center property. County Planner Ellen Denzer showed
a map of the proposed area and Oemichen noted this area has always
been designated as residential on all previous site plans. The
appraised price was $6,200 and Lund Builders will also pay the
appraisal fee of $300. Motion carried.
Resolution #39 (95): Claims for Damages to Animals from November
1, 1994 to November 30, 1995. Motion to adopt by Supr. Bradley,
2nd by Supr. Menter. Carried.
Resolution #40 (95): Modify Mediation/Arbitration Process. Motion
to adopt by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Bailey. Personnel
Committee Chair Bradley stated this Committee believes there is an
alternative solution to binding artitration. This resolution
provides for the same labor negotiations process available to the
State employees which provides for fact-finding and
recommendations, permits employer implementation of final contract
proposals and prohibits strikes.
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