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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 09-18-01 ST CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS September 18, 2001 9:00 A.M. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Thomas Dorsey INVOCATION: Pastor Randy Fredrikson, First Baptist Church, Hudson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION ADOPTION OF AGENDA ANNOUNCEMENTS: DATE OF NEXT SESSION: NURSING HOME STUDY REPORT - October 9, 2001 BUDGET SESSION- October 30, 2001 9:00 A.M. APPOINTMENTS: ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR REPORT OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Consideration and action on matters tabled, postponed or referred to a committee at a previous meeting) NEW BUSINESS: 1. Department Reports: Circuit Court Judges, Court Commissioner District Attorney 9 :05 A.M. 2. Homestead Park Report 3. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. II for Richard Krampert, Town of Stanton 4. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Irene Hildebrant, Town of Somerset 5. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Robert Martell, Town of Somerset 6. Te e f- G._ sz *7. Rezoning from Ag /Residential to Industrial for County Concrete (Sonnentag Family Ltd. Partnership), Town of Warren *8. Resolution Approving Request to Dispose of Old Communications Van *9. Resolution Authorizing Planning Assistance Agreements Between the St. Croix County Planning Department and St. Croix County Communities *10. Resolution Condemning Terrorist Acts Against the United States *11. Resolution in Support of Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center Troy Conservancy Coalition Addition 12. Tour of Perch Lake COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS: APPLICATIONS FILED FOR ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT MILEAGE & PER DIEM REPORT CORRESPONDENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS: ADJOURNMENT (The above agenda is not necessarily in order of presentations) * Changes or Additions after the Preliminary Agenda ** Late Changes and Additions County Board September 18,2001 ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Session September 18, 2001 Meeting called to order by Chair Dorsey at 9:00 a.m. Invocation given by Pastor Randy Fredrickson, First Baptist Church, Hudson, who also led the group in singing "God Bless America ". Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call: 25 present, 6 absent and excused - Suprs. Dick King, Denise Bjerstedt, Tom Irwin, Nancy Bieraugel, Ron Raymond and Stan Krueger. Motion by Supr. Berenschot, 2 nd by Supr. O'Connell to approve the August 21 minutes. Carried. Motion by Supr. Wolske, 2 nd by Supr. Bethke to adopt the agenda. Carried. Date of Next Sessions: Nursing Home Study - October 9, 9:00 a.m. and Budget Session, October 30, 9:00 a.m. Department Reports: Judge Lundell noted the changes in the Court staff with the retirement of Judge Richards and the election of Judge Vlack. Steve Dunlap was appointed as Family Court Commissioner and Tim Heckmann is now a full time Court Commissioner. Each Judge has a full time judicial assistant making the staffing adequate for now. Judge Needham commented on the lack of Huber space with November 30 as the first opening for a person sentenced to Huber. The choice is either to sit in jail or delay the sentencing. Judge Vlack said any time Supervisors have a question, feel free to contact him. Family Court Commissioner Dunlap stated he conducts the initial hearings after a divorce is filed with the focus on protecting the children. He thanked the Judges for the appointment and his assistant Mary Souter for her good help. District Attorney Eric Johnson reported 344 felony cases in 2000 and so far this year there are 330. Because of the County's proximity to the Twin Cities and rural nature, methamphetamine drugs continue to be a big problem. This is the worst drug Johnson has seen since it has a longer lasting effect than other drugs. He plans to visit all Jr. High Schools to play a tape of a 19 year old person sentenced to 11 years in prison for the use of meth. The Stop Drugs Poster contest had 1600 entries last year and $2400 in savings bonds was awarded. Supr. Grant complimented Johnson on the Stop Drugs Program. 1 County Board September 18,2001 Johnson thanked this staff for their good work in a stressful office climate. Administrative Coordinator: Chuck Whiting attended the WCA convention where Governor McCallum addressed the group with a positive report on the State Budget and included the comments "Don't whine and make it work." He distributed the Preliminary Levy Comparison which shows nearly a 20% increase in the 2002 budget. The Huber section addition and Clerk of Court capital outlay costs are not included in these figures. Perch Lake, Health and Human Services and the Nursing Home are the big budget items. The Health Insurance rates are not set. A meeting for employees was held on Friday to share thoughts on the recent U.S. tragedy. Homestead Park Report: Project Manager Pete Kling said completed items were the two lane roads, parking lots, playground, picnic shelter, hiking trails, screen plantings and one -way roads. Yet to be completed is the beach access trail, beach development and amenities such as grills and picnic tables. The opening date for the park at Perch Lake has been delayed from Memorial Day to late summer due to difficulty in getting DNR permits, Phase II bid was higher than estimated and no additional grant money is available in 2002. Kling noted in the revised monthly schedule that County staff would complete Phase II trails and Phase III amenities and trails. The consulting firm of Bonestroo will not be used for Phase III. Total costs for Park Development will be $1,491,849. Parks Director Grant said user fees have not been set yet. Supr. Jensen thanked Kling for his excellent work on the project. Applause by Board. Ordinance #593 (2001): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag II for Richard Krampert, Town of Stanton. Motion to enact by Supr. Jensen, 2 by Supr. Bethke. Carried. Ordinance #594 (2001): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag /Res for Irene Hildebrant, Town of Somerset. Motion to enact by Supr. Jensen, 2nd by Supr. Berenschot. Carried. Ordinance # 595 (2001): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag /Res for Robert Martell, Town of Somerset. Moved to enact by Supr. Jensen, 2 by Supr. Gunderson. Motion by Supr. Luckey, 2 by Supr. Wentz to correct item no. 11 to 12 three acre lots. Carried. Main motion carried. 2 County Board September 18,2001 Ordinance #596 (2001): Rezoning from Ag /Res to Industrial for County Concrete, Town of Warren. Motion to enact by Supr. Jensen, 2 nd by Supr. Berenshot. Carried. Resolution #22 (2001): Approving Request to Dispose of Old Communications Van. Moved to adopt by Supr. Mehls, 2 nd by Supr. Speer. Emergency Communications Chair Mehls noted the van is a 1976 Chevrolet with 52,000 plus miles and will be sold with the equipment the County cannot use. It will be advertised on the Internet and County newspapers for sealed bids. Funds from the sale will be placed in the County's general fund. Carried. Resolution #23 (2001): Authorizing Planning Assistance Agreements Between St. Croix County Planning Department and St. Croix County Communities. Motion to adopt by Supr. Jensen, 2 nd by Supr. Dowd. Jensen explained the contract tells what the staff will do in planning assistance and what the municipalities will do. Planning Director Dave Fodroczi commented the staff will work mostly with Towns but may consider Villages and Cities also. Grant money is available to communities to assist with costs. Towns are required by the new law to have a Plan Commission. Carried. Resolution #24 (2001): Condemning Terrorist Acts Against the United States. Chair Dorsey noted this resolution did not originate in a standing committee so the Board must pass a motion to approve taking up the matter. Motion to approve placing on the floor by Supr. O'Connell 2 nd by Supr. Berenschot. Carried unanimously. Motion to adopt the resolution by Supr. Mehls, 2 nd by Supr. Mortensen. Carried. Resolution #25 (2001): In Support of Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center Troy Conservancy Coalition Addition. Motion to adopt by Supr. Jensen, 2 nd by Supr. Berenschot. Jensen introduced Jim Fitzpatrick, Executive Director of the Nature Center who explained the Center has acquired 116 additional acres in the Town of Troy. The group owes $250,000 on this land and has applied for a DNR grant to help toward land acquisition costs. The Conservancy group is asking for support for its application from the Board. Carried. Committee and Board Reports: None were given. Applications Filed for Zoning Ordinance Amendments: For Ag to Ag /Res - Lyle Palmsteen, T. of Somerset; Kenneth and Renee Dykhouse, T. of Baldwin; Jahn Schachtner, T. of Cylon; Roger Hillebrant, T. of Star Prairie. Ag /Res to Commerical for Kent Wynveen, T. of Hammond. 3 County Board September 18,2001 Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Peterson to approve a total of $10,615.56 for August, 2001. Carried. Correspondence: Clerk Nelson read a letter from Fairest of the Fair Lori Mueller thanking the Board for their support of 4 -H and the County Fair. Supr. Grant thanked the Board for cards and best wishes following his recent knee surgery. Announcements: Supr. O'Connell announced two benefit dinners held on September 25 at St. Patrick's Church, Hudson and Baldwin American Legion. A free will offering will be taken to support police, firefighters, EMS and paramedics in New York City. The events are sponsored by O'Connell's Family Funeral Home and the Hudson Lions Club. Dan and Mike O'Connell are paramedics and want to support fellow emergency service workers. Clerk Nelson reminded Board members to return budget book covers and thanked Charlie Grant and the American Legion for the flag lapel pins. Tour of Perch Lake: Board members traveled to Homestead Park by a bus supplied by the George Sinclear memorial fund. Sinclear was a former County Board Supervisor. Pete Kling pointed out the prairie grass along the roads which requires no mowing and the bird houses provided by the Boy Scouts. Stops were made by the hiking trails, beach area and the picnic/ playground area with narrations at each by Kling. During lunch Mark Vanasse from the Friends of Perch Lake told about plans for the Visitors' Center sponsored by this group. He encouraged the Parks Dept. to hire an educator /horticulturist for children and adults visiting the Park. Chairman Dorsey adjourned the meeting at 12:30 p.m. Thomas Dorsey, Chair Sue E. Nelson St. Croix County Board of Supervisors County Clerk 4