HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 03-20-01 ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
March 20, 2001 9:00 A.M.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Thomas Dorsey
INVOCATION: Father Ryan Erickson, St. Patrick's Catholic Church,
Hudson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
DATE OF NEXT SESSION: April 17, 2001 9:00 A.M.
APPOINTMENTS: John Helgeson, Don Lind & Lyle Kellaher to Veterans'
Service Commission; Andrea Fernandes, Mary O'Brian, Jessica Hamann to
W -2 Steering Committee; Bob Stephens, Stan Krueger, Ralph Swenson,
Esther Wentz and Dick King to the County Nursing Home Operation
Steering Committee (2
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:
a Department Reports: 9:05 A.M. Zoning and Department on Aging
Treasurer (written)
�C2! Resolution to Request Grant Funds to Continue Implementation
of the Land Management Plan for Homestead Parklands on Perch
Lake
�L3^. Resolution to Request Grant for Renovation and Redevelopment
of St. Croix County Park Facilities at Glen Hills, Pine Lake
and Troy Beach
44 West Cap - Certification by Local Unit of Government
qz-S- Resolution Regarding Supplemental Watershed Agreement Number 5
L6 Resolution to Support State Legislation to Protect Isolated
Wetlands
a -: Resolution Approving Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance
j j t8-_- Resolution Approving Additional Funding for County Nursing Home
Study
tr 9. Resolution Approving Additional Funding for Perch Lake Park
i Resolution Declaring Agriculture to be in a State of Crisis in
Wisconsin
11. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Res., Rolland & Verena Lorentson, Town
of Baldwin
12. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Res., Norm & Shirley Feyereisen, Town
of Troy
13. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag -II, Jon Schiltgen, Town of Troy
COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS: Emergency Communication /Emergency
Management
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
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Meeting March 20, 2001
Meeting called to order by Chair Dorsey at 9:00 am. Invocation was
given by Supr. Daryl Standafer. Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Guests and members of the press were welcomed.
Roll call: 30 present, 1 absent and excused - Supr. Tom Irwin.
Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2 nd by Supr. Mortensen to approve the January
minutes. Carried. Motion by Supr. Wolske, 2 nd by Supr. Berenschot to
adopt the agenda. Carried.
Announcements: Supr. Grant presented a check to Sheriff Dennis
Hillstead for $1132.20 from the American Legion for juvenile programs.
Supr. Bethke thanked everyone for the cards, flowers and thoughtfulness
following his accident. Clerk Nelson requested Supervisors bring $10
for the flower and refreshment fund at the April meeting. Clerk also
advised some committee minutes are overdue and should be completed
soon.
Date of next session is April 17, 9:00 am.
Appointments: Chair Dorsey announced the following appointments had
been made: John Helgeson, Don Lind and Lyle Kellaher to Veterans'
Service Commission; Andrea Fernandes, Mary O'Brian, Jessica Hamann to
W -2 Steering Committee; Bob Stephens, Stan Krueger, Ralph Swenson,
Esther Wentz and Dick King to the County Nursing Home Steering
Committee.
Department Reports: Sandy Gehrmann and Barb Blaisdell reported from
the Dept. on Aging. Gehrmann noted the Pro Bono program that offered
free legal help to seniors was started with the help of Supr. Malick.
Blaisdell used the puppet, Elsie, to show how positive aging will be
introduced to school children. Gehrmann reported the value of
volunteer hours for Senior programs totaled over $98,000 last year.
The video included several Senior nutrition sites and activities
available to participants.
Zoning Administrator Steve Fisher used a chart to show increases in lot
creation, sanitary permits, rezonings and other data pertinent to
zoning issues. In 1995 195 lots were created; in 2000 there were 1202.
In 1999 766 acres were rezoned and in 2000 the total was 1508 acres.
The Department and Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee is in the
process of rewriting the County Zoning Ordinance.
Treasurer Mary Jean Livermore submitted a written report.
Resolution #5 (2001): Request Grant Funds to Continue Implementation of
the Land Management Plan for Homestead Parklands on Perch Lake. Motion
to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2 nd by Supr. Bethke. Raymond stated we need
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to continue to apply for more grant money to continue work on Homestead
Parklands. County Planner Ellen Denzer explained some of the wording
in the resolution. Supr. Horne requested the Planning Director's name
be removed from both this resolution and Resolution #6 (2001). Board
members agreed. Motion carried.
Resolution #6 (2001): Request Grant for Renovation and Redevelopment
of St. Croix County Park Facilities at Glen Hills, Pine Lake and Troy
Beach. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2 by Supr. Jensen. Carried.
West Cap Certification: Chair Dorsey received a letter from West Cap
requesting a letter of support for a grant to assist low - income
residents. This was referred to Health and Human Services but this
committee did not meet prior to this meeting. Motion by Supr.
O'Connell, 2n by Supr. Malick to give permission to Chair Dorsey to
sign the letter. Carried.
Resolution #7 (2001): Regarding Supplemental Watershed Agreement Number
5. Motion to adopt by Supr. Jensen, 2 by Supr. Bieraugel. Jensen
explained this resolution helps the County get cost share Federal funds
to move the house located in the flood plain. Carried.
Supr. Standafer commented resolutions are presented in all styles and
forms and asked if there shouldn't be consistency. Corporation Counsel
Timmerman agreed and will work on a format system and a review policy.
Resolution #8 (2001): Support State Legislation to Protect Isolated
Wetlands. Motion to adopt by Supr. Jensen, 2n by Supr. Berenschot.
Jensen said a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling reduces the regulatory
authority of the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers over isolated wetlands.
New State legislation could transfer this protection to the WI'DNR to
protect the ground and drinking water. Supr. King said there should be
some local control also. Supr. Malick, also Executive Director of MN /WI
Boundary Commission, said the goal is to maintain a status quo in
regulations; nothing more, nothing less. Carried.
Resolution #9 (2001): Approving Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance.
Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2n by Supr. Malick. Raymond
explained the County needs to approve any changes to the Town of
Hudson's Zoning Ordinance. Carried.
Resolution #10 (2001): Approving Additional Funding for County Nursing
Home Study. Motion to adopt by Supr. Swenson, 2 nd by Supr. Wentz.
Swenson advised the Finance Committee is asking the Board for an
additional $11,000 for an architect to work with Consultant Keefe to
define options that the County has requested. Previously the Board
approved $55,000 for the Study. Supr. Wentz said the report from Keefe
should be ready in September and she urged support of the resolution.
Supr. Horne objected to the additional architect fees. Supr. Krueger
said an architect is needed in order to get a complete report. H &HS
Director John Borup said Keefe received good references from other
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counties who had a study completed by him. There may be a need for
assisted living apartments as a feeder for the Nursing Home. Roll
call: 24 yes, 6 no. Motion carried.
Resolution #11 (2001): Approving Additional Funds to Complete Access
Road at Homestead Parks at Perch Lake. Motion to adopt by Supr.
Swenson, 2 nd by Supr. Krueger. Swenson said this request for $85,000 is
from Finance and Planning, Zoning and Parks Committees.
Highway Commissioner Dan Fedderly explained the non estimated costs
that were not part of the $369,135 May 2000 estimate: erosion repair
was $8,021, wage settlements cost $5,210, Perch Lake road cut - $20,000
and site visits - $1778 which totaled $35,010. The remaining road work
will cost $172,550; balance in the fund is $87,351 and $85,149 is
needed to complete the road.
Supr. Horne couldn't believe $85,000 more was needed and asked if
paving on the road could wait a year. Supr. Mehls asked about the
possibility of using Corrections Center personnel to demolish the old
house in order to save dollars. Supr. Krueger said if we don't finish
this project, future grants are more difficult to get.
Denzer reported that last year we were docked 3 points for unfinished
projects and we could be docked 6 points this year. It is very
competitive to receive grant funding. Supr. Malick said Friends of
Perch Lake are attempting to raise $400,000 for a Visitors' Center so
it is important to finish the road access. Supr. Raymond said dollars
cannot be squeezed out of the Parks budget and we need to get the road
done. Project Manager Pete Kling offered Supervisors a tour of the
site and pictures. Roll call: 26 yes, 4 no. Carried.
Supr. Standafer excused at 11:30 am.
Resolution #12 (2001): Declaring Agriculture to be in a State of
Crisis in Wisconsin. Motion by Supr. Berenschot, 2 nd by Supr. Wentz to
adopt. Carried. Supr. Olson questioned some of the statistics and
voted no.
Ordinance #577 (2001): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag /Res for Rolland and
Verena Lorentson, Town of Baldwin. Motion to enact by Supr. Raymond,
2 nd by Supr. Jensen. Carried.
Ordinance #578 (2001): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag /Res for Norm and Shirley
Feyereisen, Town of Troy. Motion by Supr. Raymond, 2 nd by Supr. Jensen
to enact. Carried.
Ordinance #579 (2001): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag -II for Jon Schiltgen,
Town of Troy. Motion to enact by Supr. Raymond, 2 nd by Supr. O'Connell.
Carried.
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Committee and Board Reports: Emergency Communication /Emergency
Management. Chair Mehls reported both of these committees have been
meeting together on a trial basis the last 10 months. Much time has
been spent replacing Bruce Brantner as Communications Director. A new
person from Ramsey County with 20 years experience has been hired to
start on April 9. The communication towers have experienced problems
with ice and rodents this winter. Due to a shortage of emergency
medical people, we rely on mutual aid between communities and counties
in the event of a major disaster.
WCA Tax and Finance Committee: Supr. Stan Krueger serves on the
committee. He encouraged Supervisors to contact their legislators that
ITP money designated for nursing homes not be used for state budget
shortfall.
Administrative Coordinator: Chuck Whiting said he will soon observe
his one year anniversary with the County. He has been working with
Health and Human Services on the capital outlay plan. A memo has been
sent to all committees regarding evaluation of department heads. Only
two committees have responded thus far.
Whiting reviewed the County's web site. He showed the county calendar
which includes dates, times and locations of meetings, agendas and
minutes. Agendas and unofficial minutes are posted on the county web
site at www.co.saint- croix.wi.us A new feature is a map showing the
county supervisory districts and by clicking on the district number the
name and address of the supervisor appears.
Applications for Rezoning: Bruce and Pam Emerson, Ag. to Ag /Res, Town
of Baldwin; Wm. and Ann Findlay, Ag. to Ag -II, Town of Rush River;
Richard, Fred, Jerry and James Heebink, Ag to Commercial, Town of Eau
Galle and Harvey Hielkema, Ag. to Ag /Res, Town of Baldwin.
Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2n by Supr. King to
approve total of $12,256.57 for January and $5,611.11 for February
2001. Carried.
Correspondence: Clerk Nelson read a thank you from Dick King and
family for plant sent in memory of his wife Darlyne King.
Chair thanked everyone for their cooperation. Motion to adjourn by
Supr. Wolske, 2nd by Supr.. Wentz. Meeting adjourned at 12:10 pm.
Thomas Dorsey, Chair Sue E. Nelson
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors County Clerk
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