HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 04-17-01 ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
April 17, 2001 9:00 A.M.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Thomas Dorsey
INVOCATION: Father Allan Bradley, Immaculate Conception Church,
New Richmond
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Glenwood City Hilltoppers Basketball State Champion
e �� Team
PROCLAMATION: Soil & Water Stewardship Week
DATE OF NEXT SESSION: May 15, 2001 7:00 P.M. NIGHT MEETING
APPOINTMENTS: Esther Wentz, Chris Bethke and Lois Burri to Health
Human Services Committee
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. Economic Development Corporation/ Brian Wert 9 :05 A.M.
2. Department Reports: Health & Human Services and Nursing Home
9:15 A.M.
3. Census and Redistricting Report - Ellen Denzer 10:15 A.M.
4. Resolution Establishing a St. Croix County Redistricting
Committee
5. Resolution Endorsing Maintaining State Funding of Municipal
Recycling Programs
6. Rezoning from A to Ag. Res., Bruce & Pam Emerson, Town of
7. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Res., William & Ann Findlay, Town of
Rush River
COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS: Finance and Health & Human Services
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 April 17, 2001
Meeting called to order by Chair Dorsey. Guests and the press
were welcomed. Invocation was given by Father Allan Bradley,
Immaculate Conception Church, New Richmond. Pledge of Allegiance
was recited.
Roll call: 29 present, 2 absent and excused - Supr. Olson and
Supr. Bieraugel.
Motion by Bethke, 2 nd by Mortensen to approve the March minutes.
Carried. Motion by Wolske, 2 nd by Larson to adopt the agenda.
Carried. Date of next session: May 15, 2001, 7:00 p.m.
Announcements: Recognition of Glenwood City Hilltoppers
Basketball team Supr. Berenschot gave a history of the team
leading up to their State Championship victory in March. He
announced the Hilltoppers were also chosen for the state
sportsmanship award for both the team members and fans. Fred
Booth, head coach for 19 years, had team members introduce
themselves and their future plans for school.
Corporation Counsel Timmerman, who had attended the championship
game, complimented the team on their poise and sportsmanship.
Chair Dorsey presented the team captains with a certificate of
appreciation from the St. Croix County Board. Applause by
Supervisors and guests.
New Communications Director. Emergency Communications Chair
Mehls introduced Gary Kollman, newly hired 9 -1 -1 director. He
came here from Ramsey County where he had 20 years experience and
15 years prior with the MN State Highway Patrol. Kollman said
his first week in the County has been pleasant and he will give
his last working years his best effort.
Proclamation of Soil and Water Stewardship Week. Clerk Nelson
read the proclamation designating April 29 - May 6, 2001 as Soil
and Water Stewardship Week.
Appointments: Chair Dorsey appointed Suprs. Esther Wentz, Chris
Bethke and Lois Burri to a three year term on Health and Human
Services.
Economic Development Report: Brian Wert, Treasurer of the St.
Croix Economic Development Corporation, presented highlights of
the Corporation's mission which is to retain, recruit and expand.
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He told of the successful community development block grant loans
made in the county. One recipient of a loan is already expanding
its existing facility. A total of 96 companies have been visited
since the inception of the site visit program. Applause by
Board.
Department Reports: Health and Human Services and Nursing Home.
Director John Borup described some of the services of H &HS such
as Child Protection, Public Health, Mental Health /AODA,
Psychiatric Impatient Service, Adult Protective Services and
Sheltered Workshop (now serving 143 people in various programs).
Many families in the W -2 program continue to need Medical
Assistance, Food Stamps, Child Care and Badger Care programs.
AFDC is nearly eliminated.
Pie charts were used to show revenues and expenses. Net current
items are $773,051. Year end balance for 2000 was $534,072.
Nursing Home Administrator Carolyn Krieger reported the Nursing
Home balance was - $264,854 for 2000. An intergovernmental
transfer is expected of $315,000 to help cover last year's and
this year's expenses. The facility is a 129 bed Medicaid and
Medicare certified facility. Census has declined from 104 in
1996 to 93 in 2000 which is typical throughout the State.
Krieger used charts to show the age groupings and medical status
of residents. The County Nursing Home usually has the more
difficult care patients.
Stephens said a report will be given in May or June on the Keefe
nursing home study along with final audit figures.
Census and Redistricting Report: County Planner Ellen Denzer
reported St. Croix County's population is 63,155, an increase of
almost 13,000 people since 1990 and a 25.6% increase. The
fastest growing municipality was Town of Hudson with 68%
increase. The slowest growing was the Village of Roberts with a
7% decrease.
Denzer outlined the time frame for redistricting. Step I is to
be completed by June 22, 2001 which includes preparing a
tentative county supervisory district plan. The final step for
the county must be completed by October 31. After conducting two
public hearings, the County Board adopts the final supervisory
plan. The goal is one supervisor per district with substantially
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equal representation which is 2037 people per district. Applause
from the Board.
Resolution #13 (2001): Establishing St. Croix County
Redistricting Committee. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2 nd by Supr.
Luckey to adopt. Luckey said the first 60 day time clock has
started and the Administration Comm. recommends using the same
process and structure as 10 years ago. This involves a standing
committee (Administration) and four other members from four areas
of the county appointed by the County Board Chair.
Supr. Swenson questioned the size of a nine person committee and
the expenses involved with many meetings.
Motion by Supr. Speer, 2 nd by Supr. Wentz to amend resolution by
adding "County Board" prior to the word Chair in the 5 and 6th
paragraphs. Amendment carried.
Supr. Standafer excused at 11:00 a.m.
Motion by Supr. King, 2 nd by Supr. Mortensen to amend the
resolution to read, "Redistricting Committee should consist of
one person from the Administration Committee chosen by the
Administration Chair and four other members appointed by the
Chair of the County Board." This would make a five member
committee rather than nine. Roll call: 19 yes, 9 no. Amendment
carried.
Discussion on submitting a tentative plan within 60 days of
adoption of this resolution. Supr. Speer thought the time frame
dates should be spelled out in the resolution. Supr. Malick
suggested the wording read "within limits required by law."
Motion by Supr. Wolske, 2 nd by Supr. Krueger to amend the last
paragraph to read "...submit a tentative supervisory district plan
to the Board within time limits required by law." Amendment
carried. Resolution as amended carried.
Resolution #14 (2001): Endorsing Maintaining State Funding of
Municipal Recycling Programs. Motion to adopt by Vice Chair
Jacobson, 2 nd by Supr. Jensen. Carried.
Ordinance #580 (2001): Rezoning from Ag to Ag /Res for Bruce and
Pam Emerson, Town of Star Prairie. Motion to adopt by Supr.
Raymond, 2 nd by Supr. Malick. Carried.
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Ordinance #581 (2001): Rezoning from Ag to Ag /Res for Wm. and
Ann Findlay, Town of Rush River. Motion to adopt by Supr.
Raymond, 2 nd by Supr. Jensen. Carried.
Committee Reports: Finance Committee - Chair O'Connell noted the
budget schedule has been sent to members. The capital outlay
plan is nearing completion.
Zoning Applications: No hearings scheduled for April.
Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2 nd by Supr.
King to approve total of $11,345.93 for March, 2001. Carried.
Correspondence: Clerk read letter from State Senator Sheila
Harsdorf thanking them for the Resolution supporting UW budget
request to fund the UW Extension Partnership for Children, Youth
and Families.
Administrative Coordinator: Chuck Whiting noted Committee Chairs
will be invited to the June Finance meeting to discuss 2002
budget issues. A capital outlay presentation will be given at
the June Board meeting. A Legislative Breakfast is scheduled for
7:00 a.m., April 30 at the Hudson House. Supervisors are
encouraged to attend.
Clerk thanked Supr. King for collecting for the refreshment fund.
Motion to adjourn by Supr. O'Connell, 2 nd Supr. King. Meeting
adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
Thomas Dorsey, Chair S e E. Nelson
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors County Clerk
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