HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 2-24-1970Suggested Agenda
Regular County Board of Supervisors Session
Tuesday Feb. 24th Wed, Feb. 25th, 1970.
9:30 A.m. (Coffee from 9:00 to 9:30)
1. Board of Supervisors Called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson
2. Roll Call.
3. Letter from the Village of No. Hudson read by Clerk.
(Wise. Statutes 59.03(e)-1967-Chairman to appoint a
vacancy on the County Board caused by the death of a
Board member, with the approval of the members of
the County Board).
4. Election of a Vice -Chairman to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Dan Zezza.
5. Other Announcements -Letter from Pierce County read by Clerk.
Card of Thanks from the family of Mr. Dan Zezza.
6. Review of All County Departmental Reports: all Deptt Heads will be
present to answer any questions, pertaining to their reports,
if called upon.
A. In the interest of time, no Dep1t. Head should have to read
their report to the Board in its intirety.
B, Any Depit. Head who has something to bring before the Board
besides what is -in their Annual Report will ask to appear
before the Board;
Cy Any Supervisor who has some Specific questions to any of the
Department Heads, will have every opportunity to ask those questions.
NOON RECESS
1. Board re -convened at 1:30 P.M., called to order by the Chairman:
2. Roll Call.
3. Any uncomplete review of the Annual County Departmental Reports.
A_ 0. E. 0. REPORT.
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4. Resolution #12-Nov. 13th 1969 Session, designating St. Croix County
Depositorys, which was tabled until this Feb. Session.
5, Review of minor changes in the Rules of Standing Committees, as well
as the Rules and hegulations of the St. Croix County
Board of Supervisors.
Board Adjourned until
9:30 A.M. bled. Feb. 25th
Suggested Agenda for February 25th
1. Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson.
2. Roll Call
3. Announcements: Letters from the Bureau of Outdoor recreation to
the Chairman.
4. Resolutions:
A. Presentation of the St. Croix County Mobile Home
Ordinance.
B. Additions to the present St. Croix County Zoning
Ordinance.
C. Sale of County owned land to the Village of Somerset.
D. Authorization, Printing and Publication of the County
Board Proceedings for 1970.
5. Green Thumb Application. J. Gifford Nelson
St. Croix County Clerk
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Wednesday -February 25th - 1970
9:30 A.M.
Board called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson,
Roll Call
Announcements:
Reports: 1. Letter from the Bureau of Outdoor Aeureation
addressed to the Chairman of the Board.
2. Genil. Claims voucher from the Veterans Service Officer.
(This was missed at the special Jan. meeting)
3. Green Thumb Application.
4.
Resolutions: 1. Presentation of the St. Croix County Mobile Home Ord.
2. Additions to the present St. Croix County Zoning Ord.
3. Proposed Sale of County owned land to the Vil. of
Somerset.
4. Authorization, Printing and Publication of the County
Board proceedings for 1970.
5;. Reso. #12 (Nov. 13-1969 Session) designating St. Croix
Depositorys, tabled until this Feb. Session.
6. Progress of ttegional planning and Lacon report on
Troy Park.
7. Highway Reso. of F.A.S.
8. Highway Peso. on Reverted Federal Secondary Funds.
9. Highway Reso. on Commissioners Salary increase.
10. St. Croix County Hospital remodeling & Bldg. Action.
11. necommendation of fiction of Advotec Dist. 18 by
County Board.
12. Final Reports.
13. Old business.
14. New business.
15. Final Board Adjournment until April 21st - 22nd.
Note: kbove Reports or Resolutions
v:i11 not necessarily be presented in
the above order.
J. Gifford Nelson
St. Croix County Clerk
ST . CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPL�tVISO�t.S
REGULAR. MEETING
TUESDAY F ., RUAAY 24., 1970.
9:30 A.M.
Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson
at 9:4.0 A.M..
Roll Call -- 25 Supervisor present. 5 Absent, Supervisors - Felix Rivard,
Art Best, Joseph Hughes, Geo. O'Connell and Carl Thompson.
Clerk read notes from Supervs. Best and Rivard giving reason
for not attending. Both Supervs. C. Thompson and Geo. O'Connell
are recuperating: Superv. Joseph Hughes had a previous
commitment.
Chairman Anderson asked the Board to stand for a one minute silence in
memory of Supervisor Dan Gezza.
(1) Appointment of D. Lindstrom
Letter from the Village of North Hudson Board read by the Clerk recomm-
ending Mr. Donald Lindstrom be appointed to fill the unexpired term of
Supervisor caused by the death of Mr. Dan Gezza. Chairman Anderson duly
appointed fir. Lindstrom. Motion by Superv. Meinke, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff
that Board duly accept this appointment. Carried. Chairman Anderson
asked Mr. Lindstrom to stand and be introduced to the Board and be seated
at desk of Dist. 11 representing the Village of North Hudson.
Carl Thompson Elected Vice -Chairman
Next order of business was to elect a new Vice -Chairman, nominations
called for by the Chairman. Superv. Afdahl nominated Superv. Carl Thompson.
Superv. Goodwin nominated Superv. Felix. Rivard. Superv. Jacobson nominated
Superv. Carlson. Superv. Dahm moved that nominations be closed, 2nd by
Superv. Gherty. Carried. Superv. Goodwin withdrew the name of Felix
Rivard. Superv. Carlson asked that his name be withdrawn. Questions asked
for. Superv. Kelm by motion stated that there being but one nomination for
Vice -Chairman the Clerk be instructed to cast an unanimous ballot for
Carl Thompson, 2nd by Superv. Arnquist. 1/lotion carried. Superv. Carl
Thompson duly elected to fill the unexpired term of the late Dan 'Lezza.
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Letter from the family of Dan Lezza directed to the members of the County
Board thanking them for their expression of sympathy read by the Clerk.
Motion by Superv. Meinke, 2nd by Superv, Gherty that this communication
be placed in the record.
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Letter from Pierce County read by Clerk regarding the joint invitation
with St. Croix County for the 1972 Summer State Road School to be held
in Hudson. Superv. Guggemos motioned, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff that this
be placed in the record.
Departmental iteports reviewed at this time. Chairman of the 25 reports
complimented on the fine detail reports, County Clerks office thanked
for a job well done, in combining and distribution of the report.
Chairman Anderson called first on the County Agent Mr. E. E. Anderson
to comment on his report and then to call on his cc -workers at the Agriculture
Center to give theirs. Mr. Anderson stated that this was his 23rd report
to the St. Croix County Board. Gave some highlights of his report, namely
Dairy Product Promotion and thanked the Board for the New County Show Bldg.
at the Glenwood Fair Grounds.
Home Agent, Mrs, Nancy Thompson, spoke on a new program at the County
Hospital. County Agent, Mr. Anderson, informed the Board members that Mrs.
Thompson had received her Masters Degree from the University of Wisconsin
and would shortly be an assistant Professor. Board recognized this.
Mr. Gerald Bretl, 4.-H Club Agent now known as Youth Agent, reported on the
new course undertaken for 14.-16 year olds in farm work.
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He also announced a new travel program being undertaken and exchange programs
with other youth groups in other states. 4-H Leaders Assoc. were comlimented
for sharing part of the expense in this new program. Other regular programs
to continue. 1970 4 - H club membership at 1220 - an all time high.
Through the co-operation of those participating in the Travel Exchange Program
and the 4-H Leaders Assoc. this program is self-supporting. County Agent
announced that Mr. Bretl had received National Recognition thru his 4-H
Club work. Board recognized this.
Mr. Willard Olson, St,. Croix County Res. Dev. Agent commented on a new
Low -Rent Supplement Housing program which is a priv project financed
thru F,H.A.. Normal rent per month $130.00 reduce n30% per month if they
meet the qualifications.
The S.C.S. report given by Mr. Wesley Sanders, He thanked those who had
assisted him during his first year, Mr Sanders further explained, with
slides, various Glen Hill projects showing detail of construction. Also
followed with slides which were further explained on new equipment thru
S.C.S.. He reported on the County Soil Survey now underway by Mir. Hal Smith.
A large scale relief map, constructed by Mr. Sander was displayed in the
Board Room. Comments and questions by Supervs. Arnquist,Pierson, Kelm,
Meinke, Vehrs, Dahm and Afdahl.
A.S.C.A. - Mr Aalph Larson further explained programs in his report.
Commented on Federal Funded Grants towards the Glen Hills Water -shed. Spoke
of cost sharing on other projects. Superv. Kelm reported briefly on Dist.
Soil and Water Conference at Fon-Du-Lac, Wise. regarding waste control, cost
sharing etc.
Social Service Director, Robert Sanden, spoke on highlights of his report.
Food Stamp program being expanded. Family assistance program to replace
present A.D.C. program. Federal Department requested more security on
Food Stamps. County's responsibility. About $50,000.00 worth must be kept
in stock. Comments and questions by Supervs. Arnquist, Bogut, Pierson,
and Chairman Anderson on segments of the program.
Tri-County 11ilental Health Clinic report reviewed in part by Don Eib, Admin.
This program has been in existence for the past 5 years. A new program,
Day Care Centers are now established in all three Counties, Dunn, Pierce
and St. Croix. He announced that a Resolution would be presented to this
Board at the April Session to combine these Day Care programs into one
administrative department. N1r. Eib further explained programs now in oper-.
ation. Questions asked by Supery . Arnquist on salaries, Superv. Pierson
on Childrens programs.
The Public Health Nurses program report given by Miss Marion Erlien, R. N.
Asked the Board if there were-any"questions,. The Chairman commented on the
present program. Superv. Rock questioned the numoer of part-time as well
as full-time nurses. Informed this was under the Home -Nursing Program from
which 1969 revenue under Medicare was $23,000.00. Superv. Arnquist quest-
ioned duties of Home Nursing Aides. Superv. Dahm complimented Miss Erlien
on her regular monthly report. Thanked by the Chairman for appearing.
Report of the St. Croix County Hospital, further review given by Super.
Sumner Bright. Mr. Bright stated that Fedral Standards deadline is fast
approachi4g. These standards that have to be met are qualification of a
Physical as well as a staffing requir--ment. Further explained isz detail.
The physical aspect of Federal requirements deadline is July 1, 1970.
The Buidling Committee, Hospital Board of Trustees and the County Board
Hospital Committee met with the archetects to obtain cost to seek futlare
direction. Copies of the architects detail report passed out to the
Board members. Explained by SupTt. Bright. Total cost of remodeling
Hospital and Halfway House to Federal standards $230,000.00 plus architects
fee of $13,800.00. Hospital report to be continued after Noon Recess.
Board adjourned for Noon Recess until 1:30 P.M..
Board reconvened at 1:30 P.M. Called to order by Chairman Anderson.
Roll Call - 5 absent. 25 Board members present.
SupTt. Sumner Bright continued his explanation of action taken by the 3
committees on the remodeling presentation -copies of j blternate solutions
prepared by the Hospital Trustees with Supt. Bright passFa .,it to Board
members. Of Medical patients in the County Hospital 1/3 are fr•)m+, Croix
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County - 2/3 from out of County. These out of County patients profit for
care in 1969 was $180,000.00. Comments and questions by Supervs. Arnquist,
Dahm., Rivard, Pierson, Luckwaldt, Kelm and Gherty. Question by Superv.
Rock on reducing number of out of state patients so as to have more room
and to increase office space. Present Farm Building updating evaluation
cost placed at $50,000.00. Per new regulations future limit has been
placed on profit from care of patients by State and Federal standards. St.
Croix County Hospital Trustees present asked to comment at this time.
Chairman of the Trustees, Mr. Delbert Afdahl spoke on monies made on the
outside patients. Trustee Art Peterson spoke for all the trustees in answer
to Superv. Torgersons question. He stated that all the Trustees are unan-
imously in favor of new construction. Trustee Leonard Wall spoke on use
of the main building. Discussion followed on disposing of the County Hospital
Cattle Herd, by Superv. Pierson, GhGrty and Trustee Peterson. Superv. Wm.
Thompson, on the Hospital Committee, expressed his opinion to remodel the
present old main building, not possibly the Halfway House, but go ahead and
add a new wing in the near future. The Federal deadline enters into proc-
edure, which affects Medicare and Medicare people. Motion by Superv. Luck-
waldt, 2nd by Superv. Ryan that further discussion and action be placed on
the February 25th agenda.
Veterans Service Office, Mr. Willis Cramer appeared before the Board at this
time. No questions asked by any Board member. Complimented on report.
Sheriff Grant highlighted the report of the Sheriff's Committee. Extra
explanation given at this time. Questions by Supervs. Rock and Pierson.
Thanked for a complete report.
County Traffic Police report further explained by Captt. LaVerne Burke.
Discussion on comparison table shown with other Counties on miles traveled;
accidents; etc. Questions by Superv. Hop. No further questions.
Civil Defense Director, Ted Nlyren commented on flood disaaters and also
on St. Croix County Flood Plain 'Zoning. No questions.
Zoning Administrator detail given by Harold Barber. No questions by
Board members.
St. Croix County Highway Department review of report given by Highway
Commissioner, Julian Moen. Mentioned replacement of County road signs
due to vandalism. Mr Moen thanked the various members of the County Board
for their co-operation the past year. Questions by Supervs. Rock and Hop.
Discussion on intersection of Highway 65 and 35 near river Falls by Supervs.
Rock and Dahm with Commissioner Moen. Mr Moen stated he was glad to get
their comments. They were aware of this intersection and that it had been
studied by the St. Croix. County Safety Review Committee. Questions by
Supervs. Wm. Thompson, Kelm and Bogut.
Commissioner Moen discussed a resolution being presented Wednesday February
25th regarding County owned land to be sold to the Village of Somerset.
The Highway Committee is presenting a tentative 1971 program by resolution
Wednesday February 25th. Mr. Moen will not be present but explained it
t to the Board members at this time.
Chairman Anderson called upon Superv. Pierson to give a short report on his
working with ADVOTFCH during the east year. As a result of a recent survey
taken, ADVOTECH has presented three alternates to the District. Mr. Pierson
explained these. Ne. I- Bf ld a new edifice, No. 2-- Have St. Croix County
and Pierce County join Eau Claire ADVOThCH District with Polk and Burnett
Counties joining Superior District, No. 3-- Operate as at present. There
have been ADVOTECH meetings on the alternates in all counties. At the present
time the Board of Directors of RDVOTECH are still undecided, due to the
knowledge of other ADVOT.rCH Schools at Superior and Rice Lake operating
under full capacity. Pierce County has petitioned the State ADVOTECH to
withdraw from this District 18. No answer to date.
Mr. Lyle Teppen of ADVOTECH called on by the Chairman.to speak at this time.
Copies of the complete final copies of the District #18 ADVOTECH Survey
distributed to the Board members. Mr. Teppen further commented on this
survey , noting that final decision on the future of ADVUTECH Dist. ##18
should be made shortly.
Superv. Pierson again appeared before the Board speaking for Mr. Arthur
Jensen, Vice -Chairman of the H-DVOTE,CH Board of Directors, who is on the
ADVOTECH Board fra,; St. Croix County, asked for an expression from the
St. Croix County Board at this time of their preference of the three
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alternatives. Motion by Superv. Rock to table further action on the request
until Wednesday February 25th, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher. Carried.
The Department of O.E.O.--West Wisconsin Community Action program with
headquarters at Menomonie,govering 7 Counties, had asked to present their
Youth Corp program to the Board. The Chairman called on the Director of this
program, Mr Allen Watson at this time. Mr Watson gave a complete review of
the coverage in parts of the 7 counties he represents, speaking of the
three types of the N Y C program. These programs are designed to educate
and find work for Low Income Family youth. No. 1--In school programs.
No. 2--Summer program work, No. 3--High school drop -out program. St. Croix
programs given in detail. Suggestions made by Director Watson to the Board
members for future action. Mir Matson thanked for a fime report.
Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher that the Board stand adjour-
ned until Wednesday morning February 25th at 9.30 A.M.
J. Gifford Nelson
St. Croix County Clerk
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPEATISOHS
REGULAR SESSION
WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 25, 1970
9:30 A.M.
Board called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson.
Roll Call - 4 absent. 26 Board members present.
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Letter read by the Clerk from the U.S. Department of the Interior informing
the Board, through the Chairman, that the Federal and State Study of the
lower St Croix River is now under way. Studies will be under the Federal
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation asking the co-operation of local officials.
Motion by Superv. Meinke, 2nd by Superv. Kelm that this correspondence be
placed on file: Carried.
Letter read by the Clerk from the Green Thumb. Chairman Anderson referred
letter and attached applicatiois to Severt Carlson of the Parks Dept. of the
Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee. These applications
are for County participation.
Discussion on New Mobile Home Ordinance
Resolution on the St. froix County Mobile Home Ordinance presented to the
Board by Willard Olsen. He stated that 4 public hearings had been held
throughout the County, so everybody should have been informed of the Ordinance.
A11 changes noted. Discussion followed on Section 2, Permit for Location
Outside of Mobile Home Park. Comments and questions by Supervs. Vehrs,
Gherty, Rock, Wm. Thompson, Waldroff, Pierson, Torgerson, Luckwaldt, Hop,
Rivard, Hughes and Goodwin. At this time Zoning Adminis,�rator Harold Barber
asked to comment. A permanent Trailer Home and one with wheels off come under
the State Health Codes. Following questions posed --Amount of Taxes --Size of
Homes --Collection of Taxes— Enforcement --Bonding- Monthly fees, Etc. Question
further discussed "What is an Operating Farm?"
Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Hughes to strike out the word
operating in Section 2 under (a) and (c). Discussion followed. Superv. Pierson
withdrew his resolution. Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff to
adopt new Mobile Home Ordinance as read. Superv. Gherty offered amendment No. 1
2nd by Superv. Torgerson to delete the words operating only under (paragraph A)
and all of paragraph (e). Comments by Superv. Rock. Roll call vote asked
for on Amendment No. 1. Superv. Torgerson offered as amendment No. 2, 2nd by
Superv. Hughes to reduce the 720 sq. ft. of living space to 500 sq. ft. as
shown in Section 2- paragraph (B). Roll call vote asked for. Chairman inst-
ructed the Board a vote of Yes was for and a vote of No was against a change.
Roll call vote results -- 26 voting. 13 yes, 13-no. Amendment #2 rejected.
Superv. Kelm offered Amendment No. 3, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to reduce the
720 sq. ft. of living space to 600 ft. as shown in Section #2--paragraph (B)
Roll call vote asked for. -desults 6--No, 20--yes. Amendement No. #3 carried
and so changed to 600 sq. ft.. Question called for on amendment No. 1 . Roll
call vote called for. nesults. 18--No. 8--Yes. Amendment No. 1 rejected.
Comments by Superv. Hughes. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Torgerson
to postpone further discussion until this P.M. on the original motion to
accept. Motion carried.
Chairman announced short recess for Committee work at 11:00 A.M.
Board reconvened at 11:30 A.M.
Report of General Claims approved and signed,voucher for Veteran Service Officer
in the amount of $120.00 for Committee work. This voucher was missed at the
special January Committee meeting. Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv.
Vehrs that claim be allowed and Clerk ordered to issue.check for this amount.
Carried.
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Authorization for Printing & Publishing Board Proceedings
Resolution to authorize the calling for Bids for the Printing and Publication
of the County Board Proceedings for 1970 read. Further explained by the Clerk.
Questions by Superv. Arnquist. Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. Rivard
that resolution authorizing for Bids be accepted as read. 4--solution carried.
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Chairman Anderson announced that the Board would recess at this time to
reconvene at 1:99 P.M..
NOON HbLESS
Board reconvened at 1:00 P.M. and called to order by the Chairman.
Roll call. 4 absent. 26 Board members present.
Chairman Anderson announced that due to the fact that Superv. Carl Thompson
will probably be absent on the Board of Appeals, which meets in March, he
appointed Superv. Afdahl to replace Mr. Carl Thompson for this meeting.
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Resolution on proposed sale of County Highway owned land to the Village of
Somerset read. Superv, Meinke asked that this resolution be withdrawn for
further study and to be presented to the April Session of the County Board.
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Adoption of County Mobile Home Ordinance
Correction of the St. Croix County Mobile Home Ordinacej as suggested and
acted on at the morning session, read by Willard Olsen. Ordinance clarific-
ation amended as follows; Under Section 2 on page 2 under (h), strike out
the word "Operating"only. Under (E) completely re written as follows:
No more than one (1) Mobile Home shall be permitted
per Farm. It shall be the duty of the Town Board to _
designate and rule on, "What is a Farm"?
This permit may be issued to a family
member or employee of said Farm.
Unincorporated residential areas under the
the Jurisdiction of the Township Government
shall abide by the Mobile Home Ordinance of
the Township.
Further comments by Mr. Olsen.
Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Hughes that this completed amendment
be adopted. Carried.
Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. helm to adopt original motion as
finally amended, on Mobile Home Ordinace. Roll call vote called for.
Results. 2-No. 24-Yes. Ordinance adopted by County Board.
Additions to County Zoning Ordinace
Resolution; proposed additions to the present St. Croix County Zoning
Ordinance read and commented on by Zoning Administrator, Harold Barber.
Discussion by Supervs. Waldroff, Pierson, Hughes and Rivard. Suggestion made
by Superv. Hughes that cost of Appeals Publication be raised from $25.00 to
$35.00. An amendment not in order, Resolution being explained not placed
on floor at this time.
At this time, by a show of hands, Board voted to raise the Appeal Notice
Puvl-cation from $25.00 to $35.00. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv.
Meinke that a 2/3 show of hands to place resolution on the floor for adopt-
ion at this session. Carried. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv.
Kellaher to adopt this hesolution on additions to the St. Croix County Zoning
Ordinance as further corrected. Carried.
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Designation of Depositories for St. Croix County-1970
Resolution ##12 (Nov. 13-1969 session) referred to Finance Committee for study
and to be presented at this February Session. Finance Committee recommended
the designating of the First National Bank of Hudson and the Bank of New
Richmond as the depository banks for 1970. Motion by Superv. Gherty, 2nd by
Superv. Luckwaldt to adopt this resolution. Superv. Pierson offered an
amendment, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to this Resolution ##`j that the St, Croix County
Treasurer be instructed to deposit a portion of the County Funds in the Hammond
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State Bank at Hammond, Wisc. The account shall have a maximum of $50,000.00
and a minimum of 30,000.00. The proposed being to cover the Bimonthly
payroll of the St. Croix Highway employees paid thru the Highway Office at
Hammond. Discussion by Supervs. Hughes, Rock and Dahm. Assurance given to
Superv. Pierson that the Finance Committee were still working on a solution
to this problem but to date had nothing. No further action on the amendment.
Question asked for on the original Resolution. resolution carried.
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Remodeling and Plans for New addition at St. Croix
County Hospital.
Resolution submitted by the County Hospital Trustees and the County Hospital
Committee read submitting a proposal to remodel present main Hospital Bldg.,
negotiate for new sewer system and prepare plans for a future new addition.
Motion by Superv; Gherty, 2nd by Superv. Peterson to accept said resolution
as read. Carried.
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Recommendation on ADVOTEC Dist.. #18 action
Resolution on recommendation by the County Board to District 18 Board of
Directors, to'adopt recommendation No. 3 for the time being until such time
as a careful study can be amde of recommendation No. 1. Motion by Superv.
Arnquist, 2nd by Superv. Hughes that Aesolution be accepted. Superv. Rivard
asked for a Roll call vote,: Question by Superv. Kellaher. Comments by
Supervs. Torgerson, Arnquist, Rock, Pierson and Vehrs. Result of Roll Call
Vote. 3--No, 23--Yes, resolution carried.
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1971 Tentative F.A.S. Highway Construction Funds
Resolution by Committee on Highway and Bridges submitted for 1971 tentative
F.A.S. Highway program for construction on County Trunk Highways within St.
Croix County read. Motion by Superv. Meinke, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff that
Resolution be adopted. Question by Superv. Rock on these programs of matching
funds. Resolution carried.
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Approved Request for Reverted Funds and Transfer of Matching Funds
Resolution by Committee on Highway and Bridges on approved request for re-
verted Fedrral Aid Secondary Funds.for Project 71-E-1 and authorization to
transfer $90,000.00 from the County Maintenance and Snow Aemoval Fund to
County -Aid Road Construction to matching funds of reverted amount. Motion
by Superv. Arnquist, 2nd by Superv. Ayan that resolution be accepted. Carried.
Highway Commissioner Salary Increase
Resolution by Committee on Highway and Bridges requistioning salary increase
for Commissioner to $11,1+00.00 for 1970 plus use of a County Car, as in the
past. Motion by Superv. Hughes, 2nd by Superv. Goodwin that Resolution be
accepted. Carried.
Mr Willard Olsen called upon by the Chairman to brief the Board on Regional
Planning and Lacon application for Troy Park. Mr Olsen stated that the Com-
prehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee are in the process of apply-
ing for Lacon Funds to apply to Troy Park, also for Deer Park, Woodville,
Baldwin and Star Prairie.These recreation funds distribution has not been
outlined but the application must be sent at once. Questions asked by Supervs.
Waldroff, Gherty, Rock, Rivard and Arnquist. Superv. Torgerson informed the
Board that the Town of Eau Galle was in the process of purchasing an old
railroad right-of-way and asked the Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks
Committee to review this for further recreational area plans. Superv. Pierson
also commented.on private donations toward this project also revenues from
Snowmobile licenses could be reverted to this proposed recreational area.
Mr Olsen further expalined that St. Croix County has become involved in
Regional Health Planning. Purpose of the Health Planning Services is to
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prevent duplication of Health services within the areas that will be served.
Federal Assistance is available. Area includes a 9 County area, Directors
from St. Croix County are Supervs. Rock -Hudson, Doc Terkelson-Baldwin, and
Wm. McKechnie-Hudson. Budget for 1970 is about $29-000.00. Each County will
be asked to participate, based on the population of the various Counties.
St. Croix Countyes assessment could be about $1,500.00 figured on 100 per
person with the Federal Government picking up 1/2 or 50. All health inst-
itutions in the area are effected. Namely Hospitals, Clinics, Doctors and
Nurses supplies. Training of personal, Rest Homes, Low -Cost Housing for the
Aged all will be evalutatedi.
Superv. Rock spoke on Regional Comprehensive Planning, This is a separate
organization and does not receive Federal Assistance but by law they must
be a separate unit. Further discussion by Willard Olsen , Supervs. Dahm,
Hughes, Gherty and Hop; Personal set-up by law for both Regional Organization.
The Regional Comprehensive Planning explained by Mr. Olsen, would review
Highways, Schools, Housing etc. They will have control also of funds such as
Lacon, Water Pollution, Sewer lay -out etc. with Federal money distribution.
Mr. Olsen thanked for fine review of Planning in both Health and Regional;
Chairman Anderson asked fir Olsen if he could investigate and bring the Board
up to date on the new Law establishing County Assessors , reporting at the
April Session.
Superv. Hughes asked for the floor to announce that due to being a candidate
for County Judge, he will not be back next year. He wished to thank the
Board members for a very pleasant past 2 years association.
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Superv. Kelm stated that he had a request from our former District Attorney,
Mr Richard Rivard, to be heard and to present a Resolution. Resolution No. 15
read by the Clerk, pretaining to the proposed Recreational Area Glen Hill
Golf Club Inc., a non-profit organization, explaining its purposes and aims.
Asking for the support of the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors.
Copies to be sent to: F.H.A.-Baldwin, Assemblyman,Robert Boche, State Senator,
Robert Knowles, Congressman Alvin O'K6nski, U.S. Senators Proxmire and
Nelson. Super Kelm further explained in detail the purpose of th Aesolution.
Superv. Kelm moved, 2nd by Superv. Bogut that by a 2/3 show of hands Reso-
lution #15 be placed on the Agenda for action by the Board at this time.
Carried. Superv. Kelm moved its adoption, 2nd by Superv. Goodwin. Resolution
carried.
Chairman Anderson asked for a motion to adjourn the Board at 3:15 P.M.
On motion by Superv. Gherty, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt Board stood adjourned
until the next session April 21st and 22nd 1970.
J. Gifford Nelson
St. Croix County Clerk