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ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY - - SEPT. 15th - 1970
COURT HOUSE - HUuSON
COUNTY BOARD ROMM - 9:30 A.M.
Suggested Agenda
Board Called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson,
Roll Call by Clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Correspondence:-
1. Letter from Alvin O'Konski.
2. Federal Hwy. Trust Fund.
3. Federal Aid in the Medical Asst. Program. (2 letters)
4. Water Conservation District.
5. Relating to Election of County Supervisors.
6.
7.
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Report s:-
11:00 P.Ni_ fit_ Croix Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Mr. Frank Oas.
2:00 P.M. Mr. Al Karetski, State Director Bureau of Local and
Regional Planning.
1. General Services Committee - Committee Meetings.
2. Wisconsin Dells Tour )
) Willard Olsen, Res. Dev.
-?roposed Regulations on Boating) Agent
3. Minn -Wise. Boundary Area Commission )
) Felix Rivard
St. Croix Valley Interstate Planning Comm)
4. Glen Hills Project Report - - Chr. Agr. Comm. Wm. Thompson.
5. Discussion on Correcting and updating St. Croix County
Board Rules of Standing & Elective Committees.
6. Discussion on County Board Room Speaker System.
7.
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Resolutions:-
1. Law Enforcement Committee. On Grants.
Adjourn for Committee Work. Comp. Planning & Finance, Budget &
New Busin:ess , Personnel & General Services.
Unfinished Business J. Gifford Nelson
Adjournment St. Croix County Clerk
(Above Agenda not necessarily in the order
of presentation)
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY - SEPtT. 15, 1970
COURT HOUSE
COUNTY BOARD ROOM - 9:30 A.M.
Board called to order by Chairman, Norman E. Anderson.
Roll call by Clerk. 29 present. Absent-Superv. Carl Thompson.
County Board opened with the Pledge of allegiance.
Superv. Bogut asked by the Chairman to solicit $1.00 per Supervisor, if they
wished coffee for the Septt. 15th and Oct. 20th Sessions.
CORRESPONDENCE READ BY CLERK AT THIS TIME.-
1. Letter from Alvin OtKonski, loth Dist. Congressman. Motion by Superv.
Meinke, 2nd by Superv. Hanley to place letter on file. Carried.
Letter from Gaylord Nelson, U.S. Senator. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd
by Superv. Ryan to place on file. Carried.
2. Resolution read from Calumet County regarding Federal Highway Trust
Fund. Referred to the Highway Committee by the Chairman.
3. Federal Aid in the Medical .Assistance Program. This item is on the County
Boards Association Agenda at their fall Session. No further action at this time
by the Board.
4. Establishment of Water -Conservation Districts. Referred to the Agriculture
Committee by the Chairman.
5. Relating to the Eleci;:ion of County Supervisors. This item is also on the
County Board Assoc. agenda at their Fall Session. Superv. Waldroff stated that
the General Services Committee recommended County Board action on this, and
further moved that delegates from St. Croix County to the County Board Assoc.
meeting be urged to support this Bill, 2nd by Superv. Best. Discussion followed.
Superv. Luckwaldt questioned present appointments are for 2 years. If the
procedures of electing County Supeevisors is changed appointments would only be
for 1 year. Others in the discussion were, Supervs. Bogut, Lindstrom, Anderson
alid Pierson.
Past County Board Supervisor and new County Judge Elect, Mr. Joseph Hughes,
spoke to the Board at this time. He urged better communications between the
County Judge's Office and the County Board. Having been a County Board member
he realized that in the past there hasntt been such communication. He stated
that he hopes to improve the efficiency of the County Court; however, new laws
as of July 1st, will necessitate an increase in the 1971 budget. Now Traffic
and Misdemeanor cases are going to be tried in the County Court and as a result
this will increase the Jury costs. In the past they have been transferred to
Circuit Court. Now they must be set for trial within 60 days of appearance
date. Case loads are definitely going up.and"addirional help in the Clerk of
Circuit Courts Office might be needed. Juvenile Court procedures expalined.
He complimented the Board on the establishing of our Juvenile Officer. Pre-
ventive measures have heen needed for a long time. Judge elect Hughes, hopes
to establish an educational program in the Juvenile Courts on preventive measures.
The Juveile Court System is the least understood of any of our Courts. The
Statutes provide that the Juvenile Judge may appoint an advisory Committee to the
Juvenile Court. This Committee to be composed of 15 interested citizens in the
Welfare of children. They will serve without re-imbursement. Judge Elect Hughes
intends to set-up such an advisory Committee and at this time asked the Super-
visors to submit names to him of such dedicated people from their area. He urged
constructive criticism at any time between the Board and the County Judge's
Office. Question posed by Superv. Afdahl on Jurors being available for both
Courts? Mr. Hughes stated that they must be two different panels. 36 Jurors
are called for each Court at the present time, and 12 are picked. The new system
was explained by Judge Hughes that about 10 days prior to trial, the District
Attorney, Defense Attorney for the Defendent, will come to the Court House and
hopefully work the list down to 20 Jurors instead of 36. These 20 will be
called at trial time, saviing the added cost of 16 people. Only 8 jurors will be
eliminated under this plan. Further questions asked by Supervs. Meinke, Pierson
and Rivard. Judge Elect Hughes thanked the Board for their time.
7. Letter from State Deptt. of Health & Social Services announcing the app-
ointment of Chairman Anderson to the State Deptt. Task Force. Motion by Superv.
Meinke, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff that letter be placed on file. Carried.
8. Deptt. of Local Affairs & Development on Mission of Committee on whether
Chairman Anderson is also a member. Motion by Superv. Torgerson, 2nd by Superv.
Ryan that letter be placed on file. Carried.
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Chairman Anderson called the Boards attention to a Eft. X gft. permanent
map of the State of Wisconsin showing St. Croix County and the Indianhead Country.
After favorable discussion as to placing it in the County Board Room, it was
decided by the majority to erect it behind the rostrum on the wall. Motion by
Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv. kellaherithat a portable similiar map be made in
folding sections, about 4' X 61. Motion carried. This will be used at various
conventions, conferences, etc. The emblem detail will be used on the St. Croix
Brochure, Stationery, maps, etc. This map was designed, constructed and painted
by J. Gifford Nelson, St. Croix County Clerk.
FEDERAL DISASTER ACT
Chairman Anderson called on Mr Ted Myren, Civil Defense Director, to appear
before the Board at this time. Mr Miyren spoke on and explained Resolution A.
In order to obtain Federal Financial Assistance under the Federal Disaster
Act, someone must be authorized to do clean-up work should a disaster occur. This
Resolution identified Mr. Julian C. Moen, St. Croix County Highway Commissioner
as head of this division. In a disaster area, even private property may be cleaned
up, after approved. Notion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Meinke that by a
2/3 show of hands this Resolution be placed on the Agenda for disposition.
Carried. Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Bogut that Resolution A
be passed. Carried. Questions by Supervs. Lowe, Rivard, and Arnquist. Mir Mlyren
thanked for a fine pres;eutati.on.
Sumner Bright, Sup't. of St. Croix County Hospital gave a brief resume of
progress at the hospital, Re -modeling progress has been slow due to shortage
of materials. New up -dated sewer system to go with the City of New Richmond thru
their primeter sewer outlay. No progress at this time on plans for the New
Addition. Suggestion by Mir Bright that an inspection of Trempleau County
Hospital Addition be made by the Bldg. Committee and the Hospital Trustees. Supervs_
Dahm, Arnquist, Luckwaldt and Rivard spoke on selling the Dairy Herd. Superv,
Rock spoke on the question of whether we want to go into Hospital business or
take care of the St. Croix Count- patients only. This decision must be made by
the Board.
APPROP_�IATION TO COUNCIL ON DRUG ABUSE
At this time., Mir Frank Oas, Chairman of St. Croix County Council on Drug and
Alcohol Abuse, appeared before the Board with 4 of the 10 members of this Council.
Present were: Walter Strey-Hudson Police, Larry Groth,-Social Services Dept,
Charles Mulls -New Richmond School System and Victor Gilbertson, New Richmond.
The various members spoke on the detail functioning of the Council. Needs, methods,
scope, recommendations, etc..Proposed a number system for identification for Drug
Users. Suggested a full-time deputy in Sheriff's Dept. trained in Drug Abuse.
Motion by Superv. Best, 2nd by Superv. Rivard that Board adjourn for
Noon recess. 12:20 P.M.
Board re -assembled at 1:30 P.M. Called to -order by ChairmaniAuderson.
Roll Call: - 29 present.
Continuation of the report of the St. Croix Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse.
Discussion on treatment & re -habilitation: use of present facilities within the
County; Tri-County Mental Health Clinic (recommended one additional member on
the staff for Drug abuse only - up to Staff of Tri-County Clinic to determine
type of additional personnel) St. Croix County Hospital; and Tri-County Council
on Alcoholism. Cost of treatment and providing funds discussed. If State or
(arid) Federal Funds are available a complete program must be out -lined. This is
in the future. Superv. Pierson questioned the advisability of setting up and
budgeting about $1,000.00 for 1971 in a separate budget item, coup, be included
in other Budgets- such as the Dep't. of Social Services or Tri-County Mental
Health Clinic. Chairman Oas further explained present incidental expenses.
Superv. Best offered a motion, 2nd by Superv. Arnquist that the amount of.
$500.00 be transferred from the General Fund to the account of St. Croix Council
on Drugs and xlchol.'-Abuse. Roll Call vote. Result-29 present 29 voted yes._
Question on supervision discussed. Board agreed that the Supervision would be
under the Dep't. of Social Services. Superv. Dahm reminded the Council that they
must use the County Purchasing Agent for all their purchases. Council Chairman
and members thanked for a very fine complete presentation.
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Chairman Anderson introduced, Honorable Mayor of Hudson, Howard Wilcox , at
this time.
REGIONAL PLAT. NING COKMISSION
As scheduled, Mr Al Karetski, State Director of the Bureau of Local and
Regional Planning, spoke to the Board of Supervisors at this time. Mr Karetski
spoke at length and explained the reason for and the advantage of St. Croix County
becoming a part of a Regional Planning area. In his explanation he used a newly
organized 5 County Regional Planning Commission in the Southwest portion of
Wisconsin. It is composed of 15 members, 3 from each County. .Bach Chairman of
these 5 Counties are automatically members. A Regional Planning Commission is
advisory only to each County in that area. Problems such as Policing and law
Enforcement, Library, over all physical planning, Highways, Soil Surveys, Pol-
lution, air and water are some of the items that can be discussed on a Multi -
County program, such as a Regional Planning Commission. It is more economical
to operate as a group and more can be accomplished. However, St. Croix County
must decide for themselves, State Staff people from the Bureau of Local and
Regional Planning are available to assist in establishing such a Commission in
St. Croix County. Superv. Rock spoke on the problems of Counties on both sides
of the St. Croix River and Health Regional Planning operations at the present
time. The present Commission could include Chippewa, Eau Claire, Dunn, Barron,
Clark, Polk and St. Croix or any part of this group of Counties. Director
Karetski announced that his office was available at anytime for assistance.
Resolution and letter read from the City of Hudson properly passed and
attested too, urging the St. Croix County to become part of the West Central
Regional Planning Commission. Chairman referred Resolution and letter to the
Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee.
MILEAGE AND PER DIEM
Mileage and per diem for the September 15th Session of the Board of Super-
visors read in detail by the Clerk. Total amount $615.70 for 29 Supervisors
present. Properly signed by Committee. Motion by Superv, Dahm, 2nd by Superv.
Ryan that the various amounts be allowed and the Clerk instructed to issue checks
in the various amounts. Carried;
NOVEMBER SESSION DATES CORRECTED
Discussion followed on dates for the November Sessions. Opinion from District
Attorney, Allan Maki, that no Session could be held on November 11th, being a
Legal Holiday. Yet the Statutes read that County Boards must convene on the Tues-
day after the 2nd Monday. Therefore it was agreeable to all that the November
Session will convene on Tuesday, November.10th, per statute, adjourn until Thurs-
day November 12th. This will be the regular two day Session in November.
ST. CROIK COUNTY BOATING REGULaTIONS
Mr Willard Olsen, Res. Dev. Agent, gave a short resume of the Educational ,
Wisconsin Dells Tour, stating the hopeful aim to be ace=plislied. Each County
Board member was given a copy of the revised "Proposed regulations on Boating in
St. Croix County". These were reviewed in detail by Mr. Olsen and further
explained. There is a reciprocal agreement on the St. Croix River between Minn-
esota and Wisconsin. Both have jurisdiction from both shores. Present addition
read at this time. It is hoped that these Boating Regulations, possible with some
further corrections, will be adopted by other Counties on both sides of the St.
Croix River. Discussion by Dist. Att'y. Maki, Supervs. Best, Lowe and ki-ard.
Board adjourned by direction of the Chairman for Committee work.
Superv. William Thompson Chairman of the County Agriculture Committee, gave
a short report on progress of the Glen Hills Project. He stated that the contract
for about $40,000.00 on Holding Dam #2 had been let -out and the bathing beach had
been started, to be completed at a cost of about $23,000.00. Road to the Golf
Course being studied at this time. There are 3 Earth Holding Dams yet to be con-
structed in the project.
(2) LIMIT OF COUNTY BOARD MEEITINGS CHANGED
Resolution read, changing the number of meetings possible by County Board
Committees from the number set by Statute and a limit on how much the Highway
Committee members can receive. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Hanley
that by a 2/3 show of hands this Resolution be placed on the Agenda at this time.
Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Arnquist that Resolution #2 be accepted
by the Board. Carried.
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(3) STANLEY CLAUSE &hSEP,IENT
Resolution #3 read, requiring an easement for access to his filed adjacent to
newly located County Trunk "F". Motion by Superv. Meinke, 2nd by Superv. Ryan
that by a 2/3 show of hands this Resolution be placed on the Agenda. Carried.
Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt that this Resolution be accepted.
Carried.
(4) COA-TINUANCE OF FED a- AL HIGHWAY TRUST FUND
Resolution #4 recommending the Continuance of the Federal Highway Trust Fund,
copies to be sent to: Senator Knowles, Senator Nelson, Senator Proxmire, Congress-
man O'Konski, and John A; Volpe, U.S. Secretary of Transportation. Motion by
Superv. Arnquist, 2nd by Superv. Sandeen that by a 2/3 show of hands this Reso-
lution be placed on the agenda. Carried. Motion by Superv. Luckwaldt, 2nd by
Superv. Lowe that Resolution be adopted. Discussion by Supervs. Torgerson, Vehrs,
OfConnell, .krnqui.st, Best and Rivard. An amamendment by Superv. Torgerson, 2nd
by Superv. OtConnell deleting the paragraph referring to U.S. Senator Proxmire.
Carried. Question on original motion called for. Resolution carried as amended.
COUNTY BOARD ROOM SPEaKEtt SYSTEM
On the Agenda the item of a County Board Room speaker system was discussed at
this time. Suggestion made that it be a portable system if possible with 3
microphones, best grade, using present speaker; Costing on or about $300.00.
Motion by Superv. Bogut, 2nd by Superv. Hop that such a -system be installed by
the Finance, Budget and Personnel Committee, chargeable to the County Board account.
The correcting and up -dating of St. Croix County Board Rules of Standing and
Elective Committees referred to a joint Committee composed of General Services
and Finance, Budget and Personnel Committees, by the Chairman. Presentation for
the Boards approval at the October or November Session.
Final report of operations for this season of Troy Park asked for'. Report
to be forthcoming.
Both Chairman Anderson and Superv; Best complimented County Judge Elect,
Joseph Hughes on his remarks to the County Board.
Motion to adjourn by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Lawrence Peterson at
;r00 P.M.. Carried.
J. Gifford Nelson
St. Croix County Clerk