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ST. CRC; IX COUNTY BOARD CIF SUPERVISORSc
REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY-OCTOBER 23, 1973
9:30 A. M.
Join us for Coffee at 9 c00 A.M .
Board called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson.
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Invocation: Rev. -Puttejlj
Roll Call by Clerk:
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Minutes of previous Session, dated Sept. 11, 1973 to be accepted as writtezi and
ailed to each member.
AITNOUNC.dVIElUS :
1. Adlronition read to the Board Spectators as follows: "Any person not a member of
the Board desirous of addressing the Board on any subject matter shall first
obtain permission of his or her Supervisor to do so. They shall confine them-
selves to the presentation of their problem and have one rebuttle but not de-
bate." In case of objection such person must have simple majority consent of
the Board. also read Rule 19 to Board Members.
2. Chairman Anderson thanked the City of Hudson for Courtesy Parking Tickets.
3. Date to be set for the tour of the County Hospital.
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CORRESPCNDENCE:
1. Letter from Wisconsin Indianhead District.t-�
2. Letter from assemblyman Leo 0. Mohn.
3. Letter from Senator Robert P. Knowles.
4. Letter and copy of Resolution from Veteran of Foreign Wars Hudson Post 21.15.
5. Copy of Resolution from City of New Richmond regarding Sanitary Land Fill.4"
6. Copy of Resolution from Ozaukee Co. Wisconsin opposing Assembly Bill 672.-
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REPORTS:
1. Budget Review-10:00 A.M. James Steel
2. Report of Committee on Equalization.
3. General Services Committee on recommzendation of Federal Revenue Sharing
Priorities®
4. General Services Committee -Updating Rules and Regulations of Standing and Elect-
tive Committees.
5. Representative from Springfield Towns�ip pertaining to Town Road. _-
6. Mileage and Per Diem-1 day Session.
7, Mileage and Per Diem -third quarter Committee work General Claims.
8. Stuart Nelson -Agriculture Records Cooperative regarding County Hospital and
County Farm Appraisal. L,-
9. Dennis Domack, Resource Development Agent -Profile of St. Croix County, •`''��
1O.Introduction of Mrs. 1�iary Lou Irke, Home Economist Agent. �-
ll.Moratorium on St. Croix River, 1
12. Sheriff Grant -Manpower needs for Sheriff Dept,' --
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14.
RESOLUTIONS:
Designating Hammond State Bank as Depository for the total amount of County
Highway Payroll funds.
`. Supplemental Salary for County Judge.
'73. Supplemental Salary for Circuit Judge.
�. Authorizes County Clerk to execute a Deed on County owned property to Gary L.
Johnston,
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7. 7
UNFINISHED & MISC. BUSI11ESS:
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ADJOURMENT: f
(Above Agenda not necessarily in order of presentation) r.',{•; sue;=<<�`,�"�.,:._,
F. Verna Stohlberg
St. Croix C01M4-,' Clerk
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Session
TUESD:AY - OCTOB ; . 23, 1973
Board called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson.
Invocation by Rev. Carl Jensen, Congregational Church, Roberts, Wisconsin.
Roll Call by the Clerk: 30 present. 0 absent,
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
Motion by Superv. Dahm and 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to accept the previous minutes
from the September session as mailed to each member and published. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chairman Anderson read the admonition Rule 6 of the County Board Rules and
Regulations to the Board spectators as follows:" Any person, not a member of the
Board, desirous of addressing the Board on any subject matter shall first obtain
permission of his or her Supervisor to do so. They shall confine themselves to the
presentation of their problem and have one rebuttle but not debate.,,
Chairman Anderson also read Rule 19 to the Board members as follows: "Whenever
any member is to speak or deliver any matter to the Board he shall rise and address
himself to the chair, confine his remarks to the question under debate and avoid
personalities. The member who shall rise to address the chair shall speak first.
When 2 members rise to speak at the same time, the chair shall name the member who
is to speak first. 1e
Chairman Anderson thanked the City of Hudson for the Courtesy Parking Tickets.
Chairman Anderson called upon Sumner Bright to give any information as to date
of tour of the County Hospital, Sumner Bright, Director of the County Hospital
announced he would be better able to set a date of the tour at the November Session.
CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from Wisconsin Indianhead UTAE District read by the Clerk. Superv.
Lowe explained that the reciprocity is used with other districts that have an Open
?door Policy. Open Door Policy is not in effect unless other VTAE Districts have
Open Door Policy.
Letters from Assemblyman Leo 0 Mohn and State Senator Robert P. Knowles both
sent regrets to attend this session in answer to the invitation extended to them
from the September Session read by the Clerk. Assemblyman Mohn and Senator Knowles
.,c;re both scheduled to be in Legislative Session in Madison.
Letter from Robert W. Penman, V F W Post Commander together with a copy of a
Resolution adopted by the V F W Hudson Post # 2115 regarding the Sec.45 (7) Wisconsin
Statutes, Chapter 90 providing Counties to make application for a County Veteran
Service Grant in the amount of $3000.00 read by the Clerk. Letter and Resolution
was referred to General Services Committee
Copy of a Resolution from Ozaukee County opposing Assembly Bill 672 read by the
Clerk and referred to the General Services Committee.
Copy of Informative Resolution from the City of New Richmond stating the Cities
desire to purchase or lease County owned property in Sec. 26 and/or Sec. 27 in the
Town of Star Prairie which would be suitable and convenient for Sanitary Land Fill
read by the Clerk. resolution was referred to^»^' Committee.
REPORTS
Chairman Anderson announced that James Steel, State Auditor and Superv. Dahm,
Chairman of Finance Committee would present the preliminary Budget Review and
suggested that any questions regarding the Budget accounts would be answered after
the reading,
Auditor Steel reminded the Board of Supervisors that this is only a pre-
liminary Hearing and dealing strictly with net levies. The final public hearing of
the 1974 Budget will be held at the November County Board Session. Auditor Steel
then proceded to read the Proposed 1974 Budget. Upon completion of the reading,
questions were presented by the Supervisors.
Superv, Rivard questioned if under the State Crime Lab this included Crime Lab
work used by the Sheriff or Traffic Patrol Depts. Auditor Steel replied that this
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does include all Crime Lab work by St. Croix County from 7/l/72 thru 6/30/73.
Superv, mock mentioned that under Sheriff and Police Radio the Salary settle-
ments have riot been completed. Auditor Steel explained that this Budget Review
does not include any Salary adjustments and would have to be included in November
or pass as is and add into Budget at end of the year. Superv. Boche questioned if
there had been a change in sal, -:vies for part time deputies. Superv. Dahm replied
that the figure of $2.80 per hour has been decided on, uniform allowance and false
arrest insurance,
Superv. Lowe questioned the D & A Superv. Acct. and wondered if it wouldn't be
feasible for the County to charge the establishments that request Dance Inspectors
for the County's share of the Social Security. Comments by Superv. Rivard, and it
was suggested that the Law Enforcement Committee present a Resolution to that effect.
Superv. Pierson questioned whether salaries were included in Traffic Police
Budget, Auditor Steel replied in the affirmative in this case.
A discussion was held by Superv. Solum and Superv. Boche regarding Agriculture
Agent, Boys and Girls Clubs and 4H Club Agent Acet.
Superv. Boche and Superv. Rock questioned the Snowmobile Club and whether the
State Aid is coming as a result of the Snowmobile registrations. Traffic Officer
Capt. Burke explained that there are a group of clubs working to establish a
County Trail. The trails are routed out to 85 miles to circle this County on a
3 year program. lst year cost to County would be approximately $2,000.00, the
County pays approximately $15,000.00 and will be reimbursed approximately $13,000.00
from the State. The group will appear before the Board with a complete 3 year pack-
age.
Under the Budget request for District attorney, Superv. Best questioned
whether the $4500.00 State Aid for the District Attorney was in addition to the
request. Auditor Steel replied that the Budget request is for operation cost of the
office and the State Aid does not enter into the District Attorneys budget. Superv.
Best also questioned the Apiary Inspection Account and was informed this amount
only pays for Inspectors.
Superv. Rivard questioned the County Library Account and wondered if a
Community goes on their own and has a Library, can their citizens go to another
Library and use their facilities. Superv. Rock explained if a Community maintains
a Library and are not taxed thru County Library System, they share their Library
facilities with any citizen in St. Croix County.
Superv. Lowe and Superv, Pierson and Superv. Rock discussed the Budget under
the new Unified Board and the difference in Budget figures for 1974 from 1973 TCMHC
Budget. The TCMHC 1973 figure only covered Out Patient Care but the Unified Board
Budget will cover many services that appeared separately on the 1973 Budget Aects.
Superv. Boche questioned the Land Use Survey Acct. that has been established
for one year. A discussion was held with Supervs, Lowe, Thompson, Rock, DeBoer and
Afdahl speaking.
Superv. Lindstrom questioned the County Board about their reaction on the
Humane Society. Discussion held by Supervs. Dahm, Heffron, DeBoer, Nelson, Waldroff
and Lowe.
Superv. Solum questioned whether Glenhills had been turned down by Federal
Grant for aid. Supervs. Pierson and Luckwaldt explained that they had rejected
a bid but did not turn down Aid.
Superv. Hop questioned the General relief Account. Auditor Steel and Chairman
Anderson asked Robert Sanden, Director of Department of Social Services to come
forward and explain his Budget request. He explained Federal and State Grant as
of Jan.. lst 1974 are picking up cost of Old Age Assistance, Aid to Disabled, Hid
to Blind and Aid to Dependent Children -County Share. The State is picking up
Medical OAA, ADC, Aid to Blind and Aid to Disabled. To answer Superv. Hops ques-
tion on the increase in General Poor Relief Account it is felt that as some costs
are shifting to Federal Government it is feared that some families could get
caught without aid if a check is held up in Washington due to computer error or
some reason, and this family would be caught without funds, Superv. Lowe wonder-
ed if they would be reimbursed for advancing aid and Director Sanden felt they
would. Comments by Supervs. Vehrs, Pierson and Mr. Sumner Bright in connection
with welfare recipients getting involved with Unified Board.
Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv.. Kellaher to adopt the preliminary budget,
Motion carried.
Harold Barber, Zoning Administrator presented the proposal for Wild divers_.
Guidelines have been set up to be sent to Washington. The guidelines show that
above Stillwater you shall set back 100 feet above the bluff. In some areas
there are two tiers, but it still must be 100 feet above the bluff. On the Lower
St. Croix you set 40 feet back from the bluff. Same requisition holds on 2 tiers
on lower St. Croix also, 40 feet back from the upper level. The minimum lot size
is 22.acres. The minimum lot width is 200 feet. Mr. Barber displayed a map he
received where it shows the line above Houlton where they start with there set
backs. Mr. Barber stated that the Resolution that had previously been drawn up
expires on October 25th so a new Resolution must be drawn up. Comments by Supervs.
Solum, DeBoer and Pierson. Mr. Barber Lqformed the Board that Stillwater is the
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Upper St. Croix and South of Houlton is the Lower St. Croix.
RESOLUTION
Resolution # 44: Regarding e_-ytension of moratorium Resolution # 12 dated 2/27/73
-)e extended to l/l/74 or until appropriate Federal Standards are promulgated, or
which ever event occurs first read by the Clerk. Motion for a 2/3rds show of hands
to place this Resolution on the floor was made by Superv. Rock and 2nd by Superv.
Best. Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Lindstrom to adopt
Resolution # 44. Motion carried.
Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to adjourn for lunch until
1:30 P.M. Motion carried.
NOON RECESS
Board re -convened at 1:30 P.M. and called to order by Chairman Anderson.
Roll Call by the Clerk. 30 present 0 absent.
REPORTS
Chairman Anderson called on Superv. Bogut to make the presentation of a group
of interested citizens from the Town of Springfield regarding the Town road in
Springfield in Glen Hills Watershed Park Area. Superv. Bogut recommended that
Superv. Blakeborough explain why the group was here and then he would introduce
them. Superv. Blakeborough explained that a petition from the Town of Springfield
had been presented to the County Board previously and that this petition had been
referred to the Highway Committee for study. At the September llth session the
County Board passed Resolution # 37. Superv. Bogut presented the group of interest-
ed citizens and introduced Mr. Martin Seim as spokesman. 12r. Martin Seim stated
that this Committee was appointed at the last Town meeting. Through discussion at
their Town meeting they decided they had lost 674 acres of taxable land in the
Town of Springfield of which they will get no more Revenues, plus personal property
on these farms, They stated that they would maintain the roads as present condition
but as far as upgrading or blacktopping them, they would not give it any more
priority than any other road. Comments and discussion by Supervs. Lowe, Rock,
Heffron, Afdahl, Waldroff, DeBoer, Blakeborough, Solum, Bogut, Best and Capt,Burke.
Following the discussion Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Martin Seim for his appear-
ance as representative for the Town of Springfield and instructed the Comprehensive
Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee to work together with the Highway and Agricul-
ture Committees and bring a. recommendation and report before the Board at the
November session..
Dennis Domack, Resource Development Agent introduced 1%irs. Mary Lou Ihrke as
the new Home Economist agent for St. Croix County. Firs. Ihrke had formerly been
employed with the University of Minnesota Extension in Waseca Minnesota for 3 years.
Mrs. Ihrke stated that she was pleas.:;d with her position in St. Croix County. She
finds St. Croix County friendly and is a pleasure serving the people.
Chairman Anderson thanked Mrs. Ihrke for appearing, fir. Domack then proceded
to present the Board with a Book he had compiled called Profile of St. Croix County
"Moving Forward". This booklet contains data of Population, Man Power, Housing,
Agriculture, Business and Industry. Comments by Supervs. Solum, Lowe, Pierson and
Lindstrom.
Glen Bartelt, 4H Club Agent presented the plans and
posed Building at the County Fair Grounds. The building
120 feet in length. The building would house 3 types of
Blakeborough stated he was successful in getting a rough
$28,000.00 for the Building. Comments and discussion by
Solum, Dahm, Olson, Rock, Lowe, Thompson and Best.
description of the pro -
would be 60 feet wide by
exhibits. Superv.
estimate which was about
Supervs. Blakeborough,
Superv. Heffron, representing General Services Committee presented the request
to the Board that the Committee had received on the Federal Revenue Sharing
Priorities.
Fair Ground association requested $40,000 for Building on the grounds.
County Hospital requested $40,000.00 to <$45,000.00 for blacktopping, sodding
and etc. which had been eliminated from the former bid on County Hospital Const.
Superv. Heffron asked the Board if by using these funds, whether they desired
to go into a program that eliminates manpower in the future with future expenses,
or if they desired to use the funds for one project which would be completed at one
time. Committee had also been approached on Safety and Communication. Comments
and discussion by Supervs. Solum, Luckwaldt, Lowe, Dahm, Boehe, Rock, rifdahl,
Pierson, Rivard, Blakeborough and Auditor James Steel, Motion by Superv. Rock
and 2nd by Superv. Thompson that the Fair Association Board bring in a Resolution
as to the amount needed for a Fair Building and a further study of the location,
.Land Use and Expansion. Comments by Superv.;. Waldroff, DeBoer, Lowe and
Blakebor, ough. Motion carried.
i3oard adjoured for recess.
Superv. Rock introduced Mr. Bob Lock -year, Local Assistant Planner for West
Central Regional Planning Commission and also Eau Claire County Planner, 2 days
a week. Mr. Lockyear also introduced Mr. C"__ff El1;.ott, Vice Chairman of the Eau
Clai-re County Board and active in Comprehensive, Zoning and Parks Committee at
Eau Claire County. Mr. Lockyear explained the program of County Planning at Eau
Claire County such as establishing goals, reviewing Zoning and Sub -divisions and
Population projections. Comments and discussion by Mr. Cliff Elliot and by Supervs.
Lcwe, Afdahl, Hop, Rock, Solum, Pierson and Holmes. Superv. Rock stated that it
had been suggested that St. Croix County could have the services of half time or
part time Planner. He would live in St. Croix County and his office would be in
the Court House complex. Cost to the County would be about 1/2 of his salary
approximately $7,000.00 plus expenses for maintaining the office. Comments by
Supervs. Pierson and Hop. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Lockyear and Mr. Elliot
for appearing before the Board.
In connection with the previous presentations on Planning, Dennis Domack
introduced Dr.Sam Huffman from the University of Wisconsin at River Falls. Dr.
Huffman is head of the Department of Earth and Sciences at River Falls. He spoke
in favor of the necessity of a planner in St. Croix County to coordinate the various
plans. Comments by Supervs. Heffron, Solum, Rivard and Boche.
Chairman Anderson thanked Dr. Huffman for his presentation.
Chairman Anderson called upon Stuart Nelson, Manager of the Northwest Farm
Business and Record Service, Mr. Nelson, together with Mr. Loren Cropp, Field
Representative of the Agricultural Records Cooperative, spoke regarding the
appraisal, record keeping and farm analysis of the St. Croix County farm and herd.
In the appraisal they would compare St. Croix County Dairy herd with dairy herds
elsewhere in the state. The intangible aspect of what the dairy herd is worth to
the County and surrounding area in terms of educational, promotional and economical
values is included in the study. Comments by Superv. Best. Motion by Superv.
Waldroff, 2nd by Superv. Thompson that the appraisal be made at $980.00 thru the
year 1974. Comments by County Hospital Director, Sumner Bright and Superv. Rock.
Motion carried. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Nelson and Mr. Cropp for their
presentation,
Superv. Lowe presented to Chairman Anderson the 105th Centennial Edition of
the New Richmond News to be left at the Court House.
Sheriff Grant reported to the County Board on his manpower needs. He reported
on the facts and figures of the work load and the breakdown of number of adults,
Juveniles, Drug Abuses and Alleged Mental. He informed the Board he needed a Jail
administrator to refill the position of Chief Jailer that he previously had and
an additional two full time deputies. Comments by Supervs. Lowe, Pierson, Rorik,
Best, Rivard, Heffron, Bogut, Dahm and Vehrs. Chairman Anderson announced that the
Law Enforcement and Finance, Budget and Personnel Committees are studying the
situation .and will bring a recommendation to the next County Board Session.
Chairman Anderson thanked Sheriff Grant for his report.
The report from General Services Committee regarding Updating Rules and Regula-
tions of Committees was postponed until the November Session.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON Hr UALIZ-,TION
The report of the Committee on Equalization in the total valuation of
078,125,700 was read by the Clerk. Superv. Boche stated that this total shows a
17?% increase over last year. Clerk Stohlberg offered to make copies of the
Equalization Report and would mail them to each Supervisor. Comments by Superv.
Holmes and Superv. Solum. Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Afdahl to accept
the equalization report. Motion carried.
MILEAGE AND PER Dlilvi
The Mileage and Per Diem Report for this one day Session, totaling $1005.30
read by the Clerk. "Motion by Superv. Vehrs and 2nd by Superv. Ryan to accept the
report. Motion carried.
The Mileage and Per Diem Report for the 3rd Quarter General Claims totaling
$8,269.45 read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Kellaher and 2nd by Superv. Dahm
to accept the report. Motion carried.
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RES01,T JTS
Resolutions that had their first read r g at the Board Session and held for
I.ction until the next County Board Session {were rea'd by the Clerk, are as follows:
Hammond State Bank Depository for Cou3T'Y';% Highway ' `.A.anl Payro+..�. -fian.ds.
}, "upplemental Salary for County Judge
" �pplemental Salary for Circuit Judge.
rant application for County Service Off_'_cer.
-. Transfer of Funds for Land Survey Salary.
F. Increase of Mileage rate- County Board.
G. Establish and increase the fee for Jurors.
H. Appropriation for Snowmobile Trail fencing.
I. Increasing Per Diem Rate for County Board Committee work.
RESOLUTION # 45: Authorizes the County Clerk to execute a Deed on County owned
property to Gary L. Johnston described as follows:
Village of Roberts: Com. N.W. Cor. TEE -SW: thence E 180 Feet to Place of
Be innijag: thence S 60 feet; E 33 feet; North 60 feet; W 33 feet to P.O.B.
(33' x 1601)
Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher for a 2/3rds show of hands to
place Resolution on the floor. Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff
to adopt Resolution # 45. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION ## 46: Pertains to granting a Fifth Supervisor from the City of Hudson
to represent the citizens of Hudson and that all five Supervisors be elected from
Residents of the City of Hudson at large without regard to location within the
City of Hudson. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. Ryan for a 2/3rds show of
hands to place the Resolution on the floor. Motion by Superv. rock, 2nd by Superv.
Waldroff to adopt Resolution # 46. Motion carried.
There being no further business, Superv. Hop moved to adjourn at 5:30 P.Ifl.
2nd by Superv. Waldroff. Motion carried.
:adjournment was at 5:30 P.M.
Norman E. Anderson
Chairman, County Board
Respectfully Submitted by
F. Verna Stohlberg
St. Croix County Clerk
The next Session of the County Board is scheduled for November 13th and 14th.
the appraisal is to be so jesignee and prepared that the inNestment factor is determined to sho-rr
the parceMage of income, if any, 9t. Croix County is realizing on each dollar invested at the
County farm. The matter of land worth aK land apprecUtion are factors to be considered
by the appraisors in detenaining the said prevailing Avestment factcr.
S"ei-m also stated that
they didn't feel
they can bear the
burden of dividing the cost of
$300,000-00 between
the Taxpayers
of Springfield
for the road
haprovement preject in the Parks
area as their part
of tha
project,
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