HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 4-21-1970ST. CROIX COUNTY ORGANIZATIONAL COUNTY BOARD SESSION FOR 1970
Tuesday - April 21 - '4ed. April 22
9 : 30 A. �Y%
AGENDA
( Following to be presented after the Organizational proceedings )
Letters received to be acknowledged:-
1. Glen Hills Recreation Area.
Wm. Proxmire'
Alvin E. O'Konski
2. Advotec - Dist. 18
Pierce County
Burnett County
Polk County
3. Possible phasing out of the Roberts NIKI Site.
Gaylord Nelson
Alvin O'Konsk!
Igarren P. Knowles
,Nat'l Civil Defense Corp.
4. Tri-County Council, on Alcoholism
Thank you Letter
5. Identification of "GLEN LAKE"
Lake being formed at Dam #10, Glen Hills Watershed project.
6. Purchas of Railroad property, Township of Eau Galle
7.
8. Reports of Committees
Gen'I Claims.
Finance Committee report on assisting cashing of checks,
at Hammond State Bank.
RESOLUTIONS:-
1. P1inn-Wise. Boundary Area Commission.
Recreational Area lower St. Croix River Survey.
2. Acceptance of Bid for printing of the 1970 County Board Proceedings.
3. Establishing the Tri-County Day Care Services Board. (Letter from Dunn Co.)
4. Temp. borrowing Interest rate change per Wis. State Statutes 67.12 (13)
Copies from Marathon and Trempealeau Counties.
5. County Traffic Patrol
6. Social Security Beneficiaries.
7.
8.
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Discussion on Chapter 433 - Laws of 1969 on COUNTY ASSESSORS.
Scheduled for 1 P.M. Vied., April B2, Discussion on Vil. of Somerset purchase
of County owned property.
A G E N D A
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD APRIL SESSION
WEDNESDAY - APRIL 22nd - 1970
9: 30 A. ^r.
County Board called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson.
As previously announced, Chairman introduceses Mr.David G. Gourlie,
Dept. of Adm., Bureau of Personnel. Report of Suggested
St. Croix County Board Re -Organization, result of recent
survey.
Discussion and questions to follow.
Following Resolutions were referred to various committees for action, to
be reported back to this session of the County Board: ------
Reso. #1 - Survey of Lower St. Croix River. Ref. to Comp.
Planning, Zoning & Park Comm.
Reso. #3 - Establishing the Tri-County Day Care Services Board.
Ref. to members of the Tri-County r,entai Health Comm.
Reso. #4 - Temp. borrowing, Interest Rate. Ref. to Fin., Budget
& Salaries Committee.
Reso. #5 - Portion of Wis. State Sales Tax be applied to cost
of Schools. Fef. to Fin., Budget & Salaries Comm.
Reso. #6.- County Traffic Patrol personal increase. Ref. to
Joint Comm. - Fin., Budget & Salaries with Hwy. Comm.
Peso. #7.- Relating to Social Security benefits. Ref. to fin.,
Budget & Salaries Comm.
Reso. #9.- County Veterans Service Officer annually establishing
of Salary. Ref. to Fin., Budget & Salaries Comm.
NOON RECESS
Board Called to order by Chairman.
Roll Call. 1:30 P.N.
Discussion on Village of Somerset purchase of County owned property.
Civil Defense Director, Mr. Ted. Myren.
Purchase of Railroad property, Township of Eau Galie.
Resolution of County Highway riqht-of-way property. f 4 parcels )
Gen'I Claims Committee
Unfinished business.
Final report of any Committees.
County Board adjournment.
J. Gifford Nelson
St. Croix County Clerk
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors 11
APRIL, 21-22, 1970
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD
ORGANIZATIONAL SESSION
Tuesday, April 21, 1970 - 9:30 A.M.
Board called to order by Chairman Norman E. Anderson.
Certificates of duly elected members of the St. Croix
County Board of Supervisors read by the Clerk.
Chairman asked the Clerk to read the names of the 6 new
members, who were asked to stand as their names were
read. Following new members were introduced to the
Board. Dist. 6 - City of New Richmond, Superv, Henry F.
Lowe; Dist. 7 Richmond Twp., Erin Prairie Twp.,
Emerald Twp., Superv. Virgil Becker and Superv. Chris
McCabe; Dist 11 - Village of North Hudson, Superv. Donald
Lindstrom : Dist. 12 - City of Hudson, Superv. Robert
Sandeen; Dist. 13 - Village of Roberts, Warren Twp.,
Superv. James O'Connell. Motion by Superv. Meinke, 2nd
by Superv. Vehrs that newly elected members be seated.
Carried.
CERTIFICATE OF MEMBERSHIP
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
APR IL7th1970
COUNTY SUPERVISORS ELECTION
1. Somerset Township, Milton Meinke, Rt. 1, Stillwater,
Minn., 549-6649
2. Star Prairie Township, James Goodwin, Rt 1, Somerset,
Wis., 247-3285.
3. Stanton Township - Vil. of Star Prairie, Roland Vehrs,
Rt. 3, New Richmond, Wis., 246-4019
4. Vil, of Deer Park - Cylon Township - Forest Township,
William Thompson, Box 83, Deer Park, Wis„269-2961; Carl
Thompson, Rt. 1, Deer Park, Wis., 269-2595
5. Village of Somerset, Felix Rivard, Box 343, Somerset,
Wis., 247-3538
6. City of New Richmond, La wren ce"ISeterson, 436 E. 2nd
St., 246-2847; Lyle Kellaher, 432 N. Main Ave., 246-4925;
Henry F. Lowe, 453 W. 4th St., 246-4634, all of New Rich-
mond; Wis.
7. Richmond Township - Erin Prairie Township - Emerald
Township; Virgil Becker, Rt. 1, New Richmond, Wis., 246-
5430; Chris McCabe-v,Rt. 1, New Richmond, Wis., 246-9927.
8. Glenwood Township, Lawrence Bogut, Emerald, Wis.,
265.4614
9. City of Glenwood, A. Lyman. Arnquist, 317 Pine St.,
Glenwood City, Wis., 265-4066
10. St. Joseph Township, Leslie Waldroff, Rt. 2, Hudson,
Wis., 549-6601
11..Vil. of N. Hudson, Donald Lindstrom, Rt. 2, No. Hudson,
Wis., 386-5471
12. City of Hudson; Norman E. Anderson, 325 Vine St.,
Hudson, Wis., 386-2777; E. P. Rock, 202 7th St. So., Hudson,
Wis., 386-2729; John J. Hanley, 714 3rd St., Hudson, Wis.,
386-3296; O. Robert Sandeen, Mailalieu Dr., Hudson Wis.,
386-2224
13. Vil. of Roberts - Warren Township, James O'Connell,
Rt. 1, Roberts, Wis., 749-3395
14. Vil. Of Hammond - Hammond Township - Rush River
Township; Louis Ryan, Box 272, Hammond, Wis., 796-2569;
Ross Pierson, Rt. 2, Baldwin, Wis., 6B4-3942
15. Vil. of Baldwin, George Hop, Baldwin, Wis., 684-2679
16. Baldwin Township, R.J. 'Luckwaidt, Rt. 1, Woodville,
Wis., 698-2520
17. Vil. of Wilson - Springfield township, Victor Jacobson,
Rt. 1, Glenwood City, Wis., 265-4304
18. 1st, Ward -River Fails - Hudson Township - Troy
Township; Seymour Dahm, 328 Union St., River Falls, 425-
6229; Severt H. Carlson, Rt, 3, River Falls, Wis., 425-5791
19. Kinnickinnic Township - Pleasant Valley Township,
Herman Afdahl,.Rt. 1, Hammond -Wis:; 796-2512
20, Vil. of Woodville - Eau Galle Township - Cady Township;
Arthur M. Best, Woodville, Wis., 698-2727; Robert
Torgerson, Woodville, Wis., 684-3997
Cady Twp.
State of Wisconsin)
)ss
County of St. Croix)
I, J. Gifford Nelson, County Clerk of St. Croix County
in and for the said County of St. Croix, State of Wisconsin,
do hereby certify that the above names have been duly
elected and certified by me to be the County Supervisors for
St. Croix County until April 1972.
J. Gifford Nelson
Dated April 8, 1970 St. Croix County Clerk
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN
Chairman Anderson (per Sec. 59.05of the Wisc. Statutes)
announced that the next order of business would be to elect
a permanent Chairman for the next 2 years. He asked vice -
Chairman, Carl Thompson to take the chair. Vice -
Chairman called for nominations from the floor. Superv.
Rivard nominated Superv. Anderson, Superv. Dahm
moved that the nominations be closed, 2nd by Superv.
Bogut. Carried. Superv. Rivard moved that as there was
but one nomination the rules be suspended and the Clerk be
instructed to cast a unanimous ballot of the Board for
Norman E. Anderson, Norman E. Anderson declared
elected,
ELECTION O
Chairman A derson announced CthatlRA thenext order of
business was to elect a Vice -Chairman for the next 2 years.
Chairman called for nominations from the floor. Superv.
Vehrs nominated Superv. Carl Thompson. Superv.
Jacobson moved that the nominations be closed, 2nd by
the a was but one nomination, erv. Vehrs. Carried. the rMeinke rules be suspended and
the Clerk be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot of the
Board for Superv. Carl Thompson for Vice -Chairman. Carl
Thompson declared, elected for the next 2 years as Vice -
Chairman,
Chairman Anderson announced that as a result of the
authorized survey bythe County Board, Mr. David Gouriie,
Dep't of Administration Bureau of Personnel, will present
the results of this completed survey and a suggested County
Board re -organization Survey, - Wednesday A.M. at 9:30.
The election of all elected committees would take place at
1:30 P.M.. District Attorney, Maki, asked to check on list
man elected on these elected Committees, if he would be
the Chairman.
Roll Cali given at this time. All 30members present.
Chairman asked the Clerk to read the correspondence.
Letters from Wm. Proxmire and Alvin O'Konski per-
taining to F.H.A. loans for Glen Hills Golf Club read at this
time. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Wm.
Thompson that Fetters be placed on file. Carried.
Copies of Resolutions from Polk, Burnett and Pierce
Counties stating their action regarding their thinking on
future of ADVOTECH Dist. 18. Letter also read from
ADVOTECH Board of Directors. Comments and discussion
by Superv. Ryan that letters and Resolutions be placed on
file. Carried.
Letters on the availability of the Niki Base property at
Roberts read from Senator Gaylord Nelson, Assemblyman,
Alvin O'Konski, Gov. Warren P. Knowles and National
Civil Defense Dep't.. Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by
Superv. Becker that these letters be placed on file. Carried.
"Thank You" letter from the Tri-County Council on
Alcoholism to the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
read. Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. Ryan that this
letter be placed on file. Carried.
"GLEN LAKE"
April 9, 1970
Mr. Norman E. Anderson, Chairman
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
Hudson, Wisconsin 54016
Dear Mr. Anderson:
The State Geographic Names Council at their meeting
held on April 3, 1970, approved as you submitted Glen Lake
j for a feature in St. Croix County.
On your application dated February 5, 1970, you did not
indicate approval of the St. Croix County Board of Super-
visors. If such approval was not given prior to your sub-
mission of the application, would you please seek same.
Unless we receive a report on your county board's action'
before June 22, 1970, we will consider our action as meeting
with your approval and will submit the name to the U.S.
Board on Geographic Names accordingly.
_ Very truly yours,
Joseph P. Corbin, Secretary
State Geographic Names Council
This is to Certify that by St: Croix County Board Action,
at a regular session of the Board on April 21st, 1970, the
name "Glen Lake" was approved unamously.
Dated April 27, 1970
J. Gifford Nelson
St. Croix County Clerk
Letter from the State Geographic Names Council read
regarding confirmation of naming the back -water of Dam
no. 10 - Glen Hills Watershed project. Motion by Superv.
Wm. Thompson, 2nd by Superv. Arnquist that the name
submitted as "Glen Lake" be approved by the St. Croix
county board. Carried. Department of Natural Resources
to be informed of the Board Action by the Clerk.
Finance Chairman, Seymour Dahm, asked to explain the
discussion on attempting to assist the cashing of County
Highway Checks at the Hammond State Bank. President
Ken Roberts had asked the Finance, Budget & Salaries
Committee for a sum of money - $50,000.00 to be maintained
in the Bank at all times for the purpose of cashing Highway
checks. An actual inspection of Highway Employees
payroll checks for a specific payroll period showed 102
checks issued in the payroll, of this amount the Hammond
State. Bank cashed only 46 checks -ammounting to only
$12,533.83. Superv. Dahm stated that the Finance, Budget
and Salaries Committee recommend to Mr. Roberts that
this method, depositing $50,000.00, was not in the best in-
terest of St. Croix County. Comments by Superv. Ryan,
Pierson; Arnquist, Bogut, Hop, Motion by Superv. Afdahi,
2nd by Superv. Peterson that the recommendation of the
Finance Comm. be accepted. Motion Carried.
(1)
Letter from the Minn-Wisc. Boundary Area Commission
asking for the County's cooperation, working with the
Federal proposed study of the Lower St. Croix River.
Referred to the Finance, Budget and Salaries Committee.
Chairman Anderson asked the Board to recognize County
Judge elect former County Board Supervisor, Joseph W.
Hughes, in the rear of the Board room.
(2)
PRINTING 1970 BOARD PROCEEDINGS
Clerk read the bid of $5,199.00 submitted by the New
Richmond News for printing the County Board proceedings
for the fiscal year 1970, April 1, 1970thru March 31, 1971 per
specifications. Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by Superv.
Luckwaldt that Bid be accepted. Carried.
(3)
Resolution on establishing of the Tri-County Day Care
Board read. Referred to Committee of Tri-County Mental
Health Clinic. Explanation by Superv. Rock further ex-
plained.
(4)
Marathon County Resolution read at this time by the
Clerk, pertaining to changing of Temporary Borrowing
Interest Rate per Sec. 67.12 (13) Wisc. State Statutes.
Referred to Finance, Budget and Salaries Committee.
(5)
Trempealeau County Resolution read, relative to the
Wisconsin Sales Tax being apportioned toward the school
system costs. Referred to Finance, Budget and Salaries
Committee.
-- - _ (6)
Resolution submitted by the Highway Committee on
increasing personnel of the County Traffic Patrol. Referred
to Finance, Budget and Salaries Committee and the High.
way Committee meeting jointly.
At this time the Chairman adjourned the Board for
Committee work, to re -convene at 1:30 P.M.
NOON RECESS
Board called to order by Chairman Anderson at 1:30 P.M.
Roll Call --All members present.
ELECTION OF ELECTED COMMITTEES
Highway Committee Election (5)
As previously announced by the Chairman first order of
business --Election of Highway Committee of 5 members.
District Attorney stated that the Rules of the County Board,
which they have operated under, provides for the elected
committee, as a whole, to elect their own Chairman and
Secretary
First member of the Highway Committee to be
nominated by Superv. Ryan was Superv. Carl Thompson.
Motion by Superv. Vehrs, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff that
nominations be closed. Carried. Superv. Rivard moved that
as there was but one nomination, that therules be
suspended and the Clerk instructed to cast a unanimous
ballot of the Board for Superv. Thompson, 2nd by Superv.
Bogut. Carried. Carl Thompson declared elected to the
Highway Committee.
Superv. Rock nominated the 2nd member of the Com-
mittee, Superv. Lyman Arnquist. Superv. Kellaher
nominated Superv. Chris McCabe. Motion by Superv.
Vehrs, 2nd by Superv. Rock that the nominations be closed.
Carried. Chairman appointed, Supervs. Peterson, and
Meinke as tellers. Result of ballot vote. Superv. Arnquist
received 18 votes--Superv. McCabe 12 votes. Superv. Ar-
nquist declared elected as the 2nd member of the Com-
mittee.
Superv. Waldroff nominated the 3rd member of the
Committee, Superv. Meinke. Superv. Rivard moved that
nominations be closed; 2nd by Superv. Vehrs. Carried.
Superv'. Vehrs moved that as there was but one nomination,
that the rules be suspended and the Clerk instructed to cast
a unanimous ballot of the Board for Superv. Milton Meinke,
2nd by Superv. Waldroff, Carried. Superv. Meinke declared
elected as the. 3rd member of the Committee.
Superv. Best nominated the 4th member, of the Com-
mittee, Herman Afdahl. Motion by Superv. Best, 2nd by
Supery. Carlson that nominations be closed. Carried.
Superv. Rivard moved that as there was but one
nomination, that the rules be suspended and the Clerk be
instructed to cast a unanimous ballot of the Board for
Superv. Afdahl, 2nd by Superv. Rock. Carried. Superv.
Herman Afdahl declared elected as the 4th member of the
Highway Committee.
Superv. Dahm nominated Superv. Severt Carlson as the
5th member of the Committee. Superv. Lowe nominated
Superv. McCabe. There being no more nominations,
Chairman declared the nominations closed. Result of ballot
vote, Superv. Carlson 19 votes, Superv. McCabe 10 votes. 1
vote for Superv. Afdahl. Superv. Severt Carlson delcared
elected as the 5th member of the Highway Committee.
Agriculture Committee (4)
Election of the County Agriculture Committee of (4)
members.
1st member of the Agriculture Committee to be
nominated by Superv: Dahm,--Superv. Wm. Thompson.
Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Jacobson that
nominations be closed. Carried. Superv, Lindstrom moved
that as there was but one nomination, that the rule be
suspended and the Clerk be instructed to cast a unanimous
ballot of the Board of Superv.-Wm. Thompson as the 1st
member of the Committee.
Superv. Arnquist nominated Superv. Pierson as the 2nd
member of the Agriculture. Superv. Bogut nominated
Superv. Virgil Becker. Superv. Vehrs moved that the
nominations be closed, 2nd by Superv. Jacobson. Carried.
Results of Ballot vote. Superv. Pierson 17 votes. Superv.
Becker 13 votes. Superv. Pierson declared elected as the
2nd member of the Agriculture Comm.
Superv. Waldroff nominated Superv. Goodwin as the 3rd
member of the Committee, Motion by Superv. Bogut, 2nd
by Superv. McCabe that nominations be closed. Carried.
Superv. Wm. Thompson moved that as there was but one
nomination that the rules be suspended and the Clerk be
instructed to cast a unanimous ballot of the Board for
Superv. Thompson, 2nd by Superv. Rivard. Carried.
Superv. Goodwin declared elected as the 3rd member of the
Agriculture Committee.
Superv. Hop nominated Superv. Luckwaldt as the 4th
member of the Agriculture Committee. Motion by Superv.
Bogut, 2nd by Superv. Vehrs that nominations be closed.
Carried. Superv. Vehrs moved that as there was but one
nomination that the rules be suspended and the Clerk be
instructed to cast a unanimous ballot of the Board for
Superv. Luckwaldt, 2nd by Superv. Meinke. Carried.
Superv. Luckwaidt declared elected as the 4th member of
the Agriculture Comm.
Welfare Committee (4)
Superv. Rock nominated Superv. Hanley as the 1st
member of the Welfare Committee, Superv. Kellaher
nominated Superv. Lawrence, Peterson. Superv. Torgersbn
moved, 2nd by Superv. Ryan that nominations be closed.
Carried. Tellers re -appointed, Supervs. Kellaher and
-Meinke. Results of ballot, Superv. Hanley 14 votes, Superv.
Peterson 16votes. Superv. L. Peterson declared elected as
the 1st member of the Welfare Committee.
Superv. Goodwin nominated Superv. Vehrs as the 2nd
member of the Welfare Committee. Superv. Dahm moved
that nomiations be closed, 2nd by Superv. Bogut. Carried.
Superv. Rivard moved that as there was but one
nomination that the rules be suspended and the Clerk be
instructed to cast a unanimous ballot of the Board for
Superv. Vehrs, 2nd by Lindstrom. Carried. Superv. Vehrs
declared elected as the 2nd member of the Welfare Com-
mittee.
Superv. Bogut nominated Superv. Rivard as the 3rd
member of the Welfare Committee. Motion by Superv.
Best, 2nd by Superv. Rock that nominations be closed.
Carried. Superv. Bogut moved that as there was but one
nomination that the rules be suspended and the Clerk be
instructed to cast a unanimous ballot of the Board for
Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. McCabe, Carried. Superv.
Rivard declared elected as the 3rd member of the Welfare
Committee.
Superv. Waldroff nominated Superv. Bogut as the 4th
member of the Welfare Committee. Motion by Superv.
McCabe, 2nd by Superv. Ryan that nominations be closed,
Carried. Superv.' Luckwaldt moved that as there was but
one nomination that the rules be suspended and the Clerk
be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot of the Board for
Superv. Bogut, 2nd by Superv. Hop. Carried. Superv. Bogut
declared elected as the 4th member of the Welfare Com-
mittee.
Letter read by Clerk from Iron County Finance Com-
mittee relative to Social Security earnings increase.
Referred to Finance, Budget and Salaries Comm.
SEPTIC TANK PERMIT AUTHORIZED AGENT
Resolution no. 8 pertaining to Chapter 451, Laws of 1969
which relates to State Permits for private sewage.systems
and permits a duly authorized Agent to issue these septic
tank permits, Motion by Superv. Waldroff, 2nd by Superv.
Vehrs that by a two-thirds show of hands that this
Resolution be placed on the Agenda for action. Carried.
Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Hop that the
Zoning Administrator of St. Croix County be duly appointed
as the issuing and enforcement agent of all septic tank
permits in and for St. Croix County; and that all refunds
from the State. be credited into the Septic Tank Permit
Account, then transferred into the Zoning Dep't. and that
the present fee of $10.00 remain in effect. Carried.
(9)
County Veterans Service Officers annual adjustment of
salary per 45.43 Wisconsin Statutes resolution read.
Referred to Finance, Budget and Salaries Committee.
Discussion on Chapter 433 - Laws of 1969 on County
Assessors. Mr. Willard Olsen, St. Croix County Res. Dev.
Agent asked to comment on this new law. A County'
Assessor would be appointed by the County Board from a
list submitted with qualifications: two-thirds vote of the
County Board. Effects all Towns, Cities & Villages with
direct County charge. Questions & discussion by Superv.
Rock, Pierson, Sandeen, Vehrs, Lowe, Afdahl, Best,
Waldroff, Lindstrom, Torgerson, Rock, Rivard, Peterson,
Luckwaldt, Afdahl, Bogut. The law states one Board of
Review at the County Level, 5 members, appointed by the
County Board .Chairman. Special Study Committee
suggested. State Dep't. head, Mr. Wildes, could be invited
to a County Board Session, Superv. Best spoke on con-
demnation of land at present with a, complete study of
eminent domain.
Former motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Bogut,
which was to table, was withdrawn, in favor of a motion by
Superv. Best, 2nd by Superv. Dahm, to have the Com-
prehensive, planning Committee study Chapter 433, Laws
of 1969, relating to a County Assessor and also to review the
present. laws in effect within our County on eminent
domain. Carried. Study committee to report later to the
Board.
Chairman adjourned the Board for Committee work at
this time.
Motion by Superv. Vehrs, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher, that
the April 21st session adjourn at this time, until 9:30 A.M.
Wednesday. Time 4 P.M.
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Wednesday - April 22nd - 9:30 A.M.
Board called to order by Chairman Anderson
Roll Call - All Board members present.
Chairman Anderson introduced Mr. David G. Gourlie,
Dept. of Adm., Bureau of Personnel. Mr. Gourlie conducted
the over all County personnel Survey, authorized by the
County Board at their November Session. He reviewed in
detail the suggested County ,Board reorganization portion
of the Survey, explaining the reasons, and need for some
form of changes. He stressed a meaningful, overview of
County Governmental business. Discussion and questions
by many Supervisors followed this presentation. Mr.
Gourlie thanked by the Chairman for his presentation.
The Chairman asked the District Attorney for an opinion
relative to the Chairman appointing committees at this
time, as in the past. Dist. Atty. Maki referred to section
59.06of the Wis. State Statutes, which sets the date of June
1st for the Chairman to complete his appointed Committees
for the following term. Present standing Committees will
operate as they are until the County Board decides if there
is to be any change in Organization.
Chairman announced the Board would stand adjourned
until 1:30 P.M.
NOON RECESS
Board re -convened at 1:30 P.M., with the call to order by
the Chairman.
Roll Call - All Board members present
Superv. Rivard, informed the Board that thru a phone
call the Village of Somerset asked to withdraw any item
placed on the Agenda, regarding purchase of County owned
property.
Civil Defense Director, Mr. Ted Myren spoke to the
Board at this time on the following: Tornadoes -
Emergency disasters, etc. Questions b.y Supervs. Arnquist
and Sandeen. Mr. Myren thanked for his very informative
talk by Vice -Chairman Carl Thompson, in the temporary
absense of Chairman Anderson.
Next order of business was the reading of letters from the
business people in Spring Valley, regarding the purchase of
Railroad right-of-way, in the Township of Eau Galle.
Letters from Arneson Insurance Agency; Bank of Spring
Valley and Madson Lbr. Co., followed by a petition urging
the purchase of this property, signed by people in the
Hammond, Baldwin, Woodville area. Motion by Superv.
Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Ryan that these be placed on file.
Carried. Superv. Rock, as Chairman of the Comp. Plan-
ning, Zoning and Parks Committee elaborated on this
Railroad right-of-way property. This is composed of about
a 6 mile area and some 100 to 200 ft. wide, and extends from
Woodville to the St. Croix - Pierce County line. The pur-
chase price - $1500.00, Mr. Rock, speaking personally that
he would recommend tbe_pw chase of this property by St.
Croix County and then to hold it for future developing. He
read part of our recent Survey on Recreation in St. Croix
County, which urged areas be set aside for Snowmobiles,
Horseback riding, hiking and for mini -bikes. Discussion
followed on maintainance, Property and Liability in-
surance etc. rMr. Willard Olsen our Res. Developement
Agent, spoke on the possibility of Lacon Funds being ap-
plied, however, not until later in the year. These funds
could be on a 50 to 75 percent basis, with the Conservation
State Dept, and St. Croix County. Motion by Superv.
Torgerson that the sum of $1500.00 be transferred from the
General Fund to the Comprehensive, Planning, Zoning and
Parks Committee, and at their discretion, to purchase
this Railroad right-of-way. Motion 2nd by Superv. Pierson.
Roil Call vote taken. Results - 28 for purchase - 2 against
purchase. Motion passed.
(10) Lower St. Croix Study Survey
(18) Quit claim deed to John M. Nutzmann and Eleanor
Nutzmann.
Resolution no. 10 reported back to the Board, recom-
mending that a representative be appointed by the
Resolution for Sale of County property. Motion by
Chairman of the Board, to work with the Minn.-Wisc., I
Superv. Wm. Thompson, lid by Superv. Kellaher, That the
Boundary Commission and the Federal -State lower St.
I County Clerk be authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed to
Croix recreational survey. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by
John M. Nutzmann and Eleanore Nutzmann for the sum of
Superv, Best, that this resolution be adopted. Carried.
one dollar ($1.00). Carried. C. T. H. H"
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Resolution No. 10 of the county of St. Croix
(19) Quit Claim Deed to Harold J. Gillstrom and Anna
Gillstrom.
Whereas, it is to the public benefit to provide for the
orderly development and preservation of the St. Croix
Resolution for Sale of County property. Motion by
River Valley as a scenic and recreational waterway; and
Superv. Rivard,. 2nd by Superv. Waldroff that the County
Clerk be authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed to Harold
WHEREAS, it is within the powers of the several com-
J. Gillstrom and Anna Gillstrom for the sum of one dollar
munit)es bordering the St. Croix River on both its Min-
($1.00). Carried. C. T. H. "I"
nesota and Wisconsin shorelines to implement individually
certain regulations, controls, and other influences which
(20) Quit Claim Deed to Joseph Albrightson and Dorothy
would promote said orderly development and preser-
Albrightson.
vation; and
Resolution for the Sale of County property. Motion by
WHEREAS, the orderly development and preservation of
Superv. .Ryan, 2nd by Superv. Sandeen that the County.
said valley can best be achieved by said several com-
Clerk be.authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed to Joseph
munities acting in concert; and
Albrightson and Dorothy Albrightson for the sum of one
dollar ($1.00). Carried. C.T.H. "BB". County is to retain all
WHEREAS, the statutes of the States of Minnesota and
rights for sand, gravel, lime rock and riprap rock.
Wisconsin each enable joint action by local governments'
for the pursuit of common interests among several com-
(21)
munities, including interstate actions;
Resolution no. 21 reported back from committee on the
BE IT, THEREFORE, NOW RESOLVED, that the
transfer of $15,000.00 from the Gen'I Fund to the Sheriff's
County of St. Croix join with other Minnesota and Wisconsin
committee and also noted adjustments in salary proposels.
communities bordering the St. Croix River from the dam
Discussion by Superv. Rock who questioned the wording of
near Taylors Falls, Minnesota, to its confluence with the i
this Resolution as not being specific. Motion by Superv.
Mississippi River to form a committee whose purpose will
Rivard, 2nd by Superv. L. Peterson that this Resolution no.
be to compare plans and policies of member jurisdictions;
21 be referred back to the Sheriff's Committee for further
to consider appropriate measures for coordination and
study. Carried.
joint action on such plans and policies; and to recommend (
necessary action to participating jurisdictions; and
(14) Transfer of $18,000.00 from the Gen'l Fund to the
County Traffic Police Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Minnesota-
Wisconsin Boundary Area Commission be designated to
Resolution no, 14 reported back from Joint Committee -
provide liaison among said communities for the formation
Highway and Finance, Budget and Salaries Committees.
of said committee; and
Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Goodwin, that this
I resolution be adopted. Superv. Lowe asked for The
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Felix Rivard, who is
recommendations of the Joint Committees. Superv. Ar-
an elected member of this bod be a
y, ppointed as the
! nquist Sec. of the Committee reported that the Joint
County's representative to said committee.
Committee recommended passage of this Resolution no. 14.
Roll Call vote asked for Results, all 30 Supervisors voted
Passed this 22 day of April, 1970.
Yes. Resolution declared adopted.
Norman E. Anderson
General Claims final report
(Chairman -Mayor
Attest:
I Gen'I Claims committee reported that all claims on
J. Gifford Nelson
Milage and per Diem, and County Board Committee work
(Clerk)
Claims had been approved as previously read. Motion by
Superv. Vehrs, 2nd by Superv. Wm. Thompson that all
(11)Tri-County Day Care Service Board
claims be ordered paid by the County Clerks Office,
Carried.
Resolution establishing a centralized Tri-County Day
Care Service Board covering the Counties of St. Croix,
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
Pierce and Dunn on a one-third share of the net operating
MILELEAGE R DIEM
& PER
PE
cost to each County. Recommended by Committee. Motion
2
2 DaySess Session -April 0
0 Apri122nd, 197
by Superv. Torgerson, 2nd by Superv. Hop that this
TO THE HONORABLE COUNTY BOARD OF
R
Resolution be adopted. Carried.
SUPERVISORS, ST. CROIX COUNTY, WIS.
(12)
Gentlemen:
Resolution no. 12 from Marathon Count y pertaining to
Your Committee on mileage and per diem beg leave to
Temporary borrowing Interest rates recommended be
report that the following amounts are due for this session
rejected by committee. Motion by Superv. Torgerson, 2nd
u
x
by Super. Wm. Thompson that this resolution be rejected.
Carried.
Name
(13)
M. Meinke 25 4.00 2 44.00 1.92 1.40 40.68
J. Goodwin 40 6.40 2 46.40 1.92 1.40 43.08
Resolution 13 pertaining to Wis. State Sales Tax to sup-
R. Vehrs 48 7.68 2 47.68 1.92 1.40 44.36
plement Public School system costs was recommended
Thompson 64 11.52 2 51.52 1.92 1.40 48.20
Tabled by Committee. Motion by Superv. Best, 2nd by
C.
C. Thompson 72 11.52 2 51.52 1,92 1.40 48.20
Superv. Rivard that Reso. 13 be tabled. Carried.
F. Rivard 32 5.12 2 45.12 1.92 1.40 41.80
L, Peterson 42 6.72 2 46.72 1.92 1.40 43.40
Resolution 14 on Count Traffic Officers
Y personnel in-
L Kellaher 42 6.72 2 46.72 1.92 1.40 43.40
crease, Motion by Superv. Meinke, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff
H F Lowe 42 6.72 2 46.72 1.92 1.40 43.40
V. Becker 25
that this resolution be temporarily tabled. Carried.
4.00 2 44.00 1.92 1.40 40.68
C. McCabe 46 7.36 2 47.36 1.92 1.40 44.04
(21)
Resolution 21 re -read to the Board by the Clerk, referring
L. Bogut 68 10.88 2 50.88 1.92 1.40 47.56
L. Arnquist 80 12.80 2 52.80 1.92 1.40 49.48
to a transfer of $15,000.00from the Gen'I Fund to the County
L. Waldroff 10 1.60 2 41.60 1.92 1.40 38.28
Sheriff's Budget for the hiring of more personnel, with the
D. Lindstrom 4 .64 2 40.64 1.92 1.40 37.32
adjustment of some Salarys. Referred by Chairman to a
E P Rock 4 .64 2 40.64 ' 1.92 1.40 37.32
joint Committee of Sheriff and Highway Committees,
O R Sandeen 2 .32 2 40.32 1.92 1.40 37.00
- -
(14)
N E Anderson 2 .32 2 40.32 1.92 1.40 37.00
J J Hanley
Resolution no. 14 brought back to the floor and re -read to
2 .32 2 40.32 1.92 1.40 37.00
J O'Connell 26 4.16 2 44.16 1.92 1.40 40.84
L Ryan 38 6.08 2 46.08 1.92 1.40 42.76
the Board for Discussion. Capt. La Vern Burke asked to
R Pierson 44 7.04 2 47.04 1.92 1.40 43.72
further explain the need for the substance of this resolution,
G Hop 40 6,40 2 46.40 1.92 1.40 43.08
at this time. Mr. Burke stated the urgent need at this time,
RJ Luckwaidt 54 8.64 2 48.64 1.92 1.40 45.32
rather thani delay any longer was .due to accident in-
V, Jacobson 82 13,12 2 53.12 1.92 1.40 49.80
creases; more Town, City and Village patroling;._
S Dahm 24 3.84 2 43.84- 1.92 1.40 40.52
Snowmobile policing, etc. Motion by Superv. Dahm, 2nd by
SH Carlson 22 3.52 2 43.52 1.92 1.40 40.20
Superv. O'Connell that both this resolution no. 14 as well as
H Afdahl 36 5.76 2 45.76 1.92 1.40 42.44
the previous resolution be referred back to a joint Com -
A M Best 54 8.64 2 48.64 1.92 1.40 45.32
mittee, of Finance, Budget & Salaries and Highway
RTorgerson 50 8.00 2 48.00 1.92 1.40 44.68
Committee. Carried.
1120 179.20 1379.20 57.60 42.00 1279.60
(15)
Dated April 22, 1970
Resolution no. 15, on Social Services Beneficiaries
Respectfully submitted,
recommended tabled by Committee. Motion by Superv.
Wm. Thompson
Kellaher, 2nd by Superv. L, Peterson that this Resolution
Roland Vehrs
be tabled. Carried.
John Hanley
(16)
E.P. Rock
Common mileage &per Diem
Resolution no. 16 regarding the annual adjustment of
REPORTON COMMITTEE ON GENERAL CLAIMS
the Salary of the Veteran's Service Officer, be tabled until
May Session, recommended by the Committee. Motion by
for months of Jan. Feb. &Mar. - 1970
Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. McCabe that this resolution
no. 16 be so tabled until the May Session. Carried.
Report read in detail for Gen'I Claims of the County.
M)lage and per Diem, for the 2 day session, amounted to
$1,279.60. Vouchered claims for County .Board members
committee work for Jan., Feb. and March, 1970 totaled
$5,280.59. This was referred to the Gen'I Claims committee
by the Chairman.
Chairman adjourned the Board for Committee work at
2:45 P.M.
Board re -convened at the call of the Chair at 3:30 P.M.
(17) Quit Claim Deed to Lyle E. Langness and Genevieve
G. Langness
Resolution for Sale of County Property. Motion by
Superv. Waldroff that the County Clerk be authorized .to
execute a Quit claim Deed to Lyle E. Langness and
Genevieve G. Langness for the sum of one dollar ($1.00),
2nd by Superv. Vehrs. Carried. C. T. H. "I"
Gentlemen:
Your Committee on mileage and per diem beg leave to
report that the following
amounts
are due for this session:
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(D
Name
F
u
a
v
E
®
9/1 N
Q o
M. Meinke
25
4.00
2
44.00 1,92 1.40
40.68
J. Goodwin
40
6.40
2
46.40 1.92 1.40
43.08
R. Vehrs
48
7.68
2
47.68 1.92 1.40
44.36
W. Thompson
64
10.24
2
50.24 1.92 1.40
46.92
C. Thompson
72
11.52
2
51.52 1.92 1.40
48.20
F. Rivard
32
5.12
2
45.12 1.92 1.40
41.80
L. Peterson
42
6.72
2
46.72 1.92 1.40
43.40
L Kellaher
42
6.32
2
46.72 1.92 1.40
43.40
H F Lowe
42
6.72
2
46,72 1,92 1.40
43.40
V. Becker
25
4.00
2
44.00 1.92 1.40
40.68
C. McCabe
46
7.36
2
47.36 1.92 1.40
44.04
L. Bogut
68
10.68
2
50.88 1.92 1.40
47.56
L. Arnquist
80
12.80
2
52.80 1.92 1.40
49.48
L. Waldroff
10
1.60
2
41.60 1.92 1.40
38.28
D. Lindstrom
4
.64
2
40.64 1.92 1.40
37.32
E P Rock
4
.64
2
40.64 1.92 1.40
37.32
O R Sandeen
2
.32
2
40.32 1.92 1.40
37.00
N E Anderson
2
.32
2
40.32 1.92 1.40
37.00
J J Hanley
2
.32
2
40.32 1.92 1.40
37.00
J O'Connell
26
4.16
2
44.16 1.92 1.40
40.84
L Ryan
38
6.08
2
46.08 1.92 1.40
42.76
R Pierson
44
7.04
2
47.04 1.92 1.40
43.72
G Hop
40
6.40
2
46.40 1.92 1.40
43.08
RJ Luckwaldt
54
8.64
2
48.64 1.92 1.40
45.32
V.Jacobson
82
13.12
2
53.12 1.92 1.40
49.80
S Dahm
24
3.84
2
43.84- 1.92 1.40
40.52
SH Carlson
22
3.52
2
43.52 1.92 1.40
40.20
H Afdahl
36
5.76
2
45.76 1.92 1.40
42.44
A M Best
54
8.64
2
48.64 1.92 1.40
45.32
R Torgerson
50
8.00
2
48.00 1.92 1.40
44.68
1120
179,20
1379.20 57.60 42.00 1279.60
Dated April 22, 1970
Respectfully submitted,
Wm. Thompson
Roland
Vehrs
John Hanley
E.P.Rock
Common
mileage &per Diem
REPORT ON COMMITTEE ON
GENERAL CLAIMS
for months of Jan.
Feb. & Mar. - 1970
TO THE HONORABLE
COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPER-
VISORS, ST. CROIX
COUNTY,
WISCONSIN
Gentlemen:
We, your committee
on
general
claims, having audited
the claims referred to us for payment,
recommend that
they be paid as follows:
AMT AMT.
CLAIMANT
CLAIMED. ALLOWED
James Goodwin
289.35
289.35
Roland Vehrs
123.26
123.26
Roland Vehrs
98.08
98.08
Wm. Thompson
236.77
236.77
Carl Thompson
73.92
73.92
Felix J. Rivard
182.25
182.25
Lawrence Peterson
90.08
90.08
Lyle K. Kellaher
20.00
20.00
Russell Gherty
116.52
116.52
Wm, H, Kelm
251.36
251.36
A.L Arnquist
102.27
102.27
Leslie Waldroff
148.80
148.80
E.P. Rock
338.73
338.73
Ralph B. Guggemos
20.00
20.00
Norman E. Anderson
870.81
870.81
John J. Hanley
120.80
120.80
Louis Ryan
86.72
86.72
Ross Pierson
212.88
-212.88
George Hop
83.84
83.84
George Hop
179.20
170.20
R.J. Luckwaldt
201.36
201.36
Seymour Dahm
243.52
243.52
Severt H. Carlson
238.18
238.18
Herman Afdahl
139.39
139.39
Robert Torgerson
48.32
48.32
Roland Vehrs
148.58
148.58
Felix J. Rivard
142.17
142.17
Lawrence Bogut
169,29
169.29
Norman E. Anderson
113.00
113.00
J. Gifford Nelson
91.14
91.14
Don Somsen
Baldwin Vil. Clerk
100.00
100.00
TOTAL 5280.59 5280.59
Dated April 22, 1970
Respectfully submitted,
Wm. Thompson
Roland Vehrs
John Hanley
E.P. Rock
Comm. on Mileage & Per Diem
Union Negotiator for
St. Croix County'
Chairman Anderson called Board attention to the
meeting held at Hammond, April 20th, with the Finance,
Budget & Salaries Committee meeting jointly with the
Highway Committee. Superv. Dahm informed the Board
that this joint meeting was for the purpose of discussing
with a professional Negotiator, Mr. Charles Ackerman of
Superior, Wisc., the possibility of working for St. Croix
County. Mr. Ackerman would be hired for the period of one
year on Union negotiations and fact finding for the Highway
Committee, Finance, Budget & Salaries Comm. and in an
advisory capacity at the county Hospital. Total cost to be
$3500.00. Discussion and comments by Superv. Dahm,
Arnquist, C. Thompson, Pierson. The District Attorney to .
set in with Mr. Ackerman from a legal standpoint. Motion
by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Waldroff that by a two-
thirds show of hands this matter be placed on the Agenda
for action today. Carried. Motion by Superv. Luckwaldt,
2nd by Superv. Hop that Mr. Chas. Ackerman be hired for a
period of one year for the sum of $3500.00. Carried. No
decinding votes.
Chairman Anderson asked the Board their wishes on
what, action they desired regarding the suggested County
Board re -organization survey, if they wished the Chairman
to appoint a study comm. to report back at the May 12th
session or not? Superv. Lowe moved that the County Board
Chairman be authorized to appoint a Committee with
powers to visit other countys, if necessary, -and bring back
a detailed recommendation at the May 12th Session of the
County Board. Motion lid by Superv. Sandeen. Discussion
followed on suggested representation from all present
Committees. However, when the Boards attention that at
present there are 19 Committees the personnel of this
Committee to be appointed by the Chairman would be left
up to the Chairman as to who would be on this study com-
mittee and the number. Motion Carried.
Superv. Lindstrom spoke on the subject of Dog Kennels.
Chairman announced that this would be discussed at the
May 12th session.
Motion by Superv. Kellaher, 2nd by Superv. Meinke that
this St. Croix County Board stand adjourned. Motion
Carried. 4:15 P.M.
1970 Organizational Session
of the St. Croix County
Board of Supervisors'
April 21st-22nd
I
I'll
00
~dh r° yX .
co shy
o`
r,, r
M. Meinke
xx j xx 1
y� y j y
J. Goodwin
xx xx
y y' y
R. Vehrs
I xx xx
y l y y
C. Thompson
xx xx
y I y y
Wm. Thompson
xx xx
y y y
F. Rivard
xx xx
n y y
L Kellaher
xx xx
y y )
L. Peterson
xx xx
y y )
H. Lowe
I xx_ xx
y y )
V.Becker
xx xx
n y )
C. McCabe
I xx xx
y y )
L. Bogut
xx xx
y y )
L. Arnquist
xx xx
y y )
L. Waldroff
xx xx
y y )
D, Lindstrom
xx xx
y y )
i N.Anderson
xx xx
y y )
J. Hanley
xx xx
y y
R.Sandeen
xx xx
y y
E.P. Rock
xx xx
y y
J.O'Connell
xx xx
y y
L. Ryan
xx xx
yj y
R. Pierson
xx xx
y! y
G. Hop
xx xx
yy
RJ Luckwaldt
xx xx
y y
V.Jacobson
xx xx
y y
S. Carlson
xx xx
y y
S. Dahm
xx xx
y y
H. Afdahl
xx i xx,
y y
A. Best
xx xx
y, y
R. Torgerson
xxI xx
y+; y
April 21, 1970 - 30 present. April 22, 1970 - 30 present.
Tran. of $1500.00to Comp. PI. Comm. to purchase Right-
of-way -- 2 No;. 28 Yes.
Tran. of $18,000to Co. Traffic Patrol -- 30 Yes.
Hiring of Negotiator -- 30 Yes
J. Gifford Nelson
St. Croix County Clerk