HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 05-10-1988AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
May 10, 1988 7:00 P.M.
Courthouse Hudson
Compiled by Chairman Norman E. Anderson
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION: Rev. Arnold Waznik, Reedemer Luthern Church, Burkhardt
Christ Lutheran Church, Somerset
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL:
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION
Adoption of Agenda
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Committee Assignments
"Public Health is Everywhere Week" Proclamation
Reading of Rule 20, Debate; Rule 22, Addressing the Board
Date of next Session: June 14, 1988
APPOINTMENTS:
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(Includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions and
Ordinances)
1. Ordinance recommending approval for Rezonement of Land to
Industrial from Commercial, Town of Baldwin
2. Ordinance recommending approval for Rezonement of Land to
Ag-Residental from Agricultural, Town of St. Joseph
3. Ordinance recommending approval for Rezonement of Land to
Commercial from Residential -Multiple Family, Town of Richmond
4. Ordinance recommending approval for Rezonement of Land to
Ag-Residential from Agricultural, Town of Troy -Woodruff
5. Ordinance recommending approval for Rezonement of Land to
Ag-Residential from Agricultural, Town of Troy -Rohl
6. Ordinance recommending approval for Rezonement of Land to
Ag-Residential from Agricultural, Town of Stanton -numerous
landowners
7. Ordinance recommending approval for Rezonement of Land to
Commercial from Agricultural, Town of Stanton
8. Re -consideration of Petitions of Roeker and Nelson
9. Ordinance regarding Sale of Tax Deeds
10. Resolution designating June "Dairy Month" in St. Croix County
11. Resolution regarding Senate Bill 31 and Assembly Bill 175
12. Resolution designating Elected Official Salary
13. Report regarding Dog Race Track-Supr. Kinney 7:30P.M.
14. Solid Waste Report
15. Facility Planning Report
16. Rules and Regulations
17. Water Boat Patrol
EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
NEW BUSINESS
1. Requests for Out -Of -State Travel
FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
1. Nonmetallic Mining & Reclamation Ordinance
Committee & Board Reports
Farmland Preservation Applications
Mileage & Per Diem Report
Correspondence
Announcements
Adjournment
(THE ABOVE AGENDA IS NOT NECESSARILY IN ORDER OF PRESENTATION)
Regular Session 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday May 10, 1988
County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson.
Invocation by Pastor Waznik, Reedemer Lutheran Church, Burkhardt
& Christ Lutheran Church, Somerset. Pledge of Allegiance to the
American Flag.
Roll call by County Clerk: 74 present, 4 absent (excused).
Consideration of the minutes of the April Session. Motion by
Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Hop to approve. Motion carried.
Motion by Supr. Nelson, 2nd by Supr. Wil link to approve the
agenda. Motion carried.
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Chairman Anderson announced that notice of the session has been
published in the media of the county, and welcomed all guests and
members of the press.
Committee appointments: per Board Chair and Vice -Chair, reviewed.
Motion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Cox to accept
recom-nendations presented. Motion carried. Any changes in
committee size or structure to be reviewed by General Services
Corrittee with recommendation to the County Board.
Proclamation: Clerk read proclamation introduced by Human
Services Dept., whereby the week of May 29-June 4 are noted as
Pub I is Health Awareness Week. Motion by Supr. S. Peterson, 2nd
by Supr. Evjen to adopt. Motion carried.
Workshop for newly elected Board members, to be held in
Menomonie on May 19. County Clerk read Rules #20 and #21
regarding proper manner to address the Board. Next session
scheduled for June 14 at 7:00 p.m.
OLD & UNF I N I SHED BUSINESS
Report regarding proposed dog race track in St. Croix County
presented by Assistant County Planner Ellen Denzer. Per
directive of the Planning & Zoning Conmittee, she represented
the county during a fact finding trip to the greyhound racetrack
in Counci I Bluffs, Iowa. The trip was initiated by the Town of
Hudson, which is currently being considered for a greyhound race-
track. State law provides that the county and municipality would
receive an equal share of the .50 from each admission charge.
A slide presentation was given, with discussion and questions
addressed.
Elected Official's Salary: Finance Committee Chair noted
recommendation of committee on May 9, whereby the 1989 salary
figures reflect the current 1988 figures with intentions to
adjust each figure annually by the same percentage as other non -
represented employees, in addition to adjustments of respectives
positions during the term per an evaluation by F i nonce. Due to
the lack of specificity by this recommmendation, Finance met again
prior to the County Board Session to discuss the elected official
salaries further. Personnel Director asked to present the 19
county (18 counties available) comparable information based on
the 1988 figures, per the second recommendation from Finance.
Reference made to additional work placed in the County Clerk's
office after the Administrative Assistant's office was abolished
with compensation of $1500 per year for purchasing coordination,
with no additional compensation for the county board work.
Finance Committee Chair S. Peterson indicated that this change
resulted in approximately $30,000 savings in the County Board
budget. Supr. Bradley asked if the recommendation of Public
Protection was considered for the positions of District Attorney
and County Sheriff. Chair S. Peterson noted that this was taken
into consideration also. Discussion regarding the issue of
changing elected officials' salary during the term of office.
District Attorney referred to Wl Stat 66.197, whereby county
Officials can receive salary increases, but not decreases during
the term.
Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to accept the
recorrmendation of Finance, noting the base rates for 1989 of
$27,100 for the County Clerk ($67 above the comparable countys'
average); $27,100 for the Clerk of Court ($365 above the
comparable countys' average); $27,100 for the County Treasurer
($710 above the comparable countys' average); $27,100 for the
Register of Deeds ($1,186 above the comparable countys' average);
$37,750 for the District Attorney ($152 above the comparable
countys' average); and $33,000 for the County Sheriff ($781 above
the comparable countys' average), with eligibility for the
average across-the-board increase given to the permanent, non -
represented employees effective I/I/89 and 111190.
Motion by Supr. Barker, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to amend mot ion to
to delete the 1/1/90 average across-the-board increase as granted
to the permanent, non -represented employees. Roll Call vote on
amendment: 9 yes, 18 no. Amendment defeated. Motion by Supr.
Garske, 2nd by Supr. Giese to amend the motion to include a
review of the elected officials' positions by the Finance
Commit tee three months after the term of office begins in 1989,
and to make any further recorrmendations to the County Board in
March of 1989, as well as annually; and, to eliminate across-
the-board increases for 1989 and 1990. Discussion. Supr. Evjen
asked if the amendment included consideration for an evaluation.
Supr. Garske indicated that the motion included this
consideration. Roll Call vote: 17 yes, 10 no. Motion carried to
approve the second amendment. Question called for the original
motion, as amended. Roll, Call vote: 24 yes, 3 no. Motion
carried.
Facility Planning Report: Committee Chair S. Peterson indicated
that the Requests for Proposals are being forwarded to qualified
architectural firms by the Planning Office, with intentions to
review in the next 30 days. The Jai I Study Commi t tee wi I I bear
the responsibility of the jail and related services.
ORDINANCE #200(88): recommending approval for Rezonement of Land
to Industrial from Commercial; pertains to petition of Hinrichs
Properties, Town of Baldwin. Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr.
Willink to approve. Discussion. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #201(88): recommending approval for Rezonement of Land
to Ag-Residential ec7 ntial from Agricultural; pertains to petition of E &
M Langness, Town of St. Joseph. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by
Supr. Stephens to approve. Discussion. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #202(88): recommending approval for Rezonement of Land
to Commercial from Residential -Multiple Family; pertains to
petition of J & N Rieger, Town of Richmond. Motion by Supr.
Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. R. Peterson to approve. Discussion. Motion
carried.
ORDINANCE #203(88): recommend i ng approval for Rezonement of Land
to Ag-Residential from Agricultural; pertains to petition of J &
M Woodruff, Town of Troy. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr.
O'Brien to approve. Discussion. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #204(88): recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land
to Ag-Residential from Agricultural; pertains to petition of L,
M, C, & S Rohl, Town of Troy. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by
Supr. Giese to approve. Discussion. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #205(88): recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land
to Ag-Residential from Agricultural; pertains to petition of
those landowners in Town of Stanton that requested to be taken
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out of an exclusive agricultural zoned area. Motion by Supr.
Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to approve. Discussion. Supr.
Dorsey noted that this ordinance corrects irregularities in the
zoning map. Matter approved by the Stanton Town Board. Motion
carried.
ORDINANCE #206(88): recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land
to Commercial from Agricultural; pertains to petition of L.
Arendt, Town of Stanton. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. R.
Peterson to approve. Discussion. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #207(88): reconsideration of recornnendationto
approve Rezonement of Land to Ag-Residential from Agricultural;
pertains to petition of D. Roeker, Town of Troy. Motion by Supr.
Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to approve. Discussion. Matter
was referred to the Troy Town Board after the April Session for
further clarification. Signed affidavit from Town Board, with
recommendation not to approve the rezoning of this parcel at this
time. Motion to approve rezonement defeated.
ORDINANCE #208(88): reconsideration of recommendation to approve
eiezzonement of to Ag-Residential from Agricultural; pertains
to petition of J. Nelson, Town of Troy. Motion by Supr. Dorsey,
2nd by Supr. Stephens to approve. Discussion. Matter was
referred to the Troy Town Board after the April Session for
further clarification. Signed affidavit from Town Board, with
recommendation not to approve the rezoning of this parcel at this
time. Motion to approve rezonement defeated.
Supr. Stephens referred again to Town of Stanton Ordinance
#205(88). Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. S. Peterson to
waive fee for rezoning of these parcels. Zoning Administrator
Thomas Nelson indicated that the prior agreement with the Town
Board was a fee based on the actual processing costs involved.
Roll Call vote: 8 yes, 18 no, I abstain. Supr. Swenby moved
from abstain position to a vote of no. Motion defeated.
Chair called for recess. Meeting called to order following
recess.
ORDINANCE #209(88): regarding Sale of Tax Deeds. Motion by
Supr. R.—Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Ev j en to approve. Explanation
offered by Finance Director Jim Steel. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #10(88): designating June Dairy Month in St. Croix
County. Motion by Supr. Du I I , 2nd by Supr. Wi I I ink to approve.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #11(88): resolution regarding Senate Bill 31 and
Assembly Bi I I 175. Motion by Supr. S i nc I ear, 2nd by Supr.
Stephens to approve. District Attorney noted that proposed
resolution addresses local obscenity issues. Motion carried.
Solid Waste Report: Committee Chair Willink provided an update
on the incinerator use and recycling program. Incinerator to be
producing steam by end of week, but.has been operating without
generator hooked up since May 5. Discussion regarding an option
to place containers on a temporary basis at the plant entrance
for non-processible materials. Tour of incinerator plant
expected to be on Governor Thompson's agenda during Governor's
week in this area, at which time a recognition/dedication
ceremony is being planned.
Water Patrol: Supr. Swenby referred to apparent repairs of the
existing water patrol boat. He questioned the authority to spend
county funds for patroling of the St. Croix River when other
parts of the county do not have comparable benefits. He
reaffirmed his former position, to disband patrol of the St.
Croix River with county funds. Supr .Jensch supported position
that law enforcement of boat traffic is essential, due to the
tremendous number of registered water craft in the county.
Supr. Ev j en reaf f i rmed pos i t i on that the Ci ty of Hudson and DNR
should share in the cost of patrol on the St. Croix River,
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especially with consideration of the c i ty's profit from the
launches on the river. Supr. Stephens asked for consideration of
a county ordinance to retain more monies in the county from boat
traffic.
Motion by Supr. Swenby, 2nd by Supr. Barker to remove water
patrol from the county. Rol I Cal I vote: 20 yes, 7 no. Mot ion
defeated. County to meet with City of Hudson and Village of N.
Hudson to discuss the matter of sharing costs of water patrol
with the county. Motion by Supr. SincIear , 2nd by Supr. Jensch
to direct the District Attorney to draft county ordinance so that
100% of the boat fees remain in the county, per state statute.
Discussion. Motion carried.
First Reading ordinance, regarding Nonmetallic Mining &
Reclamation addressed by District Attorney Lundell. He indicated
that action requires a public hearing, which is tentatively set
for June 2.
Board Reports: Agricultural Extension report by Supr. Dull,
noting that special recognition for June Dairy Month for the
courthouse is being coordinated through the Agricultural
Extension office. Supr. WiIIink reported progress on the
Conservation Reserve Program for the Land Conservation Committee.
Supr. Hop, Highway Committee, indicated that the resurfacing of
Interstate 94 is expected to be completed within 105 working
days; road work on Hwy 65 to New Richmond to be completed by end
of May; and curb and gutter with subsequent new blacktop
surfacing between North Hudson and Houlton is in progress.
Personnel Committee Vice -Chair Garske reported that the final
offer to the Law Enforcement union was offered on Apri 1 28, and
is pending acceptance. Council on Aging Board member Evjen
expressed appreciation to the Board for the relocation of offices
to other location in Hammond. Supr. Caflisch questioned User
Board matter of unauthorized overpayment of salary to
Corrmunications Director T'Kach. As noted by County Clerk, matter
has been referred for action to the Personnel Committee. Supr.
Nelson reported that the Fair Board is setting long and short-
term goals, as well as considering fundraising efforts to
accomplish goals.
Human Services Board member Caflisch reported that proposals for
nursing home study are in process of being reviewed before award
is designated. Supr. Dorsey reported that the annual meeting for
the Bass Lake Rehabilitation District is planned for June.
Per Diem Report: County Board of Supervisors, total amount paid
for Apr i I -$55, 3-.40 (expenses incurred by April 30 in the County
Clerk's Office for audit, not to exceed payment for expenses
incurred within 90 days). Report approved.
Correspondence: County Clerk referred to thank you letter from
Dr. Cliff Olson for special recognition ceremony; letter from
State Representative Shoemaker regarding County Board Resolutions
7(88) and 8(88); and, letter from Congressman Gunderson regarding
response to matters of federal dairy support pricing and
distribution of surplus commodities by USDA.
Board members received County Board Supplements for 1987-88, as
well as revised Personnel Handbook. Motion by Supr. O'Brien, 2nd
by Supr. Giese to adjourn. Motion carried, and meeting adjourned
at 10:50 p.m. Meeting constitutes one/half day's per diem.
Norman E. Anderson, Chairman
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Ann Berke
St. Croix County Clerk
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