HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 08-12-1986ST. CIROIX COI,NITY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
August 12, 1986
9 : 00 A.M.
Courthouse Hudson
Cornp i 1 ed by Cha i rman Normn
CALL TO GIRDER
INVOCATION: Pastor Glade,
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE
ROLL CALL
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF
Notice of meeting -published
County
Adoption of Agenda
E. Anderson
Trinity Lutheran, Hudson
FLAG
PREVIOUS SESSION
as prescribed by law in media of St. Croix
ANNOUNC�=_NEWS: Solid Waste Comm. to meet at time announced later
Reading of Rule 20, Debate; Rule 22, Addressing the Board
Date of next Session: September 9, 1986
Requests for Out -of -State Travel
OLD AND iJ N I N I SHED BUS I LESS
(Includes consideration and action on Second Reading Resolutions and
Ord i n.ances )
_k'f Ordinance recommending Approval for Rezonement of
Land from
Agriculture -Residential to Agricultural Zoning, Town of
Baldwin
Ordinance recommending Approval for Rezonement of
Land f rnm
Agriculture to Residential, Town of Erin Prairie
Ordinance recommending Denial for Rezonement of
Land (rorn
Agriculture to Agriculture -Residential, Town of Stanton
Ordinance recommend i ng Approva I for Rezonement of
Land f r•omi
Agricullure to Agriculture -Residential, Town of Troy
1,-,'Ord i nance recommend i ng Approva I of Land to Corrmere i a I
f rom Ag-
Residential, Town of Somerset
Iail Study Report, Supr. S. Peterson
:-fended Reso i ut ion dec I ar ing County's Intent 1•o
Es tab I i sh
yam`` racility for Recovery of Resources from Solid Waste
:``Reso I ut ion Amending the St. Crc i x County Ag Land Preser
vat ion
Plan
Cost Reduction Progrorn, Don Nygaard 10: 15 a.m.
0. Final Report of Solid Waste Negotiating Team 1:15 P.M.
NEV BI RS I MESS
Emergency Government Report, Bob Stephens 9:It5
Highway Committee Presentation --Budget Discussion and l.Jser Fee
Update 11:15 a.m.
Minority Report, Human Services Board, Sup¢. Caflisclr
FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution regarding Highway Trust Fund
E9 ,ERGF_IyCY RESOLUTION:
Resolution regarding the Proposed Sale of the Boody Property
2. Resolution authorizing County to Execute Deed to Jeanette Colburn
Resolution regarding City of River Fall's request re: Priorities
of State Transportation Projects, City Administrator Eric Sorensen
I 1 :00 a.m.
Committee and Board Reports
Farmland Preservation Applications
Mileage and Per Dien Report
Correspondence
Announcements
Adjournment
(THE ABOVE AGENDA IS NOT NECESSARILY IN ORDER CIF PRESEHTAT10,N)
Regular Session
Tuesday August 12, 1986
County Board of Supervisors called to order by Chairman Anderson.
Invocation given by Pastor Glade, Trinity Lutheran Church, Hudson.
Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag by all present.
Roll Call by County Clerk: 30 present, I absent (excused).
Cons iderat ion of the minutes of the June 10 Regu I ar Session and June 26
Special Meeting. Motion by Supr. Best, 2nd by Supr. Speer to approve.
County Clerk noted following additions in the June 10 minutes: to
insert "landfill" before the site report to the DNR; and to add
"conservation standards" to Farmland Preservation Plan. Motion carried
to approve the minutes as corrected. Motion by Supr. Boche, 2nd by
Supr. Jensch to adopt the agenda. Motion carried.
Chairman Anderson announced that the notice of the session has been
published in the media of the county as prescribed by state Statute.
Chairman announced that the Sol id Waste Study Committee wi I I meet at
approximately 1:00. Chairman welcomed al I guests and members of the
press. County Clerk Berke read Rules #20 and #22, regarding addressing
the Board. The date of the next Regular Session is scheduled for
September 9, 1986 at 9:00 a.m.
Requests for out-of-state travel. Supr. Dull requested that Resource
Agent Janke be allowed to attend a Regional Planning meeting in Kansas
City, September 30-October 2. He indicated that 50% of the fee wi I I be
reimbursed by the state. Motion by Supr. Du I I , 2nd by Supr. Nelson to
approve trave I for Resource Agent Janke to Kansas City September 30-
October 2, for planning meeting. Motion Carried.
OLD & UNFINISHED BUSINESS, NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE #148(86): recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land from
Agriculture-ResiTe—ntial to Agricultural Zoning. Pertains to petition
of Town of Baldwin. Motion by Dorsey, 2nd by Hop to approve the
pet it ion. Discussion. Supr. Dorsey stated that the Town Board voted
in favor of the rezoning. Motion Carried.
ORDINANCE #149(86): reconTnending Approval for Rezonement of Land from
-c
Agriculture to Re Tlential. Pertains to petition of H. Demul I ing, Town
of Erin Prairie. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to adopt.
Discussion. Supr. Dorsey indicated that the Town Board approved.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #150(86): recon-mend i ng Den i a I for Rezonement of Land f rom
Agriculture to Agriculture -Residential. Pertains to petition of Yellow
River Supply Corp., Town of Stanton. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by
Supr. Boche to adopt. Discussion. Supr. Dorsey indicated that the
Town Board was opposed to the rezoning. Motion carried to deny
rezoning.
ORDINANCE #151(86): recommending Approval for Rezonement of Land from
Agriculture re to Agriculture -Residential. Pertains to petition of
F. Lenertz, Town of Troy. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Willink
to adopt. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #152(86): recommending Approval of Land to Commercial from
Agriculture-ResiTe—ntial. Pertains to petition of A. Fleischuuer, Town
of Somerset. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to adopt.
Discussion. Supr. Dorsey indicated that the Town Board approved the
change. Motion carried.
Jail Study Report: Committee Chairman S. Peterson referred to the
_S'p`e6`iG_F_(7c5_unTy -Board meeting held on June 26, when Tom Reid, Minnesota
Ja i I Resource Center Director, presented information about guidelines
for jail faci I ities. He posed quest ions to Board about direct ion of
the Jail Study Committee. Motion by Supr. Swenby, 2nd by Supr. Best to
continue the Jail Study Committee, looking at alternatives, until
further notified. Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION #14(86): amending the St. Croix County Ag Land Preservation
P I an. t i o_n__S_y Supr. Wi I I i nk 2nd by Supr. Du I I to adopt.
Discussion. Motion carried.
Emergency Government Report: Supr. Dull introduced Bob Stephens,
Emergency Governement Team Representative. He outlined the purpose of
the existing responder teams, and that their efforts have been
voluntary. Emergency Government Committee met with the Zoning
Committee, at which time a decision was Made to make Ci v i I Defense
(Emergency Government) G separate entity from Zoning, following Zoning
Administrator Barber's retirement.
Stephens further indicated that if the County Board does not take
action this date, to authorize a director of Emergency Government, the
teams wi I I withdraw from their capacity. Motion by Supr. Best, 2nd by
Supr. Lubich to accept the presentation by B. Stephens, and to
recommend to the Personnel Committee that a ful I time position for
Emergency Government Director be created. Discussion. Supr. Best
congratulated the teams for their excellence. Chairman Anderson
con -mended Stephens for his organization efforts in emergency
government.
Supr. Boche asked that members took into all facets of this proposal.
Motion by Supr. Boche, 2nd by Supr. Luckey to amend to accept
presentation, and to delete hiring of a fulltime director. Motion
to amend withdrawn. Finance Committee Chairman S. Peterson stated that
Finance is supporting G no -increase budget, and that this need to be
considered. Motion carried.
Minority Report, HSB: Supr. CGf I i sch made a presentation on behalf of
the 19th District and St. Croix County Residents, regarding the hire of
the Human Services Director. He expressed serious concern that
opportunity Was not given to interviewing additional qualified
candidates outside the county. There was no assurance that the best
candidate was hired.
Boody Property: Chairman Anderson announced that the proposed Resolution
regarding the Sale of the Boody Property, wi I I not be acted upon as an
emergency, but wi I I be a first reading. Referred to Site Committee for
recommendation.
Cost Reduction Program: County Planner Thompson introduced Don
f!`ygaar_J_,_C_ost Reduction Programs, Ltd., to address the Board with a
follow-up report. He presented G proposed budget with specific rewards
for employee suggestions. Discussion. Motion by Supr. Bertelsen, 2nd
by Supr. Boche to refer matter to personnel for further review. Motion
by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Swenby to table motion. Motion
Carried, and original motion tabled.
Chairman Anderson introdued former County Board members, Karen Bailey
and Bill Shay. Welcome extended from the Board.
Highway Committee Presentation: ' Following 10 minute recess, Vice -
Chairman Meinke introduced Highway Commissioner Tom O'Keefe. He
reported on the payment management program for years 1983 through the
present. He emphasized the importance of continuting program of
reconstruction of roads as necessary, and that when it is less
expensive for the county, job contracting is used.
User Fee Update also presented by O'Keefe. He stated that 73% of the
highway tax is on the property tax. He referred to a proposed
distribution of wheel tax by municipality, based on a $15 registration
fee by eligible vehicle owners. He reported that the Highway
Jurisdictional Study is progressing well. O'Keefe applauded by members
for his efforts.
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RESOLUTION #15(86): regarding City of River Fa I I s1s Request regarding
Priorities of State Transportation Projects. Motion by Supr. CGflisch,
2nd by Supr. O'Connell to adopt. Discussion. Motion carried.
First Reading Resolution, regarding Highway Trust Funds read by County
_T_T C er<.— Chairman Anderson referred to the next session for action.
Resolution regarding the Proposed Sale of the Boody Property read by
the County Clerk, and referred by the Chairman to the Siting Committee.
Motion by Supr. Boche, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to recess for lunch. Motion
Carried.
OLD & UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continued)
Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order following the noon
recess. Roll Call: 30 present, I absent (excused).
Solid Waste Negotiating Team Report: Committee Chairman of Solid
Waste, - R. Pe rson ex-p-17ai--n-e-U-tormat , and pointed out that the Board
must evaluate the options and make a decision. County Planner Thompson
stated that efforts in the area Of solid waste began almost 12 years
ago, and intensified in the last 3-4 years. He presented an extensive
historical prospective of dealing with waste. A study was completed by
Donahue Associates in 1980 which determined that the county must locate
a county -wide landfill and consider resource recovery options.
Following a tri-county feasibility study of solid waste with Pierce and
Polk Counties, St. Croix County continued looking at options alone
since the other two counties withdrew from the joint endeaver. In
1985-86 the Solid Waste Disposal Study ConTnittee opened Request for
Proposals for companies interested in providing a means to process
waste for the county. Nine proposals were received, and three were
considered. In 1986 a Solid Waste Negotiating Team was designated,
consisting of O'Neill, Burke and O'Neill Law Offices; Lynn Anderson,
Project Director; Jim Stee I , Finance Director; Greg Timmerman,
Assistant District Attorney; and Al Leidner, Consulting Engineer.
Initially the Negotiating Team evaluated three vendors, American
Resource Recovery, Northern States Power, and Resource Conversion
Company. During the negotiating process, Resource Conversion Company
withdrew as G viable candidate. The team studied the financial, legal,
technical, and project timelines of the proposed contracts. Contracts
are on a "put or pay" basis which proposes that St. Croix County
guarantee a stated supply of waste to the vendor each year and pays the
vendor a stated do I I ar amount per ton Of waste whether de I i vered or
not. The vendor will in turn operate a facility for processing the
waste for 20 years.
Engineering Consultant Leidner presented the technical aspect of the
proposals. Attorney Spencer gave a financial evaluation, sunTnarizing
the cost per ton of the processed waste, disposal fees, and landf i I I
tipping. Both proposals estimate that the facility would be ready for
use in mid-1988. Finance Director Steel stated that the ARR prOPOSGI
is dependent upon the Town of Star Prairie issuing industrial bonds,
since this facility would be located in that Town.
Chief Negotiator O'Neill surrmarized the design and construction of both
the proposed American Resource Recovery and Northern States Power
facilities. He stated that ARR proposes to finance, design, construct
and operate a 76 (or optionally 1 15) ton per day mass -burning co-
generation plant near the St. Croix Health Center outside New Richmond.
The Plant wi I I se I I steam on attractive terms to the Heal th Center and
electricity to G IOCGI Utility.
NSP submitted one executed contract proposal in which it agrees to
accept St. Croix County's waste in quantities up to 115 tons per day 'at
its refuse -derived fuel plant at Newport, Minnesota, which is currently
under construction pursuant to an agreement with Ramsey and Washington
Counties in MN. The refused derived fuel, plant processes waste which
eventually is used for the production of electric power in NSP's
existing power plants. In connection with NSP's proposal, the county
would construct and operate a transfer station in the county, which
would tranfer waste to Newport.
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Assistant District Attorney Greg Timmerman discussed the county's
landfill responsibility. In respect to ARR, they would be responsible
for transferring the ash to the landfill. In the case of NSP, the
county would have to dispose of the ash in those instances where NSP
cannot find other landfill space.
Project Director Anderson addressed the project time lines, estimating
that either proposal would allow for processing of waste by mid to late
1988. Chief Negotiator O'Neill stated that either system would meet
the county's goal very adequately.
Following fifteen minute recess, the team asked for questions. Supr.
Best addressed matter of recycling, which was not noted in the two
proposals. Recycling would not be necessary with the NSP process or at
the transfer station. ARR encourages a recycling program. Supr. Evjen
referred to fees, requesting if the cost for haulers to carry the trash
was built into the fee. Response indicated that this cost was not
built into the figures, and that each municipality would charge
according to the hauler.
Question by Supr. Sinclear regarding tires. Engineering Consultant
Le i dner stated that neither process would take t i res, and that there
are technologies being developed for this application. Supr. Nelson
stated that the Star Prai r ie Town Board recent I y made an approval to
issue industrial bonds.
Vendor presentation given to the Board. Representative Peter Jones,
NSP, indicated that there would be no changes in the tipping fee if the
tax law changes. He only emphasized the regional approach to solid
waste processing, since it gives more flexibility and less risk for the
county. Questions addressed.
Representative Herb Zion of ARR, indicated that the employees hired to
work at the plant would be from the local area. He emphasized the
operating savings to the Health Center, since steam would be produced
and piped there. There would also be an opportunity for the tipping
fee to decrease if the I andf i I I is located closer to the site of the
incinerator.
Questions addressed. Supr. Caflish asked if a third unit could be
added to the ARR plant. Zion stated that this would be feasible by
adding an additional unit, and an addition to the building. Supr. Best
questioned the ownership of the transfer station. The county would own
and operate the station, and recover the cost in the tipping fee.
County Planner Thompson outlined the alternatives for consideration, as
follows: I. Sign contract with American Resource Recovery 2. Sign
contract with Northern States Power 3. Plant to be built by the
county 4. do nothing.
Supr. Kinney emphasized the need for taking action to eliminate the
danger that now exists with hazardous materials in some landfills.
Solid Waste Committee Chairman R. Peterson requested a recess for the
committee to meet and make a recommendation. Chairman Anderson called
a recess.
Board called to order following recess. Committee Chairman R. Peterson
indicated that the four options were considered, and that the committee
passed a motion to eliminate all options except American Resource
Recovery and Northern States Power, and to wait to take action at the
September 9th meeting.
Assistant D.A. Timmerman read the two options in resolution form.
Motion by Supr. R. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Swenby to delete the options
of the county building a plant and doing nothing, and to act on
the options of American Resource Recovery and Northern States Power.
Motion carried.
Chairman Anderson thanked the Board members, Solid Waste Study
Committee, staff, negotiating team, and vendors for their many hours of
assistance to this project. Special recognition given to former Solid
Waste Committee Chrm., Ben George. Question to O'Nei I I regarding the
scrubber for the processor, and if the DI\R wi I I be requiring this at a
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later time. He indicated that he would check further with the DNS, but
that at this time the scrubber is not required by state standards.
Supr. Swenby indicated that at the September meeting, he prefers no
additional assistance from the outside negotiating team members.
Motion by Supr. Draxler, 2nd by Supr. Speer to vote on the two options,
ARR and NSP at this time. Roll Call vote: Il yes, 18 no. Motion
defeated, and matter will be referred for action to the September
Session.
RESOLUTION #16(86): authorizing County to Execute Deed to Jeanette
Co I burn. Motion y Supr. Swenby, 2nd by Supr. Sweitzer to approve.
Discussion. Motion carried.
Reso I ut i on regard i ng the County's I ntent to Es tab I i sh a Fac i 1 i ty for
Recovery of Resources f rom So I i d Waste d i scussed. Mot i on by Supr. S.
Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Jensch to table. Motion carried.
Farmland Preservation Applications: referred to state as approved by
Con•mi ttee-A. FF—fir, Town o acTyTVTT I age of Wi I son; J. Lorentz, Town of
Baldwin/Village of Woodville; L. Krear, Town of Kinnickinnic; K.
Greiber, Town of Cady; and M. Hoffman, Town of Cady. Referred to
Committee-M. Lloyd, Town of Hammond; H. Blomberg, Town of Forest; K.
Rohl, Town of Hudson; R. Talmage, Town of Star Prairie; J. Holerud,
Town of Cady; R. Brown, Town of St. Joseph; W. Faber, Town of Cady; J.
Geraghty, Town of Erin Prairie; G. Anderson, Town of Warren; J. Dahmen,
Town of Hammond; Fouks Farms Inc., Town of Forest; M. Simonson, Town of
Forest/Glenwood; A. Krafve, Town of Springfield; A. Wienke, Town of
Forest; S. Lestrud, Town of Hammond/Village of Hammond; and M. Edwards,
Town of Forest. Motion by Supr. WiIIink, 2nd by Supr. Dorsey to
approve. Motion carried.
Per Diem Report: County Board of Supervisors, total amount paid -
(expenses incurred by June 30, and July 31
respectively and refers to GI I Claims received the County Clerk's
office for audit, and may include no more than 90 days expenses
incurred by each Board member); Highway Comnittee, total amount paid-
$ 1 474.51 (claims incurred for expenses received by June 29); Un i f i ed
Board, total amount paid-$326.67 and $1,139.05 ( claims incurred for
expenses by June 30 and July 31, respectively). Motion by Supr. Hop,
2nd by Supr. Draxler to approve the per diem as submitted. Motion
carried.
Correspondence: card of thanks from Ben George family for sympathy
gift; ca'ra o tt_ auks for flowers from Ed Day and wife; letter of thanks
from Ruth Kalms for her appointment to the Human Services Board; letter
from Mathy Construction Company, recognizing St. Croix County's Highway
Department as having the finest organized paving crew in the state;
letter from Richard and Judy O'Connor, commending Veterans Service
Office for excellent efforts to the veterans; letter from Supr.
Bertelsen, regarding his land adjoining the Boody property; and a
letter from Director Chasteen, West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning
Commission with the attached report entitled "The Need for An Improved
STH 35/64." The reports were distributed to all members.
Announcement regarding the Neighbor Day event, hosted by Pepin County
on August 25. Supr. Draxler announced that Gary Johnson will beginning
in the capacity of Human Services Director on August 162 1986.
Announcement by Supr. O'Connell regarding the Inter -County meeting,
being hosted St. Croix County, on August 26.
Motion by Supr. Hop, 2nd by Supr. Boche to adjourn. Motion carried.
Norman E. Anderson, Chairman
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
Respec,4fully 'ubmift'ed,
iI Ann Berke
St. Croix County Clerk
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