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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 10-19-1993AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS October 19, 1993 9:00 A.M. Government Center Compiled by Chairman Richard B. Peterson CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor Michael Pilla, Victorious Believers Church, Baldwin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION Adoption of Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS: Date of Next Session: Budget Session -October 26, 1993 APPOINTMENT Regular Session -November 16, 1993 REPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR LEGISLATIVE REPORT GOVERNMENT CENTER UPDATE 1. Approval of Any Expenditures Over $50,000 OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Consideration and action on matters tabled, postponed or referred to a committee at a previous meeting) NEW BUSINESS (Action on newly introduced motions, ordinances, resolutions, or other matters) Vr. 4-H Report, Ann Torbert, 4-H Youth Agent and 4-H Members 9:15 A.M. Z-21�. Adult Entertainment Ordinance -*W3'. Discussion and Possible Action on County Surveyor's Office (changed from a Resolution) &4" NR 544 Update (Recycling Rules) Paul Wiegner, DNR Recycling Specialist -5. Discussion and Possible ,Action on Distribution of Recycling Grant Funds to Municipalities L,*'6. Possible Action of the Restated and Amended Service Agreement By and Between St. Croix County and ARR to ARR's Bond Trustee w�. Discussion and Possible Action on Contract with American Resource Recovery y Resolution Supporting Punch Card Voting System �9. Resolution Authorizing Crossover Refunding of Government Center Bonds4s V*i�6. Discussion and Possible Action on Construction of Carmichael Road Extension and the Impact on 1994 Departmental Budgets � 1. Resolution Requesting U S Postal Service to Install a Mail Deposit Box at the Government Center"">; 412. Resolution Regarding Illegal Taxes °- Department Head Reports 11:15 A.M. Human Services, Nursing Home and Maintenance Committee and Board Reports Farmland Preservation Applications Mileage & Per Diem Report Correspondence Announcements Adjournment (THE ABOVE AGENDA IS NOT NECESSARILY IN ORDER OF PRESENTATION) * Changes or Additions after the Preliminary Agenda ** Late Changes and Additions ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Session October 19, 1993 Meeting called to order at 9:10 a.m. by Chair Peterson. The meeting has been properly published and guests and the press were welcomed. Invocation was given by Pastor Michael Pilla, Victorious Believ- ers Church, Baldwin. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call: 29 present, 2 absent - Jerry Neumann (excused) and Tom O'Connell who arrived at 9:40 a.m. 30 present, 1 absent. Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Bauer to approve the Septem- ber minutes. Carried. Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Bailey to adopt the agenda. Carried. Chair announced the ap- pointment of Janet Knutson, Star Prairie, to the Library Board. Date of the next sessions: Budget Hearing - October 26th; next regular session - November 16th. 4-H Report: Ag. and Extension Chair Dull introduced Ann (Ewoldt) Torbert, 4-H Youth Agent. Ms. Torbert reported during October, National 4-H Week is celebrated and recruiting begins for the next 4-H year. Presently there are 950 4-H members and 400 adult leaders. She introduced Jr. Leaders April Duval who related her experiences on the Washington, D.C. Focus trip and Steve Mueller who spoke on his participation in the Dairy project. Applause by Board. Carmel popcorn in 4-H mugs was distributed to Supervisors and staff. Ordinance #334 (93): Amendment to Chapter 17, St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance, Creating an Adult Entertainment Overlay Dis- trict. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen. Supr. Oemichen explained the Ordinance and follow-up report were written to hold up in Court litigations. This Ordinance does not ban adult entertainment but regulates the location of these establishments. He reported on adverse impacts when adult enter- tainment is present such as increase in crime and decreases in home and commerical business values. County Planner Dave Fodroczi noted the recommendations include dispersal zoning which avoids clusters of adult entertainment establishments and provides for various footage setbacks. Com- mercial and restricted commerical would be the only permitted districts for establishments. Fodroczi encouraged the Public Protection Committee to pursue the option of licensing these establishments. The Zoning Administrator would be responsible for enforcing and penalizing violators of this Ordinance. Roll call vote: 30 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Chair Peterson thanked the Planning and Development Committee and the Planning and Zoning staff for their work on this Ordinance. 1 Administrative Coordinator: John Krizek reported the 1994 budget now stands at the 5.54 mill rate with $586,885 in the Contingency Fund. The State tax rate freeze does exempt funding for bridges and library allocations. The county's established 5.54 mill rate is more restrictive than the tax rate freeze. He indicated if the county did not impose a sales tax, $.90 per thousand would need to be added to the mill rate. Krizek will recommend to the Finance Committee to change our deductible for County Liability Insurance to $100,000 per occur- ance to $300,000 aggregate which would reduce our premiums by 8%. If we do not change, our premiums will increase 34%. Government Center: Chair Malick reported the County's share of payment for boiler room changes will be determined at the next Building Committee meeting. Estimates on total project cost remains under the amount bonded. Discussion and Possible Action on County Surveyor's Office• Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Stephens to postpone this item until the budget hearing on October 26. Supr. Dorsey ex- plained another joint meeting should be held between the Planning and Development and Finance Committees. Motion by Supr. Bailey to amend this motion to have the Highway and Planning and Devel- opment Committees meet. No second; motion died. Main motion carried. NR 544 Update (Recycling Rules)• Solid Waste Committee Chair Becker introduced Paul Wiegner, DNR Recycling Specialist, who highlighted points in NR544 in respect to developing an effec- tive recycling program. He noted there has been a positive reaction to recycling throughout the State and Pepin County recently received an award for the best rural recycling program in the United States. He also commented on the effective recy- cling program in Glenwood City. Questions and discussion on volume base fees and recycling at least 25% by volume or by weight of solid waste collected. Dave Rasmussen, contracted Recycling Specialist, said the 25% volume base does not apply to St. Croix County because we do not collect Solid Waste. He later distributed a letter from DNR reaffirming this statement. Department Head Reports: Oral reports were given by John Borup for Human Services; Carolyn Krieger, Nursing Home; and Ralph Robole, Maintenance. Supr. Stephens commended Robole on his help with the design of the Government Center building. Afternoon roll call: 30 present, 1 absent - Jerry Neumann Distribution of Recycling Grant Funds to Municipalities• Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Roquette to adopt. Dave Rasmussen presented Option 3 which pays municipalities on a per household basis rather than Option 1 which paid on a cost per ton of recy- cled material. Supr. Sinclear questioned the decrease of 2 $2,037.00 between the 1992 and 1993 grant for the Town of Somer- set. Supr. Boche commented on the inconsistancy in figures for payment per household. Rasmussen replied the payment cannot exceed 100% of recycling costs. Supr. Radosevich believes Option 3 is the wrong method of payment; payment should encourage par- ticipation and reward good recycling collectors as reflected in Option 1. Motion by Supr. Radosevich, 2nd by Supr. Bradley to amend the Resolution to adopt Option #1 rather than Option #3. Motion by Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Sinclear to postpone the Resolution and Amendment until the November 16th Board session. Supr. Kinney favors Option #1 that rewards municipalities for effective recy- cling programs. Supr. Dorsey prefers Option #3 and stated you should only reward people if they know what they are being re- warded for. Motion to postpone carried. Possible Action on Restated and Amended Service Agreement with ARR: Motion by Supr. Becker, 2nd by Supr. Dowd to postpone action until October 26th Board session. The terms and condi- tions of the agreement are not yet defined. Motion carried. Discussion on Contract with ARR: Supr. Stephens asked if St. Croix County was responsible for 25 to 50% of the ARR debt. Corporation Counsel Timmerman replied there is a provision in the contract that provides that if the contract is terminated for uncontrollable circumstances due to a change in laws, rules or regulations, the County could be responsible for 25% or 50% of ARR's loan principal balance, depending on the type of law, rule or regulation changed. Solid Waste Coordinator George Hayducsko explained ARR told haulers to wait to tip garbage and no by-pass order was given. Timmerman said ARR must manage all waste and that does not mean simply telling the haulers that they have to go somewhere else because the incinerator is full. ARR has a new proposal which includes more storage area for garbage and what can't burned by ARR would be hauled to a landfill by ARR. Supr. Radosevich expressed concern about taking action on one part of the contract before all the information is available. He suggested Corporation Counsel and Hayducsko put the contract with ARR into a summary form for Supervisors. Chair Peterson concurred and requested Solid Waste Committee and Corporation Counsel draft a summary of the contract. Resolution #31 (93): Supporting Continuance of Punch Card Voting System. Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Bauer to adopt. Supr. Stephens said problems in another area of the state prompt- ed the State Elections Board to consider dispensing with punch cards. Clerk Nelson stated municipal clerks and the majority of voters are well satisfied with this sytem and if it is discontin- ued, we will be taking a step backward to paper ballots. Motion carried. 3 Resolution #32 (93)Refunding Bonds• Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to adopt. Stephens explained the bonds can only be refinanced one time but it is doubtful if interest rates would go much lower. An estimated savings of $856,000 is expected after the cross over from the years 2000 to 2008. Roll call vote: 30 yes, 0 no. Discussion on Carmichael Road Extension and Impact on 1994 De- partmental Budgets: Finance Chair Stephens emphasized the Fi- nance Committee did not remove money from departmental budgets to build the extension of Carmichael Road. He outlined three possi- ble uses of the Contingency Fund: building of Carmichael Road, paying for Emergency Communications equipment rather than borrow- ing for it; and paying City of Hudson and Hudson School District for unpaid Dog Track taxes. The Highway Department cannot build this road from their $490,000 construction fund designated for pre-engineered projects. For the record in regard to conflict of interest on any action regarding Carmichael Road: Supr. Nyhagen reported he is doing surveying on the Bertelsen land adjacent to the road and will abstain from voting. Supr. Malick has represented the Hudson school district on various issues but is not presently contracted by the school and believes he does not have a conflict of inter- est. Supr. Breault will represent his constituents in regard to their wants and needs and serving on the Hudson City Council will not be a conflict of interest. Supr. Radosevich represents part of the Village of North Hudson and will vote unless some issue arises affecting his position as the Hudson City Attorney. Supr. Kinney stated his objection to the City of Hudson purchas- ing land for Carmichael Road in the Town of Hudson without notification to the Town officials. Corporaton Counsel Timmerman stated for the record he had no problem with conflict of interest for Supr. Radosevich repre- senting the Village of North Hudson but there possibly could be a conflict as City Attorney. Timmerman did not mean to imply there was a conflict; only that there could be one in the future. Highway Commissioner Dan Fedderly sketched the proposed extension of Carmichael Road from the Hudson Middle School property to County Trunk A. The Highway Department long range plan does include work on UU but has no provisions for extending Carmichael Road. There would be no inclusion of this road in the long range plan for at least five years. Fedderly estimated a cost of $250,000 to $300,000 for a base road. Supr. Breault advised that the City of Hudson is "not laying in the weeds" to annex this property after the road is extended. The City of Hudson is concentrating on development of property west of the Government Center. The City does not have the ammen- ities to develop east of the Center at this time. 4 Supr. Malick introduced Dr. Ron Berndt, Superintendent of the Hudson Public Schools. Dr. Berndt said building the extension of this road is a County Board decision. The school district repre- sents a catalyst between the County and City of Hduson. Plans for this major arterial road were considered before the school bond issue allowed for building a new middle school. Berndt remarked many of the 22 buses travelling from the middle school will be making a left turn at a 4-way stop sign which presents a safety concern. Chair thanked Dan Fedderly and Dr. Berndt for their comments. Resolution #33 (93): Requesting U.S. Postal Service to Place a Mail Box at Government Center. Motion to adopt by Supr. Ste- phens, 2nd by Supr. Boche. Stephens stated placement of this mail box would alleviate some of the mail problems encountered at the Government Center. He suggested this Resolution be sent to Federal elected officials and the Postmaster General. Carried. Resolution #34 (93): Regarding Illegal Taxes. Motion by Suipr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Boche to adopt. Motion carried. Farmland Preservation: No applications received. Mileage and Per Diem• Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Hop to approve payment of $7,200.75 for the month of September. Carried. Correspondence: None received. Motion by Supr. Sinclear to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m. Richard B. Peterson, Chair St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Sue E. Nelson County Clerk 5