HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 01-18-1994AGENDA
ST. .CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
January 18, 1994 9:00 A.M.
Government Center
Compiled by Chairman Richard B. Peterson
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION: *Pastor Garry Thompson, Faith Baptist Church,
Baldwin
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION
Adoption of Agenda
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Proclamation - February is Heart Month
Date of Next Session: No Meeting Scheduled for February
March 15, 1994
APPOINTMENTS: *Soil and Water Contest Speaker -Jessica Monicken
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)
1. Discussion and Possible Action on Fund Raiser for Dairy Barn
at the Fairgrounds
NEW BUSINESS
(Action on newly introduced motions, ordinances, resolutions,
or other matters)
i-1: Resolution Adopting the The St. Croix County Outdoor
Recreation Plan
j*-2-. Formation of Dual Committee - County of St. Croix and the
City of Hudson - to Deal with Dog Track Issues
3. Recognition of County Welfare Program
�_ 4: Resolution to Approve Recycling Specialist Position
5. Resolution Regarding Funding Welfare Fraud Control Programs
L_t6. Ordinances Amending Chapter 17, Rezonement of Land
z--A. Agriculture to Ag. Residential - Bob Wells, Town of
Stanton
LB Ag. Residential to Commercial - Tim Hollan, Town of
Erin Prairie
. Agriculture to Ag. Residential - Daniel Casey, Town of
Stanton
ED'. Agriculture to Ag. Residential - Richard Carlson, Town of
Baldwin
E. Agriculture to Ag. Residential - Eugene, Brian and
Barbara Zimmerman, Town of Baldwin
CF! Commercial to Ag. Residential - James Schwalen, Town of
Warren
i--°. Ag. Residential to Commercial - Sandy Brink (New
Dimensions in Stone, Inc.)/Tony Piatz (baton, Inc.),
Town of Warren
Department Head Reports 11:15 A.M.
County Clerk, Finance Director, Land Conservation, Children's
Services
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 January 18, 1994
Chair Peterson called the session to order at 9:00 a.m. Guests and
the press were welcomed and he noted the meeting was properly
published. (Temperature was in minus 301s.)
Invocation was given by Pastor Garry Thompson, Faith Baptist
Church, Baldwin.
Roll call: 23 present, 8 absent - Robert Draxler, George Menter,
Wally Cox, John Bradley, Wm. Krueger (arrived at 10:20 a.m.)
Bernard Kinney, Linda Luckey and Al Nyhagen (all excused).
Motion by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to approve the
December minutes as corrected. Carried. Correction was removing
sentence under discussion on Code of Ethics. "The Administration
Committee accepted this suggestion." Motion by Supr. Breault, 2nd
by Supr. Hop to adopt the agenda. Carried.
Announcements: Chair announced Supr. Bernard Kinney had suffered
a severe stroke last evening and was in critical condition. The
Towns Association meeting scheduled for tonight has been cancelled.
Clerk Nelson read the Proclamation designating February as Heart
Month. No meeting is scheduled for February; next meeting set for
March 15.
Appointments: Chair Peterson noted the following appointments:
Myrtle Munns to the Long Term Support Committee and reappointment
of Dan Woll for a three year term to the Library Board.
Soil and Water Conservation Speaker: Land Conservation Committee
Chair Dorsey called on County Technician David Sander to introduce
Jessica Monicken. Sander told how Ms. Monicken won first place in
both the county and district speaking contests and participated in
the State contest. Jessica presented her speech on the importance
of clean groundwater. Applause by Supervisors.
Administrative Coordinator: John Krizek said there was a loss of
electrical power at the Government Center the past weekend. The
generator did kick in the but voltage meter did not work properly.
This problem has been corrected.
The computer system in the jail was burned out at a cost of $33,000
by a Wisconsin Detention System worker. The county's insurance
company will pay the damages so repairs can be made and they will
collect from WI Detention.
Circuit Court funding of $101,545 has been received and the
county's part of the litigation resolved. The offer to purchase
the 1965 Courthouse and jail has been withdrawn. Krizek requested
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Supervisors turn in the covers and tabs of their budget books.
At the meeting with Tribal leaders and dog track officials very
little new information was available. Supr. Breault said if
approval is given from the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington,
it will then be sent to Governor Thompson for approval. The Tribal
leaders have agreements with others but not with the county or
city. Supr. Bailey stated the leaders agreed to pay the delinquent
taxes if a casino were approved; otherwise no indication of payment
was given.
Resolution #1 (94): Adopting the St. Croix County Recreation Plan.
Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Boche to adopt. Supr. Dorsey
introduced County Planner Ellen Denzer who explained the Plan has
two parts - county and community facilities. The adoption of the
plan provides the ability to apply for grants, plan for parks and
keep up the present facilities.
County Parks Director Joe Grant said St. Croix County needs this
Recreation Plan because we are losing so much land for residential
development. We need to set aside open spaces for recreational
areas.
Supr. Stephens stated often times adoption of a plan calls for
expenditures of 'money such as the goal of 40 new campsites costing
$400,000. Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by Supr. Bethke to
postpone action on the Recreation Plan until dollar amounts and
dates of expenditures are outlined. Supr. Dorsey argued adoption
of this plan does not commit money; this plan is a guideline to use
as money becomes available. Roll call vote on the postponement:
7 yes, 16 no. Motion failed. Roll call vote on the motion to
adopt the St. Croix County Recreation' Plan: 22 yes, 1 no.
Carried.
Rezoning Land from Act. Residential to Commerical for Sandy Brink
and Tony Piatz: Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen to
place on the floor. Dorsey explained the Planning and Development
Committee approved the request involving the former Nike Base,
however, the Warren Town Board did not concur. Therefore, the
Planning and Development Committee is required by Ordinance to sign
in the negative. After the Town Board's reasons are explained, the
Committee may give their personal opinion. Letter from Warren Town
Board was distributed stating their objection to the rezoning.
Planning and Development Committee members Wm. Oemichen, Thomas
Dorsey and Robert Boche stated their own personal opinion was to
approve this zoning request. (George Menter and Linda Luckey were
absent from the session.)'
Supr. Bethke introduced Sandy Brink and Tony Piatz, owners of the
parcels. Attorney Tom Schumacher, representing Tony Piatz of Daton,
Inc., explained the intended use for one parcel was to house a
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military museum. Schumacher said even if the property is approved
to be rezoned commerical, Mr. Piatz would have to appeal to the
Board of Adjustments for a variance to establish a military museum.
The main concern, of the Warren Town Board was if the property were
zoned commercial, this could allow several uses such as a filling
station or bar because such use is not restricted under commercial
zoning.
Sanford Brink diagrammed the property and noted one building is
being converted to a caretaker residence. Supr. Sinclear asked if
there was a car repair shop on the premises. Attorney Schumacher
said someone is on site to prevent vandalism and is restoring old
cars while there. Supr. Radosevich questioned the total number of
acres in the parcels. Discussion on two parties being rezoned
under one Ordinance. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Sinclear
to postpone action until March after all the discrepancies can be
clarified. Carried.
Ordinance # 337:(94): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for
Daniel Casey. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Radosevich to
deny. Dorsey said Planning and Development recommended denial
because this was: Class 3 agriculture land. The Stanton Town Board
approved the zoning request.
Owner Dan Casey explained to the Board this is a pie -shaped 7 acre
parcel with limited access. Two rows of pine trees surround the
property. Cased wishes to build a home on this parcel. He also
owns the adjoining 116 acres planted in trees. Supr. Bethke was
opposed to this rezoning because the Town of Stanton has an
Ordinance stating no residence can be built on Class 1, 2 or 3 Ag.
Land. This parcel is rated Class 3. Supr. Stephens questioned why
other rezoning requests for residential building has been approved.
on Class 1, 2 or 3 land.
Roll call vote =for rezoning' for Daniel Casey: 13 yes, 10 no.
County Board approved the zoning request'.
Fund Raiser for Dairy Barn at Fairgrounds: Administrative
Committee Chair`Jacobson reported a possible restructuring of the
Fair Board and aj jo'int meeting is schedul6d for January 31 with the
and
Administration Committee, Plning anDevelopment, Fair Board and
City of Glenwoo Krizek stated in order to control risk, good
insurance is neo''essary. The Fair Board is not a committee of the
County Board apd has no insurance coverage other than that
purchased for two weeks during Fair time. Options to consider are
naming the Fair'tlBoard a Committee of the County Board or becoming
a private, not-fir=profit corporation. A private corporation could
oversee other events on the' Fairgrounds throughout the year and
would not need approval from the County Board for buildings,
bridges, etc.
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Supr. Malick reported former Supervisor Vern Nelson had called him
regarding the Fair situation. Nelson was glad to hear joint
meetings would be held and believes this to be a positive direction
for the Fair Board.
Formation of Dual Committee:' Motion by Supr. Stephens, 2nd by
Supr. Breault that dual committee between St. Croix County and City
of Hudson be established. Stephens said there had been previous
problems in communications between the County and City of Hudson
and there would be a more viable recommendation to the Governor
concerning the Dog Track and Casino from a unified committee.
Supr. Oemichen indicated the Town of Troy would also be included in
committee membership. Supr. Breault said the City of Hudson
adopted a Resolution regarding transfer of St. Croix Meadows to
Tribal land very similar to the one previously adopted by the
County Board. Supr. Malick was assured the mission of this dual
committee would be based on the resolution passed by the County
Board. Motion carried.
Chair Peterson made these county appointments to this committee:
Bob Stephens, John Krizek and Art Jacobson. Motion by Supr.
Malick, 2nd by Supr. Roquette to approve these appointments.
Carried. Supr. Breault noted the appointments from the City of
Hudson were John Breault, Mayor Thomas Redner and Bill Radosevich.
County Welfare Program Award: Human Services Director John Borup
said St. Croix County was recently recognized as having one of the
five best Welfare Fraud programs in the State. This includes fraud
detection and front-end verifications. Sheriff Bader stated this
program was developed within the County's Human Services and
Sheriff's Department. Bader indicated federal funding of welfare
fraud control programs will be cut and he encouraged Supervisors to
support the Resolution on Funding for these program.
Resolution #2 (94): Regarding Funding Welfare Fraud Control
Programs. Motion by Supr. Oemichen, 2nd by Supr. Giese to adopt.
Carried.
Supr. Stephens was excused at 11:30 a.m.
Oral Reports: Reports were given by John' Borup, Cindy Griffin, Su
Macheldedt and Kathy Dunlap�in regard to Childrens' Protective
Services; Chuck Christenson, Land Conservation; Rich Loney,
Finance Director and Sue Nelson, County Clerk.
Resolution #3 (94): Requesting Recycling Specialist. Motion by
Supr. Becker, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to adopt. Carried.
Ordinance #338 (94): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Bob
Wells. Motion o adopt by Dorsey, 2nd by Oemichen. Supr. Bethke
questioned buil2ng on Class 1, 2 or 3 land. Carried.
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Ordinance #339 (94): Rezoning from Ag. Residential to Commercial.
Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen to adopt. Carried.
Ordinance #340 (94): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for
Richard and Joan Carlson. Motion by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr.
Boche to adopt. Carried.
Ordinance #341 (94): Rezoning from Agi to Ag. Residential for
Eugene, Brian and Barbara Zimmerman. Motion to adopt by Supr.
Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Hop. Carried.
Ordinance #342 (94): Rezoning from Commercial to Ag. Residential
for James Schwal�en. Motion to adopt by Supr. Dorsey, 2nd by Supr.
Oemichen. Carried.
Committee Reports:
Library Committee: Library Board Chair Tien Nyland said the Board
has been doing a study of allocation' of funds to municipal
libraries and has determined a more equitable distribution.
Farmland Preservation: None received.
Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr.
Breault to approve payment of $7,579.60 for December, 1993.
Carried.
Correspondence: None received.
Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Breault to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 12:35 p.m.
Richard B. Peterson, Chair
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
Sue E. Nelson
St. Croix County Clerk