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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 10-18-1994AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS October 18, 1994 9:00 A.M. Government Center Compiled by Chairman Robert M. Boche CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Pastor Ronald Golberg, First Lutheran Church, New Richmond PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION Adoption of Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS: Date of Next Session: November 1, 1994 (Budget Hearing) APPOINTMENTS: REPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR LEGISLATIVE REPORT: Senator Alice Clausing 11:00 A.M. OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Consideration and action on matters tabled, postponed or referred to a committee at a previous meeting) i-l-" Rezoning from Ag. Residential to Commercial for Daryl Jones and Donald Anderson, Town of Warren NEW BUSINESS (Action on newly introduced motions, ordinances, resolutions, or other matters) Resolution Regarding Illegal Taxes L-2-: Resolution Regarding Wisconsin P.L. 566 Coalition 3. Review of offer to Purchase County Property *L4- Rezoning from Exclusive Ag. to Ag.-2 for Bruce E. and Margaret G. Liddle, Town of Pleasant Valley *L-5. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Dale Swenson/ Roger Johnson, Town of Stanton *L6— Rezoning from Ag. Residential to Commercial for Mike Hartman, Town of Somerset L_D,epartment Head Reports 11:15 A.M. Human Services and Nursing Home Committee and Board Reports L,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 18, 1994 Meeting called to order by Chair Boche at 9:00 a.m. Invocation was given by Pastor Ronald Golberg, First Lutheran Church, New Richmond. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Guests, the press and Clarence Malick (who was video taping) were welcomed. Roll call: 28 present, 3 absent - Don Brown, Jerome Neumann and Richard King (all excused). Motion by Supr. Bradley, 2nd by Supr. Giese to approve the September 20 minutes. Carried. Motion by Supr. Breault, 2nd by Supr. Standafer to adopt the agenda. Carried. Next meeting is November 1 which is the budget hearing. Administrative Coordinator: John Krizek reported St. Croix Shared Services, a group from New Richmond, Baldwin, River Falls and Hudson Hospitals would like to use the Hammond building for Home Care services. They have offered $125,000 with $5000 down payment, $15,000 upon closing and requested $105,000 financed at 5% interest on a land contract with the county for 20 years. The Finance Committee will present a counter offer of $150,000 purchase price, $5000 down, $15,000 at closing $130,000 financed at 50 on land contract, a 10 year loan with a clause stating prepayment without penalty can be made. The City of Hudson has made an offer of $400,000 on the 1965 building contingent upon roof repair by the county. Both offers will be considered by the Board in November. The Governor's comments on not expanding gambling within the State may not affect the proposed casino in Hudson. The tribes would close two casinos presently operating and this would not be an expansion of gambling. A recent court case ruled the Secretary of the Interior can overrule a Governor's decision. There is also a bill in Congress, which if passed, would eliminate Governors' approval of casinos. The Finance Committee conducted budget reviews for three days. The results to be presented to Supervisors on November 1 are: a 5.489 mill rate; $603,771 in the contingency fund and debt retirement of $227,481. Supr. Oemichen commented the WCA has noted that St. Croix County is the only County in the State to propose to lower the mill rate. Rezoning from ACT. Residential to Commerical for Daryl Jones and Donald Anderson: Motion by Vice Chair Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to place on the floor. Dorsey explained this is a complicated rezoning issue. Adjoining land owners have protested this rezoning, therefore, a 3/4 majority vote of Supervisors present is needed to approve this ordinance. Supr. Bradley requested a ruling from Corporation Counsel relative to the ability of the Board of Adjustment members to participate in the debate free of prejudice. Corporation Counsel advised in the affirmative but later changed his decision in view of further information. 1 The Planning and Development Committee voted 3 to 1 to approve. Member Ron Raymond stated the Town of Warren has a Long Range Land Use Plan which designates this area to be zoned commercial. If rezoned, Jones and Anderson plan to construct a propane gas business. Raymond said the two issues are zoning and planned use. Today the Board is to vote on the rezoning issue; the Board of Adjustments would determine the use of the land. If Towns prepare long range plans, the Planning and Developent Committee should go along with the plan. Supr. Luckey voted in favor of the rezoning because of the Town of Warren's plan and noted courts have upheld decisions on properly following long range plans. If people feel an unsafe use of the land is planned, they should take this evidence to the Board of Adjustments. Supr. Menter voted to approve based on the recommendation of the Town Planning Commission and Town Board. Vice Chair Dorsey did not approve the rezoning because this parcel is surrounded by residential property and he objected to the use which he believes is not a proper place for a gas plant. Steven Goff, attorney representing Jones and Anderson, said the Board is not voting on the approval of a gas business but rather rezoning of the land. Mrs. Howard White, who has lived 40 years in the residential area adjacent to the proposed commercial area, believes communities need development but in proper areas. The planned use is controversial and 26 neighbors had signed a petition objecting to this rezoning. If a gas business were allowed, it. would affect the value of their land. Motion by Supr. Oemichen, 2nd by Supr. Jacobson to table this rezoning request until November 15. Oemichen said this would give Corporation Counsel time to check the legalities of the Board of Adjustment voting on this issue. Carried. (This issue was revisited later in the meeting.) Supr. O'Connell stated the Administration Committee should review having citizen members on the Board of Adjustments to avoid this conflict of voting. Supr. Sinclear said this system is obsolete and Town and County Zoning Ordinances need to be compatible. Resolution # 23 (94): Regarding Wisconsin P.l. 566 Coalition. Motion by Supr. Roquette, 2nd by Supr. Bethke to adopt. County Conservationist Chuck Christiansen explained this resolution provides for 14 counties to form a coalition to lobby the federal government for funds for maintenance and repair of the 10 dams in the Glen Hills Watershed. He estimated the costs at $60 per county in the beginning but this could increase in the future. Supr Mehls indicated Emergency Government is becoming concerned with the safety of the dams and FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) is becoming more involved and releasing more funds. This coalition would be able to lobby more effectively than one county alone. Motion carried. Anderson/Jones Rezoning: Motion by Supr. Standafer, 2nd by Supr. Horne to remove this rezoning issue from the table. Standafer believed there should be no more delay and action should be taken on this issue. Carried. 2 Motion by Supr. Horne, 2nd by Supr. Krueger to adopt the Anderson/Jones rezoning ordinance. Supr. Oemichen encouraged the Board of Adjustment members not to vote due to legal liabilities. Corporation Counsel advised it was best for Supr. Bradley and Vice Chair Dorsey not to vote because of comments they had made but they could follow their conscience. Roll call vote: 14 yes; 14 no. Motion failed because a 3/4 majority vote of members present was required. Supr. Bradley noted for the record neither his nor Vice Chair Dorsey's vote affected the outcome of the vote; both are members of the Board of Adjustments. Resolution #24 (94): Illegal Taxes. Motion by Supr. Oemichen, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to adopt. Carried. Ordinance #354 (94): Rezoning from Exclusive Ag. to Ag. 2 for Bruce and Margaret Liddle. Motion to adopt by Vice Chair Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Bradley. Carried. Ordinance #355 (94): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Dale Swenson/Roger Johnson. Motion to adopt by Vice Chair Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Menter. Carried. Ordinance #346 (94): Rezoning from Ag. Residential to Commercial for Mike Hartman. Motion by Vice Chair Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Sinclear to adopt. Carried. Farmland Preservation: Motion by Vice Chair Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Oemichen to approve application of Dan and Jacque Nelson, Town of Kinnickinnic and forward to the State. Carried. Motion by Vice Chair Dorsey, 2nd by Supr. Roquette to forward application of James and Carol Dittman, Town of Cylon to the Land Conservation Committee. Carried. Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. Jacobson, 2nd by Supr. Bethke to approve total of $8,193.09 for month of September 1994. Carried. Oral Reports: Health and Human Services Director John Borup, Nursing Home Administrator Carolyn Krieger and Long Term Support Coordinator Karen Hall presented the 1993 Health and Human Services report. Legislative Report: State Senator Alice Clausing highlighted the situation of the relocation of the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport to the Hastings area. She serves on a Technical Advisory Committee which meets monthly but has no formal report or vote on the issue. Clausing noted 10,000 acres of land will be purchased for this new airport which would eliminate entire Towns. She asked for input from Supervisors on their concerns. Resolution #10 (94) has been adopted which calls for Federal and State Agencies to become involved and provide technical support and information to local officials regarding the proposed airport. Supr. Dowd asked Senator Clausing if there was any help for improving the formula for Community and Youth Aids to St. Croix County. Clausing replied she and John Borup had met with State Health and Human Services Director Gerald Whitburn with no results. 3 Clausing said the State needs money for school property relief and expects little or no change in State aid. Chair Boche thanked Senator Clausing for her remarks. Committee Reports: Computer Advisory: Supr. Raymond said work is underway on a long range plan and a survey has been sent to all departments. Public Protection: Chair Luckey reported Sheriff Ralph Bader has signed an agreement for double celling and has agreed to five of the six new positions to be limited term employees. The State has to give approval before double celling is implemented, and the county must approve the new positions. Personnel Committee will consider the new positions again next week. Waste Management: Chair Horne noted a letter was received on October 12 stating the incinerator was not taking any more garbage and was only burning the waste on site. The committee authorized Coporation Counsel to write a letter stating default of the contract. Haulers are taking waste to landfills. Corporation Counsel Timmerman said Prudential (the lending institution) has taken an active roll and has "suspended" operations, not terminated them. The Attorney General has filed a law suit against ARR for toxic emissions. Other: Supr. Grant asked why payroll deduction was not allowed. Personnel Committee Chair Bradley replied the committee ruled out payroll deductions to be fair to all employees. Announcements: Chair Boche noted the death of former Supervisor Severt Carlson. He announced Supr. Kellaher was elected Vice President of WESTCAP and Supr. Raymond was the number one chicken caller at the County Fair. Correspondence: Clerk Nelson said a letter was received from Senator Clausing in regard to the Board's resolution concerning creating a State mandate review board. This letter was sent to Supervisors. Motion to adjourn by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Giese. Meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m. Robert Boche, Chair St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Sue E. Nelson St. Croix County Clerk 2