HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 08-18-1998ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
August 18, 1998 9:00 A.M.
Government Center
***NOTE TO SUPERVISORS***
PLEASE RETURN YOUR BUDGET BOOKS TO THE CLERK'S OFFICE
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Thomas Dorsey
INVOCATION: Pastor Dan Bruch, Trinity Lutheran Church, Hudson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
DATE OF NEXT SESSION: September 22, 1998 9:00 A.M.
***NOTE DATE CHANGED FROM SEPTEMBER 15***
APPOINTMENTS: Richard Trende, Hudson Police Chief to Emergency
Communication, Katherine Olson, Sonja Johnson and Sarah Timm, all
of Hudson to W-2 Steering Committee and Richard Peterson, Baldwin
to Board of Adjustment
LEGISLATIVE REPORT:
REPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
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)
t3' Parking Lot and Roadway Resolution for Health and Human
r Services
i,AY Resolution Regarding 72 Hour Short Term Detention for
Judicated Delinquents
,�=-3: Rezoning from Agriculture to Ag/Residential for Michael &
Linda Geraghty, Town of Star Prairie
4. Rezoning from Ag/Residential to Commercial for Jeff & Karen
Egan, Town of Star Prairie - Denied
Rezoning from Agriculture to Ag/Residential for Dwayne &
Jeannine Carlson, Town of Troy
-6: Rezoning from Agriculture to Ag/Residential for Nancy
Dahlen, Town of Baldwin
`-7' Rezoning from Agriculture to Ag/Residential for Arthur
Kroening, Town of Eau Galle
%8". Perch Lake Master Plan - Joe Grant 10:15 A.M.
A. Resolution to Adopt the Land Management Plan for
Homestead Parklands on Perch Lake and Amend the St.
Croix Outdoor Recreation Plan
"1--19. Resolution Revising County Board Rules and By -Laws
*0. Resolution Approving New & Upgraded Positions in 1999 and
Freezing Requests for Any Additional Positions
1. Resolution Approving $27,700 From Contingency Fund for
Phase II of Glen Hills Dam Safety Study
**12. Resolution Regarding St. Croix River Basin
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: Family Court Commissioner and Circuit
Court Judges 11:00 A.M.
COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
APPLICATIONS FILED FOR ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
FARMLAND PRESERVATION APPLICATIONS
MILEAGE & PER DIEM REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT
(The above agenda is not necessarily in order of presentations)
* Changes or Additions after the Preliminary Agenda
** Late Changes and Additions
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Meeting August 18, 1998
Meeting called to order by Chair Dorsey at 9:15 a.m. Invocation was
given by Pastor Dan Bruch, Trinity Lutheran Church, Hudson. Pledge of
Allegiance was recited.
Roll call: 26 present, 5 absent and excused - Robert Boche, Eugene
Hanson, Don Brown, Tom Irwin and Einar Horne.
Motion by Supr. Mortensen, 2nd by Supr. Bieraugel to approve the June
16th minutes. Carried. Motion by Supr. Mehls, 2nd by Supr. Berenschot
to adopt the agenda. Carried. Next meeting is September 22, 1998 (note
change of date) .
Clerk Nelson distributed a sign-up sheet for Supervisors to receive
either a large or condensed budget book.
Appointments: Previously Chair Dorsey had appointed Richard Trende,
Hudson Police Chief to Emergency Communication; Katherine Olson, Sonja
Johnson and Sarah Timm, all of Hudson to W-2 Steering Committee and
Richard Peterson, Baldwin to the Board of Adjustment.
Administrative Coordinator: John Krizek reported the 1998 equalized
evaluation for St. Croix County is $2,993,328,900 with a growth of
$285,218,400 from 1997 to 1998 which is a 10.530-. increase. Economic
change or re-evaluations were 56.210-.; new construction was 40.080-. and
other was 3.71%. TIF district total was $49,029,400 which must be taken
off the evaluation.
The levy goal for 1999 is $11,941,171 which is the same as 1998. Total
expenditures will increase to almost $52 million. The mill rate will be
4.05 if the levy goal is met.
Krizek said the Lake Mallalieu Dam repairs will cost more than
estimated. The dam is owned by City and Town of Hudson, Village of
North Hudson and St. Croix County. The County's share of repair is
$126,000 of which $16,000 has already been paid for engineering services
leaving a balance of $110,000.
Krizek gave Zoning Administrator Cindy Sherman best wishes as she leaves
her position to work for the City of Ramsey, MN.
Resolution #8 (98): Authorizing County Highway Department to Repair
County Health Center Driveways and Parking Areas. Motion to adopt by
Supr. Sinclear, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell. Health and Human Services Vice
Chair Dowd called on H&HS Director John Borup to explain the resolution.
Borup distributed a colored map of the seven areas and proposed repair
estimated to cost $55,000 to $60,000.
Highway Commissioner ,Dan Fedderly outlined the chip seal process and
said the repair work would be done next spring with intermediate
patching done if needed. Roll call vote: 26 yes, 0 no. Motion
carried.
Resolution #9 (98): Short Term Detention. Motion to adopt by Supr.
Berenschot, 2nd by Supr. Speer. John Borup introduced Social Worker
Supervisor Fred Johnson who stated this resolution allows a juvenile's
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caseworker to place an adjudicated juvenile for 72 hours in a non
secured detention facility such as a group home or licensed foster home
without a further court appearance. Motion carried.
Ordinance #482 (98): Rezoning from Ag to Ag/Residential for Michael and
Linda Geraghty, Town of Star Prairie. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond,
2nd by Supr. Jensen. Motion carried, Supr. Krueger voted no.
Jeff and Karen Egan Zoning Request Denied: A request for rezoning from
Ag. to Commercial was denied by the Planning, Zoning and Parks
Committee. Supr. Raymond said the application was denied because the
rezoning to commercial would be inappropriate in this location because
of existing and proposed surrounding land uses. Board of Supervisors
concurred with the denial.
Ordinance #483 (98): Rezoning for Dwayne and Jeannine Carlson, Town of
Troy, from Ag. to Ag/Residential. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2nd
by Supr. Jensen. Carried.
Ordinance #484 (98): Rezoning for Nancy Dahlen, Town of Baldwin, from
Ag. to Ag/Residential. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr.
Jensen. Carried.
Ordinance #485 (98): Rezoning for Arthur Kroening, Town of Eau Galle,
from Ag. to Ag/Residential. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by
Supr. Jensen. Carried.
WCA Resolutions: Chair Dorsey requested the Administration Committee
review the proposed resolutions and make recommendations to the Chair
and Vice Chair prior to the Convention.
Resolution #10 (98): To adopt the Land Management Plan for Homestead
Parklands on Perch Lake and Amend the St. Croix County Outdoor
Recreation Plan. Motion to Adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr. Wert.
Raymond said Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee has approved this
plan, however, it is not set in stone. Phase I could begin in 1999 with
a 50% cost share by DNR.
Parks Director Joe Grant said Sherri Buss and Jim Maland, consultants
with the firm of Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates developed
the Land Management Plan. The goal of the plan is to provide public
access to Homestead Parklands while maintaining the superior water
quality of Perch Lake. Public meetings have been held for citizen input
and cooperative planning has been done by DNR, County Staff, Watershed
groups and Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee. If adopted, this
Resolution would approve the Land Management Plan and incorporate the
plan into the County's Outdoor Recreation Plan.
Grant introduced consultant Sherri Buss who thanked the County Staff and
DNR for their help during the planning. Perch lake is a challenging site
with many slopes more than 20% which limits building and road
construction. The lake has no outlet so it is important not to add
sediments or pollutants. The lake has very high water quality with good
fishing. The rising water causes some difficulty with roadways.
Buss said at the public hearings the most interest was expressed in
swimming, fishing, boating and hiking. Camping was not a high priority.
She then took the Supervisors on a "walk" through the park describing
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the proposed roads, parking, fishing, picnic and beach areas.
Buss estimated the total cost of park development to be $1.2 million.
There is an option of two plans - the Three Phase over three to five
years or the Six Phase plan taking six to seven years. The 3 Phase plan
was recommended in order to get 50o cost share and save money. Phase I
would include roads to the picnic and fishing areas, Phase II would do
the beach area and beach access trail and Phase III would complete the
project.
Supr. Giese was concerned about contributions from other governments
such as the Town of St. Joseph whose residents will benefit from a park
at Perch Lake. There should be a plan for cost participation. Supr.
Raymond commented we should be fair and reasonable with surrounding
communities.
Buss stated this is a significant investment for the County but
Homestead Parklands is a fantastic resource.
Supr. Sinclear went on record with the following statement: How many
other programs does the County Board intend to cut in order to support
or implement this $1.2 million dollar cost for a park for the young and
able? At this time in the budget process, every committee is concerned
about their budgets, needs and desires. I will support this Resolution
only if this County Board does not cut or trim programs that are much
needed in the County Nursing Home and Health and Human Services which
make up basicly the elderly portions of our population in St. Croix
County. The Parks and Recreation programs are very nice and excellent
but they are all designed for the very young and capable residents of
St. Croix County as well as residents of other counties and states.
Roll call vote: 25 yes, 1 no. Carried.
Oral Reports: Family Court Commissioner Ed Vlack introduced and thanked
his support staff of Roxie Kruschek, Kellie Calleja and Nancy Bierbauer
and reported the difficult situations in child custody cases.
Judges Lundell, Richards and Needham discussed security issues in the
Government Center and urged the Board to consider additional uniformed
security officers. The Judges invited Supervisors to sit in on a court
case. Sheriff Burch supported the Judges' security request.
Resolution #11 (98): Amending Rules and By -Laws. Motion to adopt by
Supr. Standafer, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell. Standafer said this resolution
clarifies that citizen members serving on Board committees fall under
the Rules and By -Laws of the County Board. It would also amend language
to read "No County employee may serve as a voting member or officer of
a County standing committee." Motion to adopt carried.
Resolution #12 (98): Approving New and Upgraded Positions in 1999 and
Freezing Requests for Any Additional Positions. Motion to adopt by
Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Speer. Personnel Comm. Chair Krueger said
Personnel and Finance Committees met prior to the Board meeting to fine
tune the requests.
The four requests are: Zoning Technician (Code Enforcement Officer),
Lead Patrol Officer (under Union contract) Child Support Specialist
starting Oct. 1, 1998; and upgrade of Victim/Witness Specialist from 1/2
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to full time. The freeze includes the exceptions of grant funded,
produces revenues or results from office reorganization and possible
security officer positions.
Supr. King asked why do we have to have a freeze. Both Suprs. Krueger
and O'Connell replied budgets are set for the year and if requests come
in during the year there is no budget compliance.
Supr. Standafer asked for clarification on need for full time
Victim/Witness position. Supr. Speer said there are more referrals due
to more crimes and Supr. Krueger said a state mandate requires more work
and follow-up with victims.
Roll call vote: 26 yes, 0 no.
Resolution 13 (98): Approving Contingency Fund Transfer for Dam Breach
Study. Motion by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr. Jensen. Jensen
explained the safety study is needed to determine further zoning and
flood plain areas. Currently there is a moratorium on building in this
area. Finance granted $36,500 for Phase I and $27,700 is needed for
Phase II.
County Technician Bob Heise presented a history of the 10 dam structures
in the Glen Hills Watershed. Completing this study will save costs of
monitored alarm systems.
Roll call vote: 26 yes, 0 no. Carried.
Resolution 14 (98): St. Croix River Basin. Motion to adopt by Supr.
Jensen, 2nd by Supr. Berenschot. This resolution allows DNR to place
monitoring stations for sediments in the river basin. Carried.
Zonincr Applications: Thomas Pietsch, Town of Cylon - Ag to Ag/Res;
Walter Nelson, Town of Rush River - Ag to Commercial; Neal Krumm, Town
of Stanton - Ag. to Ag/Res.
Farmland Preservation: None received.
Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. Jensen, 2nd by Supr. O'Connell to
approve total of $8,293.81 for June and $5,887.50 for July. Carried.
Motion to adjourn by Supr. Giese. Meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m.
Thomas Dorsey, Chair Sue E. Nelson
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors St. Croix County Clerk
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