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MEETING MINUTES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
March 15, 2018 5:00 PM
County Board Room-Government Center
County Board Room - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived
Daniel Hansen St. Croix County Chair Present 5:00 PM
Jill Ann Berke St. Croix County Vice chair Present 5:00 PM
Tom Coulter St. Croix County Supervisor Present 5:00 PM
Chris Matter St. Croix County Supervisor Present 5:00 PM
Tammy Moothedan St. Croix County Supervisor Present 5:00 PM
Dick Hesselink St. Croix County FSA Rep Present 5:00 PM
Community Development Department Staff: Brett Budrow, Director Ellen Denzer, Julie
Peterson, John Hilgers, Megen Hines, Aaron Mason. St. Croix County Board of
Supervisors Chairman Roger Larson, Vice Chair Dave Ostness; St. Croix County
Corporation Counsel Scott Cox; St. Croix County Administrator Patrick Thompson; UW
Extension Area Director Kristen Bruder.
MINUTES APPROVAL
1. Community Development Committee – Regular Meeting – February 15, 2018 5:00 PM
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Solid Waste and Recycling Management Plan
Hearing open at 5:02PM. Hines presented brief overview and four changes that came
from the hauler and public information meetings. Public Information meeting in late
February had low attendance possibly due to poor weather conditions. Hearing closed at
5:06PM
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Solid Waste and Recycling Management Plan
Hines presented information. Changes are reflected in the packet materials.
MOTION: To recommend the plan as reflected in this presentation to the full
county board.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jill Ann Berke, Vice chair
SECONDER: Tom Coulter, Supervisor
AYES: Daniel Hansen, Jill Ann Berke, Tom Coulter, Chris Matter, Tammy
Moothedan, Dick Hesselink
2. UW Extension Update on Horticulture Position
Bruder presented. The Commercial Horticulture position has been posted and applicants
have been screened. April 3rd interviews will be held. Seven applicants narrowed to
three. Hanson asked about fallback if these three do not take the position. Family
educator position open with retirement of Joan Sprain. Could these two be combined or
fit with other needs in area 5 or the region?
3. Seasonal Parks Staffing - Groundskeeper Position
Denzer presented. Administrator Thompson has given temporary approval for the
groundskeeper position to be recruited for.
MOTION: To recommend to the administration commi ttee to add this position to
the Community Development Department
RESULT: RECOMMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tom Coulter, Supervisor
SECONDER: Chris Matter, Supervisor
AYES: Daniel Hansen, Jill Ann Berke, Tom Coulter, Chris Matter, Tammy
Moothedan, Dick Hesselink
4. Outdoor Recreation Planning & Staffing - Update
A revised schedule for the Outdoor Recreation Plan Update was handed out. Hilgers
reviewed the schedule. The department has engaged the public in a survey through UW
River Falls. 1900 surveys sent about 422 surveys have been returned which will be
summarized and data should be available to report at the May CDC meeting. Berke asked
if emails were included with possible ways to respond. July 3rd the Land and Water
Management Plan will also be at county board.
Denzer introduced Aaron Mason, Interim Park Supervisor. Mason also spoke on his
behalf.
5. Bicycle & Pedestrian Trails Signage Update
Budrow presented on the Capital Improvement Plan and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
The route number will be inside of the county outline on the lower portion. The cost per
sign is approximately $20. Budrow is requesting a total of $10,000 of the CIP dollars to
include striping and painting and the $125 per sign for installation. Department is looking
for support of the $10K from this committee and then transportation committee. Coulter
would like to know the routes- department will bring back to meeting in two weeks for
this committee.
REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Report from UW Extension on Commercial Horticulture position.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Alliance had a stellar banquet 130 people present. CDC staff did a great job.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: APRIL 19, 2018
March 29th special meeting for Land and Water Management Plan for recommendation. April
meeting will only be to select chair and vice chair after election and organizational meeting.
ADJOURN