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MEETING MINUTES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
May 17, 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
Ed Schachtner St. Croix County District 1 Supervisor Present
Tom Coulter St. Croix County District 4 Supervisor Present
Daniel Hansen St. Croix County District 12 Chair Present
District 13 St. Croix County Excused
Judy Achterhof St. Croix County District 17 Vice Chair Present
Dick Hesselink St. Croix County FSA Rep Excused
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Chairman Roger Larson, St. Croix County
Board of Supervisors Vice-Chairman Dave Ostness, Community Development
Department Director Ellen Denzer, CDD Administrative Support Services
Supervisor Julie Peterson, St. Croix County Operations Manager Ken Witt, St.
Croix County Administrator Patrick Thompson, St. Croix County Corporation
Counsel Scott Cox, St. Croix County Planner John Hilgers, St. Croix County Land
Information Administrator Brett Budrow; Public: Ryan Sherley.
MINUTES APPROVAL
1. Community Development Committee – Regular Meeting – March 15, 2018 5:00 PM
RESULT: ACCEPTED
2. Community Development Committee – Special Meeting – March 29, 2018 5:00 PM
RESULT: ACCEPTED
3. Community Development Committee – Special Meeting – May 3, 2018 4:30 PM
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Update - Outdoor Recreation Plan and Process
Senior Planner John Hilgers explained that the County updates the Outdoor
Recreation (ODR) Plan to remain eligible for Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) and other agency grant funding and to incorporate local
municipal outdoor recreation plans so those communities also remain eligible for
DNR grant funding. The first St. Croix County ODR plan was created in 1970; the
most recent in 2013. The plan includes goals, objectives and policies with action
plans for every county park/recreation facility. The draft goals, objectives and
policies have very little change from the 2013 plan. The draft plan emphasizes
outreach to increase awareness and usage of county parks/recreation areas and
improve feedback from visitors; service improvements; facility upgrades and
master plans for the largest parks. The draft plan also includes the 5 recently
purchased/about to purchase park properties: Joyce Trust, Richards, Orf, Eckert,
and Waldroff. The schedule for review and adoption will include a public
information meeting in June/July, public hearing with CDC in July/August and
County Board action in August/September.
2. Discussion on Bicycle Trail Signage
Denzer and Budrow summarized the actions of the previous CDC at the March
29th meeting. The Transportation Committee will discuss bicycle signage for
wayfinding on the two proposed routes at its May 21st meeting. Coulter
reported he met with Town of Hudson Chair Jeff Johnson regarding signage on
McCutcheon Road and 100th Avenue and the Town is not supportive of signing
those roads for bicycle usage.
3. Review and Q&A - Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update
Senior Planner John Hilgers answered questions regarding the update to the
comprehensive zoning ordinance, Chapter 17, including public input, minimum
lot sizes, additional districts, land uses and windmills. The ordinance update will
only affect those town that chose to remain under county zoning. All towns were
invited to participate regardless of whether they have county, town or no zoning.
Chair Hansen encouraged committee members to invite and bring town
representatives and citizens to the meetings. Next public input meeting will be in
September. Meeting information, comments, public input and drafts can be
reviewed on the county’s website. The process will take over two years with a
public hearing held in early 2019.
4. Review and Q&A - Solid Waste Management Plan
The Solid Waste & Recycling Management Plan will be on the County Board
agenda for action. Community Development Committee took action to
recommend approval in March. Denzer answered questions from Committee
members. The plan has goals, objectives and policies affecting solid waste and
recycling county-wide but some aspects apply only to member municipalities of
the County’s Responsible Unit (RU). The RU’s were set up in the early 1990’s; it
was each County municipality’s choice to create their own RU or join the
County’s. Municipalities who are not members of the County RU may choose to
join the County’s RU at any time with County Board approval. The goals,
objectives and policies are very similar to those adopted as part of the County
Comprehensive Plan in 2012. The plan is adopted as an element of the County
Plan.
5. Review and Q&A - Land and Water Resource Management Plan
The Land and Water Resource Management Draft Plan was approved by
the CDC at the March 29th meeting. It was then sent to Department of Ag
Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) for review and comment; we have received initial
comments and are awaiting final comments. Denzer. Explained that the
Plan must be updated every 10 years and reviewed every 5 years. The Plan
will be reviewed by the DATCP Board in August, the Community
Development Committee will hold a public hearing in July and be
considered for adoption by the County Board in September. The Plan
guides county land and water conservation activities and maintains county
eligibility for stormwater and resource management grant funding.
REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Coulter requested discussion of county wastewater treatment in Hammond, Roberts,
Hudson and other communities and the possibility of the County facilitating community
collaboration. Chair Hansen stated he has looked into this issue and feels it is a
municipal issue that the county does not have a clear role in so he is hesitant to put it
on agenda. Discussion. Suggestion to have DNR Regional Director Dan Baumann attend
a meeting to provide information. Suggestion to research a study that was done in the
early 2000s regarding regional wastewater treatment. Denzer will check into
Community Development files for reports.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE
County Operations Manager Ken Witt handed out new ERP financial statement for
departments reporting to the Community Development Committee and discussed
format and possible changes.
Denzer reminded everyone that the Household Hazardous Waste Clean Sweep
collection event would be held the next day the County Highway Shop on USH 12.
Denzer reminded everyone the Bike & Pedestrian Plan annual coordination meeting will
be Wednesday, May 30th 6:30-8:30 pm, in Baldwin. A notice of possible CDC quorum
will be sent out.
1. Financial Report
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 @ 5:00 PM
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