HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-16-2019 Community Development MinutesCALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name
Organization
Title
Status
Arrived
Ed Schachtner
St. Croix County
Supervisor
Present
4:56 PM
Tom Coulter
St. Croix County
Supervisor
Present
4:56 PM
Daniel Hansen
St. Croix County
Chair
Present
4:56 PM
District 13
St. Croix County
Absent
Judy Achterhof
St. Croix County
Vice Chair
Present
4:56 PM
Dick Hesselink
St. Croix County
FSA Rep
Excused
MINUTES APPROVAL
1. Community Development Committee – Regular Meeting – April 18, 2019 5:00 PM
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tom Coulter, Supervisor
SECONDER: Ed Schachtner, Supervisor
AYES: Ed Schachtner, Tom Coulter, Daniel Hansen, District 13, Judy Achterhof
PUBLIC COMMENT
John Thomas: Lake Mallalieu Association President, spoke of the Little Falls Dam breach.
Patrick Vizner & Leah - major concerns regarding Ordinance ch. 17.345 minor home occupation regarding a neighbor.
Diana Neubarth - president St. Croix Animal Friends, seeking support on getting the proposed deal with the animal shelter closed.
Rick Ottino - relinquished time as Diana covered what he was going to say.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
none
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Presentation by Jon Hochkammer, Outreach Manager for the Wisconsin Counties Association
In response to a question brought up at the last meeting, Chairman Hansen has invited John Hochkammer from the Wisconsin Counties Association to this meeting. John Hochkammer had a presentation
and handout titled "Ethics 101 for Public Officials".
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. Resolution for Participation in the WDNR Municipal Dam Grant Program and Support for a Joint Municipal Dam Grant Application for the Willow River Lower Power Dam
Ellen Denzer, Community Development Department Director, presented the resolution to the committee.
MOTION: To recommend to the county board to apply for this grant.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tom Coulter, Supervisor
SECONDER: Judy Achterhof, Vice Chair
AYES: Ed Schachtner, Tom Coulter, Daniel Hansen, Judy Achterhof
3. Financial Report for April 2019
Ken Witt, Director of Finance, and Ellen Denzer, Community Development Department Director, answered questions from the committee.
REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Update on Rolling Hills situation spoken of in public comment period and Animal Shelter situation also spoken about in Public Comment - Requested by Supervisor Achterhof
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Ellen - this weekend is the Hazardous Waste Clean Sweep for the county. The Appliance and Electronics and Tires collections - June 15th.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING:
Special Meeting for Ordinance Worksession, Tuesday, May 21st at 9:00 AM. Regular meeting Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 5:00 PM in the County Boardroom
ADJOURN