HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 1996 (05) RESOLUTION TO FUND AN APPRAISAL AND TO AUTHORIZE A PROJECT PROPOSAL
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COUNTY PARK ON PROPERTY AT PERCH LAKE
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Resolution No. J �
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
WHEREAS, public parks promote the public health, comfort, convenience and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan identifies the need to expand the
County Parks system with an additional park facility in the western end of the County with an emphasis
on fishing access and open space to meet the needs of the County's growing population; and
WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan specifically states that resources like
Perch and Bass lakes should be maintained for the public and land should be acquired for day -use parks
with hiking, fishing, boating, swimming, picnicking, cross - country skiing, etc.; and
WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan proposes that the County acquire lands
which are threatened by development and meet environmental protection and recreational needs, based on
opportunity, cost and funding resources; and
WHEREAS, Perch Lake is one of a limited number of natural lakes in St. Croix County which
offers exceptionally clean, clear water, an abundant fishery and outstanding recreational opportunities to
residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, Perch Lake is an important resource used by the public for recreation and enjoyment
of natural beauty; and
WHEREAS, the owners of the property around 2/3 of Perch Lake and an adjacent property owner
contacted the St. Croix County Planning and Development Committee and offered to sell their property
to the County for a County park; and
WHEREAS, one of the Perch Lake properties is presently used as a private park and has been for
over 50 years; and
WHEREAS, the continued use of the Perch Lake property as a public park would preserve it for
future generations and would continue a compatible use; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Committee, utilizing Planning Department and Parks
Department staff, has evaluated the properties and feels it would be in the best interest of the residents
of St. Croix County to pursue acquisition and development of these properties for a County Park; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Committee, through County staff, has begun to
explore funding options, including grant assistance from the Department of Natural Resources, and has
determined that the first step in obtaining funding assistance is an appraisal of the properties; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Committee obtained a Department of Natural
Resources approved appraisal of the properties which is not acceptable to the County or the property
owners;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors approves
the payment of up to $5,000 from the County contingency fund for a second appraisal of the properties
around Perch Lake; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning and Development Committee is authorized to
further investigate the potential recreational uses, projected costs and funding for the possible acquisition
and development of the Perch Lake properties as a County Park.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning and Development Committee will bring back
to the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors a project proposal which includes proposed activities,
projected costs and funding sources for a decision on whether to purchase the properties around Perch
Lake for a County Park.
Dated this 19th day of March, 1996.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
NEGATIVE AFFIRMATIVE
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STATE OF WISCONSIN
COUNTY OF ST. CROIX
1, Sue E. Nelson, SL Croix
County Clerk, CO HEREBY CERTIFY that
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