HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 1996 (19) RESOLUTION TO EXERCISE OPTIONS TO PURCHASE PROPERTY
ON PERCH LAKE FOR A COUNTY PARK AND
TO ACCEPT LAND FOR A ROADWAY TO THE FUTURE PARK LAND
Resolution No. / / .
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
WHEREAS, public parks promote the public health, comfort, convenience and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan, adopted by the County Board,
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 Lake 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 contacted the St. Croix County
Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee and offered to sell their property to the County for a County park;
and
WHEREAS, that property is presently used as a private park and has been for over 50 years; and
WHEREAS, the continued use of that property as a public park would preserve it for future
generations and would continue a compatible use; and
WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee has evaluated the property and feels it
would be in the best interest of the residents of St. Croix County to acquire and develop this property for
a County Park; and
WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee has begun to explore funding options,
including grant assistance from the Department of Natural Resources, and has secured an appraisal of the
property, which is the first step in obtaining funding assistance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee obtained a Department of Natural
Resources approved appraisal of the property which is acceptable to the County and the property owners;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee has prepared for the St. Croix County
Board of Supervisors a project proposal which includes proposed activities, projected costs and funding
sources for a future County Park at Perch Lake; and
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee has reviewed the Perch Lake proposal and has taken the
position that the project is financially viable if it is done in the proposed phases and with DNR cost -
sharing, and that this position is neither an endorsement nor rejection of the proposal;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors approves
exercise of the option to purchase 67.05 acres of land from Thomas and Donna Seim and to enter into
an Offer to Purchase based on the terms and conditions outlined in the attached Option to Purchase Real
Property dated June 24th, 1996; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors also approves
exercise of the option to accept the donation of approximately 5 acres of land from Lloyd and June
Waldroff and to enter into an agreement based on the terms and conditions outlined in the attached Option
to Purchase Real Property for Right -Of -Way dated August 14th, 1996; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors also approves
amendment of the St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan and preparation of a Perch Lake Property
Management Plan to meet all the Department of Natural Resources grant funding requirements and to be
reported to the County Board when completed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors also authorizes
the Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee to apply to the Department of Natural Resources and other
funding sources for grant funds, donations, etc. for 50 percent or more funding of the purchase price of
the land for a County Park and right -of -way for a road to a County Park at Perch Lake; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee will obtain at least
50 percent cost sharing for the acquisition of the property and right -of -way from non - county sources,
before closing on the property and right -of -way acquisition.
Dated this 19th day of September, 1996.
PLANNING, ZONING AND PARKS COMMITTEE
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