HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2015 (44) Resolution No. 44 (2015)
ST RO .,, RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY,ALONG
' �' 153RD AVE IN THE TOWN OF SOMERSET FOR A COUNTY
PARK AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE
PURCHASE
1 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan, adopted by the County Board of
2 Supervisors identifies the need to expand outdoor recreational opportunities in the County through land
3 acquisition, facility development and expansion of a county-wide multijurisdictional trail system; and
4 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan identifies a high priority to acquire
5 lands in the St. Croix River watershed, along the Lower St. Croix River and adjacent to existing park
6 facilities, to protect scenic, threatened, environmentally sensitive,historic, cultural or native natural areas
7 and provide access for the public to the St. Croix River National Scenic Riverway; and
8 WHEREAS, St. Croix County is projected to continue to be the fastest-growing county in
9 Wisconsin and preservation of open space and expansion of existing park facilities is needed to serve a
10 growing population; and
11 WHEREAS, St. Croix County entered into a Cooperative Agreement for Riverway Mitigation as
12 part of the St. Croix River Crossing Project with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, MN/DOT
13 Agreement No. 95705 on April 19, 2012,per the agreement, St. Croix County received $2 million for
14 mitigation to blufflands to provide replacement lands that offset the impacts of a new crossing on the
15 Wisconsin bluff and provide land and water conservation, scenic protection and low-impact public
16 recreation; and
17 WHEREAS, acquisition of 14.0 acres, the last remaining undeveloped site on Bass Lake is an
18 opportunity to protect and improve the water quality of this outstanding resource in St. Croix County; and
19 WHEREAS, acquisition of this parcel will expand public access to Bass Lake; and
20 WHEREAS, a contract to purchase real property of 14.0 acres for$185,000 plus closing costs
21 from Margaret Orf was entered into on October 19, 2015, (see attached); and
22 WHEREAS, St. Croix County has consulted with the Wisconsin State Historic Preservation
23 Officer(WisSHPO), the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Officer(MnSHPO) and other consulting
24 parties,including Indian tribes, as appropriate in accordance with 36 CFR §§ 800.3 - 800.5 to determine if
25 historic properties will be affected.
26 WHEREAS, St. Croix County has consulted with and received concurrence from Wisconsin
27 Department of Natural Resources to purchase the 14.0 acres; and
28 WHEREAS, The Bass Lake Rehabilitation District supports and recommends this purchase;
29 THEREFORE,be it resolved that the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors approves the
30 purchase of 14.0 acres (see attached legal description) from Margaret Orf for one hundred and eighty-five
31 thousand dollars ($185,000); and
32 FURTHER be it resolved that the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors approves paying for
33 title insurance,preparation of filing documents, filing fees and transfer fees; and
34 FURTHER be it resolved that St. Croix River Crossing Project funds (SCRCP),provided through
35 the MN/DOT Agreement No: 95705 which are non-levy funds,will be utilized for acquisition and
36 expenses; and
37 FURTHER be it resolved by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors that the 14.0 acres is
38 acquired under MN/DOT Agreement No: 95705 Cooperative Agreement for Riverway Mitigation Items
39 are part of the St. Croix River Crossing Project between The Minnesota Department of Transportation and
40 St. Croix County, Wisconsin and per that agreement are considered protected lands which will be
41 perpetually maintained for land and water conservation purposes, scenic protection and other compatible
42 uses,including low-impact public recreation; and
43 FURTHER be it resolved the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors approves that effective with
44 the publication of the notices required by law, the budget of the County of St. Croix, for the year
45 beginning January 1, 2015,is amended by the following amounts to the line item account numbers
46 shown:
Account Name Account Number Expenditure Revenue
Transfer Agency Funds (CY2015)
To transfer funds from SCRCP Agency Fund (8 10) to SCRCP Capital Projects Fund(4 10)
SCRCP - Co Bluffland Mitigation 810-000000-58326-0000 $96,000
St Croix River Crossing Revenue 410-000000-48921-0000 $96,000
Bluffland Mitigation Expenditure (CY2015)
To allow purchase in 2015 of land not previously budgeted
SC River- Co Bluffland Mitigation 410-000000-58326-0000 $96,000
Treasurer's Cash 410-000000-11110-0000 $96,000
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Account Name Account Number Expenditure Revenue
Transfer Agency Funds (CY2016)
To transfer funds from SCRCP Agency Fund (8 10) to SCRCP Capital Projects Fund(4 10)
SCRCP - Co Bluffland Mitigation 810-000000-58326-0000 $92,500
St Croix River Crossing Revenue 410-000000-48921-0000 $92,500
Bluffland Mitigation Expenditure (CY2016)
To allow purchase in 2016 of land not previously budgeted
SC River- Co Bluffland Mitigation 410-000000-58326-0000 $92,500
Treasurer's Cash 410-000000-11110-0000 $92,500
Legal—Fiscal—Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: This real property is purchased from funds held in an agency fund on behalf of
MN/DOT. Upon approval, these funds will be transferred into a capital projects fund
of the County and disbursed to the seller from that fund. There is no tax or
budgetary impact from this transaction.
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10/21/15 Administration Committee APPROVED
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jill Ann Berke, Supervisor
SECONDER: Judy Achterhof, Supervisor
AYES: Travis Schachtner, Roy Sjoberg, Jill Ann Berke, Judy Achterhof
EXCUSED: Ron Kiesler
Vote Confirmation.
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St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement—
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RESULT: ADOPTED [16 TO 1]
MOVER: Jill Ann Berke, Supervisor
SECONDER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor
AYES: Schachtner, Ring, Babbitt, Novotny, Sjoberg, Nelson, Berke, Larson, Hansen,
Kiesler, Brinkman, Peterson, Anderson, Achterhof, Leibfried, Peavey
NAYS: Chris Kilber
ABSENT: Carah Koch, Dave Ostness
This Resolution was Adopted by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors on November 3, 2015
Cindy Campbell, County Clerk
Contract m Purchase Real Propmri),,-8argamH. O�flR. CrOiXCoun
CONTRACT TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY
The County mfSt. LJo/x(heneinafberrefernsd0oas "B/we/), abodvcorporate, mndMag»aret6( Orf amwthowK
1513 County Road I, New Richmond, V0 54017, (hereinafter referred toas "Seller") do hereby agree asfollows:
1. Seller warrants and represents that it is the fee simple owner of record of St. Croix County Parcels Numbers
032'2051'50-000, Town of Somerset, County of St. Croix, and State of Wisconsin (hereinafter referred to as
"Premises"l, more particularly described below:
A parcel of land uontaInIng13764 acres located/n part ofGovernment Lot Two(Z)ofSecho9
Fourteen /141 In the TbwmshIp ThIrt '(30 North, Range Nlnebeer {19) Nest. Town of Somerset, St
QroixCounty� Nlszonsln;fulther described as follows:
Commencing at the SW corner ofsaid Section 14; thence N89158'07"E, on the south line of said section,
142O.6Z feet tothe point of beginning; thence continuing N89058'07"E, on said south line, 312.24 feet to the
beginning of meander line, lying northwesterly of the shoreline and being a point 30 feet more or less from
the Ordinary High VVabsr Mark ofBass Lake; thence N31012'42lW, on said meander line, 146.13 feet toa
point 2S feet more or less from said Ordinary High Water Mark; thence N12006'04"w, on said meander line,
248.55 feet to a point 26 feet more of less from said Ordinary High Water Mark; thence N15049'16"E, on said
meander line, 186.07 feet to a point 27 feet more or less from said Ordinary High Water Mork; thence
N55017'16"E, on said meander line, 179.16 feet to a point 25 feet more or less from said Ordinary High Water
Mark; thence N33112'28"E, on said meander line, 359.11 feet to o point 25 feet more or less from said
Ordinary High Water Mark; thence N54119'37"E, on said meander line, 239.99 feet to a point 38 feet more or
less from said Ordinary High Water Mark and the end of said meander line, being a point on the west line of
the east 450 feet ofsaid Government Lot Z; thence N00028'28"E, on said west line, 232.48 feet to the north
line nfsaid Government Lot 2; thence N89138'36'W, on said north line, 765.00 feet; thence 5001I8'28'W, on
the west line of the east 1215 feet of said Government Lot 2, 1326.92 feet to the point of beginning. Including
those lands lying between the above described meander line and said Ordinary High Water Mark of Bass Lake,
lying north of the south line of said Section 14 and west ofthe east 458 feet of said Government Lot 2.
Contains 13.3O7 Acres or599,57OSquare Feet more orless;
together with all easements, rights of way and appurtenances thereto, any rights of adverse
possession in any adjacent property Seller may have, and all of Seller's right, title, and interest in all
public ways adjoining the property.
2, For and in consideration of the mutual covenants and subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the
Seller agrees to sell and convey, and the Buyer agrees to purchase, the Premises.
3. The purchase price for the Premises is one hundred eighty-five thousand dollars ($185,008). The purchase
price shall be due and payable pursuant to a payment schedule and after tender and recording of the
warranty deed and issuance ofa title insurance policy insuring marketable title in the Seller's name. A
payment of$92,50O shall be paid at closing and the balance and final payment of¢92,50O shall be paid by
January 29, 2016.
4. Seller shall convey the Premises to Buyer by warranty deed free and dear of all liens and encumbrances
except municipal and zoning ordinances and agreements entered under them, recorded easements for the
distribution of utility and municipal services, recorded building and use restrictions and covenants, which
constitutes merchantable title for purposes of this transaction and general taxes levied in the year of closing
provided none of the foregoing prohibit present use. Buyer agrees to complete with Seller's assistance the
documents necessary to record the conveyance. Buyer shall pay the Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Fee and
any other recording costs.
5. Seller and Buyer each represent and acknowledge that this is voluntary acquisition (i.e., an "arm's length
transaction") and that each acted in its own best interest in negotiating and carrying out this transaction.
6. Seller represents that the Premises is offered for sale on the open market and that there are no owner or
tenant occupants involved, EXCEPT for approximately two (Z) acres which are under a Farmland Rental
Contract m Purchase Real Property—Margarx 8O7flSt. Croix Coun ty
Agreement through 2U19. The Seller agrees to provide a copy of Farmland Rental Contract to the Buyer upon
acceptance of this contract.
7. Buyer agrees to honor the current agricultural lease with the current renter to farm approximately 2-acres of
tillable land for the 2016 and 2017 crop year at the rental amount agreed to in the aforementioned contract.
Revenues from the 2-acres of farmland in 2016 and 2017 shall be paid to St. Croix County.
8. Buyer understands there is an abandoned well on the property which has not been used in recent years and
which will need to be properly abandoned by the Buyer.
9. Seller understands that Buyer is not acquiring the Premises by condemnation, and that Buyer has not
exercised or threatened to exercise its power nf eminent domain. Neither the Seller, nor any person or entity
occupying the Premises, is entitled to any remedy afforded by Ch. 32 Wis. Stats. astn this transaction. Seller
hereby releases Buyer from any and all liability under Ch. 32 Wis. 5tats. as to this transaction.
10. Seller agrees to allow access to the property to survey and stake the boundaries of the 13.764 acres proposed
for purchase. Buyer agrees to prepare m Certified Survey Map (CGM) to finalize the legal description of the
parcel.
11. Seller agrees 0r have St. Croix County Community Development Department act on their behalf as agents for
the certified survey map and submit applicable application materials to the Town of Somerset and St. Croix
County Community Development for approval. Buyer agrees to pay for survey work, CSM preparation and
recording fees for the C3M. The survey work would be done in a manner to not impact crops still on the site.
12. Seller agrees to allow access tothe property for soil tests for a future sanitary system and Buyer agrees to
return the property to its original condition after bests. The soil tests vvVu|d be done on a portion of the site
that would not impact crops still on the site.
13. Buyer's obligation to conclude this transaction is conditioned upon:
• Recommendation of Approval by the Administration Committee; and
• The approval of the purchase and funding, through the adoption of resolution, by the St. Croix County
Board of Supervisors.
• Town of Somerset and St. Croix County Community Development approvals of the Certified Survey Map
finalizing the creation of the lot and legal description;
If any of the foregoing conditions are not satisfied prior to the dote of closing, this Contract shall, at Buyer's
sole option, terminate and be ofno further force or effect unless extended pursuant to the provisions of
Paragraph 24infra.
14. Seller agrees to decide and inform the County if family name must be part of the County's official name for
the property and to provide the specific name and proper spelling within one month of accepting this contract
to purchase.
15. Buyer agrees that at such time when a parking lot is constructed on the premises, Buyer will construct fence
on the west property boundary of the parking lot. The fence will be constructed using standard fencing
materials and native vegetation will be planted where appropriate. The fencing materials utilized will be
selected tu discourage trespassing onto Seller's remaining property and on site suitability.
16. Any and all real estate taxes shall be paid by the Seller. Any outstanding assessments shall be paid by the
Seller at the time of closing.
17. Assessments, if any, for work on site actually commenced or levied prior to date of the dosing shall be paid by
Contract to Purchase Real Propoo)—Margaret/IO�fl& Croix Cvuntl
18. Seller warrants and represents to Buyer that Seller has, aside from those mentioned elsewhere herein, no
notice or knowledge of any:
• Planned or commenced public improvements which may result in special assessments orotherwise
materially affect the Premises;
• Federal, state or local regulation, or court order requiring repair, alteration, or correction of any existing
condition;
• Underground storage tanks on the Premises;
• Limited short or long term agricultural leases for the Premises, except as provided in paragraphs 6 and 7.
• Active orabandoned well on the Premises except as provided in paragraph 8 and shown on the attached
map;
• Hazardous and/or toxic substance, materials, waste, or conditions on or affecting the Premises;
� Risk of environmental contamination of the Premises.
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Boundary or lot line disputes encroachments or encumbrances;
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Zoning orland use issues impacting the Premises;
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Other conditions of any kind which affect the Premises and should be disclosed to Buyer.
19. Buyer shall be provided o title insurance policy, to be paid for by the Buyer. Title to be conveyed shall be
merchantable title, free and dear of all liens, encumbrances, restrictions, and easements, unless waived by
Buyer. If there one any defects in title, the Seller shall have forty-five (45) days to cure said defects to the
satisfaction of the Buyer; and if the Seller fails to do so, the Buyer may take necessary action to perfect the
title and to deduct the cost thereof from the purchase price.
30. Possession and occupancy of the Premises shall be given to Buyer on the date of closing.
21. Seller agrees [o allow access tothe property for inspection. County agrees to return the property to its
original condition after inspection.
22. If the condition of, or any condition or factor affecting, the Premises significantly or materially changes prior
tn closing this Contract may be terminated at option ofBuyer.
21 Closing shall take place not later than December 31, 2015 at location, date and time to be mutually agreed
by the Buyer and Seller.
24. This Contract may be extended one time for up to one month upon the prior written consent of Buyer and
Seller.
25. Acceptance of this Contract occurs when the Buyer and Seller have signed the Contract. The Contract,
including any amendment contains the entire Contract of the Parties regarding the transaction. All prior
negotiations and discussions are merged into this Contract. This Contract binds and inures to the benefit of
the parties and their successors in interest. The covenants and agreements herein are to be binding upon
and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their respective heirs, representatives, successors, and assigns
and shall survive the date of closing and consummation of the sale and purchase.
26. Seller acknowledges and understands that the Bt. Croix County Corporation Counsel represents the Buyer.
27. Seller acknowledges having had the opportunity to consult with on attorney of their choosing and at their
expense prior to entering into this Contract.
28. Seller acknowledges having read and fully understands this Contract
29. Buyer and Seller agree to act in good faith and use due diligence in completing the terms of this Contract.
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Contract to Purchase Real Property—Margaret H. Oi f/St. Croix County
30. This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and may not be changed except by a
contract in writing and signed by the parties.
EACH PARTY HAS
D FULLY UNDERSTANDS THIS CONTRACT.
Accepted and agreed this day of �.� .-12015.
Ellen Denzer, Community Dev opment Director
Accepted and agreed this day of ( a ,l
2015.
Patrick Thompson, St. Croix ounty Administrator
BUYERS
Accepted and agreed this day of t � .�_.
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Margaret H:/Orf, a widow
SELLERS
DRAFTED BY:
Scott Cox,St.Croix County Corporation Counsel
St.Croix County Government Center
1101 Carmichael Road,
Hudson,W1 54016
P#715-3814315 FAX 4 715-381-4301
State Bar Member# 1000370
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SURVEYOR'S
|, Francis W. B|eakocvk' Wisconsin Professional Land Surveyor, hereby certify. that in full
compliance with the provisions of Chapter 236.34 of the 08eoono|n Statutes and the
subdivision regulations of the Town of Somerset and St. Croix County, and under the
direction of 5t. Croix County as agent, | have oumeyed, divided and mapped this Certified
Survey Map; that such mop oonant|y represents all exterior boundaries and the subdivision
of the land surveyed; and that this land is located in part of Government Lot 2 of
Section 14` T30N. R180( Town of Somerset, St. Croix County, Wisconsin; being the west
765 feet of the east 1215 feet of said Government Lot 2; further described as follows:
Commencing at the SW corner of said Section 14; thence N89^58'07^E. on the south line
of said section, 1420.02 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing N89'58'07^E` on
said south line, 312.24 feet to the beginning of o meander line, lying northwesterly of the
shoreline and being o point 30 feet more or |eoa from the Ordinary High Water Mork of
Boas Lake; thenu N31'12'42^W, on said meander line, 14613 feet to o point 25 feet
more or |eoa from said Ordinary High Water Mork; thence N12`08'04"W, on said meander
line, 248.55 feet to o point 26 feet more of |mso from said Ordinary High Water Mork;
thence N15^49'15^E, on said meander line, 186.07 feet to o point 27 feet more or |ouo
from said Ordinary High Water Mork; thence N5577'10"E` on said meander line, 179.16 feet
to o point 25 feet more or |ean from said Ordinary High Water Mork; thence N3372'28^E,
on said meander line, 350'11 feet to o point 25 feet more or |uoe from said Ordinary High
Water Mark; thence N54*19'37^E, on sold meander line, 239.99 feat to o point JO feet
more or |eoo from said Ordinary High Water Work and the end of said meander line, bring
o point on the *oat line of the east 450 feet of said Government Lot 2; thence
NOO~28'28^E, on said west line, 232.48 feet to the north line of said Government Lot 2;
thence N88^38'36^0( on said north line, 755.00 feet; thence SOO^28'28^W, on the west line
of the aoot 1215 feet of said Government Lot 2' 1326.92 feet to the point of beginning.
Including those lands lying between the above described meander line and said Ordinary
High Water Mork of Boss Lake, lying north of the south line of said Section 14 and west
of the moot 450 feet of said Government Lot 2. Contains 13.307 Aonan or 589.570 Square
Feat more or |oao.
Above described poroa| is subject to town rood (153rd Avenue) right—of—way, and is
subject to all easements, restrictions and covenants of record.
Francis W. Bleskacek, Reg. No. 2418 Date
St. Croix County Highway Department
320 Third Street
Hammond, YN 54016
TREASURER'S COUNTY
State of Wisconsin
3t. Croix County )SS
L Laurie Nob|o, being the duly e|ootod, qualified and acting treasurer of St. Croix County,
do hereby certify that the records in my office show no unredeemed tax oo|oo and no
unpaid taxes or op000| assessments as of affecting the
lands included in this Certified Survey Mop.
Laurie Nob|e, County Treasurer Dote
TOWN OF SOMERSET CERTIFICATE
This Certified Survey Mop in hereby approved by the Somerset Town Board.
Edward 3chouhtner, Chairman Dote
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Base arc I: 56.85 acres (red outline)
2014 property taxes $169.97
Current Land Use:
1 1-acres pasture (near shore)
� With oak savannah prairie remnants
45-acres cropland
Adjacent property:
Bass Lake Boat Landing
Proposed Use
pen Space (13.764 acres)
11111P Scenic Overlook
11111P Oak savannah restoration
utdoor Recreation
11111P Hiking
�11111P Bird Watching
11111,,
Upland Picnicking
11111P Fishing-limited
aciliti s
11111P Basic park amenities
11111P Small parking lot
ropland Lease
11111P 2-acres will remain cropland per lease agreement
for 2016 & 2017
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Ilk praisal Summary
ble Sales :
ision with water influence (difficult)
12-2015 (6,416-13,724 per acre)
anon (large residential lots on Bass Lake)
t sale near Bass Lake
,500/acre (14 acres = $189,000)
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front lots OTIX2
efront, 3-acre average x$25,000/acre
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erall development value $320,000
$174,000
(estimated value less development expenses) OT#4
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Project Background
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1 -29-15 Appraisal completed
-20-15 recommended c uisitio n & authori
negotiations
10-19-15 tr ct to urc s signed
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Croix County
�� March, April reviewed, approv c uisitio 4-15-15
Funding Source: Bluffline Mitigation
tive Agreement with to iti t bluffline
from t. Croix River Crossing Project
provides million to t. Croix County
cement
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vation easements
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nd water conservation,
protection and
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Lion for historic properties
unction with land and water ,.,
conservation goals.
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���° Funding Summary
line Mitigation St. Croix County
IAO]I 1110 $2,000,000
roix County Appraisals -20,000
2,000,000 Joyce Trust $ -163,152
of St. Joseph Joyce Closing -2,5000
500,000 Net 1,814,348
onsin DNR Richards $ 746,000
2,000,000 Curr-cant b(.�)/(.:)nce 1,068,348
Margaret Or $ -185,000
Orf Closing -3,500
Iqel1 $ 879,848
���° Key Decision Points
w is Funding Purpose
w County Criteria (score 36/52)
w Location, adjacent to existing county facilities
w Water Quality Opportunity
w Scenic Preservation Opportunity
w Unique Site Features
w Timing
w Funding Availability
w Local Support
w Accepted appraised value of out $13,214/acre
Ilk6a°° Next Steps
Preliminary/Final Certified Survey Map
Town of Somerset approval
w SCC-Community Development
Department approval
County Board Action
Closing by December 31 , 2015
BASS LAKE REHABILITATION DISTRICT
t® Croix County, Wisconsin
www.bird.grg
Commissioners
Tom Spaniol Chairman
747 West Shore Drive
Somerset,WI 54025
Hm: 612-747-7700 T®: St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
Wk: 715-222-6235 FROM: Thomas J. Spaniol, Chairman, BLRD
Email:Tjspaniol @gmail.com DATE: October 20, 2015
SUBJECT: Purchase of Margaret ®rf Property
John Haag,Treasurer
1450 Ridge Run
New Richmond,WI 54017
Hm: 715-246-7574 Dear Sirs/Madams:
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The Bass Lake Rehabilitation District, representing the watershed
William Holmberg residents of Bass Lake, St. Croix County, has identified in its' 2009
1617 Legacy Parkway#6 Lake Management Plan a contributing factor to the phosphorous loading
Maplewood,MN 55109 of Bass Lake. That contributing factor is the Northwest property owned
Cell:651-278-7595 b Margaret Orf on which cattle is grazing and had been watering in
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�rlrc°�i uVro ogYp3uuro,nor�r yn Bass Lake. Efforts have been made to hold the cattle out of the lake by
compensating the cattle owner for watering and maintaining a fence to
Cecil Chally keep the cows out of Bass Lake.
795 Aushegun Trail
New Richmond,Wl 54017 Goal #1 of the Bass Lake Management Plan is to "Protect water quality,
Hm: 651-644-5340 prevent the occurrence of algae blooms and reduce nutrient levels in
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Bass Lake." Under that goal is the objective to "Research feasibility of
Bill Lawson removing cows from shoreline pasture." This could potentially remove
1917 County Road 1 5 kilograms of phosphorous per year and help reduce the phosphorous
Somerset,WI 54025
Hm:715-247-3242 g g concentration toward the BL rams's reduction goal of 19 kilo per
a a✓Vayncaae@lrc?nd r rKM uW1 year.
Ron Laumeyer,Secretary Acquisition of this property and the subsequent removal of the cows off
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R50 oAvenu 54017 this pasture will help achieve the goal of protecting Bass Lake's water
New Hm: 715-246-9635 quality.
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The Bass Lake Rehabilitation District fully supports the acquisition of
Chris Babbitt the Margaret Orf property by St. Croix County, which will help improve
1212 County Road I
Hudson,WI 54016 the quality of Bass Lake, an Outstanding Water Resource of the State of
Wk:715-381-1070
St.Croix County Rep W1SC® in.
diso c,t i @cor smut c, of s wu us
Thomas J. Spaniol
Chairman, Bass Lake Rehabilitation District
1337 County Road V
TOWNOF Hudson,WI 54016-6712
STj 715/549-6235
QSEPH FAX 715/549-6249
ST. C R O I X COUNTY, WISCONSIN www.townofstjoseph.com
email@townofstjoseph.com
TO: St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Town of St. Joseph
SUBJECT: Acquisition of the Margaret Orf Property
DATE: October 20, 2015
Dear Sirs/Madams:
WHEREAS, the Town of St. Joseph endorses the efforts of St. Croix County to purchase specific
property that protects water quality under the Memorandum of Understanding, specifically as it
pertains to Bass Lake, St. Croix County, a designated Outstanding Water Resource (OWR), and
WHEREAS, this property has been determined to contribute to phosphorous loading into Bass Lake
due to the grazing of cows on this property and that the elimination of cows on this property could
lead to a reduction of 5 kilograms of phosphorous per year, and
WHEREAS, purchase of this property will promote the public health, the well being of individuals and
families, improve the attractiveness of the Town of St. Joseph, and contribute to the social and
economic health of the Town of St. Joseph; and
WHEREAS, St. Croix County has the best resources to improve this property as a future amenity to
Bass Lake,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of St. Joseph hereby formally supports the purchase of a
parcel of property in the Northwest corner of Bass Lake, St. Croix County, known as the Margaret Orf
prop y.
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Thomas J. ppaniol
Chair, Town Board, Town of St. Joseph