HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008 (25) RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCEDURES FOR THE
ST. CROIX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Resolution No. AS (2008)
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
WHEREAS, St. Croix County has decided to prepare a comprehensive plan under the authority
and procedures of Wisconsin Statutes §59.69 (3) and §66.1001 and in cooperation with the West
Central Wisconsin Multijurisdictional Planning Project; and
WHEREAS, §66.1001 (4) (a), Wisconsin Statutes, requires that the governing body adopt written
procedures designed to foster public participation at every stage of comprehensive plan
preparation, and that such written procedures provide for wide distribution of proposed, alternative
or amended comprehensive plan elements, an opportunity for the public to submit written
comments on the comprehensive plan, and a process for the governing body to respond to such
comments; and
WHEREAS, St. Croix County has designated the County Planning and Zoning Committee as the
Planning and Zoning Agency for the purposes defined in Wisconsin Statutes §59.69 (2); and
WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Planning and Zoning Committee has reviewed and recommends
approval of the Public Participation Procedures for the St. Croix County Comprehensive Plan in the
attached document; and
WHEREAS, any agreements between St. Croix County and any selected planning consultant(s)
will include written procedures to foster public participation, ensure wide distribution of draft plan
materials, provide opportunities for written comments on draft plan materials, and provide
mechanisms to respond to such comments in the attached Public Participation Procedures for the
St. Croix County Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, St. Croix County believes that regular, meaningful public involvement in the St. Croix
County Comprehensive Planning Project and the West Central Wisconsin Multijurisdictional
Planning Project process is important to assure that the resulting plan meets the wishes and
expectations of the public.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors hereby adopts
the Public Participation Procedures for the St. Croix County Comprehensive Plan in the attached
document as its minimum public participation procedures meeting the requirements of Wisconsin
Statutes §66.1001 (4) (a).
Offered by the Planning and Zoning Committee on July 8, 2008.
YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT SUPERVISOR SIGNAT RE
❑ ❑ ❑ Eugene Ruetz / , e t
❑ ❑ ❑ Sharon Norton- If
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2 ❑ ❑ ❑ Lorin Sather WM
Kr ❑ ❑ ❑ Steve Hermsen
❑ ❑ ❑ Peter Post
This Ordinance was adopted by the St. Croix County Board
Reviewed by Corporation Counsel on ?- 7-0,7 of Supervisors on (Ju kj l5 aC $
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Public Participation Procedures for the
St. Croix County Comprehensive Plan
INTRODUCTION
Wisconsin Statutes §66.1001 (4) (a), requires that the governing body of the governmental
unit, St. Croix County Board of Supervisors, adopt written procedures designed to foster
public participation. Public participation shall include open discussion, communication
programs, information services and public meetings for which advance notice has been
provided, at every stage of comprehensive plan preparation. Such written procedures
provide for wide distribution of proposed, altemative or amended comprehensive elements,
an opportunity for the public to submit written comments on the comprehensive plan, and a
process for the governing body to respond to such comments.
The governing body of each governmental unit participating in the West Central Wisconsin
Multijurisdictional Planning Project recognizes the need for an open and active public
participation process to foster a strong community commitment to the development and
implementation of a plan to guide the community's future growth and
development. To ensure that the public has an opportunity to be involved in every stage of
the preparation of the Comprehensive Plan, the participants identify the following actions
to promote an active public involvement process that provides complete information, timely
public notice, full public access to key decisions, and supports early and continuing
involvement of the public in developing the plan.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCEDURES
• St. Croix County has appointed the Planning and Zoning Committee as the County
Planning and Zoning Agency, pursuant with Wisconsin Statutes §59.69 (2).
• All Committee meetings are open to the public and are officially posted to notify the
public as required by law. An opportunity for public comment is provided.
• One Issues and Opportunities Identification workshop where the Committee and the
public will participate in a facilitated session to develop and prioritize key issues to be
considered in the planning process, explore community values and problems, as well
as strengths and weaknesses in being able to address the issues. The workshop is
noticed and the public is invited to participate.
• One statistically valid Community Opinion Survey developed with consideration of the
Issues and Opportunities Identification workshop outcome.
• One Community Vision and Development Design workshop where the Committee and
the public will participate in roundtable discussions, design preference activities and
develop a community vision. The workshop is noticed and the public is invited to
participate.
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• At least one Open House and Information /Education meeting where information about
planning activities and plan products will be presented. The meeting is noticed and the
public is invited to participate.
• The governmental units of internal, adjacent or overlapping jurisdictions will be notified
of the county's undertaking of the preparation of the Comprehensive Plan and their
input sought on jurisdictional issues concerning land use, municipal boundaries and
service provision.
• The County Board will receive periodic reports from the Committee during the
preparation of the plan and will have the opportunity to review and comment on
materials developed for incorporation into the Comprehensive Plan.
• Where practical, provide information about planning activities and plan outcomes on
the St. Croix County Internet website, with links to the related information on the
WCWRPC website.
• All meetings of the County Board are open to the public and are officially posted to
notify the public as required by law.
• Draft copies of the recommended Comprehensive Plan will be available at offices of the
County and other public places for the public to review and to submit written comments.
• A Public Hearing will be conducted on the recommended Comprehensive Plan prior to
Plan Committee recommendation and the County Board enacting the plan by
ordinance. The Public Hearing will be preceded by Class 1 notice under Chapter 985,
Wisconsin Statutes, published at least 30 days before the hearing is held. Additional
notice will be provided pursuant to §66.1001 (4) (e), Wisconsin Statutes. The public is
invited to comment and submit written comments.
• The County Board will consider and respond to written comments regarding the plan
before enacting it by ordinance.
• The adopted comprehensive plan will be distributed to:
1. Every governmental body that is located in whole or in part within the boundaries of
the local governmental unit.
2. The clerk of every local governmental unit that is adjacent to the local governmental
unit which is the subject of the plan.
3. The Wisconsin Land Council.
4. The Wisconsin Department of Administration.
5. The West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission.
6. The public libraries that serve the area in which the County is located.
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