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MINUTES OF
INTERGOVERNMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1998
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Dr. Ron Bernth at 7:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers of City Hall in the City of Hudson.
PRESENT: Dr. Bernth and Attorney Clarence Malick representing the
Hudson School District; from the City of Hudson - Mayor Jack
Breault; from the Town of Hudson - Chairwoman Rita Horne and
Supervisor Tim Foster; from the St. Croix County Board of
Supervisors - Herb Giese representing District 20 (City of Hudson);
from Village of North Hudson - President Len Meissen; from Town of
St. Joseph - Chairman Lloyd Dahlke; from Town of Troy - Supervisor
Mary Kay Wusterbarth.
ALSO PRESENT: Ms. Mariam Webber, resident from Town of Troy.
BIKE TRAILS: The City of Hudson and St. Croix County have bike
trails planned; currently are awaiting plans from Mark Ploederer,
Supervisor of Planning for Wisconsin D.O.T. in Eau Claire. Ms.
Mariam Webber noted the receipt of a letter from DOT Secretary
Charles Thompson which indicated that the project is under
consideration for funding under the Enhancement Program.
Resolutions of support from the Village of North Hudson and the
townships need to be sent to the DOT. A Comprehensive Plan (map)
will also have to be submitted. Dr. Bernth will send a letter on
behalf of the Intergovernmental Advisory Council indicating
approval of the overall Bike Trail Plan.
ROADWAY PLANS - UPDATE: During general discussion, it was noted
that the Urban Study is not yet complete. Rita Horne commented
that this is an area -wide concern and not just North Hudson's
specific attempt to obtain stop lights. Traffic patterns should be
identified. At their individual meetings, all government entities
should indicate their support for joint evaluations of the Roadway
Plan.
STILLWATER BRIDGE Buck Malick reported that the Department of
Transportation and the National Park Service must consider
acceptance of the Braun Report regarding a new site for the
proposed Stillwater Bridge. Concerns include the proliferation of
crossings over the river, and removal of the old bridge under the
"106" removal process. Others want the old lift bridge to remain.
If agreement is reached, a new bridge could be built in three
years.
SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM Dr. Bernth stated that there will be no
serious communication on this subject until after the November 3rd
election. He indicated that the School District paid $11,000 for
the future school site and had considered seven other sites.
Representatives from the Town of Troy voiced their objection
regarding the site, indicating it should be north of Tower Road and
east of O'Neil Road. Others indicated that the site chosen by the
School District is outside the Extraterritorial Sewer Plan and
outside the City limits.
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MINUTES OF
INTERGOVERNMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1998
Bernth responded that other properties were considered but were too
high priced. He explained that there are now 1000 children who
reside south of Interstate 94, and more children are anticipated
with the new Hans Hagen project.
Discussion was held regarding the December 8th Referendum Question
No. III to authorize GO bonds or notes for refinancing the School
District's prior service retirement liability. It was explained
that this was basically a refinancing approach which would save the
District approximately $500,000.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jack D. Breault
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