ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Session May 16, 2000
MINUTES ARE UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED.
Meeting called to order by Chair Dorsey at 7:05 p.m. Invocation by Pastor
David Miller, Church of the Holy Cross, Hudson. Pledge of Allegiance was
recited. Chair welcomed the guests and the press.
Roll call: 28 present, 3 absent and excused – Charlie Grant, Tom Irwin and
Glenn Hoberg.
Motion by Supr. King, 2nd by Supr. Mortensen to approve the April minutes.
Carried. Motion by Supr. Bethke, 2nd by Supr. O’Connell to adopt the agenda.
Carried.
Announcements: Next meeting is June 20th, 7:00 p.m. and will be casual night.
Supervisors are invited to tour the new Communication/Command Post Van prior to
the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Administrative Coordinator: Chuck Whiting reported five new members attended
the orientation meeting. He has met with the Finance and Personnel Directors and
Corporation Counsel to learn more about county government operations. A
department head meeting is scheduled for Friday and plans are to move these
meetings to the different locations around the County.
Whiting attended a WMMIC (County’s insurance company) meeting with
Corporation Counsel Timmerman. He has also met with area legislators. He asked
Timmerman to report on the law suit status with DNR.
Timmerman stated the law suit regarding the County’s actions on the
Riverway Ordinance is not filed yet as reported incorrectly in the newspapers.
Discussions will be held with the Attorney General’s office and there are no
plans to file the suit at this time. He also noted he and Whiting attended the
bill signing by the Governor on the bill that allows improvement of a structure
along the lower St. Croix to exceed 50% of the assessed value if the improved
structure still meets the codes.
Whiting said Health and Human Services will report on a serious problem at
the Nursing Home which will be scrutinized during the budget process. There are
no solutions at this time.
Health and Human Services Report: H&HS Director John Borup, Nursing Home
Administrator Carolyn Krieger and H&HS Chair Bob Stephens present. Stephens
indicated final numbers are not ready but they will be reported in June or
August. He recognized the Supervisors on the H&HS Committee—Leon
Berenschot, Chris Bethke, Lois Burri, Mary Louise Olson, Einar Horne, Esther
Wentz and noted the citizen members, Dr. James Craig and Fern Johnson.
Borup outlined a brief history of the Nursing Home. In 1990 this budget was
48.8% of county operations; in 2000 if is 42.6%. In 1897 the facility was an
asylum and in early 1970’s became a skilled nursing home. It was reduced to
129 beds in 1988. Sale efforts failed in 1988-89 and 1991-92 but this damaged
the image and labor management relations.
Krieger reported 93 residents were from St. Croix and one each from Dunn,
Polk and LaCrosse County. The average census in 1999 was 100. 30% of the
patients have Alzheimers, 62% need acute medical care and 8% have a mental or
physical condition.
Borup expects 1999 to be the toughest year for Nursing Homes. One-third of
Home Health agencies have closed and eight major corporation nursing home chains
have filed bankruptcy. In 1998 $1,000,000 was transferred from H&HS. Of this
$290,000 went for 1999 bond payment and $300,000 for 2000 bond payment and rest
was used to reduce the County levy.
Both Borup and Krieger expect 2000 to be a better year due to increased ITP
and Medicare funding anticipated to be $393,534. The H&HS Committee may use
surplus funds from H&HS and the Farm Account to offset the Nursing Home
debt. The non union wage increases have been absorbed but there will not be
funds to cover union increases.
Stephens said H&HS has been given $2.9 million the past seven years; it
has been run like a business and positions have been cut. When there was a
$l,000,000 surplus, the County took it. Funds totaling $350,000 were taken from
Nursing Home surpluses in the past. Stephens said the biggest problem was
failing to predict the County would take the money and he wants it back.
Stephens invited Board members to come to H&HS Committee meetings to help
solve the problem. He was enumerating individual Supervisor’s talents, when
Supr. Malick requested a point of order from the Chair for ad hominem comments
about Supervisors. Corporation Counsel deemed the comments to be part of Stephen’s
presentation and not out of order.
Suprs. O’Connell, Wolske, Krueger, Mehls, Jacobson, King, Mortensen and
Peterson agreed to attend future H&HS meetings. Applause by the Board.
Borup concluded the H&HS report by noting other services offered-Child
and Welfare, Juvenile Court, Mental Health, W2 and Badger Care services. Krieger
said the Nursing Home balance the end of 1999 was a plus $32,000 after the
audit.
Resolution #9 (2000): Approving New Position-Law Clerk/Court Commissioner for
St. Croix County Circuit Court. Motion by O’Connell, 2nd by Krueger to adopt.
Judge Lundell reported no financial impact to the County. This request changes
an hourly law clerk to a full time Court Commissioner at a cost of $50,000 with
benefits. This person will help Circuit Court Judges and bridge the gap until a
fourth Judge is appointed. Carried.
RESOLUTION APPROVING NEW POSITION – LAW CLERK/COURT COMMISSIONER FOR ST.
CROIX COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
Resolution No. 9 (2000)
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Circuit Court presently utilizes private
practice attorneys to perform court commissioner functions; and
WHEREAS, the Circuit Court department is being reorganized and as a result
will reduce its reliance on private practice lawyers and will utilize a
permanent, full-time law clerk/court commissioner position to perform court
commissioner functions; and
WHEREAS, this position is eligible for approval under exception 3 of the
Resolution Freezing Requests for Additional Positions for the Year 2000, a copy
of which is attached; and
WHEREAS, the compensation and duties of the law clerk/court commissioner are
described on the attachment prepared by the Personnel Department.
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee and the Personnel Committee recommend approval
of the position.
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the permanent, full-time position described on
the attachment is approved.
Offered by the Finance Committee on May 16, 2000.
NEGATIVE AFFIRMATIVE
Nancy L. Bieraugel Stan Krueger Tom O’Connell Thomas Dorsey
Ralph Swenson
Resolution #10 (2000): Approving Labor Agreement between St. Croix County and
AFSCME, Health Center Union. Motion to adopt by Supr. O'Connell, 2nd by Supr.
Peterson. County Labor Negotiator Steve Weld said this is a partial contract
settlement proposing wage increases for the Nursing Home retroactive to January
1. The County needs to pay competitive wages in order to keep staff in the
Nursing Home. This agreement does not set a precedent.
The cost including benefits in 2000 will be $393,534.19. Roll call vote: 28
yes, 0 no. Carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN ST. CROIX COUNTY AND
AFSCME,
HEALTH CENTER UNION
Resolution No. 10 (2000)
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
WHEREAS, St. Croix County representatives have negotiated a wage agreement
with AFSCME Health Center Union for the years 2000 through 2002; and
WHEREAS, all the terms of the labor agreement in effect for 1997 through 1999
remain in effect except as modified by the attachment to this resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee recommends approval of the wage agreement;
and
WHEREAS, other matters remain to be negotiated.
THEREFORE, be it resolved by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors that
the labor agreement for 2000 through 2002 between St. Croix County and AFSCME
Health Center Union is approved.
Offered by the Personnel Committee on May 16, 2000.
NEGATIVE AFFIRMATIVE
Gerald Peterson Julie Speer
Mary Louise Olson Arthur Jacobson
Ralph Swenson abstained
Resolution #11 (2000): St. Croix County’s Participation in the WI Community
Development Black Grant for Economic Development program for Poly-Cam, Inc.
Motion to adopt by Supr. O’Connell, 2nd by Supr. Berenschot. Whiting explained
this is a $100,000 loan to Poly-Cam, locating in the Roberts Industrial Park and
approved by the WI Dept. of Commerce. The payments come to the County to
establish a fund for future loans. Carried.
A Resolution Relating to St. Croix County's Participation in the Wisconsin
Community Development Block Grant for Economic Development Program for POLY-CAM,
Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 11 (2000)
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
WHEREAS, Federal monies are available under the Wisconsin Community
Development Block Grant program, administered by the State of Wisconsin,
Department of Commerce, for the purpose of economic development; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Commerce has offered to provide Poly-Cam, Inc. up
to $100,000 in financing assistance; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Commerce will provide the financing assistance to
Poly-Cam, Inc. through a grant to St. Croix County, which in turn, will loan the
funds to Poly-Cam, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the loan repayments from POLY-CAM, Inc. can be used by St. Croix
County to capitalize its Business Revolving Loan Fund; and
WHEREAS, on March 21, 2000 St. Croix County adopted polices and procedures
guidelines relating to the administration of a Revolving Loan Fund established
with loan repayments from economic development grants to St. Croix County; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Commerce will also provide St. Croix County $6,000
of grant funds to cover administration costs associated with the grant; and
WHEREAS, the funds from the Department of Commerce will be in the form of a
grant from the Department of Commerce who does not require repayment of the
grant per the terms and conditions of a grant contract prepared by the
Department of Commerce, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Commerce has reviewed the proposed project and the
benefits to be gained therefrom and, after public meeting, the Finance Committee
recommends that an application be submitted to the State of Wisconsin for the
following project: Loan to POLY-CAM, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the County Board to approve the preparation and
filing of an application for the County to receive funds from this program; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
does approve and authorize the preparation and filing of an application for the
above-named project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board Chair is hereby authorized to
sign all necessary documents on behalf of the County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that authority is hereby granted to the Chair of the
Finance Committee to take the necessary steps to prepare and file the
appropriate application for funds under this program in accordance with this
resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that St. Croix County will contract with the West
Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (WCWRPC) to assist the Finance
Committee in filing the grant application and administering the grant for a fee
not to exceed the $6,000 provided by the Department of Commerce to cover
administration costs.
Dated this 16th day of May, 2000.
Offered by: Finance Committee
NEGATIVE AFFIRMATIVE
Tom O’Connell Thomas Dorsey
Stan Krueger Ralph V. Swenson
Nancy Bieraugel
Resolution #12 (2000): Designating June 2000 as "Dairy Month" in
St. Croix County. Motion to adopt by Supr. Jensen, 2nd by Supr. Krueger.
Carried.
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING JUNE 2000 AS "DAIRY MONTH" IN
ST. CROIX COUNTY
Resolution #12 (2000)
WHEREAS, agriculture is one of St. Croix County’s largest industries; and
WHEREAS, agriculture sales amounted to $100 million in 1999; and, WHEREAS,
the sale of dairy products amounts to 50% ($60 million) of the total farm
product sales; and
WHEREAS, dairy products are wholesome and healthful foods;
NEW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors,
meeting in regular session, that the month of June 2000 be proclaimed as
"June Dairy Month" in St. Croix County.
Dated this 16th day of May, 2000.
EXTENSION AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE/RESOURCE AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Negative AFFIRMATIVE
Ron Raymond Leon Berenschot
Chris Bethke Lois J. Burri
Art Jensen
Resolution #13 (2000): Establishing the Compensation for Elected Officials
for Years 2001 and 2002. Motion to adopt by Supr, Bieraugel, 2nd by Supr. Bethke.
Clerk of Court Lori Meyer Frascht spoke and asked for a review of the proposal
as recommended by the Personnel Committee. She pointed out her salary is $5,406
less than the 17 comparable County average which is 13.3% lower. All counties
with three judges pay more than St. Croix County. Frascht requested a salary of
$46,000 to be at par with comparable counties.
Personnel Committee Chair Peterson said the committee recommended a 3%
increase across the board and $1000 market adjustment.
County Clerk Sue Nelson noted the salaries for elected officials have fallen
behind the 17 county average in past years. Since it is difficult to make this
up in one term, she requested $43,326 which is the present salary for the office
manager position with a 3% increase for 2002. This would include Register of
Deeds, County Treasurer and County Clerk. Supr. Olson said elected officials are
evaluated by the electors and the committee needed to keep objective and look at
the position and not the person in the position.
Roll call vote: 18 yes, 10 no. Personnel Committee’s recommendation was
adopted.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION FOR
ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR THE YEARS 2001 AND 2002
Resolution Number 13 (00)
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the County Board of Supervisors to establish the
total annual compensation for services of the elected officials prior to the
earliest time for filing nomination papers for any elective office; and
WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee recommends that the total annual
compensation of the County’s elected officials be established as follows
(excluding reimbursement for room and meals, mileage allowance and tuition or
registration costs, which will be paid according to County policy for
non-represented employees):
Position 2001 2002
County Clerk $41,488 $43,733
County Treasurer $41,488 $43,733
Register of Deeds $41,488 $43,733
Clerk of Courts $42,978 $45,267
Sheriff $64,626 $66,498
and;
WHEREAS, the Personnel committee also recommends that County elected
officials be offered the same options as County non-represented employees for
obtaining life, disability, and health insurance coverage in addition to the
total compensation package.
THEREFORE, be it resolved by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors that
the above recommendations are adopted.
Offered by the Personnel Committee on May 16, 2000.
NEGATIVE AFFIRMATIVE
Gerald Peterson Julie Speer
Arthur Jacobson Ralph Swenson
Mary Louise Olson
Resolution #14 (2000): Approving Easements for Installation of Utilities at
Homestead Parklands on Perch Lake. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr.
Wolske. Raymond said these easements for Ameritech telephone service, Midwest
Natural Gas for natural gas service and St. Croix Electric – electric service.
Carried.
RESOLUTION APPROVING EASEMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF UTILITIES AT HOMESTEAD
PARKLANDS ON PERCH LAKE
Resolution No. 14 (2000)
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
WHEREAS, the visitor center at Homestead Parklands on Perch Lake (the Park)
will need electric, telephone, and natural gas service (utilities) when
constructed; and
WHEREAS, the access road to the Park is under construction and the utilities
can be placed next to the road; and
WHEREAS, the utility lines will remain the property of the companies up to
the visitor center and the companies need easements to enter upon County
property to inspect and maintain the lines after installation; and
WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee and the Finance Committee
have reviewed this matter and recommend approval of the easements.
THEREFORE, be it resolved by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors that
the attached easement be granted to each of the following for inspection and
maintenance of their utility lines at Homestead Parklands on Perch Lake:
Ameritech – telephone service
Midwest Natural Gas – natural gas service
St. Croix Electric Cooperative – electric service.
FURTHER, be it resolved that the Board Chair and County Clerk are authorized
to sign the easement agreements on behalf of St. Croix County.
Offered by the Finance Committee on May 16, 2000.
NEGATIVE AFFIRMATIVE
Tom O’Connell Nancy Bieraugel
Stan Krueger Thomas Dorsey
Ralph Swenson
Ordinance #544 (2000): Rezoning from Ag Res to Commerial for Robert and
Connie Chamberlain, Town of Baldwin. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by
Supr. Jensen. Carried.
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17
ST. CROIX COUNTY LAND USE ORDINANCE
REZONING LAND FROM AGRICULTURE TO COMMERCIAL
ORDINANCE NO. 544 (2000)
WHEREAS, the Statutes of the State of Wisconsin provide for a Planning and
Development Committee to act in all matters pertaining to county planning and
zoning; and
WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Board has established the St. Croix County
Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee; and
WHEREAS, at the request of the County Board this Committee is to review
petitions, hold public hearings, and present its recommendations for rezoning
requests to the County Board for action; and
WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee held a
public hearing on the rezoning request of Robert and Connie Chamberlain, on May
3, 2000 at the St. Croix County Agricultural Center in Baldwin, Wisconsin; and
WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee having
considered all written information and verbal testimony presented at the
hearing, and finding that the request meets the requirements of Wis. Statute
91.77,voted to approve a rezoning of the following described land:
A parcel of land located in the East ½ of the NW ¼ of Section 33, T 29 N, R
16 W, Tow of Baldwin, St. Croix County, Wisconsin, more particularly described
as follows: Commencing at the North quarter corner of said Section 33; thence N
85º58’22"W (assumed bearing on the North line of the NW ¼ of said
Section 33) a distance of 444.50’ to the Point of Beginning of the parcel to
be herein described; thence S 04º48’11" W, 600’ more or less to a
point on the Northeasterly line of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad; thence
Northwesterly along said Northeasterly line; thence N 04º48’11" E to a
point on the North line of said Northwest ¼; thence S 85º58"22" E,
130.00’ to the Point of Beginning, being subject to easements of record.
Contains 1.6 acres.
Based on the following findings:
The parcel is directly located on a major highway (Federal Hwy 12) and is
located on the highway corridor in-between the villages of Baldwin and
Woodville.
The proposed request is not out of character with the surrounding land.
Industrial and commercial zoned land is located on the adjoining Town sections
to the north, south, east and west.
The Town of Baldwin supports the rezoning request.
The parcel has a natural border with a railroad traversing the rear of the
property and a Federal Highway bordering the front of the property.
The applicant will be required to go through a special exception permit
process to permit the business on the commercial zoned property. This process
mandates compliance and consistency with the St. Croix County commercial
district ordinance requirements. Commercial district requirements include but
are not limited to: landscaping, screening, upgrading access to hwy,
blacktopping, updating buildings to meet commercial building code etc…
THEREFORE, BE IT NOW ORDAINED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors,
meeting in regular session, that the parcel is now rezoned from Agriculture to
Commercial.
Dated this 16th day of May, 2000.
ST. CROIX COUNTY PLANNING, ZONING AND PARKS COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDS DENIAL: RECOMMENDS APPROVAL:
Ron Raymond Linda L. Luckey
C. W. Malick Gerald Larson
Art Jensen
Ordinance #545 (2000): Rezoning from Ag to Ag Res for James and Michelle
Reil,
Town of Pleasant Valley. Motion to adopt by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by Supr. Jensen.
Carried.
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17
ST. CROIX COUNTY LAND USE ORDINANCE
REZONING LAND FROM AGRICULTURE TO AG.-RESIDENTIAL
ORDINANCE NO. 545 (2000)
WHEREAS, the Statutes of the State of Wisconsin provide for a Planning and
Development Committee to act in all matters pertaining to county planning and
zoning; and
WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Board has established the St. Croix County
Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee; and
WHEREAS, at the request of the County Board this Committee is to review
petitions, hold public hearings, and present its recommendations for rezoning
requests to the County Board for action; and
WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee held a
public hearing on the rezoning request of James and Michelle Reil on May 3, 2000
in the St. Croix Agricultural Center in Baldwin, Wisconsin; and
WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee having
considered all written information and verbal testimony presented at the
hearing, and finding that the request meets the requirements of Wis. Statute
91.77, voted to approve a rezoning of the following described land:
A parcel of land located in the Northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of
Section 20, Township 28 North, Range 17 West, Town of Pleasant Valley, St. Croix
County, Wisconsin, described as follows:
Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 20; thence South 89 degrees 20
minutes 26 seconds East 1339.80 feet along the North line of the Northwest
quarter of said Section 20 to the Point of Beginning; thence continuing South 89
degrees 20 minutes 26 seconds East 669.90 feet along said North line; thence
South 00 degrees 08 minutes 21 seconds East 455.59 feet; thence North 89 degrees
20 minutes 26 seconds West 668.80 feet to the West line of the Northeast quarter
of the Northwest quarter; thence North 00 degrees 16 minutes 42 seconds West
455.61 feet along said West line to the Point of Beginning, containing 304,920
square feet (7.000 acres) more or less, and being subject to all easements,
restrictions and covenants of record.
Based on the following findings:
The Town of Pleasant Valley supports the rezoning;
The rezoning of the parcel would have no adverse effect on surrounding land;
The Town and County have certified that the provisions of §91.77 have been
met.
THEREFORE, BE IT NOW ORDAINED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors,
meeting in regular session, that the parcel is now rezoned from Agriculture to
Ag.-Residential.
Dated this 16th day of May, 2000.
ST. CROIX COUNTY PLANNING, ZONING AND PARKS COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDS DENIAL: RECOMMENDS APPROVAL:
Ron Raymond Linda L. Luckey
C.W. Malick Gerald Larson
Art Jensen
Rezoning for Marvin and Sharon Utecht: Motion by Supr. Raymond, 2nd by
Supr.
Luckey to postpone this request. Carried.
Ordinance #546 (2000): Rezoning from Ag to Ag II for Helen F. Larsen Trust.
Motion to adopt by Supr. Malick, 2nd by Supr. Jensen. Raymond this 20 A parcel
is being rezoned to allow non-metallic mining. Supr. Rose asked if this parcel
would be returned to Ag. after the mining is complete. Zoning Administrator
Steve Fisher said there is an agreement to do so with the Town of Troy.
Corporation Counsel Timmerman advised contractual zoning is illegal. A zoning
decision is permanent. The County Board can pass an unconditional rezoning
request. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17
ST. CROIX COUNTY LAND USE ORDINANCE
REZONING LAND FROM AGRICULTURE TO AG II
ORDINANCE NO. 546 (2000)
WHEREAS, the Statutes of the State of Wisconsin provide for a Planning and
Development Committee to act in all matters pertaining to county planning and
zoning; and
WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Board has established the St. Croix County
Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee; and
WHEREAS, at the request of the County Board this Committee is to review
petitions, hold public hearings, and present its recommendations for rezoning
requests to the County Board for action; and
WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee held a
public hearing on the rezoning request of Helen F. Larsen Trust, on May 10, 2000
at the St. Croix County Government Center in Hudson, Wisconsin; and
WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee having
considered all written information and verbal testimony presented at the
hearing, and finding that the request meets the requirements of Wis. Statute
91.77,voted to approve a rezoning of the following described land:
A parcel of land located in the North Half of the East Half of the West Half
of the Northeast Quarter of Section 2, T28 North, Range 19 West, Town of Troy,
St. Croix County, Wisconsin. Containing 20 acres.
Based on the following findings:
The Town of Troy has recommended approval of the rezoning request.
The Town of Troy recently adopted a new subdivision ordinance. The technical
requirements of the new subdivision ordinance carry out many of the goals and
objectives of the Town of Troy Growth Management Plan.
The Town of Troy confirmed that the proposed rezoning is substantially
compliant with the technical requirements of the subdivision ordinance and most
goals and policies of the Growth Management Plan.
The Town recognizes that the Growth Management Plan must be amended to
provide total consistency between the Plan and the subdivision ordinance. This
interim rezoning request meets many of the goals (and objectives) of the Growth
Management Plan.
Specifically:
Goal 1: Preservation of the Town’s Rural Atmosphere
Goal 2: Preservation of Prime Agricultural Lands for Farming
Goal 3: Promotion of Orderly, Economical, and Diverse Development in Harmony
with the Natural Environment..
Goal 4: Improvement of all Roads in the Town of Troy
The Growth Management Plan is advisory, while the new Town subdivision
ordinance has the force of law.
Existing Ag/Residential zoned land is located to the north, and ¼ mile to
the west and southwest.
The Town of Troy has submitted supplemental information including a letter,
resolution and other related documents, justifying their recommendation for
approval.
8. The Town and the county have certified that the provisions of §91.77 have
been met.
THEREFORE, BE IT NOW ORDAINED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors,
meeting in regular session, that the parcel is now rezoned from Agriculture to
Ag II.
Dated this 16th day of May, 2000.
ST. CROIX COUNTY PLANNING, ZONING AND PARKS COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDS DENIAL: RECOMMENDS APPROVAL:
Ron Raymond Linda L. Luckey
Gerald Larson Art Jensen
Ordinance #547 (2000): Rezoning from Ag to Ag Res for Herbert and Harriet
Day. Motion to adopt by O’Connell, 2nd by Bjerstedt. Carried.
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17
ST. CROIX COUNTY LAND USE ORDINANCE
REZONING LAND FROM AGRICULTURE TO AG.-RESIDENTIAL
ORDINANCE NO. 547 (2000)
WHEREAS, the Statutes of the State of Wisconsin provide for a Planning and
Development Committee to act in all matters pertaining to county planning and
zoning; and
WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Board has established the St. Croix County
Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee; and
WHEREAS, at the request of the County Board this Committee is to review
petitions, hold public hearings, and present its recommendations for rezoning
requests to the County Board for action; and
WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee held a
public hearing on the rezoning request of Herbert and Harriet Day on May 10,
2000 in the St. Croix Government Center in Hudson, Wisconsin; and
WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee having
considered all written information and verbal testimony presented at the
hearing, and finding that the request meets the requirements of Wis. Statute
91.77, voted to approve a rezoning of the following described land:
A parcel of land located in the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section
Seventeen (17), except a tract or parcel of land described as the North 360 feet
of the East 580 feet of the Southwest Quarter, in Section Seventeen (17),
Township Twenty-eight (28) North, Range Nineteen (19) West; also the Northeast
Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE ¼ NW ¼) in Section Twenty (20); all in
Township Twenty-eight (28) North, Range Nineteen (19) West, St. Croix County,
Wisconsin. Contains 195.2 acres.
Based on the following findings:
The Town of Troy has recommended approval of the rezoning request.
The Town of Troy recently adopted a new subdivision ordinance. The technical
requirements of the new subdivision ordinance carry out many of the goals and
objectives of the Town of Troy Growth Management Plan.
The Town of Troy confirmed that the proposed rezoning and subsequent
subdivision are substantially compliant with the technical requirements of the
subdivision ordinance and most goals and policies of the Growth Management Plan.
The Town recognizes that the Growth Management Plan must be amended to
provide total consistency between the Plan and the subdivision ordinance. This
interim rezoning request and subsequent subdivision meets many of the goals (and
objectives) of the Growth Management Plan.
Specifically:
Goal 1: Preservation of the Town’s Rural Atmosphere
Goal 2: Preservation of Prime Agricultural Lands for Farming
Goal 3: Promotion of Orderly, Economical, and Diverse Development in Harmony
with the Natural Environment.
The Growth Management Plan is advisory, while the new Town subdivision
ordinance has the force of law.
Existing Ag/Residential zoned land is located to the northwest, northeast and
southeast.
The Town of Troy has submitted supplemental information including a letter,
contractual agreements and other related documents, justifying their
recommendation for approval.
8. The Town and the county have certified that the provisions of §91.77 have
been met
with this rezoning request.
THEREFORE, BE IT NOW ORDAINED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors,
meeting in regular session, that the parcel is now rezoned from Agriculture to
Ag.-Residential.
Dated this 16th day of May, 2000.
ST. CROIX COUNTY PLANNING, ZONING AND PARKS COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDS DENIAL: RECOMMENDS APPROVAL:
Ron Raymond Linda L. Luckey
Gerald Larson Art Jensen
Resolution #15 (2000): Approving Utility Easement at St. Croix County
Fairgrounds with GTE. Motion to adopt by Supr. O’Connell, 2nd by Supr.
Bieraugel. O’Connell explained the easement was rerouted to the outside edge
of the Fairgrounds. Both the Fair Board and Finance Committee approved. Carried.
RESOLUTION APPROVING UTILITY EASEMENT AT ST. CROIX COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Resolution No. 15 (2000)
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
WHEREAS, GTE North, Inc. has requested that St. Croix County grant it a
utility easement on the St. Croix County Fair grounds in Glenwood City; and
WHEREAS, St. Croix County Fair, Inc., the lessee of the fair property and
operator of the fair, has reviewed and approved this request; and
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee has negotiated with GTE regarding this
easement and is recommending approval in exchange for compensation to the County
of $300; and
WHEREAS, this easement will be at the outer boundary of the fair grounds.
THEREFORE, be it resolved by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors that
an easement to GTE North, Inc. is approved as set out above and as shown on the
attached copy;
FURTHER, be it resolved that the Board Chair and County Clerk are authorized
to sign the easement agreement on behalf of St. Croix County.
Offered by the Finance Committee on May 16, 2000.
NEGATIVE AFFIRMATIVE
Tom O’Connell Stan Krueger
Nancy Bieraugel Thomas Dorsey
Ralph Swenson
Law Enforcement Contract Ratification: Motion by O’Connell, 2nd by
Berenschot to remove this resolution from the agenda. The Law Enforcement union
did not ratify this contract. Carried.
Rezoning Applications: Public hearing scheduled for Wahlquist Bros. for
rezoning from Ag to Ag Res Town of Rush River.
Mileage and Per Diem: Motion by Supr. O’Connell, 2nd by Supr. Mortensen to
approve total of $7,785.10 for month of April, 2000.
Carried.
Announcements: Chair announced the annual American Legion Posts annual golf
tournament at the Hammond Golf Course on June 21, 2000. Supr. Charlie Grant is
one of the organizers of the event. Vice Chair Jacobson noted proceeds are given
to various youth programs. Sheriff Hillstead said their donation was used to buy
a video camera for use with child abuse cases.
Clerk Nelson thanked Sheriff Hillstead for allowing Deputy James Sander and
his dog Chance to give a demonstration to 5th graders from E.P. Rock school.
Officer Oehmke from the City of Hudson, along with his dog Zeus, participated
also.
Motion to adjourn by Supr. O’Connell, 2nd by Supr. Wolske. Meeting
adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Thomas Dorsey, Chair Sue E. Nelson, Clerk
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors St. Croix County
I, Sue E. Nelson, do hereby certify the foregoing Ordinances and Resolutions
are a true and correct copy of the original on file in the County Clerk’s
office. They were adopted by the Board of Supervisors at their meeting on May
16, 2000.
Roll call votes: Nursing Home Wage Increase, 28 yes, 0 no. Elected Officials
Salaries as recommended by Personnel Committee: 18 yes, 10 no. Voting yes were
Dorsey, Berenschot, Speer, Jensen, Jacobson, Peterson, Burri, Mortensen, Bethke,
Larson, Olson, O’Connell, Standafer, Swenson, Horne, Raymond, Krueger and
Gunderson. Voting no on the recommendations were King, Mehls, Wentz, Dowd,
Wolske, Rose, Bjerstedt, Bieraugel, Malick and Luckey.
