Village of Holmen
Board Proceedings
November 13, 2003
President Chapman called the Holmen Village Board meeting to order at 7:00 PM on November 13, 2003 at the Holmen Village Hall. All members were present. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Proctor to approve the minutes of the October 9th, 23rd and 30th, 2003 meetings. Carried Unanimously.
Finance and Personnel Committee – Motion by Forde, seconded by Olson to approve the November claims in the amount of $764,026.77. Carried Unanimously. Motion by Forde, seconded by Hauser to approve a revised employee manual effective January 1, 2004. Carried Unanimously. Motion by Forde, seconded by Proctor to approve Ordinance 8.03, The Creation of A Joint Municipal Court with the City of Onalaska, Villages of West Salem, Rockland and Bangor and Towns of Campbell and Shelby. Carried Unanimously. Motion by Forde, seconded by Anderson to approve a Joint Municipal Court Agreement with the City of Onalaska, Villages of West Salem, Rockland and Bangor, and Towns of Campbell and Shelby. Carried Unanimously. Motion by Forde, seconded by Hauser to approve an operator’s license for Kathryn Bentz. Carried Unanimously.
Park, Recreation and Library Committee – Motion by Hauser, seconded by Seitz to approve contracting with Midwest Turf Management of Holmen, Wisconsin for the 2004 park fertilizer and herbicide program at a cost of $5,303.81 Carried Unanimously. Motion by Hauser, seconded by Seitz to approve contracting with Ziegler Heating and Refrigeration of Holmen, Wisconsin to install a heating system for the Holmen Aquatic Facility’s mechanical room at a cost of $2,795.00. Carried Unanimously.
Law Enforcement Committee – Anderson updated the Board on the monthly activity of the Department.
Public Works Committee – Motion by Olson, seconded by Forde to approve Resolution 8.03, A Resolution Accepting the Public Improvements to Pine Ridge Subdivision. Carried Unanimously. Motion by Olson, seconded by Anderson to authorize the installation of stop signs at the Packer and Mallard Drive interchange. Carried Unanimously. Motion by Olson, seconded by Proctor to approve a well head land use permit for lots 9 and 10 of the Holmen Business Park to Dach Ventures LLC, with four conditions. Carried Unanimously.
Economic Development Committee – Motion by Proctor, seconded by Anderson to approve the site, drainage, landscaping and construction plans for Better Living Home Improvements for the construction of an office, showroom and storage facility on lots 9 and 10 of the Holmen Business Park, and to acknowledge compliance with the Park’s covenants with the condition that if vehicles or trailers are stored outside, they be screened with a six foot high vinyl, cedar or equivalent wood fence. Carried Unanimously. Motion by Proctor, seconded by Seitz to allow Borton Construction to store four construction trailers outside with the condition they be screened with a six foot high fence that is constructed of vinyl, cedar or equivalent wood, and the fence be constructed by May 1, 2004. Carried Unanimously.
Fire Board – No Report.
Village of Holmen
Board Proceedings
November 13, 2003
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Planning Commission – Motion by Proctor, seconded by Forde to approve a certified survey map for parcel 14-140-37 with the condition that lot 4 of the proposed CSM be rezoned to R-3 mixed residential zoning. Carried Unanimously.
Report from La Crosse County Supervisor – Supervisor Spiker updated the Board on the 2004 County Budget. He also informed the Board that the mini-bus program has changed providers and that the County has hired a coordinator for the Vision Police software.
Report from Joint Shared Ride Committee – Trustee Seitz updated the Board on the monthly activity of the Shared Ride program.
President Chapman called the public hearing on the proposed rezoning of lot 4 of the proposed certified survey map for parcel 14-140-37 from R-4 two-family residential to R-3 single family mixed residential to order at 7:20 PM. Chuck Olson, representing C&A Olson Rentals LLC, spoke in favor of the rezoning. He informed the Board that he had submitted topographical and drainage plans for the lot, which shows a majority of the storm water draining to Sand Lake Road and to the south of the home. Jeff Scott spoke against the rezoning claiming that storm water would still be a problem, and stating concerns about the grade of the Olson property compared to his property. Joe Upton also spoke against the rezoning, stating that he would like the land to remain vacant. President Chapman closed taking testimony at 7:30 PM. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Proctor, to approve the rezoning of lot 4 of the proposed certified survey map from R-4 two-family residential to R-3 single family mixed residential contingent on Board approval of the CSM. Carried Unanimously.
President Chapman called the public hearing on proposed Ordinance 7.03, an Ordinance to amend the parking requirements in the B-1 Commercial district to order at 7:34 PM. Alberts informed the Board that the change to the zoning code was necessary to help redevelop downtown Holmen. No person spoke in favor or against the ordinance. President closed testimony at 7:35 PM. Motion by Proctor, seconded by Forde to approve Ordinance 7.03. Carried Unanimously.
The Board discussed a request from the Town of Onalaska to support a moratorium on new development within the Village’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. No action was taken.
Motion by Forde, seconded by Hauser to go into closed session per Wisconsin Statute 19.85(c) to discuss 2004 employee salaries. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Proctor to approve the salaries as presented. Carried Unanimously. Generally, the employees received a 2.50% increase with no changes in employee benefits.
Motion by Forde, seconded by Seitz to return to open session. Carried Unanimously.
Motion by Proctor, seconded by Anderson to adjourn at 8:35 PM. Carried Unanimously.
Eugene R. Alberts
Village Administrator/Clerk