Village of Holmen
Board Proceedings
June 10, 2004
President Chapman called the Holmen Village Board meeting to
order at 7:00 PM on June 10, 2004 at the Holmen Village
Hall. All members were present. Motion by Anderson,
seconded by Proctor to approve the minutes of the May 13, 2004 meeting. Carried unanimously.
Finance and
Personnel Committee – Motion by Forde, seconded by Hauser to approve
the June claims in the amount of $211,426.06. Carried unanimously. Motion by Forde,
seconded by Hauser to approve renewal of the insurance policies carried through
the League of Wisconsin Municipalities Mutual Insurance, administered by
Westland Insurance Services, Inc. Carried unanimously. Motion by Forde,
seconded by Olson to approve Resolution 8.04 Annexation Fee. Carried
unanimously. Forde reported that the Finance Committee had reviewed a proposed
Energy Fitness Program offered by Bill Bailey of Bailey Energy Consulting. Since
the Village is now under contract with a new HVAC system maintenance provider,
the Committee felt it would be best to evaluate any resulting energy cost
changes over the next year before considering the Energy Fitness Program.
Park, Recreation
and Library Committee – Hauser reported that fence backstop sunscreens
had been ordered for the three Deerwood
Park ball fields. The backstops
will be paid for primarily through donations by the men’s softball league
teams, youth baseball and others. Hauser thanked all those who contributed
donations.
Law Enforcement
Committee – Motion by Anderson,
seconded by Proctor to approve the creation of a DARE Review Committee, with
Law Enforcement Committee members being appointed to the DARE Review Committee.
Olson stated that the committee will be primarily concerned with the evaluation
and use of DARE monies received by the Village. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson,
seconded by Proctor to approve the transfer of May forfeiture dollars back into
the Joint Municipal Court fund to offset expenses. Olson explained that this
was necessary to ensure adequacy of funds to keep the program operational and
cover the Municipal Judge’s recent salary increase. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson,
seconded by Proctor to approve the Village’s participation in the tax intercept
program through the State of Wisconsin
in an attempt to recover outstanding citations or other court ordered costs.
Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson,
seconded by Olson to approve the Holmen Area School District Police Liaison
Officer Contract, subject to the approval of the contract by the Holmen
Area School District.
Carried unanimously. President Chapman commented that upon review of the
monthly law enforcement report, it was worth noting that the Holmen Police
Department continues to spend an extraordinary amount of time providing enforcement
support outside the Village limits.
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Public Works
Committee – Olson reported that the Committee is continuing to review
the proposed revision of the plan review process for subdivisions to include an
Extra-territorial – Technical Advisory Committee. Olson stated that discussions
are ongoing and a recommendation to the Board shall be forthcoming.
Public Hearing
At 7:20 PM
President Chapman called to order the public hearing on a proposed rezoning of property
at 2106 Sand Lake Road in
the Village of Holmen
from R-1 Single-Family Residential to B-1 Downtown Business District,
contingent upon purchase of the property. Rezoning petitioner Maria Flock
outlined her plan for opening a hair salon at the site should the rezoning be
approved. Real Estate Agent Gary
Henning spoke in support of the rezoning given that there are other retail
businesses located along Sand Lake Road.
President Chapman explained that if the property were to be rezoned, there
would be 61 possible legal uses for the property in addition to a beauty salon.
Real Estate Agent Pat Pedretti suggested that the
Village should issue a conditional use permit allowing specifically for a salon
at that site. President Chapman informed him that Village ordinances no longer
allowed for that option. Scott Kellicut spoke in opposition to the rezoning
stating his concerns over the possibility of other types of businesses opening
at that location and the fact that he preferred the entire neighborhood remain
residential. Stacie Hoffman-Wurster stated she was opposed to the rezoning due
to concerns relating to the possibility of increased traffic, noise and
congestion. She also preferred that the area remain entirely residential.
William Ratekin stated that he and his family expected that the neighborhood
would remain residential when they moved to the area, and that any future
growth in the area would be residential growth. At 7:30 PM President Chapman closed the public hearing.
President Chapman noted that the Village
of Holmen Planning Commission had
made no recommendation to the Board regarding the rezoning request. Motion by Anderson,
seconded by Olson to deny the request for rezoning for property at 2106
Sand Lake Road in the Village
of Holmen from R-1 Single-Family
Residential to B-1 Downtown Business District, contingent upon purchase of the
property. Carried unanimously.
Economic
Development – Next meeting scheduled for June 22, 2004 at 6:45 PM
Fire Board Report
– President Chapman reported that the Board did not meet in May and the next
meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2004.
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Planning
Commission – Motion by Anderson,
seconded by Proctor to approve Resolution 9.04 certified survey map for Lot
2 of the Linden Addition. Carried unanimously.
La Crosse
County
Supervisor - Chuck Spiker reported to the Board that the exotic animal
ordinance continues to be an issue with the County
Board. He reported that he had
received several inquiries regarding the new senior housing development on Linden
Drive and has been forwarding those inquiries on
to the Village. He also provided the Village Board with the monthly County
Commission on Aging report for
their information.
Joint Shared Ride
Committee – Trustee Seitz updated the Board on the monthly Shared-Ride
activity. There was some discussion as
to what might be influencing the increased ridership in the Village. Seitz
commented that the Village did a good job of promoting the program. He reported
that the free transit transfer program appeared to be going well for the first
month. Seitz reported that the RFQ and RFP process has begun for the transit
system. This process is performed every five (5) years. A meeting regarding the
Request for Qualifications is scheduled for noon
on June 30th. A meeting regarding the Request for Proposals is
scheduled for noon on July 30th.
Other –
President Chapman thanked the Grandview Garden Club for the beautiful work they
have done at the Holmen Aquatic
Center and throughout the
community. He also commended them on their 50th anniversary. He also
announced that he had a CD related to long range planning available for
viewing. Chapman stated that the Village had been contacted by Dennis Tucker of
the LaCrosse Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association about plans for a
Diversity Day in the Village of Holmen.
The Association would be responsible for all planning and arrangements. Dates
of Holmen parks availability have been provided to the Association. Chapman
announced that the equipment sharing contract between the Village
of Holmen and Town of Onalaska
has been approved and signed by all parties. Olson reported that the Joint
Municipal Court will be meeting again on June 16th at 10 AM. Olson also reported that the Sand
Lake Road project is on track and all appears to
be going well. There have been no weather related delays.
Motion by Proctor, seconded by Anderson
to adjourn at 7:55 PM. Carried unanimously.
Catherine Schmit
Village Administrator/Clerk