Village of Holmen
Board Proceedings
July 8, 2004
President Chapman called the Holmen Village Board meeting to
order at 7:00 PM on July 8, 2004 at the Holmen Village Hall. All members were present, except Hauser and
Proctor, who were excused. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Forde to approve the minutes of the June 10th
and June 22,
2004 meetings. Carried unanimously.
Finance and
Personnel Committee Motion by Forde, seconded by Olson to approve the
July claims in the amount of $317,446.55. Carried unanimously. Motion by Forde,
seconded by Anderson to approve renewal
of the property insurance policy carried through the Local Government Property
Insurance Fund. Carried unanimously. Motion by Forde,
seconded by Olson to approve a one year consulting contract agreement with
Eugene Alberts. Carried unanimously. Forde reported the Village had
received an award letter from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for
$30,149.79 for the Local Road Improvement Program.
Park, Recreation
and Library Committee Motion by Seitz, seconded by Forde to approve
the applications for Temporary Class B Beer License and Temporary Operators
License for Melanie Theisen. Carried
unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Anderson to
approve the Holmen Diversity Day to be sponsored by the La Crosse Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association on August 15th
at Deerwood Park. Carried unanimously. Seitz
reported that the Committee will be meeting with the lawn care contractor to
discuss concerns related to the effectiveness of the current lawn care program
to date. Seitz also reported that due to the unseasonable cool weather and
rainy conditions we have experienced this summer, pool attendance and revenues
are lower than had been anticipated. Seitz announced that there will be a resident
meeting to discuss the construction of the new Whispering
Pines Park
shelter. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 21st at 6 PM at the Whispering
Pines Park.
Law Enforcement
Committee Motion by Anderson,
seconded by Olson to approve the Kornfest Tractor
Pull to be held on North Star Rd
on August 21st immediately following the parade. Carried
unanimously. Anderson gave
an overview of the monthly law enforcement activity report. Anderson
provided a brief update of the Joint Municipal Court activity. The next meeting
of the Joint Municipal Court Committee will be Thursday, July 15th
at 10 AM.
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Board Proceedings
July 8, 2004
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Public Hearing
At 7:20 PM
President Chapman called to order the public hearing on a proposed conditional
use permit for the School District of
Holmen for a public school
administration building on annexed parcel #8-427-001 zoned R-1 New
Single-Family Residential District. There were no legal objectors present. The
public hearing was closed at 7:25 PM. Motion by Anderson,
seconded by Seitz to approve the conditional use permit with the conditions as
presented. Carried unanimously.
Public Works
Committee Motion by Olson, seconded by Anderson
to approve Resolution 10.04 providing for the revision of the plan review
process for subdivisions to include an Extra-territorial Technical Advisory
Committee. Carried unanimously. Motion
by Olson, seconded by Forde to approve Ordinance 3.04 Operation of Valves and
Hydrants and Unauthorized Use of Water. Carried
unanimously. Olson reported that the Sand Lake
Road project is on schedule and should be finished
by the contractors projected completion date of Mid-July. Olson announced that
Ben Spanel had passed the Professional Engineers
Exam. The Village Board extended their congratulations to Ben.
Economic
Development The Board reviewed design plans presented by Midwest
Ceiling Systems, Inc. for construction on Lot 1 of the Holmen
Business Park.
Motion by Forde, seconded by Seitz to approve the design plans as presented
with the provision that Midwest Ceiling Systems, Inc. will abide by the
provisions of the Holmen Business
Park covenants as agreed. Carried unanimously.
Fire Board Report
Forde reported that a FEMA Grant has been awarded and would be used to
purchase 30 sets of turnout gear. Forde announced that they would be reviewing
insurance quotes for upcoming coverage periods. Forde reported that 5 new
applicants had been approved for reserve service. Forde announced that the
annual Brat and Hot Dog Feed would be held July 15th.
Planning
Commission Motion by Anderson,
seconded by Forde to approve the Russell Lee Family Trust annexation petition
contingent upon state approval. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Seitz to reject the Scott Ryan annexation petition.
Carried unanimously.
La Crosse
County
Supervisor - Chuck Spiker reported to the Board on La Crosse County
Board activity. Spiker will provide feedback on
behalf of the Village of Holmen
to the County Highway Commission regarding reducing the speed limit on Sand
Lake Road to 25 mph. Spiker
provided updated editions of the La Crosse County Directory of Public Officials.
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Board Proceedings
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Joint Shared Ride
Committee Trustee Seitz updated the Board on the monthly Shared-Ride
activity. There was some discussion as
to what might have influenced a sudden decline in ridership
in the Village during the past month.
Other Motion
by Anderson, seconded by Forde to
recommend to the La Crosse County Highway Commission approval of reducing the
speed limit on Sand Lake Road
to 25 mph. Carried unanimously. President Chapman signed a proclamation
declaring the week of July 18 24,
2004 Baton Twirling Week. The proclamation was presented to
community twirlers who will be attending the national baton twirling
championships at the University of Notre Dame during
that week. Chapman reported that he had been invited by La Crosse County
Planner, Charlie Handy to assist in the development of the La Crosse County
Long Range Plan. Chapman provided a brief update on the Halfway Creek Bike
Trail.
Motion by Seitz, seconded by Forde to
adjourn at 8:10 PM. Carried
unanimously.
Catherine Schmit
Village Administrator/Clerk