Village of Holmen

Board Proceedings

September 8, 2005

 

President Chapman called the Holmen Village Board meeting to order at 7:00 PM on September 8, 2005 at the Holmen Village Hall.  All members were present.

 

Motion by Proctor, seconded by Seitz to approve the minutes of the August 11, 2005 meeting. Carried unanimously.

 

Finance and Personnel Committee – Motion by Hauser, seconded by Allers to approve the September claims in the amount of $699,907.54. Carried unanimously. Motion by Hauser, seconded by Proctor to approve an operator’s license for Kerry Redfearn at Smokey’s. Carried unanimously. Motion by Hauser, seconded by Seitz to approve the annual Village Hall cleaning contract with Mary Secky as revised. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Hauser, seconded by Anderson to approve the annual Library cleaning contract with Dust a Flyin’ as revised. Carried unanimously. Motion by Hauser, seconded by Seitz to approve the Halfway Creek Trail Design Contract amendment with Vierbicher Associates, Inc. Carried unanimously. Motion by Hauser, seconded by Allers to approve the appraisal services contract with Bowmar Appraisal Inc. Carried unanimously.

 

Park, Recreation and Library Committee – Seitz reported that the Committee met with representatives of the HYBPAI who reported a successful summer with the Deer Wood Park concession stand. Representatives will return again in October to discuss contracting for the concessions for the summer of 2006. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Anderson to approve the pool Diamondbrite repair by Trade Construction at a cost not to exceed $25,000 to be paid from pool capital outlay 2004 carryover funds. Carried unanimously.

 

Law Enforcement Committee – Forde reported on the monthly activity of the Police Department. Motion by Forde, seconded by Hauser to approve eliminating parking of semi trucks/trailers on all Village streets. Carried unanimously. Motion by Forde, seconded by Proctor to approve the Joint Municipal Court Participation Resolution 19.05. Carried unanimously.

 

Joint Municipal Court – Schmit reported on the monthly activity of the Joint Municipal Court.

 

Public Hearing – At 7:20 PM President Chapman called to order the public hearing on the following rezoning requests:

 

1.                  Nicolai rezoning of lots 1-11 of the preliminary plat from A – Agricultural District to R-5 – Multiple Family Residential District and lots 12-25 of the preliminary plat from A – Agricultural District to B-2 – Highway Business District.

 

Mr. Steve Nicolai presented the plan developing the property with a combination of multi-family and upscale commercial development. No others spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning. Mr. John Degenhardt expressed concerns regarding drainage flow to the area and the impact of the development on area traffic flow. Mr. Bill Pfaff asked Mr. Nicolai for an example of similar type construction in the area. No one else spoke against the rezoning. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the rezoning to the Board for approval.

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The rezoning is consistent with the Village of Holmen Comprehensive Plan. Motion by Proctor, seconded by Forde to approve the rezoning of the Nicolai property lots 1-11 of the preliminary plat from A – Agricultural District to R-5 – Multiple Family Residential District and lots 12-25 of the preliminary plat from A – Agricultural District to B-2 – Highway Business District. Carried unanimously. The public hearing was closed at

7:30 PM.

 

Public Works Committee –Motion by Anderson, seconded by Proctor to approve DPW shop roof repairs by Olympic Builders at a cost not to exceed $2,000. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Allers to approve the replacement of the Well #6 pilot valve by Dorner Co. at a cost not to exceed $2,000 to be paid from the Water Fund. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Allers to approve the replacement of the WWTP Rotamat by Crane Engineering at a cost not to exceed $45,820 to be paid from the Sewer Fund. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Proctor to approve sewer video inspections by FlowRite at a cost not to exceed $2,500 to be paid from the Sewer Fund. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Forde to approve Resolution 4.05 adopting Harvest Hills Addition public improvements. Carried unanimously.

 

Economic Development – Forde reported that the Committee reviewed a business plan for a new smoke-free restaurant/sport lounge facility to be constructed at 600 S. Holmen Drive in the Village of Holmen called Babe’s Sports Lounge and Restaurant. Motion by Forde, seconded by Anderson to approve a Class B Beer and Class B Liquor License application for CAP & Associates, Inc. for Babe’s Sports Lounge and Restaurant at 600 S. Holmen Drive. Carried unanimously.

 

Fire Board Report –Forde reported that the next meeting of the Fire Board is scheduled for September 22nd at 6:30 PM.

 

Joint Shared Ride Committee – Trustee Proctor updated the Board on the monthly Shared-Ride activity. A 2006 fare increase of $.25 is being considered. A public hearing will be scheduled in October regarding the issue.

 

Planning Commission – Motion by Proctor, seconded by Hauser to approve the Beaver Builders Supply Preliminary Plat extraterritorial review. Approval of the preliminary plat was unanimously recommended to the Board by the Planning Commission. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Seitz to approve the Grayhawk Subdivision Preliminary Plat extraterritorial review. Approval of the preliminary plat was unanimously recommended to the Board by the Planning Commission. Carried unanimously. Motion by Proctor, seconded by Allers to approve the Granum Estates Preliminary Plat contingent upon the utility plan being deemed satisfactory, a designated park trail and proposal for a possible partition fence be reflected on the final plat. Approval of the preliminary plat was unanimously recommended to the Board by the Planning Commission. Carried unanimously.

 

 

 

 

 

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La Crosse County Supervisor – Chuck Spiker reported on the activities of the La Crosse County Board. He also reported that the County Senior Minibus transportation is to be made available by appointment on weekends throughout the remainder of 2005. The County will evaluate whether to continue weekend service into 2006.

 

Other – President Chapman announced that he had attended a meeting of the Friends of the Holmen Area Library and felt positive about the direction the organization was taking. However, no representatives of area townships were present which is unfortunate since more than 50% of the library utilization is by township residents. The group is meeting again at the Holmen Area Library on September 22^nd. Anderson commended the Village Law Enforcement, Park & Recreation and Public Works staff on the excellent work done during the 2005 Kornfest celebration. Seitz extended condolences on behalf of the Village to the family of retired Village employee Floyd Schnabel on his recent passing. Forde also acknowledged the excellent work done by the Onalaska Police Reserves during Kornfest. Forde also urged the Village Board to continue monitoring Viking Ave. traffic in response to onging concerns of Village residents. Proctor stated that she would be working with the Holmen Area Civic and Commerce to find funding for 2005 holiday lighting for the Holmen business districts.

 

Motion by Proctor, seconded by Seitz to adjourn at 7:55 PM.  Carried unanimously.

 

 

 

Catherine Schmit

Village Administrator/Clerk