Village of Holmen
Board Proceedings
December 13, 2007
President Chapman called the Holmen Village Board meeting to order at 7:00 PM on December 13, 2007 at the Holmen Village Hall. All board members were present. Also present were Scott Ryan, Mike Smith, Senator Dan Kapanke, County Board Representative Spiker, Attorney Peterson and department heads McHugh Haines, and Brogan.
Motion by Proctor, seconded by Forde to approve the minutes of the November 8 and November 15, 2007 meetings. Carried unanimously.
Finance and Personnel Committee Motion by Seitz, seconded by Proctor to approve the December claims for payment in the amount of $491,397.00. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Anderson to approve an operators license for Leslie Stein at Holmen American Legion. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Anderson to approve the 2008 Village of Holmen Fee Schedule as presented. All in favor, except Olson and Szak opposed. Motion carried. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Proctor to approve the 2008-2009 election inspectors and poll workers as presented. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Anderson to deny the impact fee appeal of Michael Berkley and approve Resolution 26.07 denying the appeal. All in favor, except Olson and Szak opposed. Motion carried.
Park, Recreation and Library Committee Motion by Forde, seconded by Seitz to approve the purchase of two (2) shade canopies for the Aquatic Center water slides from the low bidder Fischer Bros. at a cost of $6,200 to be paid from 2008 capital outlay funds. Carried unanimously.
Law Enforcement Committee Trustee Szak updated the Board on recent Law Enforcement activity.
Joint Municipal Court No meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for December 20, 2007 at 3:30 PM.
Fire Board Report Trustee Forde updated the Board on recent Fire Board activity. The next meeting is December 20, 2007 at 6:30 PM.
Public Works Committee Motion by Anderson, seconded by Forde to approve the lift station cleaning contract with Tracy & Sons in an amount not to exceed $3,000. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Forde to approve the revision to properties exempt from Chapter 159 Code of Village Ordinances; Snow and Ice Accumulation on Sidewalks removing the exemption of all properties abutting Holmen Drive effective July 1, 2008. All in favor, except Olson opposed. Motion carried.
Economic Development Trustee Seitz updated the Board on the monthly Economic Development Committee activity.
Public Hearing At 7:20 PM President Chapman called the public hearing to order regarding Ordinance 9.07 Revising Chapter 105-Mobile Home Parks. No one present spoke in favor of the ordinance revision. Mr. Scott Ryan representing Park Lawn Estates and Heritage Village expressed concern regarding the rate of the required building permit fee. He did not feel that the fee is proportionate to the work required and is not equitable. He suggested a rate 40% less than that currently charged for a single family dwelling. He also expressed a concern that a rate that is higher than others in the area will encourage mobile home park residents to locate in another municipality. Mr. Ryan also pointed out that he felt an age restriction on installed housing units could be a fair housing violation.
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Mr. Mike Smith owner of Kingsfield Estates and Cliffview mobile home parks addressed the Board, agreeing with the issues as outlined by Mr. Ryan. He also provided a personal biography outlining municipalities in which he has resided, businesses he owns in the Village as well as business endeavors of family members in the Village. He expressed concern that he was advised by Village staff that Village of Holmen business owners are not allowed the use of Village amenities. President Chapman closed the public hearing at 7:28 PM. Attorney Peterson advised excluding §105.9 of the proposed ordinance specific to dwelling restrictions until the issue can be further reviewed. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Proctor to approve Ordinance 9.07 Chapter 105-Mobile Home Parks as revised. Carried unanimously.
At 7:39 PM President Chapman called the public hearing to order for Ordinance 10.07 Revising Chapter 195; More than One Principal Building per Lot. No one present spoke in favor or against the proposed ordinance revision. President Chapman closed the public hearing to testimony at 7:40 PM. The revision will allow more than one principal building on a lot zoned for condominiums. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson to approve Ordinance 10.07 Revising Chapter 195; More than One Principal Building per Lot as presented. Carried unanimously.
Planning Commission Motion by Proctor, seconded by Olson to approve the Grosz CSM on Grant Street in the Hale Acres Addition as presented. Carried unanimously.
La Crosse County Supervisor Supervisor Chuck Spiker reported on the La Crosse County Board activity including:
- Hwy V reconstruction project funded and ready to move forward in 2008.
- La Crosse County Comprehensive Plan; possible vote in February.
- Announced that he would be running for his 12th term on the La Crosse County Board.
Joint Shared Ride Committee Trustee Szak updated the Board on the monthly Shared-Ride activity.
Senator Kapanke Motion by Olson, seconded by Anderson to yield the floor to Senator Dan Kapanke. The Senator expressed appreciation for the hard work of local municipal officials and staff and provided a brief overview of current events in the capital. He wished everyone a Happy and Safe Holiday Season.
Other President Chapman reported that he and Administrator Schmit had attended the Town of Onalaska Board public hearings and expressed the Villages opposition to proposed revisions to the Town of Onalaska Comprehensive Plan as requested by Gavaghan, LLC. He also reported that he and Larry Brueske has met with Representative Mike Huebsch regarding the commercial development at the northern boundary of Holmen. Rep. Huebsch met with the State Transportation Secretary and it appears that the scenic easement restrictions for the area up to Hwy XX may be lifted. President Chapman also announced that he would be relocating his office to what is currently meeting room #1 and expressed appreciation to the Holmen Area Rotary members for the downtown holiday decorations. Trustee Olson expressed concern that Village employees represent the Village properly. He also recognized Trustee Proctor for her hard work on the downtown holiday decorations. Trustee Proctor reported that it is the Rotary goal to get holiday lighting along Holmen Drive next year. Best wishes for Happy Holidays were exchanged all around.
Motion by Olson, seconded by Szak to adjourn at 8:00 PM. Carried unanimously.
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confidential closed session information. They are not to be released unless
authorized by the Village Administrator.
Catherine J. Schmit, Village Administrator/Clerk