Village of Holmen
Board Proceedings
June 14, 2007
President Chapman called the Holmen Village Board meeting to
order at 7:00 PM on June 14,
2007 at the Holmen Village Hall. All
board members were present. Also present
were Attorney Peterson and department heads McHugh, Haines and Brogan.
Motion by Proctor, seconded by Seitz to approve the minutes
of the May 10 and May 31, 2007 meetings. Carried unanimously.
Finance and
Personnel Committee Motion by Seitz, seconded by Anderson to approve the June claims for
payment in the amount of $778,124.46. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz,
seconded by Proctor to approve the 2007-2008 Beer & Liquor Licenses as
presented. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Proctor to approve
the 2007-2008 Operator Licenses as presented. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz,
seconded by Proctor to approve an operators license for Jason Stoll at the
Holmen American Legion. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Forde
to approve the 2007-2008 Soda, Cigarette, and Coin Op Machine Licenses as
presented. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Anderson to approve the 2007-2008 Pawn
Brokers License as presented. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by
Proctor to approve the 2007-2008 Police School Liaison Contract as presented,
contingent upon approval by the Holmen
Area School
District. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz,
seconded by Anderson
to approve Resolution 11.07 Local Government Property Insurance Fund. Carried
unanimously.
Park, Recreation
and Library Committee Trustee Forde updated the Board on the monthly
Park, Recreation and Library activity.
Law Enforcement
Committee Trustee Proctor updated the Board on the monthly Law
Enforcement activity.
Joint Municipal
Court Chief McHugh updated the Board on recent Joint Municipal Court
committee activity.
Fire Board Report
Trustee Forde reported the next meeting is scheduled for June 28th @ 6:30 PM.
Public Works
Committee Motion by Anderson,
seconded by Forde to approve Resolution 10.07 CMAR. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson to approve
the Five Star Concrete contract for Sylvan
Park sidewalk project for
$25,551.00. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Proctor to approve the
purchase of a replacement SOMAT screen for the WWTP from Crane Engineering at a
cost of $2,677.14. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson to approve Reservoir
#4 SCADA repairs at a cost not to exceed $7,518. Carried unanimously. Motion by
Anderson,
seconded by Forde to approve Resolution 6.07 Establish Septage Receiving
Fees. Carried unanimously.
Economic Development Trustee Seitz updated
the Board on the monthly Economic Development Committee activity.
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Public Hearing
At 7:20 PM President
Chapman called to order the public hearing on Lee, et al rezoning request for
O.L. 1 of the Lee Estates addition. No one present spoke in favor or against
the proposed rezoning. The public hearing was closed at 7:22 PM. Motion by Proctor,
seconded by Anderson to approve the rezoning of O.L. 1 of the Lee Estates
addition from A Agricultural District to R-6 Zero Lot Line Single-Family
Residential District contingent upon Board approval of the annexation petition
and CSM. Carried unanimously.
At 7:24 PM President Chapman called to order the public
hearing on Miller rezoning request for Lot 20,
Block 4 of the Hale Acres addition. No one present spoke in favor or against
the proposed rezoning. The public hearing was closed at 7:26 PM. Motion by
Olson, seconded by Forde to approve the rezoning of Lot 20, Block 4 of the Hale
Acres addition from R-4 Two-Family Residential District to R-6 Zero Lot
Line Single-Family Residential District, contingent upon Board approval of the
CSM. Carried unanimously.
At 7:27 PM President Chapman called to order the public
hearing on Resolution 7.07 Preliminary Assessments Village Crossing
Utilities. Administrator Schmit
briefly described the utility project and outlined the process for calculating
the estimated property assessments. Assessments would not be due for town
residents until such time as they petition for annexation into the Village. The
Village does not have a policy for or history of forced annexation. President
Chapman opened the floor for questions. There was lengthy discussion regarding
the utility project and assessment calculations. Administrator
Schmit and DPW Haines addressed property owner concerns. Administrator
Schmit encouraged anyone with questions specific to their property to make an
appointment to meet with her directly for additional clarification. The public
hearing was closed at 7:55 PM. Motion by Forde, seconded by Anderson to approve Resolution 7.07
Preliminary Assessments Village Crossing Utilities. Carried unanimously.
Planning
Commission Motion by Proctor, seconded by Olson to approve the Lee,
et al annexation petition as presented. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by
Olson to approve the Lee, et al CSM O.L. 1 of the Lee Estates addition as
presented. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson,
seconded by Olson to approve the Miller CSM Lot 20, Block 4 of the Hale Acres
addition. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Anderson
to remove from the table action on the Update to the Village of Holmen
Comprehensive Plan. All in favor, except Olson
and Szak opposed. Motion carried. President Chapman stated that it was good
that the item had been tabled so everyone involved could get comfortable with
the plan revisions. Chapman outlined discussions he had had with LADCO
representatives, area developers, and realtors and all are now comfortable with
the updated plan as presented. Chapman also noted that consulting firm
Schreiber/Anderson Associates had made the required corrections to the map
legend and associated zoning descriptions. Chapman also reported that an update
to the Village zoning ordinance creating a separate classification for Light
Industrial zoning, rather than requiring a conditional use permit under Business
District zoning, will be presented at the next Planning Commission meeting and
forwarded to the Village Board for approval in July. Motion
by Anderson,
seconded by Forde to adopt Ordinance 3.07 / Resolution 9.07 Update Village of
Holmen Comprehensive Plan subject to the corrections to the Land Use Map legend
and associated zoning descriptions and contingent upon approval of the proposed
revision to the Zoning ordinance addressing Light Industrial zoning.
Carried unanimously.
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La
Crosse County
Supervisor Supervisor Chuck Spiker reported on the La Crosse County
Board activity including:
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Tri-State Ambulance Service mediation with City of La Crosse.
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Creation of County
Legislative Committee.
Joint Shared Ride
Committee Trustee Szak updated the Board on the monthly Shared-Ride
activity.
Other President
Chapman reported that he had recently had discussions with James Hill of LADCO
and feels that it would now be beneficial for the Village to participate in the
organization. Chapman referred the issue to Trustee Seitz, chair of the
Economic Development Committee for further review. Chapman reported that the
Village met with Town of Holland
representatives on June 13th as part of ongoing boundary
discussions. Another meeting has not been scheduled. Chapman thanked the Grand
View Garden Club for the excellent job they do at the Aquatic Center
and throughout the Village. Olson reported that he had attended a New Officials
Workshop in Madison
and felt it was very beneficial. Olson also reported that he along with
Trustees Seitz and Szak attended the LADCO local officials cruise on June 1.
Olson will be presenting the Halfway Creek Park Master Plan to the Holmen Area
Foundation on June 21st. Trustee Seitz stated that he fully supports
Village participation in LADCO. Seitz reported that both the Finance and Park
& Rec committees had discussions on strategies for moving forward with the Halfway Creek Park
improvement project. Trustee Szak stated that the LADCO cruise was a positive
experience and encouraged everyone to attend this years Parade of Homes. DPW
Haines reported that the new reservoir #4 is to go on line 6/15 and the new
well #7 is scheduled to go online 6/19.
Motion by Olson, seconded by Proctor to adjourn at 8:30
PM. Carried unanimously.
Catherine J. Schmit
Village Administrator/Clerk