Village of Holmen

Board Proceedings

July 12, 2007

 

President Chapman called the Holmen Village Board meeting to order at 7:00 PM on July 12, 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 June 14, 2007 meeting. Carried unanimously.

 

Finance and Personnel Committee – Motion by Seitz, seconded by Anderson to approve the July claims for payment in the amount of $447,109.07. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Proctor to approve the Temporary Class “B” Beer License for the Holmen Youth Wrestling Club as presented. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Proctor to approve the Temporary Class “B” Beer License and the Temporary “Class B” Wine License for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church as presented. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Proctor to approve operator’s licenses for Molly E. Mitzelfeldt, Heather M. Boelke, and Heidi L. Tabbert all at Festival Foods. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Anderson to approve the Affidavits of Correction – Sobkowiak (1999) and Hansen (1992) annexations. Carried unanimously.

 

Park, Recreation and Library Committee – Motion by Forde, seconded by Seitz to approve repair and installation of irrigation systems on Wall Street at the Holmen Aquatic Center by Design Irrigation Inc. in an amount not to exceed $3,880 to be paid from Pool Capital Outlay. Carried unanimously. Motion by Forde, seconded by Olson to approve repair and replacement of vandalized playscape equipment at Cedar Meadows East Park by Reese Recreation for an amount not to exceed $2,445.15 to be paid from park repair funds. An insurance claim has been filed. Carried unanimously.

 

Law Enforcement Committee – Trustee Proctor updated the Board on the monthly Law Enforcement activity.

 

Joint Municipal Court – No meeting.

 

Fire Board Report – Trustee Forde reported on recent Fire Board activity. The annual Holmen Area Fire Department Brat & Hot Dog Fundraiser will be held July 19th from 8 am to 7 pm at the fire station.

 

Public Works Committee – Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson to approve the Well #6 soft start replacement at a cost not to exceed $6,000. Carried unanimously.

 

Economic Development – Trustee Seitz updated the Board on the monthly Economic Development Committee activity. The Committee approved Village of Holmen participation in LADCO. LADCO representative Jim Hill welcomed Holmen’s renewed interest in participation in LADCO and thanked the Board for giving the matter consideration. The next meeting of the Economic Development Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, July 25th at the Prairie Inn & Suites in Holmen. There will be a facility tour at 5:30 pm with the regular meeting scheduled on location at 6 pm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Board Proceedings

July 12, 2007

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Public Hearing – At 7:20 PM President Chapman called to order the public hearing on the Brueske, et al rezoning request for the Holland Business Park. 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 the Holland Business Park from A – Agricultural District to B-2 – Highway Business District contingent upon Board approval of the annexation petition. Carried unanimously.

 

At 7:24 PM President Chapman called to order the public hearing on the Seven Bridges Bank rezoning request for Lot 16, Block 4 of the Hale Acres addition. No one present spoke in favor or against the proposed rezoning. The public hearing was closed at 7:25 PM. Motion by Proctor, seconded by Seitz to approve the rezoning of Lot 16, 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 with Olson abstaining.

 

At 7:26 PM President Chapman called to order the public hearing on Ordinance 6.07 – LI – Light Industrial Zoning District. No one present spoke in favor or against the proposed ordinance. The public hearing was closed at 7:27 PM. Trustee Olson commented favorably on creation of the new zoning category. He also wondered if conditional uses currently under B2 – Highway Business District might also be appropriate under the new zoning category. President Chapman stated that it is certainly something that can be taken under consideration in the future. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Forde to approve Ordinance 6.07 – LI – Light Industrial Zoning District. Carried unanimously.

 

Planning Commission – Motion by Anderson, seconded by Seitz to approve the Brueske, et al annexation petition as presented contingent upon receipt of the WI Dept of Administration review opinion. Carried unanimously. Motion by Proctor, seconded by Olson to approve the Traditional Trades CSM for Lot 10, Block 7 of the Deerwood Park Estates addition as presented. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Anderson to approve the Seven Bridges Bank CSM for Lot 16, Block 4 of the Hale Acres addition. Carried unanimously with Olson abstaining. Motion by Proctor, seconded by Forde to approve Ordinance 5.07 – Security Release. Carried unanimously.

 

La Crosse County Supervisor – Supervisor Chuck Spiker reported on the La Crosse County Board activity including:

-         Conditional Use Permit application for dog boarding on Kip St. withdrawn.

-         Reconstruction of Co. Hwy V in 2008 budget.

-         Library Lease Contract renewal.

 

Joint Shared Ride Committee – Trustee Szak updated the Board on the monthly Shared-Ride activity.

 

Other – President Chapman reported that in the most recent publication of the WI Taxpayers Alliance, the Village of Holmen ranked the lowest in per capita spending for five years running in the categories of General Government, Street Maintenance, Police and Operating Spending as compared to municipalities of comparable size. For the fifth year in a row the Village of Holmen also had the lowest Municipal Property Tax Levy per capita for municipalities ranging in population size of 5,000 to 7,500. Board and staff members congratulated Trustee Szak on the birth of his daughter on July 4th.

 

Motion by Olson, seconded by Proctor to adjourn at 7:45 PM.  Carried unanimously.

 

Catherine J. Schmit, Village Administrator/Clerk