Village of Holmen

Board Proceedings

August 9, 2007

 

President Chapman called the Holmen Village Board meeting to order at 7:00 PM on August 9, 2007 at the Holmen Village Hall.  All board members were present.  Also present were Attorney Peterson and department heads McHugh, Haines and Reinhart.

 

Motion by Olson, seconded by Proctor to approve the minutes of July 12, 2007 meeting. Carried unanimously.

 

Finance and Personnel Committee – Motion by Seitz, seconded by Anderson to approve the August claims for payment in the amount of $818,447.18. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Proctor to approve the Halfway Creek Park Engineering Plan proposal as presented. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Anderson to approve the Temporary Class “B” Beer License for Holmen American Legion Kornfest at Halfway Creek Park. Carried unanimously. Motion by Seitz, seconded by Proctor to approve the La Crosse County Library Rental Contract as presented. 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 – No meeting.

 

Fire Board Report – No meeting.

 

Public Works Committee – Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson to approve adoption of the Storm Water Utility Action Plan as presented. Carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Forde to approve award of the 2007 street sealcoating contract to Struck & Irwin at a cost of $1.16/SY. Carried unanimously.

 

Economic Development – Trustee Seitz updated the Board on the monthly Economic Development Committee activity.

 

Planning Commission  Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson to approve the Intrust Development CSM for Lot 3, Volume 12, page 109 as presented. Carried unanimously. Motion by Proctor, seconded by Seitz to approve the Kleinsasser CSM for Lot 1, Block 4 of the Hale Acres addition. Carried unanimously.

 

Public Hearing – At 7:20 PM President Chapman called to order the public hearing on the Grosz rezoning request for Hale Acres Block 1, Lots 1-6 and Block 2, Lots 1-4 from R-1 – Single-Family Residential District to R-7 – Single-Family Attached Residential District. Realtor Chuck Olson spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning as a representative of the Developer, Mr. Grosz. Mr. Olson explained that the condominiums would be attractive with basement and garage space. Per the condominium covenants, residents would be restricted to age 55+. The following individuals spoke in opposition to the rezoning: Claudia and Allison Schneller, Joe Lilla, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hammes, Ryan Sturm, and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Roerkohl. Opponents cited issues that included traffic, safety, fencing, privacy, affect on area home values, maintenance, adequacy of parking, greenspace, stray voltage and lack of foresight in original platting of the property. The public hearing was closed at 7:40 PM.

 

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Motion by Olson, seconded by Proctor to approve the rezoning of Block 1, Lots 1-6 and Block 2, Lots 1-4 of the Hale Acres addition from R-1 – Single-Family Residential to R-7 – Single-Family Attached Residential District. Per roll call vote, carried unanimously.

 

At 7:45 PM President Chapman called to order the public hearing on the Intrust Development rezoning request for Lots 1,2,4,5 and Outlot 1 from A – Agricultural District to B-2 – Highway Business District. No one present spoke in favor or against the proposed rezoning. The public hearing was closed at 7:49 PM. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Proctor to approve the rezoning petition as presented. Carried unanimously.

 

At 7:49 PM President Chapman called to order the public hearing on Ordinance 7.07 – Setback Requirements. Mr. Jim Yowell spoke in opposition to the side yard setback revisions citing past practice and Zoning Board of Appeals rulings on the issue. Dennis Aspensen of Traditional Trades spoke in support of the revisions stating  it will assist developers in their efforts to have all property types blend into  a neighborhood in an aesthetically pleasing and visually consistent manner. Administrator Schmit spoke in favor of the setback revisions she proposed citing improved consistency in setback requirements between municipalities and across various zoning categories. This will also facilitate customer service to residents and contractors and improve efficiencies among office staff. The public hearing was closed at 7:55 PM. Motion by Proctor, seconded by Olson to approve Ordinance 7.07 – Setback Requirements as presented. Carried unanimously.

 

At 7:57 PM President Chapman called to order the public hearing on the Kleinsasser rezoning request for Lot 1, Block 4 of the Hale Acres addition from R-4 – Two-Family Residential District to R-6 – Zero Lot Line Single-Family Residential District. No one present spoke in favor or against the proposed rezoning. The public hearing was closed at 7:58 PM. Motion by Szak, seconded by Seitz to approve the rezoning petition as presented. Carried unanimously.

 

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

-         County Board Resolution re: authorization to negotiate a city/county municipal transit commission.

 

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

 

Other – President Chapman reported that he had recently met with the Friends of the Library and would like the Board to consider moving forward by possibly purchasing the St. Elizabeth’s site for a new library facility with a formal commitment from the Friends to raise the necessary funds for renovations. The current location has become increasingly inadequate. He asked that the Board also consider hiring a consultant to develop a long-range facilities plan for the Village of Holmen. President Chapman announced that LADCO is sponsoring a Developer’s Day on August 22, 2007. The group will be gathering in Holmen at Kriesel’s Berry Patch at 11 am on that date. Trustee Seitz reported that he had recently done a presentation at a La Crosse Area Economic Development forum. Trustees Proctor and Szak expressed support for the library project.

 

Motion by Olson, seconded by Seitz to adjourn at 8:20 PM.  Carried unanimously.

 

 

Catherine J. Schmit, Village Administrator/Clerk