Board Proceedings
February 11, 2010
President Proctor called the
Holmen Village Board meeting to order at
Present: Nancy Proctor, Ryan Olson, Neal Forde, Mark
Seitz, Richard Anderson. Chris Schmid
and
tony Szak were excused from the meeting. Also present were Attorney Peterson, Department
Heads Brogan, McHugh and Haines, Administrator/Clerk Willett, Marilyn Pedretti,
Chuck Spiker, Craig Evenson, Laurie Kessler, David Paudler, Jenny Kuderer,
Patrick Cleary, Bernie Ferry, Scott Ryan, Mike Premo, Bob Chalsma, John
Lichtenheld, Michael Stumpf and Brad Bryan.
Motion by Mark Seitz/
seconded by Richard Anderson to approve the minutes of the of the January 14,
2010 minutes. Carried unanimously.
Finance and Personnel Committee
Motion by Mark Seitz,
seconded by Ryan Olson to approve the payment of the monthly claims as
recommended by the Finance and Personnel Committee. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mark Seitz,
seconded by Ryan Olson to approve the operator’s license for Laurie L.
Buchner. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mark Seitz,
seconded by Richard Anderson to approve the Temporary Class “B” permit for the
Holmen Area Fire Department for the March 20, 2010 fundraiser dance. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mark Seitz,
seconded by Neal Forde to approve the Class A Liquor license for The Winesitter
Brewhouse, LLC dba The Winesitters.
Carried unanimously.
Park, Recreation and Library Committee
Patrick Cleary of Vierbicher
presented a
Planning Commission
At 7:15 PM, the Public
Hearing on the proposed conditional use permit recommended by the Planning
Commission for Park Lawn Estates, commenced.
Photos of the proposed
electronic signage and a map of the property were passed amongst the Village
Board.
Scott Ryan, of Park Lawn
Estates, told the Board that the actual dimensions of the signage would be
10’0”W x 10’6”H rather than the estimated dimension of 8’W x 10’H. Mr. Ryan also pointed out that the arrow
shown in the photocopy would not be present in the new signage. The picture was created by copying and
pasting to represent what he intended to do represent the new sign.
No public commented.
The Public Hearing closed at
7:18 PM.
Village Attorney Alan
Peterson stated that only the conditional use of the sign with electric
messaging could be considered for approval by the Village Board. The rezoning consideration would require a
separate action through the Planning Commission.
Ryan Olson motioned and Mark Seitz seconded the motion to recommend to create and approve a conditional use permit as recommended by the Planning Commission to replace the existing sign with a new lighted sign reusing the existing pole which will not exceed 10’ W x 10’6”H, and will only display this type of information in the electronic portion of the sign:
1. No trivial or political messages
2. Date, time and temp
3. On-site Sales for manufactured homes
4. On-site activities within Park Lawn Estates
5. Public Service messages subject to Village approval
6. Comply with Village Code, Chapter 195-42
The motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Ryan Olson noted that this request has come up before, and he felt this was a proper use of the conditional use permit to allow for this. MR Olson said, “There is always an exception to an ordinance. This conditional use permit will allow electronic letters on the signage which will go away with upon the sale of the property. This permit does not create a precedent for a piece of property. A new owner would have to go through the same process. Due diligence will be necessary to check up on the conditions of the permit. I am recommending that there not be a rezoning.”
Village Attorney Alan Peterson concurred with Ryan Olson’s recommendation. Mr. Peterson stated that the Park Lawn Estates property was annexed in as an existing park. Look at the historical context of this decision. This is not a bad precedent. There is a sufficient 41 year history with this property doing business as a mobile home park.
Village
President Nancy Proctor added that the applicant has met all the expectations
that the
Park, Recreation and Library Committee
At 7:29 PM, Patrick Cleary of Vierbicher resumed his
presentation on the
Village President Nancy Proctor asked about the actual
cost of the final phase of the project in the contract.
Neal Forde motioned and Mark Seitz seconded the motion
to approve the revised contract agreement with Vierbicher for the architectural
and engineering consulting services – revised.
During the discussion Ryan Olson noted that the project has been
reworked to fit within the budget.
The motion carried unanimously.
Law
Enforcement Committee
Chief Mike McHugh said that under informational items,
the department has noticed for bids for a new squad car for a March award.
Municipal
Court Update. Chief McHugh noted
that there have been no meetings.
Fire
Board Update. Neal Forde
reported that the next meeting will be later in February 18, 2010.
Public
Works Committee.
Ryan Olson motioned and Rich Anderson seconded the
motion to authorize the Wastewater Treatment Plant emergency Rotamat repairs by
Crane Engineering at a cost of $17,750.00 as
recommended to the Board by the Public Works Committee. Motion carried unanimously.
Ryan Olson motioned and Neal Forde seconded the motion
to authorize the Town of
Ryan Olson motioned and Rich Anderson seconded the
motion to award the 3 – year cake sludge hauling contract to Hagel Farms, the
lowest of 3 bidders and recommended by the Public Works Committee. The motion carried unanimously.
Ryan Olson motioned and Mark Seitz seconded the motion
to award the bid for a new Freightliner plow truck with Universal Equipment
features from River States Truck & Trailer at a cost of $108,955 as
recommended by the Public Works Committee.
The motion carried unanimously.
Economic
Development.
Mark Seitz reported that the meeting was cancelled due
to no quorum. Mr. Seitz acknowledged
Jennifer Kuderer from LADCO – La Crosse Area Development Council – in the
audience.
Report from
Marilyn
Pedretti reported the countywide property assessment appears to be dead in the
water since no legislator has stepped forward to sponsor a bill for it.
Supervisor
Spike reported on the RDF plant on
Shared Ride Committee.
Rich
Anderson reported that there are now 7 vehicles on the road – 5 of them are new
vans.
Other Items Before the Board.
Michael
Stumpf of Place Dynamics presented marketing summary information with a power
point of the
The
The region is constrained by wonderful geography: bluffs and rivers. Hills make development difficult, and the
flat areas tend to be the areas of development focus. Holmen is located in the
Regional
markets can be identified by the location of Wal-Mart stores. While the population is increasing, it is
slowing down. People are getting older
and they spend less. Labor force participation in the region is 71.7%. The income is lower and the people have less
ability to spend than they did 10 years ago.
The spending is not keeping pace with inflation.
From now
until 2030 there will be no significant changes to the workforce. The unemployment rate here is 6.5% while
nationally it is 10%. Many people have
left the workforce. The numbers may
actually be higher than what is shown.
Potential
industries compatible with the area demographics were identified.
There
will be estimates in the final marketing plan for the anticipated residential
and commercial growth.
It is
important to consider the mix of zoning for bringing the TIF forward. This will
not be a major retail destination.
John
Lichtenheld of Shreiber Anderson Associates presented a power point
presentation on the process for the TIF district to date. The Board will proceed with the TIF plan for
the next 20 years. After a PUD zone is
created, the Board will need to adopt the first phase. Decisions regarding the
marketing, how the developers will work with the Village will still need to be
determined. To date, the Village has
fronted all the money. The developers
and landowners need to get into the game for the next portion of the plan and
pay all or a good portion of the next phase.
TIF
policies need to be determined – what are the incentives? Besides infrastructure, the Village will need
to see what the competitors are doing.
The
ordinances will need to be revised to allow what is being envisioned in the TIF
District: mixed use PUD zoning.
The
masterplan will need revising.
The TIF
District will need to be officially mapped to ensure that the streets develop
as envisioned.
Phase I
is almost complete, but still to come is the basic stormwater plan. Leadership is critical. The next step will require a project
management team working with the Board to move the full planning forward.
Ryan
Olson motioned and Mark Seitz seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 1.10
endorsing High Speed Rail with the Town of
JOINT RESOLUTION #1.10
Supporting the existing Amtrak
“Empire Builder” route
for high speed rail service
between
WHEREAS, the existing passenger train level trackage
and the double track right-of-way along the Amtrak “Empire Builder” (River
Route) service between Chicago and the Twin Cities represents the most cost
effective and the lowest cost alternative for high speed rail through Wisconsin
and Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, high speed rail will serve as a
significant benefit to existing businesses and as a catalyst for economic
development; and
WHEREAS, high speed rail service along the River
Route will help further the goals of reducing local congestion and greenhouse
gas emissions; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of Holmen, Town of
Onalaska and Town of Holland hereby supports and joins the Empire Builder High
Speed Rail Coalition in Wisconsin and the Minnesota High Speed Rail Commission
in Minnesota in advocating for the River Route as the high speed rail service
route between Chicago and the Twin Cities.
Ryan
Olson motioned and Mark Seitz seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2.10
regarding the CAPX 2020 Project with the Town of
JOINT RESOLUTION #2.10
Supporting the
WHEREAS, the CAPX2020 transmission line project is
currently in the approval process with several regulatory agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Public Service Commission (PSC) of
Wisconsin will need to approve the facilities proposed for Wisconsin, and if
approved, the Commission will also select the route to be used in Wisconsin;
and
WHEREAS, the municipalities of the Village of
Holmen, the Town of Holland and the Town of Onalaska would like to respond
together with a strong voice in support of the preferred third option being
proposed: the routing along the existing transmission corridor along the river
all the way to LaCrosse; the communities are not in support of a routing option
that would place a new substation in the Village of Holmen’s new mixed use TIF
district now being developed; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the
Ryan
Olson stated that he appreciated the support of the neighboring townships in
the resolutions regarding the high speed rail and the power line.
Mark
Seitz motioned and Ryan Olson seconded the motion to approve the Mutual Aid
Agreement with the Town of
RESOLUTION
#3.10
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH TOWN OF
WHEREAS, the
WHEREAS, there has been a yearly agreement between
the two municipalities; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the
Ryan
Olson motioned and Mark Seitz seconded them motion to adopt Resolution #4.10 create
6 new wards due to Village annexations so the County Supervisory Districts are
properly balloted. The motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION#
4.10
TO CREATE
SIX NEW WARDSIN THE
WHEREAS, the Village Board of the Village of Holmen,
LaCrosse County, does herewith declare that in order to comply with State and
Local voting requirements due to Village growth and annexation, it is necessary
to create six new Wards in the Village of Holmen.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Board, of the
Ward
11, Ward 12, Ward 13, Ward 14, Ward 15 and Ward 16. Said Wards are fully
described on Exhibit “A” attached as maps, hereto and made a part hereof as if
set forth in full herein.
Ryan
Olson motioned and Mark Seitz seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Mary M.
Willett
Village
Administrator/Clerk