The La Crosse County Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting was held on August 16, 2007 in the Administrative Center, Room B410. Chair Doyle called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. The County Clerk, Marion I. Naegle, took attendance. All supervisors were present except as noted:

DISTRICT - NAME		DISTRICT – NAME

1	Richmond, Andrea	19	Keil, Robert
2	Geary Jr., Ralph	20	Bina, Donald
3	Belzer, Keith	21	Hanson, J. Terry
4	Johnson, Jai	22	Ebert, Ray A.
5	Gamroth, Jacie – Present 6:03 p.m.	23	Kapanke, Brian
6	Billings, Jill	24	Pfaff, Leon
7	Plesha, Roger – Excused	25	Schroeder, Jeffrey
8	Freedland, Maureen	26	Burke, Vicki
9	Hampson, Sharon – Present 6:02 p.m.	27	Hammes, George
10	Wood, Margaret - Excused	28	Doyle, Steve
11	Gillett, Jason	29	Pfaff, Brad
12	Ehrsam, James	30	Spiker, Charles
13	Maney, Bernard	31	Fisher, Ann
14	Medinger, John D.	32	Schippers, Patrick
15	Montgomery, Lyell.	33	Berns, Jim
16	Sebranek, Gerald	34	Rauk, Tom
17	Meyer, Donald - Excused	35	Bilskemper, Joe
18	Johnson, Tara

· REPORT ON THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY ENGINEERS/WISCONSIN COUNTIES HIGHWAY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE – ARLENE BENRUD, COMMITTEE MEMBER OF THE WISCONSIN COUNTIES HIGHWAY ASSOCIATION

The five day conference was held in Wisconsin for the first time – City of Milwaukee

o Round table discussions on improving relations, cooperation among other agencies and the solution of mutual problems

o Monitoring national legislation affecting County transportation and public works depts.

o Part of the money made off the conference ($40,000) went to the Wisconsin County Highway Association for scholarships

He thanked the following people for their contributions and hard work in making the picnic such a success: Steve Doyle, Jim Speropulos, Pam Semb, Roger Plesha, Cheryl Stephen, Arlene Benrud, women of the Moose Lodge and the Moose Lodge Administrator and cook. He thanked everyone for coming and all who stayed to help clean up. Chair Doyle gave Supervisor Sebranek a special thank you for all his work.

· REPORT ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MONTH – WANDA PALMER, WORKFORCE CONNECTIONS

o Workforce Development Month has been proclaimed by the Governor for the past three years in September.

o The goal is to raise awareness for the Wisconsin Job Center and the programs that it offers to employers and job seekers.

o La Crosse Radio Group and the La Crosse Tribune will present trivia each day to the public

o Weekly articles pertaining to the weekly theme will be in the Tribune’s Sunday paper for the month of September

o REPORT ON THE 2007 INTERNATIONAL TRADE BUSINESS ECONOMIC COUNCIL CONFERENCE – SUPERVISOR SEBRANEK

The Conference was held on August 7 & 8. Jim Ehrsam, Chair of the Southwest Itbec, and Arlene Benrud also attended.

o Mark O’Connell of WCA spoke on the Wisconsin Way, involving realtors, teachers and Wisconsin Counties

o Karl Green from La Crosse County UW Extension Office spoke on turning plants into energy burning fuel. He also spoke on economic leakage, dollars leaving our area, on importing, renewable energy and bio mass.

o On August 29-31 Itbec Representatives will be in Duluth for a Northern Network Trade Conference. This is a cross-border trade conference attracting over 1,800 Canadian and U.S. delegates to explore the development of trade, tourism and investment throughout the bi-national region (WI, MN and Northwest Ontario)

Supervisor Burk made supervisors aware that the National Institute of Corrections is having a seminar on Evidence Based Practice in Corrections on September 11 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Gundersen Lutheran Overholt Auditorium. She feels it would be productive for County Board Supervisors to attend. Also on August 28 the LEC Addition Committee will meet at 8:15 a.m. and all supervisors are encouraged to attend.

o On September 10^th at the Planning Meeting Supervisors will be expected to vote on Resolutions or motions to direct staff on the jail project.

o Aging and Long Term Care Committee and Public Works and Infrastructure Committee will have to change their October meeting dates due to the WCA Conference. They should meet during recess and decide on a new day to meet.

· October 8^th Planning meeting will be changed to October 15 due to the WCA Conference.

· The Public Safety Dispatch Board voted unanimously to accept Tri State’s offer to provide emergency medical dispatch services and pre-arrival instructions per their offer. Tri State’s Medical Director, Gundersen Lutheran Dispatch, County Dispatch, La Crosse City Fire Depts., Onalaska Fire Dept. a representative of the first responders and the volunteer fire depts. will be working together and be bringing back decisions and recommendations to the Public Safety Dispatch Board. He will follow up with more updates as they occur.

· 2008 Budget will go to print in the middle of September. If there are major issues you don’t think we have identified please let O’Malley know. Major issues are:

· State Budget update – we are not getting clear information from the Conference Committee on where we sit.

o It is very difficult to make decisions when the State has not completed their portions of the budget pertaining to counties.

o In Child Support, all three State versions of the budget plan on making up some of our loss of Federal funds.

o Staff is monitoring several portions of the state budget while trying to complete the County budget.

o We are shooting for the Governor’s levy freeze of 4%. We are not counting on any cuts or increases in revenues from the State.

Motion by Sebranek/Schippers to approve by consent agenda the minutes of the County Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting held July 19, 2007 and the Special Meeting held August 6, 2007, and the Claims List for $9,423,170.80 passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 excused – Plesha, Wood and Meyer.

ZONING ORDINANCE #Z156-8/07 RE: PETITION NO. 1740 FILED BY WILLIAM AND SHAWNA KREMER IN THE TOWN OF MEDARY

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered Petition No. 1740 to amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by William and Shawna Kremer 3411 Kenton Street La Crosse WI 54601. And having held a public hearing on the 2^nd day of July, 2007 and referred to the 30^th day of July, 2007 to rezone from Residential District “A” with Conditional Use Permit No. 456 to Commercial District “B” the following described land in the Town of Medary. 0.91 acres known as N3538 Shiftar Road and described as: Part of the SE-NW of Section 21, T 16 N, R 7 W described in tax parcel 9-1015-0. Town of Medary. And pursuant to s. 59.69 Wis. Stats.: the Committee did publish and receive proof of a Class II notice of the hearing; did receive receipts of mailing of the notices to the affected Town Clerk(s); did hold a public hearing to hear testimony and official correspondence; and, did receive and consider action from the affected Town Board(s). The Committee, under s. 59.69(5)(e)4, Wis. Stats., has the authority to approve the petition as submitted; to disapprove of the petition; or, to modify and approve the petition. Having considered the entire record the Committee’s recommendation is to: By a unanimous vote, the Committee recommended approval of rezoning this property to Commercial District “B”. (If this petition is approved as a conditional zoning, deed restrictions must be recorded before zoning takes effect.) The County Board, under s. 59.69(5)(e)5 Wis. Stats., has the authority to effectuate the petition by ordinance or to disapprove it. The County Board took the following action this 16^th day of August, 2007: Approved the petition as submitted, becomes an ordinance.

Motion by Hammes/Richmond to approve as recommended by the Committee. Discussion ensued. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 excused – Plesha, Wood and Meyer.

ZONING ORDINANCE #Z157-8/07 RE: PETITION NO. 1745 FILED BY DAVE HAMMERS O/B/O HF EAGLE PROPERTIES LLC IN THE TOWN OF HOLLAND

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered Petition No. 1745 to amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by Dave Hammers O/B/O HF Eagle Properties LLC 1480 City Highway 16W West Salem WI 54669. And having held a public hearing on the 2^nd day of July, 2007 and referred to the 30^th day of July, 2007 to rezone from Transitional Agricultural District to Residential District “A” the following described land in the Town of Holland a 1.32 acre parcel to be used as a proposed town road for access to an existing Residential District “A” parcel on lands described as: Part of the SE-SW of Section 6 and of the NE-NW of Section 7 all in T 18N, N 7 W described in tax parcel 8-89-3. Town of Holland. And pursuant to s. 59.69 Wis. Stats.: the Committee did publish and receive proof of a Class II notice of the hearing; did receive receipts of mailing of the notices to the affected Town Clerk(s); did hold a public hearing to hear testimony and official correspondence; and, did receive and consider action from the affected Town Board(s). The Committee, under s. 59.69(5)(e)4, Wis. Stats., has the authority to approve the petition as submitted; to disapprove of the petition; or, to modify and approve the petition. Having considered the entire record the Committee’s recommendation is to: By a unanimous vote, the Committee recommended rezoning the property to Residential District “A”. (If this petition is approved as a conditional zoning, deed restrictions must be recorded before zoning takes effect.) The County Board, under s. 59.69(5)(e)5 Wis. Stats., has the authority to effectuate the petition by ordinance or to disapprove it. The County Board took the following action this 16^th day of August, 2007: Approved the petition as submitted, becomes an ordinance.

Motion by Hammes/Rauk to approve as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 excused – Plesha, Wood and Meyer.

ZONING ORDINANCE #Z158-8/07 RE: PETITION NO. 1749 FILED BY GEORGE E. AND RUTH BARTON IN THE TOWN OF FARMINGTON

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered Petition No. 1749 to amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by George E. and Ruth Barton N8053 County Road D Holmen WI 54636. And having held a public hearing on the 30^th day of July, 2007 to rezone from Exclusive Agricultural District to Agricultural District “A” the following described land in the Town of Farmington. Part of the NE-NE of Section 27, T 18 N, R 7 W, described as follows: Commencing at the northeast corner of said Section 27, thence S76^°10’23”W 416.34’ to the centerline of County Road D and the point of beginning of this description: thence, along said centerline line, S25^°14’25”W 918.91’; thence S89^°31’18”W 188.00’; thence N05^°13’38”E 862.28’; thence N89^°31’18”E 438.50’; thence S64^°45’35”E 69.42’ to the point of beginning. Town of Farmington. And pursuant to s. 59.69 Wis. Stats.: the Committee did publish and receive proof of a Class II notice of the hearing; did receive receipts of mailing of the notices to the affected Town Clerk(s); did hold a public hearing to hear testimony and official correspondence; and, did receive and consider action from the affected Town Board(s). The Committee, under s. 59.69(5)(e)4, Wis. Stats., has the authority to approve the petition as submitted; to disapprove of the petition; or, to modify and approve the petition. Having considered the entire record the Committee’s recommendation is to: By a vote of 6 in favor, 1 excused (Meyer), the committee recommended approval of rezoning this parcel to Agricultural District “A”. (If this petition is approved as a conditional zoning, deed restrictions must be recorded before zoning takes effect.) The County Board, under s. 59.69(5)(e)5 Wis. Stats., has the authority to effectuate the petition by ordinance or to disapprove it. The County Board took the following action this 16^th day of August, 2007: Approved the petition as submitted, becomes an ordinance.

Motion by Hammes/L. Pfaff to approve as recommended by the Committee. Discussion ensued. The motion to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 excused – Plesha, Wood and Meyer.

ZONING ORDINANCE #Z159-8/07 RE: PETITION NO. 1750 FILED BY CHASE MILLER, PARTNER, O/B/O MHL, LLC IN THE TOWN OF HAMILTON

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered Petition No. 1750 to amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by Chase Miller, Partner, O/B/O MHL, LLC W4160 Gills Coulee Road West Salem WI 54669. And having held a public hearing on the 30^th day of July, 2007 to rezone from Exclusive Agricultural District to Agricultural District “A” the following described land in the Town of Hamilton. Part of the SE-SW of Section 29, T 17 N, R 6 W described as: Commencing at the S1/4 corner of Section 29; thence along the south line of Section 29, S89^°48’52”W 803.22’ to the point of beginning: Thence N0^°04’16”E 414.92’; thence S89^°51’52”W 524.93’ to the west line of said SE-SW; thence S0^°14’48”E along said west line 189.65’; thence S89^°58’51”E 253.12’; thence S89^°41’06”E 215.75’; thence S0^°04’16”W 225.31’ to the south line of said Section 29; thence N89^°48’52”E along said south line 55’ to the point of beginning. Town of Hamilton. And pursuant to s. 59.69 Wis. Stats.: the Committee did publish and receive proof of a Class II notice of the hearing; did receive receipts of mailing of the notices to the affected Town Clerk(s); did hold a public hearing to hear testimony and official correspondence; and, did receive and consider action from the affected Town Board(s). The Committee, under s. 59.69(5)(e)4, Wis. Stats., has the authority to approve the petition as submitted; to disapprove of the petition; or, to modify and approve the petition. Having considered the entire record the Committee’s recommendation is to: By a vote of 6 in favor, 1 excused (Meyer), the Committee recommended approval as Conditional Zoning, subject to recording deed restrictions stating no new homes can be built on this parcel and no further subdividing other than Parcels A & B as proposed. (If this petition is approved as a conditional zoning, deed restrictions must be recorded before zoning takes effect.) The County Board, under s. 59.69(5)(e)5 Wis. Stats., has the authority to effectuate the petition by ordinance or to disapprove it. The County Board took the following action this 16^th day of August, 2007: Approved the petition with conditions, becomes an ordinance, after recording conditions.

Motion by Hammes/Gillett to approve as recommended by the Committee on a unanimous voice vote with 3 excused – Plesha, Wood and Meyer.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 750 FILED BY JEFFREY A. AND NICK HANSEN IN THE TOWN OF HOLLAND

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered the application filed by: Jeffrey A. and Nick Hansen N8381 US Highway 53 Holmen WI 54636 and having held a public hearing on the 4^th day of June, 2007 and referred to the 30^th day of July, 2007 Conditional Use Permit to modify existing Conditional Use Permit No. 608 to enlarge the parking area, to show a total of 40 vehicles which includes 30 cars/trucks and up to 10 recreational vehicles such as boats, ATV’s and motorcycles on land that is zoned Transitional Agricultural in the Town of Holland on land described as follows: Described as: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 85 in Volume 5. Town of Holland. And pursuant to s. 59.69 Wis. Stats. and s. 17.36 Zoning Code: the Committee did publish and receive proof of a Class II notice of the hearing; did receive receipts of mailing of the notices to the affected Town Clerk(s); did hold a public hearing to hear testimony or correspondence from the people; and, did receive and consider action from the affected Town Board(s). The Committee and the affected Town Board(s), under s. 17.36(4), have the authority to approve the application with integral conditions or to disapprove of the application. Having considered the entire record the Committee’s recommendation is to: By unanimous vote, the Committee recommends approval of this Conditional Use Permit subject to 13 conditions. See Exhibit “A” attached. The County Board took the following action this 16^th day of August, 2007: Approved subject to conditions as outlined.

Motion by Hammes/Richmond to approve subject to conditions as recommended by the Committee. The motion to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 excused – Plesha, Wood and Meyer.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 754 FILED BY DONALD D. AND ELAINE A. BINA IN THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered the application filed by: Donald D. and Elaine A. Bina N1904 Bina Rd Coon Valley WI 54623 and having held a public hearing on the 2^nd day of July, 2007 and referred to the 30^th day of July, 2007 on an application for a Conditional Use Permit to run a pheasant hunting business with four paddocks, a proposed 30-ft x 36-ft. office/storage business building; and a future trap house on land that is zoned Exclusive Agricultural District in the Town of Washington on land described as follows: The E1/2-NW and that part of the W1/2-NE lying Westerly of County Road I all in Section 8, T 15 N, R 5 W except Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 80 Volume 9 and except further as described in tax parcel 12-173-0, 12-174-0, 12-176-0 and 12-180-0. Town of Washington. And pursuant to s. 59.69 Wis. Stats. and s. 17.36 Zoning Code: the Committee did publish and receive proof of a Class II notice of the hearing; did receive receipts of mailing of the notices to the affected Town Clerk(s); did hold a public hearing to hear testimony or correspondence from the people; and, did receive and consider action from the affected Town Board(s). The Committee and the affected Town Board(s), under s. 17.36(4), have the authority to approve the application with integral conditions or to disapprove of the application. Having considered the entire record the Committee’s recommendation is to: By a vote of 6 in favor – 1 abstained (Bina), the Committee recommended approval of this Conditional Use Permit subject to the following 10 conditions. See Exhibit “A” attached. The County Board took the following action this 16^th day of August, 2007: Approved subject to conditions as outlined.

Motion by Hammes/Schroeder to approve subject to conditions as recommended by the Committee. Supervisor Bina left the room. The motion to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 1 abstention – Bina and 3 excused – Plesha, Wood and Meyer.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 758 FILED BY LYNN MEYER O/B/O LYNN AND RAENEL MEYER AND LYNN AND LONNY MEYER IN THE TOWN OF HAMILTON

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered the application filed by: Lynn Meyer W4191 Schild Road West Salem WI 54669, O/B/O Lynn & Raenel Meyer and Lynn & Lonny Meyer and having held a public hearing on the 30^th day of July, 2007 on an application for an After-the-Fact Conditional Use Permit to operate a practice track for dirt motor bikes and ATV’s on land that is zoned Agricultural District “A” in the Town of Hamilton on land described as follows: Part of Government Lot 8 and part of the SE-NE of Section 8, T 16 N, R 6 W described as: Commencing at the northeast corner of said Government Lot 8; thence South 1600.5’; thence West 807’ to the point of beginning of this description; thence Northerly 415’ to a point on the south line of tax parcel 7-210-0; 410’ as measured along said south line from the I-90 right of way; thence Northwesterly

300’ to a point on the Interstate-90 right of way 320’ from the southwest corner of said tax parcel 7-210-0; thence Southwesterly along the Interstate 90 right-of-way 320’; thence S25^°E 532’; thence East 150’ to the point of beginning. Town of Hamilton. And pursuant to s. 59.69 Wis. Stats. and s. 17.36 Zoning Code: the Committee did publish and receive proof of a Class II notice of the hearing; did receive receipts of mailing of the notices to the affected Town Clerk(s); did hold a public hearing to hear testimony or correspondence from the people; and, did receive and consider action from the affected Town Board(s). The Committee and the affected Town Board(s), under s. 17.36(4), have the authority to approve the application with integral conditions or to disapprove of the application. Having considered the entire record the Committee’s recommendation is to: Approve with 8 conditions by a vote of 6 in favor, 1 excused (Meyer), the Committee recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit subject to 8 conditions. See Exhibit “A” attached. The County Board took the following action this 16^th day of August, 2007: Approved subject to conditions as outlined.

Motion by Hammes/Schippers to approve subject to conditions as recommended by the Committee. Discussion ensued. The motion to approve passed on a voice vote with 28 ayes and 4 nays. Those voting nay were J. Johnson, Hampson, Medinger and Burke with 3 excused – Plesha, Wood and Meyer.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 764 FILED BY REVEREND DIANE KAY MARTIN FOR TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IN THE TOWN OF SHELBY

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered the application filed by: Reverend Diane Kay Martin for Trinity United Church of Christ W4888 Harvest Lane La Crosse WI 54601 and having held a public hearing on the 30^th day of July, 2007 on an application for a Conditional Use Permit to replace existing Conditional Use Permit 668 for a day care center with this petition to operate a community center to include a thrift store, picnic facility, food pantry and counseling center in the existing structure on land that is zoned Agricultural District “A” in the Town of Shelby on land described as follows: Part of the NE-NE of Section 24, T 15 N, R 7 W being a 1.74 acre parcel described in tax parcel 11-1800-0. Town of Shelby. And pursuant to s. 59.69 Wis. Stats. and s. 17.36 Zoning Code: the Committee did publish and receive proof of a Class II notice of the hearing; did receive receipts of mailing of the notices to the affected Town Clerk(s); did hold a public hearing to hear testimony or correspondence from the people; and, did receive and consider action from the affected Town Board(s). The Committee and the affected Town Board(s), under s. 17.36(4), have the authority to approve the application with integral conditions or to disapprove of the application. Having considered the entire record the Committee’s recommendation is to: Approve with 8 conditions. By a vote of 6 in favor, 1 excused (Meyer), the Committee recommended approval of this Conditional Use Permit subject to 8 conditions. See Exhibit “A” attached. The County Board took the following action this 16^th day of August, 2007: Approved subject to conditions as outlined.

Motion by Hammes/T. Johnson to approve subject to conditions as recommended by the Committee. Discussion ensued. The motion to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 excused – Plesha, Wood and Meyer.

DESIGNATION OF IRON OVERHEAD TRUSS BRIDGE ON OLD COUNTY TRUNK HIGHWAY B AS A LA CROSSE COUNTY HISTORIC STRUCTURE

WHEREAS, the Iron Overhead Truss Bridge on old County Trunk Highway B in the Town of Hamilton in La Crosse County is the last overhead truss road bridge located in La Crosse County; and, WHEREAS, the bridge dates from approximately 1900 with plat maps in 1906 and 1913 showing a bridge at this location; and, WHEREAS, the bridge was likely a primary bridge utilized in La Crosse County around the turn of the century and is of historical significance; and, WHEREAS, the bridge is located on old County Trunk Highway B on lands specifically described as follows: That part of Government Lot 2 and of Government Lot 3 in Section 32, Township 17 North, Range 6 West lying within the old right-of-way of County Road B, Town of Campbell; and, WHEREAS, following a public hearing, the Historic Site Preservation Commission approved adding the Iron Overhead Truss Bridge on Old County Trunk Highway B as a historic bridge to the La Crosse County historic sites listing. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the La Crosse County Board does hereby approve adding the Iron Overhead Truss Bridge on Old County Trunk Highway B to the La Crosse County Historic Sites listing. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that designation of the Iron Overhead Truss Bridge on Old County Trunk Highway B as a La Crosse County Historic Structure shall subject this structure to all provisions of Chapter 22 of the General Code of La Crosse County and this resolution shall be recorded at County expense at the La Crosse County Register of Deeds office.

Motion by T. Johnson/B. Pfaff to approve. Discussion ensued. By unanimous consent, the resolution was sent back to the Executive Committee to get more input from the Town of Hamilton.

WHEREAS, the County Mass Transit Utility Study Ad hoc Committee recommends the formation of a City/County joint municipal transit commission to expand the current City of La Crosse MTU into a more regional service; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to s. 59.58(2)(j), Wis. Stats., any county may, by contract under s. 66.0301, establish a joint municipal transit commission in cooperation with any municipality; and, WHEREAS, the formation of a joint municipal transit commission between the City of La Crosse and County of La Crosse shall require that the transit services remain equal to or better than the existing services; and, WHEREAS, the voting members of the joint municipal transit commission shall be as follows: Mayor (or designee) of City of La Crosse; two citizens (appointed by City of La Crosse); two council members (City of La Crosse); three County supervisors (appointed by La Crosse County Board to include at least one supervisor who represents a City of La Crosse supervisory district); Mayor (or designee) of La Crescent, MN; Chair (or designee) of the Town of Campbell; and Mayor (or designee) of the City of Onalaska; and, WHEREAS, the joint municipal commission may utilize the following resource people as needed: city engineer, city finance director, city planner, public works director, MPO director, county finance director, county corporation counsel, student from Western Technical College, UW-La Crosse, and Viterbo; and, WHEREAS, all functions of the current MTU shall remain the same unless changed by a resolution approved by the City Council and the County Board; and, WHEREAS, all employees of the current MTU shall remain as City of La Crosse employees for purposes of union representation and collective bargaining negotiations; and, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board authorizes the Mass Transit Utility Study Ad hoc Committee and staff designated by the County Administrator to negotiate a contract with the City of La Crosse under s. 66.0301, Wis. Stats., to establish a joint municipal transit commission and the contract shall be subject to final approval by the County Board. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the establishment of the joint municipal transit commission shall be contingent upon approval by the City of La Crosse Common Council and the governing bodies of the City of Onalaska, the City of La Crescent, and the Town of Campbell. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon establishment of a joint municipal transit commission, La Crosse County shall pay $100,000 towards costs of the MTU for the year 2008. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the joint municipal transit commission shall report back to the County Board by September, 2008, on a long term solution to an expanded regional transit service.

FISCAL NOTE: The County’s contribution to the joint municipal transit commission of $100,000 for 2008 will need to be included in the 2008 budget.

Motion by T. Johnson/Gamroth to approve. The Executive Committee considered a substitute resolution Item #11a. Motion by T. Johnson/Hammes to table this resolution passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 excused – Plesha, Wood and Meyer.

COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN MUNICIPAL TRANSIT UTILITY AND EXPANSION OF SERVICE TO LA CROSSE COUNTY LAKEVIEW AREA

WHEREAS, there is a need for the expansion of bus service from the City of La Crosse to certain outlying areas in La Crosse County; and, WHEREAS, there is a desire on behalf of La Crosse County and the City of La Crosse to cooperate in transportation matters on a county-wide basis; and, WHEREAS, the County desires to be further involved in matters involving the City of La Crosse Mass Transit Utility (MTU); and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of La Crosse County to expand bus service to such areas as Lakeview Health Center and the Lakeview Business Park. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board requests the City of La Crosse to allow the appointment by the County Board Chair of one member from the La Crosse County Board to the MTU Board. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that County staff from the Planning Department work with the City of La Crosse, Village of West Salem and the MTU Board towards the creation of a fixed route service to Lakeview Health Center and the Lakeview Business Park to begin in 2009, as long as such service does not jeopardize any existing shared ride system. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Planner report progress with the creation of such a fixed route service to the La Crosse County Board by June 1, 2008.

FISCAL NOTE: No immediate funding impact – potentially funded in part by the County from funds in the 2009 budget.

Motion by T. Johnson/Bina to send the resolution back to the Mass Transit Utility Study Ad Hoc Committee and to the Executive Committee. Discussion ensued. Motion passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 excused – Plesha, Wood and Meyer.

RESOLUTION #42-8/07 RE: AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN LEGAL REVIEW AND POSSIBLE CHALLENGE TO XCEL ENERGY RATE INCREASE

WHEREAS, Xcel Energy has filed an application with the Public Service Commission requesting an increase in electric and natural gas rates, effective January 1, 2008; and, WHEREAS, the City of La Crosse will retain the law firm of Boardman, Suhr, Curry & Field, LLP in Madison, Wisconsin to review the application filed by the Xcel Energy and, if recommended, to protest the increase before the Public Service Commission; and, WHEREAS, the City of La Crosse has requested the County of La Crosse to join the City of La Crosse and the School District of La Crosse in this effort to maintain reasonable electric and natural gas rates for the area; and, WHEREAS, the City of La Crosse has been successful in the past in challenging a similar rate increase by Xcel Energy. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board hereby authorizes the County to participate in the legal review to possibly challenge Xcel Energy’s recent proposed increase in the electric and natural gas rates with the other participating governmental bodies by contributing an equal share with the other participants, not to exceed $4,000. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Board Chair and County Clerk are hereby authorized to execute any documents needed to accomplish this resolution, after approval by Corporation Counsel.

FISCAL NOTE: Funding from the General Fund Operating Contingency Account, Org. #1063, Account 79028.

Motion by T. Johnson/Ehrsam to approve. Discussion ensued. Motion passed on a voice vote with 31 ayes and 1 no – Spiker and 3 excused – Plesha, Wood and Meyer.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: ORDINANCE #57 TO AMEND CHAPTER 3 ENTITLED “PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATIVE RULES” OF THE GENERAL CODE OF LA CROSSE COUNTY, WISCONSIN

The ordinance was referred for 30 days. The ordinance is on file and open for public inspection in the office of the County Clerk and on the La Crosse County web site at: www.co.la-crosse.wi.us. Upon adoption and publication it will be incorporated into the La Crosse County General Code of Ordinances.

WHEREAS, according to the National Council of State Legislatures evidence has been mounting for almost a decade that talking on a mobile phone impairs a driver’s ability to operate an automobile, especially among younger drivers who statically account for a disproportionate amount of automobile accidents; and, WHEREAS, attempts to limit drivers’ cell phone usage has a long and unsuccessful history in the Wisconsin State Legislature; and, WHEREAS, State Representative Jerry Petrowski (R-Marathon) has recently reintroduced AB 464, a bill that would outlaw cell phone usage for drivers between the ages of 15 and 17 who possess instructional permits or probationary licenses and would also apply to motorcycle drivers under the age of 18; and, WHEREAS, a Wisconsin Department of Transportation report found that more than one in eighteen drivers had an accident in 2006, which is a higher rate than any other age group; and, WHEREAS, the ban would apply to cell phone and other wireless communication devices, such as a Blackberry or pagers, except cell phones could be used in an emergency; and, WHEREAS, under this legislation a first offense carries a $50 fine, while each subsequent offense would be $100. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County board does hereby express strong support of AB 464 with the resounding awareness that the safety of our children should be a priority for both majority parties in the Wisconsin State Legislature. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is hereby instructed to send a copy of this resolution to the legislative offices of State Representatives’ Jennifer Shilling, Lee Nerison, Assembly Speaker Huebsch, and State Senator Dan Kapanke and State Senate Majority Leader Judy Robson.

Motion by T. Johnson/Burke to defeat the resolution as it failed in the Executive Committee by a vote of 1 for and 5 against and 3 excused. Discussion ensued. Roll call vote to reject the resolution passed with 18 ayes and 14 nays. Those voting nay were Geary, Hampson, Freedland, Medinger, Gillett, Schippers, J. Johnson, Ebert, Ehrsam, Maney, Montgomery, Schroeder, Berns and Fisher. There were 3 excused – Plesha, Wood and Meyer.

Motion by T. Johnson/Hammes to go into closed session at 7:05 p.m. pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes Section 19.85 (1)(g) conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved TO WIT: NOTICE OF CLAIM AND NOTICE OF INJURY ON BEHALF OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN KING passed on a unanimous voice vote with 1 abstention – Belzer and 3 excused – Plesha, Wood and Meyer. Supervisor Belzer left the room.

No action was taken in closed session. Motion by Hammes/L. Pfaff to reconvene into open session at 7:31 p.m. passed on a voice vote with 1 abstention – Belzer and 3 excused – Plesha, Wood and Meyer.

The heart felt condolences of the La Crosse County Board go out to the family of John King. After his death in the La Crosse County Jail on April 18, 2007, Sheriff Steve Helgeson requested an independent investigation by the Juneau County Sheriff’s Department. The report of the independent investigator concluded that while Mr. King’s death is tragic, it was not due to any wrongdoing or inappropriate acts by the jail or medical staff. The results of two autopsies indicated that Mr. King died of natural causes. Since this matter was presented to La Crosse County on August 15, 2007, as a claim for potential litigation, it has been referred to the County’s insurance company for evaluation of the merits of the claim. After this additional independent review has been completed, recommendations will be made to the County as to the process that should be followed in responding to the claim that was presented. The County Board has taken no action on the claim at this time, but will await the results of the evaluation by its insurance company. Any future comments on this matter will be made by the County’s Corporation Counsel.

RESOLUTION #43-8/07 RE: AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CARE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION 2007 BUDGET AND BUSINESS PLAN TO ADD STAFF

WHEREAS, the Care Management Organization (CMO) realized a positive margin of $1,136,001 through April 2007 and reserves of $1,265,051 in excess of solvency requirements; and WHEREAS, membership in the CMO has continued to grow and with this growth comes increased revenue for each new enrollee; and WHEREAS, the CMO has added several Social Work and Community Health Nurse positions by budget amendments this year to meet this membership growth, necessitating the addition of one case management unit to be headed by a CMO supervisor; and WHEREAS, CMO membership growth has resulted in need to contract with additional providers and in increased activity in managing provider relations; and WHEREAS, the CMO anticipates the need to add the following positions in 2007 due to increased membership growth and provider network development activity:

WHEREAS, the above-mentioned positions total annual cost is $138,982 and the net change is $34,746 increase in expenditures for 2007, all to be covered by capitation from increased enrollment. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors authorize its CMO in 2007 to add the aforementioned positions to its budget, all of which will be paid out of the state capitation.

FISCAL NOTE: Cost of new positions for 2007 will be $34,746, which is less than the annual cost shown above due to an October 1 hiring date. All new positions and expenditures for the CMO will be paid out of the State per member per month capitation rate and no county levy will be involved.

Motion by Hampson/Hammes to approve. Discussion ensued. Gerald Huber, Human Services Director answered questions. Motion passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 excused – Plesha, Wood and Meyer.

RESOLUTION #44-8/07 RE: AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER OF WESTERN WISCONSIN HIRING OF NECESSARY STAFF

WHEREAS, La Crosse County has operated a single county Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) since late 1998; and WHEREAS, County Boards of La Crosse, Monroe, Jackson and Vernon Counties passed Resolutions in May/June of this year authorizing the development for one regional ADRC; and WHEREAS, an Application has been submitted to the state Department of Health & Family Services (DHFS) to form a regional entity with La Crosse County as the lead for this four county group called the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Western Wisconsin (ADRC-WW); and WHEREAS, La Crosse will need to hire additional staff to operate this Center; and WHEREAS, all positions will be covered with additional State/Federal dollars. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that La Crosse County be authorized to accept the contract for additional funding to operate a regional ADRC; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that La Crosse County authorize the creation and hiring of seven ADRC positions in 2007 as listed:

2 - October 1^st Disability Benefit Specialist Supervisor with a pay rate of B14

FISCAL NOTE: There is no impact on county levy as all costs are covered by the regional ADRC budget comprised of all State/Federal dollars.

Motion by Hampson/Gamroth to approved passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 excused – Plesha, Wood and Meyer.

RESOLUTION #45-8/07 RE: START-UP COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REGIONAL EXPANSION OF FAMILY CARE

WHEREAS, La Crosse County in the year 2000 piloted the Family Care Program with four other counties and the state to provide for long-term care reform in Wisconsin; and WHEREAS, the La Crosse County Care Management Organization currently provides care management and contracted services to over 1,780 members; and WHEREAS, the contract with the Wisconsin state Department of Health & Family Services provides full funding to La Crosse County’s Care Management Organization through a Medicaid capitated payment for each member enrolled; and WHEREAS, the West Central Consortium (WCC) consisting of La Crosse, Vernon, Buffalo, Trempealeau, Jackson, Monroe, Clark and Pepin Counties received a planning grant in 2005 from the Department of Health & Family Services to plan for the regional expansion of Family Care; and WHEREAS, the WCC has submitted its response to the state’s Request for Proposal to expand Family Care in July 2007; and WHEREAS, the WCC will be working with the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) to develop a governing structure consistent with the Long Term Care District in the Governor’s biennial budget that will be the new legal entity to administer the managed care organization; and WHEREAS, in the planning process to expand Family Care, the consortium and its consultant, The Management Group, identified start-up responsibilities and costs associated with planning the regional managed care organization including 13 positions (listed below) totaling $ 240,901 of salaries and fringes for 2007 needed for preparing for the regional expansion of Family Care; and

WHEREAS, the La Crosse County Care Management Organization anticipates the need to invest approximately $235,000 in additional start-up requirements including furniture, equipment, and office space; and WHEREAS, these costs will be paid out of the existing reserve of the Care Management Organization while maintaining their current risk reserve and solvency contractual requirements with the state. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors authorizes the La Crosse County Care Management Organization to hire the positions at an estimated cost of $240,901 as listed above in this resolution as part of the start-up process for the regional expansion of Family Care; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors authorizes the La Crosse County Care Management Organization to use a portion of its existing reserve funds up to $235,000 to plan and begin the process for developing business systems including furniture, equipment and office space as part of regional expansion.

FISCAL NOTE: The La Crosse County Care Management Organization is currently adding over $200,000 a month into its reserve fund which is projected to be near $5 million at the end of the year. This is well beyond the current required risk reserve that is part of the contract the Care Management Organization has with the state. The Wisconsin state Department of Health & Family Services indicates the Care Management Organization can “replenish” its initial start up costs for expansion with an enhanced per member per month capitated rate once other counties begin to enroll members. No county funding is involved with this start-up project.

Motion by Hampson/Burke to approve. Discussion ensued. Motion passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 excused – Plesha, Wood and Meyer.

RESOLUTION #46-8/07 RE: SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL FUNDING ACCEPTANCE AND NEW POSITION APPROVAL

WHEREAS, being overweight has adverse health effects and the number of overweight children in La Crosse County is increasing and one way to prevent this problem is to encourage exercise including walking and biking; and, WHEREAS, a joint effort with the Cities of La Crosse and Onalaska and La Crosse County has resulted in “Safe Routes to School” funds being allocated to La Crosse County to plan for improving the sidewalk infrastructure that will enable walking and biking as safe option for children to go to school; and, WHEREAS, this two year contract would cover the cost of staff to expand this planning effort to other communities and with all public school districts as well as private schools in the county; and, WHEREAS, there is funding from the Wisconsin Dept of Transportation to support this program, including staff time, in the amount of $137,120. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the “Safe Routes to School” funding be accepted. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Health Dept is authorized to hire one additional full-time Health Educator I effective September 1, 2007 to continue as long as the funding continues.

FISCAL NOTE: The estimated annual cost of a Health Educator I is $37,030 wage and $18,515 fringe for a total annual cost estimate of $55,545. The position and contract is fully funded by the State.

Motion by Hampson/Billings to approve. Discussion ensued. Doug Mormann, Health Director answered questions. Motion by Ehrsam/Schippers to closed debate passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 - excused – Plesha, Wood and Meyer. Motion passed on a voice vote with 27 ayes and 4 nays and 3 excused – Plesha, Wood and Meyer. Those voting nay were Maney, Hanson, Hammes and Spiker.

WHEREAS, a safe and efficient transportation system is vital to the economy of Wisconsin; and, WHEREAS, Interstate 90 (I-90) is the back bone of the transportation system in supplying goods and services locally and beyond thus making it imperative to keep traffic moving even in the event of accidents and disasters that may close sections of I-90; and, WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WDOT) has already developed alternate routes to move traffic safely and efficiently around the I-90 closures using local highways in other areas of the state with good results. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board does hereby authorize the County Board Chair to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the WDOT after approval of Corporation Counsel that allows sections of CTH “B” in the Town of Campbell, CTH “OT” between CTH “SN” and STH 35, CTH “C” in the Village of West Salem and CTH “B” from West Salem to STH 162 to be designated as I-90 Alternate Routes. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that WDOT shall cover the costs of signs, sign installation and maintenance marking these designated alternate routes.

Motion by Spiker/Schroeder to approve. Discussion ensued. Motion passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 excused – Plesha, Wood and Meyer.

WHEREAS, the County took certain property in the Town of Shelby in the Wedgewood Valley Addition, computer parcel #11-676-0, pursuant to a tax foreclosure action filed in the year 2004; and, WHEREAS, the Town of Shelby desires to purchase said property by paying the outstanding taxes against said property; and, WHEREAS, La Crosse County is authorized to sell the parcel to the Town of Shelby without publicly advertising the property for bids pursuant to Section 75.69, Wis. Stats.; and, WHEREAS, this parcel is a small piece of land where the Wedgewood Addition sign is located, and the Town of Shelby is willing to maintain the property. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board hereby authorizes the sale of said property to the Town of Shelby for payment of the outstanding taxes against said parcel in the amount of $19.85. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board Chair and County Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a quit claim deed to transfer the property to the Town of Shelby.

FISCAL NOTE: No County funds expended. Payment to be deposited in the General Fund, County Tax Certificates account, Org. 100, Acct. 11000.

Motion by Spiker/Richmond to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 excused – Plesha, Wood and Meyer.

RESOLUTION #49-8/07 RE: AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM BUDGETED RESERVE TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A BATH/SHOWER FACILITY AT VETERANS MEMORIAL CAMPGROUND

WHEREAS, bids were received from eight vendors for the construction of a Bath/Shower Facility at Veterans Memorial Campground; and, WHEREAS, the total estimated construction costs include the low bid of $249,925 plus architectural, engineering, and contingency costs for a total project of $287,000; and, WHEREAS, the La Crosse County Facilities Department budgeted $175,000 in the 2006 budget for this project; and, WHEREAS, the Facilities Department has money available in budgeted reserve accounts for Vets Park Maintenance Shop ($50,000) and Campground Expansion ($149,625); and, WHEREAS, it is necessary to transfer $50,000 from the Park Maintenance Shop Budgeted Reserve account and $62,000 from the Campground Expansion Budgeted Reserve account to complete this project. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors hereby accepts the bid of RJ Jurowski Construction Inc in the amount of $249,925. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Finance Department be hereby authorized to transfer $50,000 from the Park Maintenance Shop Budgeted Reserve account and $62,000 from the Campground Expansion Budgeted Reserve account to the Capital Improvement-Parks & Campgrounds account.

FISCAL NOTE: $50,000 from Account 1082-79200 and $62,000 from Account 1082-79076 to Account 1082-87034 Capital Improvement-Parks & Campgrounds.

Motion by Spiker/L. Pfaff to approve. Discussion ensued. Jim Speropulos, Facilities Director answered questions. Motion passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 excused – Plesha, Wood and Meyer.

RESOLUTION #50-8/07 RE: AUTHORIZATION FOR LA CROSSE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND, INC. TO ACT AS AGENT FOR LA CROSSE COUNTY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PHASE 2 OF THE LAKEVIEW BUSINESS PARK

WHEREAS, by Resolution #56-8/03 the County Board of Supervisors authorized the County to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement concerning the development of the Lakeview Business Park; and, WHEREAS, by Resolution #60-11/06 the La Crosse County Board endorsed the project plan for Tax Incremental District #1 and approved a municipal revenue sharing Agreement between the Village of West Salem and the County of La Crosse; and, WHEREAS, the La Crosse County Economic Development Fund, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Fund”) has provided significant opportunities for retention and expansion of current and new La Crosse County businesses by promoting the development of Lakeview Business Park, Phase 1; and, WHEREAS, it is advantageous to La Crosse County to authorize the Fund to negotiate with developers for proposed economic development projects on County property in Phase 2 of the Lakeview Business Park; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of La Crosse County for the Fund to develop increments of Phase 2 if two conditions are present, which conditions are that the Fund has secured development agreements and revenue sources to guarantee a minimum projected 35% of the necessary tax increment for the Tax Incremental District to succeed in 13 years or less and that the Fund has complied with all of the conditions contained in the revenue sharing agreement and TIF Project Plan as referenced in the above resolutions. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board authorizes the Fund to act as La Crosse County’s agent in developing Phase 2 of the Lakeview Business Park by exercising its operating authority within the requirements of s. 59.57, Wis. Stats., and by performing such powers as negotiating developer’s agreements with potential tenants, and administrating grants, loans, project bidding and required financing regarding County lands located in Phase 2 of the Lakeview Business Park in accordance with the above-referenced conditions.

FISCAL NOTE: La Crosse County Economic Development Fund, Inc. shall be responsible to repay La Crosse County one half of all land sale proceeds within 1 year after the sale of each parcel.