LA CROSSE COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS

MONTHLY MEETING

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2007

The La Crosse County Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting was held on September 20, 2007 in the Administrative Center, Room B410.  Chair Doyle called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  The County Clerk, Marion I. Naegle, took attendance.  All supervisors were present except as noted:

INVOCATION – Supervisor Maureen Freedland gave the invocation.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

·   COUNTY BOARD CHAIR REPORT

o   SUPERVISOR CONFERENCE REPORTS

·          SEBRANEK – Amtrack goes to Wisconsin Dells and is cheap fare for anyone interested for the Wisconsin County Association (WCA) Conference.

·          BINA – Has raffle tickets for sale for the Resource and Development State Organization for Conservation.

·          FREEDLAND –Announced the upcoming presentation on Sustainability, the New Economy and the Eco-Municipality Movement, at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse (UWL) on Monday October 8^th by Fred Schnook.

·          BURKE – Five supervisors attended an impressive presentation at the Evidence Based Practice Conference.  Supervisor Burke is hoping to have the full Board hear the presentation soon.

·   COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT

o   2008 BUDGET: PROPERTY TAXES, LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER AND PUBLIC HEARING

·          HIGHLIGHTS OF RECENT LA CROSSE COUNTY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

o         Lakeview Health Care Center Collaboration and multi-faceted plan

o         Lakeview Business Park and master plan

o         Nationally recognized redesign of Criminal Justice system

o         Improved tax levy restraint

o         Independent recognition of financial strength and reporting excellence

o         Tax levy control and budget management

o         Growth of strong financial position

o         Financial turnaround of La Crosse County Care Management Organization (CMO)

o         Transition of CMO to a regional Managed Care Organization

o         Eco County designation

o         Solid Waste disposal enhancements

o         Comprehensive plan

·          PROPERTY TAX SUMMARY:  The County portion of La Crosse County property taxes are one of the lowest in the State despite a lower than average tax base.

·          LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER ADDITION:  No property tax increase is needed to construct the Law Enforcement Center addition; by paying off debt for a highway project in 2007 there is room for the debt payment for the LEC Addition without raising the tax rate. 

·          PUBLIC HEARING:  There will be a Public Hearing on the LEC Addition at Logan Middle School on October 2, 2007.

o   THE WISCONSIN WAY - A public conversation about lowering property taxes and ensuring excellence in education and public service:

Where: Onalaska Omni Center, 255 Riders Club Rd, Onalaska

When:   7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wed., October 10, 2007

How:    Register with your community team leader or sign up online at www.wisconsinway.org

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by Plesha/Gamroth to approve by consent agenda the minutes of the County Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting held August 16, 2007 and the Planning Meeting held September 10, 2007, and the Claims List for $31,841,479.27 passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Hampson, Wood and Maney.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 502 FILED BY CHAD VANDENLANGENBERG, GIS SPECIALIST/ENFORCEMENT OFFICER LA CROSSE COUNTY ZONING, PLANNING AND LAND INFORMATION DEPARTMENT TO TERMINATE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 502 ISSUED TO ROBERT L. HAPPEL TO CONSTRUCT PALLETS, STORE LUMBER, PALLETS, SACK FEED, SEED AND FARM MACHINERY IN PROPOSED BUILDING

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered the application filed by:  Chad Vandenlangenberg, Gis Specialist/Enforcement Officer La Crosse County Zoning, Planning and Land Information Department, 400 4^th St N – Room 3170 La Crosse WI 54601 and having held a public hearing on the 4^th  day of September, 2007 on a petition to terminate Conditional Use Permit No. 502 issued to Robert L. Happel, N9002 Christopherson Rd, Holmen WI 54636, and passed by the County Board on May 18, 2000, to construct pallets, to store lumber and pallets, to store sack feed, seed and farm machinery in 60’ x 64’ proposed building.  Reason for terminating – permit never utilized, the conditional use has been discontinued for a period of 12 consecutive months.  On land that is zoned Exclusive Agricultural District in the Town of Holland on land described as follows:  Described as:  The SE-SE of Section 7, T 18 N, R 7 W.  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:  Approve termination.  By a unanimous vote, the Committee recommended to approve termination of Conditional Use Permit No. 502.  The County Board took the following action this 20^th day of September, 2007:  Approved termination.

PLANNING, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Motion by Hammes/Meyer to approve the termination as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Hampson, Wood and Maney.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 596 FILED BY CHAD VANDENLANGENBERG, GIS SPECIALIST/ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, LA CROSSE COUNTY ZONING, PLANNING AND LAND INFORMATION DEPARTMENT TO TERMINATE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 596 ISSUED TO DAVID AND STEPHANIE BENTZEN TO OPERATE A SIGN CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR BUSINESS FROM THE RESIDENCE

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered the application filed by:  Chad Vandenlangenberg, Gis Specialist/Enforcement Officer La Crosse County Zoning, Planning And Land Information Department 400 4^th St N – room 3170 La Crosse WI 54601 and having held a public hearing on the 4^TH  day of September, 2007 on a petition to terminate Conditional Use Permit No. 596 issued to David and Stephanie Bentzen, W7824 Meadow Way, Holmen WI 54636, and passed by the County Board on September 19, 2002 to operate a sign construction and repair business from the residence.  Reason for terminating – business moved to 336 2^nd Ave S, Onalaska, WI in 2004, the business has been discontinued at the Holmen residence for a period of 12 consecutive months.  On land that is zoned Residential  District “A” in the Town of Holland on land described as follows:  Described as:  Lot 5 Block 5 of 1^st Addition to Country Estates.  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:  Approve termination.  By unanimous vote, the Committee recommended termination of Conditional Use Permit No. 596.  The County Board took the following action this 20^th day of September, 2007.  Approved termination.

PLANNING, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Motion by Hammes/Bina to approve the termination as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Hampson, Wood and Maney.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 753 FILED BY GERALD AND BETH HOTH AND MATT HOTH TO OPERATE AN OUTSIDE SAW MILL ON THE FAMILY FARM, WITH ONE SMALL STORAGE SHED, ALL OF WHICH ARE EAST OF COUNTY ROAD EE IN THE TOWN OF BURNS

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered the application filed by:  Gerald and Beth Hoth N7103 County Rd EE Bangor WI  54614, and Matt Hoth N6057 Big Creek Rd Bangor WI 54614 and having held a public hearing on the 4^th day of September 2007 for a Conditional Use Permit to  operate an outside saw mill on the family farm, with one small storage shed, all of which are east of County Road EE on land that is zoned Exclusive Agricultural District in the Town(s) of Burns on land described as follows:  The fractional NW-NW of Section 3, T 17 N, R 5 W. Town of Burns.  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 subject to 4 conditions.  By a unanimous vote, the Committee recommended approval of this Conditional Use Permit subject to 4 conditions.  See Exhibit “A” attached.  The County Board took the following action this 20^th day of September, 2007:  Approved subject to conditions as outlined.

PLANNING, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Motion by Hammes/L. Pfaff to approve as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Hampson, Wood and Maney.

ZONING ORDINANCE #Z160-9/07 RE:  PETITION NO. 1748 FILED BY PATRICK STRUPP W & G STRUPP REAL ESTATE LLC & STRUPP TRUCKING INC & CALVIN D. FOSSEDAL TO REZONE FROM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT “A” AND COMMERCIAL DISTRICT “B” TO COMMERCIAL DISTRICT “C” IN THE TOWNS OF MEDARY

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered Petition No. 1748 to amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by:  Patrick Strupp N3567 Shiftar Rd La Crosse WI 54601, O/B/O W & G Strupp Real Estate LLC & Strupp Trucking Inc & Calvin D. Fossedal, N3554 Shiftar Rd La Crosse WI 54601 and having held a public hearing on the 30^th day of July 2007 and referred to the 4^th day of September 2007 to rezone from Residential District “A” and Commercial District “B” to Commercial District “C” the following described land in the Town(s) of Medary.  Part of the SE-NW of Section 21, T 16 N, R 7 W described in tax parcels 9-1006-1, 9-1011-0, 9-1012-0 and 9-1014-0.  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:  Approve.  By a vote of 6 in favor (1 excused – Kapanke) the Committee recommended approval of the zoning change to Commercial District “C.”  (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 20^th day of September, 2007:  Approved the petition as submitted, becomes an ordinance.

PLANNING, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Motion by Hammes/Schroeder to approve as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Hampson, Wood and Maney.

ZONING ORDINANCE #Z161-9/07 RE:  PETITION NO. 1752 FILED BY BENJAMIN H. AND KRISTINA M. ALLEN TO REZONE FROM EXCLUSIVE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT “A” IN THE TOWN OF BANGOR

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered Petition No. 1752 to amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by:  Benjamin H. and Kristina M. Allen 1311 Bangor St/PO Box 61 Bangor WI 54614 and having held a public hearing on the 4^th day of September 2007 to rezone from Exclusive Agricultural District to Residential District “A” the following described land in the Town(s) of Bangor. A 2.0 acre parcel on land described as:  Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 20 in Volume 12.  Town of Bangor.  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:  Approve.  By a vote of 6 in favor, 1 opposed – Hanson, the Committee recommended approval of this zoning change 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 20^th day of September, 2007:  Approved the petition as submitted, becomes an ordinance.

PLANNING, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Motion by Hammes/Bina to approve as recommended by the Committee.  Discussion ensued.  County Planner Handy responded to questions from the Board.  The ordinance passed on a roll call vote with 26 ayes and 4 nays – Billings, T. Johnson, Burke and Hanson with 5 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Hampson, Wood and Maney.

ZONING ORDINANCE #Z162-9/07 RE:  PETITION NO. 1753 FILED BY CHAD L. AND KAREN M. MCCATHIE TO REZONE FROM EXCLUSIVE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT “A” IN THE TOWN OF ONALASKA

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered Petition No. 1753 to amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by:  Chad L. and Karen M. McCathie W5548 Olson Rd Holmen WI 54636 and having held a public hearing on the 4^th day of September 2007 to rezone from Exclusive Agricultural District to Agricultural District “A” the following described land in the Town(s) of Onalaska.  An 11.51 acre parcel on land described as:  Part of the NE-NW and part of the W½-SE-NW in Section 14, T 17 N, R 7 W described in tax parcel 10-276-0.  Town of Onalaska.  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:  Approve as Conditional Zoning.  By a unanimous vote, the Committee recommended approval as Agricultural District “A” Conditional Zoning, subject to the recording of deed restrictions indicating the property can not be further subdivided and use is for one single-family residence.  The Onalaska Town Board and La Crosse County Board must amend their land use plans to show the residential use.  (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 20^th day of September, 2007:  Approved the petition with amendments/conditions, becomes an ordinance, after recording conditions.

PLANNING, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Motion by Hammes/Gillette to approve as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Hampson, Wood and Maney.

ZONING ORDINANCE #Z163-9/07 RE:  PETITION NO. 1754 FILED BY GARY LANKE O/B/O LISA E. LANKE AND STEVEN O. STOLFUSS TO REZONE FROM TRANSITIONAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT “A” IN THE TOWN OF HOLLAND

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered Petition No. 1754 to amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by:  Gary Lanke 277 Fireside Dr La Crescent MN 55947, O/B/O Lisa E. Lanke and Steven O. Stolfuss 29016 46 Place N Cave Creek AZ 85331 and having held a public hearing on the 4^th day of September 2007 to rezone from Transitional Agricultural District to Agricultural District “A” the following described land in the Town(s) of Holland.  Part of the N½ -SW of Section 14, T 18 N, R 8 W more fully described in tax parcel 8-979-0.  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:  Approve as Conditional Zoning.  By unanimous vote, the Committee recommended approval as Agricultural District “A” Conditional Zoning, subject to the recording of deed restrictions indicating the parcel can not be further subdivided and the land use is for one single-family residence only.  (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 20^th day of September, 2007:  Approved the petition with amendments/conditions, becomes an ordinance, after recording conditions.

PLANNING, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Motion by Hammes/Meyer to approve as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Hampson, Wood and Maney.

ZONING ORDINANCE #Z164-9/07 RE:  PETITION NO. 1755 FILED BY LINDA M. JOHNSON O/B/O RICHARD J. LEPSCH TO REZONE FROM AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT “A” TO RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT “A” IN THE TOWN OF SHELBY

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered Petition No. 1755 to amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by:  Linda M. Johnson 2111 Travis St La Crosse WI  54601, O/B/O Richard J. Lepsch 9466 Hale Ave S Cottage Grove MN 55016 and having held a public hearing on the 4^th day of September 2007 to rezone from Agricultural District “A” to Residential District “A” the following described land in the Town(s) of  Shelby Outlot 1 except the north 100 feet of Skyline Subdivision and part of the NW-NE of Section 15, T 15 N, R 7 W more fully described in tax parcel 11-1124-0.  Town of Shelby.  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:  Approve.  By unanimous vote, the Committee recommended approval of the zoning change to Residential District “A” in order to create two separate single family residential parcels.  (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 20^th day of September, 2007:  Approved the petition as submitted, becomes an ordinance.

PLANNING, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Motion by Hammes/Meyer to approve as recommended by the Committee passed on a voice vote with 29 ayes and 1 abstention – Medinger and 5 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Hampson, Wood and Maney.

ZONING ORDINANCE #Z165-9/07 RE:  PETITION NO. 1756 FILED BY GARY L. AND SCOTT GARTNER O/B/O G & M GARTNER LLC TO REZONE FROM COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT “A” TO COMMERCIAL DISTRICT “B” IN THE TOWN OF CAMPBELL

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered Petition No. 1756 to amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by:  Gary L. and Scott Gartner 3100 Lincoln Ave La Crosse WI  54601, O/B/O G & M Gartner LLC and having held a public hearing on the 4^th day of September 2007 to rezone from Commercial District AND Agricultural District “A” to Commercial District “B” the following described land in the Town(s) of Campbell.  Part of Government Lot 5 in Section 19, T 16 N, R 7 W more fully described in tax parcel 4-859-0.  Town of Campbell.  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:  Approve.  By unanimous vote, the Committee recommended approval of this zoning change to Commercial District “B” in order to eliminate the parcels legal non-conforming status.  (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 20^th day of September, 2007:  Approved the petition as submitted, becomes an ordinance.

PLANNING, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Motion by Hammes/Schroeder to approve as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Hampson, Wood and Maney.

ZONING ORDINANCE #Z166-9/07 RE:  PETITION NO. 1757 FILED BY MARK D. DUMMER O/B/O RODNEY R. LOGING TO REZONE FROM EXCLUSIVE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT “A” IN THE TOWN OF GREENFIELD

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered Petition No. 1757 to amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by:  Mark D. Dummer N5530 Hole Rd West Salem WI  54669 O/B/O Rodney R. Loging N2441 County Rd YY La Crosse WI 54601 and having held a public hearing on the 4^th day of September 2007 to rezone from Exclusive Agricultural District to Agricultural  District “A” the following described land in the Town(s) of Greenfield Part of the NE-NW, of the NW-NW, and of the SW-NW of Section 3, T 15 N, R 6 W described as:  Commencing at the N¼ corner of Section 3; S74°04’18”W 1262.13’ to the intersection of the westerly right-of-way line of County Highway YY and the east line of the west 114.00’ of the NE-NW, the point of beginning of this description; S01°44’42”W 1106.28’ along the east line of 114.00’ of the NE-NW of said Section 3, to a point on the north line of the SE-NW of Section 3; N89°10’55”W 114.01’ along the north line of the SE-NW to the Northwest corner of the SE-NW, S01°44’42” W 138.05’ along the west line of the SE-NW, N89°10’55”W 393.74’; N01°44’42”E 658.62’; N15°56’20”E, 497.84’; Northeasterly 76.34’ along the arc of a 67.00’radius curve concave to the Southeast, the chord of which bears N48°34’50”E and measures 72.28’; thence N81°13’20”E 338.58’ to the point of beginning of this description.  Town of Greenfield.  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:  Approve as Conditional Zoning.  By a unanimous vote, the Committee recommended approval of the zoning change to Agricultural District “A” Conditional Zoning, subject to the recording of deed restrictions indicating the parcel can not be further subdivided and the land use is for one single-family residence.  (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 20^th day of September, 2007:  Approved the petition with amendments/conditions, becomes an ordinance, after recording conditions.

PLANNING, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Motion by Hammes/Bina to approve as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Hampson, Wood and Maney.

REFERRED PETITION

PLANNING, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RE:  PETITION NO. 1759 FILED BY THOMAS WHITNEY O/B/O JAMES W. DAVIS TO REZONE FROM AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT “A” TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT “B” IN THE TOWN OF HAMILTON

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered Petition No. 1759 to amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by:  Thomas Whitney 3638 E Blackhawk Dr   Milton WI  53563, O/B/O James W. Davis 11002 460^TH St Wanamingo MN 55983 and having held a public hearing on the 4^th day of September 2007 to rezone from Agricultural District “A” to Agricultural District “B” the following described land in the Town(s) of Hamilton.  Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 33 in Volume 4.  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:  Approve.  By unanimous vote, the Committee recommended approval of the zoning change to Agricultural District “B” in order to expand the existing campground.  (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 20^th day of September, 2007:  Referred the petition back to the Committee.

Motion by Hammes/Meyer to approve.  Discussion ensued.  Motion by Hammes/Rauk to refer back to the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Hampson, Wood and Maney.

RESOLUTION #51-9/07 RE: SUPPORTING CHANGE FOR RETURNING FEDERAL FUNDS FROM CERTIFIED PUBLIC EXPENDITURES OF COUNTY NURSING HOMES

WHEREAS, La Crosse County owns and operates two skilled nursing facilities that provide a safety net for a population that has difficulty securing services elsewhere because of the special and expensive care that is required; and WHEREAS, Lakeview operates at a loss each year because of the difficulty and high cost of providing care, and La Crosse County has been forced to fund approximately $2.3 million per year to supplement the facility’s operating losses; and WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin claims those losses in reports to the federal government and receives 58% matching funds to compensate for the reported losses under the Certified Public Expenditure (CPE) program; and WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin claimed approximately $90,000,000 in federal funds for state-wide governmental nursing home losses in budget years 2005-2007, and diverted these funds from counties to the State’s Medicaid Trust Fund; and WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin decreased supplemental funding from the Intergovernmental Transfer Program (ITP) for governmental nursing homes from $54,773,148 to $37,100,000 and diverted $17,673,148 from counties to the State’s Medicaid Trust Fund resulting in a $540,631 decrease in ITP funds to Lakeview and $290,508 to Hillview.  WHEREAS, the 2007-2009 State Budget proposed by Governor Doyle estimates claiming $77,000,000 in Federal Funds for state-wide governmental nursing home losses and diverting these funds from counties to the state’s Medicaid Trust Fund.  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors supports returning all Federal funds received from the Certified Public Expenditures of county nursing homes be returned to the county nursing homes in order to bring direct tax relief to the citizens of La Crosse County.

FISCAL NOTE:  Adequate Federal and State reimbursement is extremely important in controlling local property tax levy for our nursing homes.

AGING AND LONG TERM CARE COMMITTEE

Motion by Plesha/Gamroth to approve.  Discussion ensued.  Lakeview Administrator Semb responded to questions from the Board.  The motion to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Hampson, Wood and Maney.

RESOLUTION #52-9/07  RE:  AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT BIDS TO REMODEL FOR A COMMUNITY BASED RESIDENTIAL FACILITY WITHIN LAKEVIEW HEALTH CENTER

WHEREAS, state law continues to require community placement plans for persons with mental illness to increase placement in the community rather than in nursing homes; and, WHEREAS, Lakeview Health Center is one of the primary providers of services to meet the needs of these individuals who are under the care and custody of the La Crosse County Human Services Department; and WHEREAS, bids were received on Friday, August 31, 2007, for remodeling of a portion of the A-Wing at Lakeview Health Center for a Community Based Residential Facility; and, WHEREAS, funds for this project will be borrowed from the General Fund at 5% over 20 years and Lakeview will make monthly payments to repay the loan; and, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board does hereby approve the low bid from Market & Johnson in the amount of $273,310 for remodeling of a portion of the A-Wing at Lakeview Health Center for a Community Based Residential Facility.  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total project costs will include remodeling of $273,310, Architectural & Engineering fees of $19,132, and a contingency amount of $25,558; total project costs not to exceed $318,000.  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board Chair is hereby authorized to execute a contract, in accordance with the bid proposals and the bid specifications, after approval by Corporation Counsel.

FISCAL NOTE: Funds will be borrowed from the General Fund for a 20 year term at 5% interest (Maximum Principal amount $318,000; Interest $185,678).

BID/QUOTE SUMMARY

AGING AND LONG TERM CARE COMMITTEE

Motion by Plesha/Freedland to approve.  Discussion ensued.  The motion to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Hampson, Wood and Maney.

RESOLUTION #53-9/07  RE:  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 transit 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 county-wide transit services; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of La Crosse County to expand bus service transit 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 work with the City of La Crosse, Village of West Salem, Onalaska-Holmen-West Salem Public Transit (Running, Inc.) 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 staff 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.

MASS TRANSIT UTILITY STUDY AD HOC COMMITTEE

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Motion by T. Johnson/Medinger to approve.  Motion by Medinger/T. Johnson to amend as indicated in substitute resolution placed on each supervisor’s desk prior to the meeting.  Discussion ensued.  Motion by Ebert/Hanson to refer for 30 days to be reconsidered by the Board failed on a voice vote with 4 ayes, 26 nays and 5 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Hampson, Wood and Maney.  Those voting nay to refer for 30 days were Richmond, Geary, Billings, Plesha, Freedland, Gillett, Ehrsam, Medinger, Montgomery, Meyer, T. Johnson, Keil, Bina, Kapanke, L. Pfaff, Schroeder, Burke, Hammes, Doyle, B. Pfaff, Spiker, Fisher, Schippers, Berns, Rauk and Bilskemper.  The motion to amend the resolution as presented in the substitute resolution passed on a voice vote with 29 ayes and 1 nay - Hanson with 5 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Hampson, Wood and Maney.  The motion to approve the resolution as amended passed on a voice vote with 27 ayes and 3 nays – Sebranek, Ebert and Hanson with 5 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Hampson, Wood and Maney.

RESOLUTION #54-9/07 RE: AUTHORIZING PREPARATION & SUBMISSION OF A WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE WITH FLOOD DAMAGE

WHEREAS, monies are available under the Community Development Block grant administered by the State of Wisconsin, Department of Commerce for the purpose of emergency assistance; and, WHEREAS, La Crosse County has received a federal disaster declaration as a result of the August 2007 flooding; and, WHEREAS, there has been significant property damage in La Crosse County as a result of this flood that is estimated at $2 million ; and, WHEREAS, La Crosse County is eligible to apply for this grant and county staff will administer the distribution of said grant dollars to La Crosse County Landowners; and, WHEREAS, the La Crosse County Board believes that the best interests of the residents of La Crosse County will be served by utilizing these funds to repair and replace flood damage to property in La Crosse County while taking steps to reduce the potential for additional flood damage in the future.  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board does hereby authorize the appropriate county staff to assist in the preparation and filing of an application with the Community Development Block Grant Program for Emergency Assistance.

FISCAL NOTE:  The application will request a grant of up to $500,000.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Motion by T. Johnson/Plesha to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 1 absent at voting – Ehrsam and 5 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Hampson, Wood and Maney.

RESOLUTION #55-9/07  RE:  ACKNOWLEDGE “THE BEST OF PUBLIC SERVICE”

WHEREAS, the following employees have been a faithful part in providing “The Best of Public Service” to La Crosse County:

WHEREAS, it is the wish of the County Board of Supervisors to acknowledge long and faithful service on behalf of the citizens of La Crosse County.  NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a resolution extending our congratulations be recorded in La Crosse County Board Proceedings and a certificate of our actions be presented as an expression of our gratitude.

STEVEN P. DOYLE, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR

MARION I. NAEGLE, COUNTY CLERK

Motion by T. Johnson/Schroeder to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 1 absent at voting – Ehrsam and 5 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Hampson, Wood and Maney.

REFERRED ORDINANCE

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

Motion by T. Johnson/Burke to approve.  Discussion ensued.  Motion by T. Johnson/Ebert to refer the ordinance back to the Executive Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Hampson, Wood and Maney.

RESOLUTION #56-9/07  RE:  SUPPORT STATE FUNDING OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASE MANDATES FOR LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS

WHEREAS, pursuant to s. 252.03 Wis. Stats., every local health department must investigate and take all measures necessary to prevent, suppress and control communicable diseases; and, WHEREAS, currently there is no state financial support to reimburse local health departments for the cost of carrying out the state mandates for communicable disease prevention and control; and, WHEREAS, La Crosse County will utilize about $264,000 of local tax levy in 2007 for communicable disease prevention and control efforts.  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board hereby requests the State of Wisconsin to provide ongoing funding to counties to carry out the duties and responsibilities of local health departments for communicable disease prevention and control that are mandated under Chapter 252 of the Wisconsin Statutes.  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Clerk is directed to send a copy of this resolution to Governor James Doyle, State Sen. Dan Kapanke, State Reps. Mike Huebsch and Jennifer Shilling and the Wisconsin Counties Association.

FISCAL NOTE:  No cost to the County.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BOARD

Motion by Billings/Gamroth to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 5 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Hampson, Wood and Maney.

RESOLUTION PRESENTED FOR DISCUSSION ONLY

JUDICIARY AND LAW COMMITTEE; LEC ADDITION COMMITTEE:  RESOLUTION RE:  ACCEPTING IN PRINCIPLE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CAREY GROUP JUSTICE ASSESSMENT

WHEREAS, the Carey Group Justice Assessment final report was presented to the County Board on May 30, 2007 to assist the County in accomplishing the following major objectives:

1.       Maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the jail function

2.       Ensure that justice sanctions collectively and individually are adequate and cost efficient

3.       Develop a process to make informed decisions

WHEREAS, the La Crosse County Board supports the following specific recommendations:

1.       Remodel and construct an addition to the present Law Enforcement Center that not only          meets our present needs but also includes space to expand in a long-term Master Plan and allows for collaboration among those involved in the criminal justice system

2.       Include both direct and indirect supervision for inmate housing

3.       Provide adequate staffing for the Jail and Justice Sanctions

4.       Adopt evidenced-based practices in achieving risk reduction and developing effective, long-term programming to provide consistent risk/needs assessment and reduce offender recidivism 

5.       Support a collaborative process for making informed decisions

6.       Develop evaluation components to assure quality services, based upon enhancement of integrated  data collection systems to the extent possible

WHEREAS, the County has begun addressing the viability of many recommendations, including:

• Preparing a Request for Proposal to solicit an alternative to the Female Jail for Women offenders
• Using assessment tools to more clearly address the risk and needs of offenders
• Enhancing jail program options and mental health services
• Offering initial training on evidence based practices
• Focusing Justice Sanctions resources on risk and responsivity
• Developing preliminary design considerations for an addition to the Law Enforcement Center
• Reviewing Jail Bed usage affected by State Probation and Parole

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the La Crosse County Board accepts the Carey Group Justice Assessment final report, supports the specific recommendations listed, and directs County staff to continue to present decisions and options implementing other recommendations.  

FISCAL NOTE:  The financial impact of the Carey report is best identified with the individual policy & budgetary decisions presented to the County Board.

Resolution presented for discussion only.  Discussion ensued.  Resolution will be presented at the September 26, 2007 Planning Meeting for a vote.

RESOLUTION #57-9/07  RE:  AUTHORIZE SURVEY AND APPRAISAL OF COUNTY RIPARIAN PROPERTY ADJACENT TO CERTAIN LOTS IN THE SHOREWOOD AREA

WHEREAS, the La Crosse County Board authorized the survey, appraisal and sale of county land abutting Lake Neshonoc in the following resolutions:  Resolution #79-1/07 (the Neshonoc Lake area), Resolution #80-1/07 (the Shorewood area) and Resolution #81-1/07 (the Lake Road area); and, WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) previously determined that the county land in the Shorewood area does provide public access to Lake Neshonoc, a navigable waterway, as a result of abutting public land in the form of a Town of Hamilton park and that any effort by the county to abandon fee title ownership of the parcel would be subject to DNR review and approval pursuant to s. 66.1006, Wis. Stats. and s. NR 1.92, Wis. Adm. Code; and, WHEREAS, the sale of the Shorewood area property in Resolution # 80-1/07 was contingent upon receiving DNR approval; and, WHEREAS, the DNR in an order issued on August 30, 2007 granted the petition of La Crosse County to partially abandon public access to Lake Neshonoc via its lands located in the Shorewood area that is conditioned upon all adjacent property owners who purchase these lands being subject to specified easements granting perpetual public access to the subject property and further providing that these easements shall run with the property in the event of future changes of ownership; and, WHEREAS, Resolutions #79, 80 and 81-1/07 authorized the amount of $25,000 to fund the survey and appraisal costs for the combined Lake Road, Shorewood and Neshonoc Lake projects; and, WHEREAS, the amount of $24,100 has been expended for the survey and appraisal costs in the Lake Road and Neshonoc Lake areas leaving insufficient funds to pay for the survey and appraisal costs of the Shorewood area.  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board authorizes the transfer of an amount not to exceed $12,000 from the General Fund Operating Contingency to pay the costs of the qualified consultants who were previously hired to survey and appraise the Lake Road and Neshonoc Lake parcels to survey and appraise the Shorewood parcels.  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Finance department and other County staff are authorized to do all things necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution and resolution #80-1/07 regarding survey, appraisal and sale of specified County riparian land adjacent to lots 9 – 14 of Shorewood, a subdivision of residential lots, in the Town of Hamilton.

FISCAL NOTE: The expenses for the survey and appraisal of Lake Road and Neshonoc Lake parcels are as follows: Coulee Region Survey - $7,400, Midwest Professional Appraisal - $16,500, and The Title Company - $200 resulting in a total cost of $24,100.  An amount not to exceed $12,000 for the Shorewood area shall be transferred from the General Fund Operating Contingency to Property Management Org. 1085, Appraisal Acct. 64008 and reimbursed to the Fund upon sale of said parcels.

PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE

Motion by Spiker/Hanson to approve.  Discussion ensued.  The motion to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 6 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Hampson, Wood Maney and Montgomery.

REFERRED RESOLUTION

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE:  RESOLUTION RE:  APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN LA CROSSE COUNTY AND NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY REGARDING SALE OF FERROUS MATERIALS

WHEREAS, La Crosse County and Northern States Power Company entered into a Solid Waste Disposal Agreement dated March 18, 1986 for the construction and operation of the Refuse Derived Fuel facility on French Island; and, WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that if Northern States Power Company sells any recovered materials, such as ferrous materials removed from the waste delivered to the facility, that the County and Northern States Power Company share equally in the net revenues; and, WHEREAS, La Crosse County and Northern States Power Company desire to pursue the sale of ferrous recovered material from acceptable waste and to expand on the provisions in the Agreement to address the sharing of revenues received from the sale of such materials; and, WHEREAS, the Amendment will also provide that the County will pay for any net costs incurred by Northern States Power Company for the sale of ferrous recovered materials up to a maximum figure advantageous to the County, which may be revised from time to time.  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board authorizes the County Board Chair and County Clerk to execute an Amendment No. 4 to the Solid Waste Disposal Service Agreement in accordance with the above terms, after approval by Corporation Counsel.

FISCAL NOTE:  Estimated revenues up to $10,000/year to be deposited in new Ferrous Revenue account. Costs or expenses paid by reduced landfill operational costs and state fees, resulting in no net cost to the County.

Motion by Spiker/Berns to approve.  Discussion ensued.  Solid Waste Director Tippetts responded to questions from the Board.  No objections were made to referring the resolution back to Committee for clarification.

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO MUNICIPAL REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF WEST SALEM AND THE COUNTY OF LA CROSSE  RE:  WEST SALEM INCREMENTAL DISTRICT #1

WHEREAS, the County of La Crosse and the Village of West Salem entered into a Municipal Revenue Sharing Agreement effective November 21, 2006 regarding West Salem Tax Incremental District #1; and, WHEREAS, the Agreement concerns certain lands to be included with the boundaries of that District; and, WHEREAS, the County of La Crosse and the Village of West Salem desire to amend the Agreement to include additional lands as part of the Tax Incremental District #1.  NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements of the Village and the County, the receipt and sufficiency of which is mutually acknowledged, the parties agree to amend the Agreement as follows:

1.                   Creation of Tax Incremental District #1.  The village agrees to create the West Salem Tax Incremental District #1 (hereinafter “TID #1”), with a legal description of lands to be included in the boundaries of TID #1 being attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and “B:, by approving the project plan for TID #1 and adopting a resolution creating TID#1 for Phase 1b for the lands described in Exhibit “A” and a resolution to amend TID #1 to include the property described in Exhibit “B” of the Lakeview Business Park.

2.                   Financing of project costs.  The county agrees to finance the development of the infrastructure for the lands described in Exhibits “A” and “B” of the Lakeview Industrial Park through the issuance of bonds or other debt authorized by the County Board.

3.                   Revenue Sharing.  The Village agrees to pledge 100% of the tax increment revenues arising out of the lands described in Exhibit “A” and in Exhibit “B” to the County over a minimum period of ten years to pay the County for the project costs of TID #1 as provided in the original agreement.

4.                   All other terms and provisions contained in the original Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, except where inconsistent with this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused the execution of this Amendment to the Agreement by authority of their respective governing bodies effective as of the date when all the parties hereto have affixed their respective signatures.

VILLAGE OF WEST SALEM

COUNTY OF LA CROSSE

Motion by T. Johnson/Ebert to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 6 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Hampson, Wood, Maney and Montgomery.

MAP 1 – TAX INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NUMBER ONE BOUNDARY MAP

Motion by T. Johnson/Hammes to approve.  Discussion ensued.  The motion to approve the map passed on a unanimous voice vote with 6 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Hampson, Wood, Maney and Montgomery.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

BINA – The man who processes deer for the food pantries wants more money per deer or will not continue to process.  Supervisor Bina thinks the County should get involved to solve this problem.

ADJOURN

Motion by Hanson/Gillett to adjourn at 8:35 p.m. passed on a unanimous voice vote with 6 excused - Belzer, J. Johnson, Hampson, Wood, Maney and Montgomery.

The above minutes may be approved, amended, or corrected at the next Board meeting.

I, Marion I. Naegle, La Crosse County Clerk, in and for the County of La Crosse, Wisconsin, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors at the Monthly Meeting held Thursday, September 20, 2007 and that it is the whole thereof IN WITNESS THEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND AFFIXED THE OFFICIAL SEAL THIS 25^th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2007.