The La Crosse County Board of Supervisors Organizational Meeting was held on April 15, 2008 in the Administrative Center, Room B410. County Clerk Marion I. Naegle called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and 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	Veenstra, Joe	21	Manthei, Dennis – Excused at 7:00 p.m.
4	Johnson, Jai	22	Ebert, Ray A.
5	Erickson, Robert	23	Gamroth, Tammy
6	Billings, Jill	24	Pfaff, Leon
7	Plesha, Roger	25	Schroeder, Jeffrey
8	Freedland, Maureen	26	Burke, Vicki
9	Hampson, Sharon	27	Pedretti, Marilyn
10	Wood, Margaret	28	Doyle, Steve
11	Kader, Audrey	29	Pfaff, Brad
12	Flood, Bridget	30	Spiker, Charles
13	Brockmiller, Bill	31	Fisher, Ann
14	Medinger, John D.	32	Schippers, Patrick
15	Mach, Beverly	33	Berns, Jim
16	Sebranek, Gerald	34	Rauk, Tom
17	Meyer, Donald - Excused	35	Bilskemper, Joe
18	Johnson, Tara

OATH OF OFFICE: The 34 supervisors present were sworn into office by the Honorable Judge Scott L. Horne.

· COUNTY BOARD CHAIR - Clerk Naegle opened nominations for County Board Chair. Motion by Plesha/Richmond to nominate Steve Doyle. There being no further nominations, nominations for County Board Chair were closed. The motion passed on a voice vote with 33 ayes and 1 abstention – Ebert and 1 excused – Meyer.

· FIRST VICE CHAIR – Clerk Naegle opened nominations for 1^st Vice Chair. Motion by Kader/Wood to nominate Tara Johnson. There being no further nominations, nominations for 1^st Vice Chair were closed. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote with 1 excused – Meyer.

· SECOND VICE CHAIR – Clerk Naegle opened nominations for 2^nd Vice Chair. Motion by Burke/Billings to nominate Tom Rauk. Motion by Berns/Schroeder to nominate Ralph Geary Jr. There being no further nominations, nominations for 2^nd Vice Chair were closed. Clerk Naegle passed out ballots. Each supervisor was to write the name of their preference. Ballots were not to be signed and were kept secret. Clerk Naegle and Finance/Audit Director Ingvalson collected and counted the ballots. There were 17 votes for Tom Rauk, 15 votes for Ralph Geary Jr., 1 blank ballot and 1 abstained ballot with 1 excused – Meyer. Tom Rauk was elected 2^nd Vice Chair.

STARTING TIME: Motion by Ebert/T. Johnson to hold the Board Meetings of the County Board at 6:00 p.m. passed on a unanimous voice vote with 1 excused – Meyer.

· Voices of Courage Award: Doyle commended District Attorney Tim Gruenke for receiving the “2008 Voices of Courage Award” from the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault.” The award is for his unwavering respect for survivors and dynamics of sexual assault to guide his work, for being a resource and source of support for members of his community and for his ability to educate others on the impact of sexual assault. District Attorney Gruenke explained what a privilege it was to receive such an award and how humbled and overwhelmed he is to get this award from his colleagues. He explained his first case and how Judge Horne, who was the District Attorney at the time, made him the lead on sexual assault. He has always been impressed with the courage of these survivors. He takes pride in giving every case his ultimate effort. He thanked everyone for the acknowledgement.

· PROCLAMATION: ACKNOWLEDGING EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP BY LA CROSSE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT IN RICHLAND COUNTY INCIDENT APRIL 2008

WHEREAS, under the direction of Sheriff Helgeson and Chief Deputy Wolf, the La Crosse County Sheriff’s Department staff helped to end an armed standoff in rural Richland County; and WHEREAS, in cooperation with regional law enforcement agencies, La Crosse County Sheriff’s department personnel served a major role in resolving what has been called “the worst firefight in Wisconsin law enforcement history” after an exchange of over 500 rounds of ammo and an estimated 15 homemade explosives; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff department’s capability was greatly enhanced by use of the La Crosse County armored BearCat driven by Sgt. Zimmerman, which received significant damage without any injury to law enforcement personnel. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board on behalf of the residents of La Crosse County, does hereby Acknowledge Exceptional Leadership by La Crosse County Sheriff’s Department in Richland County Incident April 2008.

Motion by Burke/Berns to approve. Sheriff Helgeson explained what happened in Richland County and thanked past supervisors for accepting the training and equipment. The motion to approve the proclamation passed on a unanimous voice vote with 1 excused – Meyer.

· Committee Preference: Chair Doyle advised that he needed the supervisors completed committee preference forms turned in to the Clerk by the end of the night.

· County Board Retreat: The retreat will be at Forest Hills on Tuesday, April 29^th. It will start at noon with lunch. If supervisors cannot be there at noon they should come when they can even if it’s for an hour. The retreat won’t end before 4:00 p.m.

· Conference Report-Coon Creek Tour: Supervisor Bina announced there will be a tour of water sheds starting at the American Legion in Coon Valley on April 25, 2008. It includes a meal and a tour of the hills of Coon Valley.

· MTU Board: The City of La Crosse passed an ordinance allowing a County Board Supervisor to be a member of the Municipal Transit Authority (MTU) Board. Anyone interested should let Chair Doyle know.

· Social Hour: Chair Doyle encouraged the supervisors to get together after the Board meetings to get to know each other a little better in a non-work related atmosphere.

· PROCLAMATION: APRIL 13-19, 2008 NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNI-CATORS WEEK

WHEREAS, Congress has designated April 13-19 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, recognizing the work of professional public safety dispatch communications personnel; and WHEREAS, as the 911 system celebrates 40 years nationwide and 25 years in La Crosse County, Telecommunicators are the unsung and rarely recognized heroes of public safety; and WHEREAS, the La Crosse County Public Safety Dispatch operation handles well over 110,000 calls per year

serving local law enforcement, fire and emergency medical providers. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board on behalf of the residents and all public safety agencies 24/7 of La Crosse County does hereby acknowledge the dedicated work La Crosse County dispatch personnel during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 13-19, 2008.

Motion by Burke/Billings to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 1 excused – Meyer.

WHEREAS, April is Volunteer Recognition Month; and, WHEREAS, many of our citizens spend hours volunteering their time and energy to improve La Crosse County services and programs; and, WHEREAS, it is important to acknowledge the effort volunteers have put forth to strengthen our County’s communities and services; and, WHEREAS, “Volunteers Inspire by Example” and can make a difference in countless ways; and, WHEREAS, La Crosse County has provided opportunities for people to become actively involved in enhancing their communities; and, WHEREAS, Citizens of La Crosse County have consistently been involved as volunteers through Hillview and Lakeview Healthcare Centers and the La Crosse County Aging Unit. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board, on behalf of the residents of La Crosse County, does hereby proclaim the week of April 27-May 3, 2008 as Volunteer Recognition Week in La Crosse County, and does respectfully request that the residents of the County give recognition to the Volunteers for their contributions.

Motion by Plesha/T. Johnson to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 1 excused – Meyer.

WHEREAS, La Crosse County employs over 1,400 people, working with an annual budget of $212.98 million dollars. Yet at the same time La Crosse County maintains the third lowest operating tax levy out of the seventy two Wisconsin Counties; and, WHEREAS, La Crosse County Government Employees are committed to excellence in their work. They celebrate public service, anticipate changing needs and respect diversity. La Crosse County Employees inspire integrity, pride, trust and respect within the organization, by encouraging involvement and creativity as a source of new ideas to continuously improve services; and WHEREAS, April 6-12, 2008 is National County Government Week. America’s counties provide essential services protecting residents in times of natural disasters and emergencies, operating the criminal justice system and serving the community at all stages of life; and WHEREAS, Counties serve to make America’s communities stronger, safer places to live and raise families. Counties police our streets, save lives, keep families healthy, repair roads & bridges, plow snow, help troubled youth, train laid-off workers and perform countless other jobs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors does hereby proclaim the month of April La Crosse County Government Month.

Motion by Sebranek/Wood to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 1 excused – Meyer.

· Government Finance Officers Association – Administrator O’Malley presented a certificate that La Crosse County received from GFOA for the last two consecutive years. The top 5% of local governments in the nation receive this certificate. Administrator O’Malley presented the award to Auditor/Finance Director Ingvalson. Ingvalson then presented it to Deputy Finance Director Sharon Davidson, recognizing Sharon along with Internal Auditors Michelle Boldt and

Shawn Handland of the Finance Department for their excellent work. Ingvalson then explained the components of the report. It is La Crosse County’s financial story.

· LEC Construction Committee – Administrator O’Malley referred to the calendar in each supervisor’s packet of the upcoming year and projects which will be acted on. The next LEC Construction Committee will be looking at LEEDS standards and whether we should pursue them on April 22^nd in Room 3220. This issue will also be on the May Planning Meeting agenda.

· Upcoming Meetings – Supervisors should contact Cheryl in the County Board Chair’s office if they want to attend any of these conferences or workshops.

· Budget Books – Narrative budget books for 2008 have been placed on each supervisor’s desk.

· Reappoint Loren Kannenberg to the Health and Human Services Board for a three-year term to expire April 30, 2011.

· Appoint Audrey Kader to replace Charles Spiker on the Commission on Aging for a three-year term effective April 30, 2008 and to expire April 30, 2011.

· Reappoint Robert Machotka on the Commission on Aging for a three-year term to expire April 30, 201l.

· Appoint Patricia Boge to replace Dorothy Wetterlin on the Commission on Aging for a three-year term to expire April 30, 2011.

Motion by Doyle/Schroeder to approve the appointments as presented passed on a unanimous voice vote with 1 excused – Meyer.

Motion by Plesha/Sebranek to approve the minutes of the County Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting held March 20, 2008 and the Claims List for $12,530,813.45 passed on a unanimous voice vote with 1 excused – Meyer.

ZONING PROCESS: Zoning, Planning and Land Information Director Jeff Bluske went through the book “Zoning Due Process” and explained at length what is required by law and the process his department and the Planning, Resources and Development Committee must follow.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 773 FILED BY DAVID HARTER FOR HARTER TRUCKING INC. TO ESTABLISH A TREE NURSERY WITH LIMITED VIEWING, PICKUP, DELIVERY AND MAINTENANCE OF TREES IN THE TOWN OF ONALASKA

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered the application filed by: David Harter for Harter Trucking Inc. W5723 Koss Rd Onalaska WI 54650 and having held a public hearing on the 3^rd day of March 2008 for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a tree nursery with limited viewing, pickup, delivery and maintenance of trees, on 4.14 acres of land on Hauser Road, on land that is zoned Agricultural District “A” but Regulated as Residential in the Town of Onalaska on land described as follows: Outlot 1 of Marvin Gardens. Town of Onalaska. 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

9 conditions. By a vote of 6 in favor, 1 excused – Keil, the Committee recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit subject to the following 6 conditions:

2. Access to the parcel is by the existing driveway. Any filling or grading for the driveway would involve a Special Exception Permit for lands within 300 feet of Sand Lake Creek.

3. Activities are limited to viewing trees, pick-up, delivery and maintenance of grounds and trees.

4. One small tool shed with a maximum of 300 square feet with one sign attached advertising tree business is allowed.

9. The Town reserves the right to revisit application of chemicals in the future.

THE COUNTY BOARD took the following action this 15^th day of April, 2008: Approved subject to conditions as outlined.

Motion by Rauk/Schroeder to approve with conditions as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 2 excused – Meyer and Manthei.

ZONING ORDINANCE #Z180-4/08 RE: PETITION NO. 1775 FILED BY KAY AND DONALD WIMBERLY TO REZONE FROM TRANSITIONAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT “A” IN THE TOWN OF SHELBY

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered Petition No. 1775 to amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by: Kay & Donald Wimberly W5162 County Rd F La Crosse WI 54601 and having held a public hearing on the 31^st day of March 2008 to rezone from Transitional Agricultural District to Agricultural District “A” the following described land in the Town(s) of Shelby: Part of the NW-NE, SW-NE and of the NE-NW of Section 1, T 15 N, R 7 W described as: Commencing at the N¼ corner; thence S21°17’30”W 760.26’ to the point of beginning: Thence N87°14’42”E 552.02’; thence S48°16’42”E 521.62’ to the east line of the W½-NW; thence along said line S00°31’10”E 364.02’ to the north right of way line County Rd F; thence the next 8 calls along said right of way line; 1) N56°18’55”W 85.18’ to the beginning of a 606.67 radius curve concave to the south; 2) Along the arc of said curve 264.71’, the chord of which bears N68°48’55”W 262.61’; 3) N81°18’55”W 285.18’; 4) N08°41’05”E 7.00’; 5) N81°18’55”W 198.10’ to the beginning of a 676.75’radius curve concave to the North; 6) Along the arc of said curve 49.01’ the chord of which bears N79°14’25”W 49.00’; 7) S12°50’04”W 7.00’ to the beginning of a 683.75’ radius curve concave to the North; along the arc of said curve 102.63’, the chord of which bears N72°51’56”W 102.53’; thence N00°31’10”W 430.06’ to the point of beginning. 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 this rezoning to Agricultural District “A” 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 15^th day of April, 2008: Approved the petition as submitted, becomes an ordinance.

Motion by Rauk/Richmond to approve as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 2 excused – Meyer and Manthei.

ZONING ORDINANCE #Z181-4/08 RE: PETITION NO. 1776 FILED BY RUSSELL J. AND CAROL M. BRINGE TO REZONE FROM AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT “B” TO EXCLUSIVE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT IN THE TOWNS OF ONALASKA AND HAMILTON

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered Petition No. 1776 to amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by: Russell J. & Carol M. Bringe N6976 County Rd M Holmen WI 54636 and having held a public hearing on the 31^st day of March 2008 to rezone from Agricultural District “B” to Exclusive Agricultural District the following described land in the Town(s) of Onalaska and Hamilton. That part of the following described parcel zoned Agricultural District “B”: Part of the S½-SE, E½-SW, NW-SE of Section 1; and part of the NE-NE of Section 12 all in T 17 N, R 7 W; and, part of the NW-NW of Section 7, T 17 N, R 6 W described as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of said Section 7; thence N88°37’E 1031.17’ to the northeast corner of said Fractional NW-NW; thence S0°15’21”W 180’ along the east line thereof; thence S87°12’27”W 1043.69’; thence N84°29’31”W 244.08’; thence N66°05’11”W 483.23’; thence N41°15’19”W 1834.44’; thence N41’15’19”W 35’ to the centerline of the creek; thence Southwesterly along the creek 442’; thence N12°06’24”W 155’; thence S80°06’23”W 503.65’ to the easterly right-of-way of County Rd M; thence Northeasterly along said right-of-way 1191.08’; thence S44°15’06”E 884.3’ to the southeast corner of said NW-SE; thence S44°04’23”E 1896.24’ to the point of beginning. Town of Onalaska and 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 this rezoning to the Exclusive Agricultural District in order to create a 40-acre parcel with all the same zoning. (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 15^th day of April, 2008: Approved the petition as submitted, becomes an ordinance.

Motion by Rauk/L. Pfaff to approve as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 2 excused – Meyer and Manthei.

PETITION NO. 1777 FILED BY N. ALLAN POSER ON BEHALF OF LA CROSSE QUEEN LLC TO REZONE FROM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS “A” AND “C” TO COMMERCIAL “B” IN THE TOWN OF CAMPBELL

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered Petition No. 1777 to amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by: N. Allan Poser on behalf of La Crosse Queen LLC 127 Marina Drive La Crosse WI 54603 and having held a public hearing on the 31^st day of March 2008 to rezone from Residential Districts “A” and “C” to Commercial District “B” the following described land in the Town(s) of Campbell: Lots 1, 2, 20 and 21 in Block 3 of the Resurvey of Blocks 2 and 3 of West La Crosse; and part of Government Lot 5 Section 30, T 16 N, R 7 W described in tax parcel number 4-1260-0. 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 as Conditional Zoning. By a vote of 5 in favor, 2 opposed – Bina and Hanson, the Committee recommended approval of the rezoning of all 3 parcels to Conditional Commercial District “B” zoning, subject to 7 conditions: They meet with the neighbors before March 31^st.

5. They provide for alley and street access safety, including cutting back parking lot corners.

6. For the 2 parcels at 114 Locust Street and 117 Walnut Street an amendment to the Town’s Land Use Plan is required prior to their zoning going into effect.

(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 15^th day of April, 2008: Referred back to the Committee.

Motion by Rauk/Schroeder to approve as conditional zoning as recommended by the Committee. Discussion ensued. Zoning, Planning and Land Information Director Jeff Bluske showed on the map where the land is whose owners have protested against this zoning petition. Bluske responded to questions from the Board. Discussion continued. Motion by Ebert/T. Johnson to refer the petition for 30 days back to the Committee. Discussion ensued. The motion to refer passed on a voice vote with 32 ayes and 1 nay - Flood with 2 excused – Meyer and Manthei.

TERMINATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: Zoning, Planning and Land Information Director Jeff Bluske explained what a Conditional Use Permit termination means.

TERMINATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 641 – TERMINATION NO. 19 RE: PERMIT ISSUED TO HARTER TRUCKING TO STOCKPILE AND SELL EXCESS BORROW MATERIALS IN MARVIN GARDENS PLAT IN THE TOWN OF ONALASKA.

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered the application filed by: Chad Vandenlangenberg, GIS 4 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 31st day of March, 2008 on a petition to terminate Conditional Use Permit No. 641 issued to Harter Trucking, W5726 Koss Rd, Onalaska WI 54650, and passed by the County Board on April 20, 2004 to stockpile and sell excess borrow materials taken from the construction of roads, ditches and storm water management structures in Marvin Gardens Plat, on land zoned Agricultural District “A” in the Town of Onalaska. Reason for terminating – the stockpiles were removed and the Conditional Use Permit has not been operated for a period in excess of 12 consecutive months. Land Described As: Part of the SW¼-NW¼ and N½-SW¼ of Section 27, T 17 N, R 7 W; now known as Marvin Gardens Subdivision Plat. Town of Onalaska. 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: Terminate. By unanimous vote, the Committee recommended termination of Conditional Use Permit No. 641. The County Board took the following action this 15^th day of April, 2008: Approved termination.

Motion by Rauk/Keil to approve termination as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 absent at voting – Billings, Hampson and Fisher and 2 excused – Meyer and Manthei.

TERMINATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 257 (A & B) – TERMINATION NO. 20 RE: PERMIT ISSUED TO DAVID HARTER TO ESTABLISH A CONTRACTOR’S STORAGE YARD AND TO EXCAVATE TOP SOIL FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES RESPECTIVELY IN THE TOWN OF ONALASKA

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 31st day of March, 2008 on a petition to terminate Conditional Use Permit No. 257 (A & B) issued to David Harter, W5726 Koss Rd, Onalaska WI 54650, and passed by the County Board on October 8, 1992 to establish a contractors storage yard in an existing pole building and to excavate top soil for commercial purposes respectively, on land zoned Agricultural District “A” in the Town of Onalaska. Reason for terminating – the pole building has been removed and these permits have been out of operation for over 12 consecutive months. Land Described As: Part of the NW ¼-SW ¼ and SW¼-NW¼, all in Section 27, T 17 N, R 7 W; now known as part of the Marvin Gardens Subdivision Plat. Town of Onalaska. 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: Terminate. By unanimous vote, the Committee recommended termination of Conditional Use Permit No. 257 (A & B). The County Board took the following action this 15^th day of April, 2008: Approved termination.

TERMINATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 580 – TERMINATION NO. 21 RE: PERMIT ISSUED TO JOE KAWATSKI ACTING ON BEHALF OF DAVID AND MARY THOMPSON TO CONDUCT EXPERIMENTAL EDUCATION USING TRAINED FACILITATORS IN THE TOWN OF HOLLAND

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 31st day of March, 2008 on a petition to terminate Conditional Use Permit No. 580 issued to Joe Kawatski, W7495 Council Bay Rd, Holmen WI 54636; acting on behalf of David and Mary Thompson, N8827 US Highway 53, Holmen WI 54636, and passed by the County Board on April 16, 2002 to conduct experimental education using trained facilitators, on land zoned Transitional Agricultural District in the Town of Holland. Reason for terminating – Mary Thompson has indicated the business has not been in operation for over 12 consecutive months. Land described as: The NE¼ of the NE¼ of Section 14, T 18 N, R 8 W except Certified Survey Map No. 101, Volume 3. 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: Terminate. By unanimous vote, the Committee recommended termination of

Conditional Use Permit No. 580. The County Board took the following action this 15^th day of April, 2008: Approved termination.

Motion by Rauk/Bilskemper to approve termination as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 absent at voting – Billings, Hampson and Fisher and 2 excused – Meyer and Manthei.

RESOLUTION #1-4/08 RE: AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER FUNDS FOR THE REGISTER OF DEEDS IMAGING PROJECT

WHEREAS, in 2001 and 2002, the Register of Deeds office contracted with Portal Technology, Inc. for the conversion of real estate documents to electronic images; and, WHEREAS, thousands of errors have been found with those images and it is necessary to “re-image” all of the documents to assure that our records are accurate and safe from disaster or deterioration; and, WHEREAS, Portal Technology, Inc. filed for bankruptcy and went out of business in 2002 making it impossible for us to pursue corrective action; and, WHEREAS, the Register of Deeds obtained three proposals for re-imaging 29 years of real estate records and is recommending acceptance of the proposal from US Imaging in the amount of $52,936; and, WHEREAS, the cost of this project was not included in the 2008 budget, but can be funded through the use of Special Land Records Assessment fund dollars which are specifically designated for the modernization of real estate records. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors does hereby accept the proposal from US Imaging in the amount of $52,936 to re-image all real estate documents dated 1963 through 1991. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Finance Department is hereby authorized to transfer $52,936 from the Special Land Record Assessment Undesignated Fund Balance to the Land Records Information Professional Services Account 2600-64076.

FISCAL NOTE: Estimated available balance of Special Land Record Assessment Undesignated Funds as of January 1, 2008 is $521,762.

Motion by Rauk/Bina to approve. Discussion ensued. The motion to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 2 excused – Meyer and Manthei.

WHEREAS, the aerial photography purchase in 2007 was to provide additional Geographic Information System data for all of La Crosse County, including local units of government, state and federal agencies, and local private consultants; and, WHEREAS, the aerial photography products that were purchased have been delivered as a single external hard drive with significant memory needs and encompassing the entire county; and, WHEREAS, the purchase of multiple DVDs with portions of La Crosse County on each DVD would improve efficient delivery of these GIS images to all parties and improve revenue potential; and, WHEREAS, the estimated total cost to purchase the individual DVDs is $7,400; and, WHEREAS, the purchase of the DVDs was not included in the 2008 budget, but funds are available for this purchase in the Special Land Record Assessment Fund. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Zoning, Planning and Land Information staff is authorized to purchase the DVDs to provide Geographic Information System images for all of La Crosse County at a total cost not to exceed $7,400. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Finance Department is hereby authorized to transfer funds from the Special Land Record Assessment Fund Balance to cover the cost of this purchase.

FISCAL NOTE: The Special Land Record Assessment Fund Balance as of January 1, 2008 is $521,762, and revenues generated from the sales of said DVDs will replenish these funds.

Motion by Rauk/Plesha to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 2 excused – Meyer and Manthei.

WHEREAS, La Crosse County and the Highway/AFSCME Union Local 227 have concluded collective bargaining negotiations for a successor union contract covering the period 2008-2010; and, WHEREAS, the parties have been able to resolve all issues by voluntary settlement after Mediation; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the tentative agreements of the County and the AFSCME Bargaining Unit, approved by the membership of Local 227 on March 19, 2008, a copy of which is hereto attached, be adopted by La Crosse County and ratified by this resolution as changes to the collective bargaining agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Personnel and Finance Departments are authorized and directed to take such action as is necessary to put said working agreement into effect and carry out the intent of this resolution.

FISCAL NOTE: The estimated increase in cost of wage, fringe benefits and rollups for 2008 is $179,331 a package cost of 4.7%, and for 2009 $195,803 a package cost of 4.9%, and for 2010 $198,076 a package cost of 4.7%. There are approximately 68 employees in this bargaining unit.

Motion by T. Johnson/Burke to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 2 excused – Meyer and Manthei.

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

NAME	DEPARTMENT	YEARS
Marsha B. Alens	Emergency Services Department	27+
Barbara A. Pulfrey	Hillview Health Care Center	20+
Margaret R. Donndelinger	Lakeview Health Center	15+
Allen R. Wagner	Human Services Clinical Department	13+

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.

Motion by T. Johnson/Keil to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 2 excused – Meyer and Manthei.

RESOLUTION #5-4/08 RE: ADOPTING THE LA CROSSE COUNTY MULTI-HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN 2008-2012

WHEREAS, La Crosse County recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people and property; and, WHEREAS, undertaking hazard mitigation actions before disasters occur will reduce the potential for harm to people and property and save taxpayer dollars; and, WHEREAS, an adopted all hazards mitigation plan is required as a condition of future grant funding for mitigation projects; and, WHEREAS, La Crosse County participated jointly in the planning process with the other local units of government within the County to prepare a Multi-Hazards Mitigation Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board, hereby adopts the La Crosse County Multi-Hazards

Mitigation Plan 2008-2012 as an official plan; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Emergency Management Department will submit on behalf of the participating municipalities the adopted Multi-Hazards Mitigation Plan to Wisconsin Emergency Management and Federal Emergency Management Agency officials for final review and approval.

FISCAL NOTE: This plan was prepared by the Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission through a cooperative cost sharing agreement with the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors, the Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission, Wisconsin Emergency Management, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Adoption of the plan will make La Crosse County eligible to apply for federal and state grants to assist in the recovery from future hazard events.

Motion by Burke/Richmond to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 2 excused – Meyer and Manthei.

RESOLUTION #6-4/08 RE: AUTHORIZATION TO SELL LA CROSSE COUNTY/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND, INC. PROPERTY TO MARSHVIEW PROPERTIES, LLC

WHEREAS, by Resolution #50-8/07 the County Board of Supervisors authorized the La Crosse County Economic Development Fund, Inc. (hereafter referred to as “the Fund”) to act as the La Crosse County’s agent in development of Phase II of the Lakeview Business Park and by performing such powers as negotiating developer agreements with potential tenants; and, WHEREAS, the Fund has negotiated a development agreement with Marshview Properties, LLC (“the Developer”) in which the Developer has agreed to purchase 15 acres in the Lakeview Business Park for the sum of $375,000.00 based upon a price of $25,000 per acre; and, WHEREAS, the real estate to be conveyed to the Developer pursuant to the terms of the Development Agreement is described as Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map #1492947 recorded with the La Crosse County Register of Deeds in Volume 13, Page 129 on January 10, 2008; and, WHEREAS, the ownership of the 15 acres contained in Lot 1 of the above CSM is as follows: the Fund – 11.45 acres, and the County – 3.55 acres; and, WHEREAS, the Developer has indicated a desire to close this transaction at a time mutually acceptable to the Fund and Developer by approximately May 1, 2008; and, WHEREAS, at its meeting held April 3, 2008, the Fund has authorized its President and Vice President to execute the Warranty Deed and any other documents necessary to convey the described real estate to the Developer; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of La Crosse County for the Fund and the County to convey the described real estate to the Developer to allow them to construct a 100,000 square foot facility on Lot 1 of the above described CSM. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the La Crosse County Board does hereby approve the terms of sale negotiated by the Fund with the Developer including the purchase price of $375,000 based upon a price of $25,000 per acre. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board does hereby authorize its County Board Chair and County Clerk and officers of the Fund to execute the Warranty Deed and any other necessary closing documents approved by Corporation Counsel in conveying the described real estate to the Developer. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Fund shall be responsible to repay La Crosse County for this land sale in accordance with the following resolutions: Resolution #54-7/03 - $3,190.50/acre for 11.45 acres and Resolution #50-8/07 - $12,500/acre for 3.55 acres (one-half of $25,000/acre sale price) within 1 year after the sale of this parcel.

FISCAL NOTE: the amount to be repaid by the Fund to La Crosse County for this sale shall be a total of $80,907 less a portion of the closing costs that are the responsibility of the seller. Such closing costs will be set forth in the closing statement to be prepared by First American Title Company.

Motion by Spiker/L. Pfaff to approve. Discussion ensued. Community Development Specialist Brian Fukuda responded to questions from the Board. The motion to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 2 excused – Meyer and Manthei.

LEC PROJECT REPORT: Paul Brummond from the design team explained how the Sheriff’s staff, jailers and the Facilities Department have given a lot of feed back so the plan meets all needs. They are turning 3 old pods on the 2^nd floor to 4 pods. Making it safer, upgrading the environment with more natural light, upgrading electronics which will help the Sheriff manage his staff better. Brummond responded to questions from the Board. Garage and Utility Island – the garage needs to be built first so the vehicles can be removed from the main building so it can be remodeled. The new generator and emergency generator need to be housed in the Utility Island so remodeling can continue. Discussion continued with questions and answers. Bids will be opened May 13^th and will come before the Board May 15, 2008.

HOUSING RENOVATION FINAL PLANS AND BIDS: Motion by Burke/Fisher to approve the final plans and seek bids for housing renovation passed on a unanimous voice vote with 2 excused – Meyer and Manthei.

GARAGE AND UTILITY ISLAND FINAL PLANS AND BIDS: Motion by Burke/Brockmiller to approve the final plans and seek bids for the garage and utility island passed on a unanimous voice vote with 2 excused – Meyer and Manthei.

· Supervisor Schippers announced to the Board that he will be resigning as of May 1, 2008. Due to working out of town he has not found enough time to be with his family and feels he can not properly represent his district. It was a difficult decision, but the correct one.

· Supervisor Spiker had questions on the ambulance service. Chair Doyle said they are working with the City of La Crosse and have a meeting next week. They should have it resolved soon.

Motion by Keil/Schroeder to adjourn at 9:03 p.m. passed on a unanimous voice vote with 2 excused – Meyer and Manthei.

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 Organizational Meeting held Tuesday, April 15, 2008 and that it is the whole thereof IN WITNESS THEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND AFFIXED THE OFFICIAL SEAL THIS 21^st DAY OF APRIL 2008.

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