The La Crosse County Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting was held on June 19, 2008 in the Administrative Center, Room B410. Chair Steve Doyle called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. County Clerk Marion I. Naegle took attendance. All supervisors were present except as noted:

DISTRICT - NAME		DISTRICT – NAME

1	Richmond, Andrea	19	Keil, Robert
2	Geary Jr., Ralph	20	Bina, Donald
3	Veenstra, Joe	21	Manthei, Dennis
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 – Excused	26	Burke, Vicki
9	Hampson, Sharon – Excused	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. – Present at 6:08 p.m.	32	Benrud, Arlene
15	Mach, Beverly	33	Berns, Jim – Excused
16	Sebranek, Gerald	34	Rauk, Tom
17	Meyer, Donald	35	Bilskemper, Joe – Excused at 7:20 p.m.
18	Johnson, Tara

· Helped 37 people assess whether they should start a business; assisted in the creation of one.

· Worked with 61 youth in and out of school; helped them find employment and additional education.

· $4,500 in no interest loans with a 3 year pay back period for income eligible people to purchase a car needed for transportation to work and school.

· SOAR Program - will help people get their SSI and SSDI payments more quickly and successfully.

· Creating a Coulee Community Land Trust - will be able to keep housing affordable forever.

· Ms. Jones is serving on the Poverty Council created by the County Board, implementing the Vision 2020 which is trying to end childhood poverty in La Crosse County. La Crosse County has about 4,032 children below the poverty line, which is a jump to 17%.

· Meeting Attendance: Attendance at meetings has been a problem the last few months, especially committee meetings which can result in not having a quorum. Supervisors who cannot make a meeting should call Cheryl and then Chair Doyle can appoint a fill-in person to reach the number required for a quorum.

· July Meeting Time Change: Motion by Sebranek/Benrud to change the July County Board meeting to 9:00 a.m. and have the annual County Board picnic follow the meeting passed on a voice vote with 31 ayes, 1 nay – T. Johnson and 3 excused – Freedland, Hampson and Berns.

o Supervisor Sebranek – as the La Crosse County Representative on the City of La Crosse Alcohol Oversight Committee, spoke on the Report on Public Intoxication Ordinance from the La Crosse City Police Department. He gave several statistics on intoxication warnings and what is looked for to give a warning. He also listed age groups that are involved. Anyone interested in being on the Committee should talk to Dorothy Leonard.

o Supervisor L. Pfaff – Reported on the Summer Highway Conference. One thing he wanted to share out of his 2 days of break-out sessions was that the Federal Government has 40% of the gas tax in Wisconsin. We haven’t been increasing the dollar value for roads, but everything is still increasing because it takes oil to build roads. If we don’t have a 5 to 8 cent increase in gas tax we won’t be able to keep up with necessary road maintenance. He felt it was a very good conference.

o Supervisor Benrud – Summer Highway Conference - She was able to attend a few meetings Monday morning and found them very informative, including the video of the devastating flood in Columbia County.

o State of Wisconsin is the 32^nd highest in overall transportation related taxes

o State of Wisconsin is taking federal money for roads and transportation and using it in the general fund.

§ Work Zone Safety – looking at issuing citations per video instead of having an officer on site

o Bringing forth a law to forbid the use of or the transfer of transportation funds to the general fund

· Wisconsin Counties Association Conference: Anyone wishing to attend the WCA Conference should sign up as soon as possible.

· Supervisor Billings – “A Day in the Life Of” is an opportunity for supervisors and legislators to shadow a worker in the Health or Human Services Department, to take tours of these departments and at the end of the day discuss what they have learned.

· Reappoint Roland Solberg to the Ethics Board for a 3-year term expiring April 30, 2011.

· Reappoint Steven Mader, as 1^st alternate, to the Ethics Board for a 3-year term expiring April 30, 2011.

· Appoint Rhonda Staats to the Transportation Coordinating Committee for the balance of a 3-year term expiring June 30, 2009.

· Appoint Bridgette Karl to the Transportation Coordinating Committee for a 3-year term expiring June 30, 2011.

· Reappoint Noreen Kuroski to the Transportation Coordinating Committee for a 3-year term expiring June 30, 2011.

· Reappoint Keith Carlson to the Transportation Coordinating Committee for a 3-year term expiring June 30, 2011.

· Reappoint Thomas Padesky to the Transportation Coordinating Committee for a 3-year term expiring June 30, 2011.

· Reappoint Steve Johnson to the Transportation Coordinating Committee a 3-year term expiring June 30, 2011.

· Reappoint Marge Antoniewicz to the Transportation Coordinating Committee for a 3-year term expiring June 30, 2011.

· Appoint David Eddy, as Buffalo County representative to the Solid Waste Policy Board for a 3-year term expiring April 30, 2011.

Motion by Doyle/Brockmiller to approve the appointments as presented passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 excused – Freedland, Hampson and Berns.

Motion by Plesha/Sebranek to approve the minutes of the County Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting held May 15, 2008 and the County Board Planning Meeting held June 9, 2008 and the Claims List for $17,422,071.55 passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 excused – Freedland, Hampson and Berns.

ZONING ORDINANCE NO. Z184-6/08 RE: PETITION NO. 1777 FILED BY N. ALLAN POSER ON BEHALF OF LA CROSSE QUEEN LLC TO REZONE FROM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT “C” TO COMMERCIAL DISTRICT “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 and referred to the 2^nd day of June, 2008 to rezone from Residential District “C” to Commercial District “B” the following described land in the Town(s) of Campbell. 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 Commercial “B” District Zoning. By unanimous vote, the Committee recommended approval of this rezoning as Conditional Commercial “B” District Zoning, subject to the recording of the following conditions, amended by the County Board to insert *..south 29 feet of this …in conditions 1, 2 and 3; and, to add condition 4:

1. The *south 29 feet of this parcel is only used for a passenger vehicle parking lot.

3. The *south 29 feet of this parcel is landscaped to fit the area with adequate drainage.

4. The remainder of this parcel (except the South 29’) can only be used for the current

(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 19^th day of June, 2008: Approved the petition with amendments/conditions, becomes an ordinance, after recording conditions.

Motion by Meyer/Schroeder to approve as recommended by the Committee. Zoning, Planning and Land Information Director Bluske explained the process of a protest petition because one was filed by adjacent landowners. He deemed the protest petition valid; therefore the petition requires an aye vote from three fourths of the supervisors present to pass. Bluske responded to questions and comments from the Board. Motion by Veenstra/Brockmiller to amend the petition to replace the word “parcel” in the 3 conditions to say “the south 29 feet of the parcel” and to add a sentence indicating that “The remainder of the parcel shall be limited to residential C.” Discussion ensued. The amendment passed on a voice vote with 31 ayes and 1 nay – Erickson with 3 excused – Freedland, Hampson and Berns. The petition as amended passed on a unanimous roll call vote with 3 excused – Freedland, Hampson and Berns.

ZONING ORDINANCE NO. Z185-6/08 RE: PETITION NO. 1782 FILED BY TODD AND SHELLY MILLER TO REZONE FROM EXCLUSIVE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT “A” IN THE TOWN OF BURNS

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered Petition No. 1782 to amend the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance filed by: Todd and Shelly Miller N5166 State Rd 162 Bangor WI 54614 and having held a public hearing on the 2^nd day of June, 2008 to rezone from Exclusive Agricultural District to Agricultural District “A” the following described land in the Town(s) of Burns. Part of the NW-SW of Section 33, T 17 N, R 5 W described as: Commencing at the SW¼ corner of said Section 33; thence N4°28’10”E 1,327.78’ to the northwest corner of Lot 1 of CSM No. 9 Vol. 11 and the point of beginning: thence N0°38’00”W 100.00’; thence N89°43’45”E 190.00’; thence S0°38’00”E 100.00’ to the northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence S89°43’45”W along the south line of said NW¼ of the SW¼, also being the north line of said Lot 1, a distance of 190.00’ to the point of beginning. Town of Burns. 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 Agricultural “A” District. By unanimous vote, the Committee recommended approval as Conditional Agricultural “A” District subject to the recording of the following two conditions:

2. No other structures such as sheds or accessory buildings can be built on this parcel.

Motion by Meyer/Keil to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 excused – Freedland, Hampson and Berns.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 775 FILED BY PHILLIP E. QUACKENBUSH TO OPERATE A CONTRACTORS STORAGE YARD IN CONNECTION WITH A PART-TIME LANDSCAPING BUSINESS IN THE TOWN OF CAMPBELL

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered the application filed by: Phillip E. Quackenbush 1811 Caroline St. La Crosse WI 54603 and having held a public hearing on the 2^nd day of June, 2008 for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a contractors storage yard in connection with a part-time landscaping business on 0.36 acres at 1811 Caroline St. on land that is zoned Residential District “A” in the Town of Campbell on land described as: Part of Government Lot 8 in Section 19, T 16 N, R 7 W described in tax parcel number 4-657-0. Town of Campbell. 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 unanimous vote, the Committee recommended approval of this conditional use permit subject to meeting all 9 of the following conditions at all times.

1. Permit granted to operate a contractors storage yard in conjunction with a part-time landscaping business at 1811 Caroline Street.

2. The following equipment only may be stored on site in the rear yard only: one 20,000 GVW flatbed truck, one stump grinder, one 5-ft x 8-ft utility trailer, one 6-ft x 10-ft tandem trailer, two Bob Cats (skidsters), one riding lawn mower.

3. All equipment will be stored inside except the flatbed truck and two trailers. No parking on the street.

9. This permit expires on December 31, 2014 or sooner if there is a voluntary termination.

Any deviation or alteration of the conditions set forth in this permit shall constitute a violation of the terms of this Conditional Use Permit and shall be subject to prosecution and penalties under the terms of this Ordinance. A new public hearing and permit must be granted to extend or alter any of the conditions set forth herein. The County Board took the following action this 19^th day of June, 2008: Approved subject to conditions as outlined.

Motion by Meyer/Manthei to approve as recommended by the Committee passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 excused – Freedland, Hampson and Berns.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 776 FILED BY TOM BETHEA, AGENT FOR US CELLULAR, ON BEHALF OF DARREL R. AND KLARA M. OELKE TO CONSTRUCT A TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER FOR US CELLULAR IN THE TOWN OF SHELBY

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered the application filed by: Tom Bethea, agent For US Cellular 2720 N Dayton St Unit G Chicago IL 60614 on behalf of Darrel R. and Klara M. Oelke, W5625 Skyline Dr Coon Valley WI 54623 and having held a public hearing on the 2^nd day of June, 2008 for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 90-ft monopole telecommunications tower for US Cellular to be known as the Maple Grove Tower, on 0.653 acres, including a 30-ft wide utility/access easement on 0.23 acres of land on land that is zoned Transitional Agricultural District in the Town of Shelby on land described as: Part of the NW-NW of Section 35, T 15 N, R 7 W described as: Commencing at the Northwest Corner of said Section 35; thence S01°24’51”W along the West line of the NW¼ of said Section 35, 605.36’ to the point of beginning; thence S88°35’09”E 100.00’; thence S01°24’51”W 100.00’ thence N88°35’09”W 100.00’; thence N01°24’51”E 100.00’ to the point of beginning; together with a 30’ wide Access/Utility Easement being a part of the NW-NW of Section 35, T 15 N, R 7 W containing 0.653 acres of land and being described by: Commencing at the Northwest Corner of said Section 35; thence S01°24’51”W along the West line of the NW¼ of said Section 35, 605.36’; thence S88°35’09”E 115.00’ to the point of beginning; thence S01°24’51”W 50.00’ to a point herein after referred to as Point “A”; thence S86°40’45”E 238.90’; thence S81°58’34”E 261.22’; thence S87°10’50”E 148.23’; thence S68°40’56”E 199.88’ to the Northwesterly right-of-way line of Skyline Drive and the point of termination. Also, including the following described line: Beginning at aforementioned Point “A”; thence S01°24’51”W 50.00’ to the point of termination. Town of Shelby. And pursuant to s. 59.69 Wis. Stats. and s. 17.36 Zoning Code: the Committee did publish and receive proof of a Class II notice of the hearing; did receive receipts of mailing of the notices to the affected Town Clerk(s); did hold a public hearing to hear testimony or correspondence from the people; and, did receive and consider action from the affected Town Board(s). The Committee and the affected Town Board(s), under s. 17.36(4), have the authority to approve the application with integral conditions or to disapprove of the application. Having considered the entire record the Committee’s recommendation is to: Approve with 14 conditions. By unanimous vote, the Committee recommended approval of this conditional use permit subject to meeting the following 14 conditions at all times. (See attached Exhibit A) Any deviation or alteration of the conditions set forth in this permit shall constitute a violation of the terms of this Conditional Use Permit and shall be subject to prosecution and penalties under the terms of this Ordinance. A new public hearing and permit must be granted to extend or alter any of the conditions set forth herein. The County Board took the following action this 19^th day of June, 2008: Approved subject to conditions as outlined.

Motion by Meyer/Brockmiller to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 excused – Freedland, Hampson and Berns.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 777 FILED BY LARRY E. AND CAROL MARSHALL TO SELL GUN PARTS, PERFORM GUN-SMITHING AND TO BUY AND SELL FIREARMS FROM THEIR RESIDENCE IN THE TOWN OF BANGOR

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered the application filed by: Larry E. and Carol Marshall N2851 Anthony Rd Bangor WI 54614, doing business as Middle Ridge Gun Parts and having held a public hearing on the 2^nd day of June, 2008 for a Conditional Use Permit to sell gun parts, perform gun-smithing and to buy and sell firearms from their residence on 1.71-acre parcel on land that is zoned Agricultural District “A” in the Town of Bangor on land described as: Part of the N½-NE of Section 33, T 16 N, R 5 W described in tax parcel number 1-620-1. Town of Bangor. 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 7 conditions. By a vote of 6 in favor, 1 opposed (Mach) the Committee recommended approval of this conditional use permit subject to meeting the following 7 conditions at all times:

1. Permit is granted for buying, selling, distributing and repair of firearms and parts.

2. No firearms can be stored in same location as ammunition to be determined by the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.

4. Owner must comply with all local, state and federal regulations dealing with firearms and storage, including receiving a federal license.

5. Hours of operation are 8 am to 5 pm – Monday through Saturday – no holidays.

Motion by Meyer/Manthei to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 excused – Freedland, Hampson and Berns.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 778 FILED BY STACY BURNS ON BEHALF OF GEORGE AND MARGARET BAHR TO USE A PORTION OF AN EXISTING AGRICULTURE BUILDING FOR A WRESTLING CLUBHOUSE FOR MEETINGS AND WRESTLING PRACTICES AND AN ADJACENT AREA FOR PARKING APPROXIMATELY 45 VEHICLES IN THE TOWN OF GREENFIELD

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered the application filed by: Stacy Burns N1722 Ridgeview Dr La Crosse WI 54601, on behalf of George and Margaret Bahr W3278 State Rd 33 La Crosse WI 54601 and having held a public hearing on the 2^nd day of June, 2008 for a Conditional Use Permit to use a portion of an existing 86-ft x 150-ft agriculture building for a wrestling clubhouse for meetings and wrestling practices, and an adjacent area for parking approximately 45 vehicles on land that is zoned Exclusive Agricultural District in the Town of Greenfield on land described as: Part of the NE-SE of Section 9, T 15 N, R 6 W described in tax parcel number 6-180-1. Town of Greenfield. And pursuant to s. 59.69 Wis. Stats. and s. 17.36 Zoning Code: the Committee did publish and receive proof of a Class II notice of the hearing; did receive receipts of mailing of the notices to the affected Town Clerk(s); did hold a public hearing to hear testimony or correspondence from the people; and, did receive and consider action from the affected Town Board(s). The Committee and the affected Town Board(s), under s. 17.36(4), have the authority to approve the application with integral conditions or to disapprove of the application. Having considered the entire record the Committee’s recommendation is to: Approve with 8 conditions. By unanimous vote, the Committee recommended approval of this conditional use permit subject to meeting all 8 of the following conditions at all times listed:

1. Permit is granted to run a wrestling Clubhouse for meetings and practices in a 56-ft x 78-ft area of an existing 86-ft x 150-ft pole building.

4. This permit is valid with an approved DOT driveway permit indicating access is appropriate for the planned number of vehicles.

5. A valid County Health Department Permit must be obtained for handling sanitation and made part of this file.

6. A letter from the Department of Commerce is required recommending additional permits or not for use of a space this size.

Motion by Meyer/Keil to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 excused – Freedland, Hampson and Berns.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 779 FILED BY ADRIEN A. AND KATIE L. JOHNSON TO RUN A HOME BASED TAXIDERMY BUSINESS FROM THEIR RESIDENCE IN THE TOWN OF ONALASKA

The La Crosse County Planning, Resources and Development Committee, having considered the application filed by: Adrien A. and Katie L. Johnson W8672 County Rd Z Onalaska WI 54650 and having held a public hearing on the 2^nd day of June, 2008 for a Conditional Use Permit to run a home based taxidermy business from their residence above on land that is zoned Agricultural District “B” in the Town of Onalaska on land described as: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 203 in Volume 2. 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 unanimous vote, the Committee recommended approval of this conditional use permit, subject to meeting the following 9 conditions at all times:

1. Permit granted to operate a home based taxidermy business at W8672 County Road Z.

5. Two employees are allowed with hours of operation 7 days per week from 8 am to 8 pm.

6. A commercial dumpster is required for waste generated from business. Carcasses should be taken to a rendering works if smell attracts unwanted rodents/pests while in the dumpster.

8. A Wisconsin Taxidermist Permit is required along with a Wisconsin Sellers Permit; both must be maintained valid.

Motion by Meyer/Burke to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 excused – Freedland, Hampson and Berns.

ORDINANCE #65-6/08 TO AMEND SS. 16.07(1) AND (1)(a) OF THE GENERAL CODE OF LA CROSSE COUNTY, WISCONSIN ENTITLED FLOODPLAIN ZONING

The County Board of Supervisors of the County of La Crosse does ordain as follows:

(1) Designations. The boundaries of all floodplain districts are designated as floodplains or A-Zones on the maps listed below and the revisions in the La Crosse County Floodplain Appendix. Any change to the base flood elevations (BFE) in the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) Number 55063CV00A or on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) must be reviewed and approved by the DNR and FEMA before it is effective. No changes to regional flood elevations (RFE’s) on non-FEMA maps shall be effective until approved by the DNR. These maps and revisions are on file in the office of the County Zoning Administrator. If more than 1 map or revision is referenced, the most restrictive information shall apply.

(a) Official Maps: Based on the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) Number 55063CV00A – Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), community number 550217, panel numbers: 55063C0010C, 556063C0015C, 55063C0020C, 55063C0030C, 55063C0035C through 55063C0039C, 55063C0041C through 55063C0044C, 55063C0055C, 55063C0060C through 55063C0064C, 55063C0066C through 55063C0069C, 55063C0080C, 55063C0085C through 55063C0089C, 55063C0095C, 55063C0106C through 55063C0109C, 55063C0126C through 55063C0129C, 55063C0131C through 55063C0134C, 55063C0136C through 55063C0139C, 55063C0141C through 55063C0144C, 55063C0155C, 55063C0160C through 55063C0164C, 55063C0166C through 55063C0169C, 55063C0180C, 55063C0185C through 55063C0189C, 55063C0191C through 55063C0194C, 55063C0205C, 55063C0210C through 55063C0214C, 55063C0216C, 55063C0218C, 55063C0227C, 55063C0231C through 55063C0234C, 55063C0242C, 55063C0244C, 55063C0251C through 55063C0254C, 55063C0256C through 55063C0259C, 55063C0261C through 55063C0264C, 55063C0266C through 55063C0269C, 55063C0276C through 55063C0279C, 55063C0281C through 55063C0284C, 55063C0286C through 55063C0289C, 55063C0295C, 55063C0305C, 55063C0310C, 55063C0315C, 55063C0320C, 55063C0332C, 55063C0351C, 55063C0352C, 55063C0356C, 55063C0357C, 55063C0376C, 55063C0377C, 55063C0385C, 55063C0405C, 55063C0410C, with an effective date of April 2, 2008. All maps require approval by the DNR and FEMA.

Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect the day after passage and publication.

Motion by Meyer/Richmond to suspend the rules to act on the ordinance at its first reading required a two-thirds vote and passed on a voice vote with 27 ayes and 5 nays – Ebert, Rauk, Erickson, Geary and B. Pfaff with 3 excused – Freedland, Hampson and Berns. Motion by Meyer/Richmond to approve the ordinance passed on a unanimous voice vote with 3 excused – Freedland, Hampson and Berns.

RESOLUTION #21-6/08 RE: ADOPTION OF THE SECURITY BENEFIT GROUP HEALTHCARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT^SM (HRA) FOR DEPUTY SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION

WHEREAS, the Security Benefit Group Healthcare Reimbursement Account^SM (HRA) has been established for eligible public employees, pursuant to Section 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code permitting such plans; and, WHEREAS, the County wishes to make contributions on behalf of its employees to the Security Benefit Group Healthcare Reimbursement Account^SM (HRA) to meet it’s employee’s post employment health care needs and expenses; and, WHEREAS, under this program Security Financial Resources, Inc. will provide administrative services in exchange for fees charged to participant accounts with no fees incurred or required from the County as agreed upon by the County and Security Financial Resources, Inc.; and, WHEREAS, the County will reduce social security, Wisconsin Retirement Fund contributions, and overtime cost for enrolled employees who will have a direct deposit made to their Healthcare Reimbursement Account rather than paid as wages; and, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that La Crosse County hereby adopts the Security Benefit Group Healthcare Reimbursement Account^SM (HRA) program on behalf of the eligible employees of La Crosse County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board Chair, County Clerk and County Administrator are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the eligible employees, a Participation Agreement with Security Financial Resources, Inc. to act as the Administrator of the Plan and the agent of the Employer, and such other agreements and contracts as are necessary to implement the program.

FISCAL NOTE: There are no fees billed to the County for this program, but the county will save 7.65% Social Security, 19.8% WRS contribution for Deputies and reduced Overtime expense due to the funding of this post retirement plan rather than the funding of wages for employees of the Deputy Sheriff’s Association.

Motion by T. Johnson/Burke to approve. Discussion ensued. Personnel Director Robert Taunt responded to questions from the Board. The motion to approve passed on a voice vote with 31 ayes and 1 nay – Erickson with 3 excused – Freedland, Hampson and Berns.

RESOLUTION #22-6/08 RE: APPROVAL OF SECURITY BENEFIT 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN

WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to adopt plan documents to make the benefits of the Security Benefit Company 457 Deferred Compensation Plan available to eligible La Crosse County employees, pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement with the WPPA Deputy Sheriff’s Association; and, WHEREAS, the County Board desires to adopt such trust accounts, annuity contracts or custodial accounts as are necessary to establish funding vehicles with Security Benefit affiliates for the Plan, to receive and invest contributions in such investment options as are selected by Employees participating in the Plan, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the form of plan document for the Security Benefit 457 Deferred Compensation Plan attached is hereby approved and adopted by the County Board for the benefit of Employees of La Crosse County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to the Plan, the County Board establishes funding accounts with Security Benefit company for receipt of the investment contributions made under the Plan, as directed by participating employees; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to execute Plan documents in substantially the form presented to this Board and attached, to communicate the terms of the Plan to employees, to designate employees as eligible for participation in accordance with Plan terms, to enter into agreements with Plan participants for participation in the Plan, including Salary Reduction Agreements, and to take such further actions as may be necessary and appropriate to implement the Plan and effectuate the terms and intent of this resolution.

FISCAL NOTE: There are no fees billed to the County for this program, but the county will save 7.65% Social Security contribution for Deputies and reduced Overtime expense due to the funding of this deferred compensation plan rather than the funding of wages for employees of the Deputy Sheriff’s Association.

Motion by T. Johnson/Wood to approve. Discussion ensued. Personnel Director Robert Taunt responded to questions from the Board. The motion to approve passed on a voice vote with 29 ayes and 2 nays – Erickson and Ebert with 4 excused – Freedland, Hampson Berns and Bilskemper.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: ORDINANCE #66 TO AMEND SECTIONS 2.02(7)(a) AND (b) OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE GENERAL CODE OF LA CROSSE COUNTY, WISCONSIN REGARDING RESOLUTIONS

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

ORDINANCE #64-6/08 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SS. 1.42(4) AND 1.49(4) OF THE GENERAL CODE OF LA CROSSE COUNTY, WISCONSIN REGARDING HISTORIC SITES PRESERVATION COMMISSION

The County Board of Supervisors of the County of La Crosse does ordain as follows:

1.42(4) Special Committees, Boards and Commissions. The Executive Committee shall be responsible for interaction and recommendations to the County Board with respect to following: Library Board, Board of Harbor Commissioners, Economic Development Committee, La Crosse County Housing Authority, Aviation Board, Hidden Valleys, La Crosse Area Development Corp. (LADCO), La Crosse County Agricultural Society, Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission (MRRPC), Southwest International Trade, Business and Economic Development Council (ITBEC), Southwest Badger Resource Conservation and Development (SWRCD), Winding Rivers Library System, and Wisconsin Counties Utility Tax Association.

1.49(4) Special Committees, Boards & Commissions. The Planning, Resources & Development Committee acts as a liaison to the County Board for the following: Board of Adjustment, Condemnation Commission Wildlife Abatement/Damage Committee, Historic Sites Preservation Commission, Lake Neshonoc Protection and Rehabilitation District, and Lake Onalaska Protection and Rehabilitation District.

Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect the day after passage and publication.

Motion by T. Johnson/Rauk to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 4 excused – Freedland, Hampson, Berns and Bilskemper.

RESOLUTION #23-6/08 RE: CREATION OF THE AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, a regional partnership of La Crosse, Jackson, Vernon, and Monroe counties have agreed to form the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Western Wisconsin Advisory Committee (ADRC-WW) effective July 1, 2008; and, WHEREAS, La Crosse County Human Services Department will be the lead county in this regional partnership; and, WHEREAS, statutory responsibility to establish and maintain a regional committee to provide specific functions related to the policies, oversight, and operation of an ADRC are provided under s.46.283(6); and, WHEREAS, this advisory committee will be comprised of 11 members with representation from each of the partner counties. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors establish the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Western Wisconsin as advisory to the La Crosse County Health and Human Services Board. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the membership be representative of each of the four ADRC-WW partner counties and be determined by the leadership from each of those counties with representation to include the following:

FISCAL NOTE: Costs are minimal as this committee will only meet up to 6 times per year. Each of the partner counties will be responsible to pay for any travel related expenses for their county representatives. Many times committee members can ride with staff from each of the partner counties who will also be attending these meetings.

Motion by Billings/Wood to approve. Discussion ensued. There was no objection to T. Johnson’s request that “Advisory Committee” be put after Wisconsin in the first paragraph. The resolution as amended passed on a unanimous voice vote with 4 excused – Freedland, Hampson, Berns and Bilskemper.

RESOLUTION #24-6/08 RE: SALE OF COUNTY RIPARIAN PROPERTY ADJACENT TO WEBSTER PARCEL IN THE LAKE ROAD AREA

WHEREAS, the La Crosse County Board previously authorized the sale of County riparian property butting Lake Neshonoc in the vicinity of the area known as Lake Road; and, WHEREAS, George Webster is the owner of property east of the County riparian land sold to the adjacent property owners in the Lake Road area and he has offered to purchase the county riparian property adjacent to his land (Tax Parcel # 7-1262-0); and, WHEREAS, the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee recommends that the County riparian property be surveyed and appraised by outside consultants and that the property be offered for sale to George Webster at its fair market value to be determined by the appraiser and that the actual costs for the survey, appraisal, and title insurance along with other costs associated with the sale that are customarily the responsibility of the purchaser shall be paid by Mr. Webster; and, WHEREAS, the Committee further recommends that Mr. Webster be required to prepay the estimated cost of surveying, appraising, and obtaining title insurance for the property in the amount of $2,500 and that this amount shall be non-refundable if he fails to close the transaction. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board does hereby approve the sale of the County riparian property in the Lake Road area of Lake Neshonoc adjacent to property owned by George Webster (Tax Parcel # 7-1262-0) at its fair market value determined by the appraiser plus the actual cost of surveying, appraising, title insurance, and other costs that are customarily the responsibility of the purchaser. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the surveyor and appraiser that have previously been hired by La Crosse County as outside consultants for the Lake Neshonoc Project shall be retained to survey and appraise the County riparian property adjacent to the Webster parcel provided that George Webster prepays the amount of $2,500 that shall be applied to the actual cost of such services provided by the outside consultants, but that amount shall not be refundable if Mr. Webster fails to complete the purchase of the property. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board Chair and County Clerk are authorized to sign the warranty deed to complete the sale of such parcel after approval by Corporation Counsel. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that County staff are authorized to do all things necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution including hiring of the consultants to survey and appraise the parcel to be sold.

FISCAL NOTE: the amount of $2,500 required as prepayment toward the costs is broken down as follows: surveying - $800; appraising - $1,500; title insurance - $200. The fair market value of the parcel to be sold is undetermined at this time. The net proceeds will be directed toward conservation practice/public improvements on or around Lake Neshonoc to be approved by the County Board before expenditure of the funds.

Motion by Spiker/Benrud to approve. Discussion ensued. The motion to approve passed on a unanimous voice vote with 4 excused – Freedland, Hampson, Berns and Bilskemper.

RESOLUTION #25-6/08 RE: AUTHORIZATION TO SELL PROPERTY (1603 9^th Street South) TO CITY OF LA CROSSE

WHEREAS, La Crosse County has acquired title to a tax delinquent property located at 1603 9^th Street South, La Crosse, Wisconsin consisting of a house located on a lot that is 52’ x 150’; and, WHEREAS, the County is authorized to sell its tax deeded lands in such manner and upon such terms as the County Board may by resolution determine and the County may transfer such land to any municipality within the county pursuant to Wis. Stat. ss. 75.35(2) and 59.52(6); and, WHEREAS, the total amount of unpaid general property taxes and other expenses assessed to this real estate for the years 2001-2007 is $26,585.42 broken down as follows: Unpaid property tax - $14,339.65; Special assessments - $3,459.55; Interest - $5,857.36; Penalty - $2,928.86; and, WHEREAS, 2008 property taxes including special assessments of $357 are estimated to be $3,000.00 and the Facilities Department incurred $1,200 in costs to maintain the property; and, WHEREAS, the Committee recommends selling this property to the City of La Crosse for $22,000 which would reimburse the County for the maintenance costs, taxes through 2008 and 2008 special assessments up to $357, but does not include the penalty and interest levied against the delinquent taxes, and such sale would be in the best interest of the tax payers of La Crosse County. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board authorizes the sale of 1603 9^th Street South, La Crosse, Wisconsin to the City of La Crosse for the amount of $22,000. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in addition to the sale price, the City shall pay to the County the amount of any special assessments placed on the property in 2008 that exceed the amount of $357. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board Chair and County Clerk are authorized to sign a Warranty Deed conveying the property known as 1603 9^th Street South, La Crosse, Wisconsin by its legal description and any other documents necessary to sell the property to the City of La Crosse upon approval by the Corporation Counsel. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount of $1,200 from the net sale proceeds shall be paid to the Facilities Department and the balance shall be applied to the payment of back taxes on the property.

FISCAL NOTE: the total amount of unpaid general property taxes and special assessments previously paid by the County to the taxing jurisdictions for this property was $17,799.20. The 2008 taxes will also be paid to the City of La Crosse by the County Treasurer. The sale price of $22,000 was determined as follows: 2001-2007 unpaid property taxes - $14,339.65; 2001-2007 Special Assessments - $3459.55; 2008 property taxes (including special assessment of $357) - $3,000; Facilities Dept. costs - $1,200.

Motion by Spiker/Brockmiller to approve. Discussion ensued. Motion by Ebert/Erickson to refer for 30 days to get more information. Facilities Director Jim Speropulos spoke on the deterioration of the property. Corporation Counsel William Shepherd also spoke to the issue. Discussion continued. The motion to refer failed on a voice vote with 5 ayes and 26 nays with 4 excused – Freedland, Hampson, Berns and Bilskemper. Those voting nay to refer were Plesha, Geary, Sebranek, Wood, Billings, L. Pfaff, Richmond, Medinger, Rauk, Keil, J. Johnson, Veenstra, Mach, Gamroth, Pedretti, Benrud, Meyer, T. Johnson, Schroeder, Burke, Doyle, Spiker, Fisher, Kader, B. Pfaff and Brockmiller. The motion to approve the resolution passed on a roll call vote with 26 ayes and 5 nays – Ebert, Erickson, Flood, Manthei and Bina with 4 excused – Freedland, Hampson, Berns and Bilskemper.

RESOLUTION #26-6/08 RE: APPROVAL OF BID FOR FINAL COVER AND GAS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION AT THE LA CROSSE COUNTY LANDFILL

WHEREAS, there is a need for construction of final cover and gas system for the La Crosse County landfill; and, WHEREAS, La Crosse County requested bids for construction of the final cover and gas system; and, WHEREAS, sealed bids were received and publicly opened on May 20, 2008; and, WHEREAS, said bids have been reviewed for qualification of bidders and cost by the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee; and, WHEREAS, this construction project was included in the 2008 budget, but will be funded from the Solid Waste Undesignated Fund Balance rather than by the sale of bonds. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the La Crosse County Board does hereby approve the bid of Integrity Grading & Excavation, Inc. for Project A-08, 2008 Final Cover and Gas System Construction at the cost of $1,426,614.28. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board Chair is hereby authorized to execute an agreement to accomplish said work after approval by Corporation Counsel and the Finance Department is authorized to transfer funds from the Solid Waste Undesignated Fund Balance to pay for the project.

FISCAL NOTE: Funds for the Project shall come from the Solid Waste Undesignated Fund Balance (650-39100) that currently has a balance of approximately $9.8 million.

Motion by Spiker/L. Pfaff to approve. Discussion ensued. The motion to approve passed on a voice vote with 30 ayes and 1 nay – Erickson with 4 excused – Freedland, Hampson, Berns and Bilskemper.

· Supervisor Ebert asked for an update on the Tri State Ambulance Service situation and an update on Park Plaza.

Motion by Sebranek/Keil to adjourn at 8:05 p.m. passed on a unanimous voice vote with 4 excused – Freedland, Hampson, Berns and Bilskemper.

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, June 19, 2008 and that it is the whole thereof IN WITNESS THEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND AFFIXED THE OFFICIAL SEAL THIS 27^th DAY OF JUNE 2008.

BID SUMMARY
Integrity Grading & Excavation, Inc.		$ 1,426,614.28
Frattalone Companies, Inc.		$ 1,612,066.50
St. Joseph Construction Co.		$ 1,696,357.00
Hoffman Construction Co.		$ 1,785,694.50
Veit & Company, Inc.		$ 1,862,348.20