REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, March 27, 2023
The regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls was called to order by Chairman Mike Dorsey at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023, at the Town Hall.  Proper notice was given as the agenda was posted at the town hall and on the town’s website March 23, 2023.  The Pledge of Allegiance was said.  Present by roll call were chairman Mike Dorsey, supervisors Katie Appel, Will Bergmann and Sharon Kelly.  Also present were town clerk Janet Krueger and legal counsel Adam Jarchow.  Others in attendance were Deb and Ron Micek, Denise Evert-Bartz and Mike Bartz, and Kristin Posson.  Supervisor Jeremy Hall arrived at 6:21 pm.  Appel/Bergmann moved to approve the agenda; motion carried. Appel/Kelly moved to approve the minutes as printed for the February 15, 2023, town board meeting; motion carried.

Public comment:  Ron and Deb Micek shared their issues with the transient lodging at 1918 140^th Avenue and requested the special exception to be revoked.  Denise Evert-Bartz, Mike Bartz and Kristin Posson spoke in support of the transient lodging at 1918 140^th Avenue.

Committee, Commission and Employee Reports: The treasurer’s report was reviewed.  Receipts for the period ending February 28, 2023, amounted to $198,710.88, cash balance on February 28, 2023, was $489,264.36. The highway report was reviewed.  Ms. Krueger presented the clerks report.  Kelly/Bergmann moved to approve payment of vouchers #23-052 through #23-084 amounting to $49,806.30; motion carried on a unanimous roll-call vote, 4-0.  The 2023 year to date budget summaries were reviewed.  The zoning permit logs were reviewed.  Supervisor Appel state she had received a complaint on the appearance of St. Croix Tire.  Supervisor Kelly stated she is signed up for the April 1, 2023, WTA workshop but found out the Board of Review training is being held on a different date.

New Business:  The complaint and handouts from the public hearing regarding the transient lodging at 1918 140^th Avenue were reviewed along with the plan commission’s recommendation.  Discussion was had.  Hall/Appel moved after reviewing the complaints to continue to allow the special exception for transient lodging; motion failed on a roll-call vote, 3-2 (Yeas:  Hall, Dorsey and Nays:  Appel, Bergmann, Kelly).  Appel/Bergmann moved after reviewing the special exception for transient lodging that the probationary period be extended one year to April 21, 2024; motion carried on a roll-call vote, 4-1 (Yeas:  Appel, Bergmann, Dorsey, Hall and Nays:  Kelly).  Bergmann/Kelly moved to adopt Resolution 23-03 approving an additional “Class B” license for the year ending June 30, 2023; motion carried on a unanimous roll-call vote, 5-0.

Resolution 23-03

A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ADDITIONAL ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE

FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2023

WHEREAS the corporation listed below has made application to the Town Clerk requesting alcohol beverage license pursuant to Chapter 125 of the Wisconsin Statutes for the year ending June 30, 2023; and

WHEREAS the application appears to be complete and the required fee has been paid; and

WHEREAS publication of notice appeared in the Inter-County Leader on March 22, 2023, and was posted at the town hall and on the town’s website on March 16, 2023, per Wisconsin State Statutes 125.04(3)(g).

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls does approve and grant an alcohol beverage license for the year ending June 30, 2023, to the named corporation as follows:

NOT JUSTA BAR-N-CAFÉ, INC., a corporation dba Not Justa Diner, Cole J. Bertram, agent, for a Combination “Class B” beer and liquor license, SE ¼ Section 26, 1961 US Hwy 8, St. Croix Falls, WI  54024. BLB 2023-04

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be authorized to issue the license as the case may be.

 

Kelly/Bergmann moved to adopt Resolution 23-04 approving an additional operator license for the year ending June 30, 2023; motion carried on a unanimous roll-call vote, 5-0.

Resolution 23-04

A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ADDITIONAL OPERATOR LICENSE

FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2023

WHEREAS the individual listed below has made application to the Town Clerk requesting an operator’s license pursuant to Sections 125.32(2) and 125.68(2) of the Wisconsin Statutes for the year ending June 30, 2023, and

WHEREAS the application appears to be complete and the required fee has been paid;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls does approve and grant an operator’s license to:

Bertram, Cole J. – 966 Bruce Drive, Somerset, WI  54025, 2023-52

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be authorized to issue the license as the case may be.

 

Appel/Hall moved to adopt Resolution 23-05 approving a Flea Market License for a two year period ending April 30, 2025 to Pea Pick’in Flea Market; motion carried on a unanimous roll-call vote, 5-0.

Resolution 23-05

A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FLEA MARKET LICENSE

FOR THE TWO-YEAR PERIOD ENDING APRIL 30, 2025

PEA PICK’IN FLEA MARKET

WHEREAS Wisconsin Statutes 134.71(9) requires the licensing of secondhand article dealer mall or flea market by the local municipality, and

WHEREAS Judy E. Hansen doing business as Pea Pick’in Flea Market 1977 US Hwy 8, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, has made application for a license under the provisions of Wis.Stats. 134.71(9), and

WHEREAS the required license fee of $165.00 as specified in Statutes, and criminal history background check fee of $7.00 has been received and deposited with the Town Treasurer; and

WHEREAS a criminal history check has been conducted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Department pursuant to Wis. Stats. 134.71(6).

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls approves the license application of Judy E. Hansen, dba Pea Pick’in Flea Market 1977 US Hwy 8, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be authorized to issue a flea market license to the same for the two-year period ending April 30, 2025.

 

Kelly/Hall moved to approve the fireworks display at Deer Lake on July 2, 2023, with a rain date of July 3, 2023; motion carried.  The zoning ordinance amendments were reviewed and the first reading was had.  The town’s Emergency Operations Plan and Election Contingency Plan were reviewed.  Kelly/Hall moved to adopt the Emergency Operations Plan and Election Contingency Plan; motion carried.  Discussion was had on financing the town’s new dump truck.  Appel/Hall moved to finance with the financial institution offering the lowest interest rate and authorize the chair, Michael Dorsey and clerk, Janet Krueger to execute the loan documents; motion carried on a unanimous roll-call vote, 5-0.  The five year road plan was reviewed.  Discussion was had on the spring weight limit restrictions.  The weight restriction as posted will remain until further information is obtained to consider changing.  A letter from the Polk County Department of Land Information regarding an Address Sign Replacement Program was reviewed.  Kelly/Appel moved to approve Polk County Land Information reviewing, reassigning as needed and ordering new signs to be paid for and installed by the town; motion carried on a roll call vote, 4-1 (Yeas:  Appel, Bergmann, Dorsey, Kelly and Nays:  Hall).

Closing public comments:  Mr. Bartz thanked the board and stated he or Denise will follow up with an email with their contact information and asked for clarity on parking at the boat landing when launching water craft.  Mr. Micek supports the reassessment of addresses and would like the board to review documents presented. Mrs. Micek hopes the rules will be respected and followed.  Ms. Posson takes issue with the term transient lodging.

The next town board meeting is scheduled for April 19, 2023.  Agenda items are:  review the transient lodging section of the zoning ordinance; second reading of zoning ordinance amendments; consider 2023 road work; and consider changing the spring weight limit restriction.

The chairman read the call for a closed session per Wisconsin State Statue 19.85(1) (c) for an annual employee performance review.  Kelly/Hall moved to adjourn to closed session at 7:33 p.m. per Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1) (c) for an annual employee performance review; motion carried on a unanimous roll-call vote, 5-0.

A ten minute recess was had.

The Town Board reconvened in open session at 7:16 p.m. with the board members and legal counsel present.

The board announced an annual performance review was conducted and the chairman will schedule time to meet with Ms. Krueger to discuss her review.

There being no further business, Hall/Bergmann moved to adjourn the meeting; motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m.

Minutes prepared by Janet Krueger, town clerk and Sharon Kelly, Town Supervisor.