05-21-25 Town Board Meeting

REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, May 21, 2025

(Draft – Not official until approved.)
The regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls was called to order by Chairman Michael Dorsey on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at the Town Hall.  Proper notice was given as the agenda was posted at the town hall and on the town’s website May 16, 2025.  The Pledge of Allegiance was said.  Present by roll call were supervisors Katie Appel, Will Bergmann and Brent Priebe.  Supervisor Jeremy Hall was absent.  Also present were town clerk/treasurer Janet Krueger, public works employee Steve Jacobs and legal counsel Adam Jarchow.  Others in attendance were Mike Lenahan, Marcia Sassen, John Koonce and Kathy Das Gupta.

Priebe/Appel moved to approve the agenda; motion carried. Bergmann/Priebe moved to approve the minutes as printed for the April 16, 2025, town board meeting; motion carried.

No public comment was had.

Committee, Commission and Employee Reports: Mr. Jacobs gave the highway report.  Ms. Krueger presented the clerk/treasurer’s report.  Appel/Bergmann moved to approve payment of vouchers #25-103 through #25-140 in the amount of $171,843.25; motion carried on a unanimous roll-call vote, 4-0.  The 2025 year to date budget summaries were reviewed.  Receipts for the period ending April 30, 2025, amounted to $51,560.97, cash balance on April 30, 2025, was $656,947.08.  The plan commission minutes, zoning logs and building permit log were reviewed.  Supervisor Appel stated she was contacted by someone regarding speed signs on Fairgrounds and 140th Avenue.  Chairman Dorsey stated there was a driveway culvert issue that is being resolved by the property owner.

New Business:  A special exception request for display and sales of sheds at 1928 US Highway 8 was presented.  Appel/Bergmann moved to adopt Resolution 25-16 approving a special exception for the display and sales of storage sheds; motion carried on a unanimous roll-call vote, 4-0.

Resolution 25-16

A RESOLUTION GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION

TO TIMOTHY CROFT/DAKOTA STORAGE BUILDINGS FOR DISPLAY AND SALES OF STORAGE SHEDS IN THE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

            WHEREAS Timothy Croft/Dakota Storage Sheds, lessee of property owner by David McCullough and James McCullough has filed an application with the Town of St. Croix Falls for the display and sales of storage sheds at 1928 US Highway 8, located in the NW ¼ of NE ¼ of Section 35, T34N, R18W, and identified as Tax Parcel #044-00964-0000; and

WHEREAS Chapter III, Section C, 3. Commercial District, c. 18 – requires as special exception for retail of storage sheds, mobile homes, manufactured homes and modular homes provided a permanent structure for retail sales and business is located on the property; and

WHEREAS per Chapter I, Section I, 3, (b) the Plan Commission did conduct a public hearing on the matter and did recommend approval on May 14, 2025, for the special exception with conditions for display and sales of storage sheds at 1928 US Highway 8, located in the NW ¼ of NE ¼ of Section 35.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, does hereby concur with the Town Plan Commission to grant a special exception to Timothy Croft/Dakota Storage Buildings for the display and sales of storage sheds at 1928 US Highway 8 in the NW ¼ of NE ¼ of Section 35 and identified as tax parcel number #044-00964-0000 subject to the following conditions:

  • No storage sheds shall be displayed closer to US Highway 8 than the existing building located on the property;
  • There shall be no office space for sales/business in sheds;
  • Signage shall be added to existing ground sign not to exceed a total of 100 square feet per Town’s Zoning Ordinance No. 1, Chapter V, Section L, 2. b.;
  • The special exception shall terminate upon the sale or transfer of ownership of either the parcel of land or the business itself;
  • Any formal complaint lodged against the use in the first year of operation will lead to an automatic review of the special exception by the plan commission and/or town board at the next possible meeting; and
  • The business will obey all laws and maintain all proper licenses and permits.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this special exception is conditioned on the applicants obtaining the necessary and required permits, if any, from Polk County and various agencies of the State of Wisconsin; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this special exception must be exercised by application for necessary permits, if any, or business activity as approved within twelve (12) months of the date of this Resolution.

A special exception request to operate a tattoo shop with permanent makeup; permanent jewelry; lash extensions and retail/gift shop at 1982 US Highway 8 was presented.  Priebe/Appel moved to adopt Resolution 25-17 approving a special exception for a tattoo shop and gift/retail shop; motion carried on a unanimous roll-call vote, 4-0.

Resolution 25-17

A RESOLUTION GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION
TO MARCIA SASSEN/DRAGONFLY LASH CO. TO OPERATE A TATTOO SHOP WITH PERMANENT MAKEUP/ PERMANENT JEWELRY;
LASH EXTENSIONS AND RETAIL/GIFT SHOP IN A NON CONFORMING STRUCTURE IN THE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

WHEREAS Marcia Sassen/Dragonfly Lash Co., lessee of property owned by River Valley Properties LLC filed an application with the Town of St. Croix Falls to operate a tattoo shop with permanent makeup/permanent jewelry; lash extensions; and retail/gift shop at 1982 US Highway 8, located in the NW ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 35, T34N, R18W, and identified as Tax Parcel No. 044-00978-0000, and

WHEREAS Chapter III, Section C, 3. Commercial District, c. (2) changes of use in non-conforming structures or property; and (21) tattoo shop requires a Special Exception; and

WHEREAS per Chapter I, Section I, (3) the Plan Commission did conduct a public hearing on the matter and did recommend approval on May 14, 2025, for the special exception with conditions to operate a tattoo shop with permanent makeup/permanent jewelry; lash extensions; and retail/gift shop in the NW ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 35.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, does hereby concur with the Town Plan Commission to grant a special exception to Marcia Sassen/Dragonfly Lash Co. to operate a tattoo shop with permanent makeup/permanent jewelry; lash extensions; and retail/gift shop at 1982 US Highway 8, located in the NW ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 35 and identified as tax parcel #044-00978-0000 subject to the following conditions:

  • The business will be on a one year probationary period during which any complaint will lead to an automatic review of the special exception and/or conditions by the Plan Commission and/or Town Board;
  • The special exception shall terminate upon the sale or transfer of ownership of either the parcel of land or the business itself; and
  • The Business must obtain and maintain all proper permits.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this special exception is conditioned on the applicants obtaining the necessary and required permits, if any, from Polk County and various agencies of the State of Wisconsin; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this special exception must be exercised by application for the necessary permits within twelve (12) months of the date of this Resolution.

 

A special exception request for transient lodging at 1368 190th Street was presented.  The current property has been operating as transient lodging however there was a name change creating the need for a new special exception to be issued.  Appel/Bergmann moved to adopt Resolution 25-18 approving transient lodging at 1368 190th Street; motion carried on a unanimous roll-call vote, 4-0.

Resolution 25-18

A RESOLUTION GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION

TO KUMAR & KATHARINA DAS GUPTA/TDG REAL ESTATE

FOR TRANSIENT LODGING IN THE TRANSITIONAL DISTRICT

WHEREAS property owners Kumar & Katharina Das Gupta/TDB Real Estate has filed an application with the Town of St. Croix Falls for transient lodging at 1368 190th Street, located in the SE ¼ of NE ¼ of Section 26, T34N, R18W, and identified as Tax Parcel #044-00697-0200; and

WHEREAS Chapter III, Section C, 5. Transitional District, f. (20) transient lodging requires a Special Exception; and

WHEREAS per Chapter I, Section I, 3, (b) the Plan Commission did conduct a public hearing on the matter and did recommend approval on May 14, 2025, for the special exception with conditions for transient lodging at 1368 190th Street in the SE ¼ of NE ¼ of Section 26.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, does hereby concur with the Town Plan Commission to grant a special exception to Kumar & Katharina Das Gupta/TDB Real Estate for transient lodging at 1368 190th Street, located in the SE ¼ of NE ¼ of Section 26 and identified as tax parcel number #044-00697-0200 subject to the following conditions:

  • Up to eight people allowed from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am with a maximum of thirty occupants are allowed from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm regardless of the number of bedrooms;
  • Accessory building must not have sleeping accommodations;
  • No RVs or campers allowed for overnight stay;
  • All parking to be on an impervious surface and must be contained on the property;
  • Applicant must obtain all proper licensing;
  • All fires and embers are to be extinguished by 11:00 pm, with no unattended fires;
  • No fireworks are allowed.
  • Applicant must have 24 hour contact number available to the public;
  • Property must remain free from citation and charges for nuisance, disorderly conduct, or any other illegal activity;
  • Quiet hours shall be imposed from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am;
  • Applicant and renters must comply with all applicable laws and regulations:
  • Department of natural resources lake regulations to be included in rental information,
  • Lake association rules to be included in rental information, and
  • No fireworks are allowed must be included in rental information.
  • All pets must be contained on the rental property unless they are on public property;
  • All conditions that apply to renters shall be included in rental information;
  • Owner is to provide the town with any new or revised house rules and regulations for renters;
  • The special exception shall terminate upon the sale or transfer of ownership of either the parcel of land or the business itself;
  • Any formal complaint lodged against the use in the first year of operation will lead to an automatic review of the special exception by the plan commission and/or town board at the next possible meeting;
  • The business will obey all laws and maintain all proper licenses and permits; and
  • All conditions relating to rental property in Chapter I, Section I of the zoning ordinance shall apply.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this special exception is conditioned on the applicants obtaining the necessary and required permits, if any, from Polk County and various agencies of the State of Wisconsin; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this special exception must be exercised by application for the necessary permits within twelve (12) months of the date of this Resolution.

Bergmann/Appel moved to adopt Resolution 25-19 appointing the town clerk and town treasurer for a two year term; motion carried on a unanimous roll-call vote, 4-0.

Resolution 25-19

A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TOWN CLERK/TOWN TREASURER

FOR THE TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS

WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, pursuant to Wis. Stats. 60.30(1e) adopted Ordinance 06-04 that the office of the town clerk shall be filled by appointment; and

WHEREAS the Town electors of the Town of St. Croix Falls on November 7, 2006, passed a town referendum approving the office of town clerk to be filled by appointment; and

WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, pursuant to Wis. Stats. 60.30(1e) adopted Ordinance 18-03 that the office of the town treasurer shall be filled by appointment; and

WHEREAS the Town electors of the Town of St. Croix Falls on November 6, 2018, passed a town referendum approving the office of town treasurer to be filled by appointment; and

WHEREAS Town electors adopted Resolution 2021-02TM approving combining the offices of Town Clerk and Town Treasurer at a Special Town Meeting held on November 17, 2021.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, does hereby appoint Janet Krueger as the Town of St. Croix Falls “Town Clerk” for a two year term effective April 16, 2025; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, does hereby appoint Janet Krueger as the Town of St. Croix Falls “Town Treasurer” until the two year term effective April 16, 2025, can be filled.

An application for a fireworks display on May 24, 2025, at Big Rock Creek was presented.  Appel/Bergmann moved to approve the fireworks display on May 24, 2025, at Big Rock Creek provided the fire danger is low; motion carried.  Polk County requested a Confidentiality Agreement.  Upon legal advice and the consensus of the Town Board there is no need for such an agreement at this time.  The town chairman received a request to purchase the pile of rocks at the Town’s pit for eight hundred dollars ($800.00).  Appel moved to sell the pile of rocks for eight hundred dollars ($800.00); motion died due to lack of second.  Discussion was had on purchasing a new mower for the road right of ways.  Bids received for crack sealing were as follows:  Seal Tech, Inc – $76,350.00 and Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC – $38,170.24.  Appel/Bergmann moved to award the crack sealing bid to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC with the addition of Fairgrounds Road between 200th Street and 210th Street; motion carried on a unanimous roll-call vote, 4-0.  Discussion continued on other road projects.  A notice will be published requesting bids for pulverizing and double chip seal.

There was no closing public comment.

The June town board meeting will be held June 18, 2025.  There being no further business, Bergmann/Priebe moved to adjourn the meeting; motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

Minutes prepared by town clerk Janet Krueger.

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