Village of Star Prairie Sept. 5, 2012 Board Proceedings

VILLAGE OF STAR PRAIRIE

BOARD PROCEEDINGS

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, posted September 4, 2012, the Star Prairie Village Board met in the Community Center at 7:00 p.m. on September 5, 2012. The meeting was called to order by President Gibson. Roll call; members present: Trustees Chris Boardman, Gary Peterson, Andrew Marrier, Bruce A. Johnson and President Greg Gibson.

Trustee Peterson moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Trustee Marrier and motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING

President Gibson asked for public comment on proposed zoning code amendments to Article E, Section 13-1-80 Existing Nonconforming Uses. No public comments. Trustee Peterson moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Trustee Boardman and motion carried.

Trustee Boardman moved to approve the minutes for 8/01/2012 as presented seconded by Trustee Marrier and motion carried.

Trustee Boardman moved to approve the July 2012 Treasurer’s report as presented, seconded by Trustee Peterson and motion carried.

Trustee Boardman moved to approve the disbursements in the amount of $33,589.62 (dollars), seconded by Trustee Johnson. Roll call vote; 5-0 and motion carried.

REPORTS

Police

The August 2012 Police Report was submitted by Chief Lewis (on file).

Maintenance

Brody Larson presented the August 2012 Maintenance Report (on file). The Board consensus was to approve the request to attend cross connection class October 3, 2012 in Spooner. There was discussion on the water utility water loss and adding $1,000 (dollars) to the revenue requirement dealing with the maintenance of distribution system.

Park Committee

Trustee Boardman reported the committee will be meeting September 19, 2012.

Building and Zoning

Brian Wert Inspection Agency Building Inspector’s July 2012 report; Permit 12-102 Friendly Bar & Grill, 312 Main Street for repair, Permit 12-103. Dave Anderson, 601 Bridge Avenue for storage shed, Permit 12-104 Chad Engstrom, 978 County Line Avenue for porch.

Public Works Committee

A public works committee meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2012.

NEW BUSINESS

Plan Commission Recommendation

Trustee Boardman moved to approve the Planning Commission recommendation for amendments to Article E, Section 13-1-80 Existing Nonconforming Uses, seconded by Trustee Peterson. Roll call vote; 5-0 and motion carried.

Sec.13-1-80 Existing Nonconforming Uses

(a)(2) The total lifetime structural repairs or alterations shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the assessed value of the structure at the time of its becoming a nonconforming use unless it is permanently changed to conform to the use provisions of this Chapter.

(b) Abolishment or Replacement of Existing Nonconforming Use. If such nonconforming use is discontinued or terminated for a period of twelve (12) months, any future use of the structure, land or water shall conform to the provisions of this Chapter. When a nonconforming use or structure is damaged by fire, explosion, flood, the public enemy or other calamity it may be restored or rebuilt in the same location, but cannot be enlarged to the extent of more than fifty percent (50%) of its current assessed value, it shall not be restored except to as comply with the use provisions of this Chapter.

Apple River Water Main Crossing Project

Trustee Boardman moved to approve Change Order No. 1 to furnish and install a valve manhole on the east side of the Apple River in accordance with the revised plans and specs; increase of this Change Order $6,550.00 (dollars) and contract change as per attorney Tim Scott’s discussion regarding arbitration organization defined in the supplementary conditions of the contract documents pending attorney Tim Scott’s approval, seconded by Trustee Peterson. Roll call vote; 5-0 and motion carried.

Lisa Meyer, Assessor proposal for the year(s) 2013, 2014 & 2015

Trustee Boardman moved to approve Lisa Meyer’s proposal for assessing all taxable property in the Village for 2013, 2014 and 2015 as presented, seconded by Trustee Peterson. Roll call vote; 5-0 and motion carried. See Lisa Meyer, Assessor proposal as a part of these minutes.

McDonough’s Waterjetting and Drain Cleaning Inc.

Trustee Boardman moved to approve McDonough’s Waterjetting and Drain Cleaning estimate in the amount of $4,815.00 (dollars) for water jetting maintenance from man hole to man hole on the West side of the river, with the cost to come from the sewer fund, seconded by Trustee Johnson. Roll call vote; 5-0 and motion carried.

Village of Star Prairie Municipal Court

Trustee Johnson recommended the Board reconsider an ordinance to possibly abolish the Village of Star Prairie Municipal court and to put this on the October Board meeting agenda. No action taken.

Application(s) for “Operator’s” License

Trustee Johnson moved to approve the “Operator’s” license applications for Justine Pinkerton and Chase Paulson for the Star Prairie Convenience Store; and, for Dustin Hartenstein and Kirsten Kondor for the Star Prairie Sports Bar, seconded by Trustee Peterson. Roll call vote; 5-0 and motion carried.

Application for Temporary Class "B" (Picnic) Beer License

Trustee Peterson moved to approve the application for a Temporary Class "B" (Picnic) Beer License for the Star Prairie Fish & Game for October 5, 2012, seconded by Trustee Marrier. Roll call vote; 5-0 and motion carried.

Application(s) for Temporary “Operator’s” License

Trustee Johnson moved to approve Temporary “Operator’s” License applications for Ervin Ericksen and Stuart Nelson for Star Prairie Fish & Game, seconded by Trustee Peterson. Roll call vote, 5-0 and motion carried.

Village of Star Prairie website

Trever Gibson presented a rough design that he has developed through Network Solutions. No action taken.

Computer Technician Services

Discussed the need for predetermined computer technician hourly and emergency service rates for budget purposes. No action taken.

Set special meeting date(s) to work on 2013 budget

Trustee Peterson moved to set September 26, October 17 & October 24, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. to work on the 2013 proposed budget, seconded by Trustee Boardman and carried.

Public Comment – none

Adjournment

Trustee Peterson moved to adjourn seconded by Trustee Boardman and motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.

Patsy Johnson

Village Clerk-Treasurer

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