The Town Board of the Town of Sun Prairie met on Monday, January 26, 2004 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall, 5556 Twin Lane Road.

Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by chairperson Lyle Updike. Supervisors Vernon Pogue and Doug Yelk, clerk Claudia Quick, and deputy clerk Joan Rademacher were present. Town of Bristol Board members in attendance were chairperson Gerald Derr and supervisors Scott Grove and Sandra Dulin. Town Attorney Mark Hazelbaker was present. Four additional people attended the meeting.

Statement of Public Notice The chair directed that the minutes show that notice of the Town Board meeting was published in the January 22, 2004 issue of The Star. The agenda was also faxed to the Capital Times. Copies were posted on the three town bulletin boards on January 23, 2004.

Presentation/Comments/Take Action re: B. Foss, Engineer, review of City of Sun Prairie Wastewater Facility Plan Report Brandon Foss was unable to attend the meeting because of the weather conditions. Mr. Foss, of Crispell-Snyder, Inc., engineer hired by the Towns of Sun Prairie and Bristol reviewed the City of Sun Prairie wastewater treatment facility plan. Both chairmen received a letter from engineer Foss stating he had completed his review. Major areas of concern are the planned design capacity of the facility and the projected peak discharge into Koshkonong Creek. There was discussion between the Town Boards of Sun Prairie and Bristol, and Town attorney Mark Hazelbaker.

Moved by Lyle Updike, second by Doug Yelk to submit the following requests to Bernie Robertson of the Dept. of Natural Resources. 1. To address storm water retention, 2. Stop at Stage 1 of the Wastewater Facility Plan, and 3. Request an informational meeting with representatives of the City of Sun Prairie, Town of Bristol and Town of Sun Prairie. Motion carried. Town of Bristol took action on the same motion.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to approve the minutes of the January 12, 2004 meeting. Motion carried

Presentation from the Public None

Consider and Take Action re: Petition #8879 Benesh family to change the zoning from A-1 Ex Ag to A-2 (8) Agricultural on property south of 5119 Pierceville Road, section 35 Dave Dinkel, realtor with The Property Shop, presented an overview of the proposed zoning change. Doug Yelk, a member of the planning commission stated the plan commission had recommended approval of the zoning change with conditions. The Board discussed the proposed conditions and after discussion it was moved by Doug Yelk, second by Lyle Updike to approve petition #8879 with the following conditions as suggested by the plan commission.

1. No residential development allowed.
2. No utility services as defined in Chapter 10, Dane County Ordinance.
3. Require any future proposals concerning the site, size and number of accessory buildings be submitted to the Town of Sun Prairie for review.
4. Limit one animal unit per acre.

Motion carried. The Board changed #3 condition by striking the word approval and changing to review.

Consider Amendment to Weight Limit Ordinance adding Norton Road, deleting Town Hall Drive north of Hwy. 19 Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to approve deleting Town Hall Drive north of State Hwy. 19 and adding Norton Road south of CTH TT. Motion carried.

Consider/Amend Employee Handbook re: Comp Time Policy The Board discussed this issue in detail. Due to the fact that the highway patrolmen were not at the meeting no action was taken. This agenda item will be deferred to an upcoming board meeting when the highway patrolmen can attend.

Audit and Pay Bills Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried.

• EMS District Report – Vernon Pogue reported that the EMT’s Appreciation Dinner is scheduled for March 6, 2004.
• Fire Unit Report – Lyle Updike reported the Fire Protection Advisory Board would be meeting on Jan. 27, 2004.
• Wisconsin Dept. of Comm. & Federal OSHA requirements and inspections – Clerk Claudia Quick reported she had attended a meeting regarding the requirements. Everyone must know what to do with hazardous materials, MSDS files need to be maintained.

• A newsletter is being prepared to go out the beginning of February to let all know of the board meeting on February 9. A representative of the school district will give a presentation and answer questions regarding the upcoming referendum.
• Lyle received a report from the Metropolitan Planning Organization regarding the road projects in Dane County. Dennis Farrell will be asked to summarize the proposed road projects in the Town and the impact it may have on the Town.
• Lyle received a letter from Kathleen Falk, County Executive, suggesting the City of Madison, Village of Cottage Grove, City of Sun Prairie, Town of Sun Prairie and Town of Burke meet to discuss ways to collaborate on long term regional land use and a transportation vision for this region of the county. This meeting is set for February 17, 2004.
• Lyle Updike, Roger Fetterly and Claudia Quick will be meeting with officials from Village of Cottage Grove and the City of Sun Prairie to discuss land use on January 29, 2004.

Set Next Meeting Date/Adjournment The next meeting date was set for Monday, February 9, 2004 at 7:30 P.M. Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.

Correct Attest,

Joan M. Rademacher, Deputy Clerk