The Town Board of the Town of Sun Prairie met on Monday, September 22, 2003 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall, 5556 Twin Lane Road, Marshall, Wisconsin.

Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by chairperson Lyle Updike. Supervisor Doug Yelk, clerk Claudia Quick, deputy clerk Joan Rademacher and Dennis Farrell highway patrolman were present. Supervisor Vernon Pogue was unable to attend. Six 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 September 18, 2003 issue of The Star. Copies were posted on the three town bulletin boards on September 16, 2003.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting Moved by Doug Yelk, second by Lyle Updike to approve the minutes of the September 8, 2003 meeting. Motion carried.

Presentation from the Public None.

Public Hearing – Consider and Take Action re: Zoning Petition #8796 by T. & D. Wacker to change the zoning from A-1 Ex Ag to R-3 Residential on property located at 3045 Burke Road and south of 3348 Bailey Road, section 30 The Chairman opened the public hearing. Tom Wacker stated that he is not in compliance with the zoning. A deed restriction was not recorded at the time the zoning was changed in 1998; therefore he needs to go through the rezone process again. The chairman closed the public hearing. No one spoke in support or opposition to the petition. Moved by Doug Yelk, second by Lyle Updike to approve Petition #8796 to change the zoning from A-1 Ex Ag to R-3 residential on property located at 3045 Burke Road and south of 3348 Bailey Road, section 30 including the deed restriction that lots 1 and 2 of the rezone area shall remain in a single common ownership. Motion carried.

Public Hearing – Consider and Take Action re: Zoning Petition #8802 and Conditional Use Permit #1856 by W. & D. Rednour to change the zoning from A-1 Ex Ag and RH-1 to A-2 and also allow horse boarding and riding stables, training of horses, limited horse-related sales, incidental sales of pop and candy, possible kennel use and other related uses on property located at 5322 Town Hall Drive, section 22 Petitioner asked that it be deferred to a later date.

Consider and Take Action re: Request for second driveway by G. & R. Price, section 31 Gary Price, 4952 Thorson Road, asked that he be granted a second driveway for safety reasons. Dennis Farrell agreed that there is limited visibility and he recommended allowing the second driveway. Moved by Doug Yelk, second by Lyle Updike to approve the second driveway along Thorson Road in section 31. Motion carried.

Consider Agreement re: Duffy Use of Twin Lane Road north of Railroad Tracks Pat Duffy spoke on behalf of Duffy Bros. Inc. and stated he would like to renew the existing agreement with the Town of Sun Prairie in regards to Twin Lane Road. A discussion followed on the use and maintenance of Twin Lane Road north of the railroad tracks approximately ½ mile in distance to the Town line. Moved by Lyle Updike, second by Doug Yelk to approve the existing agreement with the addition of the amendment; Duffy Brothers, Inc. shall be responsible for any damage that the Town Highway Department deems was the result of Duffy related use and to change the date to read September 15 to March 1. Motion carried. Duffy will continue to work with the Dane County Highway Department in pursuing a jurisdictional transfer of Twin Lane Road to CTH VV.

Adopt Resolution Supporting County Sheriff Budget with special emphasis on Community Based Deputy Program After discussion the Board drafted a resolution supporting the community deputy program. The resolution states:

• Community based policing has had constructive results in the Town of Sun Prairie.
• The precinct system with specific officers assigned to each shift has provided a positive relationship with the Town Board, staff and sheriff department.
• The Community Deputy is a resource that does address issues beyond basic traffic enforcement.
• The Community Deputy has served a valuable function and helpful resource for residents and staff of the Town of Sun Prairie.

Moved by Lyle Updike, second by Doug Yelk to approve the adoption of the resolution as drafted with the additional language drafted by Claudia Quick. Motion Carried.

Adopt Resolution Initiating Discontinuance of a Public Way (a portion of Oaken Vale Road, Savannah Valley subdivision). Set public hearing date Moved by Doug Yelk, second by Lyle Updike to adopt the resolution initiating discontinuance of a public way as drafted. Public hearing date was set for October 27, 2003. Motion carried.

Consider and Take Action re: Amendment #5 to Dane County Ordinance 10 concerning accessory buildings on A-1 district Moved by Doug Yelk, second by Lyle Updike to deny amendment #5 to the Dane County Ordinance Chapter 10. Motion carried.

Consider and Take Action re: Maintenance of Town Web Site Doug Yelk stated that he may not be doing an adequate and timely job maintaining the Town web site. He talked with Robert Quick, who takes care of the Town of Burke and Dane County Towns Association web sites about maintaining said site. Monte Couch commented that a survey of residents could be taken to see what the residents want. The site was first initiated for the development of the Land Use Plan and wanting public input. No action was taken at this time; however, it will be discussed at the upcoming budget meetings.

Audit and Pay Bills The Board reviewed the invoice listing. Moved by Lyle Updike, second by Doug Yelk to approve payment of bills as listed. Motion carried.

• Arrange for 3^rd bulletin board site - after discussion Dennis Farrell will check with Dane County Highway Department about a site on Lonely Lane near intersection of CTH N.

• Fire Department Advisory Board – Lyle Updike reported on the meeting with the Fire Dept. Advisory Board. He stated that the fire department budget might include a new pumper tanker and a vehicle for the fire chief to use, as he is a first responder for fire calls. Discussion also included the possibility of the firemen having a personal fitness plan that would include a single membership to the Prairie Athletic Club.
• Weight limit on Town Hall Drive, north of State Hwy. 19 – A question was raised if the Town had received an agreement from the City of Sun Prairie regarding Town Hall Drive, north of State Hwy. 19. No agreement has been received, therefore; it was the consensus of the Board to place a weight limit sign on this road. It will be placed on September 23, 2003.

Correspondence Clerk Claudia Quick reported on a call she received from T. Lofgren concerning D. Hoagland and the business continuing at his residence. Pat Anderson at Dane County Zoning has been contacted and he will be checking on it.

Set Next Meeting Date/Adjournment The next meeting date was set for Monday, October 13, 2003 at 7:30 P.M. Moved by Lyle Updike, second by Doug Yelk to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M.

Correct Attest,

Joan M. Rademacher

Deputy Clerk