TOWN OF SUN PRAIRIE

Public Hearing* and Regular Town Board Meeting

July 8, 2002

The Town Board of the Town of Sun Prairie met on Monday July 8, 2002 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall, 5556 Twin Lane Road.

Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by chairperson Lyle Updike. Supervisors Vernon Pogue and Doug Yelk, clerk Claudia Quick, deputy clerk Joan Rademacher and highway patrolman Dennis Farrell were 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 July 3, 2002 issue of The Star. The agenda was also faxed to the Capital Times. Copies were posted on the two town bulletin boards and temporarily at Buckshot's Hwy. N on July 3, 2002.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to approve the minutes of the June 24, 2002 meeting. Motion carried.

Presentation from the Public Dick Stern asked the board what they thought of the Schuster land development located off of Schuster Road. Lyle Updike stated that all of the Patrick Marsh area is being discussed in regards to a development plan. He also reported that a moratorium is under consideration with the Towns of Burke, Bristol and Sun Prairie and the City of Sun Prairie in regards to annexations and CSM's in the ETJ areas. Dick Stern stated he would like to see the project move along as he has a financial stake in this development.

Report on Town Roads Dennis Farrell reported on the following:

1. Wesley Dorshorst has finished with the mowing of the road ditches. It took 37 hours at a $20.00 per hour cost for the tractor.

2. The DNR permit is in our hands for the Median Bridge replacement. The pipe is ordered and he plans on having it in this year. The easements the town needed to have from the neighbors have been signed and will be recorded by the town on their deed.

3. Dennis stated there is road damage to Twin Lane Road, south of the railroad tracks from manure trucks hired by Dennis Ballweg. The chairman suggested Dennis have a meeting with D. Ballweg to discuss this problem.

Discussion of a Moratorium on new parcels created in the City of Sun Prairie ETJ area. Lyle Updike reported that he attended a meeting on July 5^th with the Towns of Burke, Bristol and Sun Prairie representatives and from the City of Sun Prairie, Mayor Orfan and alderman Olness. At this meeting it was decided to call a truce and meet again. The City's plan is to put a moratorium on annexations. The chair suggests that the Town schedule a joint meeting of the Plan Commission and Town Board to discuss the moratorium.

*Public Hearing - Consider and Take Action re: Petition #8495 by Duffy Grain, Inc. to change the zoning from A-Ex Ag to A-B, to acquire 1 additional acre for grain transfer facility property located north of 6085 Twin Lane Road, sec. 2.

The chairman opened the public hearing. Pat Duffy from Duffy Grain spoke on their petition. They would like to add one acre, that would be 500 feet to the west of the property, for the purpose of having extra distance which would provide better siting for their rail. No one else spoke on the petition. The chairman closed the public hearing. Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to approve petition #8495. Motion carried.

Approve CSM for Duffy Brothers, Inc. Pat Duffy will be doing a description by metes and bounds. No CSM is required.

Consider and Take Action re: Request by Etienne Patout for variance from setback to allow construction of small shed, at 2757 Olin Way, section 32. Etienne Patout asked if he could have a variance. After discussion the board recommended that he go to the County and find out what their criteria is in relation to right-of-way and property lines. No action was taken.

Consider and Take Action re: Preliminary Plans by D. Stern for residential lots, section 19. Dick Stern asked the board what would be the best plan for development in regards to the Stewart property located off of Bailey Road. After a lengthy discussion Dick Stern decided to withdraw his preliminary plan.

Review History Checks for Operator License applicants, approve regular licenses.

Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to approve the regular licenses for all presented except Christiana Porter. Motion carried. The provisional license for Christiana Porter will remain in effect until it expires and Kerry Blaska will be sent a letter informing him of the board's decision.

Consider and Take Action re: Surety Agreement between Town and Hartman.

Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to approve the surety agreement. Motion carried. The board signed the surety agreement.

Consider and Take Action re: Addition to Employee Handbook regarding Loss Wage payments due to work related injury. Rural Insurance responded with a letter outlining lost wage payments made to injured employees in compliance with the Wisconsin Workers Compensation law. After discussion it was moved by Lyle Updike, second by Vernon Pogue to count the day of injury as a workday; to pay 24 work hours after date of injury; and, require medical documentation that the employee was not able to work during that period. Motion carried.

Audit and Pay Bills. Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to pay the bills as presented along with the EMS bill and additional bills listed; also to not pay Vierbicher and Associates. Motion carried.

Old Business/New Business

a. Fire Unit Report Lyle Updike reported that he has attended meetings with the Towns involved and the City. A contractual agreement with the firemen is just about complete. At the next meeting the expenses and percentages need to be established.

b. EMS Report Vernon Pogue presented the board with a copy of the conflict resolution session that was compiled by the negotiator. Problems were identified and consensus was to make changes suggested and give it a chance to work.

Lyle Updike reported that Jim Arts, with the County Executive's office, is working with a private group doing a study to look for an area to build a soybean processing plant. Jerry Bradley, a town resident, is involved with this group. They would like to find a place in eastern Dane County or southern Columbia County. Lyle Updike suggested that Jerry Bradley be invited to address the plan commission and board in regards to this issue.

Correspondence

1 Bill Hallman has purchased the Gary LaRue building and lot. He is questioning a deed restriction on the property pertaining to no outdoor overnight storage. Consensus of the board was to have this item placed on a future agenda and have Bill Hallman attend.

2 Lyle Updike received correspondence from neighbors concerned about the Schworck/Woldt petition. This will be addressed at the July 22 board meeting.

3 John Haefner, brother of Elmer Haefner, 1786 State Road 19, stopped by to ask if the town could do anything about the weeds growing up in his neighbors field. This is about a 13-acre parcel owned by Angela Paprocki, 1830 State Road 19 that has noxious weeds growing on it. The clerk will write a letter asking A. Paprocki to take care of this problem.

Next Meeting Date/Adjournment The next meeting date was set for Monday, July 22, 2002 at 6:30 P.M. Moved by Doug Yelk, second by Vernon Pogue to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 11:25 P.M.

Correct Attest,

Joan M. Rademacher, Deputy Clerk