Community Development Committee Meeting — Minutes

Community Development Committee Minutes July 9, 2026 5:00 PM St. Croix County Government Center - Room 1400 Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin Call to Order Roll Call PRESENT: Scott Counter, Diana Delaney, Dani Erickson, Kerry Reis, Bob Swanepoel ABSENT: Approval of Minutes 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting - June 11, 2026 Minutes were accepted as presented. 2. Minutes of Previous Meeting - June 18, 2026 Minutes were accepted as presented. Public Comment Public Hearings 1. Rezoning Request for Rachner in the Town of Emerald to Rezone 6.14 acres from R1 to R2 Residential Public Hearing opened at 5:04 PM. Public Hearing closed at 5:12 PM. 2. Rezoning Request for Rudesill in the Town of Rush River to Rezone 40 acres from AG-1 Agricultural Zoning to AG-2 Agricultural Zoning Public Hearing opened at 5:17 PM. Public Hearing closed at 5:23 PM. Business 1. Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Section 3, Township 30 North, Range 16 West, Town of Emerald, 6.14 Acres, from R-1 Residential to R-2 Residential John Hilgers, Senior Planner, presented to the committee. Motion: Motion to Recommend Approval of Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Section 3, Township 30N, Range 16W, Town of Emerald, 6.14 acres from R-1 to R-2 Residential Zoning District. Result: Passed Moved by: Kerry Reis Seconded by: Diana Delaney Ayes: Scott Counter, Diana Delaney, Dani Erickson, Kerry Reis, Bob Swanepoel Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 2. Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Section 35, Township 28 North, Range 17 West, Town of Rush River, 40.0 Acres, from AG-1 Agricultural to AG-2 Agricultural John Hilgers presented to the committee. Motion: Motion to Recommend Approval of Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordianance Section 35, Township 28N, Range 17W, Town of Rush River, 40.0 Acres from AG-1 to Ag-2 Agricultural Zoning Result: Passed Moved by: Dani Erickson Seconded by: Bob Swanepoel Ayes: Scott Counter, Diana Delaney, Dani Erickson, Kerry Reis, Bob Swanepoel Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 3. Discussion on Chapter 15 Ordinance Amendments Jason Kjeseth, Community Development Director, presented to the Committee. 4. Discussion on Chapter 17 Ordinance Amendments Director Kjeseth presented. 5. Consideration of Creating Land and Water Management Plan Technical Subcommittee Discussed. 6. Financial Report for May 2026 County Administrator Ken Witt Presented. Request for Future Agenda Items Announcements Date of Next Meeting 1. Date of Next Meeting - August 13, 2026 Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 06:56 PM.