Community Development Committee Meeting — Minutes

Community Development Committee Minutes June 11, 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 ABSENT: Bob Swanepoel Approval of Minutes Minutes were accepted as presented. 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting - May 14, 2026 Public Comment Public Hearings 1. Riverdale Properties Request to Rezone 38 acres in Section 29, Town 31 North, Range 18 West, Town of Star Prairie from R-1 to R-2 Public Hearing opened at 5:02 PM. Public Hearing closed at 5:12 PM. 2. Conditional Use Permit Request for Thiel in Section 9 of the Town of Star Prairie for a Major Home Occupation Public Hearing opened at 5:15 PM. Public Hearing Closed at 5:24 PM. 3. Conditional Use Permit Request for Leisen in Section 11 of the Town of Kinnickinnic for Agricultural Entertainment Public Hearing opened at 5:27 PM. Public Hearing closed at 5:32 PM. Business 1. Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Section 29, Township 31 North, Range 18 West, Town of Star Prairie, 38.0 Acres, from R-1 Residential to R-2 Residential Senior Planner, John Hilgers, presented to the committee. Motion: Motion to recommend approval of the Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance section 29, Township 31 North, Range 18 West, Town of Star Prairie to rezone 38.0 acres from R-1 Residential to R-2 Residential and correct line 8 of the ordinance to read volume 6 page 1743. Result: Passed Moved by: Kerry Reis Seconded by: Dani Erickson Ayes: Scott Counter, Diana Delaney, Dani Erickson, Kerry Reis Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 2. Conditional Use Permit Request for Thiel in Section 9 of the Town of Star Prairie for a Major Home Occupation Kevin Grabau, Land Use Administrator, presented to the Committee. Motion: To approve the request for a Conditional Use Permit for Thiel in Section 9 of the Town of Star Prairie for a Major Home Occupation Result: Passed Moved by: Kerry Reis Seconded by: Dani Erickson Ayes: Scott Counter, Diana Delaney, Dani Erickson, Kerry Reis Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 3. Conditional Use Permit Request for Leisen in Section 11 of the Town of Kinnickinnic for Agricultural Entertainment Jason Kjeseth, Community Development Director, presented to the committee. Motion: To approve the Conditional Use Permit Request for Leisen in Section 11 of the Town of Kinnickinnic for Agricultural Entertainment Result: Passed Moved by: Kerry Reis Seconded by: Dani Erickson Ayes: Scott Counter, Diana Delaney, Dani Erickson, Kerry Reis Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 4. Resolution Regarding Negotiations with Xcel Energy Regarding the Ten Mile Solar Creek Project Heather Amos, St. Croix County Corporation Counsel, presented the Resolution to the Committee. Motion: Motion to recommend approval of the Resolution Regarding Negotiations with Xcel Energy Regarding the Ten Mile Solar Creek Project Result: Passed Moved by: Kerry Reis Seconded by: Diana Delaney Ayes: Scott Counter, Diana Delaney, Dani Erickson, Kerry Reis Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 5. Update on Lake Mallalieu Drawdown Request Director Kjeseth updated the committee. 6. Discussion on Data Centers and Regulation Options Discussed 7. Discussion on Glen Hills Golf Course Expansion Discussed 8. Consideration of Conducting the Community Needs Forum Bi-Annually Motion: Motion to approve conducting the community needs assessment bi-annually Result: Passed Moved by: Kerry Reis Seconded by: Diana Delaney Ayes: Scott Counter, Diana Delaney, Dani Erickson, Kerry Reis Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 9. Consideration of Drafting an Ordinance Amendment to Move Conditional Use Permits to Board of Adjustment Motion: Motion to direct staff to develop an ordinance amendment to move conditional use permits to Board of Adjustment and update Chapter 15 to reflect that change Result: Passed Moved by: Kerry Reis Seconded by: Diana Delaney Ayes: Scott Counter, Diana Delaney, Dani Erickson, Kerry Reis Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 10. Consideration of Creating Land and Water Management Plan Technical Subcommittee Motion: To postpone to July meeting the consideration of Creating a Land and Water Management Plan Technical Subcommittee Result: Passed Moved by: Kerry Reis Seconded by: Diana Delaney Ayes: Scott Counter, Diana Delaney, Dani Erickson, Kerry Reis Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 11. Financial Report for April 2026 County Administrator Ken Witt presented the monthly financial report. 12. Consideration of Capital Project Requests - Parks Discussed Request for Future Agenda Items Announcements Date of Next Meeting June 18th and then July 9th both at 5PM 1. Date of Next Meeting - July 9, 2026 Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 08:41 PM