July 2021 Minutes

Amnicon Regular Board Meeting Amnicon Town Hall 7:00 pm July 8, 2021 Arthur Amys called the meeting to order. All board members present. Arthur Amys made a motion to approve the June 10, 2021, regular meeting minutes. Dennis Hill seconded. Motion carried. Comprehensive Plan Committee; No Report. Old 11 bridge: Ayres had an informational meeting at 6 pm. Covid funding has been applied for the town should receive is between $116,000 and $120,000. Hill / Hill fence issue sent Ms. Tonia Hill another letter with a 45-day response required. Kroll Dzikonski fence issue. The Dzikonskis have built a legal fence. Arthur Amys made a motion to have the fence viewers visit the site on July 12, 2021, at 12:00pm, Mark Liebaert seconded. Carries Dennis Hill abstained. Candi Anderson representing Mathy Construction requested a zoning change on the Karnes Gravel Pit which is located on the corner of US Hwy 2 and US Hwy 53 from R-1 to F-1 for 6.67 acres to bring the pit into compliance. The corner is spot zoned which is not in compliance with zoning or our comprehensive plan. Mark Liebaert made a motion to approve, Dennis Hill seconded. Motion carried. Tyler Kauther requested a zoning change from A-1 to RR-1 for a campground on the corner of Lackson Rd and Middle River Rd. For 10- 20 campers. Bill Eldrid questioned the size of the campers, Kevin Kirkpatrick pointed out that the long- range planning for that area is all residential. All neighbors present where not in favor of this as they feel that increase traffic and types of people where not conducive to the neighborhood. Mark Liebaert made a motion to deny the request, Dennis Hill seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Tyler Kauther requested that a property located on the corner of US Hwy 53, Middle River Rd and Forest Rd have a zoning change from F-1 to C-1 to build a commercial building to house his heavy equipment in with the long-range plan to open a repair shop and put-up advertising billboards along the highway. The board would like to investigate whether there is a better option for him to still be able to do this without changing the zoning. Arthur Amys made a motion to table until the August meeting, Dennis Hill seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Kris Herubin Requesting a conditional use permit for an off-road racetrack, after discussion with neighbor that were present terms where agree on for 4 races a year, 8 am-7pm, crowd control, track will be water down for dust control. Chad Johnstad has concerns about noise and added traffic. Olons that live directly across form the track have no issues. Mark Liebaert abstained from voting. Arthur Amys made a motion to approve, Dennis Hill seconded with the condition contained in the request and a renewal date of November 1, 2022. Motin carried. Agriculture Enterprise Area Mark Liebaert made a motion for a resolution to include all of the Town of Amnicon in the Douglas County Agriculture Enterprise Area. This just allows area farmers to enter this program if the so chose it is not a mandate. Arthur Amys seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Arthur Amys moved to adjourned, Dennis Hill seconded. Adjourned 8:45 Respectfully Submitted, Gary Kane, Town Clerk/Treasurer