Community Development Committee Meeting — Minutes

Community Development Committee Minutes February 19, 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, Kerry Reis, Ryan Sherley, Jerry VanSomeren, Dick Hesselink ABSENT: Approval of Minutes 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting - January 15, 2026 Minutes were accepted as presented. Public Comment Public Hearings 1. Proposed Amended Chapter 14 — Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation Hearing opened at 5:03 PM. Hearing closed at 5:19 PM. 2. Proposed Amended Chapter 15 - General Zoning Hearing opened at 5:21 PM. Hearing closed at 5:36 PM. 3. Proposed Amended Chapter 17 - Lower St. Croix Riverway Hearing opened at 5:49 PM. Hearing closed at 5:54 PM. 4. Proposed Amended Chapter 21 — Municipal Solid Waste Reduction, Recovery and Recycling Hearing opened at 5:56 PM. Hearing closed at 5:58 PM. Business 1. Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 14 - Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation - of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Motion: Motion to approve Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 14 – Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation – of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances with an amendment to strike Sections 14.3.a.14 and 15. Result: Passed Moved by: Ryan Sherley Seconded by: Jerry VanSomeren Ayes: Scott Counter, Kerry Reis, Ryan Sherley, Jerry VanSomeren, Dick Hesselink Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 2. Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 15 - Zoning - of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Motion: Motion to approve Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 15 – Zoning – of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances with an amendment to the definition of bed and breakfast. Result: Passed Moved by: Kerry Reis Seconded by: Ryan Sherley Ayes: Scott Counter, Kerry Reis, Ryan Sherley, Jerry VanSomeren Nays: None Abstain: Dick Hesselink Notes: Motion: Motion to amend Section 15.285 in the R-1 and R-2 Districts for a Private One-Room Schoolhouse from a Land Use Permit to a Permitted Use. Result: Failed Moved by: Jerry VanSomeren Seconded by: Kerry Reis Ayes: Jerry VanSomeren, Kerry Reis Nays: Scott Counter, Ryan Sherley Abstain: Dick Hesselink Notes: Motion: Motion to amend Section 15.285 in the R-1 District for a Private One-Room Schoolhouse from a Land Use Permit to a Permitted Use. Result: Passed Moved by: Ryan Sherley Seconded by: Kerry Reis Ayes: Scott Counter, Kerry Reis, Ryan Sherley, Jerry VanSomeren Nays: None Abstain: Dick Hesselink Notes: 3. Ordinance Repealing Chapters 17.01-17.09, 17.36, and 17.70-17.72 and Recreating Chapter 17 — Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay District - of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Motion: Recommend Approval of the Ordinance Repealing Chapters 17.01-17.09, 17.36, and 17.70- 17.72 and Recreating Chapter 17 - Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay District - of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Result: Passed Moved by: Jerry VanSomeren Seconded by: Kerry Reis Ayes: Scott Counter, Kerry Reis, Ryan Sherley, Jerry VanSomeren Nays: None Abstain: Dick Hesselink Notes: 4. Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 21 - Municipal Solid Waste: Reduction, Recovery and Recycling - of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Motion: Recommend Approval of the Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 21 - Municipal Solid Waste: Reduction, Recovery and Recycling - of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Result: Passed Moved by: Ryan Sherley Seconded by: Jerry VanSomeren Ayes: Scott Counter, Kerry Reis, Ryan Sherley, Jerry VanSomeren Nays: None Abstain: Dick Hesselink Notes: 5. Resolution Requesting Wisconsin Counties Association Lobby State Legislature and Governor on Legislation for Greater Local Control for Wisconsin Counties related to Renewable Energy Motion: Recommend Approval of the Resolution Requesting Wisconsin Counties Association Lobby State Legislature and Governor on Legislation for Greater Local Control for Wisconsin Counties Related to Renewable Energy Result: Passed Moved by: Ryan Sherley Seconded by: Jerry VanSomeren Ayes: Scott Counter, Kerry Reis, Ryan Sherley, Jerry VanSomeren Nays: None Abstain: Dick Hesselink Notes: Motion to amend by Supervisor Reis to add CAFO's to this request. Motion defeated due to no second. 6. Resolution Authorizing the Community Development Director to Submit a Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Application to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the Construction of an ADA-Compliant Bathroom and Pavilions at Eckert Blufflands Park Motion: To Approve the Resolution Authorizing the Community Development Director to Submit a Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Application to the WDNR for the Construction of an ADA- Compliant Bathroom and Pavillions at Eckert Bulfflands Park Result: Passed Moved by: Ryan Sherley Seconded by: Kerry Reis Ayes: Scott Counter, Kerry Reis, Ryan Sherley, Jerry VanSomeren Nays: None Abstain: Dick Hesselink Notes: 7. Update on Phase II of Hwy 35 Bike and Pedestrian Trail Presented by Director Kjeseth. 8. Resolution Establishing a County Solar Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Webpage Motion: Approve the Resolution Establishing a County Solar Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Webpage Result: Failed Moved by: Kerry Reis Seconded by: Scott Counter Ayes: Kerry Reis Nays: Scott Counter, Ryan Sherley, Jerry VanSomeren Abstain: Dick Hesselink Notes: 9. Resolution Recommending Approval of the Proposed Joint Development Agreement with Xcel Enegy regarding the Ten Mile Solar Creek Project Motion: Motion to provide Attolles Law the comments that were made by committee members and review comments made by citizen members, including written comments, to update the JDA accordingly and then provide the JDA to Xcel Energy to continue negotiations. Result: Passed Moved by: Ryan Sherley Seconded by: Jerry VanSomeren Ayes: Scott Counter, Kerry Reis, Ryan Sherley, Jerry VanSomeren Nays: None Abstain: Dick Hesselink Notes: 10. Financial Report for January 2026 Administrator Ken Witt presented the financial report to the committee. Request for Future Agenda Items Announcements Date of Next Meeting 1. Date of Next Meeting - March 19, 2026 Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 7:54 PM.