Minutes

VILLAGE OF STOCKHOLM BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY APRIL 19, 2023 Swearing in of new president and Trustees Dave Hanson President Dan Prokosch and Matt Anderson Trustees Dave called the meeting to order at 6:05 Roll call was taken. Present were Dave, Dan, Matt, Dennis and Nancy C/T. Jerry by zoom. John Graber – no poem Additions/Deletions to agenda. No additions or corrections Clerk Report: March Minutes-no corrections- Jerry made a motion to approve the March minutes seconded by Matt all in favor. Carried Treasurer’s Report: Nancy sent out the April Financial Report prior to the meeting. Jerry made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report seconded by Dennis all in favor Carried. Park Committee report- Park is underwater, Shed has been moved by Dan to higher ground. Excel has disconnected the electrical. Dave resigned from the park committee. Jerry made a motion to nominated Charles Hancier and Larry Caturia to the Park Committee seconded by Dennis motion carried. The Board members are Jerry (chairman) Dennis, Donald, Charlie and Larry Zoning Administration Report- Roy spoke to the board about his background. On average he works approximately one hour per-week for the village of Stockholm. FEMA and the DNR are in control of the flood plain. Our DNR representative is from Eau Claire, any projects or variances in the Flood Plain must go through the DNR representative. Planning Commission Report- Colleen talked to the board about any variance in the zoning ordinance. What she found was that for any variance in the ordinance the property owners must prove a hardship. Colleen got her information from the State Zoning Hand Book. Agenda Items was moved up: 1. Jeremiah and Jessica Ostebo- request a variance to the floodplain- Jeremiah and Jessica were present at the meeting they would like a variance in the ordinance because they would like a short term rental, but its in the flood plain. They applied for and received a state Lodging and Inspection report, Water Test was done and results are back safe, and Permit from the Dept. of Agriculture and trade and Consumer Protection. The Village of Stockholm can not grand the variance until the DNR from Eau Claire approves the plans because of the flood plain. There are a few things the village of Stockholm are concerned about. The Railroad is near the property- Should be signs installed Parking for the short-term rental. The Road access becomes flooded. If DNR approves the variance, the Village of Stockholm will hold a public hearing. PRAT report- No Issues Cemetery Committee Report- Lynn has been working very hard on getting everything accurate. They will be meeting on May 1 with Pete Westerberg (land owner on three sides) and Johnson & Scofield from Wabasha. The cemetery committee would like to know where the property lines are and a survey to be done. A survey has never been done before. Once the survey is done and a clear title and map can be produced. There are a few tombstones tipped. Dan and Matt will see if they can be repaired. 2. Pierce County Street sweeping update- Dennis gave a report that piece county sweeper needs repair. There are not sure of when the repairs will be done. Dennis is looking into different ways of sweeping the streets, Rental of equipment etc. 3. K & I Enterprises- Post office sidewalk repair and tuckpointing on the village hall. Dave will be in communication with them. The board accepted the bid for $1250.00 for the repairs of the sidewalk. 4. Deteriorating utility pole by Old Stockholm Garage-Dan and Matt will look at it. And repair, if possible, 5. Port a Potty and Handwashing stations for the season- Dennis will be in check into this. 6. Cemetery Road repair update- because of the weather Jim Sterry was not able to do any work. 7. updates and discussion on Pepin County Zoning, State of Wisconsin Plat review of certified survey Map prepared by Johnson-Scofield surveyors for the Wollschlager/Village of Stockholm land exchange- the certified survey is done, needs to be registered with the county. Dave or Roy will contact Johnson and Scofield. 8. Reviewed Park Applications- Morth family May 13,2023 and Connie Anderson August 4-6 2023 Nancy Will contact the Morth family because the park will not be ready due to flooding. 9. Citizen’s concerns- Talked about ATV Ordinance in the Village of Stockholm and a farmers’ market in the park. Dennis will be taking the BOR Training on May 1, 2023 10. Set date for the May Meeting-May 8, 2023 the BOR 4pm-6pm, regular board meeting at 6 PM Open book is scheduled for May 1,2023 VILLAGE OF STOCKHOLM BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY APRIL 19, 2023 11. Adjourn- Jerry made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 seconded by Matt motion carried.