Minutes

VILLAGE OF STOCKHOLM BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY FEBRAURY 14, 2023 Village president Harley Cochran called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM Roll call was taken. Present were Harley Cochran, Jerry Larson, John Krumm, Dennis Riechert and Nancy Wolfe C/T. John Graber no poem Additions/Deletions to agenda. No additions or corrections Clerk Report: January Minutes-no corrections Jerry made a motion to approve the January minutes seconded by Dennis all in favor. Carried Treasurer’s Report: Nancy sent out the January Financial Report prior to the meeting. Void the un- cashed checks. Jerry made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report seconded by John all in favor Carried. Park Committee report- Excel has more trenching to do when weather permits. In need of dog poop bags. Dan will finish up his work in the park when weather permits Water tank repairs in spring then we have 10 days to notify DNR WE LEFT OUR HOMESTEAD Reenactment is the park -Wally and Connie spoke to board about the play Many people have already volunteered Nancy Lund -director Merlyn Aude-Music director 3 Performance are scheduled for August 11-13 They are estimating 300 people performance Try outs in May Zoning Administrator’s report: Roy Forsstrom attended the meeting via zoom His concerns are conditional use permits. The board Trustee should consider enforcing the permits 7 Airbnb’s or VRBOs are active in the Village of Stockholm. Some have state licenses, some don't. STRs in commercial zones do not need a conditional use permit. Ostebo and Sunset Cottage are in the AE flood zone. Roy will develop a report and guide the board on the short-term rentals. Planning Commission Report: Pam attended the meeting via zoom She would like a copy of the conditional use permit. PRAT Committee report: Porta-let will be the same cost has last year. The cost will come from the Prat committee funds. Cemetery Committee No report- NEW BUSINESS: 1. Biodiversity in the Village of Stockholm- John is very concern. He presented the board with print- outs. The water resources were another concern. John will come up with ideas on how to protect the wild life in the village. 2. Adopting the Pepin County All-hazards Mitigation Plan resolution- Discussion was held. Dennis made a motion to adopt the Pepin County all-hazard mitigation plan resolution seconded by John motion carried. 3. Action regarding ongoing Village request for transitional speed zones on Highway 35. No response from the state. 4. Updates and discussion on Pepin County Zoning, State of Wisconsin Plat review of the Certified Survey Map prepared by Johnson-Scofield surveyors for a Wollschlager/Village of Stockholm land exchange- It was not in the right format for the state, Harley was in contact with our attorney on any concerns. Hoping to wrap things up in March. 5. Post Office sidewalk repair discussion and approval Jerry made a motion except the bid from K & I Enterprise’s do the Grinding and patchwork at a cost $1250 with Katie Walsh paying half seconded by John. Motion carried. Harley will contact K & I Enterprises 6. Citizen concerns-John suggested that members of the board attend more meeting offered by the state legislators and Pepin county if our voices are heard we may be eligible for more shared revenue or other state or county aids. Next meeting of WTA is February 25, 2023 in Eau Claire. Town Advocacy Council would like .25 per capita for membership. The board approved $50.00 Dennis is concern about the new elected Village president he just wants things to go smoothly. 7. The date for the March 14, 2023 Board meeting @ 6 PM 8. Adjourn meeting John made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 PM seconded by Dennis motion carried