Minutes

VILLAGE OF STOCKHOLM BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY OCTOBER 11, 2022 Village president Harley Cochran open the meeting and roll call was taken. Present were Harley Cochran, Jerry Larson, John Krumm, Dennis Reichert and Cindy Fayerweather, Dep. C/T, Nancy Wolfe clerk/treasurer was absent. John Graber read a poem. Additions/Deletions: Addition to the agenda the Board to have a discussion/clarity on salary for Cindy Fayerweather as Deputy C/T during training period with Nancy and additional assistance if needed. To be discussed during the Clerk’s report. Clerk Report: Nancy had sent out the minutes for the September meeting, no concern or changes needed. A motion was made by Dennis, 2nd by Jerry to approve the Clerk’s report as given; carried. Discussion was then held on salary for Cindy Fayerweather while assisting Nancy during the 2-month probationary period. After discussion, equal wages of $1000 per month for the 2 months and forward on an as needed basis. Also, Cindy will also receive payment of the Treasurer’s position of $2000 for 2022. Jerry made a motion, 2nd by Dennis to approve the $1000 per month and the $2000 Treasurer’s wages, all in favor; carried. Treasurer’s Report: Nancy sent out the September Financial Report prior to the meeting. No concerns were raised. A motion was made by Jerry 2nd by John to approve the financial report as given. Carried. Park Committee report-meeting was held Oct. 6th. Jerry Larson, Chair gave his report. $ 5500 august deposits, seasonal total $37,058.00 The ADA parking area and road was completed. Grant work paperwork was finalized by the end of September. a large community fire pit has been installed, thank you Harley! Electrical upgrade is scheduled to begin next week. Sites 12-16 will be available for public use, the rest of the park electrical will be shut down for Backwoods Electric to make the planned upgrades. Due to the paybox attempted theft issues, moving the paybox to the camphost location was requested. Canoe/kayak rack request by Mary Logue was discussed and denied by the committee. Storage building: David Hanson is working on the purchase, needs the tax exempt form from the Village for the purchase. Plans are to meet the end of October to arrange winterizing and season closing plans for October 30th. Zoning Administrator’s Report- No report. Planning Commission Report-no reports. PRAT Committee Report-No meetings NEW BUSINESS: 1. No response in regard to ongoing Village request for transitional speed zones on highway 35-No word from the state. Harley plans to contact Jeff Smith’s office for assistance and will keep everyone updated. 2. Update on the stabilization of the Village Hall. Harley hasn’t heard back from the contractor yet. Harley will continue to try to contact him and set up a time for the work to be done. If no contact is made, another contractor may need to be considered. 3. Park Committee has requested a tribute in the park for Heidi Krause. Because of her diligence in her grant application and follow up, the ADA parking lot, asphalt work and picnic tables were received by the village at no charge. It was suggested that the crossroad above the new greenspace be named in Heidi’s honor. 4. Discussion of a $200-$300 expenditure for Pepin County survey. Pepin county needs a certified survey map. Harley was in communication with Maria Nelson, Pepin County zoning and the village attorney to review the land exchange. No further action as of yet , the Village Attorney will be in contact with the Wolschlager’s attorney. 5. A Cemetery Association must be set up soon, Harley is contacting people to ask for their assistance in this important organization. 6. Conditional Use Permits: Long range plan is to meet with Roy Forstromm and update the Village’s Ordinances. 7. A Zoning Board of Appeals Committee must be set up for Ordinance purposes. Harley is contacting people to ask for their assistance on this important committee. 8. ADA Park Project update: The ADA Park Project has been completed other than some sign placement. Pepin County filed the grant completion the end of September. What a nice addition to our park! 9. Citizen concerns: None 10. Smart growth compliance: Opening the green space at the park has been favorably received by the Village residents which was one of the items listed on the Smart Growth Plan. 11. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 15th, 2022. 12. Adjournment -Jerry made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 2nd by John: motion carried. Cindy Fayerweather, Deputy C/T VILLAGE OF STOCKHOLM BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY OCTOBER 11, 2022