Proceedings 2019

PROCEEDINGS

of the

Douglas County Board of Supervisors

2019 I N D E X

DATE OF MEETING January 17, 2019 ...... 1 March 21, 2019 ...... 8 April 18, 2019 ...... 18 May 16, 2019 ...... 30 June 20, 2019 ...... 48 August 15, 2019 ...... 58 September 19, 2019 ...... 68 October 17, 2019 ...... 75 October 29, 2019 ...... 84 November 21, 2019 ...... 93 December 19, 2019 ...... 98

APPOINTMENTS Administration Committee...... 96 ADRC Advisory Board ...... 47 Census 2020 Complete Count Committee ...... 74, 96 Chamber of Commerce ...... 96 Civil Service Commission ...... 29 Comprehensive Plan Committee...... 74 District 11 County Board Supervisor – Mark McGillis ...... 96 Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Interstate Council ...... 47 Emergency Management/General Services Director, Dave Sletten ...... 109 Employee Relations Committee ...... 47 Employee Relations Committee 2019-2020 ...... 29 Extension Education and Recycling Committee...... 47 Gandy Dancer Trail Commission ...... 47 Health and Human Services Board ...... 96 Highway Traffic Safety Commission ...... 67, 82 Local Emergency Planning Committee ...... 67, 82 Northern Waters Library Services Board ...... 96 Superior Public Library Board ...... 17 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee ...... 96 Veterans Commission ...... 96 Veterans Service Advisory Committee ...... 82 Wisconsin Point Area Management Plan ...... 29

APPEARANCES Anklam, Jane - UW-Extension Agricultural Update ...... 48 Bussey, Bill – Re: Resolution #33-19 ...... 48 Caesar, Jim - Re: Resolution #33-19 ...... 48 Certificate of Appreciation - Robert Marcuk ...... 48 Conley, David - Re: Resolution #33-19 ...... 48 Corbin, Dan - Northwest Trails Association ...... 98 County Administrator Doucette & Finance Director Anderson - Review of 2020 Budget ...... 88

Erickson, Brian - Douglas County Veterans Services Officer ...... 98 Gollnik, Robert - Census 2020...... 93 Gouge´, Alexus - Northwoods High School Senior Project ...... 98 Griggs, Ted – Re: Resolution #33-19 ...... 48 Johnson, Sheldon, NWRPC - CDBG Small Cities Housing Program ...... 68 Johnson, Sheldon, NWRPC - 2020 CDBG Small Cities Housing Grant ...... 75 Johnston, Kim - Employee of the Quarter ...... 75 Leckel, David - Employee of the Quarter ...... 18 Lindberg, Daniel - Employee of the Quarter ...... 68 McKenzie, Kay - Re: Resolution #33-19 ...... 48 Miller,Jim - Senator Ron Johnson contact ...... 84 O’Hara, Michael - Mont du Lac "Bowfest" Assembly License ...... 30 Pulkinen, Noah - Youth Representative Certificate of Recognition ...... 58 Randa, Lora - Youth Representative Certificate of Recognition ...... 58 Schlack, Robert – Re: Resolution #33-19 ...... 48 Shogren, Michael - Veterans Certificate of Appreciation ...... 1 St. Onge, Greg - Re: Resolution #33-19 ...... 48 Washburn, Erika - Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR)...... 18 Young, Thomas – Veterans Certificate of Recognition ...... 1

CLAIMS

CORRESPONDENCE (See Agendas for Complete List)

REPORTS Administration Committee...... 47, 57, 74, 82, 96 Chamber of Commerce ...... 29 Communicable Diseases in Cervids Study Committee ...... 29, 47, 57 County Administrator ...... 7, 16, 29, 47, 57, 67, 73, 82, 96, 109 County Board Chair ...... 7, 16, 29, 47, 57, 67, 73, 82, 96, 109 Development Association ...... 96 Extension Education and Recycling Committee...... 17 Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee ...... 82, 96, 109 Health and Human Services Board ...... 7, 17, 29, 67, 96 Historical Society ...... 7 Land and Development Committee ...... 29, 47, 67, 82 Land Conservation Committee ...... 17, 74, 96 Library Board Planning Committee ...... 67 NEER ...... 74 Security and Facilities Committee ...... 17, 109 Senior Connections ...... 67, 96 Superior Days...... 109 Superior/Douglas County Development Association ...... 67 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee ...... 7, 57, 74, 82, 96 Veterans Service Advisory Committee ...... 29 Youth Representative ...... 7, 17, 29, 57, 74, 82, 97

RESOLUTIONS Assistant Corporation Counsel Position, #81-19 ...... 105 Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not to Exceed $4,700,000 Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, #29-19 ...... 33 Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not to Exceed $7,600,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, #30-19 ...... 39 Budget for 2020, #75-19 ...... 92 Budgetary Transfers for 2019 Capital Projects, #40-19 ...... 56 Budgetary Transfers, #11-19 ...... 12 Budgetary Transfers, #22-19 ...... 27 Budgetary Transfers, #27-19 ...... 32 Budgetary Transfers, #37-19 ...... 54 Budgetary Transfers, #46-19 ...... 61 Budgetary Transfers, #59-19 ...... 72 Budgetary Transfers, #6-19 ...... 6 Budgetary Transfers, #77-19 ...... 94 Budgetary Transfers, #85-19 ...... 107 Capital Projects – 2019, #34-19 ...... 52 Cash Receipts Policy Statement Amended, #60-19 ...... 73 CDBG Housing Program for Small Cities, #65-19 ...... 77 Child Support Enforcement Program State Funding Increase Supported, #16-19 ...... 15, 16 Citizen Participation Plan for Community Development Block Grant, #64-19 ...... 77 City Center Districts Supported, Legislation Authorizing Formation of, #48-19 ...... 62 County Forest Land Easement Acquisition, #14-19 ...... 13 Designation of Banking Depositories, #70-19 ...... 85 Donohoo v Douglas County, Settlement Agreement Approved, #39-19 ...... 56 Easement Acquisition – County Forest Land, #52-19 ...... 66 Easement Acquisition, County Forest Land, #67-19 ...... 79 Easement for Recreational Trail in Town of Gordon, #62-19 ...... 76 Fairgrounds Property Emergency Repairs, Funding Authorized, #41-19 ...... 56 Forestry Department Annual Work Plan - 2019, #1-19 ...... 3 Forestry Department Fee Schedule Approved, #20-19...... 26 Forestry Reforestation Reserve Fund, #82-19 ...... 105 Gandy Dancer Recreational Trail, Amendment to, #47-19 ...... 61 General Property Tax Levy, #74-19 ...... 91 H.R. 763 Energy Innovation and Carbon Divided Act Supported, #33-19 ...... 51 Health Insurance Premiums 2020, #71-19 ...... 86 HOLF Management Addendum to Agreement, #79-19 ...... 95 Jail Staffing Plan Letter of Agreement, #13-19 ...... 12 Jail Staffing Plan Letter of Agreement, #35-19 ...... 53 Jurisdictional Transfer Petition to Wisconsin, #51-19 ...... 65 Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Continuation, #38-19 ...... 54 Land and Water Resource Management Plan Approved, #66-19 ...... 78 Land Information Plan 2019-2021, #7-19 ...... 7 Land Purchase for County Forest, #15-19 ...... 14 Land Purchase for County Forest, #4-19 ...... 5 Land Purchase for County Forest, #50-19 ...... 64 Land Records Modernization Plan Amendment, #55-19 ...... 70

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Land Sales, #18-19...... 25 Land Sales, #25-19...... 30 Land Sales, #31-19...... 49 Land Sales, #53-19...... 68 Land Sales, #61-19...... 75 Land SaleS, #76-19 ...... 93 Levy Cap Elimination on Wisconsin Counties Supported, #58-19 ...... 71 Livestock Facility Siting Law (ATCP 51) Local Government Control Supported, #78-19 ...... 95 Memorandum of Understanding with Village of Oliver, #80-19 ...... 105 Minnesota Air National Guard Base 148th Fighter Wing Supported, #28-19 ...... 32 Moratorium on Importation and Raising of Cervids in Douglas County Extended, #56-19 ...... 70 Nemadji Trail Energy Center Supported, #26-19 ...... 31 New Positions and Reclassifications 2020, #72-19 ...... 87 Non-Partisan Procedure for Preparation of Legislative and Congressional Redistricting Plans Supported, #86-19 ...... 107 Northwest Regional Planning Commission Agreement for Administration of Current Housing Program Approved, #44-19 ...... 60 Outdoor Recreation Plan 2019 – 2023, #3-19 ...... 4 Personnel Policies Amended, #21-19 ...... 27 Probate and Juvenile Cases Court Fees and Costs, #57-19 ...... 71 Purchasing Policy Approved, #83-19 ...... 106 Recycling Disposal Fee Schedule, #43-19...... 60 Reliance Systems for Douglas County Jail Inmate, Agreements with, #84-19 ...... 106 Renewable Energy Commitment, #49-19 ...... 63 Repurchase of Tax Delinquent Property, #42-19 ...... 59 Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan Adopted, #63-19 ...... 76 Restoration of State Income Tax Reciprocity Between Wisconsin and Minnesota, #24-19 ...... 28 Sheriff’s Warrant Service Fee Established, #12-19 ...... 12 Social Media Policy Approved, #45-19 ...... 60 Special Charges Levy, #73-19 ...... 91 Superior Business Center Lease and Management Agreement Approved, #8-19 ...... 10 Tax Deeds Authorized, #32-19 ...... 50 Transfer of Properties to City of Superior, #54-19 ...... 69 Transfer of Properties to City of Superior, #9-19 ...... 11 Transportation Services GranT, #69-19 ...... 84 Veterans Service Department Van/Reserve Fund Transfer, #5-19 ...... 6 Veterans Service Office Position, #19-19 ...... 26 Veterans Services Office Lease Renewal with State Department of Veterans Affairs, #36-19 ... 53 Waiver from Federal Rules Excluding Institutional Stays from Medicaid Coverage, #87-19 .... 108 WDNR Grant Programs Participation Authorized (Snowmobile and ATV Trails), #2-19 ...... 3 Withdrawal and Sale of County Forest Law Land, #68-19 ...... 80 Year-End 2018 Carry-Overs and Reserves, #10-19 ...... 11 Year-End 2018 Reserve Account Adjustments, #23-19 ...... 27

ORDINANCES Amendment to Ordinance #8.0. Zoning Ordinance ...... 48 Amendment to Ordinance #1.33, County-Owned Land Use Ordinance ...... 59 Amendment to Ordinance #5.04, All-Terrain Vehicle Routes and Operation ...... 2, 98 Amendment to Ordinance #8.0, Zoning Ordinance ...... 1, 8, 58 Amendment to Ordinance #8.0, Zoning Ordinance (Zoning Districts) ...... 9 Ordinance #4.31A, Restrictions on Sale or Gift of Cigarettes, Nicotine Products or Tobacco Products to Minors ...... 18 Ordinance #4.31B, Purchase or Possession of Cigarettes, Nicotine Products or Tobacco Products by Persons Under the Age of 18 ...... 23

PROCEEDINGS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Thursday, January 17, 2019, 6:00 p.m., Board Room, Second Floor, Government Center 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin

Meeting called to order by Chairman Mark Liebaert.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

Roll call taken by County Clerk Susan Sandvick. There were 19 present, 2 absent. Absent – Jim Borgeson, Marvin Finendale. Youth representatives present – Sasha Achucarro, Lora Randa.

Motion by Finn, second Pomush, to approve December 20, 2018, minutes. Motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE

One item of correspondence was received and placed on file.

PRESENTATIONS

Certificate of Appreciation presented to Thomas Young for his service to Douglas County and its veterans as a bus driver for 8 years; Michael Shogren to also receive Certificate of Appreciation for his service as van driver.

UW-Extension Department presented overview of its programs and the benefits provided to Douglas County.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

ORDINANCES

AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE #8.0 ZONING ORDINANCE PRESENTED BY THE ZONING COMMITTEE

THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

WHEREAS, the Douglas County Zoning Committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2019, on the following petition for amendment of the county zoning district ordinance map:

Part of SE1/4-SE1/4 - TS-030-00373-00 and part of SE1/4 – TS-030-00371-01, Town of Superior, owned by Jeffrey Heifner, (proposed certified survey map; 1.92 acres), Section 16, T47N-R14W (5997S State Highway 35), Town of Superior, from the A-1: Agricultural zoning district to the C-1: Commercial zoning district, by Town of Superior, Intended use: Fire hall.

WHEREAS, public hearing notice, affidavit of publication, notice given to town clerk of the hearing, and letter of town approval, is as shown in Exhibit A-1-19.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Zoning Committee and approves the petition.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk notify the town clerk of this action.

Dated this 17th day of January, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Bergman, second Moen, to adopt. Motion carried.

AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE #5.04 ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE ROUTES AND OPERATION PRESENTED BY THE TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE

THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

The following paragraph is hereby amended:

SECTION II. A TV ROUTES

Add the following:

LL. CTH A from Tri Lakes Road to Half Mile Road; 1.47 miles.

MM. CTH A from Wild Rivers Trail to City of Superior Limit; 2.40 miles.

NN. CTH A from Bounty Road to Jackson Box Trail; 1.97 miles.

OO. CTH B from CTH A to Oakland Road; 0.50 mile.

PP. CTH B from Oakland Road to Eastman Road; 0.48 mile.

QQ. CTH C from STH 35 to Darrow Road; 0.72 mile.

RR. CTH F from Degerman Road to Tri-County Corridor; 1.76 miles.

SS. CTH T from STH 35 to Rocky Brook Trail; 3.24 miles.

Dated this 17th day of January, 2019. (Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Luostari, second Allen, to adopt. Motion carried. 2

RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION #1-19 RESOLUTION BY THE FOREST, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Forestry Department Annual Work Plan - 2019

WHEREAS, Douglas County has lands enrolled in the County Forest Law program, pursuant to Section 28.11 of the Wisconsin Statutes, commonly referred to as the Douglas County Forest, and

WHEREAS, the Douglas County Board of Supervisors on March 20, 2008, adopted Resolution #18-08 approving the Douglas County Comprehensive Land-Use Plan for a period encompassing 2006-2020, and

WHEREAS, the Douglas County Forestry Department Annual Work Plan is prepared annually and submitted as an official amendment to Chapter 2000 of the Comprehensive Land- Use Plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accept the recommendation of the Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee and hereby accepts and approves the 2019 Douglas County Forestry Department Annual Work Plan as set forth in Exhibit B-1-19.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Chapter 2000 of the Comprehensive Land Use-Plan 2006-2020 be amended as set forth herein.

BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that the Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee is directed to forward said amendment to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Dated this 17th day of January, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Bergman, second Moen, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #2-19 RESOLUTION BY THE FOREST, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

Subject: WDNR Grant Programs Participation Authorized (Snowmobile and ATV Trails)

WHEREAS, Douglas County is interested in maintaining, acquiring, insuring, or developing lands for public outdoor motorized trail use, and

WHEREAS, said public motorized trails are eligible for funds under Section 23.09(26) (snowmobile) or Section 23.33 (all-terrain vehicle) of the Wisconsin Statutes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accept the recommendation of the Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee and hereby authorizes Douglas County’s application for funds under Section 23.09(26) or Section 23.33 of the Wisconsin Statutes, for such eligible maintenance, acquisition, insurance, rehabilitation, and/or development costs.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Parks and Recreation Supervisor, Douglas County Forestry Department, or designee, be hereby authorized to act on behalf of Douglas County as signatory on all grant applications and related documents submitted to the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for any financial aid that may be available, and to take necessary action to undertake, direct and complete any approved projects.

Dated this 17th day of January, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Baker, second Bergman, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #3-19 RESOLUTION BY THE FOREST, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Outdoor Recreation Plan 2019 – 2023

WHEREAS, Douglas County has invested considerable time and resources to develop and maintain an extensive offering of outdoor recreation facilities throughout the County for its residents and visitors, and

WHEREAS, the Douglas County Forestry Department is responsible for the development and maintenance of the County Forest park and recreation facilities, and

WHEREAS, numerous individuals and organizations frequently utilize these facilities for a wide range of outdoor recreation programs and activities, and

WHEREAS, an approved five-year outdoor recreation plan is required for Douglas County to be eligible to apply for grant funding through the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grant Program and other funding sources, and

WHEREAS, the Douglas County Outdoor Recreation Plan 2014 – 2018 has reached the end of its planning period, and

WHEREAS, the Douglas County Outdoor Recreation Plan 2019 – 2023 was developed for the county by Northwest Regional Planning Commission under the direction of the Forestry Department, with numerous opportunities for public input from citizens, users, recreation clubs, and city, town, village, county, and state officials.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accept the recommendation of the Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee and hereby accepts 4

and approves the Douglas County Outdoor Recreation Plan 2019 – 2023 as set forth in Exhibit C-1-19.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Chapter 300 (subsection 315 Outdoor Recreation Planning) and Chapter 900 (subsection 935 Supplement Plans) of the Comprehensive Land Use- Plan 2006-2020 be amended as set forth herein.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee is directed to forward said Outdoor Recreation Plan 2019 – 2023 to the WDNR for approval.

Dated this 17th day of January, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Hendrickson, second Pomush, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #4-19 RESOLUTION BY THE FOREST, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Land Purchase for County Forest

WHEREAS, the Douglas County Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee, recommends purchasing approximately 0.50 acres from James W. Caraway and Cynthia Anderson, and

WHEREAS, the property is described as follows:

Part of Parcels A and B of the Recorded Subdivision of Waterbury’s 4th Addition to White Birch, Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼ of NW ¼) of Section Twenty-Five (25), Township Forty-Five (45) North, Range Twelve (12) West, Village of Solon Springs, Douglas County, Wisconsin, containing approximately 0.50 acres more or less (#SS1810034600), and

WHEREAS, said property lays directly adjacent to existing Lucius Woods County Park and would offer improved future development opportunities for public projects serving local government needs, and

WHEREAS, said property is further described in Exhibit D-1-19.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accept the recommendation of the Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee and hereby approves the purchase of approximately 0.50 acres from James W. Caraway and Cynthia Anderson at a purchase price not to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($25,000.00).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Forestry and Natural Resources for Douglas County, be hereby authorized to act on behalf of Douglas County as sole signatory on all real estate documents and other related instruments necessary to successfully complete the acquisition, including but not limited to deeds, transfers, assignments, agreements, contracts, obligations, and closing statements. 5

Dated this 17th day of January, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Increase Forestry Fixed Assets – Land by $25,000; decrease Land Acquisition Reserve by same)

ACTION: Motion by Quam, second Bergman, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #5-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE AND SUPERVISORS ON THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BOARD

Subject: Veterans Service Department Van/Reserve Fund Transfer

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accept the recommendations of the Administration Committee and Supervisors on the Health and Human Services Board and transfer the Veterans Service Department van to the Health and Human Services Department.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the balance in the van reserve account be transferred from the Veterans Service Department budget to the Health and Human Services Department budget, with approval to use reserve fund, along with trade-in of the veterans van, to purchase a smaller van for the Health and Human Services Department.

Dated this 17th day of January, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Increase Fund 201 Committed Vehicle Reserves by $18,598.00 (Cr 44000.3431); Decrease Fund 101 Committed Vehicle Reserves by $18,598.00 (Db 15420.3431.53))

ACTION: Motion by Ryan, second Lear, to adopt. Roll call vote taken and passed with 19 Yes, 0 No, 2 Absent. Absent – Borgeson, Finendale. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #6-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Budgetary Transfers

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Administration Committee and approves the budgetary transfers as set forth in Exhibit E- 1-19.

Dated this 17th day of January, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Included in Exhibit E-1-19) (Administrative Note: Two-thirds vote of Board-elect required)

ACTION: Motion by Lear, second Jaques, to adopt. Roll call vote taken and passed with 19 Yes, 0 No, 2 Absent. Absent – Borgeson, Finendale. Motion carried. 6

RESOLUTION #7-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ZONING COMMITTEE

Subject: Land Information Plan 2019-2021

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Zoning Committee and approves the Douglas County Land Information Plan – 2019-2021 as set forth in Exhibit F-1-19.

Dated this 17th day of January, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Bergman, second Baker, to adopt. Motion carried.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: Written report attached.

COUNTY BOARD CHAIR REPORT: County-City Committee will be held to discuss city forest management, landfill, parking issues and wetland mitigation. Stewardship grant was awarded.

ACTION: Motion by Quam, second Hendrickson, to authorize Board Chair to call joint County Board/City Council meeting to discuss Superior Business Center management. Motion carried.

ACTION: Motion by Pomush, second Quam, to authorize Board Chair to call special meeting in February, if needed. Motion carried.

APPOINTMENTS: None.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Baker – Transportation & Infrastructure; Pomush – Historical Society; Jaques – Health and Human Services Board.

YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS: Randa – Superior High School activities; Achucarro – Northwestern High School activities.

APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS: Motion by Quam, second Jaques, to approve. Motion carried.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Pomush, second Baker, to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned 7:06 p.m. Next regularly scheduled meeting – March 21, 2019.

Submitted by,

Susan T. Sandvick Douglas County Clerk

PROCEEDINGS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Thursday, March 21, 2019, 6:00 p.m., Board Room, Second Floor, Government Center 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin

Meeting called to order by Chairman Mark Liebaert.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

Roll call taken by County Clerk Susan Sandvick. There were 18 present, 3 absent. Absent – Larry Quam, Sam Pomush, Jim Borgeson. Youth representative present – Sasha Achucarro.

Motion by Glazman, second Hendrickson, to approve January 17, 2019, meeting minutes. Motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE

Three items of correspondence were either received and placed on file or referred to the appropriate committee.

PRESENTATIONS

Chair Liebaert read aloud a memorial plaque honoring Lew Martin posthumously, presented on behalf of the County Board, City of Superior Mayor and Common Council. The memorial plaque will be placed in the Senior Center - recently renamed Lew Martin Senior Center.

A Certificate of Recognition was presented acknowledging the contributions of the following Douglas County employees and citizens involved in bringing Jayme Closs home safe and apprehending the suspect: Sergeants Jacob Engelman and Matt DeRosia, Communications Center 911 dispatcher Amy Pullen, Deputies Andrea Dittbrender and Pat Carey, Ms. Jeanne Nutter, Peter and Kristen Kasinskas, and the courageous Jayme Closs.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

ORDINANCES

AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE #8.0 ZONING ORDINANCE PRESENTED BY THE ZONING COMMITTEE

THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

WHEREAS, the Douglas County Zoning Committee held a public hearing on March 13, 2019, on the following petitions for amendment of the county zoning district ordinance map:

S1/2-NE1/4-SE1/4, Section 25, T45N-R13W; (7114E County Road A; Part of SO-026-01287-00), Town of Solon Springs, from the R-2: Residential zoning district to the F-1: Forestry zoning district, by Michael J Michalski, Solon Springs, Wisconsin. Intended use: Non-metallic mine. 8

Part of NE1/4-SE1/4, Section 14, T47N-R10W; (13909E US Highway 2), Town of Brule , from the R-1: Residential zoning district to the C-1: Commercial zoning district, by Brule River Canoe Rental, Inc, Brule, Wisconsin. Intended use: Expand current business site; allow future expansion.

WHEREAS, public hearing notice, affidavit of publication, notice given to town clerks of the hearing, and letters of town approval, are as shown in Exhibit A-3-19.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Zoning Committee and approves the petitions.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk notify the town clerks of this action.

Dated this 21st day of March, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Bergman, second Baker, to adopt. Motion carried.

AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE #8.0 ZONING ORDINANCE PRESENTED BY THE ZONING COMMITTEE

THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION III. ZONING DISTRICTS

3.4 R-2: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

This district provides for one-family and two-family year-round residential development and for the continuation of forest programs. It is intended to encourage forest management programs and at the same time, allow large lot residential development.

1 Permitted Uses

(a) One and two-family year-round or seasonal dwellings.

2. Uses Authorized by Conditional Permit.

(a) Seasonal dwellings and customary accessory buildings (such as private garages and carports) on the same lot as the seasonal dwelling unit.

Reletter (a) through (e)

3.5 RR-1: RESIDENTIAL-RECREATION DISTRICT

This district is intended to provide for seasonal residential development and essential recreation-oriented services in areas of high recreational value where soil conditions and other physical features will support such development without depleting or destroying natural resources.

1. Permitted Uses

(a) One-family and two-family year-round or seasonal dwellings.

2. Uses Authorized by Conditional Permit.

(a) One-family and two-family year-round dwelling.

Reletter (a) through (e)

3.9 F-1: FORESTRY DISTRICT

1. Permitted Uses

(a) One and two-family year-round or seasonal dwellings. (b) Private garages and carports.

Reletter (a) through (e)

2. Uses Authorized by Conditional Permit.

(a) One-and two-family year-round dwelling. (b) Seasonal dwellings and customary accessory buildings such as private garages and carports on the same lot as the seasonal dwelling unit.

Reletter (a) through (o)

Dated this 21st day of March, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Bergman, second Hendrickson, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION #8-19 RESOLUTION BY THE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Subject: Superior Business Center Lease and Management Agreement Approved

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Land and Development Committee and approves the Superior Business Center Lease and Management Agreement as set forth in Exhibit B-3-19.

Dated this 21st day of March, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None))

ACTION: Motion by Allen, second Ryan, to adopt. Article 10 will be reviewed regarding definition of rent vs. debt; addendum can resolve this. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #9-19 RESOLUTION BY THE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Subject: Transfer of Properties to City of Superior

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Land and Development Committee and approves transfer of ownership to the City of Superior of the following described properties:

Parcel 07-807-00265-00: (1901 North 18th Street), Lots 12, 13 and 14, Block 179, West Superior Sixth Division, City of Superior; and

Parcel 07-807-02954-00: (2640 John Avenue), South ½ of Lots 22, 23, 24, 25, and 26, Block 22, Wemyss’s Addition to West Superior, City of Superior.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Douglas County is transferring ownership of these properties without payment by the City of Superior because of razing costs incurred by the city in the amount of $68,800.

Dated this 21st day of March, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Jaques, second Baker, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #10-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Year-End 2018 Carry-Overs and Reserves

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Administration Committee and approves the year-end 2018 carry-overs and reserves as set forth in Exhibit D-3-19.

Dated this 21st day of March, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Reserves created from 2018 budget surpluses, one-time revenues, or from existing reserves, restricted, committed or assigned funds; included in Exhibit D-3-19) (Administrative Note: Two-thirds vote of Board-elect required) 11

ACTION: Motion by Lear, second Jaques, to adopt. Roll call vote taken and passed with 18 Yes, 0 No, 3 Absent. Absent – Quam, Pomush, Borgeson.

RESOLUTION #11-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Budgetary Transfers

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Administration Committee and approves budgetary transfers as set forth in Exhibit E-3-19.

Dated this 21st day of March, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Included in Exhibit E-3-19) (Administrative Note: Two-thirds vote of Board-elect required)

ACTION: Motion by Luostari, second Lear, to adopt. Roll call vote taken and passed with 18 Yes, 0 No, 3 Absent. Absent – Quam, Pomush, Borgeson.

RESOLUTION #12-19 RESOLUTION BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AND THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Sheriff’s Warrant Service Fee Established

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee and the Administration Committee and establishes Sheriff’s warrant service fee of $50 to be collected by Clerk of Courts Office and deposited into Sheriff’s revenue account.

Dated this 21st day of March, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Within budget)

ACTION: Motion by Allen, second Lear, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #13-19 RESOLUTION BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AND THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Jail Staffing Plan Letter of Agreement

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accept the recommendations of the Public Safety Committee and the Administration Committee and approves the Jail Staffing Plan Letter of Agreement as set forth in Exhibit F-3-19.

Dated this 21st day of March, 2019. 12

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Lear, second Baker, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #14-19 RESOLUTION BY THE FOREST, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

Subject: County Forest Land Easement Acquisition

WHEREAS, Douglas County owns the following described parcel:

That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE¼ of NE¼) of Section Thirty-Six (36), Township Forty-Four (44) North, Range Twelve (12) West, laying west of State Highway 53, Town of Gordon, State of Wisconsin (approximately 72.0 acres), and

WHEREAS, said Douglas County owned parcel is entered as regular lands under the Wisconsin County Forest Law (s. 28.11 Wis. Stats.), and

WHEREAS, John Fredric and Judith Ann Keith (Life Estate) owns the following described parcel, adjacent to said Douglas County owned parcel herein referenced:

Lot 1 of River Bend Estates (recorded in Volume 1 of Plats, Page 41 as Document Number 530640) located in the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE¼ of NE¼) of Section Thirty-Six (36), Township Forty-Four (44) North, Range Twelve (12) West, Town of Gordon, State of Wisconsin (approximately 3.31 acres), and

WHEREAS, John Fredric and Judith Ann Keith (Life Estate) have agreed to grant a perpetual, non-exclusive access easement to Douglas County for a total amount not to exceed Eight-Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($800.00), and

WHEREAS, maintaining perpetual, non-exclusive access rights for ingress and egress to said Douglas County owned parcel herein referenced over and across said John Fredric and Judith Ann Keith (Life Estate) parcel herein referenced (Exhibit G-3-21 map) is substantially in the best long-term interest of Douglas County to improve and preserve access to its lands.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accept the recommendation of the Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee and hereby approves the easement acquisition for ingress and egress from John Fredric and Judith Ann Keith (Life Estate) not to exceed Eight-Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($800.00), in addition to all associated description work and document preparation and recording expenses.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Forestry and Natural Resources for Douglas County, be hereby authorized to act on behalf of Douglas County as sole signatory on all documents and other related instruments necessary to successfully complete the easement acquisition.

Dated this 21st day of March, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Increase Forestry Fixed Assets – Land by $800; decrease Land Acquisition Reserve by same)

ACTION: Motion by Baker, second Bergman, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #15-19 RESOLUTION BY THE FOREST, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Land Purchase for County Forest

WHEREAS, the Douglas County Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee, recommends purchasing approximately 40.0 acres from Willard J. and Ruth A. Sitton to meet objectives of the Douglas County Forest Comprehensive Land-Use Plan 2006-2020, which property is described as follows:

The Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW¼ of SE¼) of Section Twenty- Three (23), Township Forty-Six (46) North, Range Fifteen (15) West, Town of Summit, Wisconsin containing approximately 40.0 acres more or less (PIN # SU0280111800), and

WHEREAS, said property is further described in Exhibit H-3-19, and

WHEREAS, acquisition of this property will perpetually provide opportunities to supply the local economy with forest products and generate revenues to the County, provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the public, conserve ecological and biological attributes, and enhance blocking of and access to lands open to public use, and

WHEREAS, the County Board has the authority to acquire said property for the purpose of establishing County Forest Land pursuant to SS59.52(6) and 28.10, Stats.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accept the recommendation of the Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee and hereby approves the purchase of approximately 40.0 acres from Willard J. and Ruth A. Sitton at a purchase price not to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($25,000.00), in addition to all associated title work and closing expenses.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the purchased property herein described be applied for regular lands entry under the Wisconsin County Forest Law.

BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that the Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee is directed to forward said application for entry to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for approval.

complete the acquisition, including but not limited to deeds, transfers, assignments, agreements, contracts, obligations, closing statements, and/or County Forest Law entry applications.

Dated this 21st day of March, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Increase Forestry Fixed Assets – Land by $25,000; decrease Land Acquisition Reserve by same)

ACTION: Motion by Luostari, second Ryan, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #16-19 RESOLUTION BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

Subject: Child Support Enforcement Program State Funding Increase Supported

WHEREAS, Douglas County administers the Child Support Enforcement Program on behalf of the state, providing services to Douglas County residents including paternity establishment, obtaining child support and health insurance orders for children, and enforcing and modifying those orders, and

WHEREAS, our children’s well-being, economic security and success in life are enhanced by parents who provide financial and emotional support, and

WHEREAS, Douglas County’s Child Support Agency ensures that parents take responsibility for the care and well-being of their children, supports the involvement of parents in their children’s lives and provides services to both custodial and noncustodial parents, and

WHEREAS, the Child Support Enforcement Program is an effective investment in Wisconsin’s future as child support increases self-sufficiency, reduces child poverty, and has a positive effect on children’s well-being, and

WHEREAS, Wisconsin’s Child Support Enforcement Program is ranked 2nd in the nation for collecting current support, and

WHEREAS, Wisconsin’s Child Support Enforcement Program is incredibly cost- effective, collecting an average of $5.56 in support for every dollar invested in the program, and

WHEREAS, county child support agencies collected $934 million in child support during 2017, 95% which went directly to families, 5% reimbursed public assistance programs, and

WHEREAS, child support agencies save taxpayer dollars by establishing health insurance orders for 97% of cases, which reduces state Medicaid costs by moving children from public assistance to private insurance, and

WHEREAS, state funding for county child support services has not increased since 2007 while agency costs have increased steadily due to growing caseloads, inflation and new federal regulations, and

WHEREAS, without additional state funding, Wisconsin’s strong performance in child support is at risk for diminished performance and reduced federal funding to Wisconsin, and

WHEREAS, decreased federal funding means less funding for Douglas County’s child support agency, and subsequent reductions to child support enforcement staff, services, and child support collections, and

WHEREAS, new state investments in child support are amplified by a generous federal match -- every $1 of state GPR invested in the Child Support Program generates $2 in federal matching funds.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors respectfully requests that state funding for county child support agencies be increased $1.5 million GPR in each fiscal year of the 2019-21 Wisconsin state budget, which will generate approximately $3 million in additional federal funding each year, and will ensure that counties can continue to effectively provide economic support to our children.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded by the County Clerk to the Governor of the State of Wisconsin, Douglas County state senators and representatives, Secretary of Wisconsin Department of Administration, and Wisconsin Counties Association.

Dated this 21st day of March, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Lear, second Raunio, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #17-19 RESOLUTION BY SUPERVISORS ON THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BOARD

Subject: Soldiers and Sailors Relief Fund Policies and Procedures Amendment

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of Supervisors on the Health and Human Services Board and approves amendments to the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Fund Policies and Procedures as set forth in Exhibit I-3-19.

Dated this 21st day of March, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Finendale, second Bergman, to adopt. Motion carried.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: Written report attached/reviewed.

COUNTY BOARD CHAIR REPORT: Parks and Recreation Supervisor hired. Timber sales 16

year reviewed. Douglas County Forestry’s annual logging industry gathering is April 9, 10:00 a.m., Solon Springs Community Center.

APPOINTMENTS: By Administrator: Motion by Hendrickson, second Leino, to approve the following appointment: Highway Traffic Safety Commission - Ross Baker, Randy Wiessinger WI DOT BOTS, Rick Olig – Alternate. Motion carried.

By County Board Chair: Motion by Baker, second Finn, to approve the following appointments: 2019 Douglas County Emergency Fire Wardens List (attached); Extension Education and Recycling Committee – Terry White; Non-Profit Funding Policy Work Group – Larry Quam; Employee Relations Committee – Kaci Lundgren – Co-Coordinator; PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) – Charlie Glazman; Lake Superior NERR Advisory Committee - Sue Hendrickson; Superior Public Library Board – Sue Hendrickson; Energy Committee - Michael Raunio, Vice Chair; Sam Pomush. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Hendrickson – Land Conservation Committee and Extension Education and Recycling Committee; Jaques – Health and Human Services Board; Clark – Security and Facilities Committee.

YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS: Achucarro reported on Northwestern High School activities.

APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS: Motion by Jaques, second Luostari, to approve. Motion carried.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Tax reciprocity between Wisconsin and Minnesota.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Baker, second Ryan, to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned at 6:46 p.m. Next regularly scheduled meeting – April 18, 2019.

Submitted by,

Susan T. Sandvick Douglas County Clerk

PROCEEDINGS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Thursday, April 18, 2019, 6:00 p.m., Board Room, Second Floor, Government Center 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin

Meeting called to order by Chairman Mark Liebaert.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

Roll call taken by Deputy County Clerk Cheryl Westman. There were 18 present, 3 absent. Absent – Sue Hendrickson, Doug Finn, Charlie Glazman. Youth representatives present – Lora Randa, Sasha Achucarro.

Motion by Pomush, second Baker, to approve March 21, 2019, meeting minutes. Motion carried.

PRESENTATIONS

Employee of the Quarter Award was presented to David Leckel, Clerk of Courts Office, with over 30 years as a Douglas County employee. Leckel’s experience and expertise is a valuable asset to staff and the public.

Erika Washburn, Manager, Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR), presented history and program growth of NERR institution since established in 1972. Materials distributed included information on projects , educational opportunities, data, and grants.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

ORDINANCES

ORDINANCE #4.31A RESTRICTIONS ON SALE OR GIFT OF CIGARETTES, NICOTINE PRODUCTS OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO MINORS PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOUGLAS COUNTY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Douglas County Ordinance #4.31 is hereby repealed in its entirety and replaced with the following:

SECTION I. AUTHORITY

Pursuant to the authority of Chapters 134, 139 and 254, Wisconsin Statutes, the Douglas County Board of Supervisors does hereby establish rules and regulations regulating the sale or gift of cigarettes, nicotine products or tobacco products to minors.

SECTION II. DEFINITIONS

The following definitions apply in this Ordinance:

A. "Cigarette" means any roll of tobacco wrapped in paper or any substance other than tobacco.

B. "Distributor" means any of the following:

(1) Any person who acquires unstamped cigarettes from the manufacturer thereof, affixes stamps to the packages or other containers, stores them and sells them to other permittees or to retailers for resale or who acquires stamped cigarettes from another permittee for such sales.

(2) Any person engaged in the business of selling tobacco products in Wisconsin who brings, or causes to be brought into Douglas County from outside Wisconsin, any tobacco products for sale.

(3) Any person who makes, manufactures, or fabricates tobacco products in Douglas County for sale in Wisconsin.

(4) Any person engaged in the business of selling tobacco products outside Wisconsin who ships or transports tobacco products to retailers in Wisconsin to be sold by those retailers.

C. "Identification card" means any of the following:

(1) A license containing a photograph issued under Chap. 343.

(2) An identification card issued under s. 343.50, Wis. Stats.

(3) An identification card issued under s. 125.08, 1987 Wis. Stats.

D. "Jobber" means any person who acquires stamped cigarettes from manufacturers or distributors, stores them and sells them to retailers for resale.

E. "Manufacturer" means any of the following:

(1) Any person who manufactures cigarettes for the purpose of sale, including the authorized agent of a person who manufactures cigarettes products for

(2) Any person who manufactures and sells tobacco products.

F. "Nicotine product” means a product that contains nicotine and is not any of the following:

(1) A tobacco product

(2) A cigarette. 19

(3) A product that been approved by the U.S. food and drug administration for sale as a smoking cessation product or for another medical purpose and is being marketed and sold solely for such an approved purpose.

G. "Retailer" means any person licensed under s. 134.65(1), Wis. Stats.

H. A “School" means a public, parochial or private school which provides an educational program for one or more grades between grades 1 and 12 and which is commonly known as an elementary school, middle school, junior high school, senior high school or high school.

I. "Stamp" means the authorized indicia of cigarette tax payment including water transfer stamps and heat applied stamps.

J. "Subjobber" means any person, other than a manufacturer or distributor, who purchases tobacco products from a distributor and sells them to persons other than the ultimate consumers.

K. "Tobacco products" means cigars; cheroots; stogies; periques; granulated, plug cut, crimp cut, ready-rubbed and other smoking tobacco; snuff; snuff flour; Cavendish; plug and twist tobacco; fine cut and other chewing tobaccos; shorts; refuse scraps, clippings, cuttings and sweepings of tobacco and other kinds and forms of tobacco prepared in such manner as to be suitable for chewing or smoking in a pipe or otherwise, or both for chewing and smoking; but "tobacco products" does not include cigarettes.

L. "Vending machine" is any mechanical device which automatically dispenses cigarettes, nicotine products or tobacco products upon the deposit therein of specified coins in payment for such cigarettes.

M. "Vending machine operator" means a person who acquires stamped cigarettes, nicotine products or tobacco products from manufacturers or permittees, stores them and sells them through the medium of vending machines which he or she owns, operates or services and which are located on premises which are owned or under the control of other persons.

SECTION III. RESTRICTIONS ON CIGARETTE OR TOBACCO PROVIDERS

A. No retailer, manufacturer, distributor, jobber or subjobber, no agent, employee or independent contractor of a retailer, manufacturer, distributor, jobber or subjobber and no agent or employee of an independent contractor may sell or provide for nominal or no consideration cigarettes, nicotine products or tobacco products to any person under the age of 18, except that a person under 18 years of age may purchase or possess cigarettes, nicotine products or tobacco products for the sole purpose of resale in the course of employment during his or her working hours if employed by a retailer. A vending machine operator is not liable under this paragraph for the purchase of cigarettes, nicotine products or tobacco products from his or her vending machine by a person under the age of 18 if the vending machine operator was unaware of the purchase.

B. No retailer, manufacturer, distributor, jobber, subjobber, no agent, employee or 20

independent contractor of a retailer, manufacturer, distributor, jobber or subjobber and no agent or employee of an independent contractor may provide for nominal or no consideration cigarettes, nicotine products or tobacco products to any person except in a place where no person younger than 18 years of age is present or permitted to enter unless the person who is younger than 18 years of age is accompanied by his or her parent or guardian or by his or her spouse who has attained the age of 18 years.

C. A retailer shall post a sign in areas within his or her premises where cigarettes, nicotine products or tobacco products are sold to consumers stating that the sale of any cigarettes, nicotine products or tobacco products to a person under the age of 18 is unlawful pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes and this Ordinance.

D. A vending machine operator shall attach a notice in a conspicuous place on the front of his or her vending machines stating that the purchase of any cigarettes, nicotine products or tobacco products by a person under the age of 18 is unlawful pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes and this Ordinance.

E. A retailer or vending machine operator may not sell cigarettes, nicotine products or tobacco products from a vending machine unless the vending machine is located in a place where the retailer or vending machine operator ensures that no person younger than 18 years of age is present or permitted to enter unless he or she is accompanied by his or her parent or guardian or by his or her spouse who has attained the age of 18 years. Notwithstanding this paragraph, no retailer may place a vending machine within 500 feet of a school.

F. No retailer may sell cigarettes in a form other than as a package or container on which a stamp is affixed under s. 139.32(1), Wis. Stats.

SECTION IV. DEFENSE: SALE TO MINORS

Proof of all of the following facts by a retailer, manufacturer, distributor, jobber, or subjobber, an agent, employee, or independent contractor of a retailer, manufacturer, distributor, jobber, or subjobber, or an agent or employee of an independent contractor who sells cigarettes, nicotine products or tobacco products to a person under the age of 18 is a defense to any prosecution for a violation of Section III (A) of this Ordinance:

A. That the purchaser falsely represented that he or she had attained the age of 18 and presented an identification card.

B. That the appearance of the purchaser was such that an ordinary and prudent person would believe that the purchaser had attained the age of 18.

C. That the sale was made in good faith, in reasonable reliance on the identification card and appearance of the purchaser and in the belief that the purchaser had attained the age of 18.

SECTION V. PENALTIES

A. In this paragraph, "violation" means a violation of Section III (A), (B), (E) and (F) of this Ordinance.

B. A person who commits a violation is subject to a forfeiture of:

(1) Not more than $500 if the person has not committed a previous violation within 12 months of the violation; or

(2) Not less than $200 nor more than $500 if the person has committed a previous violation within 12 months of the violation.

C. Whoever violates Section III (C) of this Ordinance shall forfeit not more than $25.

D. Whoever violates Section III (D) of this Ordinance shall forfeit not more than $50.

SECTION VI. LOCAL ORDINANCE

This ordinance does not apply within any town, village or city that has adopted or adopts an ordinance under s. 134.66(5), Wis. Stats.

SECTION VII. SEVERABILITY AND REPEAL

A. Each section, paragraph, sentence, clause, word and provision of this Ordinance is severable, and if any provisions shall be held unconstitutional or invalid for any reason such decisions shall not affect the remainder of the Ordinance nor any part thereof other than that affected by such decision.

B. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances of Douglas County inconsistent or conflicting with this Ordinance to the extent of the inconsistency only, are hereby repealed.

SECTION VII. EFFECTIVE DATE

Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect.

Dated this 18th day of April, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Quam, second Pomush, to adopt. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE #4.31B PURCHASE OR POSSESSION OF CIGARETTES, NICOTINE PRODUCTS OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS BY PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOUGLAS COUNTY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION I. AUTHORITY

Pursuant to the authority of Chapters 134, 139 and 254, Wisconsin Statutes, the Douglas County Board of Supervisors does hereby establish rules and regulations regulating the purchase and/or possession of cigarettes, nicotine products or tobacco products by persons under the age of 18.

SECTION II. DEFINITIONS

The following definitions apply in this Ordinance:

A. "Cigarette" means any roll of tobacco wrapped in paper or any substance other than tobacco.

B. "Nicotine product” means a product that contains nicotine and is not any of the following:

(1) A tobacco product

(2) A cigarette.

C. "Tobacco products" means cigars; cheroots; stogies; periques; granulated, plug cut, crimp cut, ready-rubbed and other smoking tobacco; snuff; snuff flour; Cavendish; plug and twist tobacco; fine cut and other chewing tobaccos; shorts; refuse scraps, clippings, cuttings and sweepings of tobacco and other kinds and forms of tobacco prepared in such manner as to be suitable for chewing or smoking in a pipe or otherwise, or both for chewing and smoking; but "tobacco products" does not include cigarettes.

SECTION III. RESTRICTIONS ON MINORS

A. No person under 18 years of age may falsely represent his or her age for the purpose of receiving any cigarettes, nicotine products or tobacco products or may purchase, attempt to purchase or possess any cigarettes, nicotine products or tobacco products except that a person under 18 years of age may purchase or possess cigarettes, nicotine products or tobacco products for the sole purpose of resale in the course of employment during his or her working hours if employed by a retailer.

B. A person under 18 years of age, but not under 15 years of age, may purchase, attempt to purchase or possess cigarettes, nicotine products or tobacco products in the course of his or her participation in an investigation under s. 254.916, Wis. Stats., that is conducted in accordance with s. 254.916(3), Wis. Stats.

C. A law enforcement officer shall seize any cigarettes, nicotine products or tobacco products that has been sold to and is in the possession of a person under 18 years of age.

SECTION IV. PENALTY

Any person convicted of violating this section, shall be subject to a forfeiture not to exceed $50.00.

SECTION V. LOCAL ORDINANCE

This ordinance does not apply within any town, village or city that has adopted or adopts an ordinance under s. 254.92, Wis. Stats.

SECTION VI. SEVERABILITY AND REPEAL

B. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances of Douglas County inconsistent or conflicting with this Ordinance to the extent of the inconsistency only, are hereby repealed.

SECTION VII. EFFECTIVE DATE

Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect.

Dated this 18th day of April, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Pomush, second Raunio, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION #18-19 RESOLUTION BY THE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Subject: Land Sales

WHEREAS, the following parcels of land were advertised on March 1, 18, and 15, 2019, in accordance with Section 76.59, Wisconsin Statutes, and the highest bids received are as follows:

$ 1,630.00 Parcel 5-19: That part of the NE1/4 of the NW1/4, of Section 20-47-13, (complete legal description available in the County Clerk’s Office), Town of Oakland, (OA-022-00616-00), from Jeffrey Ekstrom. Intended use: Access to adjoining land;

$ 551.00 Parcel 7-19: A strip of land 100’ in width, comprising all that part of the West1/2 of the SE1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 36-48-13, (complete legal description available in the County Clerk’s Office), Town of Parkland, (PA-024-00733-00), from John Lange. Intended use: Adjacent property owner;

$ 1,000.00 Parcel 10-19: The South 29’ of Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map Number 758 recorded in Volume 5, page 203, as Document Number 727279, located in NE1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 24-47-14, Town of Superior, (TS-030-00589-03), from Alan Kirschbaum. Intended use: Personal use;

$ 525.00 Parcel 11-19: Lot 32, Block 14, Riverside Division of Oliver, alley vacated #702742, Village of Oliver, (OL-165-02160-00), from Debbie Young. Intended use: Adjacent property owner; and

$ 7,851.00 Parcel 16-19: West 60’ of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 13, South Superior First Division, City of Superior, 1810 N. 59th Street, (08-808-00274-00), from Michael Milchesky. Intended use: Construct garage and playhouse.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, in regular meeting assembled, authorizes the County Clerk to execute quit claim deeds on the above named properties.

Dated this 18th day of April, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Increase “Profit and Loss on Land Sales Account” by $11,557.00)

ACTION: Motion by Jaques, second Allen, to adopt. Motion by Baker, second Borgeson, to amend resolution and refer Parcel #10-19 back to committee. Motion carried. Motion to adopt resolution as amended, carried.

RESOLUTION #19-19 RESOLUTION BY SUPERVISORS ON THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BOARD AND THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Veterans Service Office Position

WHEREAS, the Veterans Service Office has a vacant Benefit Specialist position, and

WHEREAS, a reorganization plan for the Veterans Service Office focuses on strengthening availability of services to veterans and their families through reclassification of a Benefit Specialist position to an Assistant Veterans Service Officer (AVSO) position within the guidelines of Wisconsin Statutes 45.80(7)(b) and 45.80(7)(c), and

WHEREAS, the position of Assistant Veterans Service Officer is tailored to best support specific needs of veterans today.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendations of Supervisors on the Health and Human Services Board and the Administration Committee and approves position of Assistant Veterans Service Officer replacing Benefits Specialist position.

Dated this 18th day of April, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Estimated increase of $8,011 in personnel costs)

ACTION: Motion by Finendale, second Quam, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #20-19 RESOLUTION BY THE FOREST, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE AND THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Forestry Department Fee Schedule Approved

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendations of the Forest, Parks, and Recreation Committee and the Administration Committee and approves the Forestry Department Permit / Rental / User Fees schedule as set forth in Exhibit B-4-19.

Dated this 18th day of April, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Baker, second Bergman, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #21-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Personnel Policies Amended

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Administration Committee and approves amendments to the following Personnel Policies as set forth in Exhibit C-4-19: 1. Position Classification / Reclassification Review;

2. Leaves – Personal Time;

3. Reimbursement for Expenses; and

4. Emergency Conditions.

Dated this 18th day of April, 2019. (Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Jaques, second Quam, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #22-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Budgetary Transfers

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Administration Committee and approves the budgetary transfers as set forth in Exhibit D- 4-19.

Dated this 18th day of April, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Included in Exhibit D-4-19) (Administrative Note: Two-thirds vote of Board-elect required)

ACTION: Motion by Lear, second Ryan, to adopt. Roll call vote taken and passed with 18 Yes, 0 No, 3 Absent. Absent – Hendrickson, Glazman, Finn.

RESOLUTION #23-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Year-End 2018 Reserve Account Adjustments

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Administration Committee and approves year-end 2018 reserve account adjustments as set forth in Exhibit E-4-19.

Dated this 18th day of April, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Included in Exhibit E-4-19) (Administrative Note: Two-thirds vote of Board-elect required)

ACTION: Motion by Jaques, second Lear, to adopt. Roll call vote taken and passed with 18 Yes, 0 No, 3 Absent. Absent – Hendrickson, Glazman, Finn.

RESOLUTION #24-19 RESOLUTION BY THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Subject: Restoration of State Income Tax Reciprocity Between Wisconsin and Minnesota

WHEREAS, Wisconsin had a tax reciprocity agreement with Minnesota for more than 40 years, that allowed people living in one state and working in another to file just one income tax form in their home state, with Wisconsin and Minnesota resolving payments at a later date, and

WHEREAS, the agreement ended on January 1, 2010, and

WHEREAS, the termination of the agreement has had adverse financial impacts for citizens of both states each year since, with many taxpayers required to pay for the cost of preparing and filing an additional state income tax return, and

WHEREAS, people of limited income also face a burden requiring them to first file and receive a refund in the state where taxes were taken, prior to filing in their state of residence; as they do not have the financial means to pay the taxes owing to that state until they receive a refund from the other state, and

WHEREAS, those taxpayers who do not incur direct tax preparation costs suffer increased time and frustration as they must navigate the income tax process of two separate states, and

WHEREAS, the previous tax reciprocity agreement worked well for taxpayers in both states, and

WHEREAS, Wisconsin and Minnesota currently have reciprocity agreements with several surrounding states.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors requests Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue to support and restore an income tax reciprocity agreement between Wisconsin and Minnesota.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon passage of this resolution, copies be sent to Governor Evers, Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca, Senator Bewley, Representatives Milroy and Meyers, Douglas County towns and villages, City of Superior, City of Duluth, St. Louis County, Carlton County, and all other counties boarding the States of Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Dated this 18th day of April, 2019. 28

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Allen, second Pomush, to adopt. Motion by Allen, second Pomush, to amend and sponsor by County Board. Motion carried. Motion to adopt resolution as amended, carried.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: Written report attached/reviewed.

COUNTY BOARD CHAIR REPORT: Enbridge payment received for CTH W. Loggers forum successful; 10% of statewide forest products cut are from Douglas County. June 24 deadline for resolution to WCA. Capital projects Joint Administration / Executive Committees meeting is May 14.

APPOINTMENTS: Motion by Finendale, second Luostari, to approve appointments: Civil Service Commission – Richard Berchild (24); Wisconsin Point Area Management Plan – Alan Jaques (Alternate); Employee Relations Committee 2019-2020 - (*Committee Co- coordinator; alternate in parentheses) Kaci Lundgren*, Tracy Middleton*, Jean Hale, Alex Rowe, Holly Mortenson (Melissa Pratt), Juliana Polson, Kathy Ronchi, Peter Clark, Charlie Glazman, Tiffany Jenner, Emily Tribby, Stacy Minter, Char Kastern-Turnboom, Heidi Meyer. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Jaques – Chamber of Commerce; Quam – Health and Human Services Board; Finendale – Veterans Service Advisory Committee; Allen – Land and Development Committee; Bergman – Communicable Diseases in Cervids Study Committee.

YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS: Randa – Superior High School activities; Achucarro – Northwestern High School activities.

APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS: Motion by Baker, second Ryan, to approve. Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Luostari, second Pomush, to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Next regularly scheduled meeting – May 16, 2019.

Submitted by,

Susan T. Sandvick Douglas County Clerk

PROCEEDINGS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Thursday, May 16, 2019, 6:00 p.m., Board Room, Second Floor, Government Center 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin

Meeting called to order by Chairman Mark Liebaert.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

Roll call taken by Deputy County Clerk Cheryl Westman. There were 18 present, 3 absent. Absent – Larry Quam, Sue Hendrickson, Michael Raunio.

Motion by Pomush, second Finn, to approve April 18, 2019, meeting minutes. Motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE

Four items of correspondence were either received and placed on file or referred to the appropriate committee.

PRESENTATIONS

Application for License for Public Assemblage to hold “Bowfest 2019” event at 3125 Mont du Lac Drive, Superior, Wisconsin, on July 26 - 28, 2019. All application materials and documentation attached and reviewed. Michael O’Hara, Manager, presented an overview of the events, expected crowd size, campground permits, and required provisions for security as required. Motion by Jaques, second Baker, to approve public assemblage license contingent on compliance with Ordinance #4.13, Section VI., D., requiring estimate of costs for fire services from Town of Superior and deposit of amount to cover law enforcement and fire services, as approved by Douglas County Corporation Counsel. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Public comment will be allowed on action items listed on the agenda. All comments shall be limited to three minutes in length, unless otherwise directed by the board.

RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION #25-19 RESOLUTION BY THE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Subject: Land Sales

WHEREAS, sale of the following parcel of land was referred back to the Land and Development Committee from the April 18, 2019, County Board meeting:

Parcel 10-19: The South 29’ of Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map Number 758 recorded in Volume 5, page 203, as Document Number 727279, located in NE1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 24-47-14, Town of Superior, (TS-030-00589-03), and

WHEREAS, due to discrepancies between a 1999 legal description and 2000 CSM 758 lot 1 description, a 29’ wide strip of land was erroneously created, and

WHEREAS, the committee advertised the parcel with intent to sell to one of the adjacent owners to the north or south (Exhibit B-5-19), and

WHEREAS, when the bids were received at the committee meeting, this prior established bid criteria was overlooked.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, in regular meeting assembled, approves sale of Parcel #10-19, to Ernest J. Harker and Angela M. Harker, property owners to the south, for the amount of $275.00.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is authorized to execute a quit claim deed on the above named property.

Dated this 16th day of May, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Increase “Profit and Loss on Land Sales Account” by $275.00)

ACTION: Motion by Allen, second Jaques, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #26-19 RESOLUTION BY THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Subject: Nemadji Trail Energy Center Supported

WHEREAS, Minnesota Power and Dairyland Power Cooperative have proposed a 625- megawatt natural gas power plant in the City of Superior, called the Nemadji Trail Energy Center, and

WHEREAS, Minnesota Power and Dairyland Power Cooperative serve large portions of the population in the Twin Ports area, including much of Northern Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin, and have long been involved in supporting the communities they serve and the residential, industrial and commercial interests they power, and

WHEREAS, the Nemadji Trail Energy Center will be the largest private venture in the history of Douglas County, with an investment of over one billion dollars, and

WHEREAS, Douglas County and the City of Superior will share over $2 million annually in increased revenue and fees for hosting the facility, and

WHEREAS, the project will create 260 family-sustaining jobs during peak construction, and will support 175 jobs when fully operational, and

WHEREAS, the Nemadji Trail Energy Center project is key to Minnesota Power and Dairyland Power Cooperative’s diversification goals, reducing reliance on existing coal facilities and serving to enable renewable development as both utilities seek to significantly expand their 31

wind, hydro and solar resources, and further, the plant will provide grid stabilization in an area of Wisconsin which has no major power plants, and

WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Public Service Commission and other state and federal agencies are now reviewing the project proposal, and the two utilities are working with local governments to insure the project continues to be a benefit for all residents of our area.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors supports the construction and operation of the Nemadji Trail Energy Center, believing the project to be in the best interests of Douglas County and the region.

Dated this 16th day of May, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Allen, second Finn, to adopt. Motion by Allen, second Baker, to amend and sponsor by County Board. Motion carried. Jennifer Peterson, present on behalf o Minnesota Power and Dairyland Power, acknowledged appreciation for the county’s support. Motion to adopt as amended, carried.

RESOLUTION #27-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Budgetary Transfers

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Administration Committee and approves the budgetary transfers as set forth in Exhibit C- 5-19.

Dated this 16th day of May, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Included in Exhibit C-5-19) (Administrative Note: Two-thirds vote of Board-elect required)

ACTION: Motion by Bergman, second Lear, to adopt. Roll call vote taken and passed with 18 Yes, 0 No, 3 Absent. Absent – Hendrickson, Quam, Raunio.

RESOLUTION #28-19 RESOLUTION BY THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Subject: Minnesota Air National Guard Base 148th Fighter Wing Supported

WHEREAS, the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard Base located in Duluth, Minnesota, has been and continues to be a stable employer for air men and women across northern Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan for many years, and

WHEREAS, the base has provided an estimated $94 million annually in direct expenditure in the region, and

WHEREAS, the base is a respected member of our region, supporting quality men and women and families who support the region’s healthcare facilities, education systems, businesses, and communities, and

WHEREAS, the entire region of northern Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan has a significant economic impact through the vitality of the base, and

WHEREAS, the longevity and continued viability of the base can be supported and enhanced by the installation of new F-35 aircraft;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County (Wisconsin) Board of Supervisors supports and encourages the continued viability of the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard Base in Duluth, Minnesota, by asking Congress and the appropriate Military Leadership to place new F-35 aircraft there as soon as possible in support of our nation's defense.

Dated this 16th day of May, 2019.

(Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Pomush, second Ryan, to adopt. Motion by Ryan, second Pomush, to amend and sponsor by County Board. Motion carried. Motion to adopt as amended, carried.

RESOLUTION #29-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not to Exceed $4,700,000 Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds

WHEREAS, the County Board of Supervisors hereby finds and determines that it is necessary, desirable and in the best interest of Douglas County, Wisconsin (the "County") to raise funds to pay the cost of refinancing certain outstanding obligations of the County, to wit: its State Trust Fund Loan, dated January 25, 2013 (the "Refunded Obligations") (hereinafter the refinancing of the Refunded Obligations shall be referred to as the "Refunding"), and

WHEREAS, the County Board of Supervisors deems it to be necessary, desirable and in the best interest of the County to refund the Refunded Obligations for the purpose of achieving debt service savings, and

WHEREAS, the County is authorized by the provisions of Section 67.04, Wisconsin Statutes, to borrow money and issue general obligation refunding bonds to refinance its outstanding obligations, and

WHEREAS, none of the proceeds of the general obligation refunding bonds shall be used to fund the operating expenses of the general fund of the County or to fund the operating expenses of any special revenue fund of the County that is supported by the property taxes, and 33

WHEREAS, due to certain provisions contained in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, it is necessary to issue such general obligation refunding bonds on a taxable rather than tax-exempt basis, and

WHEREAS, it is the finding of the County Board of Supervisors that it is necessary, desirable and in the best interest of the County to authorize the issuance of and to sell the Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds (the "Bonds") to a purchaser to be specified in the Approving Certificate (defined below) (the "Purchaser"), and

WHEREAS, at the time that the market conditions produce the savings the County expects to achieve, the Purchaser will submit a purchase proposal to the County (the "Proposal") offering to purchase the Bonds in accordance with the terms and conditions to be set forth in the Proposal, and

WHEREAS, in order to facilitate the sale of the Bonds to the Purchaser in a timely manner, the County Board of Supervisors hereby finds and determines that it is necessary, desirable and in the best interest of the County to delegate to the Chairperson, the County Administrator and the Finance Director (collectively, the "Authorized Officers") the authority to accept the Proposal on behalf of the County so long as the Proposal meets the terms and conditions set forth in this Resolution and to approve the Private Placement Memorandum by executing a certificate in substantially the form as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference (the "Approving Certificate"), and

WHEREAS, the County was duly organized and is validly existing and operating under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Wisconsin.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the County Board of Supervisors of the County that:

Section 1. Authorization and Sale of the Bonds; Parameters. For the purpose of paying costs of the Refunding, there shall be borrowed pursuant to Section 67.04, Wisconsin Statutes, the principal sum of not to exceed FOUR MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($4,700,000) from the Purchaser upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Resolution. Subject to satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 12 of this Resolution, the Chairperson and County Clerk are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to make, execute, issue and sell to the Purchaser for, on behalf of and in the name of the County, Bonds aggregating the principal amount of not to exceed FOUR MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($4,700,000). The purchase price to be paid to the County for the Bonds shall be 100% of the principal amount of the Bonds. The costs of issuance payable by the County, including any bond insurance premium, shall be an amount not to exceed 1.50% of the principal amount of the Bonds.

Section 2. Terms of the Bonds. The Bonds shall be designated "Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds"; shall be issued in the aggregate principal amount of up to $4,700,000; shall be dated as of their date of issuance; shall be in the denomination of $100,000 or more; shall be numbered R-1 and upward; and mature or be subject to mandatory redemption on the dates and in the principal amounts set forth below, provided that the principal amount of each maturity or mandatory redemption amount may be increased or decreased by up to $50,000 per maturity or mandatory redemption amount and that the aggregate principal amount of the 34

Bonds shall not exceed $4,700,000. The schedule below assumes the Bonds are issued in the aggregate principal amount of $4,620,000.

Date Principal Amount 02/01/2020 $275,000 02/01/2021 $305,000 02/01/2022 $315,000 02/01/2023 $320,000 02/01/2024 $330,000 02/01/2025 $345,000 02/01/2026 $355,000 02/01/2027 $365,000 02/01/2028 $375,000 02/01/2029 $390,000 02/01/2030 $400,000 02/01/2031 $415,000 02/01/2032 $430,000

Interest shall be payable semi-annually on February 1 and August 1 of each year commencing on February 1, 2020. The true interest cost on the Bonds (computed taking the Purchaser's compensation into account) will not exceed 3.50%. Interest shall be computed upon the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months and will be rounded pursuant to the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board.

The present value debt service savings achieved by the Refunding shall be at least $75,000 (the "Savings").

Section 3. Redemption Provisions. The Bonds shall not be subject to optional redemption or shall be callable as set forth on the Approving Certificate. If the Proposal specifies that certain of the Bonds are subject to mandatory redemption, the terms of such mandatory redemption shall be set forth on an attachment to the Approving Certificate labeled as Exhibit MRP. Upon the optional redemption of any of the Bonds subject to mandatory redemption, the principal amount of such Bonds so redeemed shall be credited against the mandatory redemption payments established in Exhibit MRP for such Bonds in such manner as the County shall direct.

Section 4. Form of the Bonds. The Bonds shall be issued in registered form and shall be executed and delivered in substantially the form as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by this reference.

Section 5. Tax Provisions.

(A) Direct Annual Irrepealable Tax Levy. For the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on the Bonds as the same becomes due, the full faith, credit and resources of the County are hereby irrevocably pledged, and there is hereby levied upon all of the taxable property of the County a direct annual irrepealable tax in the years 2019 through 2031 for payments due in the years 2020 through 2032 in such amounts as are sufficient to meet the principal and interest payments when due. 35

(B) Tax Collection. So long as any part of the principal of or interest on the Bonds remains unpaid, the County shall be and continue without power to repeal such levy or obstruct the collection of said tax until all such payments have been made or provided for. After the issuance of the Bonds, said tax shall be, from year to year, carried onto the tax roll of the County and collected in addition to all other taxes and in the same manner and at the same time as other taxes of the County for said years are collected, except that the amount of tax carried onto the tax roll may be reduced in any year by the amount of any surplus money in the Debt Service Fund Account created below.

(C) Additional Funds. If at any time there shall be on hand insufficient funds from the aforesaid tax levy to meet principal and/or interest payments on said Bonds when due, the requisite amounts shall be paid from other funds of the County then available, which sums shall be replaced upon the collection of the taxes herein levied.

Section 6. Segregated Debt Service Fund Account.

(A) Creation and Deposits. There be and there hereby is established in the treasury of the County, if one has not already been created, a debt service fund, separate and distinct from every other fund, which shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Debt service or sinking funds established for obligations previously issued by the County may be considered as separate and distinct accounts within the debt service fund.

Within the debt service fund, there hereby is established a separate and distinct account designated as the "Debt Service Fund Account for Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds - 2019" (the "Debt Service Fund Account") and such account shall be maintained until the indebtedness evidenced by the Bonds is fully paid or otherwise extinguished. There shall be deposited into the Debt Service Fund Account (i) all accrued interest received by the County at the time of delivery of and payment for the Bonds; (ii) any premium not used for the Refunding which may be received by the County above the par value of the Bonds and accrued interest thereon; (iii) all money raised by the taxes herein levied and any amounts appropriated for the specific purpose of meeting principal of and interest on the Bonds when due; (iv) such other sums as may be necessary at any time to pay principal of and interest on the Bonds when due; (v) surplus monies in the Borrowed Money Fund as specified below; and (vi) such further deposits as may be required by Section 67.11, Wisconsin Statutes.

(B) Use and Investment. No money shall be withdrawn from the Debt Service Fund Account and appropriated for any purpose other than the payment of principal of and interest on the Bonds until all such principal and interest has been paid in full and the Bonds canceled; provided (i) the funds to provide for each payment of principal of and interest on the Bonds prior to the scheduled receipt of taxes from the next succeeding tax collection may be invested in direct obligations of the United States of America maturing in time to make such payments when they are due or in other investments permitted by law; and (ii) any funds over and above the amount of such principal and interest payments on the Bonds may be used to reduce the next succeeding tax levy, or may, at the option of the County, be invested by purchasing the Bonds as permitted by and subject to Section 67.11(2)(a), Wisconsin Statutes, or in permitted municipal investments 36

under the pertinent provisions of the Wisconsin Statutes ("Permitted Investments"), which investments shall continue to be a part of the Debt Service Fund Account.

(C) Remaining Monies. When all of the Bonds have been paid in full and canceled, and all Permitted Investments disposed of, any money remaining in the Debt Service Fund Account shall be transferred and deposited in the general fund of the County, unless the County Board of Supervisors directs otherwise.

Section 7. Proceeds of the Bonds; Segregated Borrowed Money Fund. The proceeds of the Bonds (the "Bond Proceeds") (other than any premium not used for the Refunding and accrued interest which must be paid at the time of the delivery of the Bonds into the Debt Service Fund Account created above) shall be deposited into a special fund separate and distinct from all other funds of the County and disbursed solely for the purpose or purposes for which borrowed or for the payment of the principal of and the interest on the Bonds. In no event shall monies in the Borrowed Money Fund be used to fund operating expenses of the general fund of the County or of any special revenue fund of the County that is supported by property taxes. Monies in the Borrowed Money Fund may be temporarily invested in Permitted Investments. Any monies, including any income from Permitted Investments, remaining in the Borrowed Money Fund after the purpose or purposes for which the Bonds have been issued have been accomplished, and, at any time, any monies as are not needed and which obviously thereafter cannot be needed for such purpose(s) shall be deposited in the Debt Service Fund Account.

Section 8. Execution of the Bonds; Closing; Professional Services. The Bonds shall be issued in printed form, executed on behalf of the County by the manual or facsimile signatures of the Chairperson and County Clerk, authenticated, if required, by the Fiscal Agent (defined below), sealed with its official or corporate seal, if any, or a facsimile thereof, and delivered to the Purchaser upon payment to the County of the purchase price thereof, plus accrued interest to the date of delivery (the "Closing"). The facsimile signature of either of the officers executing the Bonds may be imprinted on the Bonds in lieu of the manual signature of the officer but, unless the County has contracted with a fiscal agent to authenticate the Bonds, at least one of the signatures appearing on each Bond shall be a manual signature. In the event that either of the officers whose signatures appear on the Bonds shall cease to be such officers before the Closing, such signatures shall, nevertheless, be valid and sufficient for all purposes to the same extent as if they had remained in office until the Closing. The aforesaid officers are hereby authorized and directed to do all acts and execute and deliver the Bonds and all such documents, certificates and acknowledgements as may be necessary and convenient to effectuate the Closing. The County hereby authorizes the officers and agents of the County to enter into, on its behalf, agreements and contracts in conjunction with the Bonds, including but not limited to agreements and contracts for legal, trust, fiscal agency, disclosure and continuing disclosure, and rebate calculation services. Any such contract heretofore entered into in conjunction with the issuance of the Bonds is hereby ratified and approved in all respects.

Section 9. Payment of the Bonds; Fiscal Agent. The principal of and interest on the Bonds shall be paid by the County Clerk or County Treasurer or a third party, which is appointed as the County's registrar and fiscal agent pursuant to the provisions of Section 67.10(2), Wisconsin Statutes (the "Fiscal Agent"), as specified in the Approving Certificate. If a third party is so appointed, the County hereby authorizes the Chairperson and County Clerk or other appropriate officers of the County to enter into a Fiscal Agency Agreement between the County and the Fiscal Agent. Such contract may provide, among other things, for the performance by 37

the Fiscal Agent of the functions listed in Wis. Stats. Sec. 67.10(2)(a) to (j), where applicable, with respect to the Bonds.

Section 10. Persons Treated as Owners; Transfer of Bonds. The County shall cause books for the registration and for the transfer of the Bonds to be kept by the Fiscal Agent. The person in whose name any Bond shall be registered shall be deemed and regarded as the absolute owner thereof for all purposes and payment of either principal or interest on any Bond shall be made only to the registered owner thereof. All such payments shall be valid and effectual to satisfy and discharge the liability upon such Bond to the extent of the sum or sums so paid.

Any Bond may be transferred by the registered owner thereof by surrender of the Bond at the office of the Fiscal Agent, duly endorsed for the transfer or accompanied by an assignment duly executed by the registered owner or his attorney duly authorized in writing. Upon such transfer, the Chairperson and County Clerk shall execute and deliver in the name of the transferee or transferees a new Bond or Bonds of a like aggregate principal amount, series and maturity and the Fiscal Agent shall record the name of each transferee in the registration book. No registration shall be made to bearer. The Fiscal Agent shall cancel any Bond surrendered for transfer. The County shall cooperate in any such transfer, and the Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to execute any new Bond or Bonds necessary to effect any such transfer.

Section 11. Record Date. The 15th calendar day preceding each interest payment date shall be the record date for the Bonds (the "Record Date"). Payment of interest on the Bonds on any interest payment date shall be made to the registered owners of the Bonds as they appear on the registration book of the County at the close of business on the Record Date.

Section 12. Conditions on Issuance and Sale of the Bonds. The issuance of the Bonds and the sale of the Bonds to the Purchaser are subject to satisfaction of the following conditions:

(a) approval by the Authorized Officers of the principal amount, definitive maturities, redemption provisions, interest rates, purchase price for the Bonds, and the redemption date for the Refunded Obligations, which approval shall be evidenced by execution by the Authorized Officers of the Approving Certificate; and

(b) realization by the County of the Savings.

The Bonds shall not be issued, sold or delivered until these conditions are satisfied. Upon satisfaction of these conditions, the Authorized Officers are authorized to execute a Proposal with the Purchaser providing for the sale of the Bonds to the Purchaser.

Section 13. Continuing Disclosure. The continuing disclosure requirements of SEC Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Rule") are not applicable to the Bonds because the Purchaser will covenant that it will hold and not make a primary offering of the Bonds, or otherwise will establish an exception to the Rule relating to the Bonds.

Section 14. Redemption of the Refunded Obligations. The Refunded Obligations are hereby called for prior payment and redemption on such date approved by the Authorized Officers in the Approving Certificate that is not more than 90 days after the date of issuance of

the Bonds, at a price of par plus accrued interest to the date of redemption subject to final approval by the Authorized Officers as evidenced by the execution of the Approving Certificate.

The County hereby directs the County Clerk after final approval to take all actions necessary to cause sufficient and timely redemption of the Refunded Obligations.

Section 15. Record Book. The County Clerk shall provide and keep the transcript of proceedings as a separate record book (the "Record Book") and shall record a full and correct statement of every step or proceeding had or taken in the course of authorizing and issuing the Bonds in the Record Book.

Section 16. Bond Insurance. If the Purchaser determines to obtain municipal bond insurance with respect to the Bonds, the officers of the County are authorized to take all actions necessary to obtain such municipal bond insurance. The Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to agree to such additional provisions as the bond insurer may reasonably request and which are acceptable to the Chairperson and County Clerk including provisions regarding restrictions on investment of Bond proceeds, the payment procedure under the municipal bond insurance policy, the rights of the bond insurer in the event of default and payment of the Bonds by the bond insurer and notices to be given to the bond insurer. In addition, any reference required by the bond insurer to the municipal bond insurance policy shall be made in the form of Bond provided herein.

Section 17. Conflicting Resolutions; Severability; Effective Date. All prior resolutions, rules or other actions of the County Board of Supervisors or any parts thereof in conflict with the provisions hereof shall be, and the same are, hereby rescinded insofar as the same may so conflict. In the event that any one or more provisions hereof shall for any reason be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provisions hereof. The foregoing shall take effect immediately upon adoption and approval in the manner provided by law.

Dated this 16th day of May, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Estimated cost savings of $129,000 to be used for Debt Service repayment) (Administrative Note: Three-fourths vote of board-elect required)

ACTION: Motion by Jaques, second Luostari, to adopt. Justin Fischer, Robert W. Baird Company, Inc., summarized intent of the bonding and interest rates. Timeline for this refinancing was distributed, and need to establish parameters so interest rates can be locked in. Roll call vote taken and passed with 18 Yes, 0 No, 3 Absent. Absent – Raunio, Hendrickson, Quam.

RESOLUTION #30-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not to Exceed $7,600,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds

WHEREAS, the County Board of Supervisors hereby finds and determines that it is necessary, desirable and in the best interest of Douglas County, Wisconsin (the "County") to raise funds to pay the cost of refinancing certain outstanding obligations of the County, to wit: its General Obligation Refunding Bonds, dated November 4, 2010 (the "Refunded Obligations") (hereinafter the refinancing of the Refunded Obligations shall be referred to as the "Refunding"), and

WHEREAS, the County is authorized by the provisions of Section 67.04, Wisconsin Statutes, to borrow money and issue general obligation refunding bonds to refinance its outstanding obligations, and

WHEREAS, it is the finding of the County Board of Supervisors that it is necessary, desirable and in the best interest of the County to authorize the issuance of and to sell the general obligation refunding bonds (the "Bonds") to Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated (the "Purchaser"), and

WHEREAS, at the time that the market conditions produce the savings the County expects to achieve, the Purchaser intends to submit a purchase proposal to the County (the "Proposal") offering to purchase the Bonds in accordance with the terms and conditions to be set forth in the Proposal, and

WHEREAS, in order to facilitate the sale of the Bonds to the Purchaser in a timely manner, the County Board of Supervisors hereby finds and determines that it is necessary, desirable and in the best interest of the County to delegate to the Chairperson, the County Administrator and the Finance Director (collectively, the "Authorized Officers") the authority to accept the Proposal on behalf of the County so long as the Proposal meets the terms and conditions set forth in this Resolution by executing a certificate in substantially the form as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference (the "Approving Certificate").

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the County Board of Supervisors of the County that:

Section 1. Authorization and Sale of the Bonds; Parameters. For the purpose of paying costs of the Refunding, there shall be borrowed pursuant to Section 67.04, Wisconsin Statutes, the principal sum of not to exceed SEVEN MILLION SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($7,600,000) from the Purchaser upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Resolution. Subject to satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 16 of this Resolution, the Chairperson and County Clerk are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to make, execute, issue and sell to the Purchaser for, on behalf of and in the name of the County, Bonds aggregating the principal amount of not to exceed SEVEN MILLION SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($7,600,000). The purchase price to be paid to the County for the 40

Bonds shall not be less than 98.20% of the principal amount of the Bonds and the difference between the initial public offering price of the Bonds and the purchase price to be paid to the County by the Purchaser shall not exceed 1.80% of the principal amount of the Bonds, with an amount not to exceed 0.80% of the principal amount of the Bonds representing the Purchaser's compensation and an amount not to exceed 1.00% of the principal amount of the Bonds representing costs of issuance, including any bond insurance premium, payable by the Purchaser or the County.

Section 2. Terms of the Bonds. The Bonds shall be designated "General Obligation Refunding Bonds"; shall be issued in the aggregate principal amount of up to $7,600,000; shall be dated as of their date of issuance; shall be in the denomination of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof; shall be numbered R-1 and upward; and mature or be subject to mandatory redemption on the dates and in the principal amounts set forth below, provided that the principal amount of each maturity or mandatory redemption amount may be increased or decreased by up to $500,000 per maturity or mandatory redemption amount and that the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds shall not exceed $7,600,000. The schedule below assumes the Bonds are issued in the aggregate principal amount of $7,485,000.

Date Principal Amount

02/01/2020 $2,305,000 02/01/2021 $2,490,000 02/01/2022 $2,690,000 Interest shall be payable semi-annually on February 1 and August 1 of each year commencing on February 1, 2020. The true interest cost on the Bonds (computed taking the Purchaser's compensation into account) will not exceed 2.75%. Interest shall be computed upon the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months and will be rounded pursuant to the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board.

The present value debt service savings achieved by the Refunding shall be at least $75,000 (the "Savings").

Section 2A. Designation of Maturities. For purposes of State law, the Bonds are designated as being issued to pay and discharge the debts incurred by the County through the issuance of the Refunded Obligations (and any obligations refunded by the Refunded Obligations) in the order in which those debts were incurred, so that the Bonds of the earliest maturities are considered to be issued to discharge the debts which were incurred first.

Section 4. Form of the Bonds. The Bonds shall be issued in registered form and shall be executed and delivered in substantially the form as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by this reference. 41

Section 5. Tax Provisions.

(A) Direct Annual Irrepealable Tax Levy. For the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on the Bonds as the same becomes due, the full faith, credit and resources of the County are hereby irrevocably pledged, and there is hereby levied upon all of the taxable property of the County a direct annual irrepealable tax in the years 2019 through 2021 for payments due in the years 2020 through 2022 in such amounts as are sufficient to meet the principal and interest payments when due.

Section 6. Segregated Debt Service Fund Account.

Within the debt service fund, there hereby is established a separate and distinct account designated as the "Debt Service Fund Account for General Obligation Refunding Bonds - 2019" (the "Debt Service Fund Account") and such account shall be maintained until the indebtedness evidenced by the Bonds is fully paid or otherwise extinguished. There shall be deposited into the Debt Service Fund Account (i) all accrued interest received by the County at the time of delivery of and payment for the Bonds; (ii) any premium not used for the Refunding which may be received by the County above the par value of the Bonds and accrued interest thereon; (iii) all money raised by the taxes herein levied and any amounts appropriated for the specific purpose of meeting principal of and interest on the Bonds when due; (iv) such other sums as may be necessary at any time to pay principal of and interest on the Bonds when due; (v) surplus monies in the Borrowed Money Fund as specified below; and (vi) such further deposits as may be required by Section 67.11, Wisconsin Statutes.

Bonds canceled; provided (i) the funds to provide for each payment of principal of and interest on the Bonds prior to the scheduled receipt of taxes from the next succeeding tax collection may be invested in direct obligations of the United States of America maturing in time to make such payments when they are due or in other investments permitted by law; and (ii) any funds over and above the amount of such principal and interest payments on the Bonds may be used to reduce the next succeeding tax levy, or may, at the option of the County, be invested by purchasing the Bonds as permitted by and subject to Section 67.11(2)(a), Wisconsin Statutes, or in permitted municipal investments under the pertinent provisions of the Wisconsin Statutes ("Permitted Investments"), which investments shall continue to be a part of the Debt Service Fund Account. Any investment of the Debt Service Fund Account shall at all times conform with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") and any applicable Treasury Regulations (the "Regulations").

Section 8. No Arbitrage. All investments made pursuant to this Resolution shall be Permitted Investments, but no such investment shall be made in such a manner as would cause the Bonds to be "arbitrage bonds" within the meaning of Section 148 of the Code or the Regulations and an officer of the County, charged with the responsibility for issuing the Bonds, shall certify as to facts, estimates, circumstances and reasonable expectations in existence on the date of delivery of the Bonds to the Purchaser which will permit the conclusion that the Bonds are not “arbitrage bonds," within the meaning of the Code or Regulations.

Section 9. Compliance with Federal Tax Laws.

(a) The County represents and covenants that the projects financed by the Bonds and by the Refunded Obligations and the ownership, management and use of the projects will not cause the Bonds or the Refunded Obligations to be "private activity bonds" within the meaning of Section 141 of the Code. The County further covenants that it shall comply with the provisions of the Code to the extent necessary to maintain the tax exempt status of the interest on the Bonds including, 43

if applicable, the rebate requirements of Section 148(f) of the Code. The County further covenants that it will not take any action, omit to take any action or permit the taking or omission of any action within its control (including, without limitation, making or permitting any use of the proceeds of the Bonds) if taking, permitting or omitting to take such action would cause any of the Bonds to be an arbitrage bond or a private activity bond within the meaning of the Code or would otherwise cause interest on the Bonds to be included in the gross income of the recipients thereof for federal income tax purposes. The County Clerk or other officer of the County charged with the responsibility of issuing the Bonds shall provide an appropriate certificate of the County certifying that the County can and covenanting that it will comply with the provisions of the Code and Regulations.

(b) The County also covenants to use its best efforts to meet the requirements and restrictions of any different or additional federal legislation which may be made applicable to the Bonds provided that in meeting such requirements the County will do so only to the extent consistent with the proceedings authorizing the Bonds and the laws of the State of Wisconsin and to the extent that there is a reasonable period of time in which to comply.

Section 10. Designation as Qualified Tax Exempt Obligations. The Bonds are hereby designated as "qualified tax exempt obligations" for purposes of Section 265 of the Code, relating to the ability of financial institutions to deduct from income for federal income tax purposes, interest expense that is allocable to carrying and acquiring tax exempt obligations.

Section 11. Execution of the Bonds; Closing; Professional Services. The Bonds shall be issued in printed form, executed on behalf of the County by the manual or facsimile signatures of the Chairperson and County Clerk, authenticated, if required, by the Fiscal Agent (defined below), sealed with its official or corporate seal, if any, or a facsimile thereof, and delivered to the Purchaser upon payment to the County of the purchase price thereof, plus accrued interest to the date of delivery (the "Closing"). The facsimile signature of either of the officers executing the Bonds may be imprinted on the Bonds in lieu of the manual signature of the officer but, unless the County has contracted with a fiscal agent to authenticate the Bonds, at least one of the signatures appearing on each Bond shall be a manual signature. In the event that either of the officers whose signatures appear on the Bonds shall cease to be such officers before the Closing, such signatures shall, nevertheless, be valid and sufficient for all purposes to the same extent as if they had remained in office until the Closing. The aforesaid officers are hereby authorized and directed to do all acts and execute and deliver the Bonds and all such documents, certificates and acknowledgements as may be necessary and convenient to effectuate the Closing. The County hereby authorizes the officers and agents of the County to enter into, on its behalf, agreements and contracts in conjunction with the Bonds, including but not limited to agreements and contracts for legal, trust, fiscal agency, disclosure and continuing disclosure, and rebate calculation services. Any such contract heretofore entered into in conjunction with the issuance of the Bonds is hereby ratified and approved in all respects.

Section 12. Payment of the Bonds; Fiscal Agent. The principal of and interest on the Bonds shall be paid by the County Clerk or the County Treasurer (the "Fiscal Agent") unless a third-party fiscal agent is specified in the Approving Certificate.

Section 13. Persons Treated as Owners; Transfer of Bonds. The County shall cause books for the registration and for the transfer of the Bonds to be kept by the Fiscal Agent. The person in whose name any Bond shall be registered shall be deemed and regarded as the absolute owner thereof for all purposes and payment of either principal or interest on any Bond shall be made only to the registered owner thereof. All such payments shall be valid and effectual to satisfy and discharge the liability upon such Bond to the extent of the sum or sums so paid.

The County shall cooperate in any such transfer, and the Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to execute any new Bond or Bonds necessary to effect any such transfer.

Section 14. Record Date. The 15th day of the calendar month next preceding each interest payment date shall be the record date for the Bonds (the "Record Date"). Payment of interest on the Bonds on any interest payment date shall be made to the registered owners of the Bonds as they appear on the registration book of the County at the close of business on the Record Date.

Section 15. Utilization of The Depository Trust Company Book-Entry-Only System. In order to make the Bonds eligible for the services provided by The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York ("DTC"), the County agrees to the applicable provisions set forth in the Blanket Issuer Letter of Representations, which the County Clerk or other authorized representative of the County is authorized and directed to execute and deliver to DTC on behalf of the County to the extent an effective Blanket Issuer Letter of Representations is not presently on file in the County Clerk's office.

Section 16. Conditions on Issuance and Sale of the Bonds. The issuance of the Bonds and the sale of the Bonds to the Purchaser are subject to satisfaction of the following conditions:

(b) realization by the County of the Savings.

Section 17. Official Statement. The County Board of Supervisors hereby directs the Authorized Officers to approve the Preliminary Official Statement with respect to the Bonds and 45

deem the Preliminary Official Statement as "final" as of its date for purposes of SEC Rule 15c2- 12 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Rule"). All actions taken by the Authorized Officers or other officers of the County in connection with the preparation of such Preliminary Official Statement and any addenda to it or final Official Statement are hereby ratified and approved. In connection with the Closing, the appropriate County official shall certify the Preliminary Official Statement and any addenda or final Official Statement. The County Clerk shall cause copies of the Preliminary Official Statement and any addenda or final Official Statement to be distributed to the Purchaser.

Section 18. Undertaking to Provide Continuing Disclosure. The County hereby covenants and agrees, for the benefit of the owners of the Bonds, to enter into a written undertaking (the "Undertaking") if required by the Rule to provide continuing disclosure of certain financial information and operating data and timely notices of the occurrence of certain events in accordance with the Rule. The Undertaking shall be enforceable by the owners of the Bonds or by the Purchaser on behalf of such owners (provided that the rights of the owners and the Purchaser to enforce the Undertaking shall be limited to a right to obtain specific performance of the obligations thereunder and any failure by the County to comply with the provisions of the Undertaking shall not be an event of default with respect to the Bonds).

To the extent required under the Rule, the Chairperson and County Clerk, or other officer of the County charged with the responsibility for issuing the Bonds, shall provide a Continuing Disclosure Certificate for inclusion in the transcript of proceedings, setting forth the details and terms of the County's Undertaking.

Section 19. Redemption of the Refunded Obligations. The Refunded Obligations are hereby called for prior payment and redemption on such date approved by the Authorized Officers in the Approving Certificate that is not more than 90 days after the date of issuance of the Bonds, at a price of par plus accrued interest to the date of redemption subject to final approval by the Authorized Officers as evidenced by the execution of the Approving Certificate.

The County hereby directs the County Clerk after final approval to work with the Purchaser to cause timely notice of redemption, in substantially the form as Exhibit C and incorporated herein by this reference (the "Notice"), to be provided at the times, to the parties and in the manner set forth on the Notice. Any and all actions heretofore taken by the officers and agents of the County to effectuate the redemption of the Refunded Obligations are hereby ratified and approved.

Section 20. Record Book. The County Clerk shall provide and keep the transcript of proceedings as a separate record book (the "Record Book") and shall record a full and correct statement of every step or proceeding had or taken in the course of authorizing and issuing the Bonds in the Record Book.

Section 21. Bond Insurance. If the Purchaser determines to obtain municipal bond insurance with respect to the Bonds, the officers of the County are authorized to take all actions necessary to obtain such municipal bond insurance. The Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to agree to such additional provisions as the bond insurer may reasonably request and which are acceptable to the Chairperson and County Clerk including provisions regarding restrictions on investment of Bond proceeds, the payment procedure under the municipal bond 46

insurance policy, the rights of the bond insurer in the event of default and payment of the Bonds by the bond insurer and notices to be given to the bond insurer. In addition, any reference required by the bond insurer to the municipal bond insurance policy shall be made in the form of Bond provided herein.

Section 22. Conflicting Resolutions; Severability; Effective Date. All prior resolutions, rules or other actions of the County Board of Supervisors or any parts thereof in conflict with the provisions hereof shall be, and the same are, hereby rescinded insofar as the same may so conflict. In the event that any one or more provisions hereof shall for any reason be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provisions hereof. The foregoing shall take effect immediately upon adoption and approval in the manner provided by law.

Dated this 16th day of May, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Estimated cost savings of $115,000 to be used for Debt Service repayment) (Administrative Note: Three-fourths vote of board-elect required)

ACTION: Motion by Glazman, second Allen, to adopt. Roll call vote taken and passed with 18 Yes, 0 No, 3 Absent. Absent – Raunio, Quam, Hendrickson.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: Written report attached/reviewed.

COUNTY BOARD CHAIR REPORT: Liebaert reviewed meetings attended, including legislative session on delisting wolves. Progress on high speed internet in county. Superior Water Light & Power interested in 3 to 8 acres for solar project. Liebaert will attend RECON convention in Las Vegas with City of Superior economic development team.

APPOINTMENTS: Motion by Finn, second Lear, to approve the following appointments: ADRC Advisory Board – Diane Arnold (Chair), Shawna Anderson (Vice Chair), Tom Karas; Employee Relations Committee – Carol Jones; Gandy Dancer Trail Commission – Peter Clark; Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Interstate Council – reappoint Sam Pomush (5/21); Extension Education and Recycling Committee – Mike Streveler. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Jaques - Administration Committee; Allen – Land and Development Committee; Bergman – Cervids Study Group.

APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS: Motion by Jaques, second Bergman, to approve. Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Ryan, second Pomush, to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned 6:52 p.m. Next regularly scheduled meeting – June 20, 2019.

Submitted by,

Cheryl Westman Deputy County Clerk 47

PROCEEDINGS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Thursday, June 20, 2019, 6:00 p.m., Board Room, Second Floor, Government Center 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin

Meeting called to order by Chairman Mark Liebaert.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

Roll call taken by County Clerk Susan Sandvick. There were 20 present, 1 Absent. Absent – Wendy Bong. Student representative present – Sasha Achucarro.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Pomush, second Quam, to approve May 16, 2019, meeting minutes. Motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE One items of correspondence was either received and placed on file or referred to the appropriate committee.

PRESENTATIONS

Certificate of Appreciation was read aloud by Chair Liebaert recognizing Robert Marcuk’s 31 years of leadership and dedication as a member of the Douglas County Civil Service Commission. Marcuk was not able to attend the meeting, but Supervisor Finn, on behalf of Marcuk, extended appreciation from Marcuk for the opportunity to serve on the Commission.

UW-Madison Extension, Douglas County Agriculture Agent Jane Anklam, provided an economic update on challenges the agricultural community is experiencing, especially for smaller farms throughout Douglas County. Extension programs offer farmers help to identify feasibility of locally grown products’ marketing opportunities. UW-Madison agriculture specialists are focusing on economic downturn effects on farmers’ health, including stress issues. Small family farms are making difficult choices on operations and succession planning.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Statements encouraging County Board support or opposition to Resolution #33-19 were made by the following individuals as noted: Supporting – Bill Bussey, Ted Griggs, Robert Schlack, and Greg St. Onge, David Conley, Kay McKenzie; Opposing – Jim Caesar on behalf of the Superior/Douglas County Development Association.

ORDINANCES

AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE #8.0 ZONING ORDINANCE PRESENTED BY THE ZONING COMMITTEE

THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

WHEREAS, the Douglas County Zoning Committee held a public hearing on June 12, 2019, on the following petitions for amendment of the county zoning district ordinance map:

SW1/4-SE1/4, Section 20, T46N-R12W; (7881E County Road L; BE-004-00596-00), Town of Bennett, from the R-2: Residential zoning district to the A-1: Agricultural zoning district, by William & Danielle Egge, Bennett, Wisconsin. Intended use: Horses;

Part of SW1/4-SW1/4 (16.13 acres), Section 35, T48N-R11W; (Doherty Road; MA-020- 00693-03), Town of Maple, from the C-1: Commercial zoning district to the R-1: Residential zoning district, by Joseph Sclavi, Maple, Wisconsin. Intended use: Personal woodshop; and

SW1/4-SE1/4, Section 4, T46N-R13W; (OA-022-00075-00), Town of Oakland, from the F- 1: Forestry zoning district to the A-1: Agricultural zoning district, by Long Lake Outfitters, LLC, c/o Cade Musch, South Range, Wisconsin. Intended use: Hunting reserve.

WHEREAS, public hearing notice, affidavit of publication, notice given to town clerks of the hearing, and letters of town approvals, are as shown in Exhibit A-6-19.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Zoning Committee and approves the petitions.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk notify the town clerks of this action.

Dated this 20th day of June, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Bergman, second Finn, to adopt. Roll call vote taken and passed with 19 Yes, 1 No, 1 Absent. Voting No – Baker. Absent – Bong.

RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION #31-19 RESOLUTION BY THE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Subject: Land Sales

WHEREAS, the following parcel of land was advertised on March 2, 9, 16, 2018, and May 3, 10, 17, 2019, in accordance with Section 76.59, Wisconsin Statutes, and the highest bid received is as follows:

$ 1,301.00 Parcel 7-18: That part of Lots 20 and 21, Sunnyside Addition to Dowling Lake, according to the Plat of said Addition of record in the Office of the Register of Deeds of said Douglas County described as follows: Beginning at the NE corner of Lot 20; thence South on the East line of said Lots 20 and 21, 45.9’; thence South 84 degrees 0’ West 61.4’; thence North 65 degrees 58’ West 64.95’; thence North 18 degrees 13’ West 26.7’ to the North line of said Lot 20; thence East 49

along the North line of said Lot 20; 128.7’ to the place of beginning, Town of Oakland (#OA-022-01050-01), from Michael Lunderberg. Intended use: Residential recreation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, in regular meeting assembled, authorizes the County Clerk to execute quit claim deed on the above named property.

Dated this 20th day of June, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Increase “Profit and Loss on Land Sales Account” by $1,301.00)

ACTION: Motion by Allen, second Jaques, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #32-19 RESOLUTION BY THE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Subject: Tax Deeds Authorized

WHEREAS, the Douglas County Treasurer annually, at the close of business on August 31, issues tax certificates on parcels of real property for which real property taxes, special charges, special taxes or special assessments remain unpaid, and

WHEREAS, two years after issuance of a tax certificate the county is entitled to take a tax deed as to any property included in the tax certificate which has not been redeemed, and

WHEREAS, Section 75.14 of the Wisconsin Statutes requires County Board approval for issuance of tax deeds.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors hereby accepts the recommendation of the Land and Development Committee and approves issuance of tax deeds for all properties listed on Exhibit C-6-19, which will have 2015 taxes remaining unpaid as of June 25, 2019, with the following exceptions:

(1) Referral of environmentally questionable properties to MSA Professional Services, Inc., for an environmental assessment (Transaction Screen Assessment) to assist in determining whether a tax deed will be issued; and

(2) Postponement of tax deeds on any properties where it is determined beneficial to postpone taking of a tax deed.

Dated this 20th day of June, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Quam, second Luostari, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #33-19 RESOLUTION BY SUPERVISORS ON THE LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE

Subject: H.R. 763 Energy Innovation and Carbon Divided Act Supported

WHEREAS, increases in global average temperatures, the number and intensity of extreme weather events, sea level rise, and the melting of glacial and Arctic ice, indicate that the global climate is changing, and WHEREAS, Douglas County has experienced a number of extreme rain events in the past seven years--including a 500-year event in 2012, another major event in 2016, and a 100- year event in 2018--which have caused extensive damage to Douglas County roads, bridges, culverts, and other infrastructure, and WHEREAS, studies by the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts project that if climate change continues unchecked, Douglas County will experience increasingly warmer temperatures, especially during the winter months, and increasing amounts of precipitation and extreme rain events, and WHEREAS, such changes are likely to have substantial adverse impacts on Douglas County’s highways and roads and other critical infrastructure, and WHEREAS, such changes may also have adverse effects on Douglas County’s forests and timber industry by decreasing suitable habitat for such commercially important species as paper birch and quaking aspen, increasing the risk of wildfires, and increasing stress from forest pests, diseases, and non-native species, and WHEREAS, such changes may also have adverse impacts on Douglas County agriculture by increasing erosion from extreme rain events, hampering access to fields at critical times, and causing alterations in late-winter freeze/thaw cycles, and WHEREAS, such changes may also have adverse impacts on Douglas County’s winter tourism economy by decreasing the duration of winter snow cover and rendering winter conditions less predictable, and WHEREAS, Douglas County’s priorities include sustainable infrastructure investment, responsible development, protection and enhancement of its natural resources, and public safety, all of which are impacted by climate change, and WHEREAS, in recognition of the adverse impacts of climate change, the County is already striving to reduce its carbon footprint through energy efficiency measures and renewable energy projects, and WHEREAS, recent reports by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the US government indicate that to avoid the worst potential impacts of climate change, urgent action is needed to reduce carbon emissions, and WHEREAS, in order to reduce carbon emissions most effectively and efficiently, leading economists (including four past chairs of the Federal Reserve Board, 27 Nobel Laureates, and 15 past chairs of the Council of Economic Advisors) recommend a gradually increasing carbon tax on fossil fuels, with the proceeds thereof returned to American households as dividends, and with 51

a border adjustment system to protect the competitiveness of American firms both nationally and internationally, and WHEREAS, the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, introduced in the current Congress as H.R. 763, meets all of those criteria and has bipartisan support, and WHEREAS, competent studies have projected that if such legislation is enacted, it will result in a substantial reduction in carbon emissions as well as increases in GDP and employment; and that the dividends received by most low and moderate-income households will be more than enough to offset price increases due to the carbon fee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors urges the United States Congress to pass H.R. 763 without delay. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Douglas County Clerk is directed to send copies of this resolution to Senator Ron Johnson, Senator Tammy Baldwin, Representative Sean Duffy, Governor Tony Evers, State Senator Janet Bewley, State Representative Nick Milroy, and State Representative Beth Meyers.

Dated this 20th day of June, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Hendrickson second Raunio, to adopt. Motion by Allen, second Lear, to postpone this resolution indefinitely. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #34-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Subject: Capital Projects – 2019

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Administration Committee and Executive Committee and approves the following 2019 capital projects and sources of funding:

Timber Sale Reserve (Capped at $1 million) $ 112,916 Building Emergency Reserve 20,727 Courthouse/Government Center Maintenance Buildings & Grounds Project $ 73,380 Remaining Balance 44,071 $ 117,451 Capital Improvement Projects Forestry Projects $ 48,557 Highway HVAC & Fuel System Upgrade 95,000 Land Services Project 117,083 Sheriff – Squad Computer Replacement 90,054 Finance I/S 79,900 Sound System Courtrooms 30,000 Remaining Balance 0 $ 460,594

Discretionary Forestry Projects $ 62,037 52

Forestry Projects (Excess) 25,262 Merit Rewards 75,000 Non-Profits 47,200 Remaining Balance 0 $ 209,499

Grand Total $ 921,187

Dated this 20th day of June, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Increase Capital Projects by $439,237; Increase Highway Capital Assets by $95,000; Increase Forestry Capital Assets by $135,856; Increase Timber Sale Revenue Reserve by $112,916; Increase Courthouse/Government Center Maintenance Fund by $138,178; Decrease Undesignated Reserve by $912,187) (Administrative Note: Two-thirds vote of Board-elect required)

ACTION: Motion by Jaques, second Baker, to adopt. Roll call vote taken and passed with 20 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent. Absent – Bong.

RESOLUTION #35-19 RESOLUTION BY SUPERVISORS POMUSH AND JAQUES

Subject: Jail Staffing Plan Letter of Agreement

WHEREAS, Resolution#13-19, adopted by the Douglas County Board on March 21, 2019, approved a Jail Staffing Letter of Agreement, establishing double bunk capacity of 212 beds, with a total bed space at 231, and

WHEREAS, the State Department of Corrections does not recognize two of the beds.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendations of Supervisors Pomush and Jaques and approves the Jail Staffing Plan Letter of Agreement as set forth in Exhibit D-6-19, which reflects the double bunk capacity of 210 beds, with a total bed space of 229, as determined by the State Department of Corrections.

Dated this 20th day of June, 2019.

(Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Jaques, second Lear, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #36-19 RESOLUTION BY SUPERVISORS ON THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BOARD AND THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Veterans Services Office Lease Renewal with State Department of Veterans Affairs

WHEREAS, Resolution #39-18, adopted by the Douglas County Board on June 21, 2018, approved a 1-year, no cost, Veterans Services Office space lease to State of Wisconsin Department of Administration, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, and 53

WHEREAS, the lease includes two 1-year renewal options.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendations of Supervisors on the Health & Human Services Board and the Administration Committee and approves a 2-year renewal of the current lease at no cost. (Exhibit E-6-19)

Dated this 20th day of June, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Quam, second Ryan, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #37-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Budgetary Transfers

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Administration Committee and approves the budgetary transfers as set forth in Exhibit F- 6-19.

Dated this 20th day of June, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Included in Exhibit F-6-19) (Administrative Note: Two-thirds vote of Board-elect required)

ACTION: Motion by Bergman, second Allen, to adopt. Motion by Hendrickson, second Jaques, to amend transfers and reduce Land Services transfer tom $4,923 to $4,000. Motion carried. Roll call vote taken on resolution (with amended Land Services transfer), and passed with 20 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent. Absent – Bong.

RESOLUTION #38-19 RESOLUTION BY THE FOREST, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Continuation

WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Legislature created the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program in 1989 to preserve valuable natural areas and wildlife habitat, protect water quality and fisheries and expand opportunities for outdoor recreation, and

WHEREAS, Per 23.0915(2c)(d), Wis. Stats., the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program is set to expire in 2020, and WHEREAS, the program has supported land acquisition and capital development by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), local governments, and non-profit conservation

organizations to preserve valuable natural areas, wildlife habitat, water quality and outdoor recreation for public benefit around the state, and

WHEREAS, Douglas County has utilized Stewardship grant funds to acquire over 6,400 acres of additional forest lands for enrollment into the County Forest Law Program that has increased the supply of forest products to the local economy, increased revenues generated by the County that have assisted with maintaining low property taxes and increased severance paid to local municipalities to assist in the maintenance of transportation infrastructure, and

WHEREAS, said County Forest land acquisitions made possible through the Knowles- Nelson Stewardship Program have furthermore increased outdoor recreation opportunities provided to the public, improved the protection of ecological and biological attributes, and improved public access to lands open to public uses, and

WHEREAS, without a continuation of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program funding, acquisition of most critical lands that support Wisconsin’s forest products, tourism, hunting and fishing industries, our local economies, revenues to Counties and local municipalities, and improved access to public lands will be at risk.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accept the recommendation of the Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee and hereby acknowledges the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program an invaluable program to protect and preserve natural lands, wildlife habitats, and water quality while supporting the increased development of public nature-based outdoor recreation opportunities that promote economic development and enhance quality of life.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors supports continuation of funding for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.

BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that upon passage, the Douglas County Clerk forward copies of this resolution to Governor Tony Evers, State Senator Janet Bewley, State Representatives Nick Milroy, Beth Meyers and Jeffry Mursau, all members of the Joint Committee on Finance, WDNR Secretary Preston Cole, WDNR Deputy Secretary Elizabeth Kluesner, the Wisconsin Counties Association, and the Wisconsin County Forest Association.

Dated this 20th day of June, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Moen, second Quam, to adopt. Motion carried

RESOLUTION #39-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Settlement Agreement Approved (Donohoo v Douglas County)

RESOLVED, that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Administration Committee and approves Release and Settlement by and between Barry R. Donohoo and Douglas County as set forth in Exhibit G-6-19.

Dated this 20th day of June, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Lear, second Bergman, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #40-19 RESOLUTION BY SUPERVISOR JAQUES

Subject: Budgetary Transfers for 2019 Capital Projects

RESOLVED, that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of Supervisor Jaques and approves the 2019 capital projects budgetary transfers as set forth in Exhibit H-6-19.

Dated this 20th day of June, 2019.

(Fiscal Note: Included in Exhibit H-6-19) (Administrative Note: Two-thirds vote of Board-elect required)

ACTION: Motion by Jaques, second Pomush, to adopt. Roll call vote taken and passed with 20 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent. Absent – Bong.

Motion by Finn, second Bergman, to allow resolution not on agenda. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #41-19 RESOLUTION BY SUPERVISORS LIEBAERT AND ALLEN

Subject: Funding Authorized for Fairgrounds Property Emergency Repairs

WHEREAS, the City of Superior Public Works Department, Building Inspection Division, has prepared a Douglas County Fairgrounds Building Safety and Condition Report, at the request of the Land and Development Committee, and

WHEREAS, there were several problems identified, specifically removal of asbestos material in both of the bathrooms, as well as some electrical repairs, that require immediate attention and may be desirable to correct prior to the Head of the Lakes Fair.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of Supervisors Liebaert and Allen and authorizes the County Administrator, in consult with the County Board Chair and Land and Development Committee Chair, to expend the funds necessary to correct those items deemed an emergency in the report, not to exceed the current balance in the Fairgrounds Surcharge Account. Dated this 20th day of June, 2019.

(Fiscal Note: Within budget; not to exceed $30,877)

ACTION: Motion by Quam, second Finn, to adopt. Motion carried.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: Written report reviewed.

COUNTY BOARD CHAIR REPORT: Congratulations to Douglas County Fish and Game League upon recognition by the State of Wisconsin. Review of RECON attendance. Highway Department addressing issues with UTV/ATV routes. Possible City landfill location in rural area. CN has not yet signed the agreement. SWP&L looking for location of solar project either in the city or Town of Parkland; infrastructure is an issue.

APPOINTMENTS - None

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Baker – Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Jaques – Administration Committee; Bergman – Cervids Study Group.

YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS: Achucarro – Northwestern High School activities.

APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS: Motion by Allen, second Borgeson, to approve. Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Pomush, second Luostari, to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Next regularly scheduled meeting – August 15, 2019.

Submitted by,

Susan T. Sandvick Douglas County Clerk

PROCEEDINGS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Thursday, August 15, 2019, 6:00 p.m., Board Room, Second Floor, Government Center 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin

Meeting called to order by Chairman Mark Liebaert.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

Roll call taken by County Clerk Susan Sandvick. There were 18 present, 3 absent. Absent – Wendy Bong, Steve Long, Nick Baker.

APROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Pomush, second Raunio,to approve June 20, 2019, meeting minutes. Motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE

Thirteen items of correspondence were either received and placed on file or referred to the appropriate committee.

PRESENTATIONS

Certificates of Recognition: To Lora Randa and Noah Pulkinen, Youth Representatives to County Board from September, 2017, through August, 2019, who were unable to attend the meeting. Certificates were read by County Board Chair Liebaert.

PUBLIC COMMENT None.

ORDINANCES

AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE #8.0 ZONING ORDINANCE PRESENTED BY THE ZONING COMMITTEE

THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

WHEREAS, the Douglas County Zoning Committee held a public hearing on August 6, 2019, on the following petition for amendment of the county zoning district ordinance map:

NE1/4-SE1/4, Section 32, T46N-R15W; (9453S Foxboro Chaffey Rd; SU-028-01193- 00), Town of Summit, from the F-1: Forestry zoning district to the A-1: Agricultural zoning district, by Chaffey Properties LLC, Victoria, Minnesota. Intended use: Crops.

WHEREAS, public hearing notice, affidavit of publication, notice given to town clerk of the hearing, and letter of town approval, are as shown in Exhibit A-8-19.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Zoning Committee and approves the petition.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk notify the town clerk of this action.

Dated this 15th day of August, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Bergman, second Glazman, to adopt. Motion carried.

AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE #1.33 COUNTY-OWNED LAND USE ORDINANCE PRESENTED BY THE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION IX. PENALTIES

Any person who violates, disobeys, neglects, omits or refuses to comply with any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall forfeit not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) five thousand dollars ($5,000), together with the costs of prosecution and damages, and in default of payment thereof, by imprisonment in the Douglas County Jail, for a term of not more than 30 days or until such judgment is paid.

Dated this 15th day of August, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Allen, second Jaques, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION #42-19 RESOLUTION BY THE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Subject: Repurchase of Tax Delinquent Property

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Land and Development Committee and approves the following request to repurchase tax delinquent property, pursuant to Douglas County Ordinance #1.5:

From Candace Lunderberg, to repurchase Parcel SU-028-01694-00, Lots 93-95, Wildwood Addition to Amnicon Lake, Section 12-46-14, Town of Summit, having paid delinquent taxes and fees in the amount of $3,168.78.

Dated this 15th day of August, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Allen, second Quam, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #43-19 RESOLUTION BY THE TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Recycling Disposal Fee Schedule

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Administration Committee and approves the Recycling Disposal Fee Schedule as set forth in Exhibit B-8-19.

Dated this 15th day of August, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Pomush, second Finendale, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #44-19 RESOLUTION BY ZONING COMMITTEE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Northwest Regional Planning Commission Agreement for Administration of Current Housing Program Approved

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Zoning Committee and Administration Committee and approves Agreement between Douglas County and Northwest Regional Planning Commission for administration of current housing program as set forth in Exhibit C-8-19. Dated this 15th day of August, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Quam, second Ryan, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #45-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Social Media Policy Approved

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Administration Committee and approves the Social Media Policy as set forth in Exhibit D- 8-19 and inclusion in Douglas County Personnel Policies.

Dated this 15th day of August, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Allen, second Jaques, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #46-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Budgetary Transfers Approved

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Administration Committee and approves the budgetary transfers as set forth in Exhibit E- 8-19.

Dated this 15th day of August, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Included in Exhibit E-8-19) (Administrative Note: Two-thirds vote of Board-elect required)

ACTION: Motion by Jaques, second Lear, to adopt. Roll call vote taken and passed with 18 Yes, 0 No, 3 Absent. Absent – Bong, Baker, Long.

RESOLUTION #47-19 RESOLUTION BY THE FOREST, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Amendment to Gandy Dancer Recreational Trail Master Plan

WHEREAS, the Gandy Dancer Recreational Trail is a 98 mile interstate trail that crosses into Minnesota and back again in Wisconsin on its way from St. Croix Falls to its connection with the Saunders Grade Trail just south of Superior, and

WHEREAS, the Douglas County Board of Supervisors on January 19, 1989, adopted Resolution #11-89 approving entering into a Memorandum of Understanding regarding trail acquisition, development, and operation with Burnett County, Polk County, and the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), and

WHEREAS, the Douglas County Board of Supervisors on December 20, 1990, adopted Resolution #236-90 approving the Gandy Dancer Recreational Trail Master Plan, and

WHEREAS, the acceptable uses of the 15 mile Douglas County trail segment are identified in said Master Plan, and

WHEREAS, in 2009, Douglas County officially established an Off-Highway Motorcycle (OHM) trail system in partnership with the Straight Arrow Enduro Riders (SAER) Motorcycle

Club, a 5 mile OHM trail system that connects with over 45 miles of OHM trails in Minnesota, and

WHEREAS, in 2016, the State of Wisconsin OHM Program was created through 2016 Wis Act 170 and officially began on October 1, 2016; said Act provided for the registration of Off-Highway Motorcycles, allowing trail managers to permit OHM use on State funded recreational trails, and

WHEREAS, opening an approximate one mile segment of the Gandy Dancer Recreational Trail, as shown in Exhibit F-8-19 to registered OHM use, will improve access to and connectivity of the existing Douglas County and State of Minnesota OHM trail networks and provide more user opportunity, and

WHEREAS, said OHM acceptable use change requires a Master Plan amendment approved by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors and the WDNR.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee and hereby approves designating an approximate one mile segment of the Gandy Dancer Recreational Trail as referenced herein as open to registered OHM use.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Gandy Dancer Recreational Trail Master Plan be amended as referenced herein.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee is directed to forward said amendment to the WDNR for approval.

Dated this 15th day of August, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Bergman, second Luostari, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #48-19 RESOLUTION BY THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Subject: Legislation Authorizing Formation of City Center Districts Supported

WHEREAS, Douglas County (the “County”) desires to further economic development in Douglas County by providing job opportunities for residents, reducing unemployment, preserving and stabilizing business activities within the County, expanding the tax base, encouraging tourism, and bringing needed capital into the County for the benefit and welfare of residents, and

WHEREAS, the County has been actively involved in economic development in order to improve the economic well-being of its citizens, and

WHEREAS, the formation of a City Center District would provide a much needed economic development tool that will provide significant economic benefits to the County and its citizens.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors approves the recommendation of Supervisors Liebaert, Allen, and Jaques, and adopts the following:

Douglas County shall:

1. Work with Better City Superior and other entities to secure State legislator support for legislation a uthorizing the formation of City Center Districts in downtown cores; and

2. Promote and support the formation of a City Center District in the downtown core of the City of Superior.

Dated this 15th day of August, 2019.

(Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Quam, second Leino, to adopt. Motion by Allen, second Hendrickson, to amend and sponsor by County Board. Motion carried. Motion to adopt as amended, carried.

RESOLUTION #49-19 RESOLUTION BY THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Subject: Renewable Energy Commitment

WHEREAS, renewable energy comes from sources that are naturally replenishing, virtually inexhaustible in duration, but limited in the amount of energy that is available per unit of time, and

WHEREAS, the major types of renewable energy are biomass (organic material from plants and animals), hydropower, geothermal, wind, and solar, and

WHEREAS, renewable energy is sustainable and will never run out, has a less negative impact on the environment, improves public health, lowers reliance on foreign energy sources, and creates economic development and jobs in manufacturing, installation, and more.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of Supervisors Liebaert, Hendrickson, and Raunio that Douglas County commits to participating/partnering in renewable energy projects and lower its carbon footprint when possible, for the future health and well-being of Douglas County citizens, and for the growth of economic development in Douglas County.

Dated this 15th day of August, 2019.

(Fiscal Note: None) 63

ACTION: Motion by Hendrickson, second Raunio, to adopt. Motion by Allen, second Glazman, to amend and sponsor by County Board. Motion carried. Motion to adopt as amended, carried.

RESOLUTION #50-19 RESOLUTION BY THE FOREST, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Land Purchase for County Forest

WHEREAS, the Douglas County Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee, recommends purchasing approximately 280.0 acres from Michael W. Marolt and Webb Lake, LLC, to meet objectives of the Douglas County Forest Comprehensive Land-Use Plan 2006-2020, and

WHEREAS, the property is described as follows:

The Northwest Quarter (NW¼), Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW¼ of NE¼), Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW¼ of SE¼), and Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE¼ of SW¼); all of Section Fifteen (15), Township Forty-Three (43) North, Range Thirteen (13) West, Town of Wascott, Douglas County, Wisconsin, containing approximately 280.0 acres more or less (PIN’s #WA-032-01711-00, #WA-032-01713-00, #WA- 032-01714-00, and #WA-032-01718-00), and

WHEREAS, said property is further described in Exhibit G-8-19, and

WHEREAS, the property includes an existing perpetual, non-exclusive scenic easement granted to the United States of America for purposes of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, for protection of the corridors along the St. Croix River and Buckley Creek, and

WHEREAS, acquisition of this property will perpetually provide opportunities to supply the local economy with forest products and generate revenues to the County, provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the public, protect approximately a 6/10 mile stretch of Buckley Creek frontage, protect over a mile of frontage of an unnamed tributary to Buckley Creek, protect a 2/10 mile segment of a winter snowmobile and summer ATV/UTV trail, conserve ecological and biological attributes, and enhance blocking of and access to lands open to public use, and

WHEREAS, the County Board has the authority to acquire said property for the purpose of establishing County Forest Land pursuant to SS59.52(6) and 28.10, Stats.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee and approves the purchase of approximately 280.0 acres from Michael W. Marolt and Webb Lake, LLC, at a purchase price not to exceed One-Hundred Forty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($140,000.00), in addition to all associated title work and closing expenses.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the purchased property herein described be applied for special use lands entry under the Wisconsin County Forest Law.

BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that the Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee is directed to forward said application for entry to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for approval.

BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Forestry and Natural Resources for Douglas County, is hereby authorized to act on behalf of Douglas County as sole signatory on all real estate documents and other related instruments necessary to successfully complete the acquisition, including but not limited to deeds, transfers, assignments, agreements, contracts, obligations, closing statements, and/or County Forest Law entry applications.

Dated this 15th day of August, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Reduce 2019 Capital Projects by $135,856; Reduce Land Acquisition Reserve by $10,000)

ACTION: Motion by Bergman, second Moen, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #51-19 RESOLUTION BY THE TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE

Subject: Jurisdictional Transfer Petition to Wisconsin Department of Transportation

WHEREAS, The Town of Brule presented a resolution (Exhibit H-8-19) to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee requesting a jurisdictional transfer of a section of County Trunk Highway H from a county road to a state trunk highway, and

WHEREAS, the committee has reviewed and considered the request.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors petitions the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to consider a jurisdictional change of County Trunk Highway H, starting at US Highway 2 and ending at State Trunk Highway 13; this section of existing County Trunk Highway H meets the requirements of Wisconsin State Statute 84.02(7).

Dated this 15th day of August, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Quam, second Finendale, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #52-19 RESOLUTION BY SUPERVISOR LIEBAERT

Subject: Easement Acquisition – County Forest Land

WHEREAS, Douglas County owns the following described parcel:

That part of the N½ of the NE¼ of Section Thirty-Six (36), Township Forty-Four (44) North, Range Twelve (12) West, laying west of State Highway 53, Town of Gordon, State of Wisconsin (approximately 72.0 acres), and

WHEREAS, said Douglas County owned parcel is entered as regular lands under the Wisconsin County Forest Law (s. 28.11 Wis. Stats.), and

WHEREAS, John Fredric and Judith Ann Keith (Life Estate) owns the following described parcel, adjacent to said Douglas County owned parcel herein referenced:

Lot 5 of River Bend Estates (recorded in Volume 1 of Plats, Page 41 as Document Number 530640) located in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW¼ of NE¼) of Section Thirty-Six (36), Township Forty-Four (44) North, Range Twelve (12) West, Town of Gordon, State of Wisconsin (approximately 5.24 acres), and

WHEREAS, maintaining perpetual, non-exclusive access rights for ingress and egress to said Douglas County owned parcel herein referenced over and across said John Fredric and Judith Ann Keith (Life Estate) parcel herein referenced is substantially in the best long-term interest of Douglas County to improve and preserve access to its lands.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accept the recommendation of Supervisor Liebaert and hereby approves the easement acquisition for ingress and egress from John Fredric and Judith Ann Keith (Life Estate) not to exceed Eight- Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($800.00), in addition to all associated description work and document preparation and recording expenses.

Dated this 15th day of August, 2019. (Committee Action: NA) (Fiscal Note: Increase Forestry Fixed Assets – Land by $800; decrease Land Acquisition Reserve by same)

ACTION: Motion by Bergman, second Pomush, to adopt. Motion carried.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: Written report reviewed.

COUNTY BOARD CHAIR REPORT: Highway Department monitoring CN project. Superior Days coordination in progress. County Board asked to help promote resident Census 2020 participation; funding of governmental programs based on census count. Met with Governor Evers regarding local control of water quality. Forestry Department state full audit reflected Douglas County in total compliance; forestry auditors impressed with Douglas County forest management and annual Loggers Forum.

APPOINTMENTS: Motion by Hendrickson, second Raunio, to approve the following appointments: Local Emergency Planning Committee - Add Adam Olson representing Emergency Management; Highway Traffic Safety Commission: Remove Keith Kesler; move Dave Sletten from Alternate to member; and Adam Olson as Alternate. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Ryan – Amateur Radio Convention, September 11-14, in Superior. Hendrickson – Library Board Planning Committee. Allen – Land and Development Committee and Superior/Douglas County Development Association. Pomush – Senior Connections. Quam – Health and Human Services Board. Bergman – Cervids Study Group.

APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS: Motion by Jaques, second Hendrickson, to approve. Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Pomush, second Luostari, to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned at 6:43 p.m. Next regularly scheduled meeting – September 19, 2019.

Submitted by,

Susan T. Sandvick Douglas County Clerk

PROCEEDINGS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Thursday, September 19, 2019, 6:00 p.m., Board Room, Second Floor, Government Center 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin

Meeting called to order by Chairman Mark Liebaert.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

Roll call taken by County Clerk Susan Sandvick. There were 19 present, 2 absent. Absent – Douglas Finn, Wendy Bong. Student representative present – Sasha Achucarro.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Pomush, second Bergman, to approve August 15, 2019, meeting minutes. Motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE

Six items of correspondence were either received and placed on file or referred to the appropriate committee.

PRESENTATIONS

Employee of the 2nd Quarter Award was presented to Daniel Lindberg, Information Services, by Administrator Doucette and Finance Director Anderson. Lindberg’s nomination included his timely response to solving technical issues and an emphasis on public service. Lindberg thanked the County Board and stated he looks forward to many years with Douglas County.

PUBLIC HEARING

Progress report on Community Development Block Grant Small Cities Housing Program 18-01, was presented by Sheldon Johnson, Executive Director, NWRPC. Eligibility criteria for the housing program was reviewed, along with data on applications and financial assistance to date.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None. RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION #53-19 RESOLUTION BY THE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Subject: Land Sales

WHEREAS, the following parcels of land were advertised on August 2, 9, and 16, 2019, and also previously advertised on the dates indicated, in accordance with Section 76.59, Wisconsin Statutes, and the highest bids received are as follows:

$ 250.00 Parcel 24-18: (March 30, April 6, 13, 2018) Parcel 20, Itasca Garden Tracts, City of Superior (11-811-04140-00), from Duane Peterson. Intended use: Adjacent owner;

$ 1,900.00 Parcel 19-19: (May 3, 10, 17, 2019) Lots 1-31 Inclusive, Block 17, and Lots 1-7 Inclusive, Block 18, Irondale Addition to Superior, Section 9-48-14, City of Superior (TS-030- 02467-00, TS-030-02468-00), from Daniel Lindberg. Intended use: Adjacent owner, and

WHEREAS, the following parcel of land was previously advertised on the dates indicated, in accordance with Section 76.59, Wisconsin Statutes, and the highest bid received is as follows:

$ 750.00 Parcel 32-18: (March 1, 8, 15, 2019, and November 2, 9, 16, 2018) Various lots located in Riverside Addition to South Superior, South Superior Webster Division, City of Superior and World’s Fair Division of South Superior, Town of Superior (28 parcels total; location, full legal description and parcel numbers are included in Exhibit A-9-19), from Jeremy Engelking. Intended use: Recreation/land conservation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, in regular meeting assembled, authorizes the County Clerk to execute quit claim deeds on the above named properties.

Dated this 19th day of September 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Increase “Profit and Loss on Land Sales Account” by $2,900.00)

ACTION: Motion by Jaques, second Allen, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #54-19 RESOLUTION BY THE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Subject: Transfer of Properties to City of Superior

Parcel 05-805-02540-00 (1101 Catlin Avenue), Lots 1 and 2, Block 6, Catlin’s Division of West Superior, City of Superior; and

Parcel 05-805-03717-00 (1025 Cedar Avenue), Lot 1 and South ½ of Lot 2, Block 113, Roy’s Addition to Superior, City of Superior.

Dated this 19th day of September, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Allen, second Luostari, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #55-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ZONING COMMITTEE

Subject: Land Records Modernization Plan Amendment

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Zoning Committee and approves amendment to the Douglas County Land Records Modernization Plan as set forth in Exhibit B-9-19.

Dated this 19th day of September 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Reduce retained fees account by $5,600 for software purchase and additional $1,200 annually)

ACTION: Motion by Baker, second Bergman, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #56-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ZONING COMMITTEE

Subject: Moratorium on Importation and Raising of Cervids in Douglas County Extended

WHEREAS Ordinance #8.17 imposed a moratorium on the importation and raising of cervids in Douglas County, and

WHEREAS, the moratorium was put into effect to allow time for a study to determine whether amendments to the Zoning Ordinance or other ordinances would be required to protect public health or safety, and

WHEREAS, the “Communicable Diseases in Cervids Study Committee” was established by the ordinance and has been diligently gathering information and meeting on a regular basis to make a recommendation to the County Board, and

WHEREAS, the study committee has indicated to the Zoning Committee that the time needed to complete the study will extend beyond the original timeframe of the moratorium.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Zoning Committee and approves extension of the moratorium until November 16, 2020, as allowed under Section 1.6 of Ordinance #8.17, Moratorium on the Importation and Raising of Cervids in Douglas County.

Dated this 19th day of September, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Ryan, second Bergman, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #57-19 RESOLUTION BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

Subject: Probate and Juvenile Cases Court Fees and Costs

WHEREAS, Wisconsin Statute Chapter 814 covers court costs, fees, and surcharges, and § 814.66 applies to the office of the Register in Probate; Probate and Juvenile Court handle other case types for which fees are not covered in §814.66 or other statutes, resulting in cases filed with the court without filing fees, and

WHEREAS, some fees and costs collected by the probate office are different from fees collected by the Clerk of Court for the same items, and can cause confusion with different fees and costs for identical items, and

WHEREAS, employees of the Clerk of Court and Register in Probate are all county employees usually working in proximity to the court, if not in the same office using the same equipment; the employees use CCAP provided computers and printers as well as county provided copiers, and there is no discernable difference in these two offices related to copying and issuing certificates, and

WHEREAS, the legislature should revise the statutes for consistency, requiring fees and costs charged by the Clerk of Court and Register in Probate to be the same for the same item or service, and establish fees for probate and juvenile court cases where there are none.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors supports efforts to revise Wisconsin Statutes consistent with this resolution and further urges the legislature to revise and amend the related statutes to further consistency between the fee structures outlined in the statutes.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is directed to send a copy of this resolution to Governor Evers, the Wisconsin Counties Association, all members of the state legislature and to each Wisconsin county.

Dated this 19th day of September, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Pomush, second Raunio, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #58-19 RESOLUTION BY THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Subject: Levy Cap Elimination on Wisconsin Counties Supported

WHEREAS, in 2012, the State of Wisconsin imposed limits on town, village, city and county property tax levies under Wis. Stat. §66.0602, and

WHEREAS, Wis. Stat. §66.0602 limits that increase to the local property tax levy to no more than the greater of (a) 0% of last year’s actual levy or (b) a percentage equal to the percentage change in equalized value due to new construction less improvements removed, and WHEREAS, the percentage of net new construction in Douglas County used to calculate the increase in the operating levy allowance has significantly lagged the CPI-U over this period, and

WHEREAS, as a result, Douglas County has been forced to absorb inflationary increases in normal operating expenditures with no offsetting increase in revenues, and

WHEREAS, increases in the expenditures for certain items, particularly unfunded mandates such as the cost of Child Protection Services, has compounded this issue, and

WHEREAS, Douglas County has taken measures to curb spending by cutting costs, limiting employee wage increases, limiting new programs and postponing necessary work on highway infrastructure, and

WHEREAS, to continue to provide essential services to county citizens, Douglas County has resorted to using debt to fund qualified expenditures previously funded in its operating levy resulting in a higher cost to Douglas County taxpayers.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors requests complete elimination of the current 0% tax levy cap or replacing it with a levy allowance that adequately reflects the increases in everyday costs incurred by Wisconsin counties.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is directed to send a copy of this resolution to Governor Evers, Joint Finance Committee of the Wisconsin legislature, Douglas County state legislators, and Wisconsin Counties Association.

Dated this 19th day of September, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion Quam, second Ryan, to adopt. Motion by Jaques, second Hendrickson, to amend and sponsor by County Board. Motion carried. Motion to adopt as amended, carried.

RESOLUTION #59-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Budgetary TransferS

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Administration Committee and approves the budgetary transfer as set forth in Exhibit C-9- 19.

Dated this 19th day of September, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Included in Exhibit C-9-19) (Administrative Note: Two-thirds vote of Board-elect required)

ACTION: Motion by Lear, second Jaques, to adopt. Roll call vote taken and passed with 19 Yes, 0 No, 2 Absent. Absent – Finn, Bong.

RESOLUTION #60-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Cash Receipts Policy Statement Amended

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Administration Committee and approves amendment to Douglas County Cash Receipts Policy Statement as follows:

OVERAGES/SHORTAGES

Both overages and shortages should be noted and tracked by the department manager. Significant Aamounts over $49.00 should be immediately reported to the Department Head and the Finance Department. If there appears to be a growing pattern or anything unusual or strange about the overages or shortages, that information must be disclosed immediately to the Finance Department.

GENERAL

Incoming cash receipts should be processed and forwarded to the Treasurer’s Office intact, promptly each business day. The Forestry Department will make intact daily deposits to the bank in Solon Springs. “Intact” means that all cash collected since the last deposit must be deposited in the exact form received and that no disbursements can be made from these undeposited receipts. The Treasurer’s Office will make daily bank deposits. Those departments that collect small amounts of cash may wait until the amount reaches $100 before forwarding to the Treasurer’s Office. In any case, deposits must be made at least once a week and by the last day of the month regardless of the amount collected.

Dated this 19th day of September, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Quam, second Lear, to adopt. Motion carried.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: Written report reviewed.

COUNTY BOARD CHAIR REPORT: Finance Department received Distinguished Budget Report Award. Superior Days issues meeting October 17. Census 2020 planning underway. Towns Association reaffirmed support for Better City Superior initiative.

APPOINTMENTS: Motion by Baker, second Jaques, to approve Census 2020 Complete 73

Count Committee appointments - Sue Hendrickson, Shelley Nelson (Telegram), Haji Dokhanchi, Sue Sandvick. Motion carried. Motion by Quam, second Borgeson, to approve Comprehensive Plan Committee appointments - Sam Jones, Dave Sletten, Jane Anklam, Ashley Vande Voort, Mark Liebaert, Nick Baker, Keith Allen, Sue Hendrickson, Mary Lou Bergman, Brad Theien, Zach DeVoe, Jason Laumann. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Baker - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Hendrickson- Land Conservation Committee and NEER; Jaques – Administration Committee.

YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS: Achucarro - Northwestern High School activities.

APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS: Motion by Quam, second Baker, to approve. Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Pomush, second Luostari, to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned at 6:50 p.m Next regularly scheduled meeting – October 17, 2019. Budget meeting – October 29, 2019.

Submitted by,

Susan T. Sandvick Douglas County Clerk

PROCEEDINGS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Thursday, October 17, 2019, 6:00 p.m., Board Room, Second Floor, Government Center 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin

Meeting called to order by Chairman Mark Liebaert.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

Roll call taken by Deputy County Clerk Cheryl Westman. There were 17 present, 3 absent. Absent – Larry Quam, Sue Hendrickson, Doug Finn. Student representative present – Sasha Achucarro.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Pomush, second Bergman, to approve September 19, 2019, meeting minutes. Motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE

Four items of correspondence were either received and placed on file or referred to the appropriate committee.

PRESENTATIONS

Employee of the 3rd Quarter is Kim Johnston, Child Support. Johnston, a 37 year Douglas County employee, was not able to attend the meeting.

PUBLIC HEARING

Chair Liebaert opened the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Small Cities Housing Program Public Hearing at 6:04 p.m. Sheldon Johnson, NWRPC Executive Director, summarized housing program opportunities, eligibility criteria for assistance, and the grant’s application process. Douglas County is the lead county for the Northwest Regional Housing Program. Anticipated grant is $2,000,000. The hearing provides for citizen input; none was received. Public Hearing closed at 6:15 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION #61-19 RESOLUTION BY THE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Subject: Land Sales

WHEREAS, the following parcels of land were advertised on August 30, September 6 and 13, 2019, in accordance with Section 76.59, Wisconsin Statutes, and the highest bids received are as follows: 75

$ 35,300.00 Parcel 22-19: Lot 6, Block 3, Waterbury’s Second Addition to White Birch, Section 25-45-12, Village of Solon Springs (9311 E. Main Street) (SS-181-00275- 00), from James Lee Woodard and Jerry R. Reno, Sr. Intended use: Home; and

$ 2,500.00 Parcel 23-19: Fractional Blocks 69 and 70, and vacated 49th Avenue East abutting Block 70, Townsite of Superior, East 4th Street, City of Superior (10-810-00834- 00), from Brandon S. Hansen and Markie A. Hansen. Intended use: Possible garage site.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, in regular meeting assembled, authorizes the County Clerk to execute quit claim deeds on the above named properties.

Dated this 17th day of October, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Increase “Profit and Loss on Land Sales Account” by $37,800.00)

ACTION: Motion by Allen, second Jaques, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #62-19 RESOLUTION BY THE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Subject: Easement for Recreational Trail in Town of Gordon

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Land and Development Committee and approves Declaration of Access Easement by Douglas County on property acquired by tax deed in Town of Gordon due to recreational trail on property, as set forth in Exhibit B-10-17-19.

Dated this 17th day of October, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Allen, second Bergman, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #63-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ZONING COMMITTEE

Subject: Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan Adopted

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Zoning Committee and adopts the Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan as part of the Community Development Block Grant Housing Program for Small Cities as set forth in Exhibit C-10-17-19.

Dated this 17th day of October, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Ryan, second Borgeson, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #64-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ZONING COMMITTEE

Subject: Citizen Participation Plan for Community Development Block Grant Housing Program for Small Cities Adopted

WHEREAS, Douglas County has applied for a Community Development Block Grant, and

WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development require recipients of Community Development Block Grant monies to have in place a Citizen Participation Plan, and

WHEREAS, the Citizen Participation Plan shall encourage citizen participation (especially by persons of low to moderate income), provide citizens reasonable and timely access to local meetings and information, provide for technical assistance, provide for public hearings, provide for a complaint procedure and accommodate non-English speaking residents, and

WHEREAS, Douglas County has prepared and publicly reviewed a Citizen Participation Plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors officially adopts the Citizen Participation Plan as set forth in Exhibit D-10-17-19.

Dated this 17th day of October, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Pomush, second Ryan, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #65-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ZONING COMMITTEE

Subject: Community Development Block Grant Housing Program for Small Cities Application Authorized

WHEREAS, federal monies are available under the Wisconsin Community Development Block Grant housing program, administered by the State of Wisconsin, Department of Administration, Division of Housing, for the purpose of housing activities, and

WHEREAS, after public meeting and due consideration, the Douglas County Zoning Committee has recommended that an application be submitted to the State of Wisconsin for the following projects to assist eligible low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons: • Owner and Renter Occupied Rehabilitation • Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance 77

• Accessibility Improvements for Persons with Disabilities • Sewer and Water Laterals • Well and Septic Systems • Conversion of Structures into Dwelling Units • Hazard Mitigation Activities such as Floodproofing, Landscaping to Improve Drainage, or Sewer Back Flow Prevention, and

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Douglas County Board to approve the preparation and filing of an application for the county to receive funds from this program, and

WHEREAS, the Douglas County Board has reviewed the need for the proposed projects and the benefits to be gained therefrom.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors approves and authorizes the preparation and filing of an application for the above-named projects.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board Chair is hereby authorized to sign all necessary documents as set forth in Exhibit E-10-17-19 on behalf of Douglas County.

BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that authority is hereby granted to the Zoning Committee to take the necessary steps to prepare and file the appropriate application for funds under this program in accordance with this resolution.

Dated this 17th day of October, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Glazman, second Luostari, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #66-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ZONING COMMITTEE

Subject: Land and Water Resource Management Plan Approved

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Zoning Committee and approves the Douglas County Land and Water Resource Management Plan as set forth in Exhibit F-10-17-19.

Dated this 17th day of October, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Bergman, second Ryan, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #67-19 RESOLUTION BY THE FOREST, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

Subject: County Forest Land Easement Acquisition

WHEREAS, Douglas County owns the following described parcel:

The South Half (S½) of the Northeast Quarter (NE¼) of Section Seventeen (17), Township Forty-Six (46) North, Range Fourteen (14) West, Town of Summit, Douglas County, Wisconsin, and

WHEREAS, said Douglas County owned parcel is entered as regular lands under the Wisconsin County Forest Law (s. 28.11 Wis. Stats.), and

WHEREAS, Michael G and Mary J Snyder own the following described parcel, adjacent to said Douglas County owned parcel herein referenced:

The Northwest Quarter (NW¼) of the Northeast Quarter (NE¼) of Section Seventeen (17), Township Forty-Six (46) North, Range Fourteen (14) West, Town of Summit, Douglas County, Wisconsin, and

WHEREAS, said property is shown in Exhibit G-10-17-19, and

WHEREAS, Michael G. and Mary J. Snyder have agreed to grant a perpetual, non- exclusive access easement to Douglas County for a total amount not to exceed One-Thousand Five-Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($1,500.00), and

WHEREAS, maintaining perpetual, non-exclusive access rights for ingress and egress to said Douglas County owned parcel herein referenced over and across said Michael G and Mary J Snyder parcel herein referenced is in the best long-term interest of Douglas County to improve and preserve access to County Forest lands.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee and hereby approves the easement acquisition for ingress and egress rights from Michael G. and Mary J. Snyder not to exceed One-Thousand Five-Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($1,500.00), in addition to all associated surveying needs, description work, document preparation, and recording expenses necessary to complete the easement acquisition.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Forestry and Natural Resources for Douglas County, be hereby authorized to act on behalf of Douglas County to draft and act as sole signatory on all documents and other related instruments necessary to successfully complete the easement acquisition.

Dated this 17th day of October, 2019. (Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Increase Forestry Fixed Assets – Land by $1500; decrease Land Acquisition Reserve by same) ACTION: Motion by Bergman, second Moen, to adopt. Motion carried. 79

RESOLUTION #68-19 RESOLUTION BY THE FOREST, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Withdrawal and Sale of County Forest Law Land

WHEREAS, The Douglas County Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee, recommends withdrawing and selling approximately 57.0 acres (3 parcels) of County Forest Land to facilitate completion of the Upper St. Croix Forest Land Conservation Project, and

WHEREAS, the properties are described as follows:

Outlot 1 (Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter), Outlot 2 (Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter), and Outlots 3 and 4 (Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter) of Certified Survey Map Number 1408 recorded in Volume 11, Pages 1, 2 and 3 as Document Number 906461. All located in Section 1, Township 43 North, Range 13 West, Town of Wascott, Douglas County, Wisconsin; parcels contain approximately 16.75 acres more or less; subject to and together with all valid easements, restrictions and reservations and rights of the public, if any, and

That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and that part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 7, Township 43 North, Range 12 West, Town of Wascott, Douglas County, Wisconsin described as follows:

Commencing at the West Quarter Corner of said Section 7; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 07 seconds East, along the south line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, a distance of 1418.84 feet to the Southwest Corner of said Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and the Point of Beginning; thence North 00 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds West, along the west line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, a distance of 1313.17 feet to the Northwest Corner of said Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 15 seconds East, along the north line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, a distance of 1291.29 feet to the Northeast Corner of said Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence South 00 degrees 50 minutes 19 seconds East, along the east line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, a distance of 896.36 feet; thence South 44 degrees 35 minutes 17 seconds West a distance of 585.94 feet to the south line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 07 seconds West, along the south line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, a distance of 113.70 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 53 seconds West a distance of 200.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 07 seconds West a distance of 435.60 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 53 seconds East a distance of 200.00 feet to the south line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 07 seconds West, along said south line, a distance of 326.06 feet to the Point of Beginning; parcel contains approximately 40.96 acres more or less; subject to and together with all valid easements, restrictions and reservations and rights of the public, if any.

WHEREAS, said properties are further described in Exhibit H-10-17-19, and

WHEREAS, an interested buyer has requested of Douglas County to purchase said properties at a purchase price far exceeding current real estate market rates for the region, and

WHEREAS, said Douglas County owned properties are entered as regular lands under the Wisconsin County Forest Law (s. 28.11 Wis. Stats.), and

WHEREAS, the County Board has the authority to sell said property pursuant to SS59.52(6) and s. 28.11 Wis. Stats.

WHEREAS, the Douglas County Board of Supervisors on March 17, 2016, adopted resolutions #21-16 and #22-16, and on April 12, 2018, resolutions #25-18 and #26-18, all approving acquiring 1,324 acres of land known as the Upper St. Croix Forest Land Conservation Project, and

WHEREAS, on December 19, 2018, the State of Wisconsin Joint Committee on Finance approved awarding a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Knowles-Nelson Stewardship County Forest Grant Contract to Douglas County for the Upper St. Croix Forest Land Conservation Project, providing financial assistance for up to 50% of the acquisition price and other eligible project costs pursuant to §23.0953 Wis. Stats, and

WHEREAS, proceeds generated through the sale of the Douglas County owned properties herein described will facilitate completion of said Upper St. Croix Forest Land Conservation Project by being applied towards the 50% applicant match requirement of the WDNR Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, and

WHEREAS, the Douglas County Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee recommends withdrawing and selling the approximate 57.0 acres (3 parcels) herein described at a total price to be no less than Three-Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($300,000.00), approximately Five- Thousand Two-Hundred Sixty-Three and 00/100 Dollars ($5,263.15) per acre.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee and hereby approves the withdrawal and sale of approximately 57.0 acres of County Forest land at a total price to be no less than Three-Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($300,000.00).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that proceeds from this sale be utilized towards facilitating completion of the Upper St. Croix Forest Land Conservation Project and any additional, excess revenue be designated and reserved in the Forestry Department’s Land Acquisition Reserve Account to be used exclusively for future county forest land acquisition projects.

BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that this sale is contingent upon the Douglas County owned property herein referenced being approved for withdrawal from the Wisconsin County Forest Law by the WDNR.

BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that a request for the withdrawal of the approximate 57 acres (3 parcels) of Douglas County owned property herein described from the Wisconsin County Forest Law be submitted to the WDNR.

BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Forestry and Natural Resources for Douglas County, be hereby authorized to act on behalf of Douglas County as sole signatory on all real estate documents and other related instruments necessary to successfully complete the withdrawal and sale, including but not limited to deeds, transfers, assignments, agreements, contracts, obligations, closing statements, and/or County Forest Law withdrawal applications.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this land sale shall not create a precedent for future land sales or conveyances and was determined to be in the best interest of Douglas County while meeting the higher and better statutory requirement of county forest land withdrawal for this particular circumstance only.

Dated this 17th day of October, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Baker, second Luostari, to adopt. Motion carried. Motion by Baker, second Luostari, to rescind motion and put the resolution back on the table. Motion carried. Motion by Baker, second Luostari, to adopt. Motion by Baker, second Bong, to amend resolution and insert legal description as presented. Motion carried. Motion to adopt resolution as amended, carried.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: Budget book completed; new hires named.

COUNTY BOARD CHAIR REPORT: Supervisor Finendale moved out of his district and has resigned; deadline to apply November 1. WCA Conference reviewed.

APPOINTMENTS: Motion by Jaques, second Baker, to approve the following appointments: Local Emergency Planning Committee - Dani Miller, Scott Gordon to replace Steve Panger; Highway Traffic Safety Commission - Dan Kontos (WisDOT), change Randy Wiessinger to alternate; Veterans Service Advisory Committee – Mary Lou Bergman, Chair, replacing Marvin Finendale; Clint Mattson replacing Jill Fortin. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Baker – Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Allen – Land and Development Committee October 29 meeting cancelled; fairgrounds contract ends December 31. Jaques – Administration Committee November 7 meeting tentatively cancelled; Liebaert – Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee.

YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS: Achucarro briefly reported on successes of Northwestern High School sports teams and drama program.

APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS: Motion by Jaques, second Luostari, to approve. Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Pomush, second Allen, to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned 6:40 p.m. Budget meeting October 29; next regularly scheduled meeting November 21, 2019.

Submitted by,

Cheryl L. Westman Douglas County Deputy Clerk

PROCEEDINGS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Tuesday, October 29, 2019, 6:00 p.m., Board Room, Second Floor, Government Center 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin

Meeting called to order by Chairman Mark Liebaert.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

Roll call taken by County Clerk Susan T. Sandvick. There were 17 present, 3 absent. Absent – Doug Finn, Sue Hendrickson, Steven Long.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Jim Miller, outreach contact for former Congressman Duffy, was present to communicate to the County Board that he is now the local contact for Senator Ron Johnson.

RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION #69-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Transportation Services Grant

WHEREAS, Section 85.21 of the Wisconsin Statutes authorizes the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to annually grant financial aid to counties for the purposes of assisting them in providing specialized transportation services to the elderly and the disabled, and

WHEREAS, each grant must be matched with a local share of not less than 20% times the amount of the grant which is $133,824.00, and

WHEREAS, this body considers that the provision of specialized transportation services would improve and promote the maintenance of human dignity and self-sufficiency of the elderly and the disabled.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors on this 29th day of October, 2019, authorizes Senior Connections, in coordination with Douglas County, to prepare and submit to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation an application for assistance during 2020 under Section 85.21 of the Wisconsin Statutes, in conformance with the requirements issued by that Department and also authorizes the obligation of county funds in the amount of $26,765.00 in order to provide the required local match of $26,765.00.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors authorizes Senior Connections to execute a state aid contract with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation under Section 85.21 of the Wisconsin Statutes on behalf of Douglas County.

Dated this 29th day of October, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Within 2020 proposed budget)

ACTION: Motion by Pomush, second Quam. to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #70-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Designation of Banking Depositories

RESOLVED that the following banking institutions:

BMO Harris Bank, Superior National Bank of Commerce, Superior and Solon Springs Associated Bank, Superior Security State Bank State Investment Pool Chippewa Valley Bank Timberwood Bank Superior Choice Credit Union Superior Savings Bank of the State of Wisconsin, qualified as public depositories under Chapter 34 of the Wisconsin Statutes, shall be and are hereby designated until further action, as public depositories for all public monies coming into the hands of the Treasurer of the County of Douglas, State of Wisconsin.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that withdrawal of disbursements from any one of the above-named depositories shall be by order check or wire transfer as provided in Section 66.0607(3) of the Wisconsin Statutes and that in accordance therewith all order checks shall be signed by the following persons:

Susan T. Sandvick, County Clerk, or Cheryl L. Westman, Deputy County Clerk

and

Carol Jones, Treasurer, or Theresa McLellan, Deputy Treasurer and shall be so honored.

BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that there will be a limit of $5,000,000.00 of County of Douglas funds in any depository, with the exception of the State Investment Pool, or banking institutions offering full insurance and/or collateralization at any one point in time and that funds can be deposited in money markets, checking accounts, U.S. Treasury Notes, U. S. Treasury Bills, Treasury Bonds, Re-purchasable agreements, Federal Home Loan Bank Bonds, and Certificates of Deposit.

BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that all financial institutions desiring to serve as public depositories for the County of Douglas must provide the following information on a quarterly basis: the profit record for the most recent quarter and a copy of the annual report; and the County of Douglas will determine the propriety of depositing money in each institution on a quarterly basis.

BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that Douglas County also maintains the following bank accounts, with authorized signatories listed:

(1) Clerk of Courts - One checking account at National Bank of Commerce; Michele Wick, Char Kastern, Carol Jones, authorized signatories; One money market account at National Bank of Commerce; Michele Wick, Char Kastern, Carol Jones, Theresa McLellan, authorized signatories;

(2) Douglas County Rural Housing Authority account at Superior Choice Credit Union; Zach DeVoe, Keith Wiley, Patricia Ryan and Diane Zimmerman, authorized signatories;

(3) Jail Inmate account at National Bank of Commerce; Tyler Edwards, Angel Swanson, Richard Davidson, Daniel Nichols, Randi Burnap, Mark Zimmerman, James Lemieux, Carol Jones, authorized signatories;

(4) Checking account at BMO Harris Bank, Superior, for Register of Deeds; Tracy A. Middleton and Pat Van Halen, authorized signatories.

BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution shall be delivered to each of the above-named depositories and said depositories may rely on this resolution until changed by lawful resolution and a certified copy of such resolution has been given to the cashier of the respective above-named depositories.

Dated this 29th day of October, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Lear, second Ryan, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #71-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Health Insurance Premiums 2020

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Administration Committee and approves the following 2020 health insurance premiums:

Monthly 2020 Proposed Premium Contribution Levels

*1500 Individual/3000 Employee + 1 and Family Deductible:

COUNTY EMPLOYEE *HEALTH PLAN RATE CONTRIBUTION CONTRIBUTION LEVEL (85%) (15%) Single 705.00 599.00 106.00 Employee + one 1,748.00 1,486.00 262.00 Family 2,370.00 2,014.00 356.00

**3000 Individual/6000 Employee +1 and Family Deductible:

COUNTY EMPLOYEE **HEALTH PLAN RATE CONTRIBUTION CONTRIBUTION LEVEL (85%) (15%) Single 622.00 529.00 93.00 Employee + one 1,538.00 1,307.00 231.00 Family 2,085.00 1,772.00 313.00

Dated this 29th day of October, 2019

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Within 2020 proposed budget)

ACTION: Motion by Jaques, second Lear, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #72-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: New Positions and Reclassifications 2020

RESOLVES that the Doug las County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendations of the Administration Committee and approves the following new positions and reclassifications for 2020:

(1) Department: Health and Human Services Position: Social Service Aids (1.5 FTE) Request: Grade F, Step 2 Cost: $69,696.00 Committee Action: Unanimous

(2) Department: Health and Human Services Position: Youth Justice Social Worker Request: Grade L, Step 2 Cost: $57,258.00 Committee Action: Unanimous

(3) Department: Veteran Services Position: Veterans Case Manager Request: Grade L, Step 1 Cost: $13,128.00 Committee Action: Unanimous

BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that the new positions and reclassifications are effective as of January 1, 2020.

Dated this 29th of October, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Increase personnel services expenses by $140,082; Health & Human Services by $126,954; Veteran Services by $13,128)

ACTION: Motion by Quam, second Bergman, to adopt. Motion carried.

PRESENTATIONS

Review of 2020 budget was presented by County Administrator Ann Doucette and Finance Director Candy Holm Anderson. Brief overview of Douglas County’s mission, core values, priorities, and economic conditions summarized. Levy comparison from past ten years presented. The 2020 proposed budget reflects the following: (1) Proposed levy (based on the cap) $17,230,910 ($85,133 or 0.49% decrease from last year); (2) Equalized value up 2.80% this year, decreasing mill rate from 4.87 (2019) to 4.72 (2020); and (3) Total expenses $57,258,998; increase of 1.09%.

REVIEW OF 2020 DOUGLAS COUNTY BUDGET

County Board of Supervisors: $199,803 Total Expenses; Other Revenues Zero; $199,803 Net Cost; $199,803 Tax Levy. Motion by Pomush, second Jaques, to adopt. Motion carried.

Administration: $432,681 Total Expenses; $50,500 Other Revenues; $382,181 Net Cost; $352,181 Tax Levy. Motion by Lear, second Bergman, to adopt. Motion carried.

Clerk of Courts: $764,038 Total Expenses; $541,355 Other Revenues; $222,683 Net Cost; $222,683 Tax Levy. Motion by Quam, second Lear, to adopt. Motion carried.

Circuit Court I: $68,274 Total Expenses; Other Revenues Zero; $68,274 Net Cost; $68,274 Tax Levy. Motion by Jaques, second Glazman, to adopt. Motion carried.

Circuit Court II: $83,837 Total Expenses; Other Revenues Zero; $83,837 Net Cost; $83,837 Tax Levy. Motion by Baker, second Bergman, to adopt. Motion carried.

Court Commissioner: $227,252 Total Expenses; $129,000 Other Revenues; $98,252 Net Cost; $98,252 Tax Levy. Motion by Jaques, second Ryan, to adopt. Motion carried.

District Attorney: $439,892 Total Expenses; $75,500 Other Revenues; $364,392 Net Cost; $364,392 Tax Levy. Motion by Lear, second Pomush, to adopt. Motion carried.

Corporation Counsel: $292,336 Total Expenses; $200,000 Other Revenues; $92,336 Net Cost; $92,336 Tax Levy. Motion by Quam, second Ryan, to adopt. Motion carried.

Register of Deeds: $307,688 Total Expenses; $344,125 Other Revenues; ($36,437) Net Cost; ($36,437) Tax Levy. Motion by Baker, second Bergman, to adopt. Motion carried. 88

Land Conservation: $198,768 Total Expenses; $152,792 Other Revenues; $45,976 Net Cost; $45,976Tax Levy. Motion by Bergman, second Bong, to adopt. Motion carried.

Zoning and Land Information: $558,465 Total Expenses; $200,515 Other Revenues; $357,950 Net Cost; $357,950 Tax Levy. Motion by Ryan, second Baker, to adopt. Motion carried.

County Clerk: $347,295 Total Expenses; $100,835 Other Revenues; $246,460 Net Cost; 246,460 Tax Levy. Motion by Pomush, second Ryan, to adopt. Motion carried.

County Treasurer: $289,283 Total Expenses; $72,886 Other Revenues; $216,397 Net Cost; $216,397 Tax Levy. Motion by Baker, second Jaques, to adopt. Motion carried.

Sheriff-Patrol Division: $4,729,171 Total Expenses; $501,594 Other Revenues; $4,227,577 Net Cost; $4,227,577 Tax Levy. Motion by Lear, second Jaques, to adopt. Motion carried.

Sheriff-Jail Division: $5,283,300 Total Expenses; $1,142,022 Other Revenues; $4,141,278 Net Cost; $4,141,278 Tax Levy. Motion by Pomush, second Bergman, to adopt. Motion carried.

Finance: $627,130 Total Expenses; $262,252 Other Revenues; $364,878 Net Cost; $364,878 Tax Levy. Motion by Ryan, second Lear, to adopt. Motion carried.

Recycling: $140,987 Total Expenses; $56,000 Other Revenues; $84,987 Net Cost; $84,987 Tax Levy. Motion by Luostari, second Quam, to adopt. Motion carried.

Veterans Service Office: $245,838 Total Expenses; $17,000 Other Revenues; $228,838 Net Cost; $228,838 Tax Levy. Motion by Jaques, second Leino, to adopt. Motion carried.

Extension: $189,275 Total Expenses; $8,500 Other Revenues; $180,775 Net Cost; $180,775 Tax Levy. Motion by Glazman, second Bong, to adopt. Motion carried.

Emergency Management: $508,194 Total Expenses; $219,900 Other Revenues; $288,294 Net Cost; $288,294 Tax Levy. Motion by Bergman, second Lear, to adopt. Motion carried.

Communications Center: $1,167,504 Total Expenses; $20,000 Other Revenues; $1,147,504 Net Cost; $1,147,504 Tax Levy. Motion by Lear, second Jaques, to adopt. Motion carried.

Medical Examiner: $135,630 Total Expenses; $30,050 Other Revenues; $105,580 Net Cost; $105,580 Tax Levy. Motion by Pomush, second Quam, to adopt. Motion carried.

Buildings and Grounds: $605,153 Total Expenses; $329,400 Other Revenues; $275,753 Net Cost; $275,753 Tax Levy. Motion by Jaques, second Borgeson, to adopt. Motion carried.

Probate: $216,614 Total Expenses; $78,000 Other Revenues; $138,614 Net Cost; $138,614 Tax Levy. Motion by Lear, second Ryan, to adopt. Motion carried.

Surveyor: $213,285 Total Expenses; $30,080 Other Revenues; $183,205 Net Cost; $183,205 Tax Levy. Motion by Baker, second Bergman, to adopt. Motion carried.

Land and Development: $248,205 Total Expenses; $167,238 Other Revenues; $80,967 Net Cost; Tax Levy Zero. Motion by Allen, second Borgeson, to adopt. Motion carried.

Non-Departmental Taxes: ($64,404) Total Expenses; $115,000 Other Revenues; ($179,404) Net Cost; ($179,404) Tax Levy. Motion by Luostari, second Lear, to adopt. Motion carried.

Human Services: $13,872,963 Total Expenses; $9,578,924 Other Revenues; $4,294,039 Net Cost; $4,294,039 Tax Levy. Motion by Quam, second Jaques, to adopt. Motion carried.

Health: $780,752 Total Expenses; $265,115 Other Revenues; $515,637 Net Cost: $515,637 Tax Levy. Motion by Jaques, second Bergman, to adopt. Motion carried.

Child Support: $1,086,787 Total Expenses; $860,000 Other Revenues; $226,787 Net Cost; $210,000 Tax Levy. Motion by Borgeson, second Ryan, to adopt. Motion carried.

Aging Resources: $656,710 Total Expenses; $449,685 Other Revenues; $207,025 Net Cost; $207,025 Tax Levy. Motion by Pomush, second Lear, to adopt. Motion carried.

Forestry: $2,457,548 Total Expenses; $2,457,548 Other Revenues; Net Cost Zero; Tax Levy Zero. Motion by Bergman, second Luostari, to adopt. Motion carried.

Highway: $8,719,365 Total Expenses; $5,674,906 Other Revenues; $3,044,459 Net Cost; $3,044,459 Tax Levy. Motion by Baker, second Ryan, to adopt. Motion carried.

Central Supply: $92,631 Total Expenses; $92,631 Other Revenues; Net Cost Zero; Tax Levy Zero. Motion by Lear, second Glazman, to adopt. Motion carried.

Workers’ Compensation: $410,000 Total Expenses; $410,000 Other Revenues; Net Cost Zero; Tax Levy Zero. Motion by Jaques, second Borgeson, to adopt. Motion carried.

Information Services: $965,366 Total Expenses; $965,366 Other Revenues; Net Cost Zero; Tax Levy Zero. Motion by Lear, second Raunio, to adopt. Motion carried.

Health Insurance: $5,087,000 Total Expenses; $5,087,000 Other Revenues; Net Cost Zero; Tax Levy Zero. Motion by Quam, second Borgeson, to adopt. Motion carried.

Land Records: $271,153 Total Expenses; $156,000 Other Revenues; $115,153 Net Cost; $115,153 Tax Levy. Motion by Bergman, second Baker, to adopt. Motion carried.

Debt Service: $4,403,229 Total Expenses; $243,115 Other Revenues; $4,160,114 Net Cost; $4,160,114 Tax Levy. Motion by Jaques, second Lear, to adopt. Motion carried.

Direct Tax Relief (Including Sales Tax): Total Expenses Zero; $8,845,500 Other Revenues; ($8,845,500) Net Cost; ($8,845,500) Tax Levy. Motion by Quam, second Lear, to adopt. Motion carried.

2020 BUDGET RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION #73-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Special Charges Levy

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors levy the sum of $469,129.00 as apportioned on taxable property in Douglas County for the year 2019, for the purpose of paying special charges in 2020, as follows:

Recycling/Solid Waste Management $ 84,987.00

City of Superior & Adjacent County Libraries 384,142.00 ______Total 2019 Special Charges $ 469,129.00

Dated this 29th day of October, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous)

ACTION: Motion by Jaques, second Luostari, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #74-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: General Property Tax Levy

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors levy the sum of $17,230,910.00 ($469,129.00 for special charges; $113,855.00 unused 2016 levy; $16,647,926.00 for all other taxes) as apportioned on taxable property in Douglas County for the year 2019, for the purpose of paying general property taxes in 2020.

Dated this 29th day of October, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Administrative Note: Two-thirds vote of board-elect required)

ACTION: Motion by Jaques, second Lear, to adopt. Roll call vote taken and passed with 17 Yes, 0 No, 3 Absent. Absent – Finn, Long, Hendrickson.

RESOLUTION #75-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Budget for 2020

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors approve the sum of $57,258,998.00 ($57,055,861.00 for operating expenditures; $203,137.00 for capital outlay) as the budget for all departments for the year 2020.

Dated this 29th day of October, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous)

ACTION: Motion by Jaques, second Allen, to adopt. Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Pomush, second Leino, to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned at 6:39 p.m. Next regularly scheduled meeting – Thursday, November 21, 2019.

Submitted by,

Susan T. Sandvick Douglas County Clerk

PROCEEDINGS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Thursday, November 21, 2019, 6:00 p.m., Board Room, Second Floor, Government Center 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin

Meeting called to order by Chairman Mark Liebaert.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

Roll call taken by County Clerk Susan Sandvick. There were 18 present, 2 absent. Absent – Mary Lou Bergman, Steven Long. Student Representative present – Sasha Achucarro.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Pomush, second Jaques, to approve October 17 and October 29, 2019, meeting minutes. Motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE

Two items of correspondence were either received and placed on file or referred to the appropriate committee.

PRESENTATIONS

Census 2020 – Robert Gollnik, Partnership Specialist, Chicago Regional Census Bureau, summarized history of the census, the processes for the upcoming 2020 census. He stressed the importance of getting accurate counts, as federal funding of various programs is based on census numbers. Informational handouts on the census were distributed; additional census information will be on Douglas County website census page.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

RESOLUTION #76-19 RESOLUTION BY THE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Subject: Land Sale

WHEREAS, the following parcel of land was advertised on September 6, 13, 20, October 4, 11, 18, 2019, in accordance with Section 76.59, Wisconsin Statutes, and the highest bid received is as follows:

$ 24,751.00 Parcel 24-19: The Northeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (NE1/4 of NE1/4), Section Six (6), Township Forty-three (43), Range Fourteen (14), in Douglas County, Wisconsin, except that parcel more particularly described as:

Part of the North Half of the Northeast Quarter (N1/2NE1/4), Section Six (6), Township Forty-three (43) North, Range Fourteen (14) West, described as follows: Commence at the North one-quarter corner of Section 6; thence N89°21’23”W, 2.69 feet to a point on the centerline of STH 35, which is also a point on a curve concave westerly which has a radius of 11459.16 feet and a

central angle of 1° 27’14”, thence along the arc of said curve 290.75 feet; said curve having a chord bearing and length of S3°16’25”W, and 290.74 feet; thence S4°00’04”W, 492.17 feet; thence N89°21’23”W, 90.15 feet to a point on the west right of way line of STH 35 and the place of beginning; thence continuing N89°21’23”W, 409.85 feet; thence S4°00’04”W, 516.48 feet; thence S89°21’23”E, 439.90 feet to a point on the west right of way line of STH 35; thence N4°00’04”E, 80.00 feet along said right of way; thence N1°42’34”W, 301.50 feet along said right of way; thence N4°00’04”E, 134.72 feet along said right of way to the place of beginning.

Together with an easement over the N1/2NE1/4 of Section 6-43-14 for ingress and egress purposes over an existing driveway easement twenty (20’) in width extending from Highway 35 to the northerly boundary of the above described parcel as presently laid out and constructed, Town of Dairyland (14449S State Highway 35) (DA-010-00050-00), from Brad Gangl, DBA 4 Season Investments LLC. Intended use: Recreational.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, in regular meeting assembled, authorizes the County Clerk to execute quit claim deed on the above named property.

Dated this 21st day of November, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Increase “Profit and Loss on Land Sales Account” by $24,751.00)

ACTION: Motion by Allen, second Jaques, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #77-19 RESOLUTION BY SUPERVISOR JAQUES

Subject: Budgetary Transfers

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of Supervisor Jaques and approves the budgetary transfers as set forth in amended Exhibit B-11- 19.

Dated this 21st day of November, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Included in amended Exhibit B-11-19) (Administrative Note: Two-thirds vote of Board-elect required)

ACTION: Motion by Jaques, second Quam, to adopt. Motion by Jaques, second Quam, to amend motion and add Land Conservation transfer as noted on amended Exhibit B-11-19. Motion carried. Roll call vote taken and passed with 18 Yes, 0 No, 2 Absent. Absent – Bergman, Long.

RESOLUTION #78-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ZONING COMMITTEE

Subject: Livestock Facility Siting Law (ATCP 51) Local Government Control Supported

WHEREAS, State law preempts local governments from regulating Concentrated Livestock Feeding Operations (CAFOs) more stringently than required by the Livestock Facility Siting Law (ATCP 51), and

WHEREAS, the unique geographic features throughout Wisconsin make it necessary to assess the environmental impacts of CAFO’s on a county-by-county basis, and

WHEREAS, Douglas County’s sandy soils create a high risk for groundwater contamination, and clay soils create high risk for surface water contamination, and

WHEREAS, the climate of Douglas County restricts the production of crops which are common in other regions of Wisconsin, and creates a need for nutrient management specific to the soils and crops of this region, and

WHEREAS, the unique features of Douglas County require local management to ensure agricultural practices are performed in a way which meets local conservation goals, and

WHEREAS, opportunity for stronger local siting standards based on “reasonable and scientifically defensible findings of fact” that “clearly show that the standards are needed to protect the public health or safety.” remains very limited.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors recognizes the authority of ATCP 51 to set statewide, minimum standards and procedures for CAFOs but supports lifting the preemption of local control in ATCP 51 and allowing local government to pass more stringent standards and procedures based on reasonable and scientifically defensible findings that clearly show the standards are needed to protect ground and surface water quality and public health or safety anticipating the support of DATCP and WDNR.

Dated this 21st day of November, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Hendrickson, second Glazman, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #79-19 RESOLUTION BY THE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Subject: HOLF Management Addendum to Agreement

WHEREAS, Douglas County entered into a Property Management Agreement with Head of the Lakes Management Group, LLC, for management of the Douglas County fairground property on September 16, 2016, and 95

WHEREAS, the term of the agreement is from January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2019, with an extension of up to three additional years upon notification by the management group and agreement from Douglas County.

WHEREAS, the Head of the Lakes Management Group, LLC, notified Douglas County of its’ desire for an extension in accordance with the terms of the agreement, with the indication that they would be agreeable to allow another group to manage the “fairground” area, with the “racetrack” to remain with them, and

WHEREAS, the Head of the Lakes Management Group, LLC, has been working with a group that is desirous of managing the fairground and is currently working out the details.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accept the recommendations of the Land and Development and approve the attached Addendum to Property Management Agreement (Exhibit C-11-19 to be provided prior to board meeting) between Douglas County and the Head of the Lakes Management Group, LLC.

Dated this 21st of November, 2019.

(Committee Action: Land and Development Committee to take action on November 19, 2019) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Allen, second Jaques, to adopt resolution approving agreement as set forth in Exhibit C-11-19. Motion carried.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: Written report reviewed.

COUNTY BOARD CHAIR REPORT: Chair reported on Towns Association meeting, Superior Days planning progress, revamp of program for County Board student representatives, timber sales, and county’s water testing program.

APPOINTMENTS: By County Board Chair: Motion by Jaques, second Baker, to approve the following appointments: District 11 County Board Supervisor – Mark McGillis; Transportation and Infrastructure Committee – Mark McGillis; Scott Luostari, Vice Chair; Administration Committee – Joseph Moen; Chamber of Commerce – Charlie Glazman for Alan Jaques; Northern Waters Library Services Board – Re-appoint Sue Hendrickson and Courtney Dietsch to 3-year terms (1/20 to 1/23); Census 2020 Complete Count Committee – Jason Serck. Motion carried.

By County Administrator: Motion by Quam, second Hendrickson, to approve the following appointments: Health and Human Services Board – Michael Raunio; Veterans Commission – Sam Pomush; Ron Leino, Chair. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Glazman – Development Association; Jaques – Administration Committee; Quam – Health and Human Services Board; Pomush – Senior Connections; Hendrickson – Land Conservation Committee; Baker – Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Liebaert – Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee.

YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE REPORT: Achucarro summarized the Northwestern High School fall sports and drama activities.

APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS: Motion by Jaques, second Luostari, to approve. Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Pomush, second Quam, to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned 6:45 p.m. Next regularly scheduled meeting – December 19, 2019.

Submitted by,

Susan T. Sandvick Douglas County Clerk

PROCEEDINGS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Thursday, December 19, 2019, 6:00 p.m., Board Room, Second Floor, Government Center 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin

Meeting called to order by Chairman Mark Liebaert.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

Roll call taken by County Clerk Susan Sandvick. There were 20 present, 1 absent. Absent – Susan Hendrickson.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Pomush, second Bergman, to approve November 21, 2019, meeting minutes. Motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE Two items of correspondence were either received and placed on file or referred to the appropriate committee.

PRESENTATIONS

Alexus Gouge´, Northwoods High School Senior, explained the development and very successful “Gordon Fall Fest” which she designed as her Senior Exit Project. Gouge´ selected the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Fund as the recipient of proceeds from the “Gordon Fall Fest”, and presented a check for $4,100 to Douglas County Veterans Services Officer Brian Erickson. Erickson, on behalf of the Douglas County Veterans Services Office, presented Gouge´ with a Certificate of Appreciation. The County Board applauded Gouge´ for her project.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Dan Corbin spoke in support of Amendment to Ordinance #5.04 on behalf of Northwest Trails Association, and thanked the Highway Department and Douglas County Board for their support.

ORDINANCES

AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE #5.04 ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE ROUTES AND OPERATION

5.04 ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE AND UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLE ROUTES AND OPERATION

THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION I. INTENT

Following due consideration of the recreational and economic value to connect access businesses and residences and to make trail connections opportunities and weighted against possible dangers, public health, liability aspects, terrain involved, traffic density and history of

automobile traffic, this ordinance has been created pursuant to County Board authority under Wis. Statutes 59.02, 23.33(11)(am) and 23.33(8)(b) as amended.

SECTION II. ATV/UTV ROUTES

County trunk highways designated as ATV/UTV routes shall be established and approved by the Highway Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and Douglas County Board of Supervisors. The Highway Transportation and Infrastructure Committee shall develop policies and procedures for designation of ATV/UTV routes. including appropriate criteria for making a designation. Any modification to a designated ATV/UTV route shall be approved by the Transportation and Infrastructure Highway Committee. A copy of ATV routes, along with a map showing their location, shall be kept on file at the Highway Department. The Douglas County Highway Department shall have the authority to close or terminate any ATV route on the County Trunk Highway System, subject to approval by the Highway Committee.

The following routes are established:

A. CTH A, Pioneer Trail to Hunter=s Lane; one mile; B. CTH B, Otto Road to Najt Road; .2 miles; C. CTH B, Church Road to Hallberg Road; approximately one-half mile; D. CTH BB, Breitzman Lake Road to Gandy Dancer Trail; .2 miles; E. CTH T, Swedish Highway to North Road; one mile; F. CTH T, Rocky Brooke Trail to Crotte Brooke Trail; .5 miles; G. CTH T, Big Beaver Road to Town Road FF (One Buck); .75 miles; H. CTH Y, Bass Lake Road to Snowberry Lane; .5 miles; I. CTH Y, Eau Claire River to RR overpass; .3 miles; extend all the way to Wild Rivers Trail, west on CTH Y; J. CTH S, East Lake Boulevard to South Lake Boulevard; approximately one mile; K. CTH H, Leppanen Road to Kauppi Road; one mile; L. CTH C, Corridor 43 (Finn Road) of Snowmobile Trail to Mertes Road; .25 miles;

M. CTH L, East Lyman Lake Road ending South Lyman Lake Road; .5 miles; N. CTH A from Sjoberg Road to Jerseth Road; 1.7 miles; O. CTH E from Bebe Road to Wasko Road; .4 miles; P. CTH L from S. Lyman Lake Road to Pikes Peak South Road; 1.0 miles; Q. CTH A from Jackson Box Road to Lucas Road; .4 miles; R. CTH M from Jackson Box Road to Holmes Camp Road; 1.0 miles; S. CTH E from Old #11 Road to Middle River Road; .25 miles; T. CTH U from USH 2 to Tri-County Corridor; .1 miles; U. Business 53, Solon Springs, Holly Lucius Road to North Boundary Road; 1.7 miles; V. County Trunk BB, School Forest Road to Breitzman Lake Road; 1 mile; W. County Trunk Highway A, Michelsky Road to Tri-Lakes Road; ½ mile; X. County Trunk Highway B from the Najt Road to Kopper Kettle parking lot; ½ mile; Y. County Trunk Highway T from Chipmunk Hollow Road to East Lakewood Drive; 99

½ mile; and Z. County Trunk Highway Y from the western entrance of Eau Claire Acres Circle to Connors Meadow Road; 0.568 mile. AA. County Trunk Highway Y from East Mail Road to Barron Drive; ¼ mile; BB. County Trunk Highway E from Sam Anderson Hill Road north; 1.48 miles; CC. County Trunk Highway P from Middle River Road to Gravel Pit Road; 0.34 mile; DD. County Trunk Highway S from E Hazel Prairie Road to S Sandmon Road; 2.08 miles; EE. CTH AA and CTH A from CTH AA and B53 to CTH A & Sjoberg Road; 1 mile; FF. CTH A from Jersett Road to Jackson Drive; 0.8 miles; GG. CTH A from East Tower Fire Lane to Empire Wilderness Road; 1.6 miles; HH. CTH B from Wild Rivers Trail to Okersone Road; .75 miles; II. CTH E from Middle River Road to Rockmont Road; 1.3 miles; JJ. CTH M from West Crotte Brooke Road to STH 35; 4.7 miles; KK. CTH W from STH 105 to Irondale Road; 2.5 miles; LL. CTH A from Tri Lakes Road to Half Mile Road; 1.47 miles; MM. CTH A from Wild Rivers Trail to City of Superior Limit; 2.40 miles; NN. CTH A from Bounty Road to Jackson Box Trail; 1.97 miles; OO. CTH B from CTH A to Oakland Road; 0.50 mile; PP. CTH B from Oakland Road to Eastman Road; 0.48 mile; QQ. CTH C from STH 35 to Darrow Road; 0.72 mile; RR. CTH F from Degerman Road to Tri-County Corridor; 1.76 miles; and SS. CTH T from STH 35 to Rocky Brook Trail; 3.24 miles.

A. All county highways within the unincorporated areas of Douglas County, with the exceptions as noted in Section B herein, are designated as ATV/UTV Routes. In addition, that portion of any State Highway for which the county has received approval from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation as an ATV/UTV route is also designated as a county ATV/UTV route and is subject to regulation or designation by the governing body of such city, town or village.

B. The following county highway segments are not designated as ATV/UTV routes:

1. CTH B, STH 35 to CTH A; 2.78 miles. This segment is closed due to Federal funding for the current bicycle lane; and

2. CTH Y, STH 27 to 2.12 miles south. This segment under Bayfield County jurisdiction.

3. CTH B, Degerman Road to Fitch Avenue; 1.28 miles.

C. After the enactment of this ordinance, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee may by resolution close or restrict any specific county highway or segment of county highway to ATV/UTV use. Closed or restricted highways or segments of highway will be signed in accordance with Section V(A) of this ordinance and a copy of closed or restricted ATV/UTV routes, along with a map showing their location, shall be kept on file at the Highway Department and posted on the Douglas County Website.

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D. The Douglas County Highway Department has the authority to close or restrict ATV/UTV use on any of the highways under its jurisdiction if damage to the highway results or where public safety is adversely affected as a result of ATV/UTV use. Actions under this section may be reviewed by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

E. The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee shall review this ordinance annually with the Highway Department giving a report on highway damage and the Sheriff’s Department giving a report on ATV/UTV violations, crashes and safety concerns.

SECTION III. ATV/UTV ROUTES ONLY ON ROADWAY

All ATV’s and UTV’s shall operate only on the paved portion of the roadway. Operation on the gravel shoulders, grassy inslope, ditches, or other highway right-of-way is prohibited and illegal.

SECTION IV. OPERATION OF ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES AND UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLES ON COUNTY HIGHWAYS

A. All ATV operators shall observe posted roadway speed limits for ATV operation. ATV/UTV operation shall be subject to all provisions of WI Stats. 23.33, which is adopted as part of this ordinance by reference.

B. All ATV operators shall ride in single file on the right hand side of the paved portion of the highway. No person may operate an ATV or UTV on countyhighways unless the owner or operator has in effect a liability insurance policy providing coverage consistent with the liability insurance required for automobile operators by the State of Wisconsin and has in his or her immediate possession proof that he or she is in compliance.

C. All ATV operators shall have their headlight illuminated, and taillight if available, while operating on a county highway. Persons 16 years of age or older must possess a valid driver’s license to operate an ATV or UTV on a county highway.

D. No persons under the age of 16 may operate an ATV or UTV on county highways during the hours between sunset and sunrise.

D.E. No one under 12 years of age is allowed to operate an ATV or UTV on a county highway and Aall ATV operators who are born after January 1, 1988, and operating on a county highway are required to have an ATV Safety Certificate. No one under 12 years of age is allowed to operate an ATV on a county highway.

F. No person under 16 years of age may operate an ATV or UTV on a county highway unless the person is accompanied by his or her parent or guardian or by a person who is at least 18 years of age who is designated by the parent or guardian.

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Anyone accompanying those under 16 years of age must possess a valid driver’s license. E G. All ATV operators and passengers under 18 years old shall wear protective headgear while operating on county highways. No person may operate or be a passenger on an ATV or UTV without wearing protective headgear of the type required in section 347.485(1)(a), Wi Statutes unless the person is a least 18 years of age.

H. All ATV’s and UTV’s shall display either a Wisconsin registration or a Nonresident Trail Pass while operating on county highways.

I ATV/UTV operators shall not exceed 25 MPH on any county highway.

J. All ATV/UTV operators shall ride in single file on the right hand side of the paved portion of the highway. K. All ATV/UTV operators are required to display a lighted headlamp and tail lamp while operating on a county highway.

SECTION V. SIGNAGE OF ALL-TERRAIN AND UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLE ROUTES

Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 23.33(8)(d), the following restrictions are placed on the use of all-terrain vehicle routes designated by this ordinance:

A. Routes shall be marked with uniform all-terrain vehicle route signs in accordance with s. NR 64.12(7), Wisconsin Administrative Code. The Douglas County Highway Department has sole responsibility for ATV/UTV signage on county highways. No person may do any of the following in regard to signs marking all- terrain vehicle routes: Highways shall be marked with uniform all-terrain vehicle route signs in accordance with s. NR 64.12(7), Wisconsin Administrative Code and installed on the county highways at the following locations:

1. At all intersecting State highways; 2. At the borders of adjacent counties, the City of Superior and the State of Minnesota; and 3. Other locations deemed necessary.

B. ATV/UTV operation shall be subject to all provisions of WI Stats. 23.33, which is adopted as part of this ordinance by reference. Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 23.33(8)(f), No person may do any of the following in regard to signs marking all- terrain vehicle routes:

1. Intentionally remove, damage, deface, move, or obstruct any uniform all- terrain vehicle route or trail sign or standard or intentionally interfere with the effective operation of any uniform all-terrain vehicle route or trail sign.

2. Possess any uniform all-terrain vehicle route or trail sign or standard of the type established by the department for the warning, instruction or information of the public, unless he or she obtained the uniform all-terrain 102

vehicle route or trail sign or standard in a lawful manner. Possession of a uniform all-terrain vehicle route or trail sign or standard creates a rebuttable presumption of illegal possession.

SECTION VI. ENFORCEMENT

This ordinance shall be enforced by any officer employed by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department or any other law enforcement official as set forth in Wisconsin Statute 23.33(12).

SECTION VII. VIOLATIONS/PENALTY

The penalty for operating an ATV/UTV off the roadway of a designated ATV/UTV route (i.e., the gravel shoulder, grassy inslope, ditch, or other highway right-of-way) or violating any other provision of this ordinance shall result in a forfeiture of not less than $25.00 or more than $500.00, plus court costs. Citations may be issued in accordance with the attached deposit schedule, which does not include law enforcement training penalties, jail assessments or other applicable costs.

SECTION VIII. SEVERABILITY

Should any sub-section, clause, or provision of this ordinance be declared by the Court to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the section as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid.

SECTION IX. MAINTENANCE

Designation of segments of the Douglas County Highway System as ATV/UTV routes does not impose upon the Douglas County Highway Department a greater duty of care or responsibility for maintenance of those segments than for any other segment of county highway. Operators of ATV’s/UTV’s on county highways assume all the usual and normal risks of ATV/UTV operation.

SECTION X. EFFECTIVE DATE

This ordinance becomes effective immediately upon passage by the County Board of Supervisors and publication shall take effect June 1, May 22, 2020.

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DEPOSIT SCHEDULE

1. Illegal Operation of an ATV off roadway. $200.00 2. Speeding, on or off roadway: a. 1 - 10 $100.00 b. 11 - 15 $150.00 c. 16 - 19 $200.00 d. 20 - 24 $250.00 e. 25 and over $300.00 3. Failure to Operate Single File $150.00 4. Failure to Illuminate Headlights or Taillights $150.00 5. Operating an ATV Without Safety Certificate $150.00 6. Operating an ATV Without Protective Headgear $150.00 7. Damage to Route or ATV Sign or Removal of Sign $500.00 8. Illegal Possession of ATV Sign $250.00

Dated this 21st day of May, 2009.

Amendments: June 18, 2009 January 21, 2016 March 18, 2010 April 14, 2016 May 20, 2010 January 19, 2017 March 17, 2011 January 18, 2018 July 21, 2011 May 21, 2018 May 15, 2014 October 18, 2018 November 19, 2015 January 17, 2019

Dated this 19th day of December, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Baker, second Luostari, to adopt. Motion by Baker, second Quam, to amend ordinance and change effective date to May 22, 2020. Motion carried. Motion to adopt ordinance as amended, carried.

RESOLUTIONS

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RESOLUTION #80-19 RESOLUTION BY THE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Subject: Memorandum of Understanding with Village of Oliver

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Land and Development Committee and re-establishes Memorandum of Understanding with Village of Oliver for sale of county parcels as set forth in Exhibit A-12-19.

Dated this 19th day of December, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Allen, second Jaques, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #81-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Assistant Corporation Counsel Position

RESOLVED that the Doug las County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendations of the Administration Committee and approves Assistant Corporation Counsel from part-time to full-time position as follows:

Department: Corporation Counsel Position: Assistant Corporation Counsel Request: From Part-Time to Full-Time Committee Action: Unanimous

BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that the position is effective immediately.

Dated this 19th day of December, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Increase personnel cost $54,970; reimbursement from Child Support and Health and Human Services approximately $46,725)

ACTION: Motion by Quam, second Ryan, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #82-19 RESOLUTION BY THE FOREST, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE AND ADMINISTRATIONCOMMITTEE

Subject: Forestry Reforestation Reserve Fund

WHEREAS, Resolution #70-11, adopted by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors on October 20, 2011, established a non-lapsing disaster recovery fund to be used exclusively for

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reforestation, forest improvement, site rehabilitation wildland fire suppression, forest product market stabilization, and forest infrastructure reconstruction, and

WHEREAS, excess revenue from all timber harvesting resulting from the 2011 wind storms established the reserve, but no annual funding mechanism has been established.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendations of the Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee and Administration Committee and renames the reserve fund “Reforestation Reserve Fund” and annually reserve 1.25% of gross timber sales revenues in the fund, capping it at $350,000.

Dated this 19th day of December, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: $45,000 added to Reforestation Reserve annually until cap is reached)

ACTION: Motion by Baker, second Bergman, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #83-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Purchasing Policy Approved

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Administration Committee and approves Purchasing Policy as set forth in Exhibit B-12- 19.

Dated this 19th day of December, 2019. (Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Jaques, second Baker, to adopt. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #84-19 RESOLUTION BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Agreements with Reliance Systems for Douglas County Jail Inmate Communication Services

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendations of the Public Safety Committee and Administration Committee and approves agreements between Reliance Systems and Douglas County as set forth in Exhibit C-12-19.

Dated this 19th day of December, 2019. (Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Pomush, second Raunio, to adopt. Motion carried. 106

RESOLUTION #85-19 RESOLUTION BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Subject: Budgetary Transfers

RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Administration Committee and approves the budgetary transfers as set forth in Exhibit D- 12-19.

Dated this 19th day of December, 2019.

(Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: Included in Exhibit D-12-19) (Administrative Note: Two-thirds vote of Board-elect required)

ACTION: Motion Ryan, second Jaques, to approve. Roll call vote taken and passed with 20 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent. Absent – Hendrickson.

RESOLUTION #86-19 RESOLUTION BY THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD

Subject: Non-Partisan Procedure for Preparation of Legislative and Congressional Redistricting Plans Supported

WHEREAS, currently under the state constitution the legislature is directed to redistrict legislative districts according to the number of inhabitants at its next session following the decennial federal census by the majority party; and at the same intervals, the legislature also reapportions congressional districts pursuant to federal law, and

WHEREAS, legislative and congressional redistricting plans enacted pursuant to this procedure are used to elect members of the legislature and members of congress in the fall of the second year following the year of the census, and

WHEREAS, historically, legislative and congressional plans in Wisconsin have been subject to partisan influence that puts the desires of the politicians ahead of the electoral prerogative of the people, and

WHEREAS, the 2011 process to draw the maps and fight litigation contesting those maps cost taxpayers nearly $1.9 million, and

WHEREAS, a panel of federal district court judges has ruled that the redistricting that was done in Wisconsin 2011 was unconstitutional, and

WHEREAS, redistricting to achieve partisan gains is improper, whether it is done by Republicans or Democrats.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors insists upon the creation of a nonpartisan procedure for the preparation of legislative and congressional redistricting plans. 107

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the process promotes more accountability and transparency and prohibits the consideration of voting patterns, party information, and incumbents’ residence information or demographic information in drawing the maps except as necessary to ensure minority participation as required by the U.S. Constitution.

BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk submit a copy of this resolution to Governor Evers, the Wisconsin Counties Association, Wisconsin Towns Association, Wisconsin League of Municipalities, all Wisconsin state legislators, and each Wisconsin county.

Dated this 19th day of December, 2019. (Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None)

ACTION: Motion by Quam, second Ryan, to adopt. Motion by Allen, second Baker, to amend resolution and sponsor by County Board. Motion carried. Motion to adopt resolution as amended, carried.

RESOLUTION #87-19 RESOLUTION BY THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD

Subject: Waiver from Federal Rules Excluding Institutional Stays from Medicaid Coverage

WHEREAS, federal rules exclude patients age 22-64 years of age from Medicaid coverage in an Institute for Mental Disease (IMD), resulting in high costs to Wisconsin counties for individuals with mental illness who require short-term placement, and

WHEREAS, the IMD rule works against the provision of necessary health care treatment, and path to recovery, for young and middle-aged adults with brain disorders, and

WHEREAS, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued an invitation to states to apply for a waiver of this exclusion, allowing states to receive federal reimbursement for the cost of treatment in an IMD.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors does hereby urge the Governor and legislature to submit an application for a waiver from CMS of the Medicaid IMD exclusion to allow federal reimbursement of short term acute care and transition planning for persons with serious and persistent mental illness.

BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to Governor Evers, Douglas County legislators in the Assembly and Senate, and the Wisconsin Counties Association.

Dated this 19th day of December, 2019. (Committee Action: Unanimous) (Fiscal Note: None) ACTION: Motion by Quam, second Jaques, to adopt. Motion by Jaques, second Quam, to amend and sponsor by County Board. Motion carried. Motion to adopt resolution as amended, carried. 108

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: 2019 sales tax is $450,000 over projection; interest income $160,000 over projection; timber sales revenue also above projection. Recruitment for several positions in progress.

COUNTY BOARD CHAIR REPORT: Thanked Bong and Glazman for Youth Leadership presentation, and Douglas County Highway Department staff for work during recent storms; discussions in progress with DNR over wolf population; sent letters on behalf of County Board supporting Town of Summit highway project grant and AirFiber internet service to rural areas.

APPOINTMENT: Motion by Baker, second Jaques, to approve the appointment of Dave Sletten as Director of Emergency Management/General Services as recommended by Administrator Doucette. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Liebaert – Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee, and Superior Days; Baker – Douglas County Security and Facilities Committee.

APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS: Motion by Jaques, second Baker, to approve. Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Allen, second Baker, to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned at 6:47 p.m. Next regularly scheduled meeting – January 16, 2020.

Submitted by,

Susan T. Sandvick Douglas County Clerk

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