Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
The Town of Lakewood Plan Commission
Town of Lakewood
May 14, 2007 6:00 p.m.
In Attendance: Adriane (Gigi) Bartels, Scott Van Laanen, Ted Schuurmans, Greg Weyers, Marlene Sauriol and Lee Spletter
Excused: None
Guests: (See attached)
1. Call to Order:
Chairperson Greg Weyers called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda:
Marlene Sauriol requested that approval of the February 12, 2007, Additional Item Minutes be added to the Agenda. Ted Schuurmans requested that sidewalks on Glenbrook Way be added to the Agenda. A motion was made by Ted Schuurmans to approve the Agenda as amended and Marlene Sauriol seconded the motion. Gigi Bartels abstained. Motion was passed.
3. Approval of Minutes:
a. February 12, 2007
Gigi Bartels requested that the last paragraph of the minutes wherein �Best Western Lodge contractor illegally tied� should read �Best Western Lodge contractor tied without permission or permits.� Correction was agreed to by the Commission. A motion was made by Gigi Bartels and seconded by Scott Van Laanen to approve minutes as amended. Motion was passed.
b. April 9, 2007
A motion was made by Ted Schuurmans and seconded by Marlene Sauriol to approve the minutes of April 9, 2007. Motion was passed.
4. CSM Plat, Conditional Use Permits, Rezones and Other Proposals:
No requests.
5. New Business Authorized by Law:
a. Dick Liebel � Wind Electric System.
Mr. Liebel presented a possible installation of a small wind generated electric system for his house on Forrester Road. At this point in his research, he feels it is not cost effective. He needs to have a survey done from the company that would install it. When he gets to some dollar figure, he will then come back to the Commission with any input. A conditional use permit would then be required under his zoning. No further action is needed from the Commission at this time.
b. Waubee Lodge Hotel Condo Project
Tom Wurzer was present as to his new lodge, restaurant and possible hotel condos. A copy of a letter from Smet Construction to the County requesting their review of any zoning issues was presented by Greg Weyers for the inspection of the Commission. Tom Wurzer confirmed that none of the hotel condos will be permanent residences. He said that the County zoning issue is about land use. Tom Wurzer is working on implementing a hotel condo plat. It was agreed that Tom Wurzer will e-mail a draft of the preliminary by-laws to Greg Weyers for review by the Commission. Tom Wurzer indicated that everything at the County level seems to revolve around them getting corporation counsel input. Nothing has been accomplished on this to date. A motion was made by Ted Schuurmans and seconded by Greg Weyers to place on the June 11, 2007, meeting Agenda (Old Business) an item requesting the Town Board to inquire of the County as to the status of the hotel condo matter. Motion was passed.
c. Sidewalks � Glenbrook Way
Ted Schuurmans noted that the sidewalks on Glenbrook Way are extending out into North Road and could cause damage. This issue should be brought up to the Town Board. Gigi Bartels noted that Foth was the engineer for this project and that the Town Board should talk with the engineers about this problem. No motion was made as it was not posted on the Agenda. This item should be placed on the June 11, 2007, Agenda.
6. All Old Business Authorized by Law:
a. Storm Water Problem � St. Mary�s Road and County F.
Because the engineering work would be over $10,000.00, the Town Board put the work out on bids. Three firms which have put in bids are Robert E. Lee, Foth and U.P. Engineering. Gigi Bartels moved that the Town Board refer the bids back to the Commission for review. There should be ample time to review prior to the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Greg Weyers. Motion was passed.
7. All Other Business.
Marlene Sauriol requested a listing of expiration tenures for all Commission members as she could not find this in her files. It was noted that the terms of Greg Weyers and Scott Van Laanen had expired on April 30, 2007. This matter is to be referred to the Town Board for appointment. As it was not on the Agenda for this meeting, this item is to be placed on the Agenda for June 11, 2007, and then referred to the Town Board for appointment.
There was no other business.
A motion was made by Gigi Bartels and seconded by Marlene Sauriol to adjourn the meeting at 6: 55 p.m. Motion was passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Marlene Sauriol
Marlene Sauriol, Secretary
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