DATE: Monday, September 22, 2008
PLACE:
Room 213
West Square Building
Baraboo WI
Members present: Virgil Hartje, Tommy Lee Bychinski, Joan Fordham, Henry Netzinger, Paul Endres, Art Carlson, Teri Langer, Bill Higgins
Members absent: Larry Schroeder, Linda Borleske
Others present: Kathy Schauf, Kerry Beghin, Kim Gochanour, Tim Stieve Dale Jaedike, Alene Kleczek, Steven Bach, ICF Representative, Bill McClary, Marty Krueger, Nick Thompson HEA via remote connection and Rick Moore HEA via remote connection, Media.
The meeting was called to order and certification of Open Meeting compliance was given at 4:00 p.m. by Paul Endres, Chair of the Building Committee and Board of Trustees The agenda was approved on a motion by Bychinski, second by Netzinger and a unanimous vote of the Committee.
Motion by Hartje, second by Bychinski to approve minutes from prior meeting.
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K. Lucht presented information on rail usage, future trends, the existing condition of the Merrimac bridge and then recommended that a comprehensive engineering study be considered. The recommendation is for a combination of level two (2) and level three (3) analysis in order to be deemed complete. There are no concerns regarding the bridge for current traffic levels. Concern exists over the ability of the structure to withstand future use. The current alternative if the Merrimac bridge fails is to repair if the bridge as needed if service were to be disrupted. There is no guarantee that repairs would be made.
The merits of State ownership were questioned. UP has expressed a desire to sell the entire line from Madison to Reedsburg, not just a portion of the line (re: bridge).
B. Stenner presented background. Greg Jewell presented a Powerpoint that had been shown previously in the Town of Spring Green. River Valley Flood Control Investigation. Alternatives will be investigated for feasibility. Cost analysis will be provided as well. Request for participation in the funding of the study, no amount stipulated.
Vision: To maintain and enhance the quality of life that defines the area, making Sauk County the "County of Choice" for individuals and businesses.
Program Summary: Coordinated, collaborative effort to provide a working platform for initiatives that generate a climate conducive to the development of all County resources.
Short Term Goal: Maintain rail service to Sauk County.
Objective: Participate in discussions with the State and other parties regarding the development of a bimodal bypass around the villages of Prairie du Sac and Sauk City.
Discussion of components of budgetary request. Motion by Lehman, second by Dippel, to approve a budget request of $25,000 for the County portion of a bridge study if it should occur. Motion carried.
Motion by Zowin, second by Huffacker, to approve a budget request of $10,000 for a cost share in the River Valley Flood Control Investigation due to the County presence in the Tri-county airport and County Forest in the Town of Spring Green.
Motion withdrawn.
Motion by Zowin, second by Huffacker, to postpone action on the request by the Town of Spring Green till next month.
Motion carried.
Monday, October 27, 2008; 6:30 p.m.
Motion by Zowin, second by Huffacker to postpone the remainder of the agenda items and adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted: Kathy Zowin, Economic Development Committee Secretary