TOWN OF KILDARE
*SUMMARY OF PLAN COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 10, 2007

Present: Chairman Leo Muller, Members Dennis Franek, Patti Thompson, Linda Winterstein, and Thomas Guyse and 15 citizens.

1. Call to order at 8:20 p.m. in the Kildare Town Hall by Chairman Muller.

2. Public comments:
- Dana Watters asked for clarification on revaluations and subdivision assessments; members provided some information and suggested she contact the assessor.
- Dale Ganske commented that he had been planning to purchase 20 acres with intent to subdivide and a possible land division moratorium made it difficult for him to decide whether to purchase.

3. Motion by Winterstein to approve minutes of the December 13, 2006 meeting; second by Muller; carried by voice vote of 5 ayes.

4. Land Division
- After much discussion, motion by Guyse to recommend disapproval of the McKeough Land Company request for variance (2006-001) to decrease minimum lot size (parcels 29014TKL973/975/977 north of the Wisconsin River Highlands subdivision); second by Muller; 3 voice votes in favor (Guyse, Thompson, Muller), 1 voice vote against (Winterstein), and 1 recusal by Franek who is a member of the town board and will be taking final action on the request.
- After review of proposed Pope subdivision of 182 acres into 12 lots (parcels 29014TKL536/537/ 729/730/732 along 55th St), motion by Muller to recommend approval of the land division; second by Guyse; 4 voice votes in favor with 1 recusal by Franek who is a member of the town board and will be taking final action on the request.
- Members discussed a possible land division moratorium but noted that the matter was on the February Town Board agenda. Motion by Winterstein to table discussion until the February meeting, which is after the Town Board meeting; second by Franek; carried by voice vote of 5 ayes.

5. Comprehensive Plan
- Franek advised that Bret Davies of the JC Land Information Office refused to provide a formal, signed agreement on cost for preparing aerial maps but indicated that he would do so for about $120 ($500 max). Winterstein suggested sending a confirmation letter so the Commission had something in writing. Guyse offered to retrieve aerial maps from his computer and bring them to the next meeting; before sending anything in writing to the JC LIO.
- Due to time, motion by Muller to table review of the community survey results until the February meeting; second by Franek; carried by voice vote of 5 ayes.

6. February Agenda Items:
- Aerial mapping
- Community survey results

7. Motion by Thompson to adjourn; second by Muller; meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.




Linda Winterstein, Town Clerk

*Note: This summary is posted on the town website until the formal minutes are approved.
Formal minutes are maintained by Secretary Thomas Guyse; contact him for additional
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