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HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
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TO: Robert Boche, Chairman
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Transpo�;tation Committee Chairman, George 51nc1ear
COMMITTER TIC: St, Croix County Transportation Committee
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DATI� bF MR�'Y�Gs Februezy 28, 1996
TINS: 8:00 A.M.
LOCATION" St. Croix County Highway Department Office, Hammond
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Review Paver Proposals
Review New Richmond Golf Couree Reguegt/CTH "K°
Joint Meeting with Planning & Development Re: 35/�4 Corxidor lo:oo A.M.
Review 1995 Year -End Fund Balances
Review Truck Body Propo�sal�s
Review 3/4 Ton Pickup Proposals
Review Three fSectior► Mower Proposals
Review Glenwood Fair tirounds Proposal
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PO55IBLE AGENDA TTEKS FOR NEXT !L$BTZNG:
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(Agenda not necessarily presented in this order.)
SUBMITTED BY: Daniel J. Fedderly, P.E.; Highway Commissioner
DATE: February 22, 1996
QUAi.ITY • BFFICIBNCY • PRIDE
MINUTES OF THE ST.CROIX COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Meeting of February 28, 1996
The meeting was called to order by Vice -Chairman, King at 8:05 A.M. Roll
call was taken with Draxler, Grant, Menter, and King in attendance, with
Sinclear arriving at 9:20 A.M.
A motion was made by Menter, seconded by Grant, to adopt the agenda as
published: Motion carried.
The following dates have been previously set: March 7, 1996 at 8:00 A.M.,
with Menter and Sinclear reviewing vouchers at 7:00 A.M.; and March 21,
1996 at 8:00 A.M.
A motion was made by Menter, seconded by Draxler, to approve the minutes as
mailed to the members. Motion carried.
Announcements & Correspondences: Harer reviewed an informational salt
usage chart by beat detailing the increased salt usage on state, county,
and local roads this season; and inventory of I-94 plastic culvert liner
projects being proposed for construction.
Fedderly handed out a thank you card from Grant; a letter to the Town of
Somerset regarding a county -wide building/road subdivision inspector; a
letter to the Towns of Hudson, Troy, and the City of Hudson requesting a
position regarding the sale of the old Hudson shop land to WisDOT for a
"park and ride" facility; a Hudson newspaper article on CTH "UU"
engineering proposals; a notice on the state's proposed reconstruction of
STH 63 bridge in the Town of Cylon, an Osceola Sun letter to the editor
regarding how well St. Croix County Highway Department maintains roads, a
WCRPC report on bike path planning; the Stillwater Bridge relocation order
and right-of-way plat, and a newspaper article on the state requiring a
guarantee for work done by contractors. Which may increase the cost of
projects while decreasing the level of maintenance done for those projects.
Fedderly reviewed the final draft of the resolution taking over 13nth
Avenue (Glenwood cut -across) as CTH "G" motioned on at the last meeting.
The Committee signed this resolution so it can be addressed at the March
county board session.
Review Paver Proposals: Fedderly discussed and reviewed the cost to repair
the current paver and the possibility of purchasing a new screed for the
current paver verses purchasing a new paver. Three Committee members and
three department employees will view a newly engineered screed that is
designed to fit the current paver as a cost effective alternative to
purchasing a new paver on February 29, 1996.
Review New Richmond Golf Course Request/CTH "K": Gary Johnson, New
Richmond Golf Course Manager, presented an overview of the area created
when CTH "K" was relocated near the golf course. He showed a map of future
developments the golf course desires. After questions regarding traffic
count, crossing safety, golf cart path options and land purchasing
alternatives; Mr. Johnson indicated that the New Richmond Golf Course will
submit a formal offer to purchase the roughly two acres of excess right-of-
way along CTH "K" from the Highway Department.
Review Three Section Mower Proposals: Schofield reviewed proposals
received for one three section rotary mower. A motion was made by Menter,
seconded by King, to purchase one John Deere 1518 three section mower from
Polfus Implement of New Richmond for a total price of $7,600.00. Motion
carried.
Review 3/4 Ton Pickup Proposals: Schofield and Fedderly reviewed
proposaIs received for one 3/4 ton pickup truck. A motion was made by
Draxler, seconded by Grant, to purchase -one Ford F250 HD pickup truck from
Roen Ford of River Falls for a total price of $16,024.00. Motion carried.
ST. CROIX COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MINUTES
February 28, 1996
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Review Truck Body Proposals: Fedderly and Schofield reviewed proposals
received for four various truck boxes. A motion was made by King, seconded
by Draxler, to purchase one Gallion U570/850CDA scissors lift 7-8 yard
maintenance truck box from TEAM Wisconsin of Cedar Falls for a total price
of $3,918.00, Motion carried.
A motion was made by Menter, seconded by Grant, to purchase one spread and
dump Champion GI-85 maintenance truck box from Monroe Truck Equipment of
Marshfield for a total price of $10,393.00. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Draxler, seconded by King, to purchase two Beau ROC
LTT fully heated 12-14 yard hauling truck boxes from TEAM Wisconsin of
Cedar Falls for a total price of $17,584.00. Motion carried.
Review Glenwood Fair Grounds Proposal: The Committee, Fedderly, Dorsey,
and Burke discussed plans presented to the county for a grocery store being
built in the location of the present Glenwood Highway Department and
fairgrounds north driveway. Fedderly will review the map and how it will
affect Highway Department operations. The Transportation Committee's
concern is with access to our building only.
Joint Meeting with Planning & Development Re: 35/_64_ Corridor: The
Transportation Committee and staff, Planning & Development Committee and
staff, and WisDOT planning staff members met at 10*30 A.M. Individuals
present included Draxler, Grant, King, Sinclear, Menter, Dorsey, Raymond,
Burke, Denzer, Fodroczi, Fedderly, Terry Pederson of WisDOT Planning, and
Marty Beekman of WisDOT Planning.
The group discussed the 35/64 corridor design philosophy of an expressway
to a freeway concept and the objectives through four mapped alternatives
for the Stillwater Bridge approach area. Beekman commended St. Croix
County in their efforts with this project.
After extensive review of alternatives, cost comparisons, and options; a
motion was made by Menter, seconded by Dorsey, to support alternative #150,
whereby an overpass is constructed at 150th Avenue. Motion carried.
A meeting of this group and town board members in the area will be
scheduled to discuss the pros and cons of each alternative for a general
consensus prior to a public meeting.
Other Business: The Planning & Development and the Transportation
Committee discussed subdivision road inspection as well as developer issues
and concerns.
Fedderly re-emphasized the Highway Departments requirement for fully
engineered plans on any road which is intended to be turned over to a
township after construction. The Transportation Committee supported this
requirement with the general agreement of Planning and Development
Committee.
Review 1995 Year -End Fund Balances: Ramberg and Fedderly reviewed the 1995
year-end fund balances comparing them to the 1994 year-end fund balances.
Adjournment: A motion was made by Draxler, seconded by Grant, to adjourn
at 125 P.M. Motion carried.
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