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ST. CROIX COUNTY 130ARD OF SUPERVISORS
SESSIONS
TUESDAY ®- �TOVEI.1BEPL 9, 1976 & ITED�IFESDAY 11-0711MEF, 10, 15,76
COURTHOUSE, I ,, MUDSON1
Compiled by Chairman, Norman E. Anderson
Board called to order by Chairman Anderson
Ikv'VOCATION: Pastor Glade ®® TRINITY LUTF.EhAN CHURCH -® '-ft-UTD50N
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: By Clerk.
Consideration of the minutes of theprevious Session.
AN N'OUNCIIJIEN TS
1. Parking Stickers
2. Reading of Rule 111911
3. Introduction of Guests
4. Date of Next Session.
5.
9:30 A.M. November 9, 1976
Report of Springsted Inc. on County Investment Program and bids for 1976 program.
Kingsley Forness®
BEARING ON PRESENTATION A11D ADOPTION OF 1977 BUDGET— Auditor James Steel
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OLD BUSINESS
Consideration & Action on 2nd Reading Resolutions.
1. Hiring 8 County Patrol Officers 1-1
2. County Aid Construction & Maintenance
3. County Aid Bridge Construction
4. 'Purchase of highway Equipment
5. Advance or transfer of Construction Funds
6. Transfer $65,000.00 from General Fund to Highway Materials
7. Shelter Home Care Facility
8. County Personnel Policy
Report of Highway Committee on County Surveyor
Report from the District Attorney on allowing the Humane Society to hold stray
Dogs.
Report on Committee appointments. Dutch Elm Disease and Pu.-iic Protection Coir.Zitt&e
Correspondence
NDT BUSINESS:
Mileage & Per Diem for November Session
PersonalPropertycharge-backs
Illegal Taxes and cancellation ofoutstanding, checks
Reports of Assessors on Dog Listings
Dog Claim on Anima -Is
Claims of Doctors submitted by County Judge
Report from District Attorny on Sheriff's Blotter
First reading 6-f Resolutions J
REPORTS OF COIRZaTTEE A20 BOARD CHAIRMEN
14Y OTHER MAT LERS To COME BEFOEE THE BOARD FOR DISCUSSION,
ADJOURi�Y_i4T
This age_Ada na7 y not be necessarily presented Jn this ord-1,1r.
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Two Day Regular Session
November 9, 1976
9:00 A. M.
Board called to order by Chairman Anderson.
:r.vocatlon by Rev. Eugene Glade, Trinity Lutheran Church, Hudson.
P,Iedge of Alleginace to the Flag by all present.
Roll Call by the Clerk. 30 present. i absent.
Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Dahm to accept the minutes of the
previous session as written and mailed to each member. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chairman Anderson acknowledged and thanked the City of Hudson for the two-day
Courtesy PaFkl,r,,• Stickers. He also recognized and welcomed guests and the press
in attendance.
Rule 19 and Rule 21 was read by the Chairman as follows:
# 19: Whenever any member is to speak or deliver any matter to the board he shall
rise and address himself to the Chair, confine his remarks to the question under
debate and avoid personalities. The member who shall rise to address the Chair
shall speak first. When two members rise to speak at the same time the Chair
shall name the member who Is to speak first.
#21: Any person not a member of the County Board desiring to address the County
Board on any subject shall first obtain permission from his or her Supervisor. In
case of objection such person must have a simple majority consent of the Board.
Date of the next session depends on the results of negotiations if one was to be
held In December.
Reminded that all Information on material to be placed on the agenda most reach
the County Board office at least 10 days before the session so as to get the Agenda
prepared for publication.
Superv. O'Keefe expressed his congratulations to the winning candidates on the
past election and also commended the losing candidates for how hard they worked
and felt that a good slate of candidates was on the ballot, which he felt makes for
good governments.
A discussion was held by board members regarding the Board of Supervisors
endorsing candidates as a Board member or as a citizen. Motion was made by Superv.
Ward that the County Board give a vote of confidence to Chairman Norman E. Anderson
that he had a personal right to endorse a candidate expressing his Individual rights.
2nd by Superv. Best. Motion carried.
Chairman Anderson announced they would receive the report from Kingsley Forness,
Consultant from Springstead incorporated, St. Paul regarding the investment program
and the Bank bids for the 1977 bank depository. Superv. Gahm, Chairman of ffie
Finance Committee Introduced Mr. Kingsley Forness. Mr. Forness for the benefit of
the new members, disclosed the process of how the Investment Program is worked. Mr.
Forness explained that the Initial projection for Investment earnings for 1976 was
$125,000.00 but as of November ist this year It appears Initial projection earnings
will be nearly $154,000.00. The Interest rate this year has varied from 5% to
7 3/4%. The over all funds Invested right now for the County are at a higher
composite rate of interest than the State .investment Pool Fund. Composite rate of
interest is 6,09% In comparislon to State Investment Pool Funds at a approximate
rate of 5%. He further stated that the plans for 1977 on Bank Depository is not
settled. The Finance Committee has received bids from the banks in the County
that Is Interested in becoming the Bank Depositor. Negotiations are being worked
out with the Banks according to bid specifications. The Depository Bank is the
lead bank to handle the bulk of. the investments and has control of the Investment
,Program but they do have the option to let bids to other bankk in the County for
Investing. He stated that he feels less money will be available next year for
Investing due to expenditures anticipated In 1977.
Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Forness for his appearance and presentation.Chairman
Anderson recognized the presence of former Board member Leslie Waidroff, Town of
St. Joseph and Mr. & Mrs. Morris Simon from the Town of Somerset. The Chairman
then proceeded to announce that all other business would be set aside and called on
Auditor James Steel with the assistance of Superv. Dahm, Chairman of Finance and
Budget Committee to conduct the final budget review for 1977.
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Auditor Steel reminded the Board that at the Preliminary report in October, the
figures were for the net cost to the County as requested by the individual
Otpartments. At this session, the budget includes the offsetting revenues. Auditor
steel explained that the board should take a sincere look at this budget, as we
�,re. going to receive less Revs from State Shared Taxes and Federal Revenue Sharlhg
-41nds than was anticipated for 1977 and that the General Fund Surplus could not take
-,ny more usage for lowering the levy. He also stated that by using the proposdd
:� ,!Qet as advertised, the County Levy would be up approximately $440,000.00 more
than last year.
Superv. Rock reminded the Board members that he felt the Budget should be kept
down as much as possible because they have gone on record tbis fall to send_a
resolution to tha Governor requesting that St. Croix County be declared a disaster
area due to the drought, and he felt the farmers could not take any additional'
tax burden.
Superv. Thompson concurred with Superv. Rock and mentioned that as a farmer, he
would have to vote against any large Increases In the budget and felt It was a bad
year to raise taxes.
As the budget was reviewed throughout the morning session, questions were
presented by the County Board of Supervisors regarding the various department
requests. No ac-1ions were to be taken until the completion of the entire budget
review.
Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. George to recess until 1:30 P.M.
NOON RECESS
Board called to reconvene by Chairman Anderson.
Roll Call by the Clerk. 30 present. 1 absent.
RESOLUTIONS
2nd Reading
Pesolutio_n_ # 66(76): Pertains to the hiring of the eight County Patrol Officers
for year 1977. Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell to adopt the
Resoiutlon. Motion carried.
Resolution pertaining to County Aid Construction and Maint: during year 1977.
Motion by Superv. Rivard, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to adopt. Following a discussion
motion was made by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to table until later
n the session. Motion carried.
Chairman Anderson announced the appointments to the Citizens Advisory Committee
on the Dutch Elm Disease as follows: James A. Sawyer, Hudson, Roland Forsythe,
Hammond, Eimer Ganz, Hudson, Steven Adams, Hudson and Robert Heebink, New Richmond.
This Committee to work and coordinate with James Janke, Resource Development Agent
and Eugene Ruetz, County Forester. Motion by Superv. Kellaher, 2nd by Superv. Ryan
to accept the appointments. Motion carried.
Chairman also announced the appointment of Cariten DeWitt, Glenwood City to fill
the vacancy of the late Charles Wanner to the St. Croix County Public Protection
Committee. Motion by Superv. Hop, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt to accept the
appointment. Motion carried.
Chairman Anderson called on Superv. Afdahl to introduce the Surveyor. Superv.
Afdahl In turn introduced Mr. Francis H. Ogden who reported on the progress of
the Remonumentation of Section Corners and Quarter Section Corner. Mr. Ogden
stated that 520 corners have been completed and 99 would be set In the next year.
There are i,822 left of which the 99 are Included. After discussion by County
Board members, Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Ogden for his report.
Superv. Best suggested that the records that have been kept up to this date at the
Highway Office on the Section Corners be microfiimed and kept in the Register of
Deeds office also. Chairman Anderson recommended that the Highway Committee and
the County Planning Committee analyze and work together to bring a recommendation
to the County Board on the storage procedure and the continuation of the project In
the future.
Chairman Anderson recognized Mrs. Catherine Hefting In attendance, recently
appointed member to the Minnesota Wisconsin Area Boundry Commission.
Referring back to the Budget Review, Auditor Steel stated that he had been
consulting with Gary Joynson, Director o-1 the Health Center and it was agreeable to
lower $751,000.00 of the Unified Board Budiiget request to help lower the St. Croix
County Tax Levy.
Superv. Nelson and Auditor Steel agreed to use $50,000.00 of County Farm funds
to help lower the Tax Levy.
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Motion was made by Superv. George to cut the $25,000.00 Surveyor account from
the budget for one year. 2nd by Superv. Ward. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Superv. George to cut $4500.00 Historical Society account from
the Budget. 2nd by Superv. Boche. Roll Call vote resulted in 5 yes and 25 no.
Motion defeat-d.
Motion by Superv. Kellaher, 2nd by Superv. Lowe to reduce $10,000.00 from the
General Relief account. Motion carried.
Motion by Superv. Afdahl, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to reduce $100,000.00 from the
Highway Construction Fund. Motion carried.
Motion by Superv. Boche to reduce $2,406.59 from the Regional Planning Commission
account, which would result in the same amount as budgeted for in 1976. 2nd by
Superv. Ward. Roll Call vote resulted In 12 yes, 18 no. Motion defeated.
Motion by Superv. Best, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaidt to add $2.5,000.00 to the Budget
for an extra Traffic Officer and Patrol Car. Roll Cali resulted in 20 yes and 10
no. Motion carried.
Motion by Superv. Schultz, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to add $9,000.00 to the
County Library Budget. Roll Call vote resulted in 17 yes, 12 no, i abstain. Superv.
Lowe abstaining from the vote, explained that he represents the City of New
Richmond and the cities tax base Is not Included and the tax is charged against
the Towns and some Villages.
A 2/3rds show of hands was taken to excuse Superv, Lowe from voting. The 2/3rds
show of hands was not successful, so Superv. Lowe cast a no vote. Roll Call final
result, 17 yes, 13 no. Motion carried.
Motion by Superv. Ward, 2nd by Superv. Boche to reduce $2500.00 from the County
Board Budget. Motion carried.
Motion by Superv. Ward, 2nd by Superv. Boche to reduce $8,000.00 from the Court
House Outlay Budget. Roll Call vote resulted in 7 yes, 23 no. Motion defeated.
A letter from the Snowmobile Club Trails Association requesting $6,789.00 and a
letter from the Senior Citizens Council on Aging requesting $500.00 was read.
Motion by Superv. Stack to deny the request of the $6,789.00 from the Snowmobile
Club. 2nd by Superv. DeBoer. Motion carried.
Motion by Superv. Best to put $3500 into the Snowmobile Trail Clubs Association
1977 budget. 2nd by Superv. Hop. Roll Call resulted in 20 yes, 10 no. Motion
carried.
Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Pierson to put the $500.00 Into the
Senior Citizen Council on Aging budget. Motion carried.
Motion by Superv. Rock to use $400,000.00 of Federal Revenue Sharing funds to
lower the 1977 Budget requests. 2nd by Superv. Kellaher, Motion carried.
At 6:00 P.M., motion by Superv. Rock to recess until 9:00 A.M. November 10th.
2nd by Superv. George. Motion carried.
ST, CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Two Day Session
November 10, 1976
9:00 A. M.
3&-,rd reconvened at 9:00 A.M. by Chairman Anderson, calling Board to order.
ROJJ Cali by Clerk. 31 present, none absent.
Chairman Anderson recognized and welcomed Mr. Florian Cassutt and his high school
Government Class in attendance.
Chairman also announced that petitions had been received from the Town of St.
Joseph regarding closed Town Roads and that a hearing would be held at 1;30 P.M.
at this session.
Superv. Dahm and County Clerk Stohlberg continued the presentation of the budget
review.
Motion by Superv. Ward, 2nd by Superv. Boche that the Operation of Gravel Pit
fund be reduced by $10,000.00. Discussion held by Board members whether or not
to decrease this fund account. Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Hop to
table the previous motion until the Highway Commissioner arrives and explain the
Gravel Pit Operation program. Motion carried.
Under the Unified Board and St. Croix Health Center Budgets, Superv. Stack asked
for an explanation of how the revenues are applied to these two programs.
Referring back to the Operation of Gravel Pits, Highway Commissioner, Ralph Brown
appeared before the Board and explained that the $335,000.00 Is the cost of the
operation of the Gravel Pits plus the Gravel Stock Pile. It Is a revolving fund.
There is no appropriation In the proposed budget, as it is self supporting program.
Superv. Ward and Superv. Boche withdrew their motion and 2nd to reduce the amount.
Motion by Superv. Boche, 2nd by Superv. Ward to reduce the Civil Defense budget
by $1,000.00. During the discussion of the Civil Defense budget, Chairman Anderson
stated that he wanted It on record that he had paid his own expenses to New Orleans
for the National Civil Defense Convention. Further discussion was held regarding
the use of County cars out of state.
Roll Call on Civil Defense bduget resulted 18 yes and 11� no. Motion carried.
Superv. Nelson called on Gary Johnson, Director of the Health Center to explain
the budget requests for Unified Board and St. Croix Health Center. Mr. Johnson
explained that they had agreed to cut $75,600.00 from the Unified Board budget
request to lower levy and felt they could operate on this budget, but didn't feel
they could cut anymore from their budget requests. He further explained the
program of the Unified Board and the Health Center. Chairman Anderson thanked Mr.
Johnson for his report.
Motion by Superv. Kellaher, 2nd by Superv. Nelson to adopt the budget as
presented. Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Ryan to amend the motion to
add $12,908.00 to the County Jail Outlay Account for construction of a Holding Pen.
Motion carried.
Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to table the adoption of the
Budget until after noon recess. Motion carried.
Motion by Superv. Best, 2nd by Superv. Lowe to increase $100.00 to Wisconsin
Indianhead Program budget. Motion carried.
Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to recess for noon until 1:30
P. M.
NOON RECESS
Chairman Anderson called the Board to reconvene at 1:30 P.M.
Boll Call by Clerk. 31 present. none absent.
Referring to the morning announcement that Petitions had been received regarding
an appeal to reopen Town Roads in St. Joseph Township, District Attorney Rivard
presented Attorney Douglas Zliz to appear before the Board representing approximately
155 freeholders residing in the Town of St. Joseph and surrounding Townships in St.
Croix County.
For point of order, motion was made by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher to
table the A. M. motion on adopting the budget until after the presentation of the
appeal. Motion carried.
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Attorney Zilz then proceeded to read the appeal to reopen Town roads. Said
appeal pursuant to Sec 81.14 that states that the freeholders appeal and request
the County Board either by a majority of Its members or of a committee of not less
than three, examine such roads and make such determination as is required by said
S+ ,tute.
Superv. George, representing the Town of St. Joseph stated that part of the
road had been opened and less than a quarter of amile not opened Is due to the
damage and cave ins. Plans are in process to reopen next Spring but the Town must
go through a hearing process with the DNR for their approval. He also stated that
the budgeting plans for this road is In the 1977 Town budget and people of St.
Joseph Town will be advised as to the considerable expense of this project.
In view of the appeal and petitions, Chairman Anderson appointed the Zoning
Adjustment Board, Supervs. Luckwaldt, Pierson and Afdahl to Investigate and report
their findings to the County Board at the next session.
Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Holmes to confirm the appointments. Motion
carried.
Following the presentation by Attorney Ziiz, Motion was made by Superv. Pierson,
2nd by Superv. Hallen to tab`) the Resolution adopting the 1977 Budget until all
resolutions on the agenda are taken care of. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
2nd Reading
Resolution # 67(76): Pertains to County Aid Construction and Maintenance. Motion
by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe that the County Aid Construction and
Maintenance Resolution # 67 be adopted as corrected to read a total of $1,040,500.00.
Motion carried.
Resolution # 68(76): Pertains to County Aid Bridge Construction under Sec. 81.38
of the Statutes. Motion by Superv. O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Stack to amend the
County Aid Bridge Construction Resolution # 68 to read a total of $46,000.00.
Motion carried. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt to adopt Resolution
# 68 as corrected. Motion carried.
Resolution ,# 69(76): Pertains to purchase of Highway Equipment. Motion by Superv.
O'Keefe, 2nd by Superv. Afdahi to adopt. Motion carried.
Resolution # 70(76): Pertains to providing for the Advance or Transfer of
Construction Funds in St. Croix County. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv.
Ryan to adopt. Motion carried.
Resolution pertaining to transfer of funds from the General Fund to Highway
materials and supplies fund. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Pierson to
decline the resolution . Motion carried. Resolution defeated.
Resolution pertains to Shelter Home Care facility. Motion by Superv. Stack, 2nd
by Superv. George to decline the resolution. Motion carried. Resolution defeated.
Resolution # 71(76): Pertains to the County Budget for 1977 read by the Clerk.
Total 1977 Tax Levy $2,061,365.50. Motion by Superv. O'Keefe to take the table
relative to the Budget Resolution from the table and place the resolution on the
floor. 2nd by Superv. Kellaher. Motion carried. Roll Call vote to adopt the
1977 budget resulted In 31 yes, none no. Resolution adopted.
Having completed the 1977 budget plans, questions were presented by Board members
about two future projects. (1) The building of a horsebarn at the fairgrounds and
(2) County Nurse's office space. At this time no plans are being completed on the
horsebarn and plans are still being studied on the County Nurse's Office space.
Resolution pertains to adopting St. Croix County Personnel Policy. Jeff Scheel,
Job Service Director explained the policy to the County Board members. Motion by
Superv. Ward, 2nd by Superv. George that they accept Jeff Scheels report. Motion
carried. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. O'Keefe that the Resolution be
referred back to the Finance Committee for further study. Motion carried.
Memo to the County Board from Assistant District Attorney Michael Jackus read to
the Board. This memo was in answer to the request for District Attorney to
Investigate whether it was necessary for the County Board to pass a resolution to
authorize St. Croix-Plerce County Humane Society to hold stray animals for 7 days
before being disposed of. The Assistant District Attorney quoted Sec. 174.10 (2) of
the Wisconsin Statutes presently requires that animaas be held 7 days, so It would
be superfluous for this County Board to pass a resolution. Such a resolution, If
passed, would be of no effect. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. George to
place the letter on file. Motion carried.
Motion by Superv. George, 2nd by Superv. Best that Chairman Norman E. Anderson
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not pay for his expense to New Orleans. Motion carried.
REPORTS
r41LEAGE & PER DIEM:
Mileage & Per Diem for the two day session totaling $2,161.20 read by the Clerk.
"lotion by Superv. Ryan, 2nd by Superv. Luckwaldt to accept the report. Motion
carried.
Personal Property Tax Charge Back read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Rivard,
2nd by Superv. Nelson to accept the report. Motion carried.
Illegal Tax Charged backs read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv. Pierson, 2nd by
Superv. George to accept the report. Motion carried.
Cancellation of Checks over six months read by the Clerk. Motion by Superv.
Afdahl, 2nd by Superv. Rock to accept the report. Motion carried.
ASSESSOR DOG -SERVICE: Payment of Assessors that have listed dogs in their
Individual Towns, Villages and Cities pursuant to Sec. 174.060 of Wisconsin Statute
read by the Clerk. Amount claimed total $539.85. Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by
Superv. Thompson to accept the report.
DOG DAMAGE CLAIMS: Dog damage claims sent In by Individual County residents read by
Clerk. Total amount read by Clark $2,086.00. After discussion by Board members,
Motion by Superv. Hallen, 2nd by Superv. George to disallow the claim of Louis
Rolf of $150.00 due to information received on the floor that Mr. Rolf did not have
a dog license at the time of filing claim. Motion by Superv. O'Connell, 2nd by
Superv. Dull to table until a District Attorney opinion as to where the burden of
proof Iles of having purchased a dog license.
Law Enforcement Claims for Doctor fees read by the Clerk, pertains for payment to
Doctors for examination of patients for commlttment to the University Hospitals and
Wisconsin State and County Health Centers totaling $75.00. Motion by Superv. Rivard
2nd by Superv. Peterson to accept the report. Motion carried.
District Attorney opinion regarding publications of Sheriffs Blotter reported to
the County Board, it is the opinion from the District Attorneys office that it
would be a better policy for the Sheriff's department to report only those cases
where a conviction results. Motion by Superv. Lowe, 2nd by Superv. O'Connell to
accept the report. Motion carried.
District Attorney opinion regarding whether a claimant can claim dog damage if
the claimants dog is unlicensed according to Section 174.11(4), District Attorney
reported ONo". Next question of responsibility of showing proof of dog licensed.
District Attorney would say the burden Iles with the owner of the dog to show proof.
Superv. Rivard moved to place back on the table, 2nd by Superv. Holmes. Motion
carried.
Superv. Hallen and Superv. George withdrew their motion and 2nd. Motion by
Superv. Hallen, 2nd by Superv. Pierson that Mr. Rolf show proof of license before
submitting payment for claim. Motion carried. County Clerk can pay claim if he
submits his proof.
Dog Damage Claim less the $150.00 totals $1,936.00 allowed.
RESOLUTIONS
Ist Reading
Resolution pertains to opposition of State Administration of Public Welfare read
by the Clerk. Resolution held for next session.
Chairman Anderson recognized and welcomed Attorney Lawrence Gherty In attendance
at the session.
Resolution pertains to deposit of returnable containers read by the Clerk.Resolution
held for next session.
Motion by Superv. Ward, 2nd by Superv. Kellaher that the Committee Reports be
dispensed with unless a Committee had an Important Issue to report on.
Superv. Nelson, Chairman of the Unified Board reported on the phasing out program
of Mr. Sumner Bright and new job discription for Mrs. Bright.
At the close of the Session, Debbie Gillis, Reporter announced that 'this -would be
her last time to attend and report on County Board meetings
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She stated that it had been quite an experience and that she learned more in two
years list6ning to County Board than she did in four years of college.
Motion by Superv. Rock, 2nd by Superv. Quinn to adjourn at 4:30 P.M. Motion
'�a7rled.
Norman E. Anderson Respectfully submitted by
Chairman, County Board F. Verna Stohiberg
St. Croix County Clerk