HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransportation Committee 08-08-11NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
August 8, 2011 - 8:30 A.M.
St Croix County Highway Department Office, 920 -3 Street, Hammond WI
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
FINANCIAL REPORT
REVIEW HIGHWAY SAFETY MINUTES
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Review of an encroachment on CTH "T" and consider options
2. Security Cameras and Other Security Considerations
3. Consider CTH "F" /CTH "MM " /Glenmont Road Concerns
ANY OTHER BUSINESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
NOTE: A quorum of the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors (County Board) may be present at this
meeting. Therefore, this notice also serves as notice of a meeting of the County Board for the purpose of
obtaining information relating to subjects listed above for use at future County Board meetings.
ADJOURN
(Items may be taken in different order. Action may be taken on any or all items shown.)
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: - Committee Chair and County Administrator
DATE APPROVED: 8 -3 -11
* * Additions /Changes /Corrections
Items for County Board approval must be submitted to the County Clerk's office by
Wednesday morning preceding a County Board meeting.
8/3/2011 1:14 PM
MINUTES OF THE ST. CROIX COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Meeting of August 8, 2011
The meeting was called to order by Chair Rebholz at 8:30 a.m.
Roll call was taken with Rebholz, Schrank, Hurtgen and Peavey in attendance with Sicard
arriving at 8:37 a.m. Others present for all or parts of the meeting included Jeff Klatt, St.
Croix County Sheriff's Department; Cyndi Kastens and Mylan Erickson, Roosters
Roadhouse LLC; Pat Thompson, Administrator; Tim Ramberg, Jeff Durkee, Randy
Gunderson and Jane Bond.
A motion was made and seconded (Schrank/Hurtgen) to approve the minutes of the June
6 -8, 2011 and June 13, 2011 meetings as presented. Motion carried.
The September meeting is tentatively scheduled for Monday, September 12, 2011 at 8:30
a.m.
Bond reviewed the June 30, 2011 financial report comparing it to the same period last
year.
Schrank reviewed the minutes from the May 26, 2011 Safety Committee. The date for the
Annual Safety meeting has been set for October 19, 2011.
Consider CTH "F" /CTH "MM" /Glenmont Rd Concerns: Ramberg updated the Committee
on a request to update the intersection on CTH "F" at CTH "MM" /Glenmont Road and
reviewed the history of improvements to that intersection. Klatt shared a brief accident
history and enforcement issues related to the intersection. Based on the improved sight
distances, the reduction in traffic count in the area since 2004, and other safety
improvement information provided, a motion was made and seconded (Rebholz/Schrank)
to not make any changes to the intersection at this time. Motion carried.
Security Cameras and Other Security Considerations: Ramberg distributed and reviewed a
report from Sheriff Deputy VanSomeren regarding security at the Hammond facility. The
Committee reviewed the phases presented. A motion was made and seconded
(Sicard /Peavey) to proceed with the security improvement suggestions as outlined as
funding allows. Motion carried.
Review of an Encroachment on CTH "T" and Consider Options: Ramberg reviewed an
encroachment issue on CTH "T ". Cyndi Kastens of Roosters Roadhouse, LLC familiarized
the Committee with upcoming improvements planned for the property, along with a sight
plan including the structure (concrete slab) that is within the right of way and other parking
and lighting considerations. A motion was made and seconded (Hurtgen /Sicard) to allow
the structure to remain within the right -of -way with the stipulation that the slab be
permanently marked as "No Parking ", any resulting additional drainage concerns created
by the added pavement be addressed, that all other permit fees and terms are abided by,
and that the speed limit be reduced to 35 mph in the vicinity of the establishment. Motion
carried.
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Ramberg reviewed the following announcements and correspondence with the Committee:
• CTH "W" improvements and citizen concerns regarding hauling from the quarry.
• Discussion of CTH "U" /Chapman Drive jurisdiction.
• Thank you note from a resident for work done on CTH "W ".
• CTH "E" Houlton hill repairs and future utilization in the Houlton area.
• Upcoming lane closures on Stillwater Bridge for the MNDOT annual safety
inspection.
Adjournment: Rebholz called for adjournment at 10:43 a.m. with unanimous consent of the
Committee.
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