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Resolution No. 19 (2024)
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING 2024 WISCONSIN DNR RECREATIONAL
TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FOR GLEN HILLS COUNTY
PARK LAKESIDE TRAIL
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
Jason Kjeseth, Director
DATE: May 7, 2024
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Supporting 2024 Wisconsin DNR Recreational Trails Program
Grant Application for Glen Hills County Park Lakeside Trail
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Community Development Department is applying for this grant to improve an existing
snowmobile and foot traffic trail at the Glen Hills County Park. The trail goes from the day use
side to the campground side of the park, but is not currently passable with grounds and
maintenance equipment. The 8-10' wide trail would have a class 5 gravel surface and proper
signage for all users. The trail improvement project includes the installation of a boardwalk and
bridge to cross Beaver Creek. The goals of this trail improvement project are to: improve staff
safety by allowing maintenance equipment to travel from one side of the park to the other
without traveling down Rustic Road 3, improve bike and pedestrian traffic from the campground
to the day use side and beach, and improve the snowmobile crossing of Beaver Creek. If
awarded this grant, construction would begin in early 2025 with completion mid-summer.
Resolution No. 19 (2024)
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING 2024 WISCONSIN DNR RECREATIONAL
TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FOR GLEN HILLS COUNTY
PARK LAKESIDE TRAIL
1 WHEREAS, St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan, adopted by the County Board of
2 Supervisors identifies the need to develop County land to provide low-impact, nature-based
3 facilities, parks, and natural areas to fulfill recreational needs with access to all residents and
4 visitors; and
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6 WHEREAS, the Outdoor Recreation Plan identifies trail improvements and maintenance
7 in the hiking action plan and the proposed trail is identified in the Glen Hills Park Master Plan;
8 and
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10 WHEREAS, St. Croix County is projected to continue to be one of the fastest growing
11 counties in Wisconsin and the development of park facilities is needed to serve a growing
12 population; and
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14 WHEREAS, St. Croix County has a perpetual lease from the State of Wisconsin
15 Conservation Commission to operate Glen Hills Park on 700-acres of land; and
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17 WHEREAS, Glen Hills Park opened in 1974 and the proposed lakeside trail
18 improvement project will connect both sides of the park (day use side and campground side) and
19 increase accessibility and safety in the park; and
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21 WHEREAS, the Community Development Department seeks authorization to apply to
22 the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for financial assistance under the Recreational
23 Trail Program Grant; and
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25 WHEREAS, the grant program funds park development projects up to 80% of eligible
26 project costs.
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28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Croix County Board of
29 Supervisors authorizes the Community Development Director to submit a Recreational Trails
30 Program grant application to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for Glen Hills Park
31 Lakeside Trail improvements including resurfacing and a bridge crossing over the creek.
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33 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Community Development Department shall
34 comply with all Recreational Trails Program laws and regulations and will meet its obligations
35 under the terms of the grant.
Legal – Fiscal – Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: The total cost of this trail project is estimated at $305,350 but this grant has an
80/20 cost share. So the County's cost of the project would be approximately
$61,070 and the DNR's would be $244,280 if the grant is awarded. Staff will use
existing funds approved in the 2024 CIP and regular budget to meet the County's
obligation, so no additional funds are needed to support this grant application.
05/07/24 Community Development Committee RECOMMENDED
RESULT: RECOMMENDED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Ryan Sherley, Supervisor
SECONDER: Jerry VanSomeren, Supervisor
AYES: Anderson, Reis, Counter, Sherley, VanSomeren
EXCUSED: Dick Hesselink
Vote Confirmation.
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call - Vote Requirement – Majority of Supervisors Present
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Shawn Anderson, Supervisor
SECONDER: Scott Counter, Supervisor
AYES: Lind, Anderson, Long, Leaf, Reis, Adams, Berning, Feidler, Ostness, Counter,
Hansen, Sherley, Tellijohn, Barcalow, Swanepoel, VanSomeren, Ramberg
EXCUSED: Richard Ottino, Mark Carlson
This Resolution was Adopted by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors on May 7, 2024
Christine Hines, County Clerk