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Home My WebLink About07-10-2013 Committee of the Whole Minutes MINUTES COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE July 10, 2013 9:00 AM County Board Room - Government Center 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Travis Schachtner Supervisor Present Agnes Ring Supervisor Present Tim Hood Supervisor Absent Daryl Standafer Chair Present Fred Yoerg Supervisor Absent Buck Malick Supervisor Present Chris Kilber Supervisor Absent Richard Ottino Supervisor Present Tom Hawksford Supervisor Absent Dave Ostness Supervisor Present Roger Larson Vice Chair Absent Fred Horne Supervisor Absent Ron Kiesler Supervisor Present Andy Brinkman Supervisor Present David Peterson Supervisor Present Joe Hurtgen Supervisor Present Brian Hurtgen Supervisor Absent Duane Russett Supervisor Absent William Peavey Supervisor Absent Staff Present: Patrick Thompson, Don Gillen, Kristen Ziliak, Tammy Funk, Casey Swetlik, Fred Johnson, Tabatha Hansen, Clark Schroeder, Ellen Denzer. Others present: Members of the public, David Solberg, Wisconsin Department of Transportation Project Manager APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 19, 2013 1:00 PM RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT - NONE BUSINESS ITEMS 1. St. Croix River Crossing Mitigation Report David Solberg, Wisconsin Department of Transportation Project Manager provided an update on the St. Croix Crossing project. Review of Wisconsin projects through 2017. Loop trail design features reviewed. Solberg expressed the need for input from the public regarding the trails. Denzer provided an update on the St. Croix River Crossing mitigation activities and reviewed impacts on the Bluffline damages for St. Croix County. Review of Memorandums of $3.15 million, received from MN DOT. The Growth Management MOU is available to assist in managing accelerated growth in St. Croix County. The MOU provides St. Croix County with $1.15 million in financial support for the development of various studies. Denzer indicated St. Croix County is acting as the fiscal agent for Town of St. Joseph and Highway 64 corridor communities. Denzer reviewed the timelines, citizen participation plan, countywide LiDAR mapping system, loop trail facility and maintenance, and other matters noting a web page has s (www.sccwi.us/rivermitigation <http://www.sccwi.us/rivermitigation>). 2. St. Croix Industries Transition Update Thompson reported a number of Parent/Stakeholder meetings have been held regarding St. Croix Industries since the last County Board meeting. Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Fred Johnson and St. Croix Industries (SCI) Administrator Clark Schroeder provided background information and fiscal challenges. A fiscal analysis through 2016 and Fiscal Assumptions were reviewed noting a projected 2016 deficit of $1,617,584. Johnson reported the HHS Board reviewed operational adjustments including program and service adjustments, capital concerns and wage and fringes which are 76% of the 2013 budget. Review of applying levy to the SCI operation option and transfer options including creating a private non-profit with an executive board and administration, transfer assets and capital or transfer operation to a private provider in partnership with Southwest Family Care Alliance. Discussion regarding area county programs. Schroeder highlighted SCI services including a day service program, work services program for productive work and life skills training, enclaves which does community cleaning, independent jobs for placement at various businesses which he feels is the wave of the future. Kiesler asked in looking at the gain/loss how was 2013 to 2016 years selected as the correct time period to present. Johnson explained the was no plan to choose a specific year, but the key issue is they do not see any significant changes where revenue will adjust upward and further out would be less reliable. Discussion regarding fiscal projections noting the figures did not include capital (vans, buildings, etc.). A revised resolution to authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary steps to transition SCI to a private provider was reviewed. Teri Buros, CEO, Southwest Family Care th Alliance (SFCA) will be available to answer questions at the August 6 County Board meeting. Johnson noted despite the additional operational adjustments, 2014 projected deficit of $370,000 remains. Johnson reported SCI gets dollars from SFCA and dollars from IRIS which is a self- ge those on IRIS utilizing long term care services and SCI as a vendor, and if those rates have to be the same as the managed care organization we will see another $68,000 to $70,000 reduction based on current utilization. Discussion regarding the resolution coming out of the HHS Board meeting. Standafer asked this matter be discussed at a future meeting since it is not on the agenda. 3. Capital Projects Update Thompson provided a capital projects update report including remodeling of the Community Room and relocation of HHS staff. Thompson is looking into relocating the Ole Anderson photo and designating the County Board Room as the Ole Anderson County Board Room. Thompson reported on a tentative sale price to purchase County Market building in New Richmond in the amount of $1,280,000 and indicated it is his recommendation to purchase this building and move all HHS and ADRC staff to the new facility. Thompson also recommends selling the Baldwin Ag-Center and moving 20 staff members from Baldwin to the Government Center. The Baldwin Ag-Center building was appraised at $1.9 million. Thompson noted the potential need to expand the courts in five to ten years. Thompson indicated the goal to move HHS staff is mid-2014 and to move Baldwin staff into the existing ADRC space. The $3.3 million of auction proceeds will be used to purchase the County Market building and part will be used for 911 Center remodeling. A bonding resolution will be brought to the County Board in early 2014. 4. City of Hudson/St. Croix County Meeting Update Standafer reported on meetings with City of Hudson staff regarding emerging issues. Thompson noted ongoing discussions regarding the future space needs mostly centered around law enforcement and public safety and about the future use of the adjacent property to the Government Center. City staff wants to stay engaged with County staff in terms of their long term needs. 5. Robert's Rules Review to conduct an orderly meeting. Standafer reminded County Board members that all dialog and comments are directed to the Chair which prevents cross debate. There is no provision under y raise their hand. The Chair is charged to conduct a civil organized debate and takes into account all points of view. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Corporation Counsel Don Gillen provided an update regarding tax deed property which has not sold through the statutory bidding process. St. Croix County has contracted with Barry Hager to conduct an online absolute auction on the remaining lots. A minimum bid of $500 is set and l pay any advertising costs estimated $3,000 to $4,000. ADJOURN - 11:12 AM DATE OF NEXT MEETING