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AGENDA
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
August 1, 2023 5:00 PM
Room 1284-County Board Room
Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION OR MOMENT OF SILENCE - TIM SACKETT
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT AGENDA
(Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.)
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
1. June 6, 2023 5:00 PM
2. Date of Next Meeting- September 5, 2023 5:00 PM
3. Rezonings
1. Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Section 21, Township 28N, Range
18W, Town of Kinnickinnic - Rezoning 2.735 Acres from AG-2 Agricultural Zoning to
R-2 Residential District
2. TOWN OF TROY REZONING 35.2 ACRES FROM EXCLUSIVE AGRICULTURAL TO
AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL
4. Appointments
1. County Board Chair's Appointment to the Ethics Inquiry Board
5. Any Other Item Deemed Routine by the County Board Chair
PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS
1. Explanation of Storm Warning Signals- Terry Andersen and Natasha Cardinal
Reasonable efforts will be made to provide special accommodations for access to public meetings. To
-4600 at least two
business days prior to the time of the meeting. Please see www.sccwi.gov for available digital options to
access the meeting.
2.West Central Regional Planning Commission Presentation-Scott Allen and Tobi LeMahieu
3. Recognition of Ellen Denzer's 35 Years of Service to St. Croix County
4. Employee of the Year - Marie Zelinski
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
1. Financial Reports for June 2023
BUSINESS
1. Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Section 15, Township 28N, Range 18W,
Town of Kinnickinnic - Rezoning 24 Acres from R-2 Residential Zoning District to AG-2
Agricultural District
2. Consideration of County Administrator Appointment of Jason Kjeseth as Community
Development Director
3. Resolution Granting Easement to Adjoining Property Owners of the Wildwood Trail
4. Ordinance Creating Chapter 37 - Uniform Addressing and Road Naming System
5. Resolution Establishing Library Levy for 2024 Budget
6. Resolution Approving Application for County Conservation Aids Grants 2024-2028
7. Resolution to Accept Ten (10) Wells from Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to be
Used for Long-Term Aquifer Monitoring
8. Amendment to Chapter 79 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances - All-Terrain and
Utility Terrain Vehicle Route Ordinance
9. Resolution Updating County Board Compensation, Per Diem, Mileage and Expense
Reimbursement Policy
10. Resolution Amending Personnel Policies - Introductory Period
11. Resolution Amending Personnel Handbook - Travel Time Policy and Remote Work Policy
ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. Annual Department Report- Veterans Service Office- Phillip Landgraf
2. Annual Department Report- Register of Deeds- Beth Pabst
3. Annual Department Report- Community Development- Ellen Denzer
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
INFO/DISCUSSION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
June 6, 2023 5:00 PM
Room 1284-County Board Room
Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION OR MOMENT OF SILENCE - LARRY SZYMAN OF FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived
Lisa Lind St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Shawn Anderson St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Bob Long St. Croix County Chair Present
Cathy Leaf St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Carah Koch St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Paul Adams St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Paul Berning St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Richard Ottino St. Croix County Supervisor Absent
Bob Feidler St. Croix County Vice-Chair Present
Dave Ostness St. Croix County Supervisor Remote
Scott Counter St. Croix County Supervisor Present
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Daniel Hansen St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Ryan Sherley St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Greg Tellijohn St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Mark Carlson St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Mike Barcalow St. Croix County Supervisor Present
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Bob Swanepoel St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Jerry VanSomeren St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Tim Ramberg St. Croix County Supervisor Present
PUBLIC COMMENT
Steve Schalla of Bomaz Farms- June Dairy Month
CONSENT AGENDA
(Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.)
Supervisor Hansen makes motion to split Legislative file #10036- Ordinance to Rezone 4.70
Acres for Hidaway LLC to C-3 Commercial Zoning from the Consent Agenda. Motion granted
by Chair Long.
RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Paul Berning, Supervisor
SECONDER: Lisa Lind, Supervisor
AYES: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch, Paul
Adams, Paul Berning, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Scott Counter, Daniel
Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow,
Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
ABSENT: Richard Ottino
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
1. May 2, 2023 5:00 PM
2. Date of Next Meeting - August 1, 2023 5:00 PM
3. Rezonings
4. Alterations of County Supervisor District Lines Due to Annexations
5. Appointments
1. County Board Chair's Re-Appointments to the Ethics Inquiry Board and County
Library Planning Committee
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6. Any Other Item Deemed Routine by the County Board Chair
PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS
1. Sheriff's Office Update
Update given by Sheriff Scott Knudson
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RESULT: DISCUSSED
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
1. Financial Report for April 2023
Administrator Witt reviewed April Financial Report
RESULT: DISCUSSED
BUSINESS
1. Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Section 2, Township 30N, Range 19W,
Town of Somerset - Rezoning 4.70 Acres from the C-1 Commercial Zoning District to the C-3
Commercial Zoning District
Motion made by Supr. Hansen to send back to committee; second by Supr. VanSomeren.
Motion fails- 7 Yays; 11 Nays (Yays: Berning, Counter, Hansen, Tellijohn, Swanepoel,
Vansomeren and Ramberg).
Motion to approve by Supr. Berning; second by Supr. Barcalow- needs 3/4 majority to
pass. Motion fails.
RESULT: DEFEATED \[11 TO 6\]
MOVER: Paul Berning, Supervisor
SECONDER: Mike Barcalow, Supervisor
AYES: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch, Paul
Adams, Paul Berning, Bob Feidler, Ryan Sherley, Mark Carlson, Mike
Barcalow
NAYS: Dave Ostness, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry
VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
ABSTAIN: Greg Tellijohn
ABSENT: Richard Ottino
2. Resolution Authorizing Driveway Crossing on the Wildwood Trail
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Daniel Hansen, Supervisor
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SECONDER: Ryan Sherley, Supervisor
AYES: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch, Paul
Adams, Paul Berning, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Scott Counter, Daniel
Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow,
Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
ABSENT: Richard Ottino
3. Resolution Amending 2023 Budget to Use ARPA Funds for Broadband Mapping Project
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RESULT: ADOPTED \[16 TO 1\]
MOVER: Greg Tellijohn, Supervisor
SECONDER: Paul Adams, Supervisor
AYES: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Paul Adams, Paul
Berning, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen,
Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry
VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
NAYS: Mike Barcalow
ABSTAIN: Carah Koch
ABSENT: Richard Ottino
4. Resolution Designating the Office of Corporation Counsel to Represent the Interest of the
Public under the Children's Code, Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 48.09(5)
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Carah Koch, Supervisor
SECONDER: Scott Counter, Supervisor
AYES: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch, Paul
Adams, Paul Berning, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Scott Counter, Daniel
Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow,
Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
ABSENT: Richard Ottino
5. Resolution Amending Personnel Policy
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Carah Koch, Supervisor
SECONDER: Scott Counter, Supervisor
AYES: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch, Paul
Adams, Paul Berning, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Scott Counter, Daniel
Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow,
Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
ABSENT: Richard Ottino
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ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. Annual Department Report- Treasurer- Denise Anderson
Treasurer Annual Department Report by County Treasurer Denise Anderson.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. Annual Department Report- County Clerk- Christine Hines
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County Clerk Annual Department Report given by County Clerk Christine Hines.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
3. Annual Department Report- Health and Human Services- Bob Rohert
Health and Human Services Annual Department Report given by HHS Director Bob
Rohert.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None
COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chair Long encourages supervisors to review the 2022 Annual Report that is on the counties
website and provide any feedback
Reminders-
No meeting in July
Committee of the Whole will meet on July 18 at 8:30 am regarding Capital Improvement
Projects
ADJOURNMENT
6:17 PM
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Ordinance No.
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION
21, TOWNSHIP 28N, RANGE 18W, TOWN OF KINNICKINNIC -
REZONING 2.735 ACRES FROM AG-2 AGRICULTURAL ZONING TO
R-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
Ellen Denzer, Director, Community Development
DATE: August 1, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Section 21, Township
28N, Range 18W, Town of Kinnickinnic - Rezoning 2.735 Acres from AG-2
Agricultural Zoning to R-2 Residential District
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Green Pastures Family Farm LLC has applied to rezone 2.735 acres of land in the Town of Kinnickinnic
from the Ag-2 Agricultural Zoning District to the R-2 Residential Zoning District.
A Class II notice was published in the Star Observer on June 1, 2023 and June 8, 2023, establishing a
public hearing on June 15, 2023 at 5:00 PM with the St. Croix County Community Development
Committee (CDC) in the St. Croix County Government Center Board Room, 1101 Carmichael Road,
Hudson, Wisconsin.
The CDC conducted and closed the public hearing and tabled the item until their July 17, 2023 meeting.
The CDC wanted to allow additional time for the Town of Kinnickinnic to review and provide a
recommendation. A summary of the Town recommendation is included in the staff report.
If you have questions on any of the rezoning material please contact:
John Hilgers
Senior Planner, St. Croix County
715-386-4672
John.hilgers@sccwi.gov <mailto:John.hilgers@sccwi.gov>
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Ordinance No.
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION
21, TOWNSHIP 28N, RANGE 18W, TOWN OF KINNICKINNIC -
REZONING 2.735 ACRES FROM AG-2 AGRICULTURAL ZONING TO
R-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
1 The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors does hereby ordain as follows:
2 The St. Croix County Code of Ordinances, Land Use and Development, for the County of
3 St. Croix, Wisconsin, is hereby amended by rezoning the following property:
4
5 From AG-2 Agricultural Zoning District to R-2 Residential Zoning District:
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7 A parcel of land located in the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 21, T28N, R18W, Town
8 of Kinnickinnic, St. Croix County, Wisconsin, being part of Lot 1 of the Certified Survey
9 Map recorded in Volume 17, Page 4480, Document Number 714135 and is described as
10 follows: Commencing at the W 1/4 Corner of said Section 21; thenc
11(bearings referenced to the West line of said NW 1/4 of Section 21, assumed to bear
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18 This parcel contains 2.735 acres, more or less, being 119,141 square feet, more or less,
19 including road right-of-way and 2.551 acres, more or less, being 111,129 square feet,
20 more or less, excluding road right-of-way. Subject to all easements, restrictions,
21 covenants and conditions of record.
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24Dated this 1st day of August, 2023 at Hudson, Wisconsin.
Administrative Approval:
06/15/23
06/15/23Community Development CommitteePOSTPONEDNext:
07/17/23
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TFDPOEFS;Daniel Hansen, Jerry VanSomeren
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BCTFOU;Shawn Anderson, Dick Hesselink
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Vote Confirmation.
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement Majority of Supervisors Present
Christine Hines, County Clerk
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June 15, 2023 General Features of the Property Prepared by St. Croix County Community Development Department
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c Comprehensive Plan
2008 Town of Kinnickinni
Future Land Use Map
June 15, 2023 Town of Kinnickinnic Comprehensive Plan Prepared by St. Croix County Community Development Department
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ect economic interests and property rights.
and limited residential uses.
Plan Statements and Goals summary:
in agriculturally related uses.
commercial uses serving agriculture by existing and future operations.
1. LAND USE: The Agricultural-Residential designa2. LAND USE: Land use decisions will prot3. LAND USE: Maintain diversity 4. LAND USE: Encourage the preservation of farming
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(Agriculture Goals and
Zoning Ordinance
Land Use Goals and Objectives 3.2).
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Agriculture Goals and Objectives 3.1).
Objectives 3.2).
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Zoning Ordinance
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ST. CROIX COUNTY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The St. Croix County Community Development Committee will be conducting a public hearing
on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., at the St. Croix County Government Center, County
Board Room, 1101 Carmichael Rd., Hudson, Wisconsin, to consider the following application:
REZONING
APPLICANT: Scott Eickschen
LOCATION: A part of the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 21, Township 28N, Range 18W,
Town of Kinnickinnic, St. Croix County, Wisconsin
ADDRESS: 263 Liberty Road, River Falls WI 54022
REQUEST: Rezone 2.735 acres from the AG-2 Agricultural District to the R-2 Residential
District
Pertinent information regarding this application, including a map of the properties, is available
from the St. Croix County Community Development Department, Hudson, Wisconsin. Interested
persons may submit written or oral comments related to this matter any time prior to the hearing,
or at the hearing. Written comments will be distributed to the Community Development
Committee for review and consideration. Please submit written comments by mail, email or in
person as follows:
Mail/in person: John Hilgers, Senior Planner, St. Croix County Government Center, 1101
Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI 54016. Email: john.hilgers@sccwi.gov; Phone: 715-386-4672
By: St. Croix County Community Development Committee
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Resolution No. 21 (2023)
TOWN OF TROY REZONING 35.2 ACRES FROM EXCLUSIVE
AGRICULTURAL TO AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
Ellen Denzer, Director, Community Development
DATE: August 1, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: TOWN OF TROY REZONING 35.2 ACRES FROM EXCLUSIVE
AGRICULTURAL TO AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Wisconsin Statute 60.62(3) requires that counties review and approve all amendments to town zoning
ordinance text and maps prior to the amendment taking effect. The Town of Troy, which has a town
zoning ordinance, has approved a map amendment that requires County Board approval.
In summary, the proposed rezoning of property is for 35.2 acres located in Section 31 in the Town of
Troy at the end of Indigo Trail - see location map. The zoning would change from the Exclusive
Agricultural District (AG) to the Agricultural Residential District (AG-RES).
The Community Development Department has reviewed the information provided by the Town of Troy
regarding the rezoning of the land and the process and procedures for town review and adoption and
recommends approval of the resolution to approve the rezoning in the Town of Troy. The rezoning
request is consistent with the Town of Troy Comprehensive Plan.
The Town Board approved the rezoning on April 20, 2023.
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Resolution No. 21 (2023)
TOWN OF TROY REZONING 35.2 ACRES FROM EXCLUSIVE
AGRICULTURAL TO AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL
1 WHEREAS, David and Trisha Packard own 35.209 acres of land in the Town of Troy, that
2 is zoned Exclusive Agricultural; and
3
4 WHEREAS, the subject parcel is legally described below; and
5
6 A parcel of land located in the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 and the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4, all in Section
7 31, T28N, R19W, Town of Troy, St. Croix County, Wisconsin and is described as follows:
8 Commencing at the E 1/4 Corner of said Section 31; thence N00°31'56"W (bearings
9 referenced to the East line of said NE 1/4 of Section 31, assumed to bear N00°31'56"W)
10 1296.86' along said East line of the NE 1/4; thence S89°52'47"W 325.10' along the North line
11 of said SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 to the Point of Beginning; thence S22°25'12"W 1408.79'; thence
12 S00°05'56"E 1318.50' to the South line of said NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4; thence S89°43'17"W
13 450.00' along said South line; thence N00°05'56"W 1317.51' along the West line of said NE
14 1/4 of the SE 1/4; thence N00°20'18"W 1303.42' along the West line of said SE 1/4 of the NE
15 1/4; thence N89°52'47"E 995.00' along said North line of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 to the Point
16 of Beginning.
17
18 This parcel contains 35.209 acres, more or less, being 1,533,708 square feet, more or less.
19 Subject to all easements, restrictions, conditions and covenants of record.
20
21 WHEREAS, the owners have petitioned the Town of Troy to rezone subject property
22 from Exclusive Agricultural to Agricultural Residential for potential development; and
23
24 WHEREAS, following a duly advertised public hearing notice as required by law, the
25 Town of Troy Plan Commission held said public hearing on April 6, 2023 and recommended
26 approval of the rezoning application for the 35.209 acres from Exclusive Agricultural to
27 Agricultural Residential; and
28
29 WHEREAS, the Town of Troy Town Board met on April 20, 2023 to consider the
30 recommendation of the Plan Commission and approved the rezoning application; and
31
32 WHEREAS, Section 60.62(3), Wisconsin Statutes states that in counties having a county
33 zoning ordinance no town zoning ordinance amendment is effective unless approved by the
34 county board; and
35
36 WHEREAS, St. Croix County has a zoning ordinance; and
37
38 WHEREAS, the Community Development Committee has reviewed the proposed
39 amendment and recommends approval.
40
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41 THEREFORE, be it resolved by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors that the
42 amendment to the Town of Troy Zoning Ordinance described above is hereby approved.
Legal Fiscal Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: .
07/17/23
07/17/23Community Development CommitteeRECOMMENDED
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NPWFS;Shawn Anderson, Supervisor
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Vote Confirmation.
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement Majority of Supervisors Present
Christine Hines, County Clerk
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COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
Christine Hines, County Clerk, County Clerk
DATE: August 1, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: County Board Chair's Appointment to the Ethics Inquiry Board
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Ethics Inquiry Board:
Appointment of Cathy Borgschatz (citizen/alternate) to a three year term ending in 2026.
The Ethics Board consists of three members and one alternate, one of whom shall be an
attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin, appointed by the St. Croix County
Board of Supervisors Chairperson with the approval of the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors.
The members of the Ethics Inquiry Board shall be residents of St. Croix County and shall not be
St. Croix County Public Officials during the time of appointment, and shall serve staggered three
year terms expiring on the third Tuesday in April of the third year following their appointment
except as otherwise provided in the implementation of this ordinance.
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8/5
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
DATE: August 1, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: Employee of the Year - Marie Zelinski
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
As a way to continue to recognize the good work our employees do, we have created an
employee of the year award. Over 30 employees were nominated by their co-workers. An
employee panel narrowed the list down to six finalist. The County Administrator selected the
winner, Marie Zelinski. Marie is an Activity Aide at the Health Care Campus. She has worked for
St. Croix County for 45 years, starting in the kitchen at Nursing Home, moving to patient care
and several years ago to her third career as Activity Aide. Marie exemplifies the County's vision
of delivery of service with compassion. She is energetic, always smiling and loves what she does.
Employees like Marie make St. Croix County a better place.
It was my pleasure to go to the Health Care Campus and recognize the good work Marie
Zelinski is doing in front of her co-workers and the residents.
Congratulations to all the nominees and finalists for being recognized by your peers for
being an outstanding employee.
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County Administrator's
Financial Report June 2023
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110 General0000 Default469,187-3,385,7290-433,646433,64600%
110 General1010 Unallocated4,0003,5000-- -
1110 County Board &
110 GeneralCommittees/Commissions167,68183,841159,76379,88179,88150.00%
110 General1320 Corporation Counsel608,179303,567700,879320,071380,80854.33%
110 General1410 Administrator432,679216,337480,939240,384240,55550.02%
110 General1420 County Clerk324,087150,650334,746179,499155,24746.38%
110 General1430 Human Resources557,964278,927607,033303,534303,50050.00%
110 General1440 Elections143,34078,28675,61045,78629,82439.44%
1450 Information
110 GeneralTechnology2,537,2331,262,4612,701,8661,348,4791,353,38750.09%
110 General1510 Finance607,537298,333658,404322,307336,09651.05%
110 General1520 County Treasurer483,689290,809414,906149,933264,97463.86%
110 General1610 Facilities2,269,0251,189,6912,260,6491,130,1571,130,49250.01%
110 General5110 Library1,096,258548,1291,113,922556,961556,96150.00%
115 Contingency1010 Unallocated100,00050,0000-- -
295 Dog LicenseAll Cost Centers20,99915,61220,00012,3897,61138.05%
Debt Service FundsAll Cost Centers10,137,3426,476,30310,912,5405,356,2695,556,27050.92%
Internal Service FundsAll Cost Centers16,800,5737,246,91113,305,0007,661,9995,643,00142.41%
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110 General1710 Register of Deeds650,508349,042489,609158,448331,16167.64%
110 General3600 Sanitation74,40026,53393,67430,42663,24867.52%
110 General5400 Recreation Facilities80,00040,00080,00040,00040,00050.00%
110 General5620 UW Extension271,987134,932255,463127,701127,76250.01%
110 General6400 Zoning Dept1,884,688963,7942,022,9731,036,928986,04548.74%
6700 Economic
110 GeneralDevelopment Corp117,00058,500117,00058,50058,50050.00%
120 ParksAll Cost Centers786,085377,620897,188460,092437,09648.72%
125 RecyclingAll Cost Centers212,356204,646219,384204,69914,6846.69%
130 Land and Water ConservationAll Cost Centers728,848135,4561,069,219164,580904,64084.61%
250 Land Records Retained FeesAll Cost Centers192,792134,128231,810117,134114,67549.47%
270 Pesticide TrainingAll Cost Centers2,5212,3710260-260 -
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225 Health and Human Services4110 Public Health2,222,387955,3902,119,1791,032,9581,086,22151.26%
225 Health and Human Services4310 Behavioral Health5,425,6092,039,5955,314,6641,760,3883,554,27666.88%
225 Health and Human Services4320 CCS5,146,752995,7595,839,4161,063,8904,775,52681.78%
225 Health and Human Services4410 Economic Support1,372,889453,9301,260,258429,356830,90265.93%
225 Health and Human Services4510 Children Services6,714,8172,782,1686,549,7503,127,8443,421,90652.24%
4610 Aging & Disability
225 Health and Human ServicesResource Center2,337,740952,3862,974,0011,198,8921,775,10859.69%
4920 Health & Human
225 Health and Human ServicesServices Administration2,335,552750,8252,125,272742,5321,382,74065.06%
Print Date July 20, 2023
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4230 Kitty Rhoades
610 Health Center Campus(Dementia)0-1,010,628-1,010,628100.00%
610 Health Center Campus4240 Orchard View1,970,047908,0302,116,1361,026,9031,089,23351.47%
110 General4710 Veterans Services313,071161,503330,995198,050132,94540.17%
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110 General1220 Clerk of Courts2,045,723916,7762,066,633959,5051,107,12853.57%
110 General1240 Medical Examiner397,893192,022369,561190,006179,55648.59%
110 General1250 Justice Services707,289304,574849,314347,131502,18359.13%
110 General1310 District Attorney1,316,361569,6931,383,869602,996780,87356.43%
110 General1330 Child Support796,108244,781838,494185,096653,39877.93%
110 General2110 Law Enforcement8,551,7844,348,2859,095,9164,312,3444,783,57352.59%
2700 Correction and
110 GeneralDetention4,514,7012,260,3064,603,7512,282,1042,321,64750.43%
2510 Emergency
110 GeneralManagement182,86440,225184,58554,575130,01070.43%
2600 Emergency
110 GeneralCommunication2,408,6901,170,2342,425,5431,218,6121,206,93149.76%
280 Jail ImprovementAll Cost Centers60,41127,746028,722-28,722 -
285 K-9All Cost Centers73,4383,300015,857-15,857 -
286 Drug Task ForceAll Cost Centers56,47635,821026,626-26,626 -
287 County Drug FundAll Cost Centers31,4533,245012,544-12,544 -
290 Stop DrugAll Cost Centers8,9257,0000-- -
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1110 County Board &
110 GeneralCommittees/Commissions158,54872,697159,76350,985108,77768.09%
110 General1320 Corporation Counsel568,085246,004700,879266,778434,10161.94%
110 General1410 Administrator367,570144,187480,939255,291225,64946.92%
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110 General1420 County Clerk323,927137,757334,746170,154164,59249.17%
110 General1430 Human Resources350,881153,271607,033278,140328,89354.18%
110 General1440 Elections114,59833,33075,61057,06018,55024.53%
1450 Information
110 GeneralTechnology2,306,5591,351,9242,701,8661,596,0631,105,80340.93%
110 General1510 Finance539,120216,855658,404241,866416,53863.26%
110 General1520 County Treasurer371,154196,037414,906180,521234,38656.49%
110 General1610 Facilities2,295,3821,065,9892,260,649883,5101,377,13860.92%
110 General4500 Social Services0-0-- -
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110 General7000 Capital Outlay1,8931,5140-- -
115 Contingency1010 Unallocated0-0-- -
295 Dog LicenseAll Cost Centers18,59614,35520,00015,2114,78923.94%
Debt Service FundsAll Cost Centers6,018,5105,281,29310,912,54012,430,432-1,517,892-13.91%
Internal Service FundsAll Cost Centers13,767,8595,811,35813,305,0005,502,8167,802,18458.64%
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110 General3600 Sanitation63,7463,98593,6743,46090,21396.31%
110 General5200 Park Properties0-0447-447 -
110 General5400 Recreation Facilities80,00080,00080,00080,00000.00%
110 General5620 UW Extension256,857119,634255,463111,915143,54856.19%
6100 Resources Land &
110 GeneralWater Conservation5,76026,2190-- -
110 General6300 Planning0-0-- -
110 General6400 Zoning Dept1,817,226810,4112,022,973881,1371,141,83656.44%
6700 Economic
110 GeneralDevelopment Corp117,84758,165117,00058,11458,88650.33%
120 ParksAll Cost Centers977,016327,028897,188355,295541,89360.40%
125 RecyclingAll Cost Centers215,857143,502219,384147,21472,17032.90%
130 Land and Water ConservationAll Cost Centers804,128284,5031,069,219374,823694,39664.94%
250 Land Records Retained FeesAll Cost Centers220,75890,928231,810108,922122,88753.01%
270 Pesticide TrainingAll Cost Centers6,5676,5670-- -
410 SCRCP Capital ProjectAll Cost Centers01,447000 -
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225 Health and Human Services4310 Behavioral Health4,710,8001,689,1935,314,6642,066,1123,248,55261.12%
225 Health and Human Services4320 CCS4,777,6962,036,5705,839,4162,332,3383,507,07860.06%
225 Health and Human Services4410 Economic Support1,235,529590,0691,260,258557,364702,89455.77%
225 Health and Human Services4510 Children Services6,286,9212,681,9776,549,7503,569,7862,979,96445.50%
4610 Aging & Disability
225 Health and Human ServicesResource Center2,935,3591,490,2252,974,0011,443,6781,530,32251.46%
4920 Health & Human
225 Health and Human ServicesServices Administration2,482,2621,022,2952,125,272938,4631,186,80955.84%
610 Health Center Campus4210 Skilled Nursing Facility5,222,2242,227,2505,917,2532,238,8073,678,44662.16%
4230 Kitty Rhoades
610 Health Center Campus(Dementia)16,3989,7931,010,6287,6471,002,98199.24%
610 Health Center Campus4240 Orchard View1,851,098824,7722,116,136819,4411,296,69561.28%
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110 General1210 Circuit Court892,368407,532991,401444,526546,87555.16%
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110 General1240 Medical Examiner308,549127,477369,561155,145214,41758.02%
110 General1250 Justice Services754,119309,825849,314370,762478,55256.35%
110 General1310 District Attorney1,308,737582,0411,383,869606,773777,09656.15%
110 General1330 Child Support785,187351,135838,494362,870475,62456.72%
110 General2110 Law Enforcement8,761,6863,975,6259,095,9164,033,1175,062,79955.66%
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110 GeneralDetention4,303,5781,885,2404,603,7512,073,0002,530,75154.97%
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110 GeneralManagement156,29771,872184,58583,061101,52455.00%
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110 GeneralCommunication2,282,5531,095,1792,425,5431,144,7591,280,78452.80%
280 Jail ImprovementAll Cost Centers0-024,380-24,380 -
285 K-9All Cost Centers51,2607,631015,330-15,330 -
286 Drug Task ForceAll Cost Centers44,44819,141025,843-25,843 -
287 County Drug FundAll Cost Centers1,37946401,324-1,324 -
290 Stop DrugAll Cost Centers11,907-0-- -
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2023 St. Croix County Capital Improvement Plan Project Status
Report Dated:June 30, 2023
YearPriorPrior Years20232023Remaining
Revenues:BudgetsActualBudgetYTDBalance
Property/Asset Sales 305,954 50,000 122,087
Grants/Other Govts 5,460,500 - 1,504,780
Bonds & Interest 79,743,000 - 1,003,281
Total Revenues 85,509,454 50,000 2,630,148
Expenses:
General Public Buildings
7140100012023Building Remodeling/Furniture/Plumbing 200,000 29,028170,972
7140100052023Equipment/Electrical Equipment 140,000 90,88249,118
7140100062023HVAC Replacement 125,000 38,51086,490
7140100072023Safety and Security 65,00065,000
7140100512023Parking Lot patch and seal 50,00050,000
7140100532023New Roof SCCDD Building 225,000 34,658 400,000 375,716214,627
7140100732021Construction of Room for Medical Examiner 189,316 219,078(29,762)
7140100792023New Folder/Inserter Machine 5,0005,000
7140101052021Government Center Addition - Storage Shed 4,025,000 3,410,148 270,367344,485
7140101262023SCCSC Roof Replacement 900,000 261,484638,516
7140101222023Courtroom Equipment 10,00010,000
7140101232023Medical Examiner Coolers 40,000 55,493(15,493)
7140101062022Government Center Expansion 79,743,000 2,738,210 6,108,63470,896,157
Information Technology
7150100022023IT Recurring Projects 175,000 95,32779,673
7150100702023Copy Machines for COC and DA 18,00018,000
Health & Human Services
7160100572023Senior Centers Kitchen Upgrade 26,000closedProject Cancelled 5/24/23
Public Protection
7210100002023Squad Cars 452,000 152,754299,246
7210101172023Body Camera and Squad Car Cameras 600,000 536,80263,198
7270101002023Jail Appliances 10,000 10,0000
7260100252023Audio Log - Audio Recorder System 65,000 67,088closedProject Completed 5/24/23
Transportation Cost Pools
7320100032023ADRC - Site Transportation Vehicles 35,00035,000
7320100042023Vehicle Replacement 250,000250,000
Parks
7620100222017Bike/Pedestrian Plan Implementation 100,000 18,873 1,01680,111
7620100742021New Glen Hills Camping Area w/support facilities 1,180,000 1,174,251 47,485(41,735)
762010075Bike Ped Plan SCRC Loop Trail to Willow River State Park Connection2021 660,000 76,950 22,030561,020
7620100352023Parks Equipment 18,000 15,9432,057
Total Expenses 86,122,316 7,672,166 3,584,000 8,178,558 73,831,680
January 1, 2023 Fund Balance 84,998,905
Plus 2023 Revenues 2,630,148
Minus 2023 Expenses 8,178,558
Current Ending Fund Balance 79,450,496
Reserved for Approved Projects 73,831,680
Unreserved Fund Balance 5,618,816
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2023 St. Croix County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Status
Report Dated:June 30, 2023
YearPriorPrior Years20232023Remaining
Revenues:BudgetsActualBudgetYTDBalance
Grants/Other Govts 8,807,4448,807,444
Total Revenues8,807,444
Expenses:
General Public Buildings
15107002202021Unreimbursed Covid-19 Expenses 112,824112,824Closed
16107002302021HVAC Baldwin Ag Center Outside Air Intake 37,67737,677Closed
16107002402021HVAC HCC Replace Controllers 304,644304,644Closed
16107002502021HCC Stormwater Infiltration 12,36912,369Closed
7002602022Lost Revenue 10,000,0006,553,650 1,455,1001,991,250
Information Technology
14507002002021Broadband Study 92,03492,034Closed
10107002102022Citizen Broadband 4,0004,000Closed
10107002702021Broadband Last Mile 2,999,5792,999,579
14107002002023Broadband Map Study 35,000
Health & Human Services
49207001002022Electronic Health Record System Update 450,000111,290338,710
43107001102022BH Peer Recovery Support Specialist 600,00018,016 19,381562,603
43107001202022BH Pretreatment Early Intervention Services 300,00074,345 27,166198,489
43107001302022BH Mobile Crisis Partnership 600,000134,253 78,743387,004
43107001402022BH In-Home/On-Site BH Therapy 600,000133,041 55,561411,398
43107001502022Contract with Partner Organizations 70,0003,393 4,75861,849
43107001602022Detox Withdrawal Management Services 150,000150,000
43107001702021Onyx Rental Assistance Program 100,00029,400 - 5,40065,200
7001802021Direct Care Staff Compensation 300,000300,000Closed
47107001902022VA Outreach 30,000500 8,20021,300
Public Protection
12507003102022Pretrial Case Managers 320,00095,578 59,643164,779
21107003002022Law Enforcement Staff Compensation 250,000250,000Closed
27007003002022Law Enforcement Staff Compensation 125,000125,000Closed
Total Expenses 17,458,1278,392,014 35,000 1,713,953 7,352,160
Total ARPA funding 17,614,887
Prior year expenses 8,392,014
Current year expenses 1,713,953
Encumbered 7,352,160
Balance** 156,760
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anuary
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. We expect to update
with the concurrence of Nyhart. In our
measurement date was used.
2
date of employment to date of retirement,
dated.
County
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ate of anticipated experience of the
.
December 3
a
,
.
2
basis
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e.
term expectation of future OPEB outcomes. As national economic and
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1, 2021 are based on an actuarial valuation date of J
3
health care trend rates, and per capita costs
rolled forward
,
on a
GASB valuation, which was for the fiscal year ending
ending December 31, 202
fullDecember
1, 2021
3
mortality rate
ervice Cost for each individual participant, payable from
SAaccording to the Payroll Growth.
fiscal year
the
efer to the Discussion of Discount Rates section for more information on selection of the discount rate.
ForJanuary 1, 2023 Liabilities as of December 31, 2022 are based on an actuarial valuation date of January 1, 2023 with no adjustments to get to the December 31, 2022 measurement date.Liabilities
as of December4.31% as of December 31, 2022 and 2.25% as of December 31, 2021 for accounting disclosuRAllocation of Actuarial Present Value of Future Benefits for services prior and
after the Measurement Date was determined using Entry Age Normal Level % of Salary method where:
discount rate,
for Fiscal Year Ending December 31,
the
assumptions since the last
updated
health care trend rates, and per capita costs again in the next full GASB valuation, which will be for the fisc
,
GASB 75 Valuation
s
rate
changes to the actuarial
.
4
mortality
Actuarial Methods and Assumptions St. Croix County The actuarial assumptions used in this report represent a reasonable longexperience change over time, the assumptions will be tested
for ongoing reasonableness and, if necessary, up The discount rate, other economic assumptions, and demographic assumptions have been selected by the opinion, the actuarial assumptions
are individually reasonable and in combination represent our estimcalculations have been made in accordance with generally accepted actuarial principles and practice There areyear GASB
valuation, we haverate,31, 202 Measurement Date Actuarial Valuation Date Discount Rate Cost Method
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J
in
County
2010 Mortality tables and the most recent generational
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was provided by the
pon Pub
is used
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202
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2010 Public Safety Headcount Weighted Mortality Table fully
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2010 Contingent Survivor Headcount Weighted Mortality Table fully
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2010 General Headcount Weighted Mortality Table fully
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and spousal age
as of December 31, 2022
2021 released by the Society of Actuaries (SOA) for future mortality improvements
SOA Pub
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PayCensus informationfor reasonableness and no material modifications were made to the census data.Actual spousal coverageNoneGeneral MPProtective using Scale MPSurviving Spouses: generational
using Scale MPThe plan does not have sufficient data to have credible experience. Therefore, mortality assumptions are set to reflect general population trends based uprojection scale
MP
for Fiscal Year Ending December 31,
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l Methods and Assumptions
Actuaria St. Croix County Employer Funding Policy Census Data Spousal Coverage Disability Mortality
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HRA plan
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non
information.
enrolled in the
actuarially increased using health
only population.
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e
The initial trend rate was based on a combination of employer history, national trend surveys, and professional judgment. The ultimate trend rate was selected based on historical medical
CPI
The per capita costs represent the cost of coverage for a retire Actuarial standards require the recognition of higher inherent costs for a retired population versus an active population.
renewal documentation from JA Counter
of the same age
B
:
$ 0.00$ 0.00
Explicit
Subsidy
C = A
and spouse
%%
on
5.55.04.5%
Rates
3
44
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B
99
78
846
9+
Retiree
$ 7$
FYE
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Contribution
a retiree aged 62
, adjusted to reflect the retiree plan design and
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3
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99
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Rate 846
$ 11,000$ 1$
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$ 7$
Premium
Medical + Rx
7.57.06.56.0
Rates
between (a) the premium rate and (b) the retiree contribution. Below is an example of the
5964
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Age
< 55
55 60
FYE
202202202202
RetireeSpouse
Retiree contributions are assumed to increase according to medical trend rates.Annual per capita costs were calculated based effective November 1, 202index factors and current enrollment.
The costs are assumed to increase with health care trend rates. Sample annual per capita costs are as shown belowThe difference monthly explicit subsidies for
for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 202
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Actuarial Methods and Assumptions St. Croix County Medical Trend Rates Retiree Contributions Per Capita Costs Explicit Subsidy
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the purpose
methods and
normative
reasonableness.
for
assumptions,
.
e not aware of any weakness or limitations
used to develop per capita costs by age for plans with
specific factors. We ar
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ults for reasonableness. We are not aware of any weakness or limitations in the
aluation.
reviewed the res
Rating manual developed by WTW. Aging factors are
limited credible exposure to develop planin the factors and have determined they are appropriate for performing this valuation.Relative value factors were developed based on estimates
from Claros. The tool uses a large claims database to develop relative value estimates based on plan design and demographic information. We coded in the plan design information for
the group based on plan design information provided by the client, and we software and have determined it is appropriate for performing this valuation
Valuation software developed by Winklevoss Technologies, LLC. This software is widely used forof performing postretirement medical valuations. We coded the plan provisions, participant
data summarized in this report, and reviewed the liability and cost outputsWe are not aware of any weakness or limitations in the software and have determined it is appropriate for
performing this v
for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2022
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laros
Actuarial Methods and Assumptions St. Croix County Models ProVal HealthMAPS ManualC
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0
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N/AN/A
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December 31, 202
As of
2
202
35
536
43.810.662.0
December 31, 2020
As of
s who retired by July 1, 2021 are eligible for plan benefits, current actives are excluded from the valuation
for Fiscal Year Ending December 31,
AgeServiceAge
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urate breakdown of active employees with and without coverage.
Active Participants Retired Participants Averages for Active Averages for Inactive
Given the plan closed effective July 1, 2021, and only active
Appendix St. Croix County Comparison of Participant Demographic Information section for an acc 2
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liabilities. The updated census data
2021. The impact of this change is a slight
crease
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in
n
exempt general obliga
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2020 to MP
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year tax
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by 0.5% annually to an ultimate rate of 4.5%. This change
. The discount rate is 2.25% as of December 31, 2021 and 4.31%
enrolling in the retiree health plan prior to th
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valuation, which was for the fiscal year ending
% decreasing
5
.
7
based on a yield for 20
GASB
xpected.
:
active employees
less
last full
and per capita claims costs were reflected, resulting in a
3
since the prior valuation
ent Date has been updated
for 202
for Fiscal Year Ending December 31,
been updated
, and more retirees opting out of coverage than e
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expected
iscount rate as of the Measurem
d
than
The an average rating of AA/Aa or higher (or equivalent quality on another rating scale)as of December 31, 2022. The impact of this change is a decrease in liabilities.The mortality
improvement scale applied to all mortality tables has been updated from MPincrease in liabilities. Health care trend rates have been updated to an initial trend rate of
have been no substantive plan provision changes since the
following assumptions have
1.2.3.Additionally, actual premium changes resulted in a significant decrease in liabilities, mainly driven by date
he
Appendix St. Croix County There T
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/ $3,
0 / $6,
62595
pocket maximum includes the
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$20$35$75
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$200
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is as shown below. The out
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/ $
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750
$
$2,
Non
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Preferred
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insurances for:
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co
Pocket Maximum (Single / Single + 1 / Family)
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pay /
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Appendix St. Croix County Summary of Medical Benefits A brief summary of all health plans offered by the County effective on deductible, coinsurance, and copayments.
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GLOSSARY
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appreciation or
etc.) on which the
, such as: mortality, withdrawal, disablement
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202
t the time value of money.
ets; characteristics of future entrants for Open Group Actuarial Cost Methods;
represents the following items that have not been recognized in the OPEB Expense:
A target or recommended contribution to a defined benefit OPEB plan for the reporting period, determin
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commonly employed in the funding of pension and retiree health plans. The definitions of the terms used in the
for Fiscal Year Ending December 31,
The value of an amount or series of amounts payable or receivable at various times, determined as of a given date by the
Assumptions as to the occurrence of future events affecting health care costs
A procedure for determining the Actuarial Present Value of Future Benefits and expenses and for developing an actuarially
The difference between (a) the amounts required to be contributed by the retirees based on the premium rates and (b) actual c
Definitions
The actuarial value of assets expressed as a percentage of the Total OPEB Liability.
GASB 75 Valuation
a particular set of Actuarial Assumptions. For purposes of this standard, each such amount or series of amounts is:
tion made by the employer.
adjusted for the probable financial effect of certain intervening events (such as changes in compensation levels, Social Secuetc.);multiplied by the probability of the occurrence of
an event (such as survival, death, disability, termination of employment, payment is conditioned; anddiscounted according to an assumed rate (or rates) of return to reflecDifferences
between expected and actual experience of the OPEB planChanges in assumptionsDifferences between projected and actual earnings in OPEB plan investments (for funded plans only)
valent allocation of such value to time periods, usually in the form of a Service Cost and a Total OPEB Liability.
a.b.c.a.b.c.
Actuarial Assumptions and retirement; changes in compensation and Government provided health care benefits; rates of investment earnings and asset depreciation; procedures used to determine
the Actuarial Value of Assand other relevant items.Actuarial Cost Method equi Actuarially Determined Contribution in accordance with the parameters and in conformity with Actuarial
Standards of Practice.Actuarial Present Value application of Deferred Outflow / (Inflow) of ResourcesExplicit Subsidy contribu Funded Ratio
Glossary St. Croix County GASB 75 defines several unique terms not GASB actuarial valuations are noted below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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and current period
ause of the effect of
sted plus investment
ed to be contributed by
e through the valuation
and the probabilities o
t, changes of benefit terms,
rdless of the manner in which they
be payable to plan members (retirees and beneficiaries,
2
202
term care) that are paid in the period after employment and that are
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health care benefits for one year at each age from the youngest age to the oldest age
developments.
ial present value of total projected benefits as of the valuation date is the present value of the cost to
adjusted premiums approximating claim costs for retirees in the group (which, bec
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for Fiscal Year Ending December 31,
Total projected benefits include all benefits estimated to
rated healthcare plan that includes both active employees and retirees with blended premium rates for all plan
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The rate of change in the per capita health claims costs over time as a result of factors such as medical inflation,
rate of return on an investment after adjustment to eliminate inflation.
od of financing a benefit plan under which the contributions to the plan are generally made at about the same time and in
the
The current cost of providing postretirement
In an experience
Definitions
Changes in the Net OPEB Liability in the current reporting period, which includes Service Cost, interest cos
A meth
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go
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Benefits (such as death benefits, life insurance, disability, and long
you
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as
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Healthcare Cost Trend Rate utilization of healthcare services, plan design, and technological Implicit Subsidy members, the difference between (a) the ageage on claim costs, generally
will be higher than the blended premium rates for all group members) and (b) the amounts requirthe retirees. OPEB provided separately from a pension plan, as well as healthcare benefits
paid in the period after employment, regaare provided. OPEB does not include termination benefits or termination payments for sick leave.OPEB Expense recognition of Deferred Outflows
/ (Inflows) of Resources. Pay about the same amount as benefit payments and expenses becoming due.Per Capita Costs at which plan participants are expected to receive benefits under
the plan.Present Value of Future Benefits terminated employees entitled to benefits but not yet receiving them, and current active members) as a result of their servicdate and their
expected future service. The actuarfinance benefits payable in the future, discounted to reflect the expected effects of the time value (present value) of moneypayment. Expressed another
way, it is the amount that would have to be invested on the valuation date so that the amount inveearnings will provide sufficient assets to pay total projected benefits when due.Real
Rate of Return
Glossary St. Croix County 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
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jection and a
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Actuarial assumptions that contemplate different rates for successive years. Instead of a single assumed rate with
That portion, as determined by a particular Actuarial Cost Method, of the Actuarial Present Value of Future Benefits which is
The terms of an OPEB plan as understood by the employer(s) and plan members.
y
portion of the Actuarial Present Value of projected benefit payments that are attributed to a valuation year by the Actuarial
Definitions
GASB 75 Valuation
The
Select and Ultimate Rates respect to, for example, the investment return assumption, the actuary may apply different rates for the early years of a profor all subsequent years. For example,
if an actuary applies an assumed investment return of 8% for year 20W0, then 7.5% for and thereafter, then 8% and 7.5% select rates, and 7% is the ultimate rate.Service Cost Method.Substantive
PlanTotal OPEB Liabilit attributed to past periods of employee service (or not provided for by the future Service Costs).
Glossary St. Croix County 16. 17. 18. 19.
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Ordinance No.
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION
15, TOWNSHIP 28N, RANGE 18W, TOWN OF KINNICKINNIC -
REZONING 24 ACRES FROM R-2 RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT
TO AG-2 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
Ellen Denzer, Director, Community Development
DATE: August 1, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Section 15, Township
28N, Range 18W, Town of Kinnickinnic - Rezoning 24 Acres from R-2
Residential Zoning District to AG-2 Agricultural District
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Brian Lorence has applied to rezone 24 +/- acres of land in the Town of Kinnickinnic from the R-2
Residential District to the Ag-2 Agricultural District.
A Class II notice was published in the Star Observer on May 4, 2023 and May 11, 2023, establishing a
public hearing on May 18, 2023 at 5:00 PM with the St. Croix County Community Development
Committee (CDC) in the St. Croix County Government Center Board Room, 1101 Carmichael Road,
Hudson, Wisconsin.
The CDC conducted and closed the public hearing and tabled the item until their July 17, 2023 meeting.
The CDC directed staff to contact the Town of Kinnickinnic to determine if the Town wanted to
reconsider their original recommendation of approval for the rezoning.
On June 6, 2023 the Town of Kinnickinnic Town Board met to discuss whether to reconsider their
original recommendation. They chose to let their original recommendation of approval stand.
On July 17, 2023, the CDC reopened the hearing to consider additional comment. The CDC closed the
hearing and recommended denial of the rezoning application on a vote of 3 to 2. Findings for denial are
documented in the staff report.
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If you have questions on any of the rezoning material please contact:
John Hilgers
Senior Planner, St. Croix County
715-386-4672
John.hilgers@sccwi.gov <mailto:John.hilgers@sccwi.gov>
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Ordinance No.
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION
15, TOWNSHIP 28N, RANGE 18W, TOWN OF KINNICKINNIC -
REZONING 24 ACRES FROM R-2 RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT
TO AG-2 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
1 The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors does hereby ordain as follows:
2
3 The St. Croix County Code of Ordinances, Land Use and Development, for the County of St.
4 Croix, Wisconsin, is hereby amended by rezoning the following property:
5
6 Lot 5 of Certified Survey Map filed July 2, 2007 in Volume 22, Page 5420, as Document No.
7 854946, located in the Town of Kinnickinnic, St. Croix County, Wisconsin.
8
9 From R-2 Residential Zoning District to AG-2 Agricultural Zoning District
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11 The official zoning map ofthe Town of Kinnickinnic on file in the Community Development
12 Department shall be amended in accordance with this ordinance.
13 This ordinance shall be effective upon passage and publication as provided in Wis. Stat. § 59.14.
14 This ordinance shall not be codified.
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15Dated this 1day of August, 2023 at Hudson, Wisconsin.
Administrative Approval:
05/18/23
05/18/23Community Development CommitteePOSTPONEDNext:
07/17/23
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NPWFS;Jerry VanSomeren, Supervisor
TFDPOEFS;Ryan Sherley, Supervisor
BZFT;Anderson, Counter, Hansen, Sherley, VanSomeren
FYDVTFE;Dick Hesselink
07/17/23Community Development CommitteeRECOMMENDED
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NPWFS;Scott Counter, Vice Chair
TFDPOEFS;Jerry VanSomeren, Supervisor
BZFT;Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Jerry VanSomeren
OBZT;Shawn Anderson, Ryan Sherley
FYDVTFE;Dick Hesselink
Vote Confirmation.
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement Majorityof Supervisors Present
Christine Hines, County Clerk
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ST. CROIX COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
DENYING THE REQUEST TO REZONE 24 ACRES FROM R-2 RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO
AG-2 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT LOCATED IN SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 28N, RANGE 18W,
TOWN OF KINNICKINNIC
The Community Development Committee recommends that the County Board deny the
request to rezone 24 acres from R-2 Residential zoning district to the Ag-2 Agricultural
district located in Section 15, Township 28N, Range 18W, Town of Kinnickinnic based on
the following findings:
1. Based on public hearing comments and written testimony from area landowners
provided at the May 18, 2023 and July 17, 2023 Community Development
Committee meetings, the proposed Ag-2 Zoning District and Agricultural
Entertainment activities would not be compatible with the existing development
pattern of the surrounding area that includes developed, single-family home lots
of varying sizes in the R-2 Zoning District.
2. The R-2 zoning designation is present over approximately 80 percent of the land
always compatible with ag-tourism activities in all areas of the R-2 zoning district.
Based upon the above information, the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors should
deny the Brian Lorence rezoning application to amend the ordinance from R-2 to Ag-2
for the following described property:
Lot 5, Certified Survey Map, Volume 22, Page 5420, recorded as Document No. 854946,
Register of Deeds, St. Croix County, Wisconsin
This recommendation for denial is pursuant to the procedures set forth in Wis. Stat. §
59.69(5)(e)4 and 5.
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Attention: St. Croix County Community Development Department and Committee;
I am responding in regard to the rezoning request for Brian Lorence for his property at
331 County Road J from Residential 2 to Ag2. I strongly oppose that zoning request.
Mr. Lorence states in his application that he spoke with the Town Chair and received no
negative comments. What Mr.Lorence did not divulge is that he spoke with no
neighbors conveying his intentions. It is only contact through a friend that Brian Vaught
learned there was going to be a discussion of the Lorence. There were no notifications
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Due to his lack of response to that statement I think he felt that had no bearing on the
issue.
property as well as two more adjacent to the east. Kelly and Brian Vaught are on the
immediate East boundary of Mr. Lorences property and my property is the next one
East. When I sold that property to Mr. Lorence the fall of 2018 I had proposed to keep
the platted lot midway across the north side of his property on County Road J, but he
wanted it also and stated it was for his privacy concerns. That concern works both ways
in a clearly residential rural area. The wedding venue would not enhance surrounding
property values and would also dimmish the serenity of the abundant wildlife in the
area. I am sure the intent of the ordinance is not to allow a commercial wedding venue
with alcohol and loud music in a rural neighborhood environment. I would ask that if the
Committee does not feel it has sufficient data to deny the rezoning request that at least
postpone action to a time after the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Kinnickinnic
Town Board. This will give concerned neighbors time to express their concerns and any
opposition they may have to the Town Board. The concerns also include traffic
problems and noise. property lies in the
Flood Plain or Wetland so people would be more concentrated. Mr.Lorence is also now
appointed to the Town Planning Committee.
Respectfully;
David Peterson
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ST. CROIX COUNTY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The St. Croix County Community Development Committee will be conducting a public hearing
on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., at the St. Croix County Government Center, County
Board Room, 1101 Carmichael Rd., Hudson, Wisconsin, to consider the following application:
REZONING
APPLICANT: Brian Lorence
LOCATION: A part of the NE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 15, Township 28N, Range 18W,
Town of Kinnickinnic, St. Croix County, Wisconsin
ADDRESS: 331 County Road JJ, River Falls WI 54022
REQUEST: Rezone 24 acres from the R-2 Residential District to the AG-2 Agricultural
District
Pertinent information regarding this application, including a map of the properties, is available
from the St. Croix County Community Development Department, Hudson, Wisconsin. Interested
persons may submit written or oral comments related to this matter any time prior to the hearing,
or at the hearing. Written comments will be distributed to the Community Development
Committee for review and consideration. Please submit written comments by mail, email or in
person as follows:
Mail/in person: John Hilgers, Senior Planner, St. Croix County Government Center, 1101
Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI 54016. Email: john.hilgers@sccwi.gov; Phone: 715-386-4672
By: St. Croix County Community Development Committee
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COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
DATE: August 1, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of County Administrator Appointment of Jason Kjeseth as
Community Development Director
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
It is a pleasure to announce my appointment of Jason Kjeseth as Community Development
Director. Jason brings a great background as Zoning Administrator in Polk County for the past
nine years and co-owner of his family farm. His experience and his philosophy on customer
service made him a unanimous selection by the interview panel. Upon confirmation by the
County Board, Jason is scheduled to start on August 7, 2023.
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Jason Kjeseth
EDUCATION
*Bachelor of Science Biology
Second Major: Business Administration
University of WisconsinRiver Falls
RELEVANT COURSE WORK/PROJECTS
Business Major: Business Law, Marketing, Organizational behavior, Workplace diversity, Finance, Computer
Science, Economics, Accounting 1&2
Biology Major: Botany, Ecology, Entomology, Wildlife Biology, Freshwater Biology, Field Research,
Statistics, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Hydrology, Plant ID, Entomology, Zoology
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Zoning Administrator, Polk County, Balsam Lake, WIJune 2014- Present
Administer the Polk County Comprehensive Land Use, Shoreland Protection, Floodplain, Subdivision,
Telecommunication Towers, Lower St. Croix Riverway, Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems,
and Renewable Energy Systems Ordinances.
Supervision of other county zoning staff and serve as a team leader for other projects within the Land
Information Office.
Administer the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance in accordance with Wisconsin
Administrative Code NR 115.
Administer the Polk County Floodplain Ordinance in accordance with Wisconsin Administrative Code
NR 116/FEMA requirements and assist in letter of map amendments/change.
Administer Polk County Lower St. Croix Riverway ordinance in accordance with Wisconsin
Administrative Code NR 118.
Inform the public, surveyors, and attorneys of Polk County subdivision ordinance requirements and
review new subdivisions/plats submitted to Land Information Office.
Administer the Polk County Sanitary Ordinance by reviewing soil tests, sanitary system plans, issuing
sanitary permits, inspections, and facilitating the countys septic maintenance program.
Certified as an agent for state sanitary plan reviews and educator with Wisconsin Department of Safety
and Professional Services. (DSPS)
Administer the Wisconsin Fund Grant Program from the initial application to disbursement of funds.
Assist in the Wisconsin Land Information Program (WLIP) planning and grant application.
Update and maintain the official county general zoning, shoreland, floodplain, and wetland maps.
Communicate high level knowledge regarding all tasks typically performed by the land information
office to the public and other professionals including surveying/legal descriptions, taxes, GIS, real
property listing, and planning.
Assist our Land and Water Resources Department in developing and implementing the Farmland
Preservation Plan, Stormwater and Erosion Control Ordinance, and Non-Metallic Mining Ordinance.
Prepare and present staff reports for variance, conditional use, and district change applications before
the Environmental Services Committee and Board of Adjustment.
Prepare and present presentations before the County Board, Environmental Services Committee, Board
of Adjustment, town boards and planning commissions, and other public participation events.
Assisted towns with adopting county zoning or administering their own ordinances according to their
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comprehensive plans and town goals.
Assist and serve as a resource for towns in comprehensive plan amendments.
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Assist Environmental Services Committee in developing new ordinance text, amending ordinances, and
implementation of the new changes.
Constantly monitor changes in state law to make sure county ordinances are in compliance and suggest
amendments to bring them into compliance, if necessary.
Conduct code enforcement actions: received complaints of potential violations, inspected alleged
violation sites, document conditions from site visits, determined if conditions are in compliance with the
ordinances, issued orders for correction of violations, initiated appropriate enforcement action in cases
of non-compliance, verified compliance of orders.
Land use and equipment manager, Resilient Northern Habitats, Little Falls, WIJuly 2010-July 2019
Sustainable energy, solar and wind technologies and reduction of fossil fuel consumption
Woodlot Management of northern deciduous and coniferous forest
Species Diversity in woodlots and prairie communities
Invasive species, identification and implementation of plans to reduce and control different populations
Establishing new sites for wildlife and native plant communities
Instructed on best practices to increase soil fertility and better root/fungi associations
Shoreline management along rivers and lakes to enhance buffer zones, erosion control, and habitat
Worked with landowners on establishing wildlife friendly property lines and management practices
Established rules and policies for RNH Property, staff, and equipment
Operating of equipment and following of plans/designs to create the desirable outcome.
Land use and Planning, Conservation of Resources, Landscaping
Management position
Parts Department, Frontier Ag and Turf, New Richmond, WIFeb 2012-June 2014
Customer service
Parts receipting of products from third party vendors into the system and setting prices
Inventory controls to maintain levels of inventory to suit customer needs
Purchasing of inventory and proper levels and returning surplus inventory
Intercompany transfers between locations materials, paperwork, and financials
Parts counter work helping customers and other teammates on a problem
Describing parts and items over phone to customers so they can understand
Owner, 4 K Farms, Deer Park, WIMarch 2004-Present
Operate all types of equipment, implements, trucks, etc.
Developed an agricultural background in soil management, crop rotations, fertilizer/chemical
application, etc.
In charge of farm financials, permitting, and compliance with state and federal reporting requirements
Conduct yearly soil sampling to assist with our Nutrient Management Plans
Developed working relationships, with suppliers, landowners, municipalities, and regulatory authorities.
Co-ownership in family farm.
Chef, Village Pizzeria, Amery, WIJuly 2006-February 2012
Working with others in communicating effectively
Reading instructions
Cooking and cleaning
Fast-paced environment
Worked in a professional manor
Diverse workforce
CREDENTIALS
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POWTS Inspector
Certified Soil Tester
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Agent for state plan reviews
POWTS Course Educator
Class A CDL
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION GRANTING EASEMENT TO ADJOINING PROPERTY
OWNERS OF THE WILDWOOD TRAIL
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
Heather Amos, Corporation Counsel, Office of Corporation Counsel
DATE: August 1, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Granting Easement to Adjoining Property Owners of the
Wildwood Trail
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
For several months, St. Croix County has been engaging in conversations with a few of the
adjoining property owners of the Wildwood Trail to discuss their use of the trail. St. Croix
County desires to grant an easement to the adjoining property owners to allow for the following
uses:
1. To cause livestock to cross the Wildwood Trail including roundups and emergency
retrieval.
2. To cross for all other agricultural, forestry/timber, and land management, and
reasonable recreational use at an existing or future mutually agreeable upon location.
3. To use motorized vehicles, including recreational vehicles and agricultural motorized
equipment on the Wildwood Trail for the purpose of traveling to property owned
along the Wildwood Trail by the adjoining property owners
4. All other uses of the Wildwood Trail are subject to the requirements set forth in
Chapter 30 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances.
This Resolution would allow St. Croix County to grant an easement to the adjoining property
owners of the Wildwood Trail for the above uses.
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION GRANTING EASEMENT TO ADJOINING PROPERTY
OWNERS OF THE WILDWOOD TRAIL
1 WHEREAS, St. Croix County owns an approximately seven (7) mile long strip of
2 property between 66 feet to 99 feet wide located within the Town of Eau Galle and part of the
3 Village of Woodville, which was a former railroad right-of-
4-road hiking, biking, and snowmobiling; and
5
6 WHEREAS,St. Croix County desires to grant to the adjoining property owners of the
7 Wildwood Trail a non-
8 maintenance of a public trail while allowing for the adjoining property owners to utilize the trail
9 for specific purposes, such as for crossing livestock, crossing for other agricultural,
10 forestry/timber, and land management reasons, reasonable recreational uses, and utilizing
11 motorized vehicles, such as recreational vehicles and agricultural motorized equipment to cross
12 the trail to access their property on the other side of the trail; and
13
14 WHEREAS, St. Croix County will continue to maintain the Wildwood Trail, including
15 cutting, trimming, and controlling trees,shrubs, and other vegetation; controlling insects,
16 rodents, and pests; and maintaining and repairing the trail as necessary to ensure access to
17 citizens.
18
19 NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVEDby the St. Croix County Board of
20 Supervisors that the County Board Chair and the County Clerk shall execute an easement
21 allowing the adjoining property owners to cross the Wildwood Trail for specific purposes.
Legal Fiscal Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: None
06/15/23
06/15/23Community Development CommitteeAPPROVED AS AMENDED
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NPWFS;Scott Counter, Ryan Sherley
TFDPOEFS;Jerry VanSomeren, Supervisor
BZFT;Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Jerry VanSomeren
BCTFOU;Shawn Anderson, Dick Hesselink
Vote Confirmation.
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement Majority of Supervisors Present
Christine Hines, County Clerk
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EASEMENT
Document Number Document Name
Drafted by / Return to:
Heather M. Amos, Corporation Counsel
St. Croix Co. Government Center
1101 Carmichael Road
Hudson, WI 54016
_______________
Parcel Identification Number (PIN)
This is not homestead property.
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EASEMENT
This Easement Easementmade effective as of _________________, 2023 by ST.
CROIX COUNTY Grantorto the Adjoining Property Owners of the Wildwood Trail Adjoining
Property Owners.
RECITALS
1.
seven-mile off-road hiking, biking, and snowmobiling trail on a former railroad right-of-way which
runs from the Village of Woodville south to the St. Croix/Pierce County line, legally described as
follows:
\[ENTER LEGAL DESCRIPTION\]
; and
2. Adjoining Property Owners own real property adjoining the Trail; and
3. The County desires to grant to the Adjoining Property Owners a non-exclusive, perpetual
on the terms and conditions set forth herein, specifically related to the Adjoining
use of the easement.
TRAIL EASEMENT RIGHTS
1. Recitals. The above Recitals are hereby fully incorporated into the terms of this
Easement.
2. Purpose. This Easement is established for use as it currently exists and is currently
regulated by Chapter 30 of the St. Croix County Ordinances as of the date this Agreement is last
he St. Croix County
Board of Supervisors.
3. Grant of Trail Easement. The County grants and conveys to the Adjoining Property
Owners, and any future heirs, successors, or assigns, a non-exclusive 66-foot to 99-foot wide
over, across, upon, and above that portion of the Trail adjoining
their property.
4. Rights of Adjoining Property Owners. This Trail Easement shall not impede on any
access right that existed prior to the execution of this Agreement, including the access of utility
company pertaining to existing transmission lines. The Adjoining Property Owners shall have the
following rights on the Trail with the understanding that any damage caused by an Adjoining
Property Owner to the Trail will be at the sole expense of that specific Adjoining Property Owner to
fix and/or repair the damage:
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A. To cause livestock to cross the Trail including roundups and emergency retrieval.
B. To cross for all other agricultural, forestry/timber, and land management, and
reasonable recreational use at an existing or future mutually agreeable upon
location.
C. To use motorized vehicles, including recreational vehicles and agricultural
motorized equipment on the Trail for the length of the adjoining property owned
along the Trail by that specific Adjoining Property Owner. There shall be no
parking on the Trail at any time.
D. All other uses of the Trail are subject to the requirements set forth in Chapter 30
of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances.
5. Scope of Trail Easement. The County maintains the following obligations of the Trail:
A. The right to cut, trim, control, or remove trees, shrubs, or other vegetation that in
.
B. The right to control insects, rodents, and other pests on the Trail.
C. The right-of-way and easement to permit general public access consistent with the
Purpose, over and across the Trail.
D. The right to prohibit or limit public access to the Trail for access inconsistent with
the Purpose.
E. The right to maintain and repair the Trail as necessary to ensure that it is
accessible consistent with the Purpose.
6. Recording. The County shall record this instrument or a memorandum thereof in the
office of the Register of Deeds and may record a new easement at any time as may be required to
preserve its rights in this Easement.
7. General Provisions.
A. Controlling Law. The interpretation and performance of this Easement shall be
governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin.
B. Extinguishment. If circumstances arise in the future that render the purpose of
this Easement obsolete or impossible to accomplish, this Easement can be
terminated or extinguished, whether in whole or in part, only by judicial
proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction or by recission by the County.
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C. Severability. If any provision of this Easement, or the application thereof to any
person or circumstance, is found to be invalid, the remainder of the provisions of
this Easement, or the application of such provision to persons or circumstances
other than those as to which it is found to be invalid, as the case may be, shall not
be affected thereby.
\[Signature and acknowledgment pages follow.\]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has executed this Agreement to be effective as of the
date first above written.
GRANTOR ST. CROIX COUNTY
By: ___________________________________
Bob Long
Its: County Board Chair
By: ___________________________________
Christine Hines
Its: County Clerk
STATE OF WISCONSIN )
) ss.
COUNTY OF ST. CROIX )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of ___________, 2023,
by Bob Long, County Board Chair, and Christine Hines, County Clerk, with authority and on behalf of
the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors.
____________________________
Christa L. Poeschel, Notary Public
My commission expires: 11-15-2024
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Ordinance No.
ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 37 - UNIFORM ADDRESSING
AND ROAD NAMING SYSTEM
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
Heather Amos, Corporation Counsel, Office of Corporation Counsel
DATE: August 1, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance Creating Chapter 37 - Uniform Addressing and Road Naming
System
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
St. Croix County does not currently have a uniform addressing ordinance. In order for
emergency response services to effectively serve the community, a standardized system needs
to be implemented.
In 1983, issuance of addresses was assigned for the entire unincorporated or rural areas of St.
Croix County within the road naming and numbering system by the St. Croix County Planning
Department, now called Community Development Department.
Most towns, with some exceptions, adopted the address numbering grid system. The Town of
Hudson, Town of Troy, and Town of Kinnickinnic, use names, not numbers for road names. A
few towns, including the Town of St. Joseph, have some named roads that were retained in the
1983 implementation for historical reasons.
Wis. Stat. § 59.54(4), Rural Naming or Numbering System, states as follows:
(4) Rural naming or numbering system. The board may establish a rural naming or numbering
system in towns for the purpose of aiding in fire protection, emergency services, and civil
defense, and appropriate and expend money therefor under which:
(a) Each rural road, home, business, farm or other establishment, may be assigned a name or
number.
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(b)The names or numbers may be displayed on uniform signs posted on rural roads and
intersections, and at each home, business, farm or other establishment.
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Ordinance No.
ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 37 - UNIFORM ADDRESSING
AND ROAD NAMING SYSTEM
1 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Board of Supervisor promotes activities and services
2 to create a safe community; and
3
4 WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of St. Croix understands the
5 importance of an uniform addressing system to ensure timely and adequate delivery of
6 emergency response services to the community; and
7
8 WHEREAS, Wis. Stat. § 59.54(4), Rural Naming or Numbering System, allows for the
9 Board of Supervisors of the County of St. Croix to establish a rural naming or numbering
10 system in towns for the purpose of aiding in fire protection, emergency services, and civil
11 defense; and
12
13 WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of St. Croix desires to enact an
14 ordinance to establish a county-wide uniform addressing system; and
15
16 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors has created Chapter 37 of the St.
17 Croix County Code of Ordinances - Uniform Addressing System; and
18
19 WHEREAS, the primary purpose of Chapter 37 is to provide the means and standards
20 for the most rapid location of property by emergency service providers including emergency
21 medical service, fire departments, law enforcement, and other first responders and service
22 agencies.
23
24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of
25 Supervisors that Chapter 37 - Uniform Addressing System of the St. Croix County Code of
26 Ordinances is hereby created and attached hereto.
27
28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this ordinance shall be effective upon passage and
29 publication.
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Legal Fiscal Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: No financial impact over current practice.
04/6/23
04/06/23Public Protection & Judiciary CommitteePOSTPONEDNext:
06/01/23
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NPWFS;Tim Ramberg, Supervisor
TFDPOEFS;Cathy Leaf, Supervisor
BZFT;Cathy Leaf, Bob Feidler, Mark Carlson, Tim Ramberg
FYDVTFE;Paul Adams
06/01/23Public Protection & Judiciary CommitteeRECOMMENDED
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NPWFS;Tim Ramberg, Supervisor
TFDPOEFS;Cathy Leaf, Supervisor
BZFT;Leaf, Adams, Feidler, Carlson, Ramberg
Vote Confirmation.
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
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Roll Call - Vote Requirement Majority of Supervisors Present
Christine Hines, County Clerk
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CHAPTER 37
UNIFORM ADDRESSING AND ROAD NAMING SYSTEM
37.01 PURPOSE. The purpose of this Chapter is to promote and protect the health, safety, and
general welfare of the public of St. Croix County by providing the most practical, efficient,
and logical means of physically locating properties and structures located in the County.
The primary and vital purpose of an addressing system is to provide the means and
standards for the most rapid location of property by emergency service providers including
emergency medical service, fire departments, law enforcement, and other first responders
and service agencies. The system will also serve the U.S. Postal Service and the public at
large in the timely and efficient delivery of services.
It is the intent of this Chapter to establish the method by which address numbers are
assigned by St. Croix County in cooperation with the towns. It is further intended to provide
for requirements for road naming and the review process and responsibilities involved in
assuring all public and private drives are named and signed in accordance with accepted
criteria.
37.02 DEFINITIONS. In this Chapter:
(A)
identifying a location address.
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E) Private two or less private properties containing
principal structures.
(F)
and/or principal structures.
37.03 AUTHORITY. This Chapter is enacted under the authority granted to the County,
pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.54(4).
37.04 APPLICATION. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to each road, home, business,
farm, structure, or other establishments in the unincorporated areas of the County.
Incorporated areas are exempt from this section unless otherwise indicated in any adopted
intergovernmental agreement. This Chapter does not apply to naming State and County
Highways.
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37.05 ADMINISTRATION.
(A) The policy implementation of this Chapter shall be provided by the Public Protection
and Judiciary Committee.
(B) The administrative responsibility of this Chapter shall be administered by the
Community Development Department.
(C) The Community Development Department Director or designee shall have the
responsibilities of coordinating the ongoing maintenance of the Uniform Addressing
System. These duties will include: assignment of addresses, maintenance of an accurate
road name listing, update of maps, and administration of the provisions of this Chapter.
37.06 ADDRESSING REQUIREMENTS.
(A) County Addressing Grid System. St. Croix County has established a uniform addressing
grid system.
(B) Grid System. The official addressing system of St. Croix County is the grid system as
established, mapped, and implemented by the County on September 1, 1983. The official
addressing map is kept on file in the Community Development Department.
(C) Address Number Determination. The grid system so established allows for only 50 even
and 50 odd numbered addresses per mile of roadway, the equivalent of one address every
52.8 feet of road length on each side of a road. An address number designates the
intersection point of a driveway centerline with a public road. Address numbers are derived
from measurements taken from the north or east grid section with the result adjusted to
correspond to the side of the road, the subject driveway, and property the driveway is
located on.
(D) Even / Odd Address Number Determination. All driveways and properties on the east side
of north-south roads and all driveways and properties on the north side of east-west roads
will be assigned even numbers. All driveways and properties on the west side of north-
south roads and all driveways and properties on the south side of east-west roads will be
assigned odd address numbers. Roads that loop or circle may be addressed in a manner that
keeps the even numbers on one side and odd numbers on another side, avoiding potential
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(E) Uniform Address Application. When required, a property owner will complete an
application for issuing addresses maintained by the Community Development Department.
The application and any designated fee shall be submitted to the Community Development
Department.
(F) Address Assignment.
(1) Upon receipt of an application and fee, the Community Development Department
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will determine and assign an address number in coordination with the applicable
town.
(2) Address numbers are assigned on the basis of the location of the centerline of the
driveway access point as it intersects with the public roadway or named private
road or private driveway.
(3) Principal structures with multiple driveway access points will be addressed based
on the location of the midpoint of the two outer driveway access points. If one
driveway access point is elongated and accesses at a significant distance from the
principal structure, the principal structure will be addressed based on the location
of the access point closest to the principal structure.
(4) If a new address conflicts with one or more existing address numbers, the existing
address numbers may be changed to resolve the conflict.
(5) If the location of the driveway access point changes or is proposed to be changed,
the Community Development Department and the applicable road maintenance
authority shall be notified. The existing address number may remain unless or until
such time the change disrupts the orderly and uniform addressing system as detailed
in this Chapter.
(6) Changing the location of the driveway to another roadway requires the principal
structure to be given a new address.
(7) Principal structures with the main front entrance facing one roadway and having a
driveway accessing upon another roadway will be addressed based on the location
of the driveway access point.
(8) Address numbers along the same public or private road will not be duplicated.
(9) Parcels or properties with two single family dwellings that are separated by more
than 250 feet will require separate addresses for each dwelling.
(10) Duplexes, Twin Homes, or side by side dwelling structures will each be assigned
an individual address number and/or a unit number.
(11) Apartment buildings and mobile home and RV parks will be assigned one single
address number. Individual units in such groupings will be referred to by apartment
number or unit number. Individual units may display the unit number in a consistent
and conspicuous manner. A map of the property showing the units or lots shall be
submitted to the Community Development Department.
(12) Upon an address change, the Community Development Department shall notify, in
writing, the property owner, applicable Town Clerk, postmaster, Sheriffs Office,
Emergency Communications Manager, local power/utility company, and the
County Treasurer.
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(13) Removal of an address number will be done only under circumstances deemed
appropriate as determined by the Community Development Department in
conjunction with the Emergency Communications Manager.
(14) In order to maintain the purpose and intent of this Chapter the Community
Development Department has the authority to require pre-existing address numbers
be changed if such address numbers do not conform to the uniform address system
detailed in this Chapter. An appeal of a decision of the Community Development
Department may be filed, pursuant to Section 37.09.
(15) The Community Development Department is responsible for maintaining the
Uniform Addressing database. Responsibilities includes adding improved parcel
additions and making road database information available as requested. The
Community Development Department is responsible for updates to the grid system
and is also responsible for providing updates to the St. Croix County Emergency
Communications Center for the E911 mapping system.
(G) Change of Existing Addresses. Existing addresses may be changed for just cause if one or
more of the following apply:
(1) Site address is out of sequence or there is an odd/even error on the road segment.
(2) Sites where addresses of one or both neighboring parcels were assigned in such a
way that there is no address available for a vacant lot(s).
(3) Change of access point for the structure or parcel.
(4) Road name change.
(5) Any other reason that is consistent with the intent of this Chapter.
37.07 ROAD NAMING REQUIREMENTS.
(A) Road Naming Selection.
(1) Each road will have one name consistent with the grid naming system which
requires numbered local road names in all unincorporated areas of the county
except the Towns of Hudson, Troy, St. Joseph, and Kinnickinnic may have words
as local road names. All new or changed local road names numbers or words
in all unincorporated areas of the county will be approved by the Community
Development Department prior to use. The Community Development Department
will coordinate with the respective town in the selection of the road name consistent
with the requirements of this Chapter.
(2) Road names will only change when there is a substantial intersection, or at
municipal boundaries, not including town boundaries.
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(3) Road names will not duplicate any name which has already been used elsewhere in
St. Croix County, is similar to a name used elsewhere, is a name which may cause
confusion or which is difficult to spell or pronounce. This prohibition includes
roads with different ending or suffix nomenclature but the same first word or words
or prefix. For example, Smith Drive and Smith Circle will not both be allowed.
Only one of the following would be allowed: Wildwood Trail, Wildtree Trail or
Wylde Woode Road. The Community Development Department will coordinate
with the applicable town to ensure duplication does not occur.
(4) Roads with duplicate names existing at the time of adoption of this Chapter may
require the renaming of one road to eliminate the duplicate.
(5) Roads with same or similar sounding names existing at the time of the adoption of
this Chapter may be allowed to continue in use unless required to be changed for
emergency service reasons.
(6) Road naming suffix nomenclature will follow the standards, consistent with
Chapter 13 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances, as follows:
TYPE OF ROAD STRAIGHT CURVILINEAR
North/South Roads Street Drive or Lane
East/West Roads Avenue Road or Trail
Permanent Turnabout Circle or Court Circle or Court
Roads, Loop Roads or
Cul-de-sacs
(7) Where a road maintains the same general direction except for curvilinear changes
for short distances, the same name will be used for the entire length of the road.
(8) A road, which may connect to another road in the future, shall use the same name
for all existing and planned sections.
(9) Roads within a new land division will follow the standards set forth in Chapter 13
of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances.
(B) Road Name Signs.
(1) Road name signs will be placed at the intersections of all roads, showing the names
of the roads in accordance with the official road naming map. Road name signs are
the responsibility of the town in which the road is located. Road name signs within
private, commercial, business, industrial, apartment, and/or condominium
complexes will be the responsibility of the property owner(s).
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(2) The type of lettering, composition, material, color, mounting posts, and accessories
will be in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD) by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
(C) Requiring Addresses. Address numbers will be assigned to the following:
(1) Each home, business, farm, principal structure or other establishment will have
a unique number.
(2) Parcels containing ongoing business operation or public facility.
(3) Any structure not associated with a principal structure, which contains a driveway
access point such as radio/television/cell/mobile towers, warehouses, storage
facilities, utility buildings, and/or other structures.
(4) Any other parcel as determined by the Community Development Department for
emergency response access.
(D) Address Signs. All towns shall have uniform address signs. The Community Development
Department will coordinate with town authorities to ensure the following:
(1) Signs installed after the adoption of this Chapter will be placed to the right of the
driveway, when facing the driveway from the road and at the highway right-of-way
line, whenever possible.
(2) The signs will be placed parallel to the road for visibility in both directions unless
the sign is two-sided then it will be placed perpendicular to the road.
(3) Address signs will not be placed to interfere with roadway maintenance including
grading of shoulders and snow plowing.
(4) Address sign ordering and installation are the responsibility of the town in which
the sign is located. Multi-unit address signs within private, commercial, business,
industrial, apartment, and/or condominium complexes will be the responsibility of
the property owner.
(5) Address sign placement diagram:
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37.08PRIVATE DRIVEWAY AND PRIVATE ROAD REQUIREMENTS.The
Community Development Department will work in cooperation with respective town
officials to ensure that private roads and private driveways meet the requirements of this
Chapter.
(A)Private RoadsAccessing Three or More Principal Structures.
(1)All existing shared access driveways that have three or more addressed principal
structures, as ofthe date of adoption of this Chapter, will be defined as a private
roadand will benamed and signed according to regulations set forth in this Chapter.
(2)All affected property owners are equally responsible for all costs associated with
installing orreplacingprivate road name signs and for all costs associated with re-
addressingunless all affected property owners agree otherwise in writing.
(B)Private Driveways Accessing Two Addresses.
(1)A shared access driveway with two existing addresses, as of the date of adoption of
thisChapter, that becomes the driveway access for a third address, will be defined
as aprivate roadand willbe named and signed according to regulations set forth in
thisChapter. All principal structures accessing the private road will be re-addressed
tocoincide with the newly named private road.
(2)In all instances and situations listed above, the property owner that initiatesor
causes the private road to be named and signed is responsible for all costs associated
with placing private road name signs and for all costs associated with re-addressing.
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37.09 APPEALS. An affected property owner may file an appeal of an address naming or
numbering decision with the Community Development Department within 30 days of the
decision. The appeal will be held before the Public Protection & Judiciary Committee.
37.10 ENFORCEMENT. All persons, firms, corporations, associations, partnerships, bodies
politic or other entities capable of being sued that own or have jurisdiction over highways,
streets, roads, or real property located within the unincorporated areas of the County shall
comply with this Chapter.
37.11 AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER. Any future amendments, revisions, or modifications
of Wis. Stat. § 59.54(4) incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this Chapter as
such amendments, revisions, or modifications are made to said Statutes.
Ordinance No. _____(23) - ___, 2023.
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING LIBRARY LEVY FOR 2024 BUDGET
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
DATE: August 1, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Establishing Library Levy for 2024 Budget
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
This is the annual resolution for funding libraries. The formula is fairly straight forward. We pay
for every item circulated that was checked out to a member of community that does not operate
their own library. State law requires a minimum funding level of 70%. St. Croix County has
historically funded at 100% of the costs. The library levy is a special purpose levy, not limited by
levy caps, and is only assessed against the communities that do not support their own local
library. This library levy includes additional funding for hot spots.
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING LIBRARY LEVY FOR 2024 BUDGET
1 WHEREAS, Wis. Stat. § 43.12 requires that counties reimburse libraries for the cost of
2 serving residents living within municipalities located in the county that do not have their own
3 municipal library; and
4
5 WHEREAS
6
7
8 WHEREAS, the cost is determined by dividing the total operating expenditures by the
9 total number of circulations and then multiplying that amount by the number of actual
10 circulations provided to rural residents of the County who have used that municipal library; and
11
12 WHEREAS, the County, in its Plan of Library Service 2019-
13 determined that it is just and proper to reimburse the libraries at no less funding than the full cost
14(100%) of providing library services to rural residents.
15
16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDthat St. Croix County shall pay all
17 municipal libraries serving residents living in municipalities that donot have their own
18 municipal library 100% of the cost of rural circulation by March 1, 2024.
19
20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
21 for 2024.
Legal Fiscal Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: Establishing the Library Levy becomes a portion of the 2024 budget. As a special
purpose levy, we receive the funds from the taxpayers and pass it along to the local
libraries.
07/18/23
07/18/23Administration CommitteeRECOMMENDED
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NPWFS;Paul Berning, Supervisor
TFDPOEFS;Bob Feidler, Supervisor
BZFT;Long, Koch, Berning, Feidler, Counter
Vote Confirmation.
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement Majority of Supervisors Present
Christine Hines, County Clerk
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ST.CROIXCOUNTYLIBRARYFUNDINGfor2023LEVY2024BUDGET
Distribution
SOURCE*Pg.4,VI,#6Pg.2,III,#1aPg.6,XI,#2b
2022
Operating2022Total2022County100%CostofHotspot
LibraryExpensesCirculationCostperCirc.RuralCircul.RuralCirc.FundingRevised
Baldwin269,044$45,686$5.8916,709$98,399$756$99,155
DeerPark47,588$10,230$4.653,779$17,579$756$18,335
GlenwoodCity71,351$117,012$0.614,581$2,793$756$3,549
Hammond188,000$23,266$8.086,605$53,371$756$54,127
Hudson966,730$159,468$6.0683,502$506,207$756$506,963
NewRichmond828,578$159,468$5.2068,599$356,507$756$357,263
RiverFalls1,254,866$205,261$6.1141,160$251,632$756$252,388
Roberts266,851$60,356$4.4235,749$158,056$756$158,812
Somerset260,591$49,294$5.2928,216$149,163$756$149,919
SpringValley99,700$25,560$3.902,725$10,629$1,044$11,673
Woodville125,000$19,201$6.515,284$34,399$858$35,257
Total$4,378,299874,802296,909$1,638,737$8,706$1,647,443
OutofCounty$67,972$67,972
GrandTotal$1,706,710$1,715,416
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ST.CROIXCOUNTYOUTOFCOUNTYLIBRARYFUNDINGfor2023
100%70%Difference#ofcircscostper
circ
AmeryAreaPublicLibrary9,217.386,452.162,765.21Polk1439$6.41
225SchollCt.
Amery,WI54001
BalsamLakePublicLibrary771.17539.82231.35Polk112$6.89
POBox340
BalsamLake,WI54810
BarronPublicLibrary1,234.95864.46370.48Barron176$7.02
10N.3rdSt.
Barron,WI548121119
BoycevillePublicLibrary795.73557.01238.72Dunn139$5.72
903MainStreetPOBox129
Boyceville,WI54725
CenturiaPublicLibrary36.0225.2161.24Polk2$18.01
4094thStreet
Centuria,WI54824
CadottCommunityLibrary119.5983.72203.31Polk21$5.69
331N.MainSt.POBox68
Cadott,WI54727
CalhounMemorialLibrary54.1937.9392.12Barron9$6.02
321MooreStreet,POBox25
Chetek,Wi54728
CameronPublicLibrary901.12630.781,531.90Barron144$6.26
506MainStreet,POBox343
Cameron,WI54822
ColfaxPubliclibrary144.32101.0243.30Dunn29$4.98
613MainSt.POBox525
Colfax,WI547300525
ClearLakeLibrary18,110.4912,677.355,433.15Polk2834$6.39
POBox365
ClearLake,WI54005
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EllsworthPublicLibrary3,429.402,400.581,028.82Pierce491$6.98
312W.MainStreet
Ellsworth,WI54011
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ElmwoodPublicLibrary65.0445.5319.51Pierce19$3.42
111N.MainSt.
Elmwood,WI54740
LEPhillipsMemorialPublicLibrary1,211.55848.09363.47EauClaire134$9.04
400EauClaireStreet
EauClaire,WI54701
MenomoniePublicLibrary15,128.0710,589.654,538.42Dunn2917$5.19
600WolskeBayRoad
Menomonie,WI54751
MilltownPublicLibrar
y595.52416.87178.66Polk71$8.39
POBox69
Milltown,WI54858
OgemaPublicLibrary423.71296.59127.11Price61$6.95
W5005StateRoad86POBox603
Ogema,WI54459
OsceolaPublicLibrary9,599.126,719.392,879.74Polk1453$6.61
POBox816
Osceola,WI54020
PrescottPublicLibrary2,377.921,664.55713.38Pierce378$6.29
800BornerSt.N.
Prescott,WI54021
RiceLakePublicLibrary267.85187.5080.36Pierce45$5.95
2E.MarshallSt.
RiceLake,WI54868
ThomasSt.AngeloPublicLibrary881.79617.25264.54Barron98$9.00
13052ndAvenue
Cumberland,WI54829
TurtleLakePublicLibrary2,607.341,825.14782.20Barron302$8.63
POBox272
TurtleLake,Wi54889
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OutofCounty67,972.2847,580.6021,946.97
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Barron729
Polk5,932
Pierce933
Dunn3,085
Chippewa0
EauClaire134
10,813
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR COUNTY
CONSERVATION AIDS GRANTS 2024-2028
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
Ellen Denzer, Director, Community Development
DATE: August 1, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Approving Application for County Conservation Aids Grants
2024-2028
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The St. Croix County Community Development Department applies for and receives a 50%
matching County Conservation Aids grant of $1,998 annually. The matching funds, $1,998, are
budgeted annually also. Every year the St. Croix County Sportsmen's Alliance identifies small
conservation projects that benefit outdoor recreation to receive this funding. The projects have
included parking for one or two cars along a river or stream for walk-in fishing or hunting
access, shoreline fishing stations, shoreline stabilization, improvements to boat landings,
canoe/kayak carry-in access sites, fencing, etc. The objective of this funding is to improve fish
and game management including public access. These projects have occurred throughout St.
Croix County.
This resolution provides support for the grant application and fiscal match for five years.
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR COUNTY
CONSERVATION AIDS GRANTS 2024-2028
1 WHEREAS, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 23.09(12), the Wisconsin Department of Natural
2 Resources (DNR) may provide grants to counties for fish management and game management
3 projects on the condition that the state's share does not exceed one-half of the actual cost of a
4 project; and
5
6 WHEREAS, these grants are provided by the DNR under Wisconsin Administrative
7 Code §
8 NR 50.14 as County Conservation Aids Program Grants; and
9
10 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Community Development Department Resource
11 Management Division, the St. Croix County Sportsman's Alliance and the DNR desire to use
12 County Conservation Aids Program grants in outdoor recreation, fish and game management,
13 shoreline improvements and public access projects throughout the County; and
14
15 WHEREAS, the County Conservation Aids Grant that is received from the DNR is
16 $1,998; and
17
18 WHEREAS, the County's annual fiscal obligation to the County Conservation Aids
19 Grant is $1,998, which is budgeted annually in Fund 130 Account 6110; and
20
21 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Community Development Department requests
22 authorization to apply for County Conservation Aids Program Grants.
23
24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of
25 Supervisors that the Community Development Director or their designee is authorized to apply
26 for an annual grant under the County Conservation Aids Program from 2024-2028.
27
28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that St. Croix County shall comply with State rules for
29 the County Conservation Aids Program and all conditions of the grant and understands it may
30 perform force account work.
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Legal Fiscal Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: The financial impact, if the grant is received, is $1998.00 per year.
06/15/23
06/15/23Community Development CommitteeRECOMMENDED
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NPWFS;Jerry VanSomeren, Supervisor
TFDPOEFS;Scott Counter, Vice Chair
BZFT;Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Jerry VanSomeren
BCTFOU;Shawn Anderson, Dick Hesselink
Vote Confirmation.
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement Majority of Supervisors Present
Christine Hines, County Clerk
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT TEN (10) WELLS FROM WISCONSIN
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO BE USED FOR LONG-
TERM AQUIFER MONITORING
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
Ellen Denzer, Director, Community Development
DATE: August 1, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution to Accept Ten (10) Wells from Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources to be Used for Long-Term Aquifer Monitoring
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR) established monitoring wells in 1984
in response to trich
and Redevelopment Division has offered the ten (10) wells to St. Croix County to be used for our
ground water testing program.
County staff contacted the seven (7) landowners where the ten (10) NorLake wells are located to
determine if those landowners wanted to have the wells remain on their property for future
groundwater monitoring or if they wanted the wells removed.
Five (5) landowners agreed to have seven (7) wells on their property remain in place to be used
for testing by County staff in the future. Two (2) landowners did not desire to have the wells
remain on their land; those three (3) wells will be properly closed by WI DNR.
A resolution has been prepared to accept the seven (7) wells on five (5) properties and transfer
paperwork has been drafted by WI DNR for Board approval to proceed with the transfer of the
wells.
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT TEN (10) WELLS FROM WISCONSIN
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO BE USED FOR LONG-
TERM AQUIFER MONITORING
1 WHEREAS, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR) established
2 groundwater monitoring wells on private land in 1984 in the Town of Hudson to monitor
3 trichloroethylene (TCE) that was detected in groundwater; and
4
5 WHEREAS, k has been completed in
6 several areas of the Town of Hudson, and ten (10) wells are no longer needed by the WI DNR;
7 and
8
9 WHEREAS,
10 groundwater monitoring wells in the Town of Hudson to St. Croix County to be used in County
11 groundwater work as detailed in the supporting information; and
12
13 WHEREAS, seven (7) landowners having WI DNR TCE monitoring wells were
14 contacted by St Croix County Community Development staff to determine landowner interest in
15 continued well work monitoring on their properties; and
16
17 WHEREAS, five (5) landowners on parcels #020-1026-80-001, #020-1127-10-000,
18 #020-1359-18-000, #020-1359-14-000, and #020-1029-70-000 fully supported continued
19 monitoring of the seven (7) WI DNR wells on their land which will be conducted by St. Croix
20 County staff as time and funding allow; and
21
22 WHEREAS, two (2) landowners on parcels #020-1032-70-000 and #020-1308-60-000
23 did not desire to have continued testing and monitoring wells on their properties, those wells will
24 be properly abandoned by WI DNR; and
25
26 WHEREAS, the five (5) landowners supporting continued monitoring have been notified
27 in writing that County acceptance of the WI DNR monitoring wells depends on a positive
28 recommendation by the Community Development Committee and approval by the St. Croix
29 County Board of Supervisors; and
30
31 WHEREAS, the Community Development Committee has reviewed the supporting
32 materials related to the proposed acceptance of the seven (7) WI DNR monitoring wells and
33 recommends approval.
34
35 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of
36 Supervisors that the WI DNR monitoring wells offered to St. Croix County for well testing and
37 monitoring use as described in the attached chart, Description of WDNR Wells Accepted, are
38 accepted by St. Croix County.
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Legal Fiscal Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: Annual well testing~$700
07/17/23
07/17/23Community Development CommitteeRECOMMENDED
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NPWFS;Scott Counter, Vice Chair
TFDPOEFS;Jerry VanSomeren, Supervisor
BZFT;Anderson, Counter, Hansen, Sherley, VanSomeren
FYDVTFE;Dick Hesselink
Vote Confirmation.
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement Majority of Supervisors Present
Christine Hines, County Clerk
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State of Wisconsin
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Tony Evers, Governor
101 S. Webster Street
Adam N. Payne, Secretary
Box 7921
Telephone 608-266-2621
Madison WI 53707-7921
Toll Free 1-888-936-7463
TTY Access via relay -711
July 6, 2023
Tim Stieber
Resource Management Administrator
th
1960 8Ave
Baldwin, WI 54002
RE: Monitoring Wells offerto St. Croix County from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Mr. Stieber,
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) would like to offer St.Croix Countya monitoring well
network located in Hudson, WI. The well network includes seven monitoringwells:MW-50D, MW-50S, MW-
51, MW-53, MW-54, MW-55D, MW-55S.The well networkwas installed by the DNR as a pilot study to
evaluatethe Nor-Lake facility groundwater impacts. The wells were then maintained and sampled by the Nor
Lake facility’s environmentalconsultant.
Accepting of these wells will include a two-partyagreement to formalize the transferand St. Croix County will be
responsible for the maintenanceof the wells, andany future abandonment if the wells will nolonger be needed.
The DNR wishes to transfer this well network in an expeditedfashion. If you have any questions, concerns or
wish to further discuss please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Candace Sykora
Hydrogeologist
Remediation & Redevelopment
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
890 Spruce St, Baldwin, WI 54002
Phone: 715-928-0452
Candace.sykora@wisconsin.gov
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AGREEMENT FOR ASSUMPTION OF RESPONSIBILITY
FOR MONITORING WELLS
PAGE 1 of 2
1. This Agreement is entered into by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
(hereinafter PARTY 1) and St. Croix County (hereinafter PARTY 2).
2. PARTY 1 has been responsible for maintaining monitoring wells, identified as, MW-50D,
MW-50S, MW-51, MW-53, MW-54, MW-55D, MW-
erein by reference
is attached as Exhibit B, which is also incorporated by reference.
3. PARTY 2 would like to assume responsibility for the maintenance, testing, and final
disposition of the monitoring wells.
4. Therefore, in consideration of mutual promises and obligations made herein, and based upon
the foregoing, IT IS HEREBY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
a) PARTY 2 shall assume responsibility for the monitoring wells beginning with the
effective date of this Agreement and shall be responsible after that date for the
monitoring wells, including, but not limited to, the responsibility to inspect, maintain and
repair the monitoring wells and to properly abandon (fill and seal) the monitoring wells
when PARTY 2 no longer intends to conduct further groundwater monitoring at the
monitoring wells. Maintenance and abandonment (filling and sealing) of the monitoring
wells shall be in accordance with the requirements of chapter NR 141, Wisconsin
Administrative Code. The monitoring well constructions form(s) are attached as Exhibit
C, incorporated herein by reference.
b) PARTY 2 agrees to save, hold harmless, defend and indemnify PARTY 1 and PARTY
, against any and all liability, claims and costs of
whatever kind and nature, for injury or death of any person or persons, and for loss or
damage to any property occurring in connection with or arising out of the existence or the
use of the monitoring wells.
c) PARTY 1 agrees to give permission to PARTY 2 and its employees, duly authorized
representatives, agents and contractors, to enter upon the Property and have access at
reasonable times to the monitoring wells.
d) PARTY 1 agrees not to damage or interfere with the use of the monitoring wells and
agrees to notify third parties who plan to conduct any activity on the Property that the
monitoring wells are not to be damaged or compromised.
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AGREEMENT FOR ASSUMPTION OF RESPONSIBILITY
FOR MONITORING WELLS
PAGE 2 of 2
By: Date: July 6, 2023
By signing this document, Candace Sykora asserts that she is duly authorized to sign this
document on behalf of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
By: ______ PARTY 2_____________ Date: _____________________
\[If the property owner is a corporation or governmental entity, the printed name and title of the
person who is signing must be inserted below their signature, and the following statement should
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Att: Exhibit A Property description
Exhibit B Monitoring well location map
Exhibit C Monitoring well construction form(s)
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Ordinance No.
AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 79 OF THE ST. CROIX COUNTY CODE
OF ORDINANCES -ALL-TERRAIN AND UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLE
ROUTE ORDINANCE
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
Robbie Krejci, Highway Commissioner, Highway
DATE: August 1, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: Amendment to Chapter 79 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances -
All-Terrain and Utility Terrain Vehicle Route Ordinance
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
This ordinance amendment adds one (1) new ATV/UTV route to the approved list.
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Ordinance No.
AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 79 OF THE ST. CROIX COUNTY CODE
OF ORDINANCES -ALL-TERRAIN AND UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLE
ROUTE ORDINANCE
1 The County Board of Supervisors of the County of St. Croix does ordain as follows:
2
3 SECTION 1: Section 79.06 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances is amended to read as
4 follows:
5
6 79.06 APPROVED ATV/UTV ROUTES
7
8 The following routes are approved for ATV/UTV operation on St. Croix County Trunk
9 Highways:
10
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11 (A) CTH S, from 280 Street to 290 Street in the Town of Glenwood; a distance of
12 1.0 mile.
13
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14 (B) CTH C, from 90 Street to 93 Street in the Town of Star Prairie; a distance of
15 0.02 miles.
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17 (C) CTH H, from 100 Street to 100 Street in the Town of Star Prairie; a distance of
18 0.01 miles.
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20 (D) CTH I, from 50 Street to 60 Street, in the Town of Somerset; a distance of 1.0
21 mile.
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23 (E) CTH NN, from 50 Avenue to 60 Avenue in the Town of Cady; a distance of
24 1.0 mile.
25
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26 (F) CTH CC, from 210 Avenue to Goose Lake Road in the Town of Star Prairie; a
27 distance of 0.81 miles.
28
29 (G) CTH K, from 170th Street (west) to 170th Street (east) in the Town of Erin Prairie
30 and the Town of Stanton, a distance of 0.5 miles.
31
32 (H) CTH M, from Huntington Drive to Polk County Line in the Town of Star Prairie,
33 a distance of 0.54 miles.
34
35 (I) CTH J, from 170th Street to the Village of Hammond Limits, a distance of 0.26
36 miles.
37 (J) CTH Y, from 30th Avenue to CTH N, a distance of 1.0 mile.
38
39
40 SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall be effective upon passage and publication as required by law
41 (this section shall not be codified).
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Legal Fiscal Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: There is no Fiscal Impact to St. Croix County
06/19/23
06/19/23Transportation CommitteeRECOMMENDED
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NPWFS;Paul Adams, Supervisor
TFDPOEFS;Mike Barcalow, Supervisor
BZFT;Transportation, Adams, Ottino, Barcalow, Swanepoel
FYDVTFE;Jerry VanSomeren
Vote Confirmation.
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement Majority of Supervisors Present
Christine Hines, County Clerk
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION UPDATING COUNTY BOARD COMPENSATION, PER
DIEM, MILEAGE AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT POLICY
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
Heather Amos, Corporation Counsel, Office of Corporation Counsel
DATE: August 1, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Updating County Board Compensation, Per Diem, Mileage and
Expense Reimbursement Policy
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On June 6, 2023, the St. Croix County Personnel Policies and Procedure Handbook was updated
by Resolution 20 (2023) increasing meal reimbursement per diem rates. In order to be
consistent with the Handbook, it is recommended that the County update Section E. Expense
Reimbursement of the Compensation, Per Diem, Mileage and Expense Reimbursement Policy
and update the name of the Personnel Policies and Procedure Handbook in Section G.6. Both of
these changes mirror current employee policies.
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION UPDATING COUNTY BOARD COMPENSATION, PER
DIEM, MILEAGE AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT POLICY
1 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Board maintains a policy establishing the rules for
2 reimbursement of expenses for members of the St. CroixCounty Board, originally adopted in
3 1992 by Resolution 8 (1992); and
4
5 WHEREAS, on June 6, 2023, the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors approved
6 Resolution 20 (2023) increasing meal reimbursement per diem rates in the St. Croix County
7 Personnel Policiesand Procedure Handbook; and
8
9 WHEREAS,to stay consistent with the Personnel Policies and Procedure Handbook the
10 Compensation, Per Diem, Mileage and Expense Reimbursement Policy the Administration
11 Committee recommends approval of the updates to the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors.
12
13 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the St. Croix County Board of
14 Supervisors that the St. Croix County Compensation, Per Diem, Mileage and Expense
15 Reimbursement Policy be amended as attached.
Legal Fiscal Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: This change in policy will have minimal financial impacts to the overall budget.
06/20/23
06/20/23Administration CommitteeRECOMMENDED
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NPWFS;Bob Feidler, Supervisor
TFDPOEFS;Bob Long, Supervisor
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Vote Confirmation.
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement Majority of Supervisors Present
Christine Hines, County Clerk
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A. PURPOSE
Officers of the County Board are entitled to a monthly salary. Supervisors and Citizen
Members are entitled to per diem, mileage and expense reimbursement for attendance at any
board, committee, subunit or other governmental body as assigned pursuant to the St. Croix
County Rules and Bylaws of the Board of Supervisors.
B. SALARY OFFICERS
1. Chair - $750.00 per month plus per diem, mileage and expense reimbursement
2. Vice-Chair - $300.00 per month plus per diem, mileage and expense reimbursement
C. PER DIEM SUPERVISORS & CITIZEN MEMBERS
1. First meeting of the day $75
2. Each additional meeting in same day $25
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3. Additional compensation for chairing meeting $25
D. MILEAGE IRS mileage rate in effect on the travel date.
E. EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
1. Meals
a. Out of County meals only (including tax).
b. Daily per diem for meals, minus any covered meals will follow per diem rates set by
the St. Croix County Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook, Expense
Reimbursement Policy. $40.00 per day.
1) AM Meal $ 8.00
2) Noon Meal $12.00
3) Evening Meal $20.00
Total $40.00
c. Meals are per diem and receipts are not required.
2. Hotel
a. Maximum reimbursement rate will be the rate for the conference hotel.
b. A tax-exempt form should be completed for proof of sales tax exemption.
F. PAYMENT
1. Per diems and mileage for Standing Committee, County Board and
subcommittee meeting attendance shall be paid from attendance sheets
submitted by the Committee Chair to the County Clerk.
2. Per diems, mileage and expense reimbursement for other meetings or events
shall be paid from a voucher submitted to the County Clerk no more than once a
month by each Supervisor.
3. Vouchers submitted more than 90 days after the other meeting or event date will
not be paid.
G. OTHER PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
1. In the event a Standing Committee or Subcommittee meeting is canceled due to
physically present will only receive mileage.
2. To receive compensation a Supervisor must have authorization to attend other
meetings or functions within the County by the County Board Chair or by the
3. One, but not more than two Supervisors can be authorized to attend another
standing committee meeting.
4. A Supervisor who is a member or an officer of a state or other organization that
is related to County business is entitled to receive a per diem.
5. A Supervisor is entitled to receive a per diem for travel days provided the
Supervisor obtains the approval of the County Board Chair or the Chair of the
Standing Committee. If approval is given by the Standing Committee Chair, the
County Board Chair shall be notified by the Standing Committee Chair.
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6. Staff committee members are not entitled to receive per diems for meetings
attended. Staff committee members may be eligible for mileage and expense
reimbursement pursuant to the Human Resources Handbook St. Croix County
Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook.
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION AMENDING PERSONNEL POLICIES - INTRODUCTORY
PERIOD
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
DATE: August 1, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Amending Personnel Policies - Introductory Period
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Introductory Period Policy Proposed Changes
Remove Department Heads from being exempted from Introductory Periods.
Restated the need to complete an initial introductory period to be eligible for
PTO pay-out upon separation from employment.
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION AMENDING PERSONNEL POLICIES -INTRODUCTORY
PERIOD
1 WHEREAS, on September 2, 2014, St. Croix County adopted the current version of the
2 St. Croix County Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook; and
3
4 WHEREAS, the handbook was further amended between 2015 to 2023; and
5
6 WHEREAS, the Staff Advisory Committee and Department Heads have been provided
7 copies of the updated policies for review; and
8
9 WHEREAS, on July 18, 2023, the Administration Committee reviewed the amendments
10 and recommend approval to the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors.
11
12 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the St. Croix County Board of
13 Supervisors that the St. Croix County Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook is hereby
14 amended as follows:
15
16 Amend Introductory Period Policy
Legal Fiscal Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: This policy change has no fiscal impact.
07/18/23
07/18/23Administration CommitteeRECOMMENDED
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NPWFS;Paul Berning, Supervisor
TFDPOEFS;Bob Long, Supervisor
BZFT;Long, Koch, Berning, Feidler, Counter
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Vote Confirmation.
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement Majority of Supervisors Present
Christine Hines, County Clerk
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION AMENDING PERSONNEL HANDBOOK - TRAVEL TIME
POLICY AND REMOTE WORK POLICY
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
DATE: August 1, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Amending Personnel Handbook - Travel Time Policy and
Remote Work Policy
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Travel Time Policy Proposed Changes
Defined Policy
St. Croix County employees often travel to different locations throughout the county and sometimes
even outside of the county as part of their job duties or to attend a conference or other work-related
event. Depending on the circumstances, travel time may be counted as working time.
Added Definitions:
Assigned Headquarters: The original job site or location that an employee is assigned to for the
w
business needs.
Approved Travel Location: Work site or location that is not the employees assigned
headquarters but that the employee is required to travel to for a business-related reason.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and
youth employment standards. The following definitions explain what is considered work time
under the FLSA:
o Work hours: All time dur
premises, at a prescribed workplace, or is actively engaged in work.
o Waiting Time (Engaged to Wait): Waiting time is considered work time if the employee
is engaged by work to have a period of inactivity or wait time, as long as the wait time is
common practice and within reason. For example, arriving to the airport two hours
before a domestic flight is a common and reasonable practice and the wait time would
be considered work time. Allowing extra commute time to a conference and arriving
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twenty minutes early is a common and reasonable practice and the period of inactivity
between arriving for the conference and the start of the conference would be
considered work time. Any time in addition to that which is considered common
practice and reasonable or in which personal tasks are being completed would be
considered personal time. An example of being engaged to wait is a fireman who plays
checkers while waiting for an alarm, or an employee reading a book at the airport
waiting for their flight to a work-related event.
o On-Call Time: On-call time is considered work time only if the employee is required to
-
premise or job s-
actively engaged in work during the commute, such as on a phone call or performing
other work activities.
Updated Working Time Section:
Home to Work and Work to Home Travel
Travel ti
headquarters to their home, will not be paid; this includes, but is not limited to, travel to and from an
p extra shifts, being called-in to
work, or working regularly scheduled shifts.
Travel Time to Approved Travel Locations
Travel time for non-exempt (hourly) employees shall count as worktime if travel is required to an
approved travel location that is not
Travel Between Approved Travel Locations
Time spent traveling between two approved travel locations will count as approved working time. For
example, traveling from one worksite to another during a typical workday. Travel time must equate
reasonably with distance by taking the most direct route.
Travel Outside of the County and Waiting Time
Time spent traveling substantial distances, typically outside of the county, to attend County related
business will be counted as time worked. For example, time spent traveling to an airport, waiting in an
airport, time spent on a plane and traveling from the airport to the approved travel location would all
count as time worked. In the event of extended wait times during travel, the wait time will be
considered work time as long as the employee is engaged to wait. In extraordinary circumstances, the
wait time may be considered personal time, if the employee is no longer actively engaged in work.
These situations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Travel for Additional Work Activities
be considered work time if the employee has already traveled to their assigned work location or
approved travel location for the day. For example, an employee travels to their assigned headquarters
and works their normal shift, then travels home and has personal time, the employee then returns to
work by traveling to an approved travel location to lead a community event as part of their approved job
duties. The employee would count their travel to the community event as work time. This does not
-call and are called-in to work. See definition for On-Call
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Time above. As stated above, travel time will be paid for the lesser of the commute time from the
assigned headquarters to the approved travel location.
Updated Overtime Section:
If the travel time and hours worked during the work week put the employee into an overtime situation,
overtime will be paid per the Human Resources Overtime and Compensatory Time Policy and FLSA
regulations. exceeds forty (40), overtime will be paid. When foreseeable, overtime should be pre-
Whenever possible, Department Heads should consider the use of flex time during the workweek for
employees who must travel to reduce additional hours worked in the same workweek. The Department
the best interests of the department.
Remote Work Policy Proposed Changes
Definitions - added Remote Work Definition
Remote Work: Remote work (also known as work from home or telecommuting) is a flexible
working arrangement that allows an employee to perform their job duties from a physical
location outside of a County office. Regular work practices and job duties that require an
employee to work away from the office are not considered remote work. These job duties
include time spent working out in the community, such as meeting with clients, attending
training events, managing community events, etc.
Expectations - added language
Remote work is not intended to permit staff to work at other jobs, provide dependent care, or
run their own businesses during work hours. If an employee has a need for time off related to
the above or other non-work-related matters, employees should request approval for
appropriate paid leave time or discuss alternatives with their direct supervisor.
Employees are expected to make and maintain dependent care arrangements while working
remotely. Employees should not be engaging in dependent care activities when performing
official duties. While an occasional, brief interruption may occur when a dependent is present in
the home, employees working remotely must be careful to keep interruptions to a minimum to
avoid disruptions that impact work activities or performance. Situations where employees may
need to provide dependent care during work hours shall not be counted as worked time.
Employees working remotely may be required to attend in-person meetings, trainings, or events
at St. Croix County worksites or other locations as directed by their supervisor.
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION AMENDING PERSONNEL HANDBOOK -TRAVEL TIME
POLICY AND REMOTE WORK POLICY
1 WHEREAS, on September 2, 2014, St. Croix County adopted the current version of the
2 St. Croix County Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook; and
3
4 WHEREAS, the handbook was further amended from 2015 through 2023; and
5
6 WHEREAS, the Staff Advisory Committee and Department Heads have been provided
7 copies of the updated policies for review; and
8
9 WHEREAS, on June 20, 2023, the Administration Committee has reviewed the
10 amendments and recommends approval to the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors.
11
12 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the St. Croix County Board of
13 Supervisors that the St. Croix County Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook is hereby
14 amended as follows:
15
16 Amend Travel Time Policy
17 Amend Remote Work Policy
Legal Fiscal Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: Update to policy clarifies current practice and will have no fiscal impact.
06/20/23
06/20/23Administration CommitteeRECOMMENDED
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NPWFS;Paul Berning, Supervisor
TFDPOEFS;Bob Long, Supervisor
BZFT;Long, Koch, Berning, Feidler, Counter
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Vote Confirmation.
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement Majority of Supervisors Present
Christine Hines, County Clerk
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Travel Time Policy
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St. Croix County employees often travel to different locations throughout thecountyand sometimes even
outside of the countyas part of their job dutiesor to attend a conference or other work-related event.
Depending on the circumstances, travel time may be counted as working time.
Purpose
To clarify working time hourswhen traveling for County business. a conference or other work-related event.
Definitions
Required Travel:Travel that is mandated and (or) pre-
Assigned Headquarters:The original job site or location that an employee is assigned to for the
workdayange on a daily basis as determined by business
needs.
Approved Travel Location:Worksite or location that is not the employees assigned headquarters but
that the employee is required to travel to for a business-related reason.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):Establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth
employment standards. The following definitions explain what is considered work time under the FLSA:
o Work hours:Apremises, at
a prescribed workplace, or is actively engaged in work.
o Waiting Time (Engaged to Wait):Waiting time is considered work time if the employee is
engaged by work to have a period of inactivity or wait time, as long as the wait time is common
practice and within reason. For example, arriving to the airport two hours before a domestic
flight is a common and reasonable practice and the wait time would be considered work time.
Allowing extra commute time to a conference and arriving twenty minutes early is a common
and reasonable practice and the period of inactivity between arriving for the conference and the
start of the conference would be considered work time. Any time in addition to that which is
considered common practice and reasonable or in which personal tasks are being completed
would be considered personal time. An example of being engaged to wait isa fireman who
Travel Time PolicyHuman Resources Policies and Procedures1
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plays checkers while waiting for an alarm, or an employee reading a book at the airport waiting
for their flight to a work-related event.
o On-Call Time: On-call time is considered work time only if the employee is required to remain
while on-call or job site
-s not considered work time unless the employee is actively engaged in work
during the commute, such as on a phone call or performing other work activities.
Working Time
Home to Work and Work to Home Travel
ned headquarters, or from their assigned headquarters to
headquarters for training or meetings, picking up extra shifts, being called-in to work, or working regularly
scheduled shifts.
Travel Time to Approved Travel Locations
Travel time for non-exempt (hourly) employees shall count as worktime if travel is required to an approved
travel location that is not the employees assigned headquarters. Travel time will be paid for the lesser of the
commute the commute time between the
quarters to the approved travel location.
Travel Between Approved Travel Locations
Time spent traveling between two approved travel locations will count as approved working time. For example,
traveling from one worksite to another during a typical workday. Travel time must equate reasonably with
distance by taking the most direct route.
Travel Outside of the County and Waiting Time
Time spent traveling substantial distances, typically outside of the county, to attend County related business will
be counted as time worked. For example, time spent traveling to an airport, waiting in an airport, time spent on
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a plane and traveling from the airport to the approved travel location would all count as time worked. In the
event of extended wait times during travel, the wait time will be considered work time as long as the employee
is engaged to wait. In extraordinary circumstances, the wait time may be considered personal time, if the
employee is no longer actively engaged in work. These situations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Travel Time Policy Human Resources Policies and Procedures 2
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Travel for Additional Work Activities
Travel time to and from additional work activities
considered work time if the employee has already traveled to their assigned work location or approved travel
location for the day. For example, an employee travels to their assigned headquarters and works their normal
shift, then travels home and has personal time, the employee then returns to work by traveling to an approved
travel location to lead a community event as part of their approved job duties. The employee would count their
travel to the community event as work time. -call and
are called-in to work. See definition for On-Call Time above. As stated above, travel time will be paid for the
Overtime
If the travel time and hours worked during the work week put the employee into an overtime situation,
overtime will be paid per the Human Resources Overtime and Compensatory Time Policy and FLSA regulations.
exceeds forty (40), overtime will be paid. When foreseeable, overtime should be pre-approved by the
Whenever possible, Department Heads should consider the use of flex time during the workweek for employees
who must travel to reduce additional hours worked in the same workweek. The Department Head may alter an
department.
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Remote Work Policy
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St. Croix County is committed to creating a work environment and culture where the needs of our clients,
employees, and organization are aligned. Therefore, we strive to be flexible in our approach to work styles and
location.
Remote work allows employees to work at homeor in a satellite location for all or part of their workweek. St.
Croix County considers remote work to be a viable, flexible work option when both the employee and the job
are suited to such an arrangement. Remote work may be appropriate for some employees and positions but not
for others.
Purpose
To enable staff and management to balance personal and professional responsibilities while continuing to
deliver high quality customer service; and meet County goals. The ability to work remotely is also purposeful in
attraction, recruitment, and retention of future and current employees.
To provide employees with the minimum guidelines needed to incorporate remote work within a specific
position or department. Department Heads and Supervisors are encouraged to define any additional work rules
necessary to make remote work successful for that department.
Definitions
Remote Work: Remote work (also known as work from home or telecommuting) is a flexible working
arrangement that allows an employee to perform their job duties from a physical location outside of a
County office. Regular work practices and job duties that require an employee to work away from the
office are not consideredremote work. These work practices and job duties include time spent working
out in the community, such as meeting with clients, attending training events, managing community
events, etc.
Non-Exempt Vs. Exempt:Exempt employees are exempt from receiving overtime pay per standards set
by the U.S. Department of Labor and are oftentimes referred to as salaried workers. Non-Exempt
Remote Work PolicyHuman Resources Policies and Procedures1
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employees must be paid for all hours worked according to standards set by the U.S. Department of
Labor and are oftentimes referred to as hourly workers.
Broadband Internet: Any high-speed internet access that is always on and faster than dial-up access
over traditional analog services.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): Legislation that provides security
pr
information.
Personally Identifiable Information (PII): Any data that could potentially be used to identify a particular
person such as full name, social security n
email address.
Ergonomic Self-Evaluation: Assessment used to assist in ensuring a safe and comfortable working space.
Eligibility
The determination that a position may or may not be appropriate for a remote work arrangement is made on a
case-by-case basis, at the department level, with approval from the department head or designee. Departments
evaluate whether a position is suitable for remote work based on the nature of the work that is being
performed.
Generally, requests to work remotely should be considered when:
Working remotely fits with the needs of the department.
Remote work provides for space savings or increased productivity.
The employee has demonstrated sustained high performance, and the manager believes the employee
can maintain the expected quality and quantity of work while working remotely.
The department can maintain quality of service for clients, employees, and members of the community.
When balance or flexibility is needed to encourage employee retention.
When complying with a local, state, or federal stay-at-home order.
Generally, requests to work remotely should not be considered when:
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onsite.
The employee
other employees who are onsite.
work independently.
The employee has a documented attendance problem in their work history.
Expectations
Employees who work remotely must comply with all St. Croix County policies and department work
rules.
Employees who work remotely may be expected to have regularly scheduled work hours, to be fully
accessible during those hours, and to attend necessary meetings and appointments in person.
Remote work is not intended to permit staff to work at other jobs, provide dependent care, or run their
own businesses during work hours. If an employee has a need for time off related to the above or other
non-work-related matters, employees should request approval for appropriate paid leave time or
discuss alternatives with their direct supervisor.
Employees are expected to make and maintain dependent care arrangements while working remotely.
Employees should not be engaging in dependent care activities when performing official duties. While
an occasional, brief interruption may occur when a dependent is present in the home, employees
working remotely must be careful to keep interruptions to a minimum to avoid disruptions that impact
work activities or performance. Situations where employees may need to provide dependent care
during work hours shall not be counted as worked time.
Employees working remotely may be required to attend in-person meetings, trainings, or events at St.
Croix County worksites or other locations as directed by their supervisor.
Non-Exempt employees who work remotely are required to report their work hours and take required
rest breaks and meal periods.
Employees entering into a remote work agreement may be required to forfeit use of a personal office or
workstation in favor of a shared arrangement to maximize organization office space needs.
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Employees must provide broadband internet access from their home at their own expense. Depending
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The County will not be responsible for operating costs, home maintenance, or any other incidental costs
In-person meetings with clients and or visitors conducting business with St. Croix County will not be held
ng remotely.
delivered at an equal or improved level of timeliness and efficiency.
It is up to the employer to determine whether remote work is required or voluntary. Remote work is not
a guaranteed employment benefit.
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
/PII (Personally Identifiable Information)
Employees in a remote work arrangement must comply with all St. Croix County policies and procedures
concerning the handling of Protected Health Information, Personally Identifiable Information, and the use of
computers, internet, and email. It is expected employees fully review and are familiar with the above-mentioned
policies.
Employees will limit consumer specific information in their possession outside of County offices to the extent of
that necessary to perform their duties and will not discuss confidential information in public locations.
y Policies and Procedures, Confidentiality and Ethics Agreement, and
any other applicable computer, network, and telecommunication laws, rules and permissions remain in full
effect while working remotely.
Travel Expenses
A remote worker is entitled to mileage reimbursement as indicated by County policy:
The first one-way trip of the day from home to another location for the purpose of paid employment is
not reimbursable as a work expense and is considered the responsibility of the remote worker.
This rule also applies to the last trip of the day from another location for the purpose of work to the
home.
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In the event the first trip and/or the last trip of the day is longer than the mileage between the
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difference. If the first trip of the day is shorter than the normal distance from the onsite work location to
Safety and Liability
Employees working remotely must have a safe and ergonomically correct workspace.
Employees regularly working remotely must conduct an ergonomic self-evaluation of their remote work
location and review with their supervisor prior to beginning their remote work.
Employees without a designated remote work site, or that travel to a variety of different locations or
sites may not require that an assessment be completed. It will be the responsibility of the remote
-assessment is required.
remote work program.
Injuries sustained by the employee while at the remote work location and in conjunction with his or her
regular work
Employees working remotely are responsible for notifying the employer of such injuries in accordance
Related Injuries or Illness).
By participating in the remote work arrangement, the employee agrees to hold the County harmless
against any and all claims including injuries to others at the remote work location.
Equipment
The IT Department will work with departments to develop a standard list of equipment. This standard
equipment list will be reviewed as needed and adjusted to meet the needs of all workers as a group. Limited
exceptions may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
All equipment provided by St. Croix County will remain the property of St. Croix County and is subject to the
same business use restrictions as described in the User Acceptable Use Policy. When a remote employee
experiences technology or equipment issues, with St. Croix County owned property, that cannot be resolved
remotely it is the responsibility of the employee to bring their equipment to a location designated by IT for
repair. Requests for repair must be submitted timely.
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Remote workers shall be subject to additional security requirements to ensure the safety and integrity of County
equipment and data.
Example: Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
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Example: On-Time Passwords (OTP)
The remote worker will sign an inventory of all office property and agrees to take appropriate action to protect
the items from damage or theft. Upon termination of employment, all St. Croix County property must be
, unless other arrangements have been
approved by the department supervisor
Agreements and Request Process
An agreement between the remote employee and the department is required and will be placed in the
The Remote Work Agreement may be modified or terminated at any time, with appropriate notice to
the employee and/or supervisor.
Normally, at minimum, a 30-day notice should be provided whenever possible in advance of ending or
changing the agreement. Possible examples that may require less notice may include but are not limited
to:
o Remote employee is not performing at the minimum expected level.
o Remote employee is no longer able to meet the expectations of the Remote Work Agreement
and requires immediate action.
o Needs of the department require an employee to work from the office.
In all cases, remote work agreements must be renewed annually. Employees that wish to work remotely shall
complete the following request process:
1. Discuss with supervisor whether remote work is a viable option.
2. Complete the Remote Work Request Form (as required by the supervisor or Department Head).
3. If remote work request is approved, complete the Remote Work Agreementand Ergonomic Self
Evaluation.
If an employee and/or supervisor would prefer to create an alternative Remote Work Agreement in lieu of the
document provided, then the outline and terms should be submitted to Human Resources for approval prior
to completion.
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2023 Annual Report
ST. CROIX COUNTY VETERAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Mission Statement
whether federal, state and/or local to which they are rightfully entitled.
Summary of Responsibilities
Counsel, advise and advocate for veterans and their family members in obtaining compensation, pension and
insurance claims under Federal Law as well as assisting in applications for medical care, loans, grants and educational
benefits at the federal and state level.
Program Summary
Provide outreach in the form of speeches, informational visits and events. Assign powers of attorney for federal
benefits applications. Provide technical assistance in applying for compensation, pension, education and medical
benefits for veterans and their families. Verify eligibility for all federal and state benefits. Apply for property tax credit
for totally disabled veterans. Assist in discharge corrections. Apply for burial benefits. Transportation of veterans to
Minneapol
the federal and state agencies relating to denied benefits.
Goals / Objectives Achieved
Overall, I am very pleased with the relationships we have fostered with our VSOs in St. Croix County. The American
Legion and VFW relationships are strong with our office and while working together with the 2023 Veterans Expo it
truly showed. I am grateful for their participation and involvement. We have continued with the St. Croix County
Veterans Coalition and will continue to do in-person until September. We will re-evaluate the in-person meetings
upon completion of our Benefits Expo. We will continue to attend any outreach events we are invited to including
the St. Croix County fair, Memorial Day & Veterans Day services. Furthermore, we have been planning and will
execute a benefits expo in September 2023 where most of the ARPA dollars we have been assigned will be
spent. This event should bring a lot of new people to our office. Another goal achieved was the advocacy and
increase in the CVSO Grant. The grant will increase 25% to help defray the costs of our office to the county.
Department Budget Status
2022 Budgeted Revenues $ 16,500 2022 Actual Revenues $ 18,165.12
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2022 Budgeted Expenses $ 310,906 2022 Actual Expenses $ 304,709.47
2022 Budgeted Tax Levy $ 294,406 2022 Actual Tax Levy $ 294,405.96
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Grants Received for 2022 CVSO Grant - $14,300
Transportation Grant - $ 3,865.17
Other Accomplishments
Instrumental in acquiring $55,138,000 in Federal expenditures to the veterans and dependents of St. Croix County in
2021. This was an increase in over $6.3 million from 2021. Also, our office assisted in the reimbursement of 198
Disabled Veteran & Surviving Spouse Property Tax Credits returning $729,580 to St. Croix County. The dollars directly
end up in the households of St. Croix County veterans and assists in growing and maintaining the St. Croix County
economy as well as reducing tax-levy dollars needed to fund other St. Croix County Departments. We also dispersed
roughly 80 Medallion Markers and 1000 American flags to the Veteran Service Organizations to be displayed on St.
Issues, Concerns and Restraints
We are incredibly grateful for the re-classification from the County Board to a third staff member now allowed to
administer benefits. This allows us to serve our veterans better and cross-training of all administered benefits here in
our office with all employees. Like most, the issue we struggle the most with is time and getting people in our office
in a timely manner to notify St. Croix County residents their benefits. More people administering benefits assists us
with customer service, timely service, and response time. We do envision an influx of people prior to, and post
Benefits Expo in September, and the addition benefits staff member will help with timely service. Thank you for that!
Goals and Objectives for Current Year 2023
1) Maintain the VSO relationship in St. Croix County, and attend American Legion and VFW meetings as
well as public speaking engagements as needed.
2) Increase the Federal Compensation and Pension dollars received by St. Croix County veterans and their
family members from Fiscal Year 2023.
3) Prioritize, analyze and increase outreach for mental health services and financial assistance for St. Croix
County veterans.
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2022 Annual Report
ST. CROIX COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS DEPARTMENT
2022 was a year of business as usual. We maintained full staffing for the entire year. This provided us with the opportunity to
look towards the future and allowed us to continue to evaluate the completeness of our electronic database and the quality of
our scanned images and indexing information.
The average mortgage rate for a 30-year fixed loan rose dramatically in 2022, with the average rate on a 30-year, fixed mortgage
doubling between January and December. In addition, continued inflated home values and low inventory had a grave effect on
the real estate market sales and financing. The dream of home ownership becomes much more difficult for many citizens.
On a positive note, in 2022 the Wisconsin Register of Deeds Association received the Governors award for Archival Innovation.
This award is an honor and really shows the great work being done by all counties as they continue to work with business
partners throughout the state and nation to provide services that are constantly seeking innovation, safety of data,
modernization, while staying current with statutory changes and keeping safely all the land documents. Home ownership and
the ability to search and find information is one of the building blocks for wealth and success. Without secure records
individuals could not prove ownership and they would not have the ability to borrow. Our county can take pride that these goals
have been and continue to be a focus for St. Croix County Administration, Information Technology, and our County Board.
Mission Statement: Provide information and advanced assistance to county stakeholders with the support of
technologically advanced electronic programs to provide safe archival storage and convenient access to real estate
records, vital records for birth, death, marriage, domestic partnership, termination of domestic partnership and
military discharge records for St. Croix County in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
Summary of Responsibilities and services:
Record or file, index, maintain and provide access to all real estate documents authorized by law to be recorded.
Wis. Stat. §59.43(a)
Collect appropriate recording fees. Wis. Stat. §59.43(a)
Submit report to state on portion of recording fees collected for the state land information program. Wis. Stat. §
59.72(5)
Collect appropriate real estate transfer fees on all conveyance documents recorded. Wis. Stat. § 77.22
Register, index, maintain and provide access to all marriages, deaths, births, and domestic partnership occurring
in the county as authorized by law. Wis. Stat. § 69.05 & 59.43(1)(h)
Record, index, maintain and provide access to military discharges. Wis. Stat. § 59.535(1)
Record all financing statements pertaining to realty-related collateral and related records. Wis. Stat. § 409.501-
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409.521 & 59.43(1)(L)
Perform InRem Property searches, coordinating with Treasurer Office, Corporation Counsel & County Clerk
Implement statutory changes, system modernization, program and procedure evaluation, and staff development.
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Goals / Objectives Achieved
In 2022 we continued with our obligations regarding the redaction requirements of 2009 Wisconsin Act 314. We
view images to see if redaction was needed and created indexing for 40,116documents to allow searching by
names and legal descriptions within our county computerized.
We continued signing up people for property fraud alert and in 2022 we signed up 497 people and at the end of
2022 we had 4576 subscribers to this program. This program is designed to be an early notification system of
potential fraud so that property owners better protect their property interests. In 2023 there are now known
cases of property fraud in Milwaukee, Dane & Waushara Counties.
Promoted our program that thanks our military veterans by connecting them with discounts at businesses within
St. Croix County. Philip Landgraf and staff of the Veterans Service Office continue to do their great work by
connecting veterans with Honor Rewards.
The Register of Deeds office is evaluating the completeness of our digital real estate records database. In 2021 it
was identified that there were over 5000 missing images in our database and approximately 3000 were located
and added to our database.
The office maintained full staffing for the entire 2022 calendar year.
Department Budget Status
2022 Budgeted Expense $500,919 2022 Actual Expenses $474,475
2022 Budget Levy appropriation $0 2022 Actual Levy appropriation $0
2022 Budgeted revenue $925,000 2022 Actual Revenue $1,074,589
Grants Received for 2022 - None
Other Accomplishments
Information was back indexed so all documents back to 11/27/1963 can be searched by names and legal
descriptions with the computerized tract index. In addition, most documents have name indexing from 1848 to
1963. This allows searching from remote sites and greatly improves the ability of title companies, attorneys, and
banks to obtain the real estate information needed for homeowners.
Received upgrades to our Laredo and AVID software systems.
Recorded 16503 documents in 2022, experiencing the lowest real estate market activity since 2014 with even
smaller numbers to be experienced in 2023. Prior year recordings were 26213 in 2021, 25105 in 2020, 18700
documents in 2019,16847 in 2018, 18058 in 2017, 17958 in 2016, 17176 in 2015, 15232 in 2014, 20373 in 2013.
Increasing the number of documents being recorded electronically to 85% in 2022. Electronic recordings benefit
the county and constituents. The county because we do not need envelopes, labels or postage to return the
document to the submitter. Our constituents and business partners get the documents back immediately rather
than having to wait for mail time, which is a benefit for both recordable documents and also rejected documents.
In 2021=79%, 2020=69%, 2019=60%, 2018=53%, 2017=45%, 2016=42%, 2015=39%, 2014=32%.
Performed the In Rem searching needed by the county for parcels with delinquent taxes.
In 2022 Wisconsin statutes changed to allow couples to obtain a marriage license in any county and then file the
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final marriage certificate in whatever county is most convenient. This has created additional filings in St. Croix
County, which does increase our workload but also can increase revenue.
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Issues, Concerns and Restraints
Cybersecurity continues to be a concern-All Register of Deeds records and indexing are permanent. In the digital
world it is highly important to ensure these records are safe from cybercrime and loss. Cybercrimes could even
shut down searches & recording while the criminals wait for ransom. There are know cyber attacks in Wisconsin
government offices. The county board can continue to adequately support and fund our IT department to ensure
security remains an important function.
Real estate market issues such as interest rates, low inventory, fluctuations in the market that affect the workflow
of our business partners and their ability to keep pace with customer needs. This could influence the revenue
either positively or negatively. For 2022 we are noticing the effect on the real estate recordings. As interest rises
there are fewer and fewer mortgage refinances so fewer recordings. When interest rates become too high it will
affect a large portion of our population because they will not be able to achieve the American dream of home
ownership.
Inability to control the workload. Wisconsin is a race notice state so all work must be done immediately to serve
our constituents/business partners. Customer service, issuing vital records and recording of real estate records
need to be completed immediately. Work cannot wait for an employee to return from vacation or during a shut
down from illness.
Federal Law has now been signed to shield data/records for Federal Judges and their families. This law was
created in response to the murder of Daniel Anderl. Daniel was murdered at the door of the home he shared
with his mother, U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas. We have a requirement to provide public access to
records, but at the same time we are obligated to protect the lives and well-being of our citizens. If requested by
a Federal Judge to shield their information this office is prepared to follow the law.
Goals and Objectives for Current Year 2023
View previously scanned historical documents for completeness and scan and index those that are missing.
There are still approximately 800 missing images according to the review of our electronic database.
Continue to back index real estate documents to increase the ability for remote searchers to fulfill a search back
to patent. This is important because many church, municipal owned properties and school properties have
deeds existing prior to 1960. The same is true for easements that need to be located.
Continue to redact Social Security Numbers showing on real estate documents when viewed on the internet in
compliance with Wisconsin Act 314.
Continue increasing the number of documents recorded electronically by scheduling demonstrations & visiting
business partners to discuss the benefits for their customers. The first part of 2023 shows electronic recordings
are approximately 87%.
Complete the vitals database project by connecting vitals tif images to the indexing. Marriages and Birth Records
are complete and currently working on the death records.
Research and locate, if possible, the final 800 missing images in our database repository and complete all county
imaging back to 1848.
Continue working on a project that will connect tax parcel identification numbers to both legal descriptions and
addresses. This will help connect Register of Deeds information to our tax and GIS information. This goal
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requires information from our recording vendor and continues to be worked on as information is received.
Purge unneeded records, scan records that must be retained and prepare for office relocation in 2024.
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Many Thanks to the Register of Deeds Team during 2022---Meagan Blietz, First Deputy; Amy Sabelko, 2 Deputy;
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Kristin Granberg, 2 Deputy, Jessica Lehman, 2 Deputy(in 2023 became the First Deputy to the County Clerk).
The Register of Deeds Staff is top notch and dedicated to the mission of this office and St. Croix County. They
are the faces and the voices that connect with the public. They make our county great.
Thanks to the departments that serve us. Without them we would not be able to provide represent our county so
well.
Additional Thanks to the following:
John Allegro and Information Technology Department, with a special thanks to Annette Massie for continuing to
help us with our vitals database project.
The 2022 elected officials Cindy Campbell, Denise Anderson, Kristi Severson, Sheriff Scott Knudson and the staff in
the offices of these elected officials as we often work together to service the constituents of St. Croix County.
Heather Amos and Christa Poeschel from Corporation Council-they are there whenever the Register of Deeds office
needs guidance with the most complicated portions of Wisconsin Law.
Administrator Ken Witt for his support of this office, the staff, and myself so that we can continue to perform our
statutory duties knowing that he will ensure we are valued and that we have the necessary resources.
County Board for their guidance as we continue to meet the needs of the residents and businesses of St. Croix
County.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ANNUAL REPORT| 2022
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Mission Statement
Serve the public and guide communities by balancing the use and protection of natural resources with the
needs of the public to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations.
Summary of Responsibilities
The Community Development Department manages and administers four divisions with seven program
areas: Planning, Land Information and Geographic Information Services, Real Property Description, Land Use
Code Administration and Enforcement, Land and Water Conservation, Parks and Recycling. Although all
program areas are interrelated, each program area operates under separate authority or county
responsibility.
Program Summary
Planning: Prepare, maintainand implement the County Comprehensive Plan under the authority of s. 59.69
(3) and s. 66.1001, Wisconsin Statutes.
Land Information: Prepare, maintain and implement a County land information plan and program, as well as
serve as the designated Land Information Office for St. Croix County under the authority of s. 59.88,
Wisconsin Statutes and related administrative codes.
Real Property Description: Maintain a listing of all real estate in St. Croix County for assessment and taxation
of property, provide parcel information to local assessors, clerks, treasurers and the general public, as well as
provide the appropriate forms for local taxation districts to carry out the assessment and taxation of real
property under the authority of s.70.09, Wisconsin Statutes.
Land Use Code Administration & Enforcement: Administer and enforce County land use ordinances,
including sanitary, animal waste, zoning, nonmetallic mining and land division, under the authority of s.
59.69, s. 59.70 (5), s. 295.13 and s. 236.45, Wisconsin Statutes and related administrative codes.
Land & Water Conservation: Prepare, maintain and implement the Natural Resources Management Plan
under the authority of Chapter 92, Wisconsin Statutes; promote conservation of long-term soil productivity;
protect the quality of natural resources; enhance water quality and focus on correction of severe soil erosion
problems through programs including Watershed Management of targeted lakes and rivers, management of
Glen Hills PL-566 Floodwater Control Structures; support the Working Lands and Farmer Led Council
Initiatives; and promote natural resource management programs
Recycling: Serve as the "Responsible Unit" for recycling on behalf of the County's municipalities to develop,
implement and administer a comprehensive, county-wide waste reduction, reuse and recycling program and
related special waste programs for waste generated in St. Croix County under the authority of Chapters 59,
144 and 159, Wisconsin Statutes and related administrative codes.
Parksand Trails:Manage the County Park system of nature-based, passive outdoor recreation facilities
including Glen Hills and Homestead full-service County Parks, one with overnight camping;Orf Family
Overlook on Bass Lake, Eckert Blufflands on the St. Croix River, TroyBeachon the St. Croix, Apple River
Recreation Area and Carmel Curve on the Apple River parks; Pine,Bass and Squaw Lake boat landings;
Kinnickinnic and Stanton County forests; St Croix River Crossing Loop Trail, a 4.9 mile trail in Wisconsin and
Minnesota, 7-mile off-road Wildwood Trail and 238miles of snowmobile trails. Operate and maintain 10
Glen Hills Dams PL-566 Floodwater Control Structures under Wis. Stat. Ch. 31.
*Cover photo courtesy of Heidi Eliason(2023AnnualPark Pass Photo Contest Winner)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT | 2022
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2022GOALS / OBJECTIVES ACHIEVED OR IN PROGRESS
Contracted with Stantec Consulting Services for professional stormwater and erosion control review to assist with
Land Use Administration and Enforcement as directed by the County Strategic Plan. The contract provides more
extensive and timely analysis with identified recommendations within Countyordinance standardsfor major and
minor plats, shoreland, riverway and floodplain conditional use permits and remediation of violations. The staff are
professional and knowledgeable, and the stormwater recommendations have been well received by the development
industry. The costs associated with the review are passed on to the applicants. Thecompanyalso providesadditional
training for County Land Use staff and various tools to assist with onsite inspections. This contract will continue for
the foreseeable future.
Contracted with Hetzel Environmental Services for additional soil test and sanitary system application review due to
Land Use Division vacancies to assist withLand Use Administration and Enforcement as directed by the County
Strategic Plan. The contract allowed staff to stay current with land division and sanitary applications and also get
caught up on all soil test reviews. Owned by a former County employee, Hetzel Environmental is fully certified in
Wisconsin, is familiar with Land Use Division procedures and staff and has been well received by the plumbing,
surveying and development industry. This contract will continue for the foreseeable future.
Completed rewrite of Floodplain Zoning Overlay District ordinance, hold public hearing, and request County Board
adoption as a stand-alone ordinance that is up-to-date with Wisconsin statutes.
Chapter 15 Zoning Ordinance updates were drafted, public hearing held,andadoptionchanges adopted.
Began a multi-year project to update to County Comprehensive Plan, conducted a statistically valid public opinion
survey through UW-River Falls Survey Research Center and conducted a similar online survey to broaden public
access. Final survey data was completed and available in early 2023.
Based on Planning staff availability, contracted with the Towns of Baldwin, Richmond and Somerset to provide cost
of service comprehensive plan updates. Town Plan updates will be completed in 2023.
Oblique Aerial photography was flown spring of 2022 and is available to the public on WebGuide Xtreme and to
Emergency Communications dispatch.
Working with the County Highway Department, completed 29.5 miles of signed on road bike routes connecting
Woodville and New Richmond intersecting with the east-west route from Willow River State Park to Glen Hills County
Park and creating a 46-mile loop of signed on road bike routes in St. Croix County.
Continued to work with consultants ondesign and bidding documents for the Transportation Alternatives Project for
Hwy 35 off-road recreation trail from North Hudson to Eckert Blufflands County Park, Phase I of a 3-phase project to
connect an off-road trail in the Hwy 35 right-of-way to the St.Croix River Crossing Loop Trail.Bidding to occur fall
2023, construction planned for fall also.
Appliedfor a Transportation Alternatives Project grant for Hwy 35 off-road recreation trail Phase II from Eckert
Blufflands County Park to Willow River StatePark.Application was not successful, will try again in 2024.
Ground Water Quality activities included: 5 nitrate screening clinics held in Baldwin, Troy, St. Joseph,Somerset
townsand the County Services Center in New Richmond, a total
of 404 samples analyzed; collection and testing of nitrate source
analysis samples; completed field verification of the sinkhole
remote sensing data; and the 180 wells in the citizen monitoring
program were again sampled annually continuing to establish
baseline data.
Moved the second Camper Cabin to Glen Hillsin July 2022 and
added to online rentals. The structure was built by an independent
contractor with connections to St. Croix Central High School
Industrial Arts. Both cabins continue to be popular with campers -
-rented almost every weekend spring, summer and fall. See photo
at right.
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Implementeda parks internship program, utilizing two student interns from local colleges to assist with
management and programming while getting hands-on experience in park operations.Program was successful will
continue annually based on student interest.
Completedreplacement of wooden snowmobile bridge over acreek located on a private farm in the Town of Forest.
The new bridge was funded by a $36,000 grant from the Wisconsin DNR and will be included in the state-wide
snowmobile trail system.
Glen Hills Group Camp construction bid was awarded to Derrick Building Solutions, the 15-unit group campground
consists of 9 Recreational Vehicle campsites for up to 50-foot with electric and water hookups and 6 tent
campsites
with electric
hookup.
Construction
was
completed in
2022. The
newly named
Vista Prairie
Campground
provides both
group and
individual
campsite rentals. There are three small group shelters to
support up to three small groups (see photo above) and one
large shelter for large groups and outside events. Support
facilities include porta potties, hydrants for each small
group, firerings, picnic tables and new dump station for
. The dump station is connected to an onsite
wastewater treatment systemdesigned with capacity for a
flush restroom/shower structure to support Vista Prairie
and a future planned expansion for25 50-foot RV sites with
electric and water hook ups at the former group site. The
former group site has been renamed to Whispering Oaks
Campground.These17 sites areavailable for individual
non-electric rental until funding is available to construct the
planned 25-unit expansion.Photo at right is a tent campsite.
Orf Family Overlook on Bass Lake development included an additional 150 feet of boardwalk for a total of 386 feet
of boardwalk, completing the shoreline trail, adding railings and benches to the observationplatform and installing
pedestals for the educational nature panels on the boardwalk, observation platform and upland trails.Final
development of this park will be completed in 2023 with 15 nature-based interpretive panels added and cement
pads poured for the upland trail stops and benches. The grassed trails will be widened, privacy screening
constructed and installed for the porta-potties at Orf and Bass Lake Boat Launch, and installation of a stairway
connecting the Boat Launch and the shoreline trail/boardwalk.
In 2022, County parks park attendancewas up by approximately 6,000 visitors with 5,510 annual passes and 6,905
daily passes sold. This is the highest number of annual passes in the St. Croix County Parks history. Park fees and
rents for the third year in a row were over $400,000. The 2022 revenue was $408,974, down about $6,700 from an
all-time-high of $415,645 in 2021. The reduced revenue is not unexpected as 17 Glen Hills camping sites were closed
during the camping season because the new Vista Prairie Group Campground was under constructionand the
second camper cabin did not become available for rental until July.Also five thefts from self-pay stations in June,
July and August decreased revenue by an unknown amount. Factorscontributingto the continued strong revenues
include: ongoing maintenance and improvements of county park facilities and operations, park promotion to
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increase usage, more camping options at Glen Hills, requiring daily or annual passes for boat launch at Bass and Pine
lakes boat landingsand increased popularity ofthe St. Croix River Crossing Loop Trail.
The annual Native Tree & Plant sale sold a total of 22,898trees, shrubs and plants sold, an increase over 2021.
Reclassified two existing CDD staff,Financial Associate I was reclassified to Financial Associate II and Administrative
Associate Marketing was reclassified to Marketing Coordinator.Conservation Planner received a salary
compression adjustment. Six open positions were filled with a combination of internal promotions and new hires. As
directed by County Administration, two previously requested new positions in Land Use and Parks were not pursued
for 2022 or 2023.
Additional Division goals/objectives achieved for 2022 are described on the Division pages below; 2023
goals/objectives are described at the end of the report.
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BUDGET STATUS & GRANTS
2022 Budget vs Actual
$5,000,000
$4,500,000
$4,000,000
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$-
ExpenseRevenueLevy
Budget
$4,328,886$2,207,855$2,121,031
Actual
$4,008,884$1,629,978$2,121,031
2022 Actual Expense vs 2022 Budgeted
2022 Actual Revenue vs 2022 Budgeted
Expense
Revenue
$800,000.00 $2,100,000.00
$1,900,000.00
$700,000.00
$1,700,000.00
$600,000.00
$1,500,000.00
$1,300,000.00
$500,000.00
$1,100,000.00
$400,000.00
$900,000.00
$700,000.00
$300,000.00
$500,000.00
$200,000.00
$300,000.00
$100,000.00 $100,000.00
2022 Actual Revenue2022 Budgeted Revenue2022 Actual Expense2022 Budgeted Expense
Grant TimeframeGrant AwardProgram
2022Multi-Year Grants$200,000St. Croix Watershed WDNR Lake Protection 2019-2022
$471,806Transportation Alternative Program TAP 2020-2024
$14,519Farmland Preservation Plan 2020-2024
$509,913Willow River Targeted Runoff Management Program 2021-2024
$36,000WDNR Snowmobile Bridge Replacement Grant for Town of Forest
$249,500Glen Hills Group Campground Development 2020-2023
$13,305Lake Protection Phase II 2022-2023
2022 Annual Grants$214,550WDNR Recycling & Hazardous Waste
$118,660DATCP Soil & Water Resource Management -Cost Share
$157,688DATCP Soil & Water Resource Management -Staffing
$71,310WDNR Snowmobile Trails
$61,000Wisconsin Land Information Parcel Data & Education
$40,231Wildlife Damage Reimbursement
$2,900County Conservation Aids
Total Grant Funds$2,161,383
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ISSUES &CONCERNS
Annually, CDD has budgeted $10,000 to $12,000 funding for water quality initiatives bacteria sampling, source
testing and expanded screening. The current funding for groundwater and well water testing and screening will
run out in approximately two to three years. Program direction and additional funding need to be addressed. The
County Strategic Plan Natural Resources Goal to improve and protect the water quality throughout the County
and County adopted Water Quality Priorities including outreach and education objectives, data analysis and well
testing to support the water quality testing and screening program.
County Board, Department Head and Public input during the Strategic Planning process identified expanded
enforcement of land use ordinances as a prioritywith outsourcing as onesolution. In 2022, CDD contracted for
stormwater and erosion control review services and for soil test and sanitary application review services, the cost
of which is being passed on to applicants. Both these outside contracts improved services and will be continued in
future years. Updates to thenew zoning ordinance, Chapter 15, based on public and town feedback were also
implemented and will continue to improve services. An additional step that will improve administration and
enforcement is to have a stable, well-trained, and experienced staff who can process the numerous development
applications and complaints in a timely manner as expected by the growing population of St. Croix County.
Despite moving quickly to fill open positions with qualified staff promoted from within and recruited from
outside, turnover continues to occur with most staff citing salary as the reason for moving on. Keeping up with
increasing ordinance administration and enforcement due to increased development requires more staff hours
whetherfull-time, temporary or contractual, all options require additional funding.
Turnover is not limited to the Land Use Division of the Community Development Department. Numerous
experienced staff have left CDD over the past few years for much higher paying positions in the public and private
sectorsespecially in Minnesota. Competitive wages and benefits to assist with retention of existing staff is
critically needed.Advancement options have been explored resulting in advancement for several positions
propo
and 2023. Continued support from County Administration and Human Resources that results in competitive
salaries/wages is critical to implementing these strategies and encouraging staff to stay with the County. Clear
guidelines that result in a fair and consistent financial impact to employees in all County Departments regardless
of whether the advancement is a reclass, regrade, promotion, etc. needs to beaddressed; the current process is
inconsistent, hard to understand and does not meet the goals set in the Strategic Plan to create a framework for
retention and recruitment that that recognizes staff experience and skills.
The Land Use and Parks divisionsin Community Development are experiencing increasingworkloads dueto
increased development and park and campground usage. The CDD GIS staff are also facing increased workload to
manage andmaintain the address database with the accuracy needed for the new NG911 dispatch capabilities.
All three areas will need additional full-time staff in the next 2to 3 years.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OUTREACH & EDUCATION
2022 Wisconsin Land & Water Conservation Tour
The Conservation Tour held on June 22, 2022, in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, was an annual event organized
by the Wisconsin Land and Water Association. It rotates among nine West Central Area Counties, and in
2022, St. Croix County had the privilege of hosting the tour. The event aimedto showcase past and ongoing
conservation work while addressing emerging issues such as groundwater quality and higher state standards
for municipal wastewater outfalls.
The tour provided an opportunity for local stakeholders, experts, policymakers, and community members to
come together and discuss crucial topics related to land and water management. Groundwater quality was a
significant focus, with participants learning about the importance of preserving this vital resource.
In addition to these specific issues, the Conservation Tour highlighted various conservation efforts and
projects in St. Croix County. Participants had the chance to visit conservation sites, engage in discussions
with experts, and gain insights into effective practices such as soilerosion prevention, wetland preservation,
forest management, wildlife habitat restoration, and sustainable farming. Overall, the event fostered
knowledge sharing, collaboration, and community engagement to inspire individuals and organizations in
their commitment to safeguarding land and water resources for a sustainable future in the West Central
Area Counties of Wisconsin.
Social Media Followers
Social Media Growth
8000
6765
The St. Croix County Parks Facebook page
7000
grew from 5,180to 6,765followers (31%
6000
5180
5000
increase)during 2022. The St. Croix County
3850
4000
Resource Management page grew from
3000
1,535to 1,705followers (11% increase)
1705
1535
1229
2000
1078
821
during 2022.In 2022SCC Parks social
1000
media posts reached 207,113people and
0
Resource Management posts reached
2019202020212022
35,304people.
Park FollowersResource Management
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OUTREACH & EDUCATION
category at the Homestead Parklands fishing contest.
nd
Record Attendance for 2Year
in a Row!
The second annualHalloween at Homestead
event was held at Homestead Parklands to a
record-breaking crowd of attendees. Over 850
members of the public attended(100more than
2021), enjoying trick or treating on the
Bookworm Trail, hayrides, prizes for best
costumes, and food trucks!
Volunteers wearing costumes handed out candy at 8
locations along the Bookworm Trail.
Kids Fishing Contests
St. Croix County Parks held two kids fishing
th
contests in 2022. The first was on July 30at
Glen Hills Parkandwas sponsored by Glenwood
Bait and Bow and Glenwood Hardware. The
second was at Homestead Parklands on
th
September 10
Shop, Hudson Fleet Farm, and Friends of Perch
Lake. Both events were well attended.
Event attendees enjoy a hayrideand scavenger hunt
around the Homestead Parklands property.
Event attendees enjoy fishing from the Glen Hills boat
landing dock.
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PLANNING& LANDINFORMATIONPLANNING/GIS/RPL
Achievements
o Rewrite and Recreation of Chapter 18 Floodplain Zoning; rewrite floodplain zoning to meet
Wisconsin DNR and FEMA model ordinance standards.
o Amendments to Chapter 15 General Zoning.
o Process 9rezonings
o Provide comprehensive planning services to Towns of Baldwin, Richmond, and Somerset
Comprehensive Planupdates.
Real Property Goals/Achievements
o 148Minor Plats (CSMs)& 18Major Subdivision PlatsWere Mapped andAdded tothe County Tax and
Assessment System forCities, Village andTowns
o 4,738Real Estate Documents inTotal Were Processed
o 169addresses assigned;an increasing number are related to agricultural uses
169 Rural New Addresses Assigned
700
600
500
400
300
256
243
200
174
169
153
126
123
121
112
100
94
55
43
0
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PLANNING & LAND INFORMATION PLANNING/GIS/RPL
2012-2035 Comprehensive Plan Update Project.
Community Development Department
(CDD) staff with the policy direction from
the Community Development Committee
(CDC) arein the process of updating the
2012-2035 Comprehensive Plan. The
purpose of the plan is to provide a guide
forthe physical, social, and economic
development of St. Croix County.
Two resident surveys were developed
and launched by Planning staff.
Comprehensive Plan Random Sample
Public Opinion Survey facilitated by
the UW-River Falls Survey Research
Center in September of 2022. The
survey was designed to achieve
sufficient number and diversity of
responses to be statistically reliable
regarding theopinions of County
residents. A total of 441 responses
were received exceeding the needed
380 responses for a statistically valid
survey. The survey covered quality of
life, facilities and services,
intergovernmental cooperation,
natural and cultural resources,
housing, land use, transportation,
agriculture, and economic
development. Survey summary and
results are availableon the county
web page, clickhere.
Comprehensive Plan Update Open Access Survey in November of 2022. The purpose of the survey was to
expandopportunity for residents to provide input in the comprehensive planning process. Results of an
open access survey are not statistically valid when compared to a random sample survey because survey
respondents self-selectedto take the survey. County staff promoted the survey through social media;
county website;public meeting announcements;and emails to local and state organizations, community
partners and interest groups. The survey was open two and a half months; 211 surveys were gathered.
The survey covered the same topics and had similar questions as therandom sample surveybut provided
more visuals.The results of both surveys were very similar.
Two workshop/open houses were held in December of 2022 to introduce the plan process and highlight
the plan update main focus areas:population growth/projections, land use, agriculture, natural
resources, and transportation.
The planning process has continued with the Community Development Committee throughout 2023 and
is expected to be completed in early 2024with County Board adoption of the plan updates.
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PLANNING & LAND INFORMATION PLANNING/GIS/RPL
NG911 Implementation
In April of 2023, St. Croix County become the first county in the State of Wisconsin to go live with NG911.
To accomplish this goal, CDD staff have worked on emergency service area (fire, ambulance, law
enforcement) and address data clean-up for several years with the final push taking place in 2022 and
early 2023. Addresses county-wide (city, village, town) and 911 GIS data layers were standardized to
meet the required 98% accuracy level. A major step up from E911, NG911 allows 911 calls from virtually
anywhere to be physically
located precisely by GPS and
newly hired GIS Analyst was
able to accomplish the 98%
accuracy objective and meet
the clean-up deadline with
minimal outside assistance.
However, NG911 data is
geospatiallydriven and is
required to be maintained on a
continuous basis, which will
require an additional full-time
GIS staff support position in
CDD.
Address cleanup is ongoing, data is adequate, but additional analysis and clean
up is needed. In the above map screenshot, crossed green lines and address
Address Data Maintenance: In
points with no green lines indicate problem areas that need analysis and possible
addition to the 169new
correction.
addresses that were assigned
in 2022 to properties within the Towns, over 8,500 existing addresses where either spatially updated or
had attributes associated with them updated. Also approximately 400 addresses were found that were
missing from the GIS address point file. The Department does not assign addresses for the cities and
villages within the county, but we consult with them, and we maintain all the GIS address information for
911 emergency dispatching system.
Parcel Mapping Maintenance: The
county has a very significant amount
of spatially inaccurate parcel map data
that needs to be improved. During
2022, the GIS Staff created, updated,
and maintained over 5,000 tax parcel
polygons; mapped newly recorded and
spatially improved over 1,100
subdivision plats and CSMs. In the map
screenshot atright,red lines show
inaccurate parcel map data, green
lines show spatially accurate and
improved parcel data.
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LAND USE CODE ADMINISTRATION & ENFORCEMENT
Land Use Goals/Achievements
Land Division Activity remained steadywith 191lots platted on 1,845acres, about half minor CSMs , about half minor CSMs
and half major plats.
Sanitary Activity decreased 19% to 358installations in 2022, replacement systems continue to be , replacement systems continue to be
about 35% of activabout 35% of activity.ity.
Land Use Permits and Conditional Use Permits increased in 2022 whileRezonings and New
Violations remained comparable to 2021.
Process changes in tracking violations and moving them forward more quickly to Corporation
Counsel have improved turn-around time.
LAND DIVISIONS
100
9
100
87
85
8
75
73
80
7
65
6
56
52
60
5
44
41
4
40
29
3
2
20
1
0
0
20122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
Certified Survey MapsPlats
The graph aboveprovides
information on lot
development activity
through the Minor
Subdivision (Certified Survey
Map) and Major Subdivision
process. The total number of
lots varies depending on the
size of the majors and
minors each year. The map
at rightshows distribution of
unimproved lots (no
improvements housing,
farming, business, or other
structures) in the County.
With 1,370 unimproved lots,
the rural areas of St. Croix
County have enough
available lots for 5years, at a
similar pace to recent years.
The number of unimproved
lots changes is impacted by
platting activity.
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LAND USE CODE ADMINISTRATION & ENFORCEMENT
St. Croix County Rural Sanitary Permits Issued
450
400
131
350
156
136
163
155
300
116
123
250
98
100
86
200
95
305
150
267
258
241
237
236235
90
100
189
181
178
130
50
68
0
201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
NewReplacement
The chart above &
the map at right
illustrate the number
of rural sanitary
systemspermitted in
recent years & the
growing numberof
replacement
systems, especially in
the western towns
which have seen
rural residential
development since
Land Use Administration & Enforcement Activity
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
20122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
Land Use PermitsConditional Use Permits/VariancesRezonesNew Violations
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT GROUNDWATERINITIATIVES
2022Citizen Groundwater
Monitoring Program
172water samples collected
Nitrate-nitrogen is a common
health-related contaminant
groundwater.
Utilizing three years of data
(2019-2022) the average
nitrate concentrate has been
calculated for each square in
the grid, see map at right.
In 2019 and 2021, the mean
average nitrate-nitrogen level
in drinking water samples was
5.58 mg/L;
Nitrate Screening Clinics
In 2022, 13% of County wells
tested were greater than the
Purposeis to encourageprivate well owners to annually test
10 mg/L drinking water
their well water for nitrates
standard; approximately 77%
Fiveclinics were heldthroughout St. Croix County
of well tested measured
greater than 2 mg/L, which
In 2022404residents attended water screening clinics
provides evidence that land-
Since this program started in 2020, 189residents have learned
use activities are influencing
that thenitrate levels intheir well water is over the safe
water quality
drinking water standard. At the clinics, CDD staff have provided
information onadditional testing, and water treatmentoptions
to reduce the nitratelevels.
Stream MonitoringProject
Collected monthly streamdata
at 11sampling locationssee
map at right
Monitoring the following:
o Dissolved Oxygen
o pH
o Temp
o Conductivity
o Turbidity
Collectingbaseline datato
utilize when applyingfor
future grants
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LAND & WATER CONSERVATION
Conservation
Maps
The conservation
practices maps
presented here
represent the
permanent and
management practices
installed in St Croix
County from 2000
through 2022.
The maps are generated
base which is used to
improve spot checking,
track funding sources,
and tally pollution
reductions by
watershedfor state and
federal reports.
Permanent practices are
those that will be visible
on the landscape for the
long term such as grass
waterways and
streambank
stabilization projects.
Examples of mapped
management practices
include conservation
plans or soil sampling or
practices that may only
be present for a short
time period such as
cover crops or crop
residue management.
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LAND & WATER CONSERVATION
Resource Management Goals/Achievements:
2.9 acresin 2Grassed Waterways added
1013Acres Cover Crops Established
1369 Acres Nutrient Management Plans added
8Wells Decommissioned
2Critical Area Treatment Sites 193feet restored
1 Wetland Renovation Site
3Animal Waste Storage Facilities closed
1028lbs. Phosphorus Reduction
654lbs. Nitrogen Reduction
420tons Sediment Reduction
During 2022 three wildlife damage claims were paid totaling $17,465
98 deer processed at $100 each for a total of $9,810 and 3,361 lbs of meat was donated to local
food banks
28natural resource concerns addressed:5manure, 18petrochemical, 2 soil erosion, and 3 other
Staff conducted 316site visits
Staff completed 58online & 31in-person trainings
Staff assisted 134landowners directly
43,178Acres of nutrient management plans were submitted
31 Status Reviews Completed
122Landowners determined eligible to claim the farmland preservation credit
St. Croix County Soil Loss -Tons Per Acre
No-Till Acres
4.50
Row Crop Acres In % Row Crops
No-TillNo-Tilled
Year
3.97
3.9
3.96
3.8
4.00
202232,03221.1%
3.61
3.50
202135,90223.6%
3.203.203.20
3.20
3.20
2.902.90
3.00
202042,44727.9%
2.80
2.702.702.70
2.60
2.50
201934,01722.4%
2.302.302.30
2.50
2.20
201846,88430.9%
2.00
201721,56914.2%
1.50
201617,48112.2%
1.00
201515,14610.6%
0.50
20149,4996.6%
0.00
20137,7385.8%
201210,2997.7%
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SURFACE WATER
loss reduction goal of 36,000 pounds by the end of 2020 within the Lake St. Croix Watershed. Over 82% of St.
Croix County drains to Lake St. Croix (see figure). The lake has elevated phosphorus levels, to reduce
phosphorous levels a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for phosphorus was officially approved by the
Environmental Protection Agency in 2012. Phosphorus in surface water leads to excessive vegetative growth
and algae blooms and reduces recreation and property values.
Lake St. Croix TMDL ONLY
Management Plan is up for a five-year review which
County P Contribution 133,000 lbs
involvedevaluating goals set in 2018 for the ten-year
37% Reduction Needed -49,210 lbs
plan. During this process it was determined that
Goal To Reach By 2020 -36,000 lbs
38,724pounds of phosphorus was reduced by the
Phosphorus Reduced by 2017 -22,400 lbs
end of2020 exceeding the goal set by the EPA.
Phosphorus Reduced 2018 20 -16,324 lbs
Work to reducephosphorus is continuing to meet
GOAL REACHED -38,724 lbs
the overall TMDLreduction goal for St. Croix County
Phosphorus Reduced 2021 & 2022 = -3,892 lbs
which is 49,210pounds of phosphorus reducedover
30 years.
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RECYCLING
Household Hazardous Waste
Special Collections & Outreach
Clean Sweep Event2022
8 Tons of Tires Collectedat oneevent, 3
1 Fall Event, 2 collection days
municipal locations
32,348 Pounds Collected
624 Appliances Collectedat twoevents, 6
18% Increase over 2021
municipal locations
547 Households
22,800 pounds of ElectronicsCollected at
2 Farms
twoevents, 6 municipal locations
27 Businesses
630 people attended 12 in-person
112 residents broughthazardous waste
Speaking Engagements. Plus potential
material directlyto Logistics Recycling in
audience of 6,000 on a local cable channel
Somerset.
and YouTube
90 Compost Bins and 36 counter pails sold
6,993 website page views
550 households signed up to receive the
ƚǒƩ ğƭƷĻƌźƓĻ recycling newsletterin
electronic format to their phone or other
device.
44,265 households received twoissues of
the ƚǒƩ ğƭƷĻƌźƓĻ recycling newsletter
200 check-outs of portable recycling bins
occurredfor special events
Annual Municipal Score Cards were
created and talliedtocompare annual
tonnageandexpenses, and poundsper
Community Development team member Kelly Becker helps
person collected across the County
control trafficand collect information at the hazardous
waste event.
Clean Sweep
Total Pounds Collected and Participants Per Year
1006
938
898
100,000
1000
80,000
800
639
572
550
547
523
60,000
600
398
40,000
400
20,000200
00
201420152016201720182019202020212022
Year
Pounds CollectedParticipants
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Student Education EventsAdult Education Events
63Presentations Requested
Master Naturalist Classes 6 classes 20
attended
1Field Days
Lake Mallalieu Presentation 70attended
2 Career Days
Native Gardening Presentation 40 River Falls
Conservation Speaking Contest
Garden Club Members attended
5county, 2area, 10stateparticipants
Conservation Partners Meetings April: 20
Conservation Poster Contest
attended, June: 18 attended, November: 18
70county, 15area, 15stateparticipants
attended
SCRA Youth Summit450attended
4 Snowshoeing Events, 93 participants
Stanton County Forest 8, Homestead
Parklands 18, Glen Hills 7, Kinnickinnic 8
(Four additional group events requested
New Richmond Library 17, Boy Scouts 12, 4-H
15, Girl Scouts 8)
28Total Volunteer Hours, 11Volunteers
Above: St. Croix County Environmental Educator Aleisha
Miller and Hudson High School student Olivia Burns present
graders at North Hudson Elementary.
st
Above: St. Croix County winners: Grade 4-6 1place
poster contest winner Marley Berman. Left:
st
Kindergarten-1 1place poster contest winner Aligail
Olander.
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PARKSOPERATION & MAINTENANCE
Monthly Park Revenue
$120,000.00
$100,000.00
$80,000.00
$60,000.00
$40,000.00
$20,000.00
$-
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
20182019202020212022
Park Passes Sold in 2022
County Parks Usage
9,000
5,510annual passes
8,000
the most in St. Croix County Parkshistory!
7,000
CDD estimates ~ 66,000 people visited St. Croix
County Parks in 2022, 6,000 more than in 2021
6,000
and 2020
5,000
o 6,905daily passes ~3 people per pass
4,000
= 20,715visitors
o 5,510annual passes ~4 people per pass
3,000
= 44,080visitors (22,040x 2 visits)
2,000
Camping increased about 3%over 2021based
on number of camping days despite 17 sites
1,000
being unavailable due to construction.
0
Monthly Parkrevenues were above 2021in 5of
201420152016201720182019202020212022
12 months and were the highest on recordfor
Daily Passes SoldAnnual Passes Sold
January, May, November,and December. See
chart above.
Camper Unit Days depict actual days campsites are
st
rented during the camping season from May 1
st
Glen Hills Camper Unit Days
thru October 31each year. In 2022, Glen Hills has
61 electric sites at Peninsula campgroundplus 2
6,000
camper cabins, 10 nonelectric sites at Picnic Pointe,
5,000
a total of 73sites.The 17 former group sites at
Whispering Oaks were not available due to
4,000
construction of the new group camp. Since 2012,
camper unit days have increased by 107%!Since
3,000
2017 the increase has been 65%, this timeframe
directlycorrelates to campground/park
2,000
improvements:online reservations, flush
shower/restroom building, lighting, repairs, paint,
1,000
etc., The highest number of camping unit days in
the last 4 years. 2019,
0
20122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
2020, 2021, & 2022.
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PARKSIMPROVEMENTS
Interpretive Panels
Installed on Loop Trail
The CDD Parks Division entered into an agreement with the
Wisconsin Conservation Corps to build 386 feet of boardwalk
in 2021-2022 at Orf Family Overlook onBass Lake. The
floating boardwalk and observation area are along the
shoreline to allow for a nature trail with educationalnature
panels located on the boardwalkand on the grass trails.
Construction of the new Vista Prairie group campground was
completed at Glen Hills Parkin November 2022. The sites
have electric & water hook ups and areavailable to rent in
groups or individually in2023.
Fifteeninterpretive panels have been installed along
the St. Croix Crossing Loop Trail. Subjects range from
Three informational kiosks were installed, two ateach ofthe
local history and local landscape to indigenous
Loop Trail trailheads and one at Homestead Parklands,
communities andWisconsin state symbols.
providing maps and other information to the public.
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PARKSIMPROVEMENTS
Glen Hills 4-Question Online Survey Park System Improvements
Results
Secure drop boxes purchased and installed at
Loop Trail Blue Star Trailhead and Glen Hills
343 responses out of 1100 surveys sent to last 3
Main Entrance to decrease self-pay thefts.
years of campers
QR Code software capability for parks online
31%response rate
software developed toallow purchase of daily
187 optionalcomments
and annual passes online, to address thefts at
4.6 out of 5-star rating for overall stay
self-pay station in 2022.Early 2023 QR code
signs installed at all County parks that charge
80%of responses #1 activity My Campsite
fees.
57%of responses #2 activity Hiking
15 Electrical Pedestals replaced at Peninsula
35%of responses #3 activity Campground
Campground
facilities
8 campsites leveled at Peninsula
34%of responses #4 activity Scenic Views
10-car gravel parking lot constructed on Day
Planned improvementsrankedby priority:
Use side near trail system for dog walkers and
#1 NewCampground Entrance, Restroom &
near site for planned Dog Run
Shower Building@ Peninsula Campground
Contracted with Wisconsin Conservation
#2 More Large RV Sites at Former Group
Corps to construct Orfboardwalk/trail in 2022
Campground
and Bass Lake/Orf stairs and Homestead
Parklands trail maintenance in 2023
#3 More Camper Cabins
Above left: new shoreline trail constructed at Orf Family
Overlook. Above: New mobile Pay Signs. Left: New Glen
Hills Park dayuse side parking for hikers and dog
walkers.
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Goals & Objectives for 2023
CDDhas continued to explore options for a new cloud-based software to improve management and tracking of Land
Use applications and permitting and provide online public access to status of applications in the review and
permitting process. CDD staff have identified GeoPermits Permitting Softwareas a cost-effective optionthat will
meet identified needs, will be easy to use and can be expanded if needed. GeoPermitsis a web-based technology
that eliminates many challenges in managing permit applications and code enforcement. It helps to track all types of
permits throughout their life cycle by streamlining workflows, reducing, or eliminating the need for office visits, and
increasing and automating communication and information access to all involved parties. CDD has signed a contract
to move forward with implementation. Workflows for different activities will be built in stages, the program should
be fully usable beginning of 2024.
Continue to process all land use ordinance applications, violations and enforcement activities within established
timeframes and legal processes.
Continue multi-year project to update to County Comprehensive Plan with 2020 census data and population
projections, focusing on updates to Land Use, Agriculture, Transportation, and Natural Resources elements.
Utilize information from the 2021 Farmland Preservation Survey to continue work on Farmland Preservation Plan
update in conjunction with Comprehensive Plan update.
UpdateChapter 13 Land Division to coordinate with revised zoning, shoreland, floodplain ordinance updates and
other regulatory changes.
Based on staff availability and Town interest, offer comprehensive plan update services to Towns for cost of service.
Finalize design and bidding documents for the Transportation Alternatives Project for Hwy 35 off-road recreation
trail from North Hudson to Eckert Blufflands County Park, Phase I of a 3-phase project to connect an off-road trail in
the Hwy 35 right-of-way to the St. Croix River Crossing Loop Trail. Bidding to occur fall 2023, with planned project
construction fall of 2023 or spring 2024.
Finalize punch list items and hold Grand Opening for
Vista Prairie, Glen Hills new group & individual
campsites, to start the 2023 camping season. Punch
list items took longer than expected to complete,
rental is going well, additional promotion on social
media is needed to inform the public about the new
campground. Grand opening held first week of June
in conjunction with free entry and fishing weekend.
At right, the large shelter accommodates 80 people,
has a two serving counters with electricity, large grill,
group fire ringanddrinking fountain. Below, two of
the RV sites for up to 50-, with electric &
water hook-up.
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The Orf Family Overlook on Bass Lake final development will be completed in 2023 with 15 nature-based
interpretive panels added and cement pads poured for the upland trail stops and benches. The grassed trails will be
widened, privacy screening constructed and installed for the porta-potties at Orf and Bass Lake Boat Launch, and
installation of a stairway connecting the Boat Launch and the shoreline trail/boardwalk. The nature trail with
interpretive educational signage will be promoted to schools and youth groups for field trips. A prairie burn was
conducted in 2023 to help with ongoing prairie restoration.
Purchase interpretive/educational panels for Orf boardwalk, Homestead Bookworm Trailand Glen Hills prairie trails.
Contract for cement pads for new benches and pedestals for mounting the panels.
Promote the 46-mile loop of signed on-road bike routes in St. Croix County that connect Woodville and New
Richmond intersecting with the east-west route from Willow River State Park to Glen Hills County Park along with
Constructprivacy screeningfor satellite restrooms at Homestead, Orf and Bass Lakepark properties.
Add mulch surfacing to all playgrounds.
Purchaseadditionalplayground equipment for 0-4 age groupsbased on public comment and playground inspection
Replant rain gardens at HomesteadParklands.
Develop violation tracking applicationthroughCountyITDepartment, provideauto-generatednotices of violations
after 30 days.
Participate in career fairs at local high schools and colleges.
Coordinate with Hot Air Affair annual ice fishing contest, 150 children participated in 2022.
Participate in Earth Fest, Arbor Day, River Fest, Kids Fishing Day, and River Falls Environmental Education event to
promote parks and outdoor activities.
Apply for a Transportation Alternatives Project grant for Hwy 35 off-road recreation trail Phase II from Eckert
Blufflands County Park to Willow River State Park inlate 2023/2024.
Continue to pursue funding sources to begin development of Eckert Blufflands based on the adopted Master Plan.
Continue to offer parks internshipsand hirestudents to assist with management and programming while getting
hands-on experience in park operations.
popular public web map
application,WGXtreme,will be
discontinued by the vendor.
CDD is moving all of the current
publicly available web map
applications to Beacon, a web-
map application produced by
Schneider GeoSpatial. Beacon
offers all the same information
in a new and better platform.
The transition is underway and
will be completed by September
of 2023. Beacon is an interactive
public access tool that allows
users to view county public
records and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) via an online portal. Beacon combines both web-based GIS and
web-based data reporting tools including CAMA, assessment, and tax, into a single web application. Beacon is a
well-known platform used in many mid-west counties including Iowa and Minnesota
preview is shown above.
Oblique aerial photography flown in 2022 is available now on WebGuide Xtreme and will be available on the Beacon
Site when implemented.
2021 completed Lidar data was received from the vendor in July of 2023 and will beavailable to the public and the
development community online and through data downloadsin August.
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Parcel Mapping Maintenance continues. As of mid-July 2023, the GIS Staff has created, updated, and maintained
over 4,500 tax parcel polygons; and has mapped newly recorded and spatially improved over 950 subdivision plats
and CSMs.
Address Data Maintenance continues. As of mid-July 2023, over 50 new addresses have been assigned and over
3,500 existing addresses were either spatially updated or had attributes associated with them updated.
Desktop GIS software program, ArcMap, is being phased out by ESRI, during2023 CDD staff are training to
learnArcGIS Pro, a component of , which CDD will fully transition to in
2024and will also transition to ArcGIS Pro Parcel Fabric in time for the 2025 tax assessment year.
The popular Nitrate Screening Clinics will be held throughout the county. Five clinics will again be provided in 2023.
The Citizen groundwater monitoring program will have its fourth year of data collection in the fall of 2023, testing
~180 wellsannually. The data collected is used to determine long term trends in nitrate levels.
Apply for a second Willow River Targeted Resource Management grant to continue funding for a limited term
employeeand additional conservation practices in the Willow River watershed through 2024-26.
Present 5-Year required Review and Update on the Land and Water Resource Management Plan to Department of
Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection identifying
accomplishments and concerns.
Replacing poorly performing, 12-year-old survey equipment for
Resource Management Division, utilizing 2023 state contract
pricing.
Continue to hold one hazardous waste collection events in 2023
to keep disposal costs down. Continue the hazardous waste
disposal fee for paints, stains & varnishes to cover a portion of
rising disposal and labor costs. Promote private sector disposal
options to the public.
Continue to expand public outreach to educate and inform the
public about Community Development services and facilities.
Expand diversity of social media posts, promote online recycling
newsletter, signed bike routes, Vista Prairie campground, Loop
on your phone,
Trail interpretive panels, Orf boardwalk/nature trail, etc.
or other electronic device. Subscribe here
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CITIZEN HIGHLIGHTS
SecondAnnual Park Pass Photo Contest
St. Croix County Parks heldtheir second Annual Park Pass photo contest in 2022. Park patrons were encouraged
to take photos while vising the parks and submit them to the CDDvia email. 18submissionswere received!CDD
staff narrowed thosedown to 3 finalist and posted them on Facebook to allow the public to vote for the winner.
Heidi Eliasonof Emerald, WI won with her amazingphoto of baby foxes at Glen Hills Park!Heidireceived a free
annual pass and the runners-upreceived free 1 hour watercraft rental gift certificates.
Above 2nd Place: Photo taken at
Homestead Parklands Bob McMullen.
rd
Below 3Place: Photo taken at
Homestead Parklands by Roxi Sipple.
1st Place: Photo taken at Glen Hills Park by
Heidi with her annual pass!
Heidi Eliason
Kestrel House Donation
Thank you to Kathryn
Paulson for donating a
beautiful kestrel house to
St. Croix County Parks!
Kathryn was a participant in
our 2021 St. Croix Valley WI
Master Naturalist Class and
built this kestrel house for
her Capstone Project. It's
been installed at Orf Family
Overlook (adjacent to the
bass lake boat launch). The
Wisconsin Master
Naturalist program
supports a network of well-
informed volunteers and
instructors dedicated to
conservation service,
leadership, and lifelong
st
1Place: Heidi Eliasontaken at Glen Hills Park
learning.
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