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AGENDA
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
February 1, 2022 8:30 AM
Room 1284-County Board Room
Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
NOTICE - SOME MEMBERS MAY BE PARTICIPATING REMOTELY VIA ZOOM.
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. January 4, 2022 8:30 AM
2. Date of Next Meeting-March 1, 2022 - 5:00 PM
3. Rezonings
1. Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 15.545; Section 32,
Township 31N, Range 18W, Town of Star Prairie - Rezoning 69.76 Acres from r-1
Residential to R-2 Residential District
4. Alterations of County Supervisor District Lines Due to Annexations
5. Appointments
6. Approval of Amendments to Town Zoning Ordinances
7. Any Other Item Deemed Routine by the County Board Chair
PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
1. Financial Report December 2021
BUSINESS
1. County Administrator Appointment of Heather Amos as Corporation Counsel
2. Initial Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of $90,965,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series
2022A
3. Resolution Amending 2022 Budget(2) Updating Capital Improvement Plan for Government
Center Addition
4. Resolution Adopting Updated Personnel Policies
5. Resolution to adopt amended St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan - 2022-2026
ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. Sheriff's Office, Jail and Emergency Support Services Annual Department Report - Sheriff
Scott Knudson
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
January 4, 2022 8:30 AM
Room 1284-County Board Room
Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
NOTE - SOME COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISORS MAY BE ATTENDING REMOTELY
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION OR MOMENT OF SILENCE-RANDY SIMONSON, HARVESTIME OUTREACH CHURCH
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived
Ed Schachtner St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Shawn Anderson St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Bob Long St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Cathy Leaf St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Carah Koch St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Tim Hall St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Paul Berning St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Richard Ottino St. Croix County Supervisor Remote
Bob Feidler St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Dave Ostness St. Croix County Supervisor Present
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Scott Counter St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Daniel Hansen St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Scottie Ard St. Croix County Supervisor Remote
Greg Tellijohn St. Croix County Supervisor Present
David Peterson St. Croix County Chair Present
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Paulette Anderson St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Judy Achterhof St. Croix County Supervisor Remote
Shelly Tomtschik St. Croix County Supervisor Remote
William Peavey St. Croix County Vice Chair Excused
PUBLIC COMMENT
Geno Hanson, Town of Warren - Broadband
Jim Miller, Outreach Director and Sean Lybert from Congressman Tom Tiffany's office
CONSENT AGENDA
(Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.)
RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Dave Ostness, Supervisor
SECONDER: Scott Counter, Supervisor
AYES: Ed Schachtner, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch,
Tim Hall, Paul Berning, Richard Ottino, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness,
Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Scottie Ard, Greg Tellijohn, David
Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shelly Tomtschik
EXCUSED: William Peavey
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
1. December 7, 2021 8:30 AM
2. Date of Next Meeting-February 1, 2022 - 8:30 AM
3. Rezonings
4. Alterations of County Supervisor District Lines Due to Annexations
5. Appointments
6. Approval of Amendments to Town Zoning Ordinances
1. Resolution Approving Text Amendments to the Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance
Chapter 105
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7. Any Other Item Deemed Routine by the County Board Chair
PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS
County Administrator Witt read a Proclamation in Recognition of Corporation Counsel Scott Cox's
upcoming retirement. Corporation Counsel Scott Cox thanked the board members and
department heads.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
1. Financial Report for November 2021
Brief review of Financial Reports by County Administrator Witt.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
BUSINESS
1. Resolution Establishing Broadband Grant Programs and Amending 2022 Budget (1)
Motion by Supr. Long, 2nd by Supr. Koch to approve. Witt explained this resolution is
authorizing the grant program and amending the budget. The County Board reserved
$1,503,648 of ARPA dollars for broadband initiatives. This resolution brings the funds
forward, puts it in the budget and authorizes the County Administrator to spend it. Witt
has met with service providers and discussed grant funding. He reported $1.5 is on the
light-side based on amount of grants they will be writing. Witt indicated $100,000,000 is
set aside this year and currently $25,000,000 for 2023. Based on the $8.7 million of ARPA
funds coming in May, Witt recommended an amendment to the resolution to increase to
$3,000,000. Supr. Koch stated this is a good start for broadband and to take advantage of
state funds available in the near future and continue to look into other opportunities going
forward and prepare for future opportunities.
Motion by Supr. Leaf, 2nd by Supr. Long to increase the amount by $1,500,000 for a total of
to $3,000,000 with additional funds from the May ARPA payment.
Witt explained grant program is a matching grant for ISP providers. The county will
provide 25% of project costs through the $3 million the county would allocate; 50% of
the project cost would come from the PSC and the other 25% is coming from the ISP
providers directly. Those three partnership and any other townships that want to join
will help score the grants higher. The partnership will put fiber in the ground, provide
service to households that currently don't have fiber access.
Witt will appointment 3 County Board members to a commission to review and award
the grants. Supervisors Koch and Berning have expressed interested in serving; and
Supr. Tellijohn also expressed interest in serving. Supr. Tellijohn requested a map
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showing where ISP fiber is currently buried in the County.
Vote on amendment passed unanimously.
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RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Bob Long, Supervisor
SECONDER: Carah Koch, Supervisor
AYES: Ed Schachtner, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch,
Tim Hall, Paul Berning, Richard Ottino, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness,
Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Scottie Ard, Greg Tellijohn, David
Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shelly Tomtschik
EXCUSED: William Peavey
2. Resolution Amending Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook
Brief explanation by Human Resources Director Tarra Davies-Fox.
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Bob Long, Supervisor
SECONDER: Dave Ostness, Supervisor
AYES: Ed Schachtner, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch,
Tim Hall, Paul Berning, Richard Ottino, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness,
Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Scottie Ard, Greg Tellijohn, David
Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shelly Tomtschik
EXCUSED: William Peavey
3. Resolution Amending Rules and Bylaws to Allow for Remote Attendance
County Administrator Witt explained this is an amendment to the Rules and Bylows to allow
for remote attendance until March 31, 2022. Motion by Supr. Hansen, 2nd by Supr.
Tellijohn to extend the period to six months. Vote on amendment passed (one nay: Supr.
Long). Witt indicated is it up to the Chair to permit Zoom attendance.
RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Bob Long, Supervisor
SECONDER: Paul Berning, Supervisor
AYES: Ed Schachtner, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch,
Tim Hall, Paul Berning, Richard Ottino, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness,
Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Scottie Ard, Greg Tellijohn, David
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Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Shelly Tomtschik
EXCUSED: William Peavey
ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None
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COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Highway Commissioner Robbie Krejci reported there was a small fire in the Baldwin Highway
Facility on New Year's Day at 4:00 AM. No one was present at facility. A truck burst into flames
which caused some equipment damage and minor damage to the facility.
ADJOURNMENT
9:20 AM
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Ordinance No.
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER
15.545; SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 31N, RANGE 18W, TOWN OF
STAR PRAIRIE - REZONING 69.76 ACRES FROM R-1 RESIDENTIAL
TO R-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
Ellen Denzer, Director, Community Development
DATE: February 1, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 15.545; Section
32, Township 31N, Range 18W, Town of Star Prairie - Rezoning 69.76
Acres from r-1 Residential to R-2 Residential District
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Jon Engstrom has applied to rezone 69.76 acres of land in the Town of Star Prairie from R-1
Residential District to R-2 Residential District. The purpose of the request is to facilitate the
development of a major subdivision for residential development.
A Class II notice was published in the Star Observer on January 6 and January 13, 2022,
establishing a public hearing on January 20, 2022 with the Community Development Committee
meeting at 5:00 PM in the St. Croix County Government Center Board Room, 1101 Carmichael
Road, Hudson, Wisconsin.
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Ordinance No.
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER
15.545; SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 31N, RANGE 18W, TOWN OF
STAR PRAIRIE -REZONING 69.76 ACRES FROM R-1 RESIDENTIAL
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:
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14Dated this 1st day of February, 2022 at Hudson, Wisconsin.
Administrative Approval:
01/20/22
01/20/22Community Development CommitteeRECOMMENDED
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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, January 20, 2022 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: Jon Engstrom
LOCATION: NE ¼ of the NE ¼ and portions of the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 32,
Township 31N, Range 18W, Town of Star Prairie, St. Croix County,
Wisconsin
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ADDRESS: 1854 100 Street, New Richmond WI 54017
REQUEST: To rezone approximately 69.76 acres from the R-1 Residential Zoning District
to the R-2 Residential Zoning District, pursuant to Chapter 15.545 of the St.
Croix County Zoning Ordinance.
Pertinent information regarding this application, including a map of the property, 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: Daniel Hansen, Chair St. Croix County Community Development Committee
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110 General0000 Default2,166,7402,166,7400306,408-306,408 -
1110 County Board &
110 GeneralCommittees/Commissions165,128165,128165,426165,42600.00%
110 General1320 Corporation Counsel597,597597,597619,691620,050-359-0.06%
110 General1410 Administrator378,830378,830452,115452,261-145-0.03%
110 General1420 County Clerk255,365255,365316,379292,30824,0717.61%
1421 County Clerk Dog
110 GeneralFund0-0-- -
110 General1430 Human Resources532,510532,510547,117547,11700.00%
110 General1440 Elections137,344137,34468,55066,3742,1763.17%
1450 Information
110 GeneralTechnology2,269,4032,269,4032,426,3592,342,92783,4323.44%
110 General1510 Finance729,545729,5451,049,724742,651307,07329.25%
110 General1520 County Treasurer526,805526,805405,369539,863-134,493-33.18%
110 General1610 Facilities2,554,4622,554,4622,458,9301,886,782572,14823.27%
110 General5110 Library1,122,9411,122,9411,136,5861,136,58600.00%
115 Contingency1010 Unallocated50,00050,000100,000100,00000.00%
295 Dog LicenseAll Cost Centers20,87320,87320,00020,551-551-2.76%
Debt Service FundsAll Cost Centers8,659,1338,659,1336,087,6205,430,620657,00010.79%
Internal Service FundsAll Cost Centers12,378,16812,378,16812,185,00012,121,98163,0190.52%
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110 General1710 Register of Deeds821,682821,682474,9531,020,623-545,670-114.89%
110 General3600 Sanitation74,40074,40069,29069,632-342-0.49%
110 General5400 Recreation Facilities80,00080,00085,00085,00000.00%
110 General5620 UW Extension255,719255,719270,777260,02710,7503.97%
110 General6400 Zoning Dept1,878,5471,878,5471,912,0931,958,047-45,954-2.40%
6700 Economic
110 GeneralDevelopment Corp117,000117,000117,000117,00000.00%
120 ParksAll Cost Centers1,503,4571,503,457808,2411,017,247-209,006-25.86%
125 RecyclingAll Cost Centers216,396216,396222,328213,2459,0834.09%
130 Land and Water ConservationAll Cost Centers726,095726,095819,832369,724450,10754.90%
250 Land Records Retained FeesAll Cost Centers266,376266,376246,001239,2286,7732.75%
270 Pesticide TrainingAll Cost Centers9549540803-803 -
410 SCRCP Capital ProjectAll Cost Centers0-0-- -
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225 Health and Human Services4110 Public Health2,668,4432,668,4431,873,4222,533,344-659,922-35.23%
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225 Health and Human Services4310 Behavioral Health4,799,9104,799,9104,978,2134,951,02827,1850.55%
225 Health and Human Services4320 CCS4,468,0764,468,0766,056,8222,366,7643,690,05860.92%
225 Health and Human Services4410 Economic Support1,324,4701,324,4701,244,0741,004,959239,11519.22%
225 Health and Human Services4510 Children Services5,514,0145,514,0145,584,9285,605,764-20,835-0.37%
4610 Aging & Disability
225 Health and Human ServicesResource Center2,378,6032,378,6032,064,1601,981,08383,0774.02%
4920 Health & Human
225 Health and Human ServicesServices Administration1,534,6271,534,6271,783,5971,939,183-155,586-8.72%
Print Date January 18, 2022
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225 Health and Human Services4210 Skilled Nursing Facility16,23816,2380-- -
610 Health Center Campus4210 Skilled Nursing Facility5,188,1305,188,1305,947,4763,791,0322,156,44436.26%
4230 Kitty Rhoades
610 Health Center Campus(Dementia)120,886120,886990,589164,286826,30283.42%
610 Health Center Campus4240 Orchard View1,060,6531,060,6531,943,8841,550,518393,36620.24%
110 General4710 Veterans Services288,196288,196292,009294,844-2,835-0.97%
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110 General1210 Circuit Court1,119,7011,119,7011,049,5831,044,4735,1090.49%
110 General1220 Clerk of Courts1,872,8571,872,8571,789,9741,968,249-178,275-9.96%
110 General1240 Medical Examiner374,786374,786386,497396,627-10,130-2.62%
110 General1250 Justice Services158,197158,197316,958279,79237,16611.73%
110 General1310 District Attorney1,218,7111,218,7111,235,8341,157,50878,3266.34%
110 General1330 Child Support692,999692,999775,081599,589175,49122.64%
110 General2110 Law Enforcement7,818,5547,818,5547,973,0787,897,33875,7410.95%
2700 Correction and
110 GeneralDetention4,568,0674,568,0674,363,6834,387,451-23,768-0.54%
2510 Emergency
110 GeneralManagement180,159180,159167,03489,07577,95946.67%
2600 Emergency
110 GeneralCommunication2,257,4672,257,4672,341,2662,352,275-11,009-0.47%
280 Jail ImprovementAll Cost Centers345,251345,251065,217-65,217 -
285 K-9All Cost Centers21,33521,335041,851-41,851 -
286 Drug Task ForceAll Cost Centers33,37933,379056,398-56,398 -
287 County Drug FundAll Cost Centers12,21512,21505,850-5,850 -
290 Stop DrugAll Cost Centers6,6006,60009,150-9,150 -
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110 General1010 Unallocated2,271,9992,271,99903,500,265-3,500,265 -
1110 County Board &
110 GeneralCommittees/Commissions139,909139,909165,426139,70925,71715.55%
110 General1320 Corporation Counsel592,712592,712619,691543,93875,75312.22%
110 General1410 Administrator384,473384,473452,115328,557123,55927.33%
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110 General1420 County Clerk298,217298,217316,379288,50227,8778.81%
110 General1430 Human Resources479,873479,873547,117421,336125,78122.99%
110 General1440 Elections123,133123,13368,55044,20324,34735.52%
1450 Information
110 GeneralTechnology2,106,9732,106,9732,426,3592,191,305235,0549.69%
110 General1510 Finance723,867723,8671,049,724592,817456,90743.53%
110 General1520 County Treasurer351,649351,649405,369333,67771,69317.69%
110 General1610 Facilities2,508,3592,508,3592,458,9301,939,210519,72021.14%
Print Date January 18, 2022
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110 General4200 Health Care Campus0-000 -
4300 Mental Health
110 GeneralServices000-- -
110 General4500 Social Services0-000 -
110 General4600 Aging0-0-- -
4900 Other Health and
110 GeneralHuman Services000-- -
110 General5110 Library1,124,7641,124,7641,136,5861,136,588-20.00%
115 Contingency1010 Unallocated53,74253,742100,00050,00050,00050.00%
295 Dog LicenseAll Cost Centers30,39430,39420,00011,7068,29441.47%
Debt Service FundsAll Cost Centers8,692,3508,692,3506,087,6206,089,872-2,252-0.04%
Internal Service FundsAll Cost Centers13,284,15913,284,15912,185,0009,524,7732,660,22721.83%
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110 General1710 Register of Deeds399,461399,461474,953416,18958,76412.37%
110 General3600 Sanitation80,46080,46069,29077,408-8,118-11.72%
110 General5200 Park Properties434302,567-2,567 -
110 General5400 Recreation Facilities60,00060,00085,00085,00000.00%
110 General5620 UW Extension210,644210,644270,777264,1766,6012.44%
6100 Resources Land &
110 GeneralWater Conservation000-- -
110 General6300 Planning9019010701-701 -
110 General6400 Zoning Dept1,658,4911,658,4911,912,0931,624,695287,39915.03%
6700 Economic
110 GeneralDevelopment Corp128,489128,489117,000117,868-868-0.74%
120 ParksAll Cost Centers756,913756,913808,241816,500-8,259-1.02%
125 RecyclingAll Cost Centers243,079243,079222,328210,48111,8475.33%
130 Land and Water ConservationAll Cost Centers829,126829,126819,832757,68362,1497.58%
250 Land Records Retained FeesAll Cost Centers179,879179,879246,001223,19822,8029.27%
270 Pesticide TrainingAll Cost Centers0-06,788-6,788 -
410 SCRCP Capital ProjectAll Cost Centers468,640468,6400-- -
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225 Health and Human Services4110 Public Health2,045,2582,045,2581,873,4221,941,216-67,793-3.62%
225 Health and Human Services4310 Behavioral Health4,612,0794,612,0794,978,2134,602,754375,4597.54%
225 Health and Human Services4320 CCS4,310,9794,310,9796,056,8224,331,4121,725,41128.49%
225 Health and Human Services4410 Economic Support1,107,1691,107,1691,244,0741,139,189104,8858.43%
225 Health and Human Services4510 Children Services5,692,3095,692,3095,584,9285,796,057-211,129-3.78%
4610 Aging & Disability
225 Health and Human ServicesResource Center2,021,8092,021,8092,064,1602,032,96531,1951.51%
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225 Health and Human ServicesServices Administration2,059,9722,059,9721,783,5972,038,179-254,582-14.27%
225 Health and Human Services4210 Skilled Nursing Facility0-0-- -
610 Health Center Campus4210 Skilled Nursing Facility5,144,1375,144,1375,947,4764,524,5921,422,88423.92%
4230 Kitty Rhoades
610 Health Center Campus(Dementia)183,170183,170990,58928,916961,67397.08%
610 Health Center Campus4240 Orchard View1,419,0911,419,0911,943,8841,528,080415,80421.39%
110 General4710 Veterans Services260,252260,252292,009270,89421,1157.23%
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110 General1210 Circuit Court955,708955,7081,049,583896,121153,46114.62%
110 General1220 Clerk of Courts1,676,8151,676,8151,789,9741,748,56041,4142.31%
110 General1240 Medical Examiner323,345323,345386,497350,89735,6019.21%
110 General1250 Justice Services227,262227,262316,958412,400-95,442-30.11%
110 General1310 District Attorney1,205,2451,205,2451,235,8341,180,77555,0584.46%
110 General1330 Child Support728,379728,379775,081726,75848,3236.23%
110 General2110 Law Enforcement7,531,5507,531,5507,973,0787,859,646113,4331.42%
2700 Correction and
110 GeneralDetention4,317,7094,317,7094,363,6833,663,480700,20316.05%
2510 Emergency
110 GeneralManagement169,208169,208167,034145,23421,80013.05%
2600 Emergency
110 GeneralCommunication2,039,3352,039,3352,341,2662,099,688241,57810.32%
280 Jail ImprovementAll Cost Centers413,201413,2010-- -
285 K-9All Cost Centers34,94334,943083,935-83,935 -
286 Drug Task ForceAll Cost Centers45,44245,442035,549-35,549 -
287 County Drug FundAll Cost Centers1,2711,271018,374-18,374 -
290 Stop DrugAll Cost Centers10,15510,155010,491-10,491 -
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COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
DATE: February 1, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: County Administrator Appointment of Heather Amos as Corporation
Counsel
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Upon the retirement notification of Corporation Counsel Cox in December, the open position
was posted. Interviews were conducted at the end of January of the top applicants. The
interview panel consisted of the County Board Chair, HR Director and County Administrator.
From a well qualified batch of finalist, Heather Amos stood out as the top choice.
I, County Administrator Ken Witt, hereby appoint Heather Amos as Corporation Counsel,
subject to confirmation by the County Board.
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Resolution No.
INITIAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
$90,965,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2022A
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
DATE: February 1, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: Initial Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of $90,965,000 General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2022A
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The initial resolution authorizing the solicitation of bonds sufficient to complete capital improvement
projects including the government center expansion project. The refinancing also incorporates a
small refinancing of callable debt in the amount $2,890,000. If approved, bonds would be advertised
for sale and potentially awarded at the March 1, 2022 County Board meeting.
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Resolution No.
INITIAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
$90,965,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2022A
1 WHEREAS, the County Board of Supervisors of St. Croix County, Wisconsin (the
2 "County") hereby finds and determines that it is necessary, desirable and in the best interest of
3 the County to issue, pursuant to Chapter 67, Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an
4 amount not to exceed $88,075,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of capital projects
5
6 Government Center project and acquiring equipment for the same (collectively, the "Project");
7
8 WHEREAS, the County is also in need of approximately $2,890,000 for the public
9 purpose of paying the cost of refunding certain outstanding obligations of the County, including
10 interest on them, specifically, the 2023-2024 maturities of the General Obligation Promissory
11 Notes, Series 2
12
13 WHEREAS, it is desirable to borrow the funds needed for the Project and the Refunding
14 through the issuance of general obligation bonds pursuant to Chapter 67, Wisconsin Statues.
15
16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT:
17
18 RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors that there shall be issued
19 general obligation bonds of the County in a principal amount not to exceed $88,075,000 for the
20 s budget, including
21
22 for the same; and
23
24 RESOLVED, that there shall be issued general obligation bonds of the County in a
25 principal amount not to exceed $2,890,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of refunding
26 certain outstanding obligations of the County, including interest on them, specifically, the 2023-
27 2024 maturities of the General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2014A, dated September 1,
28 2014; and
29
30 RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors that:
31 Section 1. Combination of Issues. The bonds to be issued for the Project and the
32 Refunding are hereby combined into one issue of bonds designated "General Obligation
33 Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2022A" (the "Bonds").
34 Section 2. Sale of the Bonds. The County Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes and
35 directs that the Bonds be offered for public sale. At a subsequent meeting, the County Board of
36 Supervisors shall consider such bids for the Bonds as may have been received and take action
37 thereon.
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39 Section 3. Official Notice of Sale. The County Administrator (in consultation with the
40 County's municipal advisor, Ehlers & Associates, Inc. ("Ehlers")) is hereby authorized and
41 directed to cause the sale of the Bondsto be publicized at such times and in such manner as the
42 County Administrator may determine and to cause copies of a complete Notice of Sale and other
43 pertinent data to be forwarded to interested bidders as the County Administrator may determine.
44 Section 4. Official Statement. The County Administrator (in consultation with Ehlers)
45 shall also cause an Official Statement to be prepared and distributed. The appropriate County
46 officials shall determine when the Official Statement is final for purposes of Securities and
47 Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12 and shall certify said Statement, such certification to
48 constitute full authorization of such Statement under this Resolution.
49 Section 5. Conflicting Resolutions; Severability; EffectiveDate. All prior resolutions,
50 rules or other actions of the County Board of Supervisors or any parts thereof in conflict with the
51 provisions hereof shall be, and the same are, hereby rescinded insofar as the same may so
52 conflict. In the event that any one or more provisions hereof shall for any reason be held to be
53 illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provisions hereof. The
54 foregoing shall take effect immediately upon adoption and approval in the manner provided by
55 law.
56
57 Adopted and recorded February 1, 2022.
Legal Fiscal Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: $90,965,000 of new debt paid over the next twenty years.
01/18/22
01/18/22Administration CommitteeRECOMMENDED
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NPWFS;Bob Long, Chair
TFDPOEFS;David Peterson, Supervisor
BZFT;Bob Long, Carah Koch, David Peterson, William Peavey
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Vote Confirmation.
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement Three-quarters Majority of Entire Membership (15)
Cindy Campbell, County Clerk
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Exhibit 1
St. Croix County, WI
Estimated Debt Service and Capitalization Schedules
$90,965,000General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2022A
Government Refund
YearPrincipalRateInterestTotal P&ICenter2014A Notes
2022
20233,950,0001.38%3,357,167 7,307,167 5,836,5451,470,622
20245,095,0001.48%2,224,122 7,319,122 5,838,2441,480,878
20253,680,0001.65%2,156,059 5,836,059 5,836,059
20263,745,0001.82%2,091,619 5,836,619 5,836,619
20273,815,0001.94%2,020,534 5,835,534 5,835,534
20283,895,0002.08%1,943,021 5,838,021 5,838,021
20293,975,0002.16%1,859,583 5,834,583 5,834,583
20304,070,0002.45%1,766,795 5,836,795 5,836,795
20314,175,0002.55%1,663,706 5,838,706 5,838,706
20324,285,0002.63%1,554,127 5,839,127 5,839,127
20334,400,0002.67%1,439,040 5,839,040 5,839,040
20344,520,0002.73%1,318,602 5,838,602 5,838,602
20354,645,0002.83%1,191,177 5,836,177 5,836,177
20364,780,0002.90%1,056,140 5,836,140 5,836,140
20374,925,0003.00%912,955 5,837,955 5,837,955
20385,075,0003.03%762,194 5,837,194 5,837,194
20395,230,0003.06%605,289 5,835,289 5,835,289
20405,395,0003.10%441,647 5,836,647 5,836,647
20415,565,0003.13%270,932 5,835,932 5,835,932
20425,745,0003.20%91,920 5,836,920 5,836,920
Totals90,965,00028,726,626119,691,626116,740,1262,951,500
Issue Summary
Key Dates
Dated Date:3/15/2022
First Interest Payment:3/1/2023
First Principal Payment:3/1/2023
Projected Interest Rates
Assuming Current G.O. Non-BQ "Aa1" Market Rates + 50 Basis Points
True Interest Cost (TIC):2.86%
All Inclusive Cost (AIC): 2.89%
Sources and Uses
Government Refund
TotalCenter2014A Notes
Sources
Par Amount of Bonds90,965,00088,075,0002,890,000
Transfer from Prior Issue Debt Service Funds30,838 -30,838
Total Sources$ 90,995,838$ 88,075,000$2,920,838
Uses
Total Underwriter's Discount (0.400%)363,860352,30011,560
Costs of Issuance294,000284,6599,341
Project Construction Fund87,436,45187,436,451 -
Current Refunding Fund2,900,000 -2,900,000
Rounding Amount1,5271,590 (63)
Total Uses$ 90,995,838$ 88,075,000$2,920,838
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For Discussion Only
Exhibit 5
St. Croix County, WI No GrowthAssuming 5% Growth
Projected Tax Impact from proposed 2020 Debt Mill Rate2020 Debt Mill Rate
Government Center Expansion (Phase 1) 0.52400.5240
2021 Debt Mill Rate2021 Debt Mill Rate
0.51570.5157
2022 Debt Mill Rate2022 Debt Mill Rate
0.47160.4716
Proj. 2023 Debt Mill RateProj. 2023 Debt Mill Rate
0.90510.9504
Projected Debt Mill Rate Increase
From 2022 - 20230.4788 0.4335
Projected Tax IncreaseProjected Tax Increase
Equalized TID-Out Equalized Value - TID-Out Equalized Value -
Property Value No Growth5% Growth - Jan. 1, 2021 to 2022
$100,000$48$43
$200,000$96$87
$300,000$144$130
$400,000$192$173
$500,000$239$217
$600,000$287$260
$700,000$335$303
$800,000$383$347
$900,000$431$390
$1,000,000$479$433
$1,250,000$598$542
$1,500,000$718$650
$1,750,000$838$759
$2,000,000$958$867
$3,000,000$1,436$1,300
$4,000,000$1,915$1,734
$5,000,000$2,394$2,167
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2022 BUDGET(2) UPDATING CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR GOVERNMENT CENTER ADDITION
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
DATE: February 1, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Amending 2022 Budget(2) Updating Capital Improvement Plan
for Government Center Addition
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A budget amendment is needed to reflect the start of the building project in 2022 instead of 2023.
Taking advantage of historic low interest rates will save the taxpayers money in the long run if we
know that due to growth of the County we are going to have to expand the Government Center
eventually. With the project financed by debt issuance, we have three years to spend the debt
proceeds.
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2022 BUDGET(2) UPDATING CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR GOVERNMENT CENTER ADDITION
1 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors adopted the 2022 County
2 Budget on November 2, 2021; and
3
4 WHEREAS, St. Croix County Board has been working on developing infrastructure
5 plans to meets the needs of the County as the second fastest growing County in Wisconsin; and
6
7 WHEREAS, St. Croix County has developed a multi-phase space needs plan to
8 accommodate the growth in the County; and
9
10 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors are desirous about providing
11 services to the public efficiently; and
12
13 WHEREAS, now is an opportune time to save the taxpayers money by moving the
14 project up one year and issuing debt with interest rates at historic lows.
15
16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Croix County Board of
17 Supervisors does authorize the amendment of the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan to move
18 project 405-7140-10105 Government Center Addition for $87,000,000 from FY23 to FY22 to
19 allow for the start of the design phase of the project in 2022.
Legal Fiscal Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: $87,000,000 from FY 23 to FY 22 funded by debt issue.
01/18/22
01/18/22Administration CommitteeRECOMMENDED
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NPWFS;Bob Long, Chair
TFDPOEFS;Carah Koch, Supervisor
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FYDVTFE;Scottie Ard
Vote Confirmation.
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement Two-thirds Majority of Entire Membership (13)
Cindy Campbell, County Clerk
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING UPDATED PERSONNEL POLICIES
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
DATE: February 1, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Adopting Updated Personnel Policies
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
7.1 Employee Conduct and Work Rules Policy
This is a brand-new policy that uses sections of previous Article 13 - Discipline in the
current Handbook.
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Removes section of work rules from Discipline Policy and places into Employee Conduct and
Work Rules Policy:
Grounds for disciplinary action may include (but are not inclusive of) the following:
1) falsification of the job application, falsification of any County records (4);
2) excessive or consistent absenteeism or tardiness (note that the fact that an employee
has sick leave time or PTO time available to him/her does not vest in him/her the
absolute right to use that time), failure to give proper notice when unable to report for or
continue work as scheduled, abuse of sick leave (2), (3), (4);
3) absent without leave when the person in question is supposed to be on duty, or a leave
of absence taken for other than the reason for which it was granted (3) or (4);
4) discrimrticle 2 of this Handbook (3) or (4);
5) intoxication or ination against others as defined in A use of alcoholic beverages,
narcotics, drugs or other controlled substances while on duty or on County property so
as to interfere with the person's work conduct, efficiency of performance, relationship
with other employees and/or the public, or to create a safety hazard; the use of
prescription drugs while on duty and in accordance with the directives of a physician is
not subject to discipline (3) or (4);
6) gambling while on duty or on County property (2), (3), (4);
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7)immoral or otherwise improper conduct which adversely and substantially affects others
or brings the County into disrepute;
8) being charged with or convicted of a crime which is directly related to the job which the
person was hired to perform or unavailability for work due to incarceration (4);
9) sexual harassment of another employee or the public, or harassment on the basis of sex
exists when:
a) submission to such conduct is made, either explicitly or implicitly a term or
condition of an individual's employment,
b) submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis
for employment decisions affecting such individual, or
c) such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an
individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive
working environment (2), (3), (4);
10) unprovoked insolence or disrespect on the part of the employee toward other County
employees or the public (2), (3), (4);
11) abusing, striking, or deliberately causing mental anguish or injury to other employees or
the public (4);
12) provoking a disturbance among fellow employees or actions adversely and substantially
affecting morale, performance, or efficiency (2) or (3), (4);
13) failure to provide accurate and complete information when required by supervising
authority, failure to complete assignments in a timely manner (2), (3), (4);
14) violations of provisions of federal, state, or local laws, administrative rules, personnel
policies, or departmental rules promulgated pursuant to this section (2), (3), (4);
15) theft or embezzlement (4);
16) disobedience, insubordination, inattentiveness, negligence, or refusal to obey lawful
written or verbal assignments, directions, or instructions (1) or (2), (3), (4);
17) unauthorized use, neglect, or destruction of employer or employee-owned or leased
property, equipment, or supplies (1) or (2), (3), (4);
18) fraudulent claim for reimbursement, hours worked, etc. (3), (4);
19) performance of personal work or services for pay while on duty (2 or 3, 4);
20) improperly disclosing confidential information (4);
21) failure to wear safety belts when operating, or a front-seat rider in a County-owned
vehicle, or a vehicle collecting mileage reimbursement from the County (2, 3, 4); (note
that supervisors or Department Heads can grant an exception to this policy for specific
situations in which it is deemed that efficiency of operations outweighs the safety benefit
or if an employee possesses a written physician's statement indicating that for medical
or physical reasons the employee is unable to use the seat belt system);
22) giving County key(s) to unauthorized person(s) (3) or (4); County
23) violating dress and grooming standards as outlined in Article 9, Section 10 or in
departmental rules and regulations (1) or (2), (3), (4);
24) smoking in a non-smoking area (1) or (2), (3), (4);
25) continued poor work performance, lack of appropriate response to corrective action (3),
(4); and
26) absence from work without authorization for three (3) days or more shall be construed
that the employee has resigned from employment with the County.
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1) Fraud in securing employment, (e.g. falsification of the job application, qualifications, etc.)
(Modified verbiage)
10) Possession, distribution, sale, purchase, transfer, intoxication, or use of alcoholic
beverages, narcotics, drugs or other illegal substances while on duty, operating County-
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owned vehicles or equipment, or on County property so as to interfere with the person's
work conduct, efficiency of performance, relationship with other employees and/or the
public, or to create a safety hazard; the use of prescription drugs while on duty and in
accordance with the directives of a physician is not subject to discipline. (Modified to include
possession, distribution, sale, purchase, and transfer)
14) Dishonesty in the performance of duties.
16) Failure to obtain and maintain a current license, education, or certification as required by
law or the County.
19) Engaging in unauthorized personal activity such as excessive personal telephone calls
and/or email/internet use during regularly scheduled work hours.
22) Failure to report injuries, accidents or unsafe conditions or failure to cooperate with the
investigation of an accident.
26) Sleeping on the job.
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A set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct
within the County. Work Rules are established not to restrict the rights of
employees, but rather to define those rights and to assure attainment of the
County's objectives through orderly processes.
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While it is impossible to list every type of behavior that may be deemed a serious
infraction subject to corrective or disciplinary action, the Employee Conduct and Work
Rules policy includes examples of behaviors that may result in disciplinary action.
Employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with
reasonable and commonly accepted standards of behavior. The following are examples
of behavior that would be considered infractions of St. Croix County rules of conduct.
Such behavior may result in corrective or disciplinary action, up to and including
termination of employment. This list is not intended to be exhaustive:
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1. Employees shall treat supervisors, subordinates, and peers with respect.
They shall
be courteous and civil at all times in their working relationships with one
another
and in the presence of others.
2. Employees have a right to conduct their work without disorderly or undue
interference from other employees. The County prohibits employees from
violating this right of their co-workers. This prohibition includes, but is not
limited to acts such as:
a) Unprovoked rude or disrespectful behavior on the part of an employee
toward fellow employees, County Board Supervisors, visitors, or other
members of the public.
b) Boisterous or disruptive activity in the workplace or actions that
adversely and substantially affect morale, production, or efficiency.
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c)Sexual or other unlawful unwelcome harassment.
d) Engaging in lurid, inappropriate, or sexual behavior on County
property.
e) Fighting with or provoking a disturbance among fellow employees that
threatens violence in the workplace, or actions adversely and
substantially affecting morale, production, or efficiency.
f) Discrimination against others because of race, color, creed, national
origin, political preference, sexual preference, age, sex, disability, or
any other protected classification.
g) Bullying, as defined in the Workplace Bullying policy.
h) Making malicious, false, and harmful statements about others.
i) te information when not authorized
to do so.
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The County reserves the right to search unlocked and/or publicly used County property
at any time without consent. The County may request a search of personal property at
the worksite or locked County property assigned to an individual if there is reasonable
suspicion that evidence of illegal or prohibited activities resides therein.
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An employee may be disciplined for off-duty conduct when there is a connection
between the off-
display appropriate behavior and conduct off-duty. Inappropriate off-duty
behavior/conduct can reflect poorly on the County. This rule shall cover behavior both on
and off duty and on and off the work premises that harms the business interest or
reputation of the County, including outside employment that creates a conflict of interest
or criminal activity that would disqualify the employee from employment.
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Failure to meet these expectations may be grounds for corrective action or discipline, up
to and including termination. Corrective and disciplinary actions include, but are not
limited to, oral warnings, written warnings, suspensions, and discharge. The County
retains the right to determine what corrective action or discipline will be imposed in each
individual situation. The supervisor should consult with the department head and Human
Resources on such matters.
7.3 - Right to Know - New Policy
Created to add expectations/clarifications surrounding right to know about toxic chemicals in the
workplace.
7.6 Corrective and Disciplinary Action Policy Proposed Changes
This updated policy modifies Article 13 Discipline in the current Handbook.
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County employees may receive corrective or disciplinary action for reasons that
include, but are not limited to, violation of County Code, departmental work rules,
Employee Policies and Administrative Procedures, or other County policies or safety
rules.
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Corrective and disciplinary action may be taken for violations of standards of conduct,
violations of policies and procedures, or for unsatisfactory work performance. In most
instances, corrective and disciplinary action will only be taken after a full investigation
and after giving the employee an opportunity to respond to any and all allegations.
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The purpose of discipline is to correct the job behavior and performance problems of
employees. Disciplinary rules and regulations are applied in an equitable and consistent
manner, commensurate with the infraction.
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This policy applies to all regular full-time and part-time employees of St. Croix County.
does not include elected officials; temporary
employees (including limited term, casual, or seasonal); project employees; independent
contractors or their respective employees; unpaid interns, volunteers, or any employee, official
or officer that services at the pleasure of the appointment authority, as provided by Wisconsin
Statutes.
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The provisions of this Article do not apply to Department Heads. The terms of Elected Officials
are governed by Wisconsin Statutes. Appointed Department Heads are employees at-will
whose appointments are made by the County Administrator, but subject to County Board
confirmation. Removed introductory period statement.
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initiated by the County to the employee prior to disciplinary action and may be
presented to the employee in verbal or written form. Corrective action is a non-
disciplinary action. Another term used for corrective action may be coaching,
counseling, or informal corrective action. A common example of a Corrective
Action item is an employee Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
These measures are not required to be used before disciplinary action occurs or
in any specific order. The Employer may repeat corrective action. Problems
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ectations, not related to
misconduct, may be addressed through performance evaluation.
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initiated by the County to an employee that results in a formal oral disciplinary
warning, written disciplinary warning, disciplinary suspension without pay,
disciplinary demotion/reduction in rank, or involuntary discharge from
employment. Failure by the employee to correct the behavior may result in
further disciplinary action, up to and including discharge from employment.
does not include any of the following actions: resignations,
layoffs, or workforce reduction activities; status changes; non-disciplinary wage,
benefit, or salary adjustments or reductions; non-disciplinary reductions in rank or
demotions; guidance and counseling, performance improvement plans;
performance evaluations or reviews; paid and unpaid administrative leave
pending an investigation; or change in assignment or assignment location.
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A disciplinary demotion is the permanent removal, for disciplinary reasons, of an
classification resulting in reduced pay.
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employee from employment.
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A disciplinary oral warning is an oral statement made to an employee indicating
mance fails to meet an acceptable level or
expected improvement.
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A written statement or notice to the employee indicating that conduct or
performance fails to meet an acceptable level.
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Administrative leave means an employee is placed on a paid leave of absence
pending the completion of a workplace investigation that involves the employee
and which may result in disciplinary action against the employee.
Since this is a non-disciplinary suspension, there shall be no employee right to
appeal.
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Involuntary Discharge means a separation from employment for disciplinary or
performance reasons.
does not include a separation from employment
because of abandonment of a position; completion of a contract, seasonal, or
temporary assignment or employment; death; furlough; job restructuring; layoff;
non-disciplinary demotion; reduction in force; retirement; transfer; or voluntary
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Progressive discipline allows an employee the opportunity to improve job
performance and comply with established rules of conduct in order to avoid
further consequences. For minor rule infractions and minor performance
deficiencies, discipline may be applied progressively. Where progressive
disciplinary action does not result in satisfactory job performance or acceptable
employee conduct, discharge of employment may be necessitated.
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The level of discipline imposed is at the sole discretion of the County. The level
of discipline imposed shall take into consideration the seriousness of the
infraction, a Human Resources Policy review of the facts and circumstances of
prior
disciplinary actions. Depending upon the severity of the offense, the level of
discipline imposed by the County may involve immediate application of one or
more progressive steps including immediate discharge, if warranted. Specific
disciplinary measures are not required to be imposed before discharge from
employment occurs, nor are disciplinary actions required to be imposed in any
specific order. Repeated infractions of even minor offenses may result in
discharge. The County may, at its discretion, repeat or skip disciplinary actions.
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In accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, exempt employees who are disciplined, and
given an unpaid suspension, shall serve a minimum of one full day unpaid suspension.
Disciplinary deductions in pay cannot be in partial day increments.
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Each Department Head is responsible for developing any additional written department
procedures unique to, and necessary for, the efficient and safe operation of the department,
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after consultation with the Human Resources Department. Department procedures shall not
replace the guidelines in the HR Policy Manual but shall be used in addition. Department
procedures shall be explained and made available to all affected employees, including notice
that any violation of such rules shall be subject to corrective or disciplinary action.
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In most instances, corrective and disciplinary action will only be taken after a full investigation
and after giving the employee an opportunity to respond to any and all allegations.
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The Department Head or supervisor will give the employee a notice that documents any/all oral
and written warnings, suspensions, terminations. Receipt of the notice will be acknowledged by
the employee or witnessed. A copy of the notice will be furnished to the employee. The original
notice will be forwarded to the Human Resources department.
permanent file in Human Resources.
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For consistency in administering discipline County-wide, the following remedies are
recommended for violation of the work rules. After each rule, the number corresponds to a
specific penalty in a progressive discipline order of first offense, second offense, third offense,
fourth offense.
The key to disciplinary procedure is as follows:
(1) verbal reprimand,
(2) written reprimand,
(3) suspension (one or more days),
(4) discharge (following investigation to determine if the violation or performance issue is
sufficient to warrant such).
For example, (2), (3), (4) is interpreted to mean that for violation of a work rule or a continuing
performance issue, the employee will, upon first offense, receive a written reprimand (2),
upon second offense, receive a suspension (3), and, upon third offense, be discharged (4).
It is important to note that repeated violations of several work rules have a compounding
effect. For example, if work rule "x" is violated, the remedy is written reprimand. If the
employee then violates work rule "y", the remedy is not another written reprimand, but the
compounding factor dictates that it is treated as a second offense and a suspension is issued.
Again, because of the variety and severity of the infraction, the person administering the
discipline is given the discretion to determine appropriate actions.
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An employee that is not in their introductory period may appeal the imposition of a disciplinary
suspension, disciplinary demotion, or involuntary discharge as set forth in the Grievance Policy
and Procedure.
7.7 Grievance Policy and Procedure Proposed Changes
This updated policy replaces Article 11 Grievance Procedure in the current Handbook.
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This Grievance Policy is established pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 66.0509. Eligible employees shall
use this policy and the procedure to resolve disputes with St. Croix County regarding covered
employee discharges, employee discipline, or workplace safety issues.
The County expects employees and management to exercise reasonable efforts to resolve any
questions, problems, or misunderstandings prior to utilizing the grievance policy and procedure.
If an employee is subject to a contractual grievance policy, the contractual grievance policy
must be followed as applicable.
This policy does not replace or supersede any statutory provision which may be applicable to an
contract of employment. This policy may be modified or eliminated by the County at any time,
with or without prior notice.
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2) 2) An employee has the right to bring a grievance to the County
3) 3) Nothing in this Article abrogates any legal means of redre
ss available to an employee, including the right to seek redress in a court of law.
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This procedure provides an employee with the individual opportunity to address concerns
regarding discipline, termination, or workplace safety matters, to have those matters reviewed
by an impartial hearing officer and to appeal to the county board, where appropriate.
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A non-County employee who is designated by the County to serve as a neutral party and whose
role is to conduct a hearing as outlined in this procedure, and render a decision pertaining to
discipline, termination, or workplace safety.
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A decision is arbitrary and capricious if the decisionmaker (1) fails to use reasonable diligence
to determine facts necessary to its decision, (2) fails to give proper consideration to facts
relevant to the decision, or (3) bases its action on conclusions reasonable people would not
reach on the same facts.
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Definitions not commonly found in other grievance policies/procedures.
1. -
making.
2.
evidence or that is not reasonably supported by the evidence as a whole, but a mistake
that does not interfere with rights or remedies will be considered harmless and may be
disregarded.
3.
evidentiary weight that, though not sufficient to free the mind wholly from doubt, is still
sufficient to incline a fair and impartial mind to one side of the issue rather than the other.
is legally sufficient if it is supported by the preponderance of the evidence. The elements of just
cause are:
a. Whether the employee could reasonably be expected to know the probable
consequences of his or her conduct;
b. Whether the rule or order that the employee allegedly violated is reasonable;
c. Whether the employer made a reasonable effort to investigate whether the
employee violated the rule or order;
d.
e.
violated the rule or order;
f. Whether the employer applied the rule or order fairly and without discrimination;
and
g. Whether the discipline reasonably relates to the seriousness of the offense and to
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1. Time Limits:
ii. A grievance or decision or appeal is considered timely if received by the employer during
normal business hours or if postmarked by 12:00 midnight on the due date.
iii. If the last day on which a grievance is to be filed or a decision is to be appealed is a
Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the time limit is the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or
cept 24/7 operations,
are closed.
v. The employer and employee may mutually agree to waive time limits, in writing.
vi. The employer and employee may mutually agree, in writing, to waive any step to facilitate or
expedite resolution of the grievance.
vii. In the event the Grievance is not answered by the Employer within the specified time limits
set forth in this Grievance Procedure, the Employee may proceed to the next available step
within 7 days. (original reworded)
viii. Any issues involving the timeliness of a Grievance under this Grievance Procedure shall be
resolved by the County Administrator.
2. Scheduling:
iii. If requested, the Employee shall be allowed time away from their work duties to meet with the
Employer to discuss the matter that is subject of a potential Grievance. Once the formal written
Grievance has been filed, the Employee shall use his or her available PTO for said meetings
and shall receive prior approval from the manager or Department Head for the time off if
scheduled during work hours.
3. Representation:
ii. If the employee intends to have representation, the employee will notify the County and shall
identify the representative.
4. Costs:
i. Each Party shall bear its own costs for witnesses and all other out of pocket expenses,
including attorney fees, investigation, preparing, presenting, or defending a Grievance.
ii. The fees of the impartial hearing officer will be paid by the County.
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An earnest effort will be made to settle the matter informally between the aggrieved employee
If the grievance is not resolved informally, it shall proceed to step two (2) and will be reduced to
the Human Resources Director or designee.
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i. The Department Head shall deny or sustain the Grievance, in writing, to the employee within
seven (7) days following the meeting and shall provide a copy of the written reply to the
Human Resources Director at the time it is provided to the employee. (Original re-worded.)
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Impartial Hearing Officer Role and Procedure:
vi. At the conclusion of the hearing, the impartial hearing officer shall render a decision
as to one of four outcomes:
1. Sustain the conclusions of the Department Head.
2. Modify the Discipline/Discharge issued by the Department Head.
3. Deny the conclusions of the Department Head and order additional or alternative
remedials measures:
4. Recommend additional investigation prior to final determination. In cases where
the hearing office recommends additional investigation, at the conclusion of the
additional investigation, a second follow-up hearing shall be scheduled.
Burden of Proof:
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The Employee bears the burden of proof by clear, convincing and satisfactory evidence that the
The employee has the burden of proof in a workplace safety grievance.
If the Employee does not satisfy this burden of proof, the Impartial Hearing Officer shall deny
the Grievance.
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The County has the burden of proof in a discipline or termination grievance to show just cause
for its action. The employee has the burden of proof in a workplace safety grievance. The
standard required of the party with the burden of proof in all cases is a preponderance of the
evidence.
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The employer
Board within
County Board shall be final and binding upon the parties. (New - addition of employer right to
appeal.)
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iii. At the (subject to whom is appealing), they must provide
Supervisor and two (2) copies for the County Clerk at the time the notice is filed. The employee
or employer must also provide a copy of any transcript, exhibit, and written argument that he or
she files for each County Supervisor and two (2) copies for the County Clerk. A minimum of
twenty-one (21) copies is required. (Original - added employer).
Level of Review:
The County Board shall review the written decision of the Impartial Hearing Officer, the reasons
for the appeal, and the reply. The role of the County Board, in reviewing the decision of the
Impartial Hearing Officer, is to address the following questions:
1. Did the Impartial Hearing Officer follow a fair and impartial process?
2. Is there evidence of corruption, fraud, or misconduct by the Impartial Hearing
Officer?
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3.Did the Impartial Hearing Officer make an error of law which makes his/her award
invalid?
4. Did the Impartial Hearing Officer make an error of fact which makes his/her award
invalid?
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Board Meeting. The County Board Chair may enlist the assistance of the County Clerk or legal
counsel provided by or through the Corporation Counsel, or both, in preparing the
determination.
The written decision shall contain:
1. A statement of the issues,
2. Findings, along with an explanation as to why any findings differ from the Impartial
Hearing Officer; and
3. A remedy along with an explanation as to why any remedy differs from the remedy
granted by the Impartial Hearing officer.
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As previously stated, the decision of the County Board shall be final and binding upon the
parties. Neither the employer nor employee will have an additional option to appeal the decision
after this step.
Time Limits:
If the employee does not file a written notice of appeal with the County Clerk within fourteen (14)
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The County Board may, by a simple majority of members present and voting, affirm, modify, or
if it finds
that the decision is clearly erroneous. (Removed crossed out section.)
7.8 Concerns or Complaints Proposed Changes
This updated policy replaces Article 12 Complaint Procedure in the current Handbook.
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b. public and department policy; or
c. compliance with state, federal, or local law; or
d. other perceived conflicts of interest.
It is the desire of the County, when practicable, to address concerns informally, and both
supervisors and employees are expected to make every effort to resolve problems as they
arise.
The filing of a concern or complaint does not substantiate allegations. Employees identified in a
complaint are presumed innocent unless the allegations are substantiated in the complaint
process. No adverse or disciplinary action will be taken when the conduct was justified or if the
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allegations are unsubstantiated. Any person accused in a report shall have the right to respond
to the allegation.
The County does not tolerate retaliation or harassment of an employee who shares a concern or
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Initially, employees shall bring their concerns or complaints to their immediate
The employee shall schedule an appointment with their supervisor to discuss the
problem that gave rise to the complaint within five (5) working days of the date
the incident occurred.
The immediate supervisor shall respond in writing and orally to the complaint
within five (5) working days of the meeting held with the complainant employee.
In instances where the employee does not feel they are able to approach their
supervisor or their designee with the concern or complaint, they may skip to step
2, within five (5) working days of the date the incident occurred.
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If the discussion with the immediate supervisor does not resolve the problem to
the mutual satisfaction of the employee and the supervisor, or if the supervisor
does not respond to the concern or complaint, the employee may submit a
written com
The submission of the written complaint is due within five (5) working days of the
response from the immediate supervisor, or if no response is received, within five
(5) days following their notification to the supervisor. The complaint should
include:
a) A description of the incident(s) or concern(s).
b) Date(s) when the incident(s) or concerns(s) occurred.
c) Suggestions on ways to resolve the matter.
d) The date when the employee met with the immediate supervisor.
e)
summary of his or her verbal response.
f) If the supervisor provided no response, this shall be stated this in
the written complaint.
The Department Head or their designee shall schedule a meeting with the
employee within five (5) working days of their receipt of the written notification to
forward a copy of the complaint to the Human Resources Department upon
receipt.
Within five (5) working days after the discussion, the Department Head, or their
designee, shall issue a decision both in writing and orally to the employee filing
the complaint. A copy of the written decision shall be forwarded to the Human
Resources Department
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If the employee is dissatisfied with the decision of the Department Head, or their
designee, the employee may, within five (5) working days of the receipt of the
decision, appeal the decision of the Department Head, or their designee, in
writing to the Human Resources Department.
The Human Resources Director or their designee shall meet with the employee,
Department Head, and all interested parties within fifteen (15) working days of
reach a solution to the problem. The Human Resources Director or designee
may also gather further information from involved parties and discuss complaints
with Corporation Counsel and/or the County Administrator to assist with a proper
resolution.
The Human Resources Director or designee shall issue a decision or resolution
within twenty (20) working days of receipt of the written appeal, both in writing
and orally to the employee that filed the complaint and appeal, the immediate
supervisor, and the Department Head.
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If the employee is dissatisfied with the decision of the Human Resources Director
or designee, the employee may, within five (5) working days of the receipt of the
decision of the Human Resources Director or designee, appeal the decision in
writing to the County Administrator.
The County Administrator shall normally make a decision within seven (7) days
of the appeal and notify the employee in writing of his/her decision. The decision
of the County Administrator shall be final.
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All involved individuals shall not discuss the situation with any other employees or with
the complaining employee during the complaint review process. Information concerning
maintain the confidentiality of each complaint, no guarantee of confidentiality can be
assured by the Human Resources Division.
If an employee fails to appeal from one level to the next level of this procedure within the
time limits set forth above, the problem or complaint shall be considered settled on the
basis of the last decision, and the problem shall not be subject to further consideration,
unless a new event occurs.
If the complaint at any time is deemed to be covered by a formal grievance procedure, it
will be referred to the Human Resources Director to proceed accordingly under the
formal grievance procedure.
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The County has the burden of proof by a preponderance of the evidence to show just
cause for its action in issuing a written warning. In a matter involving the interpretation or
application of this Handbook, the employee has the burden by a preponderance of the
evidence that a provision of this Handbook has been violated.
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Within thirty (30) calendar days of the time that the Human Resources Director receives the
appeal request, the Administration Committee shall meet to review the employee Step 3
complaint. The Administration Committee may call all parties to the meeting and solicit
testimony of those who would have information relating to the complaint.
The Chair of the Administration Committee is authorized to administer oaths and affirmations,
conduct the proceedings, and take the testimony of witnesses. The Committee is not bound by
the strict rules of evidence, but shall exclude irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly repetitious
evidence. Hearsay that is probative, trustworthy, and credible may be received into evidence
and given such weight as the Committee deems appropriate. However, no factual finding may
be made solely on the basis of hearsay evidence.
The employee has the burden of proof to show violations regarding provisions in this Handbook,
departmental policies, or otherwise.
The Administration Committee has the authority to order a reasonable remedy. However, the
Administration Committee may not add to, modify, or strike any provision in this Handbook.
The Administration Committee shall normally make a decision within seven (7) days of the Step
3 complaint hearing before the Administration Committee.
Only those employees that are affected by a decision or act may file a complaint.
Employees having a common complaint may file a group complaint. Each affected employee
shall be identified. The complaint shall be filed at the lowest step of the procedure involving a
common level of supervision. Employees must choose one representative.
Chapter 3 - Employee Benefits Policy Proposed Changes
Current policy of the same title is located in Article 10 of the Human Resources Policies
and Procedures Handbook
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o Added Designation of Employees section in relation to ACA (3.1.1.1)
o Updated Hours Requirement section to clarify the difference in Employee
Designations (3.1.1.2)
o Added Tracking of Hours of Service Section (3.1.1.3)
o Added Application of Look-Back Measurement Method (3.1.1.4)
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benefit eligible based on the Measurement Period
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o Added enrollment language regarding employees who are designated as!benefit
eligible based on the Measurement Period
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o Updated language regarding dental being self-funded
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8.1- Incident Reporting - New Policy
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Created to add expectations/clarifications on Incident Reporting.
8.7 -Conceal Carry - New Policy
Created to add expectations/clarifications surrounding Conceal Carry policies in the workplace.
8.10 Workplace Violence Policy Proposed Changes
This updated policy replaces Article 19 Workplace Violence in the current Handbook.
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previous Inclusionary Statement moved to this section; Added language that those engaging in
violent behavior may also be personally subject to other civil or criminal liabilities.
9/21/4!Efgjojujpot!.!Added section with definition of workplace violence.
9/21/5!Fybnqmft!pg!Uisfbut!ps!Wjpmfodf!.!New section. Examples pulled from Dunn and
9/21/6!Sfqpsujoh!Xpslqmbdf!Wjpmfodf!- New section created to provide detailed information on
what actions should take place should an instance occur.
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current policy; Anti-retaliation statement added.
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING UPDATED PERSONNEL POLICIES
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
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4 WHEREAS, the handbook was further amended in 2015-2021; and
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6 WHEREAS, the Staff Advisory Committee and Department Heads have been provided
7 copies of the updated policies for review; and
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9 WHEREAS, on January 18, 2022 the Administration Committee has reviewed the
10 amendments and recommends approval to the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors.
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12 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of
13 Supervisors that the St. Croix County Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook is hereby
14 amended as follows:
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16 Create Section 7.1 Employee Conduct and Work Rules
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18 Create Section 7.3 Right to Know
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20 Create Section 7.6 Corrective and Disciplinary Action
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22 Create Section 7.7 Grievance Policy and Procedure
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24 Create Section 7.8 Concerns or Complaints
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26 Create Chapter 3 Employee Benefits
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28 Create Section 8.1 Incident Reporting
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30 Create Section 8.7 Conceal-Carry
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32 Create Section 8.10 Workplace Violence
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Legal Fiscal Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: Adoption of these policies have no direct fiscal impact.
01/18/22
01/18/22Administration CommitteeRECOMMENDED
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NPWFS;Bob Long, Chair
TFDPOEFS;David Peterson, Supervisor
BZFT;Bob Long, Carah Koch, David Peterson, William Peavey
FYDVTFE;Scottie Ard
Vote Confirmation.
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement Majority of Supervisors Present
Cindy Campbell, County Clerk
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mutual respect, promotes civil and congenial relationships among employees, and is free from
all forms of harassment and violence. Any employee conduct that interferes with the effective
St Croix County expects employees, and
others who are engaged to provide services, to follow these rules of conduct while on company
premises, attending company functions, or otherwise performing work-related activity.
Union contracts and departmental work rules and policies also outline expectations of employee
conduct and job performance.
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The purpose of the Employee Conduct and Work Rules policy is to ensure orderly operations and
provide the best possible work environment. St. Croix County expects employees to follow rules
of conduct that shall protect the interests and safety of all employees and the County.
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Work Rules
A set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct within the County.
Work Rules are established not to restrict the rights of employees, but rather to define those
rights and to assure attainment of the County's objectives through orderly processes.
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While it is impossible to list every type of behavior that may be deemed a serious infraction
subject to corrective or disciplinary action, the Employee Conduct and Work Rules policy
includes examples of behaviors that may result in corrective or disciplinary action. Employees
are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with reasonable and
commonly accepted standards of behavior. The following are examples of behavior that would
be considered infractions of St. Croix County rules of conduct. Such behavior may result in
corrective or disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. This list is not
intended to be exhaustive:
А͵Њ͵Ѝ͵Њ DĻƓĻƩğƌ /ƚƓķǒĭƷ
1. Employees shall treat supervisors, subordinates, and peers with respect. They
shall be courteous and civil at all times in their working relationships with one
another and in the presence of others.
2. Employees have a right to conduct their work without disorderly or undue
interference from other employees. The County prohibits employees from
violating this right of their co-workers. This prohibition includes, but is not
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limited to acts such as:
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a) Unprovoked rude or disrespectful behavior on the part of an employee
toward fellow employees, County Board Supervisors, visitors, or other
members of the public.
b) Boisterous or disruptive activity in the workplace or actions that adversely
and substantially affect morale, production, or efficiency.
c) Sexual or other unlawful unwelcome harassment.
d) Engaging in lurid, inappropriate, or sexual behavior on County property.
e) Fighting with or provoking a disturbance among fellow employees that
threatens violence in the workplace, or actions adversely and substantially
affecting morale, production, or efficiency.
f) Discrimination against others because of race, color, creed, national origin,
political preference, sexual preference, age, sex, disability, or any other
protected classification.
g) Bullying, as defined in the Workplace Bullying policy.
h) Making malicious, false, and harmful statements about others.
i)
so.
А͵Њ͵Ѝ͵Ћ
ƓğĭĭĻƦƷğĬƌĻ /ƚƓķǒĭƷ
1) Fraud in securing employment, (e.g. falsification of the job application, qualifications,
etc.)
2) Falsification of any County records.
3) Fraudulent claim for reimbursement, hours worked, etc.
4) Theft or embezzlement.
5) Unauthorized use, access, neglect, or destruction of employer or employee-owned or
leased property, equipment, records, or supplies.
6) Unauthorized use, lending, borrowing, or duplicating of County keys, fobs, or ID cards
to unauthorized person(s).
7) Excessive or consistent absenteeism or tardiness (note that the fact that an employee
has sick leave time or PTO time available to him/her does not vest in him/her the
absolute right to use that time), failure to give proper notice when unable to report
for or continue work as scheduled, abuse of sick leave.
8) Absent without leave when the person in question is supposed to be on duty, or a
leave of absence taken for other than the reason for which it was granted.
9) Absence from work without authorization for three (3) days or more shall be
construed that the employee has resigned from employment with the County.
10) Possession, distribution, sale, purchase, transfer, intoxication, or use of alcoholic
beverages, narcotics, drugs or other illegal substances while on duty, operating
County-owned vehicles or equipment, or on County property so as to interfere with
the person's work conduct, efficiency of performance, relationship with other
employees and/or the public, or to create a safety hazard; the use of prescription
drugs while on duty and in accordance with the directives of a physician is not subject
to discipline.
11) Abusing, striking, or deliberately causing mental anguish or injury to other employees
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or the public.
12) Disobedience, insubordination, inattentiveness, negligence, or refusal to obey lawful
written or verbal assignments, directions, or instructions.
13) Dishonesty in the performance of duties.
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14) Failure to provide accurate and complete information when required by supervising
authority or failure to complete assignments in a timely manner.
15) Failure to obtain and maintain a current license, education, or certification as
required by law or the County.
16) Poor work performance or lack of appropriate response to corrective action.
17) Performance of personal work or services for pay while on duty.
18) Engaging in unauthorized personal activity such as excessive personal telephone calls
and/or email/internet use during regularly scheduled work hours.
19) Engaging in sabotage or improperly disclosing confidential information.
20) Failure to wear safety belts when operating, or a front-seat rider in a County-owned
vehicle, or a vehicle collecting mileage reimbursement from the County; (note that
supervisors or Department Heads can grant an exception to this policy for specific
situations in which it is deemed that efficiency of operations outweighs the safety
benefit or if an employee possesses a written physician's statement indicating that
for medical or physical reasons the employee is unable to use the seat belt system.).
21) Failure to report injuries, accidents or unsafe conditions or failure to cooperate with
the investigation of an accident.
22) Violating dress and grooming standards as outlined in the Appearance and Grooming
Policy, or in departmental rules and regulations.
23) Gambling while on duty or on County property.
24) Sleeping on the job.
25) Immoral or otherwise improper conduct which adversely and substantially affects
others or brings the County into disrepute.
26) Being charged with or convicted of a crime which is directly related to the job which
the person was hired to perform, or unavailability for work due to incarceration.
27) Violations of provisions of federal, state, or local laws, administrative rules, personnel
policies, or departmental rules promulgated pursuant to this section.
А͵Њ͵Ў wźŭŷƷ Ʒƚ {ĻğƩĭŷ
The County reserves the right to search unlocked and/or publicly used County property at any
time without consent. The County may request a search of personal property at the worksite or
locked County property assigned to an individual if there is reasonable suspicion that evidence
of illegal or prohibited activities resides therein.
А͵Њ͵Џ hŅŅΏ5ǒƷǤ /ƚƓķǒĭƷ
An employee may be disciplined for off-duty conduct when there is a connection between the
off-
behavior and conduct off-duty. Inappropriate off-duty behavior/conduct can reflect poorly on
the County. This rule shall cover behavior both on and off duty and on and off the work
premises that harms the business interest or reputation of the County, including outside
employment that creates a conflict of interest or criminal activity that would disqualify the
employee from employment.
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7.3 Right to Know About Toxic Chemicals in the Workplace
7.3.1 Policy
All employees, under the Wisconsin public employee Right-To-Know Law, have the right to
request and obtain information about toxic substances, infectious agents, or pesticides that are
used in the workplace.
7.3.2 Purpose
To provide information to employees regarding potential hazardous or toxic chemicals in the
workplace.
7.3.3 Available Information
Employees may obtain access to the following information:
The identity of any toxic substances and infectious agents you work with, are likely to
come into contact with, or have been exposed to.
A description of the hazardous effects of the toxic substances.
Handling precautions for toxic substances.
Procedures for emergency treatment in the event of over-exposure.
The above information is contained in a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), which the County collects on
each chemical product used. The SDS is available to each employee via the County intranet site.
7.3.4 Employee Rights
In accordance with the Wisconsin Right-To-Know Law, the County may not refuse this
information, nor may an employee be discharged or discriminated against for exercising their
legal right.
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7.6 Corrective and Disciplinary Action
7.6.1 Policy
County employees may receive corrective or disciplinary action for reasons that include, but are
not limited to, violation of County Code, departmental work rules, Employee Policies and
Administrative Procedures, or other County policies or safety rules.
Employees are informed of County work rules and standards of conduct and performance
through the Employee Conduct and Work Rules policy. This Handbook, departmental policies
and/or work rules, and union contracts also note rules of conduct and expected job
performance. Since no work rules or corrective/disciplinary regulations can cover all possible
areas of concern, employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent
with reasonable and commonly accepted standards of behavior.
Work rules are established not to restrict the rights of employees, but rather to define those
rights and to assure attainment of the County's objectives through orderly processes. Except for
serious or repeated offenses, corrective or disciplinary action taken is for the purpose of
correcting conduct. Positive prevention of misconduct is the goal, not punishment. It must be
recognized, however, that since each case is different it is not practical to prescribe a specific
penalty for a particular offense or performance issue. There are certain situations which must
result in immediate, outright discharge; others may warrant penalties of lesser severity.
7.6.2 Purpose
Corrective and disciplinary action may be taken for violations of standards of conduct, violations
of policies and procedures, or for unsatisfactory work performance. In most instances,
corrective and disciplinary action will only be taken after a full investigation and after giving the
employee an opportunity to respond to any and all allegations.
7.6.3 Scope
This policy applies to all regular full-time and part-time employees of St. Croix County.
For purposes of this policy, tdoes not include elected officials; temporary
employees (including limited term, casual, or seasonal); project employees; independent
contractors or their respective employees; unpaid interns, volunteers, or any employee, official
or officer that services at the pleasure of the appointment authority, as provided by Wisconsin
Statutes.
7.6.4 Definitions
7.6.4.1 Corrective Action
by the County to the employee prior to disciplinary action and may be presented to the
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employee in verbal or written form. Corrective action is a non-disciplinary action.
Another term used for corrective action may be coaching, counseling, or informal
corrective action. A common example of a Corrective Action item is an employee
Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
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These measures are not required to be used before disciplinary action occurs or in any
specific order. The Employer may repeat corrective action. Problems related to an
addressed through performance evaluation.
7.6.4.2 Disciplinary Action
by the County to an employee that results in a formal oral disciplinary warning, written
disciplinary warning, disciplinary suspension without pay, disciplinary
demotion/reduction in rank, or involuntary discharge from employment. Failure by the
employee to correct the behavior may result in further disciplinary action, up to and
including discharge from employment.
nary Action does not include any of the following actions: resignations, layoffs,
or workforce reduction activities; status changes; non-disciplinary wage, benefit, or salary
adjustments or reductions; non-disciplinary reductions in rank or demotions; guidance
and counseling, performance improvement plans; performance evaluations or
reviews; paid administrative leave pending an investigation; or change in assignment or
assignment location.
7.6.4.3 Disciplinary Demotion
A disciplinary demotion is the permanent removal, for disciplinary reasons, of an
ment in a lower
classification resulting in reduced pay.
7.6.4.4 Disciplinary Suspension
A disciplinary suspension is the temporary removal of an employee from their
assignment without pay for disciplinary reasons. The number of days of the removal shall
be determined by the Department Head or designee, in consultation with the Human
Resources Director or designee, and shall be based on the circumstances of the violation.
7.6.4.5 Oral Warning
A disciplinary oral warning is an oral statement made to an employee indicating the
improvement.
7.6.4.6 Written Warning
A written statement or notice to the employee indicating that conduct or performance
fails to meet an acceptable level.
7.6.4.7 Administrative Leave
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Administrative leave means an employee is placed on a paid leave of absence pending
the completion of a workplace investigation that involves the employee and which may
result in disciplinary action against the employee.
Since this is a non-disciplinary suspension, there shall be no employee right to appeal.
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7.6.4.8 Involuntary Discharge
Involuntary Discharge means a separation from employment for disciplinary or
performance reasons.
Involuntary Dischargedoes not include a separation from employment because of
abandonment of a position; completion of a contract, seasonal, or temporary
assignment or employment; death; furlough; job restructuring; layoff; non-disciplinary
demotion; reduction in force; retirement; transfer; or voluntary resignation.
7.6.5 Level of Discipline
The level of discipline imposed is at the sole discretion of the County. The level of discipline
imposed shall take into consideration the seriousness of the infraction, a Human Resources
record, and history of prior disciplinary actions.
Depending upon the severity of the offense, the level of discipline imposed by the County may
involve immediate application of one or more progressive steps including immediate discharge,
if warranted. Specific disciplinary measures are not required to be imposed before discharge
from employment occurs, nor are disciplinary actions required to be imposed in any specific
order. Repeated infractions of even minor offenses may result in discharge. The County may, at
its discretion, repeat or skip disciplinary actions.
7.6.6 Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
In accordance with the FLSA, exempt employees who are disciplined, and given an unpaid
suspension, shall serve a minimum of one full day unpaid suspension. Disciplinary deductions in
pay cannot be in partial day increments.
7.6.7 Departmental Policies and Procedures
Each Department Head is responsible for developing any additional written department
procedures unique to, and necessary for, the efficient and safe operation of the department,
after consultation with the Human Resources Department. Department procedures shall not
replace the guidelines in the HR Policy Manual but shall be used in addition. Department
procedures shall be explained and made available to all affected employees, including notice
that any violation of such rules shall be subject to corrective or disciplinary action.
7.6.8 Taking Disciplinary Action
Whenever an employee commits an offense warranting corrective or disciplinary action, the
Department Head or supervisor takes action. It is the intent of the County to provide corrective
action as the first measure of discipline. In most instances, corrective and disciplinary action will
only be taken after a full investigation and after giving the employee an opportunity to respond
to any and all allegations. The County also acknowledges that some offenses, violations of rules,
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or inappropriate actions are so egregious as to warrant immediate punitive actions which may
include suspension or discharge.
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7.6.9 Administering Discipline
Department Heads or supervisors are responsible for the proper and efficient operations of their
departments and for the enforcement of all policies. They are authorized to apply such
disciplinary measures as may be necessary in consultation with the Human Resources
Department.
Persons administering discipline systematically document each incident. The documentation
typically includes the employee's name, date and type of infraction, circumstances that led to
the infraction, names and statements of witnesses, description of action taken, and any other
relevant details.
The Department Head or supervisor will give the employee a notice that documents any/all oral
and written warnings, suspensions, or discharges. Receipt of the notice will be acknowledged by
the employee or witnessed. A copy of the notice will be furnished to the employee. The original
notice will be forwarded to the Human Resources department.
permanent file in Human Resources. Employees have access to this information as noted in the
Personnel Records policy. This review is done in the Human Resources Department.
7.6.10 Appeal
An employee that is not in their introductory period may appeal the imposition of a disciplinary
suspension, disciplinary demotion, or involuntary discharge as set forth in the Grievance Policy
and Procedure.
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7.7 Grievance Policy and Procedure
7.7.1 Policy
This Grievance Policy is established pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 66.0509. Eligible employees shall use
this policy and the procedure to resolve disputes with St. Croix County regarding covered
employee discharges, employee discipline, or workplace safety issues.
The County expects employees and management to exercise reasonable efforts to resolve any
questions, problems, or misunderstandings prior to utilizing the grievance policy and procedure.
If an employee is subject to a contractual grievance policy, the contractual grievance policy must
be followed as applicable.
This policy does not replace or supersede any statutory provision which may be applicable to an
County and it does not create a legally binding contract or a
contract of employment. This policy may be modified or eliminated by the County at any time,
with or without prior notice.
7.7.2 Purpose
This policy provides an employee with the individual opportunity to address concerns regarding
discipline, discharge, or workplace safety matters, to have those matters reviewed by an impartial
hearing officer and to appeal to the county board, where appropriate.
7.7.3 Definitions
Grievance
discharge, or a
workplace safety issue.
Discharge (Dismissal)
Discharge (dismissal), for the purposes of this policy, means an involuntary separation
from employment for disciplinary or performance reasons.
Discharge (dismissal)does not include:
Layoff or Reduction in Force
Furlough
Job Restructuring
Transfer
Non-disciplinary Demotion
Resignation
Retirement
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Death
Job Abandonment or Failure to Report to Work
Completion of a contract, seasonal, on-call, limited term, or temporary
assignment or employment.
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Discipline
, for the purposes of this policy, is defined as an employment action initiated
by the County and includes the following: discharge, unpaid disciplinary suspension of
employment, and disciplinary demotion/ reduction in rank.
The term does not include any of the following actions:
Resignations
Layoffs or Workforce Reduction activities
Status changes, non-disciplinary wage, benefit, or salary adjustments or
reductions
Non-disciplinary Reductions in Rank or Demotions
Guidance and Counseling
Performance Improvement or Corrective Action Plans
Performance Evaluations or Reviews
Verbal or Written Reprimands
Paid and unpaid administrative leave pending an investigation
Change in Assignment or Assignment Location
Suspension
from employment.
Employee (for Discipline Purposes)
and employee discharges includes regular full-time and part-time employees.
does not include elected officials; temporary employees (including
limited term, casual, or seasonal); project employees; independent contractors or their
respective employees; unpaid interns; volunteers; or employees within their introductory
period.
Employee (for Workplace Safety Purposes)
includes regular full-time and part-time employees, elected officials, temporary
employees (including limited term, casual, or seasonal), and project employees.
does not include independent contractors or their respective
employees, volunteers, unpaid interns, and any person working for another employer
whose office is located within County facilities. For purposes of this policy, the employee
initiates, and files a grievance for workplace safety.
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Workplace Safety
safety of the employee bringing the grievance. It includes, but is not limited to, accident
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and risk prevention, provision of protective equipment, safety of the physical work
environment, safe operation of workplace equipment and tools, safety training, and
workplace violence prevention.
does not include conditions of employment related to
general working conditions that are unrelated to physical health or safety, such as breaks,
compensation, family leave, hours of work, medical leave, overtime, performance
reviews, sick leave, vacation leave, vacation scheduling, or work schedules.
Impartial Hearing Officer
A non-County employee who is designated by the County to serve as a neutral party and
whose role is to conduct a hearing as outlined in this policy and procedure, and render a
decision pertaining to discipline, discharge, or workplace safety.
Law Enforcement Officer
detecting and preventing crime and enforcing laws or ordinances, who is authorized to
make arrests for violations of the laws or ordinances that he or she is employed to
enforce.
Arbitrary and Capricious Standard
A decision is arbitrary and capricious if the decisionmaker (1) fails to use reasonable
diligence to determine facts necessary to its decision, (2) fails to give proper
consideration to facts relevant to the decision, or (3) bases its action on conclusions
reasonable people would not reach on the same facts.
7.7.4 Limitations
1. A grievance that may be brought by or on behalf of a law enforcement officer using the
procedure specified in Wis. Stat. § 59.26(8) may not be brought under this policy.
2. A grievance that may be brought by or on behalf of an employee under a grievance
procedure that is contained in the collective bargaining agreement may not be brought
under this policy.
3. A County Administrator who is appointed pursuant to Wis. Stat. §59.18(1) may not bring
a grievance under this policy regarding discipline or the termination of his or her
employment.
4. A Department Head who is appointed and supervised by the County Administrator
pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.18 (2)(b) may not bring a grievance under this policy regarding
discipline or the termination of his or her employment.
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5. A Circuit Court Commissioner who is appointed pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 757.68 may not
bring a grievance under this policy regarding discipline or the termination of his or her
employment.
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6. A Corporation Counsel who is appointed pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.42(1)(b) may not
bring a grievance under this policy regarding discipline or the termination of his or her
employment.
7. A Register in Probate who is appointed pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 851.71(1) may not bring
a grievance under this policy regarding discipline or the termination of his or her
employment.
8. Any other employee, official, or officer that serves at the pleasure of an appointing
authority as provided by Wisconsin Statutes may not bring a grievance under this policy
regarding discipline or the termination of his or her employment.
7.7.5 General Provisions
7.7.5.1 Time Limits
i. Policy and Procedure means a calendar
day unless otherwise specified.
ii. A grievance or decision or appeal is considered timely if received by the employer
during normal business hours or if postmarked by 12:00 midnight on the due
date.
iii. If the last day on which a grievance is to be filed or a decision is to be appealed is
a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the time limit is the next day which is not a
County offices, except 24/7 operations, are closed.
iv. The failure to file a written grievance, request a hearing, or file an appeal within
the specified time limit terminates the grievance unless the time limit is extended
by mutual agreement.
v. The employer and employee may mutually agree to waive time limits, in writing.
vi. The employer and employee may mutually agree, in writing, to waive any step to
facilitate or expedite resolution of the grievance.
vii. In the event the Grievance is not answered by the Employer within the specified
time limits set forth in this Grievance Procedure, the Employee may proceed to
the next available step within seven (7) days.
viii. Any issues involving the timeliness of a Grievance under this Grievance Procedure
shall be resolved by the County Administrator.
7.7.5.2 Scheduling
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i. Grievance meetings, hearings, and appeals will be scheduled at mutually
agreeable times.
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ii. Grievance meetings and hearings will typically be held during the
duty hours. Time spent in grievance meetings and hearing (outside of normal
business hours) will not be considered as compensable work time.
iii. If requested, the Employee shall be allowed time away from their work duties to
meet with the Employer to discuss the matter that is subject of a potential
Grievance. Once the formal written Grievance has been filed, the Employee shall
use his or her available PTO for said meetings and shall receive prior approval
from the manager or Department Head for the time off if scheduled during work
hours.
7.7.5.3 Representation
i. The employee has the right to be represented at all stages of the Grievance Policy
and
dispute.
ii. If the employee intends to have representation, the employee will notify the
County and shall identify the representative.
7.7.5.4 Costs
i. Each Party shall bear its own costs for witnesses and all other out of pocket
expenses, including attorney fees, investigation, preparing, presenting, or
defending a Grievance.
ii. The fees of the impartial hearing officer will be paid by the County.
7.7.6 Administration
The Human Resources Director or designee shall supervise and administer the grievance process.
Department Heads shall keep the Human Resources Director or designee informed of the status
of all grievances.
7.7.7 General Procedure
set forth in this policy. Every
effort should be made to resolve a grievance as quickly as possible and as early in the process as
is practicable.
The following steps outline the order of a typical grievance procedure:
Step 1 Settle the Matter Informally
An earnest effort will be made to settle the matter informally between the aggrieved
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and/or Department Head.
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If the grievance is not resolved informally, it shall proceed to step two (2) and will be
Department
Head, with a copy to the Human Resources Director or designee.
Step 2 Submit a Written Grievance to the Department Head
An employee may submit the grievance, in writing,
i. The written grievance must be filed within ten (10) days of the action or event
that gives rise to the grievance.
ii. The written grievance must contain a detailed statement explaining the reason
for the grievance, provide any information that the employee wants the
Department Head to consider in connection with the grievance, and describe the
remedy that is being sought.
iii. The Department Head shall promptly notify the Human Resources Director of any
written grievance, provide a copy of any written materials received in connection
with the grievance, and keep the Human Resources Director informed of the
status of the grievance.
iv. The Department Head shall, within ten (10) days of receipt of a written grievance,
meet with the employee to discuss the grievance and attempt to resolve the
grievance whenever possible.
v. The Department Head shall deny or sustain the Grievance, in writing, to the
employee within seven (7) days following the meeting and shall provide a copy of
the written reply to the Human Resources Director at the time it is provided to
the employee.
Time Limits:
If the Employee does not submit a written Grievance to the Department Head within ten
(10) days of the event(s) giving rise to the Grievance or the date upon which the employee
should have first known of said event(s), the Grievance shall be deemed waived.
Step 3 Request an Impartial Hearing
If the grievance is not settled in Step 2, and the employee wishes to appeal the decision,
an employee may, within fourteen (14)
hearing before an impartial hearing officer by filing a written hearing request with the
Human Resources Director or designee.
i. If timely requested, the Human Resources Director or designee shall, upon receipt
of a written hearing request, appoint an independent hearing officer.
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ii. A hearing will normally be scheduled within twenty-eight (28) days of the
appointment of a hearing officer. The hearing officer may reschedule the hearing
with the mutual consent of the parties.
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iii. Not less than seven (7) days prior to the hearing, the grievant and the County
shall exchange lists of the witnesses and exhibits that they intend to introduce at
the hearing.
Impartial Hearing Officer Role and Procedure:
The impartial hearing officer shall be impartial and may not have any prior knowledge of
the grievance.
i. The hearing officer may, with consent of the parties, use his or her best efforts to
mediate the grievance.
ii. The hearing officer is authorized to administer oaths and affirmations, conduct
the proceedings, and take the testimony of witnesses. The hearing officer is not
bound by the strict rules of evidence, but shall exclude irrelevant, immaterial or
unduly repetitious evidence. Hearsay that is probative, trustworthy, and credible
may be received into evidence and given such weight as the hearing officer deems
appropriate. However, no factual finding may be made solely on the basis of
hearsay evidence.
iii. The hearing officer shall make a record of the proceedings. The County shall
provide the equipment and materials necessary to make an audio recording of
the hearing.
iv. The hearing officer may request oral or written arguments, or both. If written
arguments are requested, the hearing officer shall set a briefing schedule.
v. At the conclusion of the hearing, the impartial hearing officer shall render a
decision as to one of four outcomes:
1. Sustain the conclusions of the Department Head.
2. Modify the Discipline/Discharge issued by the Department Head.
3. Deny the conclusions of the Department Head and order additional or
alternative remedials measures:
a. In a suspension case, the hearing officer may reduce or withdraw the
suspension, with or without partial or full back pay.
b. In a demotion case, the hearing officer may reinstate the employee
former position, with or without partial or full back
pay.
c. In a discharge case, the hearing officer may order reinstatement, with
or without partial or full back pay.
d. In a workplace safety case, the hearing officer may recommend a
remedy.
4. Recommend additional investigation prior to final determination. In
cases where the hearing officer recommends additional investigation, at
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the conclusion of the additional investigation, a second follow-up hearing
shall be scheduled.
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vi. In a discipline or discharge case, the hearing officer shall provide a written
decision within twenty-eight (28) days following the close of the record. The
written decision should include a case caption; the parties and appearances; a
statement of the issue(s), findings of fact; any necessary conclusions of law; the
final decision and order; and any other information the hearing officer deems
appropriate.
vii. In a workplace safety case, the hearing officer shall provide a written
recommendation within 28 days following the close of the record.
viii. Following issuance of the decision or recommendation, the hearing officer shall
provide the record to the Human Resources Director for preservation.
Burden of Proof:
The employee bears the burden of proof by clear, convincing, and satisfactory evidence
cipline/Discharge the Employee was arbitrary and
capricious.
The employee has the burden of proof in a workplace safety grievance.
If the Employee does not satisfy this burden of proof, the Impartial Hearing Officer shall
deny the Grievance.
Time Limits:
If the employee does not submit a written grievance to the Human Resources Director
requesting a hearing before an impartial hearing officer within fourteen (14) days after
receipt of the Department H
Step 4 Right to Appeal to the County Board
The employer or employee may submit an appeal of , in
writing, to the County Clerk within fourteen (14) days of the impartial
written decision. The County Clerk will begin the steps and procedures needed to present
the appeal to the County Board. The decision of the County Board shall be final and
binding upon the parties.
i. The written notice must contain a statement explaining the reason for the appeal.
The notice may include a request that the hearing be held in open session. The
notice must be accompanied by a copy of the written grievance that was filed
with the Department Head and a copy of the hearing offi
may also be accompanied by a copy of all or part of the hearing transcript, a copy
of one or more of the exhibits, or a combination of both.
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ii. The employee may submit written arguments in support of the appeal with the
notice of appeal, or at any time up to seven (7) days prior to the County Board
meeting at which the appeal will be heard.
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iii. At the (subject to whom is appealing), they
must provide a copy of the notice of appeal, written grievance, and hearing
County Supervisor and two (2) copies for the County
Clerk at the time the notice is filed. The employee or employer must also provide
a copy of any transcript, exhibit, and written argument that he or she files for
each County Supervisor and two (2) copies for the County Clerk. A minimum of
twenty-one (21) copies is required.
iv. The appeal will be placed on the agenda for the first County Board meeting that
is held at least fourteen (14) days after the County Clerk receives a written notice
of appeal. The appeal will be noticed for consideration in closed session pursuant
to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(b) pertaining to the discharge, discipline or workplace
safety matter concerning a public employee. The County Clerk will provide a copy
of the meeting notice to the employee and Human Resources Director.
v. The employee may, at any time prior to the close of business on the last business
day prior to the day on which the appeal will be heard, request that the appeal
be heard in open session. The appeal will then be heard in open session.
vi. The employee and the representative may speak and present oral
arguments to the County Board during the open or closed session when the
appeal is heard.
vii. The Corporation Counsel, either directly or through outside counsel, shall provide
any necessary legal services to the County Board in connection with the appeal.
viii. The County discussion and deliberation of the appeal will be conducted
in closed session. The employee and the representative will be
excluded from the closed
deliberation.
ix.
record and any oral or written arguments to determine whether there was any
procedural error or abuse of discretion by the hearing officer. The County Board
may not consider any evidence that was not admitted at the hearing.
Level of Review:
The County Board shall review the written decision of the Impartial Hearing Officer, the
reasons for the appeal, and the reply. The role of the County Board, in reviewing the
decision of the Impartial Hearing Officer, is to address the following questions:
1. Did the Impartial Hearing Officer follow a fair and impartial process?
2. Is there evidence of corruption, fraud, or misconduct by the Impartial
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Hearing Officer?
3. Did the Impartial Hearing Officer make an error of law which makes his/her
award invalid?
4. Did the Impartial Hearing Officer make an error of fact which makes his/her
award invalid?
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The County Board may, by a simple majority of members present and voting, affirm,
proceedings.
The County Board Chair shall prepare and sign a written determination reflecting the
County no later than seven (7) days from the date of the St Croix County
Board Meeting. The County Board Chair may enlist the assistance of the County Clerk or
legal counsel provided by or through the Corporation Counsel, or both, in preparing the
determination.
The written decision shall contain:
1. A statement of the issues;
2. Findings, along with an explanation as to why any findings differ from the
Impartial Hearing Officer; and
3. A remedy along with an explanation as to why any remedy differs from the
remedy granted by the Impartial Hearing officer.
A copy of the determination will be provided to the employee within fourteen (14) days
following the
As previously stated, the decision of the County Board shall be final and binding upon the
parties. Neither the employer nor employee will have an additional option to appeal the
decision after this step.
Time Limits:
If the employee does not file a written notice of appeal with the County Clerk within
fourteen (14) days of the impartial , the request to appeal shall
be dismissed.
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7.8 Concerns or Complaints
7.8.1 Policy
The Concerns or Complaints procedure should be used to address concerns that are not covered
by a formal grievance procedure. These concerns may involve, but are not limited to:
a. public and department policy; or
b. compliance with state, federal, or local law; or
c. the application or interpretation of this Handbook; or
d. other perceived conflicts of interest.
It is the desire of the County, when practicable, to address concerns informally, and both
supervisors and employees are expected to make every effort to resolve problems as they arise.
The filing of a concern or complaint does not substantiate allegations. Employees identified in a
complaint are presumed innocent unless the allegations are substantiated in the complaint
process. No adverse or disciplinary action will be taken when the conduct was justified or if the
allegations are unsubstantiated. Any person accused in a report shall have the right to respond to
the allegation.
The County does not tolerate retaliation or harassment of an employee who shares a concern or
complaint. All concerns and complaints shall be truthful and made in good faith.
7.8.2 Purpose
To provide a process to address concerns or complaints outside the realm of formal grievance
procedures.
7.8.3 General Rules
1. A mutually agreeable settlement may be made at any step in the complaint procedures,
and at that point, the matter is resolved without proceeding to the next step.
2. Failure by the employee to forward a complaint to the next step within specified time
periods results in abandonment of the complaint. In the absence of a timely appeal by
the complainant, the last decision at any step of the procedure becomes final.
3. Failure of a supervisor, Department Head, Human Resources Director or designee, or the
County Administrator to render a decision within the allotted time at any step constitutes
denial and the employee may proceed to the next step.
4. Every effort should be made to resolve the complaint at the lowest possible step.
5. By mutual agreement, in writing, the parties may elect to waive any step or steps to
permit an expeditious resolution of a complaint.
6. Time limits may be extended by mutual agreement in writing.
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7.8.4 Representation
all times during the complaint procedures as provided in this policy. The
ot be a material witness to the dispute.
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7.8.5 Rights
Employees and their representatives are free to use the complaint procedure without restraint,
interference, coercion, discrimination, or reprisal. Any employee, whether acting in an official
of any rights under this procedure. Furthermore, no employee or supervising authority may take
or threaten to take any act of reprisal against any employee because of the exercise of any rights
under this procedure. The processing of a complaint under this procedure is not to be construed
agencies.
7.8.6 Limitations
All employees of the County have the right to utilize the complaint procedures as provided in
this policy except that employees who are elected or covered by a labor agreement do not have
recourse through this procedure but must follow the procedure prescribed by state statute or
union contract. A law enforcement officer, Circuit Court Commissioner, County Administrator,
Corporation Counsel, Department Head, or Register in Probate may not bring a complaint under
this procedure. In addition, any other employee, official or officer that serves at the pleasure of
an appointing authority as provided by Wisconsin Statutes may not bring a complaint under this
procedure.
7.8.7 Complaint Procedure
An employee complaint is handled in accordance with the following procedure and step outline:
Step 1: Discuss with your Supervisor
Initially, employees shall bring their concerns or complaints to their immediate supervisor
or their designee, even if the complaint involves the
The employee shall schedule an appointment and meet with their supervisor or designee
to discuss the problem that gave rise to the complaint within five (5) working days of the
date the incident occurred.
After the meeting, the immediate supervisor or their designee shall respond in writing
and orally to the complaint within five (5) working days of the meeting held with the
complainant employee with any decisions or recommendations.
In instances where the employee does not feel they are able to approach their supervisor
or their designee with the concern or complaint, they may skip to step 2, within five (5)
working days of the date the incident occurred.
Step 2: Submit Written Complaint to Department Head
If the discussion with the immediate supervisor or their designee does not resolve the
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problem to the mutual satisfaction of the employee and the supervisor, or if the
supervisor does not respond to the concern or complaint, the employee may submit a
written complaint to the or their designee.
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The submission of the written complaint is due within five (5) working days of the
response from the immediate supervisor, or if no response is received, within five (5)
working days following their notification to the supervisor. The complaint should include:
a) A description of the incident(s) or concern(s).
b) Date(s) when the incident(s) or concerns(s) occurred.
c) Suggestions on ways to resolve the matter.
d) The date when the employee met with the immediate supervisor or their
designee.
e) written response
or a summary of his or her verbal response.
f) If the supervisor or their designee provided no response, this shall be
stated this in the written complaint.
The Department Head or their designee shall schedule and conduct a meeting with the
employee within five (5) working days of their receipt of the written notification to discuss
Head or their designee, shall forward a copy
of the complaint to the Human Resources Department upon receipt.
Within five (5) working days after the discussion, the Department Head or their designee,
shall issue a decision both in writing and orally to the employee filing the complaint. A
copy of the written decision shall be forwarded to the Human Resources Department
Step 3: Appeal of the Decision to Human Resources
If the employee is dissatisfied with the decision of the Department Head or their designee,
the employee may, within five (5) working days of the receipt of the decision, appeal the
decision of the Department Head or their designee, in writing to the Human Resources
Department.
The Human Resources Director or their designee shall meet with the employee,
Department Head or their designee, and all interested parties within fifteen (15) working
decision and attempt to reach a solution to the problem. The Human Resources Director
or designee may also gather further information from involved parties and discuss
complaints with Corporation Counsel and/or the County Administrator to assist with a
proper resolution.
The Human Resources Director or designee shall issue a decision or resolution within
twenty (20) working days of receipt of the written appeal, both in writing and orally to
the employee that filed the complaint and appeal, the immediate supervisor, and the
Department Head.
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Step 4: Final Appeal of the Decision to the County Administrator
If the employee is dissatisfied with the decision of the Human Resources Director or
designee, the employee may, within five (5) working days of the receipt of the decision of
the Human Resources Director or designee, appeal the decision in writing to the County
Administrator.
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The County Administrator shall normally make a decision within seven (7) days of the
appeal and notify the employee in writing of his/her decision. The decision of the County
Administrator shall be final.
Additional Guidance
All involved individuals shall not discuss the situation with any other employees or with
the complaining employee during the complaint review process. Information concerning
maintain the confidentiality of each complaint, no guarantee of confidentiality can be
assured by the Human Resources Department.
If an employee fails to appeal from one level to the next level of this procedure within the
time limits set forth above, the problem or complaint shall be considered settled on the
basis of the last decision, and the problem shall not be subject to further consideration,
unless a new event occurs.
If the complaint at any time is deemed to be covered by a formal grievance procedure, it
will be referred to the Human Resources Director to proceed accordingly under the formal
grievance procedure.
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Chapter 3 Employee Benefits
Policy
St. Croix County offers employees and their families a benefits package that is designed
to maintain health and protect income in case of illness or injury.
Purpose
To provide information on the benefits offered by St. Croix County and to establish
guidelines around employee eligibility and enrollment in the St. Croix County benefit
package.
Definitions
Premium/Contribution: An amount to be paid for an insurance policy. This amount is
Summary Plan Document: A detailed guide to the benefits the program provides and how
the plan works.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan: A 457 Plan is a retirement program that allows
employees to contribute to retirement savings on a pre-tax or post-tax basis through
payroll deduction. This is provided for in the Internal Revenue Code, Section 457 and
offered exclusively to public employees.
Section 125 Plan: A Section 125 Plan is a federal program that permits employees to pay
for certain premiums on a pre-tax basis. Qualifying benefits include: Health Insurance,
Dental Insurance, HealthCare Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible
Spending Account.
3.1 Benefit Eligibility & Enrollment
3.1.1 Eligibility
3.1.1.1 Hours Requirement
Except as provided in this Chapter, regular employees working thirty (30) or more hours
per week are eligible for all benefits documented herein. Elected officials within the
County will also be allowed to participate in the County's benefit plans, as documented
herein. Temporary employees (including project or grant employees, contract
employees, independent contractors, and other agency employees) are not eligible for
Part- time employees, working less than 30 hours per
week are not eligible for most benefits, with the exception of the Wisconsin Retirement
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System Pension Plan (See eligibility provisions in Chapter 3.5.1.1) and certain
supplemental benefits. Additional information regarding eligibility can be found on the
St. Croix County intranet site and in the Employee Benefit Guide. For more information
regarding non-insurance related benefits available to employees, refer to the specific
benefit noted elsewhere in the handbook (i.e. Paid Time Off, Compensatory Time,
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Holidays, Leave of Absence, etc.) See additional provisions for each benefit as defined
herein.
Dependent eligibility varies by benefit. Please see additional details in the Summary Plan
Documents for each benefit.
3.1.1.2 Effective Date. Provided the employee is actively at work on that date, the
following the date of hire. An employee must be actively at work on the initial effective
date of coverage or coverage for the employee and dependents will be delayed until
the date the employee returns to work. An employee is considered actively at work for
the time period they are absent from work solely by reason of vacation or holiday. For
health insurance only, the effective date of coverage shall not be delayed if the
condition, or disability.
If an employee or a covered dependent no longer meet the eligibility requirements or
verage end date will vary by plan. Specific
end of coverage details can be found in the Summary Plan Documents for each benefit.
There are special end of coverage and return to work guidelines and exceptions for
leaves of absences (see Chapter 2 for additional details).
3.1.1.3 Contribution
St. Croix County provides a wide variety of benefits. Some benefits are provided
automatically to the employee at no cost, while other benefits are voluntary and require
a premium contribution from the employee. The County participates in the Section 125
Plan, which is a federal program that allows employees to pay for qualified benefit
premiums on a pre-tax basis. These pre-tax benefits include Health, Dental, Vision,
HealthCare Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
Additional information regarding the Section 125 Plan is available from the Human
Resources Department.
Current insurance premium rates are made available to each employee through the
Human Resources and/or Finance Departments and through the Employee Benefit
Guide. Premiums for benefits are paid through payroll deduction.
Employees who elect not to participate in the County's insurance programs do not
receive a payment in lieu of the insurance coverage.
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3.1.2 Enrollment
3.1.2.1 Initial Enrollment
Employees are eligible to begin enrolling in benefits on their date of hire with the County
and are provided thirty-one (31) days to finalize their benefit selections. Benefit
enrollment must be completed through the online HRIS portal or by contacting a
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supplemental benefits representative before the deadline. Contact information can be
found on the Benefits page of the St. Croix County intranet site. Employees are
automatically enrolled in employer-sponsored (paid) benefits. All other benefits are
automatically waived. Employees must actively enroll in any benefits that require
employee contributions if they want to elect coverage. Benefits elected during an
initial effective
date of coverage. These benefits will remain in effect until the next annual enrollment
period unless the employee experiences a qualifying status change.
3.1.2.2 Special Enrollment
ying
certain benefits if they apply for the change within the given timeframe and provide
supporting documentation to Human Resources.
subject to approval by St. Croix County. Approved changes are effective retro-active to
the date of the event.
Special enrollment eligibility occurs when an employee experiences a qualifying status
change during the year. Qualifying life events include:
Marriage
Divorce or legal separation
Birth, adoption or placement for adoption of an eligible child
Death of a spouse, partner or covered child
Change in the employees or spouse work status that affects benefit
eligibility (for example, starting a new job, leaving a job, changing from part-time
to full-time, starting or returning from an unpaid leave of absence, etc.)
Gain or loss of Medicare or Medicaid during the year
Qualifying Medical Support Orders
If an employee has a qualifying life event it is their responsibility to notify the Human
Resources department within thirty (30) days of the qualifying event in order to make a
benefit change. Employees are provided sixty (60) days to notify Human Resources for
the birth of a child. If the employee fails to notify Human Resources of the qualifying
event within thirty (30) days of the event, the employee must wait until the next annual
enrollment period to make benefit changes.
3.1.2.3 Annual Enrollment
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The annual enrollment period provides employees with an opportunity to review their
benefit plan elections and make adjustments to their benefits to better meet the needs
of their family. It is the only time during the plan year that an employee can change
benefit plans or add/drop dependents without a qualifying event status change. Annual
enrollment changes must be completed through the online HRIS portal or by contacting
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a supplemental benefits representative. Annual enrollment is offered for a specified
period of time towards the end of each year. Any changes made during annual
enrollment go into effect the beginning of the following plan year (January 1).
3.2 Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
3.2.1 Overview
St. Croix County offers comprehensive, affordable group health, dental, and vision
insurance policies to eligible employees and their qualifying dependents.
-funded, with administrative services and
stop-loss coverage provided by a private carrier.
insurance programs are fully funded.
3.2.2 Contribution
If health and/or dental insurance is elected by the employee, both the County and the
Employee contribute to the cost of the insurance premiums. If vision insurance is elected
by the employee, the employee is responsible for the full vision insurance premium.
Premium details are provided in the Employee Benefit Guide.
3.3 Life Insurance
3.3.1 Overview
St. Croix County provides two (2) life insurance options: Employer-Sponsored and
Supplemental.
3.3.1.1 Employer-Sponsored
The County provides eligible employees with an employer-sponsored (paid) group life
insurance plan that is equal to the
thousand, not to exceed $100,000. The coverage also includes compensation for
accidental death, dismemberment, or loss of sight. A beneficiary designation is required
upon enrollment in the plan.
3.3.1.2 Supplemental
The County also offers a voluntary, supplemental term life insurance policy. Employees
can purchase additional life insurance for themselves, their spouse, and/or their
qualifying dependent children. If supplemental life insurance is elected by the employee,
the employee is responsible for the full insurance premium. Details regarding policy
options and pricing can be found in the Employee Benefit Guide.
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3.4 Flexible Spending Account
3.4.1 Overview
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis,
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for certain eligible expenses and then draw from the account throughout the year to pay
for those expenses. care and
Dependent Care.
3.4.1.1 Healthcare FSA
A Healthcare FSA allows employees to submit eligible medical, dental, and vision
expenses for reimbursement. Eligible employees can elect up to the IRS Maximum each
year to deposit into their FSA. Expenses must be incurred during the plan year (Jan. 1
Dec 31) in order to be eligible for reimbursement.
3.4.1.1.1 Run-Out Period
The Healthcare FSA plan includes a run-out period. The run-out period refers to
the period of time in the new plan year during which account holders can file
claims for expenses incurred during the previous plan year. Additional
information regarding run-out periods can be found in the plan documents and
on the St. Croix County intranet site.
3.4.1.1.2 Carry-over
The IRS allows employers to permit the carryover of unused Healthcare FSA
amounts. The maximum carryover is determined by the IRS on an annual basis,
and based on that information, St. Croix County determines the annual carryover
amount for its plan. Any unused amounts over the carryover amount will be
forfeited. Additional information regarding carryover can be found in plan
documents and on the St. Croix County intranet site.
3.4.1.2 Dependent Care FSA
A Dependent Care FSA can be used to pay for the costs of dependent care that enable
you to work. This care may be for a child under age 13 or for older dependents, including
children, spouses, and parents who are physically or mentally unable to care for
themselves. Eligible expenses include daycare, before-school and after-school care,
babysitters, and elder daycare. Eligible employees can elect up to the IRS Maximum each
year to deposit into their Dependent Care FSA. Expenses must be incurred during the plan
year (Jan. 1 Dec 31) in order to be eligible for reimbursement.
3.4.1.2.1 Run-Out Period
The Dependent Care FSA plan includes a run-out period. The run-out period
refers to the period of time in the new plan year during which account holders
can file claims for expenses incurred during the previous plan year. Additional
information regarding run-out periods can be found in the plan documents and
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on the St. Croix County intranet site.
3.4.1.2.2 Use-it-or-Lose-it
The Dependent Care FSA does not have a rollover feature. Any unused amounts
left in the account after the run-out period will be forfeited.
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3.4.1.3 Contributions
When an employee elects the benefit, they determine their annual contribution amount.
This amount is then equally divided by the number of pay periods remaining in the year
and that amount is deducted, pre-tax, from each paycheck. The money is then set aside
in an FSA account to be used for eligible expenses during the plan year.
3.5 Wisconsin Retirement System Pension Plan
3.5.1 Overview
St. Croix County participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Pension Plan.
This program is administered by the Department of Employee Trust Funds under the
auspices of the State of Wisconsin. The WRS Pension Plan eligibility, contribution, and
benefits are subject to change under the guidance of the Department of Employee Trust
Funds.
3.5.1.1 Eligibility
Employees expected to be employed for a minimum of one year and are expected to
work at least two-thirds of what is considered full-time employment (1200 hours) are
eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System upon hire. Employees who are not
expected to work at least two-thirds of what is considered full-time employment (1200
hours) are not eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System upon hire. However, after
one-year of employment, these employees will have their hours continuously calculated
on a 12-month rolling look-back calendar. If the employee reaches 1200 hours worked
during a 12-month rolling calendar, they will become eligible for the Wisconsin
Retirement System. A new employee that has previously worked for a WRS employer
prior to July 1, 2011 will be eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System if the employee
is expected to be employed for at least one year and they are expected to work six
hundred (600) hours in a twelve (12) month period. A new employee that has previously
worked for a WRS employer on or after July 1, 2011 will be eligible under the same
guidelines as a new employee with no prior WRS employment.
3.5.1.2 Contribution
Contribution rates for the WRS Pension Plan vary with classification status: elected,
protective service (certified law enforcement), and general employee. Retirement rates
are subject to annual changes based upon the actions of the State of Wisconsin. The
County will pay the employer required contribution and the employee will pay the
remaining percentage.
paycheck on a pre-tax basis. Contributions begin effective immediately upon eligibility,
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-time employee. The plan is fully vested
after 5 years of contributions.
Once an employee is determined to be WRS eligible, they remain WRS eligible until they
terminate employment and remain terminated for a period of 12 months, or they
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terminate and take a lump sum separation benefit.
3.5.1.3 Separation Benefits
If an employee terminates employment with the County before reaching normal
retirement age, the employee can apply for a separation benefit. The separation benefit
includes mandatory employee contributions made to the retirement account plus
accumulated interest. Once the employee applies for and receives a separation benefit,
their account is closed and all rights to any benefit based upon the service credits earned
prior to that separation are forfeited.
Even though an employee terminates employment with the County, they may leave their
contributions in the Wisconsin Retirement System until they reach retirement age.
Employees need to contact the Department of Employee Trust Funds directly to receive
a separation benefit.
3.5.1.4 Retirement Benefits.
If an employee retires from the County, they can apply for retirement benefits. This
application must be made directly with the Department of Employee Trust Funds.
Consultants at the Wisconsin Retirement System will assist retirees in determining which
of several pay-out options is best for their retirement situation.
3.6 Long Term Disability Insurance
3.6.1 Overview
St. Croix County provides an employer-paid long-term disability insurance plan for
eligible employees. The coverage provides for an on-going pay-out of sixty (60) percent
of the employee's regular rate of pay after a qualified disabling illness or injury has
occurred. There is a waiting period, beginning at the time of illness/injury, of ninety (90)
calendar days or the exhaustion of the employee's long-term sick leave bank, available
PTO bank, compensatory time, and any other paid time that may be utilized-- whichever
is longer. Plan documents outlining the specific coverages are available from the Human
Resources Department.
3.7 Deferred Compensation Programs
3.7.1 Overview
St. Croix County provides eligible employees the opportunity to invest in several 457
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Deferred Compensation programs. Employees are eligible to participate in the plans as
of their start date with the County and thereafter. Participation is voluntary and provides
a convenient way to save for retirement through payroll deductions. Contribution levels
are determined by the employee, up to the IRS maximum, and are payroll deducted. The
IRS determines maximum contribution limits on an annual basis. Materials regarding the
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deferred compensation programs are available from the Human Resources Department
and on the St. Croix County intranet site.
Employees can contact Deferred Compensation representatives by phone or email, or
they may attend face-to-face enrollments. Deferred Compensation representatives are
typically on site at each location on a quarterly basis. Employees may attend a face-to-
face meeting with a Deferred Compensation Representative during work hours with
3.8 Health & Wellness Programs
3.8.1 Overview
St. Croix County understands that employees are at their best when they are healthy. To
promote health and wellness and help employees better understand their health risks
and achieve their health goals, St. Croix County offers several comprehensive health and
wellness programs. Additional information can be found on the St. Croix County intranet
site and in the Employee Benefit Guide.
3.9 Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
3.9.1 Overview
St. Croix County employees have access to an Employee Assistance Program that provides
a
Employee Assistance Programs typically offer counseling,
coaching, and training for employees wanting help with communication, work/life
balance, relationships and family, workplace conflict, depression and anxiety, finances,
legal issues, and stress management. The overall goal of EAPs is to restore the health and
well-being of employees. Additional information can be found on the St. Croix County
intranet site and in the Employee Benefit Guide.
3.10 Additional Supplemental Benefits
3.10.1 Overview
St. Croix County offers a comprehensive list of supplemental group benefits available to
Employees and their families through outside vendors. Vendor contact information, plan
information, and pricing information is available on the St. Croix County intranet site and
in the Employee Benefit Guide.
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8.7 Conceal/Carry
8.7.1 Policy
Employees may not possess or use weapons while on County property.
8.7.2 Purpose
To ensure a safe working environment.
8.7.3 Definitions
County Property: County-owned or leased buildings and surrounding areas such as sidewalks,
includes County-owned or leased vehicles.
Weapons: Objects created or intended for causing injury. Weapons include, but are not limited
to, guns, knives, or swords with blades over four inches in length, explosives, tasers, and any
chemical whose purpose is to harm another person.
Wis. Stat. §175.60(15m): Employer Restrictions.
a) Except as provided in par. b), an employer may prohibit a licensee or an out-of-state
licensee that it employs from carrying a concealed weapon or a particular type of
concealed weapon in -of-
or during any -of-
b) An employer may not prohibit a licensee or an out-of-state licensee, as a condition of
employment, from carrying a concealed weapon, a particular type of concealed weapon,
or ammunition or from storing a weapon, a particular type of weapon, or ammunition in
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motor vehicle is used in the course of employment or whether the motor vehicle is
driven or parked on property used by the employer.
8.7.4 Additional Guidelines
The County reserves the right to conduct unannounced searches of County property and
vehicles at any time.
Any employee who is uncertain whether an instrument or device is prohibited under this policy
is obligated to request clarification from their supervisor.
Any employee who knows or suspects that a co-worker or other individual is carrying a
concealed weapon in violation of this policy shall immediately notify their supervisor.
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8.7.5 Exemptions
Law enforcement personnel that are entitled to carry a weapon while acting in their official
capacity and with lawful authority.
Individuals who, within the normal scope of their employment, are required to use a device that
is, or would be considered, a weapon and who is authorized to use such a device by the
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Legally hunting on County park property.
Employer exemptions as outlined in Wis. Stat. §175.60(15m)(b).
Unloaded and cased firearms kept in a personal vehicle.
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Acts or threatened acts of violence will not be tolerated.
Individuals engaging in violent behavior which involve or affect the County and its employees, or
which occur on County property shall be subject to discipline, up to and including discharge, and
may also be personally subject to other civil or criminal liabilities.
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To provide a safe work environment that is free from violence.
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Workplace Violence: Any act or threat, verbal or implied, of physical violence, including
intimidation, harassment, and/or coercion that involves or affects St. Croix County employees or
occurs on St. Croix County property.
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Acts or threats of violence may include, but are not limited to:
Threats or acts of violence that occur on County property regardless of the relationship
between St. Croix County and the parties involved in the incident.
Threats or acts of violence that occur off County property and involves someone who is
acting as a representative of St. Croix County.
Examples of conduct that may be considered threats, or acts of violence may include, but are
not limited to:
Hitting or shoving an individual.
Threatening an individual.
The intentional destruction or threat of destruction of County property.
Harassing or threatening phone calls.
Harassing surveillance or stalking.
Suggesting or intimating that violence is appropriate.
Possession or use of firearms or weapons.
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8.10.5.1 Employees
Employees shall notify their supervisor whenever they witness, experience or become aware of
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an act or threat of workplace violence. If the supervisor is unavailable, alternative means of
reporting threats or acts of violence may include the Department Head, Human Resources
Department, or the County Administrator. Employees who feel that they or their co-workers
are in immediate or imminent danger should dial 911 to attain assistance from law
enforcement.
All reports of threats or acts of violence shall be fully investigated in a timely manner.
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8.10.5.2 Supervisors and Department Heads
Supervisors and/or Department Heads shall take all workplace violence concerns seriously.
When a supervisor receives a report of workplace violence, or who has knowledge of a situation
that may affect the security of St. Croix County facilities, employees, or its assets shall report
such information to their Department Head.
The Department Head shall verbally inform the Human Resources Department and complete a
confidential written report to also be submitted to the Human Resources Department. The
written report shall include:
A detailed description of what happened, where it happened, and when it happened.
Identity of persons reporting or witnessing the incident.
How the matter was resolved.
Suggestions for minimizing the reoccurrence of this incident.
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Every effort shall be made to keep reports and records made pursuant to this policy
confidential. However, such reports and records may be subject to public disclosure under the
Open Records Law.
When necessary, the county will assess the need for special safeguards and cooperate with local
authorities in creating and maintaining a safe working environment for employees.
Retaliation and/or reprisal against an employee who genuinely reports threats of workplace
violence in good faith will not be tolerated.
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AMENDED ST. CROIX COUNTY OUTDOOR
RECREATION PLAN -2022-2026
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
Ellen Denzer, Director, Community Development
DATE: February 1, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution to adopt amended St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan -
2022-2026
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Community Development Department (CDD) and HKGI park planning consultants have completed
the draft Eckert Blufflands Master Plan including an amendment from the public hearing held at the
January 20, 2022 Community Development Committee (CDC) meeting, where the Committee voted to
move the amended master plan to the County Board for action.
Eckert Blufflands Park Master Plan documents in the agenda packet include:
1. The Park Master Plan
2. The Park Master Plan Map
3. Appendix to Master Plan
4. The Master Plan Powerpoint presentation
5. Public hearing comment summary and individual public hearing comments
The resolution to adopt the Eckert Blufflands Park Master Plan will be incorporated into the St. Croix
County Outdoor Recreation Plan. The Outdoor Recreation Plan is an element of the County
Comprehensive Plan, so a Class 1 public hearing was held. The public hearing notice was published in the
various county newspapers, on the County website and the Parks project webpage, promoted on Facebook
and emailed to 290 persons signed up on the master email list for the project.
The Park Master Plan and associated documents is the culmination of 1-½ years of collecting and
analyzing public and agency input. Public outreach events conducted are detailed in the Park Master plan
document, including an Open House on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Approximately 50-60 people
attended.
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Public comments were received and added to the meeting packet in two groups, January 19, 2022 30
public comments were received, and are categorized as follows:
7 - great idea, support park
4 - support park, build now
4 - hunting/trespassing concerns onto adjacent property
4 - hunting should not be allowed
2 - can small trailer camp sites be added
2 - promote dark sky protocol to enhance stargazing
2 - can disc golf be added
1 - promote safe trail access into park
1 - look forward to ski and snow shoeing, willing to volunteer to build trails
1 - connecting park to regional trail system will be positive
1 - use more for hunting and less park development
1 - insure access for residents and guests to inholding properties
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Additional comments received from January 19 through the end of the public hearing have been added
to the agenda packet as Exhibit 5 and are categorized as follows:
51 - build park to include a disc golf course
9 - do not develop/keep for hunting
2 - trespass concerns/comments
2 - build park
The Master Plan provides basic guidelines for future development of the park. Future steps in the park
development process include funding for the park which would allow money for specific design and
construction of park improvements to take place. This phase would also include a number of entitlements
that would have to be obtained including working with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
(WisDOT) and the Town of St. Joseph on vacating a portion of Old Highway #35 to allow for a new
access into the park property, securing permits from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer
Protection (DATCP) for the hike-in camp sites, applying for building permits from the Towns of Hudson
and St. Joseph for the camper cabins, entry station and maintenance building and other permits as needed.
Public hearing questions and staff responses:
Q: What is the percentage of the park that will be developed?
attributable to hiking and biking trails only), 95% will be undeveloped. This calculation is based on the
Master Plan and is subject to variations +/- during final design. The entrance access, park drives, parking
areas, paved trails, unpaved trails, entry station, maintenance building, cabins, yurts, hike-in camp sites,
and picnic/playground areas were included in the estimated 9 acres.
Q: A number of concerns were raised about hunting and proximity to residences?
A: Due to Wisconsin DNR grant funding received by St. Croix County to purchase portions of the park
property, the following activities are required at Eckert Blufflands: hiking, cross-country skiing, fishing,
bow and gun hunting and trapping. Hunting and trapping activities are required to follow state hunting
regulations. As the park develops, the County may petition the Wisconsin Natural Resource Board, to
reduce some of the activity requirements, especially hunting and trapping, required by the grant funding.
This process requires Park Ordinance amendments, identification of conflicts and justification for
proposed limitations and public support.
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Q: Can the County add disc golf or RV camper sites as activities in the park?
A: Disc Golf and other activities, such as RV camping, were reviewed as part of the master planning
process and determined to not be a good fit due steep terrain, sensitive bluff areas, and limited suitable
space. These uses are already in existence at nearby parks and/or are being planned in other areas of the
County.
In preparing the Master Plan, public feedback was provided, and attention was given to establishing
adequate buffers between park activities and abutting residences. For example, the setback from the
playground to the in-holding property lines is 400+ feet. Distances to the camper cabins from in-holding
property lines and the Starwood Conservancy property to the south are 350+ feet and 200+ feet,
respectively. The setbacks for the trails range anywhere from 225 to 350 feet from residential property
lines. These distances coupled with landscaping and existing vegetation provide substantial buffers
between private properties. This limits the number of activities allowed in the park.
Q: What about security and safety of abutting residential parcels to the park boundaries?
A: At this point, the County anticipates the Park will be run, maintained, and overseen by County Park
includes routine checking of the park quiet hours, disturbances, maintenance issues, inspecting equipment
and structures, reminding patrons of park rules, collecting trash and recyclables, and checking on the
various areas of the property. Park visitors will be provided park maps that indicate park activities and
boundaries of the park and the statement to respect those boundaries. The Master plan currently shows
generalized signage for park boundary markers, Park staff have been installing boundary markers and will
continue. The number, type and location of additional signage will be determined in the design phase of
enforcement of the Park Ordinance, and enforcement of trespassing and nuisance issues at all existing
county parks and will provide the same for Eckert Blufflands. Wisconsin DNR Park Rangers provide
enforcement for State of Wisconsin hunting and fishing concerns/complaints and violations.
Q: What about fire/emergency response at park?
A: Staff met with City of Hudson and Town of St. Joseph Emergency Response personnel regarding park
layout, emergency access, and addressing/numbering of new structures. Staff will continue to review
design of the park with emergency personnel when final design is authorized.
Q: How will mail, sanitation, delivery, and other service vehicles be able to access the inholding
properties? What about guests to in-holding properties - will they have to pay to visit?
A: None of the above scenarios will need to pay to pass the entry station. The entrance station will
include two or three lanes of incoming traffic - one for people needing to stop to pay an entrance fee and
one or two lanes for bypass traffic with a seasonal pass and for those not intending on visiting the park.
This traffic will not need to stop at the gate. This includes in-holding residents, their guests, and
service/delivery vehicles. Visitors who choose to use a bypass lane and not pay the fee but park their
vehicle on park property, are required to have a seasonal pass or daily sticker displayed on their vehicle.
Staff will check parking lots periodically for vehicles without a pass or sticker displayed, will be ticketed,
resulting in a fine and penalty under the County Park ordinance.
Please contact Project Manager, John Hilgers with any questions on the Eckert Blufflands Master Plan
document, Map or Appendices:
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John Hilgers
Senior Planner
John.hilgers@sccwi.gov <mailto:John.hilgers@sccwi.gov>
715-386-4672
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AMENDED ST. CROIX COUNTY OUTDOOR
RECREATION PLAN -2022-2026
1 WHEREAS, Wis. Stat. § 59.69(1) and (3) authorizes counties to prepare and adopt a
2 county development plan under the county's planning and zoning authority; and
3
4 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan is an element of the St.
5 Croix County Comprehensive Plan; and
6
7 WHEREAS, St. Croix County's Outdoor Recreation Plan was last updated in 2019; and
8
9 WHEREAS, the Community Development Committee desires to apply to the Wisconsin
10 Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) for matching grants to assist in funding projects
11 identified in the Plan; and
12
13 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan must be amended as needed,
14 updated, and adopted by the County to maintain eligibility for WDNR grant funding assistance;
15 and
16
17 WHEREAS, St. Croix County provides outdoor recreational opportunities to its residents
18 and visitors to promote public health and well-being of individuals and families, improve the
19 attractiveness of the county and contribute to the social and economic health of the county and its
20 communities; and
21
22 WHEREAS, the Community Development Committee, HKGI Consulting, and county
23 Community Development staff have gathered input from residents and the greater St. Croix
24 County community regarding the creation of the Eckert Blufflands Park Master Plan over the
25 course of 1 ½ -years; and
26
27 WHEREAS, the Community Development Committee and county staff have created the
28 public hearing documents for the Eckert Blufflands Park Master Plan, the Eckert Blufflands Park
29 Master Plan Map and the Eckert Blufflands Park Master Plan Appendices (attached) and intend
30 to incorporate these documents into the St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan; and
31
32 WHEREAS, the Community Development Department hosted a public open house on
33 January 11, 2022; and
34
35 WHEREAS, the Community Development Committee held a public hearing to amend
36 the St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan on January 20, 2022.
37
38 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Croix County Board of
39 Supervisors hereby amends the St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan 2022-2026 by
40 incorporating the Eckert Blufflands Park Master Plan, the Eckert Blufflands Park Master Plan
41 Map and the Eckert Blufflands Park Master Plan Appendices into the St. Croix County Outdoor
42 Recreation Plan, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.69(1) and (3).
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Legal Fiscal Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: No Financial Impact until the County Board takes action to fund the park
development.
01/20/22
01/20/22Community Development CommitteeRECOMMENDED
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NPWFS;Scott Counter, Supervisor
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Vote Confirmation.
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement Majority of Supervisors Present
Cindy Campbell, County Clerk
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ST. CROIX COUNTY
POPULATION WITHIN
2 MILES OF PARK: 6,234
5 MILES OF PARK: 27,390
10 MILES OF PARK: 47,463 15 MILES OF PARK: 74,189
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WISCONSIN
STATEWIDE
COMPREHENSIVE
OUTDOOR
RECREATION
PLAN
(SCORP) 2019-2023
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January 8, 2019Administration
Richards & Eckert Properties
History
In 2015, the County purchased 53 acres of land from C.A. and Jeanette Richards (see map on page 22). This
property has access off State Highway 35, is located along the St. Croix River in the Town of St. Joseph and
includes 1,300 feet of river shoreline and 2,000 feet of bluff line.
The county purchased the Eckert Family property in 2018. This 114-acre parcel is located in the Towns of
Hudson and St. Joseph and includes 1,550 feet of shoreline and bluff line along the St. Croix River. The
parcel is south and adjacent to the Richards property. Combined, these acquisitions protect over 2,800 feet
of shoreline and provide public access to over 167 acres of greenspace in the St. Croix Valley.
Facilities
Other property features include acres of old growth woods, areas with habitat for migratory waterfowl and
songbirds. A natural hard water springs are on premise. Portions of the site include ravines with erosion
occurring and the potential exists for bluff line damage. Adjacent properties with development potential
would increase erosion without intervention. The areas along the river contain steep bluff frontage with
interior ravines on the south end. The steep and rugged topography provides scenic views of the river
corridor and the new St. Croix River Crossing Bridge. A small cabin on the premises may have a variety of
uses as a rental cabin, office space, meeting site, historic site. The purchase agreement requires it be
maintained for 5 years.
NeedsAssessment
Possible uses on the property could include scenic overlooks, swimming, fishing, picnicking, limited cabin
camping, hiking, snowshoeing, bird watching, hunting and trapping, boat-in access, and other outdoor
recreation activities. Access to the properties will also need to be evaluated. Effort is needed to protect
several ravines from additional erosion by restoring upland native plant communities. Uses and site
preservation practices will be analyzed and identified through the master planning process which will
include surveying and plant inventory, it is projected to begin in 2019-2020.
2019-2023 Outdoor Recreation Plan St. Croix County - 27
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7
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8
8
EXISTING DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE
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9
8
NB BYPASS LANE
0
9
8
TRAIL CROSSING
(AT GRADE?)
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- TO BE EXTENDED
POTENTIAL STORMWATER
PROPOSED
TREATMENT AREA
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TERMINATING AT
REMOVE ROAD NORTH
SB RIGHT-TURN LANE
NORTH DRIVEWAY
OF CUL-DE-SAC
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PROPOSED CULVERT
EXTENSION
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EXISTING GRAVEL
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PROPOSED TRAIL
(APPROX. ALIGNMENT)
SCALE IN FEET
050100200
6
SUBMISSION DATE:
ECKERT BLUFFLANDS PARK
HOISINGTON KOEGLER
5
03/12/2021
4
MASTER PLAN
GROUP INC.
DESIGN BYDRAWN BY
3
KDCKDC
2
123 N 3RD STREET, #100
1
DRAFT
ST. CROIX COUNTY, WISCONSIN
EOR PROJECT NO.
00733-0024 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401SHEET 01 OF 01 SHEETS
NODATEBYREVISION
STATE PROJECT NO. CITY PROJECT NO.
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CAMPER CABINS AND YURTS
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SFDSFBUJPO
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LOW ROPES COURSE
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MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAINING COURSE
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WADING AREAS
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SLEDDING HILL
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STARGAZING MOUNDS
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WILDLIFE WATCHING OVERLOOKS
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NATURAL SURFACE TRAILS
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HWY 35
ACCESS
POINT
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OAK SAVANNA
TRAIL LOOP
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CENTRAL ACTIVITY AREA
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OAK SAVANNA TRAIL LOOP
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THE SWING BRIDGE TRAIL
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ECKERT CABIN PICNIC SHELTER AND CAMPING AREA
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SOUTH BLUFFLANDS SHORELINE LOOP
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SOUTH OAKS CAMPSITES
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RIVER HEIGHTS
PICNIC SHELTER
AND CABINS
SOUTH
BLUFFLANDS
SHORELINE
LOOP
ECKERT CABIN
THE SWING
PICNIC SHELTER AND
BRIDGE TRAIL
CAMPING AREA
SOUTH OAKS
CAMPSITES
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RUSTIC CAMPSITES
AND NORTH PICNIC
SHELTER
NORTH
BLUFFLANDS
NATURE
TRAILS
NORTH BLUFFLANDS
SHORELINE ACCESS
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SHORT-TERM DEVELOPMENT INCLUDES:
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MID-TERM DEVELOPMENT IS PROPOSED TO INCLUDE:
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LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT INCLUDES THE REMAINING ITEMS,
WITH A FOCUS ON THE NORTH BLUFFLANDS.
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AreaItemUnitUnit PriceEstimated CostNotes
Quantity
Hwy 35 Access Point and Entry Station
926LF$ 5.00$ 4,630.00
Remove northern segment of Old Hwy 35
474LF$ 5.00$ 2,370.00
Remove eastern segment of River Heights Trail
1LS$ 780,487.50$ 780,487.50Engineer's Estimate
Hwy 35 Access Point
1400
Entry drive (Hwy 35 Access Point to entry station)
18' pavement section with 2' compacted gravel on sides
LF$ 120.00$ 168,000.00
Entry station1LS$ 650,000.00$ 650,000.00
Bus / Maintenance Parking Lot5200
SF$ 6.00$ 31,200.00
Maintenance building1LS$ 400,000.00$ 400,000.00
Car Parking Spaces (17 spaces)3940
SF$ 6.00$ 23,640.00
Signage1LS$ 20,000.00$ 20,000.00
Hwy 35 Access Point and Entry Station Cost
$ 2,080,327.50
Central Activity Area
Clearing of Pine Plantation1
LS$ 15,000.00$ 15,000.00
172518' pavement section with 2' compacted gravel on sides
Drive from entry station to Central Activity AreaLF$ 120.00$ 207,000.00
Play equipment - space/flight/STEM theme1LS$ 250,000.00$ 250,000.00
Paved trails around play and picnic area1075LFpaved, ADA-accessible
$ 40.00$ 43,000.00
75-person picnic shelter with flush restrooms1LS$ 650,000.00$ 650,000.00
25-person picnic shelter1EACH
$ 350,000.00$ 350,000.00
Small (first-come-first served) picnic shelters 2EACH$ 125,000.00$ 250,000.00
Parking Lot (45 spaces and 1 bus dropoff space)19800SF
$ 6.00$ 118,800.00
Picnic tables8EACH$ 2,500.00$ 20,000.00
Trailhead - kiosk, benches, bike racks1LS
$ 50,000.00$ 50,000.00
Trees20EACH$ 400.00$ 8,000.00
Lawn/open play area seeding/erosion control1ACRE
$ 20,000.00$ 20,000.00
St. Croix River Overlook1EACH$ 80,000.00$ 80,000.00
Benches3EACH$ 2,500.00
$ 7,500.00
Trail from Oak Savanna Trail Loop and Playground to Overlook1125LF$ 40.00$ 45,000.00paved, ADA-accessible
Central Activity Area Phase 1 Cost
$ 2,114,300.00
Oak Savanna Trail Loop
Oak Savanna Trail north of River Heights Trail2500LF$ 40.00paved, ADA-accessible
$ 100,000.00
Tree-line Buffer along Private Road1LS$ 35,000.0087 evergreens at 16' spacing
$ 35,000.00
Conversion of former ag. fields north of river heights trail and
north of the pine plantation near Hwy 35. Soften the hard
Oak Savanna / Tall-grass Prairie Restoration18.5ACRE$ 5,000.00$ 92,500.00
treeline edge between the restoration and activity area by
converting some of the plantation to prairie.
Benches4EACH$ 2,500.00
$ 10,000.00
Interpretive Signage1LS$ 15,000.00$ 15,000.00panel signs along trails: natural resources, health
Stargazing Mounds1LS$ 50,000.00grading, turf establishment, hammock posts
$ 50,000.00
Oak Savanna Trail Loop Cost$ 302,500.00
River Heights Picnic Shelter and Cabins
Oak Savanna Trail south of River Heights Trail1065LF$ 40.00$ 42,600.00paved, ADA-accessible
Oak Savanna / Tall-grass Prairie Restoration3.5ACRE$ 5,000.00south of river heights trail
$ 17,500.00
25-person Shelter with flush restrooms1EACH$ 350,000.00$ 350,000.00
East Parking Lot (13 spaces) 4200SFat the River Heights Picnic Shelter
$ 6.00$ 25,200.00
West Parking Lot (10 spaces)3000SF$ 6.00$ 18,000.00west of the River Heights Picnic Shelter
Natural surface trails to camper cabins540LF
$ 15.00$ 8,100.00
Camper Cabins (non-ADA)4EACH$ 50,000.00$ 200,000.00
Camper Cabins (ADA-accessible)2EACH$ 60,000.00
$ 120,000.00
Stargazing Mounds1LS$ 50,000.00$ 50,000.00
Benches2EACH$ 2,500.00
$ 5,000.00
River Heights Picnic Shelter and Cabins Cost
$ 836,400.00
Eckert Cabin Picnic Shelter and Camping Area
Widen the roadway 2' and add a 2' gravel shoulder on either
side of the existing 16' roadway and repave entire surface to
Widen existing River Heights Trail from 16' wide to 18' wide with a 2'
2170LF$ 97.00$ 210,490.00
gravel shoulder on either side (where it is to remain)create an 18' pavement section with 2' compacted gravel on
sides
Extend entry drive from Entry Station to River Heights Trail and from
690LF$ 120.00$ 82,800.00
18' pavement section with 2' compacted gravel on sides
River Heights Trail to Eckert cabin
Parking Lot at Eckert Cabin (14 spaces)2800SF$ 6.00$ 16,800.00
Vault Toilets1EACH$ 50,000.00
$ 50,000.00
Potable water/well1EACH$ 50,000.00$ 50,000.00
Camper Cabins (non-ADA)7EACH$ 50,000.00
$ 350,000.00
Yurts6EACH$ 50,000.00$ 300,000.00
Eckert Cabin Improvements1LS$ 25,000.00$ 25,000.00Furnish for flexible rental
25-person Picnic Shelter1EACH$ 350,000.00$ 350,000.00
Open Play Area0.5ACRETree Clearing, Lawn seeding/erosion control
$ 20,000.00$ 10,000.00
Natural Surface Trails3850LF$ 25.00
$ 96,250.00add'l cost for field siting and selective clearing
Interpretive Signage1LS$ 15,000.00$ 15,000.00panel signs along trails: Eckert history
Benches3EACH$ 2,500.00
$ 7,500.00
Eckert Cabin Picnic Shelter and Camping Area Cost$ 1,563,840.00
South Blufflands Shoreline Loop
Sustainably-built Natural Surface Trails925LF$ 40.00$ 37,000.00
steep area, sustainably designed trail with erosion control
Natural Surface Trails along Shoreline600LF$ 15.00$ 9,000.00
200LF
Bluff Stairway$ 200.00$ 40,000.00
Benches2EACH$ 2,500.00$ 5,000.00
Signage1LS$ 10,000.00
$ 10,000.00For wading area and property boundaries
Fencing300LF$ 50.00$ 15,000.00Along beach where park abuts private properties
South Blufflands Shoreline Loop Cost$ 1,808,590.00
South Oaks Campsites
895LF$ 120.00$ 107,400.00
Road extension to South Oaks Parking and homes18' pavement section with 2' compacted gravel on sides
Natural Surface Trails1000LF$ 15.00$ 15,000.00
Camper Cabins (non-ADA)4EACH$ 50,000.00
$ 200,000.00
Yurts1EACH$ 50,000.00$ 50,000.00
South Parking Lot (27 spaces)8120SF$ 6.00
$ 48,720.00
Signage1LS$ 10,000.00$ 10,000.00For property boundaries, 9 signs
Vault Toilets1EACH$ 50,000.00
$ 50,000.00
South Oaks Campsites Cost$ 481,120.00
Short-term Construction Cost
Short-term Subtotal$ 9,187,077.50
Design and Engineering (15%)$ 1,378,061.63
Mobilization and permitting (5%)$ 459,353.88
Contingency (10%)$ 918,707.75
Site Grading and site prep (5%)$ 459,353.88
Short-term Construction Cost$ 12,402,554.63
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AreaItemUnitUnit PriceEstimated CostNotes
Quantity
Central Activity Area
Central Activity Area Parking Lot Expansion
includes parking for rustic campsites (to be signed once
8625SF$ 6.00$ 51,750.00
(38 spaces and 2 additional bus dropoff spaces)
camping is built)
Paved bike connection from Hwy 35 to Activity Area parking lot1600LF40$ 64,000.00
1LS$ 150,000.00
Adventure/Nature Play Area$ 150,000.00
Natural Surface Trails3650LF$ 25.00$ 91,250.00add'l cost for field siting and selective clearing
2100SF
Trailhead Parking Lot (14 spaces)$ 6.00$ 12,600.00Serves bike skills park and sledding hill
Sledding Hill1LS$ 50,000.00$ 50,000.00
1LS
Low-ropes Course$ 50,000.00$ 50,000.00
High-ropes Course expansion1LS$ 50,000.00$ 50,000.00
1LS
Mountain Bike Skills Course$ 150,000.00$ 150,000.00
Benches3EACH$ 2,500.00$ 7,500.00
$ 677,100.00
Central Activity Area Phase 2 Cost
North Blufflands Shoreline Access
400LF
Bluff Stairway$ 200.00$ 80,000.00
Benches3EACH$ 2,500.00$ 7,500.00
1LS
Shoreline Fishing$ 10,000.00$ 10,000.00
Signage1LS$ 10,000.00
$ 10,000.00For wading area and property boundaries
Fencing150LF$ 50.00$ 7,500.00Along beach where park abuts private properties
$ 115,000.00
North Blufflands Shoreline Access Cost
The Swing Bridge Trail
2230LF$ 25.00
Natural Surface Trails$ 55,750.00add'l cost for field siting and selective clearing
Swing Bridges3EACH$ 25,000.00$ 75,000.00
2EACH$ 2,500.00
Benches$ 5,000.00
South Blufflands Phase 2 Cost$ 135,750.00
Mid-term Construction Cost
Mid-term Subtotal$ 927,850.00
Design and Engineering (15%)$ 139,177.50
Mobilization and permitting (5%)$ 46,392.50
Contingency (10%)$ 92,785.00
Site Grading and site prep (5%)$ 46,392.50
Mid-term Construction Cost$ 1,252,597.50
AreaItemQuantityUnitUnit PriceEstimated CostNotes
North Blufflands Nature Trails
Natural Surface Trails- flat areas4925LF$ 25.00$ 123,125.00add'l cost for field siting and selective clearing
1050LF
Natural Surface Trails- across ravine$ 30.00$ 31,500.00sustainably designed trail with erosion control
Swing Bridge1EACH$ 25,000.00$ 25,000.00
Overlooks2EACH
$ 80,000.00$ 160,000.00
panel signs at overlooks, along trails: natural resources,
1LS$ 15,000.00$ 15,000.00
Interpretive Signage
history, health
Benches7EACH$ 2,500.00$ 17,500.00
North Blufflands Shoreline Access
Switchback Trail to Shoreline865LF$ 45.00$ 38,925.00
steep area, sustainably designed trail with erosion control
Rustic Campsites and North Picnic Shelter
Hike-in Rustic Campsites13EACH
$ 5,000.00$ 65,000.00
25-person Picnic Shelter1EACH$ 350,000.00$ 350,000.00
$ 826,050.00
North Blufflands Shoreline Access Cost
Long-term Construction Cost
Long-term Subtotal$ 826,050.00
Design and Engineering (15%)$ 123,907.50
Mobilization and permitting (5%)$ 41,302.50
Contingency (10%)$ 82,605.00
Site Grading and site prep (5%)$ 41,302.50
Long-term Construction Cost$ 1,115,167.50
Total Estimated Construction Cost$ 14,770,319.63
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QuantityUnitUnit PriceYearsEstimated CostNotes
Establish Savanna / Tallgrass Prairie22acres$ 1,500.003$ 99,000.00
Maintain Savanna / Tallgrass Prairie22acres$ 1,000.002$ 44,000.00
Annual Site Assessment1each$ 2,000.005$ 10,000.00
Maintenance Plan1each$ 2,000.005$ 10,000.00
Targeted Invasive Mgmt per Maint. Plan$1000/acre
1LS$ 25,000.005$ 125,000.00
Short-term Natural Resource Mgmt Cost$ 288,000.00
Maintain Savanna / Tallgrass Prairie22acres$ 800.005$ 88,000.00
Annual Site Assessment1each$ 2,000.005$ 10,000.00
Maintenance Plan1each$ 2,000.005$ 10,000.00
Targeted Invasive Mgmt per Maint. Plan$1000/acre
1LS$ 25,000.005$ 125,000.00
Mid-term Natural Resource Mgmt Cost$ 233,000.00
10 Year Natural Resource Management Cost Estimate$ 521,000.00
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HERPETOLOGICAL SURVEY OF MITIGATION PROPERTY
FOR THE ST. CROIX RIVER CROSSING PROJECT
The original contract engaged the contractor (Erik Wild) into an agreement with St. Croix
County, WI, for the purpose of performing a herpetological survey of mitigation property for the
St. Croix River Crossing Project (hereafter referred to as “the property”). The property is as
follows: 170 acres. Section 1 T29N R20W, Town of St. Joseph and Section 12 T29N R20W,
Town of St. Joseph/Town of Hudson, St. Croix County, Wisconsin.
Deliverables/desired outcomes:
Assessment of the herpetofauna present or potentially present on the property (including
species lists with abundance data and database of observations).
Habitat assessment for potential/documented herpetofauna (habitats described and
locations documented with GPS).
Land use management recommendations (e.g., maintained for land and water
conservation purposes, scenic protection and other compatible uses, including low-impact
public recreation)
Any other information that may help determine future management and land use
activities to be offered at this site.
A total of 40.50 hours of active searching for reptiles and amphibians was performed on 12 days
in May, July August and September 2019. Habitat assessment for making land use and
management recommendations was made simultaneously. The following data were collected to
address the deliverables:
1. Habitat assessment
2. Probable occurrence of species
3. Documented occurrence of species
4. Estimated abundance of species
S UMMARY
The reptile and amphibian fauna of the property is not particularly diverse; this is likely due to a
combination of historical geological and vegetation factors and more recent anthropogenic use
for agriculture and pine plantations. Of the eight species encountered, only one is under any state
conservation status, and that is minimal. The most remarkable aspects of the property from an
ecological/environmental point of view are the bluff ridge paralleling the river, the shoreline of
the river itself and the ravines that lead into the river; the last are of particular relevance for water
conservation purposes. There is evidence of past open bluff prairies, a rare habitat in Wisconsin,
for which restoration is possible. The property lends itself to hiking trails that allow visitors to
experience the range of its natural environs, while other areas are suitable for more general use.
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A SSESSMENT OF THE HERPETOFAUNA
Out of a total of 21 species determined to be of probable occurrence (known from St. Croix
County or with other reason for consideration; see Table 1)on the property, eight were
documented: three amphibiansthe American Toad, Gray Treefrog and Wood Frogand five
reptilesthe Painted Turtle, False Map Turtle, Map Turtle, Prairie Skink and Red-bellied Snake
(STC Photo 3) (Table 1). Of these, only the Prairie Skink is under any conservation/protection
status, while all are generalists known to occupy a wide variety of habitats. The most abundant
species was the American Toad, due to the near ubiquitous occurrence of newly metamorphosed
toadlets throughout the property. Next were the Gray Treefrog, with individuals commonly heard
calling, the Red-bellied Snake, and the Painted Turtle, False Map Turtle and Map Turtle, which
were regularly seen basking on emergent logs in the St. Croix River.
Figure 1. Locations (GPS waypoints)of reptile and
amphibian observations(see Appendix I). P1P6 =
parcels 16.
Amphibians (frogs, salamanders) —The
limited number of amphibian species found, in
spite of many species occurring elsewhere in
the County, is likely due to the absence of
suitable breeding sites on the property (Table
1). Most of the probable amphibians depend
on predator (fish)-free aquatic habitats for
breeding, such as ephemeral pools, ponds,
marshes or even continually running streams
that offer protection for their eggs and the
development of their larvae. Given the
absence of suitable breeding sites for the Gray
Treefrog and Wood Frog, their occurrence on
the property is most likely due to their high
capacity for dispersal during spring and
summer months when they forage.
The American Toad is likely the only
amphibian to breed on the property. This
species has a reproductive strategy that
provides defense from predators (fish) during
early developmental stages rapid
development and thus a short larval period;
tadpoles that are noxious to predators; tadpoles with black coloration and schooling behavior,
which combined with occurrence in warmer extremely shallow water increases temperature and
thus developmental rate which allows them to occupy aquatic habitats that other amphibians
could not use due to predators and time limitations due to drying.
One amphibian species, the Red-backed Salamander, does not depend on aquatic habitats for
reproduction because its eggs, which are laid in moist places, such as under downed-logs etc., in
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the forest interior, develop directly into small salamanders with no water-dependent larval stage.
Such habitat exists on the property (shaded north facing steep slopes of ravines), but the lack of
historical records for the county, probably because of the ecological history of St. Croix County
as prairie, precluded its inclusion as probable. Nonetheless, considerable effort to find the
species, which usually occurs in high abundance and is easy to find, was unsuccessful.
Reptiles (turtles, lizard and snakes) The limited number of reptile species found, in spite of
many species occurring elsewhere in the county, is more difficult to explain. Two of the probable
species of turtles were not documented, likely due to the absence of significant bodies of water.
These species Snapping Turtle and Spiny Softshell Turtle are present in the St. Croix River
and may use the shoreline of the property to bask and/or nest, although no evidence of turtle
nesting was observed.
The lack of observations of the Western Foxsnake, Milksnake, Gartersnake and Northern
Watersnake is particularly puzzling given that these species are larger snakes, generalists in
habitat and diet, and are usually easily documented by active searches. Furthermore, the absence
of the Eastern Hognose Snake, another large-bodied snake, is even more puzzling. Although the
species has yet to be documented for St. Croix County, it almost assuredly occurs there. This
species prefers sandy, open habitat and specializes on eating toads (tolerant to the noxious
secretions of adults), which are all characteristics possessed by the surveyed property.
Species of conservation/protection significance
The protected categories considered here are the following state level designations of the
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), in increasing order of protection:Special
Concern, Threatened and Endangered (further information can be found at
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/NHI/WList.html). None of the Federally protected herp species in
Wisconsin are likely to occur in the property.
The Prairie Skink is the only herp species documented on the property that has been placed in a
protected category by the WDNR. The species is considered Special Concern. This status was
likely given due to historical lack of information regarding the distribution of the species in the
State. More recent data and personal experience indicate that this species can be quite abundant
where suitable habitat exists, such as prairie with sandy soil, which once encompassed much of
St. Croix County. Indeed, WDNR surveys during the same time period for another project in and
near Willow River State Park found the species to be quite abundant. Only a single record was
found for the studied property, boe!tp!jut!bcvoebodf!xbt!dpotjefsfe!sbsf/!Uijt individual was
under a board laying in an open meadow. This lack of additional records should not be
considered evidence that the species is not common since the species can often go undetected by
active searches because it occupies the soil surface often hidden by vegetation. It is likely that
surveys using cover boards would document a greater abundance of this species on the property.
Thus, in spite of its conservation status, no particular conservation concern should be had for this
species on the property.
Other herp species given conservation status in Wisconsin deserve comment, even though they
are not probable for the present property (Table 1).There is a set of species of Wisconsin reptiles
that have restricted and discontinuous distributions along bluff prairies in the driftless area an
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area encompassing much of the southwestern portion of the state that was not reached by the
most recent glaciation, and thus is characterized by high relief with numerous streams and a lack
of ponds and lakes. Bluff prairies of the driftless area have experienced habitat alteration due to
fire suppression and subsequent encroachment of woody vegetation, as well as agricultural
exploitation, all of which have increased their conservation concern. The northern extreme of the
driftless area is considered to occur in southeastern-most St. Croix County and northern Pierce
County, with Kinnickinnic State Park representing the most northern extreme site for several
bluff prairie reptile species. Although the reptile species that occur on these bluff prairies have
low likelihood of occurring on the studied property, given their conservation concern, the
historical presence of open prairie in St. Croix County, and evidence of bluff prairies on the
property, the potential for some of these species deserves discussion.
The Timber Rattlesnake, North American Racer, Gopher Snake, and Six-lined Racerunner are all
species accorded conservation status by the WDNR and known to occur on or in association with
bluff prairies. The northern-most known Timber Rattlesnake population in Wisconsin is/was at
Kinnickinnic State Park (KKSP). In addition to requiring open bluff-prairie habitat, these snakes
require exposed rocky outcrops for, among other things, reproduction and hibernation. Such rock
exposure is not present on the property and likely does not occur north of KKSP. Thus, the
Timber Rattlesnake can be considered absent from the property.
The distribution of the North American Racer among bluff prairies closely parallels that of the
Timber Rattlesnake; however, this snake is less dependent on exposed rock outcrops and may
occur on bluff prairies lacking this structure. Given the occurrence of such prairies just south of
the property, the evidence of the past occurrence of these prairies within the property, and the
occurrence of the species in St. Croix County, there was hope for this species to be present. The
species was not found, but due to its elusive nature the possibility remains.
The distribution of the Gopher Snakediffers from that of the previous two species. While it has
been document in Pierce County and further southward along the bluffs of the Mississippi River,
it has also been document in counties along the St. Croix to the north namely Polk and Barron.
Thus, St. Croix County represents a disjunction in the species distribution. This species, like the
North American Racer, is not solely dependent on the presence of rock outcrops. Unfortunately,
the species was not located on the property.
Lastly, the Racerunner has been documented in St. Croix County, but this lizard species is
associated with drier habitats and was not found, nor is expected to occur, on the property.
Two remaining species with conservation status in Wisconsin, and which have been recorded in
St. Croix County, are turtles: the Wood Turtle (Threatened) and the Blandings Turtle (Special
Concern). Both of these turtles require specific types of aquatic habitats not present on the
property. The Wood Turtle occupies small to medium-sized fast-flowing streams, which
precludes its presence on or near the property. The Blandings Turtle occupies swamps, bogs,
ponds and lakes, but not major rivers like the St. Croix and so can be considered absent from the
property.
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Table 1. Amphibian and reptile species documented in St. Croix County and their conservation
status, probable (bases on geographic distribution and habitat preference) and documented (field
observations of the present study) occurrence on the property, estimated abundance and GPS
waypoints for observations (Appendix I).
1
Species indicated by an * have not been documented in St. Croix county, but occur in neighboring counties, are of
high potential for occurring in the county, and/or are of conservation interest.
2
The protected categories considered here are the following state level designations of the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources (WDNR), in increasing order of protection: Special Concern, Threatened and Endangered).
Special Concern species are those species about which some problem of abundance or distribution is suspected but
not yet proven: SC/P = protected wild animal; SC/N = no laws regulating use, possession, or harvesting; SC/H =
take regulated by establishment of open closed seasons. Further information can be found at
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/NHI/WList.html
3
Estimated abundance: Abundant (numerous individuals observed regularly), Common (more than one individual
observation), Rare (single observation).
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SpeciesConservation Probable Documented Estimated Observation
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(registered for St. Croix Co.) StatusOccurrenceOccurrenceAbundanceWaypoints
AMPHIBIANS
Salamanders
Blue-spotted Salamander,Ambystoma lateraleX
Eastern Tiger Salamander,Ambystoma tigrinum
Mudpuppy,Necturus maculosusX
Frogs
American Toad,Anaxyrus americanusXXAbundantSTC 11, 12, 17
Boreal Chorus Frog,Pseudacris maculataX
Spring Peeper,Pseudacris cruciferX
Gray Treefrog,Hyla versicolorXXCommonSTC 6
Dpqft!Hsbz!Usffgsph,Hyla chrysoscelis
American Bullfrog,Lithobates catesbeianus
Green Frog,Lithobates clamitansX
Northern Leopard Frog,Lithobates pipiensX
Wood Frog,Lithobates sylvaticusXXRareSTC 16
REPTILES
Turtles
Snapping Turtle,Chelydra serpentinaX
Wood Turtle,Glyptemys insculptaTHR
Blandings Turtle,Emydoidea blandingiiSC/P
Painted Turtle,Chrysemys pictaXXCommonSTC 15
NorthernMap Turtle,Graptemys geographicaXXCommonSTC 15
False Map Turtle,Graptemys pseudogeographicaXXCommonSTC 15
Ouachita Map Turtle,Graptemys ouachitensis
Spiny Softshell,Apalone spiniferaX
Lizards
Six-lined Racerunner,Aspidoscelis sexlineatusSC/H
Prairie Skink,Plestiodon septentrionalisSC/HXXRareSTC 18
Snakes
Eastern Hog-nosed Snake,Heterodon platirhinos*X
Smooth Green Snake,Opheodrys vernalis
North American Racer,Coluber constrictorSC/P
Western Foxsnake,Pantherophis vulpinusX
Gopher Snake,Pituophis catenifer*SC/P
Milksnake,Lampropeltis triangulumX
Gartersnake,Thamnophis sirtalisX
Eflbzt!Cspxo snake,Storeria dekayi
Red-belliedSnake,Storeria occipitomaculataXXCommonSTC 10, 18
Northern Watersnake,Nerodia sipedonX
Timber Rattlesnake,Crotalus horridus*SC/P
Total7218
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H ABITAT ASSESSMENT FOR POTENTIAL/DOCUMENTED REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS
Eleven general habitat types were recognized on the property (Figure 1), with varying relevance
for reptiles and amphibians, as follows (with relevant waypoints in parentheses):
Pine plantationmonoculture of planted pines. Habitat generally unsuitable for reptiles
and amphibians, and no reptiles or amphibians were found. Any alteration that would
diversify the vegetation of these habitats would improve suitability for reptiles and
amphibians.
Fallow fieldprevious agriculture (corn) field. Although no species were observed, this
habitat has potential for use by a variety of species of snakes, particularly along the
border (ecotone) with forest, as it ages. Maintenance as open grassland/prairie (e.g.,
prevent encroachment by shrubs and trees) would benefit reptiles.
Grassy meadow (STC 18)open grassy area devoid of shrubby vegetation and trees.
Habitat typically used by skinks and a variety of snakes. Red-bellied Snake and Prairie
Skink were documented in this habitat. Maintenance of the open nature of these habitats
on the property is important since they are uncommon and used by the Special Concern
Prairie Skink. Encroachment by shrubby and tree vegetation (particularly sumac,
buckthorn, etc.) is a particular threat and should be managed.
Potential ephemeral wetland (STC 3, 21, 22)low areas with evidence of accumulated
water. Although no water was present early in spring, despite it being a wetter than
normal season, standing water may form with snow melt and frozen ground to provide a
short window for some amphibians to breed. Maintain forest cover and prevent invasion
by buckthorn.
Ephemeral streambase of ravine fed by rainwater runoff. Some temporary pools may
form providing habitat for amphibians, but too short term for them to be suitable for
breeding except for perhaps the American Toad.
Bluff prairie (STC 1, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)evidence of previous open prairies with
potential to house bluff prairie and generalist snakes. Presently are encroached with tree
(oaks, cedars) and shrubby vegetation. No longer possessing character of prairie. If any
bluff prairie reptiles still occur in the area, management to re-establish (remove invasives,
shrubs, trees) these habitats would be beneficial.
Oak savanna (STC 5, 20)evidence of open grass/sedge areas with scattered mature
oak trees usually bordering open prairie patches. Vulnerable to invasion by shrubby
vegetation.
Dry forest (STC 2, 19)forest on south/southwest facing slopes of ravines with regular
direct sun exposure. Potential habitat for many snake species. Potential for turtle nesting
where close to the St. Croix River.
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Mesic (wet) forest (STC 17)forest on north facing slopes of ravines with minimal
direct sun exposure. Potential habitat for some amphibians. Adult American Toad was
found in mesic forest.
Mixed forestyoung re-growth forest with invasive plants (e.g., buckthorn). Not
suitable for most reptiles and amphibians.
Riverside lowland (STC 14, 15)sandy shoreline and adjacent vegetated bank.
Potential use by turtles for basking and nesting. Formation of isolated pools with
potential for amphibian breeding (STC Photo 6). False Map Turtle, Map Turtle and
Painted Turtle were observed basking on emergent logs offshore in the St. Croix River
(STC Photo 1, 2, 5). Maintain down woody debris on the beach and in the water because
such structures are likely rare elsewhere along the river and are important for turtles.
Figure 1. Map of property showing
general habitat types: pine plantation
(pink), fallow field (gray), grassy
meadow (light green), potential
ephemeral wetland (light blue dot),
ephemeral stream (dashed yellow
line), bluff prairie (yellow), oak
savanna (light brown), dry forest
(orange), mesic forest (blue).
Riverside lowland is not indicated.
Areas not shaded are generally mixed
forest. P1P6 = Parcels 16.
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L AND USE MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
The most remarkable aspects of the property from an ecological/environmental point of view are
the bluff ridge paralleling the river, the shoreline of the river itself and the ravines that lead into
the river.
Bluff ridge the bluff ridge that parallels the St. Croix River is the trademark of the terrestrial
component of the riverway. With southern/southwestern exposure, the bluff ridge receives
abundant sun exposure and historically/presently comprises habitats/vegetation components that
are limited in Wisconsin to such sites along the St. Croix and Mississippi rivers. Former/current
bluff prairies and the associated oak savannah habitat are foremost among these. Although these
habitats on the property have suffered encroachment by woody vegetation including invasives,
management for restoration could at least recreate a sense of the original landscape if not allow
regrowth of original vegetation remaining either above ground or in the seedbank. A botanist
with more experience with the vegetation present on bluff prairies and potential recovery should
be consulted, but practices employed for restoring other such habitats in Wisconsin by the
WDNR include manual removal of invasives and encroaching woody vegetation, application of
herbicides, girdling larger trees and burning. Restoration of these open habitats would not only
recover the original landscape but would also provide areas with grand natural vistas of the St.
Croix River itself.
River shoreline as the most direct link between the property and the St. Croix River, the
shoreline should be maintained in the most natural state as possible. This seems to be particularly
important as there appears to be few stretches in the area without human structures and/or traffic.
The presence of downed woody debris along the shoreline is important for turtles and seems to
be lest abundant elsewhere in the region (STC Photo 1, 2, 5). Threats to the shoreline include
excessive boat traffic and human use. Limited daytime use via hike-in or boats anchored offshore
is recommended. Strict enforcement of pollution violations is encouraged. A significant amount
of debris washes up on the shoreline, some natural and some not, particularly after spring
highwater/flood, which is unavoidable due to the nature of the river. However, to enrichen scenic
experiences for visitors, removal of unnatural debris is advised after highwater in the spring.
Such an effort could be easily done by a volunteer group (such as highway cleanups are done),
with the aid of a boat, due to the amount and size of debris and the steep bluff.
Ravines The ravines that feed into the St. Croix river are another important and unique aspect
of the property. These ravines are essential for water conservation and proper drainage of the
surrounding upland landscape. As such, they are vulnerable to erosion if vegetation is lost.
Vegetation must be maintained along the steep slopes and upland surrounding these ravines. The
current vegetation of these ravines appears to be in a good state of conservation and there
appears to be limited erosion. The vegetation of these ravines also provides an excellent
opportunity for visitors to see and appreciating the difference between northward and southward
facing slopes via the contrast between the mesic (wet) forest with loamy soil, ferns, mosses and
other herbaceous vegetation on the former and dry forest with sandy soil, grasses and sparse trees
(including oak savanna) on the latter. One apparent threat to these ravines and the quality of the
water they deliver to the river is the occurrence of dumps at their upper-most reaches. Such
dumps are common at the tops of such ravines (even present in Kinnickinnic State Park), due to
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them being historical disposal sites for upland farmers. Much of the debris in these dumps
appears largely inert (metal), and will not threaten habitat or water quality, and thus could
remain. However, these dumps should at least be inspected for the occurrence of other more
threatening materials, which should be removed.
In general terms, the mixed forests and pine plantations located on the property could be
managed as general use areas for the public with minimal environmental impact as these areas
have minimal ecological value other than being protection buffers for the more central habitats of
the property. The fallow fields, on the other hand, should be managed as open areas. Planting as
prairie is one possibility that would allow easy access and immediate view/visitation by the
general public to a landscape that is rare in Wisconsin but originally encompassed much of St.
Croix County.
Given these considerations, the property lends itself well to the development of scenic trails that
would allow visitors to experience all these unique aspects of the property. The routes suggested
below allow relatively easy access to all three of the previously mentioned remarkable aspects of
the property bluff ridge, shoreline and ravines. Indeed, some paths/deer trails already exist in
some of the following suggested routes.
One such trail would could pass along the top of
the ridge of the ravine at the northern most edge
of Parcel 1. Upon reaching near the St. Croix it
would then pass southward through Parcel 2
along the main river bluff where it would come
across several areas with the appearance of past
open prairie patches (or perhaps restored prairie
patches in the future). The trail would then reach
the site with what seems to be the best prairie
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largest ravine and the St. Croix River (STC 1).
Descending to this junction would allow visitors
to explore the shoreline and the ravine itself and
appreciate the contrast between the northern and
southern slopes of the ravine as they ascend the
other side. From this point several exit routes
could be offered, including following the
southern edge of the ravine, following the main
river bluff or exiting straight to old Hwy 35
through open meadows.
A similar such trail could enter along the ridge of
the ravine that runs along the northern edge of
Parcel 6 (a trail and bench(es) are already present;
STC Photo 4). Upon reaching the St. Croix the
trail would allow the opportunity for visitors to descend to the shoreline and/or up the ravine.
The trail would then continue southward to a prime prairie patch (STC 13) near the building that
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remains on the property (which would make an excellent St. Croix River nature center if under
ownership of the County). Another option for reaching the building and the nearby prairie patch,
and which would provide maximum accessibility, is via the road to the building itself. From the
building, the trail would descend southward through the prairie patch to a second ravine and
return following the ridge on its southern border.
O THER INFORMATION REGARDING FUTURE MANAGEMENT AND LAND USE ACTIVITIES
Although the herpetofauna of the property appears to be not particularly diverse or abundant, this
is not the case for other wildlife. Indeed, casual observations during survey work documented a
variety of wildlife. Numerous bird species were observed, including bald eagle, pileated
woodpecker (indicator of mature forest) and scarlet tanager, to name a few. The property would
offer tremendous opportunities for bird watchers. White tail deer use the property, and numerous
turkeys and gray squirrels were seen, making hunting a possibility, particularly bow hunting. In
spite of uif!qspqfsuzt!qspyjnjuz!to homes, towns and a large metropolitan area, it possesses
isolation and remoteness due to its topography. Furthermore, the riverway serves as a dispersal
corridor for wildlife moving north and south. Thus, the occasional occurrence of other wildlife
on the property is likely. Indeed, the landowner neighboring the southern edge of Parcel 6
reported a sow and cub black bear passing through on May during survey work.
Non-reptile and amphibian wildlife observed
Bald Eagle Gray squirrel
Wild Turkey Whitetail deer
Scarlet Tanager Black bear
Bluejay
Crow
Cardinal
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Nuthatch
Pileated Woodpecker
Red-tailed Hawk
American Robin
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A PPENDIX I:W AYPOINTS
(reptile and amphibian records in bold)
Waypoint Latitude Longitude
SITEDateDescription and significance
Number(N)(W)
Parcel 2STC145.02264-92.754115.25.19Top of prominence overlooking ravine-river
confluence. Could clear cedars to open prairie for
nice scenic overlook.
Parcel 2STC245.02203-92.753725.25.19South facing sandy knob/prominence over ravine.
A bit open, could be open more.
Parcel 2STC345.02359-92.753275.25.19Unusual lower area looking as if held water as an
ephemeral wetland
Parcel 1STC445.02591-92.753325.25.19Grass patch with cedar encroachingabove NW
facing slope (game camera present).
Parcel 6STC545.01430-92.754915.26.19Oak savanna-like opening (red flagging) with
good semi-open prominence below.
Parcel 5STC645.01950-92.748615.26.191 Gray Treefrog (Hyla sp.); dead under
recently fallen dead pine bow at edge of pine
plantation and powerline right-of-way.
Parcel 2STC745.02425-92.754777.31.19Top of long, narrow opening on slope with
significant woody debris; being encroached with
buckthorn.
Parcel 2STC845.02368-92.754377.31.19Top of another opening; fence posts and barbed
wire seem to mark the upper lip of bluff.
Parcel 2STC945.02294-92.754727.31.19Southern end of string of open patches/areas on
slope.
Parcel 1STC1045.02486-92.755267.31.194 Red-bellied Snakes (2 adults, 2 subadults);
W-NW facing opening at the far NW corner of
Parcel 2 or SW corner of Parcel 1; under logs
on sandy ground.
Parcel 2STC1145.02438-92.755127.31.19AmericanToad (metamorph) near open,
sandy/grassy area on bluff facing river.
Parcel 2STC1245.02410-92.754657.31.19Numerous American Toads (metamorphs);
among sedge at top of sandy somewhat open
bluff facing river
Parcel 6STC1345.01565-92.757658.14.19South facing prominence over ravine near house.
Parcel 6STC1445.01466-92.759458.14.19River side dune pool.
Parcel 6STC1545.01707-92.758268.14.191 Map Turtle (Graptemyssp.; adult), 1 Painted
Turtle (adult); basking on emergent log ~ 20m
offshore.Off NW corner of Parcel 6
Parcel 2STC1645.02234-92.751378/15/191 Wood Frog (adult); powerline right-of-way.
Parcel2STC1745.02174-92.755008/15/191 American Toad; hidden under bark of down
tree trunk on N facing slop at the mouth of a
ravine.
Parcel 5STC1845.02088-92.750048/23/191 Red-bellied Snake (subadult); 1 Prairie Skink
(adult); both under board in open field.
(Coordinates from google earth
Parcel 2STC1945.02259-92.752228.23.19Interesting open prominence between two ravines
facing W-SW, open, sedges
Parcel 2STC2045.02234-92.753408.23.19S-facing bank over gully, many open, sandy,
sedgy areas in vicinity; many big scattered oaks,
especiallyfurther up.
Parcel 2STC2145.02299-92.753738.23.19Low wet area
Parcel 2STC2245.02434-92.753688.23.19Large bowl
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A PPENDIX II:P HOTOGRAPH C ATALOG
Photo
DateLocation (waypoint)Description
Number
STC Photo 17/30/19St. Croix Co. mitigation property, Parcel 2Natural woody debris on shoreline useful
to turtles as basking sites.
STC Photo 27/30/19St. Croix Co. mitigation property, Parcel 2Map Turtle basking on emergent logoff
shoreline.
STC Photo 35/31/19St. Croix Co. mitigation property(STC10)Two adult Red-bellied snakes.Note color
variation. Snake on the right (redder
individual) appears to be a pregnant
female.
STC Photo 48/14/19St. Croix Co. mitigation property, Parcel 6Bench on trail along the ridge of the
ravine that runs along the northern edge
of Parcel 6.
STC Photo 58/14/19St. Croix Co. mitigation property, Parcel 6Northern Map Turtle and False Map
Turtle basking on emergent logoff
shoreline.
STC Photo 68/14/19St. Croix Co. mitigation property, Parcel 6(STC 14)Example of shoreline pool with potential
for amphibian breeding.
STC Photo 78/15/19St. Croix Co. mitigation property, Parcel 2 (STC 17)American Toad hidden under bark of
down tree trunk on N facing slop at the
mouth of a ravine.
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A PPENDIX II:P HOTOGRAPH C ATALOG
Photo
DateLocation (waypoint)Description
Number
STC Photo 17/30/19St. Croix Co. mitigation property, Parcel 2Natural woody debris on shoreline useful
to turtles as basking sites.
STC Photo 27/30/19St. Croix Co. mitigation property, Parcel 2Map Turtle basking on emergent logoff
shoreline.
STC Photo 35/31/19St. Croix Co. mitigation property(STC10)Two adult Red-bellied snakes.Note color
variation. Snake on the right (redder
individual) appears to be a pregnant
female.
STC Photo 48/14/19St. Croix Co. mitigation property, Parcel 6Bench on trail along the ridge of the
ravine that runs along the northern edge
of Parcel 6.
STC Photo 58/14/19St. Croix Co. mitigation property, Parcel 6Northern Map Turtle and False Map
Turtle basking on emergent logoff
shoreline.
STC Photo 68/14/19St. Croix Co. mitigation property, Parcel 6(STC 14)Example of shoreline pool with potential
for amphibian breeding.
STC Photo 78/15/19St. Croix Co. mitigation property, Parcel 2 (STC 17)American Toad hidden under bark of
down tree trunk on N facing slop at the
mouth of a ravine.
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TRAIL CROSSING
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POTENTIAL STORMWATER
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Richards & Eckert Properties
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In 2015, the County purchased 53 acres of land from C.A. and Jeanette Richards (see map on page 22). This
property has access off State Highway 35, is located along the St. Croix River in the Town of St. Joseph and
includes 1,300 feet of river shoreline and 2,000 feet of bluff line.
The county purchased the Eckert Family property in 2018. This 114-acre parcel is located in the Towns of
Hudson and St. Joseph and includes 1,550 feet of shoreline and bluff line along the St. Croix River. The
parcel is south and adjacent to the Richards property. Combined, these acquisitions protect over 2,800 feet
of shoreline and provide public access to over 167 acres of greenspace in the St. Croix Valley.
Facilities
Other property features include acres of old growth woods, areas with habitat for migratory waterfowl and
songbirds. A natural hard water springs are on premise. Portions of the site include ravines with erosion
occurring and the potential exists for bluff line damage. Adjacent properties with development potential
would increase erosion without intervention. The areas along the river contain steep bluff frontage with
interior ravines on the south end. The steep and rugged topography provides scenic views of the river
corridor and the new St. Croix River Crossing Bridge. A small cabin on the premises may have a variety of
uses as a rental cabin, office space, meeting site, historic site. The purchase agreement requires it be
maintained for 5 years.
NeedsAssessment
Possible uses on the property could include scenic overlooks, swimming, fishing, picnicking, limited cabin
camping, hiking, snowshoeing, bird watching, hunting and trapping, boat-in access, and other outdoor
recreation activities. Access to the properties will also need to be evaluated. Effort is needed to protect
several ravines from additional erosion by restoring upland native plant communities. Uses and site
preservation practices will be analyzed and identified through the master planning process which will
include surveying and plant inventory, it is projected to begin in 2019-2020.
2019-2023 Outdoor Recreation Plan St. Croix County - 27
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Camper Cabin Concept
Toilet/shower bldg. constructed 2017
Small Shelter Concept
Large Shelter Concept
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Table 7: Opinions About Facility/Amenity Needs Over the Next 5 Years
St. Croix County ResidentsNon St. Croix County Residents
# #
Leave Don’t Highest Leave Don’t Highest
Facility/AmenityExpandSame ReduceKnowPriorityExpandSame ReduceKnowPriority
Hiking trails55%23%1%20%39 34%22%2%42%11
Swimming beaches40%38%0%21%1423%31%0%45%7
Shoreline fishing
36%33%1%29%1529%22%1%48% 5
facilities
Off-road bike trails33%32%4%32%2624%24%5%46%5
Campgrounds32%44%1%23%1629%32%0%39%8
Boat ramps29%43%1%26%2627%28%1%44%15
Snowshoe and
cross country ski 29%36%1%33% 6 26%24%3%47% 2
trails
On-road bike
routes on existing 27%35%7%32% 6 19%31%4%45% 1
roads
Playgrounds27%41%2%30%521%31%0%49%0
Picnic facilities26%50%1%23%623%32%1%44%2
Canoe, boat,
paddleboat and
25%38%1%35% 5 18%30%1%51% 2
paddleboard
rentals
Snowmobile trails15%44%6%35%715%31%7%48%2
Frisbee golf14%38%8%41%411%28%6%55%3
Volleyball facilities8%46%4%43%06%35%4%55%0
Horseshoe pits6%42%7%45%53%37%5%55%1
Numbers in boldface represent the most frequent facility or amenity identified as “highest priority” for expansion by
respondents.
Table 8: St. Croix County Should Expand Outdoor Recreational Facility or Amenity, 2004-2018
2018 2004
Facility or Amenity2018 St. Croix2004 St. Croix
Adj CountiesAdj Counties
Hiking trails55%31%34%14%
Swimming beaches40%27%23%20%
Shoreline fishing facilities36%23%29%18%
Off-road bike trails33%16%24%10%
Campgrounds32%31%29%20%
Snowshoe and cross country ski trails29%28%26%6%
Boat ramps29%26%27%16%
Playgrounds27%55%21%33%
On-road bike routes on existing roads27%18%19%6%
Picnic facilities26%33%23%18%
Canoe/boat/paddleboat/board rentals25%11%18%10%
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Summary of Comments on Eckert Govt Mtg Notes.pdf
Page: 2
Number: 1 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Polygonal Line Date: 8/10/2020 1:47:02 PM
Number: 2 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/10/2020 1:47:30 PM
The former Richards property does not need to be hunted.
Number: 3 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Polygonal Line Date: 8/10/2020 10:30:53 AM
Number: 4 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/10/2020 10:17:21 AM
the DOT is not a fan of this intersection due to its poor sight lines
Number: 5 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/10/2020 10:34:49 AM
This triangle is all ROW and should be evaluated for a new intersection configuration.
Number: 6 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/10/2020 10:20:44 AM
Is there space to cul-de-sac the north end of Old Hwy 35?
Number: 7 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/10/2020 10:21:20 AM
Would a bridge or fill be more economical at this location?
Number: 8 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Polygonal Line Date: 8/10/2020 10:21:49 AM
Number: 9 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/10/2020 10:22:41 AM
Potential to make a loop road here and add electrical line along the road for efficiency
Number: 10 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/10/2020 10:20:04 AM
Does this road need to be improved if the northern intersection is reconfigured?
Number: 11 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/10/2020 10:20:04 AM
This electrical line is a transmission line owned by Xcel Energy (members are not served from this line, it only transmits electricity from point A to point B).
It is a high voltage line with a wide ROW.
Number: 12 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Polygonal Line Date: 8/10/2020 10:23:30 AM
Number: 13 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/10/2020 10:16:53 AM
the Town of St. Joseph has concerns about using this private road for park access
Number: 14 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/10/2020 10:35:04 AM
Existing underground distribution line to be replaced in 2020 (St. Croix Elec. Coop.)
Number: 15 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/10/2020 10:30:39 AM
Existing St. Croix Elec. Coop. meter here
Number: 16 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Polygonal Line Date: 8/10/2020 1:47:48 PM
Number: 17 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/10/2020 10:22:59 AM
Future home site -- Zappa
Number: 18 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Rectangle Date: 8/10/2020 10:22:49 AM
Number: 19 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/10/2020 1:48:12 PM
The former Zappa property does not need to be hunted.
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St.CroixCountyEckertBlufflandsParkMasterPlan
StakeholderMeeting:AbuttingPropertyOwners
August17,2020Meeting#1:1:002:30PMMeeting#2:3:004:30PM
St.CroixCountyGovernmentCenter
MeetingPurpose:Solicitinputfromstakeholdersrelatedtofutureparkdevelopment
Attendees:M.Givens,M.Johnson,J.Jones,D.Butler,K.Weaver,J.Koehler
NOTES:
Roads/Access
StrongbeliefbyonecommenterthatRiverHeightsTrailisaprivateaccess,onlyfortheexisting
homesandshouldnotbeusedbyparkusers.RiverHeightstrailisadeededprivateeasement
andwillgotocourttodefendthatposition.
TheZappaparcel,recentlycreated,shouldnothaveuseofRiverHeightsTrail.Zappadidnotget
ͻwƚğķOwners!ƭƭƚĭźğƷźƚƓͼapprovaltoamendtheexistingagreementforusageofRiver
HeightsTrail.
DonotopenRiverHeightsTrailforpublicorparktraffic.
RiverHeightsTrailisnotwideenoughfortwowaytraffic.Therearealsotwoblindcurvesalong
thealignment.
AresidentalongOldHwy35concernedaboutthatroadbeingusedasanyentranceforthepark.
Concernedaboutmoretrafficandifhispropertywouldneedtogranteasementsorbeassessed
forimprovements.
Anumberofattendeesvoicedsupportfortheonemainaccessintotheparkthatconnectsto
thecurrentHwy35.BettersightdistanceΑlessimpacttoOldHwy35residents.
Whatevertrailsandroadsareestablishedshouldbewellsignedandmarkedtokeepparkusers
awayfromresidences.
ProposedParkActivities
Theattendeesexpressedconcernofallowinggunhuntingwithinthepark.Therearetoomany
dwellingsincloseproximitytotheparktoallowgunhunting.Itwouldbetoodangerous.A
numberofattendeesreferencedbulletholesinhomesfromhuntersinthepast.Huntersdonot
respectrequireddistancefromhomesforshootingafirearm.
Soundsoffirearmdischargeinthisareaisloudforresidents.
ConcernedaboutallowinghuntingwiththenumberofchildrenlivingintheStarwood
developmenttothesouthofthepark.9ĭƉĻƩƷƭķźķƓƷallowhunting.
CantheCountylimittypeandnumberofhunters(i.e.lotterysystemandbowhuntingonly?)
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Perhapsopentobowhunting.Ideally,huntersshouldbeintreesorstandssotargetingoftheir
shotgoesdownandnotacrosstowardshouses.Rulesdonotallowpermanenttreestandson
publicpropertyΑonlyportableonesthatcanbesetupandtakendownthesameday.
Questionedtheneedforfrisbeegolf.TheoneatWillowRiverStateParkclosedforlackofuse.
Wouldnotsupportlargeeventsattheparkduetoextratrafficandnoise.
Supporttherestorationofprairieareas,habitat.
Proposedcabinsonsouthsideofparkaretooclosetopropertyline.
Concernsofnoisedisturbancefromcampercabins.
Someattendeesdesiretoseemoredetailsofthecabinconstructionanddimensions,including
photos.
Concernthatcabinusersonsouthboundarywillwalkintotheadjacentravineareawhichis
ownedbytheStarwoodAssociation.
Campinglocationsandcampercabinscanbeagooduseiftheyarewellmaintained.
ParkBoundary:
Concernsraisedaboutpublicuseofprivatedocksandprivateshorelineareas.CanCounty
provideprivacyfencesandsignageintheseareas?PolicingorpropertychecksbytheCounty?
Landownersandassociationshavehadtoaskpeopletoleavetheirpropertywhowereusingit
withoutpermission.
Perimeterparkboundaryshouldbeclearlymarked/delineatedsoparkusersknowwhatispublic
vs.private.
Periodicallymarkallpropertyboundaries.
GaryZappapropertytheCountyacquiredcreatesanͻǒƓƭƷƩğźŭŷƷpropertyƌźƓĻͼ͵Countyshould
delineatepropertylinesinthisareawithmarkers.
Other:
ParkinglotsforparkusesshouldnotbeaccessedoffofRidgeviewHeightsTrailΑthisisadeeded
privateaccessandpublicuseshouldnotbeallowed.
Anyparkuseordevelopmentshouldnotcausefurthererosionofravineareas.
ConcernsoftrashanddebrisleftfromparkusersandwillCountybeabletomanagethis.
Concernsofwhetherthedevelopmentoftheparkwillcauseadevaluationofprivate
property/homes.
WilltheCountyprovidescreeninginfrontofthehomessurroundedbyparkproperty?Donot
wantparkuserstohaveasightlineintothehomes.
Concernofcampfiresinwoodedareasandspreadingifnotattended.
QuestioniftheZappafinancialcontributionwillbeusedspecificallyfortheEckertBlufflands
Park.Itwill,andtheCountyhopestousethosefundstoleveragematchingfundsfromvarious
DNRGrantprogramsforfutureprojects.
Acoupleofattendeesbroughtupriveraccessthroughthepark.Itwasnotedthatanolder
pathwayexistedfromthecurrentEckertcabindowntotheSt.CroixRiver.
Countyistryingtoidentifyoneprimarypathwaytotheriverforparkuserswhiletryingto
maintainafairdistancefromprivatepropertylines.Thecurrentthoughtwouldplacethisriver
accessinthenorthernportionoftheparkandnorthoftheclusterofhomesthatexistalongthe
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Summary of Comments on Eckert AdjOwners Mtg Map Notes.pdf
Page: 1
Number: 1 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 6:48:36 AM
Concerns about boaters who dock along the shoreline here and leave garbage
Number: 2 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:26:10 AM
Existing sign:
"County parkland-No overnight camping"
Number: 3 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:33:41 AM
GENERAL CONCERNS FROM ADJACENT LANDOWNERS:
-Trash/litter left by park users
-Hunting close to homes and noise
-Park users trespassing on private property
-Park must provide proper signage and fencing along park boundaries
-Adjacent landowners are not in favor of disc golf
-Preference for County to seek swapping of hunting area to the north of the park where there are fewer adjacent residents
Number: 4 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Oval Date: 8/20/2020 7:21:58 AM
Number: 5 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:22:14 AM
Steep roadway-winter ice issues
Number: 6 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:33:58 AM
Preference from local homeowners for park to build and use this proposed park road access rather than River Heights Trail
Number: 7 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Polygonal Line Date: 8/20/2020 6:54:06 AM
Number: 8 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:27:59 AM
Desire for fence and signage marking property boundary
Number: 9 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:34:10 AM
Concerns about increased traffic along Old Hwy 35--if road is improved or widened, will homeowners be assessed?
Number: 10 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:34:26 AM
Suggested park road and turn-around in this location to avoid park use of River Heights Trail
Number: 11 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 6:54:07 AM
Hunters have been observed lined up against tree line
Number: 12 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Oval Date: 8/20/2020 7:24:09 AM
Number: 13 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:24:08 AM
Homeowners have observed:
deer
turkey
bear
Number: 14 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:30:05 AM
Property owners do not have clear visibility and access to shoreline and are not always aware of trespassing boaters
Number: 15 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Oval Date: 8/20/2020 6:53:05 AM
Number: 16 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:25:42 AM
Concerns about large, loud events with increased traffic and noise
Concerns about hunting too close to homes
Number: 17 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 6:53:23 AM
Blind curve
Number: 18 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Oval Date: 8/20/2020 6:53:13 AM
Number: 19 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 6:59:35 AM
Desire for fence and signage along shoreline marking property boundary
Number: 20 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 6:53:38 AM
Blind curve
Number: 21 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 6:57:54 AM
Concerns that River Heights Trail is a private-use road and should not be used by park users; Residents are okay with hikers walking across River Heights Trail
Number: 22 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:16:00 AM
Concerns about hunters shooting toward the property line, outside of the park
Number: 23 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Line Date: 8/20/2020 7:15:37 AM
Number: 24 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:33:03 AM
Former stairs from Eckert cabin down to shoreline should not be reused for the public
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Number: 25 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Line Date: 8/20/2020 7:30:14 AM
Number: 26 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:15:35 AM
deer stands located along property line here
Number: 27 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Line Date: 8/20/2020 7:14:45 AM
Number: 28 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:13:37 AM
Boaters have been observed docking, camping, and leaving garbage along the shoreline
Number: 29 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:15:05 AM
deer trail
Number: 30 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Line Date: 8/20/2020 7:14:54 AM
Number: 31 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Oval Date: 8/20/2020 7:21:40 AM
Number: 32 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:21:54 AM
Seep roadway--winter ice issues
Number: 33 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:17:43 AM
Preference for camper cabins to be built in this area closer to Eckert cabin
Number: 34 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:23:36 AM
Concerns about maintenance of campsites--fires, trash, sanitary waste
Number: 35 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Line Date: 8/20/2020 7:28:23 AM
Number: 36 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 6:59:48 AM
Desire for fence and signage marking property boundary
Number: 37 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:36:20 AM
Concerns that ravines lead off site into private property and trail users may follow ravines off site
Number: 38 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Line Date: 8/20/2020 7:28:15 AM
Number: 39 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:17:00 AM
Home owner is very concerned about hunting
Number: 40 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:00:30 AM
Concerns about hunters shooting toward residences to the south
Number: 41 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Line Date: 8/20/2020 7:19:11 AM
Number: 42 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Distance Measurement Date: 8/20/2020 7:09:56 AM
0.50 in
Number: 43 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:00:07 AM
Desire for clearly marked property boundary
Number: 44 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:21:30 AM
Starr Wood has had to tell campers to leave their private shore this summer
Number: 45 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:17:10 AM
Future Zappa home site
Number: 46 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 6:59:16 AM
Concerns from Starr Wood Neighborhood that camper cabins are too close to property boundary and campers would wander into Starr Wood's ravine and trails
Number: 47 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Rectangle Date: 8/20/2020 7:17:00 AM
Number: 48 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:20:35 AM
Concerns about marking property boundaries
Number: 49 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:10:18 AM
300 ft from property corner to residence
Number: 50 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Line Date: 8/20/2020 7:17:50 AM
Number: 51 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Line Date: 8/20/2020 7:17:43 AM
Number: 52 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Distance Measurement Date: 8/20/2020 7:09:43 AM
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Number: 53 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:18:19 AM
Starr Wood residents concerned that camper cabins will have views into private ravine
Number: 54 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Rectangle Date: 8/20/2020 7:00:35 AM
Number: 55 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:19:03 AM
This ravine is sensitive with some erosion issues. Starr Wood has private trails with boardwalks
Number: 56 Author: Gabrielle Subject: Sticky Note Date: 8/20/2020 7:16:43 AM
Concerns from Starr Wood residents about shots fired toward their homes; one house has bullet holes in the siding
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From: Lee Owen <dleeowen@comcast.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2021 9:01 AM
To: John Hilgers <John.Hilgers@sccwi.gov>
Subject: Food for Thought; based on River Falls Glen Park.
Please, for once, let the environment alone. The St. Croix is already occupied with enough people. Leave the
Not making every square inch of land and water, and air a playground for more humans. Enough. The St.
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ST. CROIX COUNTY
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The St. Croix County Community Development Committee will hold a public hearing on
Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 5:00 PM, or shortly thereafter, at the St. Croix County
Government Center, County Board Room, 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin, to
consider amending the St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan.
The purpose of the amendment is to adopt the Eckert Blufflands Park Master Plan as a section
within the St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan.
Pertinent information is on file at the office of the St. Croix County Community Development
Department in Hudson, Wisconsin. Information is also available on the County website
(https://www.sccwi.gov/959/Eckert-Blufflands-on-the-St-Croix)
Interested parties may submit written or oral comments on this matter anytime prior to the
hearing, or at the hearing. Please submit written comments by mail, email, or in person as
follows:
Mail/In Person: St. Croix County, Attn: John Hilgers, Senior Planner, 1101 Carmichael Road,
Hudson, WI 54016
Email: cdd@sccwi.gov OR john.hilgers@sccwi.gov
By: Dan Hansen, Chair
Community Development Committee
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From: St. Croix Bike & Pedestrian Trails Coalition <scbptc@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 12:37 PM
To: John Hilgers <John.Hilgers@sccwi.gov>
Subject: Comments for Eckert Blufflands
John,
I've filled in the online comment form but am not sure when I click submit that it's going. There's a popup
window that appears about images, I think. I'm pasting just my comments in here to ask that they be
included if they haven't been received already.
Thanks,
Susan
I've commented earlier, attended the Open House and now send final condensed thoughts.
1)Please put restrooms within a reasonable distance of the "Hike-in Campsites".
2)There are two areas with red "x's" denoting an existing road bed that is being removed or closed. One is
the Old 35 gravel road located at the entrance to the park and the other down the eastern outline of the
park just as it turns west. Please use that established infrastructure to create trails.
3)There are planned activity areas in the park, e.g. rock climbing, rope courses, zip lining and in earlier
iterations archery, that would seem to required supervision. Please prioritized construction of those
facilities later in the building process until the County has adequate staff to man these structures.
4)As the first stage of a 3 stage off road trail is constructed in 2022, please put plans in place about how
trail traffic will cross STH 35 into the park. STH 35 has dangerously high traffic volumes and speeds. For
that matter how is automobile traffic turning into the park going to affect STH 35 traffic. Perhaps road
accommodations, e.g. turn lanes, need to be created on STH 35 for vehicular traffic as well.
5)I believe that hunting is to be allowed in the park. Please create a strong onsite notification system that
would accompany any media warnings that might be issued. Onsite signage will notify onsite park users of
the dangers - or just close the park during those times?
FINALLY, this can be a stunning asset to the County. Please authorize funding for creating the facility. Don't
let this plan go uncompleted.
St. Croix Bike and Pedestrian Trails Coalition
Email Contact - scbptc@gmail.com
Web Site - www.stcroixtrails.org
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From: Cathy Olyphant <cathyo@svtel.net>
Sent: Friday, December 17, 2021 3:18 PM
To: John Hilgers <John.Hilgers@sccwi.gov>
Subject: RE: Eckert Blufflands Park Update
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Hi John,
Thanks for including us in your email. That’s quite a comprehensive plan of yours. Very impressive! I look
forward to the day that we can explore the trails.
Happy Holidays!
Cathy
St. Croix Valley Bird Club
Encouraging interest in birds among people of the St. Croix Valley, thereby promoting habitat conservation and
restoration efforts.
scvbirdclub.com
Or follow us on Facebook!
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From: harold rivard <outlook_4BF6C70F0F9D52CF@outlook.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2021 9:50 AM
To: John Hilgers <John.Hilgers@sccwi.gov>
Subject: Park
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For what it is worth-I think this is a great idea for the residents of S. Croix county as it seems our farmlands
and wooded areas are all sprouting houses-This would be a great recreational area with access to the St.
Croix-
Sent from Mail for Windows
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From: garry fay <garry.fay@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, December 13, 2021 5:20 PM
To: John Hilgers <John.Hilgers@sccwi.gov>
Subject: trail design and use, Eckert Blufflands
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Hello, Mr. Hilgers.
We're excited about our new park and snowshoeing/skiing its trails. I've worked on trails and have some
local friends who volunteer extensively building trails and their bridges... Let me know how we can help.
We're ready to check out the skiability of your existing and planned trails.
Happy trails!
Garry Fay
Freedom Farm
Andersen Scout Camp Road,
Houlton
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ST. CROIX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Investigations,Patrol, Court Services
1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI 54016
715-381-4320 Fax: 715-386-4606
715-381-4320 Fax: 715-386-4606
Corrections
www.sccwi.gov
Jail, Huber, Day Report Center
715-386-4752 Fax:715-381-4402
Scott L. Knudson
Emergency Support Services
Emergency Communications
Sheriff
Emergency Management
Cathy R. Borgschatz
715-386-4751 Fax: 715-386-4389
Chief Deputy
2021 Annual Report
ST. CROIX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
The mission of the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office is to enhance the quality of life in St. Croix County
by working collaboratively with our public safety partners and community members to honorably
safeguard the lives, property,and constitutional rights of the citizens we serve.This is accomplished
by providing quality emergency communications service to the public and emergency service
providers;enforcing the law with integrity and fairness; supporting local governments in
preparedness, response and recovery efforts; and providing for a safe environment forresidents and
visitors.
Summary of Responsibilities
The Office of Sheriff has inherent common law powers and sovereignty granted under the Wisconsin
Statutes, and the duties are described in Wisconsin State Statue 59.27.
Consistent with the values of a free society, it is the primary objective of the St. Croix County Sheriff’s
Office to strive toward a society free from crime and disorder. In doing so, the Office’s role is to
enforce the law in a fair and impartial manner, recognizing both the statutory and judicial limitations
of police authority and the constitutional rights of all persons. It is not the role of the Office to
legislate, render legal judgments or to punish.
Organizational Summary
The Sheriff is an elected position. The Sheriff’s Office is organized into four main Bureaus:
Administration Bureau (1 FTE’s)
o The Administration Bureau is commanded by the Chief Deputy, whose primary responsibility
is to provide general management, direction and control for all Bureaus.
Corrections Bureau(37 FTE’s)
o The Corrections Bureau is commanded by the Jail Captain, whose primary responsibility is to
provide general management, direction, and control of the operations for the county jail.
Field Services Bureau(53 FTE’s)
o The Field Services Bureau is commanded by the Field Services Captain, whose primary
responsibility is to provide general management, direction and control for the Field
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o Services Bureau. The Field Services Bureau consists of the Field Services Division (Patrol),
and the Special Services Division (Investigations, Court Services, Property and Evidence,
and Chaplain Corps).
Support Services Bureau(33 FTE’s)
o The Support Services Bureau is commanded by the Support Services Captain, whose primary
responsibility is to provide general management, direction and control for the Support
Services Bureau. The Support Services Bureau includes the Administrative Services Division
(Records and Budget management), Emergency Communications Division, and Emergency
Management Division.
2021 Goals / Objectives Achieved
The Sheriff’s Office in 2021, successfully achieved the following goals and objectives:
Successfully implemented the new Law Enforcement software and system upgrades to Computer
Aided Dispatch, Records Management System and Jail Management System.
Due to Implementation of new Records Management Software in April 2021, the Sheriff’s Office
Administration reduced printing costs by 32% from $9,275 in 2020 to $6,318 in 2021.
The new Mobile Command Vehicle project was completed.
Assisted local municipalities in obtaining state reimbursement for storm damages incurred in
2021.
The Sheriff’s Office continued to recruit and fill staffing shortages. Hiring sworn and non-sworn
staff members can take an average of 20 hours in background investigations and psychological
testing.
o The office hired 18 sworn deputies (4 road/14 jail).
o 8 Civilian Dispatchers.
Continued to provide training and support for the overall mental health and physical wellness of
all employees.
In order to meet minimum staffing levels, there was a collective effort by all sworn divisions and
command staff to fulfill the statutory obligations of the Sheriff/Jail.
Implemented public access site which allows citizens to search jail rosters and active warrants.
o Created platform for citizens to report complaints or commendations for all law enforcement
in St. Croix County
Issues, Concerns and Restraints
The Sheriff’s Office continues to be challenged, in the law enforcement/emergency services
profession, by the current social climate and competitive job market. The following have been
identified as issues, concerns, and restraints.
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We have a very high standards and want to hire only the most qualified candidates. Here are some
of the biggest hurdles identified in getting vacancies filled.
o Qualified law enforcement officers are leaving the profession
o Competitive market for current law enforcement seeking new employment
o Job market candidates are avoiding the law enforcement profession
o Stringent pre-employment background checks and testing standards.
Continue to request additional patrol deputy positions to meet the increasing needs of the
community.
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Funding was discontinued from the Federal Program for two grants which supported the St. Croix
Valley Drug Task Force. This resulted in a reduction of $40,000 which was used to offset the costs
of overtime wages to investigate drug crimes.
2022 Goals
Achieve full staffing levels in all Bureaus.
Continue to proactively support citizens, responders, and community partners as the COVID-19
pandemic continues.
Continue to actively pursue grant funding
Reorganize Support Services Administrative Division
Continue the push to be environmentally conscious by implementing more paperless initiatives
in the Jail, Civil Process and Administrative divisions.
Upgrade to Nextgen 911.
Replace carpet in dayroom living areas for inmates.
Complete the policies, procedures, and training for the “self-escort” system in the jail.
Continue to research body worn camera and squad car camera options, in anticipation of the 2023
CIP.
Upgrade impound lot and secure indoor storage (CIP 2022 Phase I).
2021 BUDGET
Bureaus 2021 Adopted Budget2021 Actual Budget
Revenues Expenses Tax Levy Revenues Expenses Levy
Sheriff 252,276 7,973,078 7,720,802 289,784 8,007,995 7,720,802
Corrections 327,800 4,363,683 4,035,883 416,784 3,663,480 4,035,833
EmerComm 2,341,266 2,341,266 11,009 2,099,688 2,341,266
EmerMgmt 97,251 167,034 69,783 19,293 145,234 69,783
Total All Bureaus677,327 14,845,061 14,167,734 736,870 13,916,397 14,167,684
2021 Awarded Grants
Funds not
Grant Names - SheriffEM Deposited
Received
Emergency Management Planning Grant (EMPG) 61,429 61,429
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know 20,926 20,926
Computer Hazmat and Computer Grant4,401 4,401
Hazmat Training Grants 9,441 9,441
EMPG-S Supplemental COVID-19 Grant 5,370 5,370
Medical Reserve Corps 4,482 4,482
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)56,476 56,476
Law Enforcement Drug Trafficking Response (Task 50,000 50,000
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COPS Office Anti-Heroin Task Force (AHTF) Program 10,000 8,758 1,241.81
Methamphetamine Program (CAMP) Grant 30,000 30,000
DNR Water Patrol reimbursement grant 41,799 41,799.00
DNR Snowmobile reimbursement grant6,832 6,832
146,476 106,050171,359 129,797
All Grants Awarded to Sheriff's Office in 2021$252,525.65
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CORRECTIONS BUREAU
Bureau Purpose: To provide staff, inmates,the community and the Criminal Justice System, a
safe and secure environment for the incarceration of persons who have been charged with or
convicted of offenses.
Bureau Organization
The Corrections Bureau consists of the following divisions:
Jail Division
Huber/Electronic Home Monitoring
Accomplishments and Statistics
There were 2,415 people processed into the jail between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021.
This is an increase of 169 from the 2,246 in 2020. There average daily population (ADP) of 2021 was
108 inmates which is down from the 126 ADP in 2020.
Our mental health provider visited with inmates 829 times during 2021. An initial and ongoing
assessment is preformed to evaluate current and potential mental health needs. The mental health
provider coordinates with jail administration for the appropriate placement (some with restrictions)
for each inmate with special needs.
Our new program director started in January of 2021. The civilian program director works with jail
volunteers and programs. Due to COVID concerns, programming had ceased in 2020 for our inmates,
volunteers,and staff. Protocols and new systems were created to provide programming via ZOOM.
Jail Programming via ZOOM was offered from 3/1/21 to 5/10/21 with reduced group sizes to maintain
social distancing. From 5/10/21 to 11/9/21 in-person programming was resumed. In person
programming was again suspended due to an increase in COVID concerns. Volunteers provided
hours of programming in person and 24 hour via ZOOM. Inmates’hours spent in classes were
approximately 4,240.
Transitioned the Day Report Center to a civilian ran Justice Support Services Center.
Returnedto inperson programming for inmates
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Upgraded food service for inmate meals
Successfully completed the Jail Management System (JMS)upgrade with all staff trained and
operational
The Routes to Recovery COVID-19 funds enabled us to purchase a no contact body scanner in 2020.
In 2021 the Tek 84 performed almost 2,000 body scans. It has proven to be a valuable tool in
preventing contraband from entering the housing areas of the jail. Below are several examples of the
contraband which was discovered during scans.
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FIELD SERVICES BUREAU
Bureau Purpose: T o enhance the quality of life in St. Croix County by working cooperatively with
the public to enforce the law, preserve the peace, reduce the fear of crime, and provide for a safe
environment.
Bureau Organization:
The Field Services Bureau consists of the following divisions:
Patrol Division
Investigations Division
Court Services Division
PATROL DIVISION
Accomplishments and Statistics
In 2021, the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office responded to 24,947 calls for service. This number
includes such calls as domestics, crashes, thefts, medicals, fires, and assists, but is not all inclusive to
the type of calls for service we responded to.
Records Management system was implemented with each deputy receiving at least 8 hours of
training for a successful transition.
Three new command staff (one Captain, 2 Lieutenants) were promoted into their positions
Initiated new processes and additional responsibilities in Courts Services because of the Day
Report Center transitioning to civilian operation.
Conducted 77 Search Warrants
Completed and continued specialized training:
o Crime scene reconstruction,
o CIT Crisis Intervention Team
o Childfirst forensic interviewing
o Death investigations
o Digital computer forensics
o Underwater recovery team
The Sheriff’s Office referred a combined total of 1,161 misdemeanors / felonies for charging purposes
to the district attorney’s office in 2021.
In 2021, deputies activated their cameras 37,829 times, for a total of 6,004 hours. Deputies activated
the Livestream body camera feature for 5 hours and 19 minutes to view critical incidents in live time.
The St. Croix River remains an active part of St. Croix County. Our Water Patrol accomplished the
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following:
761 hours of patrol (602 on the water, while the remaining time was administrative).
4 search and rescue missions
46 safety checks on vessels
13 individuals and 6 vessels assisted
22 citations issued
71 warnings issued
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PATROL CITATIONS ISSUED
201920202021
CITATIONSWARNINGSORDINANCES
Traffic Crash Statistics (County-Wide)
Total Crash Locations
Total Crashes –2,401
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Fatal Crash Locations
Fatal Crashes –9 (10 total fatalities)
Injury Crash Locations
Crash with Injuries –336 (443 total persons injured)
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Car versus Deer Crash Locations
Car versus Deer Crashes –692 (13 total persons injured)
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INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
As of Dec. 31, 2021, the total number of search warrants applied for and served by our agency was
77. This number includes search warrants for drugs, electronics, vehicles, etc. There were 36
referrals from Child Protective Services to our investigation’s division.
Accomplishments and Statistics
Drug Report
124 Controlled substance complaints dispatched/proactive patrol resulted in
referrals or charges to the District Attorney’s office
44Methamphetamine related
56THC related
6Cocaine related
89Paraphernalia
16Opiate related
5Overdose deaths
In October 2021, both the Heroin grant and Methamphetamine Grant were discontinued for 2022,
which is a loss of $40,000. These funds were used to reimburse overtime for meth and heroin related
cases. This includes time spent on search warrants, cellphone searches, interviews, arrests, and
ongoing information gathering.
Cell Phone Statistics
Each phone is counted as one extraction, even though a single phone could have
3 different types of extractions completed on it using the Cellebrite System.
Year Number of Extractions
2019 239
2020 266
2021 256
Computer Statistics
Year Number of Exams
2019 27
2020 13
2021 18
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COURTS/CIVIL PROCESS DIVISION
Under Wisconsin Statutes 59.27, one of the statutory duties of the sheriff is the responsibility to tend
to the matters of the court, by the serving of all civil processes. It should be noted that from January-
August 26, 2021, there was a federal moratorium on evictions which put into place as a result of
COVID-19.
Accomplishments and Statistics
Papers Served
Civil Processing & Foreclosures
300080
70
2500
60
2000
50
150040
30
1000
20
500
10
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2018201920202021
Papers Served
2599248223882122
Foreclosures
74673217
Transports
As has been discussed previously, court transports take up numerous resources and puts a strain on
the court services unit. In 2021, there were 357 inmates transported, an increase from 330 in 2020,
and 18 were juvenile transports. There were 23 emergency detention transports that were performed
for court hearings. The prisoner/inmate transports are the result of warrants, transports to prison,
mental health court appearances, etc. It should be noted, in 2021 that 42 of the 343 transports were
handled by REDI Transportsservices, and 31 of the 343 transports were handled by Talon Transport
services. These transports services were used due to resource and staffing constraints. The transport
companies also handle transports forinmates extradited back from other states around the country.
Talon Transport services sent security staff to provide security of the detainee whileat the hospital.
These services enable our deputies to continue to respond to other calls for service in the county.
Virtual Court
Due to COVID-19, the Courts implemented the requirement of virtual court. In 2021 this division
continued to organize, schedule,and prepare for video conferences. These virtual rooms have been
used frequently for court intake.
From January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 Zoom, remote/virtual conferencing software,was
utilized 203 times.
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K-9 Unit Program
St. Croix County’s K-9s are trained for sniffing out and finding illegal drugs and for locating suspects
of crimes, missing children, vulnerable adults, or evidence of a crime. Our K-9s are a good connection
to the community, and we conduct a number of public demonstrations.
Deputy Mangine and K-9 Ash graduated from the K-9 Academy in June of 2021 and joined the other
Sheriff’s K-9 teams of Deputy Smith with K-9 Ares and Deputy Stenseth with K-9 Roan.
Total K9 deployments in 2021 were 146.
2021 Project Lifesaver Program
The PLS (Project Lifesaver Program) relies on radio technology and specially trained search and rescue
teams. Clients enrolled in Project Lifesaver wear a small transmitter on the wrist or ankle that emits
an individualized frequency signal. If an enrolled client goes missing, the caregiver notifies their local
Project Lifesaver agency, and a trained emergency team responds to the client’s area. The first
responders will then use the client’s individualized frequency to locate the position of the individual.
St. Croix and Pierce County created a joint team to serve both counties
St. Croix County average number of clients: 44
Age breakdown: 6 adults, 38 juveniles
Main diagnosis: Autism, Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Down Syndrome
Costs:
New set up: $325 for a year
o 90% of clients are county funded or funded though other sources
$5 a month after initial fee
If we can, we reuse the transmitters, so DHS or families don’t have to pay initial $325
Program is mainly self-sufficient, and no fundraising has been done for years. Law enforcement has
taught families and caregivers how to replace batteries/troubleshoot to avoid exposing clients to
possible COVID risks.
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SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU
Bureau Purpose: The purpose of the Support Services Bureau is to prepare and support first
responders in St. Croix County and the surrounding areas by providing first class emergency
communications to first responders, uninterrupted 911 service to the community, and emergency
planning and response during times of crisis. The Support Services Bureau accomplishes its mission
by staying up to date and providing training to first responder agencies, providing a robust and
redundant communications/911 network, and working with civilian and government partners to
prepare for and mitigate disasters.
Bureau Organization:
Administrative Division
o The Administrative division consists of civilian support staff who prepare and manage reports
and data, are the custodian of records and administer the finances of the Sheriff’s Office.
Emergency Communications Division
o The Emergency Communications division staffs the 911 communications center, dispatches
calls for service to public safety agencies and operates emergency communications networks
throughout St. Croix County.
Emergency Management Division
o The Emergency Management division helps civilians and government agencies prepare for
and responds to natural and human disasters.
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION
Accomplishments and Statistics
The Phase II radio infrastructure upgrade project continued through 2021 and was completed
during the fall of 2021. The pandemic prolonged certain parts of the project until all parts of the
project were signed off on. The Communication’s Center worked closely with the City of Hudson
for the Wisconsin Street water tank refurbishment, which led to the complete removal of all
communication’s equipment from the tank to a temporary site until the water tank was finished.
In April 2021, The Sheriff’s Office went live with the new CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) and RMS
(Records Management System); the system replaced a 21-year-old operating system and resulted
in a huge leap forward in technology and capability. The Sheriff’s Office lead the implementation
and worked for over a year to configure and program the system for use with all Police, Fire and
EMS agencies within the County.
The Sheriff’s Office received the new Mobile Command Center in November 2021, replacing a 20-
year-old vehicle. The new Mobile Command vehicle has several upgrades that will increase its
functionality such as, 10 foot longer overall length, dual slide outs, 40-foot mast with two cameras,
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enhanced audio/visual capacity to manage large scale events and increase situational awareness.
The Mobile Command vehicle “MC1” responded to six events in 2021, including, three Sheriff’s
Office Emergency Response Unit (ERU) incidents and three other incidents involving Emergency
Responders.
2021 TIME (Driver’s license plate and criminal history database) Queries: 2,829,791.
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2021 Telephone Calls Processed
29,185
18%
134,983
82%
All calls inbound and outbound911 Calls
Calls for Service
Burn PermitsTotal Calls
90000
80000
85,244
70000
84,347
79,267
60000
50000
40000
30000
20000
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12,739
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Emergency Management prepares our citizens and response personnel to minimize the loss of
lives and property. Coordinates effective disaster response and recovery efforts in support of local
governments.
Accomplishments and Statistics
2021 brought continued challenges with the pandemic, along with emergency declarations from severe
storms. Emergency management provided operational coordination of services, medical material
management & distribution of PPE, emergency public information & warning, information sharing,
preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. Emergency Management remained very involved with the
state and local weekly/monthly situational calls, briefings, and updates, among multiple several other
agency and facility calls and planning meetings.
Supported operations for mass COVID vaccination clinics for a total of:
o Over 50 clinics were held beginning in January 2021 and ran for 28 weeks.
o Volunteer management – over 160 volunteers and 935 volunteer hours to support clinics
o Over 9,000 doses provided over 28 weeks with largest clinic providing nearly 600 doses
Processed emergency declarations for 3 municipalities. Obtained Wisconsin Disaster Fund (WDF)
funding to support the repair of public infrastructure damages.
o North Hudson, City of Hudson and township of Hudson suffered storm damage on 09/17/21
o$112,621.07 was requested for damage repair due to the storm. $78,834.75 has been received to
date
Updated the Emergency Operations Plan, Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
(EPCRA) Countywide Strategic Hazmat Plan, 9 Off-Site Planning Facilities with Extremely Hazardous
Substances (EHS) and development of 3 new off-site facility plans.
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Accomplishments and Statistics
2021 was a busy year for the Administrative division. In April, the Sheriff’s Office upgraded its records
management system. There was a wholesale change in how records were processed; this required training
and configuration meeting leading up to the go-live date. Once the new software went live, the
Administrative staff had to learn how to utilize the software and make continual changes to utilize the
software’s built-in efficiencies. By the end of the year, we were happy to find the efficiencies we were
promised by the software company had come to fruition; we plan on reorganizing the Administrative
Staff in 2022 by shifting one Law Assistant over to Corrections.
A part of the software upgrade included more ability for the Office to push towards paperless operations.
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In the 4 quarter of 2021, we began to make a push for more paperless operations in Corrections and in
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Field Services. We hope to decrease our printing cost from 32% last year to 50% to 65% in 2023.
Effective 5/14/2021 a new module was implemented for the Open Records/Administrative division.
Since the “go live date” the following number of requests were processed and consisted of:
o 1,100 Open record requests were processed.
o 6,800 pages were produced.
o Requests included 3,400 individual images.
o 435 body camera clips were downloaded and included in the requests.
8,375 cases were archived, which consisted of 125,369 individual pages.
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