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AGENDA
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
September 6, 2022 5:00 PM
Room 1284-County Board Room
Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION OR MOMENT OF SILENCE- FATHER JOHN GERRITTS
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. August 2, 2022 5:00 PM
2. Date of Next Meeting - October 4, 2022 - 5:00 PM
3. Rezonings
1. Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Section 3, Township 31N, Rand
18W, Town of Star Prairie Rezoning 0.333 Acres from R-1 Residential Zoning District
to R-2 Residential Zoning District
4. Any Other Item Deemed Routine by the County Board Chair
PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS
1. Presentation 2021 Audit Report
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
1. Financial Update
1. Government Center Addition Update
2. Financial Report for July 2022
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BUSINESS
1. Resolution Designated Public Safety Answering Point for St. Croix County
2. Resolution to Repurpose The Kitty Rhoades Memorial Memory Care Center to a Medically
Monitored Withdrawal Management Facility
3. Resolution Amending Personnel Policies
4. Resolution Approving County Administrator's Work Plan and Work Plan Report
5. Resolution Approving 2023-2027 Capital Project Plan and Funding for 2023 Capital
Improvement Projects
6. Resolution Authorizing Application for a Lake Monitoring and Protection Grant
7. Consideration of County Administrator Appointment of Dr. Faisal Anwar to the Health and
Human Service Board to fill a Vacant Term Expiring April 2025
8. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 30, Parks of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances to
Clarify Language Regarding Hunting, Trail Cameras, Park Properties, Passes and Fees
ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. Community Development Annual Department Report- Ellen Denzer
2. UW Extension Annual Department Report- Kristen Bruder
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
August 2, 2022 5:00 PM
Room 1284-County Board Room
Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION OR MOMENT OF SILENCE- TIM SACKETT
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived
Lisa Lind St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Shawn Anderson St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Bob Long St. Croix County Chair Present
Cathy Leaf St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Carah Koch St. Croix County Supervisor Remote
Paul Adams St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Paul Berning St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Richard Ottino St. Croix County Supervisor Excused
Bob Feidler St. Croix County Vice-Chair Present
Dave Ostness St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Scott Counter St. Croix County Supervisor Present
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Daniel Hansen St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Ryan Sherley St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Greg Tellijohn St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Mark Carlson St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Mike Barcalow St. Croix County Supervisor Present
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Bob Swanepoel St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Jerry VanSomeren St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Tim Ramberg St. Croix County Supervisor Present
PUBLIC COMMENT
Roy Sjoberg gives CASA update
CONSENT AGENDA
(Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.)
RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Paul Adams, Supervisor
SECONDER: Scott Counter, Supervisor
AYES: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch, Paul
Adams, Paul Berning, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Scott Counter, Daniel
Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow,
Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
EXCUSED: Richard Ottino
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
1. July 5, 2022 5:00 PM
2. Date of Next Meeting - September 6, 2022 5:00 PM
3. Approval of Amendments to Town Zoning Ordinance
1. Town of St. Joseph Rezoning 5.88 Acres from the Rural Mixed Use Zoning District to
the Traditional Commercial Zoning District
4. Any Other Item Deemed Routine by the County Board Chair
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
1. Financial Update
1. Government Center Expansion Update
Administrator Witt gave an update on the project cost of the government center expansion.
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RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. Financial Report for June 2022
Administrator Witt gave brief review of Financial Report
RESULT: DISCUSSED
BUSINESS
1. Resolution Allocating ARPA Funding
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Administrator Witt reviewed reasoning to move remaining ARPA funding into the CIP, both
as a source for a cost over run on the government center project and/or to fund other CIP
projects. Moved by Ostness, seconded by Counter to approve resolution. Motion carried
17-0.
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Dave Ostness, Supervisor
SECONDER: Scott Counter, Supervisor
AYES: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch, Paul
Adams, Paul Berning, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Scott Counter, Daniel
Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow,
Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
EXCUSED: Richard Ottino
2. Resolution Amending Personnel Policies
HR Director Haycraft reviewed two personnel policy changes. Moved by Ostness, seconded
by Counter to approve resolution. Motion carried 17-0.
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Dave Ostness, Supervisor
SECONDER: Scott Counter, Supervisor
AYES: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch, Paul
Adams, Paul Berning, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Scott Counter, Daniel
Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow,
Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
EXCUSED: Richard Ottino
3. Resolution Establishing Library Levy
Administrator Witt explained how rural library circulation is calculated. This resolution is a
base format without anything additional added. It can be amended if something with the
Hudson library changes. Moved by Berning, seconded by Hansen to adopt resolution.
Motion carried 17-0.
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RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Paul Berning, Supervisor
SECONDER: Daniel Hansen, Supervisor
AYES: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch, Paul
Adams, Paul Berning, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Scott Counter, Daniel
Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow,
Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
EXCUSED: Richard Ottino
4. Resolution Regarding Opioid Settlement
Administrator Witt explained securitization of opioid settlement and use of funds. Moved
by Ostness, seconded by Hansen to approve resolution. Motion carried 17-0.
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Dave Ostness, Supervisor
SECONDER: Daniel Hansen, Supervisor
AYES: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch, Paul
Adams, Paul Berning, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Scott Counter, Daniel
Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow,
Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
EXCUSED: Richard Ottino
5. Stanton Farmland Heritage Preservation Ag Enterprise Area Petition
Supervisor Hansen explained resolution. Moved by Hansen, seconded by Counter to
approve resolution. Motion carried 17-0.
RESULT: ADOPTED BY BOARD OF SUPERVISOR \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Daniel Hansen, Supervisor
SECONDER: Scott Counter, Supervisor
AYES: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch, Paul
Adams, Paul Berning, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Scott Counter, Daniel
Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow,
Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
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EXCUSED: Richard Ottino
6. Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Section 26, Township 29N, Range 16W,
Town of Baldwin - Rezoning 1.38 acres from C-3 Commercial to R-1 Residential Zoning
District
John Hilgers presented information on rezoning. Moved by Hansen, seconded by Van
Someren to adopt ordinance. Motion carried 17-0.
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RESULT: ENACTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Daniel Hansen, Supervisor
SECONDER: Jerry VanSomeren, Supervisor
AYES: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Carah Koch, Paul
Adams, Paul Berning, Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Scott Counter, Daniel
Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow,
Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
EXCUSED: Richard Ottino
ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. Annual Department Report- Register of Deeds Beth Pabst
Beth Pabst presented annual report.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. Annual Department Report- Veterans Services- Phillip Landgraf
Phil Landgraff presented annual report.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
3. Annual Department Report- Highway Department Robbie Krejci
Robbie Krejci presented annual report.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chair Long reminded Supervisor about mandated services review. ADRC 14 year anniversary.
National Night Out tonight.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 5:57pm.
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Ordinance No.
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION
3, TOWNSHIP 31N, RAND 18W, TOWN OF STAR PRAIRIE
REZONING 0.333 ACRES FROM R-1 RESIDENTIAL ZONING
DISTRICT TO R-2 RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
Ellen Denzer, Director, Community Development
DATE: September 6, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Section 3, Township
31N, Rand 18W, Town of Star Prairie Rezoning 0.333 Acres from R-1
Residential Zoning District to R-2 Residential Zoning District
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Joan B. Wright Trust has applied to rezone 0.33 acres of land in the Town of Star Prairie
from the R-1 Residential District to the R-2 Residential Zoning District.
A Class II notice was published in the Star Observer on August 4, 2022 and August 11, 2022,
establishing a public hearing on August 18, 2022 at 5:00 PM with the St. Croix County
Community Development Committee 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 SECTION
3, TOWNSHIP 31N, RAND 18W, TOWN OF STAR PRAIRIE
REZONING 0.333 ACRES FROM R-1 RESIDENTIAL ZONING
DISTRICT TO R-2 RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT
1 The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors does hereby ordain as follows:
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3 The St. Croix County Code of Ordinances, Land Use and Development, for the County of St.
4 Croix, Wisconsin, is hereby amended by rezoning the following legally described parcel:
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6 COMMENCING at the northwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 3; thence on
7 an assumed bearing of South 01 degrees 44 minutes 05 seconds West along the west line of said
8 Northwest Quarter a distance of 1547.23 feet; thence South 89 degrees 31 minutes 46 seconds
9 East a distance of 2571.44 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING of land to be described; thence
10 South 40 degrees 08 minutes 30 seconds West a distance of 117.33 feet; thence North 89 degrees
11 12 minutes 39 seconds East a distance of 163.64 feet; thence North 36 degrees 38 minutes 33
12 seconds East a distance of 113.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 31 minutes 46 seconds West a
13 distance of 155.43 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
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15 Containing 14,513 square feet, being 0.333 acres, more or less.
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17 From R-1 Residential Zoning District to R-2 Residential Zoning District:
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19 The official zoning map of the Town of Star Prairie on file in the Community Development
20 Department shall be amended in accordance with this ordinance. This ordinance shall be
21 effective upon passage and publication as provided in Wis. Stat. § 59.14.
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23 This ordinance shall not be codified.
Administrative Approval:
08/18/22
08/18/22Community Development CommitteeRECOMMENDED
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St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement Majority of Supervisors Present
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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, August 18, 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: Joan Wright
LOCATION: Part of the North ½ of Section 3, Township 31N, Range 18W, Town of Star
Prairie, St. Croix County, Wisconsin
ADDRESS: Adjacent to and south of property located at 2355 West Cedar Lane, New
Richmond, WI 54017
REQUEST: Rezone 0.333 acres from the R-1 Residential 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: St. Croix County Community Development Committee
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ST. CROIX COUNTY, WISCONSIN
AUDIT SUMMARY
DECEMBER 31, 2021
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ST. CROIX COUNTY, WISCONSIN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2021
AUDIT REPORT SUMMARY 1
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTATIONS 2
NEW ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING STANDARDS 6
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Audit Report Summary
We prepared this Audit Summary in conjunction with our audit of St. Croix CountyÓs (County) financial
statements for the year ended December 31, 2021. The following is a summary of reports we have
issued:
General County
Audit Opinion
The financial statements are fairly stated. We issued what is known as an ÐunmodifiedÑ audit
opinion.
Internal Controls
Our report on internal control included the following deficiencies in internal controls over financial
reporting. Please refer to the schedule of findings and questioned costs included in the Financial
Statements and Supplementary Information Report for full details regarding these control deficiencies.
Material Weaknesses:
2021-001 Material Audit Adjustments
2021-002 Limited Segregation of Duties
Compliance and Internal Controls Over Compliance
As part of our audit, we tested the CountyÓs compliance with the requirements of laws, regulations,
contracts and grants applicable to its federal and state programs as well as the CountyÓs internal
controls over compliance. No findings were reported.
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Audit Opinion
The financial statements are fairly stated. We issued what is known as an ÐunmodifiedÑ audit opinion.
Other Items
As part of our audit, we also provided assistance with the following reports:
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Unaudited Form A (Due May 15)
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Federal Single Audit Data Collection Form (Due September 30)
Preparation of Medicare and Medicaid Cost Reports
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APPENDIX A
FINANCIAL STATEMENT NOTATIONS
(Prepared in Conjunction with 2021 Audit)
The following information has been derived from managementÓs financial statements. These tables are
not intended to present all of the information and disclosures required by accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America. Rather, the tables presented below are offered for
the purpose of providing a multi-year trend analysis for discussion purposes. We were not engaged nor
do we provide an opinion on the tables presented below. Please contact the St. Croix County
Administration Office for copies of managementÓs financial statements and refer to the independent
auditorsÓ report included therein for the opinions issued in connection with those financial statements.
1General Fund: The General fund is the general operating fund of the County. It is used to account for all
financial resources which are not required to be accounted for in another fund.
2021202020192018
General Fund Balance Sheet Summary:
Cash and Investments27,230,007$ 21,300,891$ 18,937,340$ 17,449,289$
Taxes Receivable:
Current24,642,494 24,291,645 23,585,996 23,383,184
Delinquent & Tax Deeds1,074,365 1,380,830 1,200,319 1,254,467
Due from Other Funds343,018 200,008 - 357,292
Long-Term Receivables255,833 290,000
Other Receivables2,939,601 2,614,982 2,344,667 2,729,606
Investment in Public-Entity Risk Pool720,214 720,214 720,214 720,214
Prepayments/Other15,957 11,822 - 34,428
Total Assets57,221,489$ 50,810,392$ 46,788,536$ 45,928,480$
Current Payables8,890,660$ 3,032,187$ 2,400,543$ 2,424,791$
Deferred Inflows24,642,494 24,291,645 23,649,962 23,084,920
Total Liabilities and Deferred Inflows33,533,154 27,323,832 26,050,505 25,509,711
Fund Balance:
Nonspendable2,066,369 2,112,866 1,920,533 2,009,109
Restricted14,079 43,167 62,239 50,262
Assigned1,855,027 1,794,635 1,591,333 1,119,374
Unassigned19,752,860 19,535,892 17,163,926 17,240,024
Total Fund Balance23,688,335 23,486,560 20,738,031 20,418,769
Total Liabilities Fund Balance57,221,489$ 50,810,392$ 46,788,536$ 45,928,480$
Current Year Change:
Total Fund Balance201,775$ 2,748,529$ 319,262$ (2,091,760)$
Unassigned Fund Balance216,968$ 2,371,966$ (76,098)$ (2,096,821)$
Total Expenditures$ 41,607,41541,861,507$ 38,845,143$ 37,844,771$
% of Unassigned Fund Balance to
General Fund Expenditures47.2%47.0%44.2%45.6%
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT NOTATIONS (CONTINUED)
(Prepared in Conjunction with 2021 Audit)
Special Revenue funds are used to account for the proceeds of specific revenue
2Special Revenue Funds:
sources that are restricted to expenditures for specified purposes.
2021202020192018
Health and Human Services Fund:
Year-End Balance:
Restricted14,876$ 82,852$ 61,561$ 61,561$
Assigned3,693,281 2,592,797 1,759,280 1,845,965
Total3,708,157 2,675,649 1,820,841 1,907,526
Current Year Change 854,8081,032,508 (86,685) 507,992
6,482,6486,673,880 6,100,758
Current Year Levy
Other Special Revenue Funds:
Year-End Fund Balances:
Jail Assessment Fund424,234 355,321 423,271 343,871
K-9 Fund(1,405) 41,596 55,204 (3,709)
St. Croix Valley Drug Task Force26,773 13,885 25,948 9,957
County Drug Fund10,549 23,073 12,129 (10,182)
Stop Drugs Fund(6,215) (4,874) (1,319) 4,025
Land Records212,709 193,490 106,993 47,841
Dog License Fund29,739 20,929 30,450 27,736
Capital Projects Funds: Capital Project funds are used to account for financial resources to be used for the
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acquisition or construction of major capital facilities other than those financed from proprietary funds.
2021202020192018
St. Croix River Crossing$ --$ 468,640$ -$
Capital Projects Funds8,144,094 7,861,218 14,038,421 15,240,645
Totals8,144,094$ 7,861,218$ 14,507,061$ 15,240,645$
Debt Service Funds: Debt Service Funds are used for the accumulation of financial resources to be used for payment
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of long-term debt principal, interest and related fees.
2021202020192018
Debt Service Fund(366,096)$ 323,156$ 356,373$ 3,513,614$
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT NOTATIONS (CONTINUED)
(Prepared in Conjunction with 2021 Audit)
Enterprise Funds: Enterprise Funds are used to account for operations that are financed and operated in a
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manner similar to private business enterprise--where the intent of the governing body is that the costs of
providing the services is to be recovered from those using the services.
Health Care Campus
2021202020192018
Balance Sheet Summary:
Operating Cash and Investments798,411$ -$ 32,336$ -$
Resident Trust Cash8,692 8,620 8,620 8,277
Donation Fund Cash 28,963 12,764 21,960 21,102
Accounts Receivable490,394 555,990 350,914 449,207
WRS Pension Asset/Deferred Outflows2,513,859 1,836,209 1,420,522 1,160,919
Capital Assets (net)18,342,737 18,922,572 19,473,493 20,106,993
Total Assets22,183,056$ 21,336,155$ 21,307,845$ 21,746,498$
Current Liabilities319,000$ 455,954$ 417,796$ 843,755$
Patients Trust Funds Payable8,692 7,922 8,620 7,577
Vested Benefits/OPEB298,140 264,529 235,908 215,641
WRS Liability & WRS Deferred Inflow2,072,751 1,647,544 1,245,221 802,027
Total Liabilities2,698,583 2,375,949 1,907,545 1,869,000
Net Position:
Net Investment in Capital Assets18,342,737 18,922,572 19,473,493 20,106,993
Restricted975,538 562,680 21,960 428,488
Unrestricted 166,198 (525,046) (95,153) (657,983)
Total Net Position19,484,473 18,960,206 19,400,300 19,877,498
Total Liabilities and Net Position22,183,056$ 21,336,155$ 21,307,845$ 21,746,498$
Current Year Change in Net Position:
Net Change before Transfers/Levy524,267$ (440,094)$ (477,198)$ (58,861)$
Transfers and Capital Contributions- - - -
Change in Net Position524,267$ (440,094)$ (477,198)$ (58,861)$
Highway Department
2021202020192018
Balance Sheet Summary:
Cash and Investments8,278,784$ 7,334,830$ 6,072,302$ 4,034,358$
Accounts Receivable1,027,268 1,091,376 1,213,889 766,823
Other Assets/Prepayments1,034,584 934,186 1,083,791 862,524
WRS Pension Asset/Deferred Outflows2,878,349 3,358,285 3,245,207 2,806,332
Capital Assets (net)36,359,890 36,667,400 36,105,532 11,150,566
Total Assets49,578,875$ 49,386,077$ 47,720,721$ 19,620,603$
Current Liabilities977,616$ 989,026$ 553,516$ 550,718$
Unearned Revenues1,587,486 1,400,975 1,167,644 392,208
Vested Benefits/OPEB853,121 959,677 2,061,079 2,497,836
WRS Liability & WRS Deferred Inflow2,826,772 3,556,523 3,134,407 1,938,773
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Net Position:
Net Investment in Capital Assets36,359,890 36,667,400 36,105,532 11,150,566
Restricted for WRS Pension Asset1,073,599 998,370 - 984,791
Unrestricted5,900,391 4,814,106 4,698,543 2,105,711
Total Net Position43,333,880 42,479,876 40,804,075 14,241,068
Total Liabilities and Net Position49,578,875$ 49,386,077$ 47,720,721$ 19,620,603$
Net Cash, Receivables and Payables8,328,436$ 7,437,180$ 6,732,675$ 4,250,463$
Change in Net Position$ 1,675,801854,004$ 26,563,007$ (101,152)$
Current Year Levy$ 6,064,2046,112,201$ 6,015,904$ 5,990,777$
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT NOTATIONS (CONTINUED)
(Prepared in Conjunction with 2021 Audit)
Internal Service funds are used to account for the financing of goods or services
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provided by one department or agency to other departments or agencies of the County, or to other
governmental units, on a cost reimbursement basis.
2021202020192018
Year-End Balances:
Liability Insurance Fund3,407,066$ 3,107,720$ 3,285,665$ 3,121,885$
Health Insurance Funds2,356,848 3,700,880 4,008,871 3,602,135
Workers Compensation Fund623,384 438,444 308,482 93,285
Retirement Health Savings Fund405,312 785,311 26,009 (17,656)
Health Retirement Liability Fund- - 1,318,077 2,224,024
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y Fleet156,898 74,348 65,586 19,956
Total Internal Service Funds6,949,508$ 8,106,703$ 9,012,690$ 9,043,629$
7Long-Term Obligations2021202020192018
General Obligation Bonds48,525,000$ 51,205,000$ 53,005,000$ 46,060,000$
gation Notes6,348,000 8,104,000 7,000,000 8,310,000
General Obli
State Trust Fund Loan- - 3,753,078 7,072,353
G.O. Debt Subtotal54,873,000 59,309,000 63,758,078 61,442,353
Compensated Absences4,383,221 4,386,560 4,491,788 4,232,744
OPEB Liability 1,296,9261,116,299 5,711,075 4,741,454
WRS Pension (Asset) Liability 14,298,534 7,907,009(7,293,857) (6,129,308)
Unamortized Bond Premium750,368 1,072,857 1,395,346 1,179,168
Total Long-Term Obligations75,421,422$ 58,771,486$ 83,263,296$ 65,466,411$
Borrowing Capacity (5% of eq. value)$ 576,705,730621,964,415$ 531,015,910$ 484,041,740$
General Obligation Debt as
Percent of Debt Limitation8.8%10.3%12.0%12.7%
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NEW ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING STANDARDS
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has issued new accounting standards
that may restate portions of these financial statements in future periods. Listed below are the
statements and a short summary of the standardÓs objective.
New accounting standards effective for the December 31, 2022 financial statements include:
GASB Statement No. 87, Leases. This statement establishes authoritative guidance for
accounting for leases. In addition to defining how to record leasing transactions, the
statement also defines requirements for reporting leasing arrangement details within the
financial statements.
GASB Statement No. 91, Guidance on Conduit Debt. This statement addresses other
scenarios, such as leases, that are sometimes associated with conduit debt issuances. It
also requires the disclosure of the outstanding balance of all conduit debt, along with a
description of each type of conduit debt commitment (and organized by these types).
GASB Statement No 92, Omnibus 2020, This statement enhances comparability in
accounting and financial reporting and improves the consistency of authoritative literature by
addressing practice issues that have been identified during implementation and application
of certain GASB statements.
GASB Statement No 93, Replacement of Interbank Offered Rates, This statement
requires removal of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) as the benchmark interest
rate for agreements in which variable payments are made or received.
GASB Statement No 97, Certain Component Unit Criteria, and Accounting and
Financial Reporting for Internal Code Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plans Î an
amendment of GASB Statements No. 14 and No. 84, and a supersession of GASB
Statement No. 32, This statement changes accounting and reporting for fiduciary
component units, benefit plans reported as fiduciary activities and reporting of Internal
Revenue Code Section 457 deferred compensation pension plans.
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110 GeneralCommittees/Commissions165,42696,499167,68197,81469,86741.67%
110 General1320 Corporation Counsel620,050360,800605,177353,831251,34641.53%
110 General1410 Administrator454,058263,936432,836252,384180,45341.69%
110 General1420 County Clerk295,550163,144322,381177,579144,80344.92%
110 General1430 Human Resources547,117319,152557,854325,415232,43941.67%
110 General1440 Elections66,37445,354149,75088,26561,48541.06%
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110 GeneralTechnology2,435,0121,363,8212,529,8501,472,8651,056,98541.78%
110 General1510 Finance746,521429,468616,720348,051268,66943.56%
110 General1520 County Treasurer555,671312,859421,779298,815122,96329.15%
110 General1610 Facilities2,058,6141,105,1252,028,2881,292,453735,83536.28%
110 General5110 Library1,136,586663,0091,096,258639,484456,77441.67%
115 Contingency1010 Unallocated100,00058,3333,103,64858,3333,045,31598.12%
295 Dog LicenseAll Cost Centers20,57615,99020,00015,7294,27121.35%
Debt Service FundsAll Cost Centers5,430,6203,167,8625,722,0776,953,143-1,231,066-21.51%
Internal Service FundsAll Cost Centers12,278,7787,430,52412,810,0008,214,5624,595,43835.87%
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110 General3600 Sanitation86,82833,34186,88832,26954,61862.86%
110 General5400 Recreation Facilities85,00049,58380,00046,66733,33341.67%
110 General5620 UW Extension260,254151,728270,735165,468105,26738.88%
110 General6400 Zoning Dept1,966,2301,153,6941,918,8471,123,070795,77741.47%
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110 GeneralDevelopment Corp117,00068,250117,00068,25048,75041.67%
120 ParksAll Cost Centers1,058,483696,609864,707432,245432,46250.01%
125 RecyclingAll Cost Centers213,406209,440215,222204,64510,5774.91%
130 Land and Water ConservationAll Cost Centers627,384250,651978,260192,320785,94080.34%
250 Land Records Retained FeesAll Cost Centers242,884160,420264,962170,42494,53835.68%
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225 Health and Human Services4320 CCS4,718,0051,128,8036,082,4831,258,8694,823,61479.30%
225 Health and Human Services4410 Economic Support1,359,662548,9391,232,489583,793648,69652.63%
225 Health and Human Services4510 Children Services6,001,3972,873,2585,833,1393,317,6672,515,47243.12%
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225 Health and Human ServicesResource Center2,166,8611,119,8052,112,3641,204,709907,65542.97%
4920 Health & Human
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110 General1240 Medical Examiner401,577230,162380,343224,967155,37640.85%
110 General1250 Justice Services327,595127,291764,264323,627440,63657.66%
110 General1310 District Attorney1,247,485697,9471,297,191734,573562,61843.37%
110 General1330 Child Support786,740392,720823,989413,432410,55749.83%
110 General2110 Law Enforcement7,964,9024,541,6738,539,2975,028,1373,511,16041.12%
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110 GeneralDetention4,402,2342,570,5734,494,8032,625,1781,869,62441.60%
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110 GeneralManagement173,20755,517178,68345,395133,28874.59%
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110 General1320 Corporation Counsel576,140290,549605,177297,111308,06650.91%
110 General1410 Administrator351,232160,730432,836182,204250,63257.90%
110 General1420 County Clerk305,270167,998322,381164,635157,74748.93%
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110 General1510 Finance616,595271,093616,720263,413353,30757.29%
110 General1520 County Treasurer361,952210,085421,779220,036201,74347.83%
110 General1610 Facilities2,068,8411,113,1312,028,2881,293,959734,32936.20%
110 General4500 Social Services0-0-- -
110 General5110 Library1,136,5881,136,5881,096,2581,096,223350.00%
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295 Dog LicenseAll Cost Centers11,7667,48620,00014,3555,64528.23%
Debt Service FundsAll Cost Centers6,089,8725,304,9275,722,0775,281,293440,7847.70%
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110 General3600 Sanitation77,4083,55586,8883,98582,90295.41%
110 General5200 Park Properties2,5672,5670-- -
110 General5400 Recreation Facilities85,00085,00080,00080,00000.00%
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110 GeneralDevelopment Corp117,86987,121117,00058,23558,76550.23%
120 ParksAll Cost Centers809,334415,459864,707414,383450,32452.08%
125 RecyclingAll Cost Centers214,135166,541215,222149,27365,94930.64%
130 Land and Water ConservationAll Cost Centers792,351419,957978,260325,136653,12466.76%
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225 Health and Human Services4310 Behavioral Health4,935,1702,734,0795,951,8252,012,5243,939,30066.19%
225 Health and Human Services4320 CCS4,639,3632,449,7186,082,4832,426,4523,656,03160.11%
225 Health and Human Services4410 Economic Support1,201,467631,7061,232,489691,191541,29843.92%
225 Health and Human Services4510 Children Services6,024,2193,181,3175,833,1393,167,3672,665,77345.70%
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION DESIGNATED PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT
FOR ST. CROIX COUNTY
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
Scott Knudson, Sheriff, Sheriff's Office
DATE: September 6, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Designated Public Safety Answering Point for St. Croix County
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
If approved, this resolution will designate the St. Croix County Sheriff Emergency
Communications Center as the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for the entire county.
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ResolutionNo.
RESOLUTION DESIGNATED PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT
FOR ST. CROIX COUNTY
1 WHEREAS,2019 Wisconsin Act 26 requires the Wisconsin Department of Military
2 Affairs to provide grants to one public safety answering point in each county that meets the
3 eligibility criteria and grant purposes identified in Wis. Admin. Code § DMA 2.05; and
4
5 WHEREAS,Wis. Admin. Code § DMA 2.03 requires that each county designate a
6
7 apply for grants in that county; and
8
9 WHEREAS,the designated public safety answering point for St. Croix County,
10 Wisconsin is the only public safety answering point eligible to apply for grants for the life of the
11 grant program in St. Croix County, Wisconsin.
12
13 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the St. Croix County Board of
14 Supervisors, that the St Croix County Sheriff Emergency Communications Center is hereby
15 selected as the designated public safety answering point for St. Croix County.
Legal Fiscal Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: There is no financial impact.
09/1/22Public Protection & Judiciary Committee
08/04/22Public Protection & Judiciary CommitteeAPPROVED
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NPWFS;Cathy Leaf, Supervisor
TFDPOEFS;Paul Adams, Supervisor
BZFT;Cathy Leaf, Paul Adams, Bob Feidler, Mark Carlson
FYDVTFE;Tim Ramberg
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Vote Confirmation.
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement Majority of Supervisors Present
Christine Hines, County Clerk
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION TO REPURPOSE THE KITTY RHOADES MEMORIAL
MEMORY CARE CENTER TO A MEDICALLY MONITORED
WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT FACILITY
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
Heather Amos, Corporation Counsel, Office of Corporation Counsel
DATE: September 6, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution to Repurpose The Kitty Rhoades Memorial Memory Care
Center to a Medically Monitored Withdrawal Management Facility
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The St. Croix County Health and Human Services Department (HHS) is applying for up to $1
million through a Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) grant to develop and operate
a 10-16 bed Medically Monitored Withdrawal Management service for adults in St. Croix County
who suffer from addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions.
The St. Croix County Board has allocated $150,000 of ARPA funding for withdrawal management
services that can be used to supplement the grant award. This service would
operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
HHS proposes contracting with Kai Shin Clinic to be the primary service provider, but will also
work with area hospitals, law enforcement, recovery housing providers, neighboring counties,
and other community providers in support of this effort.
The withdrawal management service is designed to provide medical and behavioral health care
for persons who are intoxicated and/or in withdrawal from any substance and who may also
have co-occurring mental health conditions.
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The service would be the first of its kind in Wisconsin and would reduce the time spent by
law enforcement when responding to crisis calls, improve client care, reduce emergency
department admissions, and provide a cost-effective alternative in a community based
setting.
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION TO REPURPOSE THE KITTY RHOADES MEMORIAL
MEMORY CARE CENTER TO A MEDICALLY MONITORED
WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT FACILITY
1 WHEREAS, in 2016, St. Croix County completed building a ten (10) bed community-
2 based residential facility that would provide services for individuals with dementia in New
3 Richmond, Wisconsin as part of the Health Care Campus; and
4
5 WHEREAS, on September 13, 2016, the St. Croix County Health and Human Services
6 Board unanimously supported naming the ten (10) bed community-based residential facility as
7
8 Services Secretary Kitty Rhoades; and
9
10 WHEREAS, on October 4, 2016, the Resolution to Name the Ten (10) Bed Community-
11 Based Residential Facility in Honor of Department of Health Services Secretary Kitty Rhoades
12 was adopted by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors as Resolution 41 (2016); and
13
14 WHEREAS, The Kitty Rhoades Memorial Memory Care Center has not been opened to
15 serve clients in the past two (2) years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and staffing shortages; and
16
17 WHEREAS, St. Croix County has a need in the community to provide withdrawal
18 management services designed to provide medical and behavioral health care for persons who
19 are intoxicated and/or in withdrawal from any substance and who may also have co-occurring
20 mental health conditions; and
21
22 WHEREAS, the closest facility to St. Croix County that offers withdrawal management
23 services for withdrawal from alcohol or other substances is L.E. Phillips in Chippewa Falls,
24 Wisconsin, if that facility has an available bed; and
25
26 WHEREAS, often times individuals who need withdrawal management services are
27 being treated in local emergency departments due to the lack of bed availability in Western
28 Wisconsin; and
29
30 WHEREAS, a local medically monitored withdrawal management services for adults in
31 St. Croix County is supported by local law enforcement and the St. Croix County
32 Office; and
33
34 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Board previously allocated $150,000 of ARPA
35 funding for withdrawal management services; and
36
37 WHEREAS, St. Croix County Health and Human Services Department is applying for
38 up to a $1 million grant through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to develop and
39 operate a 10 to 16 bed medically monitored withdrawal management services for adults who
40 suffer from addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions; and
41
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42 WHEREAS, between the grant through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services
43 and the ARPA funds previously allocated for withdrawal management services, St. Croix County
44 will be able to contract with the Kai Shin Clinic to be the primary service provider for medically
45 monitored withdrawal management services in St. Croix County; and
46
47 WHEREAS, the request to repurpose The Kitty Rhoades Memorial Memory Care Center
48 as a medically monitored withdrawal management facility is for a short time period,
49 approximately two (2) years in length,which is the life of the anticipated grant funding.
50
51 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the St. Croix County Board of
52 Supervisors that use of The Kitty Rhoades Memorial Memory Care Center be modified to be
53 utilized as a medically monitored withdrawal management facility.
54
55
Legal Fiscal Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: The financial impact is unknown at this time. It will be the difference between
operating as Memory Care Center and a Withdrawal Management Facility.
08/9/22
08/09/22Administration CommitteeAPPROVED
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TFDPOEFS;Bob Feidler, Supervisor
BZFT;Long, Koch, Berning, Feidler, Counter
Vote Confirmation.
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St. Croix County Board ofSupervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement Majority of Supervisors Present
Christine Hines, County Clerk
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Program Design
3.2.1 Proposed Services
The St. Croix County Health and Human Services Department (HHS) proposes to develop a 10-
16 bed community-based withdrawal management service that provides care 24 hours a day, 7
days a week, 365 days per year in a community-based setting for adults withdrawing from any
substance and who may also have co-occurring mental health conditions. Services would align
with Wisconsin Department of Human Services (DHS) Administrative Code §§§ ch. DHS 75.56,
Adult Residential Integrated Behavioral Health Stabilization Service and American Society of
Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria, Level 3.7, Medically-Monitored Inpatient Withdrawal
Management, Co-Occurring Enhanced.
St. Croix County proposes to contract with Kai Shin Clinic to provide medically-monitored, co-
occurring-enhanced withdrawal management services for St. Croix County residents and
potentially other western region counties in Wisconsin. Kai Shi founder and Medical
Director, Dr. Alana Sasaki, is an Addiction Medicine Physician who holds an unrestricted license
to practice medicine and a DEA X-Waiver for prescribing Suboxone. Dr. Sasaki will serve as the
Medical Director for withdrawal management services and Kai Shin Clinic will provide on-site
Registered Nurse coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Kai Shin Clinic will offer safe
withdrawal from any substance, offer medication-assisted treatment options, and provide
therapeutic mental health and addictions support as outlined in Administrative Code §§§ ch. 75.56.
St. Croix County will provide additional support and linkages for referral and continuing care
through community-based county employees hired through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
funding. These community-based positions include case managers, peer recovery support
specialists and behavioral health professionals who serve as co-responders with law enforcement.
Finally, HHS and Kai Shin Clinic will partner with Western Wisconsin Health (WWH) to
coordinate care when withdrawal management patients require more intensive medical care
beyond the scope of services provided in a medically-monitored withdrawal management
environment. WWH is a private hospital located in Baldwin, Wisconsin, who shares an interest in
building a more robust system of care for persons suffering from addiction and co-occurring
mental health disorders. Patients may be transferred to the hospital if necessary and conversely
referred from the hospital to the withdrawal management service once the patient is medically
stabilized. Referral to additional substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health treatment
services will be pursued through county-operated programs and community partner organizations
who specialize in treating people with substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health
needs.
Currently, community-based, medically-monitored withdrawal management services are not
available in the Western region of Wisconsin. Persons requiring these services are currently
treated in hospital emergency departments, transported great distances by law enforcement to other
facilities (dependent on bed availability), placed in jail settings, or go untreated. Through offering
a withdrawal management service locally, St. Croix County would fill this critical gap in care to
better meet the needs of our residents. Also, the development of community-based withdrawal
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management services as a short-term stabilization option, (and in addition to crisis services already
offered through St. Croix County)
supported by DHS. Providing a local alternative for law enforcement would reduce transportation
time and expense, avoid lengthy medical clearance protocols for admission, and reduce the burden
on the Winnebago Mental Health institute and area hospitals. Furthermore, the St. Croix County
HHS Director and Behavioral Health Administrator are members of a state-wide steering
committee to develop strategies for improving the justice system and community response to
individuals with behavioral health needs. This steering committee resulted from a regional summit
held in Vermont in May 2022, facilitated by the National Judicial Task Force to Examine State
The purpose of this steering committee in many ways mirrors
the Crisis Now objectives by developing evidence-based alternatives for diverting people with
behavioral health disorders away from the court system and toward treatment and community-
based services. Again, the goal for all of these efforts aligns with preventing persons with
addiction and mental health needs from cycling through the courts, hospitals and jails, which
actually may exacerbate the crisis situation and lead to poor outcomes. The synergy of moving
forward with the Crisis Now model and the State Court steering committee efforts, combined with
unique opportunity to make meaningful changes to our current system of care while reducing costs
and burden to law enforcement and hospital-based systems resulting in better outcomes for our
residents.
3.2.2 Area and Population to be Served
Target Population
The withdrawal management service would be available to any adult in St. Croix County (or
partnering counties) who meets ASAM criteria for this level of care. The target population would
consist of those persons who are acutely intoxicated and/or experiencing withdrawal from any
substance or combination of substances, and who may also have co-occurring mental health
conditions. Patients seeking services will not be excluded from participation, denied benefits, or
otherwise be subject to discrimination in any manner on the basis of race, culture, ethnicity, gender
identity, religion, age, or disability.
This service is primarily intended for individuals whose SUD has progressed to the point that
withdrawal management becomes a priority in their treatment planning. The service will provide
care for persons who require management of their intoxication and/or withdrawal symptoms to
relieve those symptoms and provide an opportunity to initiate recovery-focused treatment
planning. Admission to ASAM Level 3.7 Withdrawal Management services would primarily
pertain to individuals whose withdrawal signs and symptoms are sufficiently severe to require 24-
hour inpatient care, and who require 24- hour observation and monitoring, but who do not require
an acute care setting within a hospital.
Access
Persons may access withdrawal management services in a variety of ways, through: self-referral;
referral by an acquaintance and/or friend; family member; via law enforcement as an alternative
to jail/arrest, and; through other community providers or hospitals. Hospital referrals will likely
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occur when a patient either presents at the hospital but does not require services at a hospital level
of care, or when a patient is treated at the hospital for severe symptoms and is deemed appropriate
for a step-down in care intensity. Persons may access services through calling ahead or presenting
on-site for care. Withdrawal management services would be listed on the St. Croix County web
site with information about the service and how to access care.
Screening
Regardless of referral path, clinic staff will screen all individuals requesting care in order to
determine if they meet admission criteria for medically-monitored withdrawal management
services under ASAM Level 3.7. Screenings may occur over the phone, in-person, via
documentation provided by another health care provider, or some combination of these methods.
Medical personnel will determine if intoxication and/or withdrawal symptom severity (as well as
any co-occurring mental health or physical health complications) require a higher level of care, or
if the individual has other medical needs or are exhibiting behavioral concerns that may prevent
admission. Kai Shin Clinic will have written policies and procedures for the assessment of safety
and consideration of safety risks to the patient and others prior to admitting. If the patient is
determined to require a higher level of care, they would be referred to WWH or another local
hospital/provider to receive appropriate services. Medical staff will also screen for communicable
diseases such as Tuberculosis and COVID-19. Admission to withdrawal management services
generally occurs immediately following medical screening, with continued monitoring in a private
room or lobby area.
Intake
Once a person has been screened for admission and demonstrates the ability to complete the intake
process (within 24 hours of admission), staff will orient them to services, begin gathering detailed
and relevant health and medication history, and complete all other required admission documents.
All patients will be asked to sign an initial consent for services (if not completed during screening
process) and be provided an opportunity to sign consent forms to contact family or other concerned
persons. Any consent forms or other documents signed while the person was impaired will be
reviewed once the patient has cleared. Additionally, as a part of the initial screening and intake
process, valuables will be documented and stored in a locked safe and other belonging will be
searched for weapons or contraband in front of, and with the permission of, the patient before
. An opportunity to shower may be offered depending
on ambulatory status with alternative clothing provided (such as hospital scrubs) with the offer to
wash the patients clothing that they came in with. The patient will be provided a private room to
sleep/rest as needed, with medical staff monitoring vital signs at time intervals consistent with
withdrawal protocols and medical needs. Medical staff will also attend to any minor medical needs
(cuts, abrasions, and other minor injuries). A determination will be made by medical staff/Medical
Director as to any medications that might be indicated to ease withdrawal symptoms. All
medications will be managed by medical staff and secured in accordance with regulations to
prevent unauthorized access.
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Assessment & Treatment Planning
Clinical assessment and level of care placement will be reviewed at the next clinical consultation
staffing following intake. Within 48 hours of admission a preliminary treatment plan will be
developed with the patient, involving anticipated length of stay recommendations and on-going
care recommendations beyond or in conjunction with withdrawal management services. A
treatment plan consistent with DHS 75.24 (13) will be developed within 4 days of admission (this
will typically occur during days 2 or The preliminary and on-
going treatment plan will include a determination and ongoing review of the level of observation
Treatment plans will be reviewed daily in a multi-disciplinary staff meeting during the patients
stay in the facility. Recommendations and referrals for continued SUD treatment and/or
community support services will be determined by ASAM criteria and person-centered goal
planning.
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) options will be available for interested and eligible patients
to assist with continued management of withdrawal symptoms. MAT bridges the biological and
behavioral components of addiction, and prescribed medications normalize brain chemistry,
relieve physiological cravings, and normalize body functions without negative withdrawal effects.
Service Provision
Kai Shin Clinic will provide all services as outlined in §§§ ch. DHS 75.56. St. Croix County staff
and WWH hospital will also assist and partner with Kai Shin Clinic to ensure continuity of patient
care. Services will be provided in a warm, welcoming environment with a trauma-informed focus.
St. Croix County and Kai Shin Clinic understand that
persons who are intoxicated and/or in withdrawal from substances, a disproportionate percentage
of this population is likely to have experienced trauma in their past as a result of their substance
use. Therefore, a trauma-informed approach will be inherent in all services provided to withdrawal
management patients. The treatment team will utilize guidance from the Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP, #57):
Trauma-Informed Care in a Behavioral Health Environment, to assure service delivery aligns with
evidence-based guidance. As TIP 57 indicates, -informed care (TIC) not only focuses on
identifying individuals who have histories of trauma and traumatic stress symptoms; it also places
considerable effort in creating an environment that helps them recognize the impact of trauma and
determine the next course of action in a safe place. Within this service environment, care will be
offered in a manner that conveys dignity and respect with a person-centered focus. St. Croix
County and Kai Shin Clinic view substance use disorders as chronic health conditions and will
respond with the same sense of urgency to behavioral health crisis as emergency departments
respond to physical health crisis. Discharge planning will begin from the point of admission in an
effort to connect the patient with ongoing care following transition from the withdrawal
management service.
Following safe, medically-monitored detoxification from substances, goal planning and discharge
planning will be key aspects of next steps to suppor continued recovery.
Medications to ease withdrawal symptoms will be provided in accordance with policies and
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procedures approved by the Medical Director. Behavioral health professionals will meet with all
patients to determine appropriate referrals and level of care recommendations, once detoxified,
relying local community-based
resources.
The withdrawal management facility will not be locked and patients will have the right to refuse
care or leave against medical advice. In such instances, every effort will be made to help the
individual recognize the need for continued care and the clinical need to remain in services. If
those efforts are not successful, clinic staff will assist patients in leaving the facility in a dignified
manner with a plan and list of resources in the community to support them. All patient personal
items/belongings and prescription medications will be returned to them upon discharge or transfer
from the facility.
Withdrawal management services will comply with 42 CFR, Part 2 to protect patient
confidentiality and clinic staff will not release information to anyone (including law enforcement,
Judges, Probation/Parole Officers, etc.) without express written consent, including
their presence in the facility. Exceptions under 42 CFR, Part 2 will also be considered in the event
of medical emergencies, receipt of a specific court order and subpoena, or if the patient commits
a crime on the premises.
Meals will be provided to all patients with snacks and appropriate beverages available.
3.2.3 Partnership/Contractor Collaboration
St. Croix County believes that strong community partnerships are key to developing a coherent
and responsive behavioral health care system. Several partnerships will be critical to the success
of this effort, beginning with our partnership with Kai Shin Clinic. The founder of Kai Shin Clinic,
Dr. Alana Sasaki, served as the Medical Director for the Ramsey County Withdrawal Management
Center, assisting that program in developing services that complied with Minnesota statutes related
to Withdrawal Management Reform efforts and Medicaid billing requirements. Kai Shin Clinic
also partnered with Hennepin County and the American Indian Community Development
Corporation (AICDC) to bring MAT services to clients in a 65 bed ASAM level 3.7 Withdrawal
Management center in downtown Minneapolis. The St. Croix County HHS Director, Bob Rohret,
was formerly employed by Hennepin County and worked with Kai Shin Clinic on this effort.
The prior working relationship between the St. Croix County HHS Director and Kai Shin Clinic
was seamless and productive and assisted in evolving the addiction care system in the state of
Minnesota. Kai Shin Clinic now has an interest in expanding their expertise and knowledge into
Western Wisconsin beginning with this partnership. The following
web site summarizes their view of addiction treatment: -
person approach to treating substance use and mental health. We understand addiction and how
to help ease the difficulty of breaking the cycle. We specialize in working with people with co-
occurring mental health and substance use disorders. It is common for symptoms of depression,
anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and others to exacerbate substance use, highlighting the
importan
of talented Medical Doctors, Physician Assistants, Licensed Substance Use Counselors and
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Licensed Mental Health Professionals. In contracting with Kai Shin Clinic, St. Croix County HHS
proposes a multi-disciplinary team approach to provide individualized care while utilizing
resources available through St. Croix County to supplement and strengthen our response to
addiction and co-occurring disorders within St. Croix County and potentially other counties in the
Western region of Wisconsin.
WWH Administrator, Eilidh Pederson and Dr. Faisal Anwar, Chief of Staff, have participated in
planning sessions involving Kai Shin Clinic and St. Croix County to lend their expertise in
developing integrated care systems (physical and behavioral health) around this effort. WWH has
expressed interest in partnering with Kai Shin Clinic and St. Croix County in coordinating care for
patients at the withdrawal management center through provision of emergency treatment for
individuals whose symptoms exceed the scope of practice within the withdrawal management
servicel care, they would be transported
to WWH until stabilized then either return to Kai Shin Clinic or be discharged in coordination with
behavioral health and medical staff at Kai Shin Clinic, WWH and/or through St. Croix County
case management and peer recovery services. WWH is also motivated to expand and develop
addiction treatment services, including medication-assisted treatment options, in St. Croix County.
A contract, sub-contract or MOU will be developed with WWH to formalize coordinated care
procedures and further support this effort.
Other involved community partners that have already contracted with or have memorandums of
understanding (MOUs) with St. Croix County and would directly or indirectly support this effort,
include the St. Croix County S local law enforcement agencies, Onyx
recovery housing and . St. Croix County has MOUs with all
county law enforcement agencies to provide behavioral health co-responders for on-site crisis
services for persons with mental health and addiction care needs. These co-responder efforts
would serve as a significant referral source for persons who could benefit from withdrawal
management services. An estimated 80% of the people encountered in these crisis response events
demonstrate substance use and mental health needs, this service would allow for a regional option
to provide care and divert people from jail or emergency department admissions. Local law
enfor
professional service to better address the addiction and mental health needs of community
members and reduce law enforcement time in responding to crisis events.
Also, St. Croix County has contracted with Onyx, a recovery housing provider in St. Croix and
surrounding counties. Through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, St. Croix County
provides rental assistance to eligible persons in Onyx Recovery Housing sites. Onyx is interested
in utilizing withdrawal management services for residents who experience recurring use and may
require a period of detoxification and stabilization in order to remain housed. Conversely, the
withdrawal management center would serve as referral source for people who could benefit from
recovery housing as part of their recovery plan upon transfer/discharge from the withdrawal
management facility.
Finally, St. Croix County HHS enjoys a close working relationship with the Salvation Ar
Grace Place, an emergency housing provider located in New Richmond, WI. Grace Place has long
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expressed an interest in better serving residents with addiction and mental health needs. Similar to
Onyx, Grace Place would be able to refer residents to the withdrawal management service for
detoxification and stabilization, with residents then being allowed to return to the shelter for
ongoing support in finding more permanent housing and other assistance.
St. Croix County HHS will work with law enforcement, the providers listed above, and other
community partners to ensure formal referral, contractual, or MOU processes are established. Our
intention is to develop a coordinated continuum of care for this population that allows a
traditionally fragmented system to work more efficiently and effectively in addressing addiction
from a health and public health perspective.
3.2.4 Staff Assigned
Kai Shin Clinic will staff the withdrawal management center in line with ASAM level 3.7 WM:
Medically-Monitored Inpatient Withdrawal Management and DHS Rule 75.56 requirements.
Under this staffing model, Dr. Alana Sasaki will serve as the Medical Director to provide medical
oversight and consultation regarding the clinical operations of the service. Dr. Sasaki is an
Addiction Medicine Physician who is DEA X-Waiver certified and will serve as the prescriber.
Dr. Sasaki (or another designated physician, Physician Assistant or Advanced Registered Nurse
Practitioner) will be available on a 24-hour basis. Kai Shin Clinic staff consist of a Mental Health
Professional who will be available during hours of clinical service operations and will provide
Registered Nurse coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year. Kai Shin Clinic and
St. Croix County will ensure that at least 1 full time counselor will be available for the 10 patients
at the facility, with an addiction professional providing consultation for each patient prior to
discharge.
Preliminary Organizational Chart
Medical Director
Physician's Assistant/Advance
Practice Registered Nurse
Mental Health Professional
Behavioral Health TechnicianRegistered Nurse
Licensed Addiction Counselor
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Additional staff provided by St. Croix County HHS will be available to support patients receiving
care at the withdrawal management center offering case management services and peer recovery
support services. These positions are intended to assist with care coordination and on-going
recovery support and will work in concert with the Kai Shin Clinic team.
Goals, Objectives, and Performance Expectations
3.3.1 Goal 1: Extend Outreach Access
Access & Partnerships
To elaborate on partnerships that support accessibility, St. Croix County HHS enjoys a close
anticipate law enforcement will encounter many of the individuals we would serve at the
withdrawal management center, we have discussed this proposal with them in advance. Local law
enforcement is supportive of diverting persons they encounter who are intoxicated and/or in
withdrawal from substances to this proposed center, viewing the service as a desirable option that
would offer improved client care while avoiding jail or emergency department utilization. In
addition to law enforcement as a source of referral, we would also work with community partners,
such as the Salvati (shelter) and Onyx (recovery housing provider) as
possible referral sources. Finally, this service would be open to any adult member of our public
who could benefit from this service. Withdrawal management services would also be listed on our
county web site and HHS would potentially work with surrounding counties in the Western region
of the state to offer this as a regional service. Contracts or MOUs with other neighboring counties
-the purchase of
beds for their use, guaranteeing a bed(s) would be available. These details would have to be
negotiated based on local demand for the service and other county interest in using our facility for
this purpose.
Discharge/Transfer Planning
As stated earlier, discharge or transfer planning will begin from the point of admission. ASAM
Criteria will be a primary assessment tool used to determine length of stay at an ASAM level 3.7,
medically-monitored level of care. Discharge or transfer to another level of care will be facilitated
based on whether withdrawal symptoms have sufficiently resolved to be managed at a less
intensive level of care. Alternatively, i
intensified, a referral to a higher level of care may be indicated (Level 4-WM). In a case where
withdrawal symptoms have resolved sufficiently for movement to a less intensive level of care,
the multi-disciplinary team will review patient goals, referral options, and community-based
support systems to provide on-going support. Our intention is to provide support in the proper
rated services
include connections with peer recovery support specialists (persons with lived experience in
addiction), case management/care coordination to assist with connections to lower/higher levels
of care and support for finding safe housing and employment if needed. St. Croix County also
offers outpatient treatment options and we rely on a well-developed network of community
partners that provide behavioral health treatment options, recovery housing, and emergency
housing options. A licensed addiction counselor will meet with each patient prior to discharge to
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finalize and review discharge plans with the patient, providing the patient a copy and any
supplemental information that will be helpful toward their recovery efforts.
Transportation & Potential Barriers to Access
Transportation to access services is less of a concern than transportation upon discharge or transfer
to another level of care at a partnering facility. With respect to initial access to the service, we
anticipate that law enforcement, other agency/county representatives, family members/friends, and
hospital transports will assist in helping people arrive to the facility. The lack of community public
transportation options and geographical distances does pose a challenge. St. Croix County and Kai
Shin Clinic will work closely to establish means of meeting transportation needs to and from the
facility through working with the receiving services and identifying existing support
networks. We will also explore options with community providers and law enforcement as back-
up to situations where other transportation options do not appear to be viable.
Other potential barriers that would need to be addressed involves expectations for which law
enforcement agencies would be expected to respond to incidents. Specifically, we would need to
consult with law enforcement partners from St. Croix County and potentially other partnering
counties for ensuring there is understanding and agreement around this. We do not believe this is
a significant barrier, but it is an area that requires planning.
Finally, public perception of the target population is often influenced by negative stereotypes and
stigma and will need to be addressed. Often the public perceives persons with substance use
discussion in public venues would be considered as a way to counter negative perceptions. Health
education pertaining to addiction disorders can be supported through our Public Health division
Health Educator.
3.3.2 Goal 2: Enhance Approaches
St. Croix County HHS believes in delivering behavioral health services through the lens of Public
Health. This means that population health data and outcome measures are critical to understanding
the people we serve while also understanding why we may not be reaching some in our
communities who could benefit from the services we offer. To that end, HHS relies on our
Epidemiologist to assist with population health data analysis, program evaluation methods, and
outcome/impact measures relevant to various intervention strategies.
, with a mix of rural and urban settings. As
a county, we are self-aware of the lack of diversity that we see in our communities and are
continually challenging ourselves to be sensitive to any unintentional bias in how we offer and
provide care. Additionally, health care in this country has historically been provided through the
lens
have familiarity with Western culture and may unintentionally discourage people of other cultures
from accessing services. With respect to the specific development of withdrawal management
services and all related care, our goal is to market and describe the service in a way that resonates
with people who may have different understandings and beliefs about addiction and mental health
conditions. Medical Anthropolog
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offering a window into how people of various cultures view health conditions and subsequently
the solutions to addressing those health conditions. St. Croix County HHS and Kai Shin Clinic
under
county but
striving to operationalize those values and practices requires building a work culture that thinks in
these terms on a daily basis. Our goal is to continually improve and seek solutions to cultural
disparities in health care and draw upon efforts that our Public Health division is undertaking to
build cultural humility into our day-to-day thinking in order to reduce disparities and advance
inclusion.
Person-driven care is a foundation of all services offered through St. Croix County HHS and
something we consider when contracting with partners. Withdrawal management services or
provider driven. In some cases, these environments have
mirrored detention centers for intoxicated people. St. Croix County HHS and Kai Shin clinic
fundamentally agree that care should be provided in partnership with the individual, focusing on
person-generated and person-
circumstances, culture, belief systems and motivations vary. We must be responsive to those
differences and our staff and contracted partners are well trained in motivational interviewing,
dialectical behavior therapy and person-centered goal planning.
The facility that St. Croix County intends to use was originally designed for persons with dementia
and complicating behavioral conditions. This facility has not been utilized in two years due to
COVID-19 restrictions and workforce challenges. Below are photos of the proposed space, which
was designed to be very welcoming and accessible. The facility has a central lounge area, kitchen
area, and 10 private bedrooms around the perimeter. Additional safety modifications may be made
to the existing environment, but only minor modifications are anticipated. Our goal is to provide
a dignified, welcoming, comfortable environment for the people we serve. The facility has a
private external entrance and meets all ADA requirements.
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Enhancing resiliency involves efforts to build upon the existing strengths that patients present
with when petitioning for care. To live a life that involves substance use and mental health
challenges requires resiliency, innovation and creativity. Those qualities are often necessary for
survival. A focus will be placed on acknowledging those individual assets as a means of helping
clients recognize their own ability to overcome challenges and develop constructive plans to
build recovery capitol. Peer recovery support specialists, licensed behavioral health
professionals, and community partners who share this approach will collectively contribute to
helping those we serve develop self-efficacy and a belief in their own abilities to overcome real
and perceived barriers to long-term recovery efforts. Through an ecological model lens, we
understand that providing a supportive environment and a healthy ecology allows someone to
thrive and is a key component of recovery.
St. Croix County HHS and Kai Shin Clinic believe that hope is a form of medicine. As stated
above, building resiliency relies on identifying and utilizing the existing strengths that someone
with addiction and mental health needs already has. Building on those strengths, as opposed to
focusing on problem behavior, is supported by science as a more effective approach in promoting
positive behavior change. While the length of stay in the withdrawal management center is
anticipated to be relatively brief, we have the opportunity to build a foundation for recovery
through empowering individuals and identifying support systems to achieve realistic goals and
develop internal motivation for change.
3.3.3. Goal 3 Certification and Sustainability
Staff Recruitment, Training, Orientation & Retention
Kai Shin clinic will recruit through Indeed and social media platforms such as LinkedIn. Staff
training will include a review of their training manual and provided in lecture format and job
shadowing. Orientation will be led by a designated trainer and involve the Medical Director and/or
Program Manager. Retention will be addressed through performance reviews and merit increases.
Training Curriculum Requirements
Kai Shin Clinic has developed a training manual that will be utilized for both in-person and remote
training options for initial and ongoing staff development. The training curriculum will cover
withdrawal protocols for each substance category as well as medication management policies and
procedures. Patient and staff safety education modules will be provided through in-person training,
lecture, and paper formats for all staff located at the facility and who are providing remote support.
Staffing includes registered nurses, behavioral health technicians, mental health professionals and
licensed addiction counselors. The medical director and nurse practitioner/passistant
will be available 24 hours a day via telehealth.
Facility Information/Anticipated Modifications
As stated earlier, the proposed facility (Kitty Rhodes Memorial Memory Care Center) was initially
designed for persons with dementia and complicating behavioral conditions. Because of the
original intended purpose of this facility, care was taken to create a comfortable, welcoming
environment that provided both privacy and safety for residents and staff. An intentional focus
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wure, and
was designed instead to convey a sense of healing for mind, body, and spirit.
While this facility is physically connected to the larger Health Care Campus (Nursing
Home/Assisted Living campus) operated by St. Croix County, doors would be locked to prevent
withdrawal management clients from accessing other parts of campus buildings. Additionally,
there is a private entrance that will be used for any patient accessing care and/or for law
enforcement when transporting persons to the facility. The entrance door would be locked from
the outside but not from the inside, though a crash bar on that door will allow for a delay in opening
so that staff may intervene and speak with patients.
Minor modifications are anticipated for this facility and may include: the installation of
surveillance cameras for purposes of observation within the facility and at the entrance; suicide
resistant equipment for such things as door handles, shower curtains, or other identified areas of
concern, and; other minor modifications that may be specific to serving this population.
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Organizational Experience and Capacity
Organizational Experience
St. Croix County HHS possesses over 20 years of experience serving persons with severe SUD
and cooccurring mental health conditions. Our behavioral health response to community
behavioral health needs includes a county-operated clinic and community-based services as well
as community and multi-county organizational partnerships. With the addition of our
Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) division in 2014, HHS has further enhanced the menu
of options available for adults, children and families in our communities who are impacted by
addiction and complex health conditions. Our overarching philosophy of care includes person-
centered and trauma-informed approaches with supportive structures designed to build recovery
capital (such as peer recovery support specialists and community-based case management). In
June 2022, St. Croix County Health and Human Services became the first organization in
Wisconsin as a Matrix program certified
site.
HHS behavioral health services have evolved with the science of addiction and utilize evidence-
based interventions sanctioned by NREPP (National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and
Practices), including the Matrix Model, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and motivational
enhancement approaches. Our services have been intentionally designed to focus on whole-person
care needs while addressing the economic and social conditions that influence health disparities.
Our experience also includes collaboration with NIATx (Network for the Improvement of
Addiction Treatment) as a part of our process improvement strategy, and Advisory Board
involvement with the American Indian and Alaska Native Addiction Technology Transfer Center
(AI/AN ATTC) and Great Lakes ATTC to address culturally specific needs and to bridge research
assessed, diagnosed, and treated, like other chronic health conditions such as heart disease,
diabetes or asthma. To that end, the Behavioral Health division relies on the ASAM criteria as our
multidimensional assessment tool for matching SUD severity with the proper dosage of care.
Finally, HHS promotes
critical to engage people at their current level of motivation to build lasting therapeutic
relationships.
Kai Shin Clinic
Dr. Alana Sasaki is the founder and Medical Director of Kai Shin Clinic and has been an addiction
unit managing complicated detoxifications with medication management before transitioning to
Allina Health Systems where she opened and spearheaded the inpatient hospital-based addiction
withdrawal unit. Dr. Sasaki was also the Medical Director for the Ramsey County Withdrawal
Management Center, located in St. Paul, MN. Kai Shin Clinic currently provides ambulatory
withdrawal management services and medication management for all substances throughout
Minnesota.
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Measuring Success
Treating addiction as a chronic disease requires providing a full spectrum of prevention,
intervention, and support services that one would expect when treating other chronic disease.
Withdrawal management services are one specific intervention point within this spectrum, but a
critical one in terms of stabilizing and managing illness. Successful withdrawal management
interventions involve safely detoxifying patients from whatever substance they may have used
while also safely monitoring and managing intoxication and related behaviors. Tangible measures
of success would involve outcomes related to safe withdrawal from substance use and measures
that indicate when and why patients were referred to a higher or lower intensity of care. Beyond
safely detoxifying patients, success would be evidenced through therapeutic relationships that
allow patients to transition to ongoing care in their communities with a well-defined recovery plan,
reducing future crisis events. St. Croix County has an established network of recovery housing,
treatment services and other resources with our partners and within county government to assist
our residents when they transition from withdrawal management services to other forms of care.
Monitoring and evaluating coordination of care will be a process measure that we incorporate.
Commonly used variables to determine the effectiveness of these interventions would involve data
that demonstrates a reduction in emergency department utilization for addiction-related events, a
reduction in persons taken to jail with addiction-related needs, and reduction in time spent by law
enforcement responding to addiction-related crisis events.
referred to the facility and provide all patients with on-going care plans and MAT services if the
patient desires. Success from our point of view is helping the individual seeking care to better
manage their illness, but it may not take the form of complete abstinence or abstinence for any
defined length of time. Like other chronic illness, improved disease management is the overarching
goal. Success would be indicated over time through overall improvement in health and functioning.
Formal program evaluation goals and objectives will be outlined as a part of our program design,
utilizing our Public Health Epidemiologist to gather quantitative and qualitative data to serve as a
baseline for service outcomes to measure these variables.
Finally, through use of ASAM criteria, success or progress is also monitored through a severity
rating scale for each of the six dimensions of health as defined by ASAM: Acute Intoxication
and/or Withdrawal Potential; Biomedical Conditions and Complications; Emotional, Behavioral,
or Cognitive Conditions and Complications; Readiness to Change; Relapse, Continued Use, or
Continued Problem Potential, and; Recovery/Living Environment. These dimensions of health
interact and influence one another within the context of individual goals, protective and
environmental factors and community-based social support systems. Use of ASAM criteria allows
for a method of objectively quantifying progress through review of dimensional severity ratings
over time.
Persons Served
Currently, St. Croix County does not have withdrawal management services outside of hospital
settings. Western Wisconsin Health estimates that approximately 2-3 individuals are admitted
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St. Croix County Health and Human Services/GFO #SU2023CBWMC
weekly to their emergency department for addiction-related needs. Additional area hospital data
would need to be gathered, as would any available data from law enforcement that could help to
substantiate actual or perceived needs within our county. Kai Shin Clinic and HHS believe we
can serve between 10-16 individuals in our proposed facility with the intention of expanding
capacity based on the establishment of a sustainable funding source for this level of care such as
Medicaid.
Barriers to Capacity
St. Croix County anticipates that this funding will, by itself, be insufficient to fully fund this effort.
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However, through 3 party billing for eligible services provided and contracts with neighboring
counties, we believe we can sustain a capacity of 10-16 beds for the duration of this funding
opportunity. The primary barrier to expanding capacity involves the uncertainty of a sustainable
funding source, such as Medicaid, and the inability to plan expansion without that prospect.
Provided with a sustainable funding source, an economy of scale could be developed to serve more
people in a larger facility through an estimated per diem cost of roughly half that of an emergency
department visit. The Institutions for Mental Disease (IMD) exclusion under Medicaid would also
pose a barrier to any facility with more than 16 beds.
-defined set of interventions that align
that is
ned by SAMHSA for diverting people with behavioral health conditions away from
acute care/jail settings to community-based alternatives. The addition of a community-based
withdrawal management service would fill a current gap in service delivery through offering the
short-term stabilization/receiving center option, which is necessary for a cost-effective response
that aligns with Crisis Now and the Intercept Model.
Work Plan (attached)
3.5.1 Use of Subcontractors
Budget (attached)
3.6.32 Financial Stability
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Kai Shin Clinic and St. Croix County will bill 3 party payers for all allowable expenses, utilizing
grant funds as payment of last resort. This will be critical to short and long-term viability of the
project. St. Croix County will also consider agreements with other western Wisconsin counties for
the purchase of beds in a regional model of service delivery. All program income will be used to
plan for or enhance the grant funded project services. Finally, St. Croix County will work with
DHS and Legislators to advocate for sustainable funding toward this specific level of care.
Inclusion of withdrawal management services within the Medicaid benefit set would offer a
sustainable funding source and allow for replication of this service state-wide.
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION AMENDING PERSONNEL POLICIES
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
DATE: September 6, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Amending Personnel Policies
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Work Related Injuries and Illness
o Change who pays lost time from County to Insurance Provider
Paid Time Off and Long-Term Sick Bank Policy Proposed Changes
2.4.8 - Annual Options:
o Updated formatting for consistency
o PTO Transfer Option eliminated.
o PTO Cash Payout Option: Added a separate minimum hour balance for
Part-Time employees (60 hours)
o
enough PTO hours in their bank in order to cover vacation, sick days, and
o
2.4.9 - Termination in Good Standing
o Created LTSB payout with declining value. First 250 hours at 100% of final
pay rate, next 500 hours 50% of the final pay rate, and all hours over 750
at 25% of employee's final pay rate.o
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over 250 hours. List will be recalculated 12/31/2023 and 100% payout will
be continued until 12/31/2023.
Separation From Employment Policy Proposed Changes
Overall Updates: Formatting of policy.
5.9.3 Definitions:
o Added Long-Term Sick Bank Definition
5.9.4 Resignation
o Added language: An employee may not use Paid Time Off to extend their
length of employment.
5.9.5 Layoff: Updated language regarding date of separation
o Current Language: For employees on layoff, the effective date of
separation will equal the end date of the planned layoff period, not to
exceed one year.
o New Language: For employees on layoff, the effective date of separation
will be their last day of active work. However, the employee will be
considered in a layoff period for one year and will be eligible for
reinstatement during this time.
5.9.5 Layoff: Updated language regarding PTO/Sick Leave benefits.
o Current Language: An employee on layoff will not lose PTO or sick leave
bank benefits and any accumulated benefits will be held in the employee
accounts. However, PTO time will not accrue during the layoff period.
o New Language: Any remaining balance of PTO (not to exceed the PTO
maximum) and compensatory time will be paid out as a lump sum
amount. If an employee is serving an introductory period, PTO will not be
paid out. If an introductory period employee is reinstated or rehired
during their layoff period, their existing PTO benefit will be added back to
their PTO bank.
Long-term sick bank hours will not be paid out. If the employee is
reinstated or rehired during their layoff period, the accumulated benefit
reinstated or rehired during their layoff period, and the employee meets
the retirement eligibility requirements by the last day of their layoff period,
the long-term sick bank hours will be paid as defined in the PTO and
Long-Term Sick Bank policy.
5.9.7 Death:
o Updated language regarding COBRA benefits for surviving dependents.
o Updated language regarding life insurance payment processing.
5.9.9 Discharge:
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o Minor updates to language to coincide with other policies.
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION AMENDING 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
3
4 WHEREAS, the handbook was further amended in 2015-2022; and
5
6 WHEREAS, the Staff Advisory Committee and Department Heads have been provided
7 copies of the updated policies for review; and
8
9 WHEREAS, on August 9, 2022, the Administration Committee reviewed the
10 amendments and recommends approval to the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors.
11
12 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the St. Croix County Board of
13 Supervisors that the St. Croix County Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook is hereby
14 amended as follows:
15
16 Amend Section 2.19Work Related Injuries or Illnesses
17
18
19 Amend Section 2.4 Paid Time Off and Long-Term Sick Bank
20
21 Amend Section 5.9Separation from Employment
Legal Fiscal Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: LTSB policy has a direct impact reducing payable for post employment retirement
benefit.
08/9/22
08/09/22Administration CommitteeRECOMMENDED
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NPWFS;Paul Berning, Supervisor
TFDPOEFS;Carah Koch, Chair
BZFT;Long, Koch, Berning, Feidler, Counter
Vote Confirmation.
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement Majority of Supervisors Present
Christine Hines, County Clerk
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LTSB Policy Analysis
Issue:
Over the past 5 years LTSB payouts to retirees has been $2,150,333, and steadily increasing every
year. The budgeted amount has increased from $150,000 per year to $250,000 per year, a 67%
increase, but still short of what is needed to cover the 239% expense increase. To cover these
losses, the County Board has authorized the transfer of $1.5 million dollars from the other funds
to the LTSB fund to keep it solvent. Several payouts have been over $100k and one was over 200k.
So far this year we are at $448,727 in expenses with $250,000 budgeted.
Goal:
To reduce large payouts but keep LTSB available to employees for short term illnesses and still
provide some assistance with post-employment health expenses. Bring the program expenses
within current budget limits.
Current Policy:
100% payout of LTSB hours at current hourly rate into a health insurance restricted account if the
employee is retirement eligible. LTSB hours are uncapped.
Comparable Communities:
Most counties have phased out LTSB hours and nearly all have limits on their payouts. Those that
have phased out LTSB hours generally have a higher PTO cap.
Proposed Policy:
Effective , payout at retirement into a health insurance restricted account with
the first 250 hours at 100% of final hourly rate, the next 500 hours at 50% of hourly rate, and all
hours over 750 at 25% of the employee’s final hourly rate. Grandfather dollar values for 70
employees with current value of hours outside policy limits.
Reasoning:
The LTSB provides active employees with a bank of hours in case of short-term medical needs.
Any illness in excess of 3 days, triggers the availability of LTSB. An FMLA leave can be 480 hours
as an example. LTSB provides security for employees facing extended medical issues. A secondary
use of LTSB is as employees get closer to retirement it can be used for future medical expenses.
The only issue has been the excessively large payouts. Creating a decreasing payout structure
allows the program to continue for all employees while decreasing the very large disbursements.
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Employee Impact:
The majority of employee input was that they preferred the benefit not be reduced. The biggest
issue though was with the loss of a current benefit value that they had already earned. This is the
reason for the grandfathering of the values that fall outside the revised policy.
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PTO Employees559Fund 720 has $405,312 fund balance as of 1/1/22 over budget in 2022 by $200,000
LTSB Employees17631% of employees have some LTSB hours
Over 750 LTSB 2720 of 27 currently retirement eligible
Between 250-750 LTSB 4320 of 43 currently retirement eligible
Pay Grandfather
Hours Balance Rate Current Value Revised ValueValues
2,521.39
44.23 111,521 41,702 69,819
2,152.924
36.03 77,570 30,652 46,918
1,904.837
38.09 72,555 30,042 42,513
1,895.394
39.57 75,001 31,116 43,885
1,552.67
29.69 46,099 20,803 25,296
1,550.978
36.27 56,254 25,398 30,856
1,467.949
22.16 32,530 15,057 17,472
1,320.85
38.07 50,285 24,468 25,817
1,243.06
34.23 42,550 21,334 21,216
1,201.814
40.87 49,118 25,051 24,067
1,136.888
30.26 34,402 18,057 16,345
1,088.594
29.69 32,320 17,358 14,962
1,071.518
29.24 31,331 16,970 14,361
1,052.378
17.89 18,827 10,297 8,530
1,018.642
29.13 29,673 16,521 13,152
974.211
28.27 27,541 15,720 11,821
969.195
34.32 33,263 19,041 14,222
966.494
25.13 24,288 13,925 10,363
861.38
28.42 24,480 15,001 9,479
856.596
38.99 33,399 20,534 12,865
842.77
17.89 15,077 9,360 5,717
832.869
35.89 29,892 18,689 11,203
829.5
35.89 29,771 18,658 11,112
826.914
35.89 29,678 18,635 11,043
820.264
29.69 24,354 15,367 8,987
786.06
29.24 22,984 14,884 8,101
759.004
25.13 19,074 12,622 6,452
736.818
36.03 26,548 17,778 8,770
721.5
35.89 25,895 17,434 8,461
710.083
36.59 25,982 17,565 8,417
693.292
46.32 32,113 21,847 10,267
684.792
42.46 29,076 19,846 9,231
628.384
27.04 16,992 11,876 5,116
607.826
44.07 26,787 18,902 7,885
606.764
32.12 19,489 13,760 5,730
581.188
51.89 30,158 21,565 8,593
579.833
50.6 29,340 20,995 8,345
574.38
38.51 22,119 15,873 6,246
572.782
36.32 20,803 14,942 5,862
561.098
27.68 15,531 11,226 4,306
559.204
21.82 12,202 8,828 3,373
556.624
23.13 12,875 9,329 3,546
549.755
44.96 24,717 17,978 6,738
534.768
35.89 19,193 14,083 5,110
519.661
38.09 19,794 14,658 5,136
509.538
42.36 21,584 16,087 5,497
488.834
37.57 18,365 13,879 4,486
475.9
21.82 10,384 7,920 2,465
466.262
31.64 14,753 11,331 3,421
464.75
35.36 16,434 12,637 3,797
442.994
36.32 16,090 12,585 3,505
422.674
35.89 15,170 12,071 3,099
417.75
36.32 15,173 12,126 3,046
413.98
32.12 13,297 10,664 2,634
392.97
31.56 12,402 10,146 2,256
386.168
37.13 14,338 11,810 2,528
370.776
33.18 12,302 10,299 2,004
359.09
57.22 20,547 17,426 3,121
352.026
29.06 10,230 8,747 1,482
351.232
22.83 8,019 6,863 1,156
349.584
29.24 10,222 8,766 1,456
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349.434
15.98 5,584 4,789 794
339.3
17.89 6,070 5,271 799
331.35
25.51 8,453 7,415 1,038
314.954
44.07 13,880 12,449 1,431
301.672
37.13 11,201 10,242 959
291.602
50.63 14,764 13,711 1,053
289.431
34.18 9,893 9,219 674
267.44
25.13 6,721 6,502 219
251.252
15.98 4,015 4,005 10
$ 1,793,339$ 1,082,705$ 710,634
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PTO/LTSB Suvey - June 2022
PTO CapLTSBOther
No cap, paid out to Health Account
St. Croix320 hoursupon retirementUp to 48 hours PTO payout annually
Extended Sick Leave Balances capped
Marathon320 hoursin 2012 no additional accumulations
Traditional Sick Leave annual Can annually sell unused sick leave or
BarronVacation Cap 40 hours per yearallocation, no carry overvacation into HSA account
Chippewa480 hoursno programUp to 24 hours PTO payout annually
Traditional sick leave, 680 hours bank
limit, 1/2 payout after 15 years of
PriceTraditional vacation with no carry overservice
Sick leave ended in 2014, balances
are paid out at 60% up to 60 days
Burnett100 hoursworth of old balances
2013 phased out LTSB, payout based
on hire before 2013 and years of
Eau Claire500 hoursservice at retirement
1/2 paid out to max payout of 110
Dunnformula based but highest is 464 hoursdays worth
Ended in 2012, no additional accruals,
Polk300 hourscan still be used but not paid out
1,250 hour cap paid to health account Can convert 75 PTO hours to post
Calumet325 hoursat retirementemployment health plan annually
No new accruals after 2014. If retiring
after age 65, get 30% as cash payout
up to 480 hours based on years of serviceor after 20 years and age 55
Washington
130 day accrual, half paid out with
more than 10 years of service. 12
None, must use each yeardays per year earned.
Rock
12 days per year, 150 day cap. 45%
payout if hired before 2014. 100%
payout if hired after 2014 and 20
La Crosse400 hours max, based on years of serviceyears of service.
Most phased out, nearly all with
limits that still have payouts
Summary358 average capSeveral listed annual payout options
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ADMINISTRATION
GOVERNMENT CENTER
1101 Carmichael Road
Hudson, WI 54016-7710
(715) 381-4302 FAX (715) 381-4301
Employee Information Guide
In compliance with the State of Wisconsine, St. Croix County insures its
employees for injury on the job. The following information applies to union and exempt employees who are
injured in the course and scope of their employment. Any questions or problems should be addressed to
Administration, 715-381-4302.
NOTICE
1. Regardless of severity, employees must notify their Department Head of any injury at work and call the
toll-free number to report the injury on the Nurse Triage Line 1-833-558-1104. The Nurse Triage line
should be called as soon after the injury as possible to determine the appropriate medical treatment
necessary. Please call 911 in life threatening situations. The Nurse Triage line is a paperless first report
of injury.
2. An insurance adcontacts
employees via letter or phone with notification of claim status and information regarding travel and
wage reimbursement.
TREATMENT
3. In an emergency, an employee can go to any doctor for treatment. If the employee cannot make
arrangements, the employer will make arrangements for emergency treatment.
4. Once the emergency passes, or if emergency treatment is not needed, the employee has the right to
select a doctor for initial or ongoing treatment, the Nurse Triage line can assist the employee in
selecting the appropriate treatment necessary for the injury. The employee may select any physician,
psychologist, chiropractor, dentist or podiatrist licensed to practice in Wisconsin. Requests to treat with
a licensed physician in Minnesota should be made to the insurance adjuster.
5. Bring a Report of Workability Form to each medical visit for completion by the physician. The form
can be printed from the Risk Management site on the Bridge or is available from your Department
Head. Many local medical providers also have the form on hand.
6. Treatment appointments should be made before or after work as much as possible.
7. If the employee is not satisfied with the first doctor they selected, one more choice is allowed but the
employee must notify the insurance adjuster of the second choice.
8. After changing doctors once, any further change may be made only by mutual agreement between the
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employee, employer and insurance carrier.
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MEDICAL BILL PAYMENT
9. that are determined compensable
is 100%. The employee does not pay a co-payment or any % of services.
10. Employees can also submit mileage to and from medical appointments to the insurance adjuster for
compensation. A form for recording mileage is located on the Bridge under Risk Management.
ACCOMMODATION OF RESTRICTIONS
11. A completed Report of Workability Form must be brought back to your Department Head after each
medical visit.
12. Your Department Head and Human Resources will review each Report of Workability to determine if
any temporary restrictions can be accommodated. The injured employee must also monitor their
progress toward pre-injury capacity and notify either their Department Head or Administration with
concerns.
MISSED WORK HOURS
13. Hours employees miss from work in relation to an on the job injury must be carefully accounted for.
Hours missed within the first 3 calendar days after the first day the employee seeks medical care are
s first (if available) and are then credited back if
off more than 7 days.
14. Insurance reimbursements are based on a 52 week average pay history at time of injury and are subject
to a state defined maximum. Taxes are not withheld and this income is not reported to the IRS. If an
injured employee is eligible for wage reimbursement from the insurer after six months from the date of
injury, they will receive the reimbursement check at home and their regular paycheck will be reduced by
the value of hours missed. Because the county pays on a 2 week lag, employees should receive their
insurance check before their paycheck is reduced but timely reporting of time missed to Administration
is critical to ensure this outcome.
15. Because employees have benefit deductions that go unpaid during a leave, employees PTO or long
term sick leave will be deducted in an amount to cover the payroll deductions, unless the employee
specifically opts out of this, in which case the employee will have to write a check to the County to
cover the payroll deductions. Injured employees cannot use PTO to supplement estimated overtime or
shift differential that was not actually worked.
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How Hours Missed are Paid
Employee Injured On the Job and Missing Scheduled Regular Work Hours
1.!uthorization (written authorization required), or,
2.!Due to severe restrictions that cannot be accommodated (as determined by Department Head),
or
3.!to attend treatment appointments that cannot be scheduled before or after work.
Calendar Days after Last Employee Must County 2/3 Value of Return PTO
Day Worked Use PTO or Long Term pays Hours missed Time used
Sick, if available. 100% of paid directly to For Days
normal employee by 1-3
base pay insurer. Amount
rate. paid based on
52 week
average, up to
weekly max, tax
free.
Last Day Worked X
Day 1 X
Day 2 X
Day 3 X
Days 4 - 7 X X
Day 8 X X X
After Day 9 Six Months X X
After Six Months 2/3 Paid by
Insurer
st
The Last Day Worked (usually the 1 day of medical treatment) is not counted towards the 3 day waiting
period. The employee always uses personal leave for hours missed on this day and these hours are never
reimbursed by insurance.
The Statute uses a 6 day workweek, Monday Saturday.
Saturday is counted, and paid, as one of the 3 days in the waiting period, regardless of whether or not
the employee was scheduled to work.
Sunday is not counted as one of the 3 days in the waiting period unless the employee was scheduled to
work Sunday. Sunday is counted when determining if the disability has lasted beyond 7 days. Sunday
however is never paid, even if the employee was scheduled to work Sunday.
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AFTER 6 MONTHS
16. If an employee is off work due to injury on the job past six months from the date of injury, the County
sconsin Retirement Account and will continue to pay its
any time.
17. The employee must also pay their regular share of benefits which are normally deducted from the
-weekly paycheck. If the employee is not receiving a county paycheck because they are
receiving the wage reimbursement from the insurance carrier, the dollar value of the deductions will be
paid by deducting PTO time or they will be billed by the Finance Department for their share of any
elective insurance premiums they were participating in at the time of injury.
18. Compensation. The
employee and their department payroll liaison should monitor accrual levels and notify Human
Resources of the need for any adjustments.
19. While off work due to a workplace injury and when PTO time is exhausted, the County will pay the
employee portion of Wisconsin Retirement on the emplhalf. When an employee returns to
work, they will be required to reimburse St. Croix County for the employee portion of Wisconsin
Retirement that was paid on their behalf. The rate of repayment will be 5% of gross pay until fully
recaptured.
QUESTIONS
Please contact Administration with any questions, 381-4302.
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2.4 Paid Time Off and Long-Term Sick Bank
2.4.1 Policy.
The County offers a leave package consisting of Paid Time Off (PTO) and a Long-Term Sick Leave
Bank (LTSB).
2.4.2 Purpose.
To provide for effective planning of work hours and time away from work.
2.4.3 Definitions.
Paid Time Off (PTO): An account that combines traditional sick leave and vacation time into a
singular package.
Long-Term Sick Bank (LTSB): A bank of hours to which the employee has accumulated when PTO
hours in excess of the max rolled into annually. The employee may use LTSB hours anytime a
Full-Time Employment Status: Full-Time employees should have an FTE of 0.75 or greater.
Part-Time Employment Status: Part-Time employees should have an FTE between 0.5 0.74.
2.4.4 Usage.
PTO hours are for the personal use of the employee only; unless hours are donated per the PTO
Donation Program.
LTSB hours may be used for any qualifying reason per the Family Medical Leave Act.
An employee may not be paid for time at work and also receive PTO pay simultaneously.
PTO may not be used in the same pay period in which it was earned.
When missing work due to an illness/injury totaling three days or less, PTO should be used for
the missed time.
After the third day the employee may begin deducting time from their LTSB account. The
employee may choose to update their timesheet so that all days reflect LTSB time (including
days 1-3).
When utilizing the LTSB hours the employee may be asked to submit documentation from a
physician to verify illness or injury. The county reserves the right to have a second medical
opinion at its own expense.
An employee requesting unpaid leave must have exhausted all paid leave options available
before the request will be considered. This includes LTSB (when applicable), PTO account, and
any compensatory time.
Exceptions will be made for employees on approved Wisconsin FMLA and/or receiving
Short-Term Disability payments.
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PTO hours may be taken in increments not less than one-quarter (1/4) hour; although some
Department Heads or supervisors may stipulate that PTO be used in increments substantially
greater. Employees should review any applicable departmental rules to determine specific
restrictions.
Law Enforcement Employees subject to the WPPA Union Contract should also refer to contract
language in regard to usage of PTO, LTSB, and Compensatory time.
2.4.5 Multiplier.
The total number of PTO hours earned each pay period is based on the number of regular hours
paid to the employee that same pay period. Payroll hours are tied to a multiplier that is based
upon years of service (noted below). **
Years of Service Multiplier Used Grandfather Rate
0-4 .0885 .08846
5-9 .1077 .11923
10-14 .1173 .12500
15-19 .1269 .13077
20+ .1384 .14230
** Employees in non-represented status prior to May 1, 1995 shall increase according to the
2.4.6 Approval and Documentation.
All PTO/LTSB requests are dependent on the
approval.
If an employee is requesting PTO for an illness or injury, the employee must report the need at
least one (1) hour before the start of the work day or shift (except in cases of emergency or
development of the illness during work hours).
Employees designated as providing uninterruptible services (Emergency Support Services, Direct
Patient Care, etc.) should report an illness or injury at least two (2) hours prior to the start of the
work day or shift (except in cases of emergency or development of the illness during work
hours).
When PTO/LTSB is taken due to illness without prior approval, the Supervisor or Department
In the event that an employee is aware in advance that illness or injury will result in time away
possible. Notice should include:
Anticipated dates of the time away from work.
Duration of the time away from work.
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Employee should also review the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Policy (Section 2.10) as FMLA
and PTO/LTSB often are used concurrently when leave is taken due to illness or injury.
An employee on medical leave for forty (40) hours or more due to their own condition, shall be
right to have a second medical opinion at its own expense.
2.4.7 Accumulation Limits.
PTO: PTO cannot exceed 320 hours for a full-time employee and 240 hours for a part-time
employee.
All PTO hours that are in excess of the permitted maximums will be transferred to the
-term sick bank at least once per year or at separation.
LTSB: There is accumulation limit to the LTSB hours.
2.4.8 Annual Options.
An annual election period will be offered each year, during the last ten (10) business days of
December, in which time an employee will have the opportunity to make the following annual
elections: PTO Cash Payout Option, PTO Donation Option.
PTO Cash Payout Option: Employees can make an irrevocable election to cash-out PTO hours
that are scheduled to accrue in the next calendar year:
Full-Time employees may elect to cash-out up to forty-eight (48) PTO hours.
Part-time employees may elect to cash-out up to twenty-four (24) PTO hours.
To be eligible for the PTO Cash Payout Option, full-time employees must have a minimum of 120
st
hours in their PTO bank as of December 31 in the year the election is made, and part-time
employee must have a minimum of 60 hours in their PTO bank.
An employee may not elect to cash-out PTO hours previously accrued during the current
Due to IRS regulations, this cash-out benefit option requires an annual election each year.
Elections will not carry over from one calendar year to the next calendar year.
the plan year to cover the total election amount, an employee will receive only the balance
of the elected PTO cash-out that is available at the time of the cash-out.
The PTO Cash-Out will be a separate direct deposit.
PTO Donation Option: An election period will be offered each year, during the last ten (10)
business days of December, during which time an employee will have the opportunity to
transfer hours from their Personal PTO bank to the County Donated PTO Bank.
An employee may donate a maximum of 40 hours each year between direct employee
donations and any donation made to the County Donated PTO Bank.
A minimum of 40 hours (after donation)
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December 31 in the year that the donation is made.
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To be eligible to donate the employee must be employed for one full calendar year.
2.4.9 Termination in Good Standing.
2.4.9.1 PTO. Full-time employees will be paid up to 320 hours of PTO on their final check
containing regular hours worked. Part-time employees will be paid up to 240 hours of PTO on
their final check containing regular hours worked.
2.4.9.2 LTSB. There is no pay-out of the long-term sick bank account unless termination is a
retirement or an active employee death.
Retirement: When an employee retires from the County, the LTSB accrued time is
converted into a cash-equivalent to be deposited into a Retirement Health Savings Account
(RHSA).
o The first 250 hours are converted at 100% the next
o The money may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses as defined under
Section 213 (d) of the Internal Revenue Code on a tax-free basis. Deposit made to
the account shall be tax free to the employee. The RHSA will allow employees at
retirement to self-direct their funds into a variety of investment vehicles.
o Withdrawals from the account shall be limited to qualified medical expenses only.
o Accounts will be 100% vested at time of deposit.
o
spouse or eligible dependent.
Active Employee Death: If an employee dies while in active employment status with the
savings account
option as outlined directly above if:
o The deceased employee meets the retirement criteria as defined in the 1997
Wisconsin Act 58, Wisconsin Retirement System.
o The deceased employee must be age 55 or older (age 50 for protective service) and
have a spouse.
** Reference December 31, 2023 eive payout per
All employees continue to receive
100% payout until 12/31/2023.
2.4.9.3 Introductory Period. Employees that terminate from the County while serving an initial
introductory period are not eligible for the PTO payout.
2.4.10 Non-Eligible Employees and Elected Officials.
2.4.10.1 Non-Eligible Employees. Employees assigned to an FTE less than .5 are not eligible for
PTO. If a regular County employee changes to an FTE status of less than .5, any accumulated
PTO is paid out prior to the job change and LTSB hours are forfeited.
2.4.10.2 Elected Officials. Elected Officials are not eligible for PTO.
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If a regular County employee becomes an Elected Official in the County, any accumulated PTO is
paid to the employee prior to the job change.
The has accrued into the LTSB
is placed into holding at the number of hours and the rate of pay in effect prior to the date the
employee takes office. If the employee returns to a regular County position immediately after
serving as an elected official, the LTSB is restored and the employee begins a new accrual into
the PTO account.
If the employee retires (under terms of the Wisconsin Retirement System as defined in section
3.7
outlined in section 2.4.9.2 of this policy. Any conversion to cash or health insurance premiums
would be at the frozen rate of pay.
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Ў͵В {ĻƦğƩğƷźƚƓ ŅƩƚƒ 9ƒƦƌƚǤƒĻƓƷ
Ў͵В͵Њ tƚƌźĭǤ
All employee separations from St. Croix County are designated as one of the following:
- Resignation
- Layoff
- Disability
- Death
- Retirement
- Discharge
Ў͵В͵Ћ tǒƩƦƚƭĻ
To establish expectations and processes regarding separation from employment with St. Croix
County.
Ў͵В͵Ќ 5ĻŅźƓźƷźƚƓƭ
Separation in Good Standing: An employee is considered to be separating in good standing
when:
1. A minimum of a two (2) week notice has been provided to the immediate Supervisor or
Department Head.
a. Employees eligible for and intending to retire must provide a four (4) week
minimum notice.
b. Notice time may be shortened only when mutually agreed upon between the
Department Head and employee and approval is received by the County
Administrator.
2. Except under extraordinary circumstances, with approval from the Department Head, no
leave time is taken during the final two (2) weeks of employment.
3. Employee has provided requested materials and job knowledge transfer to their supervisor
or designee.
Separation not in Good Standing: When an employee separates not in good standing, notice is
placed in their personnel file, and they are not eligible for rehire with the County. An employee
is considered to be separating not in good standing when:
1. A minimum two (2) week notice is not provided and no mutual agreement to allow a shorter
notice has been approved.
a. Employees eligible for and intending to retire must provide a four (4) week
minimum notice if no mutual agreement to allow a shorter notice has been
approved.
2. An absence is taken without approval from the Department Head during the final two (2)
weeks of employment.
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3. Refusal to provide requested materials and job knowledge transfer to their supervisor or
designee.
4. The employee is discharged.
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Paid Time Off (PTO): An account that combines traditional sick leave and vacation time into a
singular package.
Long-Term Sick Bank (LTSB): A bank of hours to which the employee has either voluntarily
contributed their PTO or had their PTO hours in excess of the max rolled into annually. The
employee may use LTSB hours anytime a single occurrence illness/injury results in the loss of
Ў͵В͵Ѝ wĻƭźŭƓğƷźƚƓ
An employee who resigns submits in writing or electronically their intent to resign and the
effective date of the resignation to their Department Head, or immediate Supervisor, with a
minimum of two (2) .
The Department Head, or Supervisor, shall immediately forward a copy of the resignation letter
to the Human Resources Department.
permanent personnel file.
When an employee voluntarily resigns from employment with St. Croix County,
last day of work will be their last day on the payroll. An employee may not use Paid Time Off to
extend their length of employment.
- Exception: If an employee on approved Paid Administrative Leave does not return to work,
the last day of work will be the last day of the approved leave or the date that the employee
submits their resignation whichever comes first.
Any remaining paid time, including PTO and overtime/compensatory time will be paid out as a
lump sum amount. PTO will not be paid out if an employee is in their initial introductory period.
Long-term sick bank hours will not be paid out unless the employee is retiring in good standing.
Ў͵В͵Ў \[ğǤƚŅŅ
St. Croix County reserves the right to determine which employees are most advantageous
regarding County business needs, for continued employment, regardless of length of service or
employment status.
Department Heads shall determine which employees may be reinstated from layoff once
approval is received by the County Administrator.
Eligibility for reinstatement from layoff is for one (1) year from the date of layoff.
Any remaining balance of PTO (not to exceed the PTO maximum) and compensatory time will be
paid out as a lump sum amount. If an employee is serving an introductory period, PTO will not
be paid out. If an introductory period employee is reinstated or rehired during their layoff
period, their existing PTO benefit will be added back to their PTO bank.
Long-term sick bank hours will not be paid out at the time an employee is laid off. If the
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employee is reinstated or rehired during their layoff period, the accumulated benefit will be
their layoff period, and the employee meets the retirement eligibility requirements by the last
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day of their layoff period, the LTSB hours will be paid as defined in the PTO and Long-Term Sick
Bank policy.
Demotions may be made in lieu of layoff provided it is approved in advance by the County
Administrator and the Human Resources Department.
An employee on layoff will be offered continuation and portability options for their benefits in
accordance with Federal Cobra guidelines and plan documents. Employees will be responsible
for the full cost of their benefits if they elect to continue or port their coverage.
For employees on layoff, the effective date of separation will be their last day of active work.
However, the employee will be considered in a layoff period for one year and will be eligible for
reinstatement during this time.
Ў͵В͵Џ 5źƭğĬźƌźƷǤ
If an employee cannot perform their duties due to emotional, mental, or physical impairment,
the employee may be given a leave of absence not to exceed one year.
Such leave must be reviewed and approved by the Human Resources Department and County
The disabled employee may choose to:
1. Retire if eligible for disability retirement or regular retirement.
2. Be reclassified to a position (if available and if so suited) in which the impairment does not
hinder the performance of duties.
3. Apply for long-term disability under the terms set forth in the County Benefits policy.
4. Terminate from County employment.
An employee who is able to transfer from one position to another position that is more suited to
accommodate their disability receives the compensation and benefits of the new position.
In all disability cases, the action is supported by medical evidence acceptable to the County. The
County may require examinations, at its expense, by a physician of its choosing at various times
during the disability period.
If an employee is already absent from work under a medical leave situation and is unable to
return to work, the County has the right to send the employee to a physician of its choice to
ill be the last day of the
approved leave or the day when the determination is made that the employee is not capable of
returning to their job whichever comes first. Disability leave time may not exceed one (1)
year.
Ў͵В͵А 5ĻğƷŷ
Separation benefits are effective as of the date of death. All compensation due to the
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employee, including wages, accrued compensatory time, and accrued PTO time, is payable to
the , except for such sums specified by law that must be paid to the surviving
spouse.
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Long-Term Sick Bank hours are paid out upon the death of the employee as defined in the PTO
and Long-Term Sick Bank Policy.
The surviving dependents will be offered benefit continuation options in accordance with
federal COBRA regulations.
County life insurance payments will be processed in accordance with the rules stated in the plan
documents.
Ў͵В͵Б wĻƷźƩĻƒĻƓƷ
When an employee reaches retirement age, the employee is eligible for retirement benefits as
specified by the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).
Retiring employees must provide a four (4) week notice in writing to their Department Head or
immediate Supervisor unless a shorter notice is mutually agreed upon between the Department
Head and employee with approval received by the County Administrator.
Upon retirement from the County, employees should review the County intranet site, as well as
the following policies to determine payout options and insurance continuation:
- Employee Benefits
- PTO and Long-Term Sick Bank
Retiring employees need to contact the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) to obtain a
retirement application and Social Security to obtain information about social security and
Medicare benefits eligibility. The contact information for ETF and Social Security can be found
on the benefits page on the County Intranet site.
Retiring employees with a positive balance in their Long-Term Sick bank (LTSB) will have up to
the maximum number of hours converted into a cash-equivalent to be deposited, tax-free, into
a Retirement Health Savings Program. Retiring employees must provide and fulfill their four (4)
week retirement notice, unless a shorter notice is mutually agreed upon between the
Department Head and employee with approval received by the County Administrator, and be
separating in good standing to be eligible for the LTSB cash equivalent. See the County intranet
site for additional details.
Ў͵В͵В 5źƭĭŷğƩŭĻ
Initial Introductory Period Employee Discharge: If an employee is discharged while serving an
initial introductory period, they will not be eligible for recourse through the grievance
procedure. The employee is also not eligible for pay-out of PTO time; they will receive a final
pay-out for all time worked and any accrued compensatory time.
Regular Status and Internal Introductory Period Employee Discharge: If a regular status
employee or an employee serving an internal introductory period is discharged, they will be paid
for all time worked, any accrued compensatory time, and any remaining PTO time (not to
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exceed the PTO maximum). The employee is not eligible for a pay-out of accrued Long-Term
Sick Leave. Discharge may be appealed through the Grievance Procedure outlined in the County
Grievance Policy.
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St. Croix County has no obligation to provide for severance pay or to permit the employee to
remain on the payroll following the issuance of discharge notice. The discharge notice may be
verbal.
The determination of of benefits under COBRA and the employee
receiving Unemployment Compensation benefits are made by those agencies based upon their
current regulations governing discharge.
Ў͵В͵ЊЉ wĻƷǒƩƓ ƚŅ /ƚǒƓƷǤ tƩƚƦĻƩƷǤ
Upon separation, employees must return all County property, including keys, prior to the
issuance of their final paycheck.
Ў͵В͵ЊЊ .ĻƓĻŅźƷƭ
ƦƚƓ {ĻƦğƩğƷźƚƓ
A continuation of benefits will be provided to employees according to Federal regulations and
the rules as defined in plan documents. Additional information regarding benefits can be found
on the County Intranet site.
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION APPROVING COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S WORK
PLAN AND WORK PLAN REPORT
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
DATE: September 6, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Approving County Administrator's Work Plan and Work Plan
Report
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION APPROVING COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S WORK
PLAN AND WORK PLAN REPORT
1 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Board has provided guidance to the County
2 Administrator by establishing an annual work plan for the period September 1, 2021 - August 31,
3 2022; and
4
5 WHEREAS, the County Administrator has prepared a report highlighting the completion
6 of said work plan; and
7
8 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Board Chair and the Administration Committee Chair
9 have met with the County Administrator to review the work plan report and recommend work
10 plan goals for next year; and
11
12 WHEREAS, the Administration Committee has reviewed and recommended work plan
13 for the County Administrator for next year; and
14
15 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Board wishes to provide direction to the County
16 Administrator by establishing a work plan for the period September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023.
17
18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Croix County Board of
19 Supervisors does hereby certify the County Administrator fully meets expectations with the
20 County Administrator Work Plan Report for the period of September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022.
21
22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors does
23 hereby establish the following work plan for the County Administrator for the period of
24 September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023:
25
26 1. Budgeting: Provide a budget with a lower tax levy rate increase than projected in the debt
27 service modeling that showed a thirty-nine-cent increase. (Below $3.50 projected rate is
28 good, at $3.11 is great with a flat tax rate, below $3.02 is exceptional and breaks our
29 record low).
30 2. Communication: Create budget outreach plan to share the good work the County does.
31 3. Service Review: Complete the mandated services review and recommend policy changes
32 to items highlighted by the standing committees.
33 4. Facilities: Keep the Government Center building project on time and on budget. (2-year
34 goal)
35 5. Employees: Create an enhanced onboarding plan for new employees.
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Legal Fiscal Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: Work plan has no fiscal impact outside of authorized budget.
08/9/22
08/09/22Administration CommitteeAPPROVED
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NPWFS;Bob Long, Supervisor
TFDPOEFS;Scott Counter, Vice-Chair
BZFT;Long, Koch, Berning, Feidler, Counter
Vote Confirmation.
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement Majority of Supervisors Present
Christine Hines, County Clerk
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Work Plan Report September 1, 2021 August 31, 2022
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Work Plan Item 1 Strategic Planning: Work with Department Heads to create
departmental work plans.
Accomplished: Strategic plan action items have been developed and assigned to departments.
The County Board adopted the St. Croix County Strategic Plan 2022-2025 in September of 2021.
The County Administrator and Department Heads worked that fall to create action items to
implement those strategic goals. Implementation is ongoing.
Work Plan Item 2 Broadband: Implement study findings.
Accomplished: Broadband grants were successfully created and awarded. Grants expand final
mile broadband in 8 townships.
Broadband study results were presented to the County Board in December 2021. In January of
2022 a broadband grant program was approved by the County Board. A three-member panel
reviewed 9 grant applications and awarded $3 million dollars to 8 of the 9 grant requests in
February 2022. The PCS broadband grant deadline in March was the target for getting grants
approved to improve the success rate in the competitive matching grant process. 6 of the 8
grants awarded by St. Croix County received State PSC matching grants.
All 8 of the projects are being constructed in 2022 and 2023, providing high speed internet
capability to an additional 3,482 properties across the 8 townships of Cylon, Emerald, Erin
Prairie, Richmond, St. Joseph, Stanton, Star Prairie and Kinnickinnic.
A Broadband Subcommittee is being formed to continue looking at additional study findings.
Work Plan Item 3 Facilities: Guide Government Center building project through the review
process to the level of County Board support.
Accomplished: Building project is being constructed.
The Government Center Building Subcommittee formed in March 2021 spent 7 months vetting
the project and options. We spent several months showcasing the project through media outlets
and open houses to gather public input. In March 2022 the County Board narrowly defeated a
bonding referendum for the project to continue. At a Special County Board meeting in April
2022 the County Board approved the funding for the project and amended the budget to start
the project immediately.
The project is currently in the design phase with construction slated to start in the fall of 2022.
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Work Plan Item 4 Employees: Create plan to improve hiring effectiveness for entry level
and seasonal employees along with improved employee advancement opportunities.
Accomplished: Approved policy changes trying to keep St. Croix County competitive in the labor
market.
Hiring seasonal employees became very difficult in 2020 and 2021 with wage competition as the
major factor. In October 2021 the County Board adopted an updated wage grid that eliminated
all wage steps below $15 per hour. The wage grid was also expanded to create a higher range
for seasonal employees. This modification made St. Croix County immediately competitive in the
labor market for seasonal and entry level employees.
In September of 2021 the County Board authorized $375,000 for additional compensation for
law enforcement and $300,000 in bonuses for health care campus employees. These additional
compensation increases were awarded with ARPA dollars as a tool to assist with retaining
employees identified as most impacted during the pandemic.
In March 2022 the County Board authorized a 1% COLA adjustment to the wage grid. They
further approved compression adjustments to multiple employees to help retain the employees
compressed by new hire wage rate compression. These steps were taken to keep St. Croix
County competitive in the labor market.
Additional policies are in development to provide entry level employees more advancement
opportunities.
Work Plan for 2022/2023
1. Budgeting: Provide a budget with a lower tax levy rate increase than projected in the
debt service modeling that showed a thirty-nine-cent increase. (Below $3.50 projected
rate is good, at $3.11 is great with a flat tax rate, below $3.02 is exceptional and breaks
our record low).
2. Communication: Create budget outreach plan to share the good work the County does.
3. Service Review: Complete the mandated services review and recommend policy changes
to items highlighted by the standing committees.
4. Facilities: Keep the Government Center building project on time and on budget. (2-year
goal)
5. Employees: Create an enhanced onboarding plan for new employees.
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St. Croix County Strategic Plan
Strategies and Actionsfor County Employees
2022-2025
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Contents
St. Croix County Strategic Plan ...................................................................................................................................1
Vision ......................................................................................................................................................................3
Mission ...................................................................................................................................................................3
Guiding Principles ...................................................................................................................................................3
Community Well-Being ...........................................................................................................................................4
Goal 1: Promote an all-inclusive health and public safety environment. ..........................................................4
Goal 2: Have conversations with community stakeholders about support for the most vulnerable in our
community. .........................................................................................................................................................8
Public Infrastructure ...............................................................................................................................................9
Goal 1: Help provide access to broadband for every St. Croix County resident and business. .........................9
Goal 2: Maintain high-quality County highways in a safe, sustainable, and efficient manner. ...................... 10
Goal 3: Serve our growing population by providing well-designed spaces that meet the needs of the County.
......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Natural Resources ............................................................................................................................................... 15
Goal 1: Improve and protect the water quality throughout St. Croix County................................................. 15
Goal 2: Expand the enforcement of land use ordinances. .............................................................................. 17
Goal 3: Improve and develop County Parks and Trails. ................................................................................... 18
Service Delivery ................................................................................................................................................... 21
Goal 1: Improve the way we offer services. .................................................................................................... 21
Goal 2: Increase awareness of the services we offer. ..................................................................................... 24
Goal 3: Improve the employee experience and recruitment efforts for St. Croix County. ............................. 26
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Vision
To be the County that delivers service with compassion and respect for people and the environment.
Mission
We will strengthen our social and economic future by providing health, safety, and well-being for all.
Guiding Principles
Responsibility: We will responsibly use and protect County resources.
Respect: We will treat everyone with respect.
Accountability: We will hold ourselves accountable.
Integrity: We will build trust through our actions.
Transparency: We will communicate openly and honestly.
Cooperation: We will work together for the benefit of everyone in our community.
Innovation: We will find creative and efficient ways to provide our services.
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Community Well-Being
Goal 1: Promote an all-inclusive health and public safety environment.
Objective 1: Better serve our justice system by improving communication and collaboration between Public
Safety and Health and Human Services.
Strategy 1: Set up regular meetings between departments to determine needs and communication initiatives.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
HHS
Establish monthly meetings with Organization of
2022
designated department representatives monthly meetings
Veteran
to discuss needs and communication
Services
initiatives.
Justice Support
Services
Completion of
Work with Administration to develop an Admin 2022
communication plan
internal and external communication
HHS
plan. Reference the actions in the Service
Number of people
Delivery category.
Veteran
reached
Services
Justice Support
Services
Veteran
Send email to United Service 2021
Services
Organizations (USO) for all self-IDed vet
from jail.
Justice Support
Services
- Jail
ğĬƌĻ Њ Ώ /ƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ ĻƌƌΏ.ĻźƓŭ Ή Dƚğƌ Њ Ή hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ Њ Ή {ƷƩğƷĻŭǤ Њ ΛЊΏЊΏЊΏЊΜ
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Objective 1: Better serve our justice system by improving communication and collaboration between Public
Safety and Health and Human Services.
Strategy 2: Identify shared population to provide better services to those populations.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
HHS
Define target audience (veterans, Completion of
2022
homeless, criminal justice involved) with definition of target
Veteran
behavioral health or other social service audience
Services
needs.
Justice Support
Services
HHS Number of initiatives
Use funding from the American Rescue 2022
funded
Plan Act (ARPA) to support early
Veteran
intervention initiatives.
Services
Number of people
served from these
Justice Support
initiatives
Services
HHS
Focus on Veterans involved in criminal Number of veterans 2022
justice system. Provide early intervention served from these
Veteran
initiatives
Services
Justice Support
Services
ğĬƌĻ Ћ Ώ /ƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ ĻƌƌΏ.ĻźƓŭ Ή Dƚğƌ Њ Ή hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ Њ Ή {ƷƩğƷĻŭǤ Ћ ΛЊΏЊΏЊΏЋΜ
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Objective 1: Better serve our justice system by improving communication and collaboration between Public
Safety and Health and Human Services.
Strategy 3: Develop a cross department workflow.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
HHS
Determine workflow for departments, Development of
2022
meetings, and how best to communicate
workflow
Veteran
with each other.
Services
Justice Support
Services
Use a collaboration site like Microsoft Admin Completion of 2022 /
Teams to share information between collaboration site
HHS Ongoing
departments.
Veteran
Services
Justice Support
Services
ğĬƌĻ Ќ Ώ /ƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ ĻƌƌΏ.ĻźƓŭ Ή Dƚğƌ Њ Ή hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ Њ Ή {ƷƩğƷĻŭǤ Ќ ΛЊΏЊΏЊΏЌΜ
Objective 2: Reduce repeat offences by identifying and addressing the behavioral health needs of the people in
our justice system.
Strategy 1: Complete an early COMPAS & Pretrial assessment and follow evidence-based practices.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Pretrial
Complete the COMPAS and Pretrial Completion of the
2022
Services
assessment. assessment
Jail
ğĬƌĻ Ѝ Ώ /ƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ ĻƌƌΏ.ĻźƓŭ Ή Dƚğƌ Њ Ή hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ Ћ Ή {ƷƩğƷĻŭǤ Њ ΛЊΏЊΏЋΏЊΜ
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Objective 3: Reduce emergency and crisis situations by strengthening the coordination of care for people with
complex health needs.
Strategy 1: Create intervention and prevention systems and workflow.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Number of initiatives
Use funding from the American Rescue HHS 2022
funded
Plan Act (ARPA) to support early
intervention initiatives.
Number of people
served from these
initiatives
HHS
Do an assessment of what other local Completion of 2022
governments have done to reduce assessment
Veteran
emergency and crisis situations. What
Services
Justice Support
Services
ğĬƌĻ Ў Ώ /ƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ ĻƌƌΏ.ĻźƓŭ Ή Dƚğƌ Њ Ή hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ Ќ Ή {ƷƩğƷĻŭǤ Њ ΛЊΏЊΏЌΏЊΜ
Objective 4: Support employee stress management and well-being by ensuring resources are available and
accessible.
Strategy 1: Continue to enhance Health and Wellness initiatives and education for employees.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Incorporate Employee Achievement Number of people
HR 2022 2023
Program (EAP) benefits when supporting using the EAP benefits
Dept. Heads
employees after critical incidents.
ğĬƌĻ Џ Ώ /ƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ ĻƌƌΏ.ĻźƓŭ Ή Dƚğƌ Њ Ή hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ Ѝ Ή {ƷƩğƷĻŭǤ Њ ΛЊΏЊΏЍΏЊΜ
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Objective 5: Better serve our community by advocating for appropriate state policies and funding.
Strategy 1: Work with the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) and advocate for health and wellness
initiatives.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Continue annual advocacy through WCA HHS Ongoing
and regional County partners.
Admin
County Board
Supervisors
ğĬƌĻ А Ώ /ƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ ĻƌƌΏ.ĻźƓŭ Ή Dƚğƌ Њ Ή hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ Ў Ή {ƷƩğƷĻŭǤ Њ ΛЊΏЊΏЎΏЊΜ
Goal 2: Have conversations with community stakeholders about support for
the most vulnerable in our community.
Objective 1: Identify and understand the unique needs of the most vulnerable and disenfranchised in our
community. Develop strategies to address these needs.
Strategy 1: Use data to identify the needs of the most vulnerable in our community.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Identify our most vulnerable populations. Dept. Heads Identification of 2022
vulnerable groups
Admin Collection of data 2022
collect, how we will use this data, and the
Dept. Heads
best way to collect this data.
ğĬƌĻ Б Ώ /ƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ ĻƌƌΏ.ĻźƓŭ Ή Dƚğƌ Ћ Ή hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ Њ Ή {ƷƩğƷĻŭǤ Њ ΛЊΏЋΏЊΏЊΜ
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Public Infrastructure
Goal 1: Help provide access to broadband for every St. Croix County
resident and business.
Objective 1: Develop solutions that serve rural areas of the County by engaging with Internet Service Providers
(ISPs) and community stakeholders.
Strategy 1: Work with ISPs to determine how we can meet the broadband needs of the County.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Engage ISP providers that already provide
IT 2022
contacted
service to the County and discuss how we
Admin
can improve access to broadband.
talked with
Engage potential ISP providers for IT 2022
contacted
potential service.
Admin
talked with
ğĬƌĻ В Ώ tǒĬƌźĭ LƓŅƩğƭƷƩǒĭƷǒƩĻ Ή Dƚğƌ Њ Ή hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ Њ Ή {ƷƩğƷĻŭǤ Њ ΛЋΏЊΏЊΏЊΜ
Objective 1: Develop solutions that serve rural areas of the County by engaging with Internet Service Providers
(ISPs) and community stakeholders.
Strategy 2: Explore ways to offset the cost of building fiber infrastructure.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Explore state and federal grant IT Number of 2022
opportunities for broadband. opportunities
Admin
explored
Community
Development
Facilities
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Action Assigned To Measure Due
Explore and discuss funding for County Board Completion of 2022
broadband expansion. Supervisors discussion
ğĬƌĻ ЊЉ Ώ tǒĬƌźĭ LƓŅƩğƭƷƩǒĭƷǒƩĻ Ή Dƚğƌ Њ Ή hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ Њ Ή {ƷƩğƷĻŭǤ Ћ ΛЋΏЊΏЊΏЋΜ
Goal 2: Maintain high-quality County highways in a safe, sustainable, and
efficient manner.
Objective 1: Reduce costs and increase efficiencies through technology.
Strategy 1: Purchase equipment that reduces labor, materials, and overall cost.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Highway Dept.
Examine options on equipment that Completion of
Ongoing
meets our objectives and provides examination
Facilities
efficiencies.
Highway Dept.
Budget necessary funds to purchase Completion of budget Ongoing
equipment that makes our workflows
Facilities
more efficient.
ğĬƌĻ ЊЊ Ώ tǒĬƌźĭ LƓŅƩğƭƷƩǒĭƷǒƩĻ Ή Dƚğƌ Ћ Ή hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ Њ Ή {ƷƩğƷĻŭǤ Њ ΛЋΏЋΏЊΏЊΜ
Objective 1: Reduce costs and increase efficiencies through technology.
Strategy 2: Examine new best practices to improve efficiencies.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Number of partners
Meet with partners in industry to learn Highway Dept. Ongoing
we met with
what is working for them.
Number of meetings
Participate in research projects that are Number of projects
Highway Dept. Ongoing
looking for innovation. participated in
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ğĬƌĻ ЊЋ Ώ tǒĬƌźĭ LƓŅƩğƭƷƩǒĭƷǒƩĻ Ή Dƚğƌ Ћ Ή hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ Њ Ή {ƷƩğƷĻŭǤ Ћ ΛЋΏЋΏЊΏЋΜ
Objective 2: Maximize state and federal funding for local infrastructure projects.
Strategy 1: Advocate for new opportunities and funding with state and federal partners.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Examine all funding opportunities. Highway Dept. Grant Awards Ongoing
Number of meetings
Meet with local elected officials on Highway Dept. Ongoing
barriers to funding.
Number of changes
County Board
resulting from
Supervisors
meetings
ğĬƌĻ ЊЌ Ώ tǒĬƌźĭ LƓŅƩğƭƷƩǒĭƷǒƩĻ Ή Dƚğƌ Ћ Ή hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ Ћ Ή {ƷƩğƷĻŭǤ Њ ΛЋΏЋΏЋΏЊΜ
Objective 2: Maximize state and federal funding for local infrastructure projects.
Strategy 2: Advocate for legal changes to make existing programs more efficient.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Highway Dept. Number of meetings
Work with advocacy groups to examine
Ongoing
change opportunities.
County Board Number of changes
Supervisors resulting from
meetings
ğĬƌĻ ЊЍ Ώ tǒĬƌźĭ LƓŅƩğƭƷƩǒĭƷǒƩĻ Ή Dƚğƌ Ћ Ή hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ Ћ Ή {ƷƩğƷĻŭǤ Ћ ΛЋΏЋΏЋΏЋΜ
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Objective 3: Explore traffic safety enhancements.
Strategy 1: Provide public outreach on transportation safety initiatives.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Highway Dept. Number of groups we
Meet with community interest groups
Ongoing
meet with
(drivers ed/older populations) to discuss
transportation safety initiatives.
Number of times
these groups met
Create and share Public Service Admin Number of PSAs or Ongoing
Announcements (PSAs) and campaigns campaigns shared
Highway Dept.
promoting transportation safety.
WisDOT
ğĬƌĻ ЊЎ Ώ tǒĬƌźĭ LƓŅƩğƭƷƩǒĭƷǒƩĻ Ή Dƚğƌ Ћ Ή hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ Ќ Ή {ƷƩğƷĻŭǤ Њ ΛЋΏЋΏЌΏЊΜ
Goal 3: Serve our growing population by providing well-designed spaces
that meet the needs of the County.
Objective 1: Reduce the dependence on fossil fuels through sustainable design.
Strategy 1: Apply funding opportunities.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Prequalify (pg. 19) bids for alternative
Facilities Number of bids 2022-2023
energy sources for government buildings.
ğĬƌĻ ЊЏ Ώ tǒĬƌźĭ LƓŅƩğƭƷƩǒĭƷǒƩĻ Ή Dƚğƌ Ќ Ή hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ Њ Ή {ƷƩğƷĻŭǤ Њ ΛЋΏЌΏЊΏЊΜ
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Objective 1: Reduce the dependence on fossil fuels through sustainable design.
Strategy 2: Research opportunities to implement alternative energies in County buildings.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Create a research team that will Determination of a
Facilities 2022
determine cost-effective application of cost-effective
alternative energies. application
ğĬƌĻ ЊА Ώ tǒĬƌźĭ LƓŅƩğƭƷƩǒĭƷǒƩĻ Ή Dƚğƌ Ќ Ή hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ Њ Ή {ƷƩğƷĻŭǤ Ћ ΛЋΏЌΏЊΏЋΜ
Objective 1: Reduce the dependence on fossil fuels through sustainable design.
Strategy 3: Support building of electrical charge grid system.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Budget and implement cost-effective Implementation of
Admin 2022-2023
solutions. chosen solution(s)
Facilities
ğĬƌĻ ЊБ Ώ tǒĬƌźĭ LƓŅƩğƭƷƩǒĭƷǒƩĻ Ή Dƚğƌ Ќ Ή hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ Њ Ή {ƷƩğƷĻŭǤ Ќ ΛЋΏЌΏЊΏЌΜ
Objective 2: Continue to monitor our facilities to provide the appropriate space to meet the needs of our
community.
Strategy 1: Work on a plan for a proposed expansion of the Government Center Building.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Inspect County facilities to Identify Government Completion of 2021 - 2022
problems existing with current structure. Center inspection
Subcommittee
Identify community partners (local, state, Government Identification of 2021 - 2022
federal) that can help support the Center community partners
expansion of the Government Center Subcommittee
Building.
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Action Assigned To Measure Due
Conduct an evaluation of our ability to Government Completion of 2021 - 2022
provide remote work options for Center evaluation
employees. Subcommittee
Completion of
Communicate the need for an expansion Government 2021 - 2022
communication
of the Government Center Building to Center
materials
residents and stakeholders. Subcommittee
Number of people
reached
ğĬƌĻ ЊВ Ώ tǒĬƌźĭ LƓŅƩğƭƷƩǒĭƷǒƩĻ Ή Dƚğƌ Ќ Ή hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ Ћ Ή {ƷƩğƷĻŭǤ Њ ΛЋΏЌΏЋΏЊΜ
Objective 2: Continue to monitor our spaces to provide the appropriate space to meet the needs of our
community.
Strategy 2: Continue to monitor the community growth rate and determine how to best serve our growing
community.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Utilize existing growth studies to Admin Determination of Ongoing
determine where future services are future needs
Facilities
needed.
Dept. Heads
ğĬƌĻ ЋЉ Ώ tǒĬƌźĭ LƓŅƩğƭƷƩǒĭƷǒƩĻ Ή Dƚğƌ Ќ Ή hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ Ћ Ή {ƷƩğƷĻŭǤ Ћ ΛЋΏЌΏЋΏЋΜ
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Natural Resources
Goal 1: Improve and protect the water quality throughout St. Croix County.
Objective 1: Increase awareness of activities impacting water quality by providing educational opportunities.
Strategy 1: Expand programming to identify nitrate contamination.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Increase screening clinics from 4 clinics to Community Number of screening
2022
5. Development clinics held
ğĬƌĻ ЋЊ Ώ bğƷǒƩğƌ wĻƭƚǒƩĭĻƭ Ή Dƚğƌ Њ Ή hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ Њ Ή {ƷƩğƷĻŭǤ Њ ΛЌΏЊΏЊΏЊΜ
Objective 1: Increase awareness of activities impacting water quality by providing educational opportunities.
Strategy 2: Help farms with water quality.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Continue having our water quality Community Number of farms
Ongoing
specialists work with farms to help them Development
with water quality.
ğĬƌĻ ЋЋ Ώ bğƷǒƩğƌ wĻƭƚǒƩĭĻƭ Ή Dƚğƌ Њ Ή hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ Њ Ή {ƷƩğƷĻŭǤ Ћ ΛЌΏЊΏЊΏЋΜ
Objective 2: Measure ground water quality by funding the well testing program and expanding source testing.
Strategy 1: Expand our well testing program.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Create a plan to expand well testing by Community Number of wells Ongoing
25 new wells each year. Development tested
ğĬƌĻ ЋЌ Ώ bğƷǒƩğƌ wĻƭƚǒƩĭĻƭ Ή Dƚğƌ Њ Ή hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ Ћ Ή {ƷƩğƷĻŭǤ Њ ΛЌΏЊΏЋΏЊΜ
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Objective 2: Measure ground water quality by funding the well testing program and expanding source testing.
Strategy 2: Expand testing for bacteria in our water during the spring months.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Community
Create a plan to expand bacteria testing. Completion of plan 2022
Development
Number of bodies of
water or waters
sources tested
ğĬƌĻ ЋЍ Ώ bğƷǒƩğƌ wĻƭƚǒƩĭĻƭ Ή Dƚğƌ Њ Ή hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ Ћ Ή {ƷƩğƷĻŭǤ Ћ ΛЌΏЊΏЋΏЋΜ
Objective 3: Identify regulatory changes to protect ground and surface water.
Strategy 1: Work with the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) to be informed of regulatory changes for
ground and surface water.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Number of resolutions
Review WCA resolutions and provide Community
Ongoing
reviewed
support where we can. Development
Committee
Number of changes to
our processes
ğĬƌĻ ЋЎ Ώ bğƷǒƩğƌ wĻƭƚǒƩĭĻƭ Ή Dƚğƌ Њ Ή hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ Ќ Ή {ƷƩğƷĻŭǤ Њ ΛЌΏЊΏЌΏЊΜ
Objective 3: Identify regulatory changes to protect ground and surface water.
Strategy 2: Work with elected officials to promote water quality.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Number of resolutions
Create resolutions focused on improving Community
Ongoing
proposed
and protecting our water quality. Development
Committee
Number of resolutions
adopted
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Action Assigned To Measure Due
Contact state legislators to advocate for County Board Ongoing
improving and protecting our water Supervisors
quality.
ğĬƌĻ ЋЏ Ώ bğƷǒƩğƌ wĻƭƚǒƩĭĻƭ Ή Dƚğƌ Њ Ή hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ Ќ Ή {ƷƩğƷĻŭǤ Ћ ΛЌΏЊΏЌΏЋΜ
Goal 2: Expand the enforcement of land use ordinances.
Objective 1: Identify resource needs and create a strategic workforce plan.
Strategy 1: Explore contracting for code enforcement.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Evaluate the cost of contracting for code Community Completion of 2022
enforcement. Development evaluation
Director
Compare how often counties perform Community Completion of 2022
code enforcement. Development evaluation
ğĬƌĻ ЋА Ώ bğƷǒƩğƌ wĻƭƚǒƩĭĻƭ Ή Dƚğƌ Ћ Ή hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ Њ Ή {ƷƩğƷĻŭǤ Њ ΛЌΏЋΏЊΏЊΜ
Objective 1: Identify resource needs and create a strategic workforce plan.
Strategy 2: Provide code enforcement training.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Offer an in-house code enforcement Community Number of employees Ongoing
training program. Development completing the
training
Find opportunities for other code Community
Ongoing
enforcement training. Development
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Objective 1: Identify resource needs and create a strategic workforce plan.
Strategy 3: Match current resources to code enforcement needs to identify gaps.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Enter complaint data into database to Community Completion of a
2022
generate a report and analyze caseloads. Development report and analysis
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Goal 3: Improve and develop County Parks and Trails.
Objective 1: Explore opportunities for new camper cabins and other accommodations in our parks.
Strategy 1: Evaluate the current use of our camper cabins to determine the future need.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Number of people
Measure usage of our camper cabins. Parks Division 2023
booking our camper
cabins
The times of year
people are booking
our camper cabins
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Objective 1: Explore opportunities for new camper cabins and other accommodations in our parks.
Strategy 2: Learn what our residents and visitors want in our parks.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Completion of the
Continue to collect feedback through
Parks Division 2024
survey
surveys to measure how we are
preforming and what we can do better.
Review of survey
Use previous surveys as a benchmark.
results
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Objective 2: Explore opportunities for new park properties.
Strategy 1: Follow the direction in our Outdoor Recreation Plan.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Evaluate opportunities for park Number of properties
Parks Division Ongoing
development that if meets Outdoor evaluated
Recreation Plan.
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Objective 3: Improve accessibility to our County natural resources and recreation.
Strategy 1: Explore conducting an assessment of ADA accessibility in our parks.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Review the cost to hire a consultant to Parks Division Completion of the 2023
perform and ADA accessibility study. review
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Objective 4: Explore new physical and educational activities for the people using our parks and trails.
Strategy 1: Continue to expand the loop trail.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Create a bike plan and explore funding Community Completion of the
opportunities. Development plan
Evaluate routes to determine system Community Completion of the
Ongoing
needs and apply funds to address those Development evaluation
system limitations.
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Objective 4: Explore new physical and educational activities for the people using our parks and trails.
Strategy 2: Explore creating an organization of volunteers.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Completion of the
Parks Division 2022
group. assessment
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Objective 4: Explore new physical and educational activities for the people using our parks and trails.
Strategy 3: Engage county businesses regarding park promotions as health and wellness incentives for their
employees.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Create plan to promote park passes to Parks Division Completion of the Staffing
businesses. plan Capacity
Dependent
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Service Delivery
Goal 1: Improve the way we offer services.
Objective 1: Ensure accessible, consistent, and quality services.
Strategy 1: Offer customer service training for employees.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Collaborate with internal and external Community &
HR Ongoing /
partners to provide all employees with employee feedback
Admin Onboarding /
customer service and communication
Number of employees
training.
Dept. Heads Annual
completing training
requirement
Consultant
Implement a 2448-hour response time Admin Ongoing
to inquiries. If an inquiry cannot be
Dept. Heads
resolved within this timeframe, an
acknowledgement that we received the
inquiry must be sent within this
timeframe.
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Objective 1: Ensure accessible, consistent, and quality services.
Strategy 2: Offer in-person and online service delivery options.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Evaluate additional online options for Admin Website Analytics 2022
services and implement when feasible.
Dept. Heads Community &
Each department will conduct a self-
employee feedback
assessment to explore and evaluate the
IT
need for additional online service
options.
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Objective 2: Improve communication and collaboration between departments to operate more efficiently.
Strategy 1: Identify silos and bottlenecks of knowledge and cross train to expand those areas.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Conduct an evaluation of the services and Number of
Admin 2022-2023 /
workflows offered by departments and departments
Dept. Heads Ongoing when
where there is opportunity for better completing the
new services
collaboration. assessment
or workflows
are added
Number of roles
Leadership 2022-2023 /
responsibilities and back up support for evaluated
Ongoing when
major tasks. May be interdepartmental
new
or cross departmental.
employees or
roles are
added
Ensure there are scripts, policies, and Admin Number of processes 2022 /
documented processes that are documented
Leadership Ongoing when
accessible for employees.
Service delivery new
continuation with processes are
employee turnover or developed
absence
Create internal and external Admin Completion of 2022
communication plans for each communication plans
Leadership
department.
Content
Managers
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Objective 2: Improve communication and collaboration between departments to operate more efficiently.
Strategy 2: Organize and clean up intranet and Oracle content.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Complete an inventory and assessment Number of
Admin 2022 /
of our intranet. Then identify missing and departments
Content Ongoing
outdated information. Using this data, completing the
Managers
improve the design and structure of the assessment
intranet.
IT
Complete an inventory and assessment Finance Completion of 2022 /
of the content on Oracle. Then identify inventory and
Admin Ongoing
missing and outdated information. Using assessment
this data, update the content in Oracle.
Content
Completion of content
Managers
updates
IT
Review personal information in Oracle HR Number of employees 2022 /
and update as needed. reviewing and
Finance Ongoing
updating their
Annually
information
All employees
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Objective 2: Improve communication and collaboration between departments to operate more efficiently.
Strategy 3: Take consistent notes during meetings and communicate with all employees.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Determine a consistent note taker for Individual Number of meeting
2022 /
meetings where the outcome of the group/meeting
notes being posted
Ongoing
meeting should be shared with other organizer or
Employee feedback
groups of employees or stakeholders. designee
These notes should be published in a
location that is accessible to the people
who need to read them.
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Objective 2: Improve communication and collaboration between departments to operate more efficiently.
Strategy 4: Use technology to improve communication and collaboration.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Use virtual meeting tools like Teams and Less mileage
All Employees Ongoing
Zoom, to increase collaboration and reimbursement
avoid unnecessary travel for meetings. requests
Less time spent
traveling
Create collaboration sites for content Creation of
Admin 2022
managers to share communication collaboration sites
Content
materials.
Managers
IT
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Goal 2: Increase awareness of the services we offer.
Objective 1: Make information easier to find on our County website.
Strategy 1: Update our public facing website to make it easier for residents to find information.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Completion of website
Redesign the public facing website. Admin 2022
redesign
Content
Managers
Completion of website
Perform an annual review of the website. Admin Ongoing
review with Content
Content
Managers
Managers
Community and
internal feedback
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Objective 2: Educate employees about the services the County offers and how to communicate about our
services.
Strategy 1: Inform all employees of the roles, services, and work of each department.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Provide regular department reports to Dept. Heads Number of Ongoing
leadership. departments
completing reports.
Leadership feedback.
Include orientation to the services the HR Employee feedback. 2022 /
County offers as part of the employee
Leadership Ongoing
onboarding program.
Meet with each department leader and Admin Completion of videos 2024
develop video and create department
Dept. Heads
summaries.
Content
Managers
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Objective 3: Find new and effective ways to educate and inform members of our community about the services
we offer.
Strategy 1: Define our communication needs and research the tools and techniques to help us communicate
with our audiences.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Research what other local governments Admin Completion of Ongoing
and private sector businesses are doing research
Branding
to communicate with their audiences.
Committee
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Action Assigned To Measure Due
Determine the communication needs of Admin Website analytics Ongoing
our departments and the residents of St.
Content Community and
Croix County through regular meetings
Managers employee feedback
with content managers and reviewing
website analytics and search trends.
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Goal 3: Improve the employee experience and recruitment efforts for St.
Croix County.
Objective 1: Build flexibility within job classes.
Strategy 1: Allow for flexibility within and between departments for employee movement within job
classifications.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Identify departments and areas where Number of
HR Ongoing
this opportunity for flexibility. departments and work
Leadership
areas evaluated
Employee
progression/movement
opportunities
Identify progression opportunities. Number of
HR Ongoing
Evaluate the option for combined departments and work
Leadership
education and experience requirements. areas evaluated
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Objective 1: Build flexibility within job classes.
Strategy 2: Ensure compensation for employees that are in flexible positions.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Evaluate if employees in interim positions Number of
HR 2022
or that are performing work departments and
Leadership
intermittently at a higher level are being work areas evaluated
compensated appropriately.
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Objective 2: Offer competitive compensation and benefits.
Strategy 1: Continue to evaluate the benefits we offer.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Annually review our benefits and the cost Number of benefits
HR Ongoing
of those benefits. reviewed
Admin
Keeping insurance
Finance
rates down
Insurance
Reduced turnover
Broker
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Objective 2: Offer competitive compensation and benefits.
Strategy 2: Conduct a job market study.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
HR
Identify a consultant that will conduct the
Selecting a resource 2023/2024
market study.
Admin
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Action Assigned To Measure Due
HR Updated wage grid
Conduct the market study, report on 2024/2025
results, and take appropriate action.
Admin Updated position
wages
Consultant
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Objective 2: Offer competitive compensation and benefits.
Strategy 3: Look at other creative incentives for recruitment.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
HR
Identify what candidates are looking for Number of candidates
Ongoing
by staying up to date with current trends, applying for positions
Admin
reports, and analytics. and accepting
positions
Hiring
Managers
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Objective 3: Create more career advancement opportunities.
Strategy 1: Create a career succession plan.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
Number of newly
Create levels within positions. HR 2022/2023
created levels
Leadership
HR Number of programs
Develop and offer mentorship programs. Ongoing
offered
Leadership
Number of employees
Consultant
participating in
programs
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Action Assigned To Measure Due
HR Number of
Provide training and development Ongoing
opportunities offered
opportunities.
Leadership
Number of
Consultant
participants
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Objective 4: Promote better work/life balance by modifying policies to offer more flexibility.
Strategy 1: Promote exit interviews to get feedback from employees.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
HR
Determine offboarding process that A completed 2022
identifies action items for supervisors. offboarding checklist
Admin
Leadership
HR
Continue to have HR provide an exit Number of exiting
Ongoing
survey and offer to meet with exiting employees that
Leadership
employees. complete a survey or
meet with HR
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Objective 4: Promote better work/life balance by modifying policies to offer more flexibility.
Strategy 2: Promote work/life balance.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
HR Results of
Evaluate what employees want or
2022
engagement surveys
consider work/life balance though
Admin
engagement surveys, performance
Retention and
Leadership
reviews, or as part of department
turnover rates
meetings.
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Objective 5: Offer more training and development opportunities.
Strategy 1: Create train the trainer opportunities.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
HR Number of training
Identify what areas people are seeking
2022
sessions offered
training and then establish subject
Leadership
identified
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Objective 5: Offer more training and development opportunities.
Strategy 2: Consider training when evaluating advancement opportunities.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
HR
Consider this when there is an Number of
2023
opportunity for advancement. Training promotions,
Admin
and development will not always be able progression, or
Leadership
to ensure opportunity for advancement movement of staff
but should be considered.
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Objective 5: Offer more training and development opportunities.
Strategy 3: Offer leadership training.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
HR Number of trainings
Continue to offer quarterly leadership
Ongoing
offered
training.
Admin
Leadership feedback
Leadership
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Action Assigned To Measure Due
HR Number of trainings
Identify training needs for specific Ongoing
offered
leadership and offer outside resources.
Admin
Employee feedback
Dept. Heads
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Objective 5: Offer more training and development opportunities.
Strategy 4: Explore the option of offering tuition reimbursement.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
HR
Evaluate the opportunity for the County Number of employees 2022/2023
to offer low interest student loans and/or that receive assistance
Admin
tuition reimbursement. and the outcome
Corp. Counsel
Finance
Dept. Heads
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Objective 6: Explore innovative ways to reach and recruit a diverse population of employees.
Strategy 1: Create and promote an internship program.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
HR
Create internship policy/program. Creation of the 2023
program
Admin
Dept. Heads
HR
Increase awareness of the internship Number of
2023
program. participants applying
Admin
for the program
Leadership
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Objective 7: Build a culture where employees feel engaged, supported, and connected to our mission.
Strategy 1: Conduct consistent onboarding for all departments.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
HR Effective onboarding
Implement onboarding programs within 2023
process established
each department that provide necessary
Admin
training and information for new
Reduced turnover
Leadership
employees or employees new to their
Exit survey results
position.
Employee feedback
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Objective 7: Build a culture where employees feel engaged, supported, and connected to our mission.
Strategy 2: Conduct regular employee engagement surveys.
Action Assigned To Measure Due
HR Number of surveys
Conduct engagement surveys and publish Ongoing
completed
results.
Admin
Change in results of
Dept. Heads
survey
Consultant
HR
Develop action items around the survey Change in results of
Ongoing
results. survey
Admin
Leadership
Consultant
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2023-2027 CAPITAL PROJECT PLAN
AND FUNDING FOR 2023 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
DATE: September 6, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Approving 2023-2027 Capital Project Plan and Funding for
2023 Capital Improvement Projects
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Annual resolution providing guidance to the County Administrator on which projects to
continue working on and how to fund the capital projects in the 2023 budget.
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2023-2027 CAPITAL PROJECT PLAN
AND FUNDING FOR 2023 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
1 WHEREAS, the County Administrator provided a detailed overview of the proposed
2 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan to the Committee of the Whole on August 2, 2022; and
3
4 WHEREAS, the projects proposed in the Capital Improvement Plan are in the best
5 interest of the County to maintain and improve the assets of St. Croix County; and
6
7 WHEREAS, the County Administrator has provided funding sources for the 2023
8 projects.
9
10 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDthat the St. Croix County Board of
11 Supervisors authorizes the use of $3,584,000 dollars of the fund balance in the CIP fund for
12 funding of the 2023 CIP projects.
13
14 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEDthat the County Administrator shall execute the
15 adopted Capital Improvement Plan and incorporate the 2023 projects into the 2023 budget,
16 ensuring thatall projects of the County are made in strict compliance with the Capital
17 Improvement Plan, the budget and all state and federal laws.
Legal Fiscal Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: Resolution is recommending use of $3,584,000 of CIP fund balance to pay for 2023
capital projects.
08/9/22
08/09/22Administration CommitteeAPPROVED
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NPWFS;Paul Berning, Supervisor
TFDPOEFS;Scott Counter, Vice-Chair
BZFT;Long, Koch, Berning, Feidler, Counter
Vote Confirmation.
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement Majority of Supervisors Present
Christine Hines, County Clerk
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A LAKE
MONITORING AND PROTECTION GRANT
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
Ellen Denzer, Director, Community Development
DATE: September 6, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Authorizing Application for a Lake Monitoring and Protection
Grant
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Land and Water Resource Management Plan (LWRM) identifies Aquatic Invasive Species
Goal 3: Protect and
restore fish and wildlife habitats, Objective 3.4 Control and eradicate invasive species and Goal 5:
Develop and connect with active environmental stewards and future leaders to support and
carry out the above goals are focused on utilizing education to prevent the spread of Aquatic
Invasive Species in the St. Croix County.
The Community Development Resource Management Division team would like to apply for a
$5,300 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Lake Monitoring and Protection
Grant focused on Aquatic Invasive Species outreach, education and monitoring by partnering
with Lake Association members, Fishing Bait Dealers and adding AIS education to current Youth
classroom environmental education programming. Division staff would provide educational
materials to Lake Associations members and bait dealers who are interested in protecting lakes
and fishing habitat from the spread of AIS. Staff would also work with WDNR to construct two
wader washdown stations along County trout streams. No matching funds are required for this
grant or for the proposed project.
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A LAKE
MONITORING AND PROTECTION GRANT
1 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Land and Water Resource Management Plan
2
3 and aquatic ecosystems; and
4
5 WHEREAS, Goals 3 and 5 of the LWRMP focus on utilizing education and partnerships
6 with organizations and environmental stewards throughout the County to prevent the spread of
7 AIS in St. Croix County; and
8
9 WHEREAS, the Community Development Resource Management Division would like
10 to apply for a $5,300 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Lake Monitoring
11 and Protection Grant focused on AIS outreach, education and monitoring by partnering with
12 Lake Association members and Fishing Bait Dealers and adding AIS education to current youth
13 classroom environmental education programming; and
14
15 WHEREAS, Division staff would provide educational materials to Lake Association
16 members and bait dealers who are interested in protecting lakes and fishing habitat from the
17 spread of AIS. Staff would also work with WDNR to construct two (2) wader washdown
18 stations along County trout streams; and
19
20 WHEREAS, no matching County funds are required for this grant or for the proposed
21 project; and
22
23 WHEREAS, a resolution of support from St. Croix County is required to apply for this
24 grant.
25
26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that St. Croix County will meet the
27 financial obligations necessary to fully and satisfactorily complete the project and hereby
28 authorizes and empowers the following employees to submit the necessary documents to the
29 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for financial assistance that may be available:
30
31 Authorized Representative: Ellen Denzer, Community Development Director
32 Tasks: Sign and submit grant application and enter into a grant agreement with WDNR.
33 Contact Info: ellen.denzer@sccwi.gov; 715-386-4673
34
35 Authorized Representative: Tim Stieber, Resource Management Administrator
36 Tasks: Submit quarterly and/or final reports to WDNR to satisfy grant agreement;
37 Submit reimbursement requests to WDNR no later than the date specified in the grant
38 agreement; Sign and submit other documents associated with the grant.
39 Contact Info: tim.stieber@sccwi.gov; 715-531-1905
40
41 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that St. Croix County will comply with all local, state,
42 and federal rules, regulations, and ordinances relating to this project and cost share agreement.
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Legal Fiscal Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: None.
08/18/22
08/18/22Community Development CommitteeRECOMMENDED
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NPWFS;Ryan Sherley, Supervisor
TFDPOEFS;Shawn Anderson, Supervisor
BZFT;Shawn Anderson, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley
BCTFOU;Jerry VanSomeren
FYDVTFE;Scott Counter, Dick Hesselink
Vote Confirmation.
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement Majority of Supervisors Present
Christine Hines, County Clerk
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COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
DATE: September 6, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of County Administrator Appointment of Dr. Faisal Anwar
to the Health and Human Service Board to fill a Vacant Term Expiring
April 2025
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Dr. Anwar is a Hudson resident and licensed physician working at Western Wisconsin Health as
the Chief of Staff. He brings both his medical and his administrative policy making experience to
the Health and Human Services Board.
As part of the review process, Dr. Anwar interviewed with the County Administrator, County
Board Chair and HHS Board Chair. He was recommended by unanimous consent.
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Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30, PARKS OF THE ST.
CROIX COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE
REGARDING HUNTING, TRAIL CAMERAS, PARK PROPERTIES,
PASSES AND FEES
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
Ellen Denzer, Director, Community Development
DATE: September 6, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 30, Parks of the St. Croix County Code
of Ordinances to Clarify Language Regarding Hunting, Trail Cameras, Park
Properties, Passes and Fees
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Proposed amendments to Chapter 30 Parks are to:
Update names of County Park properties;
Prohibit hunting and trapping on the following County park properties:
o Wildwood Trail,
o St. Croix River Crossing Loop Trail,
o Troy Beach on the St. Croix,
o Carmel Curve on the Apple,
o Bass Lake and Pine Lake boat landings;
Prohibit use of trail cameras on County Park properties. This prohibition would not limit
Update the list of County Park properties at which admission fees for vehicle parking and
watercraft launch are required; and
Clarify fee language regarding self-registering of vehicles and for commercial use
permits.
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Please see attached copies of Chapter 30, one copy with proposed changes tracked in red and
an amended copy.
The Community Development Committee will conduct a public hearing on the proposed
amendments then take action either to recommend proposed amendments to the County Board
of Supervisors or further amend based on hearing comments and the recommended language
to the County Board, for possible action to adopt at the September County Board meeting.
A public hearing notice was published in the Star Observer newspaper on August 4 and 11th.
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Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30, PARKS OF THE ST.
CROIX COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE
REGARDING HUNTING, TRAIL CAMERAS, PARK PROPERTIES,
PASSES AND FEES
1 WHEREAS, a County Park Ordinance is needed to govern the conduct of visitors to
2 county lands and to provide for the protection of the natural resources; and
3
4 WHEREAS, Chapter 30, the St. Croix County Parks Ordinance, authorized by Wis. Stat.
5 §§ 59.54(6) and 59.56(9), was adopted in 1972 and most recently amended in 2019; and
6
7 WHEREAS, Chapter 30 revisions have been identified to address outdoor recreation
8 administration and operation within the St. Croix County park system; and
9
10 WHEREAS, the proposed amendments update the names of St. Croix County park
11 properties, prohibit hunting and trapping on specific St. Croix County park properties and trails,
12 prohibit most usage of trail cameras on County park properties, update the list of St. Croix
13 County park properties at which admission fees for vehicle parking and/or watercraft launch are
14 required, and clarify fee language regarding self-registration of vehicles and for commercial use
15 permits; and
16
17 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Community Development Committee held a public
18 hearing on the proposed amendments on August 18, 2022; and
19
20 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Community Development Committee has reviewed
21 the proposed amendments and recommends approval.
22
23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Croix County Board of
24 Supervisors does ordain that the amendments to St. Croix County Code of Ordinances, Chapter
25 30, Parks, as shown in the attached amended document, are hereby approved.
26
27 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Board of Supervisors does ordain that
28 the amendments to Chapter 30 Parks will become effective upon passage.
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Legal Fiscal Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: Little to no finanical impact
08/18/22
08/18/22Community Development CommitteeRECOMMENDED
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NPWFS;Shawn Anderson, Supervisor
TFDPOEFS;Ryan Sherley, Supervisor
BZFT;Shawn Anderson, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley
FYDVTFE;Scott Counter, Jerry VanSomeren, Dick Hesselink
Vote Confirmation.
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement Majority of Supervisors Present
Christine Hines, County Clerk
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ST. CROIX COUNTY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The St. Croix County Community Development Committee will be conducting a public hearing
on Thursday, August 18, 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 ordinance
amendments:
CHAPTER 30 PARKS ORDINANCE
1. Update the names of park properties within St. Croix County;
2. Prohibit hunting and trapping on the following St. Croix County properties:
a. Troy Beach
b. St. Croix River Crossing Loop Trail
c. Carmel Curve on the Apple River
d. Bass Lake Boat Landing
e. Pine Lake Boat Landing
f. Wildwood Trail
3. Update list of County facilities to which a boat launch pass is required;
4. Prohibit the use of trail cameras on St. Croix County park properties. This prohibition
5. Clarify fee language related to the self-registering of vehicles and for commercial use
permits
Pertinent information regarding this amendment 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: Ellen Denzer, Community Development Director, St. Croix County Government
Center, 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI 54016. Email: ellen.denzer@sccwi.gov; 715-386-
4673
By: St. Croix County Community Development Committee
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(1) This ordinance is authorized by Wis. Stats. §§ 59.54(6) and 59.56(9).
(2) Any mandatory amendments or repeals or recreations to the statutes pertaining to the
subject matter of this ordinance are incorporated into this ordinance as of the effective date
of amendment, repeal or recreation.
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(1) This ordinance applies to all county parks, trails, recreation areas, boat landings, forest
lands, facilities and structures leased, owned and/or operated and maintained by the
County Parks Division of the Community Development Department including, but not limited
to:
(a) Glen Hills Park on Glen Lake
(b) Homestead Parklands on Perch Lake
(c) Troy Beach on the St. Croix
(d) Eckert-Richards Blufflands on the St. Croix
(e) Orf Family Overlook on Bass Lake
(f) St. Croix River Crossing Loop Trail
(g) Carmel Curve on the Apple River
(g)(h) Bass Lake Boat Landing
(h)(i) Squaw Lake Boat Landing
(i)(j) Pine Lake Boat Landing
(j)(k) Wildwood Trail
(k)(l) Apple River Recreation Area
(l)(m) Kinnickinnic County Forest
(m)(n)Stanton County Forest
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(1) It is not intended by this ordinance to repeal, abrogate, annul, impair or interfere with any
existing easements, covenants, deed restrictions, agreements, rules or permits previously
adopted or issued pursuant to law.
(2) It is not the intent of this ordinance to abrogate, impair or interfere with the legal rights of
individuals as they may be guaranteed by the state and federal constitutions, statutes and
administrative rules.
41/15!Tfwfsbcjmjuz/ If any section, clause, provision or portion of this ordinance is adjudged
unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this ordinance shall
not be affected.
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41/16!!Qvsqptf/!!The purpose of this chapter is to govern the conduct of visitors to county lands and to
provide for the protection of the natural resources.
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41/17!!Efgjojujpot/ In this chapter, the following definitions apply:
)2* Bevmu!hspvq: a group made up of adult members (18 years of age and older) of an
established organization. Adult groups may include families.
)3* or BUW: has the meaning specified in Wis. Stat. § 340.01(2g).
)4*!Cbdlqbdl!dbnqtjuf: an area designated for camping that has no modern facilities, such as
showers or flush toilets located nearby, nor vehicle or watercraft access to or near the area,
than a motorized vehicle.
)5* Cjdzdmf:has the meaning given in Wis. Stat. § 340.01(5). Note: Under Wis. Stat. §
340.01(5), bicycle means every vehicle propelled by feet or hands acting upon pedals or
cranks and having wheels any 2 of which are not less than 14 inches in diameter.
)6* Dbnq or dbnqjoh: the use of a shelter such as a tent, trailer, motor vehicle, tarpaulin,
bedroll or sleeping bag for temporary residence or sleeping purposes.
)7*!Dbnqfs!Dbcjo: a single structure used for camping and sleeping purposes by a family or
non-family group consisting of not more than 5 people.
)8*!Dbnqfs!ebz: the period beginning at 3:00 p.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m. the following day.
)9* Dbnqjoh!qbsuz:
):*!Dbnqjoh!qfsnju: any permit for camping overnight that requires registration and payment
of a daily fee.
)21*!Dbnqjoh!voju: any single shelter except sleeping bags and hammocks used for a camp by
a camping party except those used exclusively for dining purposes.
)22* Dbnqtjuf: a segment of a campground which is designated for camping use by a camping
unit or camping party.
)23*!Dmjncjoh!bdujwjuz: includes any of the following:
(a) Ascending or descending steep rock walls, ice walls or artificial structures, usually with
the assistance of specialized rock climbing equipment including ropes, webbing and
carabiners.
(b) Practicing the use of specialized rock climbing equipment near the ground.
)24* Dpvouz!Qbsl-!Gpsftu-!ps!Sfdsfbujpo!Bsfb: the area within the property boundary for any
county park, forest, beach, boat launch, trail, or other property operated and maintained by
the Parks Division of the St. Croix County Community Development Department.
)25*!Dpvouz!usbjm: a recreational trail designated by the department.
)26* Dspqt:any vegetation planted as an agricultural commodity or for other use as part of a
farming operation, or vegetation planted for personal consumption or aesthetics, such as a
vegetable or flower garden.
)27* Efqbsunfou: refers to the Parks Division of the St. Croix County Community Development
Department.
)28* Eph!tmfe: any vehicle that glides on runners or wheels and is designed or used for
conveying cargo or people and to be pulled by dogs.
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)29*!Epnftujdbufe!Vohvmbuft: farm livestock including cattle, oxen, sheep, pigs, goats, llamas,
alpacas, and camels.
)2:*!Fejcmf!gsvjut: fleshy fruits from plants including apples, plums, pears, blueberries,
raspberries, blackberries, juneberries, and strawberries that are harvested for human
consumption. It does not include the seeds, roots or other parts of herbaceous plants such
as wildflowers or grasses.
)31* Fejcmf!ovut: walnuts, hickory nuts, acorns and other similar nuts from trees and shrubs.
)32* Frvjof: any horse, pony, donkey, mule or hinny.
)33* Gbnjmz: a parent or parents with their unemancipated children and not more than 2 guests.
)34* Gbnjmz!dbnqhspvoe: any tract of land designated for camping by families or groups of 6
persons or less.
)35* Gjsfbsn: a weapon that acts by force of gunpowder.
)36* Hspvq!dbnqhspvoe: a campground designated for use by juvenile or adult groups.
)37* Kvwfojmf!hspvq: a group made up of juvenile members of an established organization and
under the leadership of at least one competent, mature adult foreach 10 juveniles in the
group.
)38* Npupscpbu: has the meaning given in Wis. Stat. § 30.50(6).
)39* : any 6 or less individuals who do not meet the definition of family.
)3:* Pddvqz-!pddvqjfe or pddvqzjoh; the camping unit, such as a tent, trailer or RV, is set up
on a designated campsite in a useable condition.
)41* Pshboj{fe!dmjncjoh!hspvq:a group engaged in rock climbing activities that is organized,
sponsored, transported or supervised by a school, university, youth group, club, social
organization, church, business, guide service or similar organization.
)42*!Qbsl!Benjojtusbups: the official in charge of overseeing the administration and operation of
the St. Croix County Parks System.
)43*!Qfeftusjbo:
(a) Any person afoot without the use of skis, skates or other similar devices.
(b) Any physically disabled person in a wheelchair, either manually or mechanically
for use by a physically disabled person, but does not include any person using an
electric personal assistive mobility device.
)44* Qiztjdbmmz!ejtbcmfe!qfstpo: a person who by reason of a physical impairment is a
for DOT special identification cards are found in Wis. Stat. § 343.51, and Wisconsin
Administrative Code Trans Chapter 130. Note: The Americans with Disabilities Act (Pub.
Law
interpreted by 28 C.F.R. 35.104. Qualified individual with a disability means an individual
with a disability who, with or without reasonable modifications to rules, policies, or practices,
the removal of architectural, communication, or transportation barriers, or the provision of
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auxiliary aids and services, meets the essential eligibility requirements for the receipt of
services or the participation in programs or activities provided by a public entity.
)45*!Qjdojd!bsfb: any tract of land developed and maintained for picnicking and containing not
less than 5 picnic tables. Included in the definition of picnic area are adjacent playground
and play field areas.
)46*!Qsjwbuf!tdippmt: institutions meeting the criteria of Wis. Stat. § 118.165.
)47* : depositing a completed envelope with accurate information and
ation box upon entering a
park, forest, or recreation area where admission fees are required.
)48* Sfhjtufsfe!dbnqfs: a person camping on a campsite whose name is included on the
camping permit for that campsite.
)49* Topxnpcjmf: has the meaning specified in Wis. Stat. § 340.01(58a), and is considered to
be a vehicle for the purposes of this chapter.
)4:* Tqfdjbm!fwfou: a temporary use of department property which permits an activity that is
otherwise not specifically allowed under this chapter or which involves one or more of the
following circumstances:
(a) Requires exclusive use or closure of all or part of public facilities or areas within a
(b) Placement of temporary structures or event apparatus.
(c) Sale or offering of beverages, food, or merchandise.
(d)
(e) Will take place during hours beyond normal property open hours.
(f) Requires use of equipment or facilities not otherwise authorized for the proposed public
use.
(g) Requires event participation fees.
)51* Txjnnjoh!cfbdi: any water area or adjacent land area designated as a swim area by
standard regulatory markers or posted notice.
)52* or VUW: has the meaning specified in Wis. Stat. § 23.33(1)(ng) and
for the purposes of this chapter will include any type of golf cart.
)53* Wfijdmf:any motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or mobile home and is further defined in Wis.
Stat. § 340.01(74). For purposes of this chapter, a snowmobile is considered to be a
vehicle.
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(1) COUNTY PROPERTY.
(a) No person may destroy, molest, deface, damage, carve, drive nails into, remove or
attempt to remove any natural growth or natural or archaeological feature except as
follows:
1. Edible fruits, edible nuts, wild mushrooms, wild asparagus, and watercress may be
removed by hand without a permit for the purpose of personal consumption by the
collector. Note: The collection of seeds from herbaceous plants such as grasses
and wildflowers is not allowed without written authorization from the department.
2. Herbaceous plant species that are listed as prohibited plant invasive species under
§ NR 40.04 (2) (b) or listed as restricted plant invasive species under § NR 40.05
(2) (b) may be removed without a permit issued under this chapter.
3. Rocks, minerals or fossil materials may be collected for noncommercial purposes,
such as educational uses, by hand or using a hand held rock hammer or similar
device in accordance with the terms of a written permit issued by the manager of
the property on which the collecting is done. A collector may not remove more
than 5 pounds of rock, mineral or fossil material per day from any property with a
maximum total of 50 pounds per year. The permit may further limit the allowable
methods and amounts of material collected.
4. Arthropods collected for purposes of study as part of participation in a department
sponsored naturalist or educational program. All collected animals shall be
released on the property from which obtained and may not be removed from the
property.
(b) No person may destroy, molest, deface, damage, remove or attempt to remove, carve
or mark on, drive nails in, or injure in any manner any park or forest structure
including, but not limited to, buildings, signs, tables, benches, fences, roads, parking
lots, or other County property.
(c) The department may close, by posted notice, any land, structure, or property owned or
administered by St. Croix County and under the management, supervision, and
control of the department. Closure may include prohibiting access for one or more
types of activities and shall be implemented for the purpose of protecting public
health, safety and welfare, or for protection of natural resources or property as
determined by the Park Administrator. No person may enter or be in any building,
installation or area that may be locked or closed to public use or contrary to posted
notice without a written permit from the property manager.
(d) Flying related activities, including but not limited to, hang gliding, parasailing, hot air
ballooning, land sailing, flying model airplanes, operating a drone, or sky diving on
county parks, forests, and recreation areas shall be prohibited unless authorized in
writing by the Park Administrator or designee.
(e) roller blades, roller skates, and skateboards are allowed on all park
roadways and paved trails under department management and supervision except
where posted prohibiting such use.
(f) The department may, by posted notice, restrict climbing activities on any lands subject
to this chapter. Notice of climbing restrictions shall be posted at the administrative
office of the property and at the site where the climbing restrictions apply.
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(g) No person may transplant, relocate, stock or release any plant or animal,
domesticated or wild, without written permission from the department.
(h) Remote control cars, trucks, boats, helicopters, drones, and planes are prohibited in all
county parks, forests, or recreation areas.
(2) CLOSING HOURS.
(a) No person may enter or be within the boundaries of any county park, recreation area,
forest, campground, picnic area, beach, headquarters site, amphitheater, or posted
parking areas between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and the following 6:00 a.m. except:
1. Registered campers in or enroute to their designated campsites.
2. Hunters or trappers entering department lands during an open hunting or trapping
season on the land, provided the entry is no earlier than 90 minutes prior to
sunrise.
(b) Paragraph (a) does not apply to any person who enters for the sole purpose of fishing.
(c) The closing hours of this subsection do not apply to individuals with written
authorization from the department or to those projects or parts of projects where the
department has posted other opening and closing hours or where the department has
waived these hours and established different hours for special events and programs.
No person may enter or be within a department property contrary to closing hours
established pursuant to this subsection.
(3) PERSONAL CONDUCT.
(a) Disorderly conduct. No person may engage in violent, abusive, indecent, profane,
boisterous, unreasonably loud or otherwise disorderly conduct, or conduct which tends
to cause or provoke a disturbance or create a breach of the peace.
(b) Evictions. The department may expel any person or persons from the lands under the
management, supervision and control of the department for violations of any state law,
county ordinance, or posted rules or regulations. The period of time for which a
person may be expelled is 48 hours, or for the period of their camping permit,
whichever is longer. The expelled person may not return to the property before the
eviction period has elapsed or enter any other county park, forest, or recreation area
for a period of 48 hours after eviction. Persons expelled are not eligible for refunds for
unused camping fees or vehicle admission fees. People charged with violent,
assaultive or disorderly behavior may be expelled until after the case is adjudicated in
court.
(c) Refuse and recyclable materials.
1. No person may dispose of any debris, waste or recyclable material except by
placing the material in receptacles provided for those purposes.
2. No person may dispose of any waste or recyclable materials in any waste or
recyclable receptacles or at any location if the waste or recyclable material is
generated from a permanent or seasonal residence or a business or other
commercial or industrial operation.
(d) Noise. No person may operate any sound truck, loudspeaker, generator, chainsaw,
es excessive, loud or unusual noises
without first obtaining a written permit from the department except an inverter type
generator with an operating noise level of 65 decibels (dB) or less may be operated in
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the Prairieview campground of Glen Hills County Park between the hours of 10:00AM
and 8:00PM.
(e) Soliciting.
1. No person may solicit or collect funds or peddle or solicit business of any nature,
post signs or distribute handbills or advertising matter unless first authorized by
contractual agreement.
2. In addition to the requirements of par.1., in county parks, trails, boat landings,
recreation areas and forests, no person may engage in commercial filming or
presence in the county park, trail, recreation area or forest unless first authorized
by contractual agreement or a department commercial use permit.
3. No person may use in any manner the dock, pier, wharf, boat landing or mooring
facilities in, or on, the waters in or immediately adjacent to any lands under the
management, supervision or control of the department for the purpose of soliciting
rides of any kind, unless authorized by the department.
(f)Destruction of property. No person may destroy, molest, possess without permission,
attempt to remove or remove the property of others.
(g) Metal detectors. The use of metal detectors is prohibited except by written permit
issued by the property manager.
(h) Fireworks. No person may possess or discharge any fireworks regulated by Chapter
36 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances or Wis. Stat. § 167.10(1).
(i) Structures. Except as authorized by the department, no person may construct, place,
occupy or use structures or store personal property on lands subject to this chapter.
This paragraph does not apply to tents or canopies which are less than 100 square
feet in area or other temporary structures which are used for recreational purposes
and removed by 10:00 p.m. of the day they are placed on the property.
(j) Crops. Except when authorized by the department, no person may plant, cultivate or
harvest any crop on lands subject to this chapter.
(k) Climbing. No person may engage in climbing activities, including the attachment of
climbing anchors, on buildings, towers and boardwalks and other similar structures.
(l) Climbing permits. The department may require organized climbing groups to obtain a
permit prior to engaging in rock climbing activities. Permit requirements shall be
posted at the administrative office for the property subject to the permit requirement.
The department may use the permit to limit the number of climbers and the time,
manner and location of the climbing. No climbing group or member of a climbing group
may engage in climbing activities without a permit or contrary to permit conditions
when at a location subject to a permit requirement.
(m) Paintball and Air-soft. Except when authorized by the department, no person may
engage in an activity involving the use of paintball guns, paint markers, air-soft guns,
or discharge of similar devices on any lands subject to this chapter.
(n) Campfires.
1. Campfires are allowed in designated fire-rings only unless authorized by the
department.
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2. Campfires in elevated cooking grills are prohibited.
3. Dead and down wood may be gathered from upland areas of the property for
campfire use on the property without the need for a forest product permit.
(o)
when the trails are snow covered.
(4) SPECIAL EVENTS.
(a) Except as provided in par. (c), no person or organization may advertise, promote or
hold a special event without written approval from the department.
(b) To apply for written approval, a person or organization seeking to hold a special event
shall submit to the department all of the following at least 30 days prior to the event:
1. An application describing the special event on forms provided by the department.
2. Proof of adequate insurance as determined by the department, with the policy
naming the department and its employees as additional insureds.
3. A fee as determined by the department.
(c) The department may waive the requirement to obtain written approval under par. (a) if
the special event is authorized in an existing agreement with the department or if the
special event will not result in any of the following:
1. Public safety risks.
2. Negative impacts to a unique plant or animal community or geological or cultural
features.
3. Costs to the department or additional department staff resources costs incurred as
a result of the event.
4. Negative impact to the use and enjoyment of the property by others.
(d) written authorization for a special event may include conditions that
it deems necessary to ensure the protection and orderly management of the property.
(e) The department may modify or terminate written authorization for any special event at
any time if necessary to ensure public safety, protection of county facilities, or
protection of thenatural resources.
(f)In addition to the fee, the department may require the person or organization holding a
special event to compensate the department for, or to restore to the satisfaction of the
department, a natural resource or department property that is damaged as a result of
a special event.
(g) No person may participate in a special event that is not authorized under this section.
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(1)
bark, cut firewood and chips.
(2) No person may possess or transport firewood into any county park, forest, or recreation
area that originated from outside of that property.
(3) This section does not apply to firewood from sources approved by the Department of
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, or dimensional lumber that is debarked, kiln
dried and smoothed, or artificial fireplace logs.
(4) Treated wood, laminated wood containing glue, pallets, or other combustible items
containing metal, plastics, or chemicals are not allowed to be burned in any county park,
forest, or recreation area.
(5) The department may seize and dispose of firewood possessed in violation of this section.
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(1)
bark, cut firewood, and chips.
(2) No person may cut, gather, buy, sell, use, transfer, or possess firewood, from any property
for use off that property unless the person possesses a valid forest products permit issued
by the department authorizing the cutting or gathering. A person required to hold a forest
products permit shall display the permit upon demand for inspection by the department or
its agents.
(3) The department may impose reasonable conditions including a fee on any forest products
permit it issues, and may limit or deny a forest products permit if necessary to protect
resources or avoid conflict with property management objectives.
(4) The department may revoke a forest products permit issued under this section for a
violation of any condition of the permit, or for otherwise cutting or gathering without
authorization. Revocations under this subsection shall apply countywide and be limited to a
period not to exceed one year from the date on which the department notifies the authorized
person of the revocation. No person may possess or apply for a forest products permit for
any property during a period of revocation.
(5) Firewood collected or gathered under a forest products permit shall be for personal use
only, and may not be sold or otherwise exchanged for anything of value. Exceeding the
scope of this permit shall be considered a violation of Wis. Stat. §26.05. Note: Under Wis.
Stat. § 26.05, no person may cut, remove, or transport raw forest products or direct the
cutting, removal, or transportation of raw forest products without the consent of the owner.
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(1) TRAFFIC AND PARKING.
(a) No person may operate any vehicle at a speed in excess of 25 miles per hour or
contrary to state highway or department traffic signs.
(b) All vehicles shall stop at department property entrance stations when such stop is
ordered by department signs.
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(c) No person may operate or park any vehicle as defined in Wis. Stat. § 340.01(74),
which is required to be registered by law on lands under the management, supervision
and control of the department except:
1. On roads and highways as defined in Wis. Stat. §340.01(22).
2. In posted parking areas and boat ramps.
3. As otherwise specifically authorized by law.
(d) No person may park, stop or leave standing, whether attended or unattended, any
vehicle or watercraft:
1. In any manner as to block, obstruct or limit the use of any road, trail, waterway or
facility, or
2. Outside of any area provided for such purposes when it is practical to use such
areas, or
3.Contrary to posted notice.
(e) Any vehicle or watercraft in violation of par. (d) may be towed off the property and
(2) ABANDONED VEHICLES. No person may leave any vehicle unattended without prior
departmental approval for more than 24 hours under such circumstances as to cause the
vehicle to reasonably appear to have been abandoned. An abandoned vehicle shall
constitute a public nuisance
expense.
(3) VEHICLE OPERATION.
(a) Posted notices. Except as provided, no vehicle may be operated on lands and waters
under the supervision, management or control of the department unless its use is
specifically authorized by posted notice.
(b) Snowmobile races. No person may conduct or engage in snowmobile races on any
lands under the supervision, management or control of the department.
(c) Speed limits. No person operating a vehicle may violate the posted speed limit.
(d) Persons with physical disabilities.
1. The department may authorize by permit persons with physical disabilities that
s a mode of personal
conveyance. The department shall accept proof of disability as required by 28
C.F.R. 35.137 (c) (2). Up to two additional people may occupy the device if their
primary purpose is to assist the permittee. Permits must be obtained from the
property manager or designee. Note: Wheelchairs used by the physically disabled
are not motorized vehicles and do not require a permit.
2. The department may include reasonable permit conditions to protect safety and
resources. No person may violate a condition of a permit issued under this
paragraph.
(e) Bicycles. Except where provided in this chapter, bicycles are prohibited on all
department lands except on public roads, parking lots and areas or trails posted for
their use.
(f) Bicycle trails. Bicyclists shall stop at any stop signs which are located on designated
bicycle trails.
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(g) Lighting requirements. No person may operate a bicycle during hours of darkness as
defined in Wis. Stat. § 340.01(23), on a designated bike trail unless the person or the
bicycle is equipped with a lamp emitting a white light visible from a distance of at least
500 feet to the front of the person or the bicycle and a lamp emitting a steady or
flashing red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear of the person or the
bicycle.
(h) Prohibition. No person may ride a bicycle in a careless, negligent, or reckless manner
so as to endanger the life, property or persons of others on any lands under the
management, supervision and control of the department.
(4) ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES AND UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLES.
(a) No person may operate or park any ATV or UTV in any County park, forest, trail,
campground, picnic area, beach, recreation area, or on other lands under the
management, supervision and control of the department except:
1. Properly registered ATVs and UTVs may be operated on roadways within county
property if the adjoining roadway is designated by the County or Township as an
ATV/UTV route and their use is allowed. ATVs and UTVs are then considered a
vehicle and must follow all applicable rules and laws pertaining to vehicles
including vehicle admission.
2. Persons with physical disabilities.
a. The department may authorize by permit persons with physical disabilities that
conveyance. The department shall accept proof of disability as required by 28
C.F.R. 35.137 (c) (2). Up to two additional people may occupy the device if
their primary purpose is to assist the permittee. Permits must be obtained from
the property manager or designee.
b. The department may include reasonable permit conditions and designate
specific areas for their use to protect safety and resources. No person may
violate a condition of a permit issued under this paragraph.
3. Wintertime use of ATVs and UTVs at the Bass Lake, Squaw Lake, and Pine Lake
Boat Launches and on the ice of Glen Lake and Perch Lake is allowed.
(5) GOLF CARTS. Golf carts may be operated on park roads within the peninsula campground
for access to the Glen Hills Golf Course.
(6) AIRCRAFT. No person may land or launch any aircraft on the water or ice of Glen Lake or
Perch Lake.
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(1) No person may allow a dog, cat or other pet in any building, on any swimming beach,
playground, or any area posted prohibiting their presence. Dogs, cats and other pets shall
be kept on a leash not more than 8 feet long and under control at all times in all other park,
trail, forest, and recreation areas. No person may allow his or her dog, cat or other pet to
interfere in any manner with the enjoyment of the area by others.
(2) Nothing in this section shall prohibit or restrict the use of dogs for hunting purposes in any
area which is open to hunting. The use of dogs for dog trials and dog training shall be
restricted to areas designated by the property manager by special use permit.
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(3) No person may allow their dog, cat o
designated nature trails.
(4) Persons bringing or allowing pets in designated use areas shall be responsible forproper
removal and disposal in sanitary facilities of any waste produced by these animals.
(5) No person may ride, lead or fail to prevent any equine animal or domesticated ungulate
from being on any beach, posted or marked hiking trail, nature trail, picnic area, campsites,
or playgrounds. Horses and domesticated ungulates are prohibited on all other department
lands except on public roadsand areas or trails posted for their use unless authorized by
permit from the Park Administrator.
(a) All equine-drawn carriages shall be equipped with manure-catching devices.
(b) Any and all manure deposited on roadways or property is the responsibility of the
operator to clean up and remove.
(6) No person may ride a horse or other animal in a careless, negligent or reckless manner so
as to endanger the life, property or persons of others on any lands under the management,
supervision and control of the department.
(7) EXCEPTION. Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, service animals as defined in
Wis. Stat. § 106.52(1)(fm) and WAGS (Wisconsin Academy for Graduate Service) dogs in
training, may accompany persons with disabilities or their trainer.
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(1) No person may start, tend or maintain any fire on the ground or burn any refuse except in
designated fireplaces or fire rings.
(2) No person may leave any fire unattended, or throw away any matches, cigarettes, cigars or
pipe ashes or any embers without first extinguishing them, or start, tend or use in any
manner any fire contrary to posted notice on any lands or property under the management,
supervision and control of the department.
(3) The department, in the event of threat to natural resources by the presence of forest fire
hazards, may establish emergency use and burning regulations by posted notice.
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(1) No person may possess or use any soap, detergent or shampoo on any swimming beach or
in the water adjacent to any swimming beach in any county park, forest or recreation area.
(2) No person may swim beyond or disturb or molest a swimming beach boundary buoy or
marker in any beach in any county park, recreation area or forest.
(3) There are no lifeguards at any swimming beach/areas in in any county park, recreation area
or forest. Swim, wade, boat, or launch water craft in the designated areas AT YOUR OWN
RISK.
(4) The department may prohibit swimming in areas adjacent to water access sites by posted
notice. No person may swim within the area delineated by the posted notice.
(5) No person may fish in any marked swimming beach in any county park, forest, or recreation
area.
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(6) Glass is prohibited in any swimming beaches in all county parks, forests, or recreation
areas.
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(1) No person may take, catch, kill, hunt, trap, or pursue any wild animal or bird in any county
park, forest, trail or recreation area or other area not open to hunting or trapping, including
the following:.
(a) Troy Beach on the St. Croix
Formatted: Indent:Left: 0.88", Hanging: 0.38", Space
After: 6 pt
(b) St. Croix River Crossing Loop Trail
(c) Carmel Curve on the Apple River
(d) Bass Lake Boat Landing
Formatted: Indent:Left: 0.88", Hanging: 0.38", Space
After: 6 pt
(e) Pine Lake Boat Landing
(f)Wildwood Trail
(1)(2) Nothing in this section shall prohibit:
(a) Hunting and trapping as authorized by the department pursuant to the rules and season
structure in Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 29 and Administrative Code Natural Resources
(NR) 10 to include the following properties:
1. Glen Hills Park on Glen Lake: Designated areas are open for all hunting and
trapping from November 1st through the first Sunday in January and April 1st
through the last Tuesday in April.
2. Homestead Parklands on Perch Lake: Designated areas are open for archery
hunting only from November 1st through January 31st and April 1st through the
last Tuesday in April.
3. Eckert-Richards Blufflands on the St. Croix: Designated areas are open for all
hunting and trapping from November 1st through January 31st and April 1st
through the last Tuesday in April.
4. Orf Family Overlook on Bass Lake: Designated areas are open for all hunting
and trapping from November 1st through January 31st and April 1st through the
last Tuesday in April.
5. Apple River Recreation Area: Open year-round to all hunting and trapping.
5.6. Stanton and Kinnickinnic County Forests: Open year round to all hunting and
trapping.
(b) Additional hunting and trapping as authorized by the Park Administrator.
(c) Possession of uncased or loaded firearms, bows, crossbows or air guns while on foot
and in route to a park area where hunting is allowed. This paragraph does not allow
the discharge of a firearm, bow, crossbow, air gun, sling-shot, or spring loaded device
from or across park areas where hunting is not allowed.
(d) The use of a firearm for the purposes of killing an animal lawfully trapped in a county
park, recreation area or forest.
(e) Additional closures of designated use areas may also be established by posted notice.
Hunting and trapping closures may be limited to certain species and seasons.
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(2)(3) Except for blinds used exclusively for waterfowl hunting as provided in Wis. Stat. §
29.327(2) and § NR 10.12 (12), and except for blinds constructed entirely of dead
vegetation found on the property, no person may do any of the following:
(a) Construct, occupy, place, or use any elevated or ground blind or other elevated device
except on any land open to hunting, portable tree stands and blinds may remain
placed only during the daily timeframe beginning one hour prior to, and ending one
hour after, the shooting hours established in § NR 10.06.
(b) Cause damage to trees by the placement or erection of portable tree stands or by any
other manner while climbing or hunting from atree. Careful pruning, flush with the
trunk of the tree, of limbs less than 1 inch in diameter on a tree in which a tree stand is
used shall not be considered causing damage to the tree.
(c) Hunt from any ground blind during any open season or special hunt for hunting deer
with firearms unless the outside of the blind displays a minimum of 144 square inches
of material that is a solid highly visible color commonly referred to as blaze orange,
florescent orange, or florescent blaze orange, or commonly referred to as bright pink
or fluorescent pink and is visible 360 degrees around the blind. Blinds that are left
DNR customer identification number or name and
address written in the English language attached to the outside of the blind in a
conspicuous location near the entrance to the blind and be kept legible at all times.
(d) Place, use, or own an unoccupied tree stand DNR customer
language, attached to the tree stand in a manner so it is clearly visible to a person
standing on the ground, and kept legible at all times.
(e) Place more than two portable tree stands or blinds on department lands.
(3)(4) Unless authorized by the department, no person may pursue, drive or chase animals on
lands subject to this chapter that are designated as closed to hunting.
(4)(5) Baiting and feeding wildlife, including deer, waterfowl, turkeys and small game is prohibited.
(5)(6) Placing any foothold or body-gripping trap within 100 feet of any designated trail is
prohibited.
(6)(7) The placement or use of trail or game cameras by any member of the public is only are
allowed only in areas open for hunting between the dates of September 1 to December 31
unless authorized in writing by the Park Administrator or when used for park security
purposesproperty manager. Cameras identification
number or name and address written in the English language attached to the outside of the
camera in a conspicuous location and be kept legible at all times.
(7)(8) No person may discharge any firearm, bow, crossbow, air gun, sling-shot, or spring-loaded
device while within the exterior or operated lands including all
county parks, forests, campgrounds, beaches, picnic areas, trails, or other special-use
areas designated by the department, except as follows:
(a) While engaged in hunting or dispatching a lawfully trapped animal in compliance with §
30.14(2) (above) and § NR 10.01.
(b) When authorized by the Park Administrator upon issuance of a special use permit for
activities such as youth or handicapped hunts or commercial filming.
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(8)(9) Target shooting is prohibited in all county parks, forests, and recreation areas.
(9)(10) Entering or remaining in any building that is owned, occupied or controlled by St. Croix
County while in possession of a firearm is prohibited.
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(1) GENERAL.
(a) Camping is prohibited except within designated camping areas.
(b) No person may camp in designated camping areas without a permit and the payment
of prescribed daily fees where required.
(c) A camping permit shall be obtained prior to setting up camp, unless otherwise posted.
(d) No camping party may move from its assigned campsite to another campsite without
prior approval from the park office.
(e) All camping permits expire at 3:00 p.m. on the last day of the permit period.
(f)No camping party may start setting up or taking down its camping unit between the
hours of 10:00 p.m. and the following 6:00 a.m.
(g) Violation of any state law, county ordinance or any rules of the department by a
member or guest of a member of a camping party is cause for revocation of the
camping permit and eviction from the property.
(h) No person may use family campground shower facilities in any county park unless that
person is a registered camper.
(i) Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. During quiet hours, no camping party
shall set up or take down its camping unit. Further, during quiet hours all campers
should be respectful of other campers and are prohibited from making excessive
noise. Only registered campers are allowed on the campsite during quiet hours.
(2) FAMILY CAMPING.
(a) No more than one camping party may occupy a single campsite. No camping party
(b) No person may camp and no camping unit shall remain for a period greater than 21
days in any 28 day period in the property of registration. After 21 days, the camping
unit and camping party shall be removed from the property for at least 7 days before
being eligible to return.
(c) No person may park any motor vehicle outside the parking area designated at each
campsite. No person may park more than 2 motor vehicles in the parking area of any
campsite, except that as many as 6 motorcycles are permitted for members of a
(d) No more than one recreation trailer, pickup truck camper or motor home may occupy a
campsite. Pickup campers or motor homes pulling a trailer shall be treated as a single
unit.
(3) CAMPER CABINS.
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(a) No more than one camping party may occupy a single cabin. No camping party
persons.
(b) No person may camp for a period greater than 21 days in any 28 day period in the
property of registration. After 21 days, the camping party shall be removed from the
property for at least 7 days before being eligible to return.
(c) No person may park any motor vehicle outside the parking area designated at each
campsite. No person may park more than 2 motor vehicles or 5 motorcycles in the
parking area of any cabin campsite.
(d) Additional campers, trailers, RVs, and tents set up for sleeping purposes are
prohibited on cabin sites. Screen tents and canopies are allowed.
(4) OUTDOOR GROUP CAMPING AND BACKPACK CAMPING.
(a) No person may camp and no camping unit may remain in a group or backpack
campsite or in backpack camping areas for a period exceeding that authorized by the
camping permit and in no case for a period exceeding 21 days. After a site is
occupied, in person or by a camping unit, for the maximum period authorized, the
camping unit and camping party shall be removed from the property for at least 7 days
before being eligible to return.
(b) Juvenile groups shall be accompanied by at least one responsible adult for each 10
members of the group.
(c) No more than 10 persons may be permitted at each designated group or backpack
campsite.
(d) No more than one camping party is permitted in any single designated site.
(e) All backpack campers shall pack out refuse generated while camping.
(5) RESERVATIONS. The department may grant reservations for family, outdoor group, and
backpack campsites, camper cabins, and day use facilities under the following conditions:
(a) Reservation applications may be accepted up to 365 days before the date of
occupancy.
(b) The following minimum staysshall apply:
1.Family, group, and backpack campsites: 2 nightson any weekend, except a
minimum of 3 nights for any of the following:
a. On Labor Day and Memorial Day weekends, the stay shall include Friday,
Saturday and Sunday nights.
b. When the Fourth of July is on a Friday. The stay shall include Thursday,
Friday and Saturday nights of that weekend.
c. When the Fourth of July is on a Monday. The stay shall include Friday,
Saturday and Sunday nights of that weekend.
2. Camper Cabins: 2 night minimum reservation at all times, except a minimum of 3
nights for any of the following:
a. On Labor Day and Memorial Day weekends, the stay shall include Friday,
Saturday and Sunday nights.
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b. When the Fourth of July is on a Friday. The stay shall include Thursday,
Friday and Saturday nights of that weekend.
c. When the Fourth of July is on a Monday. The stay shall include Friday,
Saturday and Sunday nights of that weekend.
3. Day Use Facilities: single day reservations at all times.
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(1) No person may operate a boat within a water area marked by buoys or other approved
regulatory devices as a swimming beach; or operate a boat in a restricted use area contrary
to regulatory notice marked on buoys or other approved regulatory devices. This
subsection does not apply in the case of emergency, or to patrol or rescue craft.
(2) No person may moor, anchor or leave unattended any boat or aircraft in a county park,
forest, or recreation area except in areas designated for that purpose. No boat or aircraft
may be left on shore, moored or anchored overnight in the waters of any county park,
forest, or recreation area except in areas designated for that purpose.
(3) No person may operate a motorboat of
hour on Glen Lake or Perch Lake.
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(1) ADMISSION FEES.
(a) No person may operate or park any motor vehicle, ATV/UTV, or trailer or semitrailer in
any county park, forest, trail, recreation area, or roadside park, unless the vehicle
displays a valid vehicle admission pass in the manner specified by the department on
the pass or at the place of purchase.
(b) The following county parks, forests, trails, launches and recreation areas are designated
by the department as areas in which a vehicle admission or watercraft launch pass is
required, except as otherwise provided, from January 1 - December 31:
1. Glen Hills Park on Glen Lake
2. Homestead Parklands on Perch Lake
3. Troy Beach on the St. Croix
4. Eckert-Richards Blufflands on the St. Croix
5. Orf Family Overlook on Bass Lake
6. St. Croix River Crossing Loop Trail
7. Bass Lake Boat Landing
6.8. Pine Lake Boat Landing
(c) Admission fees shall be waived at all county parks, recreation areas, and forests for
the following activities:
1. Authorized public or private school activity.
2. Persons with disabilities and their personal care attendants brought by a nonprofit
organization recognized by the internal revenue service under 26 USC 501 (c) (1)
or (3) whose primary purpose is the improvement of the mental or physical health
of the individual.
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3. Students visiting the property in conjunction with an accredited Wisconsin college
or university class.
4. Persons on official government business in government-owned or private vehicles.
5. Volunteers entering the property to participate in an authorized volunteer activity.
6. For vehicles in which persons are picking up or dropping off juvenile group
campers.
7.For official open house days and other county-sponsored events where free
admission is approved by the Park Administrator.
(2) CAMPING FEES.
(a) No person may use any facility, land or area for which a fee or charge has been
established by the department without payment of the fee or charge as posted.
(b) Camping fees may be waived for persons with disabilities and their personal care
attendants brought by a nonprofit organization recognized by the internal revenue
service under 26 USC 501 (c) (1), (3) or (4) whose primary purpose is the
improvement of the mental or physical health of the individual.
(c) Camping fees may be waived for a nonprofit organization participating in an authorized
volunteer activity.
(d) Prior authorization is required by submitting a waiver request to the department.
(3) OTHER FEES.
(a) No person may use any facility, shelter, or area for which a fee or charge has been
established by the department without payment of such fee or charge.
(b) The department may grant building, shelter and picnic area reservations. Reservations
must be made online or with department staff.
(c) The department may determine and charge a fee for rental of watercraft or other
recreational equipment or services.
(d) Use of the Sanitary Dump Station for non-registered campers requires a fee.
(e) Visitors using areas posted subject
admission stickers, camping, or other fees shall pay an additional $5.00 to $10
(f) The department may charge participants of department sponsored special events or
programs a fee sufficient to cover the cost of providing the program.
(g) The fee for a commercial use permit shall be a minimum of $50.00 per year, in addition
to any applicable admission fee.
(h) The department may determine and charge a fee for special events that includes a
base fee plus the actual costs to the department that are anticipated as a result of the
event. In determining the base fee and costs, the department may consider impacts
including but not limited to all of the following:
1. The number of participants or spectators anticipated for the special event.
2. Additional department staff time required as a result of the special event.
3. Additional maintenance of the property required as a result of the special event.
4. Additional services provided by the department.
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5. Impacts affecting the use of the property by other park users.
(4) This section does not apply to department lands under lease or agreement which provides
otherwise. No person may use any facilities without proper payment of appropriate fees
established by a lessee or contractor.
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(1) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit or hinder the department, its administrators, property
managers, park staff, or other duly authorized agents, or any peace officer from performing
their official duties.
(2) The department may waive in writing any provision of this chapter for commercial filming on
countylands.
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Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this ordinance shall upon conviction thereof,
forfeit not more than $200 and costs of prosecution for each violation and in default of payment of
such forfeiture and costs, shall be imprisoned in the County jail until payment thereof, but not
exceeding thirty (30) days.
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This ordinance shall be effective the day after its publication.
Ordinance No. 877(2019)
Ordinance No. 822(2013)
Ordinance No. 273(1991)
Ordinance No. 76(83)
Resolution No. 26(72)
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(1) This ordinance is authorized by Wis. Stats. §§ 59.54(6) and 59.56(9).
(2) Any mandatory amendments or repeals or recreations to the statutes pertaining to the
subject matter of this ordinance are incorporated into this ordinance as of the effective date
of amendment, repeal or recreation.
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(1) This ordinance applies to all county parks, trails, recreation areas, boat landings, forest
lands, facilities and structures leased, owned and/or operated and maintained by the
County Parks Division of the Community Development Department including, but not limited
to:
(a) Glen Hills Park on Glen Lake
(b) Homestead Parklands on Perch Lake
(c) Troy Beach on the St. Croix
(d) Eckert Blufflands on the St. Croix
(e) Orf Family Overlook on Bass Lake
(f) St. Croix River Crossing Loop Trail
(g) Carmel Curve on the Apple River
(h) Bass Lake Boat Landing
(i) Squaw Lake Boat Landing
(j) Pine Lake Boat Landing
(k) Wildwood Trail
(l) Apple River Recreation Area
(m) Kinnickinnic County Forest
(n) Stanton County Forest
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(1) It is not intended by this ordinance to repeal, abrogate, annul, impair or interfere with any
existing easements, covenants, deed restrictions, agreements, rules or permits previously
adopted or issued pursuant to law.
(2) It is not the intent of this ordinance to abrogate, impair or interfere with the legal rights of
individuals as they may be guaranteed by the state and federal constitutions, statutes and
administrative rules.
41/15!Tfwfsbcjmjuz/ If any section, clause, provision or portion of this ordinance is adjudged
unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this ordinance shall
not be affected.
41/16!!Qvsqptf/!!The purpose of this chapter is to govern the conduct of visitors to county lands and to
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provide for the protection of the natural resources.
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41/17!!Efgjojujpot/ In this chapter, the following definitions apply:
)2* Bevmu!hspvq: a group made up of adult members (18 years of age and older) of an
established organization. Adult groups may include families.
)3* or BUW: has the meaning specified in Wis. Stat. § 340.01(2g).
)4*!Cbdlqbdl!dbnqtjuf: an area designated for camping that has no modern facilities, such as
showers or flush toilets located nearby, nor vehicle or watercraft access to or near the area,
than a motorized vehicle.
)5* Cjdzdmf: has the meaning given in Wis. Stat. § 340.01(5). Note: Under Wis. Stat. §
340.01(5), bicycle means every vehicle propelled by feet or hands acting upon pedals or
cranks and having wheels any 2 of which are not less than 14 inches in diameter.
)6* Dbnq or dbnqjoh: the use of a shelter such as a tent, trailer, motor vehicle, tarpaulin,
bedroll or sleeping bag for temporary residence or sleeping purposes.
)7*!Dbnqfs!Dbcjo: a single structure used for camping and sleeping purposes by a family or
non-family group consisting of not more than 5 people.
)8*!Dbnqfs!ebz: the period beginning at 3:00 p.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m. the following day.
)9* Dbnqjoh!qbsuz: any individual, family
):*!Dbnqjoh!qfsnju: any permit for camping overnight that requires registration and payment
of a daily fee.
)21*!Dbnqjoh!voju: any single shelter except sleeping bags and hammocks used for a camp by
a camping party except those used exclusively for dining purposes.
)22* Dbnqtjuf: a segment of a campground which is designated for camping use by a camping
unit or camping party.
)23*!Dmjncjoh!bdujwjuz: includes any of the following:
(a) Ascending or descending steep rock walls, ice walls or artificial structures, usually with
the assistance of specialized rock climbing equipment including ropes, webbing and
carabiners.
(b) Practicing the use of specialized rock climbing equipment near the ground.
)24* Dpvouz!Qbsl-!Gpsftu-!ps!Sfdsfbujpo!Bsfb: the area within the property boundary for any
county park, forest, beach, boat launch, trail, or other property operated and maintained by
the Parks Division of the St. Croix County Community Development Department.
)25*!Dpvouz!usbjm: a recreational trail designated by the department.
)26* Dspqt: any vegetation planted as an agricultural commodity or for other use as part of a
farming operation, or vegetation planted for personal consumption or aesthetics, such as a
vegetable or flower garden.
)27* Efqbsunfou: refers to the Parks Division of the St. Croix County Community Development
Department.
)28* Eph!tmfe: any vehicle that glides on runners or wheels and is designed or used for
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conveying cargo or people and to be pulled by dogs.
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)29*!Epnftujdbufe!Vohvmbuft: farm livestock including cattle, oxen, sheep, pigs, goats, llamas,
alpacas, and camels.
)2:*!Fejcmf!gsvjut: fleshy fruits from plants including apples, plums, pears, blueberries,
raspberries, blackberries, juneberries, and strawberries that are harvested for human
consumption. It does not include the seeds, roots or other parts of herbaceous plants such
as wildflowers or grasses.
)31* Fejcmf!ovut: walnuts, hickory nuts, acorns and other similar nuts from trees and shrubs.
)32* Frvjof: any horse, pony, donkey, mule or hinny.
)33* Gbnjmz: a parent or parents with their unemancipated children and not more than 2 guests.
)34* Gbnjmz!dbnqhspvoe: any tract of land designated for camping by families or groups of 6
persons or less.
)35* Gjsfbsn: a weapon that acts by force of gunpowder.
)36* Hspvq!dbnqhspvoe: a campground designated for use by juvenile or adult groups.
)37* Kvwfojmf!hspvq: a group made up of juvenile members of an established organization and
under the leadership of at least one competent, mature adult for each 10 juveniles in the
group.
)38* Npupscpbu: has the meaning given in Wis. Stat. § 30.50(6).
)39* : any 6 or less individuals who do not meet the definition of family.
)3:* Pddvqz-!pddvqjfe or pddvqzjoh; the camping unit, such as a tent, trailer or RV, is set up
on a designated campsite in a useable condition.
)41* Pshboj{fe!dmjncjoh!hspvq: a group engaged in rock climbing activities that is organized,
sponsored, transported or supervised by a school, university, youth group, club, social
organization, church, business, guide service or similar organization.
)42*!Qbsl!Benjojtusbups: the official in charge of overseeing the administration and operation of
the St. Croix County Parks System.
)43*!Qfeftusjbo:
(a) Any person afoot without the use of skis, skates or other similar devices.
(b) Any physically disabled person in a wheelchair, either manually or mechanically
for use by a physically disabled person, but does not include any person using an
electric personal assistive mobility device.
)44* Qiztjdbmmz!ejtbcmfe!qfstpo: a person who by reason of a physical impairment is a
ocedures
for DOT special identification cards are found in Wis. Stat. § 343.51, and Wisconsin
Administrative Code Trans Chapter 130. Note: The Americans with Disabilities Act (Pub.
Law 1) is
interpreted by 28 C.F.R. 35.104. Qualified individual with a disability means an individual
with a disability who, with or without reasonable modifications to rules, policies, or practices,
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the removal of architectural, communication, or transportation barriers, or the provision of
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auxiliary aids and services, meets the essential eligibility requirements for the receipt of
services or the participation in programs or activities provided by a public entity.
)45*!Qjdojd!bsfb: any tract of land developed and maintained for picnicking and containing not
less than 5 picnic tables. Included in the definition of picnic area are adjacent playground
and play field areas.
)46*!Qsjwbuf!tdippmt: institutions meeting the criteria of Wis. Stat. § 118.165.
)47* Qs: depositing a completed envelope with accurate information and
ation box upon entering a
park, forest, or recreation area where admission fees are required.
)48* Sfhjtufsfe!dbnqfs: a person camping on a campsite whose name is included on the
camping permit for that campsite.
)49* Topxnpcjmf: has the meaning specified in Wis. Stat. § 340.01(58a), and is considered to
be a vehicle for the purposes of this chapter.
)4:* Tqfdjbm!fwfou: a temporary use of department property which permits an activity that is
otherwise not specifically allowed under this chapter or which involves one or more of the
following circumstances:
(a) Requires exclusive use or closure of all or part of public facilities or areas within a
(b) Placement of temporary structures or event apparatus.
(c) Sale or offering of beverages, food, or merchandise.
(d) e services of any department employee.
(e) Will take place during hours beyond normal property open hours.
(f) Requires use of equipment or facilities not otherwise authorized for the proposed public
use.
(g) Requires event participation fees.
)51* Txjnnjoh!cfbdi: any water area or adjacent land area designated as a swim area by
standard regulatory markers or posted notice.
)52* or VUW: has the meaning specified in Wis. Stat. § 23.33(1)(ng) and
for the purposes of this chapter will include any type of golf cart.
)53* Wfijdmf: any motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or mobile home and is further defined in Wis.
Stat. § 340.01(74). For purposes of this chapter, a snowmobile is considered to be a
vehicle.
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(1) COUNTY PROPERTY.
(a) No person may destroy, molest, deface, damage, carve, drive nails into, remove or
attempt to remove any natural growth or natural or archaeological feature except as
follows:
1. Edible fruits, edible nuts, wild mushrooms, wild asparagus, and watercress may be
removed by hand without a permit for the purpose of personal consumption by the
collector. Note: The collection of seeds from herbaceous plants such as grasses
and wildflowers is not allowed without written authorization from the department.
2. Herbaceous plant species that are listed as prohibited plant invasive species under
§ NR 40.04 (2) (b) or listed as restricted plant invasive species under § NR 40.05
(2) (b) may be removed without a permit issued under this chapter.
3. Rocks, minerals or fossil materials may be collected for noncommercial purposes,
such as educational uses, by hand or using a hand held rock hammer or similar
device in accordance with the terms of a written permit issued by the manager of
the property on which the collecting is done. A collector may not remove more
than 5 pounds of rock, mineral or fossil material per day from any property with a
maximum total of 50 pounds per year. The permit may further limit the allowable
methods and amounts of material collected.
4. Arthropods collected for purposes of study as part of participation in a department
sponsored naturalist or educational program. All collected animals shall be
released on the property from which obtained and may not be removed from the
property.
(b) No person may destroy, molest, deface, damage, remove or attempt to remove, carve
or mark on, drive nails in, or injure in any manner any park or forest structure
including, but not limited to, buildings, signs, tables, benches, fences, roads, parking
lots, or other County property.
(c) The department may close, by posted notice, any land, structure, or property owned or
administered by St. Croix County and under the management, supervision, and
control of the department. Closure may include prohibiting access for one or more
types of activities and shall be implemented for the purpose of protecting public
health, safety and welfare, or for protection of natural resources or property as
determined by the Park Administrator. No person may enter or be in any building,
installation or area that may be locked or closed to public use or contrary to posted
notice without a written permit from the property manager.
(d) Flying related activities, including but not limited to, hang gliding, parasailing, hot air
ballooning, land sailing, flying model airplanes, operating a drone, or sky diving on
county parks, forests, and recreation areas shall be prohibited unless authorized in
writing by the Park Administrator or designee.
(e) roller blades, roller skates, and skateboards are allowed on all park
roadways and paved trails under department management and supervision except
where posted prohibiting such use.
(f) The department may, by posted notice, restrict climbing activities on any lands subject
to this chapter. Notice of climbing restrictions shall be posted at the administrative
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office of the property and at the site where the climbing restrictions apply.
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(g) No person may transplant, relocate, stock or release any plant or animal,
domesticated or wild, without written permission from the department.
(h) Remote control cars, trucks, boats, helicopters, drones, and planes are prohibited in all
county parks, forests, or recreation areas.
(2) CLOSING HOURS.
(a) No person may enter or be within the boundaries of any county park, recreation area,
forest, campground, picnic area, beach, headquarters site, amphitheater, or posted
parking areas between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and the following 6:00 a.m. except:
1. Registered campers in or enroute to their designated campsites.
2. Hunters or trappers entering department lands during an open hunting or trapping
season on the land, provided the entry is no earlier than 90 minutes prior to
sunrise.
(b) Paragraph (a) does not apply to any person who enters for the sole purpose of fishing.
(c) The closing hours of this subsection do not apply to individuals with written
authorization from the department or to those projects or parts of projects where the
department has posted other opening and closing hours or where the department has
waived these hours and established different hours for special events and programs.
No person may enter or be within a department property contrary to closing hours
established pursuant to this subsection.
(3) PERSONAL CONDUCT.
(a) Disorderly conduct. No person may engage in violent, abusive, indecent, profane,
boisterous, unreasonably loud or otherwise disorderly conduct, or conduct which tends
to cause or provoke a disturbance or create a breach of the peace.
(b) Evictions. The department may expel any person or persons from the lands under the
management, supervision and control of the department for violations of any state law,
county ordinance, or posted rules or regulations. The period of time for which a
person may be expelled is 48 hours, or for the period of their camping permit,
whichever is longer. The expelled person may not return to the property before the
eviction period has elapsed or enter any other county park, forest, or recreation area
for a period of 48 hours after eviction. Persons expelled are not eligible for refunds for
unused camping fees or vehicle admission fees. People charged with violent,
assaultive or disorderly behavior may be expelled until after the case is adjudicated in
court.
(c) Refuse and recyclable materials.
1. No person may dispose of any debris, waste or recyclable material except by
placing the material in receptacles provided for those purposes.
2. No person may dispose of any waste or recyclable materials in any waste or
recyclable receptacles or at any location if the waste or recyclable material is
generated from a permanent or seasonal residence or a business or other
commercial or industrial operation.
(d) Noise. No person may operate any sound truck, loudspeaker, generator, chainsaw,
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without first obtaining a written permit from the department except an inverter type
generator with an operating noise level of 65 decibels (dB) or less may be operated in
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the Prairieview campground of Glen Hills County Park between the hours of 10:00AM
and 8:00PM.
(e) Soliciting.
1. No person may solicit or collect funds or peddle or solicit business of any nature,
post signs or distribute handbills or advertising matter unless first authorized by
contractual agreement.
2. In addition to the requirements of par.1., in county parks, trails, boat landings,
recreation areas and forests, no person may engage in commercial filming or
presence in the county park, trail, recreation area or forest unless first authorized
by contractual agreement or a department commercial use permit.
3. No person may use in any manner the dock, pier, wharf, boat landing or mooring
facilities in, or on, the waters in or immediately adjacent to any lands under the
management, supervision or control of the department for the purpose of soliciting
rides of any kind, unless authorized by the department.
(f) Destruction of property. No person may destroy, molest, possess without permission,
attempt to remove or remove the property of others.
(g) Metal detectors. The use of metal detectors is prohibited except by written permit
issued by the property manager.
(h) Fireworks. No person may possess or discharge any fireworks regulated by Chapter
36 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances or Wis. Stat. § 167.10(1).
(i) Structures. Except as authorized by the department, no person may construct, place,
occupy or use structures or store personal property on lands subject to this chapter.
This paragraph does not apply to tents or canopies which are less than 100 square
feet in area or other temporary structures which are used for recreational purposes
and removed by 10:00 p.m. of the day they are placed on the property.
(j) Crops. Except when authorized by the department, no person may plant, cultivate or
harvest any crop on lands subject to this chapter.
(k) Climbing. No person may engage in climbing activities, including the attachment of
climbing anchors, on buildings, towers and boardwalks and other similar structures.
(l) Climbing permits. The department may require organized climbing groups to obtain a
permit prior to engaging in rock climbing activities. Permit requirements shall be
posted at the administrative office for the property subject to the permit requirement.
The department may use the permit to limit the number of climbers and the time,
manner and location of the climbing. No climbing group or member of a climbing group
may engage in climbing activities without a permit or contrary to permit conditions
when at a location subject to a permit requirement.
(m) Paintball and Air-soft. Except when authorized by the department, no person may
engage in an activity involving the use of paintball guns, paint markers, air-soft guns,
or discharge of similar devices on any lands subject to this chapter.
(n) Campfires.
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2. Campfires in elevated cooking grills are prohibited.
3. Dead and down wood may be gathered from upland areas of the property for
campfire use on the property without the need for a forest product permit.
(o)
when the trails are snow covered.
(4) SPECIAL EVENTS.
(a) Except as provided in par. (c), no person or organization may advertise, promote or
hold a special event without written approval from the department.
(b) To apply for written approval, a person or organization seeking to hold a special event
shall submit to the department all of the following at least 30 days prior to the event:
1. An application describing the special event on forms provided by the department.
2. Proof of adequate insurance as determined by the department, with the policy
naming the department and its employees as additional insureds.
3. A fee as determined by the department.
(c) The department may waive the requirement to obtain written approval under par. (a) if
the special event is authorized in an existing agreement with the department or if the
special event will not result in any of the following:
1. Public safety risks.
2. Negative impacts to a unique plant or animal community or geological or cultural
features.
3. Costs to the department or additional department staff resources costs incurred as
a result of the event.
4. Negative impact to the use and enjoyment of the property by others.
(d) written authorization for a special event may include conditions that
it deems necessary to ensure the protection and orderly management of the property.
(e) The department may modify or terminate written authorization for any special event at
any time if necessary to ensure public safety, protection of county facilities, or
protection of the natural resources.
(f) In addition to the fee, the department may require the person or organization holding a
special event to compensate the department for, or to restore to the satisfaction of the
department, a natural resource or department property that is damaged as a result of
a special event.
(g) No person may participate in a special event that is not authorized under this section.
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(1)
bark, cut firewood and chips.
(2) No person may possess or transport firewood into any county park, forest, or recreation
area that originated from outside of that property.
(3) This section does not apply to firewood from sources approved by the Department of
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, or dimensional lumber that is debarked, kiln
dried and smoothed, or artificial fireplace logs.
(4) Treated wood, laminated wood containing glue, pallets, or other combustible items
containing metal, plastics, or chemicals are not allowed to be burned in any county park,
forest, or recreation area.
(5) The department may seize and dispose of firewood possessed in violation of this section.
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(1)
bark, cut firewood, and chips.
(2) No person may cut, gather, buy, sell, use, transfer, or possess firewood, from any property
for use off that property unless the person possesses a valid forest products permit issued
by the department authorizing the cutting or gathering. A person required to hold a forest
products permit shall display the permit upon demand for inspection by the department or
its agents.
(3) The department may impose reasonable conditions including a fee on any forest products
permit it issues, and may limit or deny a forest products permit if necessary to protect
resources or avoid conflict with property management objectives.
(4) The department may revoke a forest products permit issued under this section for a
violation of any condition of the permit, or for otherwise cutting or gathering without
authorization. Revocations under this subsection shall apply countywide and be limited to a
period not to exceed one year from the date on which the department notifies the authorized
person of the revocation. No person may possess or apply for a forest products permit for
any property during a period of revocation.
(5) Firewood collected or gathered under a forest products permit shall be for personal use
only, and may not be sold or otherwise exchanged for anything of value. Exceeding the
scope of this permit shall be considered a violation of Wis. Stat. § 26.05. Note: Under Wis.
Stat. § 26.05, no person may cut, remove, or transport raw forest products or direct the
cutting, removal, or transportation of raw forest products without the consent of the owner.
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(1) TRAFFIC AND PARKING.
(a) No person may operate any vehicle at a speed in excess of 25 miles per hour or
contrary to state highway or department traffic signs.
(b) All vehicles shall stop at department property entrance stations when such stop is
ordered by department signs.
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(c) No person may operate or park any vehicle as defined in Wis. Stat. § 340.01(74),
which is required to be registered by law on lands under the management, supervision
and control of the department except:
1. On roads and highways as defined in Wis. Stat. § 340.01(22).
2. In posted parking areas and boat ramps.
3. As otherwise specifically authorized by law.
(d) No person may park, stop or leave standing, whether attended or unattended, any
vehicle or watercraft:
1. In any manner as to block, obstruct or limit the use of any road, trail, waterway or
facility, or
2. Outside of any area provided for such purposes when it is practical to use such
areas, or
3. Contrary to posted notice.
(e) Any vehicle or watercraft in violation of par. (d) may be towed off the property and
(2) ABANDONED VEHICLES. No person may leave any vehicle unattended without prior
departmental approval for more than 24 hours under such circumstances as to cause the
vehicle to reasonably appear to have been abandoned. An abandoned vehicle shall
constitute a public nuisance
expense.
(3) VEHICLE OPERATION.
(a) Posted notices. Except as provided, no vehicle may be operated on lands and waters
under the supervision, management or control of the department unless its use is
specifically authorized by posted notice.
(b) Snowmobile races. No person may conduct or engage in snowmobile races on any
lands under the supervision, management or control of the department.
(c) Speed limits. No person operating a vehicle may violate the posted speed limit.
(d) Persons with physical disabilities.
1. The department may authorize by permit persons with physical disabilities that
conveyance. The department shall accept proof of disability as required by 28
C.F.R. 35.137 (c) (2). Up to two additional people may occupy the device if their
primary purpose is to assist the permittee. Permits must be obtained from the
property manager or designee. Note: Wheelchairs used by the physically disabled
are not motorized vehicles and do not require a permit.
2. The department may include reasonable permit conditions to protect safety and
resources. No person may violate a condition of a permit issued under this
paragraph.
(e) Bicycles. Except where provided in this chapter, bicycles are prohibited on all
department lands except on public roads, parking lots and areas or trails posted for
their use.
(f) Bicycle trails. Bicyclists shall stop at any stop signs which are located on designated
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bicycle trails.
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(g) Lighting requirements. No person may operate a bicycle during hours of darkness as
defined in Wis. Stat. § 340.01(23), on a designated bike trail unless the person or the
bicycle is equipped with a lamp emitting a white light visible from a distance of at least
500 feet to the front of the person or the bicycle and a lamp emitting a steady or
flashing red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear of the person or the
bicycle.
(h) Prohibition. No person may ride a bicycle in a careless, negligent, or reckless manner
so as to endanger the life, property or persons of others on any lands under the
management, supervision and control of the department.
(4) ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES AND UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLES.
(a) No person may operate or park any ATV or UTV in any County park, forest, trail,
campground, picnic area, beach, recreation area, or on other lands under the
management, supervision and control of the department except:
1. Properly registered ATVs and UTVs may be operated on roadways within county
property if the adjoining roadway is designated by the County or Township as an
ATV/UTV route and their use is allowed. ATVs and UTVs are then considered a
vehicle and must follow all applicable rules and laws pertaining to vehicles
including vehicle admission.
2. Persons with physical disabilities.
a. The department may authorize by permit persons with physical disabilities that
conveyance. The department shall accept proof of disability as required by 28
C.F.R. 35.137 (c) (2). Up to two additional people may occupy the device if
their primary purpose is to assist the permittee. Permits must be obtained from
the property manager or designee.
b. The department may include reasonable permit conditions and designate
specific areas for their use to protect safety and resources. No person may
violate a condition of a permit issued under this paragraph.
3. Wintertime use of ATVs and UTVs at the Bass Lake, Squaw Lake, and Pine Lake
Boat Launches and on the ice of Glen Lake and Perch Lake is allowed.
(5) GOLF CARTS. Golf carts may be operated on park roads within the peninsula campground
for access to the Glen Hills Golf Course.
(6) AIRCRAFT. No person may land or launch any aircraft on the water or ice of Glen Lake or
Perch Lake.
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(1) No person may allow a dog, cat or other pet in any building, on any swimming beach,
playground, or any area posted prohibiting their presence. Dogs, cats and other pets shall
be kept on a leash not more than 8 feet long and under control at all times in all other park,
trail, forest, and recreation areas. No person may allow his or her dog, cat or other pet to
interfere in any manner with the enjoyment of the area by others.
(2) Nothing in this section shall prohibit or restrict the use of dogs for hunting purposes in any
area which is open to hunting. The use of dogs for dog trials and dog training shall be
restricted to areas designated by the property manager by special use permit.
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(3)
designated nature trails.
(4) Persons bringing or allowing pets in designated use areas shall be responsible for proper
removal and disposal in sanitary facilities of any waste produced by these animals.
(5) No person may ride, lead or fail to prevent any equine animal or domesticated ungulate
from being on any beach, posted or marked hiking trail, nature trail, picnic area, campsites,
or playgrounds. Horses and domesticated ungulates are prohibited on all other department
lands except on public roads and areas or trails posted for their use unless authorized by
permit from the Park Administrator.
(a) All equine-drawn carriages shall be equipped with manure-catching devices.
(b) Any and all manure deposited on roadways or property is the responsibility of the
operator to clean up and remove.
(6) No person may ride a horse or other animal in a careless, negligent or reckless manner so
as to endanger the life, property or persons of others on any lands under the management,
supervision and control of the department.
(7) EXCEPTION. Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, service animals as defined in
Wis. Stat. § 106.52(1)(fm) and WAGS (Wisconsin Academy for Graduate Service) dogs in
training, may accompany persons with disabilities or their trainer.
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(1) No person may start, tend or maintain any fire on the ground or burn any refuse except in
designated fireplaces or fire rings.
(2) No person may leave any fire unattended, or throw away any matches, cigarettes, cigars or
pipe ashes or any embers without first extinguishing them, or start, tend or use in any
manner any fire contrary to posted notice on any lands or property under the management,
supervision and control of the department.
(3) The department, in the event of threat to natural resources by the presence of forest fire
hazards, may establish emergency use and burning regulations by posted notice.
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(1) No person may possess or use any soap, detergent or shampoo on any swimming beach or
in the water adjacent to any swimming beach in any county park, forest or recreation area.
(2) No person may swim beyond or disturb or molest a swimming beach boundary buoy or
marker in any beach in any county park, recreation area or forest.
(3) There are no lifeguards at any swimming beach/areas in in any county park, recreation area
or forest. Swim, wade, boat, or launch water craft in the designated areas AT YOUR OWN
RISK.
(4) The department may prohibit swimming in areas adjacent to water access sites by posted
notice. No person may swim within the area delineated by the posted notice.
(5) No person may fish in any marked swimming beach in any county park, forest, or recreation
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area.
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(6) Glass is prohibited in any swimming beaches in all county parks, forests, or recreation
areas.
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(1) No person may take, catch, kill, hunt, trap, or pursue any wild animal or bird in any county
park, forest, trail or recreation area or other area not open to hunting or trapping, including
the following:
(a) Troy Beach on the St. Croix
(b) St. Croix River Crossing Loop Trail
(c) Carmel Curve on the Apple River
(d) Bass Lake Boat Landing
(e) Pine Lake Boat Landing
(f) Wildwood Trail
(2) Nothing in this section shall prohibit:
(a) Hunting and trapping as authorized by the department pursuant to the rules and season
structure in Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 29 and Administrative Code Natural Resources
(NR) 10 to include the following properties:
1. Glen Hills Park on Glen Lake: Designated areas are open for all hunting and
trapping from November 1st through the first Sunday in January and April 1st
through the last Tuesday in April.
2. Homestead Parklands on Perch Lake: Designated areas are open for archery
hunting only from November 1st through January 31st and April 1st through the
last Tuesday in April.
3. Eckert Blufflands on the St. Croix: Designated areas are open for all hunting and
trapping from November 1st through January 31st and April 1st through the last
Tuesday in April.
4. Orf Family Overlook on Bass Lake: Designated areas are open for all hunting
and trapping from November 1st through January 31st and April 1st through the
last Tuesday in April.
5. Apple River Recreation Area: Open year-round to all hunting and trapping.
6. Stanton and Kinnickinnic County Forests: Open year round to all hunting and
trapping.
(b) Additional hunting and trapping as authorized by the Park Administrator.
(c) Possession of uncased or loaded firearms, bows, crossbows or air guns while on foot
and in route to a park area where hunting is allowed. This paragraph does not allow
the discharge of a firearm, bow, crossbow, air gun, sling-shot, or spring loaded device
from or across park areas where hunting is not allowed.
(d) The use of a firearm for the purposes of killing an animal lawfully trapped in a county
park, recreation area or forest.
(e) Additional closures of designated use areas may also be established by posted notice.
Hunting and trapping closures may be limited to certain species and seasons.
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(3) Except for blinds used exclusively for waterfowl hunting as provided in Wis. Stat. §
29.327(2) and § NR 10.12 (12), and except for blinds constructed entirely of dead
vegetation found on the property, no person may do any of the following:
(a) Construct, occupy, place, or use any elevated or ground blind or other elevated device
except on any land open to hunting, portable tree stands and blinds may remain
placed only during the daily timeframe beginning one hour prior to, and ending one
hour after, the shooting hours established in § NR 10.06.
(b) Cause damage to trees by the placement or erection of portable tree stands or by any
other manner while climbing or hunting from a tree. Careful pruning, flush with the
trunk of the tree, of limbs less than 1 inch in diameter on a tree in which a tree stand is
used shall not be considered causing damage to the tree.
(c) Hunt from any ground blind during any open season or special hunt for hunting deer
with firearms unless the outside of the blind displays a minimum of 144 square inches
of material that is a solid highly visible color commonly referred to as blaze orange,
florescent orange, or florescent blaze orange, or commonly referred to as bright pink
or fluorescent pink and is visible 360 degrees around the blind. Blinds that are left
unoccupied shall havDNR customer identification number or name and
address written in the English language attached to the outside of the blind in a
conspicuous location near the entrance to the blind and be kept legible at all times.
(d) Place, use, or own an unocDNR customer
language, attached to the tree stand in a manner so it is clearly visible to a person
standing on the ground, and kept legible at all times.
(e) Place more than two portable tree stands or blinds on department lands.
(4) Unless authorized by the department, no person may pursue, drive or chase animals on
lands subject to this chapter that are designated as closed to hunting.
(5) Baiting and feeding wildlife, including deer, waterfowl, turkeys and small game is prohibited.
(6) Placing any foothold or body-gripping trap within 100 feet of any designated trail is
prohibited.
(7) The placement or use of trail or game cameras by any member of the public is only allowed
in areas open for hunting between the dates of September 1 to December 31 unless
authorized in writing by the Park Administrator or when used for park security purposes.
Cameras number or name and address
written in the English language attached to the outside of the camera in a conspicuous
location and be kept legible at all times.
(8) No person may discharge any firearm, bow, crossbow, air gun, sling-shot, or spring-loaded
device while within the exterior or operated lands including all
county parks, forests, campgrounds, beaches, picnic areas, trails, or other special-use
areas designated by the department, except as follows:
(a) While engaged in hunting or dispatching a lawfully trapped animal in compliance with §
30.14(2) (above) and § NR 10.01.
(b) When authorized by the Park Administrator upon issuance of a special use permit for
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activities such as youth or handicapped hunts or commercial filming.
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(9) Target shooting is prohibited in all county parks, forests, and recreation areas.
(10) Entering or remaining in any building that is owned, occupied or controlled by St. Croix
County while in possession of a firearm is prohibited.
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(1) GENERAL.
(a) Camping is prohibited except within designated camping areas.
(b) No person may camp in designated camping areas without a permit and the payment
of prescribed daily fees where required.
(c) A camping permit shall be obtained prior to setting up camp, unless otherwise posted.
(d) No camping party may move from its assigned campsite to another campsite without
prior approval from the park office.
(e) All camping permits expire at 3:00 p.m. on the last day of the permit period.
(f) No camping party may start setting up or taking down its camping unit between the
hours of 10:00 p.m. and the following 6:00 a.m.
(g) Violation of any state law, county ordinance or any rules of the department by a
member or guest of a member of a camping party is cause for revocation of the
camping permit and eviction from the property.
(h) No person may use family campground shower facilities in any county park unless that
person is a registered camper.
(i) Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. During quiet hours, no camping party
shall set up or take down its camping unit. Further, during quiet hours all campers
should be respectful of other campers and are prohibited from making excessive
noise. Only registered campers are allowed on the campsite during quiet hours.
(2) FAMILY CAMPING.
(a) No more than one camping party may occupy a single campsite. No camping party
(b) No person may camp and no camping unit shall remain for a period greater than 21
days in any 28 day period in the property of registration. After 21 days, the camping
unit and camping party shall be removed from the property for at least 7 days before
being eligible to return.
(c) No person may park any motor vehicle outside the parking area designated at each
campsite. No person may park more than 2 motor vehicles in the parking area of any
campsite, except that as many as 6 motorcycles are permitted for members of a
(d) No more than one recreation trailer, pickup truck camper or motor home may occupy a
campsite. Pickup campers or motor homes pulling a trailer shall be treated as a single
unit.
(3) CAMPER CABINS.
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(a) No more than one camping party may occupy a single cabin. No camping party
(b) No person may camp for a period greater than 21 days in any 28 day period in the
property of registration. After 21 days, the camping party shall be removed from the
property for at least 7 days before being eligible to return.
(c) No person may park any motor vehicle outside the parking area designated at each
campsite. No person may park more than 2 motor vehicles or 5 motorcycles in the
parking area of any cabin campsite.
(d) Additional campers, trailers, RVs, and tents set up for sleeping purposes are
prohibited on cabin sites. Screen tents and canopies are allowed.
(4) OUTDOOR GROUP CAMPING AND BACKPACK CAMPING.
(a) No person may camp and no camping unit may remain in a group or backpack
campsite or in backpack camping areas for a period exceeding that authorized by the
camping permit and in no case for a period exceeding 21 days. After a site is
occupied, in person or by a camping unit, for the maximum period authorized, the
camping unit and camping party shall be removed from the property for at least 7 days
before being eligible to return.
(b) Juvenile groups shall be accompanied by at least one responsible adult for each 10
members of the group.
(c) No more than 10 persons may be permitted at each designated group or backpack
campsite.
(d) No more than one camping party is permitted in any single designated site.
(e) All backpack campers shall pack out refuse generated while camping.
(5) RESERVATIONS. The department may grant reservations for family, outdoor group, and
backpack campsites, camper cabins, and day use facilities under the following conditions:
(a) Reservation applications may be accepted up to 365 days before the date of
occupancy.
(b) The following minimum stays shall apply:
1. Family, group, and backpack campsites: 2 nights on any weekend, except a
minimum of 3 nights for any of the following:
a. On Labor Day and Memorial Day weekends, the stay shall include Friday,
Saturday and Sunday nights.
b. When the Fourth of July is on a Friday. The stay shall include Thursday,
Friday and Saturday nights of that weekend.
c. When the Fourth of July is on a Monday. The stay shall include Friday,
Saturday and Sunday nights of that weekend.
2. Camper Cabins: 2 night minimum reservation at all times, except a minimum of 3
nights for any of the following:
a. On Labor Day and Memorial Day weekends, the stay shall include Friday,
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Saturday and Sunday nights.
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b. When the Fourth of July is on a Friday. The stay shall include Thursday,
Friday and Saturday nights of that weekend.
c. When the Fourth of July is on a Monday. The stay shall include Friday,
Saturday and Sunday nights of that weekend.
3. Day Use Facilities: single day reservations at all times.
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(1) No person may operate a boat within a water area marked by buoys or other approved
regulatory devices as a swimming beach; or operate a boat in a restricted use area contrary
to regulatory notice marked on buoys or other approved regulatory devices. This
subsection does not apply in the case of emergency, or to patrol or rescue craft.
(2) No person may moor, anchor or leave unattended any boat or aircraft in a county park,
forest, or recreation area except in areas designated for that purpose. No boat or aircraft
may be left on shore, moored or anchored overnight in the waters of any county park,
forest, or recreation area except in areas designated for that purpose.
(3) No person may operate a motorboat
hour on Glen Lake or Perch Lake.
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(1) ADMISSION FEES.
(a) No person may operate or park any motor vehicle, ATV/UTV, or trailer or semitrailer in
any county park, forest, trail, recreation area, or roadside park, unless the vehicle
displays a valid vehicle admission pass in the manner specified by the department on
the pass or at the place of purchase.
(b) The following county parks, forests, trails, launches and recreation areas are designated
by the department as areas in which a vehicle admission or watercraft launch pass is
required, except as otherwise provided, from January 1 - December 31:
1. Glen Hills Park on Glen Lake
2. Homestead Parklands on Perch Lake
3. Troy Beach on the St. Croix
4. Eckert Blufflands on the St. Croix
5. Orf Family Overlook on Bass Lake
6. St. Croix River Crossing Loop Trail
7. Bass Lake Boat Landing
8. Pine Lake Boat Landing
(c) Admission fees shall be waived at all county parks, recreation areas, and forests for
the following activities:
1. Authorized public or private school activity.
2. Persons with disabilities and their personal care attendants brought by a nonprofit
organization recognized by the internal revenue service under 26 USC 501 (c) (1)
or (3) whose primary purpose is the improvement of the mental or physical health
of the individual.
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3. Students visiting the property in conjunction with an accredited Wisconsin college
or university class.
4. Persons on official government business in government-owned or private vehicles.
5. Volunteers entering the property to participate in an authorized volunteer activity.
6. For vehicles in which persons are picking up or dropping off juvenile group
campers.
7. For official open house days and other county-sponsored events where free
admission is approved by the Park Administrator.
(2) CAMPING FEES.
(a) No person may use any facility, land or area for which a fee or charge has been
established by the department without payment of the fee or charge as posted.
(b) Camping fees may be waived for persons with disabilities and their personal care
attendants brought by a nonprofit organization recognized by the internal revenue
service under 26 USC 501 (c) (1), (3) or (4) whose primary purpose is the
improvement of the mental or physical health of the individual.
(c) Camping fees may be waived for a nonprofit organization participating in an authorized
volunteer activity.
(d) Prior authorization is required by submitting a waiver request to the department.
(3) OTHER FEES.
(a) No person may use any facility, shelter, or area for which a fee or charge has been
established by the department without payment of such fee or charge.
(b) The department may grant building, shelter and picnic area reservations. Reservations
must be made online or with department staff.
(c) The department may determine and charge a fee for rental of watercraft or other
recreational equipment or services.
(d) Use of the Sanitary Dump Station for non-registered campers requires a fee.
(e) Visitors using areas posted subject
admission stickers, camping, or other fees shall pay an additional $5.00 to $10
(f) The department may charge participants of department sponsored special events or
programs a fee sufficient to cover the cost of providing the program.
(g) The fee for a commercial use permit shall be a minimum of $50.00 per year, in addition
to any applicable admission fee.
(h) The department may determine and charge a fee for special events that includes a
base fee plus the actual costs to the department that are anticipated as a result of the
event. In determining the base fee and costs, the department may consider impacts
including but not limited to all of the following:
1. The number of participants or spectators anticipated for the special event.
2. Additional department staff time required as a result of the special event.
3. Additional maintenance of the property required as a result of the special event.
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4. Additional services provided by the department.
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5. Impacts affecting the use of the property by other park users.
(4) This section does not apply to department lands under lease or agreement which provides
otherwise. No person may use any facilities without proper payment of appropriate fees
established by a lessee or contractor.
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(1) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit or hinder the department, its administrators, property
managers, park staff, or other duly authorized agents, or any peace officer from performing
their official duties.
(2) The department may waive in writing any provision of this chapter for commercial filming on
county lands.
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Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this ordinance shall upon conviction thereof,
forfeit not more than $200 and costs of prosecution for each violation and in default of payment of
such forfeiture and costs, shall be imprisoned in the County jail until payment thereof, but not
exceeding thirty (30) days.
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This ordinance shall be effective the day after its publication.
Ordinance No. (2022)
Ordinance No. 877(2019)
Ordinance No. 822(2013)
Ordinance No. 273(1991)
Ordinance No. 76(83)
Resolution No. 26(72)
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ANNUAL REPORT | 2021
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Mission Statement
Serve the public and guide communities by balancing the use and protection of natural resources
with the needs of the public to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations.
Summary of Responsibilities
The Community Development Department manages and administers four divisions with seven
program areas: Planning, Land Information and Geographic Information Services, Real Property
Description, Land Use Code Administration and Enforcement, Land and Water Conservation, Parks
and Recycling. Although all program areas are interrelated, each program area operates under
separate authority or county responsibility.
Program Summary
Planning: Prepare, maintain and implement the County Comprehensive Plan under the authority of
s. 59.69 (3) and s. 66.1001, Wisconsin Statutes.
Land Information: Prepare, maintain and implement a County land information plan and program,
as well as serve as the designated Land Information Office for St. Croix County under the authority of
s. 59.88, Wisconsin Statutes and related administrative codes.
Real Property Description: Maintain a listing of all real estate in St. Croix County for assessment
and taxation of property, provide parcel information to local assessors, clerks, treasurers and the
general public, as well as provide the appropriate forms for local taxation districts to carry out the
assessment and taxation of real property under the authority of s.70.09, Wisconsin Statutes.
Land Use Code Administration & Enforcement: Administer and enforce County land use
ordinances, including sanitary, animal waste, zoning, nonmetallic mining and land division, under the
authority of s. 59.69, s. 59.70 (5), s. 295.13 and s. 236.45, Wisconsin Statutes and related
administrative codes.
Land & Water Conservation:Prepare, maintain and implement the Natural Resources
Management Plan under the authority of Chapter 92, Wisconsin Statutes; promote conservation of
long-term soil productivity; protect the quality of natural resources; enhance water quality and focus
on correction of severe soil erosion problems through programs including Watershed Management of
targeted lakes and rivers, management of Glen Hills PL-566 Floodwater Control Structures; support
the Working Lands and Farmer Led Council Initiatives; and promote natural resource management
programs
Recycling: Serve as the "Responsible Unit" for recycling on behalf of the County's municipalities to
develop, implement and administer a comprehensive, county-wide waste reduction, reuse and
recycling program and related special waste programs for waste generated in St. Croix County under
the authority of Chapters 59, 144 and 159, Wisconsin Statutes and related administrative codes.
Parksand Trails:Manage the County Park system of nature-based, passive outdoor recreation
facilities including Glen Hills and Homestead full-service County Parks, one with overnight camping;
Orf Family Overlook on Bass Lake, Eckert Blufflands on the St. Croix River, Troy Beachon the St.
Croix, Apple River Recreation Area and Carmel Curve on the Apple River parks; Pine,Bass and
Squaw Lake boat landings; Kinnickinnic and Stanton County forests; St Croix River Crossing Loop
Trail, a 4.9 mile trail in Wisconsin and Minnesota, 7-mile off-road Wildwood Trail and 238miles of
snowmobile trails. Operate and maintain 10 Glen Hills Dams PL-566 Floodwater Control Structures
under Wis. Stat. Ch. 31.
*Cover photo courtesy of Sheri Erickson (2022 Annual Park Pass Photo Contest Winner)
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2021GOALS / OBJECTIVES ACHIEVED OR IN PROGRESS
For the second year in a row,County parks experienceda surge in park attendance, camping, watercraft
rentals and public interest and appreciation for the County Parksystem; the continued interest is partially
stimulated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The sale of daily and annual passes was slightly lower than 2020
but revenue numbers were veryslightly higher. Three factors contributed to revenue numbers: increased
camping at Glen Hills Park, requiring daily or annual passes for boat launch at Bass and Pine lakesboat
landings and increasedusageat the St. Croix River Crossing Loop Trail. The open park manager position
was a challenge to fill largely because of the salary,the sixth offer was accepted,and the new manager
started in August. The higher attendance and open position werestressful for employees. Existing staff did
a great job of handling the situation and additional seasonals were hired to assist.
The annual Native Tree & Plant saleincreased
NativeTree&PlantSale
sales volumes by 7% over the previous sale witha
18,000
16,531
total of 22,898trees, shrubs and plants sold.See
16,400
16,000
graph at right.
14,400
Ground Water Quality activities included: 4 nitrate 14,000
11,640
11,545
screening clinics held in Baldwin, Troy, St. Joseph
12,000
and Somerset towns, a total of 332 samples
10,000
analyzed; collection and testing of nitrate source
8,000
6,350
analysis samples; began field verification of the
5,190
6,000
4,750
sinkhole remote sensing data; and the 180 wells in
3,675
the citizen monitoring programwereagain
4,000 2,855
sampled annually continuing to establishbaseline
2,000
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Requested2022 additional staff positions, an
2017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-2022
additional Parks Property Manager to manage
Trees #sShrub #sPrairie Plant #s
new parks and a Land Use Technician to address
increased development and land use violation activity, requests were turned down. Due to County budget
constraints these requests have been postponed.
Completed construction of Homestead Parklands Entrance Building and created an educational display of
Homesteading artifacts on loan from original owners, Seim-Davidson family.
Completedconstruction and movedfirst Camper Cabin to Glen Hills,
addedto online rentals. The Osceola High School Industrial Arts class
was unable to complete construction due to the COVID pandemic
requiring online teaching.
Finalizeddesign and developedbidding and construction drawings for
Glen Hills Group Camp.
Orf Family Overlook on Bass Lake development includedbuilding
portions of a shoreline trail,viewing platform, first 180 feet of boardwalk,
and working onprairie restoration.
Signedeast-west on-road bike route from Willow River State Park to
Glen Hills County Park in cooperation with the County Highway
Department. This route is part of 23 miles of planned signed on-road bike
routes.
ConductedFarmland Preservation Survey for 10-year update to
Farmland Preservation Plan.
CompletedEckert Blufflands Master Plan, added to County Outdoor
Recreation Plan, public hearing held and adopted by County Board 2-1-2022.
ManagedTransportation Alternatives Project for Hwy 35 off-road recreation trail from North Hudson to
Eckert Blufflands County Park, Phase I of a 3-phase project to connect an off-road trail in the Hwy 35 right-
of-way to the St. Croix River Crossing Loop Trail.
Assistedemergency services by building the GIS database for the new NG911 mapping platform according
to the vendors schema. Provide mapping and addressing assistance with NG911 implementation
Additional Division goals/objectives achieved for 2021are described onthe Division pages below.
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BUDGET STATUS & GRANTS
2021 Budget Totals vs Actual Totals
$4,500,000
$4,000,000
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$-
ExpenseRevenueLevy
Budget
$4,077,785$1,894,121$2,183,664
Actual
$3,867,400$2,023,006$2,183,664
2021 Actual Revenue vs 2021 Budgeted 2021 Actual Expense vs 2021 Budgeted
RevenueExpense
$800,000.00
$2,500,000.00
$700,000.00
$2,000,000.00
$600,000.00
$500,000.00
$1,500,000.00
$400,000.00
$1,000,000.00
$300,000.00
$200,000.00
$500,000.00
$100,000.00
$-
$-
2021 Actual Revenue2021 Budgeted Revenue
2021 Actual Expense2021 Budgeted Expense
GrantTimeframeGrantAwardProgram
2021Multi-YearGrants$471,806Transportation Alternative Program TAP 2020-2024
$509,913Willow River Targeted Runoff Management Program 2021-2023
$249,500Glen Hills Group Campground Development 2020-2023
$200,000St. Croix Watershed WDNR Lake Protection 2019-2022
$26,720Motorized Stewardship Snowmobile Trail Bridge 2018-2022
$14,519Farmland Preservation Plan 2020-2022
2021AnnualGrants$216,579WDNR Recycling & Hazardous Waste
$119,892DATCP Soil & Water Resource Management -Staffing
$80,000DATCP Soil & Water Resource Management -Cost Share
$68,340WDNR Snowmobile Trails
$51,000Wisconsin Land Information Parcel Data & Education
$23,956Wildlife Damage Reimbursement
$14,000Watershed Technical Assistance Grant
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ISSUES AND CONCERNS
Annually, CDD has budgeted $10,000 to $12,000 funding for water quality initiatives bacteria sampling,
source testing and expanded screening. The current funding for groundwater and well water testing and
screening will run out in approximately two to three years. Program direction and additional funding need
to be addressed. The County Strategic Plan Natural Resources Goal to improve and protect the water
quality throughout the Countyand County adopted Water Quality Priorities including outreach and
education objectives, data analysis and well testingsupport these water quality testing and screening
program.
County Board, Department Head and Public input during the Strategic Planning process identified
expanded enforcement of land use ordinances as a priority. The new zoning ordinance, Chapter 15, was
designed with clearer definitions and standards to improve enforcement. One strategy isto outsource
moving forward with outsourcing in two areasof ordinance administration. Another goal is to have a
stable, well-trained, and experienced staff whocan process the numerous development applications and
complaints in a timely manner as expected by the growing population of St. Croix County.Keeping up
with increasing ordinance administration and enforcement due to increased development requires more
staff hours either full-time, temporary or contractual, which requires additional funding.
Numerous experienced staff have left the Community Development Department over the past few years
for much higher paying positions in the public and private sectorsespecially in Minnesota. Competitive
wages and benefits to assist with retention of existing staff is critically needed.An advancement plan that
recognizes staff experienceand skills with higher level positions was identified in the Strategic Plan as
both a retention and recruitment tool; development of an advancement framework would make it easier
for departments to identify employee advancement plans.
The Land Use and Parks divisions in Community Development are the most stressed and overworked.
Increasing camping, park attendance, andwatercraft rentals have added to staff workloads creating the
need for additional staff both full-time and part-time/seasonal. The 2021 and 2022 budgetsincreased
funding for seasonal staff, which is very appreciated. Eventually additional full-time Land Use and Park
staff will be needed to keep up with development and operations and maintenance.
Hazardous wastedisposal costs continue to increase, yearly collections were reduced from two to one in
2020and 2021, will continue with only one collection event in 2022 and 2023.Participants are charged a
fee for disposal of paints, stains & varnishes to cover a portion of rising disposal and labor costs. These
fees were increased each year. The Recycling Specialist is working with a local vendor to reduce
mobilization costs to limit budget increases. If disposal costs continue to rise the County willneed to
consider higher fees, increased funding,fewer eventsor privatizing collection as long as there is a
vendor available.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OUTREACH &
EDUCATION
HealthierTogetherBackpackProgram
St. Croix County Parks continues to participate in the Healthier Together Library
Backpack Programin St. Croix and Pierce counties. Community Development
createda special 2-year bi-annual park pass for the backpack program.The goal of
the HealthierTogetherLibrary Backpack Program is to connect kids with nature.
Backpacks can be checked out at local libraries, similar to any other library book or
resource, and include an annual county park pass that can be used to get library
patrons intoeither countysparks, free of charge. The backpacks also include
different tools to help give kids ideas to be actively engaged with natural resources
at the parks.County libraries are tracking usage and will share that information with
each County. Backpacks include:St. Croix or Pierce County Park Pass, Binoculars,
Compass, Butterfly Net, Flashlight, Magnifying Glass, Magnifying Box, Ruler, and
WI Bird, Flower, and Animal Track ID Guide.Backpacks are available at all libraries
in both counties.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OUTREACH & EDUCATION
EckertBlufflandsMasterPlanProjectPhase2
Phase 2 of public engagement for the Eckert Blufflands
Master Plan Project was held from January to March
2021, following the creation of three park concepts
developed from feedback and input in Phase 1. The
County provided a link to residents and groups for the
Park Master Plan webpage with a Storymap Website
showing background information, the three park concepts
and an on-line survey. To promote this eventthe County
advertised the project and the on-line survey link in
County newspapers, St. Croix County ParksFacebook
pageand project webpage, St. Croix County website, and
direct email to 285 interested parties.
Links for Phase 2 engagement were also emailed to
County board members, Community Development staff,
all government jurisdictionsin St. CroixCounty, natural
resources groups, DNR, WisDOT, local trail organizations
and the Sportsmens Alliance. The public and
stakeholders were asked to review and provide feedback
on the three concepts. County staff and the project
consultant responded to the public feedback and created
a draft master plan that was a blend of the three concepts.
The County provided notice and a link to the project
webpage with the Public Hearing Draft Master Plan to
solicit public review and comment. An open house on the
Public Hearing Draft Master Plan was attended by 50-60 people. On February 1, 2022, the St. Croix
County Board approved the Eckert Blufflands Park Master Plan. Amenities included in the approved
plan are over five miles of hiking and biking trails with swing bridges over ravine areas, 13 hike-in
campsites, 24 camper cabins/yurts, eight picnic shelters, playground, adventure/nature play area,
mountain bike skills course, overlook areas of the Scenic St. Croix Riverway, two stairways for direct
shoreline access, fishing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, stargazing, parking areas and
an entry station with showers/bathrooms. A reconfigured entrance into the park fromHighway #35
will create a single vehicular entrance with good visibility and easy access for those arriving from
either the north or south, which the current configuration does not provide.
SocialMediaGrowth
SocialMediaFollowersIncreasing
6000
The St. Croix County Parks Facebook
5180
page grew from 3,850to 5,180
5000
3850
followers (35% increase)during 2021.
4000
The St. Croix County Resource
3000
Management page grew from 1,229to
1535
1,535followers (24% increase) during
2000
1229
1078
821
2021.In 2021 SCC Parks social media
1000
posts reached 140,697 people, while
0
Resource Management posts reached
201920202021
40,430 people.
Park FollowersResource Management Followers
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OUTREACH & EDUCATION
GlenHillsFirstCamperCabinRecordAttendanceatHalloweenEvent!
An inaugural Halloween Trick or Treat event
The Glen Hills camper cabinpost below was
was held at Homestead Parklands to an
seen by over 35,000 people, while over 6,000
unexpected overflow crowd of participants.
people interacted with the post (clicked on the
Over 750members of the public attended,
photo or link, shared the post, or commented
on the post).
enjoying trick or treating on the Bookworm
Trail, hayrides, and a costume contest
appreciated by all during beautiful, warm Fall
Over 100 attendees took part in the costume contest.
Prizes were given out for a variety of categories.
ScantheQRcodeorclickthelinkto
stayuptodatewithparkevents,
projects,andmoreonFacebook!
Event attendees enjoy a hayridearound the Homestead
https://www.facebook.com/sccwiparks
Parklands property.
COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT | 2021
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PLANNING & LAND INFORMATIONGIS/MAPPING/RPL
GIS/MappingGoals/Achievements
o GIS is and will continue to beessential for 911dispatch operation; GIS staff a ssisted emergency
services by building the GIS database for the new NG911 mapping platform according to the vendors
schema. Will continue to provide mapping and addressing assistance with NG911 implementation.
o work monthly to improve, update and expand maps and datafor CDD, other
County departments, the development industry and the public.
o LiDAR aerial photography was flown in the spring of 2021, this flight will produce elevation data
providing 1-footcontour data, current 2014 LiDARproduced 2-footcontours, once the data
becomes available products will be created for the public and development industry and provided
at duplication cost.
o Updated and adopted St. Croix County Land Information Plan 2022-2024
o Bike Route Map was updated to capture the new signed routes.
o Collaborated with municipalities to create ward mapsfor municipal, county and state redistricting.
o Completed County Board Supervisory DistrictsRedistricting in record time due to delayed release
of the 2020 Census data in 2021.
RealProperty
653NewRuralAddressesAssigned
Goals/Achievements
700
653
o 153 Minor Plats (CSMs)&
600
o 16 Major Subdivision Plats
500
o Were Mapped andAdded to
the County Tax and
400
Assessment System for
300
Cities, Village andTowns
256
o 5,976 Real Estate
200
174
153
Documents inTotal Were
126
123
121
112
100
94
Processed
55
43
o 17% document increase over
0
20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
2020
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LAND USE CODE ADMINISTRATION & ENFORCEMENT
LandUseGoals/Achievements
LandDivisionActivityincreasedbyoverapproximately9%with391lotsplattedon2140acres.
SanitaryActivityincreasedto436installationsin2021,withacontinuedtrendofahighnumber
ofreplacementsystems(131).
LandUsePermitsincreasedwhileConditionalUsePermits,Variances,RezoningsandNew
Violationsremainedcomparableto2020.
AConditionalUsePermitwasapprovedforamajorrenewableenergyproject;the99Mega-
wattSt.CroixValleySolarProjecttobeconstructedwithina1000-acreprojectarealocated
intheTownsofRichmondandWarren.
LANDDIVISIONS
87
The graph at right
9
provides information on
75
73
808
lot development activity
65
7
through the Minor
56
606
52
Subdivision (Certified
44
5
41
Survey Map) and Major
36
35
404
29
Subdivision process.
3
The total number of lots
202
varies depending on the
1
size of the majors and
00
minors each year. The
20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
map at right shows
Certified Survey MapsMajors
distribution of
unimproved lots (no
improvements housing,
farming, business, or
other structures) in the
County. With 1,459
unimproved lots,the
rural areas of St. Croix
County have enough
available lots for 4 years
of development, if
development activity
occurs at a similar pace
as the previous 4 years.
The number of
unimproved lots may
remain constant as
additional lots are
platted through the
development process.
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LAND USE CODE ADMINISTRATION & ENFORCEMENT
St.CroixCountyRuralSanitaryPermitsIssued
450
400
131
350
156
136
163
155
300
116
250
98
100
86
200
95
305
150
267
258
241
237
236
90
100
189
181
178
130
50
68
0
20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
NewReplacement
The chart above &
the map at right
illustrate the
number of rural
sanitary systems
permitted in recent
years & the growing
numberof
replacement
systems, especially
in the western
towns which have
seen rural
residential
development since
residential
LandUseAdministration&EnforcementActivity
100
80
60
40
20
0
20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Land Use PermitsConditional Use Permits/VariancesRezonesNew Violations
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT GROUNDWATERINITIATIVES
2021Citizen
Groundwater
MonitoringProgram
179 water samples
collected
Utilizing three years of
data (2019-2021) the
average nitrate
concentrate has been
calculated for each
grid
Areas notably higher
(dark red and red) are
located inthe Towns
of Richmond, Erin
Prairie, Warren,
Hammond, & Stanton
NitrateScreeningClinics
Purposeis to encourageprivate well owners to annually test their well water for nitrates
Four to five clinics were heldthroughout St. Croix County
In 2021 516 residents attended a water screening clinic
Since this program started in 2020, 142 residents have learned that thenitrate levels intheir
well water is over the drinking water standard. At the clinics, CDD staff have provided
information onadditional testing, and water treatmentoptionsto reduce the nitratelevels.
StreamMonitoring
Project
Collected monthly stream
data at 11sampling
locationssee map at left
Monitoring the following:
o Dissolved Oxygen
o pH
o Temp
o Conductivity
o Turbidity
Collectingbaseline datato
utilize when applyingfor
future grants
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LAND & WATER CONSERVATION
Conservation
Maps
The conservation
practices maps
presented here
represent the
permanent and
management practices
installed in St Croix
County from 2000
through 2021. The
maps are generated
data base which is
used to improve spot
checking, track
funding sources, and
tally pollution
reductions by
watershed.
Permanent practices
were those that will be
visible on the
landscape for the long
term such as grass
waterways and
streambank
stabilization projects.
Examples of mapped
management practices
include conservation
plans or soil sampling
or practices that may
only be present for a
short time period such
as cover crops or crop
residue management.
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LAND & WATER CONSERVATION
No-TillAcres
ResourceManagement
RowCropAcresIn%RowCrops
Goals/Achievements:
Year
No-TillNo-Tilled
202135,90223.6%
o 4.1acres in 6Grassed Waterways added
202042,44727.9%
201934,01722.4%
o 597 Acres Cover Crops Established
201846,88430.9%
o 874Acres Nutrient Management Plans added
201721,56914.2%
o 4Wells Abandoned
201617,48112.2%
o 2Critical Area Treatment Sites 482 feet
201515,14610.6%
restored
20149,4996.6%
o 1 Wetland Renovation Site
20137,7385.8%
o 2 Animal Waste Storage Facilities closed
201210,2997.7%
o 828lbs. Phosphorus Reduction
o 1,820lbs. Nitrogen Reduction
WetlandRestoration
o 1,111tons Sediment Reduction
o During 2021 three wildlife damage claims
were paid totaling $17,290. 92 deer
processed at $80 each for a total of $7,360
and the meat was donated to local food
banks. The County is reimbursed by the
state for this program.
o 20 natural resource concerns addressed:8
BEFORE
manure, 8petrochemical, 2 soil erosion, 1
septic, 1 animal health
o Staff conducted 300 site visits
o Staff completed 73online & 30in-person
trainings
o Staff assisted 133 landowners directly
o 44,694Acres of nutrient management plans
were submitted
28 Status Reviews Completed
126Landownersdetermined eligible to
claim the farmland preservation credit
AFTER
Tracy McCutcheonLand, Town of Rush River
St.CroixCountySoilLoss-Tonsperacre
5.00
3.96
3.9
3.8
3.61
4.00
3.203.203.203.203.20
2.902.90
2.80
2.702.702.70
2.60
3.00
2.50
2.302.302.30
2.20
2.00
1.00
0.00
200120022003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RECYCLING
HouseholdHazardousWaste
SpecialCollections&Outreach
CleanSweepEvent2021
28.25Tons of Tires Collectedat two
1 Fall Event,2 collection days
events, 5 municipal locations
30,062Pounds Collected
653Appliances Collectedat twoevents,
22% Decrease over 2020
6 municipal locations
523 Households
27,040pounds of Appliances Collected
7Farms, 16Businesses
at twoevents, 6 municipal locations
Decrease is partially due to hazardous waste
350people attended Virtual and in-
material diversion to Logistics Recycling in
personSpeaking Engagements
Somerset.
7-videoserieson recycling and
sustainability topicswas created with
River Cable ChannelPotential audience
6,000people
72Compost Bins Sold
6,835website page views
43,448households received twoissues
of the recycling
newsletter
180portable recycling bins were
checked out for special events
Community Development staff help unload material at
the hazardous waste event.
Clean Sweep
Total Pounds Collected and Participants Per Year
1006
938
90,000
898
1000
80,000
800
70,000
639
572
60,000
550
523
600
50,000
398
40,000
400
30,000
20,000
200
10,000
00
20142015201620172018201920202021
Year
Pounds CollectedParticipants
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
AdultEducationEvents
StudentEducationEvents
Master NaturalistClasses 8attended
2021:COVID-19Pandemicaffected
programmingfewerindoorprograms,
Lake Mallalieu Presentation 15attended
moreoutdoorprograms
Shoreline Planting Presentation 10
5 Snowshoeing Events, 56enrolled(high
38Presentations Requested
interest in gettingoutside)
5Field Days
Stanton County Forest 11, Homestead
15WI Envirothon StudentParticipants
Parklands 8, Homestead Parklands
Conservation Speaking Contest
Twilight 10, Glen Hills12 & 7, Kinnickinnic
24county, 7area, 20state
8, KinnickinnicTwilight 8
Conservation Poster Contest
125Total Volunteer Hours, 33Volunteers
0county, 12area, 40state
SCRA Youth Summit-150
3,206TotalEnvironmentalEdContacts
Halloween at Homestead
St.CroixCountyConservation
SpeechContestWinners
st
1place Edy Jensen (center)
nd
2place Tatum Ellingson (right)
rd
3place Colton Blodgett (left)
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PARKSOPERATION & MAINTENANCE
Daily&AnnualParkPassesSold
9,00060%
8,000
51%
50%
7,000
40%
6,000
30%
29%
5,000
20%
4,000
15%
10%
3,000
0%
0%
-1%
2,000
-4%
-2%
-8.19%
-10%
1,000
0-20%
201320142015201620172018201920202021
Daily Passes SoldAnnual Passes SoldTotal Passes Percent Increase/Decrease
CountyParksUsage
MonthlyParkRevenue
CDD estimates ~ 60,000 people visited St.
Croix County Parks in 2021, approximately
$120,000.00
the same number as in 2020
o 7,139daily passes ~3 people per pass
$100,000.00
= 21,417visitors
$80,000.00
o 4,748annual passes ~4 people per
pass
$60,000.00
= 37,984visitors (18,992x 2 visits)
Watercraft rentals decreased to pre-COVID
$40,000.00
levels in 2021 with a total of 3,976 rentals
Camping increased about 31%over 2020
$20,000.00
based on number of camping days
$-
Monthly park revenues were above 2020 in
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
8 of 12 months and were the second
2017 Total2018 Total2019 Total
highest in recent years for June, July and
2020 Total2021 Total
August. See chart at right.
CamperUnitDaysdepict actual days
GlenHillsCamperUnitDays2011-2021
campsites are rented during the camping
600035%
stst
season from May 1thru October 31each
31%
30%
year. Glen Hills has 61 sites at the Peninsula
5000
campground, in 2019 10 nonelectric sites were
25%
added atPicnic Pointe, for a total of 71 sites.
22%
400020%
Since 2010, camper unit days have increased
by 52%. Camping days are influenced by the
15%
14%14%
weather; however, the increase since 2016
3000
10%
shows a clear correlation between
7%
7%
campground/park improvements, such as
20005%
4%
online reservation system, new
1%
0%
shower/restroom building, improved lighting,
1000
repairs, paint, etc., and the increased number
-5%
-7%
of camping unit days. The highest number of
-7%
-8%
0-10%
occurred in 2019, 2020and 2021.
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PARKSIMPROVEMENTS
ParksGoals/Achievements
Free Fishing & Park Entry Weekend in
June
Snowmobile Trails Open for 37 Days
Fee safes and signage wereinstalled at
Bass Lake Boat Launch, Pine Lake Boat
Launch and both trailheads on the Loop
Trail and enforcement of a park pass
requirement was instituted.
Construction of the firstnew camper cabin
was completed, and rental began in the
Summer of 2021.
The CDD Parks Division entered into an agreement with
the Wisconsin Conservation Corps (WisCorps) to build
Improvements were made at Bass Lake
180 feet of boardwalk and an observation deck at the
Boat Launch including installation of a
Orf Family Overlook at Bass Lake. WisCorps is due to
porta-potty and trash receptacles.
return in Summer of 2022 to add more boardwalk and
make additional improvements to the site.
With the assistance of the County Highway
Department, improvements weremade on
the 1) staff parking lot, shops lot and
scenic overview lot at Glen Hills, 2) parking
lots at Stanton and Kinnickinnic County
Forests, and 3) Apple River kayak and
canoe launch parking lot. The areas were
leveled, and gravel spread at all locations.
Safety Training, First Aid/ CPR/ AED
Training as well as Chainsaw Safety
Training was held with staff members of
the Parks Division.
The delayed Grand Opening (due to
Construction of anew picnic shelterwas completed at
Covid) of the St Croix River Crossing Loop
Glen Hills Parkand was opened for public use. The
Trail was held. Various local organizations
shelter has two built in serving buffets, electricity, seating
as well as the Parks Division participated
for 36 people, and is ADA accessible.
with tents, tables,and displays of ongoing
and future projects, environmental games
and displays.
Began work on prairie restoration at Eckert
Blufflands, Orf Overlook, Homestead
Parklands West 40 --site preparation and
planting.
Purchased mower and utility vehicle for
Loop Trail maintenance, installed Hilltop
Trailhead signage, kiosks, and interpretive
panels.
Three informational kiosks were installed, two at
each oftheLoop Trail trailheads and one at
Homestead Parklands, providing maps and other
information to the public.
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PARKSIMPROVEMENTS
HomesteadParklands
EntranceStationOpens
The Glen Hills Park staff created and erected fun signs
Bass Lake Boat Launch and Orf Family Overlook
received new chipsealing,resurfacing and new parking
lines.
The new entry station was completed at Homestead
Parklands. The building features a drive-up window,
office, and a staff breakroom.AGrand Opening was
held despite uncooperativeweather. Cookies were
The Parks staff and County Highway Department worked
served and prize drawings held for thosewho
together to cover,compactand levelthe Glen Hills staff
attended the event.
parking lot andthe shopand storage sheds yard with
crushed gravel.
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GOALS & OBJECTIVES FOR 2022
Continue to expand public outreach to educate and inform the public about Community Development
services and facilities.
Track ordinance violations utilizing existing software; implement changes in enforcement to move
Contract for professional services to assist with Land Use Administration and Enforcement as directed
by the County Strategic Plan.
Continue to process all land use ordinance applications, violations and enforcement activities within
established timeframes and legal processes.
Complete rewrite of Floodplain Zoning Overlay District ordinance, hold public hearing, and request
County Board adoption as a stand-alone ordinance that is up to date with statutes.
Chapter 15 Zoning Ordinance updates drafted, public hearing and adoption.
Begin process to update Chapter 13 Land Division to coordinate with revised zoning, shoreland,
floodplain ordinance updates and other regulatorychanges.
Provide 2021 LiDAR data andmap products to public and development industry. Flyoblique aerial
photography in 2023.
Continue to hold one hazardous waste collection events in 2022 to keep disposal costsdown. Continue
thehazardous waste disposal fee for paints, stains & varnishes to cover a portion of rising disposal and
labor costs. Promote private sector disposal options to the public.
Identify ways to decrease costs associated with hazardous waste disposal and bi-annual recycling
newsletter.
Utilize information from the FarmlandPreservation Survey to continue work on Farmland Preservation
Plan updates.
Apply for a second Willow River Targeted Resource Management grant to continue funding for a limited
term employeeand additional conservation practices in the Willow River watershed through 2023-24.
Sign additionalon-road bike routesin cooperation with the County Highway Department, from the23
miles of planned signed on-road bike routes in St. Croix County.
Pursue funding sources to begin development of Eckert Blufflands based on the adopted Master Plan.
Finalize design and bidding documents for theTransportation Alternatives Project for Hwy 35 off-road
recreation trail from North Hudson to Eckert Blufflands County Park, Phase I of a 3-phase project to
connect an off-road trail in the Hwy 35 right-of-way to the St. Croix River Crossing Loop Trail.
Apply for a Transportation Alternatives Project grant for Hwy 35 off-road recreation trail Phase II from
Eckert Blufflands County Park to Willow River State Park.
Begin multi-year project to update to County Comprehensive Plan including a public opinion survey.
Offer plan update services to Towns for cost of service, contract based on staff availability.
Develop a parks internship program, utilizing student interns from local colleges to assist with
management and programming while gettinghands-on experience in park operations.
Complete replacement of a wooden snowmobile bridge on a creek located on a private farm inthe Town
of Forest. The new bridge was funded by a grant from the Wisconsin DNR and will be included in the
state-wide snowmobile trail system.
Complete construction, move second camper cabin to Glen Hillsandadd to online rentals.
Complete Orf Family Overlook on Bass Lake development: construct additional shoreline trail, additional
150 feet of boardwalk, grassed walking trails, interpretive signage,and ongoing prairie restoration.
Glen Hills Group Camp bid and award construction project and complete construction to allow rental of
new facilities for 2023 season. New Glen Hills Group Camp with 15 campsites 6 tents, 9 RVs, with
electric and water service, small shelters and large shelter for group or outside rental.
Continue work on prairie restoration at Eckert Blufflands, Orf Overlook, Homestead Parklands West 40
with tree cutting, supplemental planting, etc.
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CITIZEN HIGHLIGHTS
GlenHillsFlagpoleandMemorial
Thanks to a generous
donation by Judith
Willink Groe, Joan
Dorsey, and Jean
Sandirein memory of
their father, Wayne
Willink, Glen Hills
Park now has a
beautiful flagpole in
the Picnic Point area!
Wayne faithfully
served on the St.
Croix County Board of
Supervisors for many
years and was a
strong supporter of
the County Parks and
the Wildwood Trail.
The flagpole is
located near the new
shower house and
picnic shelter.is
located near the new
FirstAnnualParkPassPhotoContest
St. Croix County Parks
heldtheir first Annual
Park Pass photo contest
in 2021. Park patrons
were encouraged to take
photos while vising the
nd
2Place: Roxi Sipple
parks and submit them to
taken at Homestead
the CDDvia email. 25
Parklands
submissionswere
received!CDD staff
narrowed thosedown to
3 finalist and posted
them on Facebook to
allow the public to vote
for the winner. Sheri
Erickson of Wilson, WI
won with her beautiful
photo of Glen Hills Park!
Sheri received a free
annual pass and the
runner upsreceived free
rd
3Place: Amanda
1 hour watercraft rental
st
1Place: Sheri Ericksontaken at
Wagnertaken at
gift certificates.
Glen Hills Park Troy Beach
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