HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-11-2015 Transportation Minutes MEETING MINUTES
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
August 11, 2015 8:30 AM
Highway Department Office
Highway Department Office - 920 3rd Street, Hammond, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived
Scott Nelson St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Dave Ostness St. Croix County Vice Chair Present
Daniel Hansen St. Croix County Supervisor Present
David Peterson St. Croix County Supervisor Present
William Peavey St. Croix County Chair Present
Also present for all or part of meeting: Tim Ramberg, Highway Commissioner: Todd
Rehnelt, Assistant Highway Commissioner: Jim Krizan, Patrol Superintendent: Jeff Durkee,
Highway Engineer: Steve Walker, Cedar Corporation: Cory Scheidler, Cedar Corporation:
Randi Tolonen, Administrative Assistant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Transportation Committee – Regular Meeting – July 13, 2015 8:30 AM
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Consider ROW Purchase County Road J Bridge at Parker Creek
Durkee shared the schedule of land interests and costs for the upcoming CTH “J” bridge
replacement. Motion made by Peterson, second by Ostness to approve the schedule of land
interests as presented. Motion carried.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Peterson, Supervisor
SECONDER: Dave Ostness, Vice Chair
AYES: Scott Nelson, Dave Ostness, Daniel Hansen, David Peterson, William
Peavey
2. Financial Update
Ramberg reviewed the June 2015 Highway Department financial report.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
3. Preliminary 2016 Budget Review
Ramberg shared a draft of the Highway Department Budget for 2016. The Committee
discussed various projected revenues and additional unfunded mandates.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
4. Transit Planning Sub Committee Appointment & Update
Ostness gave an overview of the Sub Committee held on July 31. He announced he was
voted Chair of the Sub Committee and Scott Nelson was voted Vice Chair.
A motion was made by Peavey, second by Peterson to add Peg Gagnon of BRIDGE For
Community Life (BRIDGE For Youth and Adults with Disabilities) to the Sub Committee.
Motion carried. The next meeting is scheduled for Friday, August 14, 2:00 p.m. at the St.
Croix County Services Center in New Richmond.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William Peavey, Chair
SECONDER: David Peterson, Supervisor
AYES: Scott Nelson, Dave Ostness, Daniel Hansen, David Peterson, William
Peavey
5. Hammond Building Feasibility Study Update
Steve Walker and Cory Scheidler of Cedar Corporation gave an update on the feasibility
study which includes short, intermediate, and long term options.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Items include the status of additional signage options on CTH “A”, 2016 Budget, and various
revenue projections and options (i.e. County Registration Fee, General Transportation Aids, and
State project revenues).
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
Jim Krizan shared the status of various summer construction projects.
Fall Commissioner’s meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2015 at Big Guys BBQ, North Hudson.
Ramberg announced that the Highway Department was paid in full for road damages discussed
previously.
Staff reviewed a flood petition delivered to the State for a reimbursement of 75% to the Highway
Department.
Staff has contacted the State in regards to the State Highway 12/Badlands Road/County Road UU
intersection concerns.
There will be a meeting on Thursday, August 13 regarding the Flying J Truck Stop in Roberts.
The Annual Safety Day at the Highway Department is scheduled for October 20.
ADJOURN AT 10:37 AM
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2015, 8:30 am, Hammond Highway Office.