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MEETING MINUTES
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
July 16, 2018 8:30 AM
County Board Room-Government Center
County Board Room - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson,
Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived
Ed Schachtner St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Lynda Miller St. Croix County Supervisor Absent
Dave Ostness St. Croix County Vice Chair Present
David Peterson St. Croix County Supervisor Present
William Peavey St. Croix County Chair Present
Also present for all or part of the meeting-Roger Larson; County Board Chair; Rob Krejci,
Highway Commissioner; Todd Rehnelt, Assistant Highway Commissioner; Jeff Durkee,
Highway Engineer; Kathy Rineck, Fiscal Manager; Randi Tolonen; Ben Fuchs, citizen.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Transportation Committee – Regular Meeting – June 18, 2018 8:30 AM
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Monthly Financial Report
Rineck gave an overview of the financial report. Krejci commented some of the budget
adjustments are due to winter maintenance costs.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. Highway Department Report
Rehnelt updated the Baldwin Highway Facility progress-footings are to be finished this
week, pre cast panels are being installed next week, grading is expected to be complete
at the end of August. Staff and WISDOT are discussing the State salt shed building
construction. Krejci reviewed the local road safety plan-more information is be sent out
this fall for public meetings. Chip seal- first round is complete. Fog seal application is
scheduled to begin soon.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
3. Transit Commission Update
Ostness updated the Committee on the Transit Commission provider information press
release. The Request for Information is available on the Transit Commission web page.
Members discussed recording video and audio of the Transit Commission meetings
versus traveling to various meeting places in the County. At this time, the County Board
room in Hudson is the only place meetings can be live streamed.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
4. Update on ATV Policy Development in St. Croix County
Krejci reviewed the draft ATV policy. All applications for County Road access would be
sent to a Town, City or Village for approval prior to being sent to the Highway
Department. Cost allocation for ATV signage would be billed to the corresponding Town,
City or Village to bill the applicant. Staff plans to present the draft policy at the next
Wisconsin Towns Association meeting and also at an ATV coalition meeting. Schatchner
commented that it would be good to have County put up any signs for consistency. The
policy will be sent to the County Board for Ordinance approval.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
5. Update on Deer Pick Up Contract
Krejci noted St. Croix County is contracted with a company that picks up dead deer.
A person calls the non-emergency number for St. Croix County to report the dead
deer. Dispatch will make a note to have it picked up. Dave Peterson commented he
has called, reported a dead deer and the deer was gone.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
6. Review and Consider County Trunk Highway MM Jurisdictional Transfer
Krejci gave an overview of the Jurisdictional Transfers that will be effective September 1,
2018. County Road MM from Radio Road to Mann Lane will become County Road U.
Radio Road and Mann Lane will become County Road UU. County Road MM from Mann
Lane to County Road F will become a Mann Valley Drive. County Road MM from Main
Street to Radio Road will become Powell Road. Ostness inquired about the bike and
pedestrian path on Carlson Road. Staff indicated this path is not in our jurisdiction.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
7. Discuss CTH E and CTH I Intersection
The Highway Department is aware of safety issues at this intersection. Staff is in design
process to make geometric changes to improve this intersection geometry. This project
is tied to a Federal grant which also includes improvements of the County Road E and
County Road A intersection, north of Burkhardt. A Public Informational Meeting is
scheduled for Thursday, July 26, 5:30 pm, at the Town of St. Joseph Town Hall to discuss
the County Trunk Highway E project from County Trunk Highway I to County Trunk
Highway A.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
8. Consider Wisconsin County Association Just Fix It Resolution
The Wisconsin Counties Association has asked all Wisconsin Counties bring forward the
Just Fix Resolution. This is a similar resolution to the one passed in 2016. Motion by
Peterson/Ostness to move this resolution forward to Administration Committee for
recommendation to the County Board. Motion carried.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Peterson, Supervisor
SECONDER: Dave Ostness, Vice Chair
AYES: Ed Schachtner, Dave Ostness, David Peterson, William Peavey
ABSENT: Lynda Miller
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Review and revisit traffic flow and impact on County Road E one year after opening the
Stillwater bridge.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
1. County Trunk Highway E Public Information Meeting
RESULT: DISCUSSED
ADJOURN
9:09
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: AUGUST 20, 2018 8:30 AM, COUNTY BOARD ROOM,
HUDSON
MEETING MINUTES
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
June 18, 2018 8:30 AM
County Board Room-Government Center
County Board Room - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson,
Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived
Ed Schachtner St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Lynda Miller St. Croix County Supervisor Excused
Dave Ostness St. Croix County Vice Chair Present
David Peterson St. Croix County Supervisor Present
William Peavey St. Croix County Chair Present
Also present for all or part of the meeting: Roger Larson, County Board Chair; Dan
Hanson, Supervisor, District 12; Patrick Thompson, Administrator; Ken Witt, Interim
Finance Director; Rob Krejci, Highway Commissioner; Todd Rehnelt, Assistant Highway
Commissioner; Jeff Durkee, County Highway Engineer; Kathy Rineck, Fiscal Manager;
Cindy Campbell, County Clerk; Randi Tolonen.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Transportation Committee – Regular – March 8, 2018 10:00 AM
RESULT: ACCEPTED
2. Transportation Committee – Regular Meeting – May 21, 2018 8:30 AM
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Financial Reports for May 2018
Kathy Rineck and Ken Witt updated the Committee on the Financial report.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. Highway Department Year End Financial Report Review
Rob Krejci and Kathy Rineck reviewed the 2017 year end financial numbers.
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RESULT: DISCUSSED
3. Highway Department Report
Todd Rehnelt provided the Baldwin Facility update: footings have been poured, 75% of
the dirt has been moved, pre-cast panels are set for delivery in mid July. New drone
video and a construction update will be posted on the County web site soon. Then next
Ad Hoc Transportation Services meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2018, 8:00 at the
construction site, 300 Oak Ridge Parkway, Baldwin. Chair Peavey would like to invite
County Board members to have a tour of the progress after the Ad Hoc Meeting,
approximately 10:00 am.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
4. Review and Discuss Highway Department Initiatives
Rob Krejci plans to update and remove completed items on the initiatives list. Rob Krejci
noted the Local Road Safety Plan is a County wide project that is anticipated to take
three to four years to create, with on-going implementation. Staff has been doing a pilot
program in regards to invasive species on County Trunk Highway T. Staff is working with
Eau Claire County on options for the GIS Sign Inventory.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
5. WISDOT Bridge Strengthening Pilot Program Update
Jeff Durkee updated the Committee on the revised load standards on the County Trunk
Highway T (south of I94) and the County Road B (south of I94) bridges. Staff along with
WISDOT developed a plan that will avoid posting a new weight limit restriction that
could potentially shut down these bridges for commerce. After approval from Governor
Walker, staff ordered timber panels for expected construction in early August. The
bridges will be closed approximately one week each, possibly the second half of August.
Staff will set up message boards in advance of the project of removing and replacing
bridge decks. St. Croix County will be the first County in the State to improve these
types of existing bridges with this material.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
6. The Committee may convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats § 19.85(1)(e) for the
purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchase of real estate for St. Croix County
Highway Department operations sale of real estate competitive or bargaining reasons require
a closed session.
Motion by Ostness/Peterson to move into closed session. Motion Carried.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dave Ostness, Vice Chair
SECONDER: David Peterson, Supervisor
AYES: Ed Schachtner, Dave Ostness, David Peterson, William Peavey
EXCUSED: Lynda Miller
7. Reconvene into Open Session to Report and/or Take Action on Items Discussed in Closed
Session
Motion by Peterson/Ostenss to come out of Closed Session. Motion carried. Motion by
Schachtner/Ostness to reject the offer to purchase from the Village of Somerset. Motion
carried.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Peterson, Supervisor
SECONDER: Dave Ostness, Vice Chair
AYES: Ed Schachtner, Dave Ostness, David Peterson, William Peavey
EXCUSED: Lynda Miller
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Discuss ATV signage in St. Croix County.
Discuss County Road I and County Road E intersection
Update on Car/deer kill contract
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
ADJOURN
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
July 16, 2018, 8:30 am, County Board Room, St. Croix County Government Center
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Transportation Committee
Financial Report June 2018
FY16 FY17 FY18 2018 Percent
Total Total Budget YTD Balance Remaining
REVENUES
Highway All Cost Centers General Property Taxes 5,848,145 5,956,782 5,990,777 -5,990,777 100.00%
Highway All Cost Centers Motor Vehicle Taxes 792,375 805,147 785,000 320,627 464,373 59.16%
Highway All Cost Centers State Grants 2,159,812 2,283,343 1,900,000 -1,900,000 100.00%
Highway All Cost Centers Highway and Bridges 0 0 52,300 -52,300 100.00%
Highway All Cost Centers Licenses and Permits 27,929 30,151 0 21,253 -21,253 -
Highway All Cost Centers Public Charges for Services 610 1,296 163,652 -163,652 100.00%
Highway All Cost Centers
Intergovernmental Charges for
Services 7,594,886 7,323,929 8,100,000 3,289,636 4,810,364 59.39%
Highway All Cost Centers Miscellaneous Revenue -1,743 7,414 0 51,761 -51,761 -
Highway All Cost Centers Other Financing Sources 199,547 0 0 -- -
Total Revenues 16,621,562 16,408,062 16,991,729 3,683,276 13,308,453 78.32%
EXPENSES
Highway All Cost Centers Personnel Services 8,769,819 10,212,775 5,233,429 4,384,384 849,045 16.22%
Highway All Cost Centers Contractual Services 136,925 26,414 210,300 87,091 123,209 58.59%
Highway All Cost Centers Supplies and Expenses 5,069,677 4,773,649 6,038,000 940,687 5,097,313 84.42%
Highway All Cost Centers Building Materials 0 0 0 0 0 -
Highway All Cost Centers Fixed Charges 5,134,445 4,679,796 5,510,000 1,557,646 3,952,354 71.73%
Highway All Cost Centers Capital Outlay 0 0 0 40 -40 -
Highway All Cost Centers Cost Reallocations -3,912,035 -3,330,727 0 -1,995,524 1,995,524 -
Total Expenses 15,198,830 16,361,906 16,991,729 4,974,323 12,017,406 70.73%
Report Total 1,422,732 46,156 0 -1,291,047 1,291,047 -
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Transportation Sample Resolution
WHEREAS, local government in Wisconsin is responsible for about 90% of the road
miles in the state; and
WHEREAS, Wisconsin’s diverse economy is dependent upon county and town roads as
well as city and village streets and transit systems across the state; and
WHEREAS, [municipality name] and other local governments across Wisconsin have
been highlighting our unmet transportation needs in many different avenues including events
such as the historic Turnout for Transportation event in September of 2016 where local
governments in every region of this state held simultaneous meetings calling on the state
legislature to prioritize transportation and pass a sustainable funding package; and
WHEREAS, while the increase in transportation funding for locals in the last budget was
certainly appreciated, many still aren’t back to 2011 levels when you adjust for inflation; and
WHEREAS, locals, including [ local government name] continue to struggle to meet
even the most basic maintenance needs for our transportation system; and
WHEREAS, states surrounding Wisconsin and across the country have stepped up with
sustainable funding plans for their state and local roads; and
WHEREAS, Wisconsin will be at a competitive disadvantage if it does not implement a
revenue and spending plan that addresses both our Interstates that were built in the 1950’s and
60’s and our local and state roads; and
WHEREAS, levy limits do not allow local government to make up for the deterioration
of state funding; and
WHEREAS, local governments would not be forced to turn to local wheel taxes or
increased borrowing or exceeding their levy limits if the state would finally pass a sustainable
funding plan for transportation
WHEREAS, the board/ council recognizes that our state
highway and interstate system is the backbone of our surface transportation system and plays a
vital role in the economy of Wisconsin. Both local and state roads need to be properly
maintained in order for our economy to grow; and
WHEREAS, from a competitive standpoint Wisconsin motorists pay significantly less
than any of our neighbors when you combine the annual cost of the state gas tax and vehicle
registration fees; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the ___________________________
County Board of Supervisors/ City Council/Village Board/ Town Board urge the Governor and
Legislature to Just Fix It and agree upon a sustainable solution: one that includes a responsible
level of bonding and adjusts our user fees to adequately and sustainably fund Wisconsin’s
transportation system. Furthermore, the County Board of Supervisors/ City Council/Village
Board/ Town Board directs the Clerk to send a copy of this resolution to our State Legislators
and to Governor Scott Walker.
For
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http://legis.wisconsin.gov/
Governor’s
address:
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Notice of Public Meeting
Planned improvements to County E from County I to County A in the Town of St. Joseph will be discussed at a Public Involvement
Meeting on Thursday, July 26, 2018. The meeting will be held at the St. Joseph Town Hall located at 1337 County Road V, Hudson,
Wisconsin 54016. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. and conclude at 7:00 p.m. with a brief presentation given at the start of the
meeting.
The purpose of this meeting is to provide a summary of the proposed
improvements as well as anticipated impacts to traffic during construction.
Exhibits of the proposed improvements will be on display and representatives
from the County of St. Croix and Ayres Associates will be available to discuss
the project and answer questions.
The project is expected to affect Willow River State Park located along the
south side of the project. Impacts to the park include grading for construction
purposes. The park is expected to remain open during construction, however
areas adjacent to the roadway will be closed for roadway construction.
Wheelchair accessibility is available at this meeting site. Hearing impaired
individuals may request an interpreter at the meeting, if they plan to attend,
by contacting Brett Hollister (715.831.7545) prior to July 12, 2018.
For more information or to provide comment:
Robbie Krejci Brett Hollister
St. Croix County Highway Commissioner Project Manager, Ayres Associates
715.245.4201 715.831.7545
Project
Location
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