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MEETING MINUTES
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
April 15, 2019 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 Present
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; Patrick
Thompson, County Administrator; Rob Krejci,Highway Commissioner; Kathy Rineck, Fiscal
Manager.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Transportation Committee – Regular Meeting – March 18, 2019 8:30 AM
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Financial Report for March 2019
Kathy Rineck updated and reviewed the Financial Report and indicated the auditors are
scheduled to be in St. Croix County in June. Rob Krejci thanked the Highway Finance
Department for their continued efforts to close out 2018.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. Highway Department Report
Rob Krejci updated the Committee in regards to the Baldwin Facility salt shed. We are
continuing our discussions with the State. If the State does not participate in financing
their portion, St. Croix County will have to determine a rental fee for storage.
The Operations Department is reviewing and adjusting the 2019 project schedule due to
the high of cost of winter maintenance. Chip-sealing projects have been reviewed and
adjustments will also be made. Dave Ostness praised the Highway Department for their
hard work and dedication.
Jeff Durkee reviewed the results of the material proposals. He indicated we are buying
and stocking more plastic culverts. Oil and black top prices stayed relatively the same.
Salt prices are expected to increase, staff is reviewing the use of more brine which would
decrease salt usage.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
3. Highway Department Initiatives Update
Rob Krejci updated the Committee on the Initiative list. We are continuing to complete
items as well as adding additional.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
4. Ad Hoc Transportation Space Needs Facility Planning Committee Update
The Baldwin Facility is currently running on time and under budget. Construction is in
the final stages. The certificate of occupancy is expected to be issued May 6. Paving the
parking area is scheduled as soon as it dries and the hot mix plants open. The fiber optic
to the Hammond facility is scheduled to be disabled on June 18 and activated in Baldwin
on June 19. The Administration Committee is scheduled to reviewed the Hammond
Highway Facility real estate contract from Charles Feather at their meeting on April 15.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
5. Transit Commission Update
Dave Ostness reviewed the strategic plan, vision and mission statements. The
Commission is in the process of identifying strategic directions. Administrator Thompson
remarked they Commission has a created a good process in identifying their goals,
setting a two year plan, and awareness of funding. He also thanked Eric Biltonen for
assisting and facilitating the Commission meetings.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
6. Review Town of Troy Traffic Counts
Jeff Durkeee reported the traffic counts showed an expected increase on Mann Valley
Lane and Radio Road. Mann Lane is currently showing lower traffic volumes but is
expected to increase. When comparing the previous study, there were no changes to
the other roads in this area. We will continue to monitor speeds at request of Town of
Troy.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
7. CTH GG-140 Street-150 Street (STP-Program) Program Update
Rob Krejci explained the changes to the State Law regarding Eminent Domain. St. Croix
County and the State of Wisconsin were required to redesign part of the shared use
path. The design is to be submitted by August 1, 2019. This is a Federal project which
will be let out for bid.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
8. CTH MM/Mann Lane/Radio Road Jurisdictional Update
The Jurisdictional Transfer is in the process of being signed by WisDOT.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
The West Central District Commissioner and Committee member meeting is scheduled for April
30 in Menomonie.
Mike Van Kueren has announced his retirement as of May 31, 2019.
ADJOURN
DATE OF NEXT MEETING MAY 20, 2019 COUNTY BOARD ROOM, HUDSON