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Resolution No. 28 (2014)
RESOLUTION APPROVING ST. CROIX RIVER CROSSING
LOOP TRAIL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
1 WHEREAS, a Bicycle/Pedestrian Loop Trail was identified as a mitigation item in the
2 2006 Supplemental Final Environmental Impact Statement for the new St. Croix River Bridge
3 Crossing; and
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5 WHEREAS, a Cooperative Agreement of Riverway Mitigation as part of the St. Croix
6 River Crossing Project between the Minnesota Department of Transportation and St. Croix
7 County MN/DOT Agreement No. 95705, was entered into by St. Croix County; and
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9 WHEREAS, the Cooperative Agreement incorporates the St. Croix River Crossing
10 Project Memorandum of Understanding for the Implementation of Riverway Mitigation Items
11 between the National Park Service, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Wisconsin
12 Department of Natural Resources, Federal Highway Administration, Minnesota Department of
13 Transportation and Wisconsin Department of Transportation; and
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15 WHEREAS, as part of the Cooperative Agreement to compensate for and offset impacts
16 of a new river crossing on the recreational values of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, the
17 Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will complete a Bicycle/Pedestrian Loop
18 Trail system from the existing Lift Bridge to the new bridge crossing; and
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20 WHEREAS, Wisconsin Department of Transportation does not, by policy, maintain
21 standalone bike and pedestrian facilities and as such requires another state agency or local unit of
22 government to become the responsible party for maintaining any trail funded by or constructed
23 on WisDOT rights-of-way; and
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25 WHEREAS, without a third party responsible for maintenance, WisDOT would consider
26 not funding, constructing or allowing use of the Bicycle/Pedestrian Loop Trail within its right-of-
27 way; and
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29 WHEREAS, the Bicycle/Pedestrian Loop Trail is included in the St. Croix County
30 Outdoor Recreation Plan and the St. Croix County Long-range Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and
31 will ultimately be connected to the County's trail system; and
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33 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors adopted a Resolution Supporting
34 a WisDOT TAP Application to create a county-wide Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan to develop and
35 connect county facilities to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Loop Trail; and
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37 WHEREAS, the WisDOT met with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources,
38 National Park Service and Town of St. Joseph to determine interest in maintaining the
39 Bicycle/Pedestrian Loop Trail and determined those agencies are not interested in maintenance
40 responsibility for the Bicycle/Pedestrian Loop Trail; and
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42 WHEREAS, the Town of St. Joseph provided a letter of support for St. Croix County as
43 the maintaining authority for the Bicycle/Pedestrian Loop Trail; and
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45 WHEREAS, the WisDOT will pay 100% of the Loop Trail design and construction costs
46 including a trail head and limited amenities as identified in the attached agreement; and
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48 WHEREAS, the WisDOT agreed to provide St. Croix County with the upfront
49 capitalization costs for specialized maintenance equipment, a sum of $200,000 payable to St.
50 Croix County upon the County assuming operational and maintenance responsibility for the
51 Bicycle/Pedestrian Loop Trail.
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53 THEREFORE be it resolved, that the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors approves
54 the Maintenance Agreement between the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of
55 Transportation System Development NW Region and St. Croix County and the State/Municipal
56 Financial Agreement for Operation and Maintenance of Pedestrian Facilities.
Sponsored By: Community Development Committee on July 17, 2014
Le-gal- Fiscal- Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note: None
Fiscal Impact: $3,000 per year. The trail will be open seasonally with the expectation that one
additional seasonal staff person will be needed and there will be equipment
maintenance and incidental operational costs. The trail facility is expected to be
turned over to the county with all facilities constructed. New maintenance
equipment will be purchased from funds provided by the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation will provide $200,000 to the county for purchase of maintenace
equipment and to fund long-term maintenance of the trail. Annual operation and
maintenance will be incorporated into the park facilities operation at Homestead
Park on Perch Lake, a few miles away/.
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St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call - Vote Requirement - Majority of Supervisors Present
RESULT: RECOMMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jill Ann Berke, Supervisor
SECONDER: Daniel Hansen, Vice Chair
AYES: Agnes Ring, Jill Ann Berke, Daniel Hansen, Judy Achterhof, Shaela Leibfried
ABSENT: Susan Gausman
This Resolution was Recommend by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors on August 5, 2014
Cindy Campbell, County Clerk
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT - NW REGION
AND
ST CROIX COUNTY
This agreement will document understandings reached between the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
- Division of Transportation System Development - NW Region (WisDOT) and St Croix County (COUNTY),
regarding a pedestrian and bicycle facility identified as the Bicycle/Pedestrian Loop Trail (TRAIL) and
Amenities being constructed within the STH 35/64 rights-of-way. The construction of the TRAIL will be
included in WisDOT Projects 8110-02-71, 8110-02-72, and 8110-02-75.
The purpose of this Maintenance Agreement (AGREEMENT) is to establish roles and responsibilities placed
upon the COUNTY for the maintenance and operations of the TRAIL constructed within WisDOT right-of- way.
Background
The TRAIL was identified as a mitigation item pursuant to approval of the 2006 Supplemental Final
Environmental Impact Statement for the subject projects. WisDOT does not, by policy, maintain standalone
bike and pedestrian facilities. As such, WisDOT requires another state agency or local governmental unit to
become the responsible maintaining party for any trail funded by WisDOT or constructed on WisDOT rights-of-
way. Without such a third party responsible maintaining authority, WisDOT would consider not funding,
constructing or allowing use of said TRAIL within its right-of-way.
The COUNTY has agreed to become the responsible maintaining authority for the subject TRAIL and
amenities and has included said TRAIL within its County Long Range Bike and Pedestrian Plan. The following
sections of this agreement identified the basis of maintaining authority and cost considerations provided by the
WisDOT to the COUNTY for their assumption of maintenance responsibility of the TRAIL.
Basis of Maintaining Authority
Attachment 1 of this document is a map showing the route of the TRAIL, indentified as Segments 6A through
6E. The TRAIL follows a series of state, county and local roadways or rights-of-way, each having a different
basis for assuming maintaining authority of the TRAIL.
The basis of maintaining authority is as follows:
TRAIL Segment 6A Pursuant to State Highway Change #865, referenced as Attachment 2 and beginning at
the east abutment of the Stillwater Lift Bridge, said segment will be on highway rights-of-way assigned to the
COUNTY. As such, all maintaining authority resides with the COUNTY.
TRAIL Segment 6B - Pursuant to State Highway Change #864, referenced as Attachment 3, said segment
will be on highway rights-of-way assigned to the town of St. Joseph (TOWN). As such, all maintaining
responsibilities will be through agreements between the TOWN and COUNTY, without any WisDOT
involvement.
TRAIL Segment 6C - Pursuant to WisDOT 84.295 (6) Assignment, referenced as Attachment 4, said
segment will be on highway rights-of-way assigned to the TOWN. As such, all maintaining responsibilities will
be through agreements between the TOWN and COUNTY, without any WisDOT involvement.
TRAIL Segment 6D - From the New Cul-De-Sac to the east abutment of the New St. Croix River Bridge (6-55-
224). This section includes the TRAIL parking lot (Trailhead lot) and amenities and is located at the end of the
New Cul-De-Sac. The TRAIL will be constructed on WisDOT rights-of-way for new STH 35 and STH 64 as a
separate path. It will be located on the west side of New STH 64, including an underpass of new STH 35 for
the TRAIL west of New STH 35/64, south of the New Cul De Sac.
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Continued on page 2
Trail Segment 6D continued from page 1.
Pursuant to this AGREEMENT, the COUNTY will assume maintenance responsibility of the Trailhead Lot and
its amenities and this section of the TRAIL within WisDOT rights-of-way upon completion of its construction.
The COUNTY will be responsible for all costs associated with the operations and maintenance for any lighting
system associated with this section of the TRAIL and Trailhead Lot, including the power costs. The COUNTY
will also be responsible for keeping the underpass and the approaches clean. WisDOT will be responsible for
any future reconstruction of the underpass.
No rights-of-way or perpetual rights of easement for this TRAIL segment are conveyed by WisDOT to the
COUNTY as part of this agreement. Rights of access to the COUNTY for pursuing its maintaining
responsibilities is defined later in the document under the section titled, `Roles and Responsibilities of the
County'
TRAIL Segment 6E - From the east abutment of the New St. Croix River Bridge (B-55-224), to the Wisconsin
and Minnesota State Line. This section of the TRAIL will be constructed on the north side of the New St. Croix
River Bridge (B-55-224) as part of the project. The COUNTY will be responsible for operation and minor
maintenance and WisDOT will be responsible for major maintenance of TRAIL Segment 6E from the east
abutment to the Wisconsin and Minnesota State Line.
No rights-of-way or perpetual rights of easement for this TRAIL segment are conveyed by WisDOT to the
COUNTY as part of this agreement. Rights of access to the COUNTY for pursuing its maintaining
responsibilities is defined later in the document under the section titled, `Roles and Responsibilities of the
County'
Roles and Responsibilities of the County
Approval of this agreement authorizes the COUNTY to enter upon WisDOT highway right of way to inspect,
maintain and operate the TRAIL facility without the need for a DT1812 "Application/Permit to Work on Highway
Right-of-Way" permit.
If a major recondition or reconstruction of the connecting trail on WisDOT right of way is planned, the
COUNTY will contact WisDOT to determine if a DT1812 "Application/Permit to Work on Highway Right-of-
Way" permit is needed.
This agreement only authorizes the described activities to occur within the STH 64 and STH 35 highway
rights-of-way for as long as the terms of this agreement are met and WisDOT determines it's in the public's
best interest.
WisDOT retains sole authority to determine if there is inadequate maintenance to the described facilities within
WisDOT rights-of-way, or whether any other actions or lack thereof on the described facilities within WisDOT
rights-of-way may have a detrimental effect to public safety or the operations of STH 64 or STH 35. If such a
determination is made by WisDOT, WisDOT will notify the COUNTY and work together toward resolution of
the issue. If in the opinion of WisDOT, issues are not satisfactorily resolved, WisDOT retains the authority to
take unilateral action it deems necessary to maintain public safety, welfare and operational integrity of the STH
35 and STH 64 travel way, up to and including closure of the trail.
This AGREEMENT will commence upon final execution and completion of all of the following items:
• Signature by WisDOT and COUNTY on this subject Maintenance Agreement.
• Approval by WisDOT of STH Change #864, referenced as Attachment 3.
• Approval by WisDOT of STH Change #865, referenced as Attachment 2.
• Approval by WisDOT of Wisconsin Statute 84.295(6) Roadway Assignments, referenced as
Attachment 4.
• Official opening of new STH 35, new STH 64, and new St. Croix River Crossing identified as B-
55-244 and including all TRAIL construction. Upon completion, WisDOT will notify the COUNTY
of their ownership of the facilities.
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Cost Consideration by WisDOT to the County
WisDOT and the COUNTY have negotiated cost considerations to the COUNTY for assuming operation and
maintenance responsibilities of the TRAIL as defined within this Agreement. These cost considerations are
identified in the State Financial Agreement referenced as Attachment 5 to this document.
Upon the COUNTY assuming operations and maintenance responsibility for the TRAIL as defined in `Roles
and Responsibilities of the County' of this agreement, WisDOT will make a Lump Sum Payment to the
COUNTY in the amount of $200,000.00 (Two hundred thousand dollars) for future maintenance
considerations.
Patrick Thompson Date
County Administrator, St Croix County
Gary Brunner Date
NW Region - Systems Operations, Manager
WisDOT - Div. of Trans. System Development
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ATTACHMENT 2
STATE OF WISCONSIN
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY SYSTEM CHANGE NUMBER 865
PERTAINING TO
STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY (STH) 64
ST. CROIX COUNTY
1. Introduction
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DEPARTMENT) has proposed a change to the State
Trunk Highway System in the Town of St. Joseph in St. Croix County whereby STH 64 will be
relocated to a new alignment pursuant to Project ID 1550-00-02. The proposed relocation of STH 64,
was advertised in the local newspapers and presented at a public hearing on Tuesday September 21,
2004 at Stillwater Junior High School, 532 W. Marsh Street in Stillwater, Minnesota and on
Wednesday September 22, 2004 at Somerset High School, 645 Sunset Drive in Somerset,
Wisconsin. It was decided that the following proposed change to the State Trunk Highway System be
approved and adopted:
2. Statutory Authority of State Highway Change
All determinations and decisions herein and hereafter described are made in accordance with Section
84.02(1) and (3) (a) of the Wisconsin State Statutes whereby the DEPARTMENT is proposing to lay
out and establish a segment of state trunk highway by way of a new location and having a distance
along the deviation from the existing location of less than 2.5 miles.
3. Determination and Description of STH Segment To Be Removed
The DEPARTMENT hereby finds, determines and makes this decision that the public good and public
travel will best be served by removing from the State Trunk Highway System the following segment of
road described as:
Segment 1-64:
Beginning at the intersecting point of the Wisconsin/Minnesota state border with STH 64 as
officially laid out and marked as of January 1, 2014, and where said point is located on WI
State Highway Bridge B-55-0919; thence east, northeasterly along said STH 64 to its point
of intersection with STH 35 as officially laid out and marked as of January 1, 2014.
Segment is depicted on Attachment 1-64.
The segment length of this removal is 0.74 miles.
Segment 2-64:
Beginning at the end point of Segment 1-64 previously described and thence northerly and
then easterly along STH 64 as it runs concurrent with STH 35, as it is currently marked and
laid out as of January 1, 2014, to its point of intersection with 20th Street, a town of St.
Joseph, County of St. Croix, WI town road, as currently laid out and marked as of January
1, 2014. Segment is depicted on Attachment 1-64.
The segment length of this removal is 1.82 miles.
On said segment 2-64, STH 64 and STH 35 run concurrent. The action of this state highway change
removes the routing of STH 64 over said segment 2-64. The removal of the actual state highway
mileage occurs under STH Change #864 for the concurrent STH 35
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4. Disposition of Segment Where STH Designation Has Been Removed
Segment 1-64 as described in Section 3, is hereby assigned to St. Croix County, Wisconsin.
Assignment also includes the Parking Lot constructed within the right-of-way of said segment and the
local road connection to Hilltop Road.
Segment 2-64 disposition is described under STH Change #864 for STH 35 which runs concurrent
with this segment of STH 64.
5. Determination and Description of STH Segment To Be Added
The DEPARTMENT hereby finds, determines and makes this decision that the public good and public
travel will best be served by laying and adding to the State Trunk Highway System, in lieu of the road
so removed, the road described as:
Segment 3-64
Beginning at the intersection point on the new location for STH 64 as laid out and to be
constructed under WI Project ID 8110-02-71, and the Wisconsin/Minnesota state line,
thence northeast and northerly along said new location for STH 64 to its intersection point
with the new location for STH 35 as laid out and to be constructed under WI Project ID
8110-02-71; all in the town of St. Joseph, St. Croix County, WI. Said segment is depicted
on Attachment 1-64.
The segment length of this addition is 3.03 miles
In addition, the routing of STH 64 shall continue from the end point of Segment 3-64
running concurrent with the new location and added state highway mileage for STH 35 as
described in STH Change #364.
The net change in highway mileage for STH 64 is 2.29 miles.
6. Effective Date of Change
The effective date for discontinuance of the State Trunk Highway on its old location shall be the date
the new facility is opened to travel, either by portions or in its entirety.
Approved for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation by:
Rory L. Rhinesmith, P.E. Date
Operations Director - Statewide Bureaus
Division of Transportation System Development
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ATTACHMENT 3
STATE OF WISCONSIN
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY SYSTEM CHANGE NUMBER 864
PERTAINING TO
STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY (STH) 35
ST. CROIX COUNTY
1. Introduction
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DEPARTMENT) has proposed a change to the State
Trunk Highway System in the Town of St. Joseph in St. Croix County whereby STH 35 will be
relocated to a new alignment pursuant to Project ID 1550-00-02. The proposed relocation of STH 35
was advertised in the local newspapers and presented at a public hearing on Tuesday September 21,
2004 at Stillwater Junior High School, 532 W. Marsh Street in Stillwater, Minnesota and on
Wednesday September 22, 2004 at Somerset High School, 645 Sunset Drive in Somerset,
Wisconsin. It was decided that the following proposed change to the State Trunk Highway System be
approved and adopted:
2. Statutory Authority of State Highway Change
All determinations and decision herein and hereafter described are made in accordance with Section
84.02 (1) and (3)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes whereby the DEPARTMENT is proposing to lay out
and establish a state trunk highway by way of new location and having a distance along the deviation
from the existing location of less than 2.5 miles.
3. Determination and Description of STH Segment To Be Removed
The DEPARTMENT hereby finds, determines and makes this decision that the public good and public
travel will best be served by removing from the State Trunk Highway System the following segment of
road described as:
Segment 1-35
Beginning at a point on the State Trunk Highway System designated as STH 35 and STH
64, as laid out, marked, and travelled as of January 1, 2014, and where said STH 35
merges/diverges with STH 64 in the Town of St. Joseph, County of St. Croix
approximately 0.82 miles east of the point of intersection of STH 64 with the
Wisconsin/Minnesota border on B-55-0919; thence southerly to a point of intersection
with the new STH 35 as laid out and constructed under WI Project ID 8110-02-71, and as
shown on Attachment 1-35.
The segment length of this removal is 0.68 miles.
Segment 2-35
Beginning at the same starting point as Segment 1-35 previously described, thence
northerly and then easterly along STH 64 as it runs concurrent with STH 35, as it is
currently marked and laid out as of January 1, 2014, to its point of intersection with 20th
Street, a town of St. Joseph roadway, as currently laid out and marked as of January 1,
2014, and as shown on Attachment 1-35.
The segment length of this removal is 1.82 miles.
On said Segment 2-35, STH 35 and STH 64 run concurrent. The routing of STH 64 was removed
from this segment under STH Change #865. The removal of actual state trunk highway mileage for
said segment 2-35 occurs under this STH Change #864.
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4. Disposition of Segment Where STH Designation Has Been Removed
Segment 1-35
As described in Section 3, is hereby assigned as a town road to the town of St. Joseph, St. Croix
County, Wisconsin and is depicted on Attachment 2-35.
Segment 2-35A
From its point of beginning to the intersection with the west right-of-way line of the new alignment of
STH 64 as laid out and to be constructed under WI Project ID 8110-02-71 is hereby assigned as a
town road to the town of St. Joseph, St. Croix County, WI. Said segment is depicted on Attachment
2-35.
Segment 2-35B
Said segment is between the town of St. Joseph, St. Croix County, WI roadways of Settlers Way and
20th Street as currently laid out and maintained on January 1, 2014 is hereby assigned as a town road
to the town of St. Joseph, St. Croix County, Wisconsin. This segment is depicted on Attachment 2-
35.
5. Determination and Description of STH Segment To Be Added
The DEPARTMENT hereby finds, determines and makes this decision that the public good and public
travel will best be served laying and adding to the State Trunk Highway System the following
segments of road described as:
Segment 3-35
Beginning at a point on the official laid out, marked and traveled State Trunk Highway
System designated STH 35 as January 1, 2014, with the intersection of relocated STH 35
as laid out and to be constructed under WI Project ID 8110-02-71; then easterly along
said relocated STH 35 to its intersection with relocated STH 64 as laid out and to be
constructed under WI Project ID 8110-02-71, and as shown on Attachment 3-35.
The segment length of this addition is 0.57 miles
Segment 4-35
Beginning at the endpoint of Segment 3-35 previously described, thence northerly and
then easterly on relocated STH 35 as laid out and to be constructed under WI Project ID
8110-02-71 to its intersection with 20th Street as currently laid out and maintained on
January 1, 2014 in the Town of St. Joseph, St. Croix County, and as shown on
Attachment 3-35.
The segment length of this addition is 1.66 miles.
The net change in highway mileage for STH 35 is (0.27) miles.
6. Effective Date of Change
The effective date for discontinuance of the State Trunk Highway on its old location shall be the date
the new facility is opened to travel, either by portions or in its entirety.
Approved for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation by:
Rory L. Rhinesmith, P.E. Date
Operations Director - Statewide Bureaus
Division of Transportation System Development
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ATTACHMENT 4
FINAL DETERMINATION
FOR
LOCAL ROAD JURISDICTIONAL and MAINTENANCE ASSIGNMENTS
PERTAINING TO
STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY (STH) 35 AND 64 FREEWAY
ST. CROIX CROSSING
ST. CROIX RIVER TO 150TH AVENUE
TOWN OF ST. JOSEPH
ST. CROIX COUNTY, WISCONSIN
In accordance with Wisconsin State Statute 84.295(5) (6) (7) & (8), which grants specific authority to the
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DEPARTMENT) to Vacate, Relocate, Extend, Combine and or
Alter the Jurisdiction and Maintenance of the non-State Trunk Highway system on Freeway/Expressway
projects, the DEPARTMENT assigns and or routes to the Town of St. Joseph (TOWN), and St. Croix
County (COUNTY) the following segments of roadway as depicted on Attachment 1. Said alterations
and routing assignments are the result of the construction of the St. Croix River Crossing Bridge and
Highway Approaches under State Highway Project numbers 1550-00-02 and 8110-02-71.
SECTION 1 - TOWN ROAD ASSIGNMENTS
1.1 Segment 1 - Assigned to the TOWN under State Highway Change #864.
1.2 Segment 2 - From the westerly right-of-way of STH 35/64 as shown in State Highway Project ID
8110-02-21 to Anderson Scout Camp Road: Assigned to the TOWN.
1.3 Segment 3 - New Local Road from Existing 15th Street (Anderson Scout Camp Road) to Cul-de-
Sac: Assigned to the TOWN.
1.4 Segment 4 - From the existing Settlers Way intersection, east to the existing 20th Street
intersection: Assigned to the TOWN
1.5 Segment 5 - New Local Road from Relocated STH 35 southerly a distance of approximately 500
feet and also northerly from Relocated STH 35 to Existing CTH E: Assigned to the TOWN.
1.6 Segment 6 - Existing CTH E from Existing STH 64 to the New Cul-de-Sac: Assigned to the
TOWN.
SECTION 2 - COUNTY TRUNK HIGHWAY ROUTING
2.1 CTH E routing, from the existing intersection with STH 35 to Thelen Farm Trail shall be
discontinued. CTH E shall be routed, from the Thelen Farm Trial intersection to the eastbound
ramp termini of the New STH 35/64 interchange (INTERCHANGE.)
SECTION 3 - EFFECTIVE DATE OF ROUTING
3.1 The effective date of the Jurisdictional Authority and Maintenance assignments as noted in
Sections 1 and 2 shall be the day the INTERCHANGE is opened to the traveling public.
Local Road Assignments
WisDOT - Town of St. Joseph, St. Croix County
STH 35/64 - St. Croix Crossing Page 1 of 2
I D 1550-00-02
SECTION 4 - OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE
4.1 Upon notification of the opening of the INTERCHANGE each Municipality to which a roadway
segment has been assigned will have full Jurisdictional authority and maintenance responsibility
of said segment.
4.2 The DEPARTMENT shall continue to be the fee title holder of any underlying rights-of-way of the
assigned segments that was acquired by the DEPARTMENT under Project ID's 8110-02-20 and
8110-02-21 unless otherwise noted by separate document.
4.3 The DEPARTMENT shall continue to own and manage in perpetuity any access control rights
that were purchased, assigned or designated under its authority prior to the effective date noted
in Section 3 on any of the assigned segments.
SECTION 5 - SIGNATURES AND INDICATION OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE AND
AGREEMENT TO ALL TERMS
5.1 Signatures in the places noted below hereby constitute final agreement to, and acceptance of, all
items contained in this document by the TOWN, COUNTY and DEPARTMENT. This document
supercedes any other previous documents and resolutions in this matter.
For the DEPARTMENT:
Chief, Systems Planning Date
Northwest Region
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Local Road Assignments
WisDOT - Town of St. Joseph, St. Croix County
STH 35/64 - St. Croix Crossing Page 2 of 2
I D 1550-00-02
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ATTACHMENT 5
Date: May 9, 2014
STATE/MUNICIPAL FINANCIAL I.D.: 8110-02-71/72/73/75
AGREEMENT
Hwy: STH 64
FOR A STATE- LET HIGHWAY Road Name: Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail (St.
PROJECT
Croix Crossing Loop Trail)
FOR OPERATION AND Limits: New Cul De Sac at STH 35/64
MAINTENANCE OF
PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES Interchange to the Minnesota State Line on the
New St. Croix River Bridge (B-55-224)
County: St. Croix
Background
The Loop Trail was identified as a mitigation item in the 2006 Supplemental Final Environmental
Impact Statement. As part of the compensation to offset impacts of a new river crossing on the
recreational values of the Riverway, WisDOT will complete a loop trail system from the existing Lift
Bridge (B-55-0919) to the New River Crossing Bridge (B-55-224). WisDOT has agreed to include the
upfront capitalization costs for specialized maintenance additional equipment and will pay 100% of the
design and construction costs. This loop trail is included in the County's Long Range Bike/Pedestrian
Plan and will ultimately be connected to the County's trail system. Upon completion and acceptance of
the Projects, St. Croix County will become responsible for the operations and maintenance of the
pedestrian bridge and trail facility located within WisDOT right of way.
This request is subject to the terms and conditions that follow (page 2) and is made by the
undersigned under proper authority to make such request for the designated Municipality and
upon signature by the State and delivery to the Municipality shall constitute agreement
between the Municipality and the State. No term or provision of neither the State/Municipal
Agreement nor any of its attachments may be changed, waived or terminated orally but only
by an instrument in writing executed by both parties to the State/Municipal Agreement.
Signed for and in behalf of the St. Croix County (please sign in blue ink)
Name Title Date
Signed for and in behalf of the State (please sign in blue ink)
Name Title Date
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
The County will assume operational and maintenance responsibility of the trail upon
completion of its construction, as outlined in the State/Municipal Maintenance Agreement.
Initial construction of the loop trail will include, at State expense as part of the improvement
project, the trail head and limited amenities to include:
• Small shelter
• Signage/Kiosk
• Picnic tables (4-6)
• Recycling and Trash receptacles (2-4)
• Benches (1-2)
• Landscaping
• Electricity
• Well/Water/Drinking Fountain
• Parking Areas (2) with 30-40 stalls
• Restroom (pit vault toilet, handicapped accessible, multiple occupancy, power
vents, security lights, storage area) delivered, installed
• County sanitary permit
• Facilities along the trail: Historic Interpretive Signage (12), Recycling and Trash
receptacles (2-3), and benches (2-3)
Upon the County assuming operational and maintenance responsibility for the
bicycle/pedestrian trail (Trail Segment 6D and 6E), as described in (MOA and STH Change
#864 and #865), WisDOT will make a Lump Sum Payment to the County in the amount of
$200,000.00 (Two hundred thousand dollars). This Lump Sum Payment will be used by the
County for future maintenance/replacement costs of the facility and equipment purchase as
described below:
1. A lump sum payment of $123,000 for future replacement costs. This payment is
based on construction estimates of $123,000 for work necessary to provide a 20 year
life cycle based on a low traffic volume town road. It is adjusted for inflation, beginning
in 2017, the anticipated year of trail completion.
2. A lump sum payment of $62,000 for capitalization of specialized equipment necessary
for the ongoing maintenance of the trail.
3. A lump sum payment of $15,000 for specialized emergency service equipment for use
on the specific trail.
In addition to the lump sum payment agreements, the County will be able to use State
contracts and have work such as crackfill or chipseal maintenance done when road repairs
are scheduled.
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Loop Trail Staff Report to Community Development Committee
7-17-14
The St. Croix River Crossing bridge project includes the construction of an interstate bike and pedestrian
trail, referred to as the loop trail and scheduled to open in 2017.
Loop Trail features include:
• 12' Trail Width (10' asphalt) for off-road segments.
• Pavement structure consistent with low volume road standards.
• Pedestrian underpass which accommodates maintenance & emergency vehicles.
• Vehicle turnarounds incorporated into design.
• Two parking facilities.
• Benches and resting areas.
• Oak savannah landscaping.
The Community Development Committee (CDC) reviewed presentations fall and winter of 2013 by
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Community Development Department staff
regarding the ownership, operation and maintenance of the loop trail which will be constructed as part
of the St. Croix River Bridge Crossing project. Community Development staff also presented benefits and
costs associated with the loop trail to the Committee. The CDC authorized staff to negotiate with
WisDOT regarding County ownership, operation and maintenance of the loop trail.
Based on the negotiated agreement, the CDC recommended staff develop agreements with WisDOT for
St. Croix County to take over the operation and maintenance of the loop trail and bring those
agreements back to the Committee for recommendation to the County Board of Supervisors.
The County will assume operational and maintenance responsibility of the trail upon completion of
construction, as outlined in the attached Loop Trail Maintenance Agreement.
The Initial construction of the loop trail will include, at State expense as part of the improvement project,
the trail head and limited amenities to include:
• Small shelter
• Signage/Kiosk
• Picnic tables (4-6)
• Recycling and Trash receptacles (2-4)
• Benches (1-2)
• Landscaping
• Electricity
• Well/Water/Drinking Fountain
• Parking Areas (2) with 30-40 stalls
• Restroom (pit vault toilet, handicapped accessible, multiple occupancy, power vents, security lights,
storage area) delivered, installed
• County sanitary permit
• Facilities along the trail: Historic Interpretive Signage (12), Recycling and Trash receptacles (2-3),
and benches (2-3)
Upon the County assuming operational and maintenance responsibility for the bicycle/pedestrian trail
(Trail Segment 6D and 6E), as described in (MCA and STH Change #864 and #865), WisDOT will make
a Lump Sum Payment to the County in the amount of $200,000.00 (Two hundred thousand dollars). This
Lump Sum Payment will be used by the County for future maintenance/replacement costs of the facility
and equipment purchase as described below:
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1. A lump sum payment of $123,000 for future replacement costs. This payment is based on
construction estimates of $123,000 for work necessary to provide a 20 year life cycle based on a low
traffic volume town road. It is adjusted for inflation, beginning in 2017, the anticipated year of trail
completion.
2. A lump sum payment of $62,000 for capitalization of specialized equipment necessary for the
ongoing maintenance of the trail.
3. A lump sum payment of $15,000 for specialized emergency service equipment for use on the specific
trail.
In addition to the lump sum payment agreements, the County will be able to use State contracts and
have work such as crackfill or chip-seal maintenance done when road repairs are scheduled.
There is significant interest from communities on the western side of the county in planning for bicycle
routes that will connect to the future St. Croix River Loop Trail. The St. Croix Bike and Pedestrian
Coalition organized to promote bicycle and pedestrian trails, routes and connections throughout the
county, to the future St. Croix River loop trail and to connect and promote various bicycle organizations
around the county.
St. Croix River Crossing Loop Trail Considerations
BENEFITS COSTS
The new loop trail provides safe alternative Allocation of staff time for operation and
transportation and recreational opportunities to maintenance
residents in St. Croix and Washington counties.
As a local amenity it also increases quality of life by Staffing level estimate based on a seasonal
promoting a healthier lifestyle. Which will likely lead to trail, closed in winter; $1,800 annually
higher property values.
The trail's planned historic and educational signage Shared equipment may need to be moved
along with the connection to Stillwater's historic more frequently and greater distances to the
downtown retail district should provide increased Loop Trail.
tourism to St. Croix County.
Serves as hub for Wisconsin side connections between Incidental O&M expenses - gas, garbage bags,
local municipalities. i.e. Somerset, Town of St. Joseph, crack filling, misc. equipment
New Richmond, Hudson, St. Croix County expenses/repairs, hand tools, etc.
Future costs of operation and maintenance will be
offset by upfront negotiated funds and equipment
Early involvement with DOT provides opportunity to
identify and incorporate concerns and amenities into
project design
Sheriff's Office safety concerns will be resolved during 2 access points for emergency vehicles and
design. See attached Sheriff's letter of February 1, sufficient space for turnaround of emergency
2013. vehicles.
DOT would retain ownership of parking area by
underpass and trail in the right-of-way.
DOT transferring ownership of the off-road trail from
the old Stillwater bridge to the top of the hill and the
first parking lot to St. Croix County.
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ST. CROIX CROSSING - MULTI-USE PATH
APPROXIMATELY 1605 ACRES
OF RIGHT OF WAY ALONG
CURRENT STH 640
LEGEND
LAND TRANSFER TO ST. CROIX COUNTY
TOWN OF ST. JOSEPH PAVED SHOULDER
DOT OWNED/ST. CROIX COUNTY MAINTAINED
DATE: February 27, 2013
TO: Ellen Denzer
Community Development Director
St. Croix County Government Center
1101 Carmichael Road
Hudson, WI
FROM: Dan Gavin
Chairman, Town of St. Joseph
CC: Marie Colbeth - Clerk/Treasurer, Town of St. Joseph
RE: St. Croix River Crossing - Loop Trail Maintenance
Ellen,
I wanted to take this opportunity to convey to you the position the Town of St. Joseph is taking at this
time regarding the maintenance of the Loop Trail that will be part of the new St. Croix River Crossing.
First and foremost we believe the Loop Trail will be a valuable and inviting asset for both St. Croix
County and our Town. While the Loop Trail will lie entirely within the Town we also see this as a
resource that will be more of a regional resource rather than a local one, and hopefully, be a connecting
point to existing and future County Parks and Trails.
At the present time the Town is not in position to maintain the Loop Trail and its' associated amenities.
We have limited resources to accomplish this task on our own. We feel that that the County with its'
existing Park Department experience, personnel, facilities and equipment is better positioned to take on
this responsibility and provide a quality solution for the Loop Trail maintenance.
That being said, the Town would still like to be a partner with the County as the design and planning for
the Loop Trail moves ahead with the DOT and DNR. This is very important to the Town as we are also
continuing our own plans for the impact to the Town with the new River Crossing.
We will support the County if they wish to move forward and take on the maintenance responsibilities,
and we look forward to working with the County as this entire project moves along.
Sincerely,
Dan Gavin
Chair, Town of St. Joseph
St. Croix County, WI
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February 1 2013
Mr. Robert Heise, Director
St. Croix County Parks
1960 Eighth Avenue, Suite 130
Baldwin WI 54002
Dear Director Heise,
In response to our meeting as it relates to the proposed St. Croix Loop Trail I will
respectfully recommend the following information be considered for public safety
reasons:
1. "Emergency Vehicle Access Point" onto the St. Croix Loop Trail from the
existing STH 35 south of Houlton.
2. A "Turn-Around" of sufficient size to allow for Fire, EMS and Rescue
equipment to reverse direction and access the nearest egress point.
3. A "Turn-Around" at the east end of the Stillwater Lift Bridge, of sufficient size
to accommodate fire, rescue and EMS vehicles.
4. Box Culvert under the new CTH E of sufficient size to accommodate rescue
truck and ambulances to access for emergency vehicles.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Respectfully,
John A. Shilts, Sheriff
St. Croix County Requests to Wisconsin Department of
Transportation for the St. Croix River Crossing Loop Trail
June 18, 2013
ITEMS REQUESTED FROM WDOT COST ESTIMATES AGREED TO BY WDOT
Maintenance County will be able to
. Crackfill $4,000/mile x 1.452 miles = utilize State contracts and
. Chipseal $5,800/8 years have maintenance done
$20,000/mile x 1.452 miles = when road repairs are
$29,000/15 years scheduled.
Replacement: Average: $2935/mile x 1.452
. WDOT replacement cost estimate miles = $107,000
for 1.452 miles based on local road Calculated: $114,000
aids, 25 year replacement cost,
adjusted 2.1% per year for inflation, $123,000 for future
starting in 2017. replacement
. County Highway Dept. blacktop $90,000/mile x 1.452 miles =
replacement cost estimate - 20 year $130,680
life cycle based on low traffic volume
town road.
Equipment:
. skid-steer with attachments mower, $62,000 $62,000
broom, blade, bucket and trailer
Trail Head w/ limited Amenities: Cost of design and
. Small Shelter $15,000 -25,000 construction will be
. Signage/Kiosk $10,000+ included in loop trail
. Picnic tables - 4-6 $385/unit construction project for
. Recycling & Trash receptacles - 2-4 $935/unit all these facilities at these
. Benches - 1-2 $300/unit approximate costs.
. Landscaping $5,000
. Electricity Provided
. Well/Water/Drinking Fountain $20,000-$25,000
. Parking Areas 2 w/ 30-40 stalls Provided
Restrooms: Cost of design and
pit vault toilet HC accessible, multiple $80,000 - $100,000 construction will be
occupancy, power vents, security lights, included in loop trail
storage area delivered, installed & construction project for
County sanitary permit these facilities.
Facilities along trail Cost of design and
. Historic Interpretive Signage 12 Same as on two bridges construction will be
. Recycling & Trash receptacles - 2-3 $935/unit included in loop trail
. Benches - 2-3 $300/unit construction project for
these facilities.
Town of St. Joseph Emergency Service $15,000
Equipment/Response Vehicle $15,000
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ITEMS REQUESTED FROM WDOT COST ESTIMATES AGREED TO BY WDOT
County Road E paved shoulders in $0 Agreed
construction limits widened to 5 to 6 feet to
accommodate bike traffic
5-10 Acre Site for a small picnic area $0 None available.
possibly available from WDOT as a donation
WDOT will assist with maintenance and $0 Agreed
replacement of portions of the trail within
their right-of-way.
$0 100 stall WDOT Park &
Ride Lot will be
constructed/maintained
by WDOT
August 25, 2014 2
Amy Hanson
From: Mark Gherty <mark@ghertyandgherty.com>
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2014 11:30 AM
To: Jeffrey JOHNSON; alan@scvalleyinsurance.com; Ellen Denzer
Subject: Bike Trails and Routes - Discover Wisconsin
Dear Jeff, Alan, and Ellen,
The following is the link from this past Saturday's episode of Discover Wisconsin. It starts with an ad for
Travel Wisconsin. I am asking that you share this with your supervisors, council members and planning
personnel. This is an excellent example of what an economic impact bicycling has on this state and the
communities. ham://kididdel.com/Channels/ChannelView/tabid/66/Default.aspx?rid=NxR5LXa4jX KggSr7
8w%3D%3D. This is what is possible with the Loop Trail and the connection to the I-84 bridge and Willow
River State Park.
Sincerely,
Mark J. Gherty
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