St. Croix County public meetings in 2024
71 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Community Development Committee
The Community Development Committee will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and waste storage facility ordinances. The body will also consider updates to the parks ordinance and review budget expenditures.
- Rezoning 2.70 +/- acres from R-1 to R-2 Residential in the Town of Pleasant Valley for Nolte/French
- Rezoning 115 acres from R-2 Residential to R-1 Residential with a Nonmetallic Mining Overlay District in the Town of Richmond for Cemstone Ready Mix LLC/Roberts Concrete
- Ordinance to repeal and recreate Chapter 11 - Waste Storage Facilities of the County Code of Ordinances
- Ordinance to repeal and recreate Chapter 30 - Parks of the County Code of Ordinances
- Review of 2024 and 2025 expenditures for 6310 Budget Cost Center
The Community Development Committee recommended the adoption of updated ordinances for waste storage facilities and county parks. The committee also recommended two residential rezoning requests in the Towns of Pleasant Valley and Richmond.
- Recommended rezoning 2.70 +/- acres from R-1 to R-2 in Town of Pleasant Valley (5-0)
- Recommended rezoning 115 acres from R-2 to R-1 in Town of Richmond for Cemstone Ready Mix/Roberts Concrete LLC (5-0)
- Recommended adoption of Ordinance to Repeal and Recreate Chapter 11 - Waste Storage Facilities with discussed redline amendments (5-0)
- Recommended approval of Ordinance to Repeal and Recreate Chapter 30 - Parks (5-0)
- Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Health and Human Services Board
The board will meet to review the November 2024 financial report and receive an update on the Dementia Crisis Stabilization Unit.
- Financial Report for November 2024
- Dementia Crisis Stabilization Unit Update
The Board accepted the October 16, 2024, meeting minutes. Members reviewed November 2024 financial reports and received an update on the upcoming opening of the Dementia Crisis Stabilization Unit.
- Approved October 16, 2024, meeting minutes (voice vote)
Administration Committee
The Administration Committee will review the November 2024 financial report and consider resolutions regarding personnel policies and legislative priorities. The body will also review an updated Capital Improvement Request Form.
- Resolution establishing St. Croix County Legislative Priorities
- Resolution amending personnel policies
- Financial report for November 2024
- Review of updated Capital Improvement Request Form
The Administration Committee recommended a resolution to amend personnel policies and established the county's legislative priorities. The committee also reviewed a financial report and an updated capital improvement request form.
- Recommended resolution amending Personnel Policies (5-0)
- Approved amendment to legislative priorities deleting item 3 and adding item 6 regarding out of home placement (5-0)
- Recommended establishing St. Croix County Legislative priorities (5-0)
- Minutes from November 19, 2024 not approved
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Community Justice Collaborating Council
St. Croix County and the Town of Rush River will hold a public meeting to discuss a proposed jurisdictional transfer of two road segments. Representatives will explain the details and potential impacts on road maintenance and improvements.
- Proposed transfer of 50th Avenue from CTH T to U.S. Highway 63
- Proposed transfer of CTH Y from CTH N to CTH YY
Community Justice Collaborating Council
The Community Justice Collaborating Council's Criminal Justice Subcommittee is meeting to review pretrial statistics and public safety assessment updates. The body will discuss bond statutes and a proposal for early intervention caseloads.
- Public Safety Assessment (PSA) Report updates
- Bond language coordination with the Clerk's Office
- Pretrial statistics by Branch, Monitoring Level, and Program Status
- Early intervention/prevention caseload proposal
- Pre-charge diversion program for OAR and OWL offenses
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee will meet to review monthly fiscal and department reports. The body will consider a driveway removal order and receive updates on rail and road projects.
- Driveway Removal Order at 1737 County Road Z
- CTH A & McCutcheon Road Project Update
- Chippewa-St. Croix Rail Commission Update
- Safe Roads and Streets for All Grant Update
The committee denied a driveway permit appeal for a property located at 1737 County Road Z. Members also reviewed monthly fiscal and highway department reports.
- Denied Driveway Permit Appeal at 1737 CTH Z (4-0)
- Approved October 21, 2024 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Council on Aging and Disabilities
The Council on Aging and Disabilities will meet to review November 2024 ADRC financial reports. The body will also discuss the New Richmond Library Project and a grant for a Dementia Crisis Stabilization Unit.
- Review of ADRC Financial reports for November 2024
- New Richmond Library Project
- Dementia Crisis Stabilization Unit Grant Update
Public Protection and Judiciary Committee
The Local Emergency Planning Committee is meeting to elect its Chair, Vice Chair, and other officers. The body will review committee membership, by-laws, and specific emergency planning documents.
- Election of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Coordinator of Information
- Approval of Local Emergency Planning Committee By-Laws
- Approval of the Hazardous Materials Strategic Plan
- Approval of Off-Site Facility Plans
- Presentation on the spring 2023 DeSoto train derailment in Crawford County
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and consider requests for conditional use permits. Both requests involve establishing contractor storage yards within R-2 Residential zoning districts.
- Public hearing and request by William Dean Field / Dean's Concrete Pumping for a contractor storage yard in the Town of Somerset
- Public hearing and request by Wyatt Porter/P&K Lawn Care for a contractor storage yard in the Town of Hammond
The Board of Adjustment approved conditional use permits for two contractor storage yards located in the Towns of Somerset and Hammond. Both permits were approved as amended.
- Approved conditional use permit for Field/Dean's Concrete Pumping in Town of Somerset (3-0)
- Approved conditional use permit for Porter/P&K Lawn Care in Town of Hammond (3-0)
- Accepted October 24, 2024 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
County Board of Supervisors
The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss financial authorizations and zoning changes. The agenda includes a proposal for promissory notes and amendments to local zoning ordinances.
- Initial Resolution for $7,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025A
- Rezone 2.010 acres in the Town of Springfield from AG-2 Agricultural to R-1 Residential
- Text amendments to the Town of St. Joseph Zoning Ordinance Chapter 170
- Resolution to amend the Purchasing Policy
- Resolution requesting increased State of Wisconsin funding for Circuit Courts
The Board approved the issuance of $7.5 million in General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025A. Other actions included amending the county purchasing policy and updating the Town of St. Joseph zoning ordinance.
- Approved issuance of $7.5 million General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025A (17-0)
- Approved resolution amending Purchasing Policy (16-0)
- Approved text amendments to Town of St. Joseph Zoning Ordinance (16-0)
- Approved resolution requesting State of Wisconsin to increase funding for Circuit Courts (16-0)
- Approved rezoning of 2.010 acres in Town of Springfield from AG-2 to R-1 via consent agenda (17-0)
- Approved November 6, 2024 meeting minutes via consent agenda (17-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Community Justice Collaborating Council
The Community Justice Collaborating Council Behavioral Health Subcommittee is meeting to discuss recent Health and Human Services grant awards. The group will also review a Forward Analytics demography report regarding the workforce outlook and aging population.
- Updates on recent Health and Human Services grant awards
- Forward Analytics Demography Report on aging population and workforce outlook
- Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) Legislative Agenda
The subcommittee accepted the July 22, 2024, meeting minutes. Members received updates on several health and human services grants, including funding for dementia crisis stabilization and harm reduction. The group discussed demographic shifts and legislative priorities for behavioral health.
- Approved July 22, 2024, meeting minutes
Tax Deed Appraisal Committee
The Tax Deed Land Appraisal Committee will meet to set values for properties acquired by tax deed. Members will also discuss a draft ordinance regarding former owners' ability to purchase these properties.
- Establish values of properties acquired by tax deed
- Discuss Draft Ordinance for Former Owners to Purchase Tax Deed Properties
- Establish timeline for In Rem process of two properties
The committee reduced the values and bid amounts of properties not sold during the last bid opening by 50 percent. The County Clerk's office will publish a class I notice for bids. Other items regarding property purchase ordinances and In Rem processes were tabled or deferred for further research.
- Approved 50 percent reduction of values/bid amounts for unsold tax deed properties
- Tabled draft ordinance for former owners to purchase tax deed properties
- Deferred In Rem process timeline for River Falls and Hammond properties pending further research
Community Development Committee
The Community Development Committee will hold public hearings regarding a residential rezoning request in the Town of Springfield and the recreation of the County Parks Ordinance. The body will also review zoning amendments for the Town of St. Joseph and 2025 UW-Extension Educator contracts.
- Public hearing to rezone 2.010 acres from AG-2 to R-1 for Manter in the Town of Springfield
- Public hearing to repeal and recreate Chapter 30 - Parks Ordinance
- Consideration of Town of St. Joseph Zoning Ordinance Amendments
- Consideration of 2025 UW-Extension Educator contracts
- Proposal to waive park admission fees for the remainder of 2024
The committee recommended approval for a residential rezoning in the Town of Springfield and the repeal and recreation of the Parks Ordinance. It also approved waiving park admission fees for the end of 2024 and modified UW-Extension educator contracts for 2025.
- Recommended approval to rezone 2.010 acres from AG-2 to R-1 in Springfield (4-0)
- Recommended approval to repeal and recreate Chapter 30 - Parks Ordinance (4-0)
- Recommended approval of Town of St. Joseph Zoning Ordinance Chapter 170 amendments (4-0)
- Approved cutting .25 Dairy Educator position and filling 1.0 Health and Well-being or Human Development position for 2025 (4-0)
- Approved waiving park admission fees from Nov 15-Dec 31, 2024 (4-0)
- Accepted minutes from October 10 and October 17 meetings
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Transportation Committee
This is a notice of a possible quorum for the St. Croix County Transportation Committee. The gathering is not a formal meeting, and no formal discussion or action will be taken.
- Snow Plow Driver Appreciation Day at the St. Croix County Highway Department in Baldwin
Administration Committee
The Administration Committee will review the October 2024 financial report and a resolution for the issuance of general obligation promissory notes. The body will also consider the 2025 fee schedule for the County Clerk's Office.
- Resolution authorizing $7,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025A
- 2025 County Clerk's Office Fee Schedule
- Resolution amending Purchasing Policy
- Financial Report for October 2024
The Administration Committee recommended the issuance of $7.5 million in general obligation promissory notes. The committee also approved the 2025 County Clerk's office fee schedule and recommended amendments to the Purchasing Policy.
- Recommended issuance of $7,500,000 general obligation promissory notes, series 2025A (4-0)
- Approved 2025 County Clerk's office fee schedule (4-0)
- Recommended amending the Purchasing Policy (4-0)
- Accepted October 15, 2024 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Canvassers
The Board of Canvassers will meet to review and canvass the results of the November 5, 2024 General Election. The board will also review minutes from the August 20, 2024 meeting.
- Canvass of the November 5, 2024 General Election results
- Approval of August 20, 2024 meeting minutes
The Board of Canvassers completed the canvass for the November 5, 2024 General Election. Six provisional ballots were cured and counted, and write-in votes for Peter Sonski/Lauren Onak were added to the official tally. Certifications for federal, state, and county offices were signed and forwarded to the Wisconsin Elections Commission.
- Canvassed November 5, 2024 General Election results
- Cured and counted 6 provisional ballots
- Added 10 write-in votes for Peter Sonski/Lauren Onak
- Signed and forwarded certifications to Wisconsin Elections Commission
Council on Aging and Disabilities
The Council on Aging and Disabilities will meet to review the ADRC financial overview. The body will also discuss the Specialized Transportation Assistance program under Wisconsin Statue 85.21.
- ADRC Financials Overview
- Specialized Transportation Assistance, Wisconsin Statue 85.21 Program Overview
Public Protection and Judiciary Committee
The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee will review a resolution requesting more funding from the State of Wisconsin for circuit courts. The meeting includes departmental updates for the Medical Examiner and Justice Support Services.
- Resolution requesting the State of Wisconsin to increase funding for Circuit Courts
- Financial Report for September 2024
- Circuit Court Update
- Medical Examiner Departmental Update
- Justice Support Services Updates
County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the 2025 St. Croix County Budget. The meeting includes a resolution to adopt the budget and establish the tax levy.
- Public hearing and resolution to adopt 2025 Budget and establish tax levy
- Resolution to increase Sheriff's Office Civil Process Fees
- Resolution encouraging cooperation with Federal and State Agencies
- Appointment of Aaron Sundeen to Regional Business Fund, Inc. Board of Directors
- Reappointment of Judy Achterhof to IFLS Board of Trustees
The Board approved the 2025 budget and tax levy following several amendments. Other actions included increasing Sheriff's Office civil process fees and postponing a resolution regarding cooperation with federal and state agencies.
- Approved 2025 Budget and Tax Levy as amended (18-0)
- Approved budget amendment to allocate $100,000 in ARPA funds for disproportionately affected populations (17-1)
- Approved budget amendment to move $185,000 from Undesignated Fund to UW-Extension (17-1)
- Denied budget amendment to allocate $200,000 in ARPA funds for Justice Support Services Case Manager (9-9)
- Denied budget amendment to allocate $185,000 to UW-Extension by reducing debt services (9-9)
- Approved resolution to increase Sheriff's Office Civil Process Fees (18-0)
- Postponed resolution encouraging cooperation with federal and state agencies indefinitely (12-5)
- Approved appointment of Aaron Sundeen to Regional Business Fund, Inc. and reappointment of Judy Achterhof to IFLS Board
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Transportation Committee
This is not a formal meeting of the Transportation Committee. The purpose of the gathering is to join St. Croix County Highway Department staff for lunch.
Community Justice Collaborating Council
The Community Justice Collaborating Council Criminal Justice Subcommittee is meeting to discuss operational updates and pretrial services. The agenda includes reviews of jail access for defense attorneys and the reporting of pretrial statistics.
- Defense attorney access to the jail
- Pretrial statistics collection and reporting
- Updates to bond verbiage
- Justice Support Services new space
- Review of the Public Safety Assessment (PSA)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for Jeff Johnson. The board will also discuss its own procedures and review a decision document for a Schyma variance.
- Public hearing for Jeff Johnson variance in Town of Eau Galle
- Discussion on Board of Adjustment Procedures
- Review of Schyma Variance Approval Decision Document
The Board approved a decision document for the Schyma variance with a specific change to section 10.1. A variance request for Jeff Johnson in the Town of Eau Galle was postponed to the next meeting.
- Approved minutes from September 26, 2024
- Postponed Jeff Johnson variance request (4-0)
- Approved Schyma Variance Approval Decision Document with change in 10.1 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Coordination Committee
The Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Coordination Committee will meet to elect new officers and review program data. The body will discuss policies for in-home adult services and transitions from youth to adult services.
- Election of new officers
- Discussion on combining CCS and Coordinated Services Teams (CST) Coordination Committees
- Discussion of policy for in-home adult services
- Discussion of policy for individuals transitioning from youth to adult services
- Review of CCS enrollment data
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee will discuss the Highway Department's tentative Capital Improvement Plan for 2024 through 2028. The body will also receive updates on the Hudson Highway Facility Project and a 2025 Wisconsin Department of Transportation routine maintenance agreement.
- 2024-2028 St. Croix County Highway Department Tentative Capital Improvement Plan
- Update on Hudson Highway Facility Project
- 2025 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Routine Maintenance Agreement
- Financial Report for September 2024
The St. Croix County Transportation Committee met on October 21, 2024, to review routine reports and updates. Staff presented the September financial report, updates on the Hudson Highway Facility and CTH A/McCutcheon Road projects, and the 2024-2028 tentative capital improvement plan. The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting, but no substantive policy decisions or votes on new projects were recorded in these minutes.
- Approved September 16, 2024 meeting minutes
- Reviewed September 2024 financial report
- Reviewed Hudson Highway Facility project update
- Reviewed 2024-2028 tentative capital improvement plan
- Reviewed 2025 WisDOT Routine Maintenance Agreement
- Announced November 18, 2024 meeting canceled
Community Development Committee
The Community Development Committee will review two zoning ordinance amendments and a change to the county code regarding manure storage facilities. The body will also consider the 2025 department fee schedule and discuss parks amendments.
- Rezoning 57.52 acres in Town of Star Prairie from R-1 to R-2 Residential District
- Rezoning 115 acres in Town of Richmond from R-2 to R-1 Residential District with a Nonmetallic Mining Overlay District
- Repeal and recreation of Chapter 11 regarding Manure Storage Facilities
- Consideration of 2025 Community Development Department Fee Schedule
- Discussion on Chapter 30- Parks Amendments
The St. Croix County Community Development Committee postponed a rezoning request for 115 acres in the Town of Richmond and a proposed change to animal waste storage regulations to future meetings. The committee unanimously approved the 2025 Community Development Department Fee Schedule and a resolution encouraging cooperation with federal and state agencies. A separate rezoning request in the Town of Star Prairie was withdrawn by the applicant before the meeting.
- Approved 2025 CDD Fee Schedule with amendments (5-0)
- Approved resolution encouraging cooperation with federal/state agencies (5-0)
- Postponed Town of Richmond rezoning to Dec 19 meeting (5-0)
- Postponed Chapter 11 Manure Storage ordinance to Jan 16 meeting (5-0)
- Town of Star Prairie rezoning application withdrawn by applicant
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Health and Human Services Board
The board will review the September 2024 financial report and receive updates on recent grant awards. Members will also review the Forward Analytics "On the Brink" report.
- Financial Report for September 2024
- Updates on Health and Human Services Grant Awards
- Review of Forward Analytics "On the Brink" report
The Board accepted the September 18, 2024, meeting minutes. Members reviewed monthly financial reports and received updates on several grants for elder abuse, dementia crisis stabilization, opioid response, and harm reduction.
- Approved minutes from September 18, 2024 meeting
Traffic Safety Commission
The commission will meet to receive reports from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and St. Croix County. Discussions include crash data, construction updates, and a Safe Streets and Highway for All grant update.
- Wisconsin Department of Transportation Engineer Report
- Saint Croix County Crash Report
- Wisconsin Department of Transportation-Bureau of Transportation Safety Report
- Saint Croix County Construction Update
- Safe Streets and Highway for All Grant Update
Administration Committee
The committee will review the financial report for September 2024 and consider resolutions regarding the 2025 budget and tax levy. Members will also discuss the 2025 bonding plan for capital projects and ARPA funding amendments.
- Resolution Adopting 2025 Budget and Establishing Tax Levy
- Resolution Amending 2024 Budget for ARPA Funding For Disproportionately Affected Populations
- Consideration of 2025 Bonding Plan for Capital Projects
- Financial Report for September 2024
The committee recommended the adoption of the 2025 budget and the establishment of the tax levy. A proposal to amend the 2024 budget for ARPA funding for disproportionately affected populations was denied.
- Recommended resolution adopting 2025 budget and establishing tax levy (4-0)
- Amending 2024 budget for ARPA funding for disproportionately affected populations denied (2-2)
- Approved September 17, 2024 minutes
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Council on Aging and Disabilities
The Council on Aging and Disabilities will review the ADRC financials for September 2024. Members will also consider an overview of the 2025-2027 Aging Plan.
- ADRC Financials for September 2024
- 2025-2027 Aging Plan Overview
Community Development Committee
The Community Development Committee is meeting to continue discussions regarding amendments to Chapter 15 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances.
- Amendments to St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Chapter 15
The committee held a continued discussion regarding amendments to Chapter 15 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances. No substantive decisions were recorded during the meeting.
Community Justice Collaborating Council
The Community Justice Collaborating Council's subcommittee is meeting to discuss truancy rules and position updates. The agenda also includes updates on CASA and tailored dispositional check-ins.
- Truancy position updates
- Truancy rule discussion
- CASA update
- Tailored Dispositional Check-in
The Child Welfare/Juvenile Justice Subcommittee accepted the minutes from the July 9, 2024 meeting. Members discussed truancy referral processes, court rules, and updates regarding the BOCA grant for families.
- Approved July 9, 2024 meeting minutes
Public Protection and Judiciary Committee
The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee will review the August 2024 financial report and a resolution regarding civil process fees. The body will also consider a funding action requested by the Wisconsin Counties Association.
- Resolution to increase Sheriff's Office civil process fees
- Wisconsin Counties Association Circuit Court funding requested action
- August 2024 financial report
Community Justice Collaborating Council
The Community Justice Collaborating Council Treatment Court Subcommittee is meeting to review previous minutes and discuss operational matters. The group will address referral sources and jail assessments for the Treatment Court.
- Referral sources for Treatment Court
- Treatment Court jail assessments
- Residential treatment recommendations for participants
Committee of The Whole
The Committee of the Whole will meet to review the 2025 County Administrator Recommended Budget Request for future agenda items. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the August 27, 2024, meeting.
- Consideration of 2025 County Administrator Recommended Budget Request
County Board of Supervisors
The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors will vote on a labor agreement for the Wisconsin Professional Police Association and several budget amendments. The board will also consider updates to the Capital Improvement Plan and dog licensing ordinances.
- Labor agreement with Wisconsin Professional Police Association/Law Enforcement Employee Relations for 2025-2027
- Amendment to 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan to include $1.5M for Eckert Blufflands in 2025
- Ordinance repealing and recreating Chapter 53 regarding dog licensing and control
- Budget amendments for ARPA and CIP
- Resolution requesting state funding for community support and crisis services in the 2025-2027 budget
The County Board approved a 2025-2027 labor agreement for law enforcement and added $1.5M to the Capital Improvement Plan for Eckert Blufflands. A resolution to amend the 2024 budget regarding ARPA failed. The Board also updated the county dog licensing and control ordinance.
- Approved 2025-2027 labor agreement with WPPA/LEER (19-0)
- Denied resolution amending 2024 Budget (ARPA) (11-8)
- Approved resolution amending 2024 Budget (CIP) (19-0)
- Approved $1.5M for Eckert Blufflands in 2025-2029 CIP (18-1)
- Approved compression adjustments for Health Care Campus staff (19-0)
- Approved request for state funding for community support and crisis services (18-1)
- Approved resolution urging state reform of out-of-home child placement funding (18-1)
- Approved ordinance repealing and recreating Chapter 53 – Dogs (19-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings regarding variance and conditional use requests. The body will also consider the revocation of a conditional use permit for Baldwin Airport Properties.
- Variance request for Dan & Alysha Schyma in the Town of Kinnickinnic
- Conditional use permit for Keaton Kilkenny in the Town of Somerset
- Conditional use permit for Chris and Kelly Frost in the Town of St. Joseph
- Revocation of Baldwin Airport Properties conditional use permit in the Town of Hammond
The Board approved a variance for horse ownership in the Town of Kinnickinnic and two conditional use permits in the Towns of Somerset and St. Joseph. The Board also held a public hearing regarding the revocation of a permit for Baldwin Airport Properties.
- Approved variance request for Dan & Alysha Schyma in Town of Kinnickinnic (5-0)
- Approved conditional use permit for Keaton Kilkenny in Town of Somerset (5-0)
- Approved conditional use permit for Chris and Kelly Frost in Town of St. Joseph (5-0)
- Accepted August 22, 2024 meeting minutes
Community Justice Collaborating Council
The Community Justice Collaborating Council's Domestic Violence & Family Issues Subcommittee will meet to hear a presentation from the District Attorney's Office. The group will also discuss service continuity in family cases and an upcoming October conference.
- Presentation from District Attorney's Office on handling domestic violence cases
- Discussion of continuity of services in family cases
- October Domestic Violence Conference
County Board of Supervisors
This document is a special notice that a quorum of the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors and its committees may be present at the 2024 WCA conference. The notice states that no formal discussion or action will be taken during the conference.
Community Development Committee
The Community Development Committee will review 2025 budget requests and a financial report for August 2024. Members will discuss revisions to the waste storage ordinance and a resolution regarding the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
- Resolution to add $1.5M for Eckert Blufflands to the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan
- Review of Chapter 11 - Waste Storage Ordinance revisions
- Review of 2025 Budget Requests
- Financial Report for August 2024
- Land and Water Conservation Division Overview
The Community Development Committee recommended a resolution to amend the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan. This amendment would include $1.5M for Eckert Blufflands in 2025.
- Approved August 15, 2024 minutes
- Recommended approval of resolution to add $1.5M for Eckert Blufflands to 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Health and Human Services Board
The Health and Human Services Board will review the August 2024 financial report and 2025 budget requests. The body will consider proposed rate increases for the Health Care Campus and resolutions regarding state funding for crisis services and child placements.
- 2025 Proposed Rate Increases for the St. Croix County Health Care Campus
- Resolution requesting state funding for Community Support Programs and Crisis Services in the 2025-2027 State Budget
- Resolution urging the Wisconsin State Legislature to reform funding for Out-of-Home Child Placements
- Review of 2025 Budget Requests
- Financial Report for August 2024
The Board approved rate increases for the Health Care Campus and the Kitty Rhoades Memorial Memory Care Center. It also passed two resolutions urging the State of Wisconsin to increase funding for crisis services and out-of-home child placements.
- Approved rate increase for Kitty Rhoades Memorial Memory Care Center (8-0)
- Approved 2025 private pay rate change to $352 (8-0)
- Approved resolution requesting state funding for community support programs and crisis services (8-0)
- Approved resolution urging state reform of funding for out-of-home child placements (8-0)
- Accepted August 21, 2024 meeting minutes as submitted
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Administration Committee
The committee will discuss the 2025 budget requests and new positions for the upcoming year. Members will consider a labor agreement for the Wisconsin Professional Police Association/Law Enforcement Employee Relations Division for 2025-2027.
- Labor agreement with Wisconsin Professional Police Association/Law Enforcement Employee Relations (WPPA/LEER) for 2025-2027
- Ordinance repealing and recreating Chapter 53 regarding dog licensing and control
- Budget amendments for 2024 regarding ARPA and CIP
- Proposed dental benefit changes for 2025
- Amendment to Chapter 3 regarding tax-deeded lands
The Administration Committee approved changes to 2025 dental benefits and staff regrades for nursing positions. The committee also recommended several budget amendments and a new labor agreement for law enforcement for 2025-2027.
- Approved 2025 dental benefit cost split change to 35/65 (5-0)
- Recommended 2025-2027 labor agreement with WPPA/LEER (5-0)
- Recommended 2024 budget amendment for ARPA (3-2)
- Recommended 2024 budget amendment for CIP (5-0)
- Recommended ordinance repealing and recreating Chapter 53 regarding dog licensing and control (5-0)
- Approved regrade requests for CNA, Dementia CNA, and CMA positions (5-0)
- Recommended compression adjustments for specific Health Care Campus staff (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee will review the August 2024 financial report and 2025 budget requests. The body will also discuss a driveway removal order and a jurisdictional transfer of a road.
- Review of 2025 Budget Requests
- Driveway Removal Order at 1737 County Road Z
- Proposed Jurisdictional Transfer of CTH Y/50th Avenue with the Town of Rush River
The committee accepted the minutes from the August 19, 2024, meeting. Other agenda items consisted of financial and budget reviews and discussions regarding road construction and jurisdictional transfers.
- Approved August 19, 2024 meeting minutes
Council on Aging and Disabilities
The Council on Aging and Disabilities will meet to review the 2022-2024 Annual Aging Plan and discuss updates for the 2025-2027 plan. The body will also review August 2024 ADRC financials and a nutrition assessment.
- ADRC Financials for August 2024
- 2022-2024 Annual Aging Plan Review
- 2025-2027 Aging Plan Updates and Goal Overview
- Nutrition Assessment
- Communicable Disease Updates
The Council approved the May 10, 2024, meeting minutes. Members discussed the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) financial report, the impact of Disability Benefit Specialists, and recent legislative advocacy efforts in Madison.
- Approved May 10, 2024 meeting minutes
Community Development Committee
The Community Development Committee is meeting to continue discussions regarding amendments to Chapter 15 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances.
- Discussion of amendments to St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Chapter 15
The committee held a continued discussion regarding amendments to Chapter 15 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.
Community Justice Collaborating Council
The council will review updates regarding Justice Support Services, Adult Treatment Court, and TAD and MAT grants. The meeting includes presentations from the Sheriff's Office regarding a jail project and from Turningpoint.
- CJCC Bylaw language updates
- Sheriff's Office presentation on Jail Project
- Presentation from Serenity Holbrook with Turningpoint
- TAD and MAT grant updates
- Justice Support Services testing updates
Land Information Advisory Council
The Land Information Advisory Council will review the 2025-2027 Land Information Plan and the 2025 budget. The body will also discuss a GIS grant and the impact of Wisconsin Act 235 on county land records.
- Review of 2025-2027 Land Information Plan
- Review of 2025 Land Information Budget
- Review of Fiscal Year 2025 NG911 GIS Grant
- Discussion of 2023 Wisconsin Act 235 regarding privacy protection for judicial officers
The council approved the 2025-2027 Land Information Plan for submission to the Wisconsin Department of Administration. Members reviewed the 2025 budget, noting increased software costs and reduced revenue from recording fees and grants.
- Approved minutes from November 28, 2023
- Approved 2025-2027 Land Information Plan for submission to WI Department of Administration
Public Protection and Judiciary Committee
The committee will meet to review budget requests for 2025. The agenda also includes reports from the Medical Examiner's Office, the judiciary, and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).
- Review of 2025 Budget Requests
- Medical Examiner's Office Update
- Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of St. Croix County Report
- Sheriff's Office Community Outreach Request for Future Agenda Items
The committee accepted the minutes from the August 15, 2024 meeting. Members received reports from Court-Appointed Special Advocates, the circuit court, the Medical Examiner's Office, and the Sheriff's Office, and discussed 2025 budget requests.
- Approved August 15, 2024 meeting minutes
County Board of Supervisors
The County Board of Supervisors will consider a multi-year capital improvement plan and a multi-hazard mitigation plan. The meeting includes a rezoning request in the Town of Cylon and a presentation on health care access.
- Rezoning 40 acres from Agricultural 1 to Agricultural 2 in Town of Cylon (Section 21, Town 31, Range 16)
- Resolution approving 2025 to 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
- Resolution approving St. Croix County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024-2029
- Resolution authorizing fund balance transfer
- Resolution supporting Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Sportfishing Grant Application
The Board approved the 2025 to 2029 Capital Improvement Plan and the 2024-2029 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Several proposed amendments to the capital plan, including changes to the Eckert Blufflands and Highway Department projects, were denied. The Board also authorized a fund balance transfer and approved the County Administrator's work plans.
- Approved 2025 to 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
- Denied motion to move Eckert Blufflands Project from 2026 to 2025
- Denied motion to amend Eckert Blufflands Project to $910,000 in 2025
- Denied motion to push Highway Department Project back to 2026
- Approved Resolution Authorizing Fund Balance Transfer
- Approved step increases for Register of Deeds Second Deputy
- Approved County Administrator 2025 Work Plan and 2024 Work Plan Report
- Approved St. Croix County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024-2029
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Committee of The Whole
The Committee of the Whole will meet to review minutes from July 23, 2024, and conduct a 10-year review of the Health Care Campus. The body will also take public comments and requests for future agenda items.
- 10 Year Review of Health Care Campus
Board of Adjustment
The St. Croix County Board of Adjustment will review conditions for a conditional use permit for Baldwin Airport. The board will also take action on a variance request for an accessory structure in the Town of Troy.
- Baldwin Airport Conditional Use Permit conditions
- After-the-fact variance request for Anderson & Lopno in the Town of Troy regarding a 200 foot setback to the Ordinary High Water Mark
The Board approved an after-the-fact variance for an accessory structure within a 200-foot setback to the Ordinary High Water Mark. A hearing regarding Baldwin Airport Conditional Use Permit conditions was scheduled for September.
- Approved variance for Anderson & Lopno accessory structure in Town of Troy with condition to paint house (4-1)
- Scheduled Baldwin Airport Conditional Use Permit consideration for September 26, 2024 (4-0-1)
- Approved July 25, 2024 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Health and Human Services Board
The board will review the July 2024 financial report and receive an overview of a grant for a Dementia Crisis Stabilization Unit. The meeting also includes a tour of the Health Care Campus.
- Financial Report for July 2024
- Dementia Crisis Stabilization Unit Grant Overview
- Tour of the Health Care Campus
The Board reviewed July 2024 financials and announced a grant to develop a Dementia Crisis Stabilization Unit at the Health Care Campus. No formal votes were taken on business items during the meeting.
- Approved July 17, 2024 meeting minutes
Board of Canvassers
The Board of Canvassers will meet to conduct the county canvass based on the returns from the August 13, 2024 Partisan Primary Election. The board will also review minutes from the April 9, 2024 meeting.
- County Canvass of the August 13, 2024 Partisan Primary Election returns
- Approval of April 9, 2024 meeting minutes
The Board of Canvassers conducted the county canvass for the August 13, 2024 Partisan Primary election. The board signed Summary Statements and Certifications for various offices and a state referendum.
- Accepted April 9, 2024 meeting minutes
- Canvassed and certified results for US Senator, US Representative District 7, State Senator District 10, Assembly Districts 28 and 30, County District Attorney, and State Referendum
- Canvassed and certified results for County Clerk, Treasurer, and Register of Deeds
Administration Committee
The Administration Committee will discuss the 2023 Audit Report and the County Administrator's work plans. The body is considering resolutions regarding a fund balance transfer and the 2025 to 2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
- Presentation of the 2023 Audit Report
- Resolution Authorizing Fund Balance Transfer
- Resolution Approving 2025 to 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
- Resolution Approving Step Increases for Register of Deeds Second Deputy
- Resolution Approving County Administrator 2025 Work Plan and 2024 Work Plan Report
The Administration Committee recommended several resolutions for approval, including a fund balance transfer and a five-year capital improvement plan. The committee also recommended step increases for the Register of Deeds Second Deputy and approved the County Administrator's work plans.
- Recommended authorizing fund balance transfer (4-0)
- Recommended 2025 to 2029 Capital Improvement plan (3-1)
- Recommended step increases for Register of Deeds Second Deputy (4-0)
- Recommended County Administrator 2025 work plan and 2024 work plan report (4-0)
- Accepted July 16, 2024 meeting minutes
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee is meeting to review several Highway Department reports. The agenda focuses on financial, equipment, and personnel updates.
- Highway Department Financial Report
- Highway Department 2023 Annual Fiscal Report
- Highway Department Equipment/Personnel Report
- Highway Department Monthly Report
The committee approved the minutes from the June 17, 2024, meeting. Members reviewed financial, equipment, and monthly reports from the Highway Department. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved June 17, 2024 minutes (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Community Justice Collaborating Council
The Community Justice Collaborating Council Executive Committee is meeting to review previous minutes and update bylaw language. The committee will also determine agenda items for the full council meeting scheduled for September 12.
- Updates to CJCC Bylaw Language
- Agenda planning for September 12 Full Council Meeting
Public Protection and Judiciary Committee
The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee will meet to review the July 2024 financial report and consider a resolution for the county's multi-hazard mitigation plan. The committee will also address an annual jail inspection request.
- Resolution Approving the St. Croix County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024-2029
- Financial Report for July 2024
- Annual Jail Inspection Request
The committee approved the St. Croix County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2024-2029. Members also conducted the annual jail inspection.
- Approved St. Croix County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024-2029 (5-0)
- Accepted June 6, 2024 meeting minutes
Community Development Committee
The Community Development Committee will meet to discuss zoning amendments and county ordinances. The body is reviewing a specific rezoning request in the Town of Cylon and a notification policy for comprehensive rezoning.
- Rezoning 40 acres from Agricultural 1 to Agricultural 2 in Town of Cylon (Section 21, Town 31, Range 16)
- Resolution supporting a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Sportfishing Grant application
- Review of St. Croix County Ordinance Chapter 30 (Parks)
- Review of St. Croix County Ordinance Chapter 11 (Animal Waste Storage)
- Consideration of Comprehensive Rezoning Notification Policy
The committee approved the minutes from June 20 and July 11. Members reviewed several ordinance chapters and a rezoning request, but the minutes do not record final votes or decisions on those items. A worksession for Chapter 15 was scheduled for September 12.
- Approved June 20, 2024 minutes
- Approved July 11, 2024 worksession minutes
- Scheduled Chapter 15 Worksession for September 12 at 5PM
Council on Aging and Disabilities
The Council on Aging and Disabilities will meet to review ADRC financials and a grant application for a Dementia Crisis Stabilization Unit. The body will also approve minutes from the June 14, 2024 meeting.
- Dementia Crisis Stabilization Unit Grant Application
- ADRC Financials
County Board of Supervisors
The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors will meet to establish the library levy for the 2025 budget. The board will also consider a settlement agreement with The Kroger Co. and review annual reports from three county departments.
- Resolution establishing library levy for 2025 budget
- Settlement agreement with The Kroger Co. and MOU Addendum Two
- Annual Department Report: Highway Department
- Annual Department Report: Register of Deeds
- Annual Department Report: Veterans Services Office
The County Board of Supervisors established the library levy for the 2025 budget. The Board also authorized a settlement agreement with The Kroger Co. and approved the terms for allocating those proceeds.
- Approved Resolution Establishing Library Levy for 2025 Budget (16-0)
- Approved Resolution Authorizing Settlement Agreement with The Kroger Co. and MOU Addendum Two (16-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including July 2, 2024 minutes (15-0)
Community Justice Collaborating Council
The Community Justice Collaborating Council's Criminal Justice Subcommittee is meeting to discuss pretrial management and bond conditions. The body will review standardized text for bonds and the use of GPS as a bond condition.
- Introduction of new Pretrial Case Manager
- Justice Support Services as a resource for law enforcement testing upon reasonable suspicion
- Standard bond language for release to treatment
- GPS as a condition of bond without electronic device/internet restrictions
- Standardized text for bonds developed by Pretrial and Clerk's Office staff
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider several land-use requests, including conditional use permits for residential and commercial purposes. The meeting also includes the election of a Vice-Chairman.
- Conditional use permit for Roscon Properties, LLC to build a two-family dwelling in the Town of Warren
- Conditional use permit for Foster for a contractor storage yard in the Town of Somerset
- After-the-fact variance for an accessory structure setback for Anderson & Lopno in the Town of Troy
- Conditional use permit for St. Croix Yacht Club to fill and grade over 10,000 square feet in the Town of St. Joseph
- Election of Vice-Chairman of the Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment approved conditional use permits for two-family dwellings and a contractor storage yard. A request for a yacht club to fill and grade land was also approved. One variance request for an accessory structure was postponed for further study.
- Approved conditional use permit for Roscon Properties, LLC two-family dwelling in Town of Warren (6-0)
- Approved conditional use permit for Roscon Properties, LLC two-family dwelling CUP-2024-014 in Town of Warren (6-0)
- Approved amended conditional use permit for Foster contractor storage yard in Town of Somerset (6-0)
- Postponed variance request for Anderson & Lopno accessory structure in Town of Troy (6-0)
- Approved conditional use permit for St. Croix Yacht Club to fill and grade land in Town of St. Joseph (6-0)
- Elected David Peterson as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Adjustment
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Committee of The Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review key projects, including facility concept plans and employee healthcare models. The body will also consider the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan and the fiscal impact of debt issuance for 2025 and 2027.
- Concept plan for Government Center Jail Expansion
- Concept plan for Hudson Highway Maintenance Facility
- Eckert Park Phased Development Plan
- Review of On-Site Clinic and Employee Direct Primary Care fiscal benefits
- Consideration of 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan
Community Justice Collaborating Council
The Community Justice Collaborating Council Behavioral Health Subcommittee is meeting to receive updates on regulatory rules and dementia care. The group will discuss mental health priorities from the Wisconsin Counties Association and the status of HHS grant proposals.
- Update from Western Wisconsin Health on Rules 75 & 35
- Updates on Dementia Care Unit
- Overview of Acts 177 and 249 regarding mental health priorities
- Status of grant proposals submitted by HHS
- Group discussion on a White Paper
The subcommittee accepted the May 20, 2024, meeting minutes and decided to pause work on a white paper regarding criminal justice and behavioral health care. Members discussed pending grants for harm reduction and elderly abuse, as well as plans to open a dementia care facility.
- Approved May 20, 2024, meeting minutes
- Decided to pause the workgroup effort to write a white paper on criminal justice system of care
Community Justice Collaborating Council
The Community Justice Collaborating Council's Domestic Violence & Family Issues Subcommittee is meeting to review updates on a resource guide and assessments. The group will also discuss a Domestic Violence Summit.
- Update on domestic violence resource guide
- Domestic violence assessments
- Domestic Violence Summit
Health and Human Services Board
The board will review the June 2024 financial report and evaluate Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) services and programs. The meeting also includes a legislative update and a request for future agenda items.
- Health and Human Services Financial Report for June 2024
- Review of Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Services and Programs
- Legislative Update
The Board accepted the minutes from the June 19, 2024 meeting. Members reviewed the June 2024 financial report, ADRC programs, and state legislative updates regarding behavioral health. No substantive policy or funding decisions were voted upon during the meeting.
- Approved June 19, 2024 meeting minutes
Administration Committee
The Administration Committee will review the June 2024 financial report and discuss changes to the 2025 employee health plan. The body is also considering a resolution to establish the 2025 library levy and a settlement agreement with The Kroger Co.
- Resolution establishing library levy for 2025 budget
- Consideration of 2025 Employee Health Plan Design Changes
- Settlement agreement with The Kroger Co.
- Proposed creation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Subcommittee
- Consideration of tax deed bids
The committee approved the 2025 Employee Health Plan design and the library levy for the 2025 budget. Members also authorized a settlement agreement with The Kroger Co. and created an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Subcommittee.
- Approved 2025 Employee Health Plan design changes (5-0)
- Approved $500 Swanepoel bid for Glenwood City property (5-0)
- Approved high bidders on all tax deed bids, including Joe Draxler (5-0)
- Approved resolution establishing Library Levy for 2025 budget (5-0)
- Approved creation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Subcommittee (5-0)
- Postponed indefinitely resolution amending County Board rules for referendums (5-0)
- Approved settlement agreement with The Kroger Co. (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Tax Deed Appraisal Committee
The committee will meet to review and open sealed bids received for various advertised properties. The body will also review minutes from the April 22, 2024 meeting.
- Opening of sealed bids for advertised properties
- Approval of April 22, 2024 meeting minutes
The committee opened and recorded bids for 14 of 21 advertised parcels. One bid was rejected for using a personal check instead of a certified or cashier's check. Bid information was forwarded to the Administrative Committee for their July 16, 2024, 5:00 pm meeting.
- Approved April 22, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Rejected one bid due to submission of a personal check
Community Development Committee
The Community Development Committee will discuss potential amendments to Chapter 15 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances. The meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2024, at 5:00 PM at the St. Croix County Government Center.
- Discussion of amendments to St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Chapter 15
The Community Development Committee reviewed proposed ordinance amendments to Chapter 15 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances, specifically Section 15.322 regarding Campgrounds. The committee modified proposed text amendments and provided direction to staff on other land use regulations.
- Modified proposed text amendments to Chapter 15
- Directed staff to pursue specific land use regulation areas
Community Justice Collaborating Council
The Community Justice Collaborating Council will meet on July 11, 2024, to discuss staffing and testing updates for Justice Support Services. The agenda includes updates on Adult Treatment Court, TAD and MAT grants, and presentations from the WI DHS and Western Wisconsin Health.
- Justice Support Services staffing and testing updates
- Adult Treatment Court updates
- TAD Grant updates
- MAT Grant updates
- Jail SUDs Assessments
Community Justice Collaborating Council
The Child Welfare/Juvenile Justice Subcommittee will meet on July 9, 2024, to discuss several items. The agenda includes updates on plea/parents guides and grant funding, as well as discussions regarding truancy court and the One Child/One Judge Policy.
- Plea/Parents Guides Updates
- Grant Funding Update
- Truancy Court Discussion
- One Child/One Judge Policy
The subcommittee approved the minutes from the May 23, 2024 meeting. Members discussed grant funding updates, truancy court observations, and guides for parents and pleas. The One Child/One Judge Policy was pushed to the next meeting.
- Approved May 23, 2024 meeting minutes
County Board of Supervisors
The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors will meet on July 2, 2024, to review several rezoning resolutions and zoning ordinance amendments. The agenda also includes an ordinance to repeal and recreate the Land Division Ordinance and a fund transfer to the Health Insurance Fund.
- Rezoning 35.013 acres in Town of Troy from Exclusive Agricultural to Agricultural Residential
- Rezoning 10.006 acres in Town of Troy from Exclusive Agricultural to Agricultural Residential
- Rezoning 1.11 acres in Town of Pleasant Valley from R-1 to R-2 Residential Zoning District
- Text amendments to the Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance - Chapter 105
- Ordinance to repeal and recreate Chapter 13 - Land Division Ordinance
The Board approved a new land division ordinance and a resolution to transfer funds from the General Fund to the Health Insurance Fund. Several rezoning requests and zoning ordinance amendments were passed via the consent agenda.
- Approved repeal and recreation of Chapter 13 - Land Division Ordinance (19-0)
- Approved transfer of General Fund unassigned balance to Health Insurance Fund (18-1)
- Approved Town of Troy rezoning of 35.013 acres to Agricultural Residential (Consent)
- Approved Town of Troy rezoning of 10.006 acres to Agricultural Residential (Consent)
- Approved text amendments to Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance - Chapter 105 (Consent)
- Approved Town of Pleasant Valley rezoning of 1.11 acres from R-1 to R-2 (Consent)
- Approved amendment to Resolution and Ordinance Drafting Policy (Consent)
- Denied motion to reduce Health Insurance Fund transfer amount to $1,000,000 (4-15)