St. Croix County public meetings in 2025

Community Justice Collaborating Council

The Community Justice Collaborating Council's Child Welfare/Juvenile Justice Subcommittee is meeting to review previous minutes and hold a discussion regarding Family Treatment Court.

• Discussion of Family Treatment Court
• Approval of September 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The subcommittee accepted the minutes from the September 11, 2025, meeting. The session included a presentation and discussion regarding Family Treatment Court. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved September 11, 2025 meeting minutes

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will hold public hearings and vote on land use requests in the Towns of Emerald and Stanton. The body will also receive updates on energy, railroad, and park projects.

• Conditional Use Request for Cynthia and Cory Bazille in Town of Emerald for a Home Occupation
• Rezoning Request for Christine Melby in Town of Stanton to change 40.01 acres from AG-1 to AG-2
• Update on Xcel Energy Ten Mile Creek Project
• Update on Railroad Properties of Hudson, LLC Rezone in Village of North Hudson
• Presentation on 2025 Park Improvements

The Community Development Committee approved a conditional use permit for a home occupation in the Town of Emerald. The committee also recommended approval to rezone 40.01 acres in the Town of Stanton from AG-1 to AG-2.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Cynthia and Cory Bazille home occupation (4-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 40.01 acres from AG-1 to AG-2 for Christine Melby (4-0)
• Accepted November 20, 2025 meeting minutes

Community Development Committee

The St. Croix County Community Development Committee will hold public hearings to review two land-use requests. The body will deliberate and vote on a home occupation permit and a property rezoning.

• Conditional use permit for a major home occupation at 1587 250 th St. Emerald, WI
• Request to rezone 40.01 acres from Ag-1 Agricultural District to Ag-2 Agricultural District at 1549 200 th Avenue, New Richmond, WI

Health and Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will meet to review the November 2025 financial report. The board will also receive updates regarding public health and the HHS Legislative Education Committee.

• Financial Report for November 2025
• Public Health Updates
• HHS Legislative Education Committee Updates

The Board accepted the minutes from the November 19, 2025, meeting. Members received updates on public health grants, the introduction of a new Public Health Strategist, and the goals of the HHS Legislative Education Committee.

• Approved November 19, 2025, meeting minutes

Public Protection and Judiciary Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee is meeting to elect its Chair, Vice Chair, and other officers. The body will also review membership and approve the committee's by-laws. Additionally, the committee will consider approvals for off-site facility plans and a hazardous materials strategic plan.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Coordinator of Information
• Approval of Local Emergency Planning Committee By-Laws
• Review and approval of LEPC membership
• Approval of Off-Site Facility Plans
• Approval of the Hazardous Materials Strategic Plan

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will review the November 2025 financial report and a tax deed bid. The body is considering amendments to County Board rules regarding notifications and applicant lists for supervisory vacancies. The meeting also includes a resolution to amend personnel policies.

• Consideration of Tax Deed Bid
• Proposed rule change to add municipal clerks to County Board vacancy notification lists
• Proposed rule change requiring the Board Chair to provide a list of all applicants for supervisory vacancies
• Resolution amending personnel policies
• Financial Report for November 2025

The Administration Committee approved a $750 tax deed bid for a New Richmond parcel and updated notification rules for County Board supervisory vacancies. The committee also recommended a resolution to amend personnel policies regarding benefits.

• Approved $750 tax deed bid on parcel #261-1298-00-993 in New Richmond (4-0)
• Approved amending County Board Rules to add Municipal Clerks to vacancy notification list (4-0)
• Recommended resolution amending Personnel Policies - Benefits (5-0)
• Accepted November 18, 2025 meeting minutes

General

The Criminal Justice Subcommittee will meet to discuss policies regarding GPS monitoring for bond release and firearm surrenders. The body will also review pretrial staffing updates and statistics for the third quarter of 2025.

• Discussion of 'GPS before release' bond language policy
• Firearm Surrender Policy follow-up
• Plea Sheet Agreement follow-up
• Automated Court Date Reminders
• Quarter 3 2025 Pretrial Statistics

Council on Aging and Disabilities

The Council on Aging and Disabilities will review the November 2025 financial report and receive updates on communicable diseases and caregiver support services. The body will also discuss a Wisconsin Statute 85.21 grant application.

• Wisconsin Statute 85.21 Grant Application
• Financial Report for November 2025
• Report on Caregiver Support Services and DayAway
• Communicable Disease Update

The Council approved a Wisconsin Statute 85.21 grant application to fund the Ride Share program and other transportation sites. Members also received updates on communicable disease trends and ADRC legislative outreach.

• Approved Wisconsin Statute 85.21 grant application for transportation (10-0)
• Approved November 14, 2025 meeting minutes

Ethics Board

The Ethics Inquiry Board will meet to conduct a preliminary investigation into three verified written complaints against three specific persons. This portion of the meeting will occur in closed session to protect the reputations of those involved.

• Preliminary investigation of three verified written complaints against three specific persons

Public Protection and Judiciary Committee

The committee will review the October 2025 financial report and receive an update on the Circuit Court. Members will also visit the new working spaces for the District Attorney, Clerk of Court, and Child Support offices.

• Financial Report for October 2025
• Circuit Court update
• Visit to new working spaces of Child Support, Clerk of Court and District Attorney Offices

County Board of Supervisors

The County Board of Supervisors will meet to vote on a five-year outdoor recreation plan and amendments to board rules. The agenda includes the appointment of a District 2 supervisor and a presentation on a housing study.

• Resolution adopting the St. Croix County 2026-2030 Outdoor Recreation Plan
• Appointment of County Board Supervisor for District 2
• Reappointment of Mary Ellen Brue to the IFLS Library System Board
• St. Croix Economic Development Corporation Housing Study presentation
• Resolution amending the Rules of the Board of Supervisors

The Board approved a five-year outdoor recreation plan and amended the Rules of the Board of Supervisors. The District 2 supervisor seat will remain vacant until the April 2026 election following the withdrawal of a nomination.

• Approved 2026-2030 Outdoor Recreation Plan (16-0)
• Approved Resolution Amending the Rules of the Board of Supervisors (16-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including reappointing Mary Ellen Brue to IFLS Library System Board (16-0)
• District 2 supervisor seat to remain vacant until April 2026 election

Land Information Advisory Council

The council will review the 2026 St. Croix County Land Information Budget and discuss funding sources related to Senate Bill 218. The meeting includes updates on GIS grants and the implementation of several software and hardware upgrades.

• 2026 St. Croix County Land Information Budget Review
• Senate Bill 218 Real Estate Transfer Fee funding source
• NG 911 GIS Grant 3” Pixel Aerial Photography completion
• Implementation of LandNav / Catalis tax and assessment software
• Implementation of Laredo Anywhere for Register of Deeds and Real Property

Community Justice Collaborating Council

The Community Justice Collaborating Council Behavioral Health Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a mapping report. The body will also receive updates from Health and Human Services.

• Sequential Intercept Model Mapping Report
• Health and Human Services updates

The Behavioral Health Subcommittee reviewed a mapping report to identify service gaps in the court system. Chair Bob Rohret and Director Phil Galli will draft goals and objectives for the subcommittee to review in January 2026.

• Approved minutes from July 28, 2025
• Scheduled draft goals for Intercept Mapping for discussion in January 2026

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will consider several conditional use permit requests for home and business occupations. The body will also review a resolution to adopt the 2026-2030 Outdoor Recreation Plan and discuss the potential discontinuation of development for Apple River property on CTH H.

• Conditional Use Permit for Joel and April Anez (Town of Richmond) for contractor sales
• Conditional Use Permit for Tia Gardner (Town of Hammond) for a home occupation
• Conditional Use Permit for Samuel Romo (Town of Baldwin) for a home occupation
• Resolution adopting the 2026-2030 St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan
• Consideration of discontinuing development of Apple River Property on CTH H, Parcel 038-1051-60-000

The Community Development Committee approved three conditional use permits for home and contractor businesses. The committee also recommended approval of the 2026-2030 Outdoor Recreation Plan and voted to discontinue ownership of a property on CTH H.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Joel and April Anez in Town of Richmond (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Tia Gardner in Town of Hammond (4-0)
• Recommended approval of the 2026-2030 Outdoor Recreation Plan (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Samuel Romo in Town of Baldwin (3-1)
• Approved resolution to discontinue ownership of Apple River Property on CTH H (4-0)
• Accepted minutes from September 25 and October 16, 2025

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will hold public hearings to consider two conditional use permits for major home occupations. The committee will also consider an update to the St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan for 2026-2030.

• Conditional use permit for major home occupation at 1549 126th St, New Richmond
• Conditional use permit for major home occupation at 631 150th Street, Hammond
• Public hearing for the 2026-2030 St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan

Health and Human Services Board

The board will meet to review the October 2025 financial report and the HHS Director's report. The agenda includes an update on Foodshare/SNAP benefits and a presentation regarding the APHSA IT Solutions Management conference.

• Financial Report for October 2025
• Update on Foodshare/SNAP Benefits
• Presentation on American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) IT Solutions Management conference

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will review the October 2025 financial report and consider bids for tax deeds. The body will also discuss a request to regrade the County Engineer position from Grade 31 to Grade 32.

• Consideration of Tax Deed Bids
• Regrade request for County Engineer from Grade 31 to Grade 32
• Resolution Amending the Rules of the Board of Supervisors
• Financial Report for October 2025

The Administration Committee approved a pay grade increase for the County Engineer and accepted one tax deed bid for a parcel in the Town of Troy. The committee also recommended a resolution to amend the Rules of the Board of Supervisors.

• Approved Jeff Cavaness tax deed bid for parcel #040-1312-15-995 in Town of Troy for $300 (4-0)
• Tabled Jeff Cavaness tax deed bid on parcel #261-1298-00-993 pending information from City of New Richmond (4-0)
• Approved regrade request for County Engineer from grade 31 to grade 32 (4-0)
• Recommended resolution amending the Rules of the Board of Supervisors (4-0)
• Accepted October 21, 2025 meeting minutes

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will meet to review and discuss Assembly Bill 483. The agenda also includes financial and highway department reports and an update from the Chippewa-St. Croix Passenger Rail Commissioner.

• Review and discussion of Assembly Bill 483
• Chippewa-St. Croix Passenger Rail Commissioner Update
• Financial Report for October 2025
• Highway Department Report

Council on Aging and Disabilities

The Council on Aging and Disabilities will meet to review the October 2025 financial report and receive an update on the New Richmond Library Project. The body will also discuss the Specialized Transportation Assistance program under Wisconsin Statue 85.21.

• New Richmond Library Project update
• Specialized Transportation Assistance (Wisconsin Statue 85.21) program overview
• October 2025 financial report
• Federal funding updates

The Council reviewed financial reports and received updates on the New Richmond Library project and federal funding. Members discussed the Specialized Transportation Assistance program and its upcoming public hearing. No substantive policy decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved minutes from October 10, 2025 meeting

Community Justice Collaborating Council

The council will receive updates on adult and family treatment courts, justice support services, and the TAD grant. The meeting includes a presentation on substance use services in jails by Sheli Jo Metzger of the Dunn Co. Sheriff's Office.

• Adult Treatment Court updates
• Family Treatment Court updates
• TAD Grant updates
• CJCC Technical Assistance Project with Justice Management Institute
• Presentation on substance use services in jails by Sheli Jo Metzger

Public Protection and Judiciary Committee

The committee is meeting to conduct a walkthrough of the DD building space. The agenda states there will be no formal discussion or action taken during the tour.

• Tour of the DD building at 1525 North 4th Street

The committee conducted a tour of the DD building led by Medical Examiner Tina Forrest. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

County Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the 2026 budget and consider a resolution to adopt it and establish the tax levy. Members will also review and potentially act on a Joint Development Agreement with Xcel Energy for the Ten Mile Creek Solar Project.

• Resolution adopting 2026 Budget and establishing tax levy
• Joint Development Agreement with Xcel Energy regarding Ten Mile Creek Solar Project
• Rezoning 7.94 acres in Town of Baldwin from Ag-1 to R-1 Residential District
• Rezoning 39.87 acres in Town of Erin Prairie from Ag-1 to Ag-2 Agricultural District
• Resolution for employee step increases for those with over five years of service

The County Board approved the 2026 budget and tax levy, including a budget increase for Corporation Counsel. The board also approved a joint development agreement for the Ten Mile Creek Solar Project and implemented employee step increases.

• Adopted 2026 Budget and Tax Levy (17-0)
• Increased Corporation Counsel budget line 52117 from $77,000 to $352,000 (15-1)
• Approved Joint Development Agreement for Ten Mile Creek Solar Project (16-0)
• Approved employee step increases for those with 5+ years of service below Step 5 (17-0)
• Approved appointment of District 10 County Board Supervisor (17-0)
• Approved rezoning 7.94 acres in Town of Baldwin from Ag-1 to R-1 (Consent)
• Approved rezoning 39.87 acres in Town of Erin Prairie from Ag-1 to Ag-2 (Consent)
• Approved appointments to Ethics Inquiry Board, Board of Adjustment, and Traffic Safety Committee (Consent)

Tax Deed Appraisal Committee

The committee will meet to discuss recently acquired and previously acquired active properties. The body will also determine the average staff time allocated to acquired properties.

• Discussion of recently acquired properties
• Discussion of previously acquired active properties
• Determination of average staff time allocated to acquired properties

The committee reviewed properties in Glenwood City and New Richmond. These properties will be secured, cleaned, and evaluated by a realtor before prices are set by the Administration Committee for sealed bids.

• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Determined properties 231-1000-60-000 and 261-1176-90-000 will be evaluated by a realtor for market price
• Tabled discussion of previously acquired active properties until January

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will review the September 2025 financial report. The body is considering resolutions regarding the 2026 budget, tax levy requests, and employee step increases.

• Resolution adopting 2026 Budget and establishing Tax Levy Request
• Resolution for additional step increases for employees with over five years of service below Step 5
• Financial Report for September 2025

The Administration Committee passed a resolution recommending the 2026 budget and tax levy, but specifically excluded budget item 52117 for legal services. A motion to adopt the full 2026 budget without excluding legal services failed unanimously. The committee also unanimously approved a resolution for additional step increases for employees with over five years of service who are below step 5 on the wage grid.

• Recommended 2026 budget resolution excluding legal services item 52117 (5-0)
• Motion to recommend full 2026 budget without exclusion failed (0-5)
• Approved resolution for employee step increases for >5 years service (5-0)
• Accepted September 16, 2025 minutes as presented

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will meet to review financial and department reports. The meeting includes a discussion on guidelines and recommendations for setting highway speed limits.

• Discussion on Speed Limit Guidelines and Recommendations for Setting Highway Speed Limits
• Financial Report for September 2025
• Highway Department Report
• St. Croix County Highway Facilities Update

The committee accepted the minutes from the September 15, 2025, meeting. Staff provided updates on the September financial report, CTH construction projects, and highway facilities. The committee also reviewed speed limit guidelines from WisDOT and FHWA.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will hold public hearings on rezoning requests in the Towns of Baldwin and Erin Prairie. The body will also consider a joint development agreement for the Ten Mile Creek Solar Project and a 2026 fee schedule.

• Rezoning 7.94 acres from Ag-1 to R-1 in Town of Baldwin (Snyder)
• Rezoning 39.87 acres from Ag-1 to Ag-2 in Town of Erin Prairie (Emmert)
• Joint Development Agreement with Xcel Energy for Ten Mile Creek Solar Project
• Conditional Use Permit for a sawmill in Town of Cady (Levi Miller)
• 2026 Community Development Department Fee Schedule

The Community Development Committee recommended approval for two rezoning requests and approved conditional use permits for a sawmill and a major home occupation. The committee also approved a joint development agreement for the Ten Mile Creek Solar Project and adopted the 2026 department fee schedule.

• Elected Scott Counter as Chairperson (4-0)
• Elected Ryan Sherley as Vice-Chairman (3-1)
• Recommended approval of 7.94-acre rezoning from Ag-1 to R-1 in Town of Baldwin (4-0)
• Recommended approval of 39.87-acre rezoning from Ag-1 to Ag-2 in Town of Erin Prairie (4-0)
• Tabled Samuel Romo home occupation permit request (4-0)
• Approved Levi Miller sawmill conditional use request (4-0)
• Approved Jared and Naomi Nourse major home occupation permit with added conditions (3-1)
• Approved Ten Mile Creek Solar Project joint development agreement and hiring of Attoles Law, S.C. (4-0)

Community Development Committee

The committee will consider two rezoning applications and one conditional use request. These items involve changes to agricultural and residential land use in the Towns of Erin Prairie and Baldwin.

• Rezoning request by Jerry Emmert for 39.87 acres from Ag-1 to Ag-2 at 1976 130th Avenue, Baldwin
• Rezoning request by Nichole Snyder for 7.94 acres from Ag-1 to R-1 at 2674 90th Avenue, Woodville
• Conditional use request by Samuel Romo for a shed business, camper storage, and lash salon at 2339 Hwy. 12

Traffic Safety Commission

The Traffic Safety Commission will meet to review reports from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the St. Croix County Crash Report. The body will also receive a construction update and hear citizen traffic safety concerns.

• Wisconsin Department of Transportation Engineering Report
• St. Croix County Crash Report
• Wisconsin Department of Transportation-Bureau of Transportation Safety Report
• St. Croix County Construction Update
• Citizen Traffic Safety Concerns

The commission accepted the July 16, 2025, meeting minutes. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports on state road projects, quarterly crash statistics, and 2025 construction completions.

• Approved July 16, 2025, meeting minutes

Health and Human Services Board

The board will review the September 2025 financial report. Members will receive overviews of the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) Mapping Report and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).

• Financial Report for September 2025
• Overview of the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) & Mapping Report
• Overview of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

The board accepted the September 17, 2025, meeting minutes. Members received reports on the Sequential Intercept Model for court diversion and Accelerated Resolution Therapy. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made.

• Approved September 17, 2025, meeting minutes

General

The St. Croix County Criminal Justice Subcommittee is meeting to discuss updates to firearm surrender and notice to appear policies. The body will also review plea sheet agreements, automated court reminders, and pretrial staffing.

• Firearm surrender policy updates
• Notice to appear updates
• Plea sheet agreement discussion
• Automated court date reminders
• Pretrial staffing updates

Council on Aging and Disabilities

The Council on Aging and Disabilities will meet to conduct elections for its leadership positions. The body will also review the September 2025 financial report and receive updates on the Dementia Care Specialist Program.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Financial Report for September 2025
• Dementia Care Specialist Program Updates
• Discussion of Nutrition Program Congregate Revitalization Grant request

The Council elected Cathy Leaf as Chair and Carol Hajicek as Vice-Chair following a resignation. The board reviewed the September 2025 financial report and received updates on dementia care and a $20,000 nutrition revitalization grant.

• Elected Cathy Leaf as COAD Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Carol Hajicek as COAD Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved August 8, 2025 meeting minutes

Committee of The Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the 2026 County Administrator Recommended Budget. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting.

• Consideration of the 2026 County Administrator Recommended Budget

The Committee reviewed the 2026 County Administrator Recommended Budget and departmental proposals. Two separate motions to increase the Corporation Counsel budget line item were proposed and failed.

• Accepted July 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Motion to increase Corporation Counsel budget from $77,000 to $352,000 failed (7-7)
• Motion to split Corporation Counsel budget increase 2/3 county and 1/3 town failed (2-13)

County Board of Supervisors

The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors will discuss zoning amendments and supervisory district boundary alterations. The meeting includes votes on county ordinances and resolutions regarding state investment and transportation projects.

• Rezoning 3.05 acres from R-2 Residential to C-2 Commercial in Town of Warren
• Boundary alterations for City of Hudson, Village of Baldwin, and City of New Richmond
• Ordinance amending Chapter 11 regarding manure storage facilities
• Resolution supporting the WISDOT 2026-2030 TAP application for Highway 35 Off-Road Trail-Phase IV
• Resolution amending personnel policies for employee conduct and IT acceptable use

The County Board approved a commitment to apply for state funding for Phase IV of the Highway 35 Off-Road Trail. Members also passed an ordinance regarding manure storage facilities and updated personnel policies. Several boundary alterations and a Board of Adjustment appointment were approved via the consent agenda and business items.

• Approved Highway 35 Off-Road Trail Phase IV TAP application (16-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 11 regarding manure storage facilities (16-0)
• Approved appointment of Alicia Schneider to the Board of Adjustment (16-0)
• Approved resolution supporting state investment for income maintenance administration (16-0)
• Approved personnel policy amendments for employee conduct and IT use (16-0)
• Approved resolution to reevaluate Chapter 9 of County Code in two years (16-0)
• Approved consent agenda including rezonings and supervisory district boundary alterations (15-0)
• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (15-0)

Public Protection and Judiciary Committee

The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee will review the August 2025 financial report and receive a Circuit Court update. Members will discuss the pros and cons of purchasing the Hammond Tower and evaluate changes to behavioral health programming.

• Discussion of purchasing the Hammond Tower
• Discussion of behavioral health programming changes and public safety impact
• August 2025 financial report
• Circuit Court update

The committee rejected a proposal to purchase the existing Hammond Communications Tower for $300,000, opting instead to proceed with the original plan to build a new tower in 2027. Other business included financial reports and updates on the Circuit Court and behavioral health programming.

• Denied resolution to amend 2025 CIP budget to purchase Hammond Communications Tower for $300,000 (5-0)
• Approved sticking to current plan for new tower in 2027 (5-0)
• Accepted September 4, 2025 meeting minutes

Transportation Committee

This is a notice that a quorum of the Transportation Committee may be present for a Winter Readiness Day Lunch and a West Central District Committee Person Meeting. No formal discussion or action will be taken by the committee.

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will hold a work session to conduct training on Conditional Use Permits. The body will also discuss a Renewable Energy Systems Ordinance.

• Training regarding Conditional Use Permits
• Discussion of Renewable Energy Systems Ordinance

The committee conducted a work session featuring training on Conditional Use Permits and a discussion regarding the Renewable Energy Systems Ordinance. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Community Justice Collaborating Council

The Community Justice Collaborating Council Behavioral Health Subcommittee is meeting to discuss mental health admissions at Western Wisconsin Health Hospital Emergency Department. The group will also review a Sequential Intercept Model Mapping Report.

• Discussion on mental health admissions at Western Wisconsin Health Hospital Emergency Department
• Review of Sequential Intercept Model Mapping Report

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will consider several conditional use permits and a rezoning request in the Towns of Warren, Eau Galle, and Cady. The body will also review 2026 budget requests and an ordinance regarding manure storage facilities.

• Rezoning 3.05 acres from R-2 to C-2 in the Town of Warren
• Conditional Use Permits for a general store (Freeman Miller) and sawmills (Andy Borntreger, Levi Miller)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 11 regarding Manure Storage Facilities
• Resolution of support for WISDOT TAP Application for Highway 35 Off-Road Trail-Phase IV
• Consideration of 2026 Budget Requests

The Community Development Committee approved a rezoning request in the Town of Warren and two conditional use permits in the Town of Eau Galle. The committee also recommended approval for a WISDOT trail grant and an MOU with the Apple-Willow Farmer-Led Watershed Council.

• Approved rezoning 3.05 acres from R-2 to C-2 for Bauer in Town of Warren (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Freeman Miller general store in Town of Eau Galle (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Andy Borntreger sawmill in Town of Eau Galle (5-0)
• Postponed conditional use permit for Levi Miller sawmill in Town of Cady
• Postponed decision on Nourse conditional use permit in Town of Warren
• Recommended approval of WISDOT 2026-2030 TAP Grant for Highway 35 Off-Road Trail Phase IV (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Chapter 11 regarding Manure Storage Facilities (5-0)
• Recommended approval of MOU with Apple-Willow Farmer-Led Watershed Council (5-0)

Health and Human Services Board

The board will review the August 2025 financial report and consider budget requests for 2026. The meeting includes a project overview for the Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan.

• Consideration of 2026 Budget Requests
• Resolution supporting state investment for Income Maintenance Administration
• Community Health Assessment/Community Health Improvement Plan project overview
• Wisconsin Department of Health Services update on Reconciliation Bill impacts

The board passed a resolution urging the state to provide financial support for income maintenance administration costs. Members also reviewed the August 2025 financial report and 2026 budget requests.

• Approved resolution to support state investment for income maintenance administration (7-0)
• Denied amendment to add language regarding distribution to other WI counties
• Accepted August 20, 2025 meeting minutes

Administration Committee

The committee will review 2026 budget requests and reports on new positions. The meeting includes resolutions to alter supervisory district boundaries for Hudson, Baldwin, and New Richmond.

• 2026 Budget Requests and report on new positions
• Supervisory District Boundary alterations for City of Hudson, Village of Baldwin, and City of New Richmond
• Amendments to Personnel Policies regarding Employee Conduct and IT Acceptable Use
• Resolution to reevaluate Chapter 9 of the County Code of Ordinances in two years
• Financial Report for August 2025

The Administration Committee recommended several supervisory district boundary alterations and updates to personnel policies. The committee also recommended a future reevaluation of Chapter 9 of the County Code of Ordinances. Discussions were held regarding 2026 budget requests and board rules.

• Recommended boundary alteration for City of Hudson (5-0)
• Recommended boundary alteration for Village of Baldwin (5-0)
• Recommended boundary alteration for City of New Richmond (5-0)
• Recommended amendments to Personnel Policies for Employee Conduct and IT Use (5-0)
• Recommended County Board reevaluate Chapter 9 of County Code in two years (4-1)
• Accepted August 19, 2025 meeting minutes

Transportation Committee

The St. Croix County Transportation Committee will meet to review financial reports and budget requests for 2026. The body will also receive reports from the County Highway Department and an update on the Hudson Highway Facility.

• Consideration of 2026 Budget Requests
• Financial Report for August 2025
• Hudson Highway Facility Update
• St. Croix County Highway Department Report

The committee accepted the minutes from the August 18, 2025, meeting. Other business consisted of reports on the August financial status, 2026 budget requests, and highway facility updates.

• Approved minutes of August 18, 2025 meeting

General

The Community Justice Collaborating Council will meet to receive updates on various court programs and grants. The meeting includes a presentation from the Wisconsin State Court System.

• Recognition of Warren Van Ranst and Mary Matthaei
• Recognition of Liesl Nelson
• Adult Treatment Court updates
• TAD Grant updates
• Family Treatment Court, Pretrial, and Court Navigation updates

General

The subcommittee will receive updates on the Family Treatment Court and the role of its embedded substance use counselor. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the truancy work group.

• Family Treatment Court updates
• Role of substance use counselor in Family Treatment Court
• Truancy work group discussion

The Child Welfare/Juvenile Justice Subcommittee will act as the steering committee for the Family Treatment Court. The court will begin accepting referrals on January 1, 2026. The committee also discussed truancy procedures and substance use counselor roles.

• Accepted July 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Established CJCC Subcommittee as the steering committee for Family Treatment Court

Public Protection and Judiciary Committee

The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee will review budget requests for 2026 and a resolution to amend the 2025 CIP Budget for a communications tower. The meeting includes updates from CASA of St. Croix County and the Circuit Court.

• Resolution amending 2025 CIP Budget for Communications Tower
• Consideration of 2026 Budget Requests
• Financial Report for July 2025
• CASA of St. Croix County update

The committee voted unanimously to reject a proposal to purchase the existing Hammond Communications Tower for $300,000, choosing instead to proceed with the current plan to build a new tower in 2027. The committee also reviewed the July 2025 financial report, heard updates on the CASA program and Circuit Court staffing, and discussed 2026 budget requests.

• Approved minutes from June 5 and August 14 meetings
• Rejected $300,000 purchase of Hammond Communications Tower (5-0)
• Confirmed plan to build new Hammond tower in 2027
• Reviewed July 2025 financial report
• Discussed 2026 budget requests
• Heard update on CASA program exceeding budget
• Heard update on Circuit Court judge transition

County Board of Supervisors

The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors will consider several budget amendments and the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan. The board will also discuss intervening in proceedings regarding the Ten Mile Creek Solar Farm Project.

• Resolution to intervene in Public Service Commission of Wisconsin proceedings for Ten Mile Creek Solar Farm Project
• Approval of 2026 to 2030 Capital Improvement Plan
• Rezoning in Town of Kinnickinnic from R-2 to Ag-2 for Leisen agritourism business
• Resolution for additional opioid funding for HHS Recovering Together Cafe (RTC) Program
• Ordinance repealing and recreating Chapter 9 regarding County Supervisory Districts

The Board approved the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and several budget amendments, including funding for the Recovering Together Cafe. The Board also authorized intervening in the Ten Mile Creek Solar Farm Project proceedings. Supervisor Shawn Anderson announced his resignation effective October 7, 2025.

• Approved 2026 to 2030 Capital Improvement Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to intervene in Ten Mile Creek Solar Farm Project proceedings (18-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved additional opioid funding for HHS Recovering Together Cafe (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution Authorizing Fund Balance Transfer 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2025 CIP Budget amendment for park improvement project (Unanimous)
• Approved amended Compensation, Per Diem, Mileage and Expense Reimbursement Policy (10-7)
• Approved ordinance recreating Chapter 9 regarding Supervisory Districts and Nomination Papers (Unanimous)
• Tabled appointment of Alicia Schneider to the Board of Adjustment (15-3)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two variance requests to reduce side yard setbacks for lodges in Section 27 of the Town of St. Joseph. The board will also consider a decision document for Alex Rome.

• Variance request for Lodge in Section 27 Town of St. Joseph to reduce side yard setback
• Variance request for Anthony Lodge in Section 27 Town of St. Joseph to reduce side yard setback
• Consideration of Alex Rome Variance Decision Document

Board of Adjustment

The St. Croix County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to review a variance request. The board is considering a request to deviate from structure setback requirements in the Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay District.

• Variance request by Tony Lodge for an accessory structure at 26 Rainbow Street, Town of St. Joseph

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will consider a rezoning request for an agritourism business and a conditional use permit for a home occupation. The body will also discuss renewable energy and Chapter 11 ordinances.

• Rezoning request for Liesen in Section 11, Town of Kinnickinnic from R-2 to Ag-2 for an Agritourism Business
• Conditional Use Permit request for Nourse in Section 31, Town of Warren for a Major Home Occupation
• Resolution to intervene in Public Service Commission of Wisconsin proceedings for the Ten Mile Creek Solar Farm Project
• Discussion on Renewable Energy Systems Ordinance
• Discussion on Chapter 11 Amendments and Sample Landowner Agreement

The committee recommended approval for a rezoning request in the Town of Kinnickinnic and authorized county intervention in a solar farm project. A conditional use permit request for a home occupation in the Town of Warren was tabled.

• Recommended approval of rezoning Liesen property from R-2 to Ag-2 for agritourism (5-0)
• Tabled CUP-2025-0204 for Nourse in Town of Warren until Sept 18 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution to intervene in PSC proceedings for Ten Mile Creek Solar Farm Project (5-0)
• Approved July 2025 minutes

Community Development Committee

The St. Croix County Community Development Committee will hold two public hearings on August 21, 2025. The body will consider a rezoning request and a conditional use permit application.

• Request to rezone 11.068 acres from R-2 Residential to AG-2 Agricultural at 452 Old Cemetery Road
• Conditional Use Permit request for a handyman repair business at 631 91 st St.

Health and Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will review the July 2025 financial report and a proposal to rebalance behavioral health services. The board is also considering proposed rate increases for the Health Care Campus for 2026.

• Proposed 2026 rate increases at the Health Care Campus
• Proposal to rebalance Behavioral Health Services for sustainability
• Family Resource Center presentation on Recovering Together Cafe's
• Financial Report for July 2025

The Board approved proposed rate increases for 2026 at the Health Care Campus. It also approved a budget recommendation to restructure the Behavioral Health Division, which includes merging it with CCS and reducing staffing in the substance-use program.

• Approved 2026 rate increases for Health Care Campus facilities (Unanimous)
• Approved budget recommendation for the restructuring of the Behavioral Health Division (Unanimous)
• Accepted July 16, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will review financial reports and the 2024 audit. The body is considering several budget amendments and the approval of a five-year capital improvement plan.

• Resolution Approving 2026 to 2030 Capital Improvement Plan
• Resolution Amending 2025 Budget for HHS Recovering Together Cafe (RTC) Program opioid funding
• Resolution Amending 2025 CIP Budget for an additional park improvement project
• Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 9 regarding County Supervisory Districts and Nomination Papers
• Resolution Amending Compensation, Per Diem, Mileage and Expense Reimbursement Policy

The committee recommended several budget amendments, including additional funding for the HHS Recovering Together Cafe and park improvements. It also recommended the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and an ordinance updating County Supervisory Districts.

• Recommended fund balance transfer 2025 (4-0)
• Recommended 2025 budget amendment for HHS Recovering Together Cafe opioid funding (4-0)
• Recommended 2025 CIP budget amendment for park improvement project (4-0)
• Recommended 2026 to 2030 Capital Improvement Plan (4-0)
• Recommended charging back municipalities for incorrect real estate taxes (4-0)
• Recommended amended Compensation, Per Diem, Mileage and Expense Reimbursement Policy (4-0)
• Recommended County Administrator 2024-2025 Work Plan Report and 2025-2026 Work Plan (4-0)
• Recommended ordinance repealing and recreating Chapter 9 regarding Supervisory Districts (4-0)

County Board of Supervisors

The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors will hold a joint meeting with the Town of Erin Prairie and the Town of Hammond. The body will discuss a Joint Development Agreement with Xcel Energy.

• Joint Development Agreement with Xcel Energy for the Ten Mile Creek Solar Project

The County Board of Supervisors held a joint meeting with the Town of Erin Prairie and the Town of Hammond to discuss a Joint Development Agreement with Xcel Energy. Xcel Energy staff addressed a list of items for the agreement, and officials from both towns raised concerns regarding unknown information. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Public Protection and Judiciary Committee

The committee is meeting to perform the annual inspection of the St. Croix County Jail. The agenda consists of this inspection and procedural business.

• Annual Jail Inspection

The committee met to review state jail inspection findings and inmate classification processes. Members conducted an annual inspection of the St. Croix County Jail escorted by jail staff and the Facilities Director.

Community Justice Collaborating Council

The Community Justice Collaborating Council's Criminal Justice Subcommittee will meet to discuss several procedural updates. The agenda includes discussions on plea sheets, firearm surrender policy, and GPS numbers.

• Plea Sheet Discussion
• Firearm Surrender Policy Discussion
• Court Navigator Updates
• Notice to Appear (NTA) Updates
• Discussion of current GPS numbers

Council on Aging and Disabilities

The Council on Aging and Disabilities will meet to review the July 2025 financial report and receive a presentation on preparedness for individuals with disabilities. The body will also discuss legislative and budget process updates.

• Financial Report for July 2025
• Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities Presentation
• Legislative Updates
• Budget Process Updates

The Council approved the minutes from the July 11, 2025, meeting. Members received presentations on emergency preparedness for individuals with disabilities, legislative updates regarding Medicaid and state funding, and HHS budget process updates.

• Approved July 11, 2025, meeting minutes

County Board of Supervisors

The County Board of Supervisors will discuss discontinuing negotiations with Xcel Energy and potentially becoming an intervenor in the Ten Mile Creek Solar Project. The board is also deciding on several new ordinances and the 2026 library levy.

• Consideration of discontinuing Joint Development Agreement with Xcel Energy for Ten Mile Creek Solar Project
• Resolution establishing Library Levy for 2026 Budget
• Rezoning in Town of Eau Galle from Residential R2 to R1 (RZN-2025-004)
• Rezoning 1.68 acres in Town of Forest from Agricultural-Residential to Residential
• Ordinances creating Chapter 68 (Highway Commissioner Contract Authority) and Chapter 69 (Animal Drawn Vehicles)

The County Board appointed Kristine McCarthy to District 8 and approved several ordinances regarding county roads and vehicle routes. Decisions on the Ten Mile Creek Solar Project were postponed until October. The board also established the 2026 library levy and updated personnel and fund balance policies.

• Appointed Kristine McCarthy as County Board Supervisor District 8 (Passed)
• Postponed Ten Mile Creek Solar Project negotiations and intervenor status until Oct 7 (9-8)
• Approved Resolution Establishing Library Levy for 2026 Budget (Passed)
• Approved Resolution Amending Fund Balance Policy (Passed)
• Approved participation in State of Wisconsin Public Employers' Group Income Continuation Insurance Program (Passed)
• Approved delegation of authority for opioid settlement agreements (Passed)
• Approved ordinances creating Chapter 68 (Highway Commissioner Contract Authority) and Chapter 69 (Animal Drawn Vehicles) (Passed)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 79 regarding ATV and UTV routes (Passed)

General

The CJCC Domestic Violence & Family Issues Subcommittee is meeting to review previous minutes and hear from the Public Defender's Office. The primary focus is a discussion regarding the handling of domestic violence cases.

• Discussion from the Public Defender's Office regarding handling of domestic violence cases

General

The CJCC Behavioral Health Subcommittee is meeting to review federal and state budget summaries provided by the WCA. The group will also discuss grant updates and establish primary objectives for 2026.

• WCA Federal/State Budget Summaries & Discussion
• Relevant Grant Updates
• Discussion of Sub-Committee Priorities in 2026

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a dwelling addition. The request concerns a property in Section 26 of the Town of St. Joseph.

• Alexander Rome variance request for a dwelling addition within the 75' OHWM Setback in Section 26 of the Town of St. Joseph

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request for Alexander Rome to build a dwelling addition within the 75' OHWM Setback. The board also accepted the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting.

• Approved variance for Alexander Rome dwelling addition (4-0)
• Accepted June 26, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of Adjustment

The St. Croix County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from Alexander Rome. The request concerns a principal structure located in an R-2 Residential zoning district.

• Variance request VAR-2025-004 for a lateral expansion of a dwelling within the 75-foot Shoreland setback to exceed 200 square feet

Community Justice Collaborating Council

The Community Justice Collaborating Council Treatment Court Subcommittee will meet to review staffing and TAD grant updates. The group will discuss behavioral health contracts with inpatient and residential providers and the statutory authority for judges. Members will also discuss potential future tracks for repeat OWI offenders.

• Treatment Court staffing updates
• TAD Grant updates
• Behavioral health contracts with inpatient/residential providers
• Statutory authority for judges in treatment court
• Future tracks for persons with repeat OWIs

Committee of The Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss capital improvement projects for the 2026-2030 period. The meeting includes time for public comment and the approval of minutes from April 3, 2025.

• Consideration of Capital Improvement Projects for 2026-2030

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will hold public hearings on land use requests in the Towns of Eau Galle and Springfield. Members will also discuss ordinances regarding renewable energy and manure storage facilities.

• Borntreger rezoning request from Residential R2 to R1 in the Town of Eau Galle
• Weyer conditional use permit for a septic tank and related services in the Town of Springfield
• Brenneman conditional use permit for a sawmill operation in the Town of Springfield
• Proposed reallocation of funds from Glen Hills Peninsula Campground to Whispering Oaks Huffcutt Restroom Facility
• Discussion on a Joint Development Agreement with Xcel Energy

The committee recommended that the county board stop discussions on a Joint Developer Agreement with Xcel Energy and instead act as an intervener at the PSC. Other actions included approving two conditional use permits in the Town of Springfield and a rezoning request in the Town of Eau Galle.

• Recommended approval of Borntreger rezoning from R2 to R1 in Town of Eau Galle (5-0)
• Approved Weyer Conditional Use Permit for septic tank services in Town of Springfield (5-0)
• Approved Brenneman Conditional Use Permit for sawmill operation in Town of Springfield (5-0)
• Recommended county board stop discussions on Joint Developer Agreement with Xcel Energy (4-1)
• Recommended county board move to be an intervener at the PSC on Xcel Energy's application (5-0)
• Approved reallocation of remaining funds from Glen Hills Peninsula Campground to Whispering Oaks Huffcutt Restroom Facility (5-0)
• Accepted June 19, 2025 meeting minutes

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will hold public hearings to review three land-use requests. The body will deliberate and vote on whether to grant these zoning changes and permits.

• Rezone 35.0 acres from R-2 to R-1 Residential at 547 250 th Street, Woodville
• Conditional Use Permit for a septic tank business at 2947 110 th AVE, Glenwood City
• Conditional Use Permit for a sawmill operation at 929 Cty Rd D, Woodville

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will meet to elect its Chair and Vice Chair and review financial and department reports. The body will discuss the sale of right-of-way to the Village of Somerset and consider three new or amended ordinances.

• Sale of Right of Way to the Village of Somerset
• Ordinance amending Chapter 79 regarding All Terrain and Utility Terrain Vehicle Routes
• Ordinance creating Chapter 69 regarding Animal Drawn Vehicles
• Ordinance creating Chapter 68 regarding County Highway Commissioner Contract Authority
• Hudson Highway Facility Project Update

The committee elected its leadership and approved three ordinances regarding vehicle routes, animal-drawn vehicles, and commissioner contract authority. The committee also reviewed financial and department reports.

• Elected Jerry VanSomeren as Chair (2-0)
• Elected Paul Adam as Vice Chair (3-0)
• Approved ordinance amending ATV and UTV routes (3-0)
• Approved ordinance creating Chapter 69 for animal-drawn vehicles (3-0)
• Approved ordinance creating Chapter 68 for Highway Commissioner contract authority (3-0)

Traffic Safety Commission

The Traffic Safety Commission will meet to review reports from the Wisconsin Department of Engineering and the Bureau of Transportation Safety. The body will also discuss a St. Croix County crash report and a construction update.

• Wisconsin Department of Engineering Report
• St. Croix County Crash Report
• Wisconsin Department of Transportation-Bureau of Transportation Safety Report
• St. Croix County Construction Update

The commission met to review reports on state projects, county crash statistics, and construction updates. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved minutes from April 16, 2025 meeting

Health and Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will review the June 2025 financial report and analyze how state and federal budgets impact department operations. The board will also receive an update on programs for unhoused and housing insecure individuals in St. Croix County.

• Financial Report for June 2025
• Analysis of State and Federal Budget Impact on Health and Human Services
• Overview and Update on Services and Programs for the Unhoused and Housing Insecure

The Board accepted the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. Members reviewed the June 2025 financial report, potential state and federal budget impacts, and services for unhoused residents.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes

Tax Deed Appraisal Committee

The Tax Deed Land Appraisal Committee will meet to review and open sealed bids for two specific properties. The committee will also approve minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting.

• Open sealed bids for 950 Clark Street, Hammond, WI
• Open sealed bids for 543 N. Pearl St, River Falls, WI

The committee opened and recorded sealed bids for two properties. All valid bids will be presented to the Administration Committee on July 15, 2025.

• Approved January 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Opened 12 bids for 950 Clark Street, Hammond (3 rejected as insufficient)
• Opened 8 bids for 543 N. Pearl St, River Falls

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will review the June 2025 financial report and discuss budget and policy resolutions. The body is considering tax deed bids and an offer to purchase county property. Other items include updates to personnel policies and fund balance guidelines.

• Resolution establishing library levy for 2026 budget
• Self-funded health plan design for 2026 employee health benefit plan
• Tax deed bids for Village of Hammond (136-1008-30-000) and City of River Falls (276-1017-20-000)
• Resolution delegating authority for settlement agreements with opioid defendants
• Amendments to personnel policies regarding expense reimbursement and personal leave of absence

The Administration Committee approved two tax deed bids totaling $375,000 and a self-funded health plan design for 2026. The committee also recommended several resolutions regarding the library levy, personnel policies, and opioid settlement authority.

• Approved $185,000 tax deed bid for Village of Hammond parcel 136-1008-30-000 (5-0)
• Approved $190,000 tax deed bid for City of River Falls parcel 276-1017-20-000 (5-0)
• Denied offer to purchase County owned property in Village of North Hudson (5-0)
• Recommended resolution establishing Library Levy for 2026 budget (5-0)
• Approved self-funded health plan design for 2026 Employee Health Benefit Plan (5-0)
• Recommended participation in State of Wisconsin Public Employers' Group Income Continuation Insurance Program (5-0)
• Recommended amendments to Personnel Policies for Expense Reimbursement and Personal Leave of Absence (5-0)
• Recommended resolution delegating authority to enter opioid defendant settlement agreements (5-0)

County Board of Supervisors

The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors will conduct a tour of the Xcel Energy Sherco Solar Facility. The notice states that no formal action will be taken by the board or any other attending committees during the tour.

• Tour of Xcel Energy Sherco Solar Facility

Council on Aging and Disabilities

The Council on Aging and Disabilities will review the June 2025 financial report and receive a presentation on ElliQ. The body will also discuss a Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Abuse in Later Life Grant.

• Financial Report for June 2025
• ElliQ Presentation by Mary Linberg of the Dunn County ADRC
• Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Abuse in Later Life Grant

Community Justice Collaborating Council

The council will receive updates on treatment courts and the Treatment Alternatives & Diversion (TAD) grant. Members will discuss a DA-led DHS diversion and the relationship between the CJCC and Public Protection & Judiciary.

• Adult Treatment Court updates
• Family Treatment Court updates
• Treatment Alternatives & Diversion (TAD) Grant updates
• DA led DHS Diversion discussion
• Presentation from Kaera Aubart of UW-Extension

Public Protection and Judiciary Committee

The committee will attend a Community Justice Collaborating Committee (CJCC) meeting on July 10, 2025. No formal action will be taken by the committee during this meeting.

Community Justice Collaborating Council

The Community Justice Collaborating Council's Child Welfare/Juvenile Justice Subcommittee will meet to receive updates on youth justice and family treatment courts. The meeting includes a presentation on Comprehensive Community Services (CCS).

• Youth Justice Position Updates
• Family Treatment Court Updates
• Juvenile Pamphlet Updates
• Truancy Meeting Updates
• Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Presentation

The subcommittee accepted the minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting. Members received updates on a new youth justice hire, the appointment of a judge and coordinator for the Family Treatment Court, and the printing of juvenile pamphlets.

• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of Adjustment

The St. Croix County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and discuss two variance requests. These requests involve construction setbacks in the Town of Star Prairie and the Town of Richmond.

• Variance request for Davis & Blanek (Town of Star Prairie) to build within a 75ft navigable waterway setback
• Variance request for Bauer (Town of Richmond) to reduce a 50ft right-of-way setback

The Board of Adjustment approved variance requests for construction setbacks in the Town of Star Prairie and the Town of Richmond. Both requests were passed with specific amendments to the Findings of Facts and Conclusion of Law.

• Approved variance for Davis & Blanek in Town of Star Prairie to build within 75ft waterway setback (5-0)
• Approved variance for Bauer in Town of Richmond to reduce 50' right-of-way setback (5-0)
• Accepted April 24, 2025 meeting minutes

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits and consider a rezoning request. The body will also discuss manure storage facilities and the purchase of Lake Mallalieu properties.

• Public hearing and permit request for Loberg Major Home Occupation in Town of Eau Galle
• Public hearing and permit request for Cemstone non-metallic mine expansion in Town of Richmond
• Rezoning of 1.68 acres from Agricultural-Residential to Residential for Andrew Cormican in Town of Forest
• Request to purchase Lake Mallalieu properties
• Consideration of Capital Improvement Projects for Community Development Departments

The Community Development Committee approved conditional use permits for a non-metallic mine expansion and a major home occupation. The committee also recommended a small residential rezoning in the Town of Forest and postponed discussion on manure storage facilities.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Major Home Occupation for Loberg in Town of Eau Galle (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit with amended conditions for Cemstone mine expansion in Town of Richmond (4-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 1.68 acres from Agricultural-Residential to Residential for Andrew Cormican in Town of Forest (4-0)
• Postponed discussion on Chapter 11 Manure Storage Facilities to the next meeting (4-0)
• Accepted May 15, 2025 meeting minutes

Health and Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will take public testimony and review letters regarding the 2026 budget. The body will also consider capital improvement projects and a fee reduction for the Intoxicated Driver Program.

• Public testimony on the 2026 Health and Human Services Budget
• Consideration of Capital Improvement Projects for HHS Departments
• Review of Intoxicated Driver Program (IDP) fee reduction
• Overview of proposed Medicaid changes
• Proposed SNAP (FoodShare) changes in Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill

The Board approved a restructured fee schedule for the Intoxicated Driver Program based on state coordinator feedback. Members also held a public participation session for the 2026 budget and reviewed May 2025 financial reports.

• Approved restructuring of fees for the intoxicated driver program (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted April 16, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will review the May 2025 financial report and consider bids for two tax deeds. The body will also discuss capital improvement projects for administrative departments and a potential amendment to the fund balance policy.

• Tax deed bids for parcels 040-1312-15-998 and 040-1312-15-999
• Capital improvement projects for administrative departments
• Proposed amendment to the fund balance policy
• Financial report for May 2025

The committee approved tax deed bids for two parcels in the Town of Troy. Other business included a financial report and discussions on capital improvement projects and fund balance policy.

• Approved tax deed bids for 040-1312-15-998 & 040-1312-15-999 to Matthew Bombach for $9,900 (5-0)
• Accepted minutes from May 20, 2025 and June 3, 2025

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will meet to elect its Chair and Vice Chair and review the May 2025 financial report. The body will discuss the sale of right-of-way to the Village of Somerset and two proposed county code ordinances.

• Sale of Right of Way to the Village of Somerset
• Ordinance amending Chapter 79 regarding All Terrain and Utility Terrain Vehicle Routes
• Ordinance creating Chapter 69 regarding Animal Drawn Vehicles
• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair

Public Protection and Judiciary Committee

The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee will review a financial report for April 2025 and a report on the May 15th severe weather event. The body is also scheduled to consider capital improvement projects for public safety departments.

• Consideration of Capital Improvement Projects for Public Safety Departments
• Financial Report for April 2025
• May 15th Severe Weather Event Report
• Recognition of Jail Captain Kris Anderson's retirement
• Introduction of incoming Jail Captain Joe Kormanik

The committee reviewed proposed capital improvement projects for public safety departments, including a jail expansion and a $750,000 autopsy suite build-out. These projects will be presented to the Committee of the Whole in July. The committee also recognized the retirement of Jail Captain Kris Anderson.

• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss one primary business item. The body will consider a resolution regarding the sale of General Obligation Promissory Notes.

• Resolution Awarding the Sale of $7,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025A

The Administration Committee met for a special meeting to consider a resolution regarding the sale of General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025A. The committee voted unanimously to recommend the sale of $7,500,000 in notes.

• Recommended resolution awarding the sale of $7,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025A (5-0)

County Board of Supervisors

The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss budget amendments, personnel policies, and zoning updates. The agenda includes a resolution for the sale of general obligation promissory notes and updates on opioid litigation.

• Sale of $7,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025A
• Amendment to the Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance-Chapter 105
• Creation of Assistant Health Care Campus Administrator position
• Step increases for Sheriff Command Staff
• Ordinance amending Chapter 1 of the County Code of Ordinances regarding citations

The Board approved the sale of $7.5 million in General Obligation Promissory Notes and granted step increases for Sheriff command staff. A proposal to create an Assistant Health Care Campus Administrator position was denied. The Board also updated personnel policies and opioid litigation authority.

• Approved sale of $7,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025A (17-0)
• Approved step increases for Sheriff Command Staff due to compression (17-0)
• Denied creation of Assistant Health Care Campus Administrator position (10-7)
• Approved amendments to Animals in the Workplace and Drug Free Workplace policies (17-0)
• Approved authority for counsel to add defendants to opioid litigation (17-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 1 - Citations and General Provisions (17-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance amendment (17-0)

Community Justice Collaborating Council

The Community Justice Collaborating Council Behavioral Health Subcommittee will meet to review a regional crisis summit and a Sequential Intercept Model workshop. The group will discuss jail-based competency restoration and updates on several grants and opioid settlement matching.

• Recap of Western & Northern Region Crisis Summit
• Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) Workshop
• Jail-Based Competency Restoration (JBCR) collaboration
• Updates on Abuse in Later Life, Family Treatment Court, and SCIP grants
• Vital Strategies Opioid Settlement Match

The subcommittee accepted the March 24, 2025, meeting minutes. Members discussed regional crisis service gaps, upcoming mental health workshops, and the status of several behavioral health grants. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved minutes from March 24, 2025 meeting

Administration Committee

The committee will discuss financial reports, tax deed bids, and property valuations in River Falls and Hammond. Members will consider budget amendments for a new administrator position and updates to workplace policies.

• Resolution to create Assistant Health Care Campus Administrator position
• Regrade request and step increases for Sheriff patrol lieutenants and captains
• Amendments to Animals in the Workplace and Drug Free Workplace policies
• Tax deed bid considerations and property valuations in River Falls and Hammond
• Ratification of counsel authority to add defendants to opioid litigation

The Administration Committee approved the sale of a tax deed parcel and set values for two foreclosed houses. The committee also approved a regrade for Sheriff patrol leadership and recommended budget amendments to create a new administrator position.

• Approved $4,500 tax deed bid for parcel 040-1312-15-997 (4-0)
• Set River Falls foreclosed house value at $119,000 and contracted Jim Moe Realtor Services (4-0)
• Set Village of Hammond foreclosed house value at $100,000 and contracted Jim Moe Realtor Services (4-0)
• Approved regrade request for Sheriff Patrol Lieutenants and Captains (4-0)
• Recommended step increases for Sheriff Command staff due to compression (4-0)
• Recommended 2025 budget amendment to create Assistant Health Care Campus Administrator position (4-0)
• Approved amendments to Animals in the Workplace and Drug Free Workplace policies (4-0)
• Recommended ratifying authority to add defendants to opioid litigation in MDL 2804 (4-0)

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will discuss proposed ordinance language regarding horse damage and manure on highways. The body will also consider adopting the St. Croix County Highway Safety Plan.

• Proposed ordinance language regarding horse damage and manure on highways
• Consideration of the St. Croix County Highway Safety Plan
• 2024 Highway Department Annual Financial Report

The committee approved the adoption of the St. Croix County Highway Safety Plan. Members reviewed the April 2025 financial report and the 2024 Highway Department annual financial report.

• Adopted the St. Croix County Highway Safety Plan (Motion carried)
• Approved minutes from April 21, 2025 meeting

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will hold a public hearing and consider a request to combine six properties under one conditional use permit for non-metallic mining. The body will also review zoning amendments and county ordinance changes.

• Public hearing and request for Roberts Concrete/Cemstone Ready Mix in the Town of Richmond to combine six properties under one Conditional Use Permit
• Resolution approving amendment to Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance-Chapter 105
• Ordinance amending Chapter 1 - Citations and General Provisions of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances
• Resolution supporting increased base funding for St. Croix County Conservation staffing
• Consideration of Community Development Department Forfeiture Schedule

The committee recommended approval of a zoning ordinance amendment for the Town of Hudson and approved a new forfeiture schedule for the Community Development Department. An ordinance amending citations and general provisions was also passed. A resolution to increase base funding for conservation staffing failed, though the committee agreed to reconsider it in October 2026.

• Recommended approval of Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance Chapter 105 amendment (4-0)
• Approved Community Development Department forfeiture schedule (4-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 1 - Citations and General Provisions (4-0)
• Denied resolution for increased St. Croix County Conservation staffing base funding (2-2)
• Approved reconsideration of conservation staffing funding in October 2026 (4-0)
• Approved postponement of Roberts Concrete/Cemstone Ready Mix conditional use request (4-0)
• Accepted April 17, 2025 minutes as amended

Council on Aging and Disabilities

The Council on Aging and Disabilities will meet to review the April 2025 financial report and receive updates on communicable diseases and legislation.

• Financial Report for April 2025
• Communicable Disease Update
• Legislative Update Announcements

Community Justice Collaborating Council

The council will receive updates on Adult and Family Treatment Courts, Court Navigation, and several grants. The meeting includes a mapping exercise for the Sequential Intercept Model and a presentation from Workforce Resources.

• Introduction of Judge-Elect Brian Smestad
• Recognition of Anjali Patel and Teresa Baier for Putting Families First Award
• TAD Grant and Abuse Later in Life Grant updates
• Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) Mapping Exercise
• Presentation from Grace Schroeder of Workforce Resources

County Board of Supervisors

The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors will meet to set budget priorities for 2026 and discuss personnel policy amendments. The board will also consider a rezoning request in the Town of Star Prairie and a contract extension for the County Administrator.

• Rezoning 11.68 acres from R-1 to R-2 in the Town of Star Prairie
• Resolution establishing 2026 budget priorities
• Amendments to personnel policies regarding remote work and IT acceptable use
• Resolution extending the County Administrator contract
• Approval of Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance Amendments (Chapter 105)

The County Board approved the 2026 budget priorities and extended the County Administrator's contract. The board also updated personnel policies regarding remote work and IT acceptable use. Additionally, several zoning changes and board appointments were approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved 2026 Budget Priorities resolution (16-0-0)
• Approved extension of County Administrator contract (17-0-0)
• Approved amended personnel policies for Remote Work and IT Acceptable Use (16-0-0)
• Approved rezoning 11.68 acres in Town of Star Prairie from R-1 to R-2 (15-0-1)
• Approved Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance Amendments - Chapter 105 (15-0-1)
• Reappointed Greg Tellijohn and Dave Peterson to the Board of Adjustment (15-0-1)

Public Protection and Judiciary Committee

The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee will meet to discuss the establishment of a cremation burial transit fee for the Medical Examiners Office. The body will also review financial reports and Sheriff's Office statistics.

• Consideration of establishing a Cremation Burial Transit Fee for the Medical Examiners Office
• Financial Report for March 2025
• Sheriff's Office Field Services Quarterly Statistics for First Quarter 2025
• Sheriff's Office Long Range Communications Plan

The committee approved a new fee for the Medical Examiner's Office to process cremation certificates for decedents received from other states. The committee also reviewed the Sheriff's Office quarterly statistics and a proposed Long Range Communications Plan.

• Approved $114.38 cremation burial transit fee for the Medical Examiners' Office

Community Justice Collaborating Council

The Community Justice Collaborating Council Domestic Violence & Family Issues Subcommittee will meet to introduce a new member and discuss justice-involved person navigation. The group will also review domestic violence probation hearings with DOC and judicial officials.

• Introduction of Judge-Elect Brian Smestad to the subcommittee
• Discussion of Court Navigation for Justice-Involved Persons
• Discussion regarding Domestic Violence Probation Review Hearings

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a request by John Popehn. The request seeks a Conditional Use Permit in the Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay District.

• Public hearing for John Popehn request to construct a lift and move an existing stair platform in the Town of Troy

The Board of Adjustment approved a Conditional Use Permit for John Popehn to construct a lift and move an existing stair platform. The project is located within the Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay District.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for John Popehn to construct a lift and move stair platform (5-0)
• Approved March 27, 2025 meeting minutes

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will meet to review monthly financial and highway department reports. The body will discuss an amendment to Chapter 79 of the St. Croix County Ordinances regarding all-terrain and utility vehicle routes.

• Amendment to Chapter 79 of the St. Croix County Ordinances (All Terrain and Utility Vehicle Route Ordinance)
• 2025 County Highway Construction Update

The committee accepted the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting. Members reviewed financial reports, highway department updates, and 2025 construction projects.

• Accepted March 17, 2025 meeting minutes

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will hold public hearings regarding rezoning for Franklins Carpentry, LLC and a conditional use permit for Outdoor Frontier Inc. The body will also consider amendments to the Town of Hudson zoning ordinance and manure storage facility rules.

• Rezoning request for Franklins Carpentry, LLC in the Town of Star Prairie
• CUP-2025-004 for Outdoor Frontier Inc/Rouleau Land Co in the Town of Warren
• Resolution approving Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance Amendments-Chapter 105
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 11 regarding manure storage facilities
• Discussion of proposed CDD forfeiture schedule

The committee approved a rezoning request for 11.68 acres in the Town of Star Prairie and a conditional use permit amendment for short-term rentals in the Town of Warren. It also recommended approval of zoning ordinance amendments for the Town of Hudson. A proposal to move forward with a public hearing on manure storage facility revisions was denied.

• Approved rezoning 11.68 acres from R-1 to R-2 in Town of Star Prairie (4-0)
• Approved amendment to CUP-2018-008 for short-term rentals in Town of Warren (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Town of Hudson Zoning Ordinance Amendments - Chapter 105 (4-0)
• Denied motion to move to public hearing for Chapter 11 - Manure Storage Facilities revision (2-2)

Traffic Safety Commission

The Traffic Safety Commission will meet to receive reports from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and St. Croix County. The discussion will cover crash data, construction updates, and the Safe Streets and Highways for All program.

• Wisconsin Department of Transportation Engineer Report
• St. Croix County Crash Report
• Wisconsin Department of Transportation-Bureau of Transportation Safety Report
• St. Croix County Construction Update
• St. Croix County Safe Streets and Highways for All Report Update

The commission accepted the minutes from the October 16, 2024 meeting. Members reviewed reports on scheduled 2025 projects, county crash data, and construction updates. The Safe Streets and Highways for All report is complete and scheduled for review in July.

• Approved minutes of October 16, 2024 meeting

Health and Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will review the March 2025 financial report and discuss strategies to lower costs and improve outcomes for high utilizers of care. The meeting also includes a communicable disease update.

• Financial Report for March 2025
• High Utilizers of Care: Early Intervention Strategies to Lower Cost and Improve Outcomes
• Communicable Disease Update

The Board reviewed March 2025 financial reports and received updates on communicable diseases. Members expressed support for upstream strategies to reduce high-cost crisis interventions and requested a future report on consumer numbers, staffing, and costs.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Requested report on consumer numbers, staff, and costs for high-utilizer intervention strategies

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will review the March 2025 financial report and consider personnel policy changes. The body is also discussing position reclassifications and the County Administrator's contract.

• Resolution establishing 2026 budget priorities
• Resolution amending remote work and IT acceptable use personnel policies
• Reclassification request to combine FTEs for Land Use/Conservation Technicians and Planners
• Reclassification request for Public Health Strategist position
• Resolution extending County Administrator contract

The Administration Committee approved two staff reclassifications and recommended several resolutions for further action. These recommendations include updates to personnel policies, the 2026 budget priorities, and the County Administrator's contract.

• Approved reclassification to combine FTEs for Land Use/Conservation Technicians and Planners (5-0)
• Approved reclassification for Public Health Strategist position (4-1)
• Recommended resolution amending Personnel Policies for Remote Work and IT Acceptable Use (5-0)
• Recommended resolution establishing 2026 budget priorities (5-0)
• Recommended resolution extending County Administrator contract (5-0)
• Accepted March 18, 2025 meeting minutes

Community Justice Collaborating Council

The Criminal Justice Subcommittee will meet to review minutes from February 10, 2025. The primary business item is a demonstration and discussion regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in law enforcement report writing.

• Demonstration and discussion of AI in law enforcement report writing

Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers will meet to canvass the results of the April 1, 2025, Spring Election. This process includes certifying results for several judicial and state offices as well as a state referendum.

• Canvass of April 1, 2025, Spring Election results
• State Superintendent of Public Instruction results
• Justice of the Supreme Court results
• Court of Appeals Judge District 3 and Circuit Court Judge Branch 2 results
• State of Wisconsin Referendum results

The Board of Canvassers certified the results for five races from the April 1, 2025, Spring Election. The board made specific vote adjustments for the Village of Woodville and one cured provisional ballot from the Town of Emerald before certification.

• Approved minutes from February 25, 2025
• Adjusted Village of Woodville results to add one vote for Brad Schimel and reduce scattering by one
• Adjusted Town of Emerald results to add one vote each for Brittany Kinser, Brad Schimel, Lisa Stark, Heather Amos, and 'No' on the State of Wisconsin Referendum
• Certified election results for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Justice of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals Judge District 3, St. Croix County Circuit Court Judge Branch 2, and State of Wisconsin Referendum

Public Protection and Judiciary Committee

The committee will meet to approve previous minutes and review the February 2025 financial report. The agenda also includes an update regarding the Medical Examiner office.

• Financial Report for February 2025
• Medical Examiner office update

The committee reviewed the February 2025 financial reports and received an update from Medical Examiner Tina Forrest. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Committee of The Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a budget overview and department annual reports. Members will consider requests for 2026 budget priorities.

• Budget overview presentation
• Department annual reports
• Consideration of 2026 budget priorities

Public Protection and Judiciary Committee

The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee will walk through a new courtroom space. The group will review whether a larger courtroom is necessary within that space. No formal action or discussion will be taken during the tour.

• Tour of new courtroom space
• Review of courtroom size requirements

County Board of Supervisors

The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors will discuss two zoning amendments and several grant applications. The board is also considering a resolution to join the Statewide Public Safety Interoperable Communication System.

• Rezoning 7.85 acres in Town of Springfield from R-1 to C-3 Commercial District
• Rezoning 18.08 acres in Town of Warren from R-2 Residential to I-1 Industrial District
• Resolution of Intention to Join the Statewide Public Safety Interoperable Communication System
• Support for 2025 DNR Stewardship and Recreational Trails Program grant applications
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 1 - Citations and General Provisions of the County Code

The County Board approved a resolution to join the Statewide Public Safety Interoperable Communication System. Members also approved several DNR grant applications and updated personnel policies regarding vehicle usage.

• Approved joining Statewide Public Safety Interoperable Communication System
• Approved 2025 DNR Stewardship Grant Application
• Approved 2025 DNR Recreational Trails Program Grant Application
• Approved grant applications for the Snowmobile Trail Aids Program
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 1 - Citations and General Provisions
• Approved resolution amending Personnel Policy - Vehicle Usage
• Approved rezoning 7.85 acres in Town of Springfield from R-1 to C-3 Commercial
• Approved rezoning 18.08 acres in Town of Warren from R-2 to I-1 Industrial

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings regarding conditional use and variance requests for the Swanson property in the Town of St. Joseph. The board will also review minutes from the December 5, 2025 meeting.

• Conditional Use and Variance Hearings for Swanson-Town of St. Joseph Business
• Conditional Use Request for Filling and Grading within 40' of Slope Preservation Zone-Swanson
• Swanson Variance Requests for Dwelling Expansion-Town of St. Joseph

The Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting. A conditional use request for filling and grading by David Swanson was withdrawn and the Board agreed to the withdrawal.

• Approved December 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved withdrawal of Swanson conditional use request for filling and grading (unanimous)

Community Justice Collaborating Council

The Community Justice Collaborating Council Behavioral Health Subcommittee will meet to discuss a new outpatient substance use disorder treatment pilot program. Members will review current grants and a new state crisis intervention grant opportunity.

• Western Wisconsin Health Hospital outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment pilot program
• Updates on Abuse in Later Life, Sequential Intercept Model, Family Treatment Court, and Dementia Crisis Stabilization Unit grants
• State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) grant opportunities
• DHS Jail-Based Competency Restoration Collaboration
• SUD/CPS position funded by Opioid Settlement Dollars

The subcommittee accepted the January 27, 2025, meeting minutes. Members received updates on a new outpatient substance use disorder pilot program and several active health and justice grants. No other substantive votes were recorded.

• Approved January 27, 2025, meeting minutes

Community Justice Collaborating Council

The Community Justice Collaborating Council's subcommittee is meeting to review updates on family and youth services. The group will discuss strategies for parent recruitment in CHIPS cases and review a U.S. Senate report on residential treatment facilities.

• Family Treatment Court updates
• CASA updates
• Youth Justice Intervention pamphlets
• Strategies for recruiting parents and developing surveys for CHIPS cases
• U.S. Senate Committee Report on Youth Residential Treatment Facilities

The Child Welfare/Juvenile Justice Subcommittee met to review updates on Family Treatment Court, CASA advocacy, and youth justice pamphlets. Members discussed strategies for recruiting attorneys and parents in child welfare cases, as well as truancy court procedures. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the meeting.

• Approved January 23, 2025 minutes as presented
• Reviewed Family Treatment Court and CASA updates
• Discussed language for Youth Justice Intervention pamphlets
• Discussed strategies for recruiting attorneys and parents in CHIPS cases
• Discussed truancy court timeliness and scheduled next meeting for May 7, 2025
• Noted no county participation in U.S. Senate report due to litigation
• Scheduled next meeting for May 29, 2025

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will hold public hearings on rezoning requests and a conditional use permit. The body will also consider resolutions for several DNR grant applications and a proposal to waive after-the-fact permit fees until July 1st.

• Rezoning requests for Krear (Town of Springfield) and Triebold (Town of Warren)
• Conditional Use Permit for Gingrich major home occupation (Town of Eau Galle)
• 2025 DNR Stewardship Grant Application resolution
• 2025 DNR Recreational Trails Program Grant Application resolution
• Proposal to waive after-the-fact permit fees until July 1st

The Community Development Committee recommended approval for rezoning requests in the Towns of Springfield and Warren and approved a conditional use permit in the Town of Eau Galle. The committee also approved resolutions for DNR stewardship, recreational trails, and snowmobile trail grants. Additionally, after-the-fact permit fees will be waived until July 1, 2025, for applicants bringing properties into compliance.

• Recommended approval of rezoning for Krear in Town of Springfield (4-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning for Triebold in Town of Warren (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Gingrich Major Home Occupation in Town of Eau Galle (4-0)
• Approved resolution supporting 2025 DNR Stewardship Grant Application (4-0)
• Approved resolution supporting 2025 DNR Recreational Trails Program Grant Application for Orf Family Overlook Trail Improvements (4-0)
• Approved resolution for Snowmobile Trail Aids Program grant applications (4-0)
• Approved waiver of after-the-fact permit fees until July 1, 2025, for compliance applicants (4-0)

Health and Human Services Board

The board will review the February 2025 financial report and the Public Health Fee Schedule. Members will also receive updates on Veterans Services and the Family Treatment Court Grant.

• Review of Public Health Fee Schedule
• Update on Family Treatment Court Grant
• Veterans Services Update
• Tick Surveillance Program findings
• Financial Report for February 2025

The Board approved a small increase to public health licensing fees to support the fee-funded environmental health program. Members also received financial reports and updates on veterans services and a family treatment court grant.

• Approved 1% increase in 2025 Public Health licensing fees (5-0)
• Accepted February 19, 2025 meeting minutes

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will review a financial report for February 2025 and consider an ordinance amendment. The body will also discuss a resolution regarding vehicle usage personnel policy and a pay structure request for the Deputy Medical Examiner.

• Ordinance to Amend Chapter 1 - Citations and General Provisions of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances
• Resolution Amending Personnel Policy-Vehicle Usage
• Consideration of Deputy Medical Examiner Pay Structure Request

The Administration Committee recommended an ordinance to amend Chapter 1 of the County Code of Ordinances regarding citations and general provisions. The committee also approved changes to the personnel vehicle usage policy and a new pay structure for Deputy Medical Examiners.

• Recommended Ordinance to Amend Chapter 1 - Citations and General Provisions (4-0)
• Approved personnel policy amendments for vehicle towing and vaping prohibitions (4-0)
• Recommended Resolution Amending Personnel Policy - Vehicle Usage as amended (4-0)
• Approved revised Deputy Medical Examiner Pay Structure transitioning from per diem to hourly (4-0)
• Accepted February 18, 2025 meeting minutes

Transportation Committee

The St. Croix County Transportation Committee will meet to review monthly financial and department reports. The body will discuss the Hudson Highway Facility Project and consider a trail application for ATV/UTVs.

• ATV/UTV Trail Application
• Hudson Highway Facility Project update
• St. Croix County Connection/Driveway Policy request for future agenda

The Transportation Committee approved the St. Croix County Connection/Driveway Policy. The committee also voted on ATV/UTV trail applications, granting access to CTH JJ while denying access on County Road M.

• Approved St. Croix County Connection/Driveway Policy (5-0)
• Approved ATV/UTV access on CTH JJ (5-0)
• Denied ATV/UTV access on County Road M (5-0)
• Accepted February 18, 2025 meeting minutes

Council on Aging and Disabilities

The Council on Aging and Disabilities will meet to review the February 2025 ADRC financial report. The agenda includes presentations on grants for ending abuse in later life and dementia crisis stabilization, as well as updates on the nutrition program.

• ADRC Financial Report for February 2025
• Office of Violence Against Women grant presentation
• Dementia Crisis Stabilization Unit Grant update
• Nutrition Program updates

Community Justice Collaborating Council

The Community Justice Collaborating Council will receive updates on treatment courts, diversion programs, and justice support services. HHS Director Bob Rohret is scheduled to discuss the opening of the Kitty Rhoades Facility.

• Opening of the Kitty Rhoades Facility
• Adult Treatment Court updates
• Treatment Alternatives & Diversion (TAD) Grant updates
• Justice Support Service updates
• Diversion in OAR Cases

Community Justice Collaborating Council

The Community Justice Collaborating Council Treatment Court Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the Adult Treatment Court Community Partnership. The body will also review minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting.

• Adult Treatment Court Community Partnership discussion
• Approval of October 2, 2024 meeting minutes

Public Protection and Judiciary Committee

The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee will review a resolution to join the Statewide Public Safety Interoperable Communication System. The meeting includes financial reports and updates from the Circuit Court, Medical Examiner, and Sheriff's Office.

• Resolution of Intention to Join the Statewide Public Safety Interoperable Communication System
• Financial Report for January 2025
• Sheriff's Office Jail Mesh Security screening project update
• Circuit Court Update
• Medical Examiner Department update

The committee approved a resolution for St. Croix County to join the Statewide Public Safety Interoperable Communication System. Other business included a review of January 2025 financial reports and departmental updates.

• Approved Resolution to Join the Statewide Public Safety Interoperable Communication System (4-0)
• Approved January 2, 2025 meeting minutes

County Board of Supervisors

The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors will discuss amendments to the 2025-2045 Comprehensive Plan and the general zoning ordinance. The board will also consider a rezoning request in the Town of Hudson and the appointment of a Chief Medical Examiner.

• Rezoning of 2.849 acres from Residential to Industrial in the Town of Hudson
• Confirmation of Tina Forrest as Chief Medical Examiner
• Resolution and ordinance to adopt the 2025-2045 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
• Resolution approving the Eckert Blufflands Park Master Plan Amendment
• Grant support resolutions for Troy Beach boating facilities and BEAD broadband requests from Frontier and Comcast

The Board adopted an amendment to the 2025-2045 Comprehensive Plan and updated general zoning ordinances. Other actions included confirming a new Chief Medical Examiner and supporting broadband grant requests.

• Confirmed Tina Forrest as Chief Medical Examiner (18-0)
• Approved zoning amendment increasing allowed agricultural events from 10 to 15 (14-4)
• Approved zoning amendment adding dealerships to C-1 Zoning Districts (18-0)
• Adopted 2025-2045 Comprehensive Plan amendment (18-0)
• Approved Eckert Blufflands Park Master Plan amendment (18-0)
• Supported 2025 DNR Recreational Boating Facilities Grant for Troy Beach (18-0)
• Supported Frontier and Comcast BEAD program grant requests (17-1)
• Approved amendments to Personnel Policy and Board of Supervisors Rules

Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers will meet to canvass the results of the February 18, 2025 Spring Primary. The primary includes races for State Superintendent of Public Instruction and St. Croix County Circuit Court Judge Branch 2.

• Canvass of February 18, 2025 Spring Primary results
• Approval of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes

The Board of Canvassers certified the election results for the February 18, 2025 Spring Primary. The certified offices were State Superintendent of Public Instruction and St. Croix County Circuit Court Judge Branch 2. The board verified that official results matched unofficial results posted on Election night.

• Approved minutes from November 12, 2024 meeting
• Certified results for State Superintendent of Public Instruction
• Certified results for St. Croix County Circuit Court Judge Branch 2
• Set next meeting date for April 8, 2025

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will hold public hearings and vote on amendments to the General Zoning Ordinance and the 2025-2045 Comprehensive Plan. The body will also review a master plan amendment for Eckert Blufflands Park.

• Proposed amendments to St. Croix County Chapter 15 General Zoning Ordinance
• Proposed amendments to the St. Croix County 2025-2045 Comprehensive Plan
• Resolution to approve rezoning 2.849 acres in the Town of Hudson from Residential to Industrial
• Resolution approving Eckert Blufflands Park Master Plan Amendment
• Resolution supporting 2025 Wisconsin DNR Recreational Boating Facilities Grant Application for Troy Beach

The committee approved several amendments to the General Zoning Ordinance and the 2025-2045 Comprehensive Plan. Other actions included recommending a rezoning in the Town of Hudson and approving a grant application for Troy Beach.

• Approved amendments to Chapter 15 General Zoning (5-0)
• Approved Town of Kinnickinnic amendment for section 15.530 (5-0)
• Denied proposal to increase ag entertainment from 10 to 15 days (2-3)
• Recommended approval of 2025-2045 Comprehensive Plan Amendment (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance to Adopt 2025-2045 Comprehensive Plan Amendment (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Eckert Blufflands Park Master Plan Amendment (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 2.849-acre rezoning from Residential to Industrial in Town of Hudson (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting WDNR grant for Troy Beach boating facilities (5-0)

Health and Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will review the January 2025 financial report and hear presentations on WIC and Environmental Health. The board is also scheduled to discuss a resolution regarding the importance of Medicaid and Medicare funding in St. Croix County.

• Resolution Affirming the Importance of Medicaid and Medicare Funding in St. Croix County
• Women Infants & Children (WIC) presentation
• Environmental Health Presentation
• Dementia Crisis Stabilization Unit (DCSU) Update
• Financial Report for January 2025

The Board voted against a resolution affirming the importance of maintaining Medicaid and Medicare funding for county programs. Members also received updates on the opening of the Dementia Crisis Stabilization Unit and monthly financial reports.

• Approved January 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Denied resolution affirming importance of Medicaid and Medicare funding (3-3)

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will review the January 2025 financial report and discuss personnel policy changes. The body is considering resolutions to support broadband grant requests and a land transfer for the county fairgrounds.

• Resolution supporting Frontier's BEAD program grant request
• Resolution supporting Comcast's BEAD program grant request
• Warranty deed to transfer 450 square feet of St. Croix County Fairgrounds to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
• Resolution amending personnel policy regarding outside employment
• Regrade request for the County Engineer position

The Administration Committee approved a grade regrade for the County Engineer position and a land transfer to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The committee also recommended resolutions to support broadband grant requests from Frontier and Comcast and amendments to personnel and board rules.

• Approved two grade regrade for County Engineer position (4-0)
• Recommended resolution amending Personnel Policy - outside employment (4-0)
• Recommended resolution supporting Frontier's BEAD program grant request (4-0)
• Recommended resolution supporting Comcast's BEAD program grant request (4-0)
• Approved Warranty Deed to transfer 450 square feet of County Fairgrounds to WisDOT (4-0)
• Recommended amending the rules of the Board of Supervisors (4-0)
• Accepted January 21, 2025 meeting minutes

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will meet to receive a presentation on Safe Streets and Highways for All. The body will also review monthly fiscal and highway department reports for January 2025.

• Safe Streets and Highways for All Presentation
• January 2025 Monthly Fiscal Report
• Highway Department Monthly Report
• Chippewa-St. Croix Rail Commission Update

The committee unanimously approved an amendment to the previous meeting's minutes to explicitly record the denial of a driveway permit appeal at 1737 CTH Z. The meeting also included presentations on road safety, fiscal reports, and highway department updates, but no new substantive decisions were made on current business items.

• Amended December 16, 2024 minutes to record denial of driveway permit appeal at 1737 CTH Z (5-0)

Community Justice Collaborating Council

The Community Justice Collaborating Council's Criminal Justice Subcommittee will meet to discuss several operational updates to the legal process. The agenda includes reviews of pretrial statistics and discussions on attorney appointments and bond language.

• Expedited Attorney Appointment Discussion
• Bond Language Updates
• Court Navigator Role
• Public Safety Assessment (PSA) Discussion
• 2024 Year End Pretrial Statistics

County Board of Supervisors

The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss the county's role in large-scale solar energy projects and a new ordinance regarding tax-deeded lands. The board will also consider a budget amendment and a multi-year library plan.

• Presentation by Attolles Law on large-scale solar energy projects
• Ordinance to repeal and recreate Chapter 3 regarding tax-deeded lands
• Resolution Amending 2025 Budget (1)
• Resolution Adopting 2025-2028 Library Plan of Services
• Annual Department Report from Sheriff Scott Knudson

The County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to amend the 2025 budget and adopted the 2025-2028 Library Plan of Services. The board also passed an ordinance regarding the acquisition, management, and sale of tax-deeded lands.

• Approved Ordinance to Repeal and Recreate Chapter 3 regarding tax-deeded lands (17-0)
• Approved Resolution Amending 2025 Budget (1) (17-0)
• Approved Resolution Adopting 2025-2028 Library Plan of Services (17-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (17-0)

Community Development Committee

The committee will receive updates on the Dementia Crisis Stabilization Unit and various grant programs. Members will review legislative priorities and discuss transportation concerns for persons with medical or psychiatric conditions.

• Update on opening the Dementia Crisis Stabilization Unit (DCSU)
• Update on Violence Against Women grant training
• Updates on Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) and Family Treatment Court grants
• Review of St. Croix County and HHS legislative priority policy papers
• Mental Health Co-Responder billing following the 1/1/25 sunset of ARPA dollars

The subcommittee received updates on the Dementia Crisis Stabilization Unit and several behavioral health grants. Members discussed legislative priorities for Human Services and transportation barriers for emergency detentions. The committee also reviewed billing procedures for mental health co-responders following the end of ARPA funding.

• Approved minutes from November 25, 2024 meeting

Community Justice Collaborating Council

The Community Justice Collaborating Council's subcommittee is meeting to review updates on youth justice and child welfare initiatives. The group will discuss strategies for parent recruitment and surveys regarding CHIPS cases.

• Update on Family Treatment Court Grant
• Youth Justice Intervention Pamphlets
• CASA Updates
• Strategies and survey development for parents in CHIPS cases
• Discussion of Like-kin Legislation and U.S. Senate report on youth residential treatment facilities

The subcommittee accepted the minutes from the October 10, 2024 meeting. Members discussed the Family Treatment Court grant, youth justice pamphlets, and strategies for recruiting attorneys for CHIPS cases. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved October 10, 2024 meeting minutes

Community Development Committee

The Domestic Violence & Family Issues Subcommittee is meeting to hear a presentation from Turning Point. The group will also discuss the role of a court navigator in domestic and family cases.

• Presentation from Serenity Holbrook of Turning Point
• Discussion of court navigator role in domestic/family cases

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will review a financial report for December 2024 and consider an ordinance regarding tax-deeded lands. The body will also discuss the 2025-2028 Library Plan of Services and amendments to the 2025 budget.

• Ordinance to repeal and recreate Chapter 3 regarding power to acquire, manage, and sell tax-deeded lands
• Resolution adopting 2025-2028 Library Plan of Services
• Resolution amending 2025 Budget (1)
• Consideration of amendments to County Board Rules
• Financial Report for December 2024

The Administration Committee recommended several measures for approval, including a new ordinance for managing tax-deeded lands and the 2025-2028 library plan. The committee also recommended a budget amendment for the Behavioral Health Department. Other items regarding board rules and report formatting were discussed but not decided.

• Recommended ordinance to repeal and recreate Chapter 3 regarding tax-deeded lands (5-0)
• Recommended resolution adopting 2025-2028 Library Plan of Services (5-0)
• Recommended 2025 Budget amendment to reallocate 1.0 FTE in Behavioral Health (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November 19, 2024
• Approved minutes from December 17, 2024

Community Justice Collaborating Council

The council will receive updates on adult treatment, diversion programs, and justice support services. The meeting includes a discussion on court navigators and a project to improve defendant access to counsel.

• Adult Treatment Court updates
• Treatment Alternatives & Diversion (TAD) Grant updates
• Diversion Program updates
• Justice Support Service updates
• Project to Improve Defendant Access to Counsel

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will discuss amendments to the St. Croix County Comprehensive Plan and the Eckert Blufflands Park Master Plan. The body will also consider the 2025 UW-Extension Work Plan and changes to annual park pass fees.

• Amending the St. Croix County Comprehensive Plan
• St. Croix County UW-Extension 2025 Work Plan
• Eckert Blufflands Park Master Plan Amendment
• Annual Park Pass Fee Changes
• 2024 Zoning Permit Numbers update

The Community Development Committee approved a uniform fee for annual park passes for 2025. This action removes the additional charge previously required for out-of-state passes.

• Approved all 2025 annual park pass fees at $30 with no additional charge for out-of-state (5-0)
• Accepted December 19, 2024 meeting minutes

Health and Human Services Board

The board will review the December 2024 financial report and receive updates on the Dementia Crisis Stabilization Unit. The meeting also includes a program review for the Aging and Disability Resource Center.

• Financial Report for December 2024
• Dementia Crisis Stabilization Unit (DCSU) updates
• Aging and Disability Resource Center program review

The board accepted the minutes from the December 18, 2024 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of financial reviews, program updates, and administrative announcements.

• Approved December 18, 2024 meeting minutes

Tax Deed Appraisal Committee

The Tax Deed Land Appraisal Committee will meet to determine the value of properties acquired by tax deed. The meeting includes a review of the January 8, 2025, minutes.

• Establish value of properties acquired by tax deed
• Approval of January 8, 2025, meeting minutes

The committee discussed three properties in the Village and Town of Star Prairie. No values were established as the committee awaits assessed values from the assessor and the creation of cost sheets.

• Approved minutes from January 8, 2025

Council on Aging and Disabilities

The Council on Aging and Disabilities will meet to review December 2024 financial reports for the ADRC. The agenda includes presentations from the County Community on Transition and introductions of ADRC specialists.

• ADRC Financial reports for December 2024
• County Community on Transition (CCoT) Presentation
• Introduction of ADRC Resource Specialist
• Introduction of ADRC Disability Benefit Specialist

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will meet to discuss changes to Chapter 15 of the Zoning Ordinance.

• Discussion of Chapter 15 - Zoning Ordinance changes

The committee held a discussion regarding changes to Chapter 15 of the Zoning Ordinance. No formal actions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Tax Deed Appraisal Committee

The Tax Deed Land Appraisal Committee will discuss an ordinance to repeal and recreate Chapter 3 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances. The body will also review next steps for properties in Hammond and River Falls and the timeline for active tax deed properties.

• Ordinance to repeal and recreate Chapter 3 regarding the acquisition, management, and sale of tax-deeded lands
• Discussion of newly acquired properties in Hammond and River Falls
• Timeline for active tax deed properties

The committee accepted the November 22, 2024, meeting minutes. Members discussed revisions to the ordinance for acquiring and selling tax-deeded lands and established next steps for property cleanup and advertising.

• Approved November 22, 2024, meeting minutes
• Determined that active tax-deeded properties not previously bid on will be advertised in the Hudson Star Observer and on the county website

County Board of Supervisors

The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors will discuss rezonings in the Town of Richmond and Town of Pleasant Valley. The board is also considering ordinances to repeal and recreate chapters of the county code regarding waste storage facilities and parks.

• Rezone 115 acres in Town of Richmond from R-2 Residential to R-1 Residential with a Nonmetallic Mining Overlay District
• Rezone 2.70 +/- acres in Town of Pleasant Valley from R-1 Residential to R-2 Residential
• Ordinance to repeal and recreate Chapter 11 (Waste Storage Facilities) of the County Code
• Ordinance to repeal and recreate Chapter 30 (Parks) of the County Code
• Resolution establishing St. Croix County Legislative Priorities

The Board approved ordinances to repeal and recreate the county's waste storage and parks codes. It also adopted a resolution on legislative priorities and amended personnel policies.

• Approved repeal and recreation of Chapter 11 - Waste Storage Facilities (unanimous)
• Approved repeal and recreation of Chapter 30 - Parks (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution Establishing St. Croix County Legislative Priorities (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution Amending Personnel Policies (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 115 acres in Town of Richmond from R-2 to R-1 with Nonmetallic Mining Overlay (consent)
• Approved rezoning 2.70 +/- acres in Town of Pleasant Valley from R-1 to R-2 (consent)
• Confirmed Local Emergency Planning Committee Membership (consent)
• Approved December 3, 2024 meeting minutes (consent)

Public Protection and Judiciary Committee

The committee will review the November 2024 financial report and receive updates from the Medical Examiner's Office. The meeting also includes a report from the Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of St. Croix County.

• Financial Report for November 2024
• Report of Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of St. Croix County
• Medical Examiner Office Updates