County Board of Supervisors — Agenda Packet

Board of Supervisors Agenda October 6, 2026 5:00 PM Room 1400 - County Board Room Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin Call to Order Invocation or Moment of Silence Pledge Allegiance to the Flag Roll Call Public Comment Consent Agenda (Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.) 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting - September 1, 2026 2. Date of Next Meeting — Monday, November 2, 2026 3. Rezonings 4. Alterations of County Supervisory District Lines Due to Annexation 5. Appointments 6. Any Other Item Deemed Routine by the County Board Chair Presentations or Recognitions 1. Report on WCA Conference County Administrator's Report 1. County Administrator's Report Business 1. Initial Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of $20,000,000 General Obligation Promisorry Notes 2. Resolution Approving Reclassification and Compensation Adjustment Plan for Health Care Campus Positions 3. Resolution Adopting the Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment 4. Resolution Creating Ad Hoc Jail Expansion Project Analysis Committee Page 1 of 68 Request for Future Agenda Items Announcements Adjournment Reasonable efforts will be made to provide special accommodations for access to public meetings. To request a special accommodation, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at (715) 386-4600 at least two business days prior to the time of the meeting. For more information on St. Croix County's public meetings visit: sccwi.gov/meetings Page 2 of 68 Board of Supervisors Minutes September 1, 2026 5:00 PM Room 1400 - County Board Room Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm. Invocation or Moment of Silence - Tim Sackett Pledge Allegiance to the Flag Roll Call PRESENT: Jared Bell, Dani Erickson, Mitch Ruedebusch, Dan Schmit, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley- Carter, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, John Betchkal ABSENT: Mark Carlson Public Comment Gary Hanson Kim Dupre John Gostovich Celeste Koeberl Sue Curtis Janet Scepurek Consent Agenda (Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.) Motion: Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda Result: Passed Moved by: Kerry Reis Seconded by: Scott Counter Ayes: Jared Bell, Dani Erickson, Mitch Ruedebusch, Dan Schmit, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley-Carter, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, John Betchkal Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting - July 7, 2026 2. Date of Next Meeting - October 6, 2026 Page 3 of 68 3. Rezonings a. Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Section 3, Township 30 North, Range 16 West, Town of Emerald, 6.14 Acres, from R-1 Residential to R-2 Residential b. Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Section 35, Township 28 North, Range 17 West, Town of Rush River, 40.0 Acres, from AG-1 Agricultural to AG-2 Agricultural c. Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Section 31, Township 31 North, Range 18 West, Town of Star Prairie, 13.98 Acres, From R-2 Residential to C-1 Commercial d. Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Section 10, Township 29 North, Range 16 West, Town of Baldwin, 40.0 Acres, From Ag-1 Agricultural to Ag-2 Agricultural 4. Alterations of County Supervisory District Lines Due to Annexation 5. Appointments 6. Any Other Item Deemed Routine by the County Board Chair Presentations or Recognitions 1. Report from West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commissioner Susan Badtke and Lending Specialist Amanda Veith presented a report to the board. 2. Presentation of the 2026 Audit Report Jonathan Sherwood, Principal within CliftonLarsonAllen, LLC presented the 2026 audit report. County Administrator's Report 1. County Administrator's Report County Administrator Ken Witt provided an update on the monthly financials through July, including personnel changes, ongoing projects, and other significant highlights for the current month. Administrator Witt announced that the Highway Shop Open House is scheduled for September 24, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Business 1. Ordinance Amending Chapter 15 - Zoning - of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Motion: Motion to Ordinance Amending Chapter 15 — Zoning — of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances AS NOW AMENDED Result: Passed Moved by: Scott Counter Seconded by: Kerry Reis Ayes: Jared Bell, Dani Erickson, Mitch Ruedebusch, Dan Schmit, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley-Carter, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, John Betchkal Page 4 of 68 Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: Motion: Motion to Amend Line 14 to change the word Consumes to Power Demand Shall Be Result: Passed Moved by: Jerry VanSomeren Seconded by: Scott Counter Ayes: Jared Bell, Dani Erickson, Mitch Ruedebusch, Dan Schmit, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley-Carter, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, John Betchkal Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: Motion: Motion to amend adding line 80 new letter f adding No Human Habitation in self storage facilities Result: Passed Moved by: Jerry VanSomeren Seconded by: Daniel Hansen Ayes: Jared Bell, Dani Erickson, Mitch Ruedebusch, Dan Schmit, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley-Carter, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, John Betchkal Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 2. Resolution Approving 2027 to 2031 Capital Improvement Plan Motion: Motion to Approve Resolution Approving 2027 to 2031 Capital Improvement Plan AS AMENDED Result: Passed Moved by: Kerry Reis Seconded by: Scott Counter Ayes: Jared Bell, Dani Erickson, Mitch Ruedebusch, Dan Schmit, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley-Carter, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, John Betchkal Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: Motion: Motion to Amend by deleting in line 17 the words "And 2028" Result: Passed Moved by: Wayne Roen Seconded by: Dan Fosterling Ayes: Jared Bell, Dani Erickson, Mitch Ruedebusch, Dan Schmit, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Page 5 of 68 Shirley-Carter, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, John Betchkal Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 3. Resolution Authorizing General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance Transfer Motion: Motion to Approve Resolution Authorizing General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance Transfer Result: Passed Moved by: Kerry Reis Seconded by: Danielle McIntosh Ayes: Jared Bell, Dani Erickson, Mitch Ruedebusch, Dan Schmit, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley-Carter, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, John Betchkal Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 4. Resolution Authorizing Health Care Campus Fund Balance Transfer Motion: Motion to Approve Resolution Authorizing Health Care Campus Fund Balance Transfer Result: Passed Moved by: Kerry Reis Seconded by: Danielle McIntosh Ayes: Jared Bell, Dani Erickson, Mitch Ruedebusch, Dan Schmit, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley-Carter, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, John Betchkal Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 5. Resolution Amending Personnel Policies - Background Check Policy Motion: Motion to Approve Resolution Amending Personnel Policies — Background Check Policy Result: Passed Moved by: Kerry Reis Seconded by: Scott Counter Ayes: Jared Bell, Dani Erickson, Mitch Ruedebusch, Dan Schmit, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley-Carter, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, John Betchkal Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 6. Ordinance Amending Chapter 17 - Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay District - of the St. Croix County Code of Page 6 of 68 Ordinances Motion: Motion to Approve Ordinance Amending Chapter 17 — Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay District — of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Result: Passed Moved by: Scott Counter Seconded by: Greg Tellijohn Ayes: Jared Bell, Dani Erickson, Mitch Ruedebusch, Dan Schmit, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley-Carter, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel Nays: Jerry VanSomeren, John Betchkal Abstain: None Notes: 7. Ordinance Creating Chapter 67 — Stopping, Standing, and Parking Regulations — of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Motion: Motion to Approve Ordinance Creating Chapter 67 — Stopping, Standing, and Parking Regulations — of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Result: Passed Moved by: Jerry VanSomeren Seconded by: Daniel Hansen Ayes: Jared Bell, Dani Erickson, Mitch Ruedebusch, Dan Schmit, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley-Carter, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, John Betchkal Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 8. Resolution to Charge Back Municipalities Due to Incorrect Real Estate Taxes Motion: Motion to Approve Resolution to Charge Back Municipalities Due to Incorrect Real Estate Taxes Result: Passed Moved by: Kerry Reis Seconded by: Mike Barcalow Ayes: Jared Bell, Dani Erickson, Mitch Ruedebusch, Dan Schmit, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley-Carter, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, John Betchkal Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 9. Resolution Establishing Library Levy Motion: Motion to Approve Resolution Establishing Library Levy Result: Passed Moved by: Kerry Reis Seconded by: Wayne Roen Ayes: Jared Bell, Dani Erickson, Mitch Ruedebusch, Dan Schmit, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley-Carter, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Page 7 of 68 Greg Tellijohn, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, John Betchkal Nays: Dan Fosterling Abstain: None Notes: 10. Resolution Approving the County Administrator 2025-2026 Work Plan Report and Establishing the County Administrator 2026-2027 Work Plan Motion: Motion to Approve Resolution Approving the County Administrator 2025-2026 Work Plan Report and Establishing the County Administrator 2026-2027 Work Plan AS NOW AMENDED Result: Passed Moved by: Kerry Reis Seconded by: Scott Counter Ayes: Jared Bell, Dani Erickson, Mitch Ruedebusch, Dan Schmit, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley-Carter, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, John Betchkal Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: Motion: Motion to amend line 56 - removing Lake Mallalieu and replace with the language "All of the Counties Waterbodies" Result: Passed Moved by: Daniel Hansen Seconded by: Kerry Reis Ayes: Jared Bell, Dani Erickson, Mitch Ruedebusch, Dan Schmit, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley-Carter, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren Nays: Dan Fosterling, John Betchkal Abstain: None Notes: Request for Future Agenda Items None. Announcements Supervisor Reis noted that the Wisconsin Counties Association has published the Green Book, which will serve as a valuable resource. Administration Witt announced that the WCA Conference is scheduled for September 20 through September 22. Chair Feidler declared that the next county board meeting will be held on October 6, 2026, followed by the Committee of the Whole meeting on October 8, 2026. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m. Page 8 of 68 County Administrator's Financial Report August 2026 FY25 FY25 FY26 FY26 Percent Total Thru August Budget YTD Balance Remaining REVENUES Administrative Revenues 110: General 0000: Default 3,280,115 -831,460 0 -2,708,040 2,708,040 290,773,574,46 4,045,120.00% 110: General 1010: Unallocated 0 - 0 - - - 110: General 1110: County Board & Committees/Commissions 155,935 103,957 192,946 128,631 64,315 33.33% 110: General 1320: Corporation Counsel 961,625 640,586 1,370,623 682,015 688,609 50.24% 110: General 1410: Administrator 519,478 346,340 536,781 357,670 179,110 33.37% 110: General 1420: County Clerk 424,863 286,915 452,135 297,900 154,235 34.11% 110: General 1430: Human Resources 621,340 414,227 658,967 439,311 219,656 33.33% 110: General 1440: Elections 85,647 65,964 109,500 80,413 29,087 26.56% 110: General 1450: Information Technology 2,826,077 1,909,648 2,895,192 1,963,799 931,393 32.17% 110: General 1510: Finance 675,808 452,072 726,195 479,258 246,937 34.00% 110: General 1520: County Treasurer 619,704 474,492 475,046 386,254 88,792 18.69% 110: General 1610: Facilities 2,482,315 1,596,847 2,271,706 1,536,819 734,887 32.35% 110: General 5110: Library 1,869,030 1,246,020 2,059,189 1,372,793 686,396 33.33% 295: Dog License All Cost Centers 21,408 16,440 20,000 15,140 4,860 24.30% Debt Service Funds All Cost Centers 11,573,008 7,643,833 11,335,121 7,356,747 3,978,374 35.10% Internal Service Funds All Cost Centers 15,709,465 10,097,231 15,415,000 10,407,176 5,007,824 32.49% Subtotal Administrative Revenues 41,825,817 24,463,112 38,518,400 22,795,885 15,722,515 40.82% Community Development Revenues 110: General 1710: Register of Deeds 646,229 402,573 593,784 524,889 68,895 11.60% 110: General 3600: Sanitation 79,220 36,768 77,661 36,768 40,893 52.66% 110: General 5400: Recreation Facilities 80,000 53,333 80,000 53,333 26,667 33.33% 110: General 5620: UW Extension 70,132 47,321 117,627 81,708 35,919 30.54% 110: General 6400: Zoning Dept 2,414,906 1,557,151 2,274,315 1,647,633 626,682 27.55% 110: General 6700: Economic Development Corp 115,500 77,000 115,500 77,000 38,500 33.33% 120: Parks All Cost Centers 1,236,372 658,321 1,012,461 888,496 123,964 12.24% 125: Recycling All Cost Centers 205,543 204,649 204,801 201,898 2,903 1.42% 130: Land and Water Conservation All Cost Centers 927,132 232,581 818,677 451,203 367,474 44.89% 250: Land Records Retained Fees All Cost Centers 153,356 99,572 135,000 140,515 -5,515 -4.09% 270: Pesticide Training All Cost Centers 325 325 0 - - - Subtotal Community Development Revenues 5,928,715 3,369,595 5,429,826 4,103,445 1,326,381 24.43% Health and Human Services Revenues 225: Health and Human Services 4110: Public Health 2,404,265 1,525,591 2,101,014 1,498,724 602,290 28.67% 225: Health and Human Services 4310: Behavioral Health 6,375,135 4,447,710 6,047,054 4,066,771 1,980,284 32.75% 225: Health and Human Services 4320: CCS 4,601,285 1,203,110 5,593,794 1,352,273 4,241,521 75.83% Print Date September 25, 2026 Page 9 of 68 County Administrator's Financial Report August 2026 FY25 FY25 FY26 FY26 Percent Total Thru August Budget YTD Balance Remaining 225: Health and Human Services 4410: Economic Support 1,475,122 700,133 1,308,944 712,794 596,150 45.54% 225: Health and Human Services 4510: Children Services 8,154,366 4,544,880 8,872,145 5,241,984 3,630,161 40.92% 225: Health and Human Services 4610: Aging & Disability Resource Center 2,835,648 1,760,329 2,861,231 1,790,072 1,071,159 37.44% 225: Health and Human Services 4920: Health & Human Services Administration 2,095,947 1,020,858 2,039,531 935,960 1,103,571 54.11% 610: Health Center Campus 4210: Skilled Nursing Facility 7,627,032 4,976,520 8,787,386 4,960,811 3,826,574 43.55% 610: Health Center Campus 4230: Kitty Rhoades (Dementia) 541,545 384,208 1,629,889 311,734 1,318,155 80.87% 610: Health Center Campus 4240: Orchard View 2,219,057 1,517,489 2,492,609 1,563,700 928,908 37.27% 110: General 4710: Veterans Services 365,352 238,877 366,907 252,632 114,275 31.15% Subtotal HHS Revenues 38,694,755 22,319,705 42,100,504 22,687,455 19,413,050 46.11% Transportation Revenues 650: Highway All Cost Centers 23,146,973 15,949,036 23,274,441 15,353,596 7,920,845 34.03% Subtotal Transportation Revenues 23,146,973 15,949,036 23,274,441 15,353,596 7,920,845 34.03% Public Protection Revenues 110: General 1210: Circuit Court 1,053,449 699,451 1,176,332 783,593 392,738 33.39% 110: General 1220: Clerk of Courts 2,630,219 1,852,249 2,541,666 2,028,689 512,978 20.18% 110: General 1240: Medical Examiner 515,975 331,329 507,471 348,805 158,666 31.27% 110: General 1250: Justice Services 1,043,222 685,787 1,047,156 667,034 380,122 36.30% 110: General 1310: District Attorney 1,565,793 973,479 1,675,414 1,053,213 622,201 37.14% 110: General 1330: Child Support 932,662 445,740 996,265 544,110 452,156 45.39% 110: General 2110: Law Enforcement 11,261,589 7,326,332 11,303,391 7,541,221 3,762,171 33.28% 110: General 2700: Correction and Detention 5,481,102 3,572,667 5,378,988 3,549,498 1,829,490 34.01% 110: General 2510: Emergency Management 498,410 94,627 220,175 93,731 126,444 57.43% 110: General 2600: Emergency Communication 2,660,791 1,761,603 2,755,371 1,848,476 906,895 32.91% 280: Jail Improvement All Cost Centers 67,021 41,627 0 43,184 -43,184 - 285: K-9 All Cost Centers 48,343 16,158 0 41,102 -41,102 - 286: Drug Task Force All Cost Centers 33,311 23,597 0 48,618 -48,618 - 287: County Drug Fund All Cost Centers 46,402 18,332 0 4,845 -4,845 - 290: Stop Drug All Cost Centers 0 - 0 - - - Subtotal Public Protection Revenues 27,838,289 17,842,979 27,602,229 18,596,119 9,006,110 32.63% Total Revenues 137,434,548 83,944,427 136,925,400 83,536,499 53,388,901 38.99% EXPENSES Administrative Expenses 110: General 1010: Unallocated 4,000,000 - 0 - - - 110: General 1110: County Board & Committees/Commissions 121,063 86,158 192,946 105,277 87,669 45.44% Print Date September 25, 2026 Page 10 of 68 County Administrator's Financial Report August 2026 FY25 FY25 FY26 FY26 Percent Total Thru August Budget YTD Balance Remaining 110: General 1320: Corporation Counsel 960,595 596,441 1,370,623 650,483 720,140 52.54% 110: General 1410: Administrator 474,788 278,199 536,781 303,514 233,267 43.46% 110: General 1420: County Clerk 391,298 261,946 452,135 248,359 203,775 45.07% 110: General 1430: Human Resources 606,138 342,390 658,967 328,272 330,695 50.18% 110: General 1440: Elections 55,464 54,651 109,500 60,364 49,136 44.87% 110: General 1450: Information Technology 2,771,056 1,993,671 2,895,192 1,949,365 945,826 32.67% 110: General 1510: Finance 669,645 436,791 726,195 388,800 337,395 46.46% 110: General 1520: County Treasurer 469,555 335,825 475,046 323,065 151,981 31.99% 110: General 1610: Facilities 2,368,140 1,400,743 2,271,706 1,466,034 805,671 35.47% 110: General 5110: Library 1,843,915 1,843,915 2,059,189 2,059,189 0 0.00% 295: Dog License All Cost Centers 18,898 14,433 20,000 13,905 6,095 30.47% Debt Service Funds All Cost Centers 10,947,407 10,700,550 11,335,121 10,941,745 393,376 3.47% Internal Service Funds All Cost Centers 14,645,818 8,908,710 15,415,000 9,436,473 5,978,527 38.78% Subtotal Administrative Expenses 40,343,780 27,254,421 38,518,400 28,274,847 10,243,553 26.59% Community Development Expenses 110: General 1710: Register of Deeds 572,924 362,885 593,784 365,653 228,131 38.42% 110: General 3600: Sanitation 70,093 18,326 77,661 14,710 62,951 81.06% 110: General 5200: Park Properties 36 36 0 - - - 110: General 5400: Recreation Facilities 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 0 0.00% 110: General 5620: UW Extension 142,859 79,759 117,627 52,374 65,253 55.47% 110: General 6100: Resources Land & Water Conservation 15,726 15,677 0 0 0 - 110: General 6400: Zoning Dept 2,157,942 1,433,264 2,274,315 1,344,310 930,005 40.89% 110: General 6700: Economic Development Corp 116,322 87,287 115,500 86,625 28,875 25.00% 120: Parks All Cost Centers 1,252,625 712,051 1,012,461 612,523 399,938 39.50% 125: Recycling All Cost Centers 203,961 172,541 204,801 152,879 51,922 25.35% 130: Land and Water Conservation All Cost Centers 888,607 410,236 818,677 618,840 199,837 24.41% 250: Land Records Retained Fees All Cost Centers 134,707 106,325 135,000 108,676 26,324 19.50% 270: Pesticide Training All Cost Centers 150 150 0 - - - Subtotal Community Development Expenses 5,635,953 3,478,538 5,429,826 3,436,590 1,993,235 36.71% Health and Human Services Expenses 225: Health and Human Services 4110: Public Health 1,963,491 1,164,521 2,101,014 1,285,246 815,768 38.83% 225: Health and Human Services 4310: Behavioral Health 7,038,297 4,194,429 6,047,054 3,954,098 2,092,956 34.61% 225: Health and Human Services 4320: CCS 4,827,693 2,967,113 5,593,794 3,032,793 2,561,001 45.78% 225: Health and Human Services 4410: Economic Support 1,195,164 744,655 1,308,944 808,736 500,208 38.21% 225: Health and Human Services 4510: Children Services 8,147,799 5,193,171 8,872,145 4,799,192 4,072,953 45.91% 225: Health and Human Services 4610: Aging & Disability Resource Center 2,769,446 1,736,741 2,861,231 1,727,054 1,134,177 39.64% Print Date September 25, 2026 Page 11 of 68 County Administrator's Financial Report August 2026 FY25 FY25 FY26 FY26 Percent Total Thru August Budget YTD Balance Remaining 225: Health and Human Services 4920: Health & Human Services Administration 2,096,987 1,379,984 2,039,531 1,530,069 509,462 24.98% 610: Health Center Campus 4210: Skilled Nursing Facility 7,345,076 4,679,147 8,787,386 4,851,981 3,935,405 44.78% 610: Health Center Campus 4230: Kitty Rhoades (Dementia) 593,917 496,801 1,629,889 512,385 1,117,504 68.56% 610: Health Center Campus 4240: Orchard View 2,426,920 1,695,192 2,492,609 1,419,789 1,072,820 43.04% 110: General 4710: Veterans Services 349,784 219,976 366,907 233,970 132,937 36.23% Subtotal HHS Expenses 38,754,572 24,471,729 42,100,504 24,155,313 17,945,192 42.62% Transportation Expenses 650: Highway All Cost Centers 22,659,752 12,491,909 23,274,441 12,948,466 10,325,975 44.37% Subtotal Transportation Expenses 22,659,752 12,491,909 23,274,441 12,948,466 10,325,975 44.37% Public Protection Expenses 110: General 1210: Circuit Court 1,037,121 661,997 1,176,332 671,371 504,961 42.93% 110: General 1220: Clerk of Courts 2,547,347 1,501,462 2,541,666 1,567,864 973,803 38.31% 110: General 1240: Medical Examiner 452,661 320,125 507,471 230,830 276,641 54.51% 110: General 1250: Justice Services 861,690 528,981 1,047,156 504,187 542,969 51.85% 110: General 1310: District Attorney 1,428,863 883,681 1,675,414 948,029 727,385 43.42% 110: General 1330: Child Support 942,481 585,037 996,265 593,904 402,361 40.39% 110: General 2110: Law Enforcement 11,065,043 6,944,764 11,303,391 7,152,064 4,151,328 36.73% 110: General 2700: Correction and Detention 4,955,819 3,057,177 5,378,988 3,326,152 2,052,836 38.16% 110: General 2510: Emergency Management 493,484 136,540 220,175 117,277 102,899 46.73% 110: General 2600: Emergency Communication 2,566,086 1,675,373 2,755,371 1,807,992 947,379 34.38% 280: Jail Improvement All Cost Centers 46,816 36,771 0 60,956 -60,956 - 285: K-9 All Cost Centers 52,580 20,859 0 42,124 -42,124 - 286: Drug Task Force All Cost Centers 30,215 16,241 0 23,124 -23,124 - 287: County Drug Fund All Cost Centers 61,551 30,322 0 13,708 -13,708 - 290: Stop Drug All Cost Centers 0 14 0 - - - Subtotal Public Protection Expenses 26,541,756 16,399,343 27,602,229 17,059,578 10,542,651 38.19% Total Expenses 133,935,812 84,095,940 136,925,400 85,874,794 51,050,606 37.28% Report Total 3,498,736 -151,513 0 -2,338,295 - - Print Date September 25, 2026 Page 12 of 68 2026 St. Croix County Capital Improvement Plan Project Status Report Dated: August 31, 2026 Year Prior Prior Years 2026 2026 Remaining Revenues: Budgets Actual Budget YTD Balance Property/Asset Sales 150,000 150,685 Grants/Other Govts 1,778,744 Bonds & Interest - 95,774 Total Revenues 1,928,744 246,459 Expenses: General Public Buildings 7140 10001 2026 Building Remodeling/Furniture/Plumbing 200,000 129,013 70,987 7320 10004 2026 Fleet Vehicle Replacement 260,000 229,410 30,590 7140 10005 2026 Equipment/Electrical Equipment 65,000 64,142 Closed 7140 10006 2026 HVAC Replacement 125,000 129,045 Closed 7140 10007 2026 Safety and Security 45,000 44,064 Closed 7140 10106 2022 Government Center Expansion79,743,000 80,060,553 291,074 (608,627) 7140 10110 2026 GC South Parking Lot 150,000 80,820 69,180 Information Technology 7150 10002 2026 IT Recurring Projects 150,000 149,987 Closed Health & Human Services 7160 10003 2026 replacement vehicles for ADRC 55,000 31,530 23,470 Public Protection 7210 10000 2026 Squad Cars 550,000 499,980 50,020 7210 10135 2026 Squad Car Tablet Replacement 129,000 128,855 Closed Highway 7310 10115 2025 Hudson Highway Facility Replacement7,400,000 2,407,601 3,797,564 1,194,835 Emergency Services 7260 10102 2025 Network Switches Microwave Radio Infrastructure273,000 256,835 39,122 closed 7260 10142 2026 DC Battery power replacement 60,000 59,895 Closed Medical Examiner 7120 10080 2026 Stryker Power Pro XT Stretcher 16,000 12,789 Closed Parks 7620 10075 2026 HWY 35 bike Loop Trail - Phase II 27,799 2,236,000 55,782 2,152,419 7620 10035 2026 Parks Equipment 35,000 27,891 7,109 7620 10098 2026 Park Entrance Kiosks 50,000 50,000 Closed 7620 10099 2024 Glen Hills campground flush station920,000 969,408 (20,850) (28,558) 7620 10088 2025 GHP Whipering Oaks restroom building200,000 22,146 177,854 Closed 7620 10125 2026 Eckert Blufflands Park Development1,500,000 6,321 500,000 2,398 1,991,282 Total Expenses90,036,000 83,750,664 4,626,000 5,980,365 5,589,890 January 1, 2026 Fund Balance 21,332,612 Plus 2026 Revenues 246,459 Minus 2026 Expenses 5,980,365 Current Ending Fund Balance 15,598,706 Reserved for Approved Projects 5,589,890 Unreserved Fund Balance 10,008,816 Page 13 of 68 County Wide Cash & Investments Wells Fargo & US Bank Balance $3,139,868.36 LGIP - State Investment Pool 12,230,457.89 Investments with Advisor 67,423,083.84 Bond Investment 1,680,553.08 TOTAL 84,473,963.17 2026 / 2025 2025 / 2024 2024 / 2023 Vehicle Registration Fees 41170 2026 2025 2024 2023 Variance Variance Variance Annual Budget 1,695,000.00 1,750,000.00 875,000.00 865,000.00 (55,000.00) 875,000.00 10,000.00 Budget per Month 141,250.00 145,833.33 72,916.67 72,083.33 (4,583.33) 72,916.67 833.33 January registrations (rec'd in February) 133,411.21 135,921.40 87,557.88 63,709.13 (2,510.19) 48,363.52 23,848.75 February registrations (rec'd in March) 133,985.55 127,742.01 118,878.62 62,764.89 6,243.54 8,863.39 56,113.73 March registrations (rec'd in April) 166,187.00 159,990.63 137,072.00 81,873.51 6,196.37 22,918.63 55,198.49 April registrations (rec'd in May) 165,737.55 153,301.87 154,860.00 75,579.00 12,435.68 (1,558.13) 79,281.00 May registrations (rec'd in June) 156,894.51 169,280.00 155,872.75 82,375.50 (12,385.49) 13,407.25 73,497.25 June registrations (rec'd in July) 169,072.08 162,334.00 152,334.50 81,374.13 6,738.08 9,999.50 70,960.37 July registrations (rec'd in August) 167,298.44 162,647.00 143,486.25 79,360.88 4,651.44 19,160.75 64,125.37 August registrations (rec'd in September) 137,754.00 170,786.00 79,445.12 (33,032.00) 91,340.88 September registrations (rec'd in October) 174,073.25 162,758.51 69,739.00 11,314.74 93,019.51 October registrations (rec'd in November) 154,295.50 153,435.96 70,785.00 859.54 82,650.96 November registrations (rec'd in December) 118,007.00 118,398.00 66,472.90 (391.00) 51,925.10 December registrations (rec'd in January) 129,166.74 129,439.88 62,012.10 (273.14) 67,427.78 Totals 1,092,586.34 1,784,513.40 1,684,880.35 875,491.16 21,369.43 99,633.05 809,389.19 Average Month 156,083.76 148,709.45 140,406.70 72,957.60 2026 / 2025 2025 / 2024 2024 / 2023 Sales Tax Progress 41220 2026 2025 2024 2023 Variance Variance Variance Annual Budget 13,797,187.00 12,537,000.00 11,600,000.00 10,500,000.00 1,260,187.00 937,000.00 1,100,000.00 Budget per Month 1,149,765.58 1,044,750.00 966,666.67 875,000.00 105,015.58 78,083.33 91,666.67 January (rec'd in March) 954,386.87 810,022.86 800,671.86 783,190.93 144,364.01 9,351.00 17,480.93 February (rec'd in April) 956,817.08 785,796.25 581,576.20 723,882.01 171,020.83 204,220.05 (142,305.81) March (rec'd in May) 1,130,289.92 1,176,506.73 1,260,438.65 935,748.93 (46,216.81) (83,931.92) 324,689.72 April (rec'd in June) 1,076,740.74 855,706.78 912,048.26 1,251,098.80 221,033.96 (56,341.48) (339,050.54) May (rec'd in July) 1,278,028.74 1,551,604.61 949,715.53 1,038,445.70 (273,575.87) 601,889.08 (88,730.17) June (rec'd in August) 1,207,847.34 1,231,677.54 1,274,785.88 1,364,100.14 (23,830.20) (43,108.34) (89,314.26) July (rec'd in September) 1,054,431.19 1,033,141.16 1,120,065.36 21,290.03 (86,924.20) August (rec'd in October) 1,474,520.00 1,121,069.13 908,168.26 353,450.87 212,900.87 September (rec'd in November) 856,532.63 1,277,272.72 1,294,012.64 (420,740.09) (16,739.92) October (rec'd in December) 1,162,147.44 960,406.06 1,011,113.57 201,741.38 (50,707.51) November (rec'd in January) 1,084,486.56 1,349,867.36 691,494.45 (265,380.80) 658,372.91 December (rec'd in February) 1,146,727.61 1,006,555.96 1,511,369.72 140,171.65 (504,813.76) Totals 6,604,110.69 13,190,160.20 12,527,548.77 12,632,690.51 192,795.92 662,611.43 (105,141.74) Average Month 1,100,685.12 1,099,180.02 1,043,962.40 1,052,724.21 ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MONTHLY REPORT As of August 31, 2026 Page 14 of 68 Initial Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of $20,000,000 General Obligation Promisorry Notes Cover Memo To: Administration Committee From: Ken Witt, County Administrator Date: October 6, 2026 Agenda Item: Initial Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of $20,000,000 General Obligation Promisorry Notes Background Information: An initial resolution authorizing debt is the first step towards the issuance of debt. This resolution requires a 3/4 vote of the entire County Board, requiring 15 yes votes. Page 15 of 68 Resolution No. 29 (2026) INITIAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $20,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION PROMISSORY NOTES 1 WHEREAS, the County Board of Supervisors of St. Croix County, Wisconsin (the 2 “County”) hereby finds and determines that it is necessary, desirable and in the best interest of 3 the County to issue, pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Chapter 67, general obligation promissory 4 notes in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for public purposes, including paying the cost of 5 constructing communication systems with equipment, and other authorized CIP projects 6 (collectively, the “Project”); 7 8 WHEREAS, the County Board finds and determines that the Project is within the 9 County’s power to undertake and serves a “public purpose” as that term is defined in Wis. Stat. § 10 67.04(1)(b); and 11 12 WHEREAS, it is desirable to borrow the funds needed for the Project through the issuance 13 of general obligation promissory notes pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Chapter 67. 14 15 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors 16 that there shall be issued general obligation promissory notes of the County in a principal amount 17 not to exceed $20,000,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of the Project. There be and 18 hereby is levied on all the taxable property in the County a direct, annual tax in such years and in 19 such amounts as are sufficient to pay when due the principal and interest on such notes. 20 21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors that: 22 23 Section 1. Authorization of Notes. For the purpose of financing the Project, the County 24 shall issue general obligation promissory notes designated “General Obligation Promissory 25 Notes” (the “Notes”). 26 27 Section 2. Sale of the Notes. The County Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes and 28 directs that the Notes be offered for public sale. At a subsequent meeting, the County Board of 29 Supervisors shall consider such bids for the Notes as may have been received and take action 30 thereon. 31 32 Section 3. Official Notice of Sale. The County Administrator (in consultation with the 33 County's municipal advisor, Ehlers & Associates, Inc. (“Ehlers”)) is hereby authorized and 34 directed to cause the sale of the Notes to be publicized at such times and in such manner as the 35 County Administrator may determine and to cause copies of a complete Notice of Sale and other 36 pertinent data to be forwarded to interested bidders as the County Administrator may determine. 37 38 Section 4. Official Statement. The County Administrator (in consultation with Ehlers) 39 shall also cause an Official Statement to be prepared and distributed. The appropriate County 40 officials shall determine when the Official Statement is final for purposes of Securities and Page 16 of 68 Resolution No. 29 (2026) INITIAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $20,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION PROMISSORY NOTES 41 Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12 and shall certify said Statement, such certification to 42 constitute full authorization of such Statement under this Resolution. 43 44 Section 5. Conflicting Resolutions; Severability; Effective Date. All prior resolutions, 45 rules or other actions of the County Board of Supervisors or any parts thereof in conflict with the 46 provisions hereof shall be, and the same are, hereby rescinded insofar as the same may so 47 conflict. In the event that any one or more provisions hereof shall for any reason be held to be 48 illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provisions hereof. The 49 foregoing shall take effect immediately upon adoption and approval in the manner provided by 50 law. Administration Committee Recommended MOVER: Wayne Roen SECONDER: Scott Counter AYES: Mike Barcalow, Scott Counter, Bob Feidler, Kerry Reis, Wayne Roen EXCUSED: None St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action: This Resolution was ADOPTED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors on October 6, 2026: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Bob Feidler, County Board Chair Christine Hines, County Clerk Page 17 of 68 St. Croix County, WI County Board Meeting Communication Towers Financing October 6, 2026 Page 18 of 68 2 • The Municipal bond market remains favorable for high- quality, higher-grade credits • River Falls (Aa2) received 6 bids and sold a 20-year Bank- Qualified G.O. Issue at a 4.23% TIC on Sept 22 • Recent rate volatility has been driven by inflation uncertainty, Treasury market movements, Federal Reserve policy, and geopolitical events. Municipal Bond Market Update 20 YEAR TREND IN MUNICIPAL BOND INDICES The Bond Buyer “20 Bond Index” (BBI) show s average yields on a group of municipal bonds that mature in 20 years and have an average rating equivalent to Moody’s Aa2 and S&P’s AA. Page 19 of 68 3  Finance approximately $20 million for Communication Towers Project costs  Issue debt over two calendar years  Limit qualified tax-exempt debt issuance to $10 million or less in each calendar year to preserve Bank Qualified eligibility  Bank-Qualified financing may provide lower interest rates and reduced overall borrowing costs Background Page 20 of 68 4 • General Obligation Debt Maximum Term is 20 Years from Issue Date • Estimated Interest Rates are conservative – “Aa1” + 50 bps • 20 Year Issue is typically prepayable starting after year eight • Fixed interest rates Estimated 2027 G.O. Promissory Notes Debt Service Schedule and Sources and Uses Year Ending Principal (6/1) Est. Rate 1 Interest Total 2028 130,000 3.74% 655,116 785,116 2029 340,000 3.81% 444,763 784,763 2030 355,000 3.89% 431,381 786,381 2031 370,000 4.00% 417,077 787,077 2032 385,000 4.09% 401,803 786,803 2033 400,000 4.16% 385,610 785,610 2034 420,000 4.24% 368,386 788,386 2035 435,000 4.34% 350,043 785,043 2036 455,000 4.46% 330,457 785,457 2037 480,000 4.50% 309,510 789,510 2038 500,000 4.55% 287,335 787,335 2039 520,000 4.60% 264,000 784,000 2040 550,000 4.65% 239,253 789,253 2041 575,000 4.70% 212,953 787,953 2042 600,000 4.75% 185,190 785,190 2043 630,000 4.80% 155,820 785,820 2044 660,000 4.85% 124,695 784,695 2045 695,000 4.90% 91,663 786,663 2046 730,000 4.95% 56,568 786,568 2047 770,000 5.00% 19,250 789,250 Total 10,000,000 5,730,870 15,730,870 Totals Issue Summary Dated Date: 6/22/2026 First Interest Payment: 6/1/2028 First Principal Payment: 6/1/2028 True Interest Cost (TIC): 4.83% All Inclusive Cost (AIC): 5.00% Est. Sources and Uses Sources Par Amount of Bonds 10,000,000 Total Sources $10,000,000 Uses Total Underwriter's Discount 125,000 Costs of Issuance 146,500 Deposit to Project Construction Fund 9,728,500 Total Uses 10,000,000 Page 21 of 68 5 General Obligation Borrowing Capacity • Equalized Value: $19,907,624,100 • G.O. Debt Limit: $995,381,205 • Debt Outstanding with 2027/28 Issues: $112,560,000 • Remaining Capacity: $882,821,205 Page 22 of 68 6 County Projected Debt Levy • 2027 Projected Debt Levy: $10.802 million • 2028 Projected Debt Levy: $11.483 million • 2029 Projected Debt Levy: $11.755 million Note: Potential Jail project not included in Levy projections Page 23 of 68 7 Example Debt Issuance Timeline Sept 8. Administration Committee Meeting to Consider Debt Authorizing Resolution Oct 6. County Board Meeting to Review Finance Plan and Adopt Initial Resolution May 4. County Board Meeting to approve Set Sale Resolution and Pre-Sale Report May 18. Rating Call June 1. Board of Supervisors Meeting to Award Sale of the Notes June 22. Estimated closing Page 24 of 68 8 A Q & Page 25 of 68 9 Ehlers is the joint marketing name of the following affiliated businesses (collectively, the “Affiliates”): Ehlers & Associates, Inc. (“EA”), a municipal advisor registered with the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (“MSRB”) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”); Ehlers Investment Partners, LLC (“EIP”), an SEC registered investment adviser; and Bond Trust Services Corporation (“BTS”), a holder of a limited banking charter issued by the State of Minnesota. Where an activity requires registration as a municipal advisor pursuant to Section 15B of the Exchange Act of 1934 (Financial Management Planning and Debt Issuance & Management), such activity is or will be performed by EA; where an activity requires registration as an investment adviser pursuant to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Investments and Treasury Management), such activity is or will be performed by EIP; and where an activity requires licensing as a bank pursuant to applicable state law (paying agent services shown under Debt Issuance & Management), such activity is or will be performed by BTS. Activities not requiring registration may be performed by any Affiliate. This communication does not constitute an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any investment (including without limitation, any municipal financial product, municipal security, or other security) or agreement with respect to any investment strategy or program. This communication is offered without charge to clients, friends, and prospective clients of the Affiliates as a source of general information about the services Ehlers provides. This communication is neither advice nor a recommendation by any Affiliate to any person with respect to any municipal financial product, municipal security, or other security, as such terms are defined pursuant to Section 15B of the Exchange Act of 1934 and rules of the MSRB. This communication does not constitute investment advice by any Affiliate that purports to meet the objectives or needs of any person pursuant to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 or applicable state law. Important Disclosures Page 26 of 68 St. Croix County - CIP Project Timelines Preliminary Schedule Forecast 8/25/2026 Year Quarter 123412341234123412341234 COMMUNICATION PROJECT Budget & Concept Plan Detailed Design Site Identification/Acquisition Environmental Approvals Landlord Approvals Procurement / Towers & Shelters Tower & Shelter Construction Connectivit y to New Sites New Site Construction Existin g Site Retrofits Frequency Coordination FCC Licensing Procurement RFP Vendor Proposal Prep Proposal Analysis Contract Award (Fixed RF, Consoles, Subscribers) Vendor Fixed Equipment Orders Vendor Factory Staging Delivery of Subscriber Radios Mobile Radio Installs End User /Dispatch Training Fixed RF Equipment Install Console Upgrade Install Drive Testing Beneficial Use As Built Documentation Project Closeout JAIL PROJECT Issue CM & Design RFPs Preconstruction/Design Phase Bid Package 1 Bid Package 2 Material Procurement Construction Post Construction Closeout Bonding Bank Qualified $10M Bank Qualified $10M Right Size Final Bond $50 203120302026 2027 2028 2029 Page 27 of 68 Year Eq. Value Debt Levy Debt Rate 2006 721783320 0 1,984,838 0.27499083 8 2007 801210150 0 1,990,498 0.24843644 3 2008 826770050 0 2,530,480 0.30606817 5 2009 857628290 0 2,766,304 0.32255279 3 2010 810428430 0 1,876,001 0.23148262 5 2011 750129740 0 1,811,657 0.24151248 8 2012 718888440 0 1,941,777 0.27010825 2 2013 677186990 0 1,476,139 0.21798100 4 2014 700683200 0 1,273,711 0.18178129 6 2015 743043190 0 1,507,676 0.20290556 7 2016 789428020 0 2,160,212 0.27364268 1 2017 842109690 0 2,436,804 0.28936895 4 2018 902264980 0 4,037,102 0.44744083 9 2019 946151860 0 4,619,216 0.48821084 6 2020 1036377490 0 5,843,133 0.56380354 2 2021 1119907910 0 5,802,620 0.51813367 4 2022 1211666000 0 5,722,077 0.47224870 6 2023 1416535490 0 10,712,540 0.75624931 9 2024 1596084440 0 10,584,462 0.66315175 7 2025 1722811350 0 10,286,772 0.59709218 9 2026 1818116030 0 10,285,121 0.56570212 4 2027 1935756200 0 10,811,729 0.55852741 2 2028 20519015720 11,457,653 0.5583919 4 2029 21750156663 11,688,280 0.53738831 3 2030 23055166063 15,613,984 0.67724448 2 2031 2443847602 7 15,166,078 0.62058198 7 2032 2590478458 8 15,003,911 0.57919458 7 2033 2745907166 4 14,848,443 0.54074817 9 2034 2910661596 4 14,746,239 0.50662842 5 2035 30853012921 14,773,22 9 0.47882613 7 2036 32704193697 14,300,249 0.43726040 6 2037 34666445318 14,072,714 0.40594626 5 2038 36746432037 13,782,813 0.37507894 6 Nursing Home Highway Shop Jail Special Needs Cells GC Expansion Hudson Hwy Shop Communication Project $20M Jail $50M 2028 start 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 2006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027 20282029203020312032203320342035203620372038 Debt Service Levy Rate Page 28 of 68 Year Eq. Value Debt Levy Debt Rate 2006 721783320 0 1,984,838 0.27499083 8 2007 801210150 0 1,990,498 0.24843644 3 2008 826770050 0 2,530,480 0.30606817 5 2009 857628290 0 2,766,304 0.32255279 3 2010 810428430 0 1,876,001 0.23148262 5 2011 750129740 0 1,811,657 0.24151248 8 2012 718888440 0 1,941,777 0.27010825 2 2013 677186990 0 1,476,139 0.21798100 4 2014 700683200 0 1,273,711 0.18178129 6 2015 743043190 0 1,507,676 0.20290556 7 2016 789428020 0 2,160,212 0.27364268 1 2017 842109690 0 2,436,804 0.28936895 4 2018 902264980 0 4,037,102 0.44744083 9 2019 946151860 0 4,619,216 0.48821084 6 2020 1036377490 0 5,843,133 0.56380354 2 2021 1119907910 0 5,802,620 0.51813367 4 2022 1211666000 0 5,722,077 0.47224870 6 2023 1416535490 0 10,712,540 0.75624931 9 2024 1596084440 0 10,584,462 0.66315175 7 2025 1722811350 0 10,286,772 0.59709218 9 2026 1818116030 0 10,285,121 0.56570212 4 2027 1935756200 0 10,811,729 0.55852741 2 2028 20519015720 11,457,653 0.5583919 4 2029 21750156663 11,688,280 0.53738831 3 2030 23055166063 11,613,984 0.50374757 5 2031 2443847602 7 11,246,078 0.46017918 6 2032 2590478458 8 11,163,911 0.43095942 2 2033 2745907166 4 10,988,443 0.40017532 8 2034 2910661596 4 10,970,239 0.37689846 9 2035 30853012921 10,931,22 9 0.354300211 2036 32704193697 15,518,249 0.47450333 6 2037 34666445318 15,340,714 0.44252342 2 2038 36746432037 15,120,813 0.41149064 4 Nursing Home Highway Shop Jail Special Needs Cells GC Expansion Hudson Hwy Shop Communication Project $20M Jail $105M 2033 start 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 2006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027 20282029203020312032203320342035203620372038 Debt Service Levy Rate Page 29 of 68 Resolution Approving Reclassification and Compensation Adjustment Plan for Health Care Campus Positions Cover Memo To: Administration Committee From: Ken Witt, County Administrator Audrie Haycraft, Human Resources Director Date: October 6, 2026 Agenda Item: Resolution Approving Reclassification and Compensation Adjustment Plan for Health Care Campus Positions Background Information: Health Care Campus Compensation Regrade Proposal Purpose Human Resources is requesting approval to regrade several St. Croix County Health Care Campus positions and adjust selected shift differentials effective October 11, 2026. The purpose of these changes is to improve the County's competitiveness within the local health care labor market, address wage compression created by significant movement between grades, preserve internal equity among current employees, and support the Health Care Campus’ ability to recruit and retain qualified nursing and direct-care staff. Background and Market Review Human Resources reviewed compensation for Health Care Campus positions using both traditional comparable-county data and current wage information from nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and memory care facilities within the Hudson and surrounding labor market. For purposes of this analysis, Human Resources compared the minimum published wage for each comparable position, representing the employer's established starting or entry rate. The median starting rate represents the median of those published minimum rates. The County's compensation philosophy is to maintain starting wages at or slightly above the market median to support competitive recruitment while maintaining an appropriate wage progression for experience and tenure. When looking strictly at comparable counties, St. Croix County remains generally aligned with median starting wages. However, the Health Care Campus does not recruit employees solely from other county governments. It competes directly with private nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the western Wisconsin, eastern Twin Cities metropolitan area for the same limited pool of qualified employees. The market review identified several Health Care Campus positions where the County's current wage structure is below the local labor market. The County last regraded Health Care Campus positions in October 2024 in response to similar market pressures. Since that time, wages offered by competing health care employers have continued to increase, prompting Human Resources to reevaluate the County's competitive position within the local labor market. The current market review indicates that additional targeted adjustments are warranted for several Health Care Campus classifications. Summary of Compensation Analysis The market data demonstrates that no single comparison point applies uniformly across all Health Care Campus positions. For some classifications, comparable-county wages remain competitive, while local private-sector wages are significantly higher. For others, Minnesota's nursing home minimum wage creates additional competitive pressure. The Page 30 of 68 proposed grades therefore reflect consideration of the overall labor market rather than an attempt to match any single benchmark. Position Current SCC Starting Rate Local Market Starting Median Rate Comparator Counties Starting Median Rate 2026 MN Nursing Home Minimum Wage Requirement Proposed SCC Starting Rate Certified Nursing Assistant $19.83 $21.09 $19.57 $22.50 $21.87 Registered Nurse $33.92 $39.25 $35.56 n/a $37.40 Personal Care Assistant $17.13 $18.35 $20.34 $19.00 $18.89 Nurse Supervisor $37.40 $39.75 $39.59 n/a $39.26 Certified Medication Aide $21.87 $21.25 $20.52 $23.50 $22.96 Ward Clerk $19.83 $19.22 $20.20 n/a $20.83 * The Minnesota nursing home minimum wage is included because the Health Care Campus competes for nursing and direct-care employees within the eastern Twin Cities labor market, making Minnesota wage requirements relevant to the County's recruitment environment. Requested Position Regrades Human Resources recommends the following position regrades effective October 11, 2026: Position Current Grade Current Minimum Proposed Grade Proposed Minimum Certified Nursing Assistant 14 $19.83 16 $21.87 Ward Clerk 14 $19.83 15 $20.83 Dementia Certified Nursing Assistant 15 $20.83 17 $22.96 Certified Medication Aide 16 $21.87 17 $22.96 Personal Care Assistant 11 $17.13 13 $18.89 Registered Nurse 25 $33.92 27 $37.40 Page 31 of 68 Nurse Supervisor 27 $37.40 28 $39.26 *These recommendations reflect the wage schedule in effect at the time of the proposed October 11, 2026 implementation date. The proposed regrades are intended to address the most significant market gaps and move affected classifications closer to the County's compensation objective of maintaining starting wages at or slightly above the market median. In some classifications, fully reaching the local market median would require additional grade movement that Human Resources does not recommend at this time based on internal equity, supervisory relationships, and fiscal considerations. Proposed Incumbent Step Placement St. Croix County's typical practice when a position is regraded is to place the incumbent at the step in the new grade that is most similar to the employee's current rate without causing a reduction in pay. For several of these classifications, however, the magnitude of the proposed grade movement creates significant compression concerns. Applying the County's typical regrade placement practice alone would result in employees with materially different experience and length of service being placed too closely together within the new wage structure. It could also create equity concerns when comparing experienced incumbents with future new hires. For that reason, Human Resources is requesting approval for the following incumbent placement methodology. For classifications using the step-mapping methodology below, an employee's current step is used to determine the corresponding placement in the new grade. For example, a CNA currently at Step 5 of Grade 14 would move to Step 3 of Grade 16. Position Regrade Incumbent Placement Certified Nursing Assistant Grade 14 → 16 Step 1→1; Steps 2–3→2; Steps 4–5→3; Step 6→4; Step 7→5 Ward Clerk Grade 14 → 15 Step 5 to preserve longevity target-step placement approved in 2025. Dementia Certified Nursing Assistant Grade 15 → 17 Step 1→1; Steps 2–3→2; Steps 4–5→3; Step 6→4; Step 7→5 Certified Medication Aide Grade 16 → 17 Closest step without reduction Personal Care Assistant Grade 11 → 13 Step 1→1; Steps 2–3→2; Step 4→3 Registered Nurse Grade 25 → 27 Closest step + one additional step (Step 3→2; Step 5→3; Step 8→5) Nurse Supervisor Grade 27 → 28 Closest step without reduction Page 32 of 68 Internal Equity and Wage Compression A significant consideration in this proposal is the relationship between current employees, newly hired employees, and supervisory classifications. The purpose of the requested incumbent placements is not to provide additional increases beyond what is justified by the market. Rather, the placement methodology is intended to prevent the regrades themselves from unintentionally creating new internal-equity concerns. If experienced incumbents are moved only to the first available wage in the new grade, employees with several years of County service may end up earning nearly the same as a newly hired employee entering the revised range. This reduces the value of experience and tenure and can undermine the retention benefit the regrade is intended to achieve. The proposed placements preserve a reasonable relationship between employees' existing positions within their current wage ranges while still moving the classifications toward market. Shift Differential Adjustments Human Resources also recommends updating the Health Care Campus's evening and night shift differentials effective October 11, 2026. Differential Current Proposed Weekend Premium $2.00/hour No change – $2.00/hour Shift B Premium $0.50/hour $1.00/hour Shift C Premium $1.00/hour $2.00/hour The local market review indicates that PM-shift differentials commonly range from approximately $1.00–$2.00 per hour, NOC-shift differentials from approximately $2.00–$4.00 per hour, and weekend premiums from approximately $1.00– $3.00 per hour. The proposed adjustments would therefore bring the County closer to prevailing market practices while remaining conservative relative to many competing employers. Recruitment, Retention and Operational Impact The proposed regrades represent an investment in maintaining a stable, qualified Health Care Campus workforce and strengthening the County's ability to compete for employees within the local health care labor market. Competitive wages support the County's ability to attract and retain qualified employees, maintain consistent staffing levels, reduce reliance on higher-cost contract labor, and provide greater continuity of care for residents. The Health Care Campus has previously experienced the positive impact of improved wage competitiveness. In October 2024, the County implemented a regrade of Health Care Campus positions in response to similar market pressures. Following that adjustment, the Health Care Campus experienced increased applicant interest, improved hiring and retention, greater staffing stability, and reduced reliance on contract staffing. Since the 2024 regrade, average contract labor costs have decreased from approximately $75,000 per month to $48,500 per month, a reduction of approximately Page 33 of 68 $26,500 per month, or $318,000 annually. These results demonstrate the operational value of maintaining competitive wages and provide support for continued targeted investment in the Health Care Campus workforce. The total estimated annual cost of the proposed regrades and increased shift differentials is approximately $290,000. While contract staffing will remain necessary when vacancies cannot otherwise be filled, continued improvements in recruitment, retention, and staffing stability provide an opportunity to offset a portion of this investment through reduced reliance on higher-cost contract labor. The proposal is not intended to make St. Croix County the highest-paying employer in the market, but rather to maintain a competitive position and direct a greater portion of staffing expenditures toward the County's own workforce. Requested Approval Human Resources requests approval to implement the following effective October 11, 2026: 1. Regrade the Certified Nursing Assistant position from Grade 14 to Grade 16. 2. Regrade the Ward Clerk position from Grade 14 to Grade 15. 3. Regrade the Dementia Certified Nursing Assistant position from Grade 15 to Grade 17. 4. Regrade the Certified Medication Aide position from Grade 16 to Grade 17. 5. Regrade the Personal Care Assistant position from Grade 11 to Grade 13. 6. Regrade the Registered Nurse–Health Care Campus position from Grade 25 to Grade 27. 7. Regrade the Nurse Supervisor position from Grade 27 to Grade 28. 8. Apply the incumbent step-placement methodology described in this proposal in order to address wage compression and maintain internal equity. 9. Increase the Shift B premium from $0.50 to $1.00 per hour. 10. Increase the Shift C premium from $1.00 to $2.00 per hour. These changes are recommended as a targeted market adjustment intended to improve the Health Care Campus's ability to recruit and retain qualified staff, maintain appropriate internal wage relationships, and remain competitive within the Hudson-area health care labor market while continuing to exercise fiscal restraint. Page 34 of 68 Resolution No. 30 (2026) RESOLUTION APPROVING HEALTH CARE CAMPUS POSTION RECLASSIFICATIONS AND COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS 1 WHEREAS, St. Croix County Human Resources has conducted a review of 2 compensation for positions at the St. Croix County Health Care Campus to evaluate the County's 3 competitiveness within the local health care labor market; and 4 5 WHEREAS, the review considered compensation information from comparable counties 6 as well as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and memory care facilities within the 7 surrounding labor market; and 8 9 WHEREAS, the review identified several Health Care Campus classifications where 10 targeted adjustments are warranted to improve the County's ability to recruit and retain qualified 11 nursing and direct-care employees, address wage compression, and maintain appropriate internal 12 equity; and 13 14 WHEREAS, the proposed changes are consistent with the County's compensation 15 objective of maintaining starting wages at or slightly above the applicable market median while 16 maintaining appropriate wage progression for experience and tenure; and 17 18 WHEREAS, the Health Care Campus experienced improved applicant interest, hiring 19 and retention, and staffing stability following the October 2024 regrade, while average contract 20 labor costs subsequently declined from approximately $75,000 per month to approximately 21 $48,500 per month; and 22 23 WHEREAS, Human Resources recommends that the following Health Care Campus 24 positions be regraded effective October 11, 2026: 25 • Certified Nursing Assistant — Grade 14 to Grade 16; 26 • Ward Clerk — Grade 14 to Grade 15; 27 • Dementia Certified Nursing Assistant — Grade 15 to Grade 17; 28 • Certified Medication Aide — Grade 16 to Grade 17; 29 • Personal Care Assistant — Grade 11 to Grade 13; 30 • Registered Nurse – Health Care Campus — Grade 25 to Grade 27; and 31 • Nurse Supervisor — Grade 27 to Grade 28; and 32 33 WHEREAS, Human Resources recommends the use of a specific incumbent step- 34 placement methodology for the regraded classifications in order to preserve reasonable 35 relationships between employees' existing positions within their wage ranges, recognize 36 experience and tenure, and prevent the regrades from creating additional wage compression or 37 internal equity concerns; and 38 39 WHEREAS, Human Resources further recommends increasing the Health Care Campus 40 Shift B premium from $0.50 to $1.00 per hour and the Shift C premium from $1.00 to $2.00 per Page 35 of 68 Resolution No. 30 (2026) RESOLUTION APPROVING HEALTH CARE CAMPUS POSTION RECLASSIFICATIONS AND COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS 41 hour, effective October 11, 2026, while maintaining the current $2.00 per hour weekend 42 premium; and 43 44 WHEREAS, the total estimated annual cost of the proposed regrades and increased shift 45 differentials is approximately $290,000; and 46 47 WHEREAS, maintaining competitive compensation at the Health Care Campus supports 48 recruitment and retention, staffing stability, continuity of care, and reduced reliance on higher- 49 cost contract staffing. 50 51 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of 52 Supervisors that: 53 1. The Health Care Campus positions identified in this resolution are hereby regraded 54 effective October 11, 2026, as follows: 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 2. The incumbent step-placement methodology recommended by Human Resources is 68 approved for the affected classifications in accordance with the Health Care Campus 69 Compensation Regrade Proposal, including the methodology designed to address wage 70 compression and maintain internal equity. 71 3. The Health Care Campus Shift B premium is increased from $0.50 to $1.00 per hour, 72 effective October 11, 2026. 73 4. The Health Care Campus Shift C premium is increased from $1.00 to $2.00 per hour, 74 effective October 11, 2026. 75 5. The Health Care Campus weekend premium shall remain at $2.00 per hour. 76 6. The County Administrator and Human Resources Director are authorized to take all 77 necessary administrative actions to implement the approved reclassifications, step 78 placements, and shift differential adjustments. 79 80 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective upon 81 adoption, with the compensation changes approved herein effective October 11, 2026. Page 36 of 68 Resolution No. 30 (2026) RESOLUTION APPROVING HEALTH CARE CAMPUS POSTION RECLASSIFICATIONS AND COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS Administration Committee Recommended MOVER: Bob Feidler SECONDER: Mike Barcalow AYES: Mike Barcalow, Scott Counter, Bob Feidler, Kerry Reis, Wayne Roen EXCUSED: None St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action: This Resolution was ADOPTED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors on October 6, 2026: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Bob Feidler, County Board Chair Christine Hines, County Clerk Page 37 of 68 Resolution Adopting the Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment Cover Memo To: Community Development Committee From: Ken Witt, County Administrator Jason Kjeseth, Community Development Director Date: October 6, 2026 Agenda Item: Resolution Adopting the Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment Background Information: Attached for your review is the proposed update to the Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment. These revisions are designed to align our internal operating procedures and evolving County land use ordinances with the preferences of the Board, while maintaining maximum transparency, efficiency, and impartiality. Key changes include streamlining hearing procedures, clarifying duties of the Board, and updating permit revocation guidelines. Staff recommends approval of these updated rules to facilitate orderly proceedings and maintain compliance with statutory mandates. Page 38 of 68 Resolution No. 31 (2026) RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES GOVERNING ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 1 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Board of Adjustment is established pursuant to 2 Wisconsin Statutes § 59.694 as an independent decision-making body to act in a fair and 3 impartial manner, hearing appeals, conditional uses, and variance applications related to County 4 land use ordinances; and 5 6 WHEREAS, from time to time, operating procedures, statutory references, and 7 administrative guidelines governing the Board of Adjustment require formal review and updating 8 to ensure clarity, transparency, and legal compliance; and 9 10 WHEREAS, the updated Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment have 11 been thoroughly reviewed to outline standardized processes for public hearings, member 12 conduct, conflict of interest disclosures, and quorum requirements; and 13 14 WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment and Community Development Committee have 15 reviewed the updated rules and recommends their formal adoption by the County Board of 16 Supervisors. 17 18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Croix County Board of 19 Supervisors does hereby adopt the Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment, a 20 copy of which is on file with the County Clerk and incorporated by reference as the permanent 21 operational guidelines for the Board of Adjustment. 22 23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these rules shall take effect immediately upon 24 passage and shall supersede any previous operating rules or procedures adopted by the County. Community Development Committee Recommended MOVER: Kerry Reis SECONDER: Diana Delaney AYES: Scott Counter, Diana Delaney, Kerry Reis EXCUSED: Dani Erickson, Bob Swanepoel St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action: This Resolution was ADOPTED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors on October 6, 2026: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Bob Feidler, County Board Chair Christine Hines, County Clerk Page 39 of 68 Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment Page 40 of 68 Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment 2 Page 41 of 68 Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment 3 Contents Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment ...........................................................................................1 Article I. General Provisions ...................................................................................................................................6 Section 1. Authority ...........................................................................................................................................6 Section 2. Title ...................................................................................................................................................6 Section 3. Members and Terms .........................................................................................................................6 Section 4. Conflicts of Interest ...........................................................................................................................7 Section 5. Limitations ........................................................................................................................................7 Section 6. Board’s Office ....................................................................................................................................7 Article II. Officers and Duties .................................................................................................................................7 Section 1. Officers ..............................................................................................................................................7 Section 2. Duties of Officers ..............................................................................................................................8 Article III. Meetings ................................................................................................................................................8 Section 1. Time: How Called ..............................................................................................................................8 Section 2. Quorum .............................................................................................................................................8 Section 3. Order of Business ..............................................................................................................................8 Section 4. Robert’s Rules of Order .....................................................................................................................9 Article IV. Powers and Duties of the Board ...........................................................................................................9 Section 1. General Powers .................................................................................................................................9 Section 2. Scope of Orders ..............................................................................................................................10 Section 3. Conduct of Members and Support Staff .........................................................................................10 Article V. Applications and Appeal Procedures ...................................................................................................10 Page 42 of 68 Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment 4 Section 1. Who May File ..................................................................................................................................10 Section 2. Time to Appeal ................................................................................................................................11 Section 3. Required Information .....................................................................................................................11 Section 4. Reasons to be Stated ......................................................................................................................11 Section 5. Dismissal of Case .............................................................................................................................11 Section 6. Owner’s Consent and Representation ............................................................................................11 Section 7. Time for Hearing .............................................................................................................................12 Section 8. Notice of Hearing ............................................................................................................................12 Section 9. Effect of Appeal ...............................................................................................................................12 Section 10. Fee ................................................................................................................................................12 Article VI. Proceedings on Hearings .....................................................................................................................12 Section 1. Appearances, Adjournments ..........................................................................................................12 Section 2. Witnesses ........................................................................................................................................13 Section 3. Order of Hearings ............................................................................................................................13 Section 4. Preliminary Matters ........................................................................................................................13 Section 5. Parties Not to Interrupt ..................................................................................................................13 Section 6. Questions and Debate ....................................................................................................................14 Section 7. Presentation of Evidence ................................................................................................................14 Section 8. Additional Evidence ........................................................................................................................14 Section 9. Postponement of Hearing ...............................................................................................................15 Section 10. Rules of Evidence ..........................................................................................................................15 Section 11. Chair to Rule on Admissibility .......................................................................................................15 Page 43 of 68 Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment 5 Section 12. Interested Persons May Testify ....................................................................................................15 Section 13. Record of Hearing .........................................................................................................................15 Section 14. Adjournments ...............................................................................................................................15 Section 15. Withdrawal of Appeal or Application ............................................................................................15 Article VII. Decisions of the Board of Adjustment ...............................................................................................16 Section 1. Majority Vote Required ..................................................................................................................16 Section 2. Findings and Decisions to be Written .............................................................................................16 Section 3. Decisions to be Mailed ....................................................................................................................16 Section 4. Decision to Relate to Specific Property ...........................................................................................16 Section 5. Informal Advice Not Binding ...........................................................................................................16 Section 6. Cases to be Determined Individually ..............................................................................................17 Section 7. Order for Permit Valid for One Year ...............................................................................................17 Section 8. Action in Circuit Court .....................................................................................................................17 Article VIII. Refilings and Rehearings ...................................................................................................................17 Section 1. Three-Year Refiling Rule ..................................................................................................................17 Section 2. Exception to Three-Year Rule .........................................................................................................17 Section 3. Reopenings and Rehearings Limited ...............................................................................................17 Section 4. Closure of Case ...............................................................................................................................18 Section 5. Reconsideration on Board of Adjustment Motion ..........................................................................18 Section 6. Reconsideration By Request ...........................................................................................................18 Section 7. Reconsideration Tolls Appeal Period ..............................................................................................................................................................18 Page 44 of 68 Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment 6 Section 8. Procedures for Reconsideration .....................................................................................................18 Article IX. Revocation ...........................................................................................................................................19 Section 1. Authority .........................................................................................................................................19 Section 2. Who May File ..................................................................................................................................19 Section 3. Revocation Request ........................................................................................................................19 Section 4. Procedures for Revocation ..............................................................................................................19 Section 5. Reasons to be Stated ......................................................................................................................20 Section 6. Decision for Revocation ..................................................................................................................20 Section 7. Appeals ...........................................................................................................................................20 Article X. Amendment of Rules ............................................................................................................................21 History of Board of Adjustment Rules .................................................................................................................21 Page 45 of 68 Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment 7 Article I. General Provisions Section 1. Authority The Board of Adjustment is established pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes § 59.694. The Board of Adjustment is an independent decision-making body. not subject to County Board control. The Board of Adjustment shall act in a fair and impartial manner, without bias or prejudice, and render its decisions based on law, facts and rational analysis. A copy of these rules shall be filed with the County Clerk approved by the County Board andto be kept as a permanent public record. Copies of the rules shall also be available to the public. These rules are supplementary to the provisions of the land use ordinances of the County Code as they relate to the procedures of the Board of Adjustment. Section 2. Title The official title of this Board is the St. Croix County Board of Adjustment. Section 3. Members and Terms A. The Board of Adjustment: 5 members comprised of at least 1 but not more than 2 Supervisors with the balance citizen members plus 2 alternate citizen members. The alternate citizen members shall be designated First Alternate and Second Alternate and shall only serve when 1 or 2 of the 5 voting members (Supervisor or citizen) are absent. The County Administrator shall appoint the members with the approval of the County Board for terms of three years beginning on the date of the first Board of Adjustment meeting following County Board approval at its May meeting each year. If members cannot be appointed at the May County Board meeting, members shall serve until their successors are appointed. In the event a citizen member of the Board of Adjustment is elected to the County Board, the newly elected board member will be allowed to fulfill his/her term on the Board of Adjustment. The terms shall be staggered so that one or two terms expire each year. B. If a supervisor member of the Board of Adjustment is not re-elected to the County Board and the term he/she is serving on the Board of Adjustment does not expire in the year the County Board term begins, a vacancy will be deemed to have occurred on the Board of Adjustment and another supervisor will be appointed to serve the remainder of the term. C. Any vacancy on the Board of Adjustment shall be filled for the remainder of the term in the same manner as appointments are made. Page 46 of 68 Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment 8 D. All members of the Board of Adjustment shall reside within unincorporated areas of the County and no two acting members shall reside in the same town. Members of the Community Development Committee shall not serve on the Board of Adjustment. Section 4. Conflicts of Interest Any member of the Board, who: A. Believes his/her relationship, prior knowledge or prior action prevents him/her from deciding without bias; or B. Has any direct or indirect interest, personal or financial, in a matter before the Board; ;shall not vote thereon or participate in the deliberation of such matter at any meeting or hearing at which said matter is under consideration. A disqualifying conflict of interest shall be deemed to exist when: a. the Board member is the applicant or spouse of the applicant, or is related to the applicant within the third degree of consanguinity, or is the husband or wife of someone so related; or b. the applicant is the employer, employee or partner of the member or is a corporation in which the member is a major shareholder or has a major financial interest; or c. the member owns property within 300 feet of the property which is the subject of the application. Section 5. Limitations Nothing herein shall be construed to give or grant to the Board, the power or authority to alter or change the County land use ordinances or zoning or other official maps of the county, which authority is reserved to the County Board of Supervisors. Section 6. Board’s Office The office of the board shall be located at the St. Croix County Community Development Department. All records of the Board shall be available for public inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for legal holidays. Page 47 of 68 Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment 9 Article II. Officers and Duties Section 1. Officers Officers. The Board of Adjustment shall choose a chair and a vice-chair. The chair shall conduct the proceedings of the Board of Adjustment pursuant to State law, the County Land Use Code and Board of Adjustment written rules. In the absence of the chair the vice-chair shall conduct the proceedings. Section 2. Duties of Officers The chair, if present, otherwise the vice-chair, shall preside over and direct the conduct of all meetings and hearings of the Board and may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses. In the absence of both the chair and the Vice-chair, the members shall appoint a chair. The chair shall report on all official transactions that have not otherwise come to the attention of the Board. The chair shall, subject to these rules and further instructions from the Board, direct the official business of the Board, supervise the work of the Board and request necessary help when required. The chair or the presiding officer, subject to these rules, shall decide all points of procedure or order, unless otherwise directed by a majority of the members in attendance on motion duly made and approved. The chair or presiding officer can also limit testimony and comments if there is a large public attendance, if the same comments are being repeated, or if the comments are irrelevant, to assist the Board in timely conducting their business. The Board shall maintain permanent minutes. The Board shall record hearings and proceedings and keep such recordings for one year; County staff shall assist the Board of Adjustment in performing its clerical duties. The County Corporation Counsel, or his/her designated representative, shall be the legal counsel for the Board unless outside representation is needed, as determined by Corporation Counsel. Any offered advice of counsel shall be received before disposition of any question. Article III. Meetings Section 1. Time: How Called Meetings and hearings of the Board shall be held upon notice of the chair pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.84. Hearings shall be advertised as required by law. Section 2. Quorum Page 48 of 68 Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment 10 A quorum shall consist of a majority of all members of the Board and no action may be taken except by a majority vote of such quorum, except a lesser number may meet and adjourn any meeting duly called and noticed to a time certain. Section 3. Order of Business The Chair shall prepare an agenda for each Board meeting, listing the matters of business at all meetings in the following order: A. Call to order. B. Action on the minutes of previous meeting(s). C. Roll call. D. Public hearings. E. Site visits. F.E. Business Items. G.F. Announcements and correspondence. H.G. Date of next meeting. I.H. Adjournment. The order of business may be varied from the preceding by consent of the members present. Section 4. Robert’s Rules of Order Robert's Rules of Order shall govern actions of the Board and conduct of its meetings if not covered by these rules or the County Code of Ordinances. Article IV. Powers and Duties of the Board Section 1. General Powers The powers and duties of the Board of Adjustment are identified in Section 59.694 of the Wisconsin Statutes and in the various land use ordinances that have been adopted by the County. The Board shall have the following general powers: A. To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in an order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of Wisconsin Statutes §§ 59.69, and 59.692, or of any County land use ordinances. Page 49 of 68 Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment 11 B. To hear and decide conditional uses (special exceptions ) to the terms of an ordinance enacted pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes § 59.69 or of any County land use ordinances. C. To authorize, upon appeal in specific cases, variances from the terms of any ordinance enacted pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes §§ 59.69, or 59.692 or of any County land use ordinances that will not be contrary to the public interest, where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship or be unreasonably burdensome, and so that the spirit of the ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done. C.D. The Board of Adjustment may suggest ordinance amendments to the Community Development Committee to clarify or modify ordinance standards, submittal requirements, or other items the Board believes would assist them in their duties as a Board. D. To grant conditional uses and variances for renewable energy resource systems. If the board denies an application for a conditional use or variance for such a system, the board shall provide a written statement of its reasons for denying the application. “Renewable energy resource system” means a solar energy system, a waste conversion energy system, a wind energy system, or any other energy system which relies on a renewable energy resource. E. To revoke conditional uses or variances for failure to comply with specified conditions. After conducting a hearing, following procedures similar to those utilized in considering the granting of a conditional use or variance in Article V, a finding of noncompliance with the conditions originally imposed is grounds for revocation. F. Interpret the zoning district maps. Section 2. Scope of Orders In exercising the powers under Section 1, the Board of Adjustment may reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or may modify the order, requirement, decision or determination appealed from, and may make such order, requirement, decision or determination as ought to be made, and to that end shall have all the powers of the officer from whom the appeal is taken, and may issue or direct the issuance of a permit. Section 3. Conduct of Members and Support Staff Members of the Board of Adjustment shall not attempt to influence, nor allow themselves to be influenced by anyone, including other members of the Board of Adjustment and/or Community Development Department staff, regarding matters to come before, or that are before the Board outside of formal Board of Adjustment proceedings. Members of the Board of Adjustment may seek legal advice. Page 50 of 68 Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment 12 The above does not prevent members of the Board of Adjustment and county staff from discussing hypothetical scenarios, procedural matters and possible land use ordinance amendments. Page 51 of 68 Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment 13 Article V. Applications and Appeal Procedures Section 1. Who May File Applications to the Board of Adjustment and appeals from the land use code administrator’s decisions shall be filed with the lLand Uuse code Aadministrator by the applicant or appellant, his/her agent or attorney. Appeals may be filed by any person aggrieved or by any officer, department, Board of Adjustment, or bureau of the county or town affected by the Lland Uuse code Aadministrator’s decision. The Lland Uuse code Aadministrator shall transmit copies of applications for variances, conditional use permits and appeals to the affected towns and other agencies with interest and jurisdiction for review and comment. Section 2. Time to Appeal Applicants may request a written decision from the Lland Uuse code Aadministrator. Appeals from the aggrieved party land use code administrator’s decision must be filed within 30 days after the date of a written decision. Section 3. Required Information Failure of the appellant applicant to supply the required information within 30 days of filing of an appeal or application may be considered by the Board of Adjustment as a failure to comply with application and appeal procedure and the case may be dismissed for failure of timely filing. Applications or appeals shall be made on forms provided by the Board of Adjustment or land use code administratorCommunity Development Department. Any communication, except on prescribed forms, purporting to be an appeal shall be deemed a mere notice of intention to file and shall not be deemed a filing to comply with requirements of timely filing. Section 4. Reasons to be Stated The reason for the application or appeal must be stated and the reasons why the request should be approved must also be stated by the applicant or appellant. If a variance is requested, facts should be stated upon which findings may be made by the Board of Adjustment to justify the granting of the variance. If a conditional use permit is requested, facts should be stated upon which findings may be made by the Board of Adjustment to justify granting the conditional use. If an appeal is based upon an alleged error or abuse of discretion of the Lland Uuse code Aadministrator, facts should be stated as to the nature thereof. Page 52 of 68 Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment 14 Section 5. Dismissal of Case The Board of Adjustment may refuse to hear a case upon the failure of the applicant or appellant to supply the required information called for on the forms. and as further reasonably required by the land use code administrator. Section 6. Owner’s Consent and Representation The forms shall bear the signature of the owner of the property affected or shall be accompanied by a letter from the owner acknowledging the application.filing of the form. An applicant or appellant may file an appeal or application personally or by an agent or attorney. Section 7. Time for Hearing Each appeal or application shall be considered by the Board of Adjustment at its next meeting, provided there is sufficient time between the date of the appeal and the date of the meeting for the required hearing notices to be published. All board of adjustment applications are due on the first Monday of the month. The Board of Adjustment will then consider the application at the following months regular meeting, to provide adequate opportunity for town and other agency review. (July application will be heard in August) Section 8. Notice of Hearing The Board of Adjustment shall give, or cause to be given, notice of each hearing as required by law and these rules. This shall include at least the following: 1) publication of a Class 2 hearing notice in a newspaper of general circulation; 2) mailing provide a notice of the hearing to the applicant, and applicable parties/agencieswhere required to the district office of the Department of Natural Resources at least 10 days before the hearing; 3) mailing provide a notice of the hearing to the town board of the town in which the property is located, not less than one week30 days before the date of the hearing. In addition, notice shall be mailed to all property owners within 300 feet of the perimeter of the property affected. Section 9. Effect of Appeal An appeal shall stay all proceedings and furtherance of the action appealed from, unless the land use code administrator shall certify to the Board of Adjustment, after the notice for appeal shall have been filed with him or her, that by reason of facts stated in the certificate, a stay would cause imminent peril to life or property. In such case, proceedings shall not be stayed, otherwise than by a restraining order, which may be granted by the Page 53 of 68 Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment 15 Board of Adjustment, or by a court of record. on application and notice to the office from whom the appeal is taken and on due cause shown. Section 10. Fee The applicant shall pay such the required application fees, as may be from time-to-time established by the Community Development Committee, which amount shall be deposited with the Community Development Department for each application filed before a public hearing will be scheduled. Article VI. Proceedings on Hearings Section 1. Appearances, Adjournments At the time of the hearing, the applicant or appellant may appear onin his own behalf or be represented by his counsel or agent. A recess or adjournment of a hearing, made at a noticed hearing date, to a time and place certain is adequate notice to the members and the public of a new hearing date. Section 2. Witnesses The chair, or Acting chair, may compel the attendance of witnesses and may require those wishing to testify to state their names and their interests in the matter before the Board of Adjustment. Section 3. Order of Hearings Hearings on cases shall normally follow this order: 1) Witnesses register and sign the oath. 2) Chair makes statement of hearing notice. 3) Staff presents report and recommendations. 4) Applicant presents evidence. 5) Supporters present evidence. 6) Objectors present evidence. 7) Other interested parties present questions and comments. 8) The Board of Adjustment may permit staff and applicants to make rebuttals. 9) If the Site Inspection influences the Board, it must be documented in the hearing record to be considered in the decision. Audio recording, videotape or photos taken while on-site and board Page 54 of 68 Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment 16 members’ individual testimony on the record may be included on the record when the Board returns from the Site Inspection. Page 55 of 68 Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment 17 Section 4. Preliminary Matters Board of Adjustment members may individually conduct site visits to properties with a pending application before the Board. During this site visit, board members shall clearly identify themselves as being members of the Board of Adjustment. Site visits shall only be conducted during reasonable hours and if any conversations are had onsite, the board member should make a reasonable attempt to summarize the conversation at the hearing. Following the staff report and recommendations, the Board of Adjustment shall determine if they have jurisdiction over the application.may hear arguments on the question of jurisdiction and request that briefs be filed on the point. The Board of Adjustment may proceed with the hearing and the taking of testimony in any event and reserve its determination on a jurisdictional question and render a decision on the merits as if it had jurisdiction. The Board of Adjustment may make an immediate determination upon a finding that it lacks jurisdiction. If the Board of Adjustment determines by motion that it lacks jurisdiction, it shall be recorded in the decision as a vote to deny the request. Section 5. Parties Not to Interrupt Orderly procedure requires that each side shall proceed without interruption by the other; that all arguments and pleadings shall be addressed to the Board of Adjustment and that there be no questioning or arguments between individuals. Section 6. Questions and Debate During the hearing, the chair, Board of Adjustment members, members of the public, and members of the staff may ask questions and make appropriate comments pertinent to the case; however, members shall not debate or argue an issue with the applicant. The chair and Board of Adjustment members may direct any question to the applicant or to any person speaking in order to bring out all relevant facts, circumstances and conditions affecting the case and may call for questions from members of the staff. Section 7. Presentation of Evidence All supporting evidence for and against each case shall be presented to the assembled Board of Adjustment. Any evidence presented in an electronic format, such as videos or social media posts, shall be presented at the hearing for everyone to view. The applicant or appellant shall be responsible for the presentation of all information supporting his/her case. The Board of Adjustment may take administrative notice of the land use Page 56 of 68 Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment 18 ordinances of the County and laws of the State of Wisconsin and of other relevant facts not reasonably subject to dispute on its own motion or motion of a party. Anyone interested in giving an electronic presentation must notify the Lland Uuse code Aadministrator perferablyat least one week in advance of the scheduled hearing date., subject to the following guidelines: A. The presentation should take no longer than five minutes.be concise. B. The presentation should be limited to graphic images only – such as photos, maps, drawings, or figures - and should not include large blocks of text or bulleted text that can be presented orally. C. At least three full business days prior to the hearing date, the presenter must submit to the land use code administrator 1 copy 12 hardcopies of the presentation to be filed for the record and distributed at the hearing as an exhibit, as well asor an electronic file of the presentation. Section 8. Additional Evidence The Board of Adjustment may take a case under advisement for later consideration and determination, or may defer action when it concludes that additional evidence is needed or further study is required. Section 9. Postponement of Hearing Applicants may ask the Board of Adjustment to postpone their application, or the Board may postpone an application if they deem more information is necessary. A request from the applicant doesn’t obligate the Board to postpone.Cases may be postponed only by prior arrangement with the land use code administrator if the request is received in time to publish an amended second notice. Section 10. Rules of Evidence The Board of Adjustment shall not be bound by court rules of evidence, but it may exclude irrelevant, immaterial, incompetent, unduly argumentative or repetitious testimony or evidence. Section 11. Chair to Rule on Admissibility The chair shall rule on all questions relating to the admissibility of evidence, which may be overruled by a majority of the Board of Adjustment present. Section 12. Interested Persons May Testify Page 57 of 68 Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment 19 Persons having an interest in the case may attend the hearing and may request an opportunity to testify provided they identify themselves and sign the list of persons attending the hearing. All testimony shall be under oath. Section 13. Record of Hearing Transcripts of recorded proceedings shall not be prepared unless ordered by the circuit court by a writ of certiorari. Any party or member of the public may make a record of the proceedings by any means that does not disturb the hearing or others present. Section 14. Adjournments When all appeals or applications cannot be disposed of on the day set, the Board of Adjustment may recess from day to day or to a day certain, as it may order, and such recessed day shall be construed as a continuance of the hearing. Notice of such recess shall be given to the absent members of the Board of Adjustment. Section 15. Withdrawal of Appeal or an Application An appellant or applicant may withdraw an appeal or application at any time prior to the decision, but a pending motion to approve or deny the appeal or application shall have precedence over withdrawal. Withdrawal of the appealapplication shall not entitle the appellant or applicant to remission of the filing fee. Article VII. Decisions of the Board of Adjustment Section 1. Majority Vote Required The concurring vote of a majority of all members of the Board of Adjustment shall be necessary to reverse any order, requirement, decision, or determination of any administrative official; to decide in favor of the applicant on any matter upon which it is required to pass judgment under land use ordinances; to effect any variance; or to revoke any conditional use permit(s) or variance(s).for any request or action of the Board to pass. Section 2. Findings and Decisions to be Written In acting on any matters before it, the Board of Adjustment shall make findings supporting its actions. All decisions shall be in writing and contain the findings of fact and conclusions of lawfacts and findings upon which the decisions are based. Page 58 of 68 Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment 20 Section 3. Decisions to be Mailed Within 30 days of the close of the hearing to which the decision relates, written copies of such decision shall be mailed to the applicant, and all parties who have requested a copy or as required by law, and made a part of the permanent record. The approval or granting of an appeals by the Board of Adjustment is deemed to constitute an order to the Lland Uuse code Aadministrator to process an application, allow a land use or issue a permit. A denial of the application or an appeal by the Board of Adjustment is deemed to be an order to deny the permit. Decisions on floodplain and shoreland-wetland zoning appeals, variances and conditional uses applications shall be sent to the district office of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Decisions granting variances or conditional usesexceptions in exclusive-agriculturalfarmland preservation certified zoning districts shall be sent to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Section 4. Decision to Relate to Specific Property The decision of the Board of Adjustment shall be deemed as applying to the property rather than to the individual and is valid only for the specific premises in the case and is not transferable to other properties. Section 5. Informal Advice Not Binding No informal request for advice on moot questions need be given by the Board of Adjustment. Any advice, opinion or information given by any a Board of Adjustment member or any other official or/ employee of the County shall not be binding on the Board of Adjustment. Section 6. Cases to be Determined Individually No action of the Board of Adjustment shall set a binding precedent. Each case shall be decided upon its merits and upon the attendant circumstances, provided the Board of Adjustment shall not act arbitrarily or capriciously. Section 7. Order for Permit Valid for One Year An order issued by the Board of Adjustment requiring a land use code administrator to issue a permit shall become void after one year unless the applicant or appellant shall have filed an application for such permit with the land use code administrator within such time, provided that the time may be extended when so specified by the Board of Adjustment.shall expire 12 months from the date of issuance if the proposed use or building hasn’t started. Page 59 of 68 Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment 21 Section 8. Action in Circuit Court Any person or persons jointly or severallyseparately aggrieved by any decision of the Board of Adjustment, or any taxpayer, or any officer, department, other board or bureau of the County may commence an action in the circuit court for writ of certiorari to review the legality of such decision in whole or in part, within thirty days after the filing of the decision in the office of the Board of Adjustment. Page 60 of 68 Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment 22 Article VIII. Refilings and Rehearings Section 1. OneThree-Year Refiling Rule No matter which has been acted upon by the Board of Adjustment shall be considered again within onethree years from the date of action, except as hereinafter provided. Section 2. Exception to OneThree-Year Rule The Board of Adjustment may hear cases within said threeone-year period concerning the same property only when: (a) The case does not involve a request for an identical permit or does not allege the same misinterpretation or error, point of non-coverage or hardship as the previous case, or when (b) the case does not contain the original request for specific variance, or when (bc) substantial change in the use of adjacent property has occurred since the previous case was heard, or if (cd) the previous case was closed without a hearing because the applicant was not present at the time such case was scheduled for a hearing. Section 3. Reopenings and Rehearings Limited The Board of Adjustment may not : (a) reopen any case upon which a previous hearing has beenwas held, except to correct a manifest error., but it may reconsider a case as provided by these rules; or (b) hear or rehear any case to determine the location of any district boundary line where the Board of Adjustment has previously determined the location of such boundary line, unless new evidence is submitted. Section 4. Closure of Case A case will be considered as heard and closed at such time as the Board of Adjustment acts on the request or the application is withdrawn.approves or rejects an application or appeal by motion or when it is considered closed by operation of these rules. Section 5. Reconsideration on Board of Adjustment Motion A decision of the Board of Adjustment may be reconsidered: a) by motion to reconsider made at the same meeting which may be immediately disposed of without further notice, or b) by motion to reconsider made not later than the following regular meeting, in which event, the matter shall be placed on the calendar for a subsequent hearing and a new notice given. without additional fee. Commented [JP1]: The BOA suggested this is too long for refiling. However, with the exceptions listed in Section 2 it may still be ok. Page 61 of 68 Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment 23 Section 6. Reconsideration By Request The Board of Adjustment may entertain a request for reconsideration by a party interested provided the request is in writing and new written evidence is submitted with the request. On receipt of a properly filed request to reconsider, it shall be placed on the next agenda under "Business Items" for consideration at the next regular meeting. A request for reconsideration must be filed with the Board of Adjustment at least 15 days prior to the next regular meeting date. Section 7. Reconsideration Tolls Appeal Period The filing of a request or adoption of a motion for reconsideration shall stop the running of the 30-day period in which a petition to the circuit court must be made. The 30-day period will run in such event from the date a decision not to reconsider is made by the Board of Adjustment, or if the matter is reconsidered, from the date the decision on the reconsidered matter is filed in the Board of Adjustment's office. Section 8. Procedures for Reconsideration A simple majority vote shall be sufficient to reconsider a previous decision. If reconsideration is refused to an interested party who has requested reconsideration, the Board of Adjustment shall enter in the minutes the basis of the request, the reason why it was refused and the vote of the Board of Adjustment members thereon. If reconsideration is approved, the case will be placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting and notice given of the re-hearing as required for an original hearing upon payment of the re-hearing fee. Article IX. Revocation Section 1. Authority The Board of Adjustment has the authority to revoke conditional use permits or variances for failure to comply with specified conditions. After conducting a hearing, following procedures similar to those utilized in considering the granting of a conditional use permit or variance in Article V, a finding of noncompliance with the conditions originally imposed is grounds for revocation. Section 2. Who May File The land use code administrator may file a request for revocation with the Board of Adjustment to revoke conditional use permits or variances for failure to comply with specified conditions. Commented [JP2]: Does this article need to be deleted in whole or in part since the Statute provides for revocation when the conditions are not followed? Page 62 of 68 Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment 24 Section 3. Revocation Request The Board of Adjustment may entertain a request for revocation by the Land use code administrator provided the request is in writing and evidence is submitted with the request. On receipt of a properly filed request to consider revocation, the request shall be placed on the next agenda under “Business Items” and addressed at the next regular meeting. A request for revocation must be filed with the Board of Adjustment at least 15 days prior to the next regular meeting date. Any evidence presented at the meeting to consider the request for a revocation hearing shall be presented again at the revocation hearing if one is scheduled. An affected permit holder, property owner or their heirs or assigns, shall be provided notice of the request for revocation. The notice shall be by any of the following methods: 1. Personal service by law enforcement; 2. Certified mail with optional return receipt requested to the last known address; 3. Service by staff member with a completed affidavit of service; 4. Posted on the premises for a reasonable time period; or 5. Publication in the official County newspaper. Section 4. Procedures for Revocation A simple majority vote shall be sufficient to decide whether to schedule a revocation hearing. If the requested revocation is refused, the Board of Adjustment shall enter in the minutes the basis of the request, the reason it was refused, and the vote of the Board of Adjustment members thereon. If the requested revocation is approved, the case will be placed on the agenda to hear arguments for and against revocation at the next regular board meeting and notice shall be provided to the property owners, surrounding landowners and town as provided in Section 8 of Article VI. Proceedings on Hearings shall be followed. Section 5. Reasons to be Stated The reasons for revocation, including the noncompliance with specific conditions from the original conditional use permit or variance decision, must be stated, evidence of noncompliance provided, and any additional facts or reasons for revocation must also be stated. Findings of fact must be made by the Board of Adjustment to justify the revocation of either a conditional use permit or a variance. Page 63 of 68 Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment 25 Section 6. Decision for Revocation A revocation hearing shall not affect conditions of the permit or variance until a decision has been made by the Board of Adjustment. The Board of Adjustment can only take action to grant revocation or deny revocation of a conditional use permit or a variance in whole. No conditions of a conditional use permit or a variance may be modified. The Board of Adjustment shall specify in their written decision all items or activities that are required to be ceased, closed, abandoned, or stabilized, and any maintenance that shall be completed. The effect of an affirmative decision Toto revoke a conditional use permit(s) by the Board of Adjustment shall cause all operation(s) to cease and shall include authorization to legal counsel to take legal action to remedy violations or damages, cause the conditions of the conditional use permit to be imposed and/or addressed, and the property owner to bear the cost of such actions. The effect of an affirmative decision to revoke a variance(s) by the Board of Adjustment shall include authorization to take legal action to remedy violations or damages, cause the conditions of the variance to be imposed and/or addressed, and the property owner to bear the cost of such actions. A copy of the written decision shall be provided to the permit holder, property owner or their heirs and assigns, by the same methods as set forth in Article IX, Section 3. Section 7. Appeals Any person aggrieved by an action to revoke a conditional use permit or variance may appeal to the Circuit Court as provided in Article VII. Decisions of the Board of Adjustment. Article X. Amendment of Rules These rules may be changed or amended from time to time by a majority vote of the Board of AdjustmentCounty Board of Supervisors at any regular or special meeting. History of Board of Adjustment Rules The foregoing rules are hereby adopted by the Board of Adjustment for the County of St. Croix on the 28th day of July, 1994. Page 64 of 68 Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment 26 The foregoing rules are hereby amended by the Board of Adjustment for the County of St. Croix on the 28th day of December, 2006. The foregoing rules are hereby amended by the Board of Adjustment for the County of St. Croix on the 25th day of January, 2007. The foregoing rules are hereby amended by the Board of Adjustment for the County of St. Croix on the 23rd day of February, 2007. The foregoing rules are hereby amended by the Board of Adjustment for the County of St. Croix on the 26th day of April, 2007. The foregoing rules are hereby amended by the Board of Adjustment for the County of St. Croix on the 28th day of June, 2007. The foregoing rules are hereby amended by the Board of Adjustment for the County of St. Croix on the 28th day of January, 2010. The foregoing rules are hereby amended by the Board of Adjustment for the County of St. Croix on the 2nd day of April, 2013 and placed as Addendum I of the St. Croix County Rules and Bylaws of the Board of Supervisors. The foregoing rules are hereby amended by the Board of Adjustment for the County of St. Croix on the 24th day of July, 2014 and placed as Addendum I of the St. Croix County Rules and Bylaws of the Board of Supervisors. The foregoing rules are hereby amended by the Board of Adjustment for the County of St. Croix on the 24th day of September, 2015 and placed as Addendum I of the St. Croix County Rules and Bylaws of the Board of Supervisors. The foregoing rules are hereby amended by the Board of Adjustment for the County of St. Croix on the 27th day of July, 2023 and placed as Addendum I of the St. Croix County Rules and Bylaws of the Board of Supervisors. The foregoing rules are hereby amended by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors pursuant to Resolution ___(2026) for the County of St. Croix on the ___ day of ____, 2026 and entitled “Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment.” Page 65 of 68 Resolution Creating Ad Hoc Jail Expansion Project Analysis Committee Cover Memo To: Public Protection and Judiciary Committee From: Ken Witt, County Administrator Date: October 6, 2026 Agenda Item: Resolution Creating Ad Hoc Jail Expansion Project Analysis Committee Background Information: County Board Chair Feidler is recommending the creation of an ad hoc committee to address the jail expansion project. Section 2.05(10) of the Rules of the Board of Supervisors states: 10. Ad Hoc Committees. The County Board may form ad hoc committees (referred to as “Ad Hoc Committees”) from time to time by resolution or action of the County Board. Any resolution or action creating an Ad Hoc Committee shall specify the name of the committee, the committee’s purpose, the number of members of the committee, the appointing authority for committee membership, the duration of the committee and the committee’s reporting relationship. In these Board Rules, Ad Hoc Committees and Standing Committees are together referred to as “Committees.” This resolution creates the Ad Hoc Jail Expansion Project Analysis Committee meeting the criteria of Section 2.05(10) of the Rules. Page 66 of 68 Resolution No. 32 (2026) RESOLUTION CREATING AD HOC JAIL EXPANSION PROJECT ANALYSIS COMMITTEE 1 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors recognizes the need to evaluate 2 the County’s future jail needs and determine an appropriate scope for a potential jail expansion 3 project; and 4 5 WHEREAS, the County has undertaken planning and analysis regarding the existing jail 6 facility, future inmate population and operational needs, and potential options for addressing 7 those needs; and 8 9 WHEREAS, the County Board believes that a comprehensive review of the potential jail 10 expansion project, including the appropriate scope of the project and the associated operational 11 and financial considerations, will assist the Board in making informed policy and capital 12 investment decisions; and 13 14 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors provides that the 15 County Board may form ad hoc committees from time to time by resolution or action of the 16 County Board and requires the action creating an Ad Hoc Committee to specify the committee’s 17 name, purpose, number of members, appointing authority, duration, and reporting relationship. 18 19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Croix County Board of 20 Supervisors hereby establishes the Ad Hoc Jail Expansion Project Analysis Committee. 21 22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the purpose of the Ad Hoc Jail Expansion Project 23 Analysis Committee shall be to review and analyze the potential jail expansion project and 24 develop a recommendation to the County Board regarding the appropriate scope of the project. 25 The committee's analysis may include, but is not limited to: 26 27 1. Current and projected jail population and operational needs; 28 2. Space and facility requirements; 29 3. Potential project components and alternatives; 30 4. Estimated project costs associated with alternative scopes; 31 5. Capital financing and long-term financial considerations; 32 6. Project phasing and implementation considerations; and 33 7. Other information necessary to identify an appropriate scope for consideration by the 34 County Board. 35 36 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ad Hoc Jail Expansion Project Analysis 37 Committee shall consist of six (6) County Board Supervisors. 38 39 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Board Chair shall be the appointing 40 authority for the Ad Hoc Jail Expansion Project Analysis Committee. The six members 41 appointed by the County Board Chair shall consist of the Chairs of the five Standing Committees Page 67 of 68 Resolution No. 32 (2026) RESOLUTION CREATING AD HOC JAIL EXPANSION PROJECT ANALYSIS COMMITTEE 42 and the County Board Chair, or their respective designees. Each Standing Committee Chair may 43 designate another member of their respective Standing Committee to serve in their place. The 44 County Board Chair may designate another County Board Supervisor to serve in his place. 45 46 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ad Hoc Jail Expansion Project Analysis 47 Committee shall serve in an advisory capacity to the County Board. The committee shall not 48 direct County staff or assume responsibility for the administration, management, design, 49 procurement, or implementation of the jail expansion project. 50 51 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ad Hoc Jail Expansion Project Analysis 52 Committee shall submit a written report and recommendation to the County Board no later than 53 May 2027 identifying the recommended scope of the jail expansion project for consideration by 54 the County Board. 55 56 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ad Hoc Jail Expansion Project Analysis 57 Committee shall cease to exist upon submission of its report and recommendation to the County 58 Board, unless the County Board subsequently takes action to extend the committee’s duration or 59 establish a successor committee. 60 61 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ad Hoc Jail Expansion Project Analysis 62 Committee shall report directly to the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors. Public Protection and Judiciary Committee Recommended MOVER: Mark Carlson SECONDER: Dan Fosterling AYES: John Betckal, Mark Carlson, Dan Fosterling, Dan Schmitt NAYS: Mitch Ruedebusch EXCUSED: St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action: This Resolution was ADOPTED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors on October 6, 2026: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Bob Feidler, County Board Chair Christine Hines, County Clerk Page 68 of 68