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Transportation Committee Agenda
September 4, 2026 8:30 AM
Highway Facility - Baldwin
300 Oak Ridge Parkway, Baldwin, Wisconsin
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting - July 17, 2026
Public Comment
Business
1. Driveway Permit Application Denial Appeal - 1132 CTH C
2. Chippewa-St. Croix Rail Commission - Update/Presentation
3. Financial Report for July 2026
4. Consideration of 2027 Requested Budget
5. Highway Department Monthly Update
6. Tour Hudson Highway Facility
Request for Future Agenda Items
Announcements
Date of Next Meeting
1. Date of Meeting October 2, 2026
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
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Transportation Committee Minutes
July 17, 2026 8:30 AM
Highway Facility - Baldwin
300 Oak Ridge Parkway, Baldwin, Wisconsin
Call to Order
Chair Van Someren called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M.
Roll Call
PRESENT: Jared Bell, Dan Fosterling, Daniel Hanson, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry Van Someren
ABSENT:
Approval of Minutes
Minutes were accepted as presented.
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting - May 11, 2026
Public Comment
No public comment was received.
Business
1. Financial Report for May 2026
Staff reviewed the Highway Department May 2026 financial report.
2. Highway Department Monthly Update
Staff provided an update on construction of the Hudson Highway Facility. The project is expected to be completed
within the approved budget. Final parking lot paving is anticipated to occur in August, with a public open house planned
for late September. Commissioner Krejci reviewed policy matters related to improper signage and roadside memorials
within the County right-of-way. Staff also provided updates on ongoing construction projects throughout the county
and state highway systems.
3. 2025 St. Croix County Highway Department Financial Report
Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, staff reviewed the St. Croix County Highway Department’s 2025 Annual Financial
Report. The report is required to be submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and is used in
establishing various rates for work performed by counties on the state highway system.
4. CTH D Bridge - Structure P-55-915 - Update
Staff provided an update on the CTH D bridge located just north of the intersection of CTH D and 90th Avenue. Staff
reviewed the condition of the existing bridge and explained why it must remain closed to traffic. The County is currently
seeking proposals from consultants for the design of a replacement structure, with construction anticipated to begin in
spring 2027.
5. Consideration of Intergovernmental Agreement of the Chippewa-St. Croix Rail Coalition
Committee members expressed concerns about long-term costs associated with the agreement and passenger rail.
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Motion: To reject the intergovernmental agreement sponsored by the Chippewa-St. Croix Rail
Commission.
Result: Passed
Moved by: Hansen
Seconded by: Fosterling
Ayes: Hansen, Fosterling, Van Someren, Bell, Swanepoel
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Notes:
6. Ordinance Creating Chapter 67 — Stopping, Standing, and Parking Regulations — of the St. Croix County Code of
Ordinances
Staff reviewed sections of county highways where roadside parking is creating traffic safety and maintenance concerns.
Motion: Stopping, Standing and Parking Regulations - St. Croix County Code of Ordinances.
Result: Motion Carried
Moved by: Dan Hanson
Seconded by: Dan Fosterling
Ayes: Jared Bell, Dan Fosterling, Daniel Hanson, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry Van Someren
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Notes:
Request for Future Agenda Items
Tour of the St. Croix County Highway Department Hudson Shop.
Announcements
No announcements.
Date of Next Meeting
1. Date of Meeting - September 4, 2026
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 A.M.
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Driveway Permit Application Denial Appeal - 1132 CTH C
Cover Memo
To: Transportation Committee
From: Ken Witt, County Administrator
Robbie Krejci, Highway Commissioner
Date: September 4, 2026
Agenda Item: Driveway Permit Application Denial Appeal - 1132 CTH C
Background Information:
The property owners at 1132 CTH C have appealed the Highway Department’s denial of a request for an additional
driveway connection to CTH C. Following the County Engineer’s denial, the property owners requested review by the
Highway Commissioner. The Highway Commissioner reviewed the request and upheld the County Engineer’s
determination. In accordance with the appeal process, the property owners have requested that the matter be brought
before the Transportation Committee for consideration. The property owners’ appeal and supporting information, along
with relevant Highway Department correspondence and information, are included in the meeting packet for the
Committee’s review.
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Robbie Krejci
From: Michael Utecht <unya57@hotmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2026 2:05 PM
To: Robbie Krejci
Subject: Re: Driveway concerns
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
This email originated from an external source. Verify the legitimacy before clicking links or opening attachments.
Robbie,
We appreciate your continued openness with us.
We come to you now with additional information that we weren’t fully aware of during previous meetings with
you. We hope this information is heard and considered.
Our oldest son shared what he remembered after our recent discussion with him regarding our frustration with
the County Highway regarding the 2nd driveway access.
As we all know, this was several years ago. Back then, my wife and I had very busy lives. Not only did we have
a family to raise, but we also owned a pizza shop in Star Prairie. My wife was very busy several hours a day, six
days a week operating the shop. Not only did we own the pizza shop, but I also worked full time at Andersen
Windows. During this time, I was also going to school equivalent to full time to earn my degree and still, I found
time to help my wife at the shop when I could.
Obviously, we didn’t always know what was going on with our kids, particularly our oldest son. Right or wrong,
he took ownership with the construction of the 2nd access driveway.
Please let us know if you have questions or need any clarification of any of the information that we provided.
Thanks for your time.
Below is all we have to share if we go in front of the Transportation Committee along with a map showing
driveways of our property.
Transportation Committee Meeting Topic:
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Replacement of a 2nd access driveway at 1132 County Road C, New Richmond WI.
This is a 5 ½ acre lot, which we currently have a home since 1986.
2nd driveway permit was approved by the St Croix County Highway Department in 2001.
We are now considering splitting our 5 ½ acre lot located on 1132 County Road C in which we originally built
our current home in 1986.
HISTORY:
We purchase this property in 1984 and built a home in 1986.
We always planned to someday sell half the lot or build another home.
In July of 2001 we submitted and were granted a permit from Dave Schnitzler for a 2nd driveway.
Driveway location was marked.
Since we were not given documentation or formal information on driveway specifics from Dave Schnitzler, we
assumed the 2nd driveway location as with our current driveway location did not require a culvert since the
elevation / site line height was higher than our existing driveway.
As we all know, this was several years ago. Back then, my wife and I had very busy lives. Not only did we have
a family to raise, but we also owned a pizza shop in Star Prairie. My wife was very busy several hours a day, six
days a week operating the shop. Not only did we own the pizza shop, but I also worked full time at Andersen
Windows. During this time, I was also going to school equivalent to full time to earn my degree and still, I found
time to help my wife at the shop when I could.
We didn’t always know what was going on with our kids, particularly our oldest son. Right or wrong, he took
ownership with the construction of the 2nd access driveway.
Having the driveway would gain access to the private dirt bike track that our son and friends built on our lot.
Our son and his friends brought in dirt moving equipment to build the track. (which has been abandoned but
still exists).
During dirt track build, just enough fill was placed in ditch at permit site location creating access onto the lot.
Driveway and track were used almost daily until an accident happened injuring a bike rider. The Track was
closed shortly after due to liability concerns.
The Track although “grown over” was abandoned but still exists today.
Since then, as the old saying goes: “Out of sight out of mind”.
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Years later:
Although I have been told different years, increased road use triggered a major road construction /
improvement project which was completed prior to 2001.
Years later, during another road improvement project, the county removed 2nd access / driveway.
We are now considering splitting our 5 ½ acre lot located on 1132 County Road C in which we originally built
our current home in 1986.
We are looking to replace 2nd driveway that once was.
County Highway will not allow replacement.
Permit documentation stating pertinent information was not sent back then. In fact, County Highway does NOT
have records for our current driveway which was placed in 1985. Had we known, we would have fully completed
the driveway. And had the driveway been completed, I wouldn’t be in front of you tonight.
This really isn’t about following updated road/driveway changes, but the County allowing a once approved and
once used access onto my lot. I now truly believe the County would allow the 2nd driveway if the CORRECT
information had been provided.
AND THAT, I’M SORRY FOR.
Questions and concerns:
St. Croix County Highway Department established the 500-foot minimum driveway spacing requirement in 1993,
why were we given a driveway permit in July of 2001?
Considering safety, would the County consider extending the 45 mile an hour signs 1000 each way from their
existing location thus allowing driveway placement?
If safety is such a concern, why does the County allow double parking at the bar in Johannesburg and along
County Road C from the Johannesburg bar to the Appler river dam?
From: Crystal Raleigh <Crystal.Raleigh@sccwi.gov>
Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2026 6:33 AM
To: unya57@hotmail.com <unya57@hotmail.com>
Cc: Robbie Krejci <Robbie.Krejci@sccwi.gov>
Subject: FW: Driveway concerns
Mike –
In response to your email yesterday, the email below from Robbie back in March outlines next steps to submit
an appeal to the Transportation Committee. You’ll need to send an email to Robbie outlining the grounds and
supporting facts for the appeal. At that point, Robbie can get it on the Transportation Committee agenda. Your
email will become part of the agenda packet so please include all supporting information in a single email to
Robbie.
Thanks,
Crystal
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Crystal Raleigh
Highway Department • County Engineer
300 Oak Ridge Pkwy • Baldwin WI 54002
T: 715-245-4205
.
From: Robbie Krejci <Robbie.Krejci@sccwi.gov>
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2026 7:47 AM
To: unya57@hotmail.com
Cc: Crystal Raleigh <Crystal.Raleigh@sccwi.gov>; Robert Ohman <Robert.Ohman@sccwi.gov>; Scott Counter - District 11
<Scott.Counter@sccwi.gov>
Subject: Driveway concerns
Dear Mr. Utecht,
I am writing to follow up on your recent inquiry regarding driveway access for your parcels.
St. Croix County Highway Department has completed a review of the situation. Based on our evaluation, we
have identified and provided an alternative option that would allow for a joint driveway access serving both
parcels. This approach is consistent with County standards and is intended to maintain safe and efficient access
along the roadway.
Additionally, our records review indicates that only one driveway permit has been issued, which applies to both
parcels. Currently, we have not identified any documentation supporting the existence or approval of an
additional driveway permit for the residence. Furthermore, the additional driveway location that was requested
does not meet the required connection separation distance or sight distance standards, which are necessary to
ensure safe access to the roadway.
Given these findings, the request for an additional driveway access has been denied. However, if you disagree
with this determination, you do have the option to appeal to the St. Croix County Transportation Committee,
which has the authority to review and decide on such matters. If you choose to appeal, please submit an email
to me outlining the grounds and supporting facts for your appeal. Upon receipt, we will place your request on
the next available Transportation Committee agenda for consideration.
We appreciate your understanding and are happy to discuss the joint driveway option further or answer any
questions you may have. For reference, here is a link to the current St. Croix County Connection/Driveway
Policy. St-Croix-County-ConnectionDriveway-Policy
Robbie Krejci
Highway Department • Highway Commissioner
300 Oak Ridge Pkwy • Baldwin WI 54002
T: 715-245-4201 M: 715-760-1230
.
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Highway Department
300 Oak Ridge Pkwy Baldwin WI 54002
Phone: 715-245-4200 • Fax: 715-245-4199
sccwi.gov
To: St. Croix County Transportation Committee
From: Highway Department Staff
RE: Driveway Permit Application Denial – 1132 CTH C
Background
The property owners of 1132 County Road C have requested approval for an additional driveway
connection to County Road C in conjunction with a potential division of their approximately 5.5-acre
property. Highway Department staff reviewed the requested access location and determined that it does
not comply with the St. Croix County Connection/Driveway Policy, including the required connection
separation and sight-distance standards. As a result, the requested additional driveway access was
denied.
The property owners contend that a permit for a second driveway was issued in 2001 and that access
was subsequently constructed and used at or near the requested location. According to the owners,
access was primarily used in connection with a dirt bike track on the property and was later removed
during a county highway improvement project. The owners are requesting that the County recognize
and allow replacement of that access.
The Highway Department has reviewed its available permit records for these parcels. Only one driveway
permit has been located. The Department has not located a second driveway permit or other County
documentation establishing approval of a second driveway connection at the location now being
requested. The property owners' assertion that a second driveway permit was issued is therefore not
supported by the permit records currently available to the Department.
In addition, regardless of the history or prior use of the former access, the additional driveway location
currently requested does not meet the applicable connection separation and sight-distance
requirements of the St. Croix County Connection/Driveway Policy.
Department Review and Alternatives
Highway Department staff have spent considerable time reviewing and discussing this matter with the
property owners, including multiple email communications and two in-person meetings.
To provide reasonable access to a potential future parcel while maintaining compliance with County
access-management and safety standards, staff have presented alternative configurations to the
property owners. These alternatives include:
• Establishing a joint driveway to serve both the existing and proposed parcels; or
• Relocating the existing driveway and establishing a new joint driveway at a location that meets
applicable County requirements.
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These alternatives would provide access to both parcels without creating an additional nonconforming
connection to County Road C. Highway Department staff remain willing to work with the property
owners to develop a compliant joint-access configuration.
Following the County Engineer's denial of the requested additional driveway, the Highway Commissioner
reviewed the matter and upheld the Engineer's determination. The property owners have elected to
appeal the Highway Commissioner's decision to the Transportation Committee.
The Highway Department recommends that the Transportation Committee uphold the denial of the
requested additional driveway connection.
The Department's recommendation is based on the following:
• The requested additional driveway location does not meet the connection separation
requirements of the St. Croix County Connection/Driveway Policy.
• The requested location does not meet applicable sight-distance requirements.
• A review of available Highway Department records has identified only one driveway permit for
the subject parcels, and the Department has not located documentation establishing approval of
a second driveway connection.
• Reasonable alternatives have been offered that would provide access to both parcels through a
joint driveway while complying with County requirements.
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Highway Department
300 Oak Ridge Pkwy | Baldwin WI 54002
Telephone: 715- 245-4200 | Fax: 715- 245-4199
www.sccwi.gov
Approved Transportation Committee – 3-17-2025
St. Croix County Connection/Driveway Policy
Authority and Applicability
This policy governs driveway access to St. Croix County highways under the authority of Wisconsin
Statute §86.07 and Wisconsin Administrative Code Trans 231 .
A written permit is required for any of the following within county jurisdiction:
Excavation
Connection or driveway installation
Culvert placement
Right-of-way alteration
Permits are issued by the St. Croix County Highway Department .
A County highway connection includes driveways, public or private roads, streets, or recreational trails
connecting properties adjacent to a county highway right-of-way.
Purpose
The driveway permit policy aims to:
Enhance traffic safety through improved driveway design and placement.
Minimize conflicts between access points and roadway operations.
Promote safe and efficient traffic flow.
Ensure compliance with access management standards.
When a Permit is Required
A connection permit is required for any property owner seeking to:
Construct a new connection.
Remove an existing connection.
Relocate an existing connection.
Alter an existing connection, including a change of use .
Definitions:
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Alteration : Any modification beyond routine maintenance, such as widening, paving, culvert
replacement, or highway-related improvements.
Change of Use : A modification that alters the number and/or types of vehicles using the
connection. Examples include:
o Transitioning from residential to commercial/industrial use.
o Changing from single to multiple residential units.
o Subdividing to create additional residences or businesses.
o Changing the type of business.
Guidelines for Driveway Approval
1. Stopping Sight Distance
Driveways on roads with a 55-mph speed limit must have a minimum stopping sight distance
of 500 feet .
Permits may be denied if alternate access is available, but sight distance is insufficient.
2. Proximity to Intersections
Driveways on corner lots must access the lower functionally classified highway whenever
possible.
Setback requirements:
o 500 feet from an intersecting collector-classified highway .
o 200 feet from an intersecting local-classified highway (unless terrain or environmental
constraints prevent compliance).
3. Driveway Spacing
Minimum spacing requirements:
o Arterial/Collector Roads : 500 feet
o Local Roads : 200 feet
o Reference WisDOT Functional Classification map for St. Croix County.
4. Nonproliferation of Driveways
Subdivided parcels may not be guaranteed individual access points.
Rear/local access roads may be required for multiple lots along a highway frontage.
Maximum driveways per lot :
o Commercial/Industrial : 2 accesses max.
o Residential : 1 access (A second may be permitted if the additional access serves an
otherwise inaccessible part of the parcel).
5. Traffic Considerations
Driveway approvals consider current and projected traffic volumes to avoid future access
restrictions.
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A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) may be required at the applicant's expense.
6. Access Requirements
The applicant must have direct access to a public highway or a permanent easement
providing access to a public highway.
Permits are only issued to property owners .
Driveway Design Standards
Residential Driveways : Max width 24 feet .
Commercial/Industrial/Agricultural Driveways : Max width 35 feet .
Grade Restrictions :
o Max 2% grade within the public right-of-way or 50 feet from the highway centerline,
whichever is less.
Side Slope Restrictions : Maximum 4:1 slope within the right-of-way.
Culverts :
o Minimum 18-inch diameter (subject to site conditions and Highway Department
approval).
o Larger culverts may be required for drainage considerations.
Concrete Driveways : Not permitted within 10 feet of the pavement edge on county roads.
Headwalls/Retaining Walls :
o Must be outside the public right-of-way .
o Improperly placed headwalls may be removed at the property owner ’s expense.
Maintenance Responsibilities
Property owners must maintain driveway connections within the County highway right-of-way ,
including but not limited to:
Snow removal
Asphalt sealing
Gravel reshaping and grading
Culvert cleaning and minor repairs
A permit is not required for routine maintenance but is required for:
Connection regrading
Culvert replacement
Any work affecting traffic flow or ground disturbance within the right-of-way.
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Permit Fees
Fees cover administrative costs and are subject to periodic updates.
Access Type Fee
Agricultural Field Access $25
Residential & Commercial-Rural Access $50
Commercial Driveway & Subdivision Road Access $75
Unauthorized driveways installed without a permit may result in removal or additional charges.
Appeal Process
If a permit is denied, the applicant may appeal to the Highway Commissioner .
Further appeals may be made to the St. Croix County Transportation Committee (Resolution
#83(2011)).
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Chippewa-St. Croix Rail Commission - Update/Presentation
Cover Memo
To: Transportation Committee
From: Ken Witt, County Administrator
Robbie Krejci, Highway Commissioner
Date: September 4, 2026
Agenda Item: Chippewa-St. Croix Rail Commission - Update/Presentation
Background Information:
The Chippewa–St. Croix Passenger Rail Commission is a regional partnership of counties, municipalities, and public
agencies working collaboratively to advance the restoration of intercity passenger rail service between Eau Claire,
Wisconsin, and the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. The effort to restore passenger rail service along this
corridor has been underway for many years through various regional initiatives and organizations, including Momentum
West, reflecting a longstanding commitment by western Wisconsin communities to improve regional connectivity,
expand transportation options, and support economic development. St. Croix County has been a participant throughout
these efforts and is a member of the Passenger Rail Commission, which successfully secured Federal Railroad
Administration (FRA) Corridor Identification and Development Program funding to complete the initial planning phase
with no local match requirement. The next phase of the project involves preparation of a Service Development Plan and
feasibility study, with approximately 90 percent of project costs funded through federal grants and the remaining 10
percent provided through local partner contributions. This Intergovernmental Agreement establishes the financial
commitments and responsibilities of the participating jurisdictions to provide the required local match and enables Eau
Claire County, as the Commission's fiscal agent, to administer the Phase II study on behalf of the participating members.
The coalition is requesting that members consider approving the intergovernmental agreement and committing to their
share of the required local match. The local match would be paid over a two-year period in 2027 and 2028 and is
currently estimated at $18,500/year.
At the July Transportation Committee meeting the committee voted not to approve the agreement. The Chippewa-St.
Croix Rail Coalition met and asked Chair Rogers to appear at the next St. Croix County Transportation Committee
meeting to discuss the project with the committee.
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August 24, 2026
To: Transportation Committee, St. Croix County Board
From: Scott Rogers, Chair, Chippewa-St. Croix Rail Commission
Re: Passenger Rail Corridor Study
The project involves taking the next step towards establishing
passenger rail service to our west central Wisconsin communities
along the existing Union Pacific tracks between the Twin Cities and
Washington County, Hudson/River Falls, Baldwin, Menomonie, and
Eau Claire/Altoona. Future extension is anticipated to Madison,
Milwaukee, and Chicago.
The 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the first time put
passenger rail on a similar footing as other modes, creating a pipeline
and funding mechanism called the Corridor Identification and
Development Program (CID), administered by the US DOT’s Federal
Railroad Administration (FRA). The long-term interest in our area
for getting on the passenger train map finally had a path forward.
The Chippewa-St. Croix Rail Commission, created in 2021 by three
counties and six municipalities, successfully applied to be part of the
program for development of the Twin Cities-Eau Claire corridor. Eau
Claire County is serving as the administrative and fiscal agent for the
commission.
We are nearing the completion of the 100% federally-funded Step 1
study and ready to move into Step 2, the Core Service Development
Plan (SDP) that is the heart of the program. The SDP will provide
specific conclusions on the feasibility of the corridor, including
ridership estimates, capital costs, operating requirements, public
benefits, return on investment, stations, schedules, etc. If the SDP
provides positive findings about the corridor’s feasibility, the next
steps would lead towards its implementation.
continued….
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The proposed Core SDP is estimated to cost just under $2 million and require two years to complete. The 90%
federal funding requires a match of about $200,000 from non-federal sources over the two-year study period of
2027-28. Eau Claire County Administrator Jon Johnson has shared with the Commission member entities a draft
intergovernmental agreement to move forward with the Core SDP with suggestions for cost sharing among the
entities. Depending upon participation, the Commission may seek contributions to the non-federal match from
other stakeholders as needed.
As the summer and fall progress, local governments are drafting their capital and operating budgets for 2027 for
approval later in the year. The Commission is asking its member organizations and others to consider providing
a share of the funding so the Core SDP can move forward and so that decisions can be made about moving to
future stages for the project. Jon Johnson’s draft Intergovernmental Agreement recommends that the county
government members commit $37,000 each towards the non-federal share. So far, Dunn County approved its
participation in July. The Village of Baldwin approved the agreement at its August meeting, pending final
budget approval. Eau Claire County and the cities of Eau Claire, Altoona, and Menomonie are currently drafting
their budgets that likely will include the project.
Why our region would benefit from passenger rail
• The initial vision is for trains scheduled multiple times throughout the day for the convenience of riders, at speeds
competitive with driving. It is anticipated that that dedicated shuttle services would be provided to nearby
communities not on the rail corridor, such as River Falls, New Richmond, Chippewa Falls, and others.
• First phase of long-term corridor development, with future extensions to Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago
• Offer a convenient, economical, and environmentally-friendly alternative to driving
• Diverting traffic off I-94 benefitting non-riders
• Attract and retain business and talent to remain and enhance economic competitiveness
• Accelerate economic growth opportunities, including development around station sites
• Improve quality of life
• Increase tourism by providing new access to regional attractions
• Add safety and resiliency to our transportation system
• Studies show that public investment in passenger rail provides a high ROI from the economic activity it generates
• Ridership trends are up significantly, with record national Amtrak ridership in 2025 and new services (including
in Minnesota and Wisconsin) exceeding expectations
Why participate in funding a share of the Service Development Plan
• Answers questions of feasibility, ridership, capital requirements, stations, ROI, etc.
• Leverages 90% federal funding to get key answers to determine if the project is feasible enough to continue.
• A mandatory step to get the future benefits of significant economic development potential. The opportunity would
be lost if we don’t take this step now
• Rail would provide the community with competitive economic and quality of life advantages
• The Chippewa-St. Croix Rail Commission proposal includes several innovations to improve the value and cost-
effectiveness of train service, such as competitive selection of the operator and relationship with the UPRR.
• Does not bring any additional financial obligations at this point.
Next Chippewa-St. Croix Commission meeting: Wednesday, Oct 14, 8:30 a.m. Dunn Co. Govt Center, Menomonie, and
Microsoft Teams
Contact information: Scott Rogers, scott.rogers.rail@gmail.com, 715-864-6257
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Highway Department Overview
FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26
Actual Actual July Operating Budget July Balance Percent
Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining
41110: General Property Taxes 6,658,595 6,735,257 3,928,900 6,828,841 3,983,491 2,845,351 41.67%
41170: Vehicle Registration Fee 1,684,880 1,784,513 908,570 1,695,000 925,288 769,712 45.41%
43220: Federal Transportation 174,950 260,037 260,037 - - - -
43530: State Transportation Grant 2,384,959 2,487,184 1,911,025 2,813,800 1,988,716 825,084 29.32%
43710: Highway and Bridges 81,708 53,792 31,379 52,000 30,333 21,667 41.67%
44910: Other Regulatory Permits and Fees 28,700 18,425 10,800 25,000 10,150 14,850 59.40%
45220: Judgments and Damages 25,511 20,429 16,171 - 17,152 (17,152) -
47230: Transportation - Records & Reports 124,898 189,105 107,923 151,000 100,243 50,757 33.61%
47231: Transportation - STHS Revenue 3,805,057 4,237,452 2,471,001 4,000,000 2,199,397 1,800,603 45.02%
47232: Transportation - Salt Storage 17,080 11,716 11,716 17,000 5,458 11,542 67.89%
47233: Transportation - GPL Reimbursement 5,977 11,844 11,844 78,000 8,427 69,573 89.20%
47234: Transportation - Two-Way Radios 5,069 4,399 4,399 5,000 4,387 613 12.27%
47235: Transportation - Patrol Superintendent 147,515 190,356 91,322 160,000 86,260 73,740 46.09%
47236: Transportation - LRIP Administration 7,872 - - 7,800 8,083 (283) 3.62%
47237: Transportation - Equipment Storage 390,651 386,531 386,531 391,000 319,126 71,874 18.38%
47330: Transportation Other Local Gov 6,500,807 6,326,677 2,835,924 6,900,000 2,901,224 3,998,776 57.95%
48310: Property Sales Revenue 325,734 135,628 53,191 150,000 195,096 (45,096) 30.06%
48410: Insurance Recoveries - 228,049 - - 238,284 (238,284) -
48610: Miscellaneous Revenue 37,824 65,578 28,823 - 25,322 (25,322) -
Total Revenues 22,407,787 23,146,973 13,069,557 23,274,441 13,046,435 10,228,006 43.95%
Total Wages 6,385,673 6,206,480 3,430,455 6,682,457 3,588,754 3,093,703 46.30
Total Fringes 2,544,693 2,627,935 1,487,311 2,838,862 1,551,829 1,287,033 45.34%
Net Wage & Fringe 8,930,366 8,834,416 4,917,765 9,521,319 5,140,583 4,380,736 46.01%
51910: Staff Development 12,920 10,453 8,725 10,000 7,806 2,194 21.94%
52116: Consultant Fees - - - 7,000 - 7,000 100.00%
52119: Accounting Services 7,350 - - 7,000 - 7,000 100.00%
52125: Purchased Services 8,610 7,570 4,458 10,000 5,662 4,338 43.38%
52190: Other Professional Services 14,111 6,380 5,337 10,000 3,593 6,407 64.07%
52210: Water & Sewer 16,606 17,137 8,945 18,000 6,495 11,505 63.92%
52220: Electricity 86,434 85,992 44,055 90,000 54,323 35,677 39.64%
52230: Gas for Heating 44,555 60,132 41,402 65,000 49,473 15,527 23.89%
Print Date August 21, 2026
Page 18 of 30
Highway Department Overview
FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26
Actual Actual July Operating Budget July Balance Percent
Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining
52240: Telephone/Dictaphone 744 688 374 1,000 2,833 (1,833) 183.34%
52250: Cellular Phone Service 11,496 13,718 6,444 12,000 6,750 5,250 43.75%
52251: Data Line Fees 5,395 5,318 3,205 7,000 2,338 4,662 66.60%
52252: Internet Fees 473 - - 600 - 600 100.00%
52430: Building Maintenance 125,655 106,803 67,557 134,000 86,028 47,972 35.80%
52440: Misc. Repair & Maintenance 3,200 - - 4,000 1,143 2,857 71.42%
52930: Refuse Collection Services 2,951 4,073 2,573 3,000 2,378 622 20.74%
52990: Other Contractual Services - - - - - - -
53110: Postage 258 249 238 250 633 (383) 153.16%
53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 2,615 2,140 1,252 3,000 1,159 1,841 61.36%
53190: Office Supplies 5,191 3,917 2,484 4,500 2,238 2,262 50.26%
53210: Publications & Printing 637 669 335 700 218 482 68.83%
53212: Outreach/Education 1,074 2,561 2,561 1,700 630 1,070 62.94%
53220: Advertising/Promotion 277 2,245 2,245 300 393 (93) 30.90%
53240: Dues & Licenses 3,694 5,712 4,773 3,700 10,986 (7,286) 196.92%
53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals 68,512 71,049 41,611 70,000 38,581 31,419 44.88%
53310: Employee Mileage 1,778 296 56 1,800 - 1,800 100.00%
53320: Employee Lodging 9,609 6,268 4,872 8,400 4,498 3,902 46.46%
53330: Employee Meal Expense 2,436 530 376 2,500 463 2,037 81.48%
53340: Employee Airfare 1,229 427 427 1,000 1,271 (271) 27.10%
53350: Employee Other Expenses 4,219 520 1,866 4,000 293 3,707 92.67%
53420: Medical Supplies - 306 - 100 - 100 100.00%
53430: Provided Food Expense 1,995 3,633 1,637 2,000 1,918 82 4.09%
53440: Operating Supplies 188,511 379,803 234,720 400,000 311,617 88,383 22.10%
53450: Uniform Expense/Supplies 8,931 8,044 4,073 9,000 5,204 3,796 42.18%
53470: Fuel Expenses 506 672 585 500 306 194 38.70%
53510: Repair and Maintenance Supplies 109 212 212 3,000 1,012 1,988 66.25%
53710: Roadway Supplies 6,321,129 5,852,693 2,261,352 5,576,761 2,413,767 3,162,994 56.72%
53910: Other Supplies and Expenses 1,258 1,455 1,919 1,200 1,297 (97) 8.12%
53940: Equipment Purchased - Non Fixed Asset 9,268 3,408 3,308 9,000 3,549 5,451 60.56%
53995: Vehicle Operating Expenses 46 - - - - - -
54430: Wood Products 1,386 - - - - - -
55180: Liability Insurance 175,000 185,000 185,000 190,000 190,000 - -
55310: Rents and Leases 4,652,091 5,519,591 2,749,665 4,700,000 3,059,041 1,640,959 34.91%
Print Date August 21, 2026
Page 19 of 30
Highway Department Overview
FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26
Actual Actual July Operating Budget July Balance Percent
Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining
55410: Depreciation and Amortization 2,309,204 2,562,307 476,951 2,310,000 269,859 2,040,141 88.32%
59100: Cost Allocations-Sales (14,676,042) (14,575,022) (6,091,194) (14,430,000) (6,699,510) (7,730,491) 53.57%
59101: Small Tools Allocations 14,208 323 - - 2,629 (2,629) -
59102: Records & Reports Allocations (3,809) 427 222 - (26) 26 -
59103: Journal Allocations 3,582,274 4,008,977 1,917,006 3,986,111 2,197,869 1,788,242 44.86%
59104: Materials Allocations 7,907,828 7,877,762 2,891,510 7,500,000 2,901,823 4,598,177 61.31%
59105: Voucher Allocations 3,110,643 1,522,875 709,506 3,100,000 757,044 2,342,956 75.58%
59106: Building & Grounds Allocations - - - - - - -
59107: Equipment Storage Allocations - - - - - - -
59109: Inventory Adjustments (52,943) (63,224) (27,194) (60,000) (28,637) (31,363) 52.27%
59200: Overhead (20,859) (65,427) - (25,000) - (25,000) 100.00%
59300: Core Credits (514) (636) (521) - (298) 298 -
59400: WRS Pension Allocation (84,068) 187,310 - - - - -
Operating 13,888,180 13,825,336 5,574,927 13,753,122 5,678,651 8,074,471 58.71%
Total Expenses 22,818,546 22,659,752 10,492,692 23,274,441 10,819,235 12,455,207 53.51%
Report Total (410,759) 487,222 2,576,865 - 2,227,201 - -
Print Date August 21, 2026
Page 20 of 30
Consideration of 2027 Requested Budget
Cover Memo
To: Transportation Committee
From: Ken Witt, County Administrator
Date: September 4, 2026
Agenda Item: Consideration of 2027 Requested Budget
Background Information:
Departments did a good job, projecting expenses and making budget requests consistent with the priorities established
by the County Board. Based upon the requests received and early revenue projections, we currently have a budget
deficit of approximately $760,000. This is roughly half of the deficit we typically see at this stage of the budget process.
As a result, we anticipate a relatively smooth budget process, with some reductions to requests but many requests are
likely to make it into the final budget.
This review of the requested budgets provides an opportunity for the Committee to offer recommendations on items
they would like to see reduced or eliminated, as well as to show support for items they believe should be included in the
final budget.
Ultimately, the County Administrator will consider the feedback received from the County Board, elected officials, and
department heads in developing a balanced budget for the County Board's consideration.
Page 21 of 30
Highway Fund 650 Summary : Department Budget Overview
FY24 FY25 FY26 FY26 FY27 FY27 FY27 FY28
Actual Actual Operating Budget August 3 Operating Budget Operating Budget Operating Budget Operating Budget
Final Final Adopted YTD Requested Recommended Adopted Projected
41110: General Property Taxes 6,658,595 6,735,257 6,828,841 3,983,491 6,937,096 - - -
41170: Vehicle Registration Fee 1,684,880 1,784,513 1,695,000 925,288 1,800,000 - - -
43220: Federal Transportation 174,950 260,037 - - - - - -
43530: State Transportation Grant 2,384,959 2,487,184 2,813,800 1,988,716 2,813,800 - - -
43710: Highway and Bridges 81,708 53,792 52,000 30,333 309,500 - - -
44910: Other Regulatory Permits and Fees 28,700 18,425 25,000 9,850 25,000 - - -
45220: Judgments and Damages 25,511 20,429 - 17,152 - - - -
47230: Transportation - Records & Reports 124,898 189,105 151,000 100,243 190,000 - - -
47231: Transportation - STHS Revenue 3,805,057 4,237,452 4,000,000 2,199,397 3,891,743 - - -
47232: Transportation - Salt Storage 17,080 11,716 17,000 5,458 17,000 - - -
47233: Transportation - GPL Reimbursement 5,977 11,844 78,000 8,427 9,000 - - -
47234: Transportation - Two-Way Radios 5,069 4,399 5,000 4,387 5,000 - - -
47235: Transportation - Patrol Superintendent 147,515 190,356 160,000 86,260 190,000 - - -
47236: Transportation - LRIP Administration 7,872 - 7,800 8,083 7,800 - - -
47237: Transportation - Equipment Storage 390,651 386,531 391,000 319,126 391,000 - - -
47330: Transportation Other Local Gov 6,500,807 6,326,677 6,900,000 2,901,224 6,900,000 - - -
48310: Property Sales Revenue 325,734 135,628 150,000 194,832 150,000 - - -
48410: Insurance Recoveries - 228,049 - 238,284 - - - -
48610: Miscellaneous Revenue 37,824 65,578 - 25,322 - - - -
40000 22,407,787 23,146,973 23,274,441 13,045,872 23,636,939 - - -
51110: Salaries 543,505 452,879 675,027 385,414 724,563 - - -
51140: PTO Pay-Salaried - 15,594 - - - - - -
51210: Wages 5,473,729 5,286,021 5,592,430 2,948,845 5,760,986 - - -
51220: Overtime Wages 304,227 396,955 375,000 216,371 375,000 - - -
51240: PTO Pay-Hourly 36,946 15,946 - 12,768 - - - -
51310: PTO Incentive 14,023 26,114 25,000 19,306 25,000 - - -
51320: Uniform Allowance 13,244 12,972 15,000 6,050 15,000 - - -
51325: Health & Wellness Benefit - - - 200 - - - -
Total Wages 6,385,673 6,206,480 6,682,457 3,588,954 6,900,548 - - -
51410: County Board Per Diem - 75 - - - - - -
51505: Fringe Benefits-ILC (5,737) (7,208) - (2,549) - - - -
51510: Social Security 448,177 457,275 511,208 256,986 527,892 - - -
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Highway Fund 650 Summary : Department Budget Overview
FY24 FY25 FY26 FY26 FY27 FY27 FY27 FY28
Actual Actual Operating Budget August 3 Operating Budget Operating Budget Operating Budget Operating Budget
Final Final Adopted YTD Requested Recommended Adopted Projected
51520: Retirement-Employer Share 413,080 429,207 469,198 252,726 488,140 - - -
51530: Dental Insurance 15,324 23,512 37,028 21,024 39,879 - - -
51540: Health Insurance 1,542,955 1,585,968 1,683,595 950,820 1,697,765 - - -
51550: Disability Insurance 13,245 13,891 18,802 - 19,457 - - -
51560: Workers Compensation 106,930 116,510 110,883 67,325 109,857 - - -
51580: Life Insurance 7,281 8,011 8,148 4,793 8,426 - - -
51590: Unemployment Comp Charges 3,438 694 - 704 - - - -
Total Fringes 2,544,693 2,627,935 2,838,862 1,551,829 2,891,414 - - -
51599: Interdepartmental Wage & Fringe - - - - 82,759 - - -
Net Wage & Fringe 8,930,366 8,834,416 9,521,319 5,140,783 9,874,722 - - -
51910: Staff Development 12,920 10,453 10,000 7,806 10,000 - - -
52116: Consultant Fees - - 7,000 - - - - -
52119: Accounting Services 7,350 - 7,000 - - - - -
52125: Purchased Services 8,610 7,570 10,000 5,662 10,000 - - -
52190: Other Professional Services 14,111 6,380 10,000 3,593 10,000 - - -
52210: Water & Sewer 16,606 17,137 18,000 6,802 18,000 - - -
52220: Electricity 86,434 85,992 90,000 54,323 90,000 - - -
52230: Gas for Heating 44,555 60,132 65,000 49,473 65,000 - - -
52240: Telephone/Dictaphone 744 688 1,000 2,833 1,000 - - -
52250: Cellular Phone Service 11,496 13,718 12,000 6,750 12,000 - - -
52251: Data Line Fees 5,395 5,318 7,000 2,338 7,000 - - -
52252: Internet Fees 473 - 600 - - - - -
52430: Building Maintenance 125,655 106,803 134,000 86,028 134,000 - - -
52440: Misc. Repair & Maintenance 3,200 - 4,000 1,143 4,000 - - -
52930: Refuse Collection Services 2,951 4,073 3,000 2,378 3,000 - - -
53110: Postage 258 249 250 633 250 - - -
53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 2,615 2,140 3,000 967 3,000 - - -
53190: Office Supplies 5,191 3,917 4,500 2,238 4,500 - - -
53210: Publications & Printing 637 669 700 218 700 - - -
53212: Outreach/Education 1,074 2,561 1,700 630 1,700 - - -
53220: Advertising/Promotion 277 2,245 300 393 300 - - -
53240: Dues & Licenses 3,694 5,712 3,700 10,986 10,000 - - -
53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals 68,512 71,049 70,000 37,153 70,000 - - -
Page 23 of 30
Highway Fund 650 Summary : Department Budget Overview
FY24 FY25 FY26 FY26 FY27 FY27 FY27 FY28
Actual Actual Operating Budget August 3 Operating Budget Operating Budget Operating Budget Operating Budget
Final Final Adopted YTD Requested Recommended Adopted Projected
53310: Employee Mileage 1,778 296 1,800 - 1,800 - - -
53320: Employee Lodging 9,609 6,268 8,400 4,498 8,400 - - -
53330: Employee Meal Expense 2,436 530 2,500 463 2,500 - - -
53340: Employee Airfare 1,229 427 1,000 1,271 1,000 - - -
53350: Employee Other Expenses 4,219 520 4,000 293 4,000 - - -
53420: Medical Supplies - 306 100 - 100 - - -
53430: Provided Food Expense 1,995 3,633 2,000 1,918 2,000 - - -
53440: Operating Supplies 188,511 379,803 400,000 311,422 400,000 - - -
53450: Uniform Expense/Supplies 8,931 8,044 9,000 5,204 9,000 - - -
53470: Fuel Expenses 506 672 500 306 500 - - -
53510: Repair and Maintenance Supplies 109 212 3,000 1,012 3,000 - - -
53710: Roadway Supplies 6,321,129 5,852,693 5,576,761 2,413,767 5,574,156 - - -
53910: Other Supplies and Expenses 1,258 1,455 1,200 1,297 1,200 - - -
53940: Equipment Purchased - Non Fixed Asset 9,268 3,408 9,000 3,549 9,000 - - -
53995: Vehicle Operating Expenses 46 - - - - - - -
54430: Wood Products 1,386 - - - - - - -
55180: Liability Insurance 175,000 185,000 190,000 190,000 210,000 - - -
55310: Rents and Leases 4,652,091 5,519,591 4,700,000 2,801,186 4,700,000 - - -
55410: Depreciation and Amortization 2,309,204 2,562,307 2,310,000 134,930 2,310,000 - - -
59100: Cost Allocations-Sales (14,676,042) (14,575,022) (14,430,000) (5,649,343) (14,430,000) - - -
59101: Small Tools Allocations 14,208 323 - 2,629 - - - -
59102: Records & Reports Allocations (3,809) 427 - (26) - - - -
59103: Journal Allocations 3,582,274 4,008,977 3,986,111 2,026,560 3,986,111 - - -
59104: Materials Allocations 7,907,828 7,877,762 7,500,000 2,167,314 7,500,000 - - -
59105: V oucher Allocations 3,110,643 1,522,875 3,100,000 673,001 3,100,000 - - -
59106: Building & Grounds Allocations - - - - - - - -
59107: Equipment Storage Allocations - - - - - - - -
59109: Inventory Adjustments (52,943) (63,224) (60,000) (28,637) (60,000) - - -
59200: Overhead (20,859) (65,427) (25,000) - (25,000) - - -
59300: Core Credits (514) (636) - (298) - - - -
59400: WRS Pension Allocation (84,068) 187,310 - - - - - -
Operating 13,888,180 13,825,336 13,753,122 5,344,664 13,762,217 - - -
Total Expenses 22,818,546 22,659,752 23,274,441 10,485,448 23,636,939 - - -
Report Total (410,759) 487,222 - 2,560,424 - - - -
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Administration 1,395,889$ 1,338,153$ 1,416,274$ 1,422,347$ 1,346,711$ 1,465,000$ 1,500,000$
Maintenance of CTHS 3,873,752$ 4,398,135$ 3,836,578$ 3,697,650$ 4,086,746$ 4,690,500$ 4,704,000$
County Aid Bridge Program 59,843$ 204,292$ 103,254$ 102,389$ 90,620$ 52,000$ 309,500$
CTHS Construction 4,059,779$ 4,302,780$ 5,151,193$ 6,017,596$ 5,644,934$ 5,575,209$ 5,831,696$
Pits & Quarries/Buildings and Grounds/Machinery 692,106$ 8,027$ (130,186)$ 969,551$ 376,690$
Local Governments & Departments 5,859,428$ 6,221,681$ 7,398,248$ 6,689,354$ 6,531,487$ 6,900,000$ 6,900,000$
State of Wisconsin 3,577,181$ 3,714,131$ 3,743,367$ 3,948,939$ 4,466,913$ 4,565,732$ 4,500,000$
Revenues
State of Wisconsin - Transportation Aids 2,365,418$ 2,356,466$ 2,381,934$ 2,384,959$ 2,487,184$ 2,335,000$ 2,400,000$
County Appropriations & Transfers 6,112,201$ 6,210,432$ 6,524,397$ 6,658,595$ 6,735,257$ 6,828,841$ 6,937,096$
County Aid Bridge Program - County 55,250$ 35,790$ 13,946$ 81,708$ 53,792$ 26,000$ 309,500$
Vehicle Registration Fee 860,137$ 859,426$ 875,491$ 1,684,880$ 1,784,513$ 1,695,000$ 1,800,000$
CHIP/CHIPD/Flood/SS4A 154,020$ 722,761$ 112,872$ 771,795$ 450,611$ 478,800$ 413,800$
WisDOT System - State of Wisconsin 3,831,018$ 4,511,771$ 3,999,303$ 3,907,274$ 4,840,831$ 4,809,800$ 4,809,800$
Permits & Fees 13,580$ 28,725$ 31,200$ 28,700$ 18,425$ 25,000$ 25,000$
Insurance Recoveries -$ 786,594$ 20,429$
Local Governments & Departments 5,922,267$ 6,422,120$ 7,129,256$ 6,500,807$ 6,326,677$ 6,900,000$ 6,900,000$
Property Sales/Miscellaneous Revenues 275,014$ 215,966$ 312,150$ 389,068$ 400,126$ 150,000$ 150,000$
23,745,196$
St. Croix Highway Department - 2027 Proposed Budget & Previous Year Recap
Total Revenues
Expenses
Total Expenditures
2027 Budget
23,745,196$
2021 2026 Budget
23,248,441$
2023
21,518,727$
22,167,142$
19,517,978$
19,588,906$
2022
20,187,199$
21,363,457$ 23,248,441$
2024
22,847,826$
22,407,787$
2025
22,544,102$
23,117,845$
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General Surface Maintenance $458,132 $301,725 $545,056 $668,022 $520,892 $425,000 $500,000
Shoulder Maintenance $171,115 $107,057 $203,870 $192,611 $276,509 $175,000 $200,000
Surveillance $72,218 $71,566 $87,041 $100,295 $73,351 $90,000 $85,000
Vegetation Control $307,974 $280,432 $166,620 $252,003 $275,900 $250,000 $260,000
Litter Pick-Up $56,068 $46,116 $52,714 $64,873 $69,786 $55,000 $60,000
Deer Pick-Up $4,833 $4,652 $4,408 $4,420 $4,867 $5,000 $5,000
Miscellaneous $5,765 $8,859 $3,252 $9,370 $3,431 $7,500 $7,000
Drainage Maintenance $346,030 $150,851 $90,606 $60,079 $51,241 $135,000 $140,000
Beamguard/Safety Appurtenances $14,159 $36,311 $27,867 $29,656 $40,579 $30,000 $30,000
Signs/Pavement Markings $321,740 $272,496 $337,001 $324,485 $371,122 $340,000 $350,000
Safety/Training/Safety Committee $83,735 $156,477 $196,893 $221,935 $231,598 $215,000 $200,000
Implements of Husbandry Expense $2,118 $2,193 $1,526 $2,601 $2,172 $2,000 $2,000
Rustic Roads $17,110 $10,489 $49,741 $21,518 $9,229 $25,000 $23,000
Bicycle Routes/ATV Routes $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,000 $500
Driveway Permitting Expense $16,404 $14,034 $10,306 $13,912 $7,416 $15,000 $15,000
Utility Permitting Expense $16,661 $24,435 $25,983 $31,019 $9,377 $31,000 $25,000
Adopt-a-Highway $1,808 $3,074 $2,719 $2,633 $3,787 $1,500 $1,500
CTH Blacktop Inventory & Operation $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,500 $0
CTH Coldmix Inventory $25,357 $14,543 $34,275 $4,100 $10,382 $25,000 $20,000
Bridge Repair/Inspection $31,418 $27,130 $49,403 $24,157 $46,635 $35,000 $30,000
County - 6-20 Culvert Inspections $0 $0 $0 $31,799 $7,735 $0 $0
Chip-Seal $662,241 $785,870 $876,372 $1,235,870 $932,960 $975,000 $950,000
Winter Maintenance $1,258,868 $1,919,826 $1,674,456 $868,822 $1,279,312 $1,600,000 $1,600,000
Storage Allocation $0 $160,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $200,000
General Maintenance - Total $3,873,752 $4,398,135 $4,690,111 $4,414,180 $4,478,281 $4,690,500 $4,704,000
2027 Budget
General Maintenance - 2027 Requested Budget Breakdown
2026 BudgetItem 20252024202320222021
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Length
Miles
2027 CTH DD 240th Street CTH D 4 410 $1,275,000 3.02 Recondition $1,003,948 $271,052 - $1,275,000 CHI
2027 CTH YY CTH Y US 63 3 150 $790,000 1.60 Reconstruction/Widen $790,000 - - $790,000 -
2027 CTH E US 63 240th Street 5 1022 $1,175,000 2.79 Recondition $1,175,000 - - $1,175,000 -
2027 RR#3 CTH E STH 128 4 50 $0 3.60 Reconstruction/Widen $1,620,000 - - -
2027 CTH E/CTH I RAB - - $1,920,000 0.10 Reconstruction $210,000 $1,710,000 - $1,920,000 HSIP
2027 CTH D Bridge - 1198 $600,000 0.05 Reconstruction $600,000 - - $600,000 -
Funding Detail
ADT Estimated
Cost
Funding
Notes
TotalImprovement Type County WisDOT/F
ederal
OtherYear Highway From To
Paser
Rating
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Cylon 222nd Avenue - Boe 10,000$ 5,000$ 5,000$
Eau Galle 30th Avenue - Pecilunas 14,000$ 7,000$ 7,000$
Glenwood 130th Avenue - Schwartz 44,000$ 22,000$ 22,000$
Erin Prairie 140th Avenue - Clemas 14,500$ 7,250$ 7,250$
Erin Prairie 140th Avenue - Kamm 20,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$
Kinnickinnic Valley View Road - Van Beek 45,000$ 22,500$ 22,500$
Richmond 140th Avenue - Raymond 110,000$ 55,000$ 55,000$
Springfield 280th Street - Dorwin 15,000$ 7,500$ 7,500$
Springfield 90th Avenue - McKenzie 25,000$ 12,500$ 12,500$
Stanton 200th Avenue - Beguinn 12,000$ 6,000$ 6,000$
309,500$ 154,750$ 154,750$ TOTALS
Town/County-Aid Bridge Construction - State Statue 82.08
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
2027
WHEREAS, the various towns, hereinafter named, have filed petitions for county aid in the construction of bridges
under Section 82.08 of the Wisconsin Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the county share of the cost for these bridges is as follows:
Total Cost
Local
Government
Amount
County Levy
AmountTown Bridge
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July 23, 2026
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Highway Department Monthly Update
Cover Memo
To: Transportation Committee
From: Ken Witt, County Administrator
Robbie Krejci, Highway Commissioner
Date: September 4, 2026
Agenda Item: Highway Department Monthly Update
Background Information:
St. Croix County Highway Department — September 2026 Transportation Committee Report
• CTH D Bridge Closure update.
• Surface Transportation Grant Program (STP) update.
• 2026 CTH Construction Project update.
• Hudson Facility update.
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Source: St. Croix County website. First collected Oct 9, 2026.