Highway & Facilities Committee Agenda Packet (PDF)

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person needing assistance to participate in this meeting, should contact the Office of the County Clerk at (920)746 2200. Notification 72 hours prior to a meeting will enable the County to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to that meeting. Notice of Public Meeting Wednesday, June 10, 2026 9:00 a .m. HIGHWAY & FACILITIES COMMITTEE Door County Government Center Chambers Room (C102), 1st Floor 421 Nebraska St, Sturgeon Bay, WI Oversight for: Door County Highway & Cherryland Airport, Facilities & Parks, Historical Museum A  Call Meeting to Order  Establish a Quorum ~ Roll Call  Adopt Agenda / Properly Noticed  Approve Minutes of the May 13, 2026 Committee Meeting  Correspondence  Public Comment  New Business (Review / Action) ▪ Museum 1. May Museum Report ▪ Airport 1. Project Updates ▪ Highway & Solid Waste Division 1. Declare Unit #1911 with Mowers Surplus to Sell 2. Declare Unit #9114 Surplus to Sell 3. 2025 Highway Financials 4. Accept/Award Bids for Roof Replacement Highway Department Office Roof 5. County Road E & Highway 57 Intersection Update ▪ Parks 1. Park Manager Report ▪ Facilities 1. Facility Director Report 2. City of Sturgeon Bay Storm Water Utility Report  Matters to be Placed on a Future Agenda or Referred to a Committee, Official, or Employee  Next Meeting Date(s) • July 8, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.  Adjourn Deviation from Order Shown May Occur This meeting will be conducted by teleconference or video conference. Members of the public may join the meeting remotely or in-person. To attend the meeting via computer: Please click the link below to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/852 18831213?pwd=Rebn1QbUfN kERTS1wPwU1qlTg9UyaW.1 Webinar/Meeting: 852 1883 1213 Passcode: 774756 Or by Phone: Dial: 1-312-626-6799 Page 1 of 56 Door County Highway & Facilities Committee Meeting Oversight for: Door County Highway & Cherryland Airport, Facilities & Parks, Historical Museum Door County Government Center Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Minutes A “These minutes have not been reviewed by the oversight committee and are subject to approval at the next regular committee meeting.” Call Meeting to Order The Wednesday May 13, 2026 meeting was called to order by Chairman Walter Kalms at 9:00 a.m. at the Door County Government Center. Establish a Quorum ~ Roll Call Members present: Walter Kalms, Jeff Miller, Todd Thayse, Ken Fisher, Nancy Robillard, Elizabeth Gauger, and Jason Tlachac. Others present: County Board Chairman David Englebert, Administrator Ken Pabich, Highway Commissioner Thad Ash, Airport Manager Craig Ross, Facilities & Parks Director Wayne Spritka, Museum Manager Joe Taylor, CC Sean Donohue, Finance Director Steve Wipperfurth, ES Director Aaron LeClair, Library Manager Dominic Frandrup, and County Clerk Jill Lau. Virtual attendance: Staff, and Public. Election of Vice Chairperson Supervisor Jeff Miller nominated Ken Fisher. Hearing no other nominations Chairman Kalms closed nominations. Ken Fisher elected Vice Chairman by voice vote. Adopt Agenda / Properly Noticed Motion by Gauger, seconded by Fisher to approve the agenda. Motion carried by voice vote. Approve Minutes of the April 8, 2026 and April 29, 2026 Committee Meeting Motion by Thayse, seconded by Miller to approve the minutes of the April 8, 2026 Committee Meeting and the April 29, 2026 Committee Meeting. Motion carried by voice vote. Correspondence • Wisconsin Facilities Management Association - Excellence in Public Service Award W. Spritka • Rural Safety Days is being held today Public Comment None. New Business (Review / Action) 2026 Fair Board – Fair Admission Prices Proposed rates: $27 annual pass pre-purchased from June 1st through July 26th; $30 annual pass at the gate from August 12th through August 16th; $12 daily pass at the gate. Motion by Thayse, seconded by Miller to approve the admission prices as presented for the 2026 Fair. Motion carried by voice vote. Museum April Museum Report The April Report was included in the meeting packet and was reviewed by Museum Manager Joe Taylor. Archives digitization and online access work continues. Museum Project Facilities & Parks Director Wayne Spritka provided updates to cost estimates. Paul Martzke, Immel Construction Page 2 of 56 reviewed the updated estimates, $2,869,470. The plans have been in a continual state of revision to meet today’s presented budget. Paul noted he is confident that the competitive bidding process will bring the project in the budgeted dollars approved. Planning to bid out in June with approval at the July meetings. Review of costs and questions included: fire suppression costs – intent is to use the existing system to the best extent as possible with some upgrades; occupancy per space; what significant changes were made to bring the project close to budget – spaces and finishes within spaces were updated or eliminated such as ceilings and a reduction in square footage spaces; costs are supported by historical data and actual take offs and quantity estimates of plans while utilizing subcontractor consultants; $1.882M includes the roof, portion of the exterior, mechanicals, split costs on conference rooms and restrooms; what would the costs be without completing the future tenant spaces - tenant spaces aren’t to a finished condition, tenants are responsible to build out their own spaces; the $809,219 cost includes the front façade, windows, and doors, a portion of the conference rooms, and a portion of the bathrooms; is there a need for both conference rooms – both are shared spaces and would be used for Museum programs and tenants; annual operating cost estimates - $23,500 heat/fuel, $20,600 water/sewer utilities; $10,300 service contracts; repair & maintenance building $3,000 first year, $5,000 following years; $61,400 estimated first year annual facility costs – may be offset by tenant lease; no additional staff will be required for either the Museum or Facilities; tenants maintain their space; are there any anticipated existing museum exterior and/or interior needs – repairs and upgrades have largely been handled within annual budget. Motion by Thayse, seconded by Fisher to approve the design as presented today and authorization to move forward with bidding out the project. Motion carried by voice vote. Airport Project Updates Airport Manager Craig Ross reported tree removal is complete. Currently in excavation phase. Operations are limited during construction. Project is moving along well. Full completion expected in August. 2027-2031 CIP Project requests include: Taxilanes 1, 2, and 3 and apron; Snow removal equipment building; Airport Master Plan; Hangar #72 bi-fold door replacement (may need to be completed prior to 2027); and, Wildlife and perimeter security fence. 2027 Non-Capital Outlay Kubota RTVX2 to replace existing aircraft tug, $21,765. Review/Approve/Send to County Board Contract/Resolution 2026-? AWOS System CC Donohue explained this is a reoccurring lease. Approval extends the lease of real property at the Door County Cherryland Airport with the Federal Aviation Administration, for the purpose of maintaining an Automated Weather Observing System and an access from, for a term of 20 years. CC Donohue has reviewed and recommends approving as proposed. Motion by Gauger, seconded by Tlachac to approve the resolution as presented. Motion carried by voice vote. Highway & Solid Waste Division Reclassification of Mechanic to Highway Worker Highway Commissioner Thad Ash, explained in 2024 he asked to create another Mechanic position from one of the unfilled Highway worker positions because of the notice of retirement from one of the long-time mechanics. In doing this the hope was to have a mechanic in place to learn from the outgoing mechanic. This worked really well and the time spent with the outgoing mechanic has paid off. The Department no longer needs the fourth mechanic position and would like to change it back to a Highway Worker position. The Department is currently four people light and this is a fifth spot to fill. Motion by Thayse, seconded by Fisher to approve the request as presented. Motion carried by voice vote. Approval/Acceptance/ Send to County Board, Resolution of CHI, CHID, CHIS Grants for Road Aid Motion by Fisher, seconded by Miller to approve and accept the grant awards from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to be used for highway construction and improvements as follows: $147,482.61 County Highway Improvement Grant for County C, 4 lane to County DK (2026); $582,468.00 County Highway Improvement Page 3 of 56 Supplemental Grant for County B, County G to Birch Lane (2027); and, $361,977.79 County Highway Improvement Discretionary Grant for County W, Detroit Harbor Road to McDonald Road (2028). Motion carried by voice vote. 2027 – 2031 CIP 2027-2031 CIP Road projects; includes 16.34 miles of roads. Motion by Thayse, seconded by Tlachac to approve the 2027-2031 CIP as presented. Motion carried by voice vote. 2027 Vehicle/Equipment Outlay Quad axle plow truck w/anti ice; 1-T truck with dump and liftgate; used track excavator; rear ripper teeth attachment for CAT grader; added funding for a floor scrubber/sweeper; equipment replacement funding. Estimated total costs $1.330M. Motion by Thayse, seconded by Robillard to approve the 2027 vehicle/equipment outlay requests as presented. Motion carried by voice vote. 2027 Non-Capital Outlay Patch Duluth shop lot - $9,150; Patch Duluth shop lot - $23,100; and Patch Duluth shop lot/Duluth salt shed - $26,840. Motion by Fisher, seconded by Tlachac to approve 2027 non-capital outlay as presented. Motion carried by voice vote. Parks License Agreement - George Pinney County Park, Review, Approve Agreement to grant non-exclusive privilege to Lindal Fisheries, LLC for using a portion of the George K. Pinney County Park dock for the purposes of berthing, mooring, or docking a 44’ fishing tug. Motion by Miller, seconded by Fisher to approve the License Agreement as presented. Motion carried by voice vote. 2027 Non-Capital Outlay Murphy Park paving - $49,000; and Lily Bay boat dock repair and replacement - $35,000. Motion by Gauger, seconded by Thayse to approve the 2027 non-capital outlay as presented. Motion carried by voice vote. Facilities Emergency Services Middle Station - Project Update Resolution 2026 -__: Authorization to Expend Budgeted Funds for Feasibility Study Regarding Middle Station ES Director Aaron LeClair reviewed the resolution included in the meeting packet. This resolution will move on to the Finance Committee for approval. The resolution authorizes staff to retain professional services to conduct a feasibility study to evaluate the purchase of vacant land with new c onstruction versus the purchase and remodel of an existing building for the Middle Station. Facilities & Parks Director Spritka reported he has been in contact with several entities to conduct the feasibility study. The study would analyze the building to determine useability and provide cost estimates to remodel versus build new on vacant property. A lengthy discussion followed. The study must include site layout, building layout with all physical improvements, and knowing that the building meets code as well as site layout and building layout to build new. Before moving forward staff will need to negotiate some sort of contract or agreement on an existing building. If an agreement cannot be reached the feasibility study will not move forward. Motion by Fisher, seconded by Robillard to support moving forward with a feasibility study for the Emergency Services Middle Station and move it on to the Finance Committee. Motion carried by voice vote. Page 4 of 56 2027 Vehicle Outlay Purchase request for 2027 – replacement of 2021 Ford F-150 Parks cleaning truck. Motion by Gauger, seconded by Fisher to approve the 2027 vehicle outlay as presented. Motion carried by voice vote. 2027-2031 CIP Justice Center roof replacement proposed for 2030. Motion by Fisher, seconded by Robillard to approve the 2027-2031 CIP as presented. Motion carried by voice vote. 2027 Non-Capital Outlay ICON – water monitors in Jail - $42,228.42, Facility – VFD – replacement - $14,000; Store front doors - $15,438.15; Washington Island Community Center parking lot - $21,041, UPS Battery replacements - $19,213; UV Disinfectant Lamps in air systems - $5,688; elevator safety curtain for public access at Justice Center. Motion by Fisher, seconded by Tlachac to approve the 2027 non-capital outlay as presented. Motion carried by voice vote. Sustainability Matters to be Considered No matters were presented. Legislative Matters to be Considered No matters were presented. Matters to be Placed on a Future Agenda or Referred to a Committee, Official, or Employee • Replacement of the Hot Mix Plant and Crushing Unit - Highway Next Meeting Date(s) June 8, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. Adjourn Motion by Miller, seconded by Fisher to adjourn. Time: 11:18 a.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by Jill M. Lau, County Clerk Page 5 of 56 Upcoming Events and Tours 6/15/26 - History Days Kickoff 6/19/26 - Adventure Island Talk 6/25/26 - Fossil Talk at DCL Tours - YMCA, B&GC, Road Scholars Visitor Comments "Legendary!!!" "Wonderful and Educational" "Thanks for all the neat info!" May Programs and Events 5/5/26 - HCE Group 5/26/26 - Gibraltar 4th graders Artifact Donations 5/8/26 - Commercial Fishing Ice Chisels 5/12/26 - Sons of Norway items 5/21/26 - WWII Ration "Red Cents" 5/22/26 - 1958 Door County Ag Records Summary Work continues on the new Founding Industries Exhibit. The Newspaper Digitization Project, a partnership with the library, is progressing through cost estimates, grant applications, and public fundraising efforts. We also hosted an unpaid intern who assisted with the development of an educational game concept. In addition, a grant- funded intern has been hired to support the ongoing archives digitization project. May 2026 Report Submitted by Joe Taylor, Museum and Archives Manager Page 6 of 56 (Right) Keirsten (exhibit intern) shows off her progress on the Hemlock tree for the timber industry exhibit. (Below) We've been providing photos and articles to the Heritage Alliance Door County and the Pulse for History Days. Concept art for an interactive game about the Timber Industry in Door County. We are working with a college student (unpaid) to create more engaging activities for students. 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Is. planning (TS) 11 Murphy Pier Safety Boarding Ladder Murphy closed 12 Pinney Pier Safety Boarding Ladder Pinney closed 13 Interior painting North EMS Sister Bay planning 14 Wood Sign Build and Install Cana Cana closed- installed 15 Chaudiors Dock Dredging (dredge permit rcvd/WNDR Grant Awarded) Chaudiors Dock contracted Summersert Marine 16 Remove & replace heaved concrete at main entrance JC planning 17 Jail water delivery replacement from Acorn to Icon fixtures JC phase 2 of 3 complete 18 Repair Loading Dock Door (Hit by Delivery Driver-March) JC contracted 19 Murphy Interprative Trail Installation Murphy closed 20 Wood Sign Build and Install Cave Point Cave Point closed 21 Wood Sign Build and Install Meridian Meridian closed 22 Install new swim boarding ladders Frank Murphy closed 23 Wood Sign Build and Install Chaudoirs Chaudoirs closed 24 Repair Doors 980 Housing Units JC closed 25 Snow Removal and Maintenance Building Airport planning 26 Page 55 of 56 County of Door FACILITIES & PARKS DEPARTMENT County Government Center 421 Nebraska Street Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Wayne Spritka Facilities & Parks Director (920) 746-7130 wspritka@co.door.wi.us MEMORANDUM TO: Chairman, Highway & Facilities Committee FR: Wayne J. Spritka Director, Facilities & Parks SUBJECT: City of Sturgeon Bay – Stormwater Utility Fee DATE: 6-1-26 Background: The City of Sturgeon Bay recently rolled out a new Stormwater Utility fee structure: The details can be located on the city website, https://www.sturgeonbaywi.org/stormwater_utiltiy/index.php As result the County of Door is responsible for a number parcels listed below with the following rates to be paid in 2026 and beyond each fiscal year. I am tracking the funds within our utility accounts closely to manage payments and work within the annual budget for 2026 and have made adjustments for the 2027 budget. The below is the listing of parcels and annualized cost: $27,236.16 John Miles County Park – $11,491.00 Door County Justice Center – $2,305.00 Door County Government Center – $13,066.80 Door County Central Highway Shop - Utility Fee Credit: The Facilities & Parks Department is seeking the potential 15% credit for each parcel based on the County of Door development and maintenance of 2 regional onsite storm water ponds and storm water mitigation practices that were developed with the City of Sturgeon Bay. City of SB Municipal Code Ch. 33.410-33.411 Potential annual credit of $8,114.42 Each application will be reviewed by the city based on its own merit and parcel development. Page 56 of 56