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Board of Supervisors Agenda
May 5, 2026 5:00 PM
Room 1400 - County Board Room
Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
Call to Order
Invocation or Moment of Silence - Paul Diehn of Willow River Church
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 — March 3, 2026
2. Minutes of Previous Meeting — April 21, 2026, Organizational Meeting
3. Date of Next Meeting - June 2, 2026
4. Rezonings
5. Alterations of County Supervisory District Lines Due to Annexation
6. Appointments
a. County Administrator Appointments
7. Any Other Item Deemed Routine by the County Board Chair
Presentations or Recognitions
County Administrator's Report
1. County Administrator's Report
Business
Request for Future Agenda Items
Announcements
Adjournment
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Board of Supervisors Minutes
March 3, 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 p.m.
Invocation or Moment of Silence
Moment of silence.
Pledge Allegiance to the Flag
Roll Call
PRESENT: Lisa Lind, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf (virtual), Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Kristine McCarthy, Bob
Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike
Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg, Tim Ramberg.
ABSENT: None
Public Comment
No public comment.
Consent Agenda
(Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.)
Motion: Motion to Approve Consent Agenda
Result: Passed
Moved by: Paul Berning
Seconded by: Scott Counter
Ayes: Lisa Lind, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Kristine McCarthy, Bob
Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson,
Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Notes:
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting — February 3, 2026
2. Date of Next Meeting — Organizational Meeting - April 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
3. Rezonings
4. Alterations of County Supervisory District Lines Due to Annexation
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5. Appointments
6. Any Other Item Deemed Routine by the County Board Chair
Presentations or Recognitions
1. Recognition of Supervisors Years of Service
County Administrator Ken Witt recognized several individuals for their service and contributions to the County, noting
that each will not be seeking reelection this spring. He acknowledged Supervisor Tim Ramberg for his years of dedicated
service both as Highway Commissioner and as a County Board Supervisor.
Administrator Witt also recognized Supervisor Lind for her four years of service on the County Board. Kristine McCarthy
was acknowledged for stepping forward to fill the District 10 vacancy over the past eight months.
In addition, Administrator Witt recognized County Board Chair Bob Long for his leadership and service as Chair over the
past four years.
County Administrator's Report
1. County Administrator's Report
County Administrator Ken Witt presented the monthly report, which included updates on financials, personnel changes,
ongoing projects, and other key highlights for the month of March. He also provided a retrospective overview of 2025 to
date.
Vice-Chair Feidler requested an update regarding the addition of a Fifth Circuit Court Judge. Administrator Witt
explained the process for adding a judge and reported that the bill has passed the Assembly and is scheduled for the
Senate floor on March 17. If approved, it will then proceed to the Governor for signature. Administrator Witt discussed
the fiscal impact and timing.
Business
1. Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 14 - Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation - of the St. Croix County Code
of Ordinances
Supervisor Counter and Community Development Director Jason Kjeseth presented the background on the ordinance.
Motion: Motion to Approve Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 14 - Nonmetallic Mining
Reclamation - of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances
Result: Passed
Moved by: Jerry VanSomeren
Seconded by: Ryan Sherley
Ayes: Lisa Lind, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Kristine McCarthy, Bob
Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson,
Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Notes:
2. Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 15 - Zoning - of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances
Community Development Director Jason Kjeseth presented the background on the ordinance.
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Motion: Motion to Approve Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 15 — Zoning — of the St.
Croix County Code of Ordinances
Result: Passed
Moved by: Scott Counter
Seconded by: Ryan Sherley
Ayes: Lisa Lind, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Kristine McCarthy, Bob Feidler, Wayne
Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike
Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
Nays: Paul Berning
Abstain: None
Notes:
3. Ordinance Repealing Chapters 17.01-17.09, 17.36, and 17.70-17.72 and Recreating Chapter 17 — Lower St. Croix
Riverway Overlay District - of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances
Community Development Director Jason Kjeseth presented the background on the ordinance.
Motion: Motion to Approve Ordinance Repealing Chapters 17.01-17.09, 17.36, and 17.70-17.72 and
Recreating Chapter 17
Result: Passed
Moved by: Kerry Reis
Seconded by: Jerry VanSomeren
Ayes: Lisa Lind, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Kristine McCarthy, Bob
Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson,
Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Notes:
4. Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 21 - Municipal Solid Waste: Reduction, Recovery and Recycling - of
the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances
Community Development Director Jason Kjeseth presented the background on the ordinance.
Motion: Motion to Approve Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 21 — Municipal Solid Waste:
Reduction, Recovery and Recycling
Result: Passed
Moved by: Ryan Sherley
Seconded by: Jerry VanSomeren
Ayes: Lisa Lind, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Kristine McCarthy, Bob
Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson,
Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Notes:
5. Resolution Authorizing the Community Development Director to Submit a Land and Water Conservation Fund
Grant Application to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the Construction of an ADA-Compliant
Bathroom and Pavilions at Eckert Blufflands Park
Community Development Director Jason Kjeseth presented the background on the resolution.
Motion: Motion to Approve Resolution Authorizing the Community Development Director to Submit a
Land & Water Conservation Fund Grant Application to the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources for the Construction of an ADA-Compliant Bathroom & Pavilions at Eckert Blufflands
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Park
Result: Passed
Moved by: Kerry Reis
Seconded by: Scott Counter
Ayes: Lisa Lind, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Kristine McCarthy, Bob
Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson,
Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Notes:
6. Resolution Requesting Wisconsin Counties Association Lobby State Legislature and Governor on Legislation for
Greater Local Control for Wisconsin Counties related to Renewable Energy
Supervisor Sherley gave the background on the resolution.
Motion: Motion to Approve Resolution Requesting Wisconsin Counties Association Lobby the State
Legislature and Governor on Legislation for Greater Local Control for Wisconsin Counties
related to Renewable Energy
Result: Passed
Moved by: Ryan Sherley
Seconded by: Mark Carlson
Ayes: Lisa Lind, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Kristine McCarthy, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott
Counter, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry
VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
Nays: Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Daniel Hansen
Abstain: None
Notes:
7. Resolution Supporting Wisconsin Establishing a Membership with the Multi-State Information Sharing and
Analysis Center (MS-ISAC)
Information Technology Director John Allegro gave background on the Resolution.
Motion: Motion to Approve Resolution Supporting Wisconsin Establishing a Membership with the
Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC)
Result: Passed
Moved by: Paul Berning
Seconded by: Paul Adams
Ayes: Lisa Lind, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Kristine McCarthy, Bob
Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson,
Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Notes:
Request for Future Agenda Items
Supervisor Van Someren requested the county begin conversations regarding data centers.
Supervisor Counter requests to receive a report regarding the progress of contamination issues from nitrates
throughout the county.
Announcements
Supervisor Reid thanked Chair Long for his service.
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Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 5:51 p.m.
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Board of Supervisors Minutes
April 21, 2026 10:00 AM
Room 1400 - County Board Room
Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
8:30 a.m. - New Supervisor Orientation
9:45 a.m. - County Board Group Photo
10:00 a.m. - Call to Order
Corporation Counsel Heather Amos called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
Pledge Allegiance to the Flag
Roll Call
PRESENT: Jared Bell, Dani Erickson, Mitch Ruedebusch, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley-
Carter, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh,
Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, John Betchkal.
ABSENT: None.
Swearing in Ceremony - Presiding Judge Needham
Judge Needham administered the Oath of Office to Supervisors.
Welcome by County Administrator and Introduction of Supervisors
Ken Witt welcomed all supervisors. Each supervisor gave a brief introduction.
Business
1. Election of County Board Chairperson
Corporation Counsel Heather Amos briefly described the process of the election of chair and vice-chair. Supervisor Leaf
requested the ballots for chair and vice-chair be held in secret ballot format. Supr. Reis nominated Supr. Feidler. Supr.
Swanepoel nominated Supr. Hansen. Supr. Feidler and Supr. Hansen both made brief statements. Secret ballots were
cast. The votes were counted by Administrator Witt and Clerk Hines. With a vote of 14-5, Supr. Feidler was elected
chair.
2. Election of County Board Vice Chair
Supr. Leaf nominated Supr. Reis, Supr. Swanepeol nominated Supr. Hansen and Supr. Barcalow nominated Supr. Van
Someren. Each nominated supervisor made a brief statement. The results of the first vote were: Supr. Reis 8 votes, Supr.
Van Someren 7 votes and Supr. Hansen 4 votes. The results of the second vote were Supr. Reis 9 votes, Supr. Van
Someren 8votes and Supr. Hansen 2 votes. The results of the third vote were: Supr. Van Someren 10 votes and Supr.
Reis 9 votes. With a majority of votes, Supr. Van Sommeren was elected Vice-Chair.
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3. Confirmation of County Administrator Appointments to the Health and Human Services Board
Motion: Motion to Approve Confirmation of County Administrator Appointments to the Health and
Human Services Board
Result: Passed
Moved by: Cathy Leaf
Seconded by: Daniel Hansen
Ayes: Jared Bell, Dani Erickson, Mitch Ruedebusch, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise
Shirley-Carter, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle
McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren,
John Betchkal
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Notes:
Presentations
1. WCA Video - What are Counties?
A short video from the Wisconsin Counties Association was played.
2. Roles and Responsibilities of County Board Supervisors - Corporation Counsel Amos
Corporation Counsel Amos gave a presentation regarding the Roles and Responsibilies of County Board of Supervisors.
3. State of the County Report - County Administrator Witt
Administrator Witt gave a presentation regarding the State of the County.
4. Robert's Rules of Order and County Board Rules - Corporation Counsel Amos
Corporation Counsel Amos gave a presentation regarding Robert's Rules of Order and County Board Rules.
5. Standing Committee Assignment Process - Corporation Counsel Amos
Corporation Counsel Amos gave a presentation regarding the Standing Committee Assignment Process.
6. Department Head Introductions by Standing Committee
a. Administration Committee
b. Public Protection and Judiciary Committee
c. Community Development Committee
d. Health and Human Services Board
e. Transportation Committee
Each department head introduced themselves and gave a brief overview of the types of items they would bring to their
designated committee.
7. Open Meeting Law - Corporation Counsel Amos
Corporation Counsel Amos gave a presentation regarding Open Meeting Law.
8. Public Records and Best Practices - Assistant Corporation Counsel Patel
Assistant Corporation Counsel Patel gave a presentation regarding Public Records and Best Practices.
Future Meeting Dates
Chair Feidler noted that the next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The agenda for that meeting will be
very light, so Chair Feidler would like to combine two meeting, the regular board meeting at 5:00 p.m. and then go into
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the Committee of the Whole meeting. Chair Feidler requested that all initial committee meetings take place within 8
days of the May 5, 2026, board meeting. Chair Feidler also requested that, if possible, the May meetings of the
respective committees include the Ethics Rules and Board Rules so that those can be finalized in June. Chair Feidler
tentatively recommended that business be conducted in 9 meetings each year.
Request for Future Agenda Items
None.
Announcements
Supervisor Leaf announced that she is moving out of her district and this will be her last meeting. Chair Feidler thanked
Supervisor Leaf for her service. Chair Feidler announced that he plans to have the committee assignments out to
everyone via email by the end of the week.
Adjournment
Adjounred at 2:01 p.m.
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County Administrator Appointments:
Board of Adjustment (BOA)
• Korine Land – 2026-2029
Council on Aging and Disabilities (ADRC)
• Danielle McIntosh – 2026-2028
• Bob Swanepoel – 2026-2028
• Wayne Roen – 2026-2028 (reappointment)
• Paulette Anderson – 2026-2029 (reappointment)
• Carol Hajicek – 2026-2029 (reappointment)
• Vacant – 2026-2029 individual younger than 60 w/physical disabilities
• Vacant – 2026-2029 individual w/developmental disabilities
County Traffic Safety Commission
• Jerry Van Someren – 2026-2028 (reappointment)
• John Betchkal – 2026-2028
• Molly O’Flanagan – 2026-2028 (reappointment)
• Natasha Cardinal – 2026-2028 (reappointment)
• William Peavey – 2026-2028 (reappointment)
Land Information Advisory Council
• Kerry Reis – 2026-2028
Bass Lake Rehabilitation District
• Mitch Ruedebusch – 2026-2028
Partnership Team of the Lower St. Croix Management
• Dan Hansen – 2026-2028
Apple Lake Rehabilitation District
• Scott Counter – 2026-2028
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St. Croix Economic Development
• Bob Feidler – 2026-2028 (reappointment)
• Kerry Reis – 2026-2028
• Dan Fosterling – 2026-2028
St. Croix County Fair Board
• Bob Swanepoel – 2026-2028 (reappointment)
• John Betchkal – 2026-2028
Veterans Service Commission
• Jerry DuBois – 2026-2029 (reappointment)
West Central Regional Planning
• Jerry Van Someren – 2026-2028
• Dani Erickson – 2026-2028
• Paul Berning – 2026-2028
West Central Area Land and Water Conservation Association
• Scott Counter – 2026-2028
West Central Community Action Agency, Inc. (WESTCAP)
• Greg Tellijohn – 2026-2028 (reappointment)
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County Administrator Monthly Report – May 2026
Financial
• 2027 Budget process starts with the Committee of Whole and annual reports by
departments. May Administration and June County Board are the expected review and
recommendation of 2027 budget priorities.
Personnel
• There are 13 open-position recruitments. Applicant numbers are good, averaging from 5
to 45 depending on the position complexity.
• March had 12 new hires. 40 year to date with 19 part-time employees and 21 full-time
employees.
Projects
• Hudson Highway satellite shop construction completion projected end of May.
Other
• Upcoming meetings to watch for:
o May 19 – Transportation Development Association Roundtable on
Transportation in Eau Claire (optional for Transportation Committee members)
o May 20 – WCA County Officials Workshop in Eau Claire (recommended for new
County Board Supervisors)
o June 17 – WCA West Central District Meeting in Eau Claire (optional)
o July 30 – Workshop on the Water – educational conservation program (optional
for Community Development Committee members)
o July – Committee of the Whole for Capital Project Review
o September 20-22 – WCA Conference in Wisconsin Dells (optional)
o October – Committee of the Whole for Budget Review
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County Administrator's
Financial Report March 2026
FY25 FY25 FY26 FY26 Percent
Total Thru March Budget YTD Balance Remaining
REVENUES
Administrative
Revenues
110: General 0000: Default 2,760,777 -2,252,408 0 -3,606,938 3,606,938
387,291,990,80
0,203,900.00%
110: General 1010: Unallocated 0 - 0 - - -
110: General
1110: County Board &
Committees/Commissions 155,935 38,984 192,946 48,236 144,709 75.00%
110: General 1320: Corporation Counsel 961,625 240,187 1,370,623 255,930 1,114,693 81.33%
110: General 1410: Administrator 519,478 129,858 536,781 134,133 402,648 75.01%
110: General 1420: County Clerk 424,863 105,536 452,135 109,974 342,161 75.68%
110: General 1430: Human Resources 621,340 155,335 658,967 164,742 494,225 75.00%
110: General 1440: Elections 85,647 14,762 109,500 21,375 88,125 80.48%
110: General
1450: Information
Technology 2,826,077 678,362 2,895,192 692,496 2,202,696 76.08%
110: General 1510: Finance 675,808 169,103 726,195 180,786 545,409 75.11%
110: General 1520: County Treasurer 619,426 158,933 475,046 194,629 280,417 59.03%
110: General 1610: Facilities 2,450,283 574,011 2,271,706 574,523 1,697,183 74.71%
110: General 5110: Library 1,869,030 467,258 2,059,189 514,797 1,544,392 75.00%
295: Dog License All Cost Centers 21,408 12,840 20,000 5,537 14,463 72.31%
Debt Service Funds All Cost Centers 11,572,757 3,032,193 11,335,121 2,571,280 8,763,841 77.32%
Internal Service Funds All Cost Centers 15,450,137 3,265,163 15,415,000 3,349,843 12,065,157 78.27%
Subtotal Administrative
Revenues 41,014,590 6,790,116 38,518,400 5,211,344 33,307,056 86.47%
Community
Development
Revenues
110: General 1710: Register of Deeds 646,229 81,189 593,784 136,219 457,566 77.06%
110: General 3600: Sanitation 79,220 13,788 77,661 13,788 63,873 82.25%
110: General 5400: Recreation Facilities 80,000 20,000 80,000 20,000 60,000 75.00%
110: General 5620: UW Extension 70,132 18,844 117,627 31,046 86,581 73.61%
110: General 6400: Zoning Dept 2,414,906 569,167 2,274,315 567,739 1,706,576 75.04%
110: General
6700: Economic
Development Corp 115,500 28,875 115,500 28,875 86,625 75.00%
120: Parks All Cost Centers 1,018,521 183,048 1,012,461 277,808 734,653 72.56%
125: Recycling All Cost Centers 205,543 2,014 204,801 121 204,680 99.94%
130: Land and Water
Conservation All Cost Centers 877,859 122,548 818,677 136,015 682,662 83.39%
250: Land Records
Retained Fees All Cost Centers 141,356 23,800 135,000 36,256 98,744 73.14%
270: Pesticide Training All Cost Centers 325 325 0 - - -
Subtotal Community
Development Revenues 5,649,591 1,063,598 5,429,826 1,247,867 4,181,959 77.02%
Health and Human
Services Revenues
225: Health and Human
Services 4110: Public Health 2,404,265 425,156 2,101,014 285,979 1,815,036 86.39%
225: Health and Human
Services 4310: Behavioral Health 6,374,635 1,308,462 6,047,054 833,614 5,213,440 86.21%
225: Health and Human
Services 4320: CCS 4,601,285 199,630 5,593,794 193,110 5,400,684 96.55%
Print Date April 8, 2026
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County Administrator's
Financial Report March 2026
FY25 FY25 FY26 FY26 Percent
Total Thru March Budget YTD Balance Remaining
225: Health and Human
Services 4410: Economic Support 1,362,127 48,329 1,308,944 37,609 1,271,335 97.13%
225: Health and Human
Services 4510: Children Services 8,114,474 1,360,065 8,872,145 1,506,454 7,365,691 83.02%
225: Health and Human
Services
4610: Aging & Disability
Resource Center 2,827,455 430,711 2,861,231 441,778 2,419,453 84.56%
225: Health and Human
Services
4920: Health & Human
Services Administration 2,095,947 378,238 2,039,531 339,009 1,700,523 83.38%
610: Health Center
Campus 4210: Skilled Nursing Facility 7,335,129 1,750,517 8,787,386 1,714,446 7,072,939 80.49%
610: Health Center
Campus
4230: Kitty Rhoades
(Dementia) 541,545 235,202 1,629,889 115,218 1,514,671 92.93%
610: Health Center
Campus 4240: Orchard View 2,219,057 556,128 2,492,609 555,722 1,936,887 77.71%
110: General 4710: Veterans Services 365,352 83,250 366,907 86,202 280,705 76.51%
Subtotal HHS Revenues 38,241,271 6,775,689 42,100,504 6,109,140 35,991,365 85.49%
Transportation
Revenues
650: Highway All Cost Centers 23,117,845 4,996,524 23,274,441 4,939,319 18,335,123 78.78%
Subtotal Transportation
Revenues 23,117,845 4,996,524 23,274,441 4,939,319 18,335,123 78.78%
Public Protection
Revenues
110: General 1210: Circuit Court 1,053,429 262,850 1,176,332 291,609 884,723 75.21%
110: General 1220: Clerk of Courts 2,630,239 600,339 2,541,666 713,944 1,827,723 71.91%
110: General 1240: Medical Examiner 515,975 124,221 507,471 129,609 377,862 74.46%
110: General 1250: Justice Services 1,043,222 232,652 1,047,156 221,062 826,094 78.89%
110: General 1310: District Attorney 1,565,793 319,557 1,675,414 352,512 1,322,901 78.96%
110: General 1330: Child Support 932,662 -33,343 996,265 -26,504 1,022,769 102.66%
110: General 2110: Law Enforcement 11,228,192 2,725,689 11,303,391 2,798,823 8,504,568 75.24%
110: General
2700: Correction and
Detention 5,481,102 1,307,455 5,378,988 1,311,461 4,067,527 75.62%
110: General
2510: Emergency
Management 147,093 32,605 220,175 32,714 187,461 85.14%
110: General
2600: Emergency
Communication 2,660,791 659,253 2,755,371 699,883 2,055,488 74.60%
280: Jail Improvement All Cost Centers 67,021 11,113 0 11,773 -11,773 -
285: K-9 All Cost Centers 48,343 3,361 0 2,755 -2,755 -
286: Drug Task Force All Cost Centers 24,581 - 0 23,097 -23,097 -
287: County Drug Fund All Cost Centers 46,402 10,882 0 - - -
290: Stop Drug All Cost Centers 0 - 0 - - -
Subtotal Public Protection
Revenues 27,444,845 6,256,636 27,602,229 6,562,739 21,039,491 76.22%
Total Revenues 135,468,144 25,882,563 136,925,400 24,070,408 112,854,992 82.42%
EXPENSES
Administrative
Expenses
110: General 1010: Unallocated 4,000,000 - 0 - - -
110: General
1110: County Board &
Committees/Commissions 121,063 45,490 192,946 21,015 171,930 89.11%
Print Date April 8, 2026
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County Administrator's
Financial Report March 2026
FY25 FY25 FY26 FY26 Percent
Total Thru March Budget YTD Balance Remaining
110: General 1320: Corporation Counsel 960,595 198,290 1,370,623 220,211 1,150,412 83.93%
110: General 1410: Administrator 477,947 108,691 536,781 116,113 420,668 78.37%
110: General 1420: County Clerk 391,298 87,366 452,135 121,490 330,645 73.13%
110: General 1430: Human Resources 606,138 149,401 658,967 153,328 505,639 76.73%
110: General 1440: Elections 55,464 49,999 109,500 47,381 62,119 56.73%
110: General
1450: Information
Technology 2,771,056 716,170 2,895,192 1,124,579 1,770,613 61.16%
110: General 1510: Finance 669,645 136,748 726,195 125,405 600,791 82.73%
110: General 1520: County Treasurer 461,030 113,876 475,046 141,064 333,981 70.31%
110: General 1610: Facilities 2,368,140 448,793 2,271,706 518,795 1,752,911 77.16%
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 14,432 20,000 13,900 6,100 30.50%
Debt Service Funds All Cost Centers 10,947,407 9,002,189 11,335,121 9,116,583 2,218,538 19.57%
Internal Service Funds All Cost Centers 14,982,978 2,912,769 15,415,000 3,000,919 12,414,081 80.53%
Subtotal Administrative
Expenses 40,675,572 15,828,129 38,518,400 16,779,971 21,738,428 56.44%
Community
Development
Expenses
110: General 1710: Register of Deeds 572,924 122,147 593,784 122,163 471,622 79.43%
110: General 3600: Sanitation 70,093 168 77,661 - 77,661 100.00%
110: General 5200: Park Properties 36 - 0 - - -
110: General 5400: Recreation Facilities 80,000 - 80,000 - 80,000 100.00%
110: General 5620: UW Extension 142,859 -52 117,627 540 117,087 99.54%
110: General
6100: Resources Land &
Water Conservation 15,726 11,858 0 8,012 -8,012 -
110: General 6400: Zoning Dept 2,157,942 483,389 2,274,315 474,716 1,799,599 79.13%
110: General
6700: Economic
Development Corp 116,322 29,125 115,500 28,875 86,625 75.00%
120: Parks All Cost Centers 1,252,625 150,715 1,012,461 154,727 857,734 84.72%
125: Recycling All Cost Centers 203,961 17,477 204,801 18,621 186,180 90.91%
130: Land and Water
Conservation All Cost Centers 881,007 94,180 818,677 92,540 726,136 88.70%
250: Land Records
Retained Fees All Cost Centers 134,707 49,731 135,000 53,190 81,810 60.60%
270: Pesticide Training All Cost Centers 150 100 0 - - -
Subtotal Community
Development Expenses 5,628,353 958,837 5,429,826 953,384 4,476,442 82.44%
Health and Human
Services Expenses
225: Health and Human
Services 4110: Public Health 1,963,491 387,827 2,101,014 421,953 1,679,061 79.92%
225: Health and Human
Services 4310: Behavioral Health 7,063,777 1,681,605 6,047,054 1,392,310 4,654,744 76.98%
225: Health and Human
Services 4320: CCS 4,827,693 936,227 5,593,794 928,480 4,665,315 83.40%
225: Health and Human
Services 4410: Economic Support 1,195,164 252,750 1,308,944 260,923 1,048,021 80.07%
225: Health and Human
Services 4510: Children Services 8,147,799 1,755,206 8,872,145 1,514,747 7,357,398 82.93%
225: Health and Human
Services
4610: Aging & Disability
Resource Center 2,769,446 543,779 2,861,231 553,489 2,307,742 80.66%
Print Date April 8, 2026
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County Administrator's
Financial Report March 2026
FY25 FY25 FY26 FY26 Percent
Total Thru March Budget YTD Balance Remaining
225: Health and Human
Services
4920: Health & Human
Services Administration 2,096,987 406,454 2,039,531 447,167 1,592,364 78.07%
610: Health Center
Campus 4210: Skilled Nursing Facility 7,217,236 1,626,558 8,787,386 1,367,634 7,419,752 84.44%
610: Health Center
Campus
4230: Kitty Rhoades
(Dementia) 775,016 380,447 1,629,889 172,949 1,456,940 89.39%
610: Health Center
Campus 4240: Orchard View 2,426,920 747,474 2,492,609 375,701 2,116,908 84.93%
110: General 4710: Veterans Services 349,784 72,176 366,907 72,805 294,102 80.16%
Subtotal HHS Expenses 38,833,311 8,790,502 42,100,504 7,508,157 34,592,347 82.17%
Transportation
Expenses
650: Highway All Cost Centers 22,544,466 3,537,923 23,274,441 3,451,991 19,822,451 85.17%
Subtotal Transportation
Expenses 22,544,466 3,537,923 23,274,441 3,451,991 19,822,451 85.17%
Public Protection
Expenses
110: General 1210: Circuit Court 1,037,121 228,469 1,176,332 215,841 960,491 81.65%
110: General 1220: Clerk of Courts 2,547,347 452,797 2,541,666 464,310 2,077,357 81.73%
110: General 1240: Medical Examiner 452,661 96,161 507,471 61,902 445,569 87.80%
110: General 1250: Justice Services 861,690 181,103 1,047,156 160,318 886,838 84.69%
110: General 1310: District Attorney 1,428,863 278,185 1,675,414 314,966 1,360,448 81.20%
110: General 1330: Child Support 942,481 190,933 996,265 206,816 789,449 79.24%
110: General 2110: Law Enforcement 11,114,543 2,337,313 11,303,391 2,445,578 8,857,814 78.36%
110: General
2700: Correction and
Detention 4,955,819 969,899 5,378,988 1,068,202 4,310,786 80.14%
110: General
2510: Emergency
Management 475,625 42,251 220,175 50,246 169,929 77.18%
110: General
2600: Emergency
Communication 2,566,086 531,206 2,755,371 616,260 2,139,111 77.63%
280: Jail Improvement All Cost Centers 46,816 - 0 47,490 -47,490 -
285: K-9 All Cost Centers 52,580 6,697 0 4,142 -4,142 -
286: Drug Task Force All Cost Centers 30,215 4,994 0 15,865 -15,865 -
287: County Drug Fund All Cost Centers 61,551 14,455 0 - - -
290: Stop Drug All Cost Centers 14 - 0 - - -
Subtotal Public Protection
Expenses 26,573,410 5,334,462 27,602,229 5,671,935 21,930,294 79.45%
Total Expenses 134,255,112 34,449,853 136,925,400 34,365,438 102,559,962 74.90%
Report Total 1,213,032 -8,567,290 0 -10,295,030 - -
Print Date April 8, 2026
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County Wide Cash & Investments
Wells Fargo Balance $2,725,026.68
LGIP - State Investment Pool 22,890,345.60
Investments with Advisor 63,499,027.24
Bond Investment 5,475,141.22
TOTAL 94,589,540.74
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) 159,990.63 137,072.00 81,873.51 22,918.63 55,198.49
April registrations (rec'd in May) 153,301.87 154,860.00 75,579.00 (1,558.13) 79,281.00
May registrations (rec'd in June) 169,280.00 155,872.75 82,375.50 13,407.25 73,497.25
June registrations (rec'd in July) 162,334.00 152,334.50 81,374.13 9,999.50 70,960.37
July registrations (rec'd in August) 162,647.00 143,486.25 79,360.88 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 267,396.76 1,784,513.40 1,684,880.35 875,491.16 3,733.35 99,633.05 809,389.19
Average Month 133,698.38 148,709.45 140,406.70 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) 785,796.25 581,576.20 723,882.01 204,220.05 (142,305.81)
March (rec'd in May) 1,176,506.73 1,260,438.65 935,748.93 (83,931.92) 324,689.72
April (rec'd in June) 855,706.78 912,048.26 1,251,098.80 (56,341.48) (339,050.54)
May (rec'd in July) 1,551,604.61 949,715.53 1,038,445.70 601,889.08 (88,730.17)
June (rec'd in August) 1,231,677.54 1,274,785.88 1,364,100.14 (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 954,386.87 13,190,160.20 12,527,548.77 12,632,690.51 144,364.01 662,611.43 (105,141.74)
Average Month 954,386.87 1,099,180.02 1,043,962.40 1,052,724.21
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MONTHLY REPORT
As of March 31, 2026
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2026 St. Croix County Capital Improvement Plan Project Status
Report Dated: March 31, 2026
Year Prior Prior Years 2026 2026 Remaining
Revenues: Budgets Actual Budget YTD Balance
Property/Asset Sales 150,000 8,525
Grants/Other Govts 1,778,744
Bonds & Interest - 52,575
Total Revenues 1,928,744 61,100
Expenses:
General Public Buildings
7140 10001 2026 Building Remodeling/Furniture/Plumbing 200,000 9,578 190,422
7320 10004 2026 Fleet Vehicle Replacement 260,000 260,000
7140 10005 2026 Equipment/Electrical Equipment 65,000 439 64,561
7140 10006 2026 HVAC Replacement 125,000 71,885 53,115
7140 10007 2026 Safety and Security 45,000 15,290 29,710
7140 10106 2022 Government Center Expansion 79,743,000 80,060,553 126,597 (444,150)
7140 10110 2026 GC South Parking Lot 150,000 2,600 147,400
Information Technology
7150 10002 2026 IT Recurring Projects 150,000 91,755 58,245
Health & Human Services
7160 10003 2026 replacement vehicles for ADRC 55,000 55,000
Public Protection
7210 10000 2026 Squad Cars 550,000 381,375 168,625
7210 10135 2026 Squad Car Tablet Replacement 129,000 127,555 1,445
Highway
7310 10115 2025 Hudson Highway Facility Replacement 7,400,000 1,963,951 1,681,099 3,754,950
Emergency Services
7260 10102 2025 Network Switches Microwave Radio Infrastructure 273,000 256,835 16,165
7260 10142 2026 DC Battery power replacement 60,000 60,000
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 16,689 2,191,511
7620 10035 2026 Parks Equipment 35,000 35,000
7620 10098 2026 Park Entrance Kiosks 50,000 50,000
7620 10099 2024 Glen Hills campground flush station 920,000 948,558 (28,558)
7620 10088 2025 GHP Whipering Oaks restroom building 200,000 22,146 177,854 0
7620 10125 2026 Eckert Blufflands Park Development 500,000 500,000
Total Expenses88,536,000 83,279,843 4,626,000 2,715,505 7,163,441
January 1, 2026 Fund Balance 10,677,372
Plus 2026 Revenues 61,100
Minus 2026 Expenses 2,715,505
Current Ending Fund Balance 8,022,967
Reserved for Approved Projects 7,163,441
Unreserved Fund Balance 859,526
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Source: St. Croix County website. First collected Oct 20, 2026.