Hudson Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting

HUDSON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE CITY OF HUDSON, WISCONSIN Monday, April 13, 2020 1:00 p.m. Virtual Zoom Meeting To access the meeting please use the link or phone number below. If you cannot access the meeting via the methods below, or need any special accommodations, please contact Aaron Reeves at 715-716-5741 or areeves@hudsonwi.gov. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/377718135?pwd=OFdzQnF5dUpuNUhlMFV5M3QrS2lGQT09 Meeting ID: 377 718 135 Password: 289156 Call-in Phone Number: 312-626-6799 AGENDA (Click on agenda items highlighted in blue to access documents related to that item) 1. Call to Order 2. Discussion and possible action on the February 3, 2020 meeting minutes. 3. New Business A. Community Survey Results Update B. Hot Air Affair Event Follow-up and Report C. Discussion on City of Hudson Demographic Data 4. Communications and Items for Future Agendas 5. Adjournment Posted to City of Hudson’s website and emailed to Star Observer on 4/8/2020 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE CITY OF HUDSON Monday, February 3, 2020 Page 1 The Hudson Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee meeting was called to order by Johnson at 1:05 p.m. PRESENT. Rich O’Connor, Fred Yoerg, Tiffany Weiss, Michael Mroz, and Michael Johnson. ABSENT. Jim Webber, and Aaron Reeves. OTHERS PRESENT. Brea Grace. Discussion and possible action on January 6, 2020 meeting minutes. Motion by Yoerg, seconded by Mroz to approve the minutes of the January 6, 2020 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. All Ayes (5). Motion Carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. None. NEW BUSINESS. Community Survey Results Update. Grace gave an update on the number of surveys received online through POLCO which came out to 180 total surveys done (last month, there were 178 completed online surveys). O’Connor inquired as to how many hard copies of surveys were received. Weiss noted that 12 had been received thus far. Grace stated that the numbers will begin to increase though once the postcard mailing is sent out. Johnson noted that staff is working on compiling residential addresses within the City in preparation for the mailing. Weiss noted that the spreadsheet of residential addresses came from the Utility Billing Department and will require some cleanup due to apartment numbers getting lost in the transfer. Weiss also noted that staff had gotten in contact with Helmer Printing to perform the printing and mailing on the City’s behalf. Helmer gave a couple of quotes (one for the USPS mailing system which includes ~13,900 addresses for both residential and commercial properties; one for the utility billing address list of ~5,250 addresses). The USPS address list was projected to cost $6,116. The utility billing addresses list was projected to cost $2,360. Staff will be working on cleaning the utility billing address list so the cost of the mailing comes out inexpensively. Public Engagement Planning. Staff noted that a couple of the proposed questions were revised or removed internally. Weiss stated that the Carmichael Road and Vine Street intersection question was amended to include the entire Carmichael Road Corridor. The question would be updated into the form of a ‘prioritization’ question that asks residents to prioritize their Top 3 improvements that they would like to see done first. Yoerg inquired if the corridor study extends to the further north part of Carmichael Road. Mroz mentioned that it does not because that stretch of the road had received no complaints in recent years. O’Connor requested that dollar amounts be incorporated into the Carmichael Road question next to each improvement project. Yoerg mentioned that the committee will be fighting a negative mentality with the public feeling like they pay too much in taxes already and proposed providing the dollar amounts for each improvement in a separate question stating the following: REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE CITY OF HUDSON Monday, February 3, 2020 Page 2 “Listed below you will find the cost of each improvement. Does this change your prioritization?” Other possible POLCO questions were reviewed. Yoerg inquired if the Transportation batch of questions could include electric charging vehicles and ramps. Grace said it could. Johnson asked if question 6 of the Batch 5 (Transportation) questions could be revised to say “Would you support the spending of tax dollars on transportation improvements and the expansion of public transportation options to neighboring communities such as the Twin Cities and Eau Claire?” Other Batches of POLCO questions were discussed (mainly those referring to parking, which would include a block statement that verifies that money collected in the downtown parking system goes toward a parking fund for downtown infrastructure improvements). Johnson noted that the bike/ped POCLO questions should be shown to the Bike/Ped Advisory Committee for approval before this Committee acts on it. Engagement activities at this weekend’s Hot Air Affair were discussed. Grace noted that there would be two proposed activities. One where residents can write down one thing they want to change about the community, and one thing they want to keep about the community. The other activity involves a blown up map that will allow residents to place numbered stickers on it and then write down on a corresponding numbered card what they would like to see changed in that location. Weiss said a volunteer sign up sheet was sent out to Plan Commissioners and Common Council members last Friday. At the time of this meeting, a couple had signed up to volunteer. Grace requested access to the shared spreadsheet for event planning purposes. Weiss mentioned she could send it to Grace at the end of the meeting. Discussion was held regarding the holding of two focus groups in downtown. Bob Kost of SEH will assist Brea Grace with hosting these events. Staff was advised not to attend so that participants would feel more at ease. Staff was also given direction to determine where the focus groups should take place, noted by Grace that City Hall should be avoided so that the groups take place on ‘neutral ground’. Yoerg mentioned the Marina as a potential meeting location. Staff was advised to look into the Marina and the Chamber of Commerce office for availability. Discussion on City of Hudson Demographic Data. Due to shortness of time, this item was postponed to the next meeting. COMMUNICATIONS AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS. Next meeting date was scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT. Motion by Mroz, seconded by Yoerg to adjourn at 2:06 p.m. All Ayes (5). Motion Carried. Respectfully submitted, Tiffany Weiss, Acting Secretary 505 Third Street Hudson, Wisconsin 54016 ph: (715)-386-4765 fx: (715)386-3385 www.ci.hudson.wi.us TO: Hudson Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee FROM: Community Development DATE: April 13, 2020 SUBJECT: Community Survey Results Update BACKGROUND: Brea Grace will provide a summary of the online results compiled for the Community Survey so far. ATTACHMENTS: None Prepared by: Tiffany Weiss, Associate City Planner Through: Mike Johnson, AICP, Community Development Director 505 Third Street Hudson, Wisconsin 54016 ph: (715)-386-4765 fx: (715)386-3385 www.ci.hudson.wi.us TO: Hudson Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee FROM: Community Development DATE: April 13, 2020 SUBJECT: Hot Air Affair Event Follow-up and Report BACKGROUND: Brea Grace will provide a summary of the Hot Air Affair Event from February 8 th and all the feedback that was received from the outreach exercises performed at the City’s booth. ATTACHMENTS: Hot Air Affair Report Prepared by: Tiffany Weiss, Associate City Planner Through: Mike Johnson, AICP, Community Development Director February 28, 2020 City of Hudson, WI Comprehensive Plan Update February 8, 2020 Hot Air Affair Public Engagement Results Contents Executive Summary……………………………………………….. 3 Themes from Hot Air Affair Public Engagement………………… 5 “One Thing” Exercise Results ……………………………………. 7 Map Focus Area Exercise Results ……………………………... 11 Building a Better World for All of Us® Executive Summary On February 8, 2020 the City of Hudson hosted a public engagement activity at the Hot Air Affair balloon festival. A booth focused on the City’s Comprehensive Plan Update was set up in the E.P. Rock Elementary School between the cafeteria and marketplace. Thousands of people attended the hot air balloon festival, both visitors to Hudson and residents. At very minimum, the booth provided advertisement to these individuals about the Comprehensive Plan update. Of the total festival attendees, hundreds of people stopped and engaged in discussions and activities which were set-up at the booth, and provided valuable insights into the vision, values, and goals that Hudson residents, employees, and/or visitors hold. The booth and activities were set up to first inform the public about the process of this 20-year update to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Secondarily, participants were asked to complete two engagement exercises: • “One Thing” Exercise; and • Map Focus Area Exercise. The “One Thing” Exercise asked participants to write a brief response to two questions on large poster boards. The questions were. • What is one thing about Hudson that should not change? • If you could change one thing in the City of Hudson, what would it be? The Map Focus Area Exercise asked participants to place a numbered sticker on the map to identify areas they think the Comprehensive Plan should focus on. Then the participants wrote the sticker number and their comments on sheet to describe why that area should receive focus or what the needs are of that area. Participants were also encouraged to share their opinions about Hudson’s future with City staff, elected officials and consultant team who were facilitating the exercises. Results from these exercises are contained within this report. Building a Better World for All of Us ® Themes – Hot Air Affair Public Engagement Results • Keep downtown Hudson quai nt / historic / original • Community events are valued (i.e., kid friendly, music in the park) • Keep small town charm • Hudson’s parks and beach are valued / Need to be maintained • Interest in a new splash pad / community pool • Local bus inesses are appreciated in Hudson • Parking meters / free parking / more parking • More bike / pedestrian paths needed, especially around schools • Interest in expanding transit – M aintaining disability / senior citizen transportation services • Inclusion / acceptance / kindness Building a Better World for All of Us® Building a Better World for All of Us® What is one thing about Hudson that should not change? Building a Better World for All of Us® Historic Quaint Downtown (5) Hot Air Balloon Event (7) Fleet Farm (2) Small Local Businesses (5) Free Community Events Live Music (2) Friendly and Kind People (5) Streets Cleaned Immediately After it Snows Streets Clear and Clean Kid Friendly Events Free Community Events (2) Keep Our Small Town Charm (3) Buffalo Wild Wings Denny's (2) The Restaurants (3) Keep Taco John's Schools (2) The New High School Prospect Park Parks (4) The Free Beach Free Music in the Park (3) Booster Days Disability/Senior Citizen Transportation Services Curb to Curb Services Bike Lanes Keep Downtown Original Good Employers Nothing (2) Barkers Knoke's (3) Nice River Concert in the Park (2) If you could change one thing in the City of Hudson, what would it be? Building a Better World for All of Us® Sledding Hill Take Out Parking Meters (6) / Parking Meter App Free Parking (10) Needs More Parking (8) Parking Ramp/Garage Downtown (5) Longer Parking Times on Parking Meters City Transit Middle School Mental Health Awareness Acceptance- Schools Reducing Powerline, Making Photo Taking Better Water Bottle Refilling Stations Chick-Fil-A (3) More Activities for Toddlers Municipal Pool (2) More State Land More Seating Down by the Water More Public Art and Music Outdoor Skating Rinks More Kindness More Electric Cars City Pool Garbage in the Park More Recycling and Less Trash Parking Ramp on Old Fire Station Property More Bike/Pedestrian Paths (especially on Carmichael & Vine) Splash Pad (3) Over Policing of Main Street Enforcement of the Hudson Preservation Plan for Downtown Sidewalks on WI Street Sidewalks on Top of Hill (2) Sidewalk Going up Stageline to Movie Theater. City Can Take Over Road to Make This Happen. Dangerous Pedestrian Crossings Prioritize Pedestrian Traffic and Multi-Modal Transportation A Sidewalk by the Church, Across E.P. Rock More Inclusion More Parks for Kids to Play at More Free Stuff Skate Park Get Rid of Parking Meter Fees Waterpark Want the Shops to Grow and Not Close More Sunny Days to Enjoy the Patios More Sidewalks All Around the Schools for Safe, Easy Pedestrian Access Building a Better World for All of Us® Building a Better World for All of Us® Building a Better World for All of Us® Building a Better World for All of Us® Focus Area Dot Comments Building a Better World for All of Us® I am… Sti cker # a Resident of the City of Hudson a Resident in a Neighboring C ommunity an Employee in Hudson a Visitor 2 Carmi chael - needs to be 4-l anes,bi ke paths, sl ower speed, more traffi c lights. Re build- will it work (at inte rchange ) x 1 Carm ichae l Road is a disaste r. Too m any lights- it is e asy to be looking ahead and look at the wrong light. All turn lanes need turn lights. x 3 Carm ichae l conge stion 8 Fix the stop and go situation there are too may accidents x x 9 Gas Station x x 4 Add sidewalk to connect subdivision to east, to the rest of Hudson, so the area is safer for kids walking here x 31 Don't change boat launch parking to 3 hrs. x 5 Leave Prospect Park as i s. No water park. x 26 They should build a place for more community involvement and a Hyvee- Miss having a grocery store on this side of the hwy. x 25 Super Wal mart (or somewhere) x 13 More beach x 14 Al ready congested i ntersecti on wi l l get worse wi th new devel opment at SW corner and the county land will also one day sell/develop. Lots of traffic AM/PM with school start/end. Lots of student and pedestrians g oing to need sidewalks x 15 Left turn out of Mayer Rd. is a problem x 19 Traffic flow, wate r, com m e rcial e xpansion 22 Traffic control, sidewalks, do not build here (disruption of wildlife, eyesore) and; We need green spaces x 28 Devel op area now movi e theater, need seni or housi ng x 38 Park/playground near neighborhood by Albert Street x Areas the Comprehensive Plan Should Focus On: Additional Comments Building a Better World for All of Us® I am… a Resi dent of the City of Hudson a Resident in a Neighboring Communi ty an Empl oyee in Hudson a Visitor Too much population growth, only one grocery store is tough, in general too much growth for current infrastructure; layout of uses at dog track is odd. x Kids need to be able to walk/bike to school, draw a 1-mile buffer around the schools and target trail connections, sidewalks and methods to fix dangerous intersections x Keep the quaintness and historic nature of downtown; don't allow tall building heights downtown Lighting at the parking stations (maybe a different color) so they are easier to find at night; we l i ke the street l i ghti ng downtown x Needs in Hudson: Mass transit; less need for downtown parking and more bike lanes Additional Comments Building a Better World for All of Us® 505 Third Street Hudson, Wisconsin 54016 ph: (715)-386-4765 fx: (715)386-3385 www.ci.hudson.wi.us TO: Hudson Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee FROM: Community Development DATE: April 13, 2020 SUBJECT: Discussion on City of Hudson Demographic Data BACKGROUND: Brea Grace will discuss with the Steering Committee the City’s Demographic Data for the “Issues and Opportunities” drafted chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. ATTACHMENTS: Demographic Data Research Prepared by: Tiffany Weiss, Associate City Planner Through: Mike Johnson, AICP, Community Development Director 152551 Page 1 M unicip ality 1970 Census 1980 Census 1990 Census 2000 Census 2010 Census Final 1/1/2019 Estimate T. Hudson 925 2,012 3,692 6,213 8,461 8,719 T. Troy 1,517 2,326 2,850 3,661 4,705 5,379 V. North Hudson 1,547 2,218 3,101 3,463 3,768 3,824 V. Roberts 484 833 1,043 969 1,651 1,753 C. Hudson 5,049 5,434 6,378 8,775 12,719 14,094 C. Riv er Falls 7,238 9,019 10,610 12,560 15,000 15,835 Source: Demographic Services Center, Wisconsin Department of Administration 2040 Comprehensive Plan - 03/02/2020 Draft City of Hudson, WI 1 Issues and Opportunities Element 1.1 Population and Demographics This section will review data and other available information about the City of Hudson’s residents and business, to help us understand existing conditions and projections for the future. 1.1.1 Population The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) estimates that the January 1, 2019, population estimate of the City of Hudson was 14,094. Historically, the City of Hudson has been gaining population every decade. In the decades ahead, the City’s population is anticipated to continually grow. Figure 1 – City of Hudson, Population (1970-2019) Comparing the City of Hudson’s population change to that of adjacent communities, population increases have also been occurring in the past five decades. Table 1 – Historic Change in Population (1970-2019) 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - 03/02/2020 DRAFT 152551 Page 2 Table 2 – Population, Percent Change (1970-2019) Figure 2 – Population, Percent Change (1970-2019) M unicip ality 1970-1980 Census % Chanage 1980-1990 Census % Chanage 1990-2000 Census % Chanage 2000-2010 Census % Chanage 2010 Census - 2019 E stimate % Chanage T. Hudson 118% 83% 68% 36% 3% T. Troy 53% 23% 28% 29% 14% V. North Hudson 43% 40% 12% 9% 1% V. Roberts 72% 25% -7% 70% 6% C. Hudson 8% 17% 38% 45% 11% C. River Falls 25% 18% 18% 19% 6% Source: Demographic Services Center, Wisconsin Department of Administration -20% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% 140% 1970-1980 Census % Chanage 1980-1990 Census % Chanage 1990-2000 Census % Chanage 2000-2010 Census % Chanage 2010 Census - 2019 Estimate % Chanage Population, Percent Change (1970-2019) T. Hudson St. Croix T. Troy St. Croix V. North Hudson St. Croix V. Roberts St. Croix 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - 03/02/2020 DRAFT 152551 Page 3 M unicip ality 2020 Projection 2025 Projection 2030 Projection 2035 Projection 2040 Projection T Hudson 9,820 10,660 11,470 12,010 12,410 T Troy 5,400 5,805 6,185 6,425 6,590 V North Hudson 4,030 4,175 4,300 4,325 4,305 V Roberts 1,890 2,045 2,195 2,290 2,360 C Hudson 15,650 17,260 18,810 19,920 20,780 C Riv er Falls 16,175 16,905 17,540 17,850 18,105 Source: Demographic Services Center, Wisconsin Department of Administration 1.1.2 Population Projections Population projections are used to assess development prospects and community facility needs created by population growth. Population forecasts can be used to evaluate potential residential development, economic conditions, and the level of demand for public facilities and services. This estimate of future growth is also valuable information for establishing management techniques in order to provide for orderly growth and development. The DOA population projections are, by State Statutes, the official population projections for Wisconsin. The DOA’s projections predict that the City’s population will grow to 20,780 by 2040, which is an increase of 6,686 residents from the 2019 population estimate, approximately a 47% increase. Figure 3 – City of Hudson Population (2020-2040) Comparing the City of Hudson’s population projections to that of adjacent communities, population increases and percentage increases are identified in the tables below. Table 3 – Population Projection (2020-2040) 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - 03/02/2020 DRAFT 152551 Page 4 As compared to St. Croix County, the City of Hudson is anticipated to grow significantly more in the next two decades. Table 4 – City of Hudson and St. Croix County Population Projection (2020-2040) 1.1.3 Age & Gender The age of residents is important in identifying current and future needs of a community. The table below shows City of Hudson and St. Croix County age distributions. The median age in Hudson (36.0) is younger than St. Croix County’s (38.3) as well as Wisconsin’s median age (39.2). Hudson has slightly less residents under the age of 18 (23.5%) than St. Croix County (25.8%). However, Hudson has slightly more residents over the age of 65 (15.4%) than St. Croix County (12.5%). Figure 4 – Hudson Age Distribution (2017) M unicip ality 2020 Projection 2030 Projection 2020-2030 Percent Change 2040 Projection 2030-2040 Percent Change C Hudson 15,650 18,810 20.2% 20,780 10.5% St. Croix County 96,985 111,470 14.9% 119,010 6.8% 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - 03/02/2020 DRAFT 152551 Page 5 Table 5 – Age Distribution (2010-2017) Looking at gender, the population of the City of Hudson is approximately 52.4% female and 47.6% male, based on the 2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimate. Table 6 – Gender (2010-2017) Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Male 6,165 48.5% 6,404 47.6% 3.9% 42,218 50.1% 43,468 49.9% 3.0% Female 6,554 51.5% 7,052 52.4% 7.6% 42,127 49.9% 43,674 50.1% 3.7% Total 12,719 100.0% 13,456 100.0% - 84,345 100.0% 87,142 100.0% - Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates City Of Hudson St. Croix County 2010 2017 Estimate Proportional Change 2010 2017 Estimate Proportional Change Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Under 5 958 7.5% 950 4.8% -0.8% 6,166 7.3% 5,512 6.3% -10.6% 5 to 9 995 7.8% 881 7.8% -11.5% 6,705 7.9% 6,779 7.8% 1.1% 10 to 19 1,480 11.6% 1,541 16.8% 4.1% 11,757 14.0% 12,197 14.0% 3.7% 20 to 24 653 5.1% 1,001 4.8% 53.3% 3,924 4.7% 4,499 5.2% 14.7% 25 to 34 2,179 17.1% 2,097 6.5% -3.8% 11,542 13.7% 10,162 11.6% -12.0% 35 to 44 1,902 14.9% 1,687 15.9% -11.3% 12,640 15.0% 12,213 14.0% -3.4% 45 to 54 1,675 13.1% 1,629 20.2% -2.7% 13,616 16.1% 13,285 15.3% -2.4% 55 to 64 1,312 10.3% 1,598 12.8% 21.8% 9,527 11.3% 11,584 13.3% 21.6% 65 to 74 771 6.0% 1,135 7.9% 47.2% 4,672 5.5% 6,598 7.6% 41.2% 75 to 84 499 3.9% 561 2.0% 12.4% 2,637 3.1% 3,090 3.6% 17.2% 85 and over 295 2.3% 376 0.1% 27.5% 1,159 1.4% 1,223 1.4% 5.5% Under 18 3,218 25.3% 3,156 23.5% -1.9% 22,883 27.1% 22,522 25.8% -1.6% Over 65 1,565 12.3% 2,072 15.4% 32.4% 8,468 10.0% 10,911 12.5% 28.8% Total 12,719 - 13,456 - 5.8% 84,345 - 87,142 - 3.3% Median Age 35.4 - 36.0 - - 36.7 - 38.3 - - Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2010 2017 Estimate City Of Hudson Proportional Change 2010 2017 Estimate Proportional Change St. Croix County 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - 03/02/2020 DRAFT 152551 Page 6 1.1.4 Household Size The average household size in the City of Hudson was 2.36 persons per housing unit in 2010. For St. Croix County, the average size was larger at 2.63 persons per housing unit. Over future decades, the average persons per housing unit is anticipated to decrease. Table 7 – Projected Average Household Size (2010-2040) Looking at the average household size by housing tenure, household sizes are larger in owner- occupied units as compared to renter-occupied units. This trend is consistent in the City of Hudson and in St. Croix County. Table 8 – Average Household Size by Tenure (2010-2017) 2010 Census 2020 Projection 2025 Projection 2030 Projection 2035 Projection 2040 Projection City of Hudson 2.36 2.28 2.25 2.21 2.17 2.15 St. Croix County 2.63 2.53 2.49 2.45 2.41 2.39 Source: Demographic Services Center, Wisconsin Department of Administration, 2013 Average Household Size of Owner- Occupied Units Average Household Size of Renter- Occupied Units Average Household Size of Owner- Occupied Units Average Household Size of Renter- Occupied Units City of Hudson 2.45 2.11 2.41 2.23 St. Croix County 2.69 2.18 2.71 2.19 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006-2010 American Community Survey and 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 20172010 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - 03/02/2020 DRAFT 152551 Page 7 1.1.5 Household and Housing Unit Projections The City of Hudson had 5,909 housing units in 2017 (occupied and unoccupied). This was approximately a 54% increase from the 2000 U.S. Census count. During that same time period, St. Croix County experienced slightly less increases with 45% growth in the total number of housing units. Table 9 – Number of Housing Units (2000-2017) Housing projections are helpful to estimate how much land will be consumed by future development. As housing units and households increase, there is an increased demand for public facilities and services. The DOA provides household projections by municipality in Wisconsin. The City of Hudson is projected to see an increase of 2,668 household or 39.6% from the 2020 projections to the 2040 projections as shown in the table below. St. Croix County is expected to see a 29.4% increase. In the 10-year horizon, the City of Hudson is projected to see an increase of 1,586 housing units, a 23.5% increase by 2030. Table 10 – Number of Housing Units (2010-2040) Household and housing unit projections are intended to provide an estimate of the number of housing units that will be developed in future years. The City will continue to experience growth in residential development to meet market needs and to accommodate the projected increase in 1,586 households between 2020 and 2030. 2000 2010 2017 2000-2017 Percent Change City of Hudson 3,831 5,642 5,909 54.2% St. Croix County 24,265 33,983 35,152 44.9% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 & 2010 Census and 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2010 Census 2020 Projection 2025 Projection 2030 Projection 2035 Projection 2040 Projection 2020- 2040 Change City of Hudson 5,287 6,745 7,539 8,331 8,943 9,413 39.6% St. Croix County 31,799 37,935 41,416 44,853 47,314 49,073 29.4% Source: Demographic Services Center, Wisconsin Department of Administration, 2013 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - 03/02/2020 DRAFT 152551 Page 8 1.1.6 Labor Force The labor force participation rate in the City of Hudson has been slightly decreasing since 2010, however unemployment has also been decreasing. Data for St. Croix County is showing similar trends. Table 11 – Labor Force Employment Status (2010-2017) City of Hudson 2010 2010 Percentage 2017 2017 Percentage Persons Age 16 and Over 9,540 - 10,520 - In Labor Force 7,305 76.6% 7,546 71.7% Employed 6,887 72.2% 7,265 69.1% Unemployed 418 4.4% 281 2.7% Unemployment Rate - 5.7% - 3.7% St. Croix County 2010 2010 Percentage 2017 2017 Percentage Persons Age 16 and Over 62,545 - 67,146 - In Labor Force 47,531 76.0% 48,926 72.9% Employed 44,484 71.1% 47,132 70.2% Unemployed 2,956 4.7% 1,621 2.4% Unemployment Rate - 6.2% - 3.3% State of Wisconsin 2010 2010 Percentage 2017 2017 Percentage Percent Unemployed 204,600 4.60% 145,271 3.10% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006-2010 American Community Survey and 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - 03/02/2020 DRAFT 152551 Page 9 1.1.7 Employment Employment is primarily provided by two major industries within the City of Hudson. The educational, health and social services industry provides 24.2% in the City and the manufacturing industry provides 14.6% of all jobs. The table below identifies industries in Hudson and the percentage of employment by each. Table 12 – Employment by Industry (2017) The top two occupation categories in which Hudson residents are employed are management, business, science, and arts occupations (44.8%) and sales and office occupations (21.9%). All occupational categories are identified in the table below. Table 13 – Employment by Occupation (2017) Industry Number Percentage Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting and mining 81 1.1% Construction 318 4.4% Manufacturing 1,064 14.6% Wholesale trade 269 3.7% Retail trade 691 9.5% Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 406 5.6% Information 156 2.1% Finance, insurance, real estate, and rental and leasing 488 6.7% Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services 718 9.9% Educational, health and social services 1,760 24.2% Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services 671 9.2% Other services, except public administration 376 5.2% Public admimistration 267 3.7% Total 7,265 - 2017 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Occupation Number Percentage Management, business, science, and arts occupations 3,258 44.8% Service occupations 1,158 15.9% Sales and office occupations 1,591 21.9% Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations 479 6.6% Production, transportation, and material moving occupations 779 10.7% Total 7,265 2017 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - 03/02/2020 DRAFT 152551 Page 10 The majority of Hudson residents work outside the State of Wisconsin (52.7%). Approximately 43.3% within St. Croix County. Table 14 – Place of Work (2010-2017) The majority of Hudson residents (64.3%) travel less than 30 minutes to work. Of that 26.9% travel less than 15 minutes to work. The mean travel time to work by Hudson residents is 24.4 minutes, as compared to the 27.9 minutes mean travel time for St. Croix County residents, as determined by the 2017 American Community Survey. Detailed travel times to work are identified in the table below. Table 15 – Travel Time to Work (2010-2017) The vast majority of Hudson residents travel to work by car, truck, or van (89.4%) and most of these workers are driving alone (83.4%). Since 2010, more workers are using public transportation, walking or bicycling to work and more residents are working from home. The table below identifies the means by which residents travel to work. Place of work 2010 2017 Worked in state of residence 44.7% 47.3% Worked in county of residence 42.3% 43.3.% Worked outside county of residence 2.4% 3.9% Worked outside state residence 55.3% 52.7% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006-2010 and 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Travel Time to Work 2010 2017 Less than 10 minutes 17.5% 16.5% 10 to 14 minutes 17.3% 10.4% 15 to 19 minutes 12.7% 11.6% 20 to 24 minutes 12.6% 19.3% 25 to 29 minutes 7.0% 6.5% 30 to 34 minutes 12.5% 13.5% 35 to 44 minutes 8.6% 7.9% 45 to 59 minutes 7.8% 8.0% 60 or more minutes 3.9% 6.3% Mean travel time to work (minutes) 23.1 24.4 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006-2010 and 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - 03/02/2020 DRAFT 152551 Page 11 Table 16 – Means of Transportation to Work (2010-2017) Means of Transportation to Work 2010 2017 Car, Truck, or Van 92.4% 89.4% Drove alone 84.2% 83.4% Carpooled 8.1% 6.0% In 2-person carpool 6.4% 4.1% In 3-person carpool 0.8% 1.2% In 4-person carpool 0.9% 0.7% Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 0.4% 0.8% Walked 0.9% 3.1% Bicycle 0.0% 0.4% Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means 0.6% 0.2% Worked at home 5.7% 6.2% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006-2010 and 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - 03/02/2020 DRAFT 152551 Page 12 Number Percentage Number Percentage Less than $10,000 201 3.6% 723 2.2% $10,000 to $14,999 153 2.7% 963 2.9% $15,000 to $24,999 365 6.5% 2,059 6.2% $25,000 to $34,999 420 7.4% 2,309 6.9% $35,000 to $49,999 595 10.5% 3,668 11.0% $50,000 to $74,999 1,267 22.4% 6,400 19.2% $75,000 to $99,999 901 15.9% 5,502 16.5% $100,000 to $149,999 1,041 18.4% 6,819 20.4% $150,000 to $199,999 382 6.8% 2,753 8.2% $200,000 or more 331 5.9% 2,193 6.6% Total 5,656 33,389 Median Household Income $69,065.00 NA $77,768.00 NA Mean Household Income $87,869.00 NA $94,996.00 NA Per Capita Income $37,211.00 NA $36,561.00 NA City of Hudson St. Croix County Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2017 Income & Benefits 1.1.8 Household and Per Capita Income According to the 2017 American Community Survey, median household income in Hudson is $69,065 compared to $77,768 for St. Croix County, and $56,759 for Wisconsin. The mean household income in Hudson is $87,869, compared to $94,996 for St. Croix County and $74,372 for Wisconsin. Per capita income in Hudson is $37,211, compared to $36,561 for St. Croix County and $30,557 for Wisconsin. Table 17 – City of Hudson, Income and Benefits (2017) Table 18 – Household Income (2017) 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - 03/02/2020 DRAFT 152551 Page 13 1.1.9 Educational Attainment The U.S. Census Bureau provides information on educational attainment levels, which are summarized in figures and table below. City of Hudson residents, on average, have a slightly higher level of education compared to residents of St. Croix County. According to the 2017 American Community Survey, Wisconsin has 91.7% of its residents 25 years and over with a high school diploma or higher. Comparatively, the City of Hudson (97.5%) is higher than the state average and the St. Croix County average (96.1%). The City of Hudson and St. Croix County are both ahead of the state average in terms of Bachelor’s Degree or other higher educations. Wisconsin has approximately 29.1% of residents having earned at least a Bachelor’s Degree, while Hudson has 43.9% and St. Croix County has 34.1% of residents with at least a Bachelor’s Degree. Table 19 – Educational Levels (2010-2017) Highest Education No. Percent No. Percent No. Percent No. Percent Less than 9th grade 182 2.2% 109 1.2% 869 1.6% 648 1.1% 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 322 3.9% 119 1.3% 2,064 3.8% 1,611 2.8% High school graduate (includes equivalency) 2,174 26.3% 1,961 21.6% 15,858 29.2% 15,247 26.2% Some college, no degree 1,868 22.6% 1,747 19.2% 12,599 23.2% 12,747 21.9% Associate's degree 513 6.2% 1,167 12.8% 5,268 9.7% 8,105 13.9% Bachelor's degree 2,340 28.3% 2,621 28.9% 13,034 24.0% 13,963 24.1% Graduate or professional degree 868 10.5% 1,359 15.0% 4,616 8.5% 5,834 10.0% Total 8,267 100.0% 9,083 100.0% 54,308 100.0% 58,155 100.0% 2017 St. Croix County Notes: Population 25 years and over. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006-2010 American Community Survey and 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Huds on 20102010 2017 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - 03/02/2020 DRAFT 152551 Page 14 1.1.10 Schools Hudson residents are served by the Hudson School District. The table below shows the enrollment for each school in the District. Table 20 – Hudson Area School District Enrollment Some children throughout St. Croix County and the City of Hudson are home-schooled. There are 153 children that are home-schooled who would qualify for enrollment in the Hudson School District. This is equivalent to 2.73% of the current public school enrollment, as indicated in the table below. Table 21 – Hudson Area Home-Based Private Educational Program Enrollment (2018-2019) The City of Hudson is located within the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College service area. The College has four main campuses, the closest of which is located in New Richmond. The closest University of Wisconsin system school to the City of Hudson is UW-River Falls. The University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,725 and is approximately 10-miles from Hudson. District Total Home-Based Enrollment Total 3rd Friday Pub lic E nrollment Home-Based Enrollment as Percentage of Public Enrollment Hudson School District 153 5,614 2.73% Source: Wisconsin Information System for Education District County Name School Type School Name 2018-2019 Enrollment Hudson School District St. Croix County Elementary School Houlton Elementary K 5th 213 Hudson School District St. Croix County High School Hudson High 9th 12th 1,786 Hudson School District St. Croix County Middle School Hudson Middle 6th 8th 1,317 Hudson School District St. Croix County Elementary School Hudson Prairie Elementary K 5th 340 Hudson School District St. Croix County Elementary School North Hudson Elementary K 5th 296 Hudson School District St. Croix County Elementary School River Crest Elementary K 5th 531 Hudson School District St. Croix County Elementary School Rock Elementary K 5th 496 Hudson School District St. Croix County Elementary School Willow River Elementary K 5th 315 Total 5,294 Source: Wisconsin Information System for Education Grades