REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, June 18, 2025

The regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls was called to order by Chairman Michael Dorsey on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall.  Proper notice was given as the agenda was posted at the town hall and on the town’s website June 13, 2025.  The Pledge of Allegiance was said.  Present by roll call was Chairman Michael Dorsey, supervisors Katie Appel, Will Bergmann, Jeremy Hall and Brent Priebe.  Also present were town clerk/treasurer Janet Krueger, public works employee Steve Jacobs and legal counsel Adam Jarchow.  Others in attendance were Brian Raddatz, Josh Klocker, and Fran and Denyce McLaughlin.

Hall/Priebe moved to approve the agenda; motion carried. Priebe/Appel moved to approve the minutes as printed for the May 21, 2025, town board meeting; motion carried.

No public comment was had.

Committee, Commission and Employee Reports: Mr. Jacobs gave the highway report.  Ms. Krueger presented the clerk/treasurer’s report.  Hall/Bergmann moved to approve payment of vouchers #25-141 through #25-169 in the amount of $71,679.94; motion carried on a unanimous roll-call vote, 5-0.  The 2025 year to date budget summaries were reviewed.  Receipts for the period ending May 31, 2025, amounted to $7,636.30, cash balance on May 31, 2025, was $561,672.66.  The plan commission minutes, zoning logs and building permit log were reviewed.  Supervisor Hall stated Polk County had received correspondence from the Department of Natural Resources regarding the county’s shoreland ordinance and thought the Town may want to consider sending a letter to the County regarding the findings; and stated the Polk County Recycling Center is near completion and stated recycling bins will be available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

New Business:  A subdivision request was presented for parcel #044-00492-0000, Section 21, located in the NW corner of Fairgrounds Road and 210^th Street.  Mr. Hall recused himself from conversation.  Appel/Priebe moved to adopt Resolution 25-20 approving the minor subdivision; motion carried on a unanimous roll-call vote, 4-0, with Supervisor Hall abstaining.

Resolution 25-20

A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MINOR SUBDIVISION

IN THE TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS – JEREMY/RACHEL HALL PARCEL

WHEREAS Jeremy/Rachel Hall, owners of real property in the SE¼ of NE ¼  of Section 21, T34N, R18W, identified as Tax Parcel No. 044-00492-0000 and located on the NW corner of Fairgrounds Road and 210^th Street; and

WHEREAS the owner has proposed dividing the current 35.26 acres, more or less, into two parcels, new parcel (Lot 2) consisting of 3.19 acres and the remaining 32.06 acres (Lot 1), more or less.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, approves the creation of a minor subdivision from Tax Parcel No. 044-00492-0000 into two parcels, new parcel (Lot 2) consisting of 3.19 acres and the remaining parcel (Lot 1) consisting of 32.06 acres, more or less; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes a Town Representative to sign the “Polk County Subdivision Ordinance Town Board Check List”, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board requests the Polk County Land Information Office to review and approve the creation of this minor subdivision, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the subdivider provides the Town with a copy of the Certified Survey Map after same has been recorded in the Polk County Register of Deeds Office.

A special exception request for a structure with eight 20’ x 48’ storage units at 1978 US Highway 8 was presented.  Hall/Appel moved to adopt Resolution 25-21 approving the special exception use for a structure with eight 20’ x 48’ storage units; motion carried on a unanimous roll-call vote, 5-0.

Resolution 25-21

A RESOLUTION GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION

TO JOSHUA KLOCKER/AMADEUS LLC FOR A STRUCTURE WITH

EIGHT 20’ X 48’ STORAGE UNITS AT 1978 US HIGHWAY 8 IN THE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

WHEREAS agent Joshua Klocker, Amadeus LLC property owner has filed an application with the Town of St. Croix Falls for a structure with eight 20’ x 48’ storage units at 1978 US Highway 8, located in the NW ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 35, T34N, R18W, and identified as Tax Parcel #044-00982-0000; and

WHEREAS Chapter III, Section C, 3. Commercial District, c. 23 – requires as special exception for any use similar in character to a permitted or special exception use; and

WHEREAS per Chapter I, Section I, 3, (b) the Plan Commission did conduct a public hearing on the matter and did recommend approval on June 11, 2025, for the special exception with conditions for a structure of eight 20’ x 48’ storage units at 1978 US Highway 8, located in the NW ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 35.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, does hereby concur with the Town Plan Commission to grant a special exception to Joshua Klocker/Amadeus LLC for a structure with eight 20’ x 48’ storage units a 1978 US Highway 8 in the NW ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 35 and identified as tax parcel number #044-00982-0000 subject to the following conditions:

• No outdoor storage allowed on the property;
• The business will be on a one year probationary period during which any complaint will lead to an automatic review of the special exception and/or conditions by the Plan Commission and/or Town Board;
• The special exception shall terminate upon the sale or transfer of ownership of either the parcel of land or the business itself; and
• The Business must obtain and maintain all proper permits.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this special exception is conditioned on the applicants obtaining the necessary and required permits, if any, from Polk County and various agencies of the State of Wisconsin; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this special exception must be exercised by application for necessary permits, if any, or business activity as approved within twelve (12) months of the date of this Resolution.

An application for the commercial design plan for the new structure at 1978 US Highway was presented.  Bergmann/Hall moved to adopt Resolution 25-22 approving the commercial design plan as amended; motion carried on a unanimous roll-call vote, 5-0.

Resolution 25-22

A RESOLUTION APPROVING COMMERCIAL DESIGN SITE PLAN FOR

 1978 US HIGHWAY 8, TAX PARCEL #044-00982-0000, SEC. 35

WHEREAS agent Joshua Klocker, Amadeus LLC has submitted a commercial design site plan for a new structure at 1978 US Highway 8, located in the NW ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 35, T34N, R18W, and identified as Tax Parcel No. 044-00982-0000, and

WHEREAS Chapter III, Section C, 3. Commercial District, a. All new commercial development and commercial development involving a structural alteration, addition, or repair to a structure that exceeds seventy-five (75%) percent of the equalized assessed value of the structure over a two year period shall be subject to the Town Commercial Design Guidelines as set forth in Section F of this Chapter III including site plan review and shall not be allowed unless recommended by the Plan Commission and approved by the Town Board; and

WHEREAS the Plan Commission did conduct a public hearing on the matter and did recommend approval of the site plan for a new structure with the amendment of 50’ to 55’ between the existing structure and new structure to allow for the 20’ rear set back on June 11, 2025.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, does hereby concur with the Town Plan Commission and approves the commercial design site plan for a new structure at 1978 US Highway 8, with the amendment of 50’ to 55’ between the existing structure and new structure to allow for the 20’ rear set back located in the NW ¼ of NW ¼ Section of 35, T34N, R18W and identified as Tax Parcel No. 044-00982-0000.

Zoning amendments to the kennel definition and amendments to the special exception language for kennels was reviewed and the first reading was had.  Hall/Bergmann moved to approve the fireworks display at Big Rock Creek on July 4, 2025, with the conditions that no fireworks be shot prior to 9:00 p.m. and no display if the fire danger is extreme; motion carried.  Appel/Bergmann moved to adopt Resolution 25-23; Resolution 25-24; and Resolution 25-25 approving the annual liquor/beer; cigarette/tobacco; and operator licenses for the year ending June 30, 2026; motion carried on a unanimous roll-call vote, 5-0.

Resolution 25-23

A RESOLUTION APPROVING ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSES

FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026

WHEREAS the individuals, partnerships and corporations listed below have made application to the Town Clerk requesting alcohol beverage licenses pursuant to Chapter 125 of the Wisconsin Statutes for the year ending June 30, 2026; and

WHEREAS the applications appear to be complete and the required fee has been paid; and

WHEREAS publication of notice appeared in the Inter-County Leader on June 11, 2025, and was posted at the Town Hall and on the town’s website on June 6, 2025, per Wisconsin State Statutes 125.04(3)(g).

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls does approve and grant alcohol beverage licenses for the year ending June 30, 2026, to the named individuals, partnerships and corporations as follows:

APG WI, LLC, a limited liability company dba BP #7842, Heidi-Marie A Wilson, agent, for a Combination “Class A” beer and liquor license, NW ¼ Section 35, 1960 US Hwy 8, St. Croix Falls, WI  54024.  ALB 2026-01

PEERS BAR OF WI, LLC, a limited liability company dba Peer’s Bar, Corey L. Peer, agent, for a Combination “Class B” beer and liquor license, SE ¼ Section 26, 1953 US Hwy 8, St. Croix Falls, WI  54024. BLB 2026-01

NOT JUSTA BAR & CAFÉ, INC., a corporation dba Not Justa Bar-N-Cafe, Cole J Bertram, agent, for a Combination “Class B” beer and liquor license, SE ¼ Section 26, 1961 US Hwy 8, St. Croix Falls, WI  54024. BLB 2026-02

BIG ROCK CREEK, LLC, a limited liability company dba Big Rock Creek, Joshua A. Hansen, agent, for a combination “Class B” beer and liquor license, SE ¼ Section 6, 1674 State Highway 87, St. Croix Falls, WI  54024. BLB 2026-03

CROSS COUNTRY ASSOCIATES, INC., a corporation dba Poco Loco Mexican Grill, Jordan A Cross, agent, for a Class “B” beer license, SE ¼ Section 28, 2190 US Hwy 8, St. Croix Falls, WI  54024. BB 2026-01

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be authorized to issue the licenses as the case may be.

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Resolution 25-24

A RESOLUTION APPROVING CIGARETTE, TOBACCO & ELECTRONIC VAPING DEVICE RETAIL LICENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026

WHEREAS the individuals, partnerships, and corporations listed below have made application to the Town Clerk requesting cigarette, tobacco and electronic vaping device retail licenses pursuant to Section 134.65 of the Wisconsin Statutes for the year ending June 30, 2026; and

WHEREAS the applications appear to be complete and the required fee has been paid.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls does approve and grant cigarette, tobacco and electronic vaping device retail licenses to the named individuals, partnerships, and corporations as follows:

APG WI, LLC, DBA BP #7842, HEIDI-MARIE A WILSON, AGENT, 1960 US HWY 8, ST. CROIX FALLS WI  54024, 715-483-9080, 456-1031540862-02, 93-30348770, 2026-01, Bar NO

PEERS BAR OF WI, LLC DBA PEER’S BAR, COREY L PEER, AGENT, 1953 US HWY 8, ST. CROIX FALLS WI 54024, 715-483-9390, 456-1031484061-04, 93-3109287, 2026-02, Bar YES

RIVARDS OF TAYLORS FALLS DBA ST. CROIX OUTDOORS, TODD D ANGEL, AGENT, 1298 198^th STREET, ST. CROIX FALLS WI  54024, 715-483-9515, 456-0000200113-03, 41-1553106, 2026-03, Bar NO

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be authorized to issue the licenses as the case may be.

 

Resolution 25-25

A RESOLUTION APPROVING OPERATOR’S LICENSES

FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026

WHEREAS the individuals listed below have made application to the Town Clerk requesting an operator’s licenses pursuant to Sections 125.32(2) and 125.68(2) of the Wisconsin Statutes for the year ending June 30, 2025, and

WHEREAS the applications appear to be complete and the required fee has been paid;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls does approve and grant operator’s licenses to:

 

Abid, Meriem	434 E 11th Street Unit K	New Richmond WI 54017	2026-	1
Albrecht, Dawn Robyn	312 2nd Avenue SE	Milltown, WI  54858	2026-	2
Allen-Haukoos, Stephanie Lynn	29283 Snowgoose Trail	Shafer MN 55074	2026-	3
Anderberg, Alex Richard	2622 260th Street	Cushing, WI  54006	2026-	4
Backes, Devin James	312 Wisconsin Avenue	Centuria, WI  54824	2026-	5
Backes, Trevor Scott	100 Meadow Lane	Centuria, WI  54824	2026-	6
Barnett, Tereasa Louise	8793 375th Street	North Branch MN 55056	2026-	7
Bastian, Roney Carlyle	1253 170th Street	Centuria, WI  54824	2026-	8
Bergquist, Amy Ruth	1414 215th Street	St. Croix Falls WI  54024	2026-	9
Bertram, Cole J	966 Brave Drive	Somerset WI 54025	2026-	10
Cain, Darla J	718 100th St	Amery WI 54001	2026-	11
Carlson, Jacqueline N	22650 Lang Rd	Grantsburg WI 54840	2026-	12
Carter, Anastaria B	1161 River Road	Dresser, WI  54009	2026-	13
Coddington, Casey Danielle	109 North Adams Street	St. Croix Falls WI  54024	2026-	14
Collier, Judy Marie	2412 Hidden Trail Drive	Spring Hill FA  34606	2026-	15
Cross, Carson	882 179th Street	Dresser, WI  54009	2026-	16
Cross, Jordan A	882 179th St	Dresser WI  54009	2026-	17
Duty-Jansen, Hanna Katharina	1911 W Bone Lake Drive	Balsam Lake WI 54810	2026-	18
Engelke, Allison Ann	671 Monette Ave #5	New Richmond WI 54017	2026-	19
Fox, Lori Jean	2188 100th Ave	Dresser WI 54009	2026-	20
Gatten, Isabella Jillian	1181 State Road 65	Amery WI 54001	2026-	21
Hagstrom, Gerald Theodore	1294 198th St	St. Croix Falls WI  54024	2026-	22
Hallen, Rose Bailee	2415 Cherry Drive	Osceola WI 54020	2026-	23
Hoppe, Chloe A	2031 20 1/8th Street	Rice Lake, WI  54868	2026-	24
Koenig, Kristen April	2669 30th Avenue	Osceola WI 54020	2026-	25
Kroells, Nicolle U	307 N East Avenue	Dresser, WI  54009	2026-	26
Madison, Timera Joel	334 1st Avenue W	Clear Lake, WI  54005	2026-	27
Marchand, Kenneth Normand	14183 Ozark Avenue	Stillwater MN  55082	2026-	28
Marchand, Kristin Marie	14183 Ozark Avenue	Stillwater MN  55082	2026-	29
Mager, MaryAnne Bernadette	1023 Oak Ridge Drive	Osceola WI 54020	2026-	30
McKee, Bambi Lee	308 South Adams Street	St. Croix Falls WI  54024	2026-	31
Newbauer, Pamela Judith	1415 125th Avenue	St. Croix Falls WI  54024	2026-	32
Nye, Jordan Sara	357 Broadway St E	Amery WI 54001	2026-	33
Okeefe, Becky Jo	1733 Squirrel Way	New Richmond WI 54017	2026-	34
Pederson, Barbara Jean	2136 195th Avenue	Centuria, WI  54824	2026-	35
Peer, Dawn Marlene	730 170th Street	Osceola WI 54020	2026-	36
Peer, Corey Lyn	730 170th Street	Osceola WI 54020	2026-	37
Peer, Mason Joseph	2102 120th Avenue Main#5	Dresser, WI  54009	2026-	38
Peterson, James Parklin	3 St. Croix Lofts Drive Unit 103	St. Croix Falls WI  54024	2026-	39
Raymond, Kanessa Joleen	695 Deronda Street	Amery WI 54001	2026-	40
Reil, Alana Louise	11972 N Meadow Curve	Lindstrom, MN  55045	2026-	41
Rose, Tiffany Amber	300 West Main St	Balsam Lake WI 54810	2026-	42
Rust, Addie J	1251 211th Street	St. Croix Falls WI  54024	2026-	43
Stephens, Caroline Mae	2341 Oak Drive	Osceola WI 54020	2026-	44
Swanson, Mercedes L	1926 175th Street	Centuria, WI  54824	2026-	45
Tillery-Lamarche, Patric	206 Milltown Avenue S	Milltown, WI  54858	2026-	46
Wagner, Justy Lnn	540 Spring Street Apt 2	Somerset WI 54025	2026-	47
Warnken, Timothy Steven	1106 Saint Croix Street	Hudson, WI  54016	2026-	48
Wilson, Heidi-Marie Angelika	1980 60th St	Balsam Lake WI 54810	2026-	49

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be authorized to issue the licenses as the case may be.

 

Hall/Appel moved to adopt Resolution 25-26 reappointing Dave Berg, Stacy Bergmann and Frank Behning to the plan commission; motion carried on a unanimous roll-call vote, 5-0.

Resolution 25-26

A RESOLUTION APPOINTING DAVE BERG AND STACY BERGMANN

AS REGULAR MEMBERS & FRANK BEHNING AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER

TO THE TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS PLAN COMMISSION

WHEREAS the terms of regular plan commission members Dave Berg and Stacy Bergmann and alternate member Frank Behning expire on June 30, 2025; and

WHEREAS the Town Chairperson has re-nominated Dave Berg and Stacy Bergmann as “regular members” and Frank Behning as “alternate member” of the plan commission for a three year term expiring June 30, 2028.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, appoints to the Town of St. Croix Falls Plan Commission

Dave Berg as a regular member with a term ending June 30, 2028;

Stacy Bergmann as a regular member with a term ending June 30, 2028; and

Frank Behning as a alternate member with a term ending June 30, 2028.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these terms begin July 1, 2025.

A bid was received from Madison Construction for pulverizing approximately .5 miles of 180^th Street-$7,220.00; pulverizing approximately .32 miles of Lees Avenue-$2,535.00; pulverizing approximately 1 mile of 200^th Street-$12,735.00; and pulverizing approximately 700 feet of 165^th Avenue-$1,790.00.  A bid was received from Fahrner Asphalt Sealers to double chip seal approximately .5 miles of 180^th Street-$35,375.00 CRS #2 oil and $36,258.00 CRS #2P oil; and double chip seal approximately .32 miles of Lees Avenue-$19,205.00 CRS #2 oil and $19,643.00 CRS #2P oil.  Appel/Priebe moved to accept the Madison Construction bid for pulverizing 180^th Street, Lees Avenue, 200^th Street and 165^th Avenue in the amount of $24,280.00; and the Fahrner Asphalt Sealers bid for double chip sealing 180^th Street and Lees Avenue using CRS #2P oil in the amount of $55,901.00.  Motion was withdrawn.  Appel/Priebe moved to accept the Madison Construction bid for pulverizing 180^th Street, 200^th Street and 165^th Avenue in the amount of $21,745.00; and the Fahrner Asphalt Sealers bid for double chip sealing 180^th Street using CRS #2P oil in the amount of $36,258.00; motion carried on a unanimous roll-call vote, 5-0.  Bergmann/Hall moved to order the disc for the long arm mower and demo a new ditch mower; motion carried on a unanimous roll-call vote, 5-0.  Discussion was had on additional road work.  Priority in order is to dig out remaining soft spots on 210^th Street; remove clay on Lees Avenue and replace with gravel for a blade patch later in the season; and replace culverts on the pulverized roads.

There was no closing public comment.

The July town board meeting will be held July 16, 2025.  There being no further business, Bergmann/Hall moved to adjourn the meeting; motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

Minutes prepared by town clerk Janet Krueger.