06-17-26 Town Board Meeting
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, June 17, 2026
(Draft – Not official until approved.)
The regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls was called to order by Chairman Mike Dorsey on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 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 12, 2026. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Present by roll call were supervisors Katie Appel, Will Bergmann and Jeremy Hall. Supervisor Brent Priebe arrived at 6:05 p.m. Also present were town clerk Janet Krueger, public works employee Steve Jacobs and legal counsel Adam Jarchow. Others present were Carol Baumgart, Michelle Schaefer, Josi Nye and James Peterson.
Hall/Appel moved to approve the agenda; motion carried. Bergmann/Hall moved to approve the minutes as printed for the May 20, 2026, and May 21, 2026, town board meetings; motion carried.
No public comment was had.
Business: A commercial design plan was presented for an accessory structure at 2048 US Highway 8. Hall/Appel moved to adopt Resolution 26-09 approving the commercial design plan with conditions; motion carried on a unanimous roll-call vote, 4-0.
Resolution 26-09
A RESOLUTION APPROVING COMMERCIAL DESIGN SITE PLAN FOR
2048 US HIGHWAY 8, TAX PARCEL #044-00927-0000, SEC. 34
WHEREAS owner Michelle Schaefer, Options on 8, Inc. has submitted a commercial design site plan for an accessory structure at 2048 US Highway 8, located in the NW ¼ of NE ¼ of Section 34, T34N, R18W, and identified as Tax Parcel No. 044-00927-0000, 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 with the condition that the accessory structure be a minimum of 20’ from the west property line at the June 10, 2026, meeting.
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 an accessory structure at 2048 US Highway 8, located in the NW ¼ of NE ¼ Section of 34, T34N, R18W and identified as Tax Parcel No. 044-00927-0000, with the condition that the accessory structure be a minimum of 20’ feet from the west property line.
The new contract for assessment services was reviewed. Appel/Bergmann moved to adopt Resolution 26-10 approving the three year assessment contract; motion carried on a unanimous roll-call vote, 5-0.
Resolution 26-10
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONTRACT WITH RANDY PROCHNOW AS ASSESSOR FOR THE TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS
FOR THE YEARS OF 2027, 2028 AND 2029
WHEREAS Wisconsin Statutes 60.307(4) states the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls may contract with an independent Assessor for the Town’s assessment maintenance, and
WHEREAS Assessor Randy Prochnow submitted a proposal of services for the assessment of the Town of St. Croix Falls for years 2027, 2028 and 2029.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, does approve the Assessment Contract with Assessor Randy Prochnow for assessment periods of 2027, 2028 and 2029 with an annual fee of $18,500.00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that payment of services be as follows: first payment of $8,000.00 by January 31st, and second payment of $10,500.00 upon conclusion of the annual Board of Review.
Bergmann/Hall moved to approve the fireworks display for Big Rock Creek on July 4, 2026, with a rain date of July 5, 2026, and the conditions that no fireworks to be shot before 9:30 p.m. and fireworks be completed by 11:00 p.m.; motion carried on a unanimous roll-call vote, 5-0. One bid was received for the town hall residing project. Discussion was had and the project may be re advertised. Appel/Hall moved to adopt Resolution 26-11; Resolution 26-12; and Resolution 26-13 approving the 2026/2027 beer and liquor licenses; operator licenses; and cigarette/tobacco/vaping licenses; motion carried on a unanimous roll-call vote, 5-0.
Resolution 26-11
A RESOLUTION APPROVING ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSES
FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
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, 2027; 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 10, 2026, and was posted at the Town Hall and on the town’s website on June 2, 2026, 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, 2027, 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 2027-01
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 2027-01
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 2027-02
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 2027-03
SUNFLOWER HILL WEDDING AND EVENT VENUE LLC, a limited liability company dba SUNFLOWER HILL WEDDING AND EVENT VENUE LLC, Emily R. Koecher, agent, for a Combination Above-Quota “Class B” beer and liquor license, NE ¼ Section 32, 1265 220th Street, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024. BLB 2027-04
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.
Resolution 26-12
A RESOLUTION APPROVING CIGARETTE, TOBACCO & ELECTRONIC VAPING DEVICE RETAIL LICENSES
FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
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, 2027; 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, 2027-01, 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, 2027-02, Bar YES
RIVARDS OF TAYLORS FALLS DBA ST. CROIX OUTDOORS, TODD D ANGEL, AGENT, 1298 198th STREET, ST. CROIX FALLS WI 54024, 715-483-9515, 456-0000200113-03, 41-1553106, 2027-03, Bar NO
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be authorized to issue the licenses as the case may be.
Resolution 26-13
A RESOLUTION APPROVING OPERATOR’S LICENSES
FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
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, 2027, 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 | 2027- | 1 |
| Albrecht, Dawn Robyn | 312 2nd Avenue SE | Milltown, WI 54858 | 2027- | 2 |
| Albrecht, Sophie Catherine | 803 Centurion Avenue | Centuria, WI 54824 | 2027- | 3 |
| Allen-Houkoos, Stephanie Lynn | 29283 Snowgoose Trail | Shafer MN 55074 | 2027- | 4 |
| Anderberg, Alex Richard | 2622 260th Street | Cushing, WI 54006 | 2027- | 5 |
| Backes, Trevor Scott | 100 Meadow Lane | Centuria, WI 54824 | 2027- | 6 |
| Barnett, Tereasa Louise | 8793 375th Street | North Branch MN 55056 | 2027- | 7 |
| Bastian, Alyssa Nicole | 1253 170th Street | St. Croix Falls WI 54024 | 2027- | 8 |
| Bastian, Roney Carlyle | 1253 170th Street | St. Croix Falls WI 54024 | 2027- | 9 |
| Bertram, Cole J | 966 Brave Drive | Somerset WI 54025 | 2027- | 10 |
| Bobzin, Ella Bjork | 2048 State Road 87 | St. Croix Falls WI 54024 | 2027- | 11 |
| Cain, Darla J | 718 100th St | Amery WI 54001 | 2027- | 12 |
| Carlson, Jacqueline N | 22650 Lang Rd | Grantsburg WI 54840 | 2027- | 13 |
| Chock, Alessia Noel | 603 Ramberg Court | Balsam Lake WI 54810 | 2027- | 14 |
| Claiborne, Lauren M | 1256 15th Ave SE | Forest Lake, MN 55025 | 2027- | 15 |
| Collier, Judy Marie | 2412 Hidden Trail Drive | Spring Hill FA 34606 | 2027- | 16 |
| Engelke, Allison Ann | 671 Monette Ave #5 | New Richmond WI 54017 | 2027- | 17 |
| Everson, Lucus Bradley | 383 150th Street | Amery WI 54001 | 2027- | 18 |
| Flodquist, Jennell | 35751 Tern Avenue | Taylors Falls, MN 55084 | 2027- | 19 |
| Foss, Ashley Elizabeth | 300 Spring Street | Osceola WI 54020 | 2027- | 20 |
| Gatten, Isabella Jillian | 1181 State Road 65 | Amery WI 54001 | 2027- | 21 |
| Hagstrom, Gerald Theodore | 1294 198th St | St. Croix Falls WI 54024 | 2027- | 22 |
| Helgerson, Susan Marie | 710 E Maryland Street | St. Croix Falls WI 54024 | 2027- | 23 |
| Holtz, Celeste Crystal | 530 Spring Street Apt 138 | Somerset WI 54025 | 2027- | 24 |
| Ingalls, Tina M | 15085 Lake Boulevard | Center City, MN 55012 | 2027- | 25 |
| Koecher, Emily R | 790 S Highway 35 | St. Croix Falls WI 54024 | 2027- | 26 |
| Madison, Timera Joel | 334 1st Avenue W | Clear Lake, WI 54005 | 2027- | 27 |
| Mager, MaryAnne Bernadette | 1023 Oak Ridge Drive | Osceola WI 54020 | 2027- | 28 |
| Morrison, Stephanie Deanna | 29195 Main Street | Chisago City, MN 55013 | 2027- | 29 |
| Newbauer, Pamela Judith | 1415 125th Avenue | St. Croix Falls WI 54024 | 2027- | 30 |
| Nye, Jordan Sara | 357 Broadway St E | Amery WI 54001 | 2027- | 31 |
| Okeefe, Becky Jo | 1733 Squirrel Way | New Richmond WI 54017 | 2027- | 32 |
| Peer, Corey Lyn | 730 170th Street | Osceola WI 54020 | 2027- | 33 |
| Peer, Mason Joseph | 2102 120th Avenue Main#5 | Dresser, WI 54009 | 2027- | 34 |
| Peterson, Gregg Lauren | 375 Knollwood Avenue | St. Croix Falls WI 54024 | 2027- | 35 |
| Peterson, James Parklin | 3 St. Croix Lofts Drive Unit 103 | St. Croix Falls WI 54024 | 2027- | 36 |
| Pfund, Brooke Marie | 597 60th Avenue | Clear Lake, WI 54005 | 2027- | 37 |
| Raymond, Kanessa Joleen | 695 Deronda Street | Amery WI 54001 | 2027- | 38 |
| Reil, Alana Louise | 11972 N Meadow Curve | Lindstrom, MN 55045 | 2027- | 39 |
| Rust, Addie J | 1251 211th Street | St. Croix Falls WI 54024 | 2027- | 40 |
| Shurson, Scott D | 590 W 4th Street | New Richmond WI 54017 | 2027- | 41 |
| Stephens, Caroline Mae | 2341 Oak Drive | Osceola WI 54020 | 2027- | 42 |
| Swanson, Mercedes L | 1926 175th Street | Centuria, WI 54824 | 2027- | 43 |
| Szczebak, Nicole Ryan | 27820 Lamar Avenue | Chisago City, MN 55013 | 2027- | 44 |
| Wilson, Heidi-Marie Angelika | 1980 60th St | Balsam Lake WI 54810 | 2027- | 45 |
| Cross, Carson | 882.179th Street | Dresser, WI 54009 | 2027- | 46 |
| Cross, Jordan Alden | 882 179th Street | Dresser, WI 54009 | 2027- | 47 |
| Grabow, Alyvia Lynn | 27660 Leah Lane | Chisago City, MN 55013 | 2027- | 48 |
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be authorized to issue the licenses as the case may be.
Hall/Priebe moved to adopt Resolution 26-14 appointing members to the Town’s plan commission; motion carried on a unanimous roll-call, 5-0.
Resolution 26-14
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JON BUCKLEW AND RICK KATZMARK
AS REGULAR MEMBERS TO THE TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS PLAN COMMISSION
WHEREAS the terms of regular plan commission members Rick Katzmark and Kevin Rector expire on June 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS the Town Chairperson has re-nominated Rick Katzmark and nominated Jon Bucklew as “regular members” to the plan commission for a three year term expiring June 30, 2029.
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
Jon Bucklew as a regular member with a term ending June 30, 2029; and
Rick Katzmark as a regular member with a term ending June 30, 2029.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these terms begin July 1, 2026.
Hall/Bergmann moved to adopt Resolution 26-15 appointing members to the Town’s board of adjustments board; motion carried on a unanimous roll-call, 5-0.
Resolution 26-15
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS
TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
FOR THE TOWN OF ST. CROIXFALLS
WHEREAS the term of regular board of adjustments members Ron Micek expired June 30, 2025, and Joel Yunker expires June 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS the Town Chairperson has re-nominated Ron Micek as a regular member to the board of adjustment for a three year term expiring June 30, 2028, and Joel Yunker as a regular member to the board of adjustment for a three year term expiring June 30, 2029.
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 Board of Adjustment
Ron Micek as a regular member with a term ending June 30, 2028; and
Joel Yunker as a regular member with a term ending June 30, 2029.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these terms begin upon the passing of this resolution.
Discussion was had on data centers. Legal counsel stated as the town ordinance currently reads that data centers would not be allowed. He asked the Board to review the current permitted and special exception uses to see if they would prefer more specific language to either permit or exclude data centers. Discussion was had on repair to the on ton pickup. Priebe/Hall moved to approve the repair to the one ton pickup in an amount not to exceed twenty-five hundred dollars ($2,500.00); motion carried on a unanimous roll-call vote, 5-0. Mr. Jacobs stated the City of St. Croix Falls was still reviewing the potential of moving the snowmobile trail to City property instead of along 160th Avenue. Discussion was had on road work. There was no training to be approved at this time.
Committee, Commission and Employee Reports: Mr. Jacobs gave the highway report. The clerk’s report was presented. Hall/Priebe moved to approve payment of vouchers #26-140 through #26-166 in the amount of $27,152.31; motion carried on a unanimous roll-call vote, 5-0. The 2026 year to date budget summaries were reviewed. Receipts for the period ending May 31, 2026, amounted to $8,866.46, cash balance on May 31, 2026, was $541,659.40. The clerk had met with the Town’s insurance agent to review the current policies and asked the Board if there was interest in raising the Town’s general liability/public officials from $4,000,000/$10,000,000 to $5,000,000/$10,000,000 at an additional premium of $187 annually. Consensus was to leave at the current level. The minutes from the plan commission meeting; building permit log and zoning logs were reviewed.
No closing public comment.
The July town board meeting will be held July 15, 2026. There being no further business, Hall/Priebe moved to adjourn the meeting; motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Town Clerk, Janet Krueger