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H1 – Boody County Land, 1987
St. Croix County Facility Planning Study Existing Studies - Summary of Key Findings / Recommendations
Study Date: October 6, 1987
Facility: Hudson Government Center Author: Gair & Associates
Title: Study Proposal for Boody County Land
Summary of Key Points within the Report: 1. Six different master plan concepts were presented, with the preferred alternative
being Master Plan Concept VI. 2. A phasing plan was presented in the report.
Summary of Key Recommendations:
1. Phase I of the County campus should be constructed on the east or southeast side of the site.
2. Develop property as a mixed use site, with road and utility connections through the site, and space for future County Government Center phases to the west and south of the initial phase.
3. Dispose of property not needed for future government use. P:\PT\S\Sccbs\109277\Building Plans and Study Reports\Study Reports\Hudson\H1 - 1987 Study for Boody County Land.doc
H3 – Plan for a Plan, 2004
St. Croix County Facility Planning Study Existing Studies - Summary of Key Findings / Recommendations
Study Date: August 17, 2004
Facility: Government Center Property Author: County Staff Title: Plan for a Plan
Summary of Key Recommendations:
1. Any sale or development of property should be consistent with a County approved plan for the entire property
2. Any future concepts should consider compatible land use options and traffic considerations for property as a whole.
3. Northwest portion of property should remain compatible with residential use, or should act to buffer the eastern and southeastern non-residential uses.
4. Keep residential area along Grandview separate from any area accessing Carmichael or Vine
5. Non-residential uses should be restricted to southeast part of property with access to Vine and/or Carmicheal, with appropriate set backs from intersection.
6. Development to southeast should be low in traffic intensity to assure safe traffic flows at Carmichael and Vine intersection
7. Consider primary Government Expansion to north of existing building, with secondary expansion to south. South expansion must allow provisions for future road access from southeast property to Carmicheal.
8. Trail network should be continued and improved with future development 9. Have an appraisal done to determine fair market value, and determine long term
property tax implications based on appraisal 10. Obtain City of Hudson’s input on any concept plans developed 11. Determine the public land use needs by compiling a list of expressed interests to
date, including the County’s own interests P:\PT\S\Sccbs\109277\Building Plans and Study Reports\Study Reports\Hudson\H3 - 2004 Plan for a Plan Govn Cent Prop.doc
H4 – White Appraisal Report, 2006
St. Croix County Facility Planning Study Existing Studies - Summary of Key Findings / Recommendations
Study Date: February 22, 2006 Facility: Government Center
Author: Jeffrey White Valuation Specialists Title: Summary Appraisal Report on St. Croix Government Center
Summary of Key Points within the Report: 1. Assumed land available to sell and estimated value, Option 1:
a. 50 acres residential @ $71,800 per acre = $3,590,000 b. Total estimated value for Option 1 - $3,590,000
2. Assumed land available to sell and estimated value, Option 2: a. 27 acres residential @ $71,800 per acre = $1,940,000 b. 23 acres commercial @ $204,000 per acre = $4,670,000 c. Total estimated value for Option 2 - $6,610,000
3. A potential storm water detension pond will be necessary on the southeast part of the site with future development of the site.
Summary of Key Recommendations:
1. The land is currently zoned residential. Work with the City of Hudson to rezone land along Vine and Carmichael to Commercial.
2. Survey both sections of land and determine what to sell 3. Develop RFP, request bids, interview potential developers 4. Transition the residential development – multi family to bay/condo to single
family 5. Discuss road plans with City regarding 4 lane plan for Carmichael, and potential
extensions of Valley View Dr., Hilltop Dr., and North Ridge Dr. off of Grandview.
6. Determine what, if any, consideration should be given to land uses such as a library or a fire station.
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H5 – Barsness Land Use Evaluation, 2007
St. Croix County Facility Planning Study Existing Studies - Summary of Key Findings / Recommendations
Study Date: June 7, 2007
Facility: Government Center Author: Barsness Consulting, Inc.
Title: Government Center Land Use Evaluation
Summary of Key Points within the Report: 1. Major themes from the public comment period:
a. Preserve expansion space for County operations, and preserve green space b. Encourage high quality planning and design, energy innovation c. Consider community-wide public facilities d. Growth and development motives are suspect and frustrating e. There is a concern over traffic at Camicheal and Vine f. Retail (strip development) and its impacts have little support g. Residential development on County land is questioned
2. Office development provides the greatest value for the property, in terms of sale proceeds, tax revenue and jobs
3. Private sector more apt to pay higher cost for mixed use than public/semi-public 4. Implementation actions that expedite the land development process include: a
surface water management plan, land conservation/vegetation plan, development standards, Phase 1 Environmental Assessment Statement, soil borings, infrastructure cost assessments, and legal descriptions of new parcels.
Summary of Key Recommendations:
1. Use the “Plan for a Plan” as updated to evaluate County land and facility assets 2. Preserve / retain the northern half of site for future County and other public uses 3. For the southwest part of the site, consider uses such as YMCA or City uses,
private and/or public offices, or senior and/or affordable housing 4. For the southeast part of the site, consider uses such as Library, City uses, or
private and/or public offices 5. County service delivery system should include satellite facilities in north and east
parts of County 6. If residential occurs on site, direct it toward active senior or affordable market
niches that contain high quality, centrally maintained facilities 7. Consider investing land sale proceeds into the following: expansion of County
facilities, developing satellite county offices in north and east, attracting head-of-household jobs. Match long term projects with long term debt.
8. Once a conceptual site plan is approved by the County Board, submit an application to the City of Hudson for land use and zoning approvals.
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H6 – Ayres Space Needs Study, 2007
St. Croix County Facility Planning Study Existing Studies - Summary of Key Findings / Recommendations
Study Date: December 10, 2007
Facility: NR Health and Human Services / Hudson Government Center Author: Ayres
Title: Space Needs Study
Summary of Key Points within the Report: 1. HHS occupies 62,000 sf but it would take only 45,000 sf to house HHS if space
was designed expressly for this use. 2. HHS is not energy efficient. A new energy efficient facility would save $123,000
per year. 3. HHS faces $298,000 in needed upgrades to various mechanical systems. 4. An estimated $49,000 per year would be saved in travel costs if HHS were
attached to the Government Center. 5. Security is an issue at HHS, as there are multiple unmonitored entrances. 6. At the Government Center, use of multiple small break rooms within various
departments is a less efficient use of space as compared to a central break room. 7. Moving HHS to the Government Center would result in efficiencies in receiving
and distribution of supplies, IT and phone services, and perhaps in having a single record archive location.
8. Existing and future (10 yr projection) staff numbers and square footages are summarized for both HHS and Government Center.
9. Space Needs Surveys are included for both HHS and Government Center.
Summary of Key Recommendations:
1. Option 1 – bring HHS to Hudson, and build a 3 level addition to Government Center. Provide secure courtrooms in new addition. $12.8 M
2. Option 2 - bring HHS to Hudson, and build a 3 level addition to Government Center. Remodel existing building to provide secure courtrooms. $14.1 M
3. Option 3 – build free standing HHS building at undetermined location, and build small addition onto Government Center for IT, Econ Dev, Family Court, Child Support and Building Services. $13.8 M
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H7 – Sheriff’s Security Assessment, 2008
St. Croix County Facility Planning Study Existing Studies - Summary of Key Findings / Recommendations
Study Date: 2008
Facility: Government Center Author: St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office
Title: Security Assessment
Summary of Key Recommendations: 1. Limit the number of entrance points available to the public to two (East Door First
Floor, and South Door Ground Floor), and lock/alarm the other ones. 2. Employees could access the building by any authorized entrance by use of a
county issued ID card or key fob. 3. Post signs in the parking lot advising what offices may be accessed by each public
entrance. 4. Monitor all entrances and hallways with video surveillance equipment. 5. Post signs in the parking lot advising the use of cameras. 6. Install and staff a security station/kiosk near the main floor east entrance to
include equipment to monitor all video and alarm systems. As an option, this could also include a metal detector and/or an x-ray station.
7. Place a roving security officer in the building 8. All suites should identify and use a public/customer service counter. 9. Hallways not leading to any public areas should be secured (i.e., the 2 hallways
on the first floor leading to the employee lunch room). 10. Station court security staff in each courtroom during all proceedings. 11. Cameras should be placed in the Family Court Hearing Rooms. 12. A secure parking area for Judicial Officials or other high profile officials should
be constructed in the current open parking area immediately south of the Sheriff’s Office suite.
13. Background checks should be conducted on all potential new employees. P:\PT\S\Sccbs\109277\Building Plans and Study Reports\Study Reports\Hudson\H7 - 2008 Government Center Security Assessment.doc
NR1 – Plunkett/Keefe Planning Study, 2001
St. Croix County Facility Planning Study Existing Studies - Summary of Key Findings / Recommendations
Study Date: August, 2001
Facility: New Richmond Nursing Home Architect: Plunkett Raysich Architects / Keefe & Associates Title: Preliminary Arch Assess. / Strategic Planning Study
Summary of Key Findings: 1. Dining and Activity Areas are on a different floor than frail and non-ambulatory
residents, causing congestion on the elevators and inefficiency for staff and residents.
2. Facility not designed for Dementia patients (need full walking paths, separate dining and activity functions on the unit, etc.)
3. Building and site is generally in good condition, with exception of some maintenance items
4. Costs were provided for remodeling and for maintenance items
Summary of Key Recommendations:
1. Decentralize the Dining/Activity Areas or add an elevator. 2. Remodel to obtain more private rooms and private toilet rooms. 3. Convert some rooms to dining/activity areas. 4. Since current occupancy is only 75%, reduce from 129 beds to 80-90 beds 5. Requires addition to the facility if Dementia patients are to be a future focus. 6. See report pages 2 – 5 for observ. and recom. for maint on the site and structure
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NR2 – Keefe Strategic Planning Study, 2001
St. Croix County Facility Planning Study Existing Studies - Summary of Key Findings / Recommendations
Study Date: October 31, 2001
Facility: New Richmond Nursing Home Architect: Keefe & Associates
Title: Independent Long Range Strategic Planning Study
Summary of Key Findings: 1. If the St. Croix Nursing Home does not upgrade its facilities, the market will
make its comparisons, and increasingly the Nursing Home can expect more people to go elsewhere, census to decrease more rapidly, and facility inefficiencies to continue.
Summary of Key Recommendations:
1. Update the Mission Statement of the Nursing Home to reflect the current vision, and make it specific
2. Specialize in multiple target markets, with some niche services 3. Create continuum of care, primarily in campus setting 4. Provide a range of living arrangements and services for clientele 5. Develop more private rooms and private bathrooms 6. Design staff-friendly and efficient working environment 7. Pursue Option 3A - Downsizing and rebuilding approximately a 72 bed nursing
home on a new site east of the existing building, with these conditions 8. Sell sufficient acreage of the County farm to raise $3M to minimize debt incurred
with the new construction.
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NR3 – Wipfli Operational Assessment, 2002
St. Croix County Facility Planning Study Existing Studies - Summary of Key Findings / Recommendations
Study Date: June 27, 2002 Facility: St. Croix Health Center
Author: Wipfli Title: Operational Assessment
Summary of Key Points within the Report: 1. Concerns in the operation:
a. Lack of automated management and financial reporting systems b. Overstaffing relative to census c. Inefficient (top heavy) nursing administrative structure combined with
lack of accountability d. Documentation is duplicative and excessive in nature e. Extra staff needed for meal times because patients are served in multiple
locations due to the difficulties of the ramp and single elevator, making the main dining hall difficult for many residents to use
2. Cost of employee wages/benefits high relative to other facilities
Summary of Key Recommendations:
1. Set census at sustainable population, consider downsizing beds 2. Implement staffing levels that are census driven at levels consistent with other
area nursing homes 3. Begin planning for potential loss of Intergovernmental Transfer Funds 4. Re-write job descriptions to ensure they include a broad description of all
responsibilities related to a position 5. Re-negotiate union contracts to bring wages and/or benefits back in line with
industry standards 6. Implement or update technology for both financial and non-financial reporting
systems. 7. Consider remodeling to eliminate the need for ramps (adding another elevator,
enlarging the dining area on the second floor, etc.) 8. The below ground space is best suited for storage and not suited for some of its
current activities. P:\PT\S\Sccbs\109277\Building Plans and Study Reports\Study Reports\New Richmond\NR3 - 2002 Wipfli Study.doc
NR4 – Vierbicher County Farm, 2003
St. Croix County Facility Planning Study Existing Studies - Summary of Key Findings / Recommendations
Study Date: 2003
Facility: County Farm Author: Vierbicher Associates, Inc.
Title: St. Croix County Farm Findings
Summary of Key Points within the Report: 1. Existing physical site conditions on the County Farm property:
a. Prime farmland exists on portions of the property b. About 2/3 of the land has severe limitations for conventional septic
systems c. A majority of the land would support residential structures with
basements, with no limitations. d. Two marginal wetland pockets and three open water pools exist on the
property. Surface drainage generally flows to the southeast. e. The former incinerator site has been cleaned of contaminated soils f. On the average, new structures constructed on the property would be
limited to a height of 100’ due to air easements from the Municipal airport.
2. There are groundwater issues due to the former landfill, but the existing plume appears to be running to the north and west, away from the County land.
3. Any development on the County Farm may require renegotiation of a property cropping lease which is currently in place.
4. Three possible mixed use development concepts were included in the report.
Summary of Key Recommendations: 1. Conduct an appraisal of the existing County Farm property and its facilities. 2. Conduct a market analysis to determine how to maximize revenue from sales. 3. Prepare a Site Plan, including a Boundary Survey, Topographic Survey, Concept
Plan, and Detailed Site Planning 4. Develop an internal organization within the County who’s responsibility is to
actively manage the County Farm 5. Establish development controls, such as ordinances, covenants and restrictions,
guidelines, etc. 6. Develop a marketing plan for the property. 7. Phase development at a rate which the local market can bear. 8. Provide final engineering of any improvements prior to construction.
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NR5 – Wipfli Operational Analysis, 2005
St. Croix County Facility Planning Study Existing Studies - Summary of Key Findings / Recommendations
Study Date: December 13, 2005 Facility: St. Croix Health Center
Author: Wipfli Title: Operational Analysis and Strategic Recommendations
Summary of Key Recommendations: 1. Consider downsizing in a planned and thoughtful approach to 50 beds, if possible,
to obtain the enhanced resident reimbursement. 2. Develop a comprehensive behavioral program; begin discussions with the internal
experts within the County. 3. Merge the nursing positions to reduce fragmented care, focusing on moving
specific tasks into the direct care model 4. Decentralize nursing operations and decrease administrative nursing personnel 5. The Social Service Director and Activity Director should be actively involved in
developing the formalized behavioral program 6. Housekeeping needs to be provided on weekends, even if cleaning of offices and
other areas in reduced. Supervision of housekeeping should be done by a trained person who is fulltime.
7. Empower the current Medical Record technician to develop reports from the Clinical Information System to decrease the need for nursing personnel to do them manually
8. Moving forward, follow these guiding principles: a. Cooperation with other agencies and providers b. Consolidation of low volume, like programs c. Specialization of programs and services d. Do well what you do best
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NR6 – STH 64 Potential Changes, 2006
St. Croix County Facility Planning Study Existing Studies - Summary of Key Findings / Recommendations
Study Date: January 17, 2006
Facility: County Farm Property Author: City of New Richmond & SEH
Title: STH 64 Potential Changes
Summary of Key Points within the Report: 1. Current full intersection at CTH K and STH 64 is only temporary, and will be
eventually converted by the DOT to a right-in / right-out design with a closed median.
2. The DOT’s long range plan calls for a new bridge to be constructed over STH 64 at Wall Street, closing the median at CTH K and STH 64, and constructing a new frontage road parallel with STH 64 on the north side. This is referred to as the “Jug-handle Concept”.
3. An interim solution is also being proposed. This includes building a frontage road parallel with STH 64 on the north side, installing a traffic signal at CTH K and closing the Wall Street intersection.
Summary of Key Recommendations:
1. Any future planning on the County Farm property should take into account the roadway changes being proposed by the DOT.
a. The proposed new frontage road will run across the County land parallel with STH 64 on the north side, and will extend from CTH K to CTH CC.
b. Full access at CTH K and STH 64 is proposed to be reduced to a right-in / right-out.
2. The City of New Richmond’s Official Transportation Map shows 2 future roadways running in a north-south direction across the County Farm
a. An local collector running north from the current intersection of CTH K and STH 64 to 195th Avenue
b. The extension of 120th Street north from the State’s property to 195th Avenue
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NR7 – Nursing Home Power Point, 2007
St. Croix County Facility Planning Study Existing Studies - Summary of Key Findings / Recommendations
Study Date: July 17, 2007
Facility: New Richmond Nursing Home Author: Not Listed
Title: Nursing Home Power Point Presentation
Summary of Key Points within the Report: 1. Presented levy history for NH 2. Recounted history of studies, County actions, budgets from 2001 - 2007. 3. Summarized the following studies: Keefe (2001), Wipfli (2002), Wipfli (2005) 4. Summarized failed attempt to have CCH be the NH provider (2007) 5. Summarized escalating costs for “Continue Current Operations” – not an option. 6. Discussed options for County – “Where do we go from here?”
a. Downsize to 50 beds? b. Relocate residents and close NH? c. Contact other organizations who may be interested? d. Consider CCH’s counter offer of $2.75 Million?
7. Answered some questions that had been asked 8. Allowed comments from CCH
P:\PT\S\Sccbs\109277\Building Plans and Study Reports\Study Reports\New Richmond\NR7 - 2007 Nursing Home Report Power Point.doc
NR8 – Ayres Space Needs Study, 2007
St. Croix County Facility Planning Study Existing Studies - Summary of Key Findings / Recommendations
Study Date: December 10, 2007
Facility: NR Health and Human Services / Hudson Government Center Author: Ayres
Title: Space Needs Study
Summary of Key Points within the Report: 1. HHS occupies 62,000 sf but it would take only 45,000 sf to house HHS if space
was designed expressly for this use. 2. HHS is not energy efficient. A new energy efficient facility would save $123,000
per year. 3. HHS faces $298,000 in needed upgrades to various mechanical systems. 4. An estimated $49,000 per year would be saved in travel costs if HHS were
attached to the Government Center. 5. Security is an issue at HHS, as there are multiple unmonitored entrances. 6. At the Government Center, use of multiple small break rooms within various
departments is a less efficient use of space as compared to a central break room. 7. Moving HHS to the Government Center would result in efficiencies in receiving
and distribution of supplies, IT and phone services, and perhaps in having a single record archive location.
8. Existing and future (10 yr projection) staff numbers and square footages are summarized for both HHS and Government Center.
9. Space Needs Surveys are included for both HHS and Government Center.
Summary of Key Recommendations:
1. Option 1 – bring HHS to Hudson, and build a 3 level addition to Government Center. Provide secure courtrooms in new addition. $12.8 M
2. Option 2 - bring HHS to Hudson, and build a 3 level addition to Government Center. Remodel existing building to provide secure courtrooms. $14.1 M
3. Option 3 – build free standing HHS building at undetermined location, and build small addition onto Government Center for IT, Econ Dev, Family Court, Child Support and Building Services. $13.8 M
P:\PT\S\Sccbs\109277\Building Plans and Study Reports\Study Reports\New Richmond\NR8 - 2007 Space Needs Study, Ayres.doc
NR9 – Sheriff’s Security Assessment, 2009
St. Croix County Facility Planning Study Existing Studies - Summary of Key Findings / Recommendations
Study Date: 2009 Facility: New Richmond
Author: St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office Title: Security Assessment
Summary of Key Recommendations: 1. Increase lighting levels in the parking lot areas. 2. Increase lighting levels in interior hallways of HHS for safety purposes. 3. All access points should have key fob access installed. 4. All access points should have alarms 5. Security cameras should be installed to monitor all access points, public and
employee parking, and main hallways. 6. Ambulance and delivery services should have some type of security screening. 7. Install panic alarms in remote meeting areas to allow staff to activate a warning if
clients became violent 8. Upgrade the overhead speaker system to allow coverage on the entire campus
with announcements. 9. Upgrade the fire alarm system so the alarm can be monitored in all areas of the
building 10. HHS – house each department in a suite and install service counters at public
access points to each suite 11. St. Croix Industries – move service counter so that it creates a barrier, or network
the security camera to allow staff to monitor the building so that staff can greet people entering
12. Maintenance Building – establish a point of entry, install a service counter, incorporate a paging system to notify staff of a customer
13. HHS - Assign room numbers and create a map that can be provided to emergency services response in case of an emergency
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