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Staff said they are updating the chapter to include recent studies and plans (materials begin on page 90 of the committee packet), add county road maintenance details including PACER ratings and equipment needs, and capture airport master‑plan updates and facility projects. The draft also expands sections on stormwater management and utilities, documents interest and activity related to wind and solar development and renewable natural gas at the county solid waste facility, and updates telecommunications/broadband material to reflect ongoing BEAD (federal broadband) application processes and recent local developments.

In solid waste, staff added that Area B closed in 2024 and that the Bluebird Ridge landfill site opened in the past year; they also noted a renewable natural gas plant is being developed at the solid waste facility and that PFAS will be an ongoing issue for leachate management and acceptable landfill inputs. On transit, staff said regional conversations continue about serving seniors and demand‑response versus fixed‑route service; airport staff raised the need to remain competitive with smaller regional airports and noted revenue guarantees are used elsewhere to retain air service.

Staff sought only initial comments and asked the committee to submit additional feedback by email; staff will bring the chapter to the executive committee next and refine a full draft for public review later this summer.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Marathon County Infrastructure Committee Meeting - 3/13/2025","oneSentenceSummary","County planning staff presented an initial draft of the comprehensive plan’s infrastructure chapter and asked the Infrastructure Committee for early input before preparing a full draft for public review.","taxTitle","Marathon County, Wisconsin","taxId",4560,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6280904,"Highway department reports 2025 electronic bid opening; asphalt and milling prices up about 3%",80,1173000,1253000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2609082-1de82b349465c4c0af584624fa4f6495&start=1173&end=1253","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2609082-1de82b349465c4c0af584624fa4f6495/thumbnail_1173000.jpg","/articles/6280904/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Highway-department-reports-2025-electronic-bid-opening-asphalt-and-milling-prices-up-about-3","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6280904-a155892a6df4cbf32b287ccb4185e5ea/orig.mp4?Expires=1774955064&Signature=YiJmlhnbwhV7Vhlc7tIhttQUNprOhIGnSI4bt1rZNLiQFn~N10rnZTAatrL~5lS8Jcx0zz5z0i~KFen59c1fVdg2PpZRVboR7GZ6QyiAjo0cnyPGdlEdmVa43SWvxD~PwY7BKrjnGLtSq5s~vYKNQQrTa7Jll4Le4hcdFeE92VMZ5eUWMlxEHpxbB6RR6PbzmFGN4XnXsSwrLYo073jMbg12kPvuRsPy5zCR~kw4Ag6kY9m6HdJ1b0n91E9oEwx1mL4KG2kfWbeNV4ebWQnpEUmEWe1dtXEpGczJmto46sA6j8HZXQyH0xtHwC-THKZKrgER4ErwpsyiLPnkDixg9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County highway staff told the Infrastructure Committee that Marathon County ran its first electronic bid openings of 2025 using the Bid Express platform and that the new process worked well.

Staff said the platform allows vendors to submit secure bids online and that staff cannot view bids before the advertised opening time. The committee heard vendor participation remained similar to prior years and that county staff distributes invitations to a bidders list. Staff reported average price increases of roughly 3 percent for asphalt and similar increases for pulverizing and milling compared with last year; detailed bid tabs were included in the committee packet.

Committee members asked whether participation levels matched past years; staff said participation was “pretty much all the same bidders.” No action was required; the committee received the update.","Marathon County completed its first electronic bid openings of 2025 using Bid Express. The county reported similar vendor participation to prior years and average price increases of about 3% for asphalt, pulverizing and milling compared with last year.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6280909,"Traffic study: County Highway X/Double X and Pine Street operating acceptably; roundabout would be safest but costly",196,712000,908000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2609082-1de82b349465c4c0af584624fa4f6495&start=712&end=908","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2609082-1de82b349465c4c0af584624fa4f6495/thumbnail_712000.jpg","/articles/6280909/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Traffic-study-County-Highway-XDouble-X-and-Pine-Street-operating-acceptably-roundabout-would-be-safest-but-costly","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6280909-e67a12c84b399b988b741229b984c5c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1774955064&Signature=FI1hcXiHtYI7OoQMS8-S21cTaEBvm1qB~Yx5GvW0t59DAFtOakdsV5VMvLqxRPRuj4OYsoPBP4r4XEJYPNjzqTgMOEG0RM0hqfVsFTRHWOY1VTRA7rviliCBnPA9Pw9Pxk5X5fzaVcSLGYlk-JXL46CGeWrX0Kb9mBHGfaLFQSKlZs0IdwH404iCPFxdLlG5nW4b2JHowgOkp-62lMo9ytbjTSkBuO0L3vp1zF8z84MCI1OKYGlMsDVvaJqWVNwI0lbIGbxXFm63QGf68IxNhHbD8Q3-R4dH3SRUJqiPLyH7fNE8q-w8F06ZOtupTQar85q3aKCvnigo1F4VZ~1h4w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County highway staff presented a preliminary traffic control evaluation for the intersection of County Highway X, Double X and Pine Street and recommended a measured, incremental response pending final crash data.

Consultant JT Engineering analyzed traffic volumes, crash history and control options. The intersection is presently configured as a two‑way stop where east–west traffic stops and north–south traffic is through movement. Staff said the highest average delay during the afternoon peak is on the westbound approach (about 32 seconds), producing occasional queuing. JT Engineering found the intersection does not meet traffic signal warrants.

Options considered included converting to an all‑way stop (staff said that can increase delay because it stops all approaches) and building a roundabout, which the consultant identified as the most efficient and safest control in a 20‑year lifecycle analysis. However, staff estimated a single‑lane roundabout would cost approximately $1.2–$1.5 million, while an all‑way stop and reconstruction option was cited at roughly $26,000. Staff also noted the site might be eligible for about $500,000 in state DOT safety funds, but the cost‑benefit formula would likely preclude funding a roundabout because the construction cost would exceed the program’s benefit ratio for that treatment.

The consultant reviewed 24 crashes in its initial dataset; staff said they will finalize crash counts before completing the report and will hold additional meetings with the consultant. The committee discussed nearby land use and access (gas station, restaurant, small office) and asked staff to evaluate sight‑line and right‑of‑way adjustments; staff’s near‑term recommendation is to clear a vision obstruction in the northwest corner and continue monitoring operations before pursuing more substantial changes.","A JT Engineering traffic analysis found the County Highway X/Double X and Pine Street intersection currently operates at an acceptable level of service, with westbound afternoon peak delays around 32 seconds; staff recommended minor sightline improvements and monitoring rather than immediate major changes.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6280914,"Infrastructure committee forwards Work Zone Awareness Week resolution to county board",232,481000,713000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2609082-1de82b349465c4c0af584624fa4f6495&start=481&end=713","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2609082-1de82b349465c4c0af584624fa4f6495/thumbnail_481000.jpg","/articles/6280914/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Infrastructure-committee-forwards-Work-Zone-Awareness-Week-resolution-to-county-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6280914-9c595b1286fcc376319616c112c72a3e/orig.mp4?Expires=1774955064&Signature=fSk7PuTZVEiOecmBBehCt-9w1qLzDQKKFrV8IuC4EyhQekaYUx~9Nsf0q9lBETvjSQ28VLYbJYEptw34s23iRHW4IypUhJAZr0aFi8jkgLcvtfhOISKumHnJRiuoshXkWhM9MCNDFostP2xYIZp0KgC1Gkah7P7-IJJoGTVtTsZkwJ0eSi6C3uppXkOP8Lf39tFR8BQJA0vC~HR06E9NTAa8AKYLHlUgrC~hON32FeDFamiNhffaBzj~Y8ULYYe-268MYtPAlb8AeNeEMjGOmUu17RhGbJq4Sv~UdURjZkhQmIQ9OPhlgXYdlUm7NWbNqY7tQawiMY2-tL7MbGhIhQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Infrastructure Committee voted unanimously March 13 to forward a Work Zone Awareness Week resolution to the full Marathon County Board for consideration.

County highway staff asked the committee to recognize Work Zone Awareness Week (April 20–25) and to support outreach and enforcement coordination with the sheriff’s department. Staff told the committee that Marathon County recorded 161 work‑zone accidents between 2020 and 2024 that resulted in 46 injuries; those figures include contractor work zones and do not indicate county‑employee injuries. When asked, staff said no Marathon County employees were recorded as injured among those 161 incidents.

Committee members urged continued emphasis on public education and enforcement; one member noted anecdotal examples — including bus drivers recording license plates — to illustrate drivers failing to slow in work zones. Supervisor Dickinson moved to approve the resolution; Supervisor Soybert seconded. The committee approved the motion by unanimous voice vote and will forward the resolution to the county board.","The committee unanimously approved sending a Work Zone Awareness Week resolution to the full county board, citing 161 work‑zone accidents and 46 injuries in Marathon County from 2020–2024 and urging continued emphasis on roadway safety.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6280919,"Infrastructure committee approves sale of 0.264-acre excess right-of-way at 2501 N. 20 Eighth Ave.",384,79000,463000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2609082-1de82b349465c4c0af584624fa4f6495&start=79&end=463","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2609082-1de82b349465c4c0af584624fa4f6495/thumbnail_79000.jpg","/articles/6280919/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Infrastructure-committee-approves-sale-of-0264-acre-excess-right-of-way-at-2501-N-20-Eighth-Ave","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6280919-ed5ed0acdc4e9db27806723384e11f14/orig.mp4?Expires=1774955064&Signature=B8fFneA-kooFUiV9nL0nYfeNVlgeK6g6mTb6XwdtryiCiJ0S6AaGj72nwLMltBOnKVCPuO7BjlIZqPKNt7dQmlNSqcPBnWVy08On8XfRIMHa-1~3b0zmFcmBZZCTNghX7NBSopCWZCnqCvj43NOmO988tm7wDfil1Ac2eoPXiV0vHmKMtcFOXlSE5NBN2t8VToW4bbWmrbUV-uhcXd95s9EUmr22-E-aSKoUVrjF14j2kkJlFtwMzBcSKdXks3vEoKsNFvybpm9OwFRyWuQjyPZrEuaBF1s8G0LxqzkwyvDr8oXL77P5ntHaGthvmhYRjhiZkeZSf34MGUcIqRj9YQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Marathon County’s Infrastructure Committee voted unanimously March 13 to follow staff’s recommendation to sell an excess right-of-way parcel at 2501 North 20 Eighth Avenue back to the current owners at the county’s original purchase price.

County highway staff told the committee the parcel, acquired in February 2007, totals 0.264 acres and was originally purchased from Mr. Kalinski for $15,118.98. The parcel later sold to William Balaga and Tracy Cousins; county staff said William Balaga had asked to buy it back. Staff recommended returning the parcel to the owners at the original price plus $225 for title and deed preparation, for a total of $15,343.98, with all other closing costs borne by the buyer. The recommendation also gives the Village of Maine an opportunity to repurchase an 8.25-foot strip of right of way to restore a 66-foot corridor in areas where the county’s recorded width differs from existing conditions.

County staff presented several pricing options for committee consideration, including a sale at current fair‑market estimates and a calculated option based on residential value change over time. Staff recommended the original purchase-price option so the county would not record a loss. Staff also provided computed net costs if the village exercised the buy‑back option: $12,311.66 would remain payable by the current owners after the village buy‑back; the Village of Maine’s share for the 8.25‑foot strip was listed as $3,032.32.

Supervisor Jensen moved to proceed with the staff recommendation; Supervisor Soybert seconded. The committee approved by unanimous voice vote; individual roll-call votes were not recorded in the transcript.

The committee’s decision directs county staff to proceed with the sale consistent with the recommendation and to notify the Village of Maine before completing any parcel sale so the village may decide whether to repurchase the 8.25‑foot strip.","Marathon County staff recommended and the Infrastructure Committee unanimously approved returning an unused 0.264-acre right-of-way parcel purchased in February 2007 to the current property owners at the original purchase price, with closing costs to the buyer and an opportunity for the Village of Maine to buy back an 8.25-foot strip.","actionData","errors"]

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