St Croix County Administration November 10, 2026

The St. Croix County Administration meeting on November 10, 2026, reviewed September financials and discussed county benchmarking and the 2027 budget process. Staff explained that $5.5 million of remaining 2025 fund balance was recorded as a 2026 general-fund expense while being transferred to another fund; sales-tax revenue was trending toward the annual budget, including $1.25 million in July. Supervisors discussed criteria for comparing the county with peer counties, such as population, growth, urban-rural mix, tax base, and services, and suggested improving budget materials with clearer measures of staffing, year-over-year budget and capital changes, and departmental outcomes. Further review was left for a future meeting; no related motion or vote was reported.

A supervisor referenced a recently approved item adding about $20 million and another potential project involving tens of millions, but the transcript gives no project details or procurement action. A bid had been received on a tax-deed property, with discussion suggesting consideration could wait until January. No contract awards, vendor selections, bid approvals, or other purchasing decisions were identified.