Town of Springfield, St. Croix County
November 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, February 9, 2026
The REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING for the Town of Springfield was called to order by Barry Ketchum at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: Chair Barry Ketchem, Supervisors: Warren Benson & James Mahoney, Clerk/Treasurer Rachael Hawkins, Mark Erickson, and Josh Melstrom.
A motion was made by Warren & 2nd by Jim to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Correspondence received or forwarded: Couple reached out about purchasing a property on 60th.
Public comments on issues: None.
A motion was made by Warren & 2nd by Jim to approve the January Regular Monthly minutes as presented. Motion carried.
The January financial report was presented. A motion was made by Warren & 2nd by Jim to approve the financial report. Motion caried
A motion was made by Jim and 2nd by Warren to approve the bills to be paid in February at a total of $534,042.91. Motion carried.
Department Reports:
Maintenance: Letters were sent about plowing snow across roads. Considering splitting the township into 3 zones for roads/signs/road maintenance needs. Updated 60th to Wilson is not Wilson St.
Clerk-Treasurer: Tax Settlements are upcoming, totals have not yet been received from the County, upcoming election on 2/17. First United Fire meeting – they are glad to have someone from Springfield attending, will be sending information about a fire inspection ordinance to be added to March meeting.
Chairman: New blades for the brush hog are $240 from John Deere
There was a dog issue – the county called Darrel and we will not be billed
Animal welfare check was called in, the issue was resolved and animals are okay
OLD BUSINESS
Building Code Change: Discussion of building permit prices – will revisit at March meeting
Josh presented suggested changes on Building Code ordinance since the last amended version – to be sent to attorney for review.
Ordinance changes along with fee changes will be presented and voted on at March meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Assessor: Residents with value questions need to be at open book, Natalie is able to look at anything that was under assessed and sent a letter to a resident. Barry will work with Natalie to address concerned residents.
There are multiple residents that did not have building permits – town will be sending letters to those residents directing them to work with Josh to become compliant.
Adjournment: Warren made a motion to adjourn at 7:44pm. Jim seconded. Motion carried.