March 7, 2017
ENERGY COMMITTEE
Douglas County Board of Supervisors
Friday, March 17, 2017, 9:30 a.m., Room 207C, Courthouse
1313 Belknap Street, Superior, Wisconsin
Please call the Chair or the County Clerk’s Office (395-1397) if you cannot attend.
MEMBERS:
Dave Sletten, Chair
Charles Glazman
Keith Wiley
David Conley, Vice Chair
Steve Wedan
Mark Nelson, ECE (Advisor)
AGENDA
(Committee to maintain a two-hour meeting limit or take action
to continue meeting beyond that time.)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
cc:
Roll call.
Approval of minutes from the November 18, 2016, meeting (attached).
Action items/referrals:
(a)
Park and Ride Program (attached);
(b)
Computer usage/shutdown policy;
(c)
Hawthorne Highway Department boiler project (attached); and
(d)
Focus on Energy Campaign (attached).
Informational: Utility history reports (attached).
Future agenda items.
Adjournment.
Shelley Nelson
Candy Anderson
Matt Haley
Russ Liupakka
Andy Lisak
Tracy Ruppe
Nicole Hynum
Keith Kesler
Al Bohl
County Board Supervisors
NOTE: Attachments to the agenda are available at the County Clerk’s Office for review or copying and at the Douglas County
website at www.douglascountywi.org. Action may be taken on any item listed on the agenda. The County of Douglas complies
with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you are in need of an accommodation to participate in the public meeting
process, please contact the Douglas County Clerk’s Office at (715) 395-1341 by 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to the scheduled
meeting. Douglas County will attempt to accommodate any request depending on the amount of notice we receive.
Posted – Courthouse, Government Center; Daily Telegram emailed.
03/7/2017
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ENERGY COMMITTEE MISSION STATEMENT
To make cost-effective energy efficient practices central to the County’s operating policies and to promote the principles of
stewardship and sustainability as an integral part of the County’s decision-making process.
ENERGY COMMITTEE
Douglas County Board of Supervisors
Friday, November 18, 2016, 9:30 a.m., Room 207C, Courthouse
1313 Belknap Street, Superior, Wisconsin
Meeting called to order by Chair Dave Sletten.
ROLL CALL: Present – Dave Sletten, Keith Wiley, Steve Wedan, Charles Glazman, David
Conley. Others present – Al Bohl, Russ Liupakka, Keith Kesler, Cheryl Westman, Committee
Clerk.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Glazman, second Conley, to approve minutes from
July 15, 2016, meeting. Motion carried.
ACTION ITEMS/REFERRALS:
Energy Resources Website: Douglas County Park and Ride Program highlighted; locations
previously identified reviewed. Sletten to prepare updated list of locations in the program, along
with mapping links on the website.
ACTION: Motion by Conley, second Glazman, to seek official enrollment in DOT Park and
Ride Program, and provide pertinent information on county website. Motion carried.
Review Ongoing Energy Project List: Reviewed – progress column added.
Hawthorne Highway Department Boiler Replacement: Wedan reported that piecemeal
repairs to boilers continue, as boiler replacement not approved in budget. Sletten and Wedan to
put together cost/savings statistics on boiler replacement project for review by committee.
Focus on Energy Campaign: Focus on energy savings product offer flyer provides free and
low cost lighting packs available to Douglas County residents. Focus on energy also participates
in community outreach events upon request – Douglas County to consider in the future.
ACTION: Motion by Conley, second Wiley, to approve flyer circulation to all county staff and
board members. Motion carried.
INFORMATIONAL: Utility History Reports: Reviewed. Sletten to look into attaining
utility history reports for Highway and Forestry Departments.
Future Agenda Items: Highway Department boiler replacement; computer usage policy
review/update; DOT rideshare program update.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Glazman, second Conley, to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned at 10:52 a.m.
Submitted by,
Cheryl Westman, Committee Clerk
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Energy Committee Meeting, 11/18/2016
Lot listing-Nearest municipality (nearest intersecting roadways)
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Bennett (STH 35 and County Rd L)
Brule (US Hwy 2 and CTH H)
Cloverland (State Road 13 and Balsam Bend Rd)
Dairyland (STH 35 and County Road T)
Gordon (STH 35 and Spruce Dr.)
Lake Nebagamon (Water Front Drive)
Oakland (County Rd B and County Rd K)
Solon Springs (STH 53 and S. County Rd A…along Mertzig Parkway)
Summit (STH 35 and Milchesky Rd)
Town of Superior (STH 35 and Ellison Rd)
Wascott (STH 35 and E Community Church Rd)
For more information about these Park and Ride
locations contact the Douglas County Energy Committee
at [email protected] or visit the WisDOT
website at
http://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/travel/road/parknride/d
efault.aspx
Douglas County, Bennett (STH 35 and County Rd L)
General Info
• Parking located at Town Hall located at 9215E County Road L
Restrictions
• 7 Day Park Limit
• Vehicle will be Towed at Owners Expense (if violate the 7 day park limit)
• Not Responsible for damage/theft to owner’s vehicle or property
Description
• Free Parking
• Lighted dirt lot
• Parking for 7 vehicles
Douglas County, Brule (US Hwy 2 and CTH H)
General Info
• Located along the northern side of Highway 2 in the unincorporated area of Brule in the northwest quadrant at the
intersection of US Highway 2 and CTH H, the parking area has up to 10 spaces available for persons seeking to
commute to work. The parking lot is approximately 30 miles (42 minutes) east of the City of Superior Central
Business District (CBD) and approximately 35 miles (44 minutes) west of the City of Ashland.
• Commuters are encouraged to park along the far eastern portion of the lot near the main entrance as the lot is
shared with recreational snowmobile and ATV users who will be parking recreational trailers throughout the year.
Restrictions
• 7 Day Park Limit
• Vehicle will be Towed at Owners Expense (if violate the 7 day park limit)
• Not Responsible for damage/theft to owner’s vehicle or property
Description
• Free Parking
• Lighted dirt lot
• Parking for 7 vehicles
Douglas County, Dairyland (STH 35 and County Road T)
General Info
• Located at the intersection of STH 35 and County Road T, the Town of Dairyland Town Hall, 15208S State Road 35,
has up to 5 spaces available for persons seeking to commute to work. The town parking lot is approximately 36
miles (48 minutes) south of the City of Superior Central Business District (CBD) and 20 miles (23 minutes) north of
Danbury.
Restrictions
• 7 Day Park Limit
• Vehicle will be Towed at Owners Expense (if violate the 7 day park limit)
• Not Responsible for damage/theft to owner’s vehicle or property
Description
• Free Parking
• Lighted dirt lot
• Parking for 5 vehicles
Douglas County, Gordon (STH 35 and Spruce Dr.)
General Info
• Located adjacent to STH 53, 5-8 parking spaces are available in front of the town wayside park along Packer Avenue
(aka Frontage Road), north of the local bowling alley and ICO convenience store. Commuters should park facing the
“packer” colored fence beginning at the northern end of the street. The parking area is approximately 40 miles (47
minutes) south of the Superior Central Business District (CBD) and 12 miles (13 minutes) north of the Village of
Minong.
Restrictions
• 7 Day Park Limit
• Vehicle will be Towed at Owners Expense (if violate the 7 day park limit)
• Not Responsible for damage/theft to owner’s vehicle or property
Description
• Free Parking
• Lighted asphalt lot
• Parking for 15 vehicles
Douglas County, Lake Nebagamon (Water Front Drive)
General Info
• Located at 11596 E Waterfront Drive in the Village of Lake Nebagamon, the municipal lot on the north side of East
Waterfront Drive has 5-8 spaces available for persons seeking to commute to work. The parking lot is approximately
26 miles (38 minutes) east of the Superior Central Business District (CBD) and approximately 43 miles (52 minutes)
west of the City of Ashland.
Restrictions
• 7 Day Park Limit
• Vehicle will be Towed at Owners Expense (if violate the 7 day park limit)
• Not Responsible for damage/theft to owner’s vehicle or property
Description
• Free Parking
• Lighted asphalt lot
• Parking for 8 vehicles
Douglas County, Oakland (County Rd B and County Rd K)
General Info
• Located at the intersection of County Roads B & K, the Town of Oakland Town Hall, 6410 S. County Road B, has up
to 5 spaces available for persons seeking to commute to work. The town parking lot is approximately 16 miles south
of the Superior Central Business District (CBD). Access to either STH 35 or STH’s 2 and 53 is easily accommodated
from this location.
Restrictions
• 7 Day Park Limit
• Vehicle will be Towed at Owners Expense (if violate the 7 day park limit)
• Not Responsible for damage/theft to owner’s vehicle or property
Description
• Free Parking
• Lighted dirt lot
• Parking for 5 vehicles
Douglas County, Solon Springs (STH 53 and S. County Rd A…along Mertzig Parkway)
General Info
• Located at 11287 South Mertzig Parkway in the Village of Solon Springs, just off of STH 53, the Solon Springs
Mercantile has up to 6 spaces available for persons seeking to commute to work. The parking lot is approximately
31 miles (38 minutes) south of the Central Business District (CBD) in the City of Superior and approximately 19 miles
(21 minutes) north of the Village of Minong,
• Commuters should park along the far southwestern portion of the parking lot closest to STH 53.
Restrictions
• 7 Day Park Limit
• Vehicle will be Towed at Owners Expense (if violate the 7 day park limit)
• Not Responsible for damage/theft to owner’s vehicle or property
Description
• Free Parking
• Lighted asphalt lot
• Parking for 7 vehicles
• Within Mercantile parking lot
Douglas County, Summit (STH 35 and Milchesky Rd)
General Info
• Located east of State Highway 35 on Milchesky Road, the Town of Summitt Town Hall, 2731E Milchesky Road, has
5-8 spaces available for persons seeking to commute to work. The town parking lot is approximately 18 miles (29
minutes) south of the Superior Central Business District (CBD).
Restrictions
• 7 Day Park Limit
• Vehicle will be Towed at Owners Expense (if violate the 7 day park limit)
• Not Responsible for damage/theft to owner’s vehicle or property
Description
• Free Parking
• Lighted dirt lot
• Parking for 5 vehicles
Douglas County, Town of Superior (STH 35 and Ellison Rd)
General Info
• Located along STH 35, the Town of Superior Town Hall, 4917 South State Road 35, has up to 15 spaces available for
persons seeking to commute to work. The town parking lot is approximately 10 miles south of the Superior Central
Business District (CBD).
• Commuters are encouraged to park along the north side of the lot, near the small metal pole building, in the
parking area designated for park & ride. A light, parking signs and railing were installed in 2011.
Restrictions
• 7 Day Park Limit
• Vehicle will be Towed at Owners Expense (if violate the 7 day park limit)
• Not Responsible for damage/theft to owner’s vehicle or property
Description
• Free Parking
• Lighted dirt lot
• Parking for 7 vehicles
Douglas County, Wascott (STH 35 and E Community Church Rd)
General Info
• Located at 16362S Town Hall Road, one/tenth of a mile east of STH 53 off of Red Lake Drive, the Town of Wascott
has up to 8 spaces available for persons seeking to commute to work. The town parking lot is approximately 45
miles (51 minutes) south of the Superior Central Business District and approximately 6 miles (7 minutes) north of
Minong.
Restrictions
• 7 Day Park Limit
• Vehicle will be Towed at Owners Expense (if violate the 7 day park limit)
• Not Responsible for damage/theft to owner’s vehicle or property
Description
• Free Parking
• Lighted dirt lot
• Parking for 7 vehicles
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Douglas County Government Center and Courthouse
Electrical Energy (kWh)
600,000
500,000
kWh/mo
400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000
0
Jan
2008
Feb
Mar
2009
Apr
2010
May
2011
June
July
Month
2012
2013
Aug
2014
2015
Sept
Oct
2016
Nov
Dec
Nov
Dec
2017
Electrical Cost ($)
$40,000
$35,000
$30,000
$/mo
$25,000
$20,000
$15,000
$10,000
$5,000
$0
Jan
Feb
2008
2009
Utility Monthly History
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Mar
2010
Apr
2011
May
2012
June
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Douglas County Government Center and Courthouse
Electrical Demand (kW)
1,400
1,200
kW/mo
1,000
800
600
400
200
0
Jan
Feb
2008
2009
Mar
2010
Apr
2011
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2012
June
July
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2013
2014
Aug
2015
2016
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Oct
Nov
Dec
2017
Cost per kWh
$0.1000
$0.0900
$0.0800
$0.0700
$/kWh
$0.0600
$0.0500
$0.0400
$0.0300
$0.0200
$0.0100
$0.0000
Jan
2008
Utility Monthly History
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Feb
2009
Mar
2010
Apr
2011
May
2012
June
July
Month
2013
2014
Aug
2015
2016
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2017
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Gas Energy (Therms)
50,000
45,000
40,000
35,000
th/mo
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
Jan
2008
Feb
2009
Mar
2010
Apr
2011
May
2012
June
July
Month
2013
2014
2015
Aug
2016
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
2016
2017
2017
Gas Cost ($)
$35,000
$30,000
$/mo
$25,000
$20,000
$15,000
$10,000
$5,000
$0
Jan
Feb
2008
Utility Monthly History
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Mar
2009
Apr
2010
May
2011
June
2012
July
Month
2013
2014
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2015
As of 2/9/2017
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