Cemstone-Roberts Concrete Rezoning Information: Updated Packet for Dec 19 St. Croix County Meeting Update: At the Nov 19 meeting, the Town of Richmond affirmed their recommendation of approval to St. Croix County for the rezoning of the five parcels owned by Roberts Concrete and operated by Cemstone from R2 to R1. The rezoning request will next be taken up by St. Croix County Community Development Committee at their December 19 meeting at 5 pm at the Government Center in Hudson. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –  Cemstone Ready Mix/Roberts Concrete Products have an active Rezoning Application currently under consideration by St. Croix County. The Town of Richmond Plan Commission and Town Board recommended approval of the request at their respective meetings on September 24, 2024. St. Croix County held a Public Hearing on October 17, and referred the matter back to the Town of Richmond for further consideration based on resident comments made at the hearing. Cemstone has provided the following letter in response to neighborhood concerns:Cemstone Letter Here is the original rezoning application originally posted to this website on Sept 17, 2024Rezoning application Here is St. Croix County staff rerview of the applicationSt. Croix County Staff Report There are meetings scheduled on Tuesday, November 19, at 6 pm at the town hall. The Plan Commission and Town Board will further consider the rezoning request at those meetings. Agendas are posted here.

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Management Activity at Ten Mile Waterfowl Production Area

The US Fish & Wildlife Service is removing brush and undesirable trees as a continuation of the Wildlife Management District’s oak savanna and prairie restoration program. The restorations began in 2009 and continue today on WPAs in southern Polk and St. Croix Counties. Oak savanna is one of the more endangered habitats found within the United States. When restored, savanna and prairie habitats provide space and food for migratory waterfowl and other resident wildlife species to thrive. Read full details HERE