Chapter 6
The provision of adequate public utilities and facilities is essential for the development of any community. It is important that public utilities and public facilities be available to meet the needs of citizens, businesses, industry, and government entities.
This section discusses existing systems and planned projects in the areas of water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, solid waste, recycling, recreation, and public facilities and services. Each utility will be discussed separately.
The Woodville Village Hall, a.k.a. the Pioneer Building, has been located at the intersection of S. Main Street and E. River Street for many years. The site previously was the location of a grocery store and department store, which burnt in the early 1970’s. The Village took advantage of the empty site to rebuild a building that would continue to serve multiple purposes. The Pioneer Building was built shortly after in 1975 and is now home to the Village of Woodville municipal offices, Village Police Department, Post Office, and Senior Citizens
Center.
As the community grows, there will be a need for expanded administrative offices, senior/community center space, and secure storage space.
The Village has an adopted Stormwater Management Plan and Ordinance to protect surface water and improve the Village’s ability to plan for future growth.
Stormwater management is important in order to reduce soil erosion, mitigate flooding, and limit run-off of pollutants, nutrients, and sediment to water bodies.
The Stormwater Management Plan addresses current and future needs of the
Village and should be updated regularly to meet the growing needs of the
Village.
Utilities and Community Facilities 6-1

Chapter 6
The existing wastewater treatment plant, located at the south end of the Village near Interstate-94, was constructed in early 1959 and facility upgrades last occurred in 1983. The wastewater treatment facility is an aerated lagoon treatment system with seepage cell discharge. The plant was designed for
200,000 gallons per day. There are four lift stations located throughout the
Village system. The main lift station is located along Old C.T.H. B, north of the treatment plant lagoons. Map 6-1 identifies the Village’s sewer service area, lift stations, and location of the treatment facility and aerated lagoons.
The existing wastewater treatment plant was designed for a life of 20 years. The increased population and population projections indicate that the plant will need upgrades in the near future to meet the demand and other State requirements.
The Village works with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) and has an approved Facility Plan. An additional seepage cell, to be constructed as Phase 1, will be required. It is estimated that a new 320,000 gallon per day mechanical treatment facility will ultimately be required to handle the projected flow for 20 years.
Map 6-2 identifies those areas where future sanitary sewer service can grow with limited upgrades to the existing sanitary sewer mains. Within the land use planning boundary, seven different watersheds were delineated that can convey wastewater by gravity to the existing sanitary sewer system. We analyzed the system for gravity flow based on existing manhole depths and topography.
The existing sanitary sewer system is sized to handle a certain amount of flow before the pipes start backing up, affecting users. Two sections of interceptor piping were analyzed. One section is an 8-inch line that runs along River Street from the intersection of Stene Drive to the east side of the bridge and then heads south for approximately 1,000 feet. The other section is the main 12-inch interceptor line that runs along Carr Creek to the wastewater treatment plant.
The areas designated on the map as Immediate Service Areas are mainly vacant parcels within, or close to, the current Village limits that could be developed in the near future. These areas can develop without reconstruction of the interceptor lines. All portions of Area E are able to be served now. The wastewater will be pumped directly to the wastewater treatment plant
The areas shown as Sanitary Service Area Ultimate Extent will require an upgrade to the interceptor lines. Other areas in the Planning Boundary are able to be
Utilities and Community Facilities 6-2

Chapter 6 served. However, development of sanitary sewer service will need further analysis and will most likely require lift stations.
The Village of Woodville Water Utility is comprised of a 150,000 gallon, 95 foot elevated storage tower, two wells, and water mains. In 2008, the Village water utility serviced 410 single-family residential housing units plus multiple-family residential units, commercial, industrial, and educational facilities.
The average daily water use in the Village is 93,200 gallons per day (2008). The
Village’s maximum daily water use is 187,000 gallons per day (2008). The existing storage tower was constructed in 1998, but as the community continues to grow, an additional 200,000 gallon water storage tower and an additional municipal well will eventually be required to meet the community’s needs.
Figure 6-1: Well Head Protection Area
Map 6-3 shows a range of water pressures throughout the Village of Woodville.
The water pressures range from less than 35 psi (low) to greater than 100 psi (high).
Woodville primarily has water pressures between 50 psi and 85 psi. Areas with water pressure at or below
35 psi are too low to meet
Wisconsin DNR required fire protection standards and will require a booster pump.
Water pressures greater than 85 psi can result in damage to plumbing and fixtures. Pressure reducing valves may be needed in those areas where water pressure is greater than 85 psi.
Figure 6-1 shows the current well head protection zones in accordance with the standards set in the Village’s
Well Head Protection
Utilities and Community Facilities 6-3

Chapter 6
Ordinance. Map 6-4 identifies areas for potential future well locations. In general, wells are not permitted in wetlands, floodplains, or industrial land uses.
Additional requirements regarding placement of municipal wells is detailed within the Well Head Protection Ordinance.
Almost all wastewater treatment needs in the Village of Woodville are served by municipal water and sewer utilities. The Village policy is to require municipal services, so the need for future Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
(POWTS) commonly referred to as septic systems or holding tanks, within the
Village boundaries will be limited.
Village residents privately contract waste haulers, and the Village has a contract with a local hauler for waste disposal services.
A mandatory recycling program is monitored by the St. Croix County Planning
Department. The St. Croix County Recycling and Solid Wastes Services offers multiple waste/recycling collections including a Countywide clean sweep, which allows St. Croix County residents to dispose of regular household wastes and hazardous materials. Other collections periodically offered include tire, appliance, and electronics collection. These collections require fees at time of disposal.
At this time, there are no plans to change the solid waste disposal or recycling facilities services.
With the adoption of the 1996 Federal Telecommunications Act regulating wireless communications providers, local government action on telecommunications has commonly focused on wireless communications towers. Access to wireless, seamless communication networks is becoming increasingly important in the modern world. Due to the increase in use of wireless communication for public safety and business and personal use, constructing telecommunication towers is an issue that many municipalities are addressing more often than in the past.
Baldwin Telecom is a local provider for local and long distance telephone, cable television, and internet services. The Village leases a portion of the water tower land to a wireless communications provider.
Utilities and Community Facilities 6-4

SANITARY SERVICE AREA
Village of Woodville
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
D
70TH
LENA
ELM
OLSON
DAKOTA
STOCKMAN
LOCKWOOD
NORSKE
FINVOLD
MAPLE
ROSENLUND
HIMO
MAIN STENE
SOLUM
SPRUCE
CHURCH
BEST
BIRCH
SOUTHSIDE
SOUTHSIDE
BOUNDARY
60TH
Map 6-1
B
94
.
,
50TH
Village Limits
Surface Water
Parcels
Lift Stations
Sanitary Mains
Surface Water
WWTP Lagoons
Sanitary Service Area
Source: Village of Woodville, Cedar Corporation
50TH
0 1000 2000 Feet
270TH
N

FUTURE SANITARY GROWTH AREA
Map 6-2
Village of Woodville
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
879 Acres - A
40 (F) Commercial
839 (F) Residential
A
234 Acres - C
25 (C) 15 (F) Commercial
100 (C) 94 (F) Residential
BB
60TH
265 Acres - G
80 (C) 185 (F) Residential
D
LENA
OLSON
ELM
DAKOTA
C
STOCKMAN
LOCKWOOD
HIMO
SOLUM
SPRUCE
CHURCH
NORSKE
ROSENLUND
FINVOLD
MAPLE
BEST
D
B
BOUNDARY
171 Acres - B
161 (F) Residential
10 (F) Commercial
70TH
483 Acres - D
83 (C) 190 (F) Residential
110 (C) 100 (F) Industrial
72ND
BIRCH
SOUTHSIDE
F
SOUTHSIDE
58 Acres - F
20 (C) 38 (F) Residential
60TH
G
94
.
,
50TH
B
E
50TH
707 Acres - E
10(C) 160 (F) Commercial
25 (C) 75 (F) Industrial
5 (C) 432 (F) Residential
94
.
,
270TH
(C) Current Developed Acres
(F) Future Available Acres
Village Limits
Surface Water
Parcels
WWTP
Sanitary Service Area Ultimate Extent
1.5 Mile Planning Boundary
Sanitary Immediate Service Areas
Future Land Uses
Developed Areas Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Institutional
Parks
0 2000 4000 Feet
Source: Village of Woodville, Cedar Corporation
N

WATER PRESSURE
Village of Woodville
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
Map 6-3
94
.
,
12
60TH
BB
D
LENA
OLSON
ELM
BOUNDARY
DAKOTA
LOCKWOOD
STOCKMAN
HIMO
SOLUM
CHURCH
NORSKE
ROSENLUND
FINVOLD
MAPLE
SPRUCE
BEST
SOUTHSIDE
BIRCH
SOUTHSIDE
70TH
60TH
72ND
B
50TH
50TH
270TH
94
.
,
Village Limits
Surface Water
Parcels
Water Pressure (PSI)
< 35 (Low)
35 - 50
50 - 85
85 - 100
> 100 (High)
Source: Village of Woodville, Cedar Corporation
0 2000 4000 Feet
N

70TH
LENA
ELM
OLSON
DAKOTA
STOCKMAN
LOCKWOOD
HIMO
MAIN STENE
SOLUM
SPRUCE
CHURCH
NORSKE
FINVOLD
MAPLE
ROSENLUND
BEST
BIRCH SOUTHSIDE
SOUTHSIDE
BOUNDARY
60TH
50TH
50TH
Village Limits
Surface Water
Parcels
Potential Future Well Locations
Wells Not Permitted*
Source: FEMA, Cedar Corporation, St. Croix County Parcels
*Wells not permitted due to
Wetlands, Floodplains, and
740.5' from Industrial Land
Uses
0 1000 2000 Feet
N
270T
H

Chapter 6
The Village utilizes power from Xcel Energy (Northern States Power Company).
The surrounding towns receive power from Dairyland Power Cooperative (St.
Croix Electric Co-op) and Xcel Energy.
Natural gas is provided by Wisconsin Gas Company (WE Energies).
There are 10 parks and/or recreation areas in the Village of Woodville (source:
Village of Woodville Comprehensive Park, Trail, and Open Space Plan 2001-
2006).
1.
Steven Memorial Park is the Village’s primary park, and is located off Park
Drive, along Carr Creek. The park is approximately 5.25 acres in size and consists of a softball field, playground apparatus and other playground equipment, horseshoe pits, and restrooms. Additionally there are pavilions and picnic areas throughout the park.
2.
South Steven Park is an extension of the Steven Memorial Park. The parks are separated by River Street. This is a community park that is 9.0 acres in size and consists of small playground equipment, tennis courts, pavilions and picnic areas, the Arthur M. Best Amphitheater, and the Veteran’s
Memorial. The Amphitheater is utilized for many of the community’s social gatherings.
3.
The Village owns abandoned railroad rights-of-way, which have been utilized as a walking trail and snowmobile trail and the headquarters for the
Wildwood Trail. The linear park is about 5.5 acres in size and one-half mile long, connecting to the Wildwood Trail, owned by St. Croix County.
4.
The Viking Middle School Playground and Athletic Field is a neighborhood park that is 2.0 acres in size and owned by the school district. It consists of playground equipment, basketball hoops, four softball fields, soccer field, football field, a trail, and two gymnasiums.
5.
Mobile Home Park is a neighborhood park that is approximately 0.5 acres in size. The park consists of playground equipment, swing sets, a pavilion with picnic tables, basketball hoops, and a storm shelter for residents.
6.
Church Park is located adjacent to the Zion Lutheran Church, which also owns and operates the park. This park is mostly undeveloped, but consists of picnic tables and an open play area.
7.
Best Park is a resting area located at the corner of Mathison Street and
Stockman Street. This park consists of a bench with areas that are landscaped and maintained by local residents of Woodville.
8.
McMillan Park is located in the industrial park. It is mostly undeveloped, but a soccer field and a disc golf course have been developed recently.
Utilities and Community Facilities 6-9

Chapter 6
Additional plans to incorporate trails in the park are underway, with completion of trails by summer 2010.
9.
Conservancy Areas are areas zoned conservancy and are utilized by the
Village of Woodville as open space areas.
10.
Southside Park – Southside Drive by Carr Creek contains swings, play ground equipment, basketball hoops, and an open area.
The current park system meets the needs of the Village’s residents. Future park expansions are planned for Steven Memorial Park and other locations as housing develops. Map 6-5 indentifies the location of the Village’s parks, along with the locations of other utilities and community facilities.
There are three cemeteries in the Village: Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Southside
Cemetery, and Lone Pine Cemetery. A cemetery association, not the Village of
Woodville, manages the cemeteries within the Village.
Sunset Memorial Cemetery is identified in this historic photo. The cemetery is located adjacent to the church shown on the right side of the photo.
As the community continues to grow, so will the need for additional cemetery lands. The cemetery association should consider options for cemetery expansion(s).
Source: The following photos are from the Woodville Library's historical archives.
The images may be copied by individuals or libraries for personal use, research, teaching, or any "fair use" as defined by copyright law. Please include this statement with any copies you make.
Utilities and Community Facilities 6-10

COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Village of Woodville
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
D
Lone Pine Cemetery
LENA
Mobile Home Park
OLSON
ELM
70TH
Church Park
DAKOTA NORSKE
LOCKWOOD
Police Station
Steven Memorial Park
STOCKMAN
Best Park
Lion's Den
HIMO
Well
ROSENLUND
FINVOLD
Village Hall/Senior Citizen's Center
MAPLE
Fire Department
MAIN STENE
#
South Steven Park
SOLUM
SPRUCE
CHURCH
Sunset Cemetery
BEST
Well
BOUNDARY
Water Tower
BIRCH
Southside Park
SOUTHSIDE
Southside Cemeterty
SOUTHSIDE
Public Works Department
Viking Middle School Playgrounds
Viking Middle School
60TH
Map 6-5
WWTP
B
50TH
Village Limits
Surface Water
Parcels
Community Facilities
Cemetery
Community Facilities
Parks
School
Utilities
Source: Village of Woodville, Cedar Corporation
50TH
0 1000 2000 Feet
94
.
,
270TH
N

Chapter 6
There are no health care facilities in the Village of Woodville. The closest facilities are located in the Village of Baldwin about four miles west of Woodville.
Other health care facilities are located in the Village of Spring Valley, and the
Cities of Glenwood City, Menomonie, and Hudson.
The Village also has a nursing home, long-term care center, and assisted living campus operating as Park View Home Inc. Park View Home campus provides housing and care in three facilities: Park View Home senior center/nursing with up to 56 residents, Park Place independent living with 18 apartments, and Park
Place North assisted living with 9 apartments. Park View Home Inc. has plans for facility upgrades that will improve resident care.
Other health care facilities in the Village include a dental office and chiropractic office.
Childcare facilities provide valuable services for working adults with children.
There are multiple licensed child care facilities in the Village of Woodville. The
State of Wisconsin licenses three types of childcare facilities, described below.
Family Child Care Center : A family child care center is licensed under
HFS 45, Wisconsin Administrative Code, to provide care and supervision to no more than eight children for less than 24 hours a day.
Group Child Care Center : A group child care center is licensed under
HFS 46, Wisconsin Administrative Code, to provide care and supervision to
9 or more children for less than 24 hours a day.
Day Camp: A day camp is licensed under HFS 55, Wisconsin
Administrative Code, to provide care and supervision to 4 or more children 3 years of age and older in a seasonal program oriented to the out-of-doors for periods less than 24 hours a day.
The Baldwin-Woodville Area School District is considering the development of a
4-year old kindergarten program. The school also operates Jr. Hawks, a daycare and before/after school program. Park View Home Inc. has a childcare center, Kids View, located on the Park View Home Campus.
Other child care needs are likely met by residents offering care in their homes or child care is provided at facilities close to were the resident works.
Utilities and Community Facilities 6-12

Chapter 6
Community involvement is strong in the Village of Woodville. The Woodville Lions
Club and other clubs are active in promoting community involvement and education. The Community Center, a.k.a The Lions Den, is located at 131 South
Main Street. The Lions Den provides the Lions Club and other organizations with meeting and event space year round.
The historic Lions Den, pictured right, is a three-story building, owned by the Village of
Woodville; the street level floor is rented out to private businesses, the second floor is used for community organizations/events, and the third floor is rarely used because of maintenance issues.
The Senior Citizens Center, located in the lower floor of the
Pioneer Building has a full kitchen, which allows it to operate Meals on Wheels and senior meals daily.
Source: The following photos are from the Woodville Library's historical archives. The images may be copied by individuals or libraries for personal use, research, teaching, or any "fair use" as defined by copyright law. Please include this statement with any copies you make.
The Village of Woodville operates its own Police force. The Police Department has one Police Chief and two full time Police Officers. The Department operates two squad cars, provides mutual aid to communities by request, and currently has a need for new hand held lasers, rifles, and rotates squad car replacement every three years. Mutual aid is most often requested from those communities adjacent to the Village, and the Village receives mutual aid from both the
County and State agencies as needed. The Police Department operates out of the Pioneer Building.
At this time, the Pioneer Building does not meet the Police Department needs.
Additional facility space is needed to meet State requirements, including space for secure holding, interrogation, and storage rooms. Additional administrative space will also be necessary as the community continues to grow. The Police
Department may consider the use of a separate facility for future expansions.
Utilities and Community Facilities 6-13

The United Fire & Rescue is a consolidation of the communities of Baldwin,
Hammond, and Woodville. They proudly serve the Villages of Baldwin,
Hammond, Woodville, and Wilson and the townships of Baldwin, Springfield,
Hammond, Emerald, Pleasant Valley, Rush River, Eau Galle, Erin Prairie, and
Cady. The United Fire & Rescue consists of three stations, many volunteers, and
13 fire and rescue apparatuses, offering fire suppression, extraction, and rescue services to the communities.
The Woodville Ambulance, part of the Baldwin Area Ambulance Service provides emergency Medical Service (EMS) to the Village and surrounding areas. The Woodville ambulance facility is located at 216 River Street, part of the fire department building.
The Woodville fire and rescue station needs to be upgraded. The current facility does not provide for adequate office, training, or living space for both firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMT). In addition, the facility has limited space for storage of equipment, truck/engines, and maintenance areas. Plans for the development of a new fire and rescue facility have been discussed regularly and both the United Fire & Rescue and Baldwin Area
Ambulance Service would like to see construction/expansion of the facility by
2014.
The development or expansion of a fire and rescue facility will incur high costs.
United Fire & Rescue, Baldwin Ambulance Service, and the Village of Woodville have all been actively pursuing Federal, State, and local funding opportunities that may assist in the necessary upgrades.
The Village of Woodville
Community Library is located in a renovated building at 124
Main Street. The library building was originally built as the S.A.
HIMO general merchandise store in early 1900’s as seen in this image.
The library is open six days a week and offers a variety of programs and media for all ages. Some of the special
Source: The following photos are from the Woodville Library's historical archives. The images may be copied by individuals or libraries for personal use, research, teaching, or any "fair use" as defined by copyright law. Please include this statement with any copies you make.
Utilities and Community Facilities 6-14

programs offered include children’s story time, summer reading program, book club, and outreach programs with other communities, special events, and tours.
The library is also one of more than 40 libraries in west central Wisconsin that have combined their catalogs on the MORE Online Catalog library. In addition to the MORE Online Catalog program, the library offers BadgerLink, a comprehensive website created especially for Wisconsin residents to allow them to have free and easy access to magazines, newspapers, video resources, and sites for government, reference, and education. The library also offers free public internet stations as well as free wireless interest access.
The Village of Woodville Community Library has become a focal point of the
Village’s downtown, but usable space in the building is inadequate and the
Library needs to have options for expansion. More space is necessary to accommodate additional shelving for the library’s growing collection f of books, movies, audio books, and other media. The library is also in need of a designated area for sorting and processing newly purchased items and interlibrary loan materials. To meet many of the library’s needs the installation of an elevator and remodeling of the basement and second story of the rear of the building will be necessary to provide adequate space for expansion.
Implementation of these additions/renovations may necessitate significant future expenditures.
The Village of Woodville and Village of Baldwin have united their education services as the Baldwin-Woodville Area School District. The district has three schools, the Greenfield Elementary, Viking Middle, and Baldwin-Woodville High school. The Viking Middle School is located in Woodville, while the other schools are located in Baldwin. Current enrollment for the school district is just over
1,500 students (Table 6-1).
Table 6-1 – Baldwin- Woodville School District Enrollment – 2008
District Public Schools
Baldwin-Woodville Area Baldwin-Woodville High
2008 Enrollment
451
The Baldwin-Woodville Area school district is also home to three non-public schools, Baldwin Christian School, which offers education up to grade 8; Dokime
Christian Classical Academy, which offers education for grades 9 through 12; and Peniel Christian School, a boarding school providing character and spiritual life training to each student. There are less than 100 students in non-public schools at this time. Berry Patch preschool also provides education opportunities to children in the Baldwin-Woodville area school district.
Utilities and Community Facilities 6-15

Chapter 6
The Village of Woodville Community Survey results identified that residents felt there is a need for a community center (52.9%), hiking trails (71.3%), and sidewalks to key areas of the Village (85%). Residents also indicated that it is important to protect/promote buildings, sites, and artifacts of historical importance (76.2%), and that the Village should establish design recommendations for remodeling existing buildings or new construction of buildings in the downtown area (60.7%).
The Village of Woodville is known for its celebrations on the nearest weekend to
May 17. This date is Syttende Mai, which celebrates the National Day of
Norway. A carnival, large parade and other fun events take place during the weekend. The Woodville Lions Club sponsors the event with assistance from the
Village of Woodville.
Goal 1: Provide and maintain community facilities and utilities to meet the community’s needs.
Objectives:
1.
Continue to provide safe and adequate water and sewer services to residents.
2.
Continue to provide quality emergency protection to residents.
3.
Continue to meet the Village’s needs for community gatherings.
4.
Maintain and expand the Village’s park and trail systems.
5.
Ensure that future wireless telecommunications facilities do not prohibit the health, safety, and welfare of residents.
Policies:
1.
Explore options for locations of future municipal wells prior to extensive
Village growth.
2.
Consider the development of an ordinance to enforce monitoring of
County Ordinances and support maintenance of private onsite wastewater treatment systems located within the Village of Woodville.
3.
Continue to plan water and sewer extensions in an economically feasible and sustainable manner.
4.
Continue to update the Village’s Stormwater Management Plan.
5.
Assess the needs of the Police Department.
6.
Assess the needs of the Village municipal staff.
7.
Assess the needs of the Fire and Rescue services.
Utilities and Community Facilities 6-16

Chapter 6
8.
Revise the Village’s Park Plan on a regular basis.
9.
Support the development of additional trails in and around the Village.
10.
Develop an ordinance that addresses the development of wireless telecommunications facilities.
11.
Continue to regularly review the current and future needs, capacity, and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant.
12.
Explore the need to develop additional emergency/storm shelters.
13.
Explore options for development of future ATV trails and/or routes in the
Village and surrounding area.
Goal 2: Support and improve the quality of schools, health care, parks, municipal offices, community centers, and library.
Objectives:
1.
Maintain and improve the quality of life for Village and surrounding residents.
2.
Make the Village more attractive to business and industry.
Policies:
1.
Maintain communication between the Village, emergency services, and businesses.
2.
Support the development, redevelopment, or expansion of community gathering places, such as the Library, Community Center (Lion’s Den), and Senior Citizens Center.
3.
Facilitate various activities in community parks.
4.
Continue to work with the Baldwin-Woodville School District to maintain or add to the Viking Middle School in the Village of Woodville.
Utilities and Community Facilities 6-17