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Amery public meetings in 2025

73 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 17, 2025

City Council

Council to consider $805,502 payment for Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements

The Amery Common Council will review two final payment applications: $164,934 for the Sundance Place subdivision and $805,501.83 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades. It will also vote on Resolution 13-2025 designating public depositories for city funds, Resolution 14-2025 amending the city fee schedule, and Ordinance 22-2025 updating snow and ice removal rules. A closed‑session item may address the possible sale of Soldier’s Field parcels.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $805,501.83 wastewater plant payment and other measures

The Amery City Council approved two final pay applications, designating new public depositories, updating the fee schedule, and amending the snow‑removal ordinance. A possible sale of Soldier’s Field was moved to closed session. The council then reconvened in open session and adjourned.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

Finance Committee

Finance Committee will discuss budget update and city banking options

The Finance Committee will receive an update on the city’s current financial status and budget. Members will discuss and may take action on selecting the city’s financial institution(s). The committee will also review a financial proposal from Harvest Horizon Wealth Strategies.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee recommends Pillar Bank as a city financial institution

The committee adopted its agenda unanimously. It voted to recommend that the City Council name Pillar Bank as one of the city's financial institutions. The meeting was then adjourned with a unanimous vote.

Thu Dec 4, 2025

Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee

Committee to discuss child play equipment for South Twin Park

The Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee will meet to discuss park equipment and volunteer forms. The body will also review a Public Works update and plan a 2026 parks promotion event.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopted agenda, approved minutes, and adjourned

The Amery Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee met on Dec. 4, 2025. Members adopted the agenda and approved the November 6, 2025 minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 5:25 p.m. by a 3‑0 vote. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made.

Wed Dec 3, 2025

City Council

City to contract $37,000 for Zoning Code rewrite with MSA Professional Services

The Amery Common Council will consider a professional services agreement with MSA Professional Services, Inc. to rewrite the city’s zoning code for a lump‑sum fee of $37,000, scheduled to start in January 2026 and finish in October 2026. The council will also vote on appointing election inspectors for the 2026‑2027 election cycle and discuss moving municipal accounts to Pillar Bank and a managed investment strategy with Harvest Horizon Wealth Strategies. Additional items include a resolution to relocate Hillcrest Drive for a Safe Routes to School project and acceptance of a proposed pier for the Amery Lakes District.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved the 2025 Fire Protection Agreement

The council adopted the consent agenda and appointed election inspectors for 2026‑2027. It approved a $37,000 contract with MSA for a zoning code revision, the Hillcrest Drive relocation for the Safe Routes to School project, and acceptance of a donated fishing pier. The council also approved the 2025 Fire Protection Agreement.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

Personnel Committee

Personnel Committee to review City Administrator

The Personnel Committee will meet to conduct a closed session regarding the City Administrator. The discussion focuses on employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data.

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✓ Decided: Personnel Committee adopted agenda, entered closed session, and adjourned

The committee approved the meeting agenda, moved into a closed session to review the City Administrator, reconvened in open session, and then adjourned. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

Recycling Committee

Recycling Committee reviews minutes and upcoming recycling topics

The Amery Recycling Committee will consider approval of the November 4, 2025 meeting minutes, receive an update from Polk County on recycling, and discuss recycling topics for December, January, and February. No decisions beyond the minutes approval are indicated.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopted agenda, approved minutes, and adjourned meeting

The Amery Recycling Committee adopted the agenda as presented with a 4‑0 vote. It approved the minutes from 11/04/2025 with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 10:12 a.m. with a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were decided.

Mon Dec 1, 2025

Fire Committee

Fire Committee to discuss contracts with surrounding towns

The Amery Fire Committee will meet on December 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the Amery City Center. The primary agenda item is the approval of fire contracts between the City of Amery and the Towns of Lincoln, Alden, and Black Brook.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopted agenda and approved prior meeting minutes

The Joint Fire Committee adopted the agenda as presented and approved the minutes from the November 13 meeting, each with a 5‑0 vote. Members discussed a draft fire services contract and agreed to have the attorney incorporate recommended changes. The meeting was adjourned at 5:56 p.m.

Wed Nov 19, 2025

City Council

City Council to hold public hearing on Amery's 2026 budget

The Amery Common Council will hear public comments and conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2026 city budget, which shows a $4,865,328 total expenditure and a $2,713,499 property tax levy. The council will also consider Pay Application #16 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, which requests $507,750.74. Ordinance 21-2025, appropriating funds for city operations in 2026, and the adoption of the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approved 2026 budget funds and capital improvement plan

The Amery City Council adopted its agenda, held and closed a public hearing on the 2026 budget, and approved a $507,750.74 payment for the wastewater treatment plant. It also approved Ordinance 21‑2025, appropriating $4,865,328 for city operations in 2026, and adopted the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0).

Wed Nov 19, 2025

Public Hearing

Amery City Council to hold public hearing on proposed 2026 budget

The City Council will discuss the proposed 2026 budget for the City of Amery. The proposal includes a total expenditure of $4,865,328 for the General Fund.

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Thu Nov 13, 2025

Fire Committee

Fire Committee to discuss fire contracts with surrounding towns

The Fire Committee will meet to discuss fire service contracts between the City of Amery and the Towns of Lincoln, Alden, and Black Brook. The meeting follows a non-renewal of services letter sent by the Town of Lincoln on October 9th.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved fire billing restructure and will draft new contract

The Joint Fire Committee adopted the agenda, approved the sale of a fire trailer, a Polaris Ranger, and a plan to auction a rescue truck. It approved a proposal to change fire service billing to a 50/20/30 split and tasked the city attorney to draft a new contract for review on Dec 1, 2025. Black Brook was named Chair and Roger Van Someren Vice Chair.

Thu Nov 6, 2025

Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee

Committee to discuss volunteer program and park promotion plans

The Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee will approve minutes from the October 9 meeting, receive a public works update on the park system, get a status report on the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, consider a 2026 park promotion event, and review a proposal to establish a volunteer program for city parks.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopted agenda, approved minutes, and adjourned the meeting

The Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee adopted its agenda and approved the October 9, 2025 minutes, each with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:01 p.m. with a 3‑0 vote. No other actions were decided.

Wed Nov 5, 2025

City Council

Council to adopt Ordinance 20-2025 updating the 2045 Comprehensive Plan

The Amery Common Council will consider public comment and department reports, then vote on several items including a $656,311.21 payment request for Wastewater Treatment Plant work (Pay Application #15). The agenda includes Ordinance 20-2025 to update and adopt the city's 2045 Comprehensive Plan and Resolution 10-2025 approving the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. A closed‑session will address police department employee compensation data.

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✓ Decided: Council approved wastewater funding and adopted updated city plans

The council approved a $656,311.21 pay application for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. It adopted Ordinance 20-2025 to update and adopt the 2045 Comprehensive Plan. It also approved Resolution 10-2025 for the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. All three actions passed unanimously.

Tue Nov 4, 2025

Recycling Committee

Amery Recycling Committee to review electronic waste disposal and future topics

The Recycling Committee will discuss updates from Polk County and the results of electronic waste disposal. The body will also plan recycling topics for December and January.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopted agenda and approved prior minutes

The committee adopted the agenda as presented with a 4‑0 vote. It approved the minutes from 10/07/2025 by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 p.m. with a unanimous 4‑0 vote.

Thu Oct 23, 2025

Public Notices

Public hearing to consider update of Amery’s Comprehensive Plan

The City of Amery will hold a public hearing on October 23, 2025 at 9 a.m. at City Hall, 104 W Maple St Suite A. The hearing will consider an update to the city’s Comprehensive Plan, which guides land use, housing, transportation, economic development, and other community goals. Members of the public may speak at the hearing. The draft plan is available on the city’s website.

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Thu Oct 23, 2025

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider adoption of City of Amery 2045 Comprehensive Plan

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing to consider an update to the city's Comprehensive Plan. The body will then consider Resolution 09-2025 to recommend that the City Council adopt the 2045 plan by ordinance.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission unanimously approves recommendation to adopt 2045 Comprehensive Plan

The commission approved its agenda, opened and then closed a public hearing on the City of Amery 2045 Comprehensive Plan, and adopted Resolution 09-2025 recommending the plan’s adoption by the City Council. All motions passed with a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 9:21 a.m.

Wed Oct 15, 2025

City Council

Council to approve $42,356.69 change order for wastewater treatment plant upgrades

The Amery City Council will vote on Change Order #4 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, which adjusts the contract by $42,356.69 and adds seven days to the completion schedule. Council members will also discuss a proposed Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance and consider the possible sale of 0.12 acres of PID 201-00896-0000 near Melrose St/Griffin St W. A public comment period and a closed‑session meeting for property‑sale negotiations are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved sale of 0.12 acres and a $42,356 WWTP change order

The council approved Change Order #4 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, totaling $42,356.69. It also approved the sale of 0.12 acres (PID 201-00896-0000) to Jim and JoNell Leadholm for $7,500 plus survey costs. Council members agreed to place the proposed Mobile Food Vendor ordinance on the November 5 consent agenda. The meeting was then adjourned.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

Public Safety Committee

Public Safety Committee to review DORA rules and ordinance penalties

The committee will discuss whether to allow Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Areas (DORA) for 2026 special events following operational concerns. Members will also review a proposal to update the city's general penalty ordinance for code violations.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda and adjourned; no policy actions taken

The Public Safety Committee accepted the meeting agenda with a 2‑0 vote. The committee then adjourned the meeting with a 3‑0 vote. No formal decisions were made on the DORA program or the ordinance fee proposal.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

Finance Committee

Committee will discuss revising ordinance penalties and a new city investment plan

The Finance Committee will review a proposal to amend Municipal Code §1‑5, setting first‑offense forfeitures between $50 and $250. It will also consider Harvest Horizon Wealth Management’s investment proposal, which includes a 0.85% advisory fee and minimum investments of $650,000 or $1,000,000. A discussion on special‑event cost recovery, including $12,170 in labor costs for the Fall Festival, will be held. The meeting will include a standard city financial and budget update.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee adopted agenda and adjourned the meeting

The committee approved the meeting agenda with a 3‑0 vote and later adjourned the session with the same 3‑0 vote. No formal approvals, denials, or tabled actions were recorded on budget updates, event cost recovery, ordinance fee changes, or the investment proposal.

Mon Oct 13, 2025

Fire Committee

Fire Committee to vote on the 2026 fire department budget and equipment matters

The Amery Fire Committee will hear the Chief’s Report, approve minutes from February 10, 2025, and consider the disposition of a 2009 Polaris Ranger and a 1999 rescue truck. An airboat update and fire contract discussion are also on the agenda. The committee will discuss and vote on the proposed FY 2026 fire department budget of $304,130, a $20,957 (7.26%) increase over FY 2025.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved 2026 Fire Department budget and ordered equipment valuations

The committee adopted its agenda and approved the minutes from the February 10 meeting. It approved a motion to obtain value estimates for the 2009 Polaris Ranger and the 1999 rescue truck and to work toward their disposition. The 2026 Fire Department operating and capital budget was approved. The committee set a follow‑up meeting for November 13 at 4:30 p.m. to continue discussion of the Town of Lincoln fire‑service non‑renewal.

Thu Oct 9, 2025

Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee

Committee to consider creating a city‑run Parks Volunteer program

The Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee will review five agenda items, including approval of minutes from August 18, 2025, updates from Public Works and the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, a discussion of a 2026 parks promotion event, and a proposal to establish a volunteer program called "Friends of the Amery Parks." Staff recommends the committee approve development of an implementation plan and a pilot for spring 2026.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopted agenda, approved minutes, and adjourned

The Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee adopted the meeting agenda with a 5‑0 vote. It approved the August 18, 2025 minutes also by a 5‑0 vote. The committee then adjourned at 4:58 p.m. with a 4‑0 vote.

Tue Oct 7, 2025

Recycling Committee

Amery Recycling Committee to discuss waste disposal and seasonal recycling

The Recycling Committee will meet to review updates on Polk County recycling and electronic waste disposal. The body will also plan recycling promotion topics for November and December.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopted agenda, approved minutes, and adjourned

The Recycling Committee adopted the agenda as presented with a 3-0 vote. It approved the minutes from 09/02/2025 with a 3-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned with a 4-0 vote.

Wed Oct 1, 2025

Tourism Commission

Tourism Commission to designate quarterly room tax funds

The Tourism Commission will meet to establish leadership roles and appoint the Amery Community Club as a tourism entity. The body will also determine the designation of quarterly room tax monies.

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✓ Decided: Amery Community Club appointed to receive $16,899.40 of room tax funds

The Tourism Commission named Sharon Marks as Chair, Paul Shafer as Vice‑Chair, and Clerk‑Treasurer Taylor Larson as Secretary. It appointed the Amery Community Club as the city’s tourism entity to receive room‑tax monies. The commission designated 70% of the 2024 room tax ($16,899.40) to be forwarded to the club. All motions passed unanimously.

Wed Oct 1, 2025

City Council

Council will discuss a new Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance and approve major project payments

The Amery City Council meeting will include public comment, department head reports, and a discussion of a proposed Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance. Council members will vote on several financial items, including a $1,094.85 change order for Sundance Place, a $339,282.20 pay application for the same project, and a $149,481.65 pay application for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. A resolution to adopt the 2045 Comprehensive Plan public‑participation plan will also be considered.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted agenda, approved minutes and adjourned the meeting

The council adopted the meeting agenda with a 6‑0 vote. It approved the consent agenda items, including the September 17, 2025 minutes, also by a 6‑0 vote. The council adjourned at 5:56 p.m. with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. A draft Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance was requested for a future meeting.

Tue Sep 23, 2025

Plan Commission

City of Amery to host draft comprehensive plan open house

The City of Amery will host an open house to discuss the Draft Comprehensive Plan on September 23, 2025. No official business will be conducted at this event. The meeting will be held at 104 Maple St W in the City Council Chambers.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

City Council

Amery to host draft comprehensive plan open house

The City of Amery will host a public open house to discuss the Draft Comprehensive Plan. No official business will be conducted at this event. The meeting is scheduled for September 23, 2025.

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Sun Sep 21, 2025

City Council

Council may attend pickleball court dedication; no business will be conducted

The City Council announced that a quorum may be present at the dedication of the newly renovated Dennis John Picklebal Courts on September 21, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. The event will be at the pickleball courts at the corner of Elm St and Laconie Ave. No official business will be conducted during this social gathering.

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Wed Sep 17, 2025

City Council

City Council to approve $149,481.65 payment for Wastewater Treatment Plant

The council will consider several items, including appointments to vacant mayoral committee seats and an update on city projects from MSA. A change order for the Sundance Place public improvements will be reviewed, extending the completion date to September 30 and authorizing a $1,095 sanitary sewer televising cost. Pay applications for Sundance Place (Item 4) and for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (Item 6) are on the agenda, with the latter requesting $149,481.65. A resolution to adopt the 2045 Comprehensive Plan and CORP Public Participation Plan will also be considered.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts Resolution 08-2025 for 2045 Comprehensive Plan public participation

The council adopted Resolution 08-2025 outlining the public participation plan for the city's 2045 Comprehensive Plan. It also approved a change order and two pay applications for the Sundance Place project, a pay application for the wastewater treatment plant, and appointed Mike Manor to the Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee. All motions passed unanimously with six votes in favor and none against.

Sat Sep 13, 2025

City Council

City Council quorum notice for Fall Festival Parade

This document is a notice that a quorum of the Amery Common Council may be present at a social gathering. No city business will be conducted during this event.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

Personnel Committee

Personnel Committee will review 2026 budget and compensation philosophy

The Amery Personnel Committee will meet on September 9, 2025 to discuss the city's 2026 personnel budget and its compensation philosophy. The discussion will focus on how staff salaries and benefits are structured for the upcoming fiscal year. No decisions on contracts or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Personnel Committee adopted agenda and adjourned the meeting

The Amery Personnel Committee adopted the meeting agenda and later adjourned at 5:17 p.m., each with a 3‑0 vote. Members reviewed the proposed 2026 personnel budget and compensation philosophy, noting the wage‑raise approach was acceptable. No other actions were taken.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

Public Safety Committee

Public Safety Committee to discuss 2026 Police Department budget

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss the 2026 operating budget and capital expenditures for the Police Department.

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✓ Decided: Committee accepted agenda and adjourned, no substantive actions taken

The Public Safety Committee approved the meeting agenda by a 3‑0 vote and then adjourned the meeting at 4:50 p.m. by a 3‑0 vote. No budget, policy, or other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to discuss 2026 operating budget and capital plan

The Finance Committee will review current city financials and budget updates. Members will discuss the preliminary 2026 Operating Budget and the City of Amery Capital Improvement Plan.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee adopted agenda and adjourned; no substantive decisions

The committee adopted the meeting agenda unanimously. It then adjourned the meeting unanimously at 6:51 p.m. No substantive budget, finance, or policy decisions were made.

Mon Sep 8, 2025

Joint Review Board

✓ Decided: Alex Mansfield selected as chair of the Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board met on September 8, 2025 and voted 4‑0 to select Alex Mansfield as chair. The board reviewed the 2024 annual reports for TIDs 6‑10, noting deficits for TIDs 6‑8, a surplus for TID 9, and no report for TID 10. No other business was discussed and the meeting was adjourned at 10:21 a.m.

Wed Sep 3, 2025

Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Plan Commission held workshop to review comprehensive plan, no decisions made

The Amery City Council and Plan Commission met for a joint workshop on September 3, 2025. The draft Action Plan for the Comprehensive Plan was presented and participants discussed the goals, strategies, and timelines. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Wed Sep 3, 2025

City Council

Amery City Council and Plan Commission to review Comprehensive Plan

The Common Council and Plan Commission will hold a joint workshop to review the City of Amery Comprehensive Plan. No other business is listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Joint workshop held to review Amery Comprehensive Plan draft

The Amery City Council and Plan Commission met for a joint workshop to review the draft Action Plan for the Comprehensive Plan. Attendees discussed priority levels for the plan's goals and strategies and estimated timelines. No formal actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

Recycling Committee

✓ Decided: Committee adopted agenda and approved August minutes

The Amery Recycling Committee adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from 08/12/2025, each with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

Fri Aug 22, 2025

City Council

Notice of potential quorum at Kops for Kids Golf Tournament

This document is a notice that a quorum of the Common Council and various committees may be present at a golf tournament. The notice states that no business will be conducted at this event.

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Wed Aug 20, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council amended all‑terrain vehicle rules (4‑1 vote)

The Amery City Council approved several items, including a new alcohol, cigarette and tobacco license for 237 Keller Ave S and a $840,127.60 payment to Market & Johnson for wastewater plant work. The council also amended Chapter 358, Article 2 on all‑terrain and utility vehicles with a 4‑1 vote. Additional actions included activating the DORA for the Fall Festival and entering a closed session to discuss a possible sale of Soldier’s Field.

Mon Aug 18, 2025

Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee

Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee to review city park inventories

The committee will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct a parks inventory. This includes reviewing CORP recommendations and Public Works updates for several city parks.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopted agenda, approved minutes, and set park plan for council

The Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee adopted its agenda and approved the June 23, 2025 minutes, each by a 3‑0 vote. Members reviewed park inventories and agreed the draft improvement list will be presented to the City Council on August 20 for inclusion in the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 a.m.

Thu Aug 14, 2025

Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves agenda and recommends changes to future land use map

The commission approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It also adopted a recommendation to modify the draft Future Land Use map presented for the Comprehensive Plan. Both motions passed with all votes in favor.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

Public Safety Committee

✓ Decided: Committee forwards ATV/UTV access amendment to full council

The Public Safety Committee accepted its agenda. It voted to forward a proposed amendment to Municipal Code §358-12 that would allow ATVs and UTVs on Keller Avenue, with driver‑license and helmet requirements, to the full city council. The meeting was then adjourned.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to discuss preliminary 2026 Operating Budget

The Finance Committee will review current city financials and budget updates. The body will also hold a discussion regarding the preliminary 2026 Operating Budget for the City of Amery.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee adopted agenda and adjourned meeting

The committee adopted the agenda with a 3‑0 vote and later adjourned the meeting with a 3‑0 vote. No substantive budget or policy decisions were made.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

Recycling Committee

✓ Decided: Committee adopted agenda, approved minutes, and adjourned

The Amery Recycling Committee adopted the agenda as presented, accepted the minutes from June 3 2025, and then adjourned the meeting. All three motions carried unanimously with four votes in favor and none against.

Wed Aug 6, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council voted to enter closed session to discuss possible sale of Soldier’s Field

The council entered a closed session to consider the possible sale of Soldier’s Field. It approved Pay Application #2 for the Sundance Place Development ($226,011.17). It approved Pay Application #12 and Change Order #3 for the wastewater treatment plant ($678,748.25 and $210,798.22). It also approved a Pickleball Facility Use Agreement ($1,000 fee) and a resolution supporting continued Act 150 library funding.

Thu Jul 24, 2025

Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Agenda approved unanimously and meeting adjourned

The commission approved its meeting agenda with a 6‑0 vote. No substantive items were decided; the commission only discussed draft comprehensive‑plan goals and strategies. The meeting was then adjourned with a 5‑0 vote.

Wed Jul 16, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council ordered staff to draft quit‑claim deeds to relinquish PID 201‑00857‑0000

The council approved a $187,054.43 pay application and two change orders totaling $113,925.99 for the Sundance Place and WWTP projects. It also approved Ordinance 15‑2025 amending the Outside Consumption code. Finally, staff was directed to draft quit‑claim deeds to remove city ownership of property PID 201‑00857‑0000.

Wed Jul 9, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Board delayed the Roe variance decision pending a property‑line survey

The Zoning Board adopted its agenda and held a public hearing on a variance request for 444 Keller Ave S. After hearing testimony, the board voted to postpone a decision on the variance until a certified survey shows the property lines. All motions were carried unanimously.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

Public Safety Committee

✓ Decided: Committee backs pursuit of a Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area

The Public Safety Committee accepted its agenda (3-0). It discussed a proposed amendment to Municipal Code §258‑4B(7)(h) and directed the administrator to revise the code and present it to Council. The committee expressed support for moving forward with a Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area. The meeting was adjourned (3-0).

Tue Jul 8, 2025

Finance Committee

✓ Decided: Finance Committee adopted agenda and adjourned, no substantive actions

The committee adopted the meeting agenda by a 3‑0 vote. It then adjourned the meeting by a 3‑0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

Wed Jul 2, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council appointed Adam Honl to fill the vacant District 2 seat

The Amery City Council approved the appointment of Adam Honl to the vacant District 2 council seat until April 2026. It also approved a conditional subdivision map for 215 Central St, splitting the property into two lots. The council entered a closed‑session meeting, reconvened in open session, and adjourned.

Thu Jun 26, 2025

Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Plan Commission approved a CSM for 215 Central St and forwarded it to council

The commission first approved its meeting agenda unanimously. It then approved a zoning permit for 720 Baker St, allowing an addition over the garage. The commission also approved a Conditional Subdivision Map for 215 Central St (PID 201-00678-0000) and sent it to the full council. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous vote.

Tue Jun 24, 2025

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: Committee adopted agenda and adjourned meeting

The Committee of the Whole adopted the meeting agenda with a 6‑0 vote and later adjourned the session with a 6‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

Mon Jun 23, 2025

Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee

✓ Decided: Committee recommends $1,500 fee for Pickleball Usage Agreement

The committee moved agenda item #4 to #2 and adopted the modified agenda, both unanimously. It approved the May 29, 2025 minutes without opposition. Members discussed the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and reviewed draft pickleball agreements, recommending a $1,500 usage fee. The meeting was adjourned at 2:33 p.m.

Thu Jun 19, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves variance for D‑CAV Rentals at 215 Central St (4‑0)

The board held a public hearing on a variance request for D‑CAV Rentals at 215 Central St; no members of the public attended. After discussion, the board approved the variance request by a 4‑0 vote. The agenda was adopted, the hearing was opened and closed, and the meeting was adjourned, each by unanimous vote.

Wed Jun 18, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved $751,751.13 wastewater treatment plant payment

The Amery City Council adopted the consent agenda ordinances, approved new alcoholic beverage, tobacco and vaping licenses effective July 1, and authorized two wastewater‑treatment actions: a $12,205.62 change order and a $751,751.13 pay application for work performed in May. All motions carried unanimously.

Thu Jun 12, 2025

Airport Commission

✓ Decided: Commission recommended adopting revised §325-18 ordinance language to council

The commission adopted its agenda, approved the December 19, 2024 minutes, and voted to recommend an amendment to ordinance §325-18 using Wisconsin DOT language. All three motions passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 a.m.

Tue Jun 10, 2025

Finance Committee

✓ Decided: Finance Committee adopted agenda and adjourned; no substantive decisions

The committee adopted the agenda as presented with a 2-0 vote. It then adjourned at 4:17 p.m. with a 2-0 vote. No substantive financial or policy decisions were made.

Wed Jun 4, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves rezoning of Hillcrest property and several development permits

The Amery City Council adopted its agenda and consent agenda items unanimously. It approved the rezoning of XXX Hillcrest Dr from single‑family (R1) to two‑family (R2) residential and adopted Ordinance 09‑2025. The council also approved a conditional use permit for a UTV rental business, the final plat for the Sundance Place subdivision, and an engineering contract to extend Center St W up to $16,500.

Thu May 29, 2025

Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee

✓ Decided: Committee selects Colleen Adams as chair and Eric Elkin as vice chair

The Arts, Parks, & Recreation Committee adopted its agenda unanimously. The members voted 4‑0 to appoint Colleen Adams as chair and Eric Elkin as vice chair. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:23 p.m.

Thu May 22, 2025

Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves hotel zoning, rezoning, and several permits

The Amery Plan Commission approved a hotel zoning permit and site layout, forwarded a rezoning request for Hillcrest Drive, and approved multiple permits for 319 Keller Avenue. All actions were approved unanimously with a 6‑0 vote. The commission also accepted the final plat for the Sundance Place subdivision and sent it to the City Council.

Wed May 21, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved marketing the 0.12‑acre parcel near Melrose St for sale

The Amery City Council adopted its agenda and consent agenda minutes, selected Mike Manor as Council President, and approved two wastewater treatment plant pay requests totaling $3.27 million. The council also approved a contract with Metro East Commercial Real Estate Services to market the South Industrial Park and voted to market a .12‑acre parcel (PID 201‑00896‑0000) for sale. All motions carried unanimously.

Wed May 14, 2025

Board of Review

✓ Decided: Board of Review appoints chair, adopts testimony policies

The Board of Review appointed Rick Van Blaricom as chair and Fran Duncanson as vice‑chair. It approved two policies: one for sworn telephone or written testimony and another for waiving hearing requests. The meeting was adjourned at 12:01 p.m. No property owners appeared before the board.

Tue May 13, 2025

Personnel Committee

✓ Decided: Personnel Committee adopted agenda and adjourned; no substantive actions taken

The committee adopted the meeting agenda by a 3-0 vote. The committee adjourned the meeting at 6:33 p.m. by a 3-0 vote. No other actions or approvals were decided.

Tue May 13, 2025

Public Safety Committee

✓ Decided: Committee accepted agenda and adjourned the meeting

The Public Safety Committee approved the meeting agenda with a 3‑0 vote and then adjourned at 5:24 p.m. with a 3‑0 vote. No substantive ordinance changes were adopted.

Tue May 13, 2025

Finance Committee

✓ Decided: Finance Committee adopted agenda and adjourned, no substantive actions

The committee adopted the agenda as presented with a 2-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned with a 2-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

Mon May 5, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves variance for 200 Griffin St W (4-0)

The Amery Zoning Board of Appeals met on May 5, 2025, adopted its agenda, and held a public hearing for a variance request at 200 Griffin St W. Only the applicants, James and JoNell Leadholm, were present. The board unanimously approved the variance, allowing the proposed deck and pool encroachments. The meeting was adjourned at 5:09 p.m.

Thu Apr 24, 2025

Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Commission recommended sale of 0.12‑acre city parcel to private owners

The Plan Commission approved its agenda and elected Eric Elkin as Vice‑Chair. It moved agenda item 4 to the second spot and tabled the portable storage container ordinance for staff revision. The commission also recommended that the city sell a 0.12‑acre parcel at the southeast corner of the golf course to private owners. The meeting was adjourned.

Wed Apr 16, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves appointments and sends storage ordinance back to Plan Commission

The council adopted the agenda unanimously. It approved the mayor's list of committee and commission appointments. The council voted to return the portable storage container ordinance to the Plan Commission with added comments. The meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Zoning Board approved variance for 202 Hyland St (4-0 vote)

The board opened and closed a public hearing on a variance request for Sandra and Marvin Sias at 202 Hyland St. After discussion, the board approved the variance allowing a 4½‑ft by 12‑ft addition and ramp adjustments. All motions passed unanimously with 4 ayes and 0 nays. The meeting was adjourned at 5:07 p.m.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

Recycling Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved minutes and postponed April cleanup to 2026

The committee approved the minutes from 03-04-2025 with a 4‑aye, 0‑nay vote. They voted to postpone the April 26 cleanup day to April 2026, also 4‑aye, 0‑nay. The meeting was adjourned at 3:14 p.m. with unanimous approval.

Wed Apr 2, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council adopts All Hazard Mitigation Plan for Amery

The council approved a Class B beer and Class C wine license for Copper Barrel LLC, adopted the City Marketing Action Plan, approved Pay Request #8 for the wastewater treatment plant ($602,704.03), and adopted Resolution 05‑2025 adopting the All Hazard Mitigation Plan. All motions carried unanimously (4‑0 or 5‑0 as recorded).

Thu Mar 27, 2025

Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Amended portable storage container ordinance to ban human habitation

The Plan Commission approved its agenda and then amended the portable storage container ordinance to state that PSCs may not be used for human habitation. The commission also voted to recommend the amended ordinance to the City Council. The meeting was adjourned.

Tue Mar 25, 2025

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: Committee adopted agenda and adjourned; no substantive decisions made

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda by a 5-0 vote and later adjourned the meeting by a 5-0 vote. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Wed Mar 19, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves developer agreement, buys lot portion and authorizes grant application

The Amery City Council adopted its agenda and approved a resolution to apply for a $250,000 state grant. It also approved a $250 budget for a spring cleanup event on April 26. The council approved a developer agreement with Anderson Industrial Property, LLC and purchased a portion of lot 201-01221-0000 for $3,500. Additional motions placed the meeting into closed session, reconvened in open session, and adjourned.