Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
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Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee
The Committee No. 1 (Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater) will meet on July 7, 2026, to discuss potential funding recommendations for three city projects. The committee will review proposals for Rhyme Printing additions, water damage repairs at the Police Department building, and a pump repair at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. No final decisions are scheduled; the committee will only provide possible recommendations to the full City Council.
- Approval of minutes from June 23, 2026
- Discussion of funding for Rhyme Printing proposed additions
- Discussion of funding for Police Department building water damage repairs
- Discussion of funding for Wastewater Treatment Plant Influent Pump repair
Recent meetings
Committee #4 - Recycling, Computerization, Buildings & Intergovernmental Services Committee
The Recycling, Computerization, Buildings & Intergovernmental Services Committee will discuss the City's Capital Improvement Planning process, including a presentation from ISG Facility Design Services on facility assessments. They will also consider a building usage policy and rental agreement for the Fire Department, and discuss the Casper Park Maintenance Building, including a recent RFP for engineering and design services. The meeting will also approve prior minutes.
- Presentation from ISG Facility Design Services on facility assessment for capital improvement planning
- Building Usage Policy and Rental Agreement for Fire Department (rental fees: $50 resident, $150 non-resident, $150 deposit)
- Discussion of Casper Park Maintenance Building and RFP for engineering and design services
- Approve minutes of the March 10, 2026 Committee #4 meeting
Committee #3 - Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee
The Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee will consider revisions to Chapter 9.125 of the municipal code, which restricts convicted child and violent sex offenders. The committee will also review a sidewalk use permit for memorial benches at 510 N Bridge Street and discuss medical transportation service agreements with care facilities. A closed session is scheduled to deliberate on EMS per capita rates.
- Discuss updates to Chapter 9.125 – Convicted Child and Violent Sex Offenders Restricted, including boundary exceptions and appeals process
- Sidewalk Use Permit Application from Jeremy Stary for two memorial benches at 510 N Bridge Street
- Medical Transportation Service Agreements between Fire and Emergency Services and various care facilities
- Closed session to discuss EMS per capita rates
Police & Fire Commission
The Police and Fire Commission will hold a closed session under Wisconsin law to conduct Fire Department interviews. The committee may return to open session for possible action on those interviews. Other items include approval of minutes and adjournment.
- Conduct Fire Department Interviews (5:45pm, 6:30pm) in closed session
- Possible return to open session with action on items discussed in closed session
City Council
The Common Council is holding a special meeting to conduct closed-session interviews of two finalists for the City Administrator position: Stelzner and Gabrielatos. After the interviews, the council may reconvene in open session to discuss extending a conditional offer and authorize negotiation of contract terms. No other business is on the agenda.
- Interview of candidate/finalist Stelzner for City Administrator
- Interview of candidate/finalist Gabrielatos for City Administrator
- Possible extension of conditional offer of employment for City Administrator
- Reconvene into open session for possible action on closed-session items
Police & Fire Commission
The Commission will elect officers for the coming term and then enter closed session under Wisconsin statute to interview applicants for police officer positions. Possible action may follow in open session. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from May 12, 2026.
- Election of Police and Fire Commission officers
- Closed session to conduct Police Department police officer interviews (Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c))
- Possible return to open session with action on items discussed in closed session
- Approval of minutes from May 12, 2026
Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration
The committee will review an updated job description for the Wastewater Supervisor position and explore improvement options for the Xcel Energy/NSP Chippewa River Boat Landing. Recommendations may be made to the City Council. Approval of prior meeting minutes is also on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from June 10, 2026.
- Discussion of updated job description for Wastewater Supervisor Position.
- Discussion of potential arrangement options for improvements of Xcel Energy/NSP Chippewa River Boat Landing adjacent to street shop.
Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee
The Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater Committee will consider several funding requests and policy changes, including support for Rhyme Printing additions, a flat-rate billing model for police overtime, and replacement of keypads, gear, and a boat propeller at the Fire Department. The committee may also authorize purchase of a chain pipe cleaner for the Wastewater Department. All items are discussed for possible recommendation to the City Council.
- Discuss funding for Rhyme Printing proposed additions
- Discuss Police Department flat-rate billing cost for outside overtime coverage
- Discuss funding for replacement of keypads at Fire Department
- Discuss funding for replacement of Fire Department gear
- Discuss funding to replace Fire Department boat lower unit with propeller
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works will review a development agreement with CDPG, LLC for the Summit Ridge Development, including public improvements like streets, utilities, and water/sewer. They will also consider appointing Veronica Aranda to the Groundwater Technical Review Committee and a state permit to allow the Old Abe State Trail within state right-of-way. Recommendations on these items will be forwarded to the Common Council.
- Approve minutes of June 8, 2026 meeting
- Consider appointment of Veronica Aranda, Professional Geologist, to Groundwater Technical Review Committee
- Review and recommend Development Agreement with CDPG, LLC for Summit Ridge Development (public infrastructure improvements)
- Review and recommend State DT1504 application for Old Abe State Trail within state right-of-way
City Council
The Chippewa Falls Common Council will consider a contract award to River Valley Architects for engineering and design services on the Casper Park Maintenance Building, valued at $53,950. The council will also adopt new wastewater treatment rates, discuss a per‑diem increase for a K‑9 handler, evaluate overlap funding for a new parking enforcement officer, and review a change to the Street Department’s work schedule. Additional items include numerous license renewals and other resolutions.
- Award engineering and design services contract for Casper Park Maintenance Building to River Valley Architects for $53,950
- Adopt rates for wastewater treatment (Resolution #2026-16)
- Discuss a $16 per diem increase for the K‑9 handler’s out‑of‑state training
- Consider overlap funding from unspent wages for training a new Parking Enforcement Officer
- Discuss altering the Street Department work schedule to a year‑round 4/10 schedule
Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration
Committee #2 (Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration) will consider altering the Street Department work schedule and may make a recommendation to the City Council. The committee will also approve minutes from its May 26, 2026 meeting. Only one substantive item is on the agenda.
- Discussion on altering the Street Department work schedule, with possible recommendations to the Council.
- Approval of minutes from May 26, 2026.
Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee
The Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee will discuss and possibly recommend funding for several projects, including Rhyme Printing additions, parking enforcement hiring, K-9 training, and ambulance remount. They will also consider wastewater rates for hauled waste, the Casper Park RFP bid, a Treasury Management Services Agreement with Northwestern Bank, and uses for a League Insurance Safety Equipment Grant. Approval of prior meeting minutes is also on the agenda.
- Discuss funding for Rhyme Printing proposed additions
- Discuss and consider wastewater rates for hauled waste
- Discuss awarding the Casper Park RFP Bid
- Discuss Treasury Management Services Agreement between City and Northwestern Bank
- Discuss funding for ambulance remount
Park Board
The Park Board will discuss and consider special event applications, the Western Wisconsin Regional Outdoor Recreation Plan, bid results for Casper Park, and repairs to the bandshell and Irvine Park water access retaining wall. The board will also hear a recreation report and director's report. No specific dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.
- Discuss Casper Park RFP bid results
- Discuss bandshell repairs
- Discuss Irvine Park water access retaining wall repair
- Discuss Western Wisconsin Regional Outdoor Recreation Plan
- Approve claims
Committee #3 - Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee
The Transportation, Construction, Public Safety and Traffic Committee will discuss updates to Chapter 9.125 of the Chippewa Falls Municipal Code, which restricts convicted child and violent sex offenders. The committee may also make recommendations on three alcohol beverage license applications: La Poblanita II at 257 W Prairie View Road, That’s a Wrap Eats & More at 19 W Central Street, and Glen Loch Tavern at 1300 Jefferson Avenue. The meeting is a discussion and possible recommendation stage, not a final council decision.
- Discuss updates to Chapter 9.125 – Convicted Child and Violent Sex Offenders Restricted
- Consider alcohol beverage license application for La Poblanita II, LLC at 257 W Prairie View Road
- Consider alcohol beverage license application for Jack NoOne, LLC (That’s a Wrap Eats & More) at 19 W Central Street
- Consider alcohol beverage license application for Glen Loch Tavern, LLC at 1300 Jefferson Avenue
Board of Review
The Board of Review will meet to examine the assessment roll and correct errors in descriptions or calculations. The board will also hear objections to real property assessments and consider various procedural requests.
- Review and certification of corrections to the assessment roll
- Hearing of objections to real property assessments
- Consideration of waivers for notice requirements and hearing waivers
- Requests for testimony by telephone or sworn written statement
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works will consider recommending a five-year agreement with Happy Tails Dog Park, Inc. for operation and maintenance of the city dog park, and also review the 2025 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report for the wastewater treatment plant. Both items will be forwarded to the Common Council for final action. The board will also vote on approving the previous meeting's minutes.
- Consider 5-year user agreement with Happy Tails Dog Park, assigning snow removal, mowing, maintenance, and utilities to the non-profit
- Review 2025 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report and corresponding resolution for the wastewater treatment plant
- Approve minutes of the May 11, 2026 Board of Public Works meeting
Committee #3 - Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee
The Transportation, Construction, Public Safety and Traffic Committee will discuss updates to Chapter 9.125 of the Chippewa Falls Municipal Code, which restricts convicted child and violent sex offenders. The committee may make recommendations to the City Council. They will also approve minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting.
- Discuss updates to Chapter 9.125 – Convicted Child and Violent Sex Offenders Restricted; possible recommendations to the Council
Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration
The committee will discuss revisions to job descriptions for the Deputy City Clerk and City Administrator, and a job title change for a parks employee. They will then enter closed session to discuss compensation for the Director of Public Works/Utility Manager, with possible action afterward. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes.
- Approval of minutes from May 12, 2026
- Discuss revisions to Deputy City Clerk job description, possible recommendation to Council
- Discuss revisions to City Administrator job description, possible recommendation to Council
- Discuss adding Parks Maintenance/Arborist job title change for current parks employee
- Closed session to discuss benefits/compensation for Director of Public Works/Utility Manager
Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee
The Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater Committee will discuss an ambulance fee rate survey, funding for police department lobby door replacement and video system replacement, riverfront stabilization and path improvements, and an Allen Park RFP. The committee may make recommendations to the City Council on these items. A closed session is scheduled to discuss compensation for the Director of Public Works/Utility Manager.
- Discuss Ambulance Fees and Rate Survey Analysis
- Discuss funding for Police Department lobby interior door replacement
- Discuss funding for Police Department Watch Guard (Motorola) video system replacement
- Discuss Riverfront riprap stabilization and ped/bike path improvement
- Contemplated Closed Session to discuss compensation for Director of Public Works/Utility Manager
City Council
The Chippewa Falls City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to review video interviews, background examinations, and personal histories of semi‑finalists for the City Administrator position. Council members may narrow the candidate pool for in‑person interviews or consider terms for a conditional offer. The discussion is limited to employment‑related information and will remain confidential.
- Review semi‑finalist candidates for City Administrator (interviews, background checks)
- Decide whether to narrow the interview pool or extend a conditional offer
City Council
The Common Council will hold first readings of two parking ordinance amendments and consider several applications including street use permits for the Great Lakes HOG Rally and Corpus Christi Procession, as well as alcohol licenses for Picks & Pours Fest. Under new business, the council will discuss using unspent wages for administrator recruitment, approve a $10,000 wastewater supervisor search, and consider a $176,000 wage study implementation policy for city employees. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a potential business park site and review semi-finalists for the city administrator position.
- First reading of Ordinance #2026-07 to extend parking limit from 2 to 4 hours in the lot north of Spring Street between Bridge and Bay streets
- First reading of Ordinance #2026-08 to prohibit parking on River Street and Island Street
- Discuss and consider use of unspent wages for administrator recruitment process
- Discuss and consider wage study implementation policy for city employees at cost of $176,000
- Discuss and consider ambulance fee rate increases based on Fire Chief's proposed rates
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss options for the aging Bernard Willi Pool, including a YMCA proposal to build a new pool at its Chippewa Falls facility. Members will also review a Space Needs Analysis for the public library and consider disaster response training for city officials and staff. No votes are scheduled; any recommendations would go to the City Council.
- Discuss YMCA letter urging a new pool at the Chippewa Falls YMCA site to reduce capital costs
- Review River Valley Architects' Space Needs Analysis for possible library expansion or remodeling
- Consider options for disaster and critical incident response readiness training for elected officials and staff
- Pool constructed in 1969; shared YMCA management began in 2025
- Approve minutes of the March 3, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting (procedural)
Committee #3 - Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee
The Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee will discuss updates to Chapter 9.125 of the municipal code concerning convicted child and violent sex offenders, including a presentation from the SBN Core Team. The committee will also consider sidewalk use permits for two downtown businesses, updates to the Fire and Emergency Services code, and ambulance fee rates. Possible recommendations to the City Council may result from these discussions.
- Discuss updates to Chapter 9.125 – Convicted Child and Violent Sex Offenders Restricted, with SBN Core Team presentation
- Sidewalk Use Permit from Off the Rack Bridal World for return tux bins and sandwich board signs at 123 N Bridge Street
- Sidewalk Use Permit from Willow May Bridal and Formal Suites for feather flags/banners at 101 N Bridge Street
- Discuss updates to Chapter 5 – Fire and Emergency Services
- Discuss ambulance fee rates and billing service agreements with EMS Management & Consultants and Life Line Billing Systems
Police & Fire Commission
The Chippewa Falls Police & Fire Commission will meet on May 12, 2026 at 5:00 pm at the fire department station. The commission will recognize Todd Prill’s service, discuss the police department hiring process, and elect commission officers. A closed‑session interview for the fire department and a discussion of fire department MPO test results are also planned.
- Recognition of Todd Prill’s years of dedication to the Police & Fire Commission
- Discussion of Police Department hiring process
- Election of Police & Fire Commission officers
- Closed‑session fire department interview (5:45 pm)
- Discussion of fire department MPO test results
Park Board
The Park Board will consider special event applications for two YMCA races (Ferris Wheel 5K and Pure Water Days Races) and discuss updates on the Duck Pond, Casper Park RFP bid results, Forever Turf, and RC Mowers. The board will also approve claims and hear the recreation and directors reports.
- Discuss Casper Park RFP bid results
- Discuss Duck Pond update
- Consider YMCA Ferris Wheel 5K special event application (July 12)
- Consider YMCA Pure Water Days Races special event application (August 8)
- Discuss Forever Turf and RC Mowers
Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration
Committee #2 will discuss draft policies on wage study implementation and maintenance for both city and utility employees, potentially making recommendations to the Council. Other items include a draft City Vehicles Policy, revisions to the Fire Department Administrative Office Position, and a proposal to hire an executive search firm for the Wastewater Supervisor position. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes.
- Approval of minutes from April 8 and April 14, 2026
- Discussion of draft City Vehicles Policy, possible recommendations to Council
- Discussion of revisions to Fire Department Administrative Office Position
- Discussion of proposal from McMahon Engineers/Architects for Wastewater Supervisor executive search
- Discussion of wage study implementation and maintenance policy for city and utility employees
Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee
The Committee will first approve the minutes from the April 14, 2026 meeting. It will then discuss possible funding for Rhyme Printing’s proposed additions, for administrator recruitment expenses, for an executive search by McMahon Engineers/Architects to fill the Wastewater Supervisor position, and for a wage study, with any recommendations to be forwarded to the City Council.
- Approve minutes from April 14, 2026 meeting
- Discuss funding for Rhyme Printing proposed additions
- Discuss funding for administrator recruitment process expenses
- Discuss funding for McMahon Engineers/Architects executive search for Wastewater Supervisor
- Discuss funding for implementation of wage study
Plan Commission
The Chippewa Falls Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for the Erickson Park 12 building along Jefferson Avenue, review a conditional use permit request for an Xcel Energy tower at 2900 Olson Drive, and review a planned development request to turn Patricia Street right-of-way into a 56-unit residential development. They will also consider a rezoning request at 1st Avenue and State Avenue from single-family to multiple-family residence district.
- Public hearing and consideration of Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. 2026-03 for parking within front yard setback for a 12-unit building on Jefferson Avenue
- Review and consider Conditional Use Permit for Xcel Energy Tower at 2900 Olson Drive, with recommendation to hold a public hearing
- Review request from Daniel Russell for a Planned Development Conditional Use Permit to develop Patricia Street right-of-way into a 56-unit residential development
- Rezoning request for Parcel #22908-3314-75369001 at 1st Avenue at State Avenue from R-1B to R-3B
- Approval of minutes from April 13, 2026 Plan Commission meeting
Board of Public Works
The Chippewa Falls Board of Public Works will approve the minutes from its April 27 meeting, consider two ordinance amendments that modify parking limits on Spring Street and River Street, and discuss an update to the State Municipal Project Agreement for the South Avenue road improvement, which totals $1,373,000. The board will also adjourn the meeting after these items.
- Approve the minutes of the April 27, 2026 Board of Public Works meeting.
- Amend Section 7.09(2)(b)14 to change the two‑hour parking limit to a four‑hour limit in the city‑owned lot on the north side of W. Spring St. between Bridge St. and Bay St.
- Amend Section 7.09(1)(b) to modify the parking restriction on River St. north side, reducing the restricted length from 136 ft to 73 ft east of Island St.
- Discuss the Local Road Improvement Program State Municipal Project Agreement for South Avenue, with total eligible costs of $1,373,000 (state funds $686,500, municipal funds $686,500).
- Adjourn the meeting.
City Council
The Common Council will consider a resolution revising 2026 special assessment rates, approve multiple street use permits and temporary beer licenses for community events, and discuss the re-appointment of the city attorney. A closed session is scheduled to review applicants for the City Administrator position and determine semi-finalists. The council will also make appointments to various boards and committees.
- Resolution #2026-13: Revised 2026 Special Assessment Rates
- Street use permits: Spring Fling Flea (May 30), Ferris Wheel 5K (July 12), Pure Water Days Races (Aug 8), Cruise In Car Shows (May–Aug)
- Temporary Class B beer licenses for Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association events on May 13 and Oct 17
- Re-appointment of Weld Riley, S.C. as City Attorney
- Closed session to review City Administrator applicants
Committee on Committees
The Committee on Committees will discuss and possibly recommend appointments to various city committees, boards, and commissions, including filling a vacancy on the Chippewa County Housing Authority Commission. They will also consider approving minutes from their October 2, 2025 meeting.
- Approval of minutes from October 2, 2025 meeting
- Discussion of appointments to committees, boards, and commissions
- Possible recommendation to fill a vacancy on the Chippewa County Housing Authority Commission
- List of proposed assignments for committees and board membership