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Chippewa Falls public meetings in 2025

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

Tue Dec 30, 2025

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

Committee discusses funding for multiple city projects and staff compensation

The Committee will approve the minutes from the Dec. 11, 2025 meeting. It will discuss possible funding recommendations to the City Council for a Riverfront restoration project overrun, a street‑department grapple bucket purchase, administrative step‑increase pay, a safety‑consulting contract, a Parks Recreation leader wage increase, and an urban‑forestry services RFP. The Committee also plans a closed‑session discussion on compensation for a fire‑chief candidate.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved funding for Riverfront restoration project overrun using TIF funds

The committee approved the minutes from Dec. 11, 2025 and recommended the council fund the Riverfront restoration overrun from TIF money. It also approved purchases and contracts for a grapple bucket ($26,022.73), a safety consulting agreement ($16,800), a wage increase for Parks Recreation Leaders, and an Urban Forestry Services RFP. In closed session members recommended placing the Fire Chief candidate at Step 18F on the administrative pay grid.

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Tue Dec 30, 2025

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

Closed session to consider compensation for Fire Chief candidate

The Committee will approve minutes from the Dec. 11, 2025 meeting and discuss several personnel policies, including a draft holiday‑pay policy for non‑union staff, step‑increase proposals for the administrative pay grid in 2026‑27, and a wage increase for the Parks Recreation Leader. The committee will also review a request to change the Street Department summer work schedule and a draft City Administrator job description. A closed‑session item will consider compensation and benefits for a Fire Chief candidate, after which the council may return to open session for action.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved wage increase for Parks Recreation Leaders and new fire chief step

The committee recommended the Council approve raising the hourly wage for six Parks Recreation Leaders from $13.00 to $15.00, staying within the 2026 budget. It also recommended placing the Fire Chief Candidate at Step 18F on the Administrative Pay Grid. Both motions passed unanimously. Additional actions included approving a summer work schedule change for the Street Department and moving eligible employees to the next step on the administrative pay grid effective January 1.

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Fri Dec 19, 2025

Police & Fire Commission

Commission will review fire chief panel interviews in a closed session

The Police and Fire Commission will meet on December 19, 2025 at 4:00 pm at the Chippewa Falls Fire Department, Station 1. After the call to order and approval of minutes, the commission will hold a closed session to review the Fire Department panel interviews for the Fire Chief position. The commission may return to the open session to consider any actions arising from that discussion before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Commission conditionally offered Fire Chief position to Brian Tonnancour

The commission approved the minutes from the Dec. 11, 2025 meeting. It entered a closed session to review fire chief panel interviews, then returned to open session. The commission made a conditional offer of employment for the Fire Chief position to Brian Tonnancour, contingent on a background check and salary negotiation, and recommended a minimum starting salary of $110,000.

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Tue Dec 16, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider 2026 utility budgets and various city contracts

The Common Council will discuss the 2026 utility budgets and an administrative services agreement with the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. The body will also consider several ordinances, a certified survey map for Park West Townhomes, and various personnel and maintenance expenditures.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts 2026 utility budgets and approves multiple contracts

The Chippewa Falls Common Council approved a slate of items, including the appointment of election inspectors for 2026‑2027, two ordinance amendments, and the adoption of the 2026 Utility Budgets. It also approved several contracts and funding measures for parks, infrastructure, and recycling programs. All motions were carried by roll‑call vote.

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Thu Dec 11, 2025

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

City will discuss funding for the Riverfront restoration project overrun

The Committee will approve minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting. It will discuss the proposed 2026 utility budgets and several funding requests, including parks and recreation CDL reimbursement, riverfront restoration overruns, and elevator repairs. The committee will also review safety consulting contracts and engineering contracts for the Bridgewater Avenue water and sewer design. Recommendations from these discussions may be forwarded to the City Council.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $24,500 engineering contract and multiple facility expenditures

The Committee adopted the 2026 Utility Budgets and approved a $24,500 engineering contract with JT Engineering for the Bridgewater Avenue water and sewer design. It also approved $4,290.06 for elevator repairs and a $435‑per‑month gold‑level maintenance contract for city elevators. A motion to fund a $4,725 riverfront restoration overrun failed for lack of a second, and no action was taken on a safety consulting agreement or a Parks & Rec CDL reimbursement request.

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Thu Dec 11, 2025

Police & Fire Commission

Fire Chief interviews held in closed session

The Police and Fire Commission will meet on Dec. 11, 2025 to conduct closed‑session interviews for the Fire Department Chief position. Three interview slots are scheduled at 4:00 pm, 5:30 pm, and 7:00 pm. After the closed session, the commission may return to the open session to consider any actions arising from the interviews. Routine items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and adjournment are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Commission advanced two fire chief candidates to external panel interviews

The commission approved the minutes from the December 9 meeting. It entered a closed session to interview fire chief candidates, then returned to open session. The commission voted to advance two candidates to external panel interviews scheduled for December 19, 2025.

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Thu Dec 11, 2025

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

Committee to discuss city administrator recruitment and interim fire chief appointment

The Committee on Labor Negotiations, Personnel, Policy & Administration will discuss staff compensation, job descriptions, and recruitment. The body may make recommendations to the Council regarding employee benefits and administrative roles.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends Council approve 40‑hour interim fire chief position starting Jan 1 2026

The committee approved the minutes from Dec 2, 2025. It recommended the council deny a Parks & Recreation employee’s CDL reimbursement request, approve five additional personal days for non‑union staff in 2026, and approve the City Clerk Administrative Assistant job description with a pay range of $19.98‑$23.51 per hour. It also approved temporary compensation time of up to 75 hours for the City Clerk Department, authorized contacting Public Administration Associates for the City Administrator search, and recommended the council approve switching the interim fire chief to a 40‑hour schedule effective Jan 1 2026.

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Wed Dec 10, 2025

Library Board

Library Board to consider staff pay raises in closed session

The Chippewa Falls Public Library Board of Trustees will review library survey results and board meeting policies. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss pay raises for the director, administrative assistant, and full-time and part-time staff.

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✓ Decided: Board approved a 3% pay increase for full‑time and part‑time staff

The Library Board approved a 3% salary increase for full‑time staff, part‑time staff, the director and the administrative assistant, with all seven trustees voting aye. The board also approved vouchers from the 2025 budget after Dec. 16, again with unanimous aye votes. A motion to close the library on April 2 for PLA training was postponed to next month. Survey results and board meeting policies were noted for future discussion.

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Wed Dec 10, 2025

Committee #4 - Recycling, Computerization, Buildings & Intergovernmental Services Committee

Committee to discuss recycling carts, elevator maintenance, and police window upgrades

The Committee will review a new recycling hauler contract, including the use of 95-gallon carts and QR codes, and discuss elevator maintenance and modernization at City Hall, the Library, and the Police Department. The Committee will also discuss a quote for ballistic windows at the Police Department.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves gold-level elevator maintenance contract for city buildings

The committee recommended the council approve 95‑gallon recycling carts, QR code stickers on all carts, and a new recycling brochure with QR code and calendar stickers. It also approved a gold‑service maintenance contract for the City Hall, Library, and Police Department elevators at $435 per month, referring funding to Committee #1. No actions were taken on elevator modernization or building tour proposals.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

Park Board

Park Board to discuss Marshall Park Master Plan and Outdoor Recreation Plan

The Park Board will discuss the Marshall Park Master Plan and the final draft of the Outdoor Recreation Plan. Members will also consider a filming application for Christmas Village and the future of that site.

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✓ Decided: Park Board approves $122,418.45 in claims and adopts prior meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the November 11, 2025 meeting. The board approved claims totaling $122,418.45. The board adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

Police & Fire Commission

Fire Chief interviews and interim chief discussion in closed session

The Police and Fire Commission will hold a closed session to conduct two interviews for the Fire Chief position, one at 4:00 pm and another at 5:30 pm. The commission will also discuss the interim chief position and provide a personnel issue update. After the closed session, the commission may return to the open session for possible action on any items discussed.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves meeting minutes and appoints interim fire chief if vacancy persists

The commission approved the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It entered a closed session to interview fire chief candidates and discuss personnel matters. After returning to open session, the commission recommended that Battalion Chief Justus Busse serve as interim fire chief if the permanent position is not filled by noon on Jan. 9, 2016.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to review Park West III survey map and recommend to council

The Chippewa Falls Plan Commission will approve the minutes from its November 10, 2025 meeting. It will review the Park West III Certified Survey Map (CSM) and make a recommendation to the Common Council. The commission will also consider an amendment to the Park West III Planned Development concerning signage and recommend that to the council. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission urged City Council to approve Park West III survey map with easements

The commission approved the minutes from its November 10 meeting. It then recommended the Common Council approve a two‑lot Certified Survey Map that includes storm‑water easements for the Park West III Planned Development. Finally, it voted to hold a public hearing to consider amending the development agreement to add specific monument and billboard signs.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

Board of Public Works

BPW to review 2026-2030 capital plan and stormwater work

The Board of Public Works will approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan. The board will also review a contract with JT Engineering for work on Bridgewater Avenue and receive an update on the Korger Heights stormwater project.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $24,500 Bridgewater Ave contract and adopts 2026‑2030 CIP

The Board approved the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting. It recommended the Committee of the Whole discuss funding and design for a stormwater pond at Korger Heights. The Board approved a consulting agreement not to exceed $24,500 for water and sewer design on Bridgewater Avenue. It also approved a resolution accepting the city’s 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan.

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Thu Dec 4, 2025

City Council

City Council to hold public hearing and vote on 2026 budget

The Common Council will conduct a public hearing and consider approval of the proposed 2026 budget. The meeting includes votes on tax levies and employee pay adjustments.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

Committee reviews 2026 department personnel requests

The Committee will approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting and the November 25, 2025 meeting. It will review department personnel requests for 2026 and consider possible recommendations to the City Council. The meeting will then be adjourned.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends Council approve 2026 wage changes and full‑time fire admin assistant

The committee approved the minutes from the November 18 and 25 meetings. It recommended that the City Council adopt the wage increases and decreases included in the 2026 operational budgets and approve making the Fire Department Administrative Assistant a full‑time position. The committee also referred several personnel requests to Committee #1 for inclusion in the 2026 budget and asked the Council to consider additional full‑time positions after the budget is passed, including a City Administrator. A motion to hold off on any 2026 personnel approvals failed for lack of a second.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

Committee discusses funding for park exhibit, voting equipment, and 2026 budget

The Committee will approve minutes from three November meetings. It will discuss possible funding for restoring gates and panels at the Irvine Park cat exhibit and for purchasing voting booths and election signage. It will also review the status of the 2026 budget process and department budget requests, with possible recommendations to the Council.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves park exhibit repairs, voting booth purchase, and staffing funding

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the November 18, 19 and 25, 2025 meetings. It recommended the council approve $16,650 to restore gates and panels for the Irvine Park cat exhibit, funded from reserves or the current budget. It also approved up to $4,000 for voting booths and election signage using unspent election inspector wages. Finally, it recommended council funding for five positions approved by Committee #2, using omitted budget funds to fully fund a Police Department part‑time position (5‑aye, 1‑no, motion carried).

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

City Council

City Council to authorize execution of the 2026 FTA Supplemental Agreement with Eau Claire

The council will approve minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting and hear reports from the Board of Public Works and several committees. It will consider a street‑use permit for the Chippewa Valley ATVers Club parade, first readings of two ordinances amending the Board of Public Works section and the fee schedule, and two resolutions—one to authorize the 2026 FTA Supplemental Agreement with Eau Claire and another to submit an application for a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Idle Sites Redevelopment Grant. The council will also discuss multiple development agreements and funding requests, including a $100,800 Duck Pond Renovations contract, $85,341 for ballistic windows at the police department, and $423 for a wireless access point at Fire Station 2.

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✓ Decided: City approved a $100,800 contract to renovate the Duck Pond in Irvine Park.

The council approved two development agreements, two inter‑city resolutions, and numerous funding items for parks, police, and wastewater. It also approved a $100,800 contract to renovate the Duck Pond and a purchase of ballistic windows for the police department. Claims totaling $417,237.74 were approved and a separate claim was denied.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

Committee to review 2026 budget process and preliminary data

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater Committee will discuss the 2026 budget process and review preliminary department budget requests. The committee may also make recommendations to the Council regarding funding for specific Parks & Recreation projects.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommended $423 for Parks & Rec wireless upgrade

The committee voted to recommend that the City Council approve $423 from the Data Processing Account to replace the wireless access point in the Parks & Recreation Department. The motion passed with all present voting aye. The committee took no action on the proposed restoration of gates and panels for the Irvine Park cat exhibit, deferring further discussion. No decisions were made regarding the 2026 budget process.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

Committee reviews 2026 department personnel requests

Committee #2 will review the city’s 2026 department personnel requests and consider possible recommendations to the City Council. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Committee took no action on 2026 department personnel requests

The Committee reviewed a list of 2026 personnel requests for multiple city departments but recorded no action taken on any of them. A motion to adjourn was made by Nadreau and seconded by Marr, and all present voted aye, so the meeting was adjourned at 8:47 am. No other decisions were made.

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Mon Nov 24, 2025

Board of Public Works

Board will consider Willow Creek Phase 5 development agreement with Gen3 Properties

The Chippewa Falls Board of Public Works will first approve the minutes from its November 10, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss a development agreement with Gen3 Properties, LLC for the Willow Creek Phase 5 project and make a recommendation to the Common Council. The meeting will end with adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Board recommends Common Council approve Willow Creek Phase V development agreement

The Board of Public Works approved the minutes from the November 10 meeting. It then voted to recommend that the Common Council approve the development agreement with Gen3 Properties for the Willow Creek Phase V project, including added snow‑management language. The meeting was adjourned.

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Wed Nov 19, 2025

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

Committee to discuss police funding and 2026 budget

The Committee will discuss funding for ballistic windows, taser units, and evidence lockers at the Police Department. The group will also review preliminary budget data for 2026. No formal decisions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved funding for Level 5 ballistic police windows up to $85,341

The committee voted to recommend the City Council approve the purchase of Level 5 ballistic windows for the Police Department, costing no more than $85,341 and to be funded from unspent wages or reserves. It also approved a recommendation to purchase taser units, batteries and training cartridges for up to $4,430.80 from the Police Department budget. No action was taken on the evidence‑locker proposal or the 2026 budget review. The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 am.

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Wed Nov 19, 2025

Police & Fire Commission

Fire Department interviews and chief applications considered in closed session

The Police and Fire Commission will hold a closed session to conduct Fire Department interviews for firefighter/paramedic positions, review applications for Fire Chief, and discuss personnel issues. The meeting also includes a call to order, approval of minutes, and other new business. The commission may return to the open session after the closed session.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved conditional employment offers for two firefighter/paramedic candidates

The commission approved the minutes of the September 29, 2025 meeting. It entered a closed session to discuss fire department personnel matters, reviewed 14 fire chief applications, and then returned to open session. The commission approved conditional offers of employment for firefighter/paramedic candidates #1 and #2 and placed candidate #3 on an eligibility list, all with unanimous aye votes.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

Committee reviews multiple funding requests for city services

The Committee will approve minutes from three recent meetings and consider a series of funding requests, including IT support, fire station equipment, water and wastewater staffing, and a Duck Pond contract. It will also receive an update on the 2026 budget process and preliminary department budget data.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved multiple funding projects, including $100,800 Duck Pond renovation

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee approved a series of funding recommendations, ranging from IT support increases to equipment replacements for fire stations and the downtown area. It also recommended awarding the Irvine Park Duck Pond renovation contract to Pember Companies, Inc. for $100,800. All motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider transit contracts and employee stipends

The Common Council will discuss several operational contracts, including shared ride taxi services and IT support. The body is also considering fee increases for licenses and special assessments, as well as a proposed employee appreciation stipend.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved shared‑ride transit agreement and multiple liquor permits

The council approved two full‑service retail sales applications allowing Infinity Beverages, LLC and Wisconsin Veteran Farm, LLC to sell wine and beer at the Chippewa Valley Bee Expo Christmas Market. It also adopted Resolution #2025‑30 authorizing a 2026‑2027 shared‑ride transit agreement with Running, Inc., and set compensation for the mayor and alderpersons. Additional actions included adopting the WisDOT Transportation Alternatives Program award, the 2026 BID operating budget, and several service contracts and fee increases.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

Committee to discuss wastewater pay and weekend work policies

The Committee will discuss employee certification levels, weekend work pay proposals, and recruitment pay rates for wastewater positions. Recommendations will be made to the City Council.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends certification upgrades and overtime pay for wastewater staff

The committee approved several personnel actions, including moving forward with certification level and compensation recommendations for water and wastewater employees. It also recommended that the Council approve overtime pay for weekend work in the Wastewater Department. Additional approvals were made to post pay ranges for the Wastewater Supervisor and Operator positions.

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Thu Nov 13, 2025

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

Committee to discuss 2026 budget process

The Committee will review preliminary information for the 2026 budget and discuss possible recommendations for the City Council. The meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2025, at 8:30 AM.

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✓ Decided: Committee adjourned after discussing the 2026 budget process

The committee reviewed the draft public notice and the mayor’s budget directives, including a proposed 4% wage increase for police and fire by the end of 2026. No formal actions or approvals were taken on any budget items. A motion to adjourn was made and carried with all present voting aye.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Joint Review Board

Joint Review Board to review annual Tax Incremental District reports

The Joint Review Board will meet to review annual PE-300 reports regarding the performance and status of the City's active Tax Incremental Districts. The board will also vote on a resolution acknowledging the filing of these reports.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Library Board

Board will consider pay raises for library staff in closed session

The Chippewa Falls Public Library Board will hold its regular meeting to review previous meeting minutes, approve agenda items, and discuss upcoming business such as the 2026 meeting schedule and behavior policy additions. A Zoom meeting with River Valley Architects is scheduled, and vouchers from the 2025 budget will be reviewed for payment after November 18. The board will enter a closed session to consider compensation changes for full‑time staff, part‑time staff, the director, and the administrative assistant (excluding Clerk I).

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✓ Decided: Board tables pay raise discussion pending city decision

The Library Board approved the meeting agenda, prior meeting minutes, and vouchers from the 2025 budget. It also approved the 2026 meeting schedule and additions to the library behavior policy. The board moved discussion of staff pay raises to a closed session and then decided to table that consideration until after the city makes a decision on raises.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Committee #4 - Recycling, Computerization, Buildings & Intergovernmental Services Committee

Committee discusses IT services agreement with Chippewa County

The Committee #4 will discuss an intergovernmental agreement for IT services and support from Chippewa County. Members will also review a proposal for a ballistic window at the Police Department and a summary of tours of city-owned buildings.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends Council approve IT services agreement and ballistic window quote

The committee approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. It voted to recommend that the Council approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with Chippewa County for IT services and support, referring the funding question to Committee #1. It also recommended that the Council approve the Rhom Construction quote for 15 Level 5 ballistic windows at the Police Department, again referring funding to Committee #1. Finally, the committee asked Department Heads to review the building‑tour presentation, develop solutions, and include them in Capital Improvement Plans by February 15, 2026.

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Tue Nov 11, 2025

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

Committee will discuss funding, fees, and service proposals

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee will review 2026 funding requests and consider several funding and fee proposals, including an employee bonus, a new city logo sign, print management services, security cameras at the southeast water tower, and fee increases for special assessments and alcohol/tobacco licensing. The committee will also discuss a proposal for appraisal maintenance services and the 2026 budget process. Recommendations from these discussions may be forwarded to the City Council.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved $158,250 employee appreciation stipend

The committee unanimously approved several funding recommendations for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year. It approved a $158,250 employee appreciation stipend, $1,670 for a new city logo on the City Hall sign, and a $5,372.65 security‑camera installation at the southeast water tower. The committee also approved a print‑management contract with Rhyme Printing, fee increases for special‑assessment letters, alcohol and tobacco licenses (including a $10 background fee and a $50 late fee), and a 2026 maintenance‑assessment service contract with Bowmar Appraisal.

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Tue Nov 11, 2025

Park Board

Park Board to discuss multiple park projects and plans

The Chippewa Falls Park Board will approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting and then discuss several park-related items. Topics include bids for a duck pond, a draft outdoor recreation plan, the Marshall Park master plan, various donation accounts, and development of Adams Park. The board will also receive a recreation report and a directors report before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Board accepted Pember Companies' base bid for the duck pond

The board approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It accepted the base‑only bid from Pember Companies for the duck pond project. The board also approved claims totaling $115,917.03. The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m.

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Tue Nov 11, 2025

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

✓ Decided: Board of Public Works membership changed, adding citizen member

The committee approved the minutes from the October 28 and October 30 meetings. It voted to recommend that the City Council change the Board of Public Works membership by moving the Finance Manager/Treasurer to an advisory role and adding one citizen member. It also recommended the Council approve an employee appreciation stipend starting at $1,000 for eligible staff, pending funding approval. Additional recommendations included approving the Mutual of Omaha voluntary employee benefits for 2026 and proceeding with the health‑insurance Option 4 plan and Oakleaf Direct Clinic.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider Conditional Use Permit for Rogers Behavioral Health campus

The Chippewa Falls Plan Commission will approve the minutes from its October 13 meeting and hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for a full‑service behavioral health campus proposed by Rogers Behavioral Health. The commission will then consider Resolution No. 2025‑06 granting the permit and review a plat of survey for part of Lot 1 on Certified Survey Map Number 3503, recommending it to the Common Council. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission approved Rogers Behavioral Health conditional use permit

The commission approved the minutes from the October 13 meeting. It then approved Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. 2025-06 for Rogers Behavioral Health, adding two conditions: a 13‑foot secure outdoor enclosure and a requirement that an adjoining lot remain with its owner if sold. The commission also acknowledged that the plat of survey creates a non‑conforming lot and recommended council approval. The meeting was adjourned.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

Board of Public Works

Board to consider Development Agreement for Willow Creek Phase 5

The Chippewa Falls Board of Public Works will approve the minutes from its October 27, 2025 meeting. It will then consider a Development Agreement with Gen3 Properties, LLC for the Willow Creek Phase 5 project and make a recommendation to the Common Council. The board will also consider a TAP Application Resolution and make a recommendation to the Common Council before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Board recommends Council approve TAP support resolution pending Committee #1 approval

The Board approved the minutes from the October 27 meeting unanimously. A discussion was held on the Willow Creek V development, but no action was taken. The Board voted to recommend that the Common Council approve a resolution supporting the Transportation Alternatives Program submission, contingent on Committee #1 approval.

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Thu Nov 6, 2025

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

Committee will discuss costs of online payments and tablet purchases

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee will approve minutes from two prior meetings. It will review 2026 funding requests and discuss the costs of online payment processing, including fees and tablet purchases. The committee will also discuss setting compensation for the mayor and alderpersons elected in April 2026 and 2027, and provide an update on the 2026 budget process.

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✓ Decided: Council approved new mayor and alderperson salaries for upcoming elections

The committee approved the minutes from the October 28 and 30 meetings. It recommended the City place $180 in the pay services account and charge a 3% processing fee for online transactions. It also recommended adjusting the mayor's salary to $15,000 annually and alderpersons' salary to $5,000 annually, with an extra $500 for the Council President, effective with the 2026 and 2027 spring elections. All motions passed with all present voting aye.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025

Committee of the Whole

City to discuss snow removal policy and administrator position

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the City's snow removal policy and the City Administrator position. The meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2025, at 9:00 am in City Hall.

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✓ Decided: Council voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 a.m.

The Committee discussed the City’s snow removal policy and directed Director of Public Works/Utility Manager Cesafsky to revise the policy to state that snow operations begin when accumulation reaches three inches or at the on‑call manager’s discretion. The Committee also discussed adding a City Administrator, instructing the HR Generalist to prepare a job description for review by Committee #2. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 a.m. was carried with all present voting aye.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025

City Council

Council will consider establishing pedestrian facilities along South Avenue

The Chippewa Falls Common Council will approve minutes from the October 21 meeting and consider several applications, including a street use permit for horse‑drawn wagon rides and a temporary Class B beer license for a Knights of Columbus event. The council will discuss multiple financial items such as retrofitting an election trailer (up to $15,000), a YMCA payment of $7,491, a battery backup purchase of $79.59, and a new paver purchase not to exceed $490,000. A key agenda item is Resolution #2025-28, which would authorize pedestrian facilities along South Avenue between Park Avenue and Woodward Avenue. The council will also address a recommendation to appoint a member to Chippewa County’s Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee and other new business items.

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✓ Decided: Council approved up to $490,000 for a new paver in the 2026 borrowing

The council approved a series of financial and operational actions, including a $490,000 commitment for a new paver, a $7,491 YMCA payment, and the purchase of cardiac monitors. It also adopted Resolution #2025-28 to create pedestrian facilities along South Avenue and approved a street use permit for horse‑drawn wagon rides and a temporary Class B beer license. Additional motions authorized research on a FEMA grant, appointed a council member to a county EMS study committee, and approved city claims totaling $779,789.91. All motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes.

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Thu Oct 30, 2025

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

Committee will discuss 2026 health insurance renewal options and funding

The joint Committee #1 (Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater) and Committee #2 (Labor Negotiations, Personnel, Policy & Administration) will meet on Oct. 30, 2025. They will discuss health insurance renewal options for 2026 and how to fund them, and may develop recommendations for the City Council. The meeting will end with an adjournment.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

Committee will consider funding for employee bonuses, park backup, and city services

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee will review and discuss funding for several city initiatives. Topics include an employee bonus payment, a pay study, an election storage trailer purchase, YMCA payment under the Aquatic Center Agreement, a battery backup for Erickson Park, an AT&T lease extension for the South Tower, a new street paver, cardiac monitors, and health insurance options for 2026. The committee will make possible recommendations to the City Council on each item. The meeting will also approve minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved $490,000 street paver purchase and other funding

The committee approved the minutes from the October 14 meeting and recommended several funding actions to the council, including a $15,000 election trailer retrofit, a $7,491 payment to the YMCA for pool losses, a $79.59 battery backup for Erickson Park, a $490,000 commitment to buy a new street paver in 2026, and the purchase of two cardiac monitors at $65,503.83 each. All motions were carried with all present voting aye. The meeting adjourned at 9:57 am.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

Committee discusses employee benefits, health insurance, pay study, and bonuses

The Committee will approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It will discuss using Mutual of Omaha for voluntary employee benefits, including dental and vision, for 2026 and consider health‑insurance provider renewal options for 2026. The Committee will also review the pay study status and explore options for a 2025 employee bonus, with possible recommendations to the Council.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends Council approve Mutual of Omaha employee benefits for 2026

The committee approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It voted to recommend that the Council approve the Mutual of Omaha voluntary employee benefit renewal for 2026. No action was taken on the health‑insurance plan, the pay‑study implementation, or the employee‑bonus options. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025

Board of Public Works

Board to recommend stormwater study findings for Korger Heights Addition

The Board of Public Works will approve the minutes from its August 11 and September 22 meetings. It will consider the Korger Heights Addition stormwater study and make a recommendation to the Common Council. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Board recommends pursuing FEMA grant and land easement for stormwater project

The Board approved the minutes of the August 11 and September 22, 2025 meetings, with all present voting aye. It then voted to recommend that the Common Council direct the Engineering Department to continue pursuing a FEMA grant for the Korger Heights stormwater issue and to contact the farmland owner about a possible sale or easement. All present voted aye, except Finance Manager Lynne Bauer who recused herself. The meeting was adjourned with an aye vote.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on $4.22 M and $2.12 M bond issuances and related permits

The Chippewa Falls Common Council will approve minutes from the October 7 meeting and consider several applications and ordinances. Items include two resolutions authorizing the issuance of $4,220,000 and $2,122,000 general‑obligation promissory notes, an ordinance setting response‑time standards for the Police Chief and Fire Chief, and multiple street‑use permits and grant‑related discussions. The council will also discuss a beer‑garden variance, a liquor‑license extension, and contracts with the Humane Association and the West Central Drug Task Force.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved $4.16 M general‑obligation note issuance

The council approved Ordinance #2025‑17 establishing response‑time standards for the police chief and fire chief. It also approved Resolutions #2025‑26 and #2025‑27 authorizing the issuance and sale of $4,160,000 and $2,122,000 in general‑obligation promissory notes. Additional approvals included matching funds for a fire‑grant, purchase of a Jaws of Life cutter, a Parks and Recreation credit card, a beer‑garden variance, a liquor‑license extension, a contract with the Humane Association, and an agreement with the West Central Drug Task Force. All motions carried with votes recorded.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Committee #4 - Recycling, Computerization, Buildings & Intergovernmental Services Committee

Committee will discuss process for on‑site inspections of City buildings

The Committee #4 meeting will first approve the minutes from the September 29, 2025 session. It will then discuss how to conduct on‑site inspections of City buildings, including tracking condition and preventative maintenance, and consider possible recommendations to the City Council. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved September 29 minutes and scheduled building tours

The Committee approved the minutes of the September 29, 2025 meeting with all present voting aye. It decided to conduct informational tours of City Hall, Fire Station 2, the Library, Police Department, and Spring Street Garage on Monday, November 3, with no directives or actions taken during the tours. No other actions were taken and the meeting was adjourned at 2:04 pm.

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Wed Oct 15, 2025

Library Board

✓ Decided: Board approved floating holidays for 2026

The Library Board approved the floating holidays policy for 2026. The board also approved vouchers from the 2025 budget to be paid after October 21, 2025. All motions were carried with unanimous votes from members present.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

Committee to discuss fire department funding and holiday pay policy

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater Committee will review several funding requests and policy revisions. The body will discuss items including fire department equipment and assessment services before making possible recommendations to the Council.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved fire grant matching funds and new rescue equipment

The committee approved obligating up to $3,700 to match a $77,578.60 Assistance to Firefighters Grant. It also approved purchasing a Jaws of Life cutter tool and batteries for $3,860.71 from the fire department budget. Additional actions included directing a forestry RFP, approving a $2,500 credit limit for the Parks & Recreation department, and approving the meeting minutes.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Park Board

Park Board to discuss Hurd Park trail and special event applications

The Park Board will meet to approve minutes and claims, discuss special event applications, and review a proposal for a new trail at Hurd Park.

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✓ Decided: Park Board approved new trail development at Hurd Park

The board approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. It approved a proposal to develop a new loop trail in Hurd Park. It authorized a donation‑funded project to improve stone steps at Flag Hill up to $10,000. It approved park expense claims totaling $128,229.96.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

Committee to discuss non-union holiday pay and City Administrator position

The Labor Negotiations, Personnel, Policy & Administration Committee will review a draft holiday pay policy for non-union employees. The body will also discuss the City Administrator position and the status of a pay study. Possible recommendations from these discussions may be sent to the Council.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved October 2 minutes and adjourned meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting, with all present voting aye. They discussed a draft holiday pay policy, the City Administrator position, and the pay study but took no action on any of those items. The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 am after a motion carried unanimously.

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Mon Oct 13, 2025

Plan Commission

Plan Commission will consider a Conditional Use Permit for Rogers Behavioral Health

The Chippewa Falls Plan Commission will first approve the minutes from its August 11, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss and make a recommendation to the Common Council on a Conditional Use Permit application submitted by Rogers Behavioral Health. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission voted to hold public hearing on Rogers Behavioral Health hospital permit

The commission approved the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting. It then recommended that a public hearing be scheduled for Rogers Behavioral Health’s request for a Conditional Use Permit to build a hospital. Both motions passed with all present members voting aye.

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Mon Oct 13, 2025

Committee #3 - Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee

Committee discusses variance for Market on River beer garden

The Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee will approve the September 3 minutes and then discuss several items, including a variance request for the Wisconsin Farmers Union Service Association’s Market on River beer garden. Other topics include a possible action on Blue Marble Pub’s intoxicating liquor license, a contract with the Chippewa Humane Association, a cooperative agreement with the West Central Drug Task Force, and a police update on summer events.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved Market on River beer garden variance through current license year

The Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee approved the variance for the Market on River beer garden to remain in effect for the rest of the current license year and to allow renewal applications. It also approved a six‑month extension of Blue Marble Pub’s intoxicating liquor license, the city’s contract with the Chippewa Humane Association, and the municipal agreement with the West Central Drug Task Force. All motions passed unanimously.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves five-year recycling contract with GFL Environmental

The council awarded a five‑year curbside recycling and marketing contract to GFL Environmental. It also approved several funding items, including a heavy‑duty mower, park road paving, a state highway agreement, bridge cost‑estimate work, ethernet upgrades, and fire‑truck tires. The General Claims totaling $1,856,652.89 were approved. All motions carried with unanimous aye votes from those present.

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Thu Oct 2, 2025

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

Committee to discuss funding for holiday pay and equipment requests

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater Committee will meet to discuss funding for several city requests. The committee may make recommendations to the Council regarding holiday pay and equipment purchases.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved $3,673.67 for fire brush‑truck tire replacement

The committee approved the September 16 minutes and postponed the holiday‑pay funding discussion. It recommended the council approve up to $50,000 for shelving and a wrap on the Parks and Recreation cargo van. It also recommended the council approve $3,673.67 for new brush‑truck tires and fund the fire‑chief recruitment step‑difference from unspent wages. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Thu Oct 2, 2025

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

Committee discusses draft holiday pay policy for non-union staff

The Committee #2 will approve the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss a draft holiday pay policy for non-union employees and consider possible recommendations to the City Council. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends updated Fire Chief job description, residency rule

The committee approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to recommend the City Council adopt the updated Fire Chief job description and set a 45‑minute residency requirement for the position. It also recommended the posting range be Grade 18, Mid‑Point to Step G. The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 am.

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Wed Oct 1, 2025

Library Board

✓ Decided: Board approved agenda and authorized continuation of library survey

The board approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It also voted to proceed with the previously approved library survey as presented. Both motions passed with all members present voting aye. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Mon Sep 29, 2025

Police & Fire Commission

Commission will discuss the Fire Chief hiring process in closed session

The Police and Fire Commission will approve the previous meeting’s minutes, receive updates from the police and fire departments, and hold a closed‑session discussion on the fire chief hiring process. No formal actions are listed beyond the closed‑session discussion.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved August minutes, entered closed session on fire chief hiring

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. A motion was carried to enter a closed session to discuss the fire chief hiring process under Wisconsin Statute Section 19.85(1)(c). After the closed session, the commission unanimously voted to return to open session and then adjourned the meeting.

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Mon Sep 29, 2025

Committee #4 - Recycling, Computerization, Buildings & Intergovernmental Services Committee

City approves $2,500 annual inspection services agreement with Chippewa County

Committee #4 will approve the July 30 minutes and discuss several proposals. Items include a recommendation for a curbside recycling collection contract, strategies to increase recycling participation, a cooperative inspection services agreement with Chippewa County that costs $2,500 per year, an intergovernmental IT services agreement, and a municipal code provision on building inspections. The committee may forward recommendations to the City Council.

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✓ Decided: Council recommends awarding 5‑year curbside recycling contract to GFL Environmental

The committee approved the July 30 minutes and recommended the City Council accept the bid from GFL Environmental for a five‑year curbside recycling collection and marketing contract. It also approved the cooperative inspection services agreement with Chippewa County, noting the service fee increase from $1,750 to $2,500 for the 2026 budget. The motion to approve the intergovernmental IT services agreement was withdrawn, so no action was taken on that item.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025

Library Board

✓ Decided: Board approved the 2026 Library budget as presented

The Chippewa Falls Public Library Board approved the 2026 library budget with all six members voting aye. The board also approved a request for two additional full‑time positions and a 15‑hour‑per‑week Clerk I. The corrected public survey was accepted. All motions were carried unanimously.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025

Board of Public Works

Board of Public Works to consider school zone and sidewalk repairs

The Board of Public Works will review requests for a new school zone on 1st Avenue and a sidewalk walk order. The board will also evaluate the city's snow removal policy and plow map for potential updates.

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✓ Decided: Board approves walk order, school zone signs, and alley‑vacancy recommendation

The Board of Public Works voted to issue a walk order for 1321 W. Willow Street, to create a school zone area with two 15 mph signs on 1st Avenue, and to recommend that the Common Council approve a resolution to vacate the unpaved alley along the south side of Lots 1‑3, Block 1, pending verification of access and utilities. All three motions were carried with all present members voting aye. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

Committee discusses funding for road paving and highway projects

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater Committee will discuss several funding requests for city departments. The committee may make recommendations to the Council regarding equipment purchases and infrastructure projects.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends Council authorize State‑Municipal agreement for Olson‑Cashman project

The committee approved several funding recommendations, including a heavy‑duty mower for Parks & Recreation, $45,000 for park road paving, and up to $4,000 for bridge cost estimates. It also authorized the Director of Public Works to sign the State‑Municipal agreement for the Olson‑Cashman highway project and approved $742.11 for new Ethernet cables. All motions passed with all present voting aye.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on sale of $4.22 million General Obligation notes

The Chippewa Falls Common Council will consider several zoning ordinance amendments for parcels in the Summit Ridge Plat and along Chippewa Mall Drive, as well as resolutions authorizing the sale of approximately $4,220,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes (Series 2025A) and $1,004,000 in a Note Anticipation Note (Series 2025B). Additional items include discussions on City Hall elevator repairs, the City logo, and a First Amendment to a development agreement. The meeting also includes routine committee reports and applications for permits and temporary alcohol licenses.

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✓ Decided: Council approved multiple zoning changes and a $4.22 M bond sale

The Common Council adopted four ordinances that re‑zone several parcels in the Summit Ridge Plat and annexed 1.6 acres from the Town of Eagle Point. It also approved two resolutions to sell general‑obligation notes totaling about $5.2 M for street, water, wastewater and storm‑water projects. Council members appointed Dan Dixon to fill the Fifth District vacancy and authorized funding for City Hall elevator repairs. Additional actions included adopting a fund‑balance policy, a new city logo, and approving the city’s claims.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

Committee to discuss holiday pay policy for non-union employees

The Committee #2 will review a draft holiday pay policy for non-union employees and consider recommendations for the City Council. The meeting will also cover the approval of previous minutes.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends Council approve new holiday pay rates for non-union staff

The committee approved the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting. It voted to recommend that the City Council adopt a holiday‑pay policy that would pay non‑union general employees twice their regular rate for scheduled holiday work and three times for unscheduled emergency call‑ins. The committee directed HR Generalist Sarah Loff to rewrite the policy language and return it for further discussion, and asked Committee #1 to review the fiscal impact. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 am.

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Wed Sep 10, 2025

Library Board

✓ Decided: Board approved payment vouchers from the 2025 library budget

The Board approved its agenda for the meeting. It then approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting and authorized payment vouchers from the 2025 budget after September 16, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

Park Board

Park Board will discuss additional services from CBS2

The Chippewa Falls Park Board meeting on September 9, 2025 will consider several agenda items. Board members will discuss additional services from CBS2 and the Thorpe Foundation, hear a recreation report and a directors report, and approve any pending claims. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board amended CBS2 agreement to add bidding and survey work funding

The board approved the August 12, 2025 minutes. It amended the CBS2 agreement to include a bidding phase costing $4,800 and additional survey work costing $457, with the money coming from Irvine Park donations. The board also approved claims totaling $55,745.87.

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Thu Sep 4, 2025

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

Committee to discuss water, grants, and elevator repairs

The Committee will review minutes, discuss a DNR urban forestry grant, and consider renewing a contract with the Chamber of Commerce regarding room taxes. The group will also discuss funding for City Hall elevator repairs.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends funding for City Hall elevator repairs

The committee approved the minutes from the August 22, 2025 meeting. It recommended that the Council approve an authorizing resolution for the DNR Urban Forestry Grant. It also recommended that the Council approve funding of roughly $4,500 for City Hall elevator repairs, using any available budget source. No action was taken on the room‑taxes contract renewal.

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Thu Sep 4, 2025

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

✓ Decided: Committee recommends City adopt new Fund Balance Policy

The committee approved the minutes from the August 22, 2025 meeting. It voted to recommend that the City Council adopt the City of Chippewa Falls Fund Balance Policy with a title to be added by Committee #1. It also recommended that the Council approve moving forward with implementation of the new city logo, with Committee #1 to determine any financial impacts.

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Wed Sep 3, 2025

Committee #3 - Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved prior minutes and adjourned; no substantive actions taken

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting and the June 16, 2025 meeting. Discussion of Flock Safety cameras was postponed to the November meeting, and the alternate‑side parking proposal was deferred pending a public information meeting. The committee then adjourned.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved multiple funding and policy actions, including a development agreement

The council approved temporary alcohol beverage licenses for Notre Dame Church and the Chippewa Youth Hockey Association. It adopted the 2025 borrowing plan, funded pool repairs, purchased traffic signal cabinets, and approved a new Code of Conduct Policy. The council also approved the Development Agreement with HPE and authorized the mayor to sign it. Claims totaling $802,319.22 were approved.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council discussed interviewing candidates for Fourth District vacancy

The City Council met on September 2, 2025. The agenda item was to interview candidates for the Fourth District council vacancy. No motions were adopted, denied, or tabled.

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Fri Aug 22, 2025

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

Committee to discuss 2025 financing and department funding requests

The Committee will discuss financing plans for 2025 department requests and the borrowing process. It will also review funding requests for the BFW Outdoor Pool, City Hall elevator repairs, traffic signal cabinets, and Library book drop containers.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved $146,894 purchase of traffic signal cabinets

The Committee approved the minutes from the August 7 meeting and recommended the City Council adopt the borrowing plan presented by Ehlers. It also approved funding for pool acid‑wash work ($36,755), a Parks Department conference expense ($590), a new library book‑drop container ($10,768.75), and the purchase and installation of traffic signal cabinets ($146,894). No action was taken on the unauthorized City Hall elevator repair.

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Fri Aug 22, 2025

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

Committee to discuss Code of Conduct and Fund Balance policies

The Labor Negotiations, Personnel, Policy & Administration Committee will review draft policies and a service contract. The body may make recommendations to the City Council regarding these items.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends Council approve revised room‑tax contract with Chamber

The committee approved the minutes from the August 7 meeting. It voted to recommend that the Council approve the draft Code of Conduct Policy. It also voted to recommend that the Council approve a revised Contract for Services with the Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce on room taxes, adding attorney‑suggested changes and a 30‑day amendment to paragraph 8. The Fund Balance Policy was discussed but no action was taken.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves borrowing items, zoning hearings, and development agreements

The City Council approved a borrowing package for the City Clerk, Fire, Parks, Police and Street departments. It adopted Ordinance #2025-12 requiring new stop signs at six intersections and granted a temporary Class B alcohol license for a Knights of Columbus baseball tournament at Casper Park. The council authorized several public hearings to rezone land near Summit Avenue and approved the annexation of 1.6 acres from the Town of Eagle Point. It also ratified amendments to agreements with CDPG Developers and Mason Companies and approved multiple purchases and funding allocations.

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Wed Aug 13, 2025

Library Board

✓ Decided: Board approved firm for Library Space Needs Analysis

The Chippewa Falls Public Library Board approved its agenda, several prior meeting minutes, and vouchers from the 2025 budget. In a closed session, the board recommended and then approved pursuing a firm to conduct a Library Space Needs Analysis. All votes were recorded as aye by the six members present.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025

Park Board

Park Board to discuss donations, exhibits, and recreation

The Chippewa Falls Park Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss donation account balances and large mammal exhibits, and receive a recreation report. The meeting will be held at the Irvine Park Activity Building.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $61,800 exhibit renovation and $64,409 in claims

The Park Board approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. It accepted a $61,800 quote from Fischer Brothers to restore the tiger exhibit, with payment from the donations account. The board also approved claims totaling $64,409.07. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to review Summit Ridge rezoning and wireless antenna permits

The Plan Commission will consider rezone petitions for the Summit Ridge Plat and parcels along Chippewa Mall Drive. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a request to increase the number of wireless antennae at 6 W Grand Avenue.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-04 for Northern Apartments

The commission approved the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting. It accepted two rezoning petitions for the Summit Ridge area and recommended public hearings on both. It approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-04 to increase rooftop antennae at Northern Apartments to a maximum of 12. It also approved a rezoning recommendation for Toycen Addition parcels and recommended annexation of 1.6 acres with R-3B zoning.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025

Board of Public Works

Board considers sidewalk and driveway request on River Street

The Board of Public Works will meet to review a request from Jackie Boos of the Market on River Wisconsin Farmers Union Building. The request concerns the construction of a sidewalk, curb, gutter, and driveway location along River Street.

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✓ Decided: Board approved July 21 meeting minutes

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting. No action was taken on the requested sidewalk and driveway work at the Market on River Wisconsin Farmers Union Building. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Thu Aug 7, 2025

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

✓ Decided: Committee recommended Council approve 2025 borrowing items (excluding police lot)

The committee approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting. It recommended the council approve the 2025 borrowing items as presented, except for the Police Department parking lot. It also recommended funding for Office 365 licenses ($18,487.88), a riverfront retaining wall ($62,000), two accessible restroom changers ($6,497.33), and a new currency counter ($3,185). All motions passed with all present voting aye.

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Thu Aug 7, 2025

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

✓ Decided: Committee approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting with all present voting aye. A motion to move Item #3 ahead of Item #2 was carried unanimously. The Code of Conduct policy motion failed for lack of a second, so the policy will be revised. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous motion.

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Wed Aug 6, 2025

Police & Fire Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved background checks and conditional offers for police candidates

The commission approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It entered a closed session to interview five police officer candidates and then returned to open session. The commission voted to send candidates #1 and #2 to background checks and make conditional offers pending exams, and to send candidate #3 to a background check and place them on an eligibility list through July 31, 2026.

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Tue Aug 5, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved $2.59 M in various claims

The council approved $2,587,943.72 in city claims, covering general, authorized, and utilities claims. It also approved several contracts and appointments, including a $22,000 wastewater services agreement, a $12,000 IT agreement, and filled a Fourth District council vacancy. Council member Heather Martell submitted her resignation during the meeting.

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Tue Aug 5, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council appoints Tim Normand to fill District 7 vacancy

The council interviewed two candidates for the District 7 council vacancy. A motion to appoint Tim Normand was passed with four votes in favor and no opposition. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:50 pm.

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Wed Jul 30, 2025

Committee #4 - Recycling, Computerization, Buildings & Intergovernmental Services Committee

✓ Decided: Committee recommends Council approve the city's recycling program RFP

The Committee discussed options for the city's recycling program and reviewed the RFP documents. Members voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve the recycling program RFP, subject to attorney changes and insurance review. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

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Tue Jul 29, 2025

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: Council adjourned meeting after audit and budget discussions

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the 2023 audit summary, the upcoming budget process, and possible additional audit services. No substantive actions were taken on any of these topics. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

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Tue Jul 22, 2025

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

✓ Decided: Committee recommends $22,000 wastewater phosphorus treatment contract

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee approved several recommendations for the City Council. It voted to recommend approval of a short‑form agreement with | & S Group, Inc. DBA ISG for chemical phosphorus treatment services up to $22,000, to include $12,000 for 2026 Intergovernmental IT equipment in the budget, and to add up to $6,000 for Council Chambers audio upgrades. All motions passed unanimously.

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Tue Jul 22, 2025

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

✓ Decided: Committee recommends City adopt revised logo option #2

The committee approved the minutes from the July 8 meeting. It voted to recommend that Council approve logo Option #2 with the suggested modifications. The draft Fund Balance Policy was discussed but no action was taken. The meeting was adjourned.

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Mon Jul 21, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board recommends adding stop signs at six Terrill Street corridor intersections

The Board of Public Works approved the minutes from the June 9 meeting. It voted to recommend that the Common Council amend Ordinance 7.031 to add stop signs at six intersections along the Terrill Street corridor. No action was taken on the landfill monitoring reduction study. The meeting was adjourned.

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Mon Jul 21, 2025

Committee #3 - Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves prior minutes and schedules public hearing on safety cameras

The committee approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 Committee #3 meeting. It voted to recommend that the next Committee #3 meeting hold an informational public hearing on the potential use of Flock Safety Cameras in Chippewa Falls. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Thu Jul 17, 2025

Library Board

✓ Decided: Board approved closed session to discuss architecture firm interviews

The Library Board approved its agenda unanimously. It then voted to enter a closed session to discuss final interviews with Cedar Corp and EO DALY for the library space needs analysis. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

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Wed Jul 16, 2025

Library Board

✓ Decided: Board approved agenda and entered closed session; meeting adjourned

The Library Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. A motion to go into a closed session to discuss final interviews with potential architecture firms for a library space needs analysis was also approved unanimously. The board then adjourned the meeting.

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Tue Jul 15, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved ordinance altering school‑hour parking and bus routes on Frenette Drive

The council adopted Ordinance #2025-11 to amend restricted parking during school hours and to create bus operation sections on Frenette Drive. It also approved a conditional use permit limiting wireless antennas on the 1821 Kennedy Road water tower, the preliminary plat for Summit Ridge, and borrowing $348,000 for a plow‑truck chassis with a $107,000 down payment. Additional actions included purchasing three smartphones for Parks Maintenance, a $30,000 temporary finance‑administration contract, and authorizing $2,054,168.43 in city claims.

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Wed Jul 9, 2025

Library Board

✓ Decided: Board approved the recommended MORE budget

The Library Board approved the recommended MORE budget as presented. It also changed the Board of Trustees meeting start time to 6 p.m. beginning with the August 13 meeting and adopted updates to the Animals in the Library policy. All motions passed with all present members voting aye.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved $348,000 plow truck chassis borrowing and other funding items

The committee voted to move a $348,000 plow‑truck chassis purchase into the 2025 borrowing plan, authorizing a $107,000 down payment. It also approved buying three smart phones for Parks Maintenance staff and funding up to $30,000 for temporary contracted help in the Finance and Administration office. Several items – the wastewater CIP report, PFAS settlement funds, a police hire incentive, and a forestry grant application – were discussed but no action was taken.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025

Park Board

✓ Decided: Board approved $418,478.81 in park claims

The Park Board approved the minutes from the June 10 meeting. It approved the Shakespeare in the Park event on July 16, the relocation of the "Newly Discovered" sculpture to a site chosen by John Jimenez with up to $1,500 for installation, and the new food vendor policy. The board also approved $418,478.81 in outstanding claims and adjourned the meeting.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025

Police & Fire Commission

✓ Decided: Police Officer Candidate #1 given conditional offer pending background checks

The commission approved the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting. It entered a closed session to interview police and fire candidates, then returned to open session. The commission made conditional employment offers to Police Officer Candidate #1 and Firefighter/Paramedic Candidate #1, and placed Firefighter/Paramedic Candidate #2 on an eligibility list that expires July 8, 2026.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

✓ Decided: Committee recommends temporary finance assistance contract

The committee voted unanimously to recommend the City Council approve temporary, contracted assistance from Clifton Larson Allen’s business division for the Finance and Administration Office for this year, with funding to be referred to Committee #1. No action was taken on the public art program or the police hiring incentive. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 am.

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Tue Jul 1, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council voted to terminate employee Joe Small with lump‑sum payout

The council approved the minutes from the June 17 meeting and the July 1 Transit Board meeting. It authorized four Class “B” temporary alcohol beverage licenses for events at Casper Park, the Chippewa Riverfront, and a YMCA Ferris Wheel. The council extended the application deadline for the Seventh District Council vacancy to July 31, approved city claims totaling $1,263,892.38, and voted to terminate employee Joe Small with a lump‑sum payout.

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Mon Jun 30, 2025

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: Council set unassigned fund balance at 75% and approved utility debt repayment

The Committee approved a policy to set the city's unassigned fund balance at 75% of total fund balance. It also approved using reserve funds to repay principal and interest owed to the utility as of July 31, 2025. No action was taken on adopting new financial reporting software. The meeting was adjourned at 10:38 am.

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Thu Jun 26, 2025

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

✓ Decided: Committee placed Joseph Small on paid leave and recommended his separation

The committee voted to enter a closed session to discuss employee matters, then returned to open session. It approved placing Joseph Small on paid administrative leave until the July 1 council meeting and recommended his separation from employment. The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 am.

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Tue Jun 24, 2025

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

✓ Decided: Committee #1 set regular meeting time to 8:30 am

The committee discussed borrowing requests, city logo funding, and omitted personnel requests but took no action on those items. A motion to set the Committee #1 regular meeting time at 8:30 am (or after Committee #2) passed 2‑1. The meeting was then adjourned at 11:17 am with a unanimous vote.

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Tue Jun 24, 2025

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

✓ Decided: Committee #2 approved a license agreement with Northern States Power

The committee voted to recommend the City Council approve a license agreement with Northern States Power Company. It also approved the Wellness Committee's request for an annual wellness event with the safety picnic and authorized office closures from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. The regular meeting time for Committee #2 was changed from 9:00 am to 8:00 am. No action was taken on the city logo discussion.

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Thu Jun 19, 2025

Library Board

✓ Decided: Board scheduled interviews with four architecture firms for space evaluation

The Library Board approved the meeting agenda. It decided to interview all four architecture firms—Cedar Corporation, River Valley, Leo O Daly, and FEH—on July 16 and 17 for the space needs evaluation, with Director Joe Niese handling the scheduling. The board then adjourned the meeting.

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Wed Jun 18, 2025

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

✓ Decided: Committee entered closed session, then returned to open session

The committee voted to go into a closed session to discuss employee matters, then voted to return to the open session. No substantive actions were taken, but a follow‑up meeting was set for June 26 at 9:00 AM. The meeting was adjourned.

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Tue Jun 17, 2025

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

✓ Decided: Committee recommends $282,512 security camera contract and wage increase

The committee moved Item 2 ahead of Item 1 on the agenda and approved additional utility funding for the water and wastewater security camera project. It recommended awarding the security‑camera expansion contract to Access Security for $282,512.07 and increasing the wage range for the Civil Engineering Technician/Resident Project Representative to $29.78‑$30.78. The committee also approved up to $45,000 from reserves for a library space‑needs analysis.

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Tue Jun 17, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved amendment to real‑estate purchase agreement, extending closing date

The council approved a second amendment to the purchase agreement with CDPG Developers, moving the closing date to August 31 2025 and authorizing the City Attorney, Mayor and Planner to renegotiate price and terms. It also approved $1,314,141.54 in city claims, granted two operator/bartender licenses, renewed garbage/recycling and taxicab licenses, and approved three temporary beer licenses. Additionally, the council adopted Resolution #2025-21 and approved several meeting minutes.

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Mon Jun 16, 2025

Committee #3 - Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee

✓ Decided: Committee recommends Council approve hazardous materials response contract

The committee heard a presentation on Flock Safety Cameras and voted to hold an informational public hearing at the next meeting. It then recommended that the City Council approve the Wisconsin Hazardous Materials Response System Services contract, with all members voting aye. The committee also approved adding a barricade drop‑off option to the Street Use Permit Application for a $339 fee or actual cost, again with unanimous support. All motions were carried.

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Fri Jun 13, 2025

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

✓ Decided: Council recommended raising wages for two city engineering positions

The committee recommended that the Council approve three logo designs for the city. It also recommended increasing the wage range for the Civil Engineering Technician/Resident Project Representative to $29.78‑$30.78 and moving the GIS Specialist/Civil Engineer Technician to the next salary category with an hourly rate of $31.16. A standing schedule for Committee #2 meetings every other week beginning June 24 was approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

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Thu Jun 12, 2025

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved wage increases, bonuses, and funding for city projects

The committee recommended and approved wage ranges for the Civil Engineering Technician and GIS Specialist positions, a $2,500 signing bonus for the Civil Engineering Technician, and $320.66 for Microsoft Office on the mayor’s laptop. It also approved $7,433 to cover squad‑car switchover costs and directed $497 in police‑department gift cards to the Police Alumni Association. All motions were carried except two hiring‑incentive motions that failed for lack of a second.

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Wed Jun 11, 2025

Library Board

✓ Decided: Board scheduled special meeting to review architecture bids and seek up to $45,000 funding

The board approved the meeting agenda, prior meeting minutes, and vouchers from the 2025 budget. Members re‑elected Ambelang as President, Jones as Vice‑President, and Newton as Financial Secretary by unanimous vote. The board approved the Act 150 invoices presented. A special meeting was set for June 19, 2025 at 1 p.m. to review architecture bids, and the board will request up to $45,000 from City Committee #1 to contract the winning firm.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025

Park Board

✓ Decided: Park Board approves $14,750 driveway bid, $8,500 animal purchase, and $35,088 claims

The board approved the May 13, 2025 minutes and the special event applications presented. Officers were elected, with John Abbe named Vice President, Beth Arneberg President, and Audrey Stowell Secretary. The board accepted a $14,750 bid for a new pasture driveway, authorized an $8,500 purchase of small mammals for the zoo, and approved $35,088.32 in claims.

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Mon Jun 9, 2025

Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Plan Commission recommends public hearing to amend antenna permit on water tower

The commission approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. It also voted to recommend that a public hearing be held to amend the Conditional Use Permit for adding antennas to the city‑owned water tower at 1821 Kennedy Road. Both motions passed with all present members voting aye.

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Mon Jun 9, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved bus loading zone ordinance amendment for Frenette Drive

The Board approved the minutes from the May 12 meeting. It funded the replacement of the driveway apron at 620 W. Cedar Street using the concrete account. It recommended the Common Council adopt ordinance changes to create a bus loading zone at 421 Frenette Drive and to allow school buses to use the zone without red warning lights, and it approved the 2024 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report resolution.

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Thu Jun 5, 2025

Police & Fire Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved conditional employment offer for Police Officer candidate

The commission approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. It entered a closed session to discuss employee disciplinary matters and interview police officer candidates, then returned to open session. The commissioners voted to send Candidate #1 to background checks and issue a conditional offer of employment pending required exams.

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Tue Jun 3, 2025

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

✓ Decided: Council recommended approving a $3,735/month lease for Kennedy Road Tower with 4% annual increase

The committee approved funding for several city projects, including a police signing‑bonus increase to $5,000, $2,748 for police landscaping, step‑increase payments for fire battalion chiefs and the parks recreation supervisor, and up to $58,000 for council‑chamber audio/visual upgrades. It also approved the purchase of an 8 kW light tower using a $2,917 safety grant plus budgeted funds, and a new lease for the Kennedy Road Tower at $3,735 per month with a 4% annual increase. All motions were carried with all present voting aye.

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Tue Jun 3, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council decides not to join 2 Bay Street redevelopment, approves multiple permits

The Common Council approved a series of license and permit applications, including temporary alcohol licenses and street‑use permits. It appointed Madelyn Hedrington to the Park Board and authorized city claims totaling $553,724.16. The council voted not to participate in the redevelopment opportunity for the historic 2 Bay Street property. All other routine minutes and committee reports were approved.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025

Committee #3 - Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves beer garden amplification variance and bench permit

The Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee approved a variance to allow amplification at On the Rocks, 1 E Canal Street, for a one‑time event on August 14, 2025. It also approved a sidewalk use permit for two memorial benches beside the Chippewa Candy Shop at 322 N Bridge Street. The Committee referred the creation of a baseline industrial‑park sound map to Committee #1 with input from the City Attorney. All motions were carried by unanimous affirmative votes.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025

Committee #4 - Recycling, Computerization, Buildings & Intergovernmental Services Committee

✓ Decided: Committee recommends recycling bid schedule and signage to curb illegal dumping

The Committee approved a recommendation for the City Council to move forward with the proposed timeline and activity schedule for a residential recycling bid solicitation. It also approved a recommendation to place signage on City‑owned properties where illegal dumping occurs and to add large‑bulky item disposal resources to the recycling brochure. Both motions passed with all present members voting aye.

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Wed May 28, 2025

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

✓ Decided: Council referred fund balance resolution to Committee of the Whole for revision

The committee voted to refer Resolution 2011-28 on fund balance reporting to the Committee of the Whole for revision, to be done alongside a new fund balance policy. A motion to improve the resolution language failed because it lacked a second. The meeting was adjourned at 11:09 a.m.

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Tue May 20, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved event permits and a street privilege permit with bond

The council approved nine temporary alcohol beverage licenses and street use permits for community events, including the Chippewa Valley Century Ride and Oktoberfest. They appointed Keri Bonfoey to the Board of Review, extended the Seventh District Council vacancy deadline to June 30, 2025, and approved a Street Privilege Permit for Premium Waters with a $10,000 bond. The council also adopted two resolutions, authorized $880,451.99 in city claims, and accepted the Board of Public Works minutes with a note on bridge‑painting liability.

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Mon May 19, 2025

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved a Lead Service Line contract up to $29,000

The committee approved funding for several projects, including a $2,500 payment for an independent accountant’s report, a Lead Service Line contract not to exceed $29,000, a $3,500 motor replacement for the Riverfront Park fountain, and an $11,600 robotic pool cleaner, along with other smaller purchases. It also approved the sale of lifeguard uniforms, shelving units, ceiling tiles, and payroll signature plates. No action was taken on the city light plant purchase or the borrowing timeline.

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Wed May 14, 2025

Library Board

✓ Decided: Board approved agenda, minutes, vouchers and adjourned

The Library Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 24 and April 16 meetings. It also approved the vouchers to be paid from the 2025 budget after May 20. The board then adjourned the session.

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Tue May 13, 2025

Park Board

✓ Decided: Park Board approves memorial structure, animal purchases, awning and $39K claims

The board approved the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It authorized a lean‑to memorial structure at Hole 4 of the Ojibwa Golf Course, gave the director permission to purchase small zoo animals, and approved the purchase of a plain green awning for the Irvine Park concession window. The board also approved claims totaling $39,103.31.

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Mon May 12, 2025

Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Plan Commission recommends council approve HSHS CSM and Willow Creek V final plat

The commission approved the minutes of the April 7, 2025 meeting. It voted to recommend the Common Council adopt a resolution accepting the Conditional Subdivision Map (CSM) for the HSHS property. It also recommended the council adopt a resolution accepting the final plat for Willow Creek Phase V, pending payment of fees. All motions passed unanimously.

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Mon May 12, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board recommends Common Council consider Premium Waters street privilege permit

The Board of Public Works approved its May 12 meeting minutes. It then recommended that the Common Council consider Premium Waters' request for a street privilege permit to place a water main and fiber‑optic cable in the city right‑of‑way and to set compensation parameters. The Board also recommended the Common Council approve volunteer Dave Raihle’s request to paint the bridge abutment on Grand Avenue, pending engineering approval and required waivers. All motions passed unanimously.

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Wed May 7, 2025

Police & Fire Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes

The Police and Fire Commission approved the minutes of the March 24, 2025 meeting, with all present voting aye. The agenda was amended to include a Police Department staff update. The commission took no action on the proposed changes to the fire department physical performance test or the police department recruit college‑credit requirements. Recognitions and staffing updates were noted but not decided.

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Tue May 6, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved PFAS lawsuit settlement and $687K city claims

The Common Council approved a settlement agreement for the PFAS class‑action lawsuit. It also approved city claims totaling $687,804.66. Thirteen temporary permits for events and construction were authorized, and mayor‑recommended board and commission appointments were confirmed.

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Tue Apr 29, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved amendment to purchase agreement with CDPG Developers

The council entered a closed session to discuss an amendment to the February 20, 2025 purchase agreement with CDPG Developers, LLC. After returning to open session, members voted to approve the amendment and authorize the mayor to execute it. All six council members voted aye on each motion.

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Wed Apr 16, 2025

Library Board

✓ Decided: Board approved $1 hourly raise for senior Clerk I and hired a part‑time clerk

The Library Board hired a Part‑Time Morning Clerk I for 15 hours per week at $12 per hour. It also approved a $1 per hour raise for the senior Clerk I effective the next pay period. Additional actions included adopting a revised Youth Services Assistant I job description, releasing a request for proposals for space‑needs analysis, and approving budget vouchers and meeting minutes.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

✓ Decided: Committee recommends funding for tornado warning siren upgrade

The committee moved the agenda item on school resource officer costs ahead of the tornado siren discussion. It approved a $10,000 reduction in the SRO invoice, funding for a tornado warning siren upgrade, and up to $6,000 for fire station parking lot maintenance. It also approved the YMCA pool operation agreement and the Civic Plus Premium website plan with $14,513.40 upfront costs. All motions were carried unanimously.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council elects president, appoints committee members, starts vacancy interview

The council voted to approve Paul Nadreau as Council President and Scott Sullivan as the Plan Commission representative. Heather Martell and Scott Sullivan were appointed to the Committee on Committees. Council members also approved proceeding with an interview process to fill the Seventh District vacancy, with letters of interest due May 15, 2025.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved an ordinance changing the zoning map for four key parcels.

The council adopted Ordinance #2025-10, amending the zoning code for Areas A‑D in Section 9, converting them to commercial and residential districts. It also approved a Class A beer/liquor license, multiple temporary alcohol and street‑use permits, and awarded two utility and street‑improvement contracts totaling about $2.2 million. Resolutions were adopted for special assessments on River Street, a new hiring policy, and a certified survey map, and a development agreement with CDPG Developers, LLC was authorized. All motions carried with unanimous aye votes.

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Mon Apr 14, 2025

Committee #3 - Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved Market on River beer‑garden variance and police MOUs

The committee voted to approve the Wisconsin Farmers Union Service Association's variance request from Code §12.03(6) for the Market on River beer garden, with a review in six months. It also approved the police chief's plan to provide six‑month updates on calls to licensed establishments. The council was recommended to adopt two memoranda of understanding: one for participation in the Chippewa County Child Abduction Response Team and another for participation in the Eau Claire County SWAT team. All motions passed unanimously.

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Tue Apr 8, 2025

Park Board

✓ Decided: Board approved $65,205 Irvine Park pasture fence using donation funds

The board approved the Irvine Park pasture fence project for $65,205, funded by Friends of Irvine Park donation. It also approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes and claims totaling $29,096.86. The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.

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Mon Apr 7, 2025

Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Plan Commission recommended approval of Willow Creek Phase V permit amendment

The commission approved the March 10 minutes and held a public hearing on Willow Creek Phase V. It voted to recommend the Plan Commission approve Planned Development Conditional Use Permit Resolution #2025-02. It also recommended the Common Council approve the certified survey map splitting Lot 3 for Mason Companies, with one commissioner recused.

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Mon Apr 7, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approves $1.785M Vine Street utility project and other contracts

The Board of Public Works approved the minutes from the March 10 meeting. It recommended the Common Council accept and award the Vine Street, Duncan Street, and Macomber Street Utility and Street Improvement Project to Haas Sons, Inc. for $1,785,193.64, and the Maynard Street Utility and Street Improvement Project to Haas Sons, Inc. for $424,837.03. The Board also approved a quit‑claim deed from the State of Wisconsin for the STH 178 right‑of‑way.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved hiring policy amendment and multiple funding items

The committee recommended the council approve an amendment to Resolution 2017‑40 allowing a pay range to be posted for vacant positions from the hire rate up to the current budgeted rate. It also approved funding for a pay range for the Parks & Forestry Maintenance/Zoo Assistant position, early seasonal staff, $1,050 bus costs for the Memorial Day Parade, additional security‑camera project funds, migration of police body‑camera data to the Watch Guard Cloud for $10,100, $350 for new mayoral signature plates, and up to $500 for a mayoral farewell gathering. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes except the farewell‑gathering motion, which passed with one abstention.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved special‑assessment resolutions for six street projects

The council approved special‑assessment resolutions for six street projects and postponed the River Street resolution. It also approved a $34,355 change order for the River Street reconstruction, granted several alcohol and transportation licenses, and authorized $244,497.18 in city claims. A closed‑session was held to discuss the possible sale of city‑owned property.

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Fri Mar 28, 2025

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

✓ Decided: Committee approved amendment to hiring policy allowing pay ranges for vacant positions

The committee recommended and approved a pay range of $22.74 to $24.93 for the vacant Parks and Forestry Maintenance/Zoo Assistant position. It also approved an amendment to Resolution 2017‑40 that permits posting a pay range for vacant jobs up to the budgeted rate. No action was taken on the proposed new city logo. In closed session, the committee unanimously approved an employee leave request through May 31 2025.

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Tue Mar 25, 2025

Committee #4 - Recycling, Computerization, Buildings & Intergovernmental Services Committee

✓ Decided: Committee recommends City Council approve recycling intergovernmental agreement

The Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve the intergovernmental agreement with Chippewa County for administration of the city's recycling program. The agreement provides for City payments of $10,789.11 for 2026 and $11,058.84 for 2027 and runs through December 31, 2027. The Committee took no action on the proposed replacement of the Casper Park Maintenance Building, directing staff to use existing facilities in the interim. The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 a.m. with all present voting aye.

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Mon Mar 24, 2025

Library Board

✓ Decided: Board approved the meeting agenda and adjourned the session

The Board voted unanimously to approve the agenda. No formal actions were taken on the new library project; the discussion remained informational. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

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Mon Mar 24, 2025

Police & Fire Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved prior meeting minutes and entered closed session

The commission approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. A motion to enter a closed session under Wisconsin Statute #19.85(1)(c) was carried. The commission then voted to return to open session before adjourning.

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Wed Mar 19, 2025

Police & Fire Commission

✓ Decided: Commission entered closed session to review employee data

The commission approved the minutes from the February 5, 2025 meeting. A tentative interview meeting for a police officer candidate was set for March 31. Commissioners voted to enter a closed session to review employment and interview information, then voted to return to open session.

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