Barron public meetings in 2025

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will consider several approvals, including a $594,042.24 payment to Market and Johnson for the WWTF Forcemain and Lift Station Project. It will also approve new operator licenses, class “A” beer, liquor, and tobacco licenses, and adopt ordinance changes related to lawn weed abatement and curb cut standards. The council will discuss airport plowing considerations for the 2025/2026 winter season and may hold a closed‑session on airport‑related property matters.

• Approve Utility Commission recommendation to pay $594,042.24 to Market and Johnson for WWTF Forcemain and Lift Station Project
• Approve new Operator’s Licenses for Jacob Scott Yeadon, Elizabeth Ann Santos, and David Allen Solie (through June 30, 2026)
• Approve Class “A” beer, liquor, and tobacco licenses for Bridge Stop at 7 S. Mill Street, Barron, WI
• Adopt ordinance changes: notice requirements for excessive lawn/weeds (Section 52-44) and curb cut standards (Section 42-83(g))
• Discuss airport plowing considerations for the 2025/2026 winter season

The council unanimously approved a $594,042.24 payment to Market and Johnson for the WWTF Forcemain and Lift Station Project. It also approved several code changes, a liquor and tobacco license for Bridge Stop, and continued airport runway plowing. A closed‑session was convened to discuss airport hangar leases, and a motion to grant a new operator’s license failed.

• Approved $594,042.24 utility payment to Market and Johnson for WWTF Forcemain and Lift Station Project (unanimous)
• Approved changes to notice requirements for lawn and weed abatement, Barron Code §52-44 (unanimous)
• Approved changes to standards for curb cut removal, Barron Code §42-83(g) (unanimous)
• Approved Class A beer, liquor, cigarette and tobacco license for Bridge Stop – Jatinder Singh, 7 S. Mill Street (unanimous)
• Approved use of city field for Past Reflections Car Club annual car show on Sep 13, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of airport runway plowing until declared unfit (unanimous)
• Convened closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) to discuss airport hangar leases and related matters (6-0)
• Motion to approve new operator’s license for David Allen Solie failed unanimously

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget and review levy scenarios for the upcoming fiscal year. Council members will vote on several resolutions, including the issuance of up to $4,246,888 in sewerage system revenue bonds and the formal adoption of the 2026 city budget and 2025 tax levy. Additional items include approval of a $40,850 contractor payment for the WWTF Forcemain and Lift Station Project.

• Public hearing on the City of Barron proposed 2026 budget
• Approval of $40,850 payment to Market and Johnson for WWTF Forcemain and Lift Station Project
• Resolution 2025-7 authorizing issuance and sale of up to $4,246,888 sewerage system revenue bonds
• Resolution 2025-8 formal adoption of the 2026 city budget and 2025 tax levy
• Presentation of 2025 levy scenarios and 2026 general fund operating and capital budgets

The council voted 6‑0 to enter a closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85. After the closed session, members voted unanimously to reconvene in open session. A motion to adjourn was also passed unanimously at 6:18 p.m. Motions on wages and benefits and on the police agreement were introduced, but no vote outcomes were recorded.

• Closed session convened (6-0)
• Open session reconvened (unanimous)
• Motion to accept wages and benefits presented (no recorded vote)
• Motion to approve police agreement contingent on clarification (no recorded vote)
• Meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m. (unanimous)

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will meet on October 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Council members will consider several items, including approval of interim financing for the Lift Station and Forcemain projects and approval of the City’s 2024 audited financial statements. They will also review a contractor payment for Market and Johnson, discuss lift‑station and LaSalle Phase 3 project updates, and consider a re‑appointment to the Barron Housing Authority Commission.

• Approval of interim financing for Lift Station and Forcemain projects
• Approval of Contractor’s Application for Payment No. 1 from Market and Johnson, Lift Station Project
• Acceptance of the City of Barron audited financial statements and supplementary information for the year ended Dec 31 2024
• Presentation of preliminary 2025 levy scenarios and 2026 General Fund operating and capital budgets
• Re‑appointment of Dave Hanson to the Barron Housing Authority (Park Lawn) Commission

The Common Council approved the 2026 City Budget and the 2025 tax levy. It also authorized the issuance of up to $4,246,888 in sewerage revenue bonds and approved related financial agreements. Additional items such as operator licenses, dam committee appointments, and a $40,850 payment for a water‑works project were approved unanimously. The council directed the City Attorney to pursue litigation on specific property issues discussed in closed session.

• Approved Claims and Bills (unanimous)
• Approved Operator’s Licenses for four individuals (unanimous)
• Approved Dam Committee appointments (unanimous)
• Approved $40,850 payment to Market and Johnson for WWTF Forcemain and Lift Station Project (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation of Oct 2025‑Oct 2026 as H.H. Denison and Barron News‑Shield Sesquicentennial Year (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑7 authorizing up to $4,246,888 sewerage revenue bonds (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑8 adopting 2026 City Budget and 2025 Tax Levy (unanimous)
• Authorized City Attorney to proceed with litigation on properties discussed in closed session (unanimous)

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will consider several items, including a professional services agreement for LaSalle Phase 3. It will also review licensing requests for a new Class A beer license and operator licenses. The council will present preliminary 2025 levy scenarios and 2026 budget proposals, and discuss interim financing for lift station and forcemain projects.

• Approval of Professional Services Agreement(s) for LaSalle Phase 3
• Approval of new Class “A” beer license for WI Cstore, Panda Mallik, Agent at 530 East Division Street (Sept 10 2025 – Jun 30 2026)
• Approval of new Operator’s Licenses for Michelle Phyllis Homeskey, Barbara Jean Reeden, Sydney Allene Reinikainen, and Josh Munger (through Jun 30 2026)
• Presentation of preliminary 2025 levy scenarios and 2026 General Fund operating and capital budgets, plus projected debt capacity
• Preliminary discussion of interim financing for lift station and forcemain projects

The council approved a $387,800 professional services agreement for the LaSalle Phase 3 project and a $5,000 income survey for the same project, both with unanimous affirmative votes. Claims and bills were approved with all ayes and one abstention. The consent agenda, including a new Class “A” beer license and four operator licenses, passed unanimously. The council also hired James Kittleson and changed the agent of record to USI Insurance Services.

• Approved $387,800 LaSalle Phase 3 professional services contract (all ayes)
• Approved $5,000 income survey for LaSalle Phase 3 (all ayes)
• Approved Claims and Bills as presented (all ayes, Olson abstained)
• Approved consent agenda items: new Class “A” beer license and four operator licenses (all ayes)
• Approved hiring of James Kittleson (all ayes)
• Changed Agent of Record to USI Insurance Services (motion made, outcome not recorded)
• Entered closed session for employment and litigation matters (all ayes)
• Approved $6,500 funding for a 3‑year land‑use agreement for ATV/snowmobile trails (reported, no vote recorded)

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of a $900,000 general obligation refunding bond. It also approved several items on the consent agenda, including a mayoral appointment to the Housing Authority, a new Class A beer license, and a survey‑map request. The council adopted text changes to Chapter 56 of the city code covering building height, conditional‑use permits, and storage pods. Additional motions authorized closed‑session discussions, supported the Police Committee’s personnel recommendation, and moved forward with enforcement of dilapidated‑property ordinances.

• Approved $900,000 general obligation bond (all ayes)
• Approved Chapter 56 text changes on building height, permits, storage pods (all ayes)
• Approved Class A beer license for La Tiendita Cha Cha, 28 S 3rd St (all ayes)
• Approved mayoral appointment of Terry Miller to Housing Authority Commission (all ayes)
• Approved claims and bills as presented (all ayes)
• Authorized closed‑session proceedings on personnel and litigation matters (all ayes)
• Supported Police Committee personnel recommendation and union contract negotiations (all ayes)
• Approved enforcement of dilapidated‑property and safety ordinance (all ayes)

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Common Council approved its regular claims and bills and adopted the consent agenda items. It also approved an amplified‑music event at Anderson Park and the temporary closure of 3rd Street for a library block party. After a closed‑session discussion, the council voted to hire Brett Mueller as Superintendent of Streets, Buildings, Property and Parks.

• Approved Claims and Bills (all ayes)
• Adopted Consent Agenda, including renewal of operator licenses (all ayes)
• Approved amplified music at Anderson Park on Aug 23, 2025, 4‑10 pm (all ayes)
• Approved closure of 3rd Street from E. Franklin Ave to Hwy 8 on Aug 13, 2025 (all ayes)
• Authorized closed‑session proceedings on property, litigation and personnel matters (all ayes)
• Authorized reconvening in open session after closed session (all ayes)
• Hired Brett Mueller as Superintendent of Streets, Buildings, Property and Parks (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:12 p.m.

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Common Council approved a $496,626 change order for the Force Main project and extended its timeline. It also approved the Claims and Bills, the Consent Agenda items including new operator licenses and a temporary alcohol license, and amended Tax Incremental Finance District No. 5. Additional approvals included extending the LaSalle Phase II financing line of credit, entering a closed session, and reconvening in open session.

• Approved $496,626 change order for Force Main project (all ayes)
• Approved extension of time for Force Main project (all ayes)
• Approved Claims and Bills as presented (all ayes)
• Approved Consent Agenda items: operator licenses and temporary alcohol beverage license (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-05 amendment to TIF District No. 5 project plan (all ayes)
• Approved LaSalle Phase II Interim Financing LOC Extension to 10/31/2025 (all ayes)
• Entered closed session to confer with legal counsel (all ayes)
• Re‑convened in open session to act on matters from closed session (all ayes)

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The council approved a $496,626 change order for the Force Main project after a motion by Councilperson Olson and a second by Kolpack; the motion passed with all ayes. It also approved the extension of time for the Force Main, the Claims and Bills, and several licensing and tax‑increment resolutions, each with unanimous approval. The council entered a closed session to discuss litigation strategy and then reconvened in open session to act on those matters. The meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.

• Approved Change Order $496,626 for Force Main scope (all ayes)
• Approved extension of time for Force Main (all ayes)
• Approved Claims and Bills as presented (all ayes)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including April minutes, operator licenses, and temporary alcohol license (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-05 amendment to Tax Incremental Finance District No. 5 project plan (all ayes)
• Approved LaSalle Phase II Interim Financing LOC Extension to 10/31/2025 (all ayes)
• Entered closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85 (1)(g) (all ayes)
• Approved reconvening in open session after closed session (all ayes)

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Common Council approved the Claims & Bills and the consent agenda items by unanimous vote. It voted to keep contractor billing for a five‑year residential garbage contract with Republic Services. Additional actions included adopting a virtual attendance policy, entering a closed session on litigation matters, reconvening in open session, approving a proposed easement, and moving forward with an employment offer to Robyn M.

• Approve Claims & Bills as presented (all ayes)
• Approve Consent Agenda items (all ayes)
• Approve contractor billing for 5‑year Republic Services garbage contract (all ayes)
• Approve virtual attendance policy (all ayes)
• Enter closed session for litigation counsel (all ayes)
• Reconvene open session after closed session (all ayes)
• Approve proposed easement (all ayes)
• Proceed with employment offer to Robyn M (all ayes)