Cornell public meetings in 2024

Meeting

The Common Council approved a contract for the 2024 audit and a monthly recycling fee increase for residents. The body also approved bills totaling $36,875.02 and received reports on Spring Election nomination filings.

• Audit engagement letter from Bauman Associates not to exceed $30,710
• Residential recycling fee increase from $2.30 to $2.42 per month for 2025
• Approval of bills totaling $36,875.02
• Report on Spring Election nomination papers filed by Floyd Hickethier and Debra Semanko

Meeting

The Common Council met to appoint a new police chief and approve city expenditures. The body also authorized a voter registration agreement with Chippewa County.

• Hiring of John Kosterman as police chief at $38.50/hr
• Approval of bills totaling $64,622.30
• Memorandum of Understanding with Chippewa County for 2025 Statewide Voter Registration services

Meeting

The Common Council approved a 2025 labor union agreement and wage schedules. The body also received updates on upcoming spring elections and a future state highway project.

• 2025 labor union agreement with Teamsters Union including a 3.3% wage increase
• 2025 part-time and full-time wage schedules reflecting a 3.3% wage increase
• Notice of Spring Election for 3 council member seats
• STH 27 Project review for milling and repaving between Cornell and Cadott starting Spring 2027

Meeting

The Common Council held a public hearing for the proposed 2025 budget with no public attendance or questions, then adopted Ordinance #24-5 approving the budget. The council also approved an agreement to serve as technical sub-applicant for a FEMA BRIC grant on behalf of the Cornell School District. Additional actions included setting a 25 mph speed limit on S. 8th Street, approving an alcohol license for Anaya 5 LLC at 425 S. 3rd Street, and paying bills totaling $153,918.56.

• Adopted Ordinance #24-5 adopting the 2025 Budget
• Approved Assumption Agreement and Resolution to be technical sub-applicant for FEMA BRIC grant for Cornell School District
• Set speed limit to 25 mph on S. 8th Street from Baribeau Rd to city limits, with plans to add kids at play signs
• Approved Class A Beer and Class A Liquor license for Anaya 5 LLC at 425 S. 3rd Street
• Approved payment of bills totaling $153,918.56

Meeting

The Cornell Common Council voted 5-0 to oppose Chippewa County's purchase of 2400 acres for the Ice Age Trail. A neighborhood petition to lower the speed limit on S 8th Street from 35 to 25 mph was referred to the Public Health & Safety Committee. The council approved bills totaling $41,789.87 and noted upcoming events including the 2025 budget hearing.

• Motion passed 5-0 to not support Chippewa County's purchase of 2400 acres of private land for the Ice Age Trail
• Dan & Wanda Sinn presented a neighborhood petition to lower speed limit on S 8th St from 35 to 25 mph; referred to committee
• City notified it did not receive the Library Flexible Facilities Program grant
• Bills totaling $41,789.87 approved
• 2025 Budget Hearing set for Nov 7, 2024 at 6:30pm

Meeting

The Common Council met and approved several items including bills totaling $65,748.67 and certified survey maps for property at 704/808 S. 3rd Street. They discussed a county acquisition of private land for Ice Age Trail development but took no action, placing the topic on the next agenda. The council also set hours for Trunk or Treat (4-5pm) and Trick or Treat (4-6pm) and supported a proclamation for the event.

• Approved bills totaling $65,748.67
• Approved certified survey maps for property at 704/808 S. 3rd St (J & M Larson Rentals LLC)
• Discussed county acquisition of private land for Ice Age Trail development; placed on next agenda
• Set Trunk or Treat hours 4-5pm and Trick or Treat hours 4-6pm at Mill Yard Park
• Chippewa County Public Health offering free nitrate screening on Oct 15

Meeting

The Common Council discussed Chippewa County's proposal to acquire roughly 2,500 acres for recreation, which could increase property taxes by an estimated $44 per $100,000 of assessed value. The council wants more public input, possibly through a hearing or referendum. The council also approved hiring a marketing manager at $18/hour, renewed a contract with Chippewa Humane Association, and approved bills totaling $61,624.30.

• Discussion of Chippewa County grant to acquire ~2,500 acres for recreation; possible $44 per $100,000 tax impact if school district loss is made up by other taxpayers
• Approved hiring Samantha Caswell as marketing manager for $18/hour, max 600 hours/year, no benefits except mileage reimbursement
• Renewed contract with Chippewa Humane Association for 2025 at $1.15 per capita for animal services
• Approved bills totaling $61,624.30
• Allowed color run on city streets and bonfire at Mill Yard parking lot for Homecoming activities

Meeting

The Common Council approved a contract for street repairs and paid bills totaling $24,880.71. The council also discussed a proposal for the city to act as the grant applicant for a Cornell School District tornado safe room project.

• Approved Monarch Paving bid for street paving and patching projects for an estimated $259,888.65
• Approved bills totaling $24,880.71
• Discussed BRIC Grant application for a high school tornado safe room
• Updated ATV/UTV route map to include STH 64 from Park Rd to CTH CC and CTH CC

Meeting

The Common Council approved advertising for bids to complete street reconstruction work in the city and authorized a $119/month contract with Munibit for website hosting. Council also approved a resolution to seek exemption from the county library tax levy, appointed a new Fire Board member, and approved $61,225.45 in bills.

• Approved pursuing proposal from Munibit for website hosting at $119/month
• Approved advertising for bids to complete street reconstruction work
• Approved Resolution #24-10 applying for exemption from county library tax levy
• Approved appointment of Deb Semanko to the Fire Board
• Approved bills totaling $61,225.45

Meeting

The Common Council approved city bills and a street closure for an upcoming ATV Rally. The council also received a financial update from the Cornell Cemetery Association regarding its solvency and potential transition to city control.

• Approved bills totaling $124,664.81
• Approved closure of Main Street between 2nd and 3rd Street (4-11pm) for ATV Rally on August 24th
• Discussion of Cornell Cemetery Association financial losses and state statue 157.115
• Report that the Bates Street CDBG-PF application was not awarded but is next in line
• Proposal to close city-owned parks at 10 pm to address juvenile runaways

Meeting

The Common Council approved an engineering contract with Cedar Corp. for wastewater phosphorus analysis not to exceed $13,500 and set a $1-per-event rental fee for the Farmer's Market at Mill Yard Park. They also discussed Chippewa County's potential purchase of 2,200 acres for recreational land and an Ice Age Trail corridor, which generates over $29,000 in annual taxes. Bills totaling $66,956.10 were approved.

• Engineering agreement with Cedar Corp. for phosphorus analysis, not to exceed $13,500
• Farmer's Market rental fee set at $1 per event at Mill Yard Park pavilion
• Bills totaling $66,956.10 approved
• Discussion of Chippewa County's 2,200-acre purchase for recreation and Ice Age Trail corridor
• Fire Department reports 39 volunteers and 61 incidents year-to-date

Meeting

The Common Council approved updates to Chapter 2 of the City Ordinance Book and a resolution identifying the Woodside right-of-way as a Drive. The Finance Committee also reported on potential street projects.

• Approval of Ordinance #24-4 (updates to Chapter 2)
• Resolution #24-9 identifying Woodside right-of-way as a Drive
• Approval of bills totaling $44,002.09
• Finance Committee report on possible street projects

Meeting

The Cornell Common Council approved several alcohol beverage applications for businesses on Main Street and South 3rd Street. The council also approved $22,949.13 in bills and rescheduled the next meeting to July 1. A business owner presented grievances regarding a neighboring bar's impact on her property.

• Approval of alcohol licenses for The Silver Wolff LLC, The Real One LLC, and Family Dollar Stores of Wisconsin LLC
• Approval of bills totaling $22,949.13
• Rescheduling of the next regular council meeting to July 1, 2024
• Presentation of grievances by Dylan’s Dairy regarding a neighboring bar

Meeting

The Cornell Common Council discussed police coverage alternatives with the County Sheriff and addressed resident concerns regarding a winery in a residential area. The council also endorsed an application for the Flexible Facilities Grant Program for library capital projects. Additionally, several alcohol beverage licenses were approved for the upcoming term.

• Endorsed library capital improvements grant application
• Approved multiple alcohol beverage licenses for the 2024-2025 term
• Approved advertising for a part-time marketing position (500-600 hours per year)
• Approved Resolution #24-8 regarding Wastewater Treatment Plant performance review
• Discussed police coverage alternatives with County Sheriff Travis Hakes

2024 Consumer Confidence Report

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• 2024 Consumer Confidence Report (water quality) published

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Meeting

The Cornell Common Council approved closing Main Street for two summer events with alcohol consumption allowed, amended the employee handbook regarding health insurance, and approved a liquor license. They also approved a bonus and raise for the officer in charge and paid bills totaling $27,763.94.

• Main Street closed July 3-4 (5pm-1am) and August 17 (5pm-midnight) with alcohol allowed
• Employee handbook amendment removing second paragraph under Health Insurance
• Class A Beer and Liquor license for CAPL LLC at 713 Bridge Street
• $1,500 bonus and $2.00/hour raise for Luke Abbate retroactive to Jan 1, 2024
• Bills totaling $27,763.94 approved

Meeting

The Cornell Common Council approved the sale of three lots in Brunet Estates to Better Built Inc. for $38,501.00 and amended the intergovernmental agreement with the Cornell Area Ambulance Service. The body also approved an engineering contract with Cedar Corp. for the Bates and N. 5th street projects and paid $38,619.73 in bills. A liquor license application for 713 Bridge Street was noted for action at the next meeting.

• Approved sale of Lots 7, 8 & 9 of Brunet Estates to Better Built Inc. for $38,501.00
• Approved amendments to the Cornell Area Ambulance Service Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement
• Approved amended engineering agreement with Cedar Corp. for Bates and N. 5th street projects
• Approved bills totaling $38,619.73
• Received Class A Beer and Class A Liquor license application from CAPL LLC for 713 Bridge Street

Meeting

The Cornell Common Council approved a monthly bill total of $421,755.79 and awarded a timber sale to S&S Forestry Plus LLP for $25,332. The city also approved a $5,640 contract for July 4th fireworks and reported co-signing $237,000 in loans for the Cornell Area Fire Department to purchase new equipment. Additionally, the council accepted the closeout of the CDBG-CV Riverfront Trail project, which involves $659,700 in grant funding.

• Approved bills totaling $421,755.79
• Awarded timber sale to S&S Forestry Plus LLP for $25,332
• Approved July 3rd fireworks proposal from J&M Displays for $5,640
• Co-signed $237,000 loans with Dairyland Power and Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative for Cornell Area Fire Dept equipment
• Reported $659,700 grant funding for CDBG-CV Riverfront Trail project

Meeting

The Cornell Common Council approved routine bills and received reports on local infrastructure and public safety. A key discussion involved the City Attorney's opinion that the city's zoning ordinance cannot regulate the placement of solar panels on school property. The council also heard updates on the shutdown of St. Joseph / Sacred Heart hospitals and Prevea clinics, as well as firefighter compensation increases.

• Approved bills totaling $41,378.07
• City Attorney ruled zoning ordinance unenforceable for regulating school solar panel placement
• Reported on county board efforts regarding St. Joseph / Sacred Heart hospital and Prevea clinic shutdowns
• Firefighter compensation increased and training expanded to assist EMTs
• Satellite fire station in Lake Holcombe awaiting DNR review

Meeting

The Cornell Common Council met on January 18, 2024, to approve a new recycling special charge and several service contracts. The body voted to set the 2024 recycling fee at $2.30 per household per month, billed via utility invoices. Additionally, the council approved an engineering services contract with Cedar Corp. for the Bates St. and N. 5th St. reconstruction project and a professional services agreement with Hydro Corp Inc. for non-residential cross-connection inspections.

• Ordinance #24-1 creating a Recycling Special Charge
• Resolution #24-1 setting the 2024 recycling charge at $2.30/month per household
• Engineering services contract with Cedar Corp. for the Bates St. and N. 5th St. reconstruction project
• Professional services agreement with Hydro Corp Inc. for non-residential cross-connection inspection services
• Approval of bills totaling $321,193.29

Meeting

The Cornell Common Council met and approved a new Procurement Policy and bills totaling $76,237.77. Officials also noted that Mayor Mark Larson and three council members filed nomination papers for the Spring Election, and discussed a school district solar proposal.

• Approved new Procurement Policy
• Approved bills totaling $76,237.77
• Mayor Larson and council members Turany, Smith, Kvapil filed nomination papers
• School district solar generation proposal discussed
• WEDC Main Street Revitalization meeting scheduled for Jan 18