Cornell public meetings in 2025
8 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Cornell City Council will consider increasing the monthly recycling fee for residents and moving the next two regular meetings to January 2026. The agenda also includes the approval of bills and a used plow/sanding truck purchase.
- Act on increasing recycling fee from $2.42 to $2.62/month
- Act on moving next Council meetings to January 8 and 22
- Act on purchase of used plow/sanding truck
- Act on bills totaling $22,651.45
- Nomination papers circulate until January 6, 2026
Meeting
The City Council approved buying a used truck for $72,500 and increased the monthly recycling fee to $2.62. The meeting also covered public works committee proposals and discussed library facility repairs.
- Purchase used 2015 International 7300 series truck for $72,500
- Increase recycling fee from $2.42 to $2.62 per month
- Approve bills totaling $22,651.45
- Move next regular meetings to January 8 and 22
- Public Works Committee discussed plow truck proposals
Meeting
The City Council will consider labor union agreements and wage settings for 2026. The body will also act on employee benefits and the appointment of election inspectors for the 2026-2027 term.
- Labor union agreement with the Teamsters Union for 2026
- 2026 Part-time and Full-time wages for City employees
- Increase of clothing allowance to $500/yr for City Shop employees
- Appointment of election inspectors and special voting deputies for 2026-2027
- Payment of bills totaling $70,490.83
Meeting
The City Council approved a labor agreement with the Teamsters Union and wage increases for 2026. The body also approved bills totaling $70,490.83 and discussed upcoming holiday events.
- Approved Teamsters Union labor agreement for 2026
- Approved 3% wage increase or $0.50/hr whichever is greater for 2026
- Approved clothing allowance increase to $500/year for shop employees
- Approved bills totaling $70,490.83
- Approved $50 Christmas gift certificates for full-time employees
Meeting
The Common Council discussed a water rate case and reviewed a pole release agreement. The body also heard testimony from citizens supporting the Wisconsin Veteran Farm & Winery.
- Proposed 3% increase in water rates via PSC simplified water rate case
- Approval of bills totaling $69,965.03
- Approval of draft pole release agreement
- Discussion regarding support for Wisconsin Veteran Farm & Winery
- Budget Hearing scheduled for Nov 6, 2025
Meeting
The City Council will meet to discuss infrastructure updates and 2026 budget preparations. The body will act on requests for a new emergency warning siren and garage door replacements at the City Shop.
- Endorsement of HWY 27/64 (Bridge Street) reconstruction for the state D.O.T. 6-year plan
- Purchase of a new emergency warning siren to replace the one at the old fire hall
- Replacement of garage doors at the City Shop
- Payment of bills totaling $38,564.76
- 2026 Budget Preparations and budgetary worksheets
Meeting
The City Council will review police updates, a 2026 contract with the Chippewa Humane Association, and approve bills totaling $32,000.43. The meeting also includes committee reports and upcoming community events.
- Act on 2026 contract with Chippewa Humane Association
- Act on bills totaling $32,000.43
- Police Officer update: Chris Erickson field training completed
- Update on goose hunting within city limits
- 2026 Budget Preparations – Budgetary Worksheets
Meeting
The Common Council approved a liquor license for a Bridge Street business and agreed to pursue a water and sewer connection for the Estella mobile home park. The council also approved over $51,000 in bills and discussed cemetery funding and goose hunting plans.
- Approved Class A Beer & Class A Liquor license for WI Cstore Inc. at 713 Bridge Street
- Approved pursuit of city water and sewer connection for Estella mobile home park
- Approved bills totaling $51,868.77
- Discussed $3,000 contribution request for 2026 from Cornell Cemetery Association
- Discussed DNR approval for goose hunting north of Mill Yard Park