Altoona public meetings in 2024
33 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meeting
The Altoona City Council will discuss and potentially vote on several items at its December 19 meeting, including a petition to extend the Whitetail Woods final plat timeline, amendments to a tourism marketing contract and a parking lot lease, a new ordinance banning parking on North Hillcrest Parkway, and a contract for Container Park graphics production. These items represent new business alongside routine procedural matters.
- Petition to extend approval timeline for Whitetail Woods final plat
- First Amendment to Visit Eau Claire Tourism Marketing Contract
- First Amendment to Parking Lot Lease Agreement with HPIV Eau Claire Sub I, LLC
- Ordinance 12B-24 prohibiting parking on North Hillcrest Parkway
- Contract award for Container Park Graphics Production and Installation
Joint Review Board Annual Meeting
The Joint Review Board will hold its annual meeting to review the performance and status of Tax Incremental Districts No. 3 and No. 4. The board will consider approval of minutes from the 2023 meeting and a resolution acknowledging compliance with annual reporting requirements. Appointments for public member and chairperson are also on the agenda.
- Review annual PE-300 reports and performance of Tax Incremental District No. 3
- Review annual PE-300 reports and performance of Tax Incremental District No. 4
- Consider resolution acknowledging filing of annual reports and compliance with annual meeting requirement
- Approve minutes of November 30, 2023 Annual Joint Review Board Meeting
- Appointments: public member and chairperson
Plan Commission Meeting
The Altoona Plan Commission will discuss a request to extend the deadline for the Whitetail Woods final plat approval. The item will be further discussed at the December 19, 2024 Council Meeting.
- Review minutes from November 12, 2024 meeting
- Discuss Whitetail Woods final plat deadline extension
- Public participation period scheduled
Personnel Committee Meeting
The Altoona Personnel Committee will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss job descriptions for the Grants and Housing Program Manager, Investigations Sergeant, and Utility and Accounting Part-Time positions for Council approval.
- Approval of December 14, 2023 Personnel Committee minutes
- Recommendation for Grants and Housing Program Manager job description
- Recommendation for Investigations Sergeant job description
- Recommendation for Utility and Accounting Part-Time job description
City Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss updating the city fee schedule and adopting Wisconsin Department of Transportation equipment rates. The body is also considering a 2025 contract for Teamsters Union employees and a file management contract with EO Johnson.
- Ordinance 12A-24 to update the City's Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2025
- Teamsters Union Contract for Public Works/Parks Maintenance and Clerical employees (Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2025)
- Contract award to EO Johnson for file management software and back scanning
- Resolution 12A-24 adopting Wisconsin Department of Transportation Equipment Rates
- Job descriptions for Grants and Housing Program Manager, Investigations Sergeant, and part-time Utility & Accounting positions
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025 City of Altoona Budget, followed by consideration of Resolution 11A-24 to approve it. Other business includes a connection waiver request for 503 Bartlett Avenue and awarding engineering design for the 7th Street West Project. The consent agenda includes appointments to committees.
- Public hearing and presentation of the 2025 City of Altoona Budget
- Discuss/consider approval of Resolution 11A-24 approving the 2025 budget
- Don and Kim Bauer connection waiver request for 503 Bartlett Avenue
- Awarding engineering design for the 7th Street West Project
- Mayoral appointment of Council Member Susan Rowe to Housing Authority and Dale Stuber to Personnel Committee
Budget Committee Meeting
The Budget Committee will discuss and consider a recommendation to the Common Council regarding the final 2025 budget rates and the mill rate. The meeting is held at City Hall.
- Review of 2025 proposed budgets and mill rate
- Consideration of recommendation to Council for Final 2025 Budget rates
- Meeting location: Council Chambers at Altoona City Hall, 1303 Lynn Avenue
Plan Commission Meeting
The Altoona Plan Commission will review a Conditional Use Permit application for an automotive dealership on Parcel 1820122709272202038. The meeting includes a public hearing and a discussion on approval or denial of the permit.
- Public hearing for Galaxy Auto dealership permit
- Consider approval/denial of Galaxy Auto Conditional Use Permit
- Review of September 10, 2024 Plan Commission minutes
City Council Meeting
The Altoona City Council will hold a regular meeting with standard procedural items and a consent agenda. New business includes a tourism report, reconsideration of a conduit lease agreement involving TDS Metrocom and the cities of Altoona and Eau Claire, an access agreement with Beth & Tory Luck for a specific parcel, and a proposal for storm sewer outfall repairs.
- Reconsideration of Reciprocal Conduit Lease Agreement between TDS Metrocom, LLC, City of Altoona, and City of Eau Claire
- Access agreement with Beth & Tory Luck relating to parcel 201103310090
- Haas Inc. proposal for storm sewer outfall repairs
- Tourism report from Visit Eau Claire
- Approval of minutes from October 10, 2024 regular meeting
Budget Committee Meeting
The Budget Committee will review the second draft of the 2025 General Fund Budget and the TIF 2, 3, and 4 budgets. The meeting is held at Altoona City Hall.
- Review of 2025 General Fund Budget 2nd draft
- Review of TIF 2, 3, and 4 Budgets
- Meeting at Altoona City Hall, 1303 Lynn Avenue
City Council Meeting
The Altoona City Council will review the 2025 special charge for recycling and consider an amendment to a liquor license for a hockey fundraiser. The council will also discuss a housing grant application and approve a contract amendment for SEH services.
- Approve 2025 special charge for recycling
- Amend liquor license for Rolly's Coach Club
- Public hearing on housing grant application
- Approve SEH contract services amendment
- Approve Additional Services by Containers Up
Budget Meeting
The Altoona Common Council will meet to review proposed budgets for the 2025 fiscal year, specifically the Library and General Fund. The meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
- Review of 2025 proposed Library Budget
- Review of 2025 proposed General Fund Budget
- Meeting held at Altoona City Hall, 1303 Lynn Avenue
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several items including a resolution to amend the 2024 capital projects budget. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Lake Road Townhomes Development and a HUD PRO Housing grant application.
- Resolution 9A-24: amending the 2024 capital projects budget
- Amending the agreement with Tom Toy for the Lake Road Townhomes Development
- Application for HUD PRO Housing grant
- Update on Phase I of the zoning/development Code Rewrite
Budget Committee Meeting
The Budget Committee will meet to review proposed budgets for water, sewer, and storm services for 2025. The meeting is scheduled for September 26, 2024, at City Hall.
- Review of 2025 Water/Sewer/Storm Budgets
- Meeting at Council Chambers, 1303 Lynn Avenue
- Call to Order and Roll Call
- Adjournment
- Civility Project tools adopted by Resolution 3B-15
Board of Review
The Altoona Board of Review will meet to review the Assessment Roll and perform statutory duties. The agenda includes swearing in the Assessor and considering a schedule for additional review dates.
- Review Assessment Roll and perform statutory duties
- Consider scheduling additional Board of Review dates
- Swear in Assessor
- Meeting at Council Chambers, 1303 Lynn Avenue
- City Clerk: Cindy Bauer
Budget Committee Meeting
The Budget Committee will meet to finalize the 2025 Capital Budget and the 2025 Debt Service Budget. The meeting includes a presentation on future debt service payments for 2025 Capital Projects and a discussion regarding the closure of TID #3.
- Presentation by Financial Advisor Sean Lentz on 2025 Capital Projects debt service payments
- Discussion on TID #3 Closure
- Finalization of 2025 Capital Budget
- Finalization of 2025 Debt Service Budget
Plan Commission Meeting
The Plan Commission will discuss the approval or denial of a site plan application for Lot 2 of Bartlett Crossing. The body will also receive an update and hold a discussion regarding Phase I of the zoning and development code rewrite.
- Site Plan application for Lot 2 of Bartlett Crossing
- Phase I of the zoning / development code rewrite
City Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss a rezone ordinance and an intergovernmental agreement regarding the Town of Washington's plans to incorporate. The meeting also includes a contract award for The Yard and a union contract side letter.
- Adoption of Wetland B rezone ordinance, Ordinance 8B-24
- Intergovernmental agreement with Town of Washington regarding incorporation plans
- Contract award for ADM2022-05B The Yard
- Side letter agreement to WPPA union contract for post-retirement health care PEHP account
- Tourism report from Visit Eau Claire
Budget Committee Meeting
The Altoona Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the budget process and proposed capital projects for 2025. No specific project details or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order and roll call.
- Budget process overview discussion
- Proposed 2025 capital projects review
Finance Committee Meeting
The Altoona Finance Committee will discuss and consider a recommendation to the Common Council regarding approval of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for 2023. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from August 2023 and routine business. No other major items are on the agenda.
- Discuss/consider recommendation to Council on 2023 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
- Approval of minutes from August 24, 2023 Finance Committee meeting
City Council Meeting
The Altoona City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approval or denial of the Whitetail Woods wetland rezone petition. Other business includes approval of the 2023 annual financial report, an ordinance updating stop sign locations, a conduit lease agreement with TDS Metrocom, and a strategic discussion on the affordable housing fund.
- Public hearing and vote on Whitetail Woods wetland rezone petition
- Consider Resolution 8A-24 to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for 2023
- Consider Ordinance 8A-24 amending Chapter 10.24 to update stop sign locations
- Discuss/approve Reciprocal Conduit Lease Agreement with TDS Metrocom, LLC and City of Eau Claire
- Strategic thinking session on Affordable Housing Fund with possible action
Plan Commission Meeting (Replaces 8/13/2024)
The Altoona Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Whitetail Woods outlot 2. They will also discuss a recommendation to City Council on a wetland rezone petition for Whitetail Woods. Additionally, the commission will consider a site plan application for 402 4th St E Unit 1 (formerly 1003 Hayden Avenue). The meeting includes approval of minutes from July 9, 2024.
- Public hearing and decision on Conditional Use Permit for Whitetail Woods outlot 2
- Discuss/consider recommendation of approval/denial of Whitetail Woods wetland rezone petition to City Council
- Discuss/consider approval/denial of site plan application for 402 4th St E Unit 1 (parcel 1820122709234102082)
- Approval of July 9, 2024 Plan Commission meeting minutes
City Council Meeting
The Altoona City Council will discuss acknowledging a wetland rezone petition and scheduling a Plan Commission meeting and public hearing for August 2024. They also plan to convene in closed session to discuss litigation involving the Fall Creek School District detachment and Town of Washington incorporation, an amendment to the WPPA union contract on post-retirement insurance, and the City Administrator contract. A consent agenda includes appointing Council Member Dylan Green to multiple committees. An Energy Action Plan progress report will be presented.
- Discuss/consider acknowledgement of wetland rezone petition and set public hearing for August 8, 2024
- Closed session on litigation: Fall Creek School District detachment and Town of Washington incorporation
- Closed session on amendment to WPPA union contract regarding post-retirement insurance
- Closed session on City Administrator contract
- Consent agenda: mayoral appointment of Council Member Dylan Green to Housing Authority, Personnel, and Business Park Development Review Committees
Joint Library Board and City Council Meeting (ZOOM)
The Altoona City Council and Library Board will meet to discuss and vote on a resolution to secure matching funds for a $4.9 million Flexible Facilities Program grant. The grant would fund a library renovation adding over 11,000 square feet of space, including classrooms and a telemedicine room. The City must commit $223,237 from general fund reserves to meet the matching requirement.
- Discussion of Flexible Facilities Program grant application
- Library Board to vote on Resolution 7A-24 (L) for $442,763 match
- City Council to vote on Resolution 7A-24 for $223,237 match and 5-year support plan
- Library renovation project includes 2 classrooms, computer labs, and telemedicine room
- Grant deadline is July 11, 2024
City Council Meeting
The Altoona City Council will convene to discuss filling a vacant Council Member position for District 3 and consider a preliminary plat for a development called Whitetail Woods. The meeting will also include the approval of prior minutes and reports from department heads.
- Discuss appointment of Council Member for District 3, Wards 4 and 5
- Discuss approval of Preliminary Plat Whitetail Woods on Nine Mile Creek Road
- Discuss disposition of Fire Department items to the Historical Society
- Approve minutes of the June 27, 2024 Regular Council Meeting
- Reports from City Officers and Committees
Plan Commission Meeting
The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss a preliminary plat for the Whitetail Woods development. The body will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.
- Public hearing for Whitetail Woods plat on Nine Mile Creek Road
- Discussion on recommendation for Whitetail Woods plat approval
- Approval of May 14, 2024 Plan Commission minutes
City Council Meeting
The Altoona Common Council will consider approving a wastewater compliance report, amending the emergency operations plan, and purchasing a water tender truck for 2025. The council will also discuss a contract for a fire deployment analysis and fill a vacant committee seat.
- Approval of wastewater compliance report (Resolution 6B-24)
- Amendment to City Emergency Operations Plan (Resolution 6C-24)
- Purchase of a water tender (fire tanker truck) for 2025
- Contract with Center for Public Safety Management for fire deployment analysis
- Mayoral appointment to Personnel Committee and Zoning Board of Appeals
City Council Meeting
The Altoona City Council will discuss and consider several ordinances, including rezoning a parcel on 3rd Street East from Public and Conservancy to R2 (Two-Family Dwelling). They will also vote on updates to water rates, a maintenance agreement with Eau Claire for fire apparatus repairs, and amendments to codes on obstructions and meters. Additionally, the council will approve liquor and tobacco licenses and issue a Juneteenth proclamation.
- Rezoning of Parcel #1820122709261400014 (3rd Street East) from Public and Conservancy to R2 via Ordinance 6A-24
- Water rate increases through Ordinance 6D-24 amending the City's Fee Schedule
- Maintenance Agreement with City of Eau Claire for repairing Altoona Fire Apparatus
- Ordinance 6B-24 amending Chapter 12.20 on obstructions and encroachments
- Ordinance 6C-24 amending Chapter 13.16 'Meters'
Initial Board of Review Meeting
The Altoona Board of Review will meet to select a chairperson and vice-chairperson, verify training requirements, and vote to adjourn until September 19, 2024, when the assessment roll is completed.
- Selection of Chairperson
- Selection of Vice-Chairperson
- Verify mandatory Training Requirements
- Motion to adjourn to September 19, 2024
- Meeting at Council Chambers, 1303 Lynn Avenue
City Council Meeting
The Altoona City Council will consider a public hearing to rezone a property on 3rd Street East for two-family dwellings, approve an ADA restroom enclosure at Perseverance Park, and authorize street improvements on Fairfax Street. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss purchasing properties on Lynn Avenue.
- Public hearing to rezone Parcel #1820122709261400014 (3rd Street East) to R2 (Two-Family Dwelling)
- Discuss/consider approval of Resolution 5C-24 for Fairfax Street Reconstruction Project
- Discuss/consider approval of Ordinance 5A-24 regarding parking on High Point Drive
- Discuss/consider awarding bid for ADA accessible restroom enclosure at Perseverance Park
- Closed session to discuss purchasing properties at 1312 and 1320 Lynn Avenue
Plan Commission Meeting
The Altoona Plan Commission will review a rezone application at 3rd Street East and a site plan for Lot 1 Bartlett Crossing. The commission will also provide a preliminary consultation on the Whitetail Woods plat. The meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
- Review rezone application at 3rd Street East
- Review site plan for Lot 1 Bartlett Crossing
- Preliminary consultation on Whitetail Woods plat
- Approve minutes from April 9, 2024 meeting
- Public hearing on rezone set for May 23, 2024
City Council Meeting
The Altoona City Council will consider authorizing street and utility improvements for the Fairfax Street Reconstruction project, including levying special assessments. The body will also discuss approving contracts for Cinder City Park playground equipment and Container Park exhaust systems, and appointing a City Attorney and Assessor.
- Public hearing for Fairfax Street Reconstruction project
- Contract award for Cinder City Park playground equipment
- Contract award for Container Park restaurant exhaust systems
- Appointment of City Attorney for a two-year term
- Appointment of Assessor for a two-year term
Budget Meeting Part 2
This is the second part of the city's budget meeting. The main item is a presentation and discussion on the Public Service Commission water utility rate case. No other substantive budget decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation and discussion on the Public Service Commission Water Utility Rate Case