Eau Claire public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meeting - Tuesday
The City Council will vote on creating a short-term rental license requirement and an advisory resolution requesting state and federal help to address homelessness. Several zoning changes are proposed, including a rezoning at 6325 Sculy Drive and a multi-family development at 5400 Old Town Hall Road. The council will also approve special assessment improvement schedules and authorize alley and street improvements. A work session will follow to discuss homeless encampments and city response.
- Ordinance creating a short-term rental license requirement (Section 5.66 of Municipal Code)
- Advisory resolution requesting state and federal assistance for homelessness
- Rezoning of 6325 Sculy Drive from R-3P & C-3P to C-3
- Preliminary resolutions for special assessments on six alleys and three streets, with hearings set for January 27, 2025
- Agreement with Center Ice Club Foundation for fermented malt beverage sales at Hobbs Ice Center
City Council Meeting - Monday
The City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning 6325 Sculy Drive from R-3P & C-3P to C-3, and on amending zoning definitions to remove the conditional use permit requirement for bed-and-breakfast operations. A public discussion will follow on a proposed ordinance creating a short-term rental license requirement. The meeting also includes a public comment period for citywide concerns.
- Public hearing on rezoning 6325 Sculy Drive (Z-1749-24)
- Public hearing on amending zoning code definitions for Bed and Breakfast and creating definition for Tourist Rooming Houses
- Public discussion on ordinance to create a short-term rental license requirement (Section 5.66)
- Public comment period for citywide topics (20 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker)
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission will hold public hearings regarding a city-wide short-term rental ordinance and a bed and breakfast permit. The body will also review a rezoning request and site plan for warehouse flex space.
- Proposed city-wide short-term rental ordinance
- Rezoning (Z-1749-24) from C-3P & R-3P to C-3 at 6325 Sculy Drive
- Site plan (SP-2416) for warehouse flex space at 6325 Sculy Drive
- Conditional Use Permit (CZ-2417) for a bed and breakfast at 1318 Hogeboom Avenue
- P-8-24 Wild Turkey Ridge Preliminary Plat – Town of Pleasant Valley
City Council Meeting - Tuesday
The City Council will vote on a collective bargaining agreement with the Professional Police Officer's Association Local 9. It will also consider authorizing up to $16.4 million in Waterworks System Revenue Bonds, accepting a grant for hazardous materials detection equipment, and several zoning and ordinance changes. A work session on microtransit in the North Zone is scheduled after the legislative session.
- Resolution authorizing collective bargaining agreement with Professional Police Officer’s Association, Local 9
- Resolution authorizing $16,395,208 Waterworks System Revenue Bonds, Series 2024
- Ordinance creating Section 5.66 to establish a short term rental license requirement
- Ordinance to rezone property at 6325 Sculy Drive from R-3P and C-3P to C-3
- Ordinance amending truck traffic regulations to limit thru truck traffic on Sheridan Road
City Council Meeting - Monday
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a commercial setback reduction at 2832 Damon Street. Additional discussions include ordinances for truck traffic on Sheridan Road, street excavation guarantees, parking restrictions, and downtown stop intersections.
- Public hearing: General Development Plan amendment for 2832 Damon Street
- Discussion: Truck traffic regulations on Sheridan Road
- Discussion: Adjusting guarantee amounts for street excavations and openings
- Discussion: Adding to parking restrictions in the city definitions
- Discussion: Amending stop intersections at various downtown intersections
Redevelopment Authority
The Redevelopment Authority will consider a request to extend a memorandum of understanding for the Riverside site. The body will also review a staff presentation on future focus areas and receive an update on the EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant.
- Request from Moeding Partners to extend the MOU for the Riverside site by 90 days
- Staff presentation and discussion regarding future RDA focus areas
- EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant update
Plan Commission
The Eau Claire Plan Commission will meet to approve minutes from November 4 and discuss site plans for a parking lot addition at Northtrail Auto Sales and a new commercial building for 7 Brew Coffee. The body will also review its annual work plan.
- Approval of November 4, 2024, Plan Commission minutes
- Site Plan – Parking Lot Addition at 3702 Gateway Drive (Northtrail Auto Sales)
- Site Plan – Commercial building at 3702 Gateway Drive (7 Brew Coffee)
- Annual Work Plan review
- City Council to observe meeting for informational purposes
Housing Opportunities Commission
The Housing Opportunities Commission will review its 2024 work plan, including ARPA funding and regional housing conference updates. The body will also discuss future agenda items such as zoning updates, mobile home communities, and potential partnerships with neighboring municipalities.
- Approval of July through October 2024 meeting minutes
- Review of 2024 Work Plan and 2025 Work Plan
- Discussion on CIP and ARPA funding
- Review of 2024 Housing Development Permits and Eviction Data
- Discussion on Mobile/Modular Home and Tiny Home Communities
City Council Meeting - Tuesday
The council will vote on adopting the 2025 budgets for the General Fund, library, health department, utilities, and numerous tax increment districts. They will also set the 2024 tax levies and rates, approve a water utility rate increase application, and amend the schedule of fees and licenses. Other items include a commercial setback reduction on Damon Street, truck traffic restrictions on Sheridan Road, and various ordinance changes.
- 2025 budget adoption for General Fund, library, health department, and 20+ other funds and utilities
- Setting 2024 tax levies and tax rates for properties in Eau Claire and Chippewa counties
- Resolution authorizing application to Wisconsin Public Service Commission for water utility rate increase
- Amending Schedule of Fees and Licenses effective Jan 1, 2025
- Ordinance limiting thru truck traffic on Sheridan Road
City Council Meeting - Monday
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025 Proposed Operating Budget and discuss amendments to the Schedule of Fees and Licenses effective January 1, 2025. The meeting will also include a public comment period and a closed session to discuss collective bargaining matters with the Fire Fighters, Amalgamated Transit Union, and Police Patrol unions.
- Public hearing on 2025 Proposed Operating Budget
- Public discussion on Schedule of Fees and Licenses amendments
- Closed session for collective bargaining negotiations
- Public comment period (up to 20 minutes)
- Meeting held at 203 S. Farwell Street
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning amendment to adjust the Highway 93 setback for a proposed Scooters Coffee at 2832 Damon Street, alongside a site plan review. A separate public hearing will consider a conditional use permit for a bed and breakfast at 1303 Main Street. Consent items include approval of prior meeting minutes and a final plat for Wheaton Wildflowers. The commission will also discuss the 2025 meeting schedule.
- Public hearing: Rezoning amendment (Z-744-89 Amd) and site plan (SP-2413) for Scooters Coffee at 2832 Damon Street, requesting a Highway 93 setback reduction from 55 to 50 feet
- Public hearing: Conditional use permit (CZ-2416) for a bed and breakfast in R-2 zoning, applicant Knoops, location 1303 Main Street
- Consent agenda: Approval of October 14, 2024, Plan Commission minutes
- Consent agenda: Final plat P-5-24 Wheaton Wildflowers, 20th Street, Town of Wheaton
- Public discussion of the 2025 Plan Commission schedule
City Council Meeting - Tuesday
The Eau Claire City Council will consider third-quarter budget adjustments requiring a two-thirds vote, a rezoning of 3053 McMillen Street from industrial to low-density housing, and authorization of easements for the Menomonie Street Trail. They will also vote on accepting a donation for free paratransit rides on Election Day and a development agreement for street and utility improvements in Prairie West II. Several license approvals and the introduction of a revised fee schedule are on the consent agenda.
- Resolution for 2024 third-quarter budget adjustments (requires 2/3 vote)
- Ordinance rezoning 3053 McMillen Street from I-1 to R-1 for low-density housing
- Resolution authorizing permanent and temporary easements for Menomonie Street Trail construction
- Resolution accepting donation from Joining Our Neighbors Advancing Hope for free paratransit rides on Election Day
- Resolution authorizing development agreement with Wurzer Builders, Inc. for Prairie West II improvements
City Council Meeting - Monday
The Eau Claire City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone a property at 3053 McMillen Street from industrial to low-density housing. The meeting will also include a public comment period and a notice of a second meeting on Tuesday, October 22.
- Public hearing on ordinance Z-1748-24 to rezone 3053 McMillen Street from I-1 to R-1
- Public hearing to amend the Eau Claire Comprehensive Plan from Industrial to Low Density Housing
- Notice of a second City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
Redevelopment Authority
The Redevelopment Authority will review and approve minutes from June 2024 and financials. The board will discuss future areas of focus, including a staff presentation and process outline. An update on Cannery Park developments and an EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant update are also on the agenda.
- Update on Cannery Park developments
- Discussion on future RDA areas of focus with staff presentation
- EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant update
- Review and approval of financials
- Public comment for non-public-hearing items
Plan Commission
The Eau Claire Plan Commission will meet to approve minutes, consider a rezoning request for residential use, and review a warehouse site plan.
- Approval of September 16, 2024, Plan Commission minutes
- Public Hearing: Rezoning (Z-1748-24) I-1 to R-1 at 3053 McMillen Street
- Site Plan (SP-2412) for a warehouse on Continental Drive
- Review of Plan Commission Work Plan
- Easements: Menomonie Street underpass
Housing Opportunities Commission
The Housing Opportunities Commission will approve meeting minutes and discuss the 2024 work plan, including CIP and ARPA funding. Staff will provide updates on housing development permits, eviction data, and the Day Resource Center.
- Approval of July, August, and September 2024 meeting minutes
- Discussion of 2024 Work Plan and CIP and ARPA funding
- Staff updates on 2024 Housing Development Permits and Eviction Data
- Day Resource Center update from Western Dairyland
- Discussion on future agenda items like zoning updates and housing bills
City Council Meeting-Tuesday
The City Council will vote on various permits, event authorizations, and a zoning change. Following the legislative session, the council will hold a work session to discuss the 2025 Proposed Operating Budget.
- Rezoning of 3053 McMillen Street from I-1 to R-1
- Agreement with Eau Claire Express for Carson Park Baseball Stadium dugout renovation
- Acceptance of donations from Amalgamated Transit Union for free rides on November 5 and November 11, 2024
- Full-Service Retail Outlet permit for Bloomer Brewing Company at 100 North Farwell St Suite 114
- Authorization for UWEC Athletics and Eau Claire Express to conduct football events at Carson Park
City Council Budget Work Session - Tuesday
The Eau Claire City Council will hold a legislative session followed by a work session to discuss the 2025 Proposed Operating Budget. During the legislative session, the council will consider free transit rides on Election Day and Veterans Day funded by a union donation, a rezoning at 3053 McMillen Street, an agreement for dugout renovations at Carson Park, and a new taproom permit for Bloomer Brewing Company. The council will also appoint a member to the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Commission.
- Free transit rides on Election Day (Nov 5) sponsored by ATU donation
- Free transit rides on Veterans Day (Nov 11) sponsored by ATU donation
- Rezoning 3053 McMillen Street from I-1 to R-1
- Agreement with Eau Claire Express for Carson Park dugout renovation
- Full-service retail outlet permit for Bloomer Brewing Co. taproom at 100 N Farwell St
City Council Meeting - Monday
The City Council will hold a public discussion on the 2025 Proposed Operating Budget, including Library and Health Department budgets and Special Agency Funding. Following the public meeting, a work session will discuss the Microtransit Design and Feasibility Study by Via Transportation.
- Public discussion on 2025 Proposed Operating Budget
- Library and Health Department budgets review
- Special Agency Funding discussion
- Work session on Microtransit Design and Feasibility Study with Via Transportation
City Council Meeting - Tuesday
The City Council will vote on the issuance of two general obligation promissory notes and an ordinance to amend council salaries. The body is also considering several rezoning requests and the creation of an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Commission.
- Issuance and sale of $9,935,000 and $6,595,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes
- Charter Ordinance amending City Council salaries
- Rezoning of 2507 Sessions Street from R-3 to R-4
- Rezoning and preliminary plat for Orchard Hills on the west side of Mischler Road
- Ordinance creating the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Commission
Housing Opportunities Commission
The Housing Opportunities Commission will meet virtually on September 18, 2024, to discuss updates to the 2024 work plan, including the Point in Time Count, the Regional Housing Conference, and CIP/ARPA funding. The commission will also consider changing its meeting start time to 5:30 PM and hear staff reports on housing permits, eviction data, housing projects (Prairie Heights Tour), and the Day Resource Center. Future agenda items such as zoning updates, mobile/tiny home communities, and housing partnerships will be discussed. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion and direction.
- Point in Time Count update
- Regional Housing Conference workgroup
- CIP and ARPA Funding discussion
- Proposal to change meeting start time to 5:30 PM
- Update on Day Resource Center
City Council Meeting - Monday
The City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding council salaries, rezoning at 2507 Sessions Street, the Orchard Hills subdivision (rezoning and preliminary plat), and allowing fueling stations in the Water Street Commercial District. There will also be a public discussion on creating an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Commission, and a closed session to discuss contract negotiations with Downtown Eau Claire Inc.
- Public hearing on charter ordinance amending City Council salaries (Section 2.04.010)
- Public hearing on rezoning 2507 Sessions Street from R-3 to R-4
- Public hearing on Orchard Hills subdivision: rezoning from TR-1A to R-1, R-2P, R-3, and C-3, and approval of general development plan and preliminary plat
- Public hearing on amending zoning to allow service stations/vehicle fueling stations in the Water Street Commercial District (Z-1541-14 Amd)
- Public discussion on creating Chapter 2.57 - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Commission
Plan Commission
The Eau Claire Plan Commission will hold public hearings to recommend rezoning and site plan approvals for two apartment projects and a general development plan amendment. The body will also approve consent agenda items and discuss future agenda items.
- Approval of September 3, 2024, Plan Commission minutes
- Public hearing for rezoning 2507 Sessions Street to R-4 for two apartment buildings
- Public hearing for rezoning and preliminary plat approval for Orchard Hills subdivision
- Public hearing for Water Street General Development Plan Amendment to allow fueling stations
- Public hearing for conditional use permit for a day care center at 3220 Monroe Street