Menomonie public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council approved the 2023 bond construction fund budget and the Recreation Department's revised fee schedule. The council also authorized a grant application for the Menomonie Public Library and approved several budget transfers for the Fire Department and advertising.

• Approved 2023 bond construction fund budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 revised fee schedule for the Recreation Department (unanimous)
• Approved Menomonie Public Library’s WEDC Vibrant Spaces grant application
• Approved $1,500 tools supplies and $1,850 training materials budget transfers for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 budget transfer from Contingency to Advertising & Promotions (unanimous)
• Approved $130,728.47 in general claims and $3,366.99 in parking utility claims (unanimous)
• Approved temporary Class B beer license for UW-Stout Athletics (unanimous)
• Approved Wolske Bay holiday light display ribbon cutting for Dec 22, 2022 (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission recommended that the City Council approve a rezoning request for a proposed coffee facility. The commission also approved a residential certified survey map for a property on Meadow Hill Drive.

• Recommended City Council approval to rezone South 60’ of Lots 13 and 14, Block 1, Oak Park Addition from Single Family District (R-1) to Local Commercial District (B-2) (4-2)
• Approved Lots 1 and 2 residential CSM for Dale and Barb Lyon at 1231 Meadow Hill Drive
• Approved minutes of the October 24, 2022 meeting

City Council

The City Council approved the 2023 operating budgets for Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste, and Stormwater utilities, as well as TIDs #12-17. Several ARPA-funded expenditures were authorized for community projects and emergency equipment. The council also approved a series of vendor claims totaling over $291,000.

• Approved 2023 operating budgets for Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste, and Stormwater utilities
• Approved 2023 Tax Increment District operating budgets for TIDS #12-17
• Approved $20,000 ARPA funds for Dunn County Historical Society solar array project
• Approved $10,000 ARPA funds for Evergreen Cemetery Association seal coating project
• Awarded $25,100 contract to Skid Steer Guy, LLC for C-3 building demolition
• Approved $33,500 for Fire Department equipment and $37,437.58 for two LUCAS CPR devices
• Approved 90-day temporary trailer storage extension for Stepping Stones of Dunn County, Inc.
• Approved 2023-2024 Construction Fund capital budget (Chase abstained)

Tourism Board

The commission approved the 2023 tourism budget and extended the management contract with the Greater Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce through 2025. New funding levels for management fees were established, including a specific allocation for interns.

• Approved July 27, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved funding up to $162,000 in management fees from 2023 tourism contract revenues, including $12,000 for intern positions
• Decided Greater Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce will be reimbursed only for "actual" tourism management fees monthly starting in 2023
• Approved 2023 Greater Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce tourism budget with adjustments to intern expenses and a total increase to $162,000
• Extended contract with Greater Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce through 2025

Airport Commission

The Commission voted to begin the design process for an airport-owned transient aircraft hangar in 2023 for 2024 construction. Members also endorsed nine areas of interest within the Airport Master Plan scope of work and defined the Technical Advisory Group's composition.

• Approved starting Transient Hangar Design in 2023 for 2024 construction
• Endorsed nine areas of interest in the Airport Master Plan scope of work
• Agreed on Technical Advisory Group membership including City Staff, City Council, and local stakeholders
• Accepted October 26, 2022 minutes by consensus

City Council

The City Council approved the 2023 general fund operating budget and a tax levy of $7,435,000. The council also authorized funding for the Mabel Tainter Board and Main Street of Menomonie. Other actions included approving a contract extension for electrical inspections and paying city claims.

• Adopted 2023 general fund operating budget and tax levy of $7,435,000 (Unanimous)
• Required reinstatement of voting rights for city representative on Mabel Tainter Board to receive $60,000 funding (5-2)
• Approved 2023 Business Improvement District (Main Street of Menomonie, Inc.) operating plan (Unanimous)
• Increased Main Street of Menomonie, Inc. additional subsidy request by $5,000 to a total of $25,000 for 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Wakanda Park Parade of Lights special event (Unanimous)
• Approved contract extension through December 31, 2025 with Melstrom Inspections, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $330,514.62 and parking utility claims of $882.68 (Unanimous)
• Approved massage therapy and transient merchant licenses (Unanimous)

Urban Forestry

The board was notified that the DNR selected the city's project for grant funding, with work eligible to begin January 1, 2023. The board reviewed proposed ordinance changes and discussed a memorial for former member John Anshus. No votes were taken on these items; further review is scheduled for January.

• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Tabled ordinance changes for administration and DNR review
• Tabled John Anshus memorial location and species selection

City Council

The City Council awarded a construction contract for road work and approved several administrative updates, including a revised employee handbook. A rezoning request for the Oak Park Addition was referred to the Plan Commission. No action was taken on the proposed 2023 general fund operating and debt service budgets.

• Awarded $1,248,980.70 contract to Albrightson Excavating, Inc. for Schneider Avenue and Lookout Road construction (unanimous)
• Referred Oak Park Addition rezoning ordinance to the Plan Commission (unanimous)
• Approved revised WI DOT 2022 functional road classification map (unanimous)
• Approved revised city of Menomonie employee handbook (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 invoices and personal property write-offs (unanimous)
• Approved $700 internal budget transfer for Inspection Department printer supplies (unanimous)
• Approved Community Services Department sale of surplus items (unanimous)
• Approved temporary beer license for Menomonie Youth Hockey Association and tobacco license for YN Tobacco, LLC

City Council

The City Council approved a construction contract for road work and updated the city employee handbook. A rezoning request for the Oak Park Addition was referred to the Plan Commission, and no action was taken on the 2023 general fund budgets.

• Awarded Albrightson Excavating, Inc. a $1,248,980.70 contract for Schneider Avenue and Lookout Road construction (Unanimous)
• Referred Oak Park Addition rezoning ordinance to the Plan Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved revised WI DOT 2022 functional road classification map (Unanimous)
• Approved revised city of Menomonie employee handbook (Unanimous)
• Approved 2021 invoices and personal property write-offs (Unanimous)
• Approved $700 internal budget transfer for Inspection Department printer supplies (Unanimous)
• Approved Community Services Department sale of surplus items (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary beer license for Menomonie Youth Hockey Association and tobacco license for YN Tobacco, LLC

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will conduct interviews for a Lieutenant position, followed by a closed session to discuss personnel matters. No other substantive decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Interviews for Lieutenant position

The commission promoted Kissh to the position of Lieutenant and established an eligibility list for future promotions. The commission also designated Ley as Interim President during Ron Sandfort's upcoming absence.

• Promoted Kissh to Lieutenant position
• Created eligibility list for Nessel and McCulloch in that priority order
• Assigned Ley to Interim President position effective December 22, 2022
• Approved September 29, 2022 minutes

Airport Commission

The Commission approved a daily airport checklist developed by Airport Manager Gibson. Members received an update regarding the Bureau of Aeronautics' selection process for the KLUM Master Plan consultant.

• Approved September 21, 2022 minutes
• Approved Airport Daily Checklist developed by Airport Manager Gibson

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission approved a Certified Survey Map (CSM) to create Lot 1 from existing lots for Nodolf Flory, LLP. The meeting included approval of prior minutes and no public comments or hearings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Lot 1 CSM from Lot 6 CSM 2019 and Lot 1 CSM 1269 for Nodolf Flory, LLP (unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

The commission will conduct an interview for a Patrol Officer. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c).

• Interview for Patrol Officer
• Closed session regarding personnel matters

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission is meeting to conduct an interview for the Fire Department Captain position. The body will also hold a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Interview for Fire Department Captain position
• Closed session regarding personnel matters

Parking Utility

The Parking Utility is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on parking meter rates, locations, and signage. Members of the Common Council may be present to gather information, though they will not take formal action.

• Review of parking meter rates, locations, and signage

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to interview candidates for patrol officer positions and elect officers. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Interviews for Patrol Officer candidates
• Election of officers
• Closed session regarding personnel matters

Parking Utility

The Parking Utility will meet to discuss a quote from IPS Group for new parking meters. The body may take action on this item during the meeting.

• Review of IPS Group quote for new parking meters

Parking Utility

The Parking Utility will discuss on-street and lot parking designations and delivery methods. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding monthly rates and permittee upcharging.

• Review of on-street and lot parking designations, uses, and delivery methods
• Review of monthly rates and upcharging by permittees

Parking Utility

The Parking Utility will discuss on-street and lot parking uses and delivery methods. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding monthly rates and upcharging by permittees.

• Review of all on-street and lot parking designations, uses and delivery methods
• Review of monthly rates and upcharging by permittees

Police & Fire Commission

The commission will review the minutes from the December 7, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes interviews for patrol officer candidates and a closed session regarding personnel matters.

• Interview Patrol Officer Candidates
• Closed session to discuss personnel matters

Parking Utility

The Parking Utility is meeting to discuss the designations, uses, and delivery methods for all on-street and lot parking. No formal actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion of on-street and lot parking designations, uses, and delivery methods