Prescott public meetings in 2025

Parks and Public Works Committee

The Parks and Public Works Committee will discuss the budget and equipment options for Sunset Park and the status of private well permits. Members will also consider long-term planning for Shane Park Circle and South Water Tower land.

• Review of Sunset Park project budget with $99,260 allocated in the Capital Improvement Plan
• Discussion of private well permits and City Code 563-35 regarding five pending properties
• Proposal to move playground equipment from Shane Park Circle to South Water Tower land
• Review of Sunset Park equipment options: standalone pieces (Option A) or a single large structure (Option B)
• Estimated $29,582 for Sunset Park shade structures, curbing, basketball hoop, benches, tables, and paving

The committee approved the November 17 minutes (3‑0). It approved staff recommendations on private well licenses (3‑0). It voted to forward the Sunset Park concept map and the Option A playground design to the City Council for approval (3‑0). The meeting was then adjourned (3‑0).

• Approved November 17 minutes (3-0)
• Approved staff recommendation on private well licenses (3-0)
• Forwarded Sunset Park concept map and Option A playground plan to Council (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Fire and EMS Commission

The Commission will discuss the process for obtaining 501(c)(3) nonprofit status to expand funding and donation opportunities. The body will also review November 2025 finance reports and activity reports from the Fire Chief and Ambulance Operations.

• Review of the process for obtaining 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
• Discussion of proposed UTV
• Review of November 2025 Finance Reports
• Review of 2025 Billing Log for fire calls

City Council

The City Council will review agreements for the 2025 Façade Improvement Program and a resolution to amend the 2026 fee schedule. The body will also consider accepting public improvements for the Great Rivers Second Addition Development and a transportation grant resolution.

• Façade Improvement Program Agreement for 115 Orange Street (Balsam Cabins & Pontoons LLC)
• Façade Improvement Program Agreement for 139/141 Broad Street (Joe and Tracy Franek)
• Resolution 63-25: Accepting public improvements for Great Rivers Second Addition Development
• Resolution 64-25: Support for WisDOT 2026-2030 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
• Resolution 65-25: Amending the City of Prescott Fee Schedule for 2026

The council approved the façade improvement agreement for 115 Orange Street and sent the 139/141 Broad Street project back to the Plan Commission for review. It also adopted Resolution 63-25 to accept public improvements for the Great Rivers Second Addition, supported the WisDOT Transportation Alternative Program grant, and amended the 2026 city fee schedule. The council cancelled the December 22 meeting and adjourned.

• Approved façade improvement agreement for 115 Orange Street (Balsam Cabins & Pontoons LLC)
• Sent façade improvement agreement for 139/141 Broad Street back to the Plan Commission
• Approved Resolution 63-25 accepting public improvements for Great Rivers Second Addition
• Approved Resolution 64-25 supporting WisDOT TAP grant for pedestrian bridge and trails
• Approved Resolution 65-25 amending the City of Prescott fee schedule for 2026
• Cancelled the scheduled council meeting for Monday, December 22
• Adjourned the council meeting at 6:24 p.m.

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the Director's report and library expenditures. The board will also discuss an agreement and fees regarding the Friends of the Library and determine closed days for 2026.

• Review and approval of library expenditures
• Agreement between the Friends of the Library and Library
• Friends of the Library 501(c)(3) fees
• Determination of 2026 Closed Days

The Prescott Public Library Board accepted the meeting agenda, approved the September 18 minutes, and accepted the Director's and Financial Reports. It voted to pay the non‑profit registration fees for the Friends of the Library. It also approved the list of library closed days for the upcoming year.

• Accepted agenda (motion by Amy Fiege, seconded by Adam Granquist, carried)
• Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (motion by Penny Peterson, seconded by Tasslyn Magnusson, carried)
• Accepted Director's Report (motion by Amy Fiege, seconded by Adam Granquist, carried)
• Paid Friends of the Library registration fees from Board fund (motion by Penny Peterson, seconded by Susan Oney, carried)
• Accepted Financial Reports (motion by Adam Granquist, seconded by Susan Oney, carried)
• Approved list of library closed days (motion by Tasslyn Magnusson, seconded by Adam Granquist, carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Jerry Klasen, seconded by Amy Fiege, carried)

Tourism Committee

The Prescott Tourism Committee will approve minutes from the November 4 meeting, recap the City Council budget presentation, approve a new board member, discuss magazine advertisements, and consider a sponsorship with the Cable Commission.

• Approve minutes from the November 4 meeting
• Recap City Council budget presentation
• Approve new board member
• Discuss magazine ads
• Consider Cable Commission sponsorship

The committee approved the November 4 meeting minutes. A $300 sponsorship for the Cable Commission was also approved. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Approved November 4 meeting minutes
• Approved $300 Cable Commission sponsorship

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review scoring for three business facade improvement projects to recommend funding to the City Council. The body will also discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan, specifically focusing on land use and future growth. Additionally, the commission will receive an update on an assisted living facility at 445 Court Street.

• Facade grant request for 115 Orange Street: $13,030
• Facade grant request for 139/141 Broad Street: $21,209.50
• Facade grant request for 144 Broad Street: $50,000
• Comprehensive Plan review: Chapter 8 (Land Uses) and Chapter 9 (Intergovernmental Cooperation)
• Update on assisted living facility at 445 Court Street

City Council

The Prescott City Council will consider Resolution 62-25 to establish procedures for issuing two open Class B liquor licenses. It will also approve a short‑term rental license application and permitting procedure for 2026 under City Code 635-46. Additional agenda items include a review of the 2024 audit report, notice of the 2026 spring election, and a proposal to cancel the regular council meeting scheduled for December 22.

• Resolution 62-25 establishing procedures for two Class B liquor licenses
• Approval of short‑term rental license application and permitting procedure for 2026 (City Code 635-46)
• Review of 2024 Audit Report by Johnson Block CPAs
• Notice of 2026 Spring Election
• Consideration of cancellation of the regular City Council meeting for Monday, December 22

The council approved Resolution 62‑25 establishing procedures for issuing two open Class B liquor licenses. It also approved the Short‑Term Rental License Application and Permitting Procedure for 2026 under City Code 635‑46. Additional actions included appointing Elizabeth Vetter to the Tourism Committee and canceling the regular council meeting scheduled for December 22, 2025.

• Approved Resolution 62‑25 procedures for two Class B liquor licenses (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved Short‑Term Rental License Application and Permitting Procedure for 2026 (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved appointment of Elizabeth Vetter to the Tourism Committee (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved cancellation of regular council meeting for Monday, Dec 22, 2025 (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved moving to closed session to discuss agreement with Gaughan Companies (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved exiting closed session (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved further discussions with Gaughan Companies and outreach to other marketing firms (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved consent agenda items 1‑6, including bench dedication to Freedom Park (voice vote, no negative votes)

Library Board

The Prescott Public Library Board will review the Director’s report, approve library expenditures, and consider a formal agreement with the Friends of the Library. It will also set the 2026 library closed days and discuss the Friends of the Library 501(c)(3) fee structure. The meeting includes routine reports and the scheduling of issues for the December 18 board meeting.

• Agreement between the Friends of the Library and the Library
• Friends of the Library 501(c)(3) fee discussion
• Approval of library expenditures
• Setting of 2026 closed days for the library
• Issues and assignments for the December 18, 2025 board meeting

Parks and Public Works Committee

The Parks & Public Works Committee will hear a request from Randy Hendrickson concerning stormwater runoff at Sunset Court and a long‑standing property‑line and alley‑vacation issue at 1010 Pearl Street. The committee will also consider a dedication of a bench donated by Dan Geister to be placed in Freedom Park. No other agenda items require action.

• Stormwater runoff concern at Sunset Court (request by Randy Hendrickson)
• Alley vacation and property‑line encroachment issue at 1010 Pearl Street (request by Randy Hendrickson)
• Bench dedication request from Friends of Freedom Park for a bench made by Dan Geister

The Parks and Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting with a 3-0 vote. The committee also approved a motion to forward the Friends of Freedom Park bench dedication request to the City Council, also by a 3-0 vote. No other actions were taken on the stormwater or alley‑vacation concerns raised.

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved forwarding Freedom Park bench dedication to Council (3-0)

Fire and EMS Commission

The Fire and EMS Commission will discuss a service agreement with the City of River Falls for 2026-2030. The body will also consider a resolution to transfer fire fund balances to EMS.

• Agreement for Ambulance Services between City of River Falls and Prescott Fire and EMS Association 2026-2030
• Resolution 02-25 regarding transfer and disbursement of Fire Fun Balance to EMS
• Discussion of proposed UTV purchase
• Review of October 2025 Finance Reports

The board unanimously approved the proposed ambulance services agreement with the City of River Falls for 2026‑2030. It also approved transferring $14,056.00 from the fire fund to the EMS fund to cover the 2026 contract balance. Additionally, the board voted to allow alcohol service at the 2026 Fire Awards Banquet.

• Approved minutes from October 15, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved serving alcohol at the 2026 Fire Awards Banquet (6-0)
• Approved entering closed session to discuss EMS contract (6-0)
• Approved exiting closed session (6-0)
• Approved acceptance of ambulance services agreement with River Falls (6-0)
• Approved transfer of $14,056.00 from fire fund to EMS fund (6-0)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2026 proposed operating budget and consider Resolution 60-25 to establish a water property tax equivalent for the water utility. The council will also vote on Resolution 61-25 to adopt the 2026 General Fund Budget and levy for municipal, debt service, and capital projects. Additional items include equipment modifications on Water Tower #1 for an AT&T lease and two temporary beer/wine licenses for the Prescott Food Pantry fundraising events.

• Approval of equipment modifications on Water Tower #1 for a lease with AT&T
• Approval of two temporary beer/wine licenses for the Prescott Food Pantry fundraising events
• Resolution 60-25 establishing a water property tax equivalent for the water utility
• Resolution 61-25 adopting the 2026 City of Prescott General Fund Budget and levy
• Closed‑session discussion of potential land purchases (Jewell Street extension, public safety building, sale of land in Prescott Business Park) and a mobile home at 713 Hope Street

The council approved its consent agenda, including equipment modifications on Water Tower #1 and two temporary beer/wine licenses for the food pantry. It adopted a $3,000 increase for the Gathering Place, approved a water‑utility tax equivalent, and adopted the 2026 General Fund Budget and levy. Additional actions included approving the Tourism Committee’s 2025 review and 2026 budget, authorizing legal steps to remove a trailer at 713 Hope Street, and entering and exiting a closed session to discuss land purchases.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑9 (including water tower lease and temporary beer/wine licenses) – passed without a negative voice vote
• Approved $3,000 additional funding for the Gathering Place – passed without a negative voice vote
• Approved Resolution 60‑25 establishing water property tax equivalent for the Water Utility – passed without a negative voice vote
• Approved Resolution 61‑25 adopting the 2026 General Fund Budget and levy – passed without a negative voice vote
• Approved Tourism Committee 2025 Year in Review and 2026 budget – passed without a negative voice vote
• Approved City Attorney to prepare summons and complaint to remove trailer at 713 Hope Street – passed without a negative voice vote
• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss land purchases and mobile‑home issue – passed without a negative voice vote
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m. – passed without a negative voice vote

Health and Safety Committee

The committee will review and vote on applications for short‑term rental permits under the revised City Code 635‑46. It will also discuss adding two rapid flashing beacon crosswalk signs, with estimated costs of $14,000‑$18,000 each and required Wisconsin DOT approval. Additional agenda items include reviewing active violations of City Code 635‑57 and addressing front‑yard parking concerns.

• Discuss two additional rapid flashing beacon crosswalk signs (estimated $14,000‑$18,000 each, Wisconsin DOT approval needed)
• Approve short‑term rental applications and permits per revised City Code 635‑46
• Review active violations of City Code 635‑57
• Examine front‑yard parking violations and potential warning letters
• Other business: update on open liquor licenses and Halloween event at 887 Jefferson Street

The Health & Safety Committee approved the September 8, 2025 minutes. It approved reaching out to TAPCO for cost estimates on two rapid flashing beacon crosswalk signs. It also approved the new short‑term rental application process. No motions were made on the liquor license review or the Halloween event, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved September 8, 2025 committee minutes (3-0)
• Approved reaching out to TAPCO for cost estimates for two rapid flashing beacon signs (3-0)
• Approved short‑term rental application process (3-0)
• Discussed open liquor license application process (no decision)
• Discussed Halloween event at 887 Jefferson Street (no decision)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Tourism Committee

The Prescott Tourism Committee will approve the minutes from the October 7 meeting. It will discuss the final contract and plan signed with Linda Shober. The committee will consider appointing a new tourism board member. It will also review integration of the Chamber and tourism website.

• Approve minutes from the October 7 meeting
• Final contract signed with Linda Shober (tourism plan)
• Consider appointment of a new tourism board member
• Discuss Chamber/Tourism website integration

The Prescott Tourism Committee met on November 4, 2025 at First National Bank of River Falls. A motion to approve the October 7 meeting minutes was made and seconded (outcome not recorded). The committee nominated Elizabeth Vetter for the open board position and will send the nomination to the City Council for approval. The contract with Linda Shober is signed, a partial invoice was received, and the new tourism website is scheduled to launch on January 1, 2026.

• Motion to approve October 7 meeting minutes (outcome not recorded)
• Nomination of Elizabeth Vetter forwarded to City Council for approval
• Contract with Linda Shober signed; partial invoice received
• New tourism website slated for launch Jan 1 2026
• Downtown Directory reviewed; suggested changes to parking locations, overnight permits, and addition of Airbnb/VRBO

Plan Commission

The commission voted to approve the site plan and development agreement for Foley Prescott LLC’s expansion at 1750 Ryden Road, and also approved the Pine Meadows multifamily development, including a PUD overlay, land sale, development agreement, and survey maps for the 1600 Pine Street site. Commissioners will review applications for the downtown Façade Improvement Program, which allocates $300,000 in grants. The meeting also includes discussion of draft updates to Chapter 7 (Utilities and Community Facilities) and Chapter 8 (Land Use and Planning for Future Growth) of the Comprehensive Plan.

• Approve site plan and Development Agreement for Foley Prescott LLC, 1750 Ryden Road
• Approve Pine Meadows multifamily site plan, PUD overlay, land sale, Development Agreement, and two Certified Survey Maps for 1600 Pine Street
• Review and score Façade Improvement Program applications (grants up to $50,000, $300,000 total funding)
• Discuss draft Chapter 7 – Utilities and Community Facilities objectives and policies
• Begin review of draft Chapter 8 – Land Use and Planning for Future Growth

The commission approved the October 6, 2025 minutes with a 5‑0 vote. Staff presented the $300,000 façade improvement program for the C‑1 Commercial District, but no decision was made. Commissioners discussed draft updates to the Comprehensive Plan’s utilities and land‑use chapters and agreed to revisit the land‑use chapter at a future meeting. The meeting was adjourned with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved October 6 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Prescott City Council meeting on Oct 27, 2025 will consider several resolutions and agreements. Items include approval of a site‑plan review and development agreement for Foley Prescott LLC at 1750 Ryden Road, and a decision on applying for a TAP grant for a pedestrian study on US Highway 10 and State Highways 29/35. The council will also act on Riverfront Phase 2 change orders for a boat‑launch parking‑lot striping reconfiguration and a new fence, and on a $13,230 purchase of a new 75 HP motor for Well #2. Public comments unrelated to agenda items will be received, but no action will be taken on them.

• Resolution 58-25 approving site‑plan review for 1750 Ryden Road (Foley Prescott LLC)
• Development Agreement with Foley Prescott LLC
• Decision on submitting TAP grant for Transportation Alternative Program pedestrian study on US Highway 10 and State Highways 29/35
• Riverfront Phase 2 change orders: boat‑launch parking‑lot striping reconfiguration and fence addition
• Resolution 59-25 approving purchase and installation of a 75 HP motor for Well #2 for $13,230

The council approved the consent agenda items for the October 13, 2025 City Council minutes, the October 20, 2025 Parks & Public Works Committee minutes, and the October 22, 2025 Fire and EMS Commission minutes. It approved Resolution 58-25 authorizing the site‑plan review for Foley Prescott LLC’s expansion at 1750 Ryden Road and the accompanying development agreement. The council selected Option 1 of the Transportation Alternatives Program pedestrian study for the US Highway 10/State Highway 29‑35 intersection to include in the state grant application. Council members also approved the addition of a decorative fence between Jacques Park and the boat launch parking lot.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑3 (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 58-25 site‑plan review for 1750 Ryden Road (voice vote)
• Approved Development Agreement with Foley Prescott LLC (voice vote)
• Approved Option 1 for TAP pedestrian study at US Hwy 10/State Hwy 29‑35 (voice vote)
• Approved fence addition between Jacques Park and boat launch parking lot (voice vote)

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to conduct routine business. The board will review the Director's report and library expenditures.

• Review and approval of library expenditures
• Review and approval of Director’s report
• Approval of September 18, 2025 meeting minutes

Parks and Public Works Committee

The Parks and Public Works Committee will consider replacing the motor for Well #2, which is aging and may fail, and review options for a fence addition at the Riverfront Phase 2 project.

• Consider options for Well #2 motor replacement ($12,600 new motor or $4,400 rebuild)
• Review Riverfront Phase 2 fence addition between park and boat launch ($19,971)
• Review revised boat launch parking lot layout (21 stalls, diagonal parking)
• Approve minutes from September 15, 2025
• Review Sunset Park concept map

The Parks and Public Works Committee approved the September 22 minutes and then voted to forward several items to the City Council: replacement of Well #2 motor, a revised boat launch parking layout, a decorative fence for the Riverfront Project, and an updated Sunset Park concept map. All motions passed unanimously (3-0). The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 PM.

• Approved September 22 minutes (3-0)
• Forward Well #2 motor replacement ($12,600) to council (3-0)
• Forward Boat Launch Paint Restriping Plan to council (3-0)
• Forward decorative fence item ($19,971) to council (3-0)
• Forward Sunset Park concept map to council (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Fire and EMS Commission

The Commission will review September 2025 finance reports and activity reports from ambulance operations, the Fire Chief, and department administration. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss and consider an EMS contract with the City of River Falls.

• Proposed UTV
• Closed session regarding EMS contract with the City of River Falls
• Review of September 2025 Finance Reports
• 2025 Billing Log for Fire Calls

The board approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (5‑0). Members voted to enter a closed session to discuss the EMS contract with the City of River Falls, and later voted to exit the closed session, both with unanimous support. The commission recommended that Fire Chief Johnson bring a UTV cost estimate and funding options to the next meeting.

• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss EMS contract (unanimous)
• Exited closed session (unanimous)
• Recommended fire chief present UTV cost estimate at next meeting

City Council

The Prescott City Council will consider a series of resolutions and agreements for the Pine Meadows project, including site‑plan review, a Planned Unit Development overlay, and contracts with PM‑Prescott LLC and the Housing Authority. Additional items include a memorandum of understanding with the Housing Authority for parking lot repaving, a land‑survey contract for property at 1054 Wacota Street, and a resolution authorizing temporary sewer shutoff for SV Labs at 1115 Dexter Street.

• Resolution 47-25 – Approve site‑plan review for new multi‑family development at 1600 Pine St and 1541 James St
• Resolution 48-25 – Approve PUD overlay for Pine Meadows development within R‑4 High Density Residential zoning
• Approval of Purchase and Sale Agreement and Development Agreement between City, PM‑Prescott LLC, and Housing Authority
• Resolution 51-25 – Approve MOU with Housing Authority and authorize expenditure for upper parking lot repaving
• Resolution 53-25 – Authorize temporary shutoff of sewer lateral for SV Labs at 1115 Dexter St and set reconnection conditions

The Prescott City Council approved a series of resolutions for the Pine Meadows senior‑housing development, including the site‑plan review, a PUD overlay, purchase and sale agreements, a development agreement, and two certified survey maps. The council also approved a memorandum of understanding for repaving the upper parking lot and a land‑survey contract for property near 1054 Wacota Street. All motions passed without a negative voice vote, with two items recorded as unanimous (5‑0) approvals.

• Approved Resolution 47-25 Site Plan Review for 1600 Pine St & 1541 James St (passed without a negative voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 48-25 PUD overlay for Pine Meadows within R‑4 zoning (passed without a negative voice vote)
• Approved Purchase and Sale Agreement between City, PM‑Prescott LLC, and Housing Authority (passed without a negative voice vote)
• Approved Development Agreement between City, PM‑Prescott LLC, and Housing Authority (passed unanimously, 5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 49-25 Certified Survey Map #1 creating two lots and two outlots (passed without a negative voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 50-25 Certified Survey Map #2 creating Lot 3 and dedicating James Street (passed without a negative voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 51-25 MOU for upper parking lot repaving, city share $19,000 (passed unanimously, 5‑0)
• Approved agreement with Cedar Corporation for land surveying at 1054 Wacota St, $3,708 (passed without a negative voice vote)

Tourism Committee

The Tourism Committee will discuss the 2026 budget and review grant requests from three local organizations. The body will also finalize application letters and print advertisements.

• Grant request for Prescott Food Pantry
• Grant request for Winterfest 2026
• Grant request for St. Croix Valley Stars 4H
• 2026 budget
• Magazine and print advertisements

The board approved the September 2 meeting minutes and accepted proposed changes to reimbursement and grant application procedures. A proposal for magazine print ads was tabled in favor of social‑media promotion. Grants were approved for the Prescott Food Pantry ($ 55 4.25), St. Croix Stars 4H ($ 200) and Winterfest 2026 ($ 5,000). The 2026 tourism budget was approved, raising the marketing allocation and lowering grant‑request funds.

• Approved September 2 meeting minutes (motion by Beth, seconded by Chad)
• Accepted application changes to reimbursement, grant application, and award letter
• Tabled magazine print‑ad proposal in favor of social‑media focus
• Approved Prescott Food Pantry grant $ 55 4.25 (motion by Chad, seconded by Beth)
• Approved St. Croix Stars 4H grant $ 200 (motion by Megan, seconded by Tracy)
• Approved Winterfest 2026 grant $ 5,000 (motion by Megan, seconded by Tracy)
• Approved 2026 tourism budget with increased marketing funds (motion by Megan, seconded by Chad)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider a site plan and development agreement for an industrial expansion by Foley Prescott LLC. The body will also review a proposed multifamily development at 1600 Pine Street, including a PUD overlay and land sale agreements. Additionally, the commission will discuss updates to Chapter 7 of the Comprehensive Plan regarding utilities and community facilities.

• Site plan for 36,374 sq ft expansion of Foley at 1750 Ryden Road
• Development agreement for Foley with incentives totaling $352,038
• Site plan and PUD overlay for multifamily development at 1600 Pine Street
• Purchase and Sale Agreement for Pine Meadows involving the Housing Authority
• Certified Survey Map adjustments for 1240 and 1250 Pearl Street

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. It approved the site plan and development agreement for Foley Prescott LLC’s expansion at 1750 Ryden Road. It also approved the Pine Meadows multifamily development site plan, a PUD overlay, the land purchase and sale agreement, and the development agreement, all with recommendations to City Council. Finally, the commission approved a lot reconfiguration for 1240 and 1250 Pearl Street.

• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved site plan for 1750 Ryden Road, recommendation to Council (5-0)
• Approved Development Agreement with Foley Prescott, LLC, recommendation to Council (5-0)
• Approved Pine Meadows site plan at 1600 Pine Street, recommendation to Council (5-0)
• Approved PUD overlay for Pine Meadows multifamily development, recommendation to Council (5-0)
• Approved Purchase and Sale Agreement for Pine Meadows land, recommendation to Council (5-0)
• Approved Development Agreement for Pine Meadows project, recommendation to Council (5-0)
• Approved lot reconfiguration of 1240 & 1250 Pearl Street (Lot 4 & 5), recommendation to Council (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Prescott Finance Committee will consider the 2026 budget, discussing allocations for water, sewer, storm, public works, parks, fire & EMS, police, library, debt service, court, administration, general fund revenues, capital projects, and TIF districts. The meeting will also include a full review of the budget, levy, mill rate, and unfunded needs, followed by other business before adjourning.

• 2026 Budget Review (overall)
• Water, Sewer, Storm budget discussion
• Public Works/Parks budget discussion
• Fire & EMS budget discussion
• Police Department budget discussion

The committee voted to adopt a 3% plus step increase for city employee salaries and set the new budget for consideration at the November 10, 2025 Council meeting. The motion passed without any negative voice votes. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:30 p.m. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved 3% plus step salary increase (motion passed without negative voice vote)
• Set new budget for review at the November 10, 2025 Council meeting (motion passed without negative voice vote)
• Deferred 3‑stall garage project pending final decision on Public Safety Building
• Confirmed no adjustments to the 2026 Freedom Park budget
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 p.m. (motion passed without negative voice vote)

Fire and EMS Commission

The Prescott Fire and EMS Commission will review July and August 2025 finance reports and activity reports from ambulance operations, the fire chief, and administration. It will discuss borrowing Engine #2 for the 2026‑2027 period and consider the 2026 Fire & EMS budget. The board will also receive an update on the EMS contract with the City of River Falls and Allina and a public request for payment forgiveness of $1,498.

• Public request from Steven Hulse for payment forgiveness of $1,498
• Review of July & August 2025 finance reports
• Discussion of Engine #2 borrowing for 2026/2027
• Consideration of the 2026 Fire & EMS budget
• Update on EMS contract with City of River Falls and Allina

The board unanimously approved the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0). A request from Steve Hulse for fire bill payment forgiveness was denied by consensus of the commission members. The next commission meeting was set for October 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Denied Steve Hulse fire bill forgiveness (consensus)
• Scheduled next meeting for Oct 15, 2025

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a water surplus PFAS pilot study and a pedestrian access agreement. The body will also consider a special event permit for a block party and hold a closed session regarding a police labor agreement.

• Resolution 46-25: Water Surplus PFAS Pilot Study at Well No. 4 for $40,700
• Pine Glen-Pine Coulee Pedestrian Access Agreement with Landmark Conservancy, Inc.
• Special Event Permit: Block Party on October 27, 2025, including closure of College Street
• Closed session to discuss reopening the Labor Agreement with the Prescott Professional Police Association

The council approved the Pine Glen‑Pine Coulee pedestrian access agreement with Landmark Conservancy and approved a $40,700 PFAS pilot study for Well #4. Both motions passed by voice vote with all members voting yes. The consent agenda items, including a special event permit, were also approved. No other actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑6 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Pine Glen‑Pine Coulee Pedestrian Access Agreement (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 46‑25 for PFAS pilot study at Well #4, $40,700 (unanimous voice vote)
• Entered closed session to discuss labor agreement (unanimous voice vote)
• Exited closed session (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:59 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Library Board

The Prescott Public Library Board will consider the Director’s report, library expenditures, and the 2026 Library Budget. The board will discuss the library’s technology policy and a proposed memorandum of understanding with City Hall. Additional items include reviewing statistics for the SRP and the Treasurer’s report.

• Review and action on 2026 Library Budget
• Discussion on Technology Policy
• Discussion on Library/City Hall MOU
• Review and approval of library expenditures
• Review Statistics for SRP

The board accepted the meeting agenda, approved the August 21 minutes, and adopted the director’s and financial reports. A motion to accept the preliminary 2026 library budget was carried. The next meeting was rescheduled to October 23, and the board adjourned at 7:12 p.m.

• Accepted agenda (carried)
• Approved August 21 minutes (carried)
• Accepted Director’s Report (carried)
• Accepted Financial Report (carried)
• Approved preliminary 2026 library budget (carried)
• Moved next meeting to 10/23 (carried; yea: Anne Kressly, Carissa Langer, Tasslyn Magnusson, Susan Oney, Penny Peterson; nay: Jerry Klassen)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:12 p.m. (carried)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss 2026 capital improvement projects, including the City Hall/Library parking lot, police vehicle replacement, public works equipment, Sunset Park ($99,260) and Orrin Road upgrades. It will compare health insurance options, noting a 13.91% increase from Health Partners versus a 4.45% increase from Medica and the associated cost impacts. The committee will consider eliminating the $72,307.29 PILOT forgiveness, restoring the full $110,414.69 contribution to the General Fund. It will also review possible fee changes for compost permits and boat launch passes for 2026.

• Eliminate $72,307.29 water utility PILOT forgiveness, restoring full $110,414.69 contribution
• Review 2026 capital improvement items: City Hall/Library parking lot, police vehicle replacement, public works lawn mower and 3‑stall garage, Sunset Park ($99,260), Orrin Road with sidewalks
• Compare health insurance options: Health Partners 13.91% increase ($66,059.12 impact) vs Medica 4.45% increase ($47,771.85 impact)
• Discuss potential changes to compost permit fees (resident $0‑$20, non‑resident $35‑$55)
• Discuss potential changes to boat launch pass fees (daily $12‑$15.50, resident annual $35, non‑resident annual $50)

The committee unanimously voted 6‑0 to eliminate the $72,307.29 PILOT forgiveness for the Water Fund and asked staff to draft a resolution for the 2026 budget. It approved a $20 fee increase for the compost site (residents $20, non‑residents $55) and raised the daily boat launch fee to $15 while keeping annual passes at $35 for residents and $50 for non‑residents. The committee expressed support for switching city health insurance to Medica, saving $18,287.27, and for moving dental coverage to Delta Dental. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote with no negative votes.

• Eliminate Water Utility PILOT forgiveness ($72,307.29) – vote 6‑0
• Approve $20 increase for compost site fees (residents $20, non‑residents $55)
• Increase daily boat launch fee to $15; keep annual passes $35 (residents) and $50 (non‑residents)
• Support change of city health insurance to Medica, projected $18,287.27 savings
• Support moving dental insurance to Delta Dental
• Adjourn meeting – voice vote, no negative votes

Parks and Public Works Committee

The Parks and Public Works Committee will discuss a pedestrian access agreement with Landmark Conservancy for Pine Glen Cemetery and Pine Coulee. The body will also consider a proposal for a new shelter at Magee Park and conduct site tours of Sunset Park and Well #3.

• Pedestrian access agreement for Pine Glen Cemetery and Pine Coulee with Landmark Conservancy
• Proposal for a 16’ X 24’ shelter at Magee Park with a requested 50/50 cost split ($11,350 city share)
• Discussion of $99,260 budgeted for 2026 Sunset Park improvements
• On-site tour of Well #3 at 809 Hilton Street
• On-site tour of Sunset Park on Tower Road

The committee approved the August 18 minutes unanimously (3‑0). It also approved moving forward with a pedestrian access agreement for Pine Glen Cemetery, again unanimously (3‑0). The committee recommended staff contact the Prescott Lions Club about other possible park improvements since the city has no budgeted funds for the proposed Magee Park shelter. Staff will draft a concept plan for the Sunset Park improvements discussed during the tour.

• Approved August 18 minutes (3-0)
• Approved pedestrian access agreement for Pine Glen Cemetery (3-0)
• Recommended staff communicate with Lions Club about alternative park projects
• Staff to draft concept plan for Sunset Park 2026 updates

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda items (1‑8) by voice vote with no negative votes. The council then approved Ordinance 08-25 and the accompanying zoning map amendments in a first reading, also by voice vote with no negative votes. A concept plan for a Capital Investment Partners development was presented, but no action was taken. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote with no negative votes.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-8 (voice vote, no negative)
• Approved Ordinance 08-25 first reading (voice vote, no negative)
• Approved Zoning Map Amendments (voice vote, no negative)
• Presented Concept Plan for Capital Investment Partners (no action taken)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, no negative)

Health and Safety Committee

The committee will discuss draft criteria and guidelines for issuing two available Class B liquor licenses. The meeting also includes discussions on boat parking, front yard parking codes, and a specific property on Wacota Street.

• Review of draft criteria for issuing a regular Class B license (max $500) and a reserve Class B license (min $10,000)
• Winterized boat parking at Riverfront and Mercord Mill Park
• Front yard parking under City Code 635-57
• Next steps for the 154/1054 Wacota Street property
• Speed limit and parking at Fairy Wonderland Park

The Health & Safety Committee approved the July 14 minutes unanimously. It voted to return the draft Class B liquor license criteria to staff for revision before a council first reading. The committee also approved opening negotiations with Jake H iniker to explore winter boat‑rental agreements. Finally, it approved a survey of the 154/1054 Wacota Street property and a 24‑hour notice to remove items, all by unanimous voice votes.

• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Sent Class B liquor license criteria back to staff for revision and council first reading (3-0)
• Opened negotiations with Jake H iniker for winter boat parking rentals Oct 15–Apr 15 (3-0)
• Surveyed 154/1054 Wacota St. property and ordered 24‑hour notice to remove items (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Plan Commission

The Prescott Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 08-25, which amends City Ordinance Chapter 635-13 to establish new zoning districts. The body will also review a concept plan for senior housing on a one-acre parcel.

• Public hearing on Zoning Map Amendments and Ordinance 08-25
• Consideration of Ordinance 08-25 to amend City Ordinance Chapter 635-13
• Concept Plan Review for senior housing on Pine Street and James Street
• Presentation on Façade Improvement Program
• Approval of August 8, 2025 Plan Commission Minutes

The Planning Commission approved the August 4 minutes unanimously. It recommended Ordinance 08-25 to adopt zoning map amendments and approved those amendments with a 6‑0 vote. The commission also approved a Concept Plan for a 24‑unit senior housing project, recommending it to Council. No public comments were received and the meeting adjourned at 6:36 PM.

• Approved August 4 minutes (6-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 08-25 to Council (6-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment with recommendation to Council (6-0)
• Approved Concept Plan for 24‑unit senior housing with recommendation to Council (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Tourism Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the August 5 meeting. It also approved Fairy Wonderland Park’s request for $500. No other actions were finalized; suggestions for the application form will be revisited at the next meeting.

• Approved August 5th meeting minutes
• Approved Fairy Wonderland Park application for $500

Joint Review Board

The Joint Board of Review will meet to review the 2024 annual reports for Tax Increment Financing Districts 4 and 5. The meeting is scheduled for August 27, 2025, at 4:00 P.M. in Prescott.

• Review of TIF 4 & 5 2024 Annual Reports
• Meeting at Prescott Municipal Building
• Meeting date: August 27, 2025

The board reviewed TIF 4 and TIF 5 reports. No substantive actions were taken. A motion to adjourn was made by Kris Sampson, seconded by Kathy Fuchs, and passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to amend Chapter 352 regarding impact fees. The meeting also includes approvals for Prescott Daze street closures and a CDL reimbursement agreement.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 07-25 to amend Chapter 352 (Impact Fees)
• Approval of street closures for Prescott Daze on September 5-6, 2025
• CDL Certification Reimbursement Agreement for employee Mike Westberg
• Closed session to discuss Development Agreements with Capital Investment Partners and Foley Prescott LLC

The council approved development agreements with Capital Investment Partners and Foley Prescott LLC after a voice vote with all members voting yes. They also approved Ordinance 07-25 to amend Chapter 352 impact fees for multi‑family residences (first reading) by voice vote. Additional actions included approving the Prescott Daze street closures and a CDL certification reimbursement agreement for employee Mike Westberg, each passing without a negative voice vote.

• Approved development agreement with Capital Investment Partners (voice vote, all yes)
• Approved development agreement with Foley Prescott LLC (voice vote, all yes)
• Approved Ordinance 07-25 to amend Chapter 352 impact fees (first reading) (voice vote, all yes)
• Approved Prescott Daze street closures for September 5‑6, 2025 (voice vote, all yes)
• Approved CDL Certification Reimbursement Agreement for employee Mike Westberg (voice vote, all yes)

Library Board

The board accepted the agenda, July 17 minutes, the director’s report and the financial report. The library’s strategic plan was adopted as presented. The board granted $30,000 from the reserve fund to the City of Prescott for parking lot repairs, with a 3‑2 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 pm.

• Agenda accepted (motion carried)
• July 17 minutes approved (motion carried)
• Director’s report accepted (motion carried)
• Financial report accepted (motion carried)
• Strategic plan adopted (motion carried)
• Grant $30,000 from reserve fund to city for parking lot repairs approved (Yea: Oney, Peterson, Klasen; Nay: Kressly, Magnusson; motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 8:16 pm (motion carried)

Parks and Public Works Committee

The Parks and Public Works Committee will review preliminary designs and cost estimates for the Rydeen Road extension. The body will also consider a pilot program for residents to adopt city trees and discuss improvements to Sunset Park.

• Rydeen Road Business Park Extension preliminary design with a total project cost of $2,237,850
• Proposed 2026 Adopt-A-Tree Pilot Program with a $5,000 budget allocation
• Discussion of Sunset Park improvements
• Review of Rydeen Road sewer lift station and stormwater pond layout

The Parks and Public Works Committee unanimously approved the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0). It also unanimously approved forwarding the Adopt‑A‑Tree pilot program to the City Council with a recommendation (3‑0). The committee noted a $99,260 budget for Sunset Park improvements in 2026 and agreed to visit the park to review planned upgrades. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Forwarded Adopt‑A‑Tree pilot program to Council with recommendation (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

City Council

The council approved Ordinance 06-25, which amends Chapter 635 zoning to create separate medium‑density (R‑3) and high‑density (R‑4) residential districts, passing 7‑0. They also authorized the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing on zoning map amendments, including rezoning several city parcels to R‑4, and adopted resolutions for lot consolidation, a library‑tax exemption, a senior‑housing concept plan, city attorney appointments, and a water‑treatment services agreement. All motions passed without a negative voice vote except the water‑services agreement, which passed 7‑0.

• Approved Ordinance 06-25 amending City Ordinance Chapter 635 Zoning (7-0)
• Approved Plan Commission request to hold public hearing on zoning map amendments (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 43-25 to combine Lots 5 and 6 and adjust lot line with Lot 4 (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 44-25 requesting exemption from County Library Tax (voice vote)
• Approved Concept Plan for 445 Court Street senior housing (voice vote)
• Approved appointment of Weld Riley as civil attorney and Heywood, Cari & Anderson as prosecuting attorneys (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 45-25 professional services agreement with CBS Squared for water supply and PFAS treatment (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1‑9 (voice vote)

Board of Review

The Board selected Rob Daugherty as Chairperson and Mike Gerke as Vice‑Chairperson, each by voice vote with no negative response. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:00 p.m. by voice vote with no negative response.

• Rob Daugherty appointed Board of Review Chairperson (voice vote, no negative)
• Mike Gerke appointed Board of Review Vice‑Chairperson (voice vote, no negative)
• Board adjourned at 6:00 p.m. (voice vote, no negative)

Personnel Committee

The committee unanimously approved the May 1 2024 Personnel Committee minutes. It also unanimously recommended that the proposed employee handbook changes be sent to the City Council for consideration. The committee entered a closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85, then later exited that closed session, and finally adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved May 1 2024 Personnel Committee minutes (3‑0)
• Recommended Employee Handbook changes to Council (3‑0)
• Entered closed session for police association negotiations and job evaluation (unanimous)
• Exited closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Fire and EMS Commission

The board voted to approve the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes. The motion was made by Member Most, seconded by Member Keller, and passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled during this meeting.

• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0 unanimous)

Tourism Committee

The Prescott Tourism Committee met on August 5, 2025, to review minutes and discuss several items. A motion was made to approve hiring Linda Shober Marketing with a budget of $15,000 for 2025 and $12,000 for 2026. The committee also talked about a county‑level tourism summit and possible changes to the grant application process. No vote outcomes or formal approvals were recorded in the minutes.

Plan Commission

The Planning Commission approved the July 7 minutes and opened then closed a public hearing on ordinance 06-25. The commission voted 7‑0 to recommend the zoning amendment ordinance, the Linden Road certified survey map, and the 445 Court Street senior‑housing concept plan to City Council. It also approved a recommendation to hold a public hearing on zoning map amendments. The meeting was adjourned at 6:59 PM.

• Approved July 7 minutes (7-0)
• Recommended ordinance 06-25 zoning amendments to Council (7-0)
• Approved Linden Road Certified Survey Map of Lots 4‑5‑6 with recommendation to Council (7-0)
• Approved 445 Court Street senior housing concept plan to Council (7-0)
• Approved recommendation to hold public hearing on Zoning Map Amendments (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Prescott City Council approved the consent agenda items, including a special event permit, blood drive, youth football practice, temporary alcohol license, and a mural request. It also approved the public hearing and Resolution 39-25 to vacate an alley in Block 26, and Resolution 40-25 to transfer retired K‑9 Caesar to Officer Jesse Neely for $1. The council adopted the updated Public Facilities Needs Assessment and Impact Fees Report and set a public hearing for August 25, 2025, and approved plans for the Magee Park pedestrian bridge and a $30,125 water‑main change order for Magee Park.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑9 (no negative voice vote)
• Approved public hearing and Resolution 39-25 to vacate an alley (no negative voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 40-25 transferring retired K‑9 Caesar for $1 (no negative voice vote)
• Approved Updated Public Facilities Needs Assessment and Impact Fees Report; public hearing set for Aug 25, 2025 (no negative voice vote)
• Approved plans and specifications for Magee Park pedestrian bridge (no negative voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 41-25 water‑main extension for Magee Park ($30,125) (no negative voice vote)
• Approved temporary alcohol license for St. Joseph Parish (no negative voice vote)
• Approved youth football team practice at Fairy Wonderland Park (no negative voice vote)

City Council

The council selected Weld Riley to handle civil attorney matters and Heywood, Cari & Anderson for prosecuting work. A motion to adjourn the workshop meeting passed without a negative voice vote. Discussions were held on municipal facility planning and financing, but no decisions were made on those topics.

• Appointed Weld Riley for civil attorney services
• Appointed Heywood, Cari & Anderson as prosecuting attorneys
• Adjourned workshop meeting (motion passed without negative voice vote)

Parks and Public Works Committee

The Prescott Parks & Public Works Committee met on August 18, 2025 and approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting. The committee also reviewed the Rydeen Road preliminary design, the Adopt‑A‑Tree program, and Sunset Park improvements, but no actions or votes were recorded for those items.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (no vote tally recorded)

Library Board

The board accepted the July 17 agenda. They approved the June 19 meeting minutes. They accepted both the director’s report and the financial report. The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m.

• Accepted agenda (motion carried)
• Approved June 19 minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted director’s report (motion carried)
• Accepted financial report (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda items, including special event permits and routine reports. It also approved a reimbursement agreement to cover CDL training costs for a new public works employee. The council authorized the Plan Commission to hold a public hearing on proposed changes to City Code Chapter 635-19. Closed‑session meetings were held to discuss litigation and a subdivision development agreement before the council adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑9 (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved CDL Certification Reimbursement Agreement for Public Works Employees (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved Plan Commission to hold public hearing for proposed changes to City Code Chapter 635-19 (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Entered closed session to discuss litigation and Erickson Subdivision Development Agreement (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Exited closed session (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, no negative votes)

Health and Safety Committee

The Health & Safety Committee approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. It approved a motion to relocate trail signage and prohibit motorized vehicles on city trails. It approved a letter directing the owners/tenant of 154/1054 Wacota Street to clean up the property by September 1, 2025.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved relocation of trail signage and ban on motorized vehicles on trails (3-0)
• Approved issuance of cleanup letter to owners/tenant of 154/1054 Wacota Street (3-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (3-0)

Plan Commission

The Planning Commission approved the June 2, 2025 minutes. It voted to recommend the proposed amendments to Zoning Code Chapter 635‑19, creating a new medium‑density district and revising high‑density standards, and to hold a public hearing on August 4, 2025. It also recommended the vacation of an unimproved alley between Gibbs and Young Streets to City Council. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Recommended zoning code Chapter 635‑19 amendments to City Council and schedule public hearing Aug 4, 2025 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of alley vacation between Gibbs and Young St. to City Council (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Tourism Committee

The committee reviewed a proposal for a new tourism website and annual marketing services costing $15,000 for design and $12,000 per year for marketing. A motion to approve the website design and marketing contract was made and seconded, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. The meeting also noted that an updated city map for brochures will be ready next month.

City Council

The Prescott City Council approved the consent agenda, including several permits and committee minutes. It also approved the removal of 19 dead ash trees for $22,900, new parking restrictions on Henry Street, a $28,041 security system contract, a maintenance agreement for the St. Croix River Bridge, the vacation of an alley at 170 Young Street, and the appointment of Dave Hovel to the Police Commission. All motions passed without a negative voice vote.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-8 (voice vote)
• Approved Liquor License and Fermented Malt Beverage Applications (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 36-25 to remove 19 dead ash trees for $22,900 (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 37-25 establishing parking restrictions and striping on Henry Street (voice vote)
• Approved $28,041 security system agreement with Computer Integration Technologies (voice vote)
• Approved maintenance agreement with WisDOT for St. Croix River Bridge project (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 38-25 to vacate unimproved alley at 170 Young Street (voice vote)
• Approved appointment of Dave Hovel to the Police Commission (voice vote)

Library Board

The library board accepted the meeting agenda, approved the April 24 minutes, and adopted the director's and financial reports. It also approved the updated circulation policy and appeal of library charges form. The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.

• Accepted agenda for June 19, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved April 24, 2025 board minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted Director's Report (motion carried)
• Accepted Financial Report (motion carried)
• Approved Circulation Policy and Appeal of Library Charges form (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:38 p.m. (motion carried)

Fire and EMS Commission

The commission approved the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It waived a $1,444 bill for Dennis Marchel, who submitted a disability certificate. The board also authorized Fire Chief Johnson to schedule the Annual Corn Feed.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Waived $1,444 fire incident bill for Dennis Marchel (6-0)
• Authorized Fire Chief Johnson to schedule Annual Corn Feed (6-0)

Parks and Public Works Committee

The Parks and Public Works Committee approved the February 17, 2025 minutes. It voted to forward proposals to the City Council for removing 19 dead trees, vacating the alley at 170 Young Street, and establishing a process for tree and bench dedications. All motions passed unanimously (2‑0).

• Approved February 17 minutes (2-0)
• Forwarded tree removal proposal to City Council (2-0)
• Forwarded alley vacation request for 170 Young Street to City Council (2-0)
• Forwarded tree and bench dedication process proposal to City Council (2-0)

City Council

The Prescott City Council approved the consent agenda items and a resolution informing the Wisconsin DNR about the wastewater plant. It also approved contracts for the public tennis/pickleball courts, an appraisal of a city parcel, and three Riverfront Phase 2 change orders. The council adopted a stormwater pond design contract for Magee Park and approved the water engineering report recommending increased capacity for Well 2.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑12 (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved Resolution 32-25 informing WI DNR about the wastewater plant (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved Agreement with Monarch Paving ($40,050) for tennis/pickleball court grading and paving (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved Resolution 33-25 awarding the tennis/pickleball court reconstruction contract to ATE Recreation ($32,643) (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved Agreement with Pro Appraisals LLC ($350) to appraise Parcel ID 271‑01178‑0200 (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved Riverfront Change Order #1 for additional mill and overlay work ($43,863.30) (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved Resolution 34-25 for a stormwater pond design contract with Cedar Corporation (5‑0 roll‑call vote)
• Approved Resolution 35-25 adopting the water engineering report recommending Well 2 capacity increase (voice vote, no negative votes)

Board of Review

The Board of Review voted to reconvene the meeting on August 7, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. The motion passed without a negative voice vote. The board then adjourned the June 5 meeting at 4:34 p.m., also passing without a negative voice vote.

• Reconvene meeting on Aug 7, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. – passed without a negative voice vote
• Adjourn June 5 meeting at 4:34 p.m. – passed without a negative voice vote

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee unanimously approved the August 8, 2024 meeting minutes and recommended the CDL Employee Agreement for City Council approval. It also set a special meeting on July 30 at 5:00 PM to review the City Administrator’s performance evaluation. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 8, 2024 Personnel Committee Minutes (3‑0)
• Recommended CDL Employee Agreement to City Council for approval (3‑0)
• Scheduled special meeting for July 30 at 5:00 PM to review City Administrator evaluation
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Plan Commission

The Planning Commission approved the April 7, 2025 minutes by a 5‑0 vote. Commissioners reviewed updates to the comprehensive plan, including housing objectives and economic‑development survey results. They discussed raising the maximum building height in the R‑3 zone from 35 ft to 45 ft for new projects near Dexter Street and recommended changing impact fees for high‑density residential units to be based on square footage rather than bedroom count. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended changing impact fees for high‑density residential to be based on square footage
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Tourism Committee

The committee approved the Dueling Piano’s grant application, allowing $150 for advertising and up to $250 reimbursement pending proof of expense. They set the next regular meeting for June 17, 2025 at noon and a July meeting for July 1, 2025 at noon. A follow‑up meeting with Linda Shober was also scheduled for June 17 to discuss goals and budget. Beth Lansing was tasked with simplifying future grant requirements.

• Approved Dueling Piano’s grant: $150 advertising, up to $250 reimbursement (motion approved)
• Scheduled regular meeting for June 17, 2025 at noon
• Scheduled July meeting for July 1, 2025 at noon
• Planned follow‑up meeting with Linda Shober on June 17 to discuss goals and budget
• Assigned Beth Lansing to improve grant requirements

City Council

The council voted to move forward with Alternative 1, which includes PFAS treatment at Well 4, a new Well 5 in the Great Rivers neighborhood, water‑main looping and a water tower, at a cost of $14,455,000. The motion passed by voice vote with no negative votes. A separate motion to adjourn the workshop meeting also passed by voice vote with no negative votes.

• Approved Alternative 1 water treatment plan (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved adjournment of the workshop meeting (voice vote, no negative votes)

Parks and Public Works Committee

The Parks and Public Works Committee approved the minutes from March 17, 2025. It voted to send the Magee Park stormwater design proposal from Cedar Corporation to the City Council for consideration. It also approved the Riverfront Phase 2 Change Order #1 for the Mill and overlay work to be sent to Council. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (3-0 voice vote)
• Approved Magee Park Stormwater Design Proposal to Council (3-0 voice vote)
• Approved Riverfront Phase 2 Change Order #1 to Council (3-0 voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0 voice vote)

Fire and EMS Commission

The board approved the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Rich Ruemmele was elected Chair and Lindsey Sorenson was elected Vice‑Chair, each by a 6‑0 vote. Member Keller will add the Chairman’s Letter to the Annual Report on the master calendar. The next meeting is set for June 18, 2025.

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Elected Rich Ruemmele as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Lindsey Sorenson as Vice‑Chair (6-0)
• Member Keller to add Chairman’s Letter to Annual Report on master calendar

City Council

The council adopted Resolution 31‑25, formally adopting the Pierce County Multi‑Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2024‑2029. It also approved a revised Memorandum of Understanding with the Prescott Chamber of Commerce to modify the Tourism Committee composition. The consent agenda items, including several special‑event permits, were approved by voice vote. Motions to enter and exit closed session and to adjourn were also approved.

• Adopted Resolution 31‑25, Pierce County Multi‑Hazard Mitigation Plan (voice vote, no negative)
• Approved revised Memorandum of Understanding with Prescott Chamber of Commerce (voice vote, no negative)
• Approved consent agenda items 1‑12, including special‑event permits (voice vote, no negative)
• Approved motion to enter closed session on litigation and subdivision matters (voice vote, no negative)
• Approved motion to exit closed session (voice vote, no negative)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting at 7:49 p.m. (voice vote, no negative)

Health and Safety Committee

The Health & Safety Committee approved the March 10, 2025 minutes. It voted to remove north‑side parking on Henry Street and strip a centerline and parking lane on the south side. The committee also approved A.L.I.C.E. active‑shooter training with public buildings closed during the sessions, and authorized the purchase of 20 new school zone signs for $1,450.

• Approved March 10, 2025 committee minutes (3‑0)
• Approved removal of north‑side parking and lane striping on Henry Street (3‑0)
• Approved A.L.I.C.E. active‑shooter training and closure of public buildings during training (3‑0)
• Approved purchase of 20 new school zone signs at a cost of $1,450 (3‑0)

Tourism Committee

The committee noted that the Historical Society has not submitted a grant request, so no further action will be taken on that request. Tracy Franek’s appointment as a formal member of the Tourism Board, approved at the April 14 council meeting, was confirmed. Beth Lansing was assigned to update the tourism brochure with accurate information and arrange printing of new copies.

• No further action on Historical Society grant request (no action)
• Tracy Franek approved as formal Tourism Board member (approved)
• Beth Lansing tasked to update tourism brochure (assigned)

Plan Commission

The Planning Commission approved the April 7, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It denied the developer's request to amend the site plan for 660 Dexter Street, also unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 7 minutes (7-0)
• Denied amendment request for 660 Dexter Street (7-0)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda items, adopted Resolution 30-25 to fund a $300,000 façade improvement program, and adopted Resolution 31-25 awarding the Magee Park pedestrian bridge contract to River City Welding for $144,900. It also approved a $132,000 bid for tennis and pickleball court resurfacing at Public Square Park and appointed two new members to the Tourism and Planning commissions.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑5 (voice vote)
• Approved $300,000 Façade Improvement Program (Resolution 30‑25, voice vote)
• Awarded Magee Park Pedestrian Bridge contract to River City Welding for $144,900 (Resolution 31‑25, voice vote)
• Approved $132,000 tennis and pickleball court resurfacing and net installation bid (voice vote)
• Approved Tracy Franek to Tourism Committee (voice vote)
• Approved Dave Hovel to Planning Commission (voice vote)
• Proposed council workshop for May 21, 2025 (no vote required)
• Noted no council meeting on May 26 due to Memorial Day (informational)

Library Board

The Library Board accepted the agenda and approved the March 27 minutes. It approved the 2026 ACT 150 and ACT 420 requests. The board also accepted the financial report and adjourned the meeting. The parking‑lot repair request and formation of a friends group were discussed but not decided.

• Agenda accepted (carried)
• March 27 minutes approved (carried)
• Director's report accepted (carried)
• 2026 ACT 150 and ACT 420 requests approved (carried)
• Financial report accepted (carried)
• Meeting adjourned (carried)

Fire and EMS Commission

The Prescott Area Fire and EMS Commission approved the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑to‑0 vote. The commission also accepted the 2024 Annual Report and removed the Association Agreement from the agenda after all required signatures were obtained. A proposal to purchase a UTV and trailer for up to $107,500 was discussed but not approved. Unpaid fire collection invoices totaling $60,554.50 will be sent to collections in early May.

• Approved February 19, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted 2024 Annual Report (no vote recorded)
• Removed Association Agreement from agenda after signatures (no vote recorded)
• Discussed UTV purchase request up to $107,500 (no approval)
• Planned to send unpaid fire collection balance to collections in May (no vote recorded)

City Council

The council elected Lindsey Sorenson as President of the Common Council with a 3‑to‑2 vote. Council members confirmed their assignments to standing committees and approved the mayor’s appointments to several boards and commissions. A resolution designating the city’s public depositories was also approved. All motions passed without a negative voice vote.

• Lindsey Sorenson elected Council President (3-2 vote)
• Confirmed council members to standing committees (voice vote, no negative)
• Approved mayor’s appointments of council members to Board of Review, Friends of Freedom Park, Library Board, Plan Commission, and Fire & EMS Association (voice vote, no negative)
• Confirmed reappointments of citizen members to Plan Commission, Library Board, Police Commission, Housing Authority, and Cable Commission (voice vote, no negative)
• Confirmed appointments of City Engineer, City Attorney, and Public Newspaper (voice vote, no negative)
• Approved Resolution 29-25 designating public depositories and authorizing withdrawals (voice vote, no negative)
• Adjourned the organizational meeting (voice vote, no negative)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda items, including the ecological restoration of Freedom Park. It awarded the $463,376 Mill and Overlay road project to Monarch Paving Company and authorized $22,034 curb and gutter repairs for the same project. The council also adopted a zoning ordinance amendment to align with state law and approved a certified survey map subdividing parcel PID 271‑01179‑0400. Additionally, the council entered and exited a closed session, and adopted a resolution honoring Alderperson John Peterson.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑9 (voice vote)
• Approved $463,376 Mill and Overlay contract to Monarch Paving Company (5‑0)
• Approved certified survey map subdivision PID 271‑01179‑0400 (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 04‑25 amending zoning sections 635‑125 & 635‑126 (5‑0)
• Approved $22,034 curb and gutter repairs for Mill and Overlay project (5‑0)
• Approved resolution commending Alderperson John Peterson (5‑0)
• Entered closed session to discuss litigation (5‑0)
• Exited closed session (5‑0)

Plan Commission

The Planning Commission approved the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It opened and closed a public hearing on amendments to ordinances 635‑125 and 635‑126, received no public comments, and unanimously (5‑0) recommended the amendments to the city council for review. The commission also unanimously (5‑0) recommended the proposed subdivision of Parcel ID 271‑01179‑0400 (5.73 acres) to the council for approval.

• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Opened public hearing on ordinance 635‑125/635‑126 amendments (5‑0)
• Closed public hearing on ordinance amendments (5‑0)
• Recommended ordinance amendments to council for review (5‑0)
• Recommended CSM for Parcel ID 271‑01179‑0400 division to council (5‑0)

Tourism Committee

The committee approved a budget of up to $1,000 for Amanda to update the tourism website. A motion to allocate up to $2,500 for Freedom Park was made and seconded, but no vote result was recorded. The committee also approved up to $300 for Fairyland Park reimbursements, conditional on receipt submission, and allocated $500 for 2‑3 banners.

• Budget presented to city approved (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved up to $1,000 for website updates (motion made, seconded by Tracy)
• Motion to approve up to $2,500 for Freedom Park (motion made, seconded by Chad; outcome not recorded)
• Approved up to $300 for Fairyland Park reimbursements, contingent on receipts
• Allocated $500 for 2–3 banners (assigned to Chad)

Library Board

The board approved a grant for a teen inclusive internship, adopting a job description, a $2,000 stipend, and a $500 project budget. The board also accepted the agenda, minutes, director’s report, and financial report. A discussion was held about the city’s proposal to replace the shared parking lot in 2026, and the board asked the city administrator to attend the next meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

• Accepted agenda for March 27, 2025 (carried)
• Moved agenda items #10 and #11 to positions 5 and 6 (carried)
• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Accepted Director’s Report (carried)
• Approved teen internship grant, $2,000 stipend and $500 budget (carried)
• Accepted Financial Report (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:50 p.m. (carried)

City Council

The council approved plans to bid for the Magee Park pedestrian bridge and an agreement with Cedar Corporation for a preliminary design of the Ryden Road Business Park Extension. It also adopted a meter‑size tiered sewer connection fee (Resolution 22-25) and a comprehensive revised city fee schedule (Resolution 23-25). Additional actions included approving an off‑street parking ordinance amendment and authorizing a DNR cost‑share grant application. All motions passed without a negative voice vote.

• Approved plans to go to bid for Magee Park Pedestrian Bridge (voice vote, no negative)
• Approved agreement with Cedar Corporation for preliminary design of Ryden Road Business Park Extension (voice vote, no negative)
• Approved Resolution 22-25 amending sewer connection fee to a meter‑size tier system (voice vote, no negative)
• Approved Resolution 23-25 adopting revised city fee schedule (voice vote, no negative)
• Approved Ordinance 02-25 repealing and replacing off‑street parking ordinance (voice vote, no negative)
• Approved Resolution 24-25 to obtain DNR cost‑share grant for Fairy Wonderland Park (voice vote, no negative)
• Approved consent agenda items 1‑5, including special event permits (voice vote, no negative)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:27 p.m. (voice vote, no negative)