Stevens Point, WI

City Plan Commission

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission meets October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Community Room at 933 Michigan Avenue, with a Zoom option. The commission will hold public hearings and take action on two requested amendments to the city's Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 23): one on detached garage setbacks in the R-TND Traditional Neighborhood Overlay District, and one on privacy fencing up to six feet at the alley right-of-way line. It will also receive the report of the September 8, 2026 meeting and hold a discussion-only session on data center construction and community input led by Alderperson Kneebone.

• Public hearing and action: amend Ch. 23.02(1)(h)(2) & (3) to permit detached garages by right using R-TND Traditional Neighborhood Overlay District setback requirements
• Public hearing and action: amend Ch. 23.01(16)(a) to allow privacy fencing up to six feet in height at the alley right-of-way line
• Discussion only, no action listed: data center construction and community input, led by Alderperson Kneebone
• Report of the September 8, 2026 City Plan Commission meeting
• Note: a quorum of the Common Council may attend

Business Improvement District Board

Park Commission

The Stevens Point Board of Park Commissioners meets October 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Community Room at 933 Michigan Avenue, with a Zoom option. The main business is a volunteer steering committee's presentation and possible action on formal recognition of a "Friends Of" partner organization for the Parker Memorial Building and adjacent areas within Goerke Park, plus authorization for Parks Department staff to work with the committee on the proposed partnership and campaign. The agenda also includes approval of the August 5, 2026 minutes and a Director's Report with a Don Friday Press Box update.

• Presentation by a volunteer steering committee seeking recognition as a "Friends Of" partner organization for the Parker Memorial Building and adjacent areas in Goerke Park
• Possible formal recognition of that "Friends Of" organization and authorization for Parks Department staff to collaborate with the steering committee on the partnership and campaign
• Approval of the August 5, 2026 meeting minutes
• Director's Report including a Don Friday Press Box update
• Meeting held in person at 933 Michigan Avenue with a Zoom option (Meeting ID 639 082 9275, passcode 549224); notice states a quorum of the Common Council may attend

Stevens Point Sustainability Commission

The Stevens Point Sustainability Commission meets on October 8, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Community Room at 933 Michigan Avenue. The agenda includes approving the September 3, 2026 minutes, an update from Heather Phelps and Allison Birr on responses to the commission's public engagement survey, and discussion of expiring member terms and the process for filling vacancies and selecting a new chairperson. Members will also discuss the 2026 commission calendar and recommendations for a presentation to the Mayor and Common Council on November 16, 2026. The agenda is largely discussion-based; no ordinances, contracts, or fee changes appear on it.

• Approval of minutes from the September 3, 2026 Sustainability Commission meeting
• Update from Heather Phelps and Allison Birr on responses to the commission's public engagement survey
• Discussion of expiring member terms, filling commission vacancies, and selecting a new Commission Chairperson
• Discussion of the 2026 Sustainability Commission calendar and recommendations for a November 16, 2026 presentation to the Mayor and Common Council
• Next meeting scheduled for November 5, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at 933 Michigan Avenue

Board of Water and Sewerage Commissioners

Finance Committee

Airport Commission

Transit Commission

Public Policy and General Government

Personnel Committee

Finance Committee

Police and Fire Commission

Common Council

City Plan Commission

Police and Fire Commission

Finance Committee

Airport Commission

Transit Commission

Personnel Committee

Board of Water and Sewerage Commissioners

Finance Committee

Police and Fire Commission

City Plan Commission

Finance Committee

Transit Commission

Airport Commission

Finance Committee

Board of Water and Sewerage Commissioners

Personnel Committee

City Plan Commission

Police and Fire Commission

Airport Commission

Transit Commission

Personnel Committee

Finance Committee

Board of Water and Sewerage Commissioners

Finance Committee

City Plan Commission

Police and Fire Commission

Airport Commission

Board of Water and Sewerage Commissioners

Personnel Committee

Transit Commission

Finance Committee

Finance Committee

City Plan Commission

Police and Fire Commission

Personnel Committee

Transit Commission

Airport Commission

Finance Committee

Finance Committee

Police and Fire Commission

City Plan Commission

Finance Committee

Transit Commission

Airport Commission

Finance Committee

City Plan Commission

Police and Fire Commission

Airport Commission

Finance Committee

Finance Committee

Police and Fire Commission

City Plan Commission

Finance Committee

Airport Commission

Finance Committee

Police and Fire Commission

City Plan Commission

Finance Committee

Airport Commission

Finance Committee

City Plan Commission

Police and Fire Commission

Finance Committee

Finance Committee

City Plan Commission

Finance Committee

Business Improvement District Board

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will hold a town hall presentation. The discussion will focus on a recap of the year 2026 and the outlook for 2027.

• Town Hall presentation regarding Stevens Point Downtown 2026 Recap and 2027 Outlook

Redevelopment Authority

The Stevens Point Redevelopment Authority meets Sept. 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Police Department Community Room, 933 Michigan Avenue. Members will discuss and possibly act on amendments to the Neighbor Helping Neighbor Grant, a WI DOT easement request for the Hwy 66/Centerpoint curb ramp project, a consent to assignment of collateral for the North Side Yard Developers Agreement, and an amendment to a development agreement with Commonwealth Development Corporation covering part of the Shopko site. The agenda also includes a discussion of planning progress for the Downtown City Bus Transfer Center and a closed session on a Downtown Development Fund loan application from Justin Bolger for Northside Yard Condo 5, LLC, followed by possible action after reconvening.

• Amendment of development agreement with Commonwealth Development Corporation for partial Shopko Site redevelopment (PINs 281240832202950 and 281240832202969)
• WI DOT request for easements tied to the Hwy 66/Centerpoint Curb Ramp Reconstruction Project
• Amendments to the Neighbor Helping Neighbor Grant
• Consent to Assignment of Collateral for the North Side Yard Developers Agreement
• Closed session on a Downtown Development Fund loan application from Justin Bolger for Northside Yard Condo 5, LLC

Common Council

The Stevens Point Common Council will hold its regular meeting, considering a consent agenda with numerous committee actions, several ordinance amendments, conditional use permits, and a contract award. Key items include a $482,550.12 paving project, police department hires, and multiple property development requests. The meeting will also enter closed session to discuss real estate acquisition for the Business 51 project.

• Award 2026 Fall Paving Project #26-107 to American Asphalt of Wisconsin for up to $482,550.12
• Approve hiring Andrew Hale and Alex Jagla as probationary police officers; promote Police Chief Edward Orgon, Jr. from probation
• Increase seasonal crossing guard starting wage from $16.88 to $18.88 per hour effective January 1, 2027
• Conditional use permits for Mid-State Technical College (1101 Centerpoint Drive) and a large group day care (2343 Ellis Street)
• Authorize Downtown Business Improvement District to apply for $250,000 WEDC Small Business Development Grant

Administrative Appeals Committee

The Administrative Appeals Board will hold a meeting to consider appeals of notices and service charges for property maintenance violations at two addresses. The board will also review minutes from its May 13, 2026 meeting. This is a quasi-judicial proceeding, not a policy-making session.

• Appeal of notice/service charge for property maintenance violation at 1549 Plover Street
• Appeal of notice/service charge for property maintenance violation at 1025 Franklin Street
• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2026 meeting

The Administrative Appeals Board approved the May 13, 2026 minutes with a title correction, then took up two appeals of notice/service charges for property maintenance violations. The appeal for 1549 Plover Street was denied on a unanimous vote. For 1025 Franklin Street, the board voted unanimously to waive the $75 inspection after-slip cost and reduce the balance due to $73. The meeting adjourned at 4:22 p.m.

• Approved May 13, 2026 minutes with edit to item 5c (ayes, all; nays, none)
• Denied appeal of notice/service charge for 1549 Plover Street (ayes, all; nays, none)
• Waived $75 inspection after-slip cost and reduced balance due to $73 for 1025 Franklin Street (ayes, all; nays, none)

Business Improvement District Board

The Business Park Business Improvement District Board will meet in person at the Stevens Point Transit Center. The board is set to approve the August meeting minutes, adopt revisions to deed restrictions and protective covenants, and approve the 2027 BID budget for submission to the City. They will also discuss and possibly select a new business park logo.

• Approve revisions to Deed Restrictions and Protective Covenants for the Business Park
• Approve and submit Business Park BID 2027 Budget to the City
• Discussion and possible action on choosing a new business park logo
• Approve meeting minutes from August 19, 2026

Personnel Committee

The Stevens Point Personnel Committee will hear presentations from two Direct Primary Care providers, Anovia Health and LINK Healthcare, and consider recommendations for the 2027 health plan renewal and benefit options. The meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Community Room, 933 Michigan Avenue, with a virtual option available.

• Direct Primary Care presentation by Anovia Health
• Direct Primary Care presentation by LINK Healthcare
• Consideration of 2027 Health Plan Renewal Recommendations and Benefit Options

The committee reviewed presentations regarding Direct Primary Care from Anovia Health and LINK Healthcare. Members also considered recommendations and benefit options for the 2027 health plan renewal.

• Approved the pass through option for 2027 health plan renewal (unanimous)

Public Policy and General Government

The Public Policy and General Government Committee will discuss several license renewals and agent changes. The committee will also consider requests for upcoming event-related street closures.

• Temporary beer and wine license for Portage County Historical Society at 1475 Water Street
• Agent change for Kwik Trip #342 liquor license at 3533 Stanley Street
• Late renewal of beer and wine license for Chef Chu’s at 5720 Windy Drive Suite A
• Street closing requests for SPASH 2026 Fall Color Run, Lagers and Loggers Dinner, and Holiday Parade

The Public Policy and General Government Committee approved a list of liquor licenses and several recurring event requests. No concerns were reported by law enforcement regarding these items.

• Approved liquor license list (unanimous)
• Approved temporary beer and wine license for Portage County Historical Society
• Approved agent change for Kwik Trip #342
• Approved late renewal for Chef Chu’s license
• Approved SPASH 2026 Fall Color Run street closing request
• Approved Lagers and Loggers Fundraising Dinner street closing request
• Approved Holiday Parade street closing request

Board of Public Works

The Stevens Point Board of Public Works meets to discuss and take possible action on several infrastructure items, including a fall paving contract, a parking ordinance amendment, and agreements with Portage County and WisDOT. Members will also receive an update on the proposed STH 66 downtown reconstruction project and consider requesting WisDOT evaluate rerouting the highway and two-waying Clark Street.

• Award 2026 Fall Paving Project #26-107 to American Asphalt of Wisconsin, not to exceed $482,550.12
• Approve ordinance amendment in Chapter 9, Section 9.05 regarding parking
• Approve cost share and maintenance agreement with Portage County Highway Commission for CTH HH
• Approve State Municipal Financial Agreement with WisDOT for utility relocations in STH 66 Curb Ramp Project
• Approve Curb Cut Agreement with PointMed Properties LLC (former Cooper Motors site)

The Board approved a $482,550.12 paving contract and an agreement with WisDOT for utility relocations during the STH 66 curb ramp project. Members also approved a maintenance agreement with Portage County for CTH HH and authorized a letter to WisDOT regarding downtown reconstruction.

• Approved parking ordinance amendments to Chapter 9, Section 9.05
• Approved cost-share and maintenance agreement with Portage County Highway Commission for CTH HH
• Awarded 2026 Fall Paving Project #26-107 to American Asphalt of Wisconsin not to exceed $482,550.12
• Approved WisDOT State Municipal Financial Agreement for utility relocations during STH 66 curb ramp project
• Approved Curb Cut Agreement with PointMed Properties LLC for the former Cooper Motors site
• Authorized Mayor to request WisDOT evaluate rerouting STH 66 and two-waying Clark Street

Board of Water and Sewerage Commissioners

The Stevens Point Board of Water and Sewerage Commissioners will meet in person at 300 Bliss Avenue with a virtual option. The board will discuss and possibly act on routine items including minutes, claims, and department reports, plus a new software subscription for water meter reading and an update on billing frequency.

• New software subscription for water meter reading
• Update on billing frequency
• Approval of department claims
• Water supply and distribution report
• Sewage treatment operations report

The Board of Water and Sewerage Commissioners approved a new cloud-based software subscription for meter reading. The Board also approved August meeting minutes and department claims. Discussions were held regarding potential transitions to monthly billing and updates on local infrastructure projects.

• Approved August 10, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August department claims (unanimous)
• Approved Neptune 360 software subscription not to exceed $12,870.00 (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Stevens Point Finance Committee will hear presentations on the proposed 2027 Capital Budget and a sports facility proposal, then consider several financial actions including approving a borrowing plan, adjusting cat license fees and cemetery plot prices, adding a solar canopy to City Hall, and releasing funds for housing programs. The meeting includes a closed session to negotiate real estate for the Business 51 project and a TIF agreement.

• Presentation of proposed 2027 Capital Budget
• Approval of anticipated borrowing list for 2026-2030
• Ordinance amendment on cat license fees
• Adjusting Forest Cemetery plot prices
• Spending up to $24,750 for market feasibility studies

The committee approved updates to cemetery plot pricing, cat license fees, and the 2026-2030 borrowing list. Members also authorized additional funding for a citywide facilities study and funds for housing repair programs.

• Approved 2026-2030 anticipated borrowing list (all ayes)
• Approved cat license fee ordinance amendment (all ayes)
• Increased Forest Cemetery plot prices to $875 for residents and $1,125 for non-residents (all ayes)
• Approved adding a solar canopy to the City Hall project (all ayes)
• Authorized up to $24,750 for Market Feasibility Studies/Economic Impact Analyses (all ayes)
• Approved additional funding for citywide facilities study with Somerville (all ayes)
• Released approximately $33,754.78 to CAP Services for housing programs (all ayes)
• Approved investing funds for retiree benefits to offset liabilities (all ayes)

Transit Commission

Joint Municipal Court Oversight Committee

The Joint Municipal Court Oversight Committee will meet to review minutes from May 18, 2026. The committee will also consider a request to hire a Municipal Court Clerk with a 60-day pay overlap.

• Request to hire Municipal Court Clerk with 60 Day Pay Overlap

The Joint Municipal Court Oversight Committee approved the 2027 Municipal Court budget and a request to hire a new court clerk with a 60-day pay overlap. The committee also approved the May 18, 2026, minutes with a spelling correction.

• Approved May 18, 2026, minutes with a spelling correction
• Approved request to hire Municipal Court Clerk with 60-day pay overlap
• Approved 2027 Municipal Court Budget

Airport Commission

The Stevens Point Airport Commission is meeting to handle routine business: roll call, approval of minutes, approval of department claims, a report from Jason Draheim, and adjournment. The agenda contains no substantive policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of department claims
• Written/verbal report by Jason Draheim
• Meeting held in person at 300 Bliss Avenue with Zoom option

The Airport Commission approved its August 10, 2026 meeting minutes and the special meeting minutes of August 24, 2026. It also approved the department claims for the month of August as audited and read. Jason Draheim gave a report but had nothing to add beyond the packet materials. The meeting adjourned at 12:19 P.M.

• Approved August 10, 2026 meeting minutes and August 24, 2026 special meeting minutes (Ayes all, Nays none)
• Approved August department claims as audited and read (Ayes all, Nays none)
• Adjourned the meeting (Ayes all, Nays none)

City Plan Commission

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will hold public hearings on several land use requests, including a technical college facility and a daycare center. The commission will also review a multi-family residential development proposal and a zoning ordinance amendment regarding driveway turnaround areas.

• Conditional use permit for Mid-State Technical College at 1101 Centerpoint Drive
• Conditional use permit for a large group day care center at 2343 Ellis Street
• Final subdivision plat review for a parcel bounded by West Zinda Drive
• Conceptual plan, conditional use, and site plan reviews for multi-family housing at 1016 Third Street
• Zoning amendment to increase maximum driveway turnaround area from 80 to 120 square feet

Finance Committee

Stevens Point Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will discuss its upcoming report and recommendations for the Mayor and City Council. Members will also receive an update on public engagement survey questions and a report regarding a meeting with Portage County Executive Eric Olson.

• Update on public engagement survey questions
• Report on meeting with Portage County Executive Eric Olson
• Discussion of report and recommendations for November 16, 2026, presentation
• Approval of August 6, 2026, meeting minutes
• 2026 meeting calendar updates

The Sustainability Commission approved its August 6, 2026 minutes (4 ayes, 1 abstention). Members discussed a public engagement survey that opened August 11, 2026, which had 290 responses toward a goal of 500, and planned outreach to boost participation. The Commission discussed its planned November 16, 2026 report and recommendations presentation to the Mayor and Common Council, and moved its October 1 meeting to October 8 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

• Approved August 6, 2026 meeting minutes (4 ayes, 1 abstention, 0 nays)
• Moved October 1 meeting to October 8 at 5:30 p.m. (later confirmed for October 8 in the community room)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:15 p.m. (all ayes)

Police and Fire Commission

The Stevens Point Police and Fire Commission will meet on September 3, 2026, to discuss and potentially approve several personnel actions, including the permanent promotion of Police Chief Edward Orgon Jr., hiring new officers, and adjusting seasonal crossing guard wages. The commission will also consider an MOU with the Fox Valley Group for food truck inspections.

• Approve Police Chief Edward Orgon Jr. as permanent after 6-month probation
• Hire Andrew Hale as Probationary Police Officer with $18.88/hour starting wage
• Hire Alex Jagla as Police Officer/Recruit with 2027 start date
• Increase Seasonal Crossing Guards' starting wage from $16.88 to $18.88/hour
• Approve MOU with Fox Valley Group for food truck inspections

The Police and Fire Commission approved moving Police Chief Edward Orgon, Jr. from probation to permanent status effective August 23, 2026, and approved hiring Andrew Hale as a probationary police officer/recruit with training starting September 21, 2026, and Alex Jagla as a police officer/recruit without training with an expected start date of January 8, 2027. The commission also approved raising the starting wage for seasonal crossing guards from $16.88 to $18.88 per hour effective January 1, 2027, approved Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic Channing Parkman to Firefighter/Paramedic effective September 30, 2026, and approved an MOU with the Fox Valley Group on food truck inspections. All motions carried unanimously. The minutes note the meeting was recorded from the President's Report onward and is available on the city website.

• Approved Police Chief Edward Orgon, Jr. from probation to permanent status, effective August 23, 2026 (Ayes, all; nays, none)
• Approved hiring Andrew Hale as Probationary Police Officer/Recruit with Training, start September 21, 2026, pending psychological and medical screening (Ayes, all; nays, none)
• Approved hiring Alex Jagla as Police Officer/Recruit without Training, expected start January 8, 2027, pending psychological and medical screening (Ayes, all; nays, none)
• Approved increasing seasonal crossing guard starting wage from $16.88 to $18.88 per hour, effective January 1, 2027 (Ayes, all; nays, none)
• Approved Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic Channing Parkman to Firefighter/Paramedic upon completion of probation, effective September 30, 2026 (Ayes, all; nays, none)
• Approved an MOU with the Fox Valley Group on food truck inspections (Ayes, all; nays, none)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (Ayes, all; nays, none)
• Confirmed bills (Ayes, all; nays, none)

Business Improvement District Board

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board is meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including implementing a Vitality Grant Program, requesting city support for a WEDC grant application, and approving purchases for the Library Alley project. The board will also review the 2027 budget proposals and may enter closed session to discuss the Executive Director's performance review and salary.

• Approval to implement the Vitality Grant Program
• Approval to request City resolution for WEDC Small Business Development Grant application
• Library Alley Cattail Chimes purchase not to exceed $7,000
• Portable stage purchase for Library Alley not to exceed $4,500
• 2027 DBID and Friends of DBID budget proposals

Historic Preservation and Design Review Commission

The Historic Preservation/Design Review Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss and possibly act on a design review request from Jim Lucas of R&L Developers to construct a principal structure at 1016 Third Street. The request is made under Chapter 22.05(2) of city code. The agenda includes only this one substantive item, along with roll call and adjournment.

• Design review request for principal structure at 1016 Third Street (Parcel ID 281240832200425)
• Applicant: Jim Lucas, representing R&L Developers
• Review under Ch. 22.05(2)

Airport Commission

The Stevens Point Airport Commission is meeting in person at 300 Bliss Avenue with a Zoom option to discuss and possibly act on petitioning the Secretary of Transportation for Airport Improvement Aid. The agenda includes a public hearing on the petition, followed by adoption of a resolution for the aid. The meeting is scheduled for August 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM.

• Public hearing on petitioning the Secretary of Transportation for Airport Improvement Aid
• Adoption of resolution for petitioning the Secretary of Transportation for Airport Improvement Aid
• Meeting held in person at 300 Bliss Avenue with virtual Zoom option
• Roll call of commission members

The Stevens Point Airport Commission held a public hearing and unanimously adopted a resolution petitioning the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary for Airport Improvement Aid. The commission described the action as procedural, with no public comments offered during the hearing. The meeting adjourned at 12:04 PM.

• Opened public hearing on petitioning Secretary of Transportation for Airport Improvement Aid (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing with no public comments (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution petitioning Secretary of Transportation for Airport Improvement Aid (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:04 PM (unanimous)

Business Improvement District Board

The Business Park Business Improvement District Board will meet in person at the Stevens Point Transit Center. The board will consider approving meeting minutes, cost-sharing for Locable software, and quotes for trail maintenance, fountain repairs, and bridge board replacement, plus a name/logo selection and DRPC changes.

• Approve minutes from July 15, 2026
• 35% cost share for Locable software
• Arrow Precision Asphalt Maintenance LLC trail maintenance quote
• Roberts Irrigation quote for fountain #1 & 2 cut line repairs
• Bridge board replacement quote on trail

Canvassing Board

The Canvassing Board will meet to canvass the results and any provisional ballots from the August 11, 2026, Partisan Primary Election, and to correct any errors or irregularities found. The meeting is procedural and limited to election certification.

• Canvass of August 11, 2026, Partisan Primary Election results
• Review of provisional ballots
• Correction of any errors or irregularities in the canvass

The Canvassing Board met to canvass results and provisional ballots from the August 11, 2026, Partisan Primary Election. The board verified ballot counts for all six polling locations, totaling 5,776 ballots cast, and confirmed one provisional ballot in District 3 that was not rehabilitated. No errors or irregularities were reported, and the meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.

• Verified provisional ballot counts for all districts, with one non-rehabilitated ballot in District 3
• Certified ballot totals for Polling Location 1: 1,031 ballots cast
• Certified ballot totals for Polling Location 2: 1,060 ballots cast
• Certified ballot totals for Polling Location 3: 614 ballots cast
• Certified ballot totals for Polling Location 4: 1,232 ballots cast
• Certified ballot totals for Polling Location 5: 718 ballots cast
• Certified ballot totals for Polling Location 6: 1,121 ballots cast
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m.

Common Council

The Common Council will consider a consent agenda covering multiple committee actions, including police and fire personnel changes, park projects, and financial approvals. Notable items include a $420,500 fiber network expansion contract, funding for telecom line relocation at the former Edgewater site, and a property sale agreement with JPMorgan Chase. The council will also enter closed session to discuss a public-private partnership for renewable energy credits.

• Award Fiber Network Expansion Project 26-201 to Elexco Inc. for up to $420,500
• Approve sale agreement with JPMorgan Chase for property at 601 Main Street
• Approve funding for telecom line relocation at former Edgewater site (1450 Water Street)
• Approve change orders with AECOM for Business 51 project segments
• Consider resolution amending bond financing for Firecrest Aerospace project

The Common Council approved a finalized sale agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank for the acquisition of property at 601 Main Street and an associated parcel off Water Street. The council also approved a resolution amending the initial resolution regarding industrial development revenue bond financing for Firecrest Aerospace, Inc., and awarded a fiber network expansion project to Elexco Inc. for up to $420,500. Two vehicle damage claims were disallowed, and the council approved an agreement with Mid-State Technical College related to the proposed Nexus Center.

• Approved sale agreement with JPMorgan Chase for 601 Main Street property (9-2)
• Approved resolution amending Firecrest Aerospace bond financing (11-0)
• Awarded Fiber Network Expansion Project to Elexco Inc. up to $420,500 (11-0)
• Approved agreement with Mid-State Technical College for Nexus Center (11-0)
• Disallowed claim by James Smith for tree branch damage (11-0)
• Disallowed claim by Nicole Winkelman for manhole cover damage (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda with item 5l pulled (11-0)
• Approved mayoral appointment of Todd Penske to Police and Fire Commission (10-1)

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will review the annual PE-300 reports and the performance of the City's active Tax Incremental Districts, as required by state statute. The board will also discuss and possibly take action on closing TIF #8. The meeting includes roll call and approval of prior minutes.

• Review of annual PE-300 reports for active Tax Incremental Districts
• Discussion and possible action on closure of TIF #8

Airport Commission

The Stevens Point Airport Commission is meeting in person at 300 Bliss Avenue with a virtual option. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, minutes approval, and claims, plus an audit presentation by Baker Tilly and a petition update, both by Joel Lemke. A written/verbal report from Jason Draheim is also scheduled.

• Audit presentation by Baker Tilly (Joel Lemke)
• Petition update (Joel Lemke)
• Approval of department claims
• Written/verbal report by Jason Draheim
• Hybrid meeting with Zoom option

The Airport Commission approved the 2025 audit presented by Baker Tilly, which showed operating revenues decreased from 2024-2025 due to increased city subsidies, while expenses remained stable but exceeded revenues. The commission also approved the June 8, 2026 minutes and claims for June and July, and discussed a petition to the state for capital projects with a public hearing scheduled for August 24, 2026. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 8, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims for June and July as audited (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 audit presented by Baker Tilly (unanimous)

Board of Water and Sewerage Commissioners

The Stevens Point Board of Water and Sewerage Commissioners is meeting in person at 300 Bliss Avenue with a virtual option. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, claims, and department reports, plus an audit presentation by Baker Tilly. The most consequential item is a closed session to discuss a possible public-private partnership with CDS TitanForge, LLC for renewable energy credits and other operational agreements, with possible action after reconvening.

• Closed session to discuss public-private partnership with CDS TitanForge, LLC for renewable energy credits and operational agreements
• Audit presentation by Baker Tilly (Joel Lemke)
• Replacement of unit water heaters (Joel Lemke)
• Approval of department claims
• Water supply and sewage treatment operations reports

The Board approved the 2025 audit by Baker Tilly, the replacement of unit water heaters up to $26,500, and a non-binding letter of intent with CDS TitanForge, LLC for renewable energy credits. All votes were unanimous. The board also discussed upcoming rate increases for all three utilities, with a public hearing scheduled for September 8, 2026.

• Approved June 8, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims for June and July 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 audit by Baker Tilly (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of unit water heaters up to $26,500 (unanimous)
• Approved non-binding letter of intent with CDS TitanForge, LLC (unanimous)

Public Policy and General Government

The Public Policy and General Government Committee will discuss and possibly act on a temporary liquor license extension for Partner's Pub & Grill's 48th Annual Homecoming Bash, and consider requests for several recurring special events including the Riverfront Jazz Festival, Pointoberfest, Pacelli Homecoming Parade, and Halloween Trick or Treating. The meeting will be held in person at the Community Room with a virtual option available.

• Temporary extension of licensed premises for Partner's Pub & Grill, 2600 Stanley Street, for October 10, 2026 event
• Riverfront Jazz Festival on September 5 & 6, 2026 (recurring)
• Pointoberfest on September 19, 2026 (recurring)
• Pacelli Homecoming Parade on October 2, 2026 (recurring)
• Halloween Trick or Treating on October 24, 2026 (recurring)

The Public Policy and General Government Committee approved a temporary extension of licensed premises for Partner's Pub & Grill's 48th Annual Homecoming Bash on October 10, 2026, and approved four recurring events: Riverfront Jazz Festival, Pointoberfest, Pacelli Homecoming Parade, and Halloween Trick or Treating. All votes were unanimous with no concerns from law enforcement. The meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m.

• Approved temporary extension of licensed premises for Partner's Pub & Grill (unanimous)
• Approved Riverfront Jazz Festival on September 5-6, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Pointoberfest on September 19, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Pacelli Homecoming Parade on October 2, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Halloween Trick or Treating on October 24, 2026 (unanimous)

Transit Commission

The Stevens Point Transit Commission is meeting in person with a virtual option to discuss and possibly approve routine items, including the June 8, 2026 minutes, June and July 2026 financial/claims reports, and the 2027 Section 5310 Mobility Management and Operating Assistance (Volunteer Driver Program) grant applications. The agenda also includes a Central Transportation update and scheduling the next meeting for September 14, 2026.

• Approval of 2027 Section 5310 Mobility Management and Operating Assistance (Volunteer Driver Program) grant applications
• Approval of June & July 2026 Financial/Claims Reports
• Approval of June 8, 2026 minutes
• Central Transportation Update/Report
• Next meeting date: September 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM

The Transportation Commission approved the June 8, 2026 minutes, the June and July 2026 Financial/Claims Reports, and the 2027 Section 5310 Mobility Management and Operating Assistance (Volunteer Driver Program) Grant Applications, all unanimously. Superintendent Scheuermann provided an update on UWSP routes, ridership, and staffing. The next meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2026.

• Approved June 8, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June & July 2026 Financial/Claims Reports (unanimous)
• Approved 2027 Section 5310 Mobility Management and Operating Assistance (Volunteer Driver Program) Grant Applications (unanimous)

Personnel Committee

The Stevens Point Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly act on several personnel and administrative items, including approving a bank service agreement, approving known 2027 out-of-state travel, reclassifying a position, granting merit pay, and adding a part-time Community Service Officer. The meeting will be held in person at the Community Room with a virtual option available.

• Approve Associated Bank EDI Service Agreement for FSA, HSA, and COBRA
• Approve known 2027 out-of-state travel per Administrative Policy 3.05
• Move Production Assistant position from Seasonal to Permanent Part-Time
• Merit pay request per policy 2.13(2)
• Police Department request for additional part-time Community Service Officer

The Personnel Committee met on August 10, 2026, and unanimously approved all five items on the agenda. These included a new Associated Bank EDI Service Agreement for FSA, HSA, and COBRA accounts; known 2027 out-of-state travel; reclassifying a Production Assistant from Seasonal to Permanent Part-Time; a merit pay request; and adding a part-time Community Service Officer for the Police Department. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved Associated Bank EDI Service Agreement for FSA, HSA, COBRA (unanimous)
• Approved 2027 out-of-state travel per Administrative Policy 3.05 (unanimous)
• Approved moving Production Assistant from Seasonal to Permanent Part-Time (unanimous)
• Approved Merit Pay per policy 2.13(2) (unanimous)
• Approved additional part-time Community Service Officer for Police Department (unanimous)