Wausau, WI

Citizen Advisory Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing to receive comments on past Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities and the 2027 program year. The meeting includes presentations from organizations requesting funds for the 2027 program year.

• Public hearing on previous and upcoming Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities
• Presentations from organizations requesting 2027 CDBG program year funding

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a property at 820 S 11th Ave. The board will discuss and may take action on the request for a side yard setback for an attached garage.

• Public hearing for side yard setback variance at 820 S 11th Ave for an attached garage

Room Tax Commission

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Board of Public Works

Finance Committee

Common Council

Historic Preservation Commission

Parks & Recreation Committee

Common Council

The Common Council is attending the Grand Opening Event of 700 Grand. The agenda states that no action will be taken by any groups in attendance.

• Grand Opening Event of 700 Grand

Economic Development Committee

Water Works Commission

Board of Public Works

Economic Development Committee

Sustainability, Energy & Environment Committee

Police & Fire Commission

Human Resources Committee

Finance Committee

Common Council

Board of Public Works

Airport Committee

Infrastructure & Facilities Committee

Public Health & Safety Committee

Plan Commission

Plan Commission

Citizen Advisory Committee

The Citizen Advisory Committee will meet to develop a proposed statement of objectives and fund usage for the 2027 Community Development Block Grant Program. The committee will also receive an update on current grant activities.

• Proposed objectives and use of funds for the 2027 Community Development Block Grant Program
• Update on current Community Development Block Grant activities
• Approval of minutes from January 6, October 7, and October 12, 2026

Transit Commission

Police & Fire Commission

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Finance Committee

Common Council

Historic Preservation Commission

Water Works Commission

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Sustainability, Energy & Environment Committee

Parks & Recreation Committee

Common Council

Finance Committee

Airport Committee

Infrastructure & Facilities Committee

Human Resources Committee

Plan Commission

Transit Commission

Public Health & Safety Committee

Common Council

Finance Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

Police & Fire Commission

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Parks & Recreation Committee

Water Works Commission

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Human Resources Committee

Common Council

Finance Committee

Airport Committee

Infrastructure & Facilities Committee

Public Health & Safety Committee

Plan Commission

Transit Commission

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Police & Fire Commission

Room Tax Commission

Finance Committee

Common Council

Historic Preservation Commission

Parks & Recreation Committee

Water Works Commission

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Human Resources Committee

Common Council

Finance Committee

Airport Committee

Infrastructure & Facilities Committee

Public Health & Safety Committee

Plan Commission

Transit Commission

Police & Fire Commission

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Common Council

Finance Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

Parks & Recreation Committee

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Water Works Commission

Economic Development Committee

Human Resources Committee

Common Council

Finance Committee

Airport Committee

Infrastructure & Facilities Committee

Public Health & Safety Committee

Plan Commission

Police & Fire Commission

Common Council

Finance Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

Parks & Recreation Committee

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Infrastructure & Facilities Committee

Human Resources Committee

Finance Committee

Public Health & Safety Committee

Plan Commission

Room Tax Commission

Police & Fire Commission

Finance Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

Parks & Recreation Committee

Economic Development Committee

Finance Committee

Infrastructure & Facilities Committee

Public Health & Safety Committee

Plan Commission

Police & Fire Commission

Finance Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

Economic Development Committee

Parks & Recreation Committee

Finance Committee

Infrastructure & Facilities Committee

Plan Commission

Public Health & Safety Committee

Finance Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

Police & Fire Commission

Parks & Recreation Committee

Economic Development Committee

Infrastructure & Facilities Committee

Finance Committee

Public Health & Safety Committee

Police & Fire Commission

Room Tax Commission

Police & Fire Commission

Room Tax Commission

Room Tax Commission

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider bids for a sewer rehabilitation project and a change order for the Wausau Water Supply Superfund Site. The board will also review multiple pay estimates and change orders for various city construction and paving projects.

• Bids for the 2026 Sewer Rehabilitation Project
• Change Order #1 for GHD regarding the Wausau Water Supply Superfund Site
• Pay Estimate #7 for Stark Street construction (Switlick & Sons, Inc.)
• Final payment for Washington Street Siphon Replacement Project (A-1 Excavating LLC)
• Pay Estimate #35 with Community Infrastructure Partners for lead service line replacement

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a rezoning request for 909 S. 60th Avenue. The body will also review a preliminary plat and two requests to vacate alleys or road extensions.

• Rezoning 909 S. 60th Avenue from Medium Industrial (MI) to Heavy Industrial (HI)
• West Hill 1st Addition Preliminary Plat
• Vacating alley bounded by Lake View Drive, Bertha Street, Elmwood Boulevard, and Midway Boulevard
• Vacating 134-foot southerly extension of Liberty Ridge Way

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss and possibly take action on the 2027 budget. This includes the recommendation of the 2027 Fee Schedule.

• Recommendation of the 2027 Budget
• Setting the 2027 Fee Schedule

Police & Fire Commission

The commission will interview two Firefighter/Paramedic candidates and one Detective promotion candidate in closed session. The body will also consider a reconsideration request regarding the dismissal of a citizen complaint from J.V.

• Interviews for two Firefighter/Paramedic positions
• Interview for one promotion to Detective
• Reconsideration request of dismissal of citizen complaint of J.V.
• Monthly Police Department Operations Update
• Monthly Fire Department Operations Update

Public Health & Safety Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee will consider license applications and the city's use of Flock cameras. A closed session is scheduled to discuss legal strategy regarding the termination of a contract with Flock Group Inc.

• Approval or denial of license applications
• Discussion on City of Wausau use of Flock Cameras
• Closed session regarding contract termination with Flock Group Inc.
• Police Department 3rd Quarter Report
• Discussion on deer and feral cats within the city

Transit Commission

Wausau Arts Commission

The Wausau Arts Commission will meet to select winners for the City of Wausau Photo Contest. The body will also review the commission's purpose and establish a regular meeting time.

• Selection of City of Wausau Photo Contest winners
• Review of commission purpose per WMC 2.60.280(a)
• Establishment of regular meeting time

Airport Committee

The Airport Committee will meet to discuss rental rates for T-Hangars and review airport project updates. The body will also elect a Vice Chair and review results from recent aviation events.

• T-Hangar rental rate adjustment for 2027
• Election of a Vice Chair
• 2026 Capital Improvement Project Airport Projects summary and future plans update
• Corporate Hangar 4 door failure update
• Wings Over Wausau & AirVenture Cup 2026 Results

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and potentially act on the 2027 Budget and Fee Schedule. The body is also reviewing several agreements and purchases related to lead service line replacement and fire department equipment.

• Recommendation of the 2027 Budget and 2027 Fee Schedule
• Proposed amendments to dog and cat license fees (WMC 3.40.010)
• Sole source request for Zoll Monitors and Ventilators for the Fire Department
• 3rd Amendment to the Community Infrastructure Partners Master Partnership Agreement for 2027-2028 Lead Service Line Replacement
• Reimbursement of expenditures from the Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Program

The committee approved updates to spayed and neutered pet license fees and microchip discounts. It also approved several agreements and resolutions related to lead service line replacement and health grants. The 2027 budget review was continued and will be discussed at a future session.

• Adjusted spayed/neutered pet license fee to $25 and microchip discount fee to $10 (5-0)
• Approved sale of America 250 Wausau Banners at price outlined in staff memo (5-0)
• Approved Second Amendment of Service Agreement with Marathon County Health Department for Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Grant (5-0)
• Approved resolution to reimburse expenditures from Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Program for BIL SFY27-28 Lead Service Line Replacement Program (5-0)
• Approved 3rd Amendment to Community Infrastructure Partners (CIP) Master Partnership Agreement for 2027-2028 Lead Service Line Replacement Project (5-0)
• Postponed sole source request for Fire Department Zoll Monitors and Ventilators
• Approved September 22, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider several pay estimates and change orders for city infrastructure projects. The board will also hold a closed session to deliberate on pre-qualification statements for the 2026 Sewer Rehabilitation Project.

• Wastewater Treatment Facility Screening Improvements: J.F. Ahern Co. Change Order #3
• 2026 Asphalt Patching Project: Zilisch Asphalt LLC Pay Estimate #6
• Washington Street Retaining Wall: Janke General Contractors Pay Estimate #4
• 2025 Water Treatment Plant Demo: The MRD Group, Inc. Final Payment
• 2026 Downtown Utility Project: Haas Sons, Inc. Change Order #2 and Pay Estimate #4

The Board approved four bidders for the 2026 Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Members also approved several pay estimates and change orders for wastewater, water treatment, and street projects.

• Approved bidders for 2026 Sewer Rehabilitation Project (2-0)
• Approved $7,354.00 change order for Wastewater Treatment Facility screening (2-0)
• Approved $5,062.82 pay estimate for 2026 Asphalt Patching Project (2-0)
• Approved $22,710.35 pay estimate for Washington Street Retaining Wall (2-0)
• Approved $91,200.00 pay estimate and $54,441.72 final payment for 2025 Water Treatment Plant Demo (2-0)
• Approved $146,458.60 revised pay estimate for Randolph/Cherry Street project, deducting $14,000 in liquidated damages (2-0)
• Approved $141,922.11 pay estimate for City Hall & Fire Department Concrete Project (2-0)
• Approved $6,246.85 change order and $135,259.52 pay estimate for 2026 Downtown Utility Project (2-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on several infrastructure and finance items, including lead water service line replacements and a feasibility study for a new public safety building. The body will also consider rezoning for duplexes and designating the Memorial Bridge as a local historic landmark.

• Rezoning of 7100-7123 Honey Locust Court from Single Family Residential-2 to Duplex Residential-8
• Resolution to approve a comprehensive audit of the City of Wausau
• Budget amendment for a feasibility study to convert UW-Stevens Point at Wausau Campus into a Public Safety Building
• Funding options for private side lead service line replacement not covered by grants or loans
• Designation of Memorial Bridge as a Local Historic Landmark

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss and possibly take action on a single application. The item involves a request from Jason Troxell regarding a property at 1010 Adams Street.

• Certificate of Appropriateness at 1010 Adams Street (Jason Troxell)

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee will meet to discuss staffing and scheduling. The body is considering a request for an additional staff member in the Human Resources Department and a recommendation to make summer hours the permanent year-round schedule for City Hall.

• Request to approve additional Human Resources Department staff member
• Recommendation to establish summer hours as the year-round City Hall schedule

Citizen Advisory Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing to receive comments on past Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities and the 2027 program year. The meeting includes presentations from organizations requesting funds for the 2027 program year.

• Public hearing on previous and upcoming Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities
• Presentations from organizations requesting 2027 CDBG program year funding

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the 2027 budget. This session includes a recommendation for the 2027 Fee Schedule.

• Recommendation of the 2027 Budget
• Setting of the 2027 Fee Schedule

Infrastructure & Facilities Committee

The Infrastructure & Facilities Committee meets Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM at Wausau City Hall. The committee will hold public hearings and consider action on vacating and discontinuing an alley bounded by Lake View Drive, Bertha Street, Elmwood Boulevard, and Midway Boulevard, and a 134-foot southerly extension of Liberty Ridge Way. It will also discuss 2027 construction assessment rates, a winter street maintenance policy, the West Hill 1st Addition preliminary plat, a painted curb extension proposed by the Wausau River District, and review the 2027-2031 Capital Infrastructure projects and 2026 construction updates.

• Public hearing and possible action on vacating the alley bounded by Lake View Drive, Bertha Street, Elmwood Boulevard, and Midway Boulevard
• Public hearing and possible action on vacating the 134-foot southerly extension of Liberty Ridge Way
• Assessment Rates for 2027 Construction Projects
• Winter Street Maintenance Policy
• West Hill 1st Addition Preliminary Plat; painted curb extension proposed by the Wausau River District

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the 2027 budget. This session includes a discussion regarding the setting of the 2027 Fee Schedule.

• Recommendation of the 2027 Budget
• Setting of the 2027 Fee Schedule

Citizen Advisory Committee

Water Works Commission

The Wausau Water Works Commission meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 11:30 AM at City Hall to discuss and possibly act on how to spend PFAS settlement funds and to approve a sole-source supplier of magnesium hydroxide (MAG-Lime) for the Wastewater Division. The commission will also hear a director's report on a WDNR final decision regarding the Corrosion Control Treatment Study, including new requirements and implementation, plus updates on the Headworks Screening and Crocker St. Lift Station wastewater projects. The meeting opens with consideration of the September 1, 2026 minutes and ends with adjournment.

• Discussion and possible action on options for spending PFAS settlement funds
• Possible approval of a sole-source contract for magnesium hydroxide (MAG-Lime) for the Wastewater Division
• Director's report: WDNR final decision on the Corrosion Control Treatment Study with new requirements and implementation
• Wastewater project updates: Headworks Screening and Crocker St. Lift Station
• Consideration of the September 1, 2026 regular meeting minutes

Finance Committee

The Wausau Finance Committee will meet on October 6, 2026, to discuss and potentially recommend the 2027 City budget. A key part of this action involves setting the 2027 Fee Schedule. The agenda contains no other specific policy items, contracts, or ordinances.

• Recommendation of the 2027 City Budget
• Setting of the 2027 Fee Schedule

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 5:15 PM in Wausau City Hall to discuss and possibly act on several property matters. Agenda items include next steps on deed restrictions for 1300 Cleveland Avenue, approval of a Planning and Due Diligence Option with Marathon County for the UWSP at Wausau Campus (518 S. 7th Avenue), and a development proposal and sale of city-owned property at 424 Burns Street to Habitat for Humanity. The committee will also discuss rescheduling its November 3, 2026 meeting because of Election Day, and will go into closed session to negotiate the sale of 424 Burns Street and the purchase of 108 Myron Street.

• Development proposal and sale of city-owned 424 Burns Street to Habitat for Humanity
• Planning and Due Diligence Option with Marathon County for UWSP at Wausau Campus, 518 S. 7th Avenue
• Update on deed restrictions for 1300 Cleveland Avenue property
• Closed session to negotiate sale of 424 Burns Street and purchase of 108 Myron Street
• Discussion of rescheduling the November 3, 2026 meeting due to Election Day

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Wausau Parks & Recreation Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 5:15 PM in Council Chambers at 407 Grant Street. The committee will discuss and may act on awarding a bid for ash tree removal at Pleasant View Park and amending the Junior Achievement Agreement. It will also discuss purchasing county-owned park land on 28th Avenue for a future city park and hear park updates. A hearing is scheduled on an appeal of a tree assessment fee at 4011 Stoneridge Dr, followed by closed sessions on that appeal and on acquiring 625 N 29th Ave from the county.

• Possible award of bid for Pleasant View Park ash tree removal
• Possible amendment of the Junior Achievement Agreement
• Discussion of buying county-owned park land on 28th Avenue for a future city park
• Hearing: appeal of tree assessment fee under Municipal Code 12.56.040 and 12.56.130 at 4011 Stoneridge Dr
• Closed session on offering to purchase/acquiring 625 N 29th Ave from the county

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the 2027 budget. This session includes a recommendation for the 2027 Fee Schedule.

• Recommendation of the 2027 Budget
• Setting of the 2027 Fee Schedule

Sustainability, Energy & Environment Committee

The Sustainability, Energy & Environment Committee meets Oct. 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Maple Room at Wausau City Hall, 407 Grant Street. The committee will consider approving an Earth Week Student-Built Schoolyard Pollinator Garden and Student Art Installation proposal, and will review and vote on the Buildings sections of the Five-Year Climate Action Work Plan covering citywide transportation, waste, and municipal greenhouse gas data. Members will also hear a presentation on right-of-way plantings from the Infrastructure and Facilities Special Committee, discuss Earth Day initiatives, and discuss the Fleet/Waste section of the climate plan. The agenda also includes approval of the September 3, 2026, meeting minutes and public comment.

• Vote on Earth Week Student-Built Schoolyard Pollinator Garden and Student Art Installation proposal
• Review and possible approval of Citywide Transportation/Waste and Municipal Greenhouse Gas Data - Buildings Sections of the Five-Year Climate Action Work Plan
• Presentation on Infrastructure and Facilities Special Committee right-of-way plantings
• Discussion of Earth Day initiatives
• Discussion of Municipal Greenhouse Gas Data - Fleet/Waste Section of the Five-Year Climate Action Work Plan

Citizen Advisory Committee

The Citizen Advisory Committee will consider approving minutes from January 5, 2026, and discuss proposed updates to the Citizen Participation Plan, Housing Rehabilitation Program, and Down Payment Assistance Guidelines. They will also discuss the 2027 CDBG application process. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Proposed updates to the Citizen Participation Plan
• Proposed updates to the Housing Rehabilitation Program
• Proposed updates to the Down Payment Assistance Guidelines
• Discussion of 2027 CDBG application process

Citizen Advisory Committee

Board of Public Works

The Wausau Board of Public Works meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 10:30 AM in City Hall Council Chambers. The board will review minutes from its September 22 meeting, then discuss and possibly act on a recommendation for 2026 Parking Lot Lighting, for which proposals were opened September 22, 2026. It will also consider several pay estimates tied to lead service line replacement, an outreach grant program, and street and sidewalk construction projects. The meeting ends with adjournment.

• Recommendation for 2026 Parking Lot Lighting; proposals opened September 22, 2026
• Pay Estimate #34 with Community Infrastructure Partners for lead service line replacement
• Pay Estimate with Community Infrastructure Partners for the Outreach Grant Program, for work completed in August
• 2025 Street Construction Project "A" - Randolph Street/Cherry Street: Haas Sons, Inc., Pay Estimate #11
• 2026 Sidewalk Repair Project "B": Pember Companies, Inc., Pay Estimate #1

The Board of Public Works approved a proposal for 2026 parking lot lighting and authorized several payments for city infrastructure projects. Approved items include payments for lead service line replacements, the Outreach Grant Program, and street and sidewalk construction projects.

• Approved Lighting Design Solutions proposal for parking lot lighting (2-0)
• Approved $2,115,477.27 payment for lead service line replacement (2-0)
• Approved $24,082.13 payment for Outreach Grant Program (2-0)
• Approved $160,458.60 payment for Randolph/Cherry Street project (2-0)
• Approved $97,007.21 payment for 2026 Sidewalk Repair Project B (2-0)
• Approved September 22, 2026 meeting minutes (2-0)

Police & Fire Commission

The Wausau Police & Fire Commission will hold a regular meeting to elect a Vice President, approve the August 24, 2026 minutes, and receive monthly operations updates from the Police and Fire Departments. The Fire Department update includes discussion of the plane crash and rescue in Lake Wausau. The meeting is open for general agenda items and public comment.

• Election of Vice President for one-year term
• Approval of August 24, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Monthly Police Department operations update and annual report discussion
• Monthly Fire Department operations update, including plane crash and rescue in Lake Wausau

The Wausau Police & Fire Commission held its regular meeting on September 28, 2026. The Commission elected V. Leskys as Vice President and approved the minutes from the August 24, 2026, meeting. Members also received operational updates from the Police and Fire Departments regarding staffing, budget adjustments, and recent emergency responses.

• Elected V. Leskys as Vice President (5-0)
• Appointed L. Nowak as Secretary
• Approved August 24, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Sustainability, Energy & Environment Committee

The City of Wausau's Sustainability, Energy & Environment Committee is scheduled to attend a tour and information session at Hsu Growing Supply, 237502 Co Rd W N, Wausau, WI, on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The notice states a quorum of committee members may be present, but no action will be taken. The agenda lists no votes, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings.

• Tour and information session on Hsu Growing Supply's operations and composting services
• Possible quorum of the Sustainability, Energy & Environment Committee; no action to be taken
• Meeting location is off-site at 237502 Co Rd W N, Wausau, WI
• Notice posted 09/24/2026 at 2:30 PM by Kody Hart at City Hall, 407 Grant Street

Public Health & Safety Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee will consider approving or denying various license applications and decide on 90-day extensions to open for business for two Stewart Avenue establishments. The committee will also receive updates on the homelessness response framework and the August 2026 Tavern Activities Report.

• 90-day extension request for 2510 Deli & Bakery, 2510 Stewart Avenue, agent Alexandria McKibben
• 90-day extension request for True North #855, 4611 Stewart Avenue, agent Michelle Knox
• Approval or denial of various license applications
• Update on Marathon County and City of Wausau Foundational Framework for Homelessness Response
• Tavern Activities Report from August 2026

The Public Health & Safety Committee approved several license applications and granted 90-day business opening extensions to two establishments. A homelessness response framework update was postponed, and the August tavern activities report was placed on file.

• Approved various license applications (4-0)
• Approved 90-day opening extension for 2510 Deli & Bakery (4-0)
• Approved 90-day opening extension for True North #855 (4-0)
• Approved August 17 and September 2, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Postponed update on Foundational Framework for Homelessness Response
• Placed August 2026 Tavern Activities Report on file