Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

City Council

The Common Council will consider Ordinance #2026-10, which would repeal and recreate Chapter 9, §9.125 concerning convicted child and violent sex offender restrictions. The council will review several temporary Class "B" alcohol beverage license applications for events at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds and St. Charles Borromeo Parish, as well as a street‑use permit for the Oktoberfest Royalty Procession on Hwy 124. Additional items include a rezoning request for a 13.32‑acre parcel south of Chippewa Crossing, repair contracts totaling $34,900 for the police department building and a wastewater influent pump, and discussion of the possible sale of City‑owned land (Parcel #22809-1422-71486001).

• Ordinance #2026-10 to repeal and recreate Chapter 9, §9.125 (convicted child and violent sex offender restrictions)
• Temporary Class "B" beer license applications for the Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association (Fairest Gala and Oktoberfest) and St. Charles Borromeo Parish festival
• Street Use Permit for the Oktoberfest Royalty Procession on the northbound lane of Hwy 124 from Leinenkugel’s to Edward Street
• Rezoning request for a 13.32‑acre parcel south of Chippewa Crossing from C‑2 General Commercial to R‑3A Multiple‑Family Residence
• Repair contracts: $9,900 for police department building caulking and $25,000 for an influent pump repair

Park Board

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review multiple residential development proposals, including the Willow Creek subdivision and a senior living project at Chippewa Crossing Boulevard. The commission is tasked with making recommendations to the Common Council regarding various conditional use permits, rezoning petitions, and plats.

• Alterations to Willow Creek Planned Development Conditional Use Permit
• Willow Creek CSM review
• Residential development proposal near Lakeland College by Jake Nagel
• Frisbie Development Planned Development Conditional Use Permit
• Frisbie Development Rezone Petition

The commission approved the June 8 minutes and recommended amending Planned Development Conditional Use Permit No. 2025‑05 with a public hearing. It approved a certified survey map pending County Surveyor review, and set a public hearing for a 186‑unit senior living conditional use permit. The commission also recommended the Common Council rezoning the 13.32‑acre parcel from C‑2 to R3‑A, approve its certified survey map, and approve the Wissota Lane extraterritorial plat. All motions carried with all present voting aye.

• Approved minutes of the June 8, 2026 meeting (all present voting aye)
• Recommended amending Planned Development Conditional Use Permit No. 2025‑05 and hold a public hearing for Willow Creek Lots 1‑2 (all present voting aye)
• Approved Certified Survey Map contingent on County Surveyor review and sidewalk/setback changes (all present voting aye)
• Recommended public hearing for Conditional Use Permit for 186‑unit senior living facility (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Common Council rezoning 13.32‑acre parcel from C‑2 to R3‑A and hold a public hearing (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Common Council approve Certified Survey Map for the 13.32‑acre lot (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Common Council approve Wissota Lane Extraterritorial Plat in Town of Lafayette (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (all present voting aye)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider two petitions to pave alleys in Mansfield's Addition. The board will also review a request from HPE for an electrical underground distribution easement.

• Petition to pave alley, Block 25 Mansfield's Addition
• Petition to pave alley, Block 13 Mansfield's Addition
• Request for an easement from HPE

The Board of Public Works approved the June 22 minutes. It recommended the Common Council approve petitions to repave alleys in Block 25 (Poplar Street) and Block 13 of the Mansfield Addition and to start engineering design. The board also agreed to tighten the lease language for a 40 ft × 120 ft easement and recommend council approval of the $1,260 lease. All motions passed with all present voting aye.

• Approved minutes of June 22, 2026 meeting (all present voting aye)
• Recommended council approve Poplar Street alley repaving petition and start design (all present voting aye)
• Recommended council approve Block 13 Mansfield alley repaving petition and start design (all present voting aye)
• Agreed to tighten easement lease language, verify with Xcel, and recommend council approve lease for $1,260 (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (all present voting aye)

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

El Comité No. 1 (Ingresos, Desembolsos, Agua y Aguas Residuales) se reunirá el 7 de julio de 2026 para discutir posibles recomendaciones de financiación para tres proyectos de la ciudad. El comité revisará propuestas para adiciones en Rhyme Printing, reparaciones por daños de agua en el edificio del Departamento de Policía y una reparación de bomba en la Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales. No hay decisiones finales programadas; el comité solo proporcionará posibles recomendaciones al Concejo Municipal completo.

• Aprobación de las actas del 23 de junio de 2026
• Discusión de la financiación para las adiciones propuestas de Rhyme Printing
• Discusión de la financiación para las reparaciones por daños de agua en el edificio del Departamento de Policía
• Discusión de la financiación para la reparación de la bomba de entrada de la Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales

City Council

El concejo llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y la primera lectura de una ordenanza para cambiar la zonificación de un lote en 1st Avenue y State Avenue de R-1B Single-Family a R-2 Two-Family Residential. También considerarán la primera lectura de una ordenanza que restringe a delincuentes sexuales violentos y de menores, una resolución para combinar distritos electorales para las primarias partidistas de agosto, y un acuerdo de desarrollo para Summit Ridge Phase I. También se discutirán múltiples transferencias de licencias de alcohol y compras de equipo para el departamento de bomberos.

• Audiencia pública sobre la Ordenanza #2026-09 que cambia la zonificación del lote #22908-31 14-753690001 en 1st Ave y State Ave a R-2
• Primera lectura de la Ordenanza #2026-10 que deroga y recrea §9.125 (Convicted Child and Violent Sex Offenders Restricted)
• Resolución #2026-17 para combinar distritos electorales para las primarias partidistas del 11 de agosto de 2026
• Considerar $7,586.50 para el reemplazo del teclado del departamento de bomberos proveniente de salarios no utilizados
• Discutir el Public Infrastructure Development Agreement con CDPG Developers para Summit Ridge Phase I

Committee #4 - Recycling, Computerization, Buildings & Intergovernmental Services Committee

El Comité de Reciclaje, Computación, Edificios y Servicios Intergubernamentales discutirá el proceso de Planificación de Mejoras de Capital de la Ciudad, incluyendo una presentación de ISG Facility Design Services sobre evaluaciones de instalaciones. También considerarán una política de uso de edificios y un acuerdo de alquiler para el Departamento de Bomberos, y discutirán el Edificio de Mantenimiento de Casper Park, incluyendo una reciente RFP para servicios de ingeniería y diseño. La reunión también aprobará actas anteriores.

• Presentación de ISG Facility Design Services sobre la evaluación de instalaciones para la planificación de mejoras de capital
• Política de Uso de Edificios y Acuerdo de Alquiler para el Departamento de Bomberos (tarifas de alquiler: $50 residente, $150 no residente, $150 de depósito)
• Discusión del Edificio de Mantenimiento de Casper Park y RFP para servicios de ingeniería y diseño
• Aprobar las actas de la reunión del Comité #4 del 10 de marzo de 2026

Committee #3 - Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee

El Comité de Transporte, Construcción, Seguridad Pública y Tráfico considerará revisiones al Capítulo 9.125 del código municipal, el cual restringe a delincuentes sexuales violentos y de menores convictos. El comité también revisará un permiso de uso de acera para bancos conmemorativos en 510 N Bridge Street y discutirá acuerdos de servicios de transporte médico con centros de atención. Se ha programado una sesión cerrada para deliberar sobre las tarifas per cápita de EMS.

• Discutir actualizaciones al Capítulo 9.125 – Delincuentes Sexuales Violentos y de Menores Restringidos, incluyendo excepciones de límites y proceso de apelación
• Solicitud de Permiso de Uso de Acera de Jeremy Stary para dos bancos conmemorativos en 510 N Bridge Street
• Acuerdos de Servicios de Transporte Médico entre Fire and Emergency Services y varios centros de atención
• Sesión cerrada para discutir las tarifas per cápita de EMS

The Committee recommended that the Council approve revisions to the municipal code regarding convicted child and violent sex offenders. It also recommended approval of a sidewalk use permit for memorial benches and updated medical transportation service agreements.

• Recommended Council approve revisions to Municipal Code Chapter 9.125 regarding convicted child and violent sex offenders (All present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve Street Use Permit for Jeremy Stary to place two memorial benches at 510 N Bridge Street (All present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve Medical Transportation Service Agreements between Fire and Emergency Services and care facilities (All present voting aye)
• Approved minutes of June 2, 2026 meeting (All present voting aye)
• Approved minutes of June 9, 2026 meeting (All present voting aye)

Police & Fire Commission

La Comisión de Policía y Bomberos llevará a cabo una sesión cerrada bajo la ley de Wisconsin para realizar entrevistas al Departamento de Bomberos. El comité puede regresar a la sesión abierta para posibles acciones sobre dichas entrevistas. Otros puntos incluyen la aprobación de las actas y el aplazamiento.

• Realizar Entrevistas del Departamento de Bomberos (5:45pm, 6:30pm) en sesión cerrada
• Posible regreso a la sesión abierta con acción sobre los puntos discutidos en la sesión cerrada

City Council

El Concejo Común llevará a cabo una reunión especial para realizar entrevistas en sesión cerrada de dos finalistas para el puesto de Administrador de la Ciudad: Stelzner y Gabrielatos. Después de las entrevistas, el concejo puede reconvocar en sesión abierta para discutir la extensión de una oferta condicional y autorizar la negociación de los términos del contrato. No hay otros asuntos en la agenda.

• Entrevista de la candidata/finalista Stelzner para Administrador de la Ciudad
• Entrevista del candidato/finalista Gabrielatos para Administrador de la Ciudad
• Posible extensión de la oferta condicional de empleo para Administrador de la Ciudad
• Reconvocatoria a sesión abierta para posible acción sobre los puntos de la sesión cerrada

During a special meeting on June 29, 2026, the Chippewa Falls Common Council entered closed session to interview candidates Stelzner and Gabrielatos for the City Administrator position. Upon returning to open session, the Council voted not to extend an offer to either candidate at this time and instructed Public Administration Associates (PAA) to continue the search.

• Entered closed session to consider City Administrator candidates and employment terms
• Voted not to extend a job offer to current candidates
• Instructed PAA to continue the City Administrator search
• Adjourned meeting at 3:52 pm

Police & Fire Commission

La Comisión elegirá a los oficiales para el próximo mandato y luego entrará en sesión cerrada bajo el estatuto de Wisconsin para entrevistar a los solicitantes para puestos de oficial de policía. Es posible que se produzca una acción posterior en sesión abierta. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas del 12 de mayo de 2026.

• Elección de oficiales de la Comisión de Policía y Bomberos
• Sesión cerrada para realizar entrevistas de oficiales de policía del Departamento de Policía (Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c))
• Posible regreso a sesión abierta con acción sobre los temas discutidos en la sesión cerrada
• Aprobación de las actas del 12 de mayo de 2026

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

El comité revisará una descripción de puesto actualizada para la posición de Supervisor de Aguas Residuales y explorará opciones de mejora para el Xcel Energy/NSP Chippewa River Boat Landing. Se podrán presentar recomendaciones al Concejo Municipal. La aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior también está en la agenda.

• Aprobación de las actas del 10 de junio de 2026.
• Discusión de la descripción de puesto actualizada para la posición de Supervisor de Aguas Residuales.
• Discusión de posibles opciones de acuerdos para mejoras del Xcel Energy/NSP Chippewa River Boat Landing adyacente al taller de la calle.

The committee recommended that the Council authorize negotiations for a lease and future acquisition of the Xcel Energy/NSP Chippewa River Boat Landing. They also recommended approval of an updated job description for the Wastewater Supervisor position.

• Recommended Council authorize City Planner Hentschel to negotiate a lease and future acquisition of the Xcel Energy/NSP Chippewa River Boat Landing (All aye)
• Recommended Council approve updated Wastewater Supervisor job description (All aye)
• Approved June 10, 2026 minutes (All aye)

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

El Comité de Ingresos, Desembolsos, Agua y Aguas Residuales considerará varias solicitudes de financiamiento y cambios de política, incluyendo el apoyo para adiciones de Rhyme Printing, un modelo de facturación de tarifa plana para las horas extras de la policía y el reemplazo de teclados, equipo y una hélice de lancha en el Departamento de Bomberos. El comité también puede autorizar la compra de un limpiador de tuberías de cadena para el Departamento de Aguas Residuales. Todos los puntos se discuten para una posible recomendación al Concejo Municipal.

• Discutir financiamiento para las adiciones propuestas de Rhyme Printing
• Discutir el costo de facturación de tarifa plana del Departamento de Policía para la cobertura de horas extras externas
• Discutir financiamiento para el reemplazo de teclados en el Departamento de Bomberos
• Discutir financiamiento para el reemplazo de equipo del Departamento de Bomberos
• Discutir financiamiento para reemplazar la unidad inferior de la lancha del Departamento de Bomberos con una hélice

The committee recommended several equipment purchases for the Fire and Wastewater departments and established a new annual rate process for Police Department outside overtime billing.

• Recommended Council approve annual review process for Police Department hourly flat-rate billing (All aye)
• Recommended Council approve $7,586.50 for Fire Department keypad replacement from unspent wages (All aye)
• Recommended Council approve replacement of Fire Department gear from unspent wages or reserves (All aye)
• Recommended Council approve purchase of Fire Department boat propeller using Sale of Scrap account and trade-in value (All aye)
• Recommended Council approve $10,821 for a Wastewater Department chain pipe cleaner from Wastewater Operating Account (All aye)
• Approved minutes from June 10, 2026 (All aye)

Board of Public Works

La Junta de Obras Públicas revisará un acuerdo de desarrollo con CDPG, LLC para el Desarrollo de Summit Ridge, que incluye mejoras públicas como calles, servicios públicos y agua/alcantarillado. También considerarán nombrar a Veronica Aranda al Comité de Revisión Técnica de Aguas Subterráneas y un permiso estatal para permitir el Old Abe State Trail dentro del derecho de vía estatal. Las recomendaciones sobre estos temas se enviarán al Concejo Municipal.

• Aprobar las actas de la reunión del 8 de junio de 2026
• Considerar el nombramiento de Veronica Aranda, Geóloga Profesional, al Comité de Revisión Técnica de Aguas Subterráneas
• Revisar y recomendar el Acuerdo de Desarrollo con CDPG, LLC para el Desarrollo de Summit Ridge (mejoras de infraestructura pública)
• Revisar y recomendar la solicitud estatal DT1504 para el Old Abe State Trail dentro del derecho de vía estatal

The Board of Public Works approved the June 8 meeting minutes. It appointed Veronica Aranda to the Groundwater Technical Review Committee. The Board recommended the Common Council approve the Summit Ridge Phase 1 development agreement with CDPG. It also recommended the Council authorize the execution of a state application to clarify maintenance responsibility for the Old Abe State Trail, and then adjourned.

• Approved June 8, 2026 Board minutes (all present voting aye)
• Appointed Veronica Aranda to Groundwater Technical Review Committee (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Common Council approve Summit Ridge Phase 1 development agreement with CDPG (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Common Council authorize execution of DT1504 application for Old Abe State Trail maintenance (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all present voting aye)

City Council

El Common Council de Chippewa Falls considerará la adjudicación de un contrato a River Valley Architects por servicios de ingeniería y diseño para el Casper Park Maintenance Building, valorado en $53,950. El concejo también adoptará nuevas tarifas de tratamiento de aguas residuales, discutirá un aumento de viáticos para un manejador de K-9, evaluará el financiamiento de superposición para un nuevo oficial de cumplimiento de estacionamiento y revisará un cambio en el horario de trabajo del Street Department. Los artículos adicionales incluyen numerosas renovaciones de licencias y otras resoluciones.

• Adjudicar el contrato de servicios de ingeniería y diseño para el Casper Park Maintenance Building a River Valley Architects por $53,950
• Adoptar las tarifas para el tratamiento de aguas residuales (Resolución #2026-16)
• Discutir un aumento de $16 de viáticos para la capacitación fuera del estado del manejador de K-9
• Considerar el financiamiento de superposición de salarios no gastados para la capacitación de un nuevo Parking Enforcement Officer
• Discutir la alteración del horario de trabajo del Street Department a un horario de 4/10 durante todo el año

The Common Council approved new wastewater treatment rates and a 3-lot certified survey map along Kennedy Road. The council also authorized several business license renewals and approved a year-round 4/10 work schedule for the Street Department. A bid for Casper Park Maintenance Building design services was rejected.

• Adopted rates for Wastewater Treatment (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2026-15 for a 3-lot CSM along Kennedy Road (6-0)
• Approved year-round 4/10 work schedule for Street Department (6-0)
• Denied $53,950 engineering bid for Casper Park Maintenance Building to River Valley Architects (2-4)
• Approved $522,534.32 in total claims (6-0)
• Approved 2026/2027 Alcohol, Dance, Taxicab, and Garbage/Recycling licenses (Unanimous)
• Approved overlap funding for new Parking Enforcement Officer training (6-0)
• Authorized Fire Chief to reserve place in line for ambulance remount (6-0)

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

El Comité de Ingresos, Desembolsos, Agua y Aguas Residuales discutirá y posiblemente recomendará financiamiento para varios proyectos, incluyendo adiciones de Rhyme Printing, contratación de control de estacionamiento, entrenamiento K-9 y remontaje de ambulancia. También considerarán las tarifas de aguas residuales para desechos transportados, la licitación RFP de Casper Park, un Acuerdo de Servicios de Gestión de Tesorería con Northwestern Bank y usos para una Subvención de Equipamiento de Seguridad de League Insurance. La aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior también está en la agenda.

• Discutir financiamiento para las adiciones propuestas de Rhyme Printing
• Discutir y considerar las tarifas de aguas residuales para desechos transportados
• Discutir la adjudicación de la licitación RFP de Casper Park
• Discutir el Acuerdo de Servicios de Gestión de Tesorería entre la Ciudad y Northwestern Bank
• Discutir financiamiento para el remontaje de ambulancia

The committee approved several recommendations to the full Council. It recommended awarding the Casper Park maintenance building design to River Valley Architects for $53,950, backed police parking enforcement overlap training funding, advanced $16 per diem for K-9 handler training, set new wastewater rates for hauled waste, authorized use of a $7,900 safety equipment grant, and reserved a place in line for an ambulance remount.

• Approved $53,950 Casper Park design contract to River Valley Architects (2-0-1 abstention)
• Recommended parking enforcement overlap funding from unspent wages (unanimous)
• Recommended advancing $16 per diem to K-9 handler for out-of-state training (unanimous)
• Recommended new wastewater rates for hauled waste (unanimous)
• Recommended expending $7,900 safety equipment grant (unanimous)
• Recommended authorizing fire chief to reserve ambulance remount place (unanimous)
• No action on Rhyme Printing add-ons or treasury management agreement

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

El Comité #2 (Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration) considerará alterar el horario de trabajo del Street Department y podrá hacer una recomendación al City Council. El comité también aprobará las actas de su reunión del 26 de mayo de 2026. Solo un tema sustantivo está en la agenda.

• Discusión sobre la alteración del horario de trabajo del Street Department, con posibles recomendaciones al Council.
• Aprobación de las actas del 26 de mayo de 2026.

The committee discussed altering the Street Department work schedule to a year-round 4/10 format to aid recruitment. They voted to recommend the City Council approve this change. The committee also approved revisions to the Deputy City Clerk and City Administrator job descriptions.

• Recommended Council approve year-round 4/10 Street Department schedule (3-0)
• Recommended Council approve revisions to Deputy City Clerk job description (5-0)
• Recommended Council approve revisions to City Administrator job description (5-0)
• Tabled request to add Arborist title to Parks Maintenance position (no action taken)

Board of Review

La Junta de Revisión se reunirá para examinar el registro de evaluaciones y corregir errores en descripciones o cálculos. La junta también escuchará objeciones a las evaluaciones de bienes raíces y considerará diversas solicitudes de carácter procesal.

• Revisión y certificación de correcciones al registro de evaluaciones
• Audiencia de objeciones a las evaluaciones de bienes raíces
• Consideración de exenciones para los requisitos de notificación y exenciones de audiencia
• Solicitudes de testimonios por teléfono o declaración escrita bajo juramento

Committee #3 - Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee

El Comité de Transporte, Construcción, Seguridad Pública y Tráfico discutirá actualizaciones al Capítulo 9.125 del Código Municipal de Chippewa Falls, el cual restringe a delincuentes sexuales violentos y de menores convictos. El comité también puede realizar recomendaciones sobre tres solicitudes de licencias de bebidas alcohólicas: La Poblanita II en 257 W Prairie View Road, That’s a Wrap Eats & More en 19 W Central Street, y Glen Loch Tavern en 1300 Jefferson Avenue. La reunión es una etapa de discusión y posible recomendación, no una decisión final del concejo.

• Discutir actualizaciones al Capítulo 9.125 – Delincuentes Sexuales Violentos y de Menores Restringidos
• Considerar la solicitud de licencia de bebidas alcohólicas para La Poblanita II, LLC en 257 W Prairie View Road
• Considerar la solicitud de licencia de bebidas alcohólicas para Jack NoOne, LLC (That’s a Wrap Eats & More) en 19 W Central Street
• Considerar la solicitud de licencia de bebidas alcohólicas para Glen Loch Tavern, LLC en 1300 Jefferson Avenue

The committee recommended that the City Council consider alcohol beverage license applications for La Poblanita, That’s a Wrap Eats & More, and Glen Loch Tavern. No action was taken on proposed updates to the municipal code regarding convicted sex offender restrictions.

• Recommended Council consider alcohol beverage license for La Poblanita at 257 W Prairie View Road (All present voting aye)
• Recommended Council consider alcohol beverage license for That’s a Wrap Eats & More at 19 W Central Street on July 7 (All present voting aye)
• Recommended Council consider alcohol beverage license for Glen Loch Tavern at 1300 Jefferson Avenue (All present voting aye)
• No action taken on updates to Municipal Code Chapter 9.125 regarding convicted child and violent sex offenders

Park Board

La Junta de Parques discutirá y considerará solicitudes de eventos especiales, el Plan Regional de Recreación al Aire Libre de Western Wisconsin, los resultados de las licitaciones para Casper Park y las reparaciones del bandshell y del muro de contención de acceso al agua de Irvine Park. La junta también escuchará un informe de recreación y un informe del director. No se enumeran montos de dinero específicos en la agenda.

• Discutir los resultados de las licitaciones de RFP de Casper Park
• Discutir las reparaciones del bandshell
• Discutir la reparación del muro de contención de acceso al agua de Irvine Park
• Discutir el Plan Regional de Recreación al Aire Libre de Western Wisconsin
• Aprobar reclamos

The Park Board approved a bid for Casper Park repairs and authorized a retaining wall repair at Irvine Park. The board also voted to forward the Western Wisconsin Regional Outdoor Recreational Plan to the City Council with full support.

• Forwarded Western Wisconsin Regional Outdoor Recreational Plan to City Council (Board's full support)
• Approved River Valley Architect bid for Casper Park at $53,950.00
• Authorized Irvine Park water access retaining wall repair, not to exceed $5,350.00
• Approved claims in the amount of $111,190.07

Plan Commission

La Comisión de Planificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y considerará una resolución con respecto a un permiso de uso condicional para un monopolo de 197 pies. La torre tiene como objetivo proporcionar una red LTE privada para la transmisión segura de datos de Xcel Energy. Además, la comisión revisará un mapa de levantamiento certificado de tres lotes fuera de Kennedy Road.

• Audiencia pública para la Torre de Xcel Energy en 2900 Olson Drive
• Resolución de Permiso de Uso Condicional No. 2026-04 para un monopolo de 197 pies
• Revisión de un CSM de tres lotes fuera de Kennedy Road

The Plan Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Xcel Energy to build a 197-foot monopole tower at 2900 Olson Drive. They also unanimously recommended approval of a 3-lot Certified Survey Map near 1415 Kennedy Road to allow more single-family homes. The previous meeting's minutes were approved.

• Approved minutes of May 11, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. 2026-04 for Xcel Energy 197-ft tower at 2900 Olson Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 3-lot Certified Survey Map near 1415 Kennedy Road (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

La Junta de Obras Públicas considerará recomendar un acuerdo de cinco años con Happy Tails Dog Park, Inc. para la operación y el mantenimiento del parque canino de la ciudad, y también revisará el Informe Anual de Mantenimiento de Cumplimiento 2025 para la planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales. Ambos puntos serán remitidos al Concejo Común para su acción final. La junta también votará para aprobar las actas de la reunión anterior.

• Considerar el acuerdo de usuario de 5 años con Happy Tails Dog Park, asignando la remoción de nieve, el corte de césped, el mantenimiento y los servicios públicos a la organización sin fines de lucro
• Revisar el Informe Anual de Mantenimiento de Cumplimiento 2025 y la resolución correspondiente para la planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales
• Aprobar las actas de la reunión de la Junta de Obras Públicas del 11 de mayo de 2026

The Board of Public Works recommended that the Common Council approve a 5-year agreement with Happy Tails Dog Park, pending city attorney review. The Board also recommended approval of the 2025 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report and resolution.

• Recommended Common Council approve 5-year agreement with Happy Tails Dog Park (All present voting aye)
• Recommended Common Council approve 2025 CMAR report and resolution (All present voting aye)
• Approved May 11, 2026 meeting minutes (All present voting aye)

City Council

The Common Council approved several infrastructure and public safety expenditures, including a new police video system and riverfront stabilization. The council also passed ordinances changing parking limits and prohibitions on Spring, River, and Island Streets. Additionally, a rezoning request for a property northwest of First Avenue and State Avenue was approved for a public hearing.

• Approved $161,000 for Police Department Watch Guard video system
• Approved $68,880 for Riverfront riprap stabilization and path improvement (4-2)
• Approved $5,525 for Police Department lobby interior door replacement
• Approved Ordinance #2026-07 amending two-hour parking limit on Spring Street
• Approved Ordinance #2026-08 prohibiting parking on River Street and Island Street
• Approved rezoning request from Akorn Enterprises for R-2 Two-Family Residence District
• Approved ambulance fees and rates proposed by the Fire Chief
• Approved $731,759.59 in total claims

Committee #3 - Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee

El Comité de Transporte, Construcción, Seguridad Pública y Tráfico discutirá actualizaciones al Capítulo caso 9.125 del Código Municipal de Chippewa Falls, el cual restringe a delincuentes sexuales violentos y de menores convictos. El comité puede hacer recomendaciones al Concejo Municipal. También aprobarán las actas de la reunión del 13 de mayo de 2026.

• Discutir actualizaciones al Capítulo 9.125 – Delincuentes Sexuales Violentos y de Menores Restringidos; posibles recomendaciones al Concejo

The Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee approved the minutes of the May 13, 2026 Committee #3 meeting. No action was taken on the proposed updates to Chapter 9.125 regarding convicted child and violent sex offenders. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of May 13, 2026 Committee #3 meeting (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all present voting aye)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

El comité discutirá revisiones a las descripciones de puestos para el Deputy City Clerk y el City Administrator, y un cambio de título de puesto para un empleado de parques. Luego entrarán en sesión cerrada para discutir la compensación para el Director de Public Works/Utility Manager, con posible acción posterior. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de actas anteriores.

• Aprobación de las actas del 12 de mayo de 2026
• Discutir revisiones a la descripción de puesto de Deputy City Clerk, posible recomendación al Council
• Discutir revisiones a la descripción de puesto de City Administrator, posible recomendación al Council
• Discutir la adición de un cambio de título de puesto de Parks Maintenance/Arborist para un empleado actual de parques
• Sesión cerrada para discutir beneficios/compensación para el Director de Public Works/Utility Manager

The Committee recommended that the Council approve additional pay for five hours per week for the Director of Public Works/Utility Manager, including back pay to January 23, 2026. The body also recommended Council approval of revised job descriptions for the Deputy City Clerk and City Administrator.

• Recommended Council approve pay for an additional five hours per week for Director of Public Works/Utility Manager (All present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve revisions to the Deputy City Clerk Job Description (All present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve revisions to the City Administrator Job Description pending City Attorney review (All present voting aye)
• Approved minutes from May 12, 2026 (All present voting aye)
• Tabled Parks Maintenance/Arborist title change pending job description review

City Council

El Concejo de la Ciudad de Chippewa Falls llevará a cabo una reunión en sesión cerrada para revisar entrevistas en video, exámenes de antecedentes e historias personales de los semifinalistas para el puesto de Administrador de la Ciudad. Los miembros del Concejo pueden reducir el grupo de candidatos para entrevistas en persona o considerar términos para una oferta condicional. La discusión se limita a información relacionada con el empleo y permanecerá confidencial.

• Revisar a los candidatos semifinalistas para Administrador de la Ciudad (entrevistas, verificaciones de antecedentes)
• Decidir si se reduce el grupo de entrevistas o si se extiende una oferta condicional

Council met in closed session to review candidates for City Administrator. After returning to open session, they directed Public Administration Associates (PAA) to negotiate an offer of employment with one applicant. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Directed PAA to negotiate an offer of employment for City Administrator (unanimous on procedural motions)

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

El Comité de Ingresos, Desembolsos, Agua y Aguas Residuales discutirá una encuesta de tarifas de ambulancia, el financiamiento para el reemplazo de la puerta del vestíbulo del departamento de policía y el reemplazo del sistema de video, la estabilización de la ribera y mejoras en los senderos, y un RFP de Allen Park. El comité puede hacer recomendaciones al Concejo Municipal sobre estos temas. Se ha programado una sesión cerrada para discutir la compensación del Director de Obras Públicas/Gerente de Servicios Públicos.

• Discutir las Tarifas de Ambulancia y el Análisis de la Encuesta de Tarifas
• Discutir el financiamiento para el reemplazo de la puerta interior del vestíbulo del Departamento de Policía
• Discutir el financiamiento para el reemplazo del sistema de video Watch Guard (Motorola) del Departamento de Policía
• Discutir la estabilización de riprap de la ribera y la mejora del sendero para peatones y bicicletas
• Sesión Cerrada contemplada para discutir la compensación del Director de Obras Públicas/Gerente de Servicios Públicos

The committee recommended several funding actions to the Council, including police door replacements and video system upgrades. They also approved a riverfront project and an Allen Park engineering RFP.

• Recommended approval of ambulance fees and rates (unanimous)
• Recommended $5,525 for Police Department lobby interior door replacement (unanimous)
• Recommended up to $161,000 for Police Department Watch Guard video system replacement (unanimous)
• Recommended $68,880 for Riverfront riprap stabilization and ped/bike path improvement (4-1)
• Recommended approval of the Allen Park RFP (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Committee #2 recommendations via unspent wages (unanimous)

City Council

El Concejo Común llevará a cabo las primeras lecturas de dos enmiendas a las ordenanzas de estacionamiento y considerará varias solicitudes, incluyendo permisos de uso de calles para el Great Lakes HOG Rally y la Corpus Christi Procession, así como licencias de alcohol para Picks & Pours Fest. Bajo asuntos nuevos, el concejo discutirá el uso de salarios no gastados para el reclutamiento de un administrador, aprobará una búsqueda de supervisor de aguas residuales de $10,000 y considerará una política de implementación de estudio salarial de $176,000 para los empleados de la ciudad. Se ha programado una sesión cerrada para discutir un posible sitio de parque empresarial y revisar a los semifinalistas para el puesto de administrador de la ciudad.

• Primera lectura de la Ordenanza #2026-07 para extender el límite de estacionamiento de 2 a 4 horas en el lote al norte de Spring Street entre las calles Bridge y Bay
• Primera lectura de la Ordenanza #2026-08 para prohibir el estacionamiento en River Street e Island Street
• Discutir y considerar el uso de salarios no gastados para el proceso de reclutamiento de un administrador
• Discutir y considerar la política de implementación del estudio salarial para los empleados de la ciudad con un costo de $176,000
• Discutir y considerar aumentos en las tarifas de servicios de ambulancia basados en las tarifas propuestas por el Jefe de Bomberos

The Common Council approved several policy and financial items, including wage study implementation for city and utility employees at an estimated cost of $176,000, funding for administrator recruitment from unspent wages, and a $10,000 contract for a wastewater supervisor search. Council also approved ambulance fee rates, billing agreements with EMS Management & Consultants and Life Line Billing Systems, an amended CDBG program agreement, and multiple permits for events and sidewalk use. All votes were unanimous except the City Vehicles Policy (6-1) and all other roll calls were 7-0.

• Approved wage study implementation and maintenance policy for City employees, $176,000 from Pay Study Account (7-0)
• Approved wage study implementation and maintenance policy for Utility employees (7-0)
• Approved use of unspent wages for administrator recruitment process (7-0)
• Approved $10,000 contract with McMahon Engineers for wastewater supervisor search (7-0)
• Approved updated City Vehicles Policy (6-1, Normand opposed)
• Approved ambulance fees and rate survey analysis with referral to Committee #1 (7-0)
• Approved billing agreement with EMS Management & Consultants, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved Master Services Agreement with Life Line Billing Systems, LLC (7-0)

Committee of the Whole

El Comité de la totalidad discutirá opciones para la antigua Bernard Willi Pool, incluyendo una propuesta de la YMCA para construir una nueva piscina en sus instalaciones de Chippewa Falls. Los miembros también revisarán un Análisis de Necesidades de Espacio para la biblioteca pública y considerarán capacitación de respuesta ante desastres para funcionarios y personal de la ciudad. No hay votaciones programadas; cualquier recomendación se enviaría al Concejo Municipal.

• Discutir la carta de la YMCA instando a una nueva piscina en el sitio de la YMCA de Chippewa Falls para reducir los costos de capital
• Revisar el Análisis de Necesidades de Espacio de River Valley Architects para una posible expansión o remodelación de la biblioteca
• Considerar opciones de capacitación de preparación para respuesta ante desastres e incidentes críticos para funcionarios electos y personal
• Piscina construida en 1969; la gestión compartida con la YMCA comenzó en 2025
• Aprobar las actas de la reunión del Comité de la totalidad del 3 de marzo de 2026 (procedimental)

The Committee of the Whole reviewed a space needs analysis for the public library and discussed potential collaboration with the YMCA for a new pool. No formal actions were taken on these items. The committee approved the minutes from the March 3, 2026 meeting.

• Approved March 3, 2026 meeting minutes (All present voting aye)

Committee #3 - Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee

El Comité de Transporte, Construcción, Seguridad Pública y Tráfico discutirá actualizaciones al Capítulo 9.125 del código municipal relativo a delincuentes sexuales violentos y de menores convictos, incluyendo una presentación del SBN Core Team. El comité también considerará permisos de uso de aceras para dos negocios del centro, actualizaciones al código de Servicios de Bomberos y Emergencias, y las tarifas de servicios de ambulancia. De estas discusiones pueden resultar posibles recomendaciones al Concejo Municipal.

• Discutir actualizaciones al Capítulo 9.125 – Delincuentes Sexuales Violentos y de Menores Convictos con Restricciones, con una presentación del SBN Core Team
• Permiso de Uso de Acera de Off the Rack Bridal World para contenedores de esmóquin de devolución y letreros de caballete en 123 N Bridge Street
• Permiso de Uso de Acera de Willow May Bridal and Formal Suites para banderas/estandartes de plumas en 101 N Bridge Street
• Discutir actualizaciones al Capítulo 5 – Servicios de Bomberos y Emergencias
• Discutir las tarifas de servicios de ambulancia y los acuerdos de servicios de facturación con EMS Management & Consultants y Life Line Billing Systems

The Committee approved sidewalk use permits for two bridal businesses and recommended approval of updates to the Fire and Emergency Services chapter of the municipal code. The Committee also recommended approval of ambulance fee surveys and billing service agreements. No action was taken on proposed updates to the sex offender restriction ordinance.

• Approved Sidewalk Use Permit for Off the Rack Bridal World (123 N Bridge Street)
• Approved Sidewalk Use Permit for Willow May Bridal and Formal Suites (101 N Bridge Street)
• Recommended approval of updates to Chapter 5 (Fire and Emergency Services)
• Recommended approval of Ambulance Fees and Rate Survey Analysis
• Recommended approval of Billing Services Agreement with EMS Management & Consultants
• Recommended approval of Master Services Agreement with Life Line Billing Systems
• Tabled updates to Chapter 9.125 (Sex Offender Restrictions) for further review
• Tabled discussion on Motor Scooters/Play Vehicles on City Streets

Library Board

The board approved vouchers to be paid from the 2026 budget after May 19, 2026, and approved Act 150 invoices as presented, both by unanimous roll-call votes. They reviewed an architect's proposal for a library expansion/remodeling and requested a 3D fly-through for city council and public presentations. Updates included the upcoming Summer Learning Challenge and a wage study set to take effect May 19.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes of April 15, 2026 as corrected (6-0)
• Approved vouchers to be paid from the 2026 budget after May 19, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved Act 150 invoices as presented (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:16 p.m. (6-0)

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

El Comité primero aprobará las actas de la reunión del 14 de abril de 2026. Luego discutirá el posible financiamiento para las adiciones propuestas de Rhyme Printing, para gastos de reclutamiento de administradores, para una búsqueda ejecutiva por parte de McMahon Engineers/Architects para cubrir la posición de Supervisor de Aguas Residuales (Wastewater Supervisor), y para un estudio de salarios, con cualquier recomendación que será enviada al Concejo Municipal.

• Aprobar las actas de la reunión del 14 de abril de 2026
• Discutir el financiamiento para las adiciones propuestas de Rhyme Printing
• Discutir el financiamiento para los gastos del proceso de reclutamiento de administradores
• Discutir el financiamiento para la búsqueda ejecutiva de McMahon Engineers/Architects para el puesto de Wastewater Supervisor
• Discutir el financiamiento para la implementación de un estudio de salarios

The Committee recommended that Council approve an estimated $176,000 to implement a wage study for 2026. They also recommended using unspent wages to fund administrator recruitment and an executive search for a Wastewater Supervisor.

• Recommended Council approve implementation of wage study at estimated cost of $176,000 (All aye)
• Recommended Council use unspent wages to fund administrator recruitment process costs (All aye)
• Recommended Council approve $10,000 from unspent wages for McMahon Engineers/Architects to conduct Wastewater Supervisor executive search (All aye)
• Tabled funding for Rhyme Printing proposed additions pending a meeting with the vendor

Police & Fire Commission

La Chippewa Falls Police & Fire Commission se reunirá el 12 de mayo de 2026 a las 5:00 pm en la estación del departamento de bomberos. La comisión reconocerá el servicio de Todd Prill, discutirá el proceso de contratación del departamento de policía y elegirá a los oficiales de la comisión. También se planean una entrevista en sesión cerrada para el departamento de bomberos y una discusión sobre los resultados de las pruebas MPO del departamento de bomberos.

• Reconocimiento de los años de dedicación de Todd Prill a la Police & Fire Commission
• Discusión del proceso de contratación del Police Department
• Elección de oficiales de la Police & Fire Commission
• Entrevista del departamento de bomberos en sesión cerrada (5:45 pm)
• Discusión de los resultados de las pruebas MPO del departamento de bomberos

Park Board

La Junta de Parques considerará solicitudes de eventos especiales para dos carreras de la YMCA (Ferris Wheel 5K y Pure Water Days Races) y discutirá actualizaciones sobre el Duck Pond, los resultados de las licitaciones de RFP de Casper Park, Forever Turf y RC Mowers. La junta también aprobará reclamos y escuchará los informes de recreación y de los directores.

• Discutir los resultados de las licitaciones de RFP de Casper Park
• Discutir la actualización del Duck Pond
• Considerar la solicitud de evento especial YMCA Ferris Wheel 5K (12 de julio)
• Considerar la solicitud de evento especial YMCA Pure Water Days Races (8 de agosto)
• Discutir Forever Turf y RC Mowers

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board approved minutes, special event applications, and claims. The main decision was approving Option 1 of Pember's Change Order 3 for the duck pond, funded equally from Zoo Donations and Thorpe Zoo Improvement donations. Other items (Casper Park RFP, Forever Turf, RC Mowers) were discussed but tabled or deferred for further information.

• Approved minutes of April 14, 2026
• Approved Special Event Applications as presented
• Approved Option 1 of Pember's Change Order 3 for duck pond (funded 50/50 from Zoo Donations and Thorpe Zoo Improvement donations)
• Approved claims totaling $42,161.21
• Adjourned at 7:43 p.m.

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

El Comité #2 discutirá borradores de políticas sobre la implementación y el mantenimiento de estudios salariales tanto para empleados de la ciudad como de servicios públicos, con la posibilidad de hacer recomendaciones al Concejo. Otros temas incluyen un borrador de la Política de Vehículos de la Ciudad, revisiones a la Posición de Oficina Administrativa del Departamento de Bomberos y una propuesta para contratar a una firma de búsqueda ejecutiva para el puesto de Supervisor de Aguas Residuales. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de actas anteriores.

• Aprobación de las actas del 8 y 14 de abril de 2026
• Discusión del borrador de la Política de Vehículos de la Ciudad, posibles recomendaciones al Concejo
• Discusión de revisiones a la Posición de Oficina Administrativa del Departamento de Bomberos
• Discusión de la propuesta de McMahon Engineers/Architects para la búsqueda ejecutiva de Supervisor de Aguas Residuales
• Discusión de la política de implementación y mantenimiento de estudios salariales para empleados de la ciudad y de servicios públicos

The Committee recommended that the Council approve a new City Vehicles Policy and wage study implementation policies for city and utility employees. The body also recommended hiring an executive search firm for the Wastewater Supervisor position and updating a Fire Department job title.

• Recommended Council approve updated City Vehicles Policy (All aye)
• Recommended Council approve Fire Department Administrative Office Position revisions (All aye)
• Recommended Council approve $10,000 executive search for Wastewater Supervisor via McMahon Engineers/Architects (All aye)
• Recommended Council approve city employee wage study implementation and maintenance policy (All aye)
• Recommended Council approve utility employee wage study implementation and maintenance policy (All aye)
• Approved April 8 and April 14, 2026 minutes (All aye)
• Recommended Council approve Wastewater Operator hiring range of $28.54 - $33.70 per hour (All aye)
• Recommended Council approve amended CDBG Program agreement with Chippewa County Housing Authority (All aye)

Plan Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Chippewa Falls llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y considerará un permiso de uso condicional para el edificio Erickson Park 12 a lo largo de Jefferson Avenue, revisará una solicitud de permiso de uso condicional para una torre de Xcel Energy en 2900 Olson Drive, y revisará una solicitud de desarrollo planificado para convertir el derecho de vía de Patricia Street en un desarrollo residencial de 56 unidades. También considerarán una solicitud de rezonificación en 1st Avenue y State Avenue de distrito de residencia unifamiliar a multifamiliar.

• Audiencia pública y consideración de la Resolución de Permiso de Uso Condicional No. 2026-03 para estacionamiento dentro del retiro del jardín delantero para un edificio de 12 unidades en Jefferson Avenue
• Revisión y consideración del Permiso de Uso Condicional para la Torre de Xcel Energy en 2900 Olson Drive, con recomendación de realizar una audiencia pública
• Revisión de la solicitud de Daniel Russell para un Permiso de Uso Condicional de Desarrollo Planificado para convertir el derecho de vía de Patricia Street en un desarrollo residencial de 56 unidades
• Solicitud de rezonificación para la Parcela #22908-3314-75369001 en 1st Avenue y State Avenue de R-1B a R-3B
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión de la Comisión de Planificación del 13 de abril de 2026

The commission approved the minutes of the April 13 meeting and approved a Conditional Use Permit allowing front‑yard setback parking for a 12‑unit building on Jefferson Avenue. It also recommended acceptance of Xcel Energy’s 197‑ft monopole tower permit and a conceptual acceptance of the Patricia Street Planned Development Conditional Use Permit, subject to several contingencies. The commission voted to recommend that the Common Council approve a rezoning of Parcel 22908‑3314‑75369001 from R‑1B Single‑Family to R‑2 Two‑Family and to hold a public hearing on the change. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 13 meeting minutes (all present aye)
• Approved front‑yard setback parking Conditional Use Permit (Resolution 2026‑03) (all present aye)
• Recommended acceptance of Xcel Energy 197‑ft monopole tower permit, public hearing and draft resolution (all present aye)
• Recommended conceptual acceptance of Patricia Street Planned Development Conditional Use Permit with contingencies (Hubbard, Tzanakis, Misfeldt, Wilson, Varga, Trowbridge, Normand aye; Cesafsky, Arneberg no)
• Recommended Common Council approve rezoning of Parcel 22908‑3314‑75369001 to R‑2 and hold public hearing (all present aye)
• Approved May 11 meeting minutes (all present aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (all present aye)

Board of Public Works

La Junta de Obras Públicas de Chippewa Falls aprobará las actas de su reunión del 27 de abril, considerará dos enmiendas a la ordenanza que modifican los límites de estacionamiento en Spring Street y River Street, y discutirá una actualización del Acuerdo de Proyecto Municipal del Estado para la mejora de la carretera South Avenue, que suma un total de $1,373,000. La junta también levantará la sesión después de estos puntos.

• Aprobar las actas de la reunión de la Junta de Obras Públicas del 27 de abril de 2026.
• Enmendar la Sección 7.09(2)(b)14 para cambiar el límite de estacionamiento de dos horas a un límite de cuatro horas en el lote propiedad de la ciudad en el lado norte de W. Spring St. entre Bridge St. y Bay St.
• Enmendar la Sección 7.09(1)(b) para modificar la restricción de estacionamiento en el lado norte de River St., reduciendo la longitud restringida de 136 ft a 73 ft al este de Island St.
• Discutir el Acuerdo de Proyecto Municipal del Programa de Mejora de Carreteras Locales para South Avenue, con costos totales elegibles de $1,373,000 (fondos estatales $686,500, fondos municipales $686,500).
• Levantar la sesión.

The Board of Public Works voted unanimously to recommend the Common Council approve an ordinance changing the city-owned parking lot on the north side of Spring Street from 2-hour to 4-hour limits. The board also unanimously recommended changing the no-parking zone on River Street near Market on River from 136 feet to 73 feet. Director Cesafsky reported the city was awarded $686,500 in state LRIP funding for the South Avenue reconstruction project, but no action was taken on that item.

• Recommended approving ordinance changing Spring St parking lot to 4-hour limit (unanimous)
• Recommended approving ordinance reducing no-parking zone on River St near Market on River (unanimous)
• No action taken on South Avenue LRIP funding update

City Council

El Concejo Común considerará una resolución para revisar las tasas de evaluación especial de 2026, aprobará múltiples permisos de uso de calles y licencias temporales de cerveza para eventos comunitarios, y discutirá el nombramiento de nuevo de Weld Riley, S.C. como abogado de la ciudad. Se ha programado una sesión cerrada para revisar a los aspirantes al puesto de Administrador de la Ciudad y determinar a los semifinalistas. El concejo también realizará nombramientos en diversas juntas y comités.

• Resolución #2026-13: Tasas de evaluación especial revisadas para 2026
• Permisos de uso de calles: Spring Fling Flea (30 de mayo), Ferris Wheel 5K (12 de julio), Pure Water Days Races (8 de agosto), Cruise In Car Shows (mayo–agosto)
• Licencias temporales de cerveza Clase B para eventos de Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association el 13 de mayo y 17 de octubre
• Re-nombramiento de Weld Riley, S.C. como City Attorney
• Sesión cerrada para revisar a los aspirantes al Administrador de la Ciudad

The Council approved Resolution #2026-13 to revise special assessment rates after bids came in 10-15% lower than projected. Several street use permits for community events and two temporary beer licenses were approved. The Council also re-appointed Weld Riley, S.C as City Attorney.

• Approved Resolution #2026-13 regarding Revised 2026 Special Assessment Rates (7-0)
• Approved re-appointment of Weld Riley, S.C as City Attorney (7-0)
• Approved Street Use Permit for Collective Charm Spring Fling Flea on May 30, 2026 (All present aye)
• Approved Street Use Permits for YMCA Ferris Wheel 5K and Pure Water Days Races (All present aye)
• Approved Street Use Permit for Chippewa Falls Main Street Cruise In Car Shows (All present aye)
• Approved two Temporary Class 'B' Beer Alcohol Beverage Licenses for Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association (All present aye)
• Approved Sidewalk Use Permit for decorative bikes in downtown area (All present aye)
• Approved $1,054,746.59 in total claims (7-0)

Committee on Committees

El Comité de Comités discutirá y posiblemente recomendará nombramientos para diversos comités, juntas y comisiones de la ciudad, incluyendo la cobertura de una vacante en la Chippewa County Housing Authority Commission. También considerarán la aprobación de las actas de su reunión del 2 de octubre de 2025.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 2 de octubre de 2025
• Discusión de nombramientos para comités, juntas y comisiones
• Posible recomendación para cubrir una vacante en la Chippewa County Housing Authority Commission
• Lista de asignaciones propuestas para la membresía de comités y juntas

The Committee on Committees unanimously approved the minutes from its October 2, 2025 meeting. Members discussed vacancies and errors-and-omissions coverage for several boards, then voted to recommend that the full City Council approve the attached slate of appointments to committees, boards, and commissions. The meeting adjourned at 10:12 am.

• Approved minutes of October 2, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended council approve attached committee, board, and commission appointments (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 10:12 am

Board of Public Works

La Junta de Obras Públicas revisará y hará recomendaciones al Concejo Común sobre la solicitud de HPE de una servidumbre de 15 pies en terrenos de conservación de la ciudad para la expansión de un patio y la limpieza de vegetación para mejorar las vistas al río. El personal recomienda no otorgar la servidumbre pero apoya la limpieza o una compra alternativa del terreno. La junta también considerará las tasas revisadas de Evaluación Especial de 2026 tras ofertas de proyectos de calles más bajas de lo esperado, un permiso de uso de calle para Collective Charm y aprobará las actas de la reunión anterior.

• Aprobar las actas de la reunión del 13 de abril de 2026
• Revisar la solicitud de HPE para una servidum de 15 pies en 100 Cashman Dr y limpieza de vegetación en la orilla del río; el personal se opone a la servidumbre pero apoya la limpieza o compra/rezonificación
• Revisar el permiso de uso de calle para Collective Charm y entrega de barricadas
• Revisar las tasas revisadas de Evaluación Especial de 2026: nivelación $23.25/ft, alcantarillado sanitario $39.90/ft, tubería de agua $37.80/ft, bordillo/cuneta al costo, etc.

The Board of Public Works recommended that the Common Council approve a property sale to HPE at 100 N. Cashman Drive and approve revised, lower special assessment rates for 2026 street construction. The Board also denied a request to provide barricade delivery services for a private event.

• Recommended Common Council approve drafting a purchase agreement to sell property at 100 N. Cashman Drive to HPE (All present voting aye)
• Denied request for barricade drop-off services for Collective Charm (All present voting aye)
• Recommended Common Council approve revised 2026 special assessment rates (All present voting aye)
• Approved minutes of the April 13, 2026 meeting (All present voting aye)

City Council

El Concejo Común decidirá sobre la adjudicación de un contrato de $2,687,898.15 para los Proyectos de Mejora de Calles y Servicios Públicos de 2026. Otras acciones incluyen una primera lectura de una ordenanza que modifica el cargo de Administrador de la Ciudad, la aprobación del plano final de Summit Ridge y varias licencias de bebidas alcohólicas para eventos. El concejo también escuchará una presentación sobre la facturación de ambulancias de EMS/MC.

• Adjudicación de oferta de $2,687,898.15 a Haas Sons, Inc. para los Proyectos de Mejora de Calles y Servicios Públicos de 2026
• Primera lectura de la Ordenanza #2026-06 que modifica la Oficina del Administrador de la Ciudad
• Considerar la Resolución #2026-12 que aprueba el Plano Final de Summit Ridge
• Considerar la Solicitud de Ventas Minoristas de Servicio Completo para Productores de Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery para cuatro eventos privados en los recintos feriales
• Considerar la propuesta de Ehlers para un plan de gestión financiera a largo plazo que no exceda los $52,000

The Common Council approved a $2.69 million contract for 2026 street and utility improvements, adopted an ordinance amending the city administrator chapter, and approved a $14,000 budget amendment for holiday pay. A final plat for Summit Ridge subdivision was also approved. Residents raised concerns about noise and odors from backyard chickens, but no ordinance was enacted.

• Awarded $2,687,898.15 street and utility improvement bid to Haas Sons, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #2026-06 amending Office of City Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2026-11 budget amendment of $14,010.08 for holiday pay (5-1)
• Approved Resolution #2026-12 final plat of Summit Ridge (unanimous)
• Approved $52,000 proposal from Ehlers for long-term financial management plan (unanimous)
• Approved various permits and licenses: winery retail sales, street use, temporary beer licenses for Century Ride and Knights of Columbus (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $1,173,887.67 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring range update for Wastewater Operator to $28.54-$33.70/hour (unanimous)

City Council

Esta es una reunión organizativa del Concejo Común tras la toma de posesión de los miembros recién electos de los Distritos Segundo, Cuarto y Sexto. El concejo elegirá a un Presidente del Concejo, a un representante de la Comisión de Planificación y designará al Comité de Comités. No se han programado otros asuntos, audiencias públicas u ordenanzas.

• Elección del Presidente del Concejo
• Elección del Representante del Concejo para la Comisión de Planificación
• Elección del Comité de Comités

The Common Council held an organizational meeting to swear in new members and fill leadership roles. The council approved the appointment of a Council President and representatives for the Plan Commission and the Committee on Committees.

• Approved Paul Nadreau as Council President (7-0)
• Approved Tim Normand as Council Representative to the Plan Commission (7-0)
• Approved Tim Normand to the Committee on Committees (7-0)
• Approved Jody Marr to the Committee on Committees (7-0)

Committee #3 - Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee

Este comité discutirá las actualizaciones propuestas al Capítulo olo 9.125 del código municipal con respecto a las restricciones sobre delincuentes sexuales violentos y de menores condenados. También discutirán permitir motonetas y vehículos de recreación en las calles de la ciudad y un permiso de uso de aceras para bicicletas decorativas en el centro. Es posible que sigan estas discusiones recomendaciones al pleno del Concejo Municipal. La reunión comienza con la aprobación de las actas anteriores.

• Discutir actualizaciones al Capítulo 9.125 – Restricciones para Delincuentes Sexuales Violentos y de Menores Condenados
• Discutir Motonetas/Vehículos de Recreación en las Calles de la Ciudad
• Solicitud de Permiso de Uso de Aceras de Chippewa Falls Main Street para bicicletas decorativas con flores en el centro
• Aprobar las actas de la Reunión del Comité #3 del 24 de marzo de 2026

The Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee voted unanimously to recommend City Council approve a sidewalk use permit allowing Chippewa Falls Main Street to place decorative bikes with flowers on downtown sidewalks. Committee members also discussed but took no action on updates to the sex offender residency restriction ordinance (Chapter 9.125) and potential enforcement changes for motor scooters and play vehicles on city streets. The minutes from the March 24 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of March 24 meeting (3-0)
• Recommended Council approve sidewalk use permit for decorative bikes downtown (3-0)

Library Board

The Board approved the minutes from the March 11, 2026 meeting and authorized vouchers to be paid from the 2026 budget after April 21, 2026. No other substantive business was decided during the meeting.

• Approved March 11, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved vouchers to be paid from 2026 budget after April 21, 2026 (6-0)

Park Board

La Junta de Parques llevará a cabo una reunión regular para discutir varios temas de mantenimiento y mejora de parques, incluyendo silvicultura de voluntarios, una mejora de energía en el pueblo de Navidad, la sustitución del vidrio de las vitrinas de exhibición y un jardín de vecindario. No se enumeran solicitudes de eventos especiales para su consideración. La agenda también incluye la aprobación de actas y reclamos.

• Discutir silvicultura de voluntarios entre E. Park Ave. & Technology Way
• Discutir la mejora de energía de Christmas Village
• Discutir la sustitución del vidrio de las vitrinas de exhibición
• Discutir el jardín de vecindario
• Informes de recreación y del director

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board approved several projects including a volunteer forestry effort, an $8,135 Christmas Village power upgrade, up to $29,469 for exhibit display glass replacement, and a neighborhood garden at Simon Lyberg Park. Claims totaling $77,862.70 were also approved. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved volunteer forestry project with city attorney liability review (passed)
• Approved $8,135 Christmas Village power upgrade contract with Roshell Electric (passed)
• Approved spending up to $29,469 for exhibit display glass replacement, with director discretion on number of panels (passed)
• Approved neighborhood garden project at Simon Lyberg Park, with sign-up after start (passed)
• Approved claims in the amount of $77,862.70 (passed)
• Approved minutes of March 10, 2026 (passed)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

El comité discutirá un borrador de la Política de Vehículos de la Ciudad, una solicitud para actualizar el rango de contratación para un puesto de Operador de Aguas Residuales, un acuerdo enmendado con la Chippewa County Housing Authority para la administración de CDBG y cambios propuestos en la composición de los comités permanentes (Sección 2.21). También en la agenda se encuentra la discusión sobre el encierro de tierras de Glen Loch y la aprobación de las actas del 24 de marzo de 2026. Todos los puntos están abiertos para posibles recomendaciones al Concejo Municipal.

• Discutir el borrador de la Política de Vehículos de la Ciudad
• Discutir la actualización del rango de contratación para el puesto de Operador de Aguas Residuales
• Discutir el acuerdo enmendado de CDBG con la Chippewa County Housing Authority
• Discutir las enmiendas a la Sección 2.21 del Código (composición de comités permanentes)
• Discutir el encierro de tierras de Glen Loch

The committee approved the March 24 minutes and recommended the Council adopt two items: an updated hiring range of $28.54‑$33.70 per hour for the Wastewater Operator position, and an amended agreement with the Chippewa County Housing Authority to administer the Community Development Block Grant program, pending attorney review. No action was taken on the draft city vehicles policy, committee structure changes, or the Glen Loch land lock issue. The meeting adjourned at 9:21 am.

• Approved minutes from March 24, 2026 (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve Wastewater Operator hiring range $28.54‑$33.70 per hour (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve amended CDBG agreement with Chippewa County Housing Authority, pending attorney review (all present voting aye)
• No action taken on draft City Vehicles Policy
• No action taken on proposed Committee 1 and 2 restructuring
• No action taken on Glen Loch land lock issue
• Adjourned meeting at 9:21 am (all present voting aye)

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

El Comité de Ingresos, Pagos, Agua y Aguas Residuales discutirá varios temas y podrá hacer recomendaciones al Consejo de la Ciudad. Los temas incluyen un plan de gestión financiera a largo plazo con planificación de mejoras de capital, financiamiento para dispositivos de impresión/copiado, reparaciones en el techo del edificio de la cocina de Irvine Park y en la casa de bombas BFW, y solicitudes del departamento de aguas residuales por equipo y personal.

• Discutir propuesta de Ehlers para un plan de gestión financiera a largo plazo que incluya planificación de mejoras de capital
• Discutir el reemplazo del techo, la cornisa y el alero en el Edificio de la Cocina de Irvine Park
• Discutir solicitud del Departamento de Aguas Residuales para comprar un sensor de oxígeno disuelto
• Discutir solicitud del Departamento de Aguas Residuales para actualizar el rango salarial de contratación para la posición de Operador de Aguas Residuales
• Discutir financiamiento para señalización del estacionamiento

The committee recommended Council approve a $52,000 long-term financial management plan from Ehlers, funded from reserves. They also recommended approving $11,614 for Irvine Park Kitchen Building roof repairs, $3,200 for a wastewater dissolved oxygen sensor, and a wastewater operator hiring range increase to $28.54-$33.70 per hour. Other approvals included $3,060 for BFW pump house roofing, $500 for print/copy device return, and wireless access point funding from ARPA or franchise fees.

• Approved $500 for return of print/copy devices related to Rhyme Printing switch (unanimous)
• Approved $52,000 Ehlers proposal for long-term financial management plan from reserves (unanimous)
• Approved $11,614 for Irvine Park Kitchen Building roof repairs from donations and reserves (unanimous)
• Approved $3,200 purchase of dissolved oxygen sensor from Wastewater Operating Fund (unanimous)
• Approved update of Wastewater Operator hiring range to $28.54-$33.70 per hour (unanimous)
• Approved $3,060 for BFW pump house roof replacement from pool donation and reserves (unanimous)
• Approved funding for wireless access point licensing and support from ARPA or franchise fees (unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

La Comisión de Policía y Bomberos de Chippewa Falls se reunirá el 14 de abril de 2026 para aprobar las actas de la reunión de enero, reconocer al personal y recibir actualizaciones del departamento. La agenda incluye una discusión sobre las pautas y el proceso de las pruebas MPO del Departamento de Bomberos, que la comisión supervisa para establecer estándares de respuesta a emergencias locales. No hay votaciones ni contratos formales programados para esta sesión.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 26 de enero de 2026
• Reconocimiento fuera de período de prueba para los oficiales Jackson Gutzdorf y Hanna Salter
• Reconocimiento de servicio para Chris Norseng
• Discusión de las pautas y el proceso de las pruebas MPO del Departamento de Bomberos
• Actualizaciones de la Policía y del Departamento de Bomberos

The Police and Fire Commission approved minutes from January 2026 and recognized two officers for completing probation. Department updates highlighted increased calls for service and a need for future staffing additions. No policy or spending decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of January 26, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

La Junta de Obras Públicas considerará y recomendará una oferta para los Proyectos de Mejora de Calles y Servicios Públicos de 2026. La oferta más baja de $2,687,898.15 de Haas Sons, Inc. está un 17.8% por debajo del estimado del ingeniero. La junta también aprobará las actas de la reunión del 9 de marzo.

• Considerar y recomendar la adjudicación de la oferta de $2,687,898.15 de Haas Sons, Inc. para los Proyectos de Mejora de Calles y Servicios Públicos de 2026
• Se recibieron cuatro ofertas que oscilan entre $2,687,898.15 y $3,151,107.00
• Los proyectos incluyen trabajos de calles, agua, saneamiento y servicios públicos pluviales en múltiples calles
• Aprobar las actas de la reunión de la Junta de Obras Públicas del 9 de marzo de 2026

The Board of Public Works unanimously recommended awarding the 2026 Street and Utility Improvement Projects contract to Haas Sons, Inc. for $2,687,898.15. Bids came in lower than the engineer's $3,295,052.20 estimate; City Engineer Bill McElroy plans to propose lower special assessment rates. The board also approved the minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting.

• Approved minutes of March 9, 2026 Board of Public Works meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended awarding $2,687,898.15 contract to Haas Sons, Inc. for 2026 Street and Utility Improvement Projects (unanimous)

Board of Canvass

La Junta de Escrutinio se reunirá para procesar cualquier boleta provisional de la Elección de Primavera del 7 de abril de 2026 y luego revisar y certificar los resultados municipales. Esta es una reunión de procedimiento rutinaria posterior a la elección.

• Procesar las boletas provisionales de la Elección de Primavera del 7 de abril de 2026
• Revisar y certificar los resultados de las elecciones municipales

Plan Commission

La Comisión de Planificación celebrará una audiencia pública sobre un permiso de uso condicional para Rogers Behavioral Health con el fin de construir un campus integral de salud conductual cerca de STH 178 y Wissota Green Boulevard. Considerarán una resolución para aprobar el permiso bajo condiciones, que incluyen una instalación con tres niveles de servicio y vallas de 13 pies de altura. La comisión también revisará el plano de subdivisión final del Desarrollo Summit Ridge Phase I y una solicitud presentada por Larry Schindler para un permiso de uso condicional que permita estacionamiento dentro de la zona de retiro frontal.

• Audiencia pública para el Permiso de Uso Condicional que modifica el CUP #2025-06 para el campus de Rogers Behavioral Health (lote #22908-3341-73505001)
• Consideración de la Resolución No. 2026-02 que aprueba el campus de Rogers Behavioral Health bajo condiciones (instalación con tres niveles de servicio, vallas de 13 pies, etc.)
• Revisión del plano de subdivisión final del Summit Ridge Phase I; el plano preliminar fue aprobado en 2025, con características para aguas pluviales añadidas según indicaciones de la DNR y el personal municipal
• Solicitud de Larry Schindler para un Permiso de Uso Condicional que permita estacionamiento dentro de la zona de retiro frontal del terreno (lote al sur del Glen Loch Motel)
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión de la Comisión de Planificación del 9 de marzo de 2026

The Plan Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for Rogers Behavioral Health to construct a full-service behavioral health campus. It also recommended the Common Council approve the final plat for Summit Ridge Phase 1. Commissioners approved holding a public hearing for a front-yard setback parking request, contingent on WisDOT approval of driveway access.

• Approved minutes of March 9, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. 2026-02 for Rogers Behavioral Health campus (unanimous)
• Recommended Common Council approval of final plat for Summit Ridge Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Approved holding a public hearing for front-yard setback parking, contingent on WisDOT approval (unanimous)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

El comité considerará convocarse a una sesión cerrada para discutir una queja presentada por la Chippewa Falls International Association of Firefighters Local 1816. Tras la sesión cerrada, el comité puede reconvocar en sesión abierta para tomar cualquier acción necesaria sobre el asunto.

• La queja presentada por la Chippewa Falls International Association of Firefighters Local 1816 se discutirá en sesión cerrada bajo Wis. Stats. Sec. 19.85(1)(f)

The committee entered a closed session to consider a grievance filed by the Chippewa Falls International Association of Firefighters Local 1816. The committee voted to issue a written decision regarding the items discussed in that session.

• Entered closed session to consider firefighter grievance (3-0)
• Returned to open session (3-0)
• Approved issuance of a written decision based on closed session discussion (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:12 am (3-0)

City Council

The Chippewa Falls City Council will consider final resolutions that levy special assessments and authorize construction on Chippewa, Elm, Miles, and Willow Streets. The meeting also includes public hearings on those assessments, several temporary alcohol beverage license applications for events at the State Fairgrounds, and discussion of a contract renewal with Neumo for financial software. Additional items are an award for an ash‑tree removal project and a purchase of a Police Department K9 squad.

• Public hearings on special assessments for Chippewa, Elm, Miles, and Willow Streets
• Consideration of multiple Temporary Class “B” beer license applications for events at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
• Renewal of the contract with Neumo for the New Vision governmental financial software
• Award of Ash Tree Removal Project to Eau Claire Tree Services, up to $33,960
• Purchase of a Police Department K9 Squad, funded from vehicle account, sale proceeds, reserves, and bond proceeds

The council adopted final resolutions authorizing levy special assessments and construction on Chippewa, Elm, Miles and Willow Streets, each passing with all present members voting aye. A proposal to amend the 2026 city budget for additional holiday pay was rejected, with one member voting no.

• Approved Resolution #2026-07 for Chippewa Street levy (aye: Monarski, Kiefer, Dixon, Nadreau, Normand) – motion carried
• Approved Resolution #2026-08 for Elm Street levy (aye: Nadreau, Normand, Monarski, Kiefer, Dixon) – motion carried
• Approved Resolution #2026-09 for Miles Street levy (aye: Normand, Monarski, Kiefer, Dixon, Nadreau) – motion carried
• Approved Resolution #2026-10 for Willow Street levy (aye: Nadreau, Normand, Monarski, Kiefer, Dixon) – motion carried
• Rejected Amendment to 2026 City Budget for up to $14,010.08 holiday pay (aye: Kiefer, Monarski, Dixon, Nadreau; no: Normand) – motion failed
• Approved renewal of Neumo contract for New Vision Financial Software (aye: Monarski, Kiefer, Dixon, Nadreau, Normand) – motion carried
• Approved purchase of Police Department K9 Squad using vehicle account, sale proceeds and reserves (aye: Kiefer, Normand, Monarski, Dixon, Nadreau) – motion carried
• Approved voluntary surrender of Blue Marble Pub liquor license (aye: Nadreau, Normand, Monarski, Kiefer, Dixon) – motion carried

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater Committee will meet to discuss replacing the roof, facia, and soffit on the Irvine Park Kitchen Building. The committee may make a recommendation to the Council regarding this work.

• Discussion of roof, facia, and soffit replacement for the Irvine Park Kitchen Building

The committee met at 9:00 am and discussed replacing the roof, fascia and soffit on the Irvine Park Kitchen Building, but no action was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 9:32 am after a motion that all present members voted aye.

• Adjourned meeting (all present voted aye)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

Committee #2 will meet to review revisions to the City Administrator Position Description and related ordinances, with possible recommendations to the Council. The meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2026, at 8:00 AM in Council Chambers.

• Approval of minutes from March 10, 2026
• Discuss revisions to City Administrator Position Description
• Review related ordinances (Sections 1.12, 1.32, 1.37, 1.38)
• Possible recommendations to the Council

Committee #2 approved the minutes from the March 10, 2026 meeting. The committee adopted a recommendation for the Council to approve the City Administrator position‑description and ordinance changes, including adding the Administrator as an ex‑officio member on boards and revising Section 1.05 to list the Administrator among appointed officers. The committee then adjourned.

• Approved March 10, 2026 minutes (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve City Administrator ordinance and position‑description revisions, adding ex‑officio language and revising Sec. 1.05 (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all present voting aye)

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

The Committee will approve the March 10, 2026 minutes and discuss several pending items, including renewing the Neumo financial‑software contract, drafting an RFP for Allen Park, and awarding the Ash Tree Removal Project to Eau Claire Tree Services. Additional topics include using scrap funds for LED retrofits at the Park Maintenance Office, funding for Memorial Day Parade safety, equipment for a new part‑time Open Records/Evidence Custodian in the Police Department, and replacement of the Police Department K9 squad.

• Renewal of contract with Neumo for New Vision Governmental Financial Software
• Drafting an RFP for Allen Park
• Awarding the Ash Tree Removal Project to Eau Claire Tree Services
• Retrofit of twenty‑two fixtures with LED lamps at the Park Maintenance Office using scrap funds
• Funding for replacement of the Police Department K9 Squad

The Committee approved the minutes from the March 10 meeting and recommended several actions to the City Council. It approved renewal of the New Vision financial‑software contract, an RFP for Allen Park improvements, and the award of the Ash Tree Removal Project. Funding was authorized for LED retrofits at the Park Maintenance Office, Memorial Day Parade safety measures, equipment for a new Open Records/Evidence Custodian, and the purchase of a Police Department K9 squad. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes.

• Approved March 10, 2026 minutes (unanimous aye)
• Approved renewal of New Vision financial software contract ($41,730 split City/Utilities) (unanimous aye)
• Approved drafting an RFP for design and improvements in Allen Park using TIF funds (unanimous aye)
• Approved awarding Ash Tree Removal Project to Eau Claire Tree Services, up to $33,960 from reserves (unanimous aye)
• Approved LED retrofit of 22 fixtures at Park Maintenance Office, total $1,686 using scrap sale and Parks budget (unanimous aye)
• Approved funding for Memorial Day Parade safety measures, cost split between Police and Fire scrap accounts (estimated $913.20) (unanimous aye)
• Approved equipment funding for new part‑time Open Records/Evidence Custodian position using unspent wages (unanimous aye)
• Approved purchase of Police Department K9 Squad, funded from Vehicle Account, sale proceeds, reserves and bond reimbursement (unanimous aye)

Committee #3 - Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee

The Transportation, Construction, Public Safety and Traffic Committee will review several business-related requests and a downtown parking lot signage update. The body may make recommendations to the City Council regarding liquor licenses and sidewalk use.

• Downtown Parking Lot Signage Update project regarding time limits and lot conditions
• Sign variance request for Market on River at 128 W River Street
• Sidewalk use permit for Calm & Collected Cannabis Company at 508 N Bridge Street
• Intoxicating Liquor License of Blue Marble Pub, LLC regarding City Ordinance 12.03(12)

The committee approved the minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting. It recommended the City Council approve a voluntary surrender of the Intoxicating Liquor License of Blue Marble Pub, LLC upon receipt of a surrender letter. It also approved a Sidewalk Use Permit for Calm & Collected Cannabis Company with a waiver of the April 15 start date, and approved a sign variance for Market on River at 128 W River Street. Finally, it recommended proceeding with the low‑cost $5,702.14 parking lot signage estimate, referring funding to Committee #1.

• Approved minutes of the October 13, 2025 Committee #3 meeting (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve voluntary surrender of Blue Marble Pub liquor license (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve Sidewalk Use Permit for Calm & Collected Cannabis Company and waive April 15 start date (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve Sign Variance Request for Market on River at 128 W River Street (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve low‑cost parking lot signage estimate of $5,702.14, with referral to Committee #1 for funding (all present voting aye)

City Council

The Common Council will discuss funding for several wastewater infrastructure projects and the implementation of a current wage study. The body will also review multiple alcohol beverage license applications and a mayoral veto regarding a Fire Department position.

• Funding for Bear Den Lift Station, South Side Lift Station, Digester Mixer Repair, and Grit Removal Heater projects
• Implementation of current wage study and funding for 2026 holiday pay policy
• Alcohol beverage license application for MAKS at 337 E Park Avenue
• Resolution #2026-06 to authorize redemption of Taxable Note Anticipation Note, Series 2022F
• Two-year agreement with Rain to Rivers for Stormwater Education and Outreach

The council approved a Class A/"Class A" intoxicating liquor license for MAKS at 337 E Park Avenue. It also approved several temporary Class B beer and wine licenses and full‑service retail sales applications for local events. A resolution to redeem a Taxable Note Anticipation Note was adopted, while a motion to override the mayor’s veto on a fire‑department job reclassification failed. Additional approvals included a BID payment to Main Street, a stormwater education agreement, and funding for multiple wastewater projects.

• Approved Class A liquor license for MAKS at 337 E Park Ave (all present aye)
• Approved temporary Class B beer/wine licenses for Chippewa Youth Hockey Association, McDonell Athletic Booster Club, and Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association (all present aye)
• Approved producer full‑service retail sales applications for Chippewa River Distillery & Brewery (two events) and Wisconsin Veteran Farm (all present aye)
• Approved Resolution #2026-06 redeeming the Taxable Note Anticipation Note (all present aye)
• Failed to override Mayor’s veto on fire‑department administrative assistant reclassification (3‑4 vote, motion failed)
• Approved first 2026 BID payment to Chippewa Falls Main Street, retaining $500 (all present aye)
• Approved two‑year stormwater education agreement with Rain to Rivers (all present aye)
• Approved funding for Bear Den Lift Station Project from the Wastewater Operating Account (all present aye)

Library Board

The Chippewa Falls Public Library Board approved the meeting agenda with the removal of a Zoom item, adopted the February 11 minutes, authorized payment vouchers, accepted the annual report, and approved changes to the circulation policy. All motions were carried with all present members voting aye. The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m.

• Approved agenda with removal of Item #4 Zoom Meeting (all present voting aye)
• Approved minutes of February 11, 2026 meeting (all present voting aye)
• Approved vouchers to be paid from 2026 budget after March 21 (all present voting aye)
• Accepted the Annual Report (all present voting aye)
• Accepted Circulation Policy changes (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all present voting aye)

Park Board

The Chippewa Falls Park Board meeting will consider a special‑event application for “Kicking it at the Park” on May 16, from 7 am to 2 pm. Board members will also discuss improvements and issues at Allan Park, Adams Park, the Glen Loch Saloon landlock, forestry bids, neighborhood parks, and the Riverfront Rip Rap RFP, along with routine recreation and directors reports. The agenda includes approval of the February 10, 2026 minutes and member comments.

• Special Event Application – “Kicking it at the Park” (Neurofibromatosis), May 16, 7 am–2 pm
• Discuss Allan Park Improvements
• Discuss Adams Park
• Discuss Glen Loch Saloon landlock
• Discuss Riverfront Rip Rap RFP

The Park Board approved the February 10, 2026 minutes and the "Kicking it in the Park" special event. It approved a forestry contract with Eau Claire Tree Service LLC and authorized a community garden at Simon Lyberg Park. The board also approved $257,297.18 in claims and tabled discussion of the Riverfront Rip Rap project.

• Approved February 10, 2026 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved "Kicking it in the Park" special event (motion passed)
• Approved Eau Claire Tree Service LLC forestry bid (motion passed)
• Approved community garden at Simon Lyberg Park (motion passed)
• Approved $257,297.18 claims (motion passed)
• Tabled Riverfront Rip Rap discussion (motion to table)
• Approved YMCA pool contract (noted as approved in report)

Committee #4 - Recycling, Computerization, Buildings & Intergovernmental Services Committee

The Committee will first approve the minutes from its February 10, 2026 meeting. It will then discuss summaries of recent tours of Irvine Park and of Marshall Park, including the bathhouse and slide pump buildings, and consider possible recommendations to the Council. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve minutes of the February 10, 2026 Committee #4 meeting
• Discuss summary of the recent tour of Irvine Park – possible recommendations to Council
• Discuss summary of the recent tour of Marshall Park (bathhouse and slide pump buildings) – possible recommendations to Council
• Adjournment

The Committee approved the minutes of the February 10, 2026 Committee #4 meeting, with all present voting aye. No other actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 11:57 am with a unanimous vote.

• Approved February 10, 2026 Committee #4 minutes (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:57 am (all present voting aye)

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee will approve minutes from the February 24, 2026 meeting and discuss several funding requests and policy recommendations. Topics include TID 16 debt repayment, holiday pay for non‑union employees, a wage study, a renewal contract with HydroCorp for cross‑connection inspections, and multiple wastewater infrastructure projects. The committee will also consider creating individual park donation accounts at Northwestern Bank and reclassifying the Parks Administrative Assistant position.

• Funding request for the Bear Den Lift Station project
• Funding request for digester mixer repair at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Funding request for grit removal heater at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Funding request for the South Side lift station project
• Renewal contract with HydroCorp for non‑residential cross‑connection inspections

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee approved the February 24 minutes and a series of funding recommendations. It endorsed holiday‑pay funding for non‑union employees, the wage‑study implementation, and a renewal contract with HydroCorp. The committee also approved funding for the Bear Den lift station, digester mixer repair, grit‑removal heater, and South Side lift station, all from the Wastewater Operating Account. No action was taken on park donation bank accounts or the Parks Administrative Assistant reclassification.

• Approved minutes from Feb 24, 2026 (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council fund holiday‑pay policy for non‑union employees from wage‑study funds (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council fund implementation of the wage study (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve HydroCorp contract renewal for non‑residential cross‑connection inspections, funded by Water Utility (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council fund Bear Den Lift Station repair $32,000 from Wastewater Operating Account (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council fund digester mixer repair $80,000 from Wastewater Operating Account (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council fund grit‑removal heater project $24,000 from Wastewater Operating Account (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council fund South Side lift station repair $11,518 from Wastewater Operating Fund (all present voting aye)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The Labor Negotiations, Personnel, Policy & Administration Committee will first approve the minutes from the February 24, 2026 meeting. It will then discuss possible revisions to the holiday‑pay policy for non‑union employees, options for a wage study, and a reclassification of the Parks Administrative Assistant to Administrative Specialist. The committee will also hear an update from the Public Works Director on the safety consultant’s progress and the city’s safety policy.

• Approve minutes from February 24, 2026
• Discuss revisions to holiday pay policy for non‑union employees
• Discuss wage study process and implementation options
• Discuss reclassification of Parks Administrative Assistant to Administrative Specialist
• Public Works Director update on safety consultant progress and safety policy

The committee approved the February 24, 2026 minutes unanimously. It voted to recommend that the Council implement the current wage study, using years of service, with appeals handled by McGrath, a new study within two years, and required department‑head job‑description updates. No action was taken on the holiday‑pay policy revision, the Parks Administrative Assistant reclassification, or the Public Works safety‑consultant update.

• Approved February 24, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Council implement current wage study with years‑of‑service steps, McGrath appeals process, new study within two years, and department‑head job‑description updates (unanimous)
• No action taken on holiday pay policy revisions for non‑union employees
• No action taken on Parks Administrative Assistant reclassification to Administrative Specialist
• No action taken on Public Works safety consultant update

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will meet to discuss a conditional use permit for Rogers Behavioral Health to construct a behavioral health campus. The commission will make a recommendation regarding this project to the Common Council.

• Conditional Use Permit for Rogers Behavioral Health to build a treatment facility southeast of the STH 178 and Wissota Green Boulevard intersection
• Proposed facility includes crisis stabilization, residential treatment, and outpatient services
• Proposed site features a 13-foot maximum height secure outdoor enclosure fence
• Proposed site plan includes 113 total parking spaces on an 18.9-acre site

The commission approved the minutes of the February 9 meeting and the March 9 meeting. It voted to amend Conditional Use Permit #2025-06, allowing Rogers Behavioral Health to construct a full‑service behavioral health campus and to hold a public hearing with required notices. The commission also recommended that the Common Council approve a two‑lot CSM for parcel 22808-0842-03800000 on Chippewa Mall Drive.

• Approved February 9 meeting minutes (unanimous aye)
• Approved March 9 meeting minutes (unanimous aye)
• Amended Conditional Use Permit #2025-06 for Rogers Behavioral Health (unanimous aye)
• Recommended Common Council approve two‑lot CSM for parcel 22808-0842-03800000 (unanimous aye)
• Adjourned March 9 meeting (unanimous aye)

Board of Public Works

The Chippewa Falls Board of Public Works will first approve the minutes from its February 9 meeting. It will then discuss a two‑year intergovernmental agreement with Rain to Rivers of Western Wisconsin for storm‑water education and outreach, which includes a $2,000 annual membership fee and runs from 2026 through 2028. The board will make a recommendation on the agreement to the Common Council before adjourning.

• Approve minutes of the February 9, 2026 Board of Public Works meeting
• Consider a 2‑year agreement with Rain to Rivers for Storm Water Education and Outreach (annual $2,000 fee, term 2026‑2028)
• Make recommendation on the agreement to the Common Council
• Adjourn the meeting

The Board of Public Works approved the minutes from the February 9 meeting. It then voted to recommend that the Common Council approve the two‑year Storm Water Education and Outreach agreement with Rain to Rivers, pending attorney review and any required changes. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved February 9 meeting minutes (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Common Council approve 2‑year Rain to Rivers storm‑water education agreement after attorney review (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (all present voting aye)

City Council

The Common Council will approve the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting and hold a public hearing on a taxicab business license application for John Hallquist (Checker Taxi) at 3221 Venus Avenue. Council members will consider several applications, including a taxicab driver license appeal, a successor agent appointment for Kwik Trip Store #1267, and multiple temporary Class B beer and wine alcohol beverage licenses for local organizations. They will also discuss and vote on funding for various projects and contracts, and consider five ordinances that set specific pavement widths on Chippewa, Elm, Miles, and Willow streets.

• Ordinance #2026-01 – pavement width 34 ft on Chippewa Street (Wisconsin St to Summit Ave)
• Ordinance #2026-02 – pavement width 40 ft on Elm Street (Bay St to Bridge St)
• Contract with ISG for Phosphorus Optimization Project design, $50,500 from Wastewater Operating Fund
• Taxicab Business License Application – John Hallquist (Checker Taxi), 3221 Venus Avenue, Eau Claire
• Appointment of Dustin Atherton as Successor Agent for Kwik Trip Store #1267, 1267 Chippewa Crossing Boulevard (alcohol beverage license)

The Common Council approved several pavement width ordinances, a taxicab business license, and multiple design and construction contracts. It denied a taxicab driver license application and rejected holiday‑pay funding for non‑union staff. The council also appointed a new Board of Review member and approved city claims totaling $518,729.29.

• Denied Taxicab Driver License for Amber Williams – aye votes from Kiefer, Normand, Monarski, Marr, Hull, Dixon, Nadreau; motion carried
• Approved Taxicab Business License for John Hallquist (Checker Taxi), 3221 Venus Ave – all present voting aye; motion carried
• Approved five pavement width ordinances (Chippewa St, Elm St, Miles St, Miles St extension, Willow St) – motions carried with listed aye votes
• Approved appointment of Royce Roberts to the Board of Review – aye votes from Monarski, Marr, Hull, Dixon, Nadreau, Normand, Kiefer; motion carried
• Approved Phosphorus Optimization Project design contract $50,500 – aye votes from Monarski, Marr, Hull, Dixon, Nadreau, Normand, Kiefer; motion carried
• Approved Facility Plan update design contract $153,520 – aye votes from Marr, Normand, Monarski, Kiefer, Hull, Dixon, Nadreau; motion carried
• Approved city claims totaling $518,729.29 – aye votes from Kiefer, Monarski, Marr, Hull, Dixon, Nadreau, Normand; motion carried
• Rejected holiday‑pay funding for non‑union employees – aye votes from Monarski, Dixon, Marr; no votes from Nadreau, Normand, Kiefer, Hull; motion failed

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider approving the minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting. It will also hear a presentation from Public Administration Associates about the city administrator recruitment process, which may include recommendations for the council. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of the January 14, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Presentation by Public Administration Associates on the city administrator recruitment process, with possible recommendations to the council
• Adjournment

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting. A presentation on the City Administrator recruitment process was given, but no action was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 11:07 am.

• Approved minutes of Jan 14, 2026 Committee of Whole (motion carried, all present voting aye)
• No action taken on City Administrator recruitment presentation
• Adjourned meeting at 11:07 am (motion carried, all present voting aye)

Business Improvement District Board of Directors

The Chippewa Falls Business Improvement District Board will approve minutes from its November 10, 2025 meeting. It will consider the 2025 BID Annual Report and a possible recommendation to submit it to the City Council. The board will receive a report on current Main Street activities and discuss a funding request for Main Street for the first half of 2026. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve minutes of the November 10, 2025 BID Board meeting
• Consider the 2025 Business Improvement District Annual Report and recommendation to submit to City Council
• Review Main Street report of current activities and update
• Consider Main Street request for first half 2026 BID funding
• Adjournment

The BID Board approved the minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting and approved the 2025 Business Improvement District Annual Report, recommending City Council adoption. It also recommended that the City Council authorize the first payment of 2026 BID funding to Main Street, retaining $500 in the account. The board adjourned the meeting at 12:23 p.m.

• Approved minutes of Nov 10, 2025 BID Board meeting (all present voting aye)
• Approved and recommended City Council adoption of 2025 BID Annual Report (all present voting aye)
• Recommended City Council authorize first payment of 2026 BID funding to Main Street, retain $500 (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all present voting aye)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

Committee #2 will discuss a proposed pool contract with the YMCA for 2026, a holiday pay policy for non‑union employees, and a possible reclassification of the Fire Department Administrative Assistant to Administrative Specialist. The meeting will also include approval of the minutes from February 10, 2026. Recommendations may be forwarded to the full Council.

• Approval of minutes from February 10, 2026
• Discussion of pool contract with the YMCA for 2026
• Discussion of holiday pay policy for non‑union employees
• Discussion of Fire Department Administrative Assistant job description revision and possible reclassification to Administrative Specialist

The committee approved the minutes from February 10, 2026. It recommended the City Council approve the YMCA pool contract for 2026, with one dissenting vote. It also recommended the Fire Department Administrative Assistant job be reclassified to Administrative Specialist at a rate of $27.44 per hour. No action was taken on the holiday‑pay policy for non‑union employees.

• Approved February 10, 2026 minutes (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve YMCA pool contract for 2026 (all present voting aye, Marr voted no)
• Recommended Council approve Fire Department Administrative Assistant reclassification to Administrative Specialist at $27.44/hr (all present voting aye)
• No action taken on holiday‑pay policy for non‑union employees
• Adjourned meeting at 9:08 am (all present voting aye)

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee will consider several funding proposals, including repayment of TID 16 debt and holiday pay for non‑union employees. It will also review requests for office equipment and IT support for new administrative positions, a fire department office reclassification, and a cost estimate for lower rip‑rap at Riverfront Park. Additional items include an RFP for the Casper Park Maintenance Building and design contracts for utility projects. No decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion and possible recommendation to the Council.

• Funding for TID 16 debt repayment
• Funding for holiday pay for non‑union employees
• Funding for office equipment and IT for new Administrative Assistant and Account Clerk II positions
• Cost estimate for lower rip‑rap at Riverfront Park
• RFP for Casper Park Maintenance Building

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee approved design contracts with ISG for a $50,500 phosphorus optimization study, a $153,520 wastewater facility plan update, and with CBS Squared for a $30,400 Kennedy Road lift station design. It also recommended council funding for holiday pay for non‑union employees, $1,000 office equipment purchases for two new clerk positions, fire department office reclassification, and the Casper Park Maintenance Building RFP. All motions carried with all present voting aye.

• Approved ISG design contract for Phosphorus Optimization Project ($50,500) – all present voting aye
• Approved ISG design contract for Wastewater Facility Plan update ($153,520) – all present voting aye
• Approved CBS Squared design contract for Kennedy Road Lift Station ($30,400) – all present voting aye
• Recommended council approve holiday pay funding for non‑union employees from reserves – all present voting aye
• Recommended council approve up to $1,000 from unspent wages for office equipment for new Administrative Assistant – all present voting aye
• Recommended council approve up to $1,000 from unspent wages for office equipment for new Account Clerk II – all present voting aye
• Recommended council approve funding for Fire Department office position reclassification – all present voting aye
• Recommended council approve RFP for Casper Park Maintenance Building – all present voting aye

City Council

The Chippewa Falls City Council meeting on February 17, 2026 will approve minutes from the February 3 meeting and receive reports from the Board of Public Works and the Plan Commission. Council members will hear a presentation from Chippewa Falls Senior High School students on water quality and consider a street use permit for the school’s Chilly Chippewa 5k race. The council will take first readings of five ordinances that set pavement widths on Chippewa, Elm, Miles, and Willow streets. Additional items include a resolution to approve a certified survey map and discussions of fire department recruitment bonuses and other funding matters.

• First Reading of Ordinance #2026-01 establishing 34‑foot pavement width on Chippewa Street (Wisconsin St to Summit Ave)
• First Reading of Ordinance #2026-02 establishing 40‑foot pavement width on Elm Street (Bay St to Bridge St)
• First Reading of Ordinance #2026-05 establishing 30‑foot pavement width on Willow Street (Mansir St to Albert St)
• Consider Street Use Permit Application for Chippewa Falls Senior High School’s Chilly Chippewa 5k race on March 7, 2026
• Resolution #2026-05 approving a certified survey map for Toycen Properties, LLC – Chippewa Mall Drive

The Common Council approved city claims totaling $7,629,689.93. It also approved several funding items, including fire department recruitment bonuses and a utilities wage study. The council authorized the release of an easement for HPE at 1949 Commerce Parkway and entered a closed session to discuss ongoing Walgreens litigation.

• Approved city claims of $7,629,689.93 (aye – Monarski, Normand, Marr, Hull, Dixon, Nadreau)
• Approved $5,000 recruitment bonus for three Fire Department hires and revert to $2,500 policy (aye – Hull, Dixon, Nadreau, Normand, Monarski, Marr)
• Approved $2,500 Fire Department recruitment bonus from unspent wages (aye – Monarski, Hull, Dixon, Nadreau, Normand, Marr)
• Approved funding for Utilities wage study (aye – Normand, Marr, Hull, Dixon, Nadreau, Monarski)
• Approved release of easement for HPE at 1949 Commerce Parkway (aye – Normand, Nadreau, Monarski, Marr, Hull, Dixon)
• Approved donation of old downtown electrical cabinets to Chippewa Falls Main Street (aye – Monarski, Marr, Hull, Dixon, Nadreau, Normand)
• Approved Account Clerk II job description and pay range $26.01‑$27.60/hr (aye – Dixon, Nadreau, Normand, Monarski, Marr, Hull)
• Authorized closed session to discuss Walgreens litigation (aye – Monarski, Normand, Marr, Hull, Dixon, Nadreau)

Library Board

The Board approved its agenda, the minutes from the January 14 meeting, and the vouchers to be paid from the 2026 budget. It also accepted changes to the library card registration sheet, adding English and Spanish versions. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (all present voted aye)
• Approved minutes of Jan 14, 2026 meeting (all present voted aye)
• Approved vouchers from 2026 budget (aye: Ambelang, Houkom, Jilek-Proue, Jones, Marr, Newton)
• Approved updated bilingual library card application (all present voted aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all present voted aye)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The Committee will approve the minutes from the Jan. 27, 2026 meeting. It will discuss the disposition of old downtown electric boxes, a recruitment bonus for the Fire Department, and the job description and pay range for an Account Clerk II. A closed‑session meeting is planned to consider benefits for the new Fire Chief, with possible follow‑up action in the open session.

• Approval of minutes from Jan. 27, 2026
• Discussion of disposition of old downtown electric boxes
• Discussion of Fire Department recruitment bonus
• Discussion of Finance and Administration Department Account Clerk II job description and pay range
• Closed session to consider benefits for the new Fire Chief

The committee approved donating the old downtown electrical cabinets to Chippewa Falls Main Street. It also approved a $5,000 recruitment bonus for three recent Fire Department hires and set the future bonus at $2,500. Additional actions included setting the Account Clerk II pay range at $26.01‑$27.60 per hour, purchasing eight sets of turnout gear with WDVA funds, and adopting a 16‑day vacation schedule for the Fire Chief after seven years of service. The City Administrator search was approved at a total cost of $18,500.

• Approved donation of old downtown electrical cabinets to Main Street (all aye)
• Approved $5,000 recruitment bonus for three recent fire hires; future hires $2,500 (all aye)
• Approved Account Clerk II job description and pay range $26.01‑$27.60/hr (all aye)
• Approved purchase of eight turnout gear sets using WDVA funds (all aye)
• Approved Fire Chief vacation schedule: 16 days after 7 years, no payout first year (all aye)
• Approved City Administrator search contract with PAA at $18,500 total cost (all aye)

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee will first approve the minutes from its January 27, 2026 meeting. It will then discuss possible funding for a Fire Department recruitment bonus and for implementing a utilities wage study, both of which could lead to recommendations to the City Council. The committee will also review information on a budget amendment.

• Approve minutes from the January 27, 2026 meeting
• Discuss possible funding for a Fire Department recruitment bonus
• Discuss possible funding for a utilities wage study
• Review budget amendment information

The Committee approved the minutes from the January 27 meeting, recommended Council fund a $2,500 Fire Department recruitment bonus using unspent wages, and approved funding for the Utilities wage study to be implemented after Council approval. The Committee also discussed budget amendment procedures but took no action.

• Approved minutes from January 27, 2026 (all present aye, motion carried)
• Recommended Council approve $2,500 Fire Department recruitment bonus for 2026 from unspent wages (all present aye, motion carried)
• Recommended Council approve funding for the Utilities wage study effective after Council approval (all present aye, motion carried)
• Discussed budget amendment process; no action taken (all present aye, motion carried)
• Recommended Council approve holiday pay funding for non‑union employees from Wage Study Account (all present aye, motion carried)
• Recommended Council approve $7,844.57 office equipment for City Clerk’s Administrative Assistant (all present aye, motion carried)
• Recommended Council approve roughly $5,500 office equipment for Finance/Administration Account Clerk II (all present aye, motion carried)
• Recommended Council approve funding for police parade bus utilization from Police Department Scrap Account (all present aye, motion carried)

Committee #4 - Recycling, Computerization, Buildings & Intergovernmental Services Committee

The Recycling, Computerization, Buildings & Intergovernmental Services Committee will review summaries of recent tours of Fire Station 1 and City-owned buildings at Casper Park. The committee may make recommendations to the City Council based on these discussions.

• Discussion of Fire Station 1 tour summary
• Discussion of Casper Park City-owned buildings tour summary

The Committee approved the minutes from the January 13, 2026 Committee #4 meeting by unanimous vote. No actions were taken on the fire station or Casper Park building tour presentations. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes of Jan 13, 2026 Committee #4 meeting (unanimous)
• No action taken on Fire Station 1 tour recommendations
• No action taken on Casper Park building tour recommendations
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Park Board

The Chippewa Falls Park Board will meet to discuss several upcoming initiatives. Items include the Marshall Park Master Plan, the YMCA 2026 Pool Operations Contract, a tree inventory, and the possible relocation of the School House and Log Cabin. Additional topics such as the Amazon Wish List for the zoo and Casper Park batting cages will also be reviewed.

• Marshall Park Master Plan
• YMCA 2026 Pool Operations Contract
• Tree Inventory
• Potential Relocation of the School House and Log Cabin
• Amazon Wish List for the Zoo

The Park Board approved the minutes from the January 13 meeting, authorized the 2026 Farmers Market in Riverfront Park, and adopted the YMCA 2026 pool operations contract. It also made the zoo’s Amazon Wish List public, approved a batting‑cages project at Casper Park with up to $6,936 in spending plus concrete costs, and approved $37,546.65 in claims.

• Approved January 13, 2026 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved holding Farmers Market in Riverfront Park in 2026 (motion passed)
• Approved YMCA 2026 pool operations contract as presented (motion passed)
• Approved making the zoo’s Amazon Wish List public (motion passed)
• Approved Casper Park batting cages project, allowing spending up to $6,936 plus concrete (motion passed)
• Approved claims totaling $37,546.65 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:35 p.m. (motion passed)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider recommendations for the width, functional classification, and sidewalk placement for four city streets. The board will also review an easement release request and a right-of-way vacation request.

• Chippewa Street (Wisconsin St to Summit Ave): proposed 34-foot width and no new sidewalks
• Elm Street (Bay St to Bridge St): proposed 40-foot width and sidewalk replacement
• Miles Street (Terrill St to Wheaton St): proposed width increase to 42 feet for a portion of the segment
• Willow Street (Albert St to Mansir St): width and sidewalk location review
• Easement release request from HPE at 1949 Commerce Parkway

The Board of Public Works approved several street classification and width recommendations, including Chippewa Street (34 ft, local, no sidewalks), Elm Street (40 ft, Urban Minor Arterial, replace sidewalks), Miles Street (42 ft/38 ft, local, replace sidewalks), and Willow Street (30 ft, local, replace sidewalks). It also recommended conditional approval of the vacation of Patricia Street right‑of‑way pending stormwater, zoning and EMS coordination, and approved a 2 ft × 20 ft easement release at 1949 Commerce Parkway. All motions were carried with the vote counts noted in the minutes.

• Recommended Common Council classify Chippewa Street (Wisconsin St to Summit Ave) as a local street, set width to 34 ft, and not add sidewalks – passed 3‑1 (aye: Hiess, Normand, Hubbard; nay: Cesafsky)
• Recommended Common Council classify Elm Street (Bay St to Bridge St) as an Urban Minor Arterial, set width to 40 ft, and replace all condemnable sidewalks – unanimous aye
• Recommended Common Council classify Miles Street (Terrill St to 320 ft west of Wheaton St) as a local street, set width to 42 ft (Terrill to 320 ft west of Wheaton) and 38 ft (west of Wheaton to Wheaton), and replace all condemnable sidewalks – unanimous aye
• Recommended Common Council classify Willow Street (Mansir St to Albert St) as a local street, set width to 30 ft, and replace all condemnable sidewalks – unanimous aye
• Recommended approval of the vacation of the Patricia Street right‑of‑way for a 56‑unit development, contingent on stormwater, zoning and EMS coordination – passed 3‑1 (aye: Hiess, Normand, Hubbard; nay: Cesafsky)
• Recommended Common Council approve release of a 2 ft × 20 ft utility easement on the west side of 1949 Commerce Parkway – unanimous aye

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will meet to review and consider a Certified Survey Map (CSM) for Toycen Properties LLC. The commission will make a recommendation regarding this item to the Common Council.

• Review and consideration of Toycen Properties LLC CSM

The commission approved the minutes of the January 12 meeting. It voted to recommend the Common Council approve a two‑lot Conditional Site Map for parcel 22808-0842-03800000 on Chippewa Mall Drive after fees are paid. In the January 12 meeting, the commission approved a Conditional Use Permit allowing new signage for the Park West Planned Development. All motions passed with all present voting aye.

• Approved minutes of the January 12, 2026 meeting (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Common Council approve two‑lot CSM for parcel 22808-0842-03800000 on Chippewa Mall Drive (all present voting aye)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. 2026-01 for signage at Park West Planned Development (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned February 9, 2026 meeting (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned January 12, 2026 meeting (all present voting aye)

City Council

The Chippewa Falls Common Council will approve the minutes from the January 20 meeting and consider several applications, including a taxicab driver license appeal and multiple Class B alcohol beverage licenses for Burly’s Bar. Council members will also discuss a permanent easement request from the Freemasons and a series of funding proposals covering holiday pay, office equipment, a wastewater rate study, and other city projects.

• Appeal of Megan Rasmussen’s Taxicab Driver License denial
• Conditional surrender and new Class B liquor license for Burly’s Bar at 19 E Canal Street
• Class C Dance and Live Music License application for Burly’s Bar
• Permanent easement request from the Freemasons at 32 W Spring Street
• Funding of $2,966.22 for the Rhyme printing proposal

The council denied Megan Rasmussen’s taxicab driver license application. It approved a conditional surrender and a new Class B liquor license, as well as a Class C Dance and Live Music license for Burly’s Bar. The council also approved a permanent easement for the Freemasons at 32 W Spring Street and authorized a 45‑day notice to stop accepting leachate from the Seven‑Mile landfill. Additional funding decisions were made for holiday pay, firefighter pay, and the Urban Forestry Management and Sustainability Plan.

• Denied Taxicab Driver License Application of Megan Rasmussen (all present voting aye)
• Approved conditional surrender of Burly’s Bar liquor license to JSRP Management (all present voting aye)
• Approved Class B Intoxicating Liquor and Malt Beverage License for Burly’s Bar, 19 E Canal Street (all present voting aye)
• Approved Class C Dance and Live Music License for Burly’s Bar, 19 E Canal Street (all present voting aye)
• Approved permanent easement for Freemasons at 32 W Spring Street (Aye – Nadreau, Dixon, Normand, Monarski, Kiefer, Marr, Hull)
• Approved funding for holiday pay for non‑union employees from the Wage Study Account (Aye – Dixon, Hull, Monarski, Kiefer; No – Nadreau, Normand, Marr)
• Authorized Director Cesafsky to issue a 45‑day notice ending acceptance of leachate from the Seven‑Mile landfill (Aye – Kiefer, Dixon, Nadreau, Hull; No – Normand, Monarski, Marr)
• Approved additional pay and holiday pay for Firefighter/EMT Brooklyn Sommerfeld (Aye – Monarski, Nadreau, Normand, Kiefer, Marr, Dixon; No – Hull)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The Committee will approve minutes from the Jan 13, 2026 meeting and discuss several items, each with possible recommendations to the City Council. Topics include a Fire Department recruitment bonus, an Urban Forestry Management and Sustainability Plan, a utility department wage study, city administrator search proposals, and the Account Clerk II job description and pay range.

• Fire Department recruitment bonus for 2026 – possible recommendation to Council
• Urban Forestry Management and Sustainability Plan – possible recommendation to Council
• Utility department wage study request – possible recommendation to Council
• City administrator search proposals – possible recommendation to Council
• Finance and Administration Department Account Clerk II job description and pay range – possible recommendation to Council

The committee approved the minutes from Jan. 13, 2026. It recommended the Urban Forestry Management and Sustainability Plan to the council. A 2‑1 vote approved implementation of the Utility Department Wage Study with referral to Committee #1. The council was also directed to proceed with the Public Administration Associates total‑cost option of $18,500 for the city administrator search.

• Approved Jan. 13, 2026 minutes (all present voting aye, motion carried)
• Recommended Council approve Urban Forestry Management and Sustainability Plan (all present voting aye, motion carried)
• Approved Utility Department Wage Study implementation, referral to Committee #1 (2‑1 vote: Aye – Nadreau, Monarski; No – Marr, motion carried)
• Recommended Council approve PAA total‑cost option of $18,500 for City Administrator search (all present voting aye, motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:25 am (all present voting aye, motion carried)

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater Committee will discuss funding for various city departments and personnel. The body will consider recommendations to the Council regarding utility operations and wastewater rates.

• Wastewater rate study proposal
• Request to stop taking 7-mile landfill leachate
• Police Department evidence locker project funding
• Fire Department recruitment bonus funding
• Funding for non-union employee holiday pay

The committee approved funding for holiday pay for non‑union employees, office equipment for the City Clerk and Finance departments, and police parade bus usage, all from designated accounts. It also approved funding for the police evidence locker project, changes to the Rhyme printing proposal, and a wastewater rate study. Additionally, the committee recommended the city cease accepting leachate from the 7‑mile landfill, noting an estimated $240,000 revenue loss. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved holiday pay funding for non‑union employees from the Wage Study Account
• Approved $7,844.57 for office and computer equipment for the City Clerk’s Administrative Assistant (unspent wages/reserves)
• Approved roughly $5,500 for office and computer equipment for the Finance Department Account Clerk II (unspent wages)
• Approved funding for police parade bus utilization from the Police Department Scrap Account
• Approved funding for the Police Department evidence locker project from the Police Department Scrap Account
• Approved $2,966.22 for changes to the Rhyme printing proposal from reserves
• Approved recommendation to cease accepting leachate from the 7‑mile landfill (30‑day notice)
• Approved funding up to $15,000 for a wastewater rate study from the wastewater budget

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet on Jan. 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Chippewa Falls Fire Department, Station 1. After routine items, the commission plans a closed‑session meeting under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c) to continue discussion of the Fire Chief hiring. The commission may return to the open session to act on any items discussed in the closed session.

• Closed session to continue discussion on hiring the Fire Chief
• Potential return to open session for action on items discussed in closed session
• Call to Order
• Approval of Minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the January 13 and 14 meetings. It entered a closed session to discuss the fire chief position and presented a conditional employment offer to candidate Brian Tonnancour. The commission then authorized Chair Greg Dachel to make the final offer after the candidate’s physical and drug tests are completed. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes of Jan 13 & Jan 14 meetings (all present voting aye)
• Entered closed session to discuss fire chief position (all present voting aye)
• Presented conditional offer of employment to fire chief candidate Brian Tonnancour (no vote recorded)
• Authorized Chair Dachel to finalize fire chief offer after test results (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:16 p.m. (all present voting aye)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The Committee on Labor Negotiations, Personnel, Policy & Administration will meet to discuss a grievance filed by the Chippewa Falls International Association of Firefighters Local 1816. This item is scheduled for a closed session to protect the reputations of the individuals involved.

• Grievance filed by Chippewa Falls International Association of Firefighters Local 1816

The committee entered a closed session to consider a grievance filed by the Chippewa Falls International Association of Firefighters Local 1816, then returned to open session. It approved additional salary and holiday pay for Firefighter/EMT Brooklyn Sommerfeld based on that grievance. The meeting was adjourned at 9:29 a.m.

• Approved closed‑session discussion of Firefighters Union grievance (2 aye, motion carried)
• Returned to open session after closed discussion (2 aye, motion carried)
• Approved additional pay and holiday pay for Firefighter/EMT Brooklyn Sommerfeld (all aye, motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:29 a.m. (all aye, motion carried)

City Council

The Common Council will discuss special assessment rates and the adoption of the 2026-2031 Outdoor Recreation Plan. The body will also consider several equipment purchases and a potential land acquisition in a closed session.

• Resolution #2026-03 regarding 2026 Special Assessment Rates
• Resolution #2026-04 to adopt the Outdoor Recreation Plan, 2026-2031
• Proposed $73,884.37 for Stryker Stair Chairs and maintenance plans
• Proposed $16,000 from reserves for elevator repairs
• Proposed $22,800 for six sets of turnout gear using DVA Grant Funds

The council approved two resolutions to levy special assessments and establish 2026 rates, adopted the City Outdoor Recreation Plan for 2026‑2031, and authorized multiple funding items including $16,000 for elevator repairs, $3,207.80 for security cameras, and equipment purchases totaling $96,684.37. It also passed a holiday‑pay policy for non‑union staff, set a part‑time police records job pay range, advanced step promotions for the Parks & Recreation Director and the City Planner/Transit Manager, and moved council meetings to Fire Station 1 until the City Hall elevator is repaired. Additionally, the council approved $3,998,241.55 in general claims and entered a closed session to discuss a potential land acquisition.

• Approved Resolution #2026-02 to levy special assessments (aye – Kiefer, Nadreau, Normand, Monarski, Hull, Dixon)
• Approved Resolution #2026-03 setting 2026 special assessment rates (aye – Kiefer, Hull, Dixon, Nadreau, Normand, Monarski)
• Adopted the City Outdoor Recreation Plan 2026‑2031 (aye – Dixon, Kiefer, Hull, Nadreau, Normand, Monarski)
• Approved $16,000 reserve funding for elevator repairs (aye – Kiefer, Nadreau, Normand, Monarski, Hull, Dixon)
• Approved $3,207.80 security‑camera project funding (aye – Normand, Kiefer, Hull, Dixon, Nadreau, Monarski)
• Approved purchase of Stryker Stair Chairs up to $73,884.37 (aye – Kiefer, Normand, Monarski, Hull, Dixon, Nadreau)
• Approved purchase of six turnout‑gear sets up to $22,800 (aye – Normand, Kiefer, Hull, Dixon, Nadreau, Monarski)
• Approved holiday‑pay policy for non‑union employees (aye – Monarski, Kiefer, Hull, Dixon; no – Nadreau, Normand)

Police & Fire Commission

The Chippewa Falls Police & Fire Commission will meet on Jan. 14, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. The agenda includes a closed‑session portion to continue discussion of the fire chief position. The commission may return to open session to act on any items discussed in the closed session. No other business items are listed.

• Closed‑session consideration of fire chief position discussion

The agenda was amended to omit approval of minutes. The commission voted to enter a closed session to discuss the fire chief position, then voted to return to open session. The meeting was adjourned.

• Amended agenda to exclude approval of minutes (motion carried)
• Entered closed session to discuss fire chief position (vote 4 aye, 0 nay)
• Returned to open session (vote 4 aye, 0 nay)
• Adjourned the meeting (all present voted aye)

Library Board

The Board of Trustees approved the agenda, the minutes from the December 10, 2025 meeting, and vouchers from both the 2025 and 2026 budgets. The Board also approved the Library Board of Trustees Code of Ethics & Standard of Conduct as amended. All motions passed with all present members voting aye. The meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m.

• Approved agenda (all present voted aye)
• Approved December 10, 2025 minutes (all present voted aye)
• Approved 2025 budget vouchers after Jan 20 2026 (all present voted aye)
• Approved 2026 budget vouchers after Jan 20 2026 (all present voted aye)
• Approved Library Board Code of Ethics & Standard of Conduct (all present voted aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all present voted aye)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold preliminary discussions on the city’s capital improvement planning process, fund balance assignments, and next steps for the Korger Heights stormwater study. Each item may lead to recommendations for the Common Council. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for information and possible future action.

• Preliminary discussion of capital improvement planning process
• Preliminary discussion of fund balance assignments
• Discussion of next steps for Korger Heights stormwater study (options include a $500,000 storm pond or a $750,000 sewer upgrade)
• Adjournment

The Committee discussed the capital improvement planning process, fund balance assignments, and the Korger Heights stormwater study, but took no action on any of these items. No resolutions or votes were recorded for the discussed topics. The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 am by a motion from Monarski and Marr, with all present voting aye.

• Capital improvement planning discussion – no action taken
• Fund balance assignments discussion – no action taken
• Korger Heights stormwater study discussion – no action taken
• Adjourned meeting at 11:50 am – motion carried (all present voting aye)

Police & Fire Commission

The Chippewa Falls Police & Fire Commission will meet on Jan 13, 2026 at 5:30 pm. After routine items, the commission plans a closed session to discuss the Fire Chief position, including employment, promotion, compensation, and performance evaluation data. The commission may return to the open session to act on any outcomes from that discussion.

• Closed session to discuss Fire Chief position (employment, promotion, compensation, performance evaluation)

The commission approved the minutes from the December 19, 2025 meeting. A motion to go into closed session under Wisconsin Statute §19.85(1)(c) to discuss the Fire Chief position was carried. The commission then voted to return to open session, which also carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.

• Approved December 19, 2025 meeting minutes (all present voting aye)
• Entered closed session to discuss Fire Chief position (all present voting aye)
• Returned to open session after closed session (all present voting aye)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

Committee #2 will approve the minutes from the Dec. 30, 2025 meeting and discuss several policy items. Topics include a draft holiday‑pay policy for non‑union staff, Section 8.13 of the city code covering trees, a part‑time Open Records & Evidence/Property Custodian job description and pay range, and a resolution to adopt the 2026‑2031 Outdoor Recreation Plan. The committee will present possible recommendations to the City Council.

• Approve minutes from December 30, 2025
• Discuss draft holiday pay policy for non‑union employees
• Discuss Section 8.13 of the Chippewa Falls Code of Ordinances titled “Trees”
• Discuss Police Department part‑time Open Records & Evidence/Property Custodian job description and set pay range
• Discuss resolution to adopt the 2026‑2031 Outdoor Recreation Plan

The committee approved the draft holiday pay policy for non‑union staff, referring it to Committee #1 for funding. It also recommended the City Council adopt the 2026‑2031 Outdoor Recreation Plan, and approved the police part‑time Open Records & Evidence custodian job description with a $19.98‑$23.51 hourly pay range. All items were carried by vote.

• Approved holiday pay policy for non‑union employees, referral to Committee #1 for funding (aye except Nadreau no)
• Recommended Council adopt 2026‑2031 Outdoor Recreation Plan (all aye)
• Recommended Council approve police part‑time Open Records & Evidence custodian job description and pay range $19.98‑$23.51/hr (all aye)
• Approved minutes from December 30, 2025 (all aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:48 am (all aye)

Park Board

The Park Board will meet to discuss several planning initiatives, including the Marshall Park Master Plan and a forestry management plan. The board will also consider special event applications and new events for 2026.

• Marshall Park Master Plan discussion
• Trail Wayfinding system discussion
• Forestry Management Plan discussion
• 2026 New Special Events discussion
• Special Event Applications review

The board approved the minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting. It also approved claims totaling $47,946.74. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

• Approved December 9, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved claims totaling $47,946.74 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:05 p.m. (motion passed)

Committee #1 - Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater Committee will discuss funding for several city infrastructure and equipment needs. The body may make recommendations to the Council regarding these expenditures.

• Rhom Construction contract for Police Department window replacement
• Funding for City Hall elevator repairs
• Funding for Wastewater facility rooftop unit replacement
• Funding for Fire Department turnout gear and stair chairs
• Funding for Utility Department security camera project

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee approved funding for City Hall elevator repairs, a security‑camera upgrade, a fire stair‑chair purchase, and fire turnout gear. It also approved the minutes from Dec. 30, 2025. Several items, including holiday‑pay for non‑union staff and a police‑department window contract, were postponed.

• Approved $16,000 from reserves for City Hall elevator repairs (all present voting aye)
• Approved $3,207.80 from the utility operational budget for additional security‑camera needs (all present voting aye)
• Approved purchase of Stryker stair chairs and maintenance plans up to $73,884.38, to be reimbursed by FEMA Grant (all present voting aye)
• Approved purchase of six fire turnout gear sets up to $22,800 from DVA Grant funds (all present voting aye)
• Approved minutes from Dec. 30, 2025 (all present voting aye)
• Delayed holiday‑pay funding for non‑union employees until next meeting (no action taken)
• Delayed Rhom Construction police‑department window contract pending attorney review (no action taken)
• Delayed wastewater facility rooftop unit replacement recommendation (no action taken)

Committee #4 - Recycling, Computerization, Buildings & Intergovernmental Services Committee

The Committee will approve the minutes from the December 10, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss a summary of a recent tour of City-owned buildings at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and consider any recommendations to the Council. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve minutes of the December 10, 2025 Committee #4 meeting
• Discuss summary of the recent tour of City-owned buildings at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Adjournment

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the December 10, 2025 Committee #4 meeting. No other actions were taken on agenda items. The meeting was then adjourned at 10:56 am.

• Approved minutes of Dec 10, 2025 Committee #4 meeting (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:56 am (all present voting aye)

Board of Public Works

The Board approved the minutes of both the December 8, 2025 and January 12, 2026 meetings. It recommended the Common Council approve a permanent easement for the Freemasons Building at 32 W. Spring Street. It denied the request to vacate the right‑of‑way for Allen Street. It also endorsed a preliminary resolution to levy special assessments and the 2026 special assessment rates.

• Approved December 8, 2025 meeting minutes (all present voting aye)
• Approved January 12, 2026 meeting minutes (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Common Council approve permanent easement for Freemasons Building (all present voting aye)
• Denied request to vacate Allen Street right‑of‑way (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Common Council approve Preliminary Resolution Declaring Intent to Levy Special Assessments (all present voting aye, except Cesafsky voted nay)
• Recommended Common Council approve 2026 Special Assessment Rates (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Committee discuss stormwater pond project (Hiess, Normand, Cesafsky aye; Bauer abstained)
• Approved consulting agreement up to $24,500 for Bridgewater Avenue design (all present voting aye)

Plan Commission

The commission approved the minutes of the December 8, 2025 meeting. It then approved Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. 2026-01, allowing a two‑sided billboard and two monument signs at the Park West Planned Development. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes of Dec 8, 2025 meeting (all present voting aye)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. 2026-01 for Park West signage (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (all present voting aye)

Department Head Review Committee

The Department Head Review Committee will meet to discuss a contemplated closed session under Wisconsin Statute Sec. 19.85 for reviewing employee performance data. The closed session would focus on performance reviews for Brad Hentschel, City Planner/Transit Manager, and John Jimenez, Parks & Recreation Director. The committee may return to the open session for possible recommendations on the closed‑session items.

• Closed session to conduct performance review of Brad Hentschel, City Planner/Transit Manager
• Closed session to conduct performance review of John Jimenez, Parks & Recreation Director

The committee voted to enter a closed session to conduct annual performance reviews for Parks & Recreation Director John Jimenez and City Planner/Transit Manager Brad Hentschel, and the motion passed unanimously (Nadreau, Monarski, Hiess). After completing the reviews, the committee voted to return to the open session, with all present voting aye. The committee then recommended that the City Council approve the January 1, 2026 step advancements for Jimenez (15E‑15F) and Hentschel (16G‑16MAX); no vote result was recorded.

• Enter closed session for employee performance reviews (motion carried, Nadreau aye; Monarski aye; Hiess aye)
• Return to open session after reviews (motion carried, all present aye)
• Recommend Council approve step advancements for Jimenez (15E‑15F) and Hentschel (16G‑16MAX) (motion made, vote not recorded)

City Council

The Chippewa Falls City Council will consider Resolution #2026-01 to adopt the official Five‑Year Street Improvement Program for 2026‑2030. Council members will also discuss funding for a Riverfront restoration project overrun from TIF funds, a $26,022.73 purchase of a grapple bucket for the Street Department loader, a safety consulting contract with Keeping Safety Simple, LLC, and a wage increase for Parks Recreation leaders. These items are presented for approval by the council and its committees.

• Adopt Resolution #2026-01: City of Chippewa Falls 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Street Improvement Program
• Approve funding for Riverfront restoration project overrun from TIF Funds (Committee #1)
• Approve purchase of a grapple bucket for the Street Department loader for $26,022.73 from the scrap account (Committee #1)
• Approve safety consulting contract with Keeping Safety Simple, LLC, cost split among Water, Wastewater, and Streets (2026 Budget)
• Approve wage increase for Parks Recreation leaders from $13.00/hour to $15.00/hour using 2026 Budget funds

The council approved the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting and granted an operator/bartender license to Heaven Cox. It adopted the 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Street Improvement Program and approved funding for the Riverfront restoration overrun, a $26,022.73 grapple bucket purchase, and a safety consulting contract. The council also raised the Parks Recreation leaders’ hourly wage to $15 and authorized claims totaling $1,320,691.24.

• Approved minutes of Dec 16, 2025 meeting (all present voting aye)
• Granted Operator/Bartender License to Heaven Cox (all present voting aye)
• Adopted Five-Year Street Improvement Plan (7 aye: Kiefer, Hull, Dixon, Nadreau, Normand, Monarski, Marr)
• Approved Riverfront restoration overrun funding (6 aye: Monarski, Kiefer, Marr, Hull, Dixon, Normand; 1 no: Nadreau)
• Approved purchase of grapple bucket $26,022.73 (7 aye: Monarski, Kiefer, Marr, Hull, Dixon, Nadreau, Normand)
• Approved safety consulting contract with Keeping Safety Simple (5 aye: Kiefer, Nadreau, Monarski, Hull, Dixon; 2 no: Normand, Marr)
• Increased Parks Recreation leaders wage to $15/hour (7 aye: Kiefer, Dixon, Nadreau, Normand, Monarski, Marr, Hull)
• Approved claims totaling $1,320,691.24 (7 aye: Kiefer, Hull, Dixon, Nadreau, Normand, Monarski, Marr)