Barron, Wisconsin

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Common Council will consider adopting a new City Comprehensive Plan and reviewing several lift station and forcemain project costs. The agenda also includes road closure requests for the public library and potential closed session discussions regarding dilapidated properties.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 2026-03 to adopt a new City Comprehensive Plan
• Payment #10 for Lift Station and Forcemain Projects in the amount of $413,618.41
• Change Order No. 3 from Market and Johnson for $11,271.63
• Change Order No. 4 from Market and Johnson for $6,200.61
• Road closures on North 3rd Street for library events on August 5 and August 12, 2026

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

El Concejo Común considerará varios asuntos financieros, incluyendo un pago a contratista de $216,521.20 y una orden de cambio de $11,271.63 para un proyecto de servicios públicos. También votarán sobre una nueva licencia de licores para Vault 1917, aprobarán cierres de calles y la entrada gratuita a la piscina para la Celebración del 250º Aniversario de América, y tomarán acción final sobre la Ordenanza 2026-2 para anexar tierras del Town de Barron. El concejo puede entrar en sesión cerrada para discutir litigios sobre propiedades deterioradas y la contratación de un oficial de policía de tiempo completo.

• Aprobación de pago de $216,521.20 a Market and Johnson (Solicitud del Contratista #9)
• Aprobación de la Orden de Cambio 4 de Market and Johnson, aumento de costo de $11,271.63
• Nueva Licencia de Cerveza y Licores Clase "B" para Vault 1917 en 436 E. LaSalle Avenue
• Cierres de calles y admisión gratuita a la piscina para la Celebración del 250º Aniversario de América el 1 de julio de 2026
• Ordenanza 2026-2 para anexar ciertas tierras del Town de Barron a la City de Barron

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

El Concejo Común llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre la rezonificación de dos parcelas: una de Agrícola a Residencial R-1 (propietaria Gwendolyn Koehn) y otra de Residencial R-1 a Residencial R-3 (propietario Joe Johnston). El concejo también considerará la aprobación de $442,675.77 en pagos a Market and Johnson por trabajos de servicios públicos y $79,748.70 a Haas Sons, además de los puntos de la agenda de consentimiento que incluyen las mismas solicitudes de rezonificación. Otros puntos incluyen una licencia de alcohol temporal para Music in the Park, un límite de estacionamiento de dos horas en West Maple Avenue y el cierre de una calle para un evento de la biblioteca.

• Audiencia pública sobre la rezonificación de la parcela de Gwendolyn Koehn de Agrícola a Residencial R-1
• Audiencia pública sobre la rezonificación de la parcela de Joe Johnston de Residencial R-1 a Residencial R-3
• Aprobación de pago de $442,675.77 a Market and Johnson (Solicitud de Contratista No. 8)
• Aprobación de pago de $79,748.70 a Haas Sons, Inc. (Solicitud de Contratista No. 1)
• Aprobación de licencia de alcohol temporal para los eventos Music in the Park de la Barron Chamber of Commerce

The City of Barron Common Council approved payments for utility projects, rezoning requests, and a line of credit for the LaSalle Phase III project. The council also approved hiring decisions for city clerk positions and authorized legal counsel for dilapidated properties.

• Approved $442,675.77 payment to Market and Johnson (Utility Commission)
• Approved $79,748.70 payment to Haas Sons, Inc. (Utility Commission)
• Approved Change Order 3 for Haas Sons, Inc. (Forcemain contract)
• Approved rezoning Agricultural to R-1 for Gwendolyn Koehn
• Approved rezoning R-1 to R-3 for Joe Johnston
• Approved LaSalle Phase III Line of Credit with Sterling Bank
• Approved hiring and wage considerations for Clerk/Treasurer and Utility Clerk
• Authorized legal counsel for dilapidated property maintenance

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

El Concejo Común considerará la aprobación de dos pagos a contratistas que suman un total de $965,489.23 para el WWTF Forcemain and Lift Station Project. También seleccionarán a Monarch Paving como el licitador con la oferta más baja para los proyectos viales LRIP 2026-2027 y autorizarán al Barron County Highway Department para la colocación de asfalto. Se planea una sesión cerrada para discutir litigios sobre propiedades que violan el código, desarrollo de terrenos baldíos y personal de City Hall.

• Aprobación del Pago de Contratista No. 6 ($459,879.37) de Market and Johnson para el WWTF Forcemain and Lift Station Project
• Aprobación del Pago de Contratista No. 7 ($505,609.86) de Market and Johnson para el mismo proyecto
• Aprobación de Monarch Paving como licitador único con la oferta más baja para los proyectos LRIP 2026-2027
• Aprobación del Barron County Highway Department para la colocación de asfalto en los proyectos LRIP 2026-2027
• Sesión cerrada para discutir litigios sobre propiedades deterioradas, desarrollo de terrenos baldíos y personal

The Common Council approved two contractor payments totaling $965,489.23 for the WWTF Forcemain and Lift Station Project. The council selected Monarch Paving as the low bidder for 2026-2027 road projects and authorized drafting a developer agreement with Black Creek Builders for vacant land. These approvals fund water treatment upgrades, maintain local roads, and advance plans for property development.

• Approved $459,879.37 payment to Market and Johnson for WWTF Forcemain and Lift Station Project
• Approved $505,609.86 payment to Market and Johnson for WWTF Forcemain and Lift Station Project
• Approved Monarch Paving as low bidder for 2026-2027 Local Improvement Program projects
• Approved Barron County Highway Department for asphalt placement on 2026-2027 LRIP projects
• Approved drafting of a developer agreement with Black Creek Builders for vacant land
• Approved consent agenda including operator license for Stephanie Lee
• Approved Capital Improvement Plan for Infrastructure for CDBG application
• Convened closed session to discuss litigation, vacant land development, and staffing (6-0)

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Common Council will discuss and take action on several resolutions and agreements related to the LaSalle Phase 3 project and a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application. The body will also consider the 2026 Emergency Operations Plan and a city ordinance amendment.

• CDBG Citizen Participation Public Hearing and application for LaSalle Phase 3
• Approval of City of Barron Emergency Operations Plan – 2026
• Letter of Support for sale of Park Lawn Public Housing to Barron County Housing Authority
• Ordinance 2026-03 to amend Section 50-251(e) of the City of Barron Code of Ordinances
• Discussion on State of WI Department of Transportation municipal registration fee (wheel tax)

The Barron Common Council approved several items related to the Community Development Block Grant, including a professional services agreement, a citizen participation plan, and resolutions to commit match funds and submit the application. The council also adopted the 2026 Emergency Operations Plan, amended a city ordinance, authorized a closed‑session meeting, and approved a draft of airport lease agreements.

• Approved Professional Services Agreement for CDBG Application and Environmental Review (unanimous)
• Approved Revised Citizen Participation Plan and Resolution 2026-01 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-02 to commit and certify CDBG match funds (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-03 authorizing submission of CDBG application (unanimous)
• Approved City of Barron Emergency Operations Plan – 2026, contingent on receiving chemical list (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-03 amending Section 50-251(e) of the City Code (unanimous)
• Authorized closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c) (vote 5-0)
• Approved draft of airport leases (unanimous)

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will discuss public comments, guest appearances, and several approvals. Items include the Emergency Operations Plan, a professional services agreement for the swimming‑pool schematic design, and a rate increase for abatement services to $250 per hour with related ordinance amendments. The council will also consider a payment application for a utility contractor and the use of a cemetery soccer field by the Poskin Jets Football Club. Closed‑session topics involve airport hangar leases, vacant land development, and dilapidated property violations.

• Approval of Poskin Jets Football Club use of cemetery soccer field for WPASL season
• Approval of Utility Commission recommendation to approve Contractor’s Application for Payment No. 5
• Approval of City of Barron Emergency Operations Plan – 2026
• Approval of Professional Services Agreement for City of Barron Swimming Pool – Schematic Design
• Approval of rate increase for abatement services to $250 per hour and modifications to Ordinance Sections 42‑148, 52‑44, and 52‑64

The Common Council unanimously approved the use of the cemetery soccer field for the Poskin Jets football season and a $551,145.06 utility payment. It also approved a $250 per hour rate for lawn and weed abatement along with amendments to Ordinance Sections 42-148, 52-44, and 52-64. The council convened a closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85 and then reconvened in open session before adjourning.

• Approved Poskin Jets Football Club use of cemetery soccer field (unanimous)
• Approved Utility Commission payment of $551,145.06 (unanimous)
• Approved Claims and Bills as presented (unanimous)
• Approved amendment of Ordinance Section 42-148 (unanimous)
• Approved abatement rate of $250 per hour, minimum one hour, and amendments to Sections 52-44 and 52-64 (unanimous)
• Moved to convene closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) (6-0)
• Moved to reconvene in open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will consider a utility commission payment for the Lift Station Project and a design update for a potential pool. It will vote on the surrender of a Class B alcohol beverage license for Stix, LLC, and on appointing an agent for Kwik Trip. The council will also adopt Ordinance 2026‑1, revising the city’s bicycle definitions in the traffic code. Additional items include routine consent‑agenda approvals, reports, and closed‑session discussions on airport hangar leases and property maintenance issues.

• Approval of Utility Commission recommendation to pay Market and Johnson for Lift Station Project payment No. 4
• Potential Pool Project design update presentation
• Approval of surrender of Class B alcohol beverage license for 56 S. 3rd Street (Stix, LLC)
• Approval of Ordinance 2026‑1 amending bicycle definitions in Chapter 50 of the City Code
• Approval of survey map request by Synergy Cooperative for Lot 1 of Certified Survey map #2773

The council approved a $229,816.66 payment for the Market and Johnson Lift Station project and ratified all presented claims and bills. It also approved the consent agenda items, surrendered an alcohol license, appointed a new agent for Kwik Trip, and amended Chapter 50 of the traffic ordinance. A closed‑session was convened (6‑0 vote) and later reconvened in open session.

• Approved $229,816.66 payment for Lift Station Project (unanimous)
• Approved all presented claims and bills (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including operator licenses and survey map (unanimous)
• Approved surrender of Class B alcohol license for 56 S. 3rd St. (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Robert L. Ritter as agent for Kwik Trip 748 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 50 (Bicycle definitions) of traffic ordinance (unanimous)
• Convened closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c) (6‑0)
• Reopened session after closed session (unanimous)