Prescott, Wisconsin

Parks and Public Works Committee

The Parks & Public Works Committee will discuss proposed improvements to the alley behind Broad Street between Cherry and Orange Streets, including engineering services estimated at $8,700 and a cost‑sharing arrangement among the City and the owners of 216 and 220 Broad Street. The committee will also review Magee Park signage costing $15,001.38 and decide on the Walnut Circle trail connection, weighing a permanent at‑grade stream crossing (about $38,070) against a future bridge option (about $144,900). Additional business includes discussion of the Armstrong Family Memorial Bench.

• Alley improvements behind Cherry and Orange Streets – engineering estimate $8,700; proposed cost share $2,900 each for City, 216 Broad St owner, and 220 Broad St owner
• Installation of storm inlet(s) and extension of storm sewer in the alley as part of the improvement plan
• Magee Park sign project for Riverfront and Sunset Parks – total cost $15,001.38
• Walnut Circle trail connection – decision on permanent at‑grade stream crossing (~$38,070) versus reserving funds for a future bridge (~$144,900)
• Discussion of Armstrong Family Memorial Bench

Library Board

The Board will review the Director's report and library expenditures. The meeting includes a building planning update under new business.

• Building planning update
• Review and approval of library expenditures
• Review and approval of Director’s report

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee is meeting to conduct a closed session per Wisconsin statute to interview candidates for the Public Works Director position. No other business is scheduled. The meeting is closed to the public for this discussion.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) to interview candidates for Public Works Director

Health and Safety Committee

The committee will review City Code 435-9 regarding loud and unnecessary noise following a complaint about construction starting before 7 a.m. at The Bluffs development. Options include maintaining current hours, reducing permitted end time to 7 p.m., or establishing different hours for weekends and holidays. The committee will also discuss requests from Two Rivers Restaurant (117 Broad Street) for a handicap ramp and dumpster, receive an update on 1054 Wacota Street, and consider drafting an ordinance for e-bikes, scooters, and electronic motorcycles.

• Review of City Code 435-9 noise ordinance after complaint about early construction at The Bluffs
• Two Rivers Restaurant (117 Broad Street): handicap ramp and dumpster request
• Update on property at 1054 Wacota Street
• Discussion on drafting an ordinance for e-bikes, scooters, and electronic motorcycles
• Approval of minutes from May 11, 2026

City Council

The City Council will consider site plan and conditional use permits for an assisted living facility at 445 Court Street. The agenda also includes several resolutions regarding city engineering services, law enforcement reimbursements, and land subdivisions.

• Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for Assisted Living at 445 Court Street
• Law Enforcement Officer Reimbursement Agreement with Zoe Nawrot
• Resolution 36-26: Certified Survey Subdividing a Parcel in SW 14 of the SW 14 of Section 3
• Resolution 37-26: Cedar Corporation agreement for Coulee River Trails Phase 1 Segment 2
• Resolution 38-26: Cedar Corporation agreement for Police, Library, and City Hall concept planning

Plan Commission

La Comisión de Planificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y considerará resoluciones para aprobar un permiso de uso condicional y un plan de sitio para una instalación de vida asistida de 59 unidades en 445 Court Street. La comisión también revisará un mapa de encuesta certificada que ajusta las dimensiones de los lotes para las parcelas en 501 Sunset Court y 1201 Pearl St., y discutirá la programación de una audiencia pública sobre los cambios propuestos al código de zonificación para usos condicionales en la reunión del 3 de agosto.

• Audiencia pública y posible acción sobre el Permiso de Uso Condicional para una instalación de vida asistida (59 unidades, 67 dormitorios) en 445 Court Street
• Consideración de la resolución que aprueba la revisión del plan de sitio para el desarrollo de vida asistida en 445 Court Street
• Mapa de encuesta certificada para ajustar las dimensiones de los lotes para el Lote 1 (501 Sunset Court) y el Lote 2 (1201 Pearl St.)
• Revisión y consideración para realizar una audiencia pública sobre los cambios en el código de zonificación para usos condicionales en la reunión del 3 de agosto de 2026

The commission approved the June 1 minutes unanimously. It recommended to Council Resolution XX-26 to approve a Conditional Use Permit and a Site Plan Review for the assisted‑living facility at 445 Court Street. It also recommended approval of a certified survey map adjusting lots at 501 Sunset Court and 1201 Pearl Street. Finally, it set a public hearing on zoning code amendments for the August 3 meeting, all motions passing 4‑0.

• Approved June 1 minutes (4-0)
• Recommended Resolution XX-26 to approve Conditional Use Permit for assisted living at 445 Court St (4-0)
• Recommended Resolution XX-26 to approve Site Plan Review for assisted living at 445 Court St (4-0)
• Recommended Resolution XX-26 to approve Certified Survey Map for 501 Sunset Court and 1201 Pearl St (4-0)
• Recommended setting a public hearing on zoning code amendments for Aug 3 meeting (4-0)

Fire and EMS Commission

La Prescott Area Fire and EMS Commission discutirá y potencialmente adoptará una política sobre la facturación de accidentes fatales y revisará la Resolución 01-17. También recibirá actualizaciones sobre el financiamiento de camiones de bomberos y el plan de costos compartidos para la nueva estación de fire and EMS. Se revisarán los informes financieros de mayo de 2026 y el estado de la condición de organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3).

• Política sobre Facturación de Accidentes Fatales y Revisión de la Resolución 01-17
• Actualizaciones sobre el Financiamiento de Camiones de Bomberos
• Revisión de los Informes Financieros de Mayo de 2026
• Actualización sobre la Nueva Estación de Fire and EMS y el Reparto de Costos
• Revisión del Estado de Organización Sin Fines de Lucro 501(c)(3)

City Council

Esta reunión incluye una audiencia pública y acción sobre solicitudes de licencias de licores para el período 2026-2027, varios elementos de la agenda de consentimiento (permisos de cafés con terraza y amplificadores), y asuntos nuevos que incluyen resoluciones para emitir $2,075,000 en pagarés de obligación general, aprobar $62,052 en reparaciones del lanzamiento de botes, y un contrato para la planificación maestra del Prescott Business Park. El concejo también entrará en sesión cerrada para discutir un Acuerdo de Oficial de Recursos Escolares y propiedad de la ciudad.

• Audiencia pública y acción sobre solicitudes de licencias de licores para el 1 de julio de 2026 – 30 de junio de 2027
• Resolución 29-26 autorizando $2,075,000 en Pagarés de Obligación General, Serie 2026A
• Resolución 31-26 aprobando $62,052 en reparaciones al lanzamiento de botes no motorizados de Luke Busker Masonry
• Resolución 33-26 aprobando el acuerdo de servicios profesionales con Ayres Associates para la planificación maestra del Prescott Business Park
• Recomendación de denegar la solicitud de café con terraza para 202 Broad Street North (Twisted Oak y The Italian Corner)

The Prescott City Council approved a $2.075 million bond issuance for water treatment plant repairs and road projects. The council also approved a $62,052 contract for boat launch repairs and tabled a sidewalk café application.

• Approved $2.075M bond issuance for water treatment and road projects (5-0)
• Approved $62,052 boat launch repairs contract (5-0)
• Approved Sidewalk Café applications contingent on joint layout (5-0)
• Denied Liquor License to Muddy Waters until 2025 taxes paid (4-1)
• Tabled Sidewalk Café application for 202 Broad Street North (motion died)
• Passed resolution to declare intent to reimburse Well #4 water treatment costs (5-0)
• Passed resolution informing DNR on wastewater plant compliance (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including permits and committee minutes (5-0)

Library Board

La Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública de Prescott llevará a cabo una reunión de rutina con temas de procedimiento estándar, tales como la aprobación de actas, el informe del director y gastos. Los asuntos nuevos notables incluyen actualizaciones de los Amigos de la Biblioteca (Friends of the Library) y una actualización de la planificación de edificios. No se enumeran montos de dólares específicos ni cambios de política.

• Actualización de los Amigos de la Biblioteca (Friends of the Library) – Kris Sampson
• Actualización de la planificación de edificios

Parks and Public Works Committee

El Comité de Parques y Obras Públicas discutirá estimaciones de costos actualizadas para reparaciones y mantenimiento de lanzamientos de botes no motorizados que totalizan $114,395, y considerará opciones de financiamiento. También discutirán mejoras de drenaje de callejones detrás de Cherry Street y Orange Street. Otros asuntos incluyen letreros para Riverfront y Sunset Parks.

• Estimación de costo de reparación de lanzamientos de botes no motorizados de $72,375 para escaleras de concreto, reparaciones de juntas (tuckpointing) y restauración de bancos
• Mejoras adicionales que incluyen la extensión de un muro de piedra caliza y una rampa de acceso de concreto por $42,020
• Discusión sobre mejoras de drenaje de callejones detrás de Cherry Street y Orange Street
• Restricciones de financiamiento de la ciudad: $45,119 restantes en el presupuesto de parques de 2026, más otros fondos
• Señalización para Riverfront y Sunset Parks

The Parks and Public Works Committee directed staff to obtain a revised quote for non-motorized boat launch repairs, including demolition and replacement of concrete stairs, tuckpointing, and removal of stone plinths and planter bowls. Additional improvements such as boulders, retaining wall extension, and a concrete ramp were delayed to a future phase. The committee also supported moving forward with a $15,001.38 sign proposal for Riverfront and Sunset Parks to the City Council once final designs are completed.

• Approved minutes from May 18, 2026 (2-0)
• Directed staff to obtain revised quote for boat launch repairs including stair replacement and tuckpointing
• Delayed additional boat launch improvements (boulders, wall extension, concrete ramp) to future phase
• Supported moving sign proposal to City Council pending final designs

Board of Review

Esta reunión de la Prescott Board of Review es únicamente de carácter procesal: la junta votará para reconvocar el 16 de julio de 2026, a las 4:00 p.m. No se discutirán evaluaciones de propiedades u otros asuntos.

• Aprobación para reconvocar la reunión de la Board of Review el 16 de julio de 2026, a las 4:00 p.m.

The Prescott Board of Review reconvened on June 8, 2026, and scheduled a follow-up session for July 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Reconvened meeting to July 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. (passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:42 p.m. (passed)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Prescott considerará la Ordenanza 04‑26, que adopta el Plan Integral de la Ciudad de Prescott para 2026‑2046. La reunión también incluye una resolución que aprueba la Orden de Cambio No. 2 para el Proyecto de Mejoras de Magee Park, enmiendas al manual del empleado, la aprobación del estacionamiento de Mercord Mill como un lote de pernocta con nueva señalización, y un memorando de entendimiento con la Junta de la Biblioteca de Prescott. Se invita a comentarios públicos sobre cualquier tema que no esté en la agenda, pero no se tomará ninguna acción sobre esos temas.

• Ordenanza 04‑26: Adopción del Plan Integral 2026‑2046
• Resolución 27‑26: Aprobación de la Orden de Cambio No. 2 para las Mejoras de Magee Park
• Resolución 28‑26: Enmiendas al Manual del Empleado de la Ciudad de Prescott
• Aprobación del Estacionamiento de Mercord Mill como un lote de pernocta y reemplazo de letreros
• Memorando de Entendimiento para el uso compartido de costos entre la Ciudad y la Junta de la Biblioteca de Prescott

The City Council adopted Ordinance 04-26, the City of Prescott Comprehensive Plan 2026-2046, after a public hearing. It also approved Change Order No. 2 for the Magee Park Improvements Project, increasing the contract by $6,126.48. Other actions included adopting employee handbook amendments, allowing overnight parking at the Mercord Mill lot, and approving a cost-sharing MOU with the Prescott Public Library Board. The consent agenda with 15 items passed without objection.

• Approved Ordinance 04-26 adopting City of Prescott Comprehensive Plan 2026-2046 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 27-26 approving Change Order No. 2 for Magee Park Improvements, increasing contract from $509,569.66 to $515,696.14 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 28-26 adopting amendments to City of Prescott Employee Handbook (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved conversion of Mercord Mill parking lot to overnight parking and replacement of signs (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding for use and cost sharing between City and Prescott Public Library Board (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including 15 items: minutes, fund balances, special event permits, archaeology review, K9 fund closure, and committee appointment (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 1-year probationary period for Matt Holman as Utilities Foreman and Jeremy Kinneman as Streets and Parks Foreman in closed session (unanimous roll-call vote)

Tourism Committee

El Comité de Turismo de Prescott se reunirá para discutir y potencialmente decidir sobre el diseño y el costo de un nuevo folleto turístico de tres pliegos. También revisarán las ventas de mercancía del período anterior y aprobarán las actas de la reunión de mayo.

• Discusión del Folleto de Tres Pliegos de Turismo de Prescott – Diseño y Costo
• Asuntos antiguos: Revisión de Ventas de Mercancía
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 5 de mayo

Plan Commission

La Comisión de Planificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre la propuesta del Plan Integral de la Ciudad de Prescott 2026–2046, que abarca el uso de suelo, vivienda, transporte y otros elementos. Tras la audiencia, la comisión puede votar sobre una resolución recomendando su adopción al Common Council. La agenda también incluye la discusión sobre si revisar los usos condicionales en los distritos de zonificación, tales como unidades de vivienda accesorias en R-5 y granjas solares a gran escala en C-1 e I-3.

• Audiencia pública y posible recomendación sobre el Plan Integral de la Ciudad de Prescott 2026–2046
• Discusión sobre la adición de unidades de vivienda accesorias como un uso condicional en el Distrito Residencial Unifamiliar R-5
• Discusión sobre si eliminar las granjas solares a gran escala como un uso condicional en el Distrito Comercial Central C-1
• Actualización sobre el proyecto 445 Court Street – Assisted Living Facility
• Revisión de usos condicionales por distrito de zonificación, incluyendo ferrocarriles y aeropuertos en I-2

The Plan Commission approved the 2026–2046 Comprehensive Plan and voted to direct staff to draft ordinance amendments. These amendments would allow accessory dwelling units in the R-5 district and remove large-scale solar facilities, airports, and railroads as conditional uses in the I-2 district.

• Approved Comprehensive Plan 2026–2046 (6-0)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance allowing ADUs in R-5 district (6-0)
• Directed staff to remove large-scale solar facilities as conditional use (6-0)
• Directed staff to remove airports/railroads as conditional use in I-2 district (6-0)
• Approved minutes for May 4th, 2026 (6-0)
• Tentatively rescheduled July 6th meeting pending availability

Police Commission

La Comisión de Policía se reunirá en sesión cerrada bajo la ley de Wisconsin para realizar entrevistas para un puesto de Oficial de Policía. Tras la sesión cerrada, la comisión se reunirá nuevamente en sesión abierta para considerar cualquier acción relacionada con las entrevistas.

• Sesión cerrada para entrevistas de candidatos a Oficial de Policía
• Acción en sesión abierta sobre los puntos discutidos en la sesión cerrada

Police Commission

La Comisión de Policía de Prescott se reunirá en sesión cerrada para realizar entrevistas para un puesto de oficial de policía, luego se reunirá nuevamente en sesión abierta para tomar medidas sobre las entrevistas. La reunión también incluye pase de lista, otros asuntos y el cierre de la sesión.

• Sesión cerrada bajo la ley de Wisconsin para considerar datos de empleo de un empleado público
• Entrevistas para el puesto de Oficial de Policía
• Posible acción sobre contratación después de la sesión cerrada

City Council

El Concejo está decidiendo si aceptar una subvención del Transportation Alternatives Program únicamente para construcción destinada a mejoras peatonales a lo largo de Campbell Street y Orrin Road, lo que le costaría a la ciudad un estimado de $1.39M más $580k de diseño. También discutirán el diseño futuro de bordillos y cunetas para Campbell Street, revisarán planes conceptuales para una expansión del Public Safety Building y la Biblioteca, y discutirán propuestas de marketing para el Prescott Business Park.

• Decisión prevista para el 29 de mayo sobre la subvención TAP: proyecto de $5.98M, la ciudad es responsable del 20% de la construcción ($1.39M) más el diseño completo ($580k) y el fresado y recubrimiento de Orrin Road ($457k)
• Discusión de futuras mejoras de bordillos y cunetas en Campbell Street desde USH 10 hasta Walnut Street, con un estimado de costo de diseño separado de $108k
• Revisión de planes conceptuales y estimaciones de costos para edificios municipales: opciones para el Public Safety Building al norte o al oeste de USH 10, con o sin la incorporación de City Hall
• Discusión de propuestas de planificación maestra para el marketing de Prescott Business Park
• Reconocimiento de la jubilación del Director de Obras Públicas

The City Council approved moving forward with a construction-only TAP grant and the design portion of Campbell Street. Members also voted to suspend future planning for the Fire Department pending township support. Additionally, staff was directed to create a preliminary plan for municipal buildings at current locations.

• Approved proceeding with the TAP construction-only grant (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with Campbell Street design (unanimous)
• Directed staff to develop a preliminary plan for municipal buildings at current locations (unanimous)
• Suspended Fire Department planning pending township support (3-2)
• Recommended proceeding with Ayers Associates' proposal for Business Park master planning (unanimous)

Library Board

La Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública de Prescott llevará a cabo una reunión regular. Los puntos incluyen la revisión del MOU entre la Ciudad y la Biblioteca bajo asuntos antiguos, nombramientos de oficiales para la reunión anual y una actualización sobre el programa de Lectura de Verano y su Lanzamiento. La junta también aprobará las actas, el informe del director y los gastos de la biblioteca. La reunión es principalmente de carácter procedimental sin decisiones fiscales importantes en la agenda.

• Discusión del MOU Ciudad-Biblioteca (Asuntos Antiguos)
• Nombramientos de oficiales para la reunión anual (Asuntos Nuevos)
• Actualización de Lectura de Verano y Lanzamiento (Asuntos Nuevos)
• Revisión y aprobación de los gastos de la biblioteca
• Informe del Tesorero

Fire and EMS Commission

La Prescott Fire and EMS Commission discutirá y posiblemente actuará sobre la creación de una cuenta de ahorros, el establecimiento de una política para la facturación de accidentes fatales y la elección de un presidente y un vicepresidente. También revisarán el borrador del informe anual y el progreso para obtener el estatus de organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3). Se revisarán los informes financieros de abril de 2026.

• Creación de una cuenta de ahorros para la Prescott Fire & EMS Commission
• Política sobre facturación de accidentes fatales
• Elecciones de la comisión para presidente y vicepresidente
• Reaprobación del borrador del informe anual
• Revisión del estatus de organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3)

The Commission elected Lindsey Sorenson as Chair and Sherry Keller as Vice-Chair. The board approved the draft annual report and moved to establish a savings account for escrow and capital improvement funds.

• Approved April 22, 2026, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted the draft annual report (6-0)
• Elected Lindsey Sorenson as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Sherry Keller as Vice-Chair (6-0)
• Approved motion to establish a savings account for escrow and capital improvement funds

Parks and Public Works Committee

El Comité de Parques y Obras Públicas discutirá la reparación del lanzamiento de botes no motorizado en Lake Street, revisará un mapa de señalización para Magee Park y considerará recomendar una resolución de financiamiento de transporte al Concejo Municipal. El comité también aprobará las actas del 20 de abril.

• Cotización de $60,625 de Luke Busker Masonry para reparaciones del lanzamiento de botes en Lake Street (adicionales $29,250 para la extensión del muro de contención)
• Presupuesto restante de parques de $45,119 disponible para mejoras después de gastar $4,881 en 2026
• Revisión del mapa de señalización propuesto para los senderos de Magee Park, que incluye señales direccionales, de seguridad e informativas
• Discusión de una resolución de la League of Wisconsin Municipalities instando al estado a aumentar el financiamiento de transporte
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 20 de abril de 2026

The committee recommended that the City Council adopt a League of Wisconsin Municipalities resolution for long-term state transportation funding. Staff was directed to obtain an updated masonry quote for boat launch repairs. The committee also discussed signage layouts for Magee Park.

• Approved April 20th, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt League of Wisconsin Municipalities transportation funding resolution (2-0)
• Directed staff to obtain updated quote from Luke Busker Masonry for non-motorized boat launch repairs

Health and Safety Committee

El comité revisará un plan de negocios relacionado con la licencia de licores Clase B en 216 Broad Street. Los miembros también discutirán las regulaciones actuales para la operación de ATV y UTV dentro de los límites de la ciudad.

• Revisión del estado de la licencia de licores 'Clase B' en 216 Broad Street
• Presentación del plan de negocios por Megan Langer para 216 Broad Street
• Discusión de la operación de ATV/UTV dentro de los límites municipales
• Hallazgos de la inspección de cumplimiento de primeros auxilios y seguridad para edificios municipales

The Health and Safety Committee unanimously approved keeping the Class B Liquor License available for use at 216 Broad Street, allowing prospective buyer Megan Langer to pursue purchase and renovation. The committee also voted unanimously to make no changes to current UTV/ATV ordinances, citing access limitations and safety concerns. Other items were informational only, including first aid compliance findings, parking at 220 Broad Street, and property conditions at 244 Elm Street.

• Approved minutes from February 18, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved keeping Class B Liquor License available at 216 Broad Street (3-0)
• Approved making no changes to current UTV/ATV city ordinances (3-0)
• No motion on first aid compliance inspection findings; committee recommended staff price-check options
• No motion on parking at 220 Broad Street; staff to investigate fence and picnic tables
• No motion on 244 Elm Street; committee recommended staff send letters requiring building inspection

City Council

El concejo votará sobre resoluciones para emitir pagarés de obligación general (Serie 2026A), aprobar el plano final para Walnut Circle y aprobar un acuerdo de desarrollo con TB-Prescott, LLC. Se presentará una proclama reconociendo el 2 de junio como el Día del Río Mississippi. El concejo también considerará cancelar la reunión del 25 de mayo y discutirá la realización de un taller el 27 de mayo.

• Resolución 24-26 que autoriza la emisión de Pagarés de Obligación General, Serie 2026A
• Resolución 25-26 que aprueba el plano final para Walnut Circle
• Resolución 26-26 que aprueba el acuerdo de desarrollo entre la Ciudad y TB-Prescott, LLC
• Proclama reconociendo el 2 de junio como el Día del Río Mississippi
• Permiso de evento especial para la boda de Jensen y Wojeck el 19 de junio en Freedom Park

The City Council approved a development agreement for The Bluffs, a 106-unit multifamily project on Glenridge Drive, by a 3-1 vote. It also authorized $1.045M in promissory notes for a fire engine and Orrin Road improvements, and approved the final plat for the Walnut Circle subdivision. A routine consent agenda and meeting cancellation were also passed.

• Approved consent agenda (7 items) (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 24-26: $1,045,414 in GO promissory notes for fire engine and Orrin Road (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 25-26: Final plat for Walnut Circle, 9-lot subdivision (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 26-26: Development agreement with TB-Prescott LLC for 'The Bluffs' 106-unit project (3-1 vote; Ruona nay)
• Approved cancellation of May 25 meeting for Memorial Day (unanimous voice vote)

Personnel Committee

El Comité de Personal discutirá un posible Memorando de Entendimiento con el Prescott K9 Project para el uso futuro de aproximadamente $30,000 en fondos restantes. El Comité también revisará una política de tiempo compensatorio basada en comparaciones con otras comunidades, considerará un borrador de la descripción del puesto de Director de Obras Públicas y revisará una propuesta de política de uso de Inteligencia Artificial para el Manual del Empleado. Se proporcionará una actualización sobre el acuerdo del Oficial de Recursos Escolares con el distrito escolar.

• Discusión sobre posible MOU de K9 y el uso futuro de $30,000 en los fondos restantes del K9 Project
• Revisión de la política de tiempo compensatorio tras encuestar a comunidades comparables (tasas de acumulación, topes de 40-60 horas)
• Revisión del borrador de la descripción del puesto de Director de Obras Públicas (rango salarial $84,926 - $111,571)
• Revisión de la propuesta de Política de Uso de IA para el Manual del Empleado
• Actualización sobre el Acuerdo de SRO con el Distrito Escolar (recomendación previa de aumentar el pago en $10,287)

Tourism Committee

El Comité de Turismo de Prescott revisará y discutirá una solicitud de subvención de la Sociedad Histórica de Prescott, considerará los planes de marketing impreso para 2027 y discutirá las ventas de mercancía. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior.

• Solicitud de subvención de la Sociedad Histórica de Prescott
• Discusión de Marketing Impreso 2027
• Discusión de Ventas de Mercancía
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 7 de abril

The Tourism Committee approved a $2,796.50 grant for the Prescott Historical Society and the minutes from the April meeting. A proposal for tourism merchandise was tabled until the next meeting. Discussion was held on starting a print marketing budget for 2027 and updating the downtown map.

• Approved $2,796.50 grant for Prescott Historical Society
• Approved April 7 meeting minutes
• Tabled tourism merchandise proposal

Plan Commission

La Comisión de Planificación considerará la aprobación del Plano Final de Walnut Circle, una subdivisión residencial unifamiliar de nueve lotes cerca de las calles Walnut y Dexter. El plano es consistente con el plano preliminar aprobado previamente con ajustes menores a la dedicación de parques y al lote de aguas pluviales. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas del 6 de abril de 2026 y otros asuntos.

• Walnut Circle Final Plat – nueve lotes residenciales unifamiliares
• Ajuste menor: la dedicación de parques aumentó en 0.600 acre, el lote de aguas pluviales disminuyó
• Tarifa de conexión de alcantarillado exonerada según el acuerdo de desarrollo
• Las mejoras públicas incluyen agua, alcantarillado, aguas pluviales y mejoras de senderos

The Plan Commission approved the Walnut Circle Final Plat, which includes nine residential lots, water and sewer infrastructure, and a 23.9-acre parkland dedication. The commission also approved a resolution to forward the plat to the City Council for final approval. The meeting concluded with the approval of the minutes and an adjournment.

• Approved Walnut Circle Final Plat (5-0)
• Approved Resolution XX-26 to forward plat to Council (5-0)
• Approved April 6th meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Prescott votará sobre la Resolución 23-26 para nombrar a Bailey Ruona en el puesto de Concejal At-Large por el resto del mandato que finaliza en abril de 2027, y administrará su juramento de cargo. El concejo también considerará la aprobación del Plan de Concepto de Sendero que conecta Magee Park con Walnut Circle, revisará préstamos para el reemplazo de Fire Engine #2 y el Orrin Road Project, y aprobará nombramientos de comisiones para Joel Reis (Plan Commission) y Stewart Pulk (Fire and EMS Commission). Los artículos adicionales incluyen varios permisos de eventos especiales para Freedom Park.

• Resolución 23-26 que nombra a Bailey Ruona para el puesto de Concejal At-Large
• Aprobación del Plan de Concepto de Sendero que conecta Magee Park con Walnut Circle
• Revisión de préstamos de 2026 para el reemplazo de Fire Engine #2 y el Orrin Road Project
• Aprobación de nombramientos de comisiones: Joel Reis a la Plan Commission; Stewart Pulk a la Fire and EMS Commission
• Permisos de eventos especiales para Freedom Park (Akey Graduation Party, Friends of Freedom Park 20th Anniversary, Music in the Park series)

The council appointed Bailey Ruina to fill the at‑large alderperson vacancy and administered her oath of office. It approved the Trail Concept Plan that will connect Walnut Circle to Magee Park, using a $100,000 grant and up to $40,000 in city matching funds. Additional actions included approving several commission appointments and the routine consent‑agenda items.

• Appointed Bailey Ruina to fill at‑large alderperson vacancy (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Administered oath of office to Bailey Ruina
• Approved Alderperson Ruina's appointments to the Plan Commission and Health & Safety Committee (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved consent‑agenda items 1‑5, including minutes and special event permits (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved Trail Concept Plan connecting Walnut Circle to Magee Park (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved Joel Reis to the Plan Commission (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved Stewart Pulk to the Fire and EMS Commission (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Moved to closed session and later back to open session (voice votes, no negative votes)

Fire and EMS Commission

La Prescott Area Fire and EMS Commission revisará los informes financieros de marzo y los informes de actividad de las operaciones de ambulancia, del jefe de bomberos y de la administración del departamento de bomberos. Los miembros retomarán el proceso para obtener el estatus de organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3) y discutirán la potencial nueva Fire Station #1 y las instalaciones de costos compartidos asociadas. La junta también revisará el borrador del informe anual, un contrato con Reliant Fire Apparatus y el registro de facturación de 2026 para llamadas de bomberos.

• Revisión del proceso para obtener el estatus de organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3)
• Discusión sobre la potencial nueva Fire Station #1 y las instalaciones de costos compartidos
• Revisión del contrato con Reliant Fire Apparatus (firmado en febrero de 2026)
• Revisión del borrador del informe anual
• Registro de facturación de 2026: $10,221 facturados, $1,744 recibidos, $8,477 aún adeudados

The Prescott Area Fire and EMS Commission approved the March 25, 2026 meeting minutes with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No other motions were recorded as passed during the meeting. The commission scheduled its next meeting for May 20, 2026.

• Approved March 25, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

Esta es una reunión de organización en la que el Concejo Municipal de Prescott elegirá a un presidente del concejo, confirmará los nombramientos del alcalde para comités y juntas, y aprobará funcionarios de la ciudad, incluyendo al abogado de la ciudad y al ingeniero. También designarán seis bancos como depositarios públicos para los fondos de la ciudad y discutirán los próximos pasos para cubrir el asiento vacante de concejal de la ciudad (at-large alderperson).

• Resolución 29-25 que designa a seis bancos (First National Bank of River Falls, Local Government Investment Pool, Old National Bank, Hiawatha National Bank, Citizens State Bank, Citizens Community Federal Bank) como depositarios públicos y autoriza a los firmantes de cheques
• Confirmación del Abogado de la Ciudad Christopher Gierhart (Weld Riley) y del Ingeniero de la Ciudad Greg Adams (Cedar Corporation)
• Confirmación de nombramientos de ciudadanos: Kate Otto a la Comisión de Planificación, Tom Gotzinger a la Comisión de Policía, y otros
• Discusión y determinación de los próximos pasos para el asiento vacante de concejal de la ciudad (at-large alderperson)
• Elección del Presidente del Concejo entre los miembros del concejo

The City Council held its organizational meeting, electing Ben Bettis as Council President (4-0) and confirming Mayor Gerke's appointments to standing committees and boards. Council also reappointed citizen members to the Plan Commission, Library Board, Police Commission, and Housing Authority, and approved Resolution 22-26 designating public depositories. Bailey Ruona was appointed to fill the vacant at-large alderperson position.

• Elected Ben Bettis as Council President (4-0)
• Confirmed mayor's appointments of council members to standing committees and boards
• Reappointed citizen members to Plan Commission, Library Board, Police Commission, Housing Authority
• Approved Resolution 22-26 designating public depositories and authorizing withdrawal of city monies
• Appointed Bailey Ruona to fill at-large alderperson vacancy

Parks and Public Works Committee

El comité está revisando el plan de trabajo de Obras Públicas para 2026, que incluye proyectos de calles, agua y parques. La discusión también incluye una propuesta de conexión de senderos entre Walnut Circle y Magee Park.

• Revisión del Plan de Trabajo de Obras Públicas de 2026
• Plan de Concepto de los Senderos de Coulee River: Conexión de Walnut Circle a Magee Park
• Discusión del código de la ciudad sobre el abandono de pozos privados para 1121 Pearl Street
• Discusión de planificación futura para un parque de skate

The Parks and Public Works Committee approved the February 15, 2025 minutes unanimously (3‑0). It also approved the Coulee River Trails Concept Plan to be sent to the City Council, again unanimously (3‑0). The committee asked that an internal concept be developed for the new Bluffs Park at the skate park site. No formal action was taken on the private well at 1121 Pearl Street, though staff will obtain a cost quote.

• Approved February 15, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved Coulee River Trails Concept Plan to Council (3-0)
• Requested internal development of Bluffs Park concept
• Staff to obtain cost quote for utility extension at 1121 Pearl Street

City Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará varias resoluciones que incluyen un mapa de agrimensura certificado y un plan de sitio para el desarrollo multifamiliar The Bluffs en 1452 Glenridge Drive, un acuerdo de cruce a nivel con BNSF Railway para la Fase 2 de Riverfront Improvement, y un permiso de uso condicional para una unidad de vivienda accesoria en 878 E. Washington Street. También están en la agenda acuerdos de mejora de fachadas y una enmienda al mapa de zonificación aplazada. Se ha programado una sesión cerrada para discutir las negociaciones de un acuerdo de desarrollo relacionado con The Bluffs.

• Ordenanza 03-26 aplazada que enmienda el Mapa de Zonificación Oficial
• Resoluciones 17-26 y 18-26 para el desarrollo de The Bluffs (revisión de mapa de agrimensura certificado y plan de sitio) en 1452 Glenridge Drive
• Resolución 19-26: Acuerdo de cruce a nivel con BNSF Railway para la Fase 2 de Riverfront Improvement
• Resolución 20-26: Permiso de uso condicional para una ADU en 878 E. Washington Street
• Aprobación de acuerdos de mejora de fachadas con London Bridges LLC y Prescott Area Historical Society

The City Council approved the zoning map amendment and site plan for The Bluffs multi-family development at 1452 Glenridge Drive, which will add 106 residential units. Council also approved a grade crossing agreement with BNSF Railway for the Riverfront Phase 2 project and two downtown façade improvement grants. All other agenda items, including routine financial reports and a single-family ADU permit, passed on the consent agenda or via voice vote.

• Approved Concept Plan #2 for The Bluffs multi-family development at 1452 Glenridge Drive
• Approved Ordinance 03-26 amending the Official Zoning Map for the Bluffs project
• Approved Resolution 17-26 to reconfigure lots at 1452 Glenridge Drive
• Approved Resolution 18-26 site plan review for The Bluffs development
• Approved Resolution 19-26 grade crossing agreement with BNSF Railway for Riverfront Phase 2
• Approved Resolution 20-26 conditional use permit for an ADU at 878 E Washington Street
• Approved $12,000 façade improvement grant to London Bridges, LLC
• Approved $46,710.50 façade improvement grant to Prescott Area Historical Society

Board of Canvassers

La Junta Municipal de Escrutadores se reunirá nuevamente para determinar un desempate para el mandato de alcalde de dos años entre los candidatos Michael Gerke y Bailey Ruona. Este es el único punto en la agenda e implicará una acción de procedimiento bajo los estatutos de Wisconsin.

• Reunirse para desempatar la elección de Alcalde (mandato de 2 años) entre Michael Gerke y Bailey Ruona

Tourism Committee

The Prescott Tourism Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss the 2026 marketing campaign and a 2027 print marketing plan. The meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2026, at First National Bank of River Falls.

• Approve minutes from March 3 meeting
• Review website
• Marketing Campaign 2026
• 2027 Print Marketing

The committee approved the March 3 meeting minutes after a motion and second. A proposal for 2027 print marketing was postponed until the next meeting to develop a budget. Minor website adjustments were noted but not acted upon.

• Approved March 3 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Tabled 2027 Print Marketing budget discussion until next meeting

Plan Commission

The Prescott Plan Commission will consider approving a Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 878 E Washington St. and review revised development proposals for The Bluffs multi-family project at 1452 Glenridge Dr. The agenda also includes a Façade Improvement Program recommendation and Comprehensive Plan updates.

• Conditional Use Permit for ADU at 878 E Washington St.
• Revised development proposals for The Bluffs at 1452 Glenridge Dr.
• Site plan and Certified Survey Map approval for The Bluffs
• Façade Improvement Program financing recommendation
• Comprehensive Plan Implementation Chapter review

The commission approved the March 2 minutes and a resolution to forward the ADU conditional‑use permit to council. It recommended Concept Plan 2 for the Bluffs multifamily project to City Council and approved the related site‑plan and survey map resolutions (6‑1 each). The commission also recommended Park Option 1 near the water tower, allocated the 2026 façade‑improvement funds to three Broad Street projects, and set a June 1 public hearing for the Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved March 2 minutes (7‑0)
• Approved resolution XX‑26 to forward ADU conditional‑use permit to council (7‑0)
• Recommended Concept Plan 2 for the Bluffs development to City Council (6‑1)
• Approved site‑plan resolution for the Bluffs multifamily development (6‑1)
• Approved certified survey map for the Bluffs multifamily development (6‑1)
• Recommended Park Option 1 near the water tower (6‑1)
• Recommended awarding $12,000 to 235 & 237 Broad Street and $46,710.50 to 206 Broad Street (7‑0)
• Recommended holding Comprehensive Plan public hearing on June 1, 2026 (7‑0)

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will meet on April 6, 2026 at 3 PM in Prescott City Hall. The board will review public records, planning documents, and prior resolutions. It will consider a resolution that amends the project plan and boundaries for Tax Incremental District No. 6. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Consider Resolution Approving an Amended Project Plan and Boundaries for Tax Incremental District No. 6
• Approve meeting minutes
• Review public record, planning documents, and prior resolutions

The Joint Review Board approved the amended project plan and boundaries for Tax Increment District No. 6, with all members voting yes except Kris Sampson who voted no. Earlier, the board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved amended project plan and TID No. 6 boundaries (all yes, Kris Sampson no)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Fire and EMS Commission

The commission will vote on approving a five-year ambulance services agreement with the City of River Falls. It will also consider a resolution to transfer $14,056 from the fire fund to the EMS fund. The meeting includes a review of the February 2026 finance reports and discussion of a potential new Fire Station #1 with cost‑sharing facilities. Additional items are the review of the contract with Reliant Fire Apparatus and the process for obtaining 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.

• Approve ambulance services agreement with River Falls (2026‑2030)
• Approve transfer of $14,056 from fire fund to EMS fund
• Review February 2026 finance reports
• Discuss potential new Fire Station #1 and cost‑sharing facilities
• Review contract with Reliant Fire Apparatus

The board approved the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0). It also approved serving alcohol at the Spring Fling event (5‑0). Members gave approval for the fire department to pursue 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. The minutes recorded billing totals and a 2026 average response time of 9:23 minutes.

• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved serving alcohol at Spring Fling (5‑0)
• Approved formation of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit for the fire department (unanimous approval, no vote count recorded)
• No further action taken on Reliant Fire Apparatus contract (no decision recorded)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will consider approving a service agreement for wastewater inspections and resolutions for a business park brokerage and park trail improvements. The meeting also includes approvals for special event permits and liquor licenses.

• Approval of Service Agreement with Hydrocorp for Cross Connection Control Inspection Program
• Resolution 13-26 Approving Exclusive Representation Agreement with IAG Commercial
• Resolution 14-26 Approving Grant Agreement with Friends of Freedom Park for Coulee River Trails Improvements
• Approval of Special Event Permit for Prescott Fire Spring Fling on April 18, 2026
• Approval of Class B Liquor Licenses for Prescott Roadhouse, LLC and Point St. Croix Marina, LLC

The Prescott City Council approved the consent agenda, which included two special event permits and a $1,000 American Legion memorial paver. It also approved a one‑year service agreement with HydroCorp for the cross‑connection control program, an exclusive brokerage agreement with IAG Commercial for the Business Park, and a $100,000 grant agreement with Friends of Freedom Park for Coulee River Trails. Additionally, the council adopted the preliminary plat and development agreement for the Walnut Circle subdivision. All motions passed without a negative voice vote.

• Approved consent agenda items including two special event permits and a $1,000 memorial paver (voice vote)
• Approved HydroCorp service agreement for cross‑connection control program at $12,512 per year (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 13-26: exclusive representation agreement with IAG Commercial for Business Park (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 14-26: $100,000 grant agreement with Friends of Freedom Park for trail improvements (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 15-26: preliminary plat for Walnut Circle development (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 16-26: development agreement with Walnut Circle Development, LLC (voice vote)

Library Board

The Prescott Public Library Board accepted the agenda and February minutes, approved the Director’s and Financial reports, and accepted the Library Donation Acknowledgement Form. The board also approved ACT 150 and 420 requests and authorized the purchase of a new printer/copier machine. Discussion of extended library hours was deferred pending further information.

• Agenda accepted (carried)
• February 19, 2026 minutes approved (carried)
• Director’s Report accepted (carried)
• Financial Report accepted (carried)
• Library Donation Acknowledgement Form approved (carried)
• ACT 150 and 420 requests approved (carried)
• Purchase of new printer/copier machine approved (carried)
• Extended hours discussion deferred for further research

Police Commission

The Police Commission will discuss the testing and interview procedures for a Police Investigator. The body may also approve starting a hiring process to create a list for future openings. A closed session is scheduled to review the list and ranking for the Investigator position.

• Approval of testing and interview procedures for Police Investigator
• Possible approval to begin hiring process for future openings
• Closed session to review Investigator position list and ranking

City Council

At its March 9 meeting, the Prescott City Council will consider several actions, including a resolution to amend Tax Incremental District No. 6, approval of a $63,215 contract with Monarch Paving to repave the City Hall/Library parking lot, a second‑reading ordinance to amend the sewer connection fee, and a motion to table a PUD request for 1452 Glenridge Drive. The council will also receive a special event permit for Fairy Wonderland food trucks during the summer. Public comments unrelated to agenda items may be heard, but no action will be taken on them.

• Resolution to amend the Project Plan and Boundaries of Tax Incremental District No. 6
• Approval of Monarch Paving Company proposal to repave City Hall/Library parking lot – $63,215
• Ordinance 02-26, amendment to sewer connection fee (2nd reading)
• Consideration of tabling PUD request for 1452 Glenridge Drive, Ordinance 03-26, zoning map amendment until April 13, 2026
• Fairy Wonderland Food Trucks Special Event Permit – 2‑3 days per month throughout Summer 2026

The Prescott City Council approved a $63,215 repaving contract for the City Hall/Library parking lot. It also voted 4‑1 to adopt a resolution amending the boundaries of Tax Increment District No. 6. Additionally, the council approved a sewer‑connection fee ordinance amendment and adopted the consent agenda items.

• Approved amendment to Tax Increment District No. 6 (4‑1 vote, Sorenson nay)
• Approved Monarch Paving Company repaving of City Hall/Library parking lot for $63,215 (passed without negative voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance 02‑26 amendment to sewer connection fee (passed without negative voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda items 1‑9 (passed without negative voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will review findings from Cedar Corporation regarding five potential expansion alternatives for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The body will discuss prioritizing either the sewer plant expansion or the construction of a new Public Safety Building.

• Presentation of five sewer plant expansion alternatives by Cedar Corporation
• Comparison of costs between Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements and a new Public Safety Building
• Review of 20-year wastewater flow and loading projections
• Discussion on prioritizing one large capital project over the other

The council voted to move forward with the Public Safety Building plans and the first phase of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, including looking into purchasing property. The motion passed without a negative voice vote. A separate motion to adjourn the workshop also passed without a negative voice vote.

• Approved moving forward with Public Safety Building plans and first phase of Wastewater Treatment Plant, including property purchase (motion passed without a negative voice vote)
• Approved adjournment of the workshop meeting (motion passed without a negative voice vote)

Tourism Committee

The Tourism Committee will meet to vote on a logo and clarify duties for Amanda and Elizabeth. The body will also discuss a grant application for Music in the Park and the launch of the website.

• Logo vote
• Grant application for Friends of Freedom Park - Music in the Park
• Website launch with guest Linda Shober

The committee approved the March 3 meeting minutes. It approved the grant application for the Friends of Freedom Park Music in the Park program. Amanda will continue managing the tourism website and Elizabeth Vetter will serve as the committee recorder. The board discussed next steps for website marketing outreach.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Approved grant for Friends of Freedom Park – Music in the Park
• Confirmed Amanda will continue managing the tourism website
• Assigned Elizabeth Vetter as Tourism Committee recorder
• Assigned Chad Steger to monitor incoming grant opportunities

Plan Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a 106-unit multi-family development at 1452 Glenridge Drive, including a zoning map amendment for a Planned Unit Development overlay. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding boundary and project plan amendments for Tax Incremental District No. 6.

• Public hearing for PUD overlay and site plan for The Bluffs multi-family development at 1452 Glenridge Drive
• Public hearing for boundary and project plan amendments to Tax Incremental District No. 6
• Approval of Walnut Circle Preliminary Plat and Road and Erosion Control Plans
• Development Agreement between City of Prescott and Walnut Circle Development LLC
• Review of 2026 Façade Improvement Program applications

The commission voted 5‑2 to deny the resolution amending the Official Zoning Map to apply a Planned Unit Development overlay at 1452 Glenridge Drive. It later approved, by a 6‑1 vote, an amendment to Tax Increment District No. 6 that would expand its boundaries to include the apartment site. The Walnut Circle subdivision preliminary plat and the developer agreement were both approved unanimously. Several items, including the site plan and park dedication for The Bluffs, were tabled.

• Approved February 2, 2026 minutes (7‑0)
• Denied PUD overlay rezoning at 1452 Glenridge Dr. (5‑2)
• Approved amendment to Tax Increment District No. 6 (6‑1)
• Approved Walnut Circle Preliminary Plat and erosion control plans (7‑0)
• Approved developer agreement for Walnut Circle Development LLC (7‑0)
• Tabled remaining resolutions for The Bluffs (site plan, CSM, park dedication) (7‑0)
• Closed public hearing on The Bluffs (7‑0)
• Closed public hearing on Tax Increment District No. 6 (7‑0)

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will appoint a chair and a public member, set a future meeting date, and review the draft Project Plan for the City of Prescott’s proposed amendment to Tax Incremental District No. 6. The amendment would add roughly $5,000,000 to the district’s estimated project costs and expand its boundaries. Approval of the amendment will be decided at a later meeting.

• Appointment of a chair for the Joint Review Board
• Appointment of a public member for the Joint Review Board
• Set next meeting date to consider approval of the TID amendment
• Review of the draft Project Plan for the TID amendment
• Proposed $5,000,000 increase in project costs for the TID amendment

The Joint Review Board appointed Kris Sampson as a member at large and Rob Daugherty as chairperson, each passing without a negative voice vote. The board also set its next meeting for April 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM. It acknowledged receipt of the Tax Increment District No. 6 Project Plan and Boundary Amendment for future review. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Appointed Kris Sampson as member at large (passed without a negative voice vote)
• Appointed Rob Daugherty as chairperson (passed without a negative voice vote)
• Set next Joint Review Board meeting for April 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
• Acknowledged receipt of Tax Increment District No. 6 Project Plan and Boundary Amendment for review at a future meeting

City Council

The City Council will discuss liquor license issuances for Prescott Roadhouse and Point St. Croix Marina. The body is also considering an ordinance to amend sewer connection fees and a repair forbearance agreement for 915 Canton Street.

• Grant agreement with State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for $5,733 for Oral Health Program
• Ordinance 02-26 amending sewer connection fees (470-3.E)
• Resolution 10-26 for stonework repairs at Freedom Park by Luke Busker Masonry
• Resolution 11-26 establishing the Adopt-a-Tree Pilot Program
• Repair Forbearance Agreement for 915 Canton Street with Prescott Legacy, LLC

The council approved the consent agenda, including a $5,733 grant for the Oral Health Program. It also approved Class B liquor licenses for Prescott Roadhouse and Point St. Croix Marina. Additional actions included approving stonework repairs at Freedom Park, moving Ordinance 02-26 to a second reading, adopting the Adopt‑a‑Tree pilot program, and authorizing a repair forbearance agreement for 915 Canton Street. All motions passed without a negative voice vote.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑5, including $5,733 Oral Health Program grant (voice vote)
• Approved Regular Class B liquor license for Prescott Roadhouse and Reserve Class B license for Point St. Croix Marina (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 10‑26 for stonework repairs at Freedom Park (voice vote)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 02‑26 amending Sewer Connection Fee code (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 11‑26 establishing Adopt‑a‑Tree Pilot Program (voice vote)
• Approved Repair Forbearance Agreement for 915 Canton Street, subject to minor attorney modifications (voice vote)

Personnel Committee

The committee will discuss amending the School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement with the Prescott School District, proposing a $10,287 increase in the district’s annual payment and adding a cost‑of‑living adjustment provision. It will also consider adding the City’s Compensatory Time Policy as an appendix to the Personnel Policy Handbook. Additional items include a review of the Public Works Organizational Study and a discussion on AI‑use guidelines for city personnel.

• Amend SRO agreement: increase district payment by $10,287 and add COLA adjustment
• Add Compensatory Time Policy to Personnel Policy Handbook as an appendix
• Review Public Works Organizational Study
• Discuss guidelines for AI use by City of Prescott personnel
• Other business items as listed on agenda

The committee approved the August 6, 2025 minutes and authorized staff to begin negotiations with the Prescott School District to update the School Resource Officer agreement. It tabled the compensatory time policy discussion pending a review of other communities, and directed staff to draft AI workplace guidelines for the employee handbook. The Public Works Organizational Study was to be presented to department staff before Council approval, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:27 p.m.

• Approved minutes from August 6, 2025 (3-0)
• Authorized staff to negotiate updated SRO agreement with School District (3-0)
• Tabled compensatory time policy discussion pending staff review (3-0)
• Approved presentation of Public Works Organizational Study to department staff (3-0)
• Directed staff to develop AI workplace guidelines for employee handbook (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:27 p.m. (3-0)

Library Board

The library board accepted the meeting agenda, approved the January 22 minutes, accepted the Director’s and Financial reports, approved the Friends of the Library MOU, and approved the 2025 Annual Report. The board also discussed extended hours and adjourned the meeting.

• Agenda accepted (carried)
• January 22 minutes approved (carried)
• Director’s Report accepted (carried)
• Financial Report accepted (carried)
• Friends of the Library MOU approved (carried)
• 2025 Annual Report approved (carried)
• Extended hours discussion noted for future (no decision)
• Meeting adjourned (carried)

Health and Safety Committee

The Health and Safety Committee will review three Class B liquor license applications—Cardinal Hospitality (The Corner Italian), Point St. Croix Marina, and Prescott Roadhouse—and recommend issuing one Regular license ($500) and one Reserve license ($10,000). The meeting also includes discussion of rapid flashing beacon crosswalk signs ($17,457 quote) for USH 35 and Canton Street, a security upgrade quote for City Hall/Library ($47,979), and selection of an addressable fire alarm system for the same facilities.

• Review of Class B liquor license applications from Cardinal Hospitality, Point St. Croix Marina, and Prescott Roadhouse
• Recommendation to issue one Regular Class B license ($500) and one Reserve Class B license ($10,000)
• Quote of $17,457 for two Rapid Flashing Beacon crosswalk sign packages for USH 35 and Canton Street
• Security upgrade quote of $47,979 from Computer Integration Technology for City Hall/Library
• Approval of Option B addressable fire alarm system upgrade for City Hall/Library

The Health & Safety Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting. Members reviewed three Class B liquor license applications, scoring them 93, 95, and 105, and unanimously recommended that the council approve a regular $500 license for Prescott Roadhouse, LLC and a reserve $10,000 license for Point St. Croix Marina, while encouraging The Corner Italian to reapply later. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved Jan. 12, 2026 minutes (3‑0 voice vote)
• Recommended council approve $500 Class B license for Prescott Roadhouse, LLC
• Recommended council approve $10,000 reserve Class B license for Point St. Croix Marina
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (3‑0)

Fire and EMS Commission

The Prescott Fire and EMS Commission will review recent finance reports for November, December 2025 and January 2026. Activity reports from ambulance operations, the fire chief, and fire department administration will be discussed. The commission will consider the process for obtaining 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and a potential new Fire Station #1 with cost‑sharing facilities. A contract with Reliant Fire Apparatus is slated for approval.

• Review November & December 2025 finance reports
• Review January 2026 finance reports
• Review process for obtaining 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
• Discussion on potential new Fire Station #1 and cost‑sharing facilities
• Approve contract with Reliant Fire Apparatus

Parks and Public Works Committee

The Parks & Public Works Committee will discuss upgrades to the city’s lift stations, including new communication equipment and an electrical panel replacement at the Lake Street lift station. Cost estimates are to be obtained and the work would be paid from the Sewer Fund, which had a $4,860,910 cash balance in the 2024 audit. The committee will also review the Adopt‑A‑Tree pilot program with its $5,000 budget and consider repairs for Freedom Park and code modifications.

• Lift Station Upgrades: new SCADA communication gear and Lake Street electrical panel upgrade, funded from Sewer Fund ($4,860,910 balance)
• Adopt‑A‑Tree Pilot Program: $5,000 budget for planting approved tree species in public right‑of‑way locations
• Freedom Park Repairs and Maintenance
• Modifications to City Code 470‑3
• Other Business

The Parks and Public Works Committee approved the December 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It directed staff to obtain a second quote for lift‑station upgrades and forward that to City Council. The committee also approved the Adopt‑A‑Tree pilot, a recommendation for Freedom Park stone‑wall repairs, and a proposal to amend City Code 470‑3 to allow fee waivers for grinder‑pump installations.

• Approved minutes for December 15, 2025 (3-0)
• Directed staff to obtain a second lift‑station quote and forward to Council (3-0)
• Approved Adopt‑A‑Tree pilot program recommendation to Council (3-0)
• Recommended forwarding Freedom Park stone‑wall repair plan to Council (3-0)
• Recommended amendment to City Code 470‑3 for sewer fee waivers to Council (3-0)

Tourism Committee

The Prescott Tourism Committee will first approve the minutes from its December 2, 2026 meeting. It will then discuss updates to its website and plan for the site’s launch. The committee will also consider the structure of its board members. The next meeting is scheduled for March 3, 2026.

• Approve minutes from the December 2, 2026 meeting
• Discuss website updates and launch
• Consider board member structure

The committee approved the December 2 meeting minutes. The board discussed website updates, adding a grants and events tab, and possible collaboration with St. Croix Valley, but no formal actions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 12:58 p.m.

• Approved December 2 meeting minutes

City Council

The Prescott City Council will discuss and vote on the Great Rivers Planned Unit Development zoning approval and the Bluffs Concept Plan with its Planned Unit Development and Tax Increment Financing assistance proposal. Additional items include a fire alarm system upgrade for City Hall and Library, purchase of rapid flashing beacon signs, and security system upgrades at City Hall and Library.

• Great Rivers Zoning and Planned Unit Development Approval
• Bluffs Concept Plan, Planned Unit Development, and TIF Assistance Proposal
• Resolution 05-26: Fire alarm system upgrade at City Hall/Library – $9,275 for addressable panel
• Resolution 06-26: Purchase and installation of RRFB signs – $17,457 for two sign packages
• Resolution 07-26: Security upgrades at City Hall and Library – $47,979

The council approved the Great Rivers zoning amendment and Planned Unit Development ordinance. It also approved the concept plan for The Bluffs multi‑family project and scheduled public hearings for its PUD and TIF requests. All motions passed by voice vote, with the three The Bluffs‑related votes recorded as 4‑1.

• Consent agenda items 1‑6 approved (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Great Rivers Zoning and PUD ordinance approved (voice vote, no negative votes)
• The Bluffs concept plan approved (voice vote 4‑1, Otwell nay)
• Public hearing for The Bluffs PUD scheduled (voice vote 4‑1, Otwell nay)
• Public hearing for The Bluffs TIF scheduled (voice vote 4‑1, Otwell nay)
• Council workshop on wastewater plant planning scheduled for March 4, 2026
• Council adjourned meeting (voice vote, no negative votes)

Plan Commission

The Prescott Plan Commission will consider approving a rezoning and Planned Unit Development overlay for the Great Rivers residential development. The proposal includes 242 new single-family lots with reduced lot widths and setbacks.

• Consider approval of Concept Plan for Great Rivers Third Addition
• Consider approval to hold Public Hearing for Planned Unit Development (PUD)
• Consider approval to hold Public Hearing for TID #6 Amendment
• Approve Plan Commission Minutes – January 5, 2026
• Hold Public Hearing Regarding Adopting Ordinance 01-26

The Planning Commission approved several items, including forwarding Ordinance 01‑26 and The Bluffs Concept Plan to the City Council, and approving public hearings for zoning map amendments and a TIF boundary extension. All motions passed by voice vote with no negative votes. The commission also scheduled a comprehensive‑plan public hearing for the April 6 meeting. Minutes from the January 5, 2026 meeting were approved.

• Approved January 5, 2026 minutes (6‑0 voice vote)
• Opened Great Rivers Zoning/PUD public hearing (6‑0 voice vote)
• Closed Great Rivers Zoning/PUD public hearing (7‑0 voice vote)
• Forwarded Ordinance 01‑26 to Council for approval (7‑0 voice vote)
• Forwarded The Bluffs Concept Plan to Council for approval (7‑0 voice vote)
• Approved public hearing request for Zoning Map Amendments and forwarded to Council (7‑0 voice vote)
• Approved public hearing request for TIF Boundary extension and forwarded to Council (7‑0 voice vote)
• Approved scheduling of Comprehensive Plan public hearing for April 6 (7‑0 voice vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Prescott Zoning Board of Appeals announced that the public hearing scheduled for January 29, 2026, has been cancelled. No action will be taken on the variance request for the minimum front-yard setback at 820 Lake St. The notice provides a contact for questions.

• Cancellation of public hearing for variance request at 820 Lake St (minimum front-yard setback)
• No action to be taken on the variance request scheduled for Jan 29, 2026

City Council

The City Council will decide on several infrastructure upgrades, including security and fire alarm systems for City Hall and the Library. The body will also consider a raze order for a building at 915 Canton Street and a significant transfer of funds between city accounts.

• Resolution 09-26: Transfer of $221,360 from the General Fund to the Capital Fund
• Resolution 08-26: Repairs to 2008 Vactor 2100 Rodder Truck not to exceed $31,419.89
• Resolution 04-26: Raze order for the building at 915 Canton Street
• Resolution 07-26: Security upgrades at City Hall and Library by Computer Integration Technologies
• Approval of Class “A” Beer and Class “A” Liquor License for WI Cstore at 1120 U.S. Highway 10

The Prescott City Council approved moving $221,360 from the General Fund to the Capital Fund. It also approved upgrades to the fire alarm system, security system, and rapid flashing beacon signs, as well as audit services, a liquor license for a local store, and repairs to the 2008 Vactor Rodder truck. In a closed session the council authorized moving forward with the raze or repair order for 915 Canton Street. A workshop date was set for March 4, 2026 to discuss the wastewater treatment plant.

• Approved transfer of $221,360 from General Fund to Capital Fund (voice vote, no negative)
• Approved fire alarm system upgrade at City Hall/Library – Option B $9,275 (voice vote, no negative)
• Approved security upgrades at City Hall and Library – $47,979 (voice vote, no negative)
• Approved purchase and installation of two RRFB signs – $17,457 (voice vote, no negative)
• Approved agreement with Johnson Block CPAs for 2026 audit services (voice vote, no negative)
• Approved Class “A” beer and liquor license for WI Cstore at 1120 US Highway 10 (voice vote, no negative)
• Approved repair estimate for 2008 Vactor 2100 Rodder Truck – up to $31,419.89 (voice vote, no negative)
• Approved moving forward with Option B raze/repair order for 915 Canton Street (voice vote, no negative)

Library Board

The Prescott Public Library Board will consider the Director’s report and approve library expenditures. The meeting will also discuss the Friends of the Library memorandum of understanding, the board’s structure and bylaws, and a donation acknowledgement form. Routine items include establishing a quorum, certifying compliance with open meeting law, and the Treasurer’s report.

• Review and approval of Director’s report
• Review and approval of library expenditures
• Friends of the Library & Library MOU
• Review of Library Board Structure & Bylaws
• Review and approval of “Donation Acknowledgement” form

The board accepted the agenda with a date modification and approved the December 4, 2025 minutes. It accepted the Director’s Report and the financial expenditure report, noting a small budget surplus. The board approved the existing library board structure and by‑laws without changes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 pm.

• Accepted agenda (date modification) – motion carried
• Approved December 4, 2025 minutes – motion carried
• Accepted Director’s Report – motion carried
• Accepted Financial Report – motion carried
• Approved library board structure and by‑laws – motion carried
• Adjourned meeting at 7:08 pm – motion carried

Intergovernmental Meeting

The intergovernmental board of Prescott, Clifton Township, and Oak Grove Township will meet on January 14, 2026 at Oak Grove Town Hall. The agenda includes discussion of borrowing Engine #2 for the 2026‑2027 fiscal years and consideration of a potential new Fire Station #1. The board will also review the process for obtaining 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Engine #2 borrowing for 2026‑2027
• Potential new Fire Station #1
• Review process for 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

Health and Safety Committee

The Health and Safety Committee will decide whether to approve a Class A beer and liquor license for WI Cstore, Inc. at 1120 US Highway 10. It will also consider purchasing and installing two Rapid Flashing Beacon crosswalk signs at Canton & St. Croix Streets and Highway 35 & Monroe Street for $17,457 from the Capital Fund. Additional items include reviewing a CIT security‑upgrade quote for City Hall/Library and setting a February meeting to examine open Class B liquor licenses.

• Approve Class A beer and liquor license application for WI Cstore, Inc. at 1120 US Highway 10
• Approve purchase and installation of two RRFB crosswalk signs at Canton & St. Croix Streets and Highway 35 & Monroe Street, total cost $17,457, funded from the Capital Fund
• Review CIT quote for security upgrades at City Hall/Library (access control, camera system, panic alarms)
• Discuss updated fire system for City Hall/Library
• Set February meeting to review issuance of open Class B liquor licenses

The Health & Safety Committee approved its November 10, 2025 minutes. It unanimously voted to forward four items— a Class A beer and liquor license for WI Cstore Gas Station, purchase and installation of two rapid flashing beacon crosswalk signs, a $47,979 security upgrade quote for City Hall/Library, and fire system upgrade option B for City Hall/Library— to the City Council for approval. The committee also set its next meeting for February 18, 2026.

• Approved November 10, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Approved forwarding Class A beer & liquor license for WI Cstore Gas Station (2-0)
• Approved forwarding purchase and installation of two Rapid Flashing Beacon crosswalk signs (2-0)
• Approved forwarding $47,979 CIT security upgrade quote for City Hall/Library (2-0)
• Approved forwarding fire system upgrade option B for City Hall/Library (2-0)
• Approved February 18, 2026 meeting date (2-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the Great Rivers Concept Plan and a potential zoning map amendment to change three parcels from agricultural to residential. The body will also consider a façade improvement agreement and a police association memorandum of understanding.

• Approval of Great Rivers Concept Plan and public hearing for rezoning three parcels from A-1 Agricultural to R-5 Single Family Residential
• Consideration of Façade Improvement Program Agreement for 139/141 Broad Street
• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the Prescott Professional Police Association
• Resolution 02-26 authorizing a pedestrian way for the Elm/Washington Street Reconstruction Project
• Resolution 03-26 approving the 2026 concept plan for Sunset Park improvements

The council approved the consent agenda items, a façade improvement agreement for 139/141 Broad Street, and a memorandum of understanding with the police union. It also adopted the Great Rivers Concept Plan, authorized a public hearing for related zoning changes, appointed municipal election inspectors, designated the Elm/Washington corridor as a pedestrian way, and approved the Sunset Park improvement plan.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑7 (voice vote)
• Approved Façade Improvement Agreement for 139/141 Broad Street (voice vote)
• Approved MOU with Prescott Professional Police Association (voice vote)
• Approved Great Rivers Concept Plan (voice vote)
• Approved public hearing for zoning map amendment (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 01‑26 appointing municipal election inspectors (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 02‑26 authorizing pedestrian way on Elm/Washington Street (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 03‑26 Sunset Park improvement concept plan (voice vote)

Plan Commission

The commission will review the Great Rivers residential development concept plan and consider a public hearing request to rezone and apply a Planned Unit Development overlay to parcels PID 271011770900, 271011784600, 271011785000. It will also discuss forwarding grant applications for façade improvements at 115 Orange St and 139/141 Broad St to City Council. Additional agenda items include updates to Chapter 8 of the Comprehensive Plan (future land‑use map and redevelopment plan) and a discussion of Chapter 9 intergovernmental cooperation.

• Review and public hearing request for rezoning and PUD overlay of Great Rivers parcels (PIDs 271011770900, 271011784600, 271011785000)
• Recommendation to forward façade improvement grant applications for 115 Orange St and 139/141 Broad St to City Council
• Chapter 8 Comprehensive Plan update: review of future land‑use map and redevelopment plan discussion
• Chapter 9 Comprehensive Plan discussion on intergovernmental cooperation
• Next Plan Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM

The Planning Commission approved the December 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to forward the Great Rivers Third Addition concept plan and the request for a public hearing to the City Council. It also forwarded Option 2 for the 139 & 141 Broad Street façade improvement to Council. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved December 1, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Forwarded Great Rivers Third Addition concept plan to Council (6‑0)
• Forwarded request for public hearing on Great Rivers plan to Council (6‑0)
• Forwarded Option 2 for 139 & 141 Broad Street façade improvement to Council (6‑0)