Menasha meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Menasha agendas: data center moratorium, Fox Village Apartments permit, $2.5M in payments

Menasha's Common Council and Board of Public Works both met Oct. 5 with packed agendas: a proposed pause on permits for large data centers, a public hearing on a multifamily housing project at 1284 Midway Road, and authorization for more than $2.5 million in payments. Minutes from those meetings have not been published, so the records available do not show what either body decided. What follows is drawn from the agendas themselves.

Data center moratorium proposed

Item O-18-26, introduced by Mayor Hammond, would establish a temporary moratorium on zoning and building permit approvals for data centers with more than 10,000 square feet of floor area. A public hearing was scheduled on the ordinance. The agenda summary does not state how long a moratorium would last or what area it would cover.

Housing permit at 1284 Midway Road

The council agenda also listed a public hearing and Plan Commission recommendation on a Special Use Permit for multi-family residential use at 1284 Midway Road (Parcel No. 6-01262-15), Fox Village Apartments. The permit is the mechanism that would allow that use at the address.

Payments and contracts

Both the Board of Public Works and the council listed a payment of $153,206.66 to Donald Hietpas & Sons Inc, Contract No. M0002-09-00105, 2026 Utility Construction (Payment No. 4). The board also listed a payment of $77,133.68 to Northeast Asphalt Inc for Midway Place Resurfacing (Contract No. 2026-04, Payment No. 1).

On the council side, Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2026-01, 2026 Street Construction, MCC Inc, would deduct $69,704.39. Accounts payable and payroll for 9/18/26-10/1/26 totaled $2,534,932.42. Resolution R-39-26 would increase the limit of authorization to expend or commit public funds during the local state of disaster.

The Board of Public Works also had a street use permit on its agenda for the Menasha High School Homecoming Parade, Friday, October 16, 2026, 4:00-5:00 PM.

Lawson Canal, recovery plan, signs

The Board of Public Works was scheduled to discuss a draft Lawson Canal Concept Plan. The agenda notes that a quorum of the Common Council and other city bodies may attend, but that no official action of those bodies would be taken.

The Redevelopment Authority met Oct. 6 to discuss and take action on the Menasha Strong Recovery Plan, with a public hearing and approval of minutes from the September 24, 2026 meeting also listed.

The Plan Commission met the same day for a public hearing and vote on a special use permit for an electronic message center at 1133 Province Terrace (Unison Credit Union). Its agenda also included site plan review for MF Housing Partners at 1228 Province Terrace, a site plan amendment for 201 Main Street, a final plat for Bluejay Way Plat (Marcus McGuire), and a communication regarding tornado affected properties and zoning analysis.

Coming up

All four of the following are scheduled for Monday, October 19.

Common Council - Accounts payable and payroll for 10/2/26-10/15/26 totaling $1,057,253.10; a payment of $77,133.68 to Northeast Asphalt Inc for Midway Place Resurfacing; an alcohol license transfer for 14 Tayco Street from Hungry Donkey, LLC to Mrs. Potatoes, LLC; approval of the Bluejay Way Final Plat; and draft Grant Reimbursement and Restoration Agreements for 2 Tayco Street.

Joint Common Council and Water and Light Commission - The WPPI 2025 Annual Report, plus a presentation by WPPI President and CEO Mike Peters on energy and contract extension information.

Board of Public Works - A change order for Midway Place Resurfacing (Northeast Asphalt Inc.) adding $4,070.15 and a matching payment of $4,070.15; a payment of $72,052.50 to Donald Hietpas & Sons, Inc. for 2026 Utility Construction; and a payment of $120,900.32 to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for Clovis Park Tennis Courts Reconstruction.

Administration Committee - Resolution R-41-26 regarding Public Finance Authority taxable revenue bonds for the Alexander & Bishop 1, LLC Project; the 2027 renewal of Storage Tank Pollution Liability Insurance with ACE American Insurance Company; a Downtown Business Incentive Program Grant Application for 200 Main Street; and 2027 health insurance changes with Vision & Dental continuation.

Menasha agendas: data center moratorium, Fox Village Apartments permit, $2.5M in payments

Menasha's Common Council, Board of Public Works, Redevelopment Authority and Plan Commission all held sessions in the past two weeks, but as of October 13 the city has not published minutes for any of them. Every item below comes from the published agendas, so it describes what was scheduled for discussion or a vote — not what was decided. No vote tallies were available in the records provided.

Data center moratorium proposed

The Common Council agenda for Monday, October 5, 2026, 6:00 PM at 100 Main Street listed a public hearing and a vote on O-18-26, an ordinance introduced by Mayor Hammond establishing a temporary moratorium on zoning and building permit approvals for data centers with more than 10,000 square feet of floor area. The agenda does not state how long a moratorium would last or what prompted it.

Housing and development items

• The council was scheduled to hold a public hearing and receive a Plan Commission recommendation on a Special Use Permit for multi-family residential use at 1284 Midway Road (Parcel No. 6-01262-15), Fox Village Apartments.
• The Plan Commission agenda for October 6 listed a public hearing and special use permit for an electronic message center at 1133 Province Terrace (Unison Credit Union), a site plan review for MF Housing Partners at 1228 Province Terrace, a site plan amendment for 201 Main Street, a final plat for Bluejay Way Plat (Marcus McGuire), and a communication regarding tornado affected properties and zoning analysis.
• The Redevelopment Authority was scheduled to discuss and take action on the Menasha Strong Recovery Plan, and to hold a public hearing.

Money and contracts

• Payment of $153,206.66 to Donald Hietpas & Sons Inc, Contract No. M0002-09-00105, 2026 Utility Construction (Payment No. 4). This appeared on both the council and Board of Public Works agendas; the board agenda spells the firm "Don Hietpas and Sons Inc" and the contract "M00002-09-00105."
• Payment of $77,133.68 to Northeast Asphalt Inc for Midway Place Resurfacing (Contract No. 2026-04, Payment No. 1), listed on the Board of Public Works agenda.
• Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2026-01, 2026 Street Construction, MCC Inc, deducting $69,704.39, listed on both agendas.
• Accounts payable and payroll for 9/18/26-10/1/26 totaling $2,534,932.42, and R-39-26 to increase the limit of authorization to expend or commit public funds during the local state of disaster.
• Resolutions on election officials, plus appointments and routine payments.

Other business

The Board of Public Works, meeting at 5:45 PM on October 5, was scheduled to consider a Street Use Permit for the Menasha High School Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 16, 2026, 4:00–5:00 PM, and to discuss a draft Lawson Canal Concept Plan. Its agenda states that a quorum of the Common Council and other city bodies may attend, but that no official action of those bodies will be taken.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings were listed in the data provided for the next 14 days. That reflects a gap in the supplied record, not confirmation that nothing is scheduled. Residents should check the city's official meeting calendar and posted agendas for dates, times and locations.

Because minutes for the October 5 and October 6 sessions have not been published, the outcomes of the items above — including whether the moratorium ordinance, the Fox Village Apartments permit or any payment was approved — are not established by the records reviewed here.

Menasha Council approves tornado recovery spending increase

The Menasha Common Council on Aug. 10 approved a resolution increasing the limit of authorization to expend or commit public funds for city operations, specifically to continue debris removal and monitoring after the July 27, 2026 tornado. The motion passed 8-0 on a roll call vote. Discussion covered funding rationale, potential federal and state reimbursements, debris removal timeline, and tree removal efforts.

Tornado recovery spending

Resolution R-27-26 allows the city to continue spending on debris removal and monitoring. No specific dollar amount was attached to the resolution in the minutes. The council discussed the funding rationale, possible reimbursements from federal or state sources, and the timeline for debris removal and tree work.

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works met on Aug. 17. The agenda included approval of a payment of $327,042.36 to Donald Hietpas & Sons Inc. for Contract No. M0002-09-26-00105 (2026 Utility Reconstruction, Payment No. 3). The board also approved minutes from its July 20 and Aug. 3 meetings. Minutes from the Aug. 17 meeting have not yet been published.

Common Council agenda (Aug. 17)

The Common Council also met on Aug. 17, but minutes are not yet available. The agenda included several action items:

• A payment of $67,174.65 to MCC Inc. for street construction on Eighth, Third, and DePere Streets.
• A contract award of $745,217.74 to Northeast Asphalt for reconstruction of the Clovis Park Tennis Courts.
• Ordinance O-10-26, regulating electric scooters and electric bicycles.
• Ordinance O-12-26, requiring helmets for persons under 16 at the Menasha Skate Park.
• Resolution R-26-26, concerning eligibility for the Wisconsin Recycling Consolidation Grant.

The agenda also included a possible closed session to review a tentative bargaining agreement with Local 275.

Coming up

Today, Aug. 24, the Common Council will hold a special meeting to take action on the Rally for the Valley Tornado Recovery Community Event, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3 in Downtown Menasha. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call, public comments, and a consent agenda.

Menasha boards set to weigh $3.2M in debt, park tennis court contract, and final plat

Menasha officials have a packed schedule of July meetings, with the Common Council scheduled to vote on issuing $3,215,000 in general obligation promissory notes and the Board of Public Works set to recommend a $745,217.74 contract to rebuild the Clovis Park tennis courts. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, the items below reflect what was on each agenda — not what was ultimately decided. Readers should consult the official minutes once posted to confirm outcomes.

Common Council: $3.2M in debt and construction payments

The Common Council agenda for July 20, 2026 includes a resolution to issue $3,215,000 in general obligation promissory notes. The same agenda lists approval of $967,666.82 in accounts payable and payroll, a final payment of $105,527.21 for the Jefferson Park Boat Launch, and demolition of a building at 325 Broad Street. The agenda also references the hiring processes for the City Clerk and City Attorney.

A special Common Council meeting was scheduled for July 29, 2026. Its primary listed action item is approval of the Drum Corps Final Plat, with a condition to add an access easement for Lot 9 and stormwater pod maintenance on Outlot 1.

Board of Public Works: Clovis Park tennis courts and street payment

The Board of Public Works agenda for July 20, 2026 includes a recommendation to award Contract No. 2026-03 to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for reconstruction of the Clovis Park tennis courts at a cost of $745,217.74. The Board was also set to act on a $67,174.65 payment to MCC Inc. under Contract No. 2026-01 for street construction on Eighth Street, Third Street, and DePere Street.

Also on the agenda is Resolution R-21-26, introduced by Mayor Hammond, for an intergovernmental cooperative agreement to satisfy eligibility for the 2027 Wisconsin Recycling Consolidation Grant. Public comments on any agenda matter were limited to five minutes per speaker.

Personnel Committee: City Clerk and City Attorney hiring

The Personnel Committee was scheduled to meet July 20, 2026 at 5:45 PM in the First Floor Conference Rooms, 100 Main Street, Menasha. The agenda lists approval of minutes from the committee's June 15, 2026 meeting, followed by discussion of the recruitment and hiring processes for the City Clerk and City Attorney positions. No formal actions were scheduled; the agenda describes the discussion as informational.

Administration Committee: 2025 financial audit

The Administration Committee agenda for July 20, 2026 includes review and acceptance of the 2025 City of Menasha financial audit prepared by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. The agenda notes that the Common Council and other city bodies may attend but will not take official action. Minutes from the Administration Committee's July 6, 2026 meeting were also listed for approval.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents interested in attending future meetings should watch the city's official postings for newly scheduled dates.

Menasha Common Council scheduled to act on $3.2M in debt, construction contracts; Board of Public Works eyes $745K Clovis Park tennis court rebuild

The Menasha Common Council was scheduled July 20 to vote on issuing $3,215,000 in general obligation promissory notes alongside a slate of construction contracts and payments, making it the most consequential item on this week's city government calendar. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so final outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Common Council: $3.2M in notes, boat launch payment, Broad Street demolition

The Common Council agenda for July 20 included a resolution to issue $3,215,000 in general obligation promissory notes. The council was also set to approve $967,666.82 in accounts payable and payroll, authorize a final payment of $105,527.21 for the Jefferson Park Boat Launch project, and consider demolition of a building at 325 Broad Street. Hiring processes for the City Clerk and City Attorney positions were also listed for discussion.

Because minutes have not yet been published, it is not yet known which items passed, failed, or were deferred.

Board of Public Works: Clovis Park tennis courts, recycling grant, street payment

The Board of Public Works met July 20 with three action items and one recommendation on its agenda. The board was set to approve minutes from its July 6 meeting, consider Resolution R-21-26 for an intergovernmental cooperative agreement to satisfy eligibility for the 2027 Wisconsin Recycling Consolidation Grant (introduced by Mayor Hammond), and act on a $67,174.65 payment to MCC Inc. under Contract No. 2026-01 for street construction on Eighth Street, Third Street, and DePere Street.

The board was also scheduled to recommend awarding Contract No. 2026-03 to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for reconstruction of the Clovis Park tennis courts at a cost of $745,217.74. That recommendation would then go to the Common Council for final action. Public comments at the meeting were limited to five minutes per speaker.

Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published.

Personnel Committee: City Clerk and City Attorney hiring discussions

The Personnel Committee met July 20 at 5:45 PM in the First Floor Conference Rooms at 100 Main Street, Menasha. After approving minutes from its June 15 meeting, the committee discussed the recruitment and hiring processes for the City Clerk and City Attorney positions. No formal actions were scheduled; the discussion was informational.

Administration Committee: 2025 financial audit review

The Administration Committee met July 20 to review and potentially accept the 2025 City of Menasha financial audit, prepared by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. The Common Council and other city bodies may have attended but were not scheduled to take official action. The committee also had minutes from its July 6 meeting to approve.

Coming up

• **July 29 — Common Council (special meeting):** The council will consider approval of the Drum Corps Final Plat, with a condition to add an access easement for Lot 9 and stormwater pod maintenance on Outlot 1. The recommendation comes from the Plan Commission.

Menasha Common Council to vote on $3.2M in debt notes; July 6 meeting outcomes still pending

Menasha's Common Council faces a vote on issuing $3,215,000 in general obligation promissory notes at its July 20 meeting, the largest financial item in a packed week of city business. The same meeting includes approval of $967,666.82 in accounts payable and payroll, a final payment of $105,527.21 for the Jefferson Park Boat Launch, and authorization to demolish a building at 325 Broad Street.

Recent meetings: outcomes not yet confirmed

Minutes have not been published for three meetings held July 6, so the city's record shows only what was scheduled for consideration — not what was actually decided.

The Common Council was set to vote on accounts payable and payroll totaling $3,922,809.62, a temporary expansion of premises permit at 544 Fourth Street (effective July 18 and August 1, 2026), and the transfer of real estate at 1100 Province Terrace, Parcel 770001504, from the Redevelopment Authority to Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity. Updates on the WIS 114 reconstruction (Manitowoc St–Melissa St corridor) and rehabilitation of 2 Tayco Street were also listed, with the Tayco Street item marked for closed-session discussion. A resolution acknowledging the 2025 compliance report was on the agenda.

The Board of Public Works was scheduled to consider a change order reducing the Jefferson Park Boat Launch cost by $48,825.77, a final payment of $105,527.21 to Northeast Asphalt Inc. for that project, and a payment of $222,504.60 to Donald Hietpas & Sons, Inc. for 2026 utility construction. A street use permit for the Labor Day Parade on September 7, 2026, 9 AM–11 AM, was also listed.

The Administration Committee was set to approve its June 1 minutes and consider a proposed update to the Strong Neighborhoods Program. No other actions were scheduled.

Coming up — July 20 meetings

Board of Public Works — The board will consider recommending a $745,217.74 contract to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for reconstruction of the Clovis Park tennis courts (Contract No. 2026-03). Other items include a $67,174.65 payment to MCC Inc. for street construction on Eighth Street, Third Street, and DePere Street (Contract No. 2026-01), and Resolution R-21-26, introduced by Mayor Hammond, for an intergovernmental cooperative agreement to qualify for the 2027 Wisconsin Recycling Consolidation Grant. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker.

Personnel Committee — 5:45 PM, First Floor Conference Rooms, 100 Main Street. The committee will approve minutes from its June 15 meeting and discuss recruitment and hiring processes for the City Clerk and City Attorney positions. No formal actions are scheduled; the discussion is informational.

Administration Committee — Will review and potentially accept the 2025 City of Menasha financial audit prepared by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, and approve minutes from its July 6 meeting.

Common Council — Will vote on the $3,215,000 general obligation notes resolution, $967,666.82 in accounts payable and payroll, the $105,527.21 final payment for Jefferson Park Boat Launch, demolition at 325 Broad Street, and hiring processes for City Clerk and City Attorney. A public hearing and consent agenda are also scheduled.