Chippewa Falls, WI

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

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

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

City Council

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

Business Improvement District Board of Directors

The Business Improvement District Board of Directors is meeting to approve prior minutes, consider a second disbursement of 2026 BID funding requested by Main Street, and discuss downtown weed management. The board may make recommendations to the Common Council on the funding request. A Main Street activities update is also on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of February 25, 2026 BID Board meeting
• Main Street request for second disbursement of 2026 BID funding
• Possible recommendations to Common Council on funding
• Downtown weed management consideration
• Main Street Report of current activities and update

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider awarding a $2,095,928.61 contract to Haas Sons, Inc. for the Duncan Creek Sanitary Inverted Siphons Improvements project, and will review a request to move the city boundary on South Avenue to give the city full right-of-way. The board will also approve minutes from the July 13 meeting. Recommendations will be made to the Common Council.

• Consider bid of $2,095,928.61 from Haas Sons, Inc. for the Sanitary Sewer Siphon Project
• Review request to alter city boundary on South Avenue to move boundary to south side of W South Avenue
• Approve minutes of July 13, 2026 Board of Public Works meeting

City Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone 13.32 acres from C-2 General Commercial to R-3A Multiple-Family Residence District, a step toward a proposed 186-unit senior living facility. The council will also consider ordinances on fire services, a resolution to combine wards for the November election, and several other items including street use permits, a sidewalk repair, and a facility assessment contract.

• Public hearing and Ordinance #2026-11 to rezone western 13.32 acres of Parcel #22908-0932-75713002 from C-2 to R-3A
• Ordinance #2026-12 amending Chapter 5, Fire and Emergency Services
• Resolution #2026-22 to combine wards for the November 3, 2026 General Election
• Street use permits for Happy Tails Dog Park swim (Aug 24) and Chippewa Falls Main Street Fall Flea (Sept 26)
• Contract with ISG for full facility assessment and CIP of city-owned infrastructure

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

Committee #2 will review and possibly recommend action on a contract with Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. for wellhead protection groundwater technical review, a draft code of conduct for board and committee members, and city tree care duties including a review of ordinance Section 8.13. The committee will also approve minutes from June 23, 2026.

• Discuss agreement with SEH for Wellhead Protection Groundwater Technical Review Services
• Discuss draft Board and Committee Member Code of Conduct Policy
• Review Chippewa Falls Code of Ordinances Section 8.13 (Trees)
• Approve minutes from June 23, 2026

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

The Committee No. 1 (Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater) will discuss funding options for several capital projects and equipment purchases, with possible recommendations to the City Council. Items include bollard repairs along NB STH 124, a professional services agreement with SEH for groundwater technical review, additional Parks & Recreation costs for Office 365, and a laptop for the HR Generalist. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from August 4, 2026.

• Discuss funding for bollard repair/replacement along north side of NB STH 124 near Chamber Building (quote under $3,000, TID eligible)
• Discuss funding for Agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH) for Wellhead Protection Groundwater Technical Review Services (hourly fee basis)
• Discuss funding for additional Parks & Recreation costs associated with Office 365 (previous shortfall $901.96)
• Discuss funding to purchase a laptop and software for the HR Generalist
• Discuss funding options for equipment and capital projects

Board of Canvass

The Board of Canvass will meet to process any provisional ballots from the August 11, 2026 Partisan Primary and review and certify the municipal results. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 AM at City Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 30 West Central Street. After certification, the board will adjourn.

• Process provisional ballots from August 11, 2026 Partisan Primary
• Review and certify municipal election results
• Meeting at City Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 30 West Central Street

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

Committee #4 will discuss the City's Capital Improvement Planning process, options for the Casper Park Maintenance Building, a possible storage building in Irvine Park, and a draft Fire Department Training Room Rental Agreement. The committee may make recommendations to the City Council on these items. The agenda also includes approval of the July 6, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Discuss Capital Improvement Planning process with possible recommendations to Council
• Discuss options for Casper Park Maintenance Building
• Discuss adding storage building in Irvine Park for vehicle attachments
• Discuss draft Fire Department Training Room Rental Agreement with fees ($40/hour standard, $100 deposit)
• Approve minutes of July 6, 2026 meeting

Park Board

The Chippewa Falls Park Board will meet to discuss and consider several park-related items, including bids for Allen Park, repairs to the Bandshell and Christmas Village, demolition of the Casper Park House, and new tables for the Activity Building. The board will also approve claims and hear reports from staff. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; most items are for discussion.

• Discuss Allen Park RFP bids
• Discuss Bandshell Repairs
• Discuss Demo of Casper Park House
• Discuss Christmas Village Repairs
• Discuss New Activity Building Tables

The board recommended accepting one of the top five bids for the Allen Park RFP, with preference toward a local connection, after reviewing seven bids ranging from $81,549 to $640,510. They also approved moving forward with Fisher Bros. for bandshell repairs using Thorpe funds, approved Christmas Village repairs by Roshell for $7,500, and approved claims totaling $514,848.27. The demolition of the Casper Park House was discussed but no decision was made.

• Recommended accepting one of top five Allen Park bids with preference toward local connection (motion passed)
• Approved moving forward with Fisher Bros. for bandshell repairs using Thorpe funds (motion passed)
• Approved Christmas Village repairs by Roshell for $7,500 (motion passed)
• Approved claims in the amount of $514,848.27 (motion passed)
• Approved minutes of July 14, 2026 (motion passed)

Plan Commission

The Chippewa Falls Plan Commission will hold public hearings and consider conditional use permits for two developments: a 186-unit senior living complex south of Chippewa Crossing and an amendment to the Willow Creek Planned Development. They will also review a certified survey map for Summit Ridge Phase I. The commission will make recommendations to the Common Council on these items.

• Public hearing and consideration of Planned Development Conditional Use Permit No. 2026-05 for Frisbie Senior Living Development (186 units, 13.32 acres, $47 million estimated build-out)
• Public hearing and consideration of amendment to Planned Development Conditional Use Permit No. 2026-06 for Willow Creek Development (lot line and setback changes)
• Review and consideration of Summit Ridge Phase I Certified Survey Map
• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2026 Plan Commission meeting

The Plan Commission approved Planned Development Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. 2026-05 for a 186-unit senior living complex on 13.32 acres south of Chippewa Crossing, with conditions including no on-street parking, fire hydrant placement, and a garden instead of a pickleball court. The commission also approved Resolution No. 2026-06 amending the Willow Creek PDCUP to alter lot lines, setbacks, and easements of two lots, and recommended Common Council approval of the Summit Ridge Phase I Certified Survey Map. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved PDCUP Resolution No. 2026-05 for 186-unit senior living complex (unanimous)
• Added conditions: no street parking, fire hydrant within 100 ft of connection, hydrant every 300 ft, garden instead of pickleball court
• Approved PDCUP Resolution No. 2026-06 amending Willow Creek lot lines, setbacks, and easements (unanimous)
• Recommended Common Council approve Summit Ridge Phase I CSM (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 13, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

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

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater Committee will discuss funding for repairs to a damaged sidewalk on Irvine Park Drive, installation of bollards along STH 124 near the Chamber Building, Office 365 licensing costs, and updates to the city’s municipal fee schedules. No decisions are scheduled; recommendations may be sent to the full council.

• Funding for damaged sidewalk repair on Irvine Park Drive
• Funding for bollard installation along NB STH 124 near Chamber Building parking lot
• Discussion of Office 365 licensing costs and funding
• Review of Chippewa Falls Code of Ordinances Chapter 25.15 (Municipal Fee Schedules)
• Approval of minutes from July 7, 2026 meeting

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

The committee will consider a variance request from On the Rocks, 1 E Canal Street, to allow sound amplification in their beer garden for a one-time event on September 3, 2026. The police department has no objection, noting this is the third consecutive year for the request with no prior issues. The committee may make a recommendation to the City Council.

• Variance request from On the Rocks, 1 E Canal Street, for amplified sound in beer garden on September 3, 2026, from 5:00pm to 8:30pm
• Police department review finds no objection to the variance
• Approval of minutes from June 30, 2026 meeting

City Council

The Common Council will hold first readings of two ordinances: one to rezone a 13.32-acre parcel south of Chippewa Crossing from C-2 to R-3A, and another to amend the Fire and Emergency Services chapter of the municipal code. The Council will also consider resolutions to pave two alleys in the Mansfield Addition and levy special charges, as well as several alcohol and street use permits for upcoming events. A closed session is scheduled to discuss EMS per capita rates.

• First reading of Ordinance #2026-11 to rezone 13.32 acres of Parcel #22908-0932-75713002 from C-2 General Commercial to R-3A Multiple-Family Residence District
• First reading of Ordinance #2026-12 amending Chapter 5 (Fire and Emergency Services) of the municipal code
• Resolution #2026-20 authorizing paving the alley through Block 13 in Mansfield Addition (bounded by Huron and Eagle Streets) and levying special charges
• Resolution #2026-21 authorizing paving the alley through Block 25 in Mansfield Addition (bounded by State Avenue and Poplar Street) and levying special charges
• Temporary Class B beer license for Holy Ghost Parish picnic (Sept 13) and street use permit for Mad Rab, LLC wedding reception (Aug 22) with temporary premises extension

City Council

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

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

The Common Council approved a rezoning of a 13.32-acre parcel south of Chippewa Crossing from C-2 General Commercial to R-3A Multiple-Family Residence District (6-0). They also approved several licenses, ordinances, resolutions, and repair contracts, and discussed but took no action on the possible sale of city-owned land.

• Approved rezoning 13.32 acres south of Chippewa Crossing to R-3A (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2026-10 updating convicted sex offender restrictions (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2026-18 final plat of Wissota Lane (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2026-19 certified survey map for two-lot CSM (6-0)
• Approved $9,900 police building repair contract with Langford's Caulking (6-0)
• Approved $25,000 influent pump repair bid from Crane Engineering (6-0)
• Approved $435,094.36 in claims (6-0)
• Approved multiple temporary alcohol licenses and street use permits (6-0)

Park Board

The Park Board will discuss and consider three special event applications: a church event at Riverfront Park, a wedding at Erickson Park, and a historical event at Marshall Park. The board will also discuss election of officers, a snow cone cart proposal, maintenance at Casper Park, bandshell repairs, and a unique inquiry for Irvine Park. No final actions are expected on discussion items unless an emergency arises.

• Special event application: Valley Vineyard Church "Party in the Park" at Riverfront Park on Sept. 13, 2026
• Special event application: Wedding & Reception at Erickson Park on July 10, 2027
• Special event application: "The Past Passed Here" at Marshall Park from May 2–10, 2027
• Discussion of Casper Park Maintenance Building repairs
• Discussion of Bandshell Repairs

The board voted to forward the Western Wisconsin Regional Outdoor Recreational Plan to the City Council with full support. It also approved a $53,950 bid from River Valley Architect for Casper Park, and authorized staff to seek additional bids for the Irvine Park retaining wall repair, with a cap of $5,350. Claims totaling $111,190.07 were approved.

• Forwarded Western Wisconsin Regional Outdoor Recreational Plan to City Council with full support
• Approved River Valley Architect bid of $53,950 for Casper Park RFP
• Authorized additional bids for Irvine Park retaining wall repair, not to exceed $5,350
• Approved claims in the amount of $111,190.07

Plan Commission

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

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

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

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

Board of Public Works

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

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

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

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

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to rezone a parcel at 1st Avenue and State Avenue from R-1B Single-Family to R-2 Two-Family Residential. They will also consider first reading of an ordinance restricting child and violent sex offenders, a resolution to combine wards for the August partisan primary, and a development agreement for Summit Ridge Phase I. Multiple alcohol license transfers and equipment purchases for the fire department are also up for discussion.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #2026-09 rezoning parcel #22908-31 14-753690001 at 1st Ave and State Ave to R-2
• First reading of Ordinance #2026-10 repealing and recreating §9.125 (Convicted Child and Violent Sex Offenders Restricted)
• Resolution #2026-17 to combine wards for the August 11, 2026 partisan primary
• Consider $7,586.50 for fire department keypad replacement from unspent wages
• Discuss Public Infrastructure Development Agreement with CDPG Developers for Summit Ridge Phase I

The Common Council approved a zoning change for a parcel at 1st Avenue and State Avenue from R-1B to R-2. The council also authorized a public infrastructure agreement for the Summit Ridge Phase I Development and approved several liquor licenses. Additionally, the council approved $1.47 million in total claims.

• Approved Ordinance #2026-09 rezoning Parcel #22908-3114-753690001 to R-2 Two-Family Residence District (7-0)
• Approved Public Infrastructure Development Agreement with CDPG Developers, LLC for Summit Ridge Phase I (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2026-17 to combine wards for the August 11, 2026 Partisan Primary (7-0)
• Approved liquor licenses for Dick’s Half Way Inn and That’s a Wrap Eats & More
• Approved $1,472,512.53 in total claims (7-0)
• Approved $7,586.50 for Fire Department keypads and replacement gear (7-0)
• Approved $10,821 for a wastewater chain pipe cleaner (7-0)
• Approved sidewalk use permit for memorial benches at 510 N Bridge Street

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

The Committee No. 1 (Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater) will meet on July 7, 2026, to discuss potential funding recommendations for three city projects. The committee will review proposals for Rhyme Printing additions, water damage repairs at the Police Department building, and a pump repair at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. No final decisions are scheduled; the committee will only provide possible recommendations to the full City Council.

• Approval of minutes from June 23, 2026
• Discussion of funding for Rhyme Printing proposed additions
• Discussion of funding for Police Department building water damage repairs
• Discussion of funding for Wastewater Treatment Plant Influent Pump repair

The committee recommended that the Council approve funding for an influent pump repair at the wastewater treatment plant and foundation wall repairs at the Police Department. No action was taken regarding Rhyme Printing additions as upgrades are being provided at no cost.

• Recommended Council approve $25,000 bid from Crane Engineering for influent pump repair (All aye)
• Recommended Council approve up to $9,900 proposal from Langford’s Caulking for Police Department building repairs (All aye)
• Approved minutes from June 23, 2026 (All aye)

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

The Recycling, Computerization, Buildings & Intergovernmental Services Committee will discuss the City's Capital Improvement Planning process, including a presentation from ISG Facility Design Services on facility assessments. They will also consider a building usage policy and rental agreement for the Fire Department, and discuss the Casper Park Maintenance Building, including a recent RFP for engineering and design services. The meeting will also approve prior minutes.

• Presentation from ISG Facility Design Services on facility assessment for capital improvement planning
• Building Usage Policy and Rental Agreement for Fire Department (rental fees: $50 resident, $150 non-resident, $150 deposit)
• Discussion of Casper Park Maintenance Building and RFP for engineering and design services
• Approve minutes of the March 10, 2026 Committee #4 meeting

The committee recommended that the Council direct department heads to provide a list of priority buildings for review, following a presentation by ISG Services on facility assessments. No action was taken on the Fire Department rental policy or the Casper Park Maintenance Building RFP, with a motion to set a meeting on the latter failing for lack of a second. The minutes from the March 10, 2026 meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes of March 10, 2026 Committee #4 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended Council direct department heads to list priority buildings for Committee #4 review (unanimous)
• Motion to set meeting on Casper Park RFP failed for lack of a second
• No action on Fire Department rental policy or fees
• No action on Casper Park Maintenance Building RFP

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

The Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee will consider revisions to Chapter 9.125 of the municipal code, which restricts convicted child and violent sex offenders. The committee will also review a sidewalk use permit for memorial benches at 510 N Bridge Street and discuss medical transportation service agreements with care facilities. A closed session is scheduled to deliberate on EMS per capita rates.

• Discuss updates to Chapter 9.125 – Convicted Child and Violent Sex Offenders Restricted, including boundary exceptions and appeals process
• Sidewalk Use Permit Application from Jeremy Stary for two memorial benches at 510 N Bridge Street
• Medical Transportation Service Agreements between Fire and Emergency Services and various care facilities
• Closed session to discuss EMS per capita rates

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

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

City Council

The Common Council is holding a special meeting to conduct closed-session interviews of two finalists for the City Administrator position: Stelzner and Gabrielatos. After the interviews, the council may reconvene in open session to discuss extending a conditional offer and authorize negotiation of contract terms. No other business is on the agenda.

• Interview of candidate/finalist Stelzner for City Administrator
• Interview of candidate/finalist Gabrielatos for City Administrator
• Possible extension of conditional offer of employment for City Administrator
• Reconvene into open session for possible action on closed-session items

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

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

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will hold a closed session under Wisconsin law to conduct Fire Department interviews. The committee may return to open session for possible action on those interviews. Other items include approval of minutes and adjournment.

• Conduct Fire Department Interviews (5:45pm, 6:30pm) in closed session
• Possible return to open session with action on items discussed in closed session

The Police and Fire Commission interviewed two firefighter/paramedic candidates in closed session and then voted unanimously to make a conditional job offer to Candidate #1, contingent on meeting all hiring criteria. Candidate #2 was placed on an eligibility list expiring June 29, 2027, with the fire chief authorized to hire from that list as needed. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of prior minutes.

• Approved minutes of June 23, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for fire department interviews (unanimous)
• Returned to open session after interviews (unanimous)
• Made conditional offer of employment to Firefighter/Paramedic Candidate #1 (unanimous)
• Placed Candidate #2 on eligibility list expiring June 29, 2027 (unanimous)
• Authorized Chief Tonnancour to hire from eligibility list as needed (unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

The Commission will elect officers for the coming term and then enter closed session under Wisconsin statute to interview applicants for police officer positions. Possible action may follow in open session. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from May 12, 2026.

• Election of Police and Fire Commission officers
• Closed session to conduct Police Department police officer interviews (Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c))
• Possible return to open session with action on items discussed in closed session
• Approval of minutes from May 12, 2026

The Chippewa Falls Police and Fire Commission held a special meeting on June 23, 2026, to interview three candidates for a patrol officer position. After closed session, the commission voted to send Candidate #1 to background checks and a conditional offer of employment, and placed Candidate #2 on an eligibility list expiring June 23, 2027. The commission also elected officers for the year.

• Approved minutes of May 12, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Elected G. Dachel as Chair, B. Hedrington as Vice Chair, M. Hepfler as Secretary
• Entered closed session to interview police officer candidates (unanimous)
• Sent Candidate #1 to background checks and conditional offer of employment (unanimous)
• Placed Candidate #2 on eligibility list expiring June 23, 2027 (unanimous)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The committee will review an updated job description for the Wastewater Supervisor position and explore improvement options for the Xcel Energy/NSP Chippewa River Boat Landing. Recommendations may be made to the City Council. Approval of prior meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from June 10, 2026.
• Discussion of updated job description for Wastewater Supervisor Position.
• Discussion of potential arrangement options for improvements of Xcel Energy/NSP Chippewa River Boat Landing adjacent to street shop.

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

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

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

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater Committee will consider several funding requests and policy changes, including support for Rhyme Printing additions, a flat-rate billing model for police overtime, and replacement of keypads, gear, and a boat propeller at the Fire Department. The committee may also authorize purchase of a chain pipe cleaner for the Wastewater Department. All items are discussed for possible recommendation to the City Council.

• Discuss funding for Rhyme Printing proposed additions
• Discuss Police Department flat-rate billing cost for outside overtime coverage
• Discuss funding for replacement of keypads at Fire Department
• Discuss funding for replacement of Fire Department gear
• Discuss funding to replace Fire Department boat lower unit with propeller

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

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

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review a development agreement with CDPG, LLC for the Summit Ridge Development, including public improvements like streets, utilities, and water/sewer. They will also consider appointing Veronica Aranda to the Groundwater Technical Review Committee and a state permit to allow the Old Abe State Trail within state right-of-way. Recommendations on these items will be forwarded to the Common Council.

• Approve minutes of June 8, 2026 meeting
• Consider appointment of Veronica Aranda, Professional Geologist, to Groundwater Technical Review Committee
• Review and recommend Development Agreement with CDPG, LLC for Summit Ridge Development (public infrastructure improvements)
• Review and recommend State DT1504 application for Old Abe State Trail within state right-of-way

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

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

City Council

The Chippewa Falls Common Council will consider a contract award to River Valley Architects for engineering and design services on the Casper Park Maintenance Building, valued at $53,950. The council will also adopt new wastewater treatment rates, discuss a per‑diem increase for a K‑9 handler, evaluate overlap funding for a new parking enforcement officer, and review a change to the Street Department’s work schedule. Additional items include numerous license renewals and other resolutions.

• Award engineering and design services contract for Casper Park Maintenance Building to River Valley Architects for $53,950
• Adopt rates for wastewater treatment (Resolution #2026-16)
• Discuss a $16 per diem increase for the K‑9 handler’s out‑of‑state training
• Consider overlap funding from unspent wages for training a new Parking Enforcement Officer
• Discuss altering the Street Department work schedule to a year‑round 4/10 schedule

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

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

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

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee will discuss and possibly recommend funding for several projects, including Rhyme Printing additions, parking enforcement hiring, K-9 training, and ambulance remount. They will also consider wastewater rates for hauled waste, the Casper Park RFP bid, a Treasury Management Services Agreement with Northwestern Bank, and uses for a League Insurance Safety Equipment Grant. Approval of prior meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Discuss funding for Rhyme Printing proposed additions
• Discuss and consider wastewater rates for hauled waste
• Discuss awarding the Casper Park RFP Bid
• Discuss Treasury Management Services Agreement between City and Northwestern Bank
• Discuss funding for ambulance remount

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

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

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

Committee #2 (Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration) will consider altering the Street Department work schedule and may make a recommendation to the City Council. The committee will also approve minutes from its May 26, 2026 meeting. Only one substantive item is on the agenda.

• Discussion on altering the Street Department work schedule, with possible recommendations to the Council.
• Approval of minutes from May 26, 2026.

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

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

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to examine the assessment roll and correct errors in descriptions or calculations. The board will also hear objections to real property assessments and consider various procedural requests.

• Review and certification of corrections to the assessment roll
• Hearing of objections to real property assessments
• Consideration of waivers for notice requirements and hearing waivers
• Requests for testimony by telephone or sworn written statement