Chippewa Falls public meetings in 2025

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

The Committee will approve the minutes from the Dec. 11, 2025 meeting. It will discuss possible funding recommendations to the City Council for a Riverfront restoration project overrun, a street‑department grapple bucket purchase, administrative step‑increase pay, a safety‑consulting contract, a Parks Recreation leader wage increase, and an urban‑forestry services RFP. The Committee also plans a closed‑session discussion on compensation for a fire‑chief candidate.

• Funding for Riverfront restoration project overrun
• Funding for Street Department grapple bucket purchase
• Funding for step increases on the administrative pay grid for 2026‑2027
• Funding for safety consulting contract with Keeping Safety Simple, LLC
• Funding for wage increase for Parks Recreation Leader

The committee approved the minutes from Dec. 11, 2025 and recommended the council fund the Riverfront restoration overrun from TIF money. It also approved purchases and contracts for a grapple bucket ($26,022.73), a safety consulting agreement ($16,800), a wage increase for Parks Recreation Leaders, and an Urban Forestry Services RFP. In closed session members recommended placing the Fire Chief candidate at Step 18F on the administrative pay grid.

• Approved minutes from Dec. 11, 2025 (motion carried)
• Recommended council approve funding for Riverfront restoration overrun from TIF funds (motion carried)
• Recommended council approve purchase of grapple bucket for Street Department loader, $26,022.73 from scrap account (motion carried)
• Recommended council approve safety consulting contract with Keeping Safety Simple, LLC, $16,800 split among Water, Wastewater, Streets (motion carried)
• Recommended council approve wage increase for Parks Recreation Leaders from $13 to $15 per hour (motion carried)
• Recommended council approve the RFP for Urban Forestry Services as presented (motion carried)
• Recommended council place Fire Chief candidate at Step 18F on the Administrative Pay Grid (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The Committee will approve minutes from the Dec. 11, 2025 meeting and discuss several personnel policies, including a draft holiday‑pay policy for non‑union staff, step‑increase proposals for the administrative pay grid in 2026‑27, and a wage increase for the Parks Recreation Leader. The committee will also review a request to change the Street Department summer work schedule and a draft City Administrator job description. A closed‑session item will consider compensation and benefits for a Fire Chief candidate, after which the council may return to open session for action.

• Approve minutes from Dec. 11, 2025
• Discuss draft holiday pay policy for non‑union employees
• Discuss step increases for administrative pay grid eligible in 2026‑27
• Discuss wage increase for Parks Recreation Leader
• Closed‑session review of compensation for Fire Chief candidate

The committee recommended the Council approve raising the hourly wage for six Parks Recreation Leaders from $13.00 to $15.00, staying within the 2026 budget. It also recommended placing the Fire Chief Candidate at Step 18F on the Administrative Pay Grid. Both motions passed unanimously. Additional actions included approving a summer work schedule change for the Street Department and moving eligible employees to the next step on the administrative pay grid effective January 1.

• Approved Parks Recreation Leader wage increase to $15/hr (aye)
• Approved placing Fire Chief Candidate at Step 18F on pay grid (aye)
• Approved changing Street Department summer schedule to 6 am‑4 pm with paid breaks (aye)
• Approved moving employees eligible Jan 1 to next step on administrative pay grid (aye)
• Approved holiday pay recommendation for City Clerk’s Office (aye, later rescinded)
• Denied Parks request for a day off with holiday pay on an alternative date (aye)
• Approved additional personal days for non‑union staff in 2026 (aye)
• Approved City Clerk Administrative Assistant pay range $19.98‑$23.51/hr (aye)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet on December 19, 2025 at 4:00 pm at the Chippewa Falls Fire Department, Station 1. After the call to order and approval of minutes, the commission will hold a closed session to review the Fire Department panel interviews for the Fire Chief position. The commission may return to the open session to consider any actions arising from that discussion before adjourning.

• Closed‑session review of Fire Department panel interviews for Fire Chief position
• Possible return to open session for action on items discussed in closed session

The commission approved the minutes from the Dec. 11, 2025 meeting. It entered a closed session to review fire chief panel interviews, then returned to open session. The commission made a conditional offer of employment for the Fire Chief position to Brian Tonnancour, contingent on a background check and salary negotiation, and recommended a minimum starting salary of $110,000.

• Approved Dec. 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to review fire chief panel interviews (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Made conditional offer of employment for Fire Chief to Brian Tonnancour (unanimous)
• Recommended minimum starting salary of $110,000 for Fire Chief (unanimous)

City Council

The Common Council will discuss the 2026 utility budgets and an administrative services agreement with the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. The body will also consider several ordinances, a certified survey map for Park West Townhomes, and various personnel and maintenance expenditures.

• Engineering contract with JT Engineering for the Bridgewater Avenue Project in the amount of $24,500
• Purchase of voting booths and election signage not to exceed $4,000
• Gold Service Maintenance Contract with TKE for three city elevators at $435 per month
• Funding of $4,290.06 for elevator repairs
• Ordinance #2025-19 to amend the Fee Schedule Code Section §25.15

The Chippewa Falls Common Council approved a slate of items, including the appointment of election inspectors for 2026‑2027, two ordinance amendments, and the adoption of the 2026 Utility Budgets. It also approved several contracts and funding measures for parks, infrastructure, and recycling programs. All motions were carried by roll‑call vote.

• Approved appointment of Election Inspectors for 2026‑2027 (motion carried)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-18 amending Board of Public Works code (motion carried)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-19 amending the municipal fee schedule (motion carried)
• Adopted the 2026 Utility Budgets (motion carried)
• Approved $24,500 engineering contract with JT Engineering for Bridgewater Ave project (motion carried)
• Approved funding for restoration of Irvine Park cat exhibit gates and panels (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of voting booths and election signage up to $4,000 (motion carried)
• Approved recycling cart replacements and QR code program (motion carried)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet on Dec. 11, 2025 to conduct closed‑session interviews for the Fire Department Chief position. Three interview slots are scheduled at 4:00 pm, 5:30 pm, and 7:00 pm. After the closed session, the commission may return to the open session to consider any actions arising from the interviews. Routine items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and adjournment are also on the agenda.

• Closed‑session interviews for Fire Chief position (1st at 4:00 pm, 2nd at 5:30 pm, 3rd at 7:00 pm)
• Possible return to open session for action on items discussed in closed session

The commission approved the minutes from the December 9 meeting. It entered a closed session to interview fire chief candidates, then returned to open session. The commission voted to advance two candidates to external panel interviews scheduled for December 19, 2025.

• Approved December 9 minutes (all present voting aye)
• Entered closed session for fire chief interviews (all present voting aye)
• Returned to open session (all present voting aye)
• Advanced two fire chief candidates to external panel interviews (all present voting aye)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The Committee on Labor Negotiations, Personnel, Policy & Administration will discuss staff compensation, job descriptions, and recruitment. The body may make recommendations to the Council regarding employee benefits and administrative roles.

• Parks & Recreation employee request for CDL related reimbursement
• Additional 2026 personal time off days for non-union city staff
• City Clerk Administrative Assistant job description and pay range
• Temporary compensation time for 2026 for the City Clerk Department
• Appointment of Interim Fire Chief (closed session)

The committee approved the minutes from Dec 2, 2025. It recommended the council deny a Parks & Recreation employee’s CDL reimbursement request, approve five additional personal days for non‑union staff in 2026, and approve the City Clerk Administrative Assistant job description with a pay range of $19.98‑$23.51 per hour. It also approved temporary compensation time of up to 75 hours for the City Clerk Department, authorized contacting Public Administration Associates for the City Administrator search, and recommended the council approve switching the interim fire chief to a 40‑hour schedule effective Jan 1 2026.

• Approved Dec 2, 2025 minutes (aye)
• Recommended council deny Parks & Recreation CDL reimbursement request (aye)
• Recommended council approve five additional personal days for non‑union staff in 2026 (aye)
• Recommended council approve City Clerk Administrative Assistant job description and pay range $19.98‑$23.51/hr (aye)
• Recommended council approve temporary compensation time up to 75 hours for City Clerk Department (aye)
• Authorized contacting Public Administration Associates for City Administrator recruitment (aye)
• Recommended council approve switching interim fire chief to 40‑hour schedule effective Jan 1 2026 with specified compensation (aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:51 am (aye)

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

The Committee will approve minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting. It will discuss the proposed 2026 utility budgets and several funding requests, including parks and recreation CDL reimbursement, riverfront restoration overruns, and elevator repairs. The committee will also review safety consulting contracts and engineering contracts for the Bridgewater Avenue water and sewer design. Recommendations from these discussions may be forwarded to the City Council.

• Proposed 2026 Utility Budgets – discussion and possible Council recommendation
• Funding request for Riverfront restoration project overrun – discussion and possible Council recommendation
• Safety consulting contract for streets, water, and wastewater departments – discussion and possible Council recommendation
• Engineering contract with JT Engineering for design of water and sewer on the state‑funded Bridgewater Avenue Project – discussion and possible Council recommendation
• Elevator Maintenance Agreement with TKE for the 2026 calendar year – discussion and possible Council recommendation

The Committee adopted the 2026 Utility Budgets and approved a $24,500 engineering contract with JT Engineering for the Bridgewater Avenue water and sewer design. It also approved $4,290.06 for elevator repairs and a $435‑per‑month gold‑level maintenance contract for city elevators. A motion to fund a $4,725 riverfront restoration overrun failed for lack of a second, and no action was taken on a safety consulting agreement or a Parks & Rec CDL reimbursement request.

• Approved December 2, 2025 minutes (all aye)
• Recommended Council adopt 2026 Utility Budgets (all aye)
• Approved $24,500 engineering contract with JT Engineering (all aye)
• Approved $4,290.06 elevator repairs (all aye)
• Approved $435/month Gold Service Maintenance contract for three city elevators (all aye)
• Motion to approve $4,725 Riverfront restoration overrun failed (no second)
• No action on Safety and Health Consulting Agreement (requested review)
• No action on Parks & Recreation CDL reimbursement request

Library Board

The Chippewa Falls Public Library Board of Trustees will review library survey results and board meeting policies. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss pay raises for the director, administrative assistant, and full-time and part-time staff.

• Review of library survey results
• Discussion of board meeting policies
• Closed session regarding pay raises for staff, director, and Admin. Assistant
• Payment of vouchers from the 2025 budget
• Discussion of library closure for PLA training

The Library Board approved a 3% salary increase for full‑time staff, part‑time staff, the director and the administrative assistant, with all seven trustees voting aye. The board also approved vouchers from the 2025 budget after Dec. 16, again with unanimous aye votes. A motion to close the library on April 2 for PLA training was postponed to next month. Survey results and board meeting policies were noted for future discussion.

• Approved 3% pay increase for full‑time, part‑time staff, director and admin assistant (7 aye)
• Approved vouchers to be paid from the 2025 budget after Dec. 16 (7 aye)
• Postponed vote on April 2 library closure for PLA training to next month (7 aye)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (7 aye)
• Approved minutes of Nov. 12, 2025 meeting (7 aye)
• Approved disposition of vouchers from 2025 budget after Dec. 16 (7 aye)

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

The Committee will review a new recycling hauler contract, including the use of 95-gallon carts and QR codes, and discuss elevator maintenance and modernization at City Hall, the Library, and the Police Department. The Committee will also discuss a quote for ballistic windows at the Police Department.

• Review new recycling hauler contract and 95-gallon carts
• Discuss elevator maintenance contract for City Hall, Library, and Police Department
• Discuss modernization options for City Hall, Library, and Police Department elevators
• Discuss quote for ballistic windows at Police Department
• Discuss including QR codes on recycling carts

The committee recommended the council approve 95‑gallon recycling carts, QR code stickers on all carts, and a new recycling brochure with QR code and calendar stickers. It also approved a gold‑service maintenance contract for the City Hall, Library, and Police Department elevators at $435 per month, referring funding to Committee #1. No actions were taken on elevator modernization or building tour proposals.

• Approved recommendation to Council for 95‑gallon recycling carts (all present voting aye)
• Approved recommendation to Council for QR code stickers on new and existing recycling carts (all present voting aye)
• Approved recommendation to Council for new recycling brochure with QR code and calendar stickers (all present voting aye)
• Approved recommendation to Council for gold‑service elevator maintenance contract with TKE at $435/month for three city elevators, referral to Committee #1 for funding (all present voting aye)
• No action taken on elevator modernization options
• No action taken on scheduling a tour of city‑owned park structures
• No action taken on summary of Street Department building tour
• Adjourned meeting (all present voting aye)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will hold a closed session to conduct two interviews for the Fire Chief position, one at 4:00 pm and another at 5:30 pm. The commission will also discuss the interim chief position and provide a personnel issue update. After the closed session, the commission may return to the open session for possible action on any items discussed.

• Conduct Fire Department interview for Fire Chief position – 1st interview at 4:00 pm
• Conduct Fire Department interview for Fire Chief position – 2nd interview at 5:30 pm
• Discuss interim chief position
• Personnel issue update

The commission approved the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It entered a closed session to interview fire chief candidates and discuss personnel matters. After returning to open session, the commission recommended that Battalion Chief Justus Busse serve as interim fire chief if the permanent position is not filled by noon on Jan. 9, 2016.

• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (all present voting aye)
• Entered closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c) to interview fire chief candidates and discuss personnel issues (all present voting aye)
• Returned to open session (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Battalion Chief Justus Busse be named interim fire chief if vacancy not filled by Jan 9, 2016 noon (all present voting aye)

Park Board

The Park Board will discuss the Marshall Park Master Plan and the final draft of the Outdoor Recreation Plan. Members will also consider a filming application for Christmas Village and the future of that site.

• Filming application at Christmas Village
• Marshall Park Master Plan discussion
• Outdoor Recreation Plan Final Draft discussion
• Future of Christmas Village discussion
• Approval of claims

The board approved the minutes from the November 11, 2025 meeting. The board approved claims totaling $122,418.45. The board adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m.

• Approved minutes of November 11, 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved claims totaling $122,418.45 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:18 p.m. (motion passed)
• Marshall Park Master Plan – discussed, no action taken
• Outdoor Recreation Plan Draft – discussed, will be on agenda next month (no action)

Plan Commission

The Chippewa Falls Plan Commission will approve the minutes from its November 10, 2025 meeting. It will review the Park West III Certified Survey Map (CSM) and make a recommendation to the Common Council. The commission will also consider an amendment to the Park West III Planned Development concerning signage and recommend that to the council. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve the minutes of the November 10, 2025 Plan Commission meeting.
• Review Park West III Certified Survey Map (CSM) and recommend approval to the Common Council.
• Consider amendment to the Park West III Planned Development for signage and recommend to the Common Council.

The commission approved the minutes from its November 10 meeting. It then recommended the Common Council approve a two‑lot Certified Survey Map that includes storm‑water easements for the Park West III Planned Development. Finally, it voted to hold a public hearing to consider amending the development agreement to add specific monument and billboard signs.

• Approved minutes of the November 10, 2025 Plan Commission meeting (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Common Council approve the 2‑lot Certified Survey Map with easements for Park West III Planned Development (all present voting aye)
• Recommended holding a public hearing to consider amending the Park West III Planned Development agreement to add two monument signs, a development‑only billboard, non‑lighted signs, and a 10 ft × 14 ft billboard sign along USH 53 (all present voting aye)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan. The board will also review a contract with JT Engineering for work on Bridgewater Avenue and receive an update on the Korger Heights stormwater project.

• Review contract with JT Engineering for Bridgewater Avenue work
• Review 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan
• Korger Heights stormwater discussion
• Approve minutes of November 24, 2025 meeting

The Board approved the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting. It recommended the Committee of the Whole discuss funding and design for a stormwater pond at Korger Heights. The Board approved a consulting agreement not to exceed $24,500 for water and sewer design on Bridgewater Avenue. It also approved a resolution accepting the city’s 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Approved November 24, 2025 meeting minutes (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Committee of the Whole discuss funding and design for Korger Heights stormwater pond (aye; one abstention)
• Approved consulting agreement up to $24,500 for Bridgewater Avenue water and sewer design (all present voting aye)
• Approved resolution accepting 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all present voting aye)

City Council

The Common Council will conduct a public hearing and consider approval of the proposed 2026 budget. The meeting includes votes on tax levies and employee pay adjustments.

• Public hearing regarding the 2026 Proposed Budget
• Resolution #2025-34: Resolution to Levy Taxes
• Resolution #2025-35: Annual Adjustment for 2026 for Non-Represented and Management Employees
• Purchase of taser units, batteries, and training cartridges not to exceed $4,430.80

The Common Council adopted the 2026 budget as proposed, including an additional $200,000 from interest income to fund the City Administrator position. The council also approved the purchase of taser equipment for the Police Department, and passed resolutions to levy taxes and adjust pay for non-represented and management employees. All votes were unanimous among the six members present.

• Approved $200,000 addition from interest income for City Administrator position (6-0)
• Adopted 2026 Budget as proposed including the addition (6-0)
• Approved taser units, batteries, and training cartridges up to $4,430.80 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-34 to Levy Taxes (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-35 for annual adjustment for non-represented and management employees (6-0)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The Committee will approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting and the November 25, 2025 meeting. It will review department personnel requests for 2026 and consider possible recommendations to the City Council. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Approve minutes from November 18, 2025
• Approve minutes from November 25, 2025
• Review department personnel requests for 2026 (possible recommendations to Council)
• Adjournment

The committee approved the minutes from the November 18 and 25 meetings. It recommended that the City Council adopt the wage increases and decreases included in the 2026 operational budgets and approve making the Fire Department Administrative Assistant a full‑time position. The committee also referred several personnel requests to Committee #1 for inclusion in the 2026 budget and asked the Council to consider additional full‑time positions after the budget is passed, including a City Administrator. A motion to hold off on any 2026 personnel approvals failed for lack of a second.

• Approved minutes from November 18, 2025 (all present voting aye)
• Approved minutes from November 25, 2025 (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve wage increases and decreases in 2026 operational budgets (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve increasing Fire Department Administrative Assistant to full‑time (all present voting aye)
• Referred City Clerk, Finance, Police, and Library personnel requests to Committee #1 for 2026 budget (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council consider additional full‑time positions after 2026 budget, including City Administrator, Parks & Recreation, Streets, and Library (all present voting aye)
• Amended recommendation to include City Administrator among additional full‑time positions (all present voting aye)
• Motion to not approve any 2026 positions died for lack of a second (motion failed)

City Council

The council will approve minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting and hear reports from the Board of Public Works and several committees. It will consider a street‑use permit for the Chippewa Valley ATVers Club parade, first readings of two ordinances amending the Board of Public Works section and the fee schedule, and two resolutions—one to authorize the 2026 FTA Supplemental Agreement with Eau Claire and another to submit an application for a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Idle Sites Redevelopment Grant. The council will also discuss multiple development agreements and funding requests, including a $100,800 Duck Pond Renovations contract, $85,341 for ballistic windows at the police department, and $423 for a wireless access point at Fire Station 2.

• First Reading of Ordinance #2025-18 amending §1.17, Board of Public Works
• First Reading of Ordinance #2025-19 amending the Fee Schedule Code §25.15
• Resolution #2025-32 authorizing execution of the 2026 FTA Supplemental Agreement with Eau Claire
• Duck Pond Renovations contract awarded to Pember Companies, Inc. for $100,800
• Purchase of Level 5 ballistic windows for the Police Department, up to $85,341

The council approved two development agreements, two inter‑city resolutions, and numerous funding items for parks, police, and wastewater. It also approved a $100,800 contract to renovate the Duck Pond and a purchase of ballistic windows for the police department. Claims totaling $417,237.74 were approved and a separate claim was denied.

• Approved Resolution #2025-32 authorizing the 2026 FTA Supplemental Agreement (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-33 authorizing the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Idle Sites Grant application (6-0)
• Approved Development Agreement with Pebble Creek Contractors for 7480 157th Street (6-0)
• Approved Development Agreement with Gen3 Properties for Willow Creek Phase V (6-0)
• Approved Duck Pond Renovations Contract to Pember Companies, Inc. for $100,800 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of Level 5 ballistic windows for Police Department up to $85,341 (6-0)
• Approved City general claims totaling $417,237.74 (6-0)
• Denied claim of Natosha, James, and Kira Sly as recommended by Statewide Services (6-0)

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

The Committee will approve minutes from three November meetings. It will discuss possible funding for restoring gates and panels at the Irvine Park cat exhibit and for purchasing voting booths and election signage. It will also review the status of the 2026 budget process and department budget requests, with possible recommendations to the Council.

• Approve minutes from November 18, 2025
• Approve minutes from November 19, 2025
• Approve minutes from November 25, 2025
• Discuss funding for restoration of gates and panels for the Irvine Park cat exhibit
• Discuss funding for purchase of voting booths and election signage

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the November 18, 19 and 25, 2025 meetings. It recommended the council approve $16,650 to restore gates and panels for the Irvine Park cat exhibit, funded from reserves or the current budget. It also approved up to $4,000 for voting booths and election signage using unspent election inspector wages. Finally, it recommended council funding for five positions approved by Committee #2, using omitted budget funds to fully fund a Police Department part‑time position (5‑aye, 1‑no, motion carried).

• Approved minutes from Nov 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approve $16,650 Irvine Park cat exhibit restoration (all aye)
• Approved purchase of voting booths and election signage up to $4,000 (all aye)
• Recommended Council approve funding for five positions, using omitted budget funds for Police part‑time position (5‑aye, 1‑no, motion carried)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

Committee #2 will review the city’s 2026 department personnel requests and consider possible recommendations to the City Council. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Review 2026 department personnel requests (possible recommendations to Council)
• Adjournment

The Committee reviewed a list of 2026 personnel requests for multiple city departments but recorded no action taken on any of them. A motion to adjourn was made by Nadreau and seconded by Marr, and all present voted aye, so the meeting was adjourned at 8:47 am. No other decisions were made.

• No action taken on 2026 department personnel requests
• Motion to adjourn carried (all present voted aye)

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

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater Committee will discuss the 2026 budget process and review preliminary department budget requests. The committee may also make recommendations to the Council regarding funding for specific Parks & Recreation projects.

• Review of 2026 budget process and preliminary budget data
• Funding for wireless access point replacement in Parks & Recreation Department
• Funding for restoration of gates and panels for the Irvine Park cat exhibit

The committee voted to recommend that the City Council approve $423 from the Data Processing Account to replace the wireless access point in the Parks & Recreation Department. The motion passed with all present voting aye. The committee took no action on the proposed restoration of gates and panels for the Irvine Park cat exhibit, deferring further discussion. No decisions were made regarding the 2026 budget process.

• Recommend Council approve $423 for wireless access point (all present voting aye, motion carried)
• No action taken on Irvine Park cat exhibit gates and panels restoration (discussion deferred)
• No action taken on 2026 budget process (discussion only)
• Adjournment motion carried (all present voting aye)

Board of Public Works

The Chippewa Falls Board of Public Works will first approve the minutes from its November 10, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss a development agreement with Gen3 Properties, LLC for the Willow Creek Phase 5 project and make a recommendation to the Common Council. The meeting will end with adjournment.

• Approve minutes of the November 10, 2025 Board of Public Works meeting
• Consider Development Agreement with Gen3 Properties, LLC for Willow Creek Phase 5 development (recommendation to Common Council)
• Adjournment

The Board of Public Works approved the minutes from the November 10 meeting. It then voted to recommend that the Common Council approve the development agreement with Gen3 Properties for the Willow Creek Phase V project, including added snow‑management language. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes of the November 10 Board of Public Works meeting (all present aye)
• Recommended Common Council approve the Willow Creek Phase V development agreement with Gen3 Properties (all present aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (all present aye)

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

The Committee will discuss funding for ballistic windows, taser units, and evidence lockers at the Police Department. The group will also review preliminary budget data for 2026. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Discuss funding for ballistic windows at Police Department
• Discuss funding for Police Department taser units and evidence lockers
• Review preliminary budget data for 2026

The committee voted to recommend the City Council approve the purchase of Level 5 ballistic windows for the Police Department, costing no more than $85,341 and to be funded from unspent wages or reserves. It also approved a recommendation to purchase taser units, batteries and training cartridges for up to $4,430.80 from the Police Department budget. No action was taken on the evidence‑locker proposal or the 2026 budget review. The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 am.

• Recommend Council approve Level 5 ballistic windows purchase up to $85,341 (unanimous)
• Recommend Council approve taser units purchase up to $4,430.80 (unanimous)
• No action taken on evidence‑locker proposal (tabled)
• No action taken on 2026 budget discussion (tabled)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will hold a closed session to conduct Fire Department interviews for firefighter/paramedic positions, review applications for Fire Chief, and discuss personnel issues. The meeting also includes a call to order, approval of minutes, and other new business. The commission may return to the open session after the closed session.

• Closed session to conduct Fire Department interviews for FF/Paramedic positions (1st interview 5:40 pm, 2nd interview 6:00 pm, 3rd interview 6:20 pm)
• Review of Fire Chief applications
• Discussion of Fire Department personnel issues
• Approval of minutes from prior meeting

The commission approved the minutes of the September 29, 2025 meeting. It entered a closed session to discuss fire department personnel matters, reviewed 14 fire chief applications, and then returned to open session. The commission approved conditional offers of employment for firefighter/paramedic candidates #1 and #2 and placed candidate #3 on an eligibility list, all with unanimous aye votes.

• Approved September 29, 2025 meeting minutes (all present voting aye)
• Entered closed session to discuss fire department personnel matters (all present voting aye)
• Returned to open session (all present voting aye)
• Approved conditional offers of employment for firefighter/paramedic candidates #1 and #2 (all present voting aye)
• Placed firefighter/paramedic candidate #3 on eligibility list expiring July 8, 2026 (all present voting aye)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The Committee will discuss employee certification levels, weekend work pay proposals, and recruitment pay rates for wastewater positions. Recommendations will be made to the City Council.

• Discuss Water and Wastewater employee certification levels and compensation
• Discuss Wastewater Department weekend work and overtime pay proposal
• Discuss pay range for Wastewater Supervisor recruitment
• Discuss pay rate for Wastewater Department Operator vacancy
• Approval of minutes from November 11, 2025 meeting

The committee approved several personnel actions, including moving forward with certification level and compensation recommendations for water and wastewater employees. It also recommended that the Council approve overtime pay for weekend work in the Wastewater Department. Additional approvals were made to post pay ranges for the Wastewater Supervisor and Operator positions.

• Approved recommendation to move forward with certification levels and compensation for Water and Wastewater employees (motion carried)
• Approved recommendation to switch to overtime pay for Wastewater Department weekend work (motion carried)
• Approved posting a Grade 15, Mid‑Point‑Max pay range for the Wastewater Supervisor position (motion carried)
• Approved posting a pay range for the Wastewater Operator vacancy, including the anticipated 3% increase (motion carried)
• Approved the minutes from the November 11, 2025 meeting (motion carried)

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

The Committee will approve minutes from three recent meetings and consider a series of funding requests, including IT support, fire station equipment, water and wastewater staffing, and a Duck Pond contract. It will also receive an update on the 2026 budget process and preliminary department budget data.

• Funding for a new IT position at the County to prioritize the City’s IT services
• Funding for replacement of the wireless access point for Fire Station #2
• Funding for replacement of liners for downtown garbage cans
• Funding for replacement of recliners at Fire Stations #1 and #2
• Discussion of Duck Pond bid award notice and contract

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee approved a series of funding recommendations, ranging from IT support increases to equipment replacements for fire stations and the downtown area. It also recommended awarding the Irvine Park Duck Pond renovation contract to Pember Companies, Inc. for $100,800. All motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved minutes from November 6, 11 and 13, 2025 meetings (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve annual IT tech support increase $40,000 for 2026 and data‑center increase $2,000 (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve $423 to replace the wireless access point at Fire Station #2 (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve funding for Water and Wastewater employee certification compensation (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve funding for Wastewater Department weekend overtime proposal (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve $1,139.40 for replacement liners for downtown garbage cans (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve $4,360 for new recliners at Fire Stations #1 and #2 (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council award the Duck Pond Renovations contract to Pember Companies, Inc. for $100,800 (all present voting aye)

City Council

The Common Council will discuss several operational contracts, including shared ride taxi services and IT support. The body is also considering fee increases for licenses and special assessments, as well as a proposed employee appreciation stipend.

• Resolution #2025-31 to set compensation for Mayor and Alderpersons
• Proposed $1,000 employee appreciation stipend for full-time and permanent part-time staff
• Operating contract and lease agreement with Running Inc. for 2026-2027 Shared Ride Taxi Operations
• Proposed fee increase for Special Assessment Requests from $25 to $40
• Installation of 15 Level 5 ballistic windows at the Police Department by Rhom Construction

The council approved two full‑service retail sales applications allowing Infinity Beverages, LLC and Wisconsin Veteran Farm, LLC to sell wine and beer at the Chippewa Valley Bee Expo Christmas Market. It also adopted Resolution #2025‑30 authorizing a 2026‑2027 shared‑ride transit agreement with Running, Inc., and set compensation for the mayor and alderpersons. Additional actions included adopting the WisDOT Transportation Alternatives Program award, the 2026 BID operating budget, and several service contracts and fee increases.

• Approved Infinity Beverages, LLC liquor sales at market (all present aye)
• Approved Wisconsin Veteran Farm, LLC liquor sales at market (all present aye)
• Approved Resolution #2025‑29 WisDOT Transportation Alternatives Program award (all present aye)
• Approved Resolution #2025‑30 Shared Ride Transit Agreement with Running, Inc. (all present aye)
• Approved Resolution #2025‑31 Compensation for mayor and alderpersons (all present aye)
• Approved 2026 BID Operating Plan and Budget into city budget (all present aye)
• Approved Operating Contract with Running Inc. for 2026‑2027 Shared Ride Taxi Operations (all present aye)
• Approved Public Transit Lease Agreement with Running Inc. for Shared Ride Vans (all present aye)

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

The Committee will review preliminary information for the 2026 budget and discuss possible recommendations for the City Council. The meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2025, at 8:30 AM.

• Discuss 2026 budget process and preliminary information
• Review public notice requirements for the budget
• Possible recommendations to the City Council

The committee reviewed the draft public notice and the mayor’s budget directives, including a proposed 4% wage increase for police and fire by the end of 2026. No formal actions or approvals were taken on any budget items. A motion to adjourn was made and carried with all present voting aye.

• No action taken on budget recommendations
• Motion to adjourn carried (all present voting aye)

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will meet to review annual PE-300 reports regarding the performance and status of the City's active Tax Incremental Districts. The board will also vote on a resolution acknowledging the filing of these reports.

• Review of annual PE-300 Reports for active Tax Incremental Districts
• Resolution Acknowledging Filing of Annual Reports and Compliance with Annual Meeting Requirement
• Appointment of a public member
• Appointment of a Chairperson

Library Board

The Chippewa Falls Public Library Board will hold its regular meeting to review previous meeting minutes, approve agenda items, and discuss upcoming business such as the 2026 meeting schedule and behavior policy additions. A Zoom meeting with River Valley Architects is scheduled, and vouchers from the 2025 budget will be reviewed for payment after November 18. The board will enter a closed session to consider compensation changes for full‑time staff, part‑time staff, the director, and the administrative assistant (excluding Clerk I).

• Zoom meeting with River Valley Architects
• Disposition of minutes from the October 10, 2025 Board meeting
• Disposition of minutes from the October 1, 2025 Special Board meeting
• Disposition of vouchers to be paid from the 2025 budget after November 18, 2025
• Closed session to consider pay raises for full‑time staff, part‑time staff, director and administrative assistant

The Library Board approved the meeting agenda, prior meeting minutes, and vouchers from the 2025 budget. It also approved the 2026 meeting schedule and additions to the library behavior policy. The board moved discussion of staff pay raises to a closed session and then decided to table that consideration until after the city makes a decision on raises.

• Approved agenda (all present Voting Aye)
• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (all present Voting Aye)
• Approved October 1, 2025 special minutes (all present Voting Aye)
• Approved vouchers from 2025 budget after Nov 18 (all present Voting Aye)
• Approved 2026 Board of Trustees meeting schedule (all present Voting Aye)
• Approved behavior policy additions (all present Voting Aye)
• Moved staff pay raise discussion to closed session (all present Voting Aye)
• Tabled consideration of staff pay raises until after city decision (all present Voting Aye)

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

The Committee #4 will discuss an intergovernmental agreement for IT services and support from Chippewa County. Members will also review a proposal for a ballistic window at the Police Department and a summary of tours of city-owned buildings.

• Intergovernmental Agreement for IT services with annual charges of $91,711 (2026), $101,711 (2027), and $111,711 (2028)
• Proposal for installation of a ballistic window at the Police Department
• Review of tours of City Hall, Fire Station 2, Library, Police Department, and Spring Street Garage

The committee approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. It voted to recommend that the Council approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with Chippewa County for IT services and support, referring the funding question to Committee #1. It also recommended that the Council approve the Rhom Construction quote for 15 Level 5 ballistic windows at the Police Department, again referring funding to Committee #1. Finally, the committee asked Department Heads to review the building‑tour presentation, develop solutions, and include them in Capital Improvement Plans by February 15, 2026.

• Approved October 20, 2025 Committee #4 minutes (all present voting aye, motion carried)
• Recommended Council approve Intergovernmental IT Services Agreement with referral to Committee #1 for funding clarification (all present voting aye, motion carried)
• Recommended Council approve Rhom Construction quote for 15 ballistic windows at Police Department with referral to Committee #1 for funding (all present voting aye, motion carried)
• Recommended Council request Department Heads review building‑tour presentation, prepare solutions, and incorporate them into Capital Improvement Plans by Feb 15 2026 (all present voting aye, motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:53 pm (all present voting aye, motion carried)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration Committee will review minutes from two prior meetings and discuss potential changes to the Board of Public Works membership rules, a new City Administrator job description, and options for a 2025 employee bonus. No decisions are scheduled; recommendations may be sent to the full City Council.

• Amend City of Chippewa Falls Code of Ordinance Section 1.17 (Board of Public Works Membership)
• Develop job description for City Administrator position
• Discuss 2025 employee bonus options

The committee approved the minutes from the October 28 and October 30 meetings. It voted to recommend that the City Council change the Board of Public Works membership by moving the Finance Manager/Treasurer to an advisory role and adding one citizen member. It also recommended the Council approve an employee appreciation stipend starting at $1,000 for eligible staff, pending funding approval. Additional recommendations included approving the Mutual of Omaha voluntary employee benefits for 2026 and proceeding with the health‑insurance Option 4 plan and Oakleaf Direct Clinic.

• Approved minutes from October 28, 2025 (all present voting aye)
• Approved minutes from October 30, 2025 (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council change Board of Public Works membership: Finance Manager/Treasurer advisory, add citizen member (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve employee appreciation stipend starting at $1,000 for eligible staff (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve Mutual of Omaha voluntary employee benefit renewal for 2026 (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve health‑insurance Option 4 and implement Oakleaf Direct Clinic (all present voting aye)
• Approved minutes from October 14, 2025 (all present voting aye)

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

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee will review 2026 funding requests and consider several funding and fee proposals, including an employee bonus, a new city logo sign, print management services, security cameras at the southeast water tower, and fee increases for special assessments and alcohol/tobacco licensing. The committee will also discuss a proposal for appraisal maintenance services and the 2026 budget process. Recommendations from these discussions may be forwarded to the City Council.

• Funding for a 2025 employee bonus payment
• Funding for placing the new city logo on the sign outside City Hall
• Proposal from Access Security for installation of security cameras at the SE water tower
• Fee increase proposal for alcohol/tobacco licensing
• Proposal from Bowmar Appraisal, Inc. for maintenance assessing services for 2026 (with renewal options for 2027 and 2028)

The committee unanimously approved several funding recommendations for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year. It approved a $158,250 employee appreciation stipend, $1,670 for a new city logo on the City Hall sign, and a $5,372.65 security‑camera installation at the southeast water tower. The committee also approved a print‑management contract with Rhyme Printing, fee increases for special‑assessment letters, alcohol and tobacco licenses (including a $10 background fee and a $50 late fee), and a 2026 maintenance‑assessment service contract with Bowmar Appraisal.

• Approved $158,250 employee appreciation stipend (unanimous)
• Approved $1,670 funding for new city logo on City Hall sign (unanimous)
• Approved Rhyme Printing print‑management contract with optional add‑ons (unanimous)
• Approved $5,372.65 security‑camera installation at SE water tower (unanimous)
• Approved increase of Special Assessment Letter fee from $25 to $40 per request (unanimous)
• Approved increase of alcohol and tobacco license fees to statutory maximums plus $10 background fee per application (unanimous)
• Approved $50 late fee for overdue alcohol license applications (unanimous)
• Approved Bowmar Appraisal maintenance‑assessment services contract for 2026 with renewal options for 2027‑2028 (unanimous)

Park Board

The Chippewa Falls Park Board will approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting and then discuss several park-related items. Topics include bids for a duck pond, a draft outdoor recreation plan, the Marshall Park master plan, various donation accounts, and development of Adams Park. The board will also receive a recreation report and a directors report before adjourning.

• Discuss Duck Pond Bids
• Discuss Outdoor Recreation Plan Draft
• Discuss Marshall Park Master Plan
• Discuss Various Donation Accounts
• Discuss Adams Park Development

The board approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It accepted the base‑only bid from Pember Companies for the duck pond project. The board also approved claims totaling $115,917.03. The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (passed)
• Accepted Pember Companies base bid for duck pond (passed)
• Approved claims totaling $115,917.03 (passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:53 p.m. (passed)

Plan Commission

The Chippewa Falls Plan Commission will approve the minutes from its October 13 meeting and hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for a full‑service behavioral health campus proposed by Rogers Behavioral Health. The commission will then consider Resolution No. 2025‑06 granting the permit and review a plat of survey for part of Lot 1 on Certified Survey Map Number 3503, recommending it to the Common Council. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve minutes of the October 13, 2025 Plan Commission meeting
• Conduct public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit for Rogers Behavioral Health campus
• Consider Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. 2025‑06 for Rogers Behavioral Health
• Consider plat of survey for part of Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map Number 3503 and recommend to Common Council
• Adjournment

The commission approved the minutes from the October 13 meeting. It then approved Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. 2025-06 for Rogers Behavioral Health, adding two conditions: a 13‑foot secure outdoor enclosure and a requirement that an adjoining lot remain with its owner if sold. The commission also acknowledged that the plat of survey creates a non‑conforming lot and recommended council approval. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved October 13 minutes (9‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit with 13‑ft fence condition (9‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit with lot‑retention condition (9‑0)
• Acknowledged plat creates non‑conforming lot and recommended council approval (9‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (9‑0)

Board of Public Works

The Chippewa Falls Board of Public Works will approve the minutes from its October 27, 2025 meeting. It will then consider a Development Agreement with Gen3 Properties, LLC for the Willow Creek Phase 5 project and make a recommendation to the Common Council. The board will also consider a TAP Application Resolution and make a recommendation to the Common Council before adjourning.

• Approve minutes of the October 27, 2025 Board of Public Works meeting
• Consider Development Agreement with Gen3 Properties, LLC for Willow Creek Phase 5
• Consider TAP Application Resolution and recommend to Common Council
• Adjournment

The Board approved the minutes from the October 27 meeting unanimously. A discussion was held on the Willow Creek V development, but no action was taken. The Board voted to recommend that the Common Council approve a resolution supporting the Transportation Alternatives Program submission, contingent on Committee #1 approval.

• Approved minutes of Oct 27 Board of Public Works meeting (all present voting aye)
• No action taken on Willow Creek V development discussion (no vote recorded)
• Recommended Common Council approve TAP support resolution contingent on Committee #1 approval (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (all present voting aye)

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

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee will approve minutes from two prior meetings. It will review 2026 funding requests and discuss the costs of online payment processing, including fees and tablet purchases. The committee will also discuss setting compensation for the mayor and alderpersons elected in April 2026 and 2027, and provide an update on the 2026 budget process.

• Approve minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes from the October 30, 2025 meeting
• Review 2026 funding requests from various organizations
• Discuss costs of online payments, fees, and tablet purchases for on‑site processing
• Discuss compensation for mayor and alderpersons elected in April 2026 and 2027

The committee approved the minutes from the October 28 and 30 meetings. It recommended the City place $180 in the pay services account and charge a 3% processing fee for online transactions. It also recommended adjusting the mayor's salary to $15,000 annually and alderpersons' salary to $5,000 annually, with an extra $500 for the Council President, effective with the 2026 and 2027 spring elections. All motions passed with all present voting aye.

• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (all present voting aye)
• Approved October 30, 2025 minutes (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council place $180 in pay services account and charge 3% online transaction fee (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council adjust mayor salary to $15,000 annually and alderperson salary to $5,000 annually, plus $500 for Council President (all present voting aye)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the City's snow removal policy and the City Administrator position. The meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2025, at 9:00 am in City Hall.

• Discuss City's Snow Removal Policy
• Discuss City Administrator position
• Review snow plowing priorities and thresholds

The Committee discussed the City’s snow removal policy and directed Director of Public Works/Utility Manager Cesafsky to revise the policy to state that snow operations begin when accumulation reaches three inches or at the on‑call manager’s discretion. The Committee also discussed adding a City Administrator, instructing the HR Generalist to prepare a job description for review by Committee #2. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 a.m. was carried with all present voting aye.

• Directed Public Works to revise snow policy to define start at 3 inches (no vote)
• Instructed HR to draft City Administrator job description for Committee #2 (no vote)
• Motion to adjourn at 10:40 a.m. carried (all present voting aye)

City Council

The Chippewa Falls Common Council will approve minutes from the October 21 meeting and consider several applications, including a street use permit for horse‑drawn wagon rides and a temporary Class B beer license for a Knights of Columbus event. The council will discuss multiple financial items such as retrofitting an election trailer (up to $15,000), a YMCA payment of $7,491, a battery backup purchase of $79.59, and a new paver purchase not to exceed $490,000. A key agenda item is Resolution #2025-28, which would authorize pedestrian facilities along South Avenue between Park Avenue and Woodward Avenue. The council will also address a recommendation to appoint a member to Chippewa County’s Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee and other new business items.

• Resolution #2025-28 to establish pedestrian facilities along South Avenue (Park Ave — Woodward Ave)
• Street Use Permit for horse‑drawn wagon rides Dec 2‑4, 9‑11, 16‑18 from Leinie’s parking lot to Irvine Park
• Temporary Class “B” beer license for Knights of Columbus event on Nov 6 at 236 Pumphouse Road
• Discussion to retrofit election trailer, cost not to exceed $15,000
• Discussion to purchase new paver, cost not to exceed $490,000

The council approved a series of financial and operational actions, including a $490,000 commitment for a new paver, a $7,491 YMCA payment, and the purchase of cardiac monitors. It also adopted Resolution #2025-28 to create pedestrian facilities along South Avenue and approved a street use permit for horse‑drawn wagon rides and a temporary Class B beer license. Additional motions authorized research on a FEMA grant, appointed a council member to a county EMS study committee, and approved city claims totaling $779,789.91. All motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved Resolution #2025-28 establishing pedestrian facilities on South Avenue (aye)
• Approved Street Use Permit for horse‑drawn wagon rides Dec 2‑4, 9‑11, 16‑18 (aye)
• Approved Temporary Class “B” beer license for Knights of Columbus event Nov 6 (aye)
• Approved purchase of new paver up to $490,000 in 2026 borrowing (aye)
• Approved retrofitting election trailer up to $15,000 (aye)
• Approved $7,491 payment to YMCA for pool operation losses (aye)
• Approved $79.59 funding for Erickson Park battery backup (aye)
• Approved city claims totaling $779,789.91 (aye)

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

The joint Committee #1 (Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater) and Committee #2 (Labor Negotiations, Personnel, Policy & Administration) will meet on Oct. 30, 2025. They will discuss health insurance renewal options for 2026 and how to fund them, and may develop recommendations for the City Council. The meeting will end with an adjournment.

• Discussion of health insurance renewal options for 2026
• Consideration of funding mechanisms for the 2026 health insurance plan
• Potential recommendations to the City Council on health insurance

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The Committee will approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It will discuss using Mutual of Omaha for voluntary employee benefits, including dental and vision, for 2026 and consider health‑insurance provider renewal options for 2026. The Committee will also review the pay study status and explore options for a 2025 employee bonus, with possible recommendations to the Council.

• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of using Mutual of Omaha for voluntary employee benefits for 2026 (dental and vision)
• Discussion of health‑insurance provider renewal options for 2026
• Discussion of status, review, and implementation of the pay study
• Discussion of options for a 2025 employee bonus

The committee approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It voted to recommend that the Council approve the Mutual of Omaha voluntary employee benefit renewal for 2026. No action was taken on the health‑insurance plan, the pay‑study implementation, or the employee‑bonus options. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve Mutual of Omaha voluntary employee benefit renewal for 2026 (all present voting aye)
• No action taken on health‑insurance plan renewal discussion
• No action taken on pay‑study implementation discussion
• No action taken on employee‑bonus options discussion
• Adjourned meeting (all present voting aye)

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

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee will review and discuss funding for several city initiatives. Topics include an employee bonus payment, a pay study, an election storage trailer purchase, YMCA payment under the Aquatic Center Agreement, a battery backup for Erickson Park, an AT&T lease extension for the South Tower, a new street paver, cardiac monitors, and health insurance options for 2026. The committee will make possible recommendations to the City Council on each item. The meeting will also approve minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting.

• Discuss funding for a 2025 employee bonus payment
• Discuss funding for items related to the election storage trailer purchase
• Discuss payment to YMCA per the Aquatic Center Agreement for the 2025 season
• Discuss funding for Erickson Park battery backup
• Discuss AT&T lease agreement extension for the South Tower

The committee approved the minutes from the October 14 meeting and recommended several funding actions to the council, including a $15,000 election trailer retrofit, a $7,491 payment to the YMCA for pool losses, a $79.59 battery backup for Erickson Park, a $490,000 commitment to buy a new street paver in 2026, and the purchase of two cardiac monitors at $65,503.83 each. All motions were carried with all present voting aye. The meeting adjourned at 9:57 am.

• Approved minutes from Oct 14, 2025 meeting (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve retrofitting election trailer up to $15,000 (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve $7,491 YMCA pool loss payment (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve $79.59 Erickson Park battery backup (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council commit to purchase new street paver in 2026 borrowing up to $490,000 (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve purchase of two cardiac monitors at $65,503.83 each (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:57 am (all present voting aye)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will approve the minutes from its August 11 and September 22 meetings. It will consider the Korger Heights Addition stormwater study and make a recommendation to the Common Council. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve minutes of the August 11, 2025 Board of Public Works meeting
• Approve minutes of the September 22, 2025 Board of Public Works meeting
• Consider Korger Heights Addition stormwater study and recommend action to the Common Council
• Adjournment

The Board approved the minutes of the August 11 and September 22, 2025 meetings, with all present voting aye. It then voted to recommend that the Common Council direct the Engineering Department to continue pursuing a FEMA grant for the Korger Heights stormwater issue and to contact the farmland owner about a possible sale or easement. All present voted aye, except Finance Manager Lynne Bauer who recused herself. The meeting was adjourned with an aye vote.

• Approved August 11, 2025 minutes (all aye)
• Approved September 22, 2025 minutes (all aye)
• Recommended Common Council direct Engineering to pursue FEMA grant and contact farmland owner for sale or easement (aye, Bauer recused)
• Adjourned meeting (all aye)

City Council

The Chippewa Falls Common Council will approve minutes from the October 7 meeting and consider several applications and ordinances. Items include two resolutions authorizing the issuance of $4,220,000 and $2,122,000 general‑obligation promissory notes, an ordinance setting response‑time standards for the Police Chief and Fire Chief, and multiple street‑use permits and grant‑related discussions. The council will also discuss a beer‑garden variance, a liquor‑license extension, and contracts with the Humane Association and the West Central Drug Task Force.

• Resolution #2025-26 authorizing issuance and sale of $4,220,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025A
• Resolution #2025-27 authorizing issuance and sale of $2,122,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025B
• Ordinance #2025-17 establishing response‑time requirements for the City Police Chief and Fire Chief
• Street Use Permit for Santa’s Arrival on Nov 28, 2025 using W Spring Street and N Bridge Street
• Beer Garden variance renewal for the Market on River for the remainder of the current license year

The council approved Ordinance #2025‑17 establishing response‑time standards for the police chief and fire chief. It also approved Resolutions #2025‑26 and #2025‑27 authorizing the issuance and sale of $4,160,000 and $2,122,000 in general‑obligation promissory notes. Additional approvals included matching funds for a fire‑grant, purchase of a Jaws of Life cutter, a Parks and Recreation credit card, a beer‑garden variance, a liquor‑license extension, a contract with the Humane Association, and an agreement with the West Central Drug Task Force. All motions carried with votes recorded.

• Ordinance #2025‑17 (response‑time standards) approved – aye: Nadreau, Hull, Dixon, Normand, Monarski, Kiefer, Marr
• Resolution #2025‑26 (issuance of $4,160,000 GO notes) approved – aye: Hull, Kiefer, Marr, Dixon, Nadreau, Normand, Monarski
• Resolution #2025‑27 (issuance of $2,122,000 GO notes) approved – aye: Kiefer, Nadreau, Normand, Monarski, Marr, Hull, Dixon
• Matching funds $3,700 for Assistance to Firefighters Grant approved – aye: Monarski, Nadreau, Normand, Kiefer, Marr, Hull, Dixon
• Purchase of Jaws of Life cutter and batteries approved – aye: Nadreau, Marr, Hull, Dixon, Normand, Monarski, Kiefer
• Parks & Recreation credit card with $2,500 limit approved – aye: Kiefer, Marr, Hull, Dixon, Nadreau, Normand, Monarski
• Beer Garden variance for Market on River approved – aye: all present
• Six‑month extension of Blue Marble Pub liquor license approved – aye: all present

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

The Committee #4 meeting will first approve the minutes from the September 29, 2025 session. It will then discuss how to conduct on‑site inspections of City buildings, including tracking condition and preventative maintenance, and consider possible recommendations to the City Council. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve minutes of the September 29, 2025 Committee #4 meeting
• Discuss process for on‑site inspections of City buildings and potential recommendations to Council
• Adjournment

The Committee approved the minutes of the September 29, 2025 meeting with all present voting aye. It decided to conduct informational tours of City Hall, Fire Station 2, the Library, Police Department, and Spring Street Garage on Monday, November 3, with no directives or actions taken during the tours. No other actions were taken and the meeting was adjourned at 2:04 pm.

• Approved September 29, 2025 meeting minutes (all present voting aye)
• Scheduled informational building tours for November 3 (no action taken during tours)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:04 pm (all present voting aye)

Library Board

The Library Board approved the floating holidays policy for 2026. The board also approved vouchers from the 2025 budget to be paid after October 21, 2025. All motions were carried with unanimous votes from members present.

• Approved floating holidays for 2026 (all present Voting Aye)
• Approved vouchers to be paid from the 2025 budget after Oct 21, 2025 (all present Voting Aye)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (all present Voting Aye)
• Approved September 10, 2025 Board minutes (all present Voting Aye)
• Approved September 17, 2025 Special Board minutes (all present Voting Aye)
• Approved September 22, 2025 Special Board minutes (all present Voting Aye)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The Labor Negotiations, Personnel, Policy & Administration Committee will review a draft holiday pay policy for non-union employees. The body will also discuss the City Administrator position and the status of a pay study. Possible recommendations from these discussions may be sent to the Council.

• Draft holiday pay policy for non-union employees
• City Administrator position
• Pay study status and implementation steps

The committee approved the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting, with all present voting aye. They discussed a draft holiday pay policy, the City Administrator position, and the pay study but took no action on any of those items. The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 am after a motion carried unanimously.

• Approved October 2, 2025 meeting minutes (all present aye)
• No action taken on draft holiday pay policy
• No action taken on City Administrator position discussion
• No action taken on pay study status discussion
• Adjourned meeting at 8:53 am (all present aye)

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

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater Committee will review several funding requests and policy revisions. The body will discuss items including fire department equipment and assessment services before making possible recommendations to the Council.

• Funding for non-union employee holiday pay policy revisions
• Draft Request for Proposals for future assessment services
• Matching funds for Fire Department Assistance to Firefighters grant
• Purchase of electric Hurst Jaws of Life tool and batteries for Fire Department
• Parks & Recreation Department request for a department credit card

The committee approved obligating up to $3,700 to match a $77,578.60 Assistance to Firefighters Grant. It also approved purchasing a Jaws of Life cutter tool and batteries for $3,860.71 from the fire department budget. Additional actions included directing a forestry RFP, approving a $2,500 credit limit for the Parks & Recreation department, and approving the meeting minutes.

• Approved obligating up to $3,700 matching funds for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (all present voting aye)
• Approved purchase of a Jaws of Life cutter tool and batteries for $3,860.71 (all present voting aye)
• Directed the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Director to develop an RFP for forestry work (all present voting aye)
• Approved a Parks & Recreation department credit card with a $2,500 limit (all present voting aye)
• Approved minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting (all present voting aye)

Park Board

The Park Board will meet to approve minutes and claims, discuss special event applications, and review a proposal for a new trail at Hurd Park.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 Park Board minutes
• Review of special event applications
• Proposal for new trail at Hurd Park
• Discussion of Native Wildflower bridge and stone steps
• Approval of claims

The board approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. It approved a proposal to develop a new loop trail in Hurd Park. It authorized a donation‑funded project to improve stone steps at Flag Hill up to $10,000. It approved park expense claims totaling $128,229.96.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved development of new trail at Hurd Park (motion passed)
• Approved project to improve stone steps at Flag Hill up to $10,000 (motion passed)
• Approved park expense claims totaling $128,229.96 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:51 p.m. (motion passed)

Plan Commission

The Chippewa Falls Plan Commission will first approve the minutes from its August 11, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss and make a recommendation to the Common Council on a Conditional Use Permit application submitted by Rogers Behavioral Health. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve the minutes of the August 11, 2025 Plan Commission meeting
• Consider Conditional Use Permit for Rogers Behavioral Health and recommend action to the Common Council
• Adjourn the meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting. It then recommended that a public hearing be scheduled for Rogers Behavioral Health’s request for a Conditional Use Permit to build a hospital. Both motions passed with all present members voting aye.

• Approved August 11, 2025 minutes (all present voting aye)
• Recommended public hearing on Rogers Behavioral Health Conditional Use Permit (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (all present voting aye)

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

The Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee will approve the September 3 minutes and then discuss several items, including a variance request for the Wisconsin Farmers Union Service Association’s Market on River beer garden. Other topics include a possible action on Blue Marble Pub’s intoxicating liquor license, a contract with the Chippewa Humane Association, a cooperative agreement with the West Central Drug Task Force, and a police update on summer events.

• Variance request for Wisconsin Farmers Union Service Association (Market on River) beer garden under Code §12.03(6)
• Intoxicating liquor license discussion for Blue Marble Pub, LLC under Ordinance 12.03(12)
• Contract for services between Chippewa Humane Association and the City of Chippewa Falls
• Municipal Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement with the West Central Drug Task Force
• Police Department update on summer events and related safety

The Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee approved the variance for the Market on River beer garden to remain in effect for the rest of the current license year and to allow renewal applications. It also approved a six‑month extension of Blue Marble Pub’s intoxicating liquor license, the city’s contract with the Chippewa Humane Association, and the municipal agreement with the West Central Drug Task Force. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Market on River beer garden variance (all present voting aye)
• Approved six‑month extension of Blue Marble Pub liquor license (all present voting aye)
• Approved contract for services with Chippewa Humane Association (all present voting aye)
• Approved Municipal Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement with West Central Drug Task Force (all present voting aye)
• Approved minutes of the September 3, 2025 Committee #3 meeting (all present voting aye)

City Council

The council awarded a five‑year curbside recycling and marketing contract to GFL Environmental. It also approved several funding items, including a heavy‑duty mower, park road paving, a state highway agreement, bridge cost‑estimate work, ethernet upgrades, and fire‑truck tires. The General Claims totaling $1,856,652.89 were approved. All motions carried with unanimous aye votes from those present.

• Awarded five‑year recycling contract to GFL Environmental (Aye – Hull, Marr, Nadreau, Normand, Monarski, Kiefer)
• Approved purchase of heavy‑duty direct‑drive mower for Parks (Aye – Kiefer, Marr, Hull, Nadreau, Normand, Monarski)
• Approved funding for Park Road paving (Bear Exhibits to Bear Den Rd) (Aye – Kiefer, Marr, Hull, Nadreau, Normand, Monarski)
• Authorized Director of Public Works to execute State‑Let Highway Agreement (STH 178 – Olson‑Cashman) (Aye – Normand, Hull, Nadreau, Monarski, Kiefer, Marr)
• Approved up to $4,000 for CORRE bridge cost‑estimate studies (Aye – Nadreau, Kiefer, Marr, Hull, Normand, Monarski)
• Approved $742.11 for new Ethernet cables for IT network rack (Aye – Nadreau, Kiefer, Marr, Hull, Normand, Monarski)
• Approved $3,673.67 for new fire‑brush truck tires (Aye – Normand, Marr, Hull, Nadreau, Monarski, Kiefer)
• Approved General Claims totaling $1,856,652.89 (Aye – Kiefer, Nadreau, Normand, Monarski, Marr, Hull)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The Committee #2 will approve the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss a draft holiday pay policy for non-union employees and consider possible recommendations to the City Council. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve minutes from September 16, 2025 meeting
• Discuss draft holiday pay policy for non-union employees and possible recommendations to Council
• Adjourn the meeting

The committee approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to recommend the City Council adopt the updated Fire Chief job description and set a 45‑minute residency requirement for the position. It also recommended the posting range be Grade 18, Mid‑Point to Step G. The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 am.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve updated Fire Chief job description (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council set Fire Chief residency requirement at 45 minutes from city limits (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council set Fire Chief posting range at Grade 18, Mid‑Point to Step G (all present voting aye)
• Motion to set posting range at Grade 18, Mid‑Point to Max withdrawn
• Adjourned meeting at 8:22 am (all present voting aye)

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

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater Committee will meet to discuss funding for several city requests. The committee may make recommendations to the Council regarding holiday pay and equipment purchases.

• Funding for holiday pay policy
• Funding for Parks & Recreation cargo van shelving and wrap
• Funding for Fire Department brush truck tires

The committee approved the September 16 minutes and postponed the holiday‑pay funding discussion. It recommended the council approve up to $50,000 for shelving and a wrap on the Parks and Recreation cargo van. It also recommended the council approve $3,673.67 for new brush‑truck tires and fund the fire‑chief recruitment step‑difference from unspent wages. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (all present aye)
• Postponed holiday‑pay policy funding discussion (no action)
• Recommended council approve up to $50,000 for cargo‑van shelving and wrap (all present aye)
• Recommended council approve $3,673.67 for brush‑truck tire purchase (all present aye)
• Recommended council approve funding from unspent fire wages for fire‑chief step‑difference (all present aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:46 am (all present aye)

Library Board

The board approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It also voted to proceed with the previously approved library survey as presented. Both motions passed with all members present voting aye. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (all present Aye)
• Approved continuation of library survey (all present Aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all present Aye)

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

Committee #4 will approve the July 30 minutes and discuss several proposals. Items include a recommendation for a curbside recycling collection contract, strategies to increase recycling participation, a cooperative inspection services agreement with Chippewa County that costs $2,500 per year, an intergovernmental IT services agreement, and a municipal code provision on building inspections. The committee may forward recommendations to the City Council.

• Award recommendation for curbside recycling collection and marketing contract
• Cooperative Agreement for Inspection Services – City to pay Chippewa County $2,500 annually
• Intergovernmental Agreement for IT services and support between City and Chippewa County
• Discussion of citizen participation strategies for the recycling program
• Discussion of Municipal Code §2.21(4) for on‑site building inspections

The committee approved the July 30 minutes and recommended the City Council accept the bid from GFL Environmental for a five‑year curbside recycling collection and marketing contract. It also approved the cooperative inspection services agreement with Chippewa County, noting the service fee increase from $1,750 to $2,500 for the 2026 budget. The motion to approve the intergovernmental IT services agreement was withdrawn, so no action was taken on that item.

• Approved July 30, 2025 Committee #4 minutes (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council award five‑year recycling contract to GFL Environmental (all present voting aye)
• Approved Cooperative Agreement for Inspection Services, fee increase to $2,500 (all present voting aye)
• Motion to approve Intergovernmental IT Services Agreement withdrawn (no action taken)
• Discussion on recycling brochure improvements; no action taken
• Discussion on municipal building inspections; no action taken

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will approve the previous meeting’s minutes, receive updates from the police and fire departments, and hold a closed‑session discussion on the fire chief hiring process. No formal actions are listed beyond the closed‑session discussion.

• Approve minutes of the prior meeting
• Police Department update
• Fire Department update
• Closed‑session discussion of Fire Chief hiring process

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. A motion was carried to enter a closed session to discuss the fire chief hiring process under Wisconsin Statute Section 19.85(1)(c). After the closed session, the commission unanimously voted to return to open session and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss fire chief hiring (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:18 p.m.

Library Board

The Chippewa Falls Public Library Board approved the 2026 library budget with all six members voting aye. The board also approved a request for two additional full‑time positions and a 15‑hour‑per‑week Clerk I. The corrected public survey was accepted. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 2026 Library budget as presented (6 aye)
• Approved request for 2 full‑time positions and a 15‑hour/week Clerk I (6 aye)
• Accepted corrected Public Survey (6 aye)
• Approved meeting agenda (6 aye)
• Adjourned meeting (6 aye)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review requests for a new school zone on 1st Avenue and a sidewalk walk order. The board will also evaluate the city's snow removal policy and plow map for potential updates.

• Proposed school zone on 1st Avenue from Sumac Drive to Whispering Pine Drive for Veritas Classical Academy
• Walk order for sidewalk at 1321 W. Willow Street with an estimated cost of $3,105.00
• Petition to vacate an unpaved alley south of Lots 1, 2, and 3 of Block 1 for the Hillcrest Park Addition
• Review of Snow Policy and snow plow map for alterations
• Update on the 2026 LSL application and program

The Board of Public Works voted to issue a walk order for 1321 W. Willow Street, to create a school zone area with two 15 mph signs on 1st Avenue, and to recommend that the Common Council approve a resolution to vacate the unpaved alley along the south side of Lots 1‑3, Block 1, pending verification of access and utilities. All three motions were carried with all present members voting aye. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Issue walk order for 1321 W. Willow Street – motion carried, all present voting aye
• Create school zone area and install two 15 mph signs on 1st Avenue – motion carried, all present voting aye
• Recommend Common Council approve resolution to vacate unpaved alley along south side of Lots 1‑3, Block 1, after verifying access and utilities – motion carried, all present voting aye

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The Committee #2 will review a draft holiday pay policy for non-union employees and consider recommendations for the City Council. The meeting will also cover the approval of previous minutes.

• Approval of September 4, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of draft holiday pay policy for non-union employees

The committee approved the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting. It voted to recommend that the City Council adopt a holiday‑pay policy that would pay non‑union general employees twice their regular rate for scheduled holiday work and three times for unscheduled emergency call‑ins. The committee directed HR Generalist Sarah Loff to rewrite the policy language and return it for further discussion, and asked Committee #1 to review the fiscal impact. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 am.

• Approved minutes from September 4, 2025 (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve holiday pay: 2× regular for scheduled, 3× for unscheduled emergency call‑ins (all present voting aye)
• Directed HR Generalist Sarah Loff to reword the policy and bring it back for further discussion (all present voting aye)
• Requested Committee #1 review the fiscal impact of the holiday pay policy (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned at 9:05 am (all present voting aye)

City Council

The Chippewa Falls Common Council will consider several zoning ordinance amendments for parcels in the Summit Ridge Plat and along Chippewa Mall Drive, as well as resolutions authorizing the sale of approximately $4,220,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes (Series 2025A) and $1,004,000 in a Note Anticipation Note (Series 2025B). Additional items include discussions on City Hall elevator repairs, the City logo, and a First Amendment to a development agreement. The meeting also includes routine committee reports and applications for permits and temporary alcohol licenses.

• Ordinance #2025-13: rezoning multiple parcels from commercial/residential districts to Public and Institutional District
• Ordinance #2025-14: rezoning the same parcels in the opposite direction (Public and Institutional to commercial/residential)
• Ordinance #2025-15: rezoning parcels on Chippewa Mall Drive from Not Zoned to C-2 General Commercial District
• Resolution #2025-24: sale of approximately $4,220,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025A
• Resolution #2025-25: sale of approximately $1,004,000 Note Anticipation Note, Series 2025B

The Common Council adopted four ordinances that re‑zone several parcels in the Summit Ridge Plat and annexed 1.6 acres from the Town of Eagle Point. It also approved two resolutions to sell general‑obligation notes totaling about $5.2 M for street, water, wastewater and storm‑water projects. Council members appointed Dan Dixon to fill the Fifth District vacancy and authorized funding for City Hall elevator repairs. Additional actions included adopting a fund‑balance policy, a new city logo, and approving the city’s claims.

• Approved Ordinance #2025-13 rezoning parcels to P‑1 Public and Institutional District (Roll Call Vote: Aye – Nadreau, Normand, Monarski, Kiefer, Marr, Hull)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-14 rezoning parcels to C‑2 General Commercial and other districts (Roll Call Vote: Aye – Normand, Hull, Nadreau, Monarski, Kiefer, Marr)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-15 rezoning parcels along Chippewa Mall Drive to C‑2 General Commercial (Roll Call Vote: Aye – Hull, Nadreau, Normand, Monarski, Kiefer, Marr)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-16 annexing 1.6‑acre territory from the Town of Eagle Point (Roll Call Vote: Aye – Normand, Nadreau, Monarski, Kiefer, Marr, Hull)
• Approved Resolution #2025-24 authorizing sale of approximately $4,220,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes (Roll Call Vote: Aye – Nadreau, Kiefer, Marr, Hull, Normand, Monarski)
• Approved Resolution #2025-25 authorizing sale of approximately $1,004,000 Note Anticipation Note (Roll Call Vote: Aye – Monarski, Hull, Nadreau, Normand, Kiefer, Marr)
• Appointed Dan Dixon to fill the Fifth District Council vacancy (Roll Call Vote: Aye – Hull, Nadreau, Normand, Kiefer; No – Marr, Monarski)
• Approved funding for City Hall elevator repairs from budget or reserves (Roll Call Vote: Aye – Kiefer, Marr, Hull, Nadreau, Normand, Monarski)

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

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater Committee will discuss several funding requests for city departments. The committee may make recommendations to the Council regarding equipment purchases and infrastructure projects.

• Funding for Park Road Paving from Bear Exhibits to Bear Den Road
• State/Municipal Financial Agreement for STH 179 (Olson Drive-Cashman Drive) highway project
• Funding for CORRE to complete cost estimates for 3 city bridges
• Parks & Recreation requests for a heavy duty direct drive mower and a new ski trail groomer
• Funding for a new city logo and CDW-G quote for IT network rack Ethernet cables

The committee approved several funding recommendations, including a heavy‑duty mower for Parks & Recreation, $45,000 for park road paving, and up to $4,000 for bridge cost estimates. It also authorized the Director of Public Works to sign the State‑Municipal agreement for the Olson‑Cashman highway project and approved $742.11 for new Ethernet cables. All motions passed with all present voting aye.

• Approved minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve purchase of a heavy‑duty mower, covering a $2,155 shortfall from budget or reserves (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve $45,000 park road paving funding from reserves with 2026 borrowing reimbursement (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the State‑Municipal agreement for the Olson‑Cashman highway project (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve up to $4,000 for CORRE bridge cost estimates, funded from current budget, omitted budget, or reserves (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve $742.11 for new Ethernet cables for the IT network rack, funded from franchise fees, omitted budget, current budget, or reserves (all present voting aye)

Library Board

The Board approved its agenda for the meeting. It then approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting and authorized payment vouchers from the 2025 budget after September 16, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

• Approved agenda (All present Voting Aye)
• Approved minutes of August 13, 2025 (All present Voting Aye)
• Approved vouchers to be paid from the 2025 budget after September 16, 2025 (All present Voting Aye)
• Adjourned meeting (All present Voting Aye)

Park Board

The Chippewa Falls Park Board meeting on September 9, 2025 will consider several agenda items. Board members will discuss additional services from CBS2 and the Thorpe Foundation, hear a recreation report and a directors report, and approve any pending claims. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Discuss Additional Services from CBS2
• Discuss Thorpe Foundation
• Recreation Report
• Directors Report
• Approve Claims

The board approved the August 12, 2025 minutes. It amended the CBS2 agreement to include a bidding phase costing $4,800 and additional survey work costing $457, with the money coming from Irvine Park donations. The board also approved claims totaling $55,745.87.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Amended CBS2 agreement to add $4,800 bidding phase and $457 survey work (funded by Irvine Park donations) (motion passed)
• Approved claims in the amount of $55,745.87 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The Labor Negotiations, Personnel, Policy & Administration Committee will meet to review a draft Fund Balance Policy and the potential implementation of a new city logo. The committee may make recommendations on these items to the City Council.

• Draft Fund Balance Policy
• Implementation of a new city logo

The committee approved the minutes from the August 22, 2025 meeting. It voted to recommend that the City Council adopt the City of Chippewa Falls Fund Balance Policy with a title to be added by Committee #1. It also recommended that the Council approve moving forward with implementation of the new city logo, with Committee #1 to determine any financial impacts.

• Approved minutes from August 22, 2025 meeting (all aye)
• Recommended Council approve Fund Balance Policy with title addition (all aye)
• Motion to approve new logo implementation died for lack of a second
• Recommended Council approve implementing new logo with Committee #1 to assess financial impacts (2 aye, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (all aye)

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

The Committee will review minutes, discuss a DNR urban forestry grant, and consider renewing a contract with the Chamber of Commerce regarding room taxes. The group will also discuss funding for City Hall elevator repairs.

• Approval of August 22, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of DNR Urban Forestry Grant authorization
• Discussion of Chamber of Commerce room tax contract renewal
• Discussion of City Hall elevator repair funding

The committee approved the minutes from the August 22, 2025 meeting. It recommended that the Council approve an authorizing resolution for the DNR Urban Forestry Grant. It also recommended that the Council approve funding of roughly $4,500 for City Hall elevator repairs, using any available budget source. No action was taken on the room‑taxes contract renewal.

• Approved minutes from Aug 22, 2025 (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve authorizing resolution for DNR Urban Forestry Grant (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve City Hall elevator repair funding (~$4,500) from current, omitted, or reserve funds (all present voting aye)
• No action taken on renewal of room‑taxes contract with Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

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

The Transportation, Construction, Public Safety and Traffic Committee will review public hearing results regarding the use of Flock Safety Cameras. The body will also discuss Municipal Code §7.09(3)(c) concerning 30-minute parking restrictions.

• Discussion of Flock Safety Cameras and potential recommendations to the Council
• Review of Municipal Code §7.09(3)(c) regarding 30-minute parking restrictions

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting and the June 16, 2025 meeting. Discussion of Flock Safety cameras was postponed to the November meeting, and the alternate‑side parking proposal was deferred pending a public information meeting. The committee then adjourned.

• Approved July 21, 2025 Committee #3 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 16, 2025 Committee #3 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed Flock Safety camera discussion to November (no action)
• Deferred alternate‑side parking recommendation pending public meeting (no action)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

City Council

The Chippewa Falls Common Council will meet to decide on four zoning ordinances, consider alcohol license applications, and discuss funding for transit, pool repairs, and traffic signals. The meeting also includes reports from city committees and a closed session on tax increment financing.

• First readings of Ordinances #2025-13, #2025-14, #2025-15, and #2025-16 (rezoning parcels near Chippewa Crossing Boulevard and Chippewa Mall Drive)
• Consideration of Class B beer/wine temporary alcohol licenses for Notre Dame Church and Chippewa Youth Hockey Association
• Discussion on issuing RFP for Chippewa Falls Shared Ride Transit
• Approval of $36,755 for acid wash and caulk work at BFW Outdoor Pool
• Approval of $146,894 for traffic signal cabinets and $10,768.75 for a new book drop container

The council approved temporary alcohol beverage licenses for Notre Dame Church and the Chippewa Youth Hockey Association. It adopted the 2025 borrowing plan, funded pool repairs, purchased traffic signal cabinets, and approved a new Code of Conduct Policy. The council also approved the Development Agreement with HPE and authorized the mayor to sign it. Claims totaling $802,319.22 were approved.

• Approved Class B Beer and Wine Temporary Alcohol License for Notre Dame Church – all present voting aye, motion carried
• Approved Class B Beer Temporary Alcohol License for Chippewa Youth Hockey Association – all present voting aye, motion carried
• Approved 2025 borrowing plan – Aye: Kiefer, Nadreau, Normand, Marr, Hull, motion carried
• Approved $36,755 pool acid wash and caulk funding – Aye: Normand, Hull, Nadreau, Kiefer, Marr, motion carried
• Approved purchase of traffic signal cabinets for $146,894 – Aye: Hull, Normand, Kiefer, Marr, Nadreau, motion carried
• Approved Code of Conduct Policy – Aye: Normand, Marr, Hull, Nadreau, Kiefer, motion carried
• Approved Development Agreement with HPE, authorizing mayor to sign – Aye: Kiefer, Normand, Marr, Hull, Nadreau, motion carried
• Approved city claims totaling $802,319.22 – Aye: Kiefer, Hull, Nadreau, Normand, Marr, motion carried

City Council

The Chippewa Falls Common Council will hold a special meeting to interview candidates for the Fourth District Council vacancy and may swear in a new alderperson. The meeting is open to the public and available via livestream.

• Interview candidates for Fourth District Council vacancy (remainder of term)
• Possible appointment and swearing-in of new alderperson

The City Council met on September 2, 2025. The agenda item was to interview candidates for the Fourth District council vacancy. No motions were adopted, denied, or tabled.

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The Labor Negotiations, Personnel, Policy & Administration Committee will review draft policies and a service contract. The body may make recommendations to the City Council regarding these items.

• Draft Code of Conduct Policy
• Draft Fund Balance Policy
• Contract for Services renewal with Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce regarding room taxes

The committee approved the minutes from the August 7 meeting. It voted to recommend that the Council approve the draft Code of Conduct Policy. It also voted to recommend that the Council approve a revised Contract for Services with the Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce on room taxes, adding attorney‑suggested changes and a 30‑day amendment to paragraph 8. The Fund Balance Policy was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved August 7, 2025 meeting minutes (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve Code of Conduct Policy (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve revised room‑tax contract with Chamber, adding attorney changes and 30‑day amendment (all present voting aye)
• No action taken on Fund Balance Policy (discussion only)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:40 am (all present voting aye)

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

The Committee will discuss financing plans for 2025 department requests and the borrowing process. It will also review funding requests for the BFW Outdoor Pool, City Hall elevator repairs, traffic signal cabinets, and Library book drop containers.

• Approval of minutes from August 7, 2025 meeting
• Discuss financing plan for 2025 department requests
• Discuss funding for BFW Outdoor Pool acid wash and caulk work
• Discuss funding for City Hall elevator repairs
• Discuss funding for traffic signal cabinets at 7 intersections

The Committee approved the minutes from the August 7 meeting and recommended the City Council adopt the borrowing plan presented by Ehlers. It also approved funding for pool acid‑wash work ($36,755), a Parks Department conference expense ($590), a new library book‑drop container ($10,768.75), and the purchase and installation of traffic signal cabinets ($146,894). No action was taken on the unauthorized City Hall elevator repair.

• Approved August 7 minutes (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve borrowing plan as presented (all present voting aye)
• Approved $36,755 for acid wash and caulk work at BFW Outdoor Pool (all present voting aye)
• Approved $590 for Parks Department arborist conference cost in 2026 budget (all present voting aye)
• Approved $146,894 purchase and installation of traffic signal cabinets (all present voting aye)
• Approved $10,768.75 purchase of new library book‑drop container (all present voting aye)
• No action taken on City Hall elevator repair issue (unauthorized $4,500 repair)
• Approved $4,500 unauthorized elevator repair noted but not acted upon (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Common Council will discuss several rezoning requests and the installation of stop signs at multiple intersections. The body will also consider various spending requests for city departments and riverfront retaining wall improvements.

• Ordinance #2025-12 to require stop signs at intersections including Dover St/Terrill St and Vine St/Woodward Ave
• Proposal from Dahlby Conservation Services for $62,000 for Chippewa Riverfront retaining wall improvements
• Annexation request by Joseph Kelly Properties, LLC for 1.6 acres at 7480 157th Street
• Purchase of two accessible wall mount changers for $6,497.33
• Rezoning requests for land between Summit Avenue and Chippewa Crossing Boulevard

The City Council approved a borrowing package for the City Clerk, Fire, Parks, Police and Street departments. It adopted Ordinance #2025-12 requiring new stop signs at six intersections and granted a temporary Class B alcohol license for a Knights of Columbus baseball tournament at Casper Park. The council authorized several public hearings to rezone land near Summit Avenue and approved the annexation of 1.6 acres from the Town of Eagle Point. It also ratified amendments to agreements with CDPG Developers and Mason Companies and approved multiple purchases and funding allocations.

• Approved borrowing items for City Clerk, Fire, Parks, Police, Street departments (All present voting aye)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-12 requiring stop signs at six intersections (Aye – Kiefer, Marr, Nadreau, Normand, Monarski)
• Approved temporary Class B alcohol license for Knights of Columbus tournament at Casper Park (All present voting aye)
• Approved public hearing to rezone land between Summit Ave and Chippewa Crossing Blvd to P-1 district (Aye – Nadreau, Kiefer, Marr, Normand, Monarski)
• Approved annexation of 1.6 acres from Town of Eagle Point to City (Aye – Nadreau, Marr, Normand, Monarski, Kiefer)
• Approved $62,000 retaining wall improvements at Chippewa Riverfront (Aye – Normand, Kiefer, Marr, Nadreau, Monarski)
• Approved purchase of two accessible wall‑mount changers for $6,497.33 (Aye – Nadreau, Normand, Monarski, Kiefer, Marr)
• Approved Third Amendment to Purchase Agreement with CDPG Developers (Aye – Nadreau, Kiefer, Marr, Normand, Monarski)

Library Board

The Chippewa Falls Public Library Board approved its agenda, several prior meeting minutes, and vouchers from the 2025 budget. In a closed session, the board recommended and then approved pursuing a firm to conduct a Library Space Needs Analysis. All votes were recorded as aye by the six members present.

• Approved agenda (all 6 members aye)
• Approved minutes of July 9, 2025 (all 6 members aye)
• Approved minutes of June 19, 2025 (all 6 members aye)
• Approved minutes of July 16, 2025 (all 6 members aye)
• Approved minutes of July 17, 2025 (all 6 members aye)
• Approved vouchers to be paid from 2025 budget after Aug 19 (all 6 members aye)
• Approved recommendation of firm for Library Space Needs Analysis (all 6 members aye)
• Approved pursuit of selected firm for Library Space Needs Analysis (all 6 members aye)

Park Board

The Chippewa Falls Park Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss donation account balances and large mammal exhibits, and receive a recreation report. The meeting will be held at the Irvine Park Activity Building.

• Approval of July 8, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of donation account balances
• Discussion of large mammal exhibits
• Recreation report
• Approval of claims

The Park Board approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. It accepted a $61,800 quote from Fischer Brothers to restore the tiger exhibit, with payment from the donations account. The board also approved claims totaling $64,409.07. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Accepted Fischer Brothers quote of $61,800 for tiger exhibit restoration (motion passed)
• Approved claims totaling $64,409.07 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:05 p.m. (motion passed)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to review a request from Jackie Boos of the Market on River Wisconsin Farmers Union Building. The request concerns the construction of a sidewalk, curb, gutter, and driveway location along River Street.

• Request by Jackie Boos for sidewalk, curb, gutter, and driveway construction along River Street

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting. No action was taken on the requested sidewalk and driveway work at the Market on River Wisconsin Farmers Union Building. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 21, 2025 Board of Public Works minutes (all present voting aye)
• No action taken on Market on River sidewalk and driveway request
• Adjourned meeting (all present voting aye)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider rezone petitions for the Summit Ridge Plat and parcels along Chippewa Mall Drive. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a request to increase the number of wireless antennae at 6 W Grand Avenue.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit to increase antennae from 2 to 12 at 6 W Grand Avenue
• Rezone petitions from CDPG for the Summit Ridge Plat
• Rezone petition from Toycen Addition, LLC for parcels along Chippewa Mall Drive
• Annexation request for 1.6 acres at 7480 157th Street from the Town of Eagle Point

The commission approved the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting. It accepted two rezoning petitions for the Summit Ridge area and recommended public hearings on both. It approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-04 to increase rooftop antennae at Northern Apartments to a maximum of 12. It also approved a rezoning recommendation for Toycen Addition parcels and recommended annexation of 1.6 acres with R-3B zoning.

• Approved minutes of July 7, 2025 meeting (all present voting aye)
• Accepted petition and recommended public hearing to rezone Summit Ridge back to P-1 Public and Institutional District (all present voting aye)
• Accepted petition and recommended public hearing to rezone Summit Ridge to R-1B, R-3B, C-2, and P-1 per preliminary plat (all present voting aye)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-04 to allow up to 12 antennae on Northern Apartments rooftop (all present voting aye)
• Approved petition and recommended public hearing to rezone Toycen Addition parcels to C-2 General Commercial District (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Common Council approve annexation of 1.6 acres, assign R-3B zoning, and submit required forms (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all present voting aye)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The Labor Negotiations, Personnel, Policy & Administration Committee will review three draft policies. The body may make recommendations to the City Council regarding these items.

• Draft holiday pay policy for general employees
• Draft Code of Conduct Policy
• Draft Fund Balance Policy

The committee approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting with all present voting aye. A motion to move Item #3 ahead of Item #2 was carried unanimously. The Code of Conduct policy motion failed for lack of a second, so the policy will be revised. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous motion.

• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (all present voting aye)
• Motion to move Item #3 ahead of Item #2 carried (all present voting aye)
• Code of Conduct policy motion died for lack of a second
• Adjournment motion carried (all present voting aye)

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

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater Committee will discuss several funding requests and the 2025 borrowing process. The committee may make recommendations to the City Council regarding these items.

• 2025 borrowing process department requests
• Funding for Office 365 licenses and 2025 migration
• Funding for Riverfront Retention Wall Project
• Funding for Casper Park maintenance building options
• Funding for holiday pay for full-time Parks & Recreation employees

The committee approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting. It recommended the council approve the 2025 borrowing items as presented, except for the Police Department parking lot. It also recommended funding for Office 365 licenses ($18,487.88), a riverfront retaining wall ($62,000), two accessible restroom changers ($6,497.33), and a new currency counter ($3,185). All motions passed with all present voting aye.

• Approved recommendation to Council for 2025 borrowing items, excluding Police Department parking lot – motion carried, all present voting aye
• Approved $18,487.88 funding for Office 365 licenses and migration – motion carried, all present voting aye
• Approved $62,000 Riverfront Retaining Wall project with Dahlby Conservation Services, funded from TIF – motion carried, all present voting aye
• Approved $6,497.33 purchase of two accessible wall‑mount changers using League of Wisconsin Municipalities grant – motion carried, all present voting aye
• Approved $3,185 purchase of a new currency counter from omitted budget funds – motion carried, all present voting aye
• Approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting – motion carried, all present voting aye

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to conduct interviews for a police officer position. This portion of the meeting is contemplated as a closed session to protect the reputation of the individuals involved.

• Police Department Police Officer interviews

The commission approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It entered a closed session to interview five police officer candidates and then returned to open session. The commission voted to send candidates #1 and #2 to background checks and make conditional offers pending exams, and to send candidate #3 to a background check and place them on an eligibility list through July 31, 2026.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (all present aye)
• Entered closed session for police officer interviews (all present aye)
• Returned to open session after interviews (all present aye)
• Sent Police Officer Candidates #1 and #2 to background checks and made conditional offers (all present aye)
• Sent Police Officer Candidate #3 to background check and placed on eligibility list until July 31, 2026 (all present aye)

City Council

The Common Council will review a proposed ordinance to install several new stop signs and discuss a $22,000 contract for phosphorus treatment optimization. The body will also consider multiple temporary alcohol licenses and street use permits for upcoming local events.

• Ordinance #2025-12 to require stop signs at various intersections including Dover St/Terrill St and Vine St/Woodward Ave
• Professional services agreement with ISG for phosphorus treatment optimization not to exceed $22,000
• Intergovernmental IT Agreement in the amount of $12,000
• Council Chambers audio upgrade not to exceed $6,000
• Temporary alcohol licenses for Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, St. Charles Borromeo Parish, and Holy Ghost Parish

The council approved $2,587,943.72 in city claims, covering general, authorized, and utilities claims. It also approved several contracts and appointments, including a $22,000 wastewater services agreement, a $12,000 IT agreement, and filled a Fourth District council vacancy. Council member Heather Martell submitted her resignation during the meeting.

• Approved $22,000 professional services contract with I & S Group, Inc. (aye: Monarski, Kiefer, Marr, Nadreau; abstain: Normand)
• Approved $12,000 Intergovernmental IT Agreement (aye: Kiefer, Monarski, Marr, Nadreau; abstain: Normand)
• Approved up to $6,000 audio upgrade for Council Chambers (aye: Kiefer, Marr, Nadreau, Monarski; abstain: Normand)
• Approved City logo Option #2 (aye: Monarski, Kiefer, Nadreau; no: Marr; abstain: Normand)
• Approved release of settlement for storm‑sewer damage at 822 Dwight Street (aye: Kiefer, Marr, Nadreau, Normand, Monarski)
• Approved filling Fourth District Council vacancy with notice deadline Aug 31 (aye: all present)
• Approved Tim Normand as Council Representative on the Plan Commission (aye: all present)
• Approved $2,587,943.72 in city claims (aye: Kiefer, Monarski, Marr, Nadreau, Normand)

City Council

The Common Council will hold a special meeting to interview candidates for a vacancy in the Seventh District. The Clerk may swear in a new alderperson during the meeting.

• Interviews for Seventh District Council vacancy

The council interviewed two candidates for the District 7 council vacancy. A motion to appoint Tim Normand was passed with four votes in favor and no opposition. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:50 pm.

• Appointed Tim Normand to fill District 7 council vacancy (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:50 pm (4‑0)

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

The Recycling, Computerization, Buildings & Intergovernmental Services Committee will discuss options for the City's Recycling Program. The body will review a bid solicitation activity schedule and RFP requirements to potentially make recommendations to the Council.

• Recycling Program bid solicitation activity schedule
• RFP requirements for the Recycling Program

The Committee discussed options for the city's recycling program and reviewed the RFP documents. Members voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve the recycling program RFP, subject to attorney changes and insurance review. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Recommend Council approve recycling program RFP (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the 2023 audit summary and the general budget process. The body may make recommendations to the City Council regarding these items and additional financial and audit service options.

• 2023 audit summary and process overview
• General overview of the budget process
• Additional financial and audit service options

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the 2023 audit summary, the upcoming budget process, and possible additional audit services. No substantive actions were taken on any of these topics. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned meeting; motion carried unanimously (all present voting aye)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The Labor Negotiations, Personnel, Policy & Administration Committee will review survey results for a new city logo and a draft Fund Balance Policy. The committee may make recommendations on these items to the City Council.

• Discussion of updated city logo and survey results
• Discussion of draft Fund Balance Policy

The committee approved the minutes from the July 8 meeting. It voted to recommend that Council approve logo Option #2 with the suggested modifications. The draft Fund Balance Policy was discussed but no action was taken. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved July 8 minutes (all present aye)
• Recommended Council approve logo Option #2 with modifications (all present aye)
• No action taken on draft Fund Balance Policy
• Adjourned meeting (all present aye)

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

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater Committee will review professional services for chemical phosphorus treatment and the 2026 Intergovernmental IT Agreement. Members will also discuss funding for Council Chambers audio upgrades and 2025 borrowing requests.

• Agreement with I & S Group, Inc. (ISG) for chemical phosphorus treatment optimization
• Intergovernmental IT Agreement for 2026
• Funding for Council Chambers audio project upgrades
• Department requests regarding the 2025 borrowing process

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee approved several recommendations for the City Council. It voted to recommend approval of a short‑form agreement with | & S Group, Inc. DBA ISG for chemical phosphorus treatment services up to $22,000, to include $12,000 for 2026 Intergovernmental IT equipment in the budget, and to add up to $6,000 for Council Chambers audio upgrades. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved recommendation to Council for Short Form Agreement with | & S Group, Inc. DBA ISG for chemical phosphorus treatment assistance up to $22,000 (all present voting aye)
• Approved recommendation to Council for Intergovernmental IT Agreement 2026, $12,000 equipment cost (all present voting aye)
• Approved recommendation to Council for Council Chambers audio upgrade additions up to $6,000 (all present voting aye)
• Approved minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting (all present voting aye)
• Moved Item #5 before Item #2 on the agenda (all present voting aye)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review recommendations for adding stop signs at several intersections along Terrill Street. The board will also discuss an update regarding the Landfill Monitoring Reduction Study.

• Proposed stop signs at Terrill Street and Dover Street
• Proposed stop signs at Terrill Street and Miles Street
• Proposed stop signs at Terrill Street and Ridgewood Drive
• Proposed stop signs at Terrill Street and Bel Air Boulevard
• Proposed stop signs at Macomber Street and Hilary Street, and Vine Street and Woodward Avenue

The Board of Public Works approved the minutes from the June 9 meeting. It voted to recommend that the Common Council amend Ordinance 7.031 to add stop signs at six intersections along the Terrill Street corridor. No action was taken on the landfill monitoring reduction study. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved June 9, 2025 Board minutes (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Common Council approve stop signs at six Terrill Street corridor intersections (all present voting aye)
• No action taken on landfill Monitoring Reduction Study (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned the meeting (all present voting aye)

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

The Transportation, Construction, Public Safety and Traffic Committee will hold an informational public hearing to gather resident input on Flock Safety Cameras. The committee may make recommendations to the City Council following the hearing.

• Informational Public Hearing regarding Flock Safety Cameras and their potential use in the City

The committee approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 Committee #3 meeting. It voted to recommend that the next Committee #3 meeting hold an informational public hearing on the potential use of Flock Safety Cameras in Chippewa Falls. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of June 16, 2025 Committee #3 meeting (all present voting aye)
• Recommended bringing Flock Safety Cameras item to next Committee #3 meeting for detailed discussion (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (all present voting aye)

Library Board

The Library Board approved its agenda unanimously. It then voted to enter a closed session to discuss final interviews with Cedar Corp and EO DALY for the library space needs analysis. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (all present voting aye)
• Approved closed session to discuss architecture firm interviews (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all present voting aye)

Library Board

The Library Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. A motion to go into a closed session to discuss final interviews with potential architecture firms for a library space needs analysis was also approved unanimously. The board then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (all present voting aye)
• Approved closed session to discuss final architecture firm interviews (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all present voting aye)

City Council

The Common Council will discuss funding for a new plow truck chassis and temporary administrative assistance. The body is also considering parking and bus operation ordinances for Frenette Drive and a wireless antenna limit for a city water tower.

• Funding of $348,000 for a plow truck chassis via 2025 borrowing
• Ordinance #2025-11 regarding restricted parking and bus operations on Frenette Drive
• Contract with Clifton Larson Allen for finance office assistance not to exceed $30,000
• Conditional Use Permit #2025-03 to set a maximum of 12 antennas on the 1821 Kennedy Road water tower
• Temporary alcohol beverage license for American Legion Post 77 at Casper Park (July 18-22, 2025)

The council adopted Ordinance #2025-11 to amend restricted parking during school hours and to create bus operation sections on Frenette Drive. It also approved a conditional use permit limiting wireless antennas on the 1821 Kennedy Road water tower, the preliminary plat for Summit Ridge, and borrowing $348,000 for a plow‑truck chassis with a $107,000 down payment. Additional actions included purchasing three smartphones for Parks Maintenance, a $30,000 temporary finance‑administration contract, and authorizing $2,054,168.43 in city claims.

• Approved Ordinance #2025-11 altering school‑hour parking and bus routes on Frenette Drive (motion carried)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #2025-03 limiting wireless antennas on 1821 Kennedy Road water tower to 12 (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary plat of Summit Ridge (motion carried)
• Approved borrowing $348,000 for plow‑truck chassis with $107,000 down payment (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of three smart phones for Parks Maintenance staff (motion carried)
• Approved up‑to $30,000 contract with Clifton Larson Allen for temporary finance assistance (motion carried)
• Approved city claims totaling $2,054,168.43 (motion carried)
• Approved appointment of Gregory Carman as Successor Agent for Every Buddy’s II, LLC (motion carried)

Library Board

The Library Board approved the recommended MORE budget as presented. It also changed the Board of Trustees meeting start time to 6 p.m. beginning with the August 13 meeting and adopted updates to the Animals in the Library policy. All motions passed with all present members voting aye.

• Approved the recommended MORE budget (all present voting aye)
• Changed Board of Trustees meeting start time to 6 p.m. for August 13 meeting (all present voting aye)
• Accepted updates to the Animals in the Library policy (all present voting aye)
• Approved vouchers to be paid from the 2025 budget after July 15 (all present voting aye)
• Approved the agenda (all present voting aye)
• Approved the minutes of the June 11, 2025 meeting (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (all present voting aye)

Park Board

The Park Board will discuss several park updates and a special event application. The meeting includes reviews of the Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey results and a food vendor policy.

• Special Event Application: Shakespeare in the Park at Riverfront Park on 7/16/25
• Discussion of sculpture location at Riverfront Park
• Discussion of Riverfront/Allan Park improvements
• Review of Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey results
• Discussion of Food Vendor Policy

The Park Board approved the minutes from the June 10 meeting. It approved the Shakespeare in the Park event on July 16, the relocation of the "Newly Discovered" sculpture to a site chosen by John Jimenez with up to $1,500 for installation, and the new food vendor policy. The board also approved $418,478.81 in outstanding claims and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved June 10 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved Shakespeare in the Park event on July 16 (motion passed)
• Approved moving "Newly Discovered" sculpture to Riverfront Park site selected by John Jimenez, up to $1,500 installation cost (motion passed)
• Approved food vendor policy as written (motion passed)
• Approved park claims totaling $418,478.81 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The Committee on Labor Negotiations, Personnel, Policy & Administration will discuss three primary items. The committee may make recommendations to the Council regarding a public art program, police lateral transfer incentives, and temporary staffing in the Finance and Administration Office.

• Possible Public Art Program
• Police Department new hire lateral transfer incentive
• Temporary contracted assistance for Finance and Administration Office staff shortages

The committee voted unanimously to recommend the City Council approve temporary, contracted assistance from Clifton Larson Allen’s business division for the Finance and Administration Office for this year, with funding to be referred to Committee #1. No action was taken on the public art program or the police hiring incentive. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 am.

• Recommend Council approve temporary finance assistance from Clifton Larson Allen (all present voting aye, motion carried)
• Adjourn meeting at 8:55 am (all present voting aye, motion carried)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to conduct interviews for the Police and Fire Departments. These interviews are scheduled to take place in a closed session.

• Police Department Police Officer interviews
• Fire Department interviews

The commission approved the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting. It entered a closed session to interview police and fire candidates, then returned to open session. The commission made conditional employment offers to Police Officer Candidate #1 and Firefighter/Paramedic Candidate #1, and placed Firefighter/Paramedic Candidate #2 on an eligibility list that expires July 8, 2026.

• Approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (all present voting aye)
• Entered closed session for police and fire interviews (all present voting aye)
• Returned to open session (all present voting aye)
• Sent Police Officer Candidate #1 to background checks and made conditional offer (all present voting aye)
• Made conditional offer to Firefighter/Paramedic Candidate #1 (all present voting aye)
• Placed Firefighter/Paramedic Candidate #2 on eligibility list expiring July 8, 2026 (all present voting aye)

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

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater Committee will review funding requests and infrastructure reports. The body may make recommendations to the Council regarding borrowing, staffing incentives, and grants.

• Department requests for the 2025 borrowing process
• Wastewater CIP Report from Strand Associates
• Update on 3M PFAS Lawsuit Settlement
• Funding for Police Department lateral transfer incentive
• Funding for temporary contracted assistance in Finance and Administration

The committee voted to move a $348,000 plow‑truck chassis purchase into the 2025 borrowing plan, authorizing a $107,000 down payment. It also approved buying three smart phones for Parks Maintenance staff and funding up to $30,000 for temporary contracted help in the Finance and Administration office. Several items – the wastewater CIP report, PFAS settlement funds, a police hire incentive, and a forestry grant application – were discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved moving plow‑truck chassis $348,000 to 2025 borrowing, authorizing $107,000 down payment (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three smart phones for Parks Maintenance staff using omitted budget funds (unanimous)
• Approved up to $30,000 for temporary contracted assistance in Finance and Administration office (unanimous)
• No action taken on Wastewater CIP report from Strand Associates
• No action taken on PFAS lawsuit settlement fund allocation
• No action taken on police department new‑hire lateral transfer incentive
• No action taken on DNR Urban Forestry Grant application
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously

City Council

The Common Council will discuss filling a Seventh District vacancy and review several temporary alcohol licenses for local events. The body is also considering an ordinance to amend restricted parking and bus operations on Frenette Drive.

• First reading of Ordinance #2025-11 regarding restricted parking and bus operations on Frenette Drive
• Temporary alcohol licenses for American Legion Post 77 (Casper Park), Tilden Tigers (Casper Park), and Chippewa Falls Main Street, Inc. (Chippewa Riverfront)
• Street Use Permit Application from YMCA of the Chippewa Valley for the Ferris Wheel 5K
• Discussion on the process for filling the Seventh District Council vacancy
• Closed session regarding a Department of Public Works employee

The council approved the minutes from the June 17 meeting and the July 1 Transit Board meeting. It authorized four Class “B” temporary alcohol beverage licenses for events at Casper Park, the Chippewa Riverfront, and a YMCA Ferris Wheel. The council extended the application deadline for the Seventh District Council vacancy to July 31, approved city claims totaling $1,263,892.38, and voted to terminate employee Joe Small with a lump‑sum payout.

• Approved minutes of the June 17, 2025 Council meeting (5-0)
• Approved Transit Board minutes of July 1, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Class “B” temporary alcohol licenses for four events (5-0)
• Extended Seventh District Council vacancy application deadline to July 31, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved city claims totaling $1,263,892.38 (5-0)
• Voted to terminate employee Joe Small with lump‑sum payout (4-1)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the city's fund balance and the establishment of a fund balance policy. Members will review options for utilizing the fund balance, including debt repayment, and discuss financial reporting options.

• Review of Resolution 2011-28 regarding Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) No. 54
• Discussion of fund balance utilization for debt repayment
• Discussion of financial reporting options

The Committee approved a policy to set the city's unassigned fund balance at 75% of total fund balance. It also approved using reserve funds to repay principal and interest owed to the utility as of July 31, 2025. No action was taken on adopting new financial reporting software. The meeting was adjourned at 10:38 am.

• Approved setting unassigned fund balance at 75% (vote: Monarski, Nadreau, Kiefer, Marr, Sullivan) – motion carried
• Approved repaying principal and interest due to the utility from reserves as of July 31, 2025 (vote: Nadreau, Kiefer, Marr, Sullivan, Monarski) – motion carried
• No action taken on adopting new financial software for reporting
• Adjourned meeting at 10:38 am (all present voted aye) – motion carried

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The Committee on Labor Negotiations, Personnel, Policy & Administration will meet to consider a closed session. The discussion will focus on employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data for a Department of Public Works employee.

• Closed session regarding a Department of Public Works employee

The committee voted to enter a closed session to discuss employee matters, then returned to open session. It approved placing Joseph Small on paid administrative leave until the July 1 council meeting and recommended his separation from employment. The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 am.

• Authorized closed session under Sec. 19.85(1)(c) Wis. Stats (3-0)
• Returned to open session (3-0)
• Placed Joseph Small on paid administrative leave until July 1 and recommended separation (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:35 am (3-0)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The Committee on Labor Negotiations, Personnel, Policy & Administration will discuss several administrative items. The body may make recommendations to the Council regarding a city logo and a license agreement.

• Options for an updated city logo
• License Agreement between the City and Northern States Power Company
• Wellness Committee request for a 2nd annual wellness event with the safety picnic
• Amending regular meeting times

The committee voted to recommend the City Council approve a license agreement with Northern States Power Company. It also approved the Wellness Committee's request for an annual wellness event with the safety picnic and authorized office closures from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. The regular meeting time for Committee #2 was changed from 9:00 am to 8:00 am. No action was taken on the city logo discussion.

• Recommend Council approve License Agreement with Northern States Power Company (all present voting aye, motion carried)
• Recommend Council approve annual wellness event with safety picnic and authorize office closures 11:30 am–2:00 pm (all present voting aye, motion carried)
• Recommend Council amend Committee #2 regular meeting time to 8:00 am (all present voting aye, motion carried)
• No action taken on city logo options (motion not moved)
• Adjourn meeting at 9:25 am (all present voting aye, motion carried)

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

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater Committee will discuss financial matters and administrative updates. The body may make recommendations to the Council regarding borrowing and funding requests.

• 2025 borrowing process
• Funding for city logo updates
• Funding for omitted 2025 personnel requests
• Amending regular meeting times

The committee discussed borrowing requests, city logo funding, and omitted personnel requests but took no action on those items. A motion to set the Committee #1 regular meeting time at 8:30 am (or after Committee #2) passed 2‑1. The meeting was then adjourned at 11:17 am with a unanimous vote.

• Set Committee #1 regular meeting time at 8:30 am (2-1)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:17 am (3-0)
• No action taken on 2025 borrowing process discussion
• No action taken on city logo funding discussion
• No action taken on omitted 2025 personnel requests

Library Board

The Library Board approved the meeting agenda. It decided to interview all four architecture firms—Cedar Corporation, River Valley, Leo O Daly, and FEH—on July 16 and 17 for the space needs evaluation, with Director Joe Niese handling the scheduling. The board then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (all present Aye)
• Scheduled interviews with four architecture firms on July 16‑17 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (all present Aye)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The Committee on Labor Negotiations, Personnel, Policy & Administration will meet to consider a closed session. The discussion will focus on employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data for a Department of Public Works employee.

• Closed session regarding a Department of Public Works employee

The committee voted to go into a closed session to discuss employee matters, then voted to return to the open session. No substantive actions were taken, but a follow‑up meeting was set for June 26 at 9:00 AM. The meeting was adjourned.

• Closed‑session motion carried (3 aye)
• Return to open session motion carried (3 aye)
• Scheduled follow‑up meeting for June 26 at 9:00 AM (no vote recorded)
• Adjournment motion carried (3 aye)

City Council

The Common Council will consider appeals for denied bartender licenses and renewals for garbage, recycling, and taxicab business licenses. The body will also discuss improvements for 102 Bay Street and hold a closed session regarding agreements with CDPG Developers, LLC.

• Bartender license appeals for Kevin Normand and Samantha Harp
• 2025/2026 Garbage/Recycling Licenses for GFL Solid Waste, Waste Management, Gorilla Dumpster Bag, and Harter’s Expert Disposal
• 2025/2026 Taxicab Business Licenses for Matthew Goettl, Troy Rands, Nina Eisold, and Jay McNulty
• Temporary alcohol licenses for American Legion Post 77 and Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association, Inc.
• Closed session to negotiate a purchase agreement amendment and developer's agreement with CDPG Developers, LLC

The council approved a second amendment to the purchase agreement with CDPG Developers, moving the closing date to August 31 2025 and authorizing the City Attorney, Mayor and Planner to renegotiate price and terms. It also approved $1,314,141.54 in city claims, granted two operator/bartender licenses, renewed garbage/recycling and taxicab licenses, and approved three temporary beer licenses. Additionally, the council adopted Resolution #2025-21 and approved several meeting minutes.

• Approved amendment to real‑estate purchase agreement, extending closing date to Aug 31 2025 and authorizing renegotiation (all present aye)
• Approved city claims totaling $1,314,141.54 (aye: Kiefer, Monarski, Marr, Sullivan, Nadreau; no: Martell)
• Granted Operator/Bartender License to Kevin Normand (aye: Kiefer, Martell, Nadreau, Monarski, Marr, Sullivan)
• Granted Operator/Bartender License to Samantha Harp (aye: Sullivan, Monarski, Kiefer, Marr, Martell, Nadreau)
• Renewed 2025/2026 Garbage/Recycling Licenses for GFL Solid Waste, Waste Management, Gorilla Dumpster Bag (all present aye)
• Renewed 2025/2026 Taxicab Licenses for Matthew Goettl and Troy Rands (all present aye)
• Approved Class “B” Beer Temporary Alcohol Beverage Licenses for three events (all present aye)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-21 Compliance Maintenance Resolution (all present aye)

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

The committee moved Item 2 ahead of Item 1 on the agenda and approved additional utility funding for the water and wastewater security camera project. It recommended awarding the security‑camera expansion contract to Access Security for $282,512.07 and increasing the wage range for the Civil Engineering Technician/Resident Project Representative to $29.78‑$30.78. The committee also approved up to $45,000 from reserves for a library space‑needs analysis.

• Reordered agenda, moving Item 2 ahead of Item 1 (motion carried, all aye)
• Recommended Council approve additional utility funding for the water and wastewater security camera project (all aye)
• Recommended Council award Security Camera Expansion Project to Access Security for $282,512.07 (all aye)
• Recommended Council increase wage range for Civil Engineering Technician/Resident Project Representative to $29.78‑$30.78 (all aye)
• Recommended Council approve up to $45,000 from reserves for library space‑needs analysis (all aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:40 PM (all aye)

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

The Transportation, Construction, Public Safety and Traffic Committee will hear a presentation on Flock Safety cameras and discuss a hazardous materials response contract. The committee will also review policies regarding barricade drop-offs for events.

• Presentation by Flock Safety Cameras representatives
• Contract for Wisconsin Hazardous Materials Response System Services (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027) with the State of Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs
• Policy for barricade drop off for events

The committee heard a presentation on Flock Safety Cameras and voted to hold an informational public hearing at the next meeting. It then recommended that the City Council approve the Wisconsin Hazardous Materials Response System Services contract, with all members voting aye. The committee also approved adding a barricade drop‑off option to the Street Use Permit Application for a $339 fee or actual cost, again with unanimous support. All motions were carried.

• Proceed with informational public hearing on Flock Safety Cameras (unanimous)
• Recommend Council approve Wisconsin Hazardous Materials Response System Services contract (unanimous)
• Recommend Council approve barricade drop‑off option in Street Use Permit Application for $339 fee or actual cost (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The Committee on Labor Negotiations, Personnel, Policy & Administration will discuss staffing and branding updates. The body may make recommendations to the Council regarding recruitment and city identity.

• Options for an updated City Logo
• Changes to Civil Engineering Technician/Resident Project Management and GIS Specialist/Civil Engineer Technician positions
• Hiring incentives for city positions
• Setting regular meeting dates

The committee recommended that the Council approve three logo designs for the city. It also recommended increasing the wage range for the Civil Engineering Technician/Resident Project Representative to $29.78‑$30.78 and moving the GIS Specialist/Civil Engineer Technician to the next salary category with an hourly rate of $31.16. A standing schedule for Committee #2 meetings every other week beginning June 24 was approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Recommend Council approve three attached logo choices – motion carried, all present voting aye
• Recommend Council approve increasing wage range for Civil Engineering Technician/Resident Project Representative to $29.78‑$30.78 – motion carried, all present voting aye
• Recommend Council approve moving GIS Specialist/Civil Engineer Technician to next category and raising hourly wage to $31.16 – motion carried, all present voting aye
• Recommend Council set standing Committee #2 meetings every other week at 9:00 am starting June 24 – motion carried, all present voting aye
• No action taken on hiring incentive for city positions
• Adjourn meeting at 9:49 am – motion carried, all present voting aye

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

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater Committee will discuss funding for various city expenses and personnel changes. The body may make recommendations to the City Council regarding these items.

• Funding for Microsoft Office for the Mayor’s laptop
• Funding for two squad switchover costs
• Uses for gift cards received by the Police Department
• Position changes for Civil Engineering Technician/Resident Project Representative and GIS Specialist/Civil Engineer Technician
• Hiring incentives for city positions

The committee recommended and approved wage ranges for the Civil Engineering Technician and GIS Specialist positions, a $2,500 signing bonus for the Civil Engineering Technician, and $320.66 for Microsoft Office on the mayor’s laptop. It also approved $7,433 to cover squad‑car switchover costs and directed $497 in police‑department gift cards to the Police Alumni Association. All motions were carried except two hiring‑incentive motions that failed for lack of a second.

• Approved Civil Engineering Technician wage range $28.74‑$29.78/hr (all present voting aye)
• Approved GIS Specialist wage increase to $31.16/hr (all present voting aye)
• Approved $2,500 signing bonus for Civil Engineering Technician (2 aye, 1 no)
• Approved $320.66 funding for Microsoft Office for the mayor’s laptop (all present voting aye)
• Approved $7,433 funding for two squad‑car switchover costs (all present voting aye)
• Approved directing $497 in police gift cards to the Police Department Alumni Association (all present voting aye)
• Approved moving agenda items 4 and 5 ahead of item 1 (all present voting aye)

Library Board

The board approved the meeting agenda, prior meeting minutes, and vouchers from the 2025 budget. Members re‑elected Ambelang as President, Jones as Vice‑President, and Newton as Financial Secretary by unanimous vote. The board approved the Act 150 invoices presented. A special meeting was set for June 19, 2025 at 1 p.m. to review architecture bids, and the board will request up to $45,000 from City Committee #1 to contract the winning firm.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers from 2025 budget after June 17 2025 (unanimous)
• Re‑elected Ambelang as President (unanimous)
• Elected Jones as Vice‑President (unanimous)
• Elected Newton as Financial Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved Act 150 invoices as presented (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting for June 19, 2025 at 1 p.m. to review architecture bids
• Planned request for up to $45,000 from City Committee #1 for architecture contract

Park Board

The Park Board will meet to consider special event applications and review various park operations. The agenda includes discussions on maintenance, animal care, and board elections.

• Special Event Applications
• Pasture Maintenance/Walking Path
• Zoo Animals
• Riverfront Pavers
• Park Board Elections

The board approved the May 13, 2025 minutes and the special event applications presented. Officers were elected, with John Abbe named Vice President, Beth Arneberg President, and Audrey Stowell Secretary. The board accepted a $14,750 bid for a new pasture driveway, authorized an $8,500 purchase of small mammals for the zoo, and approved $35,088.32 in claims.

• Approved minutes of May 13, 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved special event applications as presented (motion passed)
• Elected John Abbe as Vice President (motion passed)
• Elected Beth Arneberg as President (motion passed)
• Elected Audrey Stowell as Secretary (motion passed)
• Accepted $14,750 bid from Tanner Excavating for pasture driveway (motion passed)
• Authorized $8,500 purchase of small mammals from Animal Entertainments Inc (motion passed)
• Approved claims totaling $35,088.32 (motion passed)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review proposed ordinance changes to establish a school loading zone and parking restrictions for a new Head Start facility. The board will also consider a driveway replacement and an annual compliance report.

• Proposed parking restrictions and bus loading zone on Frenette Drive from 270’ to 520’ east of Flame Drive
• Proposed 15 MPH speed limit and school crossing signs for 421 Frenette Drive
• Driveway heaving replacement at 620 West Cedar Street
• 2025 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report for the wastewater treatment plant

The Board approved the minutes from the May 12 meeting. It funded the replacement of the driveway apron at 620 W. Cedar Street using the concrete account. It recommended the Common Council adopt ordinance changes to create a bus loading zone at 421 Frenette Drive and to allow school buses to use the zone without red warning lights, and it approved the 2024 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report resolution.

• Approved May 12 Board of Public Works minutes (all present voting aye)
• Approved replacement of driveway apron at 620 W. Cedar Street using the concrete account (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Common Council approve amendment to Ordinance §7.09(2)(c) to add a bus loading zone at 421 Frenette Drive (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Common Council approve amendment to Ordinance §7.11(3) to allow school buses to forgo red warning lights in the new loading zone (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Common Council approve resolution accepting the 2024 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (all present voting aye)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review a Conditional Use Permit for AT&T to perform maintenance and upgrades at 1821 Kennedy Road. The proposal involves removing and replacing antennas, radios, and ancillary equipment without increasing tower height or expanding ground facilities.

• Conditional Use Permit for AT&T antennas on the Kennedy Road Water Tower

The commission approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. It also voted to recommend that a public hearing be held to amend the Conditional Use Permit for adding antennas to the city‑owned water tower at 1821 Kennedy Road. Both motions passed with all present members voting aye.

• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (all present voting aye)
• Recommended public hearing to amend Conditional Use Permit for antennas at 1821 Kennedy Road (all present voting aye)

Police & Fire Commission

The commission will meet to review minutes from May 7, 2025. The body intends to enter a closed session to discuss employee disciplinary processes and conduct police officer interviews.

• Police Department police officer interviews
• Discussion of employee disciplinary process

The commission approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. It entered a closed session to discuss employee disciplinary matters and interview police officer candidates, then returned to open session. The commissioners voted to send Candidate #1 to background checks and issue a conditional offer of employment pending required exams.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss disciplinary process and interview police candidates (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Sent Candidate #1 to background checks and made conditional employment offer (unanimous)

City Council

The Common Council will consider various alcohol and dance license renewals and street use permits. The body will also discuss redevelopment opportunities at 2 Bay Street and receive a presentation on Tax Incremental Financing (TIF).

• Redevelopment discussion for 2 Bay Street
• Street use permit for Pure Water Days Parade on August 9, 2028, at 100-700 blocks of N Bridge Street
• Sidewalk use permit for two memorial benches at 322 N Bridge Street
• Street use permit for Corpus Christi Procession on June 22, 2025
• Appointment of Madelyn Hedrington to the Park Board

The Common Council approved a series of license and permit applications, including temporary alcohol licenses and street‑use permits. It appointed Madelyn Hedrington to the Park Board and authorized city claims totaling $553,724.16. The council voted not to participate in the redevelopment opportunity for the historic 2 Bay Street property. All other routine minutes and committee reports were approved.

• Approved minutes of May 20, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Committee #2 minutes (4 aye, 1 no)
• Approved temporary alcohol license for Chippewa Area History Center (unanimous)
• Approved Street Use Permit for Corpus Christi Procession (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Madelyn Hedrington to Park Board (5 aye)
• Decided not to participate in 2 Bay Street redevelopment (4 aye, 1 abstain)
• Approved city claims totaling $553,724.16 (5 aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:49 pm (unanimous)

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

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater Committee will discuss several funding requests and lease agreements. The committee may make recommendations to the City Council regarding these items.

• Police Department signing bonus increase funding
• Police Department landscaping funding
• Step increases for Fire Department Battalion Chiefs (2025-2026) and Parks Recreation Supervisor (2025)
• Council Chambers audio upgrades estimates and funding
• Kennedy Road Tower Lease

The committee approved funding for several city projects, including a police signing‑bonus increase to $5,000, $2,748 for police landscaping, step‑increase payments for fire battalion chiefs and the parks recreation supervisor, and up to $58,000 for council‑chamber audio/visual upgrades. It also approved the purchase of an 8 kW light tower using a $2,917 safety grant plus budgeted funds, and a new lease for the Kennedy Road Tower at $3,735 per month with a 4% annual increase. All motions were carried with all present voting aye.

• Approved police signing‑bonus increase from $2,500 to $5,000, funded by unspent wages (all present voting aye)
• Approved $2,748 funding for police department landscaping from 2025 unspent wages (all present voting aye)
• Approved 2025 step‑increase payments for fire battalion chief ($5,200) and parks recreation supervisor ($3,500) from unspent wages (all present voting aye)
• Approved council chambers audio/visual upgrade proposal, up to $58,000 from reserves (all present voting aye)
• Approved purchase of 8 kW light tower using $2,917 safety grant, not to exceed $3,700 from utilities budget and $7,300 from omitted budget funds (all present voting aye)
• Approved new Kennedy Road Tower lease at $3,735/month with a 4% annual increase, lease term through 2042 (all present voting aye)

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

The Transportation, Construction, Public Safety and Traffic Committee will discuss a noise variance for a one-time event and a permit for memorial benches. The body will also receive police updates on the Northern Wisconsin State Fair and Flock Safety Cameras.

• Variance request for On the Rocks (1 E Canal Street) to use amplification in a beer garden on August 14, 2025
• Sidewalk Use Permit application for two memorial benches at Chippewa Candy Shop (322 N Bridge Street)
• Discussion of recent noise complaint concerns
• Police Department update on coverage for the 2025 Northern Wisconsin State Fair
• Police Department update on Flock Safety Cameras

The Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee approved a variance to allow amplification at On the Rocks, 1 E Canal Street, for a one‑time event on August 14, 2025. It also approved a sidewalk use permit for two memorial benches beside the Chippewa Candy Shop at 322 N Bridge Street. The Committee referred the creation of a baseline industrial‑park sound map to Committee #1 with input from the City Attorney. All motions were carried by unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approve variance for On the Rocks beer garden amplification (all present voting aye, motion carried)
• Approve sidewalk use permit for two memorial benches at 322 N Bridge Street (all present voting aye, motion carried)
• Refer baseline industrial‑park sound map to Committee #1 with enforcement input (all present voting aye, motion carried)
• Adjourn meeting at 9:01 am (all present voting aye, motion carried)

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

The Committee #4 will discuss the city's recycling program and illegal dumping, with potential recommendations for the City Council. The committee will also receive an update on the new website design with CivicPlus.

• Recycling program bid solicitation activity schedule and RFP requirements
• Illegal dumping in city areas
• Website design progress and timeline with CivicPlus

The Committee approved a recommendation for the City Council to move forward with the proposed timeline and activity schedule for a residential recycling bid solicitation. It also approved a recommendation to place signage on City‑owned properties where illegal dumping occurs and to add large‑bulky item disposal resources to the recycling brochure. Both motions passed with all present members voting aye.

• Recommended Council proceed with recycling bid solicitation timeline – motion carried (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Council approve signage on City‑owned properties and add bulky‑item disposal info to brochure – motion carried (all present voting aye)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – motion carried (all present voting aye)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The committee voted to refer Resolution 2011-28 on fund balance reporting to the Committee of the Whole for revision, to be done alongside a new fund balance policy. A motion to improve the resolution language failed because it lacked a second. The meeting was adjourned at 11:09 a.m.

• Motion to improve resolution language died for lack of a second
• Motion to refer Resolution 2011-28 to Committee of the Whole carried (all present voting aye)
• Motion to adjourn carried (all present voting aye)

City Council

The Chippewa Falls Common Council will review and likely approve multiple temporary alcohol beverage licenses and street use permits for upcoming events, including the Chippewa Valley Century Ride, Chippewa Falls BBQ Fest, and Oktoberfest. The Council will also discuss appointments to the Board of Review and Park Board, and consider resolutions approving a certified survey map and final plat of Willow Creek V.

• Class B Beer/Wine Temporary Alcohol License for Chippewa Valley Century Ride at Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 225 Edward Street, May 25, 2025
• Street Use Permit for Chippewa Valley Century Ride on May 25, 2025 utilizing various City Streets
• Resolution #2025-19: Approving a Certified Survey Map (Chippewa Valley Eye Clinic)
• Resolution #2025-20: Approving Final Plat of Willow Creek V
• Appointment of Keri Bonfoey to the Board of Review

The council approved nine temporary alcohol beverage licenses and street use permits for community events, including the Chippewa Valley Century Ride and Oktoberfest. They appointed Keri Bonfoey to the Board of Review, extended the Seventh District Council vacancy deadline to June 30, 2025, and approved a Street Privilege Permit for Premium Waters with a $10,000 bond. The council also adopted two resolutions, authorized $880,451.99 in city claims, and accepted the Board of Public Works minutes with a note on bridge‑painting liability.

• Approved nine temporary alcohol and street use permits for events (all present aye)
• Appointed Keri Bonfoey to the Board of Review (6 aye, 0 no)
• Extended Seventh District Council vacancy deadline to June 30, 2025 (all present aye)
• Approved Street Privilege Permit for Premium Waters with $10,000 bond (6 aye, 0 no)
• Approved city claims totaling $880,451.99 (4 aye, 2 no)
• Approved Resolution #2025-19 for certified survey map (6 aye, 0 no)
• Approved Resolution #2025-20 for final plat of Willow Creek V (6 aye, 0 no)
• Approved Board of Public Works minutes; noted bridge‑painting liability waiver (all present aye, Martell no)

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

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater Committee will discuss several funding requests and contracts. The body may make recommendations to the Council regarding infrastructure and equipment purchases.

• Lead Service Line contract with Short Elliot Hendrickson (SEH) for 2026 construction
• Funding for the purchase of City Light Plant
• Funding for north fountain pump motor replacements at Riverfront Park
• Payment to Clifton Larson Allen for WEDC Community Development Investment Grant report
• Purchase of a robotic pool cleaner

The committee approved funding for several projects, including a $2,500 payment for an independent accountant’s report, a Lead Service Line contract not to exceed $29,000, a $3,500 motor replacement for the Riverfront Park fountain, and an $11,600 robotic pool cleaner, along with other smaller purchases. It also approved the sale of lifeguard uniforms, shelving units, ceiling tiles, and payroll signature plates. No action was taken on the city light plant purchase or the borrowing timeline.

• Approved $2,500 payment to Clifton Larson Allen for independent accountant’s report (all present voting aye)
• Approved Lead Service Line contract with Short Elliot Hendrickson up to $29,000 (all present voting aye)
• Approved up to $3,500 for motor replacement at Riverfront Park fountain (aye except one no, motion carried)
• Approved purchase of robotic pool cleaner up to $11,600 (all present voting aye)
• Approved sale of lifeguard uniforms to YMCA at $34 each (all present voting aye)
• Approved purchase of shelving units up to $900 from Fire Department surplus funds (all present voting aye)
• Approved purchase of ceiling tiles for Fire Station 2 using renovation surplus (all present voting aye)
• Approved $350 for new payroll signature plates (all present voting aye)

Library Board

The Library Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 24 and April 16 meetings. It also approved the vouchers to be paid from the 2025 budget after May 20. The board then adjourned the session.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Tabled March 24, 2025 minutes until next month (4-0)
• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes as amended (4-0)
• Approved vouchers from 2025 budget after May 20 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Park Board

The Park Board will discuss several park-related topics including special event applications, Ojibwa Golf Course, Duck Pond design options, Irvine Park Zoo animals, Welcome Center awning, and electric/motorized bikes on hiking/walking paths. The board will also approve claims and review minutes. No decisions are expected as most items are listed for discussion only.

• Discuss/consider special event applications
• Discuss Ojibwa Golf Course
• Discuss Duck Pond design options
• Discuss Irvine Park Zoo animals
• Discuss electric/motorized bikes on hiking/walking paths

The board approved the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It authorized a lean‑to memorial structure at Hole 4 of the Ojibwa Golf Course, gave the director permission to purchase small zoo animals, and approved the purchase of a plain green awning for the Irvine Park concession window. The board also approved claims totaling $39,103.31.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved building of lean‑to memorial structure at Hole 4 of Ojibwa Golf Course (motion passed)
• Approved Director Jimenez permission to purchase small zoo animals (motion passed)
• Approved purchase of plain green awning with Irvine Park logo for concession window (motion passed)
• Approved claims in the amount of $39,103.31 (motion passed)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review and make a recommendation to the Common Council on a Street Privilege Permit for Premium Waters to install a private water line and fiber optic cable within Jeffers Street and Park Avenue rights-of-way. The board will also consider a request from Dave Raihle to volunteer to paint a bridge abutment near his building. Approval of the previous meeting's minutes is also on the agenda.

• Street privilege permit for Premium Waters to locate a private water line within Jeffers Street and Park Avenue rights-of-way near 600 E. Park Avenue
• Permit includes installation of a fiber optic communication cable from Premium Waters' wellfield to their main building
• Request from Dave Raihle to volunteer to paint a bridge abutment adjacent to his building
• Approval of minutes from the April 7, 2025 Board of Public Works meeting

The Board of Public Works approved its May 12 meeting minutes. It then recommended that the Common Council consider Premium Waters' request for a street privilege permit to place a water main and fiber‑optic cable in the city right‑of‑way and to set compensation parameters. The Board also recommended the Common Council approve volunteer Dave Raihle’s request to paint the bridge abutment on Grand Avenue, pending engineering approval and required waivers. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved May 12, 2025 Board of Public Works minutes (all present aye)
• Recommended Common Council consider Premium Waters street privilege permit for water main and fiber optic, and determine compensation (all present aye)
• Recommended Common Council grant volunteer Dave Raihle permission to paint bridge abutment on Grand Avenue, subject to engineering approval and required waivers (all present aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (all present aye)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review and make recommendations to the Common Council on two land-use items: a certified survey map for the Chippewa Valley Eye Clinic parking lot and the final plat for the Willow Creek V subdivision. The commission will also vote to approve minutes from the April 7 meeting. These decisions affect future development in Chippewa Falls.

• Review and recommend Certified Survey Map for Chippewa Valley Eye Clinic Parking Lot
• Review and recommend final plat for Willow Creek V subdivision
• Approve minutes of April 7, 2025 Plan Commission meeting (includes Willow Creek Phase V and Mason Companies CSM)

The commission approved the minutes of the April 7, 2025 meeting. It voted to recommend the Common Council adopt a resolution accepting the Conditional Subdivision Map (CSM) for the HSHS property. It also recommended the council adopt a resolution accepting the final plat for Willow Creek Phase V, pending payment of fees. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous aye)
• Recommended council approve resolution to accept HSHS property CSM (unanimous aye)
• Recommended council approve resolution to accept Willow Creek V final plat upon fee payment (unanimous aye)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to discuss several personnel matters. The agenda includes recognizing a firefighter for completing probation, updates on fire department hiring and a grievance, and possible changes to the police department's lateral transfer physical readiness requirements. The commission will also discuss college credit opportunities for officers and recruit academy participants.

• Recognition of Firefighter McCaffrey for completion of probation
• Discussion of Fire Department hiring update
• Discussion of Fire Department grievance update
• Discussion of possible changes to CFPD Lateral Transfer Physical Readiness Requirements
• Discussion of CFPD sponsored Officer & Recruit Academy College Credits

The Police and Fire Commission approved the minutes of the March 24, 2025 meeting, with all present voting aye. The agenda was amended to include a Police Department staff update. The commission took no action on the proposed changes to the fire department physical performance test or the police department recruit college‑credit requirements. Recognitions and staffing updates were noted but not decided.

• Approved March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (all present voting aye)
• Amended agenda to add Police Department staff update
• No action taken on proposed changes to fire department physical performance test requirements
• No action taken on proposed changes to police department sponsored recruit college‑credit requirements

City Council

The Common Council will discuss and consider an agreement with Napoli Shkolnik Attorneys-at-Law regarding a PFAS lawsuit. The council will also vote on several street use permits and alcohol beverage licenses for upcoming events including the Northern Wisconsin State Fair, a fundraiser at The Snout Saloon, and a charity event at The Dam Bar. Additionally, appointments to various boards and commissions will be considered.

• Discuss and consider agreement with Napoli Shkolnik Attorneys-at-Law for PFAS lawsuit
• Street use permit for Northern Wisconsin State Fair (July 10-12, 2025) requesting one-way traffic on Edward Street
• Class 'B' Beer/'Class B' Wine temporary alcohol license for Northern Wisconsin State Fair (July 8-13, 2025) at 225 Edward Street
• Street use permit and temporary premises extension for The Snout Saloon's 15th Annual AMVET Fundraiser (May 17-18, 2026)
• Consider appointments to various boards and commissions as recommended by the Mayor

The Common Council approved a settlement agreement for the PFAS class‑action lawsuit. It also approved city claims totaling $687,804.66. Thirteen temporary permits for events and construction were authorized, and mayor‑recommended board and commission appointments were confirmed.

• Approved PFAS lawsuit agreement with Napoli Shkolnik Attorneys (ayes: Martell, Nadreau, Monarski, Kiefer, Marr, Sullivan)
• Approved city claims of $687,804.66 (ayes: Kiefer, Marr, Sullivan, Nadreau, Monarski; abstain: Martell)
• Approved 13 temporary permits for events and construction (all present voting aye)
• Approved mayor‑recommended board and commission appointments (ayes: Nadreau, Kiefer, Marr, Sullivan, Monarski; no: Martell)
• Approved Committee on Committees minutes (ayes: Kiefer, Nadreau, Monarski, Marr, Sullivan; no: Martell)
• Approved minutes of April 15, April 15 Organizational, and April 29 Special Council meetings (all present voting aye)

City Council

This special meeting of the Chippewa Falls Common Council consists of a closed session under state law to deliberate or negotiate an amendment to an executed Purchase Agreement with CDPG Developers, LLC dated February 20, 2025. The council may return to open session to take possible action on the matter. The remainder of the agenda is purely procedural (roll call and adjournment).

• Closed session to negotiate an amendment to the executed Purchase Agreement between the City of Chippewa Falls and CDPG Developers, LLC (dated February 20, 2025)

The council entered a closed session to discuss an amendment to the February 20, 2025 purchase agreement with CDPG Developers, LLC. After returning to open session, members voted to approve the amendment and authorize the mayor to execute it. All six council members voted aye on each motion.

• Entered closed session to discuss amendment (6-0)
• Returned to open session (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Purchase Agreement with CDPG Developers, LLC and authorized mayor to sign (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Library Board

The Library Board hired a Part‑Time Morning Clerk I for 15 hours per week at $12 per hour. It also approved a $1 per hour raise for the senior Clerk I effective the next pay period. Additional actions included adopting a revised Youth Services Assistant I job description, releasing a request for proposals for space‑needs analysis, and approving budget vouchers and meeting minutes.

• Approved hire of Part‑Time Morning Clerk I (15 hrs/week, $12/hr) – all present voting aye
• Approved changes to Youth Services Assistant I job description – all present voting aye
• Approved release of request for proposal for space‑needs analysis – all present voting aye
• Approved $1 per hour raise for senior Clerk I effective next pay period – all present voting aye
• Approved vouchers to be paid from 2025 budget after April 15 – all present voting aye
• Approved minutes of the March 12, 2025 Board meeting – all present voting aye
• Approved agenda amendment moving item 10(b) to the top – all present voting aye
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting – all present voting aye

City Council

The Common Council will hold an organizational meeting after the regular meeting to swear in the mayor and three district council members, then elect a Council President, a Plan Commission representative, and the Committee on Committees. Members will also discuss the process for filling a vacancy in the Seventh District.

• Election of Council President
• Election of Plan Commission representative
• Election of Committee on Committees
• Discussion of process for filling Seventh District Council vacancy

The council voted to approve Paul Nadreau as Council President and Scott Sullivan as the Plan Commission representative. Heather Martell and Scott Sullivan were appointed to the Committee on Committees. Council members also approved proceeding with an interview process to fill the Seventh District vacancy, with letters of interest due May 15, 2025.

• Approved Paul Nadreau as Council President (6 ayes)
• Approved Scott Sullivan as Council Representative to the Plan Commission (6 ayes)
• Approved Heather Martell and Scott Sullivan to serve on the Committee on Committees (6 ayes)
• Approved interview process to fill Seventh District Council vacancy, letters due May 15, 2025 (6 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:10 pm (6 ayes)

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance #2025-10, amending the zoning code for Areas A‑D in Section 9, converting them to commercial and residential districts. It also approved a Class A beer/liquor license, multiple temporary alcohol and street‑use permits, and awarded two utility and street‑improvement contracts totaling about $2.2 million. Resolutions were adopted for special assessments on River Street, a new hiring policy, and a certified survey map, and a development agreement with CDPG Developers, LLC was authorized. All motions carried with unanimous aye votes.

• Approved Ordinance #2025-10 amending zoning code for Areas A‑D (aye vote)
• Approved Class “A” beer/liquor license for Circle K #2746574 at 501 N Bridge St (aye vote)
• Approved temporary alcohol licenses and street‑use permits for events (items b‑h) (aye vote)
• Approved Resolution #2025-15 levying special assessments and authorizing River Street construction (aye vote)
• Approved Resolution #2025-17 adopting a hiring policy (aye vote)
• Approved award of Vine, Duncan, and Macomber St. utility and street improvement project to Haas Sons, $1,785,193.64 (aye vote)
• Approved award of Maynard St. utility and street improvement project to Haas Sons, $424,837.03 (aye vote)
• Approved development agreement with CDPG Developers, LLC (aye vote)

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

The committee will discuss funding for a tornado warning siren upgrade, boiler inspection switches, HVAC improvements, and other city expenses. All items are discussions with possible recommendations to the City Council. No votes or final decisions are scheduled.

• Discuss funding for tornado warning sirens upgrade
• Discuss School Resource Officer costs and billing amount
• Discuss partnership with YMCA to staff BFW Outdoor Pool for 2025 season
• Discuss Fire Department request to spend surplus funds
• Discuss funding for HVAC improvements for HR and Mayor Offices

The committee moved the agenda item on school resource officer costs ahead of the tornado siren discussion. It approved a $10,000 reduction in the SRO invoice, funding for a tornado warning siren upgrade, and up to $6,000 for fire station parking lot maintenance. It also approved the YMCA pool operation agreement and the Civic Plus Premium website plan with $14,513.40 upfront costs. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Moved Item #7 ahead of Item #1 (motion carried)
• Recommended Council approve $10,000 reduction in SRO invoice (motion carried)
• Recommended Council approve funding for tornado warning siren upgrade (motion carried)
• Recommended Council approve up to $6,000 for Fire Station #1 parking lot maintenance (motion carried)
• Recommended Council approve YMCA pool operation and maintenance agreement with changes (motion carried)
• Recommended Council approve Civic Plus Premium website plan with $14,513.40 upfront costs (motion carried)

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

The committee will discuss a variance request from the Wisconsin Farmers Union Service Association (Market on River) from City Code §12.03(6) regarding fencing, amplified sound, and access for their beer garden at 128 W River Street. They will also receive an update from the Chippewa Falls Police Department on calls to licensed alcohol establishments and consider two memoranda of understanding: one for the Chippewa County Child Abduction Response Team (CART) and one for participation in the Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office SWAT team. The committee may make recommendations to the full City Council on these items.

• Variance request from Code §12.03(6) for Market on River beer garden (128 W River Street)
• Police department update on calls to licensed alcohol establishments
• Memorandum of Understanding for Chippewa County Child Abduction Response Team (CART)
• Memorandum of Understanding for participation in Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office SWAT team

The committee voted to approve the Wisconsin Farmers Union Service Association's variance request from Code §12.03(6) for the Market on River beer garden, with a review in six months. It also approved the police chief's plan to provide six‑month updates on calls to licensed establishments. The council was recommended to adopt two memoranda of understanding: one for participation in the Chippewa County Child Abduction Response Team and another for participation in the Eau Claire County SWAT team. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved variance request for Market on River beer garden (all present voting aye)
• Approved six‑month police updates on calls to licensed establishments (all present voting aye)
• Approved MOU for Chippewa Falls Police participation in Child Abduction Response Team (all present voting aye)
• Approved MOU for Chippewa Falls Police participation in Eau Claire County SWAT team (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:14 am (all present voting aye)

Park Board

The Park Board will discuss several proposals and updates, including a Surrey bike rental service, advertising and promotions on park land, fee changes at Casper Park, a pasture fence at Irvine Park, and the Irvine Park Zoo agreement. They will also consider special event applications and approve minutes and claims. Additionally, they will receive a lifeguard update and recreation report.

• Proposal for Surrey Bike Rental
• Banners, advertising, and promotions on park land
• Casper Park fees discussion
• Irvine Park pasture fence discussion
• Irvine Park Zoo agreement discussion

The board approved the Irvine Park pasture fence project for $65,205, funded by Friends of Irvine Park donation. It also approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes and claims totaling $29,096.86. The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.

• Approved Irvine Park pasture fence ($65,205) – motion passed
• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes – motion passed
• Approved claims totaling $29,096.86 – motion passed
• Adjourned meeting at 7:38 p.m. – motion passed

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider awarding a $1,785,193.64 contract to Haas Sons, Inc. for utility and street improvements on Vine Street, Duncan Street, and Macomber Street. The board will also review a quit claim deed for STH 178 Summit Avenue. Both items include recommendations to the Common Council. Minutes from the previous meeting are also on the agenda for approval.

• Consider and recommend awarding a $1,785,193.64 contract to Haas Sons, Inc. for Vine, Duncan, and Macomber Street utility and street improvements
• Review and recommend a quit claim deed for STH 178 Summit Avenue to the City of Chippewa Falls
• Approve minutes of the March 10, 2025 Board of Public Works meeting

The Board of Public Works approved the minutes from the March 10 meeting. It recommended the Common Council accept and award the Vine Street, Duncan Street, and Macomber Street Utility and Street Improvement Project to Haas Sons, Inc. for $1,785,193.64, and the Maynard Street Utility and Street Improvement Project to Haas Sons, Inc. for $424,837.03. The Board also approved a quit‑claim deed from the State of Wisconsin for the STH 178 right‑of‑way.

• Approved March 10 Board minutes (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Common Council award Vine Street, Duncan Street, and Macomber Street project to Haas Sons, Inc. for $1,785,193.64 (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Common Council award Maynard Street project to Haas Sons, Inc. for $424,837.03 (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Common Council approve quit‑claim deed for STH 178 right‑of‑way (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all present voting aye)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution to amend the Conditional Use Permit for Willow Creek Phase V. The proposal involves changing the lot mix to include 20 single-family lots instead of 18, which would reduce project density from 4.95 to 3.13 units per acre.

• Public hearing for Willow Creek Phase V Planned Development Conditional Use Permit
• Consideration of Planned Development Conditional Use Permit Resolution #2025-02 for Willow Creek Phase V
• Review of Mason Shoe CSM for recommendation to Common Council

The commission approved the March 10 minutes and held a public hearing on Willow Creek Phase V. It voted to recommend the Plan Commission approve Planned Development Conditional Use Permit Resolution #2025-02. It also recommended the Common Council approve the certified survey map splitting Lot 3 for Mason Companies, with one commissioner recused.

• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Plan Commission approve PDCUP Resolution #2025-02 (all present voting aye)
• Recommended Common Council approve certified survey map for Mason Companies, splitting Lot 3 (9 aye, 1 recusal)
• Adjourned meeting (all present voting aye)

City Council

The Common Council will conduct public hearings and consider resolutions to levy special assessments for construction on several city streets. The meeting also includes a first reading of a zoning code amendment and reviews of various license applications.

• Public hearings and resolutions for special assessments on Macomber, Maynard, Vine, Duncan, River, and Bay Streets, and an alley in Block 6 of South Side Plat
• First reading of Ordinance #2025-10 to rezone four areas in Section 9 from P-1 Public District to Commercial and Residential districts
• Consideration of a change order from Haas Sons, Inc. for the River Street Reconstruction Project
• Appeals of denied Operator/Bartender and Taxicab Driver license applications
• Closed session to discuss the possible sale of City-owned property in TID #16

The council approved special‑assessment resolutions for six street projects and postponed the River Street resolution. It also approved a $34,355 change order for the River Street reconstruction, granted several alcohol and transportation licenses, and authorized $244,497.18 in city claims. A closed‑session was held to discuss the possible sale of city‑owned property.

• Approved Resolution #2025-10 (Macomber St) – Vote: Hiess, Nadreau, Kiefer, King, Martell (all aye)
• Approved Resolution #2025-11 (Maynard St) – Vote: Hiess, King, Martell, Nadreau, Kiefer (all aye)
• Approved Resolution #2025-12 (Vine St) – Vote: Nadreau, King, Martell, Hiess, Kiefer (all aye)
• Approved Resolution #2025-13 (Duncan St) – Vote: Nadreau, Hiess, Kiefer, King, Martell (all aye)
• Approved Resolution #2025-14 (Alley in Block 6) – Vote: Nadreau, Martell, Hiess, Kiefer, King (all aye)
• Approved Resolution #2025-16 (STH 124) – Vote: Hiess, Nadreau, Kiefer, King, Martell (all aye)
• Postponed Resolution #2025-15 (River St) to 4/15/2025 – Vote: Martell, Nadreau, Hiess, Kiefer, King (all aye)
• Approved River St reconstruction change order ($34,355) – Vote: Nadreau, Martell, Hiess, Kiefer, King (all aye)

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

The committee recommended the council approve an amendment to Resolution 2017‑40 allowing a pay range to be posted for vacant positions from the hire rate up to the current budgeted rate. It also approved funding for a pay range for the Parks & Forestry Maintenance/Zoo Assistant position, early seasonal staff, $1,050 bus costs for the Memorial Day Parade, additional security‑camera project funds, migration of police body‑camera data to the Watch Guard Cloud for $10,100, $350 for new mayoral signature plates, and up to $500 for a mayoral farewell gathering. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes except the farewell‑gathering motion, which passed with one abstention.

• Approved amendment to Resolution 2017‑40 to allow posting pay ranges (aye)
• Approved pay range $22.74‑$24.93 for Parks & Forestry Maintenance/Zoo Assistant (aye)
• Approved early start for two seasonal park staff, funded from vacant position wages (aye)
• Approved $1,050 bus funding for 2025 Memorial Day Parade (aye)
• Approved additional security‑camera funding: $50,000 city, $100,000 utility (aye)
• Approved migration of police video data to Watch Guard Cloud for $10,100 (aye)
• Approved $350 for new mayoral signature plates (aye)
• Approved up to $500 for mayoral staff farewell gathering (aye, with one abstention)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The Committee on Labor Negotiations, Personnel, Policy & Administration will discuss a vacant Parks and Forestry Maintenance/Zoo Assistant position and a potential update to the city logo. The body will also consider amendments to the city's hiring policy. A closed session is planned to discuss a city employee's leave of absence request.

• Pay range for vacant Parks and Forestry Maintenance/Zoo Assistant position
• Options for an updated City Logo
• Amending Resolution 2017-40 (Hiring Policy)
• Closed session regarding a city employee leave of absence request

The committee recommended and approved a pay range of $22.74 to $24.93 for the vacant Parks and Forestry Maintenance/Zoo Assistant position. It also approved an amendment to Resolution 2017‑40 that permits posting a pay range for vacant jobs up to the budgeted rate. No action was taken on the proposed new city logo. In closed session, the committee unanimously approved an employee leave request through May 31 2025.

• Approved pay range $22.74‑$24.93 for Parks & Forestry Maintenance/Zoo Assistant (all present voting aye)
• Approved amendment to Resolution 2017‑40 to allow posting pay ranges up to budgeted rate (all present voting aye)
• No action taken on new city logo proposal
• Approved employee leave request through May 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:30 am (all present voting aye)

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

The committee will discuss an intergovernmental agreement with Chippewa County to administer the city's recycling program. Members will also discuss the possible replacement of the Casper Park Maintenance Building.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with Chippewa County for recycling administration costing $10,789.11 in 2026 and $11,058.84 in 2027
• Discussion on the possible replacement of the Casper Park Maintenance Building

The Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve the intergovernmental agreement with Chippewa County for administration of the city's recycling program. The agreement provides for City payments of $10,789.11 for 2026 and $11,058.84 for 2027 and runs through December 31, 2027. The Committee took no action on the proposed replacement of the Casper Park Maintenance Building, directing staff to use existing facilities in the interim. The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 a.m. with all present voting aye.

• Recommend Council approve recycling intergovernmental agreement (all present voting aye)
• Adjourn meeting at 7:59 a.m. (all present voting aye)
• No action taken on Casper Park Maintenance Building replacement

Police & Fire Commission

The commission will meet to recognize a Fire Department member's completion of probation. The body also plans a closed session to interview candidates for Police Department officer positions.

• Fire Department recognition of completion of probation
• Police Department Police Officer interviews (closed session)

The commission approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. A motion to enter a closed session under Wisconsin Statute #19.85(1)(c) was carried. The commission then voted to return to open session before adjourning.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (all present aye)
• Entered closed session under Wis. Stat. #19.85(1)(c) (all present aye)
• Returned to open session (all present aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:00 p.m. (procedural)

Library Board

The Board voted unanimously to approve the agenda. No formal actions were taken on the new library project; the discussion remained informational. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

The Chippewa Falls Police and Fire Commission will convene a public meeting on March 19, 2025, at the Fire Department Station 1 to discuss department updates, review probation completion for two firefighters, and consider closed-session personnel matters. The agenda includes routine procedural items and updates from both the police and fire departments.

• Recognition of Firefighter Ekenstedt & Stanley’s completion of probation
• Police Department update
• Fire Department update
• Possible closed-session review of Chief Officers’ MPO interview results

The commission approved the minutes from the February 5, 2025 meeting. A tentative interview meeting for a police officer candidate was set for March 31. Commissioners voted to enter a closed session to review employment and interview information, then voted to return to open session.

• Approved minutes of Feb 5, 2025 (all present aye)
• Scheduled interview meeting for March 31 (tentative)
• Entered closed session to review employee data (all present aye)
• Returned to open session (all present aye)

City Council

The Common Council will review a Stormwater MS4 Report and consider several temporary event permits. The body will also vote on two certified survey maps and review various board minutes.

• Stormwater MS4 Report presentation by City Engineer Bill McElroy
• Sidewalk Use Permit for Chippewa Falls Main Street decorative bikes and planters (June 1 – October 1, 2025)
• Street Use Permit for YMCA Pure Water Days Races on August 9, 2025
• Resolution #2025-08: Certified Survey Map for St. Joseph’s Campus
• Resolution #2025-09: Certified Survey Map for Garden Street Lots 34 and 35

The Chippewa Falls Common Council approved over $1.29 million in claims, including city general, authorized/handwritten, and utility payments. It also approved two certified survey maps: one for St. Joseph's Campus related to Marshfield Clinic's right of first refusal, and another for Garden Street Lots 34 and 35. Several routine items were approved, including minutes, permits, and licenses.

• Approved $1,295,385.69 in claims (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Resolution #2025-08 for St. Joseph's Campus certified survey map (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2025-09 for Garden Street Lots 34 and 35 (6-0, Hiess recused)
• Approved sidewalk use permit for downtown decorative bikes and planters (unanimous)
• Approved temporary beer license for Chippewa Youth Hockey tournament (unanimous)
• Approved temporary beer license for Chi Hi Booster Club event (unanimous)
• Approved street use permit for YMCA Pure Water Days races (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of previous meetings and committee reports (various votes)

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

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater Committee will discuss a potential staffing partnership with the YMCA for the 2025 BFW Outdoor Pool season. The committee will also review a proposal for a cash flow analysis and rate study for the wastewater treatment plant.

• YMCA partnership for BFW Outdoor Pool 2025 staffing
• Cash flow analysis and rate study proposal for the wastewater treatment plant

Committee #1 voted to recommend the Council approve a partnership with the YMCA to handle staffing at the BFW Outdoor Pool for the 2025 season, with the city retaining maintenance and revenue going to the YMCA. They also recommended approving a wastewater cash flow analysis and rate study from Ehlers at a cost not to exceed $20,000, funded from the wastewater budget. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Recommended Council approve YMCA partnership for BFW Outdoor Pool staffing (all present voted aye)
• Recommended Council approve Ehlers wastewater cash flow analysis and rate study, not to exceed $20,000 (all present voted aye)

Library Board

The Board approved restructuring circulation job descriptions, including creating a new full-time Circulation Clerk II position, and approved the wage for that new position. They also approved the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes and vouchers to be paid from the 2025 budget. The Board directed the director to contact Brad Hentschel about starting a new library project and will hold a special meeting to discuss hiring an architect.

• Approved restructuring of circulation job descriptions (5-0)
• Approved wage for new full-time Circulation Clerk II position (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 19, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved vouchers to be paid from 2025 budget after March 18, 2025 (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss public employee wages and the investment of public reserve funds. These items are scheduled for a closed session.

• Closed session discussion regarding competitive public employee wages
• Closed session discussion regarding investment of public reserve funds

The Committee of the Whole held a closed session to discuss competitive public employee wages (including the Mayor, Council, City Attorney, and Department Heads) and the investment of public reserve funds. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only actions were motions to enter and exit closed session and to adjourn.

• Motion to enter closed session for wage and investment discussions carried (7-0)
• Motion to return to open session carried (all present voting aye)
• Motion to adjourn at 10:46 am carried (all present voting aye)

Park Board

The Park Board will hold a discussion-focused meeting covering multiple park initiatives including the Friends of Irvine Park Zoo, an Art in the City Policy, the Chippewa Falls Outdoor Recreation Plan, collaboration with the YMCA, a petting zoo, a zoo fundraiser, and an artifact storage room. No decisions or public hearings are on the agenda; the meeting consists of reports, citizen appearances, and board member comments.

• Discuss Friends of Irvine Park Zoo
• Discuss Art in the City Policy (Ron Bakken)
• Discuss Chippewa Falls Outdoor Rec Plan
• Discuss Collaboration with the YMCA
• Discuss Irvine Park Zoo Fundraiser

The Park Board approved a partnership with the YMCA for staffing and swimming lessons, authorized a $2,000 petting zoo animal lease, and approved a zoo fundraiser. They also accepted a $100,000 donation from Friends of Irvine Park Zoo and approved special event applications. The board discussed an Art in the City policy and an outdoor recreation plan update.

• Approved recurring Kicking in the Park and Homeschool Field Day event applications
• Accepted $100,000 donation from Friends of Irvine Park Zoo
• Authorized proceeding with YMCA partnership and taking to Committee 1
• Approved $2,000 from donations for petting zoo animal lease with Outlaw Farms LLC
• Approved Irvine Park Zoo fundraiser as proposed
• Approved claims totaling $31,649.55
• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and consider a request from Harvey's Tree Care regarding driveway installations.

• Request from Harvey's Tree Care to install driveways at 311 East Vine Street and 101 Chippewa Street

The Board of Public Works recommended allowing Eric and Harvey Fouts to pour their own driveway aprons within a 2025 City Reconstruction Project, with conditions that the work be completed by October 1st and coordinated with the City's contractor schedule. The board also approved minutes from the February 10 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

• Approved minutes of February 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended allowing Fouts brothers to pour own driveway aprons with October 1 deadline (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review several land development proposals and make recommendations to the Common Council. Items include certified survey maps for St. Joseph's Campus and Garden Street lots, preliminary plats for Summit Ridge and Willow Creek Phase 5, a rezoning petition for Summit Ridge parcels, and a conditional use permit alteration for the Willow Creek Planned Development.

• Review CSM for St. Joseph's Campus
• Review CSM for lots 34 & 35 on Garden Street (Hiess-Loken & Associates)
• Review Preliminary Plat for Summit Ridge on north side of Chippewa Crossing Boulevard
• Review petition to rezone parcels within Summit Ridge Plat off Chippewa Crossing Boulevard
• Review Conditional Use Permit to alter Willow Creek Planned Development

The Plan Commission recommended the Common Council approve the Summit Ridge preliminary plat, a certified survey map for Marshfield Clinic, a lot combination on West Garden Street, and the Willow Creek Phase V preliminary plat. It also recommended the council hold public hearings for four zoning district changes and for an amendment to the Willow Creek Planned Development Conditional Use Permit. All recommendations passed unanimously, with one commissioner recusing from the lot combination vote.

• Approved minutes of the February 10, 2025 Plan Commission meeting.
• Recommended Common Council approve a CSM allowing Marshfield Clinic to purchase Lot 1.
• Recommended Common Council approve a CSM combining Lots 34 and 35 on West Garden Street (Commissioner Hiess recused).
• Recommended Common Council approve the Summit Ridge Preliminary Plat, subject to fees, review, and changes.
• Recommended Common Council hold public hearings for four zoning district changes.
• Recommended Plan Commission hold a public hearing on the Willow Creek PDCUP amendment.
• Recommended Common Council approve the Willow Creek Phase V preliminary plat, subject to fees, review, and changes.
• Adjourned at 7:48 pm.

City Council

The City Council will discuss awarding a contract for the 2025 River Street Street and Utility Improvement Project. Members will also consider pavement width ordinances for four streets and a labor agreement with local firefighters.

• Bid award for 2025 River Street Street and Utility Improvement Project to Haas Sons, Inc. for $2,185,624.33
• Ordinances #2025-06 through #2025-09 establishing pavement widths on Duncan, Macomber, Maynard, and Vine Streets
• Ratification of a labor agreement with the Chippewa Falls International Association of Firefighters, Local 1816
• Resolution #2025-06 regarding the Final Plat of Wissota Meadows, First Addition
• License agreement with CDPG Developers, LLC for land clearance

The Chippewa Falls Common Council approved several street width ordinances, a final plat, and awarded a $2,185,624.33 contract for the 2025 River Street improvement project. The council also approved a revocable license for CDPG Developers to begin land clearance, ratified a firefighter labor agreement, and approved claims totaling $609,726.98. All votes were unanimous except one recusal and one no vote.

• Approved $2,185,624.33 River Street improvement bid to Haas Sons, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-06 setting Duncan Street pavement width at 34 ft (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-07 setting Macomber Street pavement width at 30 ft (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-08 setting Maynard Street pavement width at 34 ft (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-09 setting Vine Street pavement width at 30 ft (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-06 final plat of Wissota Meadows, First Addition (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-07 authorizing FTA grant applications (6-0)
• Approved Revocable License Agreement with CDPG Developers for land clearance (5-1)

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

The Transportation, Construction, Public Safety and Traffic Committee will discuss a proposal for outdoor sharps disposal units at Fire Station One in partnership with Chippewa County, a healthcare technology management services agreement with Biomedex LLC, a medical director agreement with Dr. Erik Dickson, and potential changes to downtown parking. The committee may make recommendations to the City Council on these items.

• Discuss proposal for outdoor sharps disposal units at Chippewa Falls Fire Station One, in partnership with Chippewa County Public Health
• Discuss Healthcare Technology Management Services Agreement with Biomedex LLC for biomedical equipment services ($250/hour, $100/hour travel)
• Discuss Medical Director - EMS Provider Agreement with Erik Dickson, MD
• Discuss downtown parking, including allocation of city-owned lots for longer duration and permit parking

The committee voted to recommend Council approval of a $2,000 biomedical equipment services agreement with Biomedex, LLC for fire department equipment maintenance. It also recommended a one-year medical director agreement with Erik Dickson, MD at $11,000 per year. No action was taken on a sharps disposal unit proposal or downtown permit parking, with staff directed to explore alternatives.

• Recommended approval of Biomedex biomedical equipment services agreement (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Medical Director EMS Provider Agreement with Erik Dickson, MD (2-0)
• Directed Fire Chief to discuss alternative sharps disposal locations with Public Health
• No action on downtown permit parking; staff to develop program

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

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater Committee will discuss funding sources for three items: an Xcel Energy easement for a trail near Allen Park, upgrades to City Hall railings and roof ladder, and increased pay for solo basketball referees. These are discussion items only, with possible recommendations to the City Council.

• Discuss funding source for Xcel Energy Easement across property near Allen Park for trail building and maintenance
• Discuss funding for upgrades to City Hall railings and roof ladder extension
• Discuss funding for increase in basketball referee pay for solo refereeing

The committee voted to recommend Council approve funding from TID #12 for an Xcel Energy easement near Allen Park to connect the Chippewa Riverfront and Allen Park. It also recommended funding for City Hall railing and roof ladder upgrades, and increased pay for solo basketball referees. All motions passed unanimously.

• Recommended Council approve TID #12 funding for Xcel Energy easement near Allen Park (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approve up to $11,896 for City Hall interior railings and roof ladder extension from Omitted Budget Funds (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approve $50 per game for solo basketball referees with backpay for 13 games from Parks and Recreation budget (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to act on several infrastructure items, including awarding bids for the River Street project and ranking consultants for the Bridgewater Avenue Reconstruction. They will also review a snow plow priority map, consider a driveway request from a resident, and discuss an Xcel Energy easement for a trail near STH 124 bridge leading to Allen Park. Recommendations on the River Street bids and Bridgewater Avenue consultant ranking will be forwarded to the Common Council. The meeting opens with approval of the February 10 meeting minutes.

• Consider bids for River Street project; recommendation to Common Council.
• Review and rank consulting firm proposals for Bridgewater Avenue Reconstruction; recommendation to Common Council.
• Consider Xcel Energy recreational trail easement for a trail near STH 124 bridge to Allen Park (perpetual, non-exclusive, $500 administrative fee).
• Review Snow Plow Priority Map; possible recommendation to Common Council.
• Consider request from Paul Nadreau for driveway work.

The Board of Public Works awarded the West River Street Reconstruction project to the low bidder, Haas Sons, Inc., for $2,185,624.33. It also approved allowing Alderman Paul Nadreau to install his own concrete on Vine Street with an October 1 deadline, recommended the Common Council approve a design contract with JT Engineering for the Bridgewater Avenue project, and recommended Committee 1 find funding for a $500 easement fee from Xcel Energy. The board discussed but took no action on updating the city's snow plowing policy.

• Awarded West River Street Reconstruction to Haas Sons, Inc. for $2,185,624.33 (all aye)
• Allowed Alderman Paul Nadreau to install his own concrete on Vine Street, deadline Oct 1 (all aye)
• Recommended Common Council approve JT Engineering design contract for Bridgewater Avenue (all aye)
• Recommended Committee 1 find funding source for $500 Xcel Energy easement fee (3-1, Hiess nay)
• Approved minutes of Feb 10, 2025 meeting (all aye)

Library Board

The Chippewa Falls Public Library Board approved closing the library on March 25, 2025, for a Sierra System overhaul and staff training. They also approved the 2024 annual report, vouchers, and prior meeting minutes. The board noted that Bug Tussel funding ended but will continue with Friends of the Library support, and home delivery resumed with two facilities.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved January 15, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved vouchers for 2025 budget after Feb 18 (5-0)
• Approved filing 2024 annual report (5-0)
• Approved closing library March 25, 2025 for Sierra update and staff training (5-0)

City Council

The Common Council will hold public hearings and vote on special use permits for businesses at 925 W River Street and 753 Herbert Street. The body will also consider ordinances regarding public utility right-of-way management and pavement widths for four city streets.

• Special Use Permit for mental health therapy and wellness at 925 W River Street
• Special Use Permit for Hybrid Fitness at 753 Herbert Street
• Ordinance #2025-05 regarding Right-of-Way Management for Public Utilities
• Pavement width ordinances for Duncan, Macomber, Maynard, and Vine Streets
• Resolution #2025-04 to combine wards for the April 1, 2025 Spring Election

The Common Council approved a development agreement with Aspirus and CDPG Developers for City-owned property in TID #16, along with real estate purchase agreements for two lots. It also granted special use permits for a mental health therapy business and a fitness facility, and approved several ordinances and resolutions.

• Approved Development Agreement with Aspirus and CDPG Developers (5-0)
• Approved Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Aspirus for Lot 1 of CSM No. 6053 (5-0)
• Approved Agreement to Purchase Real Estate with CDPG Developers for Lot 2 of CSM No. 6053 (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Connection Therapy and Wellness at 925 W River Street (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Hybrid Fitness at 753 Herbert Street (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-05 amending right-of-way management for public utilities (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-04 to combine wards for April 1 election (5-0)
• Approved claims totaling $7,397,430.60 (5-0)

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

The committee recommended the Council approve additional funding for Chippewa County IT services, with increases of $42,000 in 2026, $12,000 in 2027, and $12,000 in 2028, funded by franchise fees or omitted budget funds. They also recommended approving the 2026-2027 intergovernmental agreement with Chippewa County for recycling program administration, with a 2.5% increase. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Recommended Council approve $42,000 IT funding increase for 2026 (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approve $12,000 IT funding increase for 2027 (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approve $12,000 IT funding increase for 2028 (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approve 2026-2027 recycling agreement with 2.5% increase (unanimous)

Park Board

The Park Board will meet to consider special event applications and various park management topics. Discussions include mammal exhibits and fencing at the bison pasture. The board will also review a recreation report and a directors report.

• Large Mammal Exhibits
• Fencing Between Bison Pasture
• Irvine Park Board Walk
• Student Representatives
• Special Event Applications

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board approved a $8,500 design contract with CBS Squared for replacing the Irvine Park boardwalk, and approved the Farmer's Market application for Riverfront Park. Claims totaling $49,088.06 were approved. No action was taken on large mammal exhibits or bison pasture fencing, which remain under discussion.

• Approved $8,500 for CBS Squared boardwalk design
• Approved Farmer's Market application at Riverfront Park
• Approved claims of $49,088.06
• Approved minutes of January 14, 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will enter closed session to discuss competitive wages for public employees and potential property purchases under state statutes. The meeting may return to open session for possible action on the items discussed.

• Closed session discussion of competitive public employee wages and purchasing of public properties

The Committee of the Whole met and discussed the ongoing wage study, including implementation strategies, job category reviews, longevity, appeals, costs, and sustainability. They also considered whether utilities should have a different implementation schedule and how wage comparisons with other communities should account for staffing levels. The committee then voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss competitive public employee wages, and later returned to open session and adjourned without taking any formal action.

• Entered closed session to discuss competitive public employee wages (6-0)
• Returned to open session after closed discussion (6-0)
• Adjourned at 7:00 pm (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Chippewa Falls Plan Commission will hold two public hearings: one for a conditional use permit to build a community hospital on the north side of Chippewa Crossing, and another for a conditional use permit to operate a battery research, development, and assembly facility at 1400 Halbleib Road. The commission will also review and make recommendations on the Wissota Meadows Extraterritorial Plat and the Preliminary Plat for Willow Creek Phase 5, along with approving the minutes from the January 13 meeting.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit Resolution 2025-01 for a community hospital on Lot 1 of CSM #6053, north side of Chippewa Crossing
• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit Resolution 2025-02 for a battery research, development, and assembly facility at 1400 Halbleib Road (Parcel #22908-2943-73878001A)
• Review and consider Wissota Meadows Extraterritorial Plat with recommendation to Common Council
• Review and consider Preliminary Plat for Willow Creek Phase 5 with recommendation to Common Council

The Plan Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit for Aspirus Health to build a community hospital on 22.1 acres north of Chippewa Crossing Boulevard, and approved a conditional use permit for KYMA Batteries to operate a battery research, development, and assembly facility at 1400 Halbleib Road. The commission also recommended approval of the Wissota Meadows First Addition final plat and the Willow Creek Phase 5 preliminary plat, both subject to conditions.

• Approved conditional use permit for Aspirus hospital (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for KYMA battery facility with safety conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended Common Council approve Wissota Meadows final plat (unanimous)
• Recommended Common Council approve Willow Creek Phase 5 preliminary plat (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider and make recommendations to the Common Council on the width, functional classification, and sidewalk location for four streets: Duncan Street (Walnut to Canal), Macomber Street (Wheaton to Huron), Maynard Street (Front to Grand), and Vine Street (Main to Depot). The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. Attached staff reports detail traffic counts, existing conditions, and proposed widths for all but Vine Street.

• Duncan Street: recommend widening from 24 ft to 34 ft with curb and gutter, no new sidewalk.
• Macomber Street: recommend keeping 30 ft width and adding sidewalk on both sides from Wheaton to Eagle Street.
• Maynard Street: recommend narrowing from 38 ft to 34 ft, keeping existing sidewalks.
• Vine Street: listed for consideration with no attached detail in this document.

The Board of Public Works voted unanimously to recommend the Common Council approve specific widths, functional classifications, and sidewalk plans for Duncan, Macomber, Maynard, and Vine Streets. The board also approved minutes from the January 27 meeting and recommended approval of a right-of-way management ordinance and fee resolution, pending City Attorney review. No action was taken on an Xcel Energy easement for a future trail.

• Recommended Duncan St (Walnut to Canal) at 34 ft, local street, no sidewalk (unanimous)
• Recommended Macomber St (Wheaton to Huron) at 30 ft, local street, add sidewalk throughout (unanimous)
• Recommended Maynard St (Front to Grand) at 34 ft, local street, replace condemnable sidewalk (unanimous)
• Recommended Vine St (Main to Depot) at 30 ft, local street, no sidewalk (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance Section 8.05 on right-of-way management, pending City Attorney review (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of fee resolution for right-of-way management, pending City Attorney review (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• No action taken on Xcel Energy easement for trail under STH 124 Bridge

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to discuss personnel matters in a closed session. The body intends to review Fire Department interview scoring and conduct interviews for Police Department Patrol Officers.

• Fire Department interview scoring discussion
• Police Department Patrol Officer interviews

The Chippewa Falls Police and Fire Commission held a special meeting on February 5, 2025, and approved the minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting. The Commission entered closed session to discuss Fire Department interview scoring and conduct Police Officer interviews, and also received an update on a grievance regarding a recent promotion in the Fire and Emergency Services Department. After returning to open session, the Commission voted to place Candidates #4 and #5 on the existing Police Officer position eligibility list, which expires on January 22, 2026.

• Approved minutes of January 22, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Entered closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) for employment discussions (unanimous)
• Returned to open session after closed session (unanimous)
• Placed Candidates #4 and #5 on Police Officer eligibility list (unanimous)

City Council

The Chippewa Falls Common Council approved two special use permits: one allowing Hope Village to convert a motel at 501 Summit Avenue into efficiency apartments, and another allowing Lutheran Social Services to operate an addiction treatment facility at 2301 County Highway I. Both were approved unanimously. The council also approved claims totaling $592,782.58 and held first readings for three additional ordinances. A closed session was held to discuss the sale of city-owned property in TID #16, but no action was taken in open session.

• Approved Ordinance #2025-01 granting a special use permit for Hope Village to convert a motel at 501 Summit Avenue into efficiency apartments (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-02 granting a special use permit for Lutheran Social Services to operate an addiction treatment facility at 2301 County Highway I (5-0)
• Approved claims totaling $592,782.58 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of previous council meeting and committee reports
• Held first reading of Ordinance #2025-03 for Connection Therapy and Wellness at 925 West River Street
• Held first reading of Ordinance #2025-04 for a fitness facility at 753 Herbert Street
• Held first reading of Ordinance #2025-05 amending right-of-way management code
• Held closed session to discuss sale of city-owned property in TID #16; no action taken

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

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater Committee will discuss funding for various city infrastructure and equipment requests. The committee may make recommendations to the Council regarding vehicle purchases and department spending.

• Funding for a mechanical room at Riverfront Park
• Purchase of two plow trucks for the Street Department
• Funding for Fire Department emergency back-up generator repair and hiring incentives
• Use of League of Wisconsin Municipality Grant funds for Parks & Recreation computer equipment
• Purchase of a new or used bucket truck due to repair delays

The committee voted to recommend the Council approve several purchases and funding items. These include a used bucket truck (not to exceed $200,000), two plow trucks, $4,000 in park computer equipment, and $5,000 in fire department hiring incentives for both 2025 and 2026. All motions passed unanimously.

• Recommended purchase of used bucket truck up to $200,000 (unanimous)
• Recommended funding for repair of existing bucket truck from current budget (unanimous)
• Recommended ordering two plow trucks with 2025/2026 borrowing (unanimous)
• Recommended $4,000 purchase of park computer equipment from LWMMI grant (unanimous)
• Recommended $5,000 fire department hiring incentive for 2025 and 2026 (unanimous)
• Recommended $4,224 fire station generator repair from budget funds (unanimous)
• Recommended purchase of 8 sets of turnout gear from WDVA funds (unanimous)
• Recommended posting Account Clerk position at $23.82-$25.24/hr (unanimous)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

Committee #2 will discuss and potentially recommend adjustments to the pay rate for a GIS Specialist/Civil Engineer Technician position and continue a Fire Department hiring incentive. Other items include updates to pool manager job descriptions, a new city logo, additional personal time off days for non-union staff, and revisions to the Account Clerk job description with a pay range for recruitment. No final decisions will be made; recommendations may go to the City Council.

• Discuss GIS Specialist/Civil Engineer Technician position and consider adjusting pay rate
• Discuss continuing Fire Department hiring incentive
• Discuss additional 2025 personal time off days for non-union city staff
• Discuss updates to Head Pool Manager and Assistant Pool Manager job descriptions
• Discuss options for an updated City Logo

Committee #2 met on January 31, 2025, and voted to recommend four items to the City Council: updated Head Pool Manager and Assistant Pool Manager job descriptions, continuation of the Fire Department's $2,500 hiring incentive (with funding source referred to Committee #1), additional 2025 personal time off days for non-union staff, and a revised Account Clerk job description with an hourly pay range of $23.82-$25.24. The committee discussed but took no action on adjusting the GIS Specialist pay rate (deferring to the overall wage study) and on forwarding new City logo options to department heads for input.

• Recommended updated Head Pool Manager and Assistant Pool Manager job descriptions (unanimous)
• Recommended continuing Fire Department $2,500 hiring incentive, funding source referred to Committee #1 (unanimous)
• Recommended additional 2025 personal time off days for non-union staff (unanimous)
• Recommended revised Account Clerk job description with $23.82-$25.24 hourly pay range (unanimous)
• No action on GIS Specialist pay adjustment; deferred to overall wage study
• No action on City logo; options forwarded to department heads for input

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The Committee on Labor Negotiations, Personnel, Policy & Administration will meet to discuss labor negotiation strategies. The meeting includes a contemplated closed session to discuss negotiations with the Chippewa Falls International Association of Firefighters, Local 1816.

• Negotiations with Chippewa Falls International Association of Firefighters, Local 1816

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

This committee will discuss and possibly recommend to the City Council a draft ordinance prohibiting smoking within 30 feet of play structures in city parks. They will also consider a variance request from Dale and Mary Berg (Ritz on the River) for a beer garden, discuss safety protocols for school buses at the Pure Water Days Parade, and receive a police update on calls to licensed establishments.

• Discuss variance of Code Section §12.03(6) for beer garden at Ritz on the River
• Discuss draft ordinance to prohibit smoking within 30 feet of play structures in city parks
• Discuss establishing safety protocol using school buses at intersections for Pure Water Days Parade
• Update from police on calls to licensed establishments re alcohol beverage licenses

The committee voted to recommend Council approval of the beer garden variance for Ritz on the River for the remainder of the license year, with renewal applications allowed. They also recommended establishing a standard protocol to use buses at intersections for the Pure Water Days Parade, referring funding to Committee #1. No action was taken on the smoking ordinance or police updates.

• Recommended Council approve Ritz on the River beer garden variance (unanimous)
• Recommended Council establish bus protocol for Pure Water Days Parade (unanimous)
• Referred funding for parade buses to Committee #1
• No action on smoking ordinance; deferred for more info
• No action on police calls update; noted 12 calls in 3 months

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review and consider changes to ordinance Section 8.05, which establishes a management framework for public utilities in rights-of-way, and a resolution setting fees under that ordinance. They will also consider an Xcel Energy easement for a trail near the STH 124 bridge. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and adjournment.

• Review changes to ordinance 8.05 (Management of Public Right-of-Way for Public Utilities)
• Consider resolution for fees required under proposed ordinance 8.05
• Consider Xcel Energy easement for trail near STH 124 bridge
• Approve minutes of January 13, 2025 Board of Public Works meeting

The Board of Public Works recommended the Common Council approve a new ordinance (Section 8.05) for managing public utility right-of-way, pending City Attorney review and changes. It also recommended approving a resolution setting fees for right-of-way permits. The board granted an exception to the 7-year no-dig moratorium for a sewer lateral at 1322 Carli Court and recommended approval of 2025 special assessment rates and a preliminary resolution for special assessments. No action was taken on an Xcel Energy trail easement, with a suggestion to explore purchasing the property.

• Recommended approval of updated Ordinance Section 8.05 (right-of-way management) pending City Attorney review (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of resolution setting right-of-way permit fees (unanimous)
• Granted Haas Sons, Inc. exception to 7-year moratorium for sewer lateral at 1322 Carli Court (unanimous)
• Recommended council approve preliminary resolution declaring intent to levy special assessments (unanimous)
• Recommended council approve 2025 special assessment rates (unanimous)
• Recommended council release and terminate easement with DandyLand Management, LLC (unanimous)
• No action taken on Xcel Energy trail easement; will explore purchasing property

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to approve minutes from January 6th and then enter a contemplated closed session under state statute to discuss specific personnel problems and conduct interviews for a police officer position. No other public business is scheduled.

• Consideration of a closed session under Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(c)+(f) for personnel issues
• Conduct Police Department Police Officer interviews

The Commission approved conditional job offers for two police officer candidates, contingent on background checks and exams, and placed a third candidate on an eligibility list. The meeting included a closed session for personnel discussions and interviews.

• Approved conditional offers to Candidates #1 and #2 for police officer positions (unanimous)
• Placed Candidate #3 on eligibility list expiring Jan 22, 2026 (unanimous)
• Authorized Chief Douglas to hire from eligibility list as needed (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Common Council will hold first readings for two special use permits: one to convert a motel at 501 Summit Avenue into efficiency apartments, and another for an addiction treatment facility at 2301 County Highway I. The Council will also consider ratifying a labor agreement with the Chippewa Falls Professional Police Association, approve preliminary resolutions for 2025 special assessments, and discuss the possible sale of city-owned property in TID #16 during closed session.

• First reading of Ordinance #2025-01: special use permit for motel-to-apartment conversion at 501 Summit Avenue
• First reading of Ordinance #2025-02: special use permit for addiction treatment facility at 2301 County Highway I
• Consider ratification of labor agreement with Chippewa Falls Professional Police Association
• Preliminary Resolution #2025-02 declaring intent to levy special assessments for 2025 construction projects
• Closed session to negotiate sale of city-owned property in TID #16 and related development agreement

The Chippewa Falls Common Council ratified the labor agreement with the Chippewa Falls Professional Police Association, approved resolutions for 2025 special assessments, and approved claims totaling $3,346,602.76. The council also held first readings for two special use permits (motel conversion and addiction treatment facility) and approved street use permits for two events. A closed session led to approval of a Limited Property Inspection Agreement for a City-owned property in TID #16.

• Ratified labor agreement with Chippewa Falls Professional Police Association (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-02 declaring intent to levy special assessments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-03 regarding 2025 special assessment rates (5-0)
• Approved claims totaling $3,346,602.76 (5-0)
• Approved street use permit for Chilly Chippewa 5K Run on March 1, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved street use permit for Ride Across Wisconsin on July 12, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Limited Property Inspection Agreement for TID #16 property (5-0)
• Held first reading of Ordinance #2025-01 (motel to efficiency apartments) and #2025-02 (addiction treatment facility)

City Council

The Common Council will consider a single resolution to combine multiple wards into four groups for the February 18, 2025 Spring Primary. The measure aims to simplify voting by using common polling places and ballots.

• Resolution #2025-01 combining Wards 1,2,9,10,1A,10A,17 at Chippewa Falls Senior Center
• Wards 3,4,5,6,15 combined at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
• Wards 7,8 combined at Chippewa Falls Public Library
• Wards 11,12,13,14,16 combined at Faith Lutheran Church
• Returns to be maintained only for combined wards; separate ballot results reported per statute

The Common Council held a special meeting and approved Resolution #2025-01 to combine wards for the February 18, 2025 Spring Primary. The motion passed unanimously with all six council members present voting aye. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution #2025-01 to combine wards for Feb. 18, 2025 Spring Primary (6-0)

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

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water and Wastewater Committee will meet to discuss possible funding recommendations for several capital purchases and projects. Items include duct cleaning, warning system upgrades, a bucket truck, a police vehicle, and an update to the City’s Outdoor Recreation Plan. No final decisions will be made at this meeting; recommendations may be forwarded to the City Council.

• Discuss funding for duct cleaning
• Discuss funding for warning system upgrades
• Discuss funding for bucket truck purchase
• Discuss funding for police vehicle
• Discuss funding to update the City’s Outdoor Recreation Plan

The committee voted to recommend the Council approve $132,445 for duct cleaning in various city buildings, funded from remaining ARPA funds, future borrowing, or reserves. They also recommended $36,000 for a new police squad car as part of 2025 borrowing and $9,950 for an Outdoor Recreation Plan update. No action was taken on warning system upgrades or bucket truck purchase.

• Recommended $132,445 for duct cleaning in city buildings (unanimous)
• Recommended $36,000 for police squad car purchase (unanimous)
• Recommended $9,950 for Outdoor Recreation Plan update (unanimous)
• No action on warning system upgrades — requested full replacement pricing
• No action on bucket truck purchase — deferred to future borrowing discussions

Library Board

The Chippewa Falls Public Library Board of Trustees approved vouchers to be paid from both the 2024 and 2025 budgets after January 21, 2025, with all five present members voting in favor. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from the December 19, 2024 meeting. No public appearances were made, and no substantive policy decisions were taken.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved December 19, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2024 budget vouchers after Jan 21, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 budget vouchers after Jan 21, 2025 (5-0)

Park Board

The Park Board will meet to discuss several park-related topics, including a proposed multiuse trail route, the Farmers Market location, and beaver management at Irvine Park. The board will also review the Outdoor Recreation Plan and hear the Recreation and Directors reports. No votes on the discussion items are expected at this meeting, but claims will be approved.

• Discuss multiuse trail route proposal (Frank Lowey & Tom Lamartina)
• Discuss Farmers Market location
• Discuss beaver management at Irvine Park
• Discuss Outdoor Recreation Plan
• Approve claims

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board approved relocating the Farmers Market to Riverfront Park and approved a proposed 0.4-mile multiuse trail route. They also approved trapping beavers in Irvine and Marshall, and approved claims totaling $277,828.01. No citizen appearances or special event applications were considered.

• Approved Farmers Market relocation to Riverfront Park
• Approved 0.4-mile multiuse trail route as presented
• Approved Anthony Mercer to trap beavers in Irvine and Marshall, pending licensing verification
• Approved claims in the amount of $277,828.01
• Approved minutes of December 10, 2024

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider several land-use requests, including a Special Use Permit for Hybrid Fitness and a Conditional Use Permit for Aspirus. The body will also review safety protocols for a Conditional Use Permit regarding KYMA Batteries.

• Special Use Permit for Hybrid Fitness
• Conditional Use Permit for Aspirus
• Safety protocol for KYMA Batteries Conditional Use Permit

The Plan Commission recommended approval of a Special Use Permit for Hybrid Fitness at 753 Herbert Street, a Conditional Use Permit for Aspirus Health's proposed community hospital on 22.1 acres on Chippewa Crossing Boulevard, and an updated Conditional Use Permit for KYMA Batteries at 1400 Halbeib Road, including adherence to NFPA 855 (2023) and use of the entire 80-acre site. All motions carried unanimously. The Aspirus permit will proceed to a public hearing on February 10, 2025.

• Recommended approval of Hybrid Fitness Special Use Permit (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Aspirus hospital Conditional Use Permit (unanimous)
• Approved KYMA updated operations with NFPA 855 (2023) requirement (unanimous)
• Approved KYMA use of entire 80-acre site (unanimous)
• Required KYMA to submit updated site plan (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review and make recommendations to the Common Council on several items including a request to excavate within a no-dig moratorium at 1322 Carli Court, a preliminary resolution to levy special assessments for infrastructure improvements on multiple streets, and the adoption of 2025 special assessment rates. The board will also consider a release of a permanent easement with DandyLand Management, LLC and Toycen Addition, LLC. The meeting includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Excavation request at 1322 Carli Court, currently within a 7-year no-dig moratorium
• Preliminary resolution to levy special assessments for sanitary sewer, water main, curb, sidewalk, driveway, and street surfacing work on Macomber, Maynard, Vine, Duncan, an alley, River, Bay, Cedar, Bridge, and Elm streets
• 2025 special assessment rates: grading $19.20/ft, sanitary sewer $40.50/ft, water main $40.00/ft, street surfacing $25.90/ft (34-ft width)
• Release and termination of a permanent easement for roadway construction granted to the City in January 2023

The Board of Public Works recommended the Common Council approve a preliminary resolution declaring intent to levy special assessments for 2025 construction projects on multiple streets, and also recommended approval of the 2025 special assessment rates. The board granted Haas Sons, Inc. an exception to the 7-year no-dig moratorium to install a sewer lateral at 1322 Carli Court. It also recommended releasing and terminating a permanent easement with DandyLand Management, LLC. All votes were unanimous.

• Granted Haas Sons, Inc. exception to 7-year moratorium for sewer lateral at 1322 Carli Court (unanimous)
• Recommended council approve preliminary resolution for special assessments on 2025 street projects (unanimous)
• Recommended council approve 2025 special assessment rates (unanimous)
• Recommended council release and terminate easement with DandyLand Management, LLC (unanimous)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The Committee on Labor Negotiations, Personnel, Policy & Administration will meet to discuss labor strategies. The meeting includes a contemplated closed session to negotiate with the Chippewa Falls International Association of Firefighters, Local 1816.

• Labor negotiation issues and strategies
• Negotiations with Chippewa Falls International Association of Firefighters, Local 1816

The committee met and voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss labor negotiation issues and strategies with the Chippewa Falls International Association of Firefighters, Local 1816. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned after returning to open session.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for labor negotiations (3-0)
• Approved motion to return to open session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn at 11:56 am (unanimous)

Committee #2 - Labor Negotiations, Personnel Policy & Administration

The committee will convene in open session then immediately enter a closed session under state law to discuss labor negotiation issues and strategies. The primary business is negotiating a new contract with the Chippewa Falls Professional Police Association. The committee may return to open session before adjourning.

• Closed session authorized under Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(e) for negotiating public properties, investing public funds, or conducting business with competitive implications
• Discussion of labor negotiation issues and strategies
• Negotiations with Chippewa Falls Professional Police Association for a new contract
• Notice that a majority of the City Council may be present

The committee voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss labor negotiation strategies and negotiate a new contract with the Chippewa Falls Professional Police Association. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned after returning to open session.

• Entered closed session under Wis. Stats. Sec. 19.85(1)(e) for labor negotiations (3-0)
• Returned to open session (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned at 10:12 am (all present voting aye)

City Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone 913 First Avenue from I-2 Light Industrial to P-1 Public and Institutional. They will also vote on a street use permit for McDonell Area Catholic Schools to park a trailer for an event, and consider claims as recommended by the Claims Committee. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the negotiation and possible sale of city-owned property in TID #16.

• Public hearing and ordinance vote to rezone 913 First Avenue from I-2 Light Industrial to P-1 Public and Institutional
• Street use permit for McDonell Area Catholic Schools to park a trailer on Coleman Street for the Spaghetti Spectacular (Jan 22-27, 2025)
• Consideration of claims as recommended by the Claims Committee
• Closed session to negotiate sale of city-owned property in TID #16 and development agreement

The Common Council approved Ordinance #2024-25, rezoning 913 First Avenue from I-2 Light Industrial to P-1 Public and Institutional, allowing Veritas Classical Academy to operate a K-5 charter school in the former Mason Shoe building. The council also approved a street use permit for McDonell Area Catholic Schools' Spaghetti Spectacular, claims totaling $1,206,258.34, and entered closed session to discuss the sale of city-owned property in TID #16, with no action taken after returning to open session.

• Approved Ordinance #2024-25 rezoning 913 First Avenue to P-1 (7-0)
• Approved street use permit for McDonell Area Catholic Schools' Spaghetti Spectacular (7-0)
• Approved claims totaling $1,206,258.34 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of December 17, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Approved Committee #2 minutes of December 18, 2024 (7-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss sale of City-owned property in TID #16 (7-0)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will hold a public meeting on January 6, 2025, to recognize Police Officer Spaeth for completing probation. The Commission will then enter a closed session under Wisconsin law to discuss personnel matters of probationary firefighter/paramedics. Possible action may follow the closed session. The remainder of the agenda consists of routine procedural items.

• Recognition of Police Officer Spaeth’s completion of probation
• Closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) to update on probationary FF/Paramedics
• Possible action after closed session on items discussed

The Chippewa Falls Police and Fire Commission held a special meeting on January 6, 2025, approving the previous meeting's minutes and recognizing Officer Spaeth for completing his probationary period. In closed session, the commission discussed probationary firefighter/paramedics and voted to extend one candidate's probationary period to June 25, 2025, citing unique circumstances and noting it was non-precedent setting. The meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m.

• Approved minutes of November 4, 2024 meeting (motion carried)
• Recognized Officer Spaeth for completing probationary period successfully
• Entered closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) to discuss probationary FF/paramedics (all aye)
• Extended probationary period for candidate discussed to June 25, 2025 (all aye, non-precedent setting)