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CornellWI averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$142,100 Typical home value $229,409 +4% yr/yr · +25.7% 5-yr
Recent meetings
Thu Oct 15, 2026
Meeting
Cornell Council to vote on trailer parking ordinance and alcohol licenses
The City Council will consider an ordinance prohibiting long-term parking of unhitched trailers on city rights-of-way. Members will also act on three alcohol beverage license applications and bills totaling $67,608.84.
- Ordinance #26-3 prohibiting long term parking of unhitched trailers on City right of ways
- Alcohol beverage license applications for Cornell Food Mart LLC, Baker Outdoors LLC, and Huddle Up Pub LLC
- Payment of bills totaling $67,608.84
- Proposed construction traffic routing for school project from East Townline Rd to Ripley St
- Notification of Old Abe trail bridge closure over STH 64 for repair
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AGENDA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M. Regular Council Meeting
1. Flag Pledge
2. Roll Call
3. Set Agenda
4. Approval of last regular council meeting minutes.
5. Committee reports.
6. Act on alcohol beverage license applications. Class A Beer and Class a Liquor for
Cornell Food Mart LLC, Ranvir Singh, Agent for premises at 425 S. 3rd St. Class B
Beer Baker Outdoors LLC Andrew Baker agent for premises at 308 South St. Class
B Beer & Class B Liquor Huddle Up Pub LLC Sherlee Smith, Agent for premises at
216 Main St.
7. Act on Ordinance #26-3 prohibiting long term parking of unhitched trailers on City
right of ways.
8. September police report from Chief Kosterman.
9. Old Abe trail bridge over STH 64 is now closed for repair.
10. CESA’s requesting input on construction traffic routing during school project.
They’re proposing East Townline Rd to Ripley St.
11. Act on bills totaling $67,608.84
12. Additional comments & suggestions.
13. Forthcoming Events.
• Halloween activities – Oct 31st Trunk or Treat event at Mill Yard Park 3-4pm.
Recommended Trick or Treat hours 4-7pm.
• Winter Parking regulations on City Streets start Nov. 1st.
• Fall General Election – Nov. 3rd 2026
• 2027 Budget Hearing is set Nov. 5th at 6:30 pm – Council Chambers
• Fall Yard waste pickup starting the week of Oct 26th
14. Adjournment.
David DeJongh, City Administrator
Posted: October 14, 2026 4:00 p.m.
Thu Oct 15, 2026
Meeting
Cornell Finance Committee to discuss budget
The City of Cornell Finance Committee is meeting to discuss matters under its jurisdiction. The agenda specifically lists the budget for discussion following the City Council meeting.
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MEETING OF THE
WILL BE HELD
DAY
DATE
TIME
AT
CHAIRMAN
DATE & TIME POSTED
Agenda:
A quorum of the City of Cornell Common Council may be present
3:30 PM
OFFICIAL NOTICE
Finance Committee Meeting
Thursday
October 15, 2026
Council Chambers
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANY MATTERS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THIS COMMITTEE.
Steve Turany
October 14, 2026
1) Budget
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7:30 PM
Thu Oct 1, 2026
Meeting
Cornell, WI city meeting scheduled for 2026-10-01, but no agenda items are listed
The supplied text is the City of Cornell, WI website's general welcome and visitor information page, not a meeting agenda. It contains no motions, ordinances, contracts, or discussion items for the 2026-10-01 meeting. The only meeting-related content is a link to a Calendar and to Agendas & Minutes. No decisions or topics can be reported from this record.
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Welcome to the City of Cornell, WI!
Welcome to the City of Cornell, WI!
content
Home of the Historic Wood Stacker & Brunet Island State Park
links
Calendar
Agendas & Minutes
Forms & Permits
Make a Payment
Explore Cornell
Facebook
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Cornell invites you to relax and enjoy nature at its finest. This pristine environment with an abundance of wildlife, clean air and unhurried pace of life will capture you. Cornell is a small but progressive community located at the confluence of the scenic Chippewa and Fisher Rivers. We are 115 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul; 370 miles from Chicago; 280 miles from Milwaukee; 190 miles from Madison; 152 miles from Superior; and 45 miles from Eau Claire. State Highways 64 and 27, plus the Scenic “River Road”, Highway 178, make access to Cornell easy and enjoyable.
The city has the only remaining pulpwood stacker located in the Mill Yard Park, site of the Cornell Visitors’ Center. Cornell is also a trailhead for the 20-mile Old Abe Trail, for biking, walking, rollerblading and snowmobiling. Brunet Island State Park offers camping and other outdoor recreation. Cornell also has links to Wisconsin’s extensive snowmobile trail network. The city is home to several community activities throughout the year: a fair in June, fireworks on July 3rd, and an annual craft and art fair.
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Thu Oct 1, 2026
Meeting
No meeting business is listed in the supplied Cornell, WI agenda text
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Welcome to the City of Cornell, WI!
Welcome to the City of Cornell, WI!
content
Home of the Historic Wood Stacker & Brunet Island State Park
links
Calendar
Agendas & Minutes
Forms & Permits
Make a Payment
Explore Cornell
Facebook
content
Cornell invites you to relax and enjoy nature at its finest. This pristine environment with an abundance of wildlife, clean air and unhurried pace of life will capture you. Cornell is a small but progressive community located at the confluence of the scenic Chippewa and Fisher Rivers. We are 115 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul; 370 miles from Chicago; 280 miles from Milwaukee; 190 miles from Madison; 152 miles from Superior; and 45 miles from Eau Claire. State Highways 64 and 27, plus the Scenic “River Road”, Highway 178, make access to Cornell easy and enjoyable.
The city has the only remaining pulpwood stacker located in the Mill Yard Park, site of the Cornell Visitors’ Center. Cornell is also a trailhead for the 20-mile Old Abe Trail, for biking, walking, rollerblading and snowmobiling. Brunet Island State Park offers camping and other outdoor recreation. Cornell also has links to Wisconsin’s extensive snowmobile trail network. The city is home to several community activities throughout the year: a fair in June, fireworks on July 3rd, and an annual craft and art fair.
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222 Main Street, Cornell, WI 54732
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Thu Oct 1, 2026
Meeting
No meeting business listed; page is Cornell, WI city website boilerplate
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Welcome to the City of Cornell, WI!
Welcome to the City of Cornell, WI!
content
Home of the Historic Wood Stacker & Brunet Island State Park
links
Calendar
Agendas & Minutes
Forms & Permits
Make a Payment
Explore Cornell
Facebook
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Cornell invites you to relax and enjoy nature at its finest. This pristine environment with an abundance of wildlife, clean air and unhurried pace of life will capture you. Cornell is a small but progressive community located at the confluence of the scenic Chippewa and Fisher Rivers. We are 115 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul; 370 miles from Chicago; 280 miles from Milwaukee; 190 miles from Madison; 152 miles from Superior; and 45 miles from Eau Claire. State Highways 64 and 27, plus the Scenic “River Road”, Highway 178, make access to Cornell easy and enjoyable.
The city has the only remaining pulpwood stacker located in the Mill Yard Park, site of the Cornell Visitors’ Center. Cornell is also a trailhead for the 20-mile Old Abe Trail, for biking, walking, rollerblading and snowmobiling. Brunet Island State Park offers camping and other outdoor recreation. Cornell also has links to Wisconsin’s extensive snowmobile trail network. The city is home to several community activities throughout the year: a fair in June, fireworks on July 3rd, and an annual craft and art fair.
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Thu Sep 24, 2026
Meeting
No substantive agenda items listed for Cornell meeting
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Welcome to the City of Cornell, WI!
Welcome to the City of Cornell, WI!
content
Home of the Historic Wood Stacker & Brunet Island State Park
links
Calendar
Agendas & Minutes
Forms & Permits
Make a Payment
Explore Cornell
Facebook
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Cornell invites you to relax and enjoy nature at its finest. This pristine environment with an abundance of wildlife, clean air and unhurried pace of life will capture you. Cornell is a small but progressive community located at the confluence of the scenic Chippewa and Fisher Rivers. We are 115 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul; 370 miles from Chicago; 280 miles from Milwaukee; 190 miles from Madison; 152 miles from Superior; and 45 miles from Eau Claire. State Highways 64 and 27, plus the Scenic “River Road”, Highway 178, make access to Cornell easy and enjoyable.
The city has the only remaining pulpwood stacker located in the Mill Yard Park, site of the Cornell Visitors’ Center. Cornell is also a trailhead for the 20-mile Old Abe Trail, for biking, walking, rollerblading and snowmobiling. Brunet Island State Park offers camping and other outdoor recreation. Cornell also has links to Wisconsin’s extensive snowmobile trail network. The city is home to several community activities throughout the year: a fair in June, fireworks on July 3rd, and an annual craft and art fair.
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Wed Sep 23, 2026
Meeting
Agenda contains no meeting items; only city welcome and tourism info.
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Welcome to the City of Cornell, WI!
Welcome to the City of Cornell, WI!
content
Home of the Historic Wood Stacker & Brunet Island State Park
links
Calendar
Agendas & Minutes
Forms & Permits
Make a Payment
Explore Cornell
Facebook
content
Cornell invites you to relax and enjoy nature at its finest. This pristine environment with an abundance of wildlife, clean air and unhurried pace of life will capture you. Cornell is a small but progressive community located at the confluence of the scenic Chippewa and Fisher Rivers. We are 115 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul; 370 miles from Chicago; 280 miles from Milwaukee; 190 miles from Madison; 152 miles from Superior; and 45 miles from Eau Claire. State Highways 64 and 27, plus the Scenic “River Road”, Highway 178, make access to Cornell easy and enjoyable.
The city has the only remaining pulpwood stacker located in the Mill Yard Park, site of the Cornell Visitors’ Center. Cornell is also a trailhead for the 20-mile Old Abe Trail, for biking, walking, rollerblading and snowmobiling. Brunet Island State Park offers camping and other outdoor recreation. Cornell also has links to Wisconsin’s extensive snowmobile trail network. The city is home to several community activities throughout the year: a fair in June, fireworks on July 3rd, and an annual craft and art fair.
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222 Main Street, Cornell, WI 54732
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Tue Sep 22, 2026
Meeting
No actionable items; agenda contains only city welcome and tourism info
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Welcome to the City of Cornell, WI!
Welcome to the City of Cornell, WI!
content
Home of the Historic Wood Stacker & Brunet Island State Park
links
Calendar
Agendas & Minutes
Forms & Permits
Make a Payment
Explore Cornell
Facebook
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Cornell invites you to relax and enjoy nature at its finest. This pristine environment with an abundance of wildlife, clean air and unhurried pace of life will capture you. Cornell is a small but progressive community located at the confluence of the scenic Chippewa and Fisher Rivers. We are 115 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul; 370 miles from Chicago; 280 miles from Milwaukee; 190 miles from Madison; 152 miles from Superior; and 45 miles from Eau Claire. State Highways 64 and 27, plus the Scenic “River Road”, Highway 178, make access to Cornell easy and enjoyable.
The city has the only remaining pulpwood stacker located in the Mill Yard Park, site of the Cornell Visitors’ Center. Cornell is also a trailhead for the 20-mile Old Abe Trail, for biking, walking, rollerblading and snowmobiling. Brunet Island State Park offers camping and other outdoor recreation. Cornell also has links to Wisconsin’s extensive snowmobile trail network. The city is home to several community activities throughout the year: a fair in June, fireworks on July 3rd, and an annual craft and art fair.
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Thu Sep 17, 2026
Meeting
No agenda items posted for Cornell, WI meeting
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Welcome to the City of Cornell, WI!
Welcome to the City of Cornell, WI!
content
Home of the Historic Wood Stacker & Brunet Island State Park
links
Calendar
Agendas & Minutes
Forms & Permits
Make a Payment
Explore Cornell
Facebook
content
Cornell invites you to relax and enjoy nature at its finest. This pristine environment with an abundance of wildlife, clean air and unhurried pace of life will capture you. Cornell is a small but progressive community located at the confluence of the scenic Chippewa and Fisher Rivers. We are 115 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul; 370 miles from Chicago; 280 miles from Milwaukee; 190 miles from Madison; 152 miles from Superior; and 45 miles from Eau Claire. State Highways 64 and 27, plus the Scenic “River Road”, Highway 178, make access to Cornell easy and enjoyable.
The city has the only remaining pulpwood stacker located in the Mill Yard Park, site of the Cornell Visitors’ Center. Cornell is also a trailhead for the 20-mile Old Abe Trail, for biking, walking, rollerblading and snowmobiling. Brunet Island State Park offers camping and other outdoor recreation. Cornell also has links to Wisconsin’s extensive snowmobile trail network. The city is home to several community activities throughout the year: a fair in June, fireworks on July 3rd, and an annual craft and art fair.
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222 Main Street, Cornell, WI 54732
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Thu Sep 17, 2026
Meeting
Agenda contains no actionable items; only city welcome and tourism info.
This agenda contains only general welcome and tourism information about the City of Cornell, WI. There are no specific meeting items, decisions, or discussions listed. It appears to be a placeholder or boilerplate page rather than a substantive agenda.
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Welcome to the City of Cornell, WI!
Welcome to the City of Cornell, WI!
content
Home of the Historic Wood Stacker & Brunet Island State Park
links
Calendar
Agendas & Minutes
Forms & Permits
Make a Payment
Explore Cornell
Facebook
content
Cornell invites you to relax and enjoy nature at its finest. This pristine environment with an abundance of wildlife, clean air and unhurried pace of life will capture you. Cornell is a small but progressive community located at the confluence of the scenic Chippewa and Fisher Rivers. We are 115 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul; 370 miles from Chicago; 280 miles from Milwaukee; 190 miles from Madison; 152 miles from Superior; and 45 miles from Eau Claire. State Highways 64 and 27, plus the Scenic “River Road”, Highway 178, make access to Cornell easy and enjoyable.
The city has the only remaining pulpwood stacker located in the Mill Yard Park, site of the Cornell Visitors’ Center. Cornell is also a trailhead for the 20-mile Old Abe Trail, for biking, walking, rollerblading and snowmobiling. Brunet Island State Park offers camping and other outdoor recreation. Cornell also has links to Wisconsin’s extensive snowmobile trail network. The city is home to several community activities throughout the year: a fair in June, fireworks on July 3rd, and an annual craft and art fair.
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Thu Sep 17, 2026
Meeting
Cornell, WI City Meeting scheduled for 2026-09-17; agenda text contains no items
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Welcome to the City of Cornell, WI!
Welcome to the City of Cornell, WI!
content
Home of the Historic Wood Stacker & Brunet Island State Park
links
Calendar
Agendas & Minutes
Forms & Permits
Make a Payment
Explore Cornell
Facebook
content
Cornell invites you to relax and enjoy nature at its finest. This pristine environment with an abundance of wildlife, clean air and unhurried pace of life will capture you. Cornell is a small but progressive community located at the confluence of the scenic Chippewa and Fisher Rivers. We are 115 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul; 370 miles from Chicago; 280 miles from Milwaukee; 190 miles from Madison; 152 miles from Superior; and 45 miles from Eau Claire. State Highways 64 and 27, plus the Scenic “River Road”, Highway 178, make access to Cornell easy and enjoyable.
The city has the only remaining pulpwood stacker located in the Mill Yard Park, site of the Cornell Visitors’ Center. Cornell is also a trailhead for the 20-mile Old Abe Trail, for biking, walking, rollerblading and snowmobiling. Brunet Island State Park offers camping and other outdoor recreation. Cornell also has links to Wisconsin’s extensive snowmobile trail network. The city is home to several community activities throughout the year: a fair in June, fireworks on July 3rd, and an annual craft and art fair.
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222 Main Street, Cornell, WI 54732
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Wed Sep 9, 2026
Meeting
Agenda contains no meeting items, only city welcome information
This agenda contains only boilerplate city welcome text and contact information, with no actual meeting items, decisions, or discussion topics listed.
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Welcome to the City of Cornell, WI!
Welcome to the City of Cornell, WI!
content
Home of the Historic Wood Stacker & Brunet Island State Park
links
Calendar
Agendas & Minutes
Forms & Permits
Make a Payment
Explore Cornell
Facebook
content
Cornell invites you to relax and enjoy nature at its finest. This pristine environment with an abundance of wildlife, clean air and unhurried pace of life will capture you. Cornell is a small but progressive community located at the confluence of the scenic Chippewa and Fisher Rivers. We are 115 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul; 370 miles from Chicago; 280 miles from Milwaukee; 190 miles from Madison; 152 miles from Superior; and 45 miles from Eau Claire. State Highways 64 and 27, plus the Scenic “River Road”, Highway 178, make access to Cornell easy and enjoyable.
The city has the only remaining pulpwood stacker located in the Mill Yard Park, site of the Cornell Visitors’ Center. Cornell is also a trailhead for the 20-mile Old Abe Trail, for biking, walking, rollerblading and snowmobiling. Brunet Island State Park offers camping and other outdoor recreation. Cornell also has links to Wisconsin’s extensive snowmobile trail network. The city is home to several community activities throughout the year: a fair in June, fireworks on July 3rd, and an annual craft and art fair.
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222 Main Street, Cornell, WI 54732
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Thu Sep 3, 2026
Meeting
Council to act on $216,196.86 in bills, review EMS study, budget
The Cornell City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and committee reports, and will act on bills totaling $216,196.86. They will also discuss the Chippewa County EMS Study Committee's final report, an update on the Old Abe State Trail bridge at Hwy 64, and preparations for the 2027 budget. Upcoming meetings include a Planning Commission recommendation and a public hearing on Ordinance #26-2, a zoning change for a window manufacturing and repair business as a home occupation.
- Act on bills totaling $216,196.86
- Chippewa County EMS Study Committee's final report
- Old Abe State Trail bridge – Hwy 64 update
- 2027 Budget preparations
- Public hearing on Ordinance #26-2 (zoning change for window manufacturing as home occupation) on Sept 17
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AGENDA
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2026
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M. Regular Council Meeting
1. Flag Pledge
2. Roll Call
3. Set Agenda
4. Approval of last regular council meeting minutes.
5. Committee reports.
6. Chippewa County EMS Study Committee’s Final report
7. Old Abe State Trail bridge – Hwy 64 update.
8. 2027 Budget preparations
9. Act on bills totaling $216,196.86
10. Additional comments & suggestions.
11. Forthcoming Events.
• Planning Commission Meeting – September 15 at 6;00 pm in Council Chambers
to make recommendation on adoption of Ordinance #26-2 a zoning change
treating a window manufacturing and repair business solely as a home occupation
if conducted by the owner of the property and the owner’s immediate family.
• City Council to hold Public Hearing to discuss adoption of Ordinance #26-2 on
September 17th at 6pm in the City Council Chambers.
12. Adjournment.
David DeJongh, City Administrator
Posted: September 2, 2026 3:30 p.m.
Thu Sep 3, 2026
Meeting
Cornell, WI meeting agenda contains only boilerplate, no actionable items
This agenda for the City of Cornell, WI meeting on September 3, 2026 contains only general city information and promotional content. There are no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions listed, making it purely procedural boilerplate.
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Welcome to the City of Cornell, WI!
Welcome to the City of Cornell, WI!
content
Home of the Historic Wood Stacker & Brunet Island State Park
links
Calendar
Agendas & Minutes
Forms & Permits
Make a Payment
Explore Cornell
Facebook
content
Cornell invites you to relax and enjoy nature at its finest. This pristine environment with an abundance of wildlife, clean air and unhurried pace of life will capture you. Cornell is a small but progressive community located at the confluence of the scenic Chippewa and Fisher Rivers. We are 115 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul; 370 miles from Chicago; 280 miles from Milwaukee; 190 miles from Madison; 152 miles from Superior; and 45 miles from Eau Claire. State Highways 64 and 27, plus the Scenic “River Road”, Highway 178, make access to Cornell easy and enjoyable.
The city has the only remaining pulpwood stacker located in the Mill Yard Park, site of the Cornell Visitors’ Center. Cornell is also a trailhead for the 20-mile Old Abe Trail, for biking, walking, rollerblading and snowmobiling. Brunet Island State Park offers camping and other outdoor recreation. Cornell also has links to Wisconsin’s extensive snowmobile trail network. The city is home to several community activities throughout the year: a fair in June, fireworks on July 3rd, and an annual craft and art fair.
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Thu Aug 27, 2026
Meeting
City Works Committee to discuss truck parking, weight limits, budget
The City Works Committee is meeting to discuss matters under its jurisdiction, including truck parking, weight limit signs, and the budget. A quorum of the Common Council may be present. The agenda is brief and does not include specific proposals or decisions.
- Truck parking discussion
- Weight limit signs discussion
- Budget discussion
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OFFICIAL NOTICE
MEETING OF THE City Works Committee Meeting
WILL BE HELD Thursday August 27, 2026 9:00 AM
DAY DATE TIME
AT City Shop
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANY MATTERS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THIS COMMITTEE.
Bill Kvapil
. CHAIRMAN
DATE & TIME POSTED August 24, 2026 : 10:00 AM
Agenda:
A quorum of the City of Cornell Common Council may be present
1) Truck Parking
2) Weight Limit Signs
3) Budget
Thu Aug 27, 2026
Meeting
Cornell committee to discuss noise ordinance, road weight limits, budget
The Public Safety & Health Committee is meeting to discuss a noise ordinance, weight limit roads, and the budget. The agenda is brief and does not specify whether these items are for decision or discussion.
- Noise Ordinance
- Weight Limit Roads
- Budget
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MEETING OF THE
WILL BE HELD
11:00 AM
DAY
DATE
TIME
AT
CHAIRMAN
DATE & TIME POSTED
Agenda:
A quorum of the City of Cornell Common Council may be present
8:00 AM
2) Weight Limit Roads
3) Budget
OFFICIAL NOTICE
Public Safety & Health Committee Meeting
Thursday
August 27, 2026
Council Chambers
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANY MATTERS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THIS COMMITTEE.
Timothy Smith
August 24, 2026
1) Noise Ordinance
Thu Aug 20, 2026
Meeting
Council to act on $137,524.22 in bills and review 2027 budget prep
The Cornell City Council will approve bills totaling $137,524.22 and begin preparations for the 2027 budget. The meeting includes an update on the 2026 equalized valuation and population estimate, as well as a review of a recent application to tie the Standalone Curb Ramp Improvement Program to the 2032 Bridge Street Improvement Project.
- Act on bills totaling $137,524.22
- Review application to tie Standalone Curb Ramp Improvement Program to 2032 Bridge Street Improvement Project
- Begin 2027 budget preparations
- Receive update on 2026 City of Cornell equalized valuation and population estimate
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AGENDA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M. Regular Council Meeting
1. Flag Pledge
2. Roll Call
3. Set Agenda
4. Approval of last regular council meeting minutes.
5. Committee reports.
6. Update on 2026 City of Cornell equalized valuation and population estimate.
7. Application was recently made for Standalone Curb Ramp Improvement Program to
be tied with Bridge Street Improvement Project slated for 2032.
8. 2027 Budget preparations
9. Act on bills totaling $137,524.22.
10. Additional comments & suggestions.
11. Forthcoming Events.
• Navigating E-Bikes, E-motos and Municipal Authority League webinar 8/26/26
12pm
12. Adjournment.
David DeJongh, City Administrator
Posted: August 19, 2026 4:30 p.m.
Thu Aug 20, 2026
Meeting
Agenda contains only boilerplate; no meeting items listed
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Welcome to the City of Cornell, WI!
Welcome to the City of Cornell, WI!
content
Home of the Historic Wood Stacker & Brunet Island State Park
links
Calendar
Agendas & Minutes
Forms & Permits
Make a Payment
Explore Cornell
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Cornell invites you to relax and enjoy nature at its finest. This pristine environment with an abundance of wildlife, clean air and unhurried pace of life will capture you. Cornell is a small but progressive community located at the confluence of the scenic Chippewa and Fisher Rivers. We are 115 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul; 370 miles from Chicago; 280 miles from Milwaukee; 190 miles from Madison; 152 miles from Superior; and 45 miles from Eau Claire. State Highways 64 and 27, plus the Scenic “River Road”, Highway 178, make access to Cornell easy and enjoyable.
The city has the only remaining pulpwood stacker located in the Mill Yard Park, site of the Cornell Visitors’ Center. Cornell is also a trailhead for the 20-mile Old Abe Trail, for biking, walking, rollerblading and snowmobiling. Brunet Island State Park offers camping and other outdoor recreation. Cornell also has links to Wisconsin’s extensive snowmobile trail network. The city is home to several community activities throughout the year: a fair in June, fireworks on July 3rd, and an annual craft and art fair.
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Thu Aug 20, 2026
Meeting
Finance Committee reviews budget and marketing plans
The Cornell Finance Committee will meet on August 20, 2026, to discuss the city budget and a marketing presentation by Miranda Dirks. The agenda also includes a closed session to review personal information provided by Blue Hills Tech. No specific dollar amounts or detailed budget figures are listed in the notice.
- Discussion of the city budget
- Marketing presentation by Miranda Dirks
- Closed session regarding personal information from Blue Hills Tech
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OFFICIAL NOTICE
MEETING OF THE Finance Committee Meeting
WILL BE HELD Thursday August 20, 2026 6:15 PM
DAY DATE TIME
AT ; Council Chambers
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANY MATTERS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THIS COMMITTEE.
Steve Turany
CHAIRMAN
DATE & TIME POSTED August 19, 2026 4:15 PM
Agenda:
A quorum of the City of Cornell Common Council may be present
1) Closed Session per State Stats 19.85 (1){f) to discuss personal information provided by Blue Hills Tech.
2) Marketing Cornell — Miranda Dirks
3) Budget
Thu Aug 6, 2026
Meeting
Cornell Council to act on Bates St. payment, septic deal, and more
The Cornell City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025 CDBG-PF Bates Street Reconstruction, then act on a $150,033.89 payment request for that project, a draft septic disposal agreement, a $5,908 invoice for fill material, a wage increase for Officer Erickson, and bills totaling $58,895.64. They will also consider the mayor's appointment of Justin Buckli to the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, and a permit for limited shotgun goose hunting near Mill Yard Park.
- Public hearing on 2025 CDBG-PF Bates Street Reconstruction
- Payment Request #3 from Haas Sons for Bates St. Project: $150,033.89
- Draft Septic Disposal and Treatment Agreement
- Invoice from Wisconsin Veteran Farm LLC: $5,908 for fill material
- Wage increase for Officer Erickson to $31.42/hr after probation
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AGENDA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:30 PM Public Hearing – 2025 CDBG-PF Bates Street Reconstruction
7:00 P.M. Regular Council Meeting
1. Flag Pledge
2. Roll Call
3. Set Agenda
4. Approval of last regular council meeting minutes.
5. Committee reports.
6. Act on Payment Request #3 from Haas Sons related to Bates St. Project
$150,033.89.
7. Act on draft of Septic Disposal and Treatment Agreement.
8. Action on invoice presented by Wisconsin Veteran Farm LLC $5,908 for fill
material.
9. Act on wage increase for Officer Erickson who completed probation and required
training $31.42/hr.
10. Police July Report on cases handled.
11. Act on bills totaling $58,895.64.
12. Act on Mayor’s appointment of Justin Buckli to Planning Commission and Board of
Zoning Appeals.
13. Act on allowing discharge of shotguns while goose hunting with a permit issued by
the City Office (5 limit per day) September 9-15th Cornell Flowage northwest of Mill
Yard Park. One day permits given out starting Sept.19 at 3pm. Must be present.
14. Additional comments & suggestions.
• Miranda Derks Buckli has volunteered to provide events coordinating and
marketing services for Cornell
• Ashley Carothers correspondence.
• Fireworks wrap up costs and donations.
• 2025 Audit is completed and available
15. Forthcoming Events.
• Partisan Primary – August 11th.
16. Adjournment.
David DeJongh, City Administrator
Posted: August 5, 2026 4:30 p. …
Thu Aug 6, 2026
Meeting
Council denies $5,908 bill, approves $150K Bates Street payment
The Cornell Common Council met on August 6, 2026, and took several actions, including approving a $150,033.89 payment for the Bates Street project and denying a $5,908 bill from Dan Osborn/Wisconsin Veterans Farm as fraudulent. They also approved a wage increase for Officer Erickson, appointed Justin Buckli to the Planning Commission, and discussed various committee reports and upcoming events.
- Approved payment request #3 to Haas Sons Inc. for Bates Street project: $150,033.89
- Denied $5,908 bill from Dan Osborn/Wisconsin Veterans Farm as fraudulent
- Approved wage increase to $31.42/hr for Officer Erickson
- Approved bills totaling $58,895.64
- Approved shotgun discharge permits for goose hunting Sept 9-15 on Cornell Flowage
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CITY OF CORNELL
MINUTES OF COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 6, 2026
6:30 p.m. Public Hearing – 2025 CDBG-PF Bates Street Reconstruction.
7:00 p.m. Mayor Mark Larson called the council meeting to order at the City Council Chambers. The
meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence honoring all individuals that
have or are protecting our freedom. Minutes taken by Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer DeJongh.
Council members present: Debra Semanko, Tim Smith, Bill Kvapil & David Hoel. Absent: Floyd
Hickethier & Steve Turany.
Guests present: Mike Ferguson, Dan Osborn, Ginna Young, Justin Buckli, Miranda Derks Buckli,
Asher Buckli & Police Officer Chris Erickson.
Motion Hoel, Seconded Kvapil to accept the agenda as printed. Carried 4 ayes, 2 absent.
Motion Kvapil, seconded Hoel to approve the regular council meeting minutes of July 16th, 2026.
Carried 4 ayes, 2 absent.
Semanko reported on Library Board meeting of Aug. 5th. Board is looking for someone to work on
roof and ramp entrance door.
Hoel reported on recent Ambulance Board meeting. Board is putting in a new AC unit at their
building. A joint picnic with Fire Department personnel is being planned.
Smith reported on Public Health & Safety meeting held on Aug. 3rd. Discussed leaning light poles at
the Little League field. Update from police on clean up of public nuisances. Noise ordinance, street
weight limits/signage, and South St. traffic were also discussed.
Motion Smith …
Mon Aug 3, 2026
Meeting
Cornell Public Health & Safety to review field lighting, ordinances, and budget
The Public Health & Safety Committee will meet to receive updates on lighting at the Cornell Little League Field, compliance with public nuisance and noise ordinances, street weight limits, and the committee’s budget. No decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.
- Light poles at Cornell Little League Field
- Public nuisance ordinance compliance update
- Noise ordinance update
- Street weight limits update
- Budget
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OFFICIAL NOTICE
MEETING OF THE Public Health & Safety
WILL BE HELD Monday August 3, 2026 9:00 AM
DAY DATE TIME
AT Cornell Police Department meeting room ;
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANY MATTERS UNDER = THEJURISDICTION OF THIS COMMITTEE.
Tim Smith
CHAIRMAN
DATE & TIME POSTED July 29, 2026 5:00 PM
Agenda:
1) Light poles - Cornell Little League Field.
2) Update on public nuisance ordinance compliance.
3) Update on noise ordinance
4) Update on street weight limits
5) Budget
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Meeting
Cornell council to vote on Fair Housing Proclamation and school variance requests
The Cornell Common Council will hold its regular meeting on July 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Items include approving minutes, acting on a Fair Housing Proclamation, reviewing school district variance requests, discussing a zoning ordinance change for home occupations, and voting on bills totaling $584,567.57.
- Act on Fair Housing Proclamation
- Review Cornell School District variance requests for proposed project
- Discuss zoning ordinance change for window repair/home occupation
- Vote on $5,908 invoice from Wisconsin Veteran Farm LLC for fill material
- Approve bills totaling $584,567.57
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AGENDA
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M. Regular Council Meeting
1. Flag Pledge
2. Roll Call
3. Set Agenda
4. Approval of last regular council meeting minutes.
5. Committee reports.
6. Read and act on passing Fair Housing Proclamation.
7. Cornell School District variance requests for proposed project.
8. Information on zoning ordinance change regarding window repair and manufacture
with no employees classifying it as a home occupation.
9. Discussion and possible action on invoice presented by Wisconsin Veteran Farm
LLC $5,908 for fill material.
10. Act on bills totaling $584,567.57
11. Additional comments & suggestions.
12. Forthcoming Events.
• National Night Out July 29th Mill Yard Park 6-8pm.
• Partisan Primary – August 11th.
13. Adjournment.
David DeJongh, City Administrator
Posted: July 15, 2026 4:00 p.m.
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Meeting
Council approves $584,567.57 in bills and tables a $5,908 claim for undelivered fill.
The City of Cornell Common Council approved routine bills totaling $584,567.57 and accepted a Fair Housing Proclamation. The council directed a school district variance request to the Zoning Appeals Board and scheduled a public hearing for a proposed zoning change regarding a window repair business. A financial claim of $5,908 for undelivered fill was tabled for further discussion.
- Approved bills totaling $584,567.57
- Tabled a $5,908 financial claim for undelivered loads of fill
- Directed Cornell School District variance request for high school reconstruction to the Board of Zoning Appeals
- Scheduled public hearing for zoning ordinance change classifying a window repair business as a home occupation in the A-1 Agriculture District
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CITY OF CORNELL
MINUTES OF COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 16, 2026
7:00 p.m. Mayor Mark Larson called the council meeting to order at the City Council Chambers. The
meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence honoring all individuals that
have or are protecting our freedom. Minutes taken by Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer DeJongh.
Council members present: Steve Turany, Debra Semanko, Tim Smith, Bill Kvapil & David Hoel.
Absent: Floyd Hickethier.
Guests present: Amber Nagel, Dan Osborn, Ginna Young, Pam Guthman & Police Officer Luke
Abatte.
Motion Hoel, Seconded Kvapil to accept the agenda as printed. Carried 5 ayes, 1 absent.
Motion Kvapil, seconded Hoel to approve the regular council meeting minutes of July 2nd, 2026.
Carried 5 ayes, 1 absent.
Mayor Larson read the City of Cornell Fair Housing Proclamation. Motion Turany, Seconded Kvapil
to approve the proclamation. Carried 5 ayes, 1 absent.
Council received a variance request by the Cornell School District for the upcoming high school
reconstruction project. They would like to continue to maintain a zero set back on the Ripley Street
right-of-way. Matter was directed to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Elected officials received opinion and ordinance draft classifying a window repair and manufacturing
business with no employees as a home occupation in the A-1 Agriculture District. Zoning ordinance
changes require the Planning Commission to meet and make a recommendation to …
Thu Jul 2, 2026
Meeting
Cornell Common Council approves $512,965 payment for Bates Street Project
The Common Council approved a payment to Haas Sons Inc. for road work and supported plans for a library expansion. The council also authorized permitted goose hunting in the city and increased pay for the park pavilion custodian.
- Approved Payment Request #2 of $512,965.31 from Haas Sons Inc. for the Bates Street Project
- Approved support for the Cornell Library Board's plan to increase the size of the library
- Approved permitting the discharge of firearms in the City for goose hunting after Labor Day
- Increased park pavilion custodian pay to $14.38/hr with a 1 hour minimum
- Approved bills totaling $48,229.81
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CITY OF CORNELL
MINUTES OF COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 2, 2026
7:00 p.m. Mayor Mark Larson called the council meeting to order at the City Council Chambers. The
meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence honoring all individuals that
have or are protecting our freedom. Minutes taken by Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer DeJongh.
Council members present: Steve Turany, Debra Semanko, Bill Kvapil & David Hoel. Absent: Floyd
Hickethier & Tim Smith.
Guests present: Linda Kohls, Sandy Kadlec, Kevin Oium, Mike Coughlin, June Bach, Amber Nagel,
Dan Osborn, Ginna Young, Ann Sime & Police Chief John Kosterman.
Motion Kvapil, Seconded Semanko to accept the agenda as printed. Carried 4 ayes, 2 absent.
Motion Hoel, seconded Kvapil to approve the regular council meeting minutes of June 18th, 2026.
Carried 4 ayes, 2 absent.
Turany reported on Finance Committee meeting held earlier. Committee reviewed Dr. Schley &
Principal Braaten’s proposal to remove sidewalk on the south side of the high school anticipating
significant long term cost savings (snow removal, salting, lawn trimming, root damage issues) if
removed. Proposal was rejected due to safety concerns. Recommended allowing goose hunting in
the City again to try to help with the nuisance issues at the Mill Yard Park. Recommended increasing
the hourly rate for the park pavilion custodial person.
Linda Kohls, representing the Cornell Library Board discussed the board’s intentions to c …
Thu Jul 2, 2026
Meeting
Finance Committee to discuss sale of public land, budget, and updates
The Cornell Finance Committee will meet on July 2, 2026, at 5:45 PM. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss strategies for selling public land, followed by open-session items such as invoices, sidewalk work, parking forfeitures, geese issues, a pavilion custodial rate, phone system updates, the Highway 27 project, floodplain map review, utility billing software, zoning ordinance amendments, and the budget.
- Closed session per state statute to consider strategies for sale of public land (Cornell Corp parcel)
- Review of WVF invoice
- Update on Highway 27 project preparation
- Discussion of 2026 budget
- Zoning ordinance amendment update
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MEETING OF THE
WILL BE HELD 5:45 PM
DAY DATE TIME
AT
CHAIRMAN
DATE & TIME POSTED
Agenda:
A quorum of the City of Cornell Common Council may be present
2) WVF invoice
3) HS sidewalk
5) Cornell Corp parcel
6) Geese issues
July 2, 2026
Council Chambers
4) Parking Forfeitures.
7) Mill Yard Park pavilion custodial rate of pay
OFFICIAL NOTICE
Thursday
Finance Committee Meeting
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANY MATTERS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THIS COMMITTEE.
11:00 AM
Steve Turany
1) Closed Session per State Stats 19.85 (1)(e) to consider strategies regarding the sale of public land.
July 1, 2026
8) Phone System update. (Landline & Cellular)
9) Highway 27 project preparation
10) FloodPlain map review
11) Update on Utility Billing software available
12) Zoning Ordinance amendment update.
13) Budget
Thu Jul 2, 2026
Meeting
Council to act on $512,965.31 payment for Bates Street Project
The Cornell City Council will consider several payments for infrastructure and materials. The meeting includes updates on the Bates Street Project and a proposal regarding goose hunting permits.
- Payment Request #2 of $512,965.31 to Haas Sons Inc. for Bates St Proj.
- Invoice of $5,908 to Wisconsin Veteran Farm LLC for fill material
- Proposed permitting of firearm discharge for goose hunting starting in September
- Discussion on sidewalk abandonment on 700 block of Bridge St
- Payment of bills totaling $48,229.81
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AGENDA
THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M. Regular Council Meeting
1. Flag Pledge
2. Roll Call
3. Set Agenda
4. Approval of last regular council meeting minutes.
5. Committee reports.
6. Library Board presentation.
7. Mike Coughlin presentation.
8. Kevin Oium, Cedar Corp engineer provide update on Bates Street Project.
9. Act on Payment Request #2 $512,965.31 from Haas Sons Inc. related to Bates St Proj..
10. Discussion on abandonment of sidewalk on 700 block of Bridge St along High School.
11. Act on invoice presented by Wisconsin Veteran Farm LLC $5,908 for fill material.
12. Mill Yard Park pavilion custodial rate of pay
13. Act on permitting discharge of firearms in the City for goose hunting with a permit
issued by the city office with no more than 5 per day starting in September.
14. Act on bills totaling $48,229.81
15. Additional comments & suggestions.
16. Forthcoming Events.
• July 3rd Fireworks and street dance.
• National Night Out July 29th Mill Yard Park 6-8pm.
17. Adjournment.
David DeJongh, City Administrator
Posted: July 1, 2026 3:00 p.m.
Thu Jun 18, 2026
Meeting
Council to act on alcohol licenses, approve $573K in bills
The Cornell City Council will discuss and potentially act on alcohol license applications for the 2026-2027 year and approve a total of $573,571 in bills. The council will also consider a union contract negotiation with the Teamsters for 2027, review a water quality report, and discuss the July 3rd Celebration.
- Alcohol license applications for 2026-2027 (discuss and act)
- Bills totaling $573,571.00 (approval)
- Teamsters Union contract negotiation for 2027
- Resolution #26-2 Compliance Maintenance Report to DNR on 2025 wastewater treatment plant performance
- Chris Wolff to discuss July 3rd Celebration
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AGENDA
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M. Regular Council Meeting
1. Flag Pledge
2. Roll Call
3. Set Agenda
4. Approval of last regular council meeting minutes.
5. Committee reports.
6. Chris Wolff to discuss July 3rd Celebration. Take necessary action.
7. Teamsters Union has notified the City the current union contract expires the end of
2026 and they would like to meet to negotiate contract for 2027.
8. Discuss and possibly act on Consumer Confidence report which presents the water quality
of the city water system.
9. Discuss and act on alcohol license applications received for 2026-2027.
10. Act on Resolution #26-2 Compliance Maintenance Report to the DNR on 2025
performance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
11. Act on bills totaling $573,571.00____
12. Additional comments & suggestions.
13. Forthcoming Events.
• Cornell Community Fair June 19-21st.
• Farmer’s market on Tuesdays starting June 16th.
14. Adjournment.
David DeJongh, City Administrator
Posted: June 17, 2026 4:00 p.m.
Thu Jun 18, 2026
Meeting
Cornell Common Council approves Main Street closures for July 3rd Street Dance
The Common Council approved street closures and alcohol consumption on Main Street for the July 3rd Street Dance and Fireworks. The council also approved several alcohol beverage licenses and a wastewater treatment plant compliance report.
- Approved closing Main St from 1st to 3rd St from noon July 3rd to 1am July 4th
- Approved bills totaling $573,571.00
- Approved alcohol beverage licenses for 13 different premises
- Approved Resolution #25-8 Compliance Maintenance Report for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Reported a $25,000 donation from Northwestern Bank for the library addition
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CITY OF CORNELL
MINUTES OF COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 18th, 2026
7:00 p.m. Mayor Mark Larson called the council meeting to order at the City Council Chambers. The
meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence honoring all individuals that
have or are protecting our freedom. Minutes taken by Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Rosseter.
Council members present: Steve Turany, Debra Semanko, Bill Kvapil, Tim Smith & David Hoel.
Absent: Floyd Hickethier.
Guests present: Dan Osborn, Ginna Young, Chris Wolff & Officer Luke Abbate.
Motion Turany, Seconded Kvapil to accept the agenda as printed. Carried 5 ayes, 1 absent.
Motion Kvapil, seconded Smith to approve the regular council meeting minutes of June 4th, 2026.
Carried 5 ayes, 1 absent.
Smith would like the approval of an increase to the parking tickets put on the next Council Meeting
Agenda.
Semanko would like the Library Council added to the next Council Meeting to talk about the addition
to the library. Semanko let the Council know that Northwestern Bank has donated $25000.00 to the
addition at the library.
Chris Wolff presented information regarding the July 3rd Street Dance. He asked to have Main St
closed 1st to 3rd St, from Noon July 3rd to 1am July 4th. With the exception of having 2nd St open for
cross traffic and having the corner open so that Northwestern Bank can use their drive thru. The
corner and 2nd St would be open until 5pm July 3rd and will be closed 5pm July 3rd t …
Thu Jun 4, 2026
Meeting
Cornell Common Council approves $545,851.51 for Bates Street Reconstruction
The Common Council approved payments for street reconstruction and assessment services. The council also discussed potential ordinance changes regarding street parking fines and home-based window manufacturing in Agriculture Districts.
- Approved Payment Application #1 to Haas Sons, Inc. for Bates Street Reconstruction in the amount of $545,851.51
- Approved 3-year assessment services contract with Prochnow Assessing for $17,800 per year
- Approved bills totaling $206,228.95
- Discussed raising the minimum parking fine to $40 for trailers, campers, and boats on city streets
- Straw poll to have City Attorney draft a zoning amendment for small-scale window repair as a home occupation in Agriculture Districts
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CITY OF CORNELL
MINUTES OF COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 4, 2026
7:00 p.m. Mayor Mark Larson called the council meeting to order at the City Council Chambers. The
meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence honoring all individuals that
have or are protecting our freedom. Minutes taken by Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer DeJongh.
Council members present: Steve Turany, Debra Semanko, Bill Kvapil, Tim Smith & David Hoel.
Absent: Floyd Hickethier.
Guests present: Dan Osborn, Amber Nagel, Bianca Jordan, Ron Zaremba, Ginna Young & Officer
Luke Abbate.
Motion Hoel, Seconded Turany to accept the agenda as printed. Carried 5 ayes, 1 absent.
Motion Smith, seconded Kvapil to approve the regular council meeting minutes of May 21st , 2026.
Carried 5 ayes, 1 absent.
Smith reported on Public Health & Safety meeting of June 3rd, 2026. Committee discussed ordinance
revisions pertaining to long-term parking of trailers, campers and boats on city streets. Penalties for
not following ordinances. Recommended raising the parking fine minimum to $40. Public nuisances
like excessive noise, accumulation of junk and unlicensed and unregistered vehicles were also
discussed.
July 3rd tabled, presenter not present.
Straw poll of council members was to move forward with having the City Attorney draft an
amendment to the City’s Zoning ordinance so that a small-scale window repair and manufacturing
could be conducted as a home occupation, with no emp …
Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 55 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.
💰 Federal awards (top 3 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $173,735 | NSH CORNELL LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: COMMUNITY NURSING HOME FY23 |
| $128,371 | NSH CORNELL LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: COMMUNITY NURSING HOME FY24 |
| $115,672 | NSH CORNELL LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: NURSING HOME SERVICES |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Chippewa County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Business establishments1,660 (22,890 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,092/mo (35 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy13.4% (low numeracy 22% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$1.8M
Spending$1.6M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load
Outstanding debt$220K
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Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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