Stevens Point public meetings in 2024

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will consider a resolution to approve the creation of Tax Incremental Finance District No. 14. The board will also receive an update on the district's creation and review minutes from its October 2 meeting.

• Consideration of resolution approving creation of Tax Incremental District No. 14
• Update on creation of Tax Incremental Finance District #14
• Approval of minutes from October 2, 2024 Joint Review Board meeting

Business Improvement District Board

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will consider approval of a new logo. The board will also review an application for the Discovery on Main Street grant. Members will discuss marketing tools to be used in 2025. Finally, the board will vote on purchasing a branded tent, signage, and flags for events.

• Logo approval
• Application approval for Discovery on Main Street grant
• Consideration of marketing tools for 2025
• Approval request for purchase of downtown branded tent, signage, and flags for events

Pedestrian and Bicycle Street Safety Commission

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Street Safety Commission will discuss a draft bicycle parking ordinance and an update to the Portage County Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan. The commission will also select a vice chairperson and hear a report from the June 6, 2024 meeting.

• Selection of a vice chairperson for the commission
• Discussion on a draft bicycle parking ordinance
• Discussion on the Portage County Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan update

Common Council

The Stevens Point Common Council will consider a consent agenda covering recent committee minutes and wage agreements, then discuss several resolutions and public hearings. Items include adopting the historic preservation plan, the 2023 housing affordability report, and a donation waiver for a curb‑ramp project on State Highway 66 and U.S. Highway 10 East. The meeting will also vote on resolutions for an alternate absentee voting location, the spring primary election, and budget amendments.

• Resolution – Amendments to the 2024 Budget (Item 11)
• Public Hearing – Adopt Stevens Point Historic Preservation Plan (Item 6)
• Adoption of the Housing Affordability Report for permit year 2023 (Item 7)
• Donation Waiver Agreement for curb‑ramp replacement on State Highway 66 and U.S. Highway 10 East (Item 8)
• Resolution – Establishing Alternate In‑Person Absentee Voting Location (Item 9)

The Common Council unanimously approved the Stevens Point Historic Preservation Plan, adopted the Housing Affordability Report for permit year 2023, and approved amendments to the 2024 budget. The council also approved a donation waiver agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for curb ramp replacements along State Highway 66 and U.S. Highway 10 East, and passed resolutions establishing an alternate in-person absentee voting location and directing the spring primary election. All votes were unanimous with no nays recorded.

• Approved Stevens Point Historic Preservation Plan (10-0)
• Adopted Housing Affordability Report for permit year 2023 (10-0)
• Approved donation waiver agreement with WisDOT for curb ramp replacements (10-0)
• Approved resolution establishing alternate in-person absentee voting location (10-0)
• Approved resolution directing spring primary election (10-0)
• Approved amendments to the 2024 budget (10-0)
• Approved consent agenda including labor contracts, appointments, and financial reports (10-0)

Tourism Commission

The Tourism Commission will review its 2024 and 2025 financials. The meeting includes discussion of several funding applications for local sports associations, research, and park improvements.

• Stevens Point Softball Association application for up to $4,950
• Stevens Point Softball Association and USA Softball of Wisconsin application for up to $5,000
• Marshfield Clinic Research Institute application for $30,000
• Community Parks Improvement Committee, Inc. application for $20,000 total across 2025 and 2026
• Stevens Point Youth Baseball Association application for $15,000

The Stevens Point Tourism Commission approved multiple grant applications at its December 12, 2024 meeting. Awards included $4,950 for the Stevens Point Softball Association tournaments, $5,000 for the association's USA Softball partnership, $15,000 for Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, $10,000 over two years for Community Parks Improvement Committee, and $15,000 for Stevens Point Youth Baseball Association. The commission also approved paying off the remaining balance of the Bukolt Park light project in 2025.

• Approved $4,950 for Stevens Point Softball Association tournaments (4-0, Disher abstained)
• Approved $5,000 for Stevens Point Softball Association and USA Softball of Wisconsin (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 for Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, with future meeting to define conferences (4-0, Sedlak abstained)
• Approved $5,000 in 2025 and $5,000 in 2026 for Community Parks Improvement Committee, contingent on recognition in tournament brochures (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 for Stevens Point Youth Baseball Association (5-0)
• Approved paying off remaining balance of Bukolt Park light project in 2025 (5-0)
• Approved October 15, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Age-Friendly Commission

The Age-Friendly Commission will meet to review quantitative and qualitative data from a community needs assessment and discuss the structure and scope of the Stevens Point Aging Plan. Staff will provide updates on the State Highway 66 and U.S. Highway 10 East curb ramp replacement project, Safe Streets for All grant study areas, and the Historic Preservation Plan. The commission will also approve the report from the September 19, 2024 meeting.

• Review of quantitative and qualitative data from community needs assessment
• Discussion of structure and scope of Stevens Point Aging Plan
• Staff update on State Highway 66 and U.S. Highway 10 East curb ramp replacement project
• Staff update on study areas for Safe Streets and Roads for All grant
• Staff update on Historic Preservation Plan

Transit Commission

The Transportation Commission will decide on the CY2025 fare structure and review/approve the 5311/85.20 budget and grant application. They will also approve the October 14, 2024 meeting minutes and the financial/claims report for October and November 2024. The meeting is held in person at Central Transportation (2700 Week Street) with a virtual option available via Zoom.

• Approval of CY2025 fare structure
• Review and approval of CY2025 5311/85.20 budget and grant application
• Approval of October and November 2024 financial/claims report
• Approval of October 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for January 13, 2025

The Transportation Commission approved the CY2025 fare structure and the 5311/85.20 budget and grant application, both unanimously. The commission also approved the October 14, 2024 minutes and the October and November 2024 financial/claims reports. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October and November 2024 financial/claims reports (unanimous)
• Approved CY2025 fare structure (unanimous)
• Approved CY2025 5311/85.20 budget and grant application (unanimous)

Public Policy and General Government

The Public Policy and General Government Committee will consider updates to several licenses. Items include changing the agent for Schierl Sales Corporation, approving Class A beer and liquor licenses for three stores, authorizing a secondhand jewelry/pawn license for E‑Ways Sales & Pawn, and granting a temporary Class B beer license for St. Joseph’s Parish’s Winterfest in February 2025. The meeting also includes roll call and adjournment.

• Change of agent for Schierl Sales Corporation, 2201 Madison Street, replacing Kimberly Perron with Cassidy McLennan
• Class A beer & liquor licenses for The Store at 1201 Badger Avenue, Suite A; The Store at 201 West Clark Street; and The Store at 5601 Carrie Frost Drive, all beginning Dec 21, 2024
• Secondhand jewelry/secondhand article/pawnbroker license for E‑Ways Sales & Pawn, 845 Akron Drive, Nekoosa, at 3296 Church Street, Suite F, Stevens Point
• Temporary Class B beer license for St. Joseph’s Parish, 1709 Wyatt Avenue, for Winterfest on Feb 28, 2025

The Public Policy and General Government Committee approved the license list as presented, which included a change of agent for Schierl Sales Corporation, three Class A beer and liquor licenses for The Store locations, a secondhand/pawnbroker license for E-Ways Sales & Pawn, and a temporary Class B beer license for St. Joseph's Parish's Winterfest. The motion was approved unanimously with no concerns from law enforcement. The meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved license list including change of agent for Schierl Sales Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved Class A beer & liquor licenses for The Store at 1201 Badger Ave, 201 W Clark St, and 5601 Carrie Frost Dr (unanimous)
• Approved secondhand/pawnbroker license for E-Ways Sales & Pawn at 3296 Church St, Suite F (unanimous)
• Approved temporary Class B beer license for St. Joseph's Parish Winterfest on Feb 28, 2025 (unanimous)

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will discuss and vote on 2025 base wage agreements with Teamsters Local 662 for Streets/Parks and Utilities, ratify the 2025-2027 collective bargaining agreement with Firefighters Local 484, and approve a side letter with AFSCME Local 309 for Central Transportation. These items set wages and terms for multiple city employee groups for the coming year.

• 2025 base wage agreement with Teamsters Local 662 - Streets/Parks
• 2025 base wage agreement with Teamsters Local 662 - Utilities
• Ratification of 2025-2027 collective bargaining agreement with Firefighters Local 484
• Side letter of agreement with AFSCME Local 309 Central Transportation

The Personnel Committee unanimously approved the 2025 base wage agreements with Teamsters Local 662 for Streets/Parks and Utilities, ratified the 2025-2027 collective bargaining agreement with Fire Fighters Local 484, and approved a side letter with Central Transportation Employees Local 309. All motions passed with no dissenting votes.

• Approved 2025 base wage agreement with Teamsters Local 662 - Streets/Parks (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 base wage agreement with Teamsters Local 662 - Utilities (unanimous)
• Ratified 2025-2027 collective bargaining agreement with Fire Fighters Local 484 (unanimous)
• Approved side letter with Central Transportation Employees Local 309 (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the total property tax rate for the 2024 tax year/2025 payable taxes and consider amendments to the 2024 budget. They will also discuss transfers from TIF District 9 to TIF Districts 10 and 11, write-offs of uncollectible personal property taxes, and approval of claims paid. No specific dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Review of total property tax rate for 2024 tax year/2025 payable taxes
• Approval of amendments to the 2024 budget
• Approval of transfers from TIF District 9 to TIF Districts 10 and 11
• Write-off of uncollectible personal property taxes and accounts receivable
• Approval of Claims Paid

The Finance Committee approved amendments to the 2024 Budget, transfers from TIF District 9 to TIF Districts 10 and 11, write-offs of uncollectible personal property taxes and accounts receivable, and claims paid. All votes were unanimous. The committee also reviewed the sale results of 2024A General Obligation Notes and the 2024 tax rate, which increased 3.4% plus $39 due to reduced credits.

• Approved amendments to the 2024 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved transfers from TIF District 9 to TIF Districts 10 and 11 (unanimous)
• Approved write-off of uncollectible personal property taxes and accounts receivable (unanimous)
• Approved claims paid (unanimous)

Police and Fire Commission

The commission will discuss and possibly approve proposed language changes to the 2025-2027 labor contract between Union Local 484 and the City's Fire Department. Other agenda items include police and fire chief reports, approval of minutes, and confirmation of bills.

• Proposed language changes to 2025-2027 labor contract between Union Local 484 and City of Stevens Point Fire Department (effective Jan 1, 2025–Dec 31, 2027)

The Stevens Point Police and Fire Commission unanimously approved proposed language changes to the 2025-2027 labor contract between Union Local 484 and the City of Stevens Point Fire Department. The commission also approved the November 2024 minutes, bills, and police and fire chief reports. All actions were approved unanimously with no dissenting votes.

• Approved minutes of November 7, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved confirmation of November 2024 bills (unanimous)
• Approved Police Chief's report for November 2024 and placed on file (unanimous)
• Approved language changes to 2025-2027 labor contract with Union Local 484 (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Chief/EMS/EM reports for November 2024 and placed on file (unanimous)

Business Improvement District Board

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will consider a motion to move part of the meeting into a closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c). The closed session would cover the interview and discussion of candidates for the Downtown Marketing and Events Coordinator position. After the closed session, the board may reconvene in open session to discuss the position further before adjourning.

• Motion to enter closed session for employment-related discussion (WI Statute 19.85(1)(c))
• Board interview of Downtown Marketing and Events Coordinator candidates
• Board discussion of Downtown Marketing and Events Coordinator candidates
• Potential open‑session discussion and action on the coordinator position

Business Improvement District Board

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will receive reports from staff, treasurer, and downtown manager, along with work group updates. They will consider approving November meeting minutes and a request from Stevens Point Alliance to extend the directors and officers insurance policy. A closed session is scheduled to discuss downtown manager benefits and performance review standards, with possible action afterward.

• Approve meeting minutes from November 5, 2024
• Request from Stevens Point Alliance to extend directors and officers insurance policy
• Discussion of downtown manager benefits and performance review standards in closed session

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of the Stevens Point Historic Preservation Plan. The body will also consider the 2023 Housing Affordability Report and two infrastructure agreements.

• Public hearing and action on the Stevens Point Historic Preservation Plan
• Adoption of the Housing Affordability Report for permit year 2023
• Donation Waiver Agreement with Wisconsin Department of Transportation for curb ramp replacement on State Highway 66 and U.S. Highway 10 East
• Easement agreement with Wisconsin Public Service Corporation for parcel bounded by County Road HH and Badger Avenue (Parcel ID 281230801340002)

The City Plan Commission unanimously approved the Stevens Point Historic Preservation Plan, subject to a final readthrough for grammatical corrections, and adopted the Housing Affordability Report for permit year 2023. It also approved a donation waiver agreement with the Wisconsin DOT for a curb ramp project and the July-September 2024 monthly reports. An easement agreement with Wisconsin Public Service Corporation was delayed until January, with no action taken.

• Approved Historic Preservation Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Housing Affordability Report for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved donation waiver agreement with WisDOT for curb ramp project (unanimous)
• Approved July-September 2024 monthly reports (unanimous)
• Delayed easement agreement with WPS Corp until January (no action)

Historic Preservation and Design Review Commission

The Historic Preservation/Design Review Commission will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the Stevens Point Historic Preservation Plan. The commission will also review a request for a design review to construct a covered deck at 2124 Clark Street. The meeting includes approval of the previous meeting's report.

• Public hearing and action on adopting the Stevens Point Historic Preservation Plan, consistent with Ch. 22.06(3)(2)(a).
• Design review request from Matthew Lansing for a covered deck on the north elevation at 2124 Clark Street (Parcel ID 281240833200509), consistent with Ch. 22.05(2).
• Approval of the October 30, 2024 meeting report.

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will discuss and possibly act on an employee's request to seek public office under Policy 1.10 on Non-Partisan Political Activity. A quorum of the City Council may attend the meeting.

• Discussion and possible action on employee seeking public office per Policy 1.10

The Stevens Point Personnel Committee met on November 22, 2024, and took one substantive action: it voted unanimously to acknowledge no conflict regarding an employee seeking public office under Policy 1.10 (Non-Partisan Activity). The meeting adjourned at 11:07 a.m. No other decisions were made.

• Acknowledged no conflict for employee seeking public office per Policy 1.10 (unanimous)

Administrative Appeals Committee

The Administrative Appeals Board will meet to review appeals regarding notice and service charges for property maintenance violations. The board will also review minutes from the May 15, 2024 meeting.

• Appeal of notice/service charge: 274 Second Street North
• Appeal of notice/service charge: 1608 Illinois Avenue
• Appeal of notice/service charge: 1100 Franklin Street
• Appeal of notice/service charge: 708 Ridge Road

The Administrative Appeals Board approved its May 15, 2024 minutes and took up three property maintenance appeals. It denied the appeal at 274 Second Street North, upheld a $54.11 nuisance abatement fee while waiving the inspection fee at 1608 Illinois Avenue, and waived the fee at 1100 Franklin Street to allow work to be completed by June 10, 2025. A fourth item, 708 Ridge Road, was withdrawn because the City Attorney's office will file a Summons and Complaint with Municipal Court.

• Approved May 15, 2024 meeting minutes (ayes all, nays none)
• 708 Ridge Road order withdrawn; City Attorney to file Summons and Complaint in Municipal Court
• Denied appeal at 274 Second Street North (ayes all, nays none)
• Upheld $54.11 nuisance abatement fee and waived inspection fee at 1608 Illinois Avenue (ayes all, nays none)
• Waived fee at 1100 Franklin Street, allowing work to be completed by June 10, 2025 (ayes all, nays none)
• Adjourned at 4:44 p.m.

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2025 city budget, including capital and operating funds and the tax levy. Other actions include approving nine new firefighter/paramedic positions, several ordinance amendments (lateral line replacement, street renaming, zoning definitions, parking and speed limits), and establishing a Business Park Improvement District. Council will also enter closed session to discuss relocating City Hall and negotiating a development agreement in TIF District 5.

• Public hearing and resolution adopting 2025 budget and tax levy
• Approval of nine new Firefighter/Paramedic positions for Fire Department
• Establishment of a Business Park Business Improvement District
• Ordinance amendments on lateral line replacement, street renaming, zoning, parking, speed limits
• Consideration of four claims (USAA, Lauren Lutz, Phyllis Carlson, Ray Cal/Mary Mortell-Ferrone)

The Common Council adopted the 2025 capital and operating budget, appropriated funds and set the 2024 tax levy, all unanimously. On a zoning amendment about how many unrelated people may share a home, the council first rejected a move to allow four unrelated occupants, then voted 6-5 to send the issue back to the Plan Commission for consideration of four unrelated residents in owner-occupied homes and three in non-owner-occupied homes. The council also approved a Business Park Business Improvement District, several ordinance changes on parking and speed limits, and denied four claims against the city. In closed session it approved a development agreement in Tax Increment Financing District 5 and up to $25,000 for a study related to relocating City Hall.

• Approved consent agenda, including nine new Firefighter/Paramedic positions effective January 1, 2025 (11-0)
• Approved resolution petitioning the Secretary of Transportation for airport improvement aid (11-0)
• Approved ordinance on lateral line replacement and utility affordability fee, Chapter 13 Section 13.28 (11-0)
• Approved renaming Lost Creek Road to Forest Creek Road in Forest Creek Subdivision (11-0)
• Rejected amendment to allow four unrelated occupants citywide (1-10)
• Voted 6-5 to send zoning occupancy amendment back to Plan Commission for four unrelated residents in owner-occupied and three in non-owner-occupied homes
• Approved establishing a Business Park Business Improvement District and initial operating plan (11-0)
• Adopted 2025 capital and operating budget, appropriated funds and set 2024 tax levy (11-0)

Board of Water and Sewerage Commissioners

The Board of Water and Sewerage Commissioners will discuss and possibly approve a lateral repair program and related rate adjustment, a scope of services for a new building management system at the utility garage, and a change order to the Forest Creek contract. Other items include reports on water supply, sewage treatment, and construction, as well as an adjustment to stormwater utility assistance for street tree efforts.

• Scope of services with Bartingale Mechanical for a new building management system at 1925 Cypress St.
• Implementation of a lateral repair program and related rate adjustment
• Approval of a change order to the Forest Creek contract for installation of conduit and fiber
• Adjustment of Stormwater Utility assistance for street tree efforts
• Recognition of Steward of Safe Water Award

The Board approved an ordinance change to Chapter 13 implementing a lateral repair program and a related rate adjustment, charging residential customers $1.89 per month or $5.67 per quarter. They also approved a $29,990 scope of services with Bartingale Mechanical for a new building management system, a $190,696 change order for fiber installation, and increased stormwater utility assistance for street tree planting from $25,000 to $30,000 annually. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved October 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 2024 department claims (unanimous)
• Approved Bartingale Mechanical scope of services for building management system, not to exceed $29,990 (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter 13 ordinance amendment for lateral repair program and $1.89/month residential fee (unanimous)
• Approved $190,696 change order to Forest Creek contract for conduit and fiber installation (unanimous)
• Increased stormwater utility assistance for street tree planting from $25,000 to $30,000 annually (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to review department claims and previous minutes. The body will also hold a discussion regarding airport petitions submitted by Joel Lemke and Jason Draheim.

• Discussion on airport petitions from Joel Lemke and Jason Draheim
• Approval of department claims
• Report from Jason Draheim

The Stevens Point Airport Commission approved the October 14, 2024 meeting minutes and the department claims for October 2024. The commission also heard discussion regarding airport petitions and a five-year project funding plan, along with a staff report on winter preparations.

• Approved October 14, 2024 meeting minutes (Ayes all)
• Approved October 2024 department claims (Ayes all)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:49 P.M. (Ayes all)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss and potentially act on several ordinance amendments regarding parking, speed limits, and traffic signs. The meeting includes updates on the Park Street railroad crossing closure and various street projects.

• Ordinance amendments to Chapter 9, Section 9.05 regarding Parking
• Ordinance amendments to Chapter 9, Sections 9.02 and 9.06 regarding Speed Limits and Traffic Signs
• Ordinance amendments to Chapter 9, Section 9.05 regarding Permitted Parking
• Update on the closure of the Park Street railroad crossing
• Reports on 2024 Street Improvements (Northside), West River Drive, and Michigan Avenue Underpass projects

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved three sets of ordinance amendments to Chapter 9, covering parking regulations, speed limits and traffic signs, and permitted parking. The board also accepted the Director's Report on street projects and received an update on the Park Street railroad crossing closure, with no action taken on the latter.

• Approved parking ordinance amendments in Chapter 9, Section 9.05 (unanimous)
• Approved speed limit and traffic sign ordinance amendments in Chapter 9, Sections 9.02 and 9.06 (unanimous)
• Approved permitted parking ordinance amendments in Chapter 9, Section 9.05 (unanimous)
• Accepted Director's Report on street projects and placed it on file (unanimous)

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on salary terms for Alderpersons for 2025 and 2026. The body will also review administrative policies and a staff reclassification request.

• Setting Alderperson salary terms for 2025 and 2026
• Request to reclassify Administrative Assistant - Clerk to Deputy City Clerk
• Updates to Administrative Policy 5.01 (Adoption and Amendments)
• Updates to Administrative Policy 1.08 (Hours of Work)
• Updates to Policy 2.08 (Compensatory Time and Overtime Pay)

The Personnel Committee approved alderperson salary terms for 2025 and 2026, updates to Administrative Policy 5.01, a reclassification of an administrative assistant to deputy city clerk, and updates to policies on hours of work and compensatory time/overtime pay. All motions passed with unanimous or majority votes.

• Approved alderperson salary terms for 2025-2026 (majority vote)
• Approved updates to Administrative Policy 5.01 - Adoption and Amendments (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Administrative Assistant - Clerk to Deputy City Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved updates to Administrative Policy 1.08 Hours of Work and Policy 2.08 Compensatory Time and Overtime Pay (unanimous)

Public Policy and General Government

The City Council will meet to discuss a proposed resolution on ending housing insecurity and homelessness. The meeting will be held in-person at the Community Room at 933 Michigan Avenue or via Zoom.

• Discussion of Stevens Point Holiday Parade on December 6, 2024
• Proposed Resolution on Ending Housing Insecurity and Homelessness
• In-person meeting location: Community Room at 933 Michigan Avenue
• Meeting held via Zoom Teleconferencing with ID 823 2043 2960
• City Clerk contact for accommodations: (715) 346-1569

The committee approved a resolution on ending housing insecurity and homelessness as written, with all members voting in favor. The resolution includes six key recommendations and was supported by public comment. The committee also approved the Stevens Point Holiday Parade street closing for December 6, 2024.

• Approved Stevens Point Holiday Parade street closing for Dec 6, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution on ending housing insecurity and homelessness as written (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Stevens Point Finance Committee will discuss and possibly approve adding nine firefighter/paramedic positions and reflect those changes in the 2025 operating budget. The committee will also consider the 2025 operating budget, several insurance and liability claims, and funding for the Facade Improvement Grant Program. Additional items include an amendment to a development agreement with The Opera House, LLC, and a proposal for planning and design services for Hoover Road signalized intersections. A closed‑session segment will address negotiations on a development agreement in TIF District 5.

• Approval of adding 9 additional firefighter/paramedic positions and related budget changes
• Consideration of the 2025 operating budget
• Approval of additional funding for the Facade Improvement Grant Program
• Approval of the 4th amendment to the Development Agreement with The Opera House, LLC
• Approval of proposal for planning and design services for Hoover Road signalized intersections

The Finance Committee recommended adoption of the 2025 Operating Budget and approved adding nine Firefighter/Paramedic positions to the Fire Department, incorporating the changes into the budget. All votes were unanimous. The committee also denied four claims, approved additional funding for the Facade Improvement Grant Program, and approved a development agreement amendment with The Opera House, LLC.

• Recommended adoption of 2025 Operating Budget (unanimous)
• Approved adding 9 Firefighter/Paramedic positions to Fire Department (unanimous)
• Denied claim from USAA Casualty Insurance Company (unanimous)
• Denied claim from Lauren Lutz (unanimous)
• Denied claim from Phyllis Carlson (unanimous)
• Denied claim from Ray Cal (unanimous)
• Approved additional funding for Facade Improvement Grant Program (unanimous)
• Approved 4th Amendment to Development Agreement with The Opera House, LLC (unanimous)

Canvassing Board

The Canvassing Board will review and certify the results of the municipal referendum and any provisional ballots from the November 5, 2024 general election. It will also correct any identified errors or irregularities. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Canvass municipal referendum results from the November 5, 2024 election
• Review provisional ballots from the November 5, 2024 election
• Correct any errors or irregularities identified during the canvass
• Adjourn the meeting

The Canvassing Board certified the results of the November 5, 2024, General Election municipal referendum after verifying vote totals in all 11 districts. The board also reviewed provisional ballots, finding five unrectified ballots across districts 1, 2, 3, 9, and 10. The meeting adjourned at 8:22 a.m.

• Certified referendum results for all 11 districts
• Verified provisional ballot counts: 5 unrectified, 0 in districts 4-8 and 11
• District 1: Yes 742, No 551 (1,355 total)
• District 2: Yes 773, No 555 (1,394 total)
• District 3: Yes 690, No 468 (1,238 total)
• District 4: Yes 639, No 548 (1,224 total)
• District 5: Yes 672, No 534 (1,233 total)
• District 6: Yes 774, No 753 (1,562 total)

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will discuss adding nine new Firefighter/Paramedic positions effective January 1, 2025. The body will also receive updates on the Fire Department Training Center and conduct annual evaluations for the Police and Fire Chiefs in closed session.

• Proposed addition of nine Firefighter/Paramedic positions (total 57 approved, 55 funded)
• Update on Fire Department Training Center at 3100 Whiting Ave
• Annual evaluations for Police Chief and Fire Chief
• Recognition of Fire Chief Jb Moody and Deputy Fire Marshal Justin Malin

The Police and Fire Commission approved adding nine new Firefighter/Paramedic positions to the Stevens Point Fire Department, effective January 1, 2025, bringing the total to 57 approved and 55 funded positions. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Zenner dissenting. The commission also approved the October 2024 bills, the Police Chief's report, and the Fire Chief/EMS/EM reports, all unanimously, and scheduled the December meeting for December 5th at 1:00 p.m.

• Approved 9 new Firefighter/Paramedic positions, effective Jan 1, 2025 (4-1)
• Approved October 2024 bills (unanimous)
• Approved Police Chief's report for October 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Chief/EMS/EM reports for October 2024 (unanimous)
• Scheduled December meeting for Dec 5 at 1:00 p.m.

Park Commission

The Board of Park Commissioners will discuss the 2024 usage and financials of the Donald Copps Municipal Pool. The commission will also review preliminary concept drawings for the Zenoff and Goerke Park Master Plans and 2025 department fees.

• 2024 Donald Copps Municipal Pool usage and financials
• Preliminary condition report of Donald Copps Municipal Pool
• Draft concept drawings for Zenoff and Goerke Park Master Plans
• 2025 fees and charges for the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department
• Rent preparations for 2517 Prais Street

The commission directed staff to proceed with the Zenoff Park master plan including a new field and parking lot extending onto Moose Lodge property, and to negotiate a letter of intent to acquire that property. For Goerke Park, they requested three layout options for the Prais Street driveway, and to include potential Boys and Girls Club expansion and a larger aquatic center footprint. They also approved a $25 increase in lodge rates and non-resident fees, effective January 1, 2025.

• Approved October 2, 2024 minutes (11-0)
• Directed Zenoff Park master plan with field/parking onto Moose Lodge property
• Directed negotiation of letter of intent to acquire Moose Lodge property
• Requested 3 options for Goerke Park Prais Street driveway layouts
• Directed inclusion of Boys and Girls Club expansion in Goerke Park master plan
• Directed inclusion of larger aquatic center footprint in Goerke Park master plan
• Approved $25 increase in lodge rates and non-resident fees (11-0)

Business Improvement District Board

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will meet to discuss operational updates and fiscal policies. The body will consider the hiring process for a Downtown Marketing and Events Coordinator and a memorandum of understanding with the Portage County Business Park BID.

• Hiring process and schedule for Downtown Marketing and Events Coordinator
• Fiscal Policy approval
• Portage County Business Park BID and Downtown BID MOU Document
• Downtown Gatherings continuing for 2025
• Closed session regarding Downtown Manager benefits and performance review standards

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will hold public hearings to rename a road and update the definition of a 'Household Entity' in the zoning ordinance. The body will also discuss airport-related easements and property deeds.

• Public hearing to rename Lost Creek Road to Forest Creek Road in Forest Creek Subdivision
• Public hearing to amend Zoning Ordinance Section 23.04(2) regarding 'Household Entity' definitions
• Discussion on Clear Zone and Avigation Easement for parcels near State Highway 66 and Wellfield Road North
• Request for Quit Claim Deed for property at 4401 State Highway 66
• Discussion of Stevens Point Municipal Airport petition for state and federal aid

The Stevens Point City Plan Commission approved an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance's definition of 'Household Entity,' allowing more unrelated residents to live together in owner-occupied homes. The commission rejected a proposed amendment to limit the change to R3 and higher zoning districts. The approved change passed unanimously (7-0).

• Approved amendment to Chapter 23, Zoning Ordinance, changing 'Household Entity' definition (7-0)
• Rejected amendment to limit Household Entity change to R3 and above zoning districts (3-4)
• Approved renaming Lost Creek Road to Forest Creek Road in Forest Creek Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Clear Zone and Avigation Easement for parcels near State Highway 66 (unanimous)
• Approved Quit Claim Deed for airport property at 4401 State Highway 66 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 7, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Personnel Committee

The Historic Preservation/Design Review Commission will meet to discuss and review a draft historic preservation plan. The body will also review a report from its September 30, 2024, meeting.

• Review of the draft historic preservation plan
• Report of the September 30, 2024 meeting

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review and discuss the proposed 2025 operating budget. The committee will also discuss future budgets.

• Review and discussion of proposed 2025 operating budget

The Finance Committee met and received a PowerPoint presentation from C/T Ladick on the proposed 2025 operating budget, with discussion on future budgets. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the meeting, which adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

• Reviewed proposed 2025 operating budget presentation
• Discussed future budgets

Common Council

The Stevens Point Common Council will consider a consent agenda, several public hearings, ordinance amendments, and multiple resolutions. Key actions include approving a $16,160,000 General Obligation promissory note series, the 2025 Capital Budget, and the Downtown Business Improvement District operating plan with a special assessment levy. The council will also discuss grant applications for EPA Brownfields cleanup and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation programs.

• Approval of a $16,160,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2024A
• Approval of the 2025 Capital Budget
• Resolution approving Downtown Business Improvement District 2025 Operating Plan and 2024 Special Assessment Levy
• Ordinance amendment to Section 23.02(4)(d) – Wireless Communication Towers Ordinance
• Public hearing on EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant for remediation at 1200 Main Street

The Common Council approved the 2025 Capital Budget and authorized the sale of up to $16,160,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes. The council also approved a $960,000 funding cap for a Fire Department Training Center and amended the Wireless Communication Towers Ordinance. Alderperson salary terms for 2025 and 2026 were postponed to next month for further comparison.

• Approved 2025 Capital Budget (10-0)
• Authorized sale of up to $16,160,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes (10-0)
• Approved Fire Department Training Center funding cap of $960,000 (9-1)
• Amended Wireless Communication Towers Ordinance (10-0)
• Approved Downtown Business Improvement District 2025 Operating Plan and $0.75 per $1,000 levy (10-0)
• Approved petition for airport improvement aid (10-0)
• Approved 2025-2029 salaries for City Attorney, Clerk, and Comptroller-Treasurer (10-0)
• Postponed decision on Alderperson salary terms for 2025-2026 (9-1)

Tourism Commission

The Stevens Point Tourism Commission will meet on October 15, 2024 via Zoom. Commissioners will approve the minutes from the December 19, 2023 meeting and discuss the guidelines and application questions for the 2025 room tax grant program. They will also select the date and time for the December commission meeting after the grant deadline. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Discussion of 2025 room tax grant program guidelines and application questions
• Selection of December Tourism Commission meeting date and time
• Approval of December 19, 2023 meeting minutes

The Tourism Commission approved its December 19, 2023 minutes 5-0 and directed Director Kremer to revise the 2025 room tax grant guidelines: list websites under "not eligible," add a line at the top emphasizing heads in beds and hotel stays, and include two packet questions as questions #21 and #22. The Commission chose Thursday, December 12 at 7:30 am for its next meeting, after the grant application deadline. The meeting adjourned at 7:44 am.

• Approved December 19, 2023 meeting minutes as written (5-0)
• Directed Director Kremer to list websites under the "not eligible" section of the 2025 room tax grant guidelines
• Directed Director Kremer to add a line at the top of the guidelines mentioning heads in beds and hotel stays
• Directed that two questions from the packet be included as questions #21 and #22
• Chose Thursday, December 12 at 7:30 am for the next Tourism Commission meeting
• Adjourned at 7:44 am

Board of Water and Sewerage Commissioners

The Board of Water and Sewerage Commissioners will meet in person at 300 Bliss Avenue, with a virtual option, to review departmental reports and consider a lateral line replacement. Items include roll call, approval of minutes and department claims, reports on water supply, sewage treatment, construction, and a discussion of a lateral line replacement. The meeting also includes a notice of an employee seeking elected office and a directors report before adjournment.

• Discussion of lateral line replacement
• Approval of department claims
• Water supply and distribution report – Eric Southworth
• Sewage treatment operations report – Chris Lefebvre
• Construction and maintenance report – Shane Kohnen

The Board approved the September 2024 meeting minutes and department claims, including a large payment for a fiber conduit project. It also approved an employee seeking elected office. No other substantive decisions were made; discussions on lateral line replacement options were informational only.

• Approved September 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 2024 department claims, including fiber project payment (unanimous)
• Approved employee seeking elected office (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Stevens Point Airport Commission will meet in person at 300 Bliss Avenue to approve department claims and discuss airport-related petitions. The meeting will also include a report from Jason Draheim.

• Approval of Department Claims
• Discussion regarding Airport petitions
• Written/Verbal Report - Jason Draheim
• Meeting held at 300 Bliss Avenue
• Next meeting scheduled for November 11, 2024

The Airport Commission approved the September 9, 2024 meeting minutes and the September 2024 department claims, both unanimously. The commission also discussed plans to petition the State of Wisconsin for state and federal aid for runway paving, lighting, and hangar development, with a public hearing scheduled for October 21. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 2024 department claims (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority

The Redevelopment Authority will discuss modifications to the Housing Modernization Loan Program. The board will also consider transferring Parcel 281240832202969 to the City of Stevens Point for environmental cleanup purposes.

• Modifications to the Housing Modernization Loan Program
• Transfer of Parcel 281240832202969 to the City of Stevens Point for environmental cleanup

Transit Commission

The Stevens Point Transportation Commission will consider several approvals, including the minutes from the August 12, 2024 meeting and the August and September 2024 financial/claims reports. It will vote on using the WisDOT state contract to purchase three 29‑foot Gillig buses. The body will also decide on free‑ride programs for Fridays from November 29 to December 27, 2024, and for polling places on November 5, 2024. The meeting will set the next meeting date for November 11, 2024.

• Approve August 12, 2024 Transportation Commission minutes
• Approve August and September 2024 financial/claims reports
• Approve purchase of three 29‑foot Gillig buses through WisDOT state contract
• Approve Free Ride Fridays (Nov 29–Dec 27, 2024)
• Approve free rides to polling places on Nov 5, 2024

The Stevens Point Transportation Commission approved the purchase of three 29-foot buses from Gillig Manufacturing through the WisDOT state contract. They also approved Free Ride Fridays from November 29 to December 27, 2024, and free rides to polling places on November 5, 2024. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved August 12, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August and September 2024 Financial/Claims Reports (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three 29-foot Gillig buses via WisDOT state contract (unanimous)
• Approved Free Ride Fridays from Nov 29 to Dec 27, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved free rides to polling places on Nov 5, 2024 (unanimous)

Common Council

The Stevens Point Common Council will meet to consider purchasing a 337-square-foot parcel to connect Evelyn Court to Maple Bluff Road. The meeting will be held in-person at the Community Room on 933 Michigan Avenue with a virtual option available.

• Acquisition of 337 sq ft parcel from Nicholas and Abigail Flies
• Connecting Evelyn Court to Maple Bluff Road
• In-person meeting at Community Room, 933 Michigan Avenue
• Public comment on non-agenda items limited to 3 minutes

The Common Council unanimously approved a negotiated purchase agreement to acquire a 337-square-foot parcel from Nicholas and Abigail Flies for $13,000, intended for constructing a roadway connecting Evelyn Court to Maple Bluff Road. The agreement includes waivers by the owners of certain eminent domain rights and procedures. The meeting adjourned at 6:04 p.m.

• Approved $13,000 land acquisition from Nicholas and Abigail Flies for road connection (11-0)

Public Policy and General Government

The City Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on liquor license renewals and an amendment to the building code. The meeting will be held in-person at the Community Room on 933 Michigan Avenue.

• Class A Beer & Liquor License for Shell on Stanley Street
• Class B Beer and Class C Wine License for Pho Ever 21
• Trick or Treat Downtown event request
• Ordinance Amendment - Chapter 30, Section 30.01(4) regarding building code

The committee unanimously approved two liquor licenses, a downtown Trick or Treat event, and a building code ordinance amendment. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved Class A beer & liquor license for Shell on Stanley Street (unanimous)
• Approved Class B beer and Class C wine license for Pho Ever 21 (unanimous)
• Approved Trick or Treat Downtown event on October 26, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amendment to Chapter 30, Section 30.01(4) on building code (unanimous)

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will discuss possible amendments to Administrative Policy 3.06 on holidays and to Policy 2.13 regarding merit pay. It will review proposed salary levels for the City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Comptroller‑Treasurer for fiscal years 2025‑2029, and consider salary terms for Alderpersons beginning in 2025 and 2026. The committee will also address an employee request related to non‑partisan political activity.

• Amend Administrative Policy 3.06 (Holidays)
• Request merit‑pay consistent with Administrative Policy 2.13 “Pay for Performance.”
• Set salary levels for City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Comptroller‑Treasurer for 2025‑2029
• Establish Alderperson salary terms starting in 2025 and 2026
• Review employee request to engage in non‑partisan political activity per Policy 1.10

The committee approved merit pay for staff and salary adjustments for the City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Comptroller-Treasurer for 2025–2029. Alders also approved a pay increase for future Alderperson terms by reallocating funds from expense line items. A request to amend the holiday policy was denied.

• Denied request to amend Administrative Policy 3.06 Holidays (0-5)
• Approved merit pay per Policy 2.13 (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2029 salaries for City Attorney, Clerk, and Comptroller-Treasurer (5-0)
• Approved salary increase for future Alderperson terms (majority-minority)
• Approved employee participation in non-partisan political activity (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Stevens Point Finance Committee will discuss and possibly act on several items, including adding a line item for a citywide facilities plan, approving the 2025 Capital Budget, and preliminarily approving 2024 General Obligation borrowing. The committee will also consider change orders from AECOM for Business 51 design services, grant applications to state and federal programs, a parcel transfer, and funding for a Fire Department Training Center. Additional items include approval of claims paid and routine procedural matters.

• Approval of 2025 Capital Budget
• Preliminary approval of 2024 General Obligation Borrowing
• Approval of change orders from AECOM for Business 51 design services
• Resolution to apply for Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s Small Business Development Grant for FY2025
• Approval of 2026 capital project funding for the Fire Department Training Center

The Finance Committee approved the 2025 Capital Budget and added a $50,000 line item for a citywide facilities plan, with Ald. Broderick voting against the addition. It also gave preliminary approval to 2024 General Obligation Borrowing, approved AECOM change orders for Business 51 design services, and authorized grant applications for WEDC Small Business Development and EPA Brownfield Cleanup. The committee approved a parcel transfer from the Redevelopment Authority, 2026 funding for the Fire Department Training Center, and claims paid of $6,715,070.07.

• Added $50,000 line item to 2025 capital budget for citywide facilities plan (4-1)
• Approved 2025 Capital Budget (5-0)
• Gave preliminary approval to 2024 General Obligation Borrowing (5-0)
• Approved AECOM change orders for Business 51 design services (5-0)
• Authorized application for WEDC Small Business Development Grant FY2025 (5-0)
• Authorized application for EPA FY2025 Brownfield Cleanup Grant (5-0)
• Approved transfer of Parcel 281240832202969 from Redevelopment Authority to City (5-0)
• Approved 2026 capital funding for Fire Department Training Center (5-0)

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to review departmental reports and confirm bills. The meeting includes a presentation regarding new drones for the Police Department.

• Presentation by Officer Plummer on new drones for the Police Department
• Confirmation of bills

The Police and Fire Commission approved the minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting, confirmed the September 2024 bills, and approved the Police and Fire Chief reports for September 2024. The commission also received a presentation on new police department drones and adjourned at 1:31 p.m.

• Approved September 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved confirmation of September 2024 bills (unanimous)
• Approved Police Chief's report for September 2024 and placed on file (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Chief, EMS, and EM reports for September 2024 and placed on file (unanimous)

City Plan Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on two city requests: creating a Business Park Business Improvement District with an initial operating plan, and amending the zoning ordinance for wireless communication towers. It will also consider site‑plan reviews for a UW Credit Union project on US‑10 East and an ENT Holdings parking‑space variance on Vern Holmes Drive. Additional agenda items include reports from September meetings, a historic preservation plan presentation, and a discussion of an airport aid petition.

• Public hearing on establishing a Business Park Business Improvement District
• Public hearing on amending Section 23.02(4)(d) of the Zoning Ordinance for wireless towers
• Site‑plan review request for UW Credit Union at 5605 U.S. Highway 10 East
• Site‑plan review request for ENT Holdings LLC at 5509 Vern Holmes Drive
• Presentation of draft historic preservation plan

The City Plan Commission unanimously approved establishing a Business Park Business Improvement District with an initial operating plan, and approved amending the Wireless Communication Towers Ordinance for state compliance. It also approved two site plans, including one for UW Credit Union and one for ENT Holdings LLC, and discussed a draft historic preservation plan. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Business Park Business Improvement District and initial operating plan (unanimous)
• Approved Wireless Communication Towers Ordinance amendment for state compliance (unanimous)
• Approved UW Credit Union site plan at 5605 U.S. Highway 10 East (unanimous)
• Approved ENT Holdings LLC site plan to exceed parking maximum at 5509 Vern Holmes Drive (unanimous)

Joint Review Board

The Stevens Point Joint Review Board will meet on October 2, 2024, to review minutes from the September 5 meeting, public records, and planning documents. The board will consider two resolutions: one to approve an amended project plan for Tax Incremental District No. 9 and another to create Tax Incremental District No. 14.

• Resolution Approving an Amended Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 9
• Resolution Approving the Creation of Tax Incremental District No. 14

The Stevens Point Joint Review Board unanimously approved an amended project plan for Tax Incremental District No. 9. The board also unanimously approved the creation of a new Tax Incremental District No. 14. Additionally, the board accepted the review of prior resolutions from the Plan Commission and Common Council.

• Approved minutes from September 5, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Accepted review of Plan Commission and Common Council resolutions (5-0)
• Approved amended project plan for Tax Incremental District No. 9 (5-0)
• Approved creation of Tax Incremental District No. 14 (5-0)

Park Commission

The Board of Park Commissioners will discuss a request to install a historic marker at Seramur Park. The board will also consider a request to apply for grant funding for shoreline planting near the McDill Disc Golf Course.

• Request from Friends of Emerson Park for a historic marker at 1401 East Avenue (Seramur Park)
• Request from Randy Shukar for grant funding for shoreline planting at McDill Disc Golf Course
• Construction update for Groholski Park
• Master planning updates for Zenoff and Goerke Parks
• Appointment of Jacob Sutherland as department Arborist

The Board of Park Commissioners approved two requests: installing a historic marker at Seramur Park and applying for grant funding for shoreline planting near McDill Disc Golf Course. Both motions passed 9-0. The meeting also included a director's report with project updates, but no action was taken on those items.

• Approved historic marker installation at Seramur Park (9-0)
• Approved grant application for shoreline planting at McDill Disc Golf Course (9-0)
• Approved August 7, 2024 meeting minutes (9-0)

Business Improvement District Board

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will discuss organizational policies and 2025 planning. The board is considering the approval of the 2025 Operating Plan and the selection of a logo designer.

• Consideration and approval of 2025 Operating Plan
• Logo Designer Approval
• Approval of November Milwaukee Fundraising Workshop
• Review of 2025 Event Dates and Event Metrics
• Discussion of Fiscal and Roles and Responsibility policies

Historic Preservation and Design Review Commission

The Stevens Point Historic Preservation and Design Review Commission will meet on September 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM in the Community Room (or via Zoom). The agenda includes a report on the August 26, 2024 commission meeting and a presentation and discussion of the draft historic preservation plan. No formal decisions are listed beyond these discussion items.

• Report on the August 26, 2024 Historic Preservation/Design Review Commission meeting
• Presentation and discussion of the draft historic preservation plan

Common Council

The Stevens Point Common Council will consider appointing Jarod Kivela as Director of Community Development, adopt a resolution for an alternate voter registration site in Aldermanic District 5, amend the project plan for Tax Incremental District No. 9, and vote on creating Tax Incremental District No. 14 with its project plan and boundaries. The meeting will be held in person at 933 Michigan Avenue with a Zoom option.

• Confirm appointment of Jarod Kivela as Director of Community Development
• Resolution for an alternative voter registration location in Aldermanic District 5
• Resolution amending the project plan for Tax Incremental District No. 9
• Resolution creating Tax Incremental District No. 14, approving its project plan and boundaries

The Stevens Point Common Council unanimously confirmed Jarod Kivela as Director of Community Development. It also approved resolutions establishing an alternative voter registration location for District 5, amending the project plan for Tax Incremental District No. 9, and creating Tax Incremental District No. 14 with its project plan and boundaries. All votes were unanimous.

• Confirmed Jarod Kivela as Director of Community Development (8-0)
• Approved resolution for alternative voter registration location for Aldermanic District 5 (9-0)
• Approved amendment to project plan of Tax Incremental District No. 9 (9-0)
• Approved creation of Tax Incremental District No. 14, its project plan, and boundaries (9-0)

Age-Friendly Commission

The Age-Friendly Commission will meet in person or virtually to review the June 2024 meeting report, discuss age-friendly community survey results, and plan a September 24 kick-off party. The meeting will be held at the Community Room, 933 Michigan Avenue, or via Zoom.

• Review of June 24, 2024 meeting report
• Presentation and discussion on age-friendly community survey results
• Planning for September 24 kick-off party

Business Improvement District Board

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on mission, vision, and values planning. This work is being conducted with LEAP NonProfit Consulting.

• Mission, Vision, Values Planning with LEAP NonProfit Consulting

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on a fall paving contract and multiple conditional use permits. The body is also considering ordinance amendments regarding park parking, swale maintenance, and the creation of a Sustainability Commission.

• Award 2024 Fall Paving Project #24-03 to American Asphalt of Wisconsin for up to $572,566.51
• Conditional use permit for a car wash at 3457 Church Street
• Conditional use permit for a utility structure on a parcel bounded by Whiting Avenue
• Zoning classification of R-3 for parcels bounded by Brilowski Road and Old Highway 18
• Ordinance amendment to create a Sustainability Commission

The Common Council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, licenses, appointments, and various commission actions. It also approved conditional use permits for a car wash and a utility structure, a zoning classification change, three ordinance amendments (parking at Seramur Park, swale maintenance, parking kiosks), a $572,566.51 paving contract, and the creation of a Sustainability Commission. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, licenses, appointments, and commission actions (11-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Blue Top Enterprises car wash at 3457 Church Street (11-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for WPS utility structure near Whiting Avenue (11-0)
• Applied permanent R-3 residential zoning to two parcels near Brilowski Road and Old Highway 18 (11-0)
• Created ordinance for parking at Seramur Park (11-0)
• Created ordinance for maintenance and restoration of swales (11-0)
• Amended ordinance for parking kiosks (11-0)
• Awarded 2024 Fall Paving Project #24-03 to American Asphalt of Wisconsin for $572,566.51 (11-0)

Police and Fire Commission

The Stevens Point Police and Fire Commission will meet on September 10, 2024, to discuss and possibly approve the 2025 operational budgets for both the Police and Fire Departments. The commission will also vote on a memorandum of understanding regarding payout of earned time for a departing officer and consider personnel actions, including the appointment of a new Field Training Paramedic/Firefighter.

• Approve MOU for payout of earned time to Austin Lee upon resignation
• Approve 2025 Stevens Point Police Department Operational Budget
• Approve TJ Ewers as Field Training Paramedic/Firefighter effective September 11, 2024
• Approve 2025 Stevens Point Fire Department Operational Budget

The Stevens Point Police and Fire Commission unanimously approved the 2025 operational budgets for the Police and Fire Departments, as well as a Memorandum of Understanding for a payout to a resigning officer and the appointment of a new firefighter/paramedic. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2025 Police Department Operational Budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Fire Department Operational Budget (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for earned time payout to Austin Lee upon resignation (unanimous)
• Approved TJ Ewers as Field Training Paramedic/Firefighter effective Sept. 11, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Aug. 6, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved confirmation of August 2024 bills (unanimous)
• Approved Police Chief's report for August 2024 and placed on file (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Chief/EMS/EM reports for August 2024 and placed on file (unanimous)

Board of Water and Sewerage Commissioners

The Board of Water and Sewerage Commissioners will review operational reports and department claims. The body will consider action on software upgrade costs and a timber sale.

• Software upgrade costs and modifications to 2024 Capital Operations and Maintenance Plan
• Lease with Giving Gardens
• Timber sale approval
• Annual WiDNR Sanitary Survey of the Water Utility
• Approval of Department Claims

The Board approved a $48,230 software implementation with Springbrook for inventory control, work order management, and purchase order modules, reallocating previously approved capital funds. They also approved a lease with Giving Gardens for a food pantry garden at 130 Georgia St. North, a timber sale on the Brilowski property, and routine items like minutes and claims. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $48,230 Springbrook software implementation (unanimous)
• Approved lease with Giving Gardens for 130 Georgia St. North (unanimous)
• Approved timber sale on Brilowski property (unanimous)
• Approved August 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August department claims (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Stevens Point Airport Commission will meet on September 9, 2024 at 300 Bliss Avenue, with a Zoom option available. The commission will conduct roll call, approve the previous meeting’s minutes, approve department claims, and hear a written or verbal report from Jason Draheim. The meeting will end with adjournment.

• Roll call
• Approval of minutes
• Approval of department claims
• Written/Verbal report from Jason Draheim
• Adjournment

The Airport Commission approved the August 12, 2024 meeting minutes and the department claims for August as audited. Jason Draheim reported that next month they will bring forward petitions to the FAA, required every five years for federal funding, outlining projects for the next five years. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved department claims for August as audited (unanimous)

Personnel Committee

The Stevens Point Personnel Committee will meet on September 9, 2024 at the Community Room, 933 Michigan Avenue, with a Zoom option. The committee will discuss a presentation on forms of governance in Wisconsin municipalities and consider a request to approve new certifications with associated pay. It will also consider amending Administrative Policy 3.01 Standard Benefits – Licenses and Certifications. The meeting includes routine roll call and adjournment.

• Presentation by Michael Ford, PhD on forms of governance in Wisconsin municipalities
• Request to approve new certifications with associated pay
• Proposed amendment to Administrative Policy 3.01 Standard Benefits – Licenses and Certifications
• Roll call
• Adjournment

The Stevens Point Personnel Committee heard a presentation on forms of governance in Wisconsin municipalities and discussed related topics, including charter ordinance changes and city administrator turnover. The committee then approved a request to add new certifications with associated pay and to amend Administrative Policy 3.01, Standard Benefits - Licenses and Certifications, by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:49 p.m.

• Approved new certifications with associated pay and amended Administrative Policy 3.01 (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Stevens Point Board of Public Works will meet in person at 933 Michigan Avenue or virtually via Zoom to discuss and vote on ordinance changes for Seramur Park parking, swale maintenance rules, and parking kiosks. They will also consider awarding the 2024 Fall Paving Project #24-03 to American Asphalt of Wisconsin for up to $572,566.51.

• Approve parking ordinance for Seramur Park (Chapter 9, Section 9.05)
• Approve swale maintenance/restoration ordinance (Chapter 16, Section 16.14)
• Amend parking kiosk rules (Chapter 9, Section 9.05)
• Award 2024 Fall Paving Project #24-03 to American Asphalt of Wisconsin for $572,566.51

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved four ordinances and a paving contract. The ordinances cover parking at Seramur Park, maintenance of swales, and parking kiosk amendments. The board awarded the 2024 Fall Paving Project to American Asphalt of Wisconsin for up to $572,566.51.

• Approved ordinance creation for parking at Seramur Park (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance creation for swale maintenance and restoration (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amendments for parking kiosks (unanimous)
• Awarded 2024 Fall Paving Project #24-03 to American Asphalt of Wisconsin, not to exceed $572,566.51 (unanimous)

Public Policy and General Government

The Public Policy and General Government committee will meet in person at the Community Room, 933 Michigan Avenue, with a hybrid virtual option via Zoom. The meeting will include discussions on license changes, a street closing request for a voter registration event, and a proposed ordinance to create a Sustainability Commission.

• Change of agent for Kwik Trip #342 at 3533 Stanley Street
• Temporary Class B beer license for Hope, Get Out the Vote Extravaganza Tour at 401 Franklin Street on September 26, 2024
• Request to hold event and close street for HOPE, Get Out the Vote Extravaganza Tour on September 26, 2024
• Proposed ordinance amendment to create a Sustainability Commission

The Public Policy and General Government Committee approved an ordinance amendment to create a Sustainability Commission, with all members voting in favor. The committee also approved a license list and a street-closing event for the HOPE Get Out the Vote Extravaganza Tour on September 26, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved ordinance amendment creating Sustainability Commission (unanimous)
• Approved license list including Kwik Trip agent change and temporary beer license for Citizen Action of Wisconsin (unanimous)
• Approved HOPE Get Out the Vote Extravaganza Tour event and street closing on September 26, 2024 (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the proposed 2025 capital budget and consider approving funding for the 2026 Fire Department Training Center project. It will also consider approval of claims that have been paid. A closed‑session portion will address negotiations on extending or exercising real‑estate purchase options in Tax Incremental Financing District 9, after which the committee may take further action on those items.

• Presentation of proposed 2025 Capital Budget
• Approval of 2026 capital project funding for the Fire Department Training Center
• Approval of Claims Paid
• Closed‑session negotiation of extension/exercise of real‑estate purchase options in Tax Incremental Financing District 9
• Reconvene for possible action on the closed‑session items

Joint Review Board

The Stevens Point Joint Review Board will review draft project plans for Tax Incremental Districts (TIDs) 9 and 14, as well as annual reports for active TIDs. The board may also appoint public members and set the next meeting date to consider amendments and new district creation.

• Review draft Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 9 to allocate increment to TID #10, #11, and #12
• Review draft Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 14
• Review Annual PE-300 Reports for active Tax Incremental Districts
• Appoint public member and chairperson (as needed)
• Set next meeting date to consider approval of TID #9 amendment and TID #14 creation

The Joint Review Board approved project plans for Tax Incremental District No. 9 and No. 14. The board also approved the annual PE-300 reports regarding the status of active tax increment districts. New board appointments were finalized during the meeting.

• Approved John Schlice as public member (Unanimous)
• Approved Mayor Wiza as Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Approved Project Plan for TID #9 to allocate increment to TID #10, #11, and #12 (Unanimous)
• Approved Project Plan for TID #14 with technical changes to parcel IDs (Unanimous)
• Approved annual PE-300 reports and placed them on file (Unanimous)

City Plan Commission

The Stevens Point City Plan Commission meeting on September 5, 2024 will hold public hearings on a proposed amendment to the Project Plan of Tax Incremental District No. 9 and on the creation of Tax Incremental District No. 14, including its boundaries and project plan. The commission will consider resolutions to approve the TID 9 amendment and to establish and approve the TID 14 boundaries and plan. The meeting will be held in person at the Community Room, 933 Michigan Avenue, with a Zoom option.

• Public hearing on proposed amendment of the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 9
• Public hearing on the proposed creation of Tax Incremental District No. 14 and its boundaries
• Resolution to approve an amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 9
• Resolution to establish boundaries and approve the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 14

The City Plan Commission unanimously approved an amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 9 to allocate increment to TIDs 10, 11, and 12. It also unanimously approved a resolution establishing the boundaries and project plan for the new Tax Incremental District No. 14, after amending the plan to list parcels 1, 2, and 3 as residential. Public comments included concerns about transparency and parcel use.

• Approved amendment to TID 9 Project Plan to allocate increment to TIDs 10, 11, 12 (unanimous)
• Amended TID 14 Project Plan to list parcels 1, 2, 3 as residential (unanimous)
• Approved TID 14 Project Plan as amended (unanimous)

Business Improvement District Board

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board is meeting to review financial planning and operational goals for 2025. The board will discuss the 2025 tax levy, budget, and operating plan. Other items include public art purchases and marketing initiatives.

• 2025 Tax Levy
• 2025 Budget
• 2025 Operating Plan Approval and Bylaw Review
• RainWorks: Public Art Purchase
• BID Website Proposal

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will hold public hearings regarding conditional use permits and zoning changes. The body will also consider adding neighborhood comprehensive plans for the Eastside and Southeast areas of the city.

• Conditional use permit for a car wash at 3457 Church Street
• Conditional use permit for a utility structure on a parcel bounded by Whiting Avenue
• Zoning change to R-3 Single- and Two-Family Residential for parcels bounded by Brilowski Road and Old Highway 18
• Proposed neighborhood comprehensive plans for the Eastside and Southeast neighborhoods
• Request to install a historical marker at 1401 East Avenue

The Stevens Point City Plan Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a car wash at 3457 Church Street, a utility structure for Wisconsin Public Service, and the rezoning of two annexed parcels to R-3 residential. It also approved a historical marker for Emerson Park and a driveway ordinance exception for a church parking lot. No action was taken on two comprehensive plan amendments for the Eastside and Southeast neighborhoods, with hearings held but no votes.

• Approved conditional use permit for car wash at 3457 Church Street (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for utility structure near Whiting Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved R-3 residential zoning for two parcels near Brilowski Road and Old Highway 18 (unanimous)
• Approved historical marker installation at 1401 East Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved driveway ordinance exception for 1517 Maria Drive (unanimous)
• No action taken on Eastside neighborhood comprehensive plan amendment
• No action taken on Southeast neighborhood comprehensive plan amendment

Business Improvement District Board

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will meet on August 27, 2024 at 2:30 PM in the Large Conference Room of the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. The board will discuss and may take action on the 2025 Annual Work Plan for the district. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Discussion and possible action on the 2025 Annual Work Plan Development

Historic Preservation and Design Review Commission

The Historic Preservation and Design Review Commission will discuss and possibly act on five design review requests for residential and commercial properties. The body will also discuss a plaque program and receive staff updates on walking tours and the Community Preservation Plan.

• Design review for covered back porch at 1500 Clark Street
• Design review for new roofing material at 1532 Clark Street
• Design review for new window opening at 1900 Clark Street
• Design review for privacy fencing at 2101 Clark Street
• Design review to remove awning at 1324 Second Street

Joint Municipal Court Oversight Committee

The Joint Municipal Court Oversight Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the 2024 budget recommendation and receive an update from Judge McFarland. The meeting is procedural with no major decisions expected beyond budget review.

Common Council

The Stevens Point Common Council will consider a range of items, including a contract award for pavement maintenance, several land use and zoning actions, and a grant application for affordable housing. The council will vote on a conditional use permit for a duplex development, amend the official street map, and approve a financing proposal for Tax Incremental Financing District 9. Additional agenda items cover budget updates, personnel matters, and a closed‑session discussion of a property purchase in TID 10.

• Award the 2024 Pavement Maintenance Program Project #24-04 to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC, for up to $281,744.25
• Approve a conditional use permit for North Reserve Property Group to build more than one duplex on the parcel bounded by Reserve Street North (Parcel ID 281240820140150)
• Amend the Official Street Map to establish Evelyn Court, Joe Street, Leonard Street and Lost Creek Road within Forest Creek Subdivision (Parcel IDs 281240826400501‑281240826400562)
• Authorize an application for the WEDC Idle Sites Redevelopment Grant for The Oaks Affordable Housing Project
• Approve Ehlers Inc.’s proposal to amend Tax Incremental Financing District 9 to allow increment sharing with TIDs 10, 11 and 12

The Common Council approved a resolution authorizing a referendum for the City of Stevens Point to hire additional fire department personnel. The council also approved the consent agenda, a conditional use permit for duplexes, an ordinance amendment for street establishment, a WEDC grant application for affordable housing, and a pavement maintenance contract. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved resolution authorizing referendum for additional fire department personnel (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda including property acquisition at 2517 Prais Street and various commission actions (11-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for multiple duplexes on Reserve Street North parcel (11-0)
• Approved ordinance amendment establishing Evelyn Court, Joe Street, Leonard Street and Lost Creek Road in Forest Creek Subdivision (11-0)
• Authorized application for WEDC Idle Sites Redevelopment Grant for The Oaks Affordable Housing Project (11-0)
• Approved 2024 Pavement Maintenance Program Project #24-04 to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC for $281,744.25 (11-0)
• Approved purchase of 601 Main Street in closed session (11-0)

Board of Water and Sewerage Commissioners

The Board of Water and Sewerage Commissioners will review the 2023 audit presented by Baker Tilly. The board will also discuss operational reports and specific utility maintenance and expansion projects.

• 2023 Audit Presentation by Baker Tilly
• Expenses for Well 11 pump repair
• SCADA computer replacement
• Architectural services for a utility administration office addition
• Approval of Department Claims

The Board approved the 2023 audit, department claims, and several contracts, including a $184,404 SCADA computer replacement and a $39,105 pump repair for Well 11. They also approved architectural services for an office addition. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved July 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved department claims for July as audited (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 audit by Baker Tilly (unanimous)
• Approved Well 11 pump repair quote not to exceed $39,105 (unanimous)
• Approved SCADA computer replacement not to exceed $184,404 (unanimous)
• Approved architectural services from Somerville, Inc. not to exceed $8,600 (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to discuss and potentially take action on several administrative items. The primary agenda item is a presentation of the 2023 audit by Baker Tilly.

• 2023 Audit Presentation by Baker Tilly
• Approval of Department Claims

The Airport Commission approved the 2023 audit presented by Baker Tilly, along with the July department claims and the July 8 meeting minutes. The audit showed consistent revenues, decreased expenses due to depreciation, 3.70 months of unrestricted cash on hand, and no outstanding debt. The lighting project was reported complete, and EAA week had no weather delays.

• Approved July 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July department claims as audited (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 audit completed by Baker Tilly (unanimous)

Transit Commission

The Transportation Commission will meet to discuss and potentially act on changes to fixed routes. The body will also consider applying for 2025 5310 grants for vehicles, mobility management, and operations.

• Approval to apply for 2025 5310 Grants (Operating, Mobility Management, and Vehicle Grants)
• Discussion and approval of fixed route changes
• Staffing and ridership update
• Approval of June and July financial/claims reports

The Stevens Point Transportation Commission approved the June 2024 minutes, the June and July financial/claims reports, applications for 2025 5310 grants (operating, mobility management, and vehicle), and fixed route changes. All motions passed unanimously. The commission also received ridership and staffing updates.

• Approved June 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June and July 2024 financial/claims reports (unanimous)
• Approved applying for 2025 5310 grants (operating, mobility management, vehicle) (unanimous)
• Approved fixed route changes (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss parking ordinance amendments and a request to eliminate the Park Street Railroad Crossing. The board is also considering a contract for pavement maintenance. The meeting includes reports on the Northside street improvements, West River Drive, and West Zinda Bridge.

• Award 2024 Pavement Maintenance Program Project #24-04 to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC not to exceed $281,744.25
• Request from WisDOT and OCR to eliminate the Park Street Railroad Crossing
• Ordinance amendments in Chapter 9, Section 9.05 regarding parking

The Board of Public Works voted unanimously to not consider WisDOT and OCR's request to eliminate the Park Street railroad crossing at this time. The board also approved ordinance amendments to Chapter 9, Section 9.05 regarding parking, and awarded the 2024 Pavement Maintenance Program Project #24-04 to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC for up to $281,744.25. No action was taken on the Director's Report, which was informational only.

• Approved ordinance amendments in Chapter 9, Section 9.05 (parking) (unanimous)
• Awarded 2024 Pavement Maintenance Program Project #24-04 to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC for up to $281,744.25 (unanimous)
• Tabled consideration of Park Street railroad crossing elimination request (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the 2025 operating budget and 2024 tax year levy targets. The body is also considering a referendum to hire more fire department personnel and the acquisition of a property at 2517 Prais Street.

• Resolution authorizing a referendum to hire additional fire department personnel
• Acquisition of 2517 Prais Street bordering Goerke Park
• Proposal from Ehlers Inc. for a project plan amendment for TID 9 to share increment with TIDs 10, 11, and 12
• Approval of targets for the 2024 tax year/2025 payable tax levy
• Presentation of the 2023 financial statement audit report

The Finance Committee approved a 4.5% target for the 2024 tax year/2025 payable tax levy, and authorized a referendum for hiring additional fire department personnel. It also approved a TID 9 project plan amendment for increment sharing, the acquisition of 2517 Prais Street, and claims paid of $4,371,392.59. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 4.5% tax levy target for 2024 tax year/2025 payable (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing referendum for additional fire department personnel (unanimous)
• Approved Ehlers Inc. proposal for TID 9 project plan amendment for increment sharing with TIDs 10, 11, 12 (unanimous)
• Approved acquisition of 2517 Prais Street bordering Goerke Park (unanimous)
• Approved claims paid of $4,371,392.59 (unanimous)

Public Policy and General Government

The Public Policy and General Government Committee will discuss and possibly act on several temporary licenses, including a Class B beer license for a fundraising dinner, an extension for Partner’s Pub & Grill, and new licenses for Courtesy Cab. The committee will also consider requests to close streets for three recurring events: Art in the Park, Lagers and Loggers Fundraising Dinner, and Pacelli Homecoming Parade. No other agenda items are listed.

• Temporary Class B beer license for Portage County Historical Society fundraiser at 401 Franklin Street (Oct 2, 2024)
• Temporary extension of licensed premise for Partner’s Pub & Grill, 2600 Stanley Street, for a special event on Oct 5, 2024
• New taxicab company license for Courtesy Cab at 5622 County Road B and driver licenses for multiple individuals
• Request to close streets for Art In The Park on Sept 21, 2024
• Request to close streets for Pacelli Homecoming Parade on Oct 4, 2024 (and Lagers And Loggers Fundraiser on Oct 2, 2024)

The committee approved all license requests and event/street closing requests on the agenda. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved temporary Class B beer license for Portage County Historical Society event (unanimous)
• Approved temporary licensed premise extension for Partner's Pub & Grill event (unanimous)
• Approved taxicab company license for Courtesy Cab (unanimous)
• Approved 10 taxicab driver licenses for Courtesy Cab (unanimous)
• Approved Art In The Park event and street closing (unanimous)
• Approved Lagers And Loggers Fundraising Dinner event and street closing (unanimous)
• Approved Pacelli Homecoming Parade event and street closing (unanimous)

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will discuss requests for out‑of‑state travel in 2025, a proposal to create a Limited Term Employment Accreditation Manager position in the fire department, a request to make the Permit Technician role permanent full‑time, and continued consideration of a City Administrator position. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Chief Moody proposes a Limited Term Employment Accreditation Manager position for the Stevens Point Fire Department
• Director Kernosky requests the Permit Technician position be made permanent full‑time
• Alder Christianson seeks discussion on establishing a City Administrator position
• Requests for known 2025 out‑of‑state travel

The committee approved moving the Permit Technician position to permanent full-time, with all members voting in favor. It also approved known 2025 out-of-state travel. A request to create a Limited Term Employment Accreditation Manager position in the Fire Department was withdrawn. The committee continued discussion on a possible City Administrator position but took no action.

• Approved known 2025 out-of-state travel (unanimous)
• Approved moving Permit Technician to permanent full-time (unanimous)
• Withdrawn: LTE Accreditation Manager position in Fire Department (no action)

Business Improvement District Board

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will hold a town hall presentation and discussion. The session focuses on a recap of 2024 and the outlook for 2025 for Downtown Stevens Point.

• Town Hall presentation and discussion regarding Downtown Stevens Point 2024 Recap and 2025 Outlook

Park Commission

The Park Commission will discuss funding communication boards for three parks and approve a lease renewal for a neighborhood garden at 300 Franklin Street. The meeting will also include updates on the 2025 budget and two park construction projects.

• Proposal to fund communication boards at Iverson, Pfiffner, and Mead Parks
• Approval of lease renewal for neighborhood garden at 300 Franklin Street
• 2025 budget process updates
• Seramur Park project update
• Groholski Park project update

The Board of Park Commissioners approved three items: the June 5, 2024 meeting minutes, a proposal to fund and install public communication boards at Iverson, Pfiffner, and Mead Parks, and a lease renewal with Golden Sands Resource Conservation & Development Council for the neighborhood garden at 300 Franklin Street. All motions passed 8-0. The Director's Report included updates on the 2025 budget, Seramur Park, Groholski Park, and the 2517 Prais Street acquisition, but no action was taken.

• Approved June 5, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved funding and installation of public communication boards at Iverson, Pfiffner, and Mead Parks (8-0)
• Approved lease renewal with Golden Sands RCD for neighborhood garden at 300 Franklin Street (8-0)

Police and Fire Commission

The Stevens Point Police and Fire Commission will meet to discuss and possibly approve capital budget requests for both departments in 2025, including equipment like radios and infrastructure. The commission will also consider staffing-related items such as hiring an intern, an accreditation manager, and carrying over vacation hours for the police chief. Fire department travel plans for 2025 may also be discussed.

• Approve 2025 Police Department capital budget requests: handheld portable radios, east side reception infrastructure, and squad radios
• Approve an intern from UWSP to assist the police department starting Fall 2024
• Approve an accreditation manager for the police department effective January 1, 2025
• Approve carrying over 188 hours of vacation for Police Chief Moody to be used by August 16, 2026
• Approve 2025 Fire Department capital budget and discuss out-of-state travel possibilities for members

The Stevens Point Police and Fire Commission approved all items on the agenda, including the Police Department's 2025 capital budget requests for handheld portable radios, an infrastructure/tower for east side reception, and squad radios, as well as the Fire Department's 2025 capital budget. The commission also approved an intern from UWSP for Fall 2024, an Accreditation Manager effective January 1, 2025, and a carryover of 188 vacation hours for Fire Chief Moody, amended to be used by December 31, 2025. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Police Department 2025 capital budget requests (radios, tower, squad radios) (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Department 2025 capital budget (unanimous)
• Approved UWSP intern for Fall 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Accreditation Manager effective Jan 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Chief Moody's 188-hour vacation carryover, amended to use by Dec 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Fire Department in 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved July 2024 bills (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 9, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Business Improvement District Board

The Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) board will hold its regular meeting to receive reports from treasurer, city staff, and work groups, and to discuss or act on items including the 2025 budget, a second fund name, and a marketing memorandum of understanding.

• Approve July 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review and discuss 2025 budget
• Consider Downtown Second Fund name and line items
• Review Marketing MOU for possible adoption

City Plan Commission

The commission will review a request from Zach Brocken of North Reserve Property Group, LLC for a conditional use permit to build more than one duplex on a parcel bounded by Reserve Street North. It will also hear a request to amend the Official Street Map to add Evelyn Court, Joe Street, Leonard Street and Lost Creek Road in the Forest Creek Subdivision, and a site‑plan review for a multiple‑unit apartment at 1800 Maria Drive. Additional agenda items include a property acquisition request, neighborhood plan discussions, and routine reports.

• Conditional use permit request for multiple duplexes on Reserve Street North (Parcel ID 281240820140150)
• Official Street Map amendment to establish Evelyn Court, Joe Street, Leonard Street and Lost Creek Road in Forest Creek Subdivision (Parcel IDs 281240826400501‑281240826400562)
• Site‑plan review for a multiple‑unit apartment building at 1800 Maria Drive (Parcel ID 281240829140022)
• City request to acquire property at 2517 Prais Street (Parcel ID 281240828301611)
• Public hearings and discussion on Eastside and Southeast neighborhood plans

The Stevens Point City Plan Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for North Reserve Property Group to build multiple duplexes on Reserve Street North, subject to staff conditions. It also approved an official street map amendment for Forest Creek Subdivision, a site plan for an apartment building at 1800 Maria Drive, and recommended the city acquire 2517 Prais Street for park expansion. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved conditional use permit for duplexes on Reserve Street North (unanimous)
• Approved official street map amendment for Forest Creek Subdivision streets (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for apartment building at 1800 Maria Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended acquisition of 2517 Prais Street for Goerke Park expansion (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority

The Stevens Point Redevelopment Authority is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a retroactive residential infill request, a land lease for food sales, and financial reports. The board will also enter closed session to discuss development agreements and property sales, with no action taken in open session on those matters.

• Retroactive Residential Infill Program Request - 140 Fourth Avenue
• Land Lease for Food Sales Purposes at 3049 Church Street
• Approval of Housing Trust Fund Financials - April, May 2024
• Approval of Housing Modernization Loan Program Financials - April, May 2024
• Closed session: development agreements in TIF District #10, including Shopko Parking Lot, and possible sale of 217 Second Street and 1700 Strongs Avenue

The Authority approved a land lease for food sales at 3049 Church Street and a residential infill request for 140 Fourth Avenue. It also updated the Residential Infill Program to exclude R1 properties and denied a private sewer line damage claim. Financials for the Housing Trust Fund and Housing Modernization Loan Program were approved.

• Approved Housing Trust Fund financials for April and May 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved Housing Modernization Loan Program financials for April and May 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved retroactive Residential Infill Program request for 140 Fourth Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved Residential Infill Program application changes and excluded R1 properties (Unanimous)
• Approved land lease for food sales at 3049 Church Street requiring vendor liability insurance (Unanimous)
• Denied claim by Garrett Katerzynske for private sewer line damage (Unanimous)
• Approved entry into closed session for property and development negotiations (6-0)

Common Council

The Stevens Point Common Council will vote on several items including discontinuing paid parking kiosks, conditional use permits for a tourist rooming house and an apartment building, and multiple property acquisitions and easements. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with routine approvals and a closed session for TID 9 project discussions.

• Discontinue kiosks for paid parking and institute alternative payment system
• Conditional use permit for tourist rooming house at 1316 Ellis Street
• Amend conceptual plan and conditional use permit for apartment building at 1800 Maria Drive
• Acquire unaddressed parcel near State Highway 66 and portion of 215 Maple Bluff Road
• Easements with Wisconsin Public Service for properties at 2000 River View Ave and 5498 Golla Road

The Common Council approved discontinuing the use of paid parking kiosks in favor of a system including smartphone apps and a phone number for those without smartphones. The council also approved several land acquisitions, easements, and a multi-unit apartment project on Maria Drive.

• Approved discontinuing parking kiosks for an alternative payment system (9-1)
• Approved conditional use permit for multi-unit apartment building at 1800 Maria Drive (10-0)
• Approved conceptual plan amendment for 1800 Maria Drive (10-0)
• Approved acquisition of unaddressed parcel bounded by State Highway 66 (10-0)
• Approved acquisition of portion of property at 215 Maple Bluff Road (10-0)
• Approved distribution facilities installation easement at 2000 River View Avenue (10-0)
• Approved electric overhead and underground easement at 5498 Golla Road (10-0)
• Postponed conditional use permit for tourist rooming house at 1316 Ellis Street (8-2)

Police and Fire Commission

The commission will review reports from the Police and Fire Chiefs. The agenda includes a request for out-of-state travel and potential employment offers.

• Out-of-state travel request for Assistant Chief Dana Williams to attend the Department of Homeland Security Leadership Academy in Georgia
• Conditional offers of employment for Larsen Biadasz and Bianca Patino

The Commission approved conditional offers of employment for two individuals. It also authorized out-of-state travel for Assistant Chief Dana Williams to attend a leadership academy in Georgia.

• Approved out-of-state travel for Assistant Chief Dana Williams (all-0)
• Approved conditional offer of employment to Larsen Biadasz (all-0)
• Approved conditional offer of employment to Bianca Patino (all-0)
• Approved June 2024 bills (all-0)
• Approved June 4, 2024 meeting minutes (all-0)
• Approved June 2024 Police Chief's report (all-0)
• Approved June 2024 Fire Chief's report (all-0)

Board of Water and Sewerage Commissioners

The Board will review utility reports and consider engineering agreements for road projects. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the potential acquisition of Parcel 020240814-14.06.

• Preliminary engineering agreement with Strand Associates for Michigan Avenue reconstruction (Patch St. to Dixon Street)
• Engineering agreement with Clark-Dietz for Madison/Monroe Street Improvements Project (Project 25-02)
• Closed session discussion regarding acquisition of Parcel 020240814-14.06

The Board approved two engineering agreements for road reconstruction projects totaling $286,900. The Commission also authorized the acquisition of a specific land parcel following a closed session.

• Approved $63,500 engineering agreement with Strand Associates for Michigan Avenue reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved $223,400 engineering agreement with Clark-Dietz for Madison/Monroe Street Improvements Project 25-02 (unanimous)
• Authorized Director Lemke to pursue acquisition of Parcel 020240814-14.06 within a closed-session price limit (unanimous)
• Approved May and June department claims (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet at 300 Bliss Avenue with a virtual option available via Zoom. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, and approval of department claims.

• Approval of Department Claims
• Written/Verbal Report from Jason Draheim

The Airport Commission approved the minutes from the May 13, 2024, meeting and department claims for May and June. Jason Draheim reported that the windcone installation is complete.

• Approved May 13, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May and June department claims (unanimous)

Public Policy and General Government

The committee will review several alcohol license changes, renewals, and temporary permits. The agenda also includes requests for recurring street closures and a discussion regarding the creation of a Sustainability Commission.

• License change for Schierl Sales Corporation at The Store #57
• Class B beer and liquor license renewals for Atithi LLC, Irma R. Hernandez Smith LLC, Brokogi LLC, and Steve-O’s of Stevens Point Inc.
• Temporary licenses for Hmong Association of Portage County (August 10-11) and Pacelli Catholic Schools (September 9)
• Street closing requests for Wine Walk, Pink Game, Pointoberfest, Homecoming 5K, and Festival Foods Turkey Trot
• Beekeeper permit for John Bachman

The committee approved several permanent and temporary liquor licenses and a taxicab driver license. Five recurring community events requesting street closings were approved. The committee also granted a beekeeper permit and discussed the potential creation of a Sustainability Commission.

• Approved liquor licenses for Schierl Sales Corp, Atithi LLC, Irma R. Hernandez Smith LLC, Sunflower Café LLC, Brokogi LLC, and Steve-O’s of Stevens Point Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved temporary liquor licenses for Hmong Association of Portage County, Pacelli Catholic Schools, and Stevens Point Alliance (unanimous)
• Approved taxicab driver license for Andrew Prokudowicz (unanimous)
• Approved street closings for Wine Walk, Pink Game for Charity, Pointoberfest/5K, Homecoming 5K, and Festival Foods Turkey Trot (unanimous)
• Approved beekeeper permit for John Bachman (unanimous)

Personnel Committee

The committee will review staffing requests that affect city operations, including a new City Administrator role, a replacement inspector for community development, and a limited-term maintenance mechanic for public works. The agenda also lists travel for a police assistant chief to a federal leadership academy and a salary overlap for a finance manager. These items are scheduled for discussion and possible action; no final decisions are recorded.

• Discussion of a new City Administrator position
• Creation of an Electrical Inspector role to replace the Plumbing Inspector
• Hiring of a Limited Term Employee Maintenance Mechanic for Public Works
• Out-of-state travel request for Assistant Chief Williams to a DHS Leadership Academy in Glynco, Georgia
• Salary overlap request for the Finance Officer Manager/Deputy Comptroller-Treasurer position

The committee approved a request for out-of-state training for a police assistant chief and authorized three staffing changes. Members also discussed the potential creation of a City Administrator position.

• Approved out-of-state travel for Ast. Chief Williams to attend DHS Leadership Academy pending Police and Fire Commission approval (unanimous)
• Approved hiring a Limited Term Employee (LTE) Maintenance Mechanic at Public Works Department (unanimous)
• Approved creating an Electrical Inspector position to replace Plumbing Inspector in Community Development Department (unanimous)
• Approved overlap for the Finance Officer Manager/Deputy Comptroller-Treasurer position (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider a claim regarding private sewer line damage and additional funding for the Plover River Crossing Trail Project. The committee may also discuss property acquisitions for park expansion, downtown development, and the Forest Creek Subdivision.

• Claim consideration: Garrett Katerzynske (damage to private sewer line)
• Additional funding for the Plover River Crossing Trail Project
• Property acquisition at 215 Maple Bluff Road for Forest Creek Subdivision
• Closed session negotiation for park expansion property
• Closed session negotiation for downtown area property and TIF District 5 agreement

The Finance Committee approved $2,729,778.52 in claims paid, additional funding for the Plover River Crossing Trail Project, and acquisition of part of 215 Maple Bluff Road for the Forest Creek Subdivision. It denied a claim by Garrett Katerzynske for damage to a private sewer line. The committee also met in closed session to discuss property purchases and a TIF District 5 development agreement, but the minutes record no action taken after reconvening.

• Denied claim by Garrett Katerzynske for damage to private sewer line (ayes all, nays none)
• Approved additional funding for Plover River Crossing Trail Project (ayes all, nays none)
• Approved acquisition of a portion of 215 Maple Bluff Road, Parcel ID 0206834, for Forest Creek Subdivision (ayes all, nays none)
• Approved claims paid of $2,729,778.52 (ayes all, nays none)
• Adjourned into closed session at 7:22 p.m. on park expansion purchase, downtown property purchase, and TIF District 5 development agreement (ayes all, nays none)
• Reconvened at 8:37 p.m.; minutes record no action on closed session items

Business Improvement District Board

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will review reports from city staff, the treasurer, and the downtown manager. The board is scheduled to discuss special projects, public space enhancement funds, and an agreement with the Stevens Point Alliance.

• 2024 completed real estate assessments and 2025 tax levy recommendations
• Special Projects Fund discussion
• Public space enhancement dollars and town hall options
• Review of agreement between Stevens Point Alliance and Business Improvement District
• Approval of June 11 and June 25, 2024 meeting minutes

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will review several requests including a conditional use permit for a tourist rooming house at 1316 Ellis Street. The agenda also includes multiple requests regarding property at 1800 Maria Drive and various land or easement acquisitions.

• Conditional use permit for a non-owner-occupied tourist rooming house at 1316 Ellis Street
• Conceptual plan amendment for the planned development at 1800 Maria Drive
• Conditional use permit for a multiple-unit apartment building at 1800 Maria Drive
• Site plan review for a multiple-unit apartment building at 1800 Maria Drive
• Land acquisition request for a parcel bounded by State Highway 66

The commission approved a conditional use permit for a tourist rooming house and several requests for a multi-unit apartment project. It also recommended the acquisition of two parcels and approved two utility easements. A site plan for the apartment project was postponed to evaluate bicycle parking capacity.

• Approved conditional use permit for tourist rooming house at 1316 Ellis Street (Unanimous)
• Approved conceptual plan amendment for 1800 Maria Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for apartment building at 1800 Maria Drive (Unanimous)
• Postponed site plan for 1800 Maria Drive to evaluate bicycle parking (Unanimous)
• Recommended acquisition of parcel bounded by State Highway 66 (Unanimous)
• Recommended acquisition of portion of 215 Maple Bluff Road (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of WPS easement at 2000 River View Avenue (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of WPS easement at 5498 Golla Road (Unanimous)

Business Improvement District Board

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will meet on June 25, 2024, to discuss hiring an attorney to draft contract language for an agreement between the Stevens Point Alliance and the Downtown BID. This item is listed for discussion and possible action, not final approval. The BID supports downtown residents, business owners, and property owners, and the meeting is open to the public at the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1105 Main Street Suite A.

• Discussion and possible action to hire an attorney to draft contract language for an agreement between the Stevens Point Alliance and the Downtown BID.

The Business Improvement District Board held a roll call and discussed hiring an attorney to draft a contract for an agreement between the Stevens Point Alliance and the BID. The board approved hiring an attorney at a cost not to exceed $2,500. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved hiring an attorney to draft a contract between the Stevens Point Alliance and the BID not to exceed $2,500

Age-Friendly Commission

The commission will review the report from its December 19, 2023, meeting. Members will also discuss a Phase 1 Public Engagement Plan for a community needs assessment and community-wide programming for an aging plan.

• Report of the December 19, 2023, meeting
• Phase 1 Public Engagement Plan for community needs assessment
• Community-wide programming for creation of the aging plan

Common Council

The Common Council will review several land use items including a subdivision plat and rezoning for 5498 Golla Road. The agenda also includes discussions on clean energy resolutions and potential negotiations regarding City Hall relocation.

• Rezoning and subdivision plat review for 5498 Golla Road
• Annexation of multiple parcels from the Town of Hull to the City of Stevens Point
• Property acquisition at 1000 Maria Drive
• Purchase of two garbage trucks (2025 Capital Budget)
• Funding for a new Pierce Fire Apparatus (2028 Capital Budget)

The Common Council approved a range of items including a subdivision plat and rezoning at 5498 Golla Road, annexation of parcels from the Town of Hull, property acquisition at 1000 Maria Drive, and the extension of Badger Avenue. The council also approved a traffic study reallocation for West River Drive, reauthorized worker's compensation self-insurance, and disallowed a sewage backup claim for 2313 Jersey St. Additionally, the council amended and approved resolutions condemning acts of hostility and setting a clean energy target date of 2050, and voted to enter closed session to discuss City Hall relocation and property sale negotiations.

• Approved consent agenda with items 5f2 and 5g5 pulled (11-0)
• Approved licenses list with specific operating conditions for Icon (11-0)
• Approved capital reallocation to fund a traffic study for West River Drive (11-0)
• Approved final subdivision plat review for 5498 Golla Road (Ayes: 10, Nays: 1 [Shuda])
• Approved rezoning of 5498 Golla Road from R-LD to R-3 (Ayes: 10, Nays: 1 [Shuda])
• Approved annexation ordinance of parcels and right-of-way from Town of Hull (11-0)
• Approved acquisition of property at 1000 Maria Drive (11-0)
• Approved certified survey map and land dedication for Badger Avenue extension (11-0)

Business Improvement District Board

The board will review reports from city staff, the treasurer, and the downtown manager. Discussion includes a creative proposal from Shawn Williams and potential actions regarding a fund.

• Agreement between Stevens Point Alliance and the Business Improvement District
• Shawn Williams Creative Proposal
• Town Hall date approval for August 7th
• Public Space Enhancement Fund discussion

The Business Improvement District Board approved May minutes, named Mike Beacom as treasurer for the rest of the year, and directed Chloe to prepare a presentation for the SPA board's next meeting. It also authorized Chloe to get bids for a printed annual report and set a town hall for August 7, 6-8pm. A creative proposal from Shawn Williams was tabled until July for more information, and a fund discussion with the city versus community foundation was deferred, with Cory invited as next month's guest speaker.

• Approved May meeting minutes (motion by Brian, second by Hana)
• Named Mike Beacom treasurer for the rest of the year (motion by Hana, second by Brian; carried)
• Entered closed session (motion by Brian, second by Hana; passed)
• Directed Chloe to create a presentation for the SPA board's next meeting (motion by Brian, second by Rosalind; passed)
• Tabled Shawn Williams' creative proposal/grant service until July to gather more information
• Authorized Chloe to get bids for a printed annual report (motion by Hana, second by Brian; passed)
• Set town hall for August 7, 6pm-8pm (motion by Bob, second by Rosalind; passed)
• Deferred fund discussion (city vs community foundation); requested both options laid out and invited Cory as next month's guest speaker

Transit Commission

The Stevens Point Transportation Commission will approve meeting minutes and financial claims, elect a chair and vice chair, and receive an update on the CBA and transportation services. The transportation services update covers operational details that affect local transit schedules and routes. No public hearings or major policy votes are scheduled for this session.

• Approval of May 13, 2024 meeting minutes and the 2024 Financial/Claims Report
• Election of the Transportation Commission chair and vice chair
• Update on the CBA and transportation services

The Transportation Commission approved its May 13, 2024 minutes and the May 2024 Financial/Claims Reports, both by unanimous voice votes with none opposed. Nichole Lysne was elected Chair and Karalyn Peterson was elected Vice Chair, each by unanimous vote. The commission discussed moving future meetings to 5:00 PM and setting the next meeting for August 12, 2024. Superintendent Scheuermann gave an update on the CBA and transportation services; the minutes do not record any decisions from that update.

• Approved May 13, 2024 minutes (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved May 2024 Financial/Claims Reports (all in favor, none opposed)
• Elected Nichole Lysne as Chair (all in favor, none opposed)
• Elected Karalyn Peterson as Vice Chair (all in favor, none opposed)
• Discussed moving meetings to 5:00 PM and next meeting date of August 12, 2024 (no vote recorded)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider several capital budget items including vehicle purchases and property acquisition. The meeting includes discussions on worker's compensation reauthorization and grant applications.

• Reauthorization of Worker's Compensation Self-Insurance (2024-2027)
• Funding for a new Pierce Fire Apparatus (2028 Capital Budget)
• Purchase of two garbage trucks (2025 Capital Budget)
• Capital reallocation for a West River Drive traffic study
• Purchase of 1000 Maria Drive

The Finance Committee approved the purchase of two garbage trucks and the property at 1000 Maria Drive. The committee also authorized funding for a new fire apparatus for 2028 and a traffic study for West River Drive.

• Approved Worker's Compensation Self-Insurance reauthorization for 2024-2027 (unanimous)
• Approved additional funding for a new Pierce Fire Apparatus for 2028 Capital Budget (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two garbage trucks for 2025 Capital Budget (unanimous)
• Approved capital reallocation for West River Drive traffic study (unanimous)
• Approved authorization to apply for Wisconsin DOT Predictive Analytics Crash Reduction Grant (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 1000 Maria Drive (unanimous)
• Approved claims paid in the amount of $5,980,184.21 (unanimous)

Public Policy and General Government

The Public Policy and General Government committee will review several liquor and beer license applications and renewals. The agenda also includes requests for temporary event licenses, street closures for local events, and a beekeeper permit. Additionally, the body will consider a resolution regarding clean energy and carbon neutrality by 2040.

• Class A Beer & Liquor License for Home2 Suites-Stevens Point
• Multiple Class B Beer and Liquor license renewals for local establishments
• Temporary Class B licenses for Mid-State Roller Derby and Portage County Democratic Party
• Street closing requests for Fourth of July Parade and Riverfront Rendezvous
• Resolution Committing to 100% Clean Energy and Carbon Neutrality by 2040

The Public Policy and General Government Committee approved a resolution committing the city to 100% clean energy and carbon neutrality by 2040, with all members voting in favor. The committee also approved a batch of alcohol license renewals and new licenses, including the Icon WI license after pulling it for separate consideration; a motion to postpone the Icon license failed for lack of a second, and the license was ultimately approved 4-1 with measures to reduce underage serving. Event and street-closing requests for Mid-State Roller Derby, the Fourth of July Parade, Riverfront Rendezvous, and a Democratic Party picnic were approved, as was a beekeeper permit for Christina Falstad at 509 Bliss Avenue.

• Approved 100% clean energy and carbon neutrality by 2040 resolution (ayes, all; nays, none)
• Approved alcohol license list with E4 (Icon WI) pulled for separate consideration (ayes, all; nays, none)
• Approved Icon WI Class B Beer & Liquor license with measures to reduce underage serving (4-1)
• Motion to postpone Icon license until legal matters settled failed for lack of a second
• Approved temporary Class B Beer and Beer & Wine licenses (ayes, all; nays, none)
• Approved event/street closing requests for Mid-State Roller Derby, Fourth of July Parade, Riverfront Rendezvous, and Democratic Party Picnic (ayes, all; nays, none)
• Approved beekeeper permit for Christina Falstad, 509 Bliss Avenue (ayes, all; nays, none)

Pedestrian and Bicycle Street Safety Commission

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Street Safety Commission will meet to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The commission will also discuss a walking and rolling audit held on June 5, 2024, and recommend priority areas for the Safe Streets and Roads for All project.

• Selection of a Chairperson
• Selection of a Vice Chairperson
• Discussion of the June 5, 2024 walking and rolling audit
• Recommendation of priority areas for Safe Streets and Roads for All project
• Staff updates on Bicycle Friendly Community application, maps, and fall bike tour

Park Commission

The Board of Park Commissioners will discuss master plan development for Georke and Zenoff Parks. The meeting also includes a request regarding an AED donation for Mead Park and updates on staff vacancies.

• Donation of one Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) to Mead Park
• Master plan development for Georke and Zenoff Parks
• Appointment of Paul Ziemann as new Park Superintendent
• Arborist vacancy in the Forestry Division

The Board of Park Commissioners accepted a donation of an Automatic External Defibrillator for Mead Park. The commission also approved master plan development for Georke and Zenoff Parks.

• Approved donation of one Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) for Mead Park (10-0)
• Approved master plan development for Georke and Zenoff Parks (10-0)
• Approved May 1, 2024 meeting minutes (10-0)

Police and Fire Commission

The commission will review reports from the Police, Fire, and EMS departments. The body will also consider a conditional offer of employment for two individuals.

• Conditional offer of employment to Ryan Flowerette
• Conditional offer of employment to Jarrett Lucht

The Commission approved conditional offers of employment for two individuals. The board also approved the May 2024 bills and reports from the Police and Fire departments.

• Approved conditional offers of employment to Ryan Flowerette and Jarrett Lucht (unanimous)
• Approved May 2024 bills (unanimous)
• Approved May 2024 Police Chief’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved April 2024 Fire/EMS/EM Report (unanimous)
• Approved May 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will meet to review several land use requests including a final subdivision plat and rezoning for 5498 Golla Road. The agenda also includes an annexation request from the Town of Hull and a site plan review for a building addition on US Highway 10 East.

• Final subdivision plat review for 5498 Golla Road
• Rezoning of 5498 Golla Road from R-LD to R-3 district
• Annexation of multiple parcels from the Town of Hull to the City of Stevens Point
• Site plan review for a building addition at 5590 United States Highway 10 East
• Property acquisition request for 1000 Maria Drive

The City Plan Commission unanimously approved a final subdivision plat and a rezoning request for the property at 5498 Golla Road, changing it from Low Density Residence to Single- and Two-Family Residence. The commission also approved annexations of several parcels from the Town of Hull, a site plan for a building addition at 5590 US Highway 10 East, and recommended the acquisition of property at 1000 Maria Drive for future road planning.

• Approved final subdivision plat for 5498 Golla Road (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 5498 Golla Road from R-LD to R-3 (Unanimous)
• Approved annexation of parcels from Town of Hull (Unanimous)
• Approved site plan for building addition at 5590 US Highway 10 East (Unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to acquire property at 1000 Maria Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved certified survey map and land dedication for Badger Avenue extension (Unanimous)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will elect leadership and review the 2024 Assessment Roll provided by the City Assessor. The meeting includes hearing objections to property assessments and considering requests for procedural waivers.

• Review of the 2024 Assessment Roll
• Hearing objections to property assessments
• Consideration of requests for notice or testimony waivers

The Board of Review met to review the 2024 Assessment Roll and Assessor's Report. No objections to property assessments were filed, and no requests for waivers or telephone testimony were received.

• Elected Member Sipiorski as Chairperson (3-1)
• Elected Member Steffen as Vice-Chairperson (3-1)
• Determined no additional Board of Review dates were necessary

Historic Preservation and Design Review Commission

The Commission will consider a request from the City of Stevens Point to raze the building located at 1200 Main Street. Staff will also provide updates regarding the Community Preservation Plan.

• Request to raze structure at 1200 Main Street
• Community Preservation Plan staff update

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several resolutions including a sign variance for St. Peter Parish and a subdivision plat review for Golla Road. The agenda includes a well drilling project award not to exceed $407,770.00 and various committee actions.

• Award Well No. 12 Drilling Project to Municipal Well and Pump up to $407,770.00
• Sign variance request for 800 Fourth Avenue
• Subdivision plat review for 5498 Golla Road
• Electric underground easement for 601 Mason Street
• Increase police officer count to 47

The Common Council approved a preliminary subdivision plat for property on Golla Road despite resident concerns regarding density and safety. Other key actions included awarding a well drilling contract and ratifying a transit collective bargaining agreement.

• Approved preliminary subdivision plat for 5498 Golla Road (10-1)
• Awarded Well No. 12 Drilling Project to Municipal Well and Pump for up to $407,770.00 (11-0)
• Ratified 2024-2026 collective bargaining agreement with City Central Transportation Employees (11-0)
• Approved sign variance for St. Peter Parish at 800 Fourth Avenue (11-0)
• Approved amended weed harvesting agreement with McDill Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District (9-2)
• Approved electric underground easement for Wisconsin Public Service Corporation at 601 Mason Street (11-0)
• Disallowed claim for Lindsey Johnson regarding injury at Willett Arena (11-0)
• Approved alternate in-person absentee voting location (11-0)

Administrative Appeals Committee

The board will conduct elections for a Chair and Vice-Chair. The meeting also includes reviews of appeals regarding notice or service charges for property maintenance violations at three specific addresses.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice-Chair
• Appeal: 2725 Soo Marie Avenue
• Appeal: 309 Meadow Street
• Appeal: 1509 Academy Avenue

The board elected its Chair and Vice-Chair and reviewed three appeals regarding property maintenance violations. The board waived fees for two properties and denied an appeal for a third.

• Elected Member Speckmann as Board Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Member Tiffany as Board Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved March 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Upheld appeal and waived fine for 2725 Soo Marie Avenue (unanimous)
• Waived inspection fee but upheld abatement fee for 309 Meadow Street (unanimous)
• Denied appeal for 1509 Academy Avenue (unanimous)

Common Council

This joint meeting involves the Common Council, Plan Commission, Redevelopment Authority, Transportation Commission, and Park Commission. City staff and a consultant will present a draft of the Downtown Targeted Area Master Plan. The council will also consider a request to adopt this plan.

• Presentation on the draft Downtown Targeted Area Master Plan
• Request to adopt the Downtown Targeted Area Master Plan

Board of Water and Sewerage Commissioners

The Board will review water supply and sewage treatment operations. Discussion includes a contract for Well No. 12 drilling and engineering services for UV and clarifier work.

• Contract 24-12: Well No. 12 Drilling
• Scope of services with Donohue & Associates for UV and clarifier engineering
• Fine screen repair expenses
• 2023 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report
• 2023 MS4 Annual Report

The Board approved several infrastructure and maintenance expenditures, including a drilling contract and engineering services. It also authorized a budget revision for software upgrades and approved annual compliance reports.

• Awarded Well No. 12 Drilling contract to Municipal Well and Pump for up to $407,770.00 (Ayes all)
• Approved $16,000 addition to 2024 Capital Operations and Maintenance Plan for software upgrades (Ayes all)
• Approved engineering scope of services with Donohue & Associates for up to $99,900 (Ayes all)
• Approved replacement parts for fine screen repair up to $34,060.00 (Ayes all)
• Approved 2023 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (Ayes all)
• Approved 2023 MS4 Annual Report (Ayes all)
• Approved March and April department claims (Ayes all)
• Approved March 11, 2024 meeting minutes (Ayes all)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet at 300 Bliss Avenue with a virtual option available via Zoom. The agenda includes a report from Jason Draheim and the approval of department claims.

• Written/Verbal Report - Jason Draheim
• Approval of Department Claims

The Stevens Point Airport Commission approved the March 11, 2024 meeting minutes and the department claims for March and April as audited and read. Both votes were unanimous. A verbal report noted completion of a multi-year project to demolish and remove the old warming house building on Airport property in the runway protection zone, which the report said was required for federal funding acceptance and mandated by the bureau. The meeting adjourned at 12:38 PM.

• Approved March 11, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved department claims for March and April as audited and read (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Transit Commission

The Transportation Commission will discuss the proposed 2024-2026 transit collective bargaining agreement. The meeting also includes the approval of March 12, 2024 minutes and financial reports for March and April 2024.

• Review of the proposed 2024-2026 transit collective bargaining agreement
• Approval of March 12, 2024 minutes
• Approval of March and April 2024 financial/claims reports

The Transportation Commission recommended the approval of the 2024-2026 transit collective bargaining agreement. The commission also approved previous meeting minutes and financial reports for March and April 2024.

• Recommended approval of 2024-2026 transit collective bargaining agreement (unanimous)
• Approved March 12, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 2024 and April 2024 Financial/Claims Reports (unanimous)

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on a collective bargaining agreement. This item concerns the Stevens Point City Central Transportation Employees, Local 309, AFSCME, AFL-CIO for the 2024-2026 term.

• Ratification of 2024-2026 collective bargaining agreement with Local 309, AFSCME, AFL-CIO

The Personnel Committee met to review and approve a labor contract. The committee voted unanimously to ratify the 2024-2026 collective bargaining agreement with the Stevens Point City Central Transportation Employees.

• Approved ratification of 2024-2026 collective bargaining agreement with Stevens Point City Central Transportation Employees, Local 309, AFSCME, AFL-CIO (unanimous)

Public Policy and General Government

The committee will consider several alcohol license applications and temporary beer permits for summer events. The agenda also includes reviewing requests for street closures for upcoming community festivals.

• Liquor license renewals for Refuel Pantry locations at 3029 Church Street, 412 Division Street, and 4928 Main Street
• Sidewalk café extension request for Caravan Wine Shop, LLC at 1221 Second Street
• Temporary beer licenses for Levitt Amp Concert Series and Stevens Point Juneteenth
• Beer licenses for softball tournaments at Goerke Park and Iverson Park
• Street closing requests for Discover Downtown and Riverfront Jazz Festival

The Public Policy and General Government Committee unanimously approved multiple alcohol licenses, including new Class A and B licenses for Refuel Pantry locations and temporary licenses for community events. The committee also approved street closures for the Levitt AMP Concert Series, Juneteenth, Discover Downtown, and Riverfront Jazz Festival. No concerns were raised by law enforcement regarding these requests.

• Approved Class A Beer & Liquor licenses for three Refuel Pantry locations (unanimous)
• Approved Class B Beer license for Refuel Pantry-Main Point Restaurant (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk café extension for Caravan Wine Shop, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved temporary Class B Beer licenses for Levitt AMP, Juneteenth, softball tournaments, and St. Joseph Parish Picnic (unanimous)
• Approved 2024-2025 Class A and B alcohol license applicants (unanimous)
• Approved street closures for Levitt AMP Concert Series, Juneteenth, Discover Downtown, and Riverfront Jazz Festival (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss potential actions for West River Drive. The agenda includes a resolution to eliminate roadway fatalities as part of the Safe Streets and Roads For All grant. The board will also review weed harvesting operations with the McDill Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District.

• Discussion on possible actions for West River Drive
• Resolution regarding the Safe Streets and Roads For All (SS4A) Grant award
• Revision and renewal with McDill Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District regarding weed harvesting

The Board approved a resolution to commit to eliminating roadway fatalities as part of a Safe Streets and Roads For All grant. It also renewed a weed harvesting agreement with the McDill Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District. Members discussed speeding data and potential safety measures for West River Drive.

• Approved resolution to commit to eliminating roadway fatalities for SS4A Grant (All-0)
• Approved revised agreement with McDill Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District for weed harvesting, including a $1,500 maximum for maintenance and repairs (All-0)
• Approved Director's Report (All-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider several city business items including property transfers and construction bids. The meeting includes a closed session to negotiate development agreements for 1800 Maria Drive and 1011 2nd St.

• Sale of property at 4213 Simonis Street
• Bid for the razing of 1200 Main Street
• Professional services for East Park Commerce Center improvements
• Development agreement negotiation for 1800 Maria Drive
• Development agreement amendment for 1011 2nd St.

The Finance Committee approved $1,942,140.54 in paid claims and the sale of city property at 4213 Simonis Street. The committee also awarded a demolition bid for 1200 Main Street and designated the Stevens Point Gazette as the official city newspaper.

• Approved Stevens Point Gazette as official newspaper (unanimous)
• Denied claim for Lindsey Johnson (unanimous)
• Approved modification of annual transfer from General Fund to Capital Projects Fund (unanimous)
• Approved sale of property at 4213 Simonis Street (unanimous)
• Awarded bid for razing 1200 Main Street to BEST Enterprises, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved professional services for East Park Commerce Center improvements (unanimous)
• Approved claims paid in the amount of $1,942,140.54 (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to elect a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson. This is a special meeting focused on selecting these leadership positions.

• Selection of a Chairperson
• Selection of a Vice-Chairperson

The Stevens Point Board of Public Works held a special meeting to select its leadership. Mayor Wiza was unanimously elected as Chairperson, and Ald. Shaun Morrow was unanimously elected as Vice-Chairperson after Ald. Kneebone withdrew her own nomination. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Mayor Wiza elected Chairperson (unanimous)
• Ald. Morrow elected Vice-Chairperson (unanimous)

Police and Fire Commission

The commission will elect its President and Secretary and introduce Commissioner Jason Behrendt. The body may also vote to increase the number of police officers to 47 and approve the permanent status of two probationary firefighters.

• Election of Commission President and Secretary
• Proposal to increase officer count to 47 in anticipation of retirements and resignations
• Support for a Bureau of Transportation Safety (BOTS) grant application
• Approval of probationary Firefighter/Paramedics Bryanna Windsor and Madeline Avery
• Presentation of the 2023 Annual Report for the Stevens Point Fire Department

The Commission approved increasing the number of police officers to 47 to prepare for retirements and resignations. Two probationary firefighters were promoted to permanent status. The body also elected its President and Secretary.

• Elected Commissioner Kirschling as President (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Ostrowski as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved overlapping police officer count to 47 (unanimous)
• Approved application for BOTS grant (unanimous)
• Promoted Bryanna Windsor to permanent Firefighter/Paramedic (unanimous)
• Promoted Madeline Avery to permanent Firefighter/Paramedic (unanimous)
• Approved April 2024 bills (unanimous)
• Approved April 2024 Police and Fire/EMS/EM reports (unanimous)

Business Improvement District Board

The board will review various operational policies and project updates. Discussion items include financial policy, work group guidelines, and parklet or sidewalk café updates.

• Approval of April 2 and April 3 meeting minutes
• Discussion on Downtown Photographer
• Review of Policy and Guidelines for Work Groups
• Review of Financial Policy
• Review of Special Projects Fund

The Business Improvement District Board approved a photographer grant proposal from John Hartmen, with WDEC providing a grant and Northside Yard matching it. The board adopted policy guidelines for its workgroups and a financial policy letting the chair approve spending of $75 or less without full board approval. It also approved a brand kit for the BID and accepted the April 2 and April 3, 2024 minutes. A guest speaker described Sentry's move to Strongs Ave in mid-June, and the board decided not to include SPA in the Special Projects fund.

• Approved John Hartmen's photographer grant proposal as stated (unanimous)
• Adopted policy guidelines for workgroups with slight changes (passed)
• Approved financial policy: chair may approve spending $75 or under; over $75 goes to the board (passed)
• Approved BID brand kit (passed)
• Accepted April 2, 2024 minutes (motion by Hana, second by Tara)
• Accepted April 3, 2024 minutes (motion by Rosalind, second by Tara)
• Decided not to include SPA in the Special Projects fund; SPA is in agreement

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will review several land use requests including a conditional use permit for single-family homes and a sign variance. The meeting also includes discussions regarding street reconstructions and utility extensions.

• Conditional use permit for five single-family homes near Reserve Street North and Bluebell Lane
• Sign variance for a freestanding sign at 800 Fourth Avenue
• Preliminary subdivision plat review for 5498 Golla Road
• Electric underground easement for Wisconsin Public Service Corporation at 601 Mason Street
• Hammerhead design for the Walker Street reconstruction project

Park Commission

The Board of Park Commissioners will meet to elect new officers and approve April meeting minutes. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a neighborhood garden lease and updates on park construction projects.

• Lease agreement with Golden Sands Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. for the Stevens Point Area Neighborhood Garden
• Boys and Girls Club landscaping extension and lease amendment for Goerke Park
• Construction updates for Seramur Park Pavilion and Groholski Park
• Election of Park Commission President and Vice President

The Board of Park Commissioners approved a lease for the Stevens Point Area Neighborhood Garden and a lease amendment for Goerke Park. The commission also elected a new president and vice president.

• Approved lease agreement with Golden Sands Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. for neighborhood garden at Cornell & West Whitney Avenue (11-0)
• Approved Boys and Girls Club landscaping extension and lease amendment for Goerke Park (11-0)
• Elected John Okonek as president (11-0)
• Elected Wayne Sorenson as vice president (11-0)
• Approved April 3, 2024 meeting minutes (11-0)

Redevelopment Authority

The Redevelopment Authority will review financial reports for the Housing Trust Fund and Housing Modernization Loan Program. The board will also consider grant program modifications and updates on local development plans.

• Exemption request from Jack & Jeanette Friess for 516 Bukolt Ave regarding the Multi-Family Rental Conversion Grant Program
• Modification to the Neighbor Helping Neighbor Grant Program
• Modification to the Residential Demolition Grant Program
• Update on Shopko Redevelopment Plan & Downtown Targeted Area Master Plan
• Approval of Housing Trust Fund and Housing Modernization Loan Program financials for January-March 2024

Common Council

The Common Council will conduct a reorganization meeting to handle mayoral appointments to various boards, commissions, and committees. The council will also nominate and elect a Council President.

• Mayoral appointments to Boards and Commissions
• Appointments of Council members to Standing Committees
• Nomination and election of Council President

At its April 16, 2024 reorganization meeting, the Stevens Point Common Council approved Mayor Wiza's appointments to boards and commissions and to standing committees, both by unanimous 9-0 votes. The council elected Ald. Marc Christianson as Council President by unanimous ballot. Committee chairs and vice-chairs were selected during a recess and the council approved those actions 9-0. The meeting was procedural; no policy or spending decisions were made.

• Approved mayoral appointments to boards and commissions (9-0)
• Approved mayoral appointments of council members to standing committees (9-0)
• Elected Ald. Christianson as Council President by unanimous ballot (9-0)
• Approved committee selection of chairs and vice-chairs (9-0)

Public Policy and General Government

The committee will meet to elect a Chair and a Vice-Chair. This is a special meeting for the purpose of these elections.

• Election of Committee Chair
• Election of Vice-Chair

The Public Policy and General Government Committee met to elect its leadership. The committee appointed a Chair and a Vice-Chair via unanimous votes.

• Elected Ald. Keymer as Committee Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Ald. Birr as Vice-Chair (unanimous)

Personnel Committee

This special meeting of the Personnel Committee is for procedural purposes. The committee will conduct elections for the positions of Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Election of Committee Chair
• Election of Vice-Chair

The Personnel Committee met to elect its leadership for the term. Ald. Kneebone was elected as Committee Chair and Ald. Broderick was elected as Vice-Chair.

• Elected Ald. Kneebone as Committee Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Ald. Broderick as Vice-Chair (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a brief organizational meeting to elect its chair and vice-chair. The agenda contains only internal committee elections and procedural items; no public hearings, budget votes, or policy discussions are scheduled.

• Election of committee chair
• Election of committee vice-chair

The Finance Committee met to elect its leadership for the term. Ald. Christianson was elected as Committee Chair and Ald. Morrow was elected as Vice-Chair.

• Elected Ald. Christianson as Committee Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Ald. Morrow as Committee Vice-Chair (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will review several large-scale infrastructure awards and zoning requests. This includes approving contracts for Northside and Southside street improvements and a new subdivision project. The council will also consider historic site designations and ordinance amendments regarding demolition by neglect.

• Award of $8,190,065.93 for Northside Streets Improvements Project
• Conditional use permit for self-service storage at 5001 Joerns Drive
• Designation of 2041 Madison Street as a local historic site
• Award of $3,329,944.60 for Southside Streets Improvements Project
• Amendment to the Historic Preservation and Design Review Ordinance

The Common Council approved several major construction contracts for northside and southside street improvements and the Forest Creek Subdivision. Other actions included approving a conditional use permit for self-service storage and designating a local historic site.

• Approved Northside Streets Improvements Project to Integrity Grading and Excavating, Inc. for up to $8,190,065.93
• Approved 2024 Southside Streets Improvements Project to A-1 Excavating LLC for up to $3,329,944.60
• Approved 2024 Forest Creek Subdivision Project to A-1 Excavating LLC for up to $3,256,634.40 (9-2)
• Approved 2024 Fire Station 2 Roofing Project to Modern Builders for up to $354,748.38
• Approved 2024 Public Works Garage Roofing Project to Maurer Roofing for up to $222,690.60
• Approved conditional use permit for self-service storage at 5001 Joerns Drive
• Designated 2041 Madison Street as a local historic site
• Approved hammerhead design for Walker Street extension subject to Plan Commission approval

Pedestrian and Bicycle Street Safety Commission

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Street Safety Commission will discuss upcoming street improvement projects and a resolution to eliminate roadway deaths and serious injuries. The meeting also includes updates on the Safe Routes to School Plan and potential long-range planning for bus stop locations.

• Resolution to eliminate roadway deaths and serious injuries
• 2025 street improvement projects presentation
• Safe Routes to School Plan implementation update
• Long-range planning document for bus stop locations
• Safe Streets and Roads for All staff update

Historic Preservation and Design Review Commission

The Commission will consider a request to designate 2041 Madison Street as a local historic site. Members will also review several design requests for building modifications on Main Street and discuss the Community Preservation Plan.

• Local historic site designation request for 2041 Madison Street
• Ordinance amendment regarding demolition by neglect in Section 22.05(7)
• Design review for awnings, a door opening, and paint at 1136 Main Street
• Design review for awnings and steel stairs at 1124 Main Street
• Design review for wood siding replacement and a gate near 1141 & 1145 and 1157 Main Street

Canvassing Board

The board will canvass the municipal results for all even-numbered District Alderpersons. This process includes reviewing any provisional ballots from the April 2, 2024 Presidential Preference and Spring Election.

• Canvass of even-numbered District Alderpersons
• Review of provisional ballots from the April 2, 2024 election

The Canvassing Board met April 8, 2024 to canvass municipal results for even-numbered District Alderpersons from the April 2, 2024 Presidential Preference and Spring Election. The board verified provisional ballot counts by district, processed one provisional ballot in District 9 (voter number 373), and agreed the tallies were correct. The board reviewed and determined vote totals for Alderperson races in Districts 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10, then adjourned at 9:55 a.m.

• Verified provisional ballot counts: District 1 had one not rectified; District 8 had one not rectified; District 9 had one rectified; all other districts had zero
• Processed one provisional ballot in District 9, agreed tallies were correct, adjusted tape, sealed ballot in bag 0841444, and assigned voter number 373
• Determined District 2 Alderperson results: Jacqui Guthrie 301 votes, Craig R. Tesch 182 votes, 1 scattering, 30 Under Votes (total 514)
• Determined District 4 Alderperson results: Lara Broderick 335 votes, 10 scattering, 105 Under Votes (total 450)
• Determined District 6 Alderperson results: Jason Behrendt 298 votes, Dale Steinmetz 490 votes, 2 scattering, 62 Under Votes (total 852)
• Determined District 8 Alderperson results: Dean Shuda 499 votes, Chris Donohoo 249 votes, 3 scattering, 50 Under Votes (total 801)
• Determined District 10 Alderperson results: Dustin Buse 297 votes, Bob Larson 200 votes, 2 scattering, 41 Under Votes (total 542)
• Adjourned at 9:55 a.m.

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will meet on April 8, 2024, to discuss and potentially act on a single agenda item. The meeting includes a request for A/C Gemza to travel to Tucson, AZ, for a National EMS Summit.

• Out of state travel request for A/C Gemza to attend a National EMS Summit in Tucson, AZ

The Personnel Committee met to review a travel request for A/C Gemza. The committee approved the request for A/C Gemza to attend a National EMS Summit in Tucson, AZ.

• Approved out-of-state travel request for A/C Gemza to attend National EMS Summit (3-0)

Public Policy and General Government

The Public Policy and General Government Committee will discuss several liquor license applications and renewals. The meeting also includes review of requests for street closures related to upcoming community events.

• Class “B” beer license for The Big Garlic LLC at 1157 Main Street
• Class “B” beer and liquor license for Cee Services LLC at 1324 Second Street
• Premise extension request for Kim’s Barrel Inn, Inc.
• Temporary beer licenses for St. Peter’s Parish and Vam Muaj Club
• Street closure requests for May 2024 and August 2025

The Public Policy and General Government Committee approved multiple permanent and temporary liquor licenses. The committee also granted special event permits for three upcoming events involving street closings.

• Approved Class B Beer License for The Big Garlic LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Class B Beer & Liquor License for Cee Services LLC (unanimous)
• Approved premise extension for Kim’s Barrel Inn, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved temporary Class B Beer License for St. Peter’s Parish (unanimous)
• Approved temporary Class B Beer/Wine License for Vam Muaj Club (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Permits for Stevens Point Block Party (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Permits for Hmong Week Central Wisconsin (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Permits for Ki Mobility Company Picnic (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review several construction and repair projects. Proposed actions include awarding multiple street improvement and roofing contracts to various companies.

• Northside Streets Improvements Project #24-01: $8,190,065.93 to Integrity Grading and Excavating, Inc.
• 2024 Southside Streets Improvement Project #24-02: $3,329,944.60 to A-1 Excavating LLC
• 2024 Public Works Garage Roofing Project #24-07: $222,690.60 to Maurer Roofing
• 2024 Fire Station Roofing Project #24-08: $354,748.38 to Modern Builders
• 2024 Forest Creek Subdivision Project #24-11: $3,256,634.40 to A-1 Excavating LLC

The Board of Public Works approved five construction contracts for street improvements, subdivision work, and roofing projects. All motions passed unanimously.

• Awarded Northside Streets Improvements Project #24-01 to Integrity Grading and Excavating, Inc. for up to $8,190,065.93 (All-0)
• Awarded 2024 Southside Streets Improvement Project #24-02 to A-1 Excavating LLC for up to $3,329,944.60 (All-0)
• Awarded 2024 Public Works Garage Roofing Project #24-07 to Maurer Roofing for up to $222,690.60 (All-0)
• Awarded 2024 Fire Station Roofing Project #24-08 to Modern Builders for up to $354,748.38 (All-0)
• Awarded 2024 Forest Creek Subdivision Project #24-11 to A-1 Excavating LLC for up to $3,256,634.40 (All-0)
• Approved Director's Report regarding Division and Church Streets Reconstruction Project (All-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider several funding requests and city agreements. Items include capital project adjustments for fire station and garage roofs, a highway repaving agreement, and construction funding for a new subdivision.

• Modifications to the Edgewater Manor resident relocation assistance program
• Urban Forestry Grant application by the City Forestry Department
• Reallocation of funds and addition of $25,000 for Fire Station #2 and Public Works Garage roofing
• WisDOT agreement to repave HWY 66 between West Gates Drive and West Karner Street
• Construction funding for a proposed subdivision at 5498 Golla Rd.

The Finance Committee approved funding for a new subdivision at 5498 Golla Road and $25,000 in additional capital funding for roofing at Fire Station #2 and the Public Works Garage. The committee also authorized a WisDOT repaving agreement for Hwy 66 and design agreements with AECOM for Business 51.

• Approved modifications to relocation assistance for former Edgewater Manor residents (unanimous)
• Authorized City Forestry Department to apply for an Urban Forestry Grant (unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of capital funds and additional $25,000 for Fire Station #2 and Public Works Garage roofing (unanimous)
• Approved WisDOT agreement to repave HWY 66 between West Gates Drive and West Karner Street (unanimous)
• Approved AECOM agreements for final design of Business 51 (unanimous)
• Approved funding for proposed subdivision at 5498 Golla Rd (unanimous)
• Approved claims paid in the amount of $1,900,255.50 (unanimous)

Police and Fire Commission

The commission will review the 2023 Stevens Point Police Department Annual Report and an after-action report regarding a December 30th incident. The agenda also includes a request for A/C Gemza to attend a National EMS Summit in Tucson, AZ.

• Approval of the 2023 Stevens Point Police Department Annual Report
• Officer Jadon Solis off probation April 1st, 2024
• Proposed attendance for A/C Gemza at National EMS Summit in Tucson, AZ
• After-Action Report on the December 30th incident by City Emergency Management

The Commission approved the permanent status of Officer Jadon Solis and authorized the publication of the 2023 Police Department Annual Report. Additionally, the board approved travel and lodging expenses for Assistant Chief Gemza to attend a National EMS Summit.

• Approved Officer Jadon Solis to permanent status as of April 1, 2024 (all-aye)
• Approved publication of the 2023 Stevens Point Police Department Annual Report (all-aye)
• Approved A/C Gemza to attend National EMS Summit in Tucson, AZ, including one night hotel stay (all-aye)
• Approved March 2024 bills (all-aye)
• Approved March 2024 Police Chief's report (all-aye)
• Approved March 2024 Fire Chief's report (all-aye)
• Approved March 5, 2024 meeting minutes (all-aye)

Park Commission

The Park Commission will discuss a request from Alderperson Kneebone regarding the extension of Walker Street through park land to Old Wausau Road. The meeting includes updates on 2024 projects and logging activities at West River Drive Park and Rocky Run Road. The commission will also note the retirement of Park Technician Craig Wuthrich.

• Proposed extension of Walker Street through park land to Old Wausau Road
• Logging updates for West River Drive Park and south of HH along Rocky Run Road
• Retirement of Park Technician Craig Wuthrich

The commission decided to proceed with a hammerhead design for Walker Street rather than extending the road through park land to Old Wausau Road. This decision aims to preserve legacy trees and maintain the area's conservancy zoning.

• Approved proceeding with hammerhead design instead of through road on Walker Street (11-0)
• Approved February 7, 2024 meeting minutes (11-0)

Business Improvement District Board

The board will discuss fiscal policy and potential support for vacancy efforts. The agenda includes reports from city staff, the treasurer, and various work groups.

• Discussion of BID Fiscal Policy
• Consideration of a work group to support vacancy efforts
• WDAC Downtown Summit Conference Fee discussion
• Secret Shopper Program discussion
• Approval of March 5, 2024 meeting minutes

City Plan Commission

The Stevens Point City Plan Commission will hold public hearings regarding several land use requests. These include permits for a tourist rooming house, self-service storage buildings, and a subdivision plat review.

• Conditional use permit for a tourist rooming house at 209 Division Street
• Conditional use permit for self-service storage buildings at 5001 Joerns Drive
• Preliminary subdivision plat review for 5498 Golla Road
• Dedication of an unaddressed parcel bounded by Maria Drive for right-of-way

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several rezoning requests, infrastructure contracts, and ordinance amendments. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding the School District referendum on the April ballot.

• $5,041,736.42 contract for the EPCC Badger Road Extension Project
• Rezoning request for 2501 Main Street from residential to commercial district
• $98,838.59 contract for the Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Repair Program
• Ratification of the 2024-2025 police officers' collective bargaining agreement
• $20,000 allocation from the transit fund for downtown transfer center planning

The Common Council voted 8-3 to override Mayor Wiza's veto regarding a roundabout project. The council also approved a $5,041,736.42 contract for the Badger Road Extension and a $98,838.59 contract for curb and sidewalk repairs. Additionally, the council approved a settlement agreement with Marshfield Clinic Health System following a closed session discussion.

• Override Mayor's veto on roundabout project (8-3)
• Approve Badger Road Extension contract to Haas Sons, Inc. for up to $5,041,736.42 (11-0)
• Approve Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Repair Program contract to Wroblewski Concrete Construction, LLC for up to $98,838.59 (11-0)
• Approve settlement agreement with Marshfield Clinic Health System (11-0)
• Approve rezoning of 2501 Main Street from R-5 to B-4 Commercial District (11-0)
• Approve amendment to conceptual plan for Russell Gymnastics LLC at 5717 E M Copps Drive (11-0)
• Approve acceptance of 0.113 acres from Portage County at 3300 Church Street (11-0)
• Approve sale of property at 4213 Simonis Street (11-0)

Administrative Appeals Committee

The Administrative Appeals Board will review appeals regarding property maintenance violation notices and associated service charges. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the January 17, 2024 meeting.

• Appeals for property maintenance violations at six locations including 1617 East Avenue and 908 Union Street
• Review of January 17, 2024 meeting minutes

The Administrative Appeals Board reviewed six appeals of snow-removal and property maintenance charges. It denied appeals at 2518 Michigan Avenue, 1617 East Avenue, 908 Union Street, and 1508 Texas Avenue, keeping all service charges in place. At 2956 Church Street, the Board waived the $50.00 inspection fee and paid the $27.32 snow removal abatement fee, with a refund to be mailed. At 1101 First Street, it waived the $50.00 inspection fee but maintained the $48.88 snow removal abatement charges, and a new invoice will be generated. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved January 17, 2024 minutes (ayes, all; nays, none)
• Denied appeal at 2518 Michigan Avenue; all service charges maintained (ayes, all; nays, none)
• Approved waiving $50.00 inspection fee and paying $27.32 snow removal abatement fee at 2956 Church Street; refund to be mailed (ayes, all; nays, none)
• Approved waiving $50.00 inspection fee but maintained $48.88 snow removal abatement charges at 1101 First Street; new invoice to be generated (ayes, all; nays, none)
• Denied appeal at 1617 East Avenue (ayes, all; nays, none)
• Denied appeal at 908 Union Street (ayes, all; nays, none)
• Denied appeal at 1508 Texas Avenue (ayes, all; nays, none)

Board of Water and Sewerage Commissioners

The Board will review department claims, water supply reports, and sewage treatment operations. The meeting includes a discussion on land purchase, sale, and easement rights for Well 12.

• Purchase of paving attachment and agreement with Department of Public Works
• Contracted services for GIS
• Update on land purchase/sale and easement rights for Well 12
• Water Supply and Distribution Reports
• Sewage Treatment Operations Report

The Board approved the purchase of a paving attachment to be used by the Department of Public Works in exchange for patching services. The Board also authorized temporary contracted services for GIS functions following a staff resignation.

• Approved purchase of paving attachment for $74,150 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement for Department of Public Works to perform patching at $65 per square yard until equipment cost is reached (unanimous)
• Approved temporary contracted GIS services not to exceed current GIS Tech salary and benefits (unanimous)
• Approved February 2024 department claims (unanimous)
• Approved February 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet at 300 Bliss Avenue with a virtual option available via Zoom. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, and approval of department claims.

• Approval of Department Claims
• Written/Verbal Report from Jason Draheim

The Airport Commission approved the meeting minutes from February 12, 2024, and the department claims for February. No other substantive items were discussed.

• Approved February 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February department claims (unanimous)

Transit Commission

The Transportation Commission will review financial and claims reports from December 2023 through February 2024. The commission is also considering a request to fund the design of a downtown transfer center.

• Approval of up to $20,000 from the dedicated transit fund for a downtown transfer center planning and design project
• Review of December 2023, January 2024, and February 2024 Financial/Claims Reports

The Transportation Commission approved spending up to $20,000 for the local share of a planning grant. These funds will be used for the planning and design of a downtown transfer center.

• Approved December 11, 2023 minutes
• Approved December 2023, January 2024, and February 2024 Financial/Claims Reports
• Approved spending up to $20,000 from dedicated transit fund for 5304 Planning Grant Program local share (unanimous)

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will consider an amendment to Administrative Policy 3.03. The discussion focuses on Section 2A regarding meals.

• Amendment to Administrative Policy 3.03 (Travel Reimbursements - Section 2A - Meals)

The Personnel Committee met to discuss and act upon administrative policies. The committee approved an amendment to the travel reimbursement policy regarding meals.

• Approved amendment to Administrative Policy 3.03 Travel Reimbursements - Section 2A - Meals (unanimous)

Public Policy and General Government

The committee will review several liquor license requests and event street closing requests. It will also consider an amendment to the city ordinance regarding tobacco and electronic vaping device sales.

• Class A Beer & Liquor License for Ingram Enterprise Inc. at 5370 US Hwy 10
• Premise extension request for SPB LLC at 2617 Water St to include brewery, taproom, and Biergarten
• Temporary Class B license for Boys and Girls Club of Portage County for April 19 event
• Street closing requests for Easter Egg Hunt, Trivia Parade, Brat Fry/Car Show, Summer CWSOlstice, and Walk for Hope 2024
• Ordinance Amendment to Section 12.05 regarding cigarette, electronic vaping, and tobacco sales

The Public Policy and General Government Committee approved a list of beer and liquor licenses and five special event permits for street closings. The committee also approved an amendment to Section 12.05 regarding the sale of cigarettes, electronic vaping devices, and tobacco products.

• Approved liquor license for Ingram Enterprise Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved premise extension for SPB LLC (unanimous)
• Approved temporary license for Boys and Girls Club of Portage County (unanimous)
• Approved special event permits for Easter Egg Hunt, Trivia Parade, Police Brat Fry/Car Show, Summer CWSOlstice, and Walk for Hope (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance Amendment to Section 12.05 regarding cigarette, vaping, and tobacco sales (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Stevens Point Finance Committee is meeting to consider an amendment to the WEDC Community Development Investment Grant. The committee will also review requests to accept land at 3300 Church Street and sell property at 4213 Simonis Street. Additionally, two claims regarding sewage backup and manhole cover damage are up for consideration.

• Amendment to WEDC Community Development Investment (CDI) Grant
• Acceptance of 0.113 acres at 3300 Church Street
• Sale of property at 4213 Simonis Street
• Claim for sewage backup (Sharon Inman)
• Claim for tire and rim damage from missing manhole cover (Donald Cisewski)

The Stevens Point Finance Committee unanimously approved an amendment to a WEDC Community Development Investment Grant, accepted 0.113 acres of land at 3300 Church Street, and authorized the sale of property at 4213 Simonis Street. The committee also approved $13,068,764.59 in claims paid. A claim for sewage backup from Sharon Inman was denied, while a claim for tire damage from Donald Cisewski was rejected by a 1-3 vote.

• Approved amendment to WEDC CDI Grant (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of 0.113 acres at 3300 Church Street (unanimous)
• Approved sale of property at 4213 Simonis Street (unanimous)
• Denied claim for sewage backup from Sharon Inman (unanimous)
• Rejected claim for tire damage from Donald Cisewski ($131.88) (1-3 vote)
• Approved claims paid totaling $13,068,764.59 (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review several infrastructure projects and potential contract awards. Discussion includes street reconstructions, a subdivision project, and equipment purchases.

• Award $98,838.59 to Wroblewski Concrete Construction, LLC for Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Repair Program #24-05
• Award $5,041,736.42 to Haas Sons, Inc. for EPCC Badger Road Extension Project #24-10
• Division and Church Streets Reconstruction Project
• East Park Commerce Center Badger Avenue Extension
• Forest Creek Subdivision and mini-paver purchase

The Board of Public Works awarded two construction contracts for city infrastructure. These include a sidewalk repair program and the Badger Road Extension project.

• Awarded 2024 Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Repair Program #24-05 to Wroblewski Concrete Construction, LLC for an amount not to exceed $98,838.59 (unanimous)
• Awarded EPCC Badger Road Extension (EM Copps to CTH HH) Project #24-10 to Haas Sons, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $5,041,736.42 (unanimous)
• Accepted Director's Report and placed it on file (unanimous)

Deer Management Committee

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and discuss current deer culling operations. Members will also discuss the contract for the 2024/2025 deer culling season.

• Approval of November 9, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2023/2024 deer culling operations
• Discussion of 2024/2025 deer culling contract

The committee awarded the 2024/2025 deer culling contract to Scales and Tails Guide Service. The committee also approved the minutes from the November 9, 2023 meeting.

• Approved November 9, 2023 minutes (3-0)
• Awarded 2024/2025 deer culling contract to Scales and Tails Guide Service at $100.00 per deer (3-0)

Police and Fire Commission

The commission will meet to discuss the next meeting date due to upcoming elections. The agenda also includes a request to ratify the 2024-2025 collective bargaining agreement between the City of Stevens Point and the Stevens Point Police Officers Organization.

• Ratification of the 2024-2025 collective bargaining agreement with Stevens Point Police Officers Organization
• Discussion regarding the next meeting date due to the April 2, 2024 election

The Commission ratified the 2024-2025 collective bargaining agreement with the Stevens Point Police Officers Organization. The board also approved February bills and reports from the Police and Fire Chiefs.

• Ratified 2024-2025 collective bargaining agreement with Stevens Point Police Officers Organization (unanimous)
• Approved confirmation of February bills (unanimous)
• Approved February 2024 Fire Chief’s report/EMS report (unanimous)
• Approved February 2024 Police Chief’s report (unanimous)
• Approved February 6, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Business Improvement District Board

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will hear a presentation on the Historical Preservation Plan from Adam Kuhn. The board will also consider approving an event for April 30, 2024, and discussing changes to committee names.

• Presentation on the Historical Preservation Plan by Adam Kuhn
• Approval of an event scheduled for April 30, 2024
• Discussion regarding WEDC Main Street Team hiring technology
• Proposal to change committee names to work groups
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 6 and February 20, 2024

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will review several land use requests, including a rezoning application for Main Street and industrial plan amendments for E M Copps Drive. The meeting also includes requests regarding land acquisition, property sales, and utility easements.

• Rezoning request for 2501 Main Street from R-5 to B-4
• Conceptual plan amendment for 5717 E M Copps Drive
• Site plan review for a building addition at 5717 E M Copps Drive
• Land acceptance of 0.113 acres at 3300 Church Street from Portage County
• Property sale request for 4213 Simonis Street

Canvassing Board

The Canvassing Board will review the municipal election results for Aldermanic District 2 and Aldermanic District 6. The board will correct any errors or irregularities identified during this process.

• Canvass of Aldermanic District 2 results
• Canvass of Aldermanic District 6 results

The board verified voter totals and results for two aldermanic districts. The committee certified which candidates will move forward to the April ballot based on the vote counts.

• Certified District 2 results: Jacqui Guthrie (174 votes) and Craig Tesch (65 votes) move to April ballot
• Certified District 6 results: Dale Steinmetz (177 votes) and Jason Behrendt (97 votes) move to April ballot

Business Improvement District Board

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will hold a facilitated workshop regarding the Four-point Approach and committee structure. The meeting includes a roll call and an opportunity for public comment on non-agenda items.

• Facilitated Workshop on the Four-point Approach and Committee Structure

Personnel Committee

The Redevelopment Authority will hold elections for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The agenda also includes discussions on potential changes to grant programs and updates on various redevelopment projects.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Third Amendment of Development Agreement involving Opera House, LLC
• Potential changes to the Neighbor Helping Neighbor (NHN) Grant Program
• Request to update Housing Modernization Loan Program eligibility criteria
• Updates on Shopko Redevelopment and Edgewater Manor

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a request from Sue McCartney and Leif Olson for an area variance. The proposal involves subdividing the property located at 618 Portage Street.

• Area variance request to subdivide 618 Portage Street (Parcel ID 281240829301415)

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss an intergovernmental agreement for automatic fire aid with the Village of Rudolph and consider a referendum to hire nine additional firefighter/paramedics. The agenda also includes several rezoning requests, park construction contracts, and various ordinance amendments.

• Automatic Aid Fire Services agreement between Stevens Point and Village of Rudolph
• Groholski Park Development: Fahrner Excavating contract up to $200,000
• Groholski Park Development: Northwind Solar contract up to $97,500
• Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant of $34,205.00 for nozzles and hose
• Referendum for nine additional firefighter/paramedic positions

The Common Council granted preliminary approval for a referendum to exceed levy limits to hire nine additional firefighter/paramedics. The council also approved several property rezonings, park development contracts, and a police collective bargaining agreement. A proposal to change a planned roundabout to a signalized intersection was denied.

• Ratified 2024-2025 collective bargaining agreement with Police Officers Organization (10-0)
• Denied change to signalized intersection at Division Street and Fourth Avenue (3-7)
• Approved Groholski Park construction contracts to Fahrner Excavating (max $200,000) and Northwind Solar (max $97,500) (10-0)
• Approved rezoning of 3609 Stanley Street to Commercial District (10-0)
• Approved rezoning of 3324 Jefferson Street to Neighborhood Business District (10-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1665, 1641, and 1649 Main Street to Single- and Two-Family Residence District (10-0)
• Authorized application for Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure and Energy Innovation grants (10-0)
• Approved preliminary referendum to exceed levy limits for nine firefighter/paramedics (10-0)

Board of Water and Sewerage Commissioners

The Board of Water and Sewerage Commissioners will review utility operations and department claims. The agenda includes reports on water supply, sewage treatment, and construction maintenance. Discussion regarding commission compensation is also scheduled.

• Commission Compensation - Joel Lemke
• Water Supply and Distribution Reports
• Sewage Treatment Operations Report
• Construction and Maintenance Report
• Approval of Department Claims

The Board of Water and Sewerage Commissioners approved January 2024 department claims and the January 8, 2024 meeting minutes. It also approved increasing the Commission President's monthly stipend to $966.75 and Commissioners' to $810.26, with an annual cost-of-living adjustment tied to what is approved for all City employees. Reports on water, sewage treatment, and construction were received; no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 8, 2024 meeting minutes (Ayes all, Nays none)
• Approved January department claims as audited and read (Ayes all, Nays none)
• Approved Commission President stipend of $966.75 and Commissioner stipend of $810.26, with annual COLA adjustment per City employee approvals (Ayes all, Nays none)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:20 PM (Ayes all, Nays none)

Airport Commission

The Stevens Point Airport Commission will meet to approve meeting minutes and department claims. The commission will also hear a written or verbal report from Jason Draheim.

• Approval of minutes
• Approval of department claims
• Report from Jason Draheim

The Airport Commission approved the minutes from the January 8, 2024 meeting and the department claims for January. Members discussed the necessity and frequency of fuel farm maintenance, including the replacement of fuel hoses.

• Approved January 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January department claims (unanimous)

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will consider amendments to the city's Pay and Classification Plan. Members will also discuss instructor pay for Fire Union Local 484 and ratify the 2024-2025 police officers' agreement.

• Amendment to Administrative Policy 2.07 Pay and Classification Plan
• Memorandum of Agreement with Fire Union Local 484 regarding Instructor Pay
• Ratification of 2024-2025 collective bargaining agreement with Stevens Point Police Officers Organization

The Stevens Point Personnel Committee unanimously approved an amendment to the city's pay and classification plan. The committee also approved a Memorandum of Agreement with Fire Union Local 484 regarding instructor pay and ratified the 2024-2025 collective bargaining agreement with the Stevens Point Police Officers Organization. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved amendment to Administrative Policy 2.07 Pay and Classification Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Fire Union Local 484 on Instructor Pay (unanimous)
• Ratified 2024-2025 collective bargaining agreement with Stevens Point Police Officers Organization (unanimous)

Public Policy and General Government

The committee will consider several license updates including an agent change for Schierl Sales Corporation and a beer and liquor license for South Point of Stevens Point Inc. Discussion includes a premise extension request for SPAYHA and a street closing request for the Point Bock Run. The meeting also includes proposed amendments to the building code and snow and ice removal ordinances.

• Agent change for Schierl Sales Corporation at 201 W Clark St
• Class B Beer & Liquor License for South Point of Stevens Point Inc. at 3057 Church St
• Premise extension request for SPAYHA at 801 Badger Ave to include a beer garden and grass area
• Street closing request for the Point Bock Run on March 1 and 2, 2024
• Ordinance amendment for Chapter 30, Building Code

The committee approved three liquor license requests and the Point Bock Run event. It also passed amendments to the city's building code and snow and ice removal ordinances.

• Approved change of agent for Schierl Sales Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved 'Class B' Beer & Liquor License for South Point of Stevens Point Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved licensed premise extension for SPAYHA (unanimous)
• Approved Point Bock Run event and street closing for March 1-2, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter 30 Building Code ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Section 16.06 Snow and Ice Removal ordinance amendment (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board will review updates on several street reconstruction projects in the Director's Report. The meeting includes a discussion regarding signal or roundabout options for the Business 51 Reconstruction Project.

• Intersection options (signals or roundabout) at Division Street and Fourth Avenue
• Country Club Drive update
• Division and Church Streets Reconstruction Project
• 2024 Streets Improvement Project (Northside)
• 2024 Streets Improvement Project (Southside)

The Board of Public Works decided to install a signalized intersection rather than a roundabout at Division Street and Fourth Avenue. This decision is part of the Business 51 Reconstruction Project.

• Approved signalized intersection option at Division Street and Fourth Avenue (4-2)

Finance Committee

The committee will discuss funding for Willett Arena repairs and the demolition of the Shopko property. Members will also consider a referendum to increase levy limits for hiring nine additional firefighters. The agenda includes updates on TIF District 14 and energy grants.

• Funding for Willett Arena repairs and stadium project update
• Ehlers Inc. proposal for TIF District 14 creation
• RFP request for demolition of Shopko property at 1200 Main Street
• Referendum to exceed levy limits for nine firefighters/paramedics
• Legal discussion regarding Marshfield Clinic, Inc. tax litigation

The Stevens Point Finance Committee unanimously approved up to $150,000 in additional funding for Willett Arena repairs and authorized professional services for Tax Incremental Financing District 14. The committee also approved a request for proposals to demolish the Shopko property at 1200 Main Street and preliminarily approved a referendum to exceed levy limits to hire nine additional firefighter/paramedics. All listed motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved up to $150,000 for Willett Arena repairs (unanimous)
• Approved Ehlers Inc. services for TIF District 14 (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for Shopko demolition at 1200 Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved acquisition of land portion for Third St. Right of Way (unanimous)
• Authorized application for Energy Innovation Grant (unanimous)
• Preliminarily approved referendum for 9 firefighter/paramedics (unanimous)
• Approved claims paid totaling $10,408,470.91 (unanimous)
• Adjourned into closed session for litigation strategy (4-0)

Park Commission

The Board of Park Commissioners will consider awarding two contracts for the Groholski Park Development Project. The meeting includes a forestry division update and a presentation regarding trees and hardscape surfaces. The board will also receive updates on various park projects, including the Seramur Pavilion and McDill Disc Golf course.

• Contract award to Fahrner Excavating Inc. for Groholski Park construction up to $200,000
• Contract award to Northwind Solar for Groholski Park solar canopy up to $97,500
• Adoption of policy #1.05 regarding gift card sales by the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department
• Update on Pfiffner Pioneer Park contamination in the Cultural Commons area
• Update on McDill Disc Golf course restoration from a dredging project

The Board awarded two construction contracts for the Groholski Park Development Project. The commission also adopted a new policy regarding the sale of gift cards by the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department.

• Awarded Groholski Park General Site and Granite Trail contracts to Fahrner Excavating Inc. for not-to-exceed $200,000 (10-0)
• Awarded Groholski Park Solar Canopy and Electrical contract to Northwind Solar for not-to-exceed $97,500 (10-0)
• Approved policy #1.05 regarding the sale of gift cards (10-0)
• Approved January 3, 2024 meeting minutes (10-0)

Police and Fire Commission

The commission will consider a referendum to add nine firefighter/paramedic positions. The agenda also includes updates on police contract bargaining and the acceptance of a $34,205 grant for fire equipment.

• Referendum for nine additional firefighter/paramedic positions
• $34,205 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant for nozzles and hose
• Agreement with Stevens Point Fire Union Local 484 regarding instructor pay
• Permanent appointments for three firefighter/paramedics and one deputy fire marshal
• Update on police contract bargaining

The Police and Fire Commission recommended that the Fire Chief move forward with a 2024 referendum to add nine firefighter/paramedic positions. The board also approved several probationary personnel promotions and a grant for fire equipment.

• Recommended Fire Chief move forward with 2024 Referendum for 9 additional FF/PM positions (3-1)
• Approved $34,205.00 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant for nozzles and hose
• Approved completion of probation for Firefighter/Paramedics Nathan Mack, Tyler Kruger, and Naomi Hionis
• Approved completion of probation for Deputy Fire Marshal/Emergency Management Coordinator Justin Malin
• Approved memorandum of agreement with Fire Union Local 484 regarding Instructor Pay
• Approved January bills
• Approved January 2024 Police and Fire Chief reports

Business Improvement District Board

The board will review January 2, 2024, meeting minutes and discuss the establishment of 2024 action teams. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding travel authorization for training in Viroqua on March 19, 2024.

• Approval of January 2, 2024, meeting minutes
• Establishment of 2024 Action Teams and Membership
• Travel Authorization for Viroqua Main Street Training on March 19, 2024

Historic Preservation and Design Review Commission

The Historic Preservation and Design Review Commission is scheduled to discuss a request to amend an approved design review for storefront improvements at 1008 Main Street. The meeting also includes staff updates on the Community Preservation Plan, reports from prior sessions, and routine administrative items. No final decisions are recorded in this document; all substantive items are listed for possible action.

• Discussion on amending a design review for storefront restoration at 1008 Main Street (Parcel ID 281240832202920)
• Staff update regarding the Community Preservation Plan
• Reports from September, October, and December 2023 commission meetings

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will consider several property rezoning requests and land use amendments. The agenda also includes proposed changes to the city's zoning ordinance and a request for land acquisition.

• Rezoning of 3609 Stanley Street from R-2 to B-4
• Rezoning of 3324 Jefferson Street from R-2 to B-1
• Land use and rezoning requests for 1665 Main Street
• Rezoning requests for 1641 and 1649 Main Street
• Acquisition of 620 square feet at 1017 Maria Drive

Administrative Appeals Committee

The board will review appeals regarding notice and service charges for property maintenance violations. These appeals involve properties located on College Avenue, Elk Street, Ellis Street, and Fourth Avenue.

• Appeal of notice/service charge: 1932 College Avenue
• Appeal of notice/service charge: 1743 Elk Street
• Appeal of notice/service charge: 1919 Ellis Street
• Appeal of notice/service charge: 1233 Fourth Avenue

The Administrative Appeals Board denied four appeals regarding property maintenance violations. In two cases, the board removed or waived a $25.00 inspection or service fee while maintaining the primary violation charges. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and scheduled the next meeting for March 2024.

• Approved October 18, 2023 minutes with correction (5-0)
• Denied appeal for 1919 Ellis Street; removed $25.00 inspection fee, maintained $66.50 charges (5-0)
• Denied appeal for 1932 College Avenue (5-0)
• Denied appeal for 1743 Elk Street (5-0)
• Denied appeal for 1233 Fourth Avenue; waived $25.00 service charge, maintained $27.32 abatement charge (5-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for March 2024

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several resolutions and ordinance amendments, including changes to aldermanic district boundaries and polling places. The meeting includes a presentation on the Safe Streets and Roads for All county planning grant and discussions regarding public utility maintenance plans.

• Timber sale contract for Yulga Park and West River Park estimated at $11,800
• Zoning designation of 'R-3' Single- and Two-Family Residential for 5595 Regent Street
• Sign variance request for 2940 Church Street
• Ordinance Amendment regarding Aldermanic District Boundaries
• Ordinance Amendment regarding Polling Places

The Common Council approved a full consent agenda covering minutes, committee actions, and financial reports, and passed several resolutions and ordinance amendments. It approved a permanent R-3 zoning designation for 5595 Regent Street and a sign variance at 2940 Church Street, and amended the aldermanic district boundaries and polling places. The council also approved the 2024 capital operations and maintenance plans for Public Utilities and the Airport, and voted to pursue a water service agreement with the Village of Park Ridge and let staff negotiate conditions. One alderman, Shuda, voted no on the Park Ridge measure; all other votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, committee actions, and financial report (11-0)
• Approved starting City Engineer at Step 5 (10-1, Plaisance no)
• Approved R-3 zoning for 5595 Regent Street (11-0)
• Approved sign variance at 2940 Church Street for Valley Communities Credit Union (11-0)
• Approved ordinance amendment on aldermanic district boundaries (11-0)
• Approved ordinance amendment on polling places (11-0)
• Approved 2024 Capital Operations and Maintenance Plan for Public Utilities (11-0)
• Approved 2024 Capital Operations and Maintenance Plan for Airport (11-0)

Common Council

City staff and a consultant will present a conceptual redevelopment plan for the Shopko Block at 1200 Main Street and surrounding properties. The council will discuss how this plan relates to the Downtown Targeted Area Master Plan.

• Conceptual Redevelopment Plan for the Shopko Block (1200 Main Street & Surrounding Properties)

Police and Fire Commission

The commission will discuss an intergovernmental agreement for automatic aid fire services between Stevens Point and the Village of Rudolph. The agenda also includes discussions regarding officer permanent status, new hires, and promotions following a retirement.

• Intergovernmental Agreement for Automatic Aid Fire Services with the Village of Rudolph
• Administrative rule changes regarding Division Chief and Deputy Fire Marshal status
• Permanent status for Officer Jason Dienger and Officer Samuel Hessel
• Promotions due to Lieutenant John Moss' expected retirement on January 31, 2024
• Approval of new officer hires

The Police and Fire Commission approved moving forward with an Intergovernmental Agreement for Automatic Aid Fire Services between the City of Stevens Point and the Village of Rudolph, and approved adding Division Chiefs to Section 3.04 of its administrative rules on compensatory and overtime. The Commission also approved several personnel actions: moving two officers to permanent status, two promotions effective February 1, 2024 pending a lieutenant's retirement, and the hiring of four new officers. An informational presentation on city health insurance was given; no decision was recorded on that item. These minutes are marked unofficial and subject to modification at the February 2024 meeting.

• Approved December 2023 minutes as presented (all ayes)
• Approved confirmation of December 2023 bills (all ayes)
• Approved moving forward with Automatic Aid Fire Services agreement with Village of Rudolph (all ayes)
• Approved adding Division Chiefs to Section 3.04 Compensatory and Overtime rules (all ayes)
• Approved Fire Chief's report and placed on file for January 2024 (all ayes)
• Approved Officer Jason Dienger to permanent status on December 28, 2023 (all ayes)
• Approved Officer Samuel Hessel to permanent status on January 11, 2024 (all ayes)
• Approved promotions of Sgt. Justin Klein to Lieutenant and Lead Officer Austin Lee to Sergeant effective February 1, 2024, pending Lt. John Moss's retirement (all ayes)

Board of Water and Sewerage Commissioners

The Board will review the 2024 Capital Operations and Maintenance Plan and a schedule of pay for utility certifications. The meeting also includes discussion regarding the 2024 Teamsters contract and various departmental reports.

• 2024 Capital Operations and Maintenance Plan
• Schedule of pay for Utility certifications
• 2024 Teamsters Contract
• Water Supply and Distribution Reports
• Sewage Treatment Operations Report

The Board of Water and Sewerage Commissioners approved its December 2023 meeting minutes and the December department claims, both on unanimous votes. It approved the 2024 Capital Operations and Maintenance Plan, which includes a new water tower (Tower 3) for a separate pressure zone on the east side and EV charging infrastructure. The board also approved a schedule of pay for Utility certifications and the 2024 Teamsters contract, both unanimously. Reports noted PFAS was not detected in required testing and that December sewage treatment met permit requirements.

• Approved December 11, 2023 meeting minutes (Ayes all, Nays none)
• Approved December department claims as audited and read (Ayes all, Nays none)
• Approved the 2024 Capital Operations and Maintenance Plan (Ayes all, Nays none)
• Approved the schedule of pay for Utility certifications (Ayes all, Nays none)
• Approved the 2024 Teamsters contract (Ayes all, Nays none)
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:32 P.M. (Ayes all, Nays none)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will discuss and potentially take action on the 2024 Capital Operations & Maintenance Plan. The agenda also includes approval of department claims and a report from Jason Draheim.

• 2024 Capital Operations & Maintenance Plan
• Approval of Department Claims
• Report from Jason Draheim

The commission approved the 2024 Capital Operations and Maintenance Plan, which includes a new mower funded by the City's general fund and a new wind cone. The board also approved December department claims and the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved December 11, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December department claims (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Capital Operations and Maintenance Plan (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider a resolution for a FEMA BRIC grant application to build a joint police and forestry garage. The committee will also enter a closed session to discuss potential development agreements within TIF 10 and TIF 5.

• FEMA BRIC Grant Application for a joint Police and Forestry Garage
• Potential Development Agreement in TIF 10 (PID 281240832202969 and 281240832202950)
• Potential Development Agreement in TIF 5 (PID 281240829140022)
• Approval of claims paid

The Finance Committee approved the payment of over $2 million in claims. The committee also authorized applying for a FEMA BRIC grant to build a joint Police and Forestry Garage. The meeting concluded after a closed session regarding potential development agreements in TIF 5 and TIF 10.

• Approved submittal of FEMA BRIC Grant application for joint Police and Forestry Garage (unanimous)
• Approved claims paid in the amount of $2,034,608.41 (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment into closed session to discuss TIF 5 and TIF 10 development agreements (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will meet to consider a resolution regarding a federal grant. The action involves authorizing the submittal of a FEMA BRIC grant application to fund a joint police and forestry garage.

• Resolution authorizing FEMA BRIC grant application for a joint Police and Forestry Garage

The Common Council approved a resolution to apply for a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) BRIC grant. The funds would be used to build a joint garage for police and forestry services.

• Approved resolution to submit FEMA BRIC grant application for joint police and forestry garage (10-0)

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will discuss and potentially act on several employment matters. This includes reviewing 2024 base wage agreements for Teamsters Local 662 members in Streets, Parks, and Utilities. The committee will also consider a request regarding the City Engineer's starting step.

• 2024 base wage agreement for Teamsters General Union, Local 662- Streets / Parks
• 2024 base wage agreement for Teamsters General Union, Local 662-Utilities, Utility certifications and Stand-by Pay
• Request to start City Engineer at Step 5

The committee approved 2024 base wage agreements for Teamsters Local 662 Streets/Parks and Utilities employees. It also approved starting the City Engineer position at Step 5 without readvertising the role.

• Approved 2024 base wage agreement for Teamsters Local 662- Streets / Parks (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 base wage agreement for Teamsters Local 662-Utilities, Utility certifications and Stand-by Pay (unanimous)
• Approved starting City Engineer at Step 5 (3-1)
• Approved decision to not readvertise City Engineer position at the higher step (3-1)
• Deferred out-of-state police training travel request to the Police and Fire Commission

Park Commission

The Board of Park Commissioners will consider awarding a timber sale contract for Yulga Park and West River Park. The meeting also includes reviews of the Seramur Park restroom shelter design and updates on various park projects.

• Timber sale contract award for Yulga Park and West River Park ($11,800 estimated revenue)
• Tree Care Operations Quote award to The Tree Fella Company
• Design approval for Seramur Park restroom shelter
• Revision of recreation refund policy #1.02
• Updates on Groholski Park and Goerke Park projects

The Board approved contracts for timber sales and tree care operations. The commission also approved a restroom shelter design for Seramur Park and revisions to the recreation refund policy.

• Awarded Yulga Park and West River Park timber sale contract to Weekly Timber & Pulp, Inc for estimated $11,800 (11-0)
• Awarded 2024 Tree Care Operations Quote to The Tree Fella Company (11-0)
• Approved Seramur Park restroom shelter design (11-0)
• Approved revisions to recreation refund policy #1.02 (11-0)
• Approved November 1, 2023 meeting minutes (11-0)

Business Improvement District Board

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will elect new officers for several positions. The board also plans to consider the 2024 Annual Work Plan and a Memorandum of Understanding involving multiple local organizations. Additionally, members will discuss a survey regarding downtown Stevens Point.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer, and Secretary
• Approval of 2024 Annual Work Plan and Memorandum of Understanding
• Discussion on Downtown Stevens Point Survey
• Approval of December 5, 2023 meeting minutes

The Board elected its 2024 officer slate and approved the 2024 Annual workplan and MOU. The Board also authorized moving forward with a downtown survey to be distributed through January.

• Elected Mike Beacom as Chairperson
• Elected Brian Cummins as Vice Chairperson
• Elected Tara Manzke as Treasurer
• Elected Rosalind Kealiher as Secretary
• Approved December 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved 2024 Annual workplan and MOU
• Approved moving forward with downtown survey changes

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will meet to review a zoning change for Regent Street and a sign variance request for Church Street. The meeting also includes a report on the previous December 4, 2023, session.

• Public hearing and action on R-3 Single- and Two-Family Residential rezoning for 5595 Regent Street
• Sign variance request from Danielle Zellner of Valley Communities Credit Union for 2940 Church Street
• Report of the December 4, 2023 meeting