Wausau, WI

Parks & Recreation Committee

Economic Development Committee

The Wausau Economic Development Committee will consider a development agreement with Wangard for the redevelopment of 920 North 1st Street & 15 Fulton (Riverlife South). The body will also discuss a presentation from the Wausau Community Development Authority regarding a potential new public housing development. Additionally, the committee will review survey results from the 1300 Cleveland Avenue engagement meeting and accept a donation of 313 N. 1st Avenue.

• Development Agreement with Wangard for Redevelopment of 920 North 1st Street & 15 Fulton (Riverlife South)
• Presentation on Potential New Public Housing Development by Wausau Community Development Authority
• Accepting Donation of 313 N. 1st Avenue (Wausau Ice & Fuel Company)
• Review of survey results from second 1300 Cleveland Avenue Community Engagement Meeting
• East Thomas Street & McCleary Street RFI Extension

Water Works Commission

Public Health & Safety Committee

The Wausau Public Health & Safety Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss a petition for reconsideration of a rent abatement request for 615 Elm Street. The committee will enter a closed session to deliberate on this specific quasi-judicial matter and may reconvene to take action. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion and possible action on a petition for reconsideration of a Rent Abatement Request for 615 Elm Street
• Closed session to deliberate the 615 Elm Street rent abatement case

Committee of the Whole

Sustainability, Energy & Environment Committee

Board of Public Works

Finance Committee

Common Council

Airport Committee

Building Advisory Board

Infrastructure & Facilities Committee

Human Resources Committee

Plan Commission

Board of Public Works

Board of Public Works

Transit Commission

Public Health & Safety Committee

Finance Committee

Common Council

Board of Public Works

Historic Preservation Commission

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Police & Fire Commission

Sustainability, Energy & Environment Committee

Parks & Recreation Committee

Finance Committee

Finance Committee

The Wausau Finance Committee will meet on October 6, 2026, to discuss and potentially recommend the 2027 City budget. A key part of this action involves setting the 2027 Fee Schedule. The agenda contains no other specific policy items, contracts, or ordinances.

• Recommendation of the 2027 City Budget
• Setting of the 2027 Fee Schedule

Water Works Commission

Economic Development Committee

Citizen Advisory Committee

Finance Committee

Infrastructure & Facilities Committee

Finance Committee

Citizen Advisory Committee

Human Resources Committee

Finance Committee

Common Council

Airport Committee

Transit Commission

Public Health & Safety Committee

Plan Commission

Police & Fire Commission

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Room Tax Commission

Common Council

Finance Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

Parks & Recreation Committee

Economic Development Committee

Water Works Commission

Sustainability, Energy & Environment Committee

Human Resources Committee

Common Council

Finance Committee

Airport Committee

Infrastructure & Facilities Committee

Public Health & Safety Committee

Plan Commission

Plan Commission

Citizen Advisory Committee

Transit Commission

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Police & Fire Commission

Finance Committee

Common Council

Historic Preservation Commission

Economic Development Committee

Water Works Commission

Sustainability, Energy & Environment Committee

Parks & Recreation Committee

Finance Committee

Common Council

Airport Committee

Infrastructure & Facilities Committee

Human Resources Committee

Plan Commission

Transit Commission

Public Health & Safety Committee

Finance Committee

Common Council

Historic Preservation Commission

Police & Fire Commission

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Parks & Recreation Committee

Water Works Commission

Economic Development Committee

Human Resources Committee

Finance Committee

Common Council

Airport Committee

Infrastructure & Facilities Committee

Public Health & Safety Committee

Plan Commission

Transit Commission

Room Tax Commission

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Police & Fire Commission

Finance Committee

Common Council

Historic Preservation Commission

Parks & Recreation Committee

Economic Development Committee

Water Works Commission

Human Resources Committee

Finance Committee

Common Council

Airport Committee

Infrastructure & Facilities Committee

Public Health & Safety Committee

Plan Commission

Transit Commission

Police & Fire Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss possible action on whether to landmark Memorial Bridge. The commission will also discuss the nomination process for landmarking and improvements to its website page. The meeting includes consideration of minutes from two prior meetings.

• Public hearing on potential landmarking of Memorial Bridge
• Discussion and possible action on Memorial Bridge landmarking
• Discussion and possible action on landmarking nomination process
• Discussion on website improvements for the commission page
• Consideration of July 17 and July 22, 2026 meeting minutes

Business Improvement District Board

The Business Improvement District Board will consider approving the 2027 budget and work plans, following a review. The board will also hear the Executive Director's report. This is a regular meeting with discussion and possible action on the budget.

• Review of 2027 budget and work plans
• Approval of 2027 Budget
• Executive Director's Report

Historic Preservation Commission

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider minutes, discuss and possibly act on a recommendation for a sanitary sewer capacity assessment and flow monitoring study, approve pay estimates for lead service line replacement and the Stark Street construction project, and consider a concrete license for Antler Concrete LLC.

• Recommendation for Sanitary Sewer Capacity Assessment & Flow Monitoring Study
• Pay Estimate #33 with Community Infrastructure Partners for lead service line replacement
• Pay Estimate #5 for 2026 Street Construction Project 'A' - Stark Street with Switlick & Sons, Inc.
• Portland Cement Concrete License for Antler Concrete LLC

Community Development Authority

The Wausau Community Development Authority board will consider three resolutions amending its bylaws and establishing finance and redevelopment committees, and will discuss options for concrete facade repair work at Riverview Towers. The board will also receive updates on occupancy, the 405 S 8th Avenue project, the public housing repositioning plan, and staffing.

• Resolution #26-007 amending CDA bylaws
• Resolution #26-008 on CDA Finance Committee
• Resolution #26-009 on CDA Redevelopment Committee
• Riverview Towers LLC concrete facade repair scope options
• Update on Funktion Design Studio change order #4 for 405 S 8th Avenue

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly approve several personnel and financial items, including creating a Planning Intern position, reclassifying a Human Resources Specialist to Generalist, setting 2026 budget calendar dates, and approving a Tax Increment Revenue Bond for Foundry on 3rd. The agenda also includes discussions on funding for private lead service line replacement, valuation presentations, a promissory note sale, and 2025 financial results.

• Approval of creating a Planning Intern position
• Reclassification of Human Resources Specialist to Human Resources Generalist
• Establishing 2026 Budget Calendar Dates
• Approval of Foundry on 3rd Tax Increment Revenue Bond
• Discussion on options to pay for private lead service line replacement not covered by grants

Police & Fire Commission

The Wausau Police & Fire Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings, hear public comment, and receive monthly operations updates from the Fire and Police Departments. The Fire Department will present its Quarter 2 report, and the Police Department will present its Annual Report. No major decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from July 27, June 22 (correction), and August 3 meetings
• Monthly Fire Department Operations Update with Quarter 2 Report
• Monthly Police Department Operations Update with Annual Report
• Public comment period per Wisconsin State Statutes

Rules Review Committee

The Rules Review Committee will hold a regular meeting with public comment and discussion on possible language and an ordinance regarding how all committee personnel are selected. No final action is guaranteed; the item is listed for discussion and possible action.

• Discussion and possible action on language and ordinance for committee personnel selection

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee will consider approving a painted curb extension project proposed by the Wausau River District, and will also receive updates on city projects including River Edge Parkway and a bikeshare station relocation. The meeting includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and discussion of future agenda items.

• Approving July 27, 2026 meeting minutes
• Painted curb extension project by Wausau River District
• River Edge Parkway OCR petition update
• Bikeshare station relocation update

Transit Commission

The Wausau Transit Commission's regular meeting on August 20, 2026, is scheduled but the director's report indicates the meeting was canceled due to lack of agenda items. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, public comment, minutes approval, and adjournment, but no substantive business is listed.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items

Common Council

The Wausau Common Council is holding a special meeting to consider several financial and development items, including issuing up to $6.8 million in bonds and notes, approving a budget amendment for a public safety building feasibility study, and authorizing a brownfield grant for a former MBX property. The council will also hold a closed session to discuss the redevelopment of the former UWSP-Wausau campus. Several items are on the consent agenda, including public hearings for vacating alleys and streets.

• Authorizing up to $3,469,102 in Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026
• Authorizing up to $3,331,289 in Taxable General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026B
• Budget amendment for UW-Stevens Point at Wausau campus conversion to Police/Fire facility expansion feasibility study
• Approving WEDC Brownfield Grant for city-owned property at 207 N. 1st Ave (Former MBX)
• Closed session to discuss RFP for redevelopment of former UWSP-Wausau campus (518 S 7th Ave)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review meeting minutes and discuss several public works items, including opening a request for professional engineering services for a sanitary sewer capacity assessment and flow monitoring study, approving pay estimates for lead service line replacement and outreach grant work, and considering a change order and pay estimate for the Washington Street retaining wall project. No final decisions are listed; items are marked for discussion and possible action.

• Open Request for Professional Engineering Services - Sanitary Sewer Capacity Assessment & Flow Monitoring Study
• Pay Estimate #32 with Community Infrastructure Partners for lead service line replacement
• Pay Estimate with Community Infrastructure Partners for Outreach Grant Program (July work)
• Washington Street Retaining Wall: Change Order #1 with Janke General Contractors
• Washington Street Retaining Wall: Pay Estimate #3 with Janke General Contractors

The Board of Public Works approved three pay estimates and one change order, including a $1,349,998.30 payment for lead service line replacement work. They also discussed proposals for a sanitary sewer capacity study but took no action, deferring to staff for a recommendation.

• Approved August 12, 2026 minutes (2-0)
• Approved Pay Estimate #32 for lead service lines, $1,349,998.30 (3-0)
• Approved Outreach Grant Program pay estimate, $24,411.14 (3-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Washington Street Retaining Wall, $2,917.89 (3-0)
• Approved Pay Estimate #3 for Washington Street Retaining Wall, $72,187.25 (3-0)

Plan Commission

The Wausau Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and consider several zoning and development items, including a rezoning request on S. 2nd Avenue, a conditional use permit for an assisted living facility on McIndoe Street, and a preliminary discussion on data center code amendments. The commission will also review a transportation project plat for STH 52/E. Wausau Avenue and a blade sign request.

• Rezoning 117 and 121 S. 2nd Avenue from Urban Mixed-Use to Neighborhood Mixed-Use (Christine Pierce dba Zuivelfabriek LLC)
• Conditional Use Permit for assisted living facility at 151 McIndoe Street (Beacon Resources, LLC)
• Conditional Use Permit for multiple accessory buildings at 1509 E. Wausau Avenue
• Blade sign at 525 N. 3rd Street (Finishing Touch Signs, LLC)
• Preliminary code amendment discussion on data centers

Liquor License Review Subcommittee

The Liquor License Review Subcommittee is meeting to review a single application for a new Class B Beer & Liquor Reserve License. The applicant is Camp 51 Cantina LLC, owned by Luis Cortes, for a new establishment at 1110 W. Campus Drive. The subcommittee will discuss the application and may make a recommendation, though no decision is recorded in the agenda.

• Review of Class B Beer & Liquor Reserve License application for Camp 51 Cantina, 1110 W. Campus Drive
• Applicant: Camp 51 Cantina LLC, owner Luis Cortes

Public Health & Safety Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee will consider several license applications, including a transfer of the Class B beer and liquor license for Venado Wine Bar from 209 Grant Street to 303 N. 3rd Street. The committee will also discuss repealing and recreating Chapter 9.28 on abatement of nuisances, review quarterly police and fire reports, and hold a hearing on a rent abatement request for 615 Elm Street. The meeting includes a closed session to deliberate on the rent abatement case.

• Alcohol Beverage License Transfer for Venado Wine Bar to 303 N. 3rd Street (Onora Hotels LLC, Juan Antonio Casarrubias, Lesli Iverson)
• Repealing and recreating Chapter 9.28 Abatement of Nuisances
• Rent Abatement Request for 615 Elm Street (Heather Fletcher, tenant; Better Tomorrow Investments/ABC Rental, landlord)
• Wausau Police Department Quarter 2 2026 Report
• Wausau Fire Department Quarter 2 2026 Report

Municipal Board of Canvassers

The Municipal Board of Canvassers will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on reviewing materials from each reporting unit. The agenda includes only this item, followed by adjournment, so the meeting is largely procedural.

• Review of materials from each reporting unit

Infrastructure & Facilities Committee

The Infrastructure & Facilities Committee will discuss and possibly vote on several items, including parking restrictions on Greenfield Avenue, multiple easements for utilities and private companies, and a series of state-funded transportation projects along BUS 51 / Marathon County. The committee will also consider amending city codes on mowing and rules of the road, approving a pedestrian crossing beacon, and authorizing sign-related agreements.

• Parking restrictions on Greenfield Ave from Fernwood Dr to Summit Dr
• Easement with Wisconsin Public Service for underground utilities at 1603 Marten Street
• BUS 51 / Marathon transportation project plat and financial agreements for Grand Ave from Lakeview Dr to Kent St
• Approving Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon at Thomas Street and River Drive pedestrian crossing
• Non-binding letter of intent for perpetual easement for advertising signs at 1514 N. 3rd Street

Sustainability, Energy & Environment Committee

The Sustainability, Energy & Environment Committee will consider approving the Existing Conditions, Demographics, and Energy Use sections of the City of Wausau Climate Action Work Plan, as well as a Community Sustainability Survey and a Business Sustainability Survey with their dissemination plans and timelines. The committee will also discuss the Transportation and Waste sections of the plan, an August Common Council presentation, and Earth Week initiatives. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Approving Existing Conditions, Demographics, Energy Use Citywide Sections of the Climate Action Work Plan
• Approving Community Sustainability Survey and dissemination plan and timeline
• Approving Business Sustainability Survey and dissemination plan and timeline
• Discussion of Transportation and Waste Citywide Sections of the Climate Action Work Plan
• Discussion of Earth Week initiatives

Airport Committee

Building Advisory Board

The Building Advisory Board will hold a public hearing and consider an appeal by Cherise Pfeifer and Robert Tatro for approval of a 1,200 square foot detached garage at 916 Jackson Street. The board may take action on the request after the hearing.

• Public hearing on appeal for detached garage at 916 Jackson St
• Discussion and possible action on the garage proposal

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on issuing up to $3.47M in water system revenue bonds and up to $3.33M in general obligation promissory notes, and consider a budget amendment for a feasibility study on converting the UW-Stevens Point at Wausau campus into a public safety building. The agenda also includes resolutions to vacate two alleys, approve a brownfield grant for a former MBX site, and discuss a legal settlement and redevelopment proposals in closed session.

• Resolution 26-0808: Authorizing up to $3,469,102 in Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026.
• Resolution 26-0809: Authorizing up to $3,331,289 in Taxable General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026B.
• Resolution 26-0806: Budget amendment for UW-Stevens Point at Wausau campus conversion to public safety building feasibility study.
• Resolution 26-0805: Approving a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Brownfield Grant for city-owned property at 207 N. 1st Ave (former MBX).
• Closed session to discuss litigation (Case No. 24CV40) and redevelopment proposals for the former UWSP-Wausau campus (518 S 7th Ave).

Finance Committee

The Wausau Finance Committee will consider authorizing the sale of up to $3,469,102 in Water System Revenue Bonds and up to $3,331,289 in taxable General Obligation Promissory Notes, along with related financial assistance agreements. The committee will also discuss and possibly approve contracts for insurance consulting, a stacking conveyor, and a Jet A refueler. Public comment is invited on these agenda items.

• Authorize up to $3,469,102 Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026
• Authorize up to $3,331,289 taxable General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026b
• Engage Gander Consulting Group for 2027 insurance renewal consulting
• Sole source purchase of stacking conveyor from Kafka Conveyors & Equipment, Inc.
• Sole source purchase of Jet A Refueler from Wheels (Phillips 66) for airport

Water Works Commission

The Wausau Water Works Commission will consider approving a project for a PFAS process waste tank and chemical room. The agenda also includes a presentation on a corrosion control treatment study and updates on a headworks screening and lift station project.

• Approval of PFAS Process Waste Tank and Chemical Room Project
• Presentation of Corrosion Control Treatment Study by CDM Smith
• Update on Headworks Screening and Cherry Street Lift Station Project
• Discussion of fluoride reduction due to global supply disruptions

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority Finance Committee will meet to review CDA accounts and capital funds, discuss the 2026 second quarter financials, and evaluate a salary allocation tool. They will also consider a bank account for a property at 405 S 8th Avenue.

• Review of CDA accounts and capital funds
• Presentation and review of 2026 second quarter financials
• Discussion on bank account for 405 S 8th Avenue, Wausau, WI

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider minutes, discuss pay estimates for the 2026 Asphalt Paving Project and the 2026 Downtown Utility Project, and review a Portland Cement Concrete License for Ross Construction LLC. The board will also enter closed session to deliberate on claims, then reconvene to possibly act on those items.

• 2026 Asphalt Paving Project 'A': RC Pavers, LLC, Pay Estimate #3
• 2026 Downtown Utility Project: Haas Sons, Inc., Pay Estimate #3
• Portland Cement Concrete License: Ross Construction LLC
• Closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(g) for claims deliberation

The Board of Public Works approved two pay estimates totaling $459,216.19 for the 2026 Asphalt Paving Project and the 2026 Downtown Utility Project, and approved a Portland Cement Concrete License for Ross Construction LLC. The board also denied a claim by Thomas P. Miller for $1,519.93 after reconvening from closed session. All votes were 2-0.

• Approved Pay Estimate #3 for 2026 Asphalt Paving Project 'A' to RC Pavers, LLC in amount of $322,718.16 (2-0)
• Approved Pay Estimate #3 for 2026 Downtown Utility Project to Haas Sons, Inc. in amount of $136,498.03 (2-0)
• Approved Portland Cement Concrete License for Ross Construction LLC (2-0)
• Denied claim of Thomas P. Miller in amount of $1,519.93 (2-0)

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee will consider three action items: reclassifying a Human Resources Specialist to a Generalist, creating a new Planning Intern position, and approving organizational structure changes and succession planning for the Department of Public Works and Utilities. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Reclassification of Human Resources Specialist to Human Resources Generalist
• Creation of a Planning Intern Position
• Organizational Structure Changes & Succession Planning for Department of Public Works and Utilities

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review and act on bids and contractor payments for several 2026 infrastructure projects, including parking lot construction, street repairs, and wastewater facility upgrades. The meeting will also consider minutes from the previous session.

• Open bids and recommend contractor for 2026 Riverfront Parking Lot Project
• Approve Switlick & Sons, Inc. Change Order #3 and Pay Estimate #4 for Stark Street construction
• Approve Zilisch Asphalt LLC Pay Estimate #4 for 2026 Asphalt Patching Project
• Approve final payment to Pember Companies, Inc. for 2025 Slip Line Repair Project
• Approve Pay Estimate #31 with Community Infrastructure Partners for lead service line replacements

The Board of Public Works awarded the base bid for the 2026 Riverfront Parking Lot Project to PGA, Inc. for $549,751.75, with the alternate (expanding from 120 to 150 stalls) contingent on City Council approval. The board also approved several change orders, pay estimates, and a license, including a change order for Stark Street due to bad soils, and pay estimates for various projects.

• Approved July 28, 2026 minutes (3-0).
• Awarded base bid for Riverfront Parking Lot to PGA, Inc. ($549,751.75), alternate contingent on Council approval (3-0).
• Approved Change Order #3 for Stark Street project ($8,755.50) (3-0).
• Approved Pay Estimate #4 for Stark Street project ($396,241.78) (3-0).
• Approved Pay Estimate #4 for Asphalt Patching project ($21,254.09) (3-0).
• Approved final payment for Slip Line Repair project ($198,082.27) (3-0).
• Approved Pay Estimate #16 for Wastewater Treatment Facility ($36,911.70) (3-0).
• Approved Pay Estimate #31 for lead service line replacement ($534,519.00) and Bituminous Concrete Paving License for Blackline Asphalt, Inc. (3-0).

Economic Development Committee

The Wausau Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss survey results from a community engagement meeting, accept a property donation, and consider an RFI extension for East Thomas and McCleary Streets. They will also review proposed changes to their meeting time.

• Review and approval of survey results from 1300 Cleveland Avenue community engagement meeting
• Accepting donation of 313 N. 1st Avenue (Wausau Ice & Fuel Company property)
• Extension of East Thomas Street & McCleary Street RFI
• Proposed time change for Economic Development Committee meetings

Police & Fire Commission

The Police & Fire Commission will meet to interview three candidates for Police Officer positions with the Wausau Police Department. This will occur during a closed session, followed by a potential action in open session.

• Interviews for 3 Police Officer candidates

The Police & Fire Commission held a special meeting and voted 3-0 to promote Jerrod Christensen to Lieutenant with the Wausau Fire Department. The promotion was decided after a closed session to interview the candidate. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Promoted Jerrod Christensen to Lieutenant with the Wausau Fire Department (3-0)

Parks & Recreation Committee