Chippewa Falls meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Senior living complex approved; Park Board advances repairs

The Plan Commission on Aug. 10 unanimously approved a planned development permit for a 186-unit senior living complex on 13.32 acres south of Chippewa Crossing. The commission also approved an amendment to the Willow Creek development and recommended a survey map for council approval. The Park Board on Aug. 11 recommended accepting one of the top five bids for Allen Park improvements and advanced several repair projects.

Senior living complex approved

The Plan Commission approved Resolution No. 2026-05, a planned development conditional use permit for the senior living complex. Conditions include no on-street parking, a fire hydrant within 100 feet of the connection, hydrants every 300 feet, and a garden instead of a pickleball court. The commission also unanimously approved Resolution No. 2026-06, amending the Willow Creek PDCUP to alter lot lines, setbacks, and easements of two lots. It recommended the Common Council approve the Summit Ridge Phase I Certified Survey Map. All votes were unanimous.

Park Board recommends bids, approves repairs

The Park Board recommended accepting one of the top five bids for the Allen Park request for proposals, with preference toward a local connection. The board reviewed seven bids ranging from $81,549 to $640,510. It approved moving forward with Fisher Bros. for bandshell repairs using Thorpe funds, approved Christmas Village repairs by Roshell for $7,500, and approved claims totaling $514,848.27. The board discussed but did not decide on demolition of the Casper Park House.

Other recent meetings

Several committees met with agendas but no published decisions.

• Committee #4 (Aug. 14) discussed capital planning, options for the Casper Park Maintenance Building, a possible storage building in Irvine Park, and a draft Fire Department Training Room Rental Agreement with fees of $40 per hour and a $100 deposit.
• The Board of Canvass met Aug. 17 to process provisional ballots and certify the Aug. 11 primary results.
• The Common Council met Aug. 18 with a public hearing on rezoning 13.32 acres from C-2 to R-3A for the senior living complex, an ordinance on fire services, a resolution to combine wards for the Nov. 3 election, street use permits, and a contract with ISG for a full facility assessment.
• Committee #1 (Aug. 18) discussed funding for bollard repairs (quote under $3,000), an agreement with SEH for wellhead protection groundwater review, additional Office 365 costs of $901.96, and a laptop for the HR Generalist.
• Committee #2 (Aug. 18) discussed the SEH contract, a draft code of conduct for board and committee members, and city tree care duties under Section 8.13.

Coming up

The Board of Public Works will meet Aug. 24 to consider awarding a $2,095,928.61 contract to Haas Sons, Inc. for the Duncan Creek Sanitary Inverted Siphons Improvements project. The board will also review a request to move the city boundary on South Avenue to give the city full right-of-way.

Chippewa Falls council takes up rezoning, alley paving; committees review repairs

The Chippewa Falls Common Council on Aug. 4 held first readings of two ordinances, including a rezoning of 13.32 acres south of Chippewa Crossing that could accommodate a proposed 186-unit senior living complex. No final decisions were made at the meeting, which was one of three city meetings that week that were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published.

City Council

The council considered Ordinance #2026-11, which would rezone a 13.32-acre parcel (Parcel #22908-0932-75713002) from C-2 General Commercial to R-3A Multiple-Family Residence District. The parcel is south of Chippewa Crossing. The council also held a first reading of Ordinance #2026-12, which would amend Chapter 5 (Fire and Emergency Services) of the municipal code.

Two resolutions were on the agenda to pave alleys in the Mansfield Addition and levy special charges. Resolution #2026-20 covers the alley through Block 13, bounded by Huron and Eagle Streets. Resolution #2026-21 covers the alley through Block 25, bounded by State Avenue and Poplar Street.

The council also considered a temporary Class B beer license for the Holy Ghost Parish picnic on Sept. 13 and a street use permit for a Mad Rab, LLC wedding reception on Aug. 22 with a temporary premises extension. A closed session was scheduled to discuss EMS per capita rates.

Committee meetings

Two committees met Aug. 4, both with agenda-only items.

The Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee discussed a variance request from On the Rocks, 1 E Canal Street, to allow amplified sound in its beer garden on Sept. 3 from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. The police department has no objection, noting this is the third consecutive year for the request with no prior issues. The committee may make a recommendation to the council.

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee reviewed funding for a damaged sidewalk repair on Irvine Park Drive, bollard installation along northbound STH 124 near the Chamber Building parking lot, Office 365 licensing costs, and updates to the city's municipal fee schedules (Chapter 25.15 of the code). No decisions were scheduled.

Coming up

The Plan Commission will meet Aug. 10 at a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for the Frisbie Senior Living Development, a 186-unit complex on 13.32 acres with an estimated $47 million build-out. The commission will also consider an amendment to the Willow Creek Planned Development (lot line and setback changes) and review the Summit Ridge Phase I Certified Survey Map.

The Park Board will meet Aug. 11 to discuss Allen Park RFP bids, Bandshell repairs, demolition of the Casper Park House, Christmas Village repairs, and new tables for the Activity Building. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

Plan Commission recommends rezoning 13.32-acre parcel to R3-A; Board of Public Works advances alley repaving and easement lease

The Chippewa Falls Plan Commission recommended rezoning a 13.32-acre parcel from C-2 General Commercial to R3-A Multiple-Family Residence, while the Board of Public Works advanced two alley repaving petitions and a $1,260 easement lease — both actions heading to the Common Council for final approval.

Plan Commission — July 13

The commission approved minutes from its June 8, 2026 meeting and took several votes, all carrying with all present voting aye.

The commission recommended the Common Council rezone the 13.32-acre parcel from C-2 to R3-A and hold a public hearing on the change. It also recommended the council approve a Certified Survey Map for the same parcel and approve the Wissota Lane Extraterritorial Plat in the Town of Lafayette.

Other actions:

• Recommended amending Planned Development Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-105 and holding a public hearing for Willow Creek Lots 1-2.
• Approved a Certified Survey Map contingent on County Surveyor review and sidewalk/setback changes.
• Recommended a public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit for a 186-unit senior living facility.

Board of Public Works — July 13

The board approved minutes of its June 22, 2026 meeting and voted on several items, all passing with all present voting aye.

The board recommended the Common Council approve petitions to repave alleys in Block 25 (Poplar Street) and Block 13 of the Mansfield Addition, and to begin engineering design for both projects.

The board also agreed to tighten lease language for a 40 ft × 120 ft easement, verify details with Xcel, and recommend council approval of a $1,260 lease.

Committee #4 — July 6 (agenda only, minutes not yet published)

The Recycling, Computerization, Buildings & Intergovernmental Services Committee was scheduled to discuss the City's Capital Improvement Planning process, including a presentation from ISG Facility Design Services on facility assessments. The agenda also listed a building usage policy and rental agreement for the Fire Department, with proposed rental fees of $50 for residents, $150 for non-residents, and a $150 deposit. Discussion of the Casper Park Maintenance Building and a recent RFP for engineering and design services was also listed. Minutes have not yet been published.

City Council — July 7 (agenda only, minutes not yet published)

The council was scheduled to hold a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance #2026-09, rezoning parcel #22908-31 14-753690001 at 1st Avenue and State Avenue from R-1B Single-Family to R-2 Two-Family Residential. The agenda also included first reading of Ordinance #2026-10, which would repeal and recreate §9.125 regarding convicted child and violent sex offender restrictions; Resolution #2026-17 to combine wards for the August 11, 2026 partisan primary; consideration of $7,586.50 for fire department keypad replacement from unspent wages; and discussion of a Public Infrastructure Development Agreement with CDPG Developers for Summit Ridge Phase I. Minutes have not yet been published.

Committee #1 — July 7 (agenda only, minutes not yet published)

The Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee was scheduled to discuss possible funding recommendations for three projects: Rhyme Printing proposed additions, Police Department building water damage repairs, and a Wastewater Treatment Plant Influent Pump repair. No final decisions were scheduled; the committee was to provide possible recommendations to the full City Council. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

The Common Council meets July 21 to consider Ordinance #2026-10 on convicted child and violent sex offender restrictions, temporary Class "B" beer license applications for the Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association (Fairest Gala and Oktoberfest) and St. Charles Borromeo Parish festival, and a street-use permit for the Oktoberfest Royalty Procession on the northbound lane of Hwy 124 from Leinenkugel's to Edward Street. The council will also review the rezoning request for the 13.32-acre parcel south of Chippewa Crossing, repair contracts totaling $34,900 ($9,900 for police department building caulking and $25,000 for an influent pump repair), and discussion of the possible sale of City-owned land (Parcel #22809-1422-71486001).

Chippewa Falls Council declines City Administrator candidates; committee advances sex offender code revisions

The Chippewa Falls Common Council voted not to extend a job offer to either of two City Administrator candidates interviewed in a June 29 special meeting, directing the search firm to keep looking. The decision leaves the city's top administrative post still unfilled as summer continues.

City Administrator search continues

During a special meeting on June 29, 2026, the Common Council entered closed session to interview candidates Stelzner and Gabrielatos for the City Administrator position. Upon returning to open session, the Council voted not to extend an offer to either candidate and instructed Public Administration Associates (PAA) to continue the search. The meeting adjourned at 3:52 p.m.

Committee advances sex offender code revisions, medical transport agreements

On June 30, the Transportation, Construction, Public Safety & Traffic Committee (Committee #3) voted unanimously on several recommendations to the full Council:

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

Police & Fire Commission holds Fire Department interviews

The Police and Fire Commission met June 29 in closed session to conduct Fire Department interviews at 5:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The commission could return to open session for possible action on those interviews. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet available.

Committee #4 to review capital improvement planning

On July 6, the Recycling, Computerization, Buildings & Intergovernmental Services Committee was scheduled to hear a presentation from ISG Facility Design Services on facility assessment for capital improvement planning. The agenda also included discussion of a building usage policy and rental agreement for the Fire Department, with proposed rental fees of $50 for residents, $150 for non-residents, and a $150 deposit. The committee also planned to discuss the Casper Park Maintenance Building and a recent RFP for engineering and design services. Minutes have not yet been published.

Council sets public hearing on zoning change

The Common Council's July 7 meeting agenda included a public hearing on Ordinance #2026-09, which would rezone parcel #22908-31 14-753690001 at 1st Avenue and State Avenue from R-1B Single-Family to R-2 Two-Family Residential. Also on the agenda: first reading of Ordinance #2026-10 repealing and recreating §9.125 (Convicted Child and Violent Sex Offenders Restricted); Resolution #2026-17 to combine wards for the August 11, 2026 partisan primary; consideration of $7,586.50 for fire department keypad replacement from unspent wages; and discussion of a Public Infrastructure Development Agreement with CDPG Developers for Summit Ridge Phase I. Minutes have not yet been published.

Committee #1 reviews funding for three city projects

Also on July 7, the Revenues, Disbursements, Water & Wastewater Committee was scheduled to discuss possible funding recommendations for Rhyme Printing proposed additions, Police Department building water damage repairs, and a Wastewater Treatment Plant influent pump repair. No final decisions were scheduled; the committee was expected to provide possible recommendations to the full Council. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

• **July 13 — Board of Public Works:** Reviews two petitions to pave alleys in Mansfield's Addition (Block 25 and Block 13) and a request from HPE for an electrical underground distribution easement.
• **July 13 — Plan Commission:** Reviews multiple development proposals, including alterations to the Willow Creek Planned Development Conditional Use Permit, a residential development near Lakeland College by Jake Nagel, the Frisbie Development Planned Development Conditional Use Permit and rezone petition, and a Wangard/Frisbie two-lot CSM on the south side of Chippewa Crossing.