2026-10-13 Tuesday City Council Agenda

CITY OF EAU CLAIRE MISSION STATEMENT IT IS OUR MISSION TO ASSURE THE COMMON GOOD THROUGH SERVICES ESSENTIAL FOR A SAFE, SUSTAINABLE, ENGAGED AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY. EAU CLAIRE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 203 S. FARWELL STREET 4:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL CONSENT AGENDA The following matters may be acted upon by the City Council utilizing a single vote. Individual items, which any member wishes to address in greater detail or as a separate item on the regular agenda, may be removed from the Consent Agenda upon the request of any Council Member. CONSENT RESOLUTION 1. Resolution adopting the Consent Agenda. (Page 9) COMMENDATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS 2. Consideration of Commendations and Proclamations and Recognitions. (Page 10) MINUTES 3. Resolution approving Minutes of Regular Meeting of Tuesday, September 22, 2026. (Page 11) LICENSES 4. Resolution granting new bartender licenses. (Page 15) 5. Resolution granting a Combination Class A Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage license to Wisconsin Makers Market LLC d/b/a Wisconsin Makers Market, 404 S Barstow Street, Duane McElwaine, agent. (Page 16) 6. Resolution granting a Combination Class B Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage license to The Cam LLC, d/b/a Camaraderie Social House, 442 Water Street, Evan Brown, agent. (Page 27) CITY OF EAU CLAIRE MISSION STATEMENT IT IS OUR MISSION TO ASSURE THE COMMON GOOD THROUGH SERVICES ESSENTIAL FOR A SAFE, SUSTAINABLE, ENGAGED AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY. 7. Resolution granting a Class B Fermented Malt Beverage license and Class C Wine license to Cast Iron Pizza LLC, d/b/a Cast Iron Pizza Co, 329 Riverfront Terrance, David Zempel, agent. (Page 33) 8. Resolution granting a Temporary Class B Fermented Malt Beverage license to Chippewa Valley Museum, Carrie Ronnander, 1204 E Half Moon Drive, for the date of October 15, 2026, for the Campfire Stories. (Page 39) 9. Resolution granting a Change of Agent for the Combination Class A Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage license of Kwik Trip Inc. d/b/a Kwik Trip #459, 4395 2232 Otter Road, from Craig Ermatinger to Edward Widiker, be approved. (Page 40) 10. Resolution granting a Change of Agent for the Combination Class A Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage license of Costco. d/b/a Costco, 1420 Black Avenue, from Philip Lomenzo to Jordan Gonzales, be approved. (Page 41) ITEMS FOR PROCUREMENT 11. Resolution awarding a contract for procurement no. 2026-52, Hastings at Eddy & Melby signal improvements. (Page 42) PUBLISH NOTICE OF HEARING OF VACATION OF ALLEY 12. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to publish a notice of public hearing regarding the vacation of the Alley in Block 13 of R.F. Wilson’s Addition to the City of Eau Claire (Parcel No. 09-0268) and referring said matter to the Plan Commission for study and report. • Resolution vacating the Alley in Block 13 of R.F. Wilson’s Addition to the City of Eau Claire (Parcel No. 09-0268). • Lis Pendens on the matter of said vacation of the Alley in Block 13 of R.F. Wilson’s Addition to the City of Eau Claire (Parcel No. 09-0268). (Page 44) CITY OF EAU CLAIRE MISSION STATEMENT IT IS OUR MISSION TO ASSURE THE COMMON GOOD THROUGH SERVICES ESSENTIAL FOR A SAFE, SUSTAINABLE, ENGAGED AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY. PUBLISH NOTICE OF HEARING OF VACATION OF PORTION PINE LODGE RD 13. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to publish a notice of public hearing regarding the vacation of a portion of Pine Lodge Road adjacent to Whitetail Ridge Condominium Plat (Parcel No. 15-3597) and referring said matter to the Plan Commission for study and report. • Resolution vacating a portion of Pine Lodge Road adjacent to Whitetail Ridge Condominium Plat (Parcel No. 15-3597). • Lis Pendens on the matter of said vacation of a portion of Pine Lodge Road adjacent to Whitetail Ridge Condominium Plat (Parcel No. 15-3597). (Page 47) LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH NORTHERN STATES POWER 14. Resolution approving the license agreement between the City of Eau Claire and Northern States Power Company for access to and use of property located near the Jeffers Road electrical substation. (Page 50) CITY OF EAU CLAIRE MISSION STATEMENT IT IS OUR MISSION TO ASSURE THE COMMON GOOD THROUGH SERVICES ESSENTIAL FOR A SAFE, SUSTAINABLE, ENGAGED AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY. BUSINESS AGENDA SUPPORTING EAU CLAIRE CITY ELECTION OFFICIALS 15. Resolution supporting Eau Claire City Election Officials, affirming trust in our election process, and defending a safe and fair election in 2026. (Council Members Serrano & Miller, Page 62) DECI ANNUAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL 16. Resolution accepting the DECI Annual Report to the City Council. (David Solberg, Page 65) VACATE PORTION OF ALLEY ON W GRAND AVE 17. Resolution vacating a portion of the Alley on W. Grand Avenue adjacent to Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Block 9 of Cramer, Smith and Moore’s Addition. (Al Rinka, Page 74) UTILITY EASEMENT 18. Resolution releasing the utility easements on a portion of the Alley on W. Grand Avenue adjacent to Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Block 9 of Cramer, Smith and Moore’s Addition. (Al Rinka, Page 78) AMENDMENTS TO BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAMS 19. Resolution approving amendments to the City of Eau Claire business loan programs, including updated program structure, terms, fees, and administration. (Because this item amends the budget, a 2/3 vote of elected members, or 8 affirmative votes, is required for adoption.) (Kendall Williams, Page 81) SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION WITH MARSHFIELD CLINIC AND MCHS 20. Resolution approving the Settlement of Litigation Concerning Excessive Tax Claims for Marshfield Clinic and MCHS Hospitals, Inc. (Steve Nick, Page 92) CITY OF EAU CLAIRE MISSION STATEMENT IT IS OUR MISSION TO ASSURE THE COMMON GOOD THROUGH SERVICES ESSENTIAL FOR A SAFE, SUSTAINABLE, ENGAGED AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY. ORDINANCES FOR ACTION REZONE 21. Ordinance to rezone two properties from CC-P – Corridor Commercial with a Planned Development Overlay to CC – Corridor Commercial district located at 6375 Sculy Drive and unaddressed lot located at the east corner of the intersection of Sculy Drive and US Highway 53 (Z-1770-26). (Aaron White, Page 111) 22. Ordinance to rezone property from UC – Urban Commercial District & UC-P – Planned Development to CC – Corridor Commercial District located at 575 Cameron St., 619 Cameron St., and 809 Cameron St. (Z-1769-26). (Aaron White, Page 122) ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION WELLHEAD PROTECTION 23. Ordinance amending Chapter 14.10 Entitled “Wellhead Protection” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Eau Claire to Comply with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Rules. (Ben Spanel, Page 132) HOUSE MOVERS 24. Ordinance amending Chapter 5.20 Entitled “House Movers” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Eau Claire To Update Licensing Requirements. (Jenessa Stromberger, Page 135) PAY PLAN AND PRACTICES 25. Ordinance amending the City of Eau Claire Pay Plan and Practices. (Carrie Riepl, Page 137) ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES Announcements and updates by the City Manager and City Council. CITY OF EAU CLAIRE MISSION STATEMENT IT IS OUR MISSION TO ASSURE THE COMMON GOOD THROUGH SERVICES ESSENTIAL FOR A SAFE, SUSTAINABLE, ENGAGED AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY. ADJOURNMENT The next City Council Legislative Meeting is scheduled to be held at 4 p.m. on October 27, 2026. WORK SESSION Following the Legislative session, the Council will convene in the Council Chamber for a work session to discuss the 2027 Proposed Operating Budget. (Kitzie Winters, Page 140) NOTICE TO CITIZENS Due to requirements contained in the Wisconsin Open Meetings Law, only those matters placed on this agenda may be considered by the City Council at this meeting. If any member of the public desires that the City Council consider a matter not included on this agenda, he or she should contact a City Council Member or the City Manager to have the matter considered for placement on a future City Council agenda.