September 8, 2026, 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, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 203 S. FARWELL STREET 4:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL PUBLIC HEARINGS COUNTY LINE ROAD 1. Public hearing on an Ordinance to amend the Comprehensive Plan for properties from industrial land use to low density housing, medium & high-density housing located at 2209 County Line Road (Z-1765-26). (Aaron White & Ned Noel, Page 9) 2. Public hearing on an Ordinance to rezone properties from NR-P and NR to NR, MR and P- Public located at 2209 County Line Road (Z-1766-26). (Aaron White & Ned Noel Page 18) REZONING MUSIC ROAD 3. Public hearing on an Ordinance to rezone property from LI-P to CC on Music Road (Z-1768- 26). (Aaron White & Ned Noel, Page 25) PUBLIC DISCUSSION EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT 4. Public discussion on a resolution accepting and appropriating an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) formula program funds from the US Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. (Because this item amends the budget, a 2/3 vote, or 8 affirmative votes, is needed for passage.) (Derek Thomas, Page 36) GRANTING EXCESS LAND 5. Public discussion on resolutions granting excess land of parcels 221040367 (Park Ridge Dr), 21160477 (Lawrence St), and 22160368 (E. Riverview Dr). (Billie Hufford, Page 63) 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. AMENDING CHAPTER 10.09 “MOTOR SCOOTERS” 6. Public discussion on ordinance Amending Chapter 10.09 Entitled “Motor Scooters” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Eau Claire to Update Electric Scooter Regulations. (Janessa Stromberger, Page 104) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD The City Council desires to hear the viewpoints of residents of the City of Eau Claire on ideas or concerns of citywide application. The Public Comment Period will be for up to 20 minutes (eligible to be extended by 2/3 vote of the City Council members present). Each speaker shall be permitted no more than 3 minutes to speak and shall speak only once per session. Comments shall not be made on noticed agenda items earlier in the meeting. 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 7. Resolution adopting the Consent Agenda. (Page 109) COMMENDATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS 8. Consideration of Commendations and Proclamations and Recognitions. (Page 110) MINUTES 9. Resolution approving Minutes of Regular Meeting of Tuesday, August 25, 2026. (Page 111) LICENSES 10. Resolution granting new bartender licenses. (Page 116) 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. 11. 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 #573, 4395 North Town Hall Road from Rachel Zopfi to Craig Ermatinger, be approved. (Page 117) SPECIAL EVENTS 12. Resolution authorizing the Ski Sprites to host the Ski Sprites Haunted House on various dates from October 16 through October 31, 2026 and to close City streets for guest safety. (Page 118) 13. Resolution authorizing Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. to host Downtown Trick or Treating on Sunday, October 31, 2026 along Barstow Street. (Page 127) 14. Resolution authorizing Festival Foods to conduct the Festival Foods Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 26, 2026 in downtown Eau Claire and along City streets, trails, and sidewalks. (Page 137) USE OF GIBSON STREET FOR FALL FEST 15. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. and Crane Club LLC d/b/a The Fire House for Use of the Portion of Gibson Street Between Graham Avenue and Barstow Street and to Permit Consumption of Alcohol in the Right of Way for Fall Fest. (Page 146) PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENTS 16. Resolution accepting permanent utility easements from Helen Park, LLC and Peter Park, LLC. (Within Parcel Nos. 15-3072 & 15-3105) (Page 154) 17. Resolution accepting permanent utility easements from Wurzer Builders, Inc. (Within Parcel Nos. 15-7243 through 15-7294) (Page 161) UPDATES TO TRAFFIC STATUTES 18. Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.04 Entitled “State Statutes Adopted” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Eau Claire to Include Updates to Traffic Statutes. (Page 166) 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 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT 19. Resolution accepting and appropriating Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) formula program funds from the US Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. (Because this item amends the budget, a 2/3 vote, or 8 affirmative votes, is needed for passage.) (Derek Thomas, Page 168) BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS 20. Resolution approving appointments and reappointments to various Boards, Committees, and Commissions. (Council Member Brewster, Page 195) GRANTING EXCESS LAND 21. Resolution Granting Excess Land of Parcel 221040367 (Park Ridge Dr). (Billie Hufford, Page 197) 22. Resolution Granting Excess Land of Parcel 21160477 (Lawrence St). (Billie Hufford, Page 199) 23. Resolution Granting Excess Land of Parcel 22160368 (E. Riverview Dr). (Billie Hufford, Page 201) ORDINANCES FOR ACTION COUNTY LINE ROAD 24. Ordinance to amend the Comprehensive Plan for properties from industrial land use to low density housing, medium & high-density housing located at 2209 County Line Road (Z-1765-26). (Aaron White & Ned Noel, Page 204) 25. Ordinance to rezone properties from NR-P and NR to NR, MR and P-Public located at 2209 County Line Road (Z-1766-26). (Aaron White, Page 213) 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. REZONING MUSIC ROAD 26. Ordinance to rezone property from LI-P to CC located on Music Road (Z-1768-26). (Aaron White, Page 220) AMENDING CHAPTER 10.09 “MOTOR SCOOTERS” 27. Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.09 Entitled “Motor Scooters” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Eau Claire to Update Electric Scooter Regulations. (Jenessa Stromberger, Page 230) ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 28. Ordinance Amending Table IX and Chapter 9.59 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Eau Claire with respect to Paid Parking for Special Events. (Council Members Brewster & Johnson, Page 235) ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES Announcements and updates by the City Manager and City Council. CLOSED SESSION Upon a motion duly made and carried, the City Council may go into closed session to conduct the three-month performance check-in and establish performance objectives of the City Manager, an employee over whom the City Council exercises responsibility, which is permitted in closed session pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(c) of the Wisconsin Statutes. (Carrie Riepl, Page 238) ADJOURNMENT The next City Council Legislative Meeting is scheduled to be held at 4 p.m. on September 22, 2026. 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. 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.