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MINUTES EAU CLAIRE CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE MEETING Tuesday, May 26, 2026 City Council Chamber 4:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL Council President Gragert called the meeting to order. The following Council Members were present: Aaron Brewster, Jeremy Gragert, Joshua Miller, Joyce Orth, Nate Otto, Ethan Reed, Jessica Schoen, Clara Serrano and Andrew Werthmann. The following Council Members were absent: Charles Johnson and Larry Mboga PUBLIC HEARING The City Council held a Public hearing on Ordinance Amending Table IX Entitled “Parking During Specified Hours” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Eau Claire to Amend the Effective Date of Paid Parking. There were no public comments. PUBLIC COMMENT The City Council held the Public Comment Period to hear the viewpoints of residents of the City of Eau Claire on ideas or concerns of citywide application. There were no public comments. CONSENT AGENDA The Council considered a resolution adopting the Consent Agenda for the following items of routine business on May 26, 2026: • Adopting the Consent Agenda. • Approving the Minutes of the Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Council Legislative Session. • Granting new bartender licenses. • Granting renewal of bartender licenses for the 2026-2028 licensing period. • Granting a Temporary Class B Fermented Malt Beverage license to Northside Hill Neighborhood Association, President Andrew Niese, on September 12, 2026, at Mt. Simon Park, 1100 Addison Ave, for the Party for the Parks event. • Granting an Unlimited Transfer Full-Service Retail Outlet permit to Wisconsin Veteran Farm LLC, d/b/a Wisconsin Veteran Farm & Winery, 3210 North Clairemont Avenue, Daniel Osborn, President. • Granting a Change of Agent for the Combination Class B Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage license of Confluence Council Inc., d/b/a Pablo Center at the Confluence, 128 Graham Avenue, from Monica Frederick to Ashley Scallon be approved. • Authorizing the Chippewa Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center to conduct Pride in the Park on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Phoenix Park and on City streets. • Authorizing Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association to conduct the Eau Claire HmongFest 2026 on June 19 – June 21, 2026, at the Eau Claire Soccer Park. City Council Minutes Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Page 2 of 4 • Authorizing Eau Claire Babe Ruth to conduct the Eau Claire Babe Ruth Tournaments on June 12-14, June 19-21, July 10-12, and July 16-19 at Mt. Simon Baseball Fields. • Authorizing DECI/The Coven to conduct Solstice Stroll on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Downtown Eau Claire. • Authorizing Eau Claire Marathon to conduct the f-EAU-rth of July 5K on July 4, 2026, along City streets, trails, and sidewalks. • Awarding a contract for Procurement No. 2026-06, City Wide Street and Utility Reconstruction. • Authorizing an Urban Search and Rescue Emergency Response Services Agreement with the State of Wisconsin. • Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Addendum to the Intent to Negotiate Purchase Agreement with Somos Living, LLC. Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Serrano and seconded by Council Member Brewster “to adopt the consent resolution.” Said motion passed by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS Council President Gragert, on behalf of the City Council, read a proclamation declaring June as PRIDE MONTH in the city of Eau Claire, and encouraging all residents to promote equality, enrich alliances, inspire inclusion, and celebrate diversity. Council President Gragert, on behalf of the City Council, read a proclamation declaring May 31 through June 7, 2026, as WISCONSIN BIKE WEEK in the City of Eau Claire and encouraging all residents to celebrate the ways bicycles build healthier people, stronger neighborhoods, and a more connected community. BUSINESS AGENDA The City Council considered a resolution granting a Class B Fermented Malt Beverage license to Sakhi LLC d/b/a Motel 6 Eau Claire, 2305 Craig Road, Arzoo Patel, agent. Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Werthmann and seconded by Council Member Orth “to adopt the resolution.” Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Brewster and seconded by Council Member Miller “to postpone” to the August 11, 2026, City Council meeting. Said motion passed by unanimous vote. Council Member Reed left the meeting. The City Council considered a resolution approving appointments and reappointments to various Boards, Committees, and Commissions. Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Miller and seconded by Council Member Schoen “to adopt the resolution.” Said motion passed by unanimous vote. Council Member Reed returned to the meeting. The City Council considered a resolution appointing a Council Member to the vacant positions held by council members on Boards and Committees. Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Otto and seconded by Council Member Reed “to adopt the resolution.” Said City Council Minutes Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Page 3 of 4 motion passed by unanimous vote. Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Brewster and seconded by Council Member Otto “to amend the resolution” by adding Council Member Joyce Orth to the list of appointments for all three open positions. Said motion passed by unanimous vote. A vote was then taken “to adopt the resolution” as amended. Said motion passed by unanimous vote. Council Member Mboga joined the meeting. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a State Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Safety Improvement Project for construction improvements of an existing intersection of Birch Street at Hastings Way, as part of State Project 7995-02-92/93. Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Serrano and seconded by Council Member Brewster “to adopt the resolution.” Said motion passed by unanimous vote. Council President Gragert recused himself from this item and left the meeting. The City Council considered a resolution accepting a donation of funding for a partner sponsorship to Bike Chippewa Valley, Inc., for the printing of an updated edition of the Chippewa Valley Bike Map. Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Werthmann and seconded by Council Member Orth “to adopt the resolution.” Said motion passed by unanimous vote. Council President Gragert returned to the meeting. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Offer to Purchase Agreement with Steven & Krystle Mayer for the purchase of property located next to Highway 12, parcel No. 1802222710051300003. Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Miller and seconded by Council Member Schoen “to adopt the resolution.” Said motion passed by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR ACTION The City Council Considered an ordinance Amending Table IX Entitled “Parking During Specified Hours” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Eau Claire to Amend the Effective Date of Paid Parking. Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Mboga and seconded by Council Member Otto “to adopt the ordinance.” Said motion passed by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION The City Council had the first reading of an ordinance Amending Chapter 17.03 entitled “Use Standards” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Eau Claire to permit Heavy Vehicle Parking & Conditional Uses in Residential Zones. CLOSED SESSION Council President Gragert announced that upon a motion duly made and carried, the City Council may go into closed session to discuss and receive negotiation direction for the sale and development of City-owned land along County Line Road and adjacent to Jeffers Park. This item City Council Minutes Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Page 4 of 4 involves deliberating and negotiating the potential sale of public properties, which is authorized for closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. Section 19.85(1)(e). Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Schoen and seconded by Council Member Brewster “to go into closed session.” Said motion passed by unanimous vote. After convening in closed session, a motion was made by Council Member Miller and seconded by Council Member Orth “to come out of closed session.” Said motion passed by unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned without objection. Adjournment: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Time: 6:57 P.M. ATTEST: /s/ Jeremy E. Gragert /s/ Nicholas L. Koerner Council President City Clerk