City Council Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF)

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, MAY 12, 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, April 28, 2026. (Page 13) LICENSES 4. Resolution granting new bartender licenses. (Page 17) 5. Resolution granting renewal of bartender licenses for the 2026-2028 licensing period. (Page 18) 6. Resolution granting a Class B Fermented Malt Beverage and Class C Wine license to Genoa Pizza LLC d/b/a Genos Pizza, 5110 Fairview Drive, Cesar Lopez Jacinto, agent. (Page 19) 7. Resolution granting a temporary expansion of the Combination Class B Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage licensed premises of ROC Food Services, LLC, d/b/a 5 O’Clock Club, 2240 Fenwick Avenue, to include the expansion of an outdoor patio. (Page 25) 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. 8. 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, 2232 Otter Road, from Justin Bischel to Craig Ermatinger, be approved. (Page 32) 9. Resolution granting a Change of Agent for the Combination Class B Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage license of WildMill LLC d/b/a Wild Ridge & Mill Run Golf Courses, 3905 Kane Road, from Tim Klauck to Hannah McFarlin, be approved. (Page 33) 10. Resolution granting a Temporary Class B Fermented Malt Beverage license to Wisconsin Bike Federation, Executive Director Kirsten Finn, on July 11, 2026, at Phoenix Park Amphitheater, 330 Riverfront Terrace, for the Ride Across Wisconsin event. (Page 34) FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION APPLICATIONS 11. Resolution authorizing the Filing of Applications with the Federal Transit Administration, an Operating Administration of the United States Department of Transportation for Federal Transportation Assistance. (Page 35) SPECIAL EVENTS 12. Resolution authorizing Volume One to conduct the Sounds Like Summer Concert Series on Thursdays in June, July, and August 2026 At Phoenix Park. (Page 37) 13. Resolution authorizing U.S. National Kubb Championship to conduct U.S. National Kubb Championship events on June 27 and July 9-12, 2026 at Eau Claire Soccer Park. (Page 41) 14. Resolution authorizing Tangled Up in Hue to conduct the Artist Market on Saturdays from May 22 – October 10, 2026 in Phoenix Park. (Page 45) 15. Resolution authorizing Eau Claire Municipal Band to conduct the Eau Claire Municipal Band Summer Concert Series on Monday evenings from June 8 – July 27, 2026 at Owen Park. (Page 50) 16. Resolution authorizing Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. to conduct Sidewalk Saturdays on Saturdays, June 6 through October 24, 2026 on City sidewalks. (Page 54) 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. 17. Resolution authorizing the Eau Claire Patriotic Council to conduct the Memorial Day Parade and Program on Monday, May 25, 2026 at Owen Park and along City streets. (Page 57) 18. Resolution authorizing Spirit Lutheran Church to conduct the Praise in the Park Worship Services on Sundays, May 31 - August 30, 2026 At Phoenix Park. (Page 62) 19. Resolution authorizing Mehara Shrine Circus to conduct the Mehara Shrine Circus on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Carson Park. (Page 67) CERTIFIED SURVEY MAPS 20. Resolution approving a Certified Survey Map dedicating right-of-way along Venture Drive, and the division of the remaining unplatted lands into four regular lots and four outlots. (File CSM-6- 26). (Page 71) 21. Resolution approving a Certified Survey Map dedicating right-of-way along Music Road, and the division of the remaining unplatted lands into four regular lots and two outlots. (File CSM-7-26). (Page 81) 22. Resolution approving a Certified Survey Map for right of way dedication located on E Hamilton Avenue (File CSM-8-26). (Page 87) TAX COLLECTION AGREEMENT 23. Resolution authorizing an agreement with Eau Claire County for the purpose of tax collection services. (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. BUSINESS AGENDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT GRANT APPLICATION 24. Resolution Authorizing Submission of a Community Development Investment (CDI) Grant Application to Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) on behalf of the Condesa, LLC Redevelopment Project. (Kendall Williams, Page 97) ESTABLISHING A NEW VOTING SITE 25. Resolution Establishing a New Voting Site for Election Wards 16, 40, 41, and 64. (Nicholas Koerner, Page 99) GRANTING LICENSES 26. Resolution granting a Combination Class A Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage license to Indianhead Oil Co., LLC d/b/a Circle K #2746593, 4304 Jeffers Road, Hillary Hakes, agent. (Blake Herbison, Page 102) 27. Resolution granting a Combination Class A Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage license to Indianhead Oil Co., LLC d/b/a Circle K #2746597, 2109 Highland Ave, Kelsey Saterbak, agent. (Blake Herbison, Page 110) 28. Resolution granting a Combination Class A Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage license to Indianhead Oil Co., LLC d/b/a Circle K #2746600, 2920 Craig Rd, Anna Roder, agent. (Blake Herbison, Page 118) INTERIM CITY MANAGER 29. Resolution appointing an interim City Manager. (Carrie Riepl, Page 126) 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 SPEED LIMITS 30. Ordinance amending Table I entitled “Speed Limits” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Eau Claire to change the speed limit on Locust Lane from thirty miles (30) per hour to twenty-five (25) miles per hour. (Al Rinka, Page 129) REZONE 918, 926, 936 MENOMONIE STREET 31. Ordinance to rezone property from UR & UR-P to UC located at 918, 926, 936 Menomonie Street (Z-1763-26). (Aaron White, Page 133) ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION AMENDINGD PARKING DURING SPECIFIED HOURS 32. 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 (Aaron Roths, Page 144) 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. CLOSED SESSION Upon a motion duly made and carried, the City Council may go into closed session to discuss and receive negotiation direction on the acquisition of land adjacent to I -94. City staff are seeking negotiation direction from Council regarding the potential purchase of land. This item involves the deliberating and negotiating the potential purchase of public properties and use of public funds , which is authorized for closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. Section 19.85(1)(e). (Aaron White, Page 147) ADJOURNMENT The next City Council Legislative Meeting is scheduled to be held at 4 p.m. on May 26, 2026. WORK SESSIONS Following the Legislative session, the Council will convene in the Council Chamber for two work sessions on the following items: 2027-2031 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 1. The City Council will hold a work session on the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. (Kitzie Winters) PROCESS FOR HIRING A NEW CITY MANAGER 2. The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the process for hiring a new City Manager. The City Council may provide direction to City staff regarding the hiring process. (Carrie Riepl) 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.