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MINUTES EAU CLAIRE CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE MEETING Tuesday, May 12, 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, Larry Mboga, Joshua Miller, Joyce Orth, Nate Otto, Ethan Reed, Jessica Schoen, Clara Serrano and Andrew Werthmann. The following Council Member was absent: Charles Johnson CONSENT AGENDA The Council considered a resolution adopting the Consent Agenda for the following items of routine business on May 12, 2026: • Adopting the Consent Agenda. • Approving the Minutes of the Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Council Legislative Session. • Granting new bartender licenses. • Granting renewal of bartender licenses for the 2026-2028 licensing period. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • Authorizing the Filing of Applications with the Federal Transit Administration, an Operating Administration of the United States Department of Transportation for Federal Transportation Assistance. • Authorizing Volume One to conduct the Sounds Like Summer Concert Series on Thursdays in June, July, and August 2026 At Phoenix Park. • 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. • Authorizing Tangled Up in Hue to conduct the Artist Market on Saturdays from May 22 – October 10, 2026 in Phoenix Park. • 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. • Authorizing Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. to conduct Sidewalk Saturdays on Saturdays, June 6 through October 24, 2026 on City sidewalks. City Council Minutes Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Page 2 of 4 • 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. • Authorizing Spirit Lutheran Church to conduct the Praise in the Park Worship Services on Sundays, May 31 - August 30, 2026 At Phoenix Park. • Authorizing Mehara Shrine Circus to conduct the Mehara Shrine Circus on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Carson Park. • 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). • 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). • Approving a Certified Survey Map for right of way dedication located on E Hamilton Avenue (File CSM-8-26). • Authorizing an agreement with Eau Claire County for the purpose of tax collection services. 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 Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of the Eau Claire City Council, City staff, and the entire community, to express our sincere appreciation to Stephanie Hirsch for her dedicated service, leadership, and lasting contributions to the City of Eau Claire. We extend our gratitude for her time, care, and commitment, and offer our best wishes for continued success in her future endeavors Council President Gragert, on behalf of the City Council, proclaimed the week of May 17 -23, 2026, As Emergency Medical Services Week. Council President Gragert, on behalf of the City Council, read a proclamation to recognize and celebrate Eau Claire’s Bird City status and proclaim May 20, 2026, as Welcome Back Bird Day in the City of Eau Claire and encourage all residents to celebrate the return of migratory birds, learn about their importance, support bird-friendly spaces, and help make our community more welcoming to wild birds. BUSINESS AGENDA The City Council considered a resolution Authorizing Staff to Submit a Community Development Investment (CDI) Grant Application to Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) on behalf of the Condesa, LLC Redevelopment Project. 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. The City Council considered a resolution Establishing a New Voting Site for Election Wards 16, 40, 41, and 64. Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Miller and seconded by City Council Minutes Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Page 3 of 4 Council Member Schoen “to adopt the resolution.” Said motion passed by unanimous vote. Council Member Johnson joined the meeting. The City Council considered a 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. Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Mboga and seconded by Council Member Otto “to adopt the resolution.” Said motion passed by unanimous vote. The City Council considered a 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. Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Reed and seconded by Council Member Serrano “to adopt the resolution.” Said motion passed by unanimous vote. The City Council considered a 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. Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Brewster and seconded by Council Member Werthmann “to adopt the resolution.” Said motion passed by unanimous vote. The City Council considered a resolution appointing David A. Solberg as Interim City Manager. Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Orth and seconded by Council Member Miller “to adopt the resolution.” Said motion passed by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR ACTION The City Council Considered an 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. Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member Schoen “to adopt the ordinance.” Said motion passed by unanimous vote. The City Council Considered an ordinance to rezone property from UR & UR-P to UC located at 918, 926, 936 Menomonie Street (Z-1763-26). 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 first reading of an ordinance to 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 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 City Council Minutes Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Page 4 of 4 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). Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Werthmann and seconded by Council Member Brewster “to go into closed session.” Said motion passed by unanimous vote. The City Council went into Closed Session. Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Miller and seconded by Council Member Werthmann “to come out of closed session.” Said motion passed by unanimous consent. WORK SESSION Following the Legislative session, the Council will convene in the Council Chambers for two Work Sessions: 1. The City Council held a work session on the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan 2. City Council held 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. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned without objection. Adjournment: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Time: 6:32 ATTEST: /s/ Jeremy E. Gragert /s/ Nicholas L. Koerner Council President City Clerk