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MINUTES EAU CLAIRE CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE MEETING Tuesday, April 14, 2026 City Council Chamber 4:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL Council President Berge called the meeting to order. The following Council Members were present: Emily Berge, Aaron Brewster, Larry Mboga, Joshua Miller, Nate Otto, Ethan Reed, Jessica Schoen, Clara Serrano and Andrew Werthmann. The following Council Members were absent: Charles Johnson CONSENT AGENDA The Council considered a resolution adopting the Consent Agenda for the following items of routine business on April 14, 2026: • Adopting the Consent Agenda. • Approving the Minutes of the Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Council Legislative Session and Monday, March 30, Special Session. • Granting new bartender licenses. • Granting a Temporary Class B Fermented Malt Beverage and Temporary Class B Wine license to UWEC Alumni Association, President, Gary Berg, at the Carson Park Pine Pavilion, for the date of October 3, 2026, for the UW-Eau Claire Homecoming event. • Accepting a permanent utility easement from HK Development LLC between Lowes Creek County Park and Lorch Avenue. • Accepting a permanent utility easement from The Woodspire LLC between Lowes Creek County Park and Lorch Avenue. • Authorizing the public utility easement release within Parcel 221-15-4942-H between Lowes Creek County Park and Lorch Avenue. • Authorizing the ALS Association to conduct the Walk to Defeat ALS Chippewa Valley/Eau Claire on June 6, 2026 in Carson Park. • Authorizing Flynn Elementary School to conduct the Flynn Elementary School Peace Run/Walk May 30, 2026 on Lee St. • Authorizing the Wisconsin Bike Federation to conduct the Ride Across Wisconsin on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Phoenix Park, on City streets, and trails. • Approving an Amendment to the Loan Agreement between the Gateway Industrial Park Corporation, The City and Xcel Energy. • Authorizing an agreement with the Town of Wheaton for the City of Eau Claire Fire Department to provide emergency ambulance service to its residents. • Authorizing the City of Eau Clarie Police Department to apply for 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. Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Otto and seconded by Council Member Serrano “to adopt the consent resolution.” Said motion passed by unanimous vote. City Council Minutes Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Page 2 of 3 PROCLAMATIONS Council Member Miller, on behalf of the City Council, read a proclamation in honor of Emily Berge’s service as City Council President. Council President Berge, on behalf of the City Council, read a proclamation recognizing the week of April 19 – 25, 2026, as Neurodiagnostic Week and encouraged all residents to recognize and appreciate the expertise, care and compassion these professionals bring to our community each day. Council President Berge, on behalf of the City Council, read a proclamation declaring April 12 –18, 2026, as National 9 -1-1 Telecommunicator Week in the City of Eau Claire, and encouraged all residents to recognize, appreciate, and thank these dedicated professionals for their essential role in keeping our community safe. The City Council approved a proclamation declaring April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day in the city of Eau Claire and urged all citizens to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, support our city's urban forestry program, and urge all residents to plant trees for the well-being of present and future generations. The City Council approved a proclamation declaring April 22, 2026 Earth Day in the City of Eau Claire and encouraged efforts to protect and preserve our natural environment as it is one of our most precious resources. BUSINESS AGENDA The City Council considered a resolution making an appointment to fill the vacant Aldermanic District 2 seat on the Eau Claire City Council. Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Serrano and seconded by Council Member Miller “to postpone the item” to the Special Meeting on April 20, 2026. Candidates for the vacant Aldermanic District 2 seat will present recorded statements that will be posted to the City of Eau Claire website and the public will be allowed public comment during the Special Meeting on April 20, 2026. Said motion passed by unanimous vote. The City Council considered a resolution approving Appointments and Reappointments to Boards, Committees and Commissions. Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Brewster and seconded by Council Member Mboga “to adopt the resolution.” Said motion passed by unanimous vote. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Quitclaim Bill of Sale with Union Pacific Railroad related to the wooden Eddy Street structure. Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Werthmann and seconded by Council Member Miller “to adopt the resolution.” Said motion passed by unanimous vote. City Council Minutes Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Page 3 of 3 The City Council considered a resolution Disallowing the Excessive Tax Claim of Marshfield Clinic, Inc. Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Schoen and seconded by Council Member Reed “to adopt the resolution.” Said motion passed by unanimous vote. The City Council considered a resolution Disallowing the Excessive Tax Claim of Mayo Clinic Health System Inc. Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Otto and seconded by Council Member Serrano “to adopt the resolution.” Said motion passed by unanimous vote. The City Council considered a resolution amending the 2026 Capital Improvement Project budget for the Regional Public Safety Training Facility. Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Brewster and seconded by Council Member Mboga “to adopt the resolution.” Said motion passed by unanimous vote. The City Council considered a resolution approving and extending the employment agreement of the City Manager. Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Brewster and seconded by Council Member Miller “to postpone” to the April 28, 2026, Legislative Session. Said motion passed by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR ACTION The City Council Considered an ordinance Amending Specific Sections of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Eau Claire Title 17 Land Development, Official Zoning Map and Title 19 Stormwater. Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Werthmann and seconded by Council Member Miller “to adopt the ordinance.” Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Brewster and seconded by Council Member Miller to postpone this item to the April 27, 2026, Public Hearing and April 28, 2026, Legislative Session. Said motion passed by unanimous vote. The City Council Considered an ordinance Amending Title 10.24 Vehicles and Traffic & Title 17.03 Land Development Ordinance for Heavy Vehicle Parking Weights & Conditional Uses in Residential Zones. Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Schoen and seconded by Council Member Reed “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 VIII entitled “Parking Prohibited” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Eau Claire to add parking restrictions on Venture Drive for business access and vehicle maneuverability. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned without objection. Adjournment: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Time: 5:51 p.m. ATTEST: /s/ Jeremy E. Gragert /s/ Nicholas L. Koerner Council President City Clerk