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1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL The regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Chippewa Falls was held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Jason Hiess called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. CLERK CALLS THE ROLL Council Members present: John Monarski, Rob Kiefer, Jody Marr, Dan Dixon, Paul Nadreau, and Tim Normand. Absent was Chuck Hull. Also Present: City Attorney Sam Bach-Hanson; Finance Manager/Treasurer Lynne Bauer; Director of Public Works/Utility Manager Brandon Cesafsky; City Planner/Transit Manager Brad Hentschel; Police Chief Ryan Douglas; Library Director Joe Niese; City Clerk Bridget Givens; and those on the attached sign-in sheet. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING (a) Motion by Monarski/Normand to approve the minutes of the Council Meeting of July 7, 2026. All present voting aye, motion carried. PERSONAL APPEARANCES BY CITIZENS (a) Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism Director, Ellie Peabody, provided the Council a brief tourism update. (b) Dave Czech, owner of 14 W Willow St, appeared to express concern with individuals living in campers in the cul-de-sac at the end of Cashman Drive. He has attempted to work with the Police Department, but the City’s ordinances need updating to allow them to take action. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None COMMUNICATIONS – None REPORTS The following Reports were presented: (a) Board of Public Works minutes of July 13, 2026. (b) Plan Commission minutes of July 13, 2026. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS in the order in which they are named in Section 2.21 of the Municipal Code The following Council Committee Reports were presented: (a) Committee #1 Revenues, Disbursements, Water, and Wastewater minutes of July 7, 2026. (b) Committee #4 Recycling, Computerization, Buildings, and Intergovernmental Services minutes of July 6, 2026. (c) Park Board minutes of July 14, 2026. (d) Library Board minutes of June 10, 2026. APPLICATIONS Motion by Monarski/Nadreau to consider items (a) – (e) in one motion. All present voting aye, motion carried. Motion by Monarski/Nadreau to approve items (a) – (e) as follows: (a) Temporary Class “B” Beer Alcohol Beverage License Application from the Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association, Inc. for the NWSF Fairest Gala to be held at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 225 Edward Street, on November 14, 2026. (b) Temporary Class “B” Beer/“Class B” Wine License Application from the Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association, Inc. for Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest to be held at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 225 Edward Street, on September 17 - 19, 2026. (c) Street Use Permit Application from the Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association, Inc. for the Oktoberfest Royalty Procession to be held on September 18, 2026 utilizing the northbound lane of Hwy 124 from Leinenkugel’s to Edward Street. (d) Temporary Class “B” Beer Alcohol Beverage License Application from the St. Charles Borromeo Parish for the Boar-o-Mania Festival to be held at St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 810 Pearl Street, on August 15, 2026. 2 APPLICATIONS (continued) (e) “Class C” Annual Dance and Live Music License of Jack No One, LLC for That’s a Wrap Eats & More located at 19 W Central Street. All present voting aye, motion carried. PETITIONS – None MAYOR ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS – None MAYOR’S REPORT – None REPORT OF OFFICERS – None ORDINANCES (a) Motion by Normand/Marr to approve Ordinance #2026-10 Entitled: An Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 9, §9.125 (Convicted Child and Violent Sex Offenders Restricted) of the City of Chippewa Falls Municipal Code. Roll Call Vote: Aye – Normand, Marr, Dixon, Nadreau, Monarski, Kiefer. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS (a) Motion by Nadreau/Dixon to approve Resolution #2026-18 Entitled: Resolution Final Plat of Wissota Lane. Roll Call Vote: Aye – Nadreau, Dixon, Normand, Monarski, Kiefer, Marr. Motion carried. (b) Director of Public Works/Utility Manager Cesafsky noted that the survey is correct; however, the owner is making changes to the signature page which will be provided to the Mayor for final execution. Motion by Dixon/Nadreau to approve Resolution #2026-19 Entitled: Resolution Approving a Certified Survey Map (Two lot CSM on the South Side of Chippewa Crossing). Roll Call Vote: Aye – Dixon, Nadreau, Normand, Monarski, Kiefer, Marr. Motion carried. OTHER NEW/UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) Motion by Dixon/Nadreau to approve request from CF QOZB, LLC for rezoning a 13.32-acre parcel south of Chippewa Crossing from C-2 General Commercial District to R-3A Multiple-Family Residence District. Roll Call Vote: Aye – Dixon, Nadreau, Normand, Monarski, Kiefer, Marr. Motion carried. (b) Motion by Nadreau/Normand to approve the proposal from Langford’s Caulking for repairs to the Police Department Building to eliminate water issues in an amount not to exceed $9,900 with funding to come from unspent wages or reserves. Roll Call Vote: Aye – Nadreau, Normand, Monarski, Kiefer, Marr, Dixon. Motion carried. (c) Motion by Normand/Marr to approve the $25,000 bid from Crane Engineering for an influent pump repair with funding to come from the Wastewater Operating Account. Roll Call Vote: Aye – Normand, Marr, Dixon, Nadreau, Monarski, Kiefer. Motion carried. (d) Motion by Marr/Normand to direct the Department Heads to provide a list of priority buildings for Committee #4 to review in relation to the City’s Capital Improvement Plan process. All present voting aye, motion carried. (e) Council discussed the possible sale of City-owned land, Parcel #22809-1422-71486001. No action taken. CLAIMS (a) Motion by Kiefer/Nadreau to approve the claims as recommended by the Claims Committee. City General Claims: $169,436.09 Authorized/Handwritten Claims: $145,560.50 Department of Public Utilities: $120,097.77 Total of Claims Presented $435,094.36 Roll Call Vote: Aye – Kiefer, Nadreau, Normand, Monarski, Marr, Dixon. Motion carried. 3 CLOSED SESSION (a) The Council did not go into Closed Session under Wis. Stats. Sec. 19.85(1)(e) for deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a Closed Session to discuss and consider the parameters and terms/conditions regarding the possible sale of City-owned land, Parcel #22809-1422-71486001. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Dixon/Marr to adjourn at 6:56 pm. All present voting aye, motion carried. Submitted by: Bridget Givens, City Clerk