Agenda and Packet

COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA October 13, 2026 The public may view/listen to the meeting by: Viewing the City's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/cityofriverfalls Call Meeting to Order – 6:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of Minutes – September 22, 2026 Council Meeting, September 22, 2026 Tax Incremental District Workshop Meeting Approval of Bills: $ PUBLIC COMMENT, PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 1. Public Comment If you are unable to attend the meeting in person but would like to submit a comment, please e-mail to the City Clerk’s office (awhite@rfcity.org) PUBLIC HEARING 2. Second Reading: Ordinance 2026-04 Amending Title 17 Zoning, Chapter 17.08 (Driveway Regulations) CONSENT AGENDA 3. Resolution Approving WPPI Energy Amendment No. 3 to the Long -Term Power Supply Contract for Participating Members 4. Resolution Approving a Construction Contract for the Cedar St Improvements & Lametti Interceptor Replacement 5. Resolution Approving Indivisible River Falls Request for Noise Control Exemption for Special Event 6. Resolution Approving the Repair of Damaged Stormwater Pipe and Bank Stabilization under the South Main Street Bridge by Total Excavating in the Amount of $87,789. REPORTS 7. Administrator Report 8. Comptroller Report 9. Mayor’s Good News NEW BUSINESS 10. Council Discussion: Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers ADJOURNMENT NOTE: Any person who has a qualifying disabilit y accommodation the Americans with Disabilities Act that requires the meeting or materials to be in an accessible location or format, may contact City Clerk Amy White at (715) 426-3408 or in person at 222 Lewis Street, for accommodations. Requests for accommodation should be made at least three (3) business days in advance of the meeting. Every effort will be made to arrange accommodation. Posted at City Hall 9/30/26; Publish: The Pierce County Journal: 10/7/26 Website: 10/5/26 CITY OF RIVER FALLS, WISCONSIN COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS September 22, 2026 Mayor Page called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. City Council Members Present: Mei Mei Abdouch, Todd Bjerstedt, Nick Carow, Sean Downing, Diane Odeen, Rose Walker City Council Members Absent: Michael Page Staff Present: City Administrator Scot Simpson; Community Services Director/City Clerk Amy White ; City Attorney Chris Gierhart; Sergeant Travis Rudesill ; Utility Director Kevin Westhuis; Assistant Director of Community Development Emily Shivley ; Community Development Director Amy Peterson, Park and Conservation Manager Brooks Ostendorf; Chief of Staff Jennifer Smith; Finance Director Josh Solinger; Assistant to the City Administrator Jason Rohloff; IT Technician Joe Reardon The pledge of allegiance was said. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 8, 2026 meeting and workshop minutes MSC Odeen/Bjerstedt to approve the minutes. Unanimous. APPROVAL OF BILLS: MSC Odeen/Bjerstedt moved to approve the bills. Unanimous. PUBLIC COMMENT, PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS: Julie Noyer – Noyer expressed continued concerns about the City’s Flock camera contract, citing privacy, potential misuse, liability, and community trust. She asked the Council and Police Chief to engage in further discussion with the community and reconsider the contract in light of new information. Elizabeth Boudin – Boudin asked for clarification regarding the boundaries of the River Falls Business Improvement District, noting that the described boundary appears to extend through residential neighborhoods. She requested clarification on how the City defines the boundary and how it affects nearby residents. Alicia Cosgrove – Cosgrove used a hypothetical involving PFAS in food products to illustrate concerns about having complete and accurate information, particularly regarding brownfields and environmental risks. She also questioned the availability of City GIS maps. Beth Rausch – Rausch spoke in support of additional site review for the proposed multi-use sports court at Glen Park, raising concerns about tree loss, debris, safety, and maintenance costs at the currently proposed location. She suggested the area near the pickleball courts as an alternative, citing better sunlight, parking, emergency access, and fewer concerns about falling debris. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mayor Page opened the public hearing at 6: 45 p.m. First Reading: Ordinance 2026- 04 Amending Title 17 Zoning, Chapter 17.08 (Driveway Regulations) Assistant Director of Community Development, Emily Shivley presented proposed driveway regulation amendments that would increase the maximum driveway width for single- family homes from 25 to 30 feet, based on existing neighborhood conditions and the trend toward three-car garages. The proposed change was reviewed for aesthetic and stormwater impacts, with staff reporting no anticipated negative stormwater effects. City Council Minutes for September 22, 2026 Page 2 Alicia Cosgrove questioned whether the proposed driveway changes are sufficiently supported by the study, which focused primarily on newer neighborhoods and three-car garages. She expressed concern about applying the changes citywide without additional information on older neighborhoods, gravel and shared driveways, and the broader impacts of changing standards from zoning- based to land- use- based regulations. Elizabeth Boudin expressed frustration with the need to amend the ordinance to address developer noncompliance and noted that homeowners face additional requirements for alley driveways, including easement and stormwater considerations. She encouraged staff to ensure the ordinance adequately addresses both existing and new neighborhoods and emphasized the importance of holding developers accountable for complying with established requirements. Mayor Page closed the public hearing and reopened the council meeting at 6:56 p.m. Councilmember Downing asked how the proposed driveway width change would affect older residential development and what property owners should expect. Assistant Director of Community Development, Emily Shivley e xplained that the proposed 30- foot standard would apply citywide, including older neighborhoods and alley -accessed properties, and clarified how driveway width and stormwater requirements would be evaluated. Councilmember Abdouch asked about examples of existing driveway widths and questioned how properties had been constructed outside the current standards. S hivley explained that some nonconforming driveways resulted from changes made after initial approval, including by homeowners or contractors, and described the City’s approach to bringing properties into compliance. Councilmember Abdouch asked about examples of existing driveway widths and questioned how properties had been constructed outside the current standards. Administrator Simpson explained that some nonconforming driveways resulted from changes made after initial approval, including by homeowners or contractors, and described the City’s approach to bringing properties into compliance. Councilmember Downing asked for clarification regarding where the 30- foot driveway measurement would apply. S hivley explained that the measurement would apply at the right -of-way line, generally near the sidewalk, while the driveway could be wider closer to the home. CONSENT AGENDA Boards Commission Committees Minutes, BID Board, Park and Recreation Advisory Board, Plan Commission, Library Board Preliminary Resolution Declaring Intent to Exercise Special Assessment Police Powers Under Section 66.0703 Wisconsin Statutes for the Benefit of the River Falls Business Improvement District→→pulled by Downing Resolution No. 7117 Approving Submittal of WIDNR Forestry Grant MSC Odeen/Bjerstedt moved to approve the remaining consent agenda items. Unanimous. Preliminary Resolution No. 7118 Declaring Intent to Exercise Special Assessment Police Powers Under Section 66.0703 Wisconsin Statutes for the Benefit of the River Falls Business Improvement District Councilmember Downing asked staff to explain how the boundaries of the River Falls Business Improvement District (BID) are defined and which properties are subject to the special assessment. Administrator Simpson explained that the BID boundaries were established under state statute and only commercial properties within the district are assessed. Councilmember Odeen asked what the BID assessment is used for and whether the district could be expanded. Simpson explained the BID functions as a special taxing district, with assessments City Council Minutes for September 22, 2026 Page 3 recommended by the BID Board and allocated among eligible commercial properties, and that expansion would require a formal statutory process. Councilmember Downing asked whether mixed- use properties, home- based businesses, and residential properties within BID are subject to the assessment. Simpson clarified that the assessment applies to qualifying commercial properties and not residential properties. MSC Downing/Carow moved to approve the resolution. Unanimous. ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS Resolution No. 7119 Approving the 2027-2031 Fiscal Plan MSC Odeen/Bjerstedt moved to approve the resolution. Unanimous. Resolution No. 7120 Approving the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) MSC Bjerstedt/Walker moved to approve the resolution. Unanimous. Resolution No. 7121 Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $6,350,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026A Sean Lentz of Ehler’s provided an update on the City’s bond rating, noting that Moody’s Investors Service affirmed the City’s Aa2 rating following a review of the City’s financial condition, demographics, development, and economic outlook. The advisor also presented the results of the sale of $6.35 million in general obligation promissory notes to finance the Fire Station project, with six bids received and the winning bid resulting in costs below the pre-sale projection. MSC Downing/Walker moved to approve the resolution. Councilmember Downing asked about the timing of the bond sale, amortization, and opportunities for future refinancing or early repayment. Lentz discussed current interest-rate conditions, the 20-year term in relation to the useful life of the project, the City’s existing debt load, and the option to refinance beginning in year eight. Administrator Simpson c larified the City and rural fire district’s respective financial contributions to the Fire Station project, noting that the City is contributing approximately $4.1 million in cash upfront to reduce its long-term borrowing costs, while annual debt service will be shared approximately equally with the rural fire district. Roll Call Vote. Unanimous. REPORTS: Administrator’s Report Mayor’s Good News Mayor Page highlighted several community events and recent accomplishments, including the success of Art on the Kinni and Bacon Bash. She also announced a $2.2 million grant awarded to the City and River Falls Economic Development Corporation for expansion of the St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center. Mayor Page announced the River Falls Fire Department’s annual open house on September 28 and encouraged residents to attend, as well as the downtown Ladies Night Out event. MSC Bjerstedt/Walker to adjourn at 7:43 p.m. Unanimous. Respectfully submitted, Amy White, Community Services Director/City Clerk TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF)/TAX INCREMENT DISTRICTS (TID) WORKSHOP September 22, 2026 City Hall – Council Chambers Councilmembers Present: Mayor Alison Page, Rose Walker, Sean Downing, Diane Odeen, Mei Mei Abdouch, Todd Bjerstedt Absent: Michael Page, Nick Carrow City Staff Present: City Administrator Scot Simpson, Finance Director Josh Solinger, Economic Development Manager Keri Schreiner, Community Services Director/City Clerk Amy White, Conservation and Parks Manager Brooks Ostendorf, Chief of Staff Jennifer Smith, Assistant to the City Administrator Jason Rohloff, Office Support Specialist Brenda Randleman, Utilities Director Kevin Westhuis, Assistant Director of Community Development Emily Shively, Finance Manager Kristine Basom, IT Technician Joe Reardon Community Development Director Amy Peterson Mayor Alison Page opened the workshop at 5:04 p.m. City Council Workshop Minutes — TIF/TID Overview Economic Development Manager Keri Schreiner, Finance Director Josh Solinger presented an overview of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Tax Increment Districts (TIDs). Staff explained that TIF is a financing tool used within a defined TID. When a TID is created, its existing property value becomes the base value on which the overlapping taxing jurisdictions continue to receive taxes. Taxes generated by growth in property value are used to pay eligible TID project costs. When the TID closes, the full property value returns to the tax rolls. River Falls has created 19 TIDs, 13 of which are active. Economic Development Manager Schreiner reviewed eligible project costs, including infrastructure, property acquisition, remediation, professional and administrative services, financing costs, and developer assistance through development agreements. Costs must relate to the purpose of the TID and be included in its project plan. Eligible projects may be located within one-half mile of a district when permitted under the applicable rules and project plan. Staff noted that TIF generally cannot pay for municipal buildings or unrelated general - government expenses. Economic Development Manager Schreiner described two primary approaches to financing TID projects. With upfront financing, the City or its utilities advance funds for early expenses and are repaid as tax increment becomes available. The City may also issue debt for project costs. Under the pay -as-you-go approach, a developer invests in a project and begins paying taxes on the improved property before receiving an agreed- upon portion of the resulting increment. Developers continue to pay property taxes at the same rate. Staff stated that pay-as-you-go is the City’s default approach and is used in most active TIDs. Approximately three of the 13 active TIDs involve some upfront financing. Inter-fund advances are repaid with 4% interest. Administrator Simpson discussed the risks of each financing approach. The city may remain responsible for debt payments if a TID generates less increment than expected, and advances from other funds may not be fully repaid. Staff explained that development agreements help assign responsibilities and protect the city’s investment. Agreements may require committed projects before the city incurs costs, phase expenditures, and tie incentives to assessed- value benchmarks. They may also include minimum value or tax guarantees, provisions to invoice developers for shortfalls, security interests, and occupancy requirements before pay -as- you-go payments begin. Council Workshop Minutes September 22, 2026 Page 2 The General Fund is a primary source of advances to TIDs in their early stages. Finance Director Solinger explained that principal repayments rebuild the amount advanced, while interest payments and operating transfers provide General Fund revenue. Operating transfers also help offset staff time spent on economic development and TIF administration. Council dis cussed the possibility that a TID might not fully repay an advance. Finance Director Solinger noted that existing TIDs with positive cash flow help reduce risk across the City’s TIDs. Finance Director Solinger reviewed amendments that may change a TID’s project plan or boundaries or provide an affordable housing extension. Amendments require Plan Commission and City Council action, and most also require review and approval by the Joint Review Board. Staff explai ned that 2025 Act 173 allows certain affordable housing extensions to increase from one year to two years, effective January 1, 2028. Revenue from an extension must be used for affordable housing purposes. The City uses its Housing Reserve Fund for this purpose. Economic Development Manager Schreiner provided an overview of active districts and their projects. Examples included trail construction and property acquisition near Lake George, the Radio Road interchange and infrastructure in Sterling Ponds Corporate Park, improvements in the River Falls Industrial Park, and planning and construction in Mann Valley Corporate Park. Staff also discussed City Station Depot and Creamery -area projects; Milltown-area utility, park, and parking improvements; Park Street realignment; and South Main Street projects. The presentation identified the Swinging Bridge rehabilitation as being in design, with construction planned for 2027. Staff distinguished future projects identified in TID plans from improvements already completed. In discussing Mann Valley TID 19, Administrator Simpson explained that city-led infrastructure investment and debt service are initially supported through inter -fund advances. Other TIDs may contribute to eligible Mann Valley improvements where permitted under the half -mile rule. Potential future improvements, including a roundabout, are included in project plans to preserve options. Their inclusion does not commit the city to construction or to paying their full cost with TIF. If a specific development creates the need for improvement, the city may seek a contribution from the developer. Staff clarified that Valley View is within TID 19. Iron Horse is outside the TID boundary but may fall within the half -mile eligible area following annexation. Staff also clarified that the 35% limitation on newly platted residential property a pplies to certain mixed- use TIDs, not industrial TIDs. Administrator Simpson discussed how development that adds consistent demand within existing capacity may help support utility systems. Utility infrastructure costs and developer contributions may be addressed in development agreements. Electric rates and special rate arrangeme nts remain subject to Public Service Commission review and approval. Staff noted that TIF funding for eligible utility infrastructure may reduce costs that would otherwise be borne by utility ratepayers. Administrator Simpson explained that closing a TID makes the full property value available to all overlapping taxing jurisdictions. The effect on the School District can be mixed because an increase in equalized value may reduce state aid under the school funding formula. Staff reported that the city continues to communicate with the School District about anticipated TID closures and potential impacts. A future Mann Valley workshop is planned to review detailed infrastructure costs, including utilities and walkway improvements. Councilmember Downing asked how TIDs affect School District funding. Administrator Simpson explained that the effect varies across Wisconsin because school funding depends in part on property value and state aid. When a River Falls TID closes, its increased property value becomes available to all taxing jurisdictions. The City and County can receive property -tax revenue from that value. For the School District, the added property value may reduce state aid, offsetting some or all of the additional local tax revenue. Staff described the overall effect on the School District as mixed and said the city considers TID closing dates in its fiscal planning and communicates with the School District about anticipated closures. Council Workshop Minutes September 22, 2026 Page 3 Council asked whether TID closures affect School District funding and whether the city coordinates with the district. Administrator Simpson explained that the city shares its TID closing projections with the School District’s business manager and provides reminders as anticipated closing dates approach. Staff described the impact on School District revenue as mixed because additional property-tax revenue may be offset by reduced state aid. Council also asked how often the city provides funding to developers upfront. Finance Director Solinger said pay-as-you-go is the starting point in development negotiations because it places less financial risk on the City. A developer seeking upfront assistance must provide a compelling reason. He estimated that two or three of the 13 active TIDs involved some upfront assistance to a developer, sometimes alongside pay-as-you-go payments. Economic Development Manager Schreiner distinguished those arrangements from Mann Valley, where the city made the initial infrastructure investment itself. Economic Development Manager Schreiner and Finance Director Solinger explained that Mann Valley currently has debt -service payments of approximately $800,000 to $900,000 annually while the district has limited increment revenue. Inter-fund advances from the water, sewer, and electric utilities and the Environmental Fee Fund support those payments. The city records the advances as amounts owed by the TID, to be repaid with 4% interest as development generates increment. Staff noted that other eligible TIDs also contribute to certain Mann Valley costs under the half -mile rule . Council discussed how the City’s investment prepares sites for development and how using TID funding for eligible utility infrastructure can reduce costs otherwise borne by utility ratepayers. Council continued its discussion of utility costs associated with development. Administrator Simpson explained that development within existing system capacity generally pays for its related infrastructure and may benefit utility customers by adding consistent demand. A project requiring a substantial increase in capacity could have different cost implications. He said utility infrastructure contributions may be addressed in development agreements, while special electric rates require separate Public Service Commission approval. He also explained that a cost paid by a developer would not also be charged to utility ratepayers. Council asked about a potential roundabout in Mann Valley TID 19. Economic Development Manager Schreiner explained that including the roundabout in the project plan preserves the option to use TID funds if it becomes necessary. Its inclusion does not mean the City has decided to build or fully fund it. If a development creates the need for improvement, the c ity would seek an appropriate contribution from the developer. Finance Director Solinger described a similar approach to other improvements, in which the city considers the impact of a particular development when negotiating cost sharing. Administrator Simpson confirmed that Valley View is within TID 19 and that Iron Horse is outside the district boundary but within the half -mile area following annexation. He explained that the 35% limit on newly platted residential property applies to mixed-use TIDs, rather than to TID 19 as an industrial district. When Council asked about broader residential development within an industrial TID, Economic Development Manager Schreiner said the question would require further review. Council asked how development agreements protect the City’s investment. Finance Director Solinger and Administrator Simpson explained that agreements may include mortgages or other security interests and minimum tax agreements. Staff also noted that pay-as-you-go assistance is withheld until a building is completed and ready for occupancy. A future Mann Valley workshop is expected to provide a detailed review of infrastructure and related costs, including utilities and walkway improvements. Mayor Page closed the workshop at 6:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Brenda Randleman, Office Support Specialist 2 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Page and City Council FROM: Harley Mehlhorn, Senior Planner DATE: October 13, 2026 TITLE: ORDINANCE 2026-04 AMENDING TITLE 17 ZONING, CHAPTER 17.08, SECTION 17.08.020 – DRIVEWAY REGULATIONS (DRIVEWAY WIDTH) RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt ordinance 2026-04 amending Title 17 Zoning regarding driveway width. BACKGROUND The City’s current driveway regulations establish maximum driveway widths based on zoning district. The current standard allows a maximum width of 25 feet at the property line for single- family residential properties. As new residential development has increasingly incorporated three-car garages, staff has found that the existing 25- foot standard can be difficult to accommodate while also providing an appropriate driveway transition to larger garages. The proposed amendment would increase the maximum driveway width at the property line for single-family residential uses from 25 feet to 30 feet. Staff also proposes reorganizing the standards around land use rather than zoning district. This approach more directly ties the driveway standard to the type of development being served and provides a more consistent standard across zoning districts and uses. The Plan Commission considered the proposed amendments at their September 1, 2026 meeting and forwarded it with a unanimous favorable recommendation. DISCUSSION Staff surveyed 125 existing homes through a random sampling of five neighborhoods across the City that were developed within the last 20 years to evaluate existing driveway widths. On average, 55.4% of the driveways surveyed exceeded the current 25- foot allowance. Across the five neighborhoods, the average driveway width was approximately 27 feet. The proposed 30-foot maximum would more closely reflect existing development patterns while providing sufficient width to accommodate three-car garages and the necessary driveway taper. Based on the survey, the increase would bring the majority of existing driveways into compliance, with only a small portion remaining above the proposed standard. Memorandum to Mayor and City Council October 13, 2026 Page 2 2 The proposed change is intended to better reflect existing residential development and provide a reasonable standard for new construction without broadly increasing driveway widths beyond what is necessary. The City Engineer has evaluated the proposed increase in driveway width and found no adverse stormwater impacts associated with the change. The existing code provisions already account for additional impervious surfaces above the prescribed threshold, and the proposed increase in driveway width does not alter those requirements. CONCLUSION The proposed amendment updates the driveway width standards to better reflect existing development patterns and current residential construction practices. Increasing the maximum width for single-family residential uses from 25 feet to 30 feet would provid e additional flexibility for properties with three-car garages while maintaining a reasonable limitation on driveway width. The proposed change also has no anticipated adverse stormwater impacts. ORDINANCE NO. 2026-04 ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17 ZONING, CHAPTER 17.08, SECTION 17.08.020 – DRIVEWAY REGULATIONS (DRIVEWAY WIDTHS) THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVER FALLS DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. That Chapter 17.08 – General Requirements, Section 17.08.020 – Driveway Regulations of the City of River Falls Municipal Code be amended as follows: A. Driveway Width. Driveway transitions exceeding those shown may be approved by the city engineer for drives entering arterial streets if necessary to accommodate anticipated truck turning movements. Max. Driveway Transition Max. Width at Prop. Line Zoning District Taper Radius Single Drive Combined Drive RS, R-1, C 5’ 5’ 25’ 40’ R-3, B-2, A, MHP, R-2 10’ 10’ 35’ 50’ B-3, I-1, I-2, U, B-1 20’ 20’ 35’ 50’ Max. Driveway Transition Max. Width at Prop. Line Land Use Taper Radius Single Drive Combined Drive Single- and Two-Family 5’ 5’ 30’ 40’ Multi-Family*, Mobile-Home Park** and Commercial 10’ 10’ 35’ 50’ Industrial 20’ 20’ 35’ 50’ *Three or more units **Park entrance drive; individual units shall be considered single family Section 2. Effective date. This ordinance amendment shall take effect from and after its date of publication as provided by law. FOR THE CITY OF RIVER FALLS Alison H. Page, Mayor ATTEST: Adopted: ____________ _____________________________ Published: ____________ Jackie Hanson, Deputy City Clerk 3 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Page and City Council FROM: Kevin Westhuis, Utility Director DATE: October 13 2026 TITLE: RESOLUTION APPROVING WPPI ENERGY AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE LONG-TERM POWER SUPPLY CONTRACT FOR PARTICIPATING MEMBERS _____________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution awarding the WPPI Energy Amendment No. 3 to our long-term existing power supply contract for existing participating members and authorize the City Administrator to execute all necessary documents. BACKGROUND WPPI Energy has requested that each participating member approve an amendment to its Long- Term Power Supply Contract by December 31, 2026. The City of River Falls is a member of WPPI Energy and receives wholesale electric power through WPPI. The proposed amendment would extend the initial term of the City’s existing contract, which is currently scheduled to expire on December 31, 2055. Extending the contract term will allow WPPI Energy to secure and finance new long- term power supply resources necessary to continue providing reliable electric service to River Falls and other participating members at competitive and stable rates. The amendment is necessary to provide WPPI Energy with the ability to acquire additional power supply resources, issue long-term bonds to finance those resources, and make other long- term arrangements necessary to maintain a reliable and cost-effective power supply. Without approval of the amendment, the existing contract will expire on December 31, 2055. For purposes of the amendment, “the Member’s Contract” refers to the Long-Term Power Supply Contract for Participating Members between WPPI Energy and the City of River Falls dated March 14, 1989, as subsequently amended. DISCUSSION The Amendments include the following changes to the Long-Term Contracts for all members: Memorandum to Mayor and City Council October 13, 2026 Page 2 1. Definitions: All capitalized definitional terms used but not otherwise defined in this Amendment shall have the meanings given to those terms in the Member’s Contract. 2. Initial Term and Termination: The first sentence of Section 9(a) of the Member’s Contract is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following: a. This Contract shall take effect upon the date first written above and shall remain in effect for an initial term that ends at midnight on December 31, 2073, and thereafter until terminated by notice as provided in this Section 9(a). 3. Effective Date: This Amendment, upon execution by the Parties, shall take effect as of the Effective Date, provided however, that if, by February 26, 2027, fewer than thirty-four (34) Participating Members have executed an amendment extending the initial terms of their respective Long-Term Contracts to midnight on December 31, 2073, this Amendment shall be null and void and shall have no force and effect. Prior to April 1, 2027, WPPI shall certify in writing to each Participating Member that has executed such an amendment (including the Member) whether this threshold has been met. 4. Miscellaneous: In the event of conflict between the provisions of the Member’s Contract and the provisions of this Amendment, the provisions of this Amendment shall control. Except as specifically set forth herein, no other amendments to the Member’s Contract are being made between the Parties, and all other provisions of the Member’s Contract remain in full force and effect. This Amendment may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original , but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Why a contract extension? WPPI’s revenues under the Long-Term Contracts have been pledged to secure bonds issued to finance ownership of generating units and transmission assets. In addition, WPPI routinely seeks other contractual arrangements to provide its members with stable and low-cost power supply over the long term. WPPI’s power purchase contracts and general business strategies have already seen the impact of the relatively short remaining existing term of the long-term contracts. The all-requirements, long-term power supply agreement between WPPI Energy and all its 51 members, including River Falls Municipal Utilities, is a visible sign of financial stability that allows our joint-action agency to negotiate cost-effective power purchases and access lower-cost power plant financing to meet our community’s needs. The long-term contract of any member that does not approve an Amendment will still expire in 2055. At that time, the member will be responsible for obtaining its power requirements from other sources and WPPI will have no obligation to continue providing power to the member. It is necessary that Participating Members extend the existing terms of the l ong-term contracts to enable WPPI to plan for, obtain, contract for, purchase, and finance new long-term power supply resources, including, but not limited to, new generating plants. The Member wishes that WPPI be able to secure and finance long- term power supply resources so that WPPI is able to continue serving the Member and all other Participating Members reliably and at competitive and stable Memorandum to Mayor and City Council October 13, 2026 Page 3 rates under the long-term contracts over the long term, and WPPI wishes to be able to make new long-term commitments in order to do so. River Falls Municipal Utilities was one of the original founders of WPPI Energy. The model of and decision to develop, join, and support “joint action” and bulk power supply purchasing has been advantageous for our City. Being a member of WPPI Energy has created a stable rate environment for River Falls that businesses can depend on and presents an overall value proposition through competitive rates and high levels of service that residents have come to expect. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS For context, River Falls Municipal Utilities has bought about 10.3 million dollars’ worth of electricity from WPPI each of the past two years. We have sold this electricity for approximately 16.1 million dollars each of these years. Keep in mind that if we do not purchase from WPPI as we have done, we will need to purchase from somewhere. The wholesale power purchases from WPPI will continue to translate into sales for our local non- profit utility that will pay for our day -to-day electric operations, ongoing maintenance, capital expenses, a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) to the city each year ($373,729 in 2025) , and a contribution to a reserve fund for ongoing replacement costs. Wholesale power purchase portfolios need to be diverse and closely managed to not only meet demand but regulated standards. It is vital to the citizens and businesses of River Falls that we as a local Municipal Electric Utility continue to provide stable, reliable, and competitive electric energy pricing. WPPI has met these criteria over the past 46 years and has been a dependable wholesale power provider. CONCLUSION Staff recommend the City of River Falls Common Council approve the WPPI Energy Amendment No. 3 long- term existing power supply contract, extending the initial contract to 2073, and authorizing the City Administrator to execute all necessary documents related. MEMORANDUM TO: All WPPI Energy Members in Wisconsin and Michigan FROM: WPPI Executive Committee – Michael Avanzi George Morrissey Steve Brooks Brian Rhodes Casey Engebretson Jim Stawicki Scott Gald Jill Weiss Melanie Krause Kevin Westhuis Chris Krogman -- and Mike Peters, President and CEO DATE: July 6, 2026 SUBJECT: Amendment of Long Term Power Supply Contracts I. The Amendment. WPPI requests that, prior to December 31, 2026, each of WPPI’s members approve an amendment (“Amendment”) to their existing Long Term Power Supply Contracts (each, a “Long Term Contract”). Without action, all of the Long Term Contracts will expire on or before December 31, 2055. As described below, the Amendments are necessary so that WPPI has the ability to acquire new power supply resources, issue long-term bonds to finance the costs of these resources, and make other arrangements to continue to reliably provide power at competitive and stable rates for its members over the long term. The Amendment extends the initial term of the Long Term Contracts to expire on December 31, 2073.1 II. Timing. The Amendments will not be effective unless at least 34 of WPPI’s members approve an extension of the term of their Long Term Contract to December 31, 2073. The final 1 As in 2015, the process to address the contracts of WPPI’s Iowa members will be slightly different than the process for Wisconsin and Michigan members due to Iowa state law requirements limiting the term of municipal contracts to 40 years. Consequently, the Iowa members will be asked to enter into agreements resulting in 40-year contract terms initially, with the expectation that those contracts will be modified again in approximately seven years to match the Wisconsin and Michigan members’ extended contract terms. July 6, 2026 Page 2 deadline for action is February 26, 2027. If fewer than 34 members approve and execute their respective Amendment, all of the Amendments will be null and void. However, we would greatly appreciate it if all members are able to take action and return executed documents to WPPI by December 31, 2026. III. Procedure. The Amendment must be approved by each member’s governing body. For those members with a utility commission charged with management of the utility, the utility commission should first formally recommend approval of the Amendment to the ultimate governing body. The enclosed individualized resolutions should be used by commissions and governing bodies for this purpose. WPPI’s bond counsel will require an opinion from each member’s attorney that the Amendment has been duly approved and executed on behalf of the member and is enforceable in accordance with its terms, and WPPI will provide members with similar opinions from WPPI’s attorney. These opinions are similar to the opinions that were given on the original Long Term Contracts and previous amendments. A form member attorney opinion for this purpose is enclosed and should be reviewed as soon as possible by your attorney, along with the Amendment and resolutions. It is important that all questions your community decision makers have about the Amendment are addressed. WPPI will be happy to assist in this effort; please contact Jake Oelke, Senior Vice President of Member Relations, Communications, & Services (608-834- 4536 or joelke@wppienergy.org) or Lauri Morehart, Vice President of Member Relations (608-834-4571 or lmorehart@wppienergy.org). All questions on the legal documents should be addressed by telephone or e-mail to Mike Rausch, Assistant General Counsel (608-834-4526 or mrausch@wppienergy.org), or Tom Hanrahan, General Counsel (608-834-4558 or thanrahan@wppienergy.org), at WPPI. Following approval of the applicable resolutions, please have the following sent to the attention of Mike Rausch, Assistant General Counsel, at WPPI using the provided envelope:  At least one (1) original of all resolutions executed on behalf of the governing body and, if applicable, the utility commission;  At least two (2) originals of the Amendment executed on behalf of the member; and  At least one (1) original of the required opinion from the member’s attorney. WPPI will return to each member one fully executed original of the Amendment and one original opinion from WPPI’s attorney. As set forth in the Amendment text, prior to July 6, 2026 Page 3 April 1, 2027, WPPI will also certify in writing to each member that has executed an Amendment whether or not at least 34 members have approved an extension of the term of their Long Term Contract to December 31, 2073. IV. Reasons to Extend the Long Term Contract. WPPI’s revenues under the Long Term Contracts have been pledged to secure bonds issued to finance ownership of generating units and transmission assets. In addition, WPPI routinely seeks other long-term contractual arrangements to allow WPPI to continue to reliably serve members at stable and competitive rates. Without extension of the Long Term Contracts, WPPI will be restricted in its ability to finance and acquire new generating and transmission assets, and will seek to meet its power supply obligations to members through contracts with increasingly shorter-term purchases. Such shorter-term purchases could lead to greater cost variability. If at least 34 of WPPI’s members extend their Long Term Contracts, the Long Term Contract of any other member that does not approve an Amendment will still expire on its current expiration date. Prior to the contract’s current expiration date, a member that does not extend will be obligated to continue all-requirements power purchases at the same rate as other members, including costs of projects to serve other members after the non- extending member’s current term expires. There will be no right to power or support services after such expiration. A member whose Long Term Contract has expired will continue to be a member of WPPI, unless it elects to formally withdraw from WPPI. If WPPI dissolves in the future and sells its assets, a member not taking power will be entitled to a percentage share of the proceeds of such a sale, after payment of all liabilities, based on a ratio determined by the kilowatt-hours purchased by the member from WPPI divided by the total kilowatt-hours purchased by all members over WPPI’s life. Because such a member will no longer be purchasing power from WPPI, the member’s proportional interest in WPPI’s assets will decline over time after the expiration of their Long Term Contract. Also, a member that is not taking power will have no right to the benefits of WPPI’s reserve funds, including the rate stabilization fund, after expiration of its Long Term Contract. Fundamentally, a Long Term Contract extension will enable a member, through WPPI, to continue to own a share of generating resources and a well-diversified power supply portfolio, while receiving services that allow member utilities to operate efficiently and successfully for the benefit of their customers. RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING WPPI ENERGY AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE LONG TERM POWER SUPPLY CONTRACT FOR PARTICIPATING MEMBERS WHEREAS, the City of River Falls (the “Member”) is a member of WPPI Energy (“WPPI”) and, like all other WPPI members, takes long-term all-requirements electric service from WPPI pursuant to a long-term power supply contract (each, a “Long Term Contract”); and WHEREAS, the Long Term Contract between the Member and WPPI is that certain Long Term Power Supply Contract for Participating Members dated as of March 14, 1989, as amended (the “Member’s Contract”); and WHEREAS, the current term of the Member’s Contract and each other Long Term Contract will expire on or before December 31, 2055; and WHEREAS, WPPI’s revenues under the Long Term Contracts have been pledged to secure the bonds issued by WPPI to finance ownership of WPPI’s generating units and transmission assets; and WHEREAS, it is necessary that WPPI members extend the existing terms of the Long Term Contracts in order to enable WPPI to plan for, obtain, contract for, purchase and finance new long-term power supply resources, including, but not limited to, new generating plants; and WHEREAS, the Member desires that WPPI be able to secure and finance new long term power supply resources so that WPPI is able to continue serving the Member and all other members reliably and at competitive and stable rates under the Long Term Contracts over the long term and WPPI wishes to be able to make new long-term commitments in order to be able to do so; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to extend the term of the Member’s Contract, as set forth in the amendment referred to in the caption of this Resolution (the “Amendment”); and WHEREAS, the River Falls Utility Advisory Board has recommended that the City approve and execute the Amendment; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, be it resolved by the River Falls Common Council: 1. That the Amendment, the form of which has been presented to the River Falls Common Council, is hereby approved; 2. That the Mayor and the City Clerk are directed to execute and deliver the Amendment to WPPI on behalf of the Member to be in substantially the form presented to the River Falls Common Council. The Mayor and City Clerk and other appropriate City officials, including the City Attorney, also are directed to take all other actions on behalf of the Member as may be necessary to effectuate the Amendment, subject to the requirement of Section 3 of the Amendment, which provides that if, by February 26, 2027, fewer than thirty-four (34) WPPI Participating Members approve an amendment extending the terms of their respective Long Term Contracts to midnight on December 31, 2073, the Amendment shall be null and void and shall have no force and effect; 3. That the Member agrees to be bound by the terms of the Amendment as executed by the Member. Introduced by Mayor Alison H. Page Moved by _________________________________________ Seconded by ______________________________________ Passed by the River Falls Common Council on the 13th day of October, 2026, and submitted to the Mayor and City Clerk on the 13th day of October, 2026. Approved this 13th day of October, 2026. Alison H. Page, Mayor Jackie Hanson, Deputy City Clerk State of Wisconsin) ) ss County of Pierce) I, Jackie Hanson, Deputy City Clerk of the City of River Falls, Wisconsin, hereby certify that I have compared the above Resolution with the original instrument on file in my office and that the same is a true, complete and correct copy of said document. IN WITNESS HEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Corporation Seal of the City of River Falls, Wisconsin, this 13th day of October, 2026. Deputy City Clerk Jackie Hanson Page 1 of 2 RIVER FALLS AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO LONG TERM POWER SUPPLY CONTRACT FOR PARTICIPATING MEMBERS This Amendment No. 3 to Long Term Power Supply Contract for Participating Members (this “Amendment”), dated as of _________________, 202__ (the “Effective Date”), is made by and between WPPI Energy, a municipal electric compa ny (“WPPI”), and the City of River Falls (the “Member”). WPPI and the Member are sometimes re ferred to in this Amendment individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.” RECITALS A. The Member is a member of WPPI and, like all other Participating Members, takes long- term all-requirements electric service from WPPI pursuant to a long-term power supply contract (each, a “Long Term Contract”). B. In this Amendment, the term “the Member’s Contract” refers to the Long Term Power Supply Contract for Participating Members between WPPI and the Member dated as of March 14, 1989 (as subsequently amended), the current initial te rm of which will expire immediately following December 31, 2055. C. WPPI's revenues under the Long Term Contracts have been pledged to secure the bonds issued by WPPI to finance ownership of WPPI’s generating units and transmission assets. D. It is necessary that Partic ipating Members extend the ex isting terms of the Long Term Contracts in order to enable WPPI to plan for, obtain, contract for, purchase, and finance new long-term power supply resources, including, but not limited to, new generating plants. E. The Member wishes that WPPI be able to secure and finance long-term power supply resources so that WPPI is able to continue serv ing the Member and all ot her Participating Members reliably and at competitive and stable rates unde r the Long Term Contracts over the long term, and WPPI wishes to be able to make new long-term commitments in order to do so. F. The Parties desire to further amend the Memb er’s Contract on the terms and conditions set forth in this Amendment to extend the initial term of the Member’s Contract. AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, which are incorporated into and made a part of this Amendment, the promises contained in this Amendment and the Member’s Contract, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: 1. Definitions. All capitalized de finitional terms used but not otherwise defined in this Amendment shall have the meanings given to those terms in the Member's Contract. 2. Initial Term and Termination. The first sentence of Section 9(a) of the Member’s Contract is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following: This Contract shall take effect upon the date first written above and Page 2 of 2 RIVER FALLS shall remain in effect for an initial term that ends at midnight on December 31, 2073, and thereafter until terminated by notice as provided in this Section 9(a). 3. Effective Date. This Amendment, upon execution by the Parties, shall take effect as of the Effective Date, provided however, that if, by February 26, 2027, fewer than thirty-four (34) Participating Members have executed an amendment extending the initial terms of their respective Long Term Contracts to midnight on December 31, 2073, this Amendment shall be null and void and shall have no force and effect. Prior to April 1, 2027, WPPI shall certify in writing to each Participating Member that has executed such an amendment (including the Member) whether this threshold has been met. 4. Miscellaneous. In the event of conflict between the provisions of the Member’s Contract and the provisions of this Amendment, the provisions of this Amendment shall control. Except as specifically set forth herein, no other amendments to the Member’s Contract are being made between the Parties, and all other provisi ons of the Member’s C ontract remain in full force and effect. This Amendment may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, WPPI and the Member have duly approved and executed this Amendment as of the Effective Date. WPPI ENERGY By: ___________________________________ Name: ___________________________________ Title: ___________________________________ By: ___________________________________ Name: ___________________________________ Title: ___________________________________ CITY OF RIVER FALLS By: ___________________________________ Mayor, Alison H. Page By: ___________________________________ By: ___________________________________ Chair, River Falls Utility Advisory Board Deputy City Clerk, Jackie Hanson 4 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Page and City Council FROM: Todd Nickleski, City Engineer DATE: October 13, 2026 TITLE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE CEDAR ST IMPROVEMENTS & LAMETTI INTERCEPTOR REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution approving a construction contract with Total Excavating for $275,907.80 to replace a segment of the Lametti Interceptor Sewer and a portion of the West Cedar Street Sanitary Sewer. BACKGROUND The Lametti Interceptor Sewer conveys wastewater from the northern half of the City along the west bank of the Kinnikinic River. The portion of the Lametti Interceptor from the northeast corner of the City Station apartments to approximately the west side of St. Croix Street is scheduled to be replaced in Fall 2027. This pipe is currently undersized and exhibits extreme groundwater infiltration that unnecessarily causes increased hydraulic loading to the wastewater treatment plant. DISCUSSION On July 28, 2026, the City of River Falls Common Council approved a Specific Implementation Plan and Development Agreement (DA) for The Creamery at Cedar, a mixed-use development consisting of a brewery/taproom, event space, short term apartment rentals, and an outdoor patio overlooking the Kinnickinnic River. The segment of the Lametti Interceptor adjacent to The Creamery at Cedar and a segment of sanitary sewer adjacent to Cedar Street , both lay partially within an easement through the development property. The DA committed River Falls to replace the Lametti Interceptor Sewer segment adjacent to the development and relocate the existing Cedar Street sanitary from its current location on the development property into the Cedar Street Right of Way. The segment of the Lametti Interceptor sewer to be replaced and the West Cedar Street sanitary sewer to be relocated are shown below: Memorandum to Mayor and City Council October 13, 2026 Page 2 Replacing this segment of the Lametti Interceptor sewer in 2026 prior to (or concurrently with) the proposed development will minimize sewer construction costs and ensure Fall 2027 Lametti interceptor replacement will not cause significant disturbance to The Creamery at Cedar. Relocating the existing sanitary sewer serving Cedar Street into the public right of way will allow this development to occur, noting this segment of sewer is in very poor condition and would require repair or replacement soon regardless of a development project. To complete this work and minimize conflicts with private construction of The Creamery at Cedar, the City contracted with Auth Consulting and Associates (AC/a) to prepare construction documents and perform bidding services to complete this work. Bids were opened on October 5, 2026 and 4 bids were received from qualified bidders by the 2:00pm bid time as shown below. All bidders were deemed qualified to perform this work as indicated in the attached AC/a Bid Award Recommendation Letter. Memorandum to Mayor and City Council October 13, 2026 Page 2 Contractor Bid Total Total Excavating & Grading, LLC $275,907.80 Albrightson Excavating, Inc $302,346.94 HAAS Sons, Inc $351,356.41 A1 Excavating LLC $443,345.00 FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION Sanitary sewer relocation on Cedar Street will be funded by TID 14 as outlined in the Development Agreement and improvements associated with the Lametti Interceptor replacement shall be funded by the wastewater utility, noting this work was scheduled to occur in 2027 regardless of this private development. This total project cost also includes $10,220.00 for new pavement on West Cedar Street as a roadway patch. If future cul-de-sac construction occurs in 2027, no new asphalt pavement will be placed on West Cedar Street and a temporary roadway patch utilizing City-owned asphalt millings will be installed as a temporary driving surface reducing this total project cost. CONCLUSION Staff recommend City Council award the construction contract for these Cedar St Improvements and Lametti Interceptor Replacement to Total Excavating for $275,907.80. Sources Amount Uses Amount TID 14 $65,146.51 Cedar St. Sanitary Sewer Improvements $65,146.51 Wastewater Utility $208,761.29 Lametti Interceptor $208,761.29 Total Sources $275,907.80 Total Uses $275,907.80 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE CEDAR ST IMPROVEMENTS & LAMETTI INTERCEPTOR REPLACEMENT WHEREAS, public sanitary sewer (The Lametti Interceptor) adjacent to the Kinnickinnic River and Parcel ID 276010600100 is scheduled for replacement in 2027; and WHEREAS, public sanitary sewer serving West Cedar Street currently exists in an easement on Parcel ID 276010600100; and WHEREAS, the City of River Falls approved a Specific Implementation Plan (Resolution 7106) and Development Agreement (Resolution 7107) for a proposed development (Development) on Parcel ID 276010600100 entitled The Creamery at Cedar; and WHEREAS, replacement of the public sanitary sewer (The Lametti Interceptor) adjacent to the Development along the Kinnickinnic River prior to, or concurrently with , the Development construction will be more cost effective than replacing this segment of sewer after the Development construction is complete; and WHEREAS, relocation of the public sanitary sewer on the Development property serving West Cedar Street is necessary to facilitate the Development construction; and WHEREAS, bids were solicited for the west Cedar St Improvements & Lametti Interceptor Replacement in accordance with S tate and City requirements and were opened on Monday, October 5 th; and WHEREAS, the low bid for the Cedar Street Improvements & Lametti Interceptor Replacement was submitted by Total Excavating, LLC in the amount of $275,907.80; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , the River Falls Common Council award the Cedar St Improvements & Lametti I nterceptor replacement contract to Total Excavating & Grading and authorize the City Administrator to sign construction contracts for the same. Dated this 13th day of October 2026. __________________________ Alison H. Page, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Jackie Hanson, Deputy City Clerk 5 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Page and City Council FROM: Amy White, Community Services Director/City Clerk DATE: October 13, 2026 TITLE: RESOLUTION APPROVING INDIVISIBLE RIVER FALLS REQUEST FOR NOISE CONTROL EXEMPTION FOR SPECIAL EVENT RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve the resolution for Indivisible River Falls request for noise control exemption for special event. BACKGROUND The City Council adopted a Special Event Policy on March 24, 2026. The policy specifies that Council approval is required for any ordinance exceptions. DISCUSSION Indivisible River Falls submitted an application to hold a rally in Veteran’s Park on October 17, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. that will include a band performance. The band will use the band shell with amplification. Temporary electrical service will also be arranged, with associated costs billed to Indivisible River Falls. The application has been reviewed by staff and approved. Loud and Unnecessary Noise Prohibited Exemption Request This event involves a request by Indivisible River Falls to grant an exemption to Section 8.28.020 of the Municipal Code: Loud and Unnecessary Noise Prohibited. CONCLUSION Consider the resolution related to Indivisible River Falls’ request for an exemption to the noise ordinance. RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING INDIVISIBLE RIVER FALLS REQUEST FOR NOISE CONTROL EXEMPTION FOR SPECIAL EVENT WHEREAS, Indivisible River Falls intends to hold the following events: Rally in Veteran’s Park on October 17, 2026; and WHEREAS, Indivisible River Falls is requesting an exemption to Section 8.28.020 of the Municipal Code to allow the use of loudspeaker and amplified sound in Veteran’s Park during the events; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Common Council of the City of River Falls hereby approves the request for the exemption to the noise control ordinance for the following events: Rally in Veteran’s Park on October 17, 2026 as outlined in the special event application Dated this 13th day of October, 2026. Alison H. Page, Mayor ATTEST: Jackie Hanson, Deputy City Clerk City of River SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION /HZLV6W River Falls, WI 54022 715-425-09 VSHFLDOHYHQWV@rfcity.org Applicant Information Name: E-mail: Organization: Address: (Street / PO Box, City, State, Zip Code) Event Information Private? (YHQW/RFDWLRQ Proposed Start Time: Proposed End Time: Dateof Event Take'own: Number of Staff Working: If yes, provide amounts: Event Title: Date of Event: Estimated Number of Attendees: Date of Event Setup: Is the event: Public? Will admission fees be required? %ULHI'HVFULSWLRQRI(YHQW Event Marketing (Please describe how the event will be marketed): Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Will alcohol be served/sold" Will food be served/sold? Will items or services be sold? Will there be fireworkV? Is this a run/walk/bike evenW" Is this a block party? ,VWKLVDSDUDGH" Proof of insurance and affidavit of applicant attached? Yes No If yes, see Appendix A If yes, see Appendix B If yes, see Appendix B ,f yes, see Appendix C If yes, fill out first page and Appendix D ,f yes, fill out first page and Appendix E ,I\HVILOORXWILUVWSDJHDQG$SSHQGL[) Needed if filling out A, B, or C. See Appendix *. 3KRQH Page 1 <HV 1R Nancy Sander nncysn@gmail.com Indivisible River Falls 2624885247 2805 Meadows Dr River Falls, WI 54022 Rally Veteran's Park 10/17/26 10:30 AM 100 12:30 PM 10/17/26 ✔ 10 no Music and speeches/rally Work of mouth ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Site Plan Please attach a supplemental document or draw the following information below: An outline of the entire event area The location of fencing, barriers and/or barricades. Indicate any removable fencing for emergency access The provision of minimum twenty-foot (20’) emergency access lanes to and/or through the event venue The location of first aid facilities The location of all stages, platforms, scaffolding, bleachers, grandstands, canopies, tents, portable toilets, booths, beer gardens, cooking areas, trash containers and dumpsters, and other temporary structures A detail or close-up of the food booth/truck configurations and identification of all vendors cooking with flammable gases or barbecue grills Generator locations and/or sources of electricity Placement of vehicles and/or trailers Exit locations of outdoor events that are fences and/or locations within tents and tent structures Identification of all event components that meet accessibility standards Other related event components not listed above (e.g. parking). Drawing (or attach supplement): Page 2 Security Plan Have you hired a licensed professional security company for the event? Yes No Name: E-mail: Organization: Phone: Address: (Street / PO Box, City, State, Zip Code) 'escribe your security plan including crowd control, internal security or venue safety. Will street closing be required? Yes No If yes, please describe below. Sanitation/Recycling Are there onsite restrooms? Yes No Details on number of stools/urinals for both men and women, as well as number of sinks. Yes No Phone: Will portable toilets be required?  Name of provider: Number of regular and ADA accessible: Number of trash cans: Dumpsters: Recycling Containers: Page 3 ✔ We have 12 people designated for security and saftey. They will have yellow vests. There will not be that many people. ✔ ✔ Any business on Main street has bathrooms! ✔ Entertainment and Related Activities Yes No Are there any musical entertainment features related to your event? If yes, describe below. Include number of stages, number of bands/performers (including band name and music type), scheduled playing times, etc. Details: Yes No Will sound amplification be used? Yes No Will your event include the use of any signs, banners, decoration, or special lighting? If yes, please describe. Details: Other City Services Requested All requests for City assistance in the form of equipment, facilities, personnel, and other assistance shall be on a case-by-case basis. Do you need additional electricity? Yes No Do you need barricades, traffic cones, of fencing? Yes No Do you need picnic tables? Yes No Will you be using a City owned shelter or building? Yes No Would you like to request anything else from the City? Yes No If yes to any of the above questions, please describe what you are requesting from the City. Page 4 ✔ We will have a very small band others will provide the music for one hour or so and a PA system. ✔ ✔ We will have signs and banners. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ We need the electricity in the small band shell TURNED ON before the event on Saturday, October 20th. THANK YOU SO MUCH! 6 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Page and City Council FROM: Adam Martinson, Project Manager Erica Ellefson, Public Works Manager DATE: October 13, 2026 TITLE: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REPAIR OF DAMAGED STORMWATER PIPE AND BANK STABILIZATION UNDER THE SOUTH MAIN STREET BRIDGE RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution approving a proposal from Total Excavating & Grading to repair damaged storm sewer and perform bank stabilization in the amount of $87,789. BACKGROUND The South Main Street bridge was constructed in 1982 and remains a critical component of our transportation infrastructure carrying vehicular and pedestrian traffic over the South Fork of the Kinnikinnick River . In 2020, a historic flooding event damaged stormwater infrastructure and caused embankment erosion adjacent to the southern bridge abutment. DISCUSSION Bridge inspection reports identified the failed storm sewer may be contributing to accelerated streambank erosion on the south slope of the bridge and should be replaced to prevent additional erosion and rip rap should be placed adjacent to the bridge abutment to mitigate scour damage to the concrete abutment. City staff solicited quotes from Total Excavating & Grading, Albrightson Excavating Inc, Pember Companies, American Express Transport, and A1 Excavating. Total Excavating was the only contractor who submitted a quote for the repairs. Staff believe the proposal received is a fair price for the complexity of repair work needed. The quote includes removal of damaged stormwater pipe, installation of reinforced concrete pipe (RCP), RCP endwall, erosion control, tree removal, site restoration, and of rip rap installed along the embankment under the bridge, FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION Attached is the submitted proposal which breaks the cost into two sections. The Rip Rap section is proposed to be funded by the general fund streets maintenance budget , and the Storm Pipe repairs are proposed to be funded by the stormwater utility. Memorandum to Mayor and City Council October 13, 2026 Page 2 CONCLUSION Staff recommend City Council award the proposal for repair of the damaged stormwater pipe and bank stabilization under the South Main Street bridge to Total Excavating & Grading in the amount of $87,789 and authorizes the City Administrator to execute the quote for services. Southern view of the riverbank under the South Main Bridge Sources Amount Uses Amount General Fund – Streets Maintenance $42,499 Total Excavating & Grading $87,789 Stormwater Fund $45,290 Total Sources $87,789 Total Uses $87,789 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REPAIR OF DAMAGED STORMWATER PIPE AND BANK STABILIZATION UNDER THE SOUTH MAIN STREET BRIDGE WHEREAS, the 2026 bridge inspection report identified failed storm sewer may be contributing to accelerated streambank erosion on the south slope of the South Main Street bridge; and WHEREAS, rip rap should be placed adjacent to the bridge abutment to mitigate scour damage to the concrete abutment; and WHEREAS, the City of River Falls solicited proposals to repair the damaged stormwater pipe and bank stabilization under the South Main Street bridge from five qualified contractors; and WHEREAS, Total Excavating & Grading submitted the only proposal for $87,789; and WHEREAS, Engineering and Public Works Department staff have reviewed the proposal and determined it to be acceptable; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the River Falls Common Council award the proposal to Total Excavating & Grading for the repair of the damaged stormwater pipe and bank stabilization under the South Main Street Bridge and authorize the City Administrator to enter into an agreement for the same. Dated this 13 th day of October 2026. __________________________ Alison H. Page, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Jackie Hanson, Deputy City Clerk Administrator’s Report October 27, 6:30 p.m. – Council Meeting November 10, 6:30 p.m. – Council Meeting COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Ensure sustained (re)development of the city from the prospect stage through construction • Brookgreen – Occupancy granted for Buildings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and Clubhouse. Buildings 7-10 are under construction. • Oak Hill – 1 permit issued, 2 COs issued. • The Preserve – 0 permits issued, 2 COs issued. • Thompson Heights – 0 permits issued, 1 CO issued. • Wildflower Meadows – 11 permits issued • Plan Commission reviewed a revised ordinance relating to driveway width at their September meeting and forwarded it to Council with a favorable recommendation. Kinnickinnic River Corridor Plan Phase I • Senator Baldwin included the Kinni Corridor Project design funding in her list for 2027 congressionally directed spending initiatives. We’ll know more later this year if it advances. Library renovations • The majority of the library remodel is complete including renovation of the “solarium” and some additional work on the basement meeting rooms. Fire Station Remodel • The new apparatus bay is expected to be available to store equipment within the next two months. After equipment can be moved, work will commence on the existing fire station. Innovation Center Expansion • In September 2026, the City and River Falls Economic Development Corporation was awarded a $2,195,204 grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to expand the Innovation Center. Glen Park Phase II • Staff is working to determine next steps for implementing Phase 2 of the Glen Park Master Plan. Downtown Project • The Safe Streets for All Implementation Grant application has been submitted for a downtown reconstruction project, and we expect to be notified in Fall 2026 if that grant application is successful. Conservation and Parks Division • Summer Recreation Programming has wrapped up for the 2026 season. Programs, including youth baseball, soccer, flag football, and variety of mini-camps, saw over 1,100 participants. • The Glen Park Pool and Splash Pad are now closed for 2026. The pool recorded over 10,000 visitors and swimming lessons served 287 participants. • Staff will be planting 290 trees throughout the City – in both boulevards and parks - to continue replacing canopy lost to EAB. BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED Permit Type SEPTEMBER YTD Permit Value SEPTEMBER Permit Value YTD Building Permits 23 213 $3,713,650 $49,523,880 New Home Permits 13 67 $3,035,000 $17,106,000 7 Locust Street design • Roadway design is ongoing and expected to be completed in October 2026. The project will provide a looped watermain connection to the Oak Hill subdivision and a roadway and multi-use trail connection from Apollo Road to West Locust Street (adjacent to the School District Bus Garage). The project is anticipated to go before Council upon design completion to request authorization to proceed with the project. Stewardship of Public Infrastructure • The 2026 Mill and Overlay project was completed in September. City staff prepared a grant application and the City was awarded a Wisconsin Local Roads Improvement Grant for $50,000 to support this project. Mapping • Map of available sites for development • Map of active development projects map POLICE DEPARTMENT Training • September 9-11th – CIB Conference – Tricia Traynor • September 10-11th – Search Warrants, Affidavits & the Development of Probable Cause – Inv Thomas • September 16-18th – FTO Basic with Field Training Solutions – Ofc Horn • September 16th – ERU Training – Sgt Walker, Sgt Rudesill, Ofc Fairbairn, Ofc M. Miller, Ofc Amaro • September 23rd – In-House Training – Sgt Hokkanen, Sgt Anderson, Sgt Walker, Inv Thomas, Ofc Jensen, Ofc Kober, Ofc Fleischhacker, Ofc Olson, Ofc Perry, Ofc Amaro FIRE DEPARTMENT Run Volume In September 2026, we responded to a total of 31 calls for service, which compares to 29 calls for the same period in 2025. Year to date: 2026 = 305 calls; 2025 = 282 calls. Activities/Highlights • Completed 176 fire inspections in September, bringing our 2026 annual inspections total to 969. o For the second year in a row, we have successfully completed all our annual inspection in a 12- month (Oct 1, 2025 - Sept 30, 2026) period • Participated in several 9/11 remembrance events on September 11 in recognition of the 25th anniversary: o City Council Meeting - 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Proclamation (Thank You!!) o Fire Station 9/11 Flag Display o Travis Manion 9/11 Heroes Run - Glen Park o 343 Run - Highway 94 • Held our annual Fire Department Open House with a great turnout from the community. o Raised $417 for the River Falls Food Pantry. • Kicked off Fire Safety Education in River Falls elementary schools o Began our annual fire safety education program, which visits each elementary school and provides age-appropriate fire safety education to students from Pre-K through 5th grade. o This is a significant effort and one of the most important fire prevention and community education programs we provide. • Invisible Wounds Project - Ride Against Suicide o Provided a joint River Falls Police Department and Fire Department escort for the Invisible Wounds Project as they held their Ride Against Suicide on September 23 UTILITIES Electric • Crews have started installing equipment and preparing cable for the Division St. feeder extension. This will solve the outage problems in Highview Meadows. Phase two will take place next year. This year is from Hwy 65 overpass to the tunnel under Division St. Customer Service • Customer Service staff began the disconnection process by sending disconnection letters on September 9 to 181 residential customers and 10 businesses with a past due balance of $250.00 or more. • Outbound reminder calls were made to 127 customers on September 15. In addition, 61 text messages were sent September 18 as a final form of communication prior to disconnection. • A total of seven disconnections took place on September 21, with four additional disconnections taking place on September 22, 28 and 29 for failure to pay on a payment arrangement. There were 63 payment arrangements established prior to disconnection day to avoid disconnections and provide more time to pay off the past due utilities balance. • Customer Service scheduled 32 service requests for the water department. Of those, 13 were water meter exchanges. • There were 172 new utility service requests to process during the late part of August to early part of September. Of these, 135 were new tenants moving into River Falls for the start of the 2026-2027 school year. Water/Wastewater department • Mound Reservoir: The reservoir was drained and inspected by Lane Tank. SEH also completed a structural condition review and will provide an updated report. Lane Tank will submit its inspection report to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) once completed. • Sycamore Water Tower: The tower was drained and inspected by Lane Tank. Lane Tank will submit its inspection report to WDNR once completed. • Water Valve V546: Bettendorf and City crews repaired Water Valve V546, which feeds the watermain crossing the Kinnickinnic River. This repair will complete a loop that has been out of service. However, the line may be susceptible to freezing during the winter, which could result in additional operational issues. 10 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Page and City Council Members FROM: Scot Simpson, City Administrator DATE: October 13, 2026 TITLE: COUNCIL DISCUSSION: TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTERS INTRODUCTION A new business item has been added to the October 13 agenda titled “Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers”. This discussion is intended to provide the City Council with an opportunity to discuss whether the City of River Falls should consider a temporary moratorium on data center development within City limits . The request follows the approved practice of adding agenda items by councilmembers in accordance with the Council’s bylaws. BACKGROUND A request was brought forward by Councilmember Downing, with support from Councilmembers Abdouch and Page, to place the discussion of a temporary data center moratorium on the Council agenda. The purpose of the discussion is to determine whether the Council would like staff to undertake additional work related to data centers, which may include conducting further research, developing options and potential parameters for a temporary moratorium, or preparing a proposed temporary moratorium for future Council consideration. No temporary moratorium is being presented for adoption as part of this agenda item. DISCUSSION Moratoriums In the land-use context, a moratorium is a temporary pause on specified development approvals or activities. Its purpose is generally to preserve the status quo while a municipality studies an emerging issue and determines whether new or amended regulations are appropriate. A moratorium therefore generally has three components: • Temporary: It has a defined end point rather than permanently prohibiting a use. • Targeted: It identifies the activities, applications, land uses or geographic areas affected. • Purpose-driven: The municipality identifies work it intends to complete during the pause, such as studying infrastructure impacts or amending its zoning ordinance. Memorandum to Mayor and City Council October 13, 2026 Page 2 Statutory Considerations Wis. Stat. § 66.1002 defines a “development moratorium” as a moratorium on rezoning or approving subdivisions or other land divisions by plat or certified survey map under Chapter 236. A moratorium within that definition must satisfy the statute’s eligibility and findings requirements. Any moratorium must also identify the problem, corrective actions, affected area, and justified duration, and exempt activities having no or only slight impact on the identified problem. A public hearing with published notice at least 30 days beforehand is required. The moratorium ’s duration must relate to the time needed to address the problem and may not exceed 12 months, with one extension of up to six months if necessary. Cities also possess zoning authority under Wis. Stat. § 62.23(7)(am) and general governmental powers under Wis. Stat. § 62.11(5), subject to applicable state limitations. The City Attorney should evaluate the legal authority and procedures for any proposed moratorium based on its scope and the approvals affected, including its treatment of previously submitted applications. Mann Valley as a Potential Location Mann Valley was planned to attract large-scale industrial developers seeking large, contiguous sites. It is currently the only area within City limits with at least 50 acres of developable land. The Mann Valley plan allows for a potential lot size of approximately 165 acres, with lots totaling more than 200 acres. Water, sewer, roadway, utility and fiber infrastructure, along with access to STH 35 through the Radio Road interchange, support this intended use. Electrical transmission access is also a site requirement for industrial developers with large power demands. Staff initially identified an ability to serve approximately 5 to 10 MW in Mann Valley, depending on the type of electrical load. Serving demand a t the scale proposed by the smallest of the hyperscale data centers under consideration in Wisconsin would require access to transmission infrastructure operating at 345 kilovolts (kV), along with major electrical improvements to provide the necessary capacity. Other Potential Development Areas While Mann Valley is the primary existing location for any type of large-scale industrial development, it is not necessarily the only area in or around River Falls that could be evaluated for a project of that scale. There are large parcels or open areas that exist near the City, including properties near existing City utilities and regional electric transmission infrastructure. Data Centers The Wisconsin Policy Forum report Grounding a Charged Debate: Data Centers in Wisconsin supplements this memo by providing additional context on data center development in Wisconsin and its implications for municipalities. This memorandum does not duplicate the statewide policy considerations addressed in the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s report. Instead, this memorandum focuses on circumstances specific to River Falls that are relevant to the narrower question of whether a temporary moratorium is warranted. If Council directs staff to prepare a temporary moratorium or other data center regulations, clearly defining “data center” will help establish which uses are affected. An overly broad definition could inadvertently extend those requirements to businesses, hospitals, UWRF, financial institutions, or other organizations that maintain servers for their own operations. Project Badger Case Study Project Overview The City’s evaluation of Mann Valley as a potential site for a data center was not limited to a general overview of site readiness. In late 2023 , staff began discussions with stakeholders related to a proposed hyperscale data center campus (Project Badger). Project Badger involved Rowan Digital Infrastructure, a developer that constructs data center buildings and the infrastructure needed to serve them, who then leases the facilities to large technology operators. Although the City received a project termination letter on January 28, 2026, the evaluation produced additional information about the property, electrical infrastructure requirements, costs, and development schedule (see Figure 1 for more information). Figure 1 Project Badger Data and Projections Metric Value City Total Equalized Value (2026) $2.3 billion City Median Household Income (2025) $83,090 % Change in Billions of Gallons of Water Pumped by RFMU (2000 to 2025) -1.68% Data Center Developer Rowan Digital Infrastructure Data Center Size (MW) First Phase: 100 MW; Full Power: 315 MW Proposed Land Purchase Price ~$24.4 million Proposed Development Acreage 195 acres Approximate Data Center Capital Investment $500 million* Approximate Data Center Local Tax Revenue $2 million annually Peak Construction Jobs 600+ Ongoing Job Creation 20-50 Located in a Tax Increment District? Yes Based on projections discussed with Rowan Digital Infrastructure *does not include investment into equipment The proposal initially involved approximately 160 acres in Lot 2 of Mann Valley and later expanded to approximately 195 acres across Lots 1 and 2. The proposed land purchase price increased from $20 million to approximately $24.4 million as the additional land was incorporated . These were discussed transaction terms; no land sale was completed. The project contemplated increasing electrical capacity from approximately 100 MW in an initial phase to approximately 315 MW at full development. The number and size of buildings remained dependent on available power, the eventual customer’s requirements, and final site design. The project did not proceed to the site submittal phase and evaluation. Evaluation Process Project Badger undertook significant due diligence to evaluate whether the Mann Valley property location could support the proposed development ’s electric demands. This included an electric study and facilities study. Electric Feasibility and Facilities Studies The electric capacity review proceeded in two principal stages. The System Impact Study evaluated whether the proposed demand could be served reliably and identified potential improvements to the transmission system, which carries electricity over high -voltage lines. A Facilities Study then developed more detailed information about the equipment, layout, estimated cost, and schedule for a selected connection option. The System Impact Study was completed in April 2025 at a cost of nearly $100,000, paid by Project Badger. The study identified two options for reliably serving the proposed 315 MW demand: a connection to the existing 345 kV transmission line, initially estimated at approximately $55.5 million. On July 3, 2025, Project Badger paid $250,000 for the Facilities Study. The Facilities Study estimated approximately $ 80 million in substation and transmission connections. Water/Wastewater Staff research estimated potential water use of approximately 850,000 to 2 million gallons per day, and wastewater flows of approximately 500,000 gallons per day. These estimates depended on the eventual customer, type of computing activity, cooling system, and source -water characteristics. The figures were planning estimates rather than final operating requirements, and the project did not reach the evaluation stage. For context, RFMU pumped 1.68% less water in 2025 than in 2000, largely due to improved water- use efficiency. Additional information on water capacity in the City can be found by viewing River Falls Municipal Utilities’ Groundwater Availability Evaluation Report. Land Agreements, Public Review, and Project Termination The City and Project Badger entered a Letter of Intent on April 4, 2024. A n amendment extended the initial period through January 31, 2026. The City received the project termination letter on January 28, 2026, and reported that development to Council in February. Memorandum to Mayor and City Council October 13, 2026 Page 5 Implications for Future Development Staff’s work on Project Badger added to Mann Valley’s large industrial use site readiness by providing more detailed information about site conditions, potential electrical connections, infrastructure costs, and development constraints. That information may help the City and a future developer identify which questions have already been studied and which require additional work. Its usefulness for another proposal would depend on the type of development , the proposed use and demand, and confirmation that the earlier assumptions remain applicable. City as a Developer As outlined above, the City owns and controls a majority of the lots within Mann Valley. The exception being the 44-acre property owned by Gary Moelter adjacent to the City-owned parcels, for which the City holds an option and right of first refusal. This ownership gives Council an additional level of control over development within the corporate park. In addition: • Wis. Stat. § 62.11(5) gives the governing bodies of municipalities the management and control over its own property, finances and public services. • River Falls Municipal Code § 2.04.020 similarly provides that Council has authority over City property, finances, streets, utilities and public services. Therefore, if a developer were interested in purchasing a City-owned Mann Valley property, Council's role as landowner exists in addition to its regulatory role as the zoning authority. Council may decide not to sell City -owned property for a particular project even if that project could otherwise comply with zoning. This is different than other cases where a large industrial project has an option on privately owned land with existing zoning. Zoning and Land-Use Authority Under Wis. Stat. § 62.23(7)(am), Council may regulate the location and use of land and buildings through zoning. Council therefore has the authority to establish or elaborate on land- use within the Municipal Code that may: • Determine where data centers may be located • Whether data centers may be permitted, prohibited or special/conditional uses; • Building height and dimensional requirements; • Screening, setbacks and site-design standards; and • Other valid land-use regulations within the City's statutory authority. Municipal Utility Governance The Utility Advisory Board (UAB) advises Council regarding electric, water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure, but the utilities remain subject to the general control and supervision of the City Council. Council also reviews and authorizes utility expenditures and utility rate structures, subject to applicable state regulations. A large industrial project (such as a data center) may require decisions regarding: • New substations or distribution infrastructure; Memorandum to Mayor and City Council October 13, 2026 Page 6 • Water-system improvements; • Wastewater capacity; • Capital expenditures; • Extension agreements; • Special electric tariffs or contracts; and • Coordination with wholesale and transmission providers. The PSC regulates the municipal electric and water utilities that may serve a data center, including applicable rates and tariffs, and may need to approve major new water, generation, or transmission infrastructure required to support the facility. While t he PSC has noted that some Wisconsin data centers could become among the state’s largest electricity users, it does not approve or deny a data center itself as a land use. Economic Development and TIF Mann Valley is in TID No. 19, which was established to fund infrastructure and facilitate Corporate Park development. Council controls whether the City enters into development agreements or provides discretionary City economic-development assistance. Areas Outside of Council Control Council does not directly control: • PSC regional electric transmission planning and impact on rates; • Approval of regulated utility infrastructure or rates; • Federal or state environmental permits; and • The commercial operations of a lawful data center beyond valid local regulation. Impacts of a Council Moratorium Council has several control points when it comes to a data center being constructed within City limits, particularly related to zoning, municipal utilities, economic -development decisions, and current ownership of the Mann Valley lots. Items to Consider for Municipal Review (With or Without a Moratorium) For a municipality, the principal considerations associated with a large-scale facility typically include: • Land use: acreage, building size, setbacks, screening, neighboring uses and compatibility with long-range plans. • Electricity: total demand, distribution capacity, transmission improvements, substations and who bears infrastructure costs. • Water: quantity required, cooling method, peak demand and whether wells, treatment, storage and distribution infrastructure can support the project. • Wastewater and stormwater: discharge characteristics, impervious area and infrastructure capacity. • Noise: cooling equipment, transformers and particularly backup generator testing. Memorandum to Mayor and City Council October 13, 2026 Page 7 • Transportation: intensive construction traffic followed generally by comparatively low employee/vehicle traffic once operational. • Economic development: capital investment and tax base weighed against land consumption, infrastructure commitments and employment levels. • Public safety: fire protection, hazardous materials, battery systems, generator fuel and emergency response requirements. Considerations for a Moratorium A temporary moratorium may provide time to evaluate data center impacts and consider regulatory changes. Staff recommends defining the work program before determining whether a moratorium is necessary and, if so, its scope and duration. Potential work includes: • Defining “data center,” including distinctions by scale or electrical demand, and determining appropriate zoning districts and whether facilities should be permitted uses, special uses, or subject to another approval process. • Identifying application requirements to evaluate large utility and infrastructure demands. • Reviewing electric utility procedures for large new loads, including infrastructure, cost allocation, financial security, and the relationship between zoning approval and municipal utility commitments. • Evaluating whether existing development standards, including the Corporate Park ordinance, adequately address data centers’ physical characteristics and impacts, and identifying any needed performance standards. • Preparing recommended amendments to zoning, utility policies, development -review requirements, or other City regulations, and completing applicable Plan Commission, public hearing, and Council processes. If Council directs further work, staff could complete it while continuing to process applications under existing zoning, development -review, utility, and other requirements. This approach may be appropriate if staff determines those requirements adequately address the identified concerns while more specific standards are developed. A temporary moratorium may warrant consideration if staff identifies a significant regulatory gap that existing review processes would not adequately address during that period. Council should evaluate whether addressing that gap requires a temporary pause on specified applications or appr ovals, subject to applicable legal requirements. CONCLUSION Discussion of a temporary data center moratorium has been placed on the October 13 agenda as new business for Council’s consideration. Based on Council discussion, the policy next steps are: • Take no further action; or • Direct staff to review items or issues of concern further without a moratorium; or • Direct staff to prepare a moratorium in advance of items or issues of concern further.