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August 24, 2026 , City Council Meeting Minutes Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council Meeting of the Prescott City Council was held on Monday, August 24, 2026 , in the Prescott Municipal Building, 800 Borner St. , Prescott, WI 54021. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gerke called the regular City Council meeting to order on August 24, 2026 , at 6 :0 0 p.m . 2. ROLL CALL Members present for the roll call were Maureen Otwell , Adam Granquist, Dar Hintz, and Lindsey Sorenson . Bailey Ruona and Ben Bettis w ere excused . Also present were City Administrator Matt Wolf , C ity Clerk Rashel Temmers , Treasurer Beth Lansing, Police Chief Eric Michaels, Public Works Director Ryan Newland, Matthew Bom kamp from Johnson Block CPAs, and Megan and Troy Langer. 3 . PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS There were no public comments. 4 . CONSENT AGENDA 1. Library Board Minutes – July 15, 2026 2. City Council Minutes – August 10, 2026 Hintz /Otwell motioned to approve the consent agenda items 1 through 2 . There was no further discussion on the motion. The motion passed without a negative voice vote. 5 . REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS A. FINANCE COMMITTEE 1. Budget Meeting will be held on September 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM 2. Budget Meeting will be held on October 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM B. PLANNING COMMISSION – Next meeting – Monday, October 5 , 2026 , at 6:00 PM C. PARKS & PUBLIC WORKS – Next meeting – Monday, September 21 , 202 6 , at 5:00 PM D. HEALTH & SAFETY – Next meeting – September 14 , 2026, at 5:00 PM E. PERSONNEL - Next Meeting – August 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM 6 . COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW BUSINESS 1 . PUBLIC COMMENTS – The City Council will receive public comments on any issue(s) not related to agenda items . Limited discussion by the City Council may take place; however, no action will be taken on any items. This includes receiving written requests or documentation and possible action at a future meeting. There were no public comments. 2 Review and Presentation of 2025 Audit Report by Johnson Block CPAs Matthew Bomkamp of Johnson Block CPAs presented on the City of Prescott ’s 2025 Audit Report. The audit report includes the Independent Auditor ’s Report, Management's Discussion and Analysis, Government-Wide Financial Statements, and Fund Financial Statements. 3. Approval of Plans and Specifications for Alley Storm Sewer Improvements Behind Broad Str e et Between Cherry Street and Orange Street and to Negotiate a Development Agreement with Prescott Lodging LLC 1 . Consider approval of the Alley Storm Sewer Improvement Plans and Specifications. 2 . Authorization for staff to begin negotiations with Prescott Lodging LLC for a Development Agreement regarding completion of the public improvements associated with the development at 216 Broad Street, with any final Development Agreement subject to City Council approval. City Administrator Matt Wolf provided an update on the proposed alley improvements behind 216 and 220 Broad Street. The city has been working with Megan and Troy Langer to identify a stormwater management solution for the area . Previously, city staff worked with Cedar Corporation to develop plans for the proposed storm sewer improvements. Cedar Corporation has completed the design , with a projected cost of $70,150. Staff also reviewed the possibility of completing the improvements through the C ity ’s Public Works Department; however, the city does not have the larger excavation equipment necessary to efficiently complete the project. While Public Works staff could perform much of the work, completing the project in-house would take considerably longer. Demolition and reconstruction are planned at 216 Broad Street as part of the proposed development. Because c ontractors and equipment will already be on site, staff believe there is an opportunity to coordinate the storm sewer improvements with the private development. Staff is requesting authorization to begin negotiations with Prescott Lodging LLC for a D evelopment A greement regarding completion of the public improvements associated with the development at 216 Broad Street . A ny final development agreement would be subject to City Council approval. Mayor Gerke informed the Council that he spoke n with the owner of 220 Broad Street , who is willing to work with the city and Prescott Lodging LLC on the repairs. 1. Hintz/Otwell motioned to approve the Alley Storm Sewer Improvement Plans and Specifications. There was no discussion on the motion. Motion passed without a negative voice vote. 2. Hintz/Otwell motioned to approve staff to begin negotiations with Prescott Lodging LLC for a Development Agreement regarding completion of the public improvements associated with the development at 216 Broad Street, with any final Development Agreement subject to City Council approval. There was no discussion on the motion. Motion passed without a negative voice vote. 4. Approval of School Resources Officer Program Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Prescott and Prescott School District City Administrator Matt Wolf reviewed the proposed new School Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement with the Prescott School District. Since 2019, the city has maintained a n SRO Agreement with the Prescott School District based on approximately 20 hours per week of service during the school year , with no cost-of- living adjustment. Over time, the SRO ’s role has expanded and has become increasingly integrated with the schools . The SRO serves as the primary investigator for many school-related incidents, provides proactive student and staff engagement, assists with emergency preparedness, and participates in educational and prevention programs. The proposed new Intergovernmental Agreement would begin September 1, 2026, and continue through June 30, 2027. Thereafter, the agreement w ould automatically renew for successive one-year terms unless either party provides written notice of termination at least 90 days prior to July 1. The proposed revisions include annual school district contribution, annual cost-of-living adjustment, SRO scheduling and staffing, additional and overtime services, and clarification of roles and responsibilities. The Prescott School District approved the proposed new agreement at their meeting on August 19, 2026. Otwell/Granquist motioned to approve the School Resources Officer Program Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Prescott and Prescott School District. There was no discussion on the motion. Motion passed without a negative voice vote. 5. Approval of Surveyor for the Jewell Street CSM City Administrator Matt Wolf provided a brief review of the city owned parcel at the end of Jewell Street. City Council previously authorized an appraisal of Parcel 271- 01178-0200 after a developer express ed interest in purchasing the parcel for construction of a single-family home. To provide legal access to the parcel and preserve the ability to extend Jewell Street in the future, the city has discussed acquiring additional right-of-way from the Prescott School District through a Certified Survey Map (CSM). The preliminary concept includes an approximate ly 100-foot extension of the street right-of-way and a 12-foot-wide trail right-of-way along the western side of the city-owned parcel. At its August 3, 2026, meeting, the Plan Commission reviewed the CSM concept and recommended that staff proceed with obtaining a CSM to bring back for the required approval s . Following the Plan Commission ’s recommendation, staff requested quotes for the survey and CSM preparation. Brandon King Land Surveying provided a quote of $2,000 . Ogden Engineering provided a quote ranging from $2,300 to $2,500, depending on whether additional title work was needed. Alderperson Sorenson stated that she prefer red the $2,000 quote. Sorenson/Granquist motioned to Approve Surveyor Brandon King Land Surveying for the Jewell Street CSM. There was no further discussion on the motion. Motion passed without a negative voice vote. 6. Introduction of New Public Works Director Ryan Newland The new Public Works Director Ryan Newland introduced himself to the City Council. 7 . OTHER BUSINESS Prescott Historical Society Appreciation Event Invitation – Tuesday August 25, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM 8 . CLOSED SESSION 1. Closed Session per Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1)(g) “ Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. ” – City Owned Property at 256 Front Street 2. Closed Session per Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1)( e ) “ Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. ” – Discussion on Parcel ID 020 -01101 -1000 Hintz/Otwell motioned to go into closed session at 6:30 p.m. There was no discussion on the motion. Mayor Gerke called for a roll-call vote; Sorenson – yes, Hintz – yes, Granquist – yes, and Otwell – yes. Motion passed without a negative voice vote. Granquist/Otwell motioned to come out of closed session at 6:53 p.m. There was no discussion on the motion. Mayor Gerke called for a roll-call vote; Sorenson – yes, Hintz – yes, Granquist – yes, and Otwell – yes. Motion passed without a negative voice vote. 1. No action was taken on item 1. 2. Hintz /Sorenson motioned to move forward with exploring possible negotiations with Ventre Investments, LLC c/o CSM Financial, LLC regarding Parcel ID 020-01101-1000 . There was no further discussion on the motion. Motion passed without a negative voice vote. 9 . ADJOURNMENT Hintz/Granquist motioned to adjourn the Council meeting at 6: 45 p.m. There was n o discussion on the m otion . Motion passed without a negative voice vote. Respectfully Submitted, Rashel Temmers Rashel Temmers Clerk