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July 27, 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, July 27, 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 July 27, 2026, at 6 :0 0 p.m . 2. ROLL CALL Members present for the roll call were Bailey Ruona, Maureen Otwell , Adam Granquist, Dar Hintz, and Lindsey Sorenson . Ben Bettis was excused . Also present were City Administrator Matt Wolf, C ity Clerk Rashel Temmers , Police Chief Eric Michaels, and Dustin Wing with Coulee River Trails. 3 . PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS There were no public comments. 4 . CONSENT AGENDA 1. Health and Safety Committee Minutes – July 13, 2026 2. City Council Minutes – July 13, 2026 3. Personnel Committee Minutes – July 15, 2026 4. Board of Review Minutes – July 16, 2026 5. Parks and Public Works Committee Minutes – July 20, 2026 6. Special Event Permit – St. Croix Valley Shiners Club Annual Picnic on Sunday, August 2 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM 7. Special Event Permit – St. Paul ’s Lutheran Outdoor Worship on Sunday, August 9 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Freedom Park 8. Special Event Permit – Summer Mixer Pickleball Event on Wednesday, August 12 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Public Square Park Pickleball Courts Granquist/Ruona motioned to approve the consent agenda items 1 through 8 . 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 Discussion of proposed Budget Meeting Dates in September and October. City Administrator Matt Wolf stated that for the last 3 or 4 years, we have held workshops in September that focus on capital budget items, wages, personnel benefits, and larger expenditure items. The October workshop focuses on administration reviews of each department's budget. The dates for the upcoming budget workshops are September 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM and October 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM. B. PLANNING COMMISSION – Next meeting – Monday, August 3 , 2026 , at 6:00 PM C. PARKS & PUBLIC WORKS – Next meeting – Monday, August 17 , 202 6 , at 5:00 PM Alderperson Sorenson provided an overview of the minutes from the Parks and Public Works Committee meeting of July 20, 2026. D. HEALTH & SAFETY – Next meeting – September 14 , 2026, at 5:00 PM E. PERSONNEL - Next Meeting – To Be Determined Alderperson Otwell provided an overview of the July 15, 2026, Personnel Committee meeting. City Administrator Matt Wolf commented that the Public Works Director position has been filled , pending the completion of the background check . 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. Alderperson Granquist followed up on comment s he made during the June 22, 2026, Council meeting. He stated that he was impressed with both the Chief of Police and the school for reaching out to discuss bullying concerns . He expressed appreciation for the prompt response and the seriousness with which both the Police Department and the school addressed the issue. 2 Resolution 40-26 Approving the Purchase and Installation of Park, Riverfront Historical, and Downtown Directory Signs by Graphic House, Inc. City Administrator Matt Wolf presented information regarding the purchase and installation of historical and interpretive signs to be placed along the riverfront. In 2022, the City Council approved a uniform design for city signs to be installed throughout city parks and trails. As part of the Riverfront Improvement P roject, the city also approved the development of historical interpretive signs to highlight Prescott ’s history and the important role the St. Croix and Mississippi R ivers played in the City ’s development. Graphic House, Inc. , which p reviously designed and install ed signs at Mercord Mill Park, Jacques Park, Public Square Park, and Magee Park , submitted proposals for new signs at Sunset Park, the r iverfront h istoric al sites , and an updated downtown directory sign to be installed near the Courtesy Dock. Alderperson Otwell commented that she liked the sign designs , particularly the downtown directory , and asked whether the Great River Road Learning Center could be added under the “ Arts and Culture ” section of the directory. Hint/Ruona motioned to approve Resolution 40-26 Approving the Purchase and Installation of Park, Riverfront Historical, and Downtown Directory Signs by Graphic House, Inc. Alderperson Granquist stated that the signs look good. There was no further discussion on the motion. Mayor Gerke called for a roll-call vote; Ruona – yes, Otwell – yes, Granquist – yes, Hintz – yes, and Sorenson – yes. Motion passed without a negative voice vote. 3. CDL Certification Reimbursement Agreement Between the City of Prescott and Ryder Doyle City Administrator Matt Wolf presented a CDL Certification Agreement between the City of Prescott and Public Works employee Ryder Doyle. Wolf explained that C it y operations rely on CDL- certified employees to perform snow plowing, dirt hauling, and other Public Works activities. To support recruitment and retention while ensuring fairness, the City Council approved a CDL reimbursement policy at the July 14, 2025, meeting . The policy provides financial assistance for employees obtaining their CDL while requiring reimbursement of training costs on a prorated basis if an employee voluntarily leaves or is terminate d before completing the required service . The total cost of CDL training and certification is $2,044. Ruona/Otwell motioned to approve the CDL Certification Reimbursement Agreement Between the City of Prescott and Ryder Doyle. There was no discussion on the motion. Motion passed without a negative voice vote. 4. Resolution 41-26 Approving Modifications to the Magee Park Bike Skills Course and Authorizing the Release of Coulee River Trails Funds City Administrator Matt Wolf presented proposed improvements to the existing mountain bike skills course and construction of a new trail spur connecting the existing single-track trail to the skills course. The city has partnered with Friends of Freedom Park and the Coulee River Trails Steering Committee to develop, finance, and maintain mountain biking and recreational trails at Magee Park and other city- owned properties. The parties ’ Memorandum of Understanding identifie s the existing mountain bike trails, accessible trails, and mountain bike skills course at Magee Park as approved Coulee River Trails corridors , and establishes responsibilities for trail design, construction, inspection, and maintenance. The proposed improvements are intended to provide additional challenges for experienced riders while creating more clearly defined routes for beginner and intermediate users. T rail designer Tim Wegner prepared a preliminary concept that includes a trail extension around the perimeter of the skills area, climbing the existing hill before descending back into the skills course near the blue trailhead. Coulee River Trails has request ed the release of the remaining $8,133 previously allocated by the city for trail improvements . Any project costs exceeding the remaining balance would be the responsibility of Coulee River Trails. Alderperson Ruona commented that Tim Wegner is an outstanding trail designer and that his willingness to work on Prescott ’s trail system is great news. Ruona/Granquist motioned to approve Resolution 41-26 Approving Modifications to the Magee Park Bike Skills Course and Authorizing the Release of Coulee River Trails Funds. There was no discussion on the motion. Mayor Gerke called for a roll-call vote; Ruona – yes, Otwell – yes, Granquist – yes, Hintz – yes, and Sorenson – yes. Motion passed without a negative voice vote. 5. Resolution 42-26 Approving Professional Engineering Services for Alley Storm Sewer Improvements City Administrator Matt Wolf presented information regarding stormwater drainage issues in the alley behind 216 Broad Street. The city has been working with Megan Langer on the proposed development at 216 Broad Street and the need to identify an appropriate stormwater management solution. The property is adjacent to the city-owned alley located between Broad Street and Dakota Street, extending from Cherry Street to Orange Street. City staff met with Greg Adams of Cedar Corporation to review existing drainage conditions and discuss potential improvements to address stormwater runoff from the alley and adj acent properties. There is an existing storm sewer inlet near the Circle K property; however, this system is privately owned by Circle K, and the city does not appear to have an easement . While Circle K could approve a connecti on to the private system, it may not provide a long-term solution. Cedar Corporation prepared a professional services agreement to design coordinated alley and storm sewer improvement s that would improve drainage within the city-owned alley while allowing the developments at 216 Broad Street, and potentially 220 Broad Street, to connect to a public storm sewer system. The proposed scope of work includes a topographic survey, utility-locate coordination, photo documentation, right-of-way verification, preliminary and final designs, meetings with staff and governing bodies, construction plans, alley grading plans, erosion-control and restoration plans, and an opinion of probable construction costs, at a cost not to exceed $8,700. Any additional work beyond the proposed scope would require separate authorization. The project would be funded through the Storm Sewer Fund because it involves improvements to the public storm sewer system within the city-owned alley. The owner of 216 Broad Street has agreed to participate in the cost-sharing arrangement , while p articipation by the owner of 220 Broad Street is still under review. Alderperson Ruona asked whether Cedar Corporation anticipated installing a single inlet or multiple inlets. Wolf explained that there is currently one city inlet near Circle K, another inlet would be added elsewhere in the alley, and each property would have its own connection to direct stormwater into the public system rather than allowing water to enter the buildings. Alderperson Otwell asked whether he believes the owner of 220 Broad Street will participate in the project . Wolf responded that he is unsure how the property owner would proceed . Ruona/Otwell motioned to Resolution 42-26 Approving Professional Engineering Services for Alley Storm Sewer Improvements . There was no discussion on the motion. Mayor Gerke called for a roll-call vote; Ruona – yes, Otwell – yes, Granquist – yes, Hintz – yes, and Sorenson – yes. Motion passed without a negative voice vote. 7 . OTHER BUSINESS 1. Discussion on Prescott Fire and Rescue Boat No discussion was held as Alderperson Bettis requested this item be on the agenda , and he was not present. 8 . CLOSED SESSION There was no closed session. 9 . ADJOURNMENT Ruona /Otwell motioned to adjourn the Council meeting at 6:12 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