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April 13, 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, April 13, 2026 , in the Prescott Municipal Building, 800 Borner St. , Prescott, WI 54021. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Daugherty called the regular City Council meeting to order on April 13, 2026 , at 6 :0 0 p.m . 2. ROLL CALL Members present for the roll call were Michael Gerke , Maureen Otwell , Adam Granquist , Dar Hintz, Ben Bettis, and Lindsey Sorenson . Also present were City Administrator Matt Wolf, C ity Clerk Rashel Temmers , City Planner Luke Wiese, Police Chief Eric Michaels , Trevor Bo hland, and Nick Binder from CapVest, and residents. Joshua Waller from SEH, Inc. appeared by video conference. 3 . PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS Dave Westberg spoke regarding the Walnut Circle Development. He asked if there were going to be any more public hearings regarding the development and if the plans had been approved. Wolf stated that yes, the plans have been approved. Dave asked if each property would have their own sewer lines leading to the current sewer lines at the end of Walnut Street. Wolf stated that there will be two sewer manholes placed off to the side of where Dexter and Walnut Street meet , and each house will have a sewer lateral with a grinder pump that pumps to those sewer manholes, so a total of nine sewer laterals . Dave asked if the sewer lines should be 4 ” lines and should be deeper than the frost line. Wolf stated that the proposed sewer lines would be 2-3 ” lines. Alderperson Gerke stated that the sewer lines do not need to be 4 ” . Dave asked why there would not be a lift station and why the lines would not be extended down through the valley . Wolf stated that this development is only 9 lots, and per the Developer Agreement, each homeowner will be required to sign a grinder pump agreement stating that they are responsible for their own sewer lateral from their house to the sewer . M any communities with small developments such as this are having homeowners install grinder pumps , so this is not something new. The sewer lines are to be set at or below the water lines as well. Dave also stated that he thinks The Bluffs development is ok with the three-story over the four-story building; however, he still doesn ’t understand how this benefits the residents to put a residential development in a TIF fund . Wolf stated the TIF amendment has been approved but the development agreement has not yet been approved. Mayor Daugherty stated that the land that they are paying tax on continues to go to the city ’s tax fund. After the building is built, then as they start inhabiting the units, that money will go to the TIF District. Dave commended Mayor Daugherty for his service to the community. 4 . CONSENT AGENDA 1. City Council Minutes – March 23, 2026 2. TID Joint Board of Review – April 6, 2026 3. Plan Commission Minutes – April 6, 2026 4. Board of Canvassers Minutes – April 9, 2026 5. General Fund Balances – March 2026 6. Cash Balances – March 2026 7. Paid Invoices Report - March 2026 8. Prescott Library Special Event Permit – Summer Reading Kickoff – Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Granquist/Otwell 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 B. PLANNING COMMISSION – Next meeting – Monday, May 4 , 2026 , at 6:00 PM Mayor Daugherty provided an overview of the Planning Commission meeting minutes from April 6, 2026. C. PARKS & PUBLIC WORKS – Next meeting – Monday, April 20 , 202 6 , at 5:00 PM D. HEALTH & SAFETY – Next meeting – May 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM E. PERSONNEL - Next Meeting – Wednesday, May 6, 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 Tabled Items from the March 6, 2026 , City Council Meeting: a. Ordinance 03-26, an Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Prescott, Wisconsin City Administrator Matt Wolf gave a brief background on Ordinance 03-26 that was tabled at the March 6, 2026, City Council meeting. Capital Investment Partners (CapVest) submitted a proposal for a high-density residential development at 1452 Glenridge Drive, which is a 3.28-acre parcel that is currently zoned R-4 High Density Residential. A Concept Plan was approved by Plan Commission on February 2, 2026, and City Council on February 9, 2026, with 3 principal buildings requiring a Planned Unit Development (PUD). However, after the public hearing on March 2, 2026, the Plan Commission recommended the PUD be denied and on March 9, 2026, the City Council tabled their determination upon review of new concept plans. CapVest submitted two new plans: Concept 1 – 1 four-story principal building (112 units with no accessory structures, and Concept 2 – 3 three-story principal buildings (106 units) and 2 accessory structures. The Plan Commission voted in favor of Concept 2 after reviewing both plans. Trevor Bohland from CapVest presented the two concept plans. Concept 1 would be one building, 4 stories, with 112 units, 0 accessory structures, 2026 open parking stalls, and no PUD would be required. Concept 2 would be 3 buildings, 3 stories each, 106 units, 2 accessory structures with modified garage leases, 156 open parking stalls, a PUD would be required because of the number of buildings, a crosswalk on Dexter Street would be included, and signs indicating no off-street parking. CapVest has also had a traffic study completed by Short, Elliot, Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH). Joshua, who appeared by video conference, spoke regarding the traffic study findings. Trevor stated that CapVest chose Prescott because of its proximity to St. Paul and Minneapolis, Hastings, Cottage Grove, and River Falls. The estimated population growth will increase 10% within the next 5 years . The School District ranks in the top 20% state-wide with a 14:1 ratio of students to teachers, and the large investments made to upgrade 3 of the 4 school buildings since 2024, and the community is continuing to grow. Per the City of Prescott Housing Analysis, there is a housing need in the community. Developing vacant or underutilized land within existing urban areas is a priority for municipalities because it offers cost savings, environmental benefits, and community revitalization while avoiding pitfalls or urban sprawl. The conditions of approval for the PUD would include; installation of a mid-block Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) pedestrian crossing on Dexter Street, inclusion of lease provisions for garages, compliance with R-4 accessory structure limits, minimum of 156 parking stalls and approximately 36 garage stalls, payment of a fee in lieu of parkland dedication, and developer shall be required to enter into a new updated easement agreement for the water main. Hintz stated that she struggled with this decision. She has looked at both concepts, having to move a water line, but also sees the need for affordable housing and this should take precedence. Bettis asked what the single and two-bedroom units would go for. Trevor stated that the range would be $1,150 to $1,850, depending on the size of the unit. Sorenson stated that she understands what Dar is saying in terms of affordable housing and needing that, but this is not affordable housing, which is not the developer's fault; it is the market driving the cost. Otwell stated that when she was renting in the community, it was over $1,000 per month, and we need to take a chance on the market. Granquist stated that it is evident in his three years in Prescott that there is a need for this. Hintz/Granquist motioned to approve moving forward with Concept Plan #2. There was no further discussion on the motion. Motion passed without a negative voice vote. Hintz/Granquist motioned to approve Ordinance 03-26, an Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Prescott, Wisconsin , First and Final Reading . There was no discussion on the motion. Motion passed without a negative voice vote. 3. 1452 Glenridge Drive – The Bluffs Development a. Resolution 17-26 Approving a Certified Survey Map to Reconfigure Lots 1 At 1452 Glenridge Drive and Lot 17 of Melstrom ’s Glenridge Subdivision b. Resolution 18-26 Approving the Site Plan Review for The Bluffs Multi-Family Development at 1452 Glenridge Drive City Administrator Matt Wolf presented that at the Plan Commission in March, they tabled the CSM . The Concept Plan was approved at the April 6, 2026, Plan Commission meeting , and the Site Plan and CSM were approved at the May 6, 2026, meeting. The CSM would be combining Lot 1 and Lot 17 to make one larger parcel. a. Hintz/Otwell motioned to approve Resolution 17-26 Approving a Certified Survey Map to Reconfigure Lots 1 at 1452 Glenridge Drive and Lot 17 of Melstrom ’s Glenridge Subdivision. There was no further discussion on the motion. Motion passed without a negative voice vote. b. Hintz/Granquist motioned to approve Resolution 18-26 Approving the Site Plan Review for The Bluffs Multi-Family Development at 1452 Glenridge Drive. There was no further discussion on the motion. Motion passed without a negative voice vote. 4. Resolution 19 -26 Approving a Grade Crossing Construction and Maintenance Agreement with BNSF Railway Company for the Riverfront Improvement Phase 2 Project City Administrator Matt Wolf gave a brief background on this item, as it was included in the Riverfront Phase 2 Project and approved in the Spring of 2025. As part of the Riverfront Phase 2 Project , a pedestrian at-grade crossing at BNSF ’s railroad, to provide a safe and controlled pedestrian crossing. The City of Prescott and Cedar Corporation have been working with the Office of the Commissioner of Railroads (OCR) for approval, which was received in September of 2025. The city is responsible for all costs associated with the construction of the crossing, including stop lines, detectable warnings, and advance warning signage. BNSF is requiring a Grade Crossing and Maintenance Agreement. The City Attorney has reviewed the agreement, and his revisions have been incorporated into the agreement. Bettis/Gerke motioned to approve Resolution 19-26 Approving a Grade Crossing Construction and Maintenance Agreement with BNSF Railway Company for the Riverfront Improvement Phase 2 Project. There was no further discussion on the motion. Motion passed without a negative voice vote. 5. Resolution 20-26 Approving a Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at 878 E Washington Street City Planner Luke Wiese presented the Conditional Use Permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 878 E Washington Street. The current owner of the property is seeking a Conditional Use Permit to allow accessory dwelling unit (ADU) use within an existing detached structure. The structure is long-standing and was not constructed in its current form by the present owner. This structure has not been documented as a vehicle garage, and it has had water and sewer hooked up to the unit for some time. City records do not document prior formal approval of the structure as a dwelling unit. Current city codes and conditions require that to have an ADU, the main dwelling needs to be owner-occupied, a maximum of one ADU on the lot, the ADU cannot be sold separate from the principal dwelling, no short-term rental usage, maximum of 2 bedrooms, and connection to city water and sewer. The Plan Commission held a public hearing on April 6, 2026, on this matter and recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit. Hintz/Otwell motioned to approve Resolution 20-26 Approving a Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at 878 E Washington Street. There was no further discussion on the motion. Motion passed without a negative voice vote. 6. 2026 Façade Improvement Program. a. Approval of Façade Improvement Agreement between the City of Prescott and London Bridges, LLC b. Approval of Façade Improvement Agreement between the City of Prescott and Prescott Area Historical Society City Planner Luke Wiese presented a brief overview of the city ’s Façade Improvement Program. The Façade Improvement Program is a 6-year program running from 2025-2030 with $50,000 allocated per year . The program is meant to enhance the visual appearance and vitality of the downtown commercial district through private/public investment. All awarded grants are on a reimbursement basis after completion of projects. This round of applicants included: 235/237 Broad Street, 206 Broad Street, 144 Broad Street, 209 Broad Street, and 231/227 Broad Street. The Plan Commission reviewed the applications and recommended allocating the full requested amount of $12,000 to 235/237 Broad Street and the remaining $46,710.50 to 206 Broad Street. a. Hintz/Gerke motioned to approve the Approval of Façade Improvement Agreement Between the City of Prescott and London Bridges, LLC. There was no further discussion on the motion. Mayor Daugherty called for a roll- call vote; Gerke – yes, Otwell – yes, Granquist – yes, Hintz – yes, Bettis – yes, and Sorenson – yes. Motion passed without a negative voice vote. b. Otwell/Granquist motioned to approve the Approval of Façade Improvement Agreement Between the City of Prescott and Prescott Historical Society. There was no further discussion on the motion. Mayor Daugherty called for a roll-call vote; Gerke – yes, Otwell – yes, Granquist – yes, Hintz – yes, Bettis – yes, and Sorenson – yes. Motion passed without a negative voice vote. 7. Resolution 21-26 Commending Mayor Daugherty for Dedicated Service to the City of Prescott Alderperson Maureen Otwell read Resolution 21-26 Commending Mayor Daugherty for Dedicated Service to the City of Prescott. Hintz/Otwell motioned to approve Resolution 21-26 Commending Mayor Daugherty for Dedicated Service to the City of Prescott. There was no further discussion on the motion. Motion passed without a negative voice vote. 7 . OTHER BUSINESS 1. Tuesday, April 21 , 2026, at 5:30 PM – City Council Organizational Meeting . 2. Council to consider how they would like to move forward with filling Mike Gerke ’s At-Large Alderperson position for the remainder of the term. 8 . CLOSED SESSION 1. 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. ” to wit, discussion and consideration of Negotiations Regarding a Development Agreement at 271011601780 with Capital Investment Partners for The Bluffs Multi-Family Development Sorenson/Otwell motioned to go to closed session at 7:17 p.m. Mayor Daugherty called for a roll-call vote; Gerke – yes, Otwell – yes, Granquist – yes, Hintz – yes, Bettis – yes, and Sorenson – yes. There was no discussion on the motion. Motion passed without a negative voice vote. Gerk/Granquist motioned to come out of closed session at 7:36 p.m. Mayor Daugherty called for a roll-call vote; Gerke – yes, Otwell – yes, Granquist – yes, Hintz – yes, Bettis – yes, and Sorenson – yes. There was no discussion on the motion. Motion passed without a negative voice vote. 9 . ADJOURNMENT Gerke /Granquist motioned to adjourn the Council meeting at 7:37 p.m. No discussion on the Motion . Motion passed without a negative voice vote. Respectfully Submitted, Rashel Temmers Rashel Temmers Clerk