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CITY OF MENOMONIE COUNCIL MEETING OFFICIAL COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 1 of 3 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Menomonie, Dunn County, Wisconsin, was held in open session on, April 6, 2026, and called to order by Mayor Knaack at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The following members were present: Luther, Crowe, Sutherland, Yonko Pickard, Schwebs, Schlough, Erdman and Sommerfeld. Gentz and Solberg were absent. MOTION made by Erdman, seconded by Schlough, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the March 23, 2026, City Council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING – Proposed Ordinance 2026-07, an Ordinance amending Title 8, Chapter 2 of the City Code to clarify responsibility for operation and maintenance of building sewers, amend the mercury discharge limit, and enact PFOA and PFOS discharge limits. A letter received from 3M was included in the City Council packet. No other public comments were received. Further consideration of Proposed Ordinance 2026-07 will occur at a later date. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Michael Higgins, Director of Engineering and Architecture for UW-Stout, was present for any questions related to agenda item 5 (d). Jon Menz, CEO of the West Central WI Workforce Development Board, and Meagan Frank, Co-Chair of the WCWWD Board, were present for any questions related to agenda item 5 (f). Rebecca Sheahan, Director of Campus Ministry for Stout Catholic, was present for any questions related to agenda item 5 (e). MOTION was made by Schwebs, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve the purchase of a John Deere 1550 Mower with a 72-inch-wide deck from Tractor Central at a cost of $25,492.52. MOTION was made by Schlough, seconded by Sommerfeld, and carried unanimously to reject all bids for the City Hall office remodel. MOTION was made by Schlough, seconded by Sutherland, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve the Wilson Street Bridge Water Main Removal Project Engineering Task Order with Cedar Corporation at a cost of $23,500. MOTION was made by Schwebs, seconded by Pickard, and carried to accept UW-Stout’s dedication of Utility Easements related to the Recreation Center Expansion project, as presented. Schlough abstained. MOTION was made by Crowe, seconded by Yonko, and carried unanimously to approve Stout Catholic’s Praise & Worship Night Special Event on April 24, 2026 at Wilson Park. Page 2 of 3 MOTION was made by Crowe, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously to approve the Special Event Request for West Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board’s July 4, 2026 Special Event to be held in Wakanda Park, contingent upon receipt of proof of insurance. MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Erdman, and carried unanimously to appoint Hannah Stewart, Robb Jensen, and Adam Kohls, and reappoint Ashley Prange and Ryan Verdon to the Business Improvement District Board, as presented. MOTION was made by Yonko, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously to reappoint Kyle Behrens, Jody Pabich, Riley Fedderson, Linda Bark, and Tammy Simon to the Recreational Advisory Board, as presented. MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Schwebs, and carried unanimously to reappoint Dave Pellett to the Police and Fire Commission, as presented. MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Crowe, and carried unanimously to appoint Justin Schenck to the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, as presented. BUDGET TRANSFERS – MOTION was made by Erdman, seconded by Sutherland, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve the budget transfer, as presented. MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Knaack reminded everyone that tomorrow is Election Day. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS – The Spring Election will be held on Tuesday April 7, 2026. The “old” City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday April 9, 2026 at 7pm in the City Council Chambers. The “old” City Council will hold its final Regular Meeting on Monday April 20, 2026 at 7pm in the City Council Chambers. The “new” City Council will hold its Organizational Meeting on Tuesday April 21, 2026 at 7pm in the City Council Chambers. The “new” City Council will hold its first Regular Meeting on Monday May 4, 2026 at 7pm in the City Council Chambers. Crowe shared that the Mabel Tainter Theater held a sold-out event this past weekend, the Fly- Fishing Film Tour, formerly hosted in River Falls, that attracted audiences across WI & MN. Communications Specialist, Zaria Whitacre, thanked the poll workers and the City Clerk’s Office for all their hard work tomorrow, and for every election and encouraged people to get out and vote. Schlough reported that the Dunn County Humane Society will be hosting its spring fundraiser at the Fanetti Center on April 21. Yonko shared that the Rassbach Museum will be hosting the “Decades Dance” on April 18. Page 3 of 3 CLAIMS – MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Luther, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve payment of the following claims: APRIL 6, 2026 CLAIMS USPS $1,367.38 TOTAL $1,367.38 PARKING UTILITY CLAIMS 2026 CITY TREASURER $16,730.75 IPS GROUP INC $2,560.84 TOTAL $19,291.59 MOTION was made by Schlough, seconded by Erdman, and carried unanimously to approve the following license: LICENSES – APRIL 6, 2026 LICENSE YEAR 2025-2026 CHANGE OF AGENT: Mark Wallskog, Tanglewood Greens, 2200 Crestwood Dr, Menomonie WI 54751 LICENSE YEAR – 2026-2027 MOBILE FOOD VENDOR: Big Ash Pizza, N5176 558th St, Menomonie, WI 54751 Hers-To-Go, N5425 870th St, Elk Mound, WI 54739 Flippin Good, E2379 1120th Ave, Boyceville, WI 54725 K&K Poppin Stop, 300 Court Rd, #6, Plum City, WI 54761 MOTION to adjourn was made by Luther, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously. Kate Martin, City Clerk