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CITY OF MENOMONIE COUNCIL MEETING OFFICIAL COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 1 of 4 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Menomonie, Dunn County, Wisconsin, was held in open session on, March 23, 2026, and called to order by Mayor Knaack at 7:02 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The following members were present: Luther, Crowe, Sutherland, Yonko Pickard, Schwebs, Gentz, Solberg, Schlough, Erdman and Sommerfeld. MOTION made by Erdman, seconded by Sommerfeld, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the March 2, 2026, City Council meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Anita Keeler & Brady Burgraff representatives of the Ludington Guard Band were present for any questions related to agenda item 5 (e) and expressed thanks to the city for the continued support. Tammy Simon & Wade Lambrigtsen, were present for any questions related to the Special Events Request, agenda item 5 (c). PUBLIC HEARING – Proposed Application for Community Development Block Grant for Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) Program Funding for the Well #9 Project. Brittany Mitchell was present to provide background on the CDBG-PF Fund. No public comments were received. MOTION was made by Schlough, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously on a roll call vote to award 2026 Non-Profit Financial Assistance Grants to: Bridge to Hope, Inc. in the amount of $5,000; Dunn County Historical Society in the amount of $2,500; Evergreen Cemetery Association in the amount of $7,000; Ludington Guard Band Foundation, Inc. in the amount of $6,000; Menomonie Area Senior Center in the amount of $14,500; and Stepping Stones of Dunn County, Inc. in the amount of $15,000. MOTION was made by Schlough, seconded by Erdman, and carried unanimously to approve the 2025 MS4 Annual Report, as presented. MOTION was made by Erdman, seconded by Yonko, and carried unanimously to approve the Special Event Request for the “Murals In Menomonie” event from Wednesday June 24th, 2026 through Sunday June 28th, 2026 in Wilson Park and Lot 7, and on 7th Street East, Broadway Street South, 3rd Street East and 4th Street East, contingent upon receipt of a certificate of insurance. MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Solberg, and carried unanimously to approve the Special Event Request for the “Music Over Menomin Concert” on Thursday June 25th, 2026 in Wilson Park, as presented. Page 2 of 4 MOTION was made by Schwebs, seconded by Erdman, and carried unanimously to approve the Special Event Request for the Ludington Guard Band Concerts on Tuesday June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th; July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th; and August 4th, 2026 in Wilson Park, as presented. MOTION was made by Schlough, seconded by Yonko, and carried unanimously to appoint Nolan Dowd to the Urban Forestry Board, through December 2028. BUDGET TRANSFERS – None. MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Knaack shared that the Mayoral Candidate form held last Thursday March 19th, 2026 by the League of Women Voters at the Holtby Hall of the Russel J. Rassbach Museum had a good crowd, and it was a good discussion. Mayor Knaack also reported that the pickleball tournament this past Saturday held at UW-Stout went well with many attendees, well over 100 players, was a lot of fun, and encouraged folks to sign up for the pickleball tournaments. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS – Administrator Atkinson spoke on the Thursday April 9th Special City Council meeting at 7:00 pm which will be held to talk about I-4 zoning updates. Atkinson also thanked Environmental Program Coordinator Hines and Public Works Director Schofield for their work on the Red Cedar Watershed Conference, and in particular praising Hines’ presentation at the conference, and thanked everyone else who was able attend and present. Deputy Clerk Johnson expressed thanks to the poll workers who were able to help as Special Voting Deputies, which went out to two local care facilities to conduct early absentee voting, and noted that absentee ballots are in the mail, and that in-person absentee voting will start tomorrow Tuesday March 24th, 2026 in the finance wing of city hall. Alderperson Crowe reported that he was informed by a couple residents of the Wilson Estate Mobile Home Park that they had formed a co-op to try and buy the park before it was sold to a private LLC out of state, and now it sounds as if things will be changing with increased rent and fees for garbage services. He noted the opportunity for education on the new ordinance passed related to rentals on the complaint-based inspection process and rent abatement system, and suggested that future consideration should be given to limit LLCs in how they can buy housing stock in the city to keep housing affordable. Public Works Director Schofield reminded folks of the additional meetings happening in April with both current and new City Councils. Alderperson Schlough commented that the snow is almost gone so, please pick up the trash and asked if utility companies were required to remove marking flags. Public Works Director Schofield indicated that utility companies are not required to remove the flags, and that once the project is complete residents can remove them. CLAIMS – MOTION was made by Luther, seconded by Erdman, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve payment of the following claims: Page 3 of 4 MARCH 23, 2026 CLAIMS U.S. POSTAL SERVICE $17.60 TOTAL $17.60 PARKING UTILITY CLAIMS 2026 CITY TREASURER IPS GROUP INC RYDIN $159.23 $1,025.94 $2,311.65 TOTAL $3,672.55 MOTION to wave the rules to allow Cody Bonte from Northland Group, Inc. to speak was made by Schlough, seconded by Erdman, carried unanimously. MOTION was made by Yonko, seconded by Erdman, and carried unanimously to approve the issuance of a Combination Class B (Class “B” Beer and “Class B” Liquor) License to Northland Group, Inc. for the Gin Mill at 228 Main Street East. MOTION was made by Crowe, seconded by Solberg, and carried unanimously to approve the issuance of a “Class A” Liquor License to Foos Wine, LLC for Foos Wine at 332 Main Street East. MOTION was made by Crowe, seconded by Luther, and carried unanimously to approve the following licenses: LICENSE YEAR – 2025-2026 TEMPORARY CLASS “B” BEER LICENSE: Red Cedar Racing Association (620 17th Street SE) 03/27/2026-03/28/2026, Car Show, Dunn County Fairgrounds TEMPORARY CLASS “B” BEER LICENSE & “CLASS B” WINE LICENSE: Dunn County Historical Society (1820 John Russell Rd) The Decades Dance at the Rassbach Museum, 04/18/2026 CHANGE OF AGENT: Paige Vandenberghe, Kwik Trip, Inc, dba Kwik Trip Store #498, 1213 Broadway Street S., Menomonie WI 54751 MASSAGE THERAPY FACILITY: Page 4 of 4 Oriental Massage and Foot Spa, 525 & 529 Broadway St N., Menomonie, WI 54751 LICENSE YEAR – 2026-2027 MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT: Vallartaco, 5745 Cabot Dr, Mounds View, MN 55112 MOTION to adjourn was made by Gentz, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously at 7:52pm. Chris Johnson, Deputy City Clerk