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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, March 2, 2026, and called to order by Mayor Knaack at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The following members were present: Luther, Sutherland, Yonko Pickard, Schwebs, Gentz, Solberg, Schlough, Erdman and Sommerfeld. Crowe was absent. MOTION made by Erdman, seconded by Schlough, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the February 16, 2026, City Council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING – None PUBLIC COMMENTS – Abe Smith, was present for any questions related to the Special Events Request, agenda item 4 (j). RESOLUTION – MOTION was made by Schlough, seconded by Solberg, and carried unanimously on a roll call vote to approve Resolution 2026-05, a resolution regarding the Well #6 Repair Emergency Declaration. MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Schwebs, and carried unanimously to create an Ad Hoc Committee to Review Non-Profit Financial Assistance Grant Applications and make recommendations for allocation of the $50,000 budget by March 17, 2026, and appoint Gentz, Solberg, and Mayor Knaack to the Committee. MOTION was made by Schwebs, seconded by Luther, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve the purchase of three (3) 2026 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD vehicles from Northtown Ford, Inc., at a cost of $130,541.16. ORDINANCE - MOTION was made by Yonko to INTRODUCE Proposed Ordinance 2026-07, an Ordinance amending Title 8, Chapter 2 of the City Code to clarify the responsibility for operation and maintenance of building sewers, amend the Mercury discharge limit, and create PFOA and PFOS discharge limits. MOTION was made by Erdman, seconded by Sommerfeld, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution 2026-06, a Resolution Enacting Alternate Side Lawn Irrigation Restrictions (simple majority). RESOLUTION - MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Schlough, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution 2026-07, a Resolution to Adopt a Citizen Participation Plan. Page 2 of 3 MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Yonko, and carried unanimously to appoint the City Council as the Citizen Participation Committee. RESOLUTION – MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Yonko, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution 2026-08, a Resolution setting a Policy on Non-Violent Civil Rights Demonstrations to Prohibit the Use of Excessive Force and to Enforce Applicable State and Local Laws Prohibiting Physically Barring Entrances & Exits. RESOLUTION – MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Yonko, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution 2026-09, a Resolution to Adopt a Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for CDBG Projects. MOTION to waive the rules to allow Abe Smith to answer questions from Council was made by Gentz, seconded by Solberg, and carried unanimously. MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Yonko, and carried to approve Abe Smith’s Special Event Request for the “No Kings” event on Saturday March 28, contingent upon the event organizers providing two portable toilets in the southeast corner of 6th Avenue East and 2nd Street East, and a certificate of insurance. Schlough was opposed. BUDGET TRANSFERS – None MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Knaack shared that Cedarbrook Church had a successful skating party Wolske Bay this past weekend. The Mayor also shared that some dates are being explored for a Special City Council meeting for an I-4 Zoning Update. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS – Communications Specialist, Zaria Whitacre, shared the Department’s 2025 Year in Review Report with Council. Public Works Director, David Schofield, shared an update regarding Stout Road Crash History before and after the installation of the Two-Way Left Turn Lane (TWLTL). Pickard and Yonko both shared their support for the Special City Council meeting regarding I-4 zoning. Sutherland recognized the local military personnel stationed in hazardous areas and asked the community to honor their service and hold them—and their families—in thoughtful consideration for the sacrifices they are making. Erdman suggested that the special meeting for I-4 zoning be held in a larger space to allow for more engagement. Gentz recognized Communications Specialist, Zaria Whitacre, for her exemplary work in the City’s communications development. Gentz further expressed his appreciation for the City's willingness to facilitate a public discussion concerning the I-4 zoning. CLAIMS – MOTION was made by Luther, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve payment of the following claims: Page 3 of 3 MARCH 2, 2026 CLAIMS EO JOHNSON $287.71 TOTAL $287.71 PARKING UTILITY CLAIMS 2025 CLANCY SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL INC $350.00 TOTAL $350.00 PARKING UTILITY CLAIMS 2026 CITY TREASURER $159.23 TOTAL $159.23 MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Solberg, and carried unanimously to approve the following license: LICENSES – MARCH 2, 2026 LICENSE YEAR 2025-2026 MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT: Cousins Maine Lobster, 5275 Cobb Court, San Diego, CA 92117 MOTION to adjourn was made by Gentz, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously. Kate Martin, City Clerk