3-2-26 City Council Packet

CITY OF MENOMONIE COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Menomonie City Hall 800 Wilson Avenue 1st Floor, City Council Chambers 7:00 pm Monday – March 2, 2026 Page 1 of 2 Pledge of Allegiance 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Public Comments (agenda items only). 4. New Business: a) Proposed Resolution 2026-05, a Resolution regarding the Well #6 Repair Emergency Declaration – discussion and possible action. b) Consider creation of 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 appointments to the Committee – discussion and possible action. c) Consider Award of Bid for three (3) new Police Department Interceptor Vehicles – discussion and possible action. d) 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 – discussion and possible introduction. e) Proposed Resolution 2026-06, a Resolution enacting Alternate Side Lawn Irrigation Restrictions – discussion and possible action. f) Proposed Resolution 2026-07, a Resolution approving a Citizen Participation Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – Public Facilities (PF) Program – discussion and possible action. g) Appoint City Council as Citizen Participation Committee for CDBG-PF Grant – discussion and possible action. h) Proposed Resolution 2026-08, a Resolution regarding Non-Violent Civil Rights Demonstrations – discussion and possible action. Page 2 of 2 i) Proposed Resolution 2026-09, a Resolution approving Residential Anti- Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan – discussion and possible action. j) Special Event Request from Abe Smith for the “No Kings” event on Saturday March 28 in 6th Avenue (Broadway to Crescent) and in Lot 6 – discussion and possible action. 5. Budget Transfers 6. Mayor’s Report 7. Communications and Miscellaneous Business a) Communications Specialist Annual Report. b) Update regarding Stout Road Crash History. 8. Claims 9. Licenses a) Normal license list – discussion and possible action 10. Adjourn “PUBLIC ACCESS” NOTE: Members of the public may view City Council meetings via Zoom Teleconference / Video Conference or over the internet by going to https://zoom.us/join (URL for Zoom meeting), or by calling 1 312 626 6799. The Access Code for the meeting is 831 8348 8526. Please note this is for viewing purposes ONLY . If you wish to participate, you must appear in person at the meeting. NOTE: Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities. For additional information or to request the service, contact the City Clerk or the City Administrator at 715-232-2221. CITY OF MENOMONIE COUNCIL MEETING STAFF COMMENTS Monday – March 2, 2026 Page 1 of 5 2. Approval of Minutes: Draft minutes from the City Council Meeting on February 16, 2026, are enclosed. If the Council concurs, the appropriate motion would be Approve the Minutes from the February 16, 2026, City Council Meeting (simple majority). 4. New Business: a) Enclosed is a memorandum regarding a proposed Resolution 2026-05, a Resolution regarding the Well #6 Repair Emergency Declaration. Public Works Director Schofield and Water Superintendent Hoyt will be on-hand to answer questions the City Council might have. If the City Council concurs, the appropriate motion would be Approve Resolution 2026-05, a resolution regarding the Well #6 Repair Emergency Declaration (roll call vote). b) Enclosed is a summary of the Non-Profit Financial Assistance Grant Program Applications. A total of twenty-seven (27) applications, totaling $381,631, were received. The available budget is $50,000. City Staff recommend creating an Ad-Hoc Committee to review the applications and make a recommendation to the full City Council. If the City Council concurs, the appropriate motion would be 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 _________, _________ and _________ to the Committee (simple majority). If approved, City Staff will work with the committee to schedule a public meeting during the week of March 9, 2026. Grant awards would then be considered at the March 23, 2026 City Council meeting. CITY OF MENOMONIE COUNCIL MEETING STAFF COMMENTS Monday – March 2, 2026 Page 2 of 5 c) Enclosed is a memorandum regarding the bids for three (3) Police Department interceptor vehicles. Chief Hollister will be on-hand to answer questions the City Council might have. If the City Council concurs, the appropriate motion would be Approve the purchase of three (3) 2026 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD vehicles from Northtown Ford, Inc., at a cost of $130,541.16 (roll call vote). d) Enclosed is a memorandum regarding proposed Ordinance 2026-07. Public Works Director Schofield and Wastewater Superintendent Garcia will be on hand to answer any question the City Council might have. If the City Council is willing to consider proposed Ordinance 2026-07, the appropriate motion would be 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 (no vote). If introduced, a public hearing will be held regarding Proposed Ordinance 2026-07 at the City Council meeting on April 6, 2026, after which readings and adoption would be considered. e) Enclosed is a memorandum regarding proposed Resolution 2026-06, a Resolution enacting Alternate Side Lawn Irrigation Restrictions for 2026. Public Works Director Schofield and Water Superintendent Hoyt will be on hand to answer any question the City Council might have. If the City Council is willing to consider proposed Resolution 2026-06, the appropriate motion would be Approve Resolution 2026-06, a Resolution Enacting Alternate Side Lawn Irrigation Restrictions (simple majority). CITY OF MENOMONIE COUNCIL MEETING STAFF COMMENTS Monday – March 2, 2026 Page 3 of 5 f) Enclosed is a memorandum regarding CDBG-PF Grant Application for Well #9. It contains several resolutions and actions necessary to qualify for CDBG-PF funding. Public Works Director Schofield will be on hand to answer any questions the City Council might have. If the City Council desires to apply for CDBG-PF funding, the following actions should be taken: • Approve Resolution 2026-07, a Resolution to Adopt a Citizen Participation Plan (simple majority), • Appoint the City Council as the Citizen Participation Committee (simple majority), • 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 (simple majority), • Approve Resolution 2026-09, a Resolution to Adopt a Residential Anti- Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for CDBG Projects (simple majority). j) Enclosed is a Special Event Request from Abe Smith for the “No Kings” event on Saturday March 28, 2026 in 6th Avenue East (Broadway to Crescent) and in Lot 6. City Administrator Atkinson will be available to answer any questions the City Council might have. If the City Council concurs, the appropriate motion would be 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 (simple majority). CITY OF MENOMONIE COUNCIL MEETING STAFF COMMENTS Monday – March 2, 2026 Page 4 of 5 5. Budget Transfers No Budget Transfers have been identified at this time. If any additional budget transfers are identified, a revised list will be distributed before the meeting. In that case, the appropriate motion would be Approve the Revised Budget Transfers, as presented (roll call). 7. Communications a) Enclosed is a report from Communications Specialist Whitacre who will be on hand to answer questions the City Council might have. For discussion only. No action can be taken. b) Enclosed is an update regarding Stout Road Crash History before and after the installation of the Two-Way Left Turn Lane (TWLTL). Public Works Director Schofield will be on hand to answer questions the City Council might have. For discussion only. No action can be taken. 8. Claims The Claims list is enclosed in the packet. If the City Council supports paying the claims, the appropriate motion would be Approve the Claims List, as presented (roll call). If any additional claims are identified, a revised list will be distributed before the meeting. In that case, the appropriate motion would be Approve the Revised Claims List, as presented (roll call). CITY OF MENOMONIE COUNCIL MEETING STAFF COMMENTS Monday – March 2, 2026 Page 5 of 5 9. Licenses The normal license list is enclosed in the packet. If the City Council concurs, the appropriate motion would be Approve the Normal License List, as presented (simple majority). If any license applications are received, a revised list will be distributed before the meeting. In that case, the appropriate motion would be Approve the Revised Normal License List, as presented (simple majority). 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, February 16, 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, Gentz, Solberg, Erdman and Sommerfeld. MOTION made by Pickard, seconded by Erdman, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the February 2, 2026, City Council meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Chad Schlough spoke on agenda item 4a. Patrick Brougan spoke on agenda item 4a. Eric Hostetter spoke in support of agenda item 5g. Katie Baier speaking on behalf of the Menomonie Farmers Market, spoke in favor of agenda item 5e. Richard Thomas spoke in favor of agenda item 5e. Jeff Frawley spoke in favor of agenda item 5e. Sylvia Gengenbach spoke against agenda item 5e. Crystal Halvorson speaking on behalf of the Menomonie Food Co-op, spoke in favor of agenda item 5e. Ronald Knutson spoke in favor of agenda item 5e. Tammy Simon speaking on behalf Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce spoke in favor of agenda item 5e. Aimee Lor, spoke in favor of agenda item 5e. Jamie Schlosser, spoke in favor of agenda item 5e. Casey Sutliff, spoke in favor of agenda item 5e.. MOTION was made by Schwebs, seconded by Solberg, to appoint Chad Schlough as the replacement Ward #9 Alderperson for the remainder of the present term until April 2027. MOTION was made by Crowe, seconded by Erdman, carried unanimously to allow the two candidates for the Ward 9 Alderperson seat to come up and speak on their qualifications, and answer questions from the body. Roll call vote on the motion to appoint Chad Schlough: Ayes: Luther, Sutherland, Schwebs, Solberg, Sommerfeld, Noes: Crowe, Yonko, Pickard, Gentz, Erdman. 5-5 tie was broken by Mayor Knaack in favor of the motion. NO ACTION was taken on the Economic Development presentation by Adam Accola, Director of the Dunn Economic Development. NO ACTION was taken on the Economic Development presentation by Rebecca Kralewski, Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Menomonie. ORDINANCE – MOTION to INTRODUCE Proposed Ordinance 2026-06, an Ordinance repealing and recreating Title 3, Chapter 23 Outdoor Food Stand/Mobile Food Unit Vendor License was made by Pickard. MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Luther, and carried to waive the first reading of proposed Ordinance 2026-06. MOTION was made by Solberg, seconded by Erdman, and carried to waive the second reading of proposed Ordinance 2026-06. MOTION was Page 2 of 4 made by Pickard to adopt proposed Ordinance 2026-06, seconded by Luther, and carried unanimously on a roll call vote to ADOPT Ordinance 2026-06. MOTION was made by Yonko, seconded by Erdman, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve the 2026-2028 MS4 Permitted Municipal Agreement for Storm Water Education and Outreach Coordination by Rain to Rivers of Western Wisconsin, Inc. RESOLUTION – MOTION was made by Yonko, seconded by Schewbs, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution 2026-04 regarding the 2026-2028 Menomonie Farmers Market, Inc. Special Event Requests, as presented. MOTION was made by Luther, seconded by Sutherland, and carried unanimously to approve the Menomonie Baseball Association Special Event Requests for baseball tournaments on May 29- 31, June 5-7, June 11-14, June 26-28, and July 24-26, 2026 in Wakanda Park and on Game Park Road, contingent upon receipt of proof of insurance. MOTION was made by Solberg, seconded by Sutherland, and carried unanimously to approve the Menomonie Junior Mustang Special Event Request for a softball tournament on June 19-21, 2026 in Wakanda Park and on Game Park Road, as presented. NO ACTION was taken on the memorandum regarding uncontrolled intersections, presentation made by Environmental Program Coordinator Hines and Public Works Director Schofield. MOTION was made by Solberg, seconded by Erdman, and carried unanimously to appoint Randy Eide to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. BUDGET TRANSFERS – None. MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Knaack reported that he went to the Dunn Co. Fish and Game Ice Fishing Contest this past Saturday, stating that it was well attended and that a lot of fish were caught. The mayor further reported that the Community Invite ice-skating event afterwards, was also good, and wanted to thank everyone involved and City Communications Specialist Zaria Whitacre for helping with that event. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS – Deputy City Clerk Johnson shared that the Spring Primary Election is tomorrow, and encouraged folks go out and exercise their right to vote. Alderperson Pickard shared that she attended the Data Center Download – Citizen Lead Town Hall at the Off-Broadway Banquet Center, which was hosted on this past Sunday. She indicated that it was well organized, very informative, and was glad to see that folks came away from the event feeling heard, accomplished, and involved with the community. She further commented that it would be beneficial to host more discussion focused town hall style events to engage with citizens on a more frequent basis in a city sponsored space, beyond public Page 3 of 4 comments at these meetings. Alderperson Crowe shared that the Cocca Crawl event, put on by Downtown Menomonie was a success, good to see folks out enjoying the good weather. He further commented that while slushy the ice skating at Wolske Bay, it was good to be out there with the family. Alderperson Luther commented on the negative campaign messaging being seen on social media and said we should be focusing on the positives each candidate it looking to do. Alderperson Gentz wished to echo what was said by Alderperson Pickard about the quality and productiveness of the Data Center Download event. Alderperson Gentz also commented on feedback received from the community that the online portal was good for data collection, but expanded on the need to find a better way to collect community feedback and suggested the possibility of listening sessions held by the city in the on future topics. He further commented that with especially with contentious topics there is no such thing as too much communication, and good communication helps build trust with the community. CLAIMS – MOTION was made by Solberg, seconded by Luther, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve payment of the following claims: FEBRUARY 2, 2026 CLAIMS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WIS $2,935.44 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE $1,712.76 WOODLEY CO INC $1,196.65 TOTAL $5,844.85 PARKING UTILITY CLAIMS CLANCY SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL INC IPS GROUP $350.00 $739.08 TOTAL $1,089.08 MOTION was made by Luther, seconded by Crowe, and carried unanimously to approve the following license: LICENSES – FEBRUARY 16, 2026 LICENSE YEAR 2025-2026 TEMPORARY CLASS “B” BEER LICENSE & “CLASS B” WINE LICENSE: Menomonie Youth Hockey Association – 620 17th St SE Page 4 of 4 • Mite Jamboree, 02/20/2026-02/22/2026 TEMPORARY CLASS “B” BEER LICENSE: Menomonie Baseball Association – 1412 6th St. E • UW-Stout Baseball Games, Wakanda Park, Diamond #2 o 04/03/2026, 04/04/2026, 04/08/2026, 04/11/2026, 04/12/2026, 04/18/2025, 04/19/2026 • MBA-MBT State Qualifier Tournaments / 9u-14u Youth Baseball, Wakanda Park o 05/29/2026 – 05/31/2026, 06/05/2026 – 06/07/2026, 06/12/2026 – 06/14/2026, 06/26/2026 – 06/28/2026, 07/24/2026 – 07/26/2026 MOTION to convene in closed session under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of 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 Discuss/consider a proposed Land Sale, Land Sale Price, and Tax Increment Financing incentives for a potential industrial (manufacturing) development on Packer Drive, was made by Solberg, seconded by Erdman, and carried unanimously on roll call vote. MOTION to reconvene in open session under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(2) was made by Solberg, seconded by Gentz, and carried unanimously on roll call vote. NO ACTION was taken on the discussion/consideration of a proposed Land Sale, Land Sale Price, and Tax Increment Financing incentives for a potential industrial (manufacturing) development on Packer Drive. MOTION to adjourn was made by Gentz, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously at 8:52pm. Chris Johnson, Deputy City Clerk MEMORANDUM David Schofield, Director of Public Works dschofield@menomonie-wi.gov 715-232-2221 Ext.1020 TO: Mayor Knaack & City Council FROM: David Schofield, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Well #6 Emergency Resolution DATE: March 2, 2026 City Council Meeting On Tuesday February 24, the submersible well pump at Well #6 failed. Well #6 is one of three (3) municipal wells in the City and its loss leaves the City vulnerable to loss of system pressure should Well #4 and/or Well #8 need to be taken out of service or a major water break occur. Wisconsin Statute requires public bidding for construction contracts over $25,000. However, Wis. Stats. 62.15(1b) and City Procurement Policy provide an exemption to this in emergency situations as this is. City Staff have prepared, and recommend approval of, Resolution 2026-05. If City Council concurs, the appropriate motion would be Approve Resolution 2026-05, a resolution regarding the Well #6 Repair Emergency Declaration (roll call vote). Attachments: • Proposed Resolution 2026-05 RESOLUTION 2026-05 WELL #6 REPAIR EMERGENCY DECLARATION WHEREAS, the City of Menomonie (“City”) owns and operates three (3) municipal wells to provide drinking water to residents and businesses; and, WHEREAS, Well #6 exists in the Dunn County Recreation Park near 21st Street East; and, WHEREAS, the submersible well pump in Well #6 failed on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 and must be replaced; and, WHEREAS, conducting full public bidding of the Well #6 Repair Project would take several weeks; and, WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works and Water Superintendent both believe delaying the Well #6 Repair Project would leave the City vulnerable to loss of system pressure should Well #4 and/or Well #8 need to be taken out of service or a major water break occur; and, WHEREAS, Wisconsin Statute 62.15(1b) provides an exception to public bidding law for the “repair and reconstruction of public facilities when damage or threatened damage thereto creates an emergency”. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT KNOWN, that the City Council does hereby declare: 1. The Well #6 Repair Project constitutes an emergency. 2. Authorize the Director of Public Works and Water Superintendent to proceed with the Well #6 Repair Project without public bidding. Signed this ________ day of ____________, 2026. By: __________________________________ Randy Knaack, Mayor Attest: __________________________________ Catherine Martin, Clerk # Applicant Submit 501(c)(3) (or equivalent) Determination? Submit Financials? Submit Overall Operating Budget? Submit Board of Directors? Located in the City of Menomonie? Brief Summary of Project Project Cost ($) Grant Requested ($) Grant Approved ($) 1 Aging and Disability Resource Center of Dunn County No No No Yes (Committee) Yes Grief Support Group books, journals and other materials $ 1,000 1,000$ 2 Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Blank Blank Blank 3 Bridge to Hope, Inc. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Safe & Stable Menomonie: Community-Based Shelter and Crisis Response Initiative $ 273,289 $ 20,000 4 Catholic Charities of the Dioceses of La Crosse Yes Yes Yes Yes No Ongoing operation of Sojourner House (618 South Barstow Street, Eau Claire, Wisconsin) $ 749,670 15,000$ 5 Center for Independent Living for Western Wisconsin, Inc. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes New Freedom Volunteer Driver Program $ 1,048,576 $ 20,000 6 Chippewa Valley Technical College Foundation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Menomonie Campus Courtyard Project $ 15,000 $ 10,000 7 Colfax Sportsmens Club, Inc. Yes Yes No Yes No Colfax Steel Smashers Scholastic Action Shooting Team $ 25,000 $ 6,000 8 Dunn County Historical Society Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Donor management software, website upgrade, and facility safety repairs. $ 20,000 20,000$ 9 Dunn County Play Group No No Yes Yes (Dunn County Board of Supervisors) Yes Dunn County Play Group $ 31,200 $ 20,000 10 Evergreen Cemetery Association Yes (501(c)(13)) Yes Yes Yes Yes Evergreen Cemetery Groundskeeping & Maintenance $ 48,234 $ 20,000 11 Family Learning Center, Inc. of Menomonie Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Arts and Education Community Events $ 4,500 $ 10,000 City of Menomonie 2026 Non-Profit Financial Assistance Grant Application Summary Page 1 of 3 # Applicant Submit 501(c)(3) (or equivalent) Determination? Submit Financials? Submit Overall Operating Budget? Submit Board of Directors? Located in the City of Menomonie? Brief Summary of Project Project Cost ($) Grant Requested ($) Grant Approved ($) City of Menomonie 2026 Non-Profit Financial Assistance Grant Application Summary 12 Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin, Inc. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Menomonie Campus Career EXCELerate Expansion $ 37,500 $ 20,000 13 Hoof Beat Theraputic Healing Center Yes Yes Yes Yes No Community Accessibility Expansion Project $ 32,649 $ 20,000 14 Literacy Volunteers - Chippewa Valley Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Dunn County Jail Corrections Education $ 22,308 $ 11,000 15 Lower Chippewa Invasives Partnership, Inc. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Trailer Equipment Refresh $ 2,569 $ 2,569 16 Ludington Guard Band Foundation, Inc. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Annual Summer Band Concerts at Wilson Park $ 20,149 $ 12,000 17 Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, Inc. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Provide Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care to Menomonie Police Department and Menomonie Fire Department $ 21,932 $ 15,000 18 Menomonie Area Soccer, Inc. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Menomonie Area Soccer Program Development $ 10,000 $ 10,000 19 Menomonie Area Senior Center Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Support of Operational Expenses for Senior Center Adult Day Services Program $ 35,000 $ 20,000 20 Menomonie Area Youth Baseball Association, Inc. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Fowler's Park Upgrades $ 29,981 $ 20,000 21 Murals In Menomonie No No No Yes Yes Murals In Menomonie Event $ 320,000 $ 20,000 22 Red Cedar Film Festival Foundation, Inc. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Red Cedar Film Festival $ 24,937 $ 14,312 Page 2 of 3 # Applicant Submit 501(c)(3) (or equivalent) Determination? Submit Financials? Submit Overall Operating Budget? Submit Board of Directors? Located in the City of Menomonie? Brief Summary of Project Project Cost ($) Grant Requested ($) Grant Approved ($) City of Menomonie 2026 Non-Profit Financial Assistance Grant Application Summary 23 Stepping Stones of Dunn County, Inc. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Stepping Stones of Dunn County General Funding $ 1,035,900 $ 20,000 24 Tainter Lake Rehabilitation District No Yes Yes Yes (Commissioners) No Steward Property Erosion Mitigation Project Engineering $ 35,000 $ 20,000 25 Wilson Place Mansion, LTD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Time Capsule Project $ 3,500 2,750$ 26 Wisconsin Milkweed Alliance Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Extreme Weather Community Access Program $ 12,000 $ 12,000 27 YMCA of Chippewa Valley, Inc. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ForeverWell Senior Program $ 36,690 $ 20,000 Total = 381,631$ -$ Page 3 of 3 Memorandum To: Mayor Knaack & City Council From: Rick Hollister, Chief of Police Date: 02-24-2026 Subject: Police Vehicles Bid Award CC: Eric Atkinson, City Administrator ______________________________________________________________________________ The Menomonie Police Department has proposed to purchase three new patrol vehicles for law enforcement use. The funds for this purchase are allocated in the 2025-2026 Capital Improvement borrowing. On February 4th, 2026, the police department published a Notice of Request For Bids and issued it to eight (8) area dealerships. On Monday, February 16, 2026 three (3) bids were received as shown on the attached bid tabulation. The low bid for three (3) 2026 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD vehicles was Northtown Ford, Inc. in Menomonie. I recommend proceeding with the low bid. If the City Council concurs, the appropriate motion would be Approve the purchase of three (3) 2026 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD vehicles from Northtown Ford, Inc. at a cost of $130,541.16. Attachments: • Bid Tabulation Bid TabulaƟon Three New Police Vehicles City of Menomonie, WI February 16, 2026 Contractor Loca Ɵon Make/Model Bid Northtown Ford 415 Cedar Ave W. Menomonie WI 26 Ford / Police Interceptor $130,541.16 Eau Claire Ford Lincoln 2909 Lorch Ave Eau Claire WI 26 Ford / Police Interceptor $135,486.00 Link Ford & RV 2700 Decker Drive Rice Lake WI 26 Ford / Police Interceptor $134,763.00 MEMORANDUM David Schofield, Director of Public Works dschofield@menomonie-wi.gov 715-232-2221 Ext.1020 TO: Mayor Knaack & City Council FROM: David Schofield, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Proposed Ordinance 2026-07 DATE: March 2, 2026 City Council Meeting City Staff have recommended the following changes to Title 8, Chapter 2 City Sewer Utility: 1. Clarify that property owners are responsible for operation and maintenance of building sewers. City Staff recommend clarifying that owners are responsible for operation and maintenance of building sewers. The City has no ability to maintain building sewers. Property owners can access their building sewers via cleanouts. 2. Lower Mercury discharge limit to 0.25 micrograms per liter. City Staff recommend reducing the Mercury discharge limit from 1 microgram per liter to 0.25 microgram per liter. 3. Setting PFOA discharge limit of 95 nanograms per liter. City Staff recommend enacting a PFOA discharge limit of 95 nanograms per liter. Wisconsin DNR has issued a surface water quality criteria1 of 95 nanograms per liter and has proposed an interim strategy2 which would, effectively, limit biosolids to 20 milligrams per kilogram of PFOA and PFOS. 4. Setting PFOS discharge limit of 8 nanograms per liter. City Staff recommend enacting a PFOS discharge limit of 8 nanograms per liter. Wisconsin DNR has issued a surface water quality criteria1 of 8 nanograms per liter. If the City Council is willing to consider these changes, which are included in Proposed Ordinance 2026-07, the appropriate motion would be: 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 add PFOA and PFOS discharge limits (no vote). If introduced, a public hearing will be held regarding Proposed Ordinance 2026-07 at the City Council on April 6, 2026, after which readings and adoption would be considered. 1 https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/PFAS/WaterQuality.html 2 https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/sites/default/files/topic/PFAS/PFAS_BiosolidsInterimStrategy.pdf ORDINANCE 2026-07 OF THE ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF MENOMONIE FOR 2026. An ordinance amending portions of 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 creating PFOA and PFOS discharge limits. THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MENOMONIE DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 8-2-4-4-C of the City Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows: C. All costs and expenses incident to the installation, connection, operation, and maintenance of the building sewer from the establishment to and including the connection to the public sewer shall be borne by the owner. The owner shall indemnify the utility from any loss or damage that may directly or indirectly be occasioned by the installation, connection, operation, and maintenance of the building sewer. Section 2. Section 8-2-4-6-A-5 of the City Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows: 5. Any wastewater containing toxic pollutants in sufficient quantity, either singly or by interaction to injure or interfere with any wastewater treatment process, that constitutes a hazard to humans or animals, or that exceeds the limitation set forth i n state or federal categorical pretreatment standards. A toxic pollutant shall include, but not be limited to, any pollutant identified in the toxic pollutant list set forth in NR 215 of the Wisconsin administrative code. Unless more restrictive limits are established by a state or federal regulatory agency having jurisdiction, the following concentrations, in micrograms per liter, shall not be exceeded on a grab sample basis: Toxic Pollutant Micrograms Per Liter Arsenic 40 Cadmium 22 Chromium 500 Copper 60 Cyanide 50 Lead 100 Mercury 0.25 Molybdenum 25 Nickel 100 Selenium 10 Silver 10 Zinc 1,000 Section 3. Section 8-2-4-6-A-12 of the City Code is created to read as follows: 12. After January 1, 2027, wastewater containing more than ninety-five (95) nanograms per liter (ng/L) of perfluorooctanoic acid (also known as PFOA) in its anionic, cationic, and acidic forms as well as any salts of perfluorooctanoic acid. Section 4. Section 8-2-4-6-A-13 of the City Code is created to read as follows: 13. After January 1, 2027, Wastewater containing more than eight (8) nanograms per liter (ng/L) of perfluorooctane sulfonate (also known as PFOS) in its anionic, cationic, and acidic forms as well as any salts of perfluorooctane sulfonate. Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect upon the date of publication as provided in Section 62.11(4)(a), Wisconsin Statutes. INTRODUCED______________________ APPROVED THIS _____ DAY FIRST READING____________________ OF __________________, 2026 SECOND READING__________________ __________________________ MAYOR, RANDY KNAACK PASSED____________________________ PUBLISHED________________________ SUBMITTED BY: ATTEST____________________________ _________________________ CITY CLERK, CATHERINE MARTIN ALDERPERSON MEMORANDUM David Schofield, Director of Public Works dschofield@menomonie-wi.gov 715-232-2221 Ext.1020 TO: Mayor Knaack & City Council FROM: David Schofield, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Alternate Side Irrigation Restrictions DATE: March 2, 2026 City Council Meeting The City Council enacted Alternate Side Irrigation Restrictions in 2023, 2024 and 2025 due to the lack of sufficient well capacity to keep up with peak demand driven by lawn irrigation. Residents and Businesses seemed to adapt to the regulations by adjusting their irrigation practices. City Staff recommend enacting Alternate Side Irrigation Restrictions for 2026 now before most irrigation systems are started up for the summer. The restrictions will end on September 1, 2026. If the City Council concurs, the appropriate motion would be Approve Resolution 2026-06 a Resolution Enacting Alternate Side Lawn Irrigation Restrictions (simple majority). Attachments: • Resolution 2026-06 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-06 STATE OF WISCONSIN City of Menomonie Dunn County A RESOLUTION ENACTING ALTERNATE SIDE LAWN IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS WHEREAS, the City of Menomonie operates a water system that consists of three municipal wells and three elevated water towers; and WHEREAS, the peak demand on the water system occurs during the summer months and is driven in large part by lawn irrigation; and WHEREAS, during peak demand periods, the municipal wells run for excessive times which increases wear and tear on the wells and reduces their ability to recharge; and WHEREAS, during sustained peak demand periods, the elevated water towers can be drawn down sufficiently to reduce the Fire Department’s ability to fight fires; and WHEREAS, the City has designed, bid and started construction on new Well #9 which is anticipated to be completed in early 2028; and, WHEREAS, in the meantime, City must take other steps to reduce peak demand in the meantime. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Menomonie Common Council hereby establishes Alternate Side Lawn Irrigation Restrictions until September 1, 2026. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that properties with even number addresses (i.e. 620 11th Avenue West) may only irrigate turf grass areas on even numbered days (i.e. June 2, June 4, June 6…). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that properties with odd number addresses (i.e. 621 11th Avenue West) may only irrigate turf grass areas on odd numbered days (i.e. June 1, June 3, June 5…). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Menomonie Common Council directs staff to issue written warnings to properties that do not comply with Alternate Side Lawn Irrigation Restrictions and, if continued non-compliance occurs, impose forfeitures. Adopted this 2nd day of March, 2026. ___________________________________________ Mayor Attest: ____________________________________ City Clerk MEMORANDUM David Schofield, Director of Public Works dschofield@menomonie-wi.gov 715-232-2221 Ext.1020 TO: Mayor Knaack & City Council FROM: David Schofield, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: CDBG-PF Grant Application for Well #9 DATE: February 2, 2026 City Council Meeting City Staff recommends applying for a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant for Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) for Phase 2 of the Well #9 Project, which will include the treatment equipment. The CDBG program requires grant recipients to comply with a number of regulations intended to protect residents, particularly low-to-moderate income (LMI) residents, from heavy handed municipal actions. If the City Council desires to apply for CDBG-PF funding, the following actions should be taken: • Approve Resolution 2026-07, a Resolution to Adopt a Citizen Participation Plan (simple majority), • Appoint the City Council as the Citizen Participation Committee (simple majority), • 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 (simple majority). • Approve Resolution 2026-09, a Resolution to Adopt a Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for CDBG Projects (simple majority). A public hearing, as required by the Citizen Participation Plan, will be held at the March 23, 2026 meeting. Attachments: • Resolution 2026-07 • Citizen Participation Plan • Resolution 2026-08 • Resolution 2026-09 City of Menomonie Resolution No. 2026-07 Resolution to Adopt a Citizen Participation Plan WHEREAS, the City of Menomonie has applied for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); and WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) require recipients of CDBG monies to have in place a Citizen Participation Plan; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Participation Plan shall encourage citizen participation (especially by persons of low and moderate income (LMI)), provide citizens reasonable and timely access to local meetings and information, provide for technical assistance, provide for public hearings, provide for complaint procedures, and accommodate non-English speaking residents; and WHEREAS, the City of Menomonie has prepared and publicly reviewed the Citizen Participation Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Councill of the City of Menomonie officially adopts the Citizen Participation Plan. ADOPTED on this 2nd day of March, 2026. ATTEST: Kate Martin, City Clerk The governing body of the City of Menomonie has authorized the above resolution by Resolution No.: 2026-07, dated March 2, 2026 Chief Elected Official’s Signature: Randy Knaack, Mayor Page 1 of 3 CDBG Citizen Participation Plan CITY OF MENOMONIE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program PURPOSE In order for the CDBG Program to operate effectively, and to address the needs of the citizens of the City of Menomonie, the entire population must be kept informed. The decision-making process must be open and consistent with State and Federal regulations. To accomplish this, the following plan will be followed: PROGRAM OVERSIGHT 1. The City of Menomonie shall create a Citizen Participation Committee, members of which shall be appointed by the Chief Elected Official and confirmed by the City of Menomonie’s City Council This Committee shall be responsible for implementation of the Citizen Participation Plan (CPP), as well as offering guidance in preparation of the grant application. The City of Menomonie shall oversee the preparation of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant application. 2. To ensure responsiveness to the needs of its citizens, the City of Menomonie shall provide for and encourage citizen participation. Particular emphasis shall be given to participation by persons of low- to- moderate income (LMI). CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 1. The City of Menomonie shall establish a committee composed of persons representative of the City of Menomonie demographics. This committee must include at least one LMI person. The committee members should also include representatives from the local government, real estate, banking and labor communities whenever possible. This committee shall assume responsibility for coordinating all required elements of the Citizen Participation Plan. All committee members must be residents of the City of Menomonie. NOTICE OF HEARINGS 1. Official notice of hearings will be by public notice in the Colfax Messenger as a 2-week (14 days) or class 2 notice prior to the hearing date. In addition, the public notice shall be posted at the City of Menomonie City Hall. These notices will include the time, place and date of meetings, as well as a brief agenda. Page 2 of 3 CDBG Citizen Participation Plan 2. All notifications of meetings and available assistance must be worded in such a way as to encourage LMI participation. In addition, all meeting announcements shall include where, and during what time, information and records relating to the proposed and actual use of funds may be found. REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS Public hearings shall be held to obtain citizen views and to enable them to respond to proposals at all stages of the CDBG Program, including the development of needs, the review of proposed activities and the review of program performance. Hearings shall be held after adequate notice, at times and locations convenient to potential or actual beneficiaries and with accommodations for the handicapped, and, if needed, for non-English speaking persons. 1. The first hearing will receive citizens’ views and provide an explanation of: a. Community development needs, objectives, and strategies. b. The CDBG program including goals, objectives, application process, amount of funds available, timetable, eligible activities, etc. 2. The second hearing will receive citizens’ views and provide a review of the performance of the funded activities. 3. The first public hearing shall be held during the development of the application for funds. 4. The second public hearing shall be held during the implementation of the program. If the project includes construction, demolition, and/or structural rehabilitation activities, then the second hearing must be held after construction, demolition, and/or rehabilitation has begun and is in progress. 5. The City of Menomonie will attempt to have at least one of the public hearings in the service area. PROGRAM INFORMATION, FILES, and ASSISTANCE 1. Technical assistance will be provided to any citizen who requests information about program requirements. Assistance with the application process will be provided by the City of Menomonie’s City Clerk’s Office. A City staff member will meet with citizens on request. 2. The City of Menomonie will maintain, in the Menomonie City Hall, a record of all citizen participation efforts including minutes of meetings, newspaper and internet article clippings, and copies of notices and brochures. 3. Citizens will be invited to make proposals regarding the application. If suitable proposals are submitted in writing, a written response will be provided within 15 days. Every effort will be made to respond to all proposals prior to the final action on the subject. Page 3 of 3 CDBG Citizen Participation Plan 4. Citizens may petition or request in writing assistance or changes. The City of Menomonie’s staff will respond to all such requests within 15 days after the City of Menomonie’s Citizen Participation Committee has met to discuss the request. COMPLAINTS The City of Menomonie will handle citizen complaints about the program in a timely manner. By federal regulation the City will respond in writing to all written letters of complaint within 15 days after receipt of the complaint. The nature and disposition of verbal complaints will be recorded in a complaint log. The first contact for complaints should be made to David Schofield, Public Works Director. In addition to the above procedure, any citizen wishing to object may complain directly to the following address: Attention: Executive Staff Assistant Wisconsin Department of Administration Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources P.O. Box 7970 Madison, WI 53707-7970 Written complaints should contain the following information and should be as specific as possible when describing: 1) The Program area being referenced: HOME, Community Development Block Grants for Housing (CDBG – Housing), Community Development Block Grants for Community Development (CDBG – Community Development), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), etc.; 2) The event resulting in the complaint; 3) The dates, details, and reason for the complaint; along with 4) The complainant’s name, address, and telephone number ACCOMMODATIONS The City of Menomonie will respond to residents’ requests for reasonable accommodations to participate in CDBG public hearings in accordance with state and federal laws; and include instructions for making accommodation requests in hearing notices. NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING PERSONS City of Menomonie will regularly review the demographic data of the municipality and survey a CDBG project area and/or service area if deemed necessary to identify non-English speaking persons; and will take steps to assure them equal opportunity in the citizen participation process. Page 1 CITY OF MENOMONIE 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 NO. 2026-08 A resolution of the City Council of the City of Menomonie, to adopt the policy to prohibit the use of excessive force and to enforce applicable state and local laws prohibiting physically barring entrances/exits for non-violent civil rights demonstrations: WHEREAS Section 104 (l)(1) of Title I of the Housing and Redevelopment Act of 1974 as amended (42 U.S.C. 69 §5304(l)) prohibits the State from expending or obligating any Community Development Block Grant funds to any unit of general local government that does not have or adopt a policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by local law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in nonviolent civil rights demonstrations; and a policy of enforcing State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such nonviolent civil rights demonstration within its jurisdiction; AND WHEREAS it is in the interest of the City of Menomonie to pursue Community Development Block Grant Funds and to adopt policy that complies with Section 104 ( l)(1) of Title I of the Housing and Redevelopment Act of 1974 as amended (42 U.S.C. 69 §5304(l)); NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MENOMONIE: I. It is POLICY of the city to prohibit the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within the city’s jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in nonviolent civil rights demonstrations. II. It is POLICY of the city to enforce applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such nonviolent civil rights demonstration within the city’s jurisdiction. III. The officials and employees of the city shall assist in the orderly prevention of all excessive force within the City of Menomonie by implementing the authority and enforcement procedures set forth in Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. IV. The City of Menomonie directs the Menomonie Police Chief to implement this Resolution by amending applicable Menomonie Police Department procedures. Page 2 PASSED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AND OF THE CITY OF MENOMONIE. Date 3/2/26 Chief Elected Official Signature Randy Knaack, Mayor ATTEST: Date 3/2/2026 Municipal Clerk Signature Kate Martin, Clerk RESOLUTION 2026-09 CITY OF MENOMONIE WISCONSIN RESIDENTIAL ANTI-DISPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PLAN FOR CDBG PROGRAMS This Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan (RARAP) is prepared by the City of Menomonie in accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations at 24 CFR Part 42.325 and is applicable to our CDBG1 projects. Minimize Displacement: Consistent with the goals and objectives of activities assisted under the Act, the City of Menomonie will take the following actions to minimize the direct and indirect displacement of persons from their homes: • Stage rehabilitation of apartment units to allow tenants to remain in the building/complex during and after the rehabilitation, working with empty units first. • Arrange for facilities to house persons who must be relocated temporarily during rehabilitation • Where feasible, give priority to rehabilitation of housing, as opposed to demolition, to avoid displacement. • If feasible, demolish or convert only dwelling units that are not occupied or vacant occupiable dwelling units (especially those units which are “lower-income dwelling units” as defined in 24 CFR Part 42.305). • Target only those properties deemed essential to the need or success of the project. Relocation Assistance to Displaced Persons: The City of Menomonie will provide relocation assistance for lower-income tenants who, in connection with an activity assisted under the CDBG Program, move permanently or move personal property from real property as a direct result of the demolition of any dwelling unit or the conversion of a lower-income dwelling unit in accordance with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 42.350. A displaced person who is not a lower-income tenant, will be provided relocation assistance in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24. One-for-One Replacement of Lower-Income Dwelling Units: The City of Menomonie will replace all occupied and vacant occupiable lower-income dwelling units demolished or converted to a use other than lower-income housing in connection with a project assisted with funds provided under the CDBG Program in accordance with 24 CFR Part 42.375. Page 2 of 3 Before entering into a contract committing the City of Menomonie to provide funds for a project that will directly result in demolition or conversion of lower-income dwelling units, the City of Menomonie will make public by [publication in the Colfax Messenger] and submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the State, under the State CDBG Program, the following information in writing: 1. A description of the proposed assisted project; 2. The address, number of bedrooms, and location on a map of lower-income dwelling units that will be demolished or converted to a use other than as lower- income dwelling units as a result of an assisted project; 3. A time schedule for the commencement and completion of the demolition or conversion; 4. To the extent known, the address, number of lower-income dwelling units by size (number of bedrooms) and location on a map of the replacement lower-income housing that has been or will be provided. NOTE: Also see 24 CFR Part 42.375(d). 5. The source of funding and a time schedule for the provision of the replacement dwelling units; 6. The basis for concluding that each replacement dwelling unit will remain a lower- income dwelling unit for at least 10 years from the date of initial occupancy; and 7. Information demonstrating that any proposed replacement of lower-income dwelling units with smaller dwelling units (e.g., a 2-bedroom unit with two 1- bedroom unit), or any proposed replacement of efficiency or single-room occupancy (SRO) units with units of a different size, is appropriate and consistent with the housing needs and priorities identified in the HUD-approved Consolidated Plan and 24 CFR Part 42.375(b). To the extent that the specific location of the replacement dwelling units and other data in items 4 through 7 are not available at the time of the general submission, the City of Menomonie will identify the general location of such dwelling units on a map and complete the disclosure and submission requirements as soon as the specific data is available. Replacement not Required Based on Unit Availability: Under 24 CFR Part 42.375(d), the [City of Menomonie] may submit a request to HUD (or to the State, if funded by the State) for a determination that the one-for-one replacement requirement does not apply based on objective data that there is an adequate supply of vacant lower-income dwelling units in standard condition available on a non-discriminatory basis within the area. Page 3 of 3 Contacts: The [City Clerk’s Office at 715-232-2221] is responsible for tracking the replacement of lower-income dwelling units and ensuring that they are provided within the required period. The [City Finance Office at 715-232-2221] is responsible for providing relocation payments and other relocation assistance to any lower-income person displaced by the demolition of any dwelling unit or the conversion of lower-income dwelling units to another use. Adopted by the [City of Menomonie City Council on: March 2, 2026. Chief Elected Official (CEO) Certification: [Randy Knaack] Mayor CEO Signature: ATTEST: Municipal Clerk Attestation: Kate Martin [City Clerk Clerk Signature: Date Adopted: [March 2, 2026] Date Effective: [March 2, 2026] 800 Wilson Ave Menomonie, WI 54751 715-232-2221 Page 3 of 5 Special Event Application Instructions: Complete all questions, attach any necessary permits and documentation, including a site plan to support your application, and return them to the City of Menomonie Clerk’s Office or email clerk@menomonie-wi.gov. Please submit this application at least 60 days prior to the event. Event Organizer’s Name: _____________________________________________________________ Event Organizer’s Address: ____________________________________________________________ Event Organizer’s Phone: ________________________ Email: ___________________________ Primary Point of Contact for the Event (if different from Event Organizer): Name: ____________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________ Email: ________________________________________ Are you representing an organization sponsoring the event? Yes No (If yes, fill out the organization information below.) Organization Name: _________________________________________________________________ Organization’s Address: ______________________________________________________________ Organization’s Phone: ________________________ Email: ___________________________ Is the organization a non-profit? Yes No Purpose of Event: ___________________________________________________________________ Type of Event: ________________________ Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Name of Event: _____________________________________________________________________ Location of Event: _________________________ Date of Event: _________ Rain Date: _________ Event Setup Time Start: _________________ Event Cleanup Finish Time: ______________________ Total Time on Site: ___________________________________ (Include set-up and clean-up time) Total Number of Anticipated Attendees: __________________ (Include event organizers, staff, volunteers, and spectators) Do you need support or resources from the City? Yes No (Ex. requesting road closures, police support, etc.) If yes, please explain and attach additional sheets if necessary: ______________________________ N4433 350th St, Menomonie WI 54751 Abraham Smith 262-443-4286 abrahamdavidsmith@gmail.com Peaceful Political Speech in Public Space No Kings 6th Ave and nearby sidewalks 3/28 n/a X noon 5pm 5 hours 500 to 1000 X See Attached X (see attached) 800 Wilson Ave Menomonie, WI 54751 715-232-2221 Page 4 of 5 Special Event Application Continued 1. What provisions are being made for traffic and parking? (Please note traffic flow and parking sites on your site plan. Attach additional documents if necessary.) 2. What provisions are being made for crowd control and security? (Attach additional documents if necessary.) 3. What provisions are being made for First Aid and Fire Emergency? (Please show locations of emergency services on your site plan.) 4. What provisions are being made for additional restrooms and porta-potty facilities? (Please show locations of restrooms on your site plan.) 5. What provisions are being made for the collection and removal of litter and recycling generated by the event? (Please show locations of garbage/recycling receptacles or dumpsters on your site plan.) 6. Will vendors, information tables, or volunteer groups be part of your event? No Yes If yes, applicants should attach a sheet with the names of vendors, volunteer groups, etc. This is needed in case specialized permits are required (Ex. Food Truck License, etc.) X See Attached See Attached See Attached See Attached See Attached See Attached 800 Wilson Ave Menomonie, WI 54751 715-232-2221 Page 5 of 5 Special Event Application Continued In order for your Special Event application to be authorized, a Certificate of Insurance of Surety Bond Information will need to be secured prior to the start date of the event. If you have this at the time of applying, please attach to this application. The applicant is responsible for obtaining any additional permits required by the municipality in conjunction with this event. Attached to this application include frequently utilized permitting documentation, but further contact with other departments may be needed. Approved permits must be included with this application for special events, or this special event application will be denied. Below, check all that apply and review contact information. Permitting Parks Department: 715-232-1664 Shelter Reservation Form City Clerk: 715-232-2221 Ext. 1006 Sound Amplification Permit AB-220 Temp Beer License Application (Picnic License) Mobile Food Establishment License Application Dunn County Health Department: 715-232-2388 Temporary Food Permit Fire Department Permits: 715-232-2414 Fireworks/Pyrotechnics Grills/Open Burning Tents (900 sq. ft. or greater or anything less with sides requires permitting) Additional Contacts Public Works Director David Schofield, 715-232-2221 Ext. 1020 Building Inspection/Zoning Department, 715-232-2221 Ext. 1010 Menomonie Police Department Office, 715-232-2198 By signing this application, the applicant acknowledges that the issuance of a special event permit does not obligate or require the City of Menomonie to provide City services, equipment, or personnel in support of this event. Signature: ______________________________________________________________ Print Name: _____________________________ Date: ________________________ X Abraham Smith Feb 20, 2026 Attachments for Events Permit for 2026-03-28 The Request This Special Event Application pertains to an event that will be advertised for 1pm-4pm on Saturday, March 28, 2026 . The reason for the permit is because of the desire to close a public road and lot (6th Ave between Broadway and Crescent and possibly City Lot 6) . Including setup and cleanup, the time will be noon to 5pm . If the City Lot 6 is included in the closure, then it would presumably need to be closed the prior night, to ensure that the lot is vacant. Context of the Request City permits cannot be evaluated based on viewpoint or ideology, but we provide some background on the history of the event to help inform the evaluation of safety needs and establish the responsible disposition of the organizing team. No Kings is a nationwide day of peaceful political speech in public space . It is sponsored and endorsed by many well-known and respected non-partisan civic organisations, including the ACLU, the League of Women Voters, the League of Conservation Voters, Wisconsin Conservation Voters, Unidos, and many more (see https://www.nokings.org/partners). Locally, planning and logistics are supported by well-known local nonprofit groups including GROWW (https://gro-ww.org) and LWV-GCV (https://lwv-gcv.org/). Last year, No Kings events were held in Menomonie on June 14 and on October 18, 2025. The June 14 event was a peaceful march on public sidewalks, from Wilson Park to Crescent St through the historic downtown Main St. It attracted about 500 participants. Public speech on public sidewalks does not require a permit, but we did inform the Menomonie Police Department so that their patrol officers were aware and watchful. There were no traffic violations or other complaints or disturbances during the event. The October 18 event was centered at Wilson Park. The band shell was reserved and a sound amplification permit was obtained to allow music and speeches in the park. We again informed the Menomonie Police Department so that their patrol officers were aware and watchful. After speeches and music, the crowd marched peacefully and musically from Wilson Park to Main, Broadway, Crescent, and back to Wilson Park. Over 1000 people attended. There were no traffic violations or other complaints or disturbances during the event. These two events had trained teams of street safety coordinators managing event safety as well as setup/cleanup teams. These teams will be discussed in the questions below. After those two events, organizers received feedback that public presence on sidewalks throughout downtown Menomonie is important for peaceful political speech, but that Wilson Park is too far from Downtown to be ideal for assembling the participants. The challenge is how to assemble and direct a crowd of 500 – 1000 for a march without a large central location to gather near the march route. Menomonie does not have a public park or large pedestrian space in/near the Downtown loop. This Events Permit provides a space (6th Ave and Lot 6) in a way that would be safe for attendees to assemble, participate in some group activities, and be guided toward march routes by street coordination teams, all with minimal disruption to commerce and vehicular traffic. An Events Permit is not required for peaceful gatherings for political speech in public areas; however, pedestrian and driver safety is best accomplished through the closure of roads and city lots via the assistance of city staff. “Support or Resources from the City” We are requesting closure of City Lot 6 and 6th Avenue between Broadway and Crescent St. In this diagram, red indicates closure of a public road and yellow indicates closure of a private lot entrance. This closure is very similar to some festivals that have occurred in prior years in/near City Lot 6. Of all potential locations near downtown Menomonie, this location is ideal for both visibility and pedestrian safety. For pedestrian safety, the oblique angle of 6th Ave and City Lot 6 versus the high-traffic roads (Broadway and Crescent) means that safety threats from aggressive drivers are minimized. Unlike Main St or Broadway St, there is not a direct “runway” into the 6th Ave area from high-traffic roads. This means that effective pedestrian safety can be achieved with simple, low barriers instead of large trucks or other tall barriers that would obstruct views. This second diagram shows the location of the speaking platform, information tables, and first aid station. In green, it shows the march route (sidewalks only and crosswalks, not obstructing roadways). If porta-potties are requested, they would be placed near 2nd St. 1. What provisions are being made for traffic and parking? Most participants are residents of Menomonie, within walking distance of the location. A large number of participants will be UW-Stout students, who walk near this area frequently. Additionally, most participants will be coming with the expectation of walking a significant distance. . Being a weekend, several large nearby lots are available for public use. Communication to registered participants will suggest UW-Stout Lots 14, 1, and 24, or street parking south of Main St, which are all available without a permit during this time. 2. What provisions are being made for crowd control and security? 3. What provisions are being made for First Aid and Fire Emergency? In 2025, the organizers of these events assembled a team of about twenty volunteer Street Safety Coordinators. This team is identified by high-visibility vests with a common logo. They are trained in risk identification, de-escalation, street crossing, and crowd management. They are spread throughout the crowd in pairs, in constant communication across the region, and can quickly and calmly redirect the crowd in a safe direction if an external threat arises. In this team, there will be a designated police liaison, who will reach out to the MPD Commander or Lieutenant on duty prior to the event, and who will communicate clearly and directly with the MPD if needs arise. The Street Safety Coordinators carry phones, water, and basic first-aid supplies. This team of volunteers includes several people with professional medical training (paramedics, nurses, etc) and a practicing MD who specializes in emergency medicine. They have a communication and response plan to assess and isolate any medical or safety situations. Of course, the response plan involves calling 911 and alerting local emergency services when appropriate. A water and first-aid station will be located in the northeast corner of Lot 6, easily visible and accessible from all directions. This will use a simple open-sided pop-up tent, which is below the size requirement for fire permits. 4. What provisions are being made for additional restrooms and porta-potty facilities? Given the short length of the event, and the fact that much of it is on-the-move, spread through downtown sidewalks near friendly businesses open to the public, we do not anticipate a significant need for additional restroom facilities. If requested by city staff, we can arrange for porta-potties on 6th Ave. 5. Will vendors, information tables, or volunteer groups be part of your event? Yes. Volunteers and information tables will be present to share information and build community connections. We currently anticipate that GROWW, LWV-GCV, Unidos/Monarca, and the Dunn County Democrats will be present, as well as some UW-Stout student organizations. There will not be vendors or sales. Other Notes - We will request an Amplification Permit for a PA system. We expect to set up a temporary speaking platform, probably via a stabilized trailer parked in the closed area near 6th Ave. - Insurance is being arranged through GROWW’s insurer. Details and paperwork will be provided as soon as they are available. - The Event Permit Application recommends a 60 day lead-time to accommodate review. We apologize for the shortened timeline. Unfortunately, this nationwide day-of-action was announced only in mid-February. - To maintain visibility, road closure should ideally be accomplished with low portable barriers instead of large trucks of other tall barriers. Tall barriers or large vehicles might be detrimental to crowd safety due to the impression of being "corralled" or “kettled.” What is a City Communications Specialist? The City Communications Specialist serves as a centralized resource supporting all City departments through public communications, internal communications, digital platforms, graphic design, public information, and community engagement. Supporting City Staff and Operations Organize monthly Business Meetings and Employee Newsletters to improve coordination, shared learning, and organizational awareness Maintain and expand the Employee Portal as a centralized and accessible hub for staff resources, information, and updates Established clear branding guidelines, memos, and templates to support consistent and efficient communication across departments Developed employee identification badges and updated business cards in accordance with ADA accessibility standards Continue creating opportunities for cross-department engagement and team building to strengthen trust and collaboration Serving Residents and Community Provided communications and marketing support for City events and initiatives such as National Night Out, Shop with a Cop, Clean Sweep, and seasonal programs to increase awareness and participation Built the Economic Hubsite Portal in collaboration with Cedar and Dunn Economic Development, hosted on the City website to improve access to business information and resources Strengthened communication partnerships with organizations including Dunn County, Explore Menomonie, the Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown Menomonie to coordinate messaging and expand community outreach Establish consistent branding and visual identity across departments with support from the Communications Committee to improve recognition and clarity of City communications What’s the Impact? Through improved internal coordination tools, clearer branding and templates, and expanded communication resources, departments are better connected and equipped to share consistent, accurate information, strengthening communication across the organization as these efforts continue to grow and develop. Community engagement also increased significantly in 2025, with social media engagement rising 42%, Facebook link clicks nearly tripling, and more than 1,200 new followers, reflecting increased awareness of City initiatives. Communications Specialist 2025 Year in Review Emma Cline Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk FINANCE DEPARTMENT STATE OF WISCONSIN City ofMENOMONIE This card is property of the City of Menomonie and must be surrendered upon demand. 800 Wilson Ave Menomonie, WI, 54751 715-232-2221 STATE OF WISCONSIN City ofMENOMONIE Looking Ahead to 2026 Building on the foundation established in 2025, communications efforts in 2026 will continue focusing on improving access to information, strengthening partnerships, and enhancing community engagement. Simplify complex topics such as ordinances, permitting processes, and City services through plain language guides and FAQs so residents and businesses can more easily understand requirements and next steps Expand website self-service tools and educational content to help residents access information independently and improve overall service experience Improve maps and visual resources in collaboration with partners to provide clear, consistent tools that support navigation and community awareness Clear and Accessible Information Community Engagement and Outreach Launch a quarterly community newsletter beginning in March to provide consistent updates on City projects, services, and initiatives Continue monthly department highlights to increase public understanding of the work happening across the organization Develop a Welcome to Menomonie resource packet for new businesses in collaboration with economic development partners to support business success and community growth Increase outreach through community events and tabling opportunities, including a presence at the Farmers Market, to strengthen connections between residents and City services Refresh outreach materials such as brochures, signage, and printed resources to ensure they are clear, recognizable, and easy to use Continue developing policy, procedures, and partnerships to establish an Artwork in City Hall program that reflects community identity and creates a welcoming civic space As a Communications Department of one, this work is made possible through collaboration across City departments and with community partners. Communicating with intention allows us to move beyond simply reacting to situations and instead share information with clarity and care. By working together, we can continue to strengthen trust, highlight the impact of City services, and ensure our communication resonates with the community we serve. Moving Forward Together Communications Specialist 2025 Year in Review MEMORANDUM David Schofield, Director of Public Works dschofield@menomonie-wi.gov 715-232-2221 Ext.1020 TO: Mayor Knaack & City Council FROM: David Schofield, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Stout Road Two-Way Left Turn Lane (TWLTL) Crash History Update DATE: March 2, 2026 City Council Meeting In an effort to document the safety impact of the Two-Way Left Turn Lane (TWLTL) on USH 12/STH 29 between 6th Street East and 21st Street East, I reviewed and summarized accident reports from 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2025. I did not review 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to decreased traffic volumes due to the COVID pandemic and construction of the project. The injury severities are based on the accident reports. There have been fewer accidents per year since the conversion. From 2017 to 2019, there were an average of 14.33 crashes per year. From 2023-2025, there were an average of 5.33 crashes per year. This equates to a 63% reduction in total crashes. Additionally, the accidents that have occurred have been less serious. From 2017 to 2019, there were an average of 3.0 injury crashes per year. From 2023-2025, there were an average of 1.0 injury crashes per year. This equates to an 67% reduction in injury crashes. 0 5 10 15 20 25 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 Total Crashes per Year Year Stout Road Crash History Total Crashes Per Year 2017-2019 Average 2023-2025 Average Linear (2017-2019 Average) Linear (2023-2025 Average) 2025 Claims Description Total InvoiceAmt Overdrawn EO JOHNSON COMPANY COMM SERVICES SUPERVISION - OFFICE EQUIP MAINT CONTRACT $287.71 $287.71 Total $287.71 $287.71 Parking Utility Claims 2026 Description Total Invoice CITY TREASURER SALES TAX $159.23 $159.23 Total $159.23 $159.23 **Revised MARCH 2, 2026 COUNCIL CLAIMS 2/26/26 CITY OF MENOMONIE COUNCIL MEETING LICENSES – March 2, 2026 LICENSE YEAR – 2025-2026 MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT : Cousins Maine Lobster, 5275 Cobb Court, San Diego, CA 92117 2/26/26