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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, February 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, Crowe, Sutherland, Pickard, Schwebs, Gentz, Solberg, Erdman and Sommerfeld. Yonko attended virtually via Zoom. MOTION made by Gentz, seconded by Erdman, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the January 20, 2026, City Council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING – Tina Lee spoke in support of agenda item 3 (a), Proposed Ordinance 2026- 02, an Ordinance repealing and replacing Title 9, Chapter 2 Residential Rental Properties. Thom Flug spoke in support of agenda item 3 (a). Sox Morgan spoke in support of agenda item 3 (a). Emily Dannels spoke in support of agenda item 3 (a). Cynthia Welch spoke in support of agenda item 3 (a). Jackie Lad, spoke in support of agenda item 3 (a). Jay Williamson spoke in opposition to agenda item 3 (a). Andrew Hagen spoke in support of agenda item 3 (a). Caitlin Doerr spoke in support of agenda item 3 (a). Rebecca Kilde spoke in support of agenda item 3 (a). Laurie Christianson spoke regarding agenda item 3 (a). Burton Barnard spoke in support of agenda item 3 (a). Lori Howe spoke in regards to agenda item 3 (a). Ingmar Amberson spoke in support of agenda item 3 (a). Ryan Martin spoke in opposition to agenda item 3 (a). Bill Hogseth spoke on agenda item 3 (a). Bjorn Berg was present to answer any questions related to agenda item 3 (b), Proposed Ordinance 2026-03, an Ordinance rezoning certain lands along 3M Drive (6103 3M Drive) from Restricted Industrial (I-1) District to Local Commercial (B-2) District. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Ashley DeMuth, representing the Greater Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce, spoke on agenda item 5 (a). Erik Evenson, representing MSA Professional Services, was present to answer any questions related to agenda item 6 (a). Kevin Oium, representing Cedar Corporation, was present to answer any questions related to agenda item 6 (b). ORDINANCE – MOTION was made by Gentz, seconded by Erdman, and carried to waive the first reading of proposed Ordinance 2026-02, an Ordinance repealing and replacing Title 9, Chapter 2 Residential Rental Properties. MOTION was made by Gentz, seconded by Pickard, and carried to waive the second reading of proposed Ordinance 2026-02. MOTION was made by Gentz to adopt proposed Ordinance 2026-02, and request to review the ordinance after one year with a report from the Building Inspection Department. MOTION was seconded by Solberg, and carried to ADOPT Ordinance 2026-02. Sutherland voted in opposition. ORDINANCE –MOTION was made by Luther, seconded by Pickard, and carried to waive the first reading of proposed Ordinance 2026-03, an Ordinance rezoning certain lands along 3M Drive Page 2 of 3 (6103 3M Drive) from Restricted Industrial (I-1) District to Local Commercial (B-2) District. MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Luther, and carried to waive the second reading of proposed Ordinance 2026-03. MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Schwebs and carried unanimously to ADOPT Ordinance 2026-03. MOTION was made by Crowe, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to Award the Construction Contract for Phase I of the Well #9 project to Market & Johnson from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, at a cost of $4,532,172.30, contingent upon receipt of bonding and insurance. MOTION was made by Solberg, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve the Engineering Task Order with Cedar Corporation for the Heller Road and Oak Avenue Sidewalk Project at a cost of $95,000 from TID #14. MOTION was made by Schwebs, seconded by Solberg, and carried unanimously to approve the 2026 Senior Center Lease Agreement, as presented. MOTION was made by Solberg seconded by Sommerfeld, and carried unanimously to reschedule the second City Council Meeting in March to March 23, 2026. NO ACTION was taken on the final report of the Ad Hoc Housing Committee. BUDGET TRANSFERS – MOTION was made by Luther, seconded by Sommerfeld, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve the Fire Department budget transfer, as presented. MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Knaack reported that he attended the Cops & Bobbers event with the Menomonie PD and it was a great event. The Red Cedar Trail Candlelight Ski was a well- attended event with Swiss Miss providing hot chocolate. Lastly, the Mayor shared that on Valentine’s Day, February 14, the City and Menomonie Transportation are hosting an open skate event at Wolske Bay. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS – Public Works Director, David Schofield, shared that Council members were provided a copy of the 2025 Housing Affordability Analysis report, which is an annual report required by the state and is also housed on the City’s website. Council members were also provided a copy of the Police Department’s 2025 Annual Report. Mr. Schofield also shared that Paul Sterk is retiring soon and introduced his replacement, Jason Garcia. Alderperson Gentz thanked Council members for taking action tonight on the Residential Rental ordinance and thanked City Staff for their work on this ordinance. Gentz also thanked the community members who attended the meeting to share their perspectives. CLAIMS – MOTION was made by Luther, seconded by Solberg, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve payment of the following claims: Page 3 of 3 FEBRUARY 2, 2026 CLAIMS CASELLE LLC $7,200.00 DIGGERS HOTLINE $117.20 ESSER GLASS OF EAU CLAIRE $1,328.00 MELSTROM INSPECTIONS LLC $710.00 PERSONNEL EVALUATION $25.00 TDS $69.99 VERIZON $3,325.05 WELD RILEY $13,657.00 WIPFLI LLP $92,675.80 TOTAL $119,108.04 PARKING UTILITY CLAIMS TOTAL $0.00 MOTION was made by Crowe, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously to approve the following license: LICENSES – FEBRUARY 2, 2026 LICENSE YEAR 2025-2026 CHANGE OF AGENT: Amber J. Gaddy – JM Davis, LLC, dba The Market Social Club - 545 Broadway Street MOTION to adjourn was made by Luther, seconded by Gentz, and carried unanimously. Kate Martin, City Clerk