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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, January 5, 2026, and called to order by Mayor Knaack at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The following members were present: Crowe, Sutherland, Yonko, Pickard, Schwebs, Gentz, Solberg, Brennan, Erdman and Sommerfeld. Luther attended via Zoom. Public Works Director, David Schofield, attended via Zoom. MOTION made by Pickard, seconded by Gentz, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the December 22, 2025, Special City Council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING – Charles Wanner spoke in support of agenda item 3 (a), Proposed Ordinance 2026-01, an Ordinance amending portions of Title 10 of the City Code with respect to warehousing definition, data center definition and creation of I-4 Data Center Industrial District. Allen Meyer spoke in support of agenda item 3 (a). Deanna Shane spoke in support of agenda item 3 (a). Terry Siebold spoke in support of agenda item 3 (a). Johana Kelner spoke in favor of agenda item 3 (a). Blaine Halverson spoke in support of agenda item 3 (a). Beth Kilby spoke in support of agenda item 3 (a). PUBLIC COMMENTS – Tim Nelson spoke regarding agenda item 6 (a). Johanna Kellner spoke regarding agenda item 6 (a). Elijah Turany spoke in support of agenda item 6 (a). Charis Collins was present for any questions regarding agenda item 11 (a). Lenore Mercer spoke in support of agenda item 3 (a). ORDINANCE – MOTION was made by Brennan, seconded by Erdman, and carried to read the first reading of Proposed Ordinance 2026-01, an Ordinance amending portions of Title 10 of the City Code with respect to warehousing definition, data center definition and creation of I-4 Data Center Industrial District. MOTION was made by Erdman, seconded by Solberg, and carried to waive the second reading of Proposed Ordinance 2026-01. MOTION was made by Solberg, seconded by Schwebs, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to ADOPT Ordinance 2026-01. ORDINANCE – MOTION to INTRODUCE Proposed Ordinance 2026-02, an Ordinance repealing and replacing Title 9, Chapter 2 Residential Rental Properties was made by Gentz. MOTION was made by Gentz, seconded by Solberg, and carried unanimously to refer Proposed Ordinance 2026-02 to the Plan Commission for review and recommendation. ORDINANCE – MOTION to INTRODUCE Proposed Ordinance 2026-03, and Ordinance rezoning certain lands along 3M Drive (6103 3M Drive) from Restricted Industrial (I-1) District to Local Commercial (B-2) District was made by Gentz. MOTION was made by Gentz, seconded by Page 2 of 4 Pickard, and carried unanimously to refer Proposed Ordinance 2026-03 to the Plan Commission for review and recommendation. MOTION was made by Sommerfeld, seconded by Schwebs, and carried on roll call vote to Authorize the Treasurer to Write Off the NSF Checks Totaling $265.87 and the Uncollectable Personal Property Tax Bills Totaling $1,671.67, as presented. Brennan was opposed. BUDGET TRANSFERS – NONE MAYOR’S REPORT – The Mayor announced that Winter Wonderland is open for skating at the hockey rink and encouraged community members to visit Wolske Bay. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS –Alderperson Crowe reported that the MPD put on a valuable Cyber Security program and shared valuable takeaways from the forum. Zaria Whitacre, Communications Specialist, shared that the City will be hosting a Valentine’s Skate & Cocoa at Wolske Bay on February 14 from 2pm-6pm. Alderperson Brennan reminded folks to update their voter registration as we approach election season. City Administrator, Eric Atkinson, reported that the next City Council meeting will be TUESDAY , January 20, 2026, due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. CLAIMS – MOTION was made by Schwebs, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve payment of the following claims: JANUARY 5, 2026 CLAIMS 24-7 TELECOM $2,117.22 AMAZON $134.73 B & B ELECTRIC INC $306.00 BAYSIDE PRINTING LLC $808.28 BUILDERS FIRST SOURCE $402.80 CINTAS $241.96 COLFAX MESSENGER $$2,272.81 CTW CORP $11,610.00 ENVIROTECH EQUIPMENT $566.14 FLEET FARM $359.86 Page 3 of 4 HALVERSON BROS INC $328.64 MELSTROM INSPECTIONS INC $675.00 MUNICIPAL WELL & PUMP $35,380.00 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC $2,054.91 PRIMA DATA $2,649.91 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WI $773.09 STAFFORD ROSENBAUM LLP $1,056.00 STREICHERS INC $212.91 WELD RILEY $15,745.50 WIPFLI LLP $19,411.25 TOTAL $97,107.01 PARKING UTILITY CLAIMS CLANCY SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL INC $350.00 TOTAL $350.00 Jeff Luther left the meeting via Zoom at 8:04pm. LICENSES – JANUARY 5, 2026 MOTION to waive the rules to allow Charis Collins, representing Hive & Hollow, to address council, was made by Solberg, seconded by Erdman and carried. MOTION was made by Crowe, seconded by Yonko, to approve the Combination Class “B” Beer and “Class B” Liquor License application for Hive & Hollow, LLC, located at 222 Main Street East. Crowe moved to amend the motion to extend alcohol service to the outside seating area of Hive & Hollow. Yonko seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Schwebs, and carried unanimously to approve the following licenses: LICENSE YEAR 2025-2026 MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT: dreamBig Hospitality, LLC, dba Chick-Fil-A Tri-State Food Truck, 1201 Broadway Ave S, Rochester, Page 4 of 4 MN 55904 OTH NE, LLC, dba On the Hook Fish & Chips, 3717 Cherrywood West Loop, Laramie, WY 82070 MOBILE HOME PARK: Pleasant Valley Properties of WI, LLC, dba Wilson Mobile Estates, 3003/3014 Wilson St SECONDHAND ARTICLE: K. Chuck’s Powersports & Consignments, LLC, 3206 State Road 25 K&B Toys & Collectibles, 1214 Broadway St N Navarre Antiques, dba Triangle Arts & Antiques, 335 Main St E MOTION to adjourn was made by Pickard, seconded by Gentz, and carried unanimously. Kate Martin, City Clerk