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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 September 21, 2026, and called to order by Mayor Crowe at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The following members were present: Luther, Edwards, Sommerfeld, Yonko, Pickard, Schwebs, Hargrove, Schlough, Erdman, and Sommerfeld. Gentz attended via Zoom. MOTION made by Erdman, seconded by Hargrove, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the September 8 and September 15, 2026 City Council meetings. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Eric Hostetter, owner of Hoss’ Pub, was present for any questions regarding agenda item 4 (c). Trevor Bohland, representing Capital Investment Partners, LLC, was present for any questions regarding agenda item 4 (a). Derek White, President and Chief Executive Officer of YMCA of the Chippewa Valley, was present to speak in support of and answer any questions regarding agenda item 4 (a). Adam Accola, Director of Economic Development for Dunn County, was present to speak in support of agenda item 4 (a). Andrew Hagen, Dunn County Board Member, shared concerns with the Capital Investment Partners, LLC proposal that was included in agenda item 4 (a). MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Schlough, to select Capital Investment Partners, LLC as the preferred developer for the Affordable Multiple Family Residential Housing Development on Nicholas Drive and direct City Staff to begin negotiations for an option agreement with them. Motion was made by Erdman, seconded by Edwards, and carried unanimously to waive the rules to allow developer representatives to address questions from council members. Motion to select Capital Investment Partners, LLC as the preferred developer for the Affordable Multiple Family Residential Housing Development on Nicholas Drive and direct City Staff to begin negotiations for an option agreement with them carried unanimously. RESOLUTION – MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Yonko, and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 2026-26, a resolution creating an Ad-Hoc Housing Committee, as presented. MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Schwebs, to approve the Special Event Application from Hostetter Pub, LLC for a Tailgate Party in Lot 7 on Saturday October 10, 2026, as presented, on the condition that all alcohol sales must occur within the existing premises. Motion was made by Luther, seconded by Erdman, and carried unanimously to waive the rules to allow Eric Hostetter to address questions from council members. Motion carried unanimously to approve the Special Event Application from Hostetter Pub, LLC for a Tailgate Party in Lot 7 on Saturday October 10, 2026, as presented, on the condition that all alcohol sales must occur within the existing premises. Page 2 of 3 MOTION was made by Yonko, seconded by Edwards, and carried unanimously to approve the Special Event Application from UW-Stout Polytechnic for a Soapbox Derby on 10th Avenue East on Monday, October 12, 2026, as presented. MOTION was made by Schwebs, seconded by Hargrove, and carried unanimously, to approve the Special Event Application from UW-Stout Polytechnic for a Homecoming Parade on 10th Avenue East, Broadway Street South, Main Street East, 4th Street East, Wilson Avenue East and 3rd Street East on Saturday October 17, 2026, as presented. MOTION was made by Schlough, seconded by Edwards, and carried unanimously, to approve the sale or disposal of surplus scoreboards, as presented. BUDGET TRANSFERS – None MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Crowe shared a proclamation congratulating the Moose Lodge on its 100th anniversary on October 1, 2026, and invited council members to attend a celebration at the Moose Lodge on October 17 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The Mayor also reported that it is budget season. In October, the Council will be presented with the draft operating budget, followed by the capital improvement plan along with the two-year borrowing cycle, and finally the utility budgets, most likely sometime in December. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS – City Clerk Martin reported that the City Clerk's Office will hold extended hours for in-person absentee voting beginning October 20 through October 30, including a Saturday option on October 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., as well as evening hours on select weekdays. Clerk Martin also shared that the City will continue to inform and publicize the recent polling location changes to voters in the lead-up to the November 3 General Election. CLAIMS – MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Schwebs, and carried unanimously on a roll call vote to approve payment of the following claims: SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 CLAIMS ANSAY & ASSOCIATES, LLC $5,654.00 CINTAS $153.86 EO JOHNSON $60.00 MENOMONIE HARDWARE $174.75 TERMINIX WIL-KIL $109.42 UIS POSTAL $277.64 XCEL ENERGY $18,038.01 TOTAL $24,467.68 Page 3 of 3 PARKING UTILITY CLAIMS IPS GROUP $743.47 TOTAL $743.47 MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Edwards, and carried unanimously to approve the following revised licenses: LICENSE YEAR – 2026 TEMPORARY CLASS “B” BEER LICENSE: Main Street of Menomonie, DBA Downtown Menomonie – 503 Broadway St S, Ste #20 Wine Walk – 24 Downtown Businesses Participating 09/26/2026, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. CHANGE OF AGENT: Scott G. Schmid, Jr., CAPL Retail, LLC, dba Express Lane, 1805 Broadway St N TEMPORARY MOBILE FOOD VENDOR (09/28 – 09/30/2026): Wicked Wingz (1109 Pershing Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703) Motion was made by Schlough, seconded by Edwards, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to convene into closed session under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(g) for the purpose of conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved to Discuss Notice of Claim of Julie Stelter. MOTION was made by Sutherland, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously on a roll call vote to reconvene in open session under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(2). MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Sutherland, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to disallow, in its entirety, the claims of Julie Stelter related to her injury that occurred on December 6, 2025. MOTION to adjourn was made by Pickard, seconded by Sutherland, and carried unanimously at 8:12 pm. Kate Martin, City Clerk