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CITY OF MENOMONIE COUNCIL MEETING OFFICIAL COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 1 of 2 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Menomonie, Dunn County, Wisconsin, was held in open session on August 17 , 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, Sutherland , Yonko , Pickard, Schwebs, Gentz, Hargrove, Schlough, Erdman , and Sommerfeld. MOTION made by Erdman , seconded by Edwards , and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the August 3 , 2026, City Council meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Eric Guenard and Sand i Scott , representing UW-Stout, w ere present to speak on agenda item 4b. William Olson was present to speak on agenda item 4b. MOTION was made by Schlough, seconded by Pickard , and carried unanimously on a roll call vote to award the Oak Avenue & Heller Road Construction Contract to Albrightson Excavating in the amount of $991,000 with funding from TID #14. RESOLUTION – MOTION was made by Schwebs , seconded by Schlough , and carried unanimously on a roll call vote to adopt Resolution 2026-21, a resolution adopting and a pproving A mendment No . 3 to the P roject P lan for Tax Increment District #14, City of Menomonie, Wisconsin. MOTION was made by Schwebs , seconded by Sommerfeld , and carried unanimously a dopt Resolution 2026-22, a Resolution extending the full lawn irrigation ban to October 31, 2026, as presented. RESOLUTION – MOTION was made by Hargrove , seconded by Erdman , and carried unanimously a dopt Resolution 2026-23, a Resolution Setting Vacant Building Registration Program Fees. MAYOR ’S REPORT – Mayor Crowe shared that the next City Council meeting will be on Tuesday, September 8, due to Labor Day. The Mayor also shared that Wakanda Waterpark will remain open through Sunday before closing for the season , and f ree downtown parking will be available for two more weeks . P arking permits for downtown lots may then be purchased at City Hall or through the City ’s website . F inally, Mayor Crowe noted that the first varsity football game of the season will take place on Thursday at 7 :00 p .m ., and encouraged folks to attend and cheer on the Mustangs . COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS – City Administrator Atkinson provided copies of common council procedures and rules, based on City Ordinance 1-6-2, along with a reference table for Robert ’s Rules of Order to assist with motions during City Council meetings . City Clerk Martin reported that last week's Partisan Primary Election was administered successfully, with voter turnout exceeding expectations . She noted that t his outcome reflects positively on the community's engagement in the electoral process . Clerk Martin extend ed her appreciation to all who contributed , including poll workers, the C ommunity S ervices D ep ar tment , partners at each of polling location , and the Clerk ’s Office two-person team . Page 2 of 2 CLAIMS – MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Hargrove, and carried unanimously on a roll call vote to approve payment of the following claims: AUGUST 17 , 2026 CLAIMS BAYSIDE PRINTING LLC BAYSIDE PRINTING LLC $ 695.17 $ 170.88 GUARDIAN SUPPLY $1 ,349.96 J F AHERN CO $ 4,084.00 PRIMA DATA $ 1,239.58 PRIMA DATA $412.56 US POSTAL SERVICE $403.43 TOTAL $8,355.58 PARKING UTILITY CLAIMS CLANCY SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL INC $ 350.00 IPS GROUP $ 718.38 TOTAL $ 1,068.38 MOTION was made by Pickard , seconded by Hargrove , and carried unanimously to approve the following licenses: LICENSE YEAR – 2026 TEMPORARY “ CLASS B ” WINE & TEMPORARY CLASS “ B ” BEER LICENSE: Wisconsin National Horse Pullers Association – N7206 330 th Street, Menomonie, WI 54751 Dunn County Recreational Park – Agriculture Building at Dunn County Fairgrounds 09/18/2026 - 09/20/2026 MOTION was made by Hargrove, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously to approve the issuance of a Combination Class “ B ” Beer and “ Class B ” Liquor License to LumberJax, Inc. for LumberJax on 6th located at 120 6 th Avenue West. MOTION to adjourn was made by Pickard , seconded by Hargrove , and carried unanimously at 8 :4 7 pm. Kate Martin, City Clerk