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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, July 6, 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 Pickard, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the June 15, 2026, City Council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING – Proposed Ordinance 2026-10, an Ordinance rezoning certain lands along Nicholas Drive from Agriculture (A) District to Multiple Family Residential (R-3) District. Monica Berrier spoke on behalf of Grass Roots Organizing of Western Wisconsin in support of agenda item 5 (a). Adam Accola Director of Economic Development for Dunn County spoke in support of agenda item 5 (a). No other public comments were received. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Monica Berrier spoke on behalf of Grass Roots Organizing of Western Wisconsin in support of agenda item 5 (b). Adam Accola Director of Economic Development for Dunn County spoke in support of agenda item 5 (b). Dustyn Dubuque Director of Stepping Stones of Dunn County spoke in support of agenda item 5 (d). No other public comments were received. ORDINANCE – MOTION was made by Hargrove, seconded by Pickard, and carried to waive the first reading of proposed Ordinance 2026-10, an Ordinance rezoning certain lands along Nicholas Drive from Agriculture (A) District to Multiple Family Residential (R-3) District. MOTION was made by Yonko, seconded by Gentz, and carried to waive the second reading of proposed Ordinance 2026-10. MOTION was made by Schwebs, seconded by Hargrove, and carried unanimously on a roll call vote to ADOPT Ordinance 2026-10. MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Schwebs, and carried unanimously to approve the issuance of the request for statements of qualification for an affordable multiple family residential housing development on Nicholas Drive, as presented. MOTION was made by Schlough, seconded by Erdman, and carried unanimously to approve the special event application from Menomonie Pickleball Club for King & Queen of the Court Pickleball Tournaments at the eight (8) Wakanda Park pickleball courts on Thursday July 30th, Thursday August 13th, and Thursday August 20th, 2026, as presented. MOTION was made by Schlough, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously to approve the special event application from St. Joseph Catholic Parish for Fall Festival on Wilson Avenue from 9th Street East to 10th Street East on Sunday September 20th, 2026, as presented. Page 2 of 3 MOTION was made by Erdman, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously to approve the special event application from Stepping Stones of Dunn County for the bEAT Concert in Wilson Park on Saturday July 18th, 2026, as presented. BUDGET TRANSFERS – None. MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Crowe reported that Murals in Menomonie wrapped up on June 28th, praising the event and encouraging folks to get out and view the 13 new murals around the city. Proactive rental inspections in the NSED started on July 1st. July 4th event in Wakanda Park went well. The I-4 Zoning draft will be presented in the near future for review; no action or votes will be taken as it will be a time for the community to provide input. There will also be a public review on Abandoned Building Registration Ordinance in the near future, as well. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS – Administrator Atkinson reported that City of Menomonie and Rual Fire District jointly applied for an EMS Grant which was awarded, and the city will receive $950,000 dollars over the next three years. The partnered district will also receive reimbursement funds as well, a great grant that will help uplift the whole district. CLAIMS – MOTION was made by Erdman, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously on a roll call vote to approve payment of the following claims: JULY 6, 2026 CLAIMS CASELLE LLC EO JOHNSON COMPANY $20,728.40 $474.75 EO JOHNSON COMPANY $66.00 WI DEPT OF JUSTICE $336.00 TOTAL $21,605.15 PARKING UTILITY CLAIMS TOTAL $0.00 LICENSES – MOTION was made by Luther, seconded by Edwards, and carried unanimously to approve the following revised new licenses: TEMPORARY CLASS “B” BEER LICENSE: St. Joseph Church – 910 Wilson Ave; • 09/20/2026, St. Joseph Parish Fall Festival, Stepping Stones of Dunn County – 1602 Stout Road; Page 3 of 3 • 07/18/2026, bEAT Concert, MOBILE FOOD VENDOR LICENSE: Dirty Soda Company, LLC – 1301 Blue Jay Place, New Richmond, WI 54017. MOTION was made by Erdman, seconded by Edwards, and carried unanimously to approve the following license renewals: RENEWALS FOR LICENSE YEAR – 2026-2027 (expires March 31, 2027) MOBILE FOOD VENDOR: Captain PJ’s BBQ, LLC (3021 Ingalls Rd). MOTION was made by Yonko, seconded by Luther, and carried unanimously on a 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 regarding: Discussion on approving filing of summons and complaint to address public nuisance located at 723 Ballentine Road, Menomonie, Wisconsin. MOTION was made by Luther, seconded by Sutherland, 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 Edwards, and carried unanimously on a roll call vote to approve filing of summons and complaint to address public nuisance located at 723 Ballentine Road, Menomonie, Wisconsin. MOTION to adjourn was made by Hargrove, seconded by Edwards, and carried unanimously at 7:59 pm. Chris Johnson, Deputy City Clerk