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A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Menomonie, Dunn County, Wisconsin, was held in open session on, June 1, 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 Hargrove, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the May 18, 2026, City Council meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS – None. MOTION was made by Luther, seconded by Schlough, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve acceptance of the FY2026 Daily Use Radio Grant Program Award, and authorize the expenditure of $114,652.96 from the Contingency Fund to meet the 20% Match Requirement. MOTION was made by Yonko, seconded by Sutherland, and carried unanimously to approve the agreement for the 2026-2028 Urban Search and Rescue Emergency Response Services, as presented. MOTION was made by Schwebs, seconded by Hargrove and carried unanimously on a roll call vote to approve the updated agreement for ambulance purchase, as presented. ORDINANCE – MOTION to INTRODUCE Proposed Ordinance 2026-10, an Ordinance rezoning certain lands along Nicholas Drive from Agriculture (A) District to Multiple Family Residential (R-3) was made by Gentz. MOTION was made by Hargrove, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously to REFER Proposed Ordinance 2026-10, an Ordinance rezoning certain land along Nicholas Drive from Agriculture (A) District to Multiple Family Residential (R-3) to the Plan Commission for Review and Recommendation. MOTION was made by Luther, seconded by Schwebs, and carried unanimously to approve the Special Event Request from UW-Stout for Residence Hall Move-In from August 22, 2026 to August 30, 2026, as presented. MOTION was made by Schlough, seconded by Sommerfeld, and carried unanimously to approve the sale of the 1995 Princecraft boat and motor on the Wisconsin Surplus Website. MOTION was made by Schlough, seconded by Schwebs, and carried unanimously to approve the sale of disposal of Community Services Department miscellaneous equipment and materials, as presented. BUDGET TRANSFERS – None. MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Crowe commented that today is it the beginning of Pride Month which will be celebrated in the City of Menomonie. Mayor Crowe also recognized June 19th as Juneteenth in the City of Menomonie. Mayor Crowe shared information on local events -- the Ludington Guard band season kicks off tomorrow, June 2nd with music in Wilson Park, the Annual Downtown Menomonie Golf Scramble is this Wednesday June 3rd -- noting teams can register day of at Tanglewood Greens, and the Wakanda waterpark will open up this Saturday June 6th. He encouraged folks to get out and enjoy these local events. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS – Deputy Clerk Johnson shared an educational opportunity through the League of Wisconsin Municipalities shared via email that is available to City Councilors, and that if anyone is interested to email City Clerk Kate Martin. CLAIMS – MOTION was made by Erdman, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously on a roll call vote to approve payment of the following claims: MAY 18, 2026 CLAIMS MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Yonko, and carried unanimously to approve the following new license: LICENSE YEAR – 2026-2027 (expires March 31, 2027) MOBILE FOOD UNIT VENDOR: Log Jam, Inc. (Kristin Schenck – 709 Broadway St. S.); MOTION was made by Luther, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously to approve the following license renewals: RENEWALS FOR LICENSE YEAR – 2026-2027 (expires June 30, 2027) CLASS “A” BEER/ “CLASS A” LIQUOR CIDER ONLY: Synergy Community Cooperative (Exit 45 Cenex - 2100 County Rd. B); Synergy Community Cooperative (Menomonie Cenex North – 2320 Hwy. 25 N.); “CLASS A” LIQUOR & CLASS “A” BEER: NIL9 Menomonie Enterprises, LLC (Dick’s Fresh Market – 1408 9th St. E.); “CLASS B” LIQUOR & CLASS “B” BEER: Broadway Bowl of Menomonie, Inc. (Broadway Bowl - 1501 Broadway St. N.); RAAR, LLC (Menomonie Golf & Country Club – 802 Heller Rd.); Stout Ale House of Menomonie, Inc. (Stout Craft Co. – 1501 Broadway St. N.); CLASS “B” BEER & “CLASS C” WINE: Yamato Sushi, Inc. (Yamato Sushi – 1320 Broadway St. N., Ste. 1); SOLID WASTE COLLECTION: Harter’s Expert Disposal, LLC (4848 Lyle Ln, Eau Claire, WI 54703); TOBACCO: NIL9 Menomonie Enterprises, LLC (Dick’s Fresh Market – 1408 9th St. E.); Synergy Community Cooperative (Exit 45 Cenex - 2100 County Rd. B); Synergy Community Cooperative (Menomonie Cenex North – 2320 Hwy. 25 N.); MOTION to adjourn was made by Luther, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously at 7:36 pm. Chris Johnson, Deputy City Clerk