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Plan Commission Minutes February 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Commission Members Present: Brewster, Erickson, Holzman, Lawson, Lenard, Zeug Staff Members Present: Lee, Noel, White, Petrie 1. Call to Order – Vice Chairperson Erickson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call – Vice Chairperson Erickson called roll for the meeting with a quorum present of six members in attendance. 3. Open public comment period for items not on the agenda noted as public hearings. No one present spoke during the public comment period. Consent Agenda 4. A. Approval of January 5, 2026 Plan Commission minutes B. Old Wells Road Easement Releases and Easement Commissioner Holzman moved to approve the consent agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Lenard and the motion carried unanimously. Regular Agenda 5. Comprehensive Plan Amendment – Major Update Initiation Request: To approve the Public Participation Plan Applicant: City of Eau Claire Location: City Wide Noel presented the public participation plan for the Comprehensive Plan. He noted the public participation plan is to guide the Comprehensive Plan process to start with approximately 20 months to complete the plan. In addition, noted nine required elements within the Comprehensive Plan. Also, spoke about the public participation plan which is the roadmap for the Comprehensive Plan with four stages. Commissioner Brewster moved to recommend the public participation plan as part of the Comprehensive Plan. Seconded by Commissioner Lenard and the motion carried. 6. Discussion Item – Industrial Land White noted that industrial land within the city is limited and that the city is looking to expand the available land options for future projects. He noted that most of the industrial land is privately owned and/or developed. He spoke about the existing sectors of industrial sectors that are growing within the area. In addition, he noted the focus on light manufacturing within the community for future growth. The Plan Commission members asked a few questions and had a short discussion in regards to the growth of industrial land within the community. 7. Future Agenda Items and Announcements Noel noted the next Plan Commission meeting is March 2, 2026. 8. Adjournment The commission adjourned at 6:57 p.m. _________________________ Tim Davis, Secretary