City Council Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF)

CITY OF EAU CLAIRE MISSION STATEMENT IT IS OUR MISSION TO ASSURE THE COMMON GOOD THROUGH SERVICES ESSENTIAL FOR A SAFE, SUSTAINABLE, ENGAGED AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY. EAU CLAIRE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 203 S. FARWELL STREET 4:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL CONSENT AGENDA The following matters may be acted upon by the City Council utilizing a single vote. Individual items, which any member wishes to address in greater detail or as a separate item on the regular agenda, may be removed from the Consent Agenda upon the request of any Council Member. CONSENT RESOLUTION 1. Resolution adopting the Consent Agenda. (Page 8) COMMENDATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS 2. Consideration of Commendations and Proclamations and Recognitions. (Page 9) MINUTES 3. Resolution approving Minutes of Regular Meeting of Tuesday, December 9, 2025. (Page 11) LICENSES 4. Resolution granting new bartender licenses. (Page 16) 5. Resolution granting the renewal of Secondhand Article Dealer licenses for the 2026 licensing year. (Page 17) 6. Resolution granting the renewal of Secondhand Jewelry Dealer licenses for the 2026 licensing year. (Page 18) CITY OF EAU CLAIRE MISSION STATEMENT IT IS OUR MISSION TO ASSURE THE COMMON GOOD THROUGH SERVICES ESSENTIAL FOR A SAFE, SUSTAINABLE, ENGAGED AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY. 7. Resolution granting a Combination Class B Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage license to Apple Eau Claire, Inc., d/b/a Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar + IHOP, 4745 Golf Road, Walter Salaverria, agent. (Page 19) STREET, UTILITY, AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS 8. Preliminary resolution declaring the City’s intention to exercise its special assessment powers under Section 66.0703, Wisconsin Statues, for street, utility, and sidewalk improvements, and directing the City Clerk to give notice of a hearing scheduled for February 9, 2026, on the following streets: • Arthur Street, Boardwalk Street to Justin Lane (26-100); • Cameron Street, Bellinger Street to Mappa Street (26-101); • Forest Street, 125 Feet South of Sara Street to 1,000 Feet North of Sara Street (26-104); • Gray Street, S. Farwell Street to Doty Street (26-105); • Maple Street, Third Street to First Street (26-106); • Mappa Street, Madison Street to Cameron Street (26-107); • Sara Street, Forest Street to Hobart Street (26-109); • S. Dewey Street, Lake Street to Main Street (26-110). (Page 34) CITY OF EAU CLAIRE MISSION STATEMENT IT IS OUR MISSION TO ASSURE THE COMMON GOOD THROUGH SERVICES ESSENTIAL FOR A SAFE, SUSTAINABLE, ENGAGED AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY. BUSINESS AGENDA OPERATING PLAN OF WEST GRAND BID 9. Resolution Approving the Operating Plan of the West Grand Business Improvement District (BID) (Jenessa Stromberger, Page 37) EXCESS LAND, PURCHASE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 10. Resolution granting excess land and a land sale of parcel 02-0390 located at 402 Graham Ave to 402 Graham 1st Floor LLC. (Corey Lee, Page 54) ESTABLISHING A NEW VOTING SITE 11. Resolution establishing a new Voting Site for Election Ward 7. (Nicholas Koerner, Page 83) BPAC 2026 ANNUAL WORK PLAN 12. Resolution approving the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee 2026 Annual Work Plan. (Leah Ness, Page 87) CITY MANAGER EVALUATION AD HOC COMMITTEE 13. Report from Chair of the City Manager Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee and discussion of the City Manager evaluation timeline, process and contract. (Council Member Jessica Shoen, Page 93) CITY OF EAU CLAIRE MISSION STATEMENT IT IS OUR MISSION TO ASSURE THE COMMON GOOD THROUGH SERVICES ESSENTIAL FOR A SAFE, SUSTAINABLE, ENGAGED AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY. ORDINANCES FOR ACTION PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING PROHIBITED 14. Ordinance amending Table XII entitled “Parking, Stopping and Standing Prohibited” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Eau Claire to remove parking restrictions near North High School on Uranus Avenue in response to a petition received. (Leah Ness, Page 95) LEFT TURNS PROHIBITED 15. Ordinance amending Table VII entitled “Left Turns Prohibited” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Eau Claire to restrict turning movements at several intersections in response to safety concerns and removing outdated intersection information. (Leah Ness, Page 98) ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES Announcements and updates by the City Manager and City Council. The City Manager seeks feedback from the Council regarding interest in developing a proposed revision to zoning code to allow residents to seek a conditional use permit to store heavier weight vehicles, such as semis, in residential neighborhoods. ADJOURNMENT The next City Council Legislative Meeting is scheduled to be held at 4 p.m. on January 27, 2026. CITY OF EAU CLAIRE MISSION STATEMENT IT IS OUR MISSION TO ASSURE THE COMMON GOOD THROUGH SERVICES ESSENTIAL FOR A SAFE, SUSTAINABLE, ENGAGED AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY. WORK SESSIONS Following the Legislative session, the Council will convene in the Council Chamber for work sessions on: 1. Update on activities related to housing and unhoused issues. (Stephanie Hirsch, Page 101) 2. Strategic Planning Session. (Stephanie Hirsch, Page 102) NOTICE TO CITIZENS Due to requirements contained in the Wisconsin Open Meetings Law, only those matters placed on this agenda may be considered by the City Council at this meeting. If any member of the public desires that the City Council consider a matter not included on this agenda, he or she should contact a City Council Member or the City Manager to have the matter considered for placement on a future City Council agenda.