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CITY OF MENOMONIE COUNCIL MEETING OFFICIAL COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 1 of 5 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Menomonie, Dunn County, Wisconsin, was held in open session on, May 4, 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, Pickard, Schwebs, Gentz, Hargrove, Schlough, Erdman and Sommerfeld. Yonko was absent. MOTION made by Erdman, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the April 20, 2026, City Council meeting and the minutes of the April 21, 2026, City Council Organizational meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Charlie Jones spoke on behalf of Murals In Menomonie and indicated he was present to answer any questions related to agenda item 6. ORDINANCE – MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Gentz, and carried to waive the first reading of proposed Ordinance 2026-07, an Ordinance amending portions of Title 8, Chapter 2 of the City Code to clarify the responsibility for operation and maintenance of building sewers, amend the Mercury discharge limit, and creating PFOA and PFOS discharge limits. MOTION was made by Schlough, seconded by Hargrove, and carried to waive the second reading of proposed Ordinance 2026-07. MOTION was made by Schlough to adopt proposed Ordinance 2026-07, seconded by Schwebs, and carried unanimously to ADOPT Ordinance 2026-07. ORDINANCE – MOTION to INTRODUCE Proposed Ordinance 2026-08, an Ordinance repealing and recreating Title 3, Chapter 18 Solid Waste Collection was made by Pickard. MOTION was made by Schlough, seconded by Erdman, and carried to waive the first reading of proposed Ordinance 2026-08. MOTION was made by Luther, seconded by Edwards, and carried to waive the second reading of proposed Ordinance 2026-08. MOTION was made by Hargrove to adopt proposed Ordinance 2026-08, seconded by Schwebs, and carried unanimously to ADOPT Ordinance 2026-08. RESOLUTION – MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Luther, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution 2026-16, a resolution setting solid waste collection license fees. RESOLUTION – MOTION was made by Erdman, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution 2026-17, a resolution setting the reimbursement rate for residential curbside recycling. ORDINANCE – MOTION to INTRODUCE Proposed Ordinance 2026-09, an Ordinance amending section 6-3-1 A. Relating to speed limits on South Broadway Street, CTH B, 650th Avenue, and 690th Avenue was made by Schwebs. MOTION was made by Schlough, seconded by Page 2 of 5 Sommerfeld, and carried to waive the first reading of proposed Ordinance 2026-09. MOTION was made by Erdman, seconded by Luther, and carried to waive the second reading of proposed Ordinance 2026-09. MOTION was made by Schwebs to adopt proposed Ordinance 2026-09, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously on a roll call vote to ADOPT Ordinance 2026-09. MOTION was made by Schlough, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously to approve a one-year lease extension with the United Way of the St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys, Inc for office space at City Hall to April 30, 2027, as presented. MOTION was made by Schwebs, seconded by Sommerfeld, and carried unanimously on a roll call vote to approve the Fire Department’s purchase of a UTV from Hexco Motorsports at a cost of $63,256.13. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT – Mayor Crowe has appointed Alderperson Cody Gentz as the Plan Commission Chairperson. No action. MOTION was made by Schlough, seconded by Edwards, and carried unanimously to confirm the following Mayoral Appointments: Board of Review: John Sobota (1-year term to April 2027), and Kyle Behrens (1-year term to April 2027). MOTION was made by Schlough, seconded by Edwards, and carried unanimously to confirm the following Mayoral Appointments: Board of Zoning Appeals: Bob Schultz (3-year term to April 2029), and Steve Lindberg (3-year term to April 2029). MOTION was made by Erdman, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously to confirm the following Mayoral Appointments: Historic Preservation Commission: Joshua Kohnke (3-year term to December 2029), and Carl Rudenborg (3-year term to December 2029). MOTION was made by Schlough, seconded by Hargrove, and carried unanimously to confirm the following Mayoral Appointment: Historic Preservation Commission: John Sobota (1-year term to April 2027). MOTION was made by Schlough, seconded by Gentz, and carried unanimously to confirm the following Mayoral Appointments: Plan Commission, Rebecca Thacker (2-year term to April 2028). MOTION was made by Hargrove, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously to confirm the following Mayoral Appointments: Tourism Commission: Ryan Verdon (1-year term to April 2027), Grady Richartz (1-year term to April 2027), Barbara Bauer-Chen (1-year term to April 2027), and Amanda Pickerign-Yaeger (1-year term to April 2027). BUDGET TRANSFERS – MOTION was made by Edwards, seconded by Sutherland, and carried unanimously to suspend the rules and allow members of the Murals in Menomonie committee Page 3 of 5 to speak and answer questions of the Council. MOTION was made by Hargrove, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously on a roll call vote to approve the revised TID 15 budget transfer, as presented. MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Crowe shared that Alderperson Yonko’s father, Dennis Spader, passed this last weekend, expressing condolence to the family, and complemented Dennis’s involvement and care for the community over his many years of service, in various organizations and boards. Mayor Crowe also shared that the first draft of the I-4 Zoning ordinance should be ready in 45-60 days to be brought before the City Council for review. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS – Administrator Atkinson echoed the condolences to Alderperson Yonko and her family and complements for Dennis Spader for his work for the community. Alderperson Schwebs expressed appreciation for the Fire Department’s 2025 Annual Report. Alderperson Schwebs also shared that “Fiddler on the Roof” is being shown at the Mabel Tainter theater, and encouraged folks to get out and support local theater. Alderperson Luther expressed compliments to Environmental Program Coordinator Megan Hines for all her work for the city, and for picking up trash on the side of the road at the transfer station last weekend. Alderperson Schlough expressed thanks to those who were able to attend the UW-Stout Recreation Complex groundbreaking, and thanked Public Works Director Schofield for his work on the easements. CLAIMS – MOTION was made by Schlough, seconded by Luther, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve payment of the following claims: MAY 4, 2026 CLAIMS WOODLEY CO INC $159.95 TOTAL $159.95 PARKING UTILITY CLAIMS 2026 CLANCY SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL IPS GROUP INC NORTHTOWN FORD MERCURY INC $350.00 $40.00 $66.08 TOTAL $456.08 MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Hargrove, and carried to approve the following licenses: Erdman voted in opposition. LICENSE YEAR – 2026 Page 4 of 5 TEMPORARY CLASS “B” BEER LICENSE: Red Cedar Racing Association – 620 17th St. SE • Summer Races/Tournaments, Red Cedar Speedway o 05/08/2026, 05/15/2026, 05/29/2026, 06/03/2026, 06/05/2026, 06/12/2026, 06/19/2026, 06/26/2026, 07/10/2026, 07/17/2026, 07/24/2026 - 07/26/2026, 08/07/2026, 08/14/2026, 08/21/2026, 08/28/2026, 09/04/2026, 09/24/2026 – 09/26/2026, 10/09/2026 – 10/10/2026. TEMPORARY CLASS “B” BEER LICENSE & “CLASS B” WINE LICENSE: Red Cedar Racing Association – 620 17th St. SE • Summer Race, Red Cedar Speedway o 05/08/2026. MOTION was made by Erdman, seconded by Gentz, and carried unanimously to approve the following license renewals: RENEWALS FOR LICENSE YEAR – 2026-2027 (expires June 30, 2027) MASSAGE THERAPY FACILITY: Young for Life Acupuncture, Travis Young, 1807 Wilson St NE Menomonie Therapeutic Massage, Cloe Becher, 226 Main St E, Suite B “CLASS A” LIQUOR & CLASS “A” BEER: Keystone Hills, LLC, Hampton Inn & Suites, 2017 Stout St CLASS “A” BEER/ “CLASS A” LIQUOR CIDER ONLY: CAPL Retail, LLC, Express Lane #2301, 1805 Broadway St N Wal-Mart Stores East, LP Walmart #1819, 180 Cedar Falls Rd MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT: Holy Donuts, 746 190th St, Baldwin, WI 54002 MOBILE HOME PARK: Maple Lane Estates, LLC, 3303/3409/3415 Wilson St Pleasant Valley Properties of WI, LLC, dba Wilson Mobile Estates, 3003/3014 Wilson St TAXI CAB/ VEHICLE FOR HIRE: Courtesy Cab Taxi, LLC, 3003 Wilson St., Lot #47 MOTION to adjourn was made by Edwards, seconded by Hargrove, and carried unanimously at 8:03pm. Page 5 of 5 Chris Johnson, Deputy City Clerk