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CITY OF MENOMONIE COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Menomonie City Hall
800 Wilson Avenue
1st Floor, City Council Chambers
7:00 pm
Monday – May 4, 2026
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Pledge of Allegiance
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
a) April 20, 2026 Regular Meeting
b) April 21, 2026 Organizational Meeting
3. Public Comments (agenda items only).
4. Old Business:
a) Proposed Ordinance 2026-07, an Ordinance amending 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
enact PFOA and PFOS discharge limits – discussion, possible waiver of first
reading, possible waiver of second reading, and possible adoption.
5. New Business:
a) Proposed Ordinance 2026 -08, an Ordinance Repealing and Recreating
Title 3, Chapter 18 Solid Waste Collection – discussion, possible
introduction, possible waiver of first reading, possible waiver of second
reading and possible adoption.
b) Proposed Resolution 2026-16, a Resolution Setting Solid Waste Collection
License Fees – discussion and possible action.
c) Proposed Resolution 2026 -17, a Resolution Setting the Reimbursement
Rate for Residential Curbside Recycling – discussion and possible action.
d) 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 – discussion, possible introduction, possible
waiver of the first reading, possible waiver of the second reading and
possible adoption.
e) Proposed 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 –
discussion and possible action.
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f) Consider Fire Department’s Request to Purchase a UTV – discussion and
possible action.
g) Mayoral Appointment of Cody Gentz as Plan Commission Chairperson
(not subject to City Council confirmation) – Discussion only (No action)
h) Mayoral Appointments to Boards and Commissions – discussion and
possible action:
i) Board of Review, Kyle Behrens and John Sobota, to April 2027.
ii) Board of Zoning Appeals, Bob Schultz and Steve Lindberg, to April
2029.
iii) Historic Preservation Commission, Joshua Kohnke and Carl
Rudenborg, to April 2029.
iv) Historic Preservation Commission, John Sobota, to April 2027.
v) Plan Commission, Rebecca Thacker (New), to April 2028.
vi) Tourism Commission, Ryan Verdon, Grady Richartz, Barbara Bauer-
Chen and Amanda Pickerign-Yaeger, to April 2027.
6. Budget Transfers
7. Mayor’s Report
8. Communications and Miscellaneous Business
9. Claims
10. Licenses
a) Normal license list – discussion and possible action
b) Renewal license list – discussion and possible action
11. Adjourn
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STAFF COMMENTS
Monday – May 4, 2026
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2. Approval of Minutes:
a) Draft minutes from the City Council Meeting on April 20, 2026, are enclosed.
If the Council concurs, the appropriate motion would be Approve the
Minutes from the April 20, 2026, City Council Meeting (simple majority
vote).
b) Draft minutes from the City Council Organizational Meeting on April 21, 2026,
are enclosed. If the Council concurs, the appropriate motion would be
Approve the Minutes from the April 21, 2026, City Council Organizational
Meeting (simple majority vote).
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STAFF COMMENTS
Monday – May 4, 2026
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4. Old Business
a) Enclosed is a memorandum regarding Proposed Ordinance 2026-07 which
pertains to sanitary sewer. This item was previously discussed at the March
2 and April 6 meetings. Public Works Director Schofield will be on-hand to
answer any questions the City Council might have. If the City Council
concurs, the appropriate motions would be:
i) 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 (simple majority vote).
ii) Waive the Second 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 (simple majority vote).
iii) Adopt 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 (simple
majority vote).
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Monday – May 4, 2026
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5. New Business:
a) Enclosed is a memorandum regarding Proposed Ordinance 2026-08 which
pertains to solid waste collection. Environmental Services Coordinator
Hines will be on-hand to answer any questions the City Council might have.
If the City Council concurs, the appropriate motions would be:
i) Introduce Proposed Ordinance 2026-08, an Ordinance Repealing and
Recreating Title 3, Chapter 18 Solid Waste Collection (no vote).
ii) Waive the First Reading of Proposed Ordinance 2026-08, an Ordinance
Repealing and Recreating Title 3, Chapter 18 Solid Waste Collection
(simple majority vote).
iii) Waive the Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance 2026-08, an
Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Title 3, Chapter 18 Solid Waste
Collection (simple majority vote).
iv) Adopt Proposed Ordinance 2026-08, an Ordinance Repealing and
Recreating Title 3, Chapter 18 Solid Waste Collection (simple majority
vote).
b) Enclosed is a memorandum regarding Proposed Resolution 2026-16 which
pertains to solid waste collection license fees. This is related to Proposed
Ordinance 2026-08. Environmental Services Coordinator Hines will be on-
hand to answer any questions the City Council might have. If the City
Council concurs, the appropriate motion would be Approve Resolution
2026-16, a Resolution Setting Solid Waste Collection License Fees (simple
majority vote).
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Monday – May 4, 2026
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c) Enclosed is a memorandum regarding Proposed Resolution 2026-17 which
pertains to reimbursement rate for residential curbside recycling. This is
related to Proposed Ordinance 2026-08. Environmental Services
Coordinator Hines will be on-hand to answer any questions the City Council
might have. If the City Council concurs, the appropriate motion would be
Approve Resolution 2026-17, a Resolution Setting the Reimbursement
Rate for Residential Curbside Recycling (simple majority vote).
d) Enclosed is a memorandum regarding Proposed Ordinance 2026-09 which
pertains to speed limits. Public Works Director Schofield will be on-hand to
answer any questions the City Council might have. If the City Council
concurs, the appropriate motions would be:
i) 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 (no vote).
ii) Waive the First Reading of 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 (simple majority vote).
iii) Waive the Second Reading of 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 (simple
majority vote).
iv) Adopt 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 (roll call vote).
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STAFF COMMENTS
Monday – May 4, 2026
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e) The United Way of the St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys, Inc. currently leases
a portion of the Garden Level of City Hall and desires to extend the
arrangement for another year. Administrator Atkinson will be on-hand to
answer any questions the City Council might have. If the City Council
concurs, the appropriate motion would be Approve 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 (simple
majority vote).
f) Enclosed is a memorandum regarding the Fire Department’s Request to
Purchase a UTV. Fire Chief Klass will be on-hand to answer any questions
the City Council might have. If the City Council concurs, the appropriate
motion would be Approve the Fire Department’s Purchase of a UTV from
Hexco Motorsports at a cost of $63,256.13 (roll call vote).
g) Mayor Crowe has appointed Alderperson Cody Gentz as the Plan
Commission Chairperson. This appointment is not subject to Council
confirmation. No action is needed at this time.
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h) Mayor Crowe proposes to appoint the following individuals to the following
boards and commissions:
i) Board of Review, Kyle Behrens and John Sobota, to April 2027.
ii) Board of Zoning Appeals, Bob Schultz and Steve Lindberg, to April 2029.
iii) Historic Preservation Commission, Joshua Kohnke and Carl Rudenborg, to
April 2029.
iv) Historic Preservation Commission, John Sobota, to April 2027.
v) Plan Commission, Rebecca Thacker, to April 2028.
vi) Tourism Commission, Ryan Verdon, Grady Richartz, Barbara Bauer-Chen
and Amanda Pickerign-Yaeger, to April 2027.
All but Rebecca Thacker are reappointments. A biography for Rebecca
Thacker is enclosed in the packet.
If the City Council concurs, the appropriate motion would be Confirm the
Mayoral Appointments to Boards and Commissions, as presented (simple
majority).
Additional appointments will follow on May 18.
6. Budget Transfers
No proposed budget transfers have been received at this time.
If any additional budget transfers are identified, a revised list will be distributed
before the meeting. In that case, the appropriate motion would be Approve the
Revised Budget Transfers, as presented (roll call vote).
8. Communications
A copy of the Fire Department’s 2025 Annual Report has been enclosed.
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9. Claims
The Claims list is enclosed in the packet. If the City Council supports paying the
claims, the appropriate motion would be Approve the Claims List, as presented
(roll call).
If any additional claims are identified, a revised list will be distributed before the
meeting. In that case, the appropriate motion would be Approve the Revised
Claims List, as presented (roll call).
10. Licenses
a) No new license applications have been received at this time.
If any license applications are received, a revised list will be distributed before
the meeting. In that case, the appropriate motion would be Approve the
Revised Normal License List, as presented (simple majority).
b) The renewal license list is enclosed in the packet. If the City Council concurs,
the appropriate motion would be Approve the Renewal License List, as
presented (simple majority).
If any license applications are received, a revised list will be distributed before
the meeting. In that case, the appropriate motion would be Approve the
Revised Renewal License List, as presented (simple majority).
CITY OF MENOMONIE COUNCIL MEETING
OFFICIAL COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
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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, April 20, 2026, and called to order by Mayor Knaack at 7:00 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers. The following members were present: Luther, Crowe, Sutherland,
Pickard, Schwebs, Gentz, Solberg, Schlough, Erdman and Sommerfeld. Yonko was absent.
MOTION made by Erdman, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously to approve the
minutes of the April 6, 2026, City Council meeting.
MOTION made by Pickard, seconded by Solberg, and carried unanimously to approve the
minutes of the April 9, 2026, Special City Council meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Mike Kneer was present to speak in favor of agenda item 5 (m), without
allowing reservation of the tennis court. David Stordahl representing Stainless Technologies LLC
spoke in favor of agenda Items 5 (a) and (b), and was present for any questions related to those
agenda items.
MOTION was made by Solberg, seconded by Schlough, and carried unanimously on roll call vote
to approve the offer to purchase from Stainless Technologies LLC, as presented.
MOTION was made by Solberg, seconded by Schwebs, and carried unanimously on roll call vote
to approve the Tax Increment District Development Agreement with Stainless Technologies LLC,
as presented.
RESOLUTION – MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Schwebs, and carried unanimously
on a voice vote to approve Resolution 2026-10, a resolution proclaiming April 24th as Arbor Day
in the City of Menomonie.
RESOLUTION – MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Schwebs, and carried unanimously
on a voice vote to approve Resolution 2026-11, a resolution proclaiming April 24th as
International Migratory Bird Day in the City of Menomonie.
RESOLUTION – MOTION was made by Schlough, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously
on a roll call vote to approve Resolution 2026-12, authorizing the issuance and sale of up to
$4,390,211 Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A and providing for other details and
covenants with respect thereto.
RESOLUTION – MOTION was made by Crowe, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously on
a roll call vote to approve Resolution 2026-13, guarantee of match funds for the 2026
Community Development Block Grant application for the Well #9 Phase II Project.
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RESOLUTION – MOTION was made by Schlough, seconded by Sommerfeld, and carried
unanimously on a roll call vote to approve Resolution 2026-14, authorization to submit a
Community Development Block Grant application for the Well #9 Phase II Project.
RESOLUTION – MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Sutherland, and carried
unanimously on a roll call vote to approve Resolution 2026-15, declaring official intent to
reimburse expenditures for the Well #9 Phase II Project.
MOTION was made by Schwebs, seconded by Sommerfeld, and carried unanimously on a voice
vote to approve Amendment No. 2 to the Water Tower Equipment Location Lease with Verizon
Wireless, as presented.
MOTION was made by Erdman, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously on a voice vote
to approve Wakanda Water Park 2026-2028 concession agreement with Rochelle Kroening
doing business as Wakanda Waterpark Concessions, as presented.
MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Sutherland, and carried unanimously on a voice
vote to approve the Special Event Permit application from the Menomonie Pickleball Club for
the Men’s Ladder League for 8 pickleball courts in Wakanda Park from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on
Tuesdays until June 30th, 2026.
MOTION was made by Crowe, seconded by Erdman, and carried unanimously on a voice vote to
approve the Special Event Permit application from the Menomonie Pickleball Club for the
Women’s Ladder League for 8 pickleball courts in Wakanda Park from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on
Thursdays until July 2nd, 2026.
MOTION was made by Schlough, seconded by Solberg, and carried unanimously on a voice vote
to approve the Special Event Permit application from the Court Cougars for the Women’s
General Play for 8 pickleball courts in Wakanda Park from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesdays
until August 25th, 2026 excluding the tennis courts.
BUDGET TRANSFERS – MOTION was made by Gentz, seconded by Crowe, and carried
unanimously on a roll call vote to approve the Building Inspection budget transfer, as presented.
MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Knaack reported on a local event at the Mable Tainter, and praised
local talent.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS – Administrator Atkinson presented awards to Randy Knaack and Mary
Solberg in recognition of their dedicated service to the City of Menomonie. Mary Solberg for
16+ years as a member of City Council and as City Council President. Randy Knaack for 16 years
as Mayor.
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COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS – The “new” City Council will hold its
Organizational Meeting on Tuesday April 21st, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
The “new” City Council will hold its first Regular Meeting on Monday May 4th, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers. Sutherland reported that opening day of baseball was two weeks
ago, and encouraged folks to support youth baseball. Crowe reported that the Downtown
Menomonie Golf Scramble will be on June 3rd, 2026 at Tanglewood Greens, and encouraged
folks to sign up and play. Luther noted that he will not be present for organizational meeting
tomorrow but indicated his interest in continuing to serve on the Plan Commission. Schofield
reported that the City has been awarded a WisDOT MSIS grant for approximately $600,000 for
the resurfacing of 14th Avenue East and Dairyland Road. Schlough noted that the Dunn County
Humane Society will be holding their Rumage and Bake sale fundraiser on April 24th, 2026, 9:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and April 25th, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fanetti Community Center.
Solberg praised the activity at Wakanda park, expressing pride in the work of the Council and
City to get it back in useable condition. Mayor Knaack echoed Sutherland and Solberg’s
comments, and requested lights at the pickleball courts in the future. Knaack commented on
the joy it’s been to be mayor, and the great staff who he’s worked with. Knaack commented on
how proud of the City Councils he’s worked with for their ability to work together for
Menomonie and all the big projects they have been able to accomplish. Solberg also
commented on the successes of the Council, and wanted to thank those present and past
who’ve made this possible.
CLAIMS – MOTION was made by Solberg, seconded by Luther, and carried unanimously on roll
call vote to approve payment of the following claims:
APRIL 20, 2026 CLAIMS
COLFAX MESSENGER $1,122.76
TOTAL $1,122.76
PARKING UTILITY CLAIMS 2026
CITY TREASURER $400.92
TOTAL $400.92
MOTION was made by Luther, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously to approve the
following licenses:
LICENSE YEAR – 2026
TEMPORARY CLASS “B” BEER LICENSE:
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Menomonie Baseball Association – 1412 6th St. E
• American Legion/Eagles Baseball Games, Wakanda Park, Diamond #2
o 05/17/2026, 06/01/2026, 06/06/2026, 06/08/2026, 06/09/2026, 06/15/2026,
06/16/2026, 06/17/2026, 06/22/2026, 06/23/2026, 06/25/2026, 06/30/2026,
07/07/2026, 07/11/2026, 07/14/2026, 07/16/2026, 07/18/2026, 07/25/2026,
07/26/2026, 08/05/2026, 08/08/2026, 08/22/2026.
MOTION was made by Luther, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously to approve the
following license renewals:
LICENSE YEAR – 2026-2027 (expires June 30, 2027)
CIGARETTE:
Love’s Travel Stops & County Stores, Inc. (Love’s Travel Stop #622 – 5930 Badger Dr.)
CLASS “A” BEER & “CLASS A” LIQUOR:
Love’s Travel Stops & County Stores, Inc. (Love’s Travel Stop #622 – 5930 Badger Dr.)
MOTION to adjourn was made by Gentz, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously at
8:02pm.
Chris Johnson, Deputy City Clerk
CITY OF MENOMONIE COUNCIL MEETING
OFFICIAL COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
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The 2025 Organizational meeting of the City Council of the City of Menomonie, Dunn County,
Wisconsin, was held in open session on April 21, 2026, and called to order by Mayor
Crowe at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The following members were present:
Edwards, Yonko, Pickard, Schwebs, Gentz, Hargrove, Schlough, Erdman and Sommerfeld.
Luther and Sutherland were absent.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None
NO ACTION taken during the introduction of new alderpersons.
ELECTION - Council President. Yonko nominated Gentz. MOTION to close nominations and cast
a unanimous ballot for Gentz was made by Yonko, seconded by Pickard, and carried
unanimously.
Gentz declared Council President.
APPOINTMENTS
Plan Commission (2) – Gentz self-nominated, Schwebs nominated Luther. Vote in support was
unanimous.
Gentz and Luther declared Council Representatives to the Plan Commission.
Board of Review (2) – Sommerfeld self-nominated, Mayor Crowe nominated Schlough. Vote in
support was unanimous.
Schlough and Sommerfeld declared Council Representatives to the Board of Review.
Recreation Advisory Board (1) – Erdman self-nominated. Vote in support was unanimous.
Erdman declared Council Representative to the Recreation Advisory Board.
Community Development Commission (1) – Edwards self-nominated. Vote in support was
unanimous.
Edwards declared Council Representative to the Community Development
Commission.
Redevelopment Authority (1) – Schwebs self-nominated. Vote in support was unanimous.
Schwebs declared Council Representative to the Redevelopment Authority.
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Historic Preservation Commission (1) – Schwebs self-nominated. Vote in support was
unanimous.
Schwebs declared Council Representative to the Historic Preservation Commission.
Library Board (1) – Pickard self-nominated. Vote in support was unanimous.
Pickard declared Council Representative to the Library Board.
Mabel Tainter Board (1) – Pickard self-nominated. Vote in support was unanimous.
Pickard declared Council Representative to the Mabel Tainter Board.
Dunn County Economic Development Corporation (1) – Edwards self-nominated. Vote in
support was unanimous.
Edwards declared Council Representative to the Dunn County Economic Development
Corporation.
Tourism Commission (1) – Hargrove self-nominated. Vote in support was unanimous.
Hargrove declared Council Representative to the Tourism Commission.
Urban Forestry Board (1) – Erdman self-nominated. Vote in support was unanimous.
Erdman named Council Representative to the Urban Forestry Board.
Business Improvement District (d/b/a Downtown Menomonie) ad-hoc member (1) – Gentz
nominated Hargrove, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously.
Hargrove declared Council Representative as an ad-hoc member to the Business
Improvement District.
Stout Technology Park Board (2) – Sutherland was nominated by Mayor Crowe. Pickard self-
nominated. Vote in support of appointing Sutherland and Pickard as ad-hoc members to
the Stout Technology Park Board carried unanimously.
Sutherland and Pickard declared Council Representatives as the ad-hoc members to
the Stout Technology Park Board.
Sister City Commission (1) – Yonko self-nominated. Vote in support was unanimous.
Yonko declared Council Representative to the Sister City Commission.
Dunn County Transit Committee (1) – Yonko self-nominated. Vote in support was unanimous.
Yonko declared Council Representative as an ad-hoc member to the Dunn County
Transit Committee.
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Evergreen Cemetery Board ad-hoc member (1) – Schwebs self-nominated. Vote in support was
unanimous.
Schwebs declared Council Representative as an ad-hoc member to the Evergreen
Cemetery Board.
MOTION made by Erdman, seconded by Hargrove, and carried to confirm the Mayor’s
appointment of Weld Riley SC as the municipal attorneys for the City of Menomonie and
Doar, Drill & Skow as the prosecuting attorneys for the City of Menomonie.
MOTION to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Megen Hines as the Weed Commissioner was
made by Schlough, seconded by Gentz, and carried.
MOTION to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Eric Atkinson as the Health Officer was made
by Schlough, seconded by Schwebs, and carried.
MOTION designating the Colfax Messenger as the official newspaper for the City of Menomonie
was made by Schwebs, seconded by Pickard, and carried.
NO ACTION taken on the Council Handbook communication from City Administrator, Eric
Atkinson.
COMMUNICATIONS & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS – Administrator Atkinson advised that council
members are welcome to address him or the Mayor with any topics they wish to have
placed on a future agenda for council consideration.
MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Crowe expressed his excitement to be present, to meet city staff, and
to work with the newly elected governing body under the business processes of Robert’s
Rules of Order. The Mayor, City Attorney and City Administrator reminded council
members to be mindful of the code of conduct and offered a word of caution regarding
compliance with open meetings and open records laws. They further advised best
practices to avoid a walking quorum and directed that any topics of concern should be
addressed to the City Administrator or the Mayor. They also noted that any actions taken
in an official capacity as a council member are subject to public records.
MOTION to adjourn was made by Hargrove, seconded by Edwards, and carried.
Kate Martin, City Clerk
MEMORANDUM
David Schofield, Director of Public Works
dschofield@menomonie-wi.gov
715-232-2221 Ext.1020
TO: Mayor Crowe & City Council
FROM: David Schofield, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Proposed Ordinance 2026-07
DATE: April 6, 2026 City Council Meeting
On March 2, the City Council introduced Proposed Ordinance 2026-07 which clarify that
property owners are responsible for operation and maintenance of building sewers, lower the
mercury discharge limit and create PFOA and PFOS discharge limits.
A Public Hearing was held on April 6 during which City Staff shared a letter received from 3M.
City Staff have met with representatives from 3M on several occasions and have proposed to
extend the compliance dates for the PFOA and PFOS discharge limits until January 1, 2029. This
would provide 3M (and other users) with additional time to evaluate and reduce their PFOA and
PFOS discharges to sanitary sewer. New users would be discouraged from commencing the use
of materials containing PFOA and PFOS.
If the City Council concurs with Proposed Ordinance 2026-07, as revised, the appropriate
motions would be:
• 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 (simple majority vote).
• Waive the Second 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 (simple majority vote).
• Adopt 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 (roll call vote).
ORDINANCE 2026-07 OF THE ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF MENOMONIE FOR 2026.
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.
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MENOMONIE DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 8-2-4-4-C of the City Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
C. All costs and expenses incident to the installation, connection, operation, and maintenance of
the building sewer from the establishment to and including the connection to the public sewer shall
be borne by the owner. The owner shall indemnify the utility from any loss or damage that may
directly or indirectly be occasioned by the installation, connection, operation, and maintenance of
the building sewer.
Section 2. Section 8-2-4-6-A-5 of the City Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
5. Any wastewater containing toxic pollutants in sufficient quantity, either singly or by interaction
to injure or interfere with any wastewater treatment process, that constitutes a hazard to humans
or animals, or that exceeds the limitation set forth i n state or federal categorical pretreatment
standards. A toxic pollutant shall include, but not be limited to, any pollutant identified in the toxic
pollutant list set forth in NR 215 of the Wisconsin administrative code. Unless more restrictive
limits are established by a state or federal regulatory agency having jurisdiction, the following
concentrations, in micrograms per liter, shall not be exceeded on a grab sample basis:
Toxic Pollutant Micrograms Per Liter
Arsenic 40
Cadmium 22
Chromium 500
Copper 60
Cyanide 50
Lead 100
Mercury 0.25
Molybdenum 25
Nickel 100
Selenium 10
Silver 10
Zinc 1,000
Section 3. Section 8-2-4-6-A-12 of the City Code is created to read as follows:
12. After January 1, 2029, wastewater containing more than ninety-five (95) nanograms per liter
(ng/L) of perfluorooctanoic acid (also known as PFOA) in its anionic, cationic, and acidic forms
as well as any salts of perfluorooctanoic acid.
Section 4. Section 8-2-4-6-A-13 of the City Code is created to read as follows:
13. After January 1, 2029, Wastewater containing more than eight (8) nanograms per liter (ng/L)
of perfluorooctane sulfonate (also known as PFOS) in its anionic, cationic, and acidic forms as
well as any salts of perfluorooctane sulfonate.
Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect upon the date of publication as provided in Section
62.11(4)(a), Wisconsin Statutes.
INTRODUCED______________________ APPROVED THIS _____ DAY
FIRST READING____________________ OF __________________, 2026
SECOND READING__________________ __________________________
MAYOR, MATTHEW CROWE
PASSED____________________________
PUBLISHED________________________ SUBMITTED BY:
ATTEST____________________________ _________________________
CITY CLERK, CATHERINE MARTIN ALDERPERSON
MEMORANDUM
Megen Hines, Environmental Program Coordinator
mhines@menomonie-wi.gov
715-232-2221 Ext. 1005
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TO: Mayor Crowe & City Council
FROM: Megen Hines, Environmental Program Coordinator
SUBJECT: Proposed Ordinance 2026-08, an Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Title 3,
Chapter 18 Solid Waste Collection
DATE: May 4th, 2026 City Council Meeting
Staff have prepared Proposed Ordinance 2026-08, an Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Title
3, Chapter 18 Solid Waste Collection for consideration by the City Council. This ordinance was
updated to modernize regulations, establish clear service standards for residential curbside
collection, create uniform, standardized reimbursement procedures for recycling collection and
improve administrative oversight of licensed solid waste haulers. A new solid waste hauler
providing residential curbside collection is starting in May 2026 is also driving factor to update
the ordinance to include residential curbside recycling regulations. Previously, agreements with
residential curbside haulers were negotiated individually, which resulted in varying contract
terms, provision and reimbursement rates. This ordinance will standardize the reimbursement
rate and provisions for all licensed solid waste haulers that provide curbside residential recycling
collection services.
Summary of Proposed Ordinance 2026-08 Changes:
• Added a definition section
• Added requirements of providing a Certificate of Liability Insurance, route map and
types of waste disposal services provided to license application.
• Gave the common council the authority to set the Solid Waste Collection license fee by
resolution.
• Added regulations on the maintenance of containers and vehicle identification
requirements.
• Added provisions regarding residential curbside recycling regulations and
reimbursement procedures, many of which are current city practice and policy, but
codifying them in ordinance.
• Added residential curbside solid waste collection hours and days of operation.
• Gave the common council the authority to set the Residential Curbside Recycling
Reimbursement Rate by resolution.
• Added enforcement and citation authority.
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• Added records provisions.
• Outlined the process for denial, suspension, revocation or non-renewal of licenses.
• Added a severability clause.
If the City Council concurs, the appropriate motions would be:
Introduce Proposed Ordinance 2026-08, an Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Title 3,
Chapter 18 Solid Waste Collection (no vote).
Waive the First Reading of Proposed Ordinance 2026-08, an Ordinance Repealing and
Recreating Title 3, Chapter 18 Solid Waste Collection (simple majority vote).
Waive the Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance 2026-08, an Ordinance Repealing and
Recreating Title 3, Chapter 18 Solid Waste Collection (simple majority vote).
Adopt Proposed Ordinance 2026-08, an Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Title 3 Chapter
18 Solid Waste Collection (simple majority vote).
Attachments:
• Proposed Ordinance 2026-08, an Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Title 3 Chapter 18
Solid Waste Collection
ORDINANCE 2026-08 OF THE ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF MENOMONIE FOR 2026.
An ordinance repealing and recreating Title 3 Chapter 18 Solid Waste Collection Ordinance.
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MENOMONIE DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Title 3 Chapter 18 of the City Code is hereby repealed and recreated in its entirety to
read as follows:
CHAPTER 18
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
SECTION:
3-18-1: Definitions
3-18-2: Licenses and Permits Required
3-18-3: License Requirements; Regulations
3-18-4: Residential Curbside Waste Collection Services; Reimbursements
3-18-5: Enforcement and Penalty
3-18-6: Records
3-18-7: Denial, Suspension, Revocation, or Non-Renewal of License
3-18-8: Severability
3-18-1: DEFINITIONS:
The following terms, whenever they occur in this Chapter, are defined as follows:
A. Commercial: All uses other than Residential, Institutional, or Industrial.
B. Customer: Any person(s) who contracts with a hauler licensed under this chapter and whose
solid waste is deposited at a landfill or recycling center.
C. Garbage: Shall include, among similar matter, all animal or vegetable matter, such as waste
material from kitchens, residences, grocery stores, restaurants, hotels, rooming and
boarding houses, and other deleterious substances.
D. Hauler: Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation engaged in the business of collecting,
transporting, or disposing of solid waste, recyclables, or yard waste for a fee or
compensation.
E. Industrial: Manufacturing, processing, or other industrial operations.
F. Institutional: Public, nonprofit, or municipal building or institution.
G. Person: Any natural person, firm, corporation, association, club, partnership, society, or
any other organization of every nature whatsoever.
H. Recycling: P lacement of commingled materials designated as recyclable by the private
waste hauler or local ordinance in approved containers for regular collection and transport
to a materials recovery facility or recycling processor.
I. Residential: Properties containing single family, multiple family , and mobile home
residential units, including those which are occupied seasonally.
J. Solid Waste: The meaning specified in s. 289.01(33), Wis. Stats.
3-18-2: LICENSES AND PERMITS REQUIRED:
A. All persons, firms, and corporations, or their agents engaged in the business of collecting
or transporting solid waste for disposal purposes from properties within the City, or within
other municipalities authorized by agreement with the City, shall first secure a Solid Waste
Collection License from the City.
B. Applicants for a Solid Waste Collection License must show evidence of a current, valid ,
state of Wisconsin department of natural resources permit for collection and transportation
of solid waste.
3-18-3: LICENSE REQUIREMENTS; REGULATIONS:
A. Licenses shall be for a period of one year and shall expire on June 30 of each year.
B. Applications for Solid Waste Collection License shall be submitted on a form provided by
and to the City Clerk and contain the following information:
1. Name of the owner or owners of the business.
2. Name of the business.
3. Address used for business purposes.
4. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Solid Waste/Recyclables License
number
5. Description of all vehicles used in the business; to include model and make of
vehicle, type of container used for carrying solid waste on the vehicle , and license
number.
6. Type of waste disposal service(s) provided: residential, commercial, and/or
industrial.
7. Current and clearly legible route map identifying all service areas and collection
routes with designated pickup day, if providing residential curbside waste disposal
service.
8. Certificate of Liability Insurance with auto and general liability limits of not less
than one million dollars ($1,000,000) for each occurrence.
C. The common council shall have the authority to establish and collect a license fee for a
Solid Waste Collection License. This fee shall be set by resolution of the common council.
Solid Waste Collection License fees shall be reviewed, as deemed necessary, at the
discretion of the common council.
D. No license shall be issued until the applicant has furnished the City a certificate of
insurance evidencing coverage with an insurance company licensed to do business in the
State of Wisconsin, providing auto and general liability insurance limits in accordance with
3-18-3-B-8. The City shall be named as an additional insured on the certificate.
E. Licenses shall be issued by the City Clerk after approval by the common council.
F. Vehicles and Containers:
1. Vehicles and containers used for the collection and transportation of garbage and
recycling shall be covered, leakproof, durable, and of easily cleanable construction.
The vehicles and containers shall be cleaned frequently to prevent nuisances or
insect breeding and shall be maintained in good repair.
2. Vehicles or containers so used shall be loaded and moved in such a manner that the
contents will not fall, leak, or spill therefrom and shall be covered when necessary
to prevent blowing of material. Where spillage does occur, the material shall be
picked up immediately by the licensee and returned to the vehicle and the area
properly cleaned.
3. Vehicles used by the licensee shall have painted or otherwise securely affixed, on
both sides of the vehicle, the name, city, state, and U.S. DOT number (if applicable)
of the owner and an identification number specific to each vehicle. The letters and
numerals shall contrast sharply in color with the background on which they are
placed and be readily legible during daylight hours from a distance of fifty (50) feet
while the vehicle is stationary.
3-18-4: RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES;
REIMBURSEMENTS:
A. Any licensed hauler providing residential curbside solid waste collection services within
the City shall, at a minimum, provide curbside recycling collection serv ices to residential
units.
B. Licensed haulers shall provide residents with separate garbage and recycling carts suitable
for curbside collection.
C. Licensed haulers shall, at a minimum, provide weekly collection of residential garbage and
every other week collection of residential recycling.
D. Haulers shall provide the City and City residents with the following information:
1. A list of acceptable recyclable materials;
2. Preparation requirements for recyclable materials;
3. A list of non-acceptable materials; and
4. Customer service contact information, including phone number and email address.
E. Residential curbside solid waste collection within the City may occur only between the
hours of 5:00 am and 7:00 pm on Monday through Saturday. Saturday curbside collection
is allowed only during a week in which a Federal Holiday is observed on a week day.
F. Haulers shall provide recycling-only curbside collection service to one (1) to four (4) unit
residences upon the request of the customer.
G. Reimbursement for Residential Curbside Recycling Collection:
1. The City shall reimburse licensed haulers for curbside recycling collection provided
to one (1) to four (4) unit residences.
2. The City shall not reimburse licensed haulers for curbside recycling collection
services provided to five (5) or more unit residences, commercial, institutional or
industrial facilities.
3. The City shall not reimburse licensed haulers for curbside recycling services
provided to residences outside of the City limits.
4. The common council shall have the authority to establish the reimbursement rate
for residential curbside recycling collection . The reimbursement rate shall be per
unit, per month, for one (1) to four (4) unit residences. The reimbursement rate shall
be set by resolution of the common council. The residential curbside reimbursement
rate shall be reviewed, as deemed necessary, at the discretion of the common
council.
5. The City shall not reimburse licensed haulers for curbside garbage collection.
Licensed haulers shall be responsible to directly invoice customers for curbside
garbage collection.
H. Residential Curbside Recycling Collection Invoicing Requirements:
1. Licensed haulers shall invoice the City on a quarterly basis for curbside recycling
collection reimbursement.
2. The invoice shall contain the following information:
i. Dates of service.
ii. Number of one (1) to four (4) residential units served in the City.
iii. Reimbursement rate per household established as outlined in Section 3-18-
4.
iv. Total amount due.
v. Due date that is not less than 30 days after the invoice date.
3. The City shall issue reimbursement in accordance with the residential curbside
recycling collection rate established by resolution of the common council.
4. Licensed haulers shall allow the City to inspect their customer list, upon request of
the City.
3-18-5: ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY:
A. The enforcement of this Chapter shall be under the jurisdiction of the Director of Public
Works, Chief of Police, or Chief Building Inspector or their designee, who shall have the
power to inspect to determine compliance with this Chapter.
B. The penalty for violation of this Chapter shall be a forfeiture of not less than twenty -five
dollars ($25.00) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00), plus statutory costs of
prosecution. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day o n which a
violation of this Chapter occurs or continues.
3-18-6: RECORDS:
The Director of Public Works, Chief of Police, or Chief Building Inspector or their designee, shall
report to the City Clerk all violations of this Chapter issued to the licensee of the Solid Waste
Collection License. The City Clerk shall note any such violation in the file of the Solid Waste
Collection licensee.
3-18-7: DENIAL, SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, OR NON-RENEWAL OF LICENSE:
A. A Solid Waste Collection License may be denied, suspended, revoked, or not renewed by
the common council if the applicant or licensee does any of the following:
1. Made any material omission or materially inaccurate statement in the Solid Waste
Collection License application;
2. Made any fraudulent, false, deceptive, or misleading statement or representation in
the course of operating or engaging in solid waste collection;
3. Violated any provision of this Chapter; or
4. Was convicted of any offense which is substantially related to the license.
5. Lost its license with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources;
6. Becomes insolvent or files for bankruptcy;
7. Improper handling of solid waste and recyclable material, contrary to federal, state,
or local law.
B. If the Director of Public Works, Chief of Police , or Chief Building Inspector or their
designee recommends that the City Clerk deny, suspend, revoke, or not renew a Solid Waste
Collection License, or, if the City Clerk acts to deny, suspend, revoke, or not renew the
Solid Waste Collection License, the City Clerk s hall, in writing, inform the applicant or
licensee of the denial, non-renewal, suspension, or revocation, the reasons thereof, and of
the opportunity to request a hearing before the common council. Such notice shall be sent
by certified and regular mail to, or personally served upon, the applicant or licensee at least
ten (10) days prior to hearing. After the hearing, the common council shall make the final
determination of whether to deny, renew, suspend , or revoke said Solid Waste Collection
License.
3-18-8: SEVERABILITY:
If any provision of this Chapter is deemed invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent
jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the other provisions of same. The
several sections and subsections of this Chapter are declared to be severable. If any section or
portion thereof shall be declared by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,
unlawful or unenforceable, such decision shall apply only to the specific section or portion thereof
directly specified in the decision, and not affect the validity of any other provisions, sections, or
portions thereof of this Chapter which shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon the date of publication as provided in Section
62.11(4)(a), Wisconsin Statutes.
INTRODUCED______________________ APPROVED THIS ______DAY
FIRST READING____________________ OF __________________, 2026
SECOND READING__________________ __________________________
MAYOR, MATTHEW CROWE
PASSED____________________________
PUBLISHED________________________ SUBMITTED BY:
ATTEST____________________________ _________________________
CITY CLERK, CATHERINE MARTIN ALDERPERSON
MEMORANDUM
Megen Hines, Environmental Program Coordinator
mhines@menomonie-wi.gov
715-232-2221 Ext. 1005
Page 1 of 1
TO: Mayor Crowe & City Council
FROM: Megen Hines, Environmental Program Coordinator
SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution 2026-16, a Resolution Setting Solid Waste Collection License
Fees
DATE: May 4th, 2026 City Council Meeting
Staff have prepared Proposed Resolution 2026-16, a Resolution Setting Solid Waste Collection
License Fees for consideration by the City Council. City Ordinance Title 3, Chapter 18 proposed
changes to the ordinance that, if approved earlier in this meeting, gives the authority to the
common council to set the Solid Waste Collection License fees. This resolution would be
following that direction to set the reimbursement rate by resolution. There are no changes to
the Solid Waste Collection license fees.
If the City Council concurs, the appropriate motions would be: Approve Resolution 2026-16, a
Resolution Setting Solid Waste Collection License Fees (simple majority vote).
Attachments:
• Proposed Resolution 2026-16, a Resolution Setting Solid Waste Collection License Fees
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-16
A RESOLUTION SETTING SOLID WASTE COLLECTION LICENSE FEES
WHEREAS, the City of Menomonie allows private solid waste haulers to provide garbage and
recycling services within the city and issues licenses for the same; and,
WHEREAS, section 3-18-3 of city code establishes the authority of the common council to set
solid waste collection license fees by resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the solid waste collection license fee is hereby
established as $50.00 annually plus $25.00 for each vehicle in excess of one effective upon
passage of this resolution.
Adopted this 4th day of May, 2026.
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City of
Menomonie City Council at a legal meeting on the 4th day of May, 2026.
_____________________________
Matthew Crowe, Mayor
Attest: _____________________________
Catherine Martin, City Clerk
MEMORANDUM
Megen Hines, Environmental Program Coordinator
mhines@menomonie-wi.gov
715-232-2221 Ext. 1005
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TO: Mayor Crowe & City Council
FROM: Megen Hines, Environmental Program Coordinator
SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution 2026-17, a Resolution Setting the Reimbursement Rate for
Residential Curbside Recycling
DATE: May 4th, 2026 City Council Meeting
Staff have prepared Proposed Resolution 2026-17, a Resolution Setting the Reimbursement Rate
for Residential Curbside Recycling for consideration by the City Council. City Ordinance Title 3,
Chapter 18 proposed changes to the ordinance that, if approved earlier in this meeting, gives
the authority to the common council to set the reimbursement rate for residential curbside
recycling by resolution. This resolution would be following that direction to set the
reimbursement rate by resolution.
The proposed reimbursement rate is $4.07 per unit, per month for one (1) to four (4) unit
residential properties. This rate would go into effect on July 1, 2026. An annual 3% increase,
rounded up to the nearest $0.01 is also included in the resolution to allow for budget planning
for both the City and waste haulers. This reimbursement rate was calculated based on a
previous approved reimbursement rate and extrapolating the 3% annual increase to the
present.
If the City Council concurs, the appropriate motion would be: Approve Resolution 2026-17, a
Resolution Setting the Reimbursement Rate for Residential Curbside Recycling (simple majority
vote).
Attachments:
• Proposed Resolution 2026-17, a Resolution Setting the Reimbursement Rate for
Residential Curbside Recycling
RESOLUTION 2026-17
A RESOLUTION SETTING THE REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE RECYCLING
WHEREAS, the City of Menomonie is required by Wis. Stats. 287.09 and NR544 to operate a residential
recycling program for 1-4 unit residential buildings; and,
WHEREAS, the City accepts drop-off of recyclable materials at the Solid Waste Site at 1602 Gilbert Creek
Road; and,
WHEREAS, the City allows private solid waste haulers to provide curbside recycling and issues licenses
for the same; and,
WHEREAS, Section 3-18-4 of City Code establishes the authority of the City Council to establish the
reimbursement rate to private solid waste haulers for residential curbside recycling for one (1) to four (4)
unit residential buildings by resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby establish the reimbursement rate
for residential curbside recycling for one (1) to four (4) unit residential buildings to be $4.07 per unit per
month effective July 1, 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby establish the reimbursement rate for
residential curbside recycling for one (1) to four (4) unit residential buildings to increase 3% per year,
rounded up to the next $0.01, each July 1 until or unless a new resolution is adopted.
Adopted this 4th day of May, 2026.
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City of Menomonie City
Council at a legal meeting on the 4th day of May, 2026.
_____________________________
Matthew Crowe, Mayor
Attest: _____________________________
Catherine Martin, City Clerk
MEMORANDUM
David Schofield, Director of Public Works
dschofield@menomonie-wi.gov
715-232-2221 Ext.1020
TO: Mayor Crowe & City Council
FROM: David Schofield, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Proposed Ordinance 2026-09 Speed Limits
DATE: May 4, 2026 City Council Meeting
In October 2025, the City Council reviewed potential changes to the South Broadway Street
Speed Limits between 15th Avenue West and the southerly City Limits. WisDOT has since
confirmed it does not object to the proposed changes.
On a related note, speed limits on CTH B, 650th Avenue, and 690th Avenue need to be codified.
City Staff consulted with Dunn County and the Town of Red Cedar to ensure that these
proposed speed limits comport with their adjacent speed limits.
City Staff, with assistance from Atty. Ludeman, have prepared Proposed Ordinance 2026-09 to
modify City Code 6-3-1 A. If the City Council concurs with Proposed Ordinance 2026-09, the
appropriate motions would be:
• 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 (no vote).
• Waive the first reading of 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 (simple majority).
• Waive the second reading of 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 (simple majority).
• Adopt 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 (roll
call vote).
Attachments:
Abbreviated Engineering Study for South Broadway speed limits
Proposed Ordinance 2026-09
MEMORANDUM
David Schofield, Director of Public Works
dschofield@menomonie-wi.gov
715-232-2221 Ext.1020
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TO: Project File
FROM: David Schofield, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: South Broadway Street (STH 25) Speed Limits – Abbreviated Engineering Study
DATE: April 16, 2026
Initiation
A City Councilperson requested that I:
1. Review the speed limits on South Broadway Street between its intersections with 15th
Avenue West and 28th Avenue West (“Study Area”),
2. Review if the speed limit at the intersection of South Broadway Street and 17th Avenue
could be lowered to 25 miles per hour (“MPH”).
I note that South Broadway Street north of 28th Avenue is a connecting highway segment of
State Highway 25. Therefore, WisDOT must review and approve any speed limit changes on
South Broadway Street. This review requires an abbreviated engineering study, hence the
preparation of this document.
For this abbreviated engineering study, I have reviewed existing City Code, reviewed the existing
speed limit signs, obtained traffic speed data, reviewed traffic volumes, reviewed crash history,
and reviewed the standards found in WisDOT’s Traffic Engineering, Operations & Safety Manual
(“TEOpS”).
Installation of unwarranted speed limits leads to uneven speeds where some drivers obey the
speed limits and other do not. Uneven speeds negatively impact safety.
Existing City Code
City Code 6-3-1-A adopts 25 MPH for all streets in the City, except specific segments listed
therein. Three of those segments exist within the Study Area:
• 30 MPH “From the south line of 15th Avenue West to the south line of 20th Avenue
West”.
• 35 MPH “From the south line of 20th Avenue West to the southerly city limits”.
MEMORANDUM
David Schofield, Director of Public Works
dschofield@menomonie-wi.gov
715-232-2221 Ext.1020
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I note that City Code has not been updated since the City annexed the lands on the east side of
STH 25 south of 28th Avenue West. This area was eventually developed as Sisters Court.
The legal speed limits are depicted on Exhibit A.
Existing Signs
The following speed limit signs exist within and adjacent to the Study Area:
• At the south line of 13th Avenue, there is a Speed Limit sign:
o 25 MPH for southbound traffic.
• At the south line of 15th Avenue West, there is a pair of Speed Limit signs:
o 25 MPH for northbound traffic,
o 30 MPH for southbound traffic.
• At the south line of 22nd Avenue East, there is a pair of Speed Limit signs:
o 30 MPH for northbound traffic,
o 35 MPH for southbound traffic.
• At the south line of 24th Avenue, there is a pair of Speed Limit signs:
o 35 MPH for northbound traffic,
o 35 MPH for southbound traffic.
• At the south line of 28th Avenue West, there is a pair of Speed Limit signs:
o 35 MPH for northbound traffic,
o 45 MPH for southbound traffic.
• Approximately 900-feet south of 28th Avenue West, there is a Speed Limit sign:
o 45 MPH for southbound traffic.
o Note: Outside of City Limits.
• Approximately 1,700-feet south of 28th Avenue West, there is a pair of Speed Limit signs:
o 45 MPH for northbound traffic,
o 55 MPH for southbound traffic.
o Note: Outside of City Limits.
The posted speed limits are depicted on Exhibit A.
There are two discrepancies between the posted speed limits and City Code 6-3-1-A:
• Based upon existing City Code, the transition from 30 MPH to 35 MPH occurs at 20th
Avenue whereas the existing signs show the transition occuring at 22nd Avenue East. As
a result, the segment from 20th Avenue to 22nd Avenue East is signed as 30 MPH but the
legal speed limit is 35 MPH.
MEMORANDUM
David Schofield, Director of Public Works
dschofield@menomonie-wi.gov
715-232-2221 Ext.1020
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• Based upon existing City Code, the transition from 35 MPH to 45 MPH occurs at the City
Limits (which are approximately 570 feet southeast of 28th Avenue West), whereas the
existing signs show the transition occurring at 28th Avenue West. As a result, the
segment from 28th Avenue West to the City Limits is signed as 45 MPH but the legal
speed limit is 35 miles per hour. This discrepancy is due to City Code not being updated
after the annexation and development of Sisters Court.
Speed Data
Dunn County Highway Department conducted three separate deployments of their post-
mounted traffic data recorder within the Study Area:
• Observation #1
o Location: 300-feet south of 17th Avenue West
o Dates: 9/29/25 to 10/2/25
o 85th Percentile Speed: 34 MPH
o Average Speed: 30 MPH
• Observation #2
o Location: 22nd Avenue East
o Dates: 9/24/25 to 9/29/25
o 85th Percentile Speed: 35 MPH
o Average Speed: 31 MPH
• Observation #3
o Location: 735-feet south of 24th Avenue
o Dates: 9/16/25 to 9/23/25
o 85th Percentile Speed: 40 MPH
o Average Speed: 36 MPH
MEMORANDUM
David Schofield, Director of Public Works
dschofield@menomonie-wi.gov
715-232-2221 Ext.1020
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Traffic Volume
WisDOT has three traffic count locations within the Study Area:
• Traffic Count #1
o Location: South of 17th Avenue
o Date: 10/9/23
o AADT = 8,400 vehicles
• Traffic Count #2
o Location: South of 22nd Avenue East
o Date: 6/20/23
o AADT = 7,800 vehicles
• Traffic Count #3
o Location: North of 28th Avenue West
o Date: 7/24/23
o AADT = 7,300 vehicles
Dunn County Highway Department’s traffic data recorder also collects traffic volumes. Their
counts (excluding partial days and weekend days), were as follows:
• Traffic Count #1
o Location: 300-feet south of 17th Avenue West
o Dates: 9/30/25 to 10/1/25
o Average: 9,675 vehicles
• Observation #2
o Location: 22nd Avenue East
o Dates: 9/25/25 to 9/26/25
o Average: 9,685 vehicles
• Observation #3
o Location: 735-feet south of 24th Avenue
o Dates: 9/17/25 to 9/19/25, 9/23/25
o Average: 7,906 vehicles
MEMORANDUM
David Schofield, Director of Public Works
dschofield@menomonie-wi.gov
715-232-2221 Ext.1020
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Crash History
The TOPS Lab, which is jointly operated by WisDOT and the University of Wisconsin-Madison,
has records of fifty (50) crashes from October 2020 to September 2025 (5 years) and eighty-four
(84) crashes for October 2015 through September 2025 (10 years) within the Study Area.
Six (6) of the crashes within the 10-year period involved a pedestrian or bicyclist including:
• Three (3) at or near 17th Avenue:
o Injury A (10/22/15),
o Injury C (3/24/16),
o Property Damage (9/5/25).
• Three (3) at or near 21st Avenue:
o Injury B (7/12/20),
o Injury B (9/2/22),
o Injury B (11/7/23).
TEOpS Standards
TEOpS 13-5-6 indicates that WisDOT may approve local authority’s requests for speed limit
changes as long as they meet the following criteria:
• Proposed Speed Limit is within 5 MPH of the measured 85th Percentile Speed.
• Proposed Speed Limit is within 2 MPH of the measured Average Speed.
TEOpS 13-5-8 further indicates that the minimum length of speed zones is:
• 0.3 miles for 40 MPH or under
• 0.6 miles for 45-55 MPH.
MEMORANDUM
David Schofield, Director of Public Works
dschofield@menomonie-wi.gov
715-232-2221 Ext.1020
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Proposed Changes to Speed Limits
City Staff recommends the following Speed Limit Changes:
Speed Limit Change #1: Extend 25 MPH to the south line of 17th Avenue.
Roadway Characteristics: This roadway segment is highly urbanized. The level of
urbanization between 15th Avenue and 17th Avenue is very similar to the level of
urbanization between 13th Avenue and 15th Avenue which is already 25 MPH. The UW-
Stout Campus is located on the east side of the roadway. There is high and medium
density housing located on the west side of the roadway. Fowlers Court Park is located
one block west of Broadway Street. UW-Stout’s Williams Stadium is located in the
northeast quadrant of the intersection of Broadway Street and 17th Avenue. On-street
parking west of Broadway is common for individuals attending high school and college
games at Williams Stadium. This combination leads to a high number of pedestrians
walking along, and crossing, the roadway.
Justification: This change will improve pedestrian safety at 16th Avenue West and 17th
Avenue. These two intersections are thought to have higher than average pedestrian
traffic volumes due to their proximity to the Williams Stadium and the number of high
density residential buildings along 17th Avenue West. WisDOT installed a Rectangular
Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at this intersection in 2015. Since then, three (3)
bike/pedestrian accidents have occurred at or near 17th Avenue West.
Signage Changes: Relocate existing 25 MPH (northbound) and 30 MPH (southbound)
signs from 15th Avenue to 17th Avenue.
Warning Measures: Install “Reduced Speed Limit 25 MPH” (W3-5a) 350-feet south of
17th Avenue, facing south (northbound traffic).
MEMORANDUM
David Schofield, Director of Public Works
dschofield@menomonie-wi.gov
715-232-2221 Ext.1020
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Speed Limit Change #2: Extend 30 MPH from the south line of 17th Avenue to the south line of
24th Avenue.
Roadway Characteristics: This roadway segment is urbanized. The east and west sides
of the roadway contain a mix of commercial and medium density housing. This
combination leads to a high number of pedestrian crossings of the roadway, particularly
at 21st Avenue and 24th Avenue.
Justification: This change will improve pedestrian safety at 24th Avenue. This
intersection is heavily used by children walking to the adjacent River Heights Elementary
School. City has applied for a WisDOT TAP grant to install an RRFB at this intersection in
the near future.
Signage Changes: Relocate existing 30 MPH (northbound) and 35 MPH (southbound)
signs from 22nd Avenue East to 24th Avenue.
Warning Measures: Install “Reduced Speed Limit 30 MPH” (W3-5a) 400-feet south of
24th Avenue, facing south (northbound traffic).
Speed Limit Change #3: Extend 35 MPH from the south line of 24th Avenue to the south line of
28th Avenue West
Roadway Characteristics: This roadway segment transitions from urbanized at the north
end (24th Avenue) to rural at the south end (28th Avenue). The east and west sides of
the roadway contain a mix of commercial and low density housing. Pedestrian volume is
very low.
Justification: Direct transition between 30 MPH at 24th Avenue and 45 MPH at 28th
Avenue West is thought to be too abrupt. Therefore a short transition segment of 35
MPH is desired.
Signage Changes: No change.
Warning Measures: Install “Reduced Speed Limit 35 MPH” (W3-5a) 350-feet southeast
of 28th Avenue West, facing south (northbound traffic).
Note: Proposed 35 MPH segment between 24th Avenue and 28th Avenue West is
approximately 0.26 mile long, whereas TEOpS 13-5-8 requires a minimum length of 0.3
mile. Substandard length is justified as 24th Avenue is a major change in the nature of
development adjacent to the roadway.
MEMORANDUM
David Schofield, Director of Public Works
dschofield@menomonie-wi.gov
715-232-2221 Ext.1020
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Speed Limit Change #4: Clarify that the speed limit from the south line of 28th Avenue to the
southerly City Limits is 45 MPH.
Roadway Characteristics: This roadway segment is rural. There are no driveways.
Pedestrian volume is very low.
Justification: This matches the existing posted speed limit.
Signage Changes: No change.
Warning Measures: No change.
Note: The existing 45 MPH segment south of 28th Avenue, including non-connecting
highway portion, is approximately 0.32 mile long, whereas TEOpS 13-5-8 requires a
minimum length of 0.6 mile. As this segment is outside of the City’s Connecting Highway
jurisdiction, it has no ability to correct this deficiency but I felt compelled to bring it to
WisDOT’s attention.
The proposed Speed Limit Changes are depicted on Exhibit A.
Ordinance Revisions
I have prepared and enclosed a Proposed Ordinance in Exhibit B.
MEMORANDUM
David Schofield, Director of Public Works
dschofield@menomonie-wi.gov
715-232-2221 Ext.1020
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Exhibit A – Existing and Proposed Speed Limit Map
South Broadway Street (STH 25) Created by: DAS
Speed Study/Limits
Speed Limit (City Code 6-3-1-A)
Speed Limit (Posted)
Speed Limit (Proposed)
Observation #1
9/29/25 - 10/2/25
Posted Speed Limit = 30 mph
Average Speed = 30 mph
85th Percentile Speed = 34 mph
Observation #2
9/24/25 - 9/29/25
Posted Speed Limit = 30 mph
Average Speed = 31 mph
85th Percentile Speed = 35 mph
Observation #3
9/16/25 - 9/23/25
Posted Speed Limit = 35 mph
Average Speed = 36 mph
85th Percentile Speed = 40 mph
River Heights Elem.
Fowlers Court Park
Williams Stadium
High School
Galloway Creek
Key:
Existing 25 MPH
Proposed 25 MPH
Existing 30 MPH
Proposed 30 MPH
Existing 35 MPH
Proposed 35 MPH
Existing 45 MPH
Proposed 45 MPH
MEMORANDUM
David Schofield, Director of Public Works
dschofield@menomonie-wi.gov
715-232-2221 Ext.1020
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Exhibit B – Proposed Ordinance
ORDINANCE 2026-09 OF THE ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF MENOMONIE FOR 2026.
An ordinance amending Section 6-3-1 A. relating to Speed Limits on South Broadway Street, CTH
B, 650th Avenue, and 690th Avenue within the City of Menomonie.
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MENOMONIE DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 6-3-1 A. of the City Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as
follows:
A. Speed Limits Increased: Speed limits established by section 346.57(4), Wisconsin statutes, are
increased as hereinafter set forth upon the following streets or portions thereof:
Street MPH
650th AVENUE from the east line of CTH B to the easterly city limits 55
690th AVENUE from the east line of CTH B to the easterly city limits 55
BADGER DRIVE from Parkway Road to the easterly city limits 45
CTH B:
From the north line of IH94 to the north line of Badger Drive 35
From the north line of Eagle Point Road to the south line of 690th Avenue 55
DAIRYLAND ROAD from the east line of 13th Street to the easterly city limits 35
HIGHWAY 29:
From 3rd Street West to 0.05 mile west of CTH "P" 35
From 0.05 mile west of CTH "P" to 0.03 mile east of Midway Road 45
From 0.03 mile east of Midway Road to the west city limits 55
MIDWAY ROAD from Highway 29 West to the westerly city limits 35
NORTH BROADWAY:
From the north line of 1st Avenue West to the north line of Oak Avenue 35
From the north line of Oak Avenue to the north city limits 45
SOUTH BROADWAY:
From the south line of 17th Avenue to the south line of 24th Avenue 30
From the south line of 24th Avenue to the south line of 28th Avenue 35
From the south line of 28th Avenue to the southerly city limits 45
STOKKE PARKWAY from Highway 12/29 north to 3M Drive 45
STOUT ROAD:
From 14th Street to 850 feet west of Red Cedar Street 30
From 850 feet west of Red Cedar Street To 0.24 mile east of Red Cedar Street 45
From 0.24 mile east of Red Cedar Street to the east city limits 55
9TH STREET:
From the south line of 18th Avenue to the north line of 24th Avenue 30
From the north line of 24th Avenue to the southerly city limits 35
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect after publication on June 1, 2026.
INTRODUCED APPROVED THIS ________ DAY
FIRST READING OF _________________, 2026
SECOND READING
MAYOR, MATTHEW CROWE
PASSED
PUBLISHED SUBMITTED BY:
ATTEST
CITY CLERK, Catherine Martin ALDERPERSON
LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into by and between the City
of Menomonie, a Wisconsin municipal corporation (“Landlord”) and United Way St. Croix and
Red Cedar Valleys, Inc., a Wisconsin non-stock corporation (“Tenant”).
1. Premises and Use. Landlord, for and in consideration of the terms and conditions contained
in this Agreement, leases to Tenant the real estate consisting of approximately 612 square
feet of space located on the Garden Level in the east wing of the City Hall Center building
located at 800 Wilson Avenue, Menomonie, Wisconsin (the “ Premises”), as shown on
Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Tenant shall occupy
and use the Premises only for office use, and no other use without the prior written consent
of Landlord.
2. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be one (1) year, commencing May 1, 202 6, and
terminating April 30, 2027 (the “Term”). At the end of the Term this Agreement may be
renewed only upon the mutual written agreement of Landlord and Tenant.
3. Base Rent. Subject to the provisions in this Section 3, the initial rent of Tenant shall be the
CAM charge as provided in Section 4 of this Agreement. During the Term of this
Agreement, Landlord may charge a base rent in addition to the CAM charge upon giving
Tenant at least sixty (60) days’ written notice. The base rent shall be calculated by
multiplying a base rent to the 612 square feet of Suite 51 indicating an annual base rent to
be paid monthly. All rent payments shall be made in advance no later than the first (1st) day
of each and every month during the Term. Any base rent payment received by Landlord after
the fifth (5th) day of any month shall be subject to a $20 per day late payment charge.
4. Common Area Maintenance or CAM Charge . In addition to the base rent payable by
Tenant to Landlord under Section 3 above, if applicable, Tenant shall pay an annual
common area maintenance (CAM) charge of $4.75 per square foot of the space leased. The
annual CAM charge is $2,907.00 and shall be paid in monthly installments of $242.25 on
the first day of each month beginning May 1, 2026, and every first (1st) day of each month
thereafter during the Term. Any CAM payment received by Landlord after the fifth (5 th)
day of any month shall be subject to a $20.00 per day late payment charge. The CAM
charge shall be adjusted annually on March 1 based upon Landlord’s costs of operating the
real estate containing the Premises, for the calendar year preceding this Agreement’s
anniversary date. The CAM charge will be calculated annually, and Landlord will provide
Tenant with an analysis showing the CAM items and the calculation of the CAM charge
per square foot.
5. Tenant Expenses. Tenant shall be responsible for and shall pay all expenses relative to its
telephone and internet service. Tenant is responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of
its unit. Landlord shall be responsible for all other building expenses and main area
maintenance including cleaning of bathrooms, hallways and carpeting, elevator repair and
maintenance, parking lot maintenance and snow removal, sidewalk shoveling, rubbish
removal, etc. Any special services, such as specialized rubbish removal or paper shredding,
will be a cost of Tenant.
Landlord will provide Tenant two (2) keys to access their unit and the building. Additional
keys provided by Landlord will be a cost to Tenant.
6. Security Deposit. Tenant shall pay to Landlord a security deposit equal to one month’s
base rent plus CAM totaling $ 242.25 to be held by Landlord in a non -interest bearing
account. The security deposit shall be refunded to Tenant in the event the Premises are left
in the condition called for by this Agreement within twenty-one (21) days after termination
or expiration of this Agreement, which will be mailed to the address supplied by Tenant.
Landlord shall furnish Tenant with a written statement of conditions causing forfeiture of
all or part of Tenant’s security deposit within twenty -one (21) days after Tenant vacates
the Premises. Any damage caused by Tenant, normal wear and tear excepted, shall be
repaired by Landlord and the cost thereof deducted from said security deposit.
7. Tenant Covenants. Tenant covenants and agrees that during the Term and for such further
time as Tenant shall hold the Premises or any part thereof:
a. To pay the base rent and any other monies due on the days and in the manner
herein provided.
b. Not to suffer the interest of Landlord in the Premises at any time during said
Term, to become subject to any liens, charges or encumbrances whatsoever and
to indemnify and to keep indemnified Landlord against all such liens, charges
and encumbrances placed thereon by acts of Tenant.
c. Not to use the Premises in any manner contrary to, and to comply with, any and
all governmental regulation, rule, law or ordinance now or hereinafter in force.
d. To surrender, yield and to give up the Premises in a clean and reasonable
condition, ordinary wear and tear and damage by fire or other casualty
reimbursed by insurance to Landlord excepted, upon the termination of the
Agreement.
e. To maintain, repair or replace, and keep at its own expense, in good condition,
all of the Premises occupied by Tenant.
f. To obtain, manage and keep in force for the benefit of Tenant and Landlord
general public liability insurance against claims for personal injury, death or
property damage occurring on or about the Premises or areas adjacent thereto
in such amounts as is ordinary and customary for a commercial building similar
to the Premises, but not less than $1,000,000.00. To obtain, manage and keep
in force for the benefit of Tenant personal property insurance for property
damage to Tenant’s personal property occurring on or about the Premises or
areas adjacent thereto in such amounts as is ordinary and customary for such
personal property. Such insurance to be carried at Tenant’s own expense
naming Landlord as an additional insured and Tenant shall furnish to Landlord
proof of such coverage and provide for noncancellation without thirty (30) days
written notice to Landlord.
g. To obtain, maintain and keep in force insurance against damage to Tenant’s
inventory, equipment, machinery and leasehold improvements and other items
owned by Tenant for the benefit and in the name of Tenant in such amounts as
is ordinary and customary. All such insurance shall be at Tenant’s expense and
Tenant shall furnish to Landlord proof of such coverage to Landlord upon
request.
h. To accept the Premises “AS IS,” following an initial inspection prior to
occupancy, with no further representation or warranty of Landlord as to the
condition thereof.
i. With the exception of heat, electricity, water and sewer as provided in Section
8.b. below, to be responsible for furnishing and paying for all utilities and
services desired by Tenant, including, without limitation, phone and internet
service.
j. To pay any and all taxes and assessments upon the property of Tenant used in
the operation of the Premises or in connection with Tenant’s business conducted
on the Premises.
k. To abide by the Parking Rules for Tenants and the Rules and Regulations
provided by Landlord to Tenant which Tenant acknowledges receipt of,
Landlord has the right to modify the Rules and Regulations as it deems
necessary and shall provide Tenant a copy of the Rules and Regulations if
modified by Landlord.
8. Landlord Covenants. Landlord covenants and agrees that during the Term and for such
further time as Tenant shall hold the Premises or any part thereof:
a. Tenant may peacefully and quietly have, hold, occupy, and enjoy the Premises
free from any disturbance by Landlord or any party lawfully claiming authority
through Landlord. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Landlord or its agents may
examine the Premises at any reasonable time.
b. To provide heat, electricity, water and sewer, Tenant’s cost of which is included
in the CAM charge.
c. To maintain and keep in force fire and extended coverage, vandalism, malicious
mischief, and other casualty insurance to the extent of the fair market value of
the Premises. All such insurance shall be at Landlord’s sole expense.
d. In the event Landlord shall fail to make payments on any mortgages or other
payments with respect to the Premises which Landlord is required to pay,
Tenant may, but shall not be required to, make such mortgage or such other
payments, or do such acts or things as may be necessary to keep the mortgages
on the Premises from being in default, and may deduct such payments from the
next ensuing rentals due under this Agreement, together with interest thereon at
five percent (5%).
e. To maintain, repair or replace at its own expense, all of the Premises, including,
without limitation, pipes, heating and air conditioning system, electrical system,
plumbing system, roof, electrical, fixtures and all other appliances and
appurtenances belonging thereto and all equipment used in connection with the
Premises, exterior of the Premises including parking area, sidewalks and all
snow removal associated therewith. Such maintenance and repair to be made
promptly as and when necessary and in a quality and class at least equal to the
condition of the Premises upon commencement of this Agreement.
f. Landlord will provide signage on exterior monument sign(s) and interior
directory signs at Landlord’s expense. Tenant at Tenant’s expense can
provide a unit door sign or wall sign and/or lobby hanging ceiling sign subject
to Landlord’s approval of design, size, color, shape. No other signage is
permitted.
9. Alterations and Trade Fixtures. Tenant may make structural, cosmetic, and nonstructural
alterations and improvements to the Premises only with prior written consent of Landlord
and at the sole expense of Tenant.
Trade fixtures and equipment owned by or installed at the cost of Tenant shall remain
personal property of Tenant and shall not be deemed to become part of the Premises. Tenant
shall have the right to remove such trade fixtures and equipment subject to rep air to and
restoration of the Premises caused by such removal by Tenant.
10. Waiver of Liability--Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement.
a. Other than as a result of the negligence of Landlord, or as a result of Landlord’s
breach of the terms and conditions of this Agreement:
i. Landlord shall not be responsible to Tenant for damage to the
Premises or property or business of Tenant, and Tenant shall not
have a cause of action nor a right of action to collect for the same
against Landlord.
ii. Tenant does hereby waive any and all right of recovery against
Landlord and Landlord’s agents for loss occurring to the Premises,
Tenant’s property or business.
iii. Tenant shall indemnify and save Landlord free and harmless from
any and all claims for injury and damages to persons or property, all
costs and expenses, causes of action, suits, claims, demands or
judgments of any nature arising from Tenant’s use, misuse or
occupancy of the Premises or arising from any breach by Tenant of
any covenant or obligation made and to be performed by it under the
terms of this Agreement.
11. Destruction; Condemnation.
a. Destruction of Premises. In the event the Premises are totally destroyed by fire
or other casualties, Landlord or Tenant, within thirty (30) days of such
destruction, may, at their option, terminate this Agreement. If neither party
elects to terminate this Agreement, Landlord shall rebuild the building situated
on said Premises and the rent shall abate between the time of such destruction
and the time the building is rebuilt, and said Premises are ready for occupancy.
In the event of a partial destruction of said premises by fire or other casualty,
Landlord may, at its option, terminate this Agreement or rebuild and repair said
Premises, and in such case the rent shall proportionately abate during the time
between such partial destruction and repair or rebuilding thereof, provided that
in the event aforesaid, the options allowed to Landlord shall be exercised within
ten (10) days after the event giving rise thereto. In the event Landlord
determines to repair or rebuild the same after partial destruction, the same must
be completed within thirty (30) days of the destruction or Tenant may terminate
this Agreement at its option. Partial destruction shall take place in the event the
transaction of Tenant’s business upon the demised premises is materially
impaired immediately following the destruction or damage by fire or other
casualty and during that period that repairs and replacements are being made.
b. Condemnation of Premises. In the event of condemnation, each party may seek,
at their own expense, such awards and rights they deem appropriate subject to
the following:
i. Partial condemnation: In the event there is sufficient land and
improvements after such condemnation to continue the business of
Tenant, the proceeds of any such award shall be first applied to
restore/modify the Premises to the extent necessary to continu e the
conduct of the business. The rent under this Agreement shall be
appropriately adjusted to reflect the reduction of leasehold interest
lost by Tenant. In the event Landlord and Tenant cannot agree on
such reduction, it shall be determined by binding arbitration; said
arbitrator to be appointed by any Circuit Judge for the Circuit Court
for Dunn County, Wisconsin upon application by either party.
ii. Total condemnation: In the event of total loss by condemnation, this
Agreement shall terminate.
12. Sublet or Assign.
a. Tenant shall have no right to sublet or assign this Agreement, expressed or
implied, without written consent of Landlord.
b. Landlord shall have the right to sell or convey the Premises or to assign its
rights, title and interest as Landlord under this Agreement in whole or in part,
however, the sale, conveyance or assignment shall be subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement. In the event of any such sale or assignment other
than a security assignment, Landlord shall be relieved, from and after the date
of such transfer or conveyance, of liability for the performance of any obligation
of Landlord contained herein, except for obligations or liabilities accrued prior
to such assignment or transfer.
13. Default; Remedies.
a. Events of Default. Any of the following shall be considered a default under the term
of this Agreement:
i. Tenant fails to make payment of any amount due by the terms of this
Agreement within ten (10) days after the due date thereof;
ii. Tenant fails to keep and perform any of the covenants, agreements,
stipulations or conditions herein contained to be by it kept and performed
and such failure continues for fifteen (15) days after written notice of such
failure from Landlord to Tenant;
iii. Tenant shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors;
iv. A voluntary or involuntary petition is filed by or against Tenant under any
law for the purpose of adjudication of Tenant as bankrupt, or for the
extension of the time payment, composition, arrangement, adjustment,
modification, settlement or satisfaction of the liabilities of Tenant, or for the
reorganization of Tenant under the Bankruptcy Act of the United States or
any future law of the United States having the same general purpose; or
v. A receiver is appointed for Tenant by reason and insolvency of Tenant; and
such adjudication, order, judgment, decree, custody, or supervision has not
been vacated or set aside or otherwise terminated or permanently stayed
within sixty (60) days after the date of entry or beginning thereof.
The occurrence of any event described in Section 13.a., shall be a breach of
this Agreement and considered an “Event of Default.”
b. Remedies upon Default . Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, Landlord
may, at its option, at any time thereafter give written notice to Tenant specifying
such Event of Default and stating that this Agreement shall expire and terminate on
the date specified in such notice, provided such date be no later than thirty (30) days
from the issuance of said written notice. If Tenant fails to cure such Event of
Default by such date, Landlord may terminate this Agreement by written notice to
Tenant, and may thereafter have all remedies available in law or in equity, subject
to Landlord’s obligation to mitigate its damages. If within one year from the giving
of any such Event of Default, Tenant commits the same Event of Default, including
for failure to make payment of any amount due by the terms of this Agreement,
Landlord may terminate this Agreement if Landlord gives Tenant notice to vacate
on or before a date at least fourteen (14) days after the giving of the notice.
c. Cumulative Rights . No right or remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to
Landlord is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy herein or by law
provided, but each shall be cumulative and in addition to every other right or
remedy given herein or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute.
d. Rent Acceleration. If this Agreement shall terminate as provided in this Section 13
before expiration of the Term, or if Tenant is dispossessed or removed therefrom
by summary proceedings or otherwise, then Landlord may, at its option, declare all
rents remaining payable during the then existing Term to be immediately due and
payable, subject to Landlord’s obligation to mitigate any damages caused by such
termination, dispossession, or removal.
14. Notice. Any notice, demand, request or other instrument which may be or is required to be
given under this Agreement shall be delivered in person or sent by certified mail and shall
be addressed to the party at the address noted under the signature to this Agreeme nt or to
such other address as may be, from time to time, designated by written notice.
15. Binding Effect. All the covenants, conditions and obligations herein contained shall be
binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective successors and assigns of the parties
hereto to the same extent as if each successor and assign were in each case named as a
party to this Agreement. This Agreement may not be changed, modified or discharged
except by writing signed by both parties.
16. Waiver. No waiver of any default by Tenant hereunder shall be implied from any omission
by Landlord to take any action on account of such default if such default persists or is
repeated and no express waiver shall impact any default other than the default specified in
the express waiver, and then only for the time and the extent therein stated. One or more
waivers of any covenant, term or condition of this Agreement by Landlord shall not be
construed as a waiver of a subsequent breach of the same covenant, term, or condition.
17. Separability. Each and every covenant and agreement contained in this Agreement shall
for all purposes be construed to be a separate and independent covenant and agreement.
The breach of any covenant or agreement contained herein by either party shall in no way
or manner discharge or relieve the other party from its obligation to perform each and every
covenant and agreement herein.
18. Headings and Terms. The headings to the various sections of this Agreement have been
inserted for convenient reference and shall not in any manner be construed as modifying,
amending or affecting in any way the express terms and provisions hereof. The term
“person” when used in this Agreement, shall mean the appropriate individual, corporation,
partnership, firm, trust, joint venture, business association, syndicate, combination
organization or any other person or entity as sense required.
19. Construction of Agreement. Words of any gender used in this Agreement shall be held to
include any other gender, and words in the singular number shall be held to include the
plural, when the sense requires. Wherever used herein, the words “Landlord” and “Tenant”
shall be deemed to include the heirs, personal representatives, successors, sub -tenant and
assigns of said parties, unless the context excludes such construction.
20. Governing Law . This Agreement shall be governed and construed under the laws of
Wisconsin where the Premises is located and any action commenced to enforce this
Agreement shall be heard in the Dunn County Circuit Court.
21. Attorneys’ Fees and Costs. In the event of any action at law or in equity between the parties
to enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement, any unsuccessful or defaulting party to
such litigation shall pay to the prevailing or non -defaulting party all costs and expenses,
including reasonable attorneys’ fees (including costs and expenses incurred in connection
with all appeals and in any bankruptcy or similar proceedings) incurred by the prevailing
or non-defaulting party, and these costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees may be included in
and as part of the judgment.
22. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, and any other instruments or agreements referred to
herein, constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter
hereof, and there are no other representations, warranties or agreements except as herein
provided.
[signature page to follow]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereby execute this Lease Agreement on the date(s) set
forth below (the latest of which shall be the “Effective Date” of this Agreement).
LANDLORD:
CITY OF MENOMONIE
Dated: By:
Name: Eric Atkinson
Title: City Administrator
Address: 800 Wilson Avenue
Menomonie, WI 54751
TENANT:
UNITED WAY ST. CROIX AND
RED CEDAR VALLEYS, INC.
Dated: By:
Name: Randy Morrissette II
Title: Executive Director
Address: 800 Wilson Ave Suite 51
Menomonie, WI 54751
EXHIBIT A
Map of Premises
David Schofield <dschofield@menomonie-wi.gov>
City Planning Committee
1 message
Rebecca Thacker <reb.thacker@gmail.com> Thu, Apr 23, 2026 at 2:53
PM
To: David Schofield <dschofield@menomonie-wi.gov>
Hello,
I wanted to introduce myself:
My name is a Rebecca Thacker . 10 years ago my husband & I moved to town.
Since then we've bought a house, made friends, had 2 young children,
convinced my sister & parents to join us, & gone on many trips near & far . I
have too many hobbies for a brief bio, but the ones I love doing in town most
are biking on the Red Cedar Trail, nordic skiing at Hof fman Hills & canoeing on
Lake Menomin.
I'm looking forward to serving on the Menomonie planning committee and I
hope to make a positive impact in our community .
Best,
Rebecca Thacker
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I am pleased to present the 2025 Menomonie Fire Department Annual Report, which
was prepared by our Executive Assistant, Nicole Watkins. It was a challenging year, but
our members met it head-on and continued to provide the very best in public safety to
the nearly 30,000 residents we serve. I am extremely proud of our members and the
work they do around the clock in some of the most challenging conditions possible.
Their dedication to the community and each other is second to none, and I’m very
grateful to be a part of this department.
Acting on recommendations from a 2024 staffing study, the city council approved
three additional firefighter/paramedic positions in November 2025. The additional
personnel increased daily staffing levels to 10, allowing for much improved response
capability from both fire stations. We will continue to work with the city council and
administration to achieve the recommended staffing levels presented in the 2024
report.
We are extremely grateful for the incredible support we receive from our community,
the Police and Fire Commission, City Council, City Administration, and staff. We strive
to provide the best public safety services possible to maintain your trust and ensure a
safe community for all.
Thank you,
Denny Klass, Chief
Menomonie Fire Department
MFD Personnel
MFD Personnel
MFD Personnel
Scene Incident Zone Number of Runs Percent of Total Runs
City Ward-11 517 18.61%
City Ward 1 365 13.14%
City Ward 2 355 12.78%
City Ward-10 205 7.38%
Menomonie Township 175 6.30%
City Ward 8 150 5.40%
City Ward 4 142 5.11%
City Ward 9 112 4.03%
City Ward 6 104 3.74%
Red Cedar Township 96 3.46%
Tainter Township 82 2.95%
Out of Jurisdiction 81 2.92%
City Ward 7 75 2.70%
City Ward 3 65 2.34%
City Ward 5 62 2.23%
Dunn Township 54 1.94%
Village of Knapp 46 1.66%
Lucas Township 39 1.40%
Sherman Township 26 0.94%
Spring Brook Township 26 0.94%
Weston Township 1 0.04%
Total: 2,778 Total: 100.00%
EMS Call Volume
Basic Incident Zone/District
Number (FD1.32)
Number of Runs Percent of Total Runs
City Ward 2 118 13.18%
City Ward 1 114 12.74%
City Ward-11 83 9.27%
City Ward 3 82 9.16%
City Ward-10 76 8.49%
Menomonie Township 49 5.47%
City Ward 7 41 4.58%
Red Cedar Township 41 4.58%
Tainter Township 34 3.80%
City Ward 4 32 3.58%
City Ward 8 31 3.46%
City Ward 9 31 3.46%
City Ward 6 30 3.35%
Out of Jurisdiction 28 3.13%
Lucas Township 26 2.91%
City Ward 5 25 2.79%
Dunn Township 21 2.35%
Sherman Township 13 1.45%
Spring Brook Township 10 1.12%
Village of Knapp 8 0.89%
1 0.11%
Weston Township 1 0.11%
Total: 895 Total: 100.00%
Fire Call Volume
Emergency Operations
In 2025 MFD responded to 3,637 emergency calls vs 3,553 in 2024.
An approximate 3.5% increase.
Increased staffing levels and being able to provide interfacility transports
to hospitals attributed to increase.
3 additional personnel were hired - one additional member to each of the
three shifts. First staffing increase since 2000.
MFD responded to 30 building fires, 17 cooking fire, 19 grass/forest fires,
and 65 motor vehicle crashes. This is in addition to all the special rescue,
water rescues, vehicles fires, natural gas leaks and other calls for service
during the year.
Downsville House Fire
Rollover in the City
Emergency Operations
County Q Rollover
I-94 Car Accident
City Vehicle Crash
Rural Brush Fire
Incident Type Category (FD1.21): 1 - Fire
100 - Fire, other 2 0.22%
1001 - Spot Fire 1 0.11%
111 - Building fire 30 3.36%
112 - Fires in structure
other than in a building 2 0.22%
113 - Cooking fire,
confined to container 17 1.90%
116 - Fuel burner/boiler
malfunction, fire confined 1 0.11%
118 - Trash or rubbish fire,
contained 2 0.22%
130 - Mobile property
(vehicle) fire, other 2 0.22%
131 - Passenger vehicle
fire 14 1.57%
132 - Road freight or
transport vehicle fire 9 1.01%
138 - Off-road vehicle or
heavy equipment fire 2 0.22%
140 - Natural vegetation
fire, other 2 0.22%
141 - Forest, woods or
wildland fire 5 0.56%
142 - Brush or brush-and-
grass mixture fire 8 0.89%
143 - Grass fire 6 0.67%
151 - Outside rubbish,
trash or waste fire 1 0.11%
154 - Dumpster or other
outside trash receptacle 2 0.22%
Emergency Operations
Incident Type Category (FD1.21): 3 - Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incident
311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 292 32.66%
322 - Motor vehicle accident with
injuries 45 5.03%
323 - Motor vehicle/pedestrian
accident (MV Ped) 3 0.34%
324 - Motor vehicle accident with no
injuries. 20 2.24%
340 - Search for lost person, other 1 0.11%
341 - Search for person on land 4 0.45%
342 - Search for person in water 1 0.11%
350 - Extrication, rescue, other 2 0.22%
353 - Removal of victim(s) from
stalled elevator 6 0.67%
360 - Water & ice-related rescue,
other 2 0.22%
381 - Rescue or EMS standby 3 0.34%
Emergency Operations
Incident Type Category (FD1.21): 4 - Hazardous Condition (No Fire)
400 - Hazardous condition, other 2 0.22%
410 - Combustible/flammable
gas/liquid condition, other 1 0.11%
411 - Gasoline or other flammable
liquid spill 3 0.34%
412 - Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 26 2.91%
421 - Chemical hazard (no spill or
leak) 1 0.11%
424 - Carbon monoxide incident 17 1.90%
440 - Electrical wiring/equipment
problem, other 2 0.22%
442 - Overheated motor 3 0.34%
444 - Power line down 10 1.12%
445 - Arcing, shorted electrical
equipment 2 0.22%
Emergency Operations
Battalion Chief Andy Benrud
Emergency Medical Services
In 2025 Menomonie Fire Department ambulances responded to 2,779 EMS
calls.
MFD holds the highest service level licensure available - a Paramedic
Service with a Critical Care Endorsement.
Our members are cross-trained in both Fire and EMS, with the majority
holding licensure as Critical Care Paramedics, ensuring our community
receives an exceptional level of care on every call.
A significant milestone in 2025 was the addition of a fourth ambulance to
our fleet, expanding our capacity to serve the City of Menomonie and
mulitple surrounding townships simultaneously.
This growth reflects the increasing demand for emergency medical
services in our community and the commitment to maintain responsive,
reliable coverage around the clock.
The department received additional equipment through DHS FAP funding,
including LUCAS CPR machines, airway cameras, and power stair chairs
which are equipped across all ambulances. These investments ensure our
crews have the most effective tools available to deliver the highest standard
of care in the field.
Beyond local response we continue to support neighboring communities
by providing paramedic intercepts when outlying agencies encounter
critically ill or injured patients require advanced care.
Crews also regularly conduct hospital-to-hospital transports; moving
patients to higher-level facilities equipped to handle specialized cardiac,
trauma and intensive care needs.
Battalion Chief Adam Mucks
Emergency Medical Services
EMS crew transfers care to a flight crew after intubating a patient
Emergency Medical Services
New EMS Medical Director
In 2025 we welcomed a new EMS Medical Director. Introducing Dr. Drew
Ferguson, who is an Emergency Department and EMS Physician with Mayo Clinic
Health System. Dr. Ferguson provides regular trainings, call review, as well as
protocol and licensure oversite.
Dr. Ferguson attended medical school at St. George’s University and completed an
Emergency Medicine Fellowship through Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Prior to his
path to becoming a physician, Dr. Ferguson worked as a firefighter and paramedic
in Levy County Florida. Dr. Ferguson’s prehospital experience makes him
excellent at relating the experiences our EMS providers are facing on a day-to-day
basis.
Battalion Chief Adam Mucks
Public Education &Social Media
The Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Division is responsible for
identifying hazards and threats in the community. The threats are
prioritized from most critical to least critical. Then education and training
are implemented to prevent these identified hazards from happening.
The Public Education sector aims to perform necessary training that our
community needs. This training and education can come from various
forms - school visits, training with civic groups and through the use of
social media.
During Fire Prevention Week MFD conducted visits to all our local
elementary schools. This allowed for MFD staff to interact with younger
community members to teach the basics of fire safety. Also children have
the chance to see firefighters as regular people there to help. As well as
become familiar with the gear they wear and tools they use in the event of
an emergency so they won’t be frightened when attempting to help them.
Our annual open house was held at the North Station and this year’s theme
was “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium Batteries in Your Home” Lithium
batteries have emerged as a common cause of fires, so to help prevent
these fires from occuring, battery safety and training in their proper use
was the focus. The event was well attended and the kids had the
opportunity to create fire escape plans, meet Sparky, spray a fire hose, use
an extinguisher and take a stroll through our brand-new inflatable fire
safety house.
The “Stop the Bleed” program also continues to be a mainstay of this
department. Each semester at the Menomonie High School freshman
students are taught bleeding control tactics during their health classes.
Hundreds of students are instructed on how to utilize the bleeding kits in
their schools and are actually able to practice with the items to gain hands-
on experience.
Captain Matt Poliak
Public Education
MFD and MHS also collaborated on the annual “Mock Crash”
demonstration, which gives the students an inside look at the real world
effects of drinking and driving.
The CRR Division also utilizes solcial media to distribute community safety
information. MFD’s Facebook page now has over 8,000 followers and
gains notable traction when making posts. In addition to safety content,
training photos are published so the public can be aware of what is
happening with the department and at the stations.
Captain Matt Poliak
Public Education
Inspections
Menomonie Fire Department performs fire prevention inspections on all
educational, commercial, industrial manufacturing and multi-unit
buildings in our response area.
Inspections are performed in the City of Menomonie, Villages of Knapp and
Downsville and Towns of Tainter, Spring Brook, Red Cedar, Lucas, Dunn,
Sherman and Weston.
Inspections happen at least once a year while some happen twice a year.
The fire department also assists with business’s that needed or wanted
inspections more often.
Captain Brady Bleskacek
Inspections
Captain Brady Bleskacek
Other - 467
Spaces Around
Electrical Equipment
or Panels - 51
Junction Boxes
Covered - 59
Fire Extinguisher Annual
Maintenance - 152
Emergency Lighting
Working - 105
Alarm System Annual
Service - 90
Building Safe - 87
Extension Cords not Being
Used as Permanent Wiring -
83Exit Signs
Working - 79
Total Violations Found
Total 1,173
Fleet Resources
Menomonie Fire Department took delivery of a new ambulance in
February. Medic 1 was built by Life Line Emergency Vehicles of Summer,
Iowa. After the mounting of equipment was complete, the new ambulance
was placed into service in Late March. Now the fire department has two
ambulances staffed and two more that are cross-staffed providing
essential paramedic services
As with the last ambulance that was purchased, the department dealt with
supplychain issues. This pushed the truck out a couple of years for the
ambulance to be completed. Most manufacturers have been dealing with
this and there is still a 2-3 year wait on my new emergency vehicle being
built.
Battalion Chief Larry Zais
Fleet Resources
The Fire Department also added Unit 2 to the fleet. It’s a 2026 Chevrolet
Silverado 3500. It was purchased from Keyes Chevy Town in Menomonie.
Unit 2 is used as a command/utility vehicle out of Station 2. One of it’s
primary responsibilities is to tow the Dunn County Haz Mat trailer.
The old Unit 2 (2014 Ford F250) was moved to Unit 3. Chief Klass drives this
truck on a daily basis for fire department business.
Battalion Chief Larry Zais
Fleet Resources
Our department strives to maintain our apparatus to meet DOT and NFPA
standards. Several local businesses perform the repairs along with some
other companies that are a couple hours away.
The department maintains a fleet of 12 fire apparatus, 4 ambulances. 3
trailers, 2 boats and 1 UTV.
Average age of the City’s Fire Apparatus is 6.6 years old.
Average age of the City’s Ambulances is 4.25 years old.
Average age of the Rurals Fire Apparatus is 19.8 years old.
Annually the department conducts hose testing in May and ladder testing
in September. The department currently has over 15,900 feet of hose and
20 ladders.
Battalion Chief Larry Zais
Vehicle Information
BODY CHASSIS
VEHICLE YEAR FOB# TYPE MFG VIN MODEL
Unit 1 2021 92 Chief Ford 1FTFW1E82MKE67525 F150
Unit 2 2026 74 Chief Chevy 1GC4KSE76TF105558 3500
Unit 3 2014 93 Chief Ford 1FT7W2B60EEB27545 F250
Ladder 4 2010 83 Ladder Pierce 4P1CA01H4AA010886 Arrow XT
Engine 1 2022 80 Engine Pierce 4P1BAAFF6MA023832 Impel
Engine 2 1999 82 Engine Custom 1FV6JLCB0YHF52124 Freightliner
Engine 3 2003 81 Engine Custom 1HTMKADR73H592144 International
Tender 2 1997 86 Tender Stnless &
Repair 1FDZS86E4VVA27758 Ford
Tender 1 2023 85 Tender Stnless &
Repair 3HAEKTAT7RL456695 International
Brush 2 2000 88 Brush Ford 1FDWF37F6YED98670 Ford
Brush 1 1989 87 Brush Chevy 1GCGK34N9KE200607 Chevy
B5 Trailer 2009 Flatbed 5HBTU16X91014527 Trinity
Brush 5 2009 UTV Ranger 4XARF68AX94736737 Polaris
Squad 1 2019 84 Rescue Marion 4S7CT2D93KC086509 Spartan
Jet Boat 2002 Boat Sea Ark S0M24383J102 1652-P
Boat 1995 Boat Pro 167 SC ZZA81087L495 Princecraft
Medic 1 2023 95 Ambulanc
e
Lifeline 1FDUF4HT1PDA13070 Ford
Medic 2 2023 91 Ambulanc
e
Lifeline 1FDUF4HT5PDA20510 Ford
Medic 3 2019 89 Ambulanc
e
Lifeline 1FDUF4HT1KDA05298 Ford
Medic 4 2015 90 Ambulanc
e
Lifeline 1FDUF4HT1FED31182 Ford
HM Trailer 2021 Cargo Interstate 1UK500L24M1102982
Rescue
Trailer 2012 Utility Interstate 1UK500H24C1074463
Training
The Menomonie Fire Department remains committed to continuous
training and professional growth. This ensures our crews are always
prepared for the wide range of emergencies our diverse service area
demands.
Our Firefighter Medics are among the most versitlie in the region - cross-
trained across fire suppression, pumper and aerial apparatus operations,
technical rescue, hazardous materials response, wildland firefighting,
active shooter response, advanced life support emergency medical
services, and critical care hospital-to-hospital transports.
A significant portion of the year’s training hours were dedicated to
onboarding and developing new employees. Bringing new members up to
the department’s standards requires a substantial investment of time and
expertise from our experienced personnel.
Full-time members train continuously between emergency responses.
While our Paid-on Call firefighters - all state-certified - join the team for
structured training sessions twice a month.
One of the more valuable training opportunities of 2025 came through the
aquisition of two residential structures slated for demolition at the site of
the new Culver’s restaurant in Menomonie. These aquired houses gave our
crews the opportunity to conduct hands-on firefighting training;
practicing interior attach and search and rescue techniques.
MFD members also took advantage of numerous external training
opportunities by representing the department at events including the
Wisconsin EMS Association (WEMSA) Conference, the Wisconsin State Fire
Inspectors Conference, the Wisconsin Association of Hazmat Responsers
(WAHMR) Conference and various training events through Wisconsin Task
Force 1. Members also completed Critical Care Transport Class.
Battalion Chief Adam Mucks
Training
Fire Extinguisher and Foam Testing
Training
Rope Rescue Training
Site Tour at Cedar Falls Dam
Construction Project
Training
HazMat Response Training at ConAgra
Wildland Fire Trainingg
Training
Grain Bin Rescue Training
EMS Supplies
Due to increased EMS call volume, MFD elected to retain the older
ambulance after aquiring the new Medic 1 and named it Medic 4. This
ambulance operates out of Station 2.
To assist with moving patients from their homes, MFD purchased 4 new
battery operated stair chairs to help prevent personnel injuries during
patient movement.
Captain Josh Romsos
Facilities Management
MFD personnel completed numberous building projects and general
building maintenance throughout the year. This helps to reduce costs.
Many of the repairs to Station 1 are due to the building being constructed
in the 1970's. Numerous items at the downtown station are in need of
repair or replacement due to the age of the facility.
The City of Menomonie completed a staffing study to identify the
staffing/facility needs for the future of the department. This potentially
includes adding additional locations or renovating the downtown station.
Sink Installed at Station 1
Climate Control Installed for Radio Equipment
at Satation 1
Battalion Chief Andy Benrud
Paid-on Call
Our Paid-on Call is currently staffed with 16 personnel. In 2025 we hired 3
of our POC members to become full-time firefighter medics.
We hope to get our Paid-on Call roster back up to 20 members. They work
normal jobs and then when available they respond to calls in their
personal vehicles.
Twice a month the Paid-on Call members meet for training to keep their
skill level up. Our department greatly appreciates their service and
dedication.
Battalion Chief Larry Zais
Hazardous Materials
MFD is a State Type III HazMat team and a County Level B team, and
contracts providing hazmat coverage for both Dunn and Pepin counties.
In 2025 there weren’t many notable hazmat calls but we must always be
ready and continue to train for these low frequency, high risk calls.
One of the training opportunities MFD had this past year was a meters
review class. Todd Daanen, a hazmat insructor and former hazmat
coordinator for Appleton Fire came to Station 2 and put on an all-day class
reviewing and refreshing our staff on the different types of meters we have
and their uses.
Hazardous Materials
The department also completed a mock ammonia release at ConAgra
Foods. Crews were able to work together with facility staff to mitigate a
leaking supply pipe within the warehouse. MFD staff and ConAgra staff
were able to put on Level A suits and perform various exercises simulating
the grueling tasks that often present themselves at hazmat incidents.
Captain Matt Poliak
C o n t a c t U s
7 1 5 - 2 3 2 - 2 4 1 4
N o n - E m e r g e n c y
m f d @ m e n o m o n i e - w i . g o v
S t a t i o n # 1 - 1 1 6 M a i n W . M a i n S t r e e t
S t a t i o n # 2 - 2 4 1 7 W i l s o n S t N E
M e n o m o n i e , W I 5 4 7 5 1
Menomonie Fire Department
2026 Claims Description Total Invoice Amt Overdrawn
WOODLEY CO INC WATER UTILITY - TRANSPORTATION EXP. VEH MAINT $159.95 $16.90
Total $159.95 $16.90
Parking Utility Claims 2026 Description Total Invoice
CLANCY SYSTEMS INTERNATIONALPARKING FUND - OPER SUP & EXP $350.00 $350.00
IPS GROUP INC PARKING FUND - COMPUTER/SOFTWARE EXPENSE $40.00 $40.00
NORTHTOWN FORD MERCURY INCPARKING FUND - OPER SUP & EXP $66.08 $66.08
Total $456.08 $456.08
DATE LIST PROVIDED:
**REVISED - DATE:
MAY 4TH, 2026 COUNCIL CLAIMS
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
CITY OF MENOMONIE COUNCIL MEETING
LICENSES – May 4, 2026
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, 746 190
th 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
Source: City of Menomonie website. First collected Oct 8, 2026.