4-21-26 City Council Organizational Meeting Packet

CITY OF MENOMONIE COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING AGENDA Menomonie City Hall 800 Wilson Avenue 1st Floor, City Council Chambers 7:00 pm TUESDAY – April 21, 2026 Page 1 of 2 Pledge of Allegiance 1. Roll Call. 2. Public Comments (agenda items only). 3. New Business: a) Introduction of New Alderpersons – discussion only (no action). b) Election of Council President (City Code 1 -6-1-D) by Council action – discussion and possible action. c) Appointment of Council representatives to boards and commissions – discussion and possible action: i) Plan Commission (City Code 2-2): (1) Two Alderpersons by Mayoral Appointment, subject to Council confirmation. (2) Presiding Officer (amongst the previously appointed members), by Mayoral Appointment, not subject to Council confirmation. ii) Board of Review (City Code 2-1-2), Two Alderpersons by Council action. iii) Recreation Advisory Board (City Code 2-5), One Alderperson by Mayoral Appointment subject to Council confirmation. iv) Community Development Commission (City Code 2-1-1-A), One Alderperson by Council action. v) Redevelopment Authority (City Code 2-1-1-B), One Alderperson by Mayoral Appointment , subject to Council confirmation (supermajority required). vi) Historic Preservation Commission ( City Code 2 -8), One Alderperson by Council action. vii) Library Board ( City Code 2 -4), One Alderperson by Council action. viii) Mabel Tainter Board, One Alderperson by Council action. ix) Dunn County Economic Development Corporation, One Alderperson by Council action. Page 2 of 2 x) Tourism Commission ( City Code 2 -1-1-E), One Alderperson by Council action. xi) Urban Forestry Board ( City Code 2 -9), One Alderperson by Council action. xii) Business Improvement District (d/b/a Downtown Menomonie) ad-hoc member, One Alderperson by Council action. xiii) Stout Technology Park Board ad hoc member s, Two Alderpersons by Council action. xiv) Sister City Commission (City Code 2-1-1-F), One Alderperson by Council action. xv) Dunn County Transit Committee, One Alderperson by Council action. xvi) Evergreen Cemetery Board ad-hoc member, One Alderperson by Council action. d) Appointment of City Attorneys – discussion and possible action. e) Appointment of Weed Commissioner – discussion and possible action. f) Appointment of Health Officer – discussion and possible action. g) Designation of Official Newspaper – discussion and possible action. h) Council Handbook – discussion only (no action). 4. Mayor’s Report. 5. Communications and Miscellaneous Business. 6. Adjourn. “PUBLIC ACCESS” NOTE: Members of the public may view City Council meetings via Zoom Teleconference / Video Conference or over the internet by going to https://zoom.us/join (URL for Zoom meeting), or by calling 1 312 626 6799. The Access Code for the meeting is 856 4882 0791. Please note this is for viewing purposes ONLY . If you wish to participate, you must appear in person at the meeting. NOTE: Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities. For additional information or to request the service, contact the City Clerk or the City Administrator at 715-232-2221. New Previous COUNCIL PRESIDENT Solberg New Previous PLAN COMMISSION Luther / Gentz BOARD OF REVIEW Sommerfeld / Crowe RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Erdman COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Erdman REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Schwebs HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Erdman LIBRARY BOARD VACANT MABEL TAINTER BOARD Pickard DUNN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEV. CORP. Crowe TOURISM COMMISSION Crowe URBAN FORESTRY BOARD Schwebs BID DISTRICT (DOWNTOWN MENOMONIE) Crowe STOUT TECHNOLOGY PARK BOARD Schwebs / Pickard SISTER CITY COMMISSION Yonko DUNN COUNTY TRANSIT Yonko EVERGREEN CEMETERY BOARD Solberg New Current CITY ATTORNEYS Weld Riley / Doar, Drill & Skow WEED COMMISSIONER Megen Hines HEALTH OFFICER Eric Atkinson OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER Colfax Messenger COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS / DESIGNATIONS 2026-2027 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS APRIL 21, 2026 TO APRIL 20, 2027 COUNCIL MEMBER REPRESENTATIVES TO COMMITTEES & BOARDS COUNCIL PRESIDENT Expires Dan Johnson 2027 June Chair Randy Sommerfeld 2027 June Kerry McCauley 2028 June Earl Wildenberg 2029 June Steven Lee 2029 June Expires Mayor 2026 April City Clerk City Administrator Randy Sommerfeld (Council Member) 2026 April Matthew Crowe (Council Member) 2026 April Kyle Behrens 2026 April John Sobota 2026 April Expires Bob Schultz 2026 April Steve Lindberg 2026 April Dennis Kropp 2027 April Richard Martinson 2027 April Chair Larry Feiler 2028 April Randy Eide 2028 April Alternate #1 VACANT April Alternate #2 CITY OF MENOMONIE BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Responsible for viewing and certifying assessment roll. Board must convene within a thirty day period on or after the second Monday of May and may adjourn to later dates. Board also hears appeals of property assessments and may order changes in assessments if evidence submitted shows assessor's valuation is wrong. Decisions may be appealed only to Circuit Court. Citizen members are appointed annually by the Mayor with Council confirmation. BOARD OF REVIEW (Annual) BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (3 YR TERM) Term of Office Term of Office Established June 6, 1988. Meetings held the third Tuesday of the month. Composed of (5) five citizen members appointed by the Mayor with Council confirmation for six year terms. Responsible for hearing appeals on enforcement of Zoning Ordinances, granting special permits for certain specified uses and granting variances from certain requirements of the ordinances. Decisions of the Board can only be appealed to Circuit Court. Appointed in April by the Mayor with Council confirmation. Three year term. AIRPORT COMMISSION (6 YR TERM) Executive Director Becca Schoenborn Expires Matthew Crowe - ad-hoc council member 2026 April Bethany Hedlund - non voting Wade Lambrightsen - Vintage Sign Shop 2026 December Michael Huggins - non voting Ann Vogl - Dragon Tale Books 2026 December Treasurer Jeremiah Gerdin - Hygge Properties 2026 December Hanna Stewart - Silver Dollar 2027 December Veronika Zazovsky - Farmers Market 2027 December Vice President Barbara Bauer-Chen - C&J Candy Store 2027 December President Stacy Erickson - Westconsin Credit Union 2027 December Sarah Lambert Freeman - Hive & Hollow 2027 December Rob Jensen - LumberJax BakeHouse 2028 December Adam Kohls, The Marion 2028 December Ashley Prange - Cedar Corp 2028 December Secretary Ryan Verdon - Brewery Nonic 2028 December Expires Ward Mayor Knaack 2026 Mayor Jeff Luther 2027 1 Matthew Crowe 2026 2 Eric Sutherland 2027 3 Gretchen Yonko 2026 4 Abigail Pickard 2027 5 Leland A. Schwebs 2026 6 Cody Gentz 2027 7 Mary Solberg 2026 8 Council President Chad Schlough 2027 9 Ryland J. Erdman 2026 10 Randy Sommerfeld 2027 11 Expires Ryland Erdman - Council Rep 2026 April Judy Schuch 2026 October John Sobota 2026 October Vacant October Vacant October COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (2 YR TERM) Main Street Board Members term expires December 31st after three years This commission is responsible for the conduct of the Community Development Block Grant program. Employees of the Community Development Department are responsible to the Mayor; however, the policies and control of funds of the program are the exclusive responsibility of this commission. Four Citizen Members are appointed by the Mayor with Council confirmation for two year terms. (plus one Council Member appointed annually) BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT & MAIN STREET PROGRAM (3 YR TERM) CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS (2 YR TERM) Crowe - City Council 2026 April Randy Knaack - Mayor Mike Fekete - Citizen Randy Sommerfeld - Citizen Eric Atkinson - Citizen Charlie Jones - Citizen Mary Solberg - Council Pres. Mary Solberg (Ad-hoc member) 2026 April Expires Council Rep 4/1/2027 Expires Ryland Erdman (Council Member) 2026 April Joshua Kohnke 2026 April Carl Rudenberg 2026 April John Sobota 2026 April Sylvia Gengenbach 2027 April Tim Dotseth 2028 April Melissa Kneeland 2028 April Expires Shirley Riedmann 2026 October Cassandra Weber 2028 October Paul Scherman 2028 October Paul Pillman 2029 October Derek Hughes 2030 October Responsible for construction and operation of federally-financed public housing. Authority operates according to federally approved rules and rental rates. Employees consist of a part-time director, a full-time secretary, a part-time secretary, and two full-time maintenance workers. Sixty dwelling units (two, three and four bedroom) in 32 buildings are operated for low income tenants. Sixty units for elderly persons and 26 units for elderly or handicapped persons are also in operation. (5) Five citizen members appointed by Mayor with Council confirmation and oath. Terms expire in October and are for five years. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM (NO SET TERMS) HOUSING AUTHORITY - MENOMONIE (5 YR TERM) EVERGREEN CEMETERY BOARD The purpose of the Economic Development Revolving Loan Program is to promote employment and business opportunities in the City. Such purposes are declared to be a public purpose for which public funds may be expended. Through the Economic Development Revolving Loan Program the City may provide long-term, below-market interest rate loans to qualified borrowers for specified eligible projects. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (LANDMARKS COMMISSION) (3 YR TERM) DUNN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (1 YR TERM) Any site or area of historic, architectural or cultural significance may be designated as a landmark, landmark site or Historic District. Once such designation has been made, the commission can regulate construction, reconstruction, exterior alteration and demolition within such locations. Exercise of this authority must be preceded by development of a historic preservation plan approved by the City Council. Six members are appointed by the Mayor with Council confirmation for three year terms with terms expiring April 1st. Of the members, one must be a registered architect, one a historian qualified in the field of historical preservation, and one a licensed real estate broker. DUNN COUNTY TRANSIT COMMITTEE (3 Yr Terms) Expires 2026 April City - Council Barb Lyon 2026 October County Logan Mather 2026 May County Pat Hahn 2026 May County Jay Collins 2027 June City Richard Nagler 2027 June City Andrea Renada 2027 June City Jim Tripp 2027 June County Darrin Witucki 2027 May County Laura McCullough 2028 June City Dayle Mandelson 2028 June City Brian Seguin 2028 June City - School Lisa Murray Joleen Sterk Expires Solberg - Council President 2026 April Knaack - Mayor 2026 April Becca Schorenborn 2026 December Lowell Prange 2026 December Lisa Frank 2027 December Ann Vogl 2027 December Hollister - Chief of Police Expires Cody Gentz (Council Member) 2026 April Jeff Luther (Council Member) 2026 April Mayor Designee Steve Cook 2026 April Richard Martinson 2026 April Dennis Kropp 2027 April Lowell Prange 2027 April finish out Kalscheur term Steve Lindberg 2027 April Board Secretary Library Director Term of Office PLAN COMMISSION (3 YR TERM) MUNICIPAL LIBRARY BOARD (3 YR TERM) Responsible for the development of all plans and ordinances that affect community growth and development. All matters of land use, improvements and capital expenditures must be in conformance with Commission plans and gain its approval before adoption by Council. Commission should have plans and programs affecting all aspects of City development: Utility plans, transportation plans, land use plans, subdivision control plans, beautification plans, etc. Because we do not have the staff to service a Commission capable of this extent of planning, we have not delegated to it the full role provided under statute, and it acts merely in an advisory role to the Council. All members except the Council representative are appointed by the Mayor with Council confirmation for Three year terms with the exception of the Mayor's designee which is a 2 year term and the Council Representative term in 1 year. Meets on the 4th Monday monthly. Members appointed to three year terms with approval of City Council. One appointment shall be a school district administrator or his representative. Terms expire June 30 each year indicated. PARKING UTILITY (3 YR TERM) Responsible for operation of the downtown parking system composed of street and lot meters and parking lots. Also authorized to establish loading zones in this area. Property acquired and money borrowed for Utility can only be accomplished by City Council even though Utility funds may be used for these purposes. The Utility hires a meter collector (part time) and hires maintenance work from the Street Department. Meter enforcement is a Police Department expense and fines go to the General Fund, not the Utility Fund. Terms expire in December 31st of year indicated, for three year terms and with Council confirmation. Expires Ron Sandfort 2027 April Tom Miller 2028 April Robin Sweeny 2029 April Martha Stratton 2030 April Dave Pellett 2031 April Expires Council Member - Erdman Annually April Carla Kieffer 2027 April Sherry Gibbs 2027 April Kyle Behrens 2028 April Jody Pabich 2028 April Tammy Simon 2028 April Linda Bark 2028 April Riley Fedderson 2028 April Expries Council Member - Schwebs 2026 April Vacant March Vacant March Vacant March Vacant March Vacant March Vacant March Expires Council Member (Yonko) 2026 April Mayor's Designee Vacant March Vacant March Vacant March Vacant March Responsible for recruitment and selection of candidates for police and fire department positions including the hiring and firing of the department chiefs. The Board has no responsibility for for day to day department operations. The Mayor is responsible for operations but has no authority to hire or fire department heads. The Board acts as an appeal-hearing body on any grievance about a personnel action. Appointed by the Mayor with Council confirmation. Terms expire on April 30th and are staggered the indicated year and a term is for five-year period. Responsible for advising Recreation Director, the Mayor and City Council on performance and needs of recreation program. Appointed by the Mayor with Council confirmation. Councilman elected annually by City Council. Terms expire in April 30th of each year and are for two years. POLICE & FIRE COMMISSION (5 YR TERM) RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD (2 YR TERM) The Sister City Commission shall be composed of the Mayor, or his or her designee as confirmed by the Common Council, three (3) citizen members, appointed by the Mayor, subject to Common Council confirmation by simple majority vote, for a term of two (2) years and one alderperson appointed by the Common Council annually. SISTER CITY COMMISSION 3 citizens (2 yr) 1 alderpersons (annually) Responsible for the development and administration of urban renewal programs. When any program is funded, the Authority would hire its own staff independent of the City. All proposed programs and plans must be approved by the Council and require confirmation by 4/5 of the Council. Established March 19, 1973, by Resolution No. 1, under authority of State Statutes. Terms expire March 31st and are 5 year terms REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Schwebs 2026 April Pickard 2026 April Brennan 2026 April Pickard 2026 April Expires Mayor (by office) (or his designee) N/A Matthew Crowe 2026 April Council Representative Ryan Verdon 2026 April Tourism / Industry Grady Richartz 2026 April Citizen at Large Kat Wagner 2026 April Lodging Representative Barbara Chen 2026 April Lodging Representative Amanda Pickerign-Yaeger 2026 April Expires Schwebs - Council Rep 2026 April annual Barb Hauck 2027 December Naomi Cummings 2027 December Porter Swartz 2027 December Liz Usborne 2028 December Chair Nolan Dowd 2028 December Monika Herrmann 2028 December Keith Gilland 2028 December David Williams 2028 December Megen Hines - Weed Commissioner Annual Colfax Messenger - Official Newspaper Annual Eric Atkinson - Health Officer Annual Weld Riley and Doar, Drill & Skow City Attorneys 2 yr term MABEL TAINTER BOARD (1 year term) OTHER OFFICIALS COMMUNITY / UNIVERSITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE (1 year term) Tourism Commission: The tourism commission shall consist of six (6) members who shall be appointed by the mayor subject to common council confirmation. The tourism commission will consist of the following members: 1. Two (2) representatives from the local lodging industry. City residency is not a requirement for these members only. 2. A common council member. 3. One representative from the tourism industry and one at large member. 4. The mayor or his or her designee as confirmed by the common council. 5. Each member's term will be for a one (1) year period and each member may serve multiple terms. The Urban Forestry Commission is composed of (9) nine members (8) eight appointed by the Mayor with Common Council approval. The term expires December 31st, for a 3 year term with the exception of the Council Representative. The city attorney is appointed on or after the third Tuesday in April in the year of the election of the Mayor. Mayoral appointment with Council confirmation. 2026 STOUT TECH PARK BOARD (2 Alderpersons) ( 1 YR TERM) TOURISM COMMISSION (1 YR TERM) URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE (3 YR TERM)