Council backs speed-limit study request and approves lease amendment after closed session

Mar 9, 2026

Chief K. Julien requested a council letter supporting lowering the Edgewood Avenue speed limit to trigger a WIDOT speed study; council approved the letter. Council entered closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) to discuss EMS/PD leases and then approved a First Amendment eliminating Section 3 related to the ambulance garage lease.

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Police Chief K. Julien asked the council to submit a letter of support for lowering the speed limit on Edgewood Avenue (from E. 11th Street N. to Rocky Ridge Road) to support a WIDOT speed study; the Ladysmith School District and Rusk County Board had already submitted letters of support. Council voted to submit the letter (motion by Lovely; seconded by Kenyon), with voice vote recorded 7-yes, 0-no.

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