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\"Phase 1 was complete in December... I wouldn't anticipate that we'll see any results back before early summer,\" said Mr. Kieferich, a staff member presenting the Thomas Street infill and WAM Grant update. He said phase 2 testing will examine the city's lots on Thomas Street and that results will determine the potential scope and timeline for cleanup and redevelopment.

Kieferich said staff is considering transferring the properties to the Community Development Authority (CDA) within 180 days because such a transfer \"opens up some different opportunities for grant funding,\" including potential low- or no-interest loans and DNR funding for cleanup. \"If the city were to maintain or to continue to own them, we would be looking and have to find our money ourselves. Where if we go through the CDA, it opens up opportunities for low interest loans, low to no interest loans on these properties,\" he said.

Several alderpersons pushed for single-family infill on Thomas Street. Alder Gisselman and Alder Tierney said prior community meetings had emphasized single-family homes and urged the council to honor that direction. \"I think we have to honor...the promises,\" one alder said during the discussion. A separate alder emphasized that they do not believe the city is under a legal requirement to build single-family homes but said it has been the prevailing community expectation.

Kieferich cautioned that unknown environmental outcomes could change cost and timing. He said that in a best-case scenario — if test results are favorable — the city might pursue options to place a first handful of houses on lots during the summer, with construction more likely in spring 2026. He stressed uncertainty: \"In all likelihood, it's probably spring of '26 before we're actually seeing any construction or homes going in there, and I think that's a best case scenario.\"

Committee members asked questions about timelines and the role of the CDA. Kieferich said transferring the properties to the CDA would provide access to EPA low- or no-interest loans and DNR cleanup funding; if not transferred, responsibility for financing cleanup would remain with the city.

No formal action was taken; the item was presented for information and will return to the committee for future decisions after testing results are available.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wausau Economic Development Meeting - 2/4/25","oneSentenceSummary","City staff reported Phase 1 work is complete and Phase 2 environmental testing of city-owned lots on Thomas Street is expected; staff said transferring properties to the Community Development Authority could unlock EPA and DNR funding options, while several alderpersons urged the city to honor prior commitments to single-family infill.","taxTitle","Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin","taxId",4562,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6353755,"Committee approves façade plan, planters and outdoor seating plan for Infused at 180 East Wausau Ave",470,553000,1023000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2221013-b9512564b691b4e6ac165596dbc822bd&start=553&end=1023","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2221013-b9512564b691b4e6ac165596dbc822bd/thumbnail_553000.jpg","/articles/6353755/Wausau/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Committee-approves-façade-plan-planters-and-outdoor-seating-plan-for-Infused-at-180-East-Wausau-Ave","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6353755-e398671f74b93a2b3983c74440f4a180/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163379&Signature=jG8awK6ABdOiABR4YhUFpjc5WQUokqQEvb6oQBDHO74120lJ9ENlkjNZUOshaMb3L~F1mcDilq02Zu8LSjrH6QvEUFxgyihjm8WpUpxnnzGpbBshlyVCzl5S2qz3VLYXJOjFfH1FHKfexK4As6ikSPtXvn7qAwCPB2I18kGw~kfm6MnsrVdjs4NZgO~fdIZtiHWm3Si7raTb-qZWmrkoP1qK6sxe3~tYnTm2MC-D~G-TZ1Hgn56eydEib2SvgmhMTn4QDRzYzOJqo-UncOj6jI-YI7TKcJ15fgiwLyqKZtF5MIktNvf9Zu5qtrn8ftWfR7gAmWY90YPZvpzbbrkHHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Wausau Economic Development Committee on Feb. 4 voted to approve exterior facade improvements proposed by Ash Properties LLC for the business Infused at 180 East Wausau Ave.

Presenter Mr. Aschenbrenner said the plan, provided to the committee at its Nov. 13 meeting and revised based on earlier input, centers on 22 planters of various types to create two outdoor spaces: a small garden area to the north of the main entry and a greenwashed space on the west side. \"What this does is helps to create 2 outdoor space areas for us,\" Aschenbrenner said during the presentation.

Aschenbrenner said some planters will be three-foot-tall units placed between door posts and that several planters will be mounted on pallets so they can be moved by forklift for large events, preserving event parking. He explained the modular approach is intended to accommodate trucks and other event needs without permanently removing parking spaces.

Committee members asked about outdoor seating and business hours. Aschenbrenner said Infused is currently open to the public by appointment as it builds staffing; the business holds a full liquor license configured as a reserve license. He described the reserve license cost difference to the committee: the reserve license carries a higher upfront cost compared with a basic license (\"instead of a $15 fee, you have to pay $10,365,\" he said).

Alder Henke and others praised the revised materials and the design choices. The committee moved and seconded approval (motion by Alder Tierney; second by Alder Henke) and passed the measure by voice vote.

The approval allows the property owner to proceed with the exterior work subject to any standard permitting and coordination with parking requirements tied to the site's agreements through 2029. The packet included schematic layouts, planter types, and photographic views of the proposed improvements.

Votes at a glance: Motion to approve exterior facade improvements for Ash Properties LLC at 180 East Wausau Ave (Infused) — Motion by Alder Tierney; second by Alder Henke; outcome: approved by voice vote.","The Economic Development Committee approved exterior facade improvements for Ash Properties LLC at 180 East Wausau Ave (Infused), including planters, modular units to preserve event parking, and intent to offer outdoor seating; applicant noted business holds a reserve full liquor license.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6353760,"Wausau committee approves rooftop solar for leased River Drive property",67,392000,459000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2221013-b9512564b691b4e6ac165596dbc822bd&start=392&end=459","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2221013-b9512564b691b4e6ac165596dbc822bd/thumbnail_392000.jpg","/articles/6353760/Wausau/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Wausau-committee-approves-rooftop-solar-for-leased-River-Drive-property","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6353760-eae8b51b56d06e062a403562e529a359/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163379&Signature=DQfEDuvf8Gj9VuZANy0Vmoukih~Kig48RtgRfMljDz5Y0Arr88QLfSnxYe-7JGIln3cQDlqDZRRPZyLkRC1tuSaSO3MSnaClnUrJoBQhtQ7UT7KlbVAhD9iiOhLkJkmO2Gk~i0npKuxkdoFdVWMlAozpBvzhzgUI50BWSEmMdFxOKNphN-Ky20vDeScKUhfCOUVgSOuHxvPv~E2d8hgIo3x5QybN27HddssTdkiKnzO-2ikhmRI35rb7gu50mQT1auaFZmv4Z59M~XTK0oGDTEqVIMDyaxrNiZj2nBowkzwG6los7O0cc34M8MscwEpEtFPmQ4Ay0BsleurSlI2anA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Wausau Economic Development Committee on Feb. 4 approved a request to allow installation of photovoltaic equipment on property the city ground-leases to Van Smiling Eyes LLC at 1300 North River Drive, known as Wausau On The Water.

Committee members said the vote clears a necessary step for the project's grant application and requires coordination with the city as the property owner. The motion to approve installation was made by Alder Henke and seconded by Alder Tierney and passed by voice vote.

Randy O'Brien, with Olsen Solar Energy, said the system will be roof-mounted and installed in coordination with the local utility. \"All equipment will be mounted on the building, in conjunction with WPS. So it shouldn't affect the ground per se at all,\" O'Brien said. He added the installer is bonded and insured; the committee asked for proof of insurance during installation so the city would not bear liability.

Committee members discussed liability and insurance requirements. A committee member confirmed the city typically requires proof of insurance for contractors working on ground-leased property and said staff will follow up to obtain that documentation before work begins.

No specific timeline or system size was discussed at the meeting. The committee packet included the ground-lease agreement and application materials for the grant that the developer is pursuing.

The approval was recorded as a committee motion; the item will proceed to any additional steps required by the grant application and property owner approvals.

Votes at a glance: Motion to approve request to install photovoltaic equipment on property ground-leased by the City of Wausau to Van Smiling Eyes LLC at 1300 North River Drive — Motion by Alder Henke; second by Alder Tierney; outcome: approved by voice vote.","The City of Wausau Economic Development Committee voted to approve a request allowing Van Smiling Eyes LLC to install roof-mounted photovoltaic equipment at 1300 North River Drive; installer said equipment will be roof-mounted and insured during installation.","actionData","errors"]

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City staff: Phase 2 testing next step for Thomas Street infill; councilors press for single-family homes

Committee approves façade plan, planters and outdoor seating plan for Infused at 180 East Wausau Ave

Wausau committee approves rooftop solar for leased River Drive property