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City Clerk Barb Nowak presented the report and the council moved and seconded acceptance. The council approved the licenses without discussion and by voice vote.

No individual applicants were discussed on the record during the meeting packet review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Waupaca City Council 2.4.25","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved license report number 1707, placing four operator licenses on file as required by state statute; the motion passed unanimously.","taxTitle","Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin","taxId",71039,"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},6346454,"Waupaca approves joining DNR Green Tier Legacy Communities program",161,2305000,2466000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2246758-cb725dd52b49df11d19629c7cdf1b283&start=2305&end=2466","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2246758-cb725dd52b49df11d19629c7cdf1b283/thumbnail_2305000.jpg","/articles/6346454/Waupaca/Waupaca-County/Wisconsin/Waupaca-approves-joining-DNR-Green-Tier-Legacy-Communities-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6346454-c14c81a9fef83d2ba26c76af4ebe206e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167855&Signature=mNIdEfspqfQi59hzVB49xW-v2gbY56jHBuvikmwhyzV2cegWT3atuasojANpkARo-CEYuqnfbCDgJsTaA7RNQ93i5Qf1zHaEc4scn-wA8QJ9q8rDco8a0dZUX2U~lUqzJ5QQJsXbPLp2rIprPtHfRjWjYE1iVD8jvp23vHwmr75anFgOAhQf0BS-rC1TVR0OJqFbjKiL03jmbgcJIUK0jXRxcFxa7SSpIX8cXzcG9evDpthRdtrkVYxQRNxUhaPHN~cM-lLefiTEdhfmbdHWaYQNwoZqqpyUqMZxPI-VGKIAVF8gxFe2zWfSwh~rjXt5HYGYDDt162a-18SWBFGm3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waupaca Common Council voted to adopt Resolution Number 15 71 approving the city's participation in the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' Green Tier Legacy Communities charter.

City Administrator Aaron Jensen described the program's benefits, including additional point considerations on DNR grants, peer‑to‑peer learning and access to a designated DNR liaison. Jensen said the discussion began with local residents and a conversation about whether the city or local businesses could produce or sell carbon credits locally.

\"The benefits are that we get additional point considerations on any DNR grants that we apply for,\" Jensen said, adding that the city would participate in quarterly meetings and submit an initial report plus an annual report. He said there is no upfront cost for membership and communities can withdraw if participation becomes burdensome.

Councilmember Colin Dykstra moved to approve Resolution Number 15 71; Demetri Martin seconded. The motion passed on a roll‑call vote with nine ayes.

Staff said the city might use Green Tier participation to support initiatives such as tree planting to protect municipal wells and to explore locally generated carbon credits that interested local businesses have asked about. Officials noted reporting commitments but described them as manageable based on feedback from other participating municipalities.","The Common Council adopted a resolution to join the Wisconsin DNR Green Tier Legacy Communities charter, citing potential grant scoring benefits, a DNR liaison and peer learning; council voted unanimously.",{"_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},6346459,"Waupaca hires New Day Planning LLC for $25,000 study of Highway 10 corridor",563,779000,1342000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2246758-cb725dd52b49df11d19629c7cdf1b283&start=779&end=1342","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2246758-cb725dd52b49df11d19629c7cdf1b283/thumbnail_779000.jpg","/articles/6346459/Waupaca/Waupaca-County/Wisconsin/Waupaca-hires-New-Day-Planning-LLC-for-25000-study-of-Highway-10-corridor","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6346459-0ee8026932ac43849fe84de737e7ebdb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167855&Signature=FIl6-jifd2DkUCa6lVRIz-c4wr3~T5ee-T7xaPfc6cl5id4oO4-qEEA~6s41ZX4UGxdkKk2YXBj1uoUiQKVuDZFeVBfxRFtOxO-URR321XkXZJEE2rlzx218RzcPKMxozZGshgrUYmy2JDPGJ9Q-BxEm3TNBH4lEh6vmLBHuRden3QSpJmZimLBevCUSVPBn2v~d~c4u57qVhhr40So3NyVs0oY6Qe6lr3NI8l1gzh0h5QZ23G-dGTT8Vn~OKbly29vNx0mtWp9PnLLsQCKmFExwMW1bDMGwctXfSncm1~vrgSQt8k8PDPqyYD7P7b1MJheiL9cLF12y29Gi-mrrIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waupaca Common Council voted to contract with New Day Planning LLC for up to $25,000 to study land use and economic development opportunities along the Highway 10 and County A corridor.

City Administrator Aaron Jensen explained the study’s origin, linking it to a recent rezoning request and the city’s future land‑use map. Jensen said the city’s existing comprehensive plan — last updated in 2020 — does not envision heavy industrial (I‑2) zoning in the corridor and that the study will take a deeper look at feasibility before the council considers any future changes to the land‑use map.

Trisha Braun, principal of New Day Planning LLC, outlined her experience and the proposed approach. \"It would start immediately,\" Braun said, and she estimated the work product would be delivered in 90 days if stakeholder meetings and interviews proceed on schedule. Braun said the deliverable will include a summary of stakeholder conversations, findings, and high‑level recommendations about industries and site suitability.

Finance staff said funding is available from savings related to a vacant community and economic development director position; staff reported a surplus of roughly $50,000 from that vacancy and said the $25,000 cost is budgeted in 2025 without drawing on reserves.

Councilmember Paul Hagen moved to approve the contract; Corey Nagel seconded. The motion passed on a roll‑call vote with nine ayes.

Council members asked for clarity on deliverables, timeline and whether Braun’s assistance would be available after the initial product; Braun responded that she expects to be available for follow‑up. Staff said the study is intended as a phase‑one effort to inform potential zoning or annexation choices and to help the city respond to development inquiries more effectively.

The study will examine market feasibility, interview regional and national site‑selection contacts, and recommend next steps for the corridor; the city will pay reimbursable travel expenses in addition to the $25,000 contract if incurred.","Council approved a $25,000 contract with New Day Planning LLC to study land-use and economic feasibility for the Highway 10/County A corridor; consultant Trisha Braun will conduct stakeholder interviews and deliver a summary with recommendations within a three-month window.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6346464,"Waupaca council approves $14,237.98 contract for five-year parks recreation plan",79,627000,706000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2246758-cb725dd52b49df11d19629c7cdf1b283&start=627&end=706","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2246758-cb725dd52b49df11d19629c7cdf1b283/thumbnail_627000.jpg","/articles/6346464/Waupaca/Waupaca-County/Wisconsin/Waupaca-council-approves-1423798-contract-for-five-year-parks-recreation-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6346464-1c02afdf754d66365757115a793f6977/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167855&Signature=bH6EaFKLxlR40Apq95Ofl7gs5ZVoYXNv58aKaOlfpCC0tvUoBq1qZlpfRMjVRprI-0lbmq86d53qSdldB2EXMXyVvIYDIk0k7LRAiMw4fOZuGW0cHujMdVNGSRTa0EqPJSG-CfXqq7sToGyWE1wPQ1u-TzQjjmGzx5M0WpQ7YOjOQ0ShVcWbo2IrHDtmLgvpD50T33hCL8MLE9ddzwDOI0JwyAa-Eo4qsVyhlATbNg6wdKJMyvUdCPUSoCTww-4qASTiRMiadRsnAu9wsOIoM6hv6TcRy-JPegcEIvGOPnw9l6dw9FvRLcPTZMuM2MBAtbfxtmcXG5rFxEike5QdZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waupaca Common Council voted to contract with the East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission to update the city’s Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP), approving $14,237.98 to pay for the five‑year plan.

Laura Colbert, the city’s Parks and Recreation Director, told the council that keeping the CORP current is important to maintain eligibility for grants and to guide parks master‑plan decisions. She said leftover funds from the 2024 Brainerd’s Bridge project — which benefited from $19,000 in grants — can cover most of the cost. \"The recommendation is to approve the CORP contract, and they're requesting $14,237.98 with ECWRPC and to pay for this using the unused capital funds from the '24 Brainerd's Bridge project,\" Colbert said.

Councilmember Paul Hagen moved to approve the contract, and Eric Olsen seconded. The motion passed on a roll-call vote with nine ayes.

Colbert said the CORP is a five‑year plan that helps the city qualify for state grants and guides park decisions. The council recorded no substantive opposition during the discussion; the funds to pay the contract are available from a specific 2024 capital account rather than the general fund.

The contract continues an ongoing planning cycle and preserves the city’s ability to apply for grant programs that consider an active CORP as part of grant scoring.","The council approved a $14,237.98 contract with the East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission to continue a five-year Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, to be paid from unused 2024 Brainerd's Bridge capital funds.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6346469,"Waupaca council approves city wellness portal and biometric screenings for employees",130,234000,364000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2246758-cb725dd52b49df11d19629c7cdf1b283&start=234&end=364","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2246758-cb725dd52b49df11d19629c7cdf1b283/thumbnail_234000.jpg","/articles/6346469/Waupaca/Waupaca-County/Wisconsin/Waupaca-council-approves-city-wellness-portal-and-biometric-screenings-for-employees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6346469-76495449615cfd55beae228db4520381/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167855&Signature=hHkheRrSGpBiOrC58K0LgsQgk~HJUAWMD0jtSNoQC3kEIUKBCpCcBY5p8MnMh5R-PusWIf7ZhoCRun3RELWyH37lCel1JqwJg3WVRRqk86E~EJeKu19GQIYE7xWZtmfY2D5ZbvPq1ny6NVWDj0TvG3bFnSyVuwach1o~zkXsKMFnqeeZ3eAFZ4TuY04A9xPkt-acfeggEQrBhM-E1gb098mc3uvMQBnTTgSysw5eGtgR2bawRre197df-B0tQ~rKwikl6jfHPY5xCOIH6~M~D923dmXvDoXTJT9nlgUlsFqUJUgj~W35zbyBIOHpVxwg6QamZhl-YvXqlhVQClIE~A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waupaca Common Council on Feb. 4 voted to enter an agreement with a wellness vendor to restore employee biometric screening and a wellness-portal rewards program.

Finance Director Stephanie Reif told the council the contract would restore health risk assessments and an on-site biometric screening program through a wellness portal identified in the staff memo. \"Biometric screening is designed to help identify potential risks early and offer the opportunity to take preventative action,\" Reif said. She said participation is not mandatory and that the program would be offered to all full-time employees and spouses who are currently on the city's health plan.

The proposal includes a wellness rewards program that offers incentives for participation in challenges and use of fitness trackers. Reif said the cost of the program is about $8,000 and \"falls well within our budget for 2025, which is $20,000.\" She also said the vendor currently runs the city’s employee assistance program and this contract would be an addition to that relationship.

Councilmember Corey Nagel asked whether requiring participation would lower the city's health-insurance costs. Reif replied that participation cannot be mandated and noted earlier legal advice to avoid financial penalties tied to participation. \"We can't really mandate it. It's just not ethical, I guess, is the best way to put it,\" she said.

Councilmember Eric Olsen moved to approve the agreement and Colin Dykstra seconded. The motion passed on a roll-call vote with nine ayes.

The contract restores a previously paused screening program and is intended to provide a data-driven, preventive approach to employee wellness while remaining voluntary for participants. The city staff said they will follow up on whether part-time employees could be included in future iterations of the program.

Details not specified in the meeting packet include the vendor's exact legal name and any ongoing annual cost beyond 2025.","The Waupaca Common Council voted unanimously to contract with a wellness vendor to restore biometric screening and a fitness rewards program for full-time employees and enrolled spouses; the program will cost about $8,000 in 2025 and is voluntary.","actionData","errors"]

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