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Alderson Wetzel moved to approve the Feb. 13 minutes; Alderson Green seconded and the motion carried following a roll-call vote with all present voting aye. The council then approved the consent agenda and a claims item after separate roll-call votes, again with unanimous ayes.

The council also filled a mayoral appointment to the Business Improvement District. Alderson Green moved to appoint Aaron Wenzel to the at-large BID seat (term to expire 12/30/2027); Alderson Feeney seconded. The appointment passed on a unanimous roll-call vote.

Other routine items on the agenda — such as reports from the Tourism Promotion Commission, Library Board, and Plan Commission — were included under the consent agenda and required no separate action.

The council adjourned after approving these items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Common Council - 6:00pm, 02/27/25","oneSentenceSummary","Portage council unanimously approved meeting minutes, the consent agenda, claims and appointed Aaron Wenzel to the Business Improvement District at-large seat.","taxTitle","Portage City, Columbia County, Wisconsin","taxId",61461,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6305478,"Council adopts zoning overlay for Rivers Crossing affordable housing project",1489,1921000,3410000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2447071-c817636a9d9567e3aa2d29a3e7a93c1c&start=1921&end=3410","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2447071-c817636a9d9567e3aa2d29a3e7a93c1c/thumbnail_1921000.jpg","/articles/6305478/Portage-City/Columbia-County/Wisconsin/Council-adopts-zoning-overlay-for-Rivers-Crossing-affordable-housing-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6305478-6b576bd0129668af4287a574f6996cd6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163625&Signature=OJgC53BPSuDnDoJiLXL4GBe5JK2s44dlGGkd3jv6cL6wddPH5uSRFAxr4EBPn85r2h0jRGb6BBUx36LlXaire5wOGwY3yQJU2Vsq92zflLF3iaLSmhYSJnOzJjoHl1xPqlQxyk9CzRP2wwYZGaLwQMgdFM4JSiSLMT6qB6sSgRgAgnx1awzU9eyfHko9Hun6sJZ1t8jVk8GALKs4g90GfZ5-CSKpCgrlv4vL8HLgWI5czv~iekpsY4hTY0rGyNsT2~7KP4OmTz4S4Xv1UHwHKA8eKiSPRQ2XEwUBpIlOFm5heGVC3Ho0y57DHQO9rcxtmOoYxwWugQk4TxRP5wGxTw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Portage City Common Council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 25,001, approving a General Development Plan for the Rivers Crossing multifamily Planned Unit Development (PUD) in the Rolling Prairie neighborhood. The plan clears the zoning step needed for a proposed three-story, 52-unit affordable housing building with underground parking.

The development team — Impact 7 Inc. in partnership with Harmony Housing Partners of Wisconsin — told the council the $16–17 million project will reserve at least 25% of units for disabled adults, including neurodivergent or autistic adults, and set aside six units for veterans. The developer also anticipates a mix of 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom units (8 one-bedrooms, 32 two-bedrooms, 12 three-bedrooms per the presentation) and plans qualifying rents tied to 30%, 50% and 80% of area median income under the tax-credit financing.

“Thank the City of Portage for, part above our project. We, commit to being a good community partner bringing the building to your community, as quickly as possible,” said Dina Carson, president of Harmony Housing Partners of Wisconsin, addressing the council during the presentation.

Staff said the project will be financed with WEDA tax credits (as described in the developer memo) and will pay a $600 parkland fee per unit into the city parkland fund. The site — combined lots in Rolling Prairie at the corner of Hunters Trail and Gunderson Drive — will require a later site-specific plan to address stormwater, sidewalks and other construction details; the council’s action approves the general development plan and zoning overlay that allow the site plan process to proceed.

Plan commission and staff noted the developer submitted detailed landscaping that exceeded the minimum points in the city’s schedule and provided an evacuation plan example requested by police. Council members asked about pedestrian access and sidewalk connections to the Pawcat Center and riverfront; the developer and staff said those issues will be addressed during the site-plan review.

The ordinance as drafted includes a condition requiring the developer and owner to maintain taxable status for the property so that it contributes to the tax increment financing (TID) and rebate structure that supports developer reimbursement. The plan commission unanimously forwarded the PUD to council after months of review.

Council members voted to suspend the rules and adopt the ordinance at the same meeting to meet the developer’s WEDA application deadline; the adoption vote was unanimous on roll call.

The project will return to the plan commission for final site-plan approval before building permits are issued.","The Portage Common Council adopted ordinance 25,001 to approve a Planned Unit Development (PUD) General Development Plan for a 52-unit multifamily affordable housing project in Rolling Prairie, including units set aside for people with disabilities and veterans.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6305483,"Council approves amendment increasing municipal reimbursement for Rolling Prairie Phase 1",453,1589000,2042000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2447071-c817636a9d9567e3aa2d29a3e7a93c1c&start=1589&end=2042","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2447071-c817636a9d9567e3aa2d29a3e7a93c1c/thumbnail_1589000.jpg","/articles/6305483/Portage-City/Columbia-County/Wisconsin/Council-approves-amendment-increasing-municipal-reimbursement-for-Rolling-Prairie-Phase-1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6305483-fac79010b87517d629cfb0d94ae7fd1b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163625&Signature=m~KfBZQH6VRm~2OgxUss54fwg0gxZ4fgkT92FoPwvzFDt8eA5nBcv-WLa1wSo-dhGRW4YVx7lR-GZx4ybZMdMrxFZszjCya5gPEe9Aah7UXEWTqagLedSTOiGkNxR7BA1NflnZOACeahiwiGRdgtB45Yva796PCZzKSd9PN1RMWiVTZxjwfZZiNUz4L~OnKioyL9qeXUPhmKJfjfiwMv3BrZN-ao-fwUeqbkaaEoCC8nWf8VYLCdb2K-CtuK1eT1m6X51wW~RY3DGpJ0Y3T1C3koDbMzhztTQfO0qrH~za~NZI4IqyFv2s0dp6pXP~AJ5ndM9hb6AMefj9mxDgQ4MA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Portage City Common Council on a unanimous vote approved a third amendment to the Phase 1 developer agreement for the Rolling Prairie subdivision that raises the municipal revenue obligation to cover an unplanned antenna installation and extends the developer’s completion timeline.

The amendment increases the municipal revenue obligation (MRO) by $18,958 and adjusts the MRO total from $2,315,356.57 to $2,334,314.57, according to city staff. The council also approved a revised completion date tied to remaining punch-list and demolition work, with staff saying most construction will be complete by March 1, 2025.

City staff and the developer told the council the extra cost resulted from a site-signal incompatibility requiring a new antenna pole and concrete pad for the SCADA system rather than reuse of the existing antenna. “Those additional costs associated with this new antenna were roughly $18,958, which is what they’re looking to extend their or increase their MRO,” said Mr. Livingston, the city presenter on the item.

The agreement record shows the Phase 1 work originally included a MRO established in 2022; subsequent amendments in 2023 increased reimbursements for additional lift-station components and parkland reimbursements. Staff reported the developer’s work is guaranteed by a letter of credit sized at 25% of the overall construction cost and that outstanding items are punch-list or demolition work covered under the warranty period, which extends through March 2026.

Council members asked about the likelihood of further amendments and staff said they expect this to be the final amendment for Phase 1. Alderson Green moved to approve the amendment and Alderson Wetzel seconded; the motion passed on a roll call with all voting aye.

The amendment preserves the city’s existing enforcement tools: the letter of credit and warranty period remain in place to ensure completion of remaining work. Staff noted the remaining asphalt patches on Badger Way and the final demolition of the Gunderson Drive lift station are expected to be finished alongside Phase 2 work.

The council’s approval authorizes staff to finalize the amendment documents and continue the municipal reimbursement process under the revised MRO amount and schedule.

The Rolling Prairie Phase 1 developer agreement remains subject to the city’s existing inspection and warranty processes; staff will return if additional substantive changes are requested by the developer.","The Portage Common Council approved a third amendment to the Phase 1 developer agreement for the Rolling Prairie subdivision that increases the municipal revenue obligation to cover an unplanned antenna installation and extends remaining completion deadlines.","actionData","errors"]

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