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The proposals — delivered by several student teams and introduced by teacher Ty Nadski — included a Book Bundles home-delivery program for children ages 0–5, a plan to create affordable housing by selling and subdividing unused residential land, a bike library to let residents check out bikes via the public library, an application process to form a local Boys & Girls Club chapter, distribution of 55-gallon rain barrels to residents, and a proposal for a mobile prenatal clinic operated with Aspirus.

The students said the Book Bundles pilot would deliver about six books per order inside a waterproof bag, with families choosing one to four deliveries a year; students estimated startup costs of roughly $500 for bags and collection drives. \"Our objective is to bring the culture of reading back into the families of our community,\" presenter Charissa said. The team said they planned a 50-family cap at launch and proposed a small loss/damage fee of about $10 to encourage returns.

A separate student group proposed creating small infill lots on large residential properties to add duplexes or small multi‑family units. Jonathan Reyer said the idea would let homeowners sell portions of unused lawns to developers or builders and cited local contractors as potential partners. The presenters suggested waiving rezoning fees to encourage participation and listed Volks Brothers and Melter as local construction firms they thought could assist.

Students proposing a bike library described a downtown storage site (they suggested a garage near Danes Hall) and estimated 30 bikes would cost about $3,000; they recommended partnering with Adventure Outfitters for repairs and the public library for checkout and administration. \"We want people who don't have cars or can't afford bikes to access transportation and downtown amenities,\" presenters said.

Another team outlined steps to contact the Boys & Girls Club of America and Portage County for guidance on launching a local chapter, proposing a community assessment, business plan, funding search and a charter application; they suggested a multi‑year timeline with initial outreach through 2026 and possible launch by 2028.

Students proposing a rain-barrel program said barrels (they described 55-gallon units) would be distributed in spring, collected in fall to prevent freezing, and maintained weekly by homeowners; they estimated unit costs and volunteer staffing needs for installation and seasonal removal.

A group proposing a mobile prenatal clinic identified Aspirus as a potential partner and estimated renovations and an RV conversion might cost about $500,000; they described the mobile unit as a first step that could later broaden into pediatric and mental-health mobile services.

Council members and staff responded with encouragement and suggestions for next steps. City staff member Aaron told students, \"we'll have conversations moving forward,\" and recommended that the Book Bundles team consider partnering with the existing Project Backpack distribution to jump‑start outreach. Council members praised the presentations and said staff would follow up with presenters about feasibility and contacts, including the economic development director vacancy as a possible resource.

The presentations concluded with thanks from the council and staff; students left contact information and materials for follow-up.

Ending: Council members said they would keep the ideas on file for staff review and possible partnership, and council staff indicated they would share the recorded presentations with colleagues who were unable to attend.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Waupaca City Council 3.4.25","oneSentenceSummary","Seventh- and eighth-grade students from the Chain Exploration Center presented a set of community proposals to the Waupaca Common Council on March 4, urging projects aimed at literacy, housing, transportation and health services.","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},6289109,"Waupaca council approves flexible-facilities agreement, emergency plan, event closures and equipment purchases",2198,3227000,5425000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532980-88adbf46e1ea46219fb48d71d22969cd&start=3227&end=5425","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532980-88adbf46e1ea46219fb48d71d22969cd/thumbnail_3227000.jpg","/articles/6289109/Waupaca/Waupaca-County/Wisconsin/Waupaca-council-approves-flexible-facilities-agreement-emergency-plan-event-closures-and-equipment-purchases","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6289109-1eaf4c1d726c965f9f69caa04172e22b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187238&Signature=CWOiOURPNqG3JtWJCYjS9tKNUlbyH6kATjbR-l1mj~wq56TBoKC-3-XRgI84C7IPkNmnxBS6Wb59FXd2m~GAsykF5Q8Dr9LKvWlcrrQweYwAkpM2ceSYaiLotwjaAiqbDcE-7Gnz52Cy4AZlsaUBmNjAJOhq9uinFyqNh7HxVpI1PVu5Z91gvFz~EijWZU0S4qwfpkBk7KOqwT2Gp2S6PFIrCUqUaR8T7M7oH8jSLS8Gdgo9ef8WyfG5AIsyuPhoReFa7MIjK7eqh8q6ME2VkNaQuXBqMJ7StGN9KXCtq7BBKzKY6jCti0f-sz729Ol8-aNs62eW~kSd0TNWe7rcRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waupaca Common Council on March 4 approved several agenda items including a State Municipal Agreement for the Flexible Facilities Program, adoption of an updated City of Waupaca Emergency Response Plan, street closures for the 2025 Waupaca Area Triathlon, the purchase of a riding mower for public works, and operator license report number 1711.

Council discussed the State Municipal Agreement and language added to the contract concerning dependence on federal funding. City staff member Aaron summarized discussions with the Wisconsin Department of Administration and U.S. Treasury officials and said federal funding was expected to be available; attorney Steve Sorensen said the funds tied to ARPA were allocated by Congress and that withdrawal would be legally fraught. Mayor Smith, joining remotely, and staff described the added contract language as greater detail rather than a substantive change. After discussion, the council approved the State Municipal Agreement for the Flexible Facilities Program by a 10‑0 vote.

The council then adopted the updated 2025 City of Waupaca Emergency Response Plan, described by staff as an \"all hazards\" base plan aligned to county and state emergency plans and intended to open eligibility for disaster funding and grant programs. The motion to adopt the plan passed 10–0.

Council approved the request to close city streets for the 2025 Waupaca Area Triathlon (the annual event scheduled for Aug. 15–16) by a unanimous voice vote, and later approved the purchase of a new riding mower to replace an aging Hustler Super Z with a Sourcewell contract. The mower purchase, budgeted across the general obligation fund and water and sewer utilities, was approved with funding not to exceed $15,376 and passed 10–0. License report number 1711 (operator/bartender licenses) was approved by unanimous voice vote.

Votes at a glance:

- Motion: \"Approve consent agenda.\" Moved by Eric Olsen; second by Dave Peterson. Outcome: approved (voice vote).
- Motion: \"Approve the regular agenda.\" Moved by Demetri Martin; second by Paul Hagen. Outcome: approved (voice vote).
- Motion: \"Approve the State Municipal Agreement for the Flexible Facilities Program recognizing the language that has been added to Article 6.\" Moved by Dexter; second by Veliger. Outcome: approved, yes 10, no 0.
- Motion: \"Approve the 2025 City of Waupaca Emergency Response Plan.\" Moved by Dave Peterson; second by Eric Olsen. Outcome: approved, yes 10, no 0.
- Motion: \"Approve request to close city streets for the 2025 Waupaca Area Triathlon.\" Moved by Belcher; second by Colin Dykstra. Outcome: approved, yes 10, no 0.
- Motion: \"Approve purchase of riding mower (Sourcewell contract) with funding not to exceed $15,376 from general obligation, sewer utility and water utility funds.\" Moved by Scott Perchatsky; second by Dave Peterson. Outcome: approved, yes 10, no 0.
- Motion: \"Approve license report number 1711 (operators).\" Moved by Corey Nagel; second by Paul Hagen. Outcome: approved (voice vote, unanimous).

Council members and staff said they would monitor initial reimbursements under the flexible-facilities agreement and return to the council if timely reimbursement did not occur. Attorney Sorensen and staff described legal and administrative avenues to pursue if federal or state funds were delayed but emphasized that, as presented, the funds in this program had been allocated and the state was administering reimbursement.

Ending: Council adjourned at 7:31 p.m.; staff will continue to track reimbursements and implementation timelines and will bring issues back to council if delays occur.","On March 4 the Waupaca Common Council approved a state municipal agreement for a flexible facilities program, adopted an updated emergency response plan, authorized street closures for the Waupaca Area Triathlon, approved a mower purchase and ratified license report #1711.","actionData","errors"]

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Waupaca students present Book Bundles, housing, bike library and mobile-clinic ideas to council

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