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The motion specified the discussion concerned negotiating the purchase of public property, the investing of public funds, or other specified public business where competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, and it identified a purchase and development agreement for a 50‑unit affordable multifamily project at the block of addresses listed as 7080, 4806, 8106, 814, and 816 Grand Avenue in the motion text. Alder Henke moved to go into closed session; Alder McElhinney seconded. The committee conducted a roll call vote: Alder Tierney — aye; Alder Henke — aye; Alder McElhinney — aye; Alder Gisselman — aye; and the chair voting aye. The motion passed and the bodies adjourned into closed session; the committee said it would reconvene in open session only if there were actions to take.

Why it matters: Entering closed session under the cited statute permits the committees to negotiate terms that might affect bargaining posture or competitive processes for development. The meeting record shows the committees invoked the statutory exception allowing closed deliberation for bargaining and investment decisions.

Details: The motion named a purchase and development agreement with a party identified in the packet as \"700\" and specified five Grand Avenue addresses tied to a proposed 50‑unit affordable housing development. The committees moved to closed session by roll call; no substantive agreement text or final decision was disclosed in open session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wausau Finance Committee Meeting - 3/11/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Finance Committee and Economic Development Committee voted to adjourn to closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) to deliberate a purchase and development agreement related to a proposed 50‑unit affordable multifamily housing project at addresses on Grand Avenue.","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},6285880,"Committee approves 2025 budget change to fund street work from Tax Increment District 3",168,1350000,1518000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2566605-ed6848572873cd78c619edb3a31f3432&start=1350&end=1518","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2566605-ed6848572873cd78c619edb3a31f3432/thumbnail_1350000.jpg","/articles/6285880/Wausau/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Committee-approves-2025-budget-change-to-fund-street-work-from-Tax-Increment-District-3","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285880-c49764143a94097a4e69f51b3d567cbd/orig.mp4?Expires=1775365863&Signature=lPSDjFn4rs0DVDfD5ej7lYMFs41I51YqsQ~8219GxJsW77Qd5TDUhGbPwWwnJc9L4hqQ9aj~M31EiPWy9d2Xh8416vR46EY53X1l443UFi4srTwTTg~g5Ce~dLEfUjaOTrULCEQbzq6gwLUOf1SYvb8ZmoVAZoj52A5WFLtMVkWAm4qnKS8owtJ9gtz8MXL~3DOUvUXs~wa6PeD6tdAz89ftHjuioxqdsjEI1NFgIRlT-M~LtAgIuN7Gae978UYt18gRs5UPxcVCQzC~LMoTvbFIxiGXdhqySWN~SlgtDkEdUT~N3qpicJsu4JPmHPG1IQE3PzRVA1L~StEMKgzAVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wausau Finance Committee voted March 11 to approve changes to the 2025 budget of purpose to support street improvement projects from Tax Increment District 3 after engineering staff reported bid‑to‑estimate variances.

Engineering staff explained the city breaks project costs into water, wastewater, stormwater and road components. Some projects returned bids higher than estimates while others came in under estimates; staff proposed shifting additional TID 3 funding to cover shortfalls on specific projects, including Fulton Street.

Staff said the Fulton Street (Project B in the engineering spreadsheet) work requires additional funding from TID 3 and that staff also recommended the TID pay for water and sewer work on Fulton Street, which had not been originally proposed. Mary Anne prepared the narrative accompanying the spreadsheet, staff said.

A motion to approve the changes carried by voice vote.

Why it matters: Reallocating TID funds changes how development‑area incremental tax revenue is used and affects the mix of levy, utility, and TID funding for reconstruction projects. The change makes up for bid increases and shifts some utility costs onto the district.

Details: Staff pointed to a mix of cost overruns and savings across projects and said the proposed changes balance those variances; the committee approved the adjustments without recorded roll call.","The Finance Committee approved reallocating or increasing 2025 funding through Tax Increment District 3 to cover higher‑than‑expected bids on several street improvement projects, and to fund water and sewer work on Fulton Street that was not originally proposed for TID funding.",{"_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},6285885,"Finance committee approves procurement‑policy amendments, adjusts contract thresholds",202,1145000,1347000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2566605-ed6848572873cd78c619edb3a31f3432&start=1145&end=1347","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2566605-ed6848572873cd78c619edb3a31f3432/thumbnail_1145000.jpg","/articles/6285885/Wausau/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Finance-committee-approves-procurementpolicy-amendments-adjusts-contract-thresholds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285885-84bf39c888120fdc3ee9501de8728fba/orig.mp4?Expires=1775365863&Signature=BJMcUYmLqDkvUyfuOXJRFBoTiOIlYcnb3yIUdwdjb7A4LbpHeVrHBYamQ8PVAHkI681~XHuhVSU6NoyHGt6uvJaAC8XOu9OHZm~UdYMJcjJwEpRbuhJGuAmWsNb-Ll7pyeLOQpsPXTQjxEHhy6fK7yn9OAOeWQuVN-bJHKycV8GvThi5T~Rhan~FvcEBra091PZeDwJeaMhdTrt0CYoqQADgEfuRrSZxb8ji4LacNgAHP6t7rRCoa9-9vpR4HLda4Kh5rLNdZqhv1ifIbB4GoDNSW9LmhAWUfs6X9AlpEjSWagJuWlXsSvANbeeD4CyOqGSFWADJLXVQBdCXIC136Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wausau Finance Committee voted March 11 to adopt amendments to the city’s procurement policy, including updates to contract authorization language and a $10,000 floor for intergovernmental contracts.

A resident, Paula Meadows, urged the committee to lower procurement thresholds because of economic pressures, suggesting temporary reductions (for example, changing the $10,000 threshold to $5,000) to increase oversight and public visibility on spending. Meadows told the committee she reviewed personal budget cuts and wanted city procedures to reflect tighter controls.

Committee members and staff reviewed the redline changes in the packet. Staff described edits to contract‑award language (noting authority delegated to the Board of Public Works in some cases) and clarified that purchase orders may be valid for contracts of $10,000 or less. Staff said the $10,000 figure aligns with many federal guidelines and helps maintain consistent standards for grants and contracts.

The committee approved the changes by voice vote.

Why it matters: Procurement thresholds determine when purchases must be publicly bid or receive committee oversight. The resident comment shows a portion of the public prefers tighter controls during difficult economic conditions.

Details: The packet shows specific wording changes in contract authorization sections and an explicit $10,000 threshold for some intergovernmental contracts; staff noted the addition mirrors federal guidance. The committee did not adopt a temporary reduction to $5,000 requested by the resident.","The committee approved updates to the city procurement policy, including clarifying contract authorization, adding purchase order language for contracts $10,000 or less, and aligning an intergovernmental contract floor at $10,000. A resident urged lowering thresholds during difficult economic times.",{"_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},6285890,"Committee approves sole‑source purchase of Motorola radios for Wausau Police",649,475000,1124000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2566605-ed6848572873cd78c619edb3a31f3432&start=475&end=1124","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2566605-ed6848572873cd78c619edb3a31f3432/thumbnail_475000.jpg","/articles/6285890/Wausau/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Committee-approves-solesource-purchase-of-Motorola-radios-for-Wausau-Police","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285890-94e4653d8f08c5d1f8f6436561919c0d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775365863&Signature=berM~jQAEJ5eff~RveDk7h-3bMu4MSltT-Phpc0HGBCoB-4aVheH87S53sLd3opG9PxVma6~rdlbKnI7LjLsTHA2RQSUcBgd7sF7f89~7ZNImVjCPm6ub9SkGLwikYAxvJGQXW8zX4-rietCM9SWuxVcvTYyXvW1xquOVjCWBwCKPCgismPm1lJcZaRLPm43lxjRN5eCI4PV2NpUyULY81gZUi3wTs0osskEA49VVZrazqS9RE5c7LlusINSW1-SZIWqTBz~SMcQCW~yn0jEST0b4xFif44xHo3lsSVNu8ndc9qo5ruKvOG8wrKyMCKA6L7OrdKkOsKR-1ymnrctoA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wausau Finance Committee on March 11 approved a sole‑source purchase request to buy Motorola portable radios for the Wausau Police Department through local vendor Northway Communications.

Paula Meadows, a resident who spoke during public comment, asked whether the ten radios in the packet were budgeted and what each unit would cost. Meadows said the department listed 79 radios while the police have 81 sworn staff and that “14 of those radios are at the end of life,” prompting her to ask whether more than ten units were needed.

A patrol captain explained the department set aside $50,000 in the current budget for radios and has instituted an annual replacement plan to buy roughly 10 radios per year. “Beginning last year, we added that to the budget, for a 10 radio per year replacement plan,” the captain said, adding some radios still function but are no longer serviceable for parts. The captain also identified community service officers and emergency police staff as non‑sworn employees who use portable radios at events.

The police chief told the committee the department will bring the sole‑source memo annually unless the committee prefers a different cadence. The chief said Motorola products are territorial and sold through a regional vendor structure, making Northway Communications the local authorized source and providing a local repair option.

Alder Tierney emphasized adherence to the city’s procurement policy when sole‑source justifications are presented. The committee approved the sole‑source request by voice vote. Alder Gisselman moved the motion; Alder Henke seconded.

Why it matters: The radios support daily police operations and event communications. Staff said the replacement plan and local vendor relationship aim to keep equipment interoperable with other agencies and locally serviceable.

Details: Staff said 81 sworn officers are on the roster, the packet listed 79 radios assigned, and about 14 units are at or near end of life. The packet and staff said the $50,000 is in the current budget for radios.","The Finance Committee approved a sole‑source purchase of Motorola portable radios through local vendor Northway Communications, a budgeted item the police department says is part of an annual 10‑radio replacement plan.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":103,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6285895,"Finance committee approves sole‑source polymer purchase for Wausau Water Works",59,416000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2566605-ed6848572873cd78c619edb3a31f3432&start=416&end=475","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2566605-ed6848572873cd78c619edb3a31f3432/thumbnail_416000.jpg","/articles/6285895/Wausau/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Finance-committee-approves-solesource-polymer-purchase-for-Wausau-Water-Works","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285895-33edd2a69228c264964ebab1da3b9c90/orig.mp4?Expires=1775365863&Signature=UJrSJ7-1YVnFWvZEC0CYikip1t77u1RtRfzDYwdEah03h7GiKdKhrydNIo2pQtPDfqnujCb4WU3FFbX0raPlcH9atgcamW0cr4hoIRfgZT-H0yGCrsftyxJMQZmMfsCdygJznI0-mnHiBlIyNIDS65XEyq4AlZdpQpCVy5jdXWWG8Zh8wC8gNcRcwUBb5sr58jPPtsX7s18kNdm4X4uU12XIkzJdP5JLP2jE4w6uqW3pUJQ6y7xe3cKQvTS~gfZsQLu5b1WqFjrOtnu2SUf~COoGuL-LAMM0~9BY3PC4e4yl6Bp~wujdSFuwWUWMVlCkqqDdP7vmWec2mhOTc1wz~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wausau Finance Committee voted March 11 to approve a sole‑source purchase request for polymer (alum) from Midwest Chemical and Equipment for use at the city wastewater treatment plant.

Committee members heard from Eric Hennett, a utilities staff member, who said the department tested different blends and the polymer from Midwest Chemical and Equipment “worked the best for thickening the sludge” in the plant’s belt thickeners. He said the product is recommended for the facility’s thickeners and that the purchase is within the department’s approved budget.

The matter was put forward for approval and a motion to adopt the sole‑source purchase passed with voice vote. Alder Henke moved to approve; Alder Tierney seconded.

Why it matters: Using the same polymer across operations helps keep treatment processes consistent, staff said, and avoids cross‑compatibility issues that can arise when multiple blends are used. The committee’s approval lets the utilities department continue with the supplier it has been using and budgeted for.

Details: Hennett told the committee that several years ago different companies supplied blends and the department settled on the current formula because of superior thickening performance. The purchase was described in the staff packet as budgeted; committee members did not request further competitive bidding for this specific item.

The committee moved on to its next agenda items after the vote.

","The Finance Committee approved a sole‑source purchase of alum (polymer) from Midwest Chemical and Equipment to maintain sludge‑thickening operations at the Wausau wastewater treatment plant. Staff said the product is already in use, compatible with belt thickeners and within the approved budget.","actionData","errors"]

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