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The change, filed as ordinance amendment file 25-0416, was approved 10-0 after the item was pulled for discussion. The council recorded a 10-0 vote after a motion to adopt the amendment; the plan commission had previously recommended approval 5-0.

The amendment matters to nearby businesses and property owners because it adds new residential units and a clubhouse with a proposed driveway onto First Street immediately across from existing commercial driveways. Kathy Volkman, chief compliance officer for Clover Belt Credit Union, told the council she did not oppose the building itself but warned it could worsen traffic flow at First and Fulton and would reduce the credit union’s river view. Alder Killian delivered Volkman’s concerns and asked the city to pursue fixes before or during construction.

City staff member Mr. Lindman said the site-specific plan that follows a GDP approval will include closer review of the clubhouse driveway location and that the city will gather traffic counts and turning-movement data before considering changes to stop signs or intersection controls. Lindman said crews planned to place pneumatic counting tubes as soon as road conditions allow and to compare before- and after-construction counts to evaluate whether changes such as a four-way stop are warranted.

Developer Mark Lake of Wongard Partners described landscaping and three-dimensional grading intended to screen parked cars from pedestrians along the river. Lake said the proposal orients the building to preserve river views and lifts the parking area so “you’re not looking at cars; you’re looking at the landscaping” from the riverwalk.

Alders raised details they wanted addressed in the next steps. Alder Rasmussen emphasized that neighbors — particularly businesses that watch activity on the street through the day — provide valuable operational perspective and said detailed implementation plans should follow the GDP. Alder Lukens asked the developer to prioritize native plantings along the river to support pollinators; Lake said the firm uses native species where possible and will coordinate landscaping with neighbors.

The ordinance amendment will advance to the site-specific review and permitting stage. Council members and staff said they expect additional design and traffic mitigation measures to be addressed in that later review rather than in the GDP amendment itself.

Votes and procedural notes: the council approved the GDP amendment by a roll-call vote of 10-0. The motion on the floor (as recorded) followed the plan commission recommendation. The item had been removed from the consent agenda at the request of an alder to allow public questions and clarifications.

Provenance: Council discussion and the developer presentation appear in the meeting record beginning with the ordinance announcement and continuing through public and alder questions; the plan commission recommendation and the final vote are recorded later in the same segment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wausau City Council Meeting - 4/8/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Wausau Common Council voted unanimously on April 8 to amend the River Life general development plan to allow multifamily apartments and a clubhouse at 920 North First Street and 15 Fulton Street.","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},6085471,"Votes at a glance: Wausau Common Council actions, April 8, 2025",2128,1003000,3131000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2903176-b856d5e63459b5ab4743844e7dab37c4&start=1003&end=3131","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2903176-b856d5e63459b5ab4743844e7dab37c4/thumbnail_1003000.jpg","/articles/6085471/Wausau/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Votes-at-a-glance-Wausau-Common-Council-actions-April-8-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085471-2b2fce7136d6e8ef7126677ea0bbb32f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201606&Signature=RtwpcXeIqPEJqYq4fpXefyjCrttSM2DhmoHw-lIVQijKz1S1pLmFZwv9OHDwqN4C-n8rfKsLMgjmuwlFwJw9-Dug9dDS7wqQ72x0E-XmOwMzQrcCqRTCWR5IVAo4kZy6GBMoMeFo-xIEtv29CChNwD9P86HVzJ3uI5leJS8tjef9jTO4mesVs0H~yg287Lyq9-VjgiIdmSTEbEUUeYhWV15BqaNCqpez1R1jDqZZC~6uBx0tSuLUm~dMuhDe7PZ2tX95QYT92851NoRHNLUhQNgFwcwKaAaKXtQp4v-oND-Ob8CqWg0XcuVr5xFnGr0IZFWaQUW0y54-gbqAqReyRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wausau Common Council took the following recorded actions on April 8, 2025. Vote tallies below are the roll-call results recorded in the meeting transcript.

- Consent agenda (various items): Motion passed 10-0.
- Ordinance amendment, file 25-0416: Amend GDP for 920 N. First Street and 15 Fulton Street to allow multifamily apartment buildings and a clubhouse. Motion (per plan commission recommendation) moved Rasmuson, second Lukens. Vote: 10-0. Note: Item was pulled from consent for discussion.
- Resolution, file 25-0415 (Judicial Privacy Act policy): Approved 10-0. Note: Council adopted an internal policy to process Judicial Privacy Act requests following the state act that amended Wis. Stat. 19.36 by adding a sub. 11 carve-out for certain judicial officers; staff said the act took effect April 1 and the office has not yet received requests.
- Resolution, file 25-0414 (Parks): Approve lease of River Life Park concession building to CMA Wausau LLC for seasonal food/ice-cream concessions. Motion from Watson, second from Neil. Vote: 10-0. Note: Staff will correct a lease-term drafting error (end date should read 10/31/2026).
- Tavern entertainment license change, file 25-0108: Approved 10-0 (per public health and safety committee recommendation).
- Parking fee suspension, file 25-0419: Approve suspension of hourly parking fees in Ramp 3 (former JCPenney ramp) during initial phases of downtown construction (approx. April 14–July 3, 2025). Motion from Watson, second from Lukens. Vote: 10-0. Note: Amended to include refund capacity for existing permit holders.
- Joint HR/Finance resolution, file 25-0420: Create shelter lead and shelter advocate positions with job descriptions, pay scales and related budget modifications. Motion from Tierney, second from Rasmussen. Vote: 10-0.
- Mayoral communications: A point of order challenged the mayor’s announcement about lead service line replacement. The chair overruled the point of order, the ruling was appealed, and the mayor pulled the pending communication item for later consideration. No council action on the content occurred at this meeting.

All recorded council motions and roll-call votes during the meeting that had outcomes are included above. Where the mover/second were recorded in the transcript they are shown; where not recorded, the motion and the vote tally are reported as in the official proceedings.","Summary of formal votes and motions recorded during the April 8 Wausau Common Council meeting, including ordinance and resolution file numbers, outcomes, and key notes.",{"_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},6085476,"Council approves River Life Park seasonal concession lease; operator outlines menu and schedule",311,2531000,2842000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2903176-b856d5e63459b5ab4743844e7dab37c4&start=2531&end=2842","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2903176-b856d5e63459b5ab4743844e7dab37c4/thumbnail_2531000.jpg","/articles/6085476/Wausau/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Council-approves-River-Life-Park-seasonal-concession-lease-operator-outlines-menu-and-schedule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085476-d39ed69502ecb54fe1053631243a0ff5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201606&Signature=YZ6~RWKBOBNHI71nkdbfy001ZWk8-l5~S~UeErPnW0iKpPcoC0S7SKGWAjG5p~KHyGDpijI5w-yql8QRaX~4gV3RRecuwpnhne4yVhISlVTALJ5-8pZ5~QijXmyv0Mp0O0oLVDd8RU8vCfj4jDSkqpKNmT7D4spZa4zBNPyme-yOS83Yxfi6jUwxLVB7hs-CDu4IF1cijhewvJLsPEx9YGfbukJs2bvAKNgdy4UxytTlRE3sXAcXI6490gNhzwOdl~FvmYKdEaWFsAMo9wCNfJaWWoLJWd49VB-YcwpWFVzup2iBNWgcdwSEyuvh4zyrY0XDgTtT5WxWarEcIZJWfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Common Council voted 10-0 on April 8 to approve a Parks Department resolution (file 25-0414) leasing the River Life Park concession building to CMA Wausau LLC for seasonal operation of soft-serve ice cream and quick-serve food items.

Dylan Allwin, who identified himself as the prospective operator and said he runs a family entertainment business called Sawmill Venture Park in Rothschild, told the council the operation would focus on fast food concessions and create additional summer hours for local staff. Allwin said the initial summer menu will feature soft-serve ice cream, shakes, and the same pizza recipe the operator uses at the Sawmill venue; he said other items could be added later.

Alder Martins noticed a drafting error in the lease's term: the packet listed an initial term ending 10/31/2025 but it should have read 10/31/2026. City staff acknowledged the drafting oversight and said the date will be corrected before signing. The council asked for the correction and then approved the lease. Alders also expressed support for additional recreational activity downtown.

The motion to approve the lease was moved and seconded (motion from Watson, second from Neil) and carried on a vote of 10-0.

Provenance: The operator introduced himself and answered alder questions during the parks item; the committee had recommended the lease prior to council action.","CMA Wausau LLC will operate a seasonal ice-cream and quick-serve concession at River Life Park after the council approved the lease; the operator said the initial menu will include soft-serve ice cream and pizza and the city will correct a lease-term typo before signing.",{"_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},6085481,"Wausau council creates temporary shelter lead and advocate posts to cover service gap",462,3111000,3573000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2903176-b856d5e63459b5ab4743844e7dab37c4&start=3111&end=3573","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2903176-b856d5e63459b5ab4743844e7dab37c4/thumbnail_3111000.jpg","/articles/6085481/Wausau/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Wausau-council-creates-temporary-shelter-lead-and-advocate-posts-to-cover-service-gap","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085481-7f5309ecebd357bf065a920b2cd2ec1b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201606&Signature=KXBRnzl1~b2gOp~OZemYPugbiBnrs~OAn~l4VxXWfRJwpCHO6XGUTtn7nhgEI-Kj0zeh0AolDhiHjkKxeCawn9yY18CEPENjVoM8honOR~K0ttMJzgCrX4t868GEaThZDa6SbKRrt~~3zB5wgWUD85u1SPX4F0HjTTc1b028dvfVa3EcPktL~P8z8GXTZ9puAfD1htz759pHgG05cbcog~xXHFSlI4F9C7ZOVf5MMZcWFoMZs-xKiTshgYuAWeXq85iOcCMHozgC5mFYcsS620o1ISNSAG-4yLl~Ml7jqGXwE0EkkyS5Q8kRnUq73caZzHi7O~XFll11paaxCIUVBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wausau Common Council on April 8 approved a joint HR and finance resolution (file 25-0420) creating two positions — a shelter lead and a shelter advocate — plus job descriptions, pay scales and related budget modifications. The measure passed by a 10-0 roll-call vote after committee approvals.

Alders and Police Chief Barnes said the positions are intended to fill an anticipated gap in contract shelter services beginning May 1 and to provide nightly shelter capacity through the summer months while the community pursues longer-term strategies. The council record shows HR approved the positions 5-0 and finance approved them 4-0.

Police Chief Barnes told the council the city will rely on community partners and volunteers to operate the temporary shelter and that the police department and HR staff would lead initial implementation. Barnes said the city will call meetings of faith-based groups, past volunteers and service providers in the coming week to coordinate food, volunteers, and on-site services. He said staff submitted a conditional-use permit application as part of the near-term preparations.

Alders who spoke praised the fast work by staff and urged the community to volunteer. Alder Rasmussen said the measure “will fill that void” between May 1 and the winter-season shelter program, and Alder Tierney thanked staff for quickly assembling the plan and asked residents to help.

The resolution was moved by Alder Tierney and seconded by Alder Rasmussen and passed 10-0. Council members described the positions as a temporary measure whose implementation will involve coordination with community partners, volunteers, and other providers.

Provenance: Committee approvals and the police chief’s remarks about volunteer and partner coordination are recorded in the meeting transcript; the council took final action at this session.","A joint HR and finance resolution authorizes two temporary city positions — a shelter lead and shelter advocate — plus corresponding pay scales and budget changes to cover a gap in contracted shelter services starting May 1.",{"_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},6085487,"Council approves free JCPenney ramp parking during April–July downtown reconstruction",2520,622000,3142000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2903176-b856d5e63459b5ab4743844e7dab37c4&start=622&end=3142","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2903176-b856d5e63459b5ab4743844e7dab37c4/thumbnail_622000.jpg","/articles/6085487/Wausau/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Council-approves-free-JCPenney-ramp-parking-during-AprilJuly-downtown-reconstruction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085487-169559ec01de0695d8c0607a99309a7b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201606&Signature=gp30fj7nCFKVsmwisJ7zpbrw4fMgn4icj5rY2gGNGe8uWewi4O-X-KDQBGSC0ww8s5y0EVkEShgoHTk2IQnMsA0SS740wQ1phkW~0Lu-Efa3YXPzIebvBi7HbR2SIEU-9fTqHnI9tqhk7PUx1L~YU6LvGyYme9P7CFAmPK-6a7q5P3VaMOX-GfFfxWwTh5ZbZaFoc6jz0gfrkca2trInjsH8GbIvYxdme8PENK7fH2LCnuDO0ZyxDLFOT7VLr1nFASgmgySrruWCcSfgO88uFM~48VEVur2WkeWZ4a5Vq5Bykwaoju~IIysTQjIoGUF6L-0HOo1GGR-wQqlMiu3M7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wausau Common Council unanimously approved a resolution on April 8 to suspend hourly parking fees in Ramp 3 (the former JCPenney parking ramp) during downtown street reconstruction beginning April 14. The resolution (file 25-0419) passed 10-0 following discussion about coordination with downtown businesses and marketing the temporary change to visitors.

Kelly Walk, executive director of the Wausau River District (Wausau’s Main Street America program), urged the council to open the JCPenney ramp for free public use during the first three phases of the Foundry construction, scheduled approximately April 14 through July 3, 2025. Walk said the construction will close primary corridors and that free ramp access would reduce confusion, keep foot traffic moving, and help downtown businesses avoid revenue loss during the most disruptive weeks.

Business owner Brian Fox of Magnolia’s Open Bath also told the council that parking challenges have kept some customers away from downtown since the mall demolition and that free access to the nearby ramp would help maintain customer visits during construction.

Council members and staff said the city will work with business leaders on simple directional materials and marketing to guide visitors from the ramp to Third Street businesses. Councilors noted a late amendment to the resolution that added a refund provision for existing permit holders affected by the temporary suspension.

The resolution was moved and seconded (motion from Watson, second from Lukens) and carried on a roll-call vote of 10-0.

Provenance: Public comments urging action and the subsequent finance committee recommendation and council vote are recorded in the meeting transcript; the item was described in committee as amended to add a refund mechanism for existing permit holders.","The Common Council approved a resolution to suspend hourly fees in Ramp 3 (former JCPenney ramp) during the first three phases of the Foundry downtown construction, aiming to preserve downtown foot traffic and support small businesses.","actionData","errors"]

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