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The proclamation, as read, referenced the council's 2007 resolution making inclusiveness a priority, and described Pride Month as an opportunity to \"support, recognize, and celebrate the contributions and diversity of the LGBTQI members of our community.\" The proclamation directs that the flag be flown at City Hall during June as a sign of the city's commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

The proclamation was entered into the record and no formal vote was required; it was read during the mayoral/good news announcements portion of the meeting.

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Downing said the theme emphasizes moving beyond recognition toward activities that support mental health well-being.

The council did not take formal legislative action on the recognition; the remark was a councilmember acknowledgement during the announcements portion of the meeting.

","Councilmember Downing used the public comment/announcements portion to recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month and encouraged residents to turn awareness into action.",{"_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},6225411,"Resident tells council draining of Lake Louise killed turtles, urges caution over dam removal",114,467000,581000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3537058-7610cad2a162bebe3f41b48aeebc0254&start=467&end=581","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3537058-7610cad2a162bebe3f41b48aeebc0254/thumbnail_467000.jpg","/articles/6225411/River-Falls/Pierce-County/Wisconsin/Resident-tells-council-draining-of-Lake-Louise-killed-turtles-urges-caution-over-dam-removal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225411-fe7699883b115e1ec7b66871d98a7780/orig.mp4?Expires=1775392326&Signature=nP2hlLsr~hqgOuGMAs6HWZtLWKklFj0-fv~35Ch6l1Fcd26GoIYMKVM2BiG9jko7X4TT2K2y6Ic-5ZoBspxEb90DPdTjxLJepp7~1JI8MMR3xBDhVLDSKAvnKeVaWR-wy9QwKMgLAV2QLPk5DUDacoo4HJ5ChxaAXuM97jIUmINoPe3GBRYbV1kYwjYx-DDzLi34wsgpOvPkvphfR7Z5P6cq0YqxupbMjkfi6De5Jj3R0ydveavGeZmtWgeuz7xLWGiDRww76bDfSlqeb3JfgwesUdC~ocJrEvlbGVI2TQ4zEBvRSStpckhnSFs0n9SRojfn4wtahfyOuL3zYqGZOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","William Hanson of N 8723 1020 Fifth Street addressed the council during the public comment period to urge the council to consider environmental impacts as the city weighs future actions involving local dams and lakes.

Hanson said Turtle Month runs from Earth Day to World Turtle Day and asked the council to \"consider some Lake Louise history.\" He told the council that on June 29, 2020, the area experienced an \"extremely heavy rainstorm\" and that on Oct. 4, 2020, \"the city chose to drain Lake Louise,\" saying the dam's six-foot waste gate was opened and \"Lake Louise was destroyed.\" Hanson asserted that turtles that overwinter in lake bottoms were trapped and suffocated when the lake was drained and said the council should \"consider our past and future actions and their impact on all of the fellow residents\" as it makes decisions about water and dam projects.

Hanson framed his remarks as appeal for the council to \"do better in the future.\" The council did not take action on the remarks during the meeting; the comments were delivered in the public comment period and recorded in the meeting minutes.

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Clerk White asked each new agent the same three questions in open session. Addressing the two new agents named Dwayne and Natalie, she asked whether they understood the role of an agent, whether they possessed a responsible server certificate and whether they understood that \"if an alcohol related violation occurs and even if you're not there, you're the one at fault.\" Both said yes. Clerk White said, \"Thank you. That's all I have for that.\" (transcript excerpt)

The council removed Bo John's from the renewal list after the clerk noted the agent was not in attendance. For the motion to grant renewal of the combination Class A liquor and Class A beer licenses the motion was made and seconded (mover Downing, second Bierstead), and councilmember Carroll abstained because of an employer conflict; the chair then called for the ayes and the motion passed.

Subsequent motions to renew combination Class B liquor and beer licenses and class B beer licenses were also moved, seconded and carried, with no recorded opposition.

Clerk White emphasized the contingent nature of renewals: approvals were \"contingent that all licensing requirements are met at the time of issuance.\" The council did not debate changes to licensing rules during the hearing.

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Salinger said the district was created on July 26, 1994, covers about 311 acres and that the current assessed value of property in the district is roughly $31,600,000, up from about $467,000 when it was created. \"To date, we've brought in a little over $19,000,000 in total tax increment revenue,\" Salinger said. He said about $14,800,000 has been spent on project costs and debt service and roughly $2,200,000 has been transferred to the general fund, including repayment of a general fund advance of about $1,550,000.

Salinger told the council the district remained active as of Jan. 1, 2025, and that the city will collect tax increment revenue one last time in 2026 (for the 2025 tax year) and make a one-time transfer to the housing reserve fund to support affordable housing before closing the district. He described a one-year extension the council approved the prior year under a statutory provision allowing TID extensions for affordable housing opportunities.

After Salinger's presentation the council moved and seconded a resolution to terminate the district. Council members voted in favor; the chair called the vote \"Aye\" with no opposition and the motion passed.

Salinger outlined next steps: the council-approved resolution to terminate the district will be followed by a final accounting prepared by a CPA and submitted to the state within one year of termination, and the district's value will be returned to the city tax roll effective Jan. 1, 2026.

The council did not discuss alternative actions during the vote; Salinger answered council questions about chronology and the district's finances before the motion.

","The City Council approved a resolution to terminate Tax Increment District (TID) No. 5, which finance staff said will allow the district's value to return to the general tax roll and support a one-time transfer to a housing reserve fund for affordable housing.","actionData","errors"]

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