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A public speaker, Sandy Kelch, urged the committee not to use public funds for an organization she said \"openly discriminates against LGBTQ individuals,\" and warned about risks of religious coercion. Chief Barnes (Police Chief) described the operational need for shelter services and said the city published two request-for-proposal (RFP) rounds; the first yielded a response that did not meet the requested shelter-service scope and the second yielded a single responsive proposal from Bridge Street Mission. The chief said portions of Bridge Street Mission’s full proposal — including some financial elements — were omitted from the public packet because those items would be negotiable in a contract and staff recommended discussing them in closed session so as not to \"handcuff the city in negotiations.\"

Chief Barnes and proponents described the operational capacity and services Bridge Street Mission proposed: Bridge Street Mission has a large facility with an architect’s diagram in the proposal showing about 8,200 square feet available for build-out; staff contrasted that with Catholic Charities’ roughly 3,000-square-foot facility that provides 30 beds with 10 overflow. Chief Barnes reported that a church basement used for interim shelter recently served 54 individuals on one night. Bridge Street Mission said it would not ask the city to fund the construction of showers and sleeping areas; the proposal envisions using community donations for facility build-out and operating a day center open to all without restrictions.

Committee members pressed staff on non-discrimination assurances for shelter beds, volunteer and staff policies, and whether volunteers would be required to adhere to Bridge Street Mission’s faith-based staffing standards. The chief stated the RFP and any contract would require nondiscrimination for shelter beds and services. Bridge Street Mission’s director described a tiered volunteer system: informal, short-term volunteers (for example, groups serving meals) are not screened for faith or lifestyle, while volunteers with leadership responsibilities or frequent client contact are subject to higher screening and, for those roles, the organization asks for volunteers who align with its faith-based approach.

Committee members also discussed timeline and county partnership: police-run interim shelter operations were planned through Dec. 31, 2025, and members stressed the need for a plan before that date. Staff said the city and Marathon County are working on a strategic plan due in early 2026 and that the city and county have begun financial partnership for current interim shelter operations. The committee debated whether the city should require third‑party assurances about non‑discrimination for staff and volunteers before contracting.

Alder Henke moved to convene a closed session \"pursuant to chapter 19, subsection 85, sub. 1(b) of the Wisconsin statutes\" to deliberate negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business; Alder Tierney seconded. The motion passed on a roll‑call vote with aye votes recorded and the committee moved to closed session. Staff said budget and negotiating items would be discussed in closed session and that, if the committee provided direction, staff would return with a contract for committee and council consideration (staff indicated council action was expected July 9 if negotiations proceeded on the committee’s direction).

Less critical details: Bridge Street Mission stated it operates a men’s transitional recovery program and a planned women’s facility, a commercial kitchen and day-center services; the mission reported 177 volunteers providing more than 10,000 hours last year across services.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wausau Finance Committee Meeting Pt.1 - 6/24/2025","oneSentenceSummary","After public comment and a lengthy discussion about inclusivity, capacity and volunteer policies, the finance committee voted to enter a closed session to negotiate contract terms with Bridge Street Mission for a proposed year‑round emergency shelter at 325 North First 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},6187552,"Wausau approves contingent sale of ladder truck 2 and contingent purchase of demo replacement",238,1326000,1564000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5068960-35f9163c14f79533eba19163f7fcd692&start=1326&end=1564","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5068960-35f9163c14f79533eba19163f7fcd692/thumbnail_1326000.jpg","/articles/6187552/Wausau/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Wausau-approves-contingent-sale-of-ladder-truck-2-and-contingent-purchase-of-demo-replacement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187552-7e5710aa8546ba1ca026f1bd3c51101b/orig.mp4?Expires=1773651075&Signature=Fh8OUWJQ2moX4VghHVycMdirqeMqh6gQ8gvXx1PnsFvilVEFzSSODqcEZ4UfUJy~atudKBECKaJg84TpfnmGkzyrRa6PbBrbRcniORcorklrFwcDilLtiJKYWwxI98Rm9LWpD0Rs2q66x9yfOSU2dvo6fO-IUJxbsObZ64kXc65Re5K5nnYTfAtIwI90TNl~VItm~BLyoPVR1IfPd0lG0pI-R6BZAbqRL7m8OqwPXbCWxyL4uvCpJtsmzxzeZ0pQbvB3CDs-ZA51MlhTZ5c0UbXm0HagXNjjWJZQsMR2b~ZMmVKeA9uiTuOeeDPNgaYDLa~wVlslG48i6AjLdBGvOA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wausau Finance Committee on June 24 approved a contingent sale of Fire Department Ladder Truck 2 and authorized a contingent sole-source purchase of a demo replacement truck, with both actions conditioned on the buyer completing the purchase.

Fire Chief Jeremy Kopp told the committee the truck sale to a buyer in Osceola, Wisconsin, was expected to close Friday and that the buyer had requested and received certain repairs and detailing. The sale price discussed in open session was $1,100,000; a five-percent broker fee of $55,000 to Brinley was also noted. Chief Kopp described plans to ship the truck after final inspection and to use sale proceeds to help fund the replacement purchase.

Chief Kopp described the replacement as a demo model priced at $1,288,022, which exceeded estimated sale proceeds by roughly $188,000. The committee discussed using GEMT (Medicaid reimbursement) funds and the incoming sale proceeds so the transaction would be budget neutral. Chief Kopp said the demo vehicle is \"like new\" and staff described the purchase as contingent on receiving the sale proceeds.

Alder Henke moved to approve the sale contingent on closing; Alder Gisselman seconded and the committee approved the contingent sale by voice vote. Alder Henke then moved to approve the sole-source purchase and budget modification for the replacement ladder truck contingent on the sale; Alder Tierney seconded and the motion carried. Committee members noted that if the sale failed, \"everything is back to the drawing board,\" and the purchases and associated budget moves would be re-evaluated.

Less critical details: staff said work done by the buyer on requested items included generator warranty work, lights, cleaning and detailing, and reattachment of ladder-related components for shipment.","The Finance Committee approved the contingent sale of Wausau Fire Department Ladder Truck 2 and approved a sole-source purchase of a demo replacement, with both actions contingent on successful closing of the sale.",{"_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},6187558,"Finance committee approves reclassification and retroactive pay for selected assessment department jobs",401,603000,1004000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5068960-35f9163c14f79533eba19163f7fcd692&start=603&end=1004","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5068960-35f9163c14f79533eba19163f7fcd692/thumbnail_603000.jpg","/articles/6187558/Wausau/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Finance-committee-approves-reclassification-and-retroactive-pay-for-selected-assessment-department-jobs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187558-59e95813632f2e4e4d550df05673caf4/orig.mp4?Expires=1773651075&Signature=YkO2lqmaFAmPqP6FbuK-F2YJbn5gBTZK66nWZ-xAWKeHm5Tpevbvxq-SSILYfAWKf8Wp-dz0F9~4i7KHQRdBi4zPEb92ylOKTUZkpnzqvWl10nDUL~96Lslrz5Upjmq8D8RZAVGTopHQ-TnBP4lIDRQUGFS5lO~TgMs9qcBIFB7gt6Ti8ghAqQfA2Oc9XzE8zdn0Y3kQO8HPCIWhG8kfoJ7x6T8M9ymz88cqZLiS2ZAbUGaqO5XlW-s~P0q-KRipNG5t6oI4XaVnftunoZjT-i9AvOiwuRpd9fk1uBQhVHXiyRZGGSPDuQdqlSWCJub6pUIOzEj85fT3qUtJEa2GUw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wausau Finance Committee on June 24 approved a reclassification of selected positions in the city assessment department, including retroactive pay to Jan. 1, 2025, after discussion on comparability and conflict-of-interest concerns.

City human-resources staff presented a comparative table of salary ranges from other municipalities and said the data was collected over time, with dates noted for each comparator. The HR director told the committee the reclassification aims to align internal equity within current grade structures while recognizing that a comprehensive total-compensation study would be a larger future project.

Alder comments stressed that comparing salary data from cities such as Janesville or Madison may not be \"apples to apples\" with Wausau and suggested that better comparators would be cities closer in size and region (for example, Stevens Point, Eau Claire, Appleton). The HR director said internal equity was considered in the recommendation and that the change would make employees \"whole with respect to their peers.\" The HR director confirmed the reclassifications would be retroactive to Jan. 1, 2025.

The committee also discussed conflict-of-interest concerns raised in HR committee about performing compensation work in-house when the affected department has close relationships with HR; several members recommended using an independent third party for future compensation work to avoid perceptions of favoritism. One committee member said she would support drafting a policy requiring third-party assistance for similar future reviews.

The packet included a cost-savings report noting an embedded savings of $45,006.26 in the 2025 budget related to the open role that followed the prior incumbent’s departure; the total budget implication cited in discussion was $54,006.62. Alder Tierney moved and Alder Henke seconded the reclassification; the motion passed with one recorded no vote by Alder Gisselman.

Less critical details: committee members agreed a broader compensation study would be more meaningful in the future and encouraged staff to match comparators to Wausau’s size and cost-of-living.","The Finance Committee approved reclassification of selected jobs in the City of Wausau assessment department, with retroactive pay to Jan. 1, 2025; committee members noted internal equity concerns and recommended future third-party compensation studies.",{"_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},6187563,"Wausau finance committee approves short-term budget shift to cover airport furnishings and apron work",386,205000,591000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5068960-35f9163c14f79533eba19163f7fcd692&start=205&end=591","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5068960-35f9163c14f79533eba19163f7fcd692/thumbnail_205000.jpg","/articles/6187563/Wausau/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Wausau-finance-committee-approves-short-term-budget-shift-to-cover-airport-furnishings-and-apron-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187563-29db0789dfa81ee5a39657374e68964e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773651075&Signature=KqILGxgGH2Pnh222G~LlnDUhj77C84wREQRkUt7lSIw8xdntAv5UCTpGHbd3GAToZ0iHRLC6uP5yFvhCrbPwuuZL8TQDsFUJa-xP0ovDUDs96q~Gk4-CCqu8PaJGp740wg00xD8Y7U28UP~-3KBPSVP2E0z5rVd6uW49YeVYs2T6uXYTj6yRbRuw4xK39Te4gq3jNTfRJeaHqRMUGY5qxGGEZddjn0TsL~rfAMkc-zu7QRIEUDcySrs3wKWC6nVWDfBtqeBj5z-~CH8~OR4NRtP7-jRdQNhN-pSSXWafItbY47XfS9EZkW~ol7bpejwow0XssJYYqd3yPY~DCfFu8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wausau Finance Committee on June 24 approved a temporary budget modification to cover shortfalls for two Wausau Downtown Airport capital projects: $37,000 for terminal furnishings and about $37,400 for airport apron work.

Committee members said the measure avoids capital borrowing by drawing on local-share funds currently assigned to a runway design project and anticipated reimbursements from the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics.

City staff said the terminal furnishing need arose after project scope and eligible reimbursements were clarified during the design and funding review. \"There's two issues going on with the airport's capital projects. One is the terminal building — furnishings were overlooked and so they are looking for $37,000 to complete that project,\" a city staff member said. The apron shortfall was described as $37,400 and attributed partly to sections of work that were ineligible for federal or state funding and additional pavement work for the Jones hangar.

Carl Kemper of Becker Hoppe Associates told the committee the $80,666.40 local-share allocation for the 1331 runway reconstruction covers design work spanning 2025–26 and that only a portion of that budgeted amount is likely available this year. Staff described a funding plan that would temporarily use part of the $80,666.40 for the furnishings and apron shortfalls and then replenish that runway-design account when state or federal reallocations (about $90,000) become available later in the year.

Alder Gisselman moved and Alder Tierney seconded a motion to use a combination of the $80,666.40 already budgeted for the 1331 runway reconstruction and expected Bureau of Aeronautics funds to cover the terminal furnishings and apron work. Committee members approved the motion by voice vote.

Committee discussion noted an option to increase capital borrowing if the anticipated reimbursements did not arrive on the expected schedule, but members favored using the internal capital allocation and the expected BOA reimbursements to avoid borrowing.

The committee recorded no roll-call objections and the item will proceed to council as required for final authorization.

Less critical details: the committee described the terminal furnishings as lobby/lounge furniture (desks, tables, chairs) and said staff solicited interior-decorator bids that lowered the proposed furnishing cost relative to earlier $90,000 estimates.","The city’s finance committee approved using existing capital-local-share funds and anticipated state reallocations to cover a $74,400 shortfall for airport terminal furnishings and apron work, avoiding borrowing for the projects.","actionData","errors"]

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