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Captain Pauls reported no notable incidents beyond routine activity and said many incident calls for the month were generated by bar staff — a behavior he praised as proactive because it helps avoid escalation. He noted Hiawatha had a second violation for employing an unlicensed bartender; the owner reported all employees are now licensed and the noncompliant employee no longer works there.

Paul and other staff described five short videos filmed with local tavern operators that cover topics such as identifying fake IDs, dealing with escalating behavior and basic medical response. Tavern League board member Matt Brewer told the committee the tavern association is eager to use the videos for staff training and suggested the videos could also be distributed with picnic/event permits to educate servers at temporary events.

Committee members indicated they would like to view one or two of the videos at a future meeting and supported distribution through the tavern association and licensing channels. No formal action was recorded beyond placing the tavern report on file and agreeing to show the videos for committee review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wausau Public Health and Safety Committee Meeting - 9/15/25","oneSentenceSummary","Captain Pauls reported routine tavern activity and compliance checks; police and tavern association collaborated on five short training videos for tavern staff and event servers, which the committee agreed to review and consider distributing.","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},6463491,"Committee approves code change tripling retroactive electrical permit fee",100,3510000,3610000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5785492-261b868e0abbf0ff4ab5ec53514e0e41&start=3510&end=3610","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5785492-261b868e0abbf0ff4ab5ec53514e0e41/thumbnail_3510000.jpg","/articles/6463491/Wausau/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Committee-approves-code-change-tripling-retroactive-electrical-permit-fee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6463491-8cbb10e25c97a1310817eb8b34372b65/orig.mp4?Expires=1776574578&Signature=Y4ldDIEJSV1-0veOTHJp6341ZGQtf2~jluonzWWevimlB0pnUE8XS8VPG9YuDdjx1Dd1Ac6JPjyCK2e4VcSMrk4RbiL6XjmLkg2ETZuAVaFDBcJNDDgZZY4Nesi0Th-6gauHYAKNfH2GqoQfUqQ5Sy~VJZeNW~RxSChzJz2krEPNbYKXS28Om5jyPka~ca5aCAa8Ii26viaylHadLrB2n1DyKSumOp-eWMkwFexAw5vP9O9Eu8KpvlWlirTdgVf-T7AN06NGmmw6EOCvF0S39wLlYe1AEa99il-S0GOvG0On1908U6jeU-7H49gyzY5hKHAGkQIqvdYxRxiM3PfhfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wausau Public Health and Safety Committee on Sept. 15 approved an amendment to Wausau Municipal Code section 18.05.06 that increases the penalty for working without an electrical permit by changing the retroactive fee from double to triple the standard permit amount.

Committee members described the change as a housekeeping update to clarify penalties for retroactive permit issuance. The motion to approve the adjustment was made by Watson and seconded by Lukens and carried on a voice vote with no recorded opposition.

The change will be processed through the city’s legislative steps for ordinance amendments and reflected in permit fee schedules; staff said the intent is to encourage compliance with permit requirements and to streamline retroactive‑permit administration.

The committee placed the amendment on file following approval.","The committee approved amending Wausau Municipal Code section 18.05.06 to triple the fee for working without an electrical permit and to require retroactive permit fees at the higher rate.",{"_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},6463495,"Committee reviews code enforcement process, asks staff to study urban animal‑feeding rules after residents report rats and deer feeding",675,1830000,2505000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5785492-261b868e0abbf0ff4ab5ec53514e0e41&start=1830&end=2505","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5785492-261b868e0abbf0ff4ab5ec53514e0e41/thumbnail_1830000.jpg","/articles/6463495/Wausau/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Committee-reviews-code-enforcement-process-asks-staff-to-study-urban-animalfeeding-rules-after-residents-report-rats-and-deer-feeding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6463495-1c4080a15e3ba1c9835f99c660e8c49d/orig.mp4?Expires=1776574578&Signature=JkMR~qaxeJKAwLr2PO-~xTjBGJ8ESZks4LMWXg0PwR4EUNGDsyCpdOdmQh~~NO93gBO6pua2ilsJLviK~SkvoSoX~KxyhQnvAIT11vTFd1GfWAxYO5uLZq9gnm70sYPr717YSLd7mnoK~zqUHK0a3O9tX~7IcfeZkojzI8jXGt7dVpppCywo6bUT8R9MLwwVgzESK5KW5U3CTvOzCSIqTRgNDPydn77qXyXEP~2IQzCcYG0w5tySlI3phciddIzKprbp0mz6qFmqbTsa2-XiX2jack-KCSMhiCTSH5uAnfNRH60nQob1AVd2zLdlZoFcTle1SarV8Ffu5kF0HwtNYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wausau’s inspection staff reviewed the city’s property code‑enforcement process on Sept. 15 and the Public Health and Safety Committee asked staff to review animal‑feeding regulations following resident reports that ground feeding of deer has led to a rat problem in parts of the city.

Bill, an inspection staff member, told the committee that the most common violations are tall grass, exterior yard conditions and vehicles; staff now use a software system to log complaints, automatically workflow inspections and send standardized notice letters. Bill said about 97% of cases are inspected within two days of complaint intake and that the office issues roughly 5,000 letters a year, with most cases self‑correcting after the first notice. He said the office issued about 360 citations last year, and 14 summons/complaints; raze orders occur roughly three to four times per year.

Committee members said residents frequently assume the city can quickly abate property problems; staff emphasized that formal abatement of major structural problems or salvage vehicles often requires circuit court authority and is a much longer process than a municipal citation. Bill described the typical workflow: complaint intake, an inspector visit and a written notice with a five‑day compliance period (mail time can add several days), reinspection and then a second notice and citation if noncompliant.

During public discussion, Committee member Becky raised a sustained problem in the Riverview neighborhood where residents reported people placing buckets of grain on the ground to feed deer; she said the feeding has coincided with an increase in rats and that some homeowners reported spending $5,000–$10,000 to remediate foundation infestations. The committee reported DNR contact and prior court cases involving feeding. Staff and elected members said there may be a policy gap between state DNR enforcement and local municipal authority for urban feeding situations.

The committee asked staff to review Wausau’s current urban‑feeding ordinance and related enforcement tools, and to return with recommended code changes if necessary. Members discussed options such as limiting ground feeding, restricting feeding to raised feeders or expanding an existing urban‑feeding ban to cover additional species. The committee asked staff to bring back a focused agenda item in the coming months so policies can be in place before spring when visibility of outdoor violations typically increases.

The presentation also covered education and outreach: staff said they distribute informational packets, meet with landlords and apartment associations and try to keep enforcement nonconfrontational. Committee members emphasized the role of neighborhood reporting and asked residents to provide specific addresses when filing complaints to help inspectors access rear yards and alleys for evidence.

The committee agreed by consensus to direct staff to research the urban‑feeding rules, identify any enforcement gaps, and prepare recommended code amendments or policy options for a future meeting.","Staff described Wausau’s code‑enforcement workflow, inspection timelines and typical outcomes; the committee directed staff to review local animal‑feeding rules after residents reported deer feeding and a resulting rat problem in Riverview and other neighborhoods.",{"_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},6463500,"Committee recommends Harter’s for refuse and recycling; favors seven‑year contract to send to finance",951,773000,1724000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5785492-261b868e0abbf0ff4ab5ec53514e0e41&start=773&end=1724","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5785492-261b868e0abbf0ff4ab5ec53514e0e41/thumbnail_773000.jpg","/articles/6463500/Wausau/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Committee-recommends-Harters-for-refuse-and-recycling-favors-sevenyear-contract-to-send-to-finance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6463500-a259aa2313fe1cec0defad8fdff48a49/orig.mp4?Expires=1776574578&Signature=QEjmczoXAqWJDAN~OuzAo5p0cldmokztNNxpuNVKrmTbvkc4Gg3eGQeOi0n7yh1o7oWPIiEd~4vYu07EETkJEYXN221jE0BVqRuyysjQFuk1ygI4yJxOiffaGdwxpIrNVvIA2FGhxq9g28HQI2LDy7oMTR6zdXFyJEvdLglMXUzAhZj4pLp9o6LPKwYI2ggeuJotDio597xzzCDyc68XAitpgCKkBxJcdRX3W4g3vuDuEgPD4EFGPD9fvJ7~KG5jNJrN2QH-zDU9CvWGnKJLK82NNLrVGx4X7KTR3DkjxKfhQRbwhgejzuVo~BmfX5Qy6~t5jfZ-GAhiSdZ1IwpW-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wausau Public Health and Safety Committee on Sept. 15 recommended that the Finance Committee develop a contract with Harter’s for curbside refuse and recycling service, selecting a seven‑year term.

Mary Ann, the staff member who led the city’s request for proposals, told the committee the city received two proposals — Harter’s and Waste Management — and that GFL declined to bid. Harter’s submitted the low proposal at $11.50 per household per month, broken down as $7.65 for refuse and $3.85 for recycling, compared with the city’s expiring contract rate of $8.29 per household. Mary Ann said the existing contract expires March 31, 2026, and noted the RFP used the same automated carted collection system the city uses now.

The recommendation matters because refuse and recycling contract terms directly affect household fees, the municipal budget and service continuity for residents. Committee members discussed the tradeoff between locking in a longer term for price predictability and keeping flexibility to adopt new services such as curbside composting or other service changes.

Mary Ann told the committee that Harter’s had offered 7‑ and 10‑year proposals; the committee discussed the benefit of price‑stability over longer terms versus the desire to remain flexible to change services as sustainability options evolve. Committee member Watson moved to recommend a seven‑year contract with Harter’s; Lukens seconded. The committee voted unanimously to send a recommendation for a seven‑year commitment with Harter’s to the Finance Committee for incorporation into the 2026 budget process.

Mary Ann provided additional contract context: the city’s total annual charge for the current contract is about $1.4 million; when the automated carted collection was first negotiated in 2015, she said the city had been paying approximately $1.8 million, illustrating how the system reduced costs previously. She also outlined potential price adjustments in the proposals: Harter’s proposed CPI adjustments and a fuel price adjustment if diesel exceeds $4 per gallon; Waste Management’s proposal included CPI and a landfill increase provision.

Committee members asked about alternate services, including curbside composting and whether a future move from levy funding to a flat per-household charge merits discussion in Finance. Mary Ann said Harter’s indicated willingness to consider pilot curbside composting if demand exists, but that curbside composting would likely be offered as a private subscription or pilot before any citywide change. The committee’s motion asked Finance to prepare contract language and budget lines for a seven‑year contract and to consider implementation timing so that any vendor change would occur after winter and outside holiday cart delivery season.

Next steps: Finance will evaluate the recommendation and draft contract language and budget adjustments for the 2026 fiscal plan. The committee’s recommendation included asking Finance to weigh whether trash fees should remain on the levy or move to a per-household charge in later budget discussions.","City staff recommended Harter’s as low bidder for refuse and recycling collection; the committee voted to recommend a seven‑year contract to the Finance Committee, citing predictability and service continuity.",{"_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},6463505,"Wausau committee approves multiple license requests, grants 90-day extension for Truly’s eatery",149,141000,290000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5785492-261b868e0abbf0ff4ab5ec53514e0e41&start=141&end=290","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5785492-261b868e0abbf0ff4ab5ec53514e0e41/thumbnail_141000.jpg","/articles/6463505/Wausau/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Wausau-committee-approves-multiple-license-requests-grants-90-day-extension-for-Trulys-eatery","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6463505-1743e6165eb10e421f28d6fc99738f41/orig.mp4?Expires=1776574578&Signature=Rt8jMbbKEHzD9rE5WaLJWkoTyhXS22MBrlN7WciJt5DLc0n~uBRJWOJ~FZGcICzgB8~etZI87AeI6eN3AB6KJKaFCiPf7h5RVPibPajJcDPGTCX1FmVkVDpAAp4ecoSbWm7irZ9qXmn2p1p19w4K5hu5KqJO~afJXMhV6zXi2~lA8N4sPii7KKdFVEV~4kvYnBR1eyDTHPs6-OUUkr5sDvvQnTORAq33JPA4MAhPRk8ZdOwWV3Khl3b6jYahhpW3vFLp5HjxIIrein-ItMYRp2svhGV~DnVS9YoklEAPNMMu-L9dcRanJ9mvG3vMS~0pIo1EbqaO6t-E4Qgp5B2n7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wausau Public Health and Safety Committee on Sept. 15 approved a package of routine license recommendations from staff, granted a 90‑day extension to open for Truly’s eatery and bar at 1810 Merrill Avenue, and approved temporary premise extensions for two downtown businesses ahead of a street-block event.

The committee also voted to waive a financial judgment so the city can issue a bartender/operator license to Christopher Kron despite an outstanding balance, and approved minutes and staff-recommended event licenses.

The package matter matters because these routine approvals and extensions affect neighborhood events, local businesses’ timelines to open, and the city’s licensing enforcement practice.

Committee members moved and seconded several procedural items before taking the business votes. Committee member Watson moved to accept the minutes and to approve staff-recommended licenses; Lukens seconded those motions. Representative Lee, speaking for Truly’s, told the committee that remodeling uncovered “floors rotting” and two layers of wallpaper the team had to remove and that the work was “taking us way longer than we expected.” Lee said the owners were “hoping the October and then early November” timeframe for opening but asked for extra time given unexpected conditions.

The committee granted a 90‑day extension to open Truly’s to allow the owners additional time for construction and safety work. Matt Brewer, agent for Matt’s 101 Pub, said his Elm Street block‑party event is in its third year and that “we've not had any problems or issues to date,” and the committee approved temporary premise extensions for Matt’s 101 Pub (101 N. Third Ave.) and Chatterbox (102 S. Second Ave.) to allow their annual block event.

On a separate licensing item, staff described a typical practice of withholding license issuance while outstanding municipal balances remain. The committee considered a request to waive that withholding so an individual could obtain a bartender/operator license despite an outstanding city balance of approximately $1,700 in the record packet; committee members approved the waiver in the license applicant’s absence.

Votes at a glance:
- Approval of minutes (08/18/2025): Motion to approve carried (motion: Watson; second: Lukens; outcome: approved).
- Acceptance of staff‑recommended event licenses (class B / class C / picnic licenses for multiple events including Sip & Stroll, Empty Bowls, Turkey Trot): Motion carried (motion: Watson; second: Lukens; outcome: approved).
- Truly’s (1810 Merrill Ave.) — 90‑day extension to open for business: Motion carried (motion: Lukens; second: Watson; outcome: approved).
- Matt’s 101 Pub (101 N. Third Ave.) — temporary extension of premise for annual block event: Motion carried (motion: Watson; second: Lukens; outcome: approved).
- Chatterbox (102 S. Second Ave.) — temporary extension of premise for annual block event: Motion carried (motion: Watson; second: Lukens; outcome: approved).
- Waiver of financial judgment for issuance of bartender/operator license to Christopher Kron: Motion carried (motion: Lukens; second: Watson; outcome: approved).

Committee discussion repeatedly noted that extensions are granted to allow construction and safety work to be completed, and that the city typically holds licenses until significant balances are paid but will consider waivers in hardship cases. The applicant for the waiver, Christopher Kron, did not appear at the meeting. Committee members said licenses issued now would align with the city’s licensing year (renewing July 1) and urged follow up if balances persist into the next licensing year.

The committee closed the agenda item after the votes and thanked the applicants.","Wausau Public Health and Safety Committee approved routine event licenses, granted a 90‑day opening extension for Truly’s eatery, temporary premise extensions for two downtown bars, and a waiver allowing issuance of a bartender/operator license despite an outstanding financial judgment.","actionData","errors"]

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