City public works staff updated the Infrastructure and Facilities Committee on multiple 2025 construction projects and facility planning at the October meeting.

Alan (staff member) said Randolph Street (Merrill to Burrick) and Cherry Street (West Wausau to Randolph) work is underway: Randolph utilities are about 75–80% complete and the road build is expected to start soon with an early November finish anticipated on those segments. Fulton Street (First to Seventh) is complete, and several milling-and-overlay streets have been paved with remaining surface lifts expected to finish by the end of the next week.

Alan also reported work on Athletic Park parking lots (players and ADA lots) that began in the week of the meeting and should take about two weeks; slip-line sanitary repairs will start Oct. 20 and continue into 2026 for some locations. On downtown Washington Street, landscaping and irrigation remain; the section at Third and Jackson requires catenary lighting and electrical work and is expected to be complete by Nov. 1 ahead of the Foundry on Third opening.

Public Works reported a $600,000 maintenance project on the Jefferson Ramp that includes extensive caulking and structural repairs; caulking should finish this year but some structural repairs may extend into next year depending on temperature and scheduling.

TJ (staff member) announced the 72 Second Avenue Trail South Extension ribbon cutting will be Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. and invited committee members and the public to attend. Alan also noted the Green Tree Metal subdivision off 60 Eighth Avenue has begun work this season with sewer and water installation underway and home construction potentially starting if weather allows.

On the proposed fleet maintenance facility, Eric (staff member) said the city is still considering three potential sites and had again asked Marathon County to discuss the county highway property as a possible site; the county had not yet taken action. Eric said he would report back if the county indicates willingness to enter an agreement for sale.