Council approves tree contract, leases, permits, land and finance items; actions and vote details

The Menomonie City Council voted on multiple contracts, permits, land‑use items and a borrowing resolution during its March 24 meeting. The following is a concise, factual summary of motions, movers/seconders and recorded outcomes as taken from the meeting transcript.

Votes at a glance

- Urban forestry tree contract (award to Legacy Trees) — motion by Lee; second by Rylan. Council recorded roll call: Luther — Yes; McCullough — Yes; Schweppes — Yes; Gantz — Yes; Silberk — Yes; Schlu — Yes; Erdman — Yes; Sommerfeld — Yes. Motion approved. Contract amount: $22,360; quantity: 104 two‑inch caliper trees and a five‑year warranty; vendor to provide planting training and skid‑steer attachment.

- Lease extension: Thrive Psychological and Counseling Services LLC (City Hall, three‑year) — motion by Chad; second by Randy. Voice vote: Aye. Motion approved. (Current tenant; three‑year extension.)

- Lease extension: United Way Saint Croix and Red Cedar Valley Inc. (City Hall, one‑year) — motion by Lee; second by Laura. Voice vote: Aye. Motion approved. (Current tenant; one‑year extension.)

- MS4 stormwater annual report (2024) — motion by Laura; second by Ryland. Voice vote: Aye.…