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Council approves routine items, benefits resolution and zoning change; grants and permits authorized
Summary
The Onalaska Common Council on March 11 approved the consent agenda, a certified survey map, a temporary increase in city health-insurance contributions, vouchers and a rezoning ordinance, and authorized several grant and permit applications.
The Onalaska Common Council on March 11 approved a series of routine and policy items, including a certified survey map to subdivide a parcel at 412 Oak Forest Drive, a temporary change to city health-insurance contributions, payment of vouchers totaling $18,774,576.53 and an ordinance rezoning a parcel from Heavy Industrial (I-2) to Community Business (B-2).
The action items were taken during the council's regular meeting at Onalaska City Hall. The council also authorized staff to apply for a Coulee Region Task Force safety grant and approved an amplified-device noise-variance permit for a March 22 concert at the OmniCenter.
Why it matters: The votes move several administrative and financial matters forward — from finalizing a subdivision to short-term changes in employee benefits — and leave staff with direction to pursue grant funding and event permits.
Key outcomes
- Certified Survey Map (412 Oak Forest Drive): Approved. Motion by Alder Knott; second by Alder Wolf. Vote: unanimous (7-0). - Resolution 9-2025 (temporary amendment to insurance benefits): Approved. Motion by Diane Wolf; second by Sean McAllister. Vote: unanimous (7-0). The resolution raises the city share of premiums temporarily (effective June–December) as described in the packet. - Vouchers: Approved. Motion by Sean McAllister; second by Mike Milkey. Vote: unanimous (7-0). Vouchers totaled $18,774,576.53; staff said the total reflected intergovernmental tax settlements and bond interest payments. - Ordinance 1808-2025 (rezoning): Approved. Motion by Steven Knott; second by Diane Wolf. Vote recorded as unanimous; ordinance rezones a parcel in Section 16 from I-2 to B-2. - Coulee Region Task Force safety grant (DOT-administered): Council authorized staff to apply if funding becomes available. Motion by Steven Knott; second by Larry Juracek. Vote: unanimous (7-0). Staff noted the DOT had paused funding but recommended applying in case it resumes. - Amplified-device permit / noise-variance for OmniCenter event (March 22): Approved to allow amplification until 11 p.m. Motion by Diane Wolf; second by Alder Knott. Vote: unanimous (7-0). The OmniCenter expects the band to end between 10:15 and 10:30; the extra time was requested to cover schedule delays.
Council procedure and roll call: Mayor called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. and the clerk called the roll. Council members present for recorded votes included Joanne (clerk), Sean McAllister, Dan Stevens, Steven Nott, Mike Milkey, Larry Jurasick and Diane Wolf.
What’s next: Staff will proceed with the subdivision recording and related building-permit conditions, implement the temporary premium adjustments beginning in June, process voucher payments, and follow up on grant materials should DOT funding be confirmed.
Ending note: The meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
