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Votes at a glance: Infrastructure and Facilities Committee actions, Aug. 14, 2025
Summary
The Infrastructure and Facilities Committee on Aug. 14 approved a series of infrastructure items including parking, right‑of‑way, an amendment to the Woodchucks developer agreement, and a hybrid design for State Highway 52 (East Wausau Avenue), plus actions on sidewalks and an easement for WPS.
The City of Wausau Infrastructure and Facilities Committee took a series of votes on Aug. 14, approving a mix of routine housekeeping items and project‑specific actions. Below is a concise list of motions, their movers/seconders when recorded in the transcript, and outcomes.
Votes at a glance
- Approval of minutes (July 10, 2025). Motion to approve made and seconded; passed (voice vote, no opposition reported).
- Ordinance to codify no‑parking on the east side of Cherry Street between West Wausau Avenue and Randolph Street. Motion by Alderman Larson to accept staff recommendation; second by Alderman Watson; passed (no opposition reported).
- Approval of realignment of West Hill Drive and Pine Ridge Boulevard (Aspirus hospital project). Motion to approve staff recommendation; mover: Alderman Larson; second: Alderman Martin(s); passed (no opposition reported). Committee noted the city will own and maintain the new roadway once constructed per city specifications.
- Acceptance of right‑of‑way dedication from Aspirus Hospital, Inc., for the West Hill Drive/Pine Ridge realignment. Motion made by Alderman Martin(s); second recorded; passed (no opposition reported).
- Second amendment to developer agreement with Wisconsin College Baseball LLC (Wausau Woodchucks Athletic Park Phase 4). Motion to approve by Alderman Watson; second by Alderman Larson; passed (no opposition reported). The amendment includes defined on‑street parking changes on Second and Third streets and temporary lots per existing amendment terms.
- Design alternative for State Highway 52 (East Wausau Avenue) — final motion adopted as a hybrid: Alternative A2 (continuous two‑to‑one) from Sixth to Thirteenth and Alternative C1 (separated lanes + south‑side multiuse path) from Thirteenth to Eighteenth. Motion by Alder Larson; second by Alder Martins; the committee approved after floor amendments (final recorded vote 3–1).
- Installation of sidewalk on the north side of State Highway 52 from Thirteenth to Eighteenth Street (to be added to the state municipal agreement at 80% state / 20% city cost share). Motion to approve by Alderman Martins; second by Alderman Watson; passed (no opposition recorded).
- Set public hearing to remove lands from the 20 Eighth Avenue corridor on the official city map (procedural map amendment). Motion to set hearing made by Alderman Watson; second by Alderman Martins; passed (no opposition recorded).
- Easement with Wisconsin Public Service for an underground facility at 606 E. Thomas Street (permanent easement). Motion to approve by Alderman Martins; second by Alderman Larson; passed (no opposition recorded). WPS will bore most lines and perform limited surface pits during installation.
Other procedural items including several noncontroversial consent items were approved without recorded opposition. The committee adjourned after completing the agenda.
Ending: Most items passed without recorded opposition; the primary substantive policy vote concerned the East Wausau Avenue design and included a recorded 3–1 committee decision that will shape forthcoming design and right‑of‑way work.
