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Wausau holds public hearing on special assessments for four 2026 street reconstructions
Summary
The Wausau Board of Public Works on Dec. 3 heard staff explain proposed special-assessment rates and construction impacts for four 2026 street reconstruction projects; one resident called the estimated assessment "outrageous." Comments go to the Infrastructure and Facilities Committee Dec. 11 and Common Council Jan. 13.
Wausau City public works officials on Dec. 3 held a public hearing to gather testimony on special assessments tied to four street reconstruction projects planned for 2026.
Eric Lindman, director of public works and utilities, said the projects cover Stark Street (5th to 12th), North 8th Avenue (Spruce to Bridge), 2nd Street (Forest to Division) and Division Street (2nd East to the dead end). He told attendees that comments from the hearing will be referred to the Infrastructure and Facilities Committee on Dec. 11 at 5:15 p.m., with the committee’s recommendation forwarded to the Common Council on Jan. 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Lindman listed the proposed special-assessment rates: "$55 per linear foot" for street curb and gutter, a $500 lump-sum charge for sewer-lateral replacement if done, drive approaches estimated at $8 per…
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