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Tomahawk council adopts code updates, approves borrowing for roads, PFAS design and a fire truck
Summary
The Tomahawk Common Council unanimously adopted ordinances updating fair housing and fee chapters, introduced an outdoor food-stand ordinance for April 21 public hearing, approved operator licenses and authorized multiple State Trust Fund borrowings totaling $2,519,500 for road paving, equipment, PFAS treatment design and a fire truck.
At its March 3 meeting the Tomahawk Common Council recorded unanimous votes to adopt municipal-code and finance measures, and to authorize State Trust Fund borrowing for several capital needs.
Ordinances: The council adopted an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 45 (Human Relations, Article II: Fair and Open Housing) and adopted a new Chapter 31 establishing fees, rates and deposits. Council also introduced an ordinance to amend Chapter 22 governing outdoor food stands and mobile food units and scheduled a public hearing on that ordinance for April 21, 2026.
Borrowing authorizations: Under motions recorded as roll call votes, the council adopted borrowing resolutions under Chapter 24 of the Wisconsin Statutes for these purposes: $436,500 for the 2025 road paving project; $365,000 to purchase public works equipment including a chipper truck, loader and pickup; $500,000 for PFAS treatment facility design and testing; and $1,218,000 to finance purchase of a fire truck. Council members recorded unanimous approval among those present.
Other business: The council approved operator licenses, accepted checks and vouchers including General Fund payments totaling $1,101,705.76 and payroll disbursements of $163,579.09, and approved the February 3, 2026 meeting minutes. Board and committee reports included a Board of Public Works update on 2026 street projects and an MSA report on the PFAS project. Library Director Heidi O'Hare reported two travel grants and increased weekend and teen program attendance.
The council adjourned at 5:25 p.m. and set its next regular meeting for April 21, 2026.
