The Joint Town/City Planning Meeting for Menomonie City on Nov. 10, 2026, listed several community-service and planning items, including review of the 2026 Clean Sweep, discussion of a 2027 Clean Sweep and electronics collection, and updates to sewer-service and county comprehensive plans. The meeting was scheduled for 4:00 p.m. in City HallLower Level Conference Room 58.

Discussion Points

•County Comprehensive Plan update
•Discussion of 2027 Clean Sweep and electronics collection
•General project updates
•Review of the 2026 Clean Sweep
•Urban Sewer Service Area Plan update

Nov

11-09-26 Historic Preservation Commission Packet

The Menomonie Historic Preservation Commission was scheduled to meet Nov. 9, 2026, to discuss opening and reviewing the contents of a 1976–2026 time capsule found at City Hall and to handle routine business including approval of prior minutes and confirming the next meeting date.

Discussion Points

•Approval of prior minutes scheduled as an agenda item
•Opening and review of 1976–2026 time capsule (discussion only, no action)
•Public comments limited to agenda items only

Nov

Regular Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Agenda

Menomonie City was scheduled to meet Nov. 9, 2026, to consider routine business and to open and review the contents of a 1976–2026 time capsule found at City Hall; the time-capsule item was listed for discussion only, with no action authorized.

Discussion Points

•Confirming next meeting date (discussion only).
•Consideration of approval of the Sept. 14, 2026 minutes (discussion and possible action).
•Open and review the contents of a time capsule dated 1976–2026 (discussion only).

Nov

November 2026 Dunn County Manager Message with Dan Dunbar!

County staff previewed the Dunn County Board's November annual meeting, highlighting the 2027 budget hearing and levy decision, a proposed borrowing resolution for highway projects that requires a three-quarters majority, an appointment to fill a District 16 vacancy, and several sheriff agreements and resolutions including opposition to proposed U.S. Census counting-rule changes.

Discussion Points

•Board will only proceed to budget appropriations and levy if borrowing resolution passes.
•Borrowing resolution for highway projects requires a higher legal threshold (22 votes).
•Budget process overview from staff: timeline and public review steps.
•Committee on Administration forwarded the collective bargaining agreement resolution.
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•Planned purchases totaling $40,000 to be presented in manager's report.
•Preview lacked specific negotiated terms and budget impacts.
•Proposed Census rule would count residents where they spend majority of time between Jan. 3 and April 1; county fears undercounting of Wisconsin residents who spend winters elsewhere.
•Public hearing scheduled as opportunity for feedback before appropriations and levy votes.
•Second reading scheduled; staff did not describe substantive changes in the short update.
•Short training on open records to inform board members about record creation and retention.
•Two sheriff intergovernmental agreements will be presented; preview lacked fiscal and operational specifics.
•Vacancy created by Tom Wagner's resignation; appointment scheduled after budget hearing.

Nov

Dunn County Planning, Resources & Development Committee - 11/05/2026

Dunn County Planning, Resource & Development Committee met Nov. 5 to approve the 2027 Wildlife Damage Abatement budget and local commodity claim prices, accept tax-foreclosed property bids, review the 2026 groundwater monitoring results, get an Old Galley Dam update, and hear staff reports on planning, reclamation and code enforcement.

Discussion Points

•2026 sampling collected 333 well samples; long‑term sites exist for trend analysis.
•Budget increase of 2.21% driven by Telonex subscription costs for bear‑trap monitors.
•Commodity pricing methodology: average of local elevator cash prices on the 15th of each month for 2026.
•County average nitrates near 5 mg/L; southern townships show higher values.
•DNR well compensation program eligibility is restrictive and may not help many households below high thresholds.
•Enforcement workflow emphasized voluntary compliance first, then legal action if necessary.
•FERC inspection (May) raised concerns about powerhouse supports; in October FERC placed the project on non‑generating status and requested further documentation and a plan.
•Most common violations: unpermitted structures (88), sanitation (39), shoreland/floodplain (35), junk/unregistered vehicles (24), MRVs (40) and livestock in residential (8).
•One qualifying sealed bid for property 26‑01 exceeded the appraised minimum.
•Preliminary engineering identified significant issues and recommended additional investigation (~$75,000 estimate).
•Project has been non‑generating since the turbine was removed in 2024.
•Seven candidates submitted for three slots on the state Land and Water Conservation Board.
•Significant backlog and inconsistent historical case files required reconstruction and a new tracking approach.
•Six bids for property 26‑02; highest bid selected per county recommendation.
•Supervisors prefer candidates with natural‑resource credentials and a demonstrated commitment.
•Supplemental letters of intent may be considered but committee typically follows highest bid unless other compelling factors exist.
•Venison processing reimbursement funds allow county participation in the DNR deer donation program.

Decisions

•2027 Wildlife Damage Abatement budget approved.
•Accept Quinton Papp bid for 26‑01; accept Tom Karras bid for 26‑02; require 30‑day payment term for both.
•Committee asked for periodic (quarterly or as‑needed) updates on enforcement outcomes and suggested focusing on the highest‑priority ordinance gaps.
•Commodity prices for corn and soybeans approved for claims calculation.
•No decision to repair or abandon was made; committee asked to be kept informed.
•No final vote taken; staff to bring recommendations for Dec. 3 meeting and deadline to submit selections is Dec. 11.
•No formal action taken; committee accepted the report and discussed grant eligibility concerns.

Directions

•Chase will return Dec. 3 with recommendations and candidate criteria for the committee to review.
•Continue sampling and maintain long‑term monitoring sites while funds last; report back on trends as more years of data accumulate.
•County staff, county manager and corporation counsel to meet with Zero Six Energy and the Lake Oglala Association to discuss next steps; staff to report back.
•Indelius will return later this winter with computed claims reflecting the approved commodity prices.
•Staff to collect payment within 30 days and return to committee if buyer fails to pay.
•Staff to prioritize ordinance clarifications related to mobile recreational vehicles and animal unit definitions and present a package of ordinance updates rather than piecemeal changes.

Nov

November 02, 2026, 11-2-26 City Council Agenda. Media

City council reviewed the draft 2027 general fund budget including an approximately $85,000 projected deficit and options to close it, approved a comprehensive-plan update contract (not to exceed $75,000) with regional planners that could be partially reimbursed by a CDBG planning grant, and approved service agreements with Dunn County Humane Society and the Lions Club pavilion improvements funded from ARPA.

Discussion Points

•Atkinson outlined $85,000 deficit and drivers including health insurance and reassessment costs.
•Atkinson presented the per‑capita rate ($2.15) and total estimate ($36,601.60) and noted the legal requirement to have humane‑society services.
•Badke explained statutory requirement and 9 required plan elements; David Schofield listed DNR grant projects funded in part by an outdoor plan.
•City to receive state shared revenue numbers before Nov. 16 public hearing.
•Council discussed eligible vs ineligible items and project budgeting.
•Council explored the $75,000 not-to-exceed cap, grant timing, and coordination with economic development.
•Multiple routine and substantive items were approved by the council on Nov. 2.
•Options raised: not backfilling retiring operator position; moving street oiling to debt service; continued use of consultants for treasury functions.
•Schofield outlined specific repairs and the plan for reimbursement; council asked whether funds were ARPA and staff confirmed.
•The 2027 budget was discussed but not adopted; a Nov. 16 public hearing is scheduled.
•Weidman offered to answer questions about stray services and impound operations.

Decisions

•Approve contract with West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (not to exceed $75,000).
•Approve reimbursement up to $18,000 to Lions Club (ARPA funds).
•Approve the Dunn County Humane Society services agreement for 2027.
•Collection of motions approved as summarized.

Directions

•Process reimbursement and confirm ARPA eligibility; Lions responsible for ineligible overages.
•Staff to finalize and execute the agreement for 2027.
•Staff to prepare grant applications and budget revisions as discussed.
•Staff to present updated budget with state shared revenue numbers at Nov. 16 hearing.
•Staff to pursue CDBG planning grant and, if awarded, begin scope in Feb. 2027.

Nov

11-2-26 City Council Packet

The City of Menomonie City Council is scheduled to meet Nov. 2, 2026, to review the draft 2027 General Fund budget and consider three contract items: a comprehensive-plan update contract (not to exceed $75,000), a 2027 animal-control services agreement at $2.15 per capita, and an $18,000 reimbursement agreement with the Lions Club for pavilion improvements.

Discussion Points

•City Administrator to present Draft 2027 General Fund Budget; department heads present for questions.
•Contract text outlines mutual responsibilities including transport, quarantine, fee collection, and insurance requirements.
•Funding source: $24,000 ARPA allocation for park building maintenance; proposed reimbursement $18,000.
•Proposed per-capita rate of $2.15 for 2027 and estimated municipal cost based on population estimate provided in packet.
•Scope includes community survey, Citizen Advisory Board, open house, intergovernmental meeting, working draft and public hearing.
•Scope of improvements in Exhibit A (plumbing fixtures, lighting, ceiling fans, serving window doors, shelving, painting).
•WCWRPC will assist with CDBG-PLNG grant; if awarded it would reimburse two-thirds of eligible costs.

Nov

11-2-26 City Council Agenda

The City of Menomonie council is scheduled to consider a 2027 General Fund budget review and three proposed agreements — planning, animal control, and pavilion improvements — at its Nov. 2, 2026 meeting in City Council Chambers.

Discussion Points

•Agenda entry titled '2027 General Fund Budget Review – discussion and possible action' indicates continuation of budget review work.
•Proposed agreement to update Comprehensive Plan and Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan with a cost cap of $75,000.
•Proposed agreement with Lions Club of Menomonie for pavilion improvements at a cost of $18,000.
•Proposed contract with Dunn County Humane Society for 2027 animal-control services at $2.15 per capita.

Oct

Dunn County Local Emergency Planning Committee - 10/08/2026

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) met to discuss quorum/procedural issues, plans to boost engagement through tabletop drills and site visits, off‑site facility plan updates and membership changes, and a report of 11 hazardous-material spills including a 500‑gallon PFAS wastewater release at a 3M facility.

Discussion Points

•Amanda Lierman proposed as a candidate to join and potentially serve as secretary.
•Committee lacks quorum; can proceed for discussion but not voting.
•Enumerated 11 spill incidents since June, with dates and approximate volumes.
•Jason Spetz stated EPRA does not categorize their hydrogen system as an extremely hazardous substance.
•Members requested full spill details and to include them in the minutes.
•Minutes will reflect comments and follow-up actions.
•Most recent Oct. 7 wastewater PFAS spill at 3M reported ~500 gallons; some product reportedly entered storm drain.
•Options discussed: emergency meeting, email vote, interim appointment.
•Options for appointment: email vote, emergency meeting, or wait for next scheduled meeting.
•Point‑of‑dispensing and emergency notification drills recommended by public health.
•Program assistant position vacant; bylaw language removal proposed.
•Survey committee membership to find topic interest and presenters.
•Tabletop drills and mock simulations as post‑meeting activities.
•Walmart distribution removed from battery list after final off‑site; members asked if hydrogen storage should keep site on lists.

Decisions

•Bylaw change proposal tabled until quorum or follow-up procedure executed.
•No formal decisions due to lack of quorum; bylaws change proposal tabled.
•No regulatory change; facility removed from battery list per EPRA guidance.
•No regulatory enforcement action described during the meeting; follow-up reporting to occur.
•Plan to survey full committee; no formal vote required.

Directions

•Chair to consider calling an emergency meeting if volunteers identified.
•Dunn County Emergency Management to follow up with Amanda and to circulate possible next steps by email.
•Dunn County Emergency Management to include full spill list and details in posted minutes.
•Dunn County Emergency Management to send follow-up email and minutes.
•Encourage facilities with hydrogen systems to share plans with local responders even when EPRA thresholds are not met.
•Health and fire departments to coordinate any monitoring or follow-up.
•Identify potential trainers and schedule a tabletop exercise in upcoming months.
•If volunteers available, call a brief emergency meeting to appoint a secretary.
•Jason to work with members to draft a survey of LEPC interests and expertise.

Oct

Dunn County Judiciary and Law Committee - 10/26/2026

The Dunn County Judiciary and Law Committee heard public opposition and legal concerns about a proposed intergovernmental policing contract with the village of Elk Mound and agreed to monitor ongoing litigation rather than forward a recommendation; the committee approved smaller intergovernmental agreements with Wheeler (code enforcement) and continued participation in the West Central Drug Task Force.

Discussion Points

•Agreement would be covered by one on‑duty officer for about two hours per week.
•Corporation counsel said liability depends on investigation findings and that public records matters are being processed by an outside DA.
•Counsel reviewed public records and open‑meetings allegations led to an outside prosecutor review.
•Counsel said county liability would depend on whether the village vote or process were later found invalid.
•Drug activity described as "very active" and regional distribution routes mentioned.
•Elk Mound item drew sustained public comment and legal concern; committee chose to monitor litigation rather than vote.
•Participation affords shared investigative resources and technology.
•Public commenters alleged improper process and urged tabling; residents cited petitions and community impact.
•Staff explained the operational proposal and grant timing; sheriff emphasized school safety with dedicated coverage.
•Two other items (Wheeler and West Central Drug Task Force) were approved by voice vote.
•Wheeler lacks a police department and requested ordinance enforcement.

Decisions

•No formal county action; monitor and reconvene if needed.
•No motion made; no recommendation forwarded; action: monitor litigation / reconvene if necessary.
•Resolution approved by committee and will be processed.
•Resolution approved by committee; to be forwarded per process.
•Wheeler – approved; West Central Drug Task Force – approved; Elk Mound – no action, monitor.

Directions

•Committee will monitor ongoing outside review and corporation counsel's handling of public records requests; chair will be notified when further action is warranted.
•Corporation counsel will continue to process public records requests and advise the committee; the committee will monitor the outside review.
•Forward the two approved items for administrative processing and monitor the Elk Mound legal review.
•Proceed with finalizing the intergovernmental agreement and forward to the county board as required.
•Proceed with renewal of participation and continue coordination with partner jurisdictions.

Oct

10-26-26 Plan Commission Packet

The Menomonie Plan Commission is scheduled to consider a certified survey map by Michael J. DiVenturi that would split a parcel on 21st Avenue West and convey an outlot to the city for right-of-way, and to receive a building-permit update showing year-to-date permit activity and project values.

Discussion Points

•No rezoning is proposed; property remains Local Commercial (B-2).
•Notable projects include a 75,000‑sf addition for Phillips Plastics ($27,348,500.00) and Well #9 ($4,532,172.30).
•Owner acknowledgement that building encroaches into Outlot 1 and cannot be modified or expanded.
•Proposal splits parcel into two lots and an outlot; owner will convey Outlot 1 to the City for dedication as right-of-way.
•The report lists permit counts and estimated values across residential, commercial, remodel, and ROW categories.

Oct

10-26-26 Plan Commission Agenda

The Menomonie City Plan Commission is scheduled to meet October 26, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. to consider a certified survey map application from Michael DiVenturi for property on 21st Avenue West and receive a building permit update.

Discussion Points

•Announcement of next meeting date: Monday, November 23, 2026.
•Building permit update provided for information only.
•Consideration of a certified survey map application by Michael DiVenturi for property on 21st Avenue West.

Oct

10-26-26 Agenda

The Menomonie Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet Oct. 26, 2026, to hear introductions of two new members and discuss a WisDOT intersection improvement project, a UW‑Stout walk audit and electric-bicycle policies. The meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. at Menomonie City Hall.

Discussion Points

•Electric Bicycles on Sidewalks and Trails (discussion only)
•Minutes from July 27, 2026 (discussion and possible action)
•UW‑Stout Polytechnic Walk Audit (discussion only)
•WisDOT STH 25 / CTH BB Intersection Improvement Project (discussion only)

Oct

Dunn County Health and Human Services Board Meeting - 10/22/2026

Dunn County Health & Human Services Board met to approve minutes and vouchers, heard reports from Veterans Services, Public Health, and Human Services, discussed a nearby measles outbreak (no Dunn County cases), reviewed department finances including an exhausted child-and-family grant, and authorized a streamlined process to accept small donations and grants.

Discussion Points

•An invoice error was corrected from $253,550 to about $40,000; the child returned home.
•Board members asked about retroactive payment timing and appeals process.
•DHS will rename foster-care report to reflect all placements.
•Dunn County reported no cases and increased vaccinations.
•Family-and-children block grant used up; $277,000 expense noted for the month.
•New process allows committee to accept donations/grants under $10,000 to speed spending of small funds.
•Public Health outlined available vaccines and eligibility procedures.
•September vouchers totaled $292,799.69 and were noted by the board.
•Staff to monitor placements, grants and revenue and report back.
•Threshold set at $10,000; items above that go to executive committee.
•Two travel-related measles cases connected to Marathon and Chippewa; Chippewa had 11 cases.
•VSO described outreach events and a small transportation reimbursement program.
•VSO reported a $132,000 retroactive payment driving higher interactions.

Decisions

•Process approved by voice vote.
•Vouchers noted; no further action required.

Directions

•DHS to closely track family-and-children expenditures and report updates to board.
•Public Health to continue regional coordination and monitor exposures.
•Staff to add form to packet and coordinate with finance.
•Staff to update report name for next packet.

Oct

Dunn County Board of Supervisors Meeting - 10/21/2026

Dunn County Board of Supervisors met Oct. 12 for a regular session featuring a multi-part presentation on the proposed 2027 budget, staffing and benefits proposals, capital projects and borrowing, several departmental reports, and votes including budget amendments, wage and benefits resolutions and ordinance changes affecting sheriff hiring.

Discussion Points

•$3.1M not-to-exceed borrowing for highway project
•Bonded capital decrease because HVAC not bonded in 2027
•Change hiring process to match other county employees to avoid repeated list-clearing delays
•Five-year CIP numbers and 2027 projects
•General fund projected to be ~36% (policy 35%)
•Health fund deficits and 8% premium proposal with small deductible increases
•Human services fund increases driven by placement costs
•IT enterprise budget projection and equipment-replacement fund status
•Need to align county code with state statute regarding undersheriff/chief deputy
•Net -3.75 FTE after position eliminations and targeted additions
•Overview of 2027 vs 2026 adopted budgets
•Phishing simulation results and cybersecurity layers
•Plan readiness and importance for resource management
•Property sale book and notice timelines
•Proposed 1% midpoint COLA and performance increases (2%/3%)
•Recent security event involving a compromised external account
•Staff outreach, state-level review and board participation
•Tax-billing calendar and municipal settlements
•Total indebtedness approx. $41M; target annual debt service ~$5.2M
•Uncollected properties and total unpaid tax amounts presented

Decisions

•Board later approved resolutions for wage plan and health premiums during the meeting
•Land and Water Resource Management Plan adopted
•Ordinance adopted after suspension of rules

Directions

•IT to continue monthly phishing tracking and follow up with 1-on-1 coaching for repeat clickers
•Staff to prepare formal borrowing resolution and debt-service projections for the next meeting.
•Staff to present formal resolutions for the wage plan and health premiums; collect written comments in advance of final adoption
•Staff to publish and submit plan materials to state reviewers and prepare implementation steps.
•Staff to publish detailed budget reports on county website and accept written suggestions prior to next meeting
•Treasurer to continue standard processes and coordinate with municipalities
•Update ordinance text and implement payroll stipend if applied

Oct

Dunn County Committee on Administration - 10/15/2026

The Dunn County Committee on Administration met Oct. 15, 2026. Members approved minutes and vouchers, heard staff reports including an Economic Development/Data Center briefing, received a detailed employee satisfaction survey presentation, approved an FTE/title change in Human Services, forwarded budget and resolution items (broadband carryforward, collective bargaining tentative agreement) to the County Board, and set the next meeting for Nov. 12.

Discussion Points

•An ammunition invoice from the Thorpe Police Department was flagged for investigation.
•Bargaining reached tentative agreement in first session; staff noted mutual satisfaction.
•Changes consolidate prior side letters into contract language and add modest pay increments for investigators and training officers.
•Data center session included practitioners and raised cooling/technology capacity issues.
•Economic Development 101 provided an overview of processes and community elevator pitches.
•Finance staff transferred to Human Services prompting a duties review.
•Garnishment deductions included payments to County of Rusk (facilitation role).
•Medical examiner billing: death‑related services billed 100% to Eau Claire; some shared services split 50/50; payroll allocations may be 80/20.
•Missed carryforward from 2024/2025 led to funds being omitted from 2026 carryforwards.
•Participation: ~70% in 2025 and 2026; ~81% in 2024; ~371 respondents in 2026.
•Project complete; Bloomer Broadband requested payment of $30,000.
•Reclassification intended to support cross‑training across program assistant roles.
•Survey methodology and three‑year trend discussed (2024–2026).
•Top strengths: general satisfaction, manager relationships; Lowest areas: trust in administration and satisfaction with annual salary increases.

Decisions

•Committee approved the FTE and job title change
•Committee approved vouchers; requested follow‑up information.
•Forward budget amendment to County Board
•Forward tentative agreement to County Board

Directions

•Committee signaled interest in follow‑up on compensation practices and targeted communications.
•Finance to explain garnishment facilitation, provide medical examiner cost split details, and investigate procurement path for ammunition invoice.
•Forward resolution to County Board for approval; staff to execute payment upon approval.
•HR/Payroll to process classification and update records.
•If approved by the board, implement wage increases on the first paycheck in January.
•Informational only; consider insights for county economic strategy.
•Staff to circulate slides and underlying data for further review.
•Staff to forward the resolution to the County Board for final approval.

Oct

Dunn County October 2026 County Manager Message with Dan Dunbar

Dan Dunbar, Dunn County manager, gave a monthly update on agenda items ahead of the Nov. 10 public budget hearing, including the proposed 2027 budget, departmental reports, multiple ordinances and resolutions, and a reminder of the changed meeting date.

Discussion Points

•A simplified budget book will be published ahead of the Nov. 10 public hearing to assist public review.
•Comprehensive plan has been in development for over a year and will guide future land-use decisions.
•County manager noted DATCP approval and committee forwarding the plan to the board.
•Executive Committee approved the proposed 2027 budget; Dunbar and CFO Bridal Andrews will present and explain key changes.
•Five departmental reports scheduled: Treasurer, County Fair, IT, Land Information, and corporation counsel.
•Highway Committee forwarded a resolution to update county road classifications used by the state for funding.
•No ordinance text or vote date provided in the update.
•No ordinance text or vote outcome provided in the update.
•No resolution text or vote result provided in the update.
•No specific pay increases, benefit changes, or cost estimates provided.
•Ordinance aims to align county code with recent state law changes and a Supreme Court decision on tax foreclosures.
•Proposed changes update deputy hiring to align with other county hires and address state-law changes about appointed positions.
•Resolutions to adopt 2027 pay and benefits plans are on the agenda.
•Under state law, appointments remain the Sheriff's responsibility; ordinance outlines compensation for appointees.

Decisions

•Board consideration scheduled; no final action recorded.
•Committee forwarded ordinance to full board; no adoption recorded.
•Item scheduled as a first reading; no final action recorded.
•Item scheduled for second reading; no final action recorded.
•Plan forwarded for board consideration; no final action recorded.
•Public hearing scheduled for Nov. 10; no final adoption recorded in this update.
•Reports scheduled; no outcomes recorded in the update.

Directions

•Publish simplified budget book and make it available to the board and public prior to Nov. 10.

Oct

October 19, 2026, 10-19-26 City Council Agenda. Minutes

The City of Menomonie City Council met Oct. 19, 2026, and approved multiple routine contracts, licenses, and event permits; heard presentations on the 2027 preliminary General Fund budget and police use of flock cameras; and postponed a zoning ordinance referral to Nov. 16, 2026.

Discussion Points

•Becca Schoenborn and Katie Baier present for questions.
•Budget hearings scheduled to begin Nov. 2; final draft to be presented Nov. 16.
•Clerk announced extended absentee voting Oct. 20–30 and polling-location outreach.
•Emergency declaration and contract award for Well #6 vehicle damage repair.
•Food truck permit for Menomonie Farmers Market approved 10–1, contingent on Parking Utility.
•Minutes do not list contractor or dollar amount; staff to implement under emergency procurement.
•Multiple contracts, licenses and claims approved.
•Multiple public commenters expressed opposition to Flock cameras.
•Police Chief Hollister presented an informational briefing on Flock camera use.
•Preliminary 2027 General Fund budget presented by the administrator.
•Premises amendment and a contested beer license were approved.
•Procedural motion to postpone referral of Proposed Ordinance 2026-13.
•WinterDaze Parade permit approved contingent on insurance.

Decisions

•Contracts and licenses approved; staff to implement follow-up tasks.
•Permits approved with conditions
•Referral postponed to Nov. 16, 2026
•Resolution 2026-29 approved

Directions

•Staff to proceed with contract implementation and report back.

Oct

October 19, 2026, 10-19-26 City Council Agenda. Media

Menomonie City Council postponed referral of a proposed I-4 data-center zoning ordinance to Nov. 16 after an hour of public comment urging more study and stronger limits; the council also heard a police presentation defending Flock license‑plate readers, reviewed a preliminary 2027 budget showing a deficit, and approved an emergency well repair contract.

Discussion Points

•Calls for maximum building size, campus acreage caps and impervious coverage limits.
•Chief described Flock use cases and internal controls; officers must verify hits and log searches with CFS/case numbers.
•Council asked for updates on insurance and repair outcomes.
•Council members debated building‑size caps, green‑space percentage and generator testing windows.
•DICK'S premises amendment and beer license were routine with brief council comments.
•Farmers market food‑truck raised downtown impact questions; parking utility approval requested.
•Major cost drivers: comp plan update ~$60,000; reassessment ~$103,000; health insurance increase close to $500,000.
•Parade approval contingent on insurance.
•Preliminary deficit originally seven‑figure, reduced to low six‑figure after cuts.
•Requests for independent environmental and groundwater monitoring and public reporting.
•Residents requested 2-week delay to allow town hall input and additional drafting.
•Staff highlighted existing draft protections (berm, 20% green space, water metering, wastewater monitoring) and legal complexity of size caps.
•Staff noted procedural timetable and public‑notice constraints.
•Staff summarized the crash, emergency order, number of bids received (two) and low bid amount.
•Staff targeting personnel/overtime and will return with detailed line items.
•Students and residents requested vendor alternatives, usage stats, clarity on data sharing with other agencies and limits on retention or access.

Decisions

•Motion to postpone referral to Nov. 16 (approved).
•Parade and food‑truck approved with contingencies; licenses approved.
•Resolution 2026‑29 approved; contract awarded for $236,549.

Directions

•Approve contract to Market & Johnson and proceed with repairs under emergency declaration.
•Chief to research alternative vendors and provide usage statistics and number of cases where Flock directly solved or materially assisted investigations.
•Staff to consider vendor options and sample building‑size language for potential amendment vote.
•Staff to draft sample language for size/coverage limits and to provide legal analysis by next meeting.
•Staff to prepare draft amendment language and legal guidance for council consideration by Nov. 2/Nov. 16.
•Staff to provide budget option to remove $18,000 subscription from 2027 and consider capital financing for other systems.
•Staff to provide itemized list of proposed cuts and a line‑item budget for Nov. 2 hearing.
•Staff to update council on insurance recovery status.
•Staff to verify contingencies and finalize permits.

Oct

Dunn County Committee On Administration - 10/15/2026

Committee on Administration for Dunn County met Oct. 15 to approve minutes and vouchers, hear an HR presentation on a three-year employee satisfaction survey, approve an FTE/job-title change in Human Services, and forward resolutions on uncashed checks, a $30,000 broadband carry-forward, and a tentative 2027–2029 collective-bargaining agreement to the County Board.

Discussion Points

•Ammunition invoice from Thorpe PD and procurement questions
•Comp‑time payout alignment with WRS
•Field training officer pay increase and equipment allowance standardization
•How medical‑examiner costs are allocated with Eau Claire
•Improvement in manager check‑ins and clarity of expectations
•Investigator premium and shift differential increases
•Low ratings on compensation and trust; possible link to organizational change
•Microsoft licensing per‑user costs and Phoenix contract timeline
•Missed carry‑forward from 2024 for a USDA‑funded project
•No change to pay grade
•No interest assessed by vendor for the delay
•Opportunity for cross‑training
•Presentation of survey methodology and 3‑year trends
•Rationale for reclassification after staff transfer
•Vendor (Bloomer Broadband) requests payment
•Wage schedule (3%, 3%, 3.5%)
•Why garnishment payments appear to Rusk County

Decisions

•Committee approved reclassification and will forward as required.
•Committee approved vouchers for September 2026
•Committee moved tentative agreement to County Board
•Committee voted to move the amendment to the County Board

Directions

•Consider reviewing compensation practices and pacing of organizational change
•Forward resolution and budget amendment to County Board for approval on Nov. 10
•Forward resolution to County Board and prepare payroll adjustments if approved
•HR to share slides and more detailed numbers with committee
•Staff to investigate ammunition invoice and procurement path; IT/finance to export Phoenix data for audit records; staff clarified pass‑throughs to state for some fees.

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