Common Council Meeting
Regular MeetingBlack River Falls, WI · January 7, 2025
Minutes
The Common Council met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on January 7, 2025 at 6:00 P.M.
Alderpersons Gearing-Lancaster, Ammann, Peloquin. M. Rave, Dougherty, and Busse were present.
Alderpersons Wussow and E. Rave attended remotely via Zoom meetings. Mayor J. Eddy presided.
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It was moved by Alderperson Peloquin, seconded by Alderperson Dougherty to dispense with the reading of the
minutes of the December 18, 2024 Special Common Council meeting and approve as presented. Motion
carried.
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CITIZENS IN ATTENDANCE
There was 1 citizen in attendance. Vicki Michalski presented information from the Jackson County Homeless
Coalition regarding a local point-in-time homeless count that will begin January 22nd, a Community Connect
event at the United Methodist Church on January 23rd for those who wish to connect with service providers and
invited Council members to participate in these events.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
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It was moved by Alderperson Gearing-Lancaster, seconded by Alderperson Ammann to place on file the
minutes of the July 27, 2024 Airport Commission meeting. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson M. Rave, seconded by Alderperson Dougherty to place on file the minutes of the
September 19, 2024 Airport Commission meeting. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Ammann, seconded by Alderperson Peloquin to place on file the minutes of the
December 12, 2024 Business Improvement District (BID) Board meeting. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Wussow, seconded by Alderperson Busse to place on file the minutes of the
December 30, 2024 Utility Commission meeting. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Ammann, seconded by Alderperson Gearing-Lancaster to approve the easement
agreement between the City and the Black River Falls School District for the Foundation Trail. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Busse, seconded by Alderperson Dougherty to approve the easement agreement
between the City and Jackson County for the Foundation Trail. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Gearing-Lancaster, seconded by Alderperson E. Rave to approve the easement
agreement between the City and WHPC-Dominium, LLC for the Foundation Trail. Motion carried.
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The City Administrator reviewed two Quit Claim Deeds that were recently recorded with the Register of Deeds
transferring property ownership to the City. The first was from Westwind Estates, Inc. for the strip of land used
for golf cart access from Westwind Estates to Skyline Golf Course. The second was from David Hoffman for a
strip of land off of W. Adams Street that accommodates stormwater run-off, and the Foundation Trail crosses
the southern section. There were no objections to accepting these parcels and no action was taken.
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It was moved by Alderperson M. Rave, seconded by Alderperson Dougherty to designate the Black River Falls
Area Foundation as an official depository of the City. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Busse, seconded by Alderperson Gearing-Lancaster to adjourn. Motion carried at
6:30pm.
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A. Brad Chown
City Administrator
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Agenda
City of Black River Falls
COMMON COUNCIL – AGENDA
Tuesday – January 7, 2025 – 6:00 PM
City Hall – 101 S. Second Street, Black River Falls, WI
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1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Reading of the Minutes of the December 18, 2024 Special Common Council Meeting –
Action
5. Citizens in Attendance
6. Committee Reports:
a. Airport Commission July 27, 2024
b. Airport Commission September 19, 2024
c. Business Improvement District (BID) Board December 12, 2024
d. Utility Commission December 30, 2024
7. Easement Agreement between City and Black River Falls School District for Foundation
Trail – Action
8. Easement Agreement between City and Jackson County for Foundation Trail – Action
9. Easement Agreement between City and WHPC-Dominium, LLC for Foundation Trail –
Action
10. Quit Claim Deed from Westwind Estates, Inc. – Discussion & Possible Action
11. Quit Claim Deed from David Hoffman – Discussion & Possible Action
12. Designate Black River Falls Area Foundation as an additional official depository for the
City – Action
13. Meetings: Committee of the Whole Wednesday, January 15, 2025 6:00 PM
14. Adjourn
Posted: January 2, 2025
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