City Council

OFFICIAL COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Menomonie, Dunn County, Wisconsin, was held in open session on May 6, 2025 and called to order by Mayor Knaack at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The following members were present: Luther, Crowe, Sutherland, Yonko, Pickard, Schwebs, Solberg, Brennan, Erdman, and Sommerfeld. Gentz was absent. MOTION made by Erdman, seconded by Sommerfeld, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the April 21, 2025 council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING – None PUBLIC COMMENTS – None MOTION was made by Crowe, seconded by Schwebs, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution 2025- 08, a Resolution Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures for the Well #9 Project. MOTION was made by Brennan, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously to approve the Sale of Police Department Surplus Items, as proposed. MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Schwebs, and carried unanimously to approve the Special Event Permits for Music Over Menomin at Lakeside Park on June 12, June 19, June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17, July 24, and July 31, 2025. MOTION was made by Crowe, seconded by Sutherland, and carried unanimously to approve the 4th of July Celebration in Wakanda Park on July 4, 2025, contingent upon receipt of a detailed plan approved by City Staff to operate the beer tent, and proof of insurance. MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Brennan, and carried unanimously to approve the Pride Picnic in Wilson Park on June 8, 2025, contingent upon proof of insurance. MOTION was made by Solberg, seconded by Brennan, and carried unanimously to approve the Dunn County Fair on 17th Street on July 23-27, 2025. MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Solberg, and carried unanimously to approve the Donaldson for their Company Picnic at the Wakanda Pavilion on August 17, 2025. MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Yonko, and carried unanimously to approve the Dunn County Humane Society Walk for Paws in Wakanda Park on October 12, 2025. MOTION was made by Solberg, seconded by Brennan, and carried unanimously to approve the following Mayoral Appointments: Parking Utility Commission, Ann Vogel (3-year term to December 2027); Plan Commission, Lowell Prange (complete Mark Kalscheur’s term to April 2027); Tourism Commission, Kat Wagner (1-year term to April 2026) and Amanda Pickerign-Yaeger (1-year term to April 2026). BUDGET TRANSFERS – None MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor reported that it has been good to see that there have been many fishers out on the water down at Wolske Bay and that it seems the dredging of the lake has helped to restore some habitat for the fish. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS – Alderperson Yonko had praises for the Menomonie Police Dept as being compassionate and dedicated officers. Alderperson Brennan shared that she would like council members to think about adding services to the Dunn County Transit system with budget planning in the next year. Alderperson Solberg shared concern over the number of dilapidated homes and rentals in the City and Public Works Director Schofield reported that there is a working list of nuisance properties the Department is working on and would be open to adding more to the list, if provided with specific locations. Schofield also shared that there is a new courtesy dock behind Well #8 that is big enough for two boats. CLAIMS - MOTION was made by Erdman, seconded by Sommerfeld, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve payment of the following claims: MAY 6, 2025 CLAIMS WELD RILEY $7,420.00 WISCONSIN ELECTIONS COMMISSION $95.00 TOTAL $7,515.00 CITY TREASURER $334.32 CLANCY’S $350.00 IPS GROUP $4,683.36 PARKING TOTAL $5,367.38 MOTION was made by Brennan, seconded by Solberg, and carried unanimously to approve the following licenses: LICENSES – May 6, 2025 LICENSE YEAR – 2025 TEMPORARY CLASS “B” BEER LICENSE: Red Cedar Racing Association, Weekly Wissota Sanction Racing - 620 17th St SE • 08/29/2025, Labor Day Showdown TEMPORARY CLASS “B” BEER & “CLASS B” WINE LICENSE: West Central WI Workforce Development Board, dba West Central Works – 800 Wilson St., Suite 310 • 07/04/2025, 4th of July Celebration, Wakanda Park MOTION to adjourn was made by Pickard, seconded by Crowe, and carried unanimously. Kate Martin, City Clerk