City Council

CITY OF MENOMONIE COUNCIL MEETING OFFICIAL COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Menomonie, Dunn County, Wisconsin, was held in open session on, January 20, 2026, 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, Gentz, Solberg, Erdman and Sommerfeld. Brennan resigned effective January 9, 2026. MOTION made by Erdman, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the January 5, 2026, City Council meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Chad Schlough was present to answer any questions related to agenda item 4 (h). Tina Hanley, representing Stepping Stones of Dunn County, was present for any questions regarding agenda item 4 (l). Blaine Halverson spoke in opposition to agenda item 4 (h). MOTION was made by Solberg, seconded by Erdman, and carried on roll call vote to approve the Non-Profit Grant Program, as presented. Sommerfeld voted in opposition. ORDINANCE – MOTION to INTRODUCE proposed Ordinance 2026-04, an ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 9 Recycling was made by Erdman. MOTION was made by Erdman, seconded by Pickard, and carried to waive the first reading of proposed Ordinance 2026-04. MOTION was made by Luther, seconded by Pickard, and carried to waive the second reading of proposed Ordinance 2026-04. MOTION was made by Erdman, seconded by Sommerfeld and carried unanimously to ADOPT Ordinance 2026-04. MOTION was made by Yonko, seconded by Sutherland, and carried unanimously to approve proposed Resolution 2026-01, a Resolution setting Recycling Utility Rates and Charges. ORDINANCE – MOTION to INTRODUCE proposed Ordinance 2026-05, an Ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 5 Solid Waste Site Regulations was made by Crowe. MOTION was made by Erdman, seconded by Solberg, and carried to waive the first reading of proposed Ordinance 2026-05. MOTION was made by Luther, seconded by Gentz, and carried to waive the second reading of proposed Ordinance 2026-05. MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Crowe and carried unanimously to ADOPT Ordinance 2026-05. MOTION was made by Yonko, seconded by Gentz, and carried unanimously to approve proposed Resolution 2026-02, a Resolution setting Solid Waste Utility Rates and Charges. Page 1 of 3 MOTION was made by Erdman, seconded by Pickard, and carried unanimously to approve proposed Resolution 2026-03, a Resolution setting Solid Waste Disposal Fees. MOTION was made by Solberg, seconded by Schwebs, and carried unanimously to authorize the Police Department to obtain bids for the replacement of three new squad cars. MOTION was made by Yonko, seconded by Gentz, and carried on roll call vote to postpone the appointment of a replacement Ward 9 Alderperson in order to allow time to advertise the position and bring this appointment back to the February 16, 2026 City Council Meeting. Solberg voted in opposition. MOTION was made by Erdman, seconded by Schwebs, and carried to reappoint Liz Usborne and Monika Herrmann to the Urban Forestry Board, through December 2028. MOTION was made by Solberg, seconded by Sommerfeld, and carried unanimously to approve the appointment of Jason Garcia as Wastewater Utility Superintendent. MOTION was made by Crowe, seconded by Yonko, and carried unanimously to approve the appointment of Brock Meriwether as Community Services Superintendent. MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Schwebs, and carried unanimously to approve the Special Event Permit for the Coldest Night of the Year on February 28, 2026, as presented, contingent upon receipt of insurance. BUDGET TRANSFERS – NONE MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Knaack reported that the UW-Stout Red Cedar Watershed Conference will be taking place on March 12 and council members can sign up for the event through the City. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS – Alderperson Yonko reported that students will be returning to UW-Stout’s campus next Tuesday. Alderperson Pickard shared a personal safety message about being prepared for the extreme cold weather by having an emergency safety kit in your vehicle. CLAIMS – MOTION was made by Solberg, seconded by Luther, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve payment of the following claims: JANUARY 5, 2026 CLAIMS AMAZON $29.10 CITY TREASURER $26,482.62 Page 2 of 3  COLFAX MESSENGER $647.69 EMS MANAGEMENT & CONSULTANTS INC $15,535.46 MAYO CLINIC $551.00 STATE OF WISCONSIN $408.00 STERLING WATER $104.95 US POSTAL SERVICE $368.04 WALMART $49.32 WI DEPT OF JUSTICE $84.00 TOTAL $44,260.18 PARKING UTILITY CLAIMS IPS GROUP INC $781.59 CITY TREASURER $622.27 TOTAL $1,403.86 MOTION was made by Pickard, seconded by Sutherland, and carried unanimously to approve the following licenses: LICENSES – JANUARY 20, 2026 LICENSE YEAR 2025-2026 TEMPORARY CLASS “B” BEER & “CLASS B” WINE LICENSE: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin, 424 Galloway St., Eau Claire, WI 54751 for Menomonie Chamber Business After Hours at Johnson Motors Menomonie, 02/09/2026 SECONDHAND JEWELRY DEALER: Navarre Antiques, dba Triangle Arts & Antiques, 335 Main St E MOTION to adjourn was made by Pickard, seconded by Gentz, and carried unanimously. Kate Martin, City Clerk Page 3 of 3