OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE WAUSAU COMMON COUNCIL held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in Council Chambers, beginning at 6:33 p.m., Mayor Doug Diny presiding. Roll Call indicated 10 members present. Accept and close nominations for Wausau Water Works Commission. Nominations for Wausau Water Works Commission were opened. Watson nominated Aaron Griner. Griner accepted the nomination. Nominations were closed without any other nomination. Motion by Alderperson Neal, seconded by Alderperson Kilian, to close nominations to the Wausau Water Works Commission. Motion Passed 10-0. Aaron Griner was elected by acclimation to the Wausau Water Works Commission for the 2024 - 2026 term. Consideration of the minutes of the preceding meeting, approval of the minutes if correct, and correction of mistakes if any. Motion by Neal, seconded by Watson, to approve all items outlined below. October 28, 2025 Regular Common Council Minutes. November 11, 2025 Regular Common Council Minutes. November 25, 2025 Regular Common Council Minutes. Motion passed 10-0. Consent agenda. Motion by Watson, seconded by Alderperson Lukens, to approve all items outlined below. 03-0717 Resolution from the Finance Committee Approving Purchase of Animal Impoundment Services Agreement for the Impoundment, Care, Treatment and/or Humane Disposal of Non-Dog Strays Taken into Custody by Law Enforcement or Humane Officers, between the Humane Society of Marathon County, Inc. and the City of Wausau, from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. 03-0717A Resolution from the Finance Committee Approving Municipality Held for Cause Services Agreement between the Humane Society of Marathon County, Inc. and the City of Wausau, from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027. 92-1135 Resolution from the Finance Committee Authorizing Joint Powers Agreement with Marathon County Regarding E911/NG-911 System. 25-0108 Resolution from the Public Health & Safety Committee Approving or Denying Various Licenses as Indicated. 03-0716 Final Joint Resolution from the Infrastructure & Facilities Committee and Plan Commission Vacating and Discontinuing a Portion of the 28th Avenue Corridor Right-of-Way. 03-0716 Joint Resolution from the Infrastructure & Facilities Committee & Plan Commission Amending the Official City Map by Removing Lands – 28th Avenue Corridor Right-of-Way. 25-1204 Resolution from the Economic Development Committee Approving to Proceed with Wisconsin Economic Developing Corporation (WEDC) Certified Sites Program for Innovation Way-Business Campus. 25-1203 Resolution from the Economic Development Committee Authorizing a Partnership with Idaho Housing and Finance Association d/b/a Finally Home!® to Provide Homebuyer Education and Counseling Services. Motion passed 10-0. Ordinances and resolutions. 23-1121 Resolution from the Finance Committee Establishing the 2025 Property Tax Equivalent for Wausau Water Works. Motion by Alderperson Lukens, seconded by Alderperson Watson, to approve. Motion passed 9-1. 24-1109 T Resolution from the Finance Committee Adopting 2025 Budget Modification for City Attorney Legal Fees and Authorization for Payment of Legal Fees Billed by Attolles Law. Motion by Alderperson Watson, seconded by Alderperson Martens, to approve. Motion passed 10-0. 15-1203 Confirmation of Appointments of Election Officials. Motion passed 10-0. Motion by Alderperson Neal, seconded by Alderperson Watson, to suspend Rule 1(D) Transmission of Committee business to the Council and 6(B) Filing. Motion passed 8-2. 24-0403 Resolution from the Finance Committee Accepting Funding from the Judd S. Alexander Foundation for the Wausau Police Department for one Downtown Officer Position. Motion by Alderperson Lukens, seconded by Alderperson Watson, to approve. Motion passed 10-0. 05-1209 Joint Resolution from the Economic Development Committee and the Finance Committee Extending the Life of Tax Increment District Number #7 for Affordable Housing. Motion by Alderperson Lukens, seconded by Alderperson Henke, to approve. Motion failed 5-6. 25-0926 Resolution from the Finance Committee Approving Credit Agreement with Judd S. Alexander Foundation to borrow up to $250,000 for the redevelopment of 201 N. 1st Avenue (Former MBX Property). Motion by Alderperson Lukens, seconded by Alderperson Griner, to approve. Motion passed 6-4. 25-1205 Joint Resolution from the Airport Committee and Finance Committee Authorizing the Execution of Airport Ground Lease – Matthew and Karin Gast. Motion by Alderperson Lukens, seconded by Alderperson Rasmussen, to approve. Motion passed 10-0. 25-1206 Resolution from the Finance Committee Approving City's Waiver of Right to Repurchase 130 N. 1st Street – Sunbelt Refugees LLC (Whitewater Music Hall). Motion by Alderperson Lukens, seconded by Alderperson Henke, to approve. Motion passed 10-0. Adjournment Motion by Tierney, seconded by Watson, to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m. To obtain a copy of the minutes to this meeting or any other City meeting, contact the Clerk or visit the City's website at wausauwi.gov. Doug Diny, Mayor Kaitlyn Bernarde, City Clerk WNAXLP December 17 2025 LWIX0424212