OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE WAUSAU COMMON COUNCIL
held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Council Chambers, beginning at 6:32 p.m., Mayor Doug Diny presiding. Roll Call indicated 11 members present.
Consideration of the minutes of the preceding meeting, approval of the minutes if correct, and correction of mistakes if any.
Motion by Watson, seconded by Lukens, to approve all items outlined below.
February 10, 2025 Regular Common Council Minutes. Motion passed 11-0.
Consent agenda.
Motion by Neal, seconded by Kilian, to approve all items outlined below.
26-0108 Resolution from the Public Health & Safety Committee Approving or Denying Various Licenses as Indicated.
01-0115 Resolution from the Public Health & Safety Committee Relocating Wards 17, 18, 19, 20 (District 7 & 8) to a Marathon Park East Gate Hall in 2026.
23-0214 Resolution from the Finance Committee Approving Amendment to Professional Service Contract with EPLEX, LLC.
26-0206 Resolution from the Finance Committee Approving Amendment to the City of Wausau Comprehensive Fee Schedule Regarding Commercial Building and Plumbing Plan Reviews. Motion passed 11-0.
26-0205 Ordinance from the Plan Commission Amending Sections 23.02.30 (SR-2) Single Family Residential-2 Zoning District, 23.02.31 (SR-3) Single Family Residential-3 Zoning District, 23.02.32 (SR-5) Single FamilyResidential-5 Zoning District, 23.02.34 (MH-7) Mobile Home Residential-7 Zoning District, 23.02.40 (DR-8) Duplex Residential-8 Zoning District, 23.02.41 (TF-10) Two Flat Residential-10 Zoning District, 23.02.61 (MI) Medium Industrial Zoning District, Section 23.02.62 (HI) Heavy Industrial Zoning District, 23.02.70 (IOS) Intensive Outdoor Storage Zoning District, 23.03.30 Temporary uses, 23.06.06 Off-street parking and traffic circulation, 23.06.20 Exterior lighting standards, 23.06.40 Fencing standards and 23.09.27 Sign permits-Application, enforcement, and revocation. Motion by Kilian, seconded by Neal, to amend Ordinance 26-0205 to remove the changes in Section 7. (3) and 8. (3). Motion failed 4-7. Motion by Watson, seconded by Tierney, to approve. Motion passed 10-1.
24-0704 Resolution from the Finance Committee authorizing entering into Memorandum of Understanding with both Healthy Opportunities for Latin Americans (HOLA) and New Beginnings Inc. through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Grant. Motion by Kilian, seconded by Neal to table 24-0704 until it is reconsidered. Motion withdrawn. Motion by Neal, seconded by Kilian, to refer 24-0704 back to committee. Motion failed 3-8. Motion by Watson, seconded by Larson, to approve. Motion passed 9-2.
26-0202 Confirming Appointments of the Mayor of the City of Wausau to the Business Improvement District Board. Motion by Lukens, seconded by Neal, to approve. Motion passed 11-0.
Motion by Lukens, seconded by Neal, to adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute § 19.85(1)(f) to consider financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific persons except where par. (b) applies which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems or investigations to discuss an investigation into allegations against a City of Wausau official. Motion passed 11-0. The Common Council did not reconvene into Open Session.
Adjournment
Motion by Neal, seconded by Henke, to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 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
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March 5 2026
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