CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WISCONSIN Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (A complete set of minutes is on file in the Clerk's Office) A meeting of the Wisconsin Rapids Common Council was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 444 West Grand Avenue, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:02 p.m. The public was invited to listen to the audio of the meeting. The meeting was also streamed LIVE on the City's Facebook page. 1. Call to Order Mayor Zacher called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. 2. Roll Call Roll call indicated that all alderpersons were present, except Alderperson Cattanach, who was excused. 3. Pledge of Allegiance and Silent Prayer in Lieu of Invocation Mayor Zacher invited all present to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silent prayer in lieu of an invocation. 4. Reading of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting held on January 20, 2026 It was moved by Palmquist, seconded by Pluess to dispense with a reading and accept the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays. 5. Resolutions A. Consider a Resolution to Vacate and Discontinue a Portion of 8th Avenue North between Brown Street and Wilson Street It was moved by Austin, seconded by Palmquist to approve a Resolution to Vacate and Discontinue a Portion of 8th Avenue between Brown Street and Wilson Street. Motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays. Resolution No. 5 (2026). B. Consider a Resolution Authorizing the Redemption of the General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2015B, Dated September 22, 2015 It was moved by Palmquist, seconded by Timm to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Redemption of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2015B, Dated September 22, 2015. Motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays. Resolution No. 6 (2026). 6. Consider for Adoption the Actions of the Standing Committees of the Common Council, as follows: A. REPORT OF THE SPECIAL FINANCE AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 17, 2026: Jake Cattanach, Chairperson Dean Veneman, Vice-Chairperson Michael Timm Date of Meeting: February 17, 2026 Reported to Council: February 17, 2026 The Finance and Property Committee met at 5:17 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting was LIVE on Wisconsin Rapids Community Media (WRCM) Spectrum Channel 985 and Solarus Channel 3, online at www.wr-cm.org or via WRCM's Roku app and was streamed LIVE on the City of Wisconsin Rapids Facebook page. All members of the Finance and Property Committee were present, except Alderperson Cattanach, who was excused. Vice-Chairperson Veneman chaired the meeting. 1. Call to Order Vice-Chairperson Veneman called the meeting to order at 5:17 p.m. 2. Consider accepting a proposal from Altmann Construction Company, Inc., for remodeling necessary to Fire Station #2 for the installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box It was moved by Veneman, seconded by Timm to approve a proposal from Altmann Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $12,250 less a donation amount of $6,075 for a total of $6,175, as presented, for remodeling necessary to Fire Station #2 for the installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box. Motion carried, 2-0. 3. Approve the signing of the Lease and Service Agreement with Safe Haven Baby Boxes, Inc., and the remittance of funds to the company pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding with Saints Peter and Paul Parish It was moved by Veneman, seconded by Timm to approve the signing of the Lease and Service Agreement with Safe Haven Baby Boxes, Inc., and the remittance of funds to the company pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding with Saints Peter and Paul Parish. Motion carried, 2-0. 4. Consider accepting the Planning Grant awarded to the City from the Wisconsin Urban Nonpoint Source Water Pollution Abatement and Stormwater Management Grant Program. It was moved by Veneman, seconded by Timm to approve the Planning Grant awarded to the City from the Wisconsin Urban Nonpoint Source Water Pollution Abatement and Stormwater Management Grant Program. Motion carried, 2-0. 5. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting adjourned at 5:29 p.m. It was moved by Timm, seconded by Veneman to approve and adopt the actions of the Committee. Motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays. B. REPORT OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 5, 2026: Madalyn Palmquist, Chairperson Ryan Austin, Vice-Chairperson Jeff Penzkover Date of Meeting: February 5, 2026 Reported to Council: February 17, 2026 The Public Works Committee met on Thursday, February 5th, 2026 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. All members were present. 1. Call to order The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM. 2. Review and consider request from the Wood County Health Department to install sidewalk art along the Ahdawagam trail adjacent to the Farmer's Market. There were maintenance concerns raised about what happens when the paint needs to be redone. Paul Vollert mentioned that the trail will need to be sealed in about 3 years so it could be reassessed at that time. Motion by Palmquist, second by Penzkover to allow Wood County Health Department to apply for a grant to install sidewalk art. Motion carried 3-0. 3. Review the bid results for the Riverwall Rehabilitation project and consider award to the low, qualified contractor. Motion by Austin, second by Penzkover to award the Riverwall Rehabilitation project to Zenith Tech, Inc. in the amount of $1,206,100.00. Motion carried 3-0. 4. Review and discuss the draft Lead Service Line Replacement Ordinance. Adam Bruenig, Water Superintendent at WWLC, presented the draft Lead Service Line Replacement ordinance. Discussion followed on the timeline for approval to allow for inclusion with 2026 CIP projects as well as to be able to apply for funds through the Safe Drinking Water loan program. Also, there was discussion about how timing requirements and costs are borne by the residents and how the Public Works Department may (or may not) be able to assist and how the City would be able to administer the program. No motion was made with an intent to discuss at Council. 5. Discuss the East Jackson St project and review the preliminary road layout. An update was provided on the design progress and the roadway layout was reviewed. Mayor Zacher revisited the type of intersection control at 3rd St S and E Jackson St, and requested a roundabout be reconsidered. Discussions followed and no motion was taken. 6. Review Engineering & Street Department Monthly Activity Report Monthly reports were reviewed. 7. Review Referral List The list was reviewed and items 6,8,11,12 were identified for removal from the list since they were completed. 8. Set Next Meeting Date The next regular meeting is March 5th, 2026 at 5pm. 9. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 6:11 PM. Palmquist requested that items #4 and #5 be held out for separate vote. It was moved by Palmquist, seconded by Austin to approve and adopt the balance of the report, holding out items #4 and #5 for separate vote. Motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays. Regarding item #4, it was moved by Palmquist, seconded by Pluess to instruct the City Attorney to review the ordinance and make any necessary revisions for consideration at the next Public Works Committee meeting. Motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays. Regarding item #5, it was moved by Pluess, seconded by Palmquist to move forward with the design of the roundabout at 3rd St S and E Jackson St. Motion carried, 6 ayes and 1 nay. 7. Reports of Other Committees, Commissions, Boards, and Department Reports: A. Reports: 1. McMillan Memorial Library Personnel Committee held on November 13, 2025; Board of Trustees held on December 17, 2025 2. Wisconsin Rapids Housing Authority held on November 25, 2025 3. South Wood County Airport Commission held on January 8, 2026 4. Water Works and Lighting Commission held on January 13, 2026 Department Reports for January 2026 5. Engineering Department 6. Public Works Department 7. Wastewater Treatment Plant 8. Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department 9. Wisconsin Rapids Police Department No action was taken on this item. The reports will be placed on file. 8. Referrals to Committees 1. Alderperson Timm made a referral to the Finance and Property Committee regarding Lincoln High School art students to create art in the lobby at City Hall along the second-floor balcony 2. Alderperson Pluess made a referral to the Human Resources and Finance and Property Committees regarding a requisition for a Firefighter Paramedic. 3. Alderperson Pluess made a referral to the Human Resources and Finance and Property Committees regarding a cost of living increase for employees. 9. In open session, the Council may vote to go into closed session under Section 19.85(1)(e) of the Wisconsin Statutes, which reads: "Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session." It was moved by Veneman, seconded by Penzkover to enter into closed session. Motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays, and the Council entered into closed session. In closed session, the Council will discuss negotiations, strategy, and the consideration of a final negotiated agreement with Advanced Disposal Services Cranberry Creek Landfill, LLC, for the Cranberry Creek Landfill expansion; the agreement has been approved by the local negotiating committee In closed session, the Council discussed negotiations, strategy, and the consideration of a final negotiated agreement with Advanced Disposal Services Cranberry Creek Landfill, LLC, for the Cranberry Creek Landfill expansion; the agreement has been approved by the local negotiating committee. 10. The Council will return to open session It was moved by Penzkover, seconded by Palmquist to return to open session. Motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays, and the Council returned to open session. In open session, the Council may continue to discuss the final negotiated agreement with Advanced Disposal Services Cranberry Creek Landfill, LLC, for the Cranberry Creek Landfill expansion. In open session, the Council continued to discuss the final negotiated agreement with Advanced Disposal Services Cranberry Creek Landfill, LLC, for the Cranberry Creek Landfill expansion. 11. Consider for adoption a Resolution Approving the Cranberry Creek Landfill Final Negotiated Agreement It was moved by Timm, seconded by Pluess to approve a Resolution Approving the Cranberry Creek Landfill Final Negotiated Agreement. Motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays. Resolution No. 7 (2026). 12. Adjournment. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer M. Gossick, City Clerk WNAXLP March 16 2026 LWIX0478331