Menomonie City Council Sells $2.8 million in promissory notes

Pledge of Allegiance
1. Roll Call

The mayor and Mr. Schofield spoke to the recent tragedy plane crash. Mike Morrow served the city for 28 years and became the public works foreman.  The council observed a moment of silence for the four who died in the crash.

2. Approval of Minutes

The minutes were approved by voice vote.

3. Public Comments
4. New Business
a. Proposed Resolution 2025-04 providing for the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of $2,820,000
general obligation promissory notes, Series 2025A, of the City of Menomonie, Wisconsin;
Establishing the Terms and Conditions Therefor; Directing their Execution and Delivery;
Creating a Debt Service Account Therefor; and Awarding the Sale Thereof – discussion and
possible action.

The resolution is in the attached meeting packet. The rating call has happened and the rating was set at A+.

The winning bid went to Baird at a 4.09% interest rate.  The payment structure pays off the shorter-term projects sooner and the long-term projects later. 

The resolution was approved unanimously.

b. Xcel Energy Carbon Free Progress Update Presentation – discussion only (no action).

Menomonie was the first city to join the action plan. By 2030 we should be 80-88% carbon-free.

c. Proposed Resolution 2025-05 regarding Tree City USA – discussion and possible action.

The resolution recognizes Arbor Day (April 25), and the city will have a celebration at the Historical Society.

The resolution was approved by voice vote. 
d. Proposed Resolution 2025-06 regarding Bird City Wisconsin – discussion and possible action.

 This is to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day.  The rresolution was approved by voice vote.

e. Proposed Resolution 2025-07 regarding Irrigation Restrictions – discussion and possible
action.

This is the same alternate side of the street watering restriction that was in effect for the last two years and will probably continue until Well 9 comes online. 

The resolution was approved by voice vote.

f. Special Event Requests – discussion and possible action:
   i. Menomonie Baseball Association tournaments, Wakanda Park, May 30-June 1, June
6-8, June 13-15, June 20-22, July 25-27, 2025.
   ii. Ludington Guard Band concerts, Wilson Park, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, 2025.
   iii. Ludington Guard Band cannon, 7 th Street East, July 1, 2025.
   iv. Menomonie Hipnic concert, Wilson Park and Wilson Avenue, June 21, 2025.

All of the events were approved contingent on receipt of proof of insurance.  The cannon for the Ludington Guard Band will require special cannon insurance, no projectiles, and a maximum of 1/4 charge. 

g. Mayoral Appointments to Boards and Commissions – discussion and possible  action:
   i. Board of Review
      1. John Sobota (1-year term to April 2026)
   ii. Board of Appeals
      1. Larry Feiler (3-year term to April 2028)
   iii. Business Improvement District (Downtown Menomonie)
      1. Mike Stewart (3-year term to December 2027)
      2. Barbara Bauer-Chen (3-year term to December 2027)
      3. Stacy Erickson (3-year term to December 2027)
      4. Jeff Frawley (3-year term to December 2027) - Jeff Frawley was removed because his is running for a third term and is not eligible. 

   iv. Tourism Commission
      1. Ryan Verdon (1-year term to April 2026)
      2. Grady Richartz (1-year term to April 2026)
      3. Barbara Bauer-Chen (1-year term to April 2026)

All of the appointments were approved.

5. Budget Transfers

There is an internal transfer of $7000  to upgrade operating systems on computers for security purposes. and a second transfer for the airport.

These were approved unanimously.

 
6. Mayor’s Report

No report from the mayor.
7. Communications and Miscellaneous Business

The city is making counseling available for employees who need it in regard to the plane crash deaths. 

There will be a golf event on June 11 to raise money for the city.

The leaf pickup scheduled for tomorrow has been moved to Wednesday and the last week MAY be extended to May 5 due to the wet weather.

8. Claims

The claims list was approved. 

9. Licenses
   a. Normal license list – discussion and possible action.

The license list was approved by voice vote. 
10. Adjourn

adjourned at 8:07 PM.
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