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Wausau Common Council (Feb 24, 2026) approves zoning clerical amendments, HUD lead-hazard MOU, BID appointments; adjourns to closed session

WausauFeb 24, 20263 min read

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Council presented a Medal of Valor to Officer Wade Schnowske and approved the Feb. 10, 2026 minutes. The Council approved Ordinance 26-0205 (clerical amendments to multiple zoning code sections) and Resolution 24-0704 (MOU with HOLA and New Beginnings Inc. under a HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Grant) after discussion. The consent agenda (licenses, ward relocations, contract amendment with EPLEX, LLC, and a fee schedule amendment) and Resolution 26-0202 confirming mayoral appointments to the Business Improvement District Board were approved. The Council moved into closed session to consider an investigation into allegations against a City of Wausau official and did not reconvene to open session.

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Approved Ordinance 26-0205 amending multiple zoning code sections (clerical language clean-up); final vote 10–1.
Approved Resolution 24-0704 authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with Healthy Opportunities for Latin Americans (HOLA) and New Beginnings Inc. through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Grant; final vote 9–2.
Approved Consent Agenda items including Resolution 26-0108 (various licenses), Resolution 01-0115 (relocating Wards 17–20 to Marathon Park East Gate Hall for 2026), Resolution 23-0214 (amendment to professional service contract with EPLEX, LLC), and Resolution 26-0206 (amendment to the City Comprehensive Fee Schedule regarding commercial building and plumbing plan reviews).
Confirmed mayoral appointments to the Business Improvement District Board (Resolution 26-0202); vote 11–0.
Adjourned to Closed Session under Wisconsin Statute § 19.85(1)(f) to discuss an investigation into allegations against a City of Wausau official; the Council did not reconvene into open session.

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Common Council Meeting

Feb 24, 2026, 6:30 PMWausau City Hall — Council Chambers, 407 Grant Street, Wausau WIcompleted

Agenda

1 Call to order by the presiding officer.
2 Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call and Proclamations.
3 Presentations.
2026-303 Presentation by the Wausau Police Department for the Medal of Valor Award.
Decision: Presentations.
4 Consideration of the minutes of the preceding meeting, approval of the minutes if correct, and correction of mistakes if any.
2026-260 Regular Common Council Minutes
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Decision: Consideration of the minutes of the preceding meeting, approval of the minutes if correct, and correction of mistakes if any.
5 Reading of the City of Wausau Public Comment Statement.
6 Comments and suggestions from preregistered citizens.
(Any person wishing to offer public comment on items unrelated to items appearing on the agenda must pre-register by providing a name and address in writing to the City Clerk’s Office or chair of a standing committee. Public comments must be limited to items on the agenda if not pre-registered.)
7 Consent agenda.
2026-228 Resolution from the Public Health & Safety Committee Approving or Denying Various Licenses as Indicated.
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Decision: Consent agenda.
2026-239 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.
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Decision: Consent agenda.
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.
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Decision: Consent agenda.
2026-305 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.
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Decision: Consent agenda.
2026-237 Resolution from the Finance Committee Approving Amendment to Professional Service Contract with EPLEX, LLC.
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Decision: Consent agenda.
2026-238 Resolution from the Finance Committee Approving Amendment to the City of Wausau Comprehensive Fee Schedule Regarding Commercial Building and Plumbing Plan Reviews.
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Decision: Consent agenda.
8 Ordinances and resolutions.
2026-302 Confirming Appointments of the Mayor of the City of Wausau to the Business Improvement District Board.
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Decision: Ordinances and resolutions.
9 Closed Session.
2026-311 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.
Decision: Closed Session.
10 Reconvene into Open Session, if necessary, to take action on Closed Session items.
11 Announcement from Mayor and Alderpersons.
12 Comments and suggestions from citizens present during Public Comment occurring both before and after the business meeting.
13 Adjournment.