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Infrastructure & Facilities Committee approves 2027 street plan, parking agreement, and Grand Avenue signal plat; discusses neighborhood parking concerns

WausauMar 12, 20262 min read

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The Wausau Infrastructure & Facilities Committee met March 12, 2026. Members approved the February 12 minutes, the Proposed 2027 Street Construction Projects and 5‑Year Plan, an amended parking agreement with 11 Scott Street, LLC (Riverside Place), and the transportation project plat for Grand Avenue signal replacements (Project 370-40-40). Committee members discussed a petition on parking restrictions for S. 9th Ave, S. 10th Ave, and Bopf St but took no final action. The 5‑Year Plan notes N. 9th Ave selection based on pavement condition and repeated water‑main breaks. Next meeting remains scheduled for April 10, 2026.

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Approved February 12, 2026 Infrastructure & Facilities Committee minutes (5-0).
Approved Proposed 2027 Street Construction Projects and 5‑Year Plan (Motion Passed 5-0); N. 9th Ave selected for 2031 work in part due to over 22 water main breaks in the area.
Approved Amended and Restated Parking Agreement with 11 Scott Street, LLC (aka Riverside Place) with amendment relocating ~12 permit stalls on level zero to the north side (Motion Passed 4-1; Alderperson Larson opposed).
Approved Transportation Project Plat for Project 370-40-40 (Grand Avenue Signal Replacements at Sturgeon Eddy Rd and Townline Rd) (Motion Passed 5-0); project uses SISP funding (90/10 DOT/federal/local split), establishes permanent and temporary easements for signal bases, and will upgrade pedestrian crossings to current ADA standards.
Discussed petition for parking restrictions on S. 9th Ave, S. 10th Ave, and Bopf St; petitions described as vague, residents and business owners expressed concerns about existing parking and potential loss of stalls; no final action recorded (staff to consider signage/marked stalls).

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Infrastructure & Facilities Committee Meeting

Mar 12, 2026, 5:15 PMWausau City Hall — Council Chambers, 407 Grant Street, Wausau WI 54403completed

Agenda

1 Public comment on agenda items and reading of the City of Wausau Public Comment Statement.
2 Consideration of the minutes of the preceding meeting(s).
a February 12, 2026 Regular Infrastructure and Facilities Minutes
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Decision: Consideration of the minutes of the preceding meeting(s).
3 Discussion and possible action.
a Parking restrictions on S. 9th Ave between Thomas Street and Chellis Street, S. 10th Ave between Thomas Street and Chellis Street, and Bopf Street between S. 9th Ave and S. 10th Ave.
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Decision: Discussion and possible action.
b Proposed 2027 Street Construction Projects and 5 Year Plan
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Decision: Discussion and possible action.
c Amended and Restated Parking Agreement with 11 Scott Street, LLC for 11 Scott Street (aka Riverside Place)
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Decision: Discussion and possible action.
d Transportation Project Plat for Project 370-40-40, Grand Avenue Signal Replacements, Sturgeon Eddy Road and Townline Rd
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Decision: Discussion and possible action.
4 Discussion.
5 Adjournment.