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Economic Development

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Jun 25, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Joint Finance and Economic Development meeting summary

The committees approved minutes from May 26 and authorized a sole-source purchase to upfit three 2026 police squad vehicles. Members heard Tax Increment District (TID) annual reports, heard a developer presentation about two city parcels, and held closed-session negotiations on multiple property purchases and a development term sheet.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Common Council meeting summary

Council met with all 11 members present. Proclamations were issued and prior minutes approved. Committee reports were filed and consent agenda items passed, including parking changes on North 2nd Street, an amendment to the procurement policy, rezoning of 230 E. Thomas Street to TF-10, 2026 CDBG allocations, and deed-restriction actions for 725 S. 84th Avenue. The Council approved scheduling a Committee of the Whole to discuss the city’s budget process, adopted a Public Participation Plan for the comprehensive plan, approved various licenses, and confirmed multiple mayoral appointments.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Common Council approves multiple budget actions, transit and utility measures; one tax claim denied

The Wausau Common Council met April 14, 2026 (11 members present). The consent agenda passed (10–1). Key approvals included budget modifications and carryovers, funding and agreements for transit (Metro Ride study; CAD/AVL support), Wausau Water Works lead service line funding, airport leases and property transactions (including sale to Habitat for Humanity of Wausau), and a Grow Solar MOU with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association. A resolution seeking recovery of alleged unlawful tax for Green Acres at Greenwood Hills, LLC failed (0–11). The Council also confirmed mayoral appointments, suspended Rule 1(D), referred the 2026 summer hours program back to Human Resources, and approved parameters for issuing up to $10.56M in GO promissory notes. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 PM.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Common Council approves Waterside Place development agreement; adopts new solid waste code; authorizes settlement

At the March 24, 2026 meeting the Wausau Common Council approved a development and parking agreement for Waterside Place, repealed and recreated the municipal solid waste chapter, authorized a police budget modification and several agreements and appointments, and approved a settlement release; most measures passed unanimously while the Waterside Place and settlement items drew split votes.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

March 3, 2026 — Economic Development Committee: Thomas Street Phase II results; Cleveland Ave outreach; CDA six-unit update

Committee approved the February 3, 2026 minutes (5-0). The Wisconsin DNR presented Phase II testing for the Thomas Street corridor: Areas B, C, and D showed only minor/isolated soil impacts with no groundwater effects; Area A showed elevated lead and dioxins in shallow soil and petroleum-related chemicals in deeper soil/groundwater, prompting an environmental contamination case. The DNR issued a Responsible Party Letter (Feb 11, 2026) requiring the City to hire a qualified environmental consultant by March 13, 2026 and submit a detailed investigation plan by April 12, 2026; the City will request consultant funding at the next Finance Committee meeting. Other items: 1300 Cleveland Ave public participation survey (98 responses) — full report to be shared in April; Community Development Authority six-unit project at 405 S 8th Ave pre-construction meeting scheduled March 4, 2026 with work starting when weather allows; April Economic Development Committee meeting will be rescheduled due to the Spring Election. Meeting adjourned at 6:16 PM.

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