The Council awarded the Menomonie Public Library Vibrant Spaces Phase 1 contract to Haas Sons, Inc at a cost of $245,040.90. This project is being funded with $29,000 from ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds, $44,250 from the Vibrant Spaces Grant and Menomonie Public Library Funds. The original bid from Hass Sons (low bidder on the project) exceeded the funds available for the project. Three items were eliminated from the original plan - a pergola, a trash enclosure, and a fire feature. All of these items could be added at a later time if funds become available.
Learn more about the project in this previous post.
In other business:
The Council approved the Supportive Fire and Ambulance Agreement for 2025. The City of Menomonie contracts with the Menomonie Rural Fire and Ambulance District (an association of municipalities in Dunn County formed to provide fire protection and ambulance service to its residents) for supportive fire and ambulance services. MFD Chief Denny Klass noted that currently the Rural District funds about 7% of the department’s operating budget, while using better than 30% of the assets on calls. The City and the Rural District will be working on an agreement for 2026 and beyond that will increase the funding provided by the Rural District. The agreement for 2025 is a continuation of the agreement that has been in place since 2020.
The Council approved four State/Municipal Financial Agreements with Wisconsin DOT for resurfacing of US Highway 12, and State Highways 25 and 29. Portions of these roadways located in Downtown Menomonie are scheduled for resurfacing in 2029. The City of Menomonie is responsible for the cost of parking lanes and sidewalks and Wisconsin DOT for the traffic lanes. The City’s share of the project is estimated to be $800,512.00.
The Council approved Resolution 2024-19, a resolution declaring official intent to reimburse expenditures from proceeds of borrowing for Pine Avenue (from Wilson Street to Game Park Road). The City will be reconstructing Pine Avenue from Wilson Street to Game Park Road in 2025. The resolution is needed as the City may be applying for a low interest loan or grant from the Wisconsin DNR Safe Drinking Water Loan Program for water main improvements in the area where the road work will be done.
The Council approved a resolution accepting public utility improvements in the Maplewood Eco-Cottages Development and a resolution accepting public street, public utility and public storm water improvements in the Estover Terrace Subdivision.
The Council approved the Keeping Safety Simple, LLC contract for 2025 at a cost of $21,000.
