At the City Council meeting on October 21st, the Council awarded the Phelan Park playground equipment contract to Northland Recreation.
Total cost for the project is $298,929.14. The Council had allotted $300,000 of ARPA (American Recovery Plan Act) funds for improvements to Phelan Park. The project should be completed by July 4, 2025.
In other business:
The Council rejected all bids for the construction of a shed at the Christmas Miracle ice rink. Approximately $50,000 had been allotted from ARPA funds for this project. Of the two bids received, one was rejected for failure to provide a bid bond, and the remaining bid exceeded the budgeted amount. The City will look for other ways to complete this project. The shed would be used to house the Zamboni.
The Council approved two offers to purchase from Habitat for Humanity for two lots on Brickyard Road. The price for each lot is $10,000, with one lot purchase set to close on November 22nd and the other on December 20th.
The Council approved ordinance 2024-15 which repeals Section 10-3-1-C of the City Code. With a change to Wisconsin Statute 66.10015(3)(a) in 2023, this section of the City Code became unenforceable as written.
The Council approved the contract in the amount of $34,675.19 between the Dunn County Humane Society and the City of Menomonie for animal control services for 2025. The City is required to provide animal control services and each year contracts with the DCHS to house strays and provide other animal related services.
Prior to the regular meeting, the Council met at 6 pm for a special meeting to review the applications from agencies requesting financial assistance for 2025. Requests have been received from the Ludington Guard Band, Stepping Stones, The Bridge to Hope, Mabel Tainter, Hmong Friendship Center, Dunn County Humane Society, Dunn County Historical Society, the Senior Center, Evergreen Cemetery, Downtown Menomonie, Boys & Girls Club, and Dunn County Transit.
The Council’s next meeting date will be Wednesday, November 6th to accommodate the setup of the November 5th election which uses the Council chambers. The Council’s second meeting in November will be held on Wednesday, November 20th as the City will not have final information from the state to complete the budget by November 18th.
