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Altoona City Council Meeting Summary - April 9, 2026

Meeting Portal — Thursday, April 9, 2026
BodyAltoona, Wisconsin
SessionMeeting Portal
DateThursday, April 9, 2026
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Speaker 1

0:04

I don't know

Speaker 2

0:04

people.

Speaker 1

0:07

Yes.

0:10

I would think you're probably

Speaker 2

0:12

involved.

0:14

I mean, this is probably uh two webs.

0:16

No, maybe even a three X.

Speaker 3

0:19

You can um still say that we did it.

0:22

And not your

Speaker 4

0:24

super

Speaker 1

0:24

nice

Speaker 4

0:24

brand.

Speaker 1

0:25

Also, I'll do a

Speaker 2

0:26

little introduction.

0:29

They really like it.

Speaker 3

0:32

Okay.

Unassigned speaker

0:32

It doesn't have to be a good one.

Speaker 5

0:34

All right, let's go ahead and call the regular council meeting of Thursday.

0:39

April 9th, 2026 to order.

0:42

We

Speaker 6

0:43

have

Speaker 5

0:44

Pledge Allegiance.

Speaker 1

0:54

One nation for

Unassigned speaker

0:58

all the

Speaker 5

1:01

roll call for councilpersons, roll call for departments.

Speaker 7

1:04

Mayor Brendan Pratt.

1:06

Councilperson Dale Stuber.

1:08

Councilperson Timothy Lima.

1:10

Councilperson Bruce Thielen.

1:12

Councilperson Matthew Beeron.

1:14

Councilperson Susie Zilmer.

1:16

Councilperson Susan Rose is not here at this point.

1:21

Attorney Sambach Hansen.

1:23

City Administrator Michael Golott.

1:26

Director of Public Works, Scott Quick, City Engineer Christian Hubert.

Unassigned speaker

1:36

All right.

Speaker 5

1:36

Citizen participation period, no more than 20 minutes unless extended by two-thirds vote for section 2.04.051B, time limited to three minutes per person.

Speaker 7

1:48

We have a couple of people that want to speak.

Speaker 8

1:57

Good evening.

1:58

Many of you know I live near next to the Whitetail Woods development.

2:03

I brought an example here of construction debris that has been blown onto our property from the site.

2:08

It's roofing material.

Speaker 9

2:11

Over the past

Speaker 8

2:12

several months, I've contacted uh Mike and Christian multiple times through emails, photos, and phone calls regarding debris that is not being properly contained on the development site.

2:23

When the pick wind picks up, that debris does not stay on site.

2:27

With the trees removed, there is nothing to stop it from traveling.

2:31

We've found it on our property, on neighboring property, and across the road on the adjacent field from us.

2:37

On February 12th, the debris was finally cleaned up after I contacted Mike and Christian.

2:44

And after the police were involved, uh involvement was authorized because the developers were not responding to emails from uh Mike or Christian.

2:53

Unfortunately, and it was nice to have it picked

Unassigned speaker

2:56

up.

Speaker 8

2:57

Unfortunately, within a couple of weeks, the problem returned.

3:00

I handed out a picture that I took this afternoon showing debris that is in the field across from our house.

3:08

We are once again dealing with construction debris blowing through our neighborhood.

3:12

This is not an in this is not just an inconvenience.

3:16

It's a failure to comply with existing municipal codes.

3:19

Section 15.04.105 clearly places responsibility on the contractor to properly manage and dispose of building materials.

3:28

Section 8.20.010 requires proper and sanitary disposal of refuse.

3:34

Section 8.20.030 further specifies that garbage must be contained in appropriate covered receptacles.

3:43

It does not indicate on there that that does not include construction dumpsters.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Water And Wastewater Management█████████████████████████████29%
Engineering And Infrastructure█████████████████████████25%
Parks and Recreation█████████████████17%
Public Engagement██████████10%
Procedural████████8%
Environmental Protection████4%
Fiscal Sustainability████4%
Personnel Matters███3%
Summary of Proceedings

Altoona City Council Meeting Summary - April 9, 2026

The Altoona City Council met on April 9, 2026, to address public concerns regarding construction debris, a proposed restructuring of the county recycling fee model, approval of street improvement special assessments, and capital improvements for The Yard Container Park.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved a proclamation recognizing Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
  • Approved a proclamation recognizing Arbor Day on Friday, April 24, 2026.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Whitetail Woods Development Debris: A resident living adjacent to the development presented a sample of roofing material and detailed ongoing issues with construction debris blowing onto their property and neighboring fields, despite previous city intervention. The resident cited municipal codes regarding waste containment and requested consistent enforcement and covering of dumpsters.
  • Supporting Comments: Kim Lynham supported the resident, sharing a past experience with water runoff issues. With 40 years of construction experience, he advocated for holding developers accountable, including requiring them to use covered dumpsters.

Discussion Items

  • Response to Whitetail Woods Complaint: City Engineer Christian Hubert stated he monitors the site daily. Councilperson Bruce Thielen expressed frustration, calling the situation a waste of city resources. Councilperson Dale Stuber argued that persistent problems indicate a failure in city enforcement. City Administrator Mike Golott and Director of Public Works Scott Quick acknowledged the challenges but committed to continued pressure on the developer.
  • 2027 Recycling Program Changes (Eau Claire County): Regan Watts, County Recycling Program Manager, presented a plan to simplify the funding model. The county proposes consolidating the current $18 property tax charge and hauler-collected fee into a single $55 annual property tax charge per dwelling unit. Residents would receive a $60 annual credit ($15/quarter) from the county on their hauler bills, leveraging DNR grant funding. Extensive Q&A covered hauler cooperation, business fees, contamination rates, and enforcement. No formal vote was taken; discussion will lead to a future contract.
  • Resolution 4A-26 (Street & Utility Improvements): City Engineer Christian Hubert presented the final resolution for 2026 Street Reconstruction Projects. The resolution sets a 4.04% interest rate for special assessments. Total assessment covers ~38% of project costs, with bid prices coming in ~16% under estimate. Councilperson Susie Zilmer commended Christian for his communication with affected residents. The resolution was approved.
  • The Yard Container Park 2026 CIP Projects: Parks and Recreation staff presented a $75,000 package including a 20x20 tent for events, vendor booths from Lazy Monk Brewery, a concrete volleyball court and market pad, an outdoor projector ($6,000), a storage shed, and repairs to container restaurant floors (quarry tile replacement) and the taproom roof. Programming discussed included music series, a professional wrestling event, and a partnership with the Graham Fest university music festival. The package was approved.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Agenda (Earth Day & Arbor Day): Approved unanimously.
  • Resolution 4A-26: Approved. The street project and associated special assessments will proceed.
  • The Yard Container Park CIP Projects: Approved. Staff will proceed with equipment purchases and structural repairs.
  • Recycling Program Changes: Discussion concluded. The county will finalize contracts for a future council vote on the 2027 implementation.
  • River Prairie Festival / Miscellaneous: Staff directed to coordinate the combined River Prairie Fest and Graham Fest. Council noted the conclusion of union contract negotiations without an agreement over grant funds and probation periods.

Meeting Transcript

I don't know people. Yes. I would think you're probably involved. I mean, this is probably uh two webs. No, maybe even a three X. You can um still say that we did it. And not your super nice brand. Also, I'll do a little introduction. They really like it. Okay. It doesn't have to be a good one. All right, let's go ahead and call the regular council meeting of Thursday. April 9th, 2026 to order. We have Pledge Allegiance. One nation for all the roll call for councilpersons, roll call for departments. Mayor Brendan Pratt. Councilperson Dale Stuber. Councilperson Timothy Lima. Councilperson Bruce Thielen. Councilperson Matthew Beeron. Councilperson Susie Zilmer. Councilperson Susan Rose is not here at this point. Attorney Sambach Hansen. City Administrator Michael Golott. Director of Public Works, Scott Quick, City Engineer Christian Hubert. All right. Citizen participation period, no more than 20 minutes unless extended by two-thirds vote for section 2.04.051B, time limited to three minutes per person. We have a couple of people that want to speak. Good evening. Many of you know I live near next to the Whitetail Woods development. I brought an example here of construction debris that has been blown onto our property from the site. It's roofing material. Over the past several months, I've contacted uh Mike and Christian multiple times through emails, photos, and phone calls regarding debris that is not being properly contained on the development site. When the pick wind picks up, that debris does not stay on site. With the trees removed, there is nothing to stop it from traveling. We've found it on our property, on neighboring property, and across the road on the adjacent field from us. On February 12th, the debris was finally cleaned up after I contacted Mike and Christian. And after the police were involved, uh involvement was authorized because the developers were not responding to emails from uh Mike or Christian. Unfortunately, and it was nice to have it picked

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