Briefing
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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