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Common Council Meeting - Media
Published: Jul 20, 2026
325 Broad Street Demolition Approved; Future Redevelopment Eyed for Downtown Site
The Common Council approved the demolition of the building located at 325 Broad Street, Menasha, Wisconsin. Director Dane confirmed that environmental assessments have been completed with no issues. The timing of the demolition will be coordinated to avoid conflict with the car show on August 20th, with a preference to begin demolition after that date. Future plans for the site are conceptual, involving potential mixed-use development including housing (senior housing, apartments, or condos) and possibly townhomes, fitting with the adjacent neighborhood. Developers have expressed interest, but further discussions on the future of the senior center and parking are needed before redevelopment can proceed. The site offers prime downtown real estate with waterfront access.
City Council Approves Urban Forestry Management Plan Focused on Canopy Expansion and Resilience
The city council reviewed and accepted the Urban Forestry Management Plan, developed over the past year with Eocene and city staff. The plan includes an updated tree inventory, community feedback, goals for canopy expansion, species diversity, resilient urban forests, strong standards, proactive stewardship, funding strategies, and community engagement. Key recommendations include establishing a baseline canopy assessment goal of 30%, identifying 500 critical planting locations, reducing the overconcentration of maple trees (currently 22% of the population), updating the tree code to be outside of city code for easier maintenance, adopting a five-year inspection cycle for trees (down from eight years), and exploring additional funding sources beyond current allocations. The plan emphasizes the importance of human resources for successful urban forestry management and highlights the economic benefits, with an estimated ROI of three to one.
Elk's Lodge 676 Granted Temporary Permit for Licensed Premises Expansion
The Common Council approved a temporary expansion of licensed premises permit for Elk's Lodge 676 at 320 Nicole Boulevard for July 26, 2026. The motion was made by Alderman Hale and seconded by Alderman Isenock. The council approved the request with a 7-0 vote.
City Council Authorizes $3.2 Million in General Obligation Notes for Capital Projects and Pool Renovations
The Common Council approved a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of general obligation promissory notes not to exceed $3,215,000 with a maximum true interest cost of 4.5%. This borrowing is for the city's 2025 capital projects and pool renovations. The resolution delegates authority to the finance director or mayor to accept bids that meet these parameters. The debt issuance is scheduled for closing on September 17th. The financial plan shows the allocation of debt service for reimbursement and pool projects. The proposed new debt results in an estimated levy change of $228,312 for 2027, bringing the total estimated tax rate to 95 cents per thousand for a $300,000 home. The city remains well within its statutory debt capacity limits.
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