City Council Meeting Tuesday 2025 12 09

The Eau Claire City Council meeting, held Tuesday, December 9, 2025, approved formation of a fiscal stability committee for FY2027 by an 8–2 vote. The council also addressed transportation funding and projects: it authorized applications for 2026 federal transit operating and capital assistance, including funds supporting one bus, and approved pursuing Wisconsin state transit assistance of nearly $1.5 million for operations and paratransit. It authorized Chippewa Falls to apply for state and federal funds for shared-ride taxi service, which connects riders to Eau Claire’s fixed-route system. The council also approved an updated paratransit agreement with Eau Claire County; the service is currently provided under contract by Abby Vans. The update revises how revenues and expenses are allocated and raises the agency co-pay from $20 to $45, a change previously approved through the budget and fee-schedule process. The agreement includes provisions for adjusting service if funding is insufficient.

The council considered a transportation project plat for County Line Road and Jeffers Road, which would allow a consultant to negotiate required land acquisitions; the project was scheduled for bidding in May 2026 and construction beginning in July 2026. The transcript records the roll call but does not clearly capture the final vote result. Other business included approving a sidewalk deferral on London Road, rescheduling a city-street event, and adopting an update to the weeds, yards, and lawns ordinance. No vendor selection or new contract award was identified.