Common Council Meeting - May 18, 2026

The City of Stevens Point Common Council held a regular meeting on May 18, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The council approved a significant contract award for the Business 51 North Segment Project to Chipoa Concrete Services for an amount not to exceed $17,442,621.31, reflecting a major investment in local road infrastructure. Additionally, the council approved resolutions related to conditional use permits for educational facilities, including Midstate Technical College and Central Wisconsin Lutheran High School, indicating ongoing community development projects. The meeting also included discussions on ATV/UTV route amendments and various claims disallowances. A motion to reconsider a police and fire commission appointment was discussed but ultimately failed to pass. Public input was received on voting access improvements, specifically a petition to add an in-person absentee voting location on the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point campus for the November 2026 election, highlighting community engagement in electoral processes. Overall, the meeting focused on infrastructure spending, community development permits, and governance appointments, with several motions passed to approve contracts and permits.