City of River Falls Common Council 05/26/26

The City of River Falls Common Council meeting on May 26, 2026, focused extensively on housing and annexation issues. A detailed presentation by Maxfield Research highlighted the city's housing needs analysis through 2035, emphasizing a tight housing market with rising prices and a significant demand for diverse housing types, including affordable, subsidized, and senior housing. The council discussed strategies to address affordability challenges, including land trusts and public-private partnerships. The meeting also included a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance for annexation of property at the southeast corner of County Highway M and 1060th Street, proposing mixed-use and medium-density residential zoning to support efficient infrastructure extension and housing development. The council approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions for acceptance of public improvements in new residential developments. The meeting concluded with a closed session on a legal matter related to a claim against the city.