River Falls Common Council Organizational Meeting 4/21/26

The City of River Falls Common Council held its organizational meeting on April 21, 2026. The meeting included the swearing-in of the mayor and alderpersons, election of council officers such as the council president and comptroller, and appointments to various city committees including the planning commission, historic preservation committee, library board, parks and recreation advisory board, design review committee, utility advisory committee, and housing authority. The council approved two-year and one-year option contracts for attorney services with Weld Riley and prosecution services with Bakke Norman, respectively, with discussion emphasizing transparency and periodic RFPs for these legal services. Additionally, the council approved a resolution designating public depositories for city funds, including River Falls State Bank and others, following an RFP process. The Pierce County Journal was designated as the official newspaper. Organizational updates were presented regarding the city administrator's plan of administration and staffing strategies. The council also voted to cancel the August 11, 2026 meeting due to a partisan primary election. Overall, the meeting focused on organizational structure, committee appointments, and approval of key legal service contracts and financial resolutions.