Wausau Infrastructure and Facilities Committee Meeting - 7/9/26

The City of Wausau Infrastructure and Facilities Committee met on July 9, 2026, to discuss several key issues including the city's snow plowing policy, transportation projects, and urban design plans. A significant portion of the meeting focused on public concerns regarding the recent change in snow plowing practices on boulevard streets, where snow is now plowed to the curb rather than the center medians. Residents expressed safety and accessibility issues, prompting committee members to consider equipment upgrades to allow plowing to the medians legally and safely. The committee agreed to revisit the snow plowing policy in the August meeting with cost estimates for outfitting trucks with dual wings. Additionally, the committee approved a transportation project plat for South 52nd East Wausau Avenue and North 6th to North 18th Street, set public hearings for alley and street vacations, and approved a sculpture installation funded by a private party. They also discussed preliminary engineering plans for implementing the Wausau Center Urban Design and Transportation Master Plan, with a potential budget request of around $150,000 for 2027, though no motion was passed. Finally, the committee approved the installation of a rectangular rapid flashing beacon at a pedestrian crossing on East Thomas Street to improve safety. The meeting included motions passed related to procurement and capital projects, with further study and budget considerations planned for upcoming meetings.