City of River Falls Common Council Meeting 7/28/26

The City of River Falls Common Council held a meeting on July 28, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of bills totaling $701,099.29 and multiple resolutions on the consent agenda, such as the purchase of street lighting poles for Whitetail Ridge Corporate Park, amendments to development agreements for the Creamery at Cedar and the Saint Croix Valley Business Innovation Center, and the purchase agreement for a property at 404 South Winter Street, which is integral to the McKinney Corridor project. The council also approved a new optional residential electric rate (RG3) to encourage off-peak electric vehicle charging. A significant discussion focused on the proposed purchase of Saint Croix Gas, a local investor-owned gas utility serving about 10,000 customers. The council authorized the city administrator to proceed with due diligence, including legal and financial reviews, to evaluate the $6.4 million purchase. This acquisition would expand the city's municipal utility services and is subject to Public Service Commission approval and a community referendum. The meeting also addressed public concerns about surveillance camera privacy and data security, with city officials explaining current policies and oversight. No formal votes were taken on surveillance policies during this meeting.