# City Council Meeting   Tuesday 2025 07 08

The City of Eau Claire City Council met on July 8, 2025, and later held a joint work session with the Waterways and Parks Commission on the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP). Council unanimously approved the updated 2025–26 operating plan for the North Barstow Business Improvement District, and unanimously approved a resolution requiring DECKI to report annually on its activities and use of city funding before July 31. Council also unanimously accepted minutes from the Fiscal Stability Ad Hoc Committee; discussion included potential revenue from paid parking, but no decision was made on that option. No contracts, vendor selections, or purchasing awards were identified. The meeting metadata lists a different date, but the transcript and title indicate July 8, 2025.

The parks work session reviewed park usability, maintenance priorities, equity, and possible funding approaches. Discussion included pursuing grants, partnerships and volunteer support, considering a park utility fee or grant-writing capacity, and evaluating underused parkland for community needs—including affordable housing—on a case-by-case basis. The plan’s proposed improvements and rough budget figures are intended to support eligibility for DNR grants; a $2.5 million estimate for Carson Park grandstands was cited as an example of a major potential cost, not an approved allocation. The plan was expected to return for further review and adoption, with no procurement action taken at the work session.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 01, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council Meeting   Tuesday 2025 07 08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnaHJciVcRU) - City of Eau Claire