Josh Copsey

The Prairie du Chien Common Council meeting included a public hearing regarding the rezoning of Brunson Court Lot 13 from R-1 to R-2, which was subsequently approved. The council also approved the consent agenda, claims, and a Certified Survey Map for Lots 9-16, Block 37, Union Plat of Prairie du Chien. Additionally, they approved Ordinance 2025-09, which repeals and recreates chapter 116 regarding Airport Regulations. The council discussed and approved a Certified Survey Map for Lot 32. The meeting adjourned to a closed session to discuss land purchases before reconvening and adjourning.

The meeting included a roll call, pledge of allegiance, and discussion on claims. The council moved to a closed session to deliberate and negotiate land purchases and sales. Following the closed session, the council reconvened into open session and accepted offers on several lots and made a counter offer on another. Christmas Trees on sale was also mentioned.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various items, such as an existing employer option resolution for the Wisconsin Public Employers group health insurance program, claims, a request for a special sign in a residential neighborhood, and approval of farm land lease documents. The council also discussed and acted upon amending the zoning ordinance and approving parcels from WI DOT administrative review for a USH 18 DOT Roundabout Project. Additionally, the council convened into a closed session to discuss land purchase and later approved a development agreement with Design Homes.

The Prairie du Chien Common Council meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. The City Administrator provided a report covering updated plans, the Homecoming Parade, a K9 Fundraiser, Oktoberfest, the tentative opening of Pizza Ranch, Kids Night Out events, street department work, and trail maintenance. The council approved claims and a 2% increase for the airport hanger lease for 2026. Additionally, they approved Ordinance 2025-11 regarding the municipal code. The council moved to a closed session to discuss land sale and purchase, then reconvened and directed City Staff to move forward with a development agreement with Moto Tire.

The meeting included a report from the City Administrator covering topics such as police and fire department involvement in distributing food boxes, updates on the Jail expansion project, Public Works Department activities at LaRivirie Farm Park, and the installation of Christmas lights downtown and on the island. The council discussed and approved claims, financing for a squad car lease with Peoples State Bank, and a plat review for Lot 10 in Block 4 of Davies Subdivision No. 1. Additionally, they approved Ordinance 2025-13 regarding miscellaneous traffic regulations for trucks.