On the agenda: Prescott meeting — ALPR (Sep 14)

HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
5:00 PM
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
800 BORNER ST
PRESCOTT, WI 54021

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Health and Safety Committee Minutes from July 13, 2026
4. Review of ALPR Cameras in the City of Prescott
5. Discuss on Ordinance Language for E-Bikes, E-Scooters, and Electronic
Motorcycles
6. Employee Training on CPR/AED/First Aid
7. Review of Three-Hour Parking on Borner Street
8. Other Business
9. Adjourn
Next Meeting: November 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM

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HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
JULY 13, 2026
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a meeting of the Health & Safety Committee was held on
Monday, July 13, 2026, at 800 Borner St., Prescott, WI 54021.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call: Meeting was called to order by Chair Dar Hintz at 5:00 PM. Members
present were Dar Hintz, Maureen Otwell, and Bailey Ruona. Representing was City
Administrator Matt Wolf, Clerk Rashel Temmers, and Police Chief Eric Michaels. Also present
was Mayor Michael Gerke
2. Approval of Health and Safety Committee Minutes from May 11, 2026.
Committee Member Ruona motioned to approve the minutes from May 11, 2026, seconded
by Committee Member Otwell. Motion passed unanimously by a voice vote, 3-to-0.
3. Review of City Code 435-9 Loud and Unnecessary Noise
City Administrator Matt Wolf stated that a complaint was received from a resident regarding
construction activity occurring at The Bluffs development. According to the resident, heavy
equipment began operating before 7:00 a.m., which is not allowed per the City’s noise
ordinance 435-9. City staff contacted the contractor about the complaint and advised that
construction activity may not begin before 7:00 a.m. The development team was also notified
of the applicable start time. In addition to requesting enforcement of the existing 7:00 a.m.
start time, the resident asked the city to consider amending its noise ordinance to reduce the
permitted time for construction activity from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Construction projects are
often subject to strict schedules, weather-related delays, contractual deadlines, and potential
financial penalties for failing to complete work on time. Wisconsin’s limited construction season
may also require contractors to work extended hours when weather and site conditions are
favorable. The city has experienced these circumstances on several municipal projects. Staff
have received prior complaints regarding contractors beginning work before the permitted 7:00
a.m. start time and are not aware of any similar complaints regarding the 10:00 p.m. end time.
With the residents’ request to amend the end time to 7:00 p.m., it would limit the contractor’s
ability to respond to weather delays, complete time-sensitive work, or maintain project
schedules. Committee Chair Hintz believes this should be addressed on holidays and weekends
as well and would like to see a 9:00 p.m. end time. Committee member Ruona asked if this was
being considered for all construction projects, including indoor projects. She also stated that
the summer months are too short and crews need to get work done when they can. She did not
see an issue with construction crews working indoors until 10:00 p.m. if needed. Committee
member Otwell thought that a 9:00 p.m. end time would be good but does not believe the city
should change an ordinance like this based on only one or two complaints. She takes no issue
with revisiting this again if complaints continue to come in to staff.

Committee member Ruona motioned to approve keeping City Code 435-9 Loud and
Unnecessary Noise as is. Committee member Otwell seconded the motion. There was no
further discussion on the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a voice vote, 3-to-0.
4. Two Rivers Restaurant (117 Broad Street)
a. Handicap Ramp
b. Dumpster Request
City Administrator Matt Wolf presented concerns from Two Rivers Restaurant at 117 Broad
Street regarding their handicap ramp and dumpster enclosure. Two Rivers requested
permission from the mayor to utilize a third dumpster during the summer months. Under City
Code, any additional dumpster(s) must also be screened and incorporated into an enclosure
consistent with the existing structure. As part of the December 13, 2021, approved business
expansion, the Plan Commission required that all garbage, rubbish, and recycling containers be
stored within a screened enclosure. To accommodate the business, the city authorized
placement of a dumpster enclosure within the Front Street right-of-way, which resulted in the
loss of one public parking space. Since the enclosure was installed, staff have experienced
multiple issues with the enclosure being left open and trash being placed outside of it. After
repeated attempts to resolve the issues through discussions and emails with the owners, a
formal letter was issued on September 6, 2024, advising that the arrangement could be
terminated if compliance did not improve. With the addition of a third dumpster, the city would
lose another public parking space. Regarding the handicap ramp, the site plan that was
submitted in 2021 showed an accessible sidewalk extending along the front of the parking stalls
on Front Street before terminating at a curb ramp located beyond the last parking stall.
However, during construction, the city’s building inspector found that the ramp was instead
being constructed to terminate directly into the middle of two existing parking stalls. This issue
was discovered on the morning the concrete was scheduled to be poured. At that point,
requiring the contractor to remove and reconstruct the forms would have resulted in significant
additional cost and potentially delayed completion of the project. Because the existing
accessible ramp terminates within two parking stalls, the ramp becomes inaccessible whenever
vehicles are parked in those spaces. After a brief discussion, there was no motion, but it was
decided that Two Rivers knew they would be expanding their deck space and should have
included calculations in the current enclosure to accommodate the extra trash. The
committee decided not to allow an extra dumpster to take up another parking stall.
Committee member Ruona motioned to shift the handicap parking stalls to the end of the
handicap ramp to include two handicap parking stalls and a loading/unloading area.
Committee member Otwell seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a voice
vote, 3-0.
5. Update to 1054/154 Wacota Street
City Administrator Matt Wolf briefly reviewed prior property-maintenance issues with this
address. Wolf informed the committee that Cedar Corporation has completed the land survey,
which identifies the property lines, adjacent right-of-way, existing buildings, and other relevant
boundary information surrounding the property. With these boundaries now established, staff
can more accurately determine which materials, equipment, and other items are located on
private property and which are encroaching upon city-owned property or the public right-ofway. The overall condition of the property remains relatively unchanged. The noticeable
change is that several items located near the front of the property have been moved and
stacked into piles. While some of the materials have been consolidated, the underlying
property-maintenance concerns have not been resolved, and the property is still not in
compliance with the city’s prior notices and deadlines.

After a brief discussion, there was no motion on this item, and the committee recommended
tabling any further discussion until after the Municipal Court trial is completed.
6. Other Business:
a. Discuss Drafting an Ordinance for E-Bikes, Scooters, and Electronic Motorcycles
Chief Michaels discussed some recent issues with E-Bikes, Scooters, and Electronic
Motorcycles. The city currently does not have an ordinance addressing these new forms of
transportation and is currently working on drafting an ordinance. Recently, River Falls
implemented an ordinance addressing these, along with many other cities, as everyone is
having issues with misuse and safety concerns.
There was no motion on this item, and the committee asked Chief Michaels to move
forward with drafting an ordinance for E-Bikes, Scooters, and Electronic Motorcycles, and
to bring it back to the committee for review once it is completed.
7. Adjournment: Committee Member Otwell made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded
by Committee Member Ruona. Motion passed unanimously (3-to-0); meeting adjourned at
5:44 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,

Rashel Temmers
Rashel Temmers
City Clerk

To:

Health and Safety Committee

From:

Eric Michaels, Chief of Police

Date:

9/10/26

Subject: Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) Usage
Background
In 2024, Resolution 31-24 was unanimously approved by Council, authorizing the
implementation of a Flock ALPR camera system. The purpose of this memo is to describe
how the cameras are used and the role they serve in supporting public safety.
Flock License Plate Readers (LPRs) are motion-activated cameras paired with cloud-based
software that capture point-in-time images of vehicles traveling on public roadways; they
do not provide continuous, real-time tracking of any individual.
Flock LPR cameras capture objective public vehicle information as a vehicle passes
through a public location. This includes the license plate number; vehicle make, color, and
body type; date and time of image; and general location of the detection based on the
camera installation location. The system does not use facial recognition and does not
contain driver information such as names, dates of birth, or Social Security numbers.
Discussion
It is important to understand the camera and operating system we use, as there has been
incorrect information posted on social media regarding what capabilities the cameras
utilized by Prescott PD have. Our cameras are not open source, they do not have facial
recognition capabilities, they do not record video or audio. They simply take a still shot of a
vehicle as they pass by and record the vehicle type, color, and plate number. The City of
Prescott owns the data collected by these cameras, and it is stored in the cloud for 7 days,
much like an iCloud account with access only granted to those we share with.
Ownership: Prescott owns and controls 100% of its data. Prescott uses a 7-day data
retention policy. After this period, the data is permanently deleted.
Search Guardrails: Every search requires a documented law enforcement justification,
such as an offense type. Every search is recorded in a permanent audit log, available for
administrators to review.

Third-Party Audit: All data collected is encrypted using industry-standard algorithms both
at rest and in transit. Flock's security program is independently audited against recognized
security standards and reviewed against widely recognized standards including SOC 2 Type
II and ISO 27001, with privacy principles aligned to ISO27701. These certifications cover
security, availability, confidentiality, and data minimization principles.
Fourth Amendment: Although concerns have been raised regarding potential Fourth
Amendment violations associated with LPR technology, courts have upheld its
constitutionality, distinguishing it from continuous GPS tracking. Over 40 courts have ruled
that using fixed-location LPRs without a warrant does not violate the Fourth Amendment.
Roadway observations of vehicle exteriors are in plain view and do not invade a reasonable
expectation of privacy
Police Administration Audit: Audits are performed every 7 days by the Chief of Police of
Prescott PD. Data is only kept for 7 days.
Audit info: Number of searches, Types of searches, & Types of Offenses
Audit Assistance within Flock OS: Type of activity and repeated narrow time frames.
Most typically happens when doping multiple searches and narrowing or
broadening search parameters.
Prescott PD uses the Flock Falcon Cameras
Falcon cameras are not video cameras.
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DO NOT have pan, tilt, zoom capabilities
DO NOT have facial recognition capabilities
DO NOT have audio capabilities
DO have the capability to take a still photo of the back of a vehicle including license
plate (Occasionally you may get a picture of the front of the vehicle- but no driver or
passenger images)

Prescott PD uses the “Starter Tier” of Flock OS only. Prescott PD DOES NOT use the “Plus
Tier” of “Premium Tier”.
Notable Implemented Policies
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Audit assistance

Enabled

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Receive Federal Sharing Requests

Disabled

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Block proactively shared networks

Enabled

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Filter Out Immigration Searches

Enabled

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Filter out Reproductive Searches

Enabled

Flock Search Parameters set by Administration
Offense type (criminal), case number, and search reason (detailed) are required to be
entered by officers before accessing the system.
Custom Hotlist Entries
Custom Hotlists cannot be created to track a vehicle unless: looking for a specific suspect,
tied to that specific vehicle, or for a specific crime that has taken place.
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Permitted example: John Doe has been identified as a suspect in a number of burglaries
but does not live in Prescott. John Doe’s vehicle and plate are known. A hot list can be
created and John Doe’s plate number added, to notify us he is in the area to make an
arrest.

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Not permitted example: Officers believe John Doe is possibly running drugs into and out
of Prescott. Officers cannot enter John Doe’s plate into a hotlist due to the mere
suspicion he may be transporting or engaging in drug activity and to track whether or
not he is coming or going.

Year-to-Date Activity
1/1/2026-8/3/2026
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Non-Owned Hotlists
Sex Offenders
Protection Orders
Stolen Vehicles

98
53
29
14

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Violent Person/s
Gang/Suspected Terrorist
Warrants
Stolen Plates

4
2
2
1

Searches by PPD officers (Offense Type, Number of Searches) 8/10/26- 9/10/26
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Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of
Property
18
Sex Offenses
16
Stolen Property Offenses 5
Trespass
4

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Larceny/Theft Offenses
3
Welfare Check
3
Hit and Run/Car Accident 3
Motor Vehicle Theft/Stolen 1

Since the installation of ALPR cameras in April 2025, average substantiated burglaries per
year dropped from 10.5 (2020-2024) to 1 case in May 2025. This case was solved using
Flock cameras.

Average motor-vehicle thefts have likewise dropped, going from 8 per
year (2020-2024) to 1 per year. These are confirmed stolen vehicles.
One stolen vehicle case was solved with Flock cameras, with the last
case occurring in August 2025.
PPD Shares Information with the following Agencies
(Agencies have ability to search our cameras):
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Amery PD

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Menomonie PD

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River Falls PD

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New Richmond PD

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Dunn County SO

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North Hudson PD

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Eau Claire County SO

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Osceola PD

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Hudson PD

PPD does not share with anyone outside that radius, outside the State of Wisconsin, nor
any Federal Agency. There is no nation or statewide access. We do not share with the
Federal Government, Immigration, nor out-of-state agencies.
Data Retention
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Data is held for 7 days then it is deleted.

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PPD owns the data that is collected off our cameras. Think of it as similar to your
personal iCloud account (only you have access).

Effectiveness
We have had success with the cameras as a department. We located a stolen vehicle that
passed by and notified officers via alert. That occupant was arrested for the stolen vehicle
as well as possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. We have solved a hit
and run crash by taking a description of a vehicle, using the cameras to find said vehicle.
The cameras were also used to provide a local agency to locate a suspect in a lewd and
lascivious acts case from Kinnickinnic State Park where the suspect was exposing himself
to others.
False Stops
There is a process for when a stolen vehicle hits come in through flock. Officers cannot
locate said vehicle and simply conduct a traffic stop. Officers must locate the vehicle in
question, radio the plate to dispatch to verify it is entered into NCIC (National Crime
Information Center) as stolen, and if dispatch verifies this plate number is entered as
stolen, then and only then can they initiate the traffic stop.

Usage Policy
PPD employs very strict user policies that, if violated, will lead to
termination of employment as well as potential criminal charges against an officer. Audits
are conducted every 30 days to verify usage is within the policies and procedures set forth
by administration.
Flock cameras utilized by PPD are a tool that, accompanied by investigative leads, can and
have helped solve crime in Prescott. While there have been cases of misuse by law
enforcement officers nationwide, they have been held accountable by their agencies. That
has not happened here, and we have the policies and procedures in place to notify us if
they do.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City develop and adopt an ordinance governing the Police
Department’s use of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology. The
ordinance should establish clear guidelines governing the collection, access, retention,
sharing, and use of ALPR data, while providing an appropriate framework for responsible
use of the technology.
This will allow for policy to be coded within the City’s rules and cannot be changed without
City Council’s approval.

To:

Health and Safety Committee

From:

Eric Michaels, Chief of Police
Ruth Whall, Administrative Assistant

Date:

9/9/26

Subject:

E-Bike, E-Scooter, and Electronic Motorcycle Regulation

Background
This issue is being brought forward due to concerns regarding the operation of e-bikes,
e-scooters, and electric motorcycles, including instances of children operating these
vehicles through stop signs and creating roadway safety hazards.
Discussion
Wisconsin state law already establishes requirements for these vehicles under statute
340.01, including speed limits, licensing, and registration requirements. A municipality
cannot enact an ordinance that prohibits conduct or vehicle use that state law permits.
Because the state does not require e-bikes to be licensed or registered, the City
likewise cannot impose such a requirement.
Vehicle

Motor Type
"feet or hands" on "pedals
Regular Bikes
or cranks"
E-Bikes

Electric, 750 watt or less

Motor Bicycles NOT "Integral*"

Max Speed

License

Registration

No statutory limit

Not Required

Not Required

Class 1: 20mph pedal assist
Class 2: 20mph motor alone
Class 3: 28mph pedal assist

Not Required

Not Required

30mph under statutory test
conditions

Required

Not Required

Mopeds

"Integral*"

30mph under statutory test
conditions

Required

Required

Motorcycles

Any type

No statutory limit

Required

Required

*refers to a fully integrated braking system or a modular brake unit where multiple components are
combined into a single, self-contained assembly

However, state law does provide municipalities with authority to regulate where certain
electric bicycles and similar vehicles may be operated. For example, the City may
establish restrictions concerning their use on sidewalks, bikeways, or roadways, where
authorized by state law.
Attached is a list of each e-vehicle type and what restrictions they are under per State
Statute 340.01.
Recommendation
While the City cannot simply prohibit the use of e-bike or e-scooters, it can address
local safety concerns by clearly establishing where these vehicles may and may not be
operated.
The City of River Falls recently adopted an ordinance regulating e-bike and e-scooter
use, including provisions identifying prohibited areas, establishing equipment
requirements, and penalties for violations. The River Falls ordinance provides a useful
model for the City of Prescott to consider as it develops its own roadway safety
regulations. A copy of the ordinance is attached below.
Attachments
1. Electric Vehicle Quick Reference
2. City of River Falls Ordinance 2026-14: An Ordinance Creating Chapter 10.21 of
the Municipal Code Relating to Electric Bicycles and Electric Scooters

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RIVERFALLS
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-14
AN ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 10.21 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ELECTRIC BICYCLES ANO ELECTRIC SCOOTERS
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVER FALLS DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. That Chapter 10.21 titled "Regulating Electric Bicycles and Electric
Scooters," of the City of River Falls Municipal Cede is hereby created to read as follows:
"10.21 Regulating Electric Bicycles and Electric Scooters.
Sections
10.21.01 O Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning indicated:
Bike Paths are defined as any impervious surface completely separated from the roadway
that are eight feet wide or greater and constructed for pedestrian, bicycle, or other non­
automotive means of transportation. Bike Paths may also be referred to as Multi-Use Paths
or Shared Use Paths.
Electric Bicycle means a bicycle that is equipped with fully operative pedals for propulsion
by human power and an electric motor of 750 watts or less and that meets the requirements
of any of the following classifications:
A. Class 1 Electric Bicycle means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that
provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide
assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
B. Class 2 Electric Bicycle means an electric bicycle that may be powered solely by
the motor and is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the
speed of 20 miles per hour.
C. Class 3 Electric Bicycle means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that
provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide
assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour.
Electric scooter means a device weighing less than 100 pounds that has handlebars and
an electric motor, powered by an electric motor and optionally human power, and has a
maximum speed of not more than 20 miles per hour on a paved level surface when powered
solely by the electric motor. "Electric scooter'' does not include an electric personal assistive
mobility device, motorcycle, motor bicycle, electric bicycle, or moped.

Sidewalks are defined as any impervious portien of a roadway between the curb line or
lateral lines of a roadway and adjacent property lines constructed for pedestrian use and
are less than eight feet in width.
10.21.020 Permitted users of electric bicycles and electric scooters.

Operators of a Class 3 electric bicycle on City roadways, sidewalks, or bike paths must be
16 years of age or older.
No person less than 12 years of age shall operate an electric scooter on City roadways,
sidewalks, or bike paths except that persons 8 through 11 years of age may do so during
daylight hours if accompanied by an adult capable of remaining close enough to ensure the
safe operation of the scooter by such child, such as by walking or running alongside, using
their own electric scooter or bicycle, or engaging in a similar activity. This provision is
intended to permit the usage of electric scooters by families.
10.21.030 Rules of the Road.

Subject to the provisions of this Chapter 10.21, the provisions of Chs. 346 and 347, Wis.
Stats., and applicable City ordinances, shall govern the operation of electric bicycles and
electric scooters, where appropriate.
10.21.040 Use of electric bicycles and electric scooters; Where prohibited.

Only Class 1 Electric Bicycles may be used on sidewalks that allow bicycle use on the
same terms and conditions (e.g., age restrictions), provided they are being operated
without motor assistance and using only human power.
C lass 2 Electric Bicycles and C lass 3 Electric Bicycles are prohibited from use on all
sidewalks in the City.
Electric scooters may be used on sidewalks or bike paths that allow bicycle use on the
same terms and conditions (e.g., age restrictions). Electric scooters are prohibited from use
on any roadway having a speed limit of more than 25 miles per hour.
A map showing certain sidewalks and bike paths as of the date of adoption of this Chapter
10.21 is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
10.21.050 Equipment Regulations.

Every person using electric scooters between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour
before sunrise shall have the scooter equipped with a lamp firmly attached to the front of
such electric scooter exhibiting a white light to the front, and with a reflector or a lamp
mounted on the rear of the vehicle visible at a distance of 500 feet. The reflector shall not
be less than one and a half by two inches for rectangular models or three inches in
diameter for round models.
10.21.060 Riding electric bicycles and electric scooters on roadway.

Every person operating an electric bicycle or electric scooter upon a roadway shall ride as
near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a

standing vehicle ar one proceeding in the same direction. Persons riding electric bicycles
ar electric scooters upan a roadway shall ride single file.

10.21.070 Responsibility of parent or guardian for violation.
No parent ar guardian of any child shall authorize ar knowingly permit such child to violate
any of the provisions of this chapter 10.21.

10.21.080 Penalty.
Any person violating the provisions of this chapter 10.21 shall be subject to the provisions of
chapter 1.20 of this municipal code."

Section 2. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed severable and
it is expressly declared that the City of River Falls would have passed the other provisions of this
ordinance irrespective of whether ar not one ar more provisions may be declared invalid. lf any
provision of this ordinance ar the application to any person ar circumstances is held invalid, the
remainder of the ordinance and the application of such provisions to other person's circumstances
shall not be deemed affected.
Section 3. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect from and after its date of
publication as provided by law.

ATTEST:
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Adopted: July 14, 2026
Published: July 22, 2026

EXHIBIT A

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To:

Health and Safety Committee

From:

Matt Wolf, City Administrator

Date:

September 8, 2026

Subject:

First Aid, CPR, and AED Training

Discussion
Staff has been in contact with Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) regarding onsite first aid, CPR, and AED training for City employees. The training would be offered
to all full-time non-union employees and would be conducted at City Hall.
Based on current staffing, approximately 16 employees would participate. To
accommodate staff schedules and maintain City operations, the training would be
provided in two separate sessions. The proposed costs from CVTC are provided below.

Benefits of the training for the staff would include:
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Faster emergency response
Improved survival from cardiac arrest
Better response to workplace injuries
Protection of the public
Greater employee confidence
Stronger workplace safety culture
Support for emergency responders
Reduced organizational risk

If approved the training would occur on either the 27th or 28th of October.
Recommendation
Review the proposed cost from CVTC and provide direction regarding whether staff
should proceed with scheduling the first aid, CPR, and AED training.

To:

Health and Safety Committee

From:

Matt Wolf, City Administrator

Date:

September 8, 2026

Subject:

Three-Hour Parking on Borner Street

Background
The City of Prescott currently designates parking on the west side of Borner Street, from
St. Croix Street to James Street, as three-hour parking. This restriction was originally
established to prevent the area from being used for long-term parking during sporting
events at the Prescott School District.
Since that time, the Prescott School District has developed additional softball and
baseball fields along Dexter Street, which has reduced the demand for event-related
parking on Borner Street. As a result, the City has experienced fewer issues with
vehicles being parked for extended periods during school sporting events.
At the same time, the City has observed increased use of on-street parking along
Borner Street by residents and guests of the Prescott Heights Apartments.

Discussion
Because the original need for the three-hour parking restriction has diminished, staff is
requesting that the Health and Safety Committee discuss removing the three-hour
parking restriction on the west side of Borner Street between St. Croix Street and
James Street.
Removing the restriction would make parking on the west side of Borner Street subject
to the same general on-street parking regulations that apply elsewhere in the City.
The east side of Borner Street would remain designated as no parking. Currently, a
small section of curb in front of the southernmost apartment building is not painted
yellow, as shown below.

Figure 1 Small area on Borner Street that allows for parking on the east side (where white and red vehicle are parked in the
picture).

Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Health and Safety Committee discuss the following actions:

1. Remove the three-hour parking restriction on the west side of Borner Street
between St. Croix Street and James Street.
2. Paint the remaining unpainted section of curb on the east side of Borner Street
yellow so that the entire east side of Borner Street between St. Croix Street and
James Street is clearly designated as no parking.