City of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin


	The Standing Common Council is comprised of 8 members who are elected by the voters of Wisconsin Rapids to represent them over a four year term. The Common Council is responsible for passing ordinances, resolutions, and motions for the governing of the city, the control of the city's property and finances, and the appropriation of money. The Council works with the city administration as well as other governmental entities and community organizations to develop worthwhile policies. The Council also appoints its own members and members of the public to serve on various boards and commissions, which propose or make recommendations to the Council on policy.	Meeting Notices Meeting Minutes

	If you have a matter that you want the common council or any other city committee to consider, you may mail your request to: City Clerk 444 West Grand Avenue Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-2780 The item will be referred to the proper department or committee or the council and you will be notified of any meetings to be held concerning your request. Just say in the letter what you are requesting and, if necessary, why. Be sure to include your name, address and phone number. Some matters, such as license applications, rezoning requests and annexation requests, require special forms, which are located in the permits and forms section of this web site.

	Common Council Members
	District/Name/Address	Phone/Email	Term Expires

1 -	Dennis Wiggins 1220 Rosecrans Street	423-6695	04/21/2009

2 -	Marion Hokamp 181 20th Avenue South	423-8233	04/15/2008

3 -	Lee Albrecht 443 Mead Circle	421-0805 tacolee@wctc.net	04/21/2009

4 -	Thomas Rayome 1220 22nd Street North	421-5761 trayome@charter.net	04/15/2008

5 -	Vincent Honkomp (President) 1731 3rd Street North	423-1467 vince@wctc.net	04/21/2009

6 -	Robert Nash 1411 Oak Street	424-4312 snghrbr5@wctc.net	04/15/2008

7 -	Maynard Paterick 461 Piltz Avenue	423-5156	04/21/2009

8 -	Jean Young 1410 Sherwood Court	424-0527 youngsj@wctc.net	04/15/2008

	Standing Common Council Committees Public Works Committee: Dennis Wiggins, CHAIRPERSON Vince Honkomp, SECRETARY Thomas Rayome Finance and Property Committee: Jean Young, CHAIRPERSON Vince Honkomp, SECRETARY Maynard Paterick Human Resources Committee: Bob Nash, CHAIRPERSON Lee Albrecht, SECRETARY Marion Hokamp	Standing Committee Duties Public Works Committee: Responsible for overall policy relating to public works programs and projects and city rights of way. Deals with water and sewer projects, street- and sidewalk-related projects, sewer, street and sidewalk maintenance programs, garbage and recycling matters, dedications and vacations of rights of way, special assessments, street names, parking and traffic control, and street lighting. Finance and Property Committee: Responsible for overall policy relating to city finances and city-owned property. Deals with taxation, budgeting, accounting, borrowing, claims, grants, licensing, insurance, real estate, buildings, equipment, materials, purchasing, and special events on public property. Human Resources Committee: Responsible for overall policy relating to the city's employees. Deals with wage/salary and benefit plans, labor negotiations, employee grievances, review of disciplinary actions, personnel policies, organizational structure, staffing levels, and safety.

	Miscellaneous Committees, Commissions and Boards: ADA Advisory Committee Board of Review Board of Zoning Appeals Centralia Center Management Committee Ethics Board Haz-Mat Subcommittee Housing Authority Industrial Development Commission Library Board Park and Recreation Commission Planning Commission Police and Fire Commission Redevelopment Authority School Crossing Guard Committee South Wood County Airport Commission Telecommunications Advisory Commission Waste Water Treatment Commission Water Works and Lighting Commission