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COMMON COUNCIL
The Common Council is comprised of eight members who are elected by the voters in Wisconsin Rapids to represent them over a two-year term. There are 29 wards in the city, which make up the eight aldermanic districts that each alderperson represents. The Council works with the City administration as well as other governmental entities and 
community organizations to develop worthwhile policies.  

​The Common Council is responsible for passing ordinances, resolutions, and motions for the governing of the city. They also have control of the city's property and finances and appropriation of money.
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From L-R (bottom): D-1 Ryan Austin, D-2 Dean Veneman, D-3 Justin Pleuss, D-4 Jeff Penzkover | From L-R (top): D-5 Jake Cattanach, D-6 Dennis Polach, D-7 Michael Timm, D-8 Madalyn Palmquist
Contacting the Council:
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
City Hall
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.
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Interactive District Map
Aldermanic District Map (PDF)     
Individual Ward Maps (PDF)
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Ryan Austin
ALDERPERSON
​DISTRICT 1
920-810-3240
​[email protected]
Term Expires
04/14/2025
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Dean Veneman
Alderperson
​District 2
​715-712-0306
[email protected]
Term Expires
04/20/2026
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Justin Pluess
​Alderperson
​District  3
715-315-3325
[email protected]
Term Expires
04/14/2025
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Jeff Penzkover
​Alderperson
​District 4
​715-315-1919
​[email protected]
Term Expires
04/20/2026
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​Jake Cattanach
ALDERPERSON
DISTRICT 5
715-697-0786
[email protected]
Term Expires
04/14/2025
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Dennis Polach ​
Alderperson
​District 6
​715-424-1749
[email protected]
Term Expires
04/20/2026
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Michael Timm
Alderperson 
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District 7 
715-433-1404
​[email protected]
Term Expires
04/17/2027
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Madalyn Palmquist
ALDERPERSON (PRES)

​DISTRICT 8
​715-315-7882
[email protected]​
Term Expires
04/20/2026
City DIRECTORY
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CONTACT US:
City of Wisconsin Rapids
444 West Grand Ave. 
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
​715-421-8200

CITY HALL HOURS:
monday - thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.




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  • Government
    • City Directory
    • Mayor >
      • No Mow May
    • Common Council
    • Committees, Commissions, Councils & Boards >
      • Meeting Agendas & Minutes
      • Common Council
      • Appointments
    • Municipal Code
  • Departments
    • Airport >
      • Airfield Information
      • Airport History
      • Airport Accomodations
    • Assessor's Office
    • Attorney >
      • Referrals for Other Legal Matters
    • Clerk >
      • Election / Voter Information
      • Licenses and Permits
    • Community Development >
      • Historic Preservation
      • Economic Development
      • Creative Placemaking
      • Ordinance Control
      • Permits and Inspections
      • Planning and Zoning
      • Recovery and Redevelopment Plan
      • Downtown Master Plan
      • Sustainability
      • The Foundry
      • Commercial Building Construction
    • Engineering >
      • Transportation Utility
      • Permits >
        • Permit Parking
    • Finance >
      • Payments
      • Pet Licenses
      • Property Tax
      • Donate
      • Running Inc.
    • Fire >
      • Services
      • Firefighter Associations
      • Fire Safety For Children
      • Fire Regulations
      • Events
      • Fire Safety for Homeowners
    • Human Resources >
      • Employment
      • Police and Fire Recruitment
      • Employee Benefits
      • Employee Forms
      • Job Opportunities
    • Innovation & Technology >
      • Maps/GIS
    • Lowell Center
    • McMillan Library
    • Municipal Court >
      • Pay Fines
      • FAQ - Municipal Court
    • Parks & Recreation >
      • City Parks
      • Dog Park
      • Dog-Friendly Parks
      • Mead Field Splash Pad
      • Municipal Zoo
      • Park Shelters
      • Recreation Programs
      • Skate Park
      • Witter Park Aquatics Center
    • Police >
      • Patrol Services
      • Detective Bureau
      • School Officers
      • Records & Services
      • Community Involvement
      • Citizen's Police Academy
      • Victim Information
      • Department History
      • Request an Accident Report
      • Request an Police Incident Report
      • Contest a Parking Ticket
      • Citizen's Police Academy Application
      • Security Camera Registration
    • Streets >
      • Yard, Brush & Compost
      • Garbage & Recycling
      • Snow Removal
    • Wastewater Treatment Plant
    • Waterworks and Lighting Commission
    • Wisconsin Rapids Community Media
  • Community