On Monday, March 9, 2026, there was a Prescott City Council meeting. 
There was a call to order, followed by public comment.
Chris Wandmacher of Prescott spoke before the council, expressing opposition to the scale of the new development planned at Glenridge Drive. Wandmacher cited concerns about variances, which are deviations from zoning regulations, and the sustainability of TIF (Tax Increment Financing) for residential projects.
Wandmacher recommended the council should reject the TIF extension and PUD overlay project to protect neighborhood character and prevent premature incentives.
“If approved,” says Wandmacher, “it signals that ordinance caps are flexible when density objectives are prioritized. Zoning regulations exist to provide predictability, fairness, and protection for both current and future residents.”
Wandmacher requested that the Prescott City Council reserve TIF incentives for projects that truly require them, such as industrial and commercial developments that bring jobs to the Prescott community.
During the communications and new business portion of the meeting, Sean Lentz, senior municipal advisor of Ehlers, Inc., presented the consideration and possible action on a resolution approving an amendment to the project plan and boundaries of tax increment for District 6.
Lentz pointed out that the amendment permits tax increment financing (TIF) for the project but doesn’t automatically approve the project—further development agreements and approvals are required.
Lentz explained that increment financing allows cities to capture new development revenue for up to 20 years, using those funds only to repay incentives for development costs.
The council voted 4 to 1, approving the amendment to the project plan and boundaries of the tax increment for District 6.
Councilmember Sorenson voted against the resolution.
KDWA inquired about the reason behind her vote. Councilmember Sorenson said, “The piece of land will eventually be some sort of high residential property, and Prescott is growing, but it’s not necessarily the way that it needs to grow right now.”
There was a consideration of tabling a PUD request for 1452 Glenridge Drive, an ordinance amending the official zoning map of the City of Prescott, Wisconsin, until the April 13, 2026, city council meeting.
Some background, according to the memorandum, Capital Investment Partners submitted a site plan for a new multi-family development, named The Bluffs, which will be located at 1452 Glenridge Drive. Currently the lot is vacant.
On February 2, 2026, the Planning Commission reviewed and approved the concept plan totaling 106 apartments. During the presentation, City Administrator Matt Wolfe addressed some of the public’s concerns, such as traffic impact, site density in housing units, and school impact during construction.
The Prescott City Council approved tabling the PUD request and ordinance amendment until the April 13, 2026, city council meeting.
for the new development. In August 2025, the Planning Commission and the City Council approved revisions to the R-H High Density Residential District to allow for nine or more units, reduce setbacks, and increase the maximum height to four floors. The Bluffs development proposed will cover 3.52 acres, consisting of three multi-family buildings.
The City Council approved Monarch Paving Company’s proposal for the repaving of the Prescott City Hall and Library parking lot. The estimated cost of the proposal is $63,000.
The Council approved an ordinance amendment of the City of Prescott’s municipal code—sewer connection fee—2nd reading.
In other business, for Prescott, a spring election reminder: Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 7am to 8pm. Don’t forget to vote!
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