City Council approves two conditional use permits for Liberty Villas developments

The Regular Council meeting for the City of New Richmond, Wisconsin, held on July 14, 2025, focused on several key agenda items, including the approval of preliminary plats and conditional use permits.

The meeting commenced with a discussion on the preliminary plat for Cattel Villas. After a brief overview, a motion was made to approve the plat, which included 35 conditions. The motion received support from several council members, resulting in its passage with a majority vote.

Following this, the council addressed a conditional use permit application for Liberty Villas, submitted by AEM Construction on behalf of Wilson Properties Group. The application included two separate conditional use permits and two site plan applications. The council noted that the process for these permits had changed, now requiring final approval from the city council rather than stopping at the plan commission.

The conditional use permits were for two lots, each containing two buildings, allowing for more than one principal building on each lot. The council confirmed that there were no additional conditions attached to the permits, which had already been approved by the city plan commission and city staff. A motion was made to approve the conditional use permits, which passed unanimously.

In the communication segment of the meeting, council members expressed gratitude to the police department, sheriff's department, and Wisconsin State Patrol for their assistance during a recent parade event. The council also welcomed Alex Miller, a new member of the community involved in local building projects.

The meeting concluded with no further business, and the council moved to a closed session. Overall, the council's decisions reflect ongoing development efforts in New Richmond, with a focus on enhancing community infrastructure and collaboration with local law enforcement.