Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Altoona public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in parks rec with low priority
Combined November/December Meeting Schedule
Because of the holidays, the board will hold only one meeting covering November and December, set for December 11 at 9 a.m. Anyone wanting to weigh in on library matters should plan around that schedule.
Regional outdoor recreation plan endorsement
Altoona endorsed a regional plan with Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls and Lake Hallie to market the Chippewa Valley as an outdoor recreation destination, connecting trails, rivers, parks and events.
Highland Park and disc golf course nearing completion
The Highland Park improvements — new roads, pickleball courts, and more — are nearly done and heavily used, with a ribbon cutting planned. The disc golf course is also being readied for an opening event.
Public art at River Prairie Park
The city bought three remaining sculptures by local artist Greg Johnson for $6,000, keeping them as permanent installations in a park that has become a regional destination and sculpture tour stop.
Cinder City Days Lions Club agreement
The Lions Club can use three city parks for Cinder City Days, paying $1,200, with the carnival relocating to a new area near Hagen Field and the Hobbs parking lot.
River Prairie Festival and GramFest partnership
The River Prairie Festival (Mother's Day weekend, May 2026) will now include a student-run music festival, GramFest, that lost its UW-Eau Claire venue — a fundraiser for the L.E. Phillips Career Development Center expecting 500-1,000 attendees.