Preliminary 2026 Sidewalk Assessments
Summary
Property owners along Cook Street and Wrigley Drive will pay for sidewalk replacement tied to the 2026 street project — some just $15.40, the Methodist Church over $5,000. Owners can pay over ten years, but one business owner complained about late notice and asked for the old 50/50 cost-share program back.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Assessments range from $15.40 to over $5,000 per parcel, payable over ten years for larger amounts.
The city and all road users get ADA-compliant, safer sidewalks tied into the street project.
Affected parcel owners, including condo owners and the Methodist Church, who absorb the full replacement cost with no city match.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Common Council - Oct 12, 2026
Two people have tripped on a broken sidewalk outside a downtown business; the owner has 20 days to fix it or the city will repair and bill them.
Common Council - Sep 22, 2026
Alderperson Yager pressed hard on the crumbling, trip-hazard sidewalks by Library Park — wheelchair and wagon-unfriendly with ridges 2-3 inches tall. Replacement is slated for 2028 because of brick inlay complications; staff agreed to look at interim patching.
Common Council - Apr 13, 2026
Property owners along Cook Street and Wrigley Drive will pay for sidewalk replacement tied to the 2026 street project — some just $15.40, the Methodist Church over $5,000. Owners can pay over ten years, but one business owner complained about late notice and asked for the old 50/50 cost-share program back.
Common Council - Feb 23, 2026
The council approved preliminary assessments for 2026 sidewalk work — affected property owners will be billed their share.
Finance, Licensing, and Regulation Committee - Feb 17, 2026
The committee backed a preliminary resolution to assess property owners for sidewalks in the 2026 street program — homeowners along those routes could see charges on future tax bills.
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