The Viroqua Public Record: February 21, 2026
Viroqua plans hotel development while Library Board reviews a mural concept.
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The Big Takeaway
The City of Viroqua is quietly working on a hotel development deal. The Common Council will go behind closed doors on Tuesday, February 24 to discuss a predevelopment agreement with a company called Marketpoint regarding a new hotel. Details are scarce — closed sessions mean the public won't hear the specifics until a deal is closer to done — but this could be one of the bigger economic development moves Viroqua has seen in a while. The Council will also negotiate in closed session on fire service contracts with surrounding towns, which directly affects how much those towns pay (or don't pay) for Viroqua's fire protection. Both items could resurface as public votes the same evening.[1]
Money Watch
• Pay request #3 for the Hanson Farm project is up for Council approval. This is the third round of payments to contractors on this Public Works project — no dollar amount is listed on the agenda, but it signals the project is moving along.[1]
• Garage door replacement at the street shop is on the table for Public Works. If you've driven past the city maintenance building, you may have noticed the doors have seen better days.[1]
• The Finance/Personnel Committee meets at 6:15 p.m. (just before the full Council) to review and approve the city's latest round of bills. No specific figures listed.[2]
• Over at McIntosh Memorial Library, the board will discuss designating funds from the Carnegie Foundation and review a contract with the Library Store tied to a Vibrant Spaces grant — a program that funds community beautification projects. They're also looking at setting up a high-yield savings account to make the library's reserves work a little harder.[3]
Coming Up
Common Council at City Hall
Two ordinance changes get their first reading (meaning they won't pass this meeting but will be discussed): updates to the noxious weed ordinance and an amendment to parking fine amounts. If either of those affects your wallet or your yard, now's the time to pay attention. Join via Zoom[1]
Library Board meeting
The board will review a draft mural design from Lucid Painting (part of the Vibrant Spaces grant) and discuss updated mission statement language. They'll also weigh in on how the library is described in the city's comprehensive plan — which shapes long-term planning priorities.[3]
The Quick Rundown
• National Guard Readiness Center — The Council will hear a presentation and update. No action item, just information sharing. Worth attending if you're curious about the project's status.[1]
• Extraterritorial certified survey map — A land survey for Parr & O'Connor needs Council sign-off. This is a Plan Commission item involving property just outside city limits where Viroqua still has review authority.[1]
• Temporary beer licenses — The Viroqua Fire Department Association needs one for their annual fundraiser on March 14, and the Viroqua Area Hockey Association needs one for the Founders Cup Tournament, March 23–27. Both are routine approvals.[1]
• Library hiring — The board will get an update on filling the Adult Programming & Outreach Coordinator position, plus review the 2025 Annual Report.[3]
• Viroqua Community Center — The library board will hear a strategic plan update on this initiative.[3]
One More Thing
Tucked into the Library Board agenda: they're reviewing a draft mural concept from Lucid Painting. If you've been wondering what that Vibrant Spaces grant money might actually look like on a wall somewhere in town, Thursday's meeting is your chance to see the early design. No word yet on where it's going, but public comment periods are open at both the start and end of the meeting.[3]
Sources
[1] Common Council Agenda – Feb. 24, 2026 — View Agenda
[2] Finance/Personnel Committee Agenda – Feb. 24, 2026 — View Agenda
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