The City received Certified Local Government status in 1985. Communities which have a preservation ordinance which meets the State's standards are then eligible for technical assistance and grant funds to assist in historic preservation. There are now over 20 CLG's in WI and over 600 nationally. The Commission updated the City's Intensive Survey in 1997 and a number of additional properties were identified as eligible for the National Register. The Commission is currently working on nominations for several of these properties.
All meetings are open to the public.
Prior to submitting a petition to annex property, it is advisable to discuss the proposal with staff. The annexation will not cause the creation of an island which is not part of the City. The proposed annexation is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. The City of Eau Claire is the ninth largest City in Wisconsin with an estimated population of 62,705 persons. The table below shows Eau Claire's growth since 1960.