By Taylor J. Hale 

Staff Writer

STEVENS POINT – Mayor Mike Wiza sat down with Gazette staff to give an update on Stevens Point developments. Wiza touched on a weekend event involving the police, Discover Downtown, and more.

Officer issued parking ticket

Wiza noted that city officers broke station policy last weekend when five squads attended the graduation party of an officer’s daughter. The policy states that a maximum of two officers can attend an event on duty with approval.

“The chief and police and fire commission is aware of this, and this is being addressed internally to prevent it from happening again,” Wiza said.

A squad car was also photographed parked in front of a fire hydrant, Wiza said the officer was issued a ticket.

“The officer who parked in front of the fire hydrant was issued a citation, and it was paid on the same day,” Wiza said.

Bike Friendly Community Silver Status Application

The city is working towards applying for the Bike Friendly Community Silver Status. Wiza noted the town was awarded bronze status in 2016 by the League of American Bicyclists.

This next level would show the city’s commitment to physically friendly routes and alternative modes of transportation, according to Wiza.

To learn more about the Bike Friendly Community, visit: https://www.stevenspoint.com/1069/Bicycle-Friendly-Community.

Discover Downtown

Discover Downtown is hitting Main Street on July 18. Wiza noted that the event would see the downtown street shut down to traffic, with sidewalk vendors and food available.

“It’s outdoors, and people can get outside to shop,” Wiza said.

The event will run 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, visit: www.stevenspointarea.com/event/discover-downtown/10109.