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Marfield Council Deadlocks on New Public Utility Building, Mayor Casts Tie-breaking Vote By Mike Leischner Jan 13, 2021 4:35 PM MARSHFIELD, WI (WSAU-WDLB) By the narrowest of margins, the City of Marshfield will be getting a new public power and water utility building on Central Avenue. Alders voted 5-5 to approve borrowing some $20 million to fund the project during Tuesday’s council meeting. That tie was then broken by Mayor Bob McManus, who voted yes despite financial concerns by some on the council. Alder Ken Bargender said the current building dates back to 1966, meaning it’s not nearly as old as many of the houses that are currently being occupied in the city. ....