NOTICE: Arrangements for Addressing the City Council by Telephone, During Public Hearings or Input from the Public can be made by Contacting the City Manager's Office at 920-793-5532 or City Clerk's Office at 920-793-5526 by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting
Councilmembers: Mark Bittner, Doug Brandt, Shannon Derby, Bill LeClair, Darla LeClair, Tim Petri, Bonnie Shimulunas, Scott Stechmesser, Adam Wachowski
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve the request for a conditional use permi, as recommended by the Plan Commission
Letters and other communications from residents
1. City Council Regular Meeting, October 6 and 20, 2025
2. City Council Special Meeting, October 13, 2025
Recommended Action:
Motion to waive reading and adopt the minutes
1. Environmental Advisory Board, September 16, 2025
2. Public Works Committee, October 1, 2025
3. Public Utilities Committee, October 6, 2025
4. Committee on Aging, October 6, 2025
5. Room Tax Commission, October 7, 2025
6. Explore Two Rivers Board of Directors, October 14, 2025
7. Personnel and Finance, October 16 and 23, 2025
8. Police and Fire Commission, September 9 and October 22, 2025
Recommended Action:
Motion to receive and file
1. Debt Service
2. General Fund
3. Lester Library
4. Utilities Report
Recommended Action:
Motion to receive and file
RECOMMENDED ACTION FOR CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the various actions recommended
A. Discussion on 2026 Funding Priorities and 2026 Property Tax Levy
Summary: This ordinance updates Two Rivers’ noise regulations to allow the City Manager to grant temporary, public-interest noise exemptions for up to three days.
Recommended Action:
Motion to waive reading and adopt an Ordinance to Amend Chapters 9-2 of the Municipal Code Regulating the Volume and Intensity of Noise
Summary: This ordinance streamlines the scheduling of public hearings in Two Rivers by allowing the City Clerk to set public hearing dates for the Council and its advisory boards, removing the bureaucratic step of having the Council call for a public hearing on a separate agenda.
Recommended Action:
Motion to waive reading and adopt an Ordinance to Amend Chapters 2-2-2, 2-5-14, and 10-1-41 of the Municipal Code Regulating the Scheduling of Public Hearings
Summary: This ordinance updates Two Rivers’ cemetery regulations to allow the burial of cremated domestic pet remains in designated areas of City cemeteries. It also establishes specific plot locations, burial requirements, and fees for pet interments.
Recommended Action:
Motion to waive reading and adopt an Ordinance to Amend Chapters 1-2 and 7-5 of the Municipal Code Regulating the Use of Municipal Cemeteries
Summary: This action formally withdraws the City’s election to participate in the program following a review of its financial and administrative impacts.
Recommended Action:
Motion to rescind Resolution No. 25-188, previously adopted on September 29, 2025, which authorized the City of Two Rivers to participate in the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Program effective January 1, 2026; and to formally withdraw the City’s election to participate in said program
Summary: City staff have worked with Timothy Klein to ensure completion of all exterior work to satisfy the October 31 deadline previously extended by Council. Mr. Klein has requested an extension to November 14 to facilitate fascia and other siding work following a re-roofing.
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve final extension to November 14, 2025
Summary: The proposed Resolution reaffirms Two Rivers’ commitment to sound fiscal management by maintaining low debt levels and aligning long-term borrowing with responsible, sustainable investment in community infrastructure. It emphasizes the City’s self-imposed policy to keep total general obligation debt at or below 60% of the State’s statutory limit, ensuring continued financial strength and stability.
Recommended Action:
Motion to waive reading and adopt a Resolution Reaffirming the City's Commitment to Financial Sustainability and Responsible Debt Management
Summary: This ordinance establishes a formal Capital Borrowing Policy that links the City’s annual borrowing level to changes in equalized property value, ensuring investments grow in line with community capacity. It sets prudent debt limits, defines financial safeguards, and requires transparent annual reporting to maintain long-term fiscal health.
Recommended Action:
Motion to waive reading and adopt an Ordinance to Create Chapters 2-7-16 of the Municipal Code Establishing a Policy for Responsible Capital Borrowing
Summary: This agreement establishes a 15-year commercial lease between the City of Two Rivers and local non-profit Two Rivers Youth Sports for use of the Blue Diamond at Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park. It outlines terms for facility maintenance, scheduling, and community access to support youth baseball and softball programs.
Recommended Action:
Motion to adopt a Commercial Lease Agreement between the City of Two Rivers and Two Rivers Youth Sports for the Blue Diamond at Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park
- City Council Listening Session, Thursday, November 13, 2025, 6:00 PM,
Community House, Koska Room
- City Council Regular Meeting, Monday, November 17, 2025, 6:00 PM
- City Council Work Session, Monday, November 24, 2025, 6:00 PM
Motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes of this meeting and adjourn
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