City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 08, 2026 06:00 PM Council Chambers - City Hall, 3rd Floor 1717 E. Park Street, Two Rivers, WI 54241

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

1.CALL TO ORDER

2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK
Councilmembers: Mark Bittner, Doug Brandt, Katherine Dahlke, Shannon Derby, Bill LeClair, Darla LeClair, Tim Petri, Scott Stechmesser, Adam Wachowski

4.CONSIDERATION OF ANY COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING FROM A REMOTE LOCATION

5.INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC
Limited to 3 minutes per person - Resident addresses are requested but are not required to be given

6.COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Letters and other communications from residents

7.COUNCIL REPORTS FROM BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES

8.CONSENT AGENDA
These titles will be read by the Council President and approved by a single Voice Vote.  Any item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion and separate vote by any City Council member. 

  1. A.26-152 Presentation of Minutes
    1. City Council Regular Meeting, July 6, 2026
    2. City Council Regular Meeting, July 20, 2026
    3. City Council Regular Meeting, August 3, 2026
    4. City Council Work Session, August 31, 2026

  2. B.26-153 Minutes of Meetings
    1. Library Board, July 14, 2026
    2. Committee On Aging, August 3, 2026
    3. Public Utilities Committee, August 3, 2026
    4. Architectural Control Committee, August 4, 2026
    5. Public Works Committee, August 5, 2026
    6. Plan Commission, August 10, 2026
    7. Business and Industrial Development Committee/
        Community Development Authority, August 11, 2026
    8. Advisory Recreation Board, August 12, 2026
    9. Joint Review Board, August 13, 2026
    10. Environmental Advisory Board, August 18, 2026

  3. C.26-154 Applications and Petitions
    1. Block Party Permit for 34th Street Between Adams Street and Monroe/Prairie St
    2. Renewal of "Class B" Liquor and Class "B" Beer License for Two Rivers Hotel Group LLC
        for the 2026-2027 Licensing Year
    3. Temporary Class "B" Beer and Class "B" Wine License for Friends of the Van der Brohe
        Arboretum for Wine Walk and Beer Gardens event on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 3800
        Lincoln Avenue
    4. Temporary Class "B" Beer License for Rotary Club of Two Rivers for Paddle Palooza event 
        Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 1800 School Street
    5. Application for a new Commercial Garbage Hauler license for Toss 'N Haul LLC, for period 
        ending June 30, 2027

  4. D.26-155 Summary of Verified Bills for July 2026 of $2,378,351.12

RECOMMENDED ACTION FOR CONSENT AGENDA 
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented

9.CITY COUNCIL - FORMAL ITEMS

  1. A.26-156 Consider Appeal of Section 9-9-6 of the City of Two Rivers Municipal Code Regarding Residency of Sex Offenders 

    Summary: The City Council will consider an appeal related to the residency restrictions for registered sex offenders established under the City of Two Rivers Municipal Code. The Council will review the circumstances of the appeal and determine whether relief from the ordinance requirements is appropriate.

    Recommended Action:
    Deny request per the recommendation of the Police Department

  2. B.26-157 Right of First Refusal Agreement with WG&R Bedding at 4618 Woodland Drive

    Summary: The City currently has a Right of First Refusal agreement with W.G. & R. Bedding Company for City-owned property on Woodland Drive. The agreement provides W.G. & R. Bedding Company the right to purchase the property on the same terms as a bona fide offer received by the City, and Council is being asked to consider renewal of the agreement.

    Recommended Action:
    Motion to approve and allow City staff to sign the agreement on behalf of the City

  3. C.26-158 Land Lease Agreement Between the City of Two Rivers and Randy Meyer

    Summary: The City Council is asked to consider a new farmland lease with Randy Meyer for 57.6 acres of City-owned property at $90 per acre, or $5,184 annually. The proposed lease would begin January 1, 2027, with the final term currently drafted as one year.

    Recommended Action:
    Motion to approve and allow City staff to sign the agreement on behalf of the City

  4. D.26-159 Award Contract 5-2026 for Community Sidewalk Replacements to the Lowest Responsive Bidder Seiler Bros Construction, Inc., for an Amount Not to Exceed $57,075.00

    Summary: The City Council will consider awarding Contract 5-2026 for the replacement of deteriorated sidewalks at various locations throughout Two Rivers, continuing the City’s investment in maintaining and improving core public infrastructure. Seiler Bros. Construction submitted the low bid of $57,075, below the engineer’s estimate of $63,600, with work anticipated to begin this fall and be completed by June 1, 2027.

    Recommended Action:
    Motion to award the contract to Seiler Bros Construction, Inc., of Manitowoc, based on its lowest qualified bid, for an amount not to exceed $57,075.00

  5. E.26-160 Resolution in Support of Full Transparency for Taxpayers of State Mandated School Funding

    Summary: The City Council will consider a resolution supporting greater taxpayer transparency regarding the portion of the Two Rivers Public School District property tax levy associated with state aid withheld to fund private school voucher payments. The proposed Resolution would add a separate line to local property tax bills identifying this amount, which totaled about $1.07 million for the 2025–2026 school year.

    Recommended Action:
    Motion to waive reading and adopt the resolution

  6. F.26-161 Resolution Discontinuing Fluoridation of the City of Two Rivers Municipal Water Supply

    Summary: Following discussion at the City Council’s July 27 and August 31, 2026 work sessions, the issue of fluoridation is returning to the Council for final consideration and action. Council will consider a resolution providing formal direction regarding whether the City will continue or discontinue the addition of fluoride to the municipal water supply. This is the first formal Council action on this in over seven decades.

    Recommended Action:
    No formal staff recommendation. Action is at the discretion of the City Council.

10.CITY COUNCIL - DISCUSSION ITEMS

  1. A.Commentary on Flock Public Safety Cameras

11.CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

12.FOR INFORMATION ONLY
- City Council Regular Meeting, Monday September 21, 2026, 6:00 PM
- City Council Work Session, Monday, September 28, 2026, 6:00 PM

Upcoming Events
- heiknbrew, Friday, September 11, 2026, 5:00 PM-9:00 PM, Woodland Dunes
- Paddle Palooza, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 11:00 AM, Veterans Park
- EthnicFest, Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, Downtown Two Rivers

13.ADJOURNMENT
Motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes of this meeting and adjourn

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