City Council Meeting Monday, January 05, 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, Shannon Derby, Bill LeClair, Darla LeClair, Tim Petri, Bonnie Shimulunas, Scott Stechmesser, Adam Wachowski

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

5.PUBLIC HEARING

  1. A.26-001 Public hearing for a request for a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of self-storage units, located at Columbus Street, Parcel No. 202-201-010-9, in Industrial District I-2, submitted by Brian Backler

    Recommended Action:
    Motion to approve the request for a conditional use permit, as recommended by the Plan Commission

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

7.COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Letters and other communications from residents

8.COUNCIL REPORTS FROM BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES

9.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.26-002 Presentation of Minutes
    1. City Council Regular Meeting, December 1, 2025
    2. City Council Regular Meeting, December 15, 2025

  2. B.26-003 Minutes of Meetings
    1. Business Improvement District Board, November 20, 2025
    2. Architectural Control Committee, December 19, 2025

  3. C.26-004 Applications and Petitions
    1. Temporary "Class B" Wine license for Friends of the Two Rivers Senior Center, for Cork
        and Canvas on January 20, 2026 at 1520 17th Street.
    2. Temporary "Class B" Wine and Class "B" Beer license for Friends of the Two Rivers
        Senior Center, for Cribbage Tournament on January 18, 2026 at 1520 17th Street
    3. Temporary Class "B" Beer license for Knights of Columbus Co. 1957 for K of C Cornhole
        Tournament on January 31, 2026 at 1710 W Park Street

  4. D.26-005 Agreement Between the United States of America, Army Engineers District and City of Two Rivers

    Summary: This item authorizes a letter agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the City to fund the administrative review and processing of a federal grant related to an easement and bulkhead connection at the Two Rivers Harbor. Approval allows the Corps to complete the necessary environmental review, appraisal, and legal documentation so the City can move forward with the project on federally owned property.

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

10.CITY COUNCIL - FORMAL ITEMS

  1. A.26-006 Resolution Adopting Proposed Settlement Agreement Between Two Rivers Fire Fighters IAFF Local 423, AFL-CIO and the City of Two Rivers

    Summary: The tentative agreement includes scheduled wage adjustments and targeted updates to benefits, training compensation, and lateral hiring provisions to help the City recruit and retain qualified firefighter-paramedics. The agreement was negotiated to remain competitive in the regional labor market while maintaining responsible, predictable long-term costs for taxpayers.

    Recommended Action:
    Motion to waive reading and adopt the resolution

  2. B.26-007 New Class "B" / "Class B" License for Spices of the East LLC, dba The Spices Restaurant & Bar Two Rivers, 1210 Washington Street, Basudev Adhikari, Agent for a period ending June 30, 2026

    Summary: This license will allow Spices Restaurant to serve fermented malt beverages, liquor, and wine in their establishment.

    Recommended Action:
    Motion to authorize the City Clerk to issue the license pending approval of inspections and background check

11.CITY COUNCIL - DISCUSSION ITEMS

  1. A.Review of 2025 Goals and 2026 Goals

    Summary: The City Council will hold a discussion on proposed goals and priorities for 2026 and review goals from 2025, focusing on organizational stability, service delivery, and long-term community outcomes.

  2. B.Tax Increment Finance Strategy for 2026

    Summary: The City of Two Rivers operates 12 Tax Increment Districts with a recent staff review of their performance to ensure the continue to meet development and fiscal goals.  Based on 2025 data, City staff recommend the early termination of underperforming districts and amendments to active TID's to reflect recent State law changes.

12.CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

13.FOR INFORMATION ONLY
- City Council Regular Meeting, Monday, January 19, 2026, 6:00 PM
- City Council Work Session, Monday, January 26, 2026, 6:00 PM
- City Council Listening Session, coming in February

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

In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Two Rivers will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodations in participating in this meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the ADA, please call the City Clerk's office at 920-793-5526 or email clerk@two-rivers.org at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request an accommodation. For additional assistance, individuals with hearing or speech disabilities can call 711 and be connected to a telephone relay system.

It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above stated meeting to gather information; no other action will be taken by any governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.