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City Council Meeting Monday, May 18, 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.INTRODUCTION OF INVITED GUESTS

  1. A.Oath of Office for Police Officer Jessica Rogers

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.26-090 Presentation of Minutes
    1. City Council Regular Meeting, April 20, 2026
    2. City Council Reorganizational Meeting, April 21, 2026
    3. City Council Regular Meeting, May 4, 2026

  2. B.26-091 Minutes of Meetings
    1. Room Tax Commission, April 13, 2026
    2. Library Board, April 14, 2026
    3. Environmental Advisory Board, April 21, 2026
    4. Architectural Control Committee, May 1 and May 14, 2026
    5. Committee On Aging, May 4, 2026
    6. Public Utilities Committee, May 4, 2026
    7. Police and Fire Commission, May 11, 2026
    8. Plan Commission, May 11, 2026

  3. C.26-092 Applications and Petitions
    1. 2026-2027 License Renewals for a License Period of July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027:
        Class "A" - Qty: 1
       "Class A" - Qty: 8
        Class "B" - Qty: 1
       "Class B" - Qty: 20
        Tobacco - Qty: 8
        Landscape/Tree - Qty: 11
    2. Temporary Class "B" Beer License for Rotary Club of Two Rivers for Downtown Friday
        Night Live Concert series, June 5, 12, 19, July 10, 17, 31, August 14, 21, 28, 2026, at
        1700 Washington Street
    3. Authorization to Waive Ordinance, Section 9-2-5 C. "Noise Limits" and Section 7-1-6 "Park
        closing hours," for Beach Bash concerts ending at 11:30 PM and clean-up until midnight on
        June 26 and 27, 2026

  4. D.26-093 Summary of Verified Bills for April 2026 of $5,778,413.67

  5. E.26-094 Proclamation Naming the Week of May 17-23, 2026 as National Public Works Week 

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

10.CITY COUNCIL - FORMAL ITEMS

  1. A.26-095 Resolution Authorizing Application for DNR Stewardship Recreational Boating Grant to Replace Docks at Veterans Park in the Amount Not-to-Exceed $100,000 Total Project Cost

    Summary: The proposed Resolution authorizes the City to apply for Wisconsin DNR recreational boating grant funding to replace docks at Veterans Park, with a total project cost not to exceed $100,000 and a required City match of $25,000, which would come from multiple financing sources, including boat launch fees, project sponsorships, and FY2027 capital borrowing.  A final decision by the City Council on funding this project will not be made until a later date.

    Recommended Action:
    Motion to waive reading and authorize the resolution

  2. B.26-096 Ordinance Amending Section 6-5-9 of the Municipal Code of the City of Two Rivers Regarding Animals Prohibited During Downtown Special Events

    Summary: At the request of the Rotary Club, the proposed Resolution amends the Municipal Code to prohibit animals within designated downtown special event areas during Applefest, consistent with existing restrictions for other major community events.

    Recommended Action:
    Motion to waive reading and adopt the ordinance

11.CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

12.FOR INFORMATION ONLY
– City Council Regular Meeting, Monday, June 1, 2026 which will include a public hearing for a proposed amendment to the City of Two Rivers zoning ordinance to regulate setbacks for properties within the main street and waterfront corridor overlay district.

– Upcoming Events
   - Senior Center Rummage Sale, May 21 & 22, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM in the Behringer Room
   - Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony, May 25, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM in Central Park East
   - Concerts in the Park, kicks off June 4, 2026 with Dorf Kapelle at 6:00 PM
   - Friday Night Live, kicks off June 5, 2026 with Open Tab at 6:00 PM
   - City-Wide Shore & River Clean-Up, June 6, 2026, 10:00 AM - 2:00PM at three locations:
      Veterans Park, Paddlers Park, Washington Park

13.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.