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
- Two Rivers School District Superintendent Diane Johnson and
Director of Teaching & Learning Kyle Korinek
- City Tourism Director Joe Metzen
Limited to 3 minutes per person - Resident addresses are requested but are not required to be given
Letters and other communications from residents
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. City Council Regular Meeting, January 5, 2026
1. Public Works Committee, December 3, 2025
2. Library Board, December 9, 2025
3. Committee On Aging, January 5, 2026
4. Plan Commission, January 12, 2026
5. Explore Two Rivers Board of Directors, January 13, 2026
6. Advisory Recreation Board Minutes, January 14, 2026
1. Debt Service
2. General Fund
3. Lester Library
4. Utilities Report
1. Temporary Class "B" Beer license for Friends of the Two Rivers Senior Center, for Winter
Hangout on January 30, 2026 at Washington Park, 2900 Adams Street.
Summary: This resolution supports a bipartisan state legislative proposal to create a new disaster recovery grant program, setting aside $30 million to assist individuals and businesses impacted by natural disasters when federal aid is unavailable. If enacted into law, this program would be administered by the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs and provide faster, more accessible relief following a Governor-declared state of emergency.
RECOMMENDED ACTION FOR CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Summary: This ordinance establishes a formal property assessment policy for the City, adding a new section to the Code that emphasizes regular, fair, and transparent property value assessments consistent with State law and best practices. The policy outlines assessment frequency, assessor selection standards, performance monitoring, and appeal protections to improve accuracy, equity, and public confidence in the property assessment process.
Recommended Action:
Motion to waive reading and adopt the ordinance
Summary: This resolution formally declares the City of Two Rivers’ intent to reimburse eligible 2026 capital project and equipment expenditures with proceeds from future tax-exempt general obligation borrowing, in an amount not-to-exceed $2,563,818. A portion of this, $350,000, will be repaid from the Electric Utility, not the Debt Service Fund. Adoption of this resolution preserves the City’s ability to issue debt later in 2026 and reimburse costs already incurred.
This Resolution is consistent with the Cities’ recently reaffirmed debt cap policy, which includes a self-imposed debt cap of less than 3% of equalized property value and at least 50% of debt being retired within 10 years. Currently, more than 98% of City general obligation debt is required within 10 years.
Recommended Action:
Motion to waive reading and adopt the resolution
Summary: The City is exploring practical, cost-conscious improvements to the Neshotah Beach concessions area, with a focus on ADA accessibility, functionality, and enhancing the overall beach experience for residents and visitors. To support meaningful resident engagement, the City Council will discuss launching a community-wide public opinion poll to gather input from as many residents as feasible.
To clarify, the Personnel and Finance Committee and City Council approved the 2026 budget with $255,318 in borrowing anticipated for this project, not over $500,000. This requires the project to have at least 50% of the funding come from other sources or it can't move forward. After Room Tax contributions, the projected City investment for this project is $130,318, which could further be reduced with grants and sponsorships.
Recommended Action:
This is presented for informational and discussion purposes only and no formal action is requested of the Council
Summary: The City is proposing the creation of dedicated investment accounts with the Lakeshore Community Foundation to support the long-term, sustainable funding of perpetual care flowers and the community band. City staff intend to partner with community members to raise funds through established City fundraising and donation systems, with a goal of reducing the amount of general fund property taxes supporting these programs. Once raised, the funds would be transferred away from the City and to the Lakeshore Community Foundation for professional investment and perpetual support of these programs.
Recommended Action:
This is presented for informational and discussion purposes only and no formal action is requested of the Council
- City Council Work Session, Monday, January 26, 2026, 6:00 PM
- City Council Regular Meeting, Monday February 2, 2026, 6:00 PM, will include the following
public hearings: 1. Request to rezone, from IPF to R-3, located at 3204 Lincoln Ave, and
Parcel No. 053-162-301075.00 (newly created Lots 2 & 3), submitted by applicant and owner
Renew Church Inc. 2. Ordinance to amend Section 10-1-15 I (3)(c) to regulate the height of
fences.
- City Council Listening Session, February
Motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes of this meeting and adjourn
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