Antigo public meetings in 2021

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Parks, Cemetery and Recreation Commission unanimously approved keeping the name Kretz Brothers Memorial Park, following a family donation for new ballpark lights. The commission also unanimously approved a resolution to council granting the director permission to waive shelter rental fees for a list of 2022 events. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved keeping Kretz Brothers Memorial Park name (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to council to waive shelter rental fees for 2022 events (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing applications for a 2022 lead service grant and proposing sidewalk replacements near East Elementary. Additionally, the body is considering two equipment purchases for the wastewater treatment plant.

• Proposed use of police powers for special assessments for the Sidewalk Replacement Program near East Elementary
• Application for 2022 Lead Service Grant Priority Evaluation and Ranking Form (PERF)
• Purchase of Xylem Ultraviolet Ballasts for Wastewater Treatment Plant for $4,225
• Purchase of aluminum floor grating from McMaster-Carr for $5,296.08
• City reimbursement of $5,000 to Infrastructure Alternatives for floor grating

The Public Works Committee approved submitting the 2022 Lead Service Grant PERF application, declared intent to exercise police powers for the 2022 Sidewalk Replacement Program, and approved two equipment purchases for the wastewater treatment plant: Xylem UV ballasts for $4,225 (waiving bidding) and floor grating from McMaster-Carr for $5,296.08 with a $5,000 city cost share. All actions were approved as recommended.

• Approved submitting 2022 Lead Service Grant PERF application
• Approved declaring intent to exercise police powers for sidewalk replacement program
• Approved purchase of Xylem UV ballasts for $4,225, waiving bidding requirement
• Approved purchase of floor grating from McMaster-Carr for $5,296.08 with $5,000 city cost share

Police & Fire Commission

The Commission will meet to conduct interviews for the Fire Fighter/Paramedic position in a closed session. Following the interviews, the body will develop a list of future hires for the role.

• Interviews for Fire Fighter/Paramedic position
• Development of a future hire list for Fire Fighter/Paramedic

The Police and Fire Commission met and moved into closed session to interview two applicants for the Fire Fighter/Paramedic position. In open session, the commission voted unanimously to recommend moving both Kailey Schnoor and Matthew Riley forward in the hiring process. No other substantive matters were discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 6:56 PM.

• Recommended Kailey Schnoor move forward in hiring for Fire Fighter/Paramedic (unanimous)
• Recommended Matthew Riley move forward in hiring for Fire Fighter/Paramedic (3-0)

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee is reviewing a $65,000 bid for a city-owned home and a $34,251 contract for a fire department exhaust system. The body is also discussing updates to municipal parking rules and alcohol sale restrictions to align with state statutes.

• Acceptance of a $65,000 bid from Sarah Doucette for city-owned property at 313 E. 5th Avenue
• Bid of $34,251 for a vehicle exhaust system from Hasting Air Energy Control, Inc.
• Proposed amendment to Section 38-268 (b)(3) to include the 1000 block of Fifth Avenue for overnight permit parking
• Proposed removal of the four-liter limit on intoxicating liquor sold at 'Class B' establishments for off-premises consumption
• Proposed change to alcohol sale hours for 'Class A' liquor and fermented malt beverage licenses

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee reviewed several items and made recommendations to the City Council. They recommended accepting a $65,000 bid from Sarah Doucette for the city-owned property at 313 E. 5th Avenue (excluding the detached workshop), accepting a $34,251 bid from Hasting Air Energy Control for a vehicle exhaust system, and approving a vacation carry-over for an administrative assistant. They also discussed ordinance amendments regarding parking, liquor sales, and alcohol sale hours, but no final decisions were made on those items.

• Recommended sale of 313 E. 5th Ave property to Sarah Doucette for $65,000
• Recommended accepting $34,251 bid from Hasting Air Energy Control for vehicle exhaust system
• Recommended extending up to 40 hours of unused vacation for Jaime Horswill for 90 days
• Discussed amending parking ordinance to include 1000 block of Fifth Avenue for overnight permits
• Discussed removing four-liter limit on Class B off-premises liquor sales
• Discussed changing Class A liquor and fermented malt beverage sale hours

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The commission is reviewing a request to keep the name Kretz Brothers Memorial Park unless the park's use changes significantly. Additionally, the body is considering fee waivers for various community events using city shelters and facilities in 2022.

• Proposal to maintain the Kretz Brothers Memorial Park name
• Annual shelter rental fee waiver requests for 2022 community events
• Review of facility use for events including the Memorial Day Parade and Antigo Farmers Market
• Review of facility use for the Antigo Tater Trot and Relay for Life of Langlade County

The commission approved keeping the Kretz Brothers Memorial Park name unless there is a significant change of use, and granted the Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery Director permission to waive shelter rental fees for listed 2022 community events. The minutes do not record any other substantive decisions.

• Approved keeping Kretz Brothers Memorial Park name unless significant change of use
• Approved annual shelter fee waivers for 2022 events

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for December 12, 2021, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Common Council

The Common Council will review a 5.5% increase for ambulance base rates, interfacility rates, and mileage effective January 1, 2022. Other items include the adoption of a 5-year infrastructure improvement plan and various business licenses.

• 5.5% increase to 2022 Ambulance Base Rates, Interfacility rates, and mileage
• Adoption of a 5-Year (2022-2026) Infrastructure Improvement Plan
• Sidewalk Cafe and Business Display permit application process adoption
• Authorization for the sale of commercial site at 119 Superior Street
• Seven secondhand article and jewelry dealer licenses

The Common Council approved a resolution to sell the city-owned commercial site at 119 Superior Street, including a 0.15-acre parcel to Remington Oil Company for $10,000 and accepting sealed bids for the remaining 1.1 acres (former Yamaha building) with a minimum bid of $35,000 and a reversionary clause requiring development within two years. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including a 5.5% increase in ambulance base rates for 2022, adoption of sidewalk cafe and alcohol license premises extension permits, and authorization to waive event permit fees for listed events. Additionally, the council approved 2021 budget transfers, carry forwards totaling $526,080 (General Fund) and $2,584,727 (Capital Equipment/Improvement Fund), an election inspector job description, appointment of election inspectors for 2022-2023, an updated Street Department Lead Mechanic job description, and a 5-year (2022-2026) Infrastructure Improvement Plan. Several secondhand dealer licenses were approved, with one no vote on the license for Galactic Gaming and one no vote on the Kwik Trip liquor license.

• Approved sale of 0.15-acre parcel at 119 Superior St to Remington Oil for $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved sealed bids for remaining 1.1 acres (former Yamaha building) with $35,000 minimum bid and 2-year development clause (unanimous)
• Approved 5.5% increase in 2022 ambulance base rates, interfacility rates, and mileage (unanimous)
• Adopted sidewalk cafe/business display and alcohol license premises extension permit process with $10 annual fee (unanimous)
• Authorized Clerk-Treasurer to waive event permit fees/insurance for 25 listed events (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 budget transfers and carry forwards: $526,080 General Fund, $2,584,727 Capital Equipment/Improvement Fund (unanimous)
• Approved election inspector job description and appointed inspectors for 2022-2023 term (unanimous)
• Approved updated Lead Mechanic job description and 5-year Infrastructure Improvement Plan (unanimous)

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee is considering the replacement of the Street Department's Lead Mechanic due to a projected retirement. The body is reviewing an updated job description for the role and an election inspector job description.

• Approval to fill a vacancy for the Street Department's Lead Mechanic
• Approval of an updated Lead Mechanic job description for the Public Works Department
• Approval of the Election Inspector job description

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee approved three personnel actions: filling the Street Department's Lead Mechanic vacancy due to the projected retirement of Chris Berg, approving an updated Lead Mechanic job description, and approving a new Election Inspector job description. All items were approved as presented.

• Approved filling the Street Department Lead Mechanic vacancy due to projected retirement
• Approved updated Lead Mechanic job description for Public Works Department
• Approved new Election Inspector job description

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission meeting scheduled for December 7, 2021, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for December 6, 2021, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Public Works Committee

The committee approved the 2023 Sidewalk Replacement Program, which will be forwarded to the City Council for a public hearing. It also approved adding two stop signs at Arctic Street and Badger Avenue and one at Arctic Street and Washington Avenue, forwarding an ordinance to council. Additionally, the committee approved professional services agreements for a solar power planning study with Legacy Solar Co-op ($3,750), topographical survey work on Edison Street with Ayres Associates ($5,800), and welding and paint inspections with James Orr Coating Inspection, LLC ($51,800) for the water tower replacement project. An amendment to the parking lot agreement with Ayres & Associates was also approved.

• Approved the 2023 Sidewalk Replacement Program, forwarded to Council for a public hearing.
• Approved adding two stop signs at Arctic Street and Badger Avenue and one at Arctic Street and Washington Avenue, forwarded as an ordinance to Council.
• Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Legacy Solar Co-op for a solar power planning study for City Hall and the Wastewater Treatment Plant at $3,750.
• Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Ayres Associates for topographical survey work on Edison Street from 6th to 9th Avenue at $5,800.
• Approved a Professional Services Agreement with James Orr Coating Inspection, LLC for welding and paint inspections for the 200,000-gallon water tower replacement project at $51,800.
• Approved an amendment to the Parking Lot Agreement with Ayres & Associates.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider updates to the City's 5-Year Infrastructure Improvement Plan for 2022-2026. The body is also reviewing several equipment purchases and a sewer project change order.

• Proposed updates to the City's 5-Year Infrastructure Improvement Plan (2022-2026)
• Bid for Arctic Snow Pusher from Swiderski Equipment for $14,563
• Request to waive bidding for sewer equipment and software from Envirotech totaling $105,380.96
• Clermont Street Sanitary Sewer change order from Pember Company for $13,349
• Request from Jeff Marciniak to bury irrigation pipe in the Ourada Parcel

The Antigo Public Works Committee approved the purchase of an Arctic Snow Pusher from Swiderski Equipment for $14,563, the low bid. They also approved a request to waive bidding requirements for specialized sewer equipment from Envirotech, and a change order for the Clermont Street sanitary sewer project. The committee discussed but did not finalize updates to the 5-year infrastructure plan.

• Approved purchase of Arctic Snow Pusher from Swiderski Equipment for $14,563 (low bid)
• Approved waiver of bidding requirements for sewer equipment from Envirotech ($105,380.96)
• Approved $13,349 change order for Clermont Street sanitary sewer project from Pember Company
• Discussed proposed updates to 5-Year Infrastructure Improvement Plan (2022-2026)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for November 24, 2021, was cancelled due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. The meeting has been rescheduled for November 30, 2021.

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee will discuss waiving permit fees and insurance requirements for a list of annual community events for 2022. The body is also considering permit forms for sidewalk cafes and retail displays in the downtown corridor.

• Proposed waiver of event permit fees, street use fees, and insurance for annual events including the Memorial Day Parade and Antigo Farmers Market
• Adoption of permit application forms for sidewalk cafes, retail displays, and alcohol license extensions in the downtown corridor
• Review of 2021 budget transfers and adjustments
• Approval of 2021 carry forwards to 2022
• Determination of 2022 ambulance base rates

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee approved the 2021 carry forwards to 2022, totaling $2,675,475, and allowed for additions to be made to the December Council resolution. The committee also approved the waiver of event permit fees and insurance requirements for the listed 2022 annual events, and adopted the permit application forms for sidewalk cafes, retail displays, and alcohol license premise extensions along the downtown corridor. The 2022 ambulance base rates were approved with a 5.5% increase, effective January 1, 2022. The committee also approved the 2021 budget transfers to be prepared for the December Council agenda.

• Approved 2021 carry forwards to 2022 totaling $2,675,475, with allowance for additions in December.
• Approved waiver of event permit fees and insurance requirements for the listed 2022 annual events.
• Adopted permit application forms for sidewalk cafes, retail displays, and alcohol license premise extensions in the downtown corridor.
• Approved 2022 ambulance base rates with a 5.5% increase, effective January 1, 2022.
• Approved preparation of 2021 budget transfers for the December Council agenda.

Common Council

The Common Council will hold public hearings on the 2022 city budget, ward and district redistricting, and a zoning change for storage units. The body is also deciding on health and dental insurance renewals for 2022 and the sale of three city-owned properties.

• Proposed 2022 City of Antigo Budget adoption
• Zoning amendment for 1225 Sunset Drive to I-2 General Industrial for storage units
• Approval of $25,759.84 for emergency repairs to the Waste Water Treatment Plant
• Acceptance of $32,620 Assistance to Firefighters Grant with a $1,631 local match
• Proposed sale of city properties at 119 Superior Street, 320 Edison Street, and 313 East 5th Avenue

The Common Council adopted the 2022 city budget with a total levy of $3,679,126, and approved new ward boundaries based on the 2020 Census. The council also authorized sealed-bid sales of three city-owned properties: 119 Superior Street, 320 Edison Street, and 313 East Fifth Avenue. Several resolutions were passed, including accepting a $32,620 firefighter grant, approving a new paid-on-call pay scale, and accepting a fuel bid from Wagner Oil Company.

• Adopted 2022 budget with $3,679,126 total levy (unanimous)
• Established nine ward boundaries per 2020 Census (unanimous)
• Authorized sealed-bid sale of 119 Superior Street (unanimous)
• Authorized sealed-bid sale of 320 Edison Street with $4,000 minimum bid (unanimous)
• Authorized sealed-bid sale of 313 East Fifth Avenue with $65,000 minimum bid (unanimous)
• Accepted $32,620 Assistance to Firefighters Grant with $1,631 match (unanimous)
• Approved new Paid-On-Call pay matrix effective Nov 21, 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted Wagner Oil Company fuel bid at $0.16 off pump price (7-0)

Police & Fire Commission

The Commission will elect a President and conduct interviews for a Fire Fighter/Paramedic position. The body intends to develop a list of future hires for that role.

• Election of Commission President
• Interviews for Fire Fighter/Paramedic
• Development of future hire list for Fire Fighter/Paramedic position

The Police and Fire Commission elected Brad Henricks as President, Paul Syrjala as Vice President, and Andrew Hessedal as Secretary, all by unanimous votes. The commission also voted unanimously to recommend Christian Hughart move forward in the hiring process for the Fire Fighter/Paramedic position. The meeting included a closed session for interviews and adjourned at 6:30 PM.

• Elected Brad Henricks as President (unanimous)
• Elected Paul Syrjala as Vice President (4-0)
• Elected Andrew Hessedal as Secretary (4-0)
• Recommended Christian Hughart for Fire Fighter/Paramedic hiring process (unanimous)

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss the purchase of a new vehicle. The body will review a bid for a truck with a dump box.

• Proposed purchase of 1-ton 4x4 pick-up truck with dump box from Quinlan’s Equipment for $46,442.25

The Parks, Cemetery and Recreation Commission approved the purchase of a 1-ton 4x4 pick-up truck with dump box from Quinlan's Equipment for $46,442.25, which was the low bid and under the budgeted amount. The commission also approved the minutes from the September 13, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved purchase of 1-ton 4x4 pick-up truck with dump box from Quinlan's Equipment for $46,442.25
• Approved minutes from September 13, 2021 meeting

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission approved a Certified Survey Map dividing Wes Tradewell's building, authorized the sale of a vacant lot at 320 Edison Street, authorized the sale of the former Yamaha building at 119 Superior Street, and authorized the sale of the home/property at 313 E. Fifth Avenue. All motions passed unanimously with Gordon Neve absent.

• Approved Tradewell CSM dividing building to sell northern portion (unanimous)
• Approved sale of vacant lot at 320 Edison Street (unanimous)
• Approved sale of commercial site at 119 Superior Street (unanimous)
• Approved sale of home/property at 313 E. Fifth Avenue (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for November 1, 2021, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Public Works Committee

The City of Antigo Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for October 27, 2021, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance application. The board will discuss and potentially take action on a request to allow a second detached structure for storage at 823 Graham Avenue.

• Public hearing and variance application for a second detached storage structure at 823 Graham Avenue (Parcel #201-2016)

The Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing and approved a variance application for 823 Graham Avenue to allow a second detached structure for additional storage. The decision was made after discussion and action on the agenda item.

• Approved variance for second detached structure at 823 Graham Avenue

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee will discuss emergency wastewater treatment repairs and several fire department personnel and pay updates. The body is also considering insurance renewals and the sale of city-owned property.

• Approval of $25,759.84 for emergency repairs to a final clarifier and raw sewage pump
• Acceptance of a $34,251 Assistance to Firefighters Grant with a $1,631 city match
• Proposed Paid-On-Call pay matrix with rates ranging from $15.00 to $18.00 per hour
• Authorization to sell city-owned property at 313 E. 5th Avenue via sealed bids
• Acceptance of a 2022-2023 fuel bid from Wagner Oil Company

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee approved several items, including emergency wastewater treatment repairs totaling $25,759.84 with a waiver of bidding requirements, acceptance of a $34,251 federal firefighter grant, and authorization to hire full-time firefighters. The committee also approved a new AEMT pay scale, a revised paid-on-call pay matrix, a fuel bid from Wagner Oil Company, a $40,000 severance budget transfer, and 2022 health and dental insurance premiums. Additionally, it authorized the sale of a city-owned property at 313 E. 5th Avenue by sealed bids and expressed conceptual support for two grant applications.

• Approved $25,759.84 for wastewater clarifier and pump repairs, waiving bidding requirements
• Accepted $34,251 Assistance to Firefighters Grant with $1,631 city match
• Approved filling vacant Fire Fighter/EMT positions to maintain staffing
• Approved adding AEMT pay scale to Firefighters Local 1000 agreement with retroactive pay
• Approved revised Paid-On-Call pay matrix effective November 21, 2021
• Accepted 2022-2023 fuel bid from Wagner Oil Company at $0.16/gallon discount
• Approved $40,000 severance reserve transfer for two retiring employees
• Approved 2022 health and dental insurance premiums and administrators

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Parks, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss the purchase of a new vehicle. The body will review a bid for a 1-ton 4x4 pick-up truck with a dump box.

• Proposed purchase of 1-ton 4x4 pick-up truck with dump box from Quinlan's for $46,442.25

The Parks, Cemetery and Recreation Commission approved the purchase of a 1-ton 4x4 pick-up truck with dump box from Quinlan's Equipment for $46,442.25, which was the low bid and under budget. The minutes also include approval of the September 13, 2021 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved purchase of 1-ton 4x4 pick-up truck with dump box from Quinlan's Equipment for $46,442.25
• Approved minutes from September 13, 2021 meeting

Common Council

The Common Council is reviewing several administrative and infrastructure items including employee wage adjustments for 2022. The agenda also includes various professional service agreements for sewer, road, and water studies.

• Wage increase for Election Inspectors to $160-$190 daily
• Wage increase for regular part-time employees to $15.00 per hour
• $2,500 payment to Ruekert and Mielke for Clermont Street Sanitary Sewer project
• $251,765 agreement with Ayres Associates for Deleglise Street extension
• $15,900 water leak detection study with MSA Professional Services

The Common Council approved a $13,000 contract with Fireworks Country for the 2022 Fourth of July celebration, funded by hotel/motel tax and general funds. It also accepted an option-to-lease agreement with EDF Renewables for a 54-acre solar project on city-owned land, with $43,200 in first-year rent. Several consent agenda items were approved, including wage increases for election inspectors and part-time/seasonal employees, and multiple professional service contracts for infrastructure projects.

• Approved $13,000 fireworks contract with Fireworks Country for 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted EDF Renewables option-to-lease for 54-acre solar project at $43,200/year (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 additional payment to Ruekert & Mielke for Clermont Street sewer project (consent)
• Approved $2,500 additional design services for Clermont Street sewer project (consent)
• Increased election inspector wages to $160-$190/day and $12.50/hr training effective Jan 1, 2022 (consent)
• Increased part-time wages to $15/hr and seasonal to $12.50/hr ($13 nights/weekends) effective Jan 1, 2022 (consent)
• Approved 2% cost-of-living increase for exempt and non-represented employees in 2022 (consent)
• Approved $251,765 contract with Ayres Associates for Deleglise Street extension design (consent)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing revisions to the 2022 budget. The body may approve moving the budget to a public hearing and adoption scheduled for November 10, 2022.

• Proposed mill rate increase of up to 7.5450 cents
• Approximately $60,000 increase in 2022 State Transportation Aid revenue
• Approximately $140,000 withdrawal from the Health Insurance Fund reserve for premiums and stop loss rates

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the 2022 budget revisions and approved moving the budget to a public hearing and adoption on November 10, 2022. The budget includes a tentative mill rate increase of 7.5 cents, which may decrease once the new assessed value is received. Major changes include a $60,000 increase in state transportation aid, higher health insurance premiums and stop loss rates, and a $140,000 draw from the Health Insurance Fund reserve. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved moving 2022 budget to public hearing and adoption on November 10, 2022
• Reviewed 2022 budget revisions, including $60,000 increase in state transportation aid
• Noted health insurance premium and stop loss rate increases, with $140,000 draw from Health Insurance Fund reserve

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Parks, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss the purchase of a vehicle. The body will consider a bid for a 1-ton 4x4 pick-up truck with a dump box.

• Proposed purchase of 1-ton 4x4 pick-up truck with dump box from Quinlan's Equipment for $46,442.25

The Parks, Cemetery and Recreation Commission approved the purchase of a 1-ton 4x4 pick-up truck with dump box from Quinlan's Equipment for $46,442.25, which was the low bid and under budget. The minutes from the September 13, 2021 meeting were also approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved purchase of 1-ton 4x4 pick-up truck with dump box from Quinlan's Equipment for $46,442.25
• Approved minutes from September 13, 2021 meeting

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The meeting scheduled for August 9, 2021, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning amendment for 1225 Sunset Drive. The proposal seeks to change the property classification from R-1 Single Family Residential to I-2 General Industrial to allow for the construction of storage units.

• Public hearing and proposed zoning amendment for 1225 Sunset Drive (Parcel #201-2965.009) to change from R-1 to I-2

The City Plan Commission held a public hearing and approved a zoning amendment application to reclassify the property at 1225 Sunset Drive from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to I-2 (General Industrial) to allow construction of storage units. The minutes also record approval of the minutes from the August 3, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved zoning amendment for 1225 Sunset Drive to I-2 General Industrial (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved minutes from August 3, 2021 meeting

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for October 4, 2021, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items.

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to conduct interviews for the Fire Fighter/Paramedic position in a closed session. The body will then determine a list of future hires for that role.

• Interviews for Fire Fighter/Paramedic
• Development of a future hire list for Fire Fighter/Paramedic position

The Police and Fire Commission met on September 29, 2021, and the only substantive action was to convene into closed session to conduct interviews for the Fire Fighter/Paramedic position. No decisions were made in open session, and the meeting adjourned without any public votes or approvals.

• Convened into closed session to conduct Fire Fighter/Paramedic interviews

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and consider two variance applications. These requests involve building structures that deviate from standard zoning requirements.

• Variance application for a 12' x 20' shed at 1209 Tenth Avenue
• Variance application for a 40' x 40' garage at 139 Berner Street to exceed the 1,000 square foot accessory structure limit and the height of the principal structure

The Antigo Zoning Board of Appeals met on September 28, 2021, and held public hearings for two variance applications: one for a 12' x 20' shed at 1209 Tenth Avenue and another for a 40' x 40' garage at 139 Berner Street. The minutes list these items for discussion and action but do not record any votes, approvals, denials, or other substantive decisions. The meeting was adjourned without documented outcomes.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is considering several professional service agreements for infrastructure design and city-wide water leak detection. The body will also discuss road reconstruction on 7th Avenue and sewer project amendments on Clermont Street.

• Proposed $15,900 agreement with MSA Professionals for a City-Wide Water Leak Detection Study
• Proposed $2,500 contract with Ruekert & Mielke for Clermont Street Sanitary Sewer construction staking and submittal review
• Proposed $2,500 amendment to Ruekert and Mielke contract for Clermont Street Sanitary Sewer Project due to contaminated soils
• 3-Party Design Agreement with WisDOT and Ruekert & Mielke for 7th Avenue reconstruction from Dorr to Clermont Streets
• Request for 'Children at Play' or 'Slow' signs for the alley between Watson and Aurora Streets

The Public Works Committee approved a $15,900 professional services agreement with MSA Professional Services for a city-wide water leak detection study. The committee also approved a $2,500 amendment to the Ruekert & Mielke contract for the Clermont Street sanitary sewer project, and a $2,500 proposal for construction staking and submittal review. A 3-party design agreement with WisDOT for the 7th Avenue reconstruction was approved. The agenda item for the Ayres Associates agreement was pulled due to incomplete information.

• Approved $15,900 water leak detection study with MSA Professional Services
• Approved $2,500 amendment to Ruekert & Mielke contract for Clermont Street sewer project
• Approved $2,500 construction staking and submittal review proposal from Ruekert & Mielke
• Approved 3-party design agreement with WisDOT for 7th Avenue reconstruction
• Pulled agenda item for Ayres Associates agreement due to incomplete information

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee is reviewing proposals for property assessment services and various budget requests. The body will discuss a market update to ensure state compliance and a contract for fireworks services.

• Proposal for Associated Appraisal to conduct a 2023 Interim Market Update for $25,000 and extend the assessing contract through 2027
• Proposed $10,000 contract with Fireworks Country ($6,500 from Hotel/Motel tax and $3,500 from general operating celebrations fund)
• Budget transfer of $7,600 from the contingency fund to the General Fund for 2020 fiscal year auditing services
• Request to use CIP funds for a $4,995 EMS supply inventory program from Silent Partner Technologies
• Discussion of EMS supply inventory program quotes from Silent Partner Technologies and EMS Technology Solutions, LLC

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee reviewed proposals for a fireworks display, a budget transfer for auditing, an interim market update from Associated Appraisal, and an EMS supply inventory program. The committee recommended approving the $25,000 interim market update and extending the assessing contract through 2027, as well as the $7,600 budget transfer and the $4,995 EMS inventory program purchase. No final votes were recorded in the minutes; recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council.

• Recommended approving $25,000 interim market update with Associated Appraisal (Option A)
• Recommended extending assessing contract through 2027 at $29,000/year
• Recommended approving $7,600 budget transfer for 2020 auditing services
• Recommended approving $4,995 EMS supply inventory program from Silent Partner Technologies
• Recommended $10,000 fireworks contract with Fireworks Country

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Parks, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission is discussing funding and contracting for the 2022 Fourth of July fireworks. The body is also considering the acceptance of donations for inclusive playground equipment and associated naming rights.

• Proposed $10,000 contract with Fireworks Country ($6,500 from Hotel/Motel tax and $3,500 from general operating celebrations fund)
• Approval to accept donations for inclusive and accessory playground equipment
• Approval for naming rights of new playground equipment

The Parks, Cemetery and Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the April 12, 2021 meeting. They approved a recommendation to contract with Fireworks Country for the 2022 Fourth of July fireworks display, using $6,500 from Hotel/Motel tax economic development funds and $3,500 from the general operating celebrations fund, totaling $10,000. They also approved accepting donations for inclusive and accessory playground equipment and granting naming rights for the new equipment.

• Approved minutes from April 12, 2021 meeting
• Approved $10,000 fireworks contract with Fireworks Country for 2022 (funded by $6,500 Hotel/Motel tax and $3,500 general fund)
• Approved accepting donations for inclusive and accessory playground equipment
• Approved naming rights for new playground equipment

Common Council

The Council will review several zoning amendment applications for residential and industrial properties. Additionally, the agenda includes a lease agreement for a 54-acre solar power project and various administrative resolutions.

• Zoning amendments for 1310 and 1322 Hogan Street (R-4 General Residence)
• Zoning amendments for 1505 N Hogan Street and 1410 Hogan Street (I-2 General Industrial)
• Zoning amendment for 428 Edison Street (R-4 General Residence)
• Zoning amendments for 122, 128, and 130 Berner Street (R-3 Two-Family Residence)
• Lease agreement with EDF Renewables for a 54-acre solar development project

The Common Council adopted five zoning ordinance amendments, including rezoning 1310 and 1322 Hogan Street to R-4 for multi-family housing, 1505 N Hogan Street and 1410 Hogan Street to I-2 for a solar farm, 428 Edison Street to R-4, and 122/128/130 Berner Street to R-3 for senior duplexes. The council also approved consent agenda resolutions, including a pay increase for crossing guards to $15.00 per hour and a three-year audit services agreement. A proposed solar lease agreement with EDF Renewables was withdrawn from the agenda for further clarification.

• Adopted Ordinance 13248: Rezoned 1310 and 1322 Hogan Street to R-4 General Residence District (5-4).
• Adopted Ordinance 13258: Rezoned 1505 N Hogan Street to I-2 General Industrial District (7-2).
• Adopted Ordinance 13268: Rezoned 1410 Hogan Street to I-2 General Industrial District (7-2).
• Adopted Ordinance 13278: Rezoned 428 Edison Street to R-4 General Residence District (8-1).
• Adopted Ordinance 13288: Rezoned 122, 128, and 130 Berner Street to R-3 Two-Family Residence District (8-1).
• Adopted Ordinance 13298: Established a permitting process for public art installations (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution 79-21: Increased crossing guard pay from $12.77 to $15.00 per hour.
• Approved Resolution 78-21: Three-year audit services agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the preliminary 2022 budget and hear funding requests from several community organizations. The meeting also includes presentations from the Antigo Public Library and the Langlade County Economic Development Corporation.

• Preliminary 2022 Budget review
• AVAIL funding request for $20,000 in local match funds
• 2022 funding request for Children's Service Society of Wisconsin
• 2022 funding request for Langlade County Humane Society
• 2022 funding request for Boys & Girls Club of the Northwoods

The Committee of the Whole met on September 8, 2021, to discuss and review 2022 funding requests from several organizations, including the Children's Service Society of Wisconsin, Langlade County Humane Society, Boys & Girls Club of the Northwoods, AVAIL, and the Antigo Public Library. Presentations were also made by the Langlade County Economic Development Corporation and on the preliminary 2022 budget. No formal decisions were recorded in the minutes; the meeting was for discussion and action may occur on the listed agenda items.

• Reviewed 2022 funding request from Children's Service Society of Wisconsin (Family Resource Center) presented by Sandy Stetzer.
• Reviewed 2022 funding request from Langlade County Humane Society presented by Robert Zoretich.
• Reviewed 2022 funding request from Boys & Girls Club of the Northwoods presented by Corie Zelazoski.
• Reviewed 2022 funding request from AVAIL presented by Melissa Cornelius.
• Reviewed 2022 Antigo Public Library funding presentation by Dominic Frandrup.
• Heard presentation by Angie Close of the Langlade County Economic Development Corporation.
• Reviewed preliminary 2022 budget.

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission meeting scheduled for September 7, 2021, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District

The Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District is meeting to elect officers and adopt the 2022 budget and tax levy. The body will discuss funding for lake monitoring, native species restoration, and trail maintenance.

• Proposed $20,000 tax levy for 2022
• Proposed $26,000 for restoration of native species at Springbrook Banks and Woodland Park
• Proposed $10,000 for Springbrook Trail maintenance and expansion
• Proposed $5,000 for 2022 aquatic plant surveys and CLP mapping
• Proposed $10,000 levy for Springbrook Flowage restoration reserve

The Antigo Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District held its annual meeting and approved a 2022 budget with a $20,000 tax levy, including $5,000 for lake planning and monitoring and $10,000 for Springbrook restoration. The district also approved a $10,000 contract with Ayres Associates for a sedimentation pond feasibility study. Officers were re-elected unanimously.

• Adopted 2022 budget and tax levy of $20,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Ayres Associates sedimentation pond feasibility study up to $10,000 (unanimous)
• Re-elected current officers: Kassis, Bauknecht, Rebstock (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for September 6, 2021, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items.

Citizen Participation Committee

The Citizen Participation Committee will meet to receive an update on the 2020 Community Development Block Grant-Public Facility (CDBG-PF) project. The meeting includes a period for public comments regarding the project area between Lincoln Street and Western Avenue.

• Public comments on CDBG-PF Project, Lincoln Street to Western Avenue
• Update on the City of Antigo 2020 Community Development Block Grant-Public Facility (CDBG-PF) Project: Lincoln Street to Western Avenue

The Citizen Participation Committee met to discuss the CDBG-PF project on Lincoln Street to Western Avenue. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was informational, covering public comments and a project update.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for August 25, 2021, was cancelled. The notice states the cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee is reviewing an option-to-lease agreement for a solar power project and a new ordinance for public art permitting. The body is also considering pay increases for crossing guards and a multi-year audit services renewal.

• Option to Lease Agreement with eDF Renewables for a solar project on +/- 54 acres along Hogan Street
• Proposed hourly pay increase for crossing guards from $12.77 to $15.00
• Ordinance to establish a permitting process for public art installation
• Three-year pricing renewal for audit services with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
• Correction of 2020 parking lot carry forward from $69,980 to $110,919

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee reviewed and advanced several items for City Council consideration, including a new Hearing Conservation Program, a pay increase for crossing guards, a corrected 2020 carry forward for parking lots, a three-year audit services renewal, a public art permitting ordinance, and an option-to-lease agreement with EDF Renewables for a solar project. No final votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes; all items were discussed and recommended for further action.

• Advanced new Hearing Conservation Program for Council approval
• Advanced crossing guard pay increase from $12.77 to $15.00 per hour
• Advanced correction of 2020 parking lot carry forward from $69,980 to $110,919
• Advanced CliftonLarsonAllen LLP three-year audit services renewal
• Advanced ordinance establishing public art permitting process
• Advanced option-to-lease agreement with EDF Renewables for solar project on 54 acres

Public Works Committee

The committee is considering several infrastructure projects, including the design of the 4th Avenue Bridge and the extension of Deleglise Street. Members will also discuss a grant application for the reconstruction of Edison Street and a final change order for the Downtown Fifth Avenue Project.

• Downtown Fifth Avenue Project Change Order No 2 resulting in a $138,541.74 deduct
• Selection of a consulting firm for a CDBG-PF grant application for Edison Street (6th to 9th Avenues)
• Recommendation of Ayres Associates for design and construction of Deleglise Extension in Industrial Park
• 3-party agreement with WisDOT and Ayres Associates for 4th Avenue Bridge design not to exceed $85,641.24

The Public Works Committee approved Change Order No. 2 for the Downtown Fifth Avenue Project, resulting in a quantity deduction of $138,541.74. The committee also selected Ayres Associates for the design and construction of the Deleglise Extension in the Industrial Park and approved a three-party agreement with WisDOT and Ayres Associates for the design of the 4th Avenue Bridge. No action was taken on the CDBG-PF grant application consultant selection, as it was deferred to a special meeting.

• Approved Downtown Fifth Avenue Project Change Order No. 2 with a $138,541.74 deduction
• Selected Ayres Associates for design and construction of Deleglise Extension in Industrial Park
• Approved 3-party agreement (WisDOT/City/Ayres Associates) for 4th Ave Bridge design
• Deferred CDBG-PF grant consultant selection to special meeting

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss a conditional use application for an age 55 plus housing community. The body is also reviewing design contracts for the Fourth Avenue Bridge and Deleglise Street extension, as well as a grant application for Edison Street reconstruction.

• Proposed construction of four duplexes (eight units) for age 55 plus housing at 218 Fifth Avenue
• Design agreement with Ayres Associates for the Fourth Avenue Bridge over Springbrook Creek
• Consultant selection of Ayres Associates for the Deleglise Street extension to Highway 64
• Selection of a consulting firm for a CDBG-PF application for Edison Street reconstruction (Sixth to Ninth Avenues)
• Funding request of $639.23 for Music in the Park brochures and posters

The Common Council approved a conditional use application for Waldner Rentals, LLC to build four duplexes (eight units) for age 55+ community housing with attached garages, plus a utility/storage building and gazebo at 218 Fifth Avenue, in a 6-1 vote. The council also approved several resolutions, including establishing an ARPA special revenue fund, selecting Ayres Associates for a CDBG-PF grant application for Edison Street reconstruction, and entering into a three-party design agreement for the Fourth Avenue Bridge replacement. A presentation on the 2020 financial statement was given, noting a $5.3 million general fund balance and stable finances.

• Approved conditional use for 4 duplexes (8 units) age 55+ housing at 218 Fifth Ave (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 73-21 establishing ARPA special revenue fund (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 74-21 selecting Ayres Associates for CDBG-PF grant application, not-to-exceed $8,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 75-21 three-party design agreement for Fourth Avenue Bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 76-21 selecting Ayres Associates for Deleglise Street extension design (unanimous)
• Approved Class A liquor and cigarette licenses for A2Z Mini Mart at 2120 Neva Road (voice vote)
• Approved street closure of 600 block of Sixth Avenue on Oct 16, 2021 (voice vote)
• Approved minutes from July 14, 2021 meeting (voice vote)

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning amendments and conditional use applications. These include proposals for senior living duplexes, a multi-family housing development, solar farms, and public storage units.

• Conditional use for four duplexes (eight units) for age 55+ housing at 218 Fifth Avenue
• Zoning amendment for 122, 128, and 130 Berner Street to R-3 for two senior living rental duplexes
• Zoning amendments for 1410 Hogan Street and 1505 N Hogan Street to I-2 for solar farms
• Zoning amendment for 1310 and 1322 Hogan Street to R-4 for multi-family housing
• Zoning amendment for 120 Wausau Road to I-2 for public rental storage units

The Antigo City Plan Commission approved a certified survey map for Travis Krueger on North Avenue, a conditional use permit for a 55-plus housing development at 218 Fifth Avenue, and several zoning amendments. These amendments rezoned properties on Berner Street, Edison Street, Wausau Road, Hogan Street, and N Hogan Street for senior housing, storage units, solar farms, and multi-family housing. All actions were approved as listed on the agenda.

• Approved certified survey map for Travis Krueger on North Avenue
• Approved conditional use for 218 Fifth Avenue (four duplexes, 55-plus housing, utility building, gazebo)
• Approved zoning amendment for 122, 128, 130 Berner Street to R-3 (senior duplexes)
• Approved zoning amendment for 428 Edison Street to R-4 (correct zoning)
• Approved zoning amendment for 120 Wausau Road to I-2 (storage units)
• Approved zoning amendment for 1410 Hogan Street to I-2 (solar farm)
• Approved zoning amendment for 1505 N Hogan Street to I-2 (solar farm)
• Approved zoning amendment for 1310 & 1322 Hogan Street to R-4 (multi-family housing)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for August 2, 2021, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Police & Fire Commission

The Commission will meet to conduct interviews for the Fire Fighter/Paramedic position in a closed session. Following the interviews, the body will develop a list of future hires for the role.

• Interviews for Fire Fighter/Paramedic position
• Development of a future hire list for Fire Fighter/Paramedic

The Police and Fire Commission met on August 2, 2021, and convened into closed session to conduct interviews for the Fire Fighter/Paramedic position. No substantive decisions were recorded in the open session; the agenda included developing a list of future hires, but no actions were noted in the minutes.

• Convened into closed session for Fire Fighter/Paramedic interviews
• Reconvened into open session to act on matters discussed, if necessary

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for July 28, 2021, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items.

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee is meeting to discuss the establishment of a Special Revenue Fund for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The body is also considering several staffing fills and a donation for community printing.

• Establishment of a Special Revenue Fund for $406,480.33 in ARPA funds
• Proposed $639.23 donation to Music in the Park for brochure printing
• Approval to fill Administrative Clerical Assistant position due to retirement
• Approval to hire full-time Fire Fighters to maintain staffing
• Approval to apply for CARES Provider Relief Fund, Phase 4 Grant

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee approved several items including filling the Administrative Clerical Assistant position, establishing a Special Revenue Fund for ARPA funds, hiring full-time firefighters, updating the Fire Lieutenant job description, and authorizing application for the CARES Provider Relief Fund Phase 4 grant. A donation to Music in the Park for brochure printing was also considered. The minutes do not record vote tallies for these actions.

• Approved filling Administrative Clerical Assistant position due to retirement
• Approved donation to Music in the Park for brochure printing ($639.23 invoice)
• Approved establishing Special Revenue Fund for ARPA funds
• Approved hiring full-time firefighters to maintain staffing
• Approved Fire Lieutenant job description update
• Approved applying for and accepting CARES Provider Relief Fund Phase 4 grant

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request for a property at 1435 Edison Street. The applicant seeks to install a fence at the south property line instead of the required two feet from the line.

• Variance application for 1435 Edison Street (Parcel #201-2672) to allow a fence at the south lot line

The Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on a variance application to allow a fence at the south property line of 1435 Edison Street, instead of the required two-foot setback, to match garage storage and save costs. The minutes record the hearing and agenda item but do not include any decision, vote, or outcome on the request.

• No decision recorded — variance request for fence at 1435 Edison Street heard but outcome not stated in minutes

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee approved a $711.50 contribution to Music in the Park to cover the printing of 2022 brochures. The committee also approved renewing a five-year contract with Third Millenium Associates for printing and mailing utility bills, and approved waiving the event permit and insurance for the Wright Place Playground Carnival fundraiser. Additionally, the committee approved transferring funds for severance payouts to three retired employees and requested direct legislation to extend the life of Tax Increment Finance District 4 to repay a $995,000 debt.

• Approved $711.50 contribution to Music in the Park for 2022 brochure printing.
• Approved renewal of Third Millenium Associates contract for printing and mailing utility bills for five years.
• Approved waiver of event permit and insurance for Wright Place Playground Carnival fundraiser.
• Approved transfer of severance funds: $21,336.26 for Bruce Brown and $42,336.27 for Eric Roller from Police Department, and $20,361.48 for Roger Musolff from Building Inspection.
• Approved request for direct legislation to extend TIF District 4 life to pay back $995,000 debt.

Police & Fire Commission

The Commission will meet to conduct interviews for the Fire Fighter/Paramedic position in a closed session. Following the interviews, the body will develop a list of future hires for the role.

• Interviews for Fire Fighter/Paramedic position
• Development of a future hire list for Fire Fighter/Paramedic

The Antigo Police and Fire Commission met on July 19, 2021, and convened into closed session to conduct interviews for the Fire Fighter/Paramedic position. After the closed session, the commission reconvened into open session to act on matters discussed, if necessary. The minutes record no substantive decisions; the agenda items were procedural, covering the closed session and development of a future hires list.

• Convened into closed session for Fire Fighter/Paramedic interviews (agenda item 1)
• Reconvened into open session to act on matters discussed, if necessary (agenda item 1)
• Agenda item 2 (develop list of future hires) was listed but no action is recorded in the minutes

Common Council

The Common Council is meeting to decide on several service contracts and personnel changes. Key items include a new cleaning agreement for city facilities and a bid for sanitary sewer construction.

• Bid from Pember Companies for new sanitary sewer pipe construction over Springbrook Creek near Tenth Avenue and Clermont Street
• Cleaning contract with Antigo Building Maintenance: $2,200/month for City Hall and $638/month for Street Department
• $15,000 bid from Fabick Cat to paint Grader #2 for the Street Department
• Elimination of Lead Office Assistant position and creation of Clerk Administrative Assistant role
• Ordinance 1323B regarding Library Board and Housing Authority Board per diem

The Common Council approved several resolutions, including a $15,000 bid from Fabick Cat to paint Grader #2, a new cleaning contract with Antigo Building Maintenance, and a $136,302.90 bid from Pember Companies for a new sanitary sewer pipe. It also adopted an ordinance amending per diem payments for Library and Housing Authority Boards, and approved early hiring for a Clerk Administrative Assistant position.

• Approved Resolution 67-21: $15,000 bid from Fabick Cat to paint Grader #2
• Approved Resolution 68-21: Eliminated Lead Office Assistant role, renamed to Clerk Administrative Assistant, with early hiring
• Approved Resolution 69-21: Cleaning contract with Antigo Building Maintenance (City Hall $2,200/month, Street Dept $638/month, Fire Dept hourly)
• Approved Resolution 70-21: $136,302.90 bid from Pember Companies for new sanitary sewer pipe over Springbrook Creek
• Adopted Ordinance 13238: Amended per diem for Library and Housing Authority Boards (5-0 vote, two abstentions)
• Approved consent agenda including payroll, accounts payable, and health insurance checks

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The meeting scheduled for July 12, 2021, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission meeting scheduled for July 6, 2021, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for July 5, 2021, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance application for a property at 726 First Avenue. The board will discuss and potentially act on a request to place a fence closer than two feet to the property line.

• Public hearing and variance request for fence placement at 726 First Avenue (Parcel #201-1322)

The Antigo Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on June 29, 2021, for a variance application at 726 First Avenue. The applicant requested permission to place a fence closer to the property line than the required two feet, citing the small yard size and potential impact on usable space and resale value. The minutes do not record any decision, approval, denial, or tabling of the request; they only document the hearing and the application.

• Held public hearing for variance application at 726 First Avenue to allow fence closer than two feet to property line.
• No decision recorded on the variance request; minutes only note the hearing and application.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss approving bids for a sanitary sewer replacement project and painting a street department grader. The sewer project addresses a pipe hole at Tenth Avenue and Clermont Street that has been taking on flood waters.

• Sanitary sewer replacement over Springbrook: low bid of $136,302.90 from Pember Companies Inc.
• Painting of Grader #2 for Street Department: proposed bid of $15,000.00 from Fabick Cat
• Funding for sewer project: $60,000 from sanitary sewer Slip Lining and the remainder from bonding funds

The Public Works Committee approved the bid from Pember Companies Inc. for the sanitary sewer replacement over Springbrook at Tenth Avenue and Clermont Street, with a total bid of $136,302.90. The committee also approved the bid from Fabick Cat to paint Grader #2 for the Street Department at a cost of $15,000.00. Both approvals were based on the bids being deemed most advantageous to the city.

• Approved the bid from Pember Companies Inc. for the Clermont Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement, totaling $136,302.90.
• Approved the bid from Fabick Cat to paint Grader #2 for the Street Department, at a cost of $15,000.00.

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee is reviewing a proposed cleaning contract for city facilities and changes to council rules regarding per diem payments. The body is also discussing staffing changes in the Clerk-Treasurer's office and the purchase of fire equipment.

• Proposed cleaning contract with Antigo Building Maintenance increasing City Hall monthly fees from $1,135 to $2,200
• Proposed cleaning contract for Street Shop at $638 per month
• Proposed rule changes to allow per diem payments for representatives on the Library Board and Housing Authority Board
• Proposal to refill a position in the Clerk-Treasurer's office and eliminate a Lead Office position
• Purchase of fire boots and fire helmet from CIP

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee discussed and recommended several items for City Council approval. These include changing council rules to allow per diem payments for Library Board and Housing Authority Board representatives, approving a new cleaning contract with Antigo Building Maintenance, and filling a Clerk-Treasurer's office position while eliminating the Lead Office Assistant role. The committee also discussed purchasing new fire boots and a helmet using CIP funds.

• Recommended changing Council Rules to allow per diem payments for the Library Board and Housing Authority Board representatives, effective May 1, 2021.
• Recommended approving a cleaning contract with Antigo Building Maintenance, increasing City Hall cleaning from $1,135 to $2,200 per month and Street Shop from $572 to $638 per month.
• Recommended filling the vacant Lead Office Assistant position in the Clerk-Treasurer's Office, eliminating the Lead title, and hiring the new person 2-4 weeks early for training.
• Recommended purchasing 9 fire boots and 1 fire helmet from Conway Shield for $4,465 plus shipping, using CIP funds.

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee voted 4-0 to change Council Rules to allow per diem payments for alderpersons appointed to the Library Board and Housing Authority Board, effective May 1, 2021. The change requires Council approval, and the Library Board must also approve the per diem. The committee also approved a new cleaning contract with Antigo Building Maintenance, a staff position restructuring, and the purchase of fire boots and a helmet.

• Approved changing Council Rules to allow per diem for Library Board and Housing Authority Board representatives, effective May 1, 2021 (4-0, with one abstention).
• Approved a cleaning contract with Antigo Building Maintenance for City Hall, Fire Department, and Street Department, with budget transfers allowed.
• Approved refilling the vacant Clerk-Treasurer's office position, eliminating the Lead Office Assistant role, and allowing four weeks of job training from the current employee.
• Approved purchasing nine fire boots and one fire helmet from Conway Shield for up to $4,510 using CIP funds.

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The meeting scheduled for June 14, 2021, was cancelled. The document states this was due to a lack of agenda items.

Common Council

The Common Council is reviewing proposals for a solar energy developer and a housing development on Hogan Street. The body is also deciding on utility extensions for the Windy View Heights subdivision and updates to ATV/UTV routes.

• Resolution 59-21: Utility extensions for Windy View Heights subdivision with City and Developer each paying up to $40,000
• Resolution 60-21: Opening Forest Avenue (CTH Y) between Dorr and Mary Streets to ATV/UTV use
• Resolution 65-21: Selection of a solar energy developer for the Hogan Street Project
• Resolution 66-21: Northpointe Development Corporation's proposal for housing on the west side of Hogan Street
• Resolution 61-21: Establishment of the Richard (Dick) Hurlbert Veteran Marker Care Fund

The Common Council approved a 45-unit housing development by Northpointe Development Corporation on vacant city property along Hogan Street, with 24 affordable senior units and 21 workforce units, contingent on WHEDA tax credits. The council also selected EDF Renewables as the solar developer for adjacent city-owned land. Both decisions followed public comment and committee recommendations.

• Approved Northpointe housing proposal for 45 units (5-3)
• Selected EDF Renewables as solar developer for Hogan Street project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 59-21: 50% cost share for Fifth Avenue utility extensions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 60-21: Opened Forest Avenue to ATV/UTV use (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 61-21: Established Richard Hurlbert Veteran Marker Care Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 62-21: Updated Street Dept. admin assistant job description with job shadowing (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 63-21: Various license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 64-21: CMAR wastewater report (unanimous)

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee is reviewing proposals to develop solar power on 40 to 54 acres of city-owned property along Hogan Street. Three companies remain under consideration after one firm withdrew its proposal.

• OneEnergy Renewables proposal: $900/acre/year operation term
• EDF Renewables proposal: $800/acre with 2% escalator (or $1,200/acre if community solar is pursued)
• SunVest Solar proposal: $800 - $1,200/acre with 1.5% annual escalator
• Project site: Vacant city-owned property along Hogan Street south of Highway 64

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee met to consider proposals for a solar energy development on city-owned land along Hogan Street. After reviewing three remaining proposals (edp Renewables withdrew), the committee selected a developer, though the minutes do not specify which one. The decision will be forwarded to the City Council for final approval.

• Selected a solar energy developer for the Hogan Street project (no vote tally recorded)
• Noted edp Renewables withdrew its proposal, leaving three finalists

Economic Development Committee

The City of Antigo Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for June 7, 2021, is cancelled due to lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

Board of Review

The Board of Review reconvened to hear a scheduled property tax objection, but the objector canceled. No other objections were on the agenda, so the board adjourned without making any substantive decisions.

• Adjourned meeting at 10:02 a.m. after no objections were heard

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission is considering the use of 40 to 54 acres of city-owned land for solar power development. The body is also reviewing a preliminary site plan for a 45-unit housing complex proposed by Northpointe Development Corporation.

• Solar power development on 40 to 54 acres of vacant city-owned property along Hogan Street
• Preliminary site plan for 45 multi-family housing units at Hogan St/Remington Detention Pond area
• Northpointe Development Corporation proposal including 24 senior units (age 55+) and 21 family units
• Proposed community building and walkways connecting to the Springbrook bicycle/pedestrian trail system

The City Plan Commission meeting on June 1, 2021, was largely procedural, with no final decisions made. The commission considered two agenda items: a solar power development on city-owned property and a preliminary site plan for a 45-unit housing project. Both items were presented for review and discussion, with final recommendations expected at later committee and council meetings.

• Approved minutes from April 6, 2021 meeting
• Discussed solar power development proposals for 40-54 acres on Hogan Street; no action taken
• Reviewed preliminary site plan for 45-unit housing by Northpointe Development; no action taken

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing utility extensions for the 5th Avenue Construction Project and a bid for sidewalk replacements. The body is also discussing the selection of a design engineer for the Saratoga Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail and updates to the city's ATV/UTV route map.

• Proposed 50% cost-share with developer for water, sanitary, and storm-water utilities at Windy View Heights totaling $78,412
• Sidewalk replacement bid from Rock Hard Concrete at $7 per square foot
• Selection of MSA Professionals as design engineer for the Saratoga Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail TAP Grant project
• Proposal to open Forrest Avenue (CTH Y) from Dorr to Mary Streets to ATV/UTV traffic
• Updates to the City's ATV/UTV Designated route Map

The Public Works Committee approved the extension of water, sanitary, and storm-water utilities to the north right-of-way line as part of the 5th Avenue Construction Project, with the developer covering 50% of the estimated $78,412 cost. The committee also approved the sidewalk replacement bid from Rock Hard Concrete at $7 per square foot, and recommended MSA Professionals as the design engineer for the TAP grant project to expand the Saratoga Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail. Additionally, the committee approved opening Forrest Avenue (CTH Y) from Dorr to Mary Streets as an ATV/UTV route and updated the designated route map accordingly.

• Approved extension of water, sanitary, and storm-water utilities to north right-of-way line for Windy View Heights, with city and developer each paying $39,206
• Approved Rock Hard Concrete's sidewalk replacement bid at $7 per square foot
• Recommended MSA Professionals as design engineer for TAP grant project to expand Saratoga Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail
• Approved opening Forrest Avenue (CTH Y) from Dorr to Mary Streets as ATV/UTV route
• Updated ATV/UTV designated route map to include Forrest Avenue segment

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposals for housing development on vacant city property located on the west side of Hogan Street, north of the Remington Detention Pond.

• Commonwealth proposal: Single-story cottages, $750,000 for the city-owned lot, and estimated $50,000 annual tax revenue
• Northpointe proposal: 45 total units (24 senior housing and 21 workforce housing), estimated $45,000 annual real estate taxes
• Northpointe proposal: Includes a clubhouse, playground, and individual garages for each unit

The Committee of the Whole met to discuss housing development proposals for the vacant city-owned 8.25-acre site on Hogan Street. No formal action was taken; the meeting was for discussion only. Proposals were presented by Commonwealth, Northpointe, General Capital/Danna Capital, and Reif Construction, with details on unit types, affordability, and tax revenue projections.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was for discussion only

Board of Review

The Board of Review approved seven omitted property corrections for parcels owned by John and Vickie Wagner, plus one palpable error correction for a city-owned parcel. It also denied a request for telephone testimony from Arc Cafe LLC due to COVID-19, setting a hearing for June 2, 2021. The board recommended an inter-market evaluation to address assessment compliance.

• Approved 7 omitted property corrections for Wagner parcels (5-0)
• Approved palpable error correction for Parcel #201-1966, decrease of $64,300 (5-0)
• Denied telephone testimony request from Arc Cafe LLC (5-0)
• Recommended inter-market evaluation to city council (5-0)
• Set June 2, 2021 hearing for Arc Cafe LLC objection (5-0)
• Recessed to June 12, 2021 for continued session (5-0)

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee is discussing solar power development on city-owned property along Hogan Street. The body is also considering personnel fills for the Street and Parks departments and a wireless network upgrade.

• Solar power development proposals for vacant city-owned property on Hogan Street
• Wireless network upgrade via Ubiquiti Networks at a cost not to exceed $3,400.00
• Establishment of the Veteran Marker Care Fund in honor of Richard "Dick" Hurlbert
• Filling a full-time general laborer position for the Park, Recreation and Cemetery Department
• Filling a Street Department Administrative Assistant vacancy with a job-shadow component

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee approved several items: upgrading the City of Antigo wireless network with WiFi6 equipment from Ubiquiti Networks at a cost not to exceed $3,400, funded by the CIP Technology Plan; rehiring and filling a full-time general laborer position in the Park, Recreation and Cemetery Department; establishing a Veteran Marker Care Fund in honor of Richard "Dick" Hurlbert; authorizing the refill of the Street Department's Administrative Assistant vacancy with a job-shadow component; and approving an updated job description for that position. The committee also reviewed solar power development proposals for vacant city-owned property along Hogan Street, but no decision was recorded on that item.

• Approved wireless network upgrade (WiFi6 from Ubiquiti) not to exceed $3,400
• Approved rehire and fill full-time general laborer position for Park, Recreation and Cemetery Department
• Approved establishment of Veteran Marker Care Fund in honor of Richard "Dick" Hurlbert
• Authorized refill of Street Department Administrative Assistant vacancy with job-shadow component
• Approved updated job description for Street Department Administrative Assistant
• Reviewed solar power development proposals (no action recorded)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is considering proposals for a +/- 8.25 acre vacant city parcel located on the west side of Hogan Street, north of the Remington Detention Pond. The body will review four different developer bids ranging from single-family homes to multi-family units.

• Reif Construction: 18 single-family homes, $49,500 land offer, +/- $500,000 cost to City
• Commonwealth Develop.: 40 multi-family units (ages 18-55), $400,000 land offer
• Northpointe Develop.: 45 multi-family units (24 senior 55+), $400,000 land offer
• General/Danna Capital: 60 multi-family units (50 senior 55+), $33,000 offer for 4.5 acres

The Committee of the Whole reviewed four housing development proposals for a vacant 8.25-acre city-owned parcel west of Hogan Street, north of the Remington Detention Pond. No formal action was taken; the item was discussed and will be considered further. The proposals ranged from an 18-home single-family development to a 60-unit multi-family development, with varying financial offers and incentive requests.

• Reviewed housing development proposals for vacant city property on Hogan Street (no action taken)
• Noted four proposals: Reif Construction (18 single-family homes), Commonwealth (40 multi-family units), Northpointe (45 multi-family units), General/Danna (60 multi-family units)

Common Council

The Common Council is reviewing several financial commitments, including bond issuances for water and sewer systems and street infrastructure funding. The body is also considering land transfers and various license renewals for local businesses.

• Issuance of $4,100,000 in Waterworks and Sewerage System Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2021A)
• Issuance of up to $500,000 in Waterworks and Sewerage System Revenue Bonds (Series 2021B)
• Donation of a 1/3 acre lot at 702 South Clermont Street to Habitat for Humanity
• Commitment of $225,000 in TIF Pay-Back Funds for the Multi-Year Street Infrastructure Program
• Land exchange of 0.13 acre parcels between the City and Downtown Enterprises (Lakeside Market)

The Common Council approved two bond resolutions: issuing up to $500,000 in new Waterworks and Sewerage System Revenue Bonds (Series 2021B) for a Clean Water Fund project, and issuing $3,895,000 in refunding bonds (Series 2021A) to refinance 2007 bonds, saving $1.2 million in interest. Both passed 6-0. The council also approved numerous consent agenda items including property donations, fee waivers, and infrastructure funding allocations.

• Approved $3,895,000 water/sewer refunding bonds, Series 2021A (6-0)
• Approved up to $500,000 water/sewer revenue bonds, Series 2021B (6-0)
• Donated 1/3-acre lot at 702 S. Clermont St. to Habitat for Humanity
• Approved land exchange with Downtown Enterprises for 0.13-acre parcels
• Waived 5% online registration software fee for organizations for 2021
• Allocated $75,000 from High Priority Sidewalk fund for infrastructure projects
• Allocated $225,000 from TIF payback fund for street projects
• Approved $11,088.78 payment to Progressive Insurance for property damage claim

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee is discussing a resolution to accept $455,000 from the Wis DNR for the Principal Forgiveness Lead Service Program. The body is also reviewing funding allocations for a senior center and property demolitions.

• Acceptance of $455,000 for replacing private lead service lines
• Proposed $50,000 for rent payments for the Senior Center of Langlade County at 904 5th Avenue
• Proposed $50,000 for demolition of deteriorated properties scheduled for tax reversion or condemnation
• Request from Antigo Lions Club to extend noise ordinances from June 4th to 6th for the Championship Off-Road Race Event

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The meeting scheduled for May 10, 2021, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission meeting scheduled for May 4, 2021, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for May 3, 2021, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Hotel/Motel Tax Commission

The Commission is discussing a funding error that reduced payments to the Langlade County Economic Development Committee and Chamber of Commerce from $49,291.56 to $34,504.10 each. The body is also considering several funding requests for the Welcome Center and local event marketing.

• Correction of 2021 funding to LCEDC and Chamber of Commerce to $34,504.10 each
• Request to transfer $4,000 from Welcome Center lease budget to build-out budget
• Request for $9,500 from reserves for a part-time Travel Information Aide and build-out over-expenditures
• Request for $3,710 from reserves to market the Antigo Lions Club Roaring Raceway Off-Road Race Event
• Financial recap showing a total balance of $118,037.81 as of April 21, 2021

The commission corrected the 2021 funding amount for the Langlade County Economic Development Committee and Chamber of Commerce from $49,291.56 to $34,504.10 each, due to a clerical error. They approved transferring $4,000 from the Welcome Center lease budget to the build-out budget, and approved $9,500 from reserves for a part-time travel aide and build-out overage. They also approved $3,710 from reserves to market the Antigo Lions Club Roaring Raceway event.

• Corrected 2021 funding to LCEDC and Chamber to $34,504.10 each (from $49,291.56)
• Approved transfer of $4,000 from Welcome Center lease budget to build-out budget
• Approved $9,500 from reserves for part-time travel aide and build-out overage
• Approved $3,710 from reserves for Antigo Lions Club Roaring Raceway marketing

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing design consultant selection for the 4th Avenue Bridge and funding requests for street and sidewalk infrastructure. The body is also considering equipment purchases and additional engineering services for Pine Street.

• Selection of Ayres Associates as design consultant for the 4th Avenue Bridge over Springbrook Creek
• Request for $75,000 from the High Priority Sidewalk Program for the Multi-Year Street Infrastructure Program
• Proposed $3,797 purchase of a Skid Steer Quick Attach Auger from Rew Motors
• Request for $5,500 in additional engineering services from Ayres & Associates for Pine Street (Fifth Avenue to Fourth Avenue)
• Estimated $45,000 construction cost for Pine Street curb, sidewalk, and asphalt work

The Public Works Committee approved the purchase of a skid steer auger for $3,797, approved additional engineering services from Ayres & Associates for $5,500, and approved a $75,000 commitment from the High Priority Sidewalk Program for the multi-year street infrastructure program. The committee also noted the selection of Ayres Associates as design consultant for the 4th Avenue Bridge replacement, with contract negotiations to follow.

• Approved purchase of skid steer quick attach auger from Rew Motors for $3,797
• Approved Ayres & Associates additional engineering services for Pine Street for $5,500
• Approved $75,000 commitment from High Priority Sidewalk Program for street infrastructure
• Noted selection of Ayres Associates as design consultant for 4th Avenue Bridge replacement

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee is reviewing several financial and personnel matters. Key items include a request for $225,000 in TIF pay-back funds for street infrastructure and the potential donation of a city lot to Habitat for Humanity.

• Request for $225,000 in TIF Pay-Back Funds for multi-year street infrastructure
• Donation of 1/3 acre lot at 702 S. Clermont Street to Habitat for Humanity
• Approval of $211,000 carry forward for Street Construction CIP
• Request to fund $2,500 application for Ice Age Trail Community Designation
• Approval to hire a full-time Fire Fighter/EMT to maintain staffing

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee approved a $225,000 commitment from TIF pay-back funds for the city's multi-year street infrastructure program. The committee also approved a $211,000 carry forward for street construction, a $9,515.79 payment for the Eighth Avenue Bridge, and a $2,500 donation for the Ice Age Trail Community application. Other actions included waiving a $25 event permit fee, donating a city-owned lot to Habitat for Humanity, and approving a firefighter hire.

• Approved $225,000 TIF pay-back fund commitment for street infrastructure program
• Approved $211,000 carry forward for Street Construction CIP from 2020 to 2021
• Approved $9,515.79 payment from CIP undesignated funds for Eighth Avenue Bridge invoice
• Approved $2,500 donation to Ice Age Trail Alliance for Community Designation application
• Approved waiver of $25 event permit fee for Wild Ones Northwoods Gateway Chapter rummage sale
• Approved donation of 1/3 acre city-owned lot at 702 S. Clermont Street to Habitat for Humanity with 3-year construction stipulation
• Approved hiring a full-time Fire Fighter/EMT to maintain staffing

Common Council

The Common Council is meeting to elect a Council President and a representative for the City Plan Commission. The body will also confirm mayoral appointments and establish official rules and depositories for the 2021-22 term.

• Election of Council President
• Election of Alderperson to the City Plan Commission
• Resolution 40-21 designating the Antigo Daily Journal as the official newspaper
• Resolution 41-21 designating public depositories including Associated Bank, Chase Bank, and BMO Harris Bank
• Proposed Council Rules for 2021-22 term

The Antigo Common Council held its organizational meeting, swearing in Mayor Bill Brandt and several alderpersons. Tom Bauknecht was elected Council President, and Scott Henricks was appointed to the City Plan Commission. The council also approved the 2021-22 council rules, mayoral committee appointments, the Antigo Daily Journal as official newspaper, and designated public depositories for 2021-2022.

• Elected Tom Bauknecht as Council President (unanimous)
• Appointed Scott Henricks to City Plan Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Council Rules for 2021-22 term (voice vote)
• Confirmed mayoral appointments to committees, boards, and commissions (unanimous, 6-0)
• Approved Resolution 40-21 designating Antigo Daily Journal as official newspaper (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 41-21 designating public depositories for 2021-2022 (voice vote)

Common Council

The Common Council held its organizational meeting, administering oaths to the mayor and several alderpersons. Alderperson Bauknecht was unanimously elected Council President, and Alderperson Henricks was unanimously elected to the City Plan Commission. The council also approved the 2021-22 Council Rules, designated the Antigo Daily Journal as the official newspaper, and approved the list of public depositories for 2021-2022.

• Elected Alderperson Bauknecht as Council President (unanimous)
• Elected Alderperson Henricks to the City Plan Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Council Rules for 2021-22 term with no changes
• Approved Resolution 40-21 designating Antigo Daily Journal as official newspaper
• Approved Resolution 41-21 designating public depositories for 2021-2022

Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing several infrastructure items, including a plan to upgrade the wastewater treatment plant's filtration system. They are also considering professional service agreements for boiler replacements and a roadway project in the Saratoga Industrial Park.

• $36,000 agreement with MSA Professional Services for a Wastewater Facility Plan
• Agreement with Refrigeration Control and Design, Inc. for wastewater plant boiler replacement plans
• $941,250 award from the US Dept of Commerce Economic Development Administration for Saratoga Industrial Park Roadway Project
• Appointment of a Lead Service Replacement Program Authorized Representative

The Public Works Committee recommended accepting a $941,250 (50%) grant from the US Dept. of Commerce Economic Development Administration for the Saratoga Industrial Park Roadway Project. The committee also recommended approving professional services agreements for a wastewater facility plan and boiler replacement design, and appointing the mayor as the Lead Service Replacement Program authorized representative. These recommendations will go to the City Council for final action.

• Recommended accepting $941,250 EDA grant for Saratoga Industrial Park roadway project
• Recommended $36,000 agreement with MSA for wastewater facility plan
• Recommended $3,200 agreement with R/CAD for boiler replacement design
• Recommended appointing Mayor Bill Brandt as Lead Service Replacement authorized representative

Common Council

The Council will review several items including wastewater treatment agreements, spring curbside clean-up contracts, and multiple downtown entrepreneur grants. Additionally, the body will consider a $941,250 federal grant for the Saratoga Industrial Park roadway project.

• $941,250 US Dept of Commerce EDA grant for Saratoga Industrial Park Roadway Project
• Entrepreneur Grant for Hoffman House at 1015 Fifth Avenue up to $25,000
• Entrepreneur Grant for Escape & Smash It! at 500 Superior Street up to $10,000
• Entrepreneur Grant for Flowers from the Heart on Fifth up to $18,456.29
• Entrepreneur Grant for Spud City Outlet Shop at 906 Fifth Avenue up to $25,000

The Common Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including contracts for sludge hauling, curbside cleanup, recycling drop-off services, and multiple downtown entrepreneur grants. They also accepted a $941,250 federal grant for the Saratoga Industrial Park roadway project and approved several professional service agreements for water and wastewater studies.

• Accepted $941,250 USEDA grant for Saratoga Industrial Park roadway (unanimous)
• Awarded sludge and lime hauling contract to Michael J. Waldvogel Trucking, LLC (unanimous)
• Awarded spring curbside cleanup bid to GFL Environmental at $62.50/ton (unanimous)
• Approved entrepreneur grants: Hoffman House $25,000, Escape & Smash It! $10,000, Flowers from the Heart $18,456.29, Spud City Outlet Shops $25,000 (unanimous)
• Waived bid process for Frisch Greenhouses landscape planting program (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year recycling drop-off contract with GFL Solid Waste Midwest LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $36,000 water system study with MSA Professional Services (unanimous)
• Approved $3,200 boiler design contract with Refrigeration Control and Design (unanimous)

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission is reviewing requests to waive shelter rental fees for a rummage sale and online registration fees for organizations. The body is also considering the establishment of a veteran marker care fund and accepting several equipment donations.

• Proposed waiver of rental fees for Peaceful Valley Warming House for Wild Ones Northwoods Gateway Chapter (June 4-5, 2021)
• Proposed waiver of 5% online registration fee for non-city organizations
• Proposed establishment of Cemetery Veteran Marker Care Fund in memory of Dick Hurlbert
• Proposed acceptance of $6,300 from HookUp Disc Golf and $350 from Antigo Disc Golf Club for concrete tee pads
• Proposed acceptance of a scoreboard donation for Senior League from Richard West

The Parks, Cemetery and Recreation Commission approved several requests, including waiving shelter rental fees for a Wild Ones rummage sale, waiving the 5% online registration fee for other organizations for the year, establishing a Cemetery Veteran Marker Care Fund in memory of Dick Hurlbert, and accepting donations for disc golf tee pads and a scoreboard. The minutes do not include vote tallies or discussion details.

• Approved waiver of shelter rental fee for Wild Ones Northwoods Gateway Chapter rummage sale
• Approved waiver of 5% online registration fee for other organizations for the year
• Established Cemetery Veteran Marker Care Fund in memory of Dick Hurlbert
• Accepted $6,300 donation from HookUp Disc Golf for concrete tee pads
• Accepted $350 donation from Antigo Disc Golf Club for concrete tee pads
• Accepted donation from Richard West for new scoreboard at Senior League

Police & Fire Commission

The Commission will meet to conduct interviews for the Fire Fighter/Paramedic position in a closed session. Following the interviews, the body will develop a list of future hires for the role.

• Interviews for Fire Fighter/Paramedic position
• Development of future hire list for Fire Fighter/Paramedic

The commission convened in closed session to conduct interviews for the Fire Fighter/Paramedic position, as authorized by Wisconsin Statutes. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the agenda included developing a list of future hires, but no actions were recorded.

• Convened into closed session for Fire Fighter/Paramedic interviews
• Reconvened into open session to act on matters discussed, if necessary

Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers will meet to process the results of the 2021 April Nonpartisan City Offices Election. This includes updating election totals and signing official canvass documentation.

• Canvass the results of the 2021 April Nonpartisan City Offices Election
• Update election totals where necessary
• Complete and sign election canvass documentation

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will discuss a proposed land swap between the City of Antigo and Downtown Enterprises (Lakeside Market). The City would acquire shoreline property for future park projects in exchange for a vacant lot at 504 5th Avenue.

• Proposed land exchange of a 0.13 acre parcel along the Antigo Lake basin for a vacant lot at 504 5th Avenue
• Approval of Certified Survey Map for Waldner & Sons at 123 Berner Street for duplex construction

The City Plan Commission approved the minutes from the December 1, 2020 meeting. It also approved the Certified Survey Map for Waldner & Sons at 123 Berner Street, allowing construction of a second duplex. The commission advanced a motion to Council to proceed with a land exchange with Downtown Enterprises, swapping a vacant 0.13-acre lot at 504 5th Avenue for an equal amount of shoreline along the Antigo Lake basin.

• Approved the minutes from the December 1, 2020 meeting.
• Approved the Certified Survey Map for Waldner & Sons at 123 Berner Street.
• Advanced a motion to Council to proceed with the land exchange with Downtown Enterprises.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will review multiple grant requests for businesses in the downtown area. The meeting also includes a discussion on an updated drawdown and a grant received by the Langlade County Economic Development Corporation.

• Lormont Investments LLC dba Spud City Outlet Shops 902 5th Avenue Downtown Entrepreneurs Grant Request
• Flowers from the Heart 819 5th Avenue Downtown Entrepreneurs Grant Request
• Escape & Smash It! 500 Superior Street Downtown Entrepreneurs Grant Request
• Hoffman House 1015 5th Avenue Downtown Entrepreneurs Grant Request
• Suick Family Foundation Downtown Business District Grant

The Antigo Economic Development Committee meeting agenda listed several items, including grant requests from local businesses, but the minutes provided contain no record of any discussion, motions, or votes. The document is only the agenda and attachments, not actual minutes of actions taken.

• No decisions are recorded in the provided document.
• The agenda included approval of March 2, 2020 minutes, an updated drawdown, and grant requests from Spud City Outlet Shops, Flowers from the Heart, Escape & Smash It!, and Hoffman House.
• A Suick Family Foundation grant received by Langlade County Economic Development Corporation was also on the agenda.
• The document lists attachments but does not include their content or any outcomes.

Public Works Committee

The committee is considering several capital improvement purchases including a lawn mower, a pick-up truck, and a sod cutter. Discussion also includes hauling contracts for water treatment and recycling drop-off services.

• Purchase of zero turn diesel lawn mower with seat dump from Rew Motors for $16,125.00
• Purchase of 1-ton 4x4 pick-up truck with dump box from Quinlan's Equipment for $44,997.65
• Purchase of a sod cutter for no more than $5,700.00
• Bid award for sludge and lime disposal to Michael J Waldvogel Trucking LLC not to exceed $70,000.00
• Consultant interviews for Clermont St. and 7th Ave. street design projects

The committee approved the purchase of a zero-turn lawn mower with seat dump from Rew Motors for $16,125, a 1-ton pick-up truck from Quinlan's Equipment for $44,997.65, and a sod cutter for no more than $5,700. It also approved a $6,780 bid from L & S Electric for a variable frequency drive at the wastewater treatment plant, and awarded a sludge and lime hauling contract to Michael J Waldvogel Trucking LLC for up to $70,000. Tipping fees for the city-wide curb-side clean-up were set with GFL Environmental at $62.50 per ton, and recycling drop-off services were approved with GFL at $1,550 per month. The committee also ranked Ruekert & Mielke as the top consultant for street design projects.

• Approved purchase of zero-turn lawn mower with seat dump from Rew Motors for $16,125
• Approved purchase of 1-ton pick-up truck from Quinlan's Equipment for $44,997.65
• Approved purchase of sod cutter for no more than $5,700
• Approved VFD installation bid from L & S Electric for $6,780
• Awarded sludge and lime hauling contract to Michael J Waldvogel Trucking LLC for up to $70,000
• Approved GFL Environmental tipping fee of $62.50 per ton for curb-side clean-up
• Approved recycling drop-off services with GFL Environmental at $1,550 per month
• Ranked Ruekert & Mielke as top consultant for Clermont St. and 7th Ave. design

Citizen Participation Committee

The Citizen Participation Committee is meeting to discuss the Community Development Block Grant program. The body will review the 2020 Community Development Block Grant-Public Facility (CDBG-PF) project and timeline, and discuss the role of the committee.

• Overview of Community Development Block Grant Program
• Review of 2020 Community Development Block Grant-Public Facility (CDBG-PF) Project and Timeline
• Discussion on the role of the Citizen's Participation Committee

The Citizen Participation Committee meeting was held on March 22, 2021, with an agenda covering the Community Development Block Grant program, a review of the 2020 CDBG-Public Facility project, the committee's role, and the next meeting date. The minutes contain only the agenda and procedural notices; no discussion, motions, votes, or decisions are recorded.

• No decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee is reviewing a request to waive the bid process for the 2021 landscape planting program. The body is also discussing a request from Antigo First to waive permit fees and insurance for a June event.

• Proposed contract with Frisch's Greenhouse for downtown hanging baskets ($3,800) and other plantings
• Proposed landscaping costs for Peaceful Valley ground displays ($6,570 to $8,650)
• Proposed landscaping costs for Springbrook Walking Trail ($2,350)
• Request to waive permit fee and insurance for Antigo First event on 6-12-2021
• Proposed landscaping for City Hall, Lake Park, and campground ($945.50)

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee approved a request by Antigo First to waive the permit fee and insurance requirement for their June 12, 2021 event celebrating the reopening of 5th Avenue. The committee also approved a request to waive the bid process and accept a quote from Frisch's Greenhouse for the 2021 landscape planting program, with costs ranging from approximately $16,000 to $18,000 depending on watering needs. Both items were recommended by city staff and will be forwarded to the City Council for final approval.

• Approved waiver of permit fee and insurance for Antigo First's 6-12-2021 event
• Approved waiver of bid process for 2021 landscape planting program
• Accepted quote from Frisch's Greenhouse for planting program

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing a bid award for the reconstruction of 5th Avenue from Lincoln to Western. The body is also considering the purchase of a wheeled excavator and attachments for the Street Department.

• Proposed bid award to James Petersen Sons, Inc. for $1,928,832.50 for 5th Avenue Reconstruction (Lincoln to Western)
• Proposed purchase of Doosan DX140W-5-US40 Wheeled Excavator from Swiderski Equipment Inc. for a net cost of $149,635.00 with trade
• Review of 5 total bids for the 5th Avenue project ranging from $1,928,832.49 to $2,074,249.00

The Public Works Committee discussed two agenda items. It considered a request to purchase a Doosan wheeled excavator with attachments from Swiderski Equipment Inc. for $149,635 net after trade-in. It also reviewed a recommendation to award the 5th Avenue Reconstruction Project (Lincoln to Western) bid to James Petersen Sons, Inc. for $1,928,832.50. The minutes do not record any formal votes or final decisions on these items.

• Discussed purchase of Doosan DX140W-5-US40 wheeled excavator from Swiderski Equipment Inc.; net cost $149,635 after trade-in
• Discussed recommendation to award 5th Avenue Reconstruction Project bid to James Petersen Sons, Inc. for $1,928,832.50
• Noted alternate bid for utility work for Windy View Heights Subdivision will be evaluated at a future meeting
• No formal action or vote recorded in the minutes

Common Council

The Common Council will hold public hearings regarding the Fifth Avenue Downtown Revitalization project and special assessments for sidewalk and driveway improvements. The agenda also includes several personnel changes within Public Works and a street use permit for a community event.

• Public hearing for sidewalk and driveway approach special assessments
• Public hearing for the Fifth Avenue Downtown Revitalization-CDBG project
• Resolution to waive a $92.00 permit fee for a Langlade County Historical Museum sign
• Approval of an incidental concrete program including a $1.00 per hour pay increase for eligible employees
• Creation of a Lead Worker-Sewer Jet/Concrete position at $23.89 per hour

The Common Council awarded the 2021 Fifth Avenue reconstruction (Lincoln to Western) bid to James Peterson Sons, Inc. for $1,928,832.49. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including sidewalk assessments, a permit fee waiver, a new concrete program, and a new lead worker position. A claim for recovery of unlawful taxes by Regal Northern Investments was denied. An ordinance regarding political messages was pulled from the agenda with no action.

• Awarded Fifth Avenue reconstruction bid to James Peterson Sons, Inc. for $1,928,832.49
• Approved sidewalk and driveway special assessments for listed properties
• Waived $92 permit fee for Welcome Center sign at Langlade County Historical Museum
• Approved incidental concrete program with $1/hour pay increase for eligible employees
• Created Lead Worker-Sewer Jet/Concrete position at $23.89/hour, eliminated #1 Sewer Jet Operator
• Approved 2021 water and wastewater treatment plant budgets ($535,838 and $574,827)
• Approved Rebecca J. Briskie as new agent for Kwik Trip, Inc. licenses
• Denied claim for recovery of unlawful taxes by Regal Northern Investments

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for March 8, 2021, was cancelled due to the public health emergency.

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission meeting scheduled for March 2, 2021, was cancelled due to the public health crisis.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for March 1, 2021, was cancelled due to the public health crisis. No items were decided or discussed.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss a professional services agreement for a water system study and review resident requests regarding composting and right-of-way usage. The committee is also considering landscaping and irrigation requests for a property on Laurisa Lane.

• Professional Services Agreement with MSA Consultants for a 2021 Water System Study for $28,900
• Request from Rick & Kathy LeBrun for landscaping and irrigation work within the R.O.W. at 840 Laurisa Lane
• Presentation by resident Robert Baumann regarding compost concerns

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the January 27, 2021 meeting. It approved the request from Rick & Kathy LeBrun for landscaping and irrigation work within the right-of-way at 840 Laurisa Lane. The committee also approved a professional services agreement with MSA Consultants for a 2021 Water System Study, at a cost of $28,900, to assess the city's water system, including the South Water Tower replacement and a potential 5th supply well. A presentation by resident Robert Baumann regarding compost concerns was received and discussed.

• Approved the minutes from the January 27, 2021 meeting.
• Approved the request from Rick & Kathy LeBrun for landscaping and irrigation work within the right-of-way at 840 Laurisa Lane.
• Approved the professional services agreement with MSA Consultants for a 2021 Water System Study, at a cost of $28,900.
• Received a presentation from resident Robert Baumann regarding compost concerns.

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee will consider several spending and personnel items, including purchasing fire gear and helmets, hiring a full-time firefighter, creating a new DPW lead worker position, and refinancing USDA loans. The agenda also includes a closed session to negotiate the sale of city-owned land.

• Approve $5,250 purchase of fire gear and helmets from Conway Shield
• Hire full-time firefighter to replace FF/Paramedic Travis Patton
• Create new DPW Lead Worker – Sewer Jet/Concrete position at $23.89/hour
• Refinance USDA Rural Development loans for water and sewer to lower interest rate
• Closed session to negotiate sale of city-owned land

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee approved several items including the purchase of fire gear and helmets, creation of a new DPW Lead Worker position, a pay scale for incidental concrete work, and refinancing of USDA loans. They also approved hiring a full-time firefighter, adopting a political sign ordinance, and purchasing portable radios. The committee went into closed session to discuss selling city-owned land.

• Approved purchase of fire gear and helmets from Conway Shield for $5,250 plus shipping and lettering
• Approved creation of new DPW Lead Worker – Sewer Jet/Concrete position at $23.89/hour, replacing #1 Sewer Jet Operator at $22.81/hour
• Approved $1.00/hour additional pay for DPW workers on incidental concrete work, excluding Lead Workers
• Approved refinancing USDA Rural Development loans for water and sewer to lower interest rate and shorten term
• Approved ordinance adopting Wisconsin State Statute 12.04 regarding political message signs
• Approved purchase of portable radios for Police Department
• Approved hiring a full-time Fire Fighter/EMT to maintain staffing
• Approved 2021 budget with Infrastructure Alternatives for water and wastewater plant operations

Police & Fire Commission

The Commission will meet via Zoom to conduct interviews for the Fire Fighter/Paramedic position in a closed session. Following the interviews, the body will develop a list of future hires for the role.

• Interviews for Fire Fighter/Paramedic position
• Development of a future hire list for Fire Fighter/Paramedic

The commission met via Zoom and convened into closed session to conduct interviews for the Fire Fighter/Paramedic position. No decisions were made in open session, and the meeting was adjourned without substantive action.

• Convened into closed session for Fire Fighter/Paramedic interviews
• Adjourned without open-session action

Common Council

The Common Council is meeting to discuss special assessments for the 2021 Sidewalk and Driveway Approach Program and potential housing development on city-owned property. The body is also reviewing several consent items including fire department funding and infrastructure change orders.

• Resolution 10-21: Intent to levy special assessments for the 2021 Sidewalk and Driveway Approach Program
• Resolution 17-21: Soliciting housing development proposals for 8.25 acres on Hogan Street
• Resolution 14-21: Change Order #1 for $53,565.20 from A-1 Excavating for the Fifth Avenue Project
• Resolution 12-21: Implementation of a Fire Department Cadet Program with an estimated cost of $6,000
• Resolution 11-21: Authorization to waive event permit fees and insurance for specific recurring community events

The Common Council approved a resolution to solicit housing development proposals for an 8.25-acre city-owned parcel along Hogan Street, allowing for a variety of housing types. The council also ratified a settlement for past due Edison Club rent, approved a $53,565.20 change order for the Fifth Avenue Project, and adopted an updated Citizen Participation Plan for the CDBG program. All consent agenda items were approved unanimously, and the housing resolution passed 7-2.

• Authorized staff to advertise a Request for Proposals for housing development on 8.25 acres along Hogan Street (7-2)
• Ratified Mayor's approval to accept $1,200 in past due Edison Club rent and write off $685
• Approved Change Order #1 for Fifth Avenue Project in the amount of $53,565.20
• Approved Fire Department Cadet Program with estimated cost of $6,000
• Increased Fire Chief's write-off authority for deceased patient accounts to $2,000
• Authorized $44,262 for well #19 and #20 maintenance, with $19,262 from Water Plant Replacement fund
• Adopted updated Citizen Participation Plan for CDBG program
• Approved 2020 budget adjustments and transfers

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The meeting scheduled for February 8, 2021, was cancelled due to the public health emergency.

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission meeting scheduled for February 2, 2021, was cancelled due to a public health emergency.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for February 1, 2021, was cancelled due to the public health crisis.

Public Works Committee

The committee will review a $2,000 proposal for a required DNR inspection of the Faust Dam. Other agenda items include updates on the 5th Avenue Project and the 2021 Sidewalk Replacement Program.

• Faust Dam required inspection proposal from Ayres & Associates for $2,000
• 2021 5th Avenue Project (Lincoln to Western) project plans review
• Fifth Avenue Reconstruction Project change order
• 2021 Sidewalk Replacement Program
• City-wide brush/mulch and spring pick-up program information

The Public Works Committee reviewed the 95% complete plans for the 2021 5th Avenue reconstruction project (Lincoln to Western) and discussed the Faust Dam inspection proposal, a change order for the 2020 5th Avenue project, and the 2021 sidewalk replacement program. No formal votes were recorded in the minutes; the committee took no final action on these items.

• Reviewed 95% complete plans for 2021 5th Avenue project (Lincoln to Western)
• Discussed Faust Dam inspection proposal from Ayres Associates ($2,000)
• Reviewed change order for 2020 5th Avenue project (under estimate)
• Discussed 2021 sidewalk replacement program (property owners assessed 75%)
• Heard information on 2021 Brush/Mulch and Spring Cleanup dates (no action)

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee is reviewing several city expenditures and administrative waivers. The body is also considering the solicitation of developer proposals for an 8.25-acre city-owned parcel on Hogan Street.

• Solicitation of developer proposals for 8.25-acre parcel on Hogan Street
• Purchase of a 2021 Ford Utility Responder Vehicle for the Police Department
• Ordinance requiring political signs be removed within 10 days after elections
• Waiver of insurance and permit fees for various 2021 community events
• Approval to start a Fire Department Cadet Program

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee approved several items, including waiving insurance and permit fees for 2021 community events, increasing the fire chief's ambulance write-off authority to $2,000, purchasing exercise equipment for the fire department, starting a fire department cadet program, using the equipment replacement fund for well cleaning costs, and approving budget adjustment procedures. The committee also approved forwarding a political sign ordinance to the February Council and advancing a draft RFP for housing development on a city-owned parcel. All actions were recommendations to the full Council.

• Approved waiver of insurance and permit fees for 2021 community events
• Approved increasing fire chief's ambulance write-off authority to $2,000
• Approved purchase of exercise equipment for fire department for $4,898
• Approved starting a fire department cadet program with up to 5 students
• Approved use of equipment replacement fund to cover $19,262 shortfall for well cleaning
• Approved bringing budget adjustments directly to February Council
• Approved forwarding political sign ordinance to February Council
• Approved advancing draft RFP for housing development on Hogan Street parcel

Broadband Utility Commission

The Broadband Utility Commission will meet to elect its officers and review a report from Cirrinity. The body may also act on the payment of invoices.

• Election of Officers
• Update and report from Cirrinity
• Payment of invoices

The Broadband Utility Commission met on January 18, 2021, and the minutes indicate the agenda included election of officers, an update from Cirrinity, and payment of invoices. However, the minutes do not record any specific decisions or outcomes from these items.

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a zoning amendment for 814 First Avenue. Members are also reviewing several resolutions regarding COVID-19 policies, grant applications, and budget corrections.

• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone 814 First Avenue from B-3 General Commercial to R-3 Two-Family Residence
• Proposed WisDOT grant for $756,096 (80% funding) for a $945,000 Springbrook Bike/Pedestrian Trail expansion
• Resolution to apply for a 50% Federal EDA Grant for Saratoga Industrial Park
• Ratification of a $7,000 correction to the 2021 Budget for wages and benefits
• Resolution to apply for a 2021 Wisconsin DNR Lead Service Line Grant

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for January 11, 2021, was cancelled due to a public health emergency.

Hotel/Motel Tax Commission

The commission is discussing the 2020 marketing results and proposed 2021 budgets for the Antigo/Langlade County Chamber of Commerce and Langlade County Economic Development. The body will also receive an update on property improvements funded by a $65,000 contribution.

• Update on $65,000 contribution for Antigo/Langlade County Chamber of Commerce building/property improvements
• Proposed 2021 budget and 2020 marketing for Antigo/Langlade County Chamber of Commerce
• Proposed 2021 budget and 2020 marketing for Langlade County Economic Development

The Hotel/Motel Tax Commission meeting on January 6, 2021, was called to order and included updates and proposed budgets from the Chamber of Commerce and Langlade County Economic Development. No formal votes or decisions are recorded in the minutes; the agenda items were for discussion and action, but no outcomes are documented.

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission meeting scheduled for January 5, 2021, was cancelled due to a lack of business.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for January 4, 2021, was cancelled due to the public health crisis.