De Pere public meetings in 2021

Common Council

The Common Council will review several contract awards, including a utility and street extension and security camera installations. The body is also considering updates to seasonal employee wages and various city fees for 2022.

• Contract 21-11 American Blvd Utility and Street Extension to Jossart Brothers, Inc. for $1,885,359.50
• Contract 21-23 City Security Cameras to Eland Electric Corporation for $61,265
• Proposed increase of seasonal starting wage to $13.00/hour requiring $134,312 in undesignated funds
• Promissory note for temporary borrowing of $350,000 for public purposes
• Facade improvement grants for 107 S Broadway Street and 108 North Michigan Street

The Common Council approved several contracts and resolutions, including a $1.89 million contract for the American Blvd utility and street extension, a $61,265 security camera contract, and a renewable energy work plan (5-3). All other items were approved unanimously, including fee schedules, facade grants, and a $350,000 temporary borrowing note.

• Approved $1,885,359.50 contract for American Blvd utility and street extension to Jossart Brothers, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $61,265 security camera contract to Eland Electric Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved Renewable Energy Work Plan (5-3)
• Approved seasonal/part-time wage schedule increase (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Business Improvement District Operating Plan (unanimous)
• Approved single fee for open swim day pass (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing $350,000 temporary borrowing (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 fee resolutions for health, parks, and other fees (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss proposed updates to the city's draft Zoning Code. The discussion focuses on new zoning districts, updated downtown design standards, and revisions to the administrative process for site plans.

• Proposed new residential districts including R1-80, R1-60, R1-45, R2-60, R2-45, RM-1, and RM-2
• Proposed mixed-use districts MX1, MX2, MX3, GX1, and GX2
• New downtown design standards for facade materials, transparency requirements, and building articulation
• Proposed administrative process revisions for site plan reviews
• Approval of November 22, 2021 meeting minutes

The Plan Commission discussed proposed changes to the City's draft zoning code, covering new zoning districts, downtown design standards, and a proposed staff-only site plan review process. No formal decisions were made; the items were discussed only. The commission agreed in discussion that there should be no height limit in the MX1 district and that staff should move toward implementing the new administrative review process, provided the commission retains appeal rights.

• Approved minutes of November 22, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed draft zoning code changes; no formal action taken
• Agreed in discussion not to impose a height limit in MX1 district
• Agreed in discussion to move toward staff-only site plan review process with appeal rights

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners is meeting to discuss updates to pool schedules and fee structures. The board will also consider changing community center rental end times from 1:00 am to midnight.

• Proposed policy change to end Community Center rentals at midnight instead of 1:00 am
• Bids for VFW Tennis Court work
• Proposal to change non-resident and resident open swim day pass to a single fee
• Bid for a new lawn mower
• Proposed new outdoor pool schedule and open swim pass policy

The Board approved the VFW tennis court bid and alternate bid from Pro Track and Tennis for $81,250, and will ask the Council for an additional $23,750 to complete the project. They also approved a policy change to end Community Center rentals at midnight, a new outdoor pool schedule, a single fee for open swim day passes (6-1), and a lawn mower bid without the climate control cab. All other items were approved unanimously.

• Approved VFW tennis court bid and alternate bid from Pro Track and Tennis for $81,250, with request for additional $23,750 (unanimous)
• Approved policy change to end Community Center rentals at midnight instead of 1:00 am (unanimous)
• Approved new outdoor pool schedule, condensing day schedule and eliminating family swim (unanimous)
• Approved policy change for open swim passes for summer pools (unanimous)
• Approved proposal to change non-resident/resident open swim day pass fees to a single fee (6-1, Soquet nay)
• Approved lawn mower bid from Reinders, excluding climate control cab and adding canopy (unanimous)
• Approved donation of one family pool membership for 2022 Virtual Snowman Contest grand prize (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 18, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Business Improvement District Board

The Business Improvement District Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on the 2022 BID Operating Plan, which requires City Council approval. The board will also review the Definitely De Pere 2020 Annual Report and Financial Statement.

• Consideration of the 2022 BID Operating Plan
• Review of Definitely De Pere 2020 Annual Report and Financial Statement
• Approval of November 30, 2021 meeting minutes

The provided document contains only a login portal and a notice that the minutes have not been published. No substantive decisions, approvals, or discussions are recorded.

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission is meeting to discuss a final draft of the Renewable Energy Work Plan, which requires City Council approval. The body will also discuss local environmental initiatives and community programs for 2022.

• Consideration of the Renewable Energy Work Plan
• Discussion of a proposed Idle Ban Ordinance
• Planning for 'No Mow May' 2022
• Discussion of the Green Tier Legacy Community Program
• Planning for the 2022 Farmer’s Market

The Commission unanimously approved the Renewable Energy Work Plan, which will be presented to the Common Council for consideration. The plan aims to reduce energy use city-wide, including outreach and education. The Commission also discussed but took no action on No Mow May for 2022, an idle ban ordinance, the Green Tier Legacy Community Program, and the 2022 Farmers Market booth.

• Approved September 14, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Renewable Energy Work Plan to present to Common Council (unanimous)

Finance/Personnel Committee

The Finance/Personnel Committee will review police and fire overtime reports and discuss bargaining strategies for the Professional Firefighters’ Association. The body is also considering a wage schedule increase for seasonal and part-time employees and a short-term note for 2021.

• Proposed contract award to Eland Electric Corporation for $61,265 for city security cameras
• Consideration of an increase to the Seasonal/Part-time Wage Schedule
• Review of November 2021 Police and Fire Department overtime reports
• Discussion of the 2021 short term note
• Review of City of De Pere Investments and Cash Detail report for October 2021

The Finance/Personnel Committee unanimously approved several items, including a $61,265 contract for city security cameras with Eland Electric Corporation, an increase to the seasonal/part-time wage schedule, and the 2021 short-term note. The committee also discussed the Routes for Recovery Grant, noting that the city expects $90,000 from FEMA and the balance of a $409,000 claim from the Wisconsin DOA. No public comments were made, and the meeting included a closed session to discuss firefighter union bargaining strategy.

• Approved minutes from November 9, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted November 2021 Police Overtime Report (unanimous)
• Adopted Fire Department Overtime and LifeQuest Billing Services Reports for November 2021 (unanimous)
• Awarded Contract 21-23 City Security Cameras to Eland Electric Corporation for $61,265 (unanimous)
• Approved increase to Seasonal/Part-time Wage Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 short-term note (unanimous)
• Adopted City Investments and Cash Detail report for October 2021 (unanimous)
• Named City Bargaining team for firefighter union negotiations (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss parking and traffic recommendations, including speed limit signs on Rockland Road. The body is also considering a contract for the American Blvd Utility and Street Extension and an amendment for 2022 consulting services.

• Contract 21-11 American Blvd Utility and Street Extension
• Amendment to 2021 Agreement for 2022 Consulting Services
• Proposed speed limit sign on Rockland Road west of STH 32/57
• Proposed directional arrows in the Lee Building parking lot
• Request for event barricades to prevent vehicles from entering pedestrian areas

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved a $1,885,359.50 contract with Jossart Brothers for the American Boulevard Utility and Street Extension, funded by TID 12 and the Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District. They also approved painting directional arrows in the Lee Building parking lot and installing speed limit signs on Rockland Road, and extended the consulting agreement with Robert E. Lee and Associates for 2022. Several items were discussed without action, including parking stall lines, Broadway at Cook Street traffic safety, and event barricades.

• Approved $1,885,359.50 contract for American Blvd Utility and Street Extension to Jossart Brothers (unanimous)
• Approved painting directional arrows in Lee Building parking lot and speed limit signs on Rockland Road (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to extend 2021 consulting agreement with Robert E. Lee and Associates for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved November 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

License Committee

The License Committee will meet to discuss a request for a change of agent for Walgreens #15637. The committee will also review and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Application for change of agent for Walgreens #15637 (150 S. Wisconsin)

The De Pere License Committee met on December 7, 2021, and approved the minutes from the November 16, 2021 meeting. The committee also unanimously approved an application for a change of agent submitted by Walgreens #15637. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of November 16, 2021 License Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Walgreens #15637 change of agent application (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss allocating beer garden revenues to a playground and review several public thoroughfare vacations. The meeting also includes a presentation on a city-wide utility installation project by TDS Telecom.

• Allocation of $28,292 in beer garden revenues to Legion Woods Playground
• Return line leak repair contract with Neuman Pools, Inc. for Legion Pool ($17,900)
• Vacation of public thoroughfare at the 200 block of Profit Place (Resolution 21-43)
• Vacation of public thoroughfare at the 1800 block of Commerce Drive (Resolution 21-44)
• Utility easement authorization for 400 block Rockland Road and Destiny Drive (Resolution 21-119)

The Common Council unanimously approved allocating $28,292 in beer garden revenue to the Legion Woods Playground. It also approved several resolutions, including vacating a right-of-way on Commerce Drive, authorizing a utility easement, leasing storage for Public Works equipment, approving a fundraising plan for the Nelson Family Pavilion, and contracting for Legion Pool repairs. A resolution to vacate right-of-way on Profit Place was defeated, and a TDS Telecom fiber installation project was presented.

• Approved minutes of November 16, 2021 meeting (unanimous).
• Approved allocating $28,292 beer garden revenue to Legion Woods Playground (unanimous).
• Approved Walgreens #15637 change of agent (unanimous).
• Defeated Resolution 21-43 to vacate right-of-way at 200 block of Profit Place (unanimous).
• Adopted Resolution 21-44 to vacate right-of-way at 1800 block of Commerce Drive (unanimous).
• Adopted Resolution 21-119 authorizing utility easement at 400 block Rockland Road and Destiny Drive (unanimous).
• Adopted Resolution 21-120 authorizing lease for DPW equipment storage (7-0, Ledvina abstained).
• Adopted Resolution 21-121 approving Nelson Family Pavilion fundraising plan (unanimous).

Business Improvement District Board

The Business Improvement District Board will discuss a report on business recruitment and retention survey recommendations. The board is also scheduled to review the draft 2022 BID Operating Plan and assessment.

• Annual Election of Officers
• Review of Definitely De Pere Business Recruitment and Retention Survey Recommendations Report
• Review of Draft 2022 BID Operating Plan & Assessment
• Approval of December 22, 2020 meeting minutes

The Business Improvement District Board unanimously adopted the minutes from its December 22, 2020 meeting. The board discussed the Business Recruitment and Retention Survey results, noting a 46% response rate and top priorities of marketing and business recruitment. They also reviewed the draft 2022 BID Operating Plan, which lists 16 priority projects, with discussion on reaching out to BID members and possibly narrowing priorities. No formal action was taken on the survey or the plan.

• Adopted the December 22, 2020 meeting minutes unanimously
• Discussed Business Recruitment and Retention Survey results (46% response rate; top priorities: marketing, recruitment)
• Discussed draft 2022 BID Operating Plan with 16 priority projects
• No action taken on annual officer election (current terms active until April 2022)
• Adjourned at 11:20 AM unanimously

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for a single-family dwelling at 1620 Grace St. The applicant seeks to reduce the required rear yard setback from 30 feet to 7 feet to allow for the construction of a third garage stall.

• Variance request for 1620 Grace St (Parcel ED-124-47-3) to reduce rear yard setback from 30' to 7'
• Approval of minutes from the July 7, 2021 Special Board of Appeals meeting

The De Pere Board of Appeals approved a variance to reduce the required rear yard setback from 30 feet to 7 feet for a proposed garage addition at 1620 Grace Street. The motion passed 3-2, with Chairman Bob De Groot, Michelle Manke, and Andy Van Remortel voting in favor, and James Stadler and William Vande Hei voting against. The board also unanimously adopted the minutes from the July 7, 2021 special meeting. No public comments were made on non-agenda items.

• Approved variance to reduce rear yard setback to 7 feet at 1620 Grace St (3-2 vote)
• Adopted minutes of July 7, 2021 Special Board of Appeals meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed public comments; none were offered

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will discuss rezoning a portion of the 2400 block of Lost Dauphin Rd to allow for duplexes and apartments. The body will also review a site plan for an industrial building addition on Heritage Rd.

• Rezoning of 2400 BLK Lost Dauphin RD from R-1 (Single Family) to R-3 (Multiple Family)
• Site plan for a 6,393 SF building addition with two loading docks at 675 Heritage RD
• Proposed development at Lost Dauphin RD including up to 9 duplexes and 4 apartment buildings (64 units)

The De Pere Plan Commission unanimously approved rezoning the 2400 block of Lost Dauphin Road from R-1 to R-3 to allow multi-family housing, with no public comments received. It also unanimously approved a site plan for a 6,393 SF building addition with two loading docks at 675 Heritage Road for Belmark, including a metal rooftop screening wall. The meeting adjourned at 7:16 PM.

• Approved the minutes of the October 25, 2021 meeting unanimously.
• Approved rezoning 2400 BLK Lost Dauphin RD from R-1 to R-3 (unanimous).
• Approved site plan for 6,393 SF addition at 675 Heritage RD with metal rooftop screening (unanimous).

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners is meeting to discuss pool policies, including rainchecks and age requirements for children. The body is also considering a request for the President Cup to be held at Southwest Park in 2024 and the sale of city tree logs.

• Proposed $17,900 for repairs to Legion Pool
• Request for Select Soccer to hold the President Cup at Southwest Park in 2024
• Proposed sale of logs from City Tree Removals to Urban Evolutions
• Proposed pool policy requiring children 8 and under to have a guardian 16 or older
• Proposed raincheck policy for swimming pools

License Committee

The License Committee is meeting to discuss and act on two applications for alcohol licenses. Both items require subsequent City Council approval.

• Class 'A' Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License application for Braj Convenience Stores, LLC (DBA Main Ave. BP) at 1501 Main Ave.
• Class 'B' Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License application for L and S Enterprises of Green Bay, LLC (DBA Get Reck'd) at 617 Birch St.

The License Committee unanimously approved a Class A fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license for Braj Convenience Stores, LLC (DBA Main Ave. BP) at 1501 Main Ave., and a Class B fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license for L and S Enterprises of Green Bay, LLC (DBA Get Reck'd) at 617 Birch St. The meeting also approved the minutes from the November 2, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Class A fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license for Braj Convenience Stores, LLC (DBA Main Ave. BP) at 1501 Main Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved Class B fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license for L and S Enterprises of Green Bay, LLC (DBA Get Reck'd) at 617 Birch St. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the November 2, 2021 License Committee meeting (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will conduct a public hearing to approve the 2022 budget and adopt a total property tax levy of $15,386,809. The body will also consider an ordinance to redraw aldermanic district boundaries and review several service agreements.

• Proposed 2022 Budget with a total property tax levy of $15,386,809
• Ordinance #21-27 to repeal and recreate Sections 2-1 and 2-4 regarding Aldermanic Districts and Map
• Liquor license applications for Braj Convenience Stores (1501 Main Ave.) and L and S Enterprises (617 Birch St.)
• Agreement with Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District for the Ninth Street Interceptor extension
• Financial agreement for the STH 32 - Main Avenue & Reid Street highway project

The Common Council unanimously approved the 2022 City budget, which includes a 2.09% increase in the property tax levy and a 4.73% decrease in the mill rate to $6.27 per $1,000. The council also adopted the tax levy resolution and approved several agreements, including solid waste services with Brown County and a sewer extension project. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2022 City budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #21-113 for 2022 tax levy (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #21-27 redrawing aldermanic districts (unanimous)
• Approved liquor licenses for Main Ave. BP and Get Reck'd (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #21-114 extending snow removal contract with One Curb N' Decor (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #21-115 approving solid waste agreement with Brown County (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #21-116 approving sewer extension agreement with Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #21-117 approving STH 32 highway project agreement (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is discussing the status of state and national historic nominations for three residential properties. The body is also reviewing the placement of residential historical district signs and considering a lock tender's sign near the De Pere locks.

• Status update on historic nominations for 1218 Fox River DR, 815 Nicolet AV, and 1336 Ridgeway BL
• Request for a new sign location in the N Broadway District
• Consideration of a lock tender's sign on an island near the De Pere locks
• Appointment of registered architect Chris Renier to the Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved moving forward with a lock tender's sign project, placing a sign from storage at the Municipal Service Center near the lock tender's house. The commission also received and filed a status update on nominating three residential houses for state and national historic designation, with a July 2022 deadline. A status update on the residential historic district signage project was adopted, directing the team to continue working with staff to determine final sign locations after all three proposed N Broadway District sites were ruled out. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 PM.

• Approved lock tender's sign project to move forward (unanimous)
• Adopted and filed update on state/national nomination of three residential houses (unanimous)
• Adopted update on residential historic district signage project, directing team to find new N Broadway District location (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 20, 2021 meeting with one edit (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority

The Redevelopment Authority is meeting to consider facade grant requests for two properties in the Downtown East TID district. Both requests require City Council approval if recommended by the Authority.

• Facade grant request for 108 N Michigan ST (Danen Properties, LLC) for up to $10,000
• Facade grant request for 107 S Broadway ST (SAKS Holdings, LLC) for up to $20,000
• Approval of November 23, 2020 meeting minutes

The De Pere Redevelopment Authority approved two facade grant requests: $10,000 for 108 N Michigan St (Danen Properties) and $20,000 for 107 S Broadway St (SAKS Holdings), both forwarded to the Common Council for final approval. The board also discussed allowing former member Tina Quigley to serve as an advisory member, with staff to bring the request to a future agenda. Minutes from November 23, 2020 were adopted unanimously.

• Approved $10,000 facade grant for 108 N Michigan St (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 facade grant for 107 S Broadway St (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of November 23, 2020 (unanimous)
• Discussed future agenda item to allow Tina Quigley as advisory member

Finance/Personnel Committee

The committee will discuss modifications to a Division of Public Health contract and review overtime reports for the police and fire departments. The body will also review the city's investments and cash detail report for September 2021.

• Modification to Division of Public Health DPH Contract #47645-4
• October 2021 Police Overtime Report
• October 2021 Fire Department Overtime and LifeQuest Services Billing Reports
• City of De Pere Investments and Cash Detail report for September 2021

The Finance/Personnel Committee unanimously approved the October 2021 fire department overtime and LifeQuest Services billing reports, the October 2021 police overtime report, and a modification to Division of Public Health (DPH) Contract #47645-4. The DPH modification was a retroactive approval for a recurring grant, with paperwork recently received. The committee also reviewed the September 2021 investments and cash detail report, noting $18.6 million total in cash and investments, and adopted it unanimously. No public comments or future agenda items were presented.

• Approved minutes from October 12, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Fire Department Overtime and LifeQuest Services Billing Reports for October 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted October 2021 Police Overtime Report (unanimous)
• Approved modification to DPH Contract #47645-4 (unanimous, retroactive)
• Adopted September 2021 Investments and Cash Detail report (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review community mental health concerns and receive a presentation on the Sober Green Bay campaign. The body will also discuss COVID-19 vaccine updates and review a communicable disease report.

• Presentation on Sober Green Bay Campaign by Kris Kovacic
• Discussion on community mental health concerns and service access
• Communicable disease report for the period of 9-1-2021 to present
• COVID-19 update including booster eligibility and pediatric vaccine clinics
• Plans to resume health department programming

The De Pere Board of Health met on November 8, 2021, and approved the September 13, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. The board received presentations on the Sober Green Bay campaign and discussed mental health concerns, including gaps in non-crisis care. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved September 13, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss several intergovernmental agreements and city service contracts. Key items include waste management, sewer agreements, and the relocation of the city's compost facility.

• Brown County Solid Waste Agreement
• Ninth Street Interceptor Agreement with Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District
• State-Municipal Agreement for STH 32
• Five-year snow removal services agreement for Nicolet Art Alley
• Implementation of QuestCDN online bidding platform

The Board unanimously approved the Brown County Solid Waste Agreement, the Ninth Street Interceptor Agreement with GBMSD, a five-year snow removal contract for Nicolet Art Alley, a State-Municipal Agreement for STH 32, fill storage from American Boulevard pond construction, and an online bidding platform through QuestCDN. The Board also discussed relocating the compost facility but took no action.

• Approved Brown County Solid Waste Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Ninth Street Interceptor Agreement with GBMSD, funded by TID (unanimous)
• Approved five-year snow removal agreement for Nicolet Art Alley with Curb N' Décor (unanimous)
• Approved State-Municipal Agreement for STH 32 (unanimous)
• Approved storage of fill from American Boulevard pond construction and notify residents under option #2 (unanimous)
• Approved implementing online bidding platform through QuestCDN with contractor payment option #2 (unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will continue discussions regarding Police Chief interviews. The body is scheduled to confirm the appointment for the position of Police Chief.

• Discussion of Police Chief interviews
• Confirmation of appointment to position of Police Chief

The Police and Fire Commission conducted closed-session interviews for the police chief position, then reconvened in open session and voted 4-1 to appoint Jeremy Muraski as Police Chief. Commissioner Jeffrey Ritter cast the dissenting vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Jeremy Muraski as Police Chief (4-1)
• Convened closed session for police chief interviews (unanimous)
• Resumed open session after closed session (unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

The Commission will conduct final oral exams for Police Chief candidates, potentially in closed session. The body is also scheduled to confirm the appointment for the position of Police Chief.

• Final oral exams for Police Chief candidates
• Confirmation of appointment to the position of Police Chief

The Police and Fire Commission approved minutes from two prior meetings and conducted a final oral exam for the police chief position in closed session. No motion was made to confirm the appointment, and the matter was deferred to a future meeting on November 4, 2021. The meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.

• Approved minutes of August 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 16, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Convened closed session for police chief oral interviews (roll call vote)
• Resumed open session after closed session (roll call vote)
• Deferred police chief appointment confirmation to November 4, 2021

License Committee

The License Committee is meeting to discuss and act upon four separate license applications for True North Energy, LLC. Each application seeks both a Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage License and a Class "A" Intoxicating Liquor License for different locations. These items require City Council approval.

• Class 'A' licenses for True North #811 at 841 Main Ave.
• Class 'A' licenses for True North #812 at 1511 Lawrence Dr.
• Class 'A' licenses for True North #813 at 1010 S. Broadway.
• Class 'A' licenses for True North #814 at 1063 N. Broadway.

The License Committee unanimously approved four Class A fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor licenses for True North Energy, LLC locations in De Pere. The licenses were for stores at 841 Main Ave., 1511 Lawrence Dr., 1010 S. Broadway, and 1063 N. Broadway. The meeting also approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved minutes of October 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Class A license for True North #811 at 841 Main Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved Class A license for True North #812 at 1511 Lawrence Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved Class A license for True North #813 at 1010 S. Broadway (unanimous)
• Approved Class A license for True North #814 at 1063 N. Broadway (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will review liquor license applications for four True North Energy sites and a funding request for a parks project. A public hearing on aldermanic districts has been rescheduled for November 16.

• Request for $4,735 from unassigned reserves for the Fox Point Furnace Project
• Liquor license applications for True North Energy at 841 Main Ave.
• Liquor license applications for True North Energy at 1511 Lawrence Dr.
• Liquor license applications for True North Energy at 1010 S. Broadway
• Liquor license applications for True North Energy at 1063 N. Broadway

The De Pere Common Council approved four Class A liquor licenses for True North Energy locations, an additional $4,735 for the Fox Point Furnace Project, and the minutes from the October 19 meeting. All votes were unanimous. A public hearing on aldermanic districts was rescheduled to November 16, and a request to revisit the city's masking and vaccination policy was referred to the Finance-Personnel Committee.

• Approved minutes of October 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $4,735 from unassigned reserves for Fox Point Furnace Project (unanimous)
• Approved Class A liquor license for True North #811 at 841 Main Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Class A liquor license for True North #812 at 1511 Lawrence Dr (unanimous)
• Approved Class A liquor license for True North #813 at 1010 S. Broadway (unanimous)
• Approved Class A liquor license for True North #814 at 1063 N. Broadway (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission is considering site plans for two commercial projects and a utility easement. This includes a new industrial building for Belmark Plant #7 and a parking lot expansion for Utech Consulting.

• Site plan for a 140,995 SF new building with 105 parking stalls and nine loading docks at 2020 Commerce DR
• Site plan for a 7,210 SF parking lot addition with 15 stalls at 1537 American CT
• New 30-foot wide utility easement at 400 BLK Rockland RD (requires City Council approval)

The De Pere Plan Commission unanimously approved a site plan for a 7,210 SF parking lot addition with 15 stalls at 1537 American CT, a site plan for a 140,995 SF new building with nine loading docks and 105 parking stalls at 2020 Commerce DR, and a new 30-foot utility easement at the 400 block of Rockland Road, forwarding it to the Common Council. All votes were unanimous with Commissioner Dean Raasch excused.

• Approved site plan for parking lot addition at 1537 American CT (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for new building at 2020 Commerce DR (unanimous)
• Approved utility easement at 400 BLK Rockland RD and forwarded to Common Council (unanimous)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will discuss a request from St. Norbert College to acquire Wilson Park for upper class housing. The board is also considering additional funding for the Fox Point Furnace Project and reviewing 2021 Beer Garden revenues.

• Proposed sale of Wilson Park to St. Norbert College
• Request for $4,735 in additional funding for the Fox Point Furnace Project
• Review of $15,625 total revenue from 2021 Beer Gardens
• Discussion of pool policies regarding unattended children and rainchecks/refunds
• Update on 2021 shelter repair project

The Board of Park Commissioners discussed a request from St. Norbert College to acquire Wilson Park, a small downtown park. After debate, the board voted unanimously to refer the item back to staff for further research, with one abstention. The board also approved an additional $4,735 from unassigned reserves for the Fox Point furnace project and discussed beer garden revenue allocation and pool policies without voting.

• Approved minutes from September 16, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Referred St. Norbert College's Wilson Park acquisition request back to staff (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved requesting $4,735 from unassigned reserves for Fox Point furnace project (unanimous)

License Committee

The License Committee will review alcohol beverage license applications for two local entities. The body will also consider amending the municipal code to penalize material falsification on liquor license applications.

• Class 'B' Fermented Malt Beverage License application for De Pere Deacons Hockey Team, Inc. at 450 Ft. Howard Av.
• Class 'B' Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License applications for Little Mexico of East De Pere, LLC at 310 N. Wisconsin St.
• Proposed amendment to Section 7-2 of De Pere Municipal Code to bar applicants who materially falsify liquor license applications from re-applying for 12 months.

The De Pere License Committee unanimously approved two liquor license applications and a municipal code amendment regarding material falsification on liquor license applications. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:03 PM.

• Approved minutes of Sept. 7, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Class B Fermented Malt Beverage License for De Pere Deacons Hockey Team, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Class B Fermented Malt Beverage and Class B Intoxicating Liquor License for Little Mexico of East De Pere, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Section 7-2 of De Pere Municipal Code regarding material falsification on liquor license applications (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss various city ordinances, liquor license applications, and real estate agreements. The body is also reviewing a proposal to manage invasive Phragmites grass near storm water ponds and drainage swales.

• Proposed $20,000 annual allocation starting in 2023 for Phragmites Management Plan
• Contract of $16,250.35 with Petroleum Equipment Service of Wisconsin, LLC for fuel tank monitoring
• $2,000 grant from Wisconsin Public Service Foundation for police ballistic shields
• Liquor license applications for De Pere Deacons Hockey Team, Inc. and Little Mexico of East De Pere, LLC
• Development agreement for property sale/purchase between the City and Belmark Inc.

The De Pere Common Council unanimously adopted a new ward map (Option B) for redistricting, approved the 2022 employee benefit renewal with plan design changes, and accepted a $2,000 grant for police ballistic shields. It also approved a $16,250.35 fuel tank monitoring system replacement, adopted several ordinances including parking changes and liquor license rules, and approved multiple resolutions for grants, loans, and property agreements. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Resolution #21-112(B) establishing wards (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Benefit Renewal and Plan Design Changes (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,000 grant from Wisconsin Public Service Foundation for ballistic shield replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $16,250.35 quote to replace fuel tank monitoring system (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #21-24 amending parking regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #21-26 regarding material falsification on liquor license applications (unanimous)
• Approved Class B fermented malt beverage license for De Pere Deacons Hockey (unanimous)
• Approved Class B fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor licenses for Little Mexico of East De Pere (unanimous)

Finance/Personnel Committee

The Finance/Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss several funding requests, including a state health contract and equipment upgrades. The body will also consider loan amendments for HZ Properties, LLC and a purchase agreement extension for the YMCA.

• Approval of $523,300 State of WI Department of Health Services contract No. 47645-3
• Replacement of fuel tank monitoring system costing $16,250.35
• $2,000 grant from Wisconsin Public Service Foundation for police ballistic shields
• Request from HZ Properties, LLC (111-113 N. Broadway St.) to amend Revolving Loan Fund Agreement
• Request from the YMCA to extend its Option to Purchase Agreement

The Finance/Personnel Committee unanimously denied all three grievances filed by De Pere Police Officer Russell Holcomb, finding no contract violations. The committee also approved several routine items, including grants, a YMCA option extension, and the 2020 audit summary.

• Denied Grievance #3 (traffic officer selection process) unanimously
• Denied Grievance #2 (overtime eligibility) unanimously
• Denied Grievance #1 (position term ending) unanimously
• Approved $2,000 WPS Foundation grant for ballistic shields (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Department application for 2021 Wisconsin Forest Fire Protection Grant (unanimous)
• Approved YMCA option extension to 2032 (unanimous)
• Approved $523,300 DPH Consolidated Contract (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 benefit plan changes with 10% employee premium share (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is meeting to discuss updates to the gap sidewalk installation policy for vacant parcels and a long-term management plan for invasive Phragmites. The body will also consider snow and ice removal rates and parking and traffic recommendations.

• Proposed policy to allow one-year deferral of gap sidewalk installation for new home construction
• Proposed Phragmites Management Plan involving herbicides and prescribed burns
• Consideration of 2021-2022 Snow & Ice Removal Rates
• Consideration of Municipal Service Center Expansion
• City Engineer Parking & Traffic Recommendations

The Board of Public Works approved the design and preparation of bidding documents for the Municipal Service Center Expansion in three phases, to be bid and funded for 2023, despite the cost rising from an anticipated $6 million to approximately $15 million. The board also unanimously approved updates to the Gap Sidewalk Installation Policy to allow deferrals, the Phragmites Management Plan, 2021-2022 snow and ice removal rates (3-1), and several parking and traffic recommendations. A discussion on a four-way stop at Ryan Road and Diversity Drive resulted in no action.

• Approved Municipal Service Center Expansion design in 3 phases for 2023 bidding (3-1)
• Approved Gap Sidewalk Installation Policy update allowing deferrals (unanimous)
• Approved Phragmites Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 2021-2022 snow & ice removal rates (3-1)
• Approved parking restrictions on Richco Court, S. Huron St, N. Tenth St (unanimous)
• Approved school zone signs on Ryan Rd, Diversity Dr, Lourdes St (unanimous)
• Discussed no-action items: Legion Park sign, four-way stop at Ryan/Diversity (no action)

Finance/Personnel Committee

The committee is meeting to conduct a study session regarding the draft 2022 Executive Budget. The session includes a review of proposed expenditures and performance measures for city departments.

• Proposed 2022 City Council program cost of $89,546
• Proposed 2022 Municipal Court program cost of $116,410
• Proposed $750 increase for Mayor's electronic device stipend
• Proposed $1,200 for alderperson training seminars and conferences
• Proposed $8,700 for grants and donations

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several land development plats, including extraterritorial maps in the Town of Lawrence and a revised plat for the East Side Industrial Park. The body will also discuss an ordinance to amend traffic parking regulations and accept donations for recreation scholarships.

• Proposed 3 lot certified survey map at 2200 BLK French RD
• Proposed 10 lot and 2 outlot final plat of American Rapids Subdivision at 2700 BLK Lawrence DR
• Revised final plat of East Side Industrial Park Fourth Addition at 600 BLK Rockland RD
• Ordinance #21-23 regarding Traffic Regulations (Schedule G Parking)
• Donations of $250 from Pink Flamingos and $600 from De Pere Area Men's Club

The De Pere Common Council unanimously approved several land development items, including an extraterritorial 3-lot certified survey map, a 10-lot final plat for American Rapids Subdivision, and a revised final plat for East Side Industrial Park Fourth Addition. The council also adopted Ordinance #21-23 amending traffic regulations (Schedule G Parking) and accepted donations to the Recreation Scholarship Fund.

• Approved minutes of September 21, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted $250 donation from Pink Flamingos to Recreation Scholarship Fund (unanimous)
• Accepted two donations totaling $600 from De Pere Area Men's Club (unanimous)
• Approved extraterritorial 3-lot certified survey map at 2200 BLK French RD (unanimous)
• Approved 10-lot and 2-outlot final plat of American Rapids Subdivision at 2700 BLK Lawrence DR (unanimous)
• Approved revised final plat of East Side Industrial Park Fourth Addition at 600 BLK Rockland RD (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #21-23 amending Chapter 150 regarding traffic regulations (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to boards and commissions (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The De Pere Plan Commission will consider a withdrawn preliminary plat for Mystic Creek West and a new 3-lot certified survey map for commercial use at 2200 BLK French Rd in the Town of Lawrence. They will also review a final plat for American Rapids Subdivision and a site plan for a building addition at 633 Heritage Rd. The meeting includes approval of minutes and public comments.

• Withdrawn preliminary plat for Mystic Creek West at 2200 BLK French Rd
• Proposed 3-lot certified survey map at 2200 BLK French Rd (Parcel L-1803)
• Final extraterritorial plat for American Rapids Subdivision at 2700 BLK Lawrence Dr
• Site plan for 10,750 SF building addition with eight loading docks at 633 Heritage Rd

The De Pere Plan Commission unanimously approved a 3-lot certified survey map at 2200 BLK French Rd, replacing a withdrawn 10-lot plat, and approved the final extraterritorial plat for American Rapids Subdivision, forwarding it to the Common Council. It also approved a site plan for a 10,750 SF building addition at Belmark Plant #3 with eight loading docks and a compactor, subject to staff conditions. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 3-lot certified survey map at 2200 BLK French Rd (unanimous)
• Approved final extraterritorial plat of American Rapids Subdivision at 2700 BLK Lawrence Dr, forwarded to Common Council (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 10,750 SF addition at Belmark Plant #3, 633 Heritage Rd, with metal compactor screening (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of August 23, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and discuss several police and fire department authorizations. The body is also considering the issuance of over $10 million in general obligation promissory notes.

• Public hearing to rezone 499 Main Av from B-3 to B-1
• Public hearing to rezone 675 Drift Inn Dr from I-3 to B-2
• Sale and issuance of $6,375,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes (Series 2021A)
• Sale and issuance of $3,930,000 Taxable General Obligation Promissory Notes (Series 2021B)
• Transfer of $3,830 from Unassigned Reserves for Situation Room Video Conferencing System replacement

The De Pere Common Council unanimously approved two bond issuances totaling $10.3 million for capital projects and debt refinancing, adopted two rezoning ordinances, and accepted a $750 Walmart donation for police ballistic shields. The council also heard a presentation on the new Police Social Worker position, which reported 55 referrals and 94 contacts in its first three months.

• Adopted Ordinance #21-20 rezoning 499 Main Ave from B-3 to B-1 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #21-21 rezoning 675 Drift Inn Dr from I-3 to B-2 (unanimous)
• Approved $3,830 transfer for video conferencing system replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Columbia Southern University Learning Partnership for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Accepted $750 Walmart donation for ballistic shields (unanimous)
• Approved Municode recodification and online code services (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #21-98 relocation order for alley between S 5th and 4th St (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolutions #21-103 and #21-104 for $6.375M and $3.93M bond sales (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission is considering applications for 2022 CLG Subgrants and planning projects for the coming year. Members will also discuss the division of a specific subgrant for consultant hiring and the creation of residential historic district signs.

• Proposed division of CLG Subgrant Project No. WI-21-10015 into two $6,000 projects
• Creation of three-to-five residential historic district signs
• Application for 2022 CLG Subgrants for one business and two residential properties
• Registration of members for the 2021 Local History and Historic Preservation Conference ($50 fee per person)
• Discussion of 2022 projects and accomplishments

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved dividing CLG Subgrant Project No. WI-21-10015 into two $6,000 projects: one to hire a consultant for State and National Register nomination materials for three residential properties, and one to create three-to-five residential historic district signs. The commission also adopted the minutes from the August 16, 2021 meeting. No action was taken on conference registration, a 2022 CLG subgrant application, 2022 projects, or initial sign concept suggestions, which were all discussed only.

• Adopted the minutes of the August 16, 2021 meeting unanimously.
• Approved splitting CLG Subgrant Project No. WI-21-10015 into two $6,000 projects: consultant for nomination materials and creation of 3-5 historic district signs.
• Discussed but took no action on members registering for the 2021 Local History and Historic Preservation Conference.
• Discussed but took no action on applying for a 2022 CLG Subgrant.
• Discussed but took no action on 2022 projects and accomplishments.
• Discussed but took no action on initial concept suggestions for historic district signage.

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to receive an update and take possible action regarding the recruitment of a Police Chief. The body will also set dates for Police Chief interviews.

• Update and possible action on Police Chief recruitment
• Setting of Police Chief interview dates

The Police and Fire Commission decided to let City Administration and recruiters screen police chief applicants down to four or five, with the commission interviewing those finalists. They set the interviews for November 2, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved screening process: City Administration and recruiters narrow applicants to 4-5 (motion carried)
• Set Police Chief interviews for Nov. 2, 2021 (motion carried)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners is reviewing bids to resurface tennis courts and add two pickleball courts at VFW Park. Staff recommends requesting an additional $46,250 in the 2022 budget to cover the cost of the lowest bid, which exceeds the current budget.

• VFW Tennis Court Renovation bid of $77,500 (base) plus $3,750 (alternate)
• Proposed $46,250 budget increase for 2022 to fund tennis court project
• Acceptance of $250 donation from Pink Flamingos for Recreation Scholarship Fund
• Acceptance of two donations from De Pere Area Men's Club valued at $600
• Staff update on Beer Gardens status

The Board of Park Commissioners voted 5-1 to rebid the VFW Tennis Court Renovation for 2022 with a suggested budget of $60,000, after the sole bid received was about double the original $40,000 budget. The board also unanimously approved the August 26, 2021 minutes, accepted a $250 donation from Pink Flamingos to the Recreation Scholarship Fund, and accepted two monetary donations from the De Pere Area Men's Club valued at $600. Staff updates on Beer Gardens were discussed, including an upcoming event on September 25.

• Approved minutes from August 26, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Voted 5-1 to rebid VFW Tennis Court Renovation for 2022 with suggested budget of $60,000
• Accepted $250 donation from Pink Flamingos to Recreation Scholarship Fund (unanimous)
• Accepted two monetary donations from De Pere Area Men's Club valued at $600 (unanimous)

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will meet to elect its leadership and discuss a proposed Idle Ban Ordinance. The body will also consider action on a Renewable Energy Work Plan, which requires City Council approval.

• Election of Chairperson
• Election of Vice Chairperson
• Discussion of Commissioner Gasch's request for an Idle Ban Ordinance
• Consideration of the Renewable Energy Work Plan
• Approval of August 10, 2021 meeting minutes

The De Pere Sustainability Commission elected Rebecca McKean as chairperson and Alderperson Quigley as vice chairperson, both by unanimous votes. The commission tabled Commissioner Gasch's request for an idle ban ordinance until December 14, 2021, and referred the Renewable Energy Work Plan back to staff for commissioner comments, also to be revisited in December. The August 10, 2021 meeting minutes were approved with a 5-0-1 vote, with Commissioner VanBeek abstaining.

• Elected Rebecca McKean as chairperson (6-0 vote).
• Elected Alderperson Quigley as vice chairperson (6-0 vote).
• Approved the August 10, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0-1, VanBeek abstaining).
• Tabled Commissioner Gasch's idle ban ordinance request until December 14, 2021 (6-0 vote).
• Referred the Renewable Energy Work Plan back to staff for commissioner comments, to be brought back in December (6-0 vote).

Finance/Personnel Committee

The Finance/Personnel Committee will review several police and fire department reports and funding requests. The body is considering a purchase/sale agreement for a 15.58-acre property in the East Business Park and a police staffing study proposal.

• Purchase/Sale Agreement for ~15.58 acres in East Business Park with Belmark Inc. and MASK LLC
• Grant of $3,500 to Police Department for a speed detection and display device
• Donation of $750 from Wal Mart to the Police Department for ballistic shield replacement
• State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services grants totaling $43,711
• Fund transfer of $3,839 for De Pere Situation Room video conferencing system replacement

The Finance/Personnel Committee unanimously approved the purchase/sale agreement terms with Belmark Inc. for a 15.58-acre parcel in the East Business Park, with a development agreement to be reviewed by council in October. It also approved a $17,000 police organization and staffing study by Community Security Solutions, funded from undesignated reserves, and accepted a $3,500 grant from Brown County for ballistic shields (not speed detection as titled) and a $750 Walmart donation for shield replacement. The committee tabled the preliminary 2020 management letter and financial statements to the October meeting.

• Approved Belmark Inc. land sale terms for 15.58 acres (unanimous)
• Approved $17,000 police staffing study from reserves (unanimous)
• Accepted $3,500 Brown County grant for ballistic shields (unanimous)
• Accepted $750 Walmart donation for ballistic shields (unanimous)
• Approved CSU learning partnership for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved Municode recodification quote (unanimous)
• Approved $3,839 transfer for video conferencing system (unanimous)
• Tabled 2020 management letter to October (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review the proposed 2022 budgets for the Health Department and the Board of Health. Members will also consider action on the 2021-2022 Health Department Fee Schedule and discuss the city's strategic health plan.

• Proposed 2022 Health Department budget of $615,464
• Proposed 2022 Board of Health budget of $100
• 2021-2022 Health Department Fee Schedule
• Brown County Including De Pere Community Health Assessment & Improvement Plan 2020-2021
• De Pere Health Department Strategic Plan 2020-2025 progress

The Board of Health approved the draft 2022 Health Department and Board of Health budgets, including a capital improvement for a new department truck. It also unanimously approved a revised 2021-2022 fee schedule that adds new fees for pool water sampling and temporary retail food establishments, including two new categories based on DATCP license fees plus a 10% reimbursement fee. The board discussed the updated Brown County Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan, the department's strategic plan progress, and COVID-19 response updates, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved June 21, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved draft 2022 Health Department and Board of Health budgets (motion passed)
• Approved 2021-2022 Health Department fee schedule (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss whether to eliminate planned traffic signals at Grant and Allard Street. The body will also consider residential garbage collection amendments and a sidewalk installation deferral.

• Possible elimination of Grant and Allard Street signal improvements
• Request to defer sidewalk installation at 635 Diversity Drive until June 30, 2023
• Proposed amendments to Sections 82-1 & 82-2 regarding residential garbage collection
• Proposed policy changes for placing banners on city-owned poles
• Discussion on alternative disposal options for bulk item collection

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved eliminating the Grant and Allard Street signal improvements, despite concerns about traffic flow. They also approved deferring sidewalk installation at 635 Diversity Drive until June 30, 2023, and adopted amendments to garbage collection sections 82-1 and 82-2. The board approved changes to the banner policy on city poles, allowing St. Norbert College to keep banners up for two years without annual renewal. A discussion on alternative bulk item disposal options was held but no action was taken.

• Approved elimination of Grant and Allard Street signal improvements (5-0)
• Approved deferral of sidewalk installation at 635 Diversity Drive until June 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Sections 82-1 & 82-2 on garbage collection (5-0)
• Approved changes to banner policy on city-owned poles (5-0)

License Committee

The License Committee is meeting to consider two applications that require City Council approval. The body will review a new liquor license request and a temporary change to a premises description.

• Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage and "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor License application for Gallaghers Acquisition, LLC (DBA Gallaghers Pizza) at 330 Reid St.
• Temporary premises description change application submitted by St. Norbert College, Inc. at 100 Grant St.

The License Committee approved a Class B fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license for Gallaghers Acquisition, LLC (DBA Gallaghers Pizza) at 330 Reid St., and approved a temporary premises description change for St. Norbert College. Both approvals were unanimous, with Alderperson Kelly Ruh excused. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no public comments or future agenda items.

• Approved Class B fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license for Gallaghers Acquisition, LLC (DBA Gallaghers Pizza) at 330 Reid St. (unanimous)
• Approved temporary premises description change for St. Norbert College, Inc. at 100 Grant St. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 17, 2021 License Committee meeting (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss the purchase of surveillance equipment and review preliminary plats for two subdivisions. The body is also considering emergency paid sick leave for employees and several city service contracts.

• Proposed $45,700 purchase of security cameras and a mobile surveillance trailer
• Preliminary plat for American Rapids Subdivision (10 lots, 2 outlots) at 2700 BLK Lawrence DR
• Preliminary plat for Mystic Creek (97 lots, 1 outlot) at 2200 BLK French RD
• Acceptance of a $23,750 donation from De Pere Baseball for Kelly Danen Ball Fields
• Liquor license application for Gallaghers Pizza at 330 Reid St

The De Pere Common Council approved emergency paid sick leave for COVID-19, with a 5-1 vote, after discussion about vaccination incentives and exemptions. The council also approved several other items, including a $45,700 security camera purchase, two subdivision plats, and a $23,750 donation for ball field improvements.

• Approved COVID-19 emergency paid sick leave policy (5-1)
• Approved $45,700 purchase of security cameras and mobile surveillance trailer (5-1)
• Approved 10-lot American Rapids Subdivision preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved 97-lot Mystic Creek preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Accepted $23,750 donation from De Pere Baseball for Kelly Danen Ball Fields (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for Gallaghers Pizza (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending rules of order (unanimous)
• Adopted assessor services agreement with Accurate Appraisal LLC (unanimous)

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will review a proposed project plan amendment to modify the boundaries of Tax Incremental Financing District No. 7. The board will also conduct an annual review of financial reports for several TIF districts.

• Proposed removal of parcel ED-812 from TID No. 7 to allow combination with parcel ED-920-1 for the Mulva Cultural Center
• Review of Common Council Resolution #21-91 regarding TID No. 7 boundary modification
• Annual financial report review for TIF Districts No. 7, 10, 14, and 16

The Joint Review Board unanimously approved a resolution amending the boundaries of Tax Incremental Financing District No. 7 to remove a parcel acquired by the De Pere Cultural Foundation for the Mulva Cultural Center. The board also discussed annual financial reports for TIDs 7, 10, 14, and 16, noting projected deficits and surpluses, and discussed scheduling a future meeting on the Shopko redevelopment project.

• Approved minutes of July 23, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Common Council Resolution #21-91 for TID No. 7 boundary amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted JRB Resolution #21-02 for TID No. 7 boundary amendment (unanimous)

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board is meeting to review and potentially approve project plan amendments to modify the boundaries of Tax Incremental Financing Districts No. 11 and No. 12. The board will also conduct an annual review of financial reports for several TIDs.

• Proposed boundary amendment for TID No. 11 to add parcel WD-1042 for Robinson Metal expansion
• Proposed boundary amendment for TID No. 12 to add parcels WD-L492-B-2, WD-L492-B-3, and WD-1753-1 for Green Bay Packaging expansion
• Annual financial report review for TIDs No. 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, and 15
• Review of Common Council Resolution #21-92 (TID 11)
• Review of Common Council Resolution #21-93 (TID 12)

The Joint Review Board unanimously approved resolutions amending the boundaries of Tax Incremental Financing Districts No. 11 and No. 12. The TID No. 11 amendment adds a parcel for Robinson Metal's expansion, and the TID No. 12 amendment adds parcels for a Green Bay Packaging expansion. The board also reviewed annual financial reports for eight TIDs and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Adopted the minutes of the July 23, 2021 Joint Review Board meeting unanimously.
• Approved Common Council Resolution #21-92, amending TID No. 11 boundaries to add parcel WD-1042 for Robinson Metal's expansion.
• Adopted Joint Review Board Resolution #JRB 21-03, approving the TID No. 11 boundary amendment.
• Approved Common Council Resolution #21-93, amending TID No. 12 boundaries to add parcels for Green Bay Packaging's expansion.
• Adopted Joint Review Board Resolution #JRB 21-04, approving the TID No. 12 boundary amendment.
• Discussed the annual financial reports for TIDs No. 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, and 15.

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will review the proposed 2022 Department Budget and a donation from De Pere Baseball for field upgrades. The board will also receive status reports on the Fox Point Furnace and VFW tennis court RFP.

• Proposed 2022 Department Budget
• Donation from De Pere Baseball for $23,750 in improvements to Kelly Danen Ball Fields
• Status report on VFW Tennis Court RFP
• Status report on Fox Point Furnace

The Board of Park Commissioners unanimously approved the proposed 2022 Department Budget as presented, which includes increases for seasonal wages, a senior pool manager, and forestry contractor services, while noting several capital items may be removed later. The board also accepted a $23,750 donation from De Pere Baseball for improvements to the Kelly Danen baseball fields. Minutes from the July 15, 2021 meeting were approved. Staff updates on pool seasons, Fox Point furnace, and VFW tennis court RFP were discussed but no action taken.

• Approved the 2022 Department Budget as presented (unanimous).
• Accepted $23,750 donation from De Pere Baseball for Kelly Danen field improvements (unanimous).
• Approved minutes from July 15, 2021 meeting (unanimous).

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review several subdivision plats and rezoning requests. The meeting includes a proposal for a four-story urban hotel and restaurant at 499 Main Ave.

• Site plan for a 128,468 SF four-story urban hotel and restaurant at 499 Main Ave
• Rezoning of 675 Drift Inn DR from General Industrial (I-3) to General Business (B-2)
• Rezoning of 499 Main AV from Motor Vehicle Dependent Business (B-3) to Central Business (B-1)
• Proposed 97 lot and 1 outlot preliminary plat of Mystic Creek at 2200 BLK French RD
• Proposed 10 lot and 2 outlot preliminary extraterritorial plat of American Rapids Subdivision at 2700 BLK Lawrence DR

The De Pere Plan Commission unanimously approved several development items, including a 97-lot preliminary plat for Mystic Creek, a 12-lot plat for Mystic Creek West, and a 10-lot plat for American Rapids Subdivision. The commission also approved two rezoning requests and a site plan for a new four-story hotel and restaurant at 499 Main Avenue. All items will be forwarded to the Common Council for final review.

• Approved 97-lot preliminary plat for Mystic Creek (unanimous)
• Approved 12-lot preliminary plat for Mystic Creek West (unanimous)
• Approved 10-lot American Rapids Subdivision plat with street renamed American Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 675 Drift Inn Dr from I-3 to B-2 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 499 Main Av from B-3 to B-1 for hotel/restaurant (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 4-story, 128,468 SF hotel at 499 Main Av (unanimous)
• Approved 2-lot certified survey map at 347 Libal St (unanimous)
• Accepted withdrawal of sign variance for St Marks Church at 2066 Lawrence Dr (unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to discuss the recruitment process for the Police Chief. The body is also considering the appointment of Aaron Alberts to a vacant police officer position.

• Confirmation of Aaron Alberts for the position of police officer
• Update on the Police Chief recruitment process
• Approval of June 24, 2021 meeting minutes

The Police and Fire Commission approved the appointment of Aaron Alberts as a police officer, effective October 4, 2021, contingent on passing the medical exam. The commission also unanimously adopted the minutes from the June 24, 2021 meeting. Public comment was heard regarding traffic enforcement, but the commission noted it was outside their authority. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Aaron Alberts as Police Officer effective Oct 4, 2021, contingent on medical exam (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of June 24, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

License Committee

The License Committee will meet to discuss a new alcohol license application for a business at 143 N. Wisconsin St. The committee will also review and approve minutes from the July 6, 2021 meeting.

• Class 'B' Fermented Malt Beverage and 'Class C' Wine License application for Aurora Rose, LLC (DBA Alpha Delights) at 143 N. Wisconsin St.

The License Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the July 6, 2021 meeting and approved a Class B fermented malt beverage license and Class C wine license for Aurora Rose, LLC (DBA Alpha Delights) at 143 N. Wisconsin St. No public comments were made, and no future agenda items were discussed.

• Approved minutes of July 6, 2021 License Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Class B fermented malt beverage and Class C wine license for Aurora Rose, LLC (DBA Alpha Delights), 143 N. Wisconsin St. (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing regarding the vacation of a public thoroughfare at the 100-200 block of Reid Street. The body will also discuss emergency paid sick leave for employees and various municipal contracts and ordinances.

• Public hearing on discontinuance of public thoroughfare at 100-200 BLK of Reid St
• Contract for manhole repair and rehabilitation to Northern Pipe, Inc for $34,075.00
• Request to use $22,815 from Stadium Tax Streetscape Allocation for garbage and recycle receptacles
• License application for Class B Fermented Malt Beverage and Class C Wine for Aurora Rose, LLC
• Agreement for statutory assessor services with Accurate Appraisal LLC (2021-2025)

The Common Council adopted a clean energy resolution (6-2) and tabled a proposal to provide employees with emergency paid sick leave for COVID-19, referring it to the September 7 meeting. The council also approved a $22,815 garbage receptacle replacement proposal (7-1), a $34,075 manhole repair contract, and several other items including a road vacation and multiple ordinances and resolutions.

• Adopted clean energy resolution (6-2)
• Tabled COVID-19 emergency paid sick leave proposal (unanimous)
• Approved $22,815 garbage receptacle replacement (7-1)
• Approved $34,075 manhole repair contract to Northern Pipe, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending meeting procedures (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance on peddler/solicitor registration (unanimous)
• Approved Southbridge Connector Interchange agreement with Brown County (unanimous)
• Referred assessor services agreement back to staff (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing consultants to prepare state and federal nomination documentation for three residential properties. The body will also discuss future projects for 2022 sub-grant funding and business properties that declined local historic designation in 2021.

• Recommendation of a consultant for historic designation of 1218 Fox River DR, 815 Nicolet AV, and 1336 Ridgeway BL
• Review of $12,000 grant for residential nomination documentation
• Discussion of 2022 CLG sub-grant funding projects
• Review of three business properties that did not express interest in local historic designation

The Historic Preservation Commission approved Tim Heggland as the consultant for state and federal nomination documentation for three residential properties, contingent on a June 1, 2022 report deadline, at a cost of $6,000. The commission also directed staff to contact owners of three properties about potential state and national designation, and filed a discussion on local designation of business properties.

• Approved Tim Heggland as consultant for historic nominations (unanimous)
• Directed staff to contact owners of 416 George St, 514 Lewis St, and 405 S Wisconsin St about designation (unanimous)
• Filed discussion on local designation of business properties (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of June 21, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a Clean Energy Resolution and a Renewable Energy Work Plan. Both items require City Council approval if acted upon by the commission.

• Consideration of Clean Energy Resolution
• Consideration of Renewable Energy Work Plan
• Approval of June 8, 2021 meeting minutes

The Sustainability Commission voted unanimously to forward the July 2020 draft Clean Energy Resolution to Common Council, with an amendment adding data sources to paragraph 7. The Renewable Energy Work Plan was tabled until the September meeting. The June 8 meeting minutes were approved 5-0.

• Approved June 8, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Forwarded July 2020 Clean Energy Resolution to Common Council, as amended (unanimous)
• Amended paragraph 7 of resolution to include data sources (unanimous)
• Tabled Renewable Energy Work Plan until September 14, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Finance/Personnel Committee

The committee will discuss preliminary 2021 borrowing and a request to transfer funds from unassigned reserves for security cameras and a surveillance trailer on Main Ave. The body will also consider a contract for assessment services and amendments to peddler and solicitor registration requirements.

• Transfer of funds from Unassigned Reserves for Main Ave. security cameras and mobile surveillance trailer
• 2022-2025 Assessment Services contract
• Amendments to De Pere Municipal Code Section 114-5 regarding peddler, solicitor, and transient merchant registration
• Approval of preliminary 2021 borrowing
• Discussion on the use of remaining stadium tax funds

The Finance/Personnel Committee unanimously approved transferring $45,700 from unassigned reserves for three high-definition cameras on Main Avenue ($14,800) and a mobile surveillance trailer ($30,900). The committee also awarded the 2022-2025 assessment services contract to Accurate Appraisal for annual full market revaluations, and approved preliminary 2021 borrowing of $6.8 million (tax-exempt) and $3.93 million (taxable). All items were adopted unanimously.

• Approved $45,700 transfer for Main Ave cameras and mobile surveillance trailer (unanimous)
• Awarded 2022-2025 assessment contract to Accurate Appraisal with annual revaluations (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary 2021 borrowing: $6.8M tax-exempt and $3.93M taxable notes (unanimous)
• Adopted July 2021 Fire Department overtime and LifeQuest billing reports (unanimous)
• Adopted July 2021 Police overtime report (unanimous)
• Adopted amendments to Section 114-5 on peddler/solicitor registration (unanimous)
• Adopted June 2021 cash and investment summary (unanimous)
• Discussed but took no action on $33,000 stadium tax fund use for historic district signs

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss acquiring property via eminent domain for parking facilities between Reid Street and Main Avenue. The meeting also includes a revised proposal for downtown garbage and recycle receptacles using stadium tax funds.

• Request to acquire property under eminent domain for parking between Reid Street and Main Avenue and 4th and 5th Streets
• Revised proposal from Definitely De Pere for garbage and recycle receptacles using excess stadium tax funds
• Contract award for 21-08 Manhole Repair and Rehabilitation
• Contract renewal for Commercial & Industrial Cross Connection Control Program
• Brown County Municipal Agreement for Southbridge Interchange

The Board of Public Works approved several actions, including authorizing the preparation of a Relocation Order and appraisal RFP to acquire property for a public parking facility near the future Cobblestone Hotel. It also approved $22,815 for new garbage and recycle receptacles from streetscape-excess stadium tax funds (4-1), a Brown County Municipal Agreement for the Southbridge Interchange, a $34,075 manhole repair contract, and discontinuation of colored concrete crosswalk sealing. The Grant and Allard Street signal project was discussed but no action taken.

• Approved preparation of Relocation Order and appraisal RFP for parking facility eminent domain (unanimous)
• Approved $22,815 for Definitely De Pere garbage/recycle receptacles from streetscape-excess stadium tax funds (4-1)
• Approved Brown County Municipal Agreement for Southbridge Interchange (unanimous)
• Awarded Contract 21-08 Manhole Repair to Northern Pipe, Inc. for $34,075 (unanimous)
• Approved discontinuance of colored concrete sealing of crosswalks (unanimous)
• Approved July 12, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Withdrew contract renewal for Commercial & Industrial Cross Connection Control Program
• Discussed Grant and Allard Street signal project; no action taken

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing regarding a grant application to convert a building into a 55-unit Independent Senior Living Facility. The body will also consider several park donations and contractor agreements for city infrastructure.

• Public hearing on CDBG grant for 55-unit senior living facility at 525 N 10th Street
• Roof replacement agreement for De Pere Ice Arena with Security-Luebke Roofing, Inc.
• Cedar Corporation agreement for Voyageur Park retaining wall inspection
• Additional $3,000 funding for the Fox Point Furnace Project
• Donations to Recreation Scholarship Fund from Woman's Club of De Pere ($350) and Wochinske Family Foundation ($2,500)

The Common Council unanimously adopted Resolution #21-82 to apply for a Wisconsin DOA Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Special Project - LMI Housing Conversion Grant for the rehabilitation of Oak Meadow Senior Apartments at 525 N. Tenth Street into a 55-unit independent senior living facility. The council also approved several donations, additional funding for the Fox Point furnace project, and various resolutions, all unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution #21-82 authorizing CDBG grant application for Oak Meadow Senior Apartments (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted $350 donation from Woman's Club of De Pere to Recreation Scholarship Fund (unanimous)
• Accepted $500 donation from Brown County Community Women's Club for Activities/Community Center (unanimous)
• Accepted donation of First Aid Table from BayCare Clinic (approx. $583) (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,500 donation from Wochinske Family Foundation to Recreation Scholarship Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 additional funding for Fox Point Furnace Project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #21-83 disallowing claim (Sam Schaetz) (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will conduct public hearings regarding boundary amendments for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts No. 7, 11, and 12. The body will also consider site plans for building expansions and sign variances.

• Public hearings for boundary amendments to TIF Districts No. 7, 11, and 12
• Variance request for a 11’10” internally illuminated monument sign at 2066 Lawrence DR
• Site plan for building additions (1,194 SF north, 1,236 SF south) at 939 Lawrence DR
• Site plan for a 28,727 SF addition to a building at 1882 Commerce DR
• Proposed addition of 17 parking stalls and 2 loading docks at 1882 Commerce DR

The De Pere Plan Commission unanimously approved boundary amendments for TID No. 7, No. 11, and No. 12, forwarding them to the Common Council. It also approved two site plans for building expansions at 939 Lawrence Dr and 1882 Commerce Dr. A sign variance request for St. Mark Lutheran Church was referred back to staff.

• Approved TID No. 7 boundary amendment removing Parcel ED-812 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution PC21-03 recommending TID No. 7 boundary change (unanimous)
• Approved TID No. 11 boundary amendment adding Parcel WD-1042 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution PC21-04 recommending TID No. 11 boundary change (unanimous)
• Approved TID No. 12 boundary amendment adding three parcels for Green Bay Packaging (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution PC21-05 recommending TID No. 12 boundary change (unanimous)
• Referred sign variance for 2066 Lawrence Dr back to staff (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 939 Lawrence Dr addition with masonry textured metal panel (unanimous)

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will meet to review a proposed boundary amendment for Tax Increment District No. 7. The board will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from February 2020 and March 2021.

• Proposed Boundary Amendment No. 1 for Tax Increment District No. 7 to remove parcel ED-812 for the Mulva Cultural Center

The Joint Review Board unanimously approved minutes from two prior meetings. They reviewed a proposed boundary amendment for Tax Increment District No. 7 to remove a parcel for the Mulva Cultural Center, but took no action. The next meeting was scheduled for August 20, 2021, virtually.

• Approved minutes of Feb 21, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Mar 23, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Reviewed TID 7 boundary amendment, no action taken
• Scheduled next meeting for Aug 20, 2021, virtually

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will review proposed boundary changes for two tax increment districts. The discussion includes adding a parcel to TID No. 11 to support business expansion by Robinson Metal.

• Proposed Boundary Amendment No. 1 for Tax Increment District No. 11
• Proposed Boundary Amendment No. 2 for Tax Increment District No. 12
• Addition of parcel WD-1042 to TID No. 11 for Robinson Metal expansion

The De Pere Joint Review Board reviewed proposed boundary amendments for Tax Increment Districts No. 11 and No. 12, which would add parcels for expansions by Robinson Metal and Green Bay Packaging. No action was taken on either amendment, and the board discussed potential funding for the Southern Bridge project. The meeting was procedural, with no formal decisions made.

• Approved minutes of February 21, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Reviewed TID No. 11 boundary amendment to add Parcel WD-1042; no action taken
• Reviewed TID No. 12 boundary amendment to add parcels for Green Bay Packaging; no action taken
• Scheduled next meeting for August 20, 2021

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss a feasibility study for a joint yard waste facility with the Village of Allouez and potential alternative sites. The body is also reviewing several traffic signal projects and grant applications for affordable housing and police services.

• Acceptance of a $2,000 grant from Unison Credit Union for a Police Hotel Voucher Program
• Installation of audio pedestrian signals at Main Avenue and Ninth Street
• Ordinance #21-15 amending solicitor permit hours
• Ordinance #21-16 creating the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Board
• Traffic signal retrofit projects at Reid Street/Fourth Street, Reid Street/Fifth Street, and Main Avenue/Fourth Street

The De Pere Common Council adopted Ordinance #21-15, amending solicitor permit hours to end at 5 PM, with a 7-to-1 vote. It denied a request to develop a speed bump installation policy and defeated a feasibility study for a joint yard waste facility with Allouez after that village rejected the idea. The council also approved a $2,000 police grant, audio pedestrian signals, and several resolutions for grants and traffic projects.

• Adopted Ordinance #21-15 amending solicitor permit hours (7-1).
• Denied request to develop a speed bump installation policy.
• Defeated feasibility study for joint yard waste facility with Allouez.
• Accepted $2,000 grant from Unison Credit Union for police hotel voucher program.
• Approved purchase of MyHealics Rewards Platform.
• Approved installation of audio pedestrian signals at Main Avenue and Ninth Street.
• Adopted policies and ordinance for CDBG program and advisory board.
• Approved resolutions for historic nomination, Voyageur Park grant, and traffic signal agreements.

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will review several donations for recreation scholarships and facility needs. The board is also considering a contract for a condition analysis of walls at Voyageur Park and emergency repairs for the De Pere Ice Arena.

• Agreement with Cedar Corporation for condition analysis of Voyageur Park retaining and sheet pile walls
• Emergency repair approval for De Pere Ice Arena
• Donations: $2,500 from Wochinske Family Foundation, $500 from BCCWC, and $350 from Woman's Club of De Pere
• Request to install a "Senior Center" sign on the lower level of the Community Center
• Request for additional funds to complete Fox Point Furnace

The De Pere Board of Park Commissioners unanimously rejected a resident's request to donate and install a 'Senior Center' sign on the lower level of the Community Center, with members suggesting a plaque or other recognition instead. The board approved emergency repairs to the De Pere Ice Arena roof, despite noting the Ice Arena Fund is about $80,000 in the red. It also accepted several donations, including $2,500 to the Recreation Scholarship Fund, and approved a condition analysis of the Voyageur Park retaining wall.

• Approved minutes from the June 17, 2021 meeting unanimously
• Defeated a request to donate and install a 'Senior Center' sign at the Community Center (0-7)
• Accepted a $350 donation from the Woman's Club of De Pere to the Recreation Scholarship Fund
• Accepted a $500 donation from BCCWC for activities/CC facility needs
• Accepted a donation of a first aid table from BayCare Clinic for the VFW Aquatic Facility
• Accepted a $2,500 donation to the Recreation Scholarship Fund from the Wochinske Family Foundation
• Approved financial statements for the De Pere Ice Arena
• Approved an agreement with Cedar Corporation for a condition analysis on the Voyageur Park retaining wall

Finance/Personnel Committee

The Finance/Personnel Committee will review financial reports, municipal code amendments, and borrowing for 2021. The body is also considering a property purchase/sale agreement for a 6.4 acre site in the East Business Park.

• Proposed purchase/sale agreement with Belmark Inc. and MASK LLC for ~6.4 acres in East Business Park
• Consideration of a $2,000 donation to Police from Unison Credit Union for Hotel Voucher Program
• Approval of preliminary 2021 borrowing
• Proposed amendments to Municipal Code Section 114-6 (solicitor permit hours) and Section 6-1 (Common Council meeting dates)
• Purchase of MyHealics Rewards Platform

The Finance/Personnel Committee unanimously approved the preliminary 2021 borrowing, which now includes an additional $46,000 for Main/4th traffic signal replacements. The committee also adopted the June 2021 fire and police overtime reports, accepted a $2,000 donation from Unison Credit Union for the police hotel voucher program, and approved the purchase of the MyHealics Rewards Platform. An ordinance amendment to change solicitor permit hours from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. was adopted, and a request to amend Common Council meeting dates was referred back to staff for research. A proposed purchase/sale agreement with Belmark Inc. for property in the East Business Park was tabled for due diligence.

• Adopted minutes of June 8, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted June 2021 Fire Department Overtime and LifeQuest Billing Services Reports (unanimous)
• Adopted June 2021 Police Overtime Report (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,000 donation from Unison Credit Union for police Hotel Voucher Program (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of MyHealics Rewards Platform (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to Section 114-6 changing solicitor permit end time from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Referred amendment to Section 6-1 regarding Common Council meeting dates back to Law Department (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary 2021 borrowing, including $46,000 for Main/4th traffic signal replacements (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is meeting to discuss several infrastructure updates and policy reviews. Key items include pedestrian signal installations, a joint yard waste facility study, and updates to speed bump and sidewalk policies.

• Installation of audio pedestrian signals at Main Avenue and Ninth Street
• Feasibility study for a joint yard waste facility with the Village of Allouez
• State/Municipal Finance Agreement with WisDOT for STH 32 Intersections
• Request for Proposals for 2022 De Pere Signal Upgrades
• Review of Gap Sidewalk and Speed Bump policies

The Board of Public Works defeated a motion to approve staff's recommendation for a joint yard waste facility with the Village of Allouez, with a 2-2 vote. The board also tabled a proposal from Definitely De Pere for new downtown garbage cans funded by excess stadium tax funds until August 9, 2021. Approved items included audio pedestrian signals at Main Avenue and Ninth Street, a State/Municipal Finance Agreement for STH 32 intersection upgrades, a $72,300 request for proposals for 2022 signal upgrades, and several parking and traffic recommendations.

• Approved the June 7, 2021 Board of Public Works meeting minutes (4-0).
• Tabled Definitely De Pere's garbage can proposal using excess stadium tax funds until August 9, 2021 (4-0).
• Approved installation of audio pedestrian signals at Main Avenue and Ninth Street (4-0).
• Defeated approval of staff recommendation for a joint yard waste facility with the Village of Allouez (2-2).
• Approved entering into a State/Municipal Finance Agreement with Wisconsin DOT for STH 32 intersection upgrades (4-0).
• Approved a request for proposals from JT Engineering for 2022 signal upgrades in the amount of $72,300 (4-0).
• Defeated changing the Gap Sidewalk Policy from 80% to 75% per side of the street (2-2).
• Approved denying the development of a speed bump policy (4-0).

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will meet to discuss variance requests for a single-family home and an industrial site. The board will also review minutes from the May 24, 2021 meeting.

• Variance request for 701 Oak ST to reduce corner side yard setback to 13' (from 30') and interior side yard setback to 6' (from 10')
• Variance request for 2400 BLK American BL to allow loading berths in the front yard
• Variance request for 2400 BLK American BL to allow truck trailer outdoor storage in the front yard

The De Pere Board of Appeals unanimously approved two variance requests for a proposed single-family dwelling at 701 Oak Street, allowing a reduced corner side yard setback of 13 feet (instead of 30) and a reduced interior side yard setback of 6 feet (instead of 10). The board also unanimously approved two variances for the 2400 block of American Boulevard, allowing loading berths and outdoor storage (truck trailer parking) in the front yard with screening to be established by the Plan Commission. Both decisions were made with no public comments and all present members voting in favor.

• Approved variance to reduce corner side yard setback to 13 feet at 701 Oak Street (Parcel WD-435).
• Approved variance to reduce interior side yard setback to 6 feet at 701 Oak Street (Parcel WD-435).
• Approved variance to allow loading berths in front yard with screening at 2400 block of American Boulevard.
• Approved variance to allow outdoor storage (truck trailer parking) in front yard with screening at 2400 block of American Boulevard.
• Adopted minutes of May 24, 2021 meeting unanimously.
• Adjourned meeting at 5:18 PM.

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission is considering a site plan for a 1.1 million square foot office and warehouse complex and modifications to an existing industrial building. The body will also discuss public participation plans for city-wide planning updates and a parking study.

• Site plan for a 1,108,080 SF office and warehouse at 2400 BLK American BL with 118 auto stalls and 88 loading docks
• Site plan for one 37’11” exhaust stack and two 29’4” air intakes at 2121 American BL
• Public Participation Plan for the City of De Pere 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update
• West Downtown Vision Plan discussion
• Downtown Parking Study discussion

The De Pere Plan Commission unanimously approved a site plan for adding an exhaust stack and air intakes at 2121 American Blvd, and a site plan for a new 1,108,080 SF office/warehouse at the 2400 block of American Blvd. They also recommended forwarding the Public Participation Plan for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update to the Common Council. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved site plan for exhaust stack and air intakes at 2121 American Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 1,108,080 SF office/warehouse at 2400 block American Blvd (unanimous)
• Recommended forwarding Public Participation Plan to Common Council (unanimous)

License Committee

The License Committee will consider a new liquor license application for VIP Daiquiri Lounge and a renewal for a Class A license. Items marked with an asterisk will require final City Council approval.

• Class B Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License application for VIP Daiquiri Lounge, LLC at 308 Main Ave
• Class A Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License renewal for Ganesh Enterprise Inc. (DBA Reid St Mobil) at 401 Reid St
• Approval of June 15, 2021 meeting minutes

The License Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the June 15, 2021 meeting. It also approved a renewal application for a Class A fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license for the licensing period July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. A new application for a Class B fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license for VIP Daiquiri Lounge, LLC (DBA VIP Daiguiri Lounge LLC) at 308 Main Ave, submitted by agent Trenell Webb, was also approved unanimously. No public comments or future agenda items were discussed.

• Approved the minutes of the June 15, 2021 License Committee Meeting unanimously
• Approved a Class A fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license renewal for the period July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022
• Approved a Class B fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license for VIP Daiquiri Lounge, LLC (DBA VIP Daiguiri Lounge LLC) at 308 Main Ave, agent Trenell Webb

Common Council

The Common Council will consider amending the 2010 Comprehensive Plan to allow mixed-use commercial and residential development between the 1800 and 2000 blocks of Lawrence Drive. The body will also review liquor license applications and several property-related resolutions.

• Ordinance #21-14: Amend 2010 Comprehensive Plan for parcels between 1800-2000 blocks of Lawrence Dr
• Liquor license application for VIP Daiquiri Lounge, LLC at 308 Main Ave
• Resolution #21-72: Vacation of public right-of-way at 100-200 block of Reid Street
• Resolution #21-73: Redevelopment agreement with Office Harmony LLC for TIF District No. 7
• Resolution #21-75: Sponsorship agreement with Fox Communities Credit Union for Voyageur Park holiday lights

The De Pere Common Council unanimously adopted Ordinance #21-14, amending the 2010 Comprehensive Plan for parcels near Lawrence Dr. to allow mixed residential and commercial development. The decision followed a public hearing where residents expressed concerns about multi-family units and loss of open space. The council also approved several other items, including a certified survey map, liquor licenses, and multiple resolutions.

• Adopted Ordinance #21-14 amending the Comprehensive Plan for Humana campus parcels, allowing mixed-use development.
• Approved extraterritorial 2-lot certified survey map at 4615-4617 Trellis Dr.
• Approved Class A liquor license renewal for 2021-2022.
• Approved Class B liquor license for VIP Daiquiri Lounge, LLC at 308 Main Ave.
• Adopted Resolution #21-72 to refer vacation of Reid Street right-of-way to public hearing.
• Adopted Resolution #21-73 authorizing redevelopment agreement with Office Harmony LLC in TIF District No. 7.
• Adopted Resolution #21-74 assigning parking lot use agreement to BEEKOZ, LLC.
• Adopted Resolution #21-75 for sponsorship with Fox Communities Credit Union for Holiday Light Event.

Common Council

The Common Council will conduct a study session regarding fiscal strategy. The body will also consider a request from Union Hotel Corporation to temporarily change the premises description of its liquor licenses.

• Temporary premises description change for Class B Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor licenses held by Union Hotel Corporation
• Fiscal Strategy Study Session

The Common Council approved a temporary premises expansion for Union Hotel Corporation's liquor license, limited to the area immediately adjacent to the hotel parcel (the western half of the Michael J Walsh Plaza). The approval was unanimous, with one alderperson absent. The council also held a fiscal strategy study session but took no action.

• Approved temporary premises expansion for Union Hotel Corporation's liquor license to include western half of Michael J Walsh Plaza (unanimous)
• Held fiscal strategy study session (no action taken)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider several site plans for building expansions and pavement additions. The body will also review two certified survey maps for lot divisions, including one in the Town of Ledgeview.

• Proposed 3 lot certified survey map at 500 Fortune AV
• Proposed 2 lot certified survey map at 4615-4617 Trellis DR (Town of Ledgeview)
• Right-of-way vacation/discontinuance at the 100-200 BLK of Reid ST
• Site plan for 1,519 SF patio addition at 930 Main AV
• Site plan for 5,093 SF building addition and 11,889 SF of pavement at 801 & 875 Lawrence DR

The De Pere Plan Commission unanimously approved several items: a 2-lot extraterritorial certified survey map at 4615-4617 Trellis Dr, a right-of-way vacation at 100-200 block of Reid St, and site plans for a patio expansion at 930 Main Ave, a building addition at 201 N Ninth St, concrete and door additions at 1703 W Matthew Dr, new pavement at 1117 Suburban Ct, and a building/pavement addition at 801 & 875 Lawrence Dr. A proposed 3-lot CSM at 500 Fortune Ave was withdrawn by the petitioner. All approvals were subject to staff conditions, and the CSM and right-of-way items will be reviewed by the Common Council on July 6, 2021.

• Approved 2-lot extraterritorial CSM at 4615-4617 Trellis Dr (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way vacation at 100-200 block of Reid St (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for patio expansion at 930 Main Ave (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for building addition at 201 N Ninth St (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for concrete and door additions at 1703 W Matthew Dr (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for new pavement at 1117 Suburban Ct (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for building/pavement addition at 801 & 875 Lawrence Dr (unanimous)
• Withdrawn 3-lot CSM at 500 Fortune Ave (petitioner request)

Police & Fire Commission

The Commission will discuss the recruitment process for a Police Chief and conduct final oral exams for police officer candidates. The body will also work toward creating a police officer eligibility list.

• Discussion and possible action on the Police Chief recruitment process
• Final oral exams for police officer candidates
• Creation of a Police Officer eligibility list

The Police and Fire Commission approved the minutes from its March 31, 2021 meeting. It discussed the police chief recruitment process but took no action. The commission held a closed session for final oral exams of police officer candidates, then created an eligibility list with three candidates. The meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m.

• Adopted the March 31, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Took no action on the police chief recruitment process.
• Moved into closed session for police officer oral interviews.
• Resumed open session after the closed interviews.
• Created a police officer eligibility list with three candidates.
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:00 p.m.

Board of Health

The Board of Health will conduct hearings regarding dangerous animal orders for two specific addresses. The body will also discuss COVID-19 response reports, meeting schedules, and the discontinuation of blood pressure clinics.

• Hearing on Dangerous Animal Order: 645 S. Huron St.
• Hearing on Dangerous Animal Order: 324 N. Sixth St.
• Discontinuation of blood pressure clinics
• Review of 2020 Annual Report
• Discussion on changing meeting times to accommodate video taping in Council Chambers

The Board of Health denied appeals for two dangerous animal orders, requiring the dogs to be removed from the city within 48 hours. The board also approved the March 15, 2021 meeting minutes, discontinued blood pressure clinics, and set new meeting dates for the second Monday of March, May, September, and November at 5:15 p.m.

• Denied appeal for dangerous animal order at 645 S. Huron St., ordering the dog removed from the city within 48 hours.
• Denied appeal for dangerous animal order at 324 N Sixth St., ordering the dog removed from the city within 48 hours.
• Approved the March 15, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Discontinued blood pressure clinics.
• Set Board of Health meetings for the 2nd Monday of March, May, September, and November at 5:15 p.m.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing a sub-grant from the Wisconsin Historical Society to fund the state and federal nomination of three private residences. The body is also discussing attendance at a virtual history and preservation conference in October 2021.

• Review of $12,000 sub-grant for nominations of 1218 Fox River DR, 815 Nicolet AV, and 1336 Ridgeway BL
• Consideration of the 15th annual 2021 Local History and Historic Preservation Conference (Oct 20-22, 2021)
• Approval of November 16, 2020 meeting minutes

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved a Memorandum of Agreement, Scope of Work, and Template for Consultant Contract from the Wisconsin Historical Society for a $12,000 sub-grant to nominate three private residences as state/federal historic sites. The agreement will be reviewed by City staff, submitted to the Wisconsin Historical Society, and then sent to the Common Council for final approval. The commission also discussed the 15th annual Local History and Historic Preservation Conference, with no action taken, and noted future agenda items regarding potential CLG sub-grants for other eligible properties.

• Approved Memorandum of Agreement and attachments A & B for $12,000 sub-grant (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of November 16, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• No action on 2021 Local History and Historic Preservation Conference
• Discussed future agenda items on CLG sub-grant for eligible properties

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will discuss the city's participation in the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance's Adopt-a-Launch program and the purchase of signage for the VFW Aquatic Facility. The board will also appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair person.

• Participation in Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance's Adopt-a-Launch Program
• Approval of Cabana and Dolphin Height signs for VFW Aquatic Facility for $499.90
• Appointment of Board Chair Person
• Appointment of Board Vice-Chair Person
• Discussion of VFW Tennis Court Refurbishment Project

The Board of Park Commissioners approved the minutes from May 20, 2021, and appointed Randy Soquet as chair and Ryan Jennings as vice-chair. They also approved a cabana and dolphin height sign for the VFW Aquatic Facility and the city's participation in the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance's Adopt-a-Launch program. The board discussed the VFW tennis court refurbishment project, noting no bids were received and staff will reissue the RFP for 2022.

• Approved minutes from May 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous).
• Appointed Randy Soquet as chairperson (unanimous).
• Appointed Ryan Jennings as vice-chairperson (unanimous).
• Approved cabana and dolphin height sign quote from Creative Sign (unanimous).
• Approved city's participation in Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance's Adopt-a-Launch program (unanimous).
• Discussed VFW tennis court refurbishment; no bids received, staff to reissue RFP for 2022.
• Discussed cabana rental change at VFW Pool; staff sent approval to council, approved.
• Discussed pool openings, arborist and recreation supervisor recruitment updates.

License Committee

The License Committee is considering a special permit for alcohol consumption on public ways for a music series and a permanent premises description change for La Vie Boheme. The body will also review Class A and Class B liquor license renewals for the period of July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022.

• Special permit for alcohol consumption on public ways for Definitely De Pere EastWest Music Series (June 25, July 23, August 27)
• Premises description change for La Vie Boheme to make a previous expansion permanent
• Class A license renewal for Trackside Fort, LLC (DBA Fairground BP) at 1605 Fort Howard Ave
• Class B license renewals for Baffidilucio, Cory’s Corner Bar & Grill, Eat30 Café, Strada Pizzeria, and Redesign & Consign
• Approval of June 1, 2021 meeting minutes

The License Committee unanimously approved a special permit for Definitely De Pere's EastWest Music Series, a premises change for La Vie Boheme, and all license renewals for July 2021-June 2022. Class B renewals were approved with contingencies for four applicants to provide additional information. The meeting minutes from June 1, 2021 were also approved.

• Approved minutes of June 1, 2021 meeting
• Approved special permit for Definitely De Pere's EastWest Music Series on June 25, July 23, August 27
• Approved premises description change for La Vie Boheme
• Approved Class A license renewals
• Approved Class B license renewals with contingencies for Baffidilucio, Eat30 Cafe, Strada Pizzeria, and ReDesign & Consign

Common Council

The Common Council will consider a conditional use permit for a property at 2077 Lawrence Drive. The body is also reviewing several service contracts, liquor license renewals, and public works projects including sidewalk installations.

• Public hearing for conditional use permit at 2077 Lawrence Drive (Parcel WD-1047)
• Agreement with Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. for sanitary sewer smoke testing
• Agreement with Suburban Wildlife Solutions, LLC for storm water detention pond trapping
• Proposed settlement of Cornerstone Pavers, LLC v. Relyco, Inc., Carew Concrete & Supply Co., Inc. and the City of De Pere
• Ordinance #21-13 amending municipal code regarding sidewalk cafe permits

The De Pere Common Council unanimously approved a conditional use permit for part of Parcel WD-1047 at 2077 Lawrence Drive, following a public hearing with no speakers. The council also approved several other items, including a proclamation renaming a city location in honor of former Mayor Michael J. Walsh, a Farmer's Market booth proposal, changes to seasonal/part-time employee wages, and a sidewalk installation project with an exception for one lot. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved conditional use permit for Parcel WD-1047 at 2077 Lawrence Drive (Resolution #21-63).
• Approved proclamation dedicating and renaming a city location in honor of former Mayor Michael J. Walsh.
• Approved Farmer's Market Booth Proposal from the Sustainability Commission.
• Approved changes to seasonal/part-time employee wages.
• Approved gap sidewalk installation project, with exception for Lot 42 of Pine Trail Crossing (2562 E. Scarlet Oak Cir).
• Approved waiver of public works fees for downtown special events (Farmer's Market, Art Walk, etc.).
• Approved inclusion of pedestrian and bike facilities in Southern Bridge Corridor design.
• Approved settlement in Cornerstone Pavers, LLC v. Relyco, Inc., et al. (Brown County Case No. 2017 CV 1034).

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will meet to elect a chairperson and vice chairperson. The body will discuss several sustainability initiatives, including a GIS project on paved surfaces and the 'No Mow May' program. Several items requiring City Council approval are on the agenda, including a clean energy resolution and a renewable energy work plan.

• Consideration of a Renewable Energy Work Plan (requires City Council approval)
• Consideration of a Clean Energy Resolution (requires City Council approval)
• Farmer's Market Booth Proposal (requires City Council approval)
• Discussion of GIS Project on Paved Surfaces
• Evaluation of the 'No Mow May' program for next year

The commission approved a renewable energy work plan to be presented to the internal sustainability team and then to Common Council if no changes are needed. It also voted 3-1 to send both drafts of a Clean Energy Resolution to the internal team for review, with a special meeting possible in July. Additionally, the commission approved a monthly booth at the Farmers Market and elected new officers.

• Approved March 9, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Alderperson Shana Defnet Ledvina as Chairperson (3-0)
• Elected Commissioner Rebecca McKean as Vice Chairperson (3-0)
• Approved Farmers Market booth proposal (unanimous)
• Approved renewable energy work plan to be presented to internal team and then Common Council if no comments (unanimous)
• Approved sending both drafts of Clean Energy Resolution to internal sustainability team for review (3-1)

Finance/Personnel Committee

The committee will discuss May 2021 overtime reports for police and fire departments. Members are considering pay grade increases for administrative assistants and wage changes for seasonal and part-time employees. The meeting includes a grievance appeal hearing by the police union.

• Award of grant preparation services to Vierbicher Associates, Inc. for CDBG Special Project Grant Program
• Purchase of Online SDS Program with KHA
• Reclassification of Office Assistants to Administrative Assistant with one pay grade increase
• Changes to seasonal and part-time employee wages
• Hearing on a police union appeal for a grievance denial

The Finance/Personnel Committee unanimously denied the police union's appeal of a grievance denial regarding Officer Giese's Performance Improvement Plan and removal from the SWAT team, finding no contract violation. The committee also approved several routine items, including grant preparation services, software purchases, and wage changes.

• Denied police union grievance appeal (unanimous)
• Approved $4,200 grant preparation services with Vierbicher Associates (unanimous)
• Approved $2,400/year online SDS program with KHA (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of office assistants to administrative assistant with pay grade increase (unanimous)
• Approved changes to seasonal/part-time employee wages (unanimous)
• Approved May 2021 fire department overtime and LifeQuest billing reports (unanimous)
• Approved May 2021 police overtime report (unanimous)
• Placed April 2021 investments and cash detail report on file (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss the project approach and timeline for installing sidewalks on 14 identified parcels. The body will also consider fee waivers for Definitely De Pere and a request regarding outdoor furniture storage for sidewalk cafes.

• Project approach and timeline for gap sidewalk installations at locations including Yahara Circle, Killarny Trail, Scarlet Oak Road, Diversity Drive, Lawrence Drive, and Kilrush Road
• Request from Definitely De Pere to waive Public Works fees
• Request to allow outdoor furniture for sidewalk cafes to be stored overnight in the City ROW
• Pedestrian and bike facilities for the Southern Bridge Corridor Design
• Award of proposals for sanitary sewer smoke testing and Project 21-21 Pond Trapping

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved ordinance amendments allowing sidewalk cafe permits to store outdoor furniture overnight in the City Right-of-Way, per staff recommendations. They also approved the gap sidewalk installation approach with an extension for Lot 42 of Pine Trail Crossing, waived Public Works fees for Definitely De Pere downtown events, and pursued pedestrian and bike facilities for the Southern Bridge Corridor Design. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved ordinance amendments for sidewalk cafe permits to store furniture overnight in City ROW (unanimous)
• Approved gap sidewalk installation approach, granting extension for Lot 42 of Pine Trail Crossing to June 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Waived Public Works fees for Definitely De Pere downtown special events (unanimous)
• Approved pursuing pedestrian and bike facilities for Southern Bridge Corridor Design (unanimous)
• Accepted proposal from Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. for sanitary sewer smoke testing (unanimous)
• Accepted proposal from Suburban Wildlife Solutions for pond trapping at $19,873.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Compliance Maintenance Annual Report for wastewater collection system (unanimous)
• Elected Alderperson Raasch as vice-chairperson (unanimous)

License Committee

The License Committee will consider a special permit for alcohol consumption on public ways during the Downtown De Pere Farmers Market. The body will also review Class A and Class B liquor license renewal applications for the period of July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022.

• Special permit request from Definitely De Pere for alcohol consumption at the Farmers Market on George Street (June 17 - September 23)
• Renewal applications for Class A Fermented Malt Beverage & Intoxicating Liquor Licenses
• Renewal applications for Class B Fermented Malt Beverage & Intoxicating Liquor Licenses

The License Committee unanimously approved a special permit allowing Definitely De Pere to serve alcohol at the Farmers Market on specified Thursdays from June 17 to September 23, 2021. It also approved all Class A and Class B fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license renewals for the July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 period. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no public comments or future agenda items.

• Approved special permit for alcohol consumption at Farmers Market (unanimous)
• Approved Class A fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved Class B fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license renewals (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider the vacation of public right-of-ways at Profit Place and Commerce Drive. The body will also review funding for the East/West Music Series and various park donations.

• Public hearing on discontinuance of thoroughfare at 2000 Blk of Profit Place
• Public hearing on discontinuance of thoroughfare at 1800 Blk of Commerce Drive
• Request for $10,000 funding for the 2021 East/West Music Series
• Acceptance of a $3,500 grant from Wal*Mart Foundation for parks
• Proposed change to cabana rental fees at VFW Aquatic Facility

The De Pere Common Council tabled two requests to vacate public thoroughfares (at the 2000 block of Profit Place and the 1800 block of Commerce Drive) for at least six months, pending further review. The council also approved several items including a 2-lot certified survey map, memorial funding, multiple park donations, a cabana rental fee change, $10,000 for the East/West Music Series, a special alcohol permit for the Farmers Market, liquor license renewals, and termination of the reopening city facilities plan.

• Tabled road vacation at 2000 block Profit Place (unanimous)
• Tabled road vacation at 1800 block Commerce Drive (unanimous)
• Approved extraterritorial 2-lot certified survey map at 2500 Oak Ridge CI (unanimous)
• Approved memorial options and funding for Jerry Hasenberg Jr. (unanimous)
• Accepted $3,500 grant from Wal*Mart Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 for East/West Music Series (unanimous)
• Approved special alcohol permit for Farmers Market (7-1)
• Approved termination of reopening city facilities plan (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will review variance requests for residential properties on Virginia Drive and Colleen Lane. The requests involve expanding driveways and a garage addition that would deviate from city setback and width requirements.

• Variance request for 831 Virginia DR to allow a 15’ corner side yard setback instead of 30’
• Variance request for 831 Virginia DR to expand driveway width to ~27’ instead of 25’
• Variance request for 230 Colleen LN to allow a 16’ corner side yard setback instead of 30’ for a garage and driveway expansion
• Variance request for 230 Colleen LN to expand driveway width to 32’ instead of 25’
• Approval of December 21, 2020 meeting minutes

The De Pere Board of Appeals denied two variance requests for a driveway expansion at 831 Virginia Dr because the application was incomplete and the petitioners were absent. The board then approved two variance requests for an attached garage and driveway expansion at 230 Colleen Ln, which included a reduced corner side yard setback and a wider driveway, after the petitioner provided required information and neighbor signatures.

• Denied variance to expand driveway with 15' corner side yard setback at 831 Virginia Dr (unanimous)
• Denied variance to widen driveway to ~27' at 831 Virginia Dr (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 16' corner side yard setback for garage/driveway expansion at 230 Colleen Ln (unanimous)
• Approved variance to widen driveway to 32' at 230 Colleen Ln (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 21, 2020 meeting (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission is reviewing a proposed amendment to the 2010 Comprehensive Plan to change land use from business park and recreation to a mix of residential and business park. The body will also consider a daycare permit and a site plan for an exhaust stack height increase.

• Proposed land use change for parcels between 1800-2000 blocks of Lawrence Dr to allow residential and multi-family use
• Conditional Use Permit application for a day care center at 2077 Lawrence Drive
• Site plan request to increase exhaust stack height from ~78’ to ~90’ at 805 S Sixth ST
• Proposed 2 lot certified survey map at 2500 Oak Ridge CI in the Town of Ledgeview
• Discussion of scheduling special meetings for the Zoning Code Update

The De Pere Plan Commission unanimously approved a comprehensive plan amendment to change the future land use map for 80 acres near Lawrence Drive from business park and parks/recreation to a mix of business park, neighborhood residential, and multi-family residential, allowing for a future mixed-use development. They also approved a 2-lot certified survey map in the Town of Ledgeview, a site plan to increase an exhaust stack height at 805 S Sixth St, and a conditional use permit for a day care center at 2077 Lawrence Drive. Discussions on future land uses for business parks and scheduling zoning code update meetings were held without formal action.

• Approved comprehensive plan amendment for mixed-use land use (unanimous)
• Approved extraterritorial 2-lot certified survey map at 2500 Oak Ridge CI (unanimous)
• Approved site plan to increase exhaust stack height to 90 ft at 805 S Sixth St (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for day care center at 2077 Lawrence Drive (unanimous)
• Discussed future land uses of business parks; decided to hold off on multi-family for now
• Discussed scheduling special meetings for zoning code update; decided on Wednesdays at 6 pm starting in July

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will review several donations for park equipment and event entertainment. The board will also consider a consultant agreement for the Voyageur Breakwall Study and discuss trail extensions.

• Acceptance of a $3,500 Wal*Mart Foundation grant for VFW Aquatic Facility and Community Center furnishings
• Acceptance of a $1,000 donation from De Pere Optimist Club for Beer Garden entertainment
• Acceptance of a $1,500 donation from Immel Construction for Beer Gardens
• Approval of a request from De Pere Girls Softball for fence cap and signage at Optimist Park
• Agreement with a consultant for the Voyageur Breakwall Study

The Board of Park Commissioners unanimously approved several donations and grants, including a $3,500 Walmart Foundation grant, a $1,000 donation from the De Pere Optimist Club, a $1,500 donation from Immel Construction for Beer Gardens, and tree donations from WPS, Green Bay Packers, WDNR, Green Bay Packaging, Essity, and American Transmission Company. They also approved a request from De Pere Girls Softball to install fence caps and signage at Optimist Park, and approved forwarding a consultant agreement for the Voyageur Park breakwall study to the City Council for approval. No public comments were made, and all votes were unanimous.

• Approved April 15, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted $3,500 Walmart Foundation grant (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,000 De Pere Optimist Club donation (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,500 Immel Construction donation for Beer Gardens (unanimous)
• Approved De Pere Girls Softball fence cap and signage installation at Optimist Park (unanimous)
• Accepted $400 WPS tree donation (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,800 tree donation from Green Bay Packers, WDNR, Green Bay Packaging, Essity (unanimous)
• Approved consultant agreement for Voyageur Park breakwall study to forward to Council (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will meet for a special session to conduct a 2021 Municipal Services Prioritization study. No other legislative actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• 2021 Municipal Services Prioritization Study Session

The provided record contains no substantive decisions. The minutes for the De Pere Common Council meeting of May 19, 2021, have not been published, and the text only shows a login portal with a notice that the minutes are unavailable.

License Committee

The License Committee is reviewing renewal applications for various alcohol beverage licenses for the July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, period. The body will also discuss reinstating a fee credit for applicants who submit renewal paperwork early.

• Alcohol license application for ReDesign & Consign, LLC at 662A George St.
• Renewal applications for Class A and Class B fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor licenses
• Discussion on reinstating an early renewal fee credit, previously set at $5.00
• Review of current license fees ranging from $55 for Operator Licenses to $625 for Class A Beer

The License Committee approved a new Class B liquor license for ReDesign & Consign, LLC and unanimously approved all renewal applications for the 2021-2022 licensing period. A proposal to offer fee credits for early renewals was referred back to staff for drafting a resolution.

• Approved minutes of May 4 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Class B liquor license for ReDesign & Consign, LLC at 662A George St (unanimous)
• Approved all Class A and B license renewals for 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Referred fee credit proposal for early renewals to staff (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will meet to discuss public works contracts, city insurance, and police department recruitment. The body is also reviewing liquor license applications and several resolutions regarding municipal service and downtown planning.

• Contract 21-07 for curb repair and street resurfacing with MCC, Inc. for $815,956.00
• Donation of $10,000 from Konrad and Jesse Jossart for the James Street Project
• Donation of $1,200 from the Hutchins Family for police body cameras
• Liquor license application for ReDesign & Consign, LLC at 662A George St.
• Agreement with SmithGroup, Inc. for Comprehensive Plan Update, West Downtown Vision Plan, and Downtown Parking Study

The Common Council denied a request to extend additional emergency leave time for COVID-19-related absences, voting 6-2. The council also approved a $815,956 street resurfacing contract, accepted donations for police body cameras and the James Street Project, and denied installation of flashing beacons at three locations. Several resolutions were adopted, including for consulting services and a water contract amendment, while a property conveyance agreement was referred back to staff.

• Denied additional COVID-19 emergency leave time (6-2)
• Approved $815,956 curb repair and street resurfacing contract to MCC, Inc. (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,200 donation from Hutchins Family for police body cameras (unanimous)
• Accepted $10,000 donation from Jossart Brothers for James Street Project (unanimous)
• Denied installation of Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons at Chicago/O'Hearn, Chicago/Crestview, Main/7th (6-2)
• Approved liquor license for ReDesign & Consign, LLC (unanimous)
• Referred property conveyance agreement with Scannell Development back to staff (unanimous)
• Rejected both bids for official newspaper contract and re-advertised (unanimous)

Finance/Personnel Committee

The committee will consider several land and development agreements, including a purchase with Scannell Development Company III, Inc. and a redevelopment project at 805 George Street. Other agenda items include the use of a recruiting company for a new Police Chief and updates to the municipal code regarding special event permits.

• Proposed purchase/sale terms with Scannell Development Company III, Inc. for lands at the southern end of American Blvd (TID No. 12)
• Proposed development agreement with Office Harmony LLC for 805 George Street (TID No. 7)
• Acceptance of a $1,200 donation from the Hutchins Family for police body cameras
• Proposed amendment to Municipal Code 106-6 regarding special event permit cancellations
• Consideration of a recruiting company for the Police Chief recruitment

The Finance/Personnel Committee unanimously approved all agenda items, including a land exchange with Scannell Development, a $90,000 grant for Office Harmony's redevelopment of 805 George Street, and use of a recruiting firm for the police chief search. It also denied additional COVID-19 emergency leave for city employees, citing available sick leave. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved minutes of April 13, 2021 (unanimous)
• Elected Amy Chandik Kundinger as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Accepted April 2021 fire and police overtime reports (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,200 donation from Hutchins Family for police body cameras (unanimous)
• Approved memorial options and funding for Jerry Hasenberg, Jr. (unanimous)
• Approved De Pere Health Consolidated Contract No. 47645-1 (unanimous)
• Approved land exchange with Scannell Development for 1.984 acres in TID No. 12 (unanimous)
• Approved $90,000 grant to Office Harmony for 805 George Street redevelopment (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is meeting to discuss infrastructure improvements and safety installations. Several items on the agenda, including contract awards and safety beacons, will require final City Council approval.

• Installation of Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons on Main Avenue at Seventh Street
• Installation of Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons on Chicago Street at O'Hearn Lane and Crestview Lane
• Awarding Design Services for Municipal Service Center Expansion
• Award of Contract 21-07 for Curb Repair and Street Resurfacing
• City funding for flag replacements on Webster Avenue

The Board of Public Works denied installation of Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons at two locations, approved the 2021 sidewalk repair order, awarded design services for the Municipal Service Center expansion, and approved a curb repair and street resurfacing contract. All decisions were made with votes as recorded, and items with an asterisk require City Council approval.

• Denied RRFB installation on Main Avenue at Seventh Street (unanimous)
• Denied RRFB installation on Chicago Street at O'Hearn Lane and Crestview Lane (4-1, Hansen no)
• Approved 2021 Sidewalk Repair Order and Special Charges (unanimous)
• Awarded design services for Municipal Service Center Expansion to SEH Inc. for $265,000 (unanimous)
• Awarded Contract 21-07 Curb Repair and Street Resurfacing to MCC, Inc. for $815,956 (unanimous)
• Approved city funding for flag replacements on Webster Avenue in future budgets (4-0-1, Hansen abstained)
• Discussed city entrance signs; agreed to trial solar lights at Hwy 57 in 2021 budget

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to review property assessment objections and elect its leadership. The body will hear reports from the Clerk and Assessor and deliberate on specific property disputes.

• Objection review for 813 Morning Glory Ln.
• Objection review for Wal-Mart at 1415 Lawrence Dr.
• Objection review for Bigelow Properties: 2105 Ryan Rd, 2100 S. Broadway, 1746 Burgoyne Ct, 2100 Samantha St, 1020 S. Erie St, and 1024 St. Erie St.
• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Approval of June 10, 2020 meeting minutes

The minutes for the De Pere Board of Review meeting on May 6, 2021, have not been published. The available record contains only a sign-in portal and a notice that the minutes are unavailable, so no substantive decisions or actions are recorded.

License Committee

The License Committee is meeting to elect its Chair and Vice Chair and review liquor license renewals for the period of July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. The committee will also consider a new license application for Trackside Fort, LLC.

• New Class 'A' Fermented Malt Beverage and 'Class A' Intoxicating Liquor License application for Trackside Fort, LLC (DBA Trackside BP) at 1605 Fort Howard Av.
• Renewal applications for Class 'A' Fermented Malt Beverage Licenses
• Renewal applications for Class 'A' Fermented Malt Beverage & 'Class A' Intoxicating Liquor Licenses
• Renewal applications for Class 'B' Fermented Malt Beverage Licenses
• Renewal applications for Class 'B' Fermented Malt Beverage & 'Class B' Intoxicating Liquor Licenses

The License Committee unanimously approved a new Class A fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license for Trackside Fort, LLC (DBA Trackside BP) at 1605 Fort Howard Av. It also unanimously approved all renewal applications for the July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 licensing period, covering various license types. The committee elected Dan Carpenter as Chair and Mike Eserkaln as Vice Chair, and approved the prior meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of April 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Elected Dan Carpenter as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Mike Eserkaln as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved new Class A license for Trackside Fort, LLC (Trackside BP) (unanimous)
• Approved Class A fermented malt beverage license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved Class A fermented malt beverage & intoxicating liquor license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved Class B fermented malt beverage license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved Class B fermented malt beverage & intoxicating liquor license renewals (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will conduct public hearings regarding a rezoning request at 525 N Tenth St and amendments to minimum lot size requirements for yards near George St. The body will also consider liquor license applications and several municipal code ordinances.

• Public hearing: Rezoning 525 N Tenth St from R-3 to R-4
• Public hearing: Removing special minimum yard requirements for yards abutting George St
• Acceptance of $450 donation for a disc golf practice basket at Legion Park
• Acceptance of $2,500 donation to the Recreation Scholarship Fund
• Liquor license application for Trackside Fort, LLC at 1605 Fort Howard Av

The Common Council adopted Resolution #21-55 to terminate the public health emergency, with an amendment setting the termination date as May 10, 2021. The vote was 7 to 1, with Alderperson Hansen voting no. The council also unanimously approved rezoning a property at 525 N Tenth St for senior housing, amended zoning setback rules on George St, and accepted donations for a disc golf basket and recreation scholarships.

• Adopted Resolution #21-55 terminating the public health emergency, effective May 10, 2021 (7-1)
• Adopted Ordinance #21-08 rezoning 525 N Tenth St from R-3 to R-4 for senior housing (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #21-09 removing special yard requirements on George St (unanimous)
• Accepted $450 donation for a disc golf practice basket at Legion Park (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,500 donation to the Recreation Scholarship Fund (unanimous)
• Approved a 3-lot and 1-outlot certified survey map at 2400-2500 BLK American Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for Trackside BP and all license renewals (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #21-53 for reciprocal parking lot use at Voyageur Lot (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission is considering a certified survey map for future business park development and updates to municipal codes regarding zoning and condominium conversions. The body will also review a site plan for a new building and a contract for city planning updates.

• Proposed 3 lot and 1 outlot certified survey map at 2400-2500 BLK American BL
• Proposed site plan for a 4,025 SF building at 805 George ST
• Proposed amendment to Municipal Code Section 14-11 to remove special minimum yard requirements for yards adjacent to George ST
• Proposed amendment to Municipal Code Section 46-13 regarding condominium development review and fees
• Award of contract to SmithGroup for Comprehensive Plan Update and West Downtown Vision Plan

The Plan Commission unanimously approved a certified survey map for a 3-lot and 1-outlot division at the 2400-2500 block of American Boulevard, including right-of-way dedication for future business park development. They also approved amendments to zoning and platting codes, a site plan for a new office building at 805 George Street, and awarded a contract to SmithGroup for the Comprehensive Plan Update and West Downtown Vision Plan. All decisions were unanimous, with Commissioner Grant Schilling excused.

• Approved CSM for 2400-2500 BLK American Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Municipal Code 14-11 removing special yard requirements on George St (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 4,025 SF building at 805 George St (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Municipal Code 46-13 for condominium review and fees (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to SmithGroup for Comprehensive Plan Update and West Downtown Vision Plan (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will review several high-value public works contracts for sewer, water, and street projects. The body will also discuss COVID-19 face covering ordinances and the city's facilities reopening plan.

• Contract 21-02 for Erie Street Reconstruction and Utility Relay to Jossart Brothers, Inc. for $1,417,716.50
• Contract 21-01 for Sewer and Water Relay and Street Resurfacing to Dorner, Inc. for $1,411,405.70
• Contract 21-13 for Crackfilling and Seal Coating to Asphalt Seal & Repair, Inc. for $135,755.00
• Proposed plat for East Side Industrial Park Fourth Addition at 600 BLK Rockland RD
• Ordinance #21-06 regarding a repeal date for required face coverings (second reading)

The Common Council adopted Ordinance #21-06, which amends the city's face covering requirement by setting a repeal date, passing 6-2. The council also approved multiple public works contracts, including sewer and water relay and street resurfacing projects, and adopted resolutions on telephonic meeting attendance, a small business loan program extension, and a facilities reopening plan. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance #21-06 setting repeal date for face covering requirement (6-2)
• Approved Contract 21-01 Sewer and Water Relay and Street Resurfacing to Dorner, Inc. for $1,411,405.70 (7-0)
• Approved Contract 21-02 Erie Street Reconstruction and Utility Relay to Jossart Brothers, Inc. for $1,417,716.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Contract 21-13 Crackfilling and Seal Coating to Asphalt Seal & Repair, Inc. for $135,755.00 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #21-07 on telephonic meeting attendance (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #21-40 extending Small Business Pandemic Response Loan Program (unanimous)
• Approved Phase Two of City Facilities Reopening Plan effective May 10, 2021 (unanimous)
• Elected Alderperson Hansen as President of the Common Council (5-3)

License Committee

The License Committee will meet to discuss applications for premises description changes. Two specific business locations are listed for review.

• Premises description change application for Caliente, Inc. (DBA Caliente) at 623 George Street
• Premises description change application for Nostracremona, LLC (DBA Strada Pizzeria) at 109 N. Broadway

The License Committee unanimously approved two premises description changes: one for Caliente, Inc. DBA Caliente at 623 George Street, and one for Nostracremona, LLC DBA Strada Pizzeria at 109 N. Broadway. The minutes of the March 16, 2021 meeting were also approved unanimously. No public comments or future agenda items were discussed.

• Approved minutes of March 16, 2021 License Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Approved premises description change for Caliente, Inc., DBA Caliente, 623 George Street (unanimous)
• Approved premises description change for Nostracremona, LLC, DBA Strada Pizzeria, 109 N. Broadway (unanimous)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will discuss a request to remove a tree at 525 Fulton Street and review several donations for recreation and park facilities. The board will also consider a parking lot reciprocal use agreement and a contractor for tree services.

• Request to remove a tree in a public area at 525 Fulton Street
• $2,500 donation from Greta Johnson to the Recreation Scholarship Fund
• $200 donation from De Pere Area Men's Club for Easter Egg Hunt
• Donation from Joe Wollin and Family for a Disc Golf Practice Basket at Legion Park
• Approval of Voyaguer Parking Lot Reciprocal Use Agreement

The De Pere Board of Park Commissioners voted unanimously to reject a homeowner's request to remove a healthy tree at 525 Fulton Street, agreeing with the city forester that the tree is not the cause of sewer issues. The board also accepted several donations, including $200 for an Easter Egg Hunt, a disc golf practice basket, and $2,500 for a recreation scholarship fund, and approved a parking lot agreement and the 2020 annual report. Additionally, they approved using a contractor for emergency tree services following a workplace fatality.

• Rejected tree removal request at 525 Fulton Street (unanimous)
• Accepted $200 donation from De Pere Area Men's Club for Easter Egg Hunt (unanimous)
• Accepted disc golf practice basket donation from Joe Wollin and family (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,500 donation from Greta Johnson to Recreation Scholarship Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Voyageur Parking Lot Reciprocal Use Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 Community Center & Recreation Annual Report (unanimous)
• Approved use of contractor for emergency tree services (unanimous)

Finance/Personnel Committee

The Finance/Personnel Committee will discuss 2020 budget items carried forward to 2021 and preliminary 2021 borrowing. The body will also consider a new Alternative Work Arrangement Policy and a donation for the James Street project.

• Acceptance of $10,000 donation from Jossart Brothers, Inc. for the James Street project
• Approval of Enterprise License Agreement with ArchiveSocial for social media and website archiving
• Consideration of Alternative Work Arrangement Policy
• Review of 2020 budget items carried forward to 2021
• Approval of preliminary 2021 borrowing

The Finance/Personnel Committee unanimously approved a preliminary 2021 borrowing plan totaling $12.2 million, which will be refined and forwarded to the Common Council. The committee also approved a permanent Alternative Work Arrangement Policy, a $10,000 donation for the James Street project, and several routine reports and agreements.

• Approved preliminary 2021 borrowing plan of $12.2 million (unanimous)
• Adopted permanent Alternative Work Arrangement Policy (unanimous)
• Accepted $10,000 donation from Jossart Brothers for James Street water wall (unanimous)
• Approved Enterprise License Agreement with ArchiveSocial (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 budget items carried forward to 2021 totaling ~$446,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted March 2021 Fire Department Overtime and LifeQuest Billing Reports (unanimous)
• Adopted March 2021 Police Overtime Report (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 9, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers will meet to conduct the official canvass of the April 6, 2021 Spring General Election. This process verifies the vote totals from the election.

• Canvass of the April 6, 2021 Spring General Election

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is holding a public hearing and considering a final resolution to levy special assessments for storm sewer mains and laterals. These improvements affect N. Winnebago Street, N. Erie Street, and James Street. The board is also reviewing several construction contract awards and city engineering recommendations.

• Resolution #21-01: Special assessments for storm sewers (Residential: $1,739.52 lateral / $498.10 main)
• Contract 21-01: Sewer and Water Relay and Street Resurfacing
• Contract 21-02: Erie Street Reconstruction and Utility Relay
• Contract 21-13: Crackfilling and Seal Coating
• RFP 21-19: Mudjacking and RFP 21-19A: Sidewalk Grinding

The Board of Public Works approved several construction contracts, including a $1.41M sewer and water relay and street resurfacing contract with Dorner, Inc., and a $1.42M Erie Street reconstruction contract with Jossart Brothers, Inc. The board also approved a final resolution for storm sewer special assessments, a wayfinding and pedestrian node plan, and a requirement for private water system inspections. All votes were unanimous, with Alderperson Raasch excused.

• Approved final resolution for storm sewer special assessments (unanimous)
• Approved wayfinding and pedestrian node plan (unanimous)
• Approved requirement for private water system inspection and maintenance (unanimous)
• Awarded Contract 21-01 to Dorner, Inc. for $1,411,405.70 (unanimous)
• Awarded Contract 21-02 to Jossart Brothers, Inc. for $1,417,716.50 (unanimous)
• Awarded Contract 21-13 to Asphalt Seal & Repair, Inc. for $135,755.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded RFP 21-19 to Badger Concrete Lifting for $8,800 (unanimous)
• Awarded RFP 21-19A to Universal Concrete Grinding, LLC for $15,769.20 (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss funding and design for a multi-use building at Voyageur Park, including a goal to raise $700,000. The body will also consider ordinances regarding park bans and the repeal of face-covering requirements.

• Proposed $500,000 City funding commitment for Voyageur Park multi-use building
• Acceptance of $3,901.25 donations each from VFW Post 2113, Ryan Funeral Home, and ISC Insurance for VFW Memorial
• Ordinance #21-06 to repeal face covering requirements
• Ordinance #21-05 creating a Parks Ban and Appeals section in the Municipal Code
• Resolution #21-42 to ratify contract with De Pere Police Benevolent Association

The Common Council approved an ordinance to repeal the city's face covering requirement, amending it to expire on May 5, 2021, with a 7-1 vote. The council also approved several park-related items, including accepting donations for the VFW Memorial, funding a multi-use building at Voyageur Park, and adopting a park ban policy. Two items were tabled: the telephonic meeting attendance ordinance and the small business pandemic response loan program extension.

• Approved ordinance #21-06 repealing mask mandate with May 5 sunset (7-1)
• Accepted $3,901.25 donations from VFW Post 2113, Ryan Funeral Home, ISC Insurance for VFW Memorial (unanimous)
• Approved $3,901.25 city funding for VFW Memorial from Pool Referendum Funding (unanimous)
• Approved pursuing multi-purpose building design at Voyageur Park (unanimous)
• Approved mayor appointing ad hoc fundraising committee to raise at least $700,000 for Voyageur Park building (unanimous)
• Approved committing city to fund not more than $500,000 for Voyageur Park building (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance #21-05 creating Parks Ban and Appeals section (unanimous)
• Adopted No Mow May resolution (6-1)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to discuss the appointment of a new police officer. The body is also reviewing minutes from the February 17, 2021, meeting.

• Confirmation of Kyle Phillips for the position of police officer, contingent on medical and psychological exams

The Police and Fire Commission approved the minutes from the February 17, 2021 meeting and, after a closed session, appointed Kyle Phillips to the position of Police Officer, effective May 24, 2021. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 a.m. No future agenda items were discussed.

• Adopted the minutes of the February 17, 2021 meeting unanimously.
• Moved into closed session to discuss employment of a public person, then reconvened in open session.
• Appointed Kyle Phillips to the position of Police Officer, effective May 24, 2021.
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:25 a.m.

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will review and vote on the boundaries and project plan for Tax Incremental Financing (TID) District No. 17. This mixed-use district in the East Industrial Park is intended to facilitate the extension of Commerce Drive and a large manufacturing facility.

• Review of Proposed Boundaries and Project Plan for TID No. 17
• Approval of Common Council Resolution #21-34 regarding TID No. 17
• Approval of Joint Review Board Resolution #JRB 21-01 regarding TID No. 17
• Project costs for the district are listed as $7,244,486
• Non-project costs for the district are listed as $5,000,000

The Joint Review Board unanimously approved the boundaries and project plan for Tax Incremental Financing District No. 17 in the East Industrial Park, which will support a proposed 350,000-square-foot manufacturing development with a projected cost of $19 million. The board also adopted a related resolution and approved the previous meeting's minutes. No public comments were made, and no action was taken on the TID review item itself.

• Approved minutes of February 16, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Common Council Resolution #21-34 establishing TID No. 17 boundaries and project plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Joint Review Board Resolution #JRB 21-01 establishing TID No. 17 boundaries and project plan (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The De Pere Plan Commission will review several development requests, including a rezoning for a senior apartment building, two large commercial site plans, and multiple condominium and plat approvals. The meeting also includes routine items like approving previous minutes and public comments.

• Rezone 525 N Tenth ST from R-3 to R-4 for a 55-unit senior apartment building
• Site plan for 48,461 SF addition connecting buildings at 1415 Fortune AV and 2020 American BL
• Site plan for 363,493 SF (8.34 acres) addition at 2275 American BL
• Site plan for new 352,897 SF (8.1 acres) building at 2020 Commercial DR
• Preliminary and final plat for 7-lot East Side Industrial Park Fourth Addition at 600 BLK Rockland RD

The De Pere Plan Commission unanimously approved all eight agenda items, including a condominium plat, a rezoning for a senior apartment conversion, two large industrial site plans, two right-of-way vacations, an industrial park plat, and a new building site plan. All decisions were forwarded to the Common Council for final action where required.

• Approved 1040-1042 S Seventh St condominium plat, forwarded to Common Council (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 525 N Tenth St from R-3 to R-4 for senior apartment conversion (unanimous)
• Approved 48,461 SF building addition site plan at 1415 Fortune Ave (unanimous)
• Approved 363,493 SF building addition site plan at 2275 American Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way vacation at 2000 block of Profit Pl (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way vacation at 1800 block of Commerce Dr (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary/final plat of East Side Industrial Park Fourth Addition (unanimous)
• Approved 352,897 SF new building site plan at 2020 Commercial Dr (unanimous)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will discuss the long-term capital improvement plan and a proposed park ban policy. The board is also reviewing a bait and tackle vending permit for Voyageur Park and funding for a VFW memorial.

• Proposed 2022-2028 Capital Improvement Plan
• Proposed Park Ban Policy
• Vending permit for bait and tackle at Voyageur Park
• VFW Memorial sponsors and additional funding
• Sponsorship of Holiday Light Event in Voyageur Park

The Board of Park Commissioners unanimously approved a new park ban policy and appeal process, a redesigned VFW Memorial with option A artwork and three sponsors, a vending permit for Bait and Tackle at Voyageur Park, a holiday lighting event sponsored by Fox Communities Credit Union, a recommendation to not clear snow from the East River Trail, a recommendation to pursue the original design of the Voyageur multi-use facility with up to $500,000 in city funding, and the 2022-2028 Capital Improvement Plan. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved the February 18, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Approved the proposed park ban policy and appeal process.
• Approved the VFW Memorial redesign with option A artwork, donations from three sponsors, and city funding of $3,901.25 from pool referendum funding.
• Approved a vending permit for Bait and Tackle at Voyageur Park.
• Approved a holiday lighting event at Voyageur Park with Fox Communities Credit Union as four-year sponsor.
• Approved staff recommendation to not clear snow from the East River Trail in winter.
• Recommended to City Council to pursue the original design of the Voyageur multi-use facility with up to $500,000 city funding and a fundraising committee.
• Approved the 2022-2028 Capital Improvement Plan with proposed changes.

License Committee

The License Committee will meet to discuss a liquor license application for a business on Main Ave. The committee will also review and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Application for Class 'A' Fermented Malt Beverage and Class 'A' Intoxicating Liquor License for Saeva Johnson Liquor, LLC (DBA The Wine Cellar) at 813 Main Ave.

The License Committee approved the minutes from the March 2, 2021 meeting and unanimously approved a Class 'A' fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license for Saeva Johnson Liquor, LLC (DBA The Wine Cellar) at 813 Main Ave. No other substantive items were discussed.

• Approved minutes of March 2, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Class A liquor license for The Wine Cellar, 813 Main Ave (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will review several public works contracts and resolutions regarding property agreements. The body is also considering the termination of the city's public health emergency declaration and revisions to the facilities reopening plan.

• Contract 21-03 for sewer lining with Michels Pipe Services for $422,301.00
• Contract 21-15 for sewer televising with Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC for $40,634.94
• Contract 21-20 for Commerce Drive concrete paving with Sommers Construction Company, Inc for $93,947.50
• Resolution #21-34 to establish boundaries and project plan for Tax Incremental Financing District No. 17
• Request to use $10,000 and $25,000 from Stadium Tax allocations for light pole banners and a sculpture walk

The Common Council approved an amended facilities reopening plan setting outdoor recreational facility capacity at 200 people per field for both phases, effective April 15, 2021. The council also approved several contracts, including sewer lining and paving, and adopted resolutions for a new TIF district and property agreements. A motion to terminate the city's public health emergency declaration was defeated 2-6.

• Approved amended facilities reopening plan with 200-person capacity for sports fields (unanimous)
• Defeated resolution to terminate public health emergency (2-6)
• Approved health plan budget adjustments for three premium holiday months (unanimous)
• Approved $422,301 sewer lining contract to Michels Pipe Services (unanimous)
• Approved $40,634.94 sewer televising contract to Green Bay Pipe & TV (unanimous)
• Approved $93,947.50 Commerce Drive concrete paving contract to Sommers Construction (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution establishing TIF District No. 17 (unanimous)
• Approved liquor licenses for The Wine Cellar at 813 Main Ave (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to discuss the city's COVID-19 response, the Agent Program, and communicable disease reports. The body is also reviewing several grants awarded to the Health Department by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

• DPH Contract No.43561-6: $4,294 for prevention funding
• DPH Contract No.43561-5: $258,632 in CARES Act funding for COVID-19
• DPH Contract No.43561-4 (awardance discussed)
• 2021 DPH Consolidated Contract No.47645 (awardance discussed)
• Postponement of the 2021 review of policies, procedures, and Annual Report

The Board of Health unanimously approved the January 18, 2021 meeting minutes. The board received a detailed update on the local COVID-19 response, including vaccination progress, case trends, and grant funding. No other formal decisions were made; several items, including a review of policies and the annual report, were postponed.

• Approved the January 18, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Postponed the 2021 review of policies and procedures until May.
• Postponed the Annual Report due to COVID-19 response efforts.

Sustainability Commission

The De Pere Sustainability Commission will consider approving its December 2020 meeting minutes, discuss a possible solar energy video tutorial and group buy program, and continue work on a renewable energy work plan. The meeting is held electronically due to the public health emergency.

• Approval of December 8, 2020 meeting minutes
• Discussion of video tutorial about solar energy and possible group buy program
• Discussion of renewable energy work plan, including baseline energy use data from WPS

The Sustainability Commission approved the minutes from its December 8, 2020 meeting unanimously. The commission discussed a proposed solar energy video tutorial and possible group buy program, and also discussed the renewable energy work plan, but took no action on either item. Staff were asked to research permitting and legal implications for the solar program.

• Approved the December 8, 2020 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Discussed solar energy video tutorial and group buy program; no action taken.
• Discussed renewable energy work plan; no action taken.

Finance/Personnel Committee

The Finance/Personnel Committee will consider several financial and personnel items, including overtime reports, health plan budget adjustments, and multiple Department of Public Health contracts. A key item is a revised purchase, sale, and development agreement with Howard Immel, Inc. for a proposed development in the East Business Park, which requires City Council approval. The committee will also review a third amendment to the Irwin School development agreement and the city's January 2021 investment and cash details.

• Revised Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement with Howard Immel, Inc. for parcels in East Business Park (ED-2382, ED-D43-1, ED-F0083, portions of ED-2381, ED-F0080, ED-F0082)
• Third Amendment to Development Agreement with Irwin School Development, LLC for former Irwin School property redevelopment
• Health Plan Budget Adjustments
• 2021 DPH Consolidated Contract No. 47645
• DPH Contracts #43561-4, #43561-5, #43561-6 to Health Department

The Finance/Personnel Committee unanimously approved a three-month premium holiday for employees to reduce the health fund surplus, along with a 15% premium reduction and cost-share shift for 2022. It also approved revised terms for a development with Howard Immel, Inc. for a 350,000-square-foot facility in the East Business Park, and a third amendment to the Irwin School development agreement. Several contracts with the Department of Health Services were accepted, and the February police and fire overtime reports were adopted.

• Approved the February 9, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Adopted the February 2021 Police Overtime Report unanimously.
• Adopted the Fire Department Overtime and LifeQuest Billing Reports for February 2021 unanimously.
• Approved health plan budget adjustments, including a three-month premium holiday and future 15% premium reduction, unanimously.
• Approved DPH Consolidated Contract No.47645 unanimously.
• Approved DPH Contract #43561-4 to the Health Department unanimously.
• Accepted DPH Contract No.43561-5 to the Health Department unanimously.
• Approved revised purchase, sale, and development agreement terms with Howard Immel, Inc. for the East Business Park development unanimously.

Board of Public Works

The De Pere Board of Public Works will meet electronically to consider several items, including an AT&T lease for the Merrill Water Tower, requests from Definitely De Pere to use excess stadium tax funds for downtown banners and a sculpture walk, a preliminary resolution for storm sewer special assessments, and multiple construction contracts. The board will also discuss a request for underground power in existing neighborhoods. Most items require City Council approval.

• AT&T 1st Amendment Lease Agreement for Merrill Water Tower
• Definitely De Pere requests for downtown light pole banners and Sculpture Walk using excess Stadium Tax funds
• Preliminary Resolution for Special Assessments for Storm Sewer Main and/or Laterals
• Award of Contract 21-03 Sewer Lining, 21-15 Sewer Televising, 21-20 Commerce Drive Concrete Paving
• 2020 Draft Annual Report for DNR MS4 General Permit

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved a preliminary resolution for special assessments for storm sewer work, set a public hearing for April 12, 2021, and established a five-year payback option. It also approved funding for Definitely De Pere's downtown banner replacement (up to $10,000) and Sculpture Walk project (up to $25,000) using excess Stadium Tax Funds. Several contracts were awarded, including sewer lining to Michels Pipe Services ($422,301), sewer televising to Green Bay Pipe & TV ($40,634.94), and Commerce Drive concrete paving to Sommers Construction ($93,947.50). A new uniform services contract with Cintas ($33.82/week) and a 5-year generator maintenance contract with Cummins ($20,170.14) were also approved.

• Approved minutes of February 8, 2021 meeting
• Approved AT&T's 1st Amendment Lease Agreement for Merrill Water Tower
• Approved Definitely De Pere's request for downtown banner replacement using up to $10,000 in excess Stadium Tax Funds
• Approved Definitely De Pere's Sculpture Walk Project using up to $25,000 in excess Stadium Tax Funds
• Adopted Preliminary Resolution for Special Assessments for Storm Sewer Main and/or Laterals, scheduled public hearing for April 12, 2021, and set five-year payback option
• Approved new contract with Cintas for Uniform Services at $33.82 per week
• Approved Backup Generator Preventative Maintenance 5 Year Contract with Cummins for $20,170.14
• Awarded Contract 21-03 Sewer Lining to Michels Pipe Services for $422,301.00

License Committee

The License Committee will meet electronically to consider a Class A fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license for SmithMaker Artisan Co. at 116 N. Broadway. They will also vote on approving the minutes from the February 17, 2021 meeting. The license application requires City Council approval.

• Application for Class A liquor license for SmithMaker Artisan Co., 116 N. Broadway
• Approval of February 17, 2021 meeting minutes
• Meeting held electronically via GoToMeeting due to public health emergency

The License Committee unanimously approved a Class A fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license for SmithMaker Artisan Co., LLC, located at 116 N. Broadway, with Ruth Fameree as agent. The committee also unanimously adopted the minutes from the February 17, 2021 meeting. No future agenda items were discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:02 PM.

• Approved the minutes of the February 17, 2021 License Committee meeting (unanimous).
• Approved the Class A fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license for SmithMaker Artisan Co., LLC (unanimous).

Common Council

The De Pere Common Council will meet electronically to consider several items, including a liquor license application, an ordinance on city officer selection, a resolution on property tax collection, and a claim disallowance. They will also receive a COVID-19 update and a presentation on property assessments.

• Class A liquor license for SmithMaker Artisan Co., 116 N. Broadway
• Ordinance #21-04 amending city officer selection and tenure
• Resolution #21-29 supporting consolidated property tax collection through Brown County
• Resolution #21-28 disallowance of claim (Jill Huss)
• Accept $500 donations from De Pere Optimist Club for Easter Egg Hunt and Summer Camp T-shirts

The Common Council approved a Class A fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license for SmithMaker Artisan Co. at 116 N. Broadway, adopted an ordinance amending city officer selection and tenure, and adopted a resolution supporting consolidated property tax collection through Brown County. The council also accepted two $500 donations from the De Pere Optimist Club for the East Egg Hunt and summer camp T-shirts, and disallowed a claim by Jill Huss. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Class A liquor and fermented malt beverage license for SmithMaker Artisan Co. (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #21-04 amending § 10-5(a) on selection and tenure of city officers (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #21-28 disallowing claim of Jill Huss (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #21-29 supporting consolidated property tax collection through Brown County Treasurer (unanimous)
• Accepted $500 donation from De Pere Optimist Club for East Egg Hunt (unanimous)
• Accepted $500 donation from De Pere Optimist Club for Summer Camp T-shirts (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers (unanimous)

Board of Canvassers

The De Pere Board of Canvassers is meeting to canvass the results of the February 16, 2021 Spring Primary Election, a procedural step to certify the vote. The agenda contains only this canvass item and adjournment, with no other business.

• Canvass of the February 16, 2021 Spring Primary Election
• Meeting held at De Pere City Hall Clerk's Office, 335 S Broadway

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to recommend adoption of the proposed project plan and boundary for Tax Increment Financing District No. 17, a mixed-use district in the East Business Park. The district is intended to support a proposed 350,000-square-foot manufacturing development with a projected cost of $19 million, requiring TIF incentives and extension of Commerce Drive. The commission will also consider a proposed 6-unit expandable condominium at 755 William St, 428 Superior St, and 750 Franklin St, and approve minutes from the January 25, 2021 meeting.

• Public hearing and resolution PC21-01 for TID No. 17 project plan and boundary
• Proposed 6-unit expandable condominium at 755 William St, 428 Superior St, 750 Franklin St
• Approval of minutes from January 25, 2021 Plan Commission meeting
• TID No. 17 overlaps TID No. 10 and may assist Brown County with Southern Bridge funding
• Proposed manufacturing development: 350,000 sq ft, $19 million cost, $10 million guaranteed assessed value

The De Pere Plan Commission unanimously approved the district boundary and project plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 17, which is intended to support the extension of Commerce Drive and development of a large manufacturing facility with an estimated construction value of $19 million. The commission also adopted Resolution PC21-01 recommending the TID boundaries and plan, and approved the condominium plat for Irwin School Homes at 755 William Street, 428 Superior Street, and 750 Franklin Street. The minutes were approved, and the meeting adjourned at 7:31 PM.

• Approved minutes of January 25, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved TID No. 17 district boundary and project plan, forwarded to Common Council (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution PC21-01 recommending TID No. 17 boundaries and project plan (unanimous)
• Approved Irwin School Homes condominium plat at 755 William St, 428 Superior St, 750 Franklin St (unanimous)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will consider and possibly act on several items, including accepting donations, issuing a vending permit, extending trail plowing, and determining opening plans for outdoor pools. They will also discuss the direction of a multi-use facility at Voyageur Park, security and safety in the park system, and park projects and funding options. A request from Immel Construction for cost reimbursement is also on the agenda.

• Accept $500 from De Pere Optimist Club for East Egg Hunt
• Accept $500 donation from De Pere Optimist Club for Summer Camp T-shirts
• Issue vending permit for bait and tackle services at Voyageur Park
• Extend plowing of Fox River Trail from Heritage Road South to Rockland Rd.
• Request from Immel Construction for cost reimbursement

The Board of Park Commissioners denied a cost reimbursement request from Immel Construction for the VFW Aquatic Facility. The board also referred several items back to staff, including a bait and tackle vending permit at Voyageur Park, a VFW monument design, and a multi-use facility redesign. Two $500 donations from the De Pere Optimist Club were accepted.

• Denied Immel Construction cost reimbursement request for VFW Aquatic Facility (unanimous)
• Accepted $500 donation from De Pere Optimist Club for Easter Egg Hunt (unanimous)
• Accepted $500 donation from De Pere Optimist Club for Summer Camp T-shirts (unanimous)
• Referred bait and tackle vending permit at Voyageur Park back to staff to renegotiate (6-1)
• Approved VFW Monument design proposal from Mathewson (unanimous)
• Referred Fox River Trail plowing extension back to staff (unanimous)
• Referred multi-use facility at Voyageur back to staff to explore redesign costs (unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

The De Pere Police and Fire Commission will meet electronically to consider confirming the hiring of Brianna Delvaux as a police officer, conduct final oral exams for police officer candidates, and create an eligibility list. The meeting will also include introducing a new commissioner and approving previous meeting minutes. Portions of the meeting may be held in closed session as allowed by Wisconsin law.

• Confirmation of Brianna Delvaux as police officer
• Final oral exam for police officer candidates
• Creation of police officer eligibility list
• Introduction of new Commissioner Brittany Bell
• Approval of November 4, 2020 meeting minutes

The De Pere Police and Fire Commission approved the appointment of Brianna Delvaux to the position of Police Officer, following a closed session. The commission also created an eligibility list with two candidates after conducting final oral exams in closed session. The meeting was held virtually and included the introduction of new Commissioner Brittany Bell.

• Approved minutes of November 4, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed Brianna Delvaux as Police Officer (motion carried)
• Created eligibility list with two candidates (motion carried)

License Committee

The License Committee will consider a Class "A" fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license application for Krist Food Mart #92. The meeting is scheduled to be held electronically due to the current public health emergency.

• Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License application for Krist Oil Company (DBA Krist Food Mart #92), 1218 Grant St.

The License Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the February 2, 2021 meeting and approved a Class 'A' Fermented Malt Beverage License and Class 'A' Intoxicating Liquor License for Krist Oil Company (DBA Krist Food Mart #92) at 1218 Grant St. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 7:03 PM.

• Approved minutes of February 2, 2021 License Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Class A fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license for Krist Oil Company (DBA Krist Food Mart #92), 1218 Grant St. (unanimous)

Common Council

The De Pere Common Council will consider multiple recommendations, including awarding contracts for sidewalk and street repairs, creating new staff positions, and approving several resolutions related to tax districts and a downtown business grant program. The meeting also includes a COVID-19 update and a recommendation to deny a Responsible Bidder's Ordinance.

• Award Contract 21-05 Sidewalk and Curb Repairs to Sommers Construction Company, Inc. for $238,190
• Award Contract 21-06 Concrete Street Repairs to Vinton Construction Company for $247,223
• Resolution #21-22 creating a Police Social Worker position
• Resolution #21-26 extending Tax Incremental District No. 6 for affordable housing
• Resolution #21-27 establishing 'Jump Start De Pere' downtown business recruitment grant program

The Common Council approved a COVID-19 and flu vaccination incentive for employees and spouses, amended to apply only in 2021, with a 6-1 vote. It denied a proposed Responsible Bidder's Ordinance, 5-2. The council also approved multiple contracts, ordinances, and resolutions, including sidewalk and concrete repairs, a police social worker position, and redirecting stadium tax funds for site preparation.

• Approved COVID-19 and flu vaccination incentive for employees and spouses, amended to 2021 only (6-1)
• Denied Responsible Bidder's Ordinance (5-2)
• Approved $238,190 sidewalk and curb repair contract to Sommers Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $247,223 concrete street repair contract to Vinton Construction (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #21-22 creating Police Social Worker position (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolutions #21-23 and #21-24 redirecting $425,000 from stadium tax to Cultural Foundation site prep (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #21-26 extending TID 6 for affordable housing (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #21-27 establishing 'Jump Start De Pere' grant program, amended to use ad hoc committee (unanimous)

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board is meeting to organize and discuss the draft project plan and boundary for Tax Increment District No. 17, a proposed mixed-use district overlapping TID No. 10. The board will elect a chairperson, appoint a citizen member, and review the plan, which includes a proposed 350,000-square-foot manufacturing development and infrastructure improvements. This is an organizational meeting; no final approvals are scheduled.

• Election of Chairperson for District No. 17
• Appointment of Citizen Member for District No. 17
• Overview of draft project plan for TID No. 17, a mixed-use district
• Proposed 350,000 sq ft development with $19 million projected cost
• TID No. 17 overlaps TID No. 10, which saw 33.5% increment value drop from 2019 to 2020

The Joint Review Board discussed the creation of new Tax Increment District No. 17 in the East Industrial Park, a mixed-use TID overlapping TID No. 10 for Commerce Drive extension and a manufacturing facility. The board elected Mayor Boyd as chairperson and appointed Mark Higgins as citizen member, both unanimously. No formal action was taken on the TID plan itself; it will proceed to a public hearing and City Council approval in March.

• Elected Mayor Boyd as chairperson for TID No. 17 (unanimous)
• Appointed Mark Higgins as citizen member for TID No. 17 (unanimous)
• Discussed TID No. 17 draft plan with $7,244,486 project costs and $5,000,000 non-project costs (no action)
• Scheduled next JRB meeting for March 23, 2021 at 9 AM

Finance/Personnel Committee

The Finance/Personnel Committee will review police and fire overtime reports, consider a new special event permit ordinance and fee, approve health department licensing and fee schedule changes, and discuss EMS billing collections. The agenda also includes several routine approvals, such as minutes, an emergency water heater repair, and a switch to M3 Insurance for risk services.

• Consideration of a new Special Event Permit Ordinance and Permit Fee
• Review and approve creation of Section 106-4(b) for Health Department licensing
• Review and approve revised health department fee schedule
• Approval of emergency repair to Community Center Hot Water Heater
• Recommendation to switch to M3 Insurance for Risk/Liability Broker Services

The Finance/Personnel Committee unanimously approved a $133,395 budget amendment to fund additional staffing positions, including an IT Department position and a new Police Social Worker position. The committee also approved the termination of TID No. 5, the extension of TID No. 6 for affordable housing, and the termination of TID No. 6, along with several other items. All decisions were adopted, with one 4-1 vote on the COVID-19 vaccination incentive.

• Approved $133,395 budget amendment for additional staffing positions (unanimous)
• Approved IT Department organizational change (unanimous)
• Approved new Police Social Worker position (unanimous)
• Approved COVID-19 and flu vaccination incentive for employees (4-1)
• Approved termination of TID No. 5 (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension of TID No. 6 for affordable housing (unanimous)
• Approved termination of TID No. 6 (unanimous)
• Approved Downtown Business Recruitment Program 'Jump Start De Pere' (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The De Pere Board of Public Works will meet electronically to consider several items, including awarding contracts for sidewalk, curb, and concrete street repairs, setting 2021 storm lateral assessment charges and sidewalk special charge rates, and approving an agreement with St. Norbert College regarding Reid Street. The board will also discuss a request from Sustana to discharge non-contact coolant water to a future storm water pond and a project approach for sanitary sewer lateral replacement. Items with an asterisk require City Council approval.

• Sustana request to discharge non-contact coolant water to future storm water pond
• Award of Contract 21-05 Sidewalk and Curb Repairs
• Award of Contract 21-06 Concrete Street Repairs
• 2021 Storm Lateral Assessment Charge for residential and non-residential properties
• Agreement with St. Norbert College regarding reconstruction and discontinuance of portion of Reid Street

The Board of Public Works approved multiple contracts and charges, including sidewalk and concrete repair contracts, storm lateral assessment charges, and an agreement with St. Norbert College to discontinue a portion of Reid Street. A proposed Responsible Bidder's Ordinance was defeated. The board also approved staff investigation into Sustana's request to discharge non-contact coolant water to a future storm water pond.

• Approved Contract 21-05 Sidewalk and Curb Repairs to Sommers Construction for $238,190 (unanimous)
• Approved Contract 21-06 Concrete Street Repairs to Vinton Construction for $247,223 (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Storm Lateral Assessment Charge for residential properties (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Storm Lateral Assessment Charge for non-residential properties (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 sidewalk special charge rates with 3-year payback for repairs over $1,000, no interest (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with St. Norbert College for reconstruction and discontinuance of portion of Reid Street (unanimous)
• Approved project approach for full-length sanitary sewer lateral replacements (unanimous)
• Defeated Responsible Bidder's Ordinance (2-3)

License Committee

The De Pere License Committee will meet electronically to consider a new Class B fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license for Jeff L. Labombarb, doing business as O.T.R. Pub at 413 Main Ave. The police chief recommends denial, citing numerous calls for service and violations at the address. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss future agenda items.

• Application for Class B liquor license for O.T.R. Pub, 413 Main Ave, by Jeff L. Labombarb
• Police chief recommends denial of O.T.R. Pub license, citing at least 7 calls for service and up to 150 citations since 2018
• Approval of minutes from November 17, 2020 License Committee meeting
• Future agenda items discussion

Common Council

The De Pere Common Council will consider approving a Request For Proposal to update the 2010 Comprehensive Plan and create a new West Downtown Vision Plan, with a maximum budget of $80,000. The council will also review recommendations for additional funding for the VFW Access Road and a change order for a gas-fired heater at VFW Pool, along with several resolutions for contracts and grant applications. The meeting will be held electronically due to the public health emergency.

• RFP to update 2010 Comprehensive Plan and write West Downtown Vision Plan (max $80,000)
• Additional funding for VFW Access Road from VFW Pool referendum fund
• Change order for gas fired heater at VFW Pool from general fund undesignated reserves
• Resolution #21-14: Agreement with Carrico Aquatic Resources for 2021 Water Management Assistance Program
• Resolution #21-15: Agreement with Fred Kolkmann Tennis & Sport Surfaces for VFW Tennis Court Resurfacing and Redesign

The Common Council denied a Class B liquor license for O.T.R. Pub at 413 Main Ave. based on police recommendations, and approved a plan commission request to update the city's comprehensive plan and create a West Downtown Vision Plan. The council also approved several resolutions, including a water management agreement, tennis court resurfacing consulting, tree pruning services, and grant applications for boat launch improvements. A 2% salary increase for the City Administrator was approved, bringing his 2021 salary to $155,040.

• Denied liquor license for O.T.R. Pub, 413 Main Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved RFP to update Comprehensive Plan and write West Downtown Vision Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 additional funding for VFW Access Road from pool referendum fund (unanimous)
• Approved change order for gas fired heater at VFW Pool (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #21-14 for water management assistance with Carrico Aquatic Resources (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #21-15 for tennis court resurfacing consulting with Fred Kolkmann Tennis & Sport Surfaces (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #21-18 for Perkofski Boat Launch dock extension grant application (7-1, Raasch opposed)
• Approved 2% salary increase for City Administrator Larry Delo to $155,040 (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The De Pere Plan Commission will consider a certified survey map to divide city-owned land at 1400 BLK Biotech Way into one lot and three outlots, review and accept the 2019-2020 Housing Affordability Report, and approve a request for proposals to update the 2010 Comprehensive Plan and create a new West Side De Pere Vision Plan. The meeting will be held electronically due to the public health emergency.

• Certified survey map for 1400 BLK Biotech Way (Parcels WD-L492-2, WD-L492-B-3) creating 1 lot (4.4 acres) and 3 outlots (0.6, 0.6, 14.1 acres) for future sale and parking
• Review and acceptance of the City of De Pere Housing Affordability Report 2019-2020 Update
• Approval of RFP to update the 2010 Comprehensive Plan and write a new West Side De Pere Vision Plan
• Approval of minutes from December 21, 2020 Plan Commission meeting

The De Pere Plan Commission unanimously approved a request for proposals (RFP) to update the 2010 Comprehensive Plan and create a West Downtown Vision Plan, with an $80,000 budget, and forwarded it to Common Council. The commission also approved a certified survey map for a 1-lot and 3-outlot subdivision on Biotech Way, and accepted the Housing Affordability Report 2019-2020 Update. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved RFP to update Comprehensive Plan and create West Downtown Vision Plan, forwarded to Common Council (unanimous)
• Approved 1 lot and 3 outlot certified survey map at 1400 BLK Biotech Way, with outlot 2 removed (unanimous)
• Accepted Housing Affordability Report 2019-2020 Update and placed on file (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of December 21, 2020 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Park Commissioners

The De Pere Board of Park Commissioners will consider and possibly act on several items, including allowing bait and tackle vending at Voyageur Park, replacing the VFW memorial, approving an entrance sign for the VFW Aquatic Facility, and multiple VFW pool-related contracts and change orders. The board will also discuss staff updates on programming, the VFW pool progress, and vandalism at Voyageur Park. Items marked with an asterisk will be forwarded to the Common Council.

• Consider allowing bait and tackle vending at Voyageur Park
• Approve direction for replacing VFW Memorial at VFW Park
• Approve entrance sign to VFW Aquatic Facility (with $10,000 allowance)
• Approve additional funding for VFW Access Road and change order for gas fired heater at VFW Pool
• Approve grant applications for dock refurbishments and extensions at Perkofski Boat Launch and James Street Boat Launch expansion

Common Council

The De Pere Common Council will meet electronically on January 19, 2021, to consider several financial and operational items, including accepting a $3,000 donation for the police K-9 fund, approving a new police emergency hotel voucher program, and authorizing multiple service agreements for assessment, auditing, software, and construction services. The council will also discuss amending the city's Phase One facilities plan to allow in-person public meetings and review a fire collective bargaining agreement extension.

• Accept $3,000 donation from De Pere Christian Outreach to Police K-9 Fund
• Approve Police Emergency Hotel Voucher Program (estimated under $500/year)
• Approve rental of cabana area at VFW Pool at $25/hour
• Replace and raise city entrance sign on S. Webster Avenue, funded from unassigned reserves
• Authorize agreements with Accurate Appraisal, CliftonLarsonAllen, Granicus, Robert E. Lee & Associates, Holubar Construction, Dixon Engineering, Bay Area Testing, and ECS Midwest

Board of Health

The De Pere Board of Health is holding a virtual regular meeting to approve the minutes from its November 16, 2020 meeting and receive updates on COVID-19. The board will also discuss future agenda items. The meeting is being held electronically due to the public health emergency.

• Approval of November 16, 2020 meeting minutes
• Updates on COVID-19, including testing, vaccination, and case trends
• Discussion of future agenda items
• Meeting held virtually via GoToMeeting due to public health emergency

The Board of Health received updates on COVID-19 response, including new state funding of $375,800 for 2020-2022, vaccination progress, and plans for mass clinics. No formal policy decisions were made; the board approved the previous meeting minutes and discussed future agenda items.

• Approved November 16, 2020 meeting minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Discussed COVID-19 funding: $375,800 state grant for 2020-2022
• Discussed vaccination progress: 75% EMS, 74% police scheduled, 100 doses to local healthcare staff
• Discussed plans for mass vaccination clinics at De Pere High School gym or St. Norbert
• Discussed volunteer vaccinator recruitment from board members

Finance/Personnel Committee

The Finance/Personnel Committee will review and possibly act on several financial and personnel items, including a proposed purchase, sale, and development agreement with Howard Immel, Inc. for parcels in the East Business Park, a new Police Emergency Hotel Voucher Program, and a donation to the Police K-9 Fund. The meeting will be held electronically due to the public health emergency.

• Proposed Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement with Howard Immel, Inc. for parcels ED-2382, ED-D43-1, ED-F0083, and portions of ED-2381, ED-F0080, ED-F0082 in East Business Park
• Proposed new Police Emergency Hotel Voucher Program
• Donation from De Pere Christian Outreach to Police Department K-9 Fund
• Extension of Agreement for Revaluation and Statutory Assessor Services with Accurate Appraisal
• 2020-2024 Auditing Services Contract

Board of Public Works

The De Pere Board of Public Works will meet electronically to discuss and possibly act on several infrastructure and policy items, including a 2019 inflow and infiltration study, using Toter polycarts for garbage and recycling, reconstructing Erie Street, and approving multiple 2021 consulting and testing contracts. The board will also consider a request to review polycart storage enforcement and a responsible bidder's ordinance. Items marked with an asterisk require City Council approval.

• Discuss 2019 Inflow and Infiltration Study and Clear Water Mitigation Plan
• Consider using Toter polycarts for garbage and recycling collection
• Consider and possible action to reconstruct Erie Street
• Consider quote for steam relocation on Parcel WD-D0077 adjacent to Fortune Avenue in West Business Park
• Consider quotes for 2021 consulting services and materials testing/soil borings

Common Council

The De Pere Common Council will hold public hearings on rezoning parcels at the 2400 block of American Blvd from residential to industrial, and on vacating a public thoroughfare on Charles Street. They will also vote on special assessments for Garroman Drive improvements, a claim disallowance, and discuss resuming in-person meetings amid COVID-19.

• Rezoning 10 parcels (WD-2021, WD-L482-2, etc.) at 2400 block American Blvd from R-1 to I-B-2
• Vacation of 500 block Charles Street adjacent to Parcels ED-914 and ED-920
• Resolution #21-03 for sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer improvements on Garroman Drive with special assessments
• Resolution #21-02 disallowance of claim by Threse & Brent Martin
• Discussion on resuming in-person governmental meetings

The De Pere Common Council unanimously approved the rezoning of multiple parcels on American Blvd from R-1 to I-B-2, despite a resident's concerns about potential facility size and buffering. The council also adopted resolutions to vacate a public thoroughfare on Charles Street, disallow a claim, authorize special assessments for Garroman Drive improvements, and support a letter on official newspaper publication. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Ordinance #21-01 rezoning 10 parcels on American Blvd to I-B-2 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #21-01 to vacate public thoroughfare on 500 block Charles Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #21-02 disallowing claim by Threse & Brent Martin (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #21-03 for sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer improvements with special assessments, amended to allow 2-year repayment with deferred interest (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #21-04 supporting letter to amend official city newspaper statute, amended to include social media/internet publishing option (unanimous)
• Approved Mayor Boyd's appointments to boards and commissions (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers (unanimous)
• Authorized City Attorney to execute conflict of interest waiver for Axley Byrnelson LLP (unanimous)