De Pere public meetings in 2025

Police & Fire Commission

The De Pere Police & Fire Commission will meet on December 18, 2025 at City Hall. The commission will approve the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes and consider candidates for Police Patrol Sergeant and Police Detective Sergeant. It will confirm the appointments for those two positions. The agenda also includes public comment, future agenda items, and adjournment.

• Approval of the November 18, 2025 Police and Fire Commission minutes
• Consideration of candidates for Police Patrol Sergeant
• Consideration of candidates for Police Detective Sergeant
• Confirmation of appointment to Police Patrol Sergeant
• Confirmation of appointment to Police Detective Sergeant

The De Pere Police & Fire Commission approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting and appointed Kyle Phillips as Police Patrol Sergeant and Matthew Smith as Police Detective Sergeant. The appointments were made after a closed session to discuss candidates. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Kyle Phillips as Police Patrol Sergeant
• Appointed Matthew Smith as Police Detective Sergeant

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment for 815 Fox River Drive. The body will also consider several grant applications, 2026 service fees, and contracts for a public parking ramp.

• Public hearing for zoning change from R2-60 to RM-1 at 815 Fox River Drive
• Parking ramp contracts: $108,844.00 to Amano McGann, Inc. and $52,667.00 to Caulking Plus, Inc.
• Resolution #25-128 regarding fees for 2026 services
• Lease authorization with Amerilux Holdings at 1201 Enterprise Drive
• Proposed 2026 private, full-length sanitary sewer lateral reimbursement rates

The Common Council unanimously approved a zoning map amendment for 815 Fox River Drive, changing it from R2-60 to RM-1 to allow a 3-unit residential development. The council also approved $250 community service grants to four organizations, including St. Norbert College and the VFW, and adopted several resolutions, including a lease with Amerilux Holdings and contracts for the public parking ramp project. A presentation on the De Pere Ice Arena outlined three renovation options, but no decision was made on that matter.

• Approved zoning map amendment for 815 Fox River Drive (unanimous)
• Approved $250 grants to four community service applicants (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 fee schedule (Resolution #25-128, unanimous)
• Approved lease with Amerilux Holdings for Municipal Service Center relocation (unanimous)
• Approved parking ramp contracts: $108,844 to Amano McGann and $52,667 to Caulking Plus (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of election officials and Board of Health member (unanimous)
• Instructed staff to proceed on acquisition of Parcel WD-387-1 as directed in closed session (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will approve the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting. It will hear public comments on matters not on the agenda. Commissioners will consider a certified survey map for three lots at 700 BLK Millennium Court. They will also consider a zoning map amendment changing the Business Park 2 district to Business Park 1 (and the related Planned Development overlay) for parcels on 700‑701 BLK Millennium Court, and discuss recent site plans and development status.

• Approval of minutes from the November 24, 2025 Plan Commission meeting.
• Public comment on matters not on the agenda.
• Consideration of a 3‑lot certified survey map at 700 BLK Millennium Ct (parcels ED‑2311, ED‑2313‑1, ED‑2314, ED‑2315).
• Consideration of a zoning map amendment changing BP‑2 to BP‑1 (and BP‑2 PDD to BP‑1 PDD) at 700‑701 BLK Millennium Ct (parcels ED‑2305‑2315, ED‑3074‑3089, ED‑3115‑3140).
• Discussion of site plans received since the November meeting and status of recently approved development projects.

The De Pere Plan Commission approved a 3-lot certified survey map at 700 BLK Millennium Ct and a zoning map amendment from BP-2 to BP-1 at 700/701 Millennium Ct, both unanimously. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions occurred.

• Approved 3-lot certified survey map at 700 BLK Millennium Ct (unanimous)
• Approved zoning map amendment from BP-2 to BP-1 at 700/701 Millennium Ct (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to discuss infrastructure and administrative items. The body will consider actions on a lease agreement and parking and traffic recommendations. Members will also review reimbursement rates for private sanitary sewer laterals.

• Lease agreement for 1201 Enterprise Drive
• City Engineer Parking and Traffic Recommendations
• 2026 Private, Full-Length Sanitary Sewer Lateral Reimbursement Rates
• Southbridge Corridor Sidewalk discussion

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting. It approved a lease for a 4,000‑square‑foot office at 1201 Enterprise Drive, pending legal review, to support the Municipal Service Center expansion. The board also approved several parking and traffic recommendations, including changes to Scheuring Road, new no‑parking signage, a bike‑lane ordinance update, and additional one‑way signs on American Boulevard. Additionally, the board approved raising the private sanitary‑sewer lateral reimbursement limit to $3,300.

• Approved October 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved lease for 1201 Enterprise Drive, pending legal approval (unanimous)
• Approved parking and traffic recommendations (Scheuring Rd change, new signage, bike‑lane ordinance update, one‑way signs) (unanimous)
• Approved increase of private sanitary‑sewer lateral reimbursement to $3,300 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 PM (unanimous)

License Committee

The License Committee will meet to consider a liquor license application for a local business. The committee will also approve minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting.

• Class 'A' Fermented Malt Beverage/'Class A' Intoxicating Liquor License application for Bhawani Mart LLC (DBA De Pere Minimart) at 821 George St.

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a Class A fermented malt beverage/intoxicating liquor license for Bhawani Mart LLC, doing business as De Pere Minimart, located at 821 George St. No other items were acted upon.

• Approved minutes of Nov 18, 2025 License Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Class A liquor license for Bhawani Mart LLC (De Pere Minimart) at 821 George St. (unanimous)

Common Council

The De Pere Common Council meeting will consider several matters, including a recommendation to grant a Class “A” fermented malt beverage license to Bhawani Mart LLC (De Pere Minimart) at 821 George St. The council will also hear a proposal to create a Youth Commission, two annexation ordinances affecting specific parcels, and a resolution to establish city wards.

• License Committee recommendation for a Class “A” fermented malt beverage/intoxicating liquor license for Bhawani Mart LLC (De Pere Minimart), 821 George St.
• Finance‑Personnel Committee recommendation to create a Youth Commission
• Ordinance #25-18 to repeal and recreate Ordinance #25-16 and annex Parcel L-481 to the City of De Pere
• Ordinance #25-19 to repeal and recreate Ordinance #25-17 and annex parcels R-29-1, R-39, R-110, and R-114 (Vanpay and Radue Homes, Inc.)
• Resolution #25-127 establishing city wards

The Common Council approved a Class A liquor license for Bhawani Mart LLC. It also created a Youth Commission and adopted two ordinances annexing new parcels to the City of De Pere. Finally, the council established new wards to reflect the annexed territory. All actions were approved by unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Approved Class A liquor license for Bhawani Mart LLC (unanimous)
• Created Youth Commission (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-18 annexing Parcel L‑481 to the city (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-19 annexing parcels R‑29‑1, R‑39, R‑110, R‑114 (unanimous)
• Established new city wards (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The De Pere Plan Commission will approve the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting and hear public comments on matters within its jurisdiction. Commissioners will consider a certified survey map for a lot at 1900 block Lebrun Street and a zoning map amendment changing the district at 815 Fox River Drive from R2-60 (Two‑Unit) to RM-1 (Multi‑Unit, 3‑6 units). The meeting will also include a discussion of site plans received since the October meeting and the status of recently approved development projects.

• Approval of minutes from the October 27, 2025 Plan Commission meeting
• Public comment on matters not on the agenda
• Consideration of a 1‑lot certified survey map at 1900 BLK Lebrun St (Parcel ED-1164‑R‑32‑2)
• Zoning map amendment from R2‑60 to RM‑1 at 815 Fox River Dr (Parcel ED‑91)
• Discussion of site plans and status of recently approved development projects

The Plan Commission approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting. It also approved a one‑lot certified survey map for 1900 BLK Lebrun St. The commission approved a zoning map amendment changing 815 Fox River Dr from R2‑60 to RM‑1 for a three‑unit townhome development.

• Approved minutes of Oct 27, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved 1‑lot certified survey map at 1900 BLK Lebrun St (5-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment R2‑60 to RM‑1 at 815 Fox River Dr (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (5-0)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board will approve minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting and consider several donations, including a $1,000 gift from Hockers Home Services for the Holiday Lights Walking Event, a donation from Wisconsin Untied FC for soccer‑field improvements at Southwest Park, and a $17,610 donation from VFW Post 2113 to improve the memorial at Bicentennial Park. The Board will also welcome a new teen advisor and discuss a playground replacement at Carney Park and a beer‑garden survey. Staff will provide updates on the Ice Arena and a Life Jacket grant.

• Accept $1,000 donation from Hockers Home Services for the Holiday Lights Walking Event
• Accept donation from Wisconsin Untied FC for improvements to the soccer fields at Southwest Park
• Accept $17,610 donation from VFW Post 2113 to improve the memorial at Bicentennial Park
• Discussion on the playground replacement at Carney Park
• Discussion on beer garden survey and potential changes

The Board of Park Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. They accepted a $1,000 donation from Hockers Home Services for the Holiday Lights Walking Event. They also accepted Wisconsin United FC’s donation of over $60,000 (plus two soccer goals valued over $14,000) for improvements to the Southwest Park soccer fields. Finally, they accepted a VFW Post #2113 donation valued at $23,616 for upgrades to the Bicentennial Park memorial.

• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,000 donation from Hockers Home Services for holiday lights event (unanimous)
• Accepted Wisconsin United FC donation of >$60,000 and two goals for Southwest Park soccer field improvements (unanimous)
• Accepted VFW Post #2113 donation valued at $23,616 for Bicentennial Park memorial improvements (unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

The Commission will discuss and potentially take action on candidates for Fire Lieutenant, Firefighter, and Police Officer positions. The meeting includes the confirmation of appointments for these roles and a review of Fire Department hiring and promotional processes.

• Discussion and action on candidates for Fire Lieutenant, Firefighter, and Police Officer
• Confirmation of appointment for Fire Lieutenant
• Confirmation of appointment for Firefighter
• Confirmation of appointment for Police Officer
• Action on Fire Department hiring and promotional processes

The Police & Fire Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 23 meeting. After a brief closed‑session discussion, the commission appointed three new fire lieutenants, four new firefighters and one new police officer, all contingent on completing required pre‑employment tests. The commission also approved the updated Fire Department Hiring and Promotional Processes.

• Approved October 23 minutes (unanimous)
• Closed‑session discussion authorized (roll call vote)
• Appointed Shaun Corry as Fire Lieutenant (motion carried)
• Appointed Tim Sinkler as Fire Lieutenant (motion carried)
• Appointed Anthony Engebos as Fire Lieutenant (motion carried)
• Appointed Micah Zuk, Dylan Wegner, Isaiah Pennenberg, Trevor Beaupre as Firefighters (motions carried)
• Appointed Rachael Hanek as Police Officer (motion carried)
• Approved updated Fire Department Hiring and Promotional Processes (motion carried)

License Committee

The De Pere License Committee will first approve the minutes from its October 7, 2025 meeting. It will then open a public comment period limited to license‑related topics. Finally, the committee will consider a request by Rose Antepenko to appear before the committee regarding the denial of her operator license application.

• Approval of minutes from the October 7, 2025 License Committee meeting
• Public comment period on matters within the License Committee’s jurisdiction
• Consideration of Rose Antepenko's request to appear about her denied operator license application

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from its October 7, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved Rose Antepenko's request to appear before the committee regarding the denial of her operator license application. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 7, 2025 License Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Rose Antepenko's request to appear before the committee (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget and vote on Resolution #25-123 to adopt a tax levy that funds the budget. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a zoning map amendment for a multi‑unit development on Employers Boulevard, and several finance‑personnel committee recommendations on contracts and insurance. Additional items include annexations of city territory and a resolution authorizing a real‑estate purchase for a new parking ramp.

• Resolution #25-123 – Adoption of Tax Levy for City Purposes to support the 2026 City Budget
• Ordinance #25-14 – Zoning map amendment from Office District to RM-2 Multi‑Unit (7+ units) Residential District, 1100 Block Employers Boulevard (Parcel WD-D0031-1)
• Ordinance #25-15 – Amendment to Chapter 14 Zoning Ordinance of the De Pere Municipal Code
• Finance‑Personnel Committee recommendation to approve the Emergency Medical Services contract with the Town of Lawrence
• Ordinance #25-16 – Annexing Territory (Parcel L-481) to the City of De Pere

The Common Council unanimously approved the proposed 2026 budget and the accompanying tax levy. It also adopted a zoning map amendment to allow multi‑unit housing, amended the municipal zoning code, and approved two annexations. Additional unanimous actions included contracts, resolutions, and appointments.

• Adopted 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Tax Levy for 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted zoning map amendment to Multi‑Unit district (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to Chapter 14 zoning ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted annexation of Parcel L-481 (unanimous)
• Adopted annexation of multiple parcels (Vanpay and Radue Homes) (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Medical Services contract with Town of Lawrence (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Cody Martin to Board of Appeals (unanimous)

Finance/Personnel Committee

The Finance/Personnel Committee will consider changes to 2026 special event fees and a contract for emergency medical services with the Town of Lawrence. The body will also review a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Capitol Police and commercial insurance providers.

• Proposed changes to 2026 Special Event fees
• Emergency Medical Services Contract with Town of Lawrence
• Memorandum of Understanding with U.S. Capitol Police
• ESRI Small Government Enterprise Agreement for Geographic Information System
• Selection of League of Wisconsin Municipalities Insurance and Wisconsin Municipal Property Insurance Company

The Finance/Personnel Committee approved the meeting minutes and a series of actions, all passing unanimously. Items approved included establishing a youth advisory commission, updating special event fee policies, a memorandum of understanding with U.S. Capitol Police, a new EMS contract with the Town of Lawrence, an ESRI GIS agreement, a cash and investments report, and selecting the League of Wisconsin Municipalities for commercial and property insurance.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved creation of youth advisory commission (5-0)
• Approved changes to 2026 special event fees (5-0)
• Approved MOU with U.S. Capitol Police for cost reimbursement (5-0)
• Approved draft terms for EMS contract with Town of Lawrence (5-0)
• Approved ESRI Small Government Enterprise Agreement for GIS (5-0)
• Approved cash and investments report (5-0)
• Approved League of Wisconsin Municipalities insurance, $661,723 quote (5-0)

Sustainability Commission

The De Pere Sustainability Commission will approve prior meeting minutes and discuss several educational and environmental programs. The commission will consider and possibly act on a banner advertising initiative for Reid Street. Additional topics include composting education, winter salt planning, native landscaping for storm‑water ponds, and the Adopt‑a‑Drain program.

• Approve October 14, 2025 Sustainability Commission meeting minutes
• Discussion on composting education with Mary Swifka of Wild Ones
• Discussion on Winter Salt Week 2026
• Consideration and possible action on Reid Street Banner Initiative advertising
• Consideration and possible action on Adopt‑a‑Drain initiative

The Sustainability Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved Reid Street banner option 1, removing the QR code and adding a city website link, subject to legal department approval. A motion to open the meeting for public comment was likewise passed unanimously.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Reid Street banner option 1, eliminating QR code and adding city website link, pending legal approval (unanimous)
• Approved motion to open meeting to public comment (unanimous)

Board of Health

The De Pere Board of Health will review and possibly act on the proposed fee schedule for the 2026 health department. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings, a special recognition of an outgoing board member, and updates on program performance, communicable diseases, environmental health, and the director's report.

• Consideration and possible action on proposed 2026 Health Department Fees
• Approval of August 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of September 29, 2025 special meeting minutes
• Special recognition of outgoing Board of Health member/chairperson
• Quarter 3 updates: program performance dashboard, communicable disease, environmental health, and director's report

Common Council

The De Pere Common Council will consider several recommendations and resolutions, including a $6,035,448 contract with Miron Construction Co., Inc. for a public parking ramp at 230 North Wisconsin. Other items include a $1,680 donation from De Pere Baseball for Gandrud Field fence repair, a utility easement with Central Brown County Water Authority, and land‑use approvals for a 4‑lot survey and a planning option purchase. The council will also approve the minutes from the October 21 meeting and discuss a conventional water rate application.

• Approve $6,035,448 contract with Miron Construction Co., Inc. for a public parking ramp on Parcel ED-875, 230 North Wisconsin
• Accept $1,680 donation from De Pere Baseball to repair the Gandrud Field outfield fence
• Approve utility facilities easement agreement with Central Brown County Water Authority for Parcel No. WD-1050, 0 Lawrence Drive
• Grant a planning option to purchase to Ehlinger Properties, LLC for West Business Park, Parcel WD-L492-B-5
• Approve a 4‑lot extraterritorial certified survey at the 2400 block of French Rd in Lawrence (Parcels L-454-3, L-2078)

The council approved a $6,035,448 contract with Miron Construction for a new public parking ramp. It also adopted a hybrid water‑rate funding model by amending the original motion, passing 7‑2. Several unanimous actions were taken, including a donation for fence repair, a survey map approval, and various easements and planning authorizations.

• Approved $1,680 donation for Gandrud Field fence repair (unanimous)
• Approved water‑rate hybrid model, amended motion passed (7-2)
• Approved 4‑lot extraterritorial certified survey map at 2400 block French Rd (unanimous)
• Approved De Pere Business Improvement District 2026 Operating Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted planning option purchase for Ehlinger Properties, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted utility facilities easement with Central Brown County Water Authority (unanimous)
• Authorized $6,035,448 contract with Miron Construction for public parking ramp (unanimous)
• Authorized amendment to Miron Construction CMaR contract for guaranteed maximum price (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The De Pere Plan Commission will consider and possibly act on several land‑use items, including certified survey maps, a design exception for building height, a zoning map amendment, and annexations. The commission will also review proposed amendments to the 2025 Municipal Code Chapter 14 (Zoning Ordinance). A discussion of recent site plans and the status of approved development projects will follow.

• 2‑lot certified survey map at 647 Foxview AV (Parcel WD-76-1)
• 4‑lot extraterritorial certified survey map at 2400 BLK French RD in Lawrence (Parcels L-454-3, L-2078)
• Major design exception for maximum accessory building height at 1156 Tanager TR (Parcel ED-124-I-57)
• Zoning map amendment from Office District to RM‑2 (Multi‑Unit) at 1100 BLK Employers BL (Parcel WD-D0031-1)
• Annexation of Lawrence Parcel L-481

The De Pere Plan Commission approved several items, all by unanimous vote. Approvals included a 2‑lot certified survey map, a 4‑lot extraterritorial map, a major design exception for an accessory building height, a zoning map amendment to a multi‑unit district, annexations of parcels in Lawrence and Rockland, and amendments to the zoning ordinance. The meeting minutes from September 22, 2025 were also approved.

• Approved September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2‑lot certified survey map at 647 Foxview Ave (unanimous)
• Approved 4‑lot extraterritorial certified survey map at 2400 blk French Rd (unanimous)
• Approved major design exception to allow accessory building height of 26 ft 3 in at 1156 Tanager Trail (unanimous)
• Approved zoning map amendment from O to RM‑2 at 1100 blk Employers Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of Lawrence parcel L‑481 (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of Rockland parcels R‑29‑1, R‑39, R‑110, R‑114 (113.1 acres) (unanimous)
• Approved October 2025 amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 14 (Zoning Ordinance) and forwarded to Common Council (unanimous)

Business Improvement District Board

The De Pere Business Improvement District Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review the 2025 DBID Plan highlights, and consider the 2026 De Pere Business Improvement District (DBID) Operating Plan.

• Approval of September 30, 2025 minutes
• Annual election of officers
• Review of 2025 DBID Plan highlights
• Consideration of 2026 DBID Operating Plan
• Discussion on meeting structure

Police & Fire Commission

The De Pere Police & Fire Commission will approve the minutes from its September 25 meeting and discuss candidates for new eligibility lists. It will vote to create a Firefighter Eligibility List and a Police Officer Eligibility List. The commission will also consider future agenda items before adjourning.

• Approve minutes of the September 25, 2025 meeting
• Discuss candidates for firefighter and police officer eligibility lists
• Create Firefighter Eligibility List
• Create Police Officer Eligibility List
• Consider future agenda items

The Police & Fire Commission unanimously approved the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved four candidates for the firefighter eligibility list and three candidates for the police officer eligibility list. Motions to enter closed session and then resume open session were carried, and the meeting adjourned at 8:40 a.m.

• Approved September 25 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved four firefighter eligibility candidates
• Approved three police officer eligibility candidates
• Entered closed session (motion carried)
• Resumed open session (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:40 a.m.

Common Council

The Common Council will hold public hearings on removing PDD overlays for 105 parcels and a home occupation request. The body is also reviewing water rate applications, firefighter agreements, and several service contracts.

• Ordinance #25-13 to remove PDD overlays from 105 parcels on Lawrence Drive
• Resolution #25-111 for Type B Home Occupation at 600 Lewis Street
• Resolution #25-118 for Arctic Wolf Networks cybersecurity services ($25,500)
• Resolution #25-114 and #25-115 for repairs to City Hall generator ($8,909.10) and Legion Pool sewer line ($15,295)
• Resolution #25-113 for GFL Environmental Services garbage and recycling collection (2026-2028)

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance #25-13, removing Planned Development District overlays from 105 parcels east of Lawrence Drive. It also approved a conditional use permit for a home‑based gun‑repair business at 600 Lewis Street and passed several other items, including updates to the Neighborhood Watch sign policy, a delay of a new waste site, and various financial and personnel agreements. The water‑rate application was held for further resident input. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Ordinance #25-13 zoning map amendment removing PDD overlays (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #25-111 conditional use permit for 600 Lewis Street (unanimous)
• Approved Neighborhood Watch sign policy update (unanimous)
• Approved delay of west side yard waste site construction (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Project 25-02 (unanimous)
• Approved Side Letter with IAFF Local 141 overtime incentives (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $8,909.10 for City Hall generator repairs (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Arctic Wolf cybersecurity services for $25,500 (unanimous)

Board of Park Commissioners

The De Pere Board of Park Commissioners will review minutes from its September 18 meeting and decide on several items, including accepting a $1,680 donation from De Pere Baseball to repair the Gandrud Field outfield fence. The board will also consider changes to employee discounts, a revised pool pass fee structure, and the ticket‑machine option for the Perkofski Boat Launch. Staff will provide updates on beer‑garden revenues, a budget workshop, holiday lights, and disc‑golf improvements.

• Approve minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting
• Accept $1,680 donation from De Pere Baseball for Gandrud Field fence repair
• Revise employee discount rates for recreation programs and facility rentals
• Approve revised pool pass fee structure
• Approve option for ticket machine and services at Perkofski Boat Launch

The De Pere Board of Park Commissioners unanimously approved the September 18 meeting minutes, accepted a $1,680 donation for Gandrud Field fence repairs, and adopted revised employee discounts for recreation programs. The board also approved a new pool pass fee structure and a credit‑card‑only ticket machine for the Perkofski Boat Launch. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved September 18, 2025 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,680 donation from De Pere Baseball for Gandrud Field fence repair (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to employee discounts on recreation programming and rentals (unanimous)
• Approved revised pool pass fee structure (unanimous)
• Approved credit‑card‑only ticket machine option for Perkofski Boat Launch (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:57 PM (unanimous)

Finance/Personnel Committee

The Finance/Personnel Committee will consider several financial actions, including approving emergency use of unassigned reserves for sanitary sewer repairs at Legion Pool ($15,295) and City Hall generator repairs ($16,657.14). It will also vote on a three‑year $25,500 contract with Arctic Wolf, an $8,310 immunization grant to the Health Department, and a $59,500 sale of parcel ED-2384 to Soft Light Photography LLC for a photography studio. Additional items include amendments to the Employee Policy Manual, 2026 benefit plan changes, a paramedic reimbursement program, and a side‑letter on fire‑fighter overtime incentives.

• Approve $15,295 emergency use of unassigned reserves for Legion Pool sanitary sewer line repairs
• Approve $16,657.14 funds from unassigned reserves for City Hall generator repairs
• Approve three‑year $25,500 contract with Arctic Wolf
• Approve $8,310 WI DPH immunization grant to the Health Department
• Approve sale of parcel ED-2384 to Soft Light Photography LLC for a 7,250‑sq‑ft studio at $59,500

The Finance/Personnel Committee approved the use of unassigned reserves for a $15,295 sanitary sewer repair at Legion Pool and $8,929.10 for City Hall generator repairs. It also approved a $25,500 three‑year contract with Arctic Wolf, an $8,310 health department immunization grant, amendments to the Employee Policy Manual, a paramedic tuition reimbursement program, and a fire‑department overtime incentive side letter. Finally, the committee authorized a redevelopment RFP for 360 Main Avenue and the sale of parcel ED‑2384 to Soft Light Photography for $59,500.

• Approved $15,295 emergency reserve for Legion Pool sewer repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $8,929.10 reserve for City Hall generator repairs (unanimous)
• Approved three‑year Arctic Wolf contract for $25,500 (unanimous)
• Approved WI DPH immunization grant of $8,310 (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to multiple sections of the Employee Policy Manual (unanimous)
• Approved Paramedic Reimbursement Program (unanimous)
• Approved fire overtime incentive side letter (unanimous)
• Approved sale of parcel ED‑2384 to Soft Light Photography for $59,500 (unanimous)

Sustainability Commission

The De Pere Sustainability Commission will approve the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes and adopt a proclamation for Wisconsin Stormwater Week. Commissioners will review current sustainable projects and consider an Adopt‑a‑Drain incentive program. The meeting will also include discussion of the commission’s work plan and the priority ranking of several initiatives, including adopt‑a‑drain, composting, clean‑air, pollinator gardens, and green energy.

• Approval of the September 9, 2025 Sustainability Commission meeting minutes
• Adoption of a Wisconsin Stormwater Week proclamation
• Consideration of the Adopt‑a‑Drain Incentive Program
• Discussion of the Sustainability Commission Work Plan
• Prioritization discussions for adopt‑a‑drain, composting, clean‑air, pollinator gardens, and green energy initiatives

The commission approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes as amended, with a unanimous vote. It also moved to table the Adopt‑a‑Drain incentive program discussion until the next meeting, also unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Adopt‑a‑Drain incentive program discussion until next meeting (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The De Pere Board of Public Works will meet to approve meeting minutes and consider several items, including a new dumpster corral service, a warehouse lease, and updates to water rate depreciation and sidewalk snow removal rates.

• Approval of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consideration of new dumpster corral collection services
• Consideration of a warehouse lease for equipment storage
• Consideration of 2025-2026 sidewalk snow & ice removal rates
• Consideration of a conventional water rate application for expense depreciation

Finance/Personnel Committee

The Finance/Personnel Committee will hold a special meeting to conduct a study session on the 2026 budget. The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers on October 8, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

• 2026 Budget study session
• Special meeting in Council Chambers
• Common Council members may attend to gather information

License Committee

The De Pere License Committee will first approve the minutes from its September 2, 2025 meeting. It will then hear public comment limited to its jurisdiction. The committee will vote on a renewal of a Class B fermented malt beverage license for De Pere Deacons (1450 Fort Howard Ave) and on a new Class B fermented malt beverage/intoxicating liquor license for Lucky Lotus (101 Fort Howard Ave).

• Approve minutes of the September 2, 2025 License Committee meeting
• Renew Class B Fermented Malt Beverage License for De Pere Deacons Hockey Team, Inc. (DBA De Pere Deacons) at 1450 Fort Howard Ave
• Consider new Class B Fermented Malt Beverage/Intoxicating Liquor License for Lucky Lotus LLC (DBA Lucky Lotus – Asian Fusion) at 101 Fort Howard Ave

The License Committee approved the minutes from the September 2 meeting. It then unanimously approved a Class B fermented malt beverage license for De Pere Deacons Hockey Team, Inc. It also unanimously approved a Class B fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license for Lucky Lotus LLC. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 2 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Class B fermented malt beverage license for De Pere Deacons Hockey Team, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Class B fermented malt beverage/intoxicating liquor license for Lucky Lotus LLC (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on two zoning map amendments affecting dozens of parcels on Lawrence Drive and at Red Maple Road. It will consider a $100,000 grant from the David L. and Rita E. Nelson Family Fund for Wilson Park upgrades. Additional items include license renewals for local businesses, a $3,000 donation for a Legion Park statue, and a resolution to share winter maintenance costs for the Fox River State Trail.

• Ordinance #25-11: Zoning map amendment to remove Planned Development District overlays from 122 properties east of Lawrence Drive
• Ordinance #25-12: Zoning map amendment converting Business Park 2 parcels to Planned Unit Development at 1100 Employers Blvd
• Resolution #25-106: Accepting $100,000 grant for Wilson Park improvements
• Resolution #25-107: Fox River State Trail winter maintenance cost‑share agreement with neighboring jurisdictions
• License Committee recommendations for Class B fermented malt beverage licenses for De Pere Deacons and Lucky Lotus

The council unanimously approved the September 16 meeting minutes and adopted two zoning map amendments—one removing Planned Development District overlays from 122 properties east of Lawrence Drive, and another converting Business Park 2 parcels to a Planned Unit Development district. It also approved a $100,000 grant for Wilson Park, accepted a $3,000 donation for a Legion Park statue, allocated $5,000 for disc‑golf improvements, and approved several beverage licenses and development agreements.

• Approved September 16 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-11 removing PDD overlays from 122 properties (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-12 converting Business Park 2 parcels to PUD (unanimous)
• Accepted $3,000 Pink Flamingos statue donation for Legion Park (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 beer‑garden revenue for Legion Park disc‑golf upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 grant from David L. and Rita E. Nelson Family Fund for Wilson Park (unanimous)
• Approved Class B fermented malt beverage license for De Pere Deacons (unanimous)
• Authorized development agreement with Phoenix of DePere, LLC (unanimous)

Business Improvement District Board

The De Pere Business Improvement District Board will meet on September 30, 2025 at 3 PM in the Starry Realty office. The board will approve the minutes from the December 9, 2024 meeting, hear public comments, and discuss several agenda items including a draft plan operating review and an update on the Main Avenue Reconstruction Project. The board will also set the date for the 2025 annual BID meeting.

• Approve minutes of the December 9, 2024 Business Improvement District Board meeting
• Public comment period on matters within BID jurisdiction
• Discuss draft plan operating review
• Main Avenue Reconstruction Project update and Q&A with Scott Thoresen, City of De Pere Director of Public Works
• Set date and time for the 2025 annual BID Board meeting

The board approved the minutes from the December 9, 2024 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other motions were voted on; proposals and updates were discussed but not decided. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 4:45 PM.

• Approved December 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Health

The De Pere Board of Health will hear two cases regarding dangerous animals at 312 S. Webster St. The board may enter closed session to deliberate on these matters before reconvening.

• Hearing on Dangerous Animal Order at 312 S. Webster St.
• Hearing on Animal Variance Revocation at 312 S. Webster St.
• Potential closed session for judicial or quasi-judicial deliberation

The De Pere Board of Health voted to deny the proposed dangerous dog order (5‑0). It also approved moving the meeting into closed session (5‑0), sustained the revocation of the animal variance (5‑0), and adjourned the meeting unanimously (5‑0).

• Denied dangerous dog order (5-0)
• Approved closed‑session motion (5-0)
• Sustained revocation of animal variance (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Police & Fire Commission

The De Pere Police & Fire Commission will approve the minutes from the August 28 meeting. Commissioners will discuss a candidate for the Battalion Chief position, possibly hold a closed‑session session on the employment matter, and then confirm the appointment. The meeting will also address future agenda items before adjourning.

• Approval of August 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consideration of candidate for Battalion Chief
• Closed‑session discussion on employment of public person
• Confirmation of appointment to Battalion Chief
• Discussion of future agenda items

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 28 meeting. Commissioners moved the session into closed session and then back to open session, each motion carrying. Daniel Gatz was appointed Battalion Chief after a motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 a.m. after a motion carried.

• Approved August 28 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session (motion carried)
• Resumed open session (motion carried)
• Appointed Daniel Gatz as Battalion Chief (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:40 a.m. (motion carried)

Plan Commission

The De Pere Plan Commission will review several certified survey maps, a utility easement, a zoning map amendment, and a conditional use request. Discussion will also cover a Community Living Arrangement use amendment, updates to the Comprehensive Plan draft, and recent site plan submissions. The meeting includes approval of the August 25, 2025 minutes and a public comment period.

• Consideration of a 3‑lot and 1‑outlot certified survey map at 1100 Employers Blvd (Parcels WD‑D0031, WD‑364‑D‑502)
• Consideration of a 2‑lot extraterritorial certified survey map at 2200 Blake Way in Lawrence (Parcel L‑451‑4)
• Consideration of a 44‑lot and 1‑outlot extraterritorial preliminary plat of Rock Ridge Estates at 2200 Blake Way in Lawrence (Parcels part of L‑451‑1, L‑452‑5)
• Consideration of a zoning map amendment to remove PDD overlays from 105 parcels east of Lawrence Dr, south of Bridge Port Ln, and north of Daytona Speedway
• Consideration of a conditional use of Type B Home Occupation in a R2‑45 (Two‑Unit) District at 600 Lewis St (Parcel ED‑936)

The commission unanimously approved several development actions, including certified survey maps for 1100 Employers Blvd and 2200 Beck Way, a preliminary plat for Rock Ridge Estates, a new 10‑foot utility easement on Main Avenue, and a zoning map amendment removing PDD overlays from 105 parcels. They also approved a conditional use permit for a gunsmithing home‑occupation at 600 Lewis Street. The commission agreed to immediately revise the community‑living‑arrangement section of the zoning ordinance. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of August 25, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 3‑lot & 1‑outlot certified survey map at 1100 Employers Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved 2‑lot extraterritorial certified survey map at 2200 Beck Way, Lawrence (unanimous)
• Approved 44‑lot & 1‑outlot extraterritorial preliminary plat for Rock Ridge Estates, Lawrence (unanimous)
• Approved new 10‑foot utility easement at 300 Main Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved zoning map amendment removing PDD overlays from 105 parcels (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Type B home occupation (gunsmithing) at 600 Lewis St (unanimous)
• Agreed to immediately revise community‑living‑arrangement zoning section (unanimous)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will approve minutes from the August 21 meeting and hold a discussion on the 2026 budget. It will consider improvement requests for Legion Park disc golf, a beer garden revenue allocation, a Pink Flamingo statue plaque, a playground addition at Rainbow Park, and a grant for Wilson Park. The board will also vote on a resident survey for naming a new park in the Waterview Heights subdivision.

• Approve minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting
• 2026 budget discussion
• Approve Legion Park disc golf course improvement request
• Approve allocation of beer garden revenue
• Approve Pink Flamingo statue plaque placement

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved opening public comments and returning to regular order. The board approved the Legion Park disc golf course improvement request, granting permission for the upgrades but without allocating city funds. No budget changes were adopted during the meeting.

• Approved August 21, 2025 Board of Park Commissioners minutes (unanimous)
• Approved opening public comments at 6:45 pm (unanimous)
• Approved returning to regular order at 6:50 pm (unanimous)
• Approved Legion Park disc golf course improvement request without city funding (unanimous)

Common Council

The De Pere Common Council will vote on awarding the $1,445,555.55 contract for Project 25‑11 street and utility construction to Kruczek Construction Inc. The council will also consider two ordinances amending solid‑waste and traffic codes, and several resolutions authorizing development agreements and grant actions. Additional items include a sublease recommendation for the city tower site and discussion of continued participation in opioid litigation.

• Award of Project 25‑11 Redevelopment Street and Utility Construction to Kruczek Construction Inc. for $1,445,555.55
• Ordinance #25‑09 amending Chapter 82 (Solid Waste and Recycling)
• Ordinance #25‑10 amending Chapter 150 (Traffic Regulations)
• Resolution #25‑103 Development Agreement with Valley Cabinet, Inc. (Parcel ED‑F0101; 1840 South Broadway Street)
• Resolution #25‑104 Development Agreement with Washworld of DePere LLC (Parcel WD‑1136‑1; 2222 American Boulevard)

The De Pere Common Council unanimously approved a $1,445,555.55 contract for Project 25‑11 street and utility construction. It also approved a hybrid city entrance sign design funded with $3,000 from unassigned reserves, and adopted ordinances updating solid‑waste tag limits and traffic regulations. Additional unanimous actions included a sublease at 400 Lewis Street, revisions to the STH 32 financial agreement, and participation in opioid litigation settlement.

• Approved minutes of Sept 2 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved sublease of city tower at 400 Lewis Street (unanimous)
• Approved $1,445,555.55 Project 25‑11 street and utility construction contract to Kruczek Construction (unanimous)
• Approved hybrid city entrance sign design and $3,000 funding from unassigned reserves (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #25‑09 removing limits on resident overflow tag purchases (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #25‑10 updating traffic regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #25‑98 revising State/Municipal Financial Agreement for STH 32 improvements (unanimous)
• Approved participation in opioid litigation settlement (unanimous)

Sustainability Commission

The De Pere Sustainability Commission will approve the minutes from its August 12, 2025 meeting and introduce new members. It will consider advertising opportunities, a September farmers market booth, and a draft letter to residents about planned natural landscapes and pollinator gardens. The commission will also discuss its work plan and prioritize several initiatives such as Adopt a Drain, Clean Air, Composting, Green Energy, and Pollinator Gardens.

• Approval of the August 12, 2025 Sustainability Commission meeting minutes
• Consideration of Initiative Advertising Opportunities
• Consideration of September Farmers Market Booth
• Consideration of draft letter to residents about Planned Natural Landscapes/Pollinator Gardens
• Discussion on Initiative Prioritization – Adopt a Drain

The Sustainability Commission voted to move forward with a movie‑theater advertisement, install banners on Reid Street, and add the initiatives to the City newsletter. The motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. Earlier items also approved the prior meeting minutes, cancel the September Farmers Market booth, and adopt a draft resident letter about natural landscapes.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved movie theater ad, Reid Street banners, and City newsletter inclusion (5‑0 unanimous)
• Approved canceling the September Farmers Market booth (unanimous)
• Approved draft letter to residents about planned natural landscapes/pollinator gardens (unanimous)

Finance/Personnel Committee

The Finance/Personnel Committee will consider several financial agreements, including a redevelopment project and auditing services. The body will also discuss the status of the 2026 budget and a paramedic reimbursement program.

• Redevelopment Agreement Terms with Ninth Street Development LLC for 114 S Ninth Street
• Grant funds for De Pere Health Department via WI DPH Consolidated Contract #155015 and #15580 totaling $28,856
• 2025-2026 Auditing Services Agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
• Consent to Sublease for Colocation at the City of De Pere Tower Site at 400 Lewis Street
• Approval of the Paramedic Reimbursement Program

The Finance/Personnel Committee approved a $28,856 grant to the De Pere Health Department and consented to a sublease at the City Tower site at 400 Lewis Street. It also approved the redevelopment agreement terms with Ninth Street Development LLC for 114 S Ninth Street into a multi‑tenant commercial building. Additionally, the committee approved the 2025‑2026 auditing services agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP and accepted the cash and investments report. The Paramedic Reimbursement Program was held over for a later vote.

• Approved minutes of Aug 12, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved $28,856 grant to Health Department (5-0)
• Approved consent to sublease at 400 Lewis Street (5-0)
• Approved redevelopment agreement for 114 S Ninth Street (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 auditing services agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (5-0)
• Approved cash and investments report (5-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review agreements with the Wisconsin DOT and real estate services for STH 32. Members will also consider a contract for Redevelopment Street and Utility Construction and potential changes to the municipal code regarding solid waste.

• Revised Municipal Agreement for STH 32 with Wisconsin DOT
• Quote for Real Estate Services for STH 32
• Amendment to Chapter 82 of the De Pere Municipal Code regarding Solid Waste
• Award of Contract 25-11 Redevelopment Street and Utility Construction
• Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement for the 2026 Wisconsin Recycling Consolidation Grant

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved the minutes from the August 11 meeting. It then approved the revised Wisconsin DOT municipal agreement for the STH 32 Main & Reid improvements, a $16 M project with an $2,911,927 city cost share. Additional unanimous approvals included a real‑estate services contract to Corre, Inc., an amendment to Chapter 82 solid‑waste ordinance, a 2026 recycling‑grant cooperative agreement, a $1,455,555.55 redevelopment street and utility contract to Kruczek Construction, and the City Engineer’s parking and traffic recommendations.

• Approved August 11, 2025 Board of Public Works meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Wisconsin DOT Revised Municipal Agreement for STH 32 (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement for Real Estate Services for STH 32 to Corre, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 82 solid‑waste ordinance to remove overflow‑tag limit (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement for 2026 Wisconsin Recycling Consolidation Grant (unanimous)
• Approved award of Contract 25‑11 Redevelopment Street and Utility Construction to Kruczek Construction, Inc. for $1,455,555.55 (unanimous)
• Approved City Engineer Parking and Traffic Recommendations (unanimous)

License Committee

The De Pere License Committee will approve the minutes from its July 15 meeting and then consider an application for a Class "B" fermented malt beverage/intoxicating liquor license for Otters on Birch LLC at 617 Birch St. Public comment is limited to matters within the committee's jurisdiction. The meeting also includes routine items such as future agenda planning.

• Approval of minutes from the July 15, 2025 License Committee meeting
• Application for a Class "B" fermented malt beverage/intoxicating liquor license for Otters on Birch LLC, 617 Birch St.

The committee approved the application for a Class B fermented malt beverage/intoxicating liquor license for Otters on Birch LLC at 617 Birch St. The approval is contingent on the agent passing a background check. The motion passed unanimously. The minutes from the July 15 meeting were also approved unanimously.

• Approved July 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Class B liquor license for Otters on Birch, contingent on background check (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will review a collateral assignment for the Building F Development Project at the former Shopko site. The body will also consider liquor license applications and easement donations for the DOT and Wisconsin Public Service.

• Consent to Collateral Assignment of Development Agreement for Former Shopko Site - Building F Development Project
• Class 'B' liquor license application for Otters on Birch LLC at 617 Birch St.
• Resolution #25-96: Temporary Limited Easement Donation to Wisconsin Department of Transportation (Kiwanis Park)
• Resolution #25-97: Public utility gas easement for Wisconsin Public Service (530 Grant Street)
• Acceptance of $2,500 donation from Wochinske Family Foundation and $3,000 from Aurora BayCare Sports Medicine

The De Pere Common Council unanimously approved multiple actions, including appointments, park donations, a liquor license pending a background check, and several easement resolutions. It also approved the continuation of a tree‑grant program and a development agreement for the former Shopko site. All decisions were made by unanimous roll‑call votes.

• Approved appointment of Alderperson Nelson to Finance/Personnel Committee (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,500 donation from Wochinske Family Foundation to Recreation Scholarship Fund (unanimous)
• Accepted $3,000 donation from Aurora BayCare Sports Medicine for flag football t‑shirts (unanimous)
• Approved compressor repairs at De Pere Ice Arena (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of NEW Water Tree Grant with contingency funding (unanimous)
• Approved Class B liquor license for Otters on Birch pending police background check (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #25-96 authorizing temporary limited easement donation to WisDOT for Kiwanis Park (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #25-97 approving public utility gas easement for Wisconsin Public Service at 530 Grant Street (unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police & Fire Commission will meet to approve the July 24, 2025, meeting minutes and confirm a new firefighter appointment. The agenda includes a public comment period and a closed session to discuss employment matters.

• Approval of July 24, 2025, meeting minutes
• Confirmation of appointment to position of Firefighter
• Creation of Firefighter Eligibility List
• Closed session to discuss employment matters
• Public Comment on matters under Commission jurisdiction

The commission approved the July 24 minutes unanimously. It entered and then resumed a closed session to discuss employment matters. Commissioners approved one candidate for the firefighter eligibility list and appointed James Truckey as a firefighter, contingent on passing required exams. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 a.m.

• Approved July 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss employment matters (motion carried)
• Resumed open session (motion carried)
• Approved one candidate for firefighter eligibility list (motion carried)
• Appointed James Truckey as firefighter, contingent on exams (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 a.m. (motion carried)

Historic Preservation Commission

The De Pere Historic Preservation Commission will approve minutes from its June 23, 2025 meeting and hear public comments. It will consider the status of three 2025 projects: historic property designations, a GLG subgrant facilitation, and public‑education program #2. The commission will also discuss completing four neighborhood historic district signs and installing a historic information kiosk in the De Pere Lock and Dam Historic District on James St.

• Approve minutes of the June 23, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission meeting
• Public comment on matters within the commission’s jurisdiction
• Consider status of three projects – historic property designations, GLG subgrant facilitation, public‑education program #2
• Discuss completion of four neighborhood historic district signs
• Discuss installation of a historic/information kiosk in the De Pere Lock and Dam Historic District at the west end of James St

The commission approved the minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting. They approved a motion to receive the project memo and place it on file. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved receipt and filing of project memo (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider zoning map amendments, including the removal of PDD overlays from 122 parcels and a district change to PUD for several properties. The body will also discuss draft chapters of the Comprehensive Plan Update and review recent site plans.

• Zoning map amendment to remove PDD overlays from 122 parcels east of Lawrence DR, north of Garroman DR, and west of American BL
• Zoning map amendment from BP-2 to PUD at 2121 American BL, 0 Fortune AV, 0 Cherry LN, 2107 American BL, and 450 Fortune BL
• Proposed 12-foot-wide gas easement at the south and east ends of 530 Grant ST
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Update Draft Chapters (Introductory and People Chapters)

The De Pere Plan Commission approved the minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting. It also approved a zoning map amendment removing PDD overlays from 122 parcels, a conversion of the Business Park 2 district to a Planned Unit Development for several parcels, and a new 12‑foot gas easement at 530 Grant St. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved removal of PDD overlays from 122 parcels (unanimous)
• Approved conversion of BP‑2 to PUD for parcels 2121 American BL, 0 Fortune AV, 0 Cherry LN, 2107 American BL, 450 Fortune BL (unanimous)
• Approved 12‑foot gas easement at 530 Grant St (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Park Commissioners

The De Pere Board of Park Commissioners will first approve the minutes from its July 17, 2025 meeting. It will then consider two donations—$2,500 from the Wochinske Family Foundation for the Recreation Scholarship Fund and $3,000 from Aurora BayCare Sports Medicine for flag‑football T‑shirts. Additional items include compressor repairs at the De Pere Ice Arena, the Ash Tree Grant from NEW Water, and approval of SBC Project GV‑15 at Kiwanis Park.

• Approve $2,500 donation from the Wochinske Family Foundation to the Recreation Scholarship Fund
• Approve $3,000 donation from Aurora BayCare Sports Medicine to sponsor flag‑football T‑shirts
• Approve compressor repairs at the De Pere Ice Arena funded by the Ice Arena Fund
• Consider Ash Tree Grant from NEW Water
• Approve SBC Project GV‑15 at Kiwanis Park

The Board of Park Commissioners unanimously approved several items, including the use of the Ash Tree Grant to provide free trees to residents who lost trees to Emerald Ash Borer. They also accepted two donations for scholarships and flag‑football shirts, approved emergency ice‑arena compressor repairs, and authorized a land use project at Kiwanis Park. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved July 17, 2025 Board of Park Commissioners minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,500 donation from Wochinske Family Foundation to Recreation Scholarship Fund (unanimous)
• Accepted $3,000 donation from Aurora BayCare Sports Medicine for flag‑football t‑shirts (unanimous)
• Approved emergency compressor repairs at De Pere Ice Arena, funding $2,500 from Ice Arena Fund (unanimous)
• Approved staff recommendation to use Ash Tree Grant to provide free trees to residents (unanimous)
• Approved SBC Project GV-15 at Kiwanis Park (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will appoint Casey Nelson as the Fourth District alderperson and a teen advisor to the Board of Park Commissioners. It will consider and act on several contract awards, resolutions, and a police department over‑hire request. The council will also discuss redevelopment options for the former Irwin School property.

• Award of Contract 25-21 City Hall First Floor Remodel to IEI General Contractors for $268,831.00
• Award of Precast Concrete Supply Contract 03.40 to Wells Concrete Products Co. for $1,787,579.00 for a public parking ramp on Parcel ED-875, 230 North Wisconsin
• Transfer of $10,000 from Unassigned Reserves to fund Police Department Garage Fire Remediation
• Renewal Service Agreement with HydroCorp, LLC for Cross‑Connection Control
• Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Ledgeview for O’Keefe Road resurfacing

The De Pere Common Council made several unanimous approvals, including a $1,787,579 contract for precast concrete to build a public parking ramp. It also appointed Casey Nelson as Fourth District Alderperson and approved a police department over‑hire request. The council referred the city entrance sign design back to staff and approved the Vercada gate system for yard‑waste security.

• Approved appointment of Casey Nelson as Fourth District Alderperson (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Olivia Alberson as Teen Advisor to the Board of Park Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved police department over‑hire request (unanimous)
• Referred city entrance sign design back to staff as amended (7‑1)
• Approved City Hall first‑floor remodel contract to IEI General Contractors for $268,831 (unanimous)
• Approved Vercada gate system with $15 access card for yard‑waste site (unanimous)
• Adopted renewal service agreement with HydroCorp, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted contract award to Miron Construction Co. for precast concrete supply $1,787,579 (unanimous)

Sustainability Commission

The De Pere Sustainability Commission will meet to approve the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes and elect a Vice Chairperson. The agenda includes a presentation by C.A. Lawton Company, discussion of a Clean Energy Work Plan, and an update on the Composting Reimbursement Program for Quarter 2. Commissioners will also consider the 2026 budget request, draft work plan initiatives, and the Enviroscape Watershed Model.

• Approval of the July 8, 2025 Sustainability Commission meeting minutes
• Election of Vice Chairperson
• C.A. Lawton Company presentation
• Consideration of the Clean Energy Work Plan
• Consideration of the 2026 Budget Request

The Sustainability Commission unanimously approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes, elected Carmen Van Schyndel as vice chairperson, adopted the 2026 budget request, and approved the purchase of an Enviroscape Watershed Model with carrying case. No other items were acted on; several topics were discussed without a decision. The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 PM.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Carmen Van Schyndel as vice chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Sustainability Commission budget request (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Enviroscape Watershed Model with carrying case (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:08 PM (unanimous)

Finance/Personnel Committee

The Finance/Personnel Committee will consider several items, including a police request to allocate $10,000 from unassigned reserves due to a garage fire, and a request for additional police hiring. The committee will also review the Paramedic Reimbursement Program, an Assessor Services Agreement, and the 2024‑2025 property tax bill preparation agreement with Brown County. Additional topics include a 2026 budget status discussion and a public hearing request from the owner of Buddy's Breakfast Burgers regarding a mobile food establishment application.

• Police request to spend $10,000 from unassigned reserves for garage fire
• Police Department request for over‑hire (additional personnel)
• Approval of the Paramedic Reimbursement Program
• Assessor Services Agreement
• 2024‑2025 Property Tax Bill Preparation Agreement with Brown County

The Finance/Personnel Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the July 8 meeting, a $10,000 police request from unassigned reserves, and a police over‑hire request to fill upcoming vacancies. It also moved the paramedic reimbursement program to a future meeting, approved a one‑year assessor services contract for $76,800, and approved the city’s property‑tax bill preparation agreement with Brown County. The committee granted the appeal of a mobile‑food‑truck application, contingent on proof of probation completion, and approved a tobacco‑license appeal. All votes were 4‑0 in favor with no dissent.

• Approved July 8 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved $10,000 police reserve spend (4‑0)
• Approved police over‑hire request (4‑0)
• Moved paramedic reimbursement program to Sep 9 meeting (unanimous, no votes recorded)
• Approved 1‑year assessor services contract with Accurate for $76,800 (4‑0)
• Approved 2024‑2025 property tax bill preparation agreement with Brown County (4‑0)
• Approved mobile‑food‑truck appeal, contingent on probation evidence (4‑0)
• Approved tobacco‑license appeal for Chad Zeske (4‑0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to discuss infrastructure and city maintenance. Key items include a contract award for the City Hall first floor remodel and an intergovernmental agreement for O’Keefe Road construction.

• Contract 25-21 City Hall First Floor Remodel award
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Town of Ledgeview for O’Keefe Road Construction
• HydroCorp Commercial Cross Connection Inspection Contract Renewal
• West Side New Yard Waste Site and yard waste site security
• Full Length Sanitary Lateral Replacement Program policy update

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes and referred the entrance‑sign design to the Common Council for further review. It also approved the Vercada card‑access system with three months of on‑site staffing for the new yard waste site. The Board gave final approval to move forward with the west‑side yard waste site, including required wetland mitigation, and renewed the HydroCorp commercial cross‑connection inspection contract.

• Approved June 9, 2025 Board of Public Works meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Referred entrance‑sign design to Common Council with staff samples (unanimous)
• Approved Vercada card‑access system and three‑month transition staffing for yard waste site (unanimous)
• Approved construction of west‑side yard waste site with $75,000 wetland mitigation (unanimous)
• Approved HydroCorp Commercial Cross Connection Inspection contract renewal (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss the 2026 expense and revenue budgets for the Health Department and the Board of Health. Members will also review the results of the 2025 Department of Health Services Chapter 140 Review.

• FY2026 WI DHS Tuberculosis Dispensary Contract
• Health and Human Services 690 Form regarding HHS Grants Policy
• Reappointment of Teresa Gulyas and resignation of Dennis Hibray
• Draft 2026 Health Department and Board of Health budgets
• Q2 Communicable Disease, Environmental Health, and Program Performance reports

The Board of Health unanimously approved the FY2026 Wisconsin DHS tuberculosis dispensary contract, providing coverage for residents without other insurance. It also approved signing the federal HHS 690 form for grant compliance and adopted the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. Board member Teresa Gulyas agreed to continue on the Board for another term, and the mayor will seek a replacement for departing member Dennis Hibray.

• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Teresa Gulyas agreed to continue on Board of Health for another term
• Approved FY2026 WI DHS Tuberculosis Dispensary contract (unanimous)
• Approved signing of HHS 690 Form for grant compliance (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on four resolutions that provide a home improvement loan to a resident and grant funds for façade improvements on three downtown properties. The council will also authorize a temporary limited easement for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Additionally, the mayor will reappoint members to several boards and commissions.

• Resolution #25-83 – Approve Home Improvement Loan to Susan A. Cherney‑Brosig (618 North Clay Street)
• Resolution #25-84 – Approve Façade Improvement Grant for 301 Main Avenue
• Resolution #25-85 – Approve Façade Improvement Grant for 305 Main Avenue
• Resolution #25-86 – Authorize Temporary Limited Easement to Wisconsin Department of Transportation (Parcel ED-287)
• Reappointments to boards and commissions by Mayor Boyd (e.g., Board of Appeals, Board of Health, Police & Fire Commission)

The Common Council unanimously approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting. It adopted Resolution #25-83 to fund a home improvement loan for Susan A. Cherney‑Brosig, and Resolutions #25-84, #25-85, and #25-86 for façade improvement projects and a temporary easement to WisDOT. The council also unanimously reappointed members to several boards and commissions.

• Approved minutes of July 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #25-83: home improvement loan to Susan A. Cherney‑Brosig (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #25-84: façade improvement grant for 301 Main Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #25-85: façade improvement grant for 305 Main Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #25-86: temporary limited easement to WisDOT for Parcel ED-287 (unanimous)
• Reappointed members to boards and commissions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:06 PM (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority

The De Pere Redevelopment Authority will approve the minutes from its April 28, 2025 meeting and hold its annual election of chairperson and vice chairperson. The board will introduce City Manager Kimberly Flom. It will consider a home improvement loan for property owner Sue Brosig at 618 N. Clay Street and façade grant requests for 301 Main Avenue (WD-906) and 305 Main Avenue (WD-907), both submitted by Gavic Holdings LLC.

• Approval of minutes from the April 28, 2025 Redevelopment Authority meeting
• Annual election of chairperson and vice chairperson
• Consideration of De Pere Home Improvement Loan for Sue Brosig, 618 N. Clay Street
• Consideration of façade grant request for 301 Main Avenue (WD-906), Gavic Holdings LLC
• Consideration of façade grant request for 305 Main Avenue (WD-907), Gavic Holdings LLC

Police & Fire Commission

The De Pere Police & Fire Commission will meet on July 24, 2025. The commission will consider creating a Police Officer Eligibility List and confirming appointments for Battalion Chief positions. The meeting also includes approval of the May 29, 2025 minutes and public comment on commission matters. A closed‑session portion may be held to discuss employment matters.

• Approval of the minutes of the May 29, 2025 Police and Fire Commission meeting
• Discussion and possible action on candidates for creating a Police Officer Eligibility List
• Discussion and possible action on candidates for Battalion Chief positions
• Creation of the Police Officer Eligibility List
• Confirmation of appointment to the Battalion Chief position(s)

The commission approved the minutes from the May 29 meeting unanimously. It approved one candidate for the Police Officer Eligibility List. It appointed Delbert Zuleger, Jr. and Neal Schweiner as Battalion Chiefs. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 a.m.

• Approved May 29 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session (roll call vote)
• Moved to resume open session (roll call vote)
• Approved one candidate for Police Officer Eligibility List (roll call vote)
• Appointed Delbert Zuleger, Jr. as Battalion Chief (roll call vote)
• Appointed Neal Schweiner as Battalion Chief (roll call vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:35 a.m. (roll call vote)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from June, accept a $1,000 donation for music stands, and consider a new event at Legion Park. Staff will also provide updates on park projects and beer gardens.

• Approval of June 19, 2025 Board of Park Commissioners minutes
• Accept $1,000 donation from Gary & Lory Wieseckel for City Band Music Stands
• Consideration of new special event 'Flocktoberfest' at Legion Park
• Staff update on Rainbow Park Playground
• Staff update on 2025 Beer Gardens

The De Pere Board of Park Commissioners approved its June 19 minutes and accepted a $1,000 donation from Gary and Lory Wieseckel, both unanimously. The board also unanimously approved the new special event “Flocktoberfest” to be held at Legion Park. All motions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved June 19 Board of Park Commissioners minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,000 donation from Gary and Lory Wieseckel for city band music stands (unanimous)
• Approved Flocktoberfest special event at Legion Park (unanimous)
• Opened public comment period (unanimous)
• Closed public comment period (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Common Council

The De Pere Common Council will approve minutes from June meetings and hold a public hearing to act on a zoning map amendment for the 1900 block of Ridgeway Drive. The council will consider recommendations on a $50,000 youth hockey donation, a historic designation for 127 N Broadway St, a 10‑lot extraterritorial plat on Heritage Rd, and several resolutions covering parking structure contracts, tax‑incremental districts, and licensing matters.

• Public hearing to act on zoning map amendment (RM‑2 Multi‑Unit) for 1900 Ridgeway Drive (Parcel ED‑1164‑R‑32‑2)
• Recommendation to approve up to $50,000 donation for De Pere Ice Center improvements
• Recommendation to designate 127 N Broadway St as a historic property on State and National Registers
• Resolution #25‑73 authorizing amendment to AIA Document B101‑2017 with GRAEF‑USA for public parking structure at 230 N Wisconsin St
• Resolution #25‑74 extending the life of Tax Incremental District No. 8 for affordable housing funding

The Common Council approved the minutes from June meetings and adopted a zoning map amendment for the 1900 block of Ridgeway Drive. It accepted a $50,000 donation to the De Pere Youth Hockey Association and approved the historic designation of 127 N Broadway St. The council also adopted multiple financing resolutions, extended Tax Incremental District No. 8 for affordable housing, terminated Tax Incremental Districts 8 and 16, and appointed members to the Downtown De Pere Business Improvement District board.

• Approved June 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted zoning map amendment for 1900 Ridgeway Drive (unanimous)
• Accepted $50,000 DPYH donation for ice center improvements (unanimous)
• Approved historic designation of 127 N Broadway St (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #25-79 authorizing 2025A GO promissory notes (unanimous)
• Extended Tax Incremental District No. 8 for affordable housing (unanimous)
• Terminated Tax Incremental District No. 8 (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Downtown De Pere Business Improvement District board (unanimous)

License Committee

The De Pere License Committee will first approve the minutes from its June 17, 2025 meeting. It will then open a public comment period for matters within its jurisdiction. The committee will consider three action items: renewing a Class B fermented malt beverage/intoxicating liquor license for El Bistro Taco for the period July 1 2025 through June 30 2026, and hearing requests from Austin Remington‑Strombach and Alfred Nelson to appear regarding the denial of their operator license applications.

• Renewal of Class B fermented malt beverage/intoxicating liquor license for El Bistro Taco (July 1 2025–June 30 2026)
• Request by Austin Remington‑Strombach to appear concerning denial of his operator license
• Request by Alfred Nelson to appear concerning denial of his operator license
• Approval of minutes from the June 17 2025 License Committee meeting
• Public comment period on matters within License Committee jurisdiction

The License Committee approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved a Class B fermented malt beverage/intoxicating liquor license renewal for El Bistro Taco for the period July 1 2025 through June 30 2026. The committee also approved requests for Austin Remington‑Strombach and Alfred Nelson to appear before the committee regarding their denied operator licenses.

• Approved June 17, 2025 License Committee minutes (unanimous, 3‑0)
• Approved Class B liquor license renewal for El Bistro Taco (July 1 2025–June 30 2026) (unanimous, 3‑0)
• Approved Austin Remington‑Strombach's request to appear before the committee (unanimous, 3‑0)
• Approved Alfred Nelson's request to appear before the committee (unanimous, 3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:14 PM (unanimous, 3‑0)

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will discuss composting and curbside food scrap pickup programs. The body will also review a pollinator garden RFP and prioritize commission initiatives. Members may elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.

• Discussion with Toni Burns regarding composting
• Discussion with Carrie Gillman regarding curbside food scrap pickup programs
• Discussion on Pollinator Garden RFP
• Consideration of initiative advertising opportunities
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

The Sustainability Commission approved the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners elected Emily Henrigillis as chairperson by unanimous roll‑call vote. The commission also voted unanimously to postpone the vice‑chairperson election until the August meeting. All other agenda items were discussed with no actions taken.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Emily Henrigillis as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Tabled Vice Chairperson election until August meeting (unanimous)
• Opened public comment period (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session (unanimous)

Finance/Personnel Committee

The Finance/Personnel Committee will consider approval of the 2024 Management Letter and Financial Statements, and several resolutions concerning 2025 General Obligation promissory notes. A cash and investments report will be presented. The committee will also hear a request from Chad Zeske, agent for Holy Smokes, regarding the denial of his Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device Retail License application.

• Approval of the 2024 Management Letter and Financial Statements
• Parameters Resolution for the 2025A General Obligation promissory notes
• Parameters Resolution for the 2025B Taxable General Obligation promissory notes
• Parameters Resolution for the 2025C Note Anticipation notes
• Request by Chad Zeske (Holy Smokes) to appear regarding denial of a retail license

The Finance/Personnel Committee unanimously approved the 2024 Management Letter and Financial Statements. It also approved several resolutions authorizing 2025 general‑obligation promissory notes (2025A, 2025B, Initial, and 2025C). The committee approved the appeal of a denied cigarette, tobacco, and vaping retail license, contingent on proof of completed probation. All actions were passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Management Letter and Financial Statements (unanimous)
• Approved Parameters Resolution for 2025A G.O. promissory notes (unanimous)
• Approved Parameters Resolution for 2025B Taxable G.O. promissory notes (unanimous)
• Approved Initial Resolution for G.O. promissory notes (unanimous)
• Approved Parameters Resolution for 2025C Note Anticipation notes (unanimous)
• Approved Cash and Investments Report (unanimous)
• Approved Holy Smokes license appeal, pending probation documentation (unanimous)

General

The De Pere Common Council will meet on June 25, 2025 to discuss a possible Small Business Development Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. This item is the only substantive agenda matter; the rest of the meeting covers standard procedural business. No decision has been made prior to the meeting.

• Consideration and possible action on a Small Business Development Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

The Common Council voted 7-0 to accept a Small Business Development Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. The motion was moved by Mayor James Boyd and seconded by Alderperson Dan Carpenter. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Small Business Development Grant (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to elect its Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The body will also consider the status of three active 2025 projects.

• Annual election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Status review of historic property designations
• Status review of CLG Subgrant facilitation
• Status review of public education program #2

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting. Members elected Ald. Jonathon Hansen as Chairperson and Gene Hackbarth as Vice Chairperson, each by unanimous vote. The commission also unanimously approved the draft State Bank of De Pere nomination document with revisions and will forward it to the Common Council for a final decision. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:29 PM.

• Approved April 28 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Jonathon Hansen as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Gene Hackbarth as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved draft State Bank of De Pere nomination and will forward to Common Council (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:29 PM (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The De Pere Plan Commission will approve minutes from its May 26, 2025 meeting and elect a chairperson and vice chairperson. It will consider a 10‑lot extraterritorial final plat for Grande Ridge Estates Second Addition at the 3400 block of Heritage Rd in Ledgeview (parcels D‑2573, D‑2574, D‑2580) and a zoning map amendment changing RM‑2 PDD to RM‑2 for the 1900 block of Ridgeway Dr. The meeting also includes a staff update on the comprehensive plan process and a discussion of recent site plans.

• Approval of minutes from the May 26, 2025 Plan Commission meeting
• Annual election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Consideration of a 10‑lot extraterritorial final plat for Grande Ridge Estates Second Addition, 3400 BLK Heritage Rd, Ledgeview (parcels D‑2573, D‑2574, D‑2580)
• Consideration of zoning map amendment from RM‑2 PDD to RM‑2 for 1900 BLK Ridgeway Dr
• Staff presentation on the Comprehensive Plan Update process

The commission approved the May 26, 2025 meeting minutes. It elected Jonathon Hansen as chairperson and Brenda Busch as vice chairperson. It also approved the Grande Ridge Estates Second Addition extraterritorial final plat and a zoning map amendment for 1900 Block Ridgeway Drive, then adjourned.

• Approved May 26 minutes (5-0)
• Elected Jonathon Hansen chairperson (5-0)
• Elected Brenda Busch vice chairperson (5-0)
• Approved Grande Ridge Estates Second Addition extraterritorial final plat (5-0)
• Approved removal of PDD overlay from 1900 Block Ridgeway Drive zoning map (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Park Commissioners

The De Pere Board of Park Commissioners will consider several approvals, including the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting and the 2024‑2025 financial statements for the De Pere Ice Arena. The board will also vote on a donation proposal of up to $50,000 from the De Pere Youth Hockey Association for ice‑center improvements, the creation of a fundraising committee, and reimbursement for a pool facility attendant certification. A discussion on a new park name in the Waterview Heights subdivision and a staff update on a $500 tree donation from American Transmission Company are also on the agenda.

• Approve De Pere Youth Hockey Association donation proposal of up to $50,000 for Ice Center improvements
• Approve creation of a De Pere Ice Arena Fundraising Committee
• Approve Pool Facility Attendant Certification reimbursement
• Discussion on new park name in the Waterview Heights subdivision
• Staff update on $500 tree donation from American Transmission Company (ATC)

The Board of Park Commissioners approved the May 15 meeting minutes and the 2024-2025 year‑end financial statements for the De Pere Ice Arena (with one abstention). They also approved a $50,000 donation from the De Pere Youth Hockey Association for arena improvements and created a fundraising committee for the Ice Arena. Additionally, the board approved reimbursement for pool facility attendant certification.

• Approved May 15, 2025 Board of Park Commissioners minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2024-2025 Ice Arena year‑end financial statements (unanimous, Elizabeth McMasters abstained)
• Approved DPYH donation proposal up to $50,000 for Ice Arena improvements (unanimous)
• Approved creation of De Pere Ice Arena Fundraising Committee (unanimous)
• Approved pool facility attendant certification reimbursement (unanimous)

Common Council

The De Pere Common Council meeting on June 17, 2025 will include a roll call, a summer study session, and a training on the CivicClerk agenda portal. The meeting is designated as a special untelevised session and will adjourn after the training. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Roll call of council members
• Summer study session
• CivicClerk agenda portal training
• Adjournment

License Committee

The De Pere License Committee will approve the minutes from its June 3, 2025 meeting. It will hold a public comment period on matters within the committee’s jurisdiction. The committee will consider renewal applications for various Class A and Class B fermented malt beverage, intoxicating liquor, and wine licenses for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

• Approval of minutes from the June 3, 2025 License Committee meeting
• Public comment period on matters under License Committee jurisdiction
• Renewal applications for Class “A” fermented malt beverage licenses (July 1, 2025‑June 30, 2026)
• Renewal applications for Class “A” fermented malt beverage/intoxicating liquor licenses (July 1, 2025‑June 30, 2026)
• Renewal applications for Class “B” fermented malt beverage, Class “C” wine, and Class “B” intoxicating liquor licenses (July 1, 2025‑June 30, 2026)

The committee approved the minutes from the June 3 meeting. It then unanimously approved renewal applications for Class A fermented malt beverage, Class A intoxicating liquor, Class B fermented malt beverage (Class C wine), and Class B intoxicating liquor licenses for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

• Approved June 3 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Class A fermented malt beverage license renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Class A intoxicating liquor license renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Class B fermented malt beverage / Class C wine license renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Class B intoxicating liquor license renewal (unanimous)

Common Council

The De Pere Common Council will meet on June 17, 2025, to decide on several contracts, including a new EMS agreement with the Town of Ledgeview and a $298,888.88 utility relocation project. The council will also discuss amendments to building codes, land dedications for street rights-of-way, and a development agreement for the former Shopko site hotel project.

• Non-renewal of EMS contract with Town of Ledgeview and approval of new $298,888.88 utility relocation contract with Kruczek Construction
• Award of $481,687.00 contract to Advance Construction for Commerce Drive Yard Waste Site
• Waiver of Public Works fees for Definitely De Pere
• Amendment to Chapter 54 (Building and Construction) of the De Pere Municipal Code
• Development Agreement with De Pere Hotel Associates for former Shopko site hotel project

The De Pere Common Council approved several contracts and grant awards, renewed and non‑renewed EMS agreements, and adopted a building‑code ordinance. All actions passed unanimously with an 8‑0 vote. No items were tabled or denied.

• Approved minutes of the June 3 meeting (8-0)
• Approved $250 community service grants to four applicants (8-0)
• Approved non‑renewal of EMS contract with Town of Ledgeview and new EMS contract effective Jan 1 2026 (8-0)
• Approved non‑renewal of EMS contract with Town of Lawrence (8-0)
• Approved switch to a Commercial Rewards Card (8-0)
• Awarded Contract 25-17 Interstate Highway 41 Utility Relocation to Kruczek Construction, Inc. for $298,888.88 (8-0)
• Awarded Contract 25-22 Commerce Drive Yard Waste Site to Advance Construction, Inc. for $481,687.00 (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-07 amending Chapter 54 Building and Construction Code (8-0)

Finance/Personnel Committee

The Finance/Personnel Committee will consider the non-renewal and replacement of EMS contracts with the Town of Ledgeview and the Town of Lawrence. The body will also review the 30% design phase for a downtown parking structure at the former Shopko site.

• Non-renewal of 2012 EMS contract with Town of Ledgeview and a new proposed contract effective January 1, 2026
• Non-renewal of EMS contract with Town of Lawrence
• Johnson Controls Planned Service Agreement for Fire Station #2 fire alarm and sprinkler inspection
• Amendments to De Pere Municipal Code Chapter 54 - Buildings and Construction
• Review of 30% Design Phase of the Downtown Parking Structure at the former Shopko Site

The committee approved 180‑day non‑renewal notices for the Emergency Medical Services contracts with the Towns of Ledgeview and Lawrence and authorized the draft new EMS contract terms. It also approved a service agreement for fire alarm and sprinkler inspections, amendments to the municipal building code, a $15,000 design contract amendment for the downtown parking structure, a switch to a commercial rewards credit card, and preliminary 2025 borrowing. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 180‑day non‑renewal notice for EMS contract with Town of Ledgeview (3‑0)
• Approved 180‑day non‑renewal notice for EMS contract with Town of Lawrence (3‑0)
• Approved Johnson Controls service agreement for fire alarm and sprinkler inspection (3‑0)
• Approved amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 54 – Buildings and Construction (3‑0)
• Approved $15,000 design contract amendment for geotechnical work on downtown parking structure (3‑0)
• Approved switch to a commercial rewards credit card for city purchases (3‑0)
• Approved preliminary 2025 borrowing request (3‑0)
• Approved investments summary (3‑0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss consultant services for water rate applications and a request from Definitely De Pere to waive fees. The board is also considering contract awards for utility relocation and a yard waste site.

• Consultant Services for Conventional Water Rate Application
• Definitely De Pere's Request to Waive Public Works Fees
• Compliance Maintenance Annual Report for Wastewater Collection System
• Contract 25-17 Interstate Highway 41 Utility Relocation
• Contract 25-22 Commerce Drive Yard Waste Site

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved several items, including hiring a consultant for a water rate application at a cost of $8,900 and waiving $2,000 in public works fees for Definitely De Pere events. It also approved the wastewater compliance report, a $298,888 contract for Interstate Highway 41 utility relocation, and a $481,687 contract for the Commerce Drive yard waste site. All motions passed unanimously. The Board discussed Brown County highway plans but took no action.

• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Onward Accounting & Consulting LLC for water rate application ($8,900) (unanimous)
• Approved waiving public works fees for Definitely De Pere 2025 events ($2,000) (unanimous)
• Approved wastewater compliance maintenance report and resolution (unanimous)
• Approved award of Contract 25-17 Interstate Highway 41 Utility Relocation ($298,888.88) (unanimous)
• Approved award of Contract 25-22 Commerce Drive Yard Waste Site ($481,687.00) (unanimous)
• Discussed Brown County Highway Capital Improvement Plans (no action)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Review

The Board will approve the minutes from the June 6, 2024 meeting and elect a chair and vice‑chair. It will hear requests to waive a Board of Review hearing so owners can appeal directly to the circuit court. The Board will also review a list of property objections that were submitted at least 48 hours before the meeting. Public appearances by objectors without 48‑hour notice are also scheduled.

• Approval of the June 6, 2024 Board of Review meeting minutes
• Election of Chair and Vice‑Chair of the Board
• Consideration of waiver requests for Board of Review hearings, allowing direct circuit‑court appeals
• Review of 48‑hour‑notice property objections (e.g., 2130 Lost Dauphin Road, 1305 Rita Lane, 2134 Fox Point Circle)
• Public appearances by objectors who did not give 48‑hour notice

Common Council

The Common Council will consider purchasing property for public parking related to the Shopko Development Project and land on the Main Avenue Corridor. The body will also review several park improvements and liquor license renewals.

• Bid from Bluemels for $57,460.00 for Rainbow Park Playground Surfacing
• Purchase of property for public parking regarding the Shopko Development Project
• Purchase of property regarding the Main Avenue Corridor west of the Railroad Track
• Acceptance of a $7,500 anonymous donation for Community Center meeting room chairs
• Redirecting $30,000 from Voyageur Park Dumpster Funds for a garbage picking unit

The De Pere Common Council approved a series of items, all by unanimous 8‑0 votes. Approvals included a $57,460 contract for Rainbow Park playground surfacing, a $30,000 fund reallocation for a garbage‑picking unit, licensing renewals, a $7,500 donation for community‑center chairs, and an intergovernmental agreement with Brown County for health inspections of the fairgrounds. The council also authorized property purchases related to the Shopko development and the Main Avenue corridor, and adopted the official city newspaper contract.

• Approved $57,460 contract for Rainbow Park Playground surfacing (8-0)
• Approved $30,000 reallocation for garbage picking unit (8-0)
• Accepted $7,500 donation for community‑center chairs (8-0)
• Approved Cedar Corporation environmental services contract for 100 Block S. Broadway (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution #25-64 official city newspaper contract (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution #25-65 intergovernmental agreement with Brown County for fairgrounds health inspections (8-0)
• Approved purchase of property for public purposes for Shopko Development Project (8-0)
• Approved purchase of property for public purposes for Main Avenue Corridor (8-0)

License Committee

The License Committee will first approve the minutes from its May 20, 2025 meeting. It will then hear a public comment period limited to license matters. The committee will consider an application for a special permit to allow alcohol consumption on public ways during the Downtown De Pere Art Nite events on June 13, July 11, and August 8, each from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Finally, the committee will review renewal applications for Class A and Class B fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor licenses for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

• Application for special permit allowing alcohol on public ways for Downtown De Pere Art Nite (June 13, July 11, August 8, 4 p.m.–8 p.m.)
• Renewal of Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage/Intoxicating Liquor Licenses for July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026
• Renewal of Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License for July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026
• Renewal of Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage/Intoxicating Liquor Licenses for July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026
• Renewal of Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage/Intoxicating Liquor Reserve License for July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026

The committee unanimously approved the meeting minutes, a special permit allowing alcohol consumption on public ways for the Downtown De Pere Art Nite events, and renewal of all Class A and Class B fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor licenses for July 2025‑June 2026. All approvals are contingent on police background checks. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved special permit for public alcohol at Downtown De Pere Art Nite (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Class A fermented malt beverage/intoxicating liquor licenses (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Class B fermented malt beverage licenses (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Class B fermented malt beverage/intoxicating liquor licenses (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Class B fermented malt beverage/intoxicating liquor reserve license (unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police & Fire Commission will hold its regular meeting, approve the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting, conduct a final oral exam for the Fire Chief, hold a closed‑session interview, and confirm the appointment of the Fire Chief. Public comment will be limited to matters under the commission's jurisdiction. The commission may also consider future agenda items before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes from the May 8, 2025 Police & Fire Commission meeting
• Final oral exam for Fire Chief candidate
• Closed‑session interview of Fire Chief candidate
• Confirmation of appointment to the Fire Chief position
• Public comment on police and fire matters

The commission approved the minutes from the May 8 meeting unanimously. Commissioners voted to hold a closed‑session oral exam for the Fire Chief candidate, then resumed open session. The commission confirmed the appointment of the new Fire Chief. The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 a.m.

• Approved May 8 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session for Fire Chief oral exam; motion carried
• Moved to resume open session; motion carried
• Confirmed appointment of Fire Chief; motion carried
• Adjourned meeting at 11:45 a.m.; motion carried

Plan Commission

The De Pere Plan Commission will approve the minutes from its April 28 meeting and hear public comments. It will consider and possibly act on a three‑lot extraterritorial Conditional Subdivision Map (CSM) at 2609 Lawrence Dr (Parcel L-480-2) and a two‑lot CSM at 215 N Broadway St (Parcel ED-861). The commission will also discuss site plans received since the April meeting and review the status of recently approved development projects.

• Approval of minutes from the April 28, 2025 Plan Commission meeting
• Public comment period on matters not on the agenda
• Consideration of a 3‑lot extraterritorial CSM at 2609 Lawrence Dr (Parcel L-480-2)
• Consideration of a 2‑lot CSM at 215 N Broadway St (Parcel ED-861)
• Discussion of site plans received since April and status of approved projects

The commission approved the minutes from the April 28 meeting. It approved a three‑lot extraterritorial conditional site modification at 2609 Lawrence Drive. It also approved a two‑lot conditional site modification at 215 N Wisconsin Street. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 28 minutes (6-0)
• Approved 3‑lot CSM at 2609 Lawrence Dr (6-0)
• Approved 2‑lot CSM at 215 N Wisconsin St (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Common Council

The De Pere Common Council will hold a public hearing on amendments to the zoning ordinance and consider terminating conditional use permits for St. Norbert College. The council will also vote on contracts for street resurfacing, sewer repairs, and city sign replacement.

• Public hearing on May 2025 Zoning Ordinance amendments
• Termination of 13 conditional use resolutions for St. Norbert College
• Contract 25-07: Curb repair and street resurfacing ($747,520.60)
• Contract 25-08: Internal sewer spot repairs ($74,850.05)
• Contract 25-16: Interstate Highway 41 sign replacement ($101,555.60)

The council unanimously adopted a zoning ordinance amendment (Ordinance #25-06) updating Chapter 14 and the official zoning map. It also approved the termination of 13 unused conditional use resolutions for St. Norbert College and authorized several contracts, including a $747,520.60 curb‑repair project, a $74,850.05 internal sewer repair, and a $101,555.60 city‑sign replacement. Additional approvals covered rental service agreements, special event permits, and various licensing renewals. All actions passed by unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Adopted Ordinance #25-06 amending Chapter 14 Zoning Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved termination of 13 expired conditional use resolutions for St. Norbert College (unanimous)
• Approved rental service agreements with Bay Towel, Inc. and Unifirst Corp. (unanimous)
• Awarded Contract 25-07 to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for curb repair ($747,520.60) (unanimous)
• Awarded Contract 25-08 to Aqualis for internal sewer spot repairs ($74,850.05) (unanimous)
• Approved special permits for Downtown De Pere Farmers Market events (unanimous)
• Approved licensing renewals for Class A and Class B fermented malt beverage and liquor licenses (unanimous)
• Approved Contract for I‑41 City Sign Replacement to Elevate 97 ($101,555.60) (unanimous)

License Committee

The License Committee will consider special permits for alcohol consumption on public ways for three Definitely De Pere events. The committee will also review renewal applications for various alcohol licenses for the July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, period.

• Special permit for Downtown De Pere Farmers Market (June 5 - September 25)
• Special permit for Downtown De Pere Art Nite (June 13, July 11, and August 8)
• Special permit for Tour De Pere (June 22 and June 23)
• Renewal applications for Class 'A' Fermented Malt Beverage Licenses
• Renewal applications for Class 'A' and 'B' Intoxicating Liquor Licenses

The License Committee approved the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting unanimously. It granted special permits for alcohol sales at the Downtown De Pere Farmers Market (June 5–Sept 25) and the Tour De Pere events (June 22–23), both unanimously. The committee also renewed Class A and Class B fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor licenses for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, each with a unanimous vote.

• Approved May 6 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved special permit for Downtown De Pere Farmers Market (unanimous)
• Approved special permit for Tour De Pere events (unanimous)
• Renewed Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage License (unanimous)
• Renewed Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage/Class A Intoxicating Liquor Licenses (unanimous)
• Renewed Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage/Class B Intoxicating Liquor Licenses (unanimous)

Board of Park Commissioners

The De Pere Board of Park Commissioners will consider several approvals, including leadership appointments, minutes, and financial items. Key decisions include a $57,460 contract with Bluemels for surfacing at Rainbow Park Playground and a $7,500 anonymous donation for community‑center chairs. The board will also vote on a fee waiver for the Nelson Family Pavilion, the Southwest Park Master Plan, and a street turnaround at Washington Street in Braisher Park.

• Approve $57,460 bid from Bluemels for Project 25-12 Rainbow Park Playground surfacing
• Approve $7,500 anonymous donation for chairs for community‑center meeting rooms
• Approve fee waiver request from De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce for Nelson Family Pavilion art event
• Approve Southwest Park Master Plan
• Approve construction of a turnaround on Washington Street at Braisher Park

The De Pere Board of Park Commissioners elected Randy Soquet as chair and James Kneiszel as vice chair. It accepted a $7,500 anonymous donation for community‑center chairs and denied a fee‑waiver request for the Art in the Park event. The board also approved the Ice Arena Q3 financial statements, a $57,460 bid for Rainbow Park playground surfacing, and the Southwest Park Master Plan, while referring the new‑park naming decision back to staff.

• Elected Randy Soquet as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected James Kneiszel as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 anonymous donation for community‑center chairs (unanimous)
• Denied fee‑waiver request for Art in the Park, leaving policy unchanged (unanimous)
• Approved third‑quarter financial statements for De Pere Ice Arena (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved Bluemels bid $57,460 for Rainbow Park playground surfacing (unanimous)
• Approved Southwest Park Master Plan (unanimous)
• Referred new‑park naming recommendation to staff for further research (unanimous)

Finance/Personnel Committee

The Finance/Personnel Committee will discuss a development agreement for a multifamily project and a land purchase option for business expansion. The body will also consider contracts for city sign replacement and environmental services.

• Proposed development agreement with Phoenix of De Pere, LLC for a 168-unit multifamily development on the North Side of Employers Blvd
• Proposed purchase/sale agreement option with Ehlinger Properties LLC for 4.3 acres of Parcel WD-L492-B-5
• Award of Contract 25-16 for Interstate Highway 41 City Sign Replacement
• Purchase of a new chipper for the Parks Department via the 2025 Borrowing Schedule
• Environmental services for 100 Block S. Broadway St. BRRTS Site Investigation

The committee elected Alderperson Kundinger as Vice Chair. It approved the $101,555 contract for the I‑41 city sign replacement and the purchase of a new parks chipper. It also approved a development agreement with Phoenix of De Pere for a 168‑unit multifamily project, a purchase/sale option with Ehlinger Properties for a 4.3‑acre parcel, and a $2,500 contract for environmental drawings. All motions passed unanimously.

• Elected Alderperson Kundinger as Vice Chair of the Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Approved $101,555 contract with Elevate 97 for Interstate 41 sign replacement (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a new parks chipper (unanimous)
• Approved development agreement with Phoenix of De Pere for 168‑unit multifamily project on north side of Employers Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved purchase/sale option with Ehlinger Properties for 4.3‑acre parcel (~$172,000) (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 contract with Cedar Corp for environmental drawings for 100 Block S. Broadway (unanimous)
• Approved Investment Summary to be placed on file (unanimous)

Board of Health

The De Pere Board of Health will meet to consider affiliation agreements with UW-Green Bay and Brown County, approve 2025 policies, and review monthly health reports.

• Affiliation Agreement with UW-Green Bay
• Bellin/Emplify EpicCare Link Access Agreements
• SNC Use of Facilities Agreement
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Brown County
• Review and Approve 2025 Policies and Procedures

The De Pere Board of Health unanimously approved several agreements, including the affiliation with UW‑Green Bay, the Bellin/Emplify EpicCare Link access, and the use of St. Norbert College facilities. It also approved the intergovernmental agreement with Brown County for fairgrounds health inspections, the 2025 policies and procedures, and the 2024 annual report. All items were adopted without dissent.

• Approved minutes from February 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved affiliation agreement with UW‑Green Bay (unanimous)
• Approved Bellin/Emplify EpicCare Link Access Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved SNC Use of Facilities Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Brown County for fairgrounds inspections (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 policies and procedures (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 annual report (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution to levy special assessments for storm sewer mains and laterals. The board will also review several infrastructure contracts and repair projects.

• Resolution BOPW #25-01: Levying Special Assessments for Storm Sewer Main and/or Laterals
• Sidewalk repair orders for 822 Pine Street and 825 Cedar Street
• Contract 25-07 for Curb Repair and Street Resurfacing
• Contract 25-08 for Internal Sewer Spot Repairs
• Proposed easement for Project 25-01 at 823 N. Broadway Street

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved Resolution BOPW #25-01, authorizing the levy of special assessments for storm sewer main and laterals. The Board also unanimously approved the April 7, 2025 meeting minutes and added sidewalk repair orders for 822 Pine Street and 825 Cedar Street. An update on pond algae was discussed, but no action was taken.

• Approved Resolution BOPW #25-01 authorizing special assessments for storm sewer main/laterals (unanimous)
• Approved April 7, 2025 Board of Public Works meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk repair orders and special charges for 822 Pine Street and 825 Cedar Street (unanimous)
• Discussed pond algae issues; no decision made

Police & Fire Commission

The De Pere Police & Fire Commission will meet on May 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM in the Nicolet Conference Room, City Hall. The commission will consider and vote on the confirmation of a Police Detective/Sergeant and a Police Officer, create a Firefighter Eligibility List, confirm a Firefighter appointment, and discuss recruitment for the Fire Chief position. The meeting also includes approval of the minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting and a public comment period. Employment matters may be discussed in closed session as permitted by Wisconsin statutes.

• Confirmation of appointment to Police Detective/Sergeant
• Confirmation of appointment to Police Officer
• Creation of Firefighter Eligibility List
• Confirmation of appointment to Firefighter
• Discussion on Fire Chief recruitment

The Police & Fire Commission approved the March 27 minutes unanimously. It appointed Brian Rates as Police Detective/Sergeant, Tyler Blum and Kaleb Lowney as Police Officers pending exams, approved one candidate for the Firefighter eligibility list, and appointed Ian Holzer as Firefighter. The commission also held a closed‑session discussion and then resumed the open session.

• Approved March 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Brian Rates as Police Detective/Sergeant (motion carried)
• Appointed Tyler Blum as Police Officer, contingent on exams (motion carried)
• Appointed Kaleb Lowney as Police Officer, contingent on exams (motion carried)
• Approved one candidate for Firefighter eligibility list (motion carried)
• Appointed Ian Holzer as Firefighter, contingent on exams (motion carried)
• Moved to closed session for employment discussion (motion carried)
• Resumed open session after closed discussion (motion carried)

License Committee

The De Pere License Committee meeting on May 6, 2025 will consider approval of the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes. The agenda includes a public comment period, elections for the committee chair and vice chair, and a review of an application to change the agent for Green Room Theatre, LLC, DBA ComedyCity Theatre at 365 Main Av Suite E. No other items are listed.

• Approve minutes of the April 15, 2025 License Committee meeting
• Public comment on matters within License Committee jurisdiction
• Election of License Committee Chair
• Election of License Committee Vice Chair
• Application for change of agent for Green Room Theatre, LLC DBA ComedyCity Theatre, 365 Main Av Suite E

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting. Alderperson Dan Carpenter was elected Chair and Alderperson Pamela Gantz was elected Vice Chair, both unanimously. The committee also unanimously approved the application to change the agent for Green Room Theatre, LLC, doing business as ComedyCity Theatre. The meeting was adjourned at 7:03 PM.

• Approved minutes of April 15, 2025 License Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Elected Alderperson Dan Carpenter as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Alderperson Pamela Gantz as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved change of agent for Green Room Theatre, LLC, DBA ComedyCity Theatre (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:03 PM (unanimous)

Common Council

The De Pere Common Council will consider several items, including a donation agreement with Downtown De Pere Inc. and a home improvement loan for Kristy N. Pikus. The council will also hear a police department awards presentation, a swim‑camp agreement for the VFW pool, and a recommendation on a change of agent for ComedyCity Theatre.

• Resolution #25-53 authorizing a donation agreement with Downtown De Pere Inc.
• Resolution #25-54 approving a home improvement loan and authorizing disbursement to Kristy N. Pikus
• Presentation of Police Department Awards ahead of National Police Week
• Consideration of the Fitter and Faster Swim Camp agreement at VFW Pool
• License Committee recommendation on a change of agent for Green Room Theatre, LLC, DBA ComedyCity Theatre

The council approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting. It approved the Fitter and Faster Swim Camp agreement at the VFW Pool and a change of agent for ComedyCity Theatre. The council adopted a resolution authorizing a $50,000 donation to Downtown De Pere Inc. for pavilion upgrades, and a resolution approving a home improvement loan to Kristy N. Pikus.

• Approved April 15 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved Fitter and Faster Swim Camp agreement at VFW Pool (8-0)
• Approved change of agent for Green Room Theatre, DBA ComedyCity Theatre (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution #25-53 authorizing $50,000 donation for Nelson Family Pavilion projects (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution #25-54 approving home improvement loan to Kristy N. Pikus (8-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider the status of five active projects, including historic property designations and public education programs. The body will also discuss an award granted to 415-417 Main AV and information from a recent WAHPC Conference.

• Status of WAHPC award nominations
• Status of historic property designations
• Status of CLG Subgrant facilitation
• Status of two public education programs
• Award granted to 415-417 Main AV by WAHPC

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting. It also approved a consideration and action regarding the status of five projects, including award nominations, education programs, historic designations, and a subgrant. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 24 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved status update on five historic preservation projects (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (5-0)

Redevelopment Authority

The De Pere Redevelopment Authority will approve the minutes from its January 27, 2025 meeting, hold a public comment period, consider a home improvement loan request for property owner Kristy Pikus at 606 N. Clay Street, and receive a status update on the project at 2535 Lawrence Drive.

• Approval of minutes from the January 27, 2025 Redevelopment Authority meeting
• Consideration of a De Pere Home Improvement Loan for Kristy Pikus (606 N Clay St)
• Status update on the redevelopment project at 2535 Lawrence Dr
• Public comment on matters not on the agenda

The board approved the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved a De Pere Home Improvement Loan for Kristy Pikus, not to exceed $29,941.22, with the same 4‑0 vote. No public comments were received, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Jan 27, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Approved Home Improvement Loan up to $29,941.22 for 606 N Clay St (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (4-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will discuss several design exceptions and zoning ordinance amendments. Key items include potential changes to sign heights and entrance requirements for developments on N Wisconsin St and N Broadway St.

• Revocation of 13 expired or unused Conditional Uses at St. Norbert College
• Proposed increase of two wall signs at 215 N Wisconsin ST from 20-feet to 59-feet 10-inches
• Major design exception for primary frontage principal entrances at 215 N Broadway ST
• Design exceptions for surfacing, setbacks, and screening at 2121 American BL
• April 2025 amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 14 (Zoning Ordinance) and Official Zoning Map

The commission approved the April 2025 amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 14 and the Official Zoning Map. It also approved a major design exception for a hotel entrance, a three‑part design exception for a site at 2121 American Blvd, and revoked 13 expired conditional uses on the St. Norbert College campus. The request to raise wall‑sign height in the MX1 District was denied.

• Approved April 2025 amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 14 and Official Zoning Map (unanimous)
• Approved revocation of 13 expired conditional uses on St. Norbert College campus (unanimous)
• Denied request to increase wall‑sign height to 59‑ft‑10‑in in MX1 District (unanimous)
• Approved major design exception for primary hotel entrance at 215 N Broadway (unanimous)
• Approved three‑part major design exception for 2121 American Blvd with condition to pave and screen within six months of GV‑15 completion (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the March 24, 2025 Plan Commission meeting (unanimous)

License Committee

The De Pere License Committee will hold a regular meeting on April 15, 2025, to approve minutes and consider applications for a liquor license and a change of agent for a cultural center. The meeting will be held in person at City Hall and streamed online.

• Approval of March 18, 2025 minutes
• Application for Class A liquor license at Broadway BP (302 N Broadway)
• Application for change of agent for Mulva Cultural Center (221 S Broadway)

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the March 18 meeting. It also approved a change of agent for the De Pere Cultural Foundation's Mulva Cultural Center. Finally, it approved a Class A fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license for AANR LLC (Broadway BP).

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved change of agent for De Pere Cultural Foundation Inc., DBA Mulva Cultural Center (unanimous)
• Approved Class A fermented malt beverage and Class A intoxicating liquor license for AANR LLC (Broadway BP) (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold public hearings on zoning and land use requests and vote on several infrastructure contracts. The body will also review liquor license applications and ratify police and firefighter contracts.

• Northeast Street Reconstruction and Utility Relay contract for Kruczek Construction, Inc. ($1,565,565.00)
• Sidewalk and Curb Repairs contract for Highway Landscapers, Inc. ($474,280.00)
• Zoning Map Amendment for 2005 Commerce Drive from BP-2 to PI-1
• Conditional Use request for high-impact fabrication and production at 1776 W Matthew Drive
• Fire Department boat engine purchase from Dave's Sport and Marine ($39,846.38)

The De Pere Common Council unanimously approved a zoning map amendment for 2005 Commerce Drive and authorized a high‑impact conditional use at 1776 W Matthew Drive. It also adopted several contracts, including a $1,565,565 Northeast Street reconstruction project, a $474,280 sidewalk and curb repair contract, and a $39,846.38 fire‑boat engine purchase. All actions were adopted by unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Adopted zoning map amendment for 2005 Commerce Drive (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for high‑impact fabrication at 1776 W Matthew Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Northeast Street Reconstruction and Utility Relay contract to Kruczek Construction, Inc., $1,565,565 (unanimous)
• Approved Sidewalk and Curb Repairs contract to Highway Landscapers, Inc., $474,280 (unanimous)
• Approved fire department boat engine purchase from Dave's Sport and Marine, $39,846.38 (unanimous)
• Ratified De Pere Police Benevolent Association contract, net impact ≈ $350,000 (unanimous)
• Approved ATM site agreement with Convenient ATM Services, Inc. (no cost) (unanimous)
• Approved GIS upgrade consulting agreement with Avineon, Inc. (unanimous)

Finance/Personnel Committee

The Finance/Personnel Committee will consider approving a $8,672.01 water heater replacement, funding emergency repairs at Fire Station 1, and approving tentative agreements with the De Pere Police Benevolent Association and the Professional Firefighter's Association.

• Approval of Community Center water heater replacement ($8,672.01)
• Authorization to fund Emergency repairs for Fire Station 1 sewer back-up
• Approval of Tentative Agreement for changes to Police Benevolent Association contract
• Approval of Tentative Agreement for changes to Professional Firefighter's Association contract
• Award of contract to Avineon, Inc. for GIS Consulting Services

The Finance/Personnel Committee approved multiple funding items, including an $8,672.01 water heater replacement for the Community Center, $23,000 emergency repairs for Fire Station 1 sewer backup, and $156,000 of State FAP funding to purchase fire‑department boat engines. It also adopted tentative collective bargaining agreements for the Police Benevolent Association and the Professional Firefighter's Association covering 2024‑2026, awarded a GIS consulting contract to Avineon, Inc., terminated TID 16, and extended TID 8 for one year to seed affordable housing. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $8,672.01 Community Center water heater replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $23,000 emergency repair for Fire Station 1 sewer backup (unanimous)
• Approved use of $156,000 State FAP funding to purchase fire department boat engines (unanimous)
• Approved tentative collective bargaining agreement with De Pere Police Benevolent Association (2024‑2026) (unanimous)
• Approved tentative collective bargaining agreement with De Pere Professional Firefighter's Association (2024‑2026) (unanimous)
• Approved award of GIS consulting contract to Avineon, Inc., $25,000 under budget (unanimous)
• Approved termination of TID 16 to eliminate $150 annual expense (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year extension of TID 8 to fund affordable housing program (unanimous)

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will meet to consider actions regarding a pollinator garden RFP and the prioritization of sustainable initiatives. The meeting includes a presentation from C.A. Lawton Company on Green Tier 2.

• Green Tier 2 presentation by C.A. Lawton Company
• Consideration and possible action on Pollinator Garden RFP
• Consideration and possible action on Prioritizing Sustainable Initiatives
• Sustainability Conferences and Seminars Update
• City Newsletter Update

The Sustainability Commission approved the March 11 meeting minutes. It then approved the Pollinator Garden Request for Proposals, removing Karner Blue Butterfly language and directing staff to send the RFP to seven firms. The commission also voted to refer the draft evaluation criteria for sustainable initiatives back to staff for further work in July.

• Approved March 11, 2025 Sustainability Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Pollinator Garden RFP with Karner Blue Butterfly language removed, to be sent to seven firms (unanimous)
• Referred draft evaluation criteria for sustainable initiatives back to staff for continued discussion in July (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The De Pere Board of Public Works will meet to approve meeting minutes, consider a golf cart ordinance, and act on contracts for road reconstruction, sidewalk repairs, and hydrant painting.

• Consideration of Golf Cart Ordinance 150-26
• Award of Contract 25-02 Northeast Street Reconstruction
• Award of Contract 25-05 Sidewalk and Curb Repairs
• Consideration of 2025 Sidewalk Repair Orders and Special Charges
• Consideration of 2026 Gap Sidewalk Orders and Special Charges

The De Pere Board of Public Works unanimously approved the March 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a preliminary resolution for storm‑sewer special assessments, establishing a five‑year payback option and scheduling a public hearing for May 12, 2025. Additionally, the board unanimously adopted Golf Cart Ordinance 150‑26 for City staff use.

• Approved March 10, 2025 Board of Public Works minutes (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary resolution for storm‑sewer special assessments, set 5‑year payback and schedule public hearing for May 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Golf Cart Ordinance 150‑26 (unanimous)
• Opened public comment period (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will review recommendations regarding land use, historic designations, and park donations. The body is also considering the termination of a development agreement for a property on American BL.

• Termination of development agreement with F.B.S. Investment Group L.L.C. at 2257 American BL
• 10-Lot Extraterritorial Preliminary Plat of Grande Ridge Estates Second Addition at 3400 BLK Heritage RD
• Change of historic designation for 403 N Broadway ST from 'Historic Site' to 'Historic Structure'
• Acceptance of $2,500 donations from Greta Johnson for Community Center chairs and Recreation Scholarship Fund
• Approval for ATC to perform transmission line work in Voyageur Park

The Common Council unanimously approved ATC's transmission line work in Voyageur Park and changed the historic designation of 403 N Broadway St to a historic structure. It also approved a 10‑lot extraterritorial preliminary plat, a 2‑lot conditional sale map, and terminated a development agreement with F.B.S. Investment Group. Three donations to the parks department were accepted, each with an 8‑0 vote.

• Accepted $2,500 donation for community‑center chair replacement (8‑0)
• Accepted $2,500 donation for recreation scholarship fund (8‑0)
• Accepted $1,500 donation for June 17 & July 22 beer garden events (8‑0)
• Approved ATC transmission line work in Voyageur Park (8‑0)
• Approved change of historic designation to "Historic Structure" at 403 N Broadway St (8‑0)
• Approved 10‑lot extraterritorial preliminary plat at 3400 Block Heritage Rd (8‑0)
• Approved 2‑lot conditional sale map at 2257 American Blvd (8‑0)
• Adopted termination and mutual release of development agreement with F.B.S. Investment Group (8‑0)

Police & Fire Commission

The Commission will discuss and potentially take action on eligibility lists for police officers and firefighters. The body will also consider the appointment of a firefighter and an interim fire chief.

• Creation of Police Officer Eligibility List
• Creation of Firefighter Eligibility List
• Confirmation of appointment to position of Firefighter
• Confirmation of appointment to position of Interim Fire Chief
• Discussion of Fire Chief recruitment and hiring/promotional processes

The Police & Fire Commission adopted the minutes from the December 3, 2025 meeting. It approved the creation of police officer and firefighter eligibility lists and appointed four new firefighters and an interim fire chief. The commission also approved proposed changes to the hiring and promotional process.

• Adopted December 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous roll call)
• Approved closed‑session discussion of candidate lists (motion carried)
• Approved Police Officer Eligibility List with five candidates (motion carried)
• Approved Firefighter Eligibility List with four candidates (motion carried)
• Appointed four firefighters (Dylan Jennerjohn, Justin Owens, Neal Colling, Prestin Tennessen) pending exams (motion carried)
• Appointed Jack Mlnarik as Interim Fire Chief (motion carried)
• Approved proposed changes to police and fire hiring and promotional process (motion carried)

Board of Park Commissioners

The De Pere Board of Park Commissioners will consider several donations, sponsorships, and contracts, including a $8,500 bid for air‑conditioning design work at the Community Center. The board will also vote on a lease extension for the De Pere Ice Arena and a fee waiver request for a pavilion event. Additional items include approvals of donations for scholarships, chair replacements, and beer‑garden event sponsorships.

• Approve $2,500 donation from Greta Johnson for Recreation Scholarship Fund
• Approve $2,500 donation from Greta Johnson for replacement of chairs in upper‑level meeting rooms at the Community Center
• Approve $1,500 donations from Durr Systems Inc. and Hockers Home Services for individual beer‑garden event sponsorships
• Approve $8,500 bid from Tweet Garot for air‑conditioning design, bid specification development, and construction oversight at the Community Center
• Approve a one‑year extension to the lease agreement with Brown County Ice Management to operate the De Pere Ice Arena

The Board of Park Commissioners approved the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted multiple community donations totaling $7,500 for scholarships, chairs, and event sponsorships. It also approved an $8,500 bid for air‑conditioning design at the Community Center, a one‑year lease extension for the De Pere Ice Arena that includes a $40 hourly surcharge, and several agreements for water management, holiday‑light sponsorship, and playground color options. All motions passed unanimously, with one abstention on the lease extension and the financial‑statement approvals.

• Approved February 20, 2025 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,500 donation for Recreation Scholarship Fund (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,500 donation for replacement chairs at Community Center (unanimous)
• Approved $8,500 Tweet Garot bid for Community Center air‑conditioning design (unanimous, 1 abstain)
• Approved one‑year lease extension for De Pere Ice Arena with $40 surcharge increase (unanimous, 1 abstain)
• Approved Summer Water Management Agreement for VFW and Legion Pools (unanimous)
• Approved 3‑year Fox Community Credit Union sponsorship of Holiday Light Show (unanimous)
• Approved rainbow color option for Rainbow Park playground (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will approve minutes from its January 27 meeting and hold a public hearing to change the designation of 403 N Broadway St. from a historic site to a historic structure. It will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness to modify the White Pillars building at the same address. The commission will also discuss five ongoing projects and possible revisions to the Home Improvement Loan Program to include historic properties.

• Public hearing to change designation of 403 N Broadway St. (Parcel ED-752) from “historic site” to “historic structure”.
• Consideration of a Certificate of Appropriateness to permanently remove the west end and relocate the east end of the White Pillars building at 403 N Broadway St. (Parcel ED-752).
• Approval of minutes from the January 27, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission meeting.
• Discussion of five projects: WAHPC award nominations, public education programs #1 and #2, historic property designations, and CLG Subgrant facilitation.
• Discussion of 2024 revisions to the De Pere Home Improvement Loan Program to include owner‑occupied homes in historic districts or with local historic designations.

The commission approved the minutes from its January 27, 2025 meeting. It voted 4‑0‑2 to change the historic status of 403 N Broadway Street from a historic site to a historic structure. It also approved a certificate of appropriateness to permanently remove the west end and relocate the east end of the White Pillars building at the same address, with a 4‑0‑2 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of Jan 27, 2025 meeting (6‑0)
• Approved historic designation status change for 403 N Broadway St (4‑0‑2)
• Approved certificate of appropriateness for White Pillars building at 403 N Broadway St (4‑0‑2)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The De Pere Plan Commission will vote on several land‑use items, including a zoning map amendment that would change the Business Park 2 district to a Neighborhood Public & Institutional district at 2005 Commerce Drive. It will also consider a two‑lot conditional subdivision at 2257 American Boulevard, a ten‑lot extraterritorial preliminary plat at 3400 Heritage Road, and a conditional use for high‑impact fabrication and production in the Business Park 2 district at 1776 West Matthew Drive. The meeting will conclude with a discussion of recent site plans and the status of approved projects.

• Two‑lot conditional subdivision (CSM) at 2257 American BL (Parcel WD-1371)
• Ten‑lot extraterritorial preliminary plat of Grande Ridge Estates Second Addition at 3400 Heritage Rd (Parcels D-450-1, D-450-2)
• Zoning map amendment from BP-2 to PI-1 at 2005 Commerce Dr (Parcel ED-3100)
• Conditional use for Fabrication and Production: High‑Impact in BP-2 at 1776 W Matthew Dr (Parcel WD-364-D-505-7)
• Discussion of site plans received since February 2025 and status of recently approved development projects

The Plan Commission approved the minutes from the February 24 meeting. It approved a two‑lot conditional use at 2257 American Blvd, a ten‑lot extraterritorial preliminary plat at 3400 Heritage Rd, a zoning map amendment changing 2005 Commerce Dr from Business Park 2 to a Neighborhood Public & Institutional district, and a conditional use for a high‑impact fabrication facility at 1776 W Matthew Dr. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved February 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2‑lot CSM at 2257 American Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved 10‑lot extraterritorial preliminary plat at 3400 Heritage Rd (unanimous)
• Approved zoning map amendment for 2005 Commerce Dr to Neighborhood district (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for high‑impact fabrication at 1776 W Matthew Dr (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 PM (unanimous)

License Committee

The License Committee will approve minutes from its December 3, 2024 and February 19, 2025 meetings, hear public comments, and consider an application for a Class B fermented malt beverage and Class B intoxicating liquor license for Dina Duarte‑Reyes LLC (El Bistro Taco) at 400 Reid St, Suite M. The license request requires City Council approval.

• Approve minutes of the December 3, 2024 License Committee meeting
• Approve minutes of the February 19, 2025 License Committee meeting
• Public comment period on matters within License Committee jurisdiction
• Application for Class B fermented malt beverage and Class B intoxicating liquor license for Dina Duarte‑Reyes LLC (El Bistro Taco), 400 Reid St Suite M (requires City Council approval)

The License Committee approved a Class B fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license for Dina Duarte-Reyes LLC (DBA El Bistro Taco) at 400 Reid St Suite M. The committee also approved minutes from its December 3, 2024 and February 19, 2025 meetings. No public comments were made, and no future agenda items were discussed.

• Approved Class B fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license for El Bistro Taco (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 3, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 19, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Common Council

The De Pere Common Council will hold public hearings on zoning map amendments for parcels on College Avenue, Grant Street, and North Broadway. The council will vote on several contract awards, including a $1,798,868.90 sewer, water and street resurfacing contract to Jossart Brothers, Inc., a $530,264 sewer lining contract to Visu‑Sewer, LLC, and a $57,280 sewer televising contract to Speedy Clean, Inc. Additional agenda items include a fire‑station storage shed award, park commission recommendations, a liquor license application, and various resolutions and financial motions.

• Ordinance #25-02 approving zoning map amendments for 420‑436 College Ave and 405‑410, 419, 400 Block Grant St.
• Ordinance #25-03 approving zoning map amendment for 409 North Broadway St.
• Award Contract 25-01 to Jossart Brothers, Inc. for sewer, water relay and street resurfacing – $1,798,868.90
• Award Contract 25-03 to Visu‑Sewer, LLC for sewer lining – $530,264.00
• Award Contract 25-15 to Speedy Clean, Inc. for sewer televising – $57,280.00

The Common Council approved two zoning map amendments, including a change to Office-Residential Mix at 420-436 College Ave and Public & Institutional at nearby Grant Street parcels, and a separate change at 409 N Broadway St. It also awarded multiple public works contracts, including a $1.8M sewer/water relay and street resurfacing project, a $530K sewer lining contract, and a $197.9K fire station storage shed. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on the first zoning amendment.

• Adopted Ordinance #25-02 zoning map amendments (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-03 zoning amendment for 409 N Broadway St (unanimous)
• Approved Kay Distributing as beer distributor for 2025 Beer Gardens (unanimous)
• Approved adding Voyageur Park as summer meal program location (unanimous)
• Approved park naming and re-naming policy (unanimous)
• Approved $1,798,868.90 sewer/water relay and street resurfacing contract to Jossart Brothers (unanimous)
• Approved $530,264.00 sewer lining contract to Visu-Sewer (unanimous)
• Approved $197,900.00 fire station storage shed contract to RJM Construction (unanimous)

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will meet to discuss the 2025 budget and a draft Request For Proposal for a pollinator garden. The body will also consider actions regarding a 2025 Farmers Market booth and subgroup rules.

• Discussion on 2025 Sustainability Commission Budget
• Discussion on Draft Pollinator Garden Request For Proposal (RFP)
• Discussion on prioritizing sustainable initiatives
• Possible action on 2025 Farmers Market Booth
• Possible action on Sustainability Commission Subgroup Rules

Finance/Personnel Committee

The Finance/Personnel Committee will review several financial actions, including using unassigned reserves for the Ash Tree Replacement Program and allowing TEMS medics to carry firearms on SWAT deployments. It will also consider bonding for a fire department storage shed and revised sale and development agreements for properties on Millennium Court and other parcels. Additional items include discussion of excess stadium tax funds, 2024 budget items carried forward, and reclassifying a part‑time accountant position.

• Approve unassigned reserves to fund the Ash Tree Replacement Program
• Allow Tactical Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) medics to utilize firearms when deployed on SWAT teams
• Increase bonding for the Fire Department storage shed
• Revise sale option terms for a new facility on Millennium Ct (Parcels ED-2313-1 to ED-2311)
• Revise sale and development agreement with BCD Holdings for a 172,000‑sq‑ft warehouse on parcels ED-2313-1, ED-2314, ED-2315, and part of ED-2311

The Finance/Personnel Committee approved allowing tactical medics to carry firearms when deployed with the SWAT team, approved bonding for a fire department storage shed, and approved several other items including a revised land sale option and a warehouse development agreement. They also approved using unassigned reserves for ash tree replacement after a grant was put on hold, and reclassified a part-time accountant to a full-time Assistant Finance Director position.

• Approved TEMS medics carrying firearms on SWAT team (4-0)
• Approved bonding increase for Fire Department storage shed (4-0)
• Approved revised sale option terms with James C Cornell (4-0)
• Approved sale/development agreement with BCD Holdings for 172,000 sq ft warehouse (4-0)
• Approved using unassigned reserves for ash tree replacement (4-0)
• Approved 2024 budget items carried forward to 2025 (4-0)
• Approved reclassifying part-time Accountant to Assistant Finance Director (4-0)
• Approved cash and investments report for January 31, 2025 (4-0)

Board of Public Works

The De Pere Board of Public Works will approve the February 10, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss several operational items, including changes to rubbish site hours and entrance signage. It will review the city engineer's recommendations on parking and traffic issues and consider the rejection and re‑award of a pond‑trapping services RFP. The board will also consider awarding three contracts for sewer and water infrastructure and a policy for installing new utility lines on vacant lots.

• Consideration of changing the rubbish site hours
• Consideration of entrance signs
• Award of Contract 25-01 for sewer and water relay and street resurfacing
• Award of Contract 25-03 for sewer lining
• Policy for installation of new utility service lines to vacant lots

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved several contracts, including a $1,798,868.90 sewer and water relay and street resurfacing project to Jossart Brothers, Inc., a $530,264.00 sewer lining contract to Visu-Sewer, LLC, and a $57,280.00 sewer televising contract to Speedy Clean, Inc. They also rejected a $6,200.00 proposal from EV Large Pest Control, LLC for pond trapping and re-awarded it to Suamico Trap, LLC for $10,788.00. The Board approved changes to rubbish site hours, a policy for installing new utility service lines to vacant lots, and the draft MS4 annual report. They referred back to staff a request to remove Preserve America signs and design new welcome signs with the City logo.

• Approved Feb 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rubbish site hours changes (unanimous)
• Rejected EV Large Pest Control proposal and re-awarded pond trapping to Suamico Trap, LLC for $10,788.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded Contract 25-01 Sewer and Water Relay and Street Resurfacing to Jossart Brothers, Inc. for $1,798,868.90 (unanimous)
• Awarded Contract 25-03 Sewer Lining to Visu-Sewer, LLC for $530,264.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded Contract 25-15 Sewer Televising to Speedy Clean, Inc. for $57,280.00 (unanimous)
• Approved policy for installation of new utility service lines to vacant lots (unanimous)
• Approved draft MS4 annual report for submittal to WDNR (unanimous)

Common Council

The De Pere Common Council will consider several actions, including approving the minutes from the February 19 meeting and a public comment period. It will vote on a resolution naming Innovation Dr and removing two former street names, and on a 3‑year advertising contract with MultiMedia Channels LLC for brochure design and distribution. The council will also receive a recommendation to approve a 2‑outlot extraterritorial survey map in Glenmore and an appointment to the Board of Review. A closed‑session will discuss bargaining strategy for deferred special assessments tied to utility extensions for future development.

• Resolution #25-28: Approve 3‑year advertising contract with MultiMedia Channels LLC (brochure advertising, design & distribution)
• Resolution #25-27: Name newly built Innovation Dr and remove former Innovation Dr and French Dr street names
• Recommendation to approve a 2‑outlot extraterritorial Certified Survey Map at 5220 BLK CTH X, Glenmore (Parcel GL-111)
• Mayor Boyd appointment to the Board of Review
• Closed‑session discussion on bargaining strategy for deferred special assessments related to utility extensions

The De Pere Common Council approved a 2-outlot extraterritorial Certified Survey Map at 5220 BLK CTH X in Glenmore, adopted Resolution #25-27 to name a new street Innovation DR and remove old street names, adopted Resolution #25-28 for a 3-year advertising agreement with MultiMedia Channels LLC, and appointed Vaughn Lenhart to the Board of Review. All votes were 8-0. The council also held a closed session on negotiation strategy for deferred special assessments, then returned to open session and adjourned.

• Approved the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0).
• Approved the 2-outlot extraterritorial Certified Survey Map at 5220 BLK CTH X in Glenmore (8-0).
• Adopted Resolution #25-27 naming a new street Innovation DR and removing old street names (8-0).
• Adopted Resolution #25-28 approving a 3-year agreement with MultiMedia Channels LLC for brochure advertising (8-0).
• Approved the appointment of Vaughn Lenhart to the Board of Review (8-0).
• Held a closed session on negotiation strategy for deferred special assessments, then returned to open session.

Plan Commission

The De Pere Plan Commission will review and possibly act on a 2‑outlot extraterritorial conditional use at 5220 Block CTH X in Glenmore. It will also consider several zoning map amendments, including changes at 420‑436 College Avenue and multiple parcels on Grant Street, as well as a name change for a newly built street called Innovation Drive. Additional discussion items include the 2024 Housing Affordability Report update and recent site plan submissions.

• Consideration of a 2‑outlot extraterritorial conditional use at 5220 BLK CTH X, Glenmore (Parcel GL‑111)
• Zoning map amendment from PI‑1 PDD to GX1 (Office‑Residential Mix) at 420‑436 College Avenue
• Zoning map amendment from PI‑1 PDD to PI‑1 (Public & Institutional) at 405‑410 Grant St, 419 Grant St, and 400‑block Grant St (Parcels WD‑657, WD‑646, WD‑646‑1, WD‑649‑1)
• Zoning map amendment from PI‑1 PDD to PI‑1 at 409 N Broadway St (Parcel ED‑751)
• Naming of Innovation Drive between Southbridge Rd and Creamery Rd and removal of former Innovation Dr and French Rd street names

The De Pere Plan Commission approved a 2-outlot extraterritorial CSM, two zoning map amendments, and a street name change, all forwarded to Common Council. It also received and filed the 2024 Housing Affordability Report update. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved 2-outlot extraterritorial CSM at 5220 BLK CTH X, Glenmore (7-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment from PI-1 PDD to GX1 at 420-436 College AV and to PI-1 at 405-410 Grant ST, 419 Grant ST, 400 BLK Grant ST (7-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment from PI-1 PDD to PI-1 at 409 N Broadway ST (7-0)
• Approved naming new street Innovation DR and removing former Innovation DR and French RD (7-0)
• Received and filed 2024 Housing Affordability Report update (7-0)

Board of Park Commissioners

The De Pere Board of Park Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, policies for rentals and late fees, and agreements with vendors. The board will also consider park improvements and additions to the summer meal program.

• Approval of Board minutes from January 16, 2025
• Consideration of a cancellation policy for Community Center rentals
• Approval of a late fee policy for Kidz Zone & Summer Camp
• Approval of a Park Naming Policy
• Approval of a 3-year agreement with MultiMedia Channels LLC

The Board approved Lee Option #2 for the Rainbow Park playground replacement, with color options to be brought back next month. They also approved a fee waiver for Celebrate De Pere's use of the Nelson Family Pavilion, a 30-day cancellation policy for community center rentals, a late fee policy for Kidz Zone and Summer Camp, adding Voyageur Park as a summer meal program location, the Adopt-a-Launch program at Perkofski Boat Launch, a Park Naming Policy (with a subsection removed), a 3-year agreement with MultiMedia Channels LLC, and Kay Distributing as beer distributor for 2025 Beer Gardens. All votes were unanimous except the Park Naming Policy, which passed 6-1.

• Approved Lee Option #2 for Rainbow Park playground (unanimous)
• Approved fee waiver for Celebrate De Pere at Nelson Family Pavilion (unanimous)
• Approved 30-day cancellation policy for community center rentals (unanimous)
• Approved late fee policy for Kidz Zone & Summer Camp (unanimous)
• Approved Voyageur Park as summer meal program location (unanimous)
• Approved Adopt-a-Launch program at Perkofski Boat Launch (unanimous)
• Approved Park Naming Policy with subsection c removed (6-1)
• Approved 3-yr agreement with MultiMedia Channels LLC (unanimous)

License Committee

The License Committee will meet to discuss a specific application for a change of agent. The meeting also includes a period for public comment and a discussion of future agenda items.

• Application for Change of Agent for Walgreens, 150 S. Wisconsin St.

The License Committee approved a change of agent for Walgreens at 150 S. Wisconsin St. The motion passed unanimously with all three members voting in favor. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved change of agent for Walgreens, 150 S. Wisconsin St. (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will review recommendations for public safety staffing, city financial thresholds, and various infrastructure contracts. The body is also deciding on several professional service agreements and a City Hall first floor remodel.

• Contract 25-06 for concrete street repairs in the amount of $458,490.50
• Contract 25-13 for crackfilling in the amount of $83,500.00
• Proposal to increase the City’s equipment capitalization threshold from $5,000 to $10,000
• Recommendations to over-hire one firefighter and one police officer for 2025
• Resolution #25-14 for consulting services for the City Hall 1st Floor Remodel

The De Pere Common Council unanimously approved contracting with outside legal counsel for interim legal services, allowing over-hire of one firefighter and one police officer for 2025, and increasing the equipment capitalization threshold from $5,000 to $10,000. The council also approved several contracts and resolutions, including concrete street repairs ($458,490.50), crackfilling ($83,500), and a consulting agreement for City Hall first-floor remodel. A resolution supporting a constitutional amendment was adopted 7-0 with two abstentions.

• Approved contract with outside legal counsel for interim legal services (unanimous)
• Approved fee waivers for 2025 Tour De Pere special event (unanimous)
• Approved over-hire of one firefighter for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved over-hire of one police officer for 2025 (unanimous)
• Increased equipment capitalization threshold from $5,000 to $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved TID #6 financial statements and fund transfer (unanimous)
• Awarded Contract 25-06 Concrete Street Repairs for $458,490.50 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #25-14 for Berners-Schober Associates consulting services (unanimous)

Finance/Personnel Committee

The Finance/Personnel Committee will approve the minutes from its January 14 meeting and hear public comments. It will consider requests to over‑hire police personnel and one firefighter, as well as changes to the fire department collective bargaining agreement, a contract for interim legal services, fee waivers for the 2025 Tour De Pere, and an increase to the equipment capitalization threshold. The committee will also review TID #6 financial statements, a cash and investments report for Dec. 31, 2024, and set future agenda items.

• Consideration and request for approval to over‑hire police staff
• Consideration and request to over‑hire one firefighter for 2025
• Consideration of changes to the collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local #141
• Consideration of contracting outside legal counsel for interim services
• Consideration of increasing the equipment capitalization threshold from $5,000 to $10,000

The Finance/Personnel Committee approved over-hiring for police and fire, a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the fire union, contracting with outside legal counsel, increasing the equipment capitalization threshold, and closing TID #6 with a fund transfer. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved police over-hire to cover anticipated gap (unanimous)
• Approved over-hire of one firefighter for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved tentative collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local #141 for 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved contracting with outside legal counsel for interim legal services (unanimous)
• Approved increasing equipment capitalization threshold from $5,000 to $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved TID #6 financial statements and fund transfer to capital equipment fund (unanimous)
• Approved cash and investments report for December 31, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of Health

The De Pere Board of Health will approve the minutes from its November 11, 2024 meeting and welcome new member Robyn Lauritsen. It will discuss the 2025 grant funding for the health department and review annual and quarterly communicable disease and environmental health reports. The board will consider Wisconsin DPH Contract #62109-5 for $22,534 and the Ascension EpicCare Access Agreement.

• Approve minutes from the November 11, 2024 meeting
• Welcome new board member Robyn Lauritsen
• Discuss 2025 grants for the Health Department
• Consider WI DPH Contract #62109-5 in the amount of $22,534
• Consider Ascension EpicCare Access Agreement

The Board of Health approved two resolutions: a grant agreement modification with the Wisconsin Division of Public Health and an EpicCare Link agreement with Ascension Health. Both will be forwarded to the Common Council. The board also heard a resident's complaint about bed bugs and alleged elder abuse at Oak Meadows apartments, and the health department provided tenants' rights information.

• Approved Resolution #25-25 modifying DPH contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #25-24 for EpicCare Link with Ascension (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 11, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The De Pere Board of Public Works will meet on February 10, 2025 to approve minutes and consider multiple contract and service proposals. Items include a proposal for design and construction services for a City Hall first‑floor remodel, awards for concrete street repairs, crack‑filling, and mudjacking projects, and a possible amendment to Chapter 22 of the municipal code concerning concrete workers licenses. The board will also review quotes for consulting, materials testing, soil borings, pond trapping, spur line maintenance, and a request for proposals to mitigate Phragmites.

• Consider award of Contract 25‑06 for concrete street repairs
• Consider award of Contract 25‑13 for crackfilling work
• Consider award of Project 25‑19 mudjacking (Request for Proposal)
• Consider amendment to Chapter 22 of the De Pere Municipal Code on concrete workers licenses
• Consider design and construction services proposal for City Hall first‑floor remodel

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved all agenda items, including contracts for concrete street repairs, crackfilling, mudjacking, and consulting services. They also approved a $14,000 design contract for City Hall's first floor remodel and amended the municipal code to align concrete worker license expirations with the calendar year.

• Approved $14,000 design contract with Berners-Schober Associates for City Hall remodel (unanimous)
• Awarded Contract 25-06 Concrete Street Repairs to Sommers Construction for $458,490.50 (unanimous)
• Awarded Contract 25-13 Crackfilling to Thunder Road, LLC for $83,500.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded Project 25-19 Mudjacking to J&S Concrete Services for $4,250.00 (unanimous)
• Amended Chapter 22 to make concrete worker licenses expire December 31 annually (unanimous)
• Approved 2025-2027 consulting services with Robert E. Lee & Associates (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 materials testing and soil borings with ECS Midwest, LLC (unanimous)
• Awarded Phragmites mitigation to Merjent for $8,497.50 (unanimous)

General

The De Pere Redevelopment Authority will meet on Jan 27, 2025 to approve the minutes from its Oct 28, 2024 meeting, hear public comments, and consider Resolution RDA 25‑01, a relocation order for the property at 2535 Lawrence Drive. No other agenda items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the October 28, 2024 Redevelopment Authority meeting
• Public comment period on matters within the Authority’s jurisdiction
• Consideration of Resolution #RDA 25-01 for a relocation order for 2535 Lawrence Drive
• Adjournment of the meeting

The De Pere Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved Resolution #RDA 25-01, a relocation order for the blighted property at 2535 Lawrence Drive. This is the next step in acquiring the property, which was declared blighted in 2024. The city attorney noted acquisition could take 120-240 days, depending on owner cooperation. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 5:37 PM.

• Approved Resolution #RDA 25-01 for relocation order at 2535 Lawrence Drive (6-0)
• Approved minutes of October 28, 2024 meeting (6-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The De Pere Historic Preservation Commission will approve the minutes from its October 28, 2024 meeting, hear public comments, and discuss five preservation projects the members hope to complete in 2025. The agenda also calls for possible redistribution of commission members into balanced groups for each project. No final actions are indicated at this time.

• Approval of minutes from the October 28, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission meeting
• Public comment on matters within the commission’s jurisdiction
• Consideration of five historic preservation projects proposed for 2025
• Potential redistribution of commission members into balanced groups for each project
• Adjournment of the meeting

The De Pere Historic Preservation Commission approved a list of five projects for 2025 and assigned members to balanced groups for each. The projects include WAPAC award nominations, two education programs, a CLG sub-grant for 127 N Broadway Street, and targeting properties for designation. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved 2025 project list and member assignments (unanimous)
• Assigned Gene Hackbarth to WAHPC Award Nominations
• Assigned Mark Reinhard, Patrick Boyd, Mary Ann Schumerth to first education program
• Assigned Gene Hackbarth to complete 2024 CLG Sub-grant for 127 N Broadway Street
• Assigned Mark Reinhard, Patrick Boyd, Mary Ann Schumerth to second education program
• Assigned absent members to target three residential and three commercial properties for designation

Plan Commission

The De Pere Plan Commission will meet to approve a 2-lot CSM and a utility easement, and discuss site plans and recent development projects.

• Consideration of a 2-lot CSM at 1205 Lawrence DR
• Consideration of a 12-foot utility easement on 2200 BLK Southbridge RD
• Review of site plans received since November 2024
• Discussion on status of recently approved development projects
• Approval of minutes from the January 6, 2025 Special Plan Commission Meeting

The De Pere Plan Commission unanimously approved a 2-lot certified survey map (CSM) at 1205 Lawrence Drive for commercial development, subject to staff conditions. It also approved a 12-foot-wide public utility easement on the north side of 2200 BLK Southbridge Rd, forwarding it to the Common Council for final approval. The commission discussed site plan statuses, noting that the Bayside Machine project approval will expire after one year.

• Approved 2-lot CSM at 1205 Lawrence Dr (unanimous)
• Approved 12-ft utility easement at 2200 BLK Southbridge Rd, forwarded to Common Council (unanimous)
• Agreed to keep status tables in site plan reports

Common Council

The Common Council will review several public works contracts, including infrastructure projects and bridge design concepts. The body is also deciding on 2025 recreation fees and agreements for a public parking garage and downtown lighting.

• Contract 24-17 Community Center Relay to Alfson Excavating LLC for $662,927.50
• 9th Street Reservoir Overflow Modifications contract to Jossart Brothers, Inc. for $68,500.00
• Resolution #25-08 regarding 2025 Parks, Recreation & Forestry and Community Center fees
• Resolution #25-12 for consulting services with Miron Construction Co., Inc. for a public parking garage
• 4-lot Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map at 1201 Wrightstown RD in Rockland

The Common Council approved all agenda items unanimously (8-0), including a $662,927.50 contract for the Community Center Relay, a $68,500 contract for reservoir overflow modifications, and several resolutions for design concepts, grants, and agreements. The council also approved a 4-lot extraterritorial certified survey map and a Neighborhood Watch Sign Policy.

• Approved 4-lot extraterritorial certified survey map at 1201 Wrightstown Rd (8-0)
• Approved Amerilux as Main Beer Garden Sponsor for 2025 (8-0)
• Awarded Contract 24-17 Community Center Relay to Alfson Excavating LLC for $662,927.50 (8-0)
• Awarded 9th Street Reservoir Overflow Modifications contract to Jossart Brothers, Inc. for $68,500 (8-0)
• Approved GV-15 retaining wall design concepts as amended (8-0)
• Approved GV-16 bridge design concepts (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution #25-12 authorizing consulting agreement with Miron Construction for public parking garage (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution #25-13 creating Senior Mechanic position (8-0)

Board of Park Commissioners

The De Pere Board of Park Commissioners will approve the minutes from its December 19, 2024 meeting. It will discuss and possibly approve a flag donation for the Veteran's Monuments located at VFW Park and Legion Park. The board will also consider a proposal for a competitive swim program and associated fees.

• Approve minutes from the December 19, 2024 Board of Park Commissioners meeting
• Consider approval of a flag donation for Veteran's Monuments at VFW Park and Legion Park
• Consider approval of a competitive swim program and fee proposal

The Board of Park Commissioners approved three items: the December 19, 2024 meeting minutes, flag donations for Veteran's Monuments at VFW Park and Legion Park, and a Competitive Swim Program with a fee proposal. All motions passed unanimously. The board also discussed but did not act on a future monument at Legion Park, pending pool construction.

• Approved December 19, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved flag donations at Veteran's Monuments at VFW Park and Legion Park (unanimous)
• Approved Competitive Swim Program and fee proposal (unanimous)

Sustainability Commission

The De Pere Sustainability Commission will meet virtually to approve November meeting minutes and discuss updates on composting reimbursement programs, clean air and energy initiatives, and pollinator gardens. The body will also plan support for the 2025 NFL Draft.

• Approval of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on Composting Reimbursement Programs
• Discuss Clean Air Initiative Updates
• Discuss Clean Energy Workplan Updates
• Update on Pollinator Gardens at De Pere Parks

The De Pere Sustainability Commission approved the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. The commission discussed the end of the Greener Bay Compost partnership, with participation dropping to 62 participants and the city subsidizing $5,791.50 for 6.5 tons of food scraps diverted. No formal actions were taken on other agenda items, which were discussion-only.

• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed composting reimbursement program after Greener Bay partnership ended
• Discussed aligning commission activities with ordinance, no action
• Discussed Clean Air Initiative updates, no action
• Discussed Clean Energy Workplan updates, no action
• Discussed supporting green initiatives during 2025 NFL Draft, no action
• Discussed pollinator gardens at parks, no action

Finance/Personnel Committee

The Finance/Personnel Committee will approve the minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting and consider creating a senior mechanic position. It will review several contracts, including a $18,513 Wisconsin Department of Public Health contract, a demographic research contract with Placer Labs Inc., and a Construction Manager at Risk contract for a new public parking structure at 230 N Wisconsin St with Miron Construction. The committee will also address routine financial matters such as the DATCP Memorandum of Agreement renewal and the city’s investment and cash details.

• Consider creation of a senior mechanic position for employee promotion
• Review WI DPH Consolidated Contract #65397 for $18,513
• Consider contract for demographic and research data with Placer Labs Inc.
• Award Construction Manager at Risk contract for parking structure at 230 N Wisconsin St (ED-875) to Miron Construction
• Routine renewal of the DATCP Memorandum of Agreement

The Finance/Personnel Committee approved several items, including creating a senior mechanic position, accepting a $18,513 state contract, renewing a DATCP agreement, and entering a $22,000 data services contract with Placer Labs. The most significant action was awarding the construction manager at risk contract for the public parking structure at 230 N Wisconsin St to Miron Construction. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved creation of senior mechanic position (5-0)
• Approved WI DPH Consolidated Contract #65397 for $18,513 (5-0)
• Approved routine renewal of DATCP Memorandum of Agreement (5-0)
• Approved contract with Placer Labs Inc. for demographic data, $22,000 first year (5-0)
• Awarded CMaR contract for parking structure at 230 N Wisconsin St to Miron Construction (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager and Finance Director to sign reimbursement declaration for tax-exempt bonds (5-0)
• Approved November 2024 investment and cash detail report (5-0)

Board of Public Works

The De Pere Board of Public Works will review several contracts and proposals, including a state‑municipal financial agreement with WisDOT for the I‑41 Southbridge Road Interchange. It will also discuss storm‑water assessment charges, street‑lighting replacement, and other infrastructure projects.

• Award of contract for 9th Street Reservoir Overflow Modifications
• SEH's proposal for MSC Expansion for Design and Construction Engineering Services
• Wisconsin Public Service contract for replacing decorative street lighting in downtown areas
• 2024 Storm Lateral Assessment Charge for existing residential properties
• State/Municipal Financial Agreement with WisDOT for I‑41 Southbridge Road Interchange

The Board of Public Works approved all agenda items unanimously, including a $566,444 contract for design and construction engineering services for the Municipal Services Center (MSC) expansion, a $68,500 contract for reservoir overflow modifications, and a new street tree subsidy program contingent on 2026 budget approval. Also approved were contracts for downtown decorative street lighting replacement, storm lateral assessment charges for 2025, participation in a Brown County road safety study, design concepts for GV-15 and GV-16, a Neighborhood Watch sign policy, and several other agreements.

• Approved $566,444 SEH contract for MSC expansion design (unanimous)
• Approved $68,500 contract to Jossart Brothers for reservoir overflow (unanimous)
• Approved street tree subsidy program over $100, contingent on 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved WPS contract for downtown decorative lighting replacement (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 storm lateral assessment charges for residential and non-residential properties (unanimous)
• Approved participation in Brown County SS4A grant with $7,000 cap (unanimous)
• Approved GV-15 retaining wall design with MSE panel stamping and decorative railing (unanimous)
• Approved GV-16 bridge design with stained rectangular piers, cut-stone texture, no pylons (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The De Pere Plan Commission will review major design exception requests for a new five‑story mixed‑use building at 550 William St, including balcony integration and step‑back setbacks. It will also consider a design exception for upper‑level step‑backs at 230 N Broadway St and a certified survey map for a two‑lot extraterritorial parcel at 3100 Heritage Rd. The meeting includes routine approval of the November 25, 2024 minutes and a public comment period.

• Major design exceptions for balconies and step‑backs at 550 William St (Parcel ED-875-1)
• Major design exception for upper‑level step‑backs at 230 N Broadway St (Parcel ED-861)
• Extraterritorial 2‑lot certified survey map at 3100 Heritage Rd in Ledgeview (Parcel D-401)
• Approval of the minutes from the November 25, 2024 Plan Commission meeting
• Public comments on matters not on the agenda

The De Pere Plan Commission unanimously approved three major design exceptions for balconies and step-backs at 550 William St, one for step-backs at 230 N Broadway St, and an extraterritorial 2-lot certified survey map at 3100 Heritage Rd in Ledgeview. All votes were unanimous with no public comments.

• Approved 3 design exceptions for balconies and step-backs at 550 William St (unanimous)
• Approved major design exception for upper-level step-backs at 230 N Broadway St (unanimous)
• Approved extraterritorial 2-lot certified survey map at 3100 Heritage Rd, Ledgeview (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of November 25, 2024 meeting (unanimous)