Antigo, Wisconsin

Economic Development Committee

City Plan Commission

General

General

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

General

Common Council

Common Council

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

Public Works Committee

City Plan Commission

Economic Development Committee

Common Council

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

Public Works Committee

Economic Development Committee

City Plan Commission

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

Common Council

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

Common Council

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

Common Council

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

Common Council

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

Common Council

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

Common Council

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

Common Council

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

Public Works Committee

The Antigo Public Works Committee will first approve the minutes from its May 27, 2026 meeting. It will then hear an update on the city’s sewage treatment plant, a request from Alderperson Edwards. The committee will consider a revision to Section 42-167 that governs industrial wastes directed to public sewers. A closed session will be held to review employment and compensation data for the Project Manager/Surveyor position.

• Approve minutes from the May 27, 2026 meeting
• Update on the sewage treatment plant (requested by Alderperson Edwards)
• Revision to Section 42-167 controlling industrial wastes directed to public sewers
• Closed session to consider employment, promotion, compensation, and performance evaluation data for the Project Manager/Surveyor position

General

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee will approve minutes from the June 10 and June 17, 2026 meetings, correct a carry‑forward for the Shelter Capital Equipment/Improvement Funds, consider a revision to Section 42-167 on industrial waste control, review a budget transfer for ambulance engine repair, and address the fire chief’s request to rollover unused vacation. The meeting will also include a closed‑session discussion on employment and performance data for the Project Manager/Surveyor position, followed by open‑session action on any matters arising from that session.

• Approve minutes from the June 10 and June 17, 2026 meetings (contingent upon completion)
• Correct carry forward for 2025‑2026 Shelter Capital Equipment/Improvement Funds
• Revise Section 42-167 to control industrial wastes directed to public sewers regarding grease traps
• Budget transfer for ambulance engine repair
• Fire Chief request to rollover unused vacation

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

Common Council

The Common Council will review a new automated license plate reader policy and a budget transfer for a police retirement payout. The body is also considering an Opportunity Zone application and a liquor license for HomeField, LLC. A presentation on the 2025 Audited Financial Statement is scheduled.

• Resolution 49-26: New Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Policy for the Police Department
• Resolution 50-26: Budget Transfer from Severance Reserve Account to Police Department
• Resolution 51-26: Opportunity Zone Application
• Liquor license for HomeField, LLC at 527 Field Street
• Presentation of the 2025 Audited Financial Statement by Scott Sternhagen

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will convene to approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss an Opportunity Zone application. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers.

• Approval of June 2, 2026 minutes
• Opportunity Zone Application discussion

General

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will meet to review a presentation from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and the Langlade County Economic Development Corporation. The committee will also consider the approval of minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting.

• Presentation from Angie Close (WEDC) and Melissa Kieper (LCEDC)

Public Works Committee

General

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee will review public safety equipment updates and fee structures. The body is considering grant applications for fire department gear and a new policy for police license plate readers.

• Replacement of the 1998 Fire Engine
• New Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Policy for the Police Department
• Two FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants for fire engine, breathing apparatus, and compressor
• Review of stand-by ambulance and parking lot sweeper fees for fairgrounds events
• Nuisance abatement charge for 1331 Fifth Avenue

General

Common Council

The Antigo Common Council will meet to approve consent agenda items including a fireworks noise ordinance extension and a $50,000 forestry grant. The council will also consider the sale of a city parcel and renew a search-and-rescue agreement.

• Extend noise ordinance to 11 p.m. for July 4 fireworks
• Sale of Parcel 201-2905.006 to TSI Power and Innovative Industries
• Hiring Luke Schmidtke as Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator
• Budget transfer of $10,000 for City Hall repairs
• Renew Urban Search and Rescue agreement for 2026-2028

The Common Council extended the noise ordinance to 11 p.m. for the July 4 fireworks and approved up to $2,000 from the hotel/motel tax to reserve the fairgrounds and fund music. It funded $814.86 for Music in the Park brochure printing, authorized a $50,000 urban‑forestry grant adjustment and a $10,000 transfer from the contingency fund for City Hall repairs, and raised the capital‑asset tracking limit to $10,000 per item. The council leased about 38 acres of industrial‑park land to Landon Wanca at $150 per acre and approved the sale of parcel 201‑2905.006, dividing it and selling each half for $23,250. Additional actions included combining wards into three reporting districts for the August primary and renewing the state Urban Search and Rescue contract.

• Extended noise ordinance to 11 p.m. for July 4 and rain‑date July 5 fireworks
• Approved use of up to $2,000 from hotel/motel tax to reserve fairgrounds and fund music
• Funded $814.86 for Music in the Park brochure printing from hotel/motel tax
• Authorized budget adjustment for $50,000 urban‑forestry grant and storm‑damage costs
• Transferred $10,000 from contingency fund to City Hall building repairs
• Increased capital‑asset tracking threshold from $2,500 to $10,000 per item
• Leased approximately 38 acres of industrial‑park land to Landon Wanca at $150 per acre
• Approved sale of parcel 201‑2905.006, dividing it and selling each half for $23,250

Common Council

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to verify the city's assessment roll and correct any description or calculation errors. The board will also consider taxpayer requests for hearing waivers and hear objections to property assessments.

• Adoption of policy for waiver of Board of Review hearing requests
• Adoption of amendment to policy for sworn telephone and written testimony
• Review of the Assessor’s Annual Assessment Report
• Certification of assessment roll corrections under Wis. Stat. Sec. 70.43
• Hearing of taxpayer objections to assessments

General

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Park, Cemetery and Recreation Commission will meet on June 8, 2026 at City Hall, 700 Edison Street. The commission will vote on approving minutes from the February 9, March 9, and April 13, 2026 meetings. It will also consider reducing the fee for a recent disinterment from $1,840 to $920, matching the rate for a regular hours full burial.

• Approve minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting
• Approve minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting
• Approve minutes from the April 13, 2026 meeting
• Consider reduction of the disinterment fee from $1,840 to $920

General

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider a variance application for a property at 910 Sunset Drive. The request is to allow a garage up to 1,300 square feet that is two feet taller than the house.

• Public hearing and variance request for a garage at 910 Sunset Drive (Parcel #201-2148.001)

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will meet to discuss and potentially act on the sale of a city-owned property. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Proposed sale of Parcel 201-2905.006 to TSI Power and Innovative Industries Incorporated

The City Plan Commission approved the minutes from the May 5, 2026 meeting. It also approved the sale of Parcel20l-2905.006, owned by the City of Antigo, to TSI Power and Innovative Industries. The motion passed with a 6‑to‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes from May 5, 2026 meeting
• Approved sale of Parcel20l-2905.006 to TSI Power and Innovative Industries (6-0)

Economic Development Committee

Public Works Committee

The Antigo Public Works Committee will first approve minutes from its March 25 and April 22 meetings. It will then consider a purchase of a one‑ton crew cab dually pickup truck with a steel flat rack and lift gate from Quinlan's Equipment for $72,401.50. The committee will also discuss leasing about 38 acres of agricultural land to Landon Wanca at $150 per acre, and will review ordinances on grease traps and roof drains connected to the sanitary sewer. A discussion on temporary banners displayed across highways and streets is also on the agenda.

• Purchase of a one‑ton crew cab dually pickup truck with steel flat rack and lift gate from Quinlan's Equipment for $72,401.50
• Lease of approximately 38 acres of agricultural land to Landon Wanca for $150 per acre
• Review of ordinance regarding grease traps
• Review of ordinance regarding roof drains connected to sanitary sewer
• Discussion regarding temporary banners displayed across highway/streets

The Public Works Committee approved the March 25 and April 22, 2026 meeting minutes. It approved a $72,401.50 purchase of a one‑ton crew cab dually pickup truck with a 5‑0 vote. A motion to lease about 38 acres to Landon Wanca at $150 per acre was presented, but no vote outcome was recorded. The committee also agreed to have engineers research temporary banner placements on State Highway 45 for future consideration.

• Approved minutes from March 25 and April 22, 2026 meetings (vote not recorded)
• Approved purchase of one‑ton crew cab dually pickup truck for $72,401.50 (5‑0)
• Motion to lease ~38 acres to Landon Wanca at $150 per acre presented (no vote recorded)
• Agreed to have engineers study temporary banner placements on State Highway 45 (no vote recorded)

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee will discuss budget transfers and ordinance changes. The body is considering funding for July 4th celebrations and a change to the transient merchant approval process.

• Use up to $2,000 from Hotel Motel funds for Fairgrounds reservation and music for July 4
• Budget adjustment for $50,000 storm clean up grant
• Donation request for Music in the Park 2026 brochures of $814.86
• Increase minimum value for capital assets from $2,500 to $10,000
• Discussion on filling the Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator vacancy

The Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee approved extending the noise ordinance to 11 p.m. for the July 4 fireworks. It also changed the Transient Merchant Ordinance so the Clerk‑Treasurer can approve applications. A budget adjustment was adopted to record a $50,000 state grant for storm‑cleanup, and a $2,000 transfer was approved for City Hall building maintenance. All four actions passed unanimously (6‑0).

• Extended Noise Ordinance to 11:00 p.m. for July 4 fireworks (6‑0)
• Changed Transient Merchant Ordinance to allow Clerk‑Treasurer approval (6‑0)
• Approved budget adjustment to reflect $50,000 storm‑cleanup grant (6‑0)
• Approved $2,000 budget transfer for City Hall building maintenance and repairs (6‑0)

Common Council

The Antigo Common Council will consider approving a new liquor license for a Dollar General store, a lease for a bicycle park, and the purchase of a city-owned property. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of a new police chief and the approval of bills.

• Approve ordinance to increase liquor license quota to eleven
• Authorize lease for Pump Track / Bicycle Park
• Offer to purchase property at 1035 8th Avenue
• Authorize Dollar General liquor license for 332 Superior Street
• Approve building envelope assessment for City Hall moisture problem ($11,580)

General

The Antigo Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee will consider the sale of a city-owned parcel to TSI Power and Innovative Industries Incorporated, as well as a request for a deputy clerk-treasurer to carry over vacation hours. The committee will also review a condition assessment for City Hall due to water issues.

• Sale of Parcel 201-2905.006 to TSI Power and Innovative Industries Incorporated
• Deputy Clerk-Treasurer to carry over 80 hours of vacation
• Condition assessment for City Hall due to water problems

The committee approved the Deputy Clerk‑Treasurer's request to carry over 80 vacation hours, with a 5‑to‑0 vote. A condition assessment for City Hall water problems was discussed, with $11,580 proposed from the maintenance budget, but no vote tally was recorded. The sale of Parcel 20l‑2905.006 to TSI Power and Innovative Industries was approved by a 5‑to‑0 vote, pending City Plan Commission approval on June 2, 2026.

• Approved carry over of 80 vacation hours for Deputy Clerk‑Treasurer (5‑0)
• Discussed City Hall water‑issue condition assessment, $11,580 funding (no vote recorded)
• Approved sale of Parcel 20l‑2905.006 to TSI Power and Innovative Industries (5‑0)

General

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Parks, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for May 11, 2026 was canceled because no agenda items were submitted. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

General

The Antigo Zoning Board of Appeals will elect a new chairperson and approve minutes from a prior meeting. The board will hold public hearings on two variance applications to allow a house smaller than 1,000 square feet and a garage exceeding 1,050 square feet in the front yard.

• Election of New Chairperson
• Approve Minutes from December 10, 2025
• Public Hearing: 624 S. Superior Street (House < 1,000 sq ft)
• Public Hearing: 915 Deresch Street (Garage > 1,050 sq ft in front yard)
• Consider Variance: 624 S. Superior Street (Parcel #201-0093)

The board elected Andrew Hessedal as the new Chairperson. It approved the December 10, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. The board also approved a variance for a 576‑sq‑ft house with garage at 624 S. Superior Street by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Elected Andrew Hessedal as Chairperson
• Approved December 10, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved variance for 576‑sq‑ft house plus garage at 624 S. Superior St (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will approve the minutes from its March 3 and April 7, 2026 meetings. It will consider an application by Dollar General Corporation to obtain a Class A fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license for a location at 332 Superior Street, which has not been previously licensed.

• Approve minutes from the March 3, 2026 meeting
• Approve minutes from the April 7, 2026 meeting
• Consider Dollar General Corp's application for a Class A fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license at 332 Superior Street

The City Plan Commission approved the minutes from the March 3 and April 7, 2026 meetings. A motion was presented to allow Dollar General Corporation to apply for a Class A fermented malt beverage license at 332 Street, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. The mayor noted interest in city‑owned property east of Innovative Industries, to be addressed at a future meeting.

• Approved minutes from March 3 and April 7, 2026 meetings (no vote tally recorded)
• Considered motion to allow Dollar General Corp. to apply for Class A fermented malt beverage license at 332 Street (outcome not recorded)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for May 4, 2026, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

General

The Police & Fire Commission will conduct interviews and consider hiring for Firefighter/EMT and Police Officer positions. The body will also address a complaint against the Police Department and a Sergeant promotion.

• Interviews and hiring for Firefighter/EMT positions
• Interview and hiring for a Police Officer position
• Discussion and action on a complaint against the Police Department
• Police Department Sergeant promotion

General

Public Works Committee

The Antigo Public Works Committee will consider approving minutes from the February 25 and March 25, 2026 meetings, pending completion. The committee will discuss traffic safety concerns near the Antigo Child Care facility. It will also consider purchases of a stump grinder and a cold planer attachment for the street department, and a project to paint fire hydrants.

• Approve minutes from February 25 and March 25, 2026 meetings (contingent upon completion)
• Discuss traffic safety concerns near Antigo Child Care
• Consider purchase of stump grinder for Street Department
• Consider purchase of cold planer attachment for Street Department
• Consider painting of fire hydrants

The Public Works Committee unanimously approved the February 25, 2026 meeting minutes. It also approved a motion to paint fire hydrants for America’s 250th anniversary. The meeting was adjourned at 6:21 PM with a 5‑0 vote. No vote was recorded on the proposed stump grinder or cold‑planer purchases, which remain pending.

• Approved February 25, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved painting fire hydrants for America's 250th anniversary (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:21 PM (5-0)

General

The Antigo Common Council will administer oaths for newly elected officials, elect a council president, and select an alderperson for the City Plan Commission. The council will consider proposed council rules, mayoral appointments to committees and boards, and a resolution allowing the fire chief to bid on a used fire truck with a set maximum cost. Organizational resolutions will designate the official city newspaper and list public depositories for 2026‑2027.

• Allow Fire Chief to bid on a used fire truck with a not‑to‑exceed amount
• Election of Council President
• Election of Alderperson to serve on City Plan Commission
• Adopt proposed council rules for 2026‑2027 term
• Designate Antigo Daily Journal as the city's official newspaper

The Common Council elected Glenn Bugni as Council President. The council also appointed Scott Henricks to the City Plan Commission. Council Rules for the 2026‑2027 term were adopted and referred to committees for review. The Antigo Daily Journal was designated as the city’s official newspaper and a list of banks and credit unions was approved as public depositories.

• Glenn Bugni elected Council President
• Scott Henricks appointed to City Plan Commission
• Council Rules for 2026‑2027 adopted and referred to Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee
• Antigo Daily Journal designated as official newspaper (Resolution No.28‑26)
• American Deposit Management, Associated Bank, Bank of Wisconsin, BMO Harris Bank, Chase Bank, CoVantage Credit Union, and Local Government Investment Pool designated as public depositories (Resolution No.29‑26)

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee will meet to discuss police vehicle purchases and a city property sale. The body will also review a liquor license increase and a water meter charge dispute.

• Purchase of two squad cars using Capital Improvement Funds
• Offer to purchase city-owned property at 1035 8th Avenue
• Increase 'Class A' Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor Licenses to 11 for Dollar General Corporation
• Correspondence from Carol Caffero (Banquet on a Bun) regarding a frozen and broken water meter charge

The Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee approved funding from capital improvement funds to buy two squad cars, voting 5‑0. A motion to address a frozen and broken water meter was also carried by a 5‑0 vote. The motion to adjourn the meeting failed 2‑3.

• Approved purchase of two police squad cars (5-0)
• Approved action on frozen and broken water meter (5-0)
• Adjournment motion failed (2-3)

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Antigo Park, Cemetery and Recreation Commission will meet on April 13, 2026 to approve the March 9 minutes and discuss several projects. Items include a lease agreement for a pump track/bicycle park in Railway Activity Park, a goat‑based buckthorn removal south of Elmwood Cemetery, an update on the cheese curd fundraiser, a segment of the D. Wayne Lukas memorial trail on Hogan Street, and the creation of an Adopt‑a‑Planter program. The commission will also consider any other matters authorized by law before adjourning.

• Enter into lease agreement for Pump Track/Bicycle Park in Railway Activity Park
• Buckthorn removal south of Elmwood Cemetery using goats
• Update on Election Cheese Curd Fundraiser
• D. Wayne Lukas Memorial Trail segment along Hogan Street
• Create Adopt‑a‑Planter program

The commission approved the minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting. It voted 4‑0 to enter into a lease agreement for a pump track/bicycle park in the Railway Activity Park. It also voted 4‑0 to create an Adopt‑a‑Planter program for downtown planters.

• Approved March 9, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement for Pump Track/Bicycle Park in Railway Activity Park (4‑0)
• Approved Adopt‑a‑Planter program for downtown planters (4‑0)

Common Council

The Antigo Common Council will vote on several consent agenda items, including waiving bids for equipment, purchasing a property for $1, and extending the noise ordinance for upcoming off‑road races. New business includes a resolution to add four‑way stop signs at Edison Street and Fifth Avenue, and authorizing a Department of Natural Resources financial assistance agreement. The council will also consider multiple street‑closure requests for community events.

• Purchase of 1013 6th Avenue for $1 from Langlade County, with intent to raze the house and garage (Resolution 23-26)
• Request to extend the noise ordinance to 12 a.m. for Langlade County Motorplex Off‑Road Races, May 28‑31 2026 (Resolution 24-26)
• Resolution to install additional four‑way stop signs at Edison Street, Fifth Avenue, and Dorr Street (Resolution 26-26)
• Resolution authorizing execution of the DNR Principal Forgiven Financial Assistance Agreement (Resolution 27-26)
• Street‑closure request for the 200 & 300 blocks of North Avenue for the Motorplex races, May 28‑31 2026 (License 6)

The Antigo Common Council approved waiving bidding rules to buy a used loader and a tandem truck, purchased 1013 6th Avenue for $1, extended the noise ordinance for the Motorplex races, authorized livestreaming software, and approved new four‑way stop signs. It also approved a $550,000 principal‑forgiveness loan for lead‑service line replacement and authorized closing North Avenue during the races.

• Approved waiver of bidding requirements to purchase a used loader for the Street Department (Resolution 21‑26)
• Approved waiver of bidding requirements to purchase a new tandem truck from Quinlan's Equipment (Resolution 22‑26)
• Approved purchase of 1013 6th Avenue for one dollar with raze requirement (Resolution 23‑26)
• Extended noise ordinance to 12 a.m. for May 28‑31 Motorplex races (Resolution 24‑26)
• Authorized purchase of livestreaming software from CivicPlus for $4,975 plus encoder (Resolution 25‑26)
• Authorized installation of four‑way stop signs at Edison & Fifth and Dorr & Fifth (Resolution 26‑26)
• Authorized execution of a $550,000 principal‑forgiveness loan for lead service line replacement (Resolution 27‑26)
• Approved closure of North Avenue blocks 200 & 300 for May 28‑31 Motorplex races

General

The Antigo Common Council will hold a closed session during its special meeting on April 8, 2026. Council members will consider employment, promotion, compensation, and performance‑evaluation data for public employees, specifically the interview for the City Administrator position. After the closed session, the council will reconvene in open session to act on any matters if necessary.

• Closed session to consider interview for City Administrator position

The council moved to approve extending an offer of employment to Michael Wetzel for the City Administrator position, and the motion was carried. Several procedural motions were also adopted to enter and exit closed sessions and to recess the meeting.

• Approved extending an offer of employment to Michael Wetzel as City Administrator (motion carried)
• Moved to convene closed session at 5:05 p.m. to discuss personnel matters (motion carried)
• Moved to reconvene open session at 6:22 p.m. (motion carried)
• Moved to recess and reconvene at 6:27 p.m. (motion carried)
• Moved to reconvene closed session at 7:40 p.m. for personnel discussion (motion carried)
• Moved to reconvene open session at 8:10 p.m. to act on matters discussed (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. (motion carried)

General

City Plan Commission

The commission will first approve the minutes from the March 3, 2026 meeting, pending completion of required items. The primary agenda item is an offer to purchase the city‑owned property at 1035 8th Avenue. No other matters are listed beyond any authorized by law. The meeting will adjourn after these items.

• Approve minutes from the March 3, 2026 meeting (contingent upon completion)
• Consider offer to purchase city‑owned property at 1035 8th Avenue

The commission voted 6‑0 to approve an offer to purchase the city‑owned lot at 1035 Eighth Avenue, with the sale to occur within 24 months. A motion to approve the March 3, 2026 meeting minutes was not acted on because the minutes were incomplete. The meeting was adjourned at 6:08 p.m. by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved offer to purchase 1035 Eighth Avenue property (6‑0)
• Did not approve March 3, 2026 minutes (minutes incomplete)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:08 p.m. (6‑0)

Economic Development Committee

The Antigo Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for April 6, 2026 was canceled because no agenda items were submitted. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

General

The Antigo Common Council will convene in closed session to discuss employment data and conduct interviews for the City Administrator position before reconvening to act on any matters discussed.

• Closed session to discuss city administrator position
• Act on matters discussed in closed session

The council voted to move into a closed session to discuss city administrator interview matters, then voted to reconvene in open session after the discussion. No action was taken on any items discussed in closed session. The meeting was adjourned.

• Moved to convene closed session (motion passed)
• Moved to reconvene open session after closed session (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Public Works Committee

The Antigo Public Works Committee will first consider approving the minutes from the February 25, 2026 meeting, pending completion. It will discuss the Street Reconstruction plan for 2026. The committee will also consider a four-way stop sign proposal at the intersection of Fifth Avenue, Edison Street, and Dorr Street.

• Approve minutes from the February 25, 2026 meeting (contingent upon completion)
• Street Reconstruction 2026
• Four-Way Stop Sign Proposal for Fifth Avenue at Edison Street and Dorr Street

The Public Works Committee approved the February 25, 2026 meeting minutes, pending completion of the minutes. It also approved the four-way stop sign proposal for Fifth Avenue at Edison Street and Dorr Street with a 3‑to‑2 vote. The decision was based on discussion of traffic speed, pedestrian safety, and downtown congestion.

• Approved February 25, 2026 meeting minutes, contingent upon completion
• Approved four-way stop sign proposal for Fifth Ave at Edison & Dorr (3-2)

General

The Weather Warning System Ad Hoc Committee will consider approving the minutes from the February 23, 2026 meeting, contingent upon completion. The committee will address the resignation of a Weather Warning Committee member. The agenda also includes discussion of fundraising efforts.

• Approve minutes from February 23, 2026 meeting (contingent upon completion)
• Consider resignation of Weather Warning Committee member
• Discuss fundraising

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee will discuss the purchase of a property from Langlade County and the acquisition of street department equipment. The body will also consider noise ordinance extensions and street closures for upcoming races.

• Purchase of 1013 6th Avenue from Langlade County for one dollar
• Waiving bidding requirements for a used loader and a new tandem from Quinlan's Equipment
• Sale of 1975 CAT Grader to Langlade County
• Street closure and noise ordinance extension to 12am for Motorplex Off-Road Races (May 28-31, 2026)
• Costs and selection of meetings for livestreaming

The Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee approved several actions. It waived bidding rules to buy a used street loader for up to $150,000. It authorized the purchase of 1013 6th Avenue for one dollar to demolish the existing structure. It also extended the noise ordinance to midnight for the upcoming motor‑plex races, approved the sale of a 1975 CAT grader to Langlade County, and adopted a $4,975 livestreaming plan for Common Council meetings. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved waiver of bidding to purchase used loader up to $150,000 (Carried 6‑0)
• Approved purchase of 1013 6th Avenue for $1 to raze house and garage (Carried 6‑0)
• Approved extending noise ordinance to 12:00 a.m. for May 28‑31 races (Carried 6‑0)
• Approved sale of 1975 CAT grader to Langlade County (Carried 6‑0)
• Approved $4,975 cost plus encoder for livestreaming Common Council meetings (Carried 6‑0)

General

The meeting scheduled for March 16, 2026, was cancelled due to weather. The agenda included items regarding a committee resignation and fundraising.

General

Common Council

The Antigo Common Council will consider several consent agenda items, including salary for the incoming police chief, a contract with the Antigo Professional Police Association, and a $201,309.60 plan to replace four Zoll monitor/defibrillators. The council will also vote on selling city‑owned property at 1035 8th Avenue and on pursuing funding for a safe‑haven baby box at the fire department. Additional items include a Wisconsin DOT agreement for US Hwy 45 resurfacing and various liquor license applications.

• Salary for incoming Police Chief at Pay Grade 13, Step 6 (item 12‑26)
• Contract with Antigo Professional Police Association WPPA/LEER for 2026‑2028 (item 13‑26)
• Approve plan to replace 4 Zoll monitor/defibrillators at a cost of $201,309.60 (item 14‑26)
• Sell city‑owned property located at 1035 8th Avenue (item 15‑26)
• Permission to pursue funding to install a safe‑haven baby box at the fire department (item 16‑26)

The Common Council approved a State Municipal Agreement with WisDOT to fund engineering for resurfacing US Highway 45, committing $62,525 from the TIF payback account. It also approved the salary for the incoming police chief, a new police union contract, fire department equipment purchases, and several community initiatives including a property sale, a Safe Haven baby box fundraiser, a curbside clean‑up contract, and biodegradable bags for curbside pickup.

• Approved salary $102,306.15 for incoming Police Chief Joseph Husnick (Resolution 12-26)
• Approved 2026‑2028 contract with Antigo Professional Police Association (Resolution 13-26)
• Approved purchase of four Zoll Zenix monitor/defibrillators for $201,309.60 (Resolution 14-26)
• Approved advertising and sale of city‑owned property at 1035 8th Avenue (Resolution 15-26)
• Approved permission for Firefighter/Paramedic Laura Palmer to fundraise for a Safe Haven Baby Box (Resolution 16-26)
• Agreed to enter WisDOT State Municipal Agreement for US Hwy 45 resurfacing, committing $62,525 from TIF payback account (Resolution 17-26)
• Approved award of GFL Environmental bid at $95 per ton for spring curbside clean‑up tipping fees (Resolution 19-26)
• Approved use of biodegradable bags for residential curbside brush and mulch pickup starting 2027 (Resolution 18-26)

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Park, Cemetery and Recreation Commission will consider approving the fee schedule for the Hwy 45 Trading Post project. Commissioners will also vote on the minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting, pending completion. A citizen comment period is scheduled for the Hwy 45 Trading Post project, limited to three minutes per speaker, with no action taken at this meeting. The agenda also includes any other matters authorized by law.

• Approve minutes from February 9, 2026 meeting (contingent upon completion)
• Citizen comment on the Hwy 45 Trading Post project (no action)
• Approve fee schedule for the Hwy 45 Trading Post project
• Any other matters authorized by law

The Park, Cemetery and Recreation Commission voted 6‑0 to adopt the proposed fee schedule for the Hwy 45 Trading Post, adding a 25 % surcharge for vendors from outside the City of Antigo while keeping the regular rate for city residents. The motion was seconded by Alderperson Bugni and the approved schedule was forwarded to the City Council. No other substantive actions were taken before adjournment.

• Approved Hwy 45 Trading Post fee schedule with 25% surcharge for non‑residents (6‑0)
• Motion to send the approved fee schedule to City Council carried (6‑0)

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will hold public hearings and consider permit applications for a home-based business and a storage container. The body will also review a liquor license location and a property acquisition from Langlade County.

• Conditional Use Permit for a shipping container at 1112 Mendlik Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit for a home-based small business at 208 E. Fifth Avenue
• Liquor license location approval for Truck's Place Restaurant at 2506 US Hwy 45
• Purchase of 1013 6th Avenue from Langlade County for $1 to raze the house and garage

The Antigo City Plan Commission approved four conditional‑use permits and a property purchase. A shipping container for storage was approved at 1112 Mendlik Avenue (5‑0). A home‑based small business was approved at 208 E. Fifth Avenue (5‑0). Truck's Place Restaurant was authorized to obtain a Class B beer and liquor license at 2506 US Hwy 45 (5‑0). The city also approved buying 1013 6th Avenue for one dollar to raze the existing house and garage (5‑0).

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for shipping container at 1112 Mendlik Avenue (5‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for home‑based small business at 208 E. Fifth Avenue (5‑0)
• Approved Truck's Place Restaurant Class B beer/liquor license at 2506 US Hwy 45 (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of 1013 6th Avenue for $1 to raze house and garage (5‑0)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for March 2, 2026 was canceled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items, so no actions or discussions will take place. No items were presented for decision or public hearing.

Public Works Committee

The Antigo Public Works Committee will vote on several items, including a new requirement for biodegradable bags for residential curbside brush and mulch pick-up. The committee will also approve the Wisconsin Department of Transportation State Municipal Agreement for resurfacing US Hwy 45. A bid from GFL Environmental for spring clean‑up tipping fees at $95.00 per ton will be considered. The meeting will conclude with any other matters authorized by law.

• Approve minutes from the January 28, 2026 meeting
• Approve strict use of biodegradable bags for residential curbside brush and mulch pick‑up
• Approve Wisconsin Department of Transportation State Municipal Agreement for US Hwy 45 resurfacing
• Approve bid from GFL Environmental for $95.00 per ton for spring clean‑up tipping fees
• Consider any other matters authorized by law

The Antigo Public Works Committee voted to adopt strict use of biodegradable bags for residential curbside brush and mulch collection, with the policy to take effect in spring 2027. It also approved a $95 per ton spring clean‑up tipping‑fee bid from GFL Environmental. Both motions carried unanimously (5‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 5:53 p.m.; no vote result was recorded for the Wisconsin DOT US Hwy 45 resurfacing agreement.

• Approved strict use of biodegradable bags for residential curbside brush and mulch (5-0)
• Approved GFL Environmental bid of $95 per ton for spring clean‑up tipping fees (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:53 p.m. (5-0)

General

The Weather Warning System AD HOC Committee will meet to discuss siren vendors and fundraising. The committee may take action on these items during the meeting.

• Review of siren vendors
• Discussion of fundraising

General

The Antigo Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee will review police contracts, discuss a property sale, and consider replacing medical equipment. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a transient merchant ordinance.

• Approve contract with Antigo Professional Police Association WPPA/LEER for 2026-2028
• Discuss replacing 4 Zoll Monitor/Defibrillators at $201,309.60
• Approve selling City-owned property at 1035 8th Avenue via Offer to Purchase
• Public hearing on changes to Transient Merchant Ordinance
• Set salary for incoming Police Chief

The Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee met on February 18, 2026 and reviewed items including the minutes from prior meetings, a special assessment dispute, the salary for the incoming police chief, a police union contract, changes to the Transient Merchant Ordinance, a plan to replace four Zoll defibrillators, the sale of city‑owned property at 1035 8th Avenue, and funding for a Safe Haven Baby Box. The minutes do not record any vote outcomes or formal approvals for these motions.

General

Common Council

The Common Council will consider gasoline and fuel bids for 2026 through 2028 and budget transfers for fiscal year 2025. The meeting also includes a swearing-in ceremony for a firefighter/EMT.

• Gasoline and fuel bids for 2026, 2027, and 2028
• Budget transfers and adjustments for Fiscal Year 2025
• Nexgen 911 Addressing Grant through Langlade County
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Full Facilities Review
• Swearing in of Firefighter/EMT Sam Vanden Langenberg

The Common Council approved the minutes from the January meetings. It adopted four resolutions: requesting a grant to correct city addressing, contracting Strand & Associates for a wastewater treatment plant review, awarding the 2026‑2028 fuel bid to Wagner Shell, and authorizing FY 2025 budget transfers. Alderperson Wagner abstained from voting on the fuel bid, and the abstention was approved.

• Approved January 14 & 21 minutes (motion passed)
• Adopted Resolution 8-26 to request OEC grant for addressing corrections (city to fund $2,000‑$3,000)
• Adopted Resolution 9-26 to contract Strand & Associates for wastewater plant review (up to $98,000)
• Approved Resolution 10-26 awarding fuel bid to Wagner Shell ($0.14 discount)
• Approved Resolution 11-26 budget transfers and adjustments for FY 2025
• Alderperson Wagner abstained from voting on fuel bid; abstention approved

General

The Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee will meet to review and possibly recommend gasoline and fuel bids for the City of Antigo for the years 2026, 2027, and 2028. No specific contract amounts are listed in the agenda. The meeting may also consider any other matters authorized by law. The agenda contains no other items.

• Review and recommendation for gasoline and fuel bids for 2026, 2027, 2028

The Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee discussed two fuel bids from Wagner Shell and Kwik Trip. After debate on price, local contribution, and discount availability, a motion to approve Wagner Shell for gasoline and fuel for 2026‑2028 was made. The motion carried with a vote of 3‑2. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved Wagner Shell gasoline and fuel contract for 2026‑2028 (3‑2 vote)

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Antigo Park, Cemetery and Recreation Commission will approve the minutes from its December 8, 2025 meeting. It will consider setting pricing for the 2026 HWY 45 and Irving Street Market. A summary of the Park, Recreation and Cemetery Department activities for January and February will be presented. The meeting may also address any other matters authorized by law.

• Approve minutes from the December 8, 2025 meeting
• Approve pricing for 2026 HWY 45 and Irving Street Market
• Present summary of Park, Recreation and Cemetery Department for Jan‑Feb
• Consider any other matters authorized by law

The commission approved the minutes from the December 8,2025 meeting. A proposal to set pricing for the 2026 HWY 45 and Irving Steet Market was discussed. Alderperson Bugni moved to table the pricing decision, and the motion was adopted. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved minutes from December 8,2025 meeting
• Tabled setting price for 2026 HWY 45 and Irving Steet Market

City Plan Commission

Economic Development Committee

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss infrastructure assessments and potential land acquisition. The body is considering a new stop sign configuration and a grant for the 911 system. Action may be taken on the selection of an engineering firm for the wastewater treatment plant.

• Four-way stop sign proposal for Fifth Avenue at Edison Street and Dorr Street
• Offer to purchase Parcel Number 201-1966.001 for a garage
• Selection of engineering firm for Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Assessment
• GIS Grant application with Langlade County for Next Gen 911 road sign and address validation

The committee discussed a four‑way stop‑sign proposal, a request to purchase a city parcel, selection of an engineering firm for a wastewater‑treatment plant assessment, and a GIS grant for the Next Gen 911 system. Motions were made to employ a traffic engineer, to approve Strand and Associates for the wastewater study, and to pursue the GIS grant, but the minutes do not record any vote outcomes or final approvals. Consequently, no decisions were formally approved, denied, or tabled.

• Motion to approve minutes from Dec 2, 2025 (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to employ a traffic engineer to study downtown traffic patterns (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to approve selection of Strand and Associates for wastewater treatment plant assessment (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to work with Langlade County to obtain GIS grant for Next Gen 911 system (outcome not recorded)

Common Council

The Antigo Common Council will consider a resolution to contract an executive search firm to assist in hiring a city administrator. Two presentations will be given on proposals for the administrator search. The council will vote on the contract before adjourning.

• Resolution to contract an executive search firm for hiring the city administrator
• Presentation by Innovative Public Advisors on administrator search proposal
• Presentation by Public Administration Associates, LLC on administrator search proposal

The Common Council adopted Resolution No. 6-26 to hire Innovative Public Advisors as the executive search firm for the vacant City Administrator position. The contract is for a flat fee of $16,750. Funding will come from the Administrator Operating Budget and Contingency Fund. The Mayor and Clerk‑Treasurer/Finance Director will serve as the contact points for the firm.

• Approved contract with Innovative Public Advisors for City Administrator search ($16,750)

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee meeting scheduled for January 21, 2026, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Ad Hoc Weather Warning System Committee

The Ad Hoc Weather Warning System Committee will first consider approval of minutes from the November 3 and November 24, 2025 meetings, pending completion of required items. The committee will then hear a presentation from Federal Signal regarding the weather warning system. An update on fundraising efforts, with details attached, will also be discussed.

• Approve minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting
• Federal Signal presentation on the weather warning system
• Fundraising update (details attached)

The committee did not approve the November 3 and November 24, 2025 minutes because they are not yet finished. Federal Signal presented a quote for three sirens costing $113,914 plus about $39,300 for installation and discussed power and mounting options. Members talked about potential grant and donation sources, but no funding decision was made.

• No action taken on approval of November 3 and November 24, 2025 minutes
• No decision made on purchasing sirens (quote $113,914, installation $39,300)

Common Council

The Antigo Common Council will approve minutes, budget transfers, and a policy change regarding community participation hours. The body will also consider a contract for a city administrator and a $50,000 emergency communications grant.

• Approve 2025 Budget Transfers/Adjustments
• Change Community Participation Policy to 12 hours per year
• Apply for $50,000 emergency communications grant
• Contract with executive search firm for city administrator
• Approve Community Participation Policy Change

The council approved a change to the Community Participation Policy, allowing employees up to 12 hours of community service per year and removing the requirement that events be held in the city. It adopted the 2025‑2026 budget carry‑forwards totaling $2,533,717 and authorized the 2025 budget transfers and adjustments. It also approved combining all nine wards into a single reporting unit for the February 17, 2026 primary election. Finally, the council authorized the fire department to apply for a $50,000 state grant for interoperable radios.

• Approved Community Participation Policy change to 12 hours per year (Resolution 1‑26)
• Approved option to switch credit‑card processing to Xpress Bill Pay if cost lowered (Resolution 2‑26)
• Approved 2025‑2026 budget carry‑forwards totaling $2,533,717 (Resolution 3‑26)
• Approved 2025 budget transfers and adjustments (Resolution 4‑26)
• Approved combining all nine wards into one reporting unit for the Feb 17, 2026 primary election (Resolution 5‑26)
• Authorized fire department to apply for $50,000 Interoperable Radio Grant (Resolution 7‑26)
• Approved minutes from the Dec 10, 2025 meeting
• Approved consent agenda items

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee will consider applying for a $50,000 emergency communications grant from the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs. The committee will also discuss issuing a request for proposals to hire an executive search firm to assist in selecting a new city administrator.

• Apply for $50,000 Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs Interoperable Radio Grant
• Request for proposals for an executive search firm to aid hiring a city administrator

The Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee discussed applying for a $50,000 emergency communications grant and the request for proposals for an executive search firm to hire a City Administrator, but no motions were recorded as approved or denied. The only recorded action was the motion to adjourn, which passed at 5:51 PM. No vote tallies were provided for the other agenda items.

• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

City Plan Commission

Economic Development Committee

Police & Fire Commission

The Antigo Police & Fire Commission will first approve the minutes from the December 8, 2025 meeting. It will then hold a closed‑session to discuss candidates for the next Chief of Police, followed by an open‑session discussion and approval of the new chief. A second closed‑session will address a complaint filed against the Police Department, after which the commission may act on that complaint. The meeting will conclude with any other matters authorized by law and adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the December 8, 2025 meeting (contingent upon completion)
• Closed session to discuss the next Chief of Police
• Discussion and approval of the next Chief of Police
• Closed session to discuss a complaint filed against the Police Department
• Act on the complaint against the Police Department (pending outcome of closed session)