Antigo public meetings in 2021

Public Works Committee

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

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

Police & Fire Commission

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

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

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

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

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

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

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

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

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

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

Common Council

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

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

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

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

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

City Plan Commission

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

Economic Development Committee

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

Public Works Committee

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

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

Public Works Committee

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

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

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

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

Common Council

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

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

Police & Fire Commission

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

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

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

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

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

Economic Development Committee

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

Public Works Committee

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

Zoning Board of Appeals

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

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

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

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

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

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

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

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

Common Council

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

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

Committee of the Whole

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

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

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

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

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

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

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

City Plan Commission

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

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

Economic Development Committee

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

Police & Fire Commission

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

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

Zoning Board of Appeals

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

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

Public Works Committee

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

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

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

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

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

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

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

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

Common Council

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

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

Committee of the Whole

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

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

City Plan Commission

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

Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District

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

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

Economic Development Committee

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

Citizen Participation Committee

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

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

Public Works Committee

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

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

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

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

Public Works Committee

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

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

Common Council

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

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

City Plan Commission

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

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

Economic Development Committee

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

Police & Fire Commission

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

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

Public Works Committee

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

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

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

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

Zoning Board of Appeals

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

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

Police & Fire Commission

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

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

Common Council

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

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

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

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

City Plan Commission

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

Economic Development Committee

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

Zoning Board of Appeals

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

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

Public Works Committee

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

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

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

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

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

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

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

Common Council

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

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

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

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

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

City Plan Commission

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

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

Public Works Committee

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

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

Committee of the Whole

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

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

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

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

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

Committee of the Whole

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

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

Common Council

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

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

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

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

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

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

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

City Plan Commission

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

Economic Development Committee

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

Hotel/Motel Tax Commission

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

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

Public Works Committee

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

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

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

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

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

Common Council

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

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

Public Works Committee

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

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

Common Council

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

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

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

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

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

Police & Fire Commission

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

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

Board of Canvassers

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

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

City Plan Commission

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

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

Economic Development Committee

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

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

Public Works Committee

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

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

Citizen Participation Committee

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

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

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

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

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

Public Works Committee

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

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

Common Council

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

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

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

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

City Plan Commission

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

Economic Development Committee

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

Public Works Committee

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

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

Police & Fire Commission

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

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

Common Council

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

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

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

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

City Plan Commission

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

Economic Development Committee

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

Public Works Committee

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

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

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

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

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

Broadband Utility Commission

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

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

Common Council

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

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

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

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

Hotel/Motel Tax Commission

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

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

City Plan Commission

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

Economic Development Committee

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