Antigo public meetings in 2024

Public Works Committee

The Antigo Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for December 25, 2024 was canceled because of the holiday. No agenda items were considered or acted upon.

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee will discuss a request from the Antigo School District to partner on a FEMA BRIC grant for a community tornado safe room. The committee is also reviewing 2024 budget transfers, carry forwards, and several funding requests for emergency services and infrastructure.

• FEMA grant applications for Engine 1 replacement ($875,000) and paramedic upgrades ($100,000)
• Additional funding of $28,425 from Undesignated Water Funds for the Water Treatment Plant backwash system
• Tenth Avenue construction review and bond discussion
• Antigo School District FEMA BRIC Grant collaboration for a multipurpose tornado safe room
• 2024 budget transfers and carry forwards to 2025

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss several infrastructure projects, including wastewater treatment plant upgrades and loan administration for water projects. The body will review bids for facility repairs and project change orders.

• Proposed contract award to Reece Group LLC for $120,682.40 to replace service doors at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Proposed $23,781 change order for underground service lines and a connection cabinet for a TriCore 3ph Transformer at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Proposed $15,000 total for Ayres Associates to provide loan administration for Safe Drinking Water and Clean Water funds
• Review of Tenth Avenue construction and bond discussion
• Discussion regarding Infrastructure Alternatives, Inc. (IAI) contract

Common Council

The Antigo Common Council will consider approval of the October and November meeting minutes and hear citizen comments. On the consent agenda, the council will increase the quota for Class A fermented malt beverage and liquor licenses to ten and write off a $177.89 demolition landfill charge for Tatro Dirt Works. New business includes an infrastructure services agreement for water and wastewater facilities and several license approvals, including a Class A liquor license for Aldi and new secondhand dealer licenses at multiple addresses.

• Resolution 102-24 – increase Class A fermented malt beverage and liquor license quota to ten and approve Aldi’s location at 2109 Neva Road
• Resolution 103-24 – write off $177.89 demolition landfill charge for Tatro Dirt Works
• Resolution 104-24 – approve Infrastructure Alternatives, Inc. operation & maintenance agreement for water and wastewater services (contingent on Public Works Committee approval)
• Consent agenda items – license quota increase and $177.89 landfill charge write‑off
• License approvals – new Class A beer/liquor license for Aldi; agent change for Wagner Shell Antigo LLC; multiple secondhand dealer licenses at 637 Superior St, 439 Milton St, 323 Superior St, 521 Clermont St, 815 Fifth Ave, 902 Fifth Ave, 715 Fifth Ave, and 521 Clermont St

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Parks, Cemetery and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for Dec 9, 2024 in Antigo was canceled. The cancellation was because there were no agenda items to consider. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

City Plan Commission

The Antigo City Plan Commission scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. was canceled because no agenda items were submitted. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting. The cancellation notice was mailed on November 26, 2024 by Chairperson Thomas C. Bauknecht.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for December 2, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Antigo Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests. One request seeks permission to use 828 Sixth Avenue for residential purposes despite its B‑4 zoning and to rebuild after a disaster. The other request seeks permission for an illuminated church bulletin at 300 Lincoln Street to exceed the current 16‑square‑foot limit. The board will consider and potentially act on these applications.

• Public hearing on variance for 828 Sixth Avenue (Parcel #201-0530.001) to allow residential use and rebuild after disaster
• Public hearing on variance for 300 Lincoln Street (Parcel #201-2729) to allow illuminated church bulletin larger than 16 sq ft

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for November 20, 2024, has been canceled. The meeting is rescheduled for December 11, 2024, at 5:00 pm.

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee is discussing the elimination of the in-house IT Director position to contract full support services with The Dirks Group. The body is also reviewing a request to begin bidding for a new police impound building and a liquor license quota increase for ALDI.

• Proposal to eliminate IT Director position and contract The Dirks Group Support Plan for $115,706.40 annually
• Request to begin bidding for a police impound building with a total budget of $203,727.40
• Proposed increase of 'Class A' intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverage license quota to ten for ALDI, Inc. at 2019 Neva Road
• Request to write off a $177.89 demo landfill account balance for Tatro Dirt Works

Common Council

The Antigo Common Council will consider a public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget and then vote on its adoption, which includes the enterprise funds. The meeting also includes a closed‑session discussion of labor‑union matters and employee compensation. Several consent‑agenda items will be approved, such as extending a land lease, purchasing a new ambulance, transferring postage funds, and waiving bidding for window replacement at City Hall. Additional resolutions will renew dental and health insurance contracts.

• Resolution 99-24: Adopt the 2025 City of Antigo budget, including enterprise funds
• Resolution 95-24: Extend the Ourada Parcel agricultural land lease to Jeff Marciniak at $120 per acre for five years
• Resolution 96-24: Approve purchase of an ambulance from Pomasl Fire Equipment for $338,495
• Resolution 98-24: Waive bidding and approve Omni Glass quote for $85,027 to replace City Hall windows
• Resolution 97-24: Transfer $3,581.79 from the Contingency Fund for postage of revaluation notices

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Parks, Cemetery and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for November 11, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Board of Canvassers

The Antigo Board of Canvassers will meet to count provisional ballots from the November 5, 2024 election. The meeting is scheduled for November 8, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

• Canvass provisional ballots from November 5, 2024 election
• Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall, 700 Edison St.
• Deadline for returned ballots: November 8, 2024

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission scheduled for November 5, 2024 was canceled because no agenda items were submitted. No actions, discussions, or decisions will take place at this meeting. The cancellation notice was mailed on October 31, 2024.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for November 4, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Board of Review

The Board of Review will verify training and notice requirements and receive the assessment roll from the Clerk. The body will review the Annual Assessment Report and hear objections to property assessments.

• Correction of omitted property at 1310/1322 Hogan Street
• Correction of palpable error at 208 Ninth Avenue
• Review of Annual Assessment Report and city assessment level
• Verification of mandatory training per Sec. 70.46(4), Wisconsin Statutes
• Review of Notices of Intent to File Objection and conduct of hearings

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for October 23, 2024, was canceled 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 1318 Second Avenue. The board will discuss and act on a request to allow a garage that exceeds size and height limits.

• Public hearing for variance application at 1318 Second Avenue
• Request for 30' x 40' garage exceeding 1,000 square foot size allowance by 200 square feet
• Request for garage height to exceed primary structure height by two feet

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee will review five agenda items, including a lease extension request for land on Koszarek Road (Ourada Parcel), a contract to purchase a 2024 Demers MXP170 Ford F550 ambulance for $338,495 from Pomasl Fire Equipment, a budget adjustment for postage charges, an $85,027 window‑replacement quote for City Hall with a waived bidding process, and a discussion of an information‑technology vacancy. The committee will also approve the minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting.

• Lease extension request for the Ourada Parcel on Koszarek Road by Jeff Marciniak
• Purchase of a 2024 Demers MXP170 Ford F550 ambulance for $338,495 from Pomasl Fire Equipment
• Budget adjustment for postage charges to mail revaluation notices
• $85,027 quote from Omni Glass for window replacement at City Hall, with bidding waived
• Discussion of an information‑technology vacancy

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Parks, Cemetery and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for October 14, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Common Council

The Antigo Common Council will approve minutes from September, swear in FF/AEMT Austin Perkins, and hear a presentation on the November 5 school referendum. The council will consider several consent agenda items, including a $1,000 Kwik Trip donation for drug‑investigation equipment and a $116,727.40 transfer of TIF District #3 surplus to the law‑enforcement evidence building fund. Additional resolutions address cost‑of‑living adjustments for employees, an increased contribution to the Langlade County Economic Development Corporation, and a sewer credit for a new home at 2021 First Avenue.

• Accept $1,000 Kwik Trip Kares donation for drug investigation equipment (Resolution 89-24)
• Transfer $116,727.40 TIF District #3 surplus to Capital Equipment/Improvement Fund for law enforcement evidence building (Resolution 90-24)
• Authorize sewer credit for new home at 2021 First Avenue pending three‑month usage baseline (Resolution 91-24)
• Approve cost‑of‑living adjustments for non‑exempt employees (Resolution 92-24)
• Increase Langlade County Economic Development Corp 2025 contribution by $5,000 to $80,000 (Resolution 93-24)

Committee of the Whole

The committee is reviewing the 2025 budget, including health insurance premiums and cost-of-living increases. Members will consider several new city positions and a request to opt out of the Langlade County library tax.

• Proposal to increase Langlade County Economic Development Corporation 2025 contribution by $5,000 to $80,000
• Request to opt out of the Langlade County library tax to save approximately $61,000
• Proposal to add a 5th full-time General Laborer and a 7th seasonal position for Parks, Recreation and Cemetery
• Proposed 1% COLA increase for non-union positions on January 1, 2025, and 2% on July 1, 2025
• Proposal to add a Human Resources Director/Safety Coordinator and a part-time Clerk-Treasurer's Office position

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for October 7, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
• Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for September 25, 2024, was canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Committee of the Whole

The Antigo Committee of the Whole will review the 2025 Budget Review, discussing draft budget estimates that are still being compiled. A budget book is expected to be distributed early next week for council members to review. The meeting may also consider any other matters authorized by law. No other specific agenda items are listed.

• 2025 Budget Review – discussion of draft budget estimates (budget book pending)
• Any other matters authorized by law may be considered

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee will hold a public hearing to update residents on the Edison Street reconstruction project from Sixth Avenue to Ninth Avenue and to gather input on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Facilities program. The committee will consider accepting a $1,000 donation from Kwik Trip Kares for drug investigation equipment. It will also review the $293,425 surplus from Tax Increment Finance District 3 and a recommendation to use the city’s $116,727.40 share for a one‑time law‑enforcement evidence building purchase in the 2025 budget.

• Public hearing on Edison Street reconstruction (Sixth Ave to Ninth Ave) under CDBG PF 23-01
• Kwik Trip Kares donation of $1,000 for drug investigation equipment
• Tax Increment Finance District 3 surplus of $293,425; $116,727.40 proposed for law‑enforcement evidence building

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss whether to reject the two bids received for the Center Street paving project and have city staff complete the work. The project covers about 2,772 square yards of 3" blacktop paving on Center Street (roughly two‑and‑a‑half blocks). Staff estimate an in‑house cost of approximately $26,000, versus bids of $52,945.20 from American Asphalt and $53,222.40 from Northeast Asphalt. No other agenda items are listed.

• Reject all bids for Center Street paving
• Complete paving in‑house at estimated cost of $26,000
• Bid from American Asphalt: $52,945.20
• Bid from Northeast Asphalt: $53,222.40
• Paving scope: 2,772 square yards of 3" asphalt on Center Street

Common Council

The council will consider a petition to adopt an ordinance establishing eight‑year term limits for the elected mayor and alderpersons, with a six‑year break, retroactive to January 1, 2016. It will also act on several consent‑agenda items, including a portable safety barrier purchase funded by a $5,000 CVMIC grant and $16,089.50 from the capital improvement fund, a $1,000 grant for a fire‑suppression tool, a Fourth Avenue amendment limited to $12,500, and a per‑diem increase for citizen board members. Additional actions include approving liquor and beverage licenses for local businesses and correcting insurance ordinances to raise aggregate limits to $2,000,000.

• Petition for ordinance establishing eight‑year term limits for mayor and alderpersons (retroactive to 1/1/2016)
• Resolution 80-24: Purchase portable safety barrier using $5,000 CVMIC grant plus $16,089.50 from capital fund
• Resolution 81-24: Accept $1,000 Wisconsin Public Service Foundation grant to buy fire‑suppression tool
• Resolution 83-24: Fourth Avenue amendment for staking and construction assistance, not to exceed $12,500
• License approval for Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant (410 Hwy 64) – Class B beer, malt beverage, liquor, dance hall (contingent on inspections)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear requests for 2025 funding from the Children's Service Society, Langlade County Humane Society, Boys & Girls Club, and AVAIL. The group will also begin preliminary discussion on the 2025 budget.

• 2025 funding request for Children's Service Society
• 2025 funding request for Langlade County Humane Society
• 2025 funding request for Boys & Girls Club of the Northwoods
• 2025 funding request for Advocates for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Abuse (AVAIL)
• Preliminary discussion on 2025 budget

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission meeting scheduled for September 3, 2024, was canceled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, September 2, 2024, was canceled because of the Labor Day holiday. No agenda items will be considered or acted upon at this time.

Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District

The Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District will adopt its 2025 budget and tax levy at the August 29 meeting. Commissioners will consider multiple project levies and fund allocations, including the Upper Antigo Dam Sedimentation Trap, Springbrook Flowage restoration, trail improvements, native species restoration, and lake planning. The total proposed levy amounts to $62,000, based on the assessed value of $381,607,300.

• Upper Antigo Dam Sedimentation Trap – levy $2,000; reserve $110,678
• Restoration of Springbrook Flowage – levy $10,000; reserve $100,000
• Trail Maintenance/Improvements and Future Expansion – levy $5,000; reserve $27,667
• Restoration of Native Species – levy $2,000; reserve $10,000
• Lake Planning & Monitoring – levy $5,000; reserve $14,780

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss a contract amendment for the 4th Avenue project and a land lease for solar field preparation. The body will also review a sewer credit request and the purchase of safety barriers.

• Contract amendment with Ayres Associates for 4th Avenue staking and administration not to exceed $12,500
• Agricultural lease with Wanca Custom Works for parcels 201-2915.005 and 201-2942.040 at $0 per acre
• Sewer credit request for a new build at 2021 First Avenue
• Purchase of portable safety barriers using a $5,000 CVMIC Safety Grant and Undesignated Capital Improvement Fund
• Report on traffic enforcement along 5th Avenue

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee will consider approving an increase to the city's liability insurance aggregate limit, purchasing safety barriers for parades, and hiring a full-time parks laborer.

• Increase liability insurance aggregate limit to $2,000,000
• Purchase 235 portable safety barriers for $21,089.50 on 5th Avenue
• Hire an additional full-time General Laborer for Parks, Recreation and Cemetery
• Increase Board of Review member stipend from $30 to $50
• Accept $1,000 grant to purchase a Fire Suppression Tool

Common Council

The Common Council will hear presentations from candidates Mary Hayes and Gary Smith to select and swear in a new Ward 4 Alderperson. The body will also consider several infrastructure contracts and budget transfers.

• Contract with MSA Professional Services for Springbrook Trail project inspection and administration up to $127,200
• Contract with Ron Zalewski Farms LLC for lime-slurry hauling estimated at $32,250
• Contract with Strand & Associates for Wastewater Treatment Plant capacity study for $9,700
• Proposal to eliminate ground planters on Sixth Avenue for an approximate savings of $11,600
• Ordinance 1368B amending quorum rules regarding remote attendance and voting

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Parks, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission will consider awarding the 2025 fireworks contract to My Uncle's Fireworks with a budget increase from $13,000 to $15,000. The body will also discuss removing ground planters on 6th Avenue to save approximately $11,600 and request approval to hire an additional full-time General Laborer.

• Award fireworks contract to My Uncle's Fireworks for 2025
• Increase fireworks budget from $13,000 to $15,000
• Remove ground planters on 6th Avenue to save $11,600
• Request approval for additional full-time General Laborer
• Allow staff to waive event permit fees under specific criteria

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission scheduled for August 6, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers was canceled because no agenda items were submitted. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting. The notice also states that only members of the Commission or other governmental bodies may attend, but no action will be taken.

Economic Development Committee

The Antigo Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for August 5, 2024 was canceled because no agenda items were submitted. Consequently, no decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Hotel/Motel Tax Commission

The Antigo Hotel/Motel Tax Commission will elect a chairperson, vice‑chairperson, and secretary. It will review the minutes from the December 19, 2023 meeting and a financial recap as of July 15, 2024. The commission will also discuss a funding request from the Antigo Lions Club for advertising off‑road races. Any other matters authorized by law may be considered before adjournment.

• Election of Chairperson (Thomas Bauknecht)
• Election of Vice Chairperson (Tom Quinlan)
• Election of Secretary (Brady Koss)
• Review of minutes from the December 19, 2023 meeting
• Funding request from Antigo Lions Club for advertising for off‑road races

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing contracts for wastewater plant analysis and walking trail expansion. The body will also discuss traffic light equipment donations and the installation of four-way stop signs.

• MSA Administration & Construction Service Contract for Charlotte Street and Hogan Street walking trail expansion: estimated $127,200
• Strand & Associates contract for Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Partial Plant Review: $9,700
• Donation from TSI Power for Highway 45/64 traffic light battery backup
• Proposed four-way stop signs at Edison Street and Fifth Avenue & Dorr Street and Fifth Avenue

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss two agenda items. First, an amendment to Ordinance 2.45 Section 43A to add language allowing council members to vote remotely and to permit remote attendance at closed sessions, subject to an affidavit requirement. Second, the council will vote on appointing a special counsel, at the request of the city attorney, to prosecute two city disorderly conduct citations.

• Amend Ordinance 2.45 Section 43A to allow remote voting and remote attendance at closed sessions
• Approve appointment of special counsel to prosecute two city disorderly conduct citations (requested by City Attorney)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police & Fire Commission will convene in closed session to interview a candidate for a Firefighter/EMT position. The body will also discuss developing a list of future hires for these positions.

• Closed session interview for Firefighter/EMT position
• Discussion on developing list of future Firefighter/EMT hires
• Approval of minutes from April 24 and June 13, 2024 meetings

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance application for a medical facility. The board will discuss whether to allow a 40-foot shipping container storage pod to remain on the property.

• Public hearing for variance application at 729 Park Street (Parcel #201-2807.003)
• Request to allow a 40-foot shipping container storage pod painted to match the facility
• Election of a new Chairperson

Tax Increment Financing Districts (TIDs) 4, 5, 6 and 7 Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board is meeting to review annual reports for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. The board will also consider the closure of TIF #3 and the extension of TIF #4.

• TIF #3 closure for 2023 with a one-year extension for affordable housing
• Legislation to extend the life of TIF #4
• Designation of TIF #6 as a donor TIF to TIF #5
• Review of annual reports for TIF Districts #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7
• Election of Chairperson and appointment of a citizen member to the Joint Review Board

Common Council

The Council will consider appointing Thomas C. Bauknecht as Mayor following Terence V. Brand's resignation. The agenda also includes an ordinance to increase parking fees and several infrastructure-related resolutions. Additionally, the council will recognize three fire department employees for life-saving efforts during a May 20 transport.

• Ordinance 1366B to increase parking fees
• Application for $275,000 in lead service line replacement funding
• Ayres & Associates Engineering contract up to $43,525 for watermain and manhole work
• Appointment of Thomas C. Bauknecht as Mayor
• $3,750 budget adjustment for Weights and Measures Services