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

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee recommended approval of a sub-grant agreement with the Antigo School District for a FEMA BRIC grant to build a community tornado safe room, with the city acting as pass-through with no fiscal impact. The committee also recommended applying for two FEMA firefighter grants, additional water plant funding, and discussed bonding for the 10th Avenue project. The meeting included a closed session to consider an employee's paid leave of absence request.

• Recommended approval of FEMA BRIC grant sub-agreement with Antigo School District
• Recommended applying for FEMA firefighter grants ($875,000 for Engine 1, $100,000 for paramedic upgrade)
• Recommended additional $28,425 from undesignated water funds for backwash system
• Discussed 10th Avenue construction and bonding options
• Held closed session to consider employee leave of absence request

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

The Public Works Committee reviewed a new five-year Operation and Maintenance Agreement with Infrastructure Alternatives, Inc. (IAI) for the city's water and wastewater systems, with an annual fee of $853,332 ($71,111/month). Staff recommended the committee approve the contract for forwarding to the City Council. The committee also discussed awarding a $120,682.40 bid to Reece Group LLC for replacing WWTP doors, a $23,781 change order for a transformer upgrade, $15,000 in loan administration contracts with Ayres Associates, and options for the 10th Avenue construction project.

• Recommended approval of 5-year IAI O&M contract at $853,332/year (staff recommendation)
• Discussed awarding WWTP door replacement bid to Reece Group LLC for $120,682.40
• Discussed $23,781 change order for WWTP TriCore transformer upgrade
• Discussed approving two $7,500 Ayres Associates loan administration contracts
• Discussed 10th Avenue project options: full $4.2M build with bonding vs. split project

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

The Common Council approved a five-year operation and maintenance agreement with Infrastructure Alternatives, Inc. for water and wastewater facility services at an annual fee of $853,332. The council also approved a consent agenda that included increasing the Class A liquor license quota to ten and allowing Aldi's to apply for a license at 2109 Neva Road, as well as writing off a $177.89 demolition landfill charge. Several new licenses were approved, including a Class A license for Aldi contingent on inspections and multiple secondhand dealer licenses. The meeting was otherwise routine with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved 5-year IAI water/wastewater O&M agreement at $853,332/year (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: increased Class A liquor license quota to 10 and allowed Aldi's at 2109 Neva Road to apply (7-1)
• Approved write-off of $177.89 demolition landfill charge for Tatro Dirt Works
• Approved Class A beer/liquor license for ALDI, Inc. contingent on inspections (voice vote)
• Approved agent change and cider-only liquor license for Wagner Shell Antigo LLC (voice vote)
• Approved secondhand dealer licenses for 8 businesses (voice votes)
• Approved payment of bills including payroll and accounts payable (unanimous)

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

The Antigo Zoning Board of Appeals met on November 20, 2024, and held public hearings for two variance applications: one at 828 Sixth Avenue to allow residential use despite B4 zoning and rebuilding after a disaster, and another at 300 Lincoln Street for an illuminated church bulletin exceeding 16 square feet. The minutes do not record any votes, approvals, denials, or other substantive decisions on these items, nor on the approval of the October 16, 2024 meeting minutes. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other actions noted.

• No decisions recorded on variance applications at 828 Sixth Avenue or 300 Lincoln Street
• No action recorded on approving October 16, 2024 meeting minutes

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

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee recommended eliminating the IT Director position and contracting with The Dirks Group for IT services. The committee also approved writing off a $177.89 uncollectible debt and recommended beginning the bidding process for a police impound building. The ALDI liquor license quota increase was discussed but no final action was recorded.

• Recommended eliminating IT Director position and contracting with The Dirks Group for IT services
• Approved write-off of $177.89 uncollectible demo landfill account balance for Tatro Dirt Works
• Recommended beginning bidding process for police impound building
• Discussed increasing Class A liquor license quota to ten for ALDI, Inc. at 2019 Neva Road (no final action recorded)

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.

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

The Antigo Common Council approved the 2025 city budget totaling $3,729,217.03 for general and debt service purposes, along with enterprise fund budgets and a decreasing city mill rate. The council also approved a five-year agricultural land lease extension for the Ourada Parcel, an ambulance purchase, window replacements at City Hall, and insurance renewals. No action was taken following a closed session on labor union negotiations.

• Approved October 9, 2024 Council Minutes (Voice Vote)
• Extended agricultural land lease for Ourada Parcel to Jeff Marciniak at $120 per acre for five years (Unanimous)
• Approved ambulance purchase from Pomasl Fire Equipment for $338,495 (Unanimous)
• Approved budget transfer of $3,581.79 from Contingency Fund for revaluation notice postage (Unanimous)
• Approved waiving bidding process and quote from Omni Glass for $85,027.00 for City Hall window replacement (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 budget and enterprise funds with a total levy of $3,729,217.03 (Unanimous)
• Retained Delta Dental for 2024 dental insurance renewal with flat premiums (Unanimous)
• Approved 2025 health insurance renewal with Aspirus Health Plan and Stop Loss Partners, including plan updates (Unanimous)

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

The Board of Review met and handled routine certification duties, including verifying training, noticing, and confidentiality ordinance compliance. It received the assessment roll and sworn statements, reviewed the annual assessment report, and corrected property errors, including adding an omitted property and addressing a palpable error. No substantive decisions beyond these procedural actions were recorded.

• Certified Board of Review and Open Book meeting notice compliance
• Verified mandatory training requirements met per Sec. 70.46(4)
• Confirmed confidentiality ordinance for income/expense info exists
• Received assessment roll and sworn statements from Clerk
• Noted Assessor's affidavit and Open Book attendance
• Corrected assessment roll: added omitted property at 1310/1322 Hogan Street
• Addressed palpable error for 208 Ninth Avenue per Sec. 70.43
• Established procedures for objections and hearings

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for October 23, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

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

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee met on October 16, 2024, and discussed several agenda items. The committee recommended approval of a $338,495 purchase of a new ambulance from Pomasl Fire Equipment, a $3,581.79 budget adjustment for postage, and a $85,027 quote from Omni Glass for City Hall window replacement, including waiving the bidding process. The committee also discussed a request to extend a land lease and an IT vacancy, but no final decisions were recorded on these items.

• Recommended approval of $338,495 ambulance purchase from Pomasl Fire Equipment
• Recommended approval of $3,581.79 budget adjustment for postage charges
• Recommended approval of $85,027 Omni Glass quote and waiving bidding for window replacement
• Discussed Jeff Marciniak's request to extend land lease on Koszarek Road
• Discussed Information Technology vacancy

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

The Antigo Zoning Board of Appeals met and held a public hearing on a variance application for 1318 Second Avenue to allow a 30' x 40' garage that would exceed the primary structure height by two feet and the 1,000 square foot size allowance by 200 square feet. The minutes do not record a decision on the variance; they only document the hearing and the application. The board set the next meeting date for no sooner than November 7, 2024.

• Set next meeting date no sooner than November 7, 2024
• Held public hearing on variance application for 1318 Second Avenue (no decision recorded)

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.

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

The Committee of the Whole met to discuss the 2025 budget and several related action items, including a homeless shelter, health insurance, and a proposed library tax opt-out. No formal votes were taken; items were discussed for potential inclusion in the budget and will be forwarded to the City Council for action.

• Discussed homeless shelter options (no action)
• Discussed 2025 budget and levy limits (no action)
• Discussed health insurance premiums and stop loss coverage for 2025 (no action)
• Discussed dental rates for 2025 (no action)
• Discussed 1% and 2% COLA increases for non-union positions (no action)
• Discussed adding HR Director and eliminating HR Specialist positions (no action)
• Discussed adding part-time clerk-treasurer position for payroll duties (no action)
• Discussed adding 5th parks laborer and 7th seasonal position (no action)

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)

The Common Council approved a phased cost-of-living adjustment for non-represented employees in 2025. The council also authorized the distribution of TIF District #3 surplus funds and requested to opt out of a county library tax.

• Approved 1% wage increase Jan 1, 2025, and 2% increase July 1, 2025, for non-represented staff (Unanimous)
• Approved $116,727.40 TIF District #3 surplus transfer for Law Enforcement Evidence Building (Unanimous)
• Approved request to opt out of Langlade County's library tax to save approximately $61,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved increasing 2025 contribution to Langlade County Economic Development Corp to $80,000 (7-1)
• Approved $1,000 Kwik Trip Kares donation for drug investigation equipment (Unanimous)
• Authorized sewer credit for 2021 First Avenue based on future three-month average (Unanimous)
• Approved petitioning court to declare 717/719 Fifth Avenue a nuisance (Voice vote, 1 no)
• Approved $9,773.32 settlement for Corey Mattek claim (Voice vote)

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

The Committee of the Whole met to review the 2025 budget, but the budget book was not yet complete and was to be delivered early the following week. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

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

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee approved the minutes from August 21, 2024, and held a public hearing on the Edison Street reconstruction project. The committee approved accepting a $1,000 Kwik Trip Kares donation for drug investigation equipment. It also discussed using the City's $116,727.40 share of TIF 3 surplus funds for a one-time Law Enforcement Evidence Building project, to be reflected in the 2025 budget.

• Approved minutes from August 21, 2024 meeting
• Held public hearing on Edison Street reconstruction and CDBG project
• Approved accepting $1,000 Kwik Trip Kares donation for drug investigation equipment
• Discussed using $116,727.40 TIF 3 surplus 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

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee voted unanimously to reject all bids for the Center Street paving project and complete the work using city staff. The Street Commissioner reported the curb is being replaced and the project is expected to be finished by the end of September. The committee also received status updates on other city projects, including the Edison Street, water tower, Fourth Avenue bridge, and a watermain pressure test issue.

• Rejected all bids for Center Street paving (unanimous)
• Approved completing Center Street paving in-house (unanimous)

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)

The Common Council voted 8-1 to reject a citizen petition seeking an ordinance establishing eight-year term limits for the Mayor and Alderpersons, with a six-year break, retroactive to January 1, 2016. Because the petition was rejected, it will now go as a binding referendum question on the April 2025 ballot. The Council also approved several resolutions, including the purchase of 235 portable safety barriers for $21,089.50 and the creation of a part-time janitorial position, while referring two personnel-related resolutions to committee.

• Rejected term limits petition (8-1), sending it to April 2025 ballot
• Approved $21,089.50 purchase of 235 portable safety barriers (unanimous)
• Approved part-time janitorial position at $22,290.06/year (unanimous)
• Referred HR Director and Finance Assistant positions to October committee meeting
• Approved liquor licenses for Los Magueyes, Reif's Bar, contingent on inspections
• Approved agent changes for Kwik Trip and Growmark
• Adopted three ordinances increasing insurance aggregate limits to $2,000,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 grant for fire suppression tool

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

The Committee of the Whole heard 2025 funding requests from five local organizations (Children's Service Society, Langlade County Humane Society, Boys & Girls Club of the Northwoods, AVAIL, and Senior Center of Langlade County) but took no formal action on them. The committee also held a preliminary discussion on the 2025 budget, which was not yet complete; staff requested a follow-up meeting for September 25 to review the budget booklet. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Heard 2025 funding request from Children's Service Society (no action)
• Heard 2025 funding request from Langlade County Humane Society (no action)
• Heard 2025 funding request from Boys & Girls Club of the Northwoods (no action)
• Heard 2025 funding request from AVAIL (no action)
• Heard 2025 funding request from Senior Center of Langlade County (no action)
• Held preliminary discussion on 2025 budget (no action taken)

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

The Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District held its annual meeting and unanimously approved its budget and tax levy as presented, 11-0. The budget funds projects including water quality improvements, native species restoration, a sedimentation trap, trail maintenance, dam repairs, and Lakeside Park development. Officers were also elected for the coming year.

• Adopted budget and tax levy as presented (11-0)
• Elected Timothy Kassis as President (7-0)
• Elected Scott Henricks as Vice President (7-0)
• Elected Barbara Rebstock as Secretary (7-0)

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

The Public Works Committee approved the purchase of 235 portable safety barriers for parade crowd control at a total cost of $21,089.50, funded by a $5,000 CVMIC safety grant and $16,089.50 from the undesignated capital improvement fund. The committee also approved a lease agreement with Wanca Custom Works for agricultural use of city land and an amendment to the 4th Avenue project contract with Ayres Associates for staking and construction administration services not to exceed $12,350. A sewer credit request for a new build at 2021 First Avenue was discussed, and a report on traffic enforcement along 5th Avenue was presented for information only.

• Approved purchase of 235 portable safety barriers for $21,089.50
• Approved lease agreement with Wanca Custom Works for agricultural use
• Approved 4th Avenue amendment for staking and construction administration not to exceed $12,350
• Discussed sewer credit request for new build at 2021 First Avenue
• Received 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

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee approved several items: correcting ordinances to increase the liability insurance aggregate limit to $2,000,000, completing two carry forwards from 2023 to 2024 ($10,000 for Aerial/Ortho Mapping and $20,000 for Faust Dam Improvements), increasing the Board of Review member stipend from $30 to $50, accepting a $1,000 Wisconsin Public Service grant for a Fire Suppression Tool, and purchasing 235 portable safety barriers for $21,089.50. The committee also discussed but did not decide on waiving permit fees, adding positions, and other items.

• Approved ordinance corrections to increase liability insurance aggregate limit to $2,000,000
• Approved carry forwards of $10,000 for Aerial/Ortho Mapping and $20,000 for Faust Dam Improvements
• Approved increasing Board of Review member stipend from $30 to $50
• Approved accepting $1,000 Wisconsin Public Service grant for Fire Suppression Tool
• Approved purchase of 235 portable safety barriers for $21,089.50

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

The Common Council selected Mary Hayes as Ward 4 Alderperson and swore her in. It also adopted Ordinance 13688 allowing remote attendance and voting for quorum, despite objections from two members. Several contracts and licenses were approved, and the council terminated the IT Director in closed session.

• Appointed Mary Hayes as Ward 4 Alderperson (5-3)
• Adopted Ordinance 13688 on remote quorum attendance and voting (5-3)
• Approved $9,700 wastewater capacity study contract with Strand & Associates
• Approved $127,200 Springbrook Trail inspection contract with MSA Professional Services
• Awarded lime hauling bid to Ron Zalewski Farms LLC, estimated $32,250
• Approved severance transfers totaling $49,854.79
• Approved $15,000 fireworks contract with My Uncle's Fireworks for 2025
• Approved removal of Sixth Avenue ground planters, saving about $11,600

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

The Parks, Cemetery and Recreation Commission approved awarding the 2025 fireworks contract to My Uncle's Fireworks and increasing the budget from $13,000 to $15,000 using hotel/motel funds. The commission also approved waiving the $150 trailer fee for Family Fest, allowing staff to waive event and shelter fees for qualifying events, removing ground planters on 6th Avenue, and forwarding a request for an additional full-time laborer to FP&L for budget review. All items were approved as recommended.

• Approved 2025 fireworks contract to My Uncle's Fireworks and budget increase to $15,000
• Approved waiver of $150 trailer fee for Family Fest event
• Approved staff authorization to waive event/street use and shelter fees for events meeting criteria
• Approved removal of ground planters on 6th Avenue and restoration to grass or concrete
• Forwarded request for additional full-time general laborer to FP&L for budget review

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

The Hotel/Motel Tax Commission approved a funding request of up to $9,000 from the Antigo Lions Club for advertising the 2024 AMSOIL Championship Off-Road races. The commission also elected officers for the year, with Tom Bauknecht as Chairperson, Tom Quinlan as Vice Chairperson, and Brady Koss as Secretary. The minutes from the December 19, 2023 meeting were approved, and a financial recap as of July 15, 2024 was reviewed.

• Approved up to $9,000 for Antigo Lions Club off-road race advertising
• Elected Tom Bauknecht as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Tom Quinlan as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Brady Koss as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 19, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

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

The Public Works Committee recommended approval of a $127,200 contract with MSA Professional Services for administration and inspection of the walking trail expansion along Charlotte and Hogan Streets. They also recommended a $9,700 contract with Strand & Associates for a wastewater treatment plant review and discussed a donation for traffic light battery backup. No final votes were recorded; all items are recommendations to the City Council.

• Recommended $127,200 MSA construction services contract for trail expansion
• Recommended $9,700 Strand & Associates WWTP partial plant review contract
• Discussed donation from TSI Power for Highway 45/64 traffic light battery backup
• Referred four-way stop signs at Edison/Dorr and Fifth Avenue for consideration

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)

The Committee of the Whole discussed amending Ordinance 2.45 Section 43A to allow remote attendance and voting in closed sessions, with the requirement that a remote council member sign an affidavit and be alone in the room. The minutes do not record a final vote or decision on the amendment. The committee also discussed appointing special counsel to prosecute two disorderly conduct citations, but no action is recorded.

• Discussed amending Ordinance 2.45 Section 43A to permit remote voting in closed sessions (no vote recorded)
• Discussed appointing special counsel to prosecute two disorderly conduct citations (no action recorded)

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

The Police and Fire Commission met on July 22, 2024, and approved minutes from prior meetings. The commission convened into closed session to interview a candidate for a Firefighter/EMT position, then reconvened in open session. No substantive decisions were recorded in the open minutes.

• Approved minutes from April 24, 2024 and June 13, 2024 meetings
• Convened into closed session to interview Firefighter/EMT candidate

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

The provided document is a meeting agenda and a list of attachments rather than the minutes of the proceedings. It does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes for the items listed.

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Antigo Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee will discuss and act on three financial items: approving a $32,250 bid for lime hauling from Ron Zalewski Farms LLC, transferring $4,000 for landfill monitoring costs, and transferring $49,854.79 for severance payouts to Administration, Streets, and Library departments. The meeting will also include approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approve Lime Hauling Bid from Ron Zalewski Farms LLC up to $32,250
• Transfer $4,000 from Solid Waste Fund 235 to Deleglise Landfill Fund 238 for Monitoring Costs
• Transfer $49,854.79 from Severance Transfer Account to Severance Pay Accounts for Administration, Streets, and Library for Retirement Payouts

The committee reviewed a bid for lime slurry hauling and two fund transfers. One transfer covers landfill monitoring costs, and the other covers retirement payouts for city employees.

• Reviewed lime hauling bid from Ron Zalewski Farms LLC up to $32,250
• Reviewed transfer of $4,000 from Solid Waste Fund 235 to Deleglise Landfill Fund 238
• Reviewed transfer of $49,854.79 from Severance Transfer Account to Administration, Streets, and Library accounts

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

The provided document is a meeting agenda and does not contain minutes recording decisions, votes, or outcomes. No substantive actions are established in the text.

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

The Common Council appointed Thomas C. Bauknecht as Mayor and Bill Brandt as Council President. The council also adopted ordinances to increase parking fees and allow new home construction on non-conforming lots under specific criteria.

• Appointed Thomas C. Bauknecht as Mayor until April 2025 (Voice Vote)
• Elected Bill Brandt as Council President
• Adopted Ordinance No. 13668 to increase parking fees (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 13678 allowing home construction on non-conforming lots (Unanimous)
• Approved $275,000 DNR application for private lead service line replacement
• Approved $43,525 Ayres & Associates contract for watermain and manhole work
• Approved $3,750 budget transfer for weights and measures services
• Accepted $11,435 donation from Antigo First for Hanging Flower Basket Program

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Parks, Cemetery and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for July 8, 2024, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 2, 2024, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, July 1, 2024, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Hotel/Motel Tax Commission

The Hotel/Motel Tax Commission meeting scheduled for June 26, 2024, has been canceled. The meeting is rescheduled for Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 8:30 A.M.

Public Works Committee

The committee will consider several infrastructure and utility items, including the purchase of a Vactor combination sewer cleaning truck. Members will also review contracts for sidewalk easement negotiations and watermain repairs. Additionally, the agenda includes a DNR loan agreement for lead service replacement.

• Purchase of a Vactor combination sewer cleaning truck for $405,388.56
• Contract with Moss & Associates for approximately $30,000 to obtain sidewalk easements
• Ayres and Associates engineering contract for $43,525 for watermain and manhole work
• Wis DNR loan agreement of $275,000 for the Lead Service Replacement Program

The provided text is a meeting agenda and packet for the Antigo Public Works Committee, not final minutes. It lists five items for discussion and potential action, including a $405,388.56 sewer truck purchase and a $275,000 loan resolution. The document does not record the final votes or outcomes for these items.

• Agenda item: Approve May 22, 2024 minutes
• Agenda item: Purchase Vactor sewer truck for $405,388.56 (waive bidding)
• Agenda item: Retain Moss & Associates for easements (~$30,000)
• Agenda item: Approve Ayres & Associates engineering contract ($43,525)
• Agenda item: Pass resolution for $275,000 Wis DNR loan agreement

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The committee is considering updates to city ordinances, including increasing fines for certain parking violations. Members will also review proposed changes to allow new construction on nonconforming lots and discuss various permit fee waivers.

• Increase handicap parking zone fines from $30 to $100
• Proposed changes to allow new house construction on nonconforming lots
• Request for an $852.00 donation to Music in the Park for brochures
• Acceptance of a drone and supplies donation valued at approximately $2,500
• Budget transfer for Weights and Measures contract increase from $4,400 to $8,250

The committee met to review several proposals, including increasing parking violation forfeitures and updating zoning laws for nonconforming lots. Other items discussed included a drone donation, grant applications, and budget transfers. The provided text contains the agenda and supporting memos but does not record the final votes or decisions made during the meeting.

Police & Fire Commission

The commission will hold closed session interviews for Firefighter/EMT positions. They also plan to develop a list of future hires for these roles. Additionally, the commission will review questions regarding the April 24, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Interviews for Firefighter/EMT positions
• Development of a future hires list for Firefighter/EMT positions
• Review of April 24, 2024, meeting minutes

The Antigo Police and Fire Commission met on June 13, 2024, with an agenda that included reviewing questions on the April 24, 2024 minutes, convening in closed session to interview candidates for Firefighter/EMT positions, and developing a list of future hires for those positions. The provided minutes are an agenda packet and do not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes from the meeting. A memo from Clerk-Treasurer/Finance Director Kaye Matucheski notes that notes from the April 24 meeting were misplaced and asks recipients to fill in blanks so those minutes can be approved at a later meeting.

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The committee will consider a resolution declaring the city's intent to reimburse expenditures for reconstructing Edison Street from Sixth Avenue to Tenth Avenue. This action is required to use funds spent prior to loan approval through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program and Clean Water Fund Program.

• Resolution to declare intent to reimburse Edison Street reconstruction costs via water loan programs
• Reconstruction of Edison Street from Sixth Avenue to Tenth Avenue

Common Council

The council will choose a candidate for the Ward 2 Alderperson position from two presenters. Members will also vote on several infrastructure contracts, including sidewalk replacements and highway engineering agreements. The agenda also includes business license renewals and street closure requests.

• Springbrook Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail Expansion award to Musson Bros., Inc. ($869,756.33)
• Fourth Avenue construction contract with Advanced Construction Inc. ($505,870.35)
• Sidewalk Replacement Program bid from Potrykus Construction LLC at $10.20 per square foot
• Selection and swearing-in of a Ward 2 Alderperson
• Edison Street engineering amendment for storm sewer and widening ($14,495)

The Antigo Common Council approved a $869,756.33 contract for the Springbrook Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail Expansion and selected William Brandt to fill the vacant Ward 2 Alderperson seat. The council also passed several infrastructure contracts, including a $505,870.35 Fourth Avenue construction bid and a $62,189.40 sidewalk replacement program. A resolution supporting county library device purchases was tabled due to procedural concerns, and a zoning board appointment was tabled because the appointee did not meet ordinance requirements.

• Approved Springbrook Trail Expansion award to Musson Bros. for $869,756.33 (Unanimous)
• Selected William Brandt as Ward 2 Alderperson (5-3 vote)
• Approved Fourth Avenue Construction Contract with Advanced Construction Inc. for $505,870.35 (Consent Agenda)
• Approved 2024 Sidewalk Replacement Program to Potrykus Construction LLC for $62,189.40 (Consent Agenda)
• Approved Edison Street engineering amendment to Ayres & Associates for $14,495 (Consent Agenda)
• Approved WISDOT design cost share agreement for US Hwy 45 for $30,625 (Consent Agenda)
• Tabled Resolution 61-24 supporting Langlade County library device purchases (7-2 vote)
• Tabled appointment of Brian Zaverousky to Zoning Board of Appeals (7-2 vote)

Public Works Committee

The committee approved the purchase of one new International Vactor chassis from Quinlan's Equipment. Street Commissioner Kirk Packard stated the purchase is to replace a 2005 truck and is $12,000 cheaper than the State bid.

• Approved purchase of one new International Vactor from Quinlan's Equipment (Unanimous)

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee approved a resolution declaring official intent to reimburse expenditures from borrowing through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program and the Clean Water Fund Program for reconstructing Edison Street from Sixth Avenue to Tenth Avenue. The motion carried unanimously, with all six members present voting aye. The committee then adjourned at 5:47 PM. No other matters were considered.

• Approved official intent to reimburse Edison Street reconstruction expenditures from Safe Drinking Water Loan Program and Clean Water Fund Program borrowing (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 5:47 PM (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is considering the purchase of one new International Vactor from Quinlan's Equipment. Street Commissioner Kirk Packard recommends the acquisition, noting that it is budgeted for.

• Purchase of one new International Vactor from Quinlan's Equipment for $117,950

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Parks, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission will review several fee waiver requests for community events and shelter use. Members will also discuss adding signage and installing a fence at Aspen Village as part of the Hogan Street Project. Additionally, the commission is set to consider a contract award for the Springbrook bicycle and pedestrian trail expansion.

• $869,756.33 contract award for Springbrook Bicycle / Pedestrian Trail Expansion to Musson Bros., Inc.
• Shelter fee waiver requests for William's House of Hope events
• Event permit fee waiver request for Langlade County Radio Control Club
• Shelter fee waiver request for Unity in the Community event
• Discussion of signage and fencing at Aspen Village (Hogan Street Project)

The Parks, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission approved the authorization to award the Springbrook Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail Expansion project to Musson Bros., Inc. The final release of this award is contingent upon approval from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). The commission also reviewed several fee waiver requests for city shelter and event permits.

• Approved $869,756.33 contract for Springbrook Trail expansion to Musson Bros., Inc.

Board of Review

This meeting covers routine organizational business for the Antigo Board of Review. The board will elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, confirm the clerk as secretary, and verify training requirements. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate; no policy or budget items are scheduled. The body will adjourn to October 23, 2024, to complete the annual property assessment roll.

• Election of Board Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Confirmation of Clerk as Secretary
• Verification of mandatory member training requirements
• Adjournment to October 23, 2024 for assessment roll completion

The City of Antigo Board of Review met on June 4, 2024, with a posted agenda covering election of a chairperson and vice chairperson, confirmation of the clerk as secretary, confirmation of the meeting notice, and verification of mandatory training. The agenda also included adjourning to a later date when the assessment roll is complete, scheduled for October 23, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The supplied document is the meeting notice, not the minutes, so it does not record who was elected, what was confirmed, or any vote tallies.

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission meeting scheduled for June 4, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee is reviewing progress on a new ALDI food market and planning for a local business event. Both items are presented for informational purposes with no action required from the committee.

• Update on 19,631 SF ALDI Food Market at 2019 Neva Rd. (Hwy 45) with expected completion in January 2025
• Planning for Business Summit on October 10, 2024, at Northstar Lanes
• Review of April 1, 2024, meeting minutes

The Economic Development Committee received informational updates only and took no substantive action. Staff reported that ALDI's proposed 19,631-square-foot store at 2019 Neva Rd. was already approved by the City Council on February 14, 2024, and that a tentative final closing on the property was expected the week of June 3, 2024, with construction anticipated to start in late summer or early fall 2024 and completion in January 2025. Staff also reported that a Business Summit is scheduled for October 10, 2024, at Northstar Lanes. The minutes as provided do not record whether the April 1, 2024, minutes were approved, nor any votes or motions.

• No action taken on ALDI update — presented for information only
• No action taken on Business Summit update — presented for information only
• No vote or motion recorded in the provided minutes

Public Works Committee

The committee is considering several infrastructure contracts, including sidewalk replacements and street projects. Members will also discuss downtown parking and a request for new stop signs on Elm Street.

• Bid from Potrykus Construction for 2024 Sidewalk Replacement Program totaling $62,189.40
• $14,495 change order for Ayres Associates regarding Edison Street storm sewer and middle school drop-off design
• Awarding the Fourth Avenue Project to low bidder Advance Construction
• Request by Gunnar Patz to install three stop signs on Elm Street
• Review and discussion of downtown parking

The provided document contains the meeting agenda and supporting memos for the May 22, 2024, meeting. It does not record the final decisions, vote tallies, or outcomes of the items discussed.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance application for a property at 605 S Clermont Street. The board will discuss and potentially act on the request to build a detached garage.

• Public hearing for variance application at 605 S Clermont Street
• Request to allow a 1,280 square foot two-car detached garage at 605 S Clermont Street (Parcel # 201-2539)
• Approval of minutes from the October 24, 2023 meeting

The provided text is a meeting agenda and packet list for the Antigo Zoning Board of Appeals on May 15, 2024. It lists a public hearing for a variance application but does not contain the minutes of the meeting itself. Therefore, no decisions, votes, or outcomes are recorded in this document.

• No decisions recorded in provided text (agenda only)

Common Council

The Common Council will review mayoral appointments to the Library Board and Police and Fire Commission. The body will also discuss hanging planters and funding with Antigo First.

• Appointment of Catherine Listle and Glenda Oginski to the Library Board
• Appointment of Andrew Hessedal to the Police and Fire Commission
• Discussion with Antigo First regarding hanging planters and funding
• Closed session to discuss union negotiations
• Closed session to discuss personnel issues

The Common Council approved the appointment of two representatives to the Library Board and reappointed one member to the Police and Fire Commission. The Council discussed issues regarding flower basket donations with Antigo First but took no action.

• Approved Catherine Listle (City Representative) and Glenda Oginski (School Representative) to the Library Board (Unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Andrew Hessedal to the Police and Fire Commission (Unanimous)
• No action taken regarding Antigo First hanging planters and donations

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee will discuss the enforcement of ordinances regarding fireworks and loud vehicles. The body will also consider a resolution to accept sludge hauling bids.

• Resolution No. 49-24: Sludge hauling bid from Michael J. Waldvogel Trucking, Inc. at $0.034 per gallon
• Resolution No. 49-24: Backup hauler bid from Kautza Septic Serive, Inc. at $0.0369
• Discussion on enforcement of ordinances for fireworks, loud vehicles, and revving motorcycles

The committee met to discuss the enforcement of ordinances regarding fireworks and loud vehicles. The meeting also addressed Resolution No. 49-24 concerning sludge hauling bids. No final vote tallies or outcomes for these items are recorded in the provided text.

• Discussed enforcement of ordinances for fireworks, loud vehicles, and revving motorcycles
• Reviewed sludge hauling bids from Michael J. Waldvogel Trucking, Inc. ($0.034/gallon) and Kautza Septic Service, Inc. ($0.0369/gallon)

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The meeting scheduled for May 13, 2024, was canceled because the commission already held its May meeting on May 6, 2024.

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing regarding special assessments for sidewalk and driveway improvements. The agenda includes several resolutions for city infrastructure, equipment purchases, and development agreements.

• Public hearing for sidewalk and driveway approach special assessments
• Award of $689,958 for Lakeside Park, Little League Trailhead, and Peaceful Valley Festival Grounds projects
• Purchase of ultraviolet disinfection system supplies for $4,275
• Acceptance of $5,063 donation for electric vehicle fire kits
• Development agreement with Waldner & Sons Construction, Inc. for Charlotte Street parcel

The Antigo Common Council unanimously approved a $689,958 contract with Krueger & Stienfest for three 2024 park projects, including Lakeside Park and the Little League Trailhead. The Council also adopted resolutions authorizing special assessments for sidewalk and driveway improvements on multiple streets and approved a development agreement for senior housing on Charlotte Street. Several library-related motions passed, including creating a City/County task force and recommending the Library Board delay policy changes.

• Approved $689,958 bid to Krueger & Stienfest for 2024 park projects (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 44-24 authorizing sidewalk/driveway special assessments (Consent Agenda)
• Approved Development Agreement with Waldner & Sons for Charlotte Street senior housing (Consent Agenda)
• Created City/County Library Task Force to review library issues (Unanimous)
• Recommended Library Board delay bylaw/policy changes until task force acts (7-0)
• Recommended Library Board hire interim director and withdraw current appointee (7-1)
• Approved sludge hauling bid from Michael J. Waldvogel Trucking at $0.034/gallon (Unanimous)
• Approved $4,275 purchase of UV disinfection supplies for WWTP (Consent Agenda)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss and potentially act on changes to the Council rules for the 2024-2025 term. Minutes from the April 30, 2024, meeting will be held until the next meeting.

• Consideration of changes to Council Rules for 2024-2025 Term

The Antigo Committee of the Whole met on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 5:15 PM at City Hall, 700 Edison Street. The minutes show approval of the April 30, 2024 minutes was held until the next meeting because they were not yet complete. The only listed agenda item was consideration of changes to Council Rules for the 2024-2025 term; the minutes as provided do not record any decision, vote, or outcome on that item. The remainder of the document is the text of the Council's Governing Rules of Procedure, not a record of actions taken at this meeting.

• Minutes from the April 30, 2024 meeting held until next meeting (not yet complete)
• No decision or vote recorded on consideration of changes to Council Rules for 2024-2025 term

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for trailer storage. The body will also review a proposal for a Northwoods-themed mural at Schroeder's Gift Barn.

• Public hearing for conditional use permit for trailer storage at 133 Superior Street
• Proposed $513.75 reimbursement for materials for the Schroeder's Gift Barn mural at 734 Superior St. S.

The provided document contains the meeting agenda and supporting materials for a conditional use permit and a mural project proposal. However, the record does not include the minutes of the proceedings or any recorded votes and outcomes.

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The commission is discussing a project award for Lakeside Park, Al Remington Little League Trailhead, and Peaceful Valley Festival Grounds. Staff recommends a specific bidder with scope changes and a reallocation of funds to ensure project completion in 2024. The body will also consider requests for signage in city parks.

• Proposed contract award to Krueger and Stienfest, Inc. for $689,958
• Lakeside Park Development, Al Remington Little League Trailhead, and Peaceful Valley Festival Grounds Canopy projects
• Request from Langlade County Health Department to place mental health resource signs in parks
• Proposal for Mosquito Squad to treat Saratoga Park for free in exchange for placing signs

The provided document contains the meeting agenda and staff recommendations, but does not record the final decisions or vote tallies for the items discussed.

Public Art Committee

The committee is reviewing a proposal for a Northwoods-themed mural on the north side of Schroeder's Gift Barn at 734 Superior St. S. Staff recommends the committee suggest that the Council approve a reimbursement for material costs.

• Proposed reimbursement of $513.75 (75% of $685.00 material costs) from grant funds
• Mural project at 734 Superior St. S. collaborating with Antigo Visual Arts and Antigo High School Art Club

The Public Arts Committee reviewed a proposal for a Northwoods-themed mural on Schroeder’s Gift Barn at 734 Superior St. S. Staff recommended that the Committee advise the City Council to approve a reimbursement of $513.75 from grant funds to cover 75% of material costs. The minutes do not record a final vote or approval by the Committee, only the staff recommendation for Council action.

• Staff recommended Council approve $513.75 reimbursement for mural materials
• Proposal submitted by Antigo Visual Arts and Antigo High School Art Club
• Mural location identified as north side of Schroeder’s Gift Barn, 734 Superior St. S.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for May 6, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a general discussion regarding the status of the Antigo Public Library. Topics include board appointments, budget and spending reviews, and the potential creation of a joint city-county task force. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the Library Director, board members, and the joint library agreement between the City of Antigo and Langlade County.

• Discussion on book review processes and challenges
• Review of library budget and spending for the last three years
• Proposal to create a task force of three City Council and three County Board members
• Discussion on public comments regarding defunding the library
• Closed session regarding the Joint Library Agreement between the City of Antigo and Langlade County

The Antigo City Council, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, held a public comment period and general discussion regarding the Antigo Public Library. Topics included library board appointments, book review policies, budget reviews, and a proposed task force. The council also convened a closed session to discuss the Library Director, library board communications, and the joint library agreement with Langlade County. No final votes or decisions were recorded in these minutes.

• Held public comment on Antigo Public Library
• Discussed library board appointments and review procedures
• Discussed book review process and defunding comments
• Discussed creating a library task force
• Convened closed session on library director and board issues
• Convened closed session on joint library agreement status

Police & Fire Commission

The Commission will meet to conduct an interview for a Firefighter/EMT position in a closed session. The body will also discuss developing a list of future hires for the same role.

• Interview for a Firefighter/EMT position
• Development of a future hire list for Firefighter/EMT position
• Review of minutes from February 1 and April 1, 2024 meetings

The Antigo Police and Fire Commission approved minutes from previous meetings and advanced two candidates in hiring processes. Payton Resulta was moved forward for a Firefighter/EMT position, and Orlin Folt was moved forward for a Police Patrol Officer position. Both actions were carried unanimously after closed-session interviews.

• Approved February 1, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)
• Advanced Payton Resulta in Firefighter/EMT hiring process (Unanimous)
• Advanced Orlin Folt in Police Patrol Officer hiring process (Unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:34 PM (Unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The committee will consider approving a purchase of ultraviolet disinfection system supplies for the wastewater treatment plant. Members will also review bids for the hauling of biosolids from the wastewater treatment plant.

• Purchase of UV disinfection supplies from Xylem Inc. for $4,275.00
• Awarding of biosolids hauling bid to Michael J. Waldvogel Trucking LLC at $0.034 per gallon
• Potential use of Kautza Septic Service LLC as an emergency backup hauler
• Review of Streets and Utilities Condition Ratings
• Discussion on the future of the Demolition Landfill

The provided document is a meeting agenda and supporting memos; it does not contain the final minutes or record of votes. The committee was asked to consider a $4,275 purchase for UV disinfection supplies and a biosolids hauling contract.

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee will discuss budget processes, personnel changes, and ordinance amendments. The body is also reviewing several fee waiver requests and a loan write-off.

• Proposal to increase all parking fines from $3.00 to $25.00
• Acceptance of $5,063 donation from Wisconsin Chevy Dealers for vehicle fire kits
• Write off of $8,346 block grant loan for 310 Field St
• Creation of a Human Resources Manager department manager position
• Fee waiver requests from William's House of Hope and Antigo Optimist Club

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee packet for April 17, 2024 lists ten agenda items for discussion and possible action, including event fee waivers, a donation acceptance, a loan write-off, a parking fine increase, civil rights policies, a tobacco/vaping ordinance amendment, the 2025 budget process, a human resources manager position, and a comprehensive plan housing review. The minutes as provided do not record any motions, votes, or outcomes for these items. The document also includes a closed session notice to discuss employee salaries and the Antigo Firefighters Union, Local 1000 contract, but no results of that session are recorded.

Common Council

The Common Council is meeting to swear in re-elected alderpersons and elect a Council President. The body will also designate the city's official newspaper and public depositories for the 2024-2025 term.

• Oaths of office for Alderpersons Tim Kassis, Thomas Bauknecht, Joel Wagner, and Reinhardt Balcerzak
• Resolution 42-24: Designate Antigo Daily Journal as the official newspaper
• Resolution 43-24: Designate public depositories including Associated Bank, BMO Harris Bank, and Covantage Credit Union
• Election of an Alderperson to serve on the City Plan Commission
• Proposed Council Rules and Mayor's committee appointments for 2024-2025

The Antigo Common Council held its organizational meeting, administering oaths to re-elected alderpersons and electing Thomas Bauknecht as Council President. The Council approved resolutions designating the Antigo Daily Journal as the official newspaper and authorizing specific banks as public depositories for 2024-2025. Proposed council rules for the new term were referred to a future meeting for discussion.

• Elected Thomas Bauknecht as Council President (unanimous ballot)
• Elected Scott Henricks to serve on City Plan Commission (unanimous ballot)
• Approved Resolution No. 42-24 designating Antigo Daily Journal as official newspaper (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 43-24 designating seven public depositories for 2024-2025 (voice vote)
• Referred proposed Council Rules for 2024-2025 term to May 8 meeting (voice vote)
• Approved reappointment of all Alderpersons to same committees as last year (voice vote)

Common Council

The Common Council will decide on several infrastructure contracts and fee adjustments. Key items include a major road project and changes to landfill tipping fees and city purchasing policies.

• Edison Street reconstruction contract with A-1 Excavating for $2,477,351.25
• Increase demolition landfill tipping fees from $33.50 to $58.00 per ton
• Sale of city property at 1813 Charlotte Street to Waldner and Sons Construction for $50,000
• Fire Department overhead door replacement bid from Garage Door Specialty for $38,975
• Proposed ordinance adding outdoor storage restrictions for RVs and heavy equipment

The Common Council approved a major road and utility reconstruction project on Edison Street and authorized the sale of city-owned property for duplex development. The Council also updated the city's purchasing policy and adopted new outdoor storage restrictions.

• Approved $2,477,351.25 Edison Street reconstruction contract with A-1 Excavating, LLC
• Approved sale of 1813 Charlotte Street to Waldner and Sons Construction for $50,000 for eight duplexes
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1364B adding outdoor storage restrictions for RVs and heavy equipment
• Increased demolition landfill tipping fees from $33.50 to $58.00 per ton
• Updated purchasing policy to increase bid threshold to $25,000 (or $50,000 if AB-723 is approved)
• Approved $38,975 contract with Garage Door Specialty for Fire Department overhead doors
• Denied motion to override Mayoral veto regarding remote attendance and voting (5-4)
• Postponed appointment of Toni Edge to the Joint Library Board indefinitely (6-3)

Public Art Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the Schroeder's Gift Barn Mural Project. Discussion and action may occur regarding this item during the meeting.

• Schroeder's Gift Barn Mural Project

The minutes for the April 15, 2024, Antigo Public Arts Committee meeting list one agenda item: the Schroeder's Gift Barn Mural Project. The text provided is a meeting notice and does not record any votes, approvals, or discussions that occurred during the meeting.

• Agenda item listed: Schroeder's Gift Barn Mural Project
• No recorded actions or votes in provided text

Common Council

The Common Council meeting scheduled for April 11, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. The meeting will be rescheduled.

City Plan Commission

The scheduled meeting for the City Plan Commission on April 10, 2024, has been canceled. The agenda originally included a proposal for the Schroeder's Gift Barn mural project.

Common Council

The Common Council meeting scheduled for April 10, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. The meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission is reviewing several facility improvements and service contracts. Key items include basketball court resurfacing, a new pavilion design, and a lease for a downtown vacant lot.

• Award basketball court resurfacing to American Asphalt for $53,115
• Award Lake Park Pavilion Design Phase 1 to Funktion Design Studio for $31,780
• Lease Parcel #201-0351 (Double Ds Vacant Lot) for $1 per year for downtown beautification
• Award porta toilet quote to Kautza Septic Service, Inc.
• Proposed transfer of $10,000 from Railway Park Improvements to Mendlik Basketball Courts

The provided document is a meeting agenda and supporting packet; it does not contain the minutes recording the final outcomes or votes of the meeting. The packet includes proposals for basketball court resurfacing, a pavilion design contract, and a land lease.

Public Art Committee

The committee is reviewing a proposal for a Northwoods-themed mural on the north side of Schroeder's Gift Barn at 734 Superior St. S. The project is a collaboration between Antigo Visual Arts and the Antigo High School Art Club.

• Proposed reimbursement of $513.75 for material costs (75% of $685.00) from grant funds
• Mural project located at 734 Superior St. S.
• Total project budget of $7,885.00, including $7,200.00 in donated artist time

Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers will meet to canvass votes for Alderpersons in Wards 3, 4, 6, and 8 from the April 2, 2024 Spring Election. The board will update totals and sign election canvass documentation.

• Canvassing of votes for Alderpersons for Wards 3, 4, 6, and 8
• Processing of Provisional Ballots if necessary

The provided document is a meeting notice rather than minutes. It outlines the intended agenda to canvass Alderperson votes for Wards 3, 4, 6, and 8 and sign election documentation.

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will review proposals for the development of city-owned property at 1813 Charlotte Street. The commission will also discuss a previously approved fence variance for 616 Graham Avenue following a resident's request.

• Review of proposal from Waldner & Sons Construction to buy 1813 Charlotte Street for $50,000
• Proposed construction of 8 two-family dwellings (16 units) at 1813 Charlotte Street
• Discussion of approved fence variance for 616 Graham Avenue
• Review of minutes from the February 6, 2024, meeting

The commission reviewed a proposal from Waldner & Sons Construction to develop city-owned property into 16 housing units. The meeting also included a discussion regarding a previously approved fence variance at 616 Graham Avenue. The provided records do not include final vote tallies or formal decisions for these items.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee is discussing a proposal to fund a mural at 734 Superior St. S. The body is also reviewing its own roles and responsibilities and discussing business retention and expansion programs.

• Proposed $513.75 reimbursement for materials for the Schroeder's Gift Barn mural project
• Review of Economic Development Committee roles and responsibilities
• Discussion of Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) Program
• Review of current business funding resources and programs

The committee reviewed a proposal for a Northwoods-themed mural at Schroeder's Gift Barn and a presentation on the committee's roles and responsibilities. The provided text contains the meeting agenda and supporting materials, but does not record the final decisions or vote tallies from the session.

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to conduct an interview for a Firefighter/EMT position in a closed session. The body will also develop a list of future hires for the same role.

• Interview for a Firefighter/EMT position
• Development of a future hire list for Firefighter/EMT position
• Review of February 1, 2024 meeting minutes

The Antigo Police and Fire Commission held a meeting on April 1, 2024, to review previous minutes, conduct a closed-session interview for a Firefighter/EMT position, and develop a list of future hires. The provided minutes text lists the agenda items for the meeting but does not record the specific outcomes, votes, or final decisions made.

• Reviewed minutes from the February 1, 2024 meeting (outcome not recorded)
• Convened into closed session to interview for a Firefighter/EMT position pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes (outcome not recorded)
• Developed a list of future hires for a Firefighter/EMT position (outcome not recorded)

Public Works Committee

The committee will discuss a WisDOT agreement for resurfacing US Highway 45 and review several municipal infrastructure requests. Items include water tower change orders, wastewater plant door replacements, and spring curbside clean-up fees.

• WisDOT agreement for US Highway 45 paving ($30,625 engineering cost share)
• Water Tower change orders ($22,435)
• Reese Group bid for wastewater plant door replacement ($18,026)
• 2024 Special Assessment Sidewalk Program
• 2024 Spring Curbside Clean-Up landfill hauling and tipping fees

The committee reviewed a proposed agreement with WisDOT for US Highway 45 paving and change orders for the new water tower. Proposals for spring curbside clean-up and a special assessment sidewalk program were also presented for approval.

• Proposed $30,625 agreement with WisDOT for 20% of engineering costs for US Highway 45 paving
• Proposed $22,435 in water tower change orders for foundation removal and a touchscreen replacement
• Proposed 2024 Special Assessment Sidewalk Program for approx. 6,100 sq ft of work
• Recommended GFL Environmental low bid of $80 per ton for 2024 Spring Curbside Clean-Up hauling

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee will discuss several city expenditures, including fire department equipment and garage door replacements. The body is also reviewing proposed changes to the purchasing policy, landfill fees, and outdoor storage ordinances.

• Bids for Fire Department garage doors from Garage Door Specialty of Two Rivers, WI ($15,590 for two doors; $38,975 for five doors)
• Proposed increase of demolition landfill tipping fees from $33.50 to $67
• Proposed update to purchasing policy limit from $6,000 to $25,000 or $50,000
• Proposed ordinance changes to Sec. 14-1688 regarding outdoor storage of RVs and heavy equipment
• Request by Jeff Marciniak to delay a $3,117.08 land rent payment until November 30, 2024

The committee reviewed bids for fire department garage doors and a request to increase landfill tipping fees. Discussions included a proposed update to the city's purchasing policy and a funding crisis facing the Antigo Public Library for 2025.

Committee of the Whole

The agenda consists of a closed session to discuss personnel matters, including financial, medical, or disciplinary data. No other public business items are listed.

• Closed session regarding personnel problems or disciplinary data

The provided minutes record the agenda for the meeting, including a scheduled closed session for personnel matters. No substantive decisions or actions are recorded in the document.

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss proposals to change council rules regarding member physical presence and remote attendance. The body is also deciding on the sale of a vacant lot and several municipal code amendments.

• Purchase agreement for 711 Watson Street for $7,000 with a requirement to build a dwelling within 24 months
• Resolution 22-24 to allow the City Administrator and/or Mayor to approve police candidates needing recruit academy
• Resolution 23-24 to hire Orlin Foat as a new police officer
• Conditional Use Permit application for trailer storage at 133 Superior Street
• Ordinances 1360B, 1361B, 1362B, and 1363B amending municipal codes on mobile homes, accessory structures, fences, and police department rules

The Council approved a new rule allowing members to vote remotely for a limited number of meetings per year. Several zoning ordinances were adopted, including a change allowing fences to be built up to the property line. The Council also authorized the sale of a city property and streamlined police hiring.

• Approved remote attendance and voting for up to 4 council and 4 committee meetings per year (6-3)
• Removed Mayor's authority to withhold items from the council agenda (7-2)
• Denied a conditional use permit for trailer storage at 133 Superior Street (8-1)
• Approved $7,000 sale of 711 Watson Street to Josiah Johnson (Unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance allowing fences to be built up to the property line (Unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance including mobile recreational vehicles and camping units in mobile home regulations (Unanimous)
• Authorized City Administrator or Mayor to approve police candidates needing recruit academy (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring of police officer candidate Orlin Foat (Unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for March 11, 2024, has been cancelled. This is due to the inability of the Executive Director of the Langlade County Economic Development Corporation to attend.

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission is discussing the award of a two-phase design contract for a new enclosed pavilion at Lake Park. The body is also reviewing trail lighting and the potential use of a vacant lot for parking or a park.

• Proposed $31,780 contract (Phase 1) with Funktion Design Studio for Lake Park Shelter/Pavilion design
• Discussion of Parcel # 201-0351 (Double Ds Vacant Lot) for potential parking lot or park
• Update on Springbrook Trail Lights

The Parks, Cemetery and Recreation Commission packet for its March 11, 2024 meeting includes a request to waive the city's bidding policy and award Lake Park Shelter/Pavilion design to Funktion Design Studio for $31,780 (Phase 1), using budgeted CIP funds. The request, from Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Supervisor Sarah Repp, states quotes were sought from three companies and that Phase 1 completion would allow the city to apply for grant funding; Phase 2, estimated at $22,000, would not begin until funds are available. The packet also contains an update that the 42 Springbrook Trail lights, installed in 2009/2010, are at end of life with parts no longer available, and that crews are working on a solar-light solution using existing pedestals. A discussion item covers Parcel # 201-0351 (Double Ds Vacant Lot) for potential parking lot, park or other use. The minutes text provided does not record any votes or final actions.

• Requested: waive bidding policy and award Lake Park Shelter/Pavilion design to Funktion Design Studio for $31,780 (Phase 1) using budgeted CIP funds — no vote recorded in the provided minutes
• Update only: 42 Springbrook Trail lights (4th Avenue Dam to 2nd Avenue) at end of life; crews exploring solar lights on existing pedestals — no action recorded
• Discussion only: Parcel # 201-0351 (Double Ds Vacant Lot) for potential parking lot, park or other use — no action recorded

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission meeting scheduled for March 5, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for March 4, 2024, has been rescheduled for March 11, 2024, due to a calendar conflict.

Public Works Committee

The committee will discuss installing NoTraffic Cameras and an ATC Flex Controller at the Superior Street and South 64 intersections to optimize traffic flow. Other business includes a snow removal assessment dispute and an update on drinking well repairs.

• Proposed $50,000 installation of NoTraffic Cameras and ATC Flex Controller at Superior Street and South 64
• Dispute of $150.00 snow removal special assessment for 1636 Neva Road
• Update on Drinking Well 18 repairs including pump rebuild ($2,451) and column pipe replacement ($1,989)
• Review of Section 5 (Transportation) of the 2018 Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion regarding downtown banners and decorations

The committee reviewed the completed repairs of Drinking Well 18 and a request to install a $50,000 camera system at the Superior Street and South 64 intersections. The meeting also included a dispute over a $150 snow removal special assessment and a review of downtown banner and decoration budgets.

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee is reviewing requests to streamline police recruit hiring and purchase two 2025 Ford Explorer squad cars. The body is also discussing increasing demo landfill tipping fees and amending ordinances regarding mobile homes, fences, and accessory structures.

• Proposed increase of Demo Landfill tipping fees from $33.50 to $67 per ton
• Purchase of a radar speed board from Radar Sign LLC for $1,475.00
• Proposal to settle a $12,000 block grant loan for 1222 Tenth Avenue for $5,000
• Purchase of two 2025 Ford Explorer squad cars using Capital Equipment/Improvement Plan Funds
• Proposed amendments to ordinances for Mobile Homes (Section 14-42), Accessory Structures (14-746), and Fences (14-748)

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee packet for February 21, 2024 contains staff requests and proposed ordinance amendments for police hiring and academy sponsorship, 2025 squad car purchases, a $1,475 radar speed sign, a demo landfill tipping fee increase from $33.50 to $67, a $5,000 settlement offer on a $12,000 block grant loan, and amendments to mobile home, accessory structure, and fence ordinances. The minutes text provided does not record any votes, approvals, denials, or tabling of these items; it lists the agenda and supporting documents only. No substantive decisions are recorded in the supplied text.

Common Council

The Common Council is reviewing several park equipment purchases and a proposed 19,631 square foot ALDI food market at 2019 Neva Rd. The body is also considering updates to the Fire Department Cadet Program and police academy overtime pay rules.

• Proposed 19,631 square foot ALDI food market at 2019 Neva Rd
• Estimated $33,000 for Council Chambers sound system updates
• Playground surfacing and installation from Lee Recreation not to exceed $31,500
• Skate park equipment from Sourcewell for $20,994
• Boat landing installation by Krueger & Steinfest for $19,750

The Council approved the construction of a 19,631 square foot ALDI store at 2019 Neva Road. Several infrastructure and park improvements were approved, including skate park equipment and a boat landing. The Council also authorized the waiver of permit fees for 38 recurring community events.

• Approved 19,631 sq ft ALDI Food Market at 2019 Neva Rd (8-0)
• Approved $20,994 for skate park equipment from Sourcewell (8-0)
• Approved $19,750 for boat landing installation by Krueger & Steinfest (8-0)
• Approved $10,270 for new dugouts at Fredrickson Memorial Field (8-0)
• Approved playground surfacing from Lee Recreation up to $31,500 (8-0)
• Authorized Clerk-Treasurer to waive 2024 permit fees for 38 community events (8-0)
• Approved $1,766.22 reimbursement to Jeff Marciniak for field prep (8-0)
• Tabled appointment of Chris Below to Broadband Utility Commission (5-3)

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Parks, Cemetery and Recreation Commission is considering several equipment purchases and facility improvements for local parks. Items include skate park replacements, a boat landing at Lakeside Park, and playground surfacing at Wright Place Playground. The commission will also review the 5-Year Comprehensive Outdoor Park, Recreation, Cemetery and Forestry Plan.

• Purchase of skate park equipment from Sourcewell for $20,994
• Installation of a boat landing at Lakeside Park by Krueger & Steinfest for $19,750
• Ball diamond improvements totaling $21,202.05, including $10,270 for Century Fence dugouts
• City Park East shelter improvements estimated at $10,934
• Purchase of a trailer, tables, and chairs not to exceed $10,000

The commission approved several equipment purchases and facility upgrades using CIP funds, including skate park features and playground surfacing. Bidding policies were waived for specific vendors for the boat landing, dugouts, and playground surfacing. The 5-year Comprehensive Outdoor Park, Recreation, Cemetery and Forestry Plan was also approved.

• Approved $20,994 for skate park equipment from Sourcewell
• Approved $19,750 for Lakeside Park boat landing installation by Krueger & Steinfest
• Approved $21,202.05 for ball diamond improvements, including Century Fence dugouts
• Approved $10,934 for City Park East Shelter improvements
• Approved purchase of trailer, tables, and chairs not to exceed $10,000
• Approved Wright Place Playground surfacing by Lee Recreation not to exceed $31,500
• Approved 5 Year Comprehensive Outdoor Park, Recreation, Cemetery and Forestry Plan

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will consider a proposal for a new ALDI Food Market and a conditional use permit for trailer storage. The body will also discuss the development of two city-owned properties and potential ordinance amendments.

• Proposed 19,631 sq ft ALDI Food Market at 2019 Neva Rd
• Public hearing for trailer storage conditional use permit at 133 Superior Street
• Future development discussion for city property at 1813 Charlotte Street
• Future development discussion for city property at 1936 Charlotte Street
• Proposed amendments to ordinances regarding mobile homes, accessory structures, and fences

The minutes packet for the February 6, 2024 City Plan Commission meeting contains agenda items and supporting documents but no record of decisions, votes, or outcomes. Agenda items included a proposed 19,631 sq ft ALDI Food Market at 2019 Neva Rd, a conditional use permit for trailer storage at 133 Superior Street, discussion of future development of city-owned properties at 1813 and 1936 Charlotte Street, and proposed amendments to ordinances on mobile homes, accessory structures, and fences. The document does not record what was approved, denied, or tabled.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for February 5, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Police & Fire Commission

The Commission is meeting to conduct interviews for a Firefighter/EMT position and a Police Patrol Officer position. The body will also develop lists of future hires for both roles.

• Interview for Firefighter/EMT position
• Interview for Police Patrol Officer position
• Development of future hire list for Firefighter/EMT
• Development of future hire list for Police Patrol Officer

The provided document is an agenda for the February 1, 2024, meeting. It does not record any actions taken, votes cast, or decisions made during the session.

Public Works Committee

The committee will review the completed inspection and repair of Drinking Well 18 and discuss reducing ATV, UTV, and snowmobile speeds near healthcare facilities. Members will also review street PASER ratings, the 2018 Comprehensive Plan, and 2024 Council goals.

• Proposed speed reduction to 10 or 15 mph for ATV/UTV/Snowmobiles by the hospital, Eastview, and Elderly Living Facilities
• Drinking Well 18 repairs including pump rebuild ($2,451), column pipe replacement ($1,989), and chlorination ($2,114)
• Discussion of street PASER ratings and updated color coded street map
• Review of 2018 Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion on Council Goals for 2024

The Public Works Committee met on January 24, 2024, with an agenda covering minutes, Well 18 inspection and repair, a proposed ATV/UTV/snowmobile speed reduction near care facilities, street PASER ratings, the 2018 Comprehensive Plan, and 2024 Council goals. The provided minutes document only the agenda and a memo on Well 18; no decisions, votes, or outcomes are recorded. The Well 18 memo states that CTW Wells & Pumps pulled the pump in December 2023, completed repairs with approved CIP funds, and returned the well to service after a safe bacteriological test.

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee is reviewing a police union side letter regarding academy overtime and a request to waive bidding for council chamber electronics. The body is also discussing insurance limit increases and the restart of the Fire Department Cadet Program.

• Police Union side letter to change academy overtime pay to after 40 hours per week
• Request to waive bidding for council chamber electronics upgrades using CIP funds
• Proposed increase of city insurance limits for contractors from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
• Authorization to waive 2024 annual event permit fees for 38 specified community events
• Purchase of a snowplow undercarriage adapter from Quinlan's Equipment for $2,672.43

The committee reviewed several proposals including a police union side letter regarding academy overtime and updates to the Fire Department Cadet Program. Other items discussed included council chamber electronics upgrades and event permit fee waivers.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss the purchase of a 2009 used patch box from Stepp Manufacturing in Minnesota. The committee is also considering a request to waive standard bidding requirements because the equipment is used.

• Proposed purchase of a 2009 used patch box for $25,000
• Request to waive bidding requirements for used equipment

The committee considered a request from the Street Commissioner to purchase a used 2009 patch box for $25,000 from Stepp Manufacturing. The request included a waiver of bidding requirements because the equipment is used.

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss police staffing, budget carry-forwards, and several reimbursement and write-off requests. The body is also considering a contract for license plate reading cameras and a trail expansion resolution.

• Five-year contract with Flock Safety for six license plate reading cameras at $2,500 per camera
• Purchase of a used patch box from Stepp Manufacturing for $25,000
• Reimbursement of $1,766.22 to Jeff Marciniak for field preparation costs
• Write-off of accounts receivable balances for Johnnie Petronella Jr ($485.98), Jacob Walton ($2,837.61), and Jonathan Zaverousy ($795.93)
• Letter of support for Langlade County Pickleball Club non-state grant application

The Council authorized the use of city land for a multi-use trail expansion and approved a five-year contract for license plate reading cameras. Other actions included hiring a police candidate for sponsorship through a recruit academy and approving 2023 budget carry-forwards.

• Approved five-year contract with Flock Safety for six license plate reading cameras at $2,500 per camera
• Authorized hiring of Wyatt Schielke with city sponsorship for the police recruit academy
• Approved $1,766.22 reimbursement to Jeff Marciniak for field preparation costs (referred for correction)
• Approved writing off accounts receivable balances for Johnnie Petronella Jr ($485.98), Jacob Walton ($2,837.61), and Jonathan Zaverousky ($795.93)
• Approved letter of support for Langlade County Pickleball Club grant application
• Approved 2023 budget carry-forwards: $490,188 (General Fund) and $3,090,609 (Capital Equipment/Improvement Fund)
• Authorized use of 40-foot wide city-owned land for a multi-use trail expansion
• Approved $25,000 purchase of a used patch box from Stepp Manufacturing (bidding waived)

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission is reviewing the 2024-2029 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. The body is also considering support for a community recreation facility and a trail expansion grant.

• Letter of support for a Pickleball and Community Recreation Facility
• TAP Grant resolution to extend the trail system from North Avenue/Charlotte Street and Remington Detention Pond
• Authorization of 40-feet of City owned land along the westerly Hogan Street right of way for a multi-use trail
• Review of the 2024-2029 Park, Recreation, Cemetery and Forestry Plan
• Public feedback survey for the 5 Year Park Plan

The commission reviewed a draft of the 2024-2029 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and a public feedback survey. The meeting materials included a letter of support for a community recreation facility and a resolution for a TAP Grant trail project.

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will discuss a request from the Antigo Area Recreation Foundation to use city-owned land in Saratoga Park for a multi-use recreational facility. The project is intended for pickleball and baseball groups and requires commission approval to apply for a Non-State Grant through the Wisconsin Department of Administration.

• Request for use of Saratoga Park property for a multi-use recreational facility
• Review of Michael Schilcher's conditional use requirements for trailer parking at 133 Superior Street
• Discussion of Non-State Grant funding providing 50% project funding

The Antigo City Plan Commission met on January 2, 2024, to discuss the agenda items including the November 7, 2023 minutes, a referral regarding trailer parking conditions at 133 Superior Street, and a request from the Antigo Area Recreation Foundation to use City-owned property in Saratoga Park for a multi-use recreational facility grant application. The provided source document contains the agenda and a memo regarding the recreation foundation request, but does not record the actual votes, final decisions, or outcomes of these items.

• Agenda item considered regarding trailer parking conditions at 133 Superior Street
• Agenda item considered regarding Antigo Area Recreation Foundation request for Saratoga Park property use

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for January 1, 2024, was cancelled due to the holiday.