Antigo public meetings in 2025

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee will consider approving minutes from three recent meetings. It will vote on a change to the community participation policy, increasing allowed hours to 12 per year. The committee will decide whether to carry forward budget items from 2025 to 2026 and approve budget transfers and adjustments for 2025. It will also consider switching credit card processing and electronic bill capabilities from Payment Services Network to Bill Pay Xpress (Springbrook product).

• Approve minutes from the November 12, November 19 and December 10, 2025 meetings
• Approve community participation policy change to 12 hours per year, added to the Employee Manual
• Carry forward budget items from 2025 to 2026
• Approve 2025 budget transfers/adjustments
• Change credit card processing and electronic bill capabilities to Bill Pay Xpress (Springbrook product)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request for a property at 414 E. Ninth Avenue. The request seeks to allow an accessory building to be taller than the primary structure to accommodate camper storage.

• Public hearing for variance application at 414 E. Ninth Avenue
• Request for 1,200 square foot accessory building with 12’ sidewalls and 10’ garage doors

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. It then approved a variance to allow a 1,200‑sq‑ft accessory garage taller than the primary structure at 414 E. Ninth Avenue. The board adjourned the session at 5:34 p.m.

• Approved minutes from August 5, 2025 meeting
• Approved variance for 1,200‑sq‑ft accessory garage at 414 E. Ninth Ave (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:34 p.m. (4‑0)

General

The Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee will discuss three items. First, they may accept an offer to purchase a city‑owned vacant lot at 523/527 Edison Street for $5,000. Second, they will consider funding a grant writer for the Weather Warning Siren Project. Third, they will discuss reestablishing a lead administrative assistant position in the Clerk‑Treasurer’s Office.

• Accept offer to purchase vacant 7,744‑sq‑ft lot at 523/527 Edison Street for $5,000
• Fund a grant writer for the Weather Warning Siren Project
• Reestablish a Lead Administrative Assistant position in the Clerk‑Treasurer’s Office

The committee voted to reject the $5,000 offer to purchase a vacant 7,744‑sq‑ft lot on Edison Street. It approved reestablishing a Lead Administrative Assistant in the Clerk‑Treasurer’s Office with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The request for funding a grant writer for the Weather Warning Siren project was discussed but no vote or decision was recorded.

• Rejected $5,000 offer to purchase vacant 7,744‑sq‑ft lot on Edison Street (Result: N)
• Approved reestablishing Lead Administrative Assistant in Clerk‑Treasurer’s Office (6‑0)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing to discuss rescinding the current Floodplain Ordinance and adopting a new one to meet state law. The body will also consider several service contracts, business licenses, and the sale of a city-owned lot.

• Public hearing and proposed ordinances to update the City of Antigo Floodplain Zoning Ordinance
• Offer to purchase of $5,000 for city-owned lot at 523/527 Edison Street
• Engineering services contracts for Tenth Avenue Utility and CDBG for 4-500 block of Hudson Street & Pearl Avenue
• Bids for a 3-year tree service contract and storm clean-up tree services
• Liquor license for McKenzie Palace Theatre at 823/825 Avenue

The Antigo Common Council approved several items, including a $5,000 purchase of the city-owned lot at 5231527 Edison Street contingent on construction within 18 months. Other approvals covered a sewer credit, utility engineering contracts, a park concession fee for the Antigo Dugout Club, a lead office assistant appointment, and funding for a grant writer for the weather warning siren project.

• Approved minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting (contingent upon completion)
• Approved one‑time sewer credit of $24.42 for 230 Deresch Street
• Approved engineering services contract for Tenth Avenue utilities up to $30,000
• Approved engineering services contract for Hudson Street & Pearl Avenue block for $195,706
• Approved $265 fee assessment for Antigo Dugout Club use of Lake Park Concession
• Approved purchase of city lot at 5231527 Edison Street for $5,000 with 18‑month construction contingency
• Approved appointment of Jamie Smith as Lead Office Assistant with $1.00 per hour additional pay
• Approved use of Public Improvement Funds up to $1,500 for a grant writer for the weather warning siren project

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission will consider approving bids for storm-damaged tree removal and a three-year contract for tree services. The body will also discuss seasonal concession fees for Antigo Dugout Club.

• Approving Most Advantageous Bid for Storm Damaged Trees
• Approving Most Advantageous Bid for a Three-Year Contract for Tree Removals, Prunings, and Assessments
• Approving Seasonal Lake Park Concession Fee for Antigo Dugout Club

The commission approved the single bid of $48,768.75 from Draeger Tree Service to remove, prune and assess storm‑damaged trees. It also approved a three‑year tree‑service contract starting February 13, 2026. The Antigo Dugout Club’s seasonal concession fee of $265 for Lake Park was approved. Minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting were accepted.

• Approved minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting
• Approved Draeger Tree Service bid of $48,768.75 for storm‑damaged tree work
• Approved three‑year tree‑service contract (Feb 13, 2026 – Jan 1, 2029)
• Approved seasonal Lake Park concession fee of $265 for Antigo Dugout Club

Police & Fire Commission

The Antigo Police & Fire Commission will meet on December 8, 2025 at City Hall. The commission will approve the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. It will hold a closed session to interview a police officer candidate and discuss employment matters. The commission will also discuss the possible removal of an absent member and the retirement of Police Chief Duley in 2026 along with a succession plan.

• Approve minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting
• Closed session to interview a police officer candidate
• Discuss removal of a commission member absent for several meetings
• Discuss retirement of Police Chief Duley in 2026 and succession plan

The Police & Fire Commission approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. Commissioners agreed to respect Chief Duley's retirement plan and will meet with Sergeant Joe Husnick in January to discuss succession. The next commission meeting was set for January 5, 2026 at 5 pm.

• Approved minutes from November 3, 2025 meeting
• Planned meeting with Sergeant Husnick in January to discuss succession
• Scheduled next commission meeting for January 5, 2026 at 5 pm

Public Works Committee

The Antigo Public Works Committee will discuss several agenda items, including engineering services for Tenth Avenue utilities, purchases of used equipment for the street department, a paper bag purchase for brush/mulch pickup, an ordinance to convert Fulton Street to two-way traffic, engineering services for a Community Development Block Grant project on Hudson Street and Pearl Avenue, and updates and a request for proposals for the wastewater treatment plant.

• Update Ordinance Sec. 38-231 to change Fulton Street from one-way to two-way
• Purchase of used paver for street department from Langlade County
• Purchase of used brine tank for street department from Langlade County
• Engineering services for Tenth Avenue utilities
• Request for proposals for full facility review of wastewater treatment plant

The committee approved the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting. It voted 5‑0 to approve engineering services to extend a 60‑inch storm sewer from Gowan Road to Deleglise Street on Tenth Avenue. It also approved a $10,000 purchase of 18,000 paper bags for brush and mulch pickup, with a 5‑0 vote. No other items were formally decided.

• Approved minutes from the Oct 22, 2025 meeting
• Approved engineering services for Tenth Avenue utilities extension (5 to 0)
• Approved purchase of 18,000 paper bags for brush/mulch pickup ($10,000) (5 to 0)

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will consider approving a Class B beer, malt beverage, and intoxicating liquor license for Mickey Jo LLC DBA McKenzie Palace Theatre located at 823 Fifth Avenue. The location has not previously held such a license, so commission approval is required. The meeting will also approve minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting and address any other matters authorized by law.

• Approve minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting
• Approve Class B liquor license for McKenzie Palace Theatre, 823 Fifth Avenue

The commission approved the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting. It then voted 7‑0 to allow Mickey Jo LLC DBA McKenzie Palace Theatre to obtain a Class B beer and fermented malt beverage license at 823 Fifth Avenue. The meeting was adjourned with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting
• Approved Class B liquor license for Mickey Jo LLC DBA McKenzie Palace Theatre at 823 Fifth Avenue (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for December 1, 2025, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

General

The Weather Warning System AD HOC Committee will review and evaluate four siren vendors. The body will also discuss fundraising efforts, including events and grant applications.

• Evaluation of siren vendors: Sentry Signal, Acoustic Technology Incorporated (ATI), American Signal, and Whelen Engineering
• Fundraising via Christmas Parade and Chili Booth
• Fundraising via Music Event at North Star
• Proposal to hire a grant writer
• Resubmission of CoVantage Cares Grant

The Weather Warning System AD HOC Committee approved the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting. No action was taken on the November 3, 2025 minutes because they were not completed. The committee discussed siren vendor quotes but did not select a vendor. The next meeting was scheduled for January 19, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

• Approved minutes from October 2, 2025 meeting
• No action on November 3, 2025 minutes (incomplete)
• Scheduled next meeting for January 19, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee will consider using Capital Improvement Program funds to purchase a new Stryker Power Load and Power Pro 2 cot for the city's new ambulance. The committee will also discuss updates to the city employee manual, begin the search process for a new City Administrator, and review an update to the Floodplain Ordinance. Minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting will be approved pending completion.

• Use CIP funds to purchase a new Stryker Power Load and Power Pro 2 cot for the new ambulance
• Approve updates to the City Employee Manual
• Approve process, job description, emphasis areas, and salary range for City Administrator search
• Update Floodplain Ordinance

The Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting, contingent on completing pending items. No votes or formal actions were recorded on the proposed ambulance equipment purchase, employee manual updates, or the city administrator search. Those items were discussed but not decided.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (contingent upon completion) – no vote tally recorded

General

The Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee will meet on November 12, 2025 to discuss several agenda items. The agenda includes creating a limited‑term position for the Park, Recreation and Cemetery Department, adding a leadman for that department, reviewing proposed ambulance rate increases for 2026, and changing the police department union’s vision‑insurance provider while opening the plan to all employees. The committee may also consider any other matters authorized by law.

• Creation of a Limited Term (LTE) position for the Park, Recreation and Cemetery Department while employee is deployed
• Include a Leadman for the Park, Recreation and Cemetery Department
• 2026 ambulance rate increases
• Change provider for the Police Department Union's Vision Insurance and open the plan to all employees

The Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee held a special session on Nov 12, 2025. Several motions were introduced—including creating a limited‑term position for Parks, adding a leadman, increasing ambulance rates for 2026, and opening the police union vision‑insurance plan to all employees—but the minutes do not record any votes or final actions. The meeting adjourned at 5:37 p.m.

Common Council

The Antigo Common Council will approve minutes from prior meetings and recognize Officer Julie Powell for a first‑responder award. A public hearing will be held to discuss the proposed 2026 city budget. The council will vote on several consent agenda items, including a $50,000 police video upgrade and employee benefit changes, and will adopt the 2026 budget. Closed‑session meetings will address a property purchase on 737 Fifth Avenue and potential employee discipline matters.

• Police In‑Squad Video Upgrade purchase for $50,000 funded with capital improvement funds
• Cost‑of‑Living increase of 3% for non‑represented employees and 3.5% for nine clerical employees effective Jan 2026
• Apply a $10 late registration fee for City of Antigo recreation programs
• Approve health insurance plan design changes, including higher deductibles and a new stop‑loss carrier, effective Jan 1, 2026
• Increase ambulance base rates for 2026 (contingent on Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee approval)

The Common Council adopted a resolution to purchase four Motorola Solutions M500 video systems and upgrade to a cloud‑based service for a total cost of $50,000, funded by capital improvement funds. It also approved adding Department of Public Works employees to the city’s dental insurance plan with premiums unchanged for 2026, and authorized compensatory time up to 40 hours for those non‑exempt, non‑represented employees. Additionally, the council voted to write off four uncollectible accounts receivable balances.

• Approved police squad video upgrade purchase for $50,000 (Resolution No. 71-25)
• Approved addition of Public Works employees to city dental insurance (Resolution No. 72-25)
• Approved compensatory time up to 40 hours for non‑exempt Public Works staff (Resolution No. 73-25)
• Approved write‑off of four uncollectible accounts receivable (Resolution No. 70-25)
• Closed public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Parks, Cemetery and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for November 10, 2025 was canceled because no agenda items were submitted. Consequently, no decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will meet to discuss and potentially act on a liquor license request. The body will also review minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting.

• Liquor license request for Mickey Jo LLC DBA McKenzie Palace Theatre at 823 Fifth Avenue

The commission discussed a Class B liquor license for Mickey Jo LLC DBA McKenzie Palace Theatre but recorded no approval, denial, or vote. No other agenda items resulted in a decision. The meeting was adjourned at 6:19 p.m.

General

The Weather Warning System AD HOC Committee will consider approving the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting, pending completion. Representatives from American Signal and Whelen Engineering will present information on their systems. Council members will discuss outreach to residents to improve survey response rates. The committee will also discuss financing for the weather warning project.

• Approve minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting (contingent upon completion)
• American Signal presentation by Justin Raff, Regional Sales Manager
• Whelen Engineering presentation by Kelly Roney, AMSR & System Design
• Discuss council members contacting residents to improve survey return results
• Financing of the weather warning project

The Weather Warning System AD HOC Committee did not approve the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting, leaving them pending. The meeting was formally adjourned at 5:53 PM. No other formal approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded; the committee only heard vendor presentations and discussed financing and resident outreach.

• No action taken on approval of October 2, 2025 minutes (pending)
• Meeting adjourned at 5:53 PM

Police & Fire Commission

The Police & Fire Commission will convene in closed session to interview candidates for Firefighter/EMT positions and act on hiring upon reconvening in open session. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room of City Hall.

• Closed session for Firefighter/EMT position interviews
• Action on hiring following closed session discussion
• Approval of April 23, 2025 meeting minutes

The Police & Fire Commission approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. It scheduled a closed‑session interview period for firefighter/EMT positions as required by Wisconsin Statutes. The commission moved the three applicants—Brayden Asch, Braden MacDonald, and Kendrick Himmel—into the hiring process. The meeting was adjourned at 6:03 PM.

• Approved minutes from April 23, 2025 meeting
• Scheduled closed‑session interviews for firefighter/EMT positions per Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c)
• Moved Brayden Asch, Braden MacDonald, and Kendrick Himmel to hiring process
• Adjourned meeting at 6:03 PM

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, November 3, 2025, is canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
• Meeting date: Monday, November 3, 2025
• Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall

Public Works Committee

The Antigo Public Works Committee will approve the minutes from its September 24, 2025 meeting. It will consider a sewer credit request for 230 Deresch Street in the amount of $24.42. It will also decide whether to award a bid to Cummins and Pieper Power for a standby generator with a 400‑watt automatic transfer switch, using budgeted funds totaling $103,758.14 and waiving bid requirements.

• Approve minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting
• Sewer credit request for 230 Deresch Street – $24.42
• Award bid to Cummins and Pieper Power for a standby generator with a 400‑watt automatic transfer switch – $103,758.14, waiving bid requirements

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting. A request for a $24.42 sewer credit, a bid award for a standby generator, and a grease‑removal bacteria pilot were discussed, but no formal actions were recorded on those items. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes

General

The Hotel/Motel Tax Commission will meet to approve minutes from June 25, 2025, and discuss a Tourism Promotion and Destination Agreement.

• Approval of June 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Tourism Promotion and Destination Agreement

The Hotel/Motel Tax Commission approved the minutes from its June 25, 2025 meeting. No other actions or votes were recorded; discussions clarified the destination agreement dates and audit requirements, and the remaining tax fund balances were noted.

• Approved minutes from June 25, 2025

Hotel/Motel Tax Commission

The Hotel/Motel Tax Commission will approve minutes from its June 25, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss a tourism promotion and destination agreement. No other decisions are listed.

• Approve minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting
• Discuss tourism promotion and destination agreement

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee will consider several items, including adding a Criminal Investigation Bureau fee for background checks, writing off uncollectible accounts, and a $50,000 police in‑squad video upgrade funded by capital improvement funds. The meeting will also discuss a grant writer referral from the mayor. Minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting will be approved pending completion.

• Add a Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) fee to any fee that requires a background check
• Write off uncollectible accounts receivable balances
• Police in‑squad video upgrade purchase for $50,000, funded with capital improvement funds
• Grant writer discussion referred by Mayor Bauknecht

The committee approved creating a grant writer position to pursue a weather‑warning siren grant. Motions to add a $12 CIB background‑check fee, write off about $1,400 in uncollectible balances, and purchase $50,000 of police video equipment were presented, but the minutes do not record a vote or final action on them. The meeting also referred discussion of the City Administrator’s role and future grant opportunities to a later session.

• Approved grant writer position (no vote recorded)

Committee of the Whole

The Antigo Committee of the Whole will discuss the design of the city's 2026 health insurance plan, the dental insurance options for 2026, and will present and consider approval of the 2026 city budget. These items are listed for possible discussion and action during the meeting. The meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 700 Edison Street.

• 2026 Health Insurance Plan Design
• Dental Insurance for 2026
• 2026 Budget Presentation/Update and Approval

The Council approved several employee benefits, including changing the stop‑loss carrier to SummitRe effective Jan. 1 2026 and adopting Health Insurance Plan Design Alternative 1. It also approved dental insurance for non‑exempt DPW and PRC staff, a 3.5% wage increase for nine clerical employees, 40‑hour compensatory time for non‑exempt workers, and increasing new‑employee health coverage to 90% without a waiting period. Finally, the budget was moved forward to a public hearing as proposed, with the motion carried 6‑2.

• Approve changing stop‑loss carriers to SummitRe effective Jan 1 2026 – carried
• Approve Health Insurance Plan Design changes to Alternative 1 – carried (Hayes voted no)
• Approve dental insurance for non‑exempt DPW and PRC employees – Canied (as recorded)
• Approve 3.5% wage increase for nine clerical employees – carried 6‑2 (Dieck, Edwards voted no)
• Approve 40‑hour compensatory time for non‑exempt employees – carried
• Approve health insurance benefit to pay 90% without 90‑day waiting period for new hires – carried
• Approve moving the budget forward to a public hearing – carried 6‑2 (Dieck, Edwards voted no)

General

The AD HOC Weather Warning System Committee will meet to prepare fundraising letters for weather‑warning sirens. No formal action by the City Council is expected, though council members may be present. The meeting is scheduled for Oct 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the City Hall multipurpose room.

• Committee to draft fundraising letters for weather‑warning siren program

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission will review seasonal updates and a request to place mental health signs in parks. The body will also consider implementing a late registration fee for city recreation programs.

• Proposed $20.00 late registration fee for City of Antigo Recreation Programs
• Donation from Antigo Fillies for Al Remington Little League speaker system
• Request to place mental health signs in parks
• 2025 Spring, Summer, and Fall updates for parks, recreation, and cemetery

The Park, Cemetery and Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting. It heard a motion to recognize and accept a $4,000‑$6,000 speaker system donation from Antigo Fillies. A proposal to add a $10 late registration fee for recreation programs was presented. A request to install one‑year mental health signs in park kiosks was also discussed. The minutes do not record the final votes on these motions.

• Approve minutes from April 14, 2025 (outcome not recorded)
• Approve recognizing and accepting Antigo Fillies speaker system donation (outcome not recorded)
• Apply $10 late registration fee for recreation programs (outcome not recorded)
• Place one‑year mental health signs in park kiosks (outcome not recorded)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several consent agenda items, including a software contract, a budget adjustment for attorney fees, and the creation of a street‑maintenance leadman job description. It will also set the wage and authorize early hiring for the Deputy Clerk‑Treasurer position. A key agenda item is the issuance of a Class B beer, fermented malt beverage, and related licenses to Floyds BBQ, LLC, contingent on required permits and inspections.

• Consent agenda: Springbrook Cirrus Cloud Software contract to replace current software (65-25)
• Consent agenda: 2025 budget adjustment for labor attorney fees (66-25)
• Resolution: Set wage and authorize early hiring for Deputy Clerk‑Treasurer (69-25)
• License: Class B beer and related licenses for Floyds BBQ, LLC at 2018 Neva Road
• Ordinance amendment: Appoint Clerk‑Treasurer as alternate member to Insurance Review Committee (1382B)

The Common Council approved a move to Springbrook Cirrus cloud software, funded from CIP and utility accounts. It also authorized a $75,000 transfer for labor attorney fees, filled an existing street‑maintenance leadman role, and approved a $31,800 landfill venting system. The Deputy Clerk‑Treasurer salary was set at $63,917.14 and an ordinance amendment was adopted. All items were carried by unanimous votes.

• Approved Springbrook Cirrus Cloud software upgrade ($21,300 initial, $39,976 annual) (9-0)
• Approved $75,000 transfer for 2025 labor attorney fee adjustment (9-0)
• Approved filling Street Maintenance Leadman position with existing employee (9-0)
• Approved installation of four venting wells for Landfill 1357 ($31,800) (9-0)
• Approved Deputy Clerk‑Treasurer salary $63,917.14 and $700 comp‑time payout (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 13828 amendment to add Clerk‑Treasurer to Insurance Review Committee (9-0)
• Approved payment of bills (checks 84792‑84955) (9-0)
• License application for Floyds BBQ withdrawn by applicant (no vote)

City Plan Commission

The Antigo City Plan Commission will first approve the minutes from its August 5, 2025 meeting. It will then consider and possibly approve the site plan for the Dollar General project located at 332 Superior Street. The meeting will conclude with any other matters authorized by law and adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting
• Approve the site plan for the Dollar General project at 332 Superior Street

The commission approved the site plan for the Dollar General project located at 332 Superior Street. The plan was presented by developer Nick Feira of CRI Ventures LLC, with input from Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator Elizabeth McCarthy. The commission noted the parcel is already zoned correctly and discussed storm‑water and fencing issues. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved site plan for Dollar General project at 332 Superior Street (vote not recorded)
• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (vote not recorded)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, October 6, 2025, at City Hall has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The meeting was set to take place in Council Chambers at 700 Edison Street.

• Meeting cancellation notice posted
• Meeting location: City Hall, 700 Edison Street
• Meeting date: Monday, October 6, 2025

Ad Hoc Weather Warning System Committee

The Ad Hoc Weather Warning System Committee will review a presentation from ATI Systems/Acoustic Technology. Members will also examine resident survey results and discuss financing for the project.

• ATI Systems/Acoustic Technology siren presentation by Ty Macomber
• Review of weather warning siren system city resident survey results
• Discussion of financing for the weather warning project

Public Works Committee

The Antigo Public Works Committee will consider several items, including a report on a solar project at the wastewater treatment plant. The committee will also discuss methane detection at the sanitary landfill and evaluate a request for proposals for future industrial flow studies at the treatment plant. Minutes from the August 13 and August 27, 2025 meetings will be approved.

• Approve minutes from August 13 and August 27, 2025 meetings
• Sanitary landfill methane detection (site: 1357)
• Wastewater treatment plant solar project report
• Evaluation and request for proposal for future industrial flow and loading at the wastewater plant

The committee approved the minutes from the August 13 and August 27, 2025 meetings. It also approved a $31,800 contract to install additional passive vents with solar fans at the Sanitary Landfill 1357 methane detection system. The meeting was adjourned at 5:50 PM.

• Approved minutes from August 13 and August 27, 2025 meetings
• Approved sanitary landfill methane detection system contract for $31,800
• Adjourned meeting at 5:50 PM

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the preliminary 2026 budget and discuss a 3% cost‑of‑living increase for non‑represented employees. It will consider a proposal to hire a City Administrator. The meeting will also address contributions to other organizations.

• Preliminary 2026 Budget Presentation
• Hiring of a City Administrator
• 2026 Cost of Living Increase of 3% for Non‑Represented Employees
• Contributions to Other Organizations

The Committee of the Whole voted 6‑3 to adopt a 3% cost‑of‑living increase for non‑represented employees for 2026. A proposal to fund all community organizations at the previous year’s level was defeated 4‑5. Separate motions to fund individual groups passed, allocating $10,000 to the Boys & Girls Club, $3,500 to the Humane Society, $3,000 to the Children’s Service Society, $30,000 to the Senior Center, and $25,000 to AVAIL.

• Approved 3% cost‑of‑living increase for non‑represented employees (6‑3)
• Motion to fund all organizations at previous level defeated (4‑5)
• Fund Boys & Girls Club $10,000 (7‑2)
• Fund Humane Society $3,500 (7‑2)
• Fund Children’s Service Society $3,000 (6‑3)
• Fund Senior Center $30,000 (5‑4)
• Fund AVAIL $25,000 (6‑3)

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee will discuss budget adjustments for attorney fees and the adoption of Springbrook Cirrus Cloud software. The body will also consider changes to city staffing and the appointment of an alternate member to the Insurance Review Committee.

• S&P Global Rating affirmed at AA- for the City of Antigo
• 2025 Budget Adjustment for Labor Attorney Fees
• Springbrook Cirrus Cloud Software replacement
• Creation of a Street Maintenance Leadman Position
• Amendment to Ordinance 2-35 (a)(3)(b) regarding the Insurance Review Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee considered approving the August 20 minutes, but the vote result was not recorded. No motions on the 2025 budget adjustment, software purchase, street‑leadman position, ordinance amendment, or deputy clerk‑treasurer hiring were voted on or recorded. The only explicit action was a decision to take no action on live‑streaming meetings. The meeting adjourned at 6:26 PM.

• No action taken on live streaming of meetings (motion to table)

Public Works Committee

The Antigo Public Works Committee will first approve the minutes from the August 13 and August 27, 2025 meetings. It will then consider several items related to the sanitary landfill methane detection and multiple wastewater treatment plant reports and proposals. The agenda items may be discussed or acted upon during the meeting.

• Approve minutes from August 13 and August 27, 2025 meetings
• Sanitary Landfill 1357 methane detection
• Wastewater Treatment Plant solar project report
• Future industrial flow and loading evaluation and request for proposal for the wastewater treatment plant
• Condition of wastewater treatment plant and status of RFP for full‑scope study

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the August 13 and August 27, 2025 meetings. A motion was made to approve a sanitary landfill methane detection system at a cost of $31,800, with installation planned for the year. No vote tallies were recorded for these actions. The meeting was adjourned at 5:50 PM.

• Approved minutes from August 13 and August 27, 2025 meetings (vote not recorded)
• Motion to approve sanitary landfill 1357 methane detection system for $31,800 (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:50 PM (vote not recorded)

Common Council

The Antigo Common Council will approve a consent agenda including the purchase of a property for one dollar, a contract for spreading lime, and a contract for block grant administration. The Council will also discuss a closed session regarding the purchase of public property at 737 Fifth Avenue.

• Purchase of 1035 Eighth Avenue for $1 with intent to raze the house and garage
• Contract with MSA Professional Services for Block Grant Revolving Loan Program administration
• Contract with hauler to spread lime from Water Plant's settling pond
• Amendments to construction permit fee schedule
• Closed session to discuss purchase of property at 737 Fifth Avenue

The Common Council unanimously approved buying the vacant property at 1035 Eighth Avenue for one dollar, requiring a house to be built within 24 months. An ordinance raising construction permit fees was adopted by an 8‑2 vote. Several contracts and programs were approved, including a lime‑spreading contract, a sprinkler‑credit extension, a fire department youth apprenticeship program, and a $95,000 annual contract for block‑grant administration. The city also continued its joint library agreement with Langlade County for a five‑year term.

• Approved purchase of 1035 Eighth Avenue for $1, with 24‑month construction condition (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 13818 to increase construction permit fees (8‑2)
• Approved contract with Ron Zalewski Farms LLC to spread lime ($0.04/gal, $1,300 daily fee)
• Approved one‑month sprinkler credit extension for 312 South Clermont Street
• Created up to three Fire Department Youth Apprenticeship positions using Paid on Call funds
• Approved contract with MSA Professional Services for Block Grant Program administration at $95,000 annually
• Continued Joint Library Agreement with Langlade County for a five‑year term starting Jan 1 2026 (unanimous)
• Moved to hire a structural engineer to evaluate the building at 737 Fifth Avenue

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Parks, Cemetery and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for September 8, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were presented, so no decisions or discussions will take place.

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission scheduled for September 2, 2025 was canceled because no agenda items were submitted. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Economic Development Committee

The Antigo Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for September 1, 2025 was canceled because no agenda items were submitted. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Public Works Committee

The Antigo Public Works Committee will first approve the minutes from its July 23, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss and possibly approve a one‑month sprinkler credit extension for 312 South Clermont Street, a bid for lime hauling at the water plant, a bid for overhead doors at the wastewater treatment plant on N2420 Koszarek Road, and the posting of “No Bicycles on Sidewalk” signs as outlined in Ordinance 38‑306(h). Any other matters authorized by law may also be considered before adjournment.

• One‑month sprinkler credit extension request for 312 South Clermont Street (lawn repair due to storm damage)
• Approve bid deemed most advantageous for water plant lime hauling
• Approve bid deemed most advantageous for overhead doors at the wastewater treatment plant at N2420 Koszarek Road
• Approve posting of “No Bicycles on Sidewalk” signs on streets listed in Ordinance 38‑306(h)

The committee approved three contracts: a water‑plant lime hauling agreement with Ron Zalweski Farms LLC at $.04 per gallon plus a $1,300 daily fee; an overhead‑door replacement at the wastewater treatment plant awarded to SPine for $15,727.00; and the posting of "No Bicycles on Sidewalks" signs as required by Ordinance 38‑306(h). All three motions passed unanimously. A study on a possible bike lane on Fifth Avenue was referred to the next meeting for discussion.

• Approved water‑plant lime hauling contract with Ron Zalweski Farms LLC ($0.04/gal, $1,300 daily fee) – unanimous
• Approved overhead‑door replacement at 2420 Koszarek Road to SPine for $15,727.00 – unanimous
• Approved posting of "No Bicycles on Sidewalks" signs per Ordinance 38‑306(h) – unanimous
• Referred bike‑lane feasibility study on Fifth Avenue to next meeting – discussion only
• Approved minutes from July 23 2025 meeting (outcome not recorded in minutes)

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee will consider several items, including hiring an information technology technician, a library service agreement with Langlade County, and appointing MSA Professional Services to manage the Block Grant Revolving Loan Program. The committee will also discuss creating youth apprenticeship positions, amending construction permit fees, and approving the purchase of 1035 Eighth Avenue for $1 to raze the house and garage and later sell the vacant lot.

• Hiring Process for Information Technology Technician Position
• Agreement with Langlade County to continue a joint library serving Antigo and the county
• Appointment of MSA Professional Services to administer the Block Grant Revolving Loan Program
• Create Youth Apprenticeship Positions utilizing paid‑on‑call funds
• Approve purchase of 1035 Eighth Avenue for $1 to raze house and garage and later advertise the vacant lot for sale

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee met on August 20, 2025 and discussed a hiring process for an Information Technology Technician, a joint library agreement with Langlade County, continuation of the Block Grant Revolving Loan administration by MSA Professional Services, creation of youth apprenticeship positions using Paid on Call funds, amendments to construction permit fees, and the purchase of 1035 Eighth Avenue for one dollar with plans to raze the structures. The minutes do not record the results of any votes on these items.

Public Works Committee

The Antigo Public Works Committee will consider two items. First, it may approve the purchase of a Moyno pump from Crane Engineering and waive the normal competitive bidding process. Second, it may approve a request for proposals to conduct a full‑scope study of the wastewater treatment plant at N2420 Koszarek Road.

• Approve purchase of Moyno pump from Crane Engineering and waive bidding
• Approve request for proposals for full‑scope study of wastewater treatment plant at N2420 Koszarek Road

The Public Works Committee presented a motion to purchase a Moyno pump from Crane Engineering for $34,478 and to waive the bidding process using capital improvement funds. A second motion to approve a request for proposal for a full‑scope study of the wastewater treatment plant at N2420 Koszarek Road was also introduced. The minutes do not record any vote tallies or final approvals for either motion.

• Motion to approve purchase of Moyno pump for $34,478, outcome not recorded
• Motion to waive bidding process for pump purchase, outcome not recorded
• Motion to approve request for proposal for full‑scope wastewater plant study, outcome not recorded

Common Council

The Antigo Common Council will consider several consent agenda items, including a $49,500 contract with Energenecs to replace the water plant lime silo dust collectors and a $1,500 budget increase for the July 4, 2026 fireworks display. Additional items include a $21,320.16 budget transfer for street department severance payouts and approvals for upcoming public works projects. The meeting also includes routine reports, citizen comment periods, and payment of various bills.

• Approve $49,500 bid to Energenecs for water plant lime silo dust collector replacement (Resolution 54-25)
• Increase fireworks budget by $1,500 for July 4, 2026 display using hotel/motel tax funds (Resolution 53-25)
• Transfer $21,320.16 from Severance Reserve to Street Department for retirement severance payout (Resolution 55-25)
• Approve request for proposal for wastewater treatment plant study (Resolution 57-25)
• Approve purchase of Moyno pump from Crane Engineering, waiving bidding (Resolution 58-25)

The Common Council approved several items: a $16,500 contract for the 2026 Fourth of July fireworks, acceptance of a $49,500 bid to replace water‑plant lime‑silo dust collectors, a $21,320.16 budget transfer for a street‑department severance payout, authorization for the mayor to sign the Environmental Improvement Fund certification for the water‑tower/SCADA project, approval of a request for proposals for a full‑scope study of the wastewater treatment plant, and approval of a $34,478 purchase of a Moyno pump for the plant. All actions were carried as recorded.

• Approved $16,500 fireworks contract with My Uncle's Fireworks (Resolution 53-25)
• Accepted $49,500 bid from Energenecs for water‑plant dust collector replacement (Resolution 54-25)
• Authorized $21,320.16 budget transfer from Severance Reserve to Street Department (Resolution 55-25)
• Authorized Mayor Bauknecht to sign Environmental Improvement Fund certification for Water Tower/SCADA project (Resolution 56-25)
• Approved request for proposals for full‑scope wastewater treatment plant study (Resolution 57-25)
• Accepted $34,478 bid from Crane Engineering for Moyno pump, waiving bidding (Resolution 58-25)

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Parks, Cemetery and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for August 11, 2025 was canceled because no agenda items were submitted. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Ad Hoc Weather Warning System Committee

The Ad Hoc Weather Warning System Committee will review a proposed community survey to gauge resident support for installing five weather‑warning sirens. It will also consider how to fund the siren system, including potential business or foundation contributions and a three‑year request period. The committee will discuss media channels for both the survey and future system announcements. No final decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Draft wording and distribution plan for a resident survey on weather‑warning siren need
• Identify media (e.g., Antigo Daily Journal, Antigo Times, TV newscasts, Facebook) for survey outreach and response
• Discuss financing sources, amount to request, and a three‑year funding timeline for a five‑siren system
• Plan media coverage of the weather warning project
• Address any additional issues raised during the meeting

The committee approved the July 2, 2025 meeting minutes, pending chairperson approval. Members discussed the format, distribution locations, and timeline for a community survey on siren support. They also reviewed potential private and foundation funding sources and considered inviting a siren vendor to the next meeting. No formal actions or votes were recorded beyond the procedural minutes approval.

• Approved July 2, 2025 meeting minutes, pending chairperson approval

City Plan Commission

The Antigo City Plan Commission will first approve the minutes from its July 1, 2025 meeting. It will then consider approving the purchase of 1035 Eighth Avenue for one dollar, with the stated purpose of razing the existing house and garage and advertising the vacant lot for sale after demolition. The agenda also allows for any other matters authorized by law to be considered.

• Approve minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting
• Approve purchase of 1035 Eighth Avenue for One Dollar with intent to raze house and garage and advertise vacant lot for sale after demolition
• Consider any other matters authorized by law

The commission approved the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting. They discussed a motion to purchase 1035 Eighth Avenue for one dollar with the intent to raze the house and garage, but the minutes do not record a final vote outcome. The meeting was adjourned at 6:19 PM after a motion to adjourn was carried.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (vote not specified)
• Considered purchase of 1035 Eighth Avenue for $1; outcome not recorded
• Adjourned meeting at 6:19 PM (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will first consider approval of the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then hold a public hearing on a variance application to place a color‑matched baker barn on the back of the lot at 228 Mary Street (Parcel #201‑1356). No other matters are listed.

• Approve minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting
• Public hearing for variance application at 228 Mary Street to place a baker barn
• Variance application request to place a color‑matched baker barn on the back of the lot (Parcel #201‑1356)

The board moved to approve the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes. A public hearing was held for a variance request to place a baker barn at 228 Mary Street, and a motion to approve that variance was made. The board also moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:36 PM. The minutes do not record vote tallies or final outcomes for these motions.

• Motion to approve May 21, 2025 minutes (outcome not recorded)
• Public hearing held for variance at 228 Mary Street; no public comments
• Motion to approve variance for baker barn at 228 Mary Street (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to adjourn meeting at 5:36 PM (outcome not recorded)

Economic Development Committee

The Antigo Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for August 4, 2025 was canceled because no agenda items were submitted. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Common Council

The Common Council will hear presentations from candidates for the Ward 8 alderperson position, then vote to select and swear in the chosen candidate. After the open session, the council will enter a closed session to discuss employment, promotion, compensation, or performance‑evaluation data for a public employee, including the city administrator. The council will reconvene to act on any matters arising from the closed session before adjourning.

• Presentations from candidates for Ward 8 alderperson (candidates to be announced)
• Selection of a candidate for Ward 8 and swearing‑in of the chosen candidate
• Closed session to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance‑evaluation data for a public employee, including discussion of the city administrator

The Common Council voted 7‑3 to appoint Kevin Smith as the Ward 8 Alderperson. The council also voted 7‑3 to enter a closed session to discuss employment matters for the City Administrator. After discussion, a motion to reconvene in open session was carried. The meeting was adjourned by a carried motion.

• Appointed Kevin Smith as Ward 8 Alderperson (7‑3)
• Entered closed session to consider City Administrator employment matters (7‑3)
• Reopened session after closed discussion (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will first approve the minutes from its June 25, 2025 meeting. It will then consider a $59,800 bid from Energenecs to replace dust collectors on the water‑plant lime silos and a request to waive the normal bidding process. Additional items include starting a request for proposals for a wastewater‑treatment plant study, reviewing traffic‑counter results, and discussing proposals to name streets after D. Wayne Lukas and former Mayor Michael Monson.

• Approve minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting
• Consider Energenecs bid of $59,800 to replace water‑plant lime silo dust collectors and waive bidding
• Start process of request for proposals for a wastewater‑treatment plant study
• Review traffic counter results
• Discuss naming a street after D. Wayne Lukas and naming a street after former Mayor Michael Monson

The Public Works Committee voted to accept Energenecs' amended bid of $48,500 to replace both dust collectors at the water‑treatment plant, using budgeted CIP funds and waiving the competitive bidding process. The motion passed unanimously. The committee also approved the June 25, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting at 5:53 PM.

• Approved $48,500 bid for dust collector replacement, waiving bidding (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:53 PM (unanimous)

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee will consider approving the Environmental Improvement Fund Project Acceptance Certification for the Water Tower/SCADA project at 520 1st Avenue. It will also vote on a $21,320.16 budget transfer from the Severance Reserve to the Street Department for a retirement payout. The committee will discuss awarding a fireworks contract for 2026, increasing the budget to $16,500. A discussion on funding for a wastewater treatment plant study is also on the agenda.

• Approve EIF Project Acceptance Certification for Water Tower/SCADA project (520 1st Avenue)
• Transfer $21,320.16 from Severance Reserve to Street Department Severance Account for retirement payout
• Approve award of fireworks contract to My Uncle's Fireworks for July 4, 2026, budget $16,500 (funded $3,500 from Celebrations and $13,000 from Economic Development)
• Discuss funding for Wastewater Treatment Plant Study (referred by Alderperson Edwards)

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee met on July 16, 2025 and approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. No other agenda items were voted on; the remaining items were listed for discussion only.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes

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

The Joint Review Board will meet to elect a chairperson and appoint a citizen member. The board will also review the annual reports for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts 4, 5, 6, and 7.

• Election of Chairperson for the Standing Joint Review Board
• Appointment of Citizen Member to the Standing Joint Review Board
• Review of Annual Report for TIF District #4
• Review of Annual Report for TIF District #5
• Review of Annual Report for TIF District #6

The Tax Increment Financing Districts Joint Review Board unanimously elected Steve Maier as chairperson. The board also unanimously appointed Chet Haatvedt as the citizen member. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Elected Steve Maier as Chairperson (5-0)
• Appointed Chet Haatvedt as Citizen Member (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Parks, Cemetery and Recreation Commission scheduled for July 14, 2025 was canceled because no agenda items were submitted. No actions or decisions were taken at this meeting.

Common Council

The Antigo Common Council will vote on several resolutions, including two authorizations to issue waterworks and sewerage system revenue bonds totaling up to $782,800. The council will also consider a five‑year contract with GFL Environmental for garbage collection at city facilities and a resolution allowing routine budget adjustments up to $25,000. Additional items include a street closure for the Art on the Ave event and a resolution to form a City/County task force on non‑library issues.

• Resolution 47-25: Five‑Year Contract with GFL Environmental for garbage collection for city facilities
• Resolution 48-25: Allow Clerk‑Treasurer/Finance Director approval to make routine budget adjustments up to $25,000
• Resolution 49-25: Authorize issuance and sale of up to $524,080 waterworks and sewerage system revenue bonds, Series 2025A
• Resolution 50-25: Authorize issuance and sale of up to $258,720 waterworks and sewerage system revenue bonds, Series 2025B
• Motion: Approve street closure on Fifth Avenue from Edison Street to Clermont Street and related closures for Art on the Ave on August 9, 2025

The Common Council approved the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It adopted a five‑year garbage‑collection contract with GFL Environmental, authorized routine budget adjustments up to $25,000, and approved the issuance of $524,080 waterworks and sewerage revenue bonds. All consent‑agenda items, including the Arbor Day proclamation, were carried unanimously.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (voice vote, carried)
• Adopted five‑year GFL Environmental garbage contract at $3,854 per month (Resolution 47‑25)
• Authorized routine budget adjustments up to $25,000 (Resolution 48‑25)
• Authorized issuance and sale of $524,080 waterworks and sewerage revenue bonds (Resolution 49‑25)
• Approved Arbor Day Proclamation 2025 (consent agenda proclamation)
• All consent‑agenda resolutions carried unanimously

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for July 7, 2025, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Ad Hoc Weather Warning System Committee

The Ad Hoc Weather Warning System Committee will review past agenda items, receive an update on the siren project, discuss financing—including a proposed $142,000 cost for five siren locations—and consider a community survey on the need for sirens.

• Review of previous weather warning agendas
• Project status update
• Financing discussion, including $142,000 for five siren positions
• Community survey on the need for weather warning sirens
• Evaluation of vendor proposals and system feature requirements

The Ad Hoc Weather Warning System Committee agreed that only City residents will be surveyed about a siren system and that the survey will be open for one month. Alderman Bugni will create a list of businesses and foundations to approach for funding, while Member Hoerman will draft the survey questions. The next meeting was scheduled for August 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

• Only City residents may take the weather‑warning survey (consensus)
• Survey will be available to the public for one month (consensus)
• Alderman Bugni to compile list of businesses and foundations for funding (consensus)
• Member Hoerman to develop the resident survey (consensus)
• Next meeting set for August 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM (consensus)

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and consider a site plan for Northcentral Technical College's Timberwolf Cabins development. The commission will also discuss the Marathon Gas Station mural change request.

• Approval of Northcentral Technical College's Timberwolf Cabins site plan
• Approval of minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting
• Marathon Gas Station Mural Change Request
• Discussion of North Hogan Street Solar Project
• Discussion of North Deleglise Street detention pond

The commission approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 City Plan Commission meeting. A recommendation to approve Northcentral Technical College’s Timberwolf Cabin site plan was presented, but no motion or vote on that item was recorded. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from June 3, 2025 meeting (vote tally not recorded)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation by Angela Close of the Langlade County Economic Development Corporation on a funding request, 2024 results, and the 2026 work plan. Council members will also consider an employee's request to transfer departments, discuss a grant writer position referred by Alderperson Bugni, and evaluate the need and funding for a wastewater‑treatment‑plant study requested by Alderperson Edwards. A closed session will be held to review employment, promotion, compensation, and performance‑evaluation data for public employees, including the City Administrator.

• Presentation by Angela Close (Langlade County Economic Development Corp) on funding request, 2024 results, and 2026 work plan
• Employee request to transfer from the Public Library to the Street Department per the Employee Manual
• Discussion of a Grant Writer position (referred by Alderperson Bugni)
• Discussion on the need for and funding of a Wastewater Treatment Plant study (requested by Alderperson Edwards)
• Closed session to consider employment, promotion, compensation, and performance‑evaluation data of public employees, including the City Administrator

The agenda listed a tourism funding presentation, an employee transfer request, a grant writer discussion, and a wastewater treatment plant study. However, the minutes contain no recorded actions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies for any of these items.

Public Works Committee

The Antigo Public Works Committee will first approve the minutes from its May 28, 2025 meeting. It will then consider a five‑year contract with GFL Environmental to provide garbage collection services for city facilities, which proposes a reduced rate and removal of certain fees. The committee will also discuss the proposed E‑Cacia Solar Tree, a solar‑powered installation referred by Alderperson Wagner. No other matters are listed.

• Approve minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting
• Consider five‑year garbage‑collection contract with GFL Environmental for city facilities
• Discuss E‑Cacia Solar Tree proposal (referred by Alderperson Wagner)

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the May 28 2025 meeting. The committee also considered a five‑year garbage‑collection contract with GFL Environmental and a proposal for an E‑Cacia solar tree, but no action was taken on either item.

• Approved May 28 2025 meeting minutes

Hotel/Motel Tax Commission

The Antigo Hotel/Motel Tax Commission will elect its 2025‑2026 officers, consider an Antigo Lions Club application to solicit funds for off‑road races, and discuss whether to contract with a single tourism entity and how to allocate room‑tax dollars. The meeting will also include a discussion of the commission’s overall function and any other matters authorized by law.

• Election of officers for 2025‑2026 (Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary)
• Antigo Lions Club off‑road races application to solicit funds
• Discussion and possible action on contracting with a tourism entity and funding
• Discussion on the function of the Hotel/Motel Tax Commission
• Any other matters authorized by law

The Hotel/Motel Tax Commission approved the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting. No action was taken on the agenda items; the discussion on appointing a single tourism entity was tabled for future consideration. No other decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes from March 5, 2025 meeting
• Tabled discussion on appointing a single tourism entity

Board of Review

The Antigo Board of Review will review the assessment roll, examine specific properties for palpable errors, and establish procedures for hearing objections. The meeting will be held at City Hall on Edison Street.

• Review of assessment roll and property corrections
• Examination of palpable errors for properties #201-0021 and #201-2929
• Establishment of procedures for hearing objections
• Review of new laws
• Review of confidentiality ordinance for income and expense information

The Antigo Board of Review met on June 24, 2025 to verify training compliance, certify meeting notices, and review statutory requirements. Members received the assessment roll and discussed procedural items such as error corrections and hearing processes. The minutes record no votes, approvals, denials, or other substantive decisions.

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee will discuss migrating on-site software to a cloud-based system. Members will also consider expanding the Clerk-Treasurer's authority to make budget adjustments for grants, reimbursements, and equipment sales.

• Proposed migration to Springbrook Cirrus (Cloud) software
• Proposed budget adjustment authority for grant/donation offsets, such as a $5,000 radar traffic data collector donation
• Proposed budget adjustment authority for equipment sales of at least $5,000
• Discussion of Grant Writer position
• Discussion on renaming the City/County Joint Library Task Force

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee approved the minutes from the May 21 and June 11, 2025 meetings. The committee discussed a grant writer position, a library task‑force name change, migration to Springbrook Cirrus cloud software, and a proposal to allow budget adjustments for grants, donations, or equipment sales. No votes or formal approvals were recorded for those discussion items.

• Approved minutes from May 21 and June 11, 2025 meetings (vote tally not recorded)

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee will discuss a Master Sales Agreement required by a 2022 federal grant for the Saratoga Industrial Park Project. The body will also consider ordinances regarding dangerous animals and the removal of an existing municipal code ordinance.

• Master Sales Agreement for U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration Grant
• Resolution to reimburse expenditures for the Lead Service Line Program from borrowing proceeds
• Ordinance to delete Municipal Code Ordinance 18-41
• Ordinance creating Section 18-55 of the Municipal Code regarding dangerous animals

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss the sale of city land for a commercial building and the reroofing of a neglected property. The body is also considering ordinances to remove the pitbull ban and create new rules regarding dangerous animals.

• Sale of 2-acre city parcel in Saratoga Industrial Park to Rock Hard Concrete for $60,000
• City-funded reroofing of 717-719 5th Avenue by Durable Roofing LLC for $56,983
• Purchase of two 2025 Ford Explorer Police Interceptors for $45,449 each
• Ordinance 1379B to delete the existing ban on pitbulls
• Block grant write-off of $27,548 for 341 Freiburger Avenue

The Antigo Common Council unanimously approved the sale of a two‑acre city‑owned parcel in Saratoga Industrial Park to Rob Vanier of Rock Hard Concrete for $60,000, pending Economic Development Authority approval of the master sales agreement. The council also approved a $56,983 city‑funded reroofing project at 1717‑719 South Avenue, wrote off a $27,548 block‑grant loan for 341 Freiburger Avenue, and authorized a $779.24 payment to Music in the Park for brochure printing. Additionally, the council approved a wording amendment to the Marathon Gas Station mural and the purchase of two 2025 Ford Explorer police interceptors at $45,449 each.

• Approved sale of 2‑acre city parcel for $60,000 (unanimous)
• Approved city‑funded reroofing of 1717‑719 South Avenue for $56,983
• Authorized write‑off of $27,548 Block Grant loan for 341 Freiburger Avenue
• Approved $779.24 payment to Music in the Park for brochure printing
• Approved amendment adding "Protect our Natural Resources" to Marathon mural
• Approved purchase of two 2025 Ford Explorer police interceptors at $45,449 each

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee held a special meeting on June 11, 2025. Members discussed and moved to approve a Master Sales Agreement for the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration grant, a resolution to reimburse lead service‑line expenses, the repeal of Ordinance 18‑41 (the “pitbull” ordinance), and the creation of Section 18‑55 covering dangerous animals. The minutes do not record the vote results or whether any of the motions were adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 5:38 PM.

• Motion to approve Master Sales Agreement for U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration grant (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to approve Resolution declaring intent to reimburse expenditures from borrowing proceeds for the Lead Service Line program (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to approve ordinance amending the municipal code to delete Ordinance 18‑41 (pitbull ordinance) (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to approve ordinance creating Section 18‑55 regarding dangerous animals (outcome not recorded)

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Parks, Cemetery and Recreation Commission scheduled for June 9, 2025 was canceled because no agenda items were submitted. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Board of Review

The Board of Review will elect a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson, confirm the Clerk as Secretary, and approve the Board's notice. It will also verify that at least one member has completed mandatory training and schedule a later date to finish the assessment roll.

• Election of a Chairperson
• Election of a Vice Chairperson
• Confirmation of Clerk as Secretary
• Confirmation of Board of Review notice
• Verification of mandatory training compliance

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will discuss a request to add the phrase “Protect Our Natural Resources” to a mural at the Marathon Express Mart. The commission will determine if the change is appropriate for the location before potentially recommending it for final City Council approval.

• Request to add text to the mural at 702 Superior Street

The commission approved the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting. They reviewed the Marathon Gas Station mural change request, but no action or vote on that request was recorded. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will first approve the minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting. It will hear an informational presentation on the Cowgirls for Agriculture Sport Education and related survey results. The committee will discuss a possible city incubator building referred by Alderperson Kassis. Finally, it will consider a proposal to construct and install a downtown art project with backlit metal panels, seating, hardscape, trees and planters on parcel 201‑0351/1000 5th Avenue.

• Approve minutes for the February 3, 2025 meeting
• Cowgirls for Agriculture Sport Education presentation – information only
• Discussion of a possible city incubator building (referred by Alderperson Kassis)
• Consideration of downtown art project with backlit metal panels and seating on parcel 201‑0351/1000 5th Avenue

The committee approved the minutes from the February 3, 2025 Economic Development Committee meeting. No other motions were adopted; the presentation on the proposed equine sports complex was for information only, and discussion of a city incubator building remained preliminary with no decision made.

• Approved minutes for February 3, 2025 meeting

Public Works Committee

The Antigo Public Works Committee will first approve minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. It will then consider informational material on fluoride and a required resolution to submit the Annual Compliance Maintenance Annual Report to the Wisconsin DNR. The committee will vote on approving a $116,398.24 roof replacement bid for the wastewater treatment plant and on a ten‑year tower‑maintenance contract with Maguire Iron, Inc.

• Approve minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting
• Information on fluoride for public review
• Approve wastewater treatment plant roof replacement bid to Schwartz Coating – $116,398.24
• Approve ten‑year tower maintenance contract with Maguire Iron, Inc.
• Consider resolution to submit the Annual CMAR to the Wisconsin DNR

The committee approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. No other agenda items were acted on; items on fluoride information, the CMAR report, a wastewater plant roof replacement bid, and a tower maintenance contract were listed for discussion but no decisions or votes were recorded.

• Approved minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will approve minutes from a previous meeting and hold a public hearing to consider a variance for an additional accessory building at 720 Elm Street.

• Approve minutes from February 19, 2025 meeting
• Public hearing for variance at 720 Elm Street
• Variance to build additional accessory building for storage

The board approved the minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting. No other actions were decided; a public hearing and variance application for 720 Elm Street were placed on the agenda for future consideration.

• Approved minutes from February 19, 2025 meeting

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee will consider removing the city's pit bull ordinance and replacing it with general dangerous animal restrictions. The body will also review several funding requests for city equipment and community projects.

• Proposed elimination of Pit Bull Ordinance Section 18-41
• Purchase of two 2025 squad cars from Langlade Ford at $45,449.00 each
• Write off of $27,548 block grant loan for 341 Freiburger Avenue due to foreclosure
• Donation request of $779.24 for Music in the Park brochures
• Proposed reroofing project for the 717-719 5th Avenue building

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee approved the minutes from the April 9 and April 16, 2025 meetings, contingent upon completion. The committee discussed several agenda items—including a pit bull ordinance review, wastewater study funding, and a music‑in‑the‑park brochure request—but no further decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded.

• Approved minutes from April 9 and April 16, 2025 meetings (contingent upon completion)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss a construction contract for 2025 watermain and sanitary improvements. The body will also consider a contract for temporary limited easements related to the Tenth Avenue project.

• 2025 Watermain & Sanitary Improvements Construction Contract with Pember Company, Inc. for $995,757.26
• Tenth Avenue Project Temporary Limited Easement Contract with Randy Moss & Associates for $30,750

The May 14, 2025 Public Works Committee meeting listed two agenda items: a temporary limited easement contract for the Tenth Avenue project with Randy Moss & Associates for $30,750, and a watermain and sanitary improvements construction contract with Pember Company, Inc. for $995,757.26. The minutes do not indicate any approvals, denials, or vote totals for these items.

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on a major watermain project and the sale of city-owned land for housing. The body is also reviewing street closure requests and noise ordinance extensions for the Lion's Races.

• Tenth Avenue Watermain Project contract for Pember Companies Inc in the amount of $995,757.26
• Sale of 1936 Charlotte Street, Lots 2 and 3 to Waldner & Sons Construction LLC for $20,000
• Acceptance of a $5,000 donation from the Vanguard Foundation for a Radar Traffic Data Collector
• Auction of a 2021 out-of-service Ford Interceptor squad car
• Street closure requests for Aurora Street (May 28), North Avenue (June 5-8), and Fifth Avenue (June 5)

The Antigo Common Council approved a $995,757.26 contract for the Tenth Avenue watermain and a $30,750 easement contract, both unanimously. It also approved the purchase of two city parcels for $20,000, the sale of a police squad car, and acceptance of a $5,000 donation for a traffic radar. Additional actions included street closures, a noise‑ordinance extension, and reinstating the Weather Warning System Ad Hoc Committee.

• Approved purchase of 1936 Charlotte St, Lots 2 & 3 for $20,000 (Resolution 31-25) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved sale of 2021 Ford Interceptor squad car via North Central Sales Auctions (Resolution 32-25) – unanimous voice vote
• Accepted $5,000 Vanguard Foundation donation for radar traffic data collector (Resolution 33-25) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Tenth Avenue watermain contract with Pember Companies for $995,757.26 (Resolution 34-25) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved contract with Randy Moss & Associates for temporary limited easements $30,750 (Resolution 35-25) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Aurora Street closure for May 28, 2025 (permit) – voice vote
• Approved North Avenue closure for June 5‑8, 2025 (permit) – voice vote
• Extended Noise Ordinance to 11 p.m. for Lion’s Races June 5‑8, 2025 (motion) – voice vote

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Parks, Cemetery and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for May 12, 2025 was canceled because there were no agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting. The notice was mailed on May 7, 2025.

City Plan Commission

The Antigo City Plan Commission will first approve minutes from its March 26, 2025 meeting. It will then consider two major items: the sale of a 2‑acre city‑owned parcel (parcel 201‑2942.040) for $60,000 with a site plan for a new 72' x 120' x 17' 8" commercial building for Rock Hard Concrete, and the review and approval of the site plan for the Unified School District of Antigo's new elementary school project.

• Approve minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting
• Approve sale of 2‑acre parcel 201‑2942.040 for $60,000
• Approve site plan for a 72' x 120' x 17' 8" commercial building for Rock Hard Concrete at 3030 Anderson Drive
• Review and approve site plan for the Unified School District of Antigo's new elementary school project
• Building proposal investment totals $384,351 with specified payment schedule

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting. No other agenda items were acted upon during this session.

• Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for May 5, 2025, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will approve minutes from prior meetings and consider several infrastructure proposals. Items include a $5,000 Vanguard Foundation donation for a radar traffic data collector, repaving projects on Second Avenue ($49,100) and Aurora Street ($23,000), and signage on Arctic and Farwell. The committee will also discuss five‑year project plans, four‑way stop installations, and the wastewater treatment plant.

• Accept Vanguard Foundation donation of $5,000 for a radar traffic data collector
• Repave Second Avenue from Clermont Street to State Hwy 45 – estimated $49,100
• Repave Aurora Street from Fifth Avenue to Sixth Avenue – estimated $23,000
• Discuss putting a sign on Arctic and Farwell streets
• Discuss four‑way stops at Fifth Avenue & Dorr Street and Fifth Avenue & Edison Street

The committee approved the minutes from the March 26 and April 9, 2025 meetings. It then listed agenda items for discussion, including a $5,000 Vanguard Foundation donation, repaving projects on Second Avenue and Aurora Street, signage on Arctic and Farwell, five‑year project plans, four‑way stop proposals, and wastewater treatment plant matters. No votes or approvals were recorded for those items. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes from March 26 and April 9, 2025

Police & Fire Commission

The Commission will meet to approve minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. The body will enter a closed session to conduct an interview for a Firefighter/EMT position and may act on the hiring in open session.

• Interview for Firefighter/EMT position

The Antigo Police & Fire Commission met on April 23, 2025 and approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. The agenda noted a planned closed‑session interview for a firefighter/EMT position, but no hiring action was taken. No other substantive matters were decided.

• Approved minutes from March 10, 2025 meeting

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee will consider three agenda items. It will seek approval to sell a 2021 Ford Interceptor squad car at auction. It will review and possibly approve Waldner & Sons Construction’s proposal to purchase the city‑owned property at 1936 Charlotte Street, Lots 2 and 3 for $20,000 with a five‑year reversion clause. The committee will also discuss the possibility of contracting with Mark Desotell for grant services.

• Approve sale of 2021 Ford Interceptor squad car at auction (North Central Sales Auctions LLC)
• Review and approve purchase of 1936 Charlotte St, Lots 2 & 3 for $20,000 with 5‑year reversion clause
• Retain 100‑foot utility easement along northern line of Lot 2
• Discuss potential contract with Mark Desotell for grant assistance (referred by Alderperson Brandt)
• Approve minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee met on April 16, 2025 and approved the minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting. The committee reviewed agenda items on the sale of a 2021 police squad car, a housing development proposal for 1936 Charlotte Street, and a possible grant contract, but no actions or votes were recorded for those items. No other decisions were made.

• Approved February 19, 2025 meeting minutes

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. It also approved an update to the donation program to include memorial picnic tables with umbrellas at a cost of $2,500 each. The meeting was adjourned at 5:43 PM by unanimous vote.

• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved update to donations to include picnic table with umbrella for $2,500 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:43 PM (unanimous)

Common Council

The Antigo Common Council will administer oaths to officials elected on April 1, 2025, and vote to elect a Council President and an alderperson to the City Plan Commission. The body will consider proposed Council Rules for the 2025‑2026 term and approve the Antigo Daily Journal as the city's official newspaper. Additional organizational resolutions include designating public depositories for city funds.

• Oath of Offices for officials elected April 1, 2025
• Election of Council President
• Election of Alderperson to City Plan Commission
• Proposed Council Rules for the 2025‑2026 term
• Designation of Antigo Daily Journal as official newspaper

The council elected Glenn Bugni as Council President. Scott Henricks was appointed to the City Plan Commission. The council adopted its 2025‑2026 rules, approved the mayor’s committee appointments, and passed resolutions designating the Antigo Daily Journal as the official newspaper and naming several banks as public depositories.

• Glenn Bugni elected Council President (voice vote)
• Scott Henricks appointed to City Plan Commission (unanimous ballot)
• Adopted proposed Council Rules for 2025‑2026 term (voice vote)
• Approved Mayor’s committee appointments for 2025‑2026 term (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 29‑25 designating Antigo Daily Journal as official newspaper (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 30‑25 designating public depositories (American Deposit Management, Associated Bank, Banner Banks, BMO Harris Bank, Chase Bank, CoVantage Credit Union, Local Government Investment Pool) (voice vote)

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Parks, Cemetery and Recreation Commission will first approve the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. It will then consider a proposal to add a $2,500 donation option for memorial plaques on existing picnic tables with umbrellas at Al Remington Little League, Wright Place Playground, and the James & Mary Draeger Family Splash Pad. The commission will also discuss updating the process for receiving meeting packets and updating contact information.

• Approve minutes from March 10, 2025
• Approve donation update: $2,500 for memorial plaques on picnic tables with umbrellas at specified locations
• Update process for receiving meeting packets (pick‑up, email, meeting handout, website)
• Update contact information (address, email, phone/text capability)
• Any other matters authorized by law

Public Works Committee

The Antigo Public Works Committee will consider approving the city’s biosolids (sludge) hauling contract for the 2025 season. The committee has a recommendation to award a three‑year contract to Kautza Septic Service Inc. at $0.032 per gallon, which is the lowest bid received. Bids were also received from Michael J Waldvogel Trucking LLC at higher rates.

• Approval of the biosolids (sludge) hauling bid deemed most advantageous
• Recommendation to award a 3‑year contract to Kautza Septic Service Inc. at $0.032 per gallon
• Bids received from Kautza Septic Service Inc. ($0.032/gal) and Michael J Waldvogel Trucking LLC ($0.044/gal for 2025, $0.045/gal for 3‑year contract)
• Bid opening held on April 2, 2025 at 1:00 pm
• Any other matters authorized by law may be considered

The committee reviewed bids from Kautza Septic Service Inc. and Michael J. Waldvogel Trucking LLC for 2025 and a 3‑year contract. A recommendation was made to award the 3‑year contract to Kautza Septic Service at $0.032 per gallon. The minutes do not record an approval vote or final decision.

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss several infrastructure and community projects, including water system bonding and wastewater hauling. The body is also reviewing street closure requests for upcoming downtown events and a mural funding request.

• Bonding of $1,000,000 for Tenth Avenue Water Projects
• Purchase of liftable trash cans for Fifth Avenue Corridor using up to $7,600
• Three-year contract with Kautza Septic Service, Inc. for biosolids hauling at $0.032 per gallon
• Reimbursement of $541.66 to Antigo Visual Arts for a mural at 702 Superior Street
• Street closure requests for Downtown Flea Market (May 23, July 4, Aug 29) and Badgerland Classic Custom Car Show (Aug 16)

The council approved a $1 million bond to fund water infrastructure projects on Tenth Avenue, passing the measure 9‑1. It also authorized up to $600 for a Marathon Express Mart mural, moved street‑closure permit authority to the council, and approved a $7,600 purchase of liftable trash cans. Additional actions included approving a biosolids hauling contract, accepting a $300 fire‑safety book donation, and authorizing a grant application for the urban‑forestry catastrophic storm program.

• Approved $7,600 purchase of liftable trash cans for Fifth Avenue corridor (9-1)
• Approved up to $600 reimbursement for Marathon Express Mart mural (unanimous)
• Rescinded part of Resolution #82-24; required council approval for street‑closure permits (unanimous)
• Authorized application for Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 bond for Tenth Avenue water projects (9-1)
• Accepted $300 donation from Parson's of Antigo for fire‑safety books (unanimous)
• Awarded biosolids hauling contract to Kautza Septic Service at $0.032 per gallon for three years (unanimous)
• Approved new agent Lisa M. Printz for Walgreens liquor and cigarette licenses (voice vote)

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee will discuss four items. It will vote on moving street‑closure permit approvals to the Common Council. It will consider funding a $1,000,000 water project on South Clermont Street and Tenth Avenue using bonding repaid by the Water enterprise fund. It will also accept a $300 donation for fire safety books and approve applying for a state catastrophic storm grant.

• Motion to shift Street Closure Permit approvals to the Common Council level
• Funding request of $1,000,000 for a water project on South Clermont Street and Tenth Avenue, to be financed via bonding
• Acceptance of a $300 donation from Parson's of Antigo for fire safety books
• Approval to apply for a Wisconsin DNR Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grant (grant range $4,000–$50,000, no local match required)

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The committee unanimously approved the updated process for street‑closure permits. A $1,000,000 funding package for several water projects was approved by a 4‑to‑2 vote. The council also unanimously accepted a $300 donation from the Parson's of Antigo for fire‑safety books. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved street‑closure permit process update (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 funding for several water projects (4‑to‑2)
• Accepted $300 donation from Parson's of Antigo for fire‑safety books (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for April 7, 2025, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers will meet to canvass votes for Mayor and Alderpersons for Wards 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, and 9. The board will update election totals and sign official documentation. A follow-up meeting on April 4 may occur if provisional ballots need processing.

• Canvassing of votes for Mayor and Alderpersons (Wards 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, and 9)
• Updating election totals
• Signing of Election Canvass Documentation
• Potential processing of Provisional Ballots

Public Works Committee

The Antigo Public Works Committee will consider approving the purchase of liftable trash cans for the 5th Avenue corridor, using about $7,600 from Alley and Boulevard funds. It will also consider awarding a mulching head contract to Miller‑Bradford for $29,575 to be used with the city’s Doosan 140 DX excavator. The meeting will include approval of minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting.

• Approve minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting
• Approve purchase of liftable trash cans for the 5th Avenue corridor (~$7,600)
• Approve award of mulching head contract to Miller‑Bradford for $29,575
• Mulching head (Indeco IMH-10) to be used at Elmwood Cemetery, walking trails, roadsides, and landfill sites
• Funding for trash cans drawn from Alley and Boulevard funds

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting. Agenda items for purchasing liftable trash cans on the 5th Avenue corridor and awarding a $29,575 mulching head contract to Miller‑Bradford were presented, but no decisions on those items were recorded. No other actions were taken.

• Approved February 26, 2025 meeting minutes

Public Art Committee

The Public Arts Committee will approve the minutes from its May 6, 2024 meeting. The committee will consider a proposal to install an American Eagle landscape mural on the south side of Marathon Express Mart at 702 Superior St. Staff recommends the committee advise the City Council to reimburse $541.66 from grant funds for 75 % of the mural’s material costs, which total $722.21.

• Approve minutes from the May 6, 2024 meeting
• Review Marathon Express Mart mural proposal at 702 Superior St
• Recommend City Council approve $541.66 reimbursement from grant funds
• Grant funds cover up to 75 % of mural material costs ($722.21 total)

The committee approved the minutes from the May 6, 2024 Public Arts meeting. A mural proposal for the south side of Marathon Express Mart at 702 Superior St. was presented, along with a staff recommendation to reimburse $541.66 for materials, but no decision on the proposal was recorded.

• Approved minutes from May 6, 2024 meeting

City Plan Commission

The Antigo City Plan Commission will decide whether to approve Waldner & Sons Construction LLC's proposal to purchase the city‑owned property at 1936 Charlotte Street for $20,000, including a five‑year reversion clause and a restriction on reselling the land as vacant. The commission will also consider a zoning amendment to reclassify 1014 Fourth Avenue from B‑2 to R‑3 for two‑family residences, and a recommendation to reimburse $541.66 for mural materials at the Marathon Express Mart on 702 Superior Street. A presentation on a student housing project by Northcentral Technical College is also on the agenda.

• Approve purchase of 1936 Charlotte Street, Lots 2 and 3 for $20,000 with 5‑year reversion clause
• Amend zoning for 1014 Fourth Avenue to R‑3 two‑family residence district
• Recommend reimbursement of $541.66 for Marathon Express Mart mural materials (total cost $722.21)
• Presentation by Northcentral Technical College on a student housing project
• Public hearing on the 1014 Fourth Avenue zoning amendment was closed with no objections

The City Plan Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a zoning amendment to change the property at 1014 Fourth Avenue (Parcel #201‑0252) from B‑2 to R‑3, a two‑family residence district, and forwarded the ordinance to the City Council. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved February 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment for 1014 Fourth Ave to R‑3, ordinance sent to council (unanimous)

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee meeting scheduled for March 19, 2025 was canceled because of weather. Consequently, no decisions were made on any agenda items. The agenda had included minutes approval, a street‑closure permit process update, and any other matters authorized by law.

• Approve minutes from February 19, 2025
• Street Closure Permit Approval Process Update
• Any other matters authorized by law

Common Council

The Antigo Common Council will consider a public hearing to rezone 1014 Fourth Avenue from a B‑2 Community Service District to an R‑3 Two‑Family Residence District. The council will vote on consent agenda items including a $40 per month wellness reimbursement for employees and the award of a curbside clean‑up contract to GFL Environmental at $84 per ton. Several ordinances will be amended, covering residential solar installation fees and a $125 administrative fee for abatement. A closed‑session will address litigation strategy.

• Public hearing to amend Ordinance No. 1095B and rezone 1014 Fourth Avenue to R‑3 district
• Resolution 19‑25: change employee wellness reimbursement to $40 per month for ten visits
• Resolution 20‑25: award GFL Environmental bid for curbside clean‑up at $84 per ton
• Ordinance 1376B: add fee for residential solar system installations to electrical fee schedule
• Ordinance 1377B: add $125 administrative fee to abatement portion of fee schedule

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission will discuss awarding a bid for a forestry mulching head for an excavator. The body will also consider a resolution supporting the 10-year reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.

• Proposed $29,575 contract to Miller-Bradford for an Indeco IMH-10 mulching head
• Resolution of support for $100 million annual DNR budget funding for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
• Discussion of equipment use for Elmwood Cemetery, walking trails, and roadsides

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will first approve the minutes from the January 9, 2025 meeting. It will then enter a closed session to interview candidates for firefighter/EMT positions, as allowed by Wisconsin Statutes. After the closed session, the commission may act on hiring those positions. Any other matters authorized by law may also be considered.

• Approve minutes from the January 9, 2025 meeting
• Closed‑session interviews for firefighter/EMT positions
• Potential action on hiring the firefighter/EMT positions
• Consider any other matters authorized by law

Hotel/Motel Tax Commission

The Antigo Hotel/Motel Tax Commission will first approve the minutes from its January 22, 2025 meeting. It will hear presentations from the Antigo/Langlade County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center and the Langlade County Economic Development Corporation on 2024 tourism efforts. The commission will then discuss, review, and possibly act to approve a tourism entity and consider funding for tourism.

• Approve minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting
• Antigo/Langlade County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center presentation on 2024 tourism efforts
• Langlade County Economic Development Corporation presentation on 2024 tourism efforts
• Discussion, review, and possible action to approve a tourism entity
• Funding for tourism

City Plan Commission

The Antigo City Plan Commission meeting scheduled for March 4, 2025 was canceled because no agenda items were submitted. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting. The cancellation notice was mailed on February 26, 2025 by Chairperson Thomas C. Bauknecht.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee scheduled for March 3, 2025 was canceled because there were no agenda items. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting. The cancellation notice was mailed on February 26, 2025 by Chairperson Thomas C. Bauknecht.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider accepting a bid from GFL Environmental for $80 per ton to haul spring cleanup waste. The committee must also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approval of January 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Accept bid from GFL Environmental for $80/ton
• Bid from B&B Container was $120/ton
• Bid opening occurred on February 19, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Antigo Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on variance applications for 818 Sixth Avenue, 832 Sixth Avenue, 824 Sixth Avenue, and 509 Edison Street. Each request seeks permission to rebuild a dwelling on the same footprint or to meet R‑4 zoning setbacks after a disaster. The board will also consider approval of the minutes from the November 20, 2024 meeting.

• Approve minutes from the November 20, 2024 meeting
• Public hearing for variance at 818 Sixth Avenue (Parcel #201-0528)
• Public hearing for variance at 832 Sixth Avenue (Parcel #201-0530.002)
• Public hearing for variance at 824 Sixth Avenue (Parcel #201-0530)
• Public hearing for variance at 509 Edison Street (Parcel #201-0531)

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee will discuss ordinance amendments to permit dwelling units above the ground floor in B-3 and B-4 zoning districts. The body will also review employee wellness membership reimbursements and updates to the city's fee schedule.

• Proposed ordinance to allow dwelling units above ground floors in B-3 and B-4 zoning districts
• Proposed $100 residential solar permit fee addition to the Electrical Fee Schedule
• Proposed administrative fee for the abatement portion of the Fee Schedule
• Review of employee wellness reimbursements for WelFit and Anytime Fitness
• Approval of January 15, 2025 meeting minutes

Common Council

The Antigo Common Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment that would reclassify three parcels on Wausau Road to an industrial district to permit storage units. The council will also consider several consent‑agenda resolutions, including $233,878 in 2024 budget transfers, a 5 % increase to ambulance base rates, and the purchase of new skate‑park features using existing CIP funds. Additional items include approval of a beer and amusement‑device license for Smiley Dog LLC at 924 Fourth Avenue.

• Public hearing to amend Ordinance No. 1095B for 604, 634, and 642 Wausau Road (storage units)
• Resolution 11‑25 approving $233,878 of 2024 budget transfers
• Resolution 18‑25 approving purchase of skate‑park features with CIP funds
• Resolution 15‑25 increasing ambulance base rates by 5 % effective March 1 2025
• License for Smiley Dog LLC (beer, amusement device, dance hall) at 924 Fourth Avenue

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Antigo Parks, Cemetery and Recreation Commission will consider approving the minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting. It will vote on awarding a compact tractor and attachments to Rew Motors for $58,650. It will also decide on using $59,970.68 of CIP funds to replace skate park features slated for 2025‑2026. Additional agenda items include routine updates on park, cemetery and recreation operations.

• Approve minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting
• Approve compact tractor bid with attachments to Rew Motors for $58,650.00
• Approve purchase of skate park features for $59,970.68 using CIP funds
• Provide updates on park, cemetery and recreation department activities
• Discuss ongoing projects such as parking lot improvements and trail work

City Plan Commission

The Antigo City Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment application for 1014 Fourth Avenue (Parcel #201-0252) to reclassify the property from a B‑2 Community Service District to an R‑3 Two‑Family Residence District. The commission will also consider approving a request to amend Ordinance No. 1095B to effect that zoning change. Additionally, proposed ordinance amendments to allow dwelling units above the ground floor in B‑3 and B‑4 zoning districts will be discussed.

• Public hearing for zoning amendment application for 1014 Fourth Avenue (Parcel #201-0252) to change from B‑2 to R‑3 Two‑Family Residence District
• Approval request to amend Ordinance No. 1095B to reclassify 1014 Fourth Avenue as R‑3
• Proposed ordinance amendments to permit upper‑level dwelling units in B‑3 zoning districts
• Proposed ordinance amendments to permit upper‑level dwelling units in B‑4 zoning districts
• Consideration of any other matters authorized by law

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will approve the minutes from the June 3, 2024 meeting and discuss a development and usage proposal for the city‑owned Highway 45 parcel at 213 Superior Street. The parcel, a 0.67‑acre gravel lot currently leased to Antigo Block, is proposed to become a green space with trees, driving access, parking and vendor areas. The agenda also includes an update from the Langlade County Economic Development Corporation.

• Approve minutes from the June 3, 2024 Economic Development Committee meeting
• Discuss Development / Usage Proposal for Highway 45 Parcel – 213 Superior Street (green space, trees, parking, vendor space)
• Langlade County Economic Development Corporation update

Hotel/Motel Tax Commission

The commission will review 2024 tourism efforts and a financial statement ending December 31, 2024. Members will discuss the funding of tourism for 2025.

• Financial statement showing a total balance of $192,224.33 as of December 31, 2024
• 2024 motel tax revenue of $158,369.75
• Presentation on 2024 tourism efforts by Antigo/Langlade County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center
• Presentation on 2024 tourism efforts by Langlade County Economic Development Corporation
• Discussion on funding tourism for 2025

Public Works Committee

The Antigo Public Works Committee will consider approving the purchase of a new skid-steer loader, a 1-ton pickup truck, and a tandem dump truck, as well as awarding a construction contract for the Saratoga Industrial Park. The committee will also review a sewer credit for 612 Fifth Avenue and discuss the Tenth Avenue construction project.

• Approving purchase of John Deere 325G skid-steer loader for $80,170
• Approving purchase of 1-ton pickup truck for $60,345
• Approving purchase of tandem dump truck for $157,552
• Awarding Saratoga Industrial Park construction contract to Haas Sons, Inc. for $1,733,140
• Sewer credit for 612 Fifth Avenue

Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee

The Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee will discuss increasing 2025 ambulance base rates. The body is also reviewing the selection of a vendor to perform a required comparative analysis for the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.

• Proposed 5% increase to 2025 ambulance base rates effective March 1, 2025
• Selection of a vendor for NQTL comparative analysis with estimated costs between $5,000 and $50,000
• Proposal to fund the health insurance analysis from the Health Insurance Fund Balance

Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission

The Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission will consider approving a burial space for a hardship case in Elmwood Cemetery. The body will also discuss a proposal to shift ball field maintenance responsibilities to the Unified School District of Antigo in exchange for waiving an annual fee of $1,900.

• Approval to provide burial space for hardship case in Elmwood Cemetery
• Discussion on shifting ball field maintenance to Unified School District of Antigo
• Review of 2024 project summaries for Wright Place Playground and Mendlik Basketball Courts
• Campground policy and ordinance update
• Review of park, recreation, and cemetery end-of-year updates

Police & Fire Commission

The Antigo Police and Fire Commission will first approve minutes from the April 24, June 13, and July 22, 2024 meetings. It will then hold closed‑session interviews for a firefighter/EMT position and for police patrol officer positions, followed by actions on those hires. The commission will also hold a closed‑session discussion of a complaint filed against the police department and may act on that matter. The meeting will conclude with any other matters authorized by law.

• Approve minutes from April 24, June 13, and July 22, 2024 meetings
• Closed‑session interview for firefighter/EMT position
• Closed‑session interview for police patrol officer positions
• Closed‑session discussion of complaint filed against Police Department
• Act on hiring decisions and on police department complaint

Common Council

The Common Council will review several infrastructure and equipment purchases, including water treatment plant upgrades and a transformer replacement. The body is also considering grant applications for emergency services and personnel changes in the IT department.

• FEMA grant applications for a new fire engine ($875,000) and paramedic upgrades ($100,000)
• Purchase of a backwash blower and rewash pump from Crane Engineering for $178,425
• Contract with Ayres & Associates Inc for $15,000 for DNR fund administration
• Change order of $23,781 to Northwind Solar for a transformer replacement
• Proposal to add an IT Service position and eliminate the IT Director position

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning amendment to allow storage units at 604, 634, and 642 Wausau Road. The body will also discuss the sale and development of city-owned properties on Charlotte Street and Edison Street.

• Public hearing for zoning amendment of 604, 634, and 642 Wausau Road to I-2 General Industrial District to allow storage units
• Request for Proposals for 2.03 acres of city-owned property at 1936 Charlotte Street for housing development
• Development/usage proposal for 213 Superior Street (Highway 45 Parcel)
• Proposal to advertise city-owned vacant lot at 523/527 Edison Street for public sale

Economic Development Committee

The Antigo Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for January 6, 2025 was canceled because no agenda items were submitted. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider approving a sub‑grant agreement with the Antigo School District to act as the technical sub‑applicant for a FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant that would fund a multipurpose community tornado safe room. The city would serve only as a pass‑through entity and would have no fiscal impact ($0). The agenda also includes discussion of an IT Services position and any other matters authorized by law.

• Approve sub‑grant agreement for FEMA BRIC grant collaboration with Antigo School District (tornado safe room)
• Discussion of IT Services Position
• Any other matters authorized by law