De Pere, WI

General

Plan Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Youth Commission

Common Council

License Committee

Board of Health

Board of Public Works

Sustainability Commission

Finance/Personnel Committee

License Committee

Common Council

Board of Park Commissioners

Plan Commission

Youth Commission

Common Council

License Committee

Board of Public Works

Finance/Personnel Committee

Sustainability Commission

License Committee

License Committee

Common Council

Board of Park Commissioners

Youth Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Common Council

License Committee

Board of Public Works

Sustainability Commission

Finance/Personnel Committee

License Committee

License Committee

Board of Park Commissioners

Board of Park Commissioners

Youth Commission

License Committee

Common Council

Common Council

Board of Public Works

Sustainability Commission

Finance/Personnel Committee

License Committee

License Committee

Board of Park Commissioners

Board of Park Commissioners

Historic Preservation Commission

Youth Commission

License Committee

Common Council

Board of Public Works

Finance/Personnel Committee

Sustainability Commission

License Committee

License Committee

Board of Park Commissioners

Board of Park Commissioners

Youth Commission

Common Council

License Committee

Sustainability Commission

Finance/Personnel Committee

Board of Park Commissioners

Board of Park Commissioners

Historic Preservation Commission

Youth Commission

Common Council

Finance/Personnel Committee

Sustainability Commission

Board of Park Commissioners

Board of Park Commissioners

Youth Commission

Common Council

Finance/Personnel Committee

Sustainability Commission

Board of Park Commissioners

Board of Park Commissioners

Sustainability Commission

Finance/Personnel Committee

Sustainability Commission

Finance/Personnel Committee

Finance/Personnel Committee

Sustainability Commission

Finance/Personnel Committee

Sustainability Commission

Sustainability Commission

Sustainability Commission

Sustainability Commission

Sustainability Commission

Sustainability Commission

Sustainability Commission

License Committee

Common Council

The Common Council will hold public hearings on zoning amendments and municipal code changes. The body will also review several public works contracts and a proposal to acquire property on Lawrence Drive.

• Proposed purchase of property at 2535 Lawrence Drive for up to $440,000
• Zoning map amendment from Business Park 1 to Business Park 2 at 400 Destiny Drive
• Conditional use request for shipping containers at 301-307 Main Av
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 46 of the Municipal Code regarding Platting and Land Division
• Award of contracts 26-09 (Pond and Drainage System) and 26-10 (Phoenix of De Pere Utility and Street Construction)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will meet to discuss park construction timelines and event hosting. The board is considering whether to delay work at Wilson Park and whether to host youth football camps at VFW Park.

• Possible action to postpone Wilson Park construction until spring 2027
• Possible action to host NFL Alumni Youth Football Camps at VFW park
• Staff update on a $250 donation from Pink Flamingo Classic, Inc. to the Recreation Scholarship Fund

Finance/Personnel Committee

The Finance/Personnel Committee will meet to conduct a study session regarding the 2027 Budget. The meeting includes a period for public comments on matters under the committee's jurisdiction.

• 2027 Budget study session

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will meet to consider action on the Trex Film Recycling Challenge. Members will also discuss the commission's work plan and prioritize initiatives regarding composting, green energy, and natural landscapes.

• Possible action on Trex Film Recycling Challenge
• Discussion on Green Bay Business & Community Sustainability Showcase
• Initiative prioritization for Adopt-a-Drain
• Initiative prioritization for Composting
• Initiative prioritization for Green Energy and Planned Natural Landscapes

Finance/Personnel Committee

The Finance/Personnel Committee will meet to discuss 2027 benefit renewal and plan design changes. The body will also consider a sale agreement with Robinson Inc. for 5.86 acres of land.

• 2027 benefit renewal and plan design changes
• Sale Agreement Term with Robinson Inc. for 5.86 acres from parcel WD-D0077-1
• Investments Summary as of August 31, 2026

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss infrastructure projects including the Main Avenue Slope and MSC Expansion. The body is deciding on several contract awards and updates to city service rates and policies.

• Award of Contract 26-10 Phoenix of De Pere Utility and Street Construction
• Award of Contract 26-09 Pond and Drainage System Construction
• 2026-2027 Sidewalk Snow & Ice Removal Rates
• Bid from TweetGarot Mechanical for Preventative Maintenence Service
• Application for a Wisconsin Department of Transportation SISP Grant

Joint Review Board

The De Pere Joint Review Board meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 11:30 AM as a virtual meeting to review proposed boundary amendments to Tax Increment District No. 9 and Tax Increment District No. 15. For each district, the board will review the proposed Boundary Amendment No. 1, the related Common Council resolutions (#26-91 and #26-92), and its own resolutions (JRB 26-01 and JRB 26-02) approving the boundary changes. The board will also approve minutes from its August 24, 2026 meeting and take public comments limited to matters under its jurisdiction.

• Review of Proposed Boundary Amendment No. 1 for Tax Increment District No. 9
• Common Council Resolution #26-91 approving the TID No. 9 boundary amendment
• Joint Review Board Resolution JRB 26-01 approving the TID No. 9 boundary amendment
• Review of Proposed Boundary Amendment No. 1 for Tax Increment District No. 15
• Common Council Resolution #26-92 and JRB Resolution JRB 26-02 for the TID No. 15 boundary amendment

Common Council

The De Pere Common Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM to act on a consent agenda and new business. New business includes a $40,520 playground fall surfacing bid from Bluemels for Carney Park, a $25,000 donation from the David and Rita Nelson Foundation for Wilson Park, several liquor license applications, an extraterritorial plat in Ledgeview, and EV charger rates for the 224 N Wisconsin St. parking garage. Four resolutions cover a utility easement, South Bridge Connector agreements, a right-of-way discontinuance at Fortune Av, and a business park development agreement with NSN Real Estate LLC. The meeting also includes presentations, public comments, and future agenda items.

• Bid from Bluemels for $40,520 for playground fall surfacing at Carney Park
• Acceptance of $25,000 donation from the David and Rita Nelson Foundation for Wilson Park improvements
• Class B liquor license application for ASN Tavern & Grill LLC (DBA Baba Louie's), 419 Main Av, agent Sandeep Singh
• 1-lot extraterritorial preliminary plat of Grande Ridge Estates Third Addition at 4835 Big Sky Pass in Ledgeview (Parcel D-2641)
• Resolution #26-98 authorizing a business park development agreement with NSN Real Estate LLC at 2330 American Boulevard

Business Improvement District Board

The De Pere Business Improvement District Board meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 3:30 PM at "The 1913," 305 Main Ave. The board will consider approving minutes from its March 23, 2026 meeting, review the 2027 Draft Operating Plan, and review a new board structure, positions, and terms. It will also discuss setting a date, time, and location for the Annual Meeting. Public comments are limited to matters under the board's jurisdiction.

• Approval of minutes from the March 23, 2026 BID Board meeting
• Review of the 2027 Draft Operating Plan
• Review of new Board structure, positions, and terms
• Set date, time, and location for the Annual Meeting

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM as a virtual meeting. The main item is review of the proposed Project Plan and Boundary Amendment No. 1 for Tax Increment District No. 17, along with Common Council Resolution #26-93 and Joint Review Board Resolution # JRB 26-03 on the same amendment. The board will also consider approving minutes of its August 24, 2026 meeting, and will take public comments limited to matters under its jurisdiction.

• Review of proposed Project Plan and Boundary Amendment No. 1 for Tax Increment District No. 17
• Common Council Resolution #26-93 approving the proposed TID No. 17 project plan and boundary amendment
• Joint Review Board Resolution # JRB 26-03 on the TID No. 17 boundary amendment
• Approval of minutes from the August 24, 2026 Joint Review Board meeting
• Public comment period limited to matters under the Joint Review Board's jurisdiction

License Committee

The De Pere License Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers and virtually. The committee will consider a Class "B" fermented malt beverage and "Class B" intoxicating liquor license application for ASN Tavern & Grill LLC (DBA Baba Louie's), 419 Main Av, with Sandeep Singh as agent. It will also review a change of agent for Walgreens East #15637 at 150 S Wisconsin St and a premises description change for Nicolet Ale Works, LLC at 301 Main Av. The meeting includes approval of the September 15, 2026 minutes and a public comment period limited to matters under the committee's jurisdiction.

• Class "B" fermented malt beverage/"Class B" intoxicating liquor license application for ASN Tavern & Grill LLC (DBA Baba Louie's), 419 Main Av, agent Sandeep Singh
• Change of agent application for Walgreen Co., DBA Walgreens East #15637, 150 S Wisconsin St
• Premises description change application from Nicolet Ale Works, LLC, 301 Main Av
• Approval of minutes from the September 15, 2026 License Committee meeting

Redevelopment Authority

The De Pere Redevelopment Authority holds a special meeting on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers and virtually. The main item is consideration and possible action on acquiring property at 2535 Lawrence Drive. The agenda notes the Council may go into closed session under Wisconsin Statutes Section 19.85(1)(e) to deliberate or negotiate the purchase of public properties, then may reconvene in open session to report any actions. The rest of the agenda is procedural: call to order, roll call, public comments, and adjournment.

• Consideration and possible action on acquiring property at 2535 Lawrence Drive
• Possible closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) on purchasing public properties or investing public funds
• Public comments limited to matters under Redevelopment Authority jurisdiction (DPMC §6-3(f))
• Meeting accessible in person at 335 S Broadway, by video, or by phone

Plan Commission

The De Pere Plan Commission meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers and virtually. The agenda includes a possible 12-month moratorium on data centers and a tabled major design exception for facade materials at 1717 W Mathew DR. Members will also consider a preliminary plat in Ledgeview, a zoning map amendment on Destiny DR, a shipping container conditional use on Main AV, a right-of-way discontinuance on Fortune AV, and amendments to the city's platting ordinance.

• Possible 12-month moratorium on data centers (Old Business B)
• Tabled major design exception for allowed major facade materials at 1717 W Mathew DR (Parcel WD-364-D-530)
• 1-lot extraterritorial preliminary plat of Grande Ridge Estates Third Addition at 4835 Big Sky Pass in Ledgeview (Parcel D-2641)
• Zoning map amendment from BP-1 to BP-2 at 400 BLK Destiny DR (Parcels ED-2385, ED-2386)
• Conditional use for an accessory shipping container in MX1 Downtown Mixed-Use District at 301-305 Main AV (Parcels WD-906, WD-907)

Youth Commission

The De Pere Youth Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes from August, hear a presentation on the Sister City and Youth Leadership Conference, and receive an overview from the Health Department Director on youth mental health. The commission will also discuss a leadership workbook chapter and upcoming events.

• Approval of August 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• Sister City and Youth Leadership Conference presentation
• Guest speaker: Chrystal Woller, Health Officer/Director, Health Department Overview & Youth Mental Health
• Leadership Workbook, Chapter 4: Building Confidence and Self Esteem
• Upcoming meeting dates and events calendar

Board of Park Commissioners

The De Pere Board of Park Commissioners will consider approving a $40,520 bid from Bluemels for playground fall surfacing at Carney Park, accept a $25,000 donation from the David and Rita Nelson Foundation for Wilson Park, and approve a recognition sign at Volunteer Park. The board will also hear staff updates on several park projects, including the De Pere Ice Arena flooring and the Voyageur Dock project.

• Approve bid from Bluemels for $40,520 for playground fall surfacing at Carney Park
• Accept $25,000 donation from David and Rita Nelson Foundation for Wilson Park
• Approve recognition sign at Volunteer Park
• Staff update on flooring at De Pere Ice Arena
• Discussion on Kelly Danen mural on dugouts

The Board of Park Commissioners approved the minutes from their August meeting, accepted a $25,000 donation from the David and Rita Nelson Foundation for Wilson Park, and approved a $40,520 bid from Bluemels for playground fall surfacing at Carney Park. They also approved a recognition sign for Volunteer Park. Additionally, staff provided updates on projects including the De Pere Ice Arena, Volunteer Park, Voyageur Dock, and Wilson Park.

• Approved August 20, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $40,520 bid from Bluemels for playground fall surfacing at Carney Park (unanimous)
• Approved recognition sign at Volunteer Park (unanimous)
• Accepted $25,000 donation from David and Rita Nelson Foundation for Wilson Park (unanimous)

Common Council

The De Pere Common Council is holding a special, untelevised meeting focused on internal matters: training on the CivicClerk Live meeting manager, council operations, and ethics/conflict of interest training. No legislative or public decision items are on the agenda; it is procedural and administrative in nature.

• CivicClerk Live Meeting Manager training
• Council operations discussion
• Ethics and conflict of interest training

Common Council

The De Pere Common Council is meeting to consider three recommendations from city boards: accepting a donation to the parks, approving a contract, and approving a certified survey map (CSM) for a property split. The agenda provides no details on the donation amount, contract value, or property location. Public comments are limited to matters under council jurisdiction.

• Recommendation from Park Commissioners to accept a donation
• Recommendation from Board of Public Works to approve a contract
• Recommendation from Plan Commission to approve a certified survey map (CSM)

License Committee

The De Pere License Committee is meeting to consider an operator license denial appeal, a beer license renewal, and approve prior meeting minutes. Public comments are limited to matters under the committee's jurisdiction.

• Appeal by Nicholas Madsen regarding denial of operator license application
• Class 'B' Fermented Malt Beverage license renewal for De Pere Deacons Hockey Team, Inc., 1450 Ft Howard Av, agent David Lepp
• Approval of July 21, 2026 meeting minutes

The committee approved a request from Nicholas Madsen regarding a denied operator license application. It also approved a Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage license renewal for De Pere Deacons Hockey Team, Inc.

• Approved July 21, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved request by Nicholas Madsen regarding denied operator license application (Unanimous)
• Approved Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage license renewal for De Pere Deacons Hockey Team, Inc. (Unanimous)

Common Council

The De Pere Common Council will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning map amendment for properties on Lawrence Drive and Southbridge Road, along with several resolutions and new business items. Key actions include potential approval of a fire services agreement with the Town of Ledgeview, a $88,415 compensation study, and multiple TIF district boundary amendments. The council may also enter closed session to discuss the former Irwin School property and fire services negotiations.

• Zoning map amendment at 2108 Lawrence Dr and 1800 block Southbridge Rd (Ordinance #26-20)
• Purchase of LifePak 35 Cardiac Monitors for Fire Department
• 2027 Classification and Compensation Study Implementation in the amount of $88,415
• Parking rate changes for garage at 224 N Wisconsin St
• Resolution #26-94: Development agreement with Ehlinger Properties, LLC for 2360 American Blvd

The Common Council adopted a zoning map amendment for properties at 1800 Block Southbridge Road and 2108 Lawrence Drive to allow for multifamily and commercial use. The Council also approved a $88,415 compensation study implementation and authorized the purchase of cardiac monitors for the Fire Department.

• Adopted Ordinance #26-20 for zoning map amendments at 1800 Block Southbridge Rd and 2108 Lawrence Dr (Unanimous)
• Approved 2027 Classification and Compensation Study Implementation for $88,415 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of LifePak 35 Cardiac Monitors for Fire Department (Unanimous)
• Approved parking rates for garage at 224 N Wisconsin ST (Unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Class 'B' Fermented Malt Beverage license for De Pere Deacons Hockey Team, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #26-21 amending Board of Review stipend (Unanimous)
• Approved staff to continue discussions with developer for former Irwin School Property (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to proceed with a working group for Town of Ledgeview fire services agreement (Unanimous)

Board of Public Works

Board of Public Works

The De Pere Board of Public Works will meet to approve meeting minutes, vote on a Brown County Municipal Agreement amendment for the South Bridge Connector project, and consider a proposed easement at 747 Heritage Road. They will also discuss parking, traffic recommendations, and a yard waste site user policy.

• Amendment to Brown County Municipal Agreement for South Bridge Connector Segments GV-15, GV-16, and GV-18
• Proposed Easement at 747 Heritage Road (Parcel #: ED-F0103-2)
• City Engineer recommendations on parking and traffic
• Discussion on Yard Waste Site User Policy

The Board of Public Works approved funding shifts for the South Bridge Connector and authorized new traffic safety signage. An easement for a storm sewer at 747 Heritage Road was also approved. The board discussed but took no action on changing the yard waste site user policy.

• Approved July 13, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Brown County Municipal Agreement for South Bridge Connector Segments GV-15, GV-16, and GV-18 (Unanimous)
• Approved City Engineer recommendations for RRFB at Broadway @ Randall & Broadway & Cass and a No Outlet sign (Unanimous)
• Approved proposed easement at 747 Heritage Road (Unanimous)

Finance/Personnel Committee

The Finance/Personnel Committee will meet to discuss various city business, including employee compensation and redevelopment terms. The agenda includes potential actions on equipment purchases, stipend increases, and parking rates.

• 2027 Classification and Compensation Study Implementation ($88,415)
• Purchase of LifePak 35 Cardiac Monitor
• Redevelopment agreement with MTR Brothers LLC for 411 Destiny Dr.
• Development agreement with Element Properties LLC for 2081 PROFIT PL
• Development agreement amendment with Belmark for 2020 Commerce Drive

The Finance/Personnel Committee approved a new city pay plan and several redevelopment agreements. Other actions included authorizing new cardiac monitors for the Fire Department and increasing stipends for Board of Review members.

• Approved 2027 Classification and Compensation Study Implementation for $88,415 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of LifePak 35 Cardiac Monitors using grant funding (Unanimous)
• Approved joining Fox Valley Regional Fire Departments Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle Inspection Program (Unanimous)
• Approved increasing Board of Review stipends to $150 per day or $85 for sessions under four hours (Unanimous)
• Approved $90,000 redevelopment agreement for 411 Destiny Dr. (Unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 project cost reimbursement grant for 2081 Profit Pl (Unanimous)
• Approved Belmark development agreement amendment including $1.1 million PAYGO assistance (Unanimous)
• Approved parking rates for the garage at 224 N Wisconsin St (Unanimous)

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will discuss several upcoming initiatives and the commission's work plan. Members will also consider the possibility of canceling the December 8, 2026, meeting.

• Discussion on Sustainability Commission Work Plan
• Initiative prioritization for Adopt-a-Drain
• Initiative prioritization for Composting
• Initiative prioritization for Planned Natural Landscapes
• Initiative prioritization for Green Energy

License Committee

Common Council

The Common Council will hold public hearings regarding floodplain and zoning ordinance amendments. The body will also consider several recommendations for park projects, residential plats, and fee amendments.

• Public hearing on floodplain zoning ordinance amendments (Ordinance #26-18)
• Public hearing on shipping container uses in Mixed-Use Districts (Ordinance #26-19)
• Preliminary plat for 37-lot and 1-outlot development at 4546 Trellis Dr
• $221,577 bid from Lunda Construction for Voyageur Dock replacement
• $231,139 bid from Highway Landscapers for Wilson Park project

The De Pere Common Council unanimously adopted two ordinance amendments: one updating the Floodplain Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 16) per DNR request, and another updating the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 14) for shipping container uses in Mixed-Use Districts. The council also approved a 37-lot preliminary plat, two park construction bids, a donation for murals, and several resolutions, all unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance #26-18 amending Floodplain Zoning Ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #26-19 amending Zoning Ordinance for shipping container uses (unanimous)
• Approved 37-lot preliminary plat of Trellis Drive in Ledgeview (unanimous)
• Approved $221,577 Voyageur Dock replacement bid from Lunda Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $231,139 Wilson Park project bid from Highway Landscapers (unanimous)
• Approved Habitat for Humanity donation for murals at Kelly Danen Park (unanimous)
• Adopted resolutions #26-84 through #26-88 in one vote (unanimous)

Youth Commission

The De Pere Youth Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approving the July minutes, working through a leadership workbook chapter on communication, hearing from guest speaker Alderman Mike Eserkaln, brainstorming Instagram content, and setting upcoming meeting dates. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approval of July 22, 2026 meeting minutes
• Leadership workbook: Effective Communication
• Guest speaker: Alderman Mike Eserkaln
• Instagram content brainstorm
• Upcoming meeting dates and events calendar

The De Pere Youth Commission approved its July 22, 2026 meeting minutes, formed a new Social Media Subcommittee to boost online presence, and discussed upcoming community events and park project proposals. The meeting concluded with an adjournment vote at 8:30 PM.

• Approved minutes of the July 22, 2026 Youth Commission Meeting (unanimous)
• Created Social Media Subcommittee composed of Smith Fameree, Ruby Delmore, Connor Mason, Elly Beard, Jack Bruce, and Olive Pantzlaff
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:30 PM (unanimous)

Joint Review Board

The De Pere Joint Review Board is meeting to review the 2025 annual report for six East Side Tax Increment Financing districts and to discuss a draft proposed boundary amendment for Tax Increment District No. 17. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and set a future meeting date. Public comments are limited to matters under the board's jurisdiction.

• Review of 2025 Annual Report for TIF Districts No. 7, 10, 14, 16, 17, and 18
• Overview of Draft Proposed Boundary Amendment No. 1 for TID No. 17
• Approval of minutes from August 29, 2024 meeting
• Set future meeting date

The board approved the minutes from August 29, 2024, and formally placed the 2025 annual reports for six East Side Tax Increment Financing Districts on file. Members received an informational overview of a proposed boundary amendment for TID No. 17.

• Approved August 29, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved receiving and filing 2025 Annual Reports for TIF Districts 7, 10, 14, 16, 17, and 18 (6-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 21, 2026, at 9 am

Business Improvement District Board

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