De Pere Common Council Regular Meeting – February 3, 2026

The Common Council of De Pere met on February 3, 2026, at 7:30 PM in Council Chambers and virtually. Mayor James Boyd presided. The agenda was amended to move item B from the consent agenda to new business for separate consideration. The meeting adjourned at 7:42 PM.

Consent Calendar

• Approved the minutes of the January 20, 2026 Common Council meeting (unanimous).
• Approved a 2-lot extraterritorial certified survey map at 4600 BLK Heritage Heights in Ledgeview (Parcel D-446-1) (unanimous).
• Item B (3-lot certified survey map at 206 N Wisconsin St, 224 N Wisconsin St, and 550 William St) was removed from the consent agenda and subsequently referred back to staff and the Plan Commission for additional revisions (unanimous).

Public Comments & Testimony

• None.

Discussion Items

• Robotic Mowers Donation: Park Superintendent Brian Christnovich reported on a $5,000 donation from De Pere Baseball for robotic mowers at Kelly Danen and Southwest Park baseball fields. He noted the mowers are extremely quiet based on a pilot program and that signage will be posted to keep fields clear until 9 AM. The Council approved the donation unanimously via roll call vote.
• Beer Gardens Sponsorship: The Council approved Amerilux as the main sponsor for the 2026 Beer Gardens (unanimous).
• Liquor Licenses: Approved a Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage/"Class B" Intoxicating Liquor License for Colombian Flavors LLC (DBA Colombian Flavors), 365 Main Av Suite D, agent Luz E. Barajas (unanimous). Also approved a Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage/"Class C" Wine License for Nature's Plant Nook (DBA Big Cheddar Bounce), 2125 American Boulevard, agent Trisha Merckx (unanimous).
• Election Day Emergency Response Plan: The Council approved the Election Day Emergency Response Plan and alternate polling site, with thanks to the Clerk's staff, Fire Chief Brett Jansen, and Executive Assistant Leah Taylor (unanimous).
• Sanitary Sewer Easement: Resolution #26-05 approving a sanitary sewer easement at 815 Fox River Drive (Parcel ED-91) was adopted by roll call vote (unanimous).
• Informational Report – Main Avenue Acquisition: Attorney Joanne Bungert reported that the city closed on the acquisition of WD-387-1 (Main Avenue) for $110,000 using TID 9 as the funding source. Note: The agenda and minutes list this item as informational only, but the transcript records a motion and unanimous vote to approve the purchase/funding source. This discrepancy is noted; the minutes do not reflect a formal vote on this item.

Key Outcomes

• All votes on consent agenda items (as amended) and new business items were unanimous. No opposition or abstentions.
• The 3-lot certified survey map was referred back to staff and Plan Commission for revisions.
• Donation of $5,000 accepted for robotic mowers.
• Two liquor licenses approved.
• Election response plan and alternate polling site approved.
• Sanitary sewer easement resolution adopted.
• Acquisition of Main Avenue property closed; funding source clarified as TID 9 (though vote status is ambiguous per minutes vs transcript).