De Pere WNAXLP Common Council Regular Meeting Approved Minutes Wednesday, February 18, 2026 7:30 PM The following is a summary of actions taken at the 2/18/26 Common Council meeting. A complete copy of the minutes is available in the Clerk’s office at 335 S Broadway, De Pere WI or online at www.deperecitywi.iqm2.com/ Citizens/Default.asp 1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor James Boyd. 2. Roll Call Present: Alds. Carpenter, Eserkaln, Gantz, Hansen, Kundinger, Ledvina, Nelson, Perock, Mayor Boyd 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of the Minutes A. Approval of the minutes of the February 3, 2026 Common Council meeting. Motion Carpenter second Ledvina APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] 5. Presentations/Awards A. Presentation by Brown County on the final proposed aesthetics for the Southern bridge and GV-15 retaining walls. 6. Public Comments Comments made during the public comment period shall pertain only to matters under the jurisdiction of the Common Council. §6-3(f) DPMC 7. New Business A. Nuisance abatement appeal by Rachael Carriveau. City Attorney Joanne Bungert reviewed the hearing procedure and the City ordinance definition of chronic nuisance; she explained that the appellant is seeking to appeal that determination. Officer Joe Johnson was sworn in and testified. Motion Boyd second Ledvina to grant an additional five minutes for testimony. [UNANIMOUS] Police Chief Jeremy Muraski was sworn in and provided testimony. Motion Boyd second Gantz to grant an additional five minutes of testimony. [UNANIMOUS] Attorney Bungert noted that the appellant will be granted 20 minutes as well to present evidence. Appellant Rachael Carriveau was sworn in and testified. Motion Boyd second Kundinger to enter into closed session at 8:42 PM. [UNANIMOUS BY ROLL CALL VOTE] Motion Boyd second Nelson to return to regular order at 9:22 PM. [UNANIMOUS BY ROLL CALL VOTE] Motion Boyd second Nelson to deny the appeal. APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Mayor Boyd read the findings of fact for the record. Motion Boyd second Perock to adopt the findings and conclusions. APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] B. Recommendation from the Finance-Personnel Committee to approve Forte for merchant services using the service fee model for the Beer Gardens and pools. Motion Nelson second Eserkaln APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] C. Recommendation from the Board of Public Works on award of Contract 25-04 American Boulevard Utility Extension in the amount of $1,086,000.00. Motion Carpenter second Hansen APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] D. Recommendation from the Board of Public Works on award of Contract 26-03 Sewer Lining in the amount of $339,997.00. Motion Hansen second Ledvina APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] E. Recommendation from the Board of Public Works on award of Contract 26-05 Sidewalk and Curb Repairs in the amount of $395,215.00. Motion Ledvina second Nelson APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] F. Recommendation from the Board of Public Works on award of Contract 26-13 Crackfilling in the amount of $91,850.00. Motion Boyd second Carpenter APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] G. Recommendation from the Board of Public Works on award of Contract 26-15 Sewer Televising in the amount of $38,958.00. Motion Hansen second Carpenter APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] H. Recommendation from the Board of Public Works to approve a declining rate structure for water volume charges related to the Public Service Commission Rate Case. Motion Boyd second Carpenter APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] I. Recommendation from the License Committee on an application for a Reserve Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage/"Class B" Intoxicating Liquor License for Foxxy's Sports Pub & Grub LLC (DBA Foxxy's Sports Pub & Grub), 419 Main Av. Agent: Timothy Czarneski, Denmark WI. Application withdrawn. Motion Boyd second Perock to receive and place on file APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] J. For consideration and possible action to enter into an agreement pursuant to Wis. Stat. 755.04 with the Honorable Gregg Schreiber to act as a temporary Municipal Judge appointed pursuant to Wis. Stat. 800.06(1), for a salary rate of $225.00 per service date, subject to final review and approval by the City Attorney. Motion Ledvina second Gantz APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] 8. Old Business A. Consideration and possible action related to the De Pere Ice Arena facility improvements and operations. Motion Boyd second Ledvina to approve the “Stay the Course +1” option APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] 9. Resolutions Motion Boyd second Nelson to suspend the rules for items 9A-E. [UNANIMOUS] A. Resolution #26-06 Establishing Tax Equivalent Payable to the City by the De Pere Water Utility. B. Resolution #26-07 Approving Revised State/Municipal Financial Agreement (SMFA) (I-41, Southbridge Road Interchange). C. Resolution #26-08 Authorizing Installment Payments for 2026 Sidewalk Repair or Replacement Expenses in Excess of $1,000 Ordered Under Wis. Stats. § 66.0907. D. Resolution #26-09 Authorizing Contractor Agreement with Badger Concrete Lifting, LLC (Project #26-19 Mudjacking - Curb & Gutter and Sidewalk). E. Resolution #26-10 Authorizing Standard Agreement for Professional Services with Allyson Brunette Consulting LLC (Sustainability Commission Green Tier Legacy Community Scoresheet). Motion Boyd second Ledvina to adopt Resolutions 9A-E. ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] F. Resolution #26-11 Rescinding Property Taxes and Approval to pay net taxes utilizing Unassigned Reserves (Parcel Nos. ED-6 and WD-478-1). Motion Nelson second Ledvina ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] G. Resolution #26-12 Authorizing Agreement for Professional Services with The Archer Company, LLC (Classification and Compensation Study). Motion Boyd second Nelson ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] H. Resolution #26-13 Authorizing Agreement for Contractor Services with Dark Horse Deconstruction LLC (Demolition - 126 South Broadway Street). Motion Boyd second Carpenter ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] 10. Ordinances Mayor Boyd moved, seconded by Alderperson Ledvina to suspend the rules for items 10A-D. [UNANIMOUS] A. Ordinance #26-05 Amending Chapter 150 of the De Pere Municipal Code Regarding Traffic Recommendations. B. Ordinance #26-06 Amending Chapters 3, 6, 10, 13 & 74 and Sections 22-8 & 30-6 of the De Pere Municipal Code. C. Ordinance #26-07 Amending De Pere Municipal Code Section 3-2 - Elective officials; terms; primary elections. D. Ordinance #26-08 Amending De Pere Municipal Code Chapter 106 - Licenses and Permits. Motion Boyd second Ledvina to adopt items 10A-D ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] 11. Future Agenda Items 12. Adjournment. Motion Boyd second Nelson to adjourn the meeting at 10:02PM. [UNANIMOUS] Respectfully submitted, City Clerk Carey Danen Publish 03.20.26 WNAXLP
