On the agenda: Two Rivers minutes — Data Center (Oct 5)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, October 05, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall, 3rd Floor
1717 E. Park Street, Two Rivers, WI 54241

MINUTES
1.

CALL TO ORDER
The Council President called to order 6:05 PM.

2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.

ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK
Councilmembers: Mark Bittner, Doug Brandt, Katherine Dahlke, Shannon Derby, Bill LeClair, Darla
LeClair, Tim Petri, Scott Stechmesser, Adam Wachowski
ALSO PRESENT: Dave Dassey, IT Manager; Mike Mathis, Parks & Recreation Director; Sean
Griffin, City Attorney (via phone); and Ben Meinnert, Acting City Manager

4.

CONSIDERATION OF ANY COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS
MEETING FROM A REMOTE LOCATION

5.

INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC
Limited to 3 minutes per person - Resident addresses are requested but are not required to be
given
Connie Denor: Spoke against Flock, stating the information is stored in Data Centers and Mishicot
and Two Creeks Farmers were approached by Data Centers to build them on their land. Many
cities stopped using Flock and Two Rivers should follow.
Janice Van Drisse – Spoke in favor of Flock. In this months issue of Readers’ Digest, fluoride does
not have to do with intellectual issues or lowering IQ.

6.

COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Letters and other communications from residents
Councilmember Wachowski – several members received the packet from Mr. Heller and received
communications about the incident over the weekend
Councilmember Derby – received a letter about fleas in the grass being caused by squirrels

7.

COUNCIL REPORTS FROM BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
Councilmember Wachowski reported on the Personnel and Finance Committee stating the last
meeting they discussed the general budget and predictions for 2027. The next meeting is this
Thursday at 6:00 PM.
Councilmember Bittner reported on the Committee on Aging stating activities are strong and they
have a very active group. He also reported on the Finance and Personnel Committee inviting the
public to come give input on the budget process. The next meeting is Thursday at 6:00 PM at City
Hall.
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8.

CONSENT AGENDA
These titles will be read by the Council President and approved by a single Voice Vote. Any item
may be pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion and separate vote by any City Council
member.
A. 26-171 Presentation of Minutes
1. City Council Regular Meeting, September 21, 2026
B. 26-172 Minutes of Meetings
1. Explore Two Rivers Board of Directors, August 13, 2026
2. Committee on Aging, September 14, 2026
C. 26-173 Applications and Petitions
1. Application for Temporary Class "B" Beer/"Class B" Wine License for Two Rivers Main
Street for Fall Wine and Beer Walk on Friday, October 23, 2026, 5:00 PM-8:30 PM, in
downtown Two Rivers.
D. 26-174 Proclamation Declaring the Week of October 4th-10th, 2026 as Public Power
Week
RECOMMENDED ACTION FOR CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Motion carried with a voice vote.
Motion made by Dahlke, seconded by B. LeClair
Voting Yea: Bittner, Brandt, Dahlke, Derby, B. LeClair, D. LeClair, Petri, Stechmesser,
Wachowski

9.

CITY COUNCIL - FORMAL ITEMS
A. 26-175 Authorizing Resolution for Urban Forestry Grant and Urban Forestry
Catastrophic Storm Grant Programs
Summary: The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a $25,000 Wisconsin DNR Urban
Forestry Grant to help Two Rivers grow, plant and care for trees. The project would improve the
City’s gravel bed nursery, start an acorn-growing program with local schools, support a forestry
youth apprentice. It would also fund priority ash tree removals and hazardous-tree pruning. The
grant requires a $25,000 local match, which the City plans to provide through its annual tree
removal and pruning budget. Council approval of the resolution will authorize the City to apply
for the grant.
Recommended Action:
Motion to waive reading and adopt the resolution
Motion carried with a roll call vote.
Motion made by Brandt, seconded by D. LeClair
Voting Yea: Bittner, Brandt, Dahlke, Derby, B. Leclair, D. LeClair, Petri, Stechmesser,
Wachowski
B. 26-176 An Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Section 9-9-3 of the Municipal Code of
the City of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Regarding Sex Offender Residency Restrictions, to
Replace the Citywide Residency Prohibition with a 1,000-foot Protected-location
Restriction
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Summary: Council will consider an amendment to the City’s sex offender residency ordinance
to strengthen its legal enforceability while maintaining significant protections for children and the
community. This will provide the City a more legally defensible way to maintain strong publicsafety protections.
Based on a recent legal review, the proposed amendment would replace the City’s existing
residency provisions with a geographically based restriction prohibiting covered sex offenders
from establishing a residence within 1,000 feet of designated protected locations, including
schools, day care facilities, public libraries, public parks and playgrounds, and places of worship.
The proposed amendment is intended to preserve strong local public-safety protections while
bringing the City’s ordinance into closer alignment with Wisconsin case law and reducing the
risk of a successful legal challenge.
Recommended Action:
Motion to waive reading and adopt the ordinance
Motion made by D. LeClair, seconded by B. LeClair to waive reading and adopt the ordinance.
During Council discussion, many questions and concerns were raised along with the
exemptions in the ordinance. When asking the Attorney, additional concerns were raised.
D. LeClair amended her motion to table the ordinance to October 19, 2026 Council Meeting,
the motion was seconded by B. LeClair.
Motion carried with a roll call vote.
Voting Yea: Bittner, Brandt, Dahlke, Derby, B. LeClair, D. LeClair, Petri, Stechmesser,
Wachowski
10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
11. FOR INFORMATION ONLY
- City Council Regular Meeting, Monday, October 19, 2026, 6:00 PM
- City Council Work Session, Monday, October 26, 2026, 6:00 PM
Upcoming Events
- Fall Book Sale, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Oct 8, 9, 10, 2026, at Lester Public Library
- Applefest, Saturday, October 10, 2026, 8:00AM-3:00PM, at Central Park West
- Senior Center Health & Information Fair, Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:00AM-11:00AM,
in the J.E. Hamilton Community House gymnasium
- Fall Wine and Beer Walk, Friday, October 23, 2026, 5:00PM-8:30PM, downtown Two Rivers
- Downtown Trick-or-Treat, Saturday, October 24, 2026, 11:00AM-2:00PM, downtown Two
Rivers
- Zombie Zoom 5K, Saturday, October 31, 2026, 9:00AM, starting in Central Park East
- Community Trick-or-Treat, Saturday, October 31, 2026, 4:30PM-7:00PM, Two Rivers
12. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes of this meeting and adjourn this meeting at 6:45
PM.
Motion carried with a voice vote.
Motion made by Wachowski, seconded by Derby
Voting Yea: Bittner, Brandt, Dahlke, Derby, B. LeClair, D. LeClair, Petri, Stechmesser, Wachowski

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Respectfully submitted,
Amanda Baryenbruch
City Clerk

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