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Common Council February 11, 2025 Page 1
CITY OF OCONTO FALLS
COMMON COUNCIL
MEETING
Council Chambers – Municipal Building
500 N. Chestnut Avenue - Oconto Falls, WI. 54154
FEBRUARY 11, 2025 – 6:00 pm
MINUTES
1. Meeting called to order at 6:00pm by Mayor Clint Braun
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Cal l Present: Aldermen: Marty Coopman, Jeff M cDonald, Tim Holman , Mathew
McDermid, Ashley Bahrke, Devin Wirtz
Also Present: Mayor Clint Braun, Administrator Peter Wills, Deputy Clerk Jenny Friedman,
Street Superintendent Wally Remic, Warren Bluhm with Time Herald, Utility Manager Greg
Kuhn, Fire Chief Tim Magnin, Michelle Tester, Dana Remien with Accurate-Assessors, Bart
Schindel, Keaton Schultz, Christos Anastasious, James Kardoskee, Bon Arthurs, Carrie Hill,
William Tester,
4. Approval of Minutes - Common Council 01.14.2025
MOTION: Holman/McDonald
Motion to approve the minutes as presented for the Common Council 01.14.2025.
Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED
5. Treasurer’s Report-December
MOTION: Wirtz/Coopman
Motion to approve the Treasure’s report for December as presented and placed on file as
presented.
Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED
6. Bills Payable – January
MOTION: McDermid/Bahrke
Motion to approve the Bills Payable as presented for January and place on file.
Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED
7. Reports: Written reports submitted
✓ Administrator Report
✓ Police Department Report
✓ Municipal Court Report
✓ Fire Department Report
✓ Street Department Report
✓ Street Superintendent
✓ Building Inspector Report
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✓ Library Report
MOTION: Wirtz/Bahrke
Motion to place reports as presented on file.
Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED
8. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL - Citizen in-put will
be limited to 3 minutes.
Carrie Hill gave an update on behalf of New Cap and their application for the Proposed US
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) was denied.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
9. Committee Reports
Board of Review N/A
Emergency Management Committee Report-N/A
Finance Committee N/A
Joint Review Board N/A
Library Board- N/A
Main Street Committee Report N/A
Park & Recreation Committee Report-N/A
Personnel Committee Report 02.04.25
Planning Commission Report 02.04.25
Ordinance Commission N/A
Utility Commission Report 01.20.25
MOTION: Bahrke/ Holman
Motion to place reports on file.
Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED
Old Business:
10. WI DOA NEIGHBORHOOD INVESTMENT GRANT- FIRE STATION PROJECT
UPDATE
Fire Chief Tim Magnin has the grant paperwork finished and is waiting on the
Department of Administration for final action.
No Action Taken
11. Columbia Street Reconstruction Project Updates
The Columbia Street Reconstruction Project is going to be completed from March 2025 through
December 2025. Target trees are removed. Letters to citizens were mailed out on January
15,2025 to update the citizens of the construction. On the Oconto Falls Municipal Utility website
at https://www.ofmu.org/ there is a detour map also for people to view before the construction
starts. The school has also sent out notifications to family about the upcoming construction and
detour.
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No Action Taken
12. 2025 Citywide Property Revaluation
The last market update for the city of Oconto Falls was in 2018. Dana Remien-Accurate
Assessors explained that the city will be going through an Interim Market Update (IMU)
this year. There will be notices posted and mailed out for the city residents. The timeline
right now is to send notices out around July 11th and Open Book starts on July 30th. Board
of Review is September 4,2025. Questions that were asked;
❖ Are properties going to be visited and will you go into the house? - Yes, and city
residents can deny the assessor to come in the house.
❖ What is the deadline for the field visits to be done? - End of March.
❖ Do building permits trigger inspections? -Yes, but all properties need to be visited.
❖ Will home owners get a copy of new assessments on their property? – Yes
❖ How will city residents know about everything happening and where are you posting
the information? – Property owners will receive mailed letters and there will be
postings on the city website, in lobby of city hall and the library, Piggly Wiggly will
have some notices.
❖ Will there be enough time for residents to talk with assessors? – Residents will be
able to call or email assessor. That information will be listed on the letters sent out.
There will also be two open books for people to attend. Walk ins will be taken but an
appointment is highly recommended.
NO ACTION TAKEN
13. PLANNING COMISSION MEETING ITEMS
A. McDermid Park & Allen Purucco, Certified Survey Map
Park Allen Perucco has maintained small section of city land since he purchased his
property in 1982 adjacent to this city land. He has asked if he can purchase the land from
the city. The City agreed to the purchase with Allen Perucco to pay cost of survey and
closing cost of sale.
MOTION: Wirtz/Bahrke
Motion to approve Certified Survey Map for McDermid Park and Purucco.
Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED
B. Derek Konop, merge two lots, 344 S Franklin St, Certified Survey Map
Derek Konop would like to combine his two lots. This lot change does work within the
city ordinances.
MOTION: Wirtz/Coopman
Motion to approve Derek Konop, merge two lots, 344 S Franklin St, Certified Survey
Map.
Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED
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C. Application for Zoning Variance Rapid Housing LLC 249 Birch Ave
Rapid Housing LLC would like the zoning variance for to place two more homes on open
sites. Questions that were brought up;
❖ Are the lots big enough? Yes, the houses will be made to fit on the lot.
❖ In the past has the lots had houses on them? Yes
❖ Was the city’s lawyer asked about this request? - No
William Tester had addressed the council with concerns on accepting the zoning variance.
Concerns were;
▪ For a standard variance the property owner has to present an unnecessary
hardship to council of why the variance should happen. At this time there
doesn’t seem to be any unnecessary hardship.
▪ If a trailer was placed in the position, it would be roughly 19.5 feet away
from the snowmobile trail. This is because the snowmobilers ride in the
right away of the road. Feels this would be an unsafe situation.
▪ The proposed new lot in would not meet the setbacks for front and back
yard for the city ordinance.
MOTION: Wirtz/ Bahrke
Motion to recommend the City Administrator to seek council from the City Attorney
on the Zoning Variance Rapid Housing LLC 249 Birch Ave.
Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED
Alderman Coopman abstained from vote
D. Bay Lake Regional Plan Commission proposal to update City’s Comprehensive Plan
The city is looking to update its Comprehensive Plan. The last Comprehensive Plan was
updated in 2008. The city ordinance will also need to be updated to go with the
Comprehensive Plan. If the Comprehensive Plan is updated that benefit the city if it was
going to work on capital projects and WEDA program. Questions on this were as
follows;
❖ How does this benefit the City? There are three key ways for this to benefit the
city. The ways are;
➢ If a building owner has a building greater than seventy years old and has
not been significantly remodeled in the last twenty years owner may
qualify for a up to twenty-thousand-dollar low interest loans to remodel
the rooms.
➢ If there is a church or commercial building that could be remodeled into
residential that owner may qualify for a low interest loan.
➢ There could be assistance for programs like NEWCAP and other
programs that would do low to moderate housing they would assist with.
❖ What is your time line with this to finish? – About eighteen months.
❖ Are these benefits only if the city has comprehensive plan in place? yes
MOTION: McDermid/ Wirtz
Motion to approve the Bay Lake Regional Plan Commission proposal to update City’s
Comprehensive Plan.
Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED
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14. Oconto Falls School District & City of Oconto Falls Memorial Field Agreement 2025
The Oconto Falls School District and City are in need of updating their Memorial Field
Agreement in 2025.
MOTION: Bahrke/ Holman
Motion to amend the Memorial Field agreement by removing all Oconto Falls Softball Field
terms and conditions then proceed to approve the 2025 Memorial Field MOU.
Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED
15. Restrict Truck Traffic on Market Street
Street Superintendent Wally Remic brought forth concerns from citizen that there are semi-
trucks going down this road and have run on his yard in the past and road is not suited for
the semi-trucks. Street Department did place some small post markers on citizens yard to
help prevent semi drivers from driving on their yard.
MOTION: McDermid/Wirtz
Motion to send Restrict Truck Traffic on Market Street to the Ordinance Committee.
Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED
16. Temporary Class B Alcohol Permit Friends of Fire Station hosting Spaghetti Banquet on
March 15,2025.
MOTION: Wirtz/Holman
Motion to approve the Temporary Class B Alcohol Permit Friends of Fire Station hosting
Spaghetti Banquet on March 15,2025.
Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED
17. Two-year Operators license approval for Mathew McDermid
MOTION: Wirtz/Holman
Motion to approve the two-year operator’s license for Mathew McDermid.
Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED
Alderman McDermid abstained from vote.
18. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING ITEMS
A. City 2025-2026 Work Plan
City administrator gave an update on what was going on in City Hall with the
departments.
NO ACTION TAKEN
B. Manager’s PTO in lieu of comp time
The department head managers do not receive compensation time or overtime when
working past forty hours a week.
MOTION: McDermid/Bahrke
Motion to approve eighty hours of manager time off (PTO) in lieu Compensatory time for
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City Administrator, Police Chief, Fire Department Chief, Street Superintendent, Utility
Manager.
ROW CALL: McDermid-aye, Bahrke-aye, Holman-aye, McDonald-aye, Wirtz-aye,
Coopman-aye– MOTION CARRIED
19. UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING ITEMS
A. MSA Task Order #7 2025 Clean Water Fund & Safe Drinking Water Application
MOTION: Bahrke/Holman
Motion to approve MSA Task Order #7 2025 Clean Water Fund &Safe Drinking Water
Application as presented.
Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED
B. WI DNR EPA Lead and Copper Rule Revision (LCRR)Violation Reporting
Kuhn informed the Commission that the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources sent a violation email to City Administrator Wills. In October, 2024,
utilities were required to submit all service line materials on the street and property
side. OFMU signed up for a free service provided by the DNR through Jacobs Group.
Jacobs Group was supposed to gather the information and create/fill out a spreadsheet
for OFMU. When the spreadsheet was returned to OFMU, roughly 200 service lines
were identified, and the remaining were left as unknown types. This was not
acceptable; OFMU staff reviewed the spreadsheet and submitted it to the DNR on
October 16, 2024. Staff did not fill out one section of the spreadsheet where if a
service line was unknown, a description needed to be entered stating the service line
was unknown. Since this omission put the utility in violation, OFMU had to send out
notices to all customers making them aware of the violation. Notices were sent out
with the February 2025 bills. The Utility is working on correcting the spreadsheet and
will be resubmitting to the DNR so that we can be removed from violation. An
updated letter will be sent to customers to let them know we are out of violation when
the DNR removes the violation.
NO ACTION TAKEN
C. Hiring Water Operator/Assistant Wastewater Operator
Utility Manager Greg Kuhn was going to present to the council and Utility
Commission in 2026 to hire a Water Operator/Assistant Wastewater Operator. The
Oconto Falls Municipal Utilities is currently working on a substation and Columbia
Street project along with receiving WI DNR EPA Lead and Copper Rule Revision
(LCRR)Violation. This has made the need for a Wastewater Operator even more
important and urgent to hire now for the Water Operator/Assistant Wastewater
Operator.
MOTION: Bahrke/Coopman
Motion to post and hire for a Water Operator/Assistant Wastewater Operator.
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Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED
20. The Committee may go into closed session to discuss matters of employment, promotion,
compensation, or performance evaluation data of public employees pursuant to 19.85 (1)(C)
Wis. Stats.
A. Re: Contract Negotiation
MOTION: McDermid/McDonald
Motion to go into closed session at 7:47pm.
Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED
Those remaining in close session were Mathew McDermid, Jeff McDonald, Marty Coopman,
Ashley Bahrke, Tim Holman, Devin Wirtz, Mayor Clint Braun, City Administrator Peter Wills,
Deputy Clerk Jenny Friedman.
21. The Committee will return to open session and may take action on matters discussed in
closed session.
A. Re: Contraction Negotiation
MOTION: McDermid/Wirtz
Motion to go into open session at 7:57pm.
Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Bahrke/Coopman
Motion to approve the Police Chiefs contract negotiations as amended.
Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED
22. Adjournment
Mayor Clint Braun asked if there was any further business before the meeting is adjourned.
Having no further business, he declared the meeting adjourned at 7:58 pm.
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City Administrator Peter Wills
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To: Mayor & City Council
From: Peter A. Wills, City Administrator
Date: March 2025
Re: Administrator’s Report
Projects/Grants:
Columbia St Reconstruction Project
Columbia Street Project Construction Kickoff meeting was held February 18th with MSA
Consultants, Columbia Street contractors, utilities and state agencies. Construction
work on Columbia Street is expected to start March 17th. Detour maps have been
provided to the school district, Library, posted at City Hall and on Facebook.
City Hall Technology Upgrades -The City Hall cameras, key card access have been
installed and activated. The whiteboard is installed and will be ready to use at meetings.
Cameras at the other buildings will continue being upgraded through March and April.
Marketing- The Mayor is in a promotional video for the NFL draft done by TEDCOR
promoting Oconto County proximity to Green Bay as a place to shop, stay and play. The
video is on Facebook and TEDCOR’s site.
Commercial Development-The Mayor and me met with developers for residential and
apartment units. Reviewed potential development sites, the developers are working with
their engineering consultants on the cost of infrastructure and will look to bring back a
proposal to the City.
2024 Audit-Kerber Rose Audit of the City and Municipal Utilities is underway. The
Auditors were on site in January to begin the review and will continue through May
2025.
Ordinance Committee-
Ordinance 25-001 to amend Downtown Commercial District (C-1) Zoning update to
approve upper floor housing, single and multifamily homes and apartments.
Additionally, the amendment will remove parking restrictions that would be prohibitive of
being able to rebuild existing businesses in the same footprint.
CITY OF OCONTO FALLS
500 NORTH CHESTNUT PO BOX 70
OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154-0070
PHONE: 920-846-4505
FAX: 920-846-4516
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Ordinance 25-002 Amend Ch 455-49 Utility Cross Connection Inspections for
commercial Properties.
Ordinance 25-003 Designation of Michael McDermid Family Park for the southern area
of the retention pond between Van Buren and Cherry Street.
CITY OF OCONTO FALLS
STREET DEPT. REPORT
February 2025
* Parks
Keeping the parking lot at East Side beach open for access to the river.
Maintained the ice rink.
Plowed and pushed banks back at the Ski Tow.
*Streets
Columbia Street Tree removal
Continued GIS Mapping of storm sewers and catch basins and manhole locations
Continued GIS Mapping of terrasse and park trees
Pretreated with brine prior to snow and ice events
Plowed and or salted 6 winter events
Took delivery of 75 tons of salt (200-tons of our 300-ton pre buy has been accepted)
Cold patch pot holes that opened up from winter maintenance
*Building Maintenance
Completed monthly fire extinguisher inspections of the street department
buildings and vehicles.
Passed AECOM Salt Shed Inspection for the 2025 Year.
*Street Dept Equipment
Performed yearly maintenance on the Fire trucks along with replacing some broken items
on various units.
Performed Preventative Maintenance on Squad cars.
Tracked down electrical draw on new squad car.
*Personnel
Completed Blood Borne Pathogen Training (Crew)
Completed PPE and Safety Training (Crew)
Basic Management for Public Works Supervisors UW Madison (Wally, Brad)
Street Superintendent Wally Remic
Oconto Falls Community Library
251 North Main Street
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
920-846-2673
Monthly Report
March 2025
2024 state and federal tax forms are inside the main library to the right. lf we don't have
the form you need, staff can print it for you. There are no charges for any tax forms.
Regular Programs:
. Playgroup - Mondays at 10:30 AM
. Storytime - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
. Craft and book visits to Meadowlands (3,d Tuesday of the month)
. Sewing classes w/ Lori Harrison (call for April availability)
. St. Anthony's 4K Storytime every other Monday
. Monthly Storytime with craft at Encompass Child Care
Monster Jam Reading Challenge:
. Kids aged 2-12: pick up a slip from the library, read 5 books, bring slip back to be
stamped. Once completed, slip can be redeemed for FREE Kid's ticket to
Monster Jam (March 21-23) at Resch Center in Green Bay. (Must purchase adult
ticket to redeem free kid's ticket.) See staff at circ desk!
Upcoming Programs:
Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt, provided by the Girl Scouts
Family Game Night with Gnome Games: Wed., March 19th from 4:00 - 7:00 PM.
Gnome Games will have different board games set up throughout library for
families to try. Snacks will be served: enter to win a prize basket. Vote for your
favorite game and it may get added to the library collection!
Sth Grade Field trip (OFES and Abrams), week of March 24th
5K All Arts Day Lesson/Activity (OFES) - Friday, April 4th
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Oconto Falls Community Library Board Meeting
251 N. Main St., Oconto Falls, WI 54154
Minutes
February 26th, 2025
1. Meeting called to order at 12:30 PM.
2. Roll Call – Present: Tracy Merges, Larry Kindel, Dean Hess, Judy Kostreva, Rachel
Pascoe (Director), Ashley Bahrke and Sue Mogged. Absent: Mary Beth Rice.
3. Election of Officers: Ashley Bahrke moved to reelect Tracy Merges as President and
Larry Kindel as Vice President: seconded by Dean Hess, election approved.
4. Motion made by Ashley Bahrke and seconded by Judy Kostreva to approve the
November 1st minutes, motion carried.
5. Motion made by Larry Kindel and seconded by Sue Mogged to approve the financial
report, motion carried.
6. Director Pascoe gave a report on programming, grants and partnerships, staff
development and library building.
7. Old Business – none.
8. New Business
a. Motion made by Ashley Bahrke, seconded by Dean Hess to approve the 2024 Annual
Report, motion carried.
b. Motion made by Ashley Bahrke, seconded by Larry Kindel to approve amendments
to the Material Reconsideration Policy, with added amendments to be examined at
next meeting, motion carried.
a. Note that Sue Mogged left the meeting at 1:55 PM.
c. Motion made by Dean Hess, seconded by Judy Kostreva to approve the NFLS Youth
Services Grant Application, motion carried.
d. Motion made by Ashley Bahrke, seconded by Judy Kostreva to approve the NFLS
Library Services Grant, motion carried.
9. Announcements and Correspondence –none.
10. Motion made by Ashley Bahrke and seconded by Judy Kostreva to adjourn: motion
carried, meeting adjourned at 2:10 PM.
Next meeting set for Wednesday, April 16th at 12:30 PM.
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Main Street Committee February 19, 2025
CITY OF OCONTO FALLS
MAIN STREET COMMITTEE MEETING
Council Chambers – Municipal Building
500 N. Chestnut Avenue
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2025 – 8:00 AM
MINUTES
City Administrator Wills called the meeting to order at 8:00 am.
1. Roll Call
Present: Peter Wills – City Administrator
Peter Bruesch – Coachlight Inn
Jayme Sellen –TEDCOR,
Ashley Bahrke – City Alderman
Stephanie Holman-Senn Hometown Insurance
Also Present: Mayor Clint Braun, Deputy Clerk Jenny Friedman, Building Inspector Jane
Meissner, Utility Manager Greg Kuhn, Wally Remic Street Superintendent, Christine
Grzelak, Mary Davis, Keith Davis
Absent: Danielle Kline-Oconto Falls Chamber, Melanie Rice – The Flower Shoppe,
Chairman Barb Salscheider – Salscheider’s Antique Bar
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION/ACTION ON THE
FOLLOWING:
2. Approval of Main Street Committee Minutes- 12-18-2024
Motion: Bahrke/Holman
Motion to approve Main Street Committee Minutes-12-18-2024 with amended changes.
Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Bahrke/Holman
Motion to change the sequence of the agenda to bring agenda item number five Christine
Grzelak Main Street Committee application to under item number two.
Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED
3. Christine Grzelak Main Street Committee application
Christine Grzelak has placed an application to join the Main Street Committee. Mrs.
Grzelak is currently on the Park and Recreational Committee and the Oconto Falls
Chamber. Danielle Kline has resigned from her spot on the Main Street Committee. If
Mrs. Grzelak application is accepted then Mrs. Grzelak would represent the Oconto Falls
Chamber on the Main Street Committee.
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MOTION: Bahrke/Holman
Motion to accept Danielle Kline Resignation from the Main Street Committee and accept
the application for Christine Grzelak to join the Main Street Committee.
Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED
Old Business
4. Downtown Zoning Ordinances
A. Ordinance Enforcement-Zoning & Building Conditions
Building Inspector Meissner gave an update on the properties that have reviewed
and the findings for any violations. The process of what happens if there are any
violations found were gone through with Main Street Committee. Building
Inspector Meissner also went over some of the permits that were taken out for
Main Street. Fire Chief Magnin has completed all of his inspections for Main
Street and provided a list for the Main Street Committee.
NO ACTION TAKEN
B. §Amending 480-8. General Commercial District (C-1)
i. Residential Units above First Floor
ii. Existing Single family
iii. Existing Two Family, Including Duplex, above first floor
iv. Existing Two and Three Family Units, above first floor
v. Multifamily up to four units per building
vi. Eliminate parking requirements
There are some changes that need to be updated on ordinance Chapter 480-8
General Commercial Distancing (C-1) to better suet the City of Oconto Falls.
There is a section in the current ordinance that is duplicated and will need to be
fixed by removing it along with removing the proposed following in section C;
➢ (15) Golf courses open to the public.
➢ (19) Amusement parks
➢ (20) Travel trailer parks in accordance with Chapter 335 of the City Code.
The listed below is the proposed amendments to be added to section B of Chapter
480-8 General Commercial Distancing (C-1) ordinance;
• (16) Apartments above the first floor of commercial use. Minimum 600 square
footage.
• (17) Residential space in the rear of commercial space, non-street facing.
Minimum 600 square
footage.
• (18) Existing one family detached dwellings.
• (19) Two-family buildings (includes duplexes) and multifamily buildings.
• (20) Two-unit and three-unit apartments, above first floor.
• (21) Multifamily residential building (four (4) or more units per structure)
MOTION: Holman/ Senn
Motion to recommend the amendments to Amending 480-8. General Commercial
District (C-1) to Common Council.
Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED
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5. WEDC Connect Communities
A. WEDC Connect Communities Resources
City Administrator presented the committee with information on upcoming Connecting
Entrepreneurial Community Conference that any committee member can attend and
encourage to attend. Some of the Main Street Committee have participated in some
online meetings already.
NO ACTION TAKEN
New Business
6. Downtown Design Review Application
A. Keith & Mary Davis
Keith and Mary Davis have submitted a Downtown Design Review Application to the
Main Street Committee for their 145 N. Main St property to open Beachside Frozen
Custard and Grill. Beachside Frozen Custard and Grill will be looking to sell butter
burgers, chili, custard and outdoor gifts. There will be a walk-up window and a patio
for customers. The entrance and bathrooms will be ADA compliant. Predicting to
open on May first of this year.
MOTION: Bahrke/Holman
Motion to approve and recommend the Downtown Design Review Application from
the Davis’s to Common Council for approval.
Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED
7. Next meeting -April 16, 2025 8am
NO ACTION TAKEN
8. Adjournment
Having no further discussion, City Administrator declared the meeting adjourned at 9:08am.
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City Administrator Peter A. Wills
Notice was given to the public at least 24 hours prior to this open meeting - agenda was
forwarded to newspapers and any news media who have requested the same – agenda was posted
at City Hall, Oconto Falls Community Library, and on the city website at: cityofocontofalls.com
OCONTO FALLS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
WATER & LIGHT ⚫ SEWAGE DISPOSAL
MINUTES OF WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2025
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of the Oconto Falls Municipal Utilities Commission was called to order in Council Chambers of the Oconto
Falls Municipal Building, 500 North Chestnut Avenue, Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, by President Kardoskee at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Schindel, Pytleski, Anastasopoulos, Coopman, and Kardoskee, present.
Also Present: Utility Manager Greg Kuhn , Customer Service Representative Beth Rank, and City Administrator Peter
Wills.
NEW BUSINESS
WATER/SEWER
2025 Clean Water Fund and Safe Drinking Water Application Services – MSA provided a follow up task order which
was needed to reapply to include the lift station. It was moved by Pytleski, seconded by Coopman to approve the task
order for MSA for the 2025 Clean Water Fund and Safe Drinking Water Application Services. Roll ca ll: Pytleski,
Coopman, Anastasopoulos, Schindel, and Kardoskee, voting aye. Motion carried.
WATER
LCRR Reporting Violation – Kuhn informed the Commission that the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources sent a violation email to City Administrator Wills. In October, 2024, utilities were required to submit all service
line materials on the street and property side. OFM U signed up for a free service provided by the DNR through Jacobs
Group. Jacobs Group was supposed to gather the information and create/fill out a spreadsheet for OFMU. When the
spreadsheet was returned to OFMU, roughly 200 service lines were identified, and the remaining were left as unknown
types. This was not acceptable; OFMU staff reviewed the spreadsheet and submitted it to the DNR on October 16, 2024.
Staff did not fill out one section of the spreadsheet where if a service line was unknown, a description needed to be entered
stating the service line was unknown. Since this omission put the utility in violation, OFMU had to send out notices to all
customers making them aware of the violation. Notices were sent out with the February 2025 bills. The Utility is working
on correcting the spreadsheet and will be resubmitting to the DNR so that we can be removed from violation. An updated
letter will be sent to customers to let them know we are out of violation when the DNR removes the violation.
Commission went out of order from the agenda
Water Operator Position Request – Kuhn has been looking at succession planning and believes the time to hire a water
operator is upon the utility. Kuhn’s original plan to suggest a water operator was going to be in 2026. This would allow
the new hire 2 years to get their water certification and 1 year of acclimation. It is become more apparent that fine details
are being missed and the water operator should be hired now. Pytleski asked for the utility to have an organizational chart.
Kuhn asked to amend the 2025 budget to hire a water operator. The budget impact lands on the electric utility because all
lineman wages will now be accounted in the electric utility, instead of a portion of their wages going to the water utility.
Coopman asked if hiring a water operator would affect the rate case. Kuhn stated it would but would not be a significant
impact. It was moved by Anastasopoulos, seconded by Schindel, to recommend to Council the hiring of a water operator
and to amend the budget to allow this. Roll call: Anastasopoulos, Schindel, Coopman, Pytleski, and Kardoskee, voting
aye. Motion carried.
Commission did not enter into closed session.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Beth Rank, Customer Service Representative
OCONTO FALLS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
WATER & LIGHT ⚫ SEWAGE DISPOSAL
MINUTES OF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2025
CALL TO ORDER:
The regular meeting of the Oconto Falls Municipal Utilities Commission was called to order in Council Chambers of the
Oconto Falls Municipal Building, 500 North Chestnut Avenue, Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, by President Kardoskee at 6:00
p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Schindel, Anastasopoulos, Pytleski, Coopman, and Kardoskee, present.
Also Present: Utility Manager Greg Kuhn, Customer Service Representative Beth Rank, City Administrator Peter Wills,
Mayor Clint Bruan, and Michelle Tester.
MINUTES:
President Kardoskee asked for any additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting on Monday, January 20,
2025. President Kardoskee declared the minutes of the regular meeting of Monday, January 20, 2025 accepted as
presented.
TREASURERS REPORTS: November and December 2024 (pre-audit)
The Treasurer’s Reports for November and December 2024 (pre -audit) as prepared by Deputy Treasurer Eve Wallace
were placed on file for future audit.
BILLS:
It was moved by Coopman, seconded by Pytleski, that an order be drawn authorizing payment of payroll vouchers 104328-
104343, accounts payable vouchers 027347-027384, and wire transfers 001857-001873. Roll call: Coopman, Pytleski,
Anastasopoulos, Schindel, and Kardoskee, voting aye. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS AND OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION: - None
CORRESPONDENCE/INFORMATION – None
MANAGERS REPORT:
Manager’s Report – Kuhn reviewed his written report. Kuhn added that there was a water main break last week and
water run notices were issued for the first wave of customers on Friday. The Lemorande Substation was put online on
Friday and another breaker went out. The hospit al informed the City that they no longer want to be the on call phone
number for the Utility. The on -call phone will now receive after hours phone calls. The lead service line inventory
spreadsheet was submitted to the DNR.
OLD BUSINESS
ELECTRIC
Update on Substation/Voltage Conversion/Engineering Services Agreement Addendum for Forster – MJ Electric
has been onsite and has dug footings for pads. Concrete pouring has been delayed until the cold spell of weather has
passed. The second payment request came in for the transformers. The delivery date is still on target for April. Kuhn is
looking into selling the old transformers. Kuhn will keep the lines of communication open and will provide an update at
a later date.
Interconnection Agreement with ATC – WPPI has reviewed the agreement between ATC and OFMU and recommends
that OFMU sign the agreement. It was moved by Anastasopoulos, seconded by Schindel, to approve the Interconnection
Agreement with ATC. Roll call: Anastasopoulos, Schindel, Coopman, Pytlesk i, and Kardoskee, voting aye. Motion
carried.
WATER
Water Operator Job Description – The revised water operator job description was presented to the Commission and
discussed. It was moved by Schindel, seconded by Coopman to approve the water operator job description with a revised
date of February 4, 2025. Roll call: Schindel, Coopman, Ana stasopoulos, Pytleski, and Kardoskee, voting aye. Motion
carried.
NEW BUSINESS
COMMON
10 Year Work Plan – Kuhn presented the Commission with a 10 year work plan. The dates are not set in stone but Kuhn
wanted to present a document with upcoming projects on it. Coopman asked about West Highland; Kuhn stated he will
add West Highland with a 2030 date. The WWTP debt will be paid off in 2031 and this will be a good time to look at
issuing new debt. Upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant were discussed; the scope of rebuilding the WWTP would
fall in the 10-20 year range. The 10 year work plan is not a concrete plan and will be revised and reviewed as necessary.
WATER
Update Ordinance 455 -49 Inspections on Cross Connections – A decision was made a few months ago to make
commercial properties pay for cross connections. The update to Ordinance 455 -49 gives the utility leverage to have a
firm, that the utility retains, perform cross connections for commercial properties who do not have the cross connection
done on their own. It was moved by Pytleski, seconded by Anastasopoulos, to recommend to the ordinance committee
the update to City Ordinance 455-49 – Inspections on Cross Connections. Roll call: Pytleski, Anastasopoulos, Coopman,
Schindel, and Kardoskee, voting aye. Motion carried.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Beth Rank, Customer Service Representative
CUSTOM METAL SPECIALISTS, LLC
333 NORTH MUNSERT AVENUE
OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154
PHONE 920-846-2670
FAX 920-846-2640
February 19, 2025
City of Oconto Falls
Attn: Wally Remic
Subject: Truck Bed Liner
Proposal # CMS-25079
Dear Wally;
We herewith propose to furnish, as specified below, all labor, material, equipment, and tools to perform the subject
for a FIRM PRICE as detailed below.
Our proposal is based on the following exceptions and/or clarifications.
1. Our proposal is based on a contract award on or before March 31, 2025.
2. Our proposal is based on working a normal 40-hour workweek: Monday through Friday, excluding
Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays.
3. Our proposal is based on furnishing the following:
A. Cutting out cracked plate liner area and replacing with new ¼” AR400 plate: $2,875.00
B. Cutting out old plate liner completely and replacing with new ¼” AR400 plate liner:
$7,550.00
4. Our proposal is based on excluding the following:
A. Paint.
5. Terms of payment: All invoices net 30 days.
6. Proposal does not include material surcharges at time of shipment.
7. Our proposal does not include sales tax. Should we be awarded a contract for this project, we ask that a
tax exemption certificate be forwarded to our office referencing this project.
8. Approximate delivery time to be 1-2 weeks after receipt of truck.
9. Please incorporate our proposal into the terms of all purchase orders.
We thank you for the opportunity to provide this proposal to you. Please contact me at (920) 846 -2670 if we can be
of service to you.
Sincerely,
CUSTOM METAL SPECIALISTS, LLC
Jim Ash
From: Brad Olsen
To: Peter Wills
Subject: Surplus Squad Info
Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:04:43 AM
This is the info for the 2020 Ford PI that will be going to surplus. I was thinking a minimum bid
price of $8,000.
Mileage 81004
Total Hours 9928
Idle Hours 6527
Sincerely,
Chief Brad Olsen
Chief Brad Olsen
Oconto Falls Police Department
500 N Chestnut Av
PO Box 70
Oconto Falls,WI 54154
(920) 846-4500 ext. 135
Street Dept Hoists Overview
Attached is the hoist info I collected. I did not get a screen shot of the final hoist sale, but
the amount it sold for was $11450. It was a twin to our hoist, in very similar condition. The
replacement 2 post I would like to get is $7288.00, local vendor was able to split online
pricing and include an additional adapter kit. Snap on was cheaper but would charge us
$1745 for install, not including electrical work
Quoted by: donaldg@challengerlifts.com Quote Number: 1305577189
Quote Contact: Marty Broderick Quote Date: 2025-01-24
Quote Contact Email: martin.d.broderick@snapon.com Budgetary Quote: No;
DP No Service Quoted by: Auto Service Aids
Lifts/Accessories
Lift/Accessory Color Qty Item Price (UOM Each)
CL10V3 Blue 1 6,071.69
TR07 Blue 1 7,337.17
Install/Service
Install/Service Charge Qty/Hours Sub-Total
Electrical
2 Post Install 1,744.19 1 1,744.19
4 Post Instal
Labor
Concrete Work
Lift Removal
Fork Lift Rental
Scissor Install
Inground Install
Receive-Deliver Lift
Hydraulic Oil
Epoxy Anchor
Air Hookup
Training
Other Misc
Total Lifts Parts Accessories 13,408.86
Services Total 1,744.19
Site Visit 0.00
Freight Total 607.16
Quote Total 15,760.21
Notes-Comments
This quote doesn't include any lift removal, decommissioning, air, electrical, or concrete work.
**Disclaimer: If a site visit is not completed, all install prices are estimates, and we assume that concrete, air, and electrical are all
sufficient for a lift install.
Unless otherwise stated, Electrical, Air Hookups, and Oil are Additional Charges. Excessive Shimming, Anchors, and/or grout required due
to floor variance are also additional.
SERVICE BA Y SPECIFICA TIONS
PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS WIDTH CONFIGURA TIONS
12’ minimumHEIGHT :
14’ recommendedWIDTH:
24’ recommendedDEPTH:
208-230v, 1pH, 30 AmpsPOWER:
challengerlifts.com | 800-648-5438
MODEL # CL10AV3
MODEL NUMBER CL10A V3 CL10A V3-2 CL10A V3-3
Description Standard 2’ Extensions 3’ Extensions
Lifting Capacity 10,000 lbs.
Lift Configuration Versymmetric
®
, 3-Stage Front & Rear
Rise Height 74/one.numr⁄/eight.dnom”
Height of Columns 11’ 2” or 11’ 8” 13’ 2” or 13’ 8” 14’ 2” or 14’ 8”
Max. Extended
Cylinder Height
11’ 11”
Adjustable Width
Overall
11’ 6/one.numr⁄/two.dnom” 12’ /one.numr⁄/two.dnom” 12’ 6/one.numr⁄/two.dnom”
Drive Thru Clearance (-12”) 100” (-6”) 106” (MAX) 112”
Floor to Overhead
Switch
10’ 8/one.numr⁄/two.dnom” or 11’ 2/one.numr⁄/two.dnom” 12’ 8/one.numr⁄/two.dnom” or 13’ 2/one.numr⁄/two.dnom” 13’ 8/one.numr⁄/two.dnom” or 14’ 2/one.numr⁄/two.dnom”
Front Arm Reach Min. 20” Max. 42”
Rear Arm Reach Min. 37/five.numr⁄/eight.dnom” Max. 60”
Screw Pad Height Min. 3/seven.numr⁄/eight.dnom” Max. 6/one.numr⁄/eight.dnom”
Inside Columns (-12”) 110” (-6”) 116” (MAX) 122”
Low Lock Height 12” Net Rise
Rise Time Standard: 38s QuickCycle™: 24s (est.)
Max. Load per Arm 2,500 lb.
ALI
®
Certified /uni2611
CL10A V3 LAUNCH 10K VERSYMMETRIC® ADJUSTABLE WIDTH 2-POST LIFT
SB.07-01-24 : CL10AV3
Overview:
We are pleased to announce a significant upgrade for the
CL10V3 – our Adjustable Width Feature. This enhancement
is part of our commitment to providing flexible and innovative
solutions to meet the ever-evolving needs of automotive shops.
Narrow: Space Constraints or Express Pads configuration
Universal: Cars, SUVs, Trucks, Most Electric Vehicles
Wide: Optimal for Cars, EVs and Luxury vehicles
*The CL10A can also be set at the current 11’ 10” width.
SERVICE BULLETIN
7-15-2024
To better serve our customers’ diverse lifting needs and the
growing demand for Electric Vehicle service, we’ve upgraded
our CL10V3. This new adjustable design ensures that our
entire CL Series can now accommodate a wider range of
vehicles, while providing your technicians with more space to
work efficiently. Add flexibility to your shop with the enhanced
width and height adjustability.
NARROW UNIVERSAL WIDE
CL10A-3 Max Width and Height
CL10A-3 6" Reduced Height without Reduced Width
CL10A-3 6" or 12" Reduced Width without Reduced Height
CL10A-3 6" Reduced Height with 6" or 12" Reduced Width
CL10A-0 and CL10A-2 ALL Widths and Heights
HOSE ROUTING DIAGRAMS
Lift Preparation:
1. With the column assemblies lying flat, remove cable and hose rolls from inside the columns and manually push
carriages up to gain access to sheave at base of column.
2. Remove hex bolt and sheave pin from sheave bracket, Fig. 2
3. Determine the sheave location on the lower bracket based on the overall height and width of lift at its chosen
configuration. See Fig. 3 below.
Overhead:
1. Before raising overhead into position install 4 (2 per column) hex flange bolts and nuts in middle hole of column
extension for temporary support of overhead. Lift overhead assembly up into position and install with 8 (4 per
column) 3/8-16 x 3/4” lg hex flange bolts and hex flange nuts per side as showin in Fig. 8.
For the max width position, the outer overhead holes will be used. For the (-6”) width, one set of outer overhead
holes and one set of inner overhead holes will be used. For the (-12”) width, the inner set of overhead holes will be
used.
This page features excerpts from the manual. Please refer to the installation and operation manual
for complete installation of the CL10AV3. Y ou can download the manual by scanning the QR Code.
This page features excerpts from the manual. Please refer to the installation and operation manual for complete installation of the CL10AV3.
MAX WIDTH
NARROWED (-6")
NARROWED (-12")
MAX WIDTH
NARROWED (-6")
NARROWED (-12")
LOWERED (-6")
MAX HEIGHT
WIDTH
SETTING
HEIGHT
SETTING
MAX WIDTH
NARROWED (-6")
NARROWED (-12")
MAX WIDTH
NARROWED (-6")
NARROWED (-12")
LOWERED (-6")
MAX HEIGHT
WIDTH
SETTING
HEIGHT
SETTING
MAX WIDTH
NARROWED (-6")
NARROWED (-12")
MAX WIDTH
NARROWED (-6")
NARROWED (-12")
LOWERED (-6")
MAX HEIGHT
WIDTH
SETTING
HEIGHT
SETTING
MAX WIDTH
NARROWED (-6")
NARROWED (-12")
MAX WIDTH
NARROWED (-6")
NARROWED (-12")
LOWERED (-6")
MAX HEIGHT
WIDTH
SETTING
HEIGHT
SETTING
Fig. 2 - Cable Routing Layout
Fig. 8 - Overhead Assembly Fig. 13c - Hose Routing, Overhead
Fig. 3 - Sheave Position in Lower Bracket
ADJUST ABLE WIDTH SET -UP
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Local Officials Meeting - MINUTES
Invitees (those in attendance are shown by the box being checked) :
Company Name Name
☒ Oconto County Highway Department Brandon Hytinen; Highway Commissioner
☒ City of Oconto Falls Clint Braun, Mayor
☒ City of Oconto Falls Peter Wills, City Administrator
☒ WDNR James Doperalski, DOT Liaison
☒ Mead & Hunt, Inc. Angie Kerrigan, PE; Project Manager
☒ Mead & Hunt, Inc. Kyla DeShaney, Roadway Engineer
☒ Mead & Hunt, Inc. Matt Buckli, PE; Structure Engineer
☒ Mead & Hunt, Inc. Guen Adams, Environmental Coordinator
☒ Oconto Falls Fire Department Tim Magnin, Fire Chief
☐ Oconto Falls Police Department Brad Olsen, Police Chief
☐ Oconto County Sheriff’s Office Todd Skarban, Sherrif
☐ Oconto Falls Area Ambulance Patrick Ahlgrim, Service Director
☐ Oconto Falls School Bus Brandie Binion, Administrator
☐
☐ Brightspeed, Communications Shaun Molloy, Ben Baker
☒ Oconto Electric Coop – Elec Jack Pardy (retiring and will be new contact)
☒ City of Oconto Falls – Water & Light Greg Kuhn, Utility Manager
☐ WE Energies, WE Gas Eddie Hedlund
☒ City of Oconto Falls Wally Remic, Street Superintendent
Project
Name: Bridge Rehabilitation
City of Oconto Falls, N Maple Ave
Bridge over Oconto River, B-42-34
CTH CC
Oconto County
Meeting Date / Time: February 26, 2025; 10:00 am
Meeting Location:
In Person –
Oconto Falls Fire Department
431 Union Avenue
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
If Needed – TEAMs Conference Call
TEAMs Meeting ID: 290 633 356 527
Passcode: Ur22fh7F
Call In (Audio Only): 1-873-240-1286
Phone Conference ID: 784 310 250#
Client: Oconto County Mead & Hunt Proj. No.: 1504200-243084.01
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(The summary below represents this writer’s interpretation of items discussed during the meeting. Any
corrections or additional information should be brought to our attention for clarification.)
GREEN italics text are the minutes.
1) Introductions
2) Location & Purpose and Need of Project
a) Project Limits (see attached project map)
i) The project is located on CTH CC (North Maple Avenue) over the Oconto River in the City of Oconto
Falls. The CTH CC roadway and bridge serve as a major collector. See the enclosed project location
map. The total project length is not anticipated to exceed 600 feet.
b) Need for the projects:
i) The need for the proposed action is to address the following deficiencies of the structure:
• Bridge joints are leaking and causing spalling and bearing corrosion.
• South bridge deck shifted to the south
• Delamination of the deck surface
• Existing guard rail does not meet current design standards
c) Project Purpose - The purpose of the proposed actions is to preserve safe and efficient operation of CTH
CC roadway while minimizing social, economic, and environmental impacts .
3) Project Data
Existing Conditions Proposed Remarks/Comments
Design Speed 25 mph (Posted)
25 mph
AADT/Traffic Projections 3,100 (2025) 3,300 (2045 - Design) CTH CC is classified as a
“Major Collector”
Typical Sections and Clear
Zone
Two 12 ft lanes undivided
urban street with 6’
shoulders and 2.5’ curb
and gutter
Two 12 ft lanes
undivided urban street
with 6’ shoulders and
2.5’ curb and gutter
Clear zone (from edge of
driving lane): 16 ft
Geometric Design Elements
that are changing
Clear bridge width = 40 ft
No change at this time
Structure 3-Span, 54” Prestressed
Concrete Girder Bridge
Bridge deck patching,
Joint repairs
Recreation Considerations 5 ft raised sidewalk on
east side of bridge
No change at this time
Unique Design Requirements No elements are proposed
that are outside of the
normal roadway criteria
Design Justifications None anticipated
Commitments None at this time
NHS status CTH CC is not on the
National Highway System
No change in status
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4) Proposed Improvement
a) Rehabilitation
i) Bridge deck repairs with concrete deck patching. Remove and replace the north bridge abutment
joint. Remove south bridge joint and replace with an integral diaphragm. New guard rail installed in
all four quadrants to meet current design standards.
5) Real Estate
a) Preliminary Estimate of Parcels:
i) Fee: None Anticipated
ii) TLE : None anticipated.
b) Preliminary R/W Plat Needs – N/A
c) Driveway Access – N/A
6) Pavement – Proposed approach pavement will be HMA pavement (4” HMA over 8” Base Course).
7) Environmental
a) WDNR coordination / Permitting –
b) Wetlands – No impacts anticipated
i) There are wetlands adjacent to the project next to the Oconto River
ii) M&H able to send Jim the slope intercepts and cross sections to check over, but preliminary
design not anticipating impacting the wetlands.
c) Jim noted with the project the Dog Park located SW of the bridge and a boat landing downstream.
i) M&H noted that construction is to be staged with temporary signals for a single-lane bypass.
Access to the dog park, boat landing and local residents should not be adversely impacted as
compared to a detour on CTH K. Construction limits consist of bridge deck work, joint repair
and guard rail replacement.
8) Water Management
a) Waterways on the project – Oconto River – No impacts anticipated
9) Structure Maintenance
a) CTH CC Bridge: Rehabilitation of existing structure B-42-34 with bridge deck and joint repairs.
Replacement of guard rail. Low maintenance materials and details used where feasible.
10) Roadway Maintenance
a) Encroachments – None indicated within the clear zone
b) Roadside Hazards – Bridge parapet / railing
11) Traffic Operations
a) OSOW – CTH CC is not a long truck, OSOW, high clearance or wind tower corridor route
b) Safety – Bridge railing to remain. Guard rail to be replaced
c) Signing and Pavement Marking – Pavement marking to be re-established
d) Work Zone/Staging – Construction to be in 2 Stages with signalized single-lane bypass.
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i) Work in summer is desired with no anticipated conflicts with school bus routes or snow
plowing needs.
ii) Staged construction preferred by City for maintaining emergency vehicle usage during
construction.
e) Detour Route – Not applicable
12) Utility Coordination
a) Utilities within the project limits. Potential locations and conflicts listed.
i) Bug Tussel Wireless / NET LEC – Communications conduit attached below bridge deck
(1) The 4-duct conduit under the west side of the bridge may be owned by the Dam. City to
inspect and reach out to the Dam for verification.
ii) Charter Communications – Fiber Optic adjacent to project
iii) City of Oconto Falls – Sanitary Sewer attached below bridge deck. Watermain crossing below guard
rail
(1) Sanitary sewer is very shallow
(a) Redesign guardrail to avoid impacts
(2) Watermain does not cross under beam guard. City to send GIS map of system
(3) City owns the electrical through the sidewalk.
iv) Oconto Electric Coop – Electrical conduits and lighting on bridge
(1) Electrical through sidewalk and lighting is owned by City
(2) Facilities are located on utility poles and not within project limits.
v) WE Energies – Gas line attached below bridge deck
15) Railroad Coordination – None required
16) Survey Needs – No additional survey needed at this time
17) Public Involvement
a) PIMs planned and anticipated dates – PIM planned, March/April 2025.
i) City offered to hold the PIM on the same night and prior to the city council meeting.
b) Newsletters or other public notifications – No newsletters are planned. News Release to be prepared and
sent out as needed.
18) Schedule
Deliverable Dates
Survey December 2024
Structure Condition Evaluation Visit December 2024
Preliminary Structure & Roadway Plans February 2025
Local Officials Meeting February 26, 2025
Public Involvement Meeting Spring 2025
60% Roadway Plans & Estimate May 2025
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Deliverable Dates
Submit WDNR & USACE Permits July 2025
90% Roadway Plans & Estimate August 2025
Final Structure Plans & BOS Submittal August 2025
Bid Documents & Letting Fall 2025
Pre-Construction Meeting Spring 2026
Construction Summer 2026
19) Estimate/Funding
a) Current Estimate - $400,000
i) Roadway – Guardrail, Traffic Control & Misc project costs: $180,000
ii) Bridge Deck & Joints: $220,000
b) Funding Participation/Local Agreements – 100% County Funded
20) Additional Comments/Concerns
a) Construction is anticipated to begin Mid-June 2026, approximately 25 working days
i) Avoid Memorial Day Parade & school season
b) City approves of staged construction and no restrictions on traffic flow or emergency response.
c) Dam does not have a locator for their facilities.
21) Action Items
a) M&H to coordinate with WDNR on potential impacts and permitting.
b) City to send storm and sanitary sewer locations & depths to M&H
c) City to verify owner of exposed conduit lines under bridge (west of sanitary sewer)
i) City to provide Dam owner contact information to assist with coordination of facilities in the
area
d) M&H to set up PIM date, time and location with the County and the City.
i) City holds council meetings the 2 nd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. The CTH CC PIM could
be held beforehand at 5 pm.
ii) City suggests talking to the newspaper, Times Herald on project information to keep the
public in the know. They also have a Facebook page to share info.
Source: City of Oconto Falls website. First collected Oct 20, 2026.