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Votes at a glance: key outcomes from Two Rivers council, April 6, 2026
Summary
Summary of formal actions approved unanimously: contractor-sign ordinance; WPPI loan at 0%; Cool City and Lighthouse Inn façade grants; Uncorked Book Lounge license pending inspections; Vinton Construction water-main contract; lift-assist fee ordinance; municipal court fee increase; Safe Step sidewalk pilot; code-of-conduct adoption with amendment.
At its April 6 meeting the Two Rivers city council recorded the following formal outcomes (unanimous unless noted):
• Ordinance amending §10-4-13 (contractor signs) — waived reading and adopted (roll-call vote).
• Resolution authorizing borrowing $496,676 from WPPI Energy at 0% interest for utility infrastructure — adopted (roll-call vote).
• Facade improvement grants: Cool City Motel — approved, up to $17,536 (reimbursement from TID #11); Lighthouse Inn — approved, up to $10,000 (TID #12).
• Authorization for City Clerk to issue Class B alcohol license to Uncorked Book Lounge LLC at 1610 Washington St., pending inspections/background check.
• Contract 1-2026 awarded to Vinton Construction for water-main replacement on Lincoln Ave — base bid $349,985; contingency 10% (total not to exceed $384,983.50); funded primarily via WDNR Safe Drinking Water Loan Program.
• Ordinance authorizing third-party lift-assist billing of $250 to licensed health-care facilities when no medical necessity exists — adopted (roll-call vote).
• Ordinance increasing certain municipal court fees from $38 to $48 — adopted (roll-call vote).
• Code of conduct for elected officials — adopted with removal of device-restriction text in section 6A1; effective after reorganization meeting.
• Professional services agreement with Safe Step LLC for sidewalk safety services (pilot) — approved not to exceed $40,000; city to prepare assessment roll based on vendor findings.
• Council voted to enter closed session under Wisconsin Statutes §19.85(1)(c) for personnel matters.
Where roll-call names were recorded in the transcript, recorded “aye” votes included (examples): Scott Stangel/Stackmesser/Steckmesser, Adam (Walsky/Wasekey), Darla LeClair, Mark Bittner, Shannon Derby, Bill LeClair, Doug Brandt, Tim Petri, Bonnie (Shinners/Schmillenus).
