Common Council approves park measures, Fox Point boat launch funding, development amendment; receives police department update

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Appointee biography: My name is Jeremy Beck. I have been a resident of Northeast Wisconsin for most of my life, growing up in Oshkosh and then living in the Appleton area before moving to De Pere almost five years ago. My wife, Amanda, and I moved here because of the smaller city charm, the parks and trails, community events, and most importantly the schools. We already had previous connections to De Pere with Amanda working at SNC for over 20 years and now at USDD. I have been a City Letter Carrier with USPS for the past ten years. My previous experience is having an associate’s degree in business management and administration. I also worked for a graphics company prior to USPS dealing with customer service and project management. Amanda and I have two young daughters, a third grader and kindergartner. We love utilizing the parks, trails, and bike paths in De Pere. We love summer in De Pere because we always find something to do between the farmers markets and beer gardens among other things. I am looking forward to potentially working with the Board of Park Commissioners to help maintain and improve the parks and recreation. | reports=1

The Board of Park Commissioners, at the February 19, 2026 meeting, approved accepting a $1,500 donation from Durr CTS Inc. for the individual sponsorship for the beer gardens on June 16 and August 4, 2026. The motion was approved unanimously with a 4-0 vote. | attachments=2 | reports=1

The Board of Park Commissioners, at the February 19, 2026 meeting, approved the recommended changes to the Arboriculture Specifications Manual regarding tree planing. The motion was approved unanimously with a 4-0 vote. | attachments=2 | reports=1

The Board of Park Commissioners, at the February 19, 2026 meeting, approved a pop-up beer garden fundraiser with Stubborn Brothers Brewery with the proceeds being allocated to benefit the dog park. The motion passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote. | attachments=1 | reports=1

The Board of Park Commissioners, at the February 19, 2026 meeting, approved a 3-year term with Kay Distributing as the beer vendor for the beer gardens. The motion passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote. | attachments=3 | reports=1

The Board of Park Commissioners, at the February 19, 2026 meeting, approved the Beer Garden Revenue Policy. The motion passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote. | attachments=1 | reports=1

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Last December, the Common Council awarded $250 to VFW Post 2113 to be used for the Bicentennial Park flagpole monument project. After working with Parks Department staff through the planning stages, Post members determined that they were unable to meet commercial contractor liability requirements and decided to cancel the project. They are proposing to instead use the grant award towards their annual beautification of the veterans' monuments at local cemeteries as well as at Legion and VFW Parks. We respectfully request your authorization to redirect the funds to this project. | reports=1

The Board of Park Commissioners, at the February 19, 2026 meeting approved the proposal from Graef Consulting for $19,500 to provide design and construction oversight of the Wilson Park renovation project. The motion passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote. | attachments=5 | reports=1

On February 23, 2026, Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval by a vote of 6-0. | attachments=7 | reports=1

On February 23, 2026, Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval by a vote of 6-0. | attachments=5 | reports=1

On February 23, 2026, Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval by a vote of 6-0. | attachments=4 | reports=1

On February 23, 2026, Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval by a vote of 6-0. | attachments=4 | reports=1

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