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Common Council meeting summary

De PereJun 2, 20262 min read

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Council approved routine consent items and park donations, renewed multiple alcohol licenses for the 2026–2027 period, and adopted two resolutions involving the Perkofski Boat Launch access agreement and the release of utility easements. A request to improve the Legion Park disc golf course was referred to the Board of Park Commissioners.

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The council approved routine records and accepted park donations that support local recreation. It renewed alcohol licenses so existing businesses can continue selling under city permits for the next licensing year. The council also approved an agreement related to boat launch access and authorized release of specific utility easements (a legal right for utilities to access land). A suggestion to improve the disc golf course will be considered by the Board of Park Commissioners.

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Approved the agenda.
Approved the consent agenda, including: May 19, 2026 minutes; tree donation from Green Bay Packers and Green Bay Packaging valued at $2,500; donation from WI United FC Soccer valued at $2,500 to apply plant growth regulators at Southwest Park; and a 3-lot certified survey map at 2330–2360 and 2280 American BL.
Approved renewal of Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage licenses for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027.
Approved renewal of Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage/"Class A" Intoxicating Liquor licenses for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027.
Approved renewal of Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage/"Class C" Wine licenses for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027.
Approved renewal of Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage/"Class B" Intoxicating Liquor licenses for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027.
Adopted Resolution #26-47 approving a Hold-Harmless and Property Access Agreement with Brown County for the Perkofski Boat Launch.
Adopted Resolution #26-48 approving release of utility easements for parcels WD-346-D-502 and WD-D0031-1 (1000 blk Employers BL and 1950–1962 Longtail CT).
Referred a proposal to improve the Legion Park disc golf course (signage, map, scorecards) to the Board of Park Commissioners.
Adjourned the meeting at 7:49 P.M.

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Common Council Meeting

Jun 2, 2026, 7:30 PMCouncil Chambers/Virtualcompleted

Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Presentations/Awards/Recognition
A. De Pere City Band 50th Anniversary Proclamation
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Decision: Presentations/Awards/Recognition
B. APWA National Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award
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Decision: Presentations/Awards/Recognition
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. Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda items are those items of a routine administrative nature that are voted on by the Council in a single roll call vote. Staff recommends approval of all items. Common Council may request that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
A. Approval of the minutes of the May 19, 2026 Common Council meeting.
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Decision: Consent Agenda
B. Recommendation from the Board of Park Commissioners to accept a tree donation from Green Bay Packers and Green Bay Packaging valued at $2,500.
The Board of Park Commissioners, at the May 21, 2026 meeting, approved accepting a tree donation from the Green Bay Packers and Green Bay Packaging valued at $2,500. The motion was approved unanimously with a 7-0 vote. | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
C. Recommendation from the Board of Park Commissioners to accept a donation from WI United FC Soccer to apply plant growth regulators to two soccer fields at Southwest Park valued at $2,500.
The Board of Park Commissioners, at the May 21, 2026 meeting, approved accepting a donation from WI United FC Soccer to apply plant growth regulators to two soccer fields at Southwest Park valued at $2,500. The motion passed unanimously with a 7-0 vote. | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
D. Recommendation from Plan Commission to approve a 3-lot certified survey map at 2330-2360 and 2280 American BL (Parcels WD-L492-B-5, WD-L492-B).
On May 26, 2026, Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval, with conditions by a vote of 5-0. On May 28, 2026, a revised certified survey Mapo was submitted to address the conditions of approval related to third lot and a berm easement. The following conditions remain, should Common Council choose to approve the request: Meeting all other state and local regulations, including the City of De Pere and Brown County Planning Commission. | attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
8. New Business
A. Recommendation from the License Committee on renewal applications for the licensing period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
The Police Department conducts background checks twice a month for all applications received during the previous two weeks. Due to the timing of this practice, results have not been received as of the agenda publication deadline. If approved, the Clerk's office will not renew the licenses until the background check results have been confirmed. | reports=1
Decision: New Business
i. Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage license.
Wal-Mart Stores East, LP (DBA Walmart #5090), 1415 Lawrence Dr. Agent: Frank Van Vonderen, Jr., De Pere WI. | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: New Business
ii. Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage/"Class A" Intoxicating Liquor licenses.
Bhawani Mart LLC (DBA De Pere Minimart), 821 George St. Agent: Karuna Kunwar, Green Bay WI. The Day Spa, LTD (DBA The Day Spa), 600 N 10 th St. Agent: Kathy Schmaltz, De Pere WI. Krist Oil Company (DBA Krist Food Mart #92), 1218 Grant St. Agent: Rebecca Armstrong, De Pere WI. Kwik Trip, Inc. (DBA Kwik Trip 127), 746 Main Av. Agent: Robert Gartzke, Green Bay WI. Kwik Trip, Inc. (DBA Kwik Trip 1060), 1620 Lawrence Dr. Agent: Daniel Schmidt, Wrightstown WI. Saeva Johnson Liquor LLC (DBA The Wine Cellar), 813 Main Av. Agent: Patrick Johnson, Green Bay WI. Trackside Fort LLC (DBA Fairground BP), 1605A Fort Howard Av. Agent: Emraj Sen, De Pere WI. Wal-Mart Stores East, LP (DBA Walmart #5090 – Liquor Store), 1415 Lawrence Dr. Agent: Frank Van Vonderen, Jr., De Pere WI. | attachments=8 | reports=1
Decision: New Business
iii. Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage/"Class C" Wine licenses.
Aurora Rose LLC (DBA Delights Bakery Café), 143 N Wisconsin St. Agent: Heather Weisspeters, Denmark WI. Pages and Pours (DBA Pages and Pours), 415 Main Av. Agent: Mark Hank, Green Bay WI. | attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: New Business
iv. Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage/"Class B" Intoxicating Liquor licenses.
Bullseye 708 LLC (DBA Bourbon and Rye), 338 Main Av. Agent: Leslie Conard, De Pere WI. Caliente, Inc. (DBA Caliente), 623 George St. Agent: Ann DeCleene, De Pere WI. DC Restaurants, Inc. (DBA Chicago Street Pub/Swan Club), 875 Heritage Rd. Agent: Greg DeCleene, De Pere WI. Dina L Duarte Reyes (DBA El Bistro Taco), 400 Reid St Suite M. Agent: Dina Duarte Reyes, Green Bay WI. El Maya Mexican Restaurant Inc. (DBA El Maya), 1049 Main Av. Agent: Fe Montalvo, Kaukauna WI. George Street Bar LLC (DBA McGeorge’s Pub), 415 George St. Leslie Conard, De Pere WI. Green Room Theatre LLC (DBA ComedyCity Theatre), 365 Main Av Suite E. Agent: Nicholas Wallander, Green Bay WI. La Catrina Restaurant & Tortilleria (DBA La Catrina Restaurant), 310 N Wisconsin St Suite F. Agent: Samuel Eason, De Pere WI. Oakley’s (DBA Oakley’s), 614 George St. Agent: Eric Hunsader, Green Bay WI. 10. Union Hotel Corporation (DBA Union Hotel & Restaurant), 200 N Broadway. Agent: McKim Boyd, De Pere WI. | attachments=10 | reports=1
Decision: New Business
9. Resolutions
A. Resolution #26-47 Approving Hold-Harmless and Property Access Agreement with Brown County (Perkofski Boat Launch).
The Board of Park Commissioners, at the May 21, 2026 meeting approved an agreement with Brown County for access to city property at the Perkofski Boat Launch for trail extension. The motion passed unanimously with a 7-0 vote. | attachments=3 | reports=1
Decision: Resolutions
B. Resolution #26-48 Approving Release of Utility Easements (1000 BLK Employers BL and 1950-1962 Longtail CT; Parcels WD-346-D-502, WD-D0031-1).
On May 26, 2026, Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval of the request by a vote of 5-0. The final easement language will be subject to the final approval of the City Attorney’s office. | attachments=3 | reports=1
Decision: Resolutions
10. Future Agenda Items
11. Adjournment

Documents from this meeting

Agendahttps://deperewi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=7711,plainText=false)
Packethttps://deperewi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=7727,plainText=false)
Minuteshttps://deperewi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=7798,plainText=false)

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