Votes at a glance: key outcomes from Two Rivers council, April 6, 2026

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).