Updates from the August 17, 2021 Common Council Meeting:
The De Pere Legion Baseball Team received a Municipal Commendation for winning the American League Baseball Class AAA 2021 State Championship. Congratulations to the team on their outstanding season!
Funding, via the Stadium Tax Streetscape allocation, was approved for Definitely De Pere’s request to replace 29 garbage cans in Downtown De Pere. These receptacles accommodate both garbage and recycling in one container and showcase the new City logo.
The Southern Bridge corridor is one step closer to reality! The City Council approved entering into an agreement with Brown County to split the cost of 7.6 million dollars for construction of the interchange from Lawrence Drive.
Modifications were made to the boundaries of Tax Increment Financing Districts 7, 11 and 12. Tax Increment Financing District 6 has reached the end of its life and will be closed.
The Clean Energy Resolution brought forward by the City’s Sustainability Commission was approved, committing the City to transition to clean energy infrastructure and reducing our carbon footprint for city operations.
The rest of the meeting agenda and the video can be found at the link below: http://deperecitywi.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx…
De Pere pools are open through Sunday, August 22, plenty of time to get one last splash in before they close for the summer.
The next De Pere Beer Garden is on Tuesday, August 31, from 4:30 – 9:00 at Voyageur Park. Live music, food trucks, craft beer and kid’s entertainment – there is something for everyone in the family to enjoy.
Please take some time to provide feedback on our Police Chief recruitment. The survey and more information can be found below:https://www.deperewi.gov/egov/apps/document/center.egov…
Have a great week!
Shana and Amy – representing De Pere – District 1
Alderperson Shana Ledvina 