Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Antigo public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in roads
Hudson Street and Pearl Avenue CDBG Street Project
The street reconstruction project expanded to include more of Hudson Street after income surveys showed more residents qualified for the CDBG grant — a contract amendment with Ayres Associates for $74,770 was on the consent agenda.
Tandem Dump Truck Purchase Funding
The street department moved $45,000 from its roof repair account to buy a tandem dump truck, taking advantage of a dealer incentive — the roof money goes back in next year's budget.
Saratoga Street renamed to Deleglise Street
The stretch of Saratoga Street near Highway 64 in the industrial park will be renamed Deleglise Street — no buildings have Saratoga addresses, so no residents are affected.
Downtown Four-Way Stop Signs (Edison & Dorr at Fifth Avenue)
A proposal to make Edison/Fifth and Dorr/Fifth four-way stops split the council. Backers cite pedestrian safety near the childcare center; police data shows 28 crashes over ten years and the police, fire, and street departments all oppose the signs, blaming diagonal parking instead.
US Hwy 45 resurfacing agreement
A state municipal agreement with WisDOT for resurfacing US Highway 45 was on the consent agenda — a road project that affects commuters and local businesses along the corridor.
Winter road conditions and Hwy 64 signage
Alderpersons praised the street crew's snow removal and raised safety concerns about drifting near Hwy 64/Fifth Avenue, confusing signage for Deleglise Street's highway connection, and hard-to-spot lighting at the Hwy 64 turnoff.