Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Antigo public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues with low priority
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.
Habitual ordinance violations at 724 Dorr Street
City staff have responded to this property ten times since 2019 for ordinance violations, and the committee unanimously kept the special assessment charging the owner for a couch removal. The owner didn't attend to argue otherwise.
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.
Buckthorn Removal Near Elmwood Cemetery
The city wants grant money to bring in goats to eat the invasive buckthorn south of Elmwood Cemetery, teaming up with its usual mechanical clearing. Wausau has used the same company with good results.
Park Improvements and Operations Update
Playground equipment at Cherry Street Park is being removed, plans are moving for Peaceful Valley Park and the Lake Park shelter, robotic mowers are saving staff time, and the Hwy 45 Trading Post is soft-opening with donated decor.
Transient Merchant Ordinance Update
Rules for traveling vendors were overhauled: the waiting period drops from 10 days to 5, permits now run on the calendar year, and the clerk can issue them without a council vote — easier for summer sellers.
Livestreaming Council Meetings
Council meetings will be live-streamed starting in June, with new name tags and a requirement that audience speakers state their name and address on camera.
Pump Track Lease in Railway Activity Park
The city is leasing part of Railway Activity Park to a nonprofit for $1 a year to run a pump track/bicycle park; the club handles maintenance, mowing, and insurance.
Hogan Street Trail Named for D. Wayne Lukas
The half-mile Hogan Street trail segment will be named for horse racing legend D. Wayne Lukas, with racetrack-milepost-style informational posts planned along the route.