# Wisconsin Record

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## Recent meetings (20)

- [2026-11-04 — Antigo Plan Commission to take public comment on zoning ordinance revisions Wednesday](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/meetings/13998d3a-5f6b-4300-92bb-9f74c50330fc): City Plan Commission
- [2026-10-28 — Antigo's big sewer plant decision: committee to weigh ~$50M wastewater plan](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/meetings/99ab9665-ae85-4839-bcd6-33cffcecd6e8): Public Works Committee
- [2026-10-14 — Council signs off on new Dollar General liquor license and adopts new e-bike and scooter rules](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/meetings/34762ce6-d0f6-4cf0-9b9a-22eb6fafe3e9): Common Council
- [2026-09-09 — City Hall wrestling with who gets 2027 donation dollars — and how much to cut](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/meetings/be825512-df57-447f-a6a0-08593e23de96): General
- [2026-09-09 — Council tables downtown e-bike ordinance 6-3 after packed debate; 950 Pine St. zoning change advances](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/meetings/44fde789-7651-4892-a701-c87b066682b2): Common Council
- [2026-09-01 — Commission signs off on rezoning 950 Pine Street so it can sell as a home — and four tax-deed lots head toward the bidding block](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/meetings/a93c75e5-bc3f-48ac-80f1-66c1aee45acc): City Plan Commission
- [2026-08-26 — Six nonprofits make their pitch for 2027 city funding — no decisions yet](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/meetings/9c08c3de-0d63-477f-8312-f2d95ae6a0bd): General
- [2026-08-26 — Committee upholds couch-removal fee, sends sewer and water repairs to Council](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/meetings/b79353d6-c033-48ad-83e7-0230aafb69da): Public Works Committee
- [2026-08-12 — Antigo council set to fix a $10,000 budget error and fund a $35,000 ambulance engine swap](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/meetings/2c790469-1586-45bd-87cf-1bb456db2e90): Common Council
- [2026-08-10 — Fireworks budget bumped to $18K for 2027, and goats may soon tackle buckthorn at Elmwood Cemetery](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/meetings/c2952146-3f6c-4e3e-a443-c274e1c06a71): Park, Cemetery, and Recreation Commission
- [2026-07-22 — Antigo committee backs grease-trap reporting rule as wastewater plant update continues](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/meetings/8ffa93d5-e344-4093-9d7f-1f7745bfed3a): Public Works Committee
- [2026-07-08 — Council approves liquor license for HomeField at old Field Street school and applies for rural Opportunity Zone status](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/meetings/54e4e0ff-9bc9-4276-b315-b898527782c8): Common Council
- [2026-07-07 — Antigo applying for a shot at federal 'Opportunity Zone 2.0' status — free to apply, no city money involved](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/meetings/c4cbaa03-6cea-4d4b-ac53-835052834cd3): City Plan Commission
- [2026-07-06 — Tourism is booming here — and state and county economic developers told the committee how to keep it growing](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/meetings/8a639e1a-2f19-4fd6-80d2-1edb8b9e37a7): Economic Development Committee
- [2026-06-10 — Council hires new building inspector, sells long-vacant industrial parcel, and preps for July 4th fireworks](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/meetings/d94c3187-cacc-416a-ada3-e03275e92531): Common Council
- [2026-05-13 — New police chief sworn in as council OKs Dollar General liquor license quota boost and pump track lease](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/meetings/6ae17e83-461a-431f-8e99-a035b19d6469): Common Council
- [2026-04-08 — Antigo locks in $550,000 grant to replace lead water lines — plus downtown stop sign debate](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/meetings/3d165481-0051-4cad-a91b-ffe4b610ce0e): Common Council
- [2026-03-11 — Antigo Council set to weigh police chief salary, new union contract, and two conditional use permits](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/meetings/7efad098-0c8b-4811-ab26-2e3357958fdf): Common Council
- [2026-02-11 — Council fuels up with Wagner Shell deal, commits $98K to wastewater plant study](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/meetings/14d468a9-1f9f-46a2-ad25-50b559fc1418): Common Council
- [2026-01-14 — Council merges wards for Feb. 17 primary, moves on $2.2M in carried-over projects, but slows down administrator search](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/meetings/ff9e3e48-81ce-4807-a003-5f30ebdf0560): Common Council


## Civic issues (50)

- [Wastewater Treatment Plant Alternatives Selection](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/wastewater-treatment-plant-alternatives-selection): water-utilities · priority: critical
- [Potential Property Purchase or Sale](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/potential-property-purchase-or-sale): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Zoning Ordinance Revisions](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/zoning-ordinance-revisions): zoning · priority: high
- [Sewage treatment plant rehabilitation and Clean Water Act funding](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/sewage-treatment-plant-rehabilitation-and-clean-water-act-funding): water-utilities · priority: critical
- [Ordinance 1390B — Where Bikes and E-Scooters May Operate](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/ordinance-1390b-where-bikes-and-e-scooters-may-operate): public-safety · priority: high
- [July 4th Fireworks Celebration Support](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/july-4th-fireworks-celebration-support): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Grease Trap Sewer Code Revision](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/wastewater-treatment-plant-grease-oil-and-fat-problem): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Guidelines for Nonprofit Contributions](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/guidelines-for-nonprofit-contributions): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Deteriorating Utility Poles and Dam-Area Repair](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/deteriorating-utility-poles-and-dam-area-repair): infrastructure · priority: medium
- [Lincoln Street Water Main Engineering Work](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/road-construction): transportation · priority: medium
- [Buckthorn Removal Near Elmwood Cemetery](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/buckthorn-removal-near-elmwood-cemetery): environment · priority: low
- [Langlade County Forest Conservation Easement](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/langlade-county-forest-conservation-easement): environment · priority: medium
- [Hudson Street and Pearl Avenue CDBG Street Project](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/hudson-street-and-pearl-avenue-cdbg-street-project): roads · priority: medium
- [Handicap Parking at Mendlik Park](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/handicap-parking-at-mendlik-park): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Wastewater and Water Plant Equipment Repairs](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/water-plant-booster-pump-repair): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Rezoning of 950 Pine Street for Residential Sale](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/rezoning-of-950-pine-street-for-residential-sale): zoning · priority: medium
- [City Administrator Search on Hold](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/city-administrator-appointment): general · priority: high
- [Habitual ordinance violations at 724 Dorr Street](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/habitual-ordinance-violations-at-724-dorr-street): public-safety · priority: low
- [Ambulance Engine Replacement Funding](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/ambulance-engine-replacement-funding): public-safety · priority: high
- [Park Improvements and Operations Update](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/park-improvements-and-operations-update): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Tandem Dump Truck Purchase Funding](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/tandem-dump-truck-purchase-funding): roads · priority: low
- [Park Vandalism, Splash Pad Incidents, and Cemetery Theft](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/park-vandalism-splash-pad-incidents-and-cemetery-theft): public-safety · priority: high
- [Capital Equipment/Improvement Plan (CIP) draft](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/capital-equipmentimprovement-plan-draft): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Hogan Street CDBG project expansion](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/hogan-street-cdbg-project-expansion): development · priority: medium
- [Saratoga Street renamed to Deleglise Street](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/saratoga-street-renamed-to-deleglise-street): roads · priority: low
- [2027 City Budget Development](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/2027-city-budget-development): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Williams House of Hope loss of major funders](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/williams-house-of-hope-loss-of-major-funders): public-safety · priority: high
- [City Hall Repairs and Storm Damage Funding](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/city-hall-repairs-and-storm-damage-funding): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Opportunity Zone Application](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/opportunity-zone): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Audit Closing-Entry Deficiencies](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/audit-closing-entry-deficiencies): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Incoming police chief salary](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/incoming-police-chief-salary): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Livestreaming Council Meetings](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/livestreaming-council-meetings): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [Langlade County tourism growth and business support](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/langlade-county-tourism-growth-and-business-support): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Land Surveyor/Project Manager Position Transition](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/land-surveyorproject-manager-position-transition): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Hogan Street Trail Named for D. Wayne Lukas](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/hogan-street-trail-named-for-d-wayne-lukas): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Hiring a Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/hiring-a-building-inspectorzoning-administrator): public-safety · priority: high
- [Pump Track Lease in Railway Activity Park](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/pump-track-lease-in-railway-activity-park): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Urban Search and Rescue Agreement Renewal](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/urban-search-and-rescue-agreement-renewal): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Transient Merchant Ordinance Update](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/transient-merchant-ordinance-update): business-jobs · priority: low
- [Ward Consolidation for August Primary](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/ward-consolidation-for-august-primary): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Dollar General Liquor License and Quota Increase](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/dollar-general-liquor-license-and-quota-increase): zoning · priority: medium
- [Sale of Vacant Industrial Park Parcel to TSI Power and Innovative Industries](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/sale-of-vacant-industrial-park-parcel-to-tsi-power-and-innovative-industries): business-jobs · priority: high
- [Automated License Plate Reader Policy](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/automated-license-plate-reader-policy): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Weather Warning Siren Project Struggles](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/weather-warning-siren-project-struggles): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Bio-degradable bags for brush pick-up](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/bio-degradable-bags-for-brush-pick-up): environment · priority: low
- [Spring clean-up tipping fees](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/spring-clean-up-tipping-fees): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [Sale of 1035 8th Avenue](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/sale-of-1035-8th-avenue): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [Fire department defibrillator replacement](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/fire-department-defibrillator-replacement): public-safety · priority: high
- [Safe Haven Baby Box funding](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/safe-haven-baby-box-funding): public-safety · priority: medium
- [US Hwy 45 resurfacing agreement](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/issues/us-hwy-45-resurfacing-agreement): roads · priority: medium


## Development applications (5)

- [950 Pine Street Zoning Amendment](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/development/950-pine-street-zoning-amendment): rezone · approved
- [Agricultural Land Lease — Industrial Park Property](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/development/agricultural-land-lease-industrial-park-property): other · approved
- [Sale of Parcel 201-2905.006](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/development/sale-of-parcel-201-2905006): other · approved
- [Shipping Container Storage, 1112 Mendlik Avenue](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/development/shipping-container-storage-1112-mendlik-avenue): conditional-use · under-review
- [Home-Based Small Business, 208 E. Fifth Avenue](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/development/home-based-small-business-208-e-fifth-avenue): conditional-use · under-review


## Community topics (11)

- [Downtown Bicycle and E-Scooter Regulations](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/community/downtown-bicycle-and-e-scooter-regulations): public-safety
- [Boys & Girls Club of the Northwoods 2027 funding request](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/community/boys-girls-club-of-the-northwoods-2027-funding-request): budget
- [Langlade County Humane Society 2027 funding request](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/community/langlade-county-humane-society-2027-funding-request): budget
- [AVAIL 2027 funding request](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/community/avail-2027-funding-request): budget
- [Children's Hospital Family Resource Center 2027 funding request](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/community/childrens-hospital-family-resource-center-2027-funding-request): budget
- [Senior Center of Langlade County 2027 funding request](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/community/senior-center-of-langlade-county-2027-funding-request): budget
- [Williams House of Hope 2027 funding request](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/community/williams-house-of-hope-2027-funding-request): budget
- [Government transparency](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/community/government-transparency): taxes-budget
- [Introduction of new resident](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/community/introduction-of-new-resident): development
- [Recognition of service](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/community/recognition-of-service): community
- [Federal support for local governments](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/community/federal-support-for-local-governments): budget


## Officials (24)

- [Thomas Bauknecht](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/officials/thomas-bauknecht): Mayor
- [Barbara Rebstock](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/officials/barbara-rebstock): Alderperson (Ward 1)
- [Roy Dieck](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/officials/roy-dieck): Alderperson (Ward 2)
- [Dee Sorano](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/officials/dee-sorano): Alderperson (Ward 3)
- [Mary Hayes](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/officials/mary-hayes): Alderperson (Ward 4)
- [Mark Edwards](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/officials/mark-edwards): Alderperson (Ward 5)
- [Joel Wagner](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/officials/joel-wagner): Alderperson (Ward 6)
- [Glenn Bugni](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/officials/glenn-bugni): Alderperson (Ward 7)
- [Kevin Smith](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/officials/kevin-smith): Alderperson (Ward 8)
- [Scott Henricks](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/officials/scott-henricks): Alderperson (Ward 9)
- [Beth Husnick](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/officials/beth-husnick): Board Member — Zoning Board of Appeals
- [Rob Hurlbert](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/officials/rob-hurlbert): Board Member — Zoning Board of Appeals
- [Jerry Rice](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/officials/jerry-rice): Planning Commissioner — City Plan Commission
- [Gordon Neve](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/officials/gordon-neve): Planning Commissioner — City Plan Commission
- [Larry Steckbauer](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/officials/larry-steckbauer): Planning Commissioner — City Plan Commission
- [Sarah Repp](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/officials/sarah-repp): Planning Commissioner — City Plan Commission
- [Andrew Hessedal](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/officials/andrew-hessedal): Board Member — Zoning Board of Appeals
- [Tim Sharon](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/officials/tim-sharon): Planning Commissioner — City Plan Commission
- [Toni Schneider](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/officials/toni-schneider): Board Member — Zoning Board of Appeals
- [Andrew Schlub](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/officials/andrew-schlub): Board Member — Zoning Board of Appeals
- [Michael Winter](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/officials/michael-winter): City Attorney — Administration
- [Luke Schmidtke](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/officials/luke-schmidtke): Building Inspector / Zoning Administrator — Administration
- [Kaye Matucheski](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/officials/kaye-matucheski): Clerk-Treasurer / Finance Director — Administration
- [Michael Wetzel](https://wisconsinrecord.org/antigo/officials/michael-wetzel): City Administrator — Administration