5th Street Boat Launch pier replacement
Summary
Parks officials want a Wisconsin Coastal Management Program grant to replace the piers at the 5th Street Boat Launch. The city's share is roughly $99,000, already penciled into the 2027 capital plan.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city would cover about $99,000 of the pier replacement if the grant is accepted.
Boaters and lakefront users who launch at 5th Street.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Finance and Personnel Committee — October 12, 2026
The committee recommended applying for a state Coastal Management grant to help pay for replacing the piers at the 5th Street boat launch, with the city's roughly $99,000 share already in the 2027 capital budget request.
Common Council — October 6, 2026
Parks officials want a Wisconsin Coastal Management Program grant to replace the piers at the 5th Street Boat Launch. The city's share is roughly $99,000, already penciled into the 2027 capital plan.
Common Council — May 19, 2026
The city will seek a $157,500 DNR grant to replace six piers at the 5th Street boat launch, with the city matching roughly the same amount in the 2027 capital budget.
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