MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL in the City Hall – Council Chambers, 1210 Main St, Oconto, WI 54153 on TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026 - 6:00 PM Public Hearing before the Council called to order at 6:00 pm by Mayor Cliff Martin Roll Call – See below. a. A Resolution Authorizing the Discontinuance of Roadway Property Owned by the City of Oconto: A 33-foot roadway, commonly known as Lamkey Street, proceeding West from Park Avenue, a distance of 132.27 feet, as set forth by Exhibit "A". Public Input – Eric Schanau, 3002 Windross Ln, Little Suamico, owner of adjacent parcels, spoke in favor of the resolution. Mayor Martin asked three times for additional public input, hearing none. MOTION: Daul / Zoeller Motion to close the public hearing at 6:02 pm. Voice Vote: 8 ayes M/C Public Hearing before the Council called to order at 6:02 pm by Mayor Cliff Martin Roll Call – See below. a. An Ordinance Regarding Revisions to the Zoning Ordinance in the Municipal Code of Ordinances for the City of Oconto – Prohibited Uses – Semi Trailer Units Used for Storage Purposes, Both Wheeled and Unwheeled Public Input – Bob Dietrick, Representative for NEWCAP, 1201 Main St (zoned Downtown Commercial), spoke in opposition of the ordinance change. It will negatively affect NEWCAP business.; John Liegious, Representative for Carlie's Landscaping, 142 Evergreen Rd (zoned General Industrial); Scott Stewart, Representative for Stewart's Heating & Cooling, 624 W Mott St (zoned General Industrial) Mayor Martin asked three times for additional public input, hearing none. MOTION: Anderson / Donlevy Motion to close the public hearing at 6:10 pm. Voice Vote: 8 ayes M/C Meeting of the Council called to order at 6:10 pm by Mayor Cliff Martin Roll Call – Present: Mayor Cliff Martin, City Attorney Frank Calvert; Alderpersons: Darrell Anderson, Kim Bronikowski, Ron Daul, Dee Donlevy, Bob LeBreck, Casey Sowle, Lori Stenstrup, and Dan Zoeller; Also Present: Superintendent of Public Works & Parks Jeremy Wusterbarth, Building Inspector Joe Last, City Administrator Brittney Burruel also as recording secretary and other interested parties Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Alderperson Bob LeBreck Approval of Agenda – MOTION: Stenstrup / Bronikowski Motion to approve the agenda as presented for the Council meeting on January 20, 2026. Voice Vote: 8 ayes M/C Approval of Minutes – MOTION: Sowle / Daul Motion to approve the minutes as presented for the Council meeting on December 9, 2025 and December 16, 2025. Voice Vote: 8 ayes M/C Correspondence/Public Input – none. Consent Agenda – none. Discussion/Recommendation/Action on the Following OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS – none. Discussion/Recommendation/Action on the Following NEW BUSINESS – a. Approval of Temporary Alcohol Beverage License for Holy Trinity Parish for the Holy Trinity Parish Fish Fry on February 20, 2026 MOTION: LeBreck / Stenstrup Motion to approve the license as presented. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 8 ayes M/C b. Approval of Temporary Alcohol Beverage License for Oconto Copperfest Committee for Oconto Copperfest Celebration on June 12-14, 2026 MOTION: Stenstrup / Donlevy Motion to approve the license as presented. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 8 ayes M/C c. Approval of Temporary Alcohol Beverage License for Machickanee Players Inc for Machickanee Players Present: The Marquis Crossing Ladies Society First Attempt at Murder on February 6-8 and 13-15, 2026 MOTION: Anderson / Zoeller Motion to approve the license as presented. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 8 ayes M/C d. Approval of Noise Ordinance Waiver Request from Copperfest Steering Committee for the Copperfest Event located at Copperfest Park, 709 Madison Street, on Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 10:00 pm until 11:00 pm. MOTION: Donlevy / Sowle Motion to approve the noise ordinance waiver request as presented. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 8 ayes M/C e. Approval of Proposal for TID 6 Creation MOTION: LeBreck / Anderson Motion to approve the proposal from Robert E Lee as presented. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 8 ayes M/C Recommendation from Finance Committee: f. Approval of Accounts Payable for the Month of December 2025 in the amount of $490,398.62, Payroll for the Month of December 2025 in the amount of $182,807.32, and Other Financial Reports as Presented MOTION: Stenstrup / Bronikowski Motion to approve the December 2025 accounts payable, payroll, and other financial reports as presented. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 8 ayes M/C Recommendation from Finance Committee: g. Approval of the City paying a prorated amount for the 2025 tax bill for Parcel #265-31191251778 – land donated by Ron & Kathy Hayes – from the 10/21/25 Council approval to take ownership to the end of the year. MOTION: Zoeller / Bronikowski Motion to approve paying the 2025 prorated tax bill. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 5 ayes, 3 nays (Anderson, LeBreck, Stenstrup) M/C Recommendation from Plan Commission: h. Approval of Certified Survey Map for Sandra Mathy located in the City of Oconto MOTION: LeBreck / Zoeller Motion to approve the CSM as presented. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 8 ayes M/C Recommendation from Plan Commission: i. Approval of Certified Survey Map for New Hope Land Investments in the City of Oconto: The surveyor is still working on required corrections to the CSM. - BYPASSED Recommendation from Board of Public Works: j. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Discontinuance of Roadway Property Owned by the City of Oconto: A 33-foot roadway, commonly known as Lamkey Street, proceeding West from Park Avenue, a distance of 132.27 feet. MOTION: Stenstrup / Daul Motion to approve the resolution as presented. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 8 ayes M/C Recommendation from Board of Plan Commission: k. Approval of an Ordinance Regarding Revisions to the Zoning Ordinance in the Municipal Code of Ordinances for the City of Oconto – Prohibited Uses – Semi Trailer Units Used for Storage Purposes, Both Wheeled and Unwheeled, in all zoning districts except General Commercial, Light Industrial, and General Industrial zoning. MOTION: Anderson / Stenstrup Motion to approve the ordinance prohibiting semi-trailer units used for storage purposes, both wheeled and unwheeled, in all zoning districts except General Commercial and General Industrial zoning. MOTION: LeBreck / Daul Motion to amend the motion to: motion to approve the ordinance prohibiting wheeled semi-trailer units used for storage purposes in all zoning districts except General Commercial and General Industrial zoning; and prohibiting unwheeled semi-trailer units used for storage purposes in all zoning districts. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 5 ayes, 3 nays (Bronikowski, Donlevy, Sowle) M/C MOTION: Motion to approve the ordinance prohibiting wheeled semi-trailer units used for storage purposes in all zoning districts except General Commercial and General Industrial zoning; and prohibiting unwheeled semi-trailer units used for storage purposes in all zoning districts. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 4 ayes, 5 nays (Bronikowski, Donlevy, Sowle, Zoeller, Mayor Martin) Motion Failed MOTION: Zoeller / Daul Motion to approve the ordinance prohibiting wheeled semi-trailer units used for storage purposes in all zoning districts except General Commercial, Light Industrial, and General Industrial zoning; prohibiting unwheeled semi-trailer units used for storage purposes in all zoning districts; and limiting the number of wheeled semi-trailer units allowed in General Commercial and Light Industrial to 3, with General Industrial having no limits. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 3 ayes, 5 nays (Anderson, Bronikowski, Donlevy, Sowle, Stenstrup) Motion Failed MOTION: LeBreck / Daul Motion to approve the ordinance prohibiting wheeled semi-trailer units used for storage purposes in all zoning districts except General Commercial, Light Industrial, and General Industrial zoning; prohibiting unwheeled semi-trailer units used for storage purposes in all zoning districts; and limiting the number of wheeled semi-trailer units allowed in General Commercial and Light Industrial to 2, with General Industrial having no limits. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 5 ayes, 3 nays (Anderson, Sowle, Stenstrup) M/C Recommendation from Oconto Utility Commission: l. Approval of 12th pay request for WWTP Upgrades to Lunda Construction in the amount of $140,450.96. MOTION: Stenstrup / Zoeller Motion to approve the pay request as presented. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 8 ayes M/C Recommendation from Oconto Utility Commission: m. Approval of invoices for Robert E. Lee in the amount of 15,898.20. MOTION: Zoeller / Anderson Motion to approve the invoices as presented. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 8 ayes M/C Closed Session – Council voted at 7:19 p.m. to convene into Closed Session pursuant to notice duly given and as allowed by Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(e) for deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties and conducting other specific public business whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session for the following items: i. Open Bids for Parcel #265-1419060619 MOTION: Anderson / Donlevy Motion to convene into closed session at 7:19 pm. Voice Vote: 8 ayes M/C Open Session – Council voted at 7:24 pm to reconvene into Open Session at approximately 7:30 p.m. pursuant to notice duly given and as allowed by Wis. Stat. 19.85(2) for discussion/recommendation from Closed Session. MOTION: Daul / Bronikowski Motion to reconvene into open session at 7:24 pm. Voice Vote: 8 ayes M/C MOTION: Donlevy / Sowle Motion to accept the highest bid as presented. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 8 ayes M/C Adjournment – MOTION: LeBreck / Sowle Motion to adjourn at 7:25 pm. Voice Vote: 8 ayes M/C Meeting minutes approved 2/17/26. For more detailed meeting information or supporting documents, visit City Hall 1210 Main Street, Oconto or https://cityofoconto.com/agendas-minutes/. WNAXLP April 8 2026 LWIX0488250