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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in De Pere, WI public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
South Front Street right-of-way discontinuance
Part of Front Street would be vacated for the Lockside plaza, raising questions about fire apparatus access and traffic. Staff said the plaza will be redesigned to accommodate emergency vehicles and the vacation ends at the old bridge approach on George Street.
CLG subgrant for 405 S Wisconsin St
The commission wants to designate up to six local properties on state/federal historic registries, but funding was unavailable until July 2027, making the process competitive. Three property owners got letters of interest in August and none has responded, so outreach may need a second try.
Workforce Housing Near Humana
Two WHEDA applications — a 42-unit senior housing project near Chicago Street and cottage-style workforce housing on North Ashland — advanced with comp plan amendments, though neighbors raised concerns about density and property values.
Downtown housing growth goal
Rezoning to RM-2 clears the way for an 82-84 unit apartment building near Southbridge Road.
Annexation of Rockland Parcels
A 29-acre petition by Big Valley Farms would annex land including the home of an objecting disabled veteran, raising questions about the state's one-half approval annexation process, tenant signatures, and future utility assessment costs.
De Pere Parking Garage final payment
New parking rules for the rebuilt Williams Street and Wisconsin Avenue area — three-hour parking, a hotel loading zone, and restrictions in the Bungalows subdivision — plus a new stop sign at Preserve Court and Employers Boulevard.
2535 Lawrence Drive land acquisition
The Redevelopment Authority is moving to buy the GG Rebuilders property at 2535 Lawrence Drive, tied to a condemnation process, for up to $440,000. The Common Council still has to give final approval before the deal closes.
Business park development agreement with NSN Real Estate
Two new development agreements — Jim Cornell Plumbing and Bliffert De Pere Holdings — advance business park growth and the local tax base.