De Pere · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in De Pere, WI public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Westwood Elementary orchard removal
Commissioners learned Westwood Elementary cut down its school orchard without notifying the city, possibly to maximize space on the school site. The commission had hoped the conservation corps might help replant there.
Walleye habitat shoreline improvement
Walleyes for Tomorrow will haul about 450 tons of gravel across the Perkofski boat launch this winter to improve walleye habitat, with an MOU making the group responsible for any road damage.
Power loading ban at boat launches
New ordinance prohibits power loading at city boat launches — a rule aimed at protecting launch ramps and waterways.
Reid Street banner advertising for sustainability campaigns
Only five months a year allow banners on Reid Street, so staff proposed pollinator banners in April, Adopt a Drain in September, and salt-awareness in November — about $500 each. Commissioners are also exploring radio and cinema ads as alternatives.