District 3 Alderperson· 2024-2028
Mike Eserkaln
De Pere, WI
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Top issues during term (20)
Stormwater recognition and Wisconsin Stormwater Week
Promotion is low-cost, but new ideas like yard signs and billboards would need art, time, and budget.
Wilson Park improvement project donation
Adds $5,000 in donated value to city parks at no cost to taxpayers.
Youth recreation project planning (skate park, ice rink, and other concepts)
Funding has been tentatively designated for Youth Commission initiatives in 2027, though no project costs were specified.
South Bridge Connector project agreements
Cuts the city's share of the corridor from the low $30 millions to roughly $15-16 million, with tax districts covering much of it.
Carney Park playground surfacing replacement
$61,476 committed for Volunteer Park, with Carney Park costs TBD after rebidding.
De Pere Parking Garage final payment
Rate revenue for the city-owned garage chargers; amounts not stated.
Hyperscale data center moratorium
No direct cost, though the moratorium period will fund staff research time into regional data center impacts.
Green Tier progress with the DNR
Consulting costs are among the commission's first-quarter expenditures.
Compost reimbursement program sustainability
The city reimburses participating properties for composting costs, currently covering roughly two dozen households.
One Barrel Brewing retail license
License fees go to the city; no other direct cost to residents.
South Front Street right-of-way discontinuance
No direct cost to taxpayers is stated; the vacated land would be attached to adjacent parcels, most of them city-owned.
Workforce Housing Near Humana
Rents at 80% of area median income were cited at roughly $1,600 for a one-bedroom — 'affordable' but not low-cost.
Bellmark Plant 7 expansion zoning
About $880,000 in pay-go assistance over 14 years (~$62,000/year) plus a site-assembly grant, versus roughly $8.8 million in new value.
Business Improvement District 2027 operating plan
Downtown property owners will pay the same rate but the total collected rises about 7% to $166,001.90.
Native gardens and planned natural landscapes in city parks
Watering new gardens could require hiring a contractor with a water truck since staff lacks resources.
2025 Tax Increment District performance and the 12% cap
Closing surpluses will flow back to the tax rolls and overlapping jurisdictions, but a capped city can't use TID financing for future development.
Main Avenue slope design
Prairie plantings cost a fraction of the roughly $500,000 concrete option.
2535 Lawrence Drive land acquisition
Up to $440,000 of public funds, with the final cost still to be settled and Council approval required.
Future of plastic film recycling in De Pere
Ending collection would save weekly staff time spent hauling bags, but no dollar figure was given.
Downtown walking tour expansion
No additional cost identified; it's a volunteer and staff effort.
Decisions during term (544)
Recorded while Eserkaln was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of September 28, 2026 meeting minutes
2-lot, 2-outlot certified survey map, 2500 BLK Lawrence DR
Grande Ridge Estates Third Addition final plat, 4835 Big Sky Pass
Rockland annexation recommendation (16 parcels plus part of R-235)
Major design exception — side setbacks, 2330 American BL
Major design exception — freezer façade, 1876 Commerce DR
Major design exception — rear façade materials, 1430 Scheuring RD
Resolution 26-05 — Comp plan amendment, 1800 BLK Chicago ST
Resolution 26-06 — Comp plan amendment, 1105 N Ashland AV
Approval of the minutes of the September 28, 2026 Plan Commission meeting.
Approval of October 6, 2026 BID Board meeting minutes
2027 DBID Operating Plan approved
Approval of August 24, 2026 meeting minutes
Receive project status report and place on file
Adjournment
Ordinance #26-22 — Zoning map amendment BP-1 to BP-2, 400 Destiny Drive
Resolution #26-99 — Conditional use for shipping container at 301-305 Main Avenue
Ordinance #26-23 — Chapter 46 platting/land division amendments, with street-tree timing amendment
Approval of October 6, 2026 meeting minutes
Appointment of Scott Thompson to Historic Preservation Commission
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