What's Happening
Two Rivers city government at a glance
sidewalk replacement program
City effort to replace broken sidewalks in neighborhoods and near streets
Council okays $40,000 sidewalk pilot, then votes 7-0 to bill owners when the city fixes sidewalks
pedestrian crossings
Where and how people cross streets safely, including crosswalks and signals.
Council OKs West Twin riverfront trail easement; crossings talk shifts to Memorial Drive and Washington Street
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pavement restoration
Repairs and repaving after street, water, or sewer work.
Near north side lead-pipe work includes city-run street patching reimbursed by the state
lead service lines
Replacing lead water service lines and related laterals, plus inspections and rules.
Lead service line work shifts to pavement repairs tied to 2025 and 2026 contracts
zero setback zoning ordinance for main street overlay
Allow buildings on Main Street to be built up to the sidewalk.
Council weighs zero-to-reduced setbacks for Main Street/waterfront overlay at June 1 public hearing
building permit
Rules for permits and fees for building, repairs, and site work.
Storm repair permits may be free through June 30 — council weighs waiving building permit fees
neshotah beach
Beach pavilion grant denial pauses big renovation; council eyes new $400,000 USDA loan option for concession stand
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business improvement district
BID boundaries hit pause; Council weighs zero-setback rules downtown June 1
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dnr grant
Council split 7-1 on applying for Veterans Park dock grant; $25,000 match and borrowing decision comes later
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tourism promotion spending
Council extends 8% room tax to short-term RV stays; Explore Two Rivers sets aside $10,000 for a 2027 visitor guide
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multifamily housing development
Council approves 52 new apartments at 3000 Forest Ave; no one spoke at the public hearing
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mariners trail coastal resilience project
Council OKs West Twin riverfront trail easement; Mariners Trail stormwater and fence grants move ahead
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