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City Council voted 5-3 to table (not adopt) a proposed ordinance updating the city’s master fee schedule, including changes affecting short-term rental license fees, a new harbor sludge tipping fee, and building permit fee calculations.

The proposed fee schedule update included a new harbor sludge tipping fee that could be charged to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

City Council discussed a broader “Schedule of Fees & Fines” overhaul; discussion highlighted a draft change to building permit fees that would shift to a percentage-based model and substantially increase costs for new construction and large commercial projects.

City Council directed staff to return with multiple revised options for a future meeting as part of the fee schedule review.

City Council adopted an ordinance updating the city’s master fee schedule, including creating a new harbor sludge tipping fee that can be charged to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The fee-schedule ordinance passed 9-0.

As part of adopting the fee-schedule ordinance, Council added an amendment capping inspection fees at $2,500 for residential projects and $100,000 for commercial projects.

City Council adopted a land lease agreement between the City of Two Rivers and Randy Meyer (Town of Two Rivers) and authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to sign the agreement.

The council vote on the land lease agreement was unanimous (9-0).

Council adopted a three-year Harbor Development Statement of Intentions for 2027–2029 to maintain eligibility for Wisconsin DOT harbor planning and grant funding.

The intentions plan listed priority items including harbor dredging, seawall reconstruction near the Hamilton property, and a possible breakwater extension.

Staff stated adopting the intentions plan did not commit the City to constructing the listed projects, but it established the project list for pursuing grants.

Council discussion included costs, funding sources, navigation safety, and environmental impacts related to dredging and seawall work; staff referenced coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and upcoming studies.

The harbor intentions resolution passed 9-0 on a roll call vote.

A Hamilton Property Community Visioning Process Phase 4 agenda item proposed expanding the visioning scope to include downtown and waterfront development, not just the Hamilton property.