economic development
Plans to help local businesses via loans, utilities, and site moves
Watch for the next public vote that puts real terms on the table for the 18th Street & Hawthorne land deal and any follow-up steps tied to the former Hamilton site.
Typically discussed at Business and Industrial Development Committee - Community Development Authority. Check back when the next agenda is published.
The biggest concrete move was Council’s 8-0 vote to change the former Hamilton property from industrial to business zoning. That widens what can be built there on paper, and it’s a key step for whatever redevelopment comes next. No residents spoke at the required public hearing.
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passed 8-0 City Council · Mar 2, 2026 26-029 Public Hearing on a Proposed Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Code to Re-Zone the Former Hamilton Property, from I-1 (Industrial) to B-1 (Business), Located at Parcel No. 053-000-052-030.05, Submitted by the City of Two Rivers, Currently Owned by Fischer Scientific INTL LLC
Motion to waive reading and adopt the ordinance as recommended by the Plan Commission
Adam Wachowski AbsentScott Stechmesser YesBonnie Shimulunas YesTim Petri YesDoug Brandt YesBill LeClair YesShannon Derby YesMark Bittner YesDarla LeClair Yes -
passed Business and Industrial Development Committee - Community Development Authority · Jan 27, 2026 Review of lending activity with the Two Rivers Revolving Loan Fund
Motion to reinstate the previous job’s requirement criteria of the RLF
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passed Business and Industrial Development Committee - Community Development Authority · Jan 27, 2026 Discussion on possible relocation of Renee's Popcorn
Motion to give Staff the flexibility to negotiate a land negotiation on the 18th Street and Hawthorne Avenue lot
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passed 9-0 City Council · Nov 3, 2025 25-219 Proposal to Extend Deadline for Completion of Work at The Hook Lanes and Games to Satisfy Facade Grant
Motion to approve final extension to November 14, 2025.
Mark Bittner YesAdam Wachowski YesScott Stechmesser YesBonnie Shimulunas YesTim Petri YesDarla LeClair YesBill LeClair YesShannon Derby YesDoug Brandt Yes
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Business and Industrial Development Committee / Community Development Authority discussed potential future expansion of Woodland Industrial Park and requested general policy direction; no action was requested.
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Business and Industrial Development Committee / Community Development Authority voted to give staff flexibility to negotiate a land deal involving the lot at 18th Street and Hawthorne Avenue tied to a possible Renee’s Popcorn relocation; the vote was all in favor.
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Business and Industrial Development Committee / Community Development Authority reviewed revolving loan fund activity and voted (all in favor) to reinstate a requirement that applicants show they are creating jobs with the borrowed money.
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City Council held a public hearing on rezoning the former Hamilton property (Parcel No. 053-000-052-030.05), currently owned by Fischer Scientific International, from I-1 (Industrial) to B-1 (Business); three calls were made and no one spoke.
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City Council approved the ordinance rezoning the former Hamilton property from I-1 (Industrial) to B-1 (Business) on an 8-0 vote.
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