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washington park shoreline restoration

Restore Washington Park shore with native plants and erosion control

What to Watch
Watch for a future council item that accepts any grant award and approves design or construction spending for Washington Park shoreline work.
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Typically discussed at City Council. Check back when the next agenda is published.

The Story

The City Council unanimously approved applying for a Wisconsin DNR grant tied to shoreline restoration at Washington Park. A couple weeks later, the Environmental Advisory Board’s discussion centered on geese affecting the park trail, with no documented plan or timeline.

Key Decisions
  1. passed 8-0 City Council · Sep 2, 2025

    25-174 Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a DNR Grant Application for Washington Park Shoreline Restoration

    Motion to waive reading and adopt the resolution

    Mark Bittner Yes
    Shannon Derby Yes
    Bill LeClair Yes
    Doug Brandt Yes
    Tim Petri Yes
    Scott Stechmesser Yes
    Adam Wachowski Yes
    Darla LeClair Yes
Record

  1. Council approved a resolution authorizing submission of a Wisconsin DNR grant application for shoreline restoration at Washington Park.

    City Council

  2. The resolution passed on an 8-0 vote.

    City Council

  3. During discussion of Washington Park shoreline restoration, the Environmental Advisory Board identified geese as an issue affecting the trail at Washington Park.

    Environmental Advisory Board

  4. The minutes did not document a plan or timeline to address the geese/trail issue.

    Environmental Advisory Board
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