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wisconsin dnr outdoor recreation grant

Replacing trail fence to improve safety and access along Mariners Trail.

What to Watch
Whether the Wisconsin DNR awards the grant and, if it does, the city’s bid results and final project cost versus the grant plus match.
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Typically discussed at City Council Work Session. Check back when the next agenda is published.

The Story

The City Council unanimously approved applying for a $100,000 Wisconsin DNR Outdoor Recreation grant to replace the split-rail fence along Mariners Trail. The plan includes a $25,000 local match the city says will come from city labor and a partner group, with no new property tax impact stated.

Key Decisions
  1. passed 9-0 City Council Work Session · Feb 23, 2026

    26-028 City of Two Rivers Authorizing Resolution for WI DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant Application

    Motion to adopt the resolution as recommended by the Advisory Recreation Board

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

  1. Council approved a resolution to apply for a $100,000 Wisconsin DNR Outdoor Recreation grant to replace the split-rail fence along Mariners Trail.

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  2. The application described a $25,000 local match, to be covered through in-kind city labor and a local partner organization.

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  3. Council voted 9-0 to approve the resolution.

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  4. The grant deadline was noted as March 1; if awarded, the city planned to seek bids and keep the existing fence design.

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