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animals prohibited during downtown special events

Animals are not allowed in downtown event areas during special events

What to Watch
Watch for how the city defines the exact boundaries and times, what exceptions apply, and how enforcement will work during Applefest.
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The Story

On May 18, council passed an ordinance banning animals in the designated downtown special event area during Applefest. The change was requested by the Rotary Club and is meant to match rules used for other big events.

Key Decisions
  1. passed 8-0 City Council · May 18, 2026

    26-096 Ordinance Amending Section 6-5-9 of the Municipal Code of the City of Two Rivers Regarding Animals Prohibited During Downtown Special Events

    Motion to waive reading and adopt the ordinance.

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

  1. City Council passed Ordinance 26-096 amending Municipal Code Section 6-5-9 to prohibit animals in designated downtown special event areas during Applefest.

    City Council

  2. The ordinance was approved by an 8-0 vote.

    City Council

  3. Meeting notes describe the change as requested by the Rotary Club and intended to align Applefest with restrictions used for other major community events.

    City Council
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