City of Antigo 2024/2025 Winter Newsletter

City of Antigo

2024/2025 Winter Newsletter

Hudson Street Bridge City Hall Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30am to 4:30pm; Friday 7:30am-Noon Holiday Hours: City offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25. Then closed on Tuesday, December 31 at Noon and closed Wednesday, January 1.

Visit our City Website www.antigo-city.org

Message from the City Administrator Dear Residents of the City of Antigo, As we approach the end of another year, I want to take a moment to reflect on our progress together and express my gratitude for your continued support and engagement in our community.

This past year has been full of challenges and achievements. Together, we have tackled important issues such as improving infrastructure, enhancing public safety, and promoting sustainable initiatives that benefit our community.

I want to acknowledge the hard work of our city staff, volunteers, and local organizations who have dedicated their time and energy to making Antigo a better place. Their commitment to serving our community is inspiring and truly reflects the spirit of collaboration that defines our city.

Looking ahead, we have exciting plans for the upcoming year. We will continue to seek innovative solutions to address the needs of our residents, with a focus on items such as economic development and continued work on city infrastructures. We will also be looking at additional efforts to revitalize public spaces and the downtown area. I am proud of the vibrant community we are working to build, and your feedback and participation are invaluable as we work towards creating a better future for everyone.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to city staff or myself if you have any questions or concerns. As we celebrate the holiday season, let us take the time to appreciate the wonderful and distinguishable community and the connections we share. I encourage each of you to become engaged and invested in our city, not just now, but throughout the year. Together, we can create positive change and foster a vibrant, inclusive environment for all residents.

City of Antigo City of Antigo Parks, Recreation & Cemetery Department City of Antigo Street Department City of Antigo Fire Department Antigo Police Department

Thank you once again for your trust and support. I wish you and your families a joyous holiday season and a prosperous new year.

Warmest regards, Karin L. Derauf City Administrator

Contact Us: Administration: Mayor Tom Bauknecht | 715-623-3633 x-154 mayor@antigo-city.org City Administrator Karin Derauf | 715-623-3633 x-154 kderauf@antigo-city.org

Clerk/Treasurer Office: Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Director

Kaye Matucheski | 715-623-3633 x-102

kmatucheski@antigo-city.org Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Jeanne Jensen | 715-623-3633 x-113 jjensen@antigo-city.org Utility Clerk Jamie Smith | 715-623-3633 x-106 jsmith@antigo-city.org Accounting Assistant Kerri Schmoll | 715-623-3633 x-107 kschmoll@antigo-city.org Human Resources Melanie Rine | 715-623-3633 x-108 mrine@antigo-city.org Administrative Assistant Shannon Smith | 715-623-3633 x-100 ssmith@antigo-city.org

Fire Department: Fire Chief Corey Smith | 715-623-3633 x-142 csmith@antigo-city.org Administrative Assistant/ Ambulance Billing Linda Vollmar | 715-623-3633 x-140 lvollmar@antigo-city.org

Police Department: Chief of Police Dan Duley | 715-627-6472 dduley@antigo-city.org ANPD Office Manager Heather Rustick | 715-627-6499 hrustick@antigo-city.org Clerical Resource Assistant Charlene Gregurich | 715-627-6498 cgregurich@antigo-city.org Clerical Resource Assistant Sherry Piraino | 715-627-6498 spiraino@antigo-city.org

Public Works Office: Building Inspector/ Zoning Admin Beth McCarthy | 715-623-3633 x-134 bmccarthy@antigo-city.org Assistant Building Inspector/Zoning Admin Terry Kubiaczyk | 715-623-3633 x-120 tkubiaczyk@antigo-city.org Project Manager/ Surveyor Charley Brinkmeier| 715-623-3633 x-132

cbrinkmier@antigo-city.org Park, Cemetery & Recreation Director Sarah Repp | 715-623-3633 x-131 srepp@antigo-city.org Administrative Assistant Brinna Mauk | 715-623-3633 x-154 bmauk@antigo-city.org

Street Department: Street Commissioner Kirk Packard | 715-623-3633 x-124 kpackard@antigo-city.org Administrative Assistant Jaime Horswill | 715-623-3633 x-125 jhorswill@antigo-city.org

Hanging Basket Program

Hanging Basket Program Online registration for a basket and plaque, annual renewal, or general donation to support the program is now available.

Plaques are a $150.00 onetime fee with an initial $50.00 basket donation ($200.00 total). Renewals are $50.00/year and are due by December 31. Each location supports up to 2 plaques.

If you are no longer interested in renewing, please contact our office at 715-623-3633 x-131/154 and we will get your plaque returned to you.

Thank you for your support in beautifying our community!

Police Department

Winter Parking Ban No parking on any city street from 2:30am-7:00am. Overnight parking permits are available in certain municipal lots for downtown residents. Permits are available for purchase at the Police Department, Sunday-Saturday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

House Numbers

In compliance with City Ordinance Sec. 34-1, please ensure that your house number is visible from the road. Clearly displayed numbers will make it easier for emergency responders to locate the house.

Faded or missing numbers should be replaced.

Check your house and mailbox and make sure your numbers are: 3 inches tall or larger Visible from the street As close as to your door as possible On a contrasting background On BOTH sides of your mailbox Not obstructed by trees or light fixtures

Fire Department

Free Car Seat Safety Checks Free car seat safety checks are every third Wednesday of each month from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Located at the City of Antigo Fire Department; 700 Edison St., enter off 4th Ave. You can schedule an appointment by scanning the QR code:

Maintaining Clear Access to Hydrants Emergency personnel need your help! Please clear snow from your fire hydrant or lend a hand to a neighbor who may need assistance.

Clerk/Treasurer/Finance

Annual Property Tax Information 1ST INSTALLMENT PROPERTY TAX DUE DATE 1st installment taxes or full due date: January 31, 2025 Make checks payable to: City of Antigo Mail to: City of Antigo 700 Edison St. Antigo, WI 54409 1st installment collection or full payment site: City Hall 700 Edison St., Antigo 715-623-3633 x-100 Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:30am4:30pm; Friday, 7:30am-Noon. City offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25. Then closed on Tuesday, December 31 at Noon and closed Wednesday, January 1.

A red payment drop box is available behind City Hall. If a receipt is requested, please see under receipts description.

2ND INSTALLMENT PROPERTY TAX DUE DATE 2nd installment (if not paid in full) due date: July 31, 2025 Make checks payable to: Langlade County 2nd installment (if not paid in full) payment site: Langlade County Courthouse 800 Clermont St., Antigo 715-627-6204 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

LOTTERY CREDIT Does your tax bill include a lottery credit? Do you qualify for a lottery credit? These are two important questions that could save you $209.74 on your 2024 property tax bill.

If you own your home and it is your main residence as of January 1, 2024, you qualify for the lottery credit. Look on your property tax bill to see if a lottery credit of $209.74 is listed. If it is, you are getting the credit, and you do not need to do anything further.

If you do not see any amount in the lottery credit line on your tax bill, please contact our office as there is a form that needs to be completed and signed if you qualify.

There are two ways to qualify for this credit immediately upon completing a form.

Escrow Checks If your escrow company is sending payment on your taxes, a receipt is available in our office. All escrow checks must be properly endorsed by the payees listed on the check.

Receipts If you would like a receipt for payment on your property taxes, please send a stamped, selfaddressed envelope along with your payment stub and check. Please write your phone number on the check if it is not already listed. If paying in person, a receipt will be provided upon payment.

Refund Policy Cash may only be refunded if the total amount on the escrow check exceeds the total taxes due.

Dog Licensing

You own your home, and it is your main residence as of January 1, 2024.

You purchased a home in 2024 that you are living in, and it was previously occupied by the former owner on January 1, 2024.

If you do not qualify for 2024 but purchased a home and are the resident as of January 1, 2025, you can complete a lottery credit form so that you receive the credit on next year’s tax bill.

PAYMENTS Credit Card/Online Payments For your convenience, you may pay your tax bill online at: www.antigo-city.org/pay-bills/ or by calling 715-623-3633 x-100.

Service fees will apply.

K9 Riggs

In accordance with City Ordinance, all dogs over 5 months old must be licensed in the City of Antigo. The licensing fees are as follows: $6.00 for altered dogs and $16.00 for unaltered dogs. Please note that a $5.00 late fee will apply if the license is purchased after March 31, 2025.

To obtain a license, you will need a current rabies vaccination certificate, unless we already have your rabies information from the previous year. Licenses are available at the City Clerk-Treasurer’s Office at City Hall, for the 2025 licensing year.

Building and Zoning

Garbage Do’s and Don’ts in the City of Antigo Thank you to all the city residents that positively impact our community daily by following city ordinances and rules. It takes the entire community to make the city a cleaner and more attractive place to work, live, and visit. Below is a reminder of the city’s basic garbage-related rules: 1) Residents must have adequate garbage storage. Garbage must be stored in a sealed container and cannot be stored on a trailer, in the back of a truck, on your porch, or anywhere other than in a sealed container.

2) Bulk storage containers and dumpsters are only for commercial use and are not permitted for residential use.

3) Owners of rental property must supply tenants with garbage storage containers with tightly fitting lids and adequate weekly garbage collection.

4) Disposing of your brush and mulch in a timely manner is required. The city provides two curbside pick-ups each year, one in the spring and one in the fall. Also, a brush and mulch site, where brush and mulch can be dropped off, is provided free of charge to city residents. It opens in the spring and continues to operate through the fall. Specific dates and times for curbside pick-up and for the brush and mulch site can be found at www.antigo-city.org.

5) Please remember that garbage containers may be placed at the curb or on the boulevard, for collection only, and no earlier than the evening prior to collection at 6:00pm and must be removed after collection by 6:00pm, the day of collection.

If you have any questions about garbage ordinances or any other building or zoning matters, please do not hesitate to contact our department.

Which Projects Require a Building Permit?

Permits are required not only to ensure your project meets city zoning regulations and complies with city and State codes, but they also let us assist you in achieving a project that is safe and structurally sound.

New construction or an addition to a building Alterations/remodeling Construction or replacement of a detached garage, leanto, storage building or gazebo, decks, porch, stairs, etc.

Re-siding of a building (make sure house numbers are reinstalled on the right side of the front door upon completion of project) Installation/replacement of roofing (shingles, re-decking, etc.)

Installation of new doors and windows (exception: a permit is not required for sash replacement only) Installation or replacement of electrical circuitry

Installation or replacement of plumbing Installation or replacement of heating units Installation or replacement of air conditioning units (Exception: a permit is not required for windowmounted units) Demolition of a building Construction, replacement, or expansion of a fence Installing a shed Any time excavation is taking place within the city owned Right-of-Way

Can I Work on my Own House?

The State of Wisconsin allows homeowners to work on their house if they own and occupy the house. Homeowners are still required to obtain the proper permits, call for inspections, and the work must still be done to code.

If you’re a homeowner that is not a DIY kind of person and plans to hire a contractor to work on your house, please verify that the contractor you hire has a current license issued by the State of Wisconsin. The contractor should not ask you to apply for a city permit, the contractor should be obtaining their own permits.

To obtain a permit visit our office at City Hall. Walk-ins are welcome.

To ensure an inspector is available please contact our office at 715-623-3633 x 154 and we will arrange a meeting time for you.

Please be aware that proper credentials will be needed at the time of application for any permit.

Parks and Recreation

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Winter Adventures ICE RINKS Our outdoor ice-skating rinks can be found at Peaceful Valley Park, located at 420 Field St. Heinzen Pavilion Rink The Heinzen Pavilion rink is a covered and illuminated space designed for figure skaters and non-hockey enthusiasts.

Outdoor Hockey Rink The outdoor hockey rink features boards, nets, and lighting and is situated just north of the Heinzen Pavilion.

The Warming House is accessible daily from 8:00am to 8:30pm, weather permitting for skating.

Additionally, an ice trail will connect both rinks.

SLEDDING Experience the thrill of sledding at Rotary Sledding Hill, found at Railway Activity Park, 1011 1st Ave. The hill will be illuminated once conditions permit.

ICE FISHING Antigo Lake Antigo Lake is located at 510 4th Ave. Remington Lake Remington Lake is located at 1228 Hogan St. and is available for youth and disabled anglers.

WINTER WONDERLAND HOLIDAY DISPLAY Located at Peaceful Valley Festival Grounds. All businesses/ organizations are invited to take part in this free opportunity to garner publicity and spread holiday cheer.

The displays must be “holiday” themed and can be placed starting Friday, November 1.

YEAR-ROUND RESERVATIONS

Springbrook Trail Boardwalk

TRAILS The City of Antigo Parks and Recreation Department maintains approximately 5.5 miles of trails, which are enjoyed year-round. In winter, these trails offer opportunities for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and fat-tire biking.

Springbrook Trail Experience cross-country skiing and snowshoeing just off East Byrne St., featuring approximately 2 miles of groomed trails. The trail is open for fat-tire biking and snowshoeing outside the groomed areas. The paved sections of the walking/biking path and boardwalk are kept clear of snow. Access points can be found at 4th Ave. Dam, 2nd Ave., Virginia St., Byrne St., Badger Ave., and North Ave. Our 18-hole disc golf course, located just north of the Springbrook Trail boardwalk, is open year-round for your enjoyment.

Single Track Trail Situated just outside the city limits at N1985 Dump Rd., the Single Track Trail offers a fantastic outdoor experience. These trails are perfect for snowshoeing and fat-tire biking during the winter months, featuring approximately 3.5 miles of scenic trails.

New Trail Segments Due to erosion control measures, the new trail segments along Hogan St., Prosser Pl., and Charlotte St. will not be cleared of snow this season.

However, they will be cleared in subsequent years.

Warming House Shelter It is open year-round for reservations, making it perfect for birthday celebrations, showers, or any other smaller events.

Rental Trailer 12’ enclosed trailer with 12, 6’ Resin Tables and 72, Resin Chairs is available to rent yearly for residents of Langlade County.

SEASONAL RESERVATIONS Shelters and Campground Reservations for all shelters and campgrounds can be made up to a year in advance.

REGISTRATIONS Programming All city rec programs open January 1.

To register, please visit our website or contact our office.

Volunteer/Coaching Volunteering and coaching opportunities include: Park clean-up Collecting veteran flags Arbor Day tree plantings Springbrook Clean-up Recreation program coaches T-ball, Pitching Machine, and Coach Pitch Soccer Flag Football We greatly appreciate your efforts and willingness to help.

For registrations and reservations sign up on our website: https://secure.rec1.com/WI/cityantigo-parks-recreation/catalog

Parks and Recreation

Sidewalk Snow and Ice Removal Policies Accumulation of snow or ice following cessation of a weather event will result in removal or a salt/sand application at the property owner’s expense. Crosswalks must remain open and clear for handicap accessibility (see below for a description of penalties and fees).

Reminder door hangers will not be posted at your residence prior to snow/ice removal or sand/salt application.

Penalties and Fees A minimum $150.00 ($125.00 Administration Charge plus labor (minimum 1/2 hour $50.00/hour)).

The above stated fee will be assessed following each snow removal or application of salt/sand mix against the owner or occupant. The fee will be charged against the respective lots and parcels of land adjacent to which such work shall be done, as a special tax, and such sum shall be collected in the same manner as other special taxes.

Below is the citation fee schedule (issued by the City of Antigo Police Department) for snow removal. This is in addition to the minimum $150.00 removal charge. Please note this was updated last season.

2nd Snow Removal Citation Charge: If crews have to clear snow a second time there will be a citation issued by the City of Antigo Police Department for $200.50.

3rd Snow Removal Citation Charge: If crews have to clear snow a third time there will be a citation issued by the City of Antigo Police Department for $326.50.

Any subsequent removals will be cited at $452.50.

Expectations of Snow & Ice Removal from Sidewalks Within 48 hours after any fall of snow, sleet, or rain (which causes ice to accumulate), it shall be the duty of the owners and/or the occupants of any lot or parcel of land in the city to remove or cause to be removed the snow, sleet, or ice from any and all sidewalks and the nearest cross-sidewalks adjacent to the premises of such owner or occupant and to keep them free and clear of snow, sleet, and ice for the full width of the sidewalk.

Failure to Remove The failure or neglect of any owner or occupant of any land or parcel of land to remove the snow, sleet, or ice from sidewalks as specified above will result in the city, without notice, to remove, cause the snow or ice to be removed from any and all sidewalks and cross-sidewalks that may be so neglected, and bill the property owner accordingly.

Public Works

Disposing of Grease, Fats, and Oils Properly Please refrain from pouring grease, fats, and oils down the drain. It can lead to sewer backups and overflows, resulting in messy and costly situations that pose risks to both your health and the environment.

Disposal Tips: Allow grease to cool and solidify in a container or jar.

Use a paper towel or scraper to clean off dishes and pans.

Public Works

Winter Reminders Salt/Sand Mixture A free salt/sand mixture is available for residents at the City of Antigo Street Shop located at 1020 W. Pierce Ave. Mix is for sidewalks only.

Please remember to bring your own container.

Questions, call 715-623-4754

Free salt/sand mix located at 1020 W. Pierce Ave.

Christmas Tree Collection The Street Department will start Christmas tree collection the week of January 6th, in preparation for the Optimist Club's Annual Tree Burn scheduled for the following week.

Garbage/Recycling Bins Please refrain from placing garbage or recycling bins in the street, as they interfere with snow plowing.

What Not to Recycle The following items cause significant problems at facilities that process curbside recyclables and should not be placed in recycling bins or carts.

Loose plastic bags, film, or wrap Batteries Cords, hoses, light strings, ropes, and wires Electronics Needles/sharps Propane cylinders Textiles Light Bulbs For further information on recycling in Wisconsin, visit: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/ Recycling/Banned.html