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Sheboygan Common Council / Monday, July 20, 2026
Published: Jul 20, 2026
TID Performance Review: Older Districts Projected to Close Early, Newer Districts Show Financial Promise
During a presentation on Tax Increment Districts (TIDs), it was revealed that TIDs 16 through 20 are projected to close several years ahead of their maximum life, with one projected to close on time. TIDs 21 through 25, being newer, are projected to have a surplus of approximately $1.1 million over their necessary costs. The city's total outstanding TID general obligation debt is $43 million, with about 43% issued before 2020. The finance director clarified that municipal revenue obligations are separate and not immediately available. The city administrator emphasized that existing development agreements have clawbacks and security provisions to protect city taxpayers, meaning developers are on the hook for shortfalls before taxpayers are. Several older TIDs are projected to recover their obligations, while newer TIDs have security provisions in place if developers don't meet objectives. The use of TIDs is seen as a necessary tool for encouraging development and redevelopment where no meaningful alternatives exist, functioning as a partnership between the city and other taxing jurisdictions.
Police Department Enhances Public Safety with New Units, Training, and Accreditation Push
The Police Department outlined its strategic goals for the upcoming year, focusing on four main areas: cultural development, staff development and structure, operational and preparedness, and administrative strategy. Key initiatives include re-establishing a street crimes unit, re-evaluating the K-9 program, and assessing the professional services division for efficiency. For operational preparedness, the department is acquiring high-risk response gear and will conduct a large-scale active shooter and mass casualty training event on August 12th at Horsemann Middle School. They are also focusing on collaborative, proactive strategies to solve neighborhood crime, including a new school resource officer at downtown schools and continuing partnerships for behavioral health co-responders. The department is also working towards regaining law enforcement accreditation, having completed updates to its policy manual. The department highlighted the success of fundamental behaviors training and the development of a training matrix for personalized professional development plans.
Temporary Moratorium on Large Data Centers Adopted by City Council
The council considered and adopted General Ordinance Number 12627s, which establishes a temporary moratorium on the issuance of zoning and building permit approvals for data centers exceeding 10,000 square feet. The ordinance, sponsored by several alders, aims to provide time for the city to update its zoning code regarding data centers. Legal interpretations regarding property entitlements, annexation, and the duration of the moratorium were clarified. Concerns were raised by some council members and public speakers about the ordinance's potential weaknesses and the lack of similar action at the county level. The ordinance passed by a vote of nine ayes.
Final Plat for Northtown Subdivision Approved
The council approved the final plat of Northtown Subdivision in the Town of Shboen. The resolution was put forth by Alder Close and adopted via a roll call vote.
City Outlines 2026-2027 Work Plan, Moving Towards Formal Strategic Planning
The City Administrator presented the 2026-2027 work plan, building on the previous two-year strategic work plan. The city is working towards establishing a formal, five-year strategic plan for fiscal year 2028. The 2024-2025 work plan had 23 citywide items, with 9 completed and 14 open, some of which are nearing completion, such as the communication strategy, facilities capital improvement plan, comprehensive plan, and zoning code update. The 2026 work plan shifts focus to department-specific priorities to build the framework for the long-term strategic plan. Key citywide themes include technology modernization, workforce development, inter-agency collaboration, infrastructure investment, community engagement, and transparency. Challenges to progress include staffing limitations, budget pressures, levy limits, supply chain delays, and regulatory changes. Departmental priorities span communications, organizational culture (Arbinger training), fiscal management, transitioning the assessment department in-house, and inter-community partnerships. Infrastructure projects include phone system transition, facility assessments, public safety complex, fire station upgrades, park designs, and street improvements.
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