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City Council Meeting
Published: Jul 20, 2026
City Council Tables Decision on 18-Year WPPI Power Supply Contract Extension
The City Council considered extending the Two Rivers Electric Utilities' long-term wholesale power supply contract with WPPI Energy from 2055 to 2073. WPPI is a member-owned municipal power cooperative founded by Two Rivers and other communities in 1980. Arguments for the extension include economies of scale, shared resources, and purchasing power that Two Rivers cannot achieve alone, especially as electric infrastructure costs rise. Arguments against the extension cite uncertainty about future electricity generation and storage technologies, and that an 18-year extension reduces the city's flexibility. The decision was tabled to a future work session to allow for further discussion and due diligence, as some council members expressed concerns about entering into such a long-term contract given the volatility of the energy market and rising utility rates, and the lack of alternative options presented. WPPI explained that the extension is needed to finance infrastructure projects and secure favorable bond rates, with potential for energy prepay transactions to lower costs. Alternatives like Great Lakes Utilities and investor-owned utilities were discussed, with WPPI generally showing lower costs and greater stability.
Two Rivers School District Seeks Tax Bill Transparency for School Voucher Program Funding
The Two Rivers School District presented information on the school voucher program, highlighting its financial impact. Vouchers, which allow public funding for private schools, are deducted from the resident school district's aid payments. The district levies for these funds as part of property taxes, which for the past school year exceeded $1 million, representing 13.74% of the total levy and a 20% increase over the prior year. The district is seeking transparency by requesting that the amount of voucher taxes be listed on the tax bill, similar to Green Bay's approach, to inform taxpayers of how much is going towards private school vouchers. The district's board members have expressed concern about not being able to account for where these funds go, despite collecting them. This transparency would allow taxpayers to see the portion of their tax dollars allocated to the voucher program. The city council is being asked to consider this transparency measure.
City Council Approves Emmett Street Resurfacing Project with Special Assessment
The City Council conducted a public hearing and considered a resolution authorizing a special assessment for asphalt resurfacing on Emmett Street (17th to 22nd Streets), 18th Street (Jackson to Emmett), and 19th Street (Jackson to Emmett). The project includes pavement removal, excavation, grading, paving, storm sewer laterals, driveway approaches, and sidewalk improvements. The estimated accessible project cost is $277,371.40. Two companies bid on the project, with the winning bid coming in approximately $30,000 lower than anticipated. This cost saving allows funds to be allocated to repairing sidewalk damage from a recent storm. The special assessment fee per front foot is approximately $46.84, with individual property assessments ranging from $1,200 to $5,600. Concerns were raised about the timing of notification to residents and the cost of the assessment.
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