Month: April 2026

April 30, 2026 @ 5:00 pm

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the city of Oconto will hold an organizational Joint
Review Board (JRB) meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Oconto City
Hall, located at 1210 Main Street.

The purpose of this meeting is to organize a JRB to
consider the proposed project plan for TID 6. The meeting is open to the public.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning Commission, of the city of Oconto, will
hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., at Oconto City Hall,
1210 Main Street, Oconto, WI regarding the proposed project plan and boundary for
TID 6 in the city.

Access Microsoft Teams meeting online:
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/25668675487380?p=1mqc5DNeE9prVyWPLw
Meeting ID: 256 686 754 873 80
Passcode: HH2TK2B9

Contact Brittney M. Bickel, City Administrator at (920) 834-7711 to request
accommodation or access assistance.

City of Oconto TID 6 is generally located in the area of the west side of the city spanning
from the southern city limits generally nearby USH 41 to the northern city limits located
within the city’s limits.

TID 6 will be classified as a mixed-use district based on the identification and
classification of the property proposed to be included within the district.
Proposed public project improvements may include but are not limited to site grading,
demolition, sanitary sewer system improvements, water system improvements, storm
water management system improvements, wetland delineations and mitigation, electric
service, gas service, communications infrastructure, street improvements, lighting,
sidewalks, professional and organizational services, administrative costs, and finance
costs.

As part of the project plan, cash grants may be made by the city of Oconto to owners,
lessees, or developers of property within TID 6.
The proposed costs include projects within the proposed boundary and within a
one-half mile radius of the proposed boundary of the district.

At the public hearing, all persons will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard
concerning the proposed project plan. A copy of the TID 6 project plan and boundary
is available for inspection and will be provided upon request. Arrangements for either
inspection or receipt of a copy of the project plan may be made by contacting the city
administrator, 1210 Main Street, Oconto, WI; phone (920) 834-7711.

Dated this 8th day of April 2026
Brittney Burruel
Administrator

April 28, 2026

Re:        Oconto, Wisconsin, Waterfront Property Development Opportunity

Hello,

On behalf of the City of Oconto and the surrounding community, I am pleased to inform you of the availability of a rare and unique waterfront development property.   Please see the enclosed marketing flyer which describes in detail the waterfront property currently available for development located within the City of Oconto. 

This property offers direct water access from its shore along the Oconto River directly to the Bay of Green Bay, along with plenty of space for development, including large parking lot.  As further incentives and benefits, this property is located within a TIF district allowing for significant financial advantages, and TEDCOR (Tourism & Economic Development Corporation for the Oconto Region) will assist with WEDC grant applications.

Please take time to review the enclosed marketing flyer describing this property and the unique opportunity it presents.  I am happy to meet with you to discuss this property in detail.  If interested, please contact me by July 1, 2026 to discuss the next steps.

I look forward to hearing from you regarding this rare and unique waterfront property development opportunity.

Very truly yours,

Mayor Cliff Martin

City of Oconto

(920) 834-7717

mayor@cityofocontowi.gov

The City of Oconto will not be participating in No Mow May in 2026.

We apologize for the frustration this causes residents who respect and participate responsibly in the program.

The last couple years we have tried to come up with solutions to the problems it creates for the City, such as individuals who abuse the program and individuals not participating but allowing their lawns to over grow anyway.

Lawns that consist solely of turfgrass provide little to no benefits for pollinators. If you want to help local pollinators, check out the Wisconsin DNR’s website for ideas: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/endangeredresources/nativeplants, including Step-by-Step Native Landscaping Guide and 5 Steps to Planting a Pollinator Garden in Wisconsin.

Notice of Public Hearing on Zoning Ordinance Text Revisions in the City of Oconto, Oconto, Wisconsin

May 19, 2026

6:00 P.M. PUBLICNOTICE is hereby given to all persons in the City of Oconto that there will be a PUBLIC HEARING before the Oconto City Council in the Council Chambers, at City Hall, 1210 Main Street, Oconto, WI  54153, to solicit comments on proposed zoning ordinance text revisions. A copy of the proposed ordinance text revisions is available at Oconto City Hall, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or HERE: DRAFT Ordinance No 2026-00 Revision to the Zoning – Home Occupation Sign Restrictions

• An Ordinance Regarding Revisions to the Zoning Ordinance in the Municipal Code of Ordinances for the City of Oconto – Home Occupation Sign Restrictions

All persons interested are invited to attend this hearing and be heard. Written comments may be submitted to: City of Oconto, Attn: Brittney Burruel, 1210 Main St, Oconto, WI 54153

Brittney M. Burruel, City Administrator