Category: General

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

Plastic is everywhere. It’s useful, convenient and part of everyday life. However, the plastic we use today, if not properly recycled, could be around forever — at least 100 years or more.

If recycled properly, though, a plastic item you’re done using can live on to become something new and helpful to someone else.

But before we head to the recycle bin, let’s first talk about how we can reduce our plastic usage from the start.

Reduce Consumption

Recycling plastic is a great step toward reducing plastic pollution, but it can be hard to avoid using plastic in the first place. Small actions done by many people to reduce plastic usage can have a big impact. Here are a few ways to start.

• Swap your single-use plastic sandwich and snack bags for reusable, washable storage containers.
• Go the same route with water and coffee — use a reusable, refillable water bottle and travel coffee mug to cut down on one-time-use containers.
• Reuse plastics such as beverage bottles, plastic bags and packaging when possible.
• Share appreciation for events and locations that provide recycling opportunities for customers and participants.
• Subscribe to Recycling Updates, the DNR’s free emailed newsletter dedicated to recycling.

Check The Rules

If a plastic item has that little triangle symbol with a number on it, you can recycle it anywhere, right? Unfortunately, this is not the case.

Each municipality in Wisconsin has distinct recycling rules regarding what it accepts, including plastics. Variations occur because the facilities municipalities rely on to sort and process recyclables have different equipment, locations and markets.

It’s important to know the rules for your community to ensure you’re doing the right thing.

Plastics are made from chemical resins, and various resins have different physical properties. In general, different resins cannot be mixed together to make new products.

To help keep resins separate, the plastics industry developed a standardized numerical resin code system. These codes, numbered 1 through 7 and usually imprinted with a triangular arrangement of arrows on the bottom of plastic containers, help consumers identify the plastic.

All recyclers in Wisconsin accept plastic with resin codes #1 and #2. These plastics comprise about 97% of all plastic bottles, according to the Association of Plastics Recyclers. Since there are strong and stable markets for these plastics, they are banned from landfill disposal in Wisconsin.

Plastics with resin codes #3 through #7 are generally harder to recycle into new products. Some municipalities may direct residents to keep some or all of these out of the recycling bin or cart. Some of these plastics, such as bags marked with resin codes #2 or #4, may have other recycling options.

This is why it’s important to know your municipality’s rules around plastics recycling.

So what about plastic bags and plastic wrap? You can recycle clean and dry plastic wrap and bags at many grocery stores and other retailers, usually in a bin near the entrance. Check with local stores to find out what they take before heading there.

A Lifetime Of Plastic

It can take between 100 and 1,000 years or more for plastic to decompose, depending on environmental conditions. When plastic does end up in the environment rather than getting recycled, it can break down into smaller pieces of plastic, becoming microplastics and infiltrating our ecosystems.

Plastic pollution can harm animals too, especially marine animals. Plastic bags, plastic bottles and even fishing line easily find their way into rivers, lakes and streams where animals may ingest them or get tangled in them.

Plastic pollution isn’t good for anyone, but it can be prevented.

Andi Sedlacek

Andi Sedlacek is communications director for the DNR.

April 15, 2026

ATTENTION CITY RESIDENTS:

This past severe snow storm caused large amounts of snow damage throughout the City of Oconto. Public Work crews will repair areas that were damaged as soon as possible, but it will take a few weeks with the large amount of rain these last few weeks.
Please be patience with us as we try to get the repairs made in a timely manner!

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!!

April 15, 2026 until further notice

ATTENTION CITY RESIDENTS AND FISHERMEN:

Holtwood Campground is closed off until further notice due to high waters and severely soft grounds. The Campground entrance is closed off at the end of Holtwood Way and the south end by the boat landing.
Feel free to park in the boat landing parking lot and walk-in, but absolutely no vehicles allowed unless approved by the Superintendent of Public Works & Parks.
Violator’s who move signs to drive in will be ticketed.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!!

Saturday, September 19, 2026 9am-4pm

Notice of Public Hearing on Zoning Changes in the City of Oconto,

Oconto, Wisconsin

April 21, 2026

6:00 P.M. NOTICE is hereby given 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

The agenda of the public hearing will be as follows:

Petition for Zoning Amendment from Tracy Maas & Isadora Ries to Amend the Zoning for Parcel #265-1520029709 from Downtown Commercial (CD) to Residential Multiple Family (R2)

A copy of the proposed zoning map and changes is available at Oconto City Hall, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

All parties for and against will be heard. 

Brittney M. Burruel, City Administrator

April 27, 2026 – May 22, 2026

SPRING LOOSE LEAF CURBSIDE COLLECTION

City of Oconto

The City of Oconto Department of Public Works will begin its Spring curbside collection of leaves and garden waste on April 27^th and ending May 22^nd. This material should be placed at the curb in separate piles. Leaves should be in a row no more than 4 feet wide and approximately 3 feet high. Leaves should be placed in open areas and not around obstacles such as street signs or trees or will not be picked up. Bagged material or mixed material will not be picked up.

Do not put leaves into the street. Place the leaves between the curb and the sidewalk and as close to the curb as possible. Leaves placed on the street will not be picked up unless placed back in the area defined for proper pick-up. Brush cannot be mixed in with leaf piles.

Residents may also bring their loose leaves and garden waste to the City’s yard waste site, which is located at 1616 Main St.

It is not possible to accurately tell residents the exact day their leaves and garden waste will be picked up.

If you have any questions, call 834-7725 between 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

 Jeremy Wusterbarth

 Superintendent of Public Works, Parks & Harbor