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January 21, 2026

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Two Rivers, WI 54241

920-793-5523

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Neshotah Beach Concession Stand Resident Survey

Your Beach. Your Voice. Your Future

The City of Two Rivers is evaluating potential renovation options for the Neshotah Beach concession stand and restroom facility. The City has reviewed multiple approaches, ranging from a minimal health-code update to a full demolition and rebuild.

This short survey is intended to gather resident input to help inform City Council’s future decision. No final decisions have been made and City Council will not make a final decision on this project until later.

The primary option currently under consideration by the City is an interior renovation that would retain the existing building footprint and architectural style from the 1950’s while doubling restroom capacity, providing individual and family changing areas, improving ADA accessibility, and improving the rear picnic shelter area to include retractable screens and heaters, which would allow this space to be utilized for more weeks of the year.

Having an improved shelter space also makes this project eligible for additional grants, thus further reducing the property tax contribution.

The current total project cost estimate for this option is $510,000. As with all major capital projects, the City will be getting multiple competitive bids, so exact specific amounts will be known in a few months. Funding would come mostly from non-property-tax sources, including Room Tax funds and grants.

Based on current assumptions, the portion supported by City property taxes would be approximately $130,000, paid over ten years (about $13,000 per year). There have been no General Fund expenditures approved for this project in the 2026 City budget and Council will be voting on this as part of the annual capital borrowing cycle.

We are looking forward to getting as many residents' input as possible to help guide us forward.

CLICK HERE FOR PROJECT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

City Survey

City Council Recap: Borrowing Resolution Approved

Disciplined Debt with Long-Term Stability

This week, City Council approved a routine, legally required financing resolution related to the City’s 2026 capital projects. This action does not authorize new projects or increase spending. The approved resolution preserves the City’s ability to reimburse itself later in 2026 for budgeted capital costs (it's a federal IRS required step).

After a higher borrowing year in 2024, the City reduced capital borrowing by about 26% in 2025 and is holding essentially flat in 2026, with less than a 1% increase, which is noteworthy considering the economic inflation seen in materials and labor.

For context, the City has typically borrowed between $2.5–$3.5 million per year for more than a decade for capital investment. In both 2025 and 2026, approximately $2.3 million in debt is being repaid, keeping overall capital funding stable and consistent with past practice. The Resolution approved last night included a not-to-exceed borrowing amount of $2,563,818.

This action is consistent with the City’s recently reaffirmed debt cap policy, including a self-imposed limit of less than 3% of equalized property value and a requirement that at least 50% of debt be retired within 10 years. Currently, more than 98% of the City’s general obligation debt is repaid within 10 years.

Helpful Ways to Locate Water Leads this Winter

Leaking Water Guidance

Residents that have a higher than usual water bill or are showing high water usage on their bill may have a water leak.

The City water meter on your property has a "leak indicator" on the meter faceplate.

If you suspect a leak, locate the water meter (usually in the basement wall closest to the street). The leak detector will rotate if there is water moving through the meter.

If the indicator moves, water is leaking somewhere in the home.

Click the button below for complete details.

CLICK HERE leaking water guidance

Two Rivers ~ Mishicot Ecumenical Food Pantry

Here When Life Hits a Rough Patch

The City of Two Rivers has a food pantry located at 1902 22nd Street. It is available for anyone residing in the Two Rivers or Mishicot school district who is experiencing a temporary financial situation due to unemployment, illness, or other unusual circumstance.

Residents must meet income guidelines and proof of residency is required. Registered families receive three to four days of non-perishable food and meat of their choice. Fresh produce and bread is provided, if available. The Pantry also provides school supplies and coats for children, Easter food and gifts for children, and other supplies as available.

The food pantry can be reached by stopping by during open hours, calling 920.793.5364 during open hours, or emailing Lynn at trep@lakefield.net.

Click to read TREP pamphlet

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kid's Sake

Game on! 2026 Bowl for Kids’ Sake Team Registration Open for Signup

Big Brothers Big Sisters WI Shoreline will host its 43rd annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake Feb. 6-7 at Odyssey Fun Center in Sheboygan Falls and Feb. 27-28 at Meadow Lanes North in Manitowoc. Online registration is now open for teams to sign up for their preferred date and time.

This year’s theme is Game On! Attendees are encouraged to create costumes to celebrate their

favorite sports, board and video games, or childhood memories. Team jerseys, Clue, Sesame Street, Pokémon, Mario Brothers…the possibilities are endless! Prizes will be awarded for best costumes, most funds raised, and more. King pins decorated by Kohler and Manitowoc Lincoln art students will be available for bids in a live auction.

The event is sponsored by Van Horn Automotive Group and media partner Seehafer Broadcasting, and every dollar raised will support life-changing youth mentoring programs in our community. It takes approximately $2,500 to support one “Big” and “Little” match for a year, so every contribution counts.

Ask your friends and coworkers to form a team and join us in the fun. Click the button below to register a team or donate to the cause. For more information, contact the BBBS office at (920) 458-0111.

Event Details:

• When: February 6-7 Odyssey Fun Center in Sheboygan Falls; February 27-28, Meadow Lanes

North, Manitowoc

• What to Wear: Childhood toy and game costumes, sports apparel

• Why Participate: Support youth mentoring programs in Sheboygan and Manitowoc counties

About Big Brothers Big Sisters WI Shoreline

Big Brothers Big Sisters WI Shoreline helps children realize their potential and build their futures

through evidence-based mentoring programs that match trusted volunteer mentors with children who need additional support and guidance.

Through the careful pairing of an adult with a child, BBBS can combine the abilities of the mentor with the needs of the child to produce safe, goal-oriented, friendships. Agency professionals work with each relationship to ensure the interaction leads to more self-confident and self-reliant young people.

For more information about BBBSWIS, click here.

CLICK HERE to register a team or donate to the cause