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City of Rhinelander Planning Commission Meeting Agenda and Packet - 6/2/2026 at 5pm

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City of Rhinelander to perform fire hydrant flushing next week. Please see the below schedule.

Monday, June 1st - Nicolet College, Lake Julia area, Boyce Dr, Kemp St from Wisconsin River to Hwy 47.

Tuesday, June 2nd - Finish areas missed from Monday, additionally Oneida Ave west to Wisconsin River, Park St north of Kemp St.

Wednesday, June 3rd - Davenport St south to Park St,

Thursday, June 4th - Stevens St west to Wisconsin River, High St south to Davenport St (Including areas on Davenport near the Rhinelander Paper Mill).

Rhinelander Common Council meeting will be held Tuesday, May 26, 6pm at Rhinelander City Hall on the 2nd floor. 135 S Stevens St in Rhinelander. Doors open at 5:30pm. Public comment is held at 6pm. Agenda and packet can be found at the link below.

Rhinelander Common Council Agenda and Minutes Library of Rhinelander Common Council Agendas, Packets and Minutes.

WI DOT US HWY 8 Construction Project - 5-22-26 Update

This is as WI DOT Project. Contact WisDOT Project Manager: Michelle Guoin, 715 365-5792 with questions.

Highway: US 8
Location: WIS 47 to WIS 17 North
Schedule: April 20 to September 2026
Project description: Crews will remove the existing asphalt and concrete pavement, pave a new asphalt pavement surface and install centerline rumble strips. The intersections of WIS 17 South/WD Boyce Drive and County G with US 8 will be reconstructed as single lane roundabouts.

Anticipated work scheduled: Crews will:

Remove asphalt and concrete
Install new storm sewer
Traffic impacts:

During construction, US 8 will be closed during construction and detoured onto WIS 17 North, Lincoln Street, South Courtney Street, Pelham Street, Arbutus Street and Kemp Street.
The project will maintain a minimum of one lane of US 51 in each direction and maintain at least one lane of traffic on the side street during construction. Lane width restrictions in the work zone will be posted as maximum 10 foot.

Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/us8rhinelander/

Pioneer Park Historical Complex opens on Saturday! Start your Memorial Day weekend with a fun and free outing at our wonderful historical park!

Opening for PPHC's 94th year in operation. This weekend!

Founded in 1932, Pioneer Park Historical Complex has grown into one of Wisconsin’s premier local history museum campuses. Located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin within Pioneer Park along the Pelican River, the complex preserves and interprets the history of the Northwoods through museums focused on logging, railroads, conservation history, rural education, and local folklore.

The complex is especially known for housing the oldest logging museum of its kind in the nation, along with the famous “5 Spot” locomotive, Rhinelander Papermill exhibit, extensive Hodag displays, historic structures relocated from throughout the region, and more!

With something for everyone, families, history lovers, and curious explorers alike, Pioneer Park Historical Complex is a must visit destination in the heart of the Northwoods!

Admission is free, Donations gladly appreciated.

Public Works Community Forum: The second of three community forums will be held Thursday, May 21 at 6:oopm on the second floor of City Hall at 135 S Stevens St in Rhinelander. The second community forum is entitled, “Your Department of Public Works Leaders” and will be hosted by new Public Works Director Tom Roeser. In attendance will also be the foremen for the Streets Department, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Parks, and the City’s Water Department. This community forum will offer residents an opportunity to ask questions of the various Public Works departments.

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5-19-26 Plan Commission meeting agenda and packet in the link below. Meeting starts at 5:00pm on the second floor of Rhinelander City Hall at 135 S Stevens St in Rhinelander. Public comment at 5pm.

City of Rhinelander WI - NOTES Plan Commission   NOTICE - REGULARLY SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING RESCHEDULED FROM 5/5/26 TO 5/19/26 AT 5PM. Chairperson - Kris Hanus-MayorZoning Administrator- Malinda Lim, 281-384-6927, [email protected] - Oversees all planning and zoning issues for the City.Governed by O...

WI DOT US HWY 8 Construction Project - 5-15-26 Update
This is as WI DOT Project. Contact WisDOT Project Manager: Michelle Guoin, 715 365-5792 with questions.

Highway: US 8
Location: WIS 47 to WIS 17 North
Schedule: April 20 to September 2026
Project description: Crews will remove the existing asphalt and concrete pavement, pave a new asphalt pavement surface and install centerline rumble strips. The intersections of WIS 17 South/WD Boyce Drive and County G with US 8 will be reconstructed as single lane roundabouts.

Anticipated work scheduled: Crews will:

Remove asphalt and concrete
Traffic impacts:

During construction, US 8 will be closed during construction and detoured onto WIS 17 North, Lincoln Street, South Courtney Street, Pelham Street, Arbutus Street and Kemp Street.
The project will maintain a minimum of one lane of US 51 in each direction and maintain at least one lane of traffic on the side street during construction. Lane width restrictions in the work zone will be posted as maximum 10 foot.

Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/us8rhinelander/

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