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Request for Proposals on City Signage

City of Stevens Point in partnership with the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitor Bureau is seeking responses to this RFP from firms and/or individuals for the development of a comprehensive City entrance, neighborhood, & wayfinding signage program.

This Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified firms and/or individuals for the development of a comprehensive City entrance, neighborhood, and wayfinding signage program. Such program will include design elements that are consistent throughout the Commu...

Bukolt Boat Dock Ribbon Cutting

The Stevens Point Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department & Prime Water Anglers are inviting the community to a ribbon cutting for the Bukolt Park Boat Dock on Thursday, June 24 at 1:30 pm. The ceremony will take place along the shore of the WI River.

The boat dock project was a collaborative effort between the Stevens Point Public Works Department, Parks Recreation and Forestry Department and volunteers with the Prime Water Anglers. Prime Water Anglers is a local non-profit, volunteer-based organizati...

June 21 City Council Meeting Video Online, on TV, & on Radio

The June 21 City Council meeting video is online & will play on Community TV channel 984 (Charter/Spectrum) & on 105.9 FM radio WSNP-LP Tuesday, June 22 at 5:00 & 10:00 pm, & Wed., June 23 at 7:30 am. For captions, watch on our YouTube or Boxcast channel.

Vehicle Pursuit

On 6-22-2021, an officer from the Stevens Point Police Department attempted a traffic stop at 8:23am on a vehicle that was traveling approximately 50 mph south in the 1300 block of Division St. The vehicle did not stop, and a pursuit entailed.

The officer lost sight of the vehicle and the pursuit was terminated. Soon after, officers located the vehicle again and were able to identify the driver as Anthony J. Andrae – M/W; 1-27-1983, from past contacts. Andrae had a felony Department o...

Teaching Safe Bicycling

Learn to develop and organize a successful child bicycle training event in your community. July 9, 2021 From 9am-4pm.
Limited to 20 participants. Register early.

Drug Search Warrant

At approximately 5:00am today, 6-17-2021 a search warrant was executed at 3257 Church St in the City of Stevens Point. During the search of the house, there was 180 grams of drugs located – consisting of Cocaine, Fentanyl, and Methamphetamine.

This is a very large amount of drugs that has been removed from the streets and it carries a street value of approximately $30,000.

Charges are being requested with the District Attorney’s office on Brandon V. Smith, M/B; DOB 9-12-1988, for the following f...

June 15 County Board Meeting Video Online, on TV, & on Radio

The June 15 County Board meeting video is online. It will play on Community TV channel 984 (Charter/Spectrum) Thursday, June 17 at 5:00 & 10:00 pm, & Friday, June 18 at 7:30 am. It will play on 105.9 FM WSNP-LP radio Thursday, June 17 at 5:00 & 10:00 pm.

June 16 Historic Preservation Design Review Meeting Video Online, on TV, & on Radio

The June 16 Historic Preservation Design Review meeting video is online. It will play on Spectrum TV channel 984 Thursday, June 17 at 5:20 & 10:20 pm, & Friday, June 18 at 7:50 am. It will play on 105.9 FM WSNP-LP radio Thurs., June 17 at 5:20 & 10:20 pm.

2021 Road Resurfacing Project

The 2021 Road Resurfacing Project has begun & should be done by mid-September. Dates may change depending on weather & other factors. Work begins on Coye Dr., moves to Borham Ave., then to Heffron St. Expect delays. Please slow down in construction zones.

City of Stevens Point Street Tree Watering

The City of Stevens Point asks residents to remember to water street trees in front of their homes when they water trees on their property. This is especially true for recently-planted trees during hot and dry times like we presently are experiencing.

It hasn’t been hot as of late, but it is dry. Due to the lack of rain, trees around Stevens Point are showing signs of stress such as wilting or dropping leaves. Trees, besides being nice to sit under on a hot day, are seriously beneficial to a ...

Drop-Off Saturday Hours Changing for Summer

As of Saturday, June 19 the City drop-off will switch to Summer hours of 9:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturdays. (Tuesday and Thursday hours will remain as-is: 1:00 - 7:00 pm.)

Help Wanted - Street Maintenance Worker & Welder/Fabricator/Mechanic

Street Maintenance Worker involves manual labor in street department and public works operations, including snow removal. Welder/Fabricator/Mechanic does fabricating, welding, torching, and repairing of all City vehicles and equipment. Apply by June 25.

Intersection of Forest & Franklin St. Closed

The intersection of Forest and Franklin Streets is closed to all traffic to install utilities. After the work, the intersection will open over temporary gravel. Additional closures will be required at later dates as work progresses.

City Employees - EAP Connection & Health Newsletters

The June, 2021 EAP Connection and Health Newsletters have been published. These free resources are provided by ERC, our Employee Assistance Program, and Ascension Employer Solutions.

Municipal Court Amended Operations (COVID-19 Response)

Initial appearances, motion hearings, and trials are now being held in-person, although all parties also have the option of appearing remotely.

Commencing June 1, 2021, the Court will resume in-person initial appearances, motion hearings and trials. 

Initial appearances, motion hearings and trials will temporarily be held in the new Stevens Point City Conference Room. The courtroom curren...

Request for Proposals - 1700 Strongs Ave. Redevelopment/Repurposing

The City of Stevens Point (pop. 26, 717) Redevelopment Authority has issued a Request for Proposals for the redevelopment/repurposing of 1700 Strongs Ave. in Stevens Point. Proposals are due by electronic submission no later than 4 pm CST, July 2, 2021.

All questions or to coordinate a walk-through can be directed to Ryan Kernosky, Director of Community Development, at rkernosky@stevenspoint.com or 715-346-1568.