Council Person District 4· 2023-04-18 – 2029-04-17 (continuous service: same seat listed 'term expires 04.21.2026' on the Oct 2025 archived Elected Officials page, re-elected 2026; term end per city Elected Officials page 'Term expires'; start is the 3rd Tuesday of April per Wis. Stat. § 62.09, subsection 5, paragraph a, which sets the regular term of mayor and alderperson to commence on the 3rd Tuesday of April in the year of election)
Matthew Biren
Altoona
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 36:23
- Avg per meeting
- 2:01
- Segments
- 711
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Top issues during term (12)(Parks Rec)
Federal grants for park lighting and bathrooms
Estimated at $400,000-500,000, which would consume most of a year's capital improvement capacity.
Five-year Parks and Open Space Plan update
No dollar figures yet — the survey will inform future park investment decisions.
Combined November/December Meeting Schedule
Yard Container Park rentals and fee changes
New rental revenue streams: $150/hour for exclusive park rentals, $30/hour for tent and mobile speakers.
Fairway Park playground replacement
The contract is $119,964.
Regional outdoor recreation plan endorsement
10th Street Park restroom and concession building
Estimated at $400,000-500,000, which would consume most of a year's capital improvement capacity.
AYSB storage building at Cinder City Park
No direct cost to the city; AYSB funds the building, valued around $50,000–$70,000, and pays about $60 a year through the city's insurance pool.
Highland Park and disc golf course nearing completion
Cinder City Days Lions Club agreement
Brings $1,200 into city coffers for park use.
Public art at River Prairie Park
A not-budgeted $6,000 purchase; staff will prepare a budget amendment.
River Prairie Festival and GramFest partnership
A free family event with fundraising via raffles and donations, no city ticket revenue.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Biren was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
No votes found matching Parks Rec.