Endries unveil plan for downtown Brillion

June 6, 2024

By David Nordby

The Brillion News

Please see the June 6, 2024 print edition of The Brillion News for the complete article.

BRILLION – Bob and Pat Endries revealed their vision for a revamped downtown to the Brillion Plan Commission on Monday night. 

“I think this could be the start of a renewal of downtown Brillion,” Bob Endries said.

The developments around the City Center building area would be fully funded by the Endries with no cost to the city. The list of things planned include:  

• Close Center Street from Main to Custer streets

• Extend Jackson Street to Center Street

• Purchase Holy Family Playground and create a dog park

• Ice skating and roller rink area

• Open Main Street from the torn down Sittman property to the Brillion Community Center for access and parking

• Possible home purchase on Main Street to create more space there

• Close parking east of the Brillion Community Center

• A memorial in the Brillion Community Center area

• A sports area that could include space for indoor and outdoor pickleball, bocce ball, shuffleboard, horseshoe, cornhole, basketball, volleyball and soccer.

“This would be totally funded. We’re not going to be asking the city or anybody else,” Endries emphasized. “It would be funded with a gift to the city.”

The Endries have spoken with others who would assist with the direction of the project.