HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
MAY 26, 2020
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, City
Hall
Mayor Palmeri presided.
PRESENT: Council Members Bob Poeschl (virtual), Michael Ford, Jake Krause, Matt
Mugerauer, Lynnsey Erickson, and Mayor Lori Palmeri
EXCUSED: Council Member Deb Allison-Aasby
ALSO PRESENT: Mark Rohloff, City Manager; Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk; and Lynn
Lorenson, City Attorney
Council Member Poeschl read the Invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Poeschl.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor ordered the following Public Hearing:
Ordinance 20-210 Approve Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment from Light
Density Residential to Medium & High Density Residential for
Properties Located at the 2600 Block of Witzel Avenue (Plan
Commission Recommends Approval)
There were no appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Report of Bills by the Finance Director
Receipt & Filing of Common Council Minutes from April 28 & May 12, 2020
Resolution 20-211 Award Bid to Cardinal Construction Company, Inc. for Spanbauer
Field Restrooms Renovation for Parks Department ($109,073.00)
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Resolution 20-212 Award Sid to Packer City International & Monroe Truck Equipment
for Tandem Axle Chassis Under Body Scraper & Equipment Package
for the Street Division ($209,270.00)
Resolution 20-213 Award Bid to Marshland Transplant Aquatic Nursery, LLC for
Installation of Native Plantings - South Park for Parks Department &
Public Works Department ($24,911.15)
Resolution 20-214 Award Bid to Minnesota Elevator Inc. for Elevator Improvements for
the Public Museum ($34,929.00)
Resolution 20-215 Approve Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for
Environmental Support for 2020 Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
/AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (+$90,000.00)
Resolution 20-216 Accept Storm Sewer Easement at 1658 Maricopa Drive (Plan
Commission Recommends Approval)
Resolution 20-217 Approve Street Right of Way Dedication along the South Side of the
2600 Block of Witzel Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends
Approval)
Resolution 20-218 Approve Conditional Use Permit to Allow a Roof Mounted Small
Solar Energy System at 11 Chateau Terrace (Plan Commission
Recommends Approval)
Resolution 20-219 Approve Conditional Use Permit for an Outdoor Commercial
Entertainment Use at 701 N. Main Street (Plan Commission
Recommends Approval)
Resolution 20-220 Approve Conditional Use Permit for an Outdoor Storage Area at 2676
S. Oakwood Road (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)
Resolution 20-221 Approve Budget Amendment & Fund Transfer; Approve Spot Blight
Designation; Authorize Redevelopment Authority to Acquire; 1014
Wisconsin Street ($37,000.00)
Resolution 20-222 Approve Appointments to Boards & Commissions
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MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTION 20-222
(Mugerauer; second, Krause)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Poeschl, Ford, Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri
Resolution 20-222 Approve Appointments to Boards & Commissions
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Ford)
MOTION: AMEND TO APPROVE APPOINTMENTS EXCLUDING THE
APPOINTMENT OF DEB MARTIN TO THE ADVISORY PARKS
BOARD UNTIL JUNE 9, 2020 COUNCIL MEETING (Mugerauer;
second, Ford)
LOST: Ayes (1) Mugerauer;
Noes (5) Poeschl, Ford, Krause, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri
VOTE ON ORIGINAL RESOLUTION
CARRIED: Ayes (5) Poeschl, Ford, Krause, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri;
Noes (1) Mugerauer
Council Member Mugerauer thanked all that had applied to the various boards and
commissions along with those that had served over the years. He recognized Tom Fojtic
for his years of service on the Plan Commission. He stated Bill Miller had served as a
dedicated member of the Advisory Parks Board and was not reappointed, he felt it was
unfair how the new appointee had been appointed.
Mayor Palmeri stated dedicated service would not be an appropriate term and explained
the reappointed was not made due to missed meetings over the years.
Council Member Ford questioned if the Mayor had the authority to approve sitting board
members.
Ms. Lorenson stated that was correct and the process was in the code.
ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES &RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance 20-223 Approve Temporary Closure of Oakwood Road at the Railroad
Crossing
FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
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Ordinance 20-224 Approve Zone Change from Business Park (BP) District to Business
Park with a Planned Development Overlay (BP-PD) District for Three
Properties Located at the Northeast Corner of Jackson Street & West
Fernau Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)
FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Ordinance 20-225 Approve Zone Change from Heavy Industrial District (HI) to Heavy
Industrial District with a Planned Development Overlay (HI-PD) at
191 W. 281h Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)
FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Ordinance 20-226 Approve Zone Change from Institutional District (I) to Institutional
District with a Planned Development Overlay (I-PD) at 500 E. County
Road Y (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)
FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Ordinance 20-227 Approve Zone Change from Single Family Residential — (SR-5)
District to Multi Family Residential — 12 (MR-12) District for
Properties Located on the South Side of the 2600 Block of Witzel
Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)
FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Resolution 20-228 Approve Waiving Interest & Penalty Fees for Late Property Tax
Installments
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Krause)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Poeschl, Ford, Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri
Russ VanGompel, Director of Finance explained Winnebago County had passed their
resolution, now the Council could take action on the matter.
Resolution 20-229 Approve Amendment No. 1 to Developer's Agreement with Lake
Shore Development of Oshkosh, LLC on Oshkosh Avenue, N.
Westfield Street & N. Koeller Street
MOTION: ADOPT (Erickson; second Ford)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Poeschl, Ford, Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri
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Allen Davis, Director of Community Development, gave a brief description of the
redistribution of the parcel layouts.
RECONSIDERED RESOLUTION
Resolution 20-207 Direct City Clerk to Mail Absentee Ballot Request Forms to All
Registered Voters in the City of Oshkosh for the August 11, 2020
Partisan Primary&November 3, 2020 Presidential Election
MOTION: RECONSIDER(Erickson; second, Ford)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Poeschl, Ford, Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri
MOTION: AMEND TO TIE TO CITY OF OSHKOSH DECLARATION OF
EMERGENCY (Ford; second, Mugerauer)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Poeschl, Ford, Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri
VOTE ON RESOLUTION AS AMENDED
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Poeschl, Ford, Krause, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri;
Noes (1) Mugerauer
Council Member Erickson explained at the time Council had originally voted on the
resolution, there had been a State of Emergency in place and since been lifted. She
requested the revote with the local declaration of emergency to be considered.
Council Member Ford stated it was important to protect the community and with the
emergency order in place the mailing should happen. He explained he did not feel the
mailing would be a permanent situation, it would be during the time of the COVID
emergency.
Deputy Mayor Krause stated the situation continued to change and he supported the
amended language.
Council Member Poeschl stated he felt the science indicated that the pandemic would
continue and Council should move forward with direction to mail the requests.
Council Member Ford questioned if Council would like to amend the resolution to include
the city's emergency declaration so it would not become a permanent matter.
Mayor Palmeri questioned the amount of time needed to send mailings.
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Ms. Ubrig requested Council make a decision and her office would move forward with a
plan.
Deputy Mayor Krause asked a series of questions regarding voter turn-out in previous
elections as well as questions pertaining to the proposed mailing.
Ms. Ubrig explained the numbers previously discussed and the figures for the proposed
mailing.
Mayor Palmeri questioned if the city's declaration of emergency would be closed before
the election.
Mr. Rohloff stated he did not believe it would be and indicated he would be surprised if it
was over by the end of the calendar year.
Council Member Mugerauer stated he like the idea of having the mailings tied to the city
emergency.
Council Member Erickson questioned if the Wisconsin Election Commission voted to send
applications to all voters, what that meant for the city.
Ms. Ubrig explained the state would mail the requests.
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
Report of Council Liaison for Boards & Commissions
Council Member Mugerauer reported on the following:
Public Arts & Beautification Committee
• Downtown mural would be unveiled June 6, 2020
Council Member Erickson reported on the following:
Oshkosh Housing Authority
• Waivers added during time of COVID-19
Rental Housing Advisory Board
Special Meeting scheduled for June 3, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. to talk through
evictions
Council Member Ford reported on the following:
Plan Commission
• Thanked Tom Fojtik for his years of service
• Discussion regarding solar roofs and distraction to drivers.
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Council Member Mugerauer recognized and thanked city employees for their work during
the health pandemic and their service to the community.
CITY MANAGER ANNO UNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
Mr. Rohloff informed Council of the cooperative purchases through the state bidding
process for the service van for the Electric Department ($37,053);the Ford Super Duty F350
pickup truck for the Fire Department ($35,150); and the one ton dump chassis for the Parks
Equipment ($36,882.50).
Mr. Rohloff asked if there were questions regarding the 1st quarter of the fund revenue and
expense report.
Council Member Ford questioned the contractual services section in the report.
Russ Van Gompel, Finance Director explained account had been set up to track the
computer virus, COVID-19 and the additional postage.
Council Member Erickson explained the Rental Housing Committee had a meeting to
address landlord/tenant issues and income changes due to COVID-19.
Mayor Palmeri stated the state had announced funds for the rental assistance programs.
Mike Stanley,Fire Chief gave a COVID-19 update that Winnebago County had 160 positive
cases and had lost 3 members of the community due to the virus. He explained the
number of cases increased with more tests administered and the reopening of the
community. He stressed the importance of caution with reopening businesses and to
follow all the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.
Mr. Rohloff stated department heads and staff were preparing to reopen city facilities with
the projected date of June 8,2020 for City Hall on a limited basis. He stated the pool would
remain closed for the summer.
Mayor Palmeri questioned board and commissions meetings and if those would continue.
Mr. Rohloff stated meetings would continue to operate in their current state and would be
reassessed at a later date.
Mayor Palmeri questioned how the Department of Health Services had tracked COVID-19
cases.
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Chief Stanley stated he received reports regularly and the City of Oshkosh had increased
numbers by the day of the virus. He explained Bethel Home had been hit hard with 11
occupants and 5 staff that tested positive. He stated the State of Wisconsin had been in
the top states with the most amount of positive COVID-19 cases. He state the issues were
changing and the City was doing everything they could to stay on top of the situation.
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
PAMELA R. UBRIG
CITY CLERK
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