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CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
DECEMBER 8, 2020
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. virtually.
Mayor Palmeri presided.
PRESENT: Council Members Deb Allison-Aasby, Michael Ford, Matt Mugerauer,
Lynnsey Erickson, Jake Krause, and Mayor Lori Palmeri
EXCUSED: Council Member Bob Poeschl
ALSO PRESENT: Mark Rohloff, City Manager; Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk; and Lynn
Lorenson, City Attorney
Council Member Allison-Aasby read the Invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Allison-Aasby.
PRESENTATION
Stephanie Gylenvand and Jennifer Skolaski gave an overview of the Winnebago County
Overdose Fatality Report.
Mayor Palmeri stated her appreciation for the reminder to support recovery.
Council Member Ford requested information regarding training from Menasha and other
cities to assist with future policies.
CITIZEN STATEMENTS
There were no citizen statements to Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT ONAGENDA ITEMS
Resolution 20-286 Approve Envision North Jackson Plan (Plan Commission
Recommends Approval)
Shirley Brabender Mattox, 1313 Jackson Street, commended staff on the plan for future
growth and urged Council to approve.
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Resolution 20-287 Approve Implementation Plan for Jackson Street Multimodal Traffic
Safety & Quality of Life Study
Shirley Brabender Mattox, 1313 Jackson Street, expressed her appreciation of the plan for
Jackson Street and urged Council to support.
Mayor Palmeri read an email received from Tony Palmeri, 212 W. Parkway Avenue, the
email indicated support of the safety features from the neighborhood association and
urged the Council to approve alternate 2A.
CONSENTAGENDA ITEMS
Report of Bills by the Finance Director
Receipt of Claim filed with the City's Insurance Company:
A) Josephine Lofaro for an alleged Sewer Backup
Resolution 20-465 Approve Professional Services Agreement for Knapp Street
Quarries, Kienast-Paulus Quarries & Timmerman Landfill for
Operations, Monitoring, and Maintenance Support during 2021
Calendar Year/AECOM Technical Services, Inc. ($120,300.00)
Resolution 20-466 Approve Renewal of Wastewater Treatment Agreement with the
Town of Algoma Sanitary District No. 1
Resolution 20-467 Approve Renewal of Wastewater Treatment Agreement with the
Town of Black Wolf Sanitary District No. 1
Resolution 20-468 Approve Winnebago County & City of Oshkosh Inter-Agency
Agreement for Haz-Mat Response Services
Resolution 20-469 Authorize the Filing by Go Transit of 2021 FTA & WISDOT Operating
& Capital Assistance Grants as well as County Transportation
Assistance
Resolution 20-470 Approve Option to Purchase City Owned Land to 2750 Vinland, LLC
Resolution 20-471 Approve Purchase of 2021 iasWorld Software as a Service (SAAS) to
Tyler Technologies, Inc. for IT Division ($108,535.00)
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Resolution 20-472 Approve Purchase of Service Maintenance Agreements to Stryker
ProCare for Fire Department ($80,784.00)
Resolution 20-473 Approve Cooperative Purchase of Cleaning Services of Shop Supplies
& Uniforms to Cintas Corporation for City Departments (Various
Amounts)
Resolution 20-474 Award Bid to Various Vendors for Chemicals for the Water
Filtration/Wastewater Treatment Plants for 2021 (Various
Amounts)
Resolution 20-475 Award Bid to Bound Tree Medical for Emergency Medical Supplies
for the Fire Department (Various Amounts)
Resolution 20-476 Approve Labor Contracts with Oshkosh Professional Police
Officers Association (OPPA), Oshkosh Police Supervisors Association
(OPSA) & American Federation of State, County, & Municipal
Employees (AFSCME) Local 796 Transit For Years 2021, 2022 &2023
Resolution 20-477 Approve 2021 Across the Board Market Increase for Non-Represented
Employees
Resolution 20-478 Approve Initial Resolution for Special Assessments for Concrete
Pavement, Asphalt Pavement, Sidewalk (New & Rehabilitation)
Driveway Aprons, Sanitary Sewer Main & Laterals (New & Relay),
Water Main & Laterals (New & Relay) & Storm Sewer Mains &
Laterals (New & Relay) Relating to Contract No. 21-04 / West Y11
Avenue (Oakwood Road to Linden Oaks Drive)
Resolution 20-479 Disallowance of Claim by Apex Accident Attorneys on behalf of
David & Debra Eis
Resolution 20-480 Approve Appointment to the Advisory Park Board
Resolution 20-481 Approve Combination "Class B" License & Secondhand Dealer
Licenses
MOTION: ADOPT (Krause; second, Ford)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Ford, Mayor
Palmeri
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ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance 20-482 Cancel December 22, 2020 Council Meeting
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Allison-Aasby)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Ford, Mayor
Palmeri
Ordinance 20-483 Approve Zone Change from Central Mixed Use District with a
Planned Development Overlay (CMU-PD) to Central Mixed Use
District (CMU) at 500 - 502 North Main Street
FIRST READING: LAYED OVER UNDER THE RULES
Mayor Palmeri requested an overview of the zone change.
Allen Davis, Director of Community Development, explained that after the temporary use
by the Boys and Girls Club the land would go back to the original zoning.
Resolution 20-484 Approve General Development Plan & Specific Implementation Plan
for a Commercial Development at 1870 Oshkosh Avenue (Plan
Commission Recommends Approval)
MOTION: ADOPT (Erickson; second, Ford)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Ford, Mayor
Palmeri
Allen Davis, Director of Community Development, explained the development of the Fox
Community Credit Union with their access on Rath Lane. He mentioned the high
standards and the compensation with the landscaping and building elevations.
Resolution 20-485 Approve General Development Plan & Specific Implementation Plan
for a Multi-Family Development Located at Logan Drive West of
Jackson Street (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)
MOTION: ADOPT (Ford; second, Mugerauer)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Ford, Mayor
Palmeri
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Resolution 20-486 Approve Envision North Jackson Plan (Plan Commission
Recommends Approval)
MOTION: ADOPT (Erickson; second, Allison-Aasby)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Ford, Mayor
Palmeri
Resolution 20-487 Approve Implementation Plan for Jackson Street Multimodal Traffic
Safety&Quality of Life Study
MOTION: ADOPT (Ford; second, Erickson)
Council Member Allison-Aasby asked if the implementation would impact the residential
properties for recycling and garbage pick-up.
James Rabe, Director of Public Works, stated there would be some back up on Jackson
Street during times of pick up.
Council Member Ford stated he recommended 2A.
MOTION: AMEND TO SELECT ALTERNATE 2A (Ford; second, Krause)
Alternate 2A — reconfigure the existing four-lane cross section
between Church Avenue and Murdock Avenue to one 11' wide
through lane in each direction, a 13' wide center two-way left-turn
lane, and a 5' curb buffer area on each side of the street; install speed
feedback signs to increase motorist's awareness of their speed and
encourage a reduction in travel speed; provide dedicated left-turn
lanes at the signalized intersections with a shared through/right-turn
lane in each direction; install continental-style crosswalk pavement
markings at the unsignalized intersections with Prospect Ave., Scott
Ave. and Lincoln Ave, along with pedestrian crossing signs at each of
these locations;and install a crosswalk on the north side of the Jackson
Street intersection with Congress Avenue with rectangular rapid
flashing beacons (RRFB). [It should be noted that Alternate 2A
recommended the construction of curb bump outs at intersections
which staff is recommending be deferred at this time to allow for the
evaluation of the effectiveness of other improvements
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Ford, Mayor
Palmeri
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Council Member Allison-Aasby stated her concern was the significant amount of truck
traffic and questioned if that traffic would be pushed onto different streets.
Allen Davis, Director of Community Development, explained the truck traffic concerns
were discussed with the consultants and they expressed the same level of traffic was
projected. He stated the consultant explained that the residential citizens would likely use
the center lane to maneuver in and out of their properties. He mentioned in 2022 the
reconstruction of Algoma could impact the transportation with restriping and could be
reversed if it became an issue.
Jim Collins, Director of Transportation, stated that it was possible for the truck traffic to
change a little and the model did show a minimal impact of service delay. He stated that
he believed there was a tradeoff with traffic flow and traffic calming. He explained
residents could use the center turn lane to enter/exit their driveway.
Mr. Rohloff stated that 9th Avenue was done the same way and he observed that citizens
used the center lane to maneuver.
Council Member Mugerauer indicated the data he received for 9th Avenue when compared
to Jackson Street looked similar in terms of traffic.
Mayor Palmeri questioned how the plan would affect the Merrill School improvements in
the area.
Mr. Davis shared the drafted plan and indicated that the consultant did not see a need to
accommodate any differently.
Mr. Collins stated the school district would do a traffic impact analysis along with their
building plan to show any projected issues that the City would need to address. He
indicated that the consultants had seen the layout and did not indicate any impact to our
plan.
Mr. Rohloff stated a traffic impact analysis would be required. He stated staff had not
recommended the bump out immediately to see what would happen as the school districts
plans evolved. He indicated once a date was set with the school board, the City would be
actively involved with the development.
Council Member Mugerauer questioned if there were traffic counts after the changes on
9th Avenue to compare if traffic moved to another location.
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Mr. Collins stated that they had not looked directly at that, he felt that there had not been
any change to the traffic.
Council Member Mugerauer explained his concerns were pushing the traffic onto
Wisconsin Street. He asked if there was anything other than the$8,000 the City would lose
in terms from the State due to the change of the layout.
Mr. Collins stated that he was not aware of any additional funding the City would lose.
James Rabe, Director of Public Works, stated there was no additional funding that would
be lost.
Council Member Allison-Aasby questioned the timing and public input.
Mayor Palmeri stated that she had personally sat in on the workshops and there had been
a lot of public input as well as phone calls and emails.
Council Member Mugerauer stated his concerns were that everyone was involved, he did
appreciate the neighborhood associations and their input. He suggested a delay until
January 2021, due to no rush with the project.
Mayor Palmeri stated her support of 2A and that multiple neighborhood associations were
involved.
Council Member Erickson stated that she attended all three public input sessions and was
impressed with the turnout.
Council Member Krause mentioned he believed that this had been a hazard and the
reduction to one lane would slow down the traffic. He stated that he supported 2A.
Council Member Ford explained there would be the ability for the City to make changes if
necessary and his support for 2A.
MOTION: VOTE ON RESOLUTION AS AMENDED
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Ford, Mayor
Palmeri
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Resolution 20-488 Approve Conditional Use Permit to Make a Legal Use under the &
3850-3852 Parkview Court (Plan Commission Recommends
Approval)
MOTION: ADOPT (Ford; second, Krause)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Ford, Mayor
Palmeri
Resolution 20-489 Approve Agreement with Greater Oshkosh Economic Development
Corporation for Economic Development Services ($105,000.00)
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Erickson)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Ford, Mayor
Palmeri
Council Member Mugerauer commended Greater Oshkosh Economic Development
Corporation (GOEDC) for their assistance and thankful they continued to partner with the
City.
Council Member Allison-Aasby also commended the staff at the GOEDC for their effort
and worthwhile spending of the funds.
Mayor Palmeri questioned if the City had specific requests to support minority and women
owned business entrepreneurship in the agreement.
Allen Davis, Director of Community Development, explained that the agreement outlines
that GOEDC works with the City on the economic development priorities the City had and
believed it did specify minority or disadvantaged. He explained money would help
minority businesses with capital catalyst and the City would explore other opportunities
to help entrepreneurs. He indicated that GOEDC had applied for capital catalyst #3 and
funds would be received in the next couple of months. He stated there was also Covid
Recovery Funds for businesses in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Mr. Rohloff explained the demand for the Covid Loans had been good,not overwhelming.
He mentioned it was a good time to look at funds that were set aside to repurpose them
and look at minority and women owned business enterprises to show more support.
Mayor Palmeri stated GOEDC also supported veteran owned businesses.
Council Member Bob Poeschl arrived at 7:12 p.m.
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Resolution 20-490 Approve Amendment to Transportation Agreement with Oshkosh
Area School District for Student Transportation
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Erickson)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Poeschl, Ford,
Mayor Palmeri
Council Member Mugerauer complimented the staff on preparing the information quickly
and stated his support.
Resolution 20-491 Approve Amendment to 2020 Capital Improvement Budget to
Provide Funding for a Transportation Utility Analysis
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Krause)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Poeschl, Ford,
Mayor Palmeri
Council Member Mugerauer request an overview.
Mr. Rohloff stated that staff had a meeting with several members of the league who had
worked on the transportation utility fee options. He reminded Council that they delayed
the discussion based on Janesville's decision. He explained Janesville had the report and
would take it up in January. He stated for our community, a better explanation was needed
for our business entities that had concerns with our previous recommendation. He
reminded Council that the traffic based fee was the most legally defensible and that was
addressed with the committee last year. He stated there was no funding identified and
this action on the budget amendment would address that. He stated several communities
came together to review their process and discussed their experience. He explained that
staff needed more time to review the data to report back to Council.
James Rabe, Director of Public Works, stated that on his previous discussions regarding
the trip generation he was not in favor. He explained after further review, he realized that
it was not as time consuming or costly. He requested more time to look at the data to give
a better recommendation to Council.
Mayor Palmeri questioned if this included an analysis for the trip generation model and
the wheel tax vehicle registration fee.
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Mr. Rohloff clarified that this only included the trip generation model. He stated that there
had been a discussion on the hybrid approach which they did not recommend. He
explained to Council that Janesville through the process had learned pros and cons with
the wheel tax vehicle registration fee.
Russ Van Gompel, Director of Finance, recommended that staff compile data from the trip
generation model and review those figures prior to considering a hybrid approach.
Resolution 20-492 Approve 2021 Storm Water Utility Rate ($210.60/ERU/year)
MOTION: ADOPT (Krause; second, Ford)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Poeschl, Ford,
Mayor Palmeri
Council Member Ford questioned if the increase was needed to fund the projects in the
Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
Mr. Rohloff confirmed that was correct.
Council Member Mugerauer stated that the increase was needed to maintain and improve
the investment of the infrastructure. He explained that since April 2016, there was a 54%
accumulative increase over time. He recommended a discussion with Public Works to
understand when the cost would plateau for the citizens.
Mr. Rohloff explained that the City had borrowed for these projects before he started in
2008.
Russ Van Gompel, Director of Finance, explained that the fee was based on projects that
were identified for storm water management and the funds needed for future projects. He
stated that the staff tried to minimize the increases.
Mr. Rohloff stated there was a 35 year plan that started in 2006, and the City was currently
12 years into the plan.He explained that every year,projects were added and other projects
were identified through the next decade, which was where the funds would go. He stated
that the projects were through-out the City not just one neighborhood.
Council Member Allison-Aasby stated that the City had made investments to the
infrastructure to assist with the flooding that occurred in the past.
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Mayor Palmeri stated she was curious on how many people were aware they could apply
for a storm water credit based on the green infrastructure. She questioned the number of
individuals who had taken advantage of the program and how they would access the
application.
James Rabe, Director of Public Works, stated since the approval of the policy it had
dwindled. He explained the information and application for the storm water utility credits
were available on the City website.
Mr. Rohloff reminded the Council to promote the storm water utility credit.
Mayor Palmeri stated that the Sustainability Advisory Board had a presentation from UW
Oshkosh students and they provided recommendations for the sustainability website.
Resolution 20-493 Approve Fee Schedule for Sewer Use Charges
MOTION: ADOPT (Ford; second, Erickson)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Poeschl, Ford,
Mayor Palmeri
Resolution 20-494 Approve the City of Oshkosh Fee Schedule
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Krause)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Poeschl, Ford,
Mayor Palmeri
Council Member Mugerauer complimented the finance team on their efforts and the
increases were minimal. He mentioned that special events would pay full cost for
equipment charges and that he would bring information to the January meeting to have a
discount to that cost.
Mayor Palmeri questioned the increase of the ambulance fees.
Mike Stanley, Fire Chief, explained that LifeQuest did a market study and they bundled
rates instead of individual fees.
Mayor Palmeri questioned the fall prevention program.
Chief Stanley explained there was a large number of falls from individuals in our
community.He stated that these falls made the fee higher and if the individual participated
in an evidence based program then the fee would be waived.
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Resolution 20-495 Approve Cooperative Purchase of Body Cam Service Agreement to
Axon Enterprise Inc. for Police Department ($534,744.81)
MOTION: ADOPT (Krause; second, Mugerauer)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Poeschl, Ford,
Mayor Palmeri
Dean Smith, Chief of Police, stated this was a continuation of the body cam program in
place since 2016. He explained the contract would gave his department unlimited data
storage and additional cameras. He stated the additional cameras would be available for
all patrol supervisors and detectives that had interactions with citizens.
Council Member Mugerauer stated that he was thankful for this opportunity and
expressed the importance to document interactions for citizens and police officers.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER &FUTURE AGENDA
ITEMS
Mr. Rohloff stated he did not have a date for the joint workshop with Oshkosh Area School
District and that he would let the Council know when a date was decided.
Council Member Ford expressed interest in naming a section of the Riverwalk after Lurton
Blassingame who pioneered the idea. He stated the policy required a 5 year period
between when an individual passed away and when the City would move forward with
the naming of a project. He recommended that in the future this be considered.
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
Report of Council Liaison for Boards & Commissions
Council Member Allison-Aasby reported on the following:
Committee on Aging
• Presentation on Isolation/Loneliness
• Aging Disabilities Center report on Age Friendly Community Projects
• Fall Protection
• Resources for Seniors
• Reports on Scams/State Bills/Covid Updates/Medicare Open
Enrollment
Landmarks Commission
• Historic Plaque Application
• Staff Updates on Historic Preservation Plan
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• Review criteria for future plaque application
• Virtual Historical Preservation Conference
Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Maintaining Support Local Oshkosh Facebook
• Love Oshkosh Campaign
• Holidays in Oshkosh Keeping it Local
• $240,000 grant to assist with lost revenue
Council Member Ford reported on the following:
Long Range Finance Committee
• Draft document for a budget development policy
Council Member Mugerauer reported on the following:
Long Range Finance Committee
• Review Interest Rates for Special Assessment
Council Member Allison-Aasby reminded Council that local nonprofit agencies could
have had financial and staffing issues due to the recent circumstances. She encouraged
if there were questions to communicate with the executive director.
CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
Mr. Rohloff stated that there are number of contract items in the agenda some for 2021. He
updated the Council on the professional services Agreement for Professional Services
Agreement for 2021 General Storm Water Services / Brown & Caldwell $50,000.00;
Professional Services Agreement for 2021 Site Plan Review Services / Brown & Caldwell
$50,000.00; Amendment to Professional Service Agreement for Sawyer Creek Floodplain
Mapping Assistance / Strand Associates, Inc. $8,500.00; Professional Services Agreement
for Transportation User Fee Model Development/R.A.Smith,Inc.$55,000.00;He indicated
that this was the model that was referenced earlier in the agenda. Professional Service
Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for Annual Maintenance for Commercial
Assessment Services $51,900.00; Cooperative Purchase of 2021 Computers $36,171.20. He
informed Council that the City's 191h neighborhood association was the Historic Fourth
Ward.
Mayor Palmeri asked for the site map of the new neighborhood association.
Mayor Palmeri questioned the timeline for follow up on the Transitional Living Program
(TLP) discussion or potential review.
Ms. Lorensen stated information on the TLP would be coming forward soon.
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Mr. Rohloff explained he wanted something in place to relieve some of the concerns that
the neighborhood was dealing with.
Mayor Palmeri questioned if there would be a discussion with Winnebago County
regarding the challenges with individuals classified as 980 offenders.
Mr. Rohloff asked for clarification if the City communicated with the Department of
Corrections or Winnebago County.
Mayor Palmeri stated both.
Mr. Rohloff stated the City did not have anything to do with that, he wanted to make sure
the County was looking at alternate sites. He explained that the County was getting forced
to find location for these individuals and the City did not believe the 980 offenders were
meant for these sites.
Mr. Rohloff mentioned the City would continue to keep an eye on what was happening at
the State level with Covid-19. He stated that the governors mask mandate had changed to
an advisory. He stated how important it was to follow the basics, City hall was now open
and tax bills were distributed. He explained there were various methods for citizens to pay
their tax bills which included payment at City Hall. He stated that virtual meetings would
be extended through January.
Mayor Palmeri asked if the City had been contacted regarding the hub and spoke model
for the vaccination distribution or was that going directly to public health.
Mr. Rohloff stated no information was received.
Chief Stanley explained Public Health staff would share that information when available.
Mr. Rohloff confirmed that there would be various locations to provide vaccines for as
many citizens as possible.
MOTION: ADJOURN (Mugerauer, second Allison-Aasby)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Poeschl, Ford,
Mayor Palmeri
The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
PAMELA R. UBRIG
CITY CLERK
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