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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02. Minutes from Common Council MeetingPROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN FEBRUARY 9, 2021 REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. virtually. Deputy Mayor Krause presided. PRESENT: Council Members Lynnsey Erickson, Bob Poeschl, Michael Ford, Deb Allison-Aasby, Jake Krause, and Matt Mugerauer ALSO PRESENT: Mark Rohloff, City Manager; Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk; and Lynn Lorenson, City Attorney Council Member Erickson read the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Erickson. Mayor Palmeri arrived at 6:06 p.m. PRESENTATIONS Doug Gieryn, Director/Health Officer Winnebago County, provided a status update on COVID-19 in Winnebago County. He stated stats were updated daily by the health department and there was a downward trend in the county. He explained that testing was available at the Sunnyview Expo Center from Tuesday through Friday, other locations were the University of Oshkosh, and local pharmacies. He stated the county website would have the most updated information on testing sites. He explained that the Sunnyview Expo Center would be a vaccination site once vaccines were received and that information could be found on their website. He mentioned other vaccination opportunities were available and that information was online. Mayor Palmeri asked for clarification on the 1A classification and the process. Mr. Gieryn stated Winnebago County had assisted unaffiliated 1A personnel health care professionals to receive the vaccine. He explained if individuals were an unaffiliated health care provider to contact the health department for future information. CITIZENS STATEMENTS There were no citizen statements. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 9, 2021 2 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS Resolution 21-86 Approve Urging the United States Congress to Enact the Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act (Sustainability Advisory Board Recommends Approval) Kate Hancock-Cooke, 216 Bosworth Court, Neenah, shared a presentation that explained the Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act and the benefits to the City. She encouraged Council to support the resolution. Patricia Dwyer-Hallquist, 2030 Hazel Street, urged Council to support the Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act. Clerk Ubrig read the names of individuals that emailed Council regarding Resolution 21- 87. Marybeth Petesch, 736 Evans Street Bob Everhard, 9112 Windward Court Mary Wehner, 2426 Bowen Street Shannon Davis Foust, 800 Algoma Boulevard Patsy Gavin, 1945 Cliffview Court Joyce Frohn, 425 Congress Avenue Erin Thompson, no address listed CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Report of Bills by the Finance Director. Receipt & Filing of the Common Council Minutes from January 26, 2021. Resolution 21-56 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. 21-07 A) Knapp Street (150’ North of Osborn Avenue to 150’ South of West 18th Avenue) B) Erie Avenue (Knapp Street to Rugby Street) C) Florida Avenue (Knapp Street to 150’ East of Sanders Street) D) Rugby Street (West South Park Avenue to Florida Avenue) E) Sanders Street (West South Park Avenue to Florida Avenue) PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 9, 2021 3 F) West 18th Avenue (150’ East of Knapp Street to 150’ West of Knapp Street) G) West 17th Avenue (150’ East of Knapp Street t 150’ West of Knapp Street) H) Concordia Avenue (150’ East of Knapp Street to 150’ West of Knapp Street) I) Osborn Avenue (150’ East of Knapp Street to 150’ West of Knapp Street) Resolution 21-57 Approve Initial Resolution for Special Assessments for Storm Sewer Laterals Relating to Contract No. 21-20 / Various Locations Resolution 21-58 Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Algoma for Reconstruction of Omro Road Resolution 21-59 Approve Professional Services Agreement for Environmental Support for 2021 Capital Improvement Projects / AECOM Technical Services, Inc. ($120,000.00) Resolution 21-60 Approve Reauthorization of Self-Insurance for Worker’s Compensation Resolution 21-61 Approve Employee Handbook Update / Employee Development Resolution 21-62 Approve Purchase of 2021 Water Meters & Transmitters from Core & Main for Water Utility Division ($629,660.00) Resolution 21-63 Waive Formal Bidding Requirements & Approve Purchase of Used Motor Grader to Brooks Tractor Inc., for Street Division ($219,000.00) Resolution 21-64 Approve Purchase of Lighting Poles & Fixtures to Enterprise Lighting LTD & Philips Lighting for the West 9th Avenue Reconstruction Project No. 21-04 ($54,070.01) Resolution 21-65 Award Bid for Public Works Contract No. 21-02 to Viking Industrial Painting for Washburn Water Tower Painting & Mixing ($993,500.00) Resolution 21-66 Award Bid to CR Fochs LLC for Installation of Emergency Generator for the Oshkosh Fire Station 15 ($89,845.00) PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 9, 2021 4 Resolution 21-67 Award Bid to Michels Materials, MCC Inc. & Northeast Asphalt Inc. for Road Materials for Various Departments Resolution 21-68 Award Bid to Brooks Tractor Inc. for Industrial Loader/Backhoe for the Parks Department ($76,000.00) Resolution 21-69 Approve Dissolving Tax Incremental District No. 10 Main & Washington Redevelopment Resolution 21-70 Approve Dissolving Tax Incremental District No. 11 Oshkosh Office Center Resolution 21-71 Renewal of Bird City Wisconsin Designation; Designate May 1, 2021 as International Migratory Bird Day (Sustainability Advisory Board Recommends Approval) Resolution 21-72 Approve Special Event – Jack Baker Sports – North America Ice Fishing Circuit (NAIFC) to utilize Menominee Park & Millers Bay for the NAIFC 2021 Open Qualifier / March 5-7, 2021 Resolution 21-73 Approve Special Event – Houge’s Bar to utilize Menominee Park for Houge’s Walleye Warm-Up / May 29, 2021 Resolution 21-74 Approve Special Event – Oshkosh North Baseball, Inc. to utilize Reetz Softball Complex at Menominee Park for the Spartan Summer Slam / June 4-6, 2021 Resolution 21-75 Approve Special Event – UW Oshkosh to utilize Menominee Park & City streets for the Titan 5K / August 7, 2021 Resolution 21-76 Approve Special Event – Oshkosh Public Museum to host the Menominee Clan Story POW WOW on the Oshkosh Public Museum grounds / June 5, 2021 Resolution 21-77 Approve Special Event – Business Improvement District (BID) Consortium to utilize Market Street & Opera House Square for the Downtown Chalk Walk / August 7, 2021 Resolution 21-78 Approve Appointment to the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Resolution 21-79 Approve Combination “Class B” License & Operator Licenses PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 9, 2021 5 Council Member Ford pulled Resolution 21-61. MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTION 21-61 (Allison-Aasby; second, Erickson) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Poeschl, Ford, Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Mayor Palmeri Resolution 21-61 Approve Employee Handbook Update / Employee Development MOTION: ADOPT (Poeschl; second, Mugerauer) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Erickson, Poeschl, Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Mayor Palmeri Present (1) Ford Council Member Ford stated he would vote present due to a conflict of interest. ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance 21-80 Amend Parking Regulations on: 1) Grand Street 2) 8th Avenue MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Ford) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Poeschl, Ford, Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Mayor Palmeri Ordinance 21-81 Amend Ordinances Setting Interest Rate for Special Assessment Payment Plans MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Erickson) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Poeschl, Ford, Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Mayor Palmeri Ordinance 21-82 Amend Ordinances Pertaining to Noise Restrictions FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ms. Lorenson stated the ordinance consolidated the restrictions to be in one place in the code book. She explained that the ordinance had two categories of offenses: 1) noise in excess of noise limits that were set; 2) unreasonable and excessive noise. She stated businesses and events would fall under the first category where the ordinance would set a PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 9, 2021 6 noise limit that would not exceed at the property line and would be measured by a noise meter. She explained when the noise was an impulsive noise such as a beating tone, base tone or pure tone, the level would drop by five decibels. She stated the ordinance would include clear measurable standards easy to enforce. Mayor Palmeri asked for clarification regarding car noise. Ms. Lorenson stated that portion followed the state statute. Resolution 21-83 Approve Specific Implementation Plan Amendment for a Monument Sign at 150 Aspire Lane (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) MOTION: ADOPT (Krause; second, Erickson) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Poeschl, Ford, Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Mayor Palmeri Resolution 21-84 Approve GO Transit Site Selection Study (Transit Advisory Board & Plan Commission Recommend Approval) MOTION: ADOPT (Erickson; second, Ford) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Poeschl, Ford, Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Mayor Palmeri Jim Collins, Director of Transportation, stated GO Transit applied for a planning grant in 2019 in conjunction with East Central Wisconsin Regional Plan Commission and that grant was received. He explained with the completed study the transportation department would apply for future federal funding grants. He stated there was a site selection and feasibility study that identified a number of sites around the community and the final recommendation would be the current site with an expanded footprint. He explained the short term plan would be to improve the downtown station for staff and a platform for riders. Council Member Erickson expressed the importance of transportation options for citizens. Council Member Ford stated the presentation at the Plan Commission Meeting was well done. Resolution 21-85 Request Reopening the Oshkosh Public Library for in Person Services (Allison-Aasby & Mugerauer) WITHDRAWN BY ALLISON-AASBY & MUGERAUER PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 9, 2021 7 Resolution 21-86 Approve Urging the United States Congress to Enact the Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act (Sustainability Advisory Board Recommends Approval) MOTION: ADOPT (Poeschl; second, Krause) CARRIED: Ayes (4) Erickson, Poeschl, Krause, Mayor Palmeri Noes (3) Ford, Allison-Aasby, Mugerauer Council Member Poeschl stated his support. Council Member Ford stated the bill did not direct local government to take or prevent action and would not support the resolution. Council Member Mugerauer stated he would not support the resolution, he had concerns about using exact language from a lobbyist. He indicated he would like more information specifically with data. Council Member Allison-Aasby stated she would not support the resolution. Mayor Palmeri explained with the Sustainability Advisory Board recommendation and citizens input she would support the resolution. Resolution 21-87 Approve Divestment from Fossil Fuels (Sustainability Advisory Board Recommends Approval) MOTION: ADOPT (Krause; second, Erickson) MOTION: AMEND 2ND PARAGRAPH FROM END TO READ: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh that the City of Oshkosh shall continue its compliance with state law and current practice by refraining from direct ownership of any public equities and corporation bonds of companies connect with fossil fuels. (Ford; second, Poeschl) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Poeschl, Ford, Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Mayor Palmeri VOTE ON RESOLUTION AS AMENDED CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Poeschl, Ford, Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Mayor Palmeri PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 9, 2021 8 Council Member Ford recommended an amendment and explained his intent was to comply with state law. He indicated if the amendment was approved he would support the resolution. Council Member Poeschl stated his support for the revision. Council Member Mugerauer stated his support of the amended resolution. COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Rohloff stated the legislatures had confirmed that they would participate in the virtual meeting on March 11, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. He asked Council for suggestions with and topics stated he would provide the topics to the legislatures prior to the meeting. Mayor Palmeri asked what would be the deadline for topics. Mr. Rohloff indicated March 3, 2021 would be the deadline to submit and topics those topics would be in the March 9th Council agenda. Mayor Palmeri explained the Board and Submission to Council Flow Chart would clarify the process of how to provide Council with recommendations. Mr. Rohloff stated that Margy Davey, Sustainability Advisory Board Chair, brought up the idea and explained the governance flow chart would provide a clear understanding how the process worked. He stated the John Fitzpatrick, Assistant City Manager / Director Administrative Services would work on the flow chart and share with Council in the future. Mayor Palmeri stated that would be helpful for new members. Mayor Palmeri inquired if Council would be interested in creating a Poet Laureate for the City. She stated she had reached out to the library director to discuss their role in this position. Council Member Ford stated his support of the Poet Laureate. Council Member Erickson stated her support for the Poet Laureate and a possible collaboration with the library, school district or Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee. Council Member Poeschl stated his support of the Poet Laureate. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 9, 2021 9 Mayor Palmeri stated she provided documentation on the possible process. Jeff Gilderson-Duwe, Library Director, stated the Oshkosh Public Library support of the position and move forward. Mr. Rohloff suggested reaching out to interested stakeholders and then bring a resolution to Council. Mr. Rohloff stated in regard to the Council portrait, the consensus of Council was not the headshot option. He stated portrait could be done outdoors together or done in the Council Chambers individually with the photoshop option. Council Member Allison-Aasby stated she supported the Council Chamber option with photoshop. Council Member Krause agreed. Council Member Mugerauer encouraged the photoshop option. Mr. Rohloff stated he would provide a date/time to the Council. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS Report of Council Liaison for Boards & Commissions Mayor Palmeri reporting on the following: Advisory Parks Board  Update on cost for the Four Season Building  Agreement for Pollock Community Water Park Council Member Allison-Aasby reported on the following: Committee on Aging  Doug Gieryn, Director/Health Officer Winnebago County presentation  COVID-19 and support groups Convention & Visitors Bureau  Rebranding Discussion  Postponing Restaurant Week  Upcoming events at the Arena PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 9, 2021 10 Council Member Ford reported on the following: Plan Commission  Sustainability Board Presented Goals CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS Mr. Rohloff stated informed the Council of the following professional services agreements. Professional Service Agreement for 2021 Pavement Condition Survey / AECOM Technical Services, Inc. ($35,000.00); Professional Service Agreement for Sediment Thickness Verification of City of Oshkosh Storm Water Basins / AECOM Technical Services, Inc. ($57,967.50); Professional Service Agreement with RDG Planning and Design for Comprehensive Housing Study & Needs Assessment ($49,500.00); Professional Services Agreement with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. for Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Facilities Audit & Transition Plan ($59,961.00); Professional Services Agreement with Duncan Solutions for parking permit issuance & parking citation processing/collection service ($45,000.00) Mr. Rohloff reminded Council the license fees were waived last year and the Clerk’s Office was preparing the renewals for the upcoming licensing period with the intent that applicants would pay the required fees. He explained his goals were added to the outstanding issues. He mentioned the municipal services program that was brought up at a Chamber function would be a topic at the upcoming legislative meeting. He stated he did meet with Molly Butz, Executive Director of Day by Day regarding homelessness. He stated Attorney Lorenson had drafted an ordinance that could go into effect if the Governor’s order was removed. He expressed putting the ordinance on the next agenda for the first reading and adoption on March 9th. Mayor Palmeri questioned if the ordinance for the zoning transitional residential housing would be on the next agenda. Mr. Rohloff explained the draft ordinance had been provided to the residents. He stated the ordinance would be reviewed by the Plan Commission on February 16, 2021 and the first reading would be on the agenda February 23, 2021 and the final reading on March 9, 2021. He stated the City was not aware of any pending applications and would grandfather the site at 1105 Jefferson Street. He explained the ordinance would limit the zones where boarding houses would be such as multi-family, institutional or similar zones. Council Member Mugerauer requested to have Dean Smith, Police Chief give his perspective. Mr. Rohloff stated he had spoken with Chief Smith and he did not have any concerns. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 9, 2021 11 Mayor Palmeri explained that citizens were able to provide positive support and opposition regarding agenda items. Mr. Rohloff stated early voting continued through Friday, February 12, 2021. He explained that the City had 3,700 absentee ballot requests and just under 1,100 had been returned. He reminded voters of the limited time to receive a ballot for the Primary Election. Clerk Ubrig encouraged voters to use the secured drop box located at City Hall. Mike Stanley, Fire Chief, explained with the pandemic the community was able to collect 2,620 toys valued at $36,179.00, $2,000 in cash and 5,000 lbs. of food for those in need. MOTION: ADJOURN (Mugerauer; second, Poeschl) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Poeschl, Ford, Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Mayor Palmeri The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. PAMELA R. UBRIG CITY CLERK