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DATE: April 9, 2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and Common Council
FROM: Mark Rohloff, City Manager
SUBJECT: Weekly Newsletter
1. GREAT NEIGHBORHOODS PROGRAM – 2021 PROGRAM UPDATE: The 2021 Great
Neighborhoods Program application cycle is now open until the end of May 2021. The Great
Neighborhoods Program is designed to enhance the image, market, and physical conditions of
Oshkosh neighborhoods. The program provides residents the opportunity to originate projects that
enhance quality of life through strategic improvements to the public realm. Working in collaboration
with City staff, residents initiate, plan, and implement projects and activities in the pursuit of Healthy
Neighborhoods of choice in Oshkosh. The Great Neighborhoods Program is funded by the City’s
Capital Improvement Program and is intended to strengthen neighborhoods in Oshkosh. Projects
examples from past years include the following:
William Waters Plaza Re-design
Sea, Sand, Sailor Land Playground Improvement
Ferry Crossing Crosswalk Improvements
Middle Village Community Garden
The most important part of this program is that the projects are resident and neighborhood initiated,
meaning that the idea comes directly from City of Oshkosh recognized neighborhood associations.
During a typical program cycle, neighborhood groups hold a meeting welcoming any neighborhood
member to attend and discuss potential project ideas. Those present vote on which project idea
makes the most sense to apply for through the Great Neighborhoods Program. After the group comes
to a consensus, they work with staff to submit a project application; applications are due at the end
of May 2021. For more information please contact Alexa Naudziunas at
anaudziunas@ci.oshkosh.wi.us or (920)236-5126.
2. VHS TO DVD AND A FLASH: The library now has a VHS conversion station available for the
public to transfer VHS video to DVD or flash drive. Instructions are provided. Bring your own or
purchase a blank DVD (120 minutes) for $1 or a flash drive (4 GB) for $2.50 at the Information Services
Desk on 2nd floor. Conversion takes place in real time, so set aside enough time in your schedule for
the length of the VHS you want to convert. Please check in at the 2nd floor service desk when you
arrive.
3. VIRTUAL LEGOMANIA DESIGN CONTEST: The library received 75 entries from children and
families for its virtual LEGOmania Design Contest in March. New this year: two Judges' Choice
awards for Vehicles of the Future, sponsored by Oshkosh Corporation and Superhero Hideouts and
Supervillain Lairs, sponsored by House of Heroes Comics and Games. Prizes were awarded to the
top two places in six age categories. Please visit the Library website to see the incredibly creative and
imaginative entries!
4. REPORTS ATTACHMENTS UPDATES AND LINKS: Attached is the weekly Museum Memo.
5. MEETING MINUTES FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: All meeting minutes are uploaded
to the website upon approval. Please follow the link below for the most updated information &
meeting minutes: https://onboard.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/.
6. COVID-19 RESOURCE LINKS AND INFORMATION:
o Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
https://www.cdc.gov/
o Wisconsin Department of Health Services:
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/
o Winnebago County Public Health Department:
https://www.co.winnebago.wi.us/health/divisions-program-areas/communicable-
disease/covid-19-coronavirus/wchd-covid-19-situation
7. UPCOMING MEETINGS: Among the meetings I have scheduled for the week of April 12 include
the following: At 7:30 AM on Monday, I will be meeting with Mayor Palmeri to discuss Tuesdays
Agenda. At 10:00 AM I am meeting with staff to discuss the Oshkosh Sanitary District Agreements.
At 12:00 I will be giving a “2021 Outlook” presentation to the Oshkosh Rotary Club. At 3:00 PM I will
be attending a meeting with staff regarding updates to our Subdivision Policy that will eventually be
the topic of an upcoming workshop. On Tuesday at 9:00 AM I will be volunteering at the Sunnyview
Expo Center COVID 19 testing/vaccination site. At 8:00 AM on Wednesday I am meeting with
Council Member elect Aaron Wojciechowski, and at 4:00 PM, Council Member Elect Courtney
Hansen. On Thursday at 10:00 AM I will be attending a virtual WCMA Regional meeting. At 11:30
AM I am meeting with Tami McLaughlin of World Relief to discuss mutual concerns and catch up
on events of the last year. At 10:00 AM on Friday I will be meeting with staff regarding potential AV
updates at the Oshkosh Convention Center. At 2:00 PM I will be meeting with Fire Chief Stanley to
discuss various Fire Department issues. If you have any questions regarding my schedule, please
contact me.