HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesPROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
APRIL 13, 2021
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. virtually.
Mayor Palmeri presided.
PRESENT: Council Members Jake Krause, Matt Mugerauer, Lynnsey Erickson, Bob
Poeschl, Michael Ford, Deb Allison-Aasby and Mayor Palmeri
ALSO PRESENT: Mark Rohloff, City Manager; Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk; and Lynn
Lorenson, City Attorney
Council Member Krause read the Invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Krause.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Palmeri proclaimed the week of April 10 – 16, 2021 as Week of the Young Child.
Tammy Dannhoff, accepted on behalf of the National Association for Young Children.
Mayor Palmeri proclaimed the month of April as Alcohol Awareness Month.
Sue Panek, accepted the proclamation on behalf of the leadership team from Breakwater
Substance Use Prevention Coalition.
CITIZENS STATEMENTS
Anthony Kanter, 1320 Clayton Court, stated he was opposed to dock less scooters and his
concerns were for the regulations of speed, road safety and personal safety.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Palmeri ordered the following Public Hearing:
Resolution 21-166 Approve Submittal of 2021 Community Development Block Grant
Action Plan (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)
There were no appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED.
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MOTION: ADOPT (Ford; second, Poeschl)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Poeschl, Ford, Allison-Aasby,
Mayor Palmeri
Mayor Palmeri ordered the following Public Hearing:
Resolution 21-167 Approve Amendment to Community Development Block Grant 2020
Annual Action Plan for Cares Act Round 3 Funding; Accept & Award
Cares Act Round 2 Funds from State of Wisconsin Department of
Administration (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)
There were no appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED.
MOTION: ADOPT (Allison-Aasby; second, Erickson)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Ford, Allison-Aasby, Mayor
Palmeri;
Present (1) Poeschl
Council Member Poeschl stated due to the conflict of interest he would abstain from the
vote.
Allen Davis, Director of Community Development, stated the City had received three
allotments, two directly from Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and one from the
State of Wisconsin. He explained the City had previously received applications for
improvements and worked with various community partners to create the list of projects
for the block grant funds that were awarded. He explained the dollar amount awarded
was approximately half of the funds. He indicated the list provided were projects in round
two and three.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
Resolution 21-197 Designate the Month of May as No Mow May (Sustainability
Advisory Board Recommends Approval)
Andrea Sventicka, 1715 S. Westhaven Drive, stated her support.
Israel Del Toro, 711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton, explained ‘No Mow May’, the benefits to the
environment along with the educational factors.
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Resolution 21-196 Approve Great Neighborhoods Capital Improvement Programs
Funding for Jackson Street Multimodal Traffic Safety Plan
Implementation ($90,000.00)
Shirley Brabender Mattox, 1313 Jackson Street, expressed her appreciation and thanked
Council for their support on the Jackson Street study.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Report of Bills by the Finance Director.
Receipt & Filing of the Common Council Minutes from March 23, 2021.
Receipt & Filing of Oshkosh Library Board Minutes from February 25, 2021.
Receipt & Filing of Oshkosh Public Museum Board Minutes from March 5, 2021.
Receipt of Claim filed with the City’s Insurance Company:
A) Randy Hooey for alleged injuries from a fall on the sidewalk at 501 N.
Main Street
Resolution 21-168 Approve Annual Fee for use of Miller’s Bay Kayak/Canoe Storage
Racks (Advisory Parks Board Recommends Approval)
Resolution 21-169 Approve General Development Plan & Specific Implementation
Plan for a Multi-Family Development Located at 1745 Oregon Street
(Plan Commission Recommends Approval)
Resolution 21-170 Support State Budget Increase in Funding for Shared Revenue
Program
Council Member Ford stated the shared revenue program had been down 13% since 2012
and the City needed to become reliant on other revenue sources to provide services to
residents. He explained the resolution requested the state to give the City relief on shared
revenue.
Resolution 21-171 Approve Closure of Funds & Transfer Assets
Resolution 21-172 Award Bid to Bobcat Plus for Skid Steer Loader for the Street Division
($79,611.21)
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Resolution 21-173 Award Bid to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for South Park Tennis Court
Reconstruction for the Parks Department ($248,475.00)
Resolution 21-174 Award Bid to Sherwin Industries for Walk-Behind Pavement Router
for the Street Division ($20,450.00)
Resolution 21-175 Award Bid to RJN Group Inc. for 2021 Flow Monitoring Collection
Services for Wastewater Division ($101,000.00)
Resolution 21-176 Amend Special Assessment Policy Relative to Removing Trees for
Street Construction & Reconstruction Projects
Resolution 21-177 Approve Special Event – Oshkosh20 Garden Club to utilize the front
grounds of the Oshkosh Public Museum for the Oshkosh Garden Club
Plant Sale / May 22, 2021
Resolution 21-178 Approve Special Event – Oshkosh Patriotic Council to utilize South
Parks, Riverside Park, City streets & the City Hall Parking lot for the
Memorial Day Procession & Services / May 31, 2021
Resolution 21-179 Approve Special Event – Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 437 to
utilize City streets to hold the Oshkosh 4th of July Parade / July 4, 2021
Resolution 21-180 Approve Special Event – Ardy & Ed’s Drive In to utilize Doty Street
for the Ardy & Ed’s Cruise Nights / May 27 & August 26, 2021
Resolution 21-181 Approve Special Event – Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh to utilize
Broad Street for the Block Party on Broad - Hosted at the Boys & Girls
Club of Oshkosh / June 6, 2021
Resolution 21-182 Approve Special Event – Jerry Braasch to utilize Washington Avenue
between N. Main Street & Jefferson Street for the Model A Restorer’s
Club Car Show / June 9, 2021
Resolution 21-183 Approve Special Event – National Alliance on Mental Health Oshkosh
(NAMI) to utilize City streets & sidewalks for the Oshkosh 5K for
Mental Health & Suicide Awareness / May 1, 2021
Resolution 21-184 Approve Special Event – Friends of the Oshkosh Seniors Center to
utilize the Oshkosh Seniors Center & Wiouwash Trail for the Silver
Shoes on the Fox / September 11, 2021
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Resolution 21-185 Approve Special Event – Special Olympics Wisconsin to utilize
Menominee Park for the Sun Run & Solar Plunge / June 12, 2021
Resolution 21-186 Approve Special Event – Upper Midwest Powerboat Association
(UMPBA) to utilize Menominee Park Millers Bay & Boat Launch
Parking Lot for the UMPBA Drag Races / June 5, 2021
Resolution 21-187 Approve Special Event – Oshkosh Yacht Club to utilize Menominee
Park for the Oshkosh Yacht Club’s Extreme Regatta / July 19 & 20,
2021
Resolution 21-188 Approve Amended Special Event – Bago Walleye Club to utilize
Menominee Park Millers Bay for the Bago Walleye Club Invitationals
/ May 2, May 23, June 27 & July 11, 2021
Resolution 21-189 Grant Noise Variance Request / Kelly’s Bar / 219 Wisconsin Street for
Amplified Music Until Midnight At Beer Garden / May 14th & 15th,
2021
Resolution 21-190 Approve Appointment to the Sustainability Advisory Board
Resolution 21-191 Approve License Transfer & Combination “Class B” Licenses,
Combination Class “B” License Agent Change & Operator Licenses
MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTION 21-190
(Erickson; second, Poeschl)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Poeschl, Ford, Allison-Aasby,
Mayor Palmeri
Resolution 21-190 Approve Appointment to the Sustainability Advisory Board
MOTION: ADOPT (Ford; second, Erickson)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Ford, Allison-Aasby, Mayor
Palmeri;
Present (1) Poeschl
Council Member Poeschl explained his appointment to the board would be as a citizen not
a council member.
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ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance 21-192 Approve Request to Attach to the City from Town of Algoma / Jones
Park Subdivision Voluntary Attachment
MOTION: ADOPT (Poeschl; second, Allison-Aasby)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Poeschl, Ford, Allison-Aasby,
Mayor Palmeri
Ordinance 21-193 Prohibit Parking on West Side of Cumberland Trail from 9th Avenue
to Greenfield Trail from November 1st to April 30th
FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Jim Collins, Director of Transportation, stated there were rental units with high demand
for street parking and the City had issues with plowing, street maintenance and bussing.
Ordinance 21-194 Approve Zone Change from Mixed Suburban Mixed Use District
(SMU) to Suburban Mixed Use District with a Planned Development
Overlay (SMU-PD) for Properties Located at the Southwest Corner of
West South Park Avenue & West 20th Avenue (Plan Commission
Recommends Approval)
FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager, stated the site was the former Packers Pub
location and explained the setbacks on the triangular property made it difficult to develop.
He explained the applicant had requested a plan development overlay for this area.
Resolution 21-195 Approve 2021 Operating Budget Amendment to Include
Neighborhood Improvement Loan Program Account for Rental
Rehabilitation Projects ($218,000.00)
MOTION: ADOPT (Erickson; second, Poeschl)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Poeschl, Ford, Allison-Aasby,
Mayor Palmeri
Allen Davis, Director of Community Development, explained the history of the funding
came from the federal government that was used for a larger rental rehabilitation project
with repayment at 0% interest and the City had waited to use the funds for future projects.
He stated the City had interested developers who understood the requirements and
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Council would make loans available for future projects.
Resolution 21-196 Approve Great Neighborhoods Capital Improvement Programs
Funding for Jackson Street Multimodal Traffic Safety Plan
Implementation ($90,000.00)
MOTION: ADOPT (Poeschl; second, Erickson)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Poeschl, Ford, Allison-Aasby,
Mayor Palmeri
Allen Davis, Director of Community Development, stated there was a study to improve
the Jackson Street Corridor and Council approved the project at the end of 2020. He
explained the funding was incorporated in the 2021 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
and the additional $90,000 would assist with restriping and speed boards that would be
installed later in 2021.
Mayor Palmeri asked if the unused amount of $175,000.00 was in the Great Neighborhood
2021 Budget.
Mr. Davis stated that was correct and the deadline for neighborhoods to apply was the end
of May and the fall deadline would be determined.
Resolution 21-197 Designate the Month of May as No Mow May (Sustainability
Advisory Board Recommends Approval)
MOTION: ADOPT (Poeschl; second, Erickson)
CARRIED: Ayes (5) Krause, Erickson, Poeschl, Ford, Mayor Palmeri;
Noes (2) Mugerauer, Allison-Aasby
Israel Del Toro, 711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton stated the Pollenablers of Fox Cities was a
group who shared information regarding ‘No Mow May’ throughout social media
platforms. He explained the content was about how to be a citizen scientist, how to collect
data, the benefits of ‘No Mow May’ and how it assisted with pollination.
Council Member Poeschl stated the resolution would allow citizens, families and children
to engage through their website.
Mr. Del Toro stated with every registration, Pollenablers would send a packet of
information and tools that pertained to ‘No Mow May’.
Mayor Palmeri asked how citizens would register.
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Mr. Del Toro stated there would be a link to the website http://www.byobeez.org/ or
information provided on the Facebook page pollenablersfoxcities. He mentioned that
Pollenablers would also have yard signs that explained why yards were not mowed.
Council Member Mugerauer asked if complaints had gone up in Appleton during May
and how those were handled.
Mr. Del Toro stated there was a 2% increase in the month of June including individuals
that repeatedly had not mowed their lawn. He stated residents understand that this was a
voluntary experience and once citizens became aware of ‘No Mow May’ neighbors
understood. He stated communication was a key component and did not expect a large
increase of complaints.
Council Member Mugerauer stated that 25% of the complaints regarding lawn
maintenance happen in May.
Council Member Poeschl stated the Sustainability Advisory Board spoke with the
Inspections Division and staff agreed the City would waive fees for the month of May. He
explained the project would be an educational experience for the citizens of Oshkosh.
Mayor Palmeri questioned if this would be an annual project.
Mr. Rohloff explained the project was intended to be a pilot program, the Sustainability
Advisory Board (SAB) made the recommendation to be annually, the resolution did not
specify annually.
Allen Davis, Director of Community Development, stated his department would work
with Oshkosh Media Services to promote and communicate to the citizens of Oshkosh.
Ms. Lorenson stated the resolution would be brought back for Council approval and public
awareness each year.
Council Member Poeschl stated he supported the annual review of the resolution.
Council Member Ford asked if a proclamation would be appropriate instead of a
resolution.
Council Member Allison-Aasby stated she was opposed to the resolution.
Mr. Rohloff stated the Council could accomplish the program with a proclamation or a
resolution.
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Ms. Lorenson confirmed either a proclamation or a resolution would be appropriate.
Council Member Poeschl stated his supported the resolution.
Council Member Erickson stated her support of the resolution.
Resolution 21-198 Approve Development Agreement with Miles Kimball LLC for
Redevelopment of the Miles Kimball Building
MOTION: ADOPT (Poeschl; second, Mugerauer)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Poeschl, Ford, Allison-Aasby,
Mayor Palmeri
Allen Davis, Director of Community Development, stated the property was the old Miles
Kimball building and the developer was proposing a multi-family project. He explained
the Paygo option was included in the TIF project and the finances were generated by the
new increment. He stated the increment would be paid back in approximately 25 years
and projected at $1.5 million. He stated the City would hold administrative and
infrastructure costs for future improvements at the intersection if needed.
Mayor Palmeri asked if the project would be a planned development.
Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager, stated the property was zoned for planned
development and the process would be amended and approved by Council based on their
specific implementation plan due to the changes since the initial presentation.
Mayor Palmeri questioned the developers if a 900 square feet parkland dedication would
be added.
Mr. Lyons stated the property would not have a parkland dedication or fee requirement.
Mayor Palmeri asked if there would be a green space area for the residents.
Brett and Molly Hildebrandt, 910 W. New York Avenue, stated they did not have a vision
of what that would look like at this time and would review their plans.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER & FUTURE AGENDA
ITEMS
Mr. Rohloff stated the noon organizational meeting on April 20, 2021 would be in-person
and topics would include future in-person meetings, budget preparation calendar, and
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choices for board and commissions that would be compiled and provided to the Mayor
Palmeri. He stated the virtual joint workshop with Council, Plan Commission and
Advisory Parks Board would review the park dedication fees and affordability of single
family housing.
Mayor Palmeri asked if the Redevelopment Authority would be invited.
Allen Davis, Director of Community Development, stated they would be invited.
Mr. Rohloff explained the joint workshop with the Oshkosh Areas School District and
Council would discuss the status of the Merrill and Webster School referendum and
provide an update on the free bussing for students.
Council Member Mugerauer stated he would like to see the School District actively
participating in the agenda.
Mayor Palmeri asked if there was a reason why the City would not wait for the new
superintendent.
Mr. Rohloff stated the school district would not have a new superintendent until July 1,
2021 and the Council could delay the workshop until the new superintendent was hired.
Council Member Ford stated he would rather have the workshop as scheduled.
Mayor Palmeri requested staff reports or supporting information ahead of the meeting.
Mr. Rohloff stated staff would get information to property owners that would be impacted
by special assessment with options to meet in-person with a staff member from
Engineering at the Convention Center or by a virtual meeting.
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
Report of Council Liaison for Boards & Commissions
Mayor Palmeri reported on the following:
Board and Commissions Chair Meeting
Attendance/Time of Meeting
Vacancies for Boards/Commissions
Boards / Commissions Flow Charts
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Parks Advisory Board
Four Seasons Building Update
Bathhouse at Menominee Park repairs needed
Chapter 20 Parkland dedication
Council Member Mugerauer stated the elections staff did an exceptional job and the result
were posted within minutes of polls closing. He expressed that Oshkosh was an example
of how elections should be managed.
Mayor Palmeri expressed her thanks to Darlene Brandt on her years of service and her
retirement.
Council Member Allison-Aasby congratulated Darlene Brandt on her retirement.
Darlene Brandt, Grants Coordinator, stated it had been an honor to work with a variety of
people within City Hall and the community. She expressed her appreciation for her role
to make improvements to the community.
CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
Mr. Rohloff explained the annual report of vendors that received over $300,000.00.
Council Member Ford asked why the City would be on the vendor report.
Russ VanGompel, Finance Director, stated the City had issued checks to themselves for
various projects within the City.
Mr. Rohloff stated the establishments on the inactive license list were closed pre-COVID
and asked for consideration for non-renewal.
Clerk Ubrig stated the list in the agenda included 5 inactive licenses and 2 of the oldest
were the Brass Rail and Witzke’s Bar.
Mayor Palmeri asked if those had been extended previously.
Clerk Ubrig stated yes and explained the Brass Rail had been closed since 2017 which had
a new owner that had not opened and Witzke’s Bar had been closed since October 2019
with issues pertaining to the Department of Revenue.
Mr. Rohloff explained the statutes required businesses to have a hearing if Council were
to have their license revoked. He stated license renewals were due on April 15, 2021, if the
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businesses did reapply, Council would have to review. He explained businesses had been
encouraged to turn their license in if they were not using them.
Mr. Rohloff stated there would be an update on the annual goals and that he had a
conversation with the Day by Day Shelter about their upcoming plans.
Mr. Rohloff informed the Council that the 4th of July Fireworks show would return to
Menominee Park for 2021.
Mr. Rohloff stated there were appointments available for vaccines at the Sunnyview Expo
Center. He explained the County Health Department had the Moderna vaccine in stock
and mentioned volunteer were need if any Council Member were interested.
Mike Stanley, Fire Chief, stated the Health Department reported over 37% of the County
had at least one of the vaccines and almost 85% of the County in the 65 plus population
had been vaccinated.
There was a video shown featuring the two new fire engines.
Chief Stanley expressed his appreciation to Oshkosh Media for the video.
Mr. Rohloff asked about the yellow hose that detaches from the vehicles as they exited the
fire station.
Chief Stanley stated the hose was a magnetic hose that removed the exhaust from the fire
truck and was vented out, a safety feature for the firemen inside the station. He explained
the two new fire engines were purchased through the Capital Improvement Program
(CIP).
MOTION: RECESS UNTIL APRIL 21, 2020 AT NOON (Poeschl; second,
Erickson)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Poeschl, Ford, Allison-Aasby,
Mayor Palmeri
The meeting recessed at 7:50 p.m.
PAMELA R. UBRIG
CITY CLERK