HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesPROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
APRIL 27, 2021
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. virtually.
Mayor Palmeri presided.
PRESENT: Council Members Lynnsey Erickson, Michael Ford, Matt Mugerauer, Bill
Miller, Aaron Wojciechowski and Mayor Palmeri
ALSO PRESENT: Mark Rohloff, City Manager; Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk; and Dave
Praska, Deputy City Attorney
Council Member Erickson read the Invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Erickson.
Council Member Courtney Hansen arrived at 6:16 p.m.
CITIZENS STATEMENTS
There were no citizen statements.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Palmeri proclaimed May 5, 2021 as Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered
Indigenous Women and Girls; she indicated the bridge lights would be illuminated in red
in their honor on that day.
Rick Kitchen accepted the proclamation on behalf of the missing women and girls.
PRESENTATIONS
Greater Oshkosh Healthy Neighborhoods Incorporated
Pamela Ruder, Executive Director, Greater Oshkosh Healthy Neighborhoods
Incorporated, described the impact the organization had on the community in 2020.
Mayor Palmeri asked if there were openings for the block party trailer.
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Ms. Ruder stated the organization would take reservations on May 15, 2021.
Mayor Palmeri asked about volunteering for Rock the Block.
Ms. Ruder explained that several businesses had provided volunteers for the upcoming
June event in the River East Neighborhood. She stated there were spots available for
volunteering and individuals interested could sign up at volunteeroshkosh.org.
Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation 2020 Annual Review
Trisha Rathermel, Director of Economic Development for GO-EDC, shared an overview of
the initiatives and reviewed the 2020 annual report.
Council Member Wojciechowski asked what had been done to attract and retain young
adults within the workforce.
Ms. Rathermel stated the Capitalist Catalyst Program focused on young entrepreneurs and
targeted graduating students of University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. She explained the topic
was something the organization would continue to work on.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer applauded the work of the GO-EDC during COVID-19.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
Presentation Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation 2020 Annual Review
Bill Wyman, expressed his support of the collaboration between the City and GO-EDC.
Ordinance 21-221 Create Ordinance to Require Face Coverings in Response to Covid-19
Coronavirus Emergency (Proposed Extension of Existing Ordinance
to May 31, 2021) (Staff Recommends to Waive The Rules & Adopt On
First Reading)
Mayor Palmeri read the following emails into the record:
The following citizens expressed their opposition:
Troy Monday, 1774 Taft Avenue, Apt. B16
Arthur Barry Hess, 105 Wyldewood Drive, Unit 201.
Dale and Karen Staege, 2344 Wisconsin Street
Barbara and Cordell Ernst, 1220 Welsh Haven Drive
Christine Whitty, 226 W 12th Avenue
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The following citizen expressed their support:
Rebecca Srubas, 1422 Wisconsin Street
Danny Johnson, 613A Waugoo Avenue, stated his support of the mask ordinance.
Stephen Marrano, 318 W. New York Avenue, expressed his opposition to the mask
ordinance. He asked the City to put clear instructions on how to participate in the Council
meetings and questioned the metrics for returning to regular Council Meetings.
Resolution 21-226 Approve Conditional Use Permit for Commercial Outdoor
Entertainment Use at 2126 Algoma Boulevard (Plan Commission
Recommends Denial)
Scott Hutchinson, 2021 Wilson Avenue, expressed his opposition to allowing the
Northside Bar and Grill to have outdoor entertainment. He stated due to trash, loud music
and patrons walking through his yard, he did not want to see the resolution approved.
Sherrie Dewhurst, 2002 Algoma Boulevard, owner of Northside Bar and Grill, stated the
business was putting fencing around the property and expressed her willingness to make
necessary improvements to the venue for surrounding neighbors and the community.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Report of Bills by the Finance Director.
Receipt & Filing of the Common Council Minutes from April 13 & 20, 2021.
Resolution 21-199 Approve 2021 Operating Budget Amendment for Community
Development Block Grant Round 1 & Round 3 CARES Act Funds
($787,421.00)
Resolution 21-200 Approve 2021 Operating Budget Amendment to Create Account for
Wisconsin Department of Administration CDBG-CV2 CARES Act
Funds ($210,269.89)
Resolution 21-201 Approve CIP Budget Amendment & Change Order No. 2 (Final) for
Public Works Contract No. 20-04 Snell Road (Jackson Street to Moser
Street) Reconstruction & North Main Street Storm Sewer Construction
/ PTS Contractors, Inc. (+$58,644.54)
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Resolution 21-202 Approve CIP Budget Amendment & Award Bid for Public Works
Contract No. 21-07 to Carl Bowers & Sons Construction Co., Inc. for
Knapp Street Area Water Main Replacements ($1,926,712.00)
Resolution 21-203 Award Bid for Public Works Contract No. 21-20 to Advance
Construction, Inc. for Storm Sewer Laterals / Various Locations
($519,367.90)
Resolution 21-204 Approve Professional Services Agreement with Jacobs Engineering
Group, Inc. for Final Phosphorus Compliance Alternatives Plan
($202,710.00)
Resolution 21-205 Approve Cancellation of Outstanding Checks
Resolution 21-206 Approve Fund Balance Carryovers
Resolution 21-207 Authorize Submittal of Department of Natural Resources
Stewardship Grant for Lakeshore Park Development
Resolution 21-208 Approve Special Event – Life Promotions to hold Lifest at the
Sunnyview Exposition Center & to utilize Winnebago County
Community Park for Lifest parking and 5K / July 8 – 11, 2021
Resolution 21-209 Approve Special Event – Downtown Business Improvement District
(BID) to utilize Opera House Square for the Star Wars Celebration /
May 8, 2021
Resolution 21-210 Approve Special Event – UW Oshkosh to hold their Microwave &
Fridge Sale in Parking Lot P of the University / August 6 – 13, 2021
Resolution 21-211 Approve Special Event – UW Oshkosh to utilize City streets for their
Move In Days / September 1 – 5, 2021
Resolution 21-212 Approve Amended Special Event – Oshkosh Cultural Fine Arts & Jazz
Society to utilize William Steiger Park (boat works site) & Riverwalk
for the Oshkosh Jazz Festival / August 21 & 22, 2021
Resolution 21-213 Approve Amended Special Event – Ardy & Ed’s Drive In to utilize
Doty Street for the Ardy & Ed’s Cruise Nights / May 27, June 24, July
22, & August 26, 2021
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Resolution 21-214 Disallowance of Claim by Randy Hooey
Resolution 21-215 Remove Rental Housing Advisory Board Member
Resolution 21-216 Approve Class “B” Fermented Malt License & Operator Licenses
MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA (Erickson; second, Mugerauer)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski,
Mayor Palmeri
ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance 21-217 Prohibit Parking on West Side of Cumberland Trail from 9th Avenue
to Greenfield Trail from November 1st to April 30th
MOTION: ADOPT (Ford; second, Mugerauer)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski,
Mayor Palmeri
Jim Collins, Director of Transportation, stated there were rental units with high demands
for street parking and the City had issues with plowing, street maintenance and bussing.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked if there were other areas within the City that had the
same dates for consistency.
Mr. Collins explained the City tried to keep the dates consistent.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer suggested considering the same timeframe for all areas.
Council Member Hansen agreed all areas in the city should have the same schedule.
Ordinance 21-218 Approve Zone Change from 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)
MOTION: ADOPT (Ford; second, Erickson)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski,
Mayor Palmeri
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Ordinance 21-219 Create & Amend Ordinances for Electric Scooters & Electric Personal
Assistive Mobility Devices, Amend General Bicycle Ordinance,
Amend Bike Lanes Ordinance & Amend Parks Ordinance
FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Mayor Palmeri asked for a summary.
Amy Vanden Hogan, Assistant City Attorney, stated in 2019 the state had passed a law to
legalize the use of electric scooters on roadways, sidewalks and bicycle lanes. She
explained under the statutes, municipalities were allowed to regulate the use of electric
scooters and it would be the same as bicycles with the exception that the City could
prohibit or restrict operations on roads in excess of 25 mph, sidewalks, in bicycle ways or
the short-term rental of electric scooters. She explained City staff met with Bicycle &
Pedestrian Advisory Committee and Traffic & Parking Advisory Board; where both
recommended the restriction of electric scooters on roads in excess of 25 mph and use on
sidewalks. She stated there was a disagreement between the board and committee
regarding the short term rental, and staff looked into a pilot programs of other
municipalities. She explained City Manager directed staff to draft an ordinance that would
allow short-term rental with a docked system, and a pilot program. She stated the statutes
that govern Segway’s also govern electric scooters.
Mayor Palmeri questioned if the electric mobility device included an electric wheelchair.
Ms. Vanden Hogan confirmed that electric wheelchairs were not included.
Council Member Miller asked if the ordinance would include electric assisted bicycles.
Ms. Vanden Hogan stated the electric assisted bicycle regulations only applied to dock less
rental systems.
Council Member Hansen asked if there were safety concerns and if research was done.
Ms. Vanden Hogan stated that would be handled with the pilot program.
Mayor Palmeri asked if there would be visibility flags for the safety of the riders.
Ms. Vanden Hogan stated the City could regulate the visibility for riders.
Mayor Palmeri questioned if helmets would be required.
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Ms. Vanden Hogan explained that some pilot programs did require helmets.
Council Member Hansen asked if there would be lights or reflective gear added for
visibility.
Ms. Vanden Hogan explained there were municipalities that restricted hours of operation.
Mr. Rohloff stated the pilot program would address the issues that had been brought
forward.
Ordinance 21-220 Approve Zone Change from Neighborhood Mixed Use District
(NMU) to Neighborhood Mixed Use District with a Planned
Development Overlay (NMU-PD) for Property Located at 1903
Harrison Street (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)
FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager, stated the property owner approached staff to
create an outdoor seating area for dining. He explained per the code there was a 50 foot
required set back from residential properties and the property owner had requested a plan
development overlay to seek relief from the 50 foot requirement.
Mayor Palmeri asked about the discussion on the two issues at the Plan Commission
(Ordinance 21-220 and Resolution 21-226).
Council Member Ford explained the difference between the two items were the live music
and objections of the neighbors.
Ordinance 21-221 Create Ordinance to Require Face Coverings in Response to Covid-19
Coronavirus Emergency (Proposed Extension of Existing Ordinance
to May 31, 2021) (Staff Recommends to Waive The Rules & Adopt On
First Reading)
MOTION: SUSPEND RULES (Ford; second, Wojciechowski)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski
and Mayor Palmeri
MOTION: ADOPT (Erickson; second, Wojciechowski)
MOTION: AMEND TO ADD ‘OR UNTIL 50% OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY
RESIDENTS HAVE COMPLETED THE VACCINE SERIES AS
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REPORTED BY WINNEBAGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT’
(Ford; second, Wojciechowski)
CARRIED: Ayes (5) Erickson, Ford, Hansen, Wojciechowski, Mayor Palmeri;
Noes (2) Miller, Mugerauer
VOTE ON ORDINANCE AS AMENDED
CARRIED: Ayes (5) Erickson, Ford, Hansen, Wojciechowski, Mayor Palmeri;
Noes (2) Miller, Mugerauer
Council Member Ford proposed an amendment that the local mask mandate would be
automatically lifted when Winnebago County Health Department indicated that 50% of
Winnebago County residents had become fully vaccinated.
Mayor Palmeri clarified the 50% vaccination rate would be for Winnebago County.
Council Member Ford replied correct.
Council Member Wojciechowski asked for clarification if the 50% would include the first
vaccine or fully vaccinated.
Council Member Ford stated his recommendation of 50% was to show the public there
was an end date and encouraged individuals to become fully vaccinated.
Mayor Palmeri asked the Winnebago County Health Department Director his opinion
regarding the amendment.
Doug Gieryn, Director Winnebago County Health, stated vaccination was the primary
goal and explained it would take time to get to the 50%. He stated there would be
additional metrics added to the County’s website to give a breakdown of information.
Council Member Hansen asked if there would need to be yearly vaccines.
Mr. Gieryn stated he did not know at this time if a booster would be needed.
Council Member Wojciechowski asked if the metric was low and if there was a concern
about the metric.
Mr. Gieryn stated the goal was to reach herd immunity either through infection or
vaccinations. He explained the City of Oshkosh was the only community within
Winnebago County with a mask mandate in place and the goal of 50% vaccination would
take time to obtain.
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Council Member Miller questioned if 60% of the county was not under a mask mandate.
Mr. Gieryn stated that was correct.
Council Member Miller stated the decline in numbers included the 60% of the County
without a mask mandate.
Mr. Gieryn explained many residents still masked just not under a mandate.
Council Member Miller asked if under a 3% positive case rate was a good metric.
Mr. Gieryn stated that was correct and as a community the City had done better than
before however the burden level was still high so lowering that number would be best
before masks were no longer necessary.
Council Member Miller stated the community was currently at the 2% positive case rate
and asked if there were other communities with a mask mandate and their own health
department.
Mr. Gieryn stated Menasha had their own Health Department and did not have a mask
mandate.
Council Member Miller asked if individuals had to wait to get vaccines.
Mr. Gieryn stated individuals went from an appointment to a walk-in base to allow for
flexibility.
Council Member Miller stated another 25,000 individuals would have to get vaccinated to
meet the 50% criteria.
Deputy Attorney Praska asked for clarification on the wording of the amendment.
Council Member Ford stated the amendment was meant to be inclusive and a third option
to end the ordinance.
Mr. Rohloff stated Council would discuss the mask ordinance extension at the May 25,
2021 meeting.
Council Member Hansen asked when the 50% vaccination rate was expected to occur.
Council Member Ford stated the intent was to incentivize vaccination while providing a
metrics based path of how to end the mask mandate. He explained the 50% number would
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get the community closer to the herd immunity and as eligible groups expand they would
have a chance to receive their vaccines.
Mayor Palmeri asked if the goal to have 25,000 individuals receive the vaccine was
achievable from the Health Departments perspective.
Mr. Gieryn stated the eligible 12-16 year old would begin in May which would allow more
individuals to become vaccinated. He explained if the demand to receive the vaccine
increased the County could expand capacity.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked how many vaccinations were distributed in the last 7
days.
Mr. Gieryn stated several thousand had been distributed and a large part of those
vaccinations occurred by health care providers.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked if public health expected the drop in numbers.
Mr. Gieyrn explained the health department did expect the drop off to happen, although
it happened sooner than expected.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer stated he did not support the amendment.
Mayor Palmeri stated if 800 vaccinations per day would be administered then by the end
of May you would have 24,800 towards the 25,000 to reach the 50% fully vaccinated rate.
Council Member Wojciechowski suggested the amendment to include the 3% positive rate.
Council Member Ford explained the goal was to end the mask ordinance. He stated in the
last year through COVID-19, Council made decisions in the best interest of the community
and citizens of Oshkosh.
Mayor Palmeri mentioned there had been many business owners who supported the
ordinance and she stated her support.
Council Member Wojciechowski stated everyone wanted to get through COVID-19;
support business owners and individuals to create a safe community. He encouraged
citizens to get vaccinated and stated his support for the ordinance.
Council Member Erickson stated her support of the ordinance.
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Deputy Mayor Mugerauer stated the state mandate ended about a month ago and the
numbers within the surrounding counties that did not have a mask mandate achieved the
public health goal without the mandate in place.
Council took a break from 8:00 p.m. to 8:12 p.m.
Mayor Palmeri asked Clerk Ubrig for a roll call.
PRESENT: Council Members Lynnsey Erickson, Michael Ford, Matt Mugerauer,
Courtney Hansen, Bill Miller, Aaron Wojciechowski and Mayor Palmeri
Resolution 21-222 Approve Initial Resolution authorizing not exceeding $8,765,000
General Obligation Bonds of the City of Oshkosh, Winnebago County,
Wisconsin, for the public purposes of (i) street improvements and (ii)
parks and public grounds
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Ford)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski
and Mayor Palmeri
Resolution 21-223 Approve Resolution directing the advertisement and sale of not to
exceed $8,765,000 aggregate principal amount of General Obligation
Corporate Purpose Bonds, $5,550,000 aggregate principal amount of
General Obligation Promissory Notes, $7,635,000 aggregate principal
amount of Storm Water Utility Revenue Bonds, $5,970,000 aggregate
principal amount of Water System Revenue Bonds and $14,815,000
aggregate principal amount of Sewer System Revenue Bonds, of the
City of Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin.
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Erickson)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski
and Mayor Palmeri
Resolution 21-224 Approve General Development Plan for a Commercial Development
at the Southwest Corner of West South Park Avenue & West 20th
Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Ford)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski
and Mayor Palmeri
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Mayor Palmeri requested a summary of the resolution.
Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager, explained this was the former location of Packers
Pub to be redeveloped. He stated the developers would remove the existing buildings and
redevelop the area. He explained two buildings were indicated on the concept level plan;
one would possibly be an auto parts store and the other would be a medical related use.
He stated the developers would come back for the implementation approval once they had
final tenants and design information.
Resolution 21-225 Approve Development Agreement with Cabrini School Lofts, LLC for
Redevelopment of Cabrini School
MOTION: ADOPT (Erickson; second, Ford)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski
and Mayor Palmeri
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer stated this would be an investment for low income senior
housing on the east side of town.
Council Member Hansen stated her appreciation to the developer.
Mayor Palmeri asked how many units would be included.
Kelly Nieforth, Economic Development Services Manager, stated there would be 35 units.
Resolution 21-226 Approve Conditional Use Permit for Commercial Outdoor
Entertainment Use at 2126 Algoma Boulevard (Plan Commission
Recommends Denial)
MOTION: ADOPT (Ford; second, Mugerauer)
MOTION: AMEND TO ADD TO CURRENT CONDITION #4 – “EVENTS ARE
REQUIRED TO END BY 10:00 P.M.” AND ADD CONDITION #7
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SHALL ONLY BE VALID FOR 1
YEAR AND EXPIRES APRIL 30, 2022 (Wojciechowski; second, Miller)
CARRIED: Ayes (5) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Miller, Wojciechowski;
Noes (2) Hansen, Mayor Palmeri
VOTE ON RESOLUTION AS AMENDED
CARRIED: Ayes (5) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Miller, Wojciechowski;
Noes (2) Hansen, Mayor Palmeri
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Council Member Hansen asked for clarification on the businesses current permit.
Mayor Palmeri stated the conditional use permit was based on the request to have more
than three events per year.
Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager, stated a property owner can obtain a temporary
use permit for up to three events per year. He stated the applicant previously had a
temporary use permit and would like to host more than three times per year which would
be the conditional use permit.
Council Member Miller expressed the neighbors concern of the event ending at 11:00 p.m.
Mr. Lyons stated the timeframe aligned with the noise ordinance.
Council Member Miller asked if Council changed the time of the event would that be an
individual plan.
Mr. Lyons explained making the change to the timeframe would add an additional
condition to the Conditional Use Permit (CUP), and per the State Statutes the conditions
must be reasonable, objectible and quantifiable.
Council Member Miller stated the concerns of the neighbors were the music, their young
children and he suggested for all parties to compromise with the end time of the event at
10:00 p.m. and indicated the business owner agreed to clean up the trash.
Mr. Lyons stated those amendments would be considered reasonable conditions.
Council Member Hansen asked if the business could receive a temporary use permit this
year and once improvements were made the business could reapply next year.
Council Member Ford asked if the temporary use permit requirement would make the
event end at sundown.
Mr. Lyons stated the temporary use permit were only permitted until dusk.
Council Member Ford stated at the Plan Commission meeting the commission had a split
vote. He cited the State Statutes for a conditional use permit would not result in
substitutional or undue adverse impact on nearby property and he indicated there were
residents who spoke about the adverse impact they had with past events.
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Council Member Wojciechowski asked if the business was denied the CUP, would they
still have the temporary use permit or the opportunity to apply for that permit.
Mr. Lyons stated the business would have the opportunity to apply for the temporary use
permit.
Council Member Wojciechowski asked if the business had applied for four events instead
of three.
Mr. Lyons explained at the Plan Commission Meeting the business indicated four events
a year.
Council Member Miller requested the conditional use permit be for one year and the event
time would end at 10:00 p.m.
Council Member Ford clarified the motion needed to include the weekday and weekend
timeframe.
Mr. Lyons confirmed that the noise ordinance stated the end time was 10:00 p.m. on
weekdays and 11:00 p.m. on weekends and the conditional use permit would be granted
perpetually every year unless Council added a sunset clause or condition.
Mayor Palmeri asked for clarification on the timeframe.
Council Member Miller stated 10:00 p.m. for weekdays and weekends.
Council Member Wojciechowski stated he agreed.
Mayor Palmeri suggested outdoor acoustic panels to the fencing to mitigate the noise.
Council Member Hansen asked if the fence being installed would be an eight foot privacy
fence and was it be possible to add trees to mitigate the sound. She suggested a temporary
use permit for this year while the business made improvements and next year apply for
the conditional use permit.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked if there were any similar establishments that had a
conditional use permit in the City.
Mr. Lyons stated there were various businesses throughout the City that provided
commercial outdoor entertainment and in 2018 the downtown area businesses were
modified to include the conditional use permit.
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Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked if the similar establishments had conditions like the
suggested amendment.
Mr. Lyons stated he did not believe so.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer expressed the need to work with both parties and be consistent.
Council Member Wojciechowski stated he agreed with consistency and asked if Council
Member Hansen intent was to table the topic.
Council Member Hansen stated she would like to vote to keep it temporary for this year
and then if the business had increased efforts they could apply for a conditional use permit.
Council Member Ford stated the amendment would state four events ending at 10:00 pm
and add the sunset clause.
Mayor Palmeri asked how the property was zoned.
Mr. Lyons confirmed the business was zoned neighborhood mixed use which required the
conditional use permit.
Council Member Wojciechowski stated he would like to add the limit of four events with
the sunset clause of a year.
Mr. Lyons stated per the Plan Commission the six events were reduced to four events.
Council Member Ford asked if a sunset clause needed to be included in the amendment.
Mr. Lyons stated the sunset clause would need to be added.
Mayor Palmeri stated the residents did not specify additional concessions.
Mr. Hutchinson stated he would not be interested in concessions.
Mr. Rohloff clarified the voting process with the conditions.
Council Member Erickson stated the difficulty to vote for either side.
Council Member Miller thanked the owners of the establishment for their flexibility to
work with the Council and the community.
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Council Member Wojciechowski reminded the community the conditions would be
reviewed in a year.
Resolution 21-227 Approve Common Council Annual Appointments to Boards &
Commissions
MOTION: ADOPT (Ford; second, Wojciechowski)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Wojciechowski and
Mayor Palmeri;
Noes (1) Miller
Council Member Wojciechowski asked about the remaining committees that had
vacancies.
Mayor Palmeri stated the external committees or boards require an invite and she
explained the other vacancy would be left open.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER & FUTURE AGENDA
ITEMS
Mr. Rohloff asked Council if they preferred to have a Clearwell Project Workshop before
the meeting or a special presentation at the Council Meeting.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer stated he supported the workshop ahead of the meeting.
Mayor Palmeri asked to have the workshop materials ahead of the meeting to review.
James Rabe, Director of Public Works, stated he would provide material in advance of
the meeting.
Mr. Rohloff stated invitations were sent to the Council, Plan Commission, Advisory Parks
Board, Redevelopment Authority and the Sustainability Advisory Board for the
Subdivision Code Update meeting which would be virtual in June.
Mayor Palmeri asked if the housing study would be completed in May for the upcoming
Subdivision Code Update meeting.
Allen Davis, Community Development Director, stated the housing study would not be
completed by May and could be done in June or early July. He explained the workshop
did not include setting a policy or ordinance. He stated the participants would be able to
review the housing needs with the subdivision code and make suggestions as well as
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changes before the new subdivision code was adopted.
Mr. Rohloff asked if insight would be provided if there were questions.
Mr. Davis stated yes.
Mayor Palmeri asked about the scope of the study.
Mr. Davis explained the scope included criteria used for subdivision, standards for
developments, and who pays for what and when.
Mayor Palmeri stated everyone would be involved to have a thorough discussion.
Mr. Rohloff stated the meeting would allow for conversations between parties.
Mayor Palmeri questioned if the subdivision code update would be completed before the
affordable housing study.
Mr. Rohloff stated correct.
Mr. Davis stated the meeting would be scheduled for 90 minutes.
Mr. Rohloff stated engineering staff would have a special assessment meetings with
property owners on May 10, 2021 at the Convention Center. He explained that May 20th
would be the tentative date for the meeting with Council and the Oshkosh Area School
District Board.
Mayor Palmeri suggested a possible topic regarding a joint resolution on Anti-Asian hate.
Mr. Rohloff indicated other topics were an update on the Merrill School and school busing,
he stated there would be a list of topics at the next meeting.
Mr. Rohloff explained out of the five inactive liquor license establishments, only four filed
their renewals and the Brass Rail did not file their renewal paperwork. He stated in
addition the City had two regular licenses, two licenses were turned in, two licenses that
were exclusive for the Sawdust District and a reserve license. He recommended non-
renewal of these licenses and the process would create a pool of licenses for businesses
who would like to apply in the future.
Council agreed to start the non-renewal process.
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Mayor Palmeri stated the City gained the two additional licenses when the City created
the Premier District in the Sawdust District.
Mr. Rohloff informed Council of the joint meeting with the Redevelopment Authority
(RDA).
Allen Davis, Community Development Director, stated the RDA meeting would be held
on May 19, 2021 to review five proposals for 43 East 7th Avenue.
Mayor Palmeri asked about a scoring sheet for the meeting.
Mr. Davis stated City staff had created a document.
Mr. Rohloff stated the matrix would assist in comparing the proposals.
Mayor Palmeri asked if the meeting included the drawings and maps for reference.
Mr. Davis stated he would work with IT to make the information available.
Mayor Palmeri asked how citizens would access the Joint Review Board meeting
information or minutes.
Mr. Davis stated his office had the minutes available.
Mayor Palmeri asked Council for direction on the reduction of Council representation on
the Long Range Finance Committee from two Council representatives to one.
Council Member Wojciechowski agreed to keep the number consistent with one
representative.
Council Member Ford agreed to change the Council Member representative on the Long
Range Finance Committee to one.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer stated he agreed with the transition from two to one.
Mr. Rohloff stated staff would prepare an ordinance to reflect the change in Council
representation for the Long Range Finance Committee. He explained the American Rescue
Funds analysis possible uses list was provided in the agenda. He stated the material was
also provided to boards and commissions for feedback. He suggested hosting a robust
public input session would benefit the Council. He explained the process could look
similar to the Public Service Grant/Community Block Grant and advised the Council to
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review the analysis provided and decide what goals the City would like to achieve. He
stated Council could prepare thoughts and feedback at the May 11, 2021 meeting.
Mayor Palmeri asked if the examples given were just examples and if the City would have
the rules from the Department of Treasury.
Mr. Rohloff stated yes those were examples and explained the Department of Treasury
should have the rules by the May meeting.
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
Report of Council Liaison for Boards & Commissions
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer reported on the following:
Public Arts and Beautification Committee
Lake Fly Art Projects
Council Member Erickson reported on the following:
Rental Housing Advisory Board
Update from ADVOCAP – Wisconsin Emergency Rental
Assistance Program/$630,000.00 spent in Winnebago County
Mayor Palmeri reported on the following:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Chief Oshkosh Statue Improvements Plaque was presented
Voted for meetings to remain virtual
CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
Mr. Rohloff informed the Council of the Professional Services Agreement with AECOM
Technical Services, Inc. for Survey Support Services for the 2021 Construction Season
($51,300.00); the Cooperative Purchase of Speed Boards & Rectangular Rapidly Flashing
Beacons for the Jackson Street Corridor Plan & Safety Study ($45,882.15); and the
Professional Services Agreement with Kueny Architects for Architectural & Engineering
Services for GO Transit Downtown Transit Center Improvements ($66,240.00).
Mr. Rohloff explained the flowchart and asked for recommendations from Boards and
Commissions to Council and asked Council for feedback.
Mayor Palmeri asked to add public or subcommittee recommendations to the top of the
chart.
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Mr. Rohloff reminded everyone the Council Photo would be on May 4, 2021.
Mr. Rohloff provided Council with the Outstanding Issues document.
Mayor Palmeri asked about assistance from the State of Wisconsin regarding reduced
greenhouse gas emissions.
Mr. Rohloff stated the update was to review quarterly.
Allen Davis, Community Development Director, stated he, the Sustainability Advisory
Board Staff Liaison and Mr. Lyons reviewed the status of all the federal, state and local
grants each quarter and there was no update.
Mr. Rohloff stated with the American Jobs Act might include possible grants.
Mr. Rohloff stated he would provide a robust quarterly update for his goals.
Mayor Palmeri asked if there would be a mid-year review if City Manager goals were
reported quarterly.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer stated City Manager would report updates quarterly and
Council would still meet mid-year and then with City Manager. He explained dates would
be provided to Council in the near future.
MOTION: AJOURNED (Mugerauer; second, Ford)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski,
Mayor Palmeri
The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
PAMELA R. UBRIG
CITY CLERK