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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesPROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN MAY 11, 2021 REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. virtually. Mayor Palmeri presided. PRESENT: Council Members Michael Ford, Matt Mugerauer, Courtney Hansen, Bill Miller, Aaron Wojciechowski, Lynnsey Erickson and Mayor Palmeri ALSO PRESENT: Mark Rohloff, City Manager; Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk; and, Lynn Lorenson, City Attorney Council Member Ford read the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Ford. PROCLAMATION Mayor Palmeri proclaimed the month of May 2021 as Nurse Month. CITIZENS STATEMENTS There were no citizen statements. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Palmeri ordered the following Public Hearing: Resolution 21-228 Approve Final Resolution for Special Assessments for Concrete Pavement, Asphalt Pavement, Sidewalk (New & Rehabilitation) & Driveway Aprons Relating to Contract No. 21-01 A) Omro Road (250’ west of North Westhaven Drive to Brooks Lane) B) North Westhaven Drive (Omro Road to 300’ south of Omro Road) MOTION: ADOPT (Erickson; second, Ford) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Ford, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri; Noes (1) Mugerauer PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – MAY 11, 2021 2 Shane Roth, 2361 Omro Road, stated when he purchased the property he was informed that the Town of Algoma would cover the cost of the road repairs. He questioned the timeframe of the assessment and meetings regarding the improvements. Council Member Ford asked for clarification. James Rabe, Director of Public Works, explained the previous Administrator of the Town of Algoma did not approach the City to cost share in the street improvements. He stated the new administrator for the town did approach the City to participate in the project and Council approved the intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Algoma to cost share in the project 6 months ago. Council Member Miller asked if the citizens were notified of the change in process. Mr. Rabe stated the citizens were notified of the impending special assessment during the routine process. Council Member Miller asked if all citizens had received the same information. Mr. Rabe explained all citizens received the same notice. Mayor Palmeri asked if the explanation provided was sufficient. Mr. Roth stated he would like to see verification of the change. Mr. Rohloff explained the notices that citizens received were what the State Statutes required. Council Member Hansen asked if there could be public notification for future assessment changes. Mr. Rabe explained the intergovernmental agreement was done within a Council Meeting and he was not aware of a prior agreement to notify citizens. Council Member Hansen expressed the Town of Algoma should have notified the citizens of the change. Mr. Roth stated he communicated with City staff member Jeff Nau regarding the assessments. Mr. Rohloff stated that staff member did not have knowledge of the project and explained PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – MAY 11, 2021 3 the City letter identified the anticipated special assessments for the project. He asked if the capital improvement process had changed due to COVID-19. Mr. Rabe explained the meeting letters were sent to neighboring property owners and due to COVID-19 the in-person meeting did not happen instead a video was recorded. He stated the letter provided instructions on how to access the video for more information and to contact the engineering department with questions. Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked if the process followed the State law and City procedures. Mr. Roth stated he had not received prior notice for prior assessments. Deputy Mayor Mugerauer stated the City had provided notice and he did not agree with the current process of special assessments for property owners. Council Member Erickson asked what the ramifications were if the Council did not approve the assessments. Mr. Rohloff stated the general taxpayers would pay for the improvements because the projects were not budgeted; Council would set a precedent that would be difficult to reverse. Council Member Hansen asked if prior assessments were priced the same way. Council Member Ford stated the current policy was deficient and requested an update on the study regarding the potential policy change. Mr. Rohloff stated the Council had considered replacing the special assessment policy in the past with a traffic based transportation fee and that was not approved. He explained the consultant would have a final report that would be provided to Council and the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Palmeri asked what would happen if Council delayed action on the matter. Mr. Rohloff explained that would create a cash flow issue by incurring costs that would not be recovered by the fee. Council Member Ford suggested when the new policy was in place the Council would provide relief to citizens under the prior policy. Mr. Rohloff stated there would have to be a line drawn to justify the allowances. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – MAY 11, 2021 4 Council Member Miller cautioned Council that the cash flow shortage would grow until the issue was resolved if a change was made. Mayor Palmeri stated her support for the resolution and looked forward to reviewing the policy for future special assessments. Resolution 21-229 Approve Final 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. 21-03 A) Oregon Street (West 28th Avenue to 200’ south of West Waukau Avenue) B) Fond du Lac Road (200’ north of Stoney Beach Road to 200’ south of Waukau Avenue) C) Waukau Avenue (200’ west of Fond du Lac Road to Lake Winnebago & 200’ east & 200’ west of Oregon Street) MOTION: ADOPT (Ford; second, Mugerauer) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Ford, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri; Noes (1) Mugerauer Resolution 21-230 Approve Final 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 A) West 9th Avenue (Oakwood Road to Linden Oaks Drive) B) West 9th Avenue (Pauls Place to 750’ West of Pauls Place) MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Miller) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Ford, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri; Noes (1) Mugerauer Michelle Kosmer, 3120 W 9th Avenue, stated her opposition to the project and the amount of $29,000 assessed to her property. Michael Gumtow, 925 Pleasant Creek Drive, stated the price of the assessment was too high for individual property owners and the property would not be worth more with the PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – MAY 11, 2021 5 road work. He questioned if alternatives repair methods that cost less were taken into consideration or if delaying the project to lower the burden of the cost. He stated he was unaware of why the property owners were responsible to pay for such a large amount when other individuals in the area would benefit from the improvements. Peter Jungbacker, 1215 Bay Shore Drive, stated the assessments were unfair and the road issues were beyond the property owner’s control. He asked the Council to consider the assessments to properties that exceed the value of the lots. He explained the benefits of the improvement go beyond the immediate lot and the improvements were designed for larger traffic flows. He recommended that Council address major arterials with alternate financing in a policy and consider credits for past assessments within a specific timeframe. He informed Council the subdivision (Quail Run Farm) was designed with access only on Quail Drive. He stated there was no access to lots one, two or three expect for Wilderness Drive and those lots cannot be subdivided due to restrictive covenants. He explained the provision stated if the lot had a depth of more than 200 feet, then it did not qualify for the 50% discount or the previous credit for the property and explained that lot number one had assessments on both sides. Valerie Cohn-Gehrke, 3041 W. 9th Avenue, stated her opposition for the project. Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked for clarification regarding the unique situation with the properties on 9th Avenue. Mr. Rohloff explained the assessment policy stated within residential areas the City assesses a maximum width and 1/3 of that width would be assessed to the property owner. He stated the property owner on either side of the street were both assessed 1/3 of the cost and the City paid 1/3 of the cost. Council Member Miller asked what percentage of communities use special assessments. Mr. Rohloff stated a large number of cities implement special assessments and the trend had been moving away from that model with a different program such as the wheel tax. James Rabe, Director of Public Works, stated the special assessment policy contained a provision which included a parcel that bordered on three sides; two of those were streets and one an alley however, a parcel with three sides by right away was unique. He explained one consideration would be to expand the provision in the policy to include all three frontages receive the 50% reduction or other options that could be applied. Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked for staff to prepare an amendment to the policy and have Council make a determination for future projects. He explained the City subsidizes road PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – MAY 11, 2021 6 construction projects and a flat rate was charged for storm and sanitary laterals which were considerably lower. Council Member Ford thanked all the participants. Resolution 21-231 Approve Final 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. 21-05 A) Ceape Avenue (150’ west of Bowen Street to 100’ east of Lake Street) B) Bowen Street (200’ north & 200’ south of Ceape Avenue) C) Frankfort Street (Ceape Avenue to 150’ south of Ceape Avenue) D) Rosalia Street (Ceape Avenue to 200’ north of Ceape Avenue) E) Eveline Street (Ceape Avenue to 150’ south of Ceape Avenue) MOTION: ADOPT (Erickson; second, Ford) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Ford, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri; Noes (1) Mugerauer Mr. Rohloff stated the assessments in the previous contracts were high due to larger front footage of the lots and Ceape Avenue properties were smaller which made a difference. Resolution 21-232 Approve Final 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) F) West 18th Avenue (150’ East of Knapp Street to 150’ West of Knapp Street) G) West 17th Avenue (150’ East of Knapp Street to 150’ West of Knapp Street) H) Concordia Avenue (150’ East of Knapp Street to 150’ West of PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – MAY 11, 2021 7 Knapp Street) I) Osborn Avenue (150’ East of Knapp Street to 150’ West of Knapp Street) MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Miller) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri Deputy Mayor Mugerauer stated his support for this project as it only related to sidewalk and lateral improvements. Resolution 21-233 Approve Final Resolution for Special Assessments for Storm Sewer Laterals Relating to Contract No. 21-20 / Various Locations MOTION: ADOPT (Ford; second, Miller) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri Mayor Palmeri questioned why the wording stated various locations. James Rabe, Director of Public Works, stated the locations were throughout the City based on requests from property owners or orders from the plumbing inspector to stop sub pump discharge into the street. Mr. Rohloff stated there were 45 locations within the resolution. Mayor Palmeri suggested to promote public education regarding storm sewer laterals. Mr. Rohloff stated last year the demand was high and the City performed two rounds of installations or repairs. Mr. Rabe stated the cost was subsidized by utilities for the property owners. Deputy Mayor Mugerauer explained citizens could request to have a storm sewer lateral installed on their property for $750.00. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS Anthony Kanter, 1320 Clayton Court, owner of KOMOTO Electric Scooters, stated his concerns for individual and traffic safety with scooters not allowed sidewalks. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – MAY 11, 2021 8 Michael Covato, 406 Broadway Avenue # 369, Santa Monica, CA, stated he worked with the Global Revenue Department for Bird Rides Inc. and explained the share electric scooter were located in 150 cities globally and the company had heavily invested in the communities across the State of Wisconsin that included Wauwatosa, Appleton, Sheboygan, and Racine. He explained the company would like to work with City staff to ensure safety of all citizens who would use the electric scooters and make sure the City felt comfortable with the level of safety. He state the electric scooter research show the economic benefit for small businesses. He explained the scooters included geo-fencing technology that allowed every scooter to be tracked via an onboard GPS, and be digitally controlled with boundaries that they were operated in as well as control the speed. He stated the riders would go through a robust safety tutorial and submit a parking photo at the end of their ride that was analyzed by artificial intelligence (AI) to determine if the scooter was in the frame. He ensured accessibility for community pricing that included 50% off for those who qualified due to socioeconomic challenges, veterans, senior citizens and free rides for front line workers through the duration of the COVID-19 Pandemic. He explained there would be no cost to the City. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Report of Bills by the Finance Director. Receipt & Filing of Oshkosh Library Board Minutes from March 25, 2021. Resolution 21-234 Approve Purchase of Manhole / Inlet Castings for Public Works Department ($64,326.00) Resolution 21-235 Approve Budget Amendment for 2021 Fire Special Revenue Fund 0235-0230 for Purchase of Firefighting Hoods ($21,600.00) Resolution 21-236 Approve Budget Amendment & Award Bid to Conway Shields for Fire Hose for the Fire Department ($45,677.00) Resolution 21-237 Award Bid to C&C Services LLC for Fire Station 18 Roof Replacement for General Services ($76,100.00) Resolution 21-238 Award Bid to CMM & Associates for Oshkosh Seniors Center South Roof Replacement for General Services ($67,582.00) Resolution 21-239 Approve General Development Plan Amendment & Specific Implementation Plan for a Multi-Family Development Located at the Southwest Corner of Pearl Avenue & Riverway Drive (Plan PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – MAY 11, 2021 9 Commission Recommends Approval) Resolution 21-240 Approve General Development Plan & Specific Implementation Plan for Indoor Sales & Service & Vehicle Sales Use at the Northwest Corner of South Washburn Street & West Ripple Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) Resolution 21-241 Approve Special Event – Winnebago Bicycle to utilize Opera House Square (sundial area) for the Bike to Work Day event / May 21, 2021 Resolution 21-242 Approve Special Events – 2 Blondes to utilize the City parking lot (400 West Lot, 17 Church Avenue) for their Grand Re-Opening & Expansion / May 21 & 22, 2021 Resolution 21-243 Approve Appointments to Various Boards & Commissions Resolution 21-244 Approve Combination “Class A” License, Special Class “B” Licenses & Taxi-Cab Driver License Council Member Ford stated he would pull Resolution 21-243. MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTION 21-243 (Mugerauer; second, Erickson) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri Resolution 21-243 Approve Appointments to Various Boards & Commissions MOTION: ADOPT (Erickson; second, Ford) MOTION: DIVIDE INTO: PART A) BOARDS & COMMISSIONS EXCEPT DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION COMMITTEE PART B) DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION COMMITTEE (Ford; second Mugerauer) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri MOTION: ADOPT PART A) BOARD EXCEPT DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION COMMITTEE (Erickson; second, Hansen) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – MAY 11, 2021 10 Mayor Palmeri MOTION: ADOPT PART B) DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION COMMITTEE (Miller; second, Erickson) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri; Present (1) Ford Council Member Ford stated he would vote present due to the appointment was a relative. ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance 21-245 Create & Amend Ordinances for Electric Scooters & Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices, Amend General Bicycle Ordinance, Amend Bike Lanes Ordinance & Amend Parks Ordinance MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Hansen) MOTION: AMEND TO INCLUDE A REFERENCE TO SEGWAY TYPE VEHICLES WITH THE DEFINITION OF ELECTRIC ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES (Ford; second, Erickson) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri VOTE ON ORDINANCE AS AMENDED CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri Deputy Mayor Mugerauer expressed the confusion for citizens and questioned the possibility to delay action on the ordinance. Council Member Miller asked for clarification from staff. Council Member Wojciechowski asked how the ordinance would affect citizens who used electric wheelchairs or disabled individuals that used electric mobility devices. Mayor Palmeri stated the language by the State was confusing and asked for clarification. Attorney Lorenson, explained the term electric assisted mobility device referred to devices known as Segway’s or those types of vehicles and suggested to add Segway’s to the ordinance for clarification. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – MAY 11, 2021 11 Mayor Palmeri asked where the language would be added. Attorney Lorenson explained in the ordinance and the notice of publication section. Mayor Palmeri asked if electric mobility devices did not include electric wheelchairs was that to be included in the ordinance. Mr. Rohloff stated the City would not regulate personal mobility devices. Mayor Palmeri asked if the distinction would be recreation verses mobility assistance. Attorney Lorenson explained the definitions were not based on use and the State allowed the City to regulate the specific items. Mr. Rohloff stated the City would not be regulate electric wheelchairs or mobility scooters. Mayor Palmeri explained the confusion came from personal assistive mobility devices. Council Member Wojciechowski asked for clarification regarding electric bicycles and stated he agreed with electric scooters on sidewalks. Attorney Lorenson stated the ordinance did not include electric bicycles and could be created in a separate ordinance. Council Member Wojciechowski asked if the City had an ordinance for bicycles. Mr. Rohloff stated bicycles and electric bicycles were allowed on sidewalks. Attorney Lorenson stated electric bicycles under the statute need to be treated the same. Council Member Wojciechowski questioned why the City would not treat electric scooters the same way. Mayor Palmeri asked if Council would like to lay over or vote. Council Member Ford presented an amendment to include a reference to Segway type vehicles with the definition of electric assisted mobility devices. Council Member Hansen stated she would present the electric bicycle topic to the Traffic & Parking Advisory Board. She stated her opposition to electric bicycles on the sidewalks within the City. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – MAY 11, 2021 12 Mayor Palmeri explained the Traffic & Parking Advisory Board had previously reviewed the ordinance. Council Member Wojciechowski asked if the City had a policy regarding electric scooters. Attorney Lorenson stated the City did not have a policy for electric scooters. Council Member Wojciechowski asked if there were restrictions for citizens to currently use scooters. Mr. Rohloff stated there was not a restriction for citizens to use scooters. Attorney Lorenson stated the only enforcement with scooters would be reckless driving. Mr. Rohloff suggested to have regulations in place for electric scooters before the rental program would begin. Council Member Wojciechowski stated he would like to revisit the topic in the future with more information. Mayor Palmeri stated her concern with visibility and safety. Ordinance 21-246 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) MOTION: ADOPT (Ford; second, Erickson) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri Mayor Palmeri asked for a summary. Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager, stated the zone change included a plan development overlay to allow the restaurant to have an outdoor seating area that was within 50 feet of a residential zoned property. He explained the applicant had worked with the individuals in the area and explained the outdoor area would be for dining only not outdoor entertainment. Ordinance 21-247 Approve Zone Change from Neighborhood Mixed Use District (NMU) to Suburban Mixed Use District with a Planned Development PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – MAY 11, 2021 13 Overlay (SMU-PD) for Properties Located at the 1700 Block of West 9th Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 21-248 Approve Zone Change from Urban Mixed Use District (UMU) to Urban Mixed Use District with a Planned Development Overlay (UMU-PD) for Properties Located at 630-640 North Main Street (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Mayor Palmeri asked for summary of the project. Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager, stated the property was a former auto repair site and the applicant proposed to redevelop the site for a potential convenient store with a laundromat. Mayor Palmeri questioned if the applicant had asked for flexibility. Mr. Lyons stated the application was seeking flexibility through the plan development overlay. Council Member Ford explained the amount of work would be intense. Mayor Palmeri asked if the site included electric charging stations for vehicles. Mr. Lyons stated one of the plan development elements was be charging stations. Mayor Palmeri asked about if there would be green space on the site. Mr. Lyons stated there was existing green space and the applicant would add additional green space. Ordinance 21-249 Amend Membership of Long Range Finance Committee FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Mayor Palmeri asked what the original idea was behind the appointment of two members. Mr. Rohloff stated there were two Council Members interested and it allowed for two PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – MAY 11, 2021 14 perspectives to bring information back to Council. Ordinance 21-250 Approve Closure of Bowen Street from East Irving Avenue to East Parkway Avenue (Staff Recommends Waiving the Rules) MOTION: SUSPEND RULES (Mugerauer; second, Erickson) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Miller) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri Mayor Palmeri questioned the timeframe and purpose for the closure. James Rabe, Director of Public Works, explained the request came from the water distribution division and the code required the street to remain open at all times. He stated the length of time would be approximately one or two days and the restoration team would come back at a later time with the sidewalk contractor to patch the concrete. Mayor Palmeri questioned if property owners were informed of the closure. Mr. Rabe stated informational material was sent to property owners. Ordinance 21-251 Approve Closure of Washington Avenue from Bowen Street to Hazel Street (Staff Recommends Waiving the Rules) MOTION: SUSPEND RULES (Mugerauer; second, Ford) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Erickson) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri Mayor Palmeri asked if the closure would be a few days. James Rabe, Director of Public Works, confirmed. Ordinance 21-252 Amend Rules Pertaining to Council, Board & Commission Meetings in Response to Covid-19 Coronavirus Emergency: To Provide for PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – MAY 11, 2021 15 Council to Meet In Person; Boards & Commissions to Meet in Person or Through Remote Means; and to Set Forth Rules for Remote Participation at Meetings (Staff Recommends Waiving the Rules) MOTION: SUSPEND RULES (Ford; second, Miller) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri MOTION: ADOPT (Erickson; second, Miller) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri Council Member Ford stated his support of meetings to return to in-person. Resolution 21-253 Approve General Development Plan & Specific Implementation Plan for Outdoor Seating at 1903 Harrison Street (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) MOTION: ADOPT (Miller; second, Mugerauer) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri Mayor Palmeri requested a summary. Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager, stated the plan development was for the temporary seasonal outdoor patio that would be removed in the winter. He explained due to the outdoor seating area being within 50 feet of residential property the applicant needed to go through the plan development process. Mayor Palmeri asked about the patio. Mr. Lyons stated the property would include fencing and planters to enhance the outdoor space. He explained the outdoor patio would be removed to retain the parking space during the winter. COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Palmeri questioned if broadband availability data would be available for the joint workshop with the Oshkosh Area School District. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – MAY 11, 2021 16 Mr. Rohloff stated the information would be available for the Joint Workshop with the Oshkosh Area School District on May 20, 2021. Mr. Rohloff stated the Clearwell workshop would be at 5:15 pm on May 25, 2021 and Council Compensation would also be listed on the May 25, 2021 Council agenda. Mayor Palmeri asked Council if they were available for the joint meeting with the Redevelopment Authority, Sustainability Advisory Board, Advisory Parks Board and Plan Commission to discuss Chapter 30 Subdivision Code Updates and Affordable Housing virtually on June 10, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Council confirmed. Mayor Palmeri stated May 19th, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Council would join the Redevelopment Authority Meeting virtually to hear proposals for 43 E. 7th Avenue. Mr. Rohloff requested direction regarding the potential process with the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds. He stated there would be citizen input as well as public input sessions. He asked Council for suggestions on strategic topics or processes. He recommended the process be similar to the public service grants for the community development block grants and develop an application. Council Member Wojciechowski asked for explanation for the Day-by-Day possibilities. Mr. Rohloff stated the homelessness population had worsened since the COVID-19 Pandemic and within the Fox Cities there were only two shelters that provide services. He explained that $1 million dollars could be allocated to address the homelessness needs in the community. He expressed if the County would allocate $1.5 million then a case could be made to the State to provide the remainder of the funding. He explained the Day-by Day organization could request private funding from the philanthropic community to provide the day-to-day needs. Council Member Ford encouraged multiple input sessions for the public and to provide a clear guiding philosophy. He stated he supported the non-profit competitive process and provide measurable goals for the non-profit organizations. Deputy Mayor Mugerauer stated his support for the impact on homelessness. He explained he would encourage the City to use the fund processes already in place instead of creating a new process. He suggested contacting the Community Foundation to share their funding process and possibly partner with them for these endeavors. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – MAY 11, 2021 17 Mayor Palmeri agreed with the use of the strategic plan as a guide. Council Member Erickson requested a robust community engagement plan with multiple input sessions. Mr. Rohloff stated a general solicitation form could be mailed to citizens. Deputy Mayor Mugerauer reminded Council the funds were a one-time use and had to be used by the end of 2024. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS Report of Council Liaison for Boards & Commissions Council Member Wojciechowski reported on the following: Sustainability Advisory Board  Student Presentations for Sustainability Mayor Palmeri reported on the following: Advisory Parks Board  Toured Menominee Park and discussed updates needed CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS Council Member Miller stated he spoke with several business owners that requested to remove the mask ordinance to be consistent with surrounding communities. Mr. Rohloff stated the expiration date was May 31, 2021. He explained at the May 25th Council Meeting the Council would vote to let the ordinance expire on May 31, 2021 or extend for another 30 days. Council Member Miller questioned if the 50% metric was one of three ways to end the ordinance. Council Member Ford confirmed the 50% metric added was designed as a third option. Mayor Palmeri stated the ordinance in DePere expired on May 5, 2021. Council Member Ford stated the Council could amend to sunset at the May 25th Council meeting and his recommendation would be to honor the policy that was approved. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – MAY 11, 2021 18 Mr. Rohloff informed the Council of the Professional Services Agreement with Donohue & Associates, Inc. for City of Oshkosh Wastewater Treatment Plant Concrete Condition Assessment ($33,935.00). He provided Council with an update on his goals. His COVID- 19 update indicated that Winnebago County was at 36% fully vaccinated. Mayor Palmeri encouraged citizens to get vaccinated. Council Member Erickson stated wcvaccine.org or citizens could call 920-232-3026. Mayor Palmeri mentioned transportation services were available for citizens who needed to get to a vaccination site. MOTION: AJOURNED (Mugerauer; second, Erickson) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m. PAMELA R. UBRIG CITY CLERK