HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesPROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
MAY 25, 2021
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers,
City Hall
Mayor Palmeri presided.
PRESENT: Council Members Matt Mugerauer, Courtney Hansen, Bill Miller, Aaron
Wojciechowski, Lynnsey Erickson, Michael Ford and Mayor Lori Palmeri
ALSO PRESENT: Mark Rohloff, City Manager; Angela Joeckel, Deputy City Clerk; and,
Lynn Lorenson, City Attorney
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer read the Invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Deputy Mayor Mugerauer.
CITIZENS STATEMENTS
There were no citizen statements.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Palmeri ordered the following Public Hearing:
Resolution 21-257 Revise 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual
Action Plan to Increase Allocation by $12,210.00 ($840,760.00)
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Ford)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Ford,
Mayor Palmeri
Mayor Palmeri asked for a summary on the increase.
Allen Davis, Director Community Development, stated the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) recalculated funds in Wisconsin that increased the allocation
for the City. He explained the resolution was amended to include the additional funds to
the 2021 Action Plan.
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
Resolution 21-294 Approve Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee recommendation
regarding Standing in Solidarity with the Asian Pacific Islander Desi
American (APIDA) Community
Angie Lee, 1045 Grove Street, stated her support for the resolution.
Mee Yang, 2825 Prairie Wood Drive, expressed her support for the resolution and for the
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Community. She encouraged Council to
adopt the resolution.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Report of Bills by the Finance Director.
Receipt & Filing of Oshkosh Public Museum Board Minutes from April 1, 2021.
Receipt & Filing of Common Council Minutes from April 27, May 11 & May 14, 2021.
Resolution 21-258 Award Bid to Five Alarm Fire & Safety for Structural Firefighting
Footwear for the Fire Department ($43,560.00 estimated)
Resolution 21-259 Award Bid to Stannard Cleaners Inc. for Three Year Agreement for
Dry Cleaning & Laundry Services for Police Department (Estimated:
2021- $48,455, 2022- $50,752, 2023- $53,049)
Resolution 21-260 Approve Budget Amendment & Fund Transfer; Approve Spot Blight
Designation; Authorize Redevelopment Authority to Acquire; 512
Otter Avenue ($30,000.00) (Redevelopment Authority Recommends
Approval)
Resolution 21-261 Approve Conditional Use Permit to Allow a Roof-Mounted Small
Solar Energy System at 350 Legion Place (Plan Commission
Recommends Approval)
Resolution 21-262 Approve Setting Public Hearing Date for Partial Right-Of-Way
Vacation of Wilson Avenue East of Algoma Boulevard (Plan
Commission Recommends Approval)
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Resolution 21-263 Approve Special Event – Oshkosh Farmers Market, Inc. to utilize 400
& 500 blocks of Main Street & 100 block of Church Avenue for the
Oshkosh Saturday Farmers Market – Downtown / June 5 – October 30,
2021 (Saturdays)
Resolution 21-264 Approve Special Event – Downtown Oshkosh Business Improvement
District to utilize Opera House Square for the June First Friday &
Summer Celebration / June 4, 2021
Resolution 21-265 Approve Special Event – Danny Wimmer Presents d/b/a DWP PPV,
LLC to utilize City streets for the Ford Festival Park Live Presents Billy
Strings concert series hosted at Ford Festival Park Live / June 18, 19 &
20, 2021
Resolution 21-266 Approve Special Event – Danny Wimmer Presents d/b/a DWP PPV,
LLC to utilize City streets for the Ford Festival Park Live Presents
Chevelle & Halestorm concert series hosted at Ford Festival Park Live
/ July 26 & 27, 2021
Resolution 21-267 Approve Special Event – Oshkosh Jazz Inc., (Boehme/Larson) to
utilize the 400 Block of N. Main Street for the Oshkosh Jazz Festival /
August 28, 2021
Resolution 21-268 Approve Special Event – Players Pizza & Pub and Peace Lutheran to
utilize South Park for the 12th Annual Park Dance / June 10, 2021
Resolution 21-269 Approve Special Event – Oshkosh Food Cooperative to host the
Oshkosh Food Co-Op Birthday Bash at the Aurora Health Center
parking lot (135 Jackson Street) / June 12, 2021
Resolution 21-270 Approve Special Event – Simply Yoga, LLC to utilize Opera House
Square for Yoga in the Park / June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24 &
August 14, 2021
Resolution 21-271 Approve Special Event – Wisconsin Alliance of Bass Tournament
Anglers (WABTA) to utilize Rainbow Memorial Park for the WABTA
Fishing Tournament / July 25, 2021
Resolution 21-272 Approve Special Event – Blades & Boards LLC to host the Fallen Axes
Tourney in the parking lot of Blades & Boards LLC parking lot
/August 6, 7 & 8, 2021
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Resolution 21-273 Approve Special Event – Oshkosh Fast Club to utilize Menominee
Park softball diamonds for the Oshkosh Extreme Tournament /
September 24, 25, & 26, 2021
Resolution 21-274 Approve Special Event – Oshkosh Community YMCA to utilize City
streets for the Run for a Reason 10K / March 26, 2022
Resolution 21-275 Approve Block Party – McHenry Johnson to utilize Casey Trail off of
Mockingbird Way to hold neighborhood block party / July 17, 2021
Resolution 21-276 Disallowance of Claim by Thomas Werblow
Resolution 21-277 Disallowance of Claim by WPS
Resolution 21-278 Approve Appointments to Various Boards & Commissions
Resolution 21-279 Approve Operator Licenses
MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA (Ford; second, Erickson)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Ford,
Mayor Palmeri
ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance 21-280 Approve Zone Change from Neighborhood Mixed Use District
(NMU) to Suburban Mixed Use District with a Planned Development
Overlay (SMU-PD) for Properties Located at the 1700 Block of West
9th Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Ford)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Ford,
Mayor Palmeri
Ordinance 21-281 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)
MOTION: ADOPT (Ford; second, Erickson)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Ford,
Mayor Palmeri
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Ordinance 21-282 Amend Membership of Long Range Finance Committee
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Miller)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Ford,
Mayor Palmeri
Ordinance 21-283 Limit parking to 2 hours on the west side of Oregon Street from 15th
Avenue to 79 feet north and correct an existing parking Ordinance on
Sawyer Street
FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Ordinance 21-284 Amend Ordinances pertaining to Board of Appeal / Appeals of
Administrative Decisions & Zoning Interpretations
FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Ordinance 21-285 Amend Ordinances pertaining to Terms of Membership for City
Boards & Commission, Consistent Naming of the Fair Housing
Commission & Clarifying & Updating Statutory References
Pertaining to the Library Board
FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Ordinance 21-286 Amend Parks Ordinances pertaining to Add William Waters Plaza as
a Park & to Clarify Authority Pertaining to Parking Authorization
FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Ordinance 21-287 Amend Ordinances pertaining to Special Privilege – All Night
Parking Permits
FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Mayor Palmeri explained the ordinances would be adopted at the June 8, 2021 meeting.
Resolution 21-288 Approve General Development Plan & Specific Implementation Plan
for an Auto Service Facility for Property Located at the 1700 Block of
West 9th Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)
MOTION: ADOPT (Ford; second, Mugerauer)
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CARRIED: Ayes (7) Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Ford,
Mayor Palmeri
Mayor Palmeri asked for a summary of the project.
Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager, stated the Jiffy Lube business would be included
in the redevelopment.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer expressed concerns from surrounding residents regarding
traffic impact and storm water management. He stated the developers provided the traffic
impact information of the development which indicated it would be limited.
Mr. Lyons stated the City worked with the developers and reviewed the anticipated trip
route with the applicant. He explained the projected increase to overall traffic would be
.003%. He stated during the redevelopment, the storm water would be updated which was
a positive impact for the surrounding citizens.
Mayor Palmeri asked if there were other concerns from the Plan Commission.
Council Member Ford stated there were no other concerns.
Resolution 21-289 Approve Specific Implementation Plan Amendment for Lot Line
Adjustment & Shared Driveway at 1725 West 9th Avenue (Plan
Commission Recommends Approval)
MOTION: ADOPT (Ford; second, Mugerauer)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Ford,
Mayor Palmeri
Council Member Ford stated the resolution was a part of the prior project.
Resolution 21-290 Approve General Development Plan & Specific Implementation Plan
for Gas Station/Convenience Store & Laundromat for Property
Located at 630-640 North Main Street (Plan Commission
Recommends Approval)
MOTION: ADOPT (Erickson; second, Miller)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Ford,
Mayor Palmeri
Mayor Palmeri asked where citizens could review the project designs.
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Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager, stated citizens could go to the Planning Services
website to view the document or call the Planning Service office to obtain more
information. He explained the building would be brick to continue with the character of
the downtown area.
Mayor Palmeri questioned if electric charging stations were included.
Mr. Lyons explained there were three electric charging stations on the south property line.
Resolution 21-291 Approve & Execute Relocation Order; Approve Determination of
Necessity to Acquire; Portion of 2240 Westowne Avenue (Plan
Commission Recommends Approval)
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Ford)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Ford,
Mayor Palmeri
Resolution 21-292 Approve & Execute Relocation Order; Approve Determination of
Necessity to Acquire; 616 Grand Street (Plan Commission
Recommends Approval) WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
Resolution 21-293 Approve Land Acquisition; Portion of the Canadian National
Railroad Property Located Between East Parkway Avenue & East
Irving Avenue ($29,500.00) (Plan Commission Recommends
Approval)
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Erickson)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Ford,
Mayor Palmeri
Mayor Palmeri asked for a summary of the project.
James Rabe, Director of Public Works, stated the project was the construction of a dry
detention basin to manage peak flow in the Parkway Avenue watershed.
Council Member Hansen asked if the project would look similar to the basin near New
York Avenue.
Mr. Rabe stated the project would look similar.
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regarding Standing in Solidarity with the Asian Pacific Islander Desi
American (APIDA) Community
MOTION: ADOPT (Wojciechowski; second, Erickson)
MOTION: AMEND TO STRIKE: WHEREAS, MAYOR LORI PALMERI
RECENTLY ANNOUNCED THAT “HATE HAS NO HOME” IN
OSHKOSH AND STANDS WITH THE APIDA COMMUNITY IN
CONDEMNING ALL ACTS OF DISCRIMINATION AND
VIOLENCE, ESPECIALLY WHEN TARGETING INDIVIDUALS
BASED ON THEIR PERCEIVED RACE; AND
ADD: WHEREAS, HATE HAS NO HOME IN CITY OF OSHKOSH
AND CITY OF OSHKOSH STANDS WITH THE APIDA
COMMUNITY IN CONDEMNING ALL ACTS OF
DISCRIMINATION AND VIOLENCE, ESPECIALLY WHEN
TARGETING INDIVIDUALS BASED ON THEIR PERCEIVED RACE;
AND (Mugerauer; second, Ford)
LOST: Ayes (1) Mugerauer
Noes (6) Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Ford, Mayor
Palmeri
VOTE ON ORIGINAL RESOLUTION
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Ford,
Mayor Palmeri
Council Member Erickson thanked the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee for their
time on the resolution.
Council Member Wojciechowski stated his support for the resolution.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer explained the amendment was about the cause, not a specific
person.
Mayor Palmeri explained the author requested to keep the language to maintain the
content.
Council Member Ford stated Council would support the resolution if passed and take a
stance on hate in Oshkosh.
Mayor Palmeri explained Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee had reviewed
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processes from various municipalities.
Council Member Erickson stated she understood the intent of the amendment and that she
would support the original language.
Council Member Wojciechowski stated that DEI presented the Council the resolution that
had been written with shared experiences and included the specific language. He stated
he would not support the amendment.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER & FUTURE AGENDA
ITEMS
John Fitzpatrick, Director of Administrative Services, stated in the past the Chief Oshkosh
Monument had been a part of a series of projects. He explained the new project had been
brought to the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee from Dr. Manning and
representatives from the Menominee Tribe. He stated the intent would be to update the
information associated with the monument to include details about Chief Oshkosh’s life
and impact on the region. He explained staff would communicate with the boards and
commissions for their input on the project. He stated staff would compile a list from the
boards and commissions that were interested, then create a plan for the next steps, define
the project scope and compile a budget with estimates for the project.
Mr. Rohloff stated his appreciation for the DEI Committee’s support of the project. He
explained the project would showcase the legacy and life of Chief Oshkosh.
Mayor Palmeri thanked the former mayor, who started the conversation and solicited
donations as well as the Menominee Tribe’s input.
Mr. Rohloff explained the project would be added to the outstanding issues.
Council Member Ford asked if there was a timeline.
Mr. Fitzpatrick explained there was not a current timeline.
Mr. Rohloff stated the idea would be to get an estimate on the initial input from
Menominee Tribe and DEI. He explained if there was additional input those concepts
could be discussed and incorporated in phase II.
Mr. Rohloff informed Council that the non-renewal hearing would be on June 8, 2021 and
was a quasi-judicial hearing. He encouraged Council to not speak with any of the
businesses regarding their hearing.
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Mayor Palmeri stated there would be written instructions for the non-renewal hearings to
assist with the process.
Council Member Miller explained he did not support the process of non-renewal and
suggested a letter be sent before the summons was served.
Mayor Palmeri reminded Council of the virtual joint workshop on the June 10, 2021 at 6:00
p.m. with Council, Redevelopment Authority, Sustainability Advisory Board, Advisory
Parks Board and the Plan Commission to discuss Chapter 30 Subdivision Code Updates &
Affordable Housing.
Mr. Rohloff asked if Council would like to create a subcommittee to review Council
compensation. He explained a subcommittee would work with staff to analyze the data
and present the findings to Council, staff could do research on pay compensation and bring
the information back to Council or a Council could decide staff did not need to do any
research. He stated the purpose would be to make any revisions before Council could take
out papers for nomination in December. He stated for the Council member who were just
elected the increase would take effect in the next term and for Council members who
would be re-elected the increase would take effect in the spring of 2022.
Mayor Palmeri asked when the last time research was done on Council compensation.
Mr. Rohloff stated the research was from 2016 or 2017.
Mayor Palmeri asked Council if they had received the memo with the information.
Council stated they had received the information.
Council Member Miller stated he did not support an increase or have staff do research.
Council Member Hansen asked how much additional work the research would entail.
Mr. Rohloff stated there were 8-10 communities to research.
Council Member Wojciechowski supported staff complete the research.
Council Member Erickson stated her support for staff to provide research on the topic for
future information.
Council Member Ford stated he did not agree with an increase to Council compensation.
Mayor Palmeri stated the Deputy Mayor position had an additional duty that was not
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compensated.
Mr. Rohloff stated he would provide a summary of the research which would include the
Deputy Mayor position.
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
Report of Council Liaison for Boards & Commissions
Mayor Palmeri reported on the following:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Action Plan with the consultant firm
Vote to start in person meetings in June
Mayor Palmeri stated the Oshkosh Public Library was accepting applications for the
Poet Laureate position and more information could be found at
OshkoshPublicLibrary.org. She explained the position was in partnership with the
Oshkosh Library, Oshkosh Convention and Visitors Bureau and during the two year
term the position would promote the art form through publication, performance,
education, workshops and social media.
CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
Mr. Rohloff informed the Council of the Purchase of Quantum Automatic Wheelchair
Securement Systems for GO Transit using Cares Act Funding ($164,012.76). He stated the
system allowed wheelchair bound passengers to secure themselves on public
transportation.
Mr. Rohloff distributed the strategic plan to Council and he explained every department
within the City had been engaged in the plan.
Council Member Ford thanked staff for providing the strategic plan update online and
stated the format was user-friendly.
Mr. Rohloff stated the system was interactive and provided the community with
information.
Mayor Palmeri expressed her appreciation for the printed format of the strategic plan
update.
Mr. Rohloff stated he would add the Chief Oshkosh Monument to the outstanding issues.
He explained the second quarter update would be provided earlier to coincide with the
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mid-year review. He explained there was a meeting had taken place with the Convention
& Visitors Bureau to encourage citizens to become vaccinated.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer stated the Love Oshkosh campaign encouraged vaccinations in
a positive way and had the support of the Council.
Council Member Ford encouraged vaccinations, to be able to continue the upcoming
events within the City.
Mayor Palmeri asked if the City was on target to continue the special assessment
discussion with the completion of the study.
Mr. Rohloff stated there would be an update on June 8, 2021 and understood the urgency.
Mayor Palmeri asked about public participation returning to meetings.
Mr. Rohloff stated he would add the topic to the next agenda. He explained members of
the public had the ability to participate virtually and in-person for Council meetings only,
participation was based on the how the Board and Commissions meeting were taking place
either all virtual or in-person.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer reminded Council of the closed session for June 22, 2021 after
the regular meeting.
MOTION: ADJOURN (Mugerauer; second, Ford)
CARRIED: VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
ANGELA JOECKEL
DEPUTY CITY CLERK