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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesPROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN JANUARY 28, 2020 REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall Mayor Palmeri presided. PRESENT: Council Members Bill Miller, Deb Allison-Aasby, Matt Mugerauer, Jake Krause, Bob Poeschl and Mayor Lori Palmeri EXCUSED: Deputy Mayor Steven Herman ALSO PRESENT: Mark Rohloff, City Manager; Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk; Lynn Lorenson, City Attorney, Allen Davis, Director of Community Development Council Member Miller read the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Xzander Wolff from Martin Luther School and Abby Brand from Grace Lutheran School. CITIZEN STATEMENTS Jared Tierney, 1711 Ontario Street, stated he was a fourth generation of the Oshkosh City Cab operation and his family had served the City for years. He expressed his frustration with Uber and Lyft services that were not required to follow the same regulations that the taxi cab services had to follow. CONSENT AGENDA Report of Bills by the Finance Director. Receipt and Filing of Common Council Minutes from January 14, 2020. Resolution 20-34 Award Bid to Hunter Security & Surveillance Systems for an ExacqVision Network Video Recorder for Information Technology Division ($26,165.00) PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – JANUARY 28, 2020 2 Resolution 20-35 Renewal of Bird City Wisconsin Designation; Designate May 2, 2020 as International Migratory Bird Day Resolution 20-36 Grant Privilege in the Street for a Groundwater Monitoring Well at the North 100-200 Blocks of East Packer Avenue (Plan Commission Approved) Resolution 20-37 Approve Professional Service Agreement with AECOM in the amount of $297,000 for Implementation of Services under the US EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant Resolution 20-38 Rescind Personal Property Taxes: Limelite Studios ($628.10) Hip Hop Shop ($117.44) M’S Banquet & Catering ($63.83) Tanner Games LLC ($1,064.72) Sales & Marketing Assoc ($510.66) Resolution 20-39 Approve Initial Resolution for Special Assessments for Sanitary Sewer Lateral Relating to Contract No. 19-02 / 421 Oregon Street with Signed Waiver Resolution 20-40 Approve Acceptance of Waivers of Special Assessment Notices & Hearings Relating to Contract No. 19-02 / 421 Oregon Street Resolution 20-41 Approve Final Resolution for Special Assessments for Sanitary Sewer Lateral Relating to Contract No. 19-02 / 421 Oregon Street with Signed Waiver Resolution 20-42 Approve Agreement for Professional Services for 2020/2021 Citywide Storm Water Management/TMDL Compliance Plan / Brown & Caldwell ($165,920.00) Resolution 20-43 Approve Purchase of 2020 Police Vehicles to Ewald Automotive Group for Police Department ($167,925.00) Resolution 20-44 Approve Fee Schedule for Sewer Use Charges Resolution 20-45 Approve Riverside Cemetery Fee Schedule PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – JANUARY 28, 2020 3 Resolution 20-46 Approve Pollock Community Water Park Fee Schedule Resolution 20-47 Approve Special Event – UW Oshkosh LGBTQ+ Ally March to utilize City streets for the LGBTQ+ Ally March / April 15, 2020 Resolution 20-48 Approve Special Event – Houge’s Bar to utilize Menominee Park for Houge’s Walleye Warm-Up / May 23, 2020 Resolution 20-49 Approve the Sale of Fermented Malt Beverages in Menominee Park by Parks Department Staff Mayor Palmeri asked for an explanation. Jenny McCollian, Parks & Revenue Facility Manager, explained beer gardens would help create revenue and get individuals to utilize what the park had to offer. She stated there would be music, food trucks, lawn games and the event would be family friendly. Mayor Palmeri questioned how often the beer gardens would be held. Ms. McCollian stated the plan for 2020 was once a month running June through September. Mayor Palmeri questioned if the beer gardens was only for the current year. Ms. McCollian stated if the beer gardens were successful, to continue them in going forward. Mayor Palmeri questioned where the money from the beer gardens would go. Ms. McCollian stated the funds would go into future events in the parks. Council Member Krause questioned where the alcohol would be served and who would be serving the alcohol. Ms. McCollian explained the alcohol would be served in the Kiwanis Shelter by staff that were licensed bartenders. She stated the entertainment and food trucks would be set up between the Kiwanis Shelter and the amusement park area. She explained individuals would be able to utilize the train, rides and lawn games. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – JANUARY 28, 2020 4 Council Member Mugerauer stated his support and felt that it would bring people into the parks for many different reasons. Mayor Palmeri questioned if alcohol was sold at Food Truck Fridays in South Park. Ms. McCollian stated yes. Council Member Poeschl questioned if Menominee Park was the only location being looked at to hold these events. He asked for an explanation of the amusement center in the park. He stated he received an email that had concerns about the city being competitive with alcohol sale in the parks. Ms. McCollian stated at the current time, the beer gardens would only be held at Menominee Park, on the second Wednesday of the month. She explained the staff had strategized on new plans for the amusement center area to bring people into the park. Ray Maurer, Director of Parks, stated he and staff had the same concern when the city started the Tuesday Night Concert Series and there had been no complaints received from local businesses in the downtown area since that concert series started. Council Member Poeschl stated it would encourage more citizens to utilize the parks. Mayor Palmeri questioned if there had been concern if the city had served alcohol and then citizens used the park equipment. Ms. Lorenson stated the city had waivers for liability on the water rides which had to be signed before use. She stated she hoped staff would step in and address any concerns regarding safety. Mr. Maurer stated staff had worked with the City Attorney’s office on the liability waivers and a parent signature was mandatory for a minor. He explained anyone could drink alcohol in the park and staff had been trained to be aware of situations that would arise. Mayor Palmeri stated her concerns about the sale of alcohol as an incentive to get people in the park. She expressed her appreciation for the creative approach to utilize the parks. Council Member Miller questioned whether the proposal would be similar to the Leach Amphitheater events. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – JANUARY 28, 2020 5 Ms. McCollian explained the plan was to have smaller bands so people could converse with the option to purchase alcohol or bring in their own. Council Member Poeschl questioned if people could walk around with their beer or if they would be restricted to a designated area. Mr. Maurer stated they could buy beer at the concession or bring their own and would be able to walk around the park, as they could currently. Council Member Krause stated his concern that alcohol would be carried into the zoo. Ms. McCollian stated the zoo and lake fly café hours would remain the same and be closed at 7:00 p.m. Resolution 20-50 Approve Combination “Class B” License, Agent Change for Combination “Class A”, Special Class “B” Licenses & Operator Licenses Resolution 20-49 was pulled for a separate vote. MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTION 20-49 (Allison-Aasby; second, Mugerauer) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Miller, Allison-Aasby, Mugerauer, Krause, Poeschl, Mayor Palmeri Resolution 20-49 Approve the Sale of Fermented Malt Beverages in Menominee Park by Parks Department Staff MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Poeschl) CARRIED: Ayes (5) Miller, Allison-Aasby, Mugerauer, Krause, Poeschl; Noes (1) Mayor Palmeri ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance 20-51 Approve Parking Regulations on 3rd Avenue & MacArthur Road (Traffic & Parking Advisory Board Recommends Approval) MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Allison-Aasby) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Miller, Allison-Aasby, Mugerauer, Krause, Poeschl, Mayor Palmeri PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – JANUARY 28, 2020 6 Ordinance 20-52 Approve Zone Change from Suburban Mixed Use District (SMU) to Suburban Mixed Use District with a Planned Development Overlay (SMU-PD) at 2116 Jackson Street and 313 Allen Avenue (Tentatively 2120 Jackson Street) MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Allison-Aasby) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Miller, Allison-Aasby, Mugerauer, Krause, Poeschl, Mayor Palmeri Ordinance 20-53 Approve Zone Change from Single-Family 2 District (SR-2) to Corporate Business Park District – Planned Development (CBP-PD) for Property Located at the North 1600 Block of Oshkosh Avenue MOTION: ADOPT (Allison-Aasby; second, Mugerauer) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Miller, Allison-Aasby, Mugerauer, Krause, Poeschl, Mayor Palmeri Mayor Palmeri asked for a summary of the ordinance. Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager, explained these were two parcels east of Casey’s on Oshkosh Avenue. He stated the parcels were previously single family homes that were purchased and ready to be developed and zoned similar to surrounding properties. Ordinance 20-54 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 the 700 Block of South Main Street (Plan Commission Approved) FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Mayor Palmeri asked for an explanation of the ordinance. Mr. Davis stated that the Redevelopment Authority (RDA) had solicited proposals for the property and received four with one pending. He explained they would set the ground work for the plan development and respond to any proposed site plan. He stated development would need approval from the following before going through: RDA, Plan Commission, and Council. Mayor Palmeri questioned the flexibility of a planned development. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – JANUARY 28, 2020 7 Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager, stated a plan development gave the City the ability to grant base standard modifications or waivers from certain zone requirements. He explained through the negotiation process the applicant could request relief from the zoning requirement or chose to provide additional landscaping. He stated that brought some flexibility to the site and unique developments to take place. Ordinance 20-55 Approve Request to Attach to the City from Town of Nekimi/ Williams Voluntary Attachment; 3403 Oregon Street FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Resolution 20-56 Approve Specific Implementation Plan for a Commercial Development at 2116 Jackson Street & 313 Allen Avenue (Plan Commission Approved) MOTION: ADOPT (Allison-Aasby; second, Mugerauer) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Miller, Allison-Aasby, Mugerauer, Krause, Poeschl, Mayor Palmeri Resolution 20-57 Approve Specific Implementation Plan for Office & Retail Development Located at the North 1600 Block of Oshkosh Avenue MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Poeschl) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Miller, Allison-Aasby, Mugerauer, Krause, Poeschl, Mayor Palmeri COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Palmeri reminded Council there would be a workshop to review the Draft Sawdust District Plan on Tuesday, February 11th at 5:00 p.m. She questioned if the workshop had been open to the public. Mr. Rohloff stated all workshops were open to the public. He also stated city staff had given a presentation on the Public Safety Facility Feasibility Study the day prior. He explained to Council he felt it would be important to see the study while they had been getting ready to discuss the financial piece. He questioned when the Council would like to see the study presentation. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – JANUARY 28, 2020 8 Council Member Mugerauer stated he did not need to see the study before he gave a recommendation and agreed keeping them close together would be beneficial. Mr. Rohloff stated he believed that the FGM report would be available the following week, to give Council time to review. He indicated it was comparable to the City Hall study with a modest approach. Council had agreed to push them both back and have a workshop. Council Member Mugerauer thanked the members that volunteered on the Special Assessment Committee. He explained there were many types of property owners, such as: residential, commercial, and manufacturing. He stated those individuals brought multiple points of view to the table, listened and engaged with each other. He thanked city staff for their assistance as they had been extremely responsive to requests and their involvement and knowledge had been helpful in moving the process along. He stated after five months of work the Ad-Hoc committee recommended to Council that they institute a transportation utility that would be would be simple and helpful. He explained they recognized the different types of properties with different impacts on our transportation system. He explained they recommended a flat $8 fee to single and two family residential developed parcels and $50 to all other developed parcels. He explained it would cover all city sidewalks, aprons, tree construction and all laterals. He stated city staff had work to do yet to be able to fully recommend and time to determine any obstacles to overcome. Mayor Palmeri questioned if there was a document to share with the public to receive input. Council Member Mugerauer stated any board or commission could recommend to Council for further action or improvement of any process. He stated they could direct city staff to put together a full policy packet, if needed. Council Member Allison-Aasby appreciated the update and was in favor of the Council to meet and fully understand before presenting to the public. Mr. Rohloff thanked the committee for their work. He encouraged Council to read Attorney Lorenson’s November 22, 2019 memo regarding the topic. CITIZEN STATEMENTS TO COUNCIL There was no citizen statements to Council. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – JANUARY 28, 2020 9 COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS Mayor Palmeri stated there were vacancies on Boards and Commissions and indicated that information could be viewed on the city’s website. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS Mr. Rohloff stated the Public Safety Building Facility workshop would be held on February 25th. He stated city staff had worked on an anti-vaping ordinance and would be on the next Council agenda. He indicated he had been waiting for information on the closing date for the Oshkosh Avenue Bridge. He gave an update on the crash scanning equipment for the Oshkosh Police Department. He mentioned that the Sawdust District Plan open house would be on January 29, 2020 at 5 p.m. in room 404. He stated the Strategic Planning Session for Council and Department heads would be on January 29, 2020 at Oshkosh Corporation Global Headquarters Advancement Center at 8 a.m. with a light breakfast. He gave a summary on the 4th Quarter 2019 Strategic Plan Report and indicated that 80 percent of the goals were on track at the halfway point and about 1/6 had been completed. Kortney Jenks, Human Resources Generalist, stated objective 2.1 had been completed and that objective 5.4 and 5.5 were areas of disruption at the half way point of the strategic plan. Mayor Palmeri questioned where the summary could be found and if there would be hard copies available for the meeting the following day. Ms. Jenks stated the summary would be emailed to Council once the email system was back up and running from the virus. She indicated hard copies would be available for the January 29th meeting. She explained at a future Council meeting she would show the website, the public dashboard to give an overview of how it looked along with the Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Mayor Palmeri stated a packet had been distributed and there would be an emergency meeting for East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission regarding Outagamie County’s desire to remove themselves from the Regional Plan Commission and their County Board would vote on the topic. Mr. Rohloff indicated the Director of Public Works had an update on the Oshkosh Avenue Bridge. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – JANUARY 28, 2020 10 James Rabe, Director of Public Works explained there was a DOT pre-construction meeting for the Oshkosh Avenue Bridge scheduled for the following day. He stated they hoped to have more information by the week of February 10th. He explained construction could happen by late February. Council Member Mugerauer questioned the end date of the project and if a resolution to close the bridge would be on the next Council agenda. Mr. Rabe stated the completion date contract was different than a time of construction contract so there was no need for a resolution due to the city owned the street. Mr. Rohloff stated Director of Transportation Collins had worked on signage to make citizens aware of the closure. Mayor Palmeri questioned whether Goggle Maps would be updated for the closure. Mr. Rabe stated he was not aware of how Google Maps would handle the closure. MOTION: ADJOURN (Mugerauer; second, Allison-Aasby) CARRIED: VOICE VOTE The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m. PAMELA R. UBRIG CITY CLERK