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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers,
City Hall
Mayor Palmeri presided.
PRESENT: Council Members Deb Allison-Aasby, Jake Krause, Matt Mugerauer,
Lynnsey Erickson, Bob Poeschl, Michael Ford and Mayor Lori Palmeri
ALSO PRESENT: Mark Rohloff, City Manager; Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk; and Lynn
Lorenson, City Attorney
MOTION: THE COUNCIL MAY CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
PURSUANT TO SECTION 19.85(1)(E) AND SECTION 19.85(1)(G) OF
THE WISCONSIN STATE STATUTES TO CONFER WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL WHO WILL RENDER ADVICE CONCERNING
NEGOTIATION STRATEGY TO BE ADOPTED IN RELATION TO
CERTAIN CLAIMS PERTAINING TO THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OSHKOSH AND FOX
VALLEY PRO BASKETBALL, INC. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1212 SOUTH MAIN STREET IN THE CITY OF OSHKOSH. (Krause;
second, Mugerauer)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Poeschl, Ford
and Mayor Palmeri
MOTION: ADJOURN (Mugerauer, second, Allison-Aasby)
CARRIED: VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 5:01 p.m.
PAMELA R. UBRIG
CITY CLERK
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers,
City Hall
Mayor Palmeri presided.
PRESENT: Council Members Deb Allison-Aasby, Jake Krause, Matt Mugerauer,
Lynnsey Erickson, Bob Poeschl, Michael Ford and Mayor Lori Palmeri
ALSO PRESENT: Mark Rohloff, City Manager; Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk; and Lynn
Lorenson, City Attorney
Council Member Allison-Aasby read the Invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Allison-Aasby.
PRESENTATION
Jason White, Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation (GO EDC), shared a
mid-year report on their impact throughout the community.
Council Member Mugerauer thanked the organization for their continued support in the
community.
Mayor Palmeri asked if volunteers who assisted with transportation would receive
mileage reimbursement.
Mr. White explained yes, volunteers would receive .58 per mile that would be paid by the
user, through the GO EDC or a third party that funded the source.
Mayor Palmeri asked how potential volunteers would apply.
Mr. White stated that individuals would contact Tricia Rathermel, Director of Economic
Development at tricia.rathermel@greateroshkosh.com.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
Resolution 20-392 Approve Installation of New Sidewalk: West Waukau Avenue, south
side, from Bellfield Drive to South Washburn Street
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Mayor Palmeri stated Council had received an email in support of the sidewalk installation
West Waukau Avenue.
Robert Heisler, 5869 E. Island Drive, Butte Des Morts, expressed his concern with the
installation of sidewalk on Waukau.
Luke Bergstrom, 320 Ninth Street, Neenah, stated he had spoken with staff regarding the
sidewalk and staff could not confirm the timeline of the entire project. He expressed his
opposition of the sidewalk installation.
Jeffrey Darrel Vincent, 3100-A Elk Ridge Drive, explained that he and other residents
within the subdivision were opposed to the installation of sidewalks along the south side
of the road. He stated the project would financially impact senior citizens who were on
fixed incomes.
CITIZEN STATEMENTS
There were no citizen statements to Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
Report of Bills by the Finance Director
Receipt & Filing of Oshkosh Public Library Board Minutes from July 30, 2020
Resolution 20-381 Award Bid to LF George for a Trailered Air Compressor for the Street
Division ($21,423.83)
Resolution 20-382 Award Bid to Mission Support Services, LLC for Window
Replacements for Seniors Center South ($23,025.00)
Resolution 20-383 Award Bid to Expert Automotive Services for Three Year Agreement
(2020-2023) Towing/Wrecker Services for Police Department (Award
based on 2020-2023 unit price rates)
Resolution 20-384 Award Bid for Public Works Contract No. 20-11 Sanitary Manhole
Rehabilitation / Inflow/ Infiltration Reduction Program to Vinton
Construction Company ($391,853.71)
Resolution 20-385 Award Bid for Public Works Contract No. 20-15 Storm Sewer Laterals
– Various Locations to Wood Sewer & Excavating, Inc. ($305,487.50)
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Resolution 20-386 Reassign Polling Site for District 9
Resolution 20-387 Approve Appointments to the following: Bicycle & Pedestrian
Advisory Committee Library Board
Resolution 20-388 Approve Class “C” Wine License, Special “Class B” Licenses &
Operator Licenses
MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA (Allison-Aasby; second, Krause)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Poeschl, Ford
and Mayor Palmeri
ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance 20-389 Approve Zone Change from Suburban Mixed Used District to
Suburban Mixed Used District with a Planned Development Overlay
for Property Located at 2755 Algoma Boulevard (Plan Commission
Recommends Approval)
MOTION: ADOPT (Ford; second, Poeschl)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Poeschl, Ford
and Mayor Palmeri
Resolution 20-390 Approve General Development Plan & Specific Implementation Plan
for Commercial & Storage Use for Property Located at 2755 Algoma
Boulevard (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)
MOTION: ADOPT (Erickson; second, Allison-Aasby)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Poeschl, Ford
and Mayor Palmeri
Council Member Ford explained the City held multiple workshops and worked with the
developer to complete the plan for the project.
Resolution 20-391 Approve Special Event – Oshkosh Parks Department to utilize
Menominee Park for the Truck or Treat event / October 17, 2020
MOTION: ADOPT (Allison-Aasby; second, Krause)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Poeschl, Ford
and Mayor Palmeri
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Mayor Palmeri asked for a description of the event.
Jennifer McCollian, Parks Revenue and Facility Manager, stated the event would be a drive
through trick or treat event in Menominee Park and explained that businesses or
organization would have an opportunity to host a decorated booth and city trucks would
be displayed between the booths. She explained tickets would be provided to ensure social
distancing.
Mayor Palmeri asked about the cost per ticket.
Ms. McCollian stated the cost would be $10.00 per car which would be purchased online
for a specific time to participate.
Mayor Palmeri asked if there would be a fee associated for vendors.
Ms. McCollian stated there was no charge for the vendors and explained vendors would
supply candy or items to distribute to participants.
Council Member Mugerauer stated his appreciation for the concept and provided
experience for the community.
Resolution 20-392 Approve Installation of New Sidewalk: West Waukau Avenue, south
side, from Bellfield Drive to South Washburn Street
MOTION: ADOPT (Allison-Aasby; second, Erickson)
LOST: Noes (7) Allison-Aasby, Krause, Mugerauer, Erickson, Poeschl, Ford
and Mayor Palmeri
Mayor Palmeri asked for information regarding the timeline of the sidewalk plan.
James Rabe, Director of Public Works, explained supplemental information was provided
in the Council packet that included cost breakdown by property, map of potential
connected sidewalk and projected costs for the improvements. He stated the capital
improvement program had allocated $70,000 per year for sidewalks that would extend the
project for a longer length of time.
Council Member Ford asked what the impact would be if Council denied the project.
Mr. Rabe stated there would be no immediate impact to the plan developments.
Council Member Mugerauer thanked staff for the additional information and stated the
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total cost for the completed plan was $2.5 million. He expressed that he would not support
the installation.
Deputy Mayor Krause explained he would not support the installation of sidewalk
without a clear timeline of when the project would be completed.
Mayor Palmeri questioned what the capital improvement program funds would be used
for if they were not used for this project.
Mr. Rabe explained that Council could choose a different project to be funded. He thanked
staff for their work and stated that staff could begin putting together a different plan for
sidewalks.
Council Member Ford expressed his concerns with the timing of the project and the impact
on the surrounding businesses and property owners. He stated he would not support the
sidewalk installation in the area.
Mayor Palmeri explained she would not support the sidewalk installation.
Council Member Erickson questioned the cost to move the sidewalk project to the north
side of the street.
Mr. Rabe stated the cost analysis was provided to Council and the amount of bus riders
were low in the area. He explained the cost to change the project to the north side of the
street would be about the same regarding timeframe, the only change would be the cost to
property owners.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Rohloff reminded Council of the affordable housing workshop on September 22, 2021
at 5:00 pm in room 404 regarding the 2021 levy target discussion and the consultant would
be in attendance.
Russ Van Gompel, Director of Finance, explained the fund base budget assumptions
included wage increases, potential increases for negotiation, increases for health and
dental insurance. He asked for direction from Council on the levy consideration.
Mayor Palmeri asked if the City would be reassessed within the next year.
Mr. Van Gompel stated the reassessment would not happen during the 2020-2021 year.
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Mr. Rohloff explained the City would reassess by 2023.
Council Member Ford asked if the increase had generally been around 4% each year.
Mr. Rohloff confirmed.
Council Member Ford suggested the increase stay under 4%.
Mayor Palmeri expressed her interest in an increase between 3% and 4%.
Mr. Rohloff stated staff would consider the information and return to Council with an
updated balanced budget.
Council Member Allison-Aasby asked if there was anything new to be reviewed for the
budget.
Mr. Rohloff explained there was no new items and Council had the authority to make
recommendations.
Deputy Mayor Krause stated his support for up to a 4% increase.
Council Member Poeschl expressed that he would agree with a 3% to 4% increase.
Council Member Erickson agreed with up to 4% increase.
Council Member Allison-Aasby stated she was interested in the collective bargaining
process before a decision was made and asked to see more information.
Mayor Palmeri explained the City had been lower per capita on the public safety than peer
communities.
Council Member Allison-Aasby stated the City did contribute to stakeholders within the
community.
Mr. Rohloff thanked Council for the provided insight and explained staff would provide
further information.
Mr. Van Gompel expressed 85% of the City cost were related to staffing.
Council Member Erickson asked if the workshop would be separate, not during the
Council meeting.
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Mr. Rohloff explained the presentation would be at the workshop prior to the Council
meeting.
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
Report of Council Liaison for Boards & Commissions
Council Member Poeschl
Grand Opera House Foundation Board
Shows will reopen in various capacities
New signage on the exterior of the Grand
Mayor Palmeri asked if the haunted Grand was scheduled.
Council Member Poeschl stated he did not know.
CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
Mr. Rohloff informed Council of the professional services agreement for West 9th Avenue
reconstruction storm water services with Brown & Caldwell ($38,536.00), the purchase of
air & surface purification systems for GO Transit using Cares Act Funding ($45,939.02)
and a professional services agreement for the feasibility study for the reconstruction of Red
Arrow Park parking lot with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. ($38,455.00).
Mr. Rohloff stated he spoke with the representative for the Department of Corrections and
a virtual meeting with Council, Triniteam and the residents would be scheduled in the
near future. He asked Council for their feedback.
Mayor Palmeri asked if the City would host the meeting at a larger venue for social
distancing.
Mr. Rohloff stated yes. He explained he would communicate with Council on a date and
time that would work for all parties.
Mayor Palmeri asked if the Department of Corrections would address overarching issues,
not just the locations of the transitional housing.
Mr. Rohloff stated the agenda for the meeting would include the process to identify
potential locations.
Council Member Mugerauer stated an in-person meeting would be instrumental.
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Mr. Rohloff stated he would request Triniteam be present instead of virtual.
Mr. Rohloff explained the state mask ordinance was set to expire on September 28, 2020,
at the upcoming Council meeting on September 22, 2020 the agenda would include the
City’s mask ordinance in case the Governor’s orders would not be extended.
Mayor Palmeri suggested Council to hold a special meeting due to the timing.
Mr. Rohloff explained there could be a special meeting, the issue would be the
publication of the ordinance.
Mr. Rohloff communicated the meeting would held at the Oshkosh Convention Center.
Council Member Erickson asked if both the workshop and the meeting would be held
at the Oshkosh Convention Center.
Mr. Rohloff confirmed both meetings would be moved.
Mayor Palmeri asked if the information provided regarding the enforcement of various
entities was reviewed.
Ms. Lorenson explained the Governor’s order did specify the entities within the
mandate.
Mayor Palmeri suggested to have the Chief of Police and the Fire Chief speak about the
current compliance of citizens.
Mr. Rohloff stated the participation rate had been higher than anticipated.
Council Member Allison-Aasby questioned if the County would issue a mask mandate,
she requested more data on hospitalization rates.
Mr. Rohloff invited Council to the Fire Department training tower ribbon cutting on
September 12, 2020 at 221 North Sawyer Street at 10:00 a.m.
Mr. Rohloff explained the Council portrait was scheduled on October 13, 2020 at 5:00
p.m.
Council Member Allison-Aasby stated she would not be able to attend the ribbon
cutting ceremony, she expressed her support.
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Mike Stanley, Fire Chief, stated the numbers had steadily increased and explained the
increase in cases could be due to the holiday weekend.
Mayor Palmeri asked if there was specific data for the local area regarding the positive
cases.
Chief Stanley stated the data was available and the positive rate varied based on the
number of tests available.
Mayor Palmeri provided the COVID-19 hotline number 920-232-3026 for citizens who
need more information. She asked if the City had received calls regarding the process.
Chief Stanley explained they had not received calls and if they did instructions would
be to contact the Winnebago County Health Department.
Council Member Allison-Aasby questioned where the funds had been spent.
Chief Stanley explained the tests availability was the problem not the funds.
Mayor Palmeri mentioned the free testing at the Sunnyview Expo Center.
Chief Stanley stated he would get the answer on where the funds were spent.
Mayor Palmeri asked about the sewer sampling.
James Rabe, Director of Public Works, explained the City had been selected to
participate in the study and staff was waiting for further instruction to collect and would
send the samples to the state lab of hygiene.
MOTION: ADJOURN (Mugerauer; second, Allison-Aasby)
CARRIED: VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
PAMELA R. UBRIG
CITY CLERK