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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN NOVEMBER 9, 2021 REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Mayor Palmeri presided. PRESENT: Council Members Michael Ford, Matt Mugerauer, Courtney Hansen, Aaron Wojciechowski, Lynnsey Erickson and Mayor Lori Palmeri NOTE: Council Member Bill Miller arrived at 6:51 p.m. ALSO PRESENT: Mark Rohloff, City Manager; Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk; Lynn Lorenson, City Attorney, and Russ Van Gompel, Director of Finance Council Member Ford read the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Ford. PROCLAMATION Mayor Palmeri proclaimed November 2021 as Native American Heritage Month. David Grignon, representative of the Menominee Tribe, thanked the City on behalf of all tribes throughout Wisconsin for the proclamation. CITIZEN STATEMENTS There were no citizen statements to Council. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS Resolution 21-555 Approve Historic Signage for Chief Oshkosh Monument in Menominee Park (Landmarks Commission & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Recommend Approval) Sister MaryJo Selinsky, 2280 Patriot Lane, asked Council to support the updated signage. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – NOVEMBER 9, 2021 2 Keith Wolf, 2314 Wisconsin Street, shared the history about the Menominee Tribe and requested Council’s support. Elizabeth Lee, 3554 Bambi Lane, stated her support of the updated signage regarding the history of the Menominee Tribe and Chief Oshkosh. David Grignon, W2255 Joe Summers Road, Keshena, Menominee Tribe, provided history about Chief Oshkosh to Council and stated his support for the updated plaques. Aaron Sherer, 1720 Cliffview Drive, Executive Director, Paine Art Center and Gardens, expressed his support of the updated information on the plaques in front of Chief Oshkosh. Guy Reiter, P.O. Box 1522, Keshena, (virtual) shared his support of the information and urged Council to support the resolution. Arnold Chevalies, P.O. Box 1013, Keshena, stated his support for the updated plaques and expressed his gratitude for the consideration. Jennifer Considine, 300 Dale Avenue, thanked the Menominee Tribe for providing accurate information and encouraged citizens to learn more about Chief Oshkosh. Shirley Brabender Mattox, 1313 Jackson Street, expressed her hope for healing of the Menominee Tribe and stated her support for the proposed plaques. Mayor Palmeri asked that Resolution 21-555 be moved before consent agenda for Council action. MOTION: RE-ORDER AGENDA TO TAKE ACTION ON RESOLUTION 21-555 (Palmeri; second, Mugerauer) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri Resolution 21-555 Approve Historic Signage for Chief Oshkosh Monument in Menominee Park (Landmarks Commission & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Recommend Approval) MOTION: ADOPT (Wojciechowski; second, Erickson) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri Council Member Erickson thanked the individuals who spoke and expressed her support of the Menominee Tribe contributions to the City. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – NOVEMBER 9, 2021 3 Council Member Ford stated his support for the signage and expressed his appreciation for all the individuals who worked on the project. Mayor Palmeri expressed her gratitude for the time and effort the Menominee Tribe along with various individuals who worked on the project. She stated her support for the resolution. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Report of Bills by the Finance Director. Receipt & Filing of Revised Oshkosh Public Library Minutes from September 30, 2021. Receipt & Filing of the Common Council Minutes from October 26, 2021 & November 3, 2021 Resolution 21-538 Approve Cash & Investment Report for September 2021 Resolution 21-539 Approve Specific Implementation Plan Amendment for a Patio Addition at 1844 Oshkosh Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) Resolution 21-540 Award Bid to Cardinal Construction Co. Inc. for Downtown Transit Center Facility Improvements for GO Transit ($1,130,376.00) Resolution 21-541 Approve Waiver of Purchasing Requirements for Officer Training Simulator for Police Department Resolution 21-542 Approve Agreement with Oshkosh City Cab Co. for Paratransit Services for GO Transit (2022: $1,463,470.00; 2023: $1,514,789.00; 2024: $1,514,789.00) Resolution 21-543 Approve Agreement with Kobussen Buses LTD for Intercity Bus Services for GO Transit (2022: $190,200.00; 2023: $194,100.00; 2024: $198,600.00) Resolution 21-544 Approve Purchase of Rectangular Rapidly Flashing Beacons (RRFB) from TAPCO for the S. Koeller & W. 9th Avenue Roundabout Crosswalks ($44,076.80) PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – NOVEMBER 9, 2021 4 Resolution 21-545 Approve Purchase of 2022 Vehicles to Ewald Automotive Group for Various Departments ($165,408.00) Resolution 21-546 Approve Agreement with Foust Excavating, Inc. for 2021/2022 Sidewalk Snow & Ice Removal Resolution 21-547 Approve Appointments to Committee on Aging & Plan Commission Resolution 21-548 Approve Combination “Class B” License, Combination “Class A” License, Agent Change for Combination “Class B” License, Special Class “B” License & Operator Licenses MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA (Erickson; second, Ford) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance 21-549 Approve Zone Change from Institutional District (I) to Single Family Residential – 5 (SR-5) for Property Located at 330-338 North Eagle Street (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 21-550 Reverse the Direction of Traffic Flow on the One Way Pair of Central Street & Kentucky Street from West Nevada Avenue to West New York Avenue (Staff Recommends to Waive the Rules & Adopt on First Reading) MOTION: SUSPEND RULES (Mugerauer; second, Wojciechowski) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri MOTION: ADOPT (Ford; second, Erickson) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri Ordinance 21-551 Amend Chapter 8 to Eliminate Auctioneers & Direct Solicitation License Requirements & to Revise Regulations Pertaining to Persons Directly Soliciting within the City of Oshkosh PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – NOVEMBER 9, 2021 5 MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Erickson) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri Resolution 21-552 Amend the City of Oshkosh Fee Schedule Pertaining to Parking Permit Fees for City Owned Lots MOTION: ADOPT (Ford; second, Erickson) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri Council Member Ford asked when the last time the rates were modified. Jim Collins, Director of Transportation, confirmed the rates had not been modified since 1984. Resolution 21-553 Approve Development Agreement with Northpointe Development Corporation for Redevelopment of Smith School MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Erickson) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri Council Member Wojciechowski asked when the project was completed who would manage the tenant application process. Tim Hess, Invista Analytics, explained a qualified Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) property management firm would handle the application process. Council Member Wojciechowski asked if the company had been approved. Mr. Hess stated a company had been approved. Council Member Wojciechowski questioned if there was an application fee and background check for potential tenants. He expressed those barriers had been an issue with affordable housing. Mr. Hess explained he did not have that information to provide to Council. Resolution 21-554 Approve One Year Agreement with Greater Oshkosh Healthy Neighborhoods Incorporated (GO-HNI) PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – NOVEMBER 9, 2021 6 MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Erickson) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri Council Member Miller arrived at 6:51 p.m. Mayor Palmeri asked for a summary of the proposed contract. Kelly Nieforth, Director of Community Development, explained typically the City entered into a 3 year contract with GO-HNI however the organization was adjusting/reviewing their strategic plan based on market conditions. She stated the organization would look at other funding sources and sustainability models. She mentioned GO-HNI would like to have a workshop with Council to discuss ideas in the future and stated a 3 year contract would be possible once the organization’s updated strategic plan was in place. Mayor Palmeri asked if the ONE Oshkosh Our Neighborhood Engage Strategic Plan was updated. Ms. Nieforth stated the document was updated and Council had approved the 2021-2024 plan in March 2021. Mayor Palmeri questioned if the ONE Oshkosh plan matched with the potential plan for GO-HNI. Ms. Nieforth stated the ONE Oshkosh plan did aligned with the City’s goals. Mayor Palmeri questioned if the agreement removed the requirement for GO-HNI to acquire real estate and rehab. Ms. Nieforth confirmed that was correct. Tom Fojtik, 2460 Abbey Avenue, Oshkosh Healthy Neighborhoods, Executive Director, explained GO HNI valued the relationship with the City and the one year agreement allowed time to review the strategic plan. Deputy Mayor Mugerauer praised GO HNI for reviewing the strategic plan and making changes as needed. Resolution 21-556 Approve Gulf War Memorial Monument at South Park War Memorial Area (Advisory Park Board Recommends Approval) PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – NOVEMBER 9, 2021 7 MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Wojciechowski) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri Council Member Ford thanked the Vietnam Veterans of America for the donation of the memorial. Resolution 21-557 Approve 2022 Business Improvement District Operating Plan & Budget ($140,610.00) MOTION: ADOPT (Erickson; second, Miller) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri Resolution 21-558 Adopt the 2022 Annual Operating Budget & Establish the Property Tax Levy for the City of Oshkosh MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Ford) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri Deputy Mayor Mugerauer thanked staff for leading Council through the budget process and stated his support. He shared his support for the City’s self-funded health insurance and cost of living increases. Council Member Ford expressed the budget was the most important decision Council made and he described the highlights that kept the levy at a reasonable goal, kept the overall debt lower and improved the presentation of the budget. He mentioned Council did not fund the fire department request for an Assistant Battalion Chief and Diversity Equity and Inclusion Coordinator position which were both needed in the future. Council Member Miller thanked staff for their commitment and Council for invested time with the budget. Mayor Palmeri expressed her gratitude for the work involved with the budget. She suggested to include symbols that related to equity and/or an environmentally friendly component related to climate mitigation in the 2023 budget. Resolution 21-559 Approve Financing for the 2022 Capital Improvement Projects PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – NOVEMBER 9, 2021 8 MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Hansen) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Palmeri asked about the City Manager’s review. Deputy Mayor Mugerauer explained the closed session was scheduled on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 after the regularly scheduled Council meeting to discuss the City Manager’s review. Mayor Palmeri stated the facilities budget workshop was scheduled for Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Mr. Rohloff explained that staff had provided information on the potential uses of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. He stated staff had divided the allocation as recommended by Council to 75% infrastructure and 25% non-infrastructure. He suggested to reserve a portion of the funds for future purposes and stated staff provided general descriptions for each funding category. He explained that $3 million of the $20 million would be allocated within the next 12 months. He stated some of the needs would need to be addressed regardless of the funding source and explained future projected funding would have a shortfall. Council Member Ford asked if each item would be voted on. Mr. Rohloff confirmed that was correct. Council Member Ford questioned if Winnebago County would assist with the purchase of the police radios. Mr. Rohloff explained the county would not be assisting at this time. Mr. Rohloff mentioned the City would work with COTS and other homeless initiatives, over a million dollars in funds would be set aside for housing. He explained staff would review if the State would have a program assistance. He stated Council could reorganize the items if needed. Mayor Palmeri asked if any items were included in the capital improvement plan (CIP). Mr. Rohloff stated there were projects currently considered in the CIP. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – NOVEMBER 9, 2021 9 Mr. Van Gompel explained items were identified within the CIP that did not have a funding source and he requested to approve levy shortfall projects identified within the handout be funded by ARPA funds. He recommended to approve the information/ technology and security projects soon. Mayor Palmeri asked that future project considerations be identified under the levy shortfall on the provided document. Mr. Van Gompel explained that some items had multiple year purchases and the items listed would be considered in the future. Mayor Palmeri asked about the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) modifications needed. Mr. Van Gompel explained the information was incorporated into the CIP that was financed. Deputy Mayor Mugerauer thanked staff for the options for possible funding and explained that the projects were necessary to support the services within the community. He expressed his support to repay the Community Foundation loan that would allow that organization to provide other opportunities within the community. Mayor Palmeri expressed that the $900,000.00 repayment would allow the foundation to provide basic need grants to the community. Council Member Miller supported the repayment to the Community Foundation. Mayor Palmeri suggested to identify the source of the applications within the document. Mr. Rohloff explained most of the infrastructure items came from staff and the other recommendations came from outside sources. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS Report of Council Liaison for Boards & Commissions Mayor Palmeri Advisory Park Board  One year contract with the Oshkosh Area School District regarding Pollack Water Park PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – NOVEMBER 9, 2021 10 Council Member Wojciechowski Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee  Pushed meeting back 1 week to allow for the facilitator Alonzo Kelly to participate in strategic planning discussion. Mayor Palmeri stated there were various open seats for Boards and Commissions, she explained the application could include more than one area of interest. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS Mr. Rohloff explained the third quarter general fund revenue / expense reports along with the updated outstanding issues were provided to Council. Mayor Palmeri asked what the timeline was for Council to review the special assessment transportation utility fee. Mr. Rohloff stated the next step would be to authorize RA Smith to review the current utilities and he explained the concern of the Chamber was the transition from assessment to fees. Mayor Palmeri questioned the timeline of the next step. Mr. Rohloff explained around 3 months. Mr. Van Gompel stated RA Smith would come back to present phase 2 and start to review the utility information. Mr. Rohloff explained our COVID-19 numbers were still up and the county hosted walk- in Wednesday at the expo center as well as Tuesday mornings at the library for vaccinations. Mayor Palmeri mentioned individuals could request a free at home COVID test from the Department of Health Services. MOTION: ADJOURN (Mugerauer; second, Miller) CARRIED: VOICE VOTE The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m. PAMELA R. UBRIG CITY CLERK