HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesPROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
MARCH 22, 2022
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers,
City Hall.
Mayor Palmeri presided.
PRESENT: Council Members Courtney Hansen, Bill Miller, Aaron Wojciechowski,
Lynnsey Erickson, Matt Mugerauer and Mayor Lori Palmeri
ALSO PRESENT: Mark Rohloff, City Manager; Jessi Balcom, City Clerk; Lynn Lorenson,
City Attorney, and Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager
EXCUSED: Council Member Ford
INTRODUCTION OF STAFF
Mr. Lyons introduced and explained the experience of Jeffrey Witte, Principal Planner,
who would assist the City with the housing programs.
CITIZEN STATEMENTS
There were no citizen statements to Council.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Report of Bills by the Finance Director.
Receipt & Filing of the Common Council Minutes from March 8, 2022.
Approval of Cash Report through December 31, 2021.
Receipt of Claim filed with the City’s Insurance Company:
A) Whitney Boose for alleged damages to her vehicle from a city vehicle
B) Brenda Pluchinsky for alleged damages to her mailbox from a snowplow
Resolution 22-112 Disallowance of Claim by Robert Wilcox.
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Resolution 22-113 Declare End to Emergency for the City Of Oshkosh in Response to the
Covid-19 Coronavirus.
Resolution 22-114 Award Bid Public Works Contract No. 22-20 to Wood Sewer &
Excavating for Storm Sewer Laterals / Various Locations ($445,364.40).
Resolution 22-115 Approve CIP Amendment & Award Bid for Public Works Contract
No. 22-13 to PTS Contractors, Inc. for Witzel Avenue Sanitary Sewer
Construction ($938,660.00).
Resolution 22-116 Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with
Strand Associates, Inc. for Construction-Related Services for Witzel
Avenue Utility & Pedestrian Improvements ($105,000.00).
Resolution 22-117 Award Bid to ServiceMaster Building Maintenance for Cleaning
Services for Transportation Department ($107,460.00 for a 3 year
contract).
Resolution 22-118 Award Bid to Northern Electric Inc. for Installation of Emergency
Generator for the Oshkosh Grand Opera House ($86,191.00).
Resolution 22-119 Approve Amendment with LifeQuest Services for EMS Billing &
Collection Services Agreement for the Oshkosh Fire Department 2022-
2025).
Resolution 22-120 Approve Lease Extension with Fraternal Order of Eagles/Williams G.
Spanbauer Field Concession Operations (Advisory Park Board
Recommends Approval).
Resolution 22-121 Approve Special Event – UW Oshkosh LGBTQ+ Resource Center to
utilize City Streets for the LGBTQ+ Ally March / April 12, 2022.
Resolution 22-122 Approve Special Event – Paine Art Center & Gardens to utilize
Congress Avenue for the Festival of Spring / May 21, 2022.
Resolution 22-123 Approve Special Event – Oshkosh Garden Club to utilize the front
grounds of the Oshkosh Public Museum for the Oshkosh Garden
Club Plant Sale / May 21, 2022.
Resolution 22-124 Approval Special Event – Project Spotlight to utilize the Leach
Amphitheater for Project Spotlight’s Underground Exhibition / June
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18, 2022.
Resolution 22-125 Approve Special Event – Oshkosh YMCA to utilize City streets for
the Oshkosh Century Bike Tour / June 26, 2022.
Resolution 22-126 Approve Special Event – Paine Art Center & Gardens to utilize
Congress Avenue for the Faire on the Green / July 10, 2022.
Resolution 22-127 Approve Special Event – Wisconsin Jam LLC to hold Wisconsin Jam
2022 at the Sunnyview Exposition Center & to utilize Winnebago
County Community Park for parking / August 13, 2022.
Resolution 22-128 Approve Special Event – Oshkosh Police Department to utilize
Menominee Park & City streets for the OPD Law Enforcement
Mental Health & Wellness 5K / September 10, 2022.
Resolution 22-129 Approve Special Class “B” Licenses & Operator Licenses.
MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA (Mugerauer; second, Erickson)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mugerauer, Mayor
Palmeri
ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance 22-130 Prohibit on-street parking on W. 6th Avenue, south side from 170 feet
west of Michigan Street to 231 feet west of Michigan Street.
FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Ordinance 22-131 Approve Zone Change from Riverfront Mixed Use District (RMU)
and Riverfront Mixed Use District – Riverfront Overlay (RMU-RFO)
to Riverfront Mixed Use District with a Planned Development
Overlay (RMU-PD) for Properties Located on the East Side of South
Main Street (Plan Commission Recommends Approval).
MOTION: ADOPT (Erickson; second, Mugerauer)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mugerauer, Mayor
Palmeri
Mayor Palmeri asked for an update.
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Mr. Lyons stated the change was based on development for the site.
Resolution 22-132 Amend 2023 Capital Improvements Program.
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Erickson)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mugerauer, Mayor
Palmeri
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked about the change in amendment.
Mr. Rohloff stated that staff had revised the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to include
the projects.
James Rabe, Director of Public Works, explained the projects were now being added to the
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) with the intention of receiving 80% funding from the
bipartisan infrastructure law.
Mayor Palmeri asked if the projects were the asphalt overlay.
Mr. Rabe confirmed the projects were asphalt.
Mayor Palmeri questioned if the asphalt mix contained PAH (polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons).
Mr. Rabe stated he could not confirm if PAH was in the mix due to the asphalt being
provided by an outside vendor.
Mayor Palmeri asked if there would be additional costs in the future.
Mr. Rabe explained the asphalt project did not have the life expectancy of concrete
replacement, however the life expectancy was approximately 25 years. He stated the
process would include pulverizing the existing pavement to create a new base course,
patching as needed and 5 inches of asphalt installed. He explained the project would be
managed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and all requirements would need to
be followed.
Council Member Miller asked if 80% of the funding would be provided by federal funding.
Mr. Rabe confirmed that 80% of the cost would be covered by the bipartisan infrastructure
law.
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Resolution 22-133 Approve General Development Plan for a Mixed Use Development
for Properties Located on the East Side of South Main Street (Plan
Commission Recommends Approval).
MOTION: ADOPT (Wojciechowski; second, Mugerauer)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mugerauer, Mayor
Palmeri
Jake Bunz, 1818 Parmenter Street, Middleton, explained the project included a multi-phase
project which included retail space and residential space. He described the various
residential spaces as well as amenities included in the site plan. He explained the goal was
to make the site inclusive to the public and to maximize the Riverwalk.
Mayor Palmeri asked if the commercial spaces could be leased on a sliding scale for non-
profit or other types of users.
Mr. Bunz explained that there had been interest in the commercial spaces and potential
business/organizations would be considered for the benefit to the community.
Resolution 22-134 Adopt Oshkosh Housing Needs Assessment & Strategy Plan (Plan
Commission Recommends Approval).
MOTION: ADOPT (Erickson; second, Wojciechowski)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mugerauer, Mayor
Palmeri
Council Member Erickson thanked staff and the consultants for their work on the plan. She
expressed her excitement for the future and working on the implementation.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Rohloff explained the housing study would be scheduled for a workshop once the new
Council was in place.
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
Report of Council Liaison for Boards & Commissions.
There were no reports on the Boards & Commission from Council.
CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
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Mr. Rohloff provided an update on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for
the Day by Day Warming Shelter. He stated the warming shelter staff has selected the site
on Ceape Avenue as the new location. He mentioned that Winnebago County had received
a grant from the State which would cover the construction costs. He stated the Winnebago
County Board would review and make a decision on March 30, 2022. He explained that
financing may be needed in the interim of when Day by Day would receive the grant. He
mentioned that staff had discussed using CDBG funds to secure the property and if the
Day by Day Warming Shelter acquired the property directly, the City could potentially
provide a grant. He explained if the property would need to be acquired by the City the
topic could be added to a Special meeting if needed.
Mr. Rohloff stated he would provide Council the documentation regarding the bids for the
Parks Building and the lowest bid was over $8 million dollars which would take the total
cost of the project to over $10 million dollars. He explained the gap would be over $3
million dollars and Council would review during the annual borrowing which would be
presented at the April 26, 2022 Council Meeting. He stated that funding could be adjusted
with Pratt Trail to be funded with TIF14 funds.
Russ Van Gompel, Director of Finance, explained he spoke with the financial advisors
regarding if the total borrowing package would be just under $23 million. He stated the
tax rate would increase by $0.40 for the life of the debt.
Mayor Palmeri asked about the value engineering that was done.
Mr. Van Gompel explained the Parks Department was discussing potential ideas for
savings.
Mr. Rohloff explained the saving would be applied to the borrowing.
Council Member Miller asked if the City had worked to lock in financing.
Mr. Van Gompel stated documents were being provided by the consultant to show the
worst case scenarios in light of the market. He explained the worst case scenario allows
Council to scale back.
Mayor Palmeri asked if the scale of the project had been reviewed.
Mr. Van Gompel stated that options were explored such as materials and space needs.
Mr. Rohloff explained the Parks Department had been working on discussions with the
architects. He explained that staff would be relocating to the Public Works building.
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James Rabe explained staff had removed equipment out of the building to accommodate
the Parks Department’s sensitive equipment. He stated the upstairs area would be used
for temporary offices.
Mr. Rohloff stated the Outstanding Issues were provided to Council.
Mr. Rohloff stated the information regarding the polling place changes has been posted to
the homepage of the City website and explained the drop box in front of City Hall was no
longer allowed to be used to accept absentee ballots.
Ms. Balcom encouraged voters to put there absentee ballot in the mail, bring their absentee
ballot personally into the Clerk’s office or bring their absentee ballot to their polling
location on election day. She reminded voters that the drop box was no longer allowed to
be used for absentee ballots.
Mayor Palmeri mentioned there was a US Postal mail box in front of City Hall.
Mr. Rohloff explained the need for a potential special Council Meeting regarding the
reassignment of Assembly, Senate and Congressional districts. He stated the changes were
made at the State level for every municipality. He mentioned that staff was working to
update the maps per the changes.
Ms. Balcom explained the meeting could be held on March 31 or April 1, 2022 to allow the
City to meet the statute deadline of April 10.
Mr. Rohloff asked Council to participate in the potential special Council meeting on
Thursday, March 31 or Friday, April 1, 2022.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer stated he would be available at any time.
Council confirmed that Thursday, March 31 at 5:00 p.m. was available per schedules.
Mr. Rohloff confirmed that Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
MOTION: ADJOURN (Mugerauer; second, Erickson)
CARRIED: VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
JESSI L. BALCOM
CITY CLERK