HomeMy WebLinkAbout04. Council MinutesPROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
APRIL 26, 2022
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, April 26, 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, Michael Ford, Matt Mugerauer and Mayor Lori Palmeri
ALSO PRESENT: Mark Rohloff, City Manager; Jessi Balcom, City Clerk; David Praska,
Deputy City Attorney, and Russ Van Gompel, Director of Finance
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Palmeri proclaimed May 5, 2022 as a Day of Prayer and encouraged citizens to
participate in prayer.
Lyle Conrad thanked Council for the proclamation and mentioned that a group would be
meeting at the flag pole located at City Hall (215 Church Avenue) at noon on May 5, 2022
for prayer.
Mayor Palmeri proclaimed the month of April 2022 as Hmong Heritage Month.
Dr. Mai See Thao, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, shared her appreciation and
gratitude to the City of Oshkosh for acknowledgment of Hmong History and Heritage.
Mee Yang, Hmong Service Center thanked Council for their acknowledgment of Hmong
History to allow students and families to celebrate, educate and understand the history.
Yingyakia Vang shared her experience with being Hmong and expressed her appreciation
and excitement regarding the recognition of Hmong Heritage Month.
INTRODUCTION OF STAFF
Mr. Van Gompel, introduced Crystal Wagner, Management Analyst - Budget. He
explained that Ms. Wagner would assist with budget, capital improvement planning,
Council Agenda items and would assist with presentations to Council/Committees.
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Ms. Wagner thanked Council for the opportunity and explained that she looked forward
to working with Council in the future.
CITIZEN STATEMENTS
There were no citizen statements to Council.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Report of Bills by the Finance Director.
Receipt & Filing of Oshkosh Public Museum Minutes from March 3, 2022.
Receipt & Filing of the Common Council Minutes from April 12th & 19th, 2022.
Resolution 22-158 Adopt the 2022 Winnebago County Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Resolution 22-159 Approve Conditional Use Permit for a Group Development at 1775
Maricopa Drive (Plan Commission Recommends Approval).
Resolution 22-160 Approve General Development Plan & Specific Implementation Plan
for a Fence Addition at 0 Planeview Drive (Plan Commission
Recommends Approval).
Resolution 22-161 Approve Acceptance of Waivers of Special Assessment Notices
& Hearings for Storm Sewer Laterals.
Resolution 22-162 Approve Final Resolution for Special Assessments for Storm Sewer
Laterals Relating to Contract No. 22-20 / Various Locations with
Signed Waiver.
Resolution 22-163 Award Bid to RJN Group Inc. for 2022 Flow Monitoring Services:
Sanitary Sewer Collection System for Engineering Division
($104,900.00).
Resolution 22-164 Amend 2022 Capital Improvement Plan & Approve Purchase for
Acquisition in 2024 from Fire Apparatus & Equipment Inc. of a Fire
Aerial Apparatus for Fire Department ($1,455,000.00).
Resolution 22-165 Approve Special Event – River East Neighborhood Association to
utilize William Waters Plaza for the River East Neighborhood
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Birdhouse Painting / May 7, 2022.
Resolution 22-166 Approve Special Event – UW Oshkosh to host their Spring
Commencement at the UW Oshkosh Kolf Sports Center / May 14,
2022.
Resolution 22-167 Approve Special Event – Winnebago Bicycle to utilize Opera House
Square (sundial area) for the Bike to Work Day event / May 20, 2022.
Resolution 22-168 Approve Special Event – Ardy & Ed’s Drive In to utilize Doty Street
for the Ardy & Ed’s Cruise Nights / May 25, June 23, July 21, & August
25, 2022.
Resolution 22-169 Approve Special Event / Oshkosh Patriotic Council to utilize South
Park, Riverside Park and City streets for the Memorial Day Procession
and Services / May 30, 2022.
Resolution 22-170 Approve Special Event – Simply Yoga, LLC to utilize Opera House
Square for Yoga in the Park / June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23, August
6 & August 13, 2022.
Resolution 22-171 Approve Special Event – John Sakschek to utilize Opera House Square
(sundial area) for the Franki Moscato – Inspiration Celebration series
/ June 11, July 2, July 23, September 3, September 24, & October 8, 2022.
Resolution 22-172 Approve Special Event – Oshkosh Youth Baseball to utilize Red
Arrow Park for the Oshkosh Youth Baseball 8U & 11U Tournament /
June 24 – 26, 2022.
Resolution 22-173 Approve Special Event – Postpartum Support International to utilize
Menominee Park for the Climb Out of Darkness walk / June 25, 2022.
Resolution 22-174 Approve Special Event – UW Oshkosh Cross Country to utilize
Menominee Park and City streets for the Titan 5K / August 6, 2022.
Resolution 22-175 Remove Rental Housing Advisory Board Member.
Resolution 22-176 Approve Appointments for the following Boards & Commissions:
Public Arts & Beautification Committee
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
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Resolution 22-177 Approve Class “B” Fermented Malt License & Special Class “B”
Licenses
MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTION 22-161
AND RESOLUTION 22-162 (Mugerauer; second, Wojciechowski)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer,
and Mayor Palmeri
Council Member Ford explained he would be abstaining from voting due to his residence
being within the special assessment area.
Resolution 22-161 Approve Acceptance of Waivers of Special Assessment Notices
& Hearings for Storm Sewer Laterals.
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Miller)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mugerauer, and
Mayor Palmeri
Present (1) Ford
Resolution 22-162 Approve Final Resolution for Special Assessments for Storm Sewer
Laterals Relating to Contract No. 22-20 / Various Locations with
Signed Waiver.
MOTION: ADOPT (Erickson; second, Miller)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mugerauer, and
Mayor Palmeri
Present (1) Ford
ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance 22-178 Approve Zone Change from Single Family Residential-5 District (SR-
5) to Urban Mixed Use District (UMU) for Property Located at 2854
Fond Du Lac Road (Plan Commission Recommends Approval).
FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Ordinance 22-179 Amend Section 17-33 of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code
Pertaining to Public Nuisance Affecting Property Usage.
FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
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Ordinance 22-180 Amend Section 12-10(A)(5)(3) and Create Section 12-10(A)(5)(4) of the
City of Oshkosh Municipal Code Pertaining to Bid Protests.
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Ford)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer,
and Mayor Palmeri
Mayor Palmeri asked for a summary.
Mr. Praska explained the amendment clarified the bid filing procedure.
Resolution 22-181 Approve Tax Increment District No. 42 Project Plan; Designate Tax
Increment District No. 42 Boundaries; Create Tax Increment District
No. 42 Morgan Crossing Phase II (Plan Commission Recommends
Approval).
MOTION: ADOPT (Wojciechowski; second, Erickson)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer,
and Mayor Palmeri
Mayor Palmeri asked for a description of the project.
Kelly Nieforth, Director of Community Development, explained the development would
be located along Pearl Avenue and would include a 5 story, 83 unit multi-family building.
She mentioned that the developer had requested $2.25 million in funding to assist with a
gap in financing and explained the developer would fulfill the payable obligations within
13 years.
Council Member Ford inquired how long the property had been vacant.
Ms. Nieforth explained approximately 10 to 15 years.
Resolution 22-182 Accept Donations & Approve Agreement with Oshkosh Area
Community Foundation & CR Meyer for Black Bear/Fox Exhibit at
Menominee Park Zoo.
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Erickson)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Ford and
Mugerauer
Noes (1) Mayor Palmeri
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Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked for a summary.
Ray Maurer, Director of Parks, explained that the Black Bear Exhibit had been highly
sought after and the donors had requested staff to keep the project moving forward. He
explained that staff had worked with the donors, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
and CR Meyer on a three party agreement.
Council Member Wojciechowski asked about the annual cost to maintain animal care.
Mr. Maurer explained staff had not calculated the annual cost analysis for the black bear
and he mentioned that future donations for zoo maintenance were expected.
Council Member Miller expressed his support for working with the Community
Foundation and asked how much the addition of the bear would bring to the park.
Mr. Maurer stated that the facility would house the black bear as well as the fox exhibit.
He mentioned the donation was from Tom and Penny Harenburg.
Council Member Miller inquired if Mr. and Mrs. Harenburg provide funding to keep the
zoo free of charge. He shared his appreciation to the donors.
Mr. Maurer stated that was correct.
Mayor Palmeri explained that she was unable to support due to the potential fiscal impact
to the City.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Rohloff explained the WisDOT was looking for a recommendation from Council
regarding the Jackson/Oregon Street Bridge by June 14, 2022 and it would be added to the
June 14, 2022 Council Meeting agenda.
James Rabe, Director of Public Works, stated a representative from the WisDOT would
also be in attendance at the June 14, 2022 Council Meeting. He explained a workshop
would be scheduled for the Plan Commission on May 17, 2022 and the Plan Commission
would provide a recommendation to the Council at the June 7, 2022 Plan Commission
Meeting.
Mr. Rohloff stated the followings workshops were scheduled: Housing Workshop on May
24, 2022; Budget Workshop from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on July 6, 2022; Strategic Planning
scheduled on July 12, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. He mentioned that staff would be
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participating in a managers/supervisors strategic planning meeting and the outcomes
would be provided to Council in July. He stated the consultant, Nicole Lance, would be
leading the sessions.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer requested an update on next steps/timeline regarding the 25%
Non-Infrastructure Improvements with the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds.
Mr. Rohloff explained staff had been waiting on the outcome of the Day by Day Warming
Shelter and stated he would add the topic to an upcoming agenda.
Mayor Palmeri mentioned that Council would have a discussion regarding the amount of
Debt Issuance to cover the 2023 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Projects.
Mr. Van Gompel explained that on April 12, 2022 Council had directed staff to review the
potential of increasing the debt issuance cost in 2022 for the 2023 projects. He stated
Council was provided the approved 2022 projects during the CIP in 2021. He explained
with the additional funding approved by Council regarding the Parks Administrative
Facility Building, the total amount was brought to $22,950,900. He shared that staff had
identified 4 categories of projects (which was provided in the Council packet) from the
2023 CIP for Council to consider an additional $7,300,500 to the 2022 debt issuance. He
stated the remaining 2023 CIP Projects and debt Council would consider issuing in 2023
would need to be discussed. He mentioned the goal from Council was to stay below
$15,000,000 general issuance of debt which would mean the projects would be short
around $7,000,000.
Council Member Miller asked if the projects may not be completed within the year.
Mr. Van Gompel stated the 2022 projects were fully funded and for 2023 projects could be
funded by the Bi-Partisan Infrastructure bill.
Council Member Miller thanked staff for forward thinking.
Council Member Ford asked if the change was to move 50% of the planned debt issuance
for next year to this year and take advantage of the low interest rates.
Mr. Van Gompel stated that was correct that Council would still need to approve next year.
He explained the process would be able to be at the current rates.
Mayor Palmeri asked if the TIF projects were duplicated or if there were two separate
projects for the Riverwalk.
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Mr. Van Gompel confirmed that those listed were two separate projects.
Mr. Rohloff stated the Category D projects were not added to the funding due to the
projects needing more discussion.
Mayor Palmeri questioned if the City would review the potential environmental justice
prior to the CIP.
Mr. Van Gompel explained that the environmental justice topic would be a part of the
evaluation process and was added to the scoring worksheet. He stated the scoring
worksheet would be provided to Council.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer thanked staff for the options and asked about the interest rates
increasing for the debt.
Todd Taves, Senior Municipal Advisor & Managing Director from Ehlers, explained that
the current projection was that the interest rates would increase. He shared the historical
perspective of bond buyer index over various periods of time.
Mr. Van Gompel stated Council could provide direction if staff should proceed with the
additional debt issuance for potential approval on May 10, 2022.
Council Member Miller asked how many other communities were working on the same
process.
Mr. Taves stated many smaller communities borrow on a multi-year program however it
would not be unusual for communities to consider a multi-year basis.
Council Member Ford expressed his support.
Council Member Miller explained his support.
Mr. Rohloff stated staff would add the topic to the May 10, 2022 Council Meeting agenda
for approval.
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
Report of Council Liaison for Boards & Commissions.
Mayor Palmeri
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
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Bike Oshkosh was scheduled for May 21, 2022
Advisory Parks Board
Chief Oshkosh plaques/monument update would be installed late
summer/early fall
Cinco de Mayo Celebration would be at South Park on May 6-7, 2022
CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
Mr. Rohloff provided an updated outstanding issues report and explained the first quarter
reports were included as well.
Mayor Palmer asked about the potential life line rates and asked when the next rate
application would be submitted.
Mr. Van Gompel explained due to the timing of the Clearwell project, staff was proceeding
with the rate case analysis and filing the end of year report to the Public Service
Commission. He explained the rate would be anticipated in June/July and the approval
process could be lengthy.
Mayor Palmeri inquired about the next steps on the RA Smith Special Assessment Street
Improvement Transportation Utility Fee.
Mr. Rohloff explained RA Smith was completing the update based on the updated
Uniform Traffic Manual.
Mayor Palmier asked about a potential timeline.
James Rabe, Director of Public Works, stated he had not received an indicated timeline.
Mr. Rohloff mentioned that staff would provide an update at the May 10, 2022 Council
Meeting.
Council Member Miller asked if Council would see how much the lifeline rate change
would affect citizens.
Mr. Van Gompel explained Council would be provided both models with and without the
lifeline rate, to determine which model would be submitted to the Public Service
Commission.
Mr. Rohloff explained that the 1st Quarter of the Strategic Plan Update was available on the
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website.
Mr. Rohloff recognized the Downtown Oshkosh Neighborhood Association.
Mayor Palmeri asked if the Business Improvement District (BID) would expand to match
the footprint.
Mr. Rohloff explained that the BID would have to agree and vote unanimously to approve.
Mayor Palmeri stated that she looked forward to the partnerships.
Mr. Rohloff stated Professional Services Agreement with Lexipol, LLC. ($54,820.53) which
provided standardized operating procedures for the Fire Department.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked if the agreement was part of the budget enhancement
during the budget process that Council did not approve.
Chief Stanley explained that Council did not approve however the funding was provided
by Federal Funding.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked about ongoing costs.
Chief Stanley explained the funding provided allowed for 3 years of funding and staff had
identified additional potential funding sources.
Ms. Balcom explained the State Supreme Court had approved a set of Assembly and
Legislative Redistricting maps which were being integrated by staff and would be added
to the May 10, 2022 Council Meeting for Council approval.
MOTION: ADJOURN (Mugerauer; second, Hansen)
CARRIED: VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
JESSI L. BALCOM
CITY CLERK