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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.10.22 Newsletter TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council FROM: Mark Rohloff, City Manager DATE: June 10, 2022 RE: Weekly Newsletter 1. CITY MANAGER ROHLOFF RECEIVES MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD: The Wisconsin City/County Management Association (WCMA) has presented Oshkosh City Manager Mark Rohloff with the Meritorious Service Award at their annual Summer Conference on June 9th. The award is “an award honoring and acknowledging outstanding achievement as a local government management professional in the State of Wisconsin,” recognizing significant positive and dignified career contributions to the profession of local government management. As the Chief Executive of Oshkosh, one of Wisconsin's largest cities, Mark has not only been responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of services to meet the needs of the community, but he has also fostered a "can do spirit" for public service and strengthened the public’s trust in local government. His collaboration with public and private partners to advance the city's strategic plan is evident in the successes the Oshkosh community has realized during his leadership. WCMA acknowledges Mark’s 38+ public service and mentorship, and recognizes that he is very deserving of this prestigious recognition. 2. REMINDER - JACKSON/OREGON STREET BRIDGE INPUT: The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WDOT) Northeast Region is seeking input and a recommendation for the Jackson/Oregon Street Bridge Project from the City of Oshkosh Common Council. WDOT will have a staff member present at the June 14, 2022 Common Council meeting to answer any questions that the Common Council may have. There will not be a presentation made at the June 14th meeting. The March 22, 2022 Common Council workshop on this project was recorded by Oshkosh Media and is available for viewing at:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8uC7p77UH0 The April 4, 2022 WDOT Public Information Meeting on this project was recorded by Oshkosh Media and is available for viewing at:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHG2J_HkkaI&t=11s More information regarding this project may be found on the WDOT project webpage:  https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/projects/by-region/ne/oshkoshbr/default.aspx The general public is encouraged to submit comments and recommendations for the Common Council to consider during their discussion and deliberation on June 14th. The general public may also register to speak to this agenda item through the normal speaker registration methods prior to the Common Council meeting on June 14th. If you have additional questions regarding this project, please contact Director of Public Works, James Rabe. 3. INSPECTION SERVICES DIVISION MAY 2022 REPORT: The city’s Inspection Services Division reported the total value of permits issued during May decreased by 41 percent compared with the value of permits issued during May 2021. Permit totals from last year May were driven by the start of the more than $12 million project from S.C. Swiderski to construct a 172-unit apartment complex off State Road 91 on the southwest side of the city. Collection fees for the month decreased by 21 percent over the same period a year ago as well. 4. ATTACHMENTS AND LINKS:  Link to Mark Rohloff’s, May 19, 2022 WPR interview: https://www.wpr.org/city-oshkosh-faces-employee-shortage 5. MINUTES FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: All meeting minutes are uploaded to the website upon approval. Please follow the link below for the most updated information & meeting minutes: https://onboard.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/. 6. COVID-19 RESOURCE LINKS AND INFORMATION:  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/  Wisconsin Department of Health Services: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/  Winnebago County Public Health Department:  https://www.co.winnebago.wi.us/health 7. LOOKING AHEAD: Among the meetings I have scheduled for the week of June 13 include: On Monday at 8:00 AM I will be meeting with Mayor Palmeri to discuss Tuesday’s agenda. At 9:00 AM on Tuesday I will be meeting with Joe Ferlo from The Grand for an update of their ARPA applications. At 3:00 PM I will be meeting with staff and BID representatives to discuss the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) proposed pilot program (Note: this item is scheduled for council discussion and direction that evening). At 8:30 AM on Wednesday I will be meeting Transportation Director Jim Collins for a briefing on the status of Route 10, the route between Oshkosh and Neenah. May Building Permits Plumbing Permits Electric Permits HVAC Permits Total Value of Permits Total Permit Fees Collected 2021 319 127 64 68 $24,868,149 $128,199.06 2022 370 129 62 93 $14,761,473 $101,903.32 On Thursday at 7:30 AM I will be attending the GOEDC Executive Committee Meeting. At 3:00 PM I will be meeting with Oshkosh Community Foundation representatives regarding ARPA applications they have submitted on behalf of several community initiatives. The week of June 13th also begins the annual CIP process with department heads. Therefore the remainder of the week I will be meeting with departmental staff regarding their proposed CIP projects. If you have any questions about my schedule, please contact me.