HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesPROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
JUNE 14, 2022
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers,
City Hall.
Mayor Palmeri presided.
PRESENT: Council Members Lynnsey Erickson, Michael Ford, Matt Mugerauer,
Courtney Hansen, Bill Miller, Aaron Wojciechowski and Mayor Lori Palmeri
ALSO PRESENT: Mark Rohloff, City Manager; Jessi Balcom, City Clerk; Lynn Lorenson,
City Attorney; Russ Van Gompel, Director of Finance (via zoom) and James Rabe, Director
of Public Works
Note: Council Member Miller arrived at 6:04 p.m.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Palmeri proclaimed June 2022 Pride Month.
Maddy Whiles, Interim Director of the LGBTQ+ Resource Center at the University of
Wisconsin-Oshkosh, thanked the Council for the proclamation for the community and
encouraged citizens to learn and grow about the queer and trans community.
Council Member Wojciechowski thanked Council for the proclamation.
INTRODUCTION OF STAFF
Mr. Rabe introduced Jodi Lemmer, Management Analyst/Public Works. He explained her
professional background and welcomed her to the department.
PRESENTATION
Mr. Van Gompel explained the City Facility Study and Needs Assessment which included
a list of projects in priority order sent to Council, which totals $65 million dollars. He stated
a potential plan would be to levy $6.5 million per year to cover the facility expenses over
a 10 year period.
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Council Member Ford asked if Council would receive an estimate explaining what the
impact would be to the debt limit.
Mr. Van Gompel explained he had been working on a potential framework for future debt
borrowing and issuances. He asked Council to consider the facilities while reviewing the
Capital Improvement Plan.
Mr. Rohloff stated the goal was to figure out how to include the $6.5 million into the Capital
Improvement Plan. He mentioned that the Long Range Finance Committee would be
invited to attend the Capital Improvement Plan discussion during the July workshop. He
stated the current debt limit was around 52% of capacity.
Council Member Ford expressed the importance of staying within the debt limit.
Council Member Miller asked how the City compared to the surrounding municipalities.
Mr. Van Gompel stated that he would provide the most up to date statistics which are from
2019.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer mentioned that Long Range Finance Committee would be
included in the 1st Budget Workshop in July to gain direction from Council on the potential
debt.
Mayor Palmeri asked about the facilities that had no cost listed on the information
provided.
Mr. Van Gompel explained that for those projects, staff was looking at different sources of
revenue instead of being funded by general obligation such as user fees, utility rates or
contributions from the community.
Mr. Rohloff stated that facilities such as the pool or parking lots that provide revenue
would not be included within the request for General Obligation funding.
CITIZEN STATEMENTS
There were no citizen statements to Council.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Report of Bills by the Finance Director.
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Receipt & Filing of Oshkosh Public Library Minutes from March 31, 2022.
Receipt & Filing of Oshkosh Public Museum Minutes from May 5, 2022.
Receipt & Filing of the Common Council Minutes from May 24, 2022.
Receipt of Claim filed with the City’s Insurance Company:
A) Julie Poquette for alleged damage to her vehicle from a City vehicle.
B) David and Janet Vroman for alleged damage to basement due from Sewer backup.
Resolution 22-225 Approve Initial Resolution for Special Assessments for Concrete
Pavement, Asphalt Pavement, Sidewalk (New and Rehabilitation),
Driveway Aprons, Sanitary Sewer Main and Laterals (New and
Relay), Water Main and Laterals (New and Relay), and Storm Sewer
Mains and Laterals (New and Relay) Relating to Wilson Avenue Cul-
de-Sac (225’ West of Hamilton Street to West End of Right-of-Way).
Resolution 22-226 Approve Initial Resolution for Special Assessments for Concrete
Pavement, Asphalt Pavement, Sidewalk (New and Rehabilitation),
Driveway Aprons, Sanitary Sewer Main and Laterals (New and
Relay), Water Main and Laterals (New and Relay), and Storm Sewer
Mains and Laterals (New and Relay) Relating to Contract 22-25
A) Ripon Lane (West South Park Avenue to the end of Ripon Lane).
Resolution 22-227 Approve Professional Services Agreement with NES Ecological
Services for Continued Implementation of Storm Water Detention
Basin Vegetation Maintenance Program for 2022 – 2024 ($628,155.75).
Resolution 22-228 Approve Conditional Use Permit for a Temporary Use Permit
Extension at 1301 Knapp Street (Plan Commission Recommends
Approval).
Resolution 22-229 Award Bid to Gartman Mechanical Services Inc. for Convention
Center Air Handler Replacements for General Services ($728,920.00).
Resolution 22-230 Approve Special Event – Friends of the Oshkosh Seniors Center to
utilize South Park for the Food Truck Friday events / June 17 & August
19, 2022.
Resolution 22-231 Approve Special Event – Samadhi Life LLC to utilize South Park for
Yoga in the Park / June 21 – September 20, 2022 (Tuesday evenings).
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Resolution 22-232 Approve Special Event – Andrea Canfield to hold Grand Opening
for No Crutches Holistic Care, LLC at 302 State Street parking lot /
June 25 & 26, 2022.
Resolution 22-233 Approve Special Event – Special Olympics Wisconsin to utilize City
streets & Menominee Park for the Law Enforcement Torch Run /
June 29, 2022.
Resolution 22-234 Approve Special Event – Life Promotions to hold Lifest at the
Sunnyview Exposition Center & to utilize Winnebago County
Community Park for Lifest parking and 5K / July 7 – 10, 2022.
Resolution 22-235 Approve Special Event – Peace Lutheran Church to utilize South
Park for the Annual Park Dance / July 8, 2022.
Resolution 22-236 Approve Special Event – The Salvation Army Oshkosh to utilize
City streets for Pedal Out Hunger Ride / August 27, 2022.
Resolution 22-237 Approve Special Event – Alzheimer’s Association to utilize
Menominee Park for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s event /
September 24, 2022.
Resolution 22-238 Approve “Combination Class B” License, “Class A” License, Special
Class “B” Licenses & Operator Licenses.
MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA (Mugerauer; second, Ford)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski
and Mayor Palmeri
ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance 22-239 Update the Bus Loading Zone and Parking Regulations Adjacent to
Oshkosh West High School on N. Eagle Street and Southland Avenue.
FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Ordinance 22-240 Approve Zone Change from Suburban Mixed Use District (SMU) to
Suburban Mixed Use District with a Planned Development Overlay
(SMU-PD) for Property Located on the South Side of West Packer
Avenue (Tiny Home Development) (Plan Commission Recommends
Approval) (Applicant requests waiving the rules).
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MOTION: SUSPEND THE RULES FOR CONSIDERATION (Wojciechowski;
second, Miller)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski
and Mayor Palmeri
MOTION: ADOPT (Ford; second, Erickson)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski
and Mayor Palmeri
Will Depiesse, Board President for Oshkosh Kids, stated the proposed project site was
selected based on needs for services for families. He explained the project was a 32 unit
housing development that provides the families privacy and space. He stated the
additional services provided from ADVOCAP for case management with the case plan to
coordinate support for success. He mentioned that the housing would provide housing to
1/3 of documented homeless children within the community.
Mayor Palmeri asked if the frequently asked questions were provided by Oshkosh Kids.
Mr. Depiesse confirmed that the information was provided by Oshkosh Kids.
Cynthia Bohnert, Oshkosh Kennel Club, stated the proposed site was directly adjacent to
the proposed site. She expressed her concern with safety and property values. She asked
about the anticipated need for police presence for safety. She questioned why the
Winnebago Housing Authority was not involved.
Council Member Miller stated that there could be potential for a partnership with the
Oshkosh Kennel Club.
Lou Scheer, Homeless Prevention Director, ADVOCAP, explained that the resources
would provide a coach and case manager to arrange a healthy, stable environment for
families. She mentioned that the families would be setting goals per family with movable
action plans.
Jim Erdman, D&J Quality Construction, Project Manager of the Project, thanked Council
and staff for considering the project that would provide housing for families in need.
Mark Salzer, Lakeside Packaging Plus, stated they would want to partner with Oshkosh
Kids to provide employment for families that would be within the community. He
expressed his support for the project.
Chris Hand, ACC Management, explained ACC Management would be providing daily
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management of the property. He stated the management group provides management of
various low income housing and programs throughout the area.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked if the zone change was the right use for the property.
Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager, stated the multi-family with suburban mixed use
with the planned development overlay had been previously used in other similar projects
and would fit within the character of the area and within the community.
Mayor Palmeri stated her appreciation for the project.
Ordinance 22-241 Approve Zone Change from Single Family Residential 9 District (SR-
9) to Institutional District with a Planned Development Overlay (I-PD)
for Properties Located on the West Side of the 500 Block of Monroe
Street (Plan Commission Recommends Approval).
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Miller)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski
and Mayor Palmeri
Resolution 22-242 RESOLUTION authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $21,625,000
aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Corporate Purpose
Bonds, Series 2022A, of the City of Oshkosh, Winnebago County,
Wisconsin, in such amount, providing details, prescribing the form of
bond, awarding the bonds to the best bidder, levying taxes, and
related matters.
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Ford)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski
and Mayor Palmeri
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked for an overview.
Todd Taaves, Senior Municipal Advisor & Managing Director, Elhers, explained that
information was provided to Council to explain the sale of bonds. He stated three bids
were received out of the five issues that would fund the Capital Improvement Plan
projects. He introduced Harry Allen, Financial Specialist, who would be presenting the
final two bonds at the second meeting in June.
Council Member Miller asked if there would be an additional 1% increase.
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Mr. Taaves stated he did not believe there would be that type of increase however he could
not be certain of that.
Resolution 22-243 RESOLUTION authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $9,140,000
aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Promissory Notes,
Series 2022B, of the City of Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin,
in such amount, providing details, prescribing the form of note,
awarding the notes to the best bidder, levying taxes, and related
matters.
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Hansen)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski
and Mayor Palmeri
Resolution 22-244 RESOLUTION determining to issue not to exceed $8,780,000
aggregate principal amount of Storm Water Utility Revenue Bonds,
Series 2022C, of the City of Oshkosh, Winnebago County,
Wisconsin, in such amount providing details, prescribing the form
of bond, awarding the bonds to the best bidder, and providing for
the payment of said bonds and covenants with respect thereto.
MOTION: ADOPT (Erickson; second, Mugerauer)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski
and Mayor Palmeri
Resolution 22-245 Approve General Development Plan Amendment and Specific
Implementation Plan for a Building and Parking Lot Additions at 532
Broad Street (Plan Commission Recommends Approval).
MOTION: ADOPT (Ford; second, Erickson)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski
and Mayor Palmeri
Resolution 22-246 Approve General Development Plan and Specific Implementation
Plan for a Tiny Home Development Located on the South Side of West
Packer Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends Approval).
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Miller)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski
and Mayor Palmeri
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Council Member Ford thanked the applicant for working through the project details.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer stated the process that the applicant went through provided
insight and created a great partnership to create a successful project.
Council Member Erickson mentioned that the housing would fill a gap within the
community.
Mayor Palmeri expressed her appreciation and excitement for the project.
Resolution 22-247 Approve Commercial Quadricycle License for Oshkosh Brew Bike,
LLC.
MOTION: ADOPT (Wojciechowski; second, Mugerauer)
MOTION: LAYOVER FOR REVIEW BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATIONS AFFECTED (Palmeri; second, Erickson)
LOST: Ayes (2) Erickson, Mayor Palmeri
Noes (5) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski
MOTION: LAYOVER FOR REVIEW BY TRAFFIC AND PARKING ADVISORY
BOARD (Palmeri; second, Erickson)
LOST: Ayes (1) Palmeri
Noes (6) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, and
Wojciechowski
VOTE ON ORIGINAL RESOLUTION
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, and
Wojciechowski
Noe (1) Mayor Palmeri
Tony Palmeri, 212 W. Parkway Avenue, asked why the Traffic Advisory Review Board
had not reviewed the resolution as well as the neighborhood associations. He expressed
concerns for the alcohol within the streets as well as time on Division Street during the
farmer’s market.
Daniel Brosman, owner of Oshkosh Brew Bike, stated the bike would be a 14 passenger
bike that would operate 2 hour tours, which would limit time on Main Street. He stated
the bike would operate on Friday and Saturdays and would promote a fun, social activity
to the community/tourism. He explained there would be rules and guidelines that would
be followed and monitored by the driver.
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Council Member Miller asked if the bike was different from other communities.
Mr. Brosman explained the nearest bike was Appleton.
Council Member Miller asked how fast the bike went.
Mr. Brosman stated the bike would not go over 5 miles per hour and housed a small electric
motor for transportation.
Council Member Wojciechowski asked if the bike would disturb traffic.
Mr. Brosman explained the time on Main Street was limited and the route included streets
that ran parallel to Main Street.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked about the impact of noise to the residential areas.
Mr. Brosman explained the noise levels would be turned down as far as music within
residential areas and the driver would have the discretion to ask unruly passengers to
leave.
Council Member Ford asked if the applicant met all of the requirements under the
ordinance. He stated he would not support denying a private business who was following
the rules of the ordinance.
Mayor Palmeri asked how many seats the State statute allowed on the peddle pub.
Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager, explained the State Statue defined there was a
minimum of 12 seats.
Mayor Palmeri mentioned that her concern was the routes being in a residential area. She
stated that she would like the Traffic and Parking Advisory Board to review the
application.
Deputy Mugerauer asked if the ordinance required specific committees to review the
proposal.
Mr. Lyons explained that the ordinance referenced other departments could review if it
was deemed necessary.
Council Member Hansen suggested to the applicant to potentially modify the route if
possible.
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Mayor Palmeri asked how many routes would take place during the day.
Mr. Brosman explained that there would be 1-2 on a weekday and 5 times on a
Friday/Saturday.
Mayor Palmeri asked for the resolution to be laid over so the neighborhood association
could review.
Council Member Ford stated the ordinance allowed for staff to decide if a committee/board
needed to review the application and explained that he would not support the layover.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer expressed he did not support the motion.
Council Member Miller stated the applicant has completed the requirements and he could
not support the layover.
Council Member Wojciechowski asked why Traffic and Parking Advisory Board was not
included in the review process.
Kelly Nieforth, Director of Community Development, explained that the appropriate
departments had been included within the process which included transportation and
there was no indication that there needed to be a review by the boards/commissions.
Jim Collins, Director of Transportation, stated that the department level of review was
acceptable based on the route and ordinance requirements.
Council Member Miller asked if there were 12 people on bikes drinking that would not be
reviewed by the board.
Mr. Collins stated based on the transportation reasons the areas preferred were Jackson
and Division.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer stated he would not support the motion.
Mayor Palmeri asked if future routes could be notified before submitting the application.
Resolution 22-248 Provide Recommendation to Wisconsin Department of
Transportation for Jackson/Oregon Street Bridge Design.
MOTION: ADOPT (Miller; second, Wojciechowski)
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MOTION: LAYOVER UNTIL JUNE 28, 2022 (Miller; second Mugerauer)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski
and Mayor Palmeri
Kurt Koeppler, 1726 River Mill Road, explained that bridge was paramount to the location
of the City Center. He stated the Jackson Street ramp is the only way to have
fire/emergency vehicles to the second floor to the facility. He stated the best case scenario
would be to repair the bridge with the least impact for all parties. He stated his concerns
for the impact on the property. He presented an alternative to the option J1 to facilitate the
entrance to the property.
Council Member Hansen asked where the entrance was, was a one-way flowing entrance.
Mr. Koeppler stated yes that could be used as a one-way and if the space allowed to be
able to have access to Jackson Street.
Council Member Miller asked if access would be eliminated to the parking ramp with the
J1 option.
Mr. Rabe explained there was still access.
Council Member Ford stated that there were three options: 1) Rehab the bridge which
would shut down the bridge for 1 year with a life expectancy of 20-25 years and the cost
was covered by the State; 2) Build a fix span bridge which would shut down the bridge for
2 years with a life expectancy of 70-75 years, the ownership and operations would move
to the City; 3) Lift Bridge which require the City to pay the $30 million above and beyond
what the state contributes. He expressed the pros and cons for the various options: 1) Pros:
Maintaining status quo; will provide no additional cost to the City; 1) Cons: Safety
concerns, high crash rates; the City would have to figure out a solution in 20-25 years and
potentially not have State assisted funding available; and a break in the Riverwalk. 2) Pros:
Improve public safety and reduce time for emergency vehicles; reduce safety concerns;
recommended by committees; and the State pays for replacement. 2) Cons: City
responsible for bridge.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked when the State changed the Statute regarding who would
own the bridge after the bridge was rehabilitated or replaced.
Bill Bertrand, Project Manager, WisDOT, explained that statute was updated in 1989 and
has been applied to various municipalities.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer stated that options M1 or M2 would provide potential better
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options.
Mr. Bertrand explained that J1 was a replacement lift bridge.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer stated that there could be a potential between M1 and M2 to
achieve the best outcome for both community partners and the City.
Council Member Wojciechowski asked if the cost would be significant with the City
owning the bridge.
Mr. Bertrand stated he did not have the information regarding the cost of other
municipalities. He stated he would be supportive of a fixed bridge and allow the
businesses that would be affected to have input.
Mayor Palmeri asked if there had been a discussion regarding removing the bridge.
Mr. Bertrand stated the option was mentioned and dismissed based on development
surrounding the bridge.
Council Member Miller asked what the impact would be if Council decided to lay over the
resolution.
Mr. Rohloff deferred to the Department of Transportation.
Mr. Bertrand explained that the layover would not impact the timeline of the project.
Council Member Miller stated he would like to be able to work with the business
community prior to making a decision.
Mr. Bertrand confirmed that the delay would not have any impact on the overall project.
Mr. Koeppler asked to meet regarding the potential hybrid of the M1 and M2.
Council Member Wojciechowski asked if the updated information could be provided prior
to the meeting.
Mr. Rohloff asked how specific the recommendation would need to be before a final
decision would be made.
Mr. Bertrand stated if the City would decide the type of bridge with improved access to
Park Plaza that would be adequate.
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Council Member Ford mentioned that Council could make a decision M1 and M2.
Mr. Bertrand explained that M1 and M2 provide the current access to Park Plaza. He stated
M2 had access to Jackson Street with a higher elevation.
Council Member Ford stated he would support the layover to give more time to allow
discussion with the business community.
Council Member Wojciechowski mentioned if Council could come to a conclusion of what
type of bridge would be recommended he would support the layover.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer stated he supported the layover to provide input from
community partners.
Mayor Palmeri shared support to layover to allow for further discussion.
NOTE: Recess for 5 minutes from 8:00 p.m. to 8:06 p.m.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Palmeri congratulated Mr. Rohloff on the Wisconsin City/County Management
Association (WCMA) Meritorious Service Award.
Mayor Palmeri mentioned an amendment to TIF 25 Development Agreement (Best
Western Premier).
Mr. Rohloff stated the agreement was 10 years old and the improvements along with
Riverwalk and the sewer improvements were more expensive than anticipated. He
explained staff had been working on putting together a plan to pay off outstanding debt.
He stated the hotel would like to do improvements. He explained the amendment would
be added as a future agenda item.
Council Member Miller asked if the hotel was ok with the proposal.
Mr. Rohloff confirmed that the hotel was in agreement.
Mayor Palmeri stated staff direction on the possible Ordinance and Resolution for the
Designated Outside Refreshment Area (D.O.R.A.).
Mr. Rohloff expressed that discussion had been ongoing with the applicant.
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Mayor Palmeri asked if the data was provided to show potential benefit to the community.
Council Member Miller expressed that he was supportive however he would like to see
more information.
Council Member Erickson stated she was not supportive due to the lack of data. She
expressed hosting more alcohol free events. She mentioned potential tracking to determine
the success of the pilot.
Council Member Ford expressed that he was supportive of an ordinance and would like
to see various options regarding hours with details.
Council Member Wojciechowski asked if the information provided to Council was staff
recommendations.
Mr. Rohloff confirmed that the information was staff’s recommendations. He mentioned
the information was provided to the applicant and had been worked out except for the
boundaries of the designated area.
Council Member Wojciechowski stated he was supportive of the pilot program.
Mayor Palmeri thanked citizens for communicating with Council their thoughts. She asked
about the exclusion aspects for those who choose a sober lifestyle.
Council Member Hansen stated her support as long as the details were worked through.
Mayor Palmeri mentioned information still needed would be the cost, who would pay for
necessary supplies, and whether or not the event sets a precedent.
Mr. Rohloff explained that times would be 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday then
on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. -9 p.m. He stated the dates would go until the end of the
farmer’s market schedule June 4 thru October 29, 2022. He explained fall events that could
have a negative impact from and staff was looking at blocking off specific weekends which
could be managed by signage. He stated that the police presence would be important
however they could be there as needed. He stated that the clean-up would be done with a
partner as well as the bid members would be responsible.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked if the City Manager had the ability to shut the event
down.
Mr. Rohloff agreed and had communicated that to the applicant. He stated the special
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event coordinator would work with applicants to let them know when the DORA was in
place.
Council Member Miller asked if you could consume an alcohol beverage in the parks.
Mr. Rohloff confirmed that citizens can consume alcohol at all City Parks.
Mayor Palmeri asked what type of license we would compare this to.
Ms. Lorenson explained this would be a change to the open intoxicants ordinance, not a
liquor license.
Mayor Palmeri asked how this was different from the patio attached to the bar.
Ms. Lorenson explained that the license extends into the premises so alcohol bought there
has to be consumed there.
Mr. Rohloff stated that it was made clear to each establishment that holds a liquor license
that they are responsible to patrons that are being served.
Council Member Wojciechowski stated concerns with police presence and asked how the
end time would be enforced.
Mr. Rohloff explained that enforcement of the time limit would be not confrontational and
more educational. He stated the areas of agreement with the applicant were that the
parking lots would not be allowed.
Council Member Wojciechowski asked if the DORA would allow vendors to sell alcoholic
beverages at the farmer’s market.
Mr. Rohloff confirmed that would be not permitted. He explained that a Special Class “B”
license could be issued to a non-profit for special events as well as sidewalk cafes.
Council Member Wojciechowski asked if there would be a registration process for
businesses to participate.
Mr. Rohloff stated that State law does not allow unlicensed businesses to allow alcohol
beverage consumption on their premises.
Ms. Lorenson explained that State Law requires that patrons may not take an alcoholic
beverage from one licensed establishment to another one. She stated patrons could walk
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up and down the street within the permitted areas.
Mayor Palmeri stated the Budget Workshop #1 was scheduled for July 6, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
and the Strategic Planning on July 12, 2022 at Oshkosh Corp Community Room.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer stated that on July 26, 2022 there would be a closed session to
discuss the City Manager mid-year review.
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
Report of Council Liaison for Boards & Commissions
Mayor Palmeri
Advisory Parks Board
Voted on recommendation for Capital Improvement Plan
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Successful Bike Osh Event
CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
Mr. Rohloff stated the outstanding issues were provided within the Council packet.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked about the wait until August for the American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) funding update.
Mr. Rohloff explained that he had been meeting with applicants to review.
Mayor Palmeri asked if there would be a group to review the scoring.
Mr. Rohloff stated that was not Councils’ direction.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked if all applicants were being asked if the applicant had
received funding from another source.
Mr. Rohloff confirmed he was asking that question.
Mayor Palmeri mentioned potentially collaborating with other investors to have a larger
impact.
Mr. Rohloff stated the needs may have changed with some of the applicants.
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Mayor Palmeri asked about the potential special assessment timeline.
Mr. Rohloff stated an update would be provided at the Council meeting on June 28, 2022.
MOTION: ADJOURN (Wojciechowski; second, Ford)
CARRIED: VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
JESSI L. BALCOM
CITY CLERK