HomeMy WebLinkAbout03. Common Council MinutesPROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
JUNE 28, 2022
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers,
City Hall.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer presided.
PRESENT: Council Members Michael Ford, Matt Mugerauer, Courtney Hansen, Bill
Miller, Aaron Wojciechowski, Lynnsey Erickson and Mayor Palmeri (virtually)
ALSO PRESENT: Mark Rohloff, City Manager; Jessi Balcom, City Clerk; Lynn Lorenson,
City Attorney; and James Rabe, Director of Public Works
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked for a motion to allow Mayor Palmeri to participate
virtually.
MOTION: Waive the Rules to Allow Remote Participation (Ford; second, Miller)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski and
Erickson
Mayor Palmeri joined the Council virtually at 6:02 p.m.
PRESENTATION
Tim Hess, Invitsa Analytics, explained the Boatworks Redevelopment would include 26
units of workforce affordable, 1-to-2-bedroom apartment units with surface parking. He
explained that workforce affordable is defined as 30% of the income going towards
housing. He stated the existing area is in a TIF district already and he asked for 90% of
increment for the remaining life of the TIF which would be approximately 20 years. He
explained that the development would provide affordable housing.
Council Member Miller asked if the developer was looking for a developer’s agreement.
Mr. Hess confirmed that was correct.
Council Member Ford asked if there was an income requirement to rent an apartment.
Mr. Hess stated the development would be available to anyone.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Resolution 22-249 Approve Final Resolution for Partial Right-of-Way Vacation for the
Portion of East 8th Avenue on the East Side of South Main Street (Plan
Commission Recommends Approval)
MOTION: ADOPT (Wojciechowski; second, Miller)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson
and Mayor Palmeri
CITIZEN STATEMENTS
Brian Peterson, 1535 Villa Park Drive, stated that PFAS sampling would provide assurance
to citizens that the drinking water was safe. He explained that impacted communities
could receive funding. He mentioned the City had not participated in the program due to
the concentration of the compound and the strict procedures that must be followed. He
asked for the testing to begin sooner than later. He expressed the concern with the fire
departments foam quantity.
Deb Atkinson, 223 Merritt Avenue, expressed her concern with not providing paratransit
on holidays except for private pay and as of July 5, 2022 the same day service would
discontinue. She asked if there was a public hearing on the topic.
Jim Collins, Director of Transportation, explained that the public hearing process was held
with the Transit Advisory Board regarding not providing services on the (6) holidays
which matches with the City holidays. He stated that paratransit would match the City
transit holiday schedule.
Ms. Atkinson stated her frustration with not being able to participate in holiday festivities
with family. She asked why the potential issue was not publicized more.
Council Member Miller asked staff to review the issue.
Mr. Rohloff explained he would review the process and get back to Council.
Lisa Sell, 220 Libbey Avenue, expressed her concerns regarding the Tiny Homes Project.
She asked what the liability would be to the surrounding businesses if someone would be
injured on their property. She stated her concerns with the location of the project.
Patricia Diener, 1316 Broad Street, stated she would like a fishing dock added near the
Pioneer by the Railroad Bridge. She expressed her concern with the job market within the
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community. She praised the work of the public works department and expressed her
concern for the financial budget. She mentioned potentially adding carts to transport
citizens to special events throughout the community.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Report of Bills by the Finance Director.
Receipt & Filing of the Common Council Minutes from June 14, 2022.
Resolution 22-250 Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with
AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for Design Service of Parkway
Avenue Watershed Detention Basin ($20,400.00).
Resolution 22-251 Approve Change Order No. 1 (Final) for Public Works Contract 21-10
Water Filtration Plant Boiler and Controls Replacement and
Wastewater Treatment Plant HVAC Replacement / Sure-Fire, Inc.
(+$40,409.00).
Resolution 22-252 Approve Change Order No. 1 for Public Works Contract 22-05 East
Lincoln Avenue and Rosalia Street Reconstruction / Carl Bowers &
Sons Construction Co., Inc. (+$107,137.42).
Resolution 22-253 Approve State/Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin Department
of Transportation for the Reconstruction of Bowen Street from Otter
Avenue to East Parkway Avenue.
Resolution 22-254 Approve Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Financial Assistance
Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
(WDNR) for Project No. 4874-14 (Lead Service Replacement
Program).
Resolution 22-255 Approve Purchase of Additional 2022 Water Meters and Transmitters
from Core & Main for Water Utility Division ($55,200.00).
Resolution 22-256 Approve and Submit 2021 Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources Compliance Maintenance Annual Report/ Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
Mayor Palmeri asked about the facility hauled industrial waste.
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Mr. Rabe explained there were other items that were not hauled in.
Mayor Palmeri asked if the other items would be listed in another portion of the report.
Mr. Rabe stated that sludge was discharged directly into the collection system instead of
being hauled in. He explained the discharged items that were not hauled would be
explained in a separate part of the report.
Resolution 22-257 Approve Cooperative Purchase of Hook-Lift Truck Chassis from
Quality Truck Center for Recycling Division ($151,186.60).
Resolution 22-258 Approve Special Event – Oshkosh Elks Lodge #292 to utilize
Rainbow Memorial Park for the 32nd Annual Oshkosh Elks
Sheepshead Fishing Tournament / July 16, 2022.
Resolution 22-259 Approve Special Event – Winnebago County Fair Association to
hold the Winnebago County Fair at Sunnyview Exposition Center
/ August 3-7, 2022.
Resolution 22-260 Approve Special Event – Downtown Oshkosh Business
Improvement District (BID) to utilize Opera House Square for the
Jazz in the Square series / August 4 – September 29 (Thursday
evenings).
Resolution 22-261 Approve Special Event – Downtown Oshkosh Business
Improvement District (BID) to utilize City sidewalks for the August
First Friday: Oshkosh Creates 2! event / August 5, 2022.
Resolution 22-262 Approve Special Event – Silver Star Brands to utilize Menominee
Park for their Employee Appreciation Day / August 12, 2022.
Resolution 22-263 Approve Block Party – McHenry Johnson to utilize Casey Trail off of
Mockingbird way to hold their neighborhood block party / August 13,
2022.
Resolution 22-264 Approve Special Event – Wisconsin Waterfowl Association to host the
Waterfowl Hunters Expo at Sunnyview Exposition Center / August
27, 2022.
Resolution 22-265 Approve Special Event – Lourdes Academy Student Council to utilize
City streets for the Lourdes Academy Homecoming Parade /
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September 23, 2022.
Resolution 22-266 Approve Special Event – Solutions Recovery Inc. to utilize
Menominee Park & City streets for the Recovery Fest Run-Walk event
/ September 24, 2022.
Resolution 22-267 Approve Special Event – Oshkosh North Student Council to utilize
City streets for the Oshkosh North Homecoming Parade / October 7,
2022.
Resolution 22-268 Approve Appointments to Various Boards & Commissions.
Resolution 22-269 Approve “Combination Class B” License, “Class A” License, Special
Class “B” Licenses, Taxi-Cab License, Temporary Beer Garden &
Operator Licenses.
MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA (Ford; second, Erickson)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson
and Mayor Palmeri
ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance 22-270 Update the Bus Loading Zone and Parking Regulations Adjacent to
Oshkosh West High School on N. Eagle Street and Southland Avenue.
MOTION: ADOPT (Erickson; second, Hansen)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson
and Mayor Palmeri
Ordinance 22-271 Amend City Ordinance pertaining to consumption or possession of
intoxicants on Streets/Sidewalks/Parking Lots to allow for open
intoxicants within Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)
(Staff Recommends Waiving the Rules)
MOTION: SUSPEND THE RULES FOR CONSIDERATION (Wojciechowski;
second, Hansen)
CARRIED: Ayes (5) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski
Noes (2) Erickson, Mayor Palmeri
MOTION: TO LAYOVER TO ALLOW THE DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND
INCLUSION COMMITTEE TO REVIEW (Palmeri; second, Hansen)
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LOST: Ayes (2) Erickson, Mayor Palmeri
Noes (5) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski
MOTION: ADOPT (Wojciechowski; second, Hansen)
CARRIED: Ayes (5) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski
Noes (2) Erickson, Mayor Palmeri
Jessica Meidl, 903 W 7th Avenue, Business Improvement District (BID), asked for Council
to vote in favor of the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA). She explained that
the DORA was an enhancement to the City and reminded Council that the DORA would
be a pilot program. She asked Council to include the 600-700 block businesses within the
DORA.
Council Member Wojciechowski asked the organization to address safety concerns for
citizens.
Ms. Meidl stated the BID had worked with staff to provide increased police presence
during the DORA.
Kris Larson, 502 N. Main Street, stated that the City could stop the DORA if staff saw safety
concerns. He suggested Council include all downtown businesses.
Council Member Miller asked if the business were utilizing this process.
Mr. Larson stated patrons could take an alcoholic beverage from his business to the River
Walk currently.
Council Member Wojciechowski asked if there had been an increased police presence
along the Riverwalk.
Mr. Larson explained there had not been a need for increased presence.
Amy Albright, 5744 Ontario Street, Oshkosh Convention and Visitors Bureau, expressed
her support of the DORA. She explained that the DORA could help the downtown thrive.
Barbara Nelson, 419 N. Main Street, Owner of Brinkley’s Boutique LLC, stated as a
business owner within the BID district she was in favor of the DORA. She explained the
businesses want what was best for the community. She mentioned that her business
participated in all of the wine walks which had been a positive experience.
Council Member Miller asked how many wine walks her business had participated in.
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Ms. Nelson stated she participated in a total of 10 and expressed the positive impact to her
business.
Council Member Miller asked how wine walks work with the statute.
Mr. Rohloff explained the statute had changed to allow 2 a year.
Chanda Anderson, 200 City Center, Suite D, Owner of Caramel Crisp Café, stated her
support for the DORA and expressed the DORA could create a thriving downtown. She
stated that if the businesses had issues, those would be communicated to the City right
away.
Dan Hinton, Winnebago County Human Services, Breakwater, expressed his concerns
with inclusion regarding sober living citizens. He stated that there had been no data to
support the economic impact.
Paul Spiegl, 1970 S Westhaven Drive, Chair Breakwater, stated his concerns with only
providing alcohol consumption to create a thriving downtown.
Kyle Foust, 127 W 17th Street, owner of Winners Sports Bar and Grill, explained his support
for the DORA.
Patricia Diener, 1316 Broad Street, expressed concern to have enough officers to manage
the DORA and the potential of drugs.
Mayor Palmeri asked if there was a reason to rush suspending the rules. She stated she did
not support the suspension to waive the rules.
Council Member Ford stated he did not feel like it was rushed.
Mr. Rohloff explained based on the publication dates which would be when the ordinance
would take effect. He stated the earliest for implementation would be July 7, 2022.
Council Member Ford stated his support to waive the rules.
Mayor Palmeri asked if there was a quantity or volume or who would manage the
additional cleaning necessary. She stated her concern for items that had not been clarified.
Council Member Ford asked if there was a way to pass the DORA without the ordinance.
Ms. Lorenson explained that the Ordinance does not create the actual DORA.
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Council Member Wojciechowski stated that he would support the DORA and expressed
concerns regarding the police presence. He thanked all the citizens and representatives
who spoke on the topic.
Mayor Palmeri stated that she had received several email communications regarding
concerns the ordinance not being viewed by the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Committee.
Council Member Ford stated that if a specific committee would like to review, the process
would need to be changed to include them in the process.
Mayor Palmeri explained that she felt that the ordinance was moved quickly. She stated
she would like to have a second reading on the ordinance.
Council Member Erickson expressed her concern with regards to equity impacts of the
program.
Council Member Wojciechowski stated that the committee did not have the opportunity
to discuss the program due to a quorum issue.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer stated his support reluctantly and expressed his concern for the
net gain for the community.
Mayor Palmeri expressed her concern regarding the perception of how this looks and the
concern for the fiscal impact.
Resolution 22-272 Approve Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA).
MOTION: ADOPT (Wojciechowski; second, Miller)
MOTION: AMEND TO INCLUDE EXHIBIT B (Miller; second, Wojciechowski)
CARRIED: Ayes (5) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski
Noes (2) Erickson, Mayor Palmeri
MOTION: AMEND HOURS TO 5:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M. ON SATURDAYS (Ford,
second; Erickson)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson
and Mayor Palmeri
MOTION: AMEND TO END THE DORA AFTER LABOR DAY (Palmeri, second;
Erickson)
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LOST: Ayes (3) Hansen, Erickson, Mayor Palmeri
Noes (4) Ford, Mugerauer, Miller, Wojciechowski
VOTE ON RESOLUTION INCLUDING AMENDMENTS
CARRIED: Ayes (5) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski
Noes (2) Erickson, Mayor Palmeri
Council Member Miller explained that the amendment would include the businesses on
Main Street.
Council Member Ford stated the partnership with the City and the BID would be essential.
Mayor Palmeri asked staff to clarify the map which included the parking lots.
Mr. Rohloff explained that was correct.
Mayor Palmeri asked about the BID boundaries.
Mr. Rohloff explained the boundaries did include the sidewalk across from the residential
area.
Mayor Palmeri stated that the boundary did impact residences within 100 feet and she
asked if the City notified property owners of the change.
Mr. Rohloff explained that would be done for a zoning request so it does not require the
City to notify property owners.
Mayor Palmeri asked about the specific wording regarding time/place.
Mr. Rohloff explained that the resolution included the area and time was designated and
mentioned that Council had the opportunity to amend either item.
Council Member Wojciechowski asked about the type of container that would be
acceptable.
Ms. Lorenson explained the business’ liquor license allowed them to sell alcohol in original
containers.
Council Member Wojciechowski asked if there was a limit to the quantity an individual
could purchase.
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Ms. Lorenson explained there was not a limit.
Mr. Rohloff stated the police officers would not be cup police to create conflict. He
explained the officers would be there for public safety and in case of need.
Council Member Ford stated the amendment to the times to change 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
on Saturday and explained that the farmer’s market did not need to include the DORA. He
expressed his concerns for the recovery community.
Council Member Miller stated he supported the amendment of the time change.
Mayor Palmeri asked who would be fiscally responsible and inquired what the cost would
be if the timeframe would be shortened by 6 weeks.
Mr. Rohloff stated that it could save around $10 -15K.
Council Member Miller stated he did not support the amendment due to wanting to
include fall activities. He explained his support for the full pilot program.
Council Member Wojciechowski asked if there were other reasons besides the cost.
Mayor Palmeri stated the projected $30,000.00 did not include all of the cost and clean up.
She mentioned young families with timeframe of schooling.
Council Member Wojciechowski mentioned that he hoped to not limit the timeframe to
hinder participation.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer stated his concerns for the perception of a pub crawl and the
assurance that Council could end the resolution at any time.
Council Member Erickson asked what indicators would be to review success.
Mr. Rohloff explained that public safety concern which would be monitored and a local
non-profit would assist with cleaning Friday and Monday mornings. He stated that the
BID would need to understand the businesses would need to clean up on Friday and
Saturday evenings. He stated the business community does not want the program to be
pulled.
Council Member Erickson encouraged after the pilot was completed to survey
residents/businesses on the experience.
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Mr. Rohloff stated that if anyone had other suggestions to let him know.
Council Member Ford asked if the pilot program sunsets on October 18, 2022. He stated
that the expectation would be to have data to review at the end of the timeframe.
Ms. Lorenson stated that was correct.
Mayor Palmeri expressed her concern with the programs and the effects to the
surrounding neighborhoods. She stated she did not support the resolution.
NOTE: Council recessed from 8:12 p.m. to 8:19 p.m.
Resolution 22-273 A Resolution providing for the issuance and sale of approximately
$8,615,000 aggregate principal amount of water system revenue
bonds, series 2022D, 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 (Ford; second, Miller)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson
and Mayor Palmeri
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked for a brief explanation.
Harry Allen, Financial Specialist, Elhers, stated the pricing was the same as projected. He
explained there were 3 bids received and the one selected was a premium bid which means
it decreased the principal amount of borrowing.
Resolution 22-274 A Resolution providing for the issuance and sale of approximately
$14,820,000 aggregate principal amount of sewer system revenue
bonds, series 2022E, of the City of Oshkosh, Winnebago County,
Wisconsin, in such amount providing details, prescribing the form
of bond, award the bonds to the best bidder, and providing for the
payment of said bonds and covenants with respect thereto.
MOTION: ADOPT (Wojciechowski; second, Hansen)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson
and Mayor Palmeri
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Resolution 22-275 Approve settlement agreement with Beechwood Plaza Hotel of
Oshkosh, LLC (Hilton Garden Inn) for property tax assessments for
tax year 2021-2022 for property located at 1355 West 20th Avenue.
MOTION: ADOPT (Ford; second, Miller)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson
and Mayor Palmeri
Council Member Miller asked for a summary.
Ms. Lorenson stated the 2021 tax valuation was mediated which lead to a recommendation
of reduction. She explained the refund would be approximately $37,645.00 towards 2021.
Resolution 22-276 Provide Recommendation to Wisconsin Department of
Transportation for Jackson/Oregon Street Bridge Design
MOTION: ADOPT (Erickson; second, Wojciechowski)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson
and Mayor Palmeri
Joy Hanman, 1228 , Merge Developer Group, expressed her concerns and suggested M2.
C3 provided 60-80 ft. for spaces. M2 cuts that area in half. She stated the opposition to M2.
She explained that the redevelopment plan would not be usable as proposed.
Council Member Ford asked if the M2 plan was used, would the development be
completed.
Ms. Hanman explained the developer would need to go back to the drawing board.
Jim Larson, 1369 Rahr Avenue, stated the M2 would include a 14 foot wall which would
remove access to the City Center ramp. He explained that a potential option would be to
curve the parking ramp which would allow access.
Kurt Koeppler, shared the option would include Jackson Street moved to the north to align
with the bridge and the right-of-way on the north side of Jackson would allow. He stated
that a turn lane would be created at Marion Road/Division/Jackson Street. He explained
the move would provide 24 feet closer to grade and provided room/view.
Council Member Wojciechowski asked how the other properties would be effected by the
proposed option.
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Mr. Koeppler stated staff would make the determination if the road was aligned. He
expressed the concern for surrounding developments and he stated he would like to work
together to find the best solution. He expressed the major concerns were the ramp and
access to parking.
Mayor Palmeri asked how Council would proceed.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer explained the resolution stated M2 or an alternative of M2. He
thanked the business community for working with City staff and stated he supported M2
to allow parking and access. He asked about the right-of-way on the west side of the street.
Mr. Rabe stated the right-of-way was one of the reasons to prepare for a potential bridge
should the City need it. He explained realigning Jackson allows the City to develop turn
lanes at the intersection of Marion/Jackson. He mentioned that a recommendation that
would be provided to the Department of Transportation (DOT) that could include similar
to M2 with specific modifications which would include property owners in the process.
Council Member Ford asked if Council could give a high level recommendation and
continue discussions between staff, DOT and the business community.
Mr. Rabe explained the high level recommendation would provide the DOT with a
direction.
Mayor Palmeri thanked the collective staff, committee/boards for their input.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked if further details needed to be included from Council.
Mr. Rohloff explained that further discussions would be had, however the
recommendation in the resolution would give the DOT insight on direction.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Rohloff explained that staff had been working with R.A. Smith on the elements of the
utility fee to replace special assessments. He stated a report would be provided regarding
the process to get the initial thoughts and would be communicated at the July 12, 2022
Council Meeting.
Mayor Palmeri asked if the process would be added to the ballot for vote in November
2022.
Mr. Rohloff stated staff would review the process.
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Council Member Erickson asked if public participation during Common
Council/Board/Commission Meetings could be brought back to Council meetings.
Council Member Wojciechowski stated that the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
had discussed this and was supportive to bring back the option.
Council Member Ford asked if the intent was only for public participation.
Mayor Palmeri asked that the Boards/Commission Members and public participation be
included.
Council Member Erickson stated she was open to the potential for both public and
Boards/Commission Members.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked what the impact would be to staff and financially be
discussed at a future Council meeting.
Mr. Rohloff stated he would provide Council with an impact analysis at an upcoming
Council meeting for discussion.
Ms. Lorenson mentioned that there are various Boards/Commissions that have hearings
or items that have due process rights.
Mr. Rohloff stated that there would be some Boards/Commissions that would not be
recommended for the virtual options.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer expressed he hoped the virtual option would be used for an
individual that could not participate in-person.
Mr. Rohloff stated he would add the topic to an upcoming meeting.
Mayor Palmeri suggested a potential updated status of the Board/Commissions.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer stated there would be a closed session after the Council Meeting
on July 26, 2022 for the City Manager’s Mid-Year review and the Strategic Planning
Workshop on July 12, 2022 at Oshkosh Corp Community Room.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer mentioned that the 1st Budget Workshop would include Long
Range Finance Committee on July 6, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
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Mr. Rohloff asked Council if they preferred to move the workshop to 6:00 p.m. instead of
5:00 p.m.
Council agreed with 5:00 p.m.
Mayor Palmeri asked if the transportation utility fee would be included at the workshop.
Mr. Rohloff stated that it would be too early to discuss the transportation utility fee topic.
He mentioned that Long Range Finance Committee could review the report however the
discussion should happen during the July 12, 2022 Council Meeting to understand Council
intent.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer stated that Long Range Finance Committee would be bringing
up the debt regarding future facility and what the Council would like the committee to
focus on.
Russ Van Gompel, Director of Finance, stated the topics included in the workshop would
include the funding sources, debt, remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
and framework of the process.
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
Mr. Rohloff mentioned the 4th of July festivities: Parade at 9am, Main St./Otter Ave. to
Irving Ave. to Menominee Park; Festival Foods Fireworks Show at Menominee Park at
dusk; Food trucks staged throughout Menominee Park from 3pm-10pm and the Oshkosh
Public Museum Auxiliary Pie Sale on July 10, 2022.
Mr. Rohloff stated the outstanding issues were provided within the Council packet.
MOTION: ADJOURN (Miller; second, Ford)
CARRIED: VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
JESSI L. BALCOM
CITY CLERK