HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.Minutes from Common Council MeetingPROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
JULY 12, 2022
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers,
City Hall.
Mayor Palmeri presided.
PRESENT: Council Members Courtney Hansen, Aaron Wojciechowski, Lynnsey
Erickson, Michael Ford, Matt Mugerauer and Mayor Palmeri
ALSO PRESENT: Mark Rohloff, City Manager; Jessi Balcom, City Clerk; Amy
VandenHogen, Assistant City Attorney; and Kelly Nieforth, Director of Community
Development
NOTE: Council Member Miller arrived at 6:31 p.m.
INTRODUCTION OF STAFF
Drew Jaeger, Battalion Chief/Fire Department, who has been within the Oshkosh Fire
Department for 23 years. He expressed his appreciation for the City and that he looked
forward to serving the community.
Jason Shikoski, Battalion Chief/Fire Department, stated he had been a member of the
Oshkosh Fire Department since 1997 and expressed the honor to represent the City of
Oshkosh.
PUBLIC HEARING
Resolution 22-277 Approve Submittal of 2022 Community Development Block Grant
Annual Action Plan (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)
MOTION: ADOPT (Hansen; second, Ford)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Hansen, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer and
Mayor Palmeri
Mayor Palmeri asked about the funds for fair housing.
Ms. Neiforth explained that the amount $19,000 would go to Milwaukee Fair Housing
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Council and the $100,000 was used to administer the program.
Mayor Palmeri asked how a citizen would submit a complaint regarding fair housing.
Ms. Nieforth explained various community organizations as well as the City of Oshkosh
website are available to assist with residents who might have a complaint.
Mayor Palmeri asked about the contact with the Neighborhood Associations regarding
CDBG funds.
Ms. Nieforth stated that the City did work with GO-HNI to help the City spread the word
of the action plan as well as public meetings to gather public input. She explained the City
had been looking for ways to partner with organizations to assist with funding.
CITIZEN STATEMENTS
James Nichols, 813 Grove Street, expressed concern regarding climate change and stated
he would like the City to use any unused park space/land to create an agroforest. He
mentioned the homeless population would be able to maintain the land.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Report of Bills by the Finance Director.
Receipt & Filing of the Common Council Minutes from June 28, 2022.
Resolution 22-278 Approve Purchase of Road Salt for Winter 2022-2023 for the
Department of Public Works through WDOT from Compass Minerals
($354,862.20).
Resolution 22-279 Award Bid to Lincoln Contractor Supply for 6” Auto Priming
Towable Water Pump for Storm Water Utility ($44,891.88).
Resolution 22-280 Approve Budget Transfer ($325,000.00); Award Bid to Treeo’s Tree
Service Inc. for Ash Tree Removal for Forestry Division ($226,337.00)
and Direct Transfer to Taking Root Fund at Oshkosh Area
Community Foundation ($98,663.00).
Resolution 22-281 Accept Sidewalk and Electric Easement at the Northeasterly Corner of
High Avenue and Vine Avenue (1020 Vine Avenue) (Plan
Commission Recommends Approval).
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Resolution 22-282 Accept Sidewalk and Electric Easement at the Southeasterly Corner of
High Avenue and Vine Avenue (1010 Woodland Avenue) (Plan
Commission Recommends Approval).
Resolution 22-283 Accept Sidewalk and Electric Easement at the Southwesterly Corner
of Algoma Boulevard and Wisconsin Street (625 Algoma Boulevard)
(Plan Commission Recommends Approval).
Resolution 22-284 Accept Pond Maintenance Easement, Storm Sewer Easement, and
Storm Sewer/Drainage Easement at 3855 South Washburn Street
(Camping World) (Plan Commission Recommends Approval).
Resolution 22-285 Accept Storm Drainage Easement at the West 3700 Block of South
Washburn Street (Plan Commission Recommends Approval).
Resolution 22-286 Approve Street Right of Way Dedications for the Widening and
Easterly Extension of East 9th Avenue and the Widening of the East
Side of South Main Street between East 8th and 9th Avenues (Plan
Commission Recommends Approval).
Resolution 22-287 Approve Conditional Use Permit to Establish a Restaurant Land
Use at 1675 Oregon Street (Plan Commission Recommends
Approval).
Resolution 22-288 Approve Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Commercial
Entertainment at 309 and 313 Washington Avenue (Plan
Commission Recommends Approval).
Resolution 22-289 Approve Specific Implementation Plan Amendment for a Refuse
Enclosure at 240 West 9th Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends
Approval).
Resolution 22-290 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
No. 22-02
A) 9th Avenue (100’ West of South Main Street to the Railroad
Tracks)
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B) South Main Street (100’ North of 9th Avenue to 100’ South of 9th
Avenue).
Resolution 22-291 Approve Special Event – WFCA All Star Football Games at JJ Keller
Field at Titan Stadium / July 15 & 16, 2022.
Resolution 22-292 Approve Special Event – Blades & Boards Axe Throwing to hold their
Title Town Throw Down in the parking lot of 2283 State Road 44 /
August 4, 2022.
Resolution 22-293 Approve Block Party – Teri Weyenberg to utilize W. Bent Avenue to
hold a neighborhood block party / July 16, 2022.
Resolution 22-294 Approve Block Party – Joseph & Carol Ferlo to utilize Devonshire
Drive to hold a neighborhood block party / July 22, 2022.
Resolution 22-295 Approve Block Party – Stephanie Wild to utilize Graceland Drive to
hold a neighborhood block party / August 2, 2022.
Resolution 22-296 Approve Block Party – Danielle Vlach to utilize Michigan Street to
hold a neighborhood block party / August 2, 2022.
Resolution 22-297 Approve Block Party – Brenda Pluchinsky to utilize Sandstone Court
to hold a neighborhood block party / August 2, 2022.
Resolution 22-298 Approve Block Party – Reni Lynch to utilize Menominee Drive to hold
a neighborhood block party / August 2, 2022.
Resolution 22-299 Approve Block Party – Amber Woller to utilize Eichstadt Road &
Christian Drive to hold a neighborhood block party / August 2, 2022.
Resolution 22-300 Approve Block Party – Ann Resop to utilize W. Bent Avenue to hold
a neighborhood block party / August 2, 2022.
Resolution 22-301 Approve Block Party – Krista Recha to utilize Northpoint Street to
hold a neighborhood block party / August 2, 2022.
Resolution 22-302 Approve Block Party – Barbara McClain to utilize Rugby Street to hold
a neighborhood block party / August 6, 2022.
Resolution 22-303 Approve Appointment to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Committee.
Resolution 22-304 Disallowance of Claim by Nicole Sullivan.
Resolution 22-305 Disallowance of Claim by Kay Bahr.
Resolution 22-306 Approve Class “B” Fermented Malt & Class “C” Wine License, Special
Class “B” Licenses, & Operator Licenses.
MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA (Wojciechowski; second, Erickson)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Hansen, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer and
Mayor Palmeri
Council Member Ford stated that citizen Tom Brown had sent an email regarding his
support for resolution 22-287 to approve conditional use permit to establish a restaurant
land use at 1675 Oregon Street (Plan Commission Recommends Approval).
ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance 22-307 Approve Zone Change from Suburban Mixed Use District (SMU) to
Suburban Mixed Use District with a Planned Development Overlay
(SMU-PD) for Properties Located at 350-600 South Koeller Street (Plan
Commission Recommends Approval).
FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Mayor Palmeri asked for a summary.
Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager, stated non-conforming issues on the properties
prior to development.
Resolution 22-308 Approve Fee Schedule for Sewer Use Charges.
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Hansen)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Hansen, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer and
Mayor Palmeri
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked about the services and agreements that the City provided
to the other entities or Municipalities.
John Cameron, Elhers, explained that the whole sale rates would follow an increase and it
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would be the same as the contracts.
Russ Van Gompel, Director of Finance, stated in the final analysis the consumption was
less than anticipated and the increase of operational costs were the reasons behind the
recommendation for a rate increase.
Mayor Palmeri asked if the 4.34% increase was an average per household.
Mr. Cameron confirmed that was an average for a single family household within the City.
Resolution 22-309 Approve Specific Implementation Plan for a Mixed Use Development
for the Properties Located on the East Side of South Main Street (Plan
Commission Recommends Approval).
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Ford)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Hansen, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer and
Mayor Palmeri
Mayor Palmeri asked for a summary.
Ms. Nieforth explained the property was RDA property and in 2020 T-Wall became the
developer.
Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager, stated this property was rezoned in March of
2022. He explained that there would be 3 phases for residential property which includes
gateway features such as roof sign, blade sign, public accessible amenities, restaurant with
views to the river.
Council Member Ford asked about the dog park and accessibility.
Mr. Lyons stated there would be a 1 acre dog park which would be open to the public.
Mayor Palmeri asked who would maintain the dog park.
Mr. Lyons confirmed the developer would maintain that area.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Wojciechowski expressed concern on how agenda items are reviewed by
committees/boards. He inquired about the process of requesting an item to be included on
the meeting agenda. He stated the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee did
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not have a chance to discuss the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) which
had been requested.
Council Member Ford asked to speak to the history of the policy.
Mr. Rohloff stated Council had previously approved the policy. He explained the DORA
topic had been requested to add to the agenda which was denied due to the Council not
having the opportunity to review. He stated there were two consecutive meetings where
the DEI Committee did not meet quorum, however, he did not have any issue with the
topic being discussed by DEI Committee. He explained the policy did apply to all
board/commission except the quasi-judicial boards/commissions.
Council Member Ford stated the process exists due to not having a process on how to add
items to the agenda.
Mayor Palmeri confirmed that the process was initiated to guide boards/commissions on
how to move agenda items through their committee/board to Council for approval. She
asked why the item had not been added to an agenda for the DEI Committee to review at
a later time and would the Council liaison be made aware of the request.
Mr. Rohloff stated that there was not a requirement for the Council liaison be a part of the
process.
Mayor Palmeri asked when the DEI Committee met prior to Council why the item was not
added the agenda.
Mr. Rohloff explained the initial denial was due to the Council not having discussed
however he was unaware of why it was not on a later agenda.
Council Member Wojciechowski stated the communication should improve and the policy
be followed to make the committee aware of requests.
Council Member Ford asked what the process would look like.
Mayor Palmeri explained the consideration to notify the liaison would receive notification
of request or denial from staff.
Mr. Rohloff stated that after the denial of it being added to the agenda and then not brought
back for request.
Council Member Wojciechowski asked how the requested item had been denied.
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John Fitzpatrick, Assistant City Manager/Director Administrative Services, explained that
the request to discuss DORA at the meeting was prior to the Council meeting and staff had
recommended if the committee would like to hear more they could attend or listen to the
Council meeting. He stated they could have brought the topic forward again or appealed
the decision.
Mayor Palmeri asked if it was up to the requestor to resubmit the request.
Mr. Fitzpatrick stated that was not required however they could have inquired what the
next step could have been.
Mayor Palmeri requested the process be reviewed by each board/commission.
Schedule for Consideration of Fee to Replace Special Assessments
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 the report needed to be updated with
the best estimate for costs, which looked like $54.72 additionally per year. He explained
the trip generation was based on land use. He mentioned if Council had questions of the
legal nature staff would prefer to discuss in a closed session.
Mayor Palmeri asked what the timeframe would be to add this as an advisory referendum.
Ms. Balcom stated all the information would have to be submitted to the County Clerk
prior to the end of August.
Mr. Rohloff explained the deadline would be the August 23, 2022 Council Meeting.
Mayor Palmeri stated the format of the question and what the answer that prevails would
need to be defined.
Council Member Ford asked if there was a list of municipalities that had adopted the fee
to replace special assessments.
Mr. Rohloff confirmed that there was a list.
Council Member Ford asked about what the appeal process would look like.
Mr. Rohloff stated he could get that information.
James Rabe, Director of Public Works, mentioned that the Village of Pewaukee and City of
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Wisconsin Rapids had implemented a fee and various others are at different stages of the
process.
Council Member Miller stated the City did not want to be the guinea pig and asked to find
other solutions to lessen the burden for citizens.
Mayor Palmeri expressed her concern for trying to address the topic.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer stated the topic had been on the radar over the last 4 years.
Council Member Ford explained that he would like to see the item moved forward and he
stated a closed session would be helpful to have more information and alternative options
such as a cap on the cost estimates.
Council Member Erickson stated her support to move forward with discussions and
options. She mentioned if the transit utility fee moves forward public input and education
will be key.
Council Member Ford explained the hope was to have options for the public be part of the
education efforts.
Mr. Rohloff stated there was a report to share with Council regarding options.
Council Member Ford explained he would like to have more options to point in the right
direction.
Mayor Palmeri stated the initial thought was to make housing more affordable and the
costs for special assessments had gone up exponentially. She mentioned the timing to
move forward seems correct.
Council Member Miller stated Council would like to solve the problem with the correct
avenue that would be sustainable and work for the majority of the citizens.
Mayor Palmeri asked what happens if a citizen did not pay the special assessment.
Mr. Rohloff explained when the first tax payment is made it is applied to the special
assessment and then the taxes become delinquent.
Ms. VandenHogen stated that if the taxes were delinquent for a time period the County
would foreclose on the property.
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Mayor Palmeri asked what percentage of the properties opted for the payment plan option.
Mr. Rabe stated the information had not been updated recently however it had been
reviewed by the finance department and averaged around 50%. He explained the options
were paid in full, paid in full on the first tax bill, 5 year, 10 year and 15 year plans.
Mr. Rohloff stated the fund had cash flow issues at one point, however the fund has
become solvent to allow the City to not borrow funding. He mentioned that he would
provide previous documentation for Council to review.
Mayor Palmeri asked if the documents included regarding forgiveness or amnesty for
those who were paying on their assessment or retroactive credit.
Mr. Rohloff stated there was very little within the document. He mentioned that Neenah
had done a waiver up to 5 years.
Mr. Rabe explained that Neenah was using a Special Assessment Replacement Fee.
Council Member Wojciechowski asked if Neenah was using the same type of fee that the
City was reviewing.
Mr. Rabe stated it was different methodology, however the same principle.
Council Member Wojciechowski asked if Neenah has had any legal issues.
Mr. Rohloff explained not that he knew of and he stated he would schedule a closed
session.
Mr. Rohloff asked if the closed session for City Manager Mid-Year Review would be
rescheduled to August 10, 2022.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer stated it would be ok to push the review to the August 10, 2022
Council Meeting.
Mr. Rohloff stated the recommendations for ARPA allocations for non-infrastructure
purposes would be presented at the August 10, 2022 Council Meeting. He mentioned not
allocating the entire amount.
Mayor Palmeri asked about the Beach Building TIF performance.
Mr. Rohloff stated that it was performing, however if the land use were to change it
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expires.
Mr. Rohloff explained that the 2nd Budget Workshop was on August 30th, 2022.
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
Report of Council Liaison for Boards & Commissions
There were no reports on the Boards & Commissions from Council.
CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
Mr. Rohloff stated the outstanding issues were provided within the Council packet.
Mayor Palmeri asked about the lifeline rates with the Clearwell Projects.
Mr. Rohloff stated the City was proceeding with the other part of the projects.
Mayor Palmeri asked about timing of the application submission.
Russ Van Gompel, Director of Finance, stated that Elhers had been working on the
application which would be coming up shortly.
Mr. Rohloff explained that the first Council Meeting in August would be moved to
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 due to the Partisan Primary Election.
MOTION: ADJOURN (Mugerauer; second, Miller)
CARRIED: VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
JESSI L. BALCOM
CITY CLERK
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
AUGUST 23, 2022
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, August 23, 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 Palmeri
ALSO PRESENT: Mark Rohloff, City Manager; Jessi Balcom, City Clerk; Lynn Lorenson,
City Attorney; and Russ Van Gompel, Director of Finance
CITIZEN STATEMENTS
Nathan Weyenberg, 901 Coolidge Avenue, expressed his concern with the proposed
installation of sidewalk/curb/gutter. He stated the infrastructure needed to be repaired and
asked if there would be non-conforming setbacks.
Jerald Kuiper, Coolidge Avenue, stated his apprehension regarding the installation of the
sidewalks which would only be used by a few residents. He asked for staff to review the
project.
Council Member Miller asked staff to review the project.
Mr. Rohloff stated the Capital Improvement Plan would be reviewed at the September 13,
2022 Council Meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Report of Bills by the Finance Director.
Receipt & Filing of the Common Council Minutes from August 10, 2022.
Resolution 22-350 Approve CIP Amendment and Award Bid for Public Works Contract
No. 22-25 to Dorner, Inc. for Ripon Lane – Asphalt and Utilities
($523,917.34).
Resolution 22-351 Award Bid to B&P Mechanical Inc. for Transit Garage HVAC
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Equipment Replacement for Transportation Department
($121,825.00).
Resolution 22-352 Approve Street Right of Way Dedications for the Widening of South
Main Street (Plan Commission Recommends Approval).
Resolution 22-353 Approve Special Event – University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Athletics
to host the UW Oshkosh Football Games at Titan Stadium / September
9, October 1, October 16, October 22 & October 29, 2022.
Resolution 22-354 Approval Special Event – Oshkosh Corporation to utilize Riverwalk
& City streets for the Oshkosh Corporation-Amcor United Way 5K
Walk-Run / September 27, 2022.
Resolution 22-355 Approve Special Event – Labor of Love d/b/a Bella Medical Clinic to
utilize City streets and South Park trail for the Walk for Life event /
October 1, 2022.
Resolution 22-356 Approve Special Event – Special Olympics Wisconsin to utilize City
streets & Riverwalk for the Run with the Cops 5K / October 6, 2022).
Resolution 22- 357 Approve Special Event – Run Away Events to utilize the Riverwalk &
City sidewalks for the Lumberjack & Jill Run-Walk event hosted at
Dockside Tavern / October 8, 2022.
Resolution 22-358 Approve Special Event – Wisconsin Herd to utilize City streets &
Riverwalk for the Run with the Herd 5K & Fan Fest hosted at the
Oshkosh Arena / October 30, 2022.
Resolution 22-359 Approve Special Event – Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services Inc.
to utilize Menominee Park & City streets for the Race for the Light
Walk-Run / December 3, 2022.
Resolution 22-360 Approve Appointments to Various Boards & Commissions.
Resolution 22-361 Approve Class “B” Fermented Malt & Class “C” Wine, Combination
Class “A”, Combination Class “B”, Special Class “B” License, &
Operator Licenses.
MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT (Ford; second, Erickson)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski
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and Mayor Palmeri
Council Member Wojciechowski asked how many open liquor licenses were available.
Mr. Rohloff explained approximately 7-8 were still available.
Council Member Wojciechowski asked if that included the Saw Dust District license.
Mr. Rohloff explained that was additional.
ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance 22-362 Amend Section 17-38.1 and Section 17-32 of the City of Oshkosh
Municipal Code Pertaining to Public Nuisance Abatement.
FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Mayor Palmeri asked for a summary.
Ms. Lorenson explained the update included clarification of how the public nuisance
activity would apply in multi-family residences. She stated the appeal procedure process
was added and additional clean-up of the definitions.
Ordinance 22-363 Amend Section of Chapter 30 Zoning Ordinance Pertaining to
Wisconsin Native Perennial Landscape Species (Plan Commission
Recommends Approval).
FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Mayor Palmeri asked for a summary.
Brian Slusarek, Planner, stated the Plan Commission recommended including a list of
Wisconsin native perennial planting for residents to select from.
Ordinance 22-364 Amend Section 25-68 of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code
Pertaining to Snow and Ice Removal.
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Ford)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski
and Mayor Palmeri
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Council Member Ford asked if anyone would be penalized for using salt on the
sidewalks if the temperature would fall below 15 degrees.
Kelly Nieforth, Director of Community Development, stated there would not be a
penalty and that residents were still required to salt the sidewalks. She mentioned the
update provided a list of alternatives to use during the time when the temperature fell
below 15 degrees.
Resolution 22-365 Approve Settlement with Walmart for Property Tax Assessments for
Tax Years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 for Property Located at 351 South
Washburn Street.
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Miller)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski
and Mayor Palmeri
Mayor Palmeri asked the financial difference.
Ms. Lorenson explained that the total charge back was $50,402.12.
Resolution 22- 366 Approve Tax Increment District No. 43 Project Plan; Designate Tax
Increment District No. 43 Boundaries; Create Tax Increment District
No. 43 Mill on Main (Plan Commission Recommends Approval).
MOTION: ADOPT (Erickson; second, Mugerauer)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski
and Mayor Palmeri
Resolution 22-367 Approve Debt Policy (Long Range Finance Committee Recommends
Approval)
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Ford)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski
and Mayor Palmeri
Council Member Miller asked for an explanation and for the long term plan.
Mr. Van Gompel explained the update was to decrease the goal from 50% to 40% of the
state debt limit. He stated that the change was to maintain and improve the credit rating
to obtain lower interest rates for future debt.
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Council Member Miller thanked staff and the committee for the time put into the policy.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer stated that the policy would update the goal from 50% to 40%
which outlined a goal for future Councils and the debt issuing agencies.
Council Member Ford explained in 2014 the debt issuance was at 78.6% and the City
continued to lower the debt issuance.
Mayor Palmeri asked if the safe drinking water loan was a part of the debt.
Mr. Van Gompel stated that this policy was for general obligation debt, which is backed
by the tax levy and paid for by property taxes.
Resolution 22-368 Approve Framework for Future Debt (Long Range Finance
Committee Recommends Approval)
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Miller)
MOTION: LAYOVER UNTIL THE SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 COUNCIL
MEETING (Palmeri; second, Hansen)
LOST: Ayes (1) Mayor Palmeri
Noes (6) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller,
Wojciechowski
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski
and Mayor Palmeri
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer thanked staff and committee for their hard work and
dedication to the needs of the City. He explained it would be $60 million over 10 years.
Council Member Miller stated the document provided a road map/benchmarking for
facility needs.
Mr. Van Gompel reminded Council at the Capital Improvement Plan workshop the
facility needs were reviewed and the total $65 million worth of projects in just City
facilities. He explained Council had provided a goal when staff prepared the Capital
Improvement Plan for the issuance of debt. He stated the resolution would memorialize
the goal and add funding for facilities which would be $6.5 million a year and set
parameters.
Mayor Palmeri asked if the Clearwell facilities were included and for a definition of
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facilities to be added.
Mr. Rohloff explained the facilities were public facilities which were funded through the
general fund. He stated the fund would directly impact the tax levy.
Mayor Palmeri asked to add the facility definitions.
Ms. Lorenson asked where the definition would be added.
Mr. Rohloff stated Council could layover to include additional language.
Council Member Ford stated he would be voting against laying over due to the risk of
creating a definition if tied to a single report. He explained Council would have the ability
to identify what facilities might apply.
Mayor Palmeri mentioned that she would view the Clearwell facility as a facility.
Council Member Ford stated the debt was two different debt sources.
Deputy Mayor Mugerauer explained the resolution would not commit Council to do any
action however define needs over a period of time. He stated the recommendation was to
address the needs and they had provided a framework.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Rohloff explained a memo and five requests for funding with American Rescue Plan
Act (ARPA) funds for non-infrastructure purposes however he was not prepared to make
any recommendation.
Council Member Ford asked when the recommendation would be expected.
Mr. Rohloff explained that he would share the recommendations at the September 13, 2022
Council meeting. He stated there may be others at a different time frame.
Mr. Rohloff clarified that the virtual option for meetings would be added in September as
he was having staff review options relative to cost.
Council Member Miller asked what the potential was and his concern was for
committee/board members making time for the meeting.
Mr. Rohloff stated that he would not recommend doing what the County was doing for
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virtual meetings. He explained that some Boards/Commissions would like to include the
virtual options.
Council Member Wojciechowski asked if there was an issue with accessibility to attend the
meetings if there were measures in place.
Mr. Rohloff explained that to request American Disability Act (ADA) accommodations,
people may contact the City Manager's office.
Council Member Wojciechowski asked if that applied to Board/Commissions as well.
Mr. Rohloff confirmed it did.
Mayor Palmeri mentioned a joint meeting of the Oshkosh Area School District Board and
Oshkosh City Council - Thursday, October 27 at 5:00 p.m. District Administration Office.
Council Member Ford asked who would be running the meeting.
Mayor Palmeri mentioned deferring to the host for the meeting structure beyond
attendance.
Mr. Rohloff confirmed he would communicate the information to the Superintendent.
Mayor Palmeri stated the 2021 Audit Presentation would be included at the September 13,
2022 Council Meeting.
Mayor Palmeri mentioned the 2nd Budget Workshop on August 30th in Room 404, City
Hall at 5:00 p.m.
Mr. Rohloff stated he would speak with the Superintendent regarding the roles. Mayor
Palmeri mentioned deferring to the host. Mr. Rohloff explained a memo and five requests
for funding with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for non-infrastructure
purposes. He mentioned that additionally short and long term goals were provided along
with a summary. He stated the information was provided to Council for feedback in the
future.
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
Report of Council Liaison for Boards & Commissions
Mayor Palmeri mentioned there were open/alternate seats on various
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Boards/Commissions for interested individuals. She stated that youth ex-officio non-
voting seats for high school students were available.
Council Member Wojciechowski mentioned that the Council would be invited to the next
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee meeting.
Mayor Palmeri asked about potentially confirming each member would make the meeting.
Mr. Rohloff stated that staff calls when there might be an issue with a quorum.
CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
Mr. Rohloff explained the following professional services agreements:
AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for Environmental Services during Geotechnical
Subsurface Exploration Project for the 2023 Capital Improvement Projects
($36,000.00)
Strand Associates, Inc. for Interstate 41 Pedestrian Bridge Feasibility Analysis
($42,500.00)
Mr. Rohloff stated the outstanding issues were provided within the Council packet along
with a summary.
Mayor Palmeri asked how the bridge project would fall into the Chapter 12 category.
Mr. Rohloff stated any engineering services would be considered professional service. He
explained the code regulated that when a purchase is over $25,000 but under $75,000, he
was obligated to report to Council. He explained staff from Public Works, Community
Development and Transportation departments had reviewed and agreed that it was
appropriate to utilize Strand based on their experience.
MOTION: ADJOURN (Mugerauer; second, Miller)
CARRIED: VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m.
JESSI L. BALCOM
CITY CLERK