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Home My WebLink About02. Common Council MinutesPROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN AUGUST 10, 2022 REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, August 10, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Mayor Palmeri presided. PRESENT: Council Members Aaron Wojciechowski, Lynnsey Erickson, Matt Mugerauer, Courtney Hansen, Bill Miller and Mayor Palmeri EXCUSED: Council Member Ford ALSO PRESENT: Mark Rohloff, City Manager; Jessi Balcom, City Clerk; Lynn Lorenson, City Attorney; and Kelly Nieforth, Director of Community Development CITIZEN STATEMENTS There were no citizen statements to Council. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Report of Bills by the Finance Director. Receipt & Filing of the Oshkosh Public Library Minutes from June 30, 2022. Receipt & Filing of the Common Council Minutes from July 26, 2022. Receipt of Claim filed with the City’s Insurance Company: A) Quality Truck Care Center; Alleged damage to Light Pole by City garbage truck. Resolution 22-337 Approve Specific Implementation Plan for a Commercial Development at 580 South Koeller Street (Plan Commission Recommends Approval). Resolution 22-338 Approve Initial Resolution for Special Assessments for Asphalt Pavement, Driveway Aprons, Sanitary Sewer Main and Laterals (New and Relay), Water Main and Laterals (New and Relay), and Storm Sewer Main and Laterals (New and Relay) Relating to Contract No. 23-09 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – AUGUST 10, 2022 2 A) Bradley Street (West 28th Avenue to West Waukau Avenue) B) West 28th Avenue (100’ west of Bradley Street to 100’ east of Bradley Street) C) West Waukau Avenue (100’ west of Bradley Street to 100’ east of Bradley Street) Resolution 22-339 Approve CIP Amendment and Cooperative Purchase of IBAK Truck from EnviroTech Equipment for the Field Operations Division of the Department of Public Works ($411,652.66). Resolution 22-340 Award Bid for Public Works Contract No. 22-08 to Vinton Construction Company, Inc. for North Main Street 300 Block East and Fire Station 19 Parking Lots construction ($429,929.75). Resolution 22-341 Approve Purchase of 2022 Palo Alto maintenance agreement from Heartland Business Systems for IT Division ($32,217.36). Resolution 22-342 Approve Professional Services Agreement with Red Shoes Inc. for Marketing and Public Relations Services for GO Transit ($99,000.00). Resolution 22-343 Approve Appointments to Board/Commission. Resolution 22-344 Disallowance of Claim by Mai Vang. Resolution 22-345 Approve Special Class “B” License, & Operator Licenses. Council Member Wojciechowski pulled resolution 22-343 from the consent agenda. MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTION 22-343 (Mugerauer; second, Miller) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller and Mayor Palmeri Resolution 22-343 Approve Appointments to Board/Commission. MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Wojciechowski) MOTION: DIVIDE INTO: (Wojciechowski; second Mugerauer) PART A) PLAN COMMISSION PART B) LONG RANGE FINANCE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – AUGUST 10, 2022 3 MOTION: PART A) PLAN COMMISSION (Mugerauer; second, Wojciechowski) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller and Mayor Palmeri MOTION: PART B) LONG RANGE FINANCE (Mugerauer; second, Erickson) CARRIED: Ayes (5) Erickson, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller and Mayor Palmeri Noe (1) Wojciechowski ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance 22-346 Amend Section 25-68 of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code Pertaining to Snow and Ice Removal FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Mayor Palmeri asked if the amendment was regarding the salting of the sidewalk by citizens. Ms. Nieforth confirmed that was correct. She explained the topic had been discussed by the Sustainability Advisory Board and clarified there were other options than salt to clear your sidewalks/driveway. Council Member Wojciechowski mentioned that during a presentation that language might need to be updated. He stated the alternative options would assist with damage and run-off issues. He stated sand and cheese brine were alternatives. Ms. Nieforth stated sand would be a good alternative to salt and outreach would be begin once approved to share options. Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked about potential increase of risk for the liability. Ms. Lorenson explained that the amendment did not change the requirement to remove the ice. Ordinance 22-347 Amend Various Sections of Chapter 30 Zoning Ordinance (Plan Commission Recommends Approval). MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Erickson) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller and Mayor Palmeri PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – AUGUST 10, 2022 4 Mayor Palmeri asked for a summary. Ms. Nieforth explained that the amendment was items that needed to be updated with trends. Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager, stated that several of the changes were clarifications and new trends that had come up during projects. Mayor Palmeri asked about native planting plants ordinance. Mr. Lyons explained the Sustainability Advisory Board would expand our list of native plantings. Mayor Palmeri asked about a composting ordinance. Mr. Lyons stated that was not actively being pursued however staff could review. Ordinance 22-348 Approve Zone Change from Suburban Mixed Use District (SMU) to Suburban Mixed Use District with a Planned Development Overlay (SMU-PD) for Properties Located West of South Washburn Street (Plan Commission Recommends Approval). MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Miller) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller and Mayor Palmeri Resolution 22-349 Approve Specific Implementation Plan Amendment for Storage Buildings Located at 2625 South Washburn Street (Plan Commission Recommends Approval). MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Miller) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller and Mayor Palmeri 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. 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. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – AUGUST 10, 2022 5 Mayor Palmeri asked about the COTS transitional packet not being complete and the Boys and Girls Club assisting with the expansion. Mr. Rohloff stated the application provided in the packet was for the Boys and Girls Club Capital Program however the organization would be submitting an application regarding the Runaway Youth Program. He explained the request was for $2.5 million for their capital project and his recommendation was $1 million. Ms. Nieforth mentioned the potential of other resources such as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to assist with the Runway Youth Program funding. Mr. Rohloff explained that Ms. Nieforth had attended each meeting to discuss other alternative options for funding if the request did not fit for ARPA funds. Mayor Palmeri asked if the application questions need to be completed. Mr. Rohloff stated he would request more clarity regarding specific data needed to complete the application. Mayor Palmeri asked about the COTS program intake process and building agreement. Mr. Rohloff explained he would request more information from the applicant. He stated the building was being purchased by the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and the rent charged would keep up the building. He explained that COTS did require rent payments. Council Member Miller stated he supported the COTS application to provide housing for the homeless. He asked what the recommended percentage of the request was being funded for the Boys and Girls Club. Mr. Rohloff explained 40% funding recommendation. Council Member Miller suggested to take a deeper look at the funding for the Boys and Girls Club. He explained the organization provides a variety of services to the community and has never requested funding from the City. Mayor Palmeri asked if Council Member Miller was on the Board of Directors. Council Member Miller stated he was not. He recommended to increase the funding. Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked if the financial need was still necessary with each of the PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – AUGUST 10, 2022 6 organizations. Mr. Rohloff explained that he had asked the applicants if they had secured other funding sources for their needs and the recommended applicants confirmed the need was still valid. Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked if the intent was to not support operational needs due to a void the funding would leave. Mr. Rohloff stated ADVOCAP would move from program to program which would eliminate the program. He explained they would assist with the Tiny Homes Project to provide services. He stated the funding would bridge a gap. Council Member Miller stated the ADVOCAP funding would assist with direct assistance that was already taking place. Mr. Rohloff stated leveraging ARPA funds would assist to provide resources. Council Member Miller asked if there was funding that was unable to get out to the citizens in need due to awareness and staffing. Mr. Rohloff confirmed. Council Member Miller stated he supported. Council Member Erickson explained one of the issues was citizens were hitting the maximum assistance for funding. Mayor Palmeri mentioned Council had suggested to provide 75% non-infrastructure and the other 25% would assist direct assistance to households. She stated her appreciation for the selected applicants. Mayor Palmeri mentioned the virtual options for meetings. Mr. Rohloff explained he added the topic as a place marker and mentioned that staff was not ready to present any options to recommend to Council. He stated that the joint meeting with the Oshkosh Area School District (OASD) Board and Oshkosh City Council would be held on Thursday, October 27 at 5:00 p.m. District Administration Office. He mentioned the topics would be relating to bussing, athletic facilities and museum education program. He asked if Council had any recommendations to let his office know. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – AUGUST 10, 2022 7 Mayor Palmeri asked to receive items on the agenda prior to the meeting. Deputy Mayor Mugerauer stated the intention of the meeting should be productive. Mr. Rohloff explained the topics should allow for participation. Mr. Rohloff explained the 2021 audit presentation would be given at the September 13, 2022 Council Meeting at the beginning of the meeting. Mr. Rohloff explained the upcoming workshop: Clearwell Workshop on August 23, 2022 Council Meeting at 5:00 p.m. 2nd Budget Workshop on August 30th Room 404, City Hall at 5:00 p.m. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS Report of Council Liaison for Boards & Commissions Council Member Miller Oshkosh Convention and Visitors Bureau  EAA numbers and revenue had increased Mayor Palmeri Advisory Parks Board  Visited Parks Council Member Hansen Traffic & Parking Advisory Board  Discussed South Main into one lane each way CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS Mr. Rohloff explained the Parks Department would be down until 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2022. Mr. Rohloff stated an amendment with POLCO for Additional Survey and Benchmarking Services ($24,736.00) which would provide information on the national survey to benchmark. He explained new features that would be provided. Mr. Rohloff stated the outstanding issues were provided within the Council packet. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – AUGUST 10, 2022 8 Mr. Rohloff explained the lifeline rates were submitted to the PSC and awaiting feedback. Mayor Palmeri asked about the timeline for a public discussion regarding the fee to replace special assessments. MOTION: CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE MID-YEAR REVIEW OF THE CITY MANAGER AN EMPLOYEE OVER WHICH THE COMMON COUNCIL HAS JURISDICTION & EXERCISES RESPONSIBILITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 19.85(1)(C) OF THE WISCONSIN STATE STATUTES (Mugerauer; second, Erickson) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Wojciechowski, Erickson, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller and Mayor Palmeri MOTION: ADJOURN (Mugerauer; second, Erickson) CARRIED: VOICE VOTE The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m. JESSI L. BALCOM CITY CLERK PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, September 13, 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 James Rabe, Public Works Director PRESENTATION 2021 Financial and Report Presentation by Greg Pitel of Kerber Rose CITIZEN STATEMENTS:  Patricia Diener, 1316 Broad, Oshkosh – concerned about her street reconstruction, budget and costs; also sewer cover concerns and safety. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Report of Bills by the Finance Director Receipt & Filing of the Museum Board Meeting Minutes:  July 7, 2022  August 4, 2022 Receipt & Filing of the Oshkosh Public Library Board Minutes:  July 28, 2022 Receipt & Filing of the Common Council Minutes:  July 12, 2022  August 23, 2022 Res 22-369 Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with Winnebago County for Fire Protection Services at Wittman Regional Airport Res 22-370 Award Bid to SonSeeker Pool Masonry for Plastering Repair and Restoration of the Pollock Community Water Park Lazy River for Parks Department ($374,242.50) Res 22-371 Approve Change Order No. 1 (Final) for Public Works Contract No. 21-11 Sanitary Manhole Rehabilitation / Inflow/Infiltration Reduction Program / Wood Sewer & Excavating (+$32,688.54) 2 Res 22-372 Award Bid for Public Works Contract No. 22-17 to Vinton Construction Company, Inc. for South Koeller Street Concrete Patching ($232,681.15) Res 22-373 Approve Specific Implementation Plan Amendment for a Landscaping Revision at 2300 Witzel Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) Res 22-374 Approve Setting Public Hearing Date for Partial Right-of-Way Vacation for a Portion of East 9th Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) Res 22-375 Approve Appointments to Redevelopment Authority Res 22-376 Approve Special Class “B” License, & Operator Licenses MOTION TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA: Erickson; second, Wojciechowski CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski and Mayor Palmeri NEW ORDINANCES (FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES) Ord 22-377 Approve Zone Change from Heavy Industrial District (HI) to Heavy Industrial District with a Planned Development Overlay (HI-PD) for Property Located at 3815 Oregon Street (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) Ord 22-378 Approve Request to Annex to the City from the Town of Oshkosh /Pontoonin House Annexation; 2538 Shorewood Drive and Part of 2534 Shorewood Drive (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) PENDING ORDINANCES Ord 22-379 Amend Section 17-38.1 and Section 17-32 of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code Pertaining to Public Nuisance Abatement MOTION TO ADOPT: Mugerauer; second, Ford CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski and Mayor Palmeri Ord 22-380 Amend Section of Chapter 30 Zoning Ordinance Pertaining to Wisconsin Native Perennial Landscape Species (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) 3 MOTION TO ADOPT: Wojciechowski; second, Erickson CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski and Mayor Palmeri NEW RESOLUTIONS Res 22-381 Approve 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Plan The following persons spoke regarding Res 22-381 (Coolidge Ave):  Nathan S Weyenberg, 901 Coolidge Ave, Oshkosh  Jerry Kuiper, 897 Coolidge Ave, Oshkosh  Jim Steiner, 895 Coolidge Ave, Oshkosh The following persons spoke regarding Res 22-381 (Wisconsin Street):  Alex Hummel, 1235 Wisconsin St, Oshkosh MOTION TO APPROVE: Mugerauer; second, Ford MOTION TO AMEND PAGE 126 OF CIP TO REMOVE $48,000 LINE ITEM FOR SIDEWALKS RESULTING IN NO SIDEWALK FOR COOLIDGE AVE: Miller; second, Ford CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski and Mayor Palmeri VOTE ON RESOLUTION AS AMENDED CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski and Mayor Palmeri Res 22-382 Approve ARPA allocations for non-infrastructure purposes The following persons spoke regarding Res 22-382:  Mercy Ajao, 1456 W 3rd Ave, Oshkosh  Tracy Ogden, 8021 Cavendish Rd, Neenah  Jeff Trembly, 3040 Wilderness Pl, Oshkosh MOTION TO APPROVE: Ford; second, Wojciechowski MOTION TO AMEND BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB FUNDING TO $1,600,000: Miller; second, Hansen CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski and Mayor Palmeri 4 VOTE ON RESOLUTION AS AMENDED CARRIED: Ayes (7) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski and Mayor Palmeri Res 22-383 Provide Direction to Staff Relating to the Water Filtration Plant Clearwells Reconstruction/Rehabilitation Design Parameters The following persons spoke regarding Res 22-383:  Aaron Sherer, 1720 Cliffview Dr., Oshkosh MOTION TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION WITH OPTION 2 (CAST IN PLACE LOW RECTANGULAR TANKS) AND STRIKING OPTIONS 1 AND 3: Ford; second, Hansen CARRIED: Ayes (6) Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski; Noes (1) Mayor Palmeri COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Palmeri requested a future workshop for PFAS education – Following later discussion under City Manager Statements below, Council did not direct the City Manager to schedule a workshop. Future Meetings /Workshops/Topics:  Virtual Option for Meetings – September 27, 2022 Council Meeting  Joint Meeting of the OASD Board and Oshkosh City Council - Thursday, October 27 at 5:00 p.m. District Administration Office  Joint Meeting of City Council and DEI Committee – Monday, September 26, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.  2023 Budget Workshops October 17 & 18, 2022 CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS Professional Services Agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. for Engineering Services for Sawyer Creek Watershed ($74,500.00) Professional Services Agreement with AECOM for 2022 Water Distribution System Leak Detection Services ($30,475.00) 5 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Voluntary Drinking Water PFAS Sampling Project Update  Mayor Palmeri and Council discussed the current report – James Rabe and Mark Rohloff gave clarification regarding the sample results along with the location of testing requirements and results on our website (Water Utility page). 20 compounds were test and only (1) showed a level that was detectable (1.55 parts per trillion, which is below regulatory levels of 70 parts per trillion). These results are non-concerning due to the low levels. Further information will be given in a newsletter article. Outstanding Issues MOTION TO ADJOURN Mugerauer; second, Miller CARRIED: VOICE VOTE The meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m. JESSI L. BALCOM CITY CLERK