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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Mark Rohloff, City Manager
DATE: September 30, 2022
RE: Weekly Newsletter
1. AIRPORT ZONING UPDATE MEETING: The City of Oshkosh and Winnebago
County will be hosting a public informational meeting to provide the public an
opportunity to provide feedback on a proposed update to Wittman Regional Airport
Zoning Code. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. at
City Hall in Room 404.
In 2019, the City of Oshkosh, in conjunction with the consulting firm Mead & Hunt, began
reviewing the existing Wittman Regional Airport Zoning Ordinance. In particular, the
City was interested in updating the Zoning Ordinance to provide additional flexibility in
regards to the types of compatible land uses that are permitted in proximity to Wittman
Regional Airport. The overall goal of the project is to maintain compatible land uses
around the airport while allowing the City & County to more fully implement their land
use plans in the airport and surrounding commercial areas. The City of Oshkosh &
Winnebago County will be presenting an overview of the proposed update at the meeting
and will gather feedback from participants. Meeting notices were mailed to property
owners who are located in areas that may be affected by the proposed update.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding please do not hesitate to contact the
Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager at (920) 236-5059.
2. FREE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION AT THE OSHKOSH PUBLIC MUSEUM: People
remember their loved ones who have passed in different ways; maybe it’s through
keeping a photograph of them on their desk, or playing their favorite song, or placing
flowers on their grave. For those who celebrate Día de los Muertos, constructing ofrendas
(altars) help celebrate the legacies of family, friends, and ancestors.
On the grounds of the Museum, visitors will be able to share in this traditional celebration
by contributing to a community altar, making crafts, and watching performances by
Ballet Folklorico Xanharati dancers and mariachi.
This free event will be held at The Oshkosh Public Museum on October 29th from 12:00
pm to 4:00 pm.
This event includes a free showing of Disney Pixar’s “Coco”. This family movie will be
shown at the Time Community Theater; Spanish language matinee at 2pm, and an
English language showing at 7pm.
We encourage you to share this exciting event with your family, friends, and anyone who
wants to join in the celebration! Information on how to contribute to the community altar
will be shared in early October. Table opportunities for organizations providing services
to the Spanish-speaking community are available at this event. Please reach out to Kate
Stel, OPM Marketing Coordinator (920-236-5763) to reserve your table before October
17th.
3. CONGRATULATIONS: Each year the Wisconsin Emergency Management Services
Association (WEMSA) honors individuals or departments throughout our state. This
year, the City of Oshkosh Fire Department was recognized as EMS Service of the Year.
Follow the link below to read the full article and information about the recipients.
Wisconsin EMS Association® (WEMSA®) honors 2022 EMS Excellence in Service
Awards Winners
4. ATTACHMENTS: Attached are the Oshkosh Public Library Highlights for September
2022.
5. LOOKING AHEAD: Among the meetings I have scheduled for the week of October 3
include: On Monday at 10:00 AM I will be meeting with Kelly Nieforth to discuss city
developments. On Tuesday at 10:00 AM I will be meeting virtually with Dustin Overbeck
of HeyGov. At 2:00 PM I will be meeting with Finance Director Van Gompel to wrap up
the budget and prepare for the October workshops. At 4:30 PM I will be meeting the
UWO Chancellor Andy Levitt. On Wednesday at 8:00 AM I will be meeting with the
Leadership Oshkosh Government Day planning committee. At 2:00 PM I will be
conducting the quarterly employee virtual meeting. At 8:30 AM on Thursday I will be
meeting with Fire Chief Stanley to discuss departmental initiatives. At 10:00 AM I will be
meeting with staff to discuss subdivision development. At 11:30 AM I will be
participating in a presentation at the Westside Association monthly meeting. If you have
any questions about my schedule, please contact me.