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TRAFFIC & PARKING ADVISORY BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
Nov. 8, 2022
Attendees:
Dan Becker, Chairperson Dan Sciezinski Jim Collins, Transportation Director
Bill Christianson
Ross Wandschneider
Al Hartman Jane Weber, Secretary
Absent: Jim Stapel, Courtney Hansen
GUESTS: Battalion Chief Jaeger (OFD), Sgt. Beggs (OPD)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chairman Becker called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm and he explained protocol for
public comment. Roll call was requested and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Dan stated the first order of business was to approve the minutes from the October
monthly meeting.
Dan Sciezinski made a motion to approve minutes as written, seconded by Ross
Wandschneider. Motion approved after roll-call vote.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Request to extend No Parking – Ceape Ave.
Jim Collins stated this request came from the Oshkosh Fire Department. Battalion Chief
Jaeger was present and stated when vehicles are parked in the spots across the street
from the firehouse, the new ladder truck can be hard to maneuver when returning from
a call. This is a proactive way to avoid potential accidents. The law firm across the street
has no issues as they have a lot, plus there is plenty of other street parking available.
Dan Sciezinski made a motion to approve request as presented, seconded by Al
Hartman. Motion approved after roll-call vote.
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2. Parking Ordinance Updates – Algoma Blvd.
Jim Collins said these updates are needed after Algoma Blvd. reconstruction project.
Dan Sciezinski made a motion to also discuss Agenda Item 4 at this time since it
directly impacts Agenda Item 2; seconded by Al Hartman. Motion approved after roll-call
vote. Jim stated the sign/street painting crew discovered things slightly changed after
the construction project causing some minor discrepancies in the current ordinances. He
had the staff check the measurements so ordinances could be updated properly. Dan
Sciezinski asked when this project is expected to be complete; Jim said they should
finish this week but the traffic signals still need to be programed by the Electric
Department. There was a slight delay waiting for WPS to get power. Therefore; the
planned opening is Friday Nov. 18th. The following changes are as follows:
NEW – 1 hour parking, east side, from 240 feet north of Woodland Avenue to 70 feet
south of Vine Avenue between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. (Current condition: 1-hour
parking, east side, from 205 feet north of Woodland Avenue to 110 feet south of Vine
Avenue between the hours of 8 am and 6 pm)
NEW – No parking, east side, from 70 feet south of Vine Avenue to 150’ north of Vine
Avenue. (Current Condition: no parking, east side, from 110 feet south of Vine Avenue
to 137 feet north of Vine Avenue)
NEW – No parking, east side, from Woodland Avenue to 240 feet north of Woodland
Avenue.(Current condition: no parking, east side, from Woodland Avenue to 205 feet
north of Woodland Avenue)
NEW – No parking, west side, from Woodland Avenue to 140’ north of New York
Avenue. (Current condition: no parking, west side, from Woodland Avenue to 260 feet
north of New York Avenue)
NEW – No parking, west side, from Congress Avenue to 200 feet south of Congress
Avenue. (Current condition: no parking, west side, from Congress Avenue to 230 feet
south of Congress Avenue)
NEW – No parking, stopping, standing, waiting – bus loading zone, east side from 265
feet north of Vine Avenue to 440 feet north of Vine Avenue between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. on
school days. (Current condition: no, parking, stopping, standing, waiting – bus loading
zone, east side from 265 feet north of Vine Avenue to 440 feet north of Vine Avenue
between 7 and 3 on school days)
NEW – 1-hour parking, east side, from 150 feet north of Vine Avenue to 265 feet north of
Vine Avenue between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on school days. (Current condition: 60-minute
parking, east side, from 137 feet north of Vine Avenue to 265 feet north of Vine Avenue
between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on school days)
Dan Sciezinski made a motion to approve request for all changes as written, seconded
by Ross Wandschneider. Motion approved after roll-call vote.
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3. Elect Chairperson
Jim Collins said due to Dan Becker moving outside city limits, a new chair for this
board will be needed for the January meeting as December will be the last meeting that
Dan is able to attend. Due to the topic, Dan Becker will not be included in the vote.
Dan Becker asked if anyone is willing to step up and assume the position; Al Hartman
stated he would be willing if there are no other members interested.
Dan Sciezinski formally nominated Al Hartman as Chairperson; seconded by Bill
Christianson. Motion approved after roll-call vote.
Jim Collins reminded everyone that there still are two openings on this board. Should
anyone be interested in serving they should fill out an application on the city website or
contact the City Manager’s office.
STAFF STATEMENTS:
Jim Collins already gave the Algoma Blvd. update; no additional updates at this time.
FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS:
Chairman Becker asked if there are any future agenda requests. Dan Sciezinski asked
for an update on the tree trimming by Georgia Street as it would be nice to have it done
before spring. Jim Collins said he put in the request but will follow up to see what the
status is. Bill Christianson said he has some concerns about the traffic by the new Vel
Phillips Middle School. He feels there is going to be a major traffic jam in rainy or cold
weather due to the number of parents that drop children off. The temporary drop off
area can maybe handle 9-10 cars but he feels the volume will be 10x that amount. Jim
said the consultants did extensive studies to account for that type of scenario so now we
need to wait and see and address if problems arise.
Al Hartman made a request that we document in the minutes our appreciation for all
the years of service that Dan Becker served on this board; seconded by Bill
Christianson.
There were no addition topics for discussion.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Dan Sciezinski to Adjourn, seconded by Al Hartman.
Motion Carried after roll-call vote. Meeting adjourned at 4:21 pm.
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