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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes.doc P C C ROCEEDINGS OF THE OMMON OUNCIL C O , W ITY OF SHKOSH ISCONSIN REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Mayor Hintz presided. PRESENT: Council Members Paul Esslinger, Mark Harris, Shirley Mattox, Wil liam Castle, Brian Poeschl, and Stephen Hintz EXCUSED: Council Member Frank Tower ALSO PRESENT: Richard Wollangk, City Manager, Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk, and David Patek, Director of Public Works Council Member Esslinger read the Invocation. The Pledg e of Allegiance was led by Council Member Esslinger. A proclamation was presented by Mayor Hintz declaring June 26 & 27, 2003 as “Forget Me Not” sale days in the City of Oshkosh. Consent Agenda The minutes of the May 27, 2003 meeting were presented as written. The Report of the City Manager was read. The bills were presented in the amount of $3,225,457.21. The Report of the City Clerk was read. Resolution 03 - 159 Grant Conditional Use Permit/Scott Avenue Council Member Mattox expressed her concerns regarding maintenance of the parking lot on Scott Avenue. Tom Sonnleitner, Vice - Chancellor of Administration University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, explained the request for the permit. Resolution 03 - 160 Transfer Funds/Redevelopment Authority of the City of Oshkosh Resolution 03 - 161 Initial Resolution/Asphalt Mill & Overlay 1 Proceedings of the Common Council – June 10, 2003 Resolution 03 - 162 Approve Change Order No. 1/Phenco Inc./Marion Road - Pearl Avenue Redevelopment Project Area (Phenco, Neenah, Net Decrea se of, $15, 775.79) Resolution 03 - 163 Approve Change Order No. 1/Public Works Contract No. 02 - 16 (Four - Way Construction, Berlin, Net Increase of, $9,576.52) Resolution 03 - 164 Approve Change Order No. 3/Public Works Contract No. 02 - 10 (James Cape & Sons , Racine, Net Increase of, $90,223.87) Resolution 03 - 165 Award Bid/Transit Coaches (New Flyer of America, Winnipeg, $2,812,157.00) Resolution 03 - 166 Award Bid/Ornamental Lighting/Marion - Pearl Redevelopment & Public Museum (Bodart Electric, Green Bay, $1 77, 518.50) Resolution 03 - 167 Initial/Authorizing not Exceeding $11,500,000 General Obligation Bonds Resolution 03 - 168 Directing the Advertisement & Sale of Approximately $11,500,000 Aggregate Principal Amount/General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2003 - D, and Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2003 - E Council Member Esslinger questioned the amount of money that would be saved and what the time frame would be. Mr. Nokes, Director of Finance, responded. Resolution 03 - 169 Disallowan ce of Claim/Lee Resolution 03 - 170 Approve Appointments/Various Boards Resolution 03 - 171 Approve Miscellaneous City Licenses *Resolution 03 - 171 was removed for separate consideration. MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTION 03 - 171 (Essli nger; second, Poeschl) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Esslinger, Harris, Mattox, Castle, Poeschl, Hintz 2 Proceedings of the Common Council – June 10, 2003 Resolution 03 - 171 Approve Miscellaneous City Licenses MOTION: ADOPT (Poeschl; second, Esslinger) MOTIO N: DIVIDE RESOLUTION 03 - 171 INTO: RESOLUTION 03 - 171A - WINGER’S/COMBINATION “CLASS B” LICENSES; AND, RESOLUTION 03 - 171B - REMAINDER OF LICENSES (Esslinger; second, Harris) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Esslinger, Harris, Mattox, Castle, Poeschl, Hintz MOTION: ADOPT RESOLUTION 03 - 171A (Poeschl; second, Esslinger) CARRIED: Ayes (5) Harris, Mattox, Castle, Poeschl, Hintz; Present (1) Esslinger MOTION: ADOPT RESOLUTION 03 - 171B (Esslinger; second, Poeschl) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Esslinger, Harris, Mattox, Castle, Poes chl, Hintz Public Agenda Discussion Ordinance 03 - 174 Traffic Regulations The following residents were opposed to the traffic regulation ordinance: Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street Marilyn Smith, 226 High Street Randall Gusman, 620 Waugoo Avenue Jim Matthews, representing Matthews Insurance, 226 N Main Street Hugh Carver, 1261 Merritt Avenue Gerald Burns, representing UR Next Barber Shop, 13 Waugoo Avenue Kevin McGee, 1244 Wisconsin Street Stan Kline, representing Oshkosh Development Corporation, 120 Jackso n Street, urged Council to support the ordinance. He felt two - way traffic would benefit the downtown. Norm Packer, 2515 Gaslight Court, urged Council to support the proposed amendments. Susan Schneider, 11 Waugoo Avenue, stated she would like Council to support the amendment to keep Waugoo a one - way street. Barbara Baier, N Main Street, representing Christensens, 224 N Main Street, expressed her concerns regarding the loss of parking. 3 Proceedings of the Common Council – June 10, 2003 Resolution 03 - 177 Establish Stormwater Utility Policy & Rates The following residents were opposed to establishing the policy and/or rates: Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street Ray Grable, 1940 Iowa Street Hugh Carver, 1261 Merritt Street Ernst Lisek, representing Leach Compa ny, 2737 Harrison Street Roger Jaynes, representing EAA, 3000 Poberezny Road Mark Lasky, 3190 Old Orchard Road th Steve Forbes, representing Lapham Hickey, 2585 W. 20 Avenue Jim James, representing Oshkosh Marine Supply, 3515 N. Main Street Dan Roth, repre senting, SNC Manufacturing, 101 Waukau Avenue John Casper, representing The Chamber of Commerce, 120 Jackson Street David Borsuk, 1970 Cliffview Court Tom Sonnleitner, representing University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Robert Cornell, 548 W. Smith Avenue John Bu ckstaff, representing Buckstaff Company, 1127 S. Main Street Arend Stam, 902 Bavarian Court Kevin McGee, 1244 Wisconsin Street, stated he was in favor of the policy and felt the flooding problem should be addressed. David Green, 1670 Arlington Drive, exp ressed his appreciation for the opportunity to participate on the advisory committee regarding the stormwater utility. Pete Swaritz, 2545 Shoreview Drive, felt the advisory committee had good ideas but felt there needed to be more discussion prior to a C ouncil decision. Action Taken on Ordinances and Resolutions Ordinance 03 - 172 Zone Changes: A) Portion of 1712 Burdick Street rd rd B) W. 3 Avenue, East of & Adjacent to 715 W. 3 Avenue MOTION: ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Castle) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Esslinger, Ha rris, Mattox, Castle, Poeschl, Hintz Ordinance 03 - 173 Midwest - Wyldewood Annexation MOTION: ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Poeschl) 4 CARRIED: Ayes (6) Esslinger, Harris, Mattox, Castle, Poeschl, Hintz Proceedings of the Common Council – June 10, 2003 Or dinance 03 - 174 Traffic Regulations MOTION: ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Castle) MOTION: AMEND TO DELETE WAUGOO AVENUE (Esslinger; second, Harris) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Esslinger, Harris, Mattox, Castle, Poeschl, Hintz VOTE ON ORDINANCE AS AMENDED: LOST : Ayes (1) Esslinger; Noes (5) Harris, Mattox, Castle, Poeschl, Hintz Council Member Esslinger supported the amendment to remove Waugoo from the ordinance. Council Member Castle questioned the amendment and stated he would not support the entire ord inance. Council Member Mattox expressed her concerns regarding the loss of parking in the downtown area with the proposed changes. She felt the study of two - way streets should include all variables. Council Member Poeschl stated after listening to the citizen’s statements he would not support the ordinance at this time. Mr. Wollangk explained the some parking on Waugoo Avenue would be lost with the amendment. Ordinance 03 - 175 Parking Regulations MOTION: ADOPT (Castle; second, Esslinger) MOTION: AMEND TO ADD PARKING TO WEST SIDE OF MAIN STREET, 300 BLOCK (Esslinger; second, Poeschl) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Esslinger, Harris, Mattox, Castle, Poeschl, Hintz VOTE ON ORDINANCE AS AMENDED: CARRIED: Ayes (6) Esslinger, Harris, Mattox, Castle, Poeschl , Hintz 5 Council Member Mattox questioned if the amendment needed to go before the traffic review board. Council Member Esslinger explained that the amendment was presented at the traffic review board and it was defeated. He felt after reviewing the issu e, more parking was needed in the downtown area. Proceedings of the Common Council – June 10, 2003 Ordinance 03 - 176 Amend Boards & Commissions Ordinance MOTION: ADOPT (Poeschl; second, Esslinger) CARRIED: Ayes (4) Esslinger, Harris, Castle, Poesch l; Noes (2) Mattox, Hintz Council Member Mattox expressed her concerns regarding citizen participation. She questioned if the individuals serving on the various boards, realize the commitment involved. Resolution 03 - 177 Establish Stormwater Utility P olicy & Rates MOTION: ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Castle) MOTION: LAYOVER UNTIL JUNE 24, 2003 (Castle; second, Poeschl) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Esslinger, Harris, Mattox, Castle, Poeschl, Hintz Council Member Esslinger questioned when the City would get tog ether with the businesses to work out the details. Mayor Hintz stated there would be a workshop on June 17, 2003 for Council to review the concerns. Resolution 03 - 178 Approve Special Class “B” Licenses/Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce MOTION: ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Poeschl) CARRIED: Ayes (5) Harris, Mattox, Castle, Poeschl, Hintz; Present (1) Esslinger Citizen Statements Gordon Doule, 1225 Summit Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding job descriptions. Ray Grable, 1940 Io wa Street, expressed his various concerns regarding spending in the community. 6 Hugh Carver, 1261 Merritt Street, stated his concerns with spending and the cost of various projects in the city. Kevin McGee, 1244 Wisconsin Street, discussed problems with s pending at the state level. He felt legislators need to address their own problems. Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, expressed his concerns regarding the workshop for the Wisconsin Street bridge. Proceedings of the Common Council – June 10, 2003 C M S OUNCIL EM BER TATEMENTS Council Member Esslinger felt that the new sidewalks on Koeller Street was a good idea, and was happy to see the citizens making use of them. He questioned where the funds for the boat launch permits get placed and what they are used for. He also congratulated Karl Ebert on his recent promotion. Council Member Poeschl expressed his concerns regarding boater safety during Waterfest on Thursday nights. Council Member Mattox discussed various events that were taking place in the community. She also reminded citizens to be careful now that school was out. Council Member Harris gave an overview of the stormwater utility. Whatever Else is Pertinent or For the Good of The City Mr. Wollangk stated there would be a workshop on June 17, 2003 for the Stormwater Utility. He stated that the boat launch fees are used for boat launch improvements. There was no other business before the Council. MOTION: ADJOURN (Castle; second, Esslinger) CARRIED: VOICE VOTE The meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m. PAM ELA R. UBRIG CITY CLERK 7