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HomeMy WebLinkAboutManager's Report.docREPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER COMMON COUNCIL MEETING August12,2003 6:00 p.m. A. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 1. BILLS It is recommended that the bills, as audited and presented by the Director of Finance, be approved for payment. 2. CHURCH PICNIC Request permission to grant approval to the Christian Faith Fellowship Church to utilize Menominee Park and facilities on Saturday, September 13, 2003, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for their Church Picnic, in accordance with the attached letter of request. 3. NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY Request permission to grant approval to the residents of Grove Street to close Grove Street, from New York Avenue to Tennessee Avenue, on Sunday, August 31,2003, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., for a neighborhood block party, in accordance with the attached letter of request. 4. NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY Request permission to grant approval to the residents of Parkway Avenue to close Parkway Avenue, from Evans Street to Grove Street, on Saturday, August 30, 2003, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., for a neighborhood block party, in accordance with the attached letter of request. 5. NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY Request permission to grant approval to the residents of Evans Street to close Evans Street, from East Irving Avenue to East Lincoln Avenue, on Sunday, August 17, 2003, from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m., for a neighborhood block party, in accordance with the attached letter of request. 6. MEMORIAL BLOCK PARTY Request permission to grant approval to The Jockey Club to close Gruenwald Avenue, from Jefferson Street to Mount Vernon Street, on Saturday, August 23, 2003, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., for a memorial block party, in accordance with the attached letter of request. UW-OSHKOSH 2003-2004 MOVE-IN Request permission to grant approval to the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh to change the street patterns around the University to accommodate the student move-in on Sunday and Monday, August 31 and September 1, 2003, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on both days, in accordance with the attached letter of request. GRAND OPERA HOUSE 120TM BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Request permission to grant approval to the Grand Opera House to close Market Street, from Algoma Boulevard to High Avenue, on Saturday, September 20, 2003, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., for their 120th Birthday Celebration, in accordance with the attached letter of request. WINNEBAGO MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE PICNIC Request permission to grant approval to the Winnebago Mental Health Institute to close Butler Avenue, between Treffert Drive and Sherman Road, and Treffert Avenue, between South Drive and Butler Avenue, on Saturday, September 6, 2003, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., to accommodate a large picnic, in accordance with the attached letter of request. CHRISTIAN FAITH FELLOWSHIP CHURCH-OSHKOSH PASTORS JASON & RHODA TURNER July 16, 2003 Dear Mr. R/chard A. Wollangk, ~ I am writing this to request for approval to hold a one-day event on Saturday, ~, 2003 in Menominee Park at the Tennis Court location. This one-day event will be our church picnic. Our main goal is to bring the church congregation together for fellowship and to reach out to the local community. Christian Faith Fellowship Church recently purchased a new church edifice in the city of Oshkosh. Our pastors, Jason and Rhoda Turner, will be moving t6 this area on August Ist' This event will help introduce them and the church, to the community and people of Oshkosh. Their desire is to bring togetherness to the Body of Christ, promote fmnily unity, and foster a sense of fellowship within the community. We have read the special event insurance requirement and we will meet them. Enclosed you will find the information you have requested. If you have any further questions concerning this event, please contact me at (920) 420-583 8. Sincerely, cassandra A. Henry Administrative Assistant cc 3 file Pastors Jason and Rhoda Turner Kiya Bolds Administrator 903 East Tennessee Avenue - Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 - (920) 235 2332 - fax (920) 235 2333 - wwv~.cffcoshkosh.org CHRISTIAN FAITH FELLOWSHIP CHURCH--OSHKOSH PASTORS JASON & RHODA TURNER EVENT TITLE: DATE: ALTERNATIVE DATE: TIME: EVENT GOAL: EVENT OBJECTIVE: EVENT ACTIVITIES: NEED FOR EVENT: Christian Faith Fellowship Church Picnic None at Present 11:00am until 3:00 pm To bring togetherness to the Body of Christ, promote family unity, and community fellowship. · To open our doors to the general public · Create an atmosphere of fun for everyone · Promote family fun and community fellowship · To bring togetherness to the Body of Christ · Children's Area This will include: 1. Families utilizing the petting zoo and playground for children 2. Activities and games area with/n the designated area · Christian Music · Food and non-alcoholic beverages · Electricity (for additional games area) · Picnic tables (15-25) · Trash cans CONTACT PERSON Cassandra A. Henry AdministrativeAssistant (920) 420-5838 903 East Tennessee Avenue - Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 - (920) 235 2332 - fax (920) 235 2333 - wwv).cffcoshkosh.org July 18th, 2003 City Council P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903 Dear City Council: My neighbors and I would like to have a Family Block Party on Sunday, August 31, starting at 2:00 pm. The streets that would need to be blocked off are on Grove Street from New York Avenue to Tennessee Avenue. Please let me know your decisi°n and what else I will need to do. Thanks for your consideration, Alice Gest 1223 Grove Street Oshkosh, WI 54901 (920) 651-0355 Tanya Schmidt 915 E. Parkway Avenue Oshkosh, WI 54901-4624 July 22, 2003 City Manager P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903 Dear City Manager, Our neighborhood would like to have a block party. I am writing on this behalf to request Parkway Avenue to be blocked offbetween Evans Street and Grove Street on Saturday, August 30, 2003. We would like to hold the block party between the hours of 3pm until 1 lpm. Thank you for your time and consideration. ~dtSinqerely' ~ July 18, 2003 Members of the Oshkosh City Council Richard Wollangk, City Manager City Hall 215 Church Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 Dear Council Members and Mr. Wollangk, The residents of the 700 block of Evans Street will be holding their 18th Annual Block Party on August 17, 2003. This is a fmnily event, and we have always enjoyed the afternoon as an opportunity to gather together, play kick ball and baseball, enjoy good food and fellowship, and for the children to ride their bikes and play in the street. We are requesting permission m have the street batTicaded from East h-ring to East Lincoln on that day from Noon until 8 PM. We appreciate the cooperation of the Council, City Manager, Police Depatlment, and Street Department. Please feel free m stop and ¥isit with us on the 17a~. Sincerely Diane Kettner, Co-chairperson 902 E. Irving Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 July 22, 2003 Dear City Counsel members: Enclosed you will find a flyer for a memorial we are planning for Barry Jensen. We are requesting a street closure for August~, 2003 so we may raise funds for a charity of Barry's widow's choice. We will be holding this event in Barry's memory because he was a very special friend to all that knew him. We will be having Jail and Bail, Dunk tank, and a band. For the safety of all who attend we think that a street closure is necessary. We are asking the City Counsel to allow us to close the street from 3pm to 9pm. We appreciate your consideration in this matter and look forward to a safe and fun event. Sincerely, Rene Young Manager The Jockey Club 24 E Gruenwald Ave Oshkosh WI 54901 Enjoy the Music! Live the Laughter! Celebrate the Mernory! ~,/e.invite you to share in the in memory of Barry Jensen, hosted by Eddie Strachen, a close friend to "Bear". Food! Drinks! Fun! All at The Jockey Club 24 E. Gruenwald Oshkosh Saturday, _August 23rd 3:00 p.m.' 11:00 p.m. Joining in the celebration of our memory of Barry will be the band 'e herol ee From 6:00 p.m. -- 9:00 p.m. Followed by Karaoke with with their outstanding performances and dedication of time In the early morning hours of Saturday, May 24, 2003 a great tragedy and loss befell the family and friends of Barry Jensen. Barry had been boating with family when the boat he was on encountered mechanical problems. At the onset of engine difficulty and being just several feet from the T-docks of Rainbow Park, Barry took to the water to swim the rope of the distressed boat into safe anchoring. Though his efforts were noble, a greater calling out before Barry. He answered that call. had been laid We mi. ss ~o~ w~cch, ~e~r -- b~t Love ~j~ TM July 16, 2003 Mr. Richard A. Wollangk CityManager 215 Church S~e~ Oshkosh, WI54901 Mr. Wollangk, I am writing in regards to the student move in for the 2003 -2004 school year at UW Oshkosh. Freslmaan will move in on Sunday, August 31, 2003 and the remaining students will move in on Monday, September 1, 2003. As in the past, we are requesting permission to change the following streets to one-way streets to assist with the move in: Elmwood Ave. between Algoma Blvd. and West Lincoln Ave., with traffic flow south to north. West Lincoln Ave. between Elmwood Ave. and Cherry St., with traffic flow west to east. Cherry St. between West Lincoln Ave. and West Irving Ave., with traffic flow north to south. Osceola St. between Algoma Blvd. and High Ave., with traffic flow north to south. The changes would be in effect from 9:00AM to 4:00PM each day. Street barricades and sil~as will be used to inform motorist of the changes. Studant parking attendants will man major intersections. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at the University Police Department, telephone 424-I216. Sincerely, Officer Bradley J. Hanson UW Oshkosh Police Department cc: Chief Timothy Franz. Oshkosh Fire Department Capt. Scott Krunenwetter, Oshkosh Police Department Kathy Biggar, Winnebago County 911 Center Enc: Move-in map UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OSHKOSH · 800 ALGOMA BLVD · OSHKOSH WI 54901-8680 (920) 424-1212 · FAX (920) 424-0128 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution · w,~tw.uwosh.edu Clow X 0 X X August 6, 2003 Oshkosh City Council 215 Church Avenue P. O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54903-1130 Dear Council Members: On Saturday, September 20, 2003, the Grand Opera House will be celebrating its 120th birthday. I hope you are all aware that you will be part of this event in many ways including a ride to the Opera House on an antique fire engine, a rousing rendition of the "Happy Birthday Song" by City Manager Richard Wollangk, with back-up by Council Members, and an auction of birthday cakes baked and donated by the City Council. In order to celebrate this event, which will be in conjunction with UW- Oshkosh's Fallfest, we request that Market Street be closed, from High Avenue to Algoma Boulevard, on Saturday, September 20, 2003, from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., in order to accommodate the many festivities we will be presenting at the Opera House. Your approval of this request is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Deanna Boone Grand Opera House Birthday Committee Jim Doyle eoverl3or Helene Nelson Secretary State of Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND ELDER SERVICES 1 WEST WILSON STREET P O BOX 7851 MADISON WI 53707-7851 Telephone: (608) 266-2000 FAX: (608) 266-2579 ~TY: (608) 266-7376 www.dhfs.state.wi.us August 7, 2003 Richard Wollangl~, City Manager 215 Church Ave. P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 Dear Mr. Wollang~, I am requesting as in the past to close Butler Avenue between Treffert Drive and Sherman Road, and Treffert Avenue between South Drive and Butler Avenue located on the grounds of the Winnebago Mental Health Institute. I am requesting the streets closed on Saturday, September 6, 2003 between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The purpose of the request zs in regard to a large institute activity in which there will be approximately 700 - 900 visitors for our "Big Event" which is an all day picnic and activities for our patient's family and friends. Thank you for this consideration. Respectfully, Rich Garman Director of Therapeutic Services Wisconsin.gov