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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
ON THE WATER
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, City Hall.
Mayor Hintz presided.
PRESENT: Council Members Shirley Mattox, William Castle, Frank Tower, Brian
Poeschl, Paul Esslinger, Mark Harris, Stephen Hintz
ALSO PRESENT: Richard Wollangk, City Manager, Warren Kraft, City Attorney, Pamela
Ubrig, City Clerk, and David Patek, Director of Public Works
Council Member Mattox read the Invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Andrew Pelot and Sam Fenner from Lakeside
Elementary School; and, Lydia Goral and Erika Dallmann from Green Meadow Elementary
School.
A proclamation was presented by Mayor Hintz declaring the week of September 21 st_2th
2003 as "Big Brother & Big Sister Week" in the City of Oshkosh.
A proclamation was presented by Mayor Hintz declaring the week of October 11th -1th
2003 as "Earth Charter Community Summit Week" in the City of Oshkosh.
Consent Agenda
The minutes of the September 9,2003 meeting were presented as written.
The Report of the City Manager was read.
The bills were presented in the amount of $5,367,455.77.
The Report of the City Clerk was read.
Resolution 03-391
Dedicate Street Right-of-Way 1 Fernau Court
Council Member Castle questioned if Fernau Avenue would be cut through to Vinland
Street.
Mr. Wollangk responded.
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Resolution 03-392 Accept Easement for Recreation Trail 13195 Sawyer Creek Drive
Proceedings of the Common Council-September 23, 2003
Council Member Mattox questioned if the trail would be completed this year.
Mr. Kinney, Director of Community Development responded.
Resolution 03-393
Resolution 03-394
Resolution 03-395
Resolution 03-396
Resolution 03-397
Resolution 03-398
Resolution 03-399
Resolution 03-400
Resolution 03-401
MOTION:
CARRIED:
Amend Conditional Use Permit; Approve Revised Planned
Development; Grant Privilege in Street 130 Wisconsin Street
Approve Land Exchange 1 North Main Street, 500 Block Parking
Lot
Authorize Disposition of Surplus Property 1 North Main Street,
500 Block Parking Lot
Approve Change Order No.1 1 CR Meyer & Sons 1 Sawyer Creek
Pedestrian Trail West Leg (Increase, $13,022.00)
Award Bid for Asphalt Parking Lot & Improvements 1 500 Block of
North Main Street (Fluor Brothers, Oshkosh, $183,404.47)
Award Bid for Menominee Park Wooden Piers 1 Parks
Department (Radtke Contractors, Winneconne, $51,519.00)
Authorize Submittal of Application for 2004 WI-DNR Recycling
Efficiency Incentive Grant
Reimburse Current Expenditures from Future Borrowing 1
Wastewater Plant Generators
Approve Miscellaneous City Licenses
ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA (Castle; second, Esslinger)
Ayes (7) Mattox, Castle, Tower, Poeschl, Esslinger, Harris, Hintz
Public Agenda Discussion
Ordinance 03-402
Amend Chapter 30 Zoning Ordinance 1 Subdivision Regulations 1
Parkland Dedication
Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, expressed that he felt the fee increases were appropriate.
Kathleen Lennon, 1211 Elmwood Avenue, understood the increases were needed but
questioned the timing and felt the increase was too large.
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Proceedings of the Common Council-September 23, 2003
Jack Doemel, 1865 Hickory Lane, expressed various concerns regarding the fee
increase. He felt the developers should have a choice of either paying the fee or
dedicate land. He urged Council to delay the vote and have a workshop to discuss
the various issues.
Jim Michelson, 1515 Northpoint Street, Chairman of the Parks Advisory Board, explained
the areas in the city that were in need parkland and to plan for future growth.
Ordinance 03-403
Reduce Size of Advisory Park Board
Jim Michelson, 1515 Northpoint Street, Chairman of the Parks Advisory Board, stated
that a reduction in size would make the board more manageable and efficient.
Council Member Mattox questioned if cutting back the size would cut back on diversity.
Action Taken on Ordinances and Resolutions
Ordinance 03-402
Amend Chapter 30 Zoning Ordinance 1 Subdivision Regulations 1
Parkland Dedication
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Tower)
Ayes (5) Mattox, Castle, Tower, Harris, Hintz;
Noes (2) Poeschl, Esslinger
Council Member Castle questioned exactly what in the ordinance was being amended
besides the fee increase.
Mr. Wollangk and Mr. Kinney responded.
Council Member Esslinger explained that he would not support the amendments since
the cost would be passed on to consumers.
Council Member Harris questioned under what conditions would the city accept the land
versus the fees. He stated he would support the amendments.
Council Member Poeschl stated he would not support the ordinance amendments to
maintain parks at this time due to budget concerns.
Council Member Mattox expressed her concerns with the community growing and the
need to plan for the future growth. She asked various questions concerning the
ordinance.
Mr. Kinney responded.
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Mayor Hintz explained the city needed to start planning for growth and stated he felt the
increase was fair and that he would support the amendments.
Proceedings of the Common Council-September 23, 2003
Ordinance 03-403
Reduce Size of Advisory Park Board
FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Ordinance 03-404
Approve Parking Regulations
FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Ordinance 03-405
Approve Parking Regulation Enforcement 1 UW-Oshkosh
Campus
FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Ordinance 03-406
Approve Traffic Regulations
FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Citizen Statements
Kevin McGee, 1244 Wisconsin Street, expressed his concerns regarding the budget and
suggested that the local streets be improved at a narrower width to help with the budget
concerns.
Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, expressed various concerns regarding budget issues.
Janet Moldenhauer, 1845 Wisconsin Street, questioned the completions of the
Wiouwash Trail.
Mr. Wollangk responded.
Gordon Doule, 1225 Summit Avenue, expressed his various concerns with budget
Issues.
Donald Lillibridge, 12 Chateau Terrace, stated various concerns regarding the proposed
budget cuts. He also suggested the city build an inside aquatic facility.
Council Member Statements
Council Member Esslinger asked Mr. Wollangk to explain the revenue and expenditures
associated with an aquatic facility in Omro. He also indicated that he had not received
the minutes of the OCDC meeting as of yet. He stated the budget workshop was a great
review with options available, to find a solution to the budget concerns.
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Mr. Wollangk responded.
Proceedings of the Common Council-September 23, 2003
Council Member Harris expressed his concerns regarding the budget cuts. He stated
that tough choices would have to be made to keep the taxes from increasing.
Council Member Mattox explained there's a directory available from the Committee on
Aging for housing options for the elderly. She stated that there would be a movie shown
at the Grand Opera House Square on September 26,2003 at 7:30 p.m.
Whatever Else is Pertinent or For the Good of The City
There was no other business before the Council.
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADJOURN (Esslinger; second, Poeschl)
VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
PAMELA R. UBRIG
CITY CLERK
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