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Home My WebLink AboutMinutesO./'HKO../'H ON THE WATER PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ClTY OF OSHKOSH¢ WISCONSIN REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Mayor Dell'Antonia presided. PRESENT: Council Members Paul J. Esslinger, R. Matt O'Malley, Melanie Bloechl, M. Kevin McGee, Mark L. Harris and Jon Dell'Antonia EXCUSED: Council Member Stephen Hintz ALSO PRESENT: Richard Wollangk, City Manager, Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk, Warren Kraft, City Attorney and David Patek, Director of Public Works Council Member Esslinger read the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Rachel Williams and Christian Leeman from Grace Evangelical Lutheran School; and, Claire Anderson and Samuel Sesing from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Elementary School. CITIZEN STATEMENT$ Daniel Lynch, 310 S. Eagle Street, stated his concerns regarding the effects of tobacco and smoking. Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, stated his disappointment with the change to the Al Broullie Memorial Park sign and would like to see the original sign restored. Bill Harris, 2460 Noel Court, administrator of the Christian School, thanked the Council Members for their time and efforts regarding decisions and issues that affect the community. He invited and encouraged Council Members along with citizens to tour the school. Mary Dougherty, 3 Stoney Beach Road, stated concerns regarding her safety as a crossing guard and also for the children on 9th Avenue. She explained that she would like to see either a flashing light at eye level or no passing in the parking lanes. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL -- APRIL 2,~, 2000 The Mayor ordered the following Public Hearings: Approve Zone Change/SW Corner Packer Avenue and Wisconsin Street There were no appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED. Amend Zoning Ordinance/Day Care Centers There were no appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED. CONSENT AGENDA The minutes of the April 11 & 18, 2000 meetings were presented as written. The Report of the City Manager was read. The bills were presented in the amount of $13,326,357.52. The Report of the City Clerk was read. Resolution 00-163 Grant Conditional Use Permits; Approve Final Planned Development: A) Jackson Street, South of 2551 Jackson Street B) 1620 S. Koeller Street Resolution 00-164 Approve Revised Final Plat/Sarres Plat Council Member McGee questioned if the developer was in agreement with the revised plat being approved prior to the zoning approval. Mr. Wollangk responded. Resolution 00-165 Approve Various 2000 Community Development Block Grant Agreements Resolution 00-166 Approval/Authorization to Submit the City of Oshkosh 2000-2004 Consolidated Plan Robert Kujawa, 504 W. Nevada Avenue, urged the Council to support the resolution and was there to answer questions. Resolution 00-167 Apply For Funds for 2001/Oshkosh Senior Center 2 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL -- APRIL 25, 2000 Resolution 00-.168 Award Bid/Truck Chassis and Dump Body/Street Department (Various Bids) Resolution 00-.169 Award Bid/Aquatics Feasibility Study/Parks Department (Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates, St. Paul MN, $26,000) Eugene Winkler, 6'10 N. Eagle Street, stated his concerns for Pollack Pool. He felt three new pools should be built to accommodate the variety of citizens using the facility. Jaime Vesperman, '1 '19'1 High Avenue, stated the present pool was in need of repairs. He felt that a facility for all seasons would be more efficient. Resolution 00-'170 Approve Agreement/Engineering Services for Utilities/County Trunk Highway Resolution 00-'17'1 Initial Resolution/Asphalt Mill & Overlay Program Resolution 00-'172 Submit Grant Application/Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for Menominee Park Trail Development Council Member Bloechl questioned the location of the trails to be installed in Menominee Park and the cost. Mr. Wollangk and Mr. Stephany, Director of Parks, responded. Council Member O'Malley felt the money received from the grant should be used without adding extra money to the project. Resolution 00-'173 Authorize Grant Application/Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant/Police Department Resolution 00-'17~, Approve Miscellaneous City Licenses *Resolutions 00-'169 and 00-'17'1 were removed for separate considerations. MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTIONS 00-'169 and 00-'17'1 (McGee; second, O'Malley) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Esslinger, O'Malley, Bloechl, McGee, Harris, Dell'Antonia PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL -- APRIL 25, 2000 Resolution 00-169 Award Bid/Aquatics Feasibility Study/Parks Department (Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates, St. Paul MN, $26,000) MOTION: ADOPT (McGee; second, O'Malley) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Esslinger, O'Malley, Bloechl, McGee, Harris, Dell'Antonia Council Member Bloechl questioned the reimbursables of the proposal and whether it would be returned to the City. She also questioned if the Park Board had put a cap on the funds for this project. Council Member Harris explained that the study would evaluate the current pool situation and possible options that would help make an educated decision. He explained the cost and revenues associated with the operation of the pool. Council Member O'Malley stated he would not support the resolution because eventually all the operating costs would come from the City. Council Member Esslinger stated that the resolution was for a feasibility study and he would support it. Resolution 00-171 Initial Resolution/Asphalt Mill & Overlay Program MOTION: ADOPT (McGee; second, Bloechl) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Esslinger, O'Malley, Bloechl, McGee, Harris, Dell'Antonia Council Member Harris explained the various streets involved in the program. He questioned what determination was used in deciding whether asphalt mill and overlay or concrete paving would be used. Council Member Esslinger questioned what the life expectancy would be for the various procedures. Council Member McGee question if all of the streets in the program had concrete curb and gutter. Mr. Patek responded. PUBLIC AGENDA DISCUSSION Resolution 00-180 Provide Three Monthly Parking Stickers to the Grand Opera House Foundation 4 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL -- APRIL 2,~, 2000 Paul Weimer, 503 W. Lincoln Avenue, stated that the Parking Utility Board was not in support of the resolution and asked the Council not to grant the request. ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance 00-175 Approve Zone Change/902 Taft Avenue MOTION: ADOPT (Bloechl; second, O'Malley) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Esslinger, O'Malley, Bloechl, McGee, Harris, Dell%ntonia Ordinance 00-176 Traffic Regulations FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 00-177 Amend Special Assessments/Deferred Payment/Interest Rate FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 00-178 Approve Zone Change/SW Corner Packer Avenue and Wisconsin Street FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 00-179 Amend Zoning Ordinance/Day Care Centers FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Resolution 00-180 Provide Three Monthly Parking Stickers to the Grand Opera House Foundation MOTION: ADOPT (Bloechl; second, McGee) MOTION: LAY OVER UNTIL MAY 23, 2000 COUNCIL MEETING (Harris; second, McGee) LOST: Ayes (3) Bloechl, McGee, Harris; Noes (2) Esslinger, O'Malley; Abstain (1) Dell'Antonia VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT: LOST: Ayes (1) McGee; Noes (4) Esslinger, O'Malley, Bloechl, Harris; Abstain (1) Dell'Antonia PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL -- APRIL 25, 2000 Council Member McGee stated the request would be a reasonable way for the City to show their support for the Grand Opera House. Council Member O'Malley stated he would not support the resolution. Council Member Bloechl stated that the situation could present problems with other businesses in the downtown area. She suggested that the resolution be laid over until the Council could review and change the contract with the Grand Opera House. She stated she would not support the resolution. Council Member Esslinger stated he supported the Grand Opera House but would not support the resolution. Mayor Dell'Antonia stated that because he served on the Grand Opera House Board he would abstain from the vote. COUNCIL MEMBER STATEMENTS Council Member Bloechl thanked Mayor Dell'Antonia for a great job on his first Council Meeting and welcomed Council Member Esslinger. Council Member O'Malley encouraged citizens to attend the UW-O Women's Choir and the Chamber Choir Concert on May 7, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. He asked the Council for their thoughts in regards to the Council expanding by an additional two seats. Council Member Esslinger thanked the voters of the community and those who supported him during the election. He also thanked Council Member Bloechl for her two years of service as Mayor and Paul Weimer for his years of service as Council Member. He congratulated Mayor Dell'Antonia and Deputy Mayor Hintz. He also felt that the name placement on the ballot would not affect the outcome of elections. Council Member Harris stated he would not be in favor with expanding the Council to nine Council Members. He also felt that ballot rotation would have no effect on the outcome of the elections. He expressed that he would like to receive more input from the community regarding various issues to show Council the interest level. Council Member McGee felt that working with the Town of Algoma for a large park would be beneficial to both the city and the town. He felt the change in the number of Council Members would not be worth the effort. 6 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL -- APRIL 25, 2000 Mayor Dell'Antonia stated that being Mayor was not as easy as Council Member Bloechl made it look but said it was fun. He felt that seven Council Members were enough for a city the size of Oshkosh. He reminded the Council to turn in their requests for the various boards they wished to work on. He read an invitation from Club 6¼ for the Council to participate in the annual Player/Parent Tournament in July. WHATEVER ELSE IS PERTINENT OR FOR THE GOOD OF THE CITY Mr. Wollangk requested a Workshop following the May 9, 2000 Council Meeting with the Grand Opera House. He announced the openings on the various boards and commissions for the City and stated that applications were available in the City Manager's Office. There was no other business before the Council MOTION: ADJOURN (Bloechl; second, McGee) CARRIED: VOICE VOTE The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. PAMELA R. UBRIG CITY CLERK