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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
ClTY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, City Hall.
Mayor DelrAntonia presided.
PRESENT: Council Members R. Matt O'Malley, Melanie Bloechl, M. Kevin McGee,
Mark L. Harris, Stephen Hintz, Paul J. Esslinger and Jon DelrAntonia
ALSO PRESENT: Richard Wollangk, City Manager, Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk, Warren
Kraft, City Attorney and David Patek, Director of Public Works
Council Member O'Malley read the Invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Corey Roberts and Fawn Dubinski from Jefferson
Elementary School; and, Kayleigh Nichols, Kourtney Nichols, Jared Wiedmeyer and
Danielle Marx from Smith Elementary School.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Mayor ordered the following Public Hearing:
2001 City Budget
Robert Kujawa, 504 W. Nevada Avenue, expressed his thoughts regarding the
proposed budget. He felt the City should continue with improvements in the
community.
Andy Janke, 618 W. 9th Avenue, questioned when improvements would take place on
Dakota Street.
Hugh Carver, 1261 Merritt Avenue, stated his concerns regarding the presentation of
the budget.
Daniel Lynch, 310 S. Eagle Street, stated his concerns regarding money from the
budget be used for smoking and tobacco compliance checks.
Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, stated his concerns regarding the budget.
There were no more appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED.
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CONSENT AGENDA
The minutes of the October 24 & November 8, 2000 meetings were presented as
written.
The Report of the City Manager was read.
The bills were presented in the amount of $9,810,992.04.
The Report of the City Clerk was read.
Resolution 00-449 Grant Privilege in Street/W. 4th Avenue, Adjacent to 323 Ohio
Street
Hugh Carver, 1261 Merritt Avenue, questioned the need for the ground monitoring well.
Mr. Wollangk responded.
Resolution 00-450 Establish Fair Market Values; Authorize Purchases/445 Pearl
Avenue & 451 Pearl Avenue
Resolution 00-451 Grant Conditional Use Permit/500 E. County Road Y
Don Yarney, 5128 Island View Drive, urged the Council to support the resolution.
Jeff Lemiesz, 2230 Plymouth Street, urged the Council to support the resolution. He
also answered questions of the Council.
Council Member Bloechl stated various concerns regarding the contract with Odessey.
Mr. Kraft responded.
Vicki Redlin, 1050 Greenfield Trail, Assistant Expo Manager for Winnebago County,
stated that the contract included many types of events. She also answered questions
of the Council.
Resolution 00-452
Resolution 00-453
Resolution 00-454
Approve Variance/1500 Indigo Drive
Award Contract/Transportation Services for Handicapped Persons
(Cabulance, Inc., Oshkosh, One-Way Trip Cost $11.00)
Authorize Police Department Grants
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Hugh Carver, 1261 Merritt Avenue, stated his concerns regarding the grants. He urged
the Council not to support the resolution.
Daniel Lynch, 310 S. Eagle Street, urged the Council to support the resolution.
Resolution 00-455 Authorize Borrowing/State Trust Fund
Resolution 00-456 Temporary Fund Transfer to Debt Service
Resolution 00-457
Approve Change Order No. 2/Public Works Contract 00-05/
Concrete Sidewalk (Quality Concrete & Excavating, Inc., Manawa,
Net Increase $7,356.40)
Resolution 00-458 Disallowance of Claim/Colleen Purtell
Resolution 00-459 Approve Miscellaneous City Licenses
*Resolutions 00-451 was removed for separate consideration.
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTION 00-451
(Bloechl; second, McGee)
Ayes (7) O'Malley, Bloechl, McGee, Harris, Hintz, Esslinger,
Dell'Antonia
Resolution 00-451 Grant Conditional Use Permit/500 E. County Road Y
MOTION: ADOPT (Bloechl; second, McGee)
MOTION:
LOST:
LAYOVER UNTIL FEBRUARY 13, 2001 COUNCIL MEETING
(Bloechl; second, Esslinger)
Ayes (1) Bloechl;
Noes (6) O'Malley, McGee, Harris, Hintz, Esslinger, Dell'Antonia
MOTION:
CARRIED:
AMEND RESOLUTION TO ADD "6) THIS CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT WILL BE VALID FOR 7 YEARS." (McGee; second,
Bloechl)
Ayes (7) O'Malley, Bloechl, McGee, Harris, Hintz, Esslinger,
Dell'Antonia
VOTE ON RESOLUTION AS AMENDED
CARRIED: Ayes (6) O'Malley, McGee, Harris, Hintz, Esslinger, Dell'Antonia;
Noes (1) Bloechl
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Council Member Bloechl stated her concerns regarding security of events. She stated
she would support a layover for this resolution. She questioned the current contract
conditions and events scheduled.
Mr. Kraft responded.
Council Member Hintz stated he would support reviewing the security for events but
questioned the need for a layover.
Council Member Esslinger questioned if the layover would affect the events at the
Winnebago County Fairgrounds.
Mr. Lemiesz explained if the resolution was laid over events would not be booked, the
contract would not be signed which would result in a loss of revenue. He urged the
Council to support the resolution.
Council Member McGee felt that it would be reasonable to extend the time frame of the
conditional use permit for seven years.
Mayor Dell'Antonia questioned the time frame of the extension as to when it would
expire.
Mr. Kraft responded.
Council Member Harris stated that the permit does address the issues of noise and
dust.
PUBLIC AGENDA DISCUSSION
Ordinance 00-~,60 Approve Traffic Regulations
Hugh Carver, .126'1 Merritt Avenue, stated various concerns regarding signs in the City.
Resolution 00-~,6~, Acceptance of Revised Oshkosh Transit System Route Structure
Hugh Carver, '126'1 Merritt Avenue, expressed concern regarding the use and cost of
the buses.
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ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance 00-460 Approve Traffic Regulations
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger)
Ayes (7) O'Malley, Bloechl, McGee, Harris, Hintz, Esslinger,
Dell'Antonia
Ordinance 00-461 Approve Parking Regulations
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger)
Ayes (7) O'Malley, Bloechl, McGee, Harris, Hintz, Esslinger,
Dell'Antonia
Ordinance 00-462 Approve Zone Change/3, 11, 15 & 23 Stoney Beach Road
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger)
Ayes (7) O'Malley, Bloechl, McGee, Harris, Hintz, Esslinger,
Dell'Antonia
Ordinance 00-463 Approve Boschwitz Farm Annexation
FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Resolution 00-464 Acceptance of Revised Oshkosh Transit System Route Structure
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger)
Ayes (7) O'Malley, Bloechl, McGee, Harris, Hintz, Esslinger,
Dell'Antonia
Council Member O'Malley felt the Oshkosh Transit System Route Structure was a good
program and stated he would support the resolution.
Council Member Hintz explained that the route was currently being offered. He felt it
was a good service.
Council Member Harris stated he received compliments from someone in the
community who appreciated the service.
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CITIZEN STATEMENTS
Daniel Lynch, 310 S. Eagle Street, discussed various effects of smoking and tobacco
products.
Hugh Carver, 1261 Merritt Avenue, stated his opinion on smoking and tobacco
products.
Gaylord Panske, 1904 Grove Street, stated his concerns regarding the Holiday Parade
being held on Veterans Day.
Council Member Bloechl stated that the decision was not intentional and Council would
like to try to resolve the situation.
Joshua Sniegowski, 1014 Wright Street, stated various concerns regarding Veterans
Day.
Mayor Dell'Antonia felt that this was unfortunate and that the decision was not made
intentionally.
Council Member Harris stated that it was an oversight and apologized on behalf of the
Council.
Don Yarney, 5128 Island View Drive, read a letter on behalf of American Legion and
Military Order of the Purple Heart in regards to Veterans Day.
Joe Neubauer, 126 W. 22® Avenue, stated that the venders of the Oshkosh Farmers
Market would like to have more cooperation from the City regarding the space to set up
the farmers market.
Andy Janke, 68 W. 9th Avenue, felt that the sidewalks on Koeller Street would be
appreciated.
Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, stated various concerns regarding Veterans Day and the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Robert Kujawa, 504 W. Nevada Avenue, stated various comments in regard to the
2001 Capitol Improvements Program.
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COUNCIL MEMBER STATEMENTS
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Council Member Esslinger thanked Council Member McGee for running for State
Senate. He thanked the 4th and 5th grade class at Jacob Shapiro for allowing him to
speak with them. He apologized for the Holiday Parade being held on Veterans Day.
Council Member O'Malley reminded the people of the community of the Town Hall
Meeting being held on November 18, 2000 at 9:00 a.m. at the Blue Moon Cafe. He
questioned the reaction of the Council if he proposed an ordinance regarding
landlord/tenant leases.
Council Member Bloechl stated her concerns regarding events being held on Veterans
Day. She suggested sending a formal apology to the Veterans and possibly
sponsoring an ordinance to prevent this situation from happening in the future.
Council Member Harris stated his concerns regarding individuals measuring a person's
love for the country.
Council Member McGee stated that he was a Veteran, he honors other Veterans and
he honors them in different ways. He stated that he does not plan on running for re-
election for the City Council at this time. He encouraged individuals to run.
Mayor Dell'Antonia explained when citizens have any questions or concerns that they
would like Council to address, they need to explain with detail and include their name
and address. He also stated his concerns regarding Citizen Statements.
WHATEVER ELSE IS PERTINENT OR FOR THE GOOD OF THE CITY
Mr. Wollangk stated his apologies to the Veterans for the oversight of the parade. He
congratulated the High School Football teams on their season. He reminded Council of
workshops being held on November 15th at 5:30 p.m. and November 16th at 6:00 p.m.
He also stated that Don Kutchera of the Senior Center received a donation of $100,000
from the Ladies Benevolence Society.
There was no other business before the Council.
MOTION: ADJOURN (Bloechl; second, O'Malley)
CARRIED: VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
PAMELA R. UBRIG
CITY CLERK