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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, May 8, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Mayor Dell'Antonia presided. PRESENT: Council Members Mark L. Harris, Paul J. Esslinger, Melanie Bloechl, Stephen Hintz, Shirley Mattox, William Castle and Jon Dell'Antonia ALSO PRESENT: Richard Wollangk, City Manager, Penny Wolf, Deputy City Clerk, Warren Kraft, City Attorney and David Patek, Director of Public Works (NOTE: Council Member Shirley Brabender Mattox took her oath of office which was administered by the Deputy City Clerk before the start of the meeting.) Council Member Harris read the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Nicholas Schissel and Kelsey Jacobs from Read Elementary School; and, Christine Urbschat and Logan Brooks from Washington Elementary School. On behalf of the Landmark Commission, Deputy Mayor Hintz presented the Acanthus Awards to James Metz and Ron Metz. Deputy Mayor Hintz declared April 8, 2001 as "Arbor Day" in the City of Oshkosh and presented a proclamation to Rod Brusius of the Parks Department. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Mayor ordered the following Public Hearings: Zone Change/333 S. Washburn Street Attorney Russell Reff, 217 Ceape Avenue, representing New Life Community Church, explained the reason for the rezoning and urged the Council for their support. Council Member Esslinger felt that the Council would need more information before a decision could be made. Council Member Bloechl expressed her concerns and asked various questions of Mr. Reff 1 regarding the rezoning. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL - MA Y 8, 2001 Lynn Leichtfuss, 231 Greenfield Trail, expressed her concerns regarding the rezoning and stated that she was opposed to it. Jim Goggins, 660 Graceland Drive, felt that there was not enough information regarding the plans for the property and stated that he was opposed to the rezoning. Clarence Krause, 491 S. Washburn Street, stated he had no preference to the rezoning of the property. Lisa Wesenberg, 380 Graceland Drive, stated her concerns regarding the rezoning and what would be developed on the property. Steve Schroepfer, 4602 County Road T, a Member of the New Life Community Church, felt that because the Church owned the property, the church should be able to develop what they want on it. Kathy Seiberlich, 460 Washburn Street, expressed her concerns regarding the rezoning and the plans for the property. She stated her opposition to the rezoning. Don Lillibridge, 1367 W. 18th Avenue, felt the Council should table the resolution until more information was received. Doug Berger, 260 Graceland Drive, stated that he had no objection to the development of the land, but was against retail business that would be open late and create a lot of traffic. Michael Stratz, 2750 Clarion Court, felt that Washburn Street was designed with the intent of commercial use and urged the Council to support the rezoning. Randy Chapin, 4522 Reighmoor Road, felt that the new development would bring in more tax money and job opportunities. There were no other appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED. Amend Zoning/Ordinance/Height Restrictions in Downtown Overlay District Hugh Carver, 1261 Merritt Avenue, questioned what a downtown overlay was and what were the height restrictions. Mr. Kraft stated an informational packet could be sent to him. Council Member Bloechl gave a brief explanation of the ordinance. There were no other appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED. 2 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL - MA Y 8, 2001 Approve Industrial Development Revenue Bond/Automatic Handling Doug Pearson, Executive Director of Chamco, explained the need for the resolution and urged the Council for their support. Council Member Esslinger thanked Mr. Pearson and his organization for their efforts and stated they were an asset to the city. There were no other appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED. CONSENT AGENDA The minutes of the April 24,2001 meeting were presented as written. The Report of the City Manager was read. The bills were presented in the amount of $4,246,133.51. The Report of the City Clerk was read. Resolution 01-195 Award Bid/Ambulance/Fire Department (Road Rescue Inc. St. Paul, MN $109,620.00) Hugh Carver, 1261 Merritt Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding the use of the ambulance. Don Lillibridge, 1367 W. 18th Avenue, stated the importance of having enough rescue vehicles. Council Member Bloechl asked various questions regarding the inventory of the rescue vehicles. Resolution 01-196 Award Bid/Liquid Oxygen/Water Filtration Plant (Air Liquide America Corp, Countryside IL $192,111.20) Resolution 01-197 Award BidlTractor, Mower, Snow Blower/Street Department (Bark River, Green Bay, WI $149,281.00) Resolution 01-198 Amend 2001 Capital Improvement Program Resolution 01-199 Reaffirm Michigan Street as a Through Street 3 Kim Blume, 1814 Michigan Street, asked various questions regarding the maintenance of the street and urged the Council to reconsider the resolution. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL - MA Y 8, 2001 Council Member Harris asked several questions regarding the need for the through street. Mr. Patek responded. Resolution 01-200 Initial Resolution/Paving, Sidewalk Repair and Utilities Resolution 01-201 Change Order No. 1/Public Works Contract No. 00-02/Concrete Paving and Utilities Resolution 01-202 Approve Property Settlement Agreement/Hickory V Annexation Mr. Kraft gave a brief explanation regarding the ordinance. Resolution 01-203 Approve Oshkosh Transit System Drug and Alcohol Policy Hugh Carver, 1261 Merritt Avenue, stated his concerns regarding the policy. Council Member Bloechl questioned which staff employees would fall under the policy. Mr. Kraft responded. Resolution 01-204 Approve Sidewalk Program Gary Galicia, 1820 E. Murdock Avenue, stated his concerns regarding the additional 292 feet of sidewalk on E. Murdock Avenue. Mr. Patek responded. Council Member Mattox questioned the areas where the sidewalk already existed. Jim Erdman, 2492 Hickory Lane, questioned when the proposed area on Hickory Lane would get sidewalks. Kermit Johnson, 2731 W. 9th Avenue, questioned the responsibility of payment for the sidewalks. Council Member Castle questioned if the sidewalk on Murdock Street could be done next year when Hickory Street gets done. Resolution 01-205 Approve Industrial Development Revenue Bond/Automatic Handling 4 Resolution 01-206 Authorize Grant Application/Domestic Preparedness Equipment Grant Hugh Carver, 1261 Merritt Avenue, stated he was opposed to this resolution. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL - MA Y 8, 2001 Resolution 01-207 Approve Miscellaneous City Licenses *Resolution 01-199 was removed for separate consideration. MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTION 01-199 (Castle; second, Bloechl) MOTION: LOST: AMEND RESOLUTION 01-204 OF THE CONSENT AGENDA TO DELETE MURDOCK AVENUE (Castle; no second) LACK OF SECOND VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTION 01-199: CARRIED: Ayes (7) Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Dell'Antonia Resolution 01-199 Reaffirm Michigan Street as a Through Street MOTION: ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Castle) MOTION: LOST: AMEND STREET CONSTRUCTION TO A CUL DE SAC (Esslinger; second, Bloechl) Ayes (3) Harris, Bloechl, Mattox; Noes (4) Esslinger, Hintz, Castle, Dell'Antonia VOTE ON ORIGINAL RESOLUTION: CARRIED: Ayes (5) Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Castle, Dell'Antonia; Noes (2) Harris, Mattox PUBLIC AGENDA DISCUSSION Ordinance 01-209 Approve Hickory V Annexation Jim Erdman, 2492 Hickory Lane, Town of Oshkosh Board Supervisor, stated that he was glad to see the city and the town working together. Ordinance 01-212 Amend Regulations Relating to Dogs in Parks Mary Heartl, 1690 Cliffview Drive, stated her concerns regarding safety issues if dogs were allowed in parks. 5 Jan Beck, 1332 Menominee Drive, stated that she was opposed to the ordinance for safety reasons. Don Lillibridge, 1367 W. 18th Avenue, felt that if there were more conditions he would support dogs in the parks. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL - MA Y 8, 2001 Grace Strom, 1340 Menominee Drive, stated that she was opposed to the ordinance for safety reasons. Hugh Carver, 1261 Merritt Avenue, felt that dogs should be allowed in the parks if they were on a leash. Melissa Hill Castle, 1358 Menominee Drive, felt that dogs should be allowed in parks as long as the limitations were met. ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance 01-208 Approve Traffic Regulations MOTION: CARRIED: ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger) Ayes (7) Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Dell'Antonia Ordinance 01-209 Approve Hickory V Annexation MOTION: ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger) MOTION: CARRIED: AMEND TO REMOVE LOTS 39 AND 36 (Harris; second, Bloechl) Ayes (7) Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Dell'Antonia VOTE ON ORDINANCE AS AMENDED: CARRIED: Ayes (7) Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Dell'Antonia Ordinance 01-210 Zone Change/333 S. Washburn Street FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 01-211 Amend Zoning Ordinance/Height Restrictions in Downtown Overlay District FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 01-212 Amend Regulations Relating to Dogs in Parks FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES 6 CITIZEN STATEMENTS Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, expressed his concerns regarding government and also with restaurants and smoking. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL - MA Y 8, 2001 Hugh Carver, 1261 Merritt Avenue, stated his concerns regarding the downtown improvements. Mark Doemel, 416 Guenther Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding the parking in the downtown area. Don Lillibridge, 1367 W. 18th Avenue, stated his concerns regarding Koeller Street and the traffic flow. COUNCIL MEMBER STATEMENTS Council Member Esslinger questioned the status of the Soo Line Bridge project and also the street vacation of Market Street. Council Member Bloechl expressed concern regarding food permits issued to charitable organizations. She requested staff for additional information and updates regarding various issues. She expressed concerns regarding various gateway recommendations, and the cost of the brochures explaining the downtown development inserted in the local paper. She also asked various questions regarding executive session minutes and open meeting laws for various boards. Mr. Wollangk and Mr. Kraft responded. Council Member Harris urged citizens to drive more carefully now that the season was here that there are more children out playing. He asked Mr. Patek to explain the policy regarding the snow and ice removal from sidewalks. Mr. Patek responded. Council Member Mattox stated that she was happy to be seated. She felt that there should be a public meeting to discuss dogs in the parks to allow citizens to voice their concerns. She also felt it would be good to talk to other municipalities on how they have handled this Issue. Mayor Dell'Antonia welcomed Council Member Mattox and asked Council Members to return their committee assignments to him. 7 WHA TEVER ELSE IS PERTINENT OR FOR THE GOOD OF THE CITY Mr. Wollangk asked Council for a workshop following the May 22,2001 Council Meeting to present plans for Market Square. He stated that Mr. Kraft would like a mock swearing in after the first meeting in June to get a picture for the annual report. He also explained the various signs that have been replaced throughout in the community were in the program. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL - MA Y 8, 2001 There was no other business before the Council. MOTION: CARRIED: ADJOURN (Castle; second, Bloechl) VOICE VOTE The meeting adjourned at 9:26 p.m. PENNY S. WOLF DEPUTY CITY CLERK 8