HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-225.docMAY 22, 2001 01-225 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED 6-0 LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN )
PURPOSE:
SUPPORT CONVERSION OF RAILROAD BRIDGE TO FISHING
DECK
INITIATED BY: PARKS DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, The Advisory Parks Board approved a recommendation that the City
retain the south section of the railroad bridge spanning the Fox River in the City of
Oshkosh for purposes of turning it into a fishing deck; and
WHEREAS, the United States Coast Guard and Army Corps of Engineers have
approved the concept of retaining the south section of the bridge for a fishing deck; and
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources for approval of the conversion; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Street Fishing Club has pledged financial support to the
project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the Common Council supports the plan to retain the south section of the
railroad bridge spanning the Fox River in the City of Oshkosh for the purpose of converting
it into a fishing deck and that the proper City officials are hereby authorized and directed to
take those steps necessary to obtain the appropriate approvals and bring to the Council a
project plan for a fishing deck in this location.