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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
ClTY OF OSHKOSH¢ WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, City Hall.
Mayor Dell'Antonia presided.
PRESENT: Council Members Stephen Hintz, Shirley Mattox, William Castle, Mark L.
Harris, Paul J. Esslinger, Melanie Bloechl and Jon Dell'Antonia
ALSO PRESENT: Richard Wollangk, City Manager, Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk, and
David Patek, Director of Public Works
Council Member Hintz read the Invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was by Council Member Hintz.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Mayor ordered the following Public Hearings:
Zone Changes: A) 521 W. 16th Avenue
Christopher Kindt, 345 Windingbrook Drive, Attorney for Zion Lutheran, explained the
proposed project and urged the Council to support the zone change.
Reverend Nerenhausen, 2881 Omro Road, explained the development of the property.
He answered questions and concerns regarding the financial aspects.
Council Member Bloechl questioned the reason for the request to waive the rules. She
stated various concerns regarding the project.
Council Member Esslinger asked various questions regarding the HUD rules.
Council Member Harris questioned the setback of the building. He also questioned the
fees for utilities and maintenance of the project.
Council Member Mattox stated her concerns regarding parking, green space and the
convenience for those who would live there.
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Lance Ford, 529 W. 16th Avenue, stated his concerns regarding the project. He felt
there was a need to help the elderly but thought the development could be on a smaller
scale.
Paul Monfils, 1629 Michigan Street, stated his concerns regarding the project. He
asked the Council to deny the proposal and request a smaller project.
Steve Schettle, 516 W. 16th Avenue, stated his concerns regarding the number of units
on the property.
There were no other appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED.
Zone Changes: B) W. 17th Avenue, E of & Adjacent to 522 W. 17th Avenue
There were no appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED.
Zone Changes: C) Division Street, Between Ida & W. Parkway Avenue
There were no appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED.
CONSENT AGENDA
The minutes of the June 12, 2001 meeting was presented as written.
The Report of the City Manager was read.
The bills were presented in the amount of $9,875,164.75.
The Report of the City Clerk was read.
Resolution 01-259 Accept Easement/1760 W. 7th Avenue
Resolution 01-260 Grant Conditional Use Permits/Approve Final Planned
Developments A) 615 Evans Street; B) Westowne Avenue, E of &
Adjacent to 2424 Westowne Avenue; C) Division Street, W Side
Between Ida Avenue & W. Parkway Avenue
Dan Rogers, 40 Shuman Boulevard, Naperville, Illinois, representing Wendy's
Restaurant, gave an explanation of the project.
Resolution 01-261 Amend Conditional Use Permit/Approve Revised Planned
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Development/W. Waukau Avenue
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Council Member Mattox questioned whether the neighborhood realized what the
development would be for that property.
Council Member Bloechl explained that concerns were addressed for the abutting
property owners.
Resolution 01-262 Approve Developer Agreement/Havenwood Drive
Resolution 01-263 Initial Resolution/Concrete Paving, Utilities & Sidewalk/4th Addition
to Westleigh Farms Subdivision
Resolution 01-264 Accept & Approve Waiver of Special Assessment Notices &
Hearings in Connection with Improvements/4th Addition to
Westleigh Farms Subdivision
Resolution 01-265 Approve Agreement/Extension of Pheasant Creek Drive
Resolution 01-266 Approve Developer Agreement/4th Addition to Westleigh Farms
Resolution 01-267 Final Resolution/Concrete Paving, Utilities & Sidewalk/4th Addition
to Westleigh Farms Subdivision
Resolution 01-268 Approve Final Plat/4th Addition to Westleigh Farms Subdivision
Resolution 01-269 Award Bid/Public Works Contract No. 01-05/Algoma Boulevard
Asphalt Overlay (Northeast Asphalt, Inc., Greenville, $206,288.40)
Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, stated his concerns regarding the assessment costs of
the University of Oshkosh.
Council Member Castle questioned what the breakdown of the payment of
assessments were when the State of Wisconsin was involved as property owners.
Mr. Wollangk responded.
Resolution 01-270 Approve Change Order No. 2/Public Works Contract No. 00-02
Concrete Paving (James Cape & Sons, Racine, Net Increase,
$13,545.36)
Resolution 01-271 Approve Agreement/Honeywell Inc.
Resolution 01-272 Award Bids/Trucks/Street Department & Wastewater Division
(Various)
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Resolution 01-273 Approve Miscellaneous City Licenses
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA Bloechl; second, Esslinger)
Ayes (7) Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl,
Dell'Antonia
ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance 01-274 Approve Zone Changes: A) 521 W. 16th Avenue; B) W. 17th
Avenue, E of & Adjacent to 522 W. 17th Avenue
FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Ordinance 01-275 Zone Change/Division Street, West Side, Between Ida Avenue &
W. Parkway Avenue
MOTION:
CARRIED:
SUSPEND RULES FOR CONSIDERATION (Dell'Antonia; second,
Hintz)
Ayes (4) Hintz, Castle, Harris, Dell'Antonia;
Noes (3) Mattox, Esslinger, Bloechl
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger)
Ayes (7) Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl,
Dell'Antonia
Council Member Castle questioned the reason regarding the waiving of the rules.
Mayor Dell'Antonia stated that there was no opposition and that the developer wanted
to finish the block.
Ordinance 01-276 Approve 20th Avenue II Annexation
FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Ordinance 01-277 Establish Street Grades/Havenwood Drive & 4th Addition to
Westleigh Farms
MOTION: SUSPEND RULES FOR CONSIDERATION (Hintz; second, Castle)
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CARRIED: Ayes (7) Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl,
Dell'Antonia
MOTION: ADOPT (Castle; second, Esslinger)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl,
Dell'Antonia
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Ordinance 01-278 Authorize Public Construction/Havenwood Drive & 4th Addition to
Westleigh Farms
MOTION:
CARRIED:
SUSPEND RULES FOR CONSIDERATION (Harris; second,
Esslinger)
Ayes (7) Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl,
Dell'Antonia
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger)
Ayes (7) Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl,
Dell'Antonia
Resolution 01-279 Approve Combination "Class B" License/Golf Central
MOTION: ADOPT (Castle; second, Esslinger)
MOTION:
CARRIED:
LAYOVER TO JULY 10, 2001 COUNCIL MEETING (Bloechl;
second, Esslinger)
Ayes (7) Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl,
Dell'Antonia
Council Member Bloechl stated her concerns regarding Golf Central not using the
license for the past two years and questioned if there were other people on a waiting
list.
Council Member Esslinger questioned whether there were others on the list that could
be using the license within the next few months.
Council Member Harris questioned the procedures involved regarding the
relinquishment or renewal of a license.
Council Member Castle questioned whether those on the waiting list would be notified
of the hearing.
Ms. Ubrig and Mr. Wollangk responded.
Resolution 01-280 Initial Resolution/Water Lateral/135 High Avenue
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger)
Ayes (7) Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl,
Dell'Antonia
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CITIZEN STATEMENTS
Steve Bender, 810 Hawk Street, stated his concerns that the city did not have a back
up generator for the water treatment plant.
Mr. Patek responded.
Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, stated his concerns regarding the water main loop for
Westowne Heights and felt that the city should plan for the future. He requested that
the trees be trimmed.
COUNCIL MEMBER STATEMENTS
Council Member Bloechl stated her concerns regarding a generator for the water
treatment plant and also for the grass height at Hometown Suites. She questioned if it
was necessary for the downtown committee to follow the open meeting laws. She
thanked the community for their support of the city staff and WPS staff for their clean
up efforts.
Council Member Esslinger stated that he would like some input to bring forward a
project to have a wading pool in South Park and also, possibly moving the Chief
Oshkosh statute to the former Walgreen's property. He also thanked the staff on the
great job regarding the clean up from storm damage.
Council Member Mattox questioned the possibility of having an alternate plan for the
zone change for the property on 16th Avenue.
Mr. Wollangk responded.
Council Member Harris asked the Council for their input regarding a town hall meeting
in August or September on the site of the former Walgreen's property. He explained
the reason for the water main loop in Westowne Heights.
Mayor Dell'Antonia explained his reasons regarding his opposition to the water main
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loop in Westowne Heights. He thanked Mr. Wollangk and city staff for their efforts with
the clean up. He also thanked Wisconsin Public Service, Time Warner Cable and
Ameritech for their efforts as well after the storm. He congratulated the Hilton Garden
Inn on their opening.
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WHATEVER ELSE IS PERTINENT OR FOR THE GOOD OF THE CITY
Mr. Wollangk updated the Council on the progress of the storm clean up. He stated
that the city would be starting the second sweep of the clean up and then the city would
return back to the normal brush pick up. He also stated that the city garage on Witzel
Avenue would be open for brush to be dropped off. He explained that assistance would
be available from FEMA and a survey would be sent out to property owners to gather
information for FEMA to determine allocation of funding.
MOTION:
CARRIED:
CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION FOLLOWING ADJOURNMENT OF
THIS MEETING TO DISCUSS THE STATUS PRESENT AND
PERSPECTIVE FOR DELIBERATING AND NEGOTIATING THE
PURCHASE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY IN THE SOUTHWEST
INDUSTRIAL PARK PURSUANT TO SECTION 19.85(1 )(e) OF THE
WISCONSIN STATE STATUTES. (Hintz; second, Castle)
Ayes (7) Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Dell'Antonia
There was no other business before the Council
MOTION: ADJOURN (Bloechl; second, Esslinger)
CARRIED: VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
PAMELA R. UBRIG
CITY CLERK