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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesO../'HKO./'H ON THE WATER PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ClTY OF OSHKOSH¢ WISCONSIN REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Mayor Dell'Antonia presided. PRESENT: Council Members Paul J. Esslinger, Melanie Bloechl, Stephen Hintz, Shirley Mattox, William Castle, Mark L. Harris and Jon Dell'Antonia ALSO PRESENT: Richard Wollangk, City Manager, Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk, Lynn Lorenson, Assistant City Attorney and David Patek, Director of Public Works Council Member Esslinger read the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Counci Member Esslinger. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor ordered the following Public Hearing: Final Resolution/Asphalt Overlay/Custer Avenue There were no appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED. CONSENT AGENDA The minutes of the August 14, 2001 meeting were presented as amended. The Report of the City Manager was read. The bills were presented in the amount of $3,956,599.32. The Report of the City Clerk was read. Resolution 01-348 Waive Bids/Purchase Monitors/Leak Detection Equipment Package/Water Distribution (Fluid Conservation Systems Inc., Milford, $45,150.00) Resolution 01-349 Accept Easement/1751 W. 5th Avenue PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL - AUGUST 28, 2001 Resolution 01-350 Grant Conditional Use Permits: 510 E. New York Avenue; and, Vacant Lot/NE Corner Oshkosh Avenue & Punhoqua Street Resolution 01-351 Amend Engineering Service Agreement/STS Consultants/ Environmental Resolution 01-352 Acceptance of the Revised Oshkosh Transit System Fare Structure Resolution 01-353 Final Resolution/Cold Mix Asphalt Overlay/Custer Avenue Resolution 01-354 Approve Miscellaneous City Licenses MOTION: CARRIED: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA Bloechl; second, Esslinger) Ayes (7) Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Harris, Dell'Antonia PUBLIC AGENDA DISCUSSION Ordinance 01-357 Approve Traffic Regulations Paul Petr, 1502 Liberty Street, representing the YMCA, stated his concerns regarding the proposed speed limit increase on W. 20th Avenue. He stated that the County Highway Commissioner would being completing a survey of the area. Council Member Mattox questioned if there would be an after school program available at the YMCA. Mark Spanbauer, 2870 W. 20th Avenue, stated his concerns regarding the safety in the area if the speed limit was increased. Jeanne Koepke, 2250 W. 20th Avenue, Principal for Carl Traeger Middle School, stated her concerns regarding the increased speed limit and the safety of the children. Council Member Esslinger stated that the school zone speed was 15 miles per hour and felt enforcement was an issue that needed to be addressed. Council Member Mattox questioned the number of students who ride bicycles or walk to school. Sue Panek, 2610 W. 20th Avenue, stated her concerns regarding the speed limit increase through the neighborhood. 2 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL - AUGUST 28, 2001 Council Member Mattox questioned whether the police department was in favor of raising the limit. Hugh Carver, 1261 Merritt Avenue, stated his support for the increase in the speed limit. Charles Plueddeman, 1161 Algoma Boulevard, stated his support regarding the parking on Algoma Boulevard. Council Member Castle questioned whether residents were aware of new truck routes that were added throughout the city. Mr. Huddleston, Director of Transportation, responded. Resolution 01-301A Final Resolution/Utilities, Asphalt Paving/Burnwood Drive Gary Buettner, 2398 Burnwood Drive, thanked the Council for reconsidering the resolution. He stated his concerns regarding the drainage and condition of the street. Council Member Bloechl thanked Mr. Ammentorp for the detailed map and information. Bill Ammentorp, 2520 Burnwood Drive, explained the map and stated his support for the street project. Nikki Hronis, 2260 Burnwood Drive, stated her concerns and filed a petition against the street project. She felt there were other ways to resolve the water issues on Burnwood Drive. Gary Kallas, 2535 Knapp Street, stated his concerns regarding drain tiles and sump pumps. He stated that he was not in support of the project. Mike Hayes, 2325 Knapp Street, reviewed various comments from the previous meeting and stated his concerns regarding the street project. Council Member Harris stated that the properties in the town would not affect the assessments for the properties in the city. He also stated that the assessments could be spread over a number of years. Council Member Bloechl explained the procedures that the Council had to follow regarding reconsiderations. Council Member Mattox questioned if the problem was with surface water in the ditches and the sump pumps running. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL - AUGUST 28, 2001 Richard Kaufmann, 2490 Burnwood Drive, stated his concerns regarding the street project. Tom Suzek, 2366 Burnwood Drive, stated his concerns regarding the surface water drainage problem. He felt that the street should be addressed after the area was completely developed. The Council took a ten-minute break at 7:25 p.m. ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance 01-355 Establish Revised Sewer Use Charges MOTION: CARRIED: ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger) Ayes (7) Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Harris, Dell'Antonia Council Member Bloechl stated her understanding of the hardship for residents of the community regarding the increased charges. Ordinance 01-356 Repeal Taxicab Driver Licensing Requirements MOTION: LOST: ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger) Ayes (3) Esslinger, Bloechl, Mattox; Noes (4) Hintz, Castle, Harris, Dell'Antonia Council Member Harris felt that the Council should establish standards for taxicab drivers and continue with the licensing process. Council Member Hintz expressed his support of the current procedures regarding taxicab driver licenses. Council Member Bloechl stated her support for the repeal of the taxicab driver licensing. She felt that if the city would continue with the licensing process, the Council should revisit the issue of insurance coverage of taxicab companies. Ordinance 01-357 Approve Traffic Regulations FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES 4 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL - AUGUST 28, 2001 Resolution 01-301A Final Resolution/Utilities, Asphalt Paving/Burnwood Drive MOTION: LOST: ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger) Ayes (3) Esslinger, Bloechl, Castle; Noes (4) Hintz, Mattox, Harris, Dell'Antonia Council Member Castle explained his reason for the reconsideration of this resolution and stated his support for the improvements. Council Member Mattox questioned if the water problems could be solved without the extensive street project. Mr. Patek responded. Council Member Hintz explained that there were problems in the area regarding water drainage but felt there was not enough support from the residents. He stated that he would not support the project. Council Member Harris stated that the majority of the residents in that area were opposed. He felt that the project would be of better use in the future after the area was developed. He stated that he would not support the project at this time. Council Member Esslinger felt that the road was in bad condition and the repair would be an investment to the community. He explained that the project would cost more if completed at a later date. Mayor Dell'Antonia explained that the resolution could be reconsidered at the next Council Meeting. CITIZEN STATEMENTS Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, expressed his concerns regarding various issues. Tony Palmeri, 212 W. Parkway Avenue, stated his comments and concerns regarding an article in the local newspaper that pertained to a website on the internet. Hugh Carver, 1261 Merritt Avenue, stated his concerns regarding government involvement at all levels and dogs in the parks. Thomas Feavel, 2540 W. 20th Avenue, asked questions regarding the patching or paving of Washburn Avenue. He hoped that in the future Washburn Avenue would continue as a four lane road. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL - AueusT 28, 2001 Gordon Doule, 1225 Summit Avenue, expressed his concerns with local government representing the citizens of the community. COUNCIL MEMBER STATEMENTS Mayor Dell'Antonia explained his actions regarding the website issue. Council Member Esslinger expressed his concerns regarding Mr. Palmeri's show. He stated that he supported the Mayor with confidence. Ordinance 01-344 Approve Reigh Annexation MOTION: CARRIED: RECONSIDER (Hintz; second, Bloechl) Ayes (7) Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Harris, Dell'Antonia MOTION: ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger) MOTION: CARRIED: AMEND LEGAL DESCRIPTION (Hintz; second, Bloechl) Ayes (7) Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Harris, Dell'Antonia VOTE ON ORDINANCE AS AMENDED: CARRIED: Ayes (7) Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Harris, Dell'Antonia Council Member Hintz explained the reason for the reconsideration of the ordinance. Council Member Castle verified that the Council would reconsider and adopt the annexation with the corrected description. Council Member Bloechl explained that minutes for various meetings were available at the library and the City Clerk's Office. She expressed her concerns regarding the petition process. She questioned the status of the clean up process in the parks from the June storm. She also stated her concerns regarding the downtown park bids. She questioned the research of the status of the Open Meetings Law regarding city staff and/or Council Members serving on boards or committees.. 6 Mr. Wollangk and Ms. Lorenson, Assistant City Attorney, responded. Council Member Harris stated that he would be coming forth with photos of damaged curbs and felt that the city should organize a repair process. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL - AueusT 28, 2001 Council Member Mattox expressed her comments regarding her appointment to the Grand Opera House Board. She stated that school would be starting and urged residents to be careful of pedestrians. She also felt it was important that residents clear shrubs and trees from the sidewalks. Mayor Dell'Antonia stated his concerns regarding the water increase and also the increase in the sales tax. He thanked the Christine Ann Center and the community for their support in the success of a recent event. He stated that the United Way was going to have a day of caring on September 5, 2001. He stated his concerns regarding the bids for the Founder's Square. WHATEVER ELSE IS PERTINENT OR FOR THE GOOD OF THE CITY Mr. Wollangk encouraged the citizens to apply to serve on boards and commissions for the City. He stated that applications were available through his office and also on the City's website. He also explained that the Governor had visited the City of Oshkosh with the first payment for the storm damage that had occurred from the June storm. MOTION: CARRIED: CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION FOLLOWING ADJOURNMENT OF THIS MEETING TO DELIBERATE TIME-WARNER CABLE'S MOTION TO COMPEL DISCOVERY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 19.85(1)(a) OF THE WISCONSIN STATE STATUTES; TO DELIBERATE AND DISCUSS THE STATUS OF NEGOTIATIONS AND BARGAINING STRATEGIES CONCERNING THE RENEWAL OF TIME-WARNER CABLES' FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 19.85(1)(e) OF THE WISCONSIN STATE STATUTES; AND, TO CONFER WITH LEGAL COUNSEL CONCERNING STRATEGY TO BE ADOPTED WITH RESPECT TO LITIGATION CONCERNING THE CABLE REFRANCHISlNG PROCESS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 19.85(1)(g) OF THE WISCONSIN STATE STATUTES. (Hintz; second, Castle) Ayes (6) Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Harris, Dell'Antonia; Present (1 Esslinger There was no other business before the Council MOTION: ADJOURN (Castle; second, Esslinger) CARRIED: VOICE VOTE The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. PAMELA R. UBRIG CITY CLERK