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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
ClTY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, City Hall.
Mayor DelrAntonia presided.
PRESENT: Council Members William Castle, Mark Harris, Paul Esslinger, Melanie
Bloechl, Stephen Hintz, Shirley Mattox 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 Castle read the Invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led Trevor Nelson and Jackie Beyer from Webster Stanley
Elementary School; and, Kate Broman and Kevin Kropp from Webster Stanley Middle
School
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Mayor ordered the following Public Hearings:
Approve Final Resolution/Concrete Paving, Sidewalk, & Utilities/Public Works
Contract No. 02-03
There were no appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED.
Approve Final Resolution/Concrete Paving, Sidewalk, & Utilities/Public Works
Contract No. 02-04
Robert Stauffer, 3750 Pau-Ko-Tuk Lane, expressed his concerns regarding various
special assessments.
Braxton Patterson, 1524 South Oakwood Road, stated that Oakwood Road was in need
of repair and widening but felt property owners would not benefit from the project.
There were no other appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED.
CONSENT AGENDA
The minutes of the February 12, 2002 meeting were presented as written.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL -- FEBRUARY 26, 2002
The Report of the City Manager was read.
Chuck Hertel, 1690 Cliffview Drive, explained the need for a time extension for
Waterfest. He stated the organization would bare the cost of overtime for the Police
Department.
Council Member Bloechl expressed her concerns with shift changes for the Police
Department. She stated she would not support the extension for serving alcohol.
Bill Gabert, 55 Bowen Street, stated his concerns regarding the time frame of Waterfest
and felt that the event should be moved to another location more apporpriate for the
crowd size.
The bills were presented in the amount of $14,353,331.30.
The Report of the City Clerk was read.
Resolution 02-59
Award BidNehicles/Street Department (Packer City
International, $56,331.00) and (Casper Truck Center,
$40,517.00)
Hugh Carver, 1261 Merritt Avenue, stated his concerns regarding the
purchasing of new vehicles.
Resolution 02-60
Award Bid/Public Works Contract No. 02-07/Waukau Avenue
Pump Station & Force Main Upgrades (Charles O. Green, Inc.,
$110,245.00)
Resolution 02-61 Grant Permanent Easement/Winnebago County
Resolution 02-62
Grant Conditional Use Permits:
A) 305 Ceape Avenue/10Court Street
B) W. 9th Avenue
C) 1530 S. Koeller Street
D) 1530 S. Koeller Street
Attorney Russ Reft, 217 Ceape Avenue, representing New Life Community Church
explained the site selection and asked Council to approve the conditional use permit.
Council Member Esslinger commented on the church property and questioned if
another location was possible.
Council Member Bloechl expressed her concerns regarding the church property.
She stated that she would not support the resolution.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL -- FEBRUARY 26, 2002
Gary Eake, Real Estate Broker representing New Life Community Church clarified the
land issues regarding the church. He explained there was a developer interested in
the remaining property.
Tim Seborski, representing Community First Credit Union, explained the event to
take place at 1530 S. Koeller Street and the economic effect on the area. He also
stated that they were unable to meet all state codes.
Council Member Bloechl expressed her concerns regarding the inspectors report and
the amount of cars that would be in the building.
Council Member Hintz questioned how the codes were waived in other communities.
Garry Witzke, 910 W. Murdock Avenue, representing Titan Auto Sales expressed his
thoughts regarding various codes but would like to give back to the community.
Resolution 02-63
Approve Request/Temporary Occupancy of Riverside
Park/Authorize Co-Application for Dock Wall Reconstruction
Riverside Park
Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, stated that he is not in opposition but concerned that
the city was continuing discussions to purchase the property.
Resolution 02-64
Final Resolution/Concrete Paving, Sidewalk, & Utilities/Public
Works Contract No. 02-03
Resolution 02-65
Final Resolution/Concrete Paving, Sidewalk, & Utilities/Public
Works Contract No. 02-04
Resolution 02-66
Approve Agreement/Department of Transportation/Construction of
Sawyer Street & Sawyer Street Bridge
Resolution 02-67
Approve Amendment No. 2/Task Order No. 2/Harza Engineering
Company, Inc.
Hugh Carver, 1261 Merritt Avenue, questioned when the construction would
take place.
Mr. Wollangk responded.
Resolution 02-68 Approve Agreement/Sailboat Concession/Menominee Park
Tim Paegelow, representing Corsair Cruising, explained his proposal to aid
the adventure and urged Council to support the resolution.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL -- FEBRUARY 26, 2002
Council Member Esslinger questioned the time frame that boats were left at the
dock.
Terry Wohler, 1357 Ceape Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding leasing
out
the docks. He urged Council to approve the agreement but not the
amendments.
Resolution 02-69 Authorize Borrowing/State Trust Fund
Resolution 02-70 Disallowance of Claim/Betty Steinfeldt
Resolution 02-71 Disallowance of Claim/Steve Bender
Resolution 02-72 Approve Miscellaneous City Licenses
*The City Manager's Report and Resolutions 02-61, 02-62, 02-63, 02-65, 02-66, 02-67,
02-68, 02-69 were removed for separate considerations.
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING THE CITY MANAGERS
REPORT AND RESOLUTIONS 02-61
02-62, 02-63, 02-65, 02-66, 02-67, 02-68 and 02-69
(Castle; second, Esslinger)
Ayes (7) Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox
Dell'Antonia
City Manager's Report
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT AS AMENDED (Bloechl; second, Esslinger)
Ayes (7) Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox
Dell'Antonia
By Council consent, the City Manager's Report was amended to state that all overtime
accumulated by the police department as a direct result of Waterfest would be paid
upon invoice.
Council Member Bloechl expressed her concerns with Waterfest going over the allotted
time. She stated that she would not support any alcohol sale extension and felt all
overtime accrued would be paid immediately.
Mr. Kraft responded.
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Council Member Hintz questioned if there was any form of reimbursement for the
services provided for the Oshkosh Regatta 2002.
Mr. Stephany, Parks Director responded.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL -- FEBRUARY 26, 2002
Council Member Esslinger stated his concerns regarding ambulance service for the
various events.
Resolution 02-61 Grant Permanent Easement/Winnebago County
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger)
Ayes (7) Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox,
Dell'Antonia
Council Member Mattox expressed her concerns for the need for sidewalks in the area.
Mr. Wollangk responded.
Council Member Hintz questioned if the granting of easements would preclude
sidewalks in the future.
Resolution 02-62
Grant Conditional Use Permits: A) 305 Ceape Avenue, B) W. 9th
Avenue, C) 1530 S. Koeller Street, D) 1530 S. Koeller Street
MOTION: ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Bloechl)
MOTION:
CARRIED:
DIVIDE RESOLUTION 02-62 INTO:
RESOLUTION 02-62A - 305 CEAPE AVENUE/10 COURT
STREET; RESOLUTION 02-62B - W. 9TM AVENUE; AND,
RESOLUTION 02-62C AND 02-62D - 1530 S. KOELLER STREET
(Dell'Antonia; second, Hintz)
Ayes (7) Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox,
Dell'Antonia
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT RESOLUTION 02-62A (Bloechl; second, Esslinger)
Ayes (7) Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox,
Dell'Antonia
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT RESOLUTION 02-62B (Castle; second, Esslinger)
Ayes (5) Castle, Harris, Hintz, Mattox, Dell'Antonia;
Noes (2) Esslinger, Bloechl
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT RESOLUTION 02-62C AND 02-62D (Bloechl; second,
Esslinger)
Ayes (7) Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox,
Dell'Antonia
PROCEEDINGS OF THE OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL -- FEBRUARY 26, 2002
Resolution 02-63
Approve Request/Temporary Occupancy of Riverside Park
Authorize Co-Application for Dock Wall Reconstruction Riverside
Park
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger)
Ayes (7) Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox,
Dell'Antonia
Resolution 02-65
Final Resolution/Concrete Paving, Sidewalk, & Utilities/Public
Works Contract No. 02-04
MOTION: ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger)
MOTION:
LOST:
REMOVE STREET ASSESSMENT FOR 13-1197-0200
IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,213.00 (Bloechl; no second)
LACK OF SECOND
VOTE ON ORIGINAL RESOLUTION:
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox,
Dell'Antonia
Council Member Mattox questioned if the properties were income generated.
Mr. Patek and Mr. Wollangk responded.
Council Member Hintz felt the special assessment policy should be looked at.
Resolution 02-66
Approve Agreement/Department of Transportation/Construction of
Sawyer Street & Sawyer Street Bridge
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger)
Ayes (7) Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox,
Dell'Antonia
Council Member Bloechl questioned if it was safe to move forward with this project and
the availability of funds.
Mr. Wollangk and Mr. Patek responded.
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Resolution 02-67
Approve Amendment No. 2/Task Order No. 2/Harza Engineering
Company, Inc.
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger)
Ayes (7) Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox,
Dell'Antonia
PROCEEDINGS OF THE OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL -- FEBRUARY 28, 2002
Resolution 02-68 Approve Agreement/Sailboat Concession/Menominee Park
MOTION: ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger)
MOTION:
LOST:
AMEND TO STRIKE THE WORDS "EIGHT HOURS" FROM
PARAGRAPH FOUR (Esslinger; no second)
LACK OF SECOND
MOTION:
CARRIED:
AMEND TO STRIKE THE WORD "EXCLUSIVE" FROM
PARAGRAPH ONE (Dell'Antonia; second, Castle)
Ayes (7) Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox,
Dell'Antonia
VOTE ON RESOLUTION AS AMENDED:
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox,
Dell'Antonia
Council Member Esslinger expressed his concerns regarding the operating hours.
Council Member Castle commented on the park being a place for recreation not a
place of business.
Council Member Bloechl stated her concerns for the time frame boats could be docked
and questioned if the ordinance should be changed.
Mayor Dell'Antonia questioned where the agreement came from.
Mr. Kraft responded.
Council Member Harris commented on the agreement modifications. He felt
that the concern was that the applicant would be using public docks paid for by
community service groups.
Resolution 02-69 Authorize Borrowing/State Trust Fund
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger)
Ayes (7) Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox,
Dell'Antonia
Council Member Bloechl expressed her concerns regarding borrowing money to
expand industrial parks.
Mr. Wollangk responded.
Mayor Dell'Antonia felt it was necessary for the city to grow.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL -- FEBRUARY 28, 2002
Council Member Harris explained the financial future of the community and how
important it was for the city to move ahead.
The Council took a ten minute break at 8:50 p.m.
PUBLIC AGENDA DISCUSSION
Ordinance 02-75 Establish City Boat Launch User Fees
Terry Wohler, 1357 Ceape Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding the boat
launches being maintained.
Council Member Bloechl complimented the Otter Street Fishing Club and the good
deeds they have done for the community.
Council Member Esslinger thanked the club for their support.
Carl Schultz, 2782 Fond du Lac Road, commented on the cost of maintaining the boat
launches.
Hugh Carver, 1261 Merritt Avenue, stated that fees should be extended to other uses in
the community.
Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, expressed his concerns for the lack of maintenance in
certain areas of the community and go over and beyond in other areas.
Ordinance 02-76 Create Zoo Entrance Fee
Hugh Carver, 1261 Merritt Avenue, commented on the amount of money that had been
put into the zoo and urged the Council to support the ordinance.
ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance 02-73 Approve Senior Center Dance Exemption
MOTION: ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox,
Dell'Antonia
Ordinance 02-74 Traffic Regulations
FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Ordinance 02-75 Establish City Boat Launch User Fees
FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
PROCEEDINGS OF THE OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL -- FEBRUARY 26, 2002
Ordinance 02-76 Create Zoo Entrance Fee
FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
CITIZEN STATEMENTS
Gordon Doule, 1225 Summit Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding citizen
statements being at the end of the meeting. He also commented on the current
budget concerns.
James Genesio, 1863 Doty Street, complimented Council Member Bloechl for her years
of service on the Council.
Daniel Lynch, 310 Eagle Street, stated his concerns regarding smoking and urged the
Council to look at different programs to help students quit smoking.
Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, felt the Indian logo should be kept. He stated it was
something and is something to be proud of.
Hugh Carver, 1261 Merritt Avenue, expressed his opinion regarding the budget cuts.
COUNCIL MEMBER STATEMENTS
Council Member Bloechl expressed her concerns regarding user fees. She also stated
that she would like to bring forth an ordinance change regarding taxicab services. She
questioned the usage of the maintenance building at the golf course on the weekends.
Council Member Esslinger stated that he would not support changing the time for
Citizens Statements.
Council Member Mattox commented that the budget forum would be running on
Channel 10. She also stated that every first Saturday there would be a gallery walk
downtown.
Mayor Dell'Antonia encouraged citizens to watch the rebroadcast of the forum and to
contact their local representative. He stated there would be a meeting on March 5,
2002 to review the City Manager's evaluation.
WHATEVER ELSE IS PERTINENT OR FOR THE GOOD OF THE CITY
Mr. Wollangk stated that the Police Department had fined those individuals smoking
that were underage.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL -- FEBRUARY 26, 2002
There was no other business before the Council.
MOTION: ADJOURN (Castle; second, Esslinger)
CARRIED: VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
PAMELA R. UBRIG
CITY CLERK
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