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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
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REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, City Hall.
Mayor Dell'Antonia presided.
PRESENT: Council Members Mark Harris, Paul Esslinger, Melanie Bloechl, Stephen
Hintz, Shirley Mattox, William Castle and Jon Dell'Antonia
ALSO PRESENT: Richard Wollangk, City Manager, Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk, Warren
Kraft, City Attorney and David Patek, Director of Public Works
Council Member Harris read the Invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led Mitchell Ubrig and Kayla Kraus from Carl Traeger Middle
School; and, Austin O'Hara and Price Simon-Klein from Carl Traeger Elementary School.
A proclamation was presented by Mayor Dell'Antonia declaring March 21, 2002 as "Big
Wheels Deliver Meals Day & March for Meals Day" in the City of Oshkosh.
CONSENT AGENDA
The minutes of the February 26, 2002 and March 5, 2002 meeting were presented as
written.
The Report of the City Manager was read.
The bills were presented in the amount of $2,286,059.50.
The Report of the City Clerk was read.
Resolution 02-77
Approve & Execute Relocation Order/Accept Easements/Sawyer
Street, Rush Avenue to Sawyer Creek
Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, expressed his concerns with the construction of Sawyer
Street.
Resolution 02-78 Approve Preliminary Plat/1st Addition to Quail Run Farm
Resolution 02-79 Authorize Disposition/Approve Developer Agreement
Terms/460 N. Main Street
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Steve Bender, 810 Hawk Street, questioned the money cap on the abatement for the
project.
Susan Kemplinger, Principal Planner responded.
Rick Schroeder, 651 Franklin Street, representing Bent Block LLC, was there to answer
questions of the Council.
Resolution 02-80
Approve & Submit Compliance Maintenance Annual Report/
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Resolution 02-81
Approve Change Order No. l/Public Works Contract No. 01-
04/Paving & Utilities
Resolution 02-82 Approve Miscellaneous City Licenses
Jim Keskinen, 1033 Arthur Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding a
christian school obtaining a Special Class "B" License and felt it was not
appropriate.
*Resolution 02-79 was removed for separate consideration.
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTION
02-79 (Bloechl; second, Esslinger)
Ayes (7) Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox, Castle,
Dell'Antonia
Resolution 02-79
Authorize Disposition/Approve Developer Agreement
Terms/460 N. Main Street
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger)
Ayes (6) Harris, Esslinger, Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Dell'Antonia;
Noes (1) Bloechl
PUBLIC AGENDA DISCUSSION
Ordinance 02-84 Establish City Boat Launch User Fees
Jim Keskinen, 1033 Arthur Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding weekend hours
for the boat launch and questioned who would be responsible for covering the shifts.
Bill Gabert, 55 Bowen Street, expressed his concerns regarding the boat launch fees.
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Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, questioned the parking regulations in the boat launch
area.
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Resolution 02-87 Grant Conditional Use Permit/Approval Final Planned
Development/521 W. 16th Avenue
Reverend Nerenhausen, representing Zion Lutheran Church, explained the request for
the conditional use permit and was there to answer questions of the Council.
Council Member Harris questioned the modifications of the property size.
Pete Clark, 1611 Michigan Street, expressed his concerns regarding drainage and the
need for a drainage catch base.
Mr. Wollangk responded.
Dan Sport, 529 W. 16th Avenue, questioned the age group that would occupy the
building and if the property had been tested for asbestos.
Resolution 02-88 Oppose Governor Budget Proposal
Jim Keskinen, 1033 Arthur Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding the Governor's
budget proposal.
ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance 02-83 Traffic Regulations
MOTION: ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox, Castle
Dell'Antonia
Ordinance 02-84 Establish City Boat Launch User Fees
MOTION: ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Harris, Esslinger, Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Dell'Antonia;
Noes (1) Bloechl
Council Member Bloechl questioned the fee structure for residents and non-residents.
Mr. Stephany, Parks Director responded.
Council Member Harris asked for clarification on Winnebago County residents and if
the reciprocal program would be adopted.
Council Member Mattox questioned the administration fee process regarding the
insurance of permits.
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Council Member Hintz expressed his concerns regarding vehicles without trailors
launching boats and the need to instruct violators.
Ordinance 02-85 Create Zoo Entrance Fee
MOTION: ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger)
MOTION:
LOST:
AMEND FEE STRUCTURE;
DAILY RATES:
CHILDREN (3 AND UNDER) FREE
CHILDREN (4 TO 18) $1.00
ADULTS (18 TO 65) $2.00
SENIORS (65 AND OVER) $1.50
FAMILIES N/A
SEASON RATES:
CHILDERN (3 AND UNDER) FREE
CHILDREN (4 TO 18) $4.50
ADULTS (18 TO 65) $7.50
SENIORS (65 AND OVER) $5.00
FAMILIES $15.00
AND THAT THE NET REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE ZOO
ADMISSION FEE, AFTER DEDUCTION OF THE COST OF
COLLECTION, ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION, SHALL
BE DEPOSITED IN TO A SPECIAL REVENUE FUND AND USED
FOR OPERATIONS, WITH ANY SURPLUS BEING MADE
AVAILABLE FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH DEVELOPING,
IMPROVING AND MAINTAINING THE ZOO FACILITY WITHIN
THE CITY OF OSHKOSH. (Esslinger; no second)
LACK OF SECOND
VOTE ON ORIGINAL ORDINANCE
CARRIED: Ayes (4) Harris, Hintz, Mattox, Castle;
Noes (3) Esslinger, Bloechl, Dell'Antonia
Council Member Esslinger expressed his concerns for the zoo entrance fees and
offered an amendment to reflect the various changes.
Council Member Bloechl expressed her concerns regarding the zoo entrance fees and
stated she would not support the ordinance.
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Council Member Harris questioned the operation cost of the zoo.
Mr. Stephany, Parks Director, responded.
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Council Member Esslinger questioned the amount of money and years it would take to
incorporate the master zoo plan.
Council Member Mattox asked if there was an estimate as to the amount of revenue
that would be brought in.
Council Member Hintz stated he would support the ordinance but felt there would be a
need to revise it in the future.
Mayor Dell'Antonia stated he would not support the ordinance at this time.
Ordinance 02-86 Amend Regulations Relating to Liability Insurance for Taxicabs
FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Resolution 02-87 Grant Conditional Use Permit/Approval Final Planned
Development/521 W. 16th Avenue
MOTION: ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger)
CARRIED: Ayes (5) Harris, Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Dell'Antonia;
Noes (2) Esslinger, Bloechl
Resolution 02-88 Oppose Governor Budget Proposal
MOTION: ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger)
MOTION: AMEND TO STRIKE THE PARAGRAPH "THE GOVERNOR HAS
SAID" AND REPLACE WITH "WHEREAS, WISCONSIN HAS A
LONG AND RESPECTED TRADITION OF EQUALIZING THE
ABILITY OF MUNICIPALITIES WITH DIFFERENT TAX BASES
TO PROVIDE COMMON SERVICES, "AND STRIKE THE
PARAGRAPH "WHEREAS SINCE 1986": STRIKE THE
FOLLOWING WORDS FROM #1 "WITHOUT REQUIRING
SIMILAR REDUCTIONS BY THE STATE OF WISCONSIN"
STRIKE #4 AND MAKE #5 THE NEW #4. (Hintz; second,
Castle)
CARRIED: Ayes (5) Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Dell'Antonia;
Noes (2) Harris, Esslinger
VOTE ON RESOLUTION AS AMENDED:
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox, Castle,
Dell'Antonia
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Council Member Bloechl stated that the resolution was direct, to the point and she
would support it.
Council Member Esslinger stated he would not support the amendment.
Council Member Harris questioned the amendments and stated he would not support
the changes.
Council Member Mattox expressed her concerns regarding the formality of the
document and stated she would support the amendment.
The Council took a ten minute break at 8:05 p.m.
CITIZEN STATEMENTS
Susan Hanson, 2344 Mount Vernon Street, expressed her concerns regarding fluoride
in the water. She asked Council to review both sides before taking fluoride out of the
water.
Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, stated on the importance of dealing with the Indian logo.
Joanne Feldner, 1240 Westhaven Drive, urged the Council to remove fluoride from the
water.
Gordon Doule, 1225 Summit Avenue, expressed his concerns the official naming of the
former Walgreens site. He also stated his concerns regarding road rage.
Jim Keskinen, 1033 Arthur Avenue, stated his concerns with the budget cuts.
Dan Lynch, 310 Eagle Street, expressed his concerns regarding smoking and thanked
Mr. Wollangk for his efforts.
COUNCIL MEMBER STATEMENTS
Council Member Bloechl expressed her concerns regarding the memorial tree program.
Council Member Esslinger questioned the laws regarding smoking.
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Mr. Kraft responded.
Council Member Mattox commented on the need to issue more citations than warnings
for speeding. She felt the community was doing a good job replenishing the trees that
were lost in the storm.
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WHATEVER ELSE IS PERTINENT OR FOR THE GOOD OF THE CITY
Mayor Dell'Antonia stated there would be a meeting on March 19, 2002 to review the
City Manager's goals.
MOTION:
CARRIED:
CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION FOLLOWING
ADJOURNMENT OF THIS MEETING TO DISCUSS THE STATUS
PRESENT AND PERSPECTIVE FOR DELIBERATING AND
NEGOTIATING THE SALE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY IN THE
SOUTHWEST INDUSTRIAL PARK PURSUANT TO SECTION
19.85(1 )(e) OF THE WISCONSIN STATE STATUTES; AND,
DISCUSS THE STATUS PRESENT AND PERSPECTIVE OF A
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE OSHKOSH
PROFESSIONAL POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 19.85(1 )(c) OF THE WISCONSIN
STATE STATUTES. (Hintz; second, Bloechl)
Ayes (7) Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Hintz, Mattox, Castle,
Dell'Antonia
There was no other business before the Council.
MOTION: ADJOURN (Castle; second, Bloechl)
CARRIED: VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
PAMELA R. UBRIG
CITY CLERK