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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesO../'HKO./'H ON THE WATER PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ClTY OF OSHKOSH¢ WISCONSIN 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 PROCEEDINGS OF THE OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL -- MARCH 12, 2002 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. 2 Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, questioned the parking regulations in the boat launch area. PROCEEDINGS OF THE OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL -- MARCH 12, 2002 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. PROCEEDINGS OF THE OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL -- ~IIARCH 12, 2002 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. 4 Council Member Harris questioned the operation cost of the zoo. Mr. Stephany, Parks Director, responded. PROCEEDINGS OF THE OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL -- Itl/ARCH 12, 2002 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 PROCEEDINGS OF THE OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL -- MARCH 12, 2002 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. 6 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. PROCEEDINGS OF THE OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL -- IWARCH 12, 2002 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