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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
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REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, City Hall.
Mayor Hintz presided.
PRESENT: Council Members Shirley Mattox, William Castle, Jon Dell'Antonia, Frank
Tower, Paul Esslinger, Mark Harris and Stephen Hintz.
ALSO PRESENT: Richard Wollangk, City Manager, Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk, Warren
Kraft, City Attorney and David Patek, Director of Public Works
Council Member Mattox read the Invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Megan Saari and Brittany Edge from Emmeline
Cook Elementary School; and, Tony Phillips and Justin Phillips from Oaklawn
Elementary School.
A proclamation was presented by Mayor Hintz declaring May 2, 2002 as "National Day
of Prayer in Oshkosh".
A proclamation was presented by Mayor Hintz declaring May 11, 2002 as "Oshkosh
Letter Carriers Food Drive Day" in the City of Oshkosh.
A proclamation was presented by Mayor Hintz declaring April 28, 2002 as "Workers
Memorial Day" in the City of Oshkosh.
CONSENT AGENDA
The minutes of the April 9 and 16, 2002 meetings were presented as written.
The Report of the City Manager was read.
The bills were presented in the amount of $12,984,901.55.
The Report of the City Clerk was read.
Resolution 02-129 Authorize Participation in Wisconsin Home Rental Rehab
Program
PROCEEDINGS OF THE OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL -- APRIL 2;3, 2002
Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, expressed his concerns regarding the length of time for
rehabilitating various areas and how taxes would affect the businesses.
Council Member Dell'Antonia explained the participation in federal funding.
Council Member Esslinger questioned the procedure for inhabiting a structure after five
years.
Susan Kemplinger, Principal Planner, responded.
Resolution 02-130 Apply for Funds/2003/Oshkosh Seniors Center
Resolution 02-131 Grant Privilege in Street/Broad Street
Resolution 02-132
Grant Conditional Use Permits; Approve Final Planned
Developments: a) 460 N Main Street b)1904-1934 Algoma
Boulevard/1917 Hamilton Street & 2004 Columbia Avenue
Resolution 02-133 Initial Resolution/Water main & Water services in CTH "E" (Witzel
Avenue)
Resolution 02-134 Initial Resolution/Utilities/Custer Avenue
Resolution 02-135 Award Bid/Granular Carbon for Water Filtration Plant (Norit
Americas, Atlanta, $105,120.00)
Resolution 02-136 Award Bid/Equipment/Street Department (Weyers Equipment,
Kaukauna, $58,712.00)
Resolution 02-137 Approve Ambulance Rates
Resolution 02-138 Deny Property Tax Refund Claim/EAA
Resolution 02-139 Approve Miscellaneous Licenses
*Resolutions 02-129 was removed for separate consideration.
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTION 02-129
(Dell'Antonia; second, Esslinger)
Ayes (7) Mattox, Castle, Dell'Antonia, Tower, Esslinger, Harris,
Hintz
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL -- APRIL 2;3, 2002
Resolution 02-129 Authorize Participation in Wisconsin Home Rental Rehab Program
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT (Dell'Antonia; second, Esslinger)
Ayes (7) Mattox, Castle, Dell'Antonia, Tower, Esslinger, Harris,
Hintz
PUBLIC AGENDA DISCUSSION
Ordinance 02-140 Zone Change/1904-1934 Algoma Boulevard/1917 Hamilton Street
& 2004 Columbia Avenue
Attorney Gary Yakes, 141 Sawyer Street, representing Mr. & Mrs. Karrels, gave a brief
explanation regarding the redevelopment of the area and explained the improvements.
He asked Council to support the zone change and was there to answer any questions
of the Council.
ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance 02-140 Zone Change/1904-1934 Algoma Boulevard/1917 Hamilton Street
& 2004 Columbia Avenue
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT (Dell'Antonia; second, Esslinger)
Ayes (7) Mattox, Castle, Dell'Antonia, Tower, Esslinger, Harris,
Hintz
Ordinance 02-141 Amend Health Department Fees
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT (Dell'Antonia: second, Tower)
Ayes (7) Mattox, Castle, Dell'Antonia, Tower, Esslinger, Harris,
Hintz
Ordinance 02-142 Approve Traffic Regulations
FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Resolution 02-143 Grant Conditional Use Permits/Approve Final Planned
Development/2247 Ryf Road
MOTION: ADOPT (Dell'Antonia; second, Esslinger)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Mattox, Dell'Antonia, Tower, Esslinger, Harris, Hintz;
Present (1) Castle
PROCEEDINGS OF THE OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL -- APRIL 2,3, 2002
Resolution 02-144 Award Bid/Ornamental Lighting Fixtures/Opera House Square (Jamar Electric, Pewaukee, $50,274.50)
MOTION: ADOPT (Dell'Antonia; second, Esslinger)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Mattox, Castle, Dell'Antonia, Tower, Harris, Hintz;
Noes (1) Esslinger
Council Member Esslinger expressed his concerns regarding the lights. He felt the
lights were not necessary at this time and stated he would not support the resolution.
Council Member Mattox questioned if the lights being replaced would be used in
another location in the city.
Council Member Harris questioned the cost of maintenance and if there would be a
savings between the two styles.
Mr. Wollangk responded.
Council Member Esslinger questioned the cost of new lights verses the cost of
maintaining the current lights.
Council Member Dell'Antonia explained the cost of lights for Opera House Square.
CITIZEN STATEMENTS
Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, expressed his concerns regarding insurance rates for
retired city employees. He also expressed his concern with rising taxes and asked
Council to be more conservative when spending.
Robert Cornell, 548 W. Smith Avenue, complimented the Clerks Office regarding his
experience with absentee voting at the April Election.
Kim Schwab, 113-A W. 18th Avenue, expressed her concerns regarding the staffing of
lifeguards at Menominee Park.
Mr. Wollangk responded.
Dee Durkee, 1416 Beech Street, stated that the city staff and Council work for the
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citizens of the community and that citizen comments should be respected.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL -- APRIL 2;3, 2002
COUNCIL MEMBER STATEMENTS
Council Member Esslinger thanked the Manske's for informing him of a boating problem
at Menominee Park. He stated that the City Manager and non-represented employees
wages be reviewed at the same time.
Council Member Tower thanked the community for their support and patience. He also
challenged the citizens of Oshkosh to get out and vote to improve the voter turn out
percentage.
Council Member Mattox stated Arbor Day was coming up and urged parents to help
their children plant trees. She also asked citizens to be aware of the noise they make
outside and be considerate of others.
There was no other business before the Council.
MOTION: ADJOURN (Castle; second, Esslinger)
CARRIED: VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
PAMELA R. UBRIG
CITY CLERK