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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
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REGULAR MEETING held Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, City Hall.
Mayor Hintz presided.
PRESENT: Council Members Paul Esslinger, Mark Harris, Shirley Mattox, Jon
Dell'Antonia and Stephen Hintz.
EXCUSED: Council Members Frank Tower and William Castle.
ALSO PRESENT: Richard Wollangk, City Manager, Pam Ubrig, City Clerk, Lynn
Lorenson, Assistant City Attorney and David Patek, Director of Public Works
Mayor Hintz asked that everyone remember the families and victims involved in the
tragedy of September 11, 2001.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Michael Bean and Laken Paul from Green
Meadow Elementary School.
Mr. Wollangk led the group with the singing of "God Bless America".
A moment of silence was observed for the September 11, 2001 tragedy.
A proclamation was presented by Mayor Hintz declaring the week of September 8th --
14th, 2002 as "Big Brother & Big Sister Week" in the City of Oshkosh.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Mayor ordered the following Public Hearings:
Approve Zone Change/905-1007 Bay Shore Drive
Attorney Russ Reft, 217 Ceape Avenue, representing Trident Properties explained the
project and the need to re-zone. He stated he was present to answer questions of the
Council.
There were no other appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED.
Proceedings of the Common Council-September 11, 2002
Final Resolution/Cold Mix Asphalt Overlay/Various Streets
Carlton Musselman, 1616 Hickory Street, requested a hold on the cold mix overlay
project, he stated he would like to see concrete instead.
Jim Kinderman, 43 Eveline Street, questioned using cold mix overlay instead of hot mix
overlay.
Mr. Patek responded.
There were no other appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED.
Final Resolution/Concrete Sidewalk/Various Streets
There were no appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED.
CONSENT AGENDA
The minutes of the August 27, 2002 meeting were presented as written.
The Report of the City Manager was read.
The bills were presented in the amount of $4,882,317.57.
The Report of the City Clerk was read.
Resolution 02-322
Resolution 02-323
Resolution 02-324
Resolution 02-325
Resolution 02-326
Resolution 02-327
Resolution 02-328
Grant Conditional Use Permit/2250 S. Washburn Street
Approve Agreement/Bus Service/University of Wisconsin-
Oshkosh
Final Resolution/Cold Mix Asphalt Overlay/Various Streets
Final Resolution/Concrete Sidewalk/Various Streets
Award Bid/Public Works Contract No. 02-15/Koeller Street
Pedestrian Path
Disallowance of Claim/Combes
Disallowance of Claim/Zebik
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Resolution 02-329 Disallowance of Claim/Ziegenhagen
Proceedings of the Common Council-September 11, 2002
Resolution 02-330 Disallowance of Claim/Bahr
Resolution 02-331 Approve AppointmentsNarious Boards
Resolution 02-332 Approve Miscellaneous Licenses
*Resolution 02-324 was removed for separate consideration
MOTION: AD OPT CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTION
02-324 (Dell'Antonia; second, Esslinger)
CARRIED: Ayes (5) Esslinger, Harris, Mattox, Dell'Antonia, Hintz
Resolution 02-324 Final Resolution/Cold Mix Asphalt OverlayNarious Streets
MOTION: ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Harris)
MOTION: DELETE HICKORY STREET, E. MURDOCK
AVENUE SOUTH TO MENOMINEE DRIVE
CARRIED: Ayes (5) Esslinger, Harris, Mattox, Dell'Antonia, Hintz
VOTE ON RESOLUTION AS AMENDED:
CARRIED: Ayes (5) Esslinger, Harris, Mattox, Dell'Antonia, Hintz
Action Taken on Ordinances and Resolutions
Ordinance 02-333 Approve Traffic Regulations
MOTION: ADOPT (Dell'Antonia; second, Esslinger)
CARRIED: Ayes (5) Esslinger, Harris, Mattox, Dell'Antonia, Hintz
Ordinance 02-334 Amend Definition of Parks/Include Opera House Square
FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Ordinance 02-335 Approve Zone Change/905-1007 Bay Shore Drive
FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
CITIZEN STATEMENTS
Dr. Thomas Hallquist, 2030 Hazel Street, a local dentist, explained the benefits of
fluoride in the water.
Proceedings of the Common Council-September 11, 2002
Lisa Zieman, 1766 Maricopa Drive, President of the Winnebago Audobon Society,
invited Council Members and the community to Sullivans Woods on September 21,
2002 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for their 25th Anniversary celebration.
Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, expressed his concerns regarding excessive spending
and increased taxes. He also stated the building inspectors need to be flexible and not
excessive with their codes.
Bill Hentz, 1312 Faust Avenue, questioned how street repairs for potholes were done
and suggested using a small hand roller.
Mr. Patek responded.
Council Member Statements
Council Member Esslinger expressed his concerns regarding election procedures and
being able to cross over in the fall primary.
Council Member Mattox encouraged citizens to attend Sullivans Woods and
explained there were many other events taking place in the community regarding the
University Fallfest.
Council Member Dell'Antonia commented on citizens not needing a permit to do minor
repairs around their house and being patient with city workers regarding brush
pick-up. He also showed a picture of the Opera House Square and stated there was a
dedication at noon on September 13, 2002.
Whatever Else is Pertinent or for the Good of the City
Mr. Wollangk explained there would be a workshop following the September 24, 2002
Council Meeting to meet with the consultant regarding the storm sewer utility.
There was no other business before the Council.
MOTION: ADJOURN (Esslinger; second, Dell'Antonia)
CARRIED: VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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PAM R. UBRIG
CITY CLERK