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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes_03_12_24CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 03.12.24 CALL TO ORDER 6:03 PM ROLL CALL Present:Matt Mugerauer, Mayor; Lynnsey Erickson; Joe Stephenson; Karl Buelow; Paul Esslinger; Mike Ford; LaKeisha Haase Staff Present: John Fitzpatrick, Assistant City Manager/Director of Administrative Services; Lynn Lorenson, City Attorney; Diane Bartlett, City Clerk Attendees:Kelly Nieforth, Community Development Director PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Emmeline Cook and Oaklawn Elementary Schools RETIREMENT RECOGNITION - Council Members Ford and Mayor Mugureaur acknowledged Finance Director Russ Van Gompel on his long-standing public service career and congratulated him with a Key To The City in recognition of his retirement. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Mugerauer called the following Public Hearing: Res 24-103 Approve Final Resolution for Right-of-Way Vacation of Ivy Place and Public Alley Located between North Main Street and Division Street, South of Church Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second Joe Stephenson AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Lynnsey Erickson, Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Mike Ford, LaKeisha Haase 7 - 0 Passed CITIZEN STATEMENTS TO COUNCIL - None CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Report of Bills by the Finance Director Receipt & Filing of Minutes - Common Council, 02.13.24 and 02.27.24 Receipt & Filing of Minutes - Library Board, 01.25.24 Res 24-104 Approve Commercial Quadricycle License for Oshkosh Pedal Trolley, LLC Res 24-105 Amend 2024 Capital Improvement Plan and Approve Purchase for Acquisition in 2027 from Fire Apparatus & Equipment Inc. of a Fire Apparatus for Fire Department ($1,474,000) Res 24-106 Approve Amendment to 2024 Operating Budget to Provide Funding for Exhibit Down Payment for Oshkosh Public Museum ($20,000) Res 24-107 Approve Exhibition Loan Agreement with Neustadt Museum for Tiffany's Gardens in Glass ($80,000) Res 24-108 Waive Bids and Approve Purchase of Manhole / Inlet Castings for Public Works Department ($150,230) Res 24-109 Approve CIP Amendment and Award Bid for Public Works Contract No. 23-13 to Norcon Corporation for Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Concrete and Structural Repairs ($1,796,247) Res 24-110 Approve CIP Amendment and Award Bid for Public Works Contract No. 24-04 to Rohde Brothers, Inc. for Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Roofs Replacement ($2,201,000) Res 24-111 Approve Agent Change - Buffalo Wild Wings Res 24-112 Approve Combination "Class B" Beer/Liquor License Surrender and Approve Issuance of Combination "Class B" Beer/Liquor License - Greene's Pour House (1400 Westhaven Drive) Res 24-113 Approve Combination "Class B" Beer/Liquor License Surrender and Approve Issuance of Combination "Class B" Beer/Liquor License - 592 Korean BBQ (2010 W 9th Avenue) APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ABOVE Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second Karl Buelow AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Lynnsey Erickson, Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Mike Ford, LaKeisha Haase 7 - 0 Passed ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA - None PENDING ORDINANCE Ord 24-114 Amend Chapter 2 Article V of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code Pertaining to Staff Offices and Departments Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second Mike Ford AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Lynnsey Erickson, Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Mike Ford, LaKeisha Haase 7 - 0 Passed NEW ORDINANCES - No formal action taken at this meeting on the items below: *Ord 24-115 Charter Ordinance to Amend Titles of Mayor and Deputy Mayor to Council President and Council Vice President - 1st Reading *Ord 24-116 Amend Titles of Mayor and Deputy Mayor to Council President and Council Vice President within Ordinances, Policies, Documents and in Other References - 1st Reading PUBLIC COMMENT William Manske, 300 Division Street, Oshkosh, WI Mr. Manske, a former Council President for the City of Oshkosh in 1967, expressed concern for the above ordinances. Mr. Manske does not favor changing back to a Council President. He believes the city has a system that the people of Oshkosh want, and it is working. Mr. Manske pointed out that three council members will be ending their term soon, therefore this should not be voted on by this current council. Mr. Manske also believes it is not a good idea for the council to overturn a referendum just because the council wants to change. This decision should be left to the citizens. NEW RESOLUTIONS Res 24-117 Resolution of Support for Campaign Finance Reform PUBLIC COMMENT: Cheryl Hansen, 874 Nebraska, Oshkosh Ms. Hansen commented that she is pleased with council's prompt action on this resolution. Hansen hopes it will pass this evening to make Oshkosh the 173rd municipality that supports Campaign Finance Reform. Katie Schierl, 7529 Sunburst Lane, Town of Clayton Ms. Schierl noted that the current system is broken because of big money in politics, and how it eventually trickles down to the local level. She is eager to see Oshkosh pass this resolution, much like other surrounding municipalities. John Peterson- 402 Wyldewood Drive, Oshkosh Mr. Peterson stated that outside spending for the Wisconsin 2022 midterms was about $92 million. The steady increase in political contributions and spending is dominating elections. Oshkosh is one of the important cities yet to pass the proposed Campaign Finance Reform Resolution. Mr. Peterson is asking council for their approval tonight. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Council Member Buelow thanked the organization for bringing this forward. The only disappointment he had is that Oshkosh is 173rd and not the first. Council Member Stephenson thanked the individuals for their hard work and is happy to support this resolution. Council Member Esslinger is in favor of the resolution. He was hoping that an opposing viewpoint would want a rebuttal. Esslinger extended his hope that the organization would be successful and offered his help if needed. Council Member Ford stated that he is happy to see this moving forward. Ford thanked the organization for the nonpartisan message and stated that any time we can recognize the negative impact of any organization, it is a positive thing. Motion To Approve Lynnsey Erickson Second Karl Buelow AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Lynnsey Erickson, Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Mike Ford, LaKeisha Haase 7 - 0 Passed Res 24-118 Approve Fee Schedule For Sewer Use Charges Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second LaKeisha Haase AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Lynnsey Erickson, Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Mike Ford, LaKeisha Haase No:Paul Esslinger 6 - 1 Passed Res 24-119 Appropriate ARPA Funds for 2024 Specific Infrastructure Projects STAFF COMMENT: Finance Director Van Gompel commented that, per the resolution, approximately $388.000 for allocations will leave approximately $421,000 remaining for infrastructure. Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second LaKeisha Haase AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Lynnsey Erickson, Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Mike Ford, LaKeisha Haase 7 - 0 Passed Res 24-120 Approve Healthy Neighborhood Initiative Funding Through TID #12 COMMENTS: Council Member Stephenson highlighted the TID initiative funding program and the fiscal responsibility of the project. This allows the city to extend the life of the TID, fund housing, help with down payment assistance, and does not affect the tax rate. Economic Development Director Kelly Nieforth reiterated how this will help with affordable housing and housing activity within the city. Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second LaKeisha Haase AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Lynnsey Erickson, Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Mike Ford, LaKeisha Haase 7 - 0 Passed Res 24-121 Approve Healthy Neighborhood Initiative Funding Through TID #28 Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second Lynnsey Erickson AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Lynnsey Erickson, Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Mike Ford, LaKeisha Haase 7 - 0 Passed Res 24-122 Accept Donations and Approve Agreement with Oshkosh Area Community Foundation / D & J Quality Construction for Gazebo at William Waters Plaza ($393,800 Total Project Cost, $80,000 City Contributions & $313,800 Private Donations) COUNCIL COMMENT: Mayor Mugerauer stated that he was happy to see that this project is moving along. He appreciates all the work by staff and community members that has gone into this project. Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second LaKeisha Haase AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Lynnsey Erickson, Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Mike Ford, LaKeisha Haase 7 - 0 Passed Res 24-123 Approve Specific Implementation Plan for All Remaining Phases of a Multi-Family Development at the West 3400 Block of Lake Butte Des Morts Drive (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) COMMENTS: Ashley Hesse, 4815 Plumbers Point Road, Oshkosh Mr. Hesse wanted to take this opportunity to remind council of the archeological significance of this space. Mr. Hesse does not believe this development is beneficial to the community or the environment. He is concerned about natural methane gas being disturbed and encourages council to think about watershed/waterfront development and standards. Hesse believes this will impede the water quality of Oshkosh. Council Member Ford commented that it was inappropriate to renege on the compromise. Ford also stated he believed it was inappropriate for members of the public to make inaccurate statements about the nature of that compromise, but this group made a decision, and he is not going to stand in the way at this point. Council Member Stephenson reaffirmed the implementation of phases. Stephenson also noted that our policy is in order and not out of the ordinary. Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second LaKeisha Haase AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Lynnsey Erickson, Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Mike Ford, LaKeisha Haase 7 - 0 Passed COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS: Deputy Mayor Erickson noted that the Transit Committee meeting was held earlier where the committee approved the Transit Development Plan. This plan will be brought to the council at the April 9 council meeting. A note - some route changes and fair changes are in the plan. Council Member Stephenson gave a brief update on the museum and stated that he is very proud of the direction that the museum is going. Council Member Esslinger noted that the recent Strategic Plan Workshop with staff was successful. Esslinger appreciated the time with staff and other council members. Mayor Mugerauer reaffirmed the effective strategic plan session. Mugerauer noted our plan remains strong and relevant, and we keep striving and improving. It was a very productive session. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS Assistant City Manager/Director of Administrative Services, John Fitzpatrick, highlighted the items below: Cooperative Purchase of 2024 Rugged Laptops from TKK Electronics LLC for Information Technology (IT) Division ($28,206.42) Professional Services Agreement with Engberg Anderson, Inc. for Space Needs Assessment - Transit Administration and Garage Facility for Transportation Department ($52,000.00) Absentee / Early Voting Begins March 19th American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Funding Update Approve Agreement with Office of Johnathan Tate for Housing Design Book ($51,000) State of the City Video Release - March 27th Outstanding Issues MOTION TO ADJOURN - 6:52 PM Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second LaKeisha Haase AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Lynnsey Erickson, Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Mike Ford, LaKeisha Haase 7 - 0 Passed SUBMITTED BY DIANE BARTLETT CITY CLERK