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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes_04_09_24CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 04.09.24 CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 PM ROLL CALL Present:Lynnsey Erickson; Joe Stephenson; Karl Buelow; Paul Esslinger; Mike Ford; LaKeisha Haase Absent:Matt Mugerauer, Mayor Staff Present: Mark Rohloff, City Manager; Lynn Lorenson, City Attorney; Diane Bartlett, City Clerk INVOCATION - VOTING FIRST: Council Member Buelow PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Shapiro STEM Academy PRESENTATION Summary Presentation of the 2023-2024 GO Transit Development Plan by SRF Consultants - Matt Steggeman with SRF Consultants, presented the final results of the Transit Development Plan Process. The plan analyzed existing conditions, identified opportunities for improvement, developed alternatives, and drafted a final plan. The plan identified new route alignments and changes that would reduce the need for rider transfers. PUBLIC HEARING Deputy Mayor Erickson Called The Following Public Hearings: Res 24-163 Approve Final Resolution for Special Assessments for Contract 24-02 Sanitary Sewer Main and Laterals (New and Relay), Water Main and Laterals (New and Relay), and Storm Sewer Main and Laterals (New and Relay): Waugoo Avenue (North Main Street to 50' East of Mill Street) Mill Street (50' North of Waugoo Avenue to 50' South of Waugoo Avenue) State Street (75' North of Waugoo Avenue to 75' South of Waugoo Avenue) Broad Street (75' North of Waugoo Avenue to 125' South of Waugoo Avenue) Bay Street (50' North of Waugoo AVenue to 50' South of Waugoo Avenue Council Member Buelow requested clarification of this special assessment and why it is being proposed. City Manager Rohloff confirmed that while road special assessments have been eliminated, these special assessments are for utility laterals that go directly into individual properties and benefits specific residents. Motion To Approve Karl Buelow Second Paul Esslinger AYE:Lynnsey Erickson, Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Mike Ford, LaKeisha Haase 6 - 0 Passed Res 24-164 Approve Final Resolution for Special Assessments for Contract 24-07 Sanitary Sewer Main and Laterals (New and Relay), Water Main and Laterals (New and Relay), and Storm Sewer Mains and Laterals (New and Relay): Cherry Street (West Irving Avenue to West New York Avenue) Scott Street (75' West of Cherry Street to 75' East of Cherry Street) Woodland Avenue (100' East of Cherry Street to Cherry Street) Prospect Avenue (Elmwood Avenue to 75' East of Cherry Street) Vine Avenue (75' West of Cherry Street to Cherry Street) Aaron Preston (property owner at 839 Prospect and 757) Mr. Preston stated it is very frustrating as a property owner to have the street completely done, and paid for, only to have it torn up again 8 years later. He also feels it is not fair for the property owner to pay back their assessment with a 6% interest rate if it is not paid back in one lump sum. It is discouraging as a landlord to try to provide affordable housing only to have a special assessment applied to the property. Mr. Preston also wanted clarity as to the reason for having a public hearing when the process had already begun. City Manager Rohloff clarified to Mr. Preston that the public hearing is to approve the special assessment, not approval of the work that is being done. City Manager Rohloff also said that the finance charge (if a proper owner chooses to pay over time) covers the cost of what the city has to pay for the work being done. Public Works Director Rabe did not recall Prospect Ave being done recently. He will look into that and talk to the landowner. Rabe noted that all 4-inch mains need to be replaced, and the amounts are per lateral. Therefore, if one property owner has two laterals, it will increase the cost. Options may be available to connect the laterals and may result in some cost savings. Public Works Director James Rabe also explained that these costs would not be assessed until next year. Public Works Director James Rabe and City Engineer Justin Gierach then spoke to the property owner in more detail (outside the council chambers). Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second LaKeisha Haase AYE:Lynnsey Erickson, Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Mike Ford, LaKeisha Haase 6 - 0 Passed Res 24-165 Approve Final Resolution for Special Assessments for Contract 24-12 Sanitary Sewer Main and Laterals (New and Relay), Water Main and Laterals (New and Relay), and Storm Sewer Mains and Laterals (New and Relay): East 7th Avenue (South Main Street to the East End of East 7th Avenue) South Main Street (100' North of East 7th Avenue to West 8th Avenue) Grand Street (East Parkway Avenue to East Irving Avenue) Oxford Avenue (100' West of Grand Street to Grand Street) Dale Avenue (100' West of Grand Street to Grand Street) Council Member Buelow noted that he lives on Dale Ave but is not in the affected area. Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second LaKeisha Haase AYE:Lynnsey Erickson, Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Mike Ford, LaKeisha Haase 6 - 0 Passed Res 24-166 Approve Final Resolution for Special Assessments for Contract 24-15 Sanitary Sewer Main and Laterals (New and Relay), Water Main and Laterals (New and Relay), and Storm Sewer Mains and Laterals (New and Relay): West 5th Avenue (75' West of Michigan Street to Iowa Street) West 7th Avenue (100' West of Michigan Street to 100' East of Iowa Street) West 6th Avenue (75' West of Michigan Street to 75' East of Michigan Street and 50' West of Iowa Street to 100' East of Iowa Street) Michigan Street (75' South of West 7th Avenue to West 5th Avenue) Iowa Street (50' South of West 7th Avenue to West 5th Avenue) Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second LaKeisha Haase AYE:Lynnsey Erickson, Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Mike Ford, LaKeisha Haase 6 - 0 Passed CITIZEN STATEMENTS TO COUNCIL - NONE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Report of Bills Res 24-167 Approve Acceptance of the Wisconsin Department of Justice Law Enforcement Drug Trafficking Response Grant ($27,265) Res 24-168 Approve Operating Budget Amendment for Water, Sewer, and Stormwater for Special Assessment Replacement Res 24-169 Award Bid to Systems Technologies for Fire Panel and Fire Initiation and Notification Devices Replacement for the Oshkosh Public Library ($71,075.00) Res 24-170 Award Bid to Shannon Chemical Corporation for 50% Phosphoric Acid for the Water Filtration Plant ($66,612.00 estimated) Res 24-171 Award Bid to Ferguson Waterworks and Core and Main for 2024 Water Materials and Brass Goods for Water Utility Division ($197,105.05 estimated) Res 24-172 Amend CIP and Award Bid for Public Works Contract No. 24-12 to Carl Bowers & Sons Const. Co., Inc. for East 7th Avenue and Grand Street Reconstruction ($2,100,377.57) Res 24-173 Approve Purchase of Lighting Poles and Fixtures to Enterprise Lighting LTD for the Grand / 7th & S. Main Reconstruction Project 24-12 ($43,594.30) Res 24-174 Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Kane Communications Group (Kane) for Lead Service Line Inspection Campaign ($52,500) Res 24-175 Approve Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) for the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) Area Res 24-176 Approve Special Event - Christine's LLC to Host a Memorial Cornhole Tournament at Christine's Bar Parking Lot (686 N.Main St.), May 25 & 26, 2024 Res 24-177 Approve Special Event - Christine's LLC to Host Laib Laus Live Performance at Christine's LLC (686 N. Main St.), April 20, 2024 Res 24-178 Approve Special Class "B" Licenses Res 24-179 Approve Class "B" Beer & "Class C" Wine License - Taqueria La Patrona Res 24-180 Approve Combination "Class A" Beer/Liquor License - Family Dollar #30035 Res 24-181 Approve Temporary Liquor License Extensions APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ABOVE Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second LaKeisha Haase AYE:Lynnsey Erickson, Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Mike Ford, LaKeisha Haase 6 - 0 Passed ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA - NONE PENDING ORDINANCE Ord 24-182 Add Bus Loading Zone on Algoma Blvd. in Front of Read Elementary School Motion To Approve Mike Ford Second Joe Stephenson AYE:Lynnsey Erickson, Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Mike Ford, LaKeisha Haase 6 - 0 Passed Ord 24-183 Amend Sections 6-3, 6-8, and 6-19 of Chapter 6 Pertaining to Limit on Number of Animals and Commercial Kennels Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second LaKeisha Haase AYE:Lynnsey Erickson, Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Mike Ford, LaKeisha Haase 6 - 0 Passed Ord 24-184 Approve Zone Change from Suburban Mixed Use District (SMU) to Suburban Mixed Use District with a Planned Development Overlay (SMU-PD) for Property Located at 555 South Washburn Street (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second Joe Stephenson AYE:Lynnsey Erickson, Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Mike Ford, LaKeisha Haase 6 - 0 Passed Ord 24-185 Approve Text Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second LaKeisha Haase AYE:Lynnsey Erickson, Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Mike Ford, LaKeisha Haase 6 - 0 Passed NEW ORDINANCES - No formal action was taken on the items below: *Ord 24-186 Approve Request to Annex to the City from the Town of Oshkosh – Valley Christian School (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) - NO ACTION-FIRST READING *Ord 24-187 Approve Zone Change from Institutional District (I) to Institutional District with a Planned Development Overlay (I-PD) at 4311 Jackson Street (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) - NO ACTION-FIRST READING Kelly Thompson (contractor/ lead designer) requested that the rules be waived for 24-187 to get this project started sooner. Council Member Buelow moved to waive the rules and adopt on the first reading. Community Director Kelly Nieforth explained that the Specific Implication Plan (SIP) still needs to go to the Plan Commission – there are still processes that need to happen. Council Member Buelow and Council Member Ford withdrew the motion to waive the rules. NEW RESOLUTIONS Res 24-188 Adopt City of Oshkosh GO Transit 2023-24 Transit Development Plan and Recommended Fare and Route Modifications (Transportation Committee Recommends Approval) Council Member Buelow expressed his liking of the new plan and asked about the new pass and the location of the current fare outlets. Transportation Director Jim Collins is hopeful that the new system will be in place soon and other outlets may be available to purchase passes. Collins went on to note that expenses are up and revenues are down, resulting in the fare increase. Collins also explained the opportunity to do fare capping, which will be available with the new payment system. Council Member Stephenson echoed Council Member Buelow's thoughts and encouraged staff to explore more opportunities for our riders. Deputy Mayor Erickson expressed her gratitude for the work that went into the plan and how transit service for the city is taking off. Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second LaKeisha Haase AYE:Lynnsey Erickson, Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Mike Ford, LaKeisha Haase 5 - 0 Passed Res 24-189 Designate the Month of May 2024 as No Mow May (Sustainability Advisory Board Recommends Approval) Council Member Esslinger expressed his dislike for the "No Mow May" resolution. Council Member Ford noted that he will not be participating but thinks the resolution for the small number of citizens who want to participate is a good thing. Community Development Director Kelly Nieforth agreed with Esslinger and would like to change the message to supporters. This is a good time to do some education regarding other beneficial opportunities for bees to pollinate. Council Member Stephenson agreed this is something simple for the residents who want to participate. Stephenson would also like to see residents plant native flowers and trees, which are better options for pollination. Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second LaKeisha Haase AYE:Lynnsey Erickson, Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Mike Ford, LaKeisha Haase No:Paul Esslinger 5 - 1 Passed Res 24-190 Approve Acquisition of Washington School from the Oshkosh Area School District ($75,000) (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) Council Member Stephenson thanked the School District and its partnership with Habitat for Humanity for working with the city on this project. City Manager Rohloff expressed the importance of the collaboration between the City, the School District, and Habitat for Humanity. Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second LaKeisha Haase AYE:Lynnsey Erickson, Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Mike Ford, LaKeisha Haase 6 - 0 Passed Res 24-191 Approve City Sponsorship of the Juneteenth BGOSH Event on June 8, 2024 Council Member Buelow expressed his liking of this event. Council Member Esslinger asked City Manager Rohloff to review for the public how the city is sponsoring the event. City Manager Rohloff explained that the city sponsors this event as part of the charge the City gave to the Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. The city does not charge a special event fee or for the use of the venue. This allows the event to be covered under insurance. There is no monetary sponsorship of this event. Council Member Haase, as chair of the DEI Committee, is supportive of the diverse community and its importance. The ability the city has is important because of the locations and the ability to bring these events to the city. This allows organizations to hold events and bring many from neighboring communities. Council Member Buelow echoed the praise of other council members and sponsored this event. Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second Joe Stephenson AYE:Lynnsey Erickson, Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Mike Ford, LaKeisha Haase 6 - 0 Passed COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Organizational Meeting - April 16th at Noon COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS Council Member Ford stated that the Long Range Finance Committee is putting together a policy manual that will be presented to council soon. Council Member Stephenson thanked the outgoing council members, stating it was good to work with you. Thank you for all you've done. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS City Manager Rohloff noted the outstanding issues below: Outstanding Issues ADJOURN - 7:25 PM Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second Joe Stephenson AYE:Lynnsey Erickson, Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Mike Ford, LaKeisha Haase 6 - 0 Passed SUBMITTED BY DIANE BARTLETT CITY CLERK