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04.16.24
CALL TO ORDER - 12:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:Matt Mugerauer, Mayor; Lynnsey Erickson; Joe Stephenson;
Karl Buelow; Paul Esslinger; Mike Ford; LaKeisha Haase
Staff
Present:
Mark Rohloff, City Manager; Lynn Lorenson, City Attorney;
Diane Bartlett, City Clerk
CONSENT AGENDA
Oshkosh Board of Canvass Filing of the Official Statement of Votes Cast for the April 2,
2024 Election for Oshkosh Common Council Declaring Jacob Floam, Kris Larson, and
DJ Nichols as Elected.
Approve Consent Agenda Above
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
OTHER BUSINESS:
Mayor Muguaruer recognized the three outgoing council members by presenting
them with plaques.
All three council members thanked their co-council members, welcomed the new
council members, and gave a brief statement regarding their time of service.
ADJOURN SINE DIE
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
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
OF THE
OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Present: Matt Mugerauer, Mayor; Joe Stephenson; Karl Buelow; Paul Esslinger;
Jacob Floam; Kris Larson; DJ Nichols
Staff Present: Mark Rohloff, City Manager; Lynn Lorenson, City Attorney; Diane
Bartlett, City Clerk
ELECTION OF DEPUTY MAYOR - Mayor Mugerauer asked for nominations three times
and stated nominations were closed.
Mayor Mugerauer nominated Council Member Buelow.
Council Member Esslinger nominated Council Member Stephenson.
The vote for Deputy Mayor was as follows:
Buelow - Larson, Nichols, Buelow, Mugerauer
Stephenson - Floam, Esslinger, Stepheson
Council Member Buelow was declared as Deputy Mayor - 4-3
COUNCIL SEATING ASSIGNMENTS
The Council seating assignments were decided as follows:
Paul Esslinger
Jacob Floam
Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow;
Mayor Matt Mugerauer
Joe Stephenson
DJ Nichols
Kris Larson
PROCEDURAL MATTERS
Orientation of City Departments for Council Members
Discussion and Approval of Council Rules
Mayor Mugerauer stated Council was provided a copy of the Council Rules.
Council Member Esslinger questioned the process for citizens to "sign up" to
speak. It was noted that this process is not a rule and is provided as a
convenience for minutes and historical purposes (record keeping).
Council Member Buelow stated the process of speaking is also a mechanism to
keep the meeting in order. He does not see this as a barrier.
APPROVE COUNCIL RULES
Motion to Approve: Esslinger
Second, Stephenson
Ayes (7) Esslinger, Floam, Larson, Buelow, Stephenson, Nichols and Mayor Mugerauer
7-0 Passed
CONSENT AGENDA
Res 24-192 Approve Appointments to Board of Review
Approve Consent Agenda Above
Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger
Second Joe Stephenson
AYE: Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Kris Larson,
Jacob Floam, DJ Nichols
7 - 0 Passed
OTHER BUSINESS - City Manager Announcements:
2024 Calendar Dates for 2025 Budget Preparation - City Manager Rohloff explained
the calendar dates for the 2025 Budget Preparation.
Council Portrait - April 23rd, 5:00 p.m.
A. Undergrounding Utilities (Stephenson/Buelow)
B. Housing (Stephenson)
ADJOURN - 12:31 PM
Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger
Second Joe Stephenson
AYE: Esslinger, Floam, Buelow, Stephenson, Nichols, Larson, Muguaruer
CARRIED 7-0
SUBMITTED BY
DIANE BARTLETT, CITY CLERK