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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PCC ROCEEDINGS OF THE OMMON OUNCIL CO, W ITY OF SHKOSHISCONSIN REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Mayor Harris presided. PRESENT: Council Members Frank Tower, Shirley Mattox, William Castle, Burk Tower, Brian Poeschl, Paul Esslinger, and Mark Harris ALSO PRESENT: Richard Wollangk, City Manager, Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk, Lynn Lorenson, Assistant City Attorney and David Patek, Director of Public Works Council Member F. Tower read the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member F. Tower. Public Hearing The Mayor ordered the following Public Hearing: Amended Final Resolution / Concrete Paving, Utilities and Sidewalk / Various Streets / Contract No. 03-03 There were no appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED. Consent Agenda The minutes of the June 22, July 8 and 9, 2004 meetings were presented as written. The Report of the City Manager was read. James Keskinen, 1033 Arthur Avenue, asked various questions regarding events on the City Managers Report. Mr. Wollangk responded. The bills were presented in the amount of $5,628,889.96. The Report of the City Clerk was read. James Keskinen, 1033 Arthur Avenue, questioned the complaint against the Oshkosh 1 Community Access Television. Proceedings of the Common Council –July 13, 2004 Ms. Ubrig responded. Resolution 04-223Grant Conditional Use Permit / 405 Washington Avenue Hugh Carver, 1121 Merritt Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding future plans at 405 Washington Avenue. Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, explained the purpose of the school and future plans. Gordon Doule, 12245 Summit Avenue, encouraged the Council to support the resolution. Ron Heileman, Superintendent of Schools, 1200 Washington Avenue, gave a brief explanation of the plans the school district had for the building. Mayor Harris stated his concerns regarding the parking lot near the railroad tracks. Resolution 04-224Vacate Easement; Accept Easement / City Center & Park Plaza Hotel Resolution 04-225Grant Privilege in Street; Grant Easements / High Avenue Resolution 04-226Amended Final Resolution / Concrete Paving, Utilities and Sidewalk / Various Streets / Contract No. 03-03 Resolution 04-227Approve Change Order No. 1 / Public Works Contract No. 03-04 (Selmer Company, Green Bay) Resolution 04-228Approve Revised Agreement / Department of Transportation / Wisconsin Street Bridge Resolution 04-229Approve Initial Resolution / Asphalt Mill & Overlay, Sidewalk Repair, Concrete Drive Approach / Various Streets Resolution 04-230Approve Initial Resolution / Utilities, Sidewalk & Concrete Paving st (A) 1 Addition to Island View Estates (B) Withdrawn per Request of Developer (C) Stoney Beach West Subdivision Resolution 04-231Accept & Approve Waiver of Special Assessment Notices & Hearing in Connection with Improvements st (A) 1 Addition to Island View Estates (B) Withdrawn per Request of Developer (C) Stoney Beach West Subdivision 2 Proceedings of the Common Council –July 13, 2004 Resolution 04-232Approve Developer Agreement st (A) 1 Addition to Island View Estates (B) Withdrawn per Request of Developer (C) Stoney Beach West Subdivision Resolution 04-233Approve Final Resolution / Utilities, Sidewalk & Concrete Paving st (A) 1 Addition to Island View Estates (B) Withdrawn per Request of Developer (C) Stoney Beach West Subdivision Resolution 04-234Approve Final Plat st (A) 1 Addition to Island View Estates (B) Withdrawn per Request of Developer (C) Stoney Beach West Subdivision Resolution 04-235Disallow Claim / Clark Resolution 04-236Disallow Claim / Frank & Stevens Resolution 04-237Disallow Claim / Gray Resolution 04-238Disallow Claim / Gunderson Resolution 04-239Disallow Claim / Vassar Resolution 04-240Approve Miscellaneous City Licenses James Keskinen, 1033 Arthur Avenue, expressed concerns regarding Special Class “B” Licenses. MOTION:ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTION 04-228 (Castle; second, Esslinger) CARRIED:Ayes (7) F. Tower, Mattox, Castle, B. Tower, Poeschl, Esslinger, Harris Resolution 04-228Approve Revised Agreement / Department of Transportation / Wisconsin Street Bridge MOTION:ADOPT (Castle; second, F. Tower) MOTION:AMEND TO REMOVE DECORATIVE LIGHTING & COLORED SIDEWALKS (Esslinger; second, Poeschl) LOST:Ayes (2) Poeschl, Esslinger; 3 Noes (5) F.Tower, Mattox, Castle, B. Tower, Harris Proceedings of the Common Council –July 13, 2004 VOTE ON ORIGINAL RESOLUTION: CARRIED:Ayes (7) F. Tower, Mattox, Castle, B. Tower, Poeschl, Esslinger, Harris Council Member Esslinger questioned the cost for special lighting and colored concrete. He stated he would not vote in favor of the extra costs but was in favor of the project. Mr. Patek responded. Council Member Castle stated he would not support the amendment. Council Member Mattox stated the cost was justified due to the bridge would function for a long time. Council Member Poeschl explained the decorative lighting was not needed and stated he would not support the amendment. Mayor Harris explained that a bridge is a significant architectural statement for a community. Public Agenda Discussion Ordinance 04-241Approve Parking Regulations Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, expressed his concerns regarding fees for downtown parking. Resolution 04-247Set Referendum / Charter Ordinance / Elect Mayor Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, stated the community needs a new way of electing Mayor. th Matt Heltz, 533 W. 12 Avenue, expressed his concern regarding a lack of leadership in the City. He stated there needed to be a change with the election of Mayor. Hugh Carver, 1121 Merritt Avenue, stated having two questions on the ballot to elect a Mayor would confuse the voters. Gordon Doule, 1225 Summit Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding the resolution. Jim James, owner of Oshkosh Marine Supply, 3515 N. Main Street, stated there was a lot of frustration in the community and explained the Council needed to get involved to see what the citizens want. 4 Dan Rylance, 602 E. Parkway Avenue, stated Council needed to look at the “big picture” and this was a good opportunity to make compromises. Proceedings of the Common Council –July 13, 2004 Robert Cornell, 548 W. Smith Avenue, explained there was not enough substance in the resolution to vote on and stated it needed to be worked on. Stephen Hintz, 559 Hazel Street, stated his concerns on both proposals. Council Member F. Tower explained that his proposal was initiated by Mr. Hintz when he was Mayor with little change. Council Member Esslinger questioned various issues in the resolution. Mayor Harris asked various questions of Mr. Hintz regarding appointments to boards and the plan commission. Mr. Hintz responded. James Keskinen, 1033 Arthur Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding the change. Resolution 04-248Set Referendum / Charter Ordinance to Elect Mayor & Establish Powers & Duties Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, explained he agreed with most of the proposal but stated parts were confusing. He stated that the Mayor should be on the Plan Commission. Mark Schumerth, 758 Grove Street, explained that the present system works for the community. He stated various concerns regarding the proposal. th Matt Heltz, 533 W. 12 Avenue, explained there needed to be leadership in the community. Hugh Carver, 1121 Merritt Avenue, stated he would like to see an elected Mayor. Brian Bain, 2573 W. Waukau Avenue, stated his support of the Mayor being elected at large. He explained that the Council represents the entire city and urged the Council to inform the voters. Robert Cornell, 548 W. Smith Avenue, explained that he was in favor of an elected Mayor but had concerns regarding veto power. He stated the resolution needed to be fine-tuned. Dan Rylance, 602 E Parkway Avenue, explained having two referendum questions on the ballot would confuse the public. 5 James Keskinen, 1033 Arthur Avenue, stated an elected Mayor was needed. Proceedings of the Common Council –July 13, 2004 Action Taken on Ordinances and Resolutions Ordinance 04-241Approve Parking Regulations MOTION:ADOPT (Esslinger; second, F. Tower) CARRIED:Ayes (7) F. Tower, Mattox, Castle, B. Tower, Poeschl, Esslinger, Harris Ordinance 04-242Authorize Alternates/Museum Board MOTION:ADOPT (Esslinger; second, F. Tower) CARRIED:Ayes (7) F. Tower, Mattox, Castle, B. Tower, Poeschl, Esslinger, Harris Ordinance 04-243Approve Jennerman Annexation FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 04-244Establish Street Grades st (A) 1 Addition to Island View Estates (B) Withdrawn per Request of Developer (C) Stoney Beach West Subdivision FIRST READING MOTION:SUSPEND RULES FOR CONSIDERATION (F. Tower; second, Castle) CARRIED:Ayes (7) F. Tower, Mattox, Castle, B. Tower, Poeschl, Esslinger, Harris MOTION:ADOPT (Poeschl; second, F. Tower) CARRIED:Ayes (7) F. Tower, Mattox, Castle, B. Tower, Poeschl, Esslinger, Harris Ordinance 04-245Authorize Public Construction st (A) 1 Addition to Island View Estates (B) Withdrawn per Request of Developer (C) Stoney Beach West Subdivision FIRST READING 6 MOTION:SUSPEND RULES FOR CONSIDERATION (F. Tower; second, Esslinger) CARRIED:Ayes (7) F. Tower, Mattox, Castle, B. Tower, Poeschl, Esslinger, Harris Proceedings of the Common Council –July 13, 2004 MOTION:ADOPT (Poeschl; second, F. Tower) CARRIED:Ayes (7) F. Tower, Mattox, Castle, B. Tower, Poeschl, Esslinger, Harris Resolution 04-246Authorize Borrowing / State Trust Fund MOTION:ADOPT (Esslinger; second, F. Tower) CARRIED:Ayes (7) F. Tower, Mattox, Castle, B. Tower, Poeschl, Esslinger, Harris Resolution 04-247Set Referendum / Charter Ordinance / Elect Mayor MOTION:ADOPT (Esslinger; second, F. Tower) LOST:Ayes (3) F. Tower, Poeschl, Esslinger; Noes (4) Mattox, Castle, B. Tower, Harris Council Member F. Tower explained each item in his proposal. Council Member Esslinger stated the voters should decide on the Mayor and explained he would support the resolution. Council Member B. Tower stated he would not support either proposal. He explained more citizen input was needed before a change could happen. Mayor Harris stated he was in favor of the Mayor being elected at large but was concerned with the Mayor’s duties and term of office. He suggested waiting to see if a petition was filed for direct legislation before a decision would be made. Council Member Mattox expressed her concerns regarding the voters being informed. She stated both proposals should be voted down at this time. Council Member Poeschl explained the Council should decide on this issue instead of letting it linger. Mayor Harris questioned Council Member Esslinger on his previous votes regarding spending. Council Member Esslinger responded. 7 Resolution 04-248Set Referendum / Charter Ordinance to Elect Mayor & Establish Powers & Duties MOTION:ADOPT (Castle; second, Poeschl) LOST:Ayes (2) Poeschl, Esslinger; Noes (5) F. Tower, Mattox, Castle, B. Tower, Harris Proceedings of the Common Council –July 13, 2004 Council Member Esslinger stated he was open to amendments for his proposal. Citizen Statements Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, stated various concerns regarding projects in the community. Jim Keskinen, 1033 Arthur Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding priorities of the community. th Matt Heltz, 533 W. 12 Avenue, stated he was disappointed with Council action. He explained that he had damage from a sewer backup relating to the June 11, 2004 storm. Gordon Doule, 1225 Summit Avenue, expressed various concerns regarding safety of the community. Robert Cornell, 548 Smith Avenue, requested that the Fourth of July Parade in 2005 be later in the day. He suggested Citizen Statements be removed from Council meetings. Mark Schumerth, 758 Grove Street, thanked the Council for their decisions to defeat both proposals to elect Mayor. Lois Sagmeister, 3035 Shadow Lane, gave a history of sewage backups in their basement. She questioned why this continues to happen and why there is no cooperation of staff. Mayor Harris asked various questions. Alvin Sagmeister, 3035 Shadow Lane, expressed various concerns regarding sewage in his basement. Council Member Statements Council Member Poeschl gave a brief explanation of Sawdust Days and their involvement in the community. Council Member Esslinger questioned the movies being shown in Grand Opera House rd Square. He expressed his concerns regarding the fireworks being on the 3 of July 8 th instead of the 4 of July. He also urged staff to put funds in the budget for the 2005 fireworks. Council Member Mattox questioned the process for citizens to file a claim. She explained that although Council does not always agree, they try to do good for the community. Mr. Wollangk responded. Proceedings of the Common Council –July 13, 2004 Council Member B. Tower questioned what the process was for the complaint against the Cable Commission. Mayor Harris thanked the Sawdust Days Organization for their hard work during the recent celebration and Festival Foods for donating the fireworks show. Whatever Else is Pertinent or for the Good of the City There was no other business before the Council. MOTION:ADJOURN (Castle; second, F. Tower) CARRIED:VOICE VOTE The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. PAMELA R. UBRIG CITY CLERK 9