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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.13.24 Newsletter TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council FROM: Mark Rohloff, City Manager DATE: September 13, 2024 RE: Weekly Newsletter 1. CLEARWELLS REPLACEMENT UPDATE: The Department of Public Works continues to work on the plans to replace the existing non-compliant underground clearwell storage tanks at the Water Filtration Plant with compliant above-grade structures. Staff are working with the landscape architecture firm, Saiki Design, Inc. of Madison, Wisconsin, on the exterior site landscaping and reimagination of Lake Shore Drive. Saiki Design, Inc. has a history of working in the City of Oshkosh. They are the firm that worked with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation on the panels along the Lake Butte des Morts causeway. Saiki Design, Inc. also has a history of working with the Oshkosh Public Museum, and has a good connection with their staff, which will be very beneficial as we work through the designs for this project. It is anticipated a contract with Saiki Design, Inc. will be on the Common Council agenda at one of the October meetings, probably the second meeting. The building architectural review and General Development Plan are planned to be before the Plan Commission at the November 19th meeting. A workshop with the Plan Commission is planned at the October 15th meeting. As part of the Plan Commission process, there will be a neighborhood meeting scheduled, as well. This meeting will be in late October or early November, the date will be identified during the submittal process. If you have any questions, please contact Steve Gohde, Assistant Director of Public Works / Utilities General Manager. 2. OFD FIRE ACADEMY HOLDS GRADUATION: On Friday, September 6th, the Oshkosh Fire Department held their Fire Academy graduation ceremony. Congratulations to the graduates (pictured, left to right): Isaac Zilles, Kelsie Smith, Donovan Harper, and Christian Durkin. 3. GET INVOLVED IN A BOARD OR COMMISSION: If you are interested in serving your community, please consider becoming a member of one of the City’s citizen advisory boards, commissions, or committees. There are current openings on the following boards and commissions: BID Board Board of Review Board of Zoning Appeals Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee Landmarks Commission Long Range Finance Committee Plan Commission Sustainability Advisory Board To learn more about the boards and commissions, or to complete an application to serve, visit our boards and commissions webpage. If you have questions about current openings, please contact the City Manager’s Executive Assistant, Kami Zuercher, at 920-236-5002 or kzuercher@oshkoshwi.gov. 4. AGENDAS AND MINUTES FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Upcoming board and commission meeting agendas can be found on our Meeting Notices web page. All meeting minutes are uploaded to the City’s page for boards and commissions upon approval. 5. LOOKING AHEAD: Throughout the week of September 16th, I will be continuing the operating budget review process, meeting with department heads, staff, and the Finance Department. The other meetings of note for the week include the following: on Saturday (September 14th) at 8:00 a.m., I will participate in the Northeast Wisconsin (NEW) Dragon Boat Festival as part of their “Awaken the Dragon” Ceremony, as well as their Opening Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. On Tuesday at 5:00 p.m., I will attend Christine Ann’s VIP Open House to celebrate their new facility. If you have any questions about my upcoming schedule, please do not hesitate to contact me.