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Home My WebLink About2.11.2025 MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES 02.11.25 WORKSHOP - The Oshkosh Common Council met at 5:00 p.m. in Room 404 for a workshop on the City's housing development projects for Farmington and Washington. CALL TO ORDER 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present:Kris Larson; Karl Buelow, Deputy Mayor; Paul Esslinger; DJ Nichols; Jacob Floam Absent:Matt Mugerauer, Mayor; Joe Stephenson Staff:John Fitzpatrick, Interim City Manager; Lynn Lorenson, City Attorney; Diane Bartlett, City Clerk INVOCATION - VOTING FIRST - Deputy Mayor Buelow PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INTRODUCTION OF STAFF - Greg Stelter, Interim Fire Chief CITIZEN STATEMENTS TO COUNCIL Represeanative Lori Palmeri 212 Parkway, Oshkosh Representative Palmeri updated the council on the local and state meetings scheduled for the beginning of 2025. Steven Foust 2888 Clairville Rd., Oshkosh Mr. Foust spoke regarding the plumbing code and private water hookups required for individual homeowners who have wells. Mr. Foust expressed his dissatisfaction with the code, how residents are required to hook up to the city lateral, and how this cost is the responsibility of the homeowner. Foust believes that money is being wasted and is wondering why it needs to be done now. Why can't homeowners wait until it is necessary? This will not affect anyone else. Foust asked the council to look at this code to see if it can be updated. Wyatt Gleissner (did not give address) Gleissner spoke about the lack of parking in Oshkosh and how individuals receive tickets and parking passes at an extra cost. Gleissner would like the Council to bring back alternative parking in Oshkosh. Matt Mikkelsen 906 Waugoo Ave., Oshkosh Mikkelsen spoke about the parking restrictions throughout Oshkosh. Mikkelsen is dissatisfied with these restrictions and would like most of the restrictions to be removed. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Report of Bills December 2024 (Before Year End Accrual Entries) Financial Reports 2024 Donations Report Receipt & Filing of Claim Filed with the City's Insurance Company - Angela Carlson Receipt & Filing of Claim Filed with the City's Insurance Company - Michael Footit Receipt & Filing of Claim Filed with the City's Insurance Company - Jeffery Kaufmann Receipt & Filing of Claim Filed with the City's Insurance Company - Kristen Kindt Receipt & Filing of Claim Filed with the City's Insurance Company - Sue & Bob Molash Res 25-46 Disallowance of Claim - Krause Council discussed the recommendation offered by the Insurance Company. This was initially brought to the Board of Review as required by law. Res 25-47 Accept Bus Shelter Easement at 220 Washington Avenue (Winnebago County Human Services Center) (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) Res 25-48 Approve Specific Implementation Plan Amendment for a Merrill School Memorial Located at 108 West New York Avenue and Property Located at the Southeast Corner of West Custer Avenue and Kentucky Street (Parcel 1500740100) (Plan Commission Reccomends Approval) Res 25-49 Approve End Date for Interim City Manager Res 25-50 Approve Professional Services Agreement with Ramboll Americas Engineering Solutions, Inc. for Stringham Creek Box Culvert Investigation in Relation to 7th Avenue Reconstruction ($132,000) Res 25-51 Award Bid for Public Works Contract 17-18 Water Filtration Plant Clearwells to Core and Main for Valves Procurement Package ($107,250) Res 25-52 Approve Waiver for Hoof Beats Express LLC to Allow Horses in the City June 7, 2025 Res 25-53 Approve Special Event - Dublin's Irish Pub to Host the Saint Patrick's Tent Event in the Parking Lot of 2070 W 9th Avenue, March 15, 2025 Res 25-54 Approve Special Event - Solutions Recovery Inc. to Utilize City Streets and Menominee Park Trails & Sidewalks for the ReThink Addiction 5k, September 13, 2025 Res 25-55 Approve Combination "Class B" Beer/Liquor License Surrender, and Issue Combination "Class B" Beer/Liquor License **Res 25-56 Approve Appointments to the Following Boards and Commissions: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee Plan Commission Sustainability Advisory Board Approve Consent Agenda Above Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second Kris Larson AYE:Kris Larson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam 5 - 0 Passed ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA PENDING ORDINANCES Ord 25-57 Amend Sections 17-44 and 17-44.2 of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code Pertaining to Weed Cutting and Lawn Care and Native Landscaping Areas Councilor Floam asked for clarification concerning native landscaping. Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second Kris Larson AYE:Kris Larson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam 5 - 0 Passed Ord 25-58 Approve Zone Change from Urban Mixed Used District (UMU) to Urban Mixed Use District with a Planned Development Overlay (UMU-PD) at 536 Bay Shore Drive (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second Kris Larson AYE:Kris Larson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam 5 - 0 Passed NEW RESOLUTIONS Res 25-59 Approve General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plan for a Personal or Professional Service Use at 536 Bay Shore Drive (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second Kris Larson AYE:Kris Larson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam 5 - 0 Passed Res 25-60 Approve Professional Services Agreement with Matrix Consulting Group for an Inspections Codes, Permits & Fee Review and City Development Review Process Assessment ($133,940) Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second Kris Larson AYE:Kris Larson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam 5 - 0 Passed Res 25-61 Approve Combination "Class B" Beer/Liquor License (Reserve 1) (El Komedero Mexican Grill) Councilor Larson expressed his satisfaction with this Reserve license being used. Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second Kris Larson AYE:Kris Larson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam 5 - 0 Passed COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and Direction to City Manager SeeClickFix a/k/a Connect Oshkosh Councilor Larson clarified the process and use of this app. Larson has since discovered that many residents are using this to complain and "tell" on neighbors. Larson is also concerned that inspectors are looking at violations that are not related to what is reported. City inspectors must respond to complaints and staff does not see the app as an issue. Councilor Nichols believes this is an education issue. Residents need to know that this app is to make sure that our residents are safe. Nichols believes that a correction in the culture is necessary. Councilor Floam is concerned that inspectors' time is being abused no matter what app is used. Floam likes the idea of limiting hours etc... of app complaints. Councilor Esslinger believes this is a good time (since an audit will be done) to evaluate this process. Community Development Director Nieforth confirmed that staff takes the recommendations of the Council and if there is an issue, staff will address it if the council asks. Process to Place Items on a Council Agenda\ Deputy Mayor Buelow read over the current process (as noted in the newsletter). Councilor Floam commented on how state, county, and city municipalities govern differently. Floam believes that any Council should be able to bring action items forward. Councilor Larson hopes we can find some way to define "what happens next". Councilor Nichols is very supportive of the process that is being proposed. Councilor Esslinger recalls that it was much easier for a Council member to get items on the agenda in the past. Council members discussed different variations and paths to getting items on the agenda (action/nonaction). All council members agree that a policy/process should be written. This topic will be held over until a full council and the new city manager are present. Future Agenda Items, Meetings, and Workshops COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS Cooperative Purchase of Ford Expedition from Napleton Columbus, Inc. for Fire Department ($70,098.00) Cooperative Purchase of Chevy Silverado from Napleton Chevrolet Columbus for Streets Division ($50,200.00) Professional Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers for Sampling Plan and Sewer Use Ordinance Update ($47,522) In Person Absentee Voting for February 18, 2025, Spring Primary Scheduling Intergovernmental Meeting Between Council and State Representatives Usually handled and scheduled through the City Manager's office. Outstanding Issues ADJOURN 7:26 p.m. Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger Second Jacob Floam AYE:Kris Larson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam 5 - 0 Passed SUBMITTED BY DIANE BARTLETT, CITY CLERK THE FULL AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE THE FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THIS MEETING IS AVAILABLE ON THE YOUTUBE PLAYBACK CHANNEL