HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.25.2025 MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES
02.25.25
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:Matt Mugerauer, Mayor; Kris Larson; Joe Stephenson; Karl Buelow, Deputy
Mayor; Paul Esslinger; DJ Nichols; Jacob Floam
Staff:Rebecca Grill, City Manager; Lynn Lorenson, City Attorney; Diane Bartlett, City
Clerk; John Fitzpatrick, Assistant City Manager/Director of Administrative
Services
OATH OF OFFICE FOR CITY MANAGER
INVOCATION - VOTING FIRST Councilor Stephenson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Carl Traeger Elementary & Middle Schools
INTRODUCTION OF STAFF
Dan LaBuda, Electrical Traffic Manager
Brian Schuldes, Assistant Police Chief
Andy Lecker, Captain of Operations
CITIZEN STATEMENTS TO COUNCIL
Lynn Thill
2445 Noel Ct, Oshkosh
On January 11th, a water main break compromised the sewage system, resulting in
sewage in her and her neighbor's basements. Ms. Thill feels the city's insurance
company is not responding to their claims promptly. City Attorney Lorenson told Ms.
Thill that she only saw the claim yesterday and was emailing the insurance adjuster
now. Ms. Thill hopes the insurance company will cover the cost of the damage caused
by this break.
Deb Martin
164 Wyldewood Drive, Oshkosh
Ms. Martin addressed the council and thanked them for taking an active interest in the housing
shortage in Oshkosh. Martin hopes to see continued support of the Tenant Resource Center, which
helps tenants and landlords better communicate and share the resources that are available to all.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Report of Bills
Receipt & Filing of Minutes - Museum Arts and Culture Board, 01.08.2025
Receipt & Filing of Claim Filed with the City's Insurance Company - 1508 Koeller
Oshkosh LLC
Receipt & Filing of Claim Filed with the City's Insurance Company - Countryside Estates
North Condominium No 17
Receipt & Filing of Claim Filed with the City's Insurance Company - Rene & Byron Malsin
Receipt & Filing of Claim Filed with the City's Insurance Company - Nancy Nigl
Receipt & Filing of Claim Filed with the City's Insurance Company - Lester Rice
Receipt & Filing of Claim Filed with the City's Insurance Company - Dorothy Witzke
Res 25-62 Approve Land Acquisition from Part of 423 North Main Street (Plan Commission
Recommends Approval)
Res 25-63 Approve Final Plat for the Creation of an 18-Lot Single-Family Residential Subdivision at
the Former Washington Elementary School Property, 929 Winnebago Avenue
(Washington School Final Plat) (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)
Res 25-64 Approve Specific Implementation Plan for a Multi-Family Residential Development at 0
Bowen Street, Commonly Known as Vacant Property Located Near the Southwest
Corner of East Murdock Avenue and Bowen Street (Parcel 1504830300) (Plan
Commission Recommends Approval)
Res 25-65 Approve the Purchase of Lighting Poles and Fixtures from Enterprise Lighting LTD for the
Central Street Reconstruction Project 25-08 ($42,845.60)
Councilor Larson asked Transportation Director Collis to explain how citizens can
replace lampposts. There are three ways citizens can replace decorative lampposts if
it is in an area the city owns:
1. If a road reconstruction project happens, the cost is budgeted.
2. If the pole is damaged, the responsible party (or insurance) will cover
3. If there is no insurance, and if it is in the CPI budget, the partial cost will be paid.
Res 25-66 Approve Purchase of Lighting Poles and Fixtures from Enterprise Lighting LTD for the 15th
Street Reconstruction Project 25-07 ($48,201.30)
Res 25-67 Approve Initial Resolution for Special Assessments for Sanitary Sewer Main and Laterals
(New and Relay), Water Main and Laterals (New and Relay), and Storm Sewer Mains
and Laterals (New and Relay) Relating to Contract No. 25-02
Nebraska Street (West 16th Avenue to West 8th Avenue)
West 9th Avenue (100' east of Nebraska Street and 100' west of Nebraska Street)
West 10th Avenue (100' east of Nebraska Street and 100' west of Nebraska Street)
West 11th Avenue (100' east of Nebraska Street and 100' west of Nebraska Street)
West 12th Avenue (100' east of Nebraska Street and 100' west of Nebraska Street)
West South Park Avenue (100' east of Nebraska Street and 100' west of Nebraska
Street)
West 14th Avenue (100' east of Nebraska Street and 150' west of Nebraska Street)
West 15th Avenue (100' east of Nebraska Street and 100' west of Nebraska Street)
West 16th Avenue (Oregon Street to 100' east of Nebraska Street)
Res 25-68 Award Bid for Public Works Contract No. 25-05 to Advance Construction, Inc. for
Waugoo Avenue Reconstruction ($2,090,312.17)
Res 25-69 Approve Special Event - Run Away Shoes to Utilize City Streets for the Run Away to the
Bay, April 12, 2025
Res 25-70 Approve Special Event - Run Away Shoes to Utilize City Streets for the Oshkosh Half
Marathon & Loop the Lake, April 26, 2025
Res 25-71 Approve Special Event - Winnebago Audubon Society and Oshkosh Bird Fest
Committee to Utilize Menominee Park for the Oshkosh Bird Fest, May 3, 2025
Res 25-72 Approve Special Event - Ardy & Ed's Drive In to Utilize City Streets for the Ardy & Ed's
Cruise Nights, May 22, June 26, July 17, August 21 & September 18, 2025
Res 25-73 Approve Special Event - Father Carr's Place 2 Be to Host the CaRRnival for Kids in the
Parking Lot of 1062 N Koeller St., May 31, 2025
Res 25-74 Approve Special Event - The ALS Association to Utilize Menominee Park Trail &
Sidewalks for the Walk to Defeat ALS, September 20, 2025
Res 25-75 Approve Class "B" Beer Fermented Malt Beverage License
Approve Consent Agenda Above
Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow
Second Paul Esslinger
AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow,
Paul Esslinger, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam
7 - 0 Passed
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
NEW ORDINANCES (NOTE: no formal action was taken at this meeting)
*Ord 25-76 Amend Ordinance 19-7.1 Regarding Display of Boat Launch Permit
NEW RESOLUTIONS
Res 25-77 A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Requesting
Legislative Relief to Create Consistency in Fireworks Enforcement Throughout the State
of Wisconsin
Councilor Nichols praised the collaboration of staff and council in drafting this
resolution. Along with this resolution, Nichols reminded citizens that in 2024, the Council
raised the fine for igniting fireworks in the City.
Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow
Second Kris Larson
AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow,
Paul Esslinger, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam
7 - 0 Passed
Res 25-78 A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Requesting that
the State Legislature Permit Municipalities to use a Prior Year's Property Valuation
The council thanked staff for their collaboration in drafting this resolution. This resolution
informs state representatives about the process and asks them to reevaluate the
process of assessing properties.
Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow
Second Kris Larson
AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow,
Paul Esslinger, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam
7 - 0 Passed
Res 25-79 Approve Setting Public Hearing Date for Partial Right-of-Way Vacation Marion Road
(Plan Commission Recommends Approval)
Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow
Second Kris Larson
AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow,
Paul Esslinger, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam
7 - 0 Passed
Res 25-80 Approve Adjustment to GO Transit's Paratransit Service Hours (Transportation
Committee Recommends Approval)
Council discussed its satisfaction with the resolution going forward, and they are very
appreciative of the collaboration with staff and citizens on this resolution.
Councilor Stephenson Voted Present
Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow
Second Jacob Floam
AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, DJ
Nichols, Jacob Floam
6 - 0 Passed
Res 25-81 Approve Recommendation for the Layout of Bowen Street in the Area of the
Intersection of Mill Street and Waugoo Avenue
Motion To Approve Joe Stephenson
Second Paul Esslinger
AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow,
Paul Esslinger, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam
7 - 0 Passed
Res 25-82 Budget Amendment for 2025 Fire Special Revenue Fund Funding Assistance Program to
Approve an Increase in Expenditures ($4,800.00)
Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow
Second Kris Larson
AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow,
Paul Esslinger, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam
7 - 0 Passed
COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Discussion and Direction to City Manager
Biennial Budget (Larson)
Councilor Larson stated his reasons why a biennial budget may be a more efficient
way of doing the budget process. Finance staff and City Manager Grill stated that
the current timing is not practical. Finance would also like to do more research on this
topic, and City Manager Grill agreed. Finance Director Calmes stated that she has
heard both sides of the topic regarding saving time and staff workload.
Some Council members noted that this may not be as efficient as they think. The
council will still need to set the tax levy annually, along with other processes. It was also
noted that if a biennial budget were implemented, some council members would not
participate in the budget process at all.
Funding Possibilities for Coordination of Shelter During Extreme Cold (Buelow)
Deputy Mayor Buelow noted that he has talked with a local church, which may be
able to work with parishioners and volunteers to provide a shelter for extreme weather.
However, this possibility would require fully paid staff to coordinate volunteers and
other details. Buelow discussed this issue with the other council members.
Overnight On-Street Parking Study Update
Transportation Director Collins gave an update on the overnight parking study.
The current Transportation Committee Chairperson (Al Hartman, 2425 Patriot Ln) was
available for questions if necessary. Hartman stated that after reviewing the results of
the citizen's survey, the committee did not see any compelling reason to change the
overnight parking policy. The committee received input from law enforcement and city
departments and indicated that the current policy was preferred.
Dale Schroeder 672 W 9th Ave
Mr. Schroeder lives between Dakota St. and Ohio St. on 9th Ave. Schroeder believes
this is a congested and high-traffic area to have an overnight parking option. He has
had issues with his garbage not being picked up and the removal of snow because of
the people parking in front of his house. Schroeder believes the remedy to this problem
could be changing the daytime parking to one, two, or four-hour parking zones. Or
create a center lane to cross traffic.
Future Agenda Items, Meetings, and Workshops
Process to Place Items on a Council Agenda, March 11, 2025
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
Cooperative Purchase of One Ton Pickup Truck from Ewald Automotive Group for the
Forestry Division ($50,546.00)
Cooperative Purchase of One Ton Pickup Truck from Ewald Automotive Group for the
Water Utility Division ($52,744.00)
Cooperative Purchase of Two Zero Turn Mowers from Joe's Power Center for the
Cemetery Division ($27,108.00)
Cooperative Purchase of Sidewalk Tractor from Service Motor Company for the Streets
Division ($54,034.01)
Citizen Snow Removal Reminders
Outstanding Issues
ADJOURN 8:09 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY DIANE BARTLETT, CITY CLERK
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