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Home My WebLink About4.8.2025 MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES 04.08.25 CALL TO ORDER 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present:Matt Mugerauer, Mayor; Kris Larson; Joe Stephenson; Karl Buelow, Deputy Mayor; Paul Esslinger; Jacob Floam Absent:DJ Nichols Staff:Rebecca Grill, City Manager; Lynn Lorenson, City Attorney; Diane Bartlett, City Clerk; Kelly Nieforth, Community Development Director INVOCATION - VOTING FIRST - Councilor Esslinger PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Emmeline Cook and Oaklawn Elementary Schools PUBLIC HEARING (NOTE: It is anticipated that there will be no formal action taken at this meeting on items marked with an asterisk (*) unless Council formally waives the rules.) Res 25-143 Approve Final Resolution for Partial Right-of-Way Vacation of 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, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed PUBLIC STATEMENTS TO COUNCIL - none CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Report of Bills February 2025 Financial Reports Receipt & Filing of Minutes - Library Board, 02.27.25 Receipt & Filing of Claims Filed with the City's Insurance Company Res 25-144 Dissallowance of Claim - Martin Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow Second Kris Larson AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed Res 25-145 Amend 2025 Library Fees and Charges Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow Second Kris Larson AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed Res 25-146 Appropriate ARPA Interest Funds for Office Furniture for Police Satellite Location Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow Second Kris Larson AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed Res 25-147 Approve Operating Budget Amendment for 2025 Parks Revenue Facilities Fund for the Menominee Park Amusement Rides Operation Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow Second Kris Larson AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed Res 25-148 Approve Policy on Removal of Abandoned or Unauthorized Personal Property Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow Second Kris Larson AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed Res 25-149 Award Bid to Envirotech Equipment for Valve Exercising Trailer for the Water Distribution Division ($115,787.00) Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow Second Kris Larson AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed Res 25-150 Award Bid to Fire-Dex GW, LLC for Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Clean and Repair Services for the Fire Department ($86,545.20) Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow Second Kris Larson AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed Res 25-151 Approve Professional Services Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. for Water Filtration Plant Ozone and SCADA Systems Replacement Project Engineering Services During Construction ($1,340,400) Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow Second Kris Larson AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed Res 25-152 Adopt Updated City of Oshkosh Parking Ticket Appeals Process Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow Second Kris Larson AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed Res 25-153 Approve Waiver for the Oshkosh Arena to Allow a Horse Onsite for the Purpose of Event Entertainment, May 3, 2025 Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow Second Kris Larson AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed Res 25-154 Approve Special Event - Bago Walleye Club (BWC) to Utilize Menominee Park Millers Bay & Rainbow Memorial Park for the BWC Invitationals, May 4, June 1, June 22, & July 20, 2025 Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow Second Kris Larson AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed Res 25-155 Approve Special Event - Luxe Hair Studio to Host a Customer Appreciation Event in Their Parking Lot Located at 1042 W 20th Ave, May 15, 2025 Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow Second Kris Larson AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed Res 25-156 Approve Special Event - Oshkosh Arena/VenuWorks of Oshkosh LLC to Host the Carden Circus at Their Facility (1212 S Main St), May 15, 2025 Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow Second Kris Larson AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed Res 25-157 Approve Special Event - Canada Promotions LLC to Hold a Mexican Rodeo Concert at the Sunnyview Exposition Center, May 17, 2025 Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow Second Kris Larson AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed Res 25-158 Approve Special Event - Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) to Host the FVTC Spring Commencement at the UW Oshkosh Kolf Sports Center, May 18, 2025 Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow Second Kris Larson AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed Res 25-159 Approve Combination "Class A" Beer/Liquor and Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device License (Circle K) - Indianhead Oil, 2322 Jackson Street Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow Second Kris Larson AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA PENDING ORDINANCES Ord 25-160 Approve Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment from General Commercial to Light Density Residential for Property Located at the East End of Christian Drive (Parcel 1250160100) (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, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed Ord 25-161 Approve Zone Change from Heavy Industrial District (HI) to Heavy Industrial with a Planned Development Overlay (HI-PD) at 2750 Vinland Street (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, Jacob Floam6 - 0 Passed Ord 25-162 Approve Zone Change from Suburban Mixed-Use District (SMU) to Suburban Mixed- Use District with a Planned Development Overlay at 1120 South Koeller Street (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, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed Ord 25-163 Amend Various Provisions of Chapter 27 and 27A of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code Pertaining to Parking Regulations and Enforcement to Allow for Utilization of an Application-Based Parking Management System; Update and Remove Outdated References and Terminology; and Allocate Parking Enforcement Authority Between the City of Oshkosh and the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Councilor Larson expressed his satisfaction to staff for working on this new initiative and the ability to allow more options for parking. Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow Second Joe Stephenson AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed Ord 25-164 Amend Chapter 21 of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code Pertaining to Public Construction and Services / Methods of Payment / Special Charges / Special Assessments to Reorganize the Chapter and Revise Article Pertaining to Payment of Connection Charges Councilor Floam supports this approach to deferring and spreading connection charges over time, aiming for a fair mechanism for property owners. Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow Second Kris Larson AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed NEW ORDINANCES (NOTE: no formal action taken at this meeting) *Ord 25-165 Amend Portions of Chapter 4 of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code Pertaining to Alcohol Beverages -- License Investigations, Granting and Issuance of Premises and Operator's Licenses *Ord 25-166 Amend Portions of Chapter 4 of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code Pertaining to Alcohol Beverages -- to Amend Article III. A. Pertaining to Special Class B Licenses and Create Article III. B. Pertaining to Full-Service Retail Outlets *Ord 25-167 Amend Section 27-8-2.1 of the Municipal Code, Neighborhood Electric Vehicles, to Reflect Legislature Renaming These Vehicles as Low-Speed Electric Vehicles *Ord 25-168 Amend Section 6-10 of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code Pertaining to Animal Traps to Update Statutory Reference *Ord 25-169 Delete Subsection 1-23(5)(B)(2) of the Municipal Code Pertaining to the Adoption of General Records Schedules to Delete Reference to a Record Retention Schedule Modifying a County Sheriff Standard Retention Schedule NEW RESOLUTIONS Res 25-170 Amend 2025 Parking Utility Fees and Charges Councilor Larson expressed his gratitude to the staff for their hard work on this initiative. He is very happy with the result and the available options for citizens/end users. Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow Second Kris Larson AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed Res 25-171 Approve General Development Plan for Outdoor Storage at 2750 Vinland Street (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, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed Res 25-172 Approve General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plan for a Drive- Through Coffee Shop at 1120 South Koeller Street (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, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed Res 25-173 Approve Budget Amendment and Professional Service Agreement with Associated Appraisal Consultants, Inc. for City Assessor Services Compliance with State Statutes 70.05 ($85,000) Community Development Director Nieforth explained that this resolution replaces the city hiring a "City Assessor". This particular company assesses nearly 45 other municipalities throughout Wisconsin. This will also help with the reevaluation process scheduled for 2025. Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow Second Kris Larson AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam6 - 0 Passed COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and Direction to City Manager Future Agenda Items, Meetings, and Workshops Organizational Meeting, April 15, 2025 at Noon Closed Session, April 22, 2025 (collective bargaining update; time to be determined) COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS Councilor Essligner bid farewell and thanked colleagues and staff for their dedication and support. Esslinger noted he was optimistic about the future and has confidence in the new city manager and the incoming council to face future challenges with commitment and transparency. Mayor Mugerauer noted that this past election saw a record turnout and highlighted an impressive April election with over 21,000 ballots cast, marking a significant increase from previous years. City Clerk Bartlett acknowledged poll workers and all staff involved in managing the election process promptly and efficiently. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS Cooperative purchase of Vehicle Lighting and Sirens from Emergency Lighting & Electronics LLC for Police Department ($26,675.40) Drinking Water Update - Ozone System Equipment Replacement New Public Meeting Calendar Available Outstanding Issues ADJOURN 6:31 PM 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