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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes PCC ROCEEDINGS OF THE OMMON OUNCIL CO, W ITY OF SHKOSHISCONSIN REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Mayor Harris presided. PRESENT: Council Members Shirley Mattox, William Castle, Burk Tower, Paul Esslinger, Frank Tower, and Mark Harris EXCUSED: Council Member Brian Poeschl ALSO PRESENT: Richard Wollangk, City Manager, Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk, Warren Kraft, City Attorney and David Patek, Director of Public Works Council Member Mattox read the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Emily Phillip and Tyus Smoody from Roosevelt Elementary School; and, Rebecca Schmiedel and Malori Schabloski from Sunset Elementary School. Public Hearings The Mayor ordered the following Public Hearings: Final Resolution / Sanitary Sewer / Water Main / Future North - South Street Adjacent to 1700 Fountain Avenue from Fountain Avenue North 1430 Feet There were no appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED. Floodplain Map Amendment / First Addition to Northshore Preserve Plat Gerald Frey, 4804 Island View Drive, questioned the location and how many lots were involved. There were no other appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED. Consent Agenda The minutes of the October 12, 2004 meetings were presented as written. The Report of the City Manager was read. 1 The bills were presented in the amount of $4,554,120.18. Proceedings of the Common Council –October 26, 2004 The Report of the City Clerk was read. Resolution 04-380Accept Easements / Fernau Avenue & Progress Drive Area (Northwest Industrial Park) Resolution 04-381Dedicate Street Right-of-Way / Progress Drive (Northwest Industrial Park) Resolution 04-382Authorize Disposition; Accept Easement / 716 Oregon Street Council Member B. Tower explained he would vote present due to a conflict of interest. Resolution 04-383Approve Final Resolution / Sanitary Sewer / Water Main / Future North – South Street Adjacent to 1700 Fountain Avenue Council Member F. Tower stated the assessments were deferred for 1800 Fountain Avenue in the previous attempt at this project and stated nothing had changed with the land. He encouraged the Council to defer the assessment until the land is developed. Mayor Harris questioned if the property would be developed with the utility easement on the property. Mr. Wollangk responded. Resolution 04-384Approve Mutual Aid Agreement / Appleton & Green Bay Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, questioned that with this agreement would the Fire Department be too overtaxed at times to respond to the needs of the community. Council Member F. Tower stated this was a potential agreement and questioned if the City of Oshkosh would be participating in it. Council Member Mattox questioned why the City of Fond du Lac was not included in the agreement. Mr. Wollangk and Fire Chief Tim Franz responded. Resolution 04-385Award Contract / Senior Shuttle Bus Service (Kobussen Buses, Neenah, $31.92 per hour) Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, questioned if this service would be self-supporting. Council Member Esslinger stated the revenue does not cover the cost of the expense for this service, the funds were Department of Transportation not local assessed funds. 2 Council Member Mattox questioned how citizens would recognize the service. Proceedings of the Common Council –October 26, 2004 Mr. Wollangk responded. Resolution 04-386Approve Change Order No. 1 / Public Works Contract No. 03-10 / Asphalt Paving / Various Residential Streets (Northeast Asphalt, Net Decrease $20,971.10) Resolution 04-387Approve Change Order No. 1 / Public Works Contract No. 03-21 / Quail Run Subdivision / Storm Sewer (Ronet Construction, Net Decrease, $11,617.89) Resolution 04-388Approve Change Order No. 8 / Public Works Contract No. 02-01 / Water Filtration Plant Intake / Transmission Mains (Lunda Construction, Net Increase, $103,057.31) Council Member B. Tower questioned the specifics of the change order. Mr. Patek responded. Council Member Mattox questioned if the cost of the project was estimated before the actual work started. Mr. Wollangk responded. Resolution 04-389Award Bid / Public Works Contract No. 04-19 / Various Utility Construction / Northwest Industrial Park Street Construction(Jossart Brothers, 409,705.00) Resolution 04-390Approve Bid / Hazmat Trailer (E.J. Metals, Hortonville, $75,490) Resolution 04-391Rescind Assessment / Cold Mix Asphalt Overlay / Wyoming Street Resolution 04-392Disallow Claim / Midwest Real Estate Resolution 04-393Disallow Claim / Schultz Resolution 04-394Disallow Claim / Wicker Resolution 04-395Approve Appointments Resolution 04-396 Approve Miscellaneous Licenses MOTION:ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA 3 (F. Tower; second, Esslinger) Proceedings of the Common Council –October 26, 2004 MOTION:AMEND RESOLUTION 04-383 TO DEFER ASSESSMENT FOR 1800 FOUNTAIN AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS WITH INTEREST UNTIL PARCEL IS DEVELOPED (F. Tower; second, Castle) CARRIED:Ayes (6) Mattox, Castle, B. Tower, Esslinger, F.Tower, Harris VOTE ON CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTION 04-382: CARRIED:Ayes (6) Mattox, Castle, B. Tower, Esslinger, F.Tower, Harris Resolution 04-382Authorize Disposition; Accept Easement / 716 Oregon Street MOTION:ADOPT (F. Tower; second, Esslinger) CARRIED:Ayes (5) Mattox, Castle, Esslinger, F. Tower, Harris; Present (1) B. Tower Action Taken on Ordinances and Resolutions Ordinance 04-397Approve Parking Regulations FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 04-398Floodplain Map Amendment / First Addition to Northshore Preserve Plat FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Citizen Statements John Daggett, 717 Bowen Street, stated his concern regarding an arrest made by the Oshkosh Police Department and how it has affected his health. Tom Zillges, 2991 Bromfield Street, thanked the Department Heads and the Council for what they do for the City of Oshkosh. Gordon Doule, 1225 Summit Avenue, expressed his various concerns. Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, expressed his thoughts regarding the “Pride of Oshkosh” Lions. He encouraged the community to vote on Election Day. Mike Domke, 2892 Ruschfield Street, stated his concerns for the lack of planning at 4 Riverside Park and the spending reflected in the city budget. Council Member Statements Council Member F. Tower explained various options for management of the Riverside Park Amphitheater. He suggested the Parks Department ask for proposals to have another entity control the concessions and bookings. Proceedings of the Common Council –October 26, 2004 Council Member Esslinger explained he would like to see the concessions run by city staff. Mr. Wollangk responded. Council Member B. Tower suggested it be placed on the next agenda for discussion. Council Member Mattox stated she would like to see the pros and cons for using city staff to run the concessions. She encouraged citizens to experience riding the city bus. She stated there would be a neighborhood meeting to discuss the Capital Improvement th Program at the Senior Center on October 27 at 6:00 p.m. Council Member Esslinger explained that the City received a million dollars less of shared revenue then anticipated last budget time, which is and will continue to affect this years budget. He explained that the Council has no disciplinary action for police officers. He asked why Council Members could not respond to a citizen’s question during the public discussion portion of the Council Meeting. Mayor Harris stated it was not encouraged but stated a limited discussion on a limited basis would be acceptable. Whatever Else is Pertinent or for the Good of the City Mr. Wollangk requested workshops with departments to discuss budgets on November 3 at 6:15 p.m. and on November 4 at 5:30 p.m. He also requested that on November 18, 2004 there be a workshop to discuss the Capital Improvement Program. He explained that all three workshops would be televised. MOTION:CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION IN THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE TO DISCUSS THE STATUS PRESENT AND PERSPECTIVE FOR DELIBERATING AND NEGOTIATING A LAND SALE IN THE AVIATION INDUSTRIAL PARK PURSUANT TO SECTION 19.85(1)(E) OF THE WISCONSIN STATE STATUTES. (F. Tower; second, Esslinger) CARRIED:Ayes (6) Mattox, Castle, B. Tower, Esslinger, F. Tower, Harris The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. 5 PAMELA R. UBRIG CITY CLERK 6