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ROCEEDINGS OF THE OMMON OUNCIL
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ITY OF SHKOSHISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, City Hall.
Mayor Harris presided.
PRESENT: Council Members Frank Tower, Shirley Mattox, William Castle, Burk Tower,
Brian Poeschl, Paul Esslinger, and Mark Harris.
ALSO PRESENT: Richard Wollangk, City Manager, Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk, Warren
Kraft, City Attorney and David Patek, Director of Public Works
Council Member F. Tower read the Invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jessica Johnson and Andrea Lippold from Merrill
Middle School; and, Alex Young, Ashley Boelker and Natasha Wath from Merrill
Elementary School.
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A proclamation was presented by Mayor Harris declaring the week of October 6 – 12,
2004 as “Physician Assistance Week ” in the City of Oshkosh.
Public Hearing
The Mayor ordered the following Public Hearing:
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Final Resolution / Sanitary Sewer & Water Main / Wyoming Street / 1051 W. 7
Avenue
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Richard Gier, 1051 W. 7 Avenue, thanked the Council for rescinding his assessment and
the reconsideration.
There were no other appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED.
Consent Agenda
The minutes of the September 28, 2004 meeting were presented as written.
The Report of the City Manager was read.
Council Member Poeschl expressed his concerns regarding the advertisement of activities
or events prior to Council approval.
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The bills were presented in the amount of $4,961,303.20.
Proceedings of the Common Council –October 12, 2004
The Report of the City Clerk was read.
Resolution 04-369Accept Land / Witzel Avenue adjacent to 2351 Witzel Avenue / Storm
Water Maintenance Purposes
Resolution 04-370Approve Winnebago County Hazards Mitigation Plan / 2004-2008
Resolution 04-371Rescind Assessment / Sanitary Sewer & Water Main / Fountain
Avenue
Resolution 04-372Approve Initial Resolution / Sanitary Sewer & Water Main / Fountain
Avenue
Resolution 04-373Approve Final Resolution / Sanitary Sewer & Water Main / Wyoming
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Street / 1051 W. 7 Avenue
Mayor Harris questioned how the assessment records would indicate if they were
deferred.
Council Member Esslinger expressed his concerns regarding the interest being waived.
Mr. Wollangk responded.
Resolution 04-374Authorize Submittal of Application for 2005 WI-DNR Recycling
Efficiency Incentive Grant
Resolution 04-375Award Bid / Boiler Replacement / Safety Building (Cardinal
Construction, Fond du Lac, $165,800)
Resolution 04-376 Award Bid / Office Furniture for Engineering / Public Works (Emmons
Business Interior Resource One Office Environ)
Resolution 04-377Disallowance of Claim / Richardson
Resolution 04-378Approve Miscellaneous Licenses
MOTION:ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTION 04-373
(Castle; second, F. Tower)
CARRIED:Ayes (7) F. Tower, Mattox, Castle, B. Tower, Poeschl, Esslinger,
Harris
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Proceedings of the Common Council –October 12, 2004
Resolution 04-373Approve Final Resolution / Sanitary Sewer & Water Main / Wyoming
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Street / 1051 W. 7 Avenue
MOTION:ADOPT (Castle; second, F. Tower)
MOTION:AMEND TO DEFER ASSESSMENT FOR WYOMING STREET
IMPROVEMENT WITH INTEREST UNTIL PARCEL IS DEVELOPED
(Mattox; second, F. Tower)
CARRIED:Ayes (5) F. Tower, Mattox, Castle, B. Tower, Harris;
Noes (2) Poeschl, Esslinger
VOTE ON RESOLUTION AS AMENDED:
CARRIED:Ayes (5) F. Tower, Mattox, Castle, B. Tower, Harris
Noes (2) Poeschl, Esslinger
Action Taken on Ordinances and Resolutions
Ordinance 04-379 Approve Traffic Regulations
MOTION:ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Poeschl)
CARRIED:Ayes (7) F. Tower, Mattox, Castle, B. Tower, Poeschl, Esslinger,
Harris
Citizen Statements
Daniel Lynch, 310 S. Eagle Street, expressed his concerns with various cancers and the
need to educate the community.
John Daggett, 717 Bowen Street, stated his concern regarding an arrest made by the
Oshkosh Police Department and how it has affected his health.
Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, expressed his concerns regarding the WPS property on
Ceape Avenue and the closing of Pollack Pool. He stated his concerns with replaced
street signs in various parts of the community.
Leon Schaefer, 865 Greenfield Trail, explained that the Council does not represent the
average taxpayer of the community and stated an elected Mayor would better represent
the city.
Council Member Statements
Council Member Esslinger expressed his condolences to family and friends of Coach
Randall. He questioned if there was any activity regarding the Combination Class “B”
License granted to Fever Pitch. He stated he was not convinced closing Pollack Pool was
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the answer nor did the community need more splash pads. He urged staff to plan two
different types of water areas in the future.
Proceedings of the Common Council –October 12, 2004
Council Member F. Tower explained that Fever Pitch was in the construction phase of
their project.
Council Member Mattox explained various events happening in the community. She also
reminded citizens to slow down in the school zones.
Council Member Castle questioned if the construction season was coming to an end.
Mr. Patek responded.
Mayor Harris thanked the anonymous donor for the donation of the “Pride of Oshkosh”
lion to City Hall.
Whatever Else is Pertinent or for the Good of the City
Mr. Wollangk stated the new street signs were part of the historic district and came from
federal funding.
There was no other business before the Council.
MOTION:ADJOURN (Castle; second, Esslinger)
CARRIED:VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
PAMELA R. UBRIG
CITY CLERK
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