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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Rebecca Grill, City Manager
DATE: April 10, 2026
RE: Weekly Newsletter
1. CONSTRUCTION BEGINS FOR THE FERNAU AVENUE AND CLAIRVILLE ROAD
PROJECTS: The City of Oshkosh is starting construction on the Fernau Avenue extension
and Clairville Road sanitary sewer and water main extension projects.
These construction projects include:
• Work that you can see when we are done:
o New curb and gutter and concrete paving (Fernau) and asphalt paving
(Clairville)
o New sidewalk (Fernau)
o Concrete (Fernau) and asphalt (Clairville) approaches for properties impacted
by construction
• Work that is underground:
o New storm sewer laterals within the street right-of-way (Fernau)
o Installing new sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewers throughout the
project limits
o New sanitary sewer and water laterals within the street right-of-way
Construction Start Dates:
• Fernau Avenue (Vinland Street to Jackson Street) – the week of April 6th
• Clairville Road (West 9th Avenue to approximately 2,900’ south of West 9th Avenue)
– the week of April 6th
To get project updates by e-mail:
1. Send a blank e-mail to:
• Fernau Avenue – Contract2405-subscribe-request@listserver.oshkoshwi.gov
• Clairville Road – Contract2607-subscribe-request@listserver.oshkoshwi.gov
2. You’ll get a reply confirming your request, click the link within that reply within 48
hours to finish signing up.
To unsubscribe, send a blank e-mail to:
• Fernau Avenue – Contract2405-unsubscribe-request@listserver.oshkoshwi.gov
• Clairville Road – Contract2607-unsubscribe-request@listserver.oshkoshwi.gov
Updates will stop when the projects are complete.
2. 2026 GREAT NEIGHBORHOODS PROGRAM UPDATE: The 2026 Great Neighborhoods
Program (GNP) application cycle will open soon to active recognized neighborhood
associations in the city. The Great Neighborhoods Program is designed to enhance the
image, increase the marketability, and improve physical conditions of Oshkosh
neighborhoods. The program provides active recognized neighborhood associations the
ability to collaborate with City staff to initiate, plan, and implement projects and activities
that enhance the quality of life through strategic improvements to the public right-of-way
or property. The Great Neighborhoods Program is funded by the City’s Capital
Improvement Program and is intended to strengthen neighborhoods in Oshkosh by
unifying all those working toward improving and revitalizing Oshkosh neighborhoods.
Examples of projects from 2025 applications include the following:
1. Midtown Bus Shelter on E Custer Avenue
2. Sawyer Street Median Improvements / Landscaping
3. Quarry Park Improvements and year two of a Marigold Terrace along Knapp Street
by Quarry Park
The reason why this program is so successful is because the projects are resident and
neighborhood initiated, meaning that the ideas come directly from recognized
neighborhood associations that are active in the City. Neighborhood associations interested
in applying for funding shall hold a meeting that welcomes all neighbors to attend and
discuss potential project ideas. Those present will vote on project ideas for the Great
Neighborhoods Program. After the group comes to a consensus, they work with City staff
to submit a project application.
Program Timeline
4. April 13, 2026 - City Staff Presentation at Oshkosh Healthy Neighborhoods Alliance
Meeting
5. April 13, 2026 - GNP application is open
6. April - July 2026 - Neighborhood Associations meet with City staff to go over their
project ideas
7. July 17, 2026 - GNP applications are due
8. July 20 - September 2026 - City Staff review GNP applications to ensure all
necessary information is submitted
9. September - October 2026 - GNP Review Team scores the applications
(two or three neighborhood representatives needed)
10. Fall 2026 - GNP projects on Common Council agenda for consideration of approval
For more information, contact Brandon Nielsen at bnielsen@oshkoshwi.gov or (920)236-
5061.
3. GET INVOLVED IN A BOARD OR COMMISSION: If you are interested in serving
your community, consider becoming a member of one of the City’s citizen advisory boards,
commissions, or committees. There are current openings on the following boards and
commissions:
BID Board
Board of Review
Board of Zoning Appeals
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Landmarks Commission
Museum, Arts and Culture Board
Plan Commission
To learn more about the boards and commissions, or to complete an application to serve,
visit our boards and commissions webpage. If you have questions about current openings,
the process of appointment, or need more information about a particular board, please
contact the City Manager’s Executive Assistant, Kami Zuercher, by email
(kzuercher@oshkoshwi.gov) or call (920) 236-5002.