HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.9.26 MinutesCity of Oshkosh Sustainability Advisory Board Minutes
April 9, 2026
SAB Present: Margy Davey, Jacob Klaameyer, Alyssa Reinke, Jaden Zurn, Brad Spanbauer, Paul Treder,
Amy Schuler
Excused: Vic Oliver, Lisa Moore
Absent:
Staff and Others: Emma Dziengeleski (Planning Staff), Staff (Oshkosh Media), Casey Canady (Engineering
Staff)
I. Call to Order
Chair Margy Davey called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and quorum was declared present.
II. Public Comment
Ms. Davey asked if there were public comments. No public comments occurred.
III. Approval of Minutes, March 2, 2026
Mr. Spanbauer motioned to approve the minutes. Mr. Klaameyer seconded the motion. The board
approved the March 2, 2026 minutes 7-0 (Spanbauer/Klaameyer).
IV. Sustainable Activities and Events
Mr. Klaameyer, Mr. Spanbauer, and Ms. Reinke shared several upcoming community events.
The Community Partner Fair will be held on April 9 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Sunnyview Expo Center
and will feature a variety of community organizations from throughout Winnebago County.
The Growing Together: Indigenous Plant Knowledge event will take place on April 13 from 4:00 to 5:30
p.m. in the basement of Swart Hall on the UW-Oshkosh campus.
On April 14, the Recycle Right event will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Oshkosh Public Library, and a
planning meeting for the Midwest Crane Count will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Oshkosh Food
Co-op Community Room.
An Arbor Day celebration will be held on April 16 beginning at 3:30 p.m. at William Waters Plaza and will
include a tree planting and a presentation by City Forester Travis Derks.
On April 18, In the Woods with Chemistry will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Oshkosh
Public Library. Free School will also be held that day from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at Sage Hall on the UW-
Oshkosh campus, with a fruit tree grafting workshop and scion wood exchange taking place from 2:00 to
5:00 p.m.
A free basic hand sewing class will be held on April 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Oshkosh Tool
Library.
The Earth Day Sustainability Fair will be held on April 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Reeve Memorial
Union.
On April 24, a kindergarten class from Shapiro STEM Academy will participate in a tree planting at
Quarry Park at 10:00 a.m., and Oshkosh North High School Communities students will host an Arbor Day
event at Akan Acres later that afternoon.
A Repair Café will be held on April 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Oshkosh Tool Library.
On April 26, Urban Ecology Oshkosh will host a BioBlitz at 9:00 a.m. at the Winnebago County Park
Pavilion. A Growing Our Gardens event will also be held that day at 2:00 p.m. at the Oshkosh Tool
Library and will focus on starting seedlings and building container gardens.
The Fox-Wolf Watershed Cleanup will be held on May 2 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Several Oshkosh
cleanup sites still need volunteers, including 24th Avenue and Fugleberg boat launches, Menominee
Park, Rainbow Park, Butte des Morts Riverwalk Trail, Riverwalk, and Red Arrow Park.
V. Forestry Plans
Ms. Dziengeleski said that the March Advisory Parks Board meeting was cancelled. As a reminder, that
meeting was when the consultant was scheduled to give a presentation on the new forestry plans. The
presentation has now been rescheduled for the May 11 meeting, and she will provide additional
information as the date approaches.
VI. Sustainability Plan
Ms. Dziengeleski reported that she recently met with paleBLUEdot and that baseline data is expected to
be provided to staff within the next week or two. She also noted that the deadline to join the
Community Input Team had passed, and a follow up email has been sent to individuals who expressed
interest in participating. She also reminded the board that the general survey will remain open until the
end of April.
Ms. Reinke asked for clarification regarding the Sustainability Advisory Board’s participation on the
team.
Ms. Dziengeleski explained that a few board members had expressed interest and submitted the survey.
She noted that participation can be rotated among board members as needed, depending on
availability. She added that the SAB members serving on the team would report back to the full board
on the topics discussed during those meetings.
VII. Summer Farmers Market
Ms. Davey asked if a potential theme had been identified for the board’s first Summer Farmers Market
date in June. She encouraged the first team to coordinate with staff on potential ideas and themes.
Ms. Reinke noted that a reminder may be needed regarding which individuals are scheduled to staff the
first date.
Ms. Dziengeleski said that she will send a reminder to those individuals.
VIII. Agenda Items for Future Meeting
Ms. Davey mentioned the Comprehensive Energy Plan.
Mr. Klaameyer shared that he would like to discuss bicycles since Bike Week is May 30 to June 6. He also
mentioned a potential Native Landscaping informational presentation.
Ms. Reinke said she would work on getting a presenter.
Mr. Spanbauer asked for continued updates on the plan projects.
IX. Next Meeting is Monday, May 4, 2026
X. Adjourn
The board voted 7-0 to adjourn (Spanbauer/Treder)
Recorded by: Emma Dziengeleski, Associate Planner