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: TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Rebecca Grill, City Manager
DATE: May 8, 2026
RE: Weekly Newsletter
Prep Work for Menominee Park Train Begins Next Week
Beginning mid-week of May 11, 2026, Public Works Operations crews will start construction work at
Menominee Park in the area of the tennis courts. Work will include removing a section of newly
installed concrete sidewalk and installing a new asphalt path to properly align a path for the new train
route.
While removing recently completed work is not ideal, this step is the best long-term solution to
properly align the route and support safe, reliable operation of the new train. Making the adjustments
now will help prevent larger issues later, reduce the need for future modifications, and provide a
better overall experience for riders and families visiting the park. We appreciate the public’s patience
and understanding as this work gets underway and as we continue making progress on this important
park improvement.
OPD Introduces the Dog Walker Watch Program
As part of a new crime prevention initiative, Crime Prevention/Public Affairs Officer Kate Mann will be
introducing a new program, The Dog Walker Watch program, on Monday, May 11, during the
Neighborhood Alliance meeting.
The Dog Walker Watch program encourages citizens to be an extra set of eyes and ears for law
enforcement (adding Natural Surveillance to various areas). This proactive program focuses on training
citizens to effectively observe and then report suspicious behaviors in their neighborhoods, helping to
deter and prevent criminal behavior. This initiative works to enhance the positive partnership between
law enforcement and the citizens of our community.
If you would like to learn more about this new program, please visit the National Night Out website.
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
Long Range Finance Committee
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.