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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PCC ROCEEDINGS OF THE OMMON OUNCIL CO, W ITY OF SHKOSHISCONSIN REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Mayor Castle presided. PRESENT: Council Members Bryan Bain, Frank Tower, Shirley Mattox, Meredith Scheuermann, Burk Tower, William Castle EXCUSED: Council Member Paul Esslinger ALSO PRESENT: Richard Wollangk, City Manager, Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk, Warren Kraft, City Attorney and David Patek, Director of Public Works Council Member Bain read the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Bain. Mayor Castle announced that State Representative Gregg Underheim was not available for the workshop after the Council meeting, therefore, the workshop was canceled. Consent Agenda The minutes of the May 24, 2005 meeting were presented as written. The Report of the City Manager was read. The bills were presented in the amount of $8,450,448.13. The Report of the City Clerk was read. Resolution 05-169Approve Change Order No. 1 / Seniors Center Annex Roof (Nieman Central Wisconsin Roofing, Decrease, $6,142.27) Resolution 05-170Approve Change Order No. 1 / Riverside Park Phase I (C.R. Meyer & Sons, Increase, $59,444.00) Resolution 05-171Approve Change Order No. 1 / Riverside Park Restrooms (C.R. Meyer, Decrease, $87,446.00) Resolution 05-172Accept Donation / Millers Bay Fishing Deck / Otter Street Fishing 1 Club Proceedings of the Common Council – June 14, 2005 Chuck Williams, 1416 Menominee Drive, expressed his concerns regarding the location of the proposed pier and the increased traffic in the area. Terry Wohler, 1357 Ceape Avenue, stated the Otter Street Fishing Club had donated the dock to the city at no cost. He explained the city had supported the club in the past and continues to and the club wanted to give back to the city. Council Member Scheuermann questioned if the Parks board had accepted the gift for that location. She stated she was in favor of the donation but expressed her concerns regarding the location. She also questioned the availability of restrooms and lighting. Council Member B. Tower questioned the location for the proposed pier and how it fit into future park plans. He questioned if there would be an area for boats to dock. Council Member Mattox expressed her concerns with the dock and the yearly ice shove. She questioned if there had been any public discussion prior to the decision to locate the fishing dock. Mr. Stephany, Parks Director responded. Resolution 05-173Vacate Easements / Various Locations Resolution 05-174Dedicate Street Right-of-Ways: (a) Jackson Street – West Side (b) Pearl Avenue – South Side Resolution 05-175Grant Conditional Use Permit / Shoreland Fill – 425 South Washburn Street Richard Naslund, 729 N. Washburn Street, stated he was opposed to the conditional use permit and would like to see a natural retention basin. Vern Kienast, 765 N. Washburn Street, explained the water problems and suggested Sawyer Creek be opened up so the water could reach the river. Art Pommerening, 237 N. Washburn Street, explained the work would not be done in the flood plain and he answered questions of the Council. Council Member Mattox questioned if the request was being made so more buildings could be built in the area. She questioned how it would affect Sawyer Creek. Council Member B. Tower questioned if all the parties were aware of what was being proposed. He also questioned if the run off area would be less than what occurs there now. 2 Steve Gries, 307 S. Commercial Street, Neenah, project Architect for the Bergstrom property, gave an explanation of the project and where the retention ponds would be located. He answered questions of the Council. Proceedings of the Common Council – June 14, 2005 Mayor Castle questioned the 300 feet setback. Council Member Bain questioned how far within the 300 feet is the project. Council Member F.Tower asked for further explanation of the setback. Jackson Kinney, Director of Community Development, responded. Mr. Patek responded. Resolution 05-176Accept Land / 362 Michigan Street Council Member Bain questioned if the city would be protected if the land did not sell. He questioned what the city’s responsibility would be. Council Member Mattox questioned if the created island would remain and serve a purpose. She explained the Department of Natural Resources had been involved and the property was ready to proceed. Mr. Kinney responded. Mr. Kraft responded. Resolution 05-177Revise Developer Agreement Terms / Parcel G, Marion Road / Pearl Avenue Redevelopment Area Resolution 05-178Approve & Submit Compliance Maintenance Annual Report / Wastewater Treatment Plant Resolution 05-179Award Bid / Public Works Contract No. 05-02 / Administration Building / HVAC Upgrade (Reeke-Marold CO., Green Bay, $88,148.00) Resolution 05-180Approve Initial Resolution – Cold Mix Asphalt / Various Streets Stephen Hunt, 508 Hobbs Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding the 2004 cold mix asphalt. Joyce Guerrero, 512 Hobbs Avenue, explained she was not happy with the improvements to her street in 2004. She questioned the billing process. Ms. Ubrig responded. 3 Charles Promer, 500 Hobbs Avenue, stated he was not pleased with the cold mix asphalt program from 2004. Council Member Bain questioned how the city determines when a street would be improved with cold mix asphalt verses concrete paving. Proceedings of the Common Council – June 14, 2005 Council Member F. Tower questioned if the city would pay for the repairs during the five- year period of the cold mix asphalt. Council Member Mattox asked various questions regarding the cold mix asphalt Mr. Patek responded. Mr. Wollangk responded. Resolution 05-181Approve Agreement / Wisconsin Department of Commerce for Tank Inspection / Fire Department Resolution 05-182Approve Agreement for Transportation Services / Cerebral Palsy of Mideast Wisconsin, Inc. Resolution 05-183Authorize Police Department Grant / Bicycle Safety Resolution 05-184Authorize Borrowing / State Trust Fund Resolution 05-185Disallow Claim / Goodacre Resolution 05-186 Approve Appointments Resolution 05-187Approve Miscellaneous Licenses MOTION:ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTION 05-172 (F. Tower; second, Bain) CARRIED:Ayes (6) Bain, F. Tower, Mattox, Scheuermann, B. Tower, Castle Resolution 05-172Accept Donation / Millers Bay Fishing Deck / Otter Street Fishing Club MOTION:ADOPT (Bain; second, F. Tower) MOTION:LAYOVER UNTIL THE PARKS ADVISORY BOARD REVIEWS (Scheuermann; second, Mattox) LOST:Ayes (3) Mattox, Scheuermann, B. Tower; Noes (3) Bain, F. Tower, Castle 4 VOTE ON RESOLUTION: CARRIED:Ayes (5) Bain, F. Tower, Mattox, B. Tower, Castle; Noes (1) Scheuermann Council Member B. Tower stated he would like to have the issue returned to the Parks Advisory Board for further review and brought back to Council. He stated the location was not the problem but that he would like the board to look at it again and consider future park growth. He explained that since the layover did not pass he would support the original resolution. Proceedings of the Common Council – June 14, 2005 Council Member F. Tower questioned what the process would be if it was laid over and referred back to the board for review. He questioned the timing of the project if it was laid over. He explained he would not support the layover. Mr. Stephany responded. Mr. Woller responded. Mayor Castle explained he would not support the layover. He stated the project was a positive addition to the park. Council Member Bain explained he was a member of the board and there was no opposition at the Parks Board meeting regarding the location of the fishing dock. He stated he would not support the layover. Council Member Mattox stated she would like more discussion on the project and would support the layover. Council Member Scheuermann explained it was difficult to support with little discussion on the location. She stated the gift should be handled the same as when making a decision when using taxpayers money. Public Agenda Discussion Ordinance 05-190 Repeal Oshkosh Human Relations Council Luann Bird, Chair of the Human Relations Council, thanked the Council for their years of support. She explained the Human Relations Council would be taking a new direction and urged the Council to approve the ordinance. Action Taken on Ordinances and Resolutions Ordinance 05-188 Approve Traffic Regulations MOTION:ADOPT (F. Tower; second, Bain) CARRIED:Ayes (6) Bain, F. Tower, Mattox, Scheuermann, B. Tower, Castle 5 Ordinance 05-189 Amend Ordinance to Allow Boat Launch Rangers to Issue Citations MOTION: ADOPT (F. Tower; second, Bain) CARRIED:Ayes (6) Bain, F. Tower, Mattox, Scheuermann, B. Tower, Castle Ordinance 05-190 Repeal Oshkosh Human Relations Council FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Proceedings of the Common Council – June 14, 2005 Ordinance 05-191 Approve Addition to Parks / Leach Amphitheater FIRST READING MOTION: SUSPEND RULES FOR CONSIDERATION (F. Tower; second, Bain) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Bain, F. Tower, Mattox, Scheuermann, B. Tower, Castle MOTION: ADOPT (F. Tower; second, Bain) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Bain, F. Tower, Mattox, Scheuermann, B. Tower, Castle Mayor Castle explained that with the approval of the ordinance Leach Amphitheater would be under city jurisdiction to enforce activities. Resolution 05-192Accept Revised Fare Structure MOTION:ADOPT (F. Tower; second, Bain) MOTION:AMEND TO REMOVE W-2 INCREASE FROM FARE STRUCTURE (Bain; second, F. Tower) CARRIED:Ayes (6) Bain, F. Tower, Mattox, Scheuermann, B. Tower, Castle VOTE ON RESOLUTION AS AMENDED: CARRIED:Ayes (6) Bain, F. Tower, Mattox, Scheuermann, B. Tower, Castle Council Member Bain explained he had requested the layover from the previous meeting and since had received a memo from the Transportation Department regarding the financial impact of the increases. Citizen Statements Margy Davey, 885 Portside Court, asked the Council for complete enforcement of the smoking ordinance. She stated she would like the proper procedures for reporting infractions of the smoking ordinance communicated to the citizens of Oshkosh. 6 Kathleen Propp, 1936 Hazel Street, stated she would like to see a reasonable enforcement process for the smoking ordinance. She reminded the Council the enforcement needs to be taken seriously. Gary Yakes, 949 Windward Court, expressed his concerns regarding enforcement of the smoking ordinance. Gordon Doule, 1225 Summit Avenue, stated his various concerns in the community. Council Member Statements st Council Member Bain reviewed notes of the “Fifth Tuesday Forum” held on May 31. He th stated the next forum would be Tuesday, August 30. Proceedings of the Common Council – June 14, 2005 Council Member Mattox stated the Pirate Exhibit at the Museum would open Saturday, th June 18 with an open house from 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. She explained the museum would have walking tours at Riverside Cemetery and that the cemetery was placed on the State and National Historic Register. She stated the Grand Opera House was continuing its historic talks about Oshkosh and it was free to the public. She reminded citizens about Live at Lunch held at Opera House Square every Wednesday. She informed the community that the swimming area at County Park was open. She thanked Council Member Bain for his town hall meetings. Council Member Scheuermann thanked Council Member Bain for his forum and the amount of information that was discussed. She asked Mr. Wollangk for an update on the Five Rivers project. She questioned if a timer or clock could be purchased for the citizens to look at during their discussions to be aware of the five-minute limit. Mayor Castle stated the present way was working with the Mayor keeping track of the time and if more time was needed he would grant it. He stated he would like a memo regarding the smoking enforcement and plans to discuss it during Council Member Statements at th the June 28 meeting. Council Member B.Tower stated a clock was not a necessity but would support one at the podium for the citizens to view to remain in their five-minute time frame. Council Member Bain stated he would support a clock. Mr. Wollangk responded. After some discussion, it was agreed that a digital clock would be purchased for the podium for citizens to be aware of the five-minute limit. Whatever Else is Pertinent or for the Good of the City Mr. Wollangk questioned Council about future workshops. After a discussion it was 7 th agreed that there would have a workshop after the July 12 meeting to have a th presentation by the aviation committee and a workshop after the July 26 meeting to discuss a facility charge at the Leach Amphitheater. MOTION:ADJOURN (Bain; second, F. Tower) CARRIED:VOICE VOTE The meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m. PAMELA R. UBRIG CITY CLERK 8