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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PCC ROCEEDINGS OF THE OMMON OUNCIL CO, W ITY OF SHKOSHISCONSIN REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Mayor Castle presided. PRESENT: Council Members Paul Esslinger, Frank Tower, Shirley Mattox, Meredith Scheuermann, Burk Tower and William Castle EXCUSED: Council Member Bryan Bain ALSO PRESENT: Richard Wollangk, City Manager, Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk, Lynn Lorenson, Assistant City Attorney and David Patek, Director of Public Works Council Member Esslinger read the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Azin Mogadam and Kristie Nichols from Oshkosh West High School; and, Anna Frassetto and Cassie Choy from South Park Middle School. stth A proclamation was presented by Mayor Castle declaring the week of October 1 – 8, 2005 as “Earth Charter Community Summit Week ” in the City of Oshkosh. Public Hearing The Mayor ordered the following Public Hearing: Final Resolution / Water Main / Wilson Avenue There were no appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED. Consent Agenda The minutes of the September 13 and 16, 2005 meeting were presented as written. The Report of the City Manager was read. Council Member Mattox questioned the location of the farmer’s market and the number of parking spaces that would be used. Mr. Wollangk responded. 1 The bills were presented in the amount of $4,031,838.29. Proceedings of the Common Council – September 27, 2005 The Report of the City Clerk was read. Resolution 05-285Award Bid / Security System / Police, City Hall & Water Filtration Plant (Suburban Electric, Appleton, $113,600.00) Hugh Carver, 1121 Merritt Avenue, asked for further explanation of the resolution. Mr. Wollangk responded. Resolution 05-286 Award Bid / Renovation of Police Department (Fluor Brothers, Oshkosh, $597,000.00) Resolution 05-287 Vacate Easements / Between W. South Park Avenue & Osborn Avenue through Vulcan Quarry Council Member Mattox questioned if this would change how Vulcan Quarry would vacate the property in the future. Mr. Patek responded. Resolution 05-288 Approve Final Resolution / Hot Mix Asphalt Mill & Overlay / Waukau Avenue Resolution 05-289 Authorize Submittal of Application for 2006 Wisconsin DNR Recycling Efficiency Incentive Grant Council Member Mattox questioned if the program was educational. Mr. Wollangk responded. Resolution 05-290 Approve Agreement / WI Department of Transportation / Main Street from New York Avenue to Murdock Avenue Resolution 05-291 Approve Agreement / WI Department of Transportation / W. New York Avenue Resolution 05-292 Approve Agreement with AT&T & Sprint / Anchorage Basin Project Council Member Mattox questioned the amount being paid to the contractors and if the work was in the right-of-way. Mr. Patek responded. Mayor Castle responded. 2 Resolution 05-293 Designate National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the Basis for Incident Management Proceedings of the Common Council – September 27, 2005 Resolution 05-294 Approve Agreement / Advanced Circulatory Systems, Inc. Resolution 05-295Disallow Claim / Florek Resolution 05-296Approve Appointments Resolution 05-297Approve Miscellaneous Licenses MOTION:ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING ITEM NO. 4 OF THE CITY MANAGERS REPORT (PARKING ON OSCEOLA STREET) (F. Tower; second, Esslinger) CARRIED:Ayes (6) Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Scheuermann, B. Tower, Castle MOTION:ADOPT ITEM NO. 4 OF THE CITY MANAGERS REPORT (PARKING ON OSCEOLA STREET) (F. Tower, second, Esslinger) CARRIED:Ayes (5) Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Scheuermann, Castle; Present (1) B. Tower Council Member B. Tower explained he would vote present due to his employers involvement. Public Agenda Discussion Ordinance 05-299Increase Permit / License Fees – Chapter 25 Streets & Sidewalks Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, questioned the permits fee increase. Resolution 05-284Accept Donations & Approve Agreement with Oshkosh Foundation / CR Meyer for Water Park at Pollock Pool Site Bob Poeschl, 912 Bay Shore Drive, expressed his concerns regarding competitive bidding and waiving bids. Hugh Carver, 1121 Merritt Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding the future of the water park. He gave various examples of community projects that cost taxpayers money. Bill Wyman, 1373 Waugoo Avenue, stated he was glad to see CR Meyer was chosen to build the water facility. He explained the project was a quality of life issue and positive for the community. Council Member Esslinger questioned if the individuals that made donations were aware that CR Meyer would be working on the project. 3 th Brian Poeschl, 532 W. 18 Avenue, stated he supported the water park and it was a great addition to the community. Gordon Doule, 1225 Summit Avenue, stated he supported the water park facility. Proceedings of the Common Council – September 27, 2005 Action Taken on Ordinances and Resolutions Ordinance 05-298Approve Voluntary Attachment / Neubauer MOTION:ADOPT (F. Tower; second, Esslinger) CARRIED:Ayes (6) Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Scheuermann, B. Tower, Castle Ordinance 05-299Increase Permit / License Fees – Chapter 25 Streets & Sidewalks FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Reconsidered Resolutions Resolution 05-274BGrant Conditional Use Permits; Approve final Planned Developments: (b) 736 Algoma Boulevard MOTION: RECONSIDER (Esslinger; second, Scheuermann) CARRIED: Ayes (5) Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Scheuermann, Castle; Present (1) B. Tower MOTION: ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Scheuermann) CARRIED: Ayes (5) Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Scheuermann, Castle; Present (1) B. Tower Council Member B. Tower explained he would vote present due to his employer being involved. Council Member Mattox stated she was pleased with the aesthetics of the antenna. Council Member Esslinger thanked Mr. Burich, Director of Planning for his work on the project. Resolution 05-284Accept Donations & Approve Agreement with Oshkosh Foundation / CR Meyer for Water Park at Pollock Pool Site MOTION: RECONSIDER (Esslinger; second, Scheuermann) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Scheuermann, B. Tower, Castle MOTION: ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Scheuermann) 4 CARRIED: Ayes (6) Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Scheuermann, B. Tower, Castle Council Member Esslinger stated the donations were to be used towards a water park facility. He explained there was no way to predict the cost and expenditures of the facility. Proceedings of the Common Council – September 27, 2005 Council Member B. Tower expressed his appreciation for the donations. He stated there would be financial stress for the project but it would be worth it. Mayor Castle stated he supported the project. Pending Reconsidered Resolutions / Ordinances Resolution 05-244Approve Initial Resolution / Utilities & Sidewalk / Edgewood Village Subdivision Resolution 05-245Accept & Approve Waiver of Special Assessment Notices & Hearing in Connection with Improvements / Edgewood Village Subdivision Resolution 05-246Approve Developer Agreement / Edgewood Village Subdivision Resolution 05-247Approve Final Resolution / Utilities & Sidewalk / Edgewood Village Subdivision Resolution 05-248Approve Final Plat / Edgewood Village Ordinance 05-254Establish Street Grades / Edgewood Village Subdivision Ordinance 05-255Authorize Public Construction / Edgewood Village Subdivision MOTION:ADOPT RESOLUTIONS 05-244, 05-245, 05-246, 05-247, 05-248; AND, ORDINANCES 05-254 AND 05-255 (B. Tower, second, F. Tower) MOTION:AMEND TO ACCEPT REVISED COPIES OF RESOLUTIONS 05-244, 05-245, 05-246, 05-247, 05-248; AND, ORDINANCES 05-254 AND 05-255 (B. Tower; second, F. Tower) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Scheuermann, B. Tower, Castle VOTE ON RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES AS AMENDED: CARRIED: Ayes (6) Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Scheuermann, B. Tower, Castle Citizen Statements 5 John Daggett, 717 Bowen Street, expressed his concerns regarding organized crime and lead abatement. Chris Becich, 1296 Wheatfield Way, thanked Council and staff for their assistance in resolving a claim. Terry Wohler, 1357 Ceape Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding the fishing pier and the delay in the project. Proceedings of the Common Council – September 27, 2005 th Brian Poeschl, 532 W. 18 Avenue, stated his concerns regarding safety on the fishing pier. He suggested the City communicate with retailers regarding ordinances that pertain to new products. He expressed his concerns regarding the music level on ice cream trucks. Scott Engel, 69 Lake Street, explained why the fishing pier location was appropriate. Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, expressed his concerns regarding the Cub Foods parking lot being taken off the tax roll. He stated his concerns regarding gas prices in the community and surrounding areas. Andy Kriz, 1045 Cozy Lane, expressed his concerns regarding the time wasted in building the fishing pier. Martin Wesenberg, 82 Lake Street, explained the pier was donated by the Otter Street Fishing Club with no cost to the city. Daniel Lynch, 310 S. Eagle Street, stated his concerns regarding smoking and enforcing the smoking ban. Gordon Doule, 1225 Summit Avenue, stated his concerns regarding various wars. Ed Baumgarten, 1018 Arthur Avenue, questioned the proposed adult day care at the Senior Center. Bob Poeschl, 912 Bay Shore Drive, expressed his concerns regarding bike safety. He stated he would like to see an alternative form of transportation in the city. Council Member Esslinger informed Mr. Poeschl the Traffic Review Board would be having th a meeting on October 11 at 4:00 p.m. Council Member Statements th Council Member Mattox stated the 5 Annual UW-O Charter Community Summit was stthst October 1 – 8. She explained the Gallery Walk was October 1 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and retail shops would be open during that time. She stated the second season of a st great musical series would start the 1 Tuesday at the historic William Waters First 6 Congregational Church. She explained the Friends of the Coles Bashford House would continue to collect donations to save the historic home. She explained the Oshkosh th Symphony Orchestra was celebrating their 65 anniversary with a Swing Gala fundraiser st on October 1. She reminded citizens about the “Take Back the Night” walk on th September 28. She explained the responses to the questions asked at the “Fifth Tuesday Forum” were available at www.bryanbain.com or at City Hall. Council Member asked various questions regarding the guidelines on notifying neighbors for changes in the parks. She stated she would like to see what other communities do in similar situations. Proceedings of the Common Council – September 27, 2005 Mr. Stephany, Parks Director responded. Council Member Esslinger stated he would like communication between neighbors and the Park Board when adding park equipment. He suggested a dollar amount be the guideline for notification. Mayor Castle asked Mr. Wollangk for a memo on the new adult day care center at the Senior Center. Mr. Wollangk responded. Whatever Else is Pertinent or for the Good of the City th Mr. Wollangk explained there would be a workshop on October 11 with Senator Roessler and State Representative Gregg Underheim. MOTION:ADJOURN (Esslinger; second, F. Tower) CARRIED: VOICE VOTE The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m. PAMELA R. UBRIG CITY CLERK 7