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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PCC ROCEEDINGS OF THE OMMON OUNCIL CO, W ITY OF SHKOSHISCONSIN REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Mayor Castle presided. PRESENT: Council Members Meredith Scheuermann, Burk Tower, Bryan Bain, Paul Esslinger, Frank Tower, Shirley Mattox and William Castle ALSO PRESENT: Richard Wollangk, City Manager, Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk, Warren Kraft, City Attorney and David Patek, Director of Public Works Council Member Scheuermann read the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Michaellena Ambrowiak and Noah Skubal from Smith Elementary School; and, Harlen Morris and Nikki Ried from Jefferson Elementary School. Public Hearings The Mayor ordered the following Public Hearings: 2006 City Budget Karen Thon, 2280 Patriot Lane, requested the Council amend the recycling ordinance to include condominium recyclable pick up. Robert Cornell, 548 W. Smith Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding recycling services and urged Council to amend to include condominiums. Daniel Lynch, 310 S. Eagle Street, stated his concerns regarding recyclable being taken to the landfill. Daunita Kline, 912 Leeward Court, expressed her concerns regarding a refuse service fee on the tax bill. She explained the elderly and young families would not be able to afford the extra cost. There were no other appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED. Approve Zone Change/East of 3320 Vinland Street, West of Eichstadt Road 1 Proceedings of the Common Council –November 8, 2005 Tim Rusch, 1400 Broderick Road, Omro, stated he was available to answer questions of the Council. There were no other appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED. Approve Official Map Deletion/Portions of Walnut Street, Between W. Murdock Avenue & W. Smith Avenue There were no appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED. Consent Agenda The minutes of the October 25, 2005 meeting were presented as written. The Report of the City Manager was read. The bills were presented in the amount of $5,051,341.26. The Report of the City Clerk was read. Resolution 05-333Approve Parking Agreement; Adopt Final 2006 Operating Plan – Downtown Oshkosh BID Council Member Bain questioned why the amount of money from the Business Improvement District has gone down over the years. Council Member Esslinger questioned if the Business Improvement District pays for parking on Oregon Street. Mr. Wollangk responded. Resolution 05-334Approve Initial Resolution / Sidewalks / Casey’s Meadow South Resolution 05-335Accept & Approve Waiver of Special Assessment Notices & Hearing in Connection with Improvements / Casey’s Meadow South Chet Wesenberg, 3162 Hayward Avenue, stated he was present to answer questions of the Council. Council Member Scheuermann thanked the developer for working with the neighbors. She expressed her concerns regarding a temporary road and the speed of contractors vehicles. Mr. Wesenberg and Mr. Rusch responded. 2 Proceedings of the Common Council –November 8, 2005 Resolution 05-336Approve Developer Agreement / Casey’s Meadow South Resolution 05-337Approve Final Resolution / Sidewalks / Casey’s Meadow South Resolution 05-338Approve Final Plat / Casey’s Meadow South Resolution 05-339Approve Miscellaneous Licenses MOTION:ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA (Esslinger; second, Scheuermann) CARRIED:Ayes (7) Scheuermann, B. Tower, Bain, Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Castle Action Taken on Ordinances and Resolutions Ordinance 05-340Approve Traffic Regulations MOTION:ADOPT (F. Tower; second, Esslinger) CARRIED:Ayes (7) Scheuermann, B. Tower, Bain, Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Castle Ordinance 05-341Amend Parking Meter Capping Regulations MOTION:ADOPT (F. Tower; second, Esslinger) CARRIED:Ayes (7) Scheuermann, B. Tower, Bain, Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Castle Council Member B. Tower stated the fees were nominal and requested that all fees be reviewed next year. Ordinance 05-342Approve Zone Change / East of 3320 Vinland Street, West of Eichstadt Road FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 05-343Approve Official Map Deletion / Portions of Walnut Street, Between W. Murdock Avenue & W. Smith Avenue FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES 3 Proceedings of the Common Council –November 8, 2005 Ordinance 05-344Establish Street Grades / Casey’s Meadow FIRST READING MOTION:SUSPEND RULES FOR CONSIDERATION (F. Tower; second, Esslinger) CARRIED:Ayes (7) Scheuermann, B. Tower, Bain, Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Castle MOTION:ADOPT (F. Tower; second, Esslinger) CARRIED:Ayes (7) Scheuermann, B. Tower, Bain, Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Castle Council Member Bain questioned why the rules were being waived. Mr. Wollangk responded. Ordinance 05-345Authorize Public Construction / Casey’s Meadow FIRST READING MOTION:SUSPEND RULES FOR CONSIDERATION (F. Tower; second, Esslinger) CARRIED:Ayes (7) Scheuermann, B. Tower, Bain, Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Castle MOTION:ADOPT (F. Tower; second, Esslinger) CARRIED:Ayes (7) Scheuermann, B. Tower, Bain, Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Castle Resolution 05-346Designate Leach Amphitheater Lease Proceeds into Segregated Fund; Approve Agreement MOTION:ADOPT (F. Tower; second, Bain) CARRIED:Ayes (6) Scheuermann, B. Tower, Bain, F. Tower, Mattox, Castle; Noes (1) Esslinger Council Member Esslinger questioned the administrative fee. He expressed his concerns regarding transferring funds and stated he would not support the resolution. Council Member F. Tower gave an explanation of the resolution and how it would work. Council Member Scheuermann questioned what other proceeds were held in segregated funds by the Oshkosh Community Foundation. Council Member Bain questioned if the financing was negotiable in the future. 4 Proceedings of the Common Council –November 8, 2005 Eileen Connolly-Keesler, Executive Director of the Oshkosh Community Foundation answered questions of the Council. Council Member B. Tower questioned what portion would be held for a year to cover expenses. Mr. Wollangk responded. Resolution 05-347Accept Waterfest Donation/Amphitheater; Designate Proceeds into Segregated Fund MOTION:ADOPT (F. Tower; second, Esslinger) LOST: Ayes (1) Esslinger; Noes (5) B. Tower, Bain, F. Tower, Mattox, Castle; Present (1) Scheuermann Council Member Esslinger gave an explanation of the meeting with a representative of the Waterfest, the offer and the purpose of the resolution. Mayor Castle stated he liked the public and private sector to work together for the community. He stated he would not support accepting the donation. Council Member F. Tower explained he would not support the resolution and if Waterfest wanted to make a donation they could contact the community foundation. Council Member Mattox stated the donation was to be given at Waterfest’s discretion and she would not support the resolution. Council Member Scheuermann explained she would vote present due to her employer’s involvement. Council Member B. Tower expressed his concerns how the situation was handled and stated he would not support the resolution. Council Member Bain explained this was not an appropriate action at this time and he would not support the resolution. Citizen Statements John Daggett, 753 Evans Street, gave an explanation of the Grievance Committee. Gordon Doule, 1225 Summit Avenue, expressed his various concerns and urged Council to support the police and fire department. Daniel Lynch, 310 S. Eagle Street, stated his concerns with underage smoking. 5 Proceedings of the Common Council –November 8, 2005 Doug Buettner, 1531 W. New York Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding storage fees for towed cars. He suggested removing some traffic signals from the community. Jan Beck, 1332 Menominee Drive, expressed her opposition for the proposed pier at Menominee Park. She gave various reasons why another location would work. Alex Inciong, 1119 Bowen Street, stated he would support another location for the pier. Donna Kleinhuizen, 1115 E New York Avenue, urged Council to reconsider the pier at Miller’s Bay. Council Member Statements Council Member Bain reminded citizens about Veterans Day and thanked the Veterans past th and present for their service. He reminded citizens about the forum on November 29 at 7:00 th p.m. He stated there would be training on November 15 at the First Congregational Church to stop the proposed constitutional amendment that would ban marriage in civil unions for gay and lesbian couples. th Council Member Mattox explained November 11 was Veterans Day and Evergreen Manor would be having dramatic readings of “War Letters” and Apple Blossom Books would host local veterans, Clarence “Inky” Jungwirth and Jim Webber Sr. She stated the Grand Opera House would be having Broadway on a Budget Movie Series and Screen Scene Film Series th starting November 10. She stated a schedule could be found at www.grandoperahouse.org. th She reminded citizens about the Annual Holiday Parade November 12 at 10:00 a.m. She explained the Oshkosh Symphony’s fundraiser, WINE Opus 2005 raised money to sponsor rd the Annual Children’s Symphony Concert for 3 graders to experience a live concert. She th stated November 15 the Oshkosh Stories Lecture series would be “The Impact of Masonry in Oshkosh” and reruns would be on Channel 10. She explained the University would be st offering “Lend Me a Tenor” by the Theatre Department and on November 21 the UW-O Chamber Arts Series brings the fabulous European group Salzburg Hyperion Ensemble to the Music Hall at 8:00 p.m. She discussed the possibility of having roundabouts to control traffic in the future. Council Member Esslinger requested an analysis of the concerns by condominium owners regarding recycling pickup. Mr. Kraft responded. 6 Proceedings of the Common Council –November 8, 2005 Whatever Else is Pertinent or for the Good of the City th Mr. Wollangk stated on November 14 there would be a workshop to discuss the budget and the Capital Improvement Program. He explained the second Council Meeting in December of 2006 falls when City Hall would be closed for the holidays. After some discussion Council th decided on December 27 at noon. MOTION:ADJOURN (F. Tower; second, Esslinger) CARRIED:VOICE VOTE The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m. PAMELA R. UBRIG CITY CLERK 7