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ITY OF SHKOSHISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, City Hall.
Mayor Castle presided.
PRESENT: Council Members Bryan Bain, Paul Esslinger, Shirley Mattox, Meredith
Scheuermann, Burk Tower and William Castle
EXCUSED: Council Member Frank Tower
ALSO PRESENT: Richard Wollangk, City Manager, Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk, Warren
Kraft, City Attorney and David Patek, Director of Public Works
Council Member Mattox read the Invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Sydney Stang and John Kitz from St. Francis Cabrini
Elementary School; and, Brittany Washtock and Anne Van Laarhover from Lourdes High
School.
Consent Agenda
The minutes of the November 22, 2005 meeting were presented as written.
The Report of the City Manager was read.
Council Member B. Tower asked for further explanation of the Redevelopment Authority
Report.
Mr. Wollangk responded.
The bills were presented in the amount of $3,552,736.86.
The Report of the City Clerk was read.
Ron Hardy, 1437 N. Main Street, explained the need for the referendum question and
other communities would have it on their April ballots.
Jenni Ryan, 320 Rosalia Street, gave a brief history of the petition filed and urged Council
to let elected officials hear the voice of voters.
Tony Palmeri, 212 W. Parkway Avenue, urged Council to place the referendum question
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on the April ballot.
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Gordon Doule, 1225 Summit Avenue, stated the subject for the referendum question was
not appropriate to be placed on the ballot.
Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, expressed his concerns that the government was not making
the decision regarding the troops.
Resolution 05-369Award Bid / Chemicals for Water Treatment & Wastewater Plants for
2006 (Various)
Resolution 05-370Approve Change Order No. 1 / Public Works Contract No. 05-06
(Fischer-Ulman Construction, Increase, $33,782.95)
Resolution 05-371Authorize Submittal of Brownfields Assessment / Grant Final
Proposals / EPA
Resolution 05-372Grant Easements / Algoma Boulevard, High Avenue & Pearl Avenue
Area
Resolution 05-373Authorize Land Disposition / Redevelopment Authority / Various
Locations
Resolution 05-374Approve and Execute Relocation Order; Determination of Necessity to
Acquire Property; Authorize Acquisition; Accept Easements; Dedicate
Street Right-of-Way / North Washburn Street – Robin Avenue to
Westowne Avenue
Resolution 05-375Approve Renewal of City Manager’s Contract
Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, stated he was opposed to the renewal.
Jeanette Rieckman, 1023 Oak Street, expressed various concerns regarding the renewal
contract for the City Manager.
Resolution 05-376Approve Agreement / Wisconsin Public Service Response Rewards
Billing Agreement
Resolution 05-377Approve Miscellaneous Licenses
MOTION:ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTION 05-375
(Esslinger; second, Bain)
CARRIED:Ayes (6) Mattox, Scheuermann, B. Tower, Bain, Esslinger, Castle
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Resolution 05-375Approve Renewal of City Manager’s Contract
MOTION:ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Bain)
MOTION:AMEND CONTRACT FROM THREE-YEARS TO TWO-YEARS
(Esslinger; second, Scheuermann)
LOST:Ayes (1) Esslinger;
Noes (5) Mattox, Scheuermann, B. Tower, Bain, Castle
VOTE ON ORIGINAL RESOLUTION:
CARRIED:Ayes (6) Mattox, Scheuermann, B. Tower, Bain, Esslinger, Castle
Council Member Esslinger explained a two-year contract would be more manageable than
a three-year contract.
Mayor Castle stated he would not support the amendment.
Council Member Scheuermann questioned if contracts had been three years in the past.
Mr. Wollangk responded.
Mr. Kraft responded.
Council Member B. Tower stated there was no reason to change the contract at the last
minute and would not support the amendment. He explained that the City Manager was
not the highest paid wage in the city.
Council Member Bain questioned various concerns if the resolution was delayed.
Council Member Mattox explained there was a provision in the contract if the Council
wanted to make changes in the future with the Manager’s position. She stated she would
not support the amendment.
Council Member Scheuermann explained the Manager’s position could be reviewed at
anytime. She stated she would not support the amendment.
Action Taken on Ordinances and Resolutions
Ordinance 05-378Approve Traffic Regulations
MOTION:ADOPT (Bain; second, Esslinger)
CARRIED:Ayes (6) Mattox, Scheuermann, B. Tower, Bain, Esslinger, Castle
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Ordinance 05-379Approve Parking Regulations
MOTION:ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Bain)
CARRIED:Ayes (6) Mattox, Scheuermann, B. Tower, Bain, Esslinger, Castle
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Ordinance 05-380Approve Voluntary Attachment / Pommerening Washburn Street
MOTION:ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Bain)
CARRIED:Ayes (6) Mattox, Scheuermann, B. Tower, Bain, Esslinger, Castle
Council Member Bain questioned if this was to annex the property into the city.
Council Member Scheuermann questioned the improvements and timeline for Washburn
Street.
Mr. Wollangk responded.
Mr. Patek responded.
Ordinance 05-381Change Council Meeting Date / Time in December 2006
MOTION:ADOPT (Bain; second, Esslinger)
CARRIED:Ayes (6) Mattox, Scheuermann, B. Tower, Bain, Esslinger, Castle
Council Member B. Tower questioned the date change.
Council Member Scheuermann questioned why the meeting was at noon.
Mr. Kraft responded.
Mr. Wollangk responded.
Resolution 05-382Establish 2006 Storm Water Utility Rate
MOTION:ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Bain)
CARRIED:Ayes (6) Mattox, Scheuermann, B. Tower, Bain, Esslinger, Castle
Council Member B. Tower stated the fee is to control the run-off and to complete projects
relating to the storm water run-off.
Mayor Castle explained all areas of the city need help with water run-off and flooding.
Council Member Bain asked various questions of the storm water rates.
Council Member Mattox questioned which billing cycle the fee would appear on.
Mr. Patek responded.
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Citizen Statements
Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, expressed various concerns in the community.
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Dan Lynch, 310 S. Eagle Street, stated his concerns regarding underage smoking.
Gordon Doule, 1225 Summit Avenue, expressed various concerns.
Council Member Statements
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Council Member Bain gave an update of the “5 Tuesday Forum” held on November 29. He
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explained the River Walk Open house was December 14 at the Senior Center. He reminded
citizens to remove the snow from their neighborhood fire hydrants.
Council Member Mattox explained the Public Museum had produced a DVD about the
Apostles Clock and it was available in the Museum Store. She reminded citizens that the
Exclusive Company moved to the corner of Main and Washington Street. She stated
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December 17 was the 16 annual Festival of Lessons and Carols at Trinity Episcopal
Church. She explained “A Christmas Story” would be at the Grand Opera House from
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December 16 through 18. She explained there would be an open house on December 14
from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Senior Center to view the Riverfront Walkway. She stated
the Hmong New Year Celebration would take place at the Winnebago County Sunnyview
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Expo Center on December 17 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Council Member Scheuermann explained the booked events for 2006 at the Leach
Amphitheater. She stated it was a great investment for the city and hoped it would make
Oshkosh a destination spot.
Council Member B. Tower stated he would be running for Council in 2006. He wished
everyone Happy Holidays.
Council Member Esslinger thanked the Fire Department and their volunteers for their toy
drive efforts. He explained everyone has an opinion and supports having a referendum
question on the April ballot.
Whatever Else is Pertinent or for the Good of the City
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Mr. Wollangk stated there would be a workshop after the January 10 Council meeting to
discuss the Riverwalk proposal.
MOTION:ADJOURN (Esslinger; second, Bain)
CARRIED:VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
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PAMELA R. UBRIG
CITY CLERK
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