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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes PCC ROCEEDINGS OF THE OMMON OUNCIL CO, W ITY OF SHKOSHISCONSIN REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday April 25, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Mayor Castle presided. PRESENT: Council Members Shirley Mattox, Meredith Scheuermann, Dennis McHugh, Bryan Bain, Paul Esslinger, Burk Tower 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 Mattox read the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Caralyn, Cullen, and Clayton Grunewald from Emmeline Cook Elementary School; and, Priscilla Fisher and Kenneth Beasley from Oaklawn Elementary School. A proclamation was presented by Mayor Castle declaring May 4, 2006 as “Day of Prayer” in the City of Oshkosh. stth A proclamation was presented by Mayor Castle declaring the week of May 1 – 7, 2006 as “Elks Youth Week” in the City of Oshkosh. A proclamation was presented by Mayor Castle declaring March 13, 2006 as “Oshkosh Letter Carriers Food Drive” in the City of Oshkosh. Public Hearings The Mayor ordered the following Public Hearings: Approve Zone Change / 2058 & 2060 Witzel Avenue & Adjacent Lot There were no appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED Approve Zone Change / Near East Neighborhood Redevelopment Area There were no appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED Amend Regulations / Solid Waste Disposal Mr. Wollangk explained the revisions to Chapter 23. 1 Proceedings of the Common Council – April 25, 2006 Frank Tower, 1369 W. South Park Avenue, encouraged Council to keep the revisions in the program. Karen Thon, 2280-A Patriot Lane, expressed her concerns regarding the proposed garbage fees. Robert Cornell, 548 W. Smith Avenue, explained he would like to see the garbage issue back in the budget and not fee based. Marilyn Anderson, 2540-G Havenwood Drive, stated the collection of garbage was a need and should be paid through taxes. She urged Council to redo Chapter 23. Don Tripp, 2336 Wisconsin Street, expressed his concerns regarding who received garbage pickup and who did not. Donald Lillibridge, 12 Chateau Terrace, expressed his concerns regarding the proposed garbage fees and changes. Jeff Robl, 114 W. Custer Avenue, questioned if downtown businesses had been considered in the proposed changes. Joan Abraham, 2360 Patriot Lane, stated she would like Council to review the procedures for garbage pickup. She stated condominium owners should get the same services as any other taxpayers. Robert Wilcox, 681 Frederick Street, explained he disagreed with the fee and that it should be included with the budget. He suggested other ways to raise revenue. There were no other appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED. Consent Agenda thth The minutes of the April 11 and 18 2006 meetings were presented as written. The Report of the City Manager was read. nd Virgil Neubauer, 126 W. 22 Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding the farmers’ market being moved. Norm Packer, 4041 State Road 91, representing the Business Improvement District, explained the reasons for wanting to move the farmers’ market. The bills were presented in the amount of $9,779,517.75. Resolution 06-143Accept Zoo Donation / Suspend Zoo Entrance Fees 2 Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, thanked the donor for their generous gift. Proceedings of the Common Council – April 25, 2006 Council Member Bain stated this was a great opportunity and thanked the family for their donation. Resolution 06-144Apply for Funds / 2007 Resolution 06-145Allowance of Claims for Excessive Assessment & Disallowance of Claim / Edward Wilcox Properties Ed Wilcox, 535 Monroe Street, gave various reasons why Council should allow his claims. Council Member McHugh questioned why the city was disallowing the claim if the procedures were followed by Mr. Wilcox. Mr. Kraft responded. Resolution 06-146Disallowance of Claim for Excessive Assessment / Brookside North Apartments LLP Resolution 06-147Disallowance of Claim for Excessive Assessment / Brookside of Oshkosh LLC Resolution 06-148Disallowance of Claim for Excessive Assessment / Country Park LLC Apartments Resolution 06-149Disallowance of Claim for Excessive Assessment / Havenwood Heights LLC Resolution 06-150Disallowance of Claim for Excessive Assessment / Havenwood Lake LLC Resolution 05-151Disallowance of Claim for Excessive Assessment / Maple Court Apartments LLC Resolution 06-152Disallowance of Claim for Excessive Assessment / Midwest Heritage Inn of Oshkosh Resolution 06-153Disallow Claim / Braun Resolution 06-154Disallow Claim / Brewer Resolution 06-155Disallow Claim / LaSures, Inc. Resolution 06-156Approve Miscellaneous Licenses MOTION:ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING WEDNESDAY’S 3 FARMERS’ MARKET REQUEST (Esslinger; second, Bain) CARRIED:Ayes (7) Mattox, Scheuermann, McHugh, Bain, Esslinger, Tower, Castle Proceedings of the Common Council – April 25, 2006 CITY MANAGER’S REPORT / REQUEST FOR WEDNESDAY’S FARMERS’ MARKET MOTION:ADOPT (Bain; second, Esslinger) LOST:Ayes (1) Esslinger; Noes (6) Mattox, Scheuermann, McHugh, Bain, Tower, Castle Council Member Scheuermann asked various questions regarding the request for the farmers’ market. She stated her support of the farmers’ market but it would be better situated in a different location. Council Member Bain explained the Business Improvement District was willing to work with the farmers’ market group. Council Member Mattox explained the Grand Opera House Square was a gathering place for the community and the farmers’ market would be better suited there. She stated she would not support the current location. Council Member Tower stated he would not support the farmer’s market in the parking lot. Council Member Esslinger stated he would not support moving the farmer’s market. Mayor Castle explained he would not support the current location. Public Agenda Discussion Resolution 06-163 Solicit Chamco Proposal / Economic Development Melanie Bloechl, 2388 Abbey Avenue, expressed her support of CHAMCO taking over the economic development for the city. Thomas Beck Jr., 1275 W. Smith Avenue, explained the need to move forward with economic development. He urged Council to support the resolution. David Borsuk, 1970 Cliffview Court, stated he would like to see a middle ground between CHAMCO and the City of Oshkosh. Doug Pearson, Executive Director of CHAMCO, explained it would be for commercial development and suggested various options. Action Taken on Ordinances and Resolutions Ordinance 06-157 Approve Fee Increases / Health Services Division 4 MOTION:ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Bain) CARRIED:Ayes (7) Mattox, Scheuermann, McHugh, Bain, Esslinger, Tower, Castle Proceedings of the Common Council – April 25, 2006 Ordinance 06-158 Approve Fee Increases / Inspection Division MOTION:ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Bain) CARRIED:Ayes (7) Mattox, Scheuermann, McHugh, Bain, Esslinger, Tower, Castle Ordinance 06-159 Approve Zone Change / 2058 & 2060 Witzel Avenue & Adjacent Vacant Lot MOTION:ADOPT (Esslinger; second, McHugh) CARRIED:Ayes (7) Mattox, Scheuermann, McHugh, Bain, Esslinger, Tower, Castle Ordinance 06-160 Approve Zone Change / Near East Neighborhood Redevelopment Area FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 06-161Amend Regulations / Solid Waste Disposal FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 06-162 Approve Traffic Regulations FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Resolution 06-163 Solicit Chamco Proposal / Economic Development MOTION:ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Scheuermann) LOST:Ayes (1) Esslinger; Noes (6) Mattox, Scheuermann, McHugh, Bain, Tower, Castle Council Member Esslinger asked Mr. Pearson various questions regarding the Oshkosh Community Development Corporation. He stated he would be in favor of a workshop in the future. Council Member Scheuermann questioned the resolution and the process for an agreement. She stated she would like to see how other communities handle their commercial development and requested Mr. Kleman be at the workshop. Council Member Tower explained this would be for commercial development and would like to see future proposals from different groups. Council Member Bain stated he would like the Council to discuss the guidelines and open the offer to other groups. 5 Mayor Castle stated he would like to have a workshop to see structure in what the city is looking for. Proceedings of the Common Council – April 25, 2006 Council Member McHugh explained he would also like to see a workshop to set some perimeters. Council Member Mattox questioned if the city had paid Oshkosh Community Development Corporation in the past. She stated she would also like to see a workshop. Mr. Wollangk responded. Citizen Statements Rick Wing, 923 Taft Avenue, gave a history of the Fourth of July parade and welcomed everyone to participate in the event. Dan Rylance, 602 E. Parkway Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding the recent recount and explained errors do happen. He stated there was no fraud and the poll-workers work a long day. Dan Lynch, 310 S. Eagle Street, expressed his concerns regarding underage smoking. th Larry Spanbauer, 842 Eckardt Court, explained there would be the 4 Annual Antique th Appraisal Show at the Senior Center Annex on April 29. Gordon Doule, 1225 Summit Avenue, stated his concerns regarding voter turnout and other issues in the community. Robert Cornell, 548 W. Smith Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding communication between taxpayers and Council. Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, stated his various concerns in the community. Patti Dehner, 30 Eveline Street, stated her matter of concern had been taken care of and she was grateful that Council Member McHugh was elected. Todd Sohr, 530 Grand Street, expressed his concerns regarding high water bills considering the city was located on a lake. He questioned what the fire protection fee was for on his water bill. He stated he would like Council to be more open with citizens. Mayor Castle responded. Council Member Statements 6 Council Member Bain gave a brief follow-up of the Town Hall Meeting regarding future garbage pick-up fees. He stated a revised Chapter 23 would be available on his website. Council Member Esslinger explained Oshkosh Community Access Television was funded through cable TV customers. He requested the City Clerk for a follow-up on the School Board Recount. Proceedings of the Common Council – April 25, 2006 Ms. Ubrig responded. th Council Member Mattox explained April 28 the city would celebrate Arbor Day with the City Forester, Bill Sturm, planting a tree in Menominee Park near the corner of Hickory Street and Menominee Drive at 9:00 a.m. She reminded citizens to contact the city if they would like trees th in their terrace. She stated the Gallery Walk would be May 6. She stated there would be a contest for the kick off of a Community Pride Project called “Our Town”, an exhibit of 50 photographs of architectural details from Downtown buildings. She stated May was Historic Preservation Month. She informed citizens about the mis-print in the paper regarding the closing of the post office. She explained it was a study that was being conducted to consider consolidating the outgoing mail function and that postal workers would not lose their jobs, although some may have to relocate in the area. Mayor Castle informed citizens that the Miles Kimball building was donated not purchased. Whatever Else is Pertinent or for the Good of the City Mr. Wollangk explained the riverfront development area for the leach amphitheater was mentioned in three publications. He stated the company doing the Riverwalk plan recently won an award for the Oshkosh Riverfront Redevelopment. He stated Dumpster Day was a successful event. MOTION:CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE STATUS PRESENT AND PERSPECTIVE FOR DELIBERATING AND NEGOTIATING LAND ACQUISITIONS AND / OR SALES IN THE NORTHWEST INDUSTRIAL PARK PURSUANT TO SECTION 19.85(1)(E) OF THE WISCONSIN STATE STATUTES (Tower; second, Esslinger) CARRIED:Ayes (7) Mattox, Scheuermann, McHugh, Bain, Esslinger, Tower, Castle MOTION:ADJOURN (Bain; second, Esslinger) CARRIED:VOICE VOTE The meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m. PAMELA R. UBRIG CITY CLERK 7