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ROCEEDINGS OF THE OMMON OUNCIL
C O, W
ITY OF SHKOSH ISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers,
City Hall.
Mayor Castle presided.
PRESENT: Council Members Dennis McHugh, Bryan Bain, Paul Esslinger, Burk Tower,
Shirley Mattox, Meredith Scheuermann 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 McHugh read the Invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member McHugh.
A proclamation was presented by Mayor Castle declaring June 11, 2006 as “Race for
Unity Day” in the City of Oshkosh.
Awards were presented on behalf of the Committee on Aging.
Public Hearing
The Mayor ordered the following Public Hearing:
Zone Change / 449 Marion Road & Adjacent Lots
There were no appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED.
Consent Agenda
The minutes of the May 9, 2006 meeting were presented as written.
The Report of the City Manager was read.
The bills were presented in the amount of $4,187,022.35.
The Report of the City Clerk was read.
Resolution 06-178Dedicate Street Right-of-Way / Marion Road Extended at Jackson Street
Resolution 06-179Set Public Hearing Date / Vacate Portion of Marion Road at Jackson
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Resolution 06-180Grant Conditional Use Permits:
(A) 3700 Jackson Street
(B) 2450 South Washburn Street & Adjacent Lots
(C) Northwest Corner Witzel Avenue & North Sawyer Street
(D) 711 Bay Shore Drive
Council Member Bain questioned the median on Washburn Street and the storm water
compliance for 2450 South Washburn Street.
Council Member Tower questioned if staff was in agreement for the addition of propane gas
dispensers at the 3700 Jackson Street location.
Darryn Burich, Director of Planning Service’s responded.
Resolution 06-181Approve Agreement / Wisconsin Public Service / Extend Utilities /
Southwest Industrial Park
Resolution 06-182Approve Amended Agreement / Wisconsin Department of Transportation
/ Ohio Street
Council Member McHugh questioned the closing of the bridge during construction.
Mr. Wollangk responded.
Resolution 06-183Disallow Claim / State Farm Insurance / Facundo
Resolution 06-184Disallow Claim / Pollnow
Resolution 06-185Disallow Claim / Presser
Resolution 06-186Disallow Claim / Savov
Resolution 06-187Approve Appointments
Resolution 06-188Approve Miscellaneous Licenses
MOTION:ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION:DIVIDE RESOLUTION 06-188 INTO:
RESOLUTION 06-188A – ALL LICENSES EXCEPT FOX RIVER
PIZZA & BUFFET, GRANARY RESTAURANT AND PIONEER INN;
AND, RESOLUTION 06-188B – FOX RIVER PIZZA & BUFFET,
GRANARY RESTAURANT AND PIONEER INN (Esslinger; second,
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McHugh)
CARRIED:Ayes (7) McHugh, Bain, Esslinger, Tower, Mattox, Scheuermann,
Castle
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VOTE ON CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTION 06-188B:
CARRIED:Ayes (7) McHugh, Bain, Esslinger, Tower, Mattox, Scheuermann,
Castle
Resolution 06-188BApprove Combination “Class B” Licenses (Fox River Pizza & Buffet,
Granary Restaurant and the Pioneer Inn)
MOTION:ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Bain)
MOTION:LAYOVER UNTIL JUNE 13, 2006 COUNCIL MEETING AND INVITE
REPRESENTATIVES FROM EACH ESTABLISHMENT TO MEETING
CARRIED:Ayes (7) McHugh, Bain, Esslinger, Tower, Mattox, Scheuermann,
Castle
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Council Member Esslinger requested that representatives attend the June 13 Council
meeting to discuss the status of their licenses.
Council Member Scheuermann stated she would also like to see a representative from
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Screwballs 2 at the June 13 Council meeting.
Public Agenda Discussion
Ordinance 06-189Approve Landmark Designation / 226 High Avenue
Marilyn Smith, 226 High Avenue, thanked the Landmarks Committee and staff for their
decision to make her house a landmark.
Action Taken on Ordinances and Resolutions
Ordinance 06-189Approve Landmark Designation / 226 High Avenue
MOTION:ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Bain)
CARRIED:Ayes (7) McHugh, Bain, Esslinger, Tower, Mattox, Scheuermann,
Castle
Council Member Mattox gave a brief history of the property and thanked the current owner
for coming forward to have her home as a landmark.
Council Member Bain thanked Council Member Mattox for her passion for the project.
Ordinance 06-190Approve Zone Change / 449 Marion Road & Adjacent Lots
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FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
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Citizen Statements
Kevin McGee, 1244 Wisconsin Street, explained he was a volunteer for the Winnebago
County Literacy Council that had tutor sessions at the library. He expressed his concerns
regarding the time limit for parking in their lot.
Mr. Wollangk responded.
Council Member Mattox stated other volunteer groups at other sites had a card to place in
their vehicle window to indicate they were volunteering.
Council Member Bain stated he would be in favor of increasing the time limit at the library
parking lot.
Ruth McGinley, 1516 Menominee Drive, gave a brief history for the proposed pier for
Menominee Park. She thanked the Otter Street Fishing Club for their various donations
over the years.
Council Member Esslinger questioned if the individuals on the petition were in favor of
moving the pier south. He encouraged neighbors and the Otter Street Fishing Club to
resolve the pier issue on their own.
Janet Moldenhauer, 1845 Wisconsin Street, expressed her concerns regarding light
pollution and the need for more green space in the city.
Michael Burayidi, 1865 Woodstock Street, gave an explanation of his park study on the
effects of the neighborhood regarding the proposed pier.
With Council consent Mr. Burayidi was granted an additional five minutes to speak.
Mark Radl, 14 Bowen Street, urged Council to review the park study by Mr. Burayidi and
look at the project closely. He gave a history of the Bowen Street fishing dock and the
various problems associated with it.
Council Member Tower questioned if moving the pier to a different location would make
the problems go away.
Scott Engel, 69 Lake Street, stated the proposed location was a great spot for the pier and
explained there were all types of fish in the lake.
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Catherine Rill, 1505 Nevada Avenue, explained the pier was a great gift from the Otter
Street Fishing Club, but the location needed to be reconsidered. She expressed her
concerns regarding bathroom facilities.
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Council Member McHugh explained the majority of the parks have no restrooms.
Chuck Williams, 1416 Menominee Drive, explained he was not opposed to the donation
just the location.
Gordon Doule, 1225 Summit Avenue, expressed his various concerns. He congratulated
Oshkosh Channel Access Television for their hard work.
Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, expressed his concerns with city spending.
Terry Wohler, 1357 Ceape Avenue, representing the Otter Street Fisheree presented a
petition supporting the pier to Council.
Ray Klaske, 1618 Menominee Drive, stated he was in favor of the pier.
Jan Beck, 1332 Menominee Drive, urged Council to review the park study. She explained
she would like to see the area preserved.
Tony Palmeri, 212 E. Parkway Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding new touch-screen
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voting machines. He encouraged Council and citizens to attend a demonstration on June 14
at the county.
Peter Worland, 1430 Menominee Drive, explained he was in favor for the reconsideration
of the pier.
Gretchen Flood, 1430 Menominee Drive, thanked Mr. Burayidi for his report.
Council Member Statements
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Council Member Bain explained the “Fifth Tuesday Forum” would be May 30 at 5:30 p.m.
at the Park Plaza.
Council Member Esslinger explained the Oshkosh Area Economic Development Corporation
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would like a workshop after the June 13Council meeting. He expressed his concerns
regarding the noise and odor of the drop off site on Witzel Street.
Mr. Patek responded.
Council Member McHugh stated the brush drop off-site was in a residential area. He
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reminded citizens to contact him regarding their concerns for overnight parking. He
questioned if the garbage pickup fees could be deducted on income tax returns. He
questioned the process for installing a fence around the detention pond on Murdock Street.
He questioned if commercial lawn care companies could pay a fee to drop off at the drop-off
site.
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Mr. Kraft responded.
Mr. Wollangk responded.
Council Member Tower stated he would like to see a financial workshop prior to the
budget.
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Council Member Mattox explained Live at Lunch began May 31 and continued throughout
the summer. She stated her answering machine was out of order and would be fixed soon.
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She reminded citizens that Waterfest starts May 25. She explained the Gallery Walk would
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be June 3. She stated June 11 was the 49 Annual Art Fair in South Park from 10 p.m. to
4:00 p.m. She informed citizens about the Pride of Place a committee of citizens that had
taken on projects with grant and private funding planted flowers on terraces on Jackson
Street with the help of students from North and West High Schools. She reminded citizens
to be careful driving no matter what neighborhood they were in.
Council Member Scheuermann asked the City Attorney for clarification regarding
rescinding the pier if Council would reconsider.
Whatever Else is Pertinent or for the Good of the City
Mr. Wollangk stated the Planning Department had put out a Development Planning
handbook, which was available on the city website. He explained the Pollock Community
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Water Park would be open Saturday June 10. He reminded citizens about free bus rides
to individuals under the age of 18 going to the Oshkosh Public Library. He explained the city
had received three grants from the Environmental Protection Agency.
MOTION:ADJOURN (Esslinger; second, Scheuermann)
CARRIED:VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
PAMELA R. UBRIG
CITY CLERK
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