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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers,
City Hall.
Mayor Castle presided.
PRESENT: Council Members, Meredith Scheuermann, Dennis McHugh, Bryan Bain, Paul
Esslinger, Burk 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 Council Member Scheuermann.
Mayor Castle explained to Council the memo from staff stating the concerns relating to
Ordinance 06-255 I Amend Public Nuisance Regulations. He asked for Council approval to
rearrange the agenda schedule and urged the Council to refer the ordinance back to staff for
further review.
Council Member Bain explained staff would bring back an amended Nuisance Ordinance for a
first reading followed by a second reading. He stated the request was due to the current
ordinance inadvertently repealed by the proposed ordinance and staff would like to work with
individuals and organizations that had concerns.
Mr. Wollangk responded.
Mayor Castle stated there would be meetings with individuals and organizations prior to the
ordinance returning to Council.
Resolution 06-255 Amend Public Nuisance Regulations
MOTION:
ADOPT (Bain; second, McHugh)
MOTION:
CARRIED:
REFER BACK TO STAFF (Bain; second, McHugh)
Ayes (7) Scheuermann, McHugh, Bain, Esslinger, Tower, Mattox,
Castle
Public Hearing
The Mayor ordered the following Public Hearing:
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Industrial Development Revenue Bond 1 Muza Metal Products Corp.
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Doug Pearson, Executive Director of CHAMCO, urged Council to continue their support for the
partnership that would keep Muza Metal Products expanding in the community. He explained
the importance of the public to realize that the full faith and credit of the company backed the
industrial revenue bonds.
Consent Agenda
The minutes of the July 25,2006 meeting were presented as written.
The Report of the City Manager was read.
The bills were presented in the amount of $3,671 ,011.13.
The Report of the City Clerk was read.
Resolution 06-249 Dedicate Right-of-Way 1 Fountain Avenue
Resolution 06-250 Authorize Disposition of Surplus Property 1 Southeast Corner Algoma
Boulevard & W. Murdock Avenue
Council Member Tower asked for an explanation of how surplus City Property was
disposed of and how prices were established.
Mr. Wollangk responded.
Resolution 06-251 Approve Agreement 1 Diebold Election Systems & Winnebago County
Resolution 06-252 Disallow Claim 1 DeVries
Council Member Mattox questioned how it was possible that a man hole cover would be
missing.
Council Member McHugh explained.
Resolution 06-253 Approve Miscellaneous Licenses
MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING REQUEST # 31 CITY
MANAGERS REPORT - UW-OSHKOSH MOVE-IN DAY (Esslinger;
second, Scheuermann)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Scheuermann, McHugh, Bain, Esslinger, Tower, Mattox,
Castle
City Manager's Report - Request #3 1 UW-Oshkosh Move-In Day
MOTION: ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Scheuermann)
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CARRIED: Ayes (5) Scheuermann, McHugh, Esslinger, Mattox, Castle;
Present (2) Bain, Tower
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Action Taken on Ordinances and Resolutions
Ordinance 06-254 Approve Traffic Regulations
MOTION: ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Scheuermann)
MOTION: DIVIDE ORDINANCE 06-254 INTO:
ORDINANCE 06-254A - HIGH AVENUE 1 OSCEOLA STREET 1
PARKING METER REGULATIONS; ORDINANCE 06-254B-
JOSSL YN STREET 1 TAFT AVENUE (Bain; second, Scheuermann)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Scheuermann, McHugh, Bain, Esslinger, Tower, Mattox,
Castle
MOTION: ADOPT ORDINANCE 06-254A - HIGH AVENUE 1 OSCEOLA STREET
1 PARKING METER REGULATIONS (McHugh; second, Scheuermann)
CARRIED: Ayes (5) Scheuermann, McHugh, Esslinger, Mattox, Castle;
Present (2) Bain, Tower
MOTION: ADOPT ORDINANCE 06-254B - JOSSL YN STREET 1 TAFT AVENUE
(McHugh; second, Esslinger)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Scheuermann, McHugh, Bain, Esslinger, Tower, Mattox,
Castle
Ordinance 06-256 Amend Regulations Weed Cutting 1 Lawn Care
FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Citizen Statements
Gordon Doule, 1225 Summit Avenue, stated a desire for the City to recognize a constitutional
form of city government.
Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, expressed discontent with aspects of the present form of City
government. He also stated concerns with insurance requirements for cab drivers.
Mayor Castle responded.
Mike Nowland, 1414 W. 3rd Avenue, expressed discontent with an untimely letter that was
received regarding proposed street work.
Mayor Castle and Mr. Patek responded.
Ed Baumgarten, 1018 Arthur Avenue, stated his concerns regarding the recent Budget
Workshop. He questioned if City duties could be combined within various departments to help
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the City run efficiently. He also expressed concerns with taxes and fees.
Mayor Castle responded.
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Council Member Statements
Council Member Scheuermann asked various questions regarding the Leach Amphitheater.
She also questioned if cameras were installed at the Pollock Community Water Park.
Mr. Wollangk responded.
Council Member Bain announced the "Fifth Tuesday Forum" would be at the Oshkosh Senior
Center in the Willows Room on August 29, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. He also noted his appreciation
for the update of the City Manager's goals and requested that they be noticed on the next
agenda for comments.
Mr. Kraft responded.
Council Member Esslinger questioned the contract duration for the Leach Amphitheater. He
thanked the anonymous individual who offered the reward in connection to the vandalism at
the Pollack Community Water Park.
Mr. Wollangk responded.
Council Member Mattox announced that Friday, August 11th was the final "Movies in the Park
Series" for the summer, which began at 9:00 p.m. in Opera House Square and was free to the
public. She reminded citizens that "Live at Lunch" took place in Opera House Square with a
free hour concert at noon every Wednesday and that the Farmer's Market was also at the City
Hall parking lot on Saturdays. She explained that tickets for the shows at the Grand Opera
House were on sale and available at the ticket box office. She shared that recently she had
visited Spring Green, a small town in southwestern Wisconsin, which depends greatly on the
Arts for its economy. She stated her desire for the City of Oshkosh's cultural gems, museums,
fishing tournaments, and sporting events would be able to reap the rewards associated with
those visiting and spending time in our community.
Council Member Tower suggested that any reactions to the mid year report be included on the
Council Agenda. He also congratulated the American Legion Baseball Team and their Coach
for winning the State Championship.
Whatever Else is Pertinent or for the Good of the City
Mr. Wollangk stated that Irving Avenue between Main Street and Bowen Street was open.
He also mentioned that Mark Huddleston, the Director of Transit, had informed him, that the
latest edition of Motor Coach Aid had an article and picture relating to the City of Oshkosh.
Council Member McHugh questioned how Council Member Tower's final statement differed
from Council Member Bain's statement.
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Mr. Kraft responded.
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Council Member Esslinger inquired if someone could contact the Attorney General in
regard to specifics as to what Council Members can and can not discuss without the item
being noticed on the agenda.
Mr. Kraft responded.
MOTION: DISCUSS THE STATUS PRESENT AND PERSPECTIVE OF
THE AFSCME 796, ADSCME 796B, AFSCME 796C, LOCAL
NO. 316 I.A.F.F., OSHKOSH FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF
OFFICERS, OSHKOSH PROFESSIONAL POLICE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION AND OSHKOSH POLICE SUPERVISORS
ASSOCIATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 19.85(1)(C) OF THE
WISCONSIN STATE STATUTES. (Tower, second, Esslinger)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Scheuermann, McHugh, Bain, Esslinger, Tower, Mattox,
Castle
MOTION: ADJOURN (Bain; second, Esslinger)
CARRIED: VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
PAMELA R. UBRIG
CITY CLERK
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