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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday October 24, 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 Meer Rasheed, Mallari Szweda and Seth Szweda from
Roosevelt Elementary School; and, Tayler Weber and Katja Iversen from Sunset Elementary
School.
Public Hearing
The Mayor ordered the following Public Hearing:
Approve Zone Change I North of Fountain Avenue lUSH 45 & East of County Road T
There were no appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED.
Approve Official Mapping: Storm Drainage Detention Areas
A) W. 9th Avenue & S. Washburn Street
B) Broad Street & E. New York Avenue
Gail Demler, 2115 W. 9th Avenue, stated opposition to the storm drainage detention area
for W. 9th Avenue and S. Washburn Street.
Sam Sundet, 1331 Maricopa Drive, representing various property owners stated opposition
to the storm drainage detention area for W. 9th Avenue and S. Washburn Street and urged
Council to consider alternative properties.
Council Member Esslinger questioned Mr. Engelman's position on the detention pond. He
questioned the position of neighboring properties.
Gary Eake, 947 Trillium Trail, explained a statement that had been made at the Plan
Commission Meeting regarding Mr. Engelman's position.
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There were no other appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED.
Proceedings of the Common Council- October 24, 2006
Consent Agenda
The minutes of the October 10, 2006 meeting were presented as written.
The Report of the City Manager was read.
The bills were presented in the amount of $4,363,946.51.
The Report of the City Clerk was read.
Resolution 06-306 Accept Proposal Ambulance Billing Service
Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, expressed his concerns with the proposed service.
Mr. Wollangk responded.
Council Member Mattox questioned the cost of the project and the necessity of collection. She
questioned bonding requirements and the process of long term collections.
Mayor Castle questioned the process for customer billing problems.
Council Member Bain questioned various changes in the term of the contract and the net cost
of the service, along with the term of the contract.
Council Member Tower questioned the average increase in revenue.
Council Member Scheuermann stated she was encouraged with the negotiated commission
percentage for long term collections. She questioned the role of current city employees.
Fire Chief Franz, Mr. Nokes, Finance Director and Scott Fothergill, Southwest General
Services representative, responded.
Resolution 06-308 Approve Proposal Timbers-Selissen Land Specialists, Inc. - Acquisition
Services - Ohio Street
Resolution 06-309 Approve Amendment No. 11 Agreement for Engineering Services 1 Sawyer
Creek Regional Detention Basin Plan
Council Member Scheuermann questioned the reason for adjustments.
Mr. Patek responded.
Resolution 06-310 Authorize Submittal of Grant Application; Accept Funds 1 Brownfield Site
Assessment Grant - Mercury Marine Plant 24 Property, 449 Marion Road
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Resolution 06-311 Approve Agreement with State of Wisconsin 1 Refugee Assistance
Grant
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Resolution 06-312 Accept Easements 1 Snell Road & Sherman Road
Resolution 06-313 Grant Conditional Use Permits; Amend Conditional Use Permit; Approve
Final Planned Developments:
A) 3596 Stearns Drive
B) Fountain Avenue & Green Valley Road
C) Parcel G, Marion Road 1 Pearl Avenue Redevelopment Area
Resolution 06-314 Disallow Claim 1 Galow
Resolution 06-315 Disallow Claim 1 Paulson
Resolution 06-316 Approve Miscellaneous Licenses
MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTION 06-307 &
06-313C (Esslinger; second, Bain)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Mattox, Scheuermann, McHugh, Bain, Esslinger, Tower,
Castle
Resolution 06-307 Approve Housing Authority 1 Marian Manor 1 Taxable Fixed Rate Bonds
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Scheuermann)
Ayes (7) Mattox, Scheuermann, McHugh, Bain, Esslinger, Tower
Castle
Council Member McHugh stated that the Housing Authority had severed their relationship with
the City and questioned why the City would be obligated to a future event involving the
Housing Authority.
Council Member Bain questioned the City's risk and the principal dollar amount. He
questioned the City's involvement with the independent Housing Authority. He stated that as
a community the City has a moral obligation to support the Housing Authority revenue bonds.
Council Member Tower explained the situation in terms of providing affordable housing with
an appropriate financial model for the City of Oshkosh. He stated the debt limit would not be
affected. He explained that the project would be in phases, and tenants would not be
displaced. He questioned if there was a conflict regarding his position to vote on the item.
Mr. Wollangk and Mr. Kraft responded.
Council Member Mattox questioned the "creation of a Wisconsin limited liability company".
She questioned the dollar obligation per year and asked if local contractors would be utilized
for the project.
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Brad Masterson, Director of Housing Services, responded.
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Resolution 06-313C Grant Conditional Use Permits; Amend Conditional Use Permit; Approve
Final Planned Developments - Parcel G, Marion Road 1 Pearl Avenue
Redevelopment Area
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT (Bain; second, Esslinger)
Ayes (5) Mattox, Scheuermann, Bain, Tower, Castle;
Noes (2) McHugh, Esslinger
Council Member McHugh stated he had observed the Marion Road 1 Pearl Avenue
Redevelopment Area and questioned the conformity in the area.
Council Member Bain questioned the 6' setbacks. He stated that he was a member of the Plan
Commission when the item was initially approved and he was pleased to see the additional
community rooms. He stated his support for the development and stated that it was unique
and appropriate for the area.
Council Member Mattox questioned the tower area and how it would relate to development in
the area.
Jackson Kinney, Community Development Director, responded.
Action Taken on Ordinances and Resolutions
Ordinance 06-317
MOTION:
CARRIED:
Ordinance 06-318
MOTION:
CARRIED:
Ordinance 06-319
MOTION:
CARRIED:
Ordinance 06-320
Approve Zone Change 1 West 17th Avenue, Between 515 & 539 West
17th Avenue
ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Scheuermann)
Ayes (7) Mattox, Scheuermann, McHugh, Bain, Esslinger, Tower,
Castle
Amend Solid Waste Collection 1 Lakeview Court
ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Scheuermann)
Ayes (7) Mattox, Scheuermann, McHugh, Bain, Esslinger, Tower,
Castle
Approve Voluntary Attachment - Farber
ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Scheuermann)
Ayes (7) Mattox, Scheuermann, McHugh, Bain, Esslinger, Tower,
Castle
Approve Traffic Regulations
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FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
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Ordinance 06-321 Approve Parking Regulations
FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Ordinance 06-322 Enact Facility Charge 1 Leach Amphitheater
FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Ordinance 06-323 Approve Zone Change 1 North of Fountain Avenue 1 US Highway 45 & East
of County Road T
FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Ordinance 06-324 Approve Official Mapping: Storm Drainage Detention Areas
A) West 9th Avenue & South Washburn Street
B) Broad Street & East New York Avenue
FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Citizen Statements
Daniel Lynch, 310 S. Eagle Street, expressed various smoking concerns. He urged the Council
to enact a health regulation that would ban tobacco in cars when minors were present.
Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, urged the public to get out and vote.
Gordon Doule, 1225 Summit Avenue, expressed various concerns.
Council Member Statements
Council Member Mattox announced the following upcoming events at the Oshkosh Public
Museum: November 11th &1ih, a reception for the public to celebrate the restoration of the
Apostles Clock; the Animal art paintings of Guy Coheleach and taxidermy exhibit until February
27,2007; and the Deer Hunting in Wisconsin Photography exhibit from late1800-1920. She
announced that the BID Downtown Business Costume Parade and Trick or Treat would be
Friday, October 2th from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., with the Costume Parade starting at 6:30 p.m.
for kids 12 and under. She announced the Downtown Gallery Walk would take place Saturday,
November 4th from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. She announced that the Grand Opera House would
be presenting Alpin Hong Friday, November 10th. She stated that last Friday she stood at the
corner of 9th and Michigan with Sergeant Sagmeister and Mary, the crossing guard, as
Jefferson School celebrated "Walk to School Day". She stated that she recently attended the
Wisconsin Association of Historic Commissions Fall Conference in West Allis and was
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encouraged with the development spurred by the success of the Allis Chalmers endeavor. She
stated that the creation of a TIF brought life to the center of the city and she noted that was a
sign of hope for all other cities facing similar redevelopment challenges.
Proceedings of the Common Council- October 24, 2006
Council Member Bain announced that the final 5th Tuesday forum for 2006 would be October
31 st at 7:00 p.m. in the Public Library. He announced the creation of a budget web page on
his personal web page. He explained that it allows an additional opportunity for the public to
be involved in the budget process and to actively engage in the process. He stated that a copy
of the productivity assessment request for proposals would be in Council packets on Friday
and proposals were due back by December 1 st.
Council Member Esslinger offered his condolences to family and friends of Art Narbauer and
Sharon Fisher.
Whatever Else is Pertinent or for the Good of the City
Mr. Wollangk explained that the Police and Fire Department recently received generous
donations of $12,500.00 each from a local couple. He explained that the construction of the
new Wisconsin Street bridge had started and the anticipated completion date would be late
fall of 2008.
MOTION: CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE STATUS
PRESENT AND PERSPECTIVE OF THE AFSCME 796,
AFSCME 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, BAIN)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Mattox, Scheuermann, McHugh, Bain, Esslinger, Tower,
Castle
Council Member Esslinger stated at the last meeting he had discussed holding an executive
session to discuss issues relative to Mr. Wollangk and there were concerns about the
appropriateness and legality of the issue. He had since received a document from the District
Attorney's office stating that it was appropriate and legal. He explained that Mayor Castle
asked him to address the issue through another avenue so it was not necessary at this point
in time to read the second motion for Closed Session.
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADJOURN (Esslinger; second, Scheuermann)
VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
PAMELA R. UBRIG
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CITY CLERK
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