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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday April 24, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City
Hall.
Mayor Tower presided.
PRESENT: Council Members Jessica King, Tony Palmeri, Dennis McHugh, Bryan Bain, Paul
Esslinger, Burk Tower and Frank Tower
ALSO PRESENT: Richard Wollangk, City Manager, Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk, Warren Kraft,
City Attorney and David Patek, Director of Public Works
Mayor Tower requested a moment of silence in remembrance of the students at Virginia Tech.
Council Member King read the Invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jason Hintz, Jeremy Hentz, Logan Becker, and Brennan
Lund, Boy Scouts from Troop 615.
Consent Agenda
The minutes of the April 1 0 and 17, 2007 meetings were presented as written.
The Report of the City Manager was read.
Council Member Palmeri questioned if the Manager's Weekly Newsletter was considered part of
the City Manager's Report and when the appropriate time would be to ask questions related to
the newsletter.
Mayor Tower questioned if discussion on the newsletter had to be noticed.
Mr. Wollangk and Mr. Kraft responded.
The bills were presented in the amount of $9,576,897.27.
The Report of the City Clerk was read.
Resolution 07-116 Apply for Funds for 2008
Resolution 07-117 Award Contract I Bus Service Between Oshkosh & Neenah (Kobussen
Buses L TD, Kaukauna, $4,800.00)
Council Member King questioned if there was potential for the service to exceed the estimated
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costs and who would be responsible for the additional costs.
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Mark Huddleston, Director of Transit, responded.
Resolution 07-118 Approve Change Order No.2 1 Public Works Contract No. 06-01 (Van Ert
Electric Company Inc., Kaukauna -$6,370.00)
Resolution 07-119 Award Bid for Trucks 1 Street Division (Various, $366,997.00)
Resolution 07-120 Approve Appointments
Resolution 07-121 Disallow Claim 1 Weiner
Resolution 07-122 Approve Miscellaneous Licenses
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA (Esslinger; second, McHugh)
Ayes (7) King, Palmeri, McHugh, Bain, Esslinger, Tower, Mayor Tower
Action Taken on Ordinances and Resolutions
Resolution 07-123 Establish Fair Market Value; Authorize Purchase 1422 Baldwin Avenue
& 423 East New York Ave ($210,000.00)
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADOPT (Bain; second, Esslinger)
Ayes (7) King, Palmeri, McHugh, Bain, Esslinger, Tower, Mayor Tower
Citizen Statements
Daniel Lynch, 310 S. Eagle Street, expressed concerns related to smoking.
Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, expressed concerns with neighborhood issues.
Todd Sohr, 530 Grand Street, welcomed the new Council Members. He questioned workshop
procedures and the occurrence of a workshop related to the Near East Neighborhood. He also
expressed concerns related to code enforcement.
Mayor Tower and Mr. Wollangk responded.
Council Member Statements
Council Member Palmeri questioned the status of the City Manager's goals that were to be
completed by May 1, 2007. He questioned conflict of interest rules related to Council Members
who were employed by the University. He requested a formal opinion be obtained from the
State's Ethic Board clarifying the rules and explained that it was an issue that should be resolved
before a vote was necessary on the upcoming riverfront development. He requested a Workshop
to discuss Scenario #7 of the School Board's Plan and explained that the Department of
Community Development should be in attendance.
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Mr. Wollangk and Mr. Kraft responded.
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Council Member Tower explained his reasons for abstaining from voting on issues related to the
University.
Council Member Esslinger displayed a map indicating available public access on streets that
abutted water. He questioned if the map could be posted on the City web site. He questioned
if it was appropriate and/or legal for Council Members to express their opinions related to city
issues at other meetings or on web sites. He stated concerns related to the School Board's Plan
and the possible effect on property values and explained that representatives from the assessor's
office, the Realtors Association, and the School Board should be in attendance at the workshop.
Mr. Wollangk and Mr. Kraft responded.
Council Member McHugh requested clarification regarding the issue of public notification related
to other forums or meetings where Council Members offer their opinions related to City issues.
He questioned if the ruling also restricted media statements. He questioned the procedures and
rules related to workshops.
Mr. Kraft responded.
Mayor Tower called for Council Member's requests for workshops. He explained that workshop
requests would be approved by vote from the Council and further explained that he did not want
to limit the Council and establish structure where it may not be necessary. He explained that the
appropriate resource people from the school system and city staff would be available for the
Scenario #7 School Board Workshop. He explained that staff was preparing a workshop related
to the Inspection Division to be held in June.
Council Member King explained that for the School Board Workshop there should be
representation specifically from the Planning Division. She requested a workshop to discuss
Inspection Services Division issues related to dispute settlement and enforcement.
Council Member Tower questioned the intent for the School Board Workshop. He questioned
the formal vote process for items that were not noticed. He requested Budget Workshops to take
place at some point in the summer.
Mr. Kraft responded.
Council Member Bain questioned if formal votes were necessary for workshop requests.
Whatever Else is Pertinent or for the Good of the City
Mr. Wollangk stated a workshop with the Department of Transportation was scheduled following
the meeting of May 8th. He explained that Akcess Acquisition Group would provide a status
presentation at a joint meeting with the Redevelopment Authority and the City on May 16th.
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MOTION: ADJOURN (Esslinger; second, McHugh)
CARRIED: VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
PAMELA R. UBRIG
CITY CLERK
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