HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Manager's ReportREPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
January 8, 2008
6:00 p.m.
A. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. BILLS
It is recommended that the bills, as audited and presented by the Director of Finance, be
approved for payment.
2. DECLARE END TO EMERGENCY
It is requested that the Council declare an end to the emergency declared for repairs to Final
Clarifier #2 at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, originally dated September 14, 2007, pursuant
to Section 62.15(lb) of the Wisconsin Statutes, and Section 12 -10 of the City of Oshkosh
Municipal Code, as explained in the attached memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Lynn
Lorenson.
3. 2 ND ANNUAL HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN
Request permission to grant approval to Midwest Sports Events to utilize Opera House Square,
city streets and facilities, on Friday, April 11, 2008, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on
Saturday, April 12, 2008, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., for the 2nd Annual Oshkosh Half
Marathon & 5K Run, in accordance with the attached letter of request.
4. 5K RUN /WALK/ROLL
Request permission to grant approval to Zeta Tau Alpha at UW- Oshkosh to utilize Opera
House Square, city streets and facilities, and to close Market Street, from High Avenue to
Algoma Boulevard, on Saturday, May 3, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., for their Breast
Cancer Education & Awareness 5K Run/Walk/Roll, in accordance with the attached letter of
request.
5. SENIOR TRIATHLON BIKE EVENT
Request permission to grant approval to the Oshkosh Recreation Department and Oshkosh
Seniors Center to utilize Menominee Park and facilities on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, from
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, for their annual Senior Triathlon Bike Event, in accordance with the
attached letter of request.
6. 3RD ANNUAL FOX VALLEY MOTORCYCLE SHOW
Request permission to grant approval to the Fox Valley Motorcycle Committee to utilize South
Park and facilities on Sunday, June 1, 2008, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., for their 3 rd Annual
Fox Valley Motorcycle Show, in accordance with the attached letter of request.
7. 2008 FARMERS' MARKET
Request permission to grant approval to the Saturday Farmers' Market Committee to utilize the
City Hall parking lot every Saturday, from June 7 through October 18, 2008, from 6:00 a.m.
until 1:00 p.m., for their Farmers' Market, in accordance with the attached letter of request.
8. 51 ST WINNEBAGOLAND ART FAIR
Request permission to grant approval to the Oshkosh Fine Arts Association to utilize South
Park and facilities on Sunday, June 8, 2008, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., for their 51
Winnebagoland Art Fair, in accordance with the attached letter of request.
9. SAWDUST DAYS
Request permission to grant approval to the Sawdust Days Committee to utilize Menominee
Park and facilities from Saturday, June 28, through Tuesday, July 8, 2008, from 6:00 a.m. to
11:45 p.m., for their Sawdust Days Festival, in accordance with the attached letter of request.
MEMORANDUM 0
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ON THE WATER
Date: December 17, 2007
To: John M. Fitzpatrick, Acting City Manager
From: Lynn A. Lorenson, Assistant City Attorney
Subject: End of Emergency — Final Clarifier #2 Wastewater Treatment Plant
On September 14, 2007, City Manager Richard Wollangk declared an Emergency under
§62.15(1 b) of the Wisconsin Statutes and section 12 -10(D) of the City of Oshkosh
Municipal Code to waive bids and authorize emergency repairs to Final Clarifier #2 at
the City of Oshkosh Wastewater Treatment Plant. During the annual inspection of the
Wastewater Treatment Plant this fall, it was determined that there were problems with
Final Clarifier #2. The Final Clarifier represents a vital link in the Plant's ability to
properly treat wastewater according to the State of Wisconsin requirements and due to
the threat of damage to the facilities and the need to expedite the repair process, the
City Manager acting as the Board of Public Works declared an emergency and
authorized the waiving of bids and repair of the clarifier. The emergency repairs are
now completed and there is no longer a need for the emergency declaration.
Therefore, it is necessary for the Council to declare an end to the emergency. This may
be accomplished through the City Manager's Report.
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September 18, 2007
Richard Wollangk
City Manager
215 Church Ave.
Oshkosh, WI 54903
Dear Mr. Wollangk,
We are pleased to have begun planning for the 2 ° d Annual Oshkosh Half Marathon & 5K
scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 8 am. and the Kids' Run being held on Friday,
April 11 at 6 p.m.
We are writing for permission to use the city streets, indicated on the enclosed course
map, for the event. The half marathon & 5K will start at Opera House Square in
downtown Oshkosh and finish at the Leach Amphitheater. The start of the event is at 8
a.m. and all participants will be off of the city streets by 10:30 a.m.
In 2007 a course was secured by working with the Oshkosh Police Departments Enclosed
you will find the course map and our strategy to secure the route using police, volunteers,
barricades and cones..
We are also looking for support from the city officials to work with the railroad company
to make sure the route will be safe for participants, i.e. holding off the trains until a
specific time that the majority of runners have passed. In addition, we have the predicted
times the participants will be at the various intersections. This information is helpful in
determining when to relieve the police and volunteers from their intersections and reopen
the streets the course impacts.
If you have any questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact me. You can
reach me at 920 -338 -8741 or on my cell phone at 920 - 562 -1885.
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Half Marathon & 5K Director
Enclosures
cc: Pat Weston, CR Meyer, Matt Kroenig, Oshkosh Police
2079 Lawrence Drive Suite D DePere Wisconsin 54115 midwestsportsevents,com info@midwestsportsevents,com
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November 18, 2007
Dear City Manager and Members of the Oshkosh City Council:
In recognition of Breast Cancer Education and Awareness, the Kappa Lambda Chapter of
Zeta Tau Alpha at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is planning a 5K Run/ .Valk/Roll.
I have already spoke with the Parks Department for use of the Opera House Square as the
starting point of the race, which was approved. This letter is to request your approval of
use of the Opera House Square and city streets on Saturday, May 3, 2008.
The race route will begin at Opera House Square, north on Algoma Boulevard to Vine
Street, Vine Street to High Avenue and High Avenue back to Opera House Square. We
would like Market Street between High Avenue and Algoma Boulevard to be closed.
The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will be a total distance of 3.2 miles or 5 kilometers.
The above mentioned streets on our route will only be in use for the race for
approximately 45 minutes to one hour after the race begins. Following the race we will
be providing entertainment for the community and our participants.
Being titled "Zeta Tau Alpha Think Pink 5K Run/Walk/Roll ", our goal is to raise $8,000
to be donated toward our national foundation for Breast Cancer Education and
Awareness.
We would like to continue this annual event in the future to proceed to raise awareness
and money for such a worthy cause. I look forward to working with the City of Oshkosh
and hosting a meaningful event that will increase the awareness of breast cancer and how
it effects the millions of people who have been touched by it in one way or another.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to call me at 262- 424 -2533.
Sincerely,
Rachael Hughes
Fundraising Chair
Kappa Lambda Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha
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November 13, 2007
Tom Stephany
City Parks Director
215 Church Ave
Oshkosh WI 54901
Dear Mr. Stephany:
OSHKOSH RECREATION DEPARTMENT
AL WENIG, DIRECTOR (920) 424 -0248
PROGRAM SUPERVISORS
LORI GENTRY (920) 424 -0243
VERONICA ROBINSON (920) 424 -0242
This letter is to inform you that the Oshkosh Recreation Department, in conjunction with the
Oshkosh Seniors Center has reserved the Kiwanis shelter at Menominee Park for a Senior
Triathlon Bike event on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. The event will take place from
approximately 8:00am until 12:00pm. The shelter will be used as the main event location. The
shelter has been reserved with Trish Wendorf at the City Parks Department office.
The area of the park that we will be using is Pratt Trail around the zoo and Kiwanis Shelter. We
will be in contact with the Oshkosh Police Department regarding this event and any traffic
concerns they may have once we know the number of participants registered. At this time of the
day in the middle of the week, hopefully this would not be inconveniencing many people if the
need arises to barricade parts of that road.
If you have any questions regarding these arrangements, please call me at 424 -0242. Thank you.
Sincerely,
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Veronica L. Robinson
Program Supervisor
Oshkosh Recreation Department - Oshkosh Area School District
December 11, 2007
To the Oshkosh Parks Department;
This letter is to request the use of South Park On Sunday June I S `
2008, for the 3' annual Fox Malley Motorcycle Show. As usual we will
apply for any necessary permits needed to put on the show as we have done
in the past. Although mother nature didn't work with us last year we are
ready to put on another show for BEJA Shriners Escort Patrol. They in turn
send the money onto the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Thank you , the
Fox Valley Motorcycle committee.
Sincerely,
John Fretschl
421 w 7 4h ave
Oshkosh WI.
54902
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2195 Mitchell St.
Oshkosh, Wl 54901
September 11, 2007
Oshkosh City Council
c/o Richard Wollangk, City Manager
215 Church Ave.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
To the City Council:
As the 2007 Oshkosh Saturday Farmers' Market moves into fall and the remainder of the season, we
again express our thanks for your continued support and the use of the City Hall parking lot for this
weekly event. The Oshkosh Rotary Club- Southwest continues their insurance coverage /sponsorship as
well. ( Verification will be sent early 2008 )
We have over seventy vendors filling ninety one spaces and now report a waiting list. A wide
variety of produce, plants, crafts and other items are offered for sale. Special events and live music take
place most Saturdays. Free recipes and gardening hints are also available. The customer feed. -back is
outstanding! This is now a "community event."
At this time we ask permission to use the City Hall parking lot, Saturdays, June 7th through October
18th, from 6:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. for the 2008 season.
Again, we thank you for your support and for considering our request.
Sincerely,
Mary Ruppenthal
920 - 235 -4528
jruppen@webtv.net Market Chair