HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Manager's ReportREPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
February 12, 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. JAYCEES EASTER EGG HUNT
Request permission to grant approval to the Oshkosh Jaycees to utilize South Park and facilities
on Saturday, March 22, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for their annual Easter Egg Hunt, in
accordance with the attached letter of request.
3. SHAMROCK SHUFFLE
Request permission to grant approval to the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh to utilize city
streets and facilities on Saturday, March 15, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., for their
Shamrock Shuffle run/walk event, in accordance with the attached letter of request.
4. FESTIVAL OF SPRING
Request permission to grant approval to the Paine Art Center & Gardens to close Algoma
Boulevard, from Congress Avenue to New York Avenue, and Congress Avenue, from Algoma
Boulevard to Elmwood Avenue, on Saturday, May 17, 2008, from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for
their Festival of Spring event, in accordance with the attached letter of request.
5. FAIRE ON THE GREEN
Request permission to grant approval to the Paine Art Center & Gardens to close Algoma
Boulevard, from Congress Avenue to New York Avenue, from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and again
from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Congress Avenue, from Algoma Boulevard to Elmwood
Avenue, from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Sunday, July 13, 2008, for their Faire on the Green
event, in accordance with the attached letter of request.
6. FISHING HAS NO BOUNDARIES
Request permission to grant approval to the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh to utilize
Menominee Park and facilities on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 16 -18, 2008, from 6:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m., for their Fishing Has No Boundaries event, in accordance with the attached
letter of request.
7. THE HUMAN RACE
Request permission to grant approval to the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, Inc. to
utilize Menominee Park and facilities on Saturday, May 3, 2008, from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.,
for their Human Race walk/run, in accordance with the attached letter of request.
8. RACE UNITY SOCIAL
Request permission to grant approval to the Race Unity Social Planning Committee to utilize
Abe Rochlin Park and facilities on Sunday, June 8, 2008, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for their
15 Annual Race Unity Social, in accordance with the attached letter of request.
Request permission to grant approval to Lutheran Homes of Oshkosh, Inc. to utilize
Menominee Park and facilities on Saturday, July 12, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for
their 5 th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta, in accordance with the attached letter of request.
10. URBAN CLOSE AIR SUPPORT EXERCISES
Request permission to grant approval to the Air National Guard Combat Readiness Center,
located at the Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, to conduct Urban Close Air
Support exercises in and in the airspace above the City of Oshkosh.
P.O. BOX 231
OSHKOSH, WI 54903 -0231
www.oshkoshjaycees.org
President.
Mike Bertram
Cell # 920- 539 -9861
Officers:
Melissa Pezzuto
Amy Biel
Jason Rosenau
Stefanie Peterson
Linda Schmidt
January 30, 2008
Mr. John Fitzpatrick
City Manager
P.O. Box 1130
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Dear John:
On behalf of the Oshkosh Jaycees, I am writing to request the use of South Park on
Saturday, March 22 This is the scheduled date for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. The
Board of Directors: Easter Egg Hunt attracts approximately 1200 children and their parents. We are very
Heather Bartel excited to have such a wonderful event in Oshkosh.
Jes Borland
Nick Wurzer It is the Oshkosh Jaycees goal to provide an enjoyable and safe family event for the
Past President: entire Oshkosh community to enjoy. Again, thank you for your consideration in
Jay Stoflet helping us make the Easter Egg Hunt possible. Please contact me at 920.203.1981 or
Pezzuto.melissa @principal.com. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Jaycee Mission I
To provide an organized
social network where
young adults have the
opportunity to improve Melissa Pezzuto
personal, leadership, and
management skills Oshkosh Jaycees Management VP
through peer-to-peer
learning and actual
experience by providing
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assistance to the
Oshkosh community
through public event
coordination, volunteer
support, and charitable
redistribution of funds for
the betterment of the
community.
www.oshkoshjaycees.org
January 28, 2008
John Fitzpatrick
Acting City Manager
215 Church Ave.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Dear Mr. Fitzpatrick:
This letter is to inform you that the UWO Dept. of Kinesiology, the UWO Student
Recreation & Wellness Center and the UWO Health, Physical Education, Exercise
Science, Recreation (H.P.E.R.) Club are requesting to use the following 5k route for the
"Shamrock Shuffle," a run/walk event on Saturday, March 15, 2008 from 9:00 -10:00 a.m.:
• Route begins at the Student Recreation & Wellness Center, 735 Pearl Ave.
• Route crosses through the UWO campus across High and Algoma Ave. to
Elmwood Ave.
• Route then turns north, turning next to the LEFT onto Woodland St.
• Route then turns RIGHT onto Algoma Ave and then RIGHT again onto Vine St.
• Route crosses Elmwood Ave. and turns north again to New York Ave.
• A short RIGHT and then a LEFT are taken to Spruce St.
• Route turns LEFT onto Congress Ave.
• Route turns LEFT back onto Elmwood Ave and continues back to New York Ave.
• Route turns RIGHT at New York Ave., crosses Algoma Ave., and turns RIGHT.
• Rote follows Algoma Ave. back to Congress St. where it turns LEFT to High Ave.
• Route continues south along High Ave. and turns RIGHT onto Rockwell Ave. and
merges with the Wiouwash Trail along the river.
• Route follows trail south and ends at the Student Recreation & Wellness Center.
Sgt. Matt Kroening, Oshkosh Police Department, has approved this route. If you have
any questions regarding this reservation, please call me at 920 -539 -0446. Thank you.
erely,
Emily D(exinger
Chairperson
Shamrock Shuffle
cc: Matt Kroening, Oshkosh Police Department
OSHKOSH
February 6, 2008
Mr. Richard Wollangk
City Manager
City of Oshkosh
P.O. Box 1130
Oshkosh, WI 54903 -1130
Dear Mr. Wollangk;
PAINE
ART CENTER GARDENS
Though we are deep in the middle of winter, the Paine Art Center and Gardens is
preparing for two of our largest events. These events would be the Festival of Spring
event to be held on Saturday, May 17, 2008 and the Faire on the Green event to be held
on Sunday, July 13, 2008. These events bring thousands of people to Oshkosh and in
particular to the area where the Paine is located.
It is our desire at this time to request that both Algoma Boulevard and Congress Avenue
be closed for the May 17 event from 5 a.m. until 5 p.m. The portion of the streets that
we request to be closed is Algoma Boulevard from Congress Avenue to New York
Avenue and Congress Avenue from Algoma Boulevard to Elmwood Avenue.
The cornets of Algoma Boulevard, Congress Avenue "and Elmwood Avenue are
congested with the traffic of vendors who are coming as early as 5:00 a.m. to set up their
booths for the event and this same congestion occurs again after 4:00_ p.m. when the
vendors will be trying to load up their vehicles and leave.
It is also our desire to request that both Algoma Boulevard and Congress Street be closed
for the July 13 event from 5 to 9 a.m. during the time the vendors will be unloading;
and again from 4 to 5 p.m. while the vendors are loading. We do not feel it is necessary
to close Algoma Boulevard during the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. However, we are
requesting that Congress Street be closed throughout the entire day until 5 p.m. after the
vendors have had a time to pack up their belongings and move out from the area.
To simplify, the request could be summarized as such.
Street May 17 July 13
Algoma Blvd. closed all day closed 5 to 9 a.m. & 4 to 5 p.m.
Congress Ave. closed all day closed all day
In addition, we are requesting that parking on Algoma Boulevard between New York
Avenue and Congress Avenue be reserved for handicapped parking only and that signs
be placed the night before for both events.,-
Staff members will be working both events and the Auxiliary Police Department will be
Paine with traffic flow and security. 1410 Art Center and Gardens
asked to be on hand to help Y 1410 Algoma Boulevard
Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901
920 235 -6903 phone
920 235 -6303 fax
www.thepaine.org
I appreciate your consideration of this request at the next city council meeting and ask
that you inform me of the decision at your earliest convenience. If you have any
questions, please feel free to contact me at 920 - 235 -6903 ext. 22 or dpeitzgthepaine.org
Thank you for your time and your efforts in helping to make these two events run as
smoothly as possible.
Since ely,
Doris Peitz
Business Manager
OSHKOSH
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MEMORANDUM
TO: John Fitzpatrick
FROM: Chuck DeMunck, Director
Fishing Has No Boundaries
DATE: January 31, 2008
RE: Shelter Reservations
I would like to reserve the area from /and including the Kiwanis shelter at Menominee Park
and the dock area north of the gazebo. This reservation is for the Fishing Has No
Boundaries, fifth annual charity event on May 16, 17 and 18, 2008.
Thank yo
CHARLES R. DEMUNCK, CHAIRPERSON
FISHING HAS NO BOUNDARIES
108 ALBEE HALL
UW OSHKOSH
800 ALGOMA BLVD
OSHKOSH WI 54901 -8630
CELL: 920 -379 -5720
E- MAIL demunck@uwosh.edu
DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY & HEALTH
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OSHKOSH • 800 ALGOMA BLVD • OSHKOSH WI 54901 -8630
(920) 424 -1231 • FAX (920) 424 -7447
An Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Institution • www.uwosh.edu
VOU-N
TEER THE VOLUNTEER CENTER
CENTER
Of EAST CENTRAL WISCONSIN , INC.
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January 28, 2008
City Council
City Hall
215 Church Ave.
Oshkosh WI 54901
Re: Reouest of use of Menominee Park, Miller's Bay area, on Saturday. May 3. 2008
Dear Council Members,
With your permission, the Volunteer Center of East Central WI - Oshkosh would like to use Menominee
Park, Miller's Bay area, on Saturday, May 3, 2008 for our fundraiser. The event is from 8:30am to Noon.
We would be arriving around 6am for set -up and the area should be cleaned up by approximately fpm.
We would like to rent the Kiwanis Shelter and start the race in that area going along the path not quite to
the point.
The Human Race is a unique opportunity for individuals, families, and businesses to come together to
raise money for area non - profit organizations. Participants collect pledges toward a non - competitive
walk/run. Nonprofit agencies, schools, school groups, churches, and service clubs are all encouraged to
participate in this great event. The Volunteer Center staff and board coordinate the tasks to put on this
event. We order the pledge sheets, t- shirts, and food. We do the set -up and clean -up. Participating
agencies and groups are asked to join us by walking and raising money for their own organization.
Last year we had 16 participating agencies and approximately 200 people. This year we are hoping to
expand this event by having at least 20 participating agencies and approximately 250 people.
The mission of the Volunteer Center of East Central WI is to develop, coordinate, and promote
volunteerism to address community needs in East Central Wisconsin. We are a 501(3)c non - profit
organization. Our main office is located in Appleton and the office in Oshkosh opened in May of 2004.
If you need any additional information, please contact the Volunteer Center at (920) 230 -3663 or
vicki@volunteercenter.net
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Vicki Drabandt
Program Director
Changing Our Community... One Volunteer at a Time
cc: Joanie Johnson, Community First Credit Union
Main Office: 2616 S. Oneida Street • Appleton, WI 54915 • (920) 832 -9360 • Fax (920) 832 -9317 • e -mail info @volunteercenter.net
Satellite: 600 S. Main Street, Suite 303. Oshkosh, WI 54902 • (920) 230 -3663 • Fax (920) 230 -3664 • e -mail oshkoshinfo @volunteercenter.net
www.volunteereenter.net
In partnership with the Points of Light Foundation
617 Lilac Street
Oshkosh, WI 54902
January 21, 2008
City of Oshkosh
Parks Department
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Oshkosh, WI 54901
Dear Sirs,
As a member of the "Race Unity Social Planning Committee ", we would like to
request the use of Abe Rochlin Park from 8:00 A.M. till 5:00 P.M., on Sunday, June 8th,
2008, in order to celebrate the 15 annual "Race Unity Social ".
This event has been held for the past 14 years, and we feel it has been a great
success. It is held to celebrate the diversity in our community and to provide a friendly
environment for those attending to become acquainted with each other and by doing so
learn that we have much in common. Those of us that have attended this event over the
years have made new friends each year.
To date we have identified thirty (30) languages that are spoken in Oshkosh, and,
with each of these languages come cultural values that are worth sharing with others.
The richness of these cultural values adds to the attractiveness of our community and
helps us to understand the bounty of a diverse community and the fact that unity in
diversity is not only possible but desirable.
Thank you very much for considering this request, and should you have any
questions please feel free to call me at 920 -233 -3918,
Sincerely,
Stephen Suhm, Member
Race Unity Social Planning Committee
Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America