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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesPROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN OlHKOlH ON THE WATER REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Mayor Tower presided. PRESENT: Council Members Dennis McHugh, Paul Esslinger, Bryan Bain, Jessica King, Tony Palmeri and Mayor Frank Tower. EXCUSED: Council Member BurkTower ALSO PRESENT: John Fitzpatrick, Acting City Manager, Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk, Lynn Lorenson, City Attorney, and David Patek, Director of Public Works. Council Member McHugh read the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. A proclamation was presented by Mayor Tower declaring, June 20t" and 21St, 2008, as "Forget Me Not Days" in the City of Oshkosh. A proclamation was presented by Mayor Tower declaring, June 19t", 2008, as "Operation Donation Community Blood Drive Day" in the City of Oshkosh. Mayor Tower introduced Mark Rohloff as the new City Manager. Mr. Rohloff stated that it was an honor to be selected and thanked the Council for having the trust in him, he also thanked the staff for the warm welcoming and he was looking forward to the opportunities in Oshkosh and working with the Council and the community. Public Hearing The Mayor ordered the following Public Hearing: Public Hearing Regarding Industrial Development Revenue Bonds - EAA There were no appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED. Ordinance 08-194 Approve Zone Change / 2030 Algoma Boulevard There were no appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED. FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES 1 Ordinance 08-195 Approve Zone Change /North Side of West 6t" Avenue, between Oregon Street and South Main Street Proceedings of the Common Council -June 10, 2008 There were no appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED. FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Consent Agenda The minutes of the May 27t", 2008 meeting were approved as presented. The Report of the Acting City Manager was read. The bills were presented in the amount of $ 3,229,923.12. The report of the City Clerk was read. Resolution 08-196 Grant Conditional Use Permits; Approve Planned Developments A) 310 West Irving Avenue B) 2407 Jackson Street Robert Cornell, 548 West Smith Avenue, President of the Board of Association of Condo Owners for Fox Hollow Estates, stated his concerns were with part B-2407 Jackson Street and he urged the Council to add the extension of the foliage all the way to the west and to keep the blockade in place. Ron Lewellyn, 432 West Ripple Avenue, stated he had blocked one end off so cars would not drive through the parking lot; however, he would like to use it for parking when needed and he requested Council not to include any changes to the parking lot. Deputy Mayor Bain questioned if the landscape plan complied with the current ordinances and if the parking lot area was blocked due to not conforming to code. Council Member McHugh stated that as long as the owner was incompliance with the codes he should not have to have extra costs added to his modification. Darryn Burich, Director of Planning Services, stated the original plan for landscaping complied with ordinances. He stated an argument could be made to extend landscape plans to buffer some of the new traffic. He stated the Plan Commission requested the parking lot be blocked off due to the fact it was in a gravel state and parking spaces were displaced and dust conditions. He stated if the parking lot was used it would not have to conform to the ordinance due to the fact it was an existing area and they're not proposing to improve that area. Council Member Esslinger stated he was not in support of blocking off the parking lot. He explained it would remain blocked on Wisconsin Street and should be allowed to be used as an overflow lot. 2 Resolution 08-197 Approve Scope of Services -Amendment No. 3 to Modifications and Demolition to Water Filtration Plant ($327,400.00) Proceedings of the Common Council -June 10, 2008 Deputy Mayor Bain questioned if the services were regarding the engineering part and not the demolition of the tower. Council Member Esslinger questioned if this was to supersede what was already budgeted or was this addition. Mr. Patek explained the demolition of the tower was approved at the last meeting and this was approval for the consultant to do the inspection and construction management on the project. He stated that this was held off due to not being sure if the construction was to happen. Resolution 08-198 Acceptance of the Revised Oshkosh Transit System Fare Structure Council Member Palmeri questioned if the current monthly, unlimited ride pass was $20; if there was a summer break pass. He stated that Appleton had a Freedom Pass for ages 5-18 years from June 1 through August 31 for $35. He questioned if Oshkosh Transit had a day pass. He stated that Appleton had one for $4 all day unlimited rides and if getting bike racks on the buses had been considered. He suggested to looking into alternative passes. Chris Strong, Director of Transportation, stated that the $20 monthly unlimited pass would remain, he was not aware of the Freedom Pass, Oshkosh Transit does not have a day pass and bike racks were being looked into and was hopeful to have that on the agenda for the Board Meeting in July. Resolution 08-199 Approve Initial Resolution -Paving, Grading and Graveling, Sidewalk, Driveway Approach, Utilities -South Campbell Road Resolution 08-200 Award Bid for Truck Chassis and Aerial Platform /Forestry Division (ALTEC Industries Inc., $79,692.00) Resolution 08-201 Award Bid for Hydraulic Breaker /Street Division (Lincoln Contractors, $74,231.50) Resolution 08-202 Rescind Property Taxes Council Member Esslinger questioned if the exemption was for the entire building or the part that the Charter School occupied. He stated he would not want to exempt the whole building due to an occupant that was tax exempt in part of the building. Deputy Mayor Bain questioned if the resolution could be separated into parts so the other two properties would move forward. Council Member King stated that Painted Desert was a client and she would vote present. 3 Mayor Tower questioned if there was a timing issue if the Eagles Club was laid over. Proceedings of the Common Council -June 10, 2008 Mr. Fitzpatrick stated that it was the charter school however; he was not sure if the exemption was for the entire building or not. He stated that he would get the information and provide it to Council. Ms. Lorenson responded there was no timing issue that she was aware of. Resolution 08-203 Disallow Claim /Young Rene Young, 501 Otter Avenue, request Council to look further into their claim. Walter Callies, 3871 Summerset Way, speaking on behalf of the Young claim. He stated that the problems would not be resolved in the five minute time allowance, so he urged Council to hold off with their decision until he could speak with them and show them diagrams. Council Member Palmeri questioned if the request was to layover the claim to the next meeting. Council Member Esslinger requested that the claims that were disallowed have information sent to the Council prior to the meeting for review. Mayor Tower stated the request was to layover to the next meeting. Mr. Fitzpatrick stated that Mr. Patek had more information regarding the issue. Mr. Patek stated it was best to wait. Ms. Ubrig stated that she did read the claims on the Clerk's Report; however, if Council would like more information regarding the disallowed claims she would provide them with that. Resolution 08-204 Approve Miscellaneous Licenses Council Member Palmeri stated that in the Municipality of Publication of League of Wisconsin Municipalities had that the Legislature passed Act 72, which gives municipalities the option of choosing to publish a notice about a newly enacted ordinance rather than the entire ordinance. He questioned if City staff was aware of this and if the City publishes the entire ordinance and if money was saved by publishing only a notice. Ms. Ubrig stated that the entire ordinance was published and that they were aware Act 72 however; she and the City Attorney have not had time to review it together. She stated she needed to look further into it to make a decision what was published. MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA (Esslinger; second, Bain) 4 MOTION: AMEND RESOLUTION 08-1966 -THE LANDSCAPE PLAN IS ADJUSTED TO BRING THE FOLIAGE ALL THE WAY TO THE WEST PROPOSED PROPERTY LINE (Bain, second, Esslinger) CARRIED: Ayes (5) Esslinger, Bain, King, Palmeri, Mayor Tower; Noes (1) McHugh Proceedings of the Common Council -June 10, 2008 MOTION: REMOVE CONDITION #9 WITH THE CONDITION THAT THE LOT SHALL REMAIN BLOCKED OFF AT THE WISCONSIN STREET ENTRANCE (Esslinger; second, McHugh) CARRIED: Ayes (5) McHugh, Esslinger, King, Palmeri, Mayor Tower; Noes (1) Bain VOTE ON CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTION 08-202 AND 08-203 CARRIED: Ayes (6) McHugh, Esslinger, Bain, King, Palmeri, Mayor Tower Resolution 08-202 Rescind Property Taxes MOTION: DIVIDE INTO 3 PARTS: PART A BEING EAGLES CLUB/STUDIO HALL; PART B BEING IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS; AND, PART C BEING PAINTED DESERT (Esslinger; second, Bain) CARRIED: Ayes (6) McHugh, Esslinger, Bain, King, Palmeri, Mayor Tower Resolution 08-202A Rescind Property Taxes /Eagles Club/Studio Hall MOTION: LAY OVER UNTIL JUNE 24, 2008 (Bain; second, Esslinger) CARRIED: Ayes (6) McHugh, Esslinger, Bain, King, Palmeri, Mayor Tower Resolution 08-2026 Rescind Property Taxes /Ikon Office Solutions MOTION: ADOPT (Bain; second, Esslinger) CARRIED: Ayes (6) McHugh, Esslinger, Bain, King, Palmeri, Mayor Tower Resolution 08-202C Rescind Property Taxes /Painted Desert MOTION: ADOPT (Bain; second, Esslinger) CARRIED: Ayes (5) McHugh, Esslinger, Bain, Palmeri, Mayor Tower; Present (1) King Resolution 08-203 Disallow Claim /Young MOTION: ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Bain) MOTION: LAYOVER UNTIL JUNE 24, 2008 (Esslinger; second, Bain) CARRIED: Ayes (6) McHugh, Esslinger, Bain, King, Palmeri, Mayor Tower Action Taken on Ordinances and Resolutions 5 Ordinance 08-205 Approve Traffic Regulations MOTION: ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Bain) CARRIED: Ayes (6) McHugh, Esslinger, Bain, King, Palmeri, Mayor Tower Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street stated concerns for County Truck A road construction. Proceedings of the Common Council -June 10, 2008 Mr. Fitzpatrick stated he would provide answers for Mr. Bender at a later date. Ordinance 08-206 Approve Voluntary Attachment /Living Waters - Rusch Park MOTION: ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Bain) CARRIED: Ayes (6) McHugh, Esslinger, Bain, King, Palmeri, Mayor Tower Additional Action Items Ordinance 08-207 Approve Voluntary Delayed Attachment / Schrage FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Resolution 08-208 Approve Combination "Class B" Licenses /Andy's Place, Fox River Pizza and Buffet, Howard Johnson's MOTION: ADOPT (Bain; second, Esslinger) MOTION: DIVIDE INTO 2 PARTS: PART A BEING ANDY'S PLACE AND HOWARD JOHNSONS: AND, PART B BEING FOX RIVER PIZZA AND BUFFET. (Bain; second, Palmeri) CARRIED: Ayes (5) McHugh, Bain, King, Palmeri, Mayor Tower; Present (1) Esslinger Resolution 08-208A Approve Combination "Class B" License /Andy's Place and Howard Johnsons MOTION: ADOPT (Bain; second, Palmeri) CARRIED: Ayes (6) McHugh, Esslinger, Bain, King, Palmeri, Mayor Tower Robert Sobczak-Slomczewski, owner of Howard Johnson stated that he was present to explain why the transfer of license was to take place. Michael Fiandaca, Attorney for GKG Investments, stated that condemnation proceedings had been completed last month and the property was sold. He explained that GKG Investments owned a remnant parcel and intends to develop so the liquor license was vital. He stated that development considerations were a hotel or a franchise restaurant. He stated that there was approximately two years under the condemnation process to determine what needs to be done and have ability to reap some benefits from that process. He stated he was hoping to start a project there well before the two years and his client was dedicated and determined to develop 6 that parcel that was over two acres. Andy Dumke, 2030 Memoninee Drive questioned if Council had any questions pertaining to the transfer of the license. Council Member King questioned the dimensions of the remnant parcel and was there an address assigned to that parcel. Proceedings of the Common Council -June 10, 2008 Deputy Mayor Bain questioned if the next Council Meeting was enough time to find the answer to his question. He stated that the license Mr. Dumke was transferring had an establishment that was to use the license, had there been no establishment he would have been inclined not to extend however; because there was he was for the extension. He stated that in regards to Howard Johnson the license had not been dormant for one year as the ordinance states, so technically it had to be approved. Council Member Esslinger stated the laws regarding the quota for licenses needed to be changed from the State controlling the quota to the City. He explained his name was on the waiting list for a license and he would recue himself from pulling any licenses and he would support granting licenses. Resolution 08-2086 Approve Combination "Class B" License /Fox River Pizza and Buffet MOTION: LAYOVER UNTIL JUNE 24, 2008 (Bain; second, Palmeri) CARRIED: Ayes (5) McHugh, Bain, King, Palmeri, Mayor Tower; Present (1) Esslinger Jay Supple, 1621 Congress Avenue, requested Council to grant the license to Fox River Buffet for another year due to the fact they would like to add a restaurant to the hotel development on the river front. He estimated the restaurant to be about 4,000 square feet, have a view of the water, access for public use seven days a week, and utilize the docks and river walk. He stated he had hoped to get that through the RDA and go through planning by next month with all three parts. He stated the restaurant had originally been tied in with the Cambria Hotel and when that was pulled, they felt that it was not necessary; however, since they came back before Council it was a viable concept there. He stated that the goal was to be constructed at the same time, with a goal to be in ground by the end of summer, early fall and the restaurant was to open first. He stated that they would have to be creative with parking during construction of all three properties. He explained the license had not been used for approximately two, two and half years. Council Member Palmeri questioned why the restaurant had been removed from the original proposal and what was the order of construction for the hotel/restaurant and office however; the office needed tenants. He questioned how long the license had been out of commission. Deputy Mayor Bain questioned if a stipulation could be added that the renewal of the Fox River Buffet license was renewed under the condition it was used only in the redevelopment area? He stated that to those on the waiting list it was frustrating to hold a license not being used however; he believed the restaurant was a key component for the redevelopment. 7 Ms. Lorenson stated that she would have to research if a stipulation could be put on to a license renewal and the next Council Meeting was enough time for her to provide an answer. Ms. Ubrig stated that the license had not been used since August of 2005. Proceedings of the Common Council -June 10, 2008 Resolution 08-209 Approve Combination "Class B" License /Pioneer Restaurant MOTION: ADOPT (Bain; second, McHugh) MOTION: LAYOVER UNTIL JUNE 24, 2008 (Bain; second, McHugh) WITHDRAWN MOTION: LAYOVER UNTIL JUNE 24, 2008 AND HAVE STAFF PROCEED WITH THE NON RENEWAL PROCESS (Bain; second, Palmeri) CARRIED: Ayes (5) McHugh, Bain, King, Palmeri, Mayor Tower Present (1) Esslinger Michael Sweet, Officer of Decades Incorporated stated that the liquor license was an important factor to the redevelopment of the Pioneer property; plans had been approved to expand the harbor master office and include a banquet facility and once completed to open the tiki bar. He stated that there had been a deal that had fallen through so he had hoped to submit plans with in the next 45 days so they could proceed with the marina portion of the plans. He stated that he had not been present at last years Council Meeting. He stated that Decades Incorporated was working with a National Group out of Orlando to work on a hotel project on the island and a group to put a limited service hotel in the marina area and that second piece had fallen through. He stated that the intention was for the expansion to be completed by April of this year and he thought Decade knew it was not going to be completed sometime in the fall. He stated that driving by the site it looks as if nothing had happened and it costs Decade money to keep that property and that's why they want to see something happen. He stated that there was an employee at the marina and that person was here full time to operate the marina, the corporate office was located in Waukesha. He stated that he did not see the graffiti. He explained the various misleading advertisements of the property and Mr. Keierleber made all decisions as far as when to sell and at what price. He stated that there had been serious conversations with two; he did not know how many had looked at it. He stated that they were not only looking at selling but to do a joint venture per conversations with the group in Florida and he was not sure what the added value to the property would be if construction was added to property. He stated that they had approved plans but no date to start construction. He stated to his understanding they had been submitted and approved; however; the plan in place needed to be revised and would take about 45 days. Susan Diel, 4908 Island View Drive, stated that no matter what the cost of the property was, someone that runs the property into the ground and runs the value of surrounding property down 8 and does not take care of the property was called a slum lord. She urged the Council not approve the license but to pass it along to someone on the waiting list. Deputy Mayor Bain questioned if Mr. Sweet had been at the meeting last year when Decades Incorporated had requested an extension. He stated that an extension was granted because Council had been told that something was going to happen and nothing happened and that there had been no communication to the Council in regards of the potential sale of the property falling through. He questioned what the process was if Council denied the license. He questioned if action was taken on this resolution or if voting it down initiated the process. Proceedings of the Common Council -June 10, 2008 Council Member Palmeri questioned why plans had changed, last year Mr. Cooper stated the harbor master office was to be completed by April of this year and at what point did Decade know it was not going to happen. He stated that to the public it sounds as if they were being told there would be movement and every year they are not made. He questioned the memo sent to Mr. Fitzpatrick from Mr. Kinney and if the Department of Community Development had an opinion concerning the renewal of the license to Decades and if Council was to deny the license what was the City's view as to what would happen. He questioned why Council found out about the situation of the property on June 5t" and yet in the memo it stated Community Development had maintained communication with Mr. Keierleber. He questioned if Mr. Keierleber was ever notified that it was going to be difficult for Council to renew the license due to lack of developing the property and questioned why the property was not maintained. Council Member King questioned if Decades had a permanent representative in the City of Oshkosh or how often someone from the corporation was in the city. She questioned if that person had the capacity to ask or answer questions to the community or was they there only to operate the marina. She questioned when touring the property if the graffiti had been noticed. She questioned what the current list price was for the island and/or the marina. She questioned if the listing price was $17 million and who authorized the listing and how many potential buyers had viewed the property in the last year. She questioned if he had numbers for the value that would be added to the property if the master harbor was constructed. She questioned if approval for the plans was through different entities of the City or was it through Decades Corporate Board and how long to revise the plans. She questioned if held over for 45 days would there be a disruption to the licensing process and what the process was to revoke a license. She stated that one of the jewels of Oshkosh had been that property due to the location. She stated that she would like to see something developed on that property and a corporation of that magnitude such as Decades would be able to finance a development or at the least maintain the property. Council Member McHugh stated that a tiki bar was not his vision of what should be on that property and it had been four years now, there was no reason there would be a change in the future. He stated that he would not support the renewal of the license to Decades Incorporated. Ms. Lorenson stated the process was for Council to provide staff with a written notice of the intention not to renew the license and then there would be an actual hearing at the next Council Meeting. She stated that action would need to take place before July 1St, so after that date it would be a revocation and change the procedure. She stated that the procedure was similar to the non renewal; however; notices would need to be given and that it was an easier process to 9 revoke during non renewal time. She explained that the motion was giving direction for staff not to renew the license and the hearing was to be at the next meeting Mr. Kinney, Director of Community Development stated he was unsure of their plans submitted to the Inspections Office. He stated that in key properties for redevelopment it was a drawback not to have a liquor license. He stated that not having a liquor license made it more difficult to market the property. He stated that the best use for that property was a resort to enjoy the site. He stated that Community Development had been in contact with Mr. Keierleber and he had indicated all along he was interested in joint development. He stated that the liquor license was not discussed during their conversations. He stated that the department and Mr. Keierleber would need to take a look at the property and decide what was needed to be done to make sure the property was on proper footing until development. . Proceedings of the Common Council -June 10, 2008 Resolution 08-210 Approve Class "A" Fermented Malt License / Sweetwater Performance Center MOTION: ADOPT (Bain; second, McHugh) CARRIED: Ayes (4) McHugh, Bain, Palmeri, Mayor Tower; Present (2) Esslinger, King Council Member King stated that she would vote present due to the fact that Sweetwater was client. Council Member Esslinger stated that Sweetwater was a client of his and he would vote present. He stated that the process was in need of change as to issuing and denial of liquor licenses. Deputy Mayor Bain stated that Sweetwater was on the list for a Combination "Class B" license and was unable to obtain due to lack of availability. He stated that the company was thriving and was on the water. Resolution 08-211 Approve Employment Agreement for City Manager MOTION: ADOPT (Palmeri; second, Esslinger) MOTION: AMEND CONTRACT TO INCLUDE SIX MONTHS OF PAID HEALTH INSURANCE (Esslinger; second, McHugh) CARRIED: Ayes (6) McHugh, Esslinger, Bain, King, Palmeri, Mayor Tower VOTE ON RESOLUTION AS AMENDED CARRIED: Ayes (6) McHugh, Esslinger, Bain, King, Palmeri, Mayor Tower Robert Cornell, 548 West Smith Avenue, questioned if the contract stated that Mr. Rohloff becomes a resident of the city. Council Member Palmeri questioned why the resolution was initiated by Community Development when the Council does the hiring of the City Manager. 10 Mayor Tower explained that the termination and severance pay was for six months along with paid health insurance. Ms. Lorenson apologized for the error of having Community Development posted when it was suppose to be Council. Citizen Statements Lois Luebke, 619 Division Street stated that she was not against development or improvements due to the fact that her family had a history with development in the past. She stated her thanks for the flags and thanked the soldiers. She congratulated Mr. Wyman on his purchase of the Waters property and the restoration that had been done. Proceedings of the Common Council -June 10, 2008 Bob Crissie, 1220 Judy Lee Drive stated that the EAA location was not a blighted area and not a qualified TIF area. He stated that EAA should have enough funds to do what they would like to do and questioned why there were no discounts given to seniors or residents of Winnebago County attending EAA. He stated that although there would be tax increase on the two buildings it would take 20 years to recover the cost. He urged the Council not to vote in support of the resolution and requested full financial disclosure by EAA to the City of Oshkosh and its residents. Robert Cornell, 548 West Smith Avenue, stated it would be nice if the venue for the Leach Amphitheatre would have a variety of entertainment for all ages. He suggested combining venues of the Grand Opera House and the Amphitheatre. Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street stated his compliments to the four Council Members that voted for the Chamber building, and the vote was for the tax payers and not special interest groups. He stated that with out the sun dial the downtown was enhanced and clean looking. He stated that the City needed to entice people to the City and to have entertainment on weekends and build the downtown back up. Bernie Pitz, 617 West Irving Avenue, stated that the TIF money for EAA was out of place. He stated that some townships were having a meeting regarding industrial revenue bonds in the amount of $10,000,000. He stated that if EAA was bringing in as much money as they say they would be able to build the building and increase each ticket by $1. He stated the City had given enough to the EAA, the airport had been annexed so EAA would have water and sewer and they even get free sewer disposal. He stated that the tax payers do not want any more TIF's given, he had no objection to industrial revenue bonds that would be paid back with interest. Steve Barney, 1260 Elmwood Avenue, stated in 1998 the City Transit had completed a one month trial with a bike carrier on a bus and it went fine. He urged the Transit Board to contact the Regional Director of ICLEI, Amy Malek, and there were federal grants that would cover 95% of the expense for the racks on busses. He stated that the bus that goes from Oshkosh to Neenah does provide a bike rack as does the City of Appleton. He stated that out of 15 bus systems in the state, the majority had bike racks on the busses. 11 Council Member Palmeri requested a copy of Mr. Crissie's statements. Council Member announcements, Statements and Discussion Council Member Esslinger stated that at the next Council Meeting he would have a proposal to convey the land to the Chamber, to assure the citizens the City was no longer interested in purchasing the building. He stated that the City had received over $50,000 from rent on the land that had been donated to the City. Council Member King was speaking on behalf of the Energy and Environmental Board requesting an opportunity for citizens to have a meeting with the DNR or EPA representatives regarding the environmental impact from the docks by the Leach Amphitheatre. Proceedings of the Common Council -June 10, 2008 Council Member Palmeri questioned if there was any plan to have workshops concerning the sun dial and to be respectful to the donors of the sun dial. He questioned what the process was for determining what art pieces were acceptable or not. Council Member McHugh stated that he was working on a draft for an ordinance regarding the use of electric cars in the city. Mayor Tower suggested having someone from the DNR or EPA attend the Energy and Environmental Board Meeting. He stated that at the last Council meeting it had been suggested that there was someone that had wanted to do something different at the sundial location and respect needed to be shown to the original donors of the sun dial. He stated that funds would need to be brought forth prior to making a change there. He explained the workshop following the meeting was single stage recycling; the storm water workshop would be held on June 24t"; the gateway initiatives workshop would follow the first meeting in July ;and the ambulance billing update at the second meeting in July with the Museum potentially sometime in the fall. Mr. Fitzpatrick stated that there was interest to have dialog pertaining to a new fountain and that was going to take some time. He stated that his concern was to respect those that donated and took the time with the sun dial in the first place. Ms. Lorenson stated that she had not had time to research the process of determining what art was accepted or not. City Manager Announcements, Statements and Discussion Mr. Fitzpatrick stated that in April the City had been notified by the Environmental Protection Agency that the City had been awarded a $200,000 Brownfield's Grant and the funds were to be used to conduct environmental assessments on the Brownfield sites and develop a mediation plans on sites where contamination was present. MOTION: ADJOURN (Esslinger; second, McHugh) CARRIED: VOICE VOTE 12 The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m. PAMELA R. UBRIG CITY CLERK 13