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Sustainability Planning Committee
September 2, 2009
Members Present: David Borsuk, John Casper, Margy Davey, John Fitzpatrick
Randy Johnston, Jackson Kinney, Michael Lizotte, Shirley Mattox, Dani Stolley,
Bill Sturm, David Patek, Bob Poeschl, Janet Scalpone, Chris Strong
Members Not Present: Ed Bowen, Scott Hanson, Kent Monte
Staff: Susan Kepplinger, Catherine Neiswender
Summary of Activities to Date
Committee members reviewed the summary of activities that had been sent prior
to the meeting.
Overview of Next Steps /Distribution of Plans for Review
Staff distributed the attached draft timeline. Jackson Kinney described plans for
development of slides for public presentations. Discussion followed regarding
strategies for public education /outreach activities. Members also reviewed and
discussed a flyer developed for distribution at the Farmers Market in September.
Members were asked to review four sustainability plans /reports developed by
other Wisconsin communities and be prepared to identify elements they feel
would be important to include in the City's plan. Some hard copies were made
available and copies are also posted on the City web site.
Vision Report and Sustainability
Staff distributed the attached summary of sustainability related issues that were
noted by those who participated in the workshops or completed a survey on line.
Discussion followed.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Susan Kepplinger
Principal Planner
Forum
To be determined Plan Commission and Common Council Workshops
Plan Adoption
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COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY VALUES IDENTIFIED
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VISION OSHKOSH REPORT
The Vision Oshkosh Report contained results of two surveys, one of which was completed by
those participating in the public meetings, and a shorter one that was completed on line by the
public at large. The results of these surveys were identified as "Findings" in the Report.
Approximately 200 people participated in the public meetings and 2,100 in the online survey.
Based on these survey results, it appears the following sustainability related issues were
important to survey participants:
More bicycle and pedestrian trails and better access to those trails
Increase in the amount of public green space in private developments
Increase in street tree plantings
Infill development and downtown development
Sustainable design practices (solar panels, etc.)
Public transit improvements (local and regional)
Community gardens, access to locally produced food