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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PROCEED/NGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL � CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN ` FEBRUARY 24, 2015 OlHKQIN ON THE WATER REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Mayor Tower presided. Mr. Rohloff introduced Alexa Naudziunas, the new Assistant Planner. PRESENT: Council Members Tom Pech, Jr., Steven Herman, Deb Allison-Aasby, Caroline Panske, Sean Fitzgerald, Steve Cummings, and Mayor Tower ALSO PRESENT: Mark Rohloff, City Manager; Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk; Lynn Lorenson, City Attorney and Dave Patek, Director of Public Works Council Member Cummings read the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jake Ketter and Emily Roland from South Park Middle School; and, Haley Tovar from Perry Tipler Middle School. Mr. Rohloff introduced Jerry Deschane, Executive Director of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, who would be giving a presentation on Partnership for Prosperity. Mr. Deschane stated one of highest priorities of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities was to re-engage with its membership to learn of the needs of Wisconsin communities. He explained how thriving municipalities were critical to a successful state economy and felt the State should invest its limited resources where most of the economic activity occurred and the most jobs were being created. He stated the agenda of the Partnership for Prosperity was to create a new state-local partnership to drive the state's economy forward. He asked the Council to support the League of Wisconsin Municipalities Partnership for Prosperity Agenda. Council Member Fitzgerald asked if the number of newly elected legislators who had served previously in their local municipalities, was higher than normal. Mr. Deschane stated he did not have the data to answer Council Member Fitzgerald's question, however he indicated that the State Legislature was the next line of progression for locally elected officials. Mayor Tower asked for an explanation of a provision that was tied in with moving the assessor operations over to Winnebago County. Mr. Deschane explained that municipalities who chose to have the County take over their assessment operations�would be required to assess at 100% of market value every year. 1 PROCEED/NGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL— FEBRUARY 24, 2015 Resolution 15-59 Support the League of Wisconsin Municipalities Partnership for Prosperity Agenda MOTION: ADOPT (Pech; second, Allison-Aasby) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Pech, Herman, Allison-Aasby, Panske, Fitzgerald, Cummings, Mayor Tower PUBLIC HEAR/NG Resolution 15-60 Final Resolution Vacating Portion of Mount Vernon Street 1400 Block MOTION: ADOPT (Allison-Aasby; second, Panske) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Pech, Herman, Allison-Aasby, Panske, Fitzgerald, Cummings, Mayor Tower CITIZEN STATEMENTS TO COUNCIL There were no citizen statements to Council. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills presented by the Finance Director Receipt and Filing of Museum Board Minutes from January 8, 2015 Receipt and Filing of Common Council Minutes from February 10, 2015 Receipt of Claim filed with the City's Insurance Company: A) Karen Steineke for alleged damages from the Police Department B) Douglas Pausch for alleged damages from a fall on a patch of ice Resolution 15-61 Award Bid for Floor Sweeper/Scrubber for Street Division to Fairchild Equipment ($56,752.00) Resolution 15-62 Award Bid for Equipment Trailer for Street Division to DeCleene Trailer Sales Inc. ($46,932.74) Resolution 15-63 Award Bid for Skid Steer for Street Division to FABCO Equipment Inc. ($64,065.00) Resolution 15-64 Approve Purchase of 2015 iasWorld Service Agreement for IT Division to Tyler Technologies ($85,380) Resolution 15-65 Award Bid for Street Sweeper for Streets Division to Bruce Municipal, Inc. ($241,998.00) 2 PROCEED/NGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL— FEBRUARY 24, 2015 Resolution 15-66 Approve Accepting Utility Easement from Winnebago County from Aeroinnovate Way Westerly to Knapp Street Road Council Member Herman asked for an update on the Aviation Business Park. Allen Davis, Director of Community Development, stated the final design was expected to be bid out in Spring. He stated the design had already been approved by the County and the Aviation Committee and explained that the resolution was the final step before the design could be sent to the Economic Development Association (EDA) for approval. He stated once the design was approved by the EDA the project could be bid out. Resolution 15-67 Approve Accepting Utility Easements from Winnebago County and the City of Oshkosh within Aviation Business Park Resolution 15-68 Approve Disposition of Surplus Property to Winnebago County on West Side of Aeroinnovate Way Resolution 15-69 Accept Dedication of Street Right of Way for Aeroinnovate Way and South Side of Ripple Road /Aviation Business Park Resolution 15-70 Approve Professional Service Agreement for Engineering Construction Services with Strand Associates /Aviation Business Park ($263,555.00) Resolution 15-71 Approval of Amendment to Agreement for Engineering Services with Kueny Architects LLC for Design/Bidding/Construction Management Services Related to Phase 3 of the Upgrade of the Central Garage ($20,520.00) Resolution 15-72 Reauthorize Continuance of Self-Insurance for Worker's Compensation Mayor Tower asked for an explanation of the resolution. Mr. Rohloff stated as a result of being self insured, every two years the City had to reaffirm with the State that the City was self insured for worker's compensation. He stated worker's compensation claims had dropped dramatically since the introduction of automated refuse collection. He stated if the City would go into the market for fully insured worker's compensation the premium would be $660,000.00 a year as opposed to $305,000 for the self insured worker's compensation. Resolution 15-73 Accept Street Right of Way for South Side of 1000 Block East Parkway Avenue Resolution 15-74 Authorize Sponsorship of Rain Barrel Workshop Resolution 15-75 Approval of Special Event - Oshkosh Festivals, Inc. to utilize City streets for their Oshkosh St. Patrick's Day Parade and Party / March 14, 2015 3 PROCEED/NGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL— FEBRUARY 24, 2015 Resolution 15-76 Approval of Special Event - NAMI Oshkosh to utilize City streets for their NAMI Oshkosh's Suicide Awareness 5K Run-Walk /April 25, 2015 Resolution 15-77 Approval of Special Event - Bago Walleye Club to utilize Menominee Park for their Bago Walleye Club Tournament Series / May 3, May 31, June 28 and July 26, 2015 Council Member Herman asked if extra parking was put in place on days when there were multiple special events at Menominee Park. Ray Maurer, Director of Parks, stated typically the Special Event Review Committee did not allow soft tournaments on the same day as a fishing tournament. He stated parking on the grass was allowed during larger events witfi the stipulation that the organizer was responsible for replacing damaged turf. Council Member Herman asked if event holders were allowed to partition off specific parking areas exclusive to their event. Mr. Maurer indicated that the City ordinance stated if a fishing tournament had more than two hundred fifty boat entries, the organizers of the event could buy out the parking lot for their exclusive use. Council Member Herman asked if there were signs notifying citizens of the rule changes for the Menominee Park boat launch parking lot. Mr. Maurer stated two years ago signs were placed at the Menominee Park boat launch parking lot informing citizens of the new parking lot rules and extended hours. Resolution 15-78 Approval of Special Event - Terry's Bar to utilize Menominee Park for their Terry's Bar Walleye Tournament/ May 16, 2015 Resolution 15-79 Approval of Special Event - Oshkosh Festivals, Inc. to utilize Leach Amphitheater, Riverside Park Parking Lot and City streets for their Oshkosh Irish Fest & 5K Run -Walk / June 11, 12, 13 and 14, 2015 Resolution 15-80 Approval of Special Event - Oshkosh Fine Arts Association to utilize South Park for their Winnebagoland Art Fair/June 14, 2015 Resolution 15-81 Approval of Special Event - Central Wisconsin Auto Collectors to utilize South Park for their Central Wisconsin Auto Collectors Car Show and Flea Market/June 28, 2015 Resolution 15-82 Approval of Special Event - Real Men Wear Pink of WI, Inc. to utilize Menominee Park for their Real Men Wear Pink Softball Tournament / July 10, 11 and 12, 2015 4 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL— FEBRUARY 24, 2015 Resolution 15-83 Approval of Special Event - Oshkosh Saturday Farmers Market, Inc., to utilize South Park for their Market in the Park / July 15, 2015 through September 30, 2015 (every Wednesday) Council Member Cummings asked where the farmers market would be set up. Ray Maurer, Director of Parks, stated the farmers market would be using Shelter Number One and that vendors and food trucks would be set up adjacent to the shelter area. Resolution 15-84 Approval of Special Event - Wisconsin Alliance of Bass Tournament Anglers to utilize Rainbow Park for their WABTA Oshkosh Open / July 18 and 19, 2015 Resolution 15-85 Approval for Special Event - UW-Oshkosh Cross Country to utilize city streets for their Titan 5K/August 1, 2015 Council Member Pech was concerned that organizers of the event were placing permanent markings on City streets regarding mile markers and such. Lynn Lorenson, City Attorney, stated permanent markings were addressed at the Special Event Review Committee Meeting. She stated the organizer of the event was told that there could not be markings of any kind on the pavement. Resolution 15-86 Approve Appointments for the Following Boards and Commissions: Landmarks Commission and Sustainability Advisory Board Resolution 15-87 Approve Special Class "B" Licenses, Agent Change for Combination "Class B" License, Operator Licenses and Taxi-Cab Driver License MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA (Panske; second, Herman) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Pech, Herman, Allison-Aasby, Panske, Fitzgerald, Cummings, Mayor Tower Ordinance 15-88 Adopt Ordinance to Allow Natural Prairie Prescribed Burning and repeal Chapter 21 Pollution MOTION: ADOPT (Herman; second, Fitzgerald) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Pech, Herman, Allison-Aasby, Panske, Fitzgerald, Cummings, Mayor Tower Ordinance 15-89 Approve Request from FVTC Foundation Inc., to Attach Property to the City from Town of Nekimi / FVTC Foundation Inc., Voluntary Attachment; 4233 Waupun Road MOTION: ADOPT (Pech; second, Herman) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Pech, Herman, Allison-Aasby, Panske, Fitzgerald, Cummings, Mayor Tower 5 PROCEED/NGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL— FEBRUARY 24, 2015 Ordinance 15-90 Approve Extension of Agreement with TSG for Licensing, Software Support and Upgrade for Telephone System and Authorize the Waiving of Bids to Purchase Telephone System Upgrades and Licensing, Software Support and Upgrades from TSG (Staff Recommends Waiving the Rules and Adopting on First Reading) MOTION: SUSPEND RULES FOR CONSIDERATION (Herman; second, Pech) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Pech, Herman, Allison-Aasby, Panske, Fitzgerald, Cummings, Mayor Tower MOTION: ADOPT (Cummings; second, Panske) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Pech, Herman, Allison-Aasby, Panske, Fitzgerald, Cummings, Mayor Tower Council Member Herman requested that the Council waive the rules and consider the ordinance at the first reading. Council Member Pech asked for an explanation for waiving the rules. Lynn Lorenson, City Attorney, stated there was urgency in approving the ordinance due to the current lease running out. Ordinance 15-91 Amend Section 23-3 Recycling Required to Update Types of Plastic Containers Accepted for Recycling FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 15-92 Approval of Changes for Displaying Annual Parking Permits FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 15-93 Approval of Parking Regulation Changes on WheatField Way, Kentucky Street and Florida Avenue FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Resolution 15-94 Accept Donations and Approve Agreement with Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and Gerber Leisure Products, Inc. for Inclusive Playground at South Park MOTION: ADOPT (Pech; second, Allison-Aasby) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Pech, Herman, Allison-Aasby, Panske, Fitrgerald, Cummings, Mayor Tower Jessica Miller, 1050 Adams Avenue, stated the inclusive playground would enable wheelchair bound citizens direct access as well as people who used walkers. She stated throughout the playground structure there would be panels that touched upon visual and hearing impairments. She stated the playground would also include typical monkey bars, 6 PROCEED/NGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL— FEBRUARY 24, 2015 balance beams, slides and other things to make the playground inviting to all children and all families. Pam Delap, 685 Clairville Road, read a letter on behalf of Sara Muhlbauer, 2430 Kingston Place. Ms. Muhlbauer wanted the Council to know that the ultimate goal of the inclusive playground was established to create a natural environment where values of acceptance, empathy, kindness, and respect would be modeled and learned through recreation, civility, and acceptance of diversity within the Oshkosh community. Gail Hawley stated she believed that inclusion was a learned behavior which began in childhood. She asked the Council to support the resolution. Jessica Miller, 1050 Adams Avenue, spoke on behalf of Jennifer Tabbert. Ms. Tabbert wanted the Council to know that it was important for her special needs child to have an environment that allowed him to play, learn, and have fun. She stated the inclusive playground would enable all of her children to play together at the same place. Ginger Beuk, 224 E. Tennessee Avenue, served on the committee for the inclusive playground and stated the inclusive playground was a step in the right direction toward changing the perception of people with disabilities. Pam Delap, 685 Clairville Road, stated removing physical barriers was the first step toward the goal of community inclusion. Diane Abraham, 175 Wyldewood Drive, represented the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, and stated the inclusive playground had been an unmet need for the City of Oshkosh and commended the fundraising efforts from the playground committee. She thanked all who donated money toward the project and City staff for their help with the project. Council Member Panske applauded the playground committee and the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation for their efforts in making the inclusive playground a reality. Council Member Fitzgerald asked where the City funds for the inclusive playground were coming from. Mr. Rohloff stated there were several capital improvement projects that came in under budget and that those funds would be allocated for the inclusive playground project. Council Member Fitzgerald asked if the current budget would be affected by the funds being allocated to the inclusive playground project. Mr. Rohloff stated the funds being allocated to the inclusive playground project would have no effect on the current year's budget. Council Member Pech stated he was inspired by the efforts of everyone involved in the process of getting the inclusive playground built in the City of Oshkosh. 7 PROCEED/NGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL— FEBRUARY 24, 2015 Council Member Allison-Aasby asked when the inclusive playground would be completed. Ray Maurer, Director of Parks, stated weather permitting, excavation would begin in mid April and the project would be completed by late May in time for the conclusion of the school year. Mayor Tower stated he felt the inclusive playground was a good use of tax payer dollars. Resolution 15-95 Establish Fees for Natural Prairie Prescribed Burning Permit and Fire Services MOTION: ADOPT (Panske; second, Fitzgerald) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Pech, Herman, Allison-Aasby, Panske, Fitzgerald, Cummings, Mayor Tower COUNCIL DISCUSSION, D/RECTION TO CITY MANAGER AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS A GOEDC branding kick-off meeting would be held at the Convention Center on March 12tn at 7:30 a.m. A workshop tour of the Public Works Field Operation Facility Located at 639 Witzel Avenue (Entrance from South Campbell Road) would be held on March 10th at 4:30 p.m. Council Member Cummings reported the Heritage Tourism Program would begin offering historic tours starting with the Central City area. He stated once there was an inventory of all the historic buildings in the City other tours would become available. Mr. Rohloff stated the cost to have someone put the historic information together was estimated to be $2,000.00. He stated since the historical tours fell under tourism it was appropriate to use room tax dollars to fund it; however the Convention and Visitors Bureau would manage the program. The Council unanimously agreed to use $2,000.00 from the room tax fund to pay toward the cost of putting the historic information together for historic tours. Mayor Tower stated due to finro Council Members running in the Mayoral race in the Spring Election, there would be a vacant council seat to fill. He suggested that the City begin the application process so the new council could appoint the vacant seat at their first or second meeting. Mr. Rohloff stated the ordinance for vacant council seat appointment would have to be finreaked in order to begin the recruitment process prior to the seat becoming vacant. Mayor Tower proposed making upgrades to technology and renovating the Council Chambers. A committee comprised of Council Members Cummings and Panske along with a third council member yet to be determined would work with City staff to compete a plan to upgrade the technology of the Council Chambers and renovate the Council Chambers as necessary to accompany the technological upgrades. He stated the committee would report back to the Council the first week of May. 8 PROCEED/NGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL— FEBRUARY 24, 2015 Mayor Tower stated he recently appointed Council Member Herman to work with Mr. Rohloff and the head of the IT Department to research the purchase of tablets which would be required for council members to use for Council Meetings instead of a printed agenda. CITIZEN STATEMENTS TO COUNCIL There were no citizen statements to Council. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENT& STATEMENTS Mr. Rohloff reported the City had signed an agreement for aquatic plant management and maintenance services in case weeds needed to be removed from Millers Bay. Mr. Rohloff stated the State of City would be held on Monday, March 23�d Council Member Pech reported that starting Saturday, February 28th, the Oshkosh Public Museum would present the "Art of the Brick" which were creations made using Legos. Council Member Cummings stated the museum would have extended hours on Wednesdays and have activities geared toward children. Council Member Herman stated he had heard complaints about weeds at the 24th Avenue Boat Launch. He asked if the agreement made for plant management and maintenance services could be used for other areas than Millers Bay. Ray Maurer, Director of Parks, stated that the 24th Avenue Boat Launch was listed in the agreement for plant management and maintenance services. MOTION: ADJOURN (Pech; second, Panske) CARRIED: VOICE VOTE The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. PAMELA R. UBRIG CITY CLERK 9