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CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. in Council
Chambers, City Hall
Mayor Cummings presided.
PRESENT: Council Members Jake Krause, Lori Palmeri, Deb Allison-Aasby, Steven
Herman, Caroline Panske, and Mayor Steve Cummings
EXCUSED: Council Member Tom Pech, Jr.
ALSO PRESENT: Mark Rohloff, City Manager; Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk; Lynn
Lorenson, City Attorney; and Allen Davis, Director of Community Development
Council Member Krause read the Invocation.
The Presentation of Colors was led by Cub Scout Troop 3698.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Faith Lor from Emmeline Cook Elementary School;
and, Sierra Pickart from Oaklawn Elementary School.
PRESENTATION
John Houseal, Principal, Houseal & Lavigne Associates, presented the downtown master
plan called Imagine Oshkosh. A copy of the presentation is filed in the City Clerk's office.
Council Member Palmeri questioned if Houseal & Lavigne had reached out to any
businesses that had left the area to determine what may have kept them in the City.
Mr. Houseal explained they had not surveyed businesses that were not located in
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Council Member Palmeri stated it appeared there was only about 6 entities listed as
potential partners for the implementation plan. She questioned if there was the
possibility of additional partners as it was a hefty responsibility for a small group.
Mr. Houseal explained they had identified essential entities that needed to be part of the
implementation plan, and believed additional partners would be added.
Council Member Palmeri stated she had been concerned that it may overstress entities
such as the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation, however, she
understood through their networks they may shift and delegate some responsibility. She
explained it was noted in the implementation plan that there was inconsistent design that
needed to be brought into harmony. She stated she partially agreed with the statement,
however, she had visited other communities where the harmony had resulted in a type
of'Disneyfication', and questioned how that would be mitigated.
Mr. Houseal stated he agreed, and their design guidelines were not created to dictate
architecture. He explained they focused on building orientation, a range of materials and
being sensitive to historic buildings within a new development. He explained there was
enough guidance to provide structure for decision making, though not rigid to prevent
an architect from bringing something unique to a project.
Council Member Palmeri stated the central City was already one of the most densely
populated in the region, and she had concerns that encouraging residential growth could
result in over-densification. She questioned how that would be addressed, other than
going vertical, which was only appropriate in certain areas.
Mr. Houseal stated there would be an equilibrium that would find itself and market
would be the driver of that equilibrium. He explained if a large development was built,
it would take up significant market absorption for that type of product for several years.
He stated other developers then would have to focus on different needs to remain
competitive in the market. He explained individuals who lived in a downtown area
anticipated a higher density.
Council Member Palmeri stated sites 'H' and 'J' within the Imagine Oshkosh plan were
concerning as they reminded her of 'super block'. She explained related to pedestrians
and walk-ability, it would be difficult to walk through an area such as this, one would
need to walk around an entire block to access another side.
Mr. Houseal stated they were existing sites that were not that large, and there were efforts
to avoid big voids and maintain walk-ability.
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Council Member Palmeri stated she had used the wrong term; she meant 'soviet block'
and not 'super block'. She explained the design concept seemed institutional.
Mr. Houseal explained it had been a volumetric study, not a detailed study like what had
been completed for the Sawdust District. He stated the purpose was to demonstrate to
the development community what could be developed, based on market realities and
available properties. He explained they were not recommended site plans and were
viable use concepts.
Council Member Palmeri questioned if site 'J' would be a transit oriented design due to
the lack of parking.
Mr. Houseal explained ground floor parking was included with the building. He stated
the designs had market and site plan viability by considering items such as parking.
Council Member Palmeri questioned if there may be a perception with site 'J' that public
access to the waterfront may be diminished.
Mr. Houseal stated that it was possible that would be a perception, however, throughout
the plan there was public access to the water front with a trail.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2018 City Budget
Ordinance 17-536 Approve Amendment to Comprehensive Land Use Maps Changing
the Land Use Designation for Properties Located on the South Side
of State Highway 91 between Clairville Road & State Highway 44
from Industrial to Residential (Plan Commission Recommends
Approval)
Council Member Allison-Aasby questioned if Council would need to wait until the
second reading of the ordinance to ask questions or comments.
Mr. Rohloff stated there was nothing prohibiting Council from discussion during a first
reading.
Council Member Allison-Aasby stated she had seen the topic on the plan commission
agenda and had watched the meeting. She explained the developer had stated there was
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a need for housing near the companies in the area, especially for those that may have
transportation concerns. She stated in theory, she agreed it was a good idea and there
was a need in the community. She explained she could understand where it would be
helpful in a month to month situation, as the industries in the area often had high turn-
over, however, if there were year-long leases she wasn't sure if the development would
suit the need. She stated the railroad tracks and transload station were nearby, and she
did not believe they were in favor of the development. She explained she understood the
plan commission recommended approval, however, she would like to know if it was
unanimous approval. She stated with the information she had at the moment she did not
believe it was an item she would support.
Council Member Herman stated he understood the railroad was not in favor of a having
an apartment complex next to their transload station. He explained the site had been
moved to the current area due to residents having noise complaints with the railroad. He
stated he did not feel the development suited the area and did not believe Oshkosh
needed additional apartment complexes. He explained he would not support the
development.
CITIZEN STATEMENTS
Art Rathjen, 2380 Highway 44, on behalf of Greater Oshkosh Economic Development
Corporation, invited Council, City staff and members of the community to a presentation
on Monday, November 271h from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Menominee Nation
Arena.
Richard Hulbert, 808 Washington Avenue, stated in July of 2000, he entered into a
contract to purchase a duplex. He stated he had never requested for his property to be
zoned as single family. He explained at the time of purchase, there was no ordinance
regarding fees for inspections or zoning. He stated he had the property for sale, and his
potential buyer had informed him that the property was listed with the City as a single
family residence. He explained he had obtained legal counsel, who after talking with the
City, informed him to send in electric bills showing it had been kept separate. He stated
he did so and was then informed he needed to pay a$45 inspection fee. He explained he
would not have purchased the duplex originally had the current ordinance been in place,
and requested the City to honor the original contract that included no inspections and
keep the R-2 zoning status.
Mr. Rohloff recommended Mr. Hulbert work with Darryn Burich, Planning Services
Manager, to resolve the concern.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Report of Bills by the Finance Director
Receipt & Filing of Oshkosh Museum Board Minutes from October 5, 2017
Receipt & Filing of Common Council Minutes from October 10th, 171h& 241h 2017
Approval of Cash Report from September 2017
Receipt of Claims filed with the City's Insurance Company:
A) German Mutual Insurance of behalf of Ron Montgomery for alleged
damage to property from a police vehicle
Resolution 17-537 Accept Dedication of Street Right of Way; 1212 South Main Street
(Plan Commission Recommends Approval; RDA Recommends
Approval)
Resolution 17-538 Approve Specific Implementation Plan Amendment for Mixed Use
Arena/Event Complex; 1212 South Main Street (Plan Commission
Recommends Approval)
Council Member Palmeri asked for an explanation of the increase in signage allowances
related to space modifications.
Mr. Davis explained it was based on the applicant's submission of plans, and the
uniqueness of the property resonated with the plan commission. He stated there would
be restrictions related to the video board and maintaining safety with traffic.
Council Member Palmeri stated she understood there had been concerns related to traffic,
and questioned if the requirements could be modified in the future.
Mr. Davis stated yes, if the signage became a problem related to traffic, it could be
addressed in the future.
Council Member Palmeri questioned if the 1,582 feet was one sign or a combination of
signs.
Mr. Davis explained the 1,582 feet was a total of signage for the building fagade.
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Resolution 17-539 Approve Specific Implementation Plan for Dog Daycare &
Overnight Boarding at 3792 Jackson Street (Plan Commission
Recommends Approval)
Resolution 17-540 Approve Specific Implementation Plan Amendment for Outdoor
Vehicle Storage;3596 Stearns Drive (Plan Commission Recommends
Approval)
Resolution 17-541 Approve Agreement with Foust Excavating, Inc. for 2017/2018 Snow
& Ice Removal
Resolution 17-542 Award Bid &Approve 3 Year Agreement with Cintas Fire Protection
for Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Services for Various Departments
(33,532.35)
Resolution 17-543 Approve Change Order #2 for Public Works Contract No. 15-09;
Aviation Business Park (+34,875.00)
Council Member Herman stated he understood the work was complete and the contract
needed to be modified, however, he explained he did not believe any more work should
be done in the aviation industrial park until the County held up their end of the deal.
Mr. Davis explained the modification to the contract was to allow the Economic
Development Administration (EDA) grant to be closed by the end of the year.
Council Member Herman questioned if that meant the City was complete with their
portion of the project.
Mr. Davis stated the City was complete with the EDA funded portion of the project.
James Rabe, Director of Public Works, explained a separate water main loop project was
underway, although it was not related solely to the aviation business park.
Resolution 17-544 Approve Amendment #1 to Professional Service Agreement with
Strand Associates, Inc. for Engineering Construction Related
Services; Aviation Business Park (+$36,211.00)
Resolution 17-545 Strongly Encourage CN Railroad to Cooperate with the City&Allow
the Completion of its Critical Stormwater Project at the East 141h
Avenue Railroad Crossing
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Council Member Panske questioned if a timeframe should be added.
Ms. Lorenson stated it was difficult to address a timeframe as even if the City requested
a response within a week, if it was not met, there would not be a consequence. She
explained City staff would continue to work with the railroad and had engaged outside
counsel to explore additional options.
Council Member Panske questioned if the topic would be put back on the agenda,
dependent on the response, or lack thereof, from the railroad.
Mr. Rohloff stated City staff would keep Council updated, as it remained an ongoing
concern.
Council Member Allison-Aasby stated in her experience working with the railroad while
serving on Council had always been difficult and response time was slow.
Mr. Rohloff explained Senator Johnson and Congressman Grothman had been responsive
and supportive.
Resolution 17-546 Remove Sustainability Advisory Board Member
Resolution 17-547 Approve Appointment to the Sustainability Advisory Board
Resolution 17-548 Disallowance of Claim by Susan Vander Grinten
Resolution 17-549 Approve Combination "Class B" License, Special Class "B" Licenses
& Operator Licenses
MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA (Herman; second, Allison-Aasby)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Krause, Palmeri, Allison-Aasby, Herman, Panske, Mayor
Cummings
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ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance 17-550 Modify Parking Regulations on Leeward Court West,North Westfield
Street&West 6th Avenue
MOTION: ADOPT (Herman; second, Panske)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Krause, Palmeri, Allison-Aasby, Herman, Panske, Mayor
Cummings
Ordinance 17-551 Cancel December 26, 2017 Council Meeting
MOTION: ADOPT (Herman; second, Palmeri)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Krause, Palmeri, Allison-Aasby, Herman, Panske, Mayor
Cummings
Ordinance 17-552 Amend Chapter 16 Housing Code of the Municipal Code to Create
Section 16-33(A)(10) Pertaining to Carbon Monoxide Detectors &
Section 16-46(B) Pertaining to Carbon Monoxide Detectors Penalties
FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Ordinance 17-553 Repeal & Recreate Portions of Chapter 13 Fire Prevention to Adopt
Updated Provisions of The International Fire Code (IFC) & Pertaining
to the Forfeiture for Smoke Detector / Carbon Monoxide Detector
Violations
FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Ordinance 17-554 Approve Zone Change from I Institutional District to I-PD
Institutional District with Planned Development Overlay; 425 Lake
Shore Drive — Water Filtration Plant (Plan Commission
Recommends Approval)
FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Council Member Panske stated an allowance for a barbed-wire fence was included,
however, in the plan commission minutes it indicated that Steve Brand, Public Works
Utility Manager, stated there was no barbed-wire fence proposed for the project. She
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questioned if the allowance for the barbed-wire fence needed to be removed from the
document prior to Council approval at the next Council meeting.
Darryn Burich, Planning Services Manager, explained it would be removed.
Resolution 17-555 Approve Imagine Oshkosh / A Master Plan for Our Center City &
Central City Investment Strategy (Plan Commission Recommends
Approval)
MOTION: ADOPT (Allison-Aasby; second, Panske)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Krause, Palmeri, Allison-Aasby, Herman, Panske, Mayor
Cummings
Council Member Panske stated while the plan itself had no fiscal impact, she believed
there had been a cost to having Houseal & Lavigne Associates create the plan. She
questioned how much that was.
Darryn Burich, Planning Services Manager, stated he believed the original contract had
been for approximately$150,000.
Council Member Panske questioned now that the plan was nearing implementation,how
would City staff go back and check off items that had been accomplished. She stated an
example was the public arts & beautification committee had been established based on
City staff recommendation.
Mr. Burich explained the public arts & beautification committee would be able to help
facilitate additional recommendations within the plan.
Council Member Panske stated that had just been an example. She explained in going
through the plan, it was evident the City was headed in the right direction, and
questioned if it needed to be noted in the plan that certain items had already been
accomplished.
Mr. Burich stated no. He explained in reviewing the implementation plan, there was a
staggering amount of work ahead of City staff, and they would need a team created to
implement the plan.
Council Member Panske questioned what the timeframe would be to evaluate the
progress that had been made.
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Mr. Burich stated it would be ongoing.
Council Member Panske stated Go-Transit was in the process of creating a development
plan, and had been exploring accessibility within the City. She questioned if they would
have access to the Imagine Oshkosh plan to use as a tool.
Mr. Burich stated it would be shared with everyone and could be accessed on the City
website.
Mr. Rohloff explained as City staff worked on the 2019-2020 plan, the Imagine Oshkosh
document would be primary to the discussion. He stated he would recommend setting
2 year goals and adjust as opportunities presented themselves, just as the arena had.
Council Member Palmeri questioned if it was in the scope of the contract with Houseal
& Lavigne to identify any funding for the implementation of the plan.
Mr. Davis stated in general terms, when it came to CIPs, tax increment financing, grant
programs or partnerships with investors, it would be a case by case basis. He explained
establishing funding was part of any implementation plan.
Council Member Palmeri questioned if that meant it was part of the scope of the contract
with Houseal & Lavigne.
Mr. Davis stated it identified some forms of funding although it was not site specific. He
reminded Council that Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) had
given the City a $50,000 grant as part of the $150,000 contract cost, and the Community
Foundation and Chamber of Commerce had paid for part of it as well. He stated the City
had received outside funds for nearly half of the contract cost.
Council Member Palmeri questioned who had helped in funding the corridor studies.
Mr. Davis stated the Community Foundation and Chamber of Commerce had assisted.
Council Member Herman questioned how flexible the City would be with the
recommended use of space, for example, if there was a shovel ready project, could it be
approved despite not being recommended in the plan.
Mr. Davis stated there would be a two-step process, as the plan would need to be
amended first.
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Council Member Herman questioned if there were projects ready to begin that fit the
recommendations.
Mr. Davis explained he believed if the City wished to implement the plan, it was
important to wait for projects that matched the recommendations. He stated it may be
necessary to forgo short term results to achieve the long term goals of the plan.
Council Member Herman questioned if the City would send out something similar to a
request for proposal, or provide a document to the Greater Oshkosh Economic
Development Corporation, the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations that
helped spur development.
Mr. Davis stated they would. He explained they would work with the Redevelopment
Authority (RDA) to create the request for proposal. He stated any incentive package
would appear before Council for approval.
Council Member Herman questioned if Council would be consulted regarding the
request for proposal. He stated he thought it was important to remain flexible in regards
to the implementation, as opportunities and possibilities that had not been considered in
the past may appear.
Mayor Cummings stated he believed the City needed to have higher standards and use
the plan as a guide. He explained he believed the City had been guilty of letting any
project develop in the past,which resulted in areas that were piecemeal and lacked vision.
He stated he believed the City needed to maintain the character of the downtown and
adhere to the standards.
Resolution 17-556 Approve 2018 Business Improvement District Operating Plan &
Budget
MOTION: ADOPT (Allison-Aasby; second, Herman)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Krause, Palmeri, Allison-Aasby, Herman, Panske, Mayor
Cummings
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Resolution 17-557 Approve Engineering Services Agreement with AECOM Technical
Services, Inc. for Construction Monitoring & Documentation
Services Related to Construction of Contract No. 17-03 -Mary Jewell
Lift Station & Park Shelter ($589,665.00)
MOTION: ADOPT (Herman; second, Allison-Aasby)
CARRIED: Ayes (4) Palmeri, Allison-Aasby, Herman, Mayor Cummings
Noes (2) Krause, Panske
Council Member Herman asked for an explanation of what technical services and
construction monitoring meant, as he believed there had been nearly$3 million in change
orders related to using AECOM.
James Rabe, Director of Public Works, explained the contract would provide full-time,
on-site construction observation, review of contractor submittals and functioning as a
first point of contact for the contractor.
Council Member Herman stated he believed City staff supervised street construction
projects and questioned why this would be different.
Mr. Rabe explained there was not a City employee capable of completing the inspection
and review of HVAC, mechanical, plumbing and additional components of such a
facility. He stated City staff was well equipped to manage street projects.
Council Member Palmeri stated she had concerns about the inflated price of the contract.
She explained she believed the cost warranted a second look, and perhaps the potential
for the contract to bid out.
Mr. Rohloff explained the project had been designed by AECOM. He stated he
understood the concern related to cost, however, the dollar amount as within the range
of what was expected when it came to construction monitoring. He explained it was
AECOM's design therefore they knew it better than anyone and if there was an issue the
engineer on-site would be able to address it immediately.
Mr. Rabe stated utilizing the same engineering consultant for design and monitoring was
important; if the contractor had questions related to why an item was planned a certain
way, the engineer would be able to provide answers and keep the contractor moving. He
explained if the contract were to be delayed, it would increase the cost of the project.
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Council Member Panske questioned what the breakdown of the total cost was and how
the City monitored AECOM's time.
Mr. Rabe explained there was an hourly rate for the time AECOM staff was on-site, and
if the contractor was not on-site, AECOM would not be either.
Council Member Panske questioned how City staff monitored that.
Mr. Rabe stated City staff attended weekly progress meetings and maintained regular
communication with project managers. He explained City staff took an active role in the
background of communication and coordination with AECOM's project management
team.
Council Member Panske stated Council received a number of amendments to AECOM
projects. She questioned if there would be an amendment to the cost in the event that
AECOM did not need to be on-site as much as anticipated, or if the individual would
need to be paid overtime.
Mr. Rabe explained if the cost was lower than the anticipated amount, it would not need
to come back to Council for approval, as per the municipal code any construction change
order or engineering services agreement would be automatically approved. He stated he
estimated less than half of contract change orders appeared before Council as there were
that many contracts that came in under budget.
Council Member Panske questioned if there was a breakdown of charges when City staff
received the cost estimate.
Mr. Rabe stated yes.
Council Member Panske questioned why Council had not received the breakdown of
charges.
Mr. Rohloff explained it had not been provided in the past.
Council Member Panske stated for that high of a cost, it should be provided to Council.
Mr. Rohloff stated he would be happy to add that to the agenda in the future.
Council Member Panske explained the information provided was not specific enough;
she believed for such a high cost, details needed to be considered.
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Mr. Rohloff explained City staff did review the details, however, if Council would like
the information included in future agendas, he would do so.
Council Member Panske stated she was struggling to support the resolution.
Council Member Palmeri stated she agreed that the scope of work document would be
beneficial and should be included in future agendas when a project cost was high. She
explained she believed if it made sense to have the same company complete the project
design and monitoring, the contract should include both components and be approved
at once.
Mr. Rabe stated the challenge related to that was until the design was complete, it was
difficult to estimate how much time/effort would be required for monitoring the project.
Council Member Palmeri questioned if 20% of the cost of the project was an industry
standard.
Mr. Rabe stated on a complicated project such as this, it was not unusual.
Council Member Krause questioned if it was a typical practice in the industry. He
explained it appeared that they were charging a significant amount to ensure their job
was done correctly, which should be done correctly to begin with.
Mr. Rabe stated the design needed to be complete in order to estimate the construction
services needs. He explained the estimate was then reviewed by City staff, who then
discussed the proposal with the project managers and identified areas where cutbacks
could occur.
Council Member Krause questioned if the amount before Council was the original
amount or if it had been negotiated.
Mr. Rabe stated there had not been a substantial change to the original cost.
Council Member Allison-Aasby stated she agreed that because AECOM completed the
original design they should be contracted for construction monitoring and
documentation services. She explained she believed Council had been experiencing a
number of concerns with AECOM during the past 12-18 months. She stated she believed
Council would like to see services bid out for similar projects next year. She explained
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the costs were substantial and due to the concerns she believed Council owed it to the
constituents to determine if AECOM was the best company to utilize.
Mayor Cummings stated he believed Council should be notified when items came in
under budget. He questioned if City staff was following procedures that were guided by
either state statutes or industry practices.
Mr. Rabe stated he didn't understand the question.
Mayor Cummings explained he meant the way City staff worked to contract with
AECOM or bid out other projects.
Mr. Rabe stated the scope of work that City staff was expecting of AECOM was an
accepted practice. He explained they also adhered to the City municipal code and any
applicable state statutes.
Mr. Rohloff explained it was recommended to look beyond cost when it came to dealing
with professional engineering services. He stated he understood the concerns Council
had related to AECOM, and in the event the City was awarded the Oshkosh Corporation
headquarters, City staff would seek proposals for the design. He explained the
purchasing ordinance required City staff to provide Council with an annual report,which
would be provided after the data was compiled. He stated City staff utilized engineering
firms that specialized in the unique areas they serviced.
Council Member Herman stated he would like to see the breakdown of cost as well. He
explained he believed such services should periodically be bid out as there may be other
viable companies capable of doing the work. He stated he had planned on voting 'no',
although he had decided to support it because of the status of the project and that
AECOM was the original designer.
Resolution 17-558 Authorize the filing by Go Transit of 2018 FTA&WISDOT Operating
& Capital Assistance Grants as well as County Transportation
Assistance
MOTION: ADOPT (Palmeri; second, Panske)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Krause, Palmeri, Allison-Aasby, Herman, Panske, Mayor
Cummings
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COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER &FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Cummings reminded Council of the budget workshop scheduled for Wednesday,
November 15 at 5:00 p.m.
Council Member Allison-Aasby stated she would not be able to attend.
CITIZEN STATEMENTS TO COUNCIL
There were no citizen statements to Council.
CO UNCIL MEMBER ANNO UNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
Mayor Cummings stated the annual holiday parade would take place on Thursday,
November 16th, beginning with a tree lighting at 6:00 p.m. on Main St.
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CITY MANAGER ANNO UNCEMENT AND STATEMENT
Mr. Rohloff stated the arena project was moving forward and the first game would occur
on December 1St. He explained the public infrastructure was progressing, despite the
setback with the railroad. He stated Mr. Davis had provided Council with an update on
the TIF policy changes, and stated it would likely be brought before Council for approval
after January 1, 2018.
MOTION: THE COUNCIL MAY CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
PURSUANT TO SECTION 19.85(1)(E) OF THE WISCONSIN STATE
STATUTES TO DISCUSS BARGAINING OPTIONS, STRATEGY
AND PARAMETERS RELATED TO THE NEGOTIATION OF
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS WITH LOCAL NO.
316, I.A.F.F. OSHKOSH FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF OFFICERS,
OSHKOSH PROFESSIONAL POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION,
OSHKOSH POLICE SUPERVISONRS ASSOCIATION AND
AFSCME 796 (TRANSIT) WHERE COMPETITIVE BARGAINING
REASONS REQUIRE A CLOSED SESSION (Herman; second,
Panske).
CARRIED: (6) Krause, Palmeri, Allison-Aasby, Herman, Panske, Mayor
Cummings
MOTION: ADJOURN (Panske; second, Herman)
CARRIED: VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
PAMELA R. UBRIG
CITY CLERK
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