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Home My WebLink About03. Council Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN MARCH27, 2018 REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall Mayor Cummings presided. PRESENT: Council Members Deb Allison-Aasby, Steven Herman, Caroline Panske, Jake Krause, Tom Pech Jr., and Mayor Steve Cummings EXCUSED: Council Member Lori Palmeri ALSO PRESENT: John Fitzpatrick, Assistant City Manager; Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk; Lynn Lorenson, City Attorney; and James Rabe, Director of Public Works Council Member Herman read the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jasmine Saiyed & Sen Hoeper from Lourdes Academy Elementary School. PROCLAMATION Mayor Cummings proclaimed May 2018 as Building Safety Month in the City of Oshkosh. John Zarate, Chief Building Official, accepted the proclamation. PRESENTATION The opening video to the State of the City was presented. Mayor Cummings explained the video had been produced by the staff at Oshkosh Media and thanked them for their work. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—MARCH 27, 2018 PUBLIC HEARING Resolution 18-145 Approve Final Resolution Special Assessments — Contract No. 18-04 Paving, Sidewalk, Driveway & Utilities / First Local Street Concrete Paving Program A) Court Street (Fox River to Washington Avenue) B) Otter Avenue (State Street to Railroad Tracks) C) Washington Avenue (North Main Street to Broad Street) D) Osceola Street (Pearl Avenue to 115' Southwest of High Avenue) E) Jefferson Street (Washington Avenue to 230' north of Washington Avenue) F) State Street (Otter Avenue to Washington Avenue) MOTION: ADOPT (Pech; second, Allison-Aasby) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Herman, Panske, Krause, Pech, Mayor Cummings CITIZEN STATEMENTS Anne Peralta, 1746 Iowa Street, stated there were individuals who drove too fast down her street. She explained she was concerned about the safety of children and animals who lived on the street. Council Member Pech questioned if the speeding was taking place on Iowa Street. Ms. Peralta stated yes. She explained she was frustrated that nothing was being done. Council Member Krause questioned if there was police presence monitoring traffic in the area. Ms. Peralta explained they occasionally monitored traffic, although she did not believe it was often enough. She stated she believed there should be a camera installed to monitor traffic. Mr. Fitzpatrick thanked Ms. Peralta for bringing her concern forward, and indicated he would share the information the following day at a City staff meeting. 2 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—MARCH 27, 2018 CONSENT AGENDA Report of Sills by the Finance Director Receipt & Filing of Common Council Minutes from March 13, 2018 Resolution 18-146 Accept Dedication of Street Right of Way 2175 & 2187 West Stn Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) Resolution 18-147 Authorize Submittal of Department of Natural Resources Stewardship Grant for Lakeshore Riverwalk Mayor Cummings asked for an explanation of the grant. Ray Maurer, Director of Parks, stated the grant would help leverage the $600,000 donation that was received from Oshkosh Corporation to complete the section of the riverwalk trail from the Wiowash Trail to the end of Punhoqua Street. Resolution 18-148 Approve Agreement for Procurement Card Program Services for General Services Division Resolution 18-149 Approve Purchases of Traffic Signal Equipment to TAPCO & Lighting Poles & Fixtures to Enterprise Lighting LTD for the Court/Otter/Washington Street Reconstruction Project No. 18-04 ($109,275.95) Resolution 18-150 Award Sid for Public Works Contract No. 18-04 to Dorner, Inc. for Paving, Sidewalk, Driveway, & Utilities /First Local Street Concrete Paving Program ($6,037,284.79) Resolution 18-151 Award Sid to Core &Main& Ferguson Waterworks for 2018 Service Parts, Valve Parts & Hydrant Parts for Water Utility Division ($113,422.07 estimated) Resolution 18-152 Award Sid for Public Works Contract No. 18-06 to Al Dix Concrete, Inc. for Concrete Sidewalk (New & Rehabilitation) ($1,279,130.00) 3 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—MARCH 27, 2018 Resolution 18-153 Approve Amendment to Contract No. 15-26 Sampling & Analysis of Industrial Wastewater Services Agreement with Badger Laboratories & Engineering ($5,000.00) Resolution 18-154 Refund Personal Property Taxes — Banc of America Leasing & Capital LLC ($1,975.83) Resolution 18-155 Approve Special Event — UW Oshkosh LGBTQ Resource Center to utilize City streets for the Annual Fox Valley LBGTQ Ally March / April 12, 2018 Resolution 18-156 Approve Special Event — DuTriRun Foundation to utilize the Leach Amphitheater, Riverwalk & City streets for the Oshkosh Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Run/April 29, 2018 Resolution 18-157 Approve Special Event — Paine Art Center & Gardens to utilize Algoma Boulevard & Congress Avenue for the Festival of Spring / May 19, 2018 Resolution 18-158 Approve Special Event — Oshkosh Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee to utilize the Oshkosh Seniors Center, Menominee Park & Zoo, South Park& Bike Route on City streets for the Bike Oshkosh event/May 5, 2018 Resolution 18-159 Approve Special Event — Ardy & Eds Drive In to utilize Doty Street & to hold Cruise Nights at Ardy & Ed Drive In / May 24, June 28, July 19 & August 23, 2018 Resolution 18-160 Approve Special Event — Jeff Houge to utilize Menominee Park for Houges Walleye Warmup /May 26, 2018 Resolution 18-161 Approve Special Event—Oshkosh Saturday Farmer's Market, Inc. to utilize 400 & 500 Blocks of Main Street & 100 Block of Church Avenue for the Oshkosh Farmer's Market — Downtown / June 2 through October 27, 2018 (Saturdays) Resolution 18-162 Approve Special Event — Cool Events, LLC to hold the Bubble Run 5K on the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) grounds / June 9, 2018 4 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—MARCH 27, 2018 Resolution 18-163 Approve Special Event — Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce to utilize Opera House Square & Market Street for the Live at Lunch series / June 13 through August 15, 2018 (Wednesdays) Resolution 18-164 Approve Special Event — Friends of the Oshkosh Seniors Center to utilize South Park for the Food Truck Friday events / June 15, July 20, and August 17, 2018 Resolution 18-165 Approve Special Event — The Salvation Army of Oshkosh to utilize City Streets for the Pedal Out Hunger Ride /June 16, 2018 Resolution 18-166 Approve Special Event — Catamaran Racing Association of Wisconsin (CRAW) to utilize Menominee Park near the beach house &Lakeshore Drive for the Crazy Cats Sailboat Regatta/July 6-8,2018 Resolution 18-167 Approve Special Event — Paine Art Center & Gardens to utilize Algoma Boulevard & Congress Avenue for the Faire on the Green/ July 8, 2018 Resolution 18-168 Approve Special Event—Oshkosh Saturday Farmer's Market, Inc. to utilize South Park for the Market in the Park / July 18 through September 26, 2018 (Wednesdays) Resolution 18-169 Approve Special Event — Upper Midwest Powerboat Association (UMPBA) to utilize Menominee Park Millers Bay for the UMPBA Drag Races /July 21, 2018 Resolution 18-170 Approve Special Event — Rich's Barbershop to utilize Menominee Park Reetz Diamonds for Rich's Barbershop Party in the Park / August 5, 2018 Resolution 18-171 Approve Appointments to the Following Boards: Traffic & Parking Advisory Board Transit Advisory Board Resolution 18-172 Approve Special Class "B" Licenses, Combination "Class B" & Operator Licenses MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA (Pech; second, Krause) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Herman, Panske, Krause, Pech, Mayor Cummings 5 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—MARCH 27, 2018 ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance 18-173 Approve Official Mapping for the Extension of N. Westfield Street North of Oshkosh Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) MOTION: ADOPT (Herman; second, Pech) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Herman, Panske, Krause, Pech, Mayor Cummings Ordinance 18-174 Approve Closure of Otter Avenue from State Street to Broad Street, Washington Avenue from North Main Street to Broad Street, Ceape Avenue at the intersection of Court Street, Waugoo Avenue at the intersection of Court Street & modify the truck routes to include Irving Avenue from North Main Street to Bowen Street MOTION: ADOPT (Pech; second, Herman) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Herman, Panske, Krause, Pech, Mayor Cummings Ordinance 18-175 Approve Zone Change from Two Flat Residential - 10 District with Planned Development Overlay & Central Mixed-Use District to Central Mixed Use District with Planned Development Overlay;576- 582 North Main Street (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) MOTION: ADOPT (Panske; second, Pech) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Herman, Panske, Krause, Pech, Mayor Cummings Ordinance 18-176 Amend Chapter 30 Zoning Ordinance to Delete Section 30-241 (D)(3)(d), Section 30-241 (E)(3)(d) & Section 30-241 (17)(2)(c) Regarding Metal Roofs Prohibited & Create Section 30-241(G) to Permit Standing Seam Metal Roofing in Single & Two Family Residential Applications (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) MOTION: ADOPT (Allison-Aasby; second, Panske) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Herman, Panske, Krause, Pech, Mayor Cummings 6 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—MARCH 27, 2018 Mary McPhee, 1216 Cedar Street, stated she was in support of the standing seam metal roof ordinance. She thanked the plan commission for the effort they had put into revising the ordinance. Ordinance 18-177 Approve Zone Change from Institutional (I) to Corporate Business Park with Planned Development (CPS-PD); Outlot 1 of Certified Survey Map 7330 - Lakeshore Golf Course (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Resolution 18-178 Adopt Update to City of Oshkosh Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (Advisory Parks Board & Plan Commission Recommend Approval) MOTION: ADOPT (Pech; second, Herman) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Herman, Panske, Krause, Pech, Mayor Cummings Council Member Herman asked for the highlights of the 2018 comprehensive outdoor recreation plan. Ray Maurer, Director of Parks, explained the comprehensive plan had been updated in 2011, and was designed to remain in place for five years and kept the City eligible for Wisconsin Department of Resources (WDNR) grant funding. He stated they began work on the new plan in February of 2017 and had received citizen input through online surveys and citizen input meetings. He explained the advisory parks board and plan commission had unanimously recommended approval of the plan. He stated projects within the plan were categorized into low, medium and high priority. He explained the main input from citizens was for the City to maintain what it currently had. He stated the City had focused on updating restroom facilities and athletic fields. He explained they had received citizen input that the City was deficient in park land. He stated the document provided additional information regarding the City's deficiency on national standards of park land, and explained there would be further discussion on how to address that concern. He explained as the economy improved and additional subdivisions were created in the area, it would allow City staff to work with the developers to dedicate park land for future residents moving into the subdivisions. Council Member Panske questioned which park was receiving a donation from the Community Foundation and other fundraising activities. 7 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—MARCH 27, 2018 Mr. Maurer stated it was Rainbow Park. Council Member Panske questioned if there was a breakdown of funding sources included in the comprehensive plan, similar to what was done with the CIP, or if that information would be included in the future with specific development plans. Mr. Maurer explained funding sources would be identified during the 5 year CIP process plans. Council Member Panske questioned where an individual could find the master plan for a specific park or project. Mr. Maurer explained the document was located on the City website on the parks department's page. Council Member Panske suggested City staff include where to find the master plans within the comprehensive plan to make it easier for the public. She stated she thought the surveys were well done and she appreciated the history portion that had been completed by the League of Women's Voters and Oshkosh Public Museum. Resolution 18-179 Approve Specific Implementation Plan Amendment for Construction of a Parking Facility; 576-582 N. Main Street (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) MOTION: ADOPT (Pech; second, Panske) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Herman, Panske, Krause, Pech, Mayor Cummings Council Member Pech asked for an explanation of the project. Mark Lyons, Principal Planner, explained it included paving over an existing gravel parking lot. Council Member Pech clarified that it would be a parking lot and not a parking facility. Mr. Lyons stated that was correct. 8 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—MARCH 27, 2018 COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER &FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There was no Council discussion, direction to City Manager or future agenda items. CITIZEN STATEMENTS TO COUNCIL There were no citizens statements to Council. CO UNCIL MEMBER ANNO UNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS Mayor Cummings stated Council Member Palmeri was not present to announce the National Alliance on Mental Health(NAMI) 5K for mental health and suicide awareness, therefore it would be put on the next Council agenda. He stated the Unity in Community event was scheduled for May 51h from 11:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. at the Leach Amphitheater and would bring different cultures within the community together to celebrate diversity. He presented an award to the members of the Oshkosh Southwest Rotary in recognition of the Bungalow District of Main Street for outstanding beautification of the community. He stated the work had resulted in the district being placed on both the state and national historic registries. Council Member Panske explained April 81h through April 141h was National Library Week and indicated there were a number of promotions at the Oshkosh Public Library. She stated there would be a public input session on April 91h in Council Chambers regarding the 91h Avenue and South Park corridors. CITY MANAGER ANNO UNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS Ms. Ubrig explained the spring election would take place on Tuesday, April 3rd, and reminded voters that there were polling sites that had changed. She stated District 5 Washington School voters would now vote at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church at 370 Bowen Street, District 6 Jefferson School voters would now vote at First English Lutheran Church at 1013 Minnesota Street, District 8 Franklin School voters would now vote at St. Jude the Apostle Parish (Sacred Heart-Leannah Hall) at 1025 W. 51h Avenue, and District 10 Carl Traeger School voters would vote at Living Water Lutheran Church at 1585 S. Oakwood Avenue. She stated if voters had questions, they could visit the City or state website or call the City Clerk's office. Council Member Panske questioned if voters would need to bring identification. 9 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—MARCH 27, 2018 Ms. Ubrig stated they would need to provide identification. Mr. Fitzpatrick explained Oshkosh Media would be receiving 19 awards at the Wisconsin Community Media Best of the Midwest Media Fest. He stated it was a tremendous amount of recognition. He explained the awards ceremony would take place at the Oshkosh Convention Center on May 111h and 12th. He stated there were no updates related to the Oshkosh Corporation development. Mayor Cummings stated the awards recognized the quality of work that Oshkosh Media did. MOTION: TO CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO SECTION 19.85(1)(E) TO DISCUSS BARGAINING OPTIONS, STRATEGY, PARAMETERS AND TERMS RELATED TO THE NEGOTIATION OF A POSSIBLE AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH FOX VALLEY PRO BASKETBALL, INC. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1212 SOUTH MAIN STREET WHERE COMPETITIVE BARGAINING REASONS REQUIRE A CLOSED SESSION(Herman; second, Pech) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Herman, Panske, Krause, Pech, Mayor Cummings MOTION: ADJOURN (Pech; second, Herman) CARRIED: VOICE VOTE The meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m. PAMELA R. UBRIG CITY CLERK 10