HomeMy WebLinkAbout_Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
JULY 24, 2018
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, City
Hall
Mayor Cummings presided.
PRESENT: Council Members Jake Krause, Tom Pech,Jr., Steven Herman, Deb Allison-
Aasby, Lori Palmeri, Matt Mugerauer and Mayor Steve Cummings
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 Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Krause.
PRESENTATION
Mr. Rohloff recognized Jen McCollian, Parks and Revenue Facility Manager, as the 2017
employee of the year.
Jason White and staff from the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation
(GO-EDC) presented their mid-year update.
Council Member Palmeri questioned how many of the 183 property searches of the City
resulted in businesses locating to the community.
Mr. White stated the process remained ongoing.
Kimberly Land, Communications and Research Manager,explained there were a number
of prospects that were still active and two companies had selected Oshkosh.
Council Member Allison-Aasby thanked the staff of GO-EDC for their efforts,
transparency and visibility in the community.
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Mayor Cummings thanked GO-EDC for their work in Oshkosh.
CITIZEN STATEMENTS
Jackie Steiner, 915 W. 51h Avenue, stated she was present to ask Council to support the
grant for a park in her neighborhood.
CONSENT AGENDA
Report of Sills by the Finance Director
Receipt & Filing of Common Council Minutes from July 10, 2018
Resolution 18-377 Approve Initial Resolution for Special Assessments for Concrete
Pavement, Asphalt Pavement, Sidewalk (New & Rehabilitation),
Sanitary Sewer Main & Laterals, Water Main & Laterals, Driveway
Aprons, Storm Sewer Mains & Laterals, Traffic Signals & Street
Lighting Relating to Contract No. 18-14 (Rath Lane, North Koeller
Street, North Westfield Street & Oshkosh Avenue)
Resolution 18-378 Approve Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for
Sanitary& Storm Sewer Main& Lateral Televising Services/Speedy
Clean Drain & Sewer ($14,617.88)
Resolution 18-379 Award Sid to M-B Companies Inc. for Self-Propelled Paint Striper
Truck for the Sign Division ($209,240.00)
Resolution 18-380 Award Sid to Minnesota Elevator, Inc. Badger Elevator for City Hall
Elevator Modernization for General Services ($176,130.00)
Resolution 18-381 Approve Special Event — Malinda Evans to utilize the green space
near the Carl Schurz Monument at the corner of Washington Avenue
& Lakeshore Drive for a Vow Renewal Ceremony/July 28, 2018
Resolution 18-382 Approve Special Event — Winnebago County Fair Association to
hold the Winnebago County Fair at Sunnyview Exposition Center /
August 1-5, 2018
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Resolution 18-383 Approve Special Event—Anglers Insight Marketing (AIM) to utilize
Millers Say&Menominee Park for the AIM Weekend Walleye Series
/August 3 & 4, 2018
Resolution 18-384 Approve Special Event — Selective Shows LLC & Sawyer-Paine
Neighborhood Association (GO-HNI INC) to utilize the front
grounds of the Oshkosh Public Museum for the Sawyer-Paine
Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Night Out / August 7,
2018
Resolution 18-385 Approve Special Event—Winnebago County Labor Council to utilize
South Park for the Labor Day Picnic & Car Show/September 3, 2018
Resolution 18-386 Approve Special Event — Lourdes Academy Student Council to
utilize City streets for the Lourdes Academy Homecoming Parade /
September 21, 2018
Resolution 18-387 Approve Special Event — Oshkosh West High School to utilize City
streets for the Oshkosh West Homecoming Parade /October 5, 2018
Resolution 18-388 Approve Special Event — Reach Counseling Services utilize City
streets for the Take Sack the Night event/October 24, 2018
Resolution 18-389 Approve Block Party — Mary Jo Splittgerber to utilize Marsh Creek
Drive off of Bellfield Drive to hold their neighborhood block party/
August 7, 2018
Resolution 18-390 Approve Block Party—Joseph Butler to utilize Evans Street between
Mallard Avenue & Greenwood Court to hold their neighborhood
block party/August 7, 2018
Resolution 18-391 Approve Block Party — Jackie Steiner to utilize W. 51h Avenue
between Knapp Street & Idaho Street to hold their neighborhood
block party/August 7, 2018
Resolution 18-392 Approve Block Party — Lisa Helbing to utilize W. Nevada Avenue
between Jackson Street & Wisconsin Street to hold their
neighborhood block party/August 7, 2018
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Resolution 18-393 Approve Block Party — Ann Resop to utilize West Sent Avenue
between Sheridan Street & Algoma Boulevard for their
neighborhood block party/August 7, 2018
Resolution 18-394 Approve Block Party—McHenry Johnson to utilize Casey Trail off of
Mockingbird Way for their neighborhood block party/September 8,
2018
Resolution 18-395 Amend Term Period for Housing Authority Member
Resolution 18-396 Approve Combination"Class A" License, Special Class "B" Licenses
& Operator Licenses
MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA (Pech; second, Herman)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Krause, Pech, Herman, Allison-Aasby, Palmeri, Mugerauer,
Mayor Cummings
ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
NOTE: Written request dated 7/24/2018 from Paul Pickart to layover ordinances
18-397, 18-398 & resolutions 18-400, 18-401, 18-402, 18-403, 18-404 and 18-405
to the August 15, 2018 Council meeting.
Ordinance 18-397 Establish Street Grades / Pickart Estates, Phase 1; North 3300 block
of West 91h Avenue
Ordinance 18-398 Authorizing Public construction for Pickart Estates, Phase 1; North
3300 block of West 91h Avenue
Ordinance 18-399 Approve Closure of 91h Street Road (West 91h Avenue) from Linden
Oaks Drive to the Proposed Paul's Place (Staff Recommends
Waiving the Rules & Adopting on First Reading)
FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Resolution 18-400 Approve Final Plat known as Pickart Estates, Phase 1; North 3300
Block of West 91h Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends
Approval)
Resolution 18-401 Approve Initial Resolution for Special Assessments for Utilities,
Sidewalk, Grading & Graveling, Concrete Paving, Terrace Trees &
Street Lighting for Pickart Estates, Phase 1;North 3300 Block of West
91h Avenue —With Signed Waivers
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Resolution 18-402 Accept&Approve Waiver of Special Assessment Notices &Hearing
in Connection with Improvements — Pickart Estates, Phase 1; North
3300 Block of West 91h Avenue
Resolution 18-403 Approve Final Resolution for Special Assessments for Utilities,
Sidewalk, Grading & Graveling, Concrete Paving, Terrace Trees &
Street Lighting for Pickart Estates, Phase 1;North 3300 Block of West
91h Avenue —With Signed Waivers
Resolution 18-404 Approve Developer's Agreement / Pickart Estates, Phase 1; North
3300 Block of West 91h Avenue
Resolution 18-405 Approve Long-Term Maintenance Agreement & Storm Water
Management Facility Maintenance Agreement for Pickart Estates,
Phase 1
Resolution 18-406 Approve Phase III of 2017 Great Neighborhoods Capital
Improvement Programs Funding in the Amount of $167,255.00;
Approve Phase I of 2018 Great Neighborhoods Capital Improvement
Programs Funding in the Amount of$55,245.00.00
MOTION: ADOPT (Pech; second, Mugerauer)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Krause, Pech, Herman, Allison-Aasby, Palmeri, Mugerauer,
Mayor Cummings
Kathy Webb, 543 Otter Avenue, stated she was present to represent the River East
neighborhood association and requested Council implement their plan. She explained
the plan included relocating two existing bus shelters and constructing two new shelters.
She stated she believed this would improve the ridership of the transit system for the
neighborhood, especially the elderly residents of Court Tower.
Shirley Brabender Mattox, 1313 Jackson Street, explained she represented the Historic
Jackson Street neighborhood association and requested a grant for a safety, mobility and
improvement plan for Jackson Street. She stated there were a number of cross streets and
driveways within the neighborhood, and safety was a significant concern. She explained
there had been a number of crashes in the area, and students from both Merrill School
and the university travelled across the busy street daily. She stated it was necessary for
the City to have a professional plan created to address the concern and submitted a
petition with 81 signatures from residents of Jackson Street requesting a safety study. The
petition was filed in the City Clerk's office.
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Council Member Palmeri thanked the neighborhood associations for the energy and
effort put forth into creating the plans. She stated she understood there was a playground
equipment improvement project, bus shelters and a safety study submitted. She
questioned why those items would not be included within the parks or transportation
budget.
Mr. Davis stated City staff solicited ideas for projects from the neighborhoods, and the
projects they had submitted met the Great Neighborhoods Capital Improvements
Programs criteria. He explained each of the projects related directly to a neighborhood
goal or a neighborhood association goal.
Mr. Rohloff explained the CIP budget was limited; for example, it was likely that one
playground equipment improvement project could be accomplished with the parks
department CIP budget. He stated the Great Neighborhoods CIP enabled the
neighborhoods to request funds for projects they felt were significant, as they may not
get completed for several years within the general budget.
Council Member Herman stated Council had recently approved an ordinance prohibiting
left turns during specific times from Jackson Street onto New York Avenue as a short
term solution until a safety study could be completed to address the larger issue of
accidents and safety on Jackson Street. He stated there were a number of park projects
that required funding with a limited parks budget. He explained he believed if citizens
had projects they were passionate about, utilizing the Great Neighborhood funds was a
great way to complete projects that otherwise may not be completed for a number of
years. He stated it was a good example of partnership between City staff and the
neighborhood associations.
Council Member Mugerauer thanked the various neighborhood associations. He stated
he believed it was a good use of funds within neighborhoods that put forth effort to
initiate projects that improved their community.
Resolution 18-407 Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Rock the Block with
Habitat for Humanity & Greater Oshkosh Healthy Neighborhood,
Inc.
MOTION: ADOPT (Herman; second, Pech)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Krause, Pech, Herman, Allison-Aasby, Palmeri, Mugerauer,
Mayor Cummings
Bill Wyman, 1373 Waugoo Avenue, stated he was the president and CEO of the Oshkosh
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Area Community Foundation, and explained the program was a collaborative effort
between the City of Oshkosh, the Community Foundation, Greater Oshkosh Healthy
Neighborhoods Initiative (GO-HNI) and Habitat for Humanity.
Jeff Potts, 163 W. 181h Avenue, explained he was the Executive Director for Habitat for
Humanity of Oshkosh. He stated they had worked hard towards achieving affordable
housing in the City, and were actively working with neighborhood associations and the
City to continue to grow. He explained Rock the Block had been successful in various
neighborhoods where Habitat for Humanity was active and would work especially well
in neighborhoods that wished to be engaged.
Council Member Palmeri questioned how the specific neighborhoods would be
identified.
Mr. Potts stated it would be a decision made by Habitat for Humanity;he explained there
was significant interest from a number of neighborhoods in the City. He indicated the
criteria they would use included selecting a neighborhood that needed help and the
feasibility of completing the project.
Council Member Palmeri questioned how the impact or success of the project would be
measured.
Mr. Potts stated it would be measured by property values, donor engagement and the
number of completed projects. He explained the success of the endeavor would depend
on the number of volunteers.
Pamela Ruder, 1537 Rugby Street, explained she was the new executive director for GO-
HNI and they were happy to partner with Habitat for Humanity and the City. She stated
their mission was neighborhood revitalization, and this collaboration was an excellent
way to bring the community together.
Council Member Herman stated he supported the program and believed it to be a good
example of private/public partnership. He thanked the Community Foundation for the
grant funding.
Council Member Palmeri stated she understood Rock the Block had been successful in a
number of other communities and she was looking forward to the program coming to
Oshkosh.
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COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER &FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Cummings stated the first budget workshop was scheduled for July 251h at 5:00
p.m. in room 404 at City Hall. He explained the public works contract workshop was
scheduled for July 31s' at 5:00 p.m. in room 404 at City Hall. He stated the second budget
workshop was scheduled for August 22nd at 5:00 p.m. in room 404 at City Hall.
CITIZEN STATEMENTS TO COUNCIL
There were no citizen statements to Council.
CO UNCIL MEMBER ANNO UNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
Council Member Palmeri stated by fall, the rental housing advisory board would be
bringing forth a detailed strategic plan. She explained some of the work that had been
completed on the strategic plan had to be revised due to the state adopting Act 317. She
stated some of the highlights of the strategic plan include development of educational
materials, training programs and review of policy/code change recommendations.
Mayor Cummings explained the Fun with Friends event was scheduled for Wednesday,
August 1St from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Menominee Park. He stated the event would
feature free train rides.
CITY MANAGER ANNO UNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
Mr. Rohloff stated the next Council meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, August 151h
due to the election on Tuesday, August 14th. He explained in person absentee voting was
available through Friday, August 101h in the City Clerk's office, and reminded voters to
bring their photo ID. He stated there was an amendment to a professional service
agreement with Brown & Caldwell for TID #34 and TID #35 related to storm water
support. He explained the newly created Sawyer-Paine neighborhood association was
the 161h in the City. He stated foundation work had begun on the Oshkosh Corporation
site. He explained the 1St quarter strategic plan update had been provided in the Council
packet.
Council Member Palmeri stated she noted the Sawyer-Paine neighborhood association
was utilizing the acronym SPNA, however, she believed the Stevens Park neighborhood
association had already claimed that acronym.
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Mr. Rohloff thanked Council Member Palmeri for noting that. He explained the goal was
to bring the completed strategic plan before Council in September for adoption. He stated
that way, the strategic plan could be referred to throughout the budget adoption process.
MOTION: CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION TO
A) DISCUSS THE MID-YEAR REVIEW OF THE CITY MANAGER
AN EMPLOYEE OVER WHICH THE COMMON COUNCIL HAS
JURISDICTION AND EXERCISES RESPONSIBILITY PURSUANT
TO SECTION 19.85(1)(C) OF THE WISCONSIN STATE STATUTES;
AND
B) DISCUSS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH FOX VALLEY
PRO BASKETBALL, INC. AND PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1212
SOUTH MAIN STREET 1)PURSUANT TO SECTION 19.85(1)(G)OF
THE WISCONSIN STATE STATUTES TO CONFER WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL WHO WILL GIVE LEGAL ADVICE CONCERNING
STRATEGY TO BE ADOPTED AND 2) PURSUANT TO SECTION
19.85(1)(E) TO DISCUSS BARGAINING OPTIONS, STRATEGY,
AND PARAMETERS WHERE COMPETITVE BARGAINING
REASONS REQUIRE A CLOSED SESSION (Palmeri; second, Pech)
CARRIED: Ayes (7) Krause, Pech, Herman, Allison-Aasby, Palmeri, Mugerauer,
Mayor Cummings
MOTION: ADJOURN (Allison-Aasby; second, Herman)
CARRIED: VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
PAMELA R. UBRIG
CITY CLERK
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