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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04. Common Council Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN JANUARYS, 2019 REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in in Council Chambers, City Hall Mayor Cummings presided. PRESENT: Council Members Steven Herman, Deb Allison-Aasby, Lori Palmeri, Matt Mugerauer, Jake Krause 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 James Rabe, Director of Public Works Council Member Herman read the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Allison Borgmann & Gracie-Jean Zahner from Carl Traeger Middle School; and, Kylie Ziegler & Will Amel from Carl Traeger Elementary School. CITIZEN STATEMENTS There were no citizen statements to Council. CONSENT AGENDA Report of Bills by the Finance Director Receipt & Filing of Oshkosh Public Museum Minutes from October 11, 2018 Receipt & Filing of the Oshkosh Public Library Minutes from November 29, 2018 Resolution 19-01 Approve Initial Resolution for Special Assessments for Concrete Pavement, Asphalt Pavement, Sidewalk (New & Rehabilitation), Driveway Aprons, Sanitary Sewer Main & Laterals (New and Relay) Water Main & Laterals (New & Relay) & Storm Sewer Mains & Laterals (New & Relay) Relating to Contract No. 19-04/Hazel Street (Washington Avenue to East Irving Avenue) PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—JANUARY 8, 2019 Council Member Palmeri questioned if there would be sidewalks installed on the east side of Hazel Street. Mr. Rabe explained City staff was working with the parks department to identify funding to install either a recreation trail or sidewalks on the east side of Hazel Street. He stated there was not currently sidewalks included in the project as it was scheduled with the Capital Improvement Program. Council Member Palmeri questioned if the sidewalk or trail would extend from Washington Avenue to Irving Avenue. Mr. Rabe stated no; it would begin at Merritt Avenue and run along the park to Irving Avenue. Mr. Rohloff explained the goal was to have funding identified by the time Council awarded the bid for the project. Resolution 19-02 Approve Initial Resolution for Special Assessments for Concrete Pavement, Asphalt Pavement, Sidewalk (New & Rehabilitation), Driveway Aprons, Sanitary Sewer Main & Laterals (New & Relay), Water Main & Laterals (New & Relay) & Storm Sewer Mains & Laterals (New and Relay) Relating to Contract No. 19-05 / Oregon Street (West 161h Avenue to West 21s' Avenue) Resolution 19-03 Award Sid to Matherson Tri-Gas Inc. for 2019 Liquid Oxygen for the Water Filtration Plant ($80,543.05) Resolution 19-04 Award Sid to Ferguson Waterworks & Sabel Mechanical for Three (3) Kennedy Model 7561A 30" Gate Valves & Installation for Wastewater Division ($145,729.00) Resolution 19-05 Approve Purchase from Jefferson Fire & Safety Inc. for Three Life Line Ambulances for Fire Department ($870,927.00) Resolution 19-06 Approve Spot Slight Designation; Authorize Redevelopment Authority to Accept Donation of Property at 1024 Windsor Street (RDA Recommends Approval) Resolution 19-07 Authorize Application for Economic Development Administration (EDA) Grant & Execution of the Necessary Agreements 2 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—JANUARY 8, 2019 Resolution 19-08 Approve Special Event—Otter Street Fishing Club to utilize Menominee Park & Millers Say boat launch parking lot for the Otter Street Winter Fisheree /February 1 & 2, 2019 Resolution 19-09 Approve Special Event—Oshkosh Zoological Society to utilize Riverside Park for the Heart of Winter event/February 10, 2019 Resolution 19-10 Approve Special Event— Special Olympics Wisconsin to utilize Menominee Park & City streets for the Polar Plunge & Freezin' for a Reason 5K/February 15 & 16, 2019 Resolution 19-11 Approve Special Event—Battle on Sago Foundation to utilize Menominee Park Millers Say boat launch parking lot for the Battle on Sago ice fishing event/February 21, 22 & 23, 2019 Council Member Mugerauer explained the correct event dates were February 21s' through the 23rd, 2019. He stated Ms. Ubrig would correct the clerical error. Resolution 19-12 Approve Special Event—Otter Street Fishing Club & Battle on Sago to utilize Menominee Park boat launch parking & gazebo area for the Otter Street Walleye Tournament/June 14, 15 & 16, 2019 Resolution 19-13 Approve Special Event—Oshkosh Salvation Army to utilize City streets for the Pedal Out Hunger Ride /June 15, 2019 Resolution 19-14 Approve Special Event—Anglers Insight Marketing (AIM) to utilize Menominee Park Millers Bay boat launch parking lot for the AIM Weekend Walleye Series fishing tournament/June 23, 2019 Resolution 19-15 Approve Special Event—Otter Street Fishing Club to utilize Menominee Park Ames Point for the Otter Street Kids Fisheree / August 9 & 10, 2019 Resolution 19-16 Approve Special Event—Hmong Service Center Inc. to hold the Hmong National Labor Day Festival at the Winnebago County Community Park/August 31 — September 1, 2019 Resolution 19-17 Approve Council Appointments to Housing Authority & Transit Advisory Board 3 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—JANUARY 8, 2019 Resolution 19-18 Approve Appointment to the Library Board Resolution 19-19 Disallowance of Claim by Rose Leitl Resolution 19-20 Approve Agent Change for Combination "Class A" License, Special Class "B" Licenses, Operator Licenses, Taxi-Cab Driver License, Taxi-Cab License & Secondhand Dealer Licenses MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA (Herman, second, Palmeri) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Herman, Allison-Aasby, Palmeri, Mugerauer, Krause, Mayor Cummings ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance 19-21 Modify Parking Regulations on South Park Avenue, Court Street & North Main Street FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 19-22 Approve Parking Regulation Updates on Otter & Washington Avenue FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 19-23 Approve Official Mapping for Widening of North Koeller Street Right of Way North of Oshkosh Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 19-24 Approve Zone change from Single Family 9 District (SR-9) & Institutional District (I) to Institutional District with Planned Development Overly (I-PD) at 575 Monroe Street, 581 Monroe Street & 532 Broad Street (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Mayor Cummings explained the property was located adjacent to the Boys and Girls Club. Ordinance 19-25 Amend Division 6 Residential Rental Contact Registration & Inspection Program of Chapter 16 Housing Code (Rental Housing Advisory Board Recommends Approval) FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES 4 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—JANUARY 8, 2019 Ordinance 19-26 Amend Section 30-74 Table of Land Uses & 30-78 Commercial Land Uses of Chapter 30 Zoning Ordinance to Establish Short Term Rentals (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) William Welk, 830 Nicolet Avenue, explained he was a homeowner and did not rent his house out for EAA or any other special events. He stated he operated a lodging reservation service for EAA. He explained the proposed ordinance,which would follow the guidelines of the State, may be an inconvenience to the exhibitors who attended EAA as they often rented longer than 10 nights. He stated the exhibitors may end up paying a higher rental price if the homeowner were charged fees. He explained visitors may end up staying outside of the City. He stated the homeowners he had discussed the topic with did not want inspections; he explained most of the homes were not a safety concern as they were in affluent neighborhoods. He explained attendees and vendors at the airshow brought significant money into the City. He recommended changing the 10 night requirement to 16. FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 19-27 Create Section 8-1.2 Short Term Rentals of the Municipal Code FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 19-28 Amend Room Tax Ordinance FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Council Member Herman asked for an explanation of short term rentals and the room tax ordinance. He questioned if it was possible for the maximum number of nights to be amended from 10 to 16. Mr. Rohloff stated he believed there was flexibility in regards to the number of nights. Allen Davis, Director of Community Development, explained he believed per State statute the requirement was 10 nights. Darryn Burich, Planning Services Manager, stated the 10 day requirement was related to a tourist rooming home license and City staff had selected that number for the ordinance to remain consistent with the State. 5 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—JANUARY 8, 2019 Council Member Herman explained the City had been working with the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVS) and questioned how the homeowners in the City would be notified of the change. He stated he believed there were a significant number of homes that were rented throughout the year. Mr. Rohloff explained City staff had been working with the CVS, who had a list of contact information for homeowners who rented their homes. He stated the City planned to enter into an agreement with Airbnb and would promote the changes and help homeowners understand their responsibilities. Council Member Herman questioned if City staff had been in contact with EAA. Mr. Rohloff explained he understood EAA had a housing bureau and City staff would work with them. Council Member Herman stated he believed City staff needed to reach out to EAA as they coordinated many of the opportunities for visitors. Council Member Palmeri explained she had received an email from the EAA lodging organization indicating they were no longer going to be coordinating rentals. Mr. Rohloff stated the CVS had been coordinating that, and websites such as Airbnb had taken over the market. He explained the CVS had made minimal money for the amount of work that went into it. He stated the CVS still had access to the database which could be utilized to effectively reach out to renters. Council Member Palmeri questioned how much revenue had been lost in the past by not charging room tax to those who rented their homes short term. Trena Larson, Finance Director, stated she did not have an estimate, however, the other municipalities she had been in contact with who had contracts with Airbnb had seen a significant increase in their room tax revenue. Ordinance 19-29 Authorize the Director of Finance to Issue Citations FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 19-30 Amend Chapter 30 Zoning Ordinance to Create Flood Storage District within Section 30-156 of the Floodplain Overlay District (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES 6 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—JANUARY 8, 2019 Resolution 19-31 Approve City Manager 2018 Performance Evaluation & 2019 Compensation MOTION: ADOPT (Palmeri, second, Allison-Aasby) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Herman, Allison-Aasby, Palmeri, Mugerauer, Krause, Mayor Cummings Resolution 19-32 Support to Provide Subsidized Transit Service for Students in the Oshkosh Area School District (Submitted by Council Member Pech) MOTION: LAYOVER UNTIL COUNCIL MEETS WITH SCHOOL BOARD (Krause, second, Palmeri) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Herman, Allison-Aasby, Palmeri, Mugerauer, Krause, Mayor Cummings Council Member Herman stated he was in support of the layover as Council Member Pech was not present and he believed it was important to have the discussion with the school board. Council Member Allison-Aasby agreed. Resolution 19-33 Approve Change Order No. 2 for Public Works Contract No. 17-03 Mary Jewell Lift Station & Park Shelter (+$13,758.10) MOTION: ADOPT (Herman, second, Palmeri) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Herman, Allison-Aasby, Palmeri, Mugerauer, Krause, Mayor Cummings CITIZEN STATEMENTS TO COUNCIL There were no citizen statements to Council. COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER &FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Cummings stated there was a City Hall and Parks Facility Workshop scheduled for January 161h at 5:30 p.m. Mr. Rohloff explained the goal was for a two hour work session. Mayor Cummings stated the police staffing study workshop was scheduled for January 22nd, with a time to be determined. 7 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—JANUARY 8, 2019 Mr. Rohloff explained Dean Smith, Chief of Police, indicated he would be able to have his presentation complete in approximately 45 minutes, therefore 5:00 p.m. should be a sufficient start time. Council Member Pech arrived at 6:25 p.m. Council Member Pech requested resolution 19-32 be reconsidered as he had just arrived. Council Member Krause stated the resolution would be voted down if it was not laid over. Mayor Cummings questioned if he was certain. Council Member Krause stated yes; he questioned if there had been any discussion with the school board. MOTION: RECONSIDER RESOLUTION 19-32 (Cummings; second, Allison- Aasby) LOST: Ayes (3) Pech, Allison-Aasby, Mayor Cummings Noes (4) Herman, Palmeri, Mugerauer, Krause Mayor Cummings explained there would be a future meeting scheduled with the Oshkosh Area School Board; a time and date had yet to be determined. Mr. Rohloff reviewed various options with Council. He stated topics for discussion included a youth council and bus transportation for school children. He questioned if there were other items Council would like to discuss. Council Member Palmeri stated community members had requested child poverty to be discussed. She questioned if the meeting would be hosted at City Hall. Council Member Krause questioned if it would be possible to have a workshop to discuss topics after the next Council meeting. Mr. Rohloff stated that would be up to Council. Mayor Cummings recommended limiting the topics to no more than four due to time constraints. Mr. Rohloff stated he would provide information regarding the date and time of the meeting after discussion with the school superintendent. 8 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—JANUARY 8, 2019 CO UNCIL MEMBER ANNO UNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS Council Member Pech questioned if citizens would be permitted to speak on the laid over resolution. Ms. Lorenson stated no, as that would violate Council rules. Council Member Krause questioned if Council would be able to vote to allow citizens to speak. Ms. Lorenson stated yes. MOTION: ALLOW CITIZENS TO SPEAK ON LAYOVER OF RESOLUTION 19-32 (Krause; second, Palmeri) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Herman, Allison-Aasby, Palmeri, Mugerauer, Krause, Pech, Mayor Cummings Thomas Pech, Jr., 1275 W. Smith Avenue, explained the proposal he had brought forward was to address a communitywide concern. He stated there were several Council Members who had indicated the City could not fund a program to address transportation needs for children. He explained members of the school board wished to establish a program that would provide free bus transportation to all members of the school district. He stated what he had proposed was a public/private partnership, similar to what had been done with the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation (GO-EDC) and the Greater Oshkosh Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative (GO-HNI). He explained the City would participate in a program to provide subsidized transportation to the Oshkosh Area School District to address a need that had been brought forward. He stated he had hoped that the City would be the first partner to participate. He explained the topic had been discussed with the school district, however, it had not moved forward. He stated he had taken it upon himself to take the lead and suggest a program where the City would commit up to $12,500 dollars in a matching grant. He explained the cost of the program had been estimated at$50,000; if it was a communitywide concern it should be paid for by the City, the school district and the community. He stated the City had entered into similar agreements in the past where grant money would only be paid out if private funds were raised. He explained the proposal could have been discussed by Council if they had allowed the resolution to be reconsidered. He stated the decision to layover the resolution had been shortsighted, and he had been present in Council Chambers moments after it was laid over. Council Member Palmeri explained an update on the rental housing advisory board strategic plan had been included in the agenda. She stated changes had occurred due to 9 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—JANUARY 8, 2019 State legislation, and would likely occur dependent on the outcome of the short term rental ordinance. She explained the goals of education, training programs and outreach. Mayor Cummings questioned if Council Member Palmeri felt the board was making progress. Council Member Palmeri stated absolutely. She stated the board had worked extensively on items related to rental registration and inspections. Council Member Herman explained a free mascot and movie event was scheduled for January 251h and February 23rd at 5:30 p.m. at the Oshkosh Seniors Center. CITY MANAGER ANNO UNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS Mr. Rohloff explained building construction was progressing at the Oshkosh Corporate headquarters site. He stated utilities construction would begin when weather conditions improved. He explained the fourth quarter financial statements were included in the Council packets as well as the fourth quarter strategic plan update. He noted 98 percent of tasks were either on task, because they were ongoing projects, or were completed. Council Member Mugerauer stated the objective related to increased local engagement with state legislators to increase local control was marked as 'yellow' with disruptions. He explained he believed the last time Council had met with legislators was approximately two years ago. Mr. Rohloff stated City staff could arrange a meeting with state legislators if Council would like. Council Member Mugerauer requested a meeting during the first quarter of the year. Council Member Allison-Aasby stated it would be appropriate for the City to reach out to the local legislators. Mr. Rohloff indicated he would schedule a tour of one of the City facilities to coincide with the meeting. He stated he was pleased with the Envisio software and the work Kortney Jenks, Human Resources Generalist, had done with the strategic plan. 10 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—JANUARY 8, 2019 MOTION: CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION (CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE, CITY HALL) PURSUANT TO SECTION 19.85(1)(C) OF THE WISCONSIN STATE STATUTES TO DISCUSS THE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND COMPENSATION REGARDING THE CITY MANAGER AN EMPLOYEE OVER WHICH THE COMMON COUNCIL HAS JURISDICTION & EXERCISES RESPONSIBILITY (Palmeri; second, Herman) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Herman, Allison-Aasby, Palmeri, Mugerauer, Pech, Krause, Mayor Cummings MOTION: ADJOURN (Allison-Aasby; second, Herman) CARRIED: VOICE VOTE The meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m. PAMELA R. UBRIG CITY CLERK 11 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN MARCH26, 2019 REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall Mayor Cummings presided. PRESENT: Council Members Tom Pech, Jr., Steven Herman, Deb Allison-Aasby, Lori Palmeri, Matt Mugerauer, Jake Krause and Mayor Steve Cummings ALSO PRESENT: John Fitzpatrick, Assistant City Manager; Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk; and Lynn Lorenson, City Attorney Council Member Pech read the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Pech. CITIZEN STATEMENTS There were no citizen statements to Council. CONSENT AGENDA Report of Sills by the Finance Director Receipt & Filing of the Oshkosh Public Museum Minutes from February 13, 2019 Receipt & Filing of the Oshkosh Common Council Minutes January 22 & March 12, 2019 Receipt of Claims filed with the City's Insurance Company: A) Dale Patri for alleged damages to vehicle from city plow B) Theresa Salzman for alleged damages to vehicle from city plow C) Bradley Vowels for alleged damages to vehicle from city plow PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—MARCH 26, 2019 Resolution 19-159 Approve 2019 CIP Budget Amendment & Award Sid to MacQueen Equipment/Bruce Equipment for Tandem Axle Truck Chassis & Jetter/Vac for Wastewater Utility ($384,169.25) Resolution 19-160 Award Bid to Full Service Organics Management, LLC for Digester Cleaning Services for Wastewater Treatment Plant ($58,000.00) Resolution 19-161 Award Bid to Riesterer & Schnell for Utility Tractor with Cab & Hydraulics for Street Division ($41,867.31) Resolution 19-162 Award Bid to Packer City International & Monroe Truck Equipment for Tandem Axle Chassis Dump Truck & ($201,140.00) Resolution 19-163 Award Bid to ADS, LLC d/b/a ADS Environmental Services for 2019 Flow Monitoring Collection Services for Wastewater Division ($71,998.00) Resolution 19-164 Award Bid for Public Works Contract No. 19-04 to Dorner, Inc. for Hazel Street (Washington Avenue to East Irving Avenue) Reconstruction ($3,539,793.35) Resolution 19-165 Approve Purchases of Lighting Poles & Fixtures to both Enterprise Lighting LTD &Philips Lighting for the Hazel Street Reconstruction of Menominee Park Trail Project 19-04 ($58,535.48) Resolution 19-166 Approve Rescission of Resolution 19-03 of Awarding Bid to Matherson Tri-Gas Inc. for 2019 Liquid Oxygen for the Water Filtration Plant ($80,543.05) Resolution 19-167 Approve Change Order No. 1 for Public Works Contract No. 18-06 Concrete Sidewalk (New & Rehabilitation / Al Dix Concrete, Inc. (+$300,691.64) Resolution 19-168 Authorize Grant Application to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) for Urban Nonpoint Source & Storm Water Grant Program Resolution 19-169 Approve Engineering Services Agreement for 2019 Wastewater Utility Technical Services /Jacobs ($170,870.00) 2 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—MARCH 26, 2019 Resolution 19-170 Approve Engineering Services Agreement for 2019 Water Utility Technical Services /Jacobs ($86,120.00) Resolution 19-171 Approve Settlement Agreement with CED Properties LLC related to Special Assessments for Property located at 1800 Jackson Street Resolution 19-172 Approve Fund Balance Reservations Resolution 19-173 Approve Menominee South Neighborhood Plan Dennis Cavanaugh, 1107 Merritt Avenue, stated he was a representative of the Menominee South neighborhood association. He explained the plan they had created provided a clear direction for the next five years. He thanked City staff in the planning department for their help. Mayor Cummings stated it was a great plan. Council Member Palmeri thanked the group for their efforts. Resolution 19-174 Grant Public Utility Easement at 17 Washington Avenue - 300 East Parking Lot (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) Resolution 19-175 Accept Dedication of Street Right of Way; North 1600 Block of Oshkosh Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) Resolution 19-176 Approve Conditional Use Permit to Establish an Art Studio at 1675- 1677 Oregon Street (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) Barbara Schneider, 111 E. Ripple Avenue, stated she would like to open an art school and gallery. She explained it would be a seasonal business and be open April through November, Wednesdays through Saturdays. She stated it would offer an option to people who wished to participate in skill building classes as opposed to one night group classes. Mayor Cummings explained the plan commission had recommended approval. Resolution 19-177 Approve Special Event — Oshkosh Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee to utilize the Oshkosh Seniors Center&bike route on City streets for the Bike Oshkosh event/May 11, 2019 3 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—MARCH 26, 2019 Resolution 19-178 Approve Special Event — Oshkosh Police Department to utilize Menominee Park & City streets for the OPD Law Enforcement Mental Health & Wellness 5K/May 11, 2019 Resolution 19-179 Approve Special Event — Paine Art Center & Gardens to utilize Algoma Boulevard & Congress Avenue for the Festival of Spring / May 18, 2019 Resolution 19-180 Approve Special Event — Arya Cares Foundation to utilize Menominee Park & City streets for the Arya Cares Family Bike Ride /May 18, 2019 Resolution 19-181 Approve Special Event — Propel Oshkosh in partnership with the Oshkosh Saturday Farmers Market, Inc. & Zoological Society to utilize Opera House Square, South Park & Menominee Park Zoo for the Into the Night events /May 23, July 25 & September 26, 2019 Council Member Palmeri asked for an explanation of the event. Kathy Snell, Special Events Coordinator, stated the events would occur at one location on each date, and move to the next site the following date. Council Member Palmeri explained she understood it was modeled after the Bazaar after Dark events in the Fox Valley. She stated she was pleased to see a similar event come to Oshkosh. Ms. Snell explained it was exciting to bring different artists to the area. Resolution 19-182 Approve Special Event—Oshkosh Farmers Market, Inc. to utilize 400 & 500 blocks of Main Street & 100 block of Church Avenue for the Oshkosh Farmer's Market—Downtown/June 1 through October 26, 2019 (Saturdays) Resolution 19-183 Approve Special Event — Oshkosh Public Library to utilize Washington Avenue for the Evening on the Avenue /June 1, 2019 Resolution 19-184 Approve Special Event — Waterfest, Inc. to utilize Leach Amphitheater for the Waterfest concert series / June 13 through August 29, 2019 (Thursdays) 4 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—MARCH 26, 2019 Council Member Palmeri explained there was a request to be permitted to serve alcohol after 9:00 p.m. in addition to an extension on the time allotted for amplified music. She questioned if the applicant had provided an explanation regarding the need for the exception. Kathy Snell, Special Events Coordinator, stated there was not an explanation accompanying the application. John Casper, President and CEO of the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce, explained he had not realized it was an exemption; they had operated under the same hours for a number of years at the event. He stated it was an outdoor event and weather events frequently interrupted or delayed performances, and the extra time allowed a cushion to ensure the main act could perform. Council Member Palmeri questioned how the need to extend the time to sell alcohol related to the potential delay of the performance due to rain. Mr. Casper explained that concession sales were important to their business model; without the sales they would need to nearly double the price of admission. Council Member Palmeri stated she had attended the event in the past and understood; her practice was to ask each applicant to explain their request for exemptions. Council Member Herman explained last year there had been concern regarding serving alcohol up until the closing on the event, and an amendment had been approved to allow the sale of alcohol until 10:30 p.m. He stated this idea coincided with sports games such as the Herd, Packers and Brewers where alcohol was not served after the third quarter. He explained he understood that concessions directly related to the fundraising profits for the events, however, he did not believe a half hour would significantly impact sales. Resolution 19-185 Approve Special Event — Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce to utilize Opera House Square & Market Street for the Live at Lunch series / June 19 through August 7, 2019 (Wednesdays) Resolution 19-186 Approve Special Event — Friends of the Oshkosh Seniors Center to utilize South Park for the Food Truck Fridays / June 21, July 19 & August 16, 2019 5 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—MARCH 26, 2019 Resolution 19-187 Approve Special Event — Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 437 to utilize City streets to hold the Oshkosh 41h of July Parade /July 4, 2019 Resolution 19-188 Approve Special Event — Catamaran Racing Association of Wisconsin (CRAW) to utilize Menominee Park near the Beach House, Merritt Avenue & Lake Shore Drive for the Crazy Cats Regatta/July 5-7, 2019 Resolution 19-189 Approve Special Event — Paine Art Center & Gardens to utilize Algoma Boulevard & Congress Avenue for the Faire on the Green/ July 14, 2019 Resolution 19-190 Approve Special Event — Oshkosh Farmers Market, Inc. to utilize South Park for the Market in the Park/July 17— September 18, 2019 (Wednesdays) Resolution 19-191 Approve Special Event— Cabela's to utilize Menominee Park for the MWC World Walleye Championship /October 3 —5, 2019 Resolution 19-192 Approve Appointment to the BID Board Resolution 19-193 Approve Disallowance of Claim by Paul Markowski Resolution 19-194 Approve Class "B" Fermented Malt License, Special Class "B" Licenses & Operator Licenses MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA (Pech; second, Allison-Aasby) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Pech, Herman, Allison-Aasby, Palmeri, Mugerauer, Krause, Mayor Cummings ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance 19-195 Approve Zone Change from Heavy Industrial (HI) to Heavy Industrial with Planned Development Overlay (HI-PD) at 2661 West 201h Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) MOTION: ADOPT (Pech; second, Allison-Aasby) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Pech, Herman, Allison-Aasby, Palmeri, Mugerauer, Krause, Mayor Cummings 6 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—MARCH 26, 2019 Ordinance 19-196 Approve Zone Change from Suburban Mixed Use District (SMU) to Suburban Mixed Use District with Planned Development Overly (SMU-PD) at 2625 South Washburn Street FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 19-197 Approve Zone Change from Suburban Mixed Use District (SMU) to Suburban Mixed Use District with Planned Development Overly (SMU-PD) at 2080 Witzel Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 19-198 Approve Parking Restriction on East Waukau Avenue (Traffic & Parking Advisory Board Recommends Approval) FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Resolution 19-199 Approve General Development Plan & Specific Implementation Plan for an Industrial Building at 2661 West 201h Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) MOTION: ADOPT (Pech; second, Herman) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Pech, Herman, Allison-Aasby, Palmeri, Mugerauer, Krause, Mayor Cummings Resolution 19-200 A,,,,,eve c,,eEifk T,,,,,1,,,,,,,r+.,fie 121a Amendment fee Veh le Sales Appfeval) Applicant Requests Consideration at April 9th Council Meeting Resolution 19-201 Approve Spot Blight Designation; Authorize Redevelopment Authority to Acquire 672 Jefferson Street ($47,000.00) MOTION: ADOPT (Pech; second, Palmeri) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Pech, Herman, Allison-Aasby, Palmeri, Mugerauer, Krause, Mayor Cummings Council Member Palmeri stated it was her understanding that the property was not included in the redevelopment plan for the near east, however, was adjacent to it. 7 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—MARCH 26, 2019 Darlene Brandt, Grants Coordinator, explained it was in the near east redevelopment area. Council Member Palmeri questioned if it was in the redevelopment area, why the resolution would say the redevelopment plan was not necessary. She stated she was confused as to why the redevelopment authority referred to the property as adjacent to the redevelopment area. Mayor Cummings explained it was across the street; the City had acquired properties on the west side of the street and was looking to acquire properties on the east side. He stated the goal was to have a developer be able to work with both sides of the street. Ms. Brandt explained the near east was a redevelopment plan that did not necessarily have a specified redevelopment area. She stated to protect the interests of the City and the redevelopment authority City staff had proposed a spot blight designation. Council Member Palmeri stated she had talked with Allen Davis, Director of Community Development, last week, and asked him if there was interest in regenerating that plan. Ms. Brandt explained there had not been much interest, however, it was a designated plan that had not been terminated. Council Member Palmeri stated she understood there were additional conditions beyond the exterior of the home that had resulted in the spot blight designation. Ms. Brand indicated the owner had started to rehabilitate the interior, however, it still required extensive amounts of work. She explained the owner had been relocated out of state for his job and did not have the ability to proceed with the rehabilitation. She stated to rehabilitate the interior and exterior of the property would cost between $150,000 to $200,000 dollars. She explained the neighborhood would not support that type of sale. She stated City staff hoped the blight removal would have an impact on the neighborhood and encourage other properties to make improvements. Mayor Cummings explained the redevelopment authority had discussed how both sides of the street needed to be improved to make the area attractive for a developer. He stated it was a slow and costly process to acquire the properties one by one. Ms. Brandt stated once the property was acquired, City staff would work with housing partners to see if anyone was interested in developing a single family home, otherwise they would do a land assemblage until they had enough properties to complete a 8 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—MARCH 26, 2019 redevelopment. Resolution 19-202 Approve Spot Blight Designation; Authorize Redevelopment Authority to Acquire 857 West 91h Avenue ($21,000.00) MOTION: ADOPT (Pech; second, Herman) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Pech, Herman, Allison-Aasby, Palmeri, Mugerauer, Krause, Mayor Cummings 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 Council Member Pech requested a reminder about the upcoming election. Ms. Ubrig stated the Spring Election was Tuesday, April 2nd and the polls would be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. She explained voters could utilize the City website to find their polling site and review a sample ballot. She stated early voting was currently underway in the Clerk's office and would run through Friday, March 291h at 5:00 p.m. CITY MANAGER ANNO UNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS Mr. Fitzpatrick stated an update regarding the public improvement portion of the Oshkosh Corporation headquarters project had been included in the Council packets. He explained work would continue as the weather improved. He stated a new neighborhood association, Fox Chase, had been recognized and was located on the west side of the City. He explained the transition to monthly utility billings would begin in April with a transition bill. He stated the public should call the finance department with any questions. Mayor Cummings explained the winter had been severe and resulted in a number of potholes. Mr. Fitzpatrick stated he agreed; potholes were the worst he had seen in quite some time 9 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—MARCH 26, 2019 and he believed it correlated to the amount of snow the area had received and the extreme cold temperatures. He recommended citizens use caution while driving. He indicated according to James Rabe, Director of Public Works, crews were out on all shifts working on the potholes. He stated it remained a challenge as the weather was still chilly, therefore some of the work that was completed was undone during the nighttime drop in temperature. He asked for the public to remain patient during this time period. Council Member Palmeri stated in the Oshkosh Corporation memo it indicated that City staff and AECOM were completing the final design and permitting for the river walk from Interstate 41 to Punhoqua Street and plans were completed. She explained under landscape agreements, it stated the agreement would be approved after final design of the river walk. She questioned if this was completed. Mr. Fitzpatrick stated although it was close, it remained under development. Darlene Brandt, Grants Coordinator, explained the river walk plans were complete and waiting for City site plan review. She stated once those were finalized and approved by Oshkosh Corporation, City staff could begin work on finalizing a landscape plan. She explained City staff was also waiting for Oshkosh Corporation to finalize their landscape design, so both plans would complement each other. Council Member Palmeri stated it was her understanding then that the permitting and final designs were not one hundred percent complete. Ms. Brand explained the consultant had prepared completed plans. Mr. Fitzpatrick stated it was a nuance of verbiage; the plans were completed by the consultant, however, there was still additional review to be done. He explained he did not anticipate any concerns with Oshkosh Corporation. Ms. Brandt indicated the City had not yet received the final portion of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource's grant for the river walk, so there was potential that they may request adjustments. Council Member Herman stated the northbound side of the Oregon Street bridge deck approach was in poor shape. He explained he did not know if it was the City or State's responsibility and it needed to be addressed. James Rabe, Director of Public Works, stated City staff had conducted work on Oregon Street between the bridge and 61h Avenue last fall, and due to the extreme winter, some 10 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL—MARCH 26, 2019 of the work had been undone. He explained the weather needed to warm up prior to completing significant repairs or the work would not last. Mr. Fitzpatrick thanked Council and citizens for the information regarding the road conditions, and recommended utilizing See-Click-Fix to report anything that needed attention from City staff. Council Member Palmeri stated it was titled Connect Oshkosh on the various app stores. Mayor Cummings explained there had been discussion with the landmarks commission to place historical signage along the river walk. MOTION: ADJOURN (Mugerauer; second, Herman) CARRIED: VOICE VOTE The meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m. PAMELA R. UBRIG CITY CLERK 11