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CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
APRIL 23, 2019
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers,
City Hall
Mayor Palmeri presided.
PRESENT: Council Members Deb Allison-Aasby, Steven Herman, Jake Krause, Matt
Mugerauer, Bob Poeschl, and Mayor Lori Palmeri
ALSO PRESENT: Mark Rohloff, City Manager; Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk; Lynn
Lorenson, City Attorney; and Ray Maurer, Parks Director
Council Member Allison-Aasby read the Invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Myranda & Madilyn King from Webster Stanley
Elementary School
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Palmeri proclaimed May 2nd, 2019 the National Day of Prayer in the City of
Oshkosh.
Mike Stratz, coordinator for the National Day of Prayer in Oshkosh, accepted the
proclamation and invited the community to participate in front of City Hall on May 2nd
at 12:00 p.m.
CITIZEN STATEMENTS
There were no citizen statements to Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
Report of Sills by the Finance Director
Approval of Cash Report from December 2018
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Receipt & Filing of Oshkosh Public Museum Minutes from March 7, 2019
Receipt & Filing of the Oshkosh Common Council Minutes from April 9, 2019
Receipt of Claims filed with the City's Insurance Company:
A) James Chase for alleged damages to vehicle from a pothole
B) Bruce Eid for alleged injuries from stepping in a hole
Resolution 19-230 Approve Initial Resolution Authorizing not exceeding $5,450,000
General Obligation Bonds
Resolution 19-231 Approve Resolution directing the advertisement & sale of up to
$5,450,000 aggregate principal amount of General Obligation
Corporate Purpose Bonds, approximately $16,405,000 aggregate
principal amount of General Obligation Promissory Notes,
approximately $8,835,000 Storm Water Utility Revenue Bonds,
approximately $11,085,000 Water System Revenue Bonds &
approximately $16,115,000 aggregate principal amount of Sewer
System Revenue Bonds, of the City of Oshkosh, Winnebago County,
Wisconsin
Resolution 19-232 Award Bid to On Time Embroidery dba Unique Apparel Solutions
for 2019 5.11 Tactical Uniforms for Fire Department ($20,000.00
estimated)
Resolution 19-233 Award Bid to Fabick Cat for Compact Excavator for Parks
Department ($69,355.00)
Resolution 19-234 Award Bid to Environet Inc. for Asbestos Abatement at 421 Monroe
Street for Community Development ($4,755.00)
Resolution 19-235 Approve Cooperative Agreement for Water Rescue Services with
Winnebago County & the City of Oshkosh
Resolution 19-236 Authorize Submittal of Department of Natural Resources
Stewardship Grant for Pioneer Riverwalk Main Street to Railroad
Tracks
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Resolution 19-237 Approve Granting Privilege in the Street & Easements for
Conducting Soil Boring Advances & Install Monitoring Wells within
the Court Street, Ceape Avenue & Broad Street Rights-Of-Way &
Riverside Park/Leach Amphitheater Properties (Plan Commission
Recommends Approval)
Resolution 19-238 Award Bid for Public Works Contract No. 19-07 to Dorner, Inc. for
Water Main & Lateral Relay ($1,724,852.90)
Resolution 19-239 Approve Initial Resolution for Special Assessments for Storm Sewer
Laterals Relating to Contract No. 19-20 /Various Locations
Resolution 19-240 Approve Purchase of Manhole / Inlet Castings for Public Works
Department ($46,500.00)
Resolution 19-241 Approve Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for
Updating the Design & Bidding Documents, Providing Bidding
Assistance & Construction Monitoring & Documentation Services
for Contract No. 18-02 Libbey/Nicolet Watershed/North Main Street
Area Detention Basin/AECOM Technical Services, Inc. ($56,591.25)
Resolution 19-242 Approve Special Event — Safe Routes to School East Central
Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission to utilize City streets for
the Oshkosh Bike Rodeo at the UW Oshkosh Kolf Sports Center /
May 8, 2019
Resolution 19-243 Approve Special Event — Fox Valley Pro Basketball Inc. to hold the
Wisconsin GLO Home Opener at the Menominee Nation Arena /
May 10 & 11 &June 8, 2019
Resolution 19-244 At9t9feve SpeeialEvent Melly M Gtti e'_ to hold m
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Resolution 19-245 Approve Special Event — Kelly's Bar to hold their Graduation Beer
Garden/May 17 & 18, 2019
Resolution 19-246 Approve Special Event — Oshkosh Garden Club to utilize the front
grounds of the Oshkosh Public Museum for the Oshkosh Garden
Club Plant Sale /May 18, 2019
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Resolution 19-247 Approve Special Event—Ardy & Ed's Drive In to utilize Doty Street
for the Ardy & Ed's Cruise Nights / May 23, June 27, July 18 &
August 22, 2019
Resolution 19-248 Approve Special Event — Oshkosh Patriotic Council to utilize South
Park, Riverside Park, City streets & the City Hall parking lot for the
Memorial Day Procession & Ceremonies /May 27, 2019
Resolution 19-249 Approve Special Event — CLIC Foursquare Church to utilize
Menominee Park Reetz Softball Complex for the CLIC Memorial
Day Softball Tournament/May 25, 2019
Resolution 19-250 Approve Special Event — St. Jude Parish to hold the St. Jude the
Apostle Parish Summer Celebration/June 14 - 16, 2019
Resolution 19-251 Approve Special Event — Life Promotions to hold Lifest at the
Sunnyview Exposition Center & to utilize Winnebago County
Community Park for Lifest parking & 5K/July 10 - 14, 2019
Resolution 19-252 Approve Special Event—Peace Lutheran to utilize South Park for the
111h Annual Park Dance /July 12, 2019
Resolution 19-253 Approve Special Event — Wisconsin Alliance of Sass Tournament
Anglers (WABTA) to utilize Rainbow Memorial Park for the
WABTA Fishing Tournament/August 4, 2019
Resolution 19-254 Approve Special Event — Rich's Barbershop LLC to utilize
Menominee Park & Reetz Softball Complex for the Party in the Park
/ September 22, 2109
Resolution 19-255 Approve Block Party—McHenry Johnson to utilize Casey Trail off of
Mockingbird Way to hold their neighborhood Block Party/June 22,
2019
Resolution 19-256 Approve Mayor Appointment to the Plan Commission &
Redevelopment Authority
Resolution 19-257 Approve Disallowance of Claim by Bruce Eid
Resolution 19-258 Approve Special Class "B" Licenses & Operator Licenses
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MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA (Mugerauer; second, Krause)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Herman, Krause, Mugerauer, Poeschl,
Mayor Palmeri
ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance 19-259 Approve Zone Change from Suburban Mixed Use District (SMU) to
Multi-Family Residential 12 (MR-12) at the 1400 Block of Osborn
Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)
MOTION: ADOPT (Allison-Aasby; second, Mugerauer)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Herman, Krause, Mugerauer, Poeschl,
Mayor Palmeri
Ordinance 19-260 Approve Official Mapping for 30 foot wide Riverwalk Along the
North Shore of the Fox River at 1005 High Avenue (Axletech
International) (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Allison-Aasby)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Herman, Krause, Mugerauer, Poeschl,
Mayor Palmeri
Ordinance 19-261 Approve Amendments to Chapter 6 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code
Pertaining to Keeping of Urban Chickens &Bees
READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Ordinance 19-262 Approve Parking Regulation Change for the Algoma Lot Stalls 37-39
FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Ordinance 19-263 Approve Closure of Otter Avenue at the Railroad Crossing on Broad
Street (Staff Recommends Waiving the Rules & Adopting on First
Reading)
MOTION: SUSPEND RULES (Allison-Aasby; second, Mugerauer)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Herman, Krause, Mugerauer, Poeschl,
Mayor Palmeri
Council Member Poeschl questioned what the benefit was to waiving the rules and
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adopting the ordinance today.
James Rabe, Director of Public Works, explained it was based on the railroad's requested
schedule and without adoption, there would be delays.
Council Member Poeschl questioned if that meant the work would be completed sooner.
Mr. Rabe stated the railroad's requested schedule was to complete the work between
April 291h and May 101h
Council Member Poeschl stated he understood if the ordinance was not adopted today,
there would no longer be a set schedule.
Mr. Rabe explained the railroad would need to come up with an alternate schedule which
would not be able to begin until after the next Council meeting.
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Poeschl)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Herman, Krause, Mugerauer, Poeschl,
Mayor Palmeri
Resolution 19-264 Approve Conditional Use Permit to Establish a Multi-Family
Development; 1400 Block of Osborn Avenue (Plan Commission
Recommends Approval)
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Allison-Aasby)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Herman, Krause, Mugerauer, Poeschl,
Mayor Palmeri
Council Member Mugerauer commended the developer and the neighborhood for
working cooperatively with the plan commission. He stated he understood there had
been concern amongst neighbors about the original layout of the development, and he
believed if more developers took the approach that Nicolet had, it would strengthen the
community. He explained the two groups had worked together with and without City
staff to come up with a plan that worked for the neighborhood.
Joe Ferlo, 1230 Devonshire Drive, stated his home was likely the most impacted property
in the neighborhood, and he appreciated the collaboration with the developer and City
staff.
Mayor Palmeri thanked the developer for their patience while staying on top of the
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project in a courteous manner.
Resolution 19-265 Approve Agreement with Rogans Stores of Oshkosh LLC, Thomas
Masters & Phoenix Realty LLC for the City's Administration of Idle
Industrial Sites Redevelopment Grant
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Allison-Aasby)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Herman, Krause, Mugerauer, Poeschl,
Mayor Palmeri
Council Member Mugerauer asked for an explanation of the resolution.
Allen Davis, Director of Community Development, explained the City had applied for a
grant with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to help with the
development of the site that was related to the TIF application that was in progress. He
stated if approved by WEDC and Council, the agreement would be in place so the
businesses would be eligible for the grant this fiscal year.
Resolution 19-266 Approve Special Event — Oshkosh Rotary Club to utilize Leach
Amphitheater, Riverside Park & Parking lot for the 41h of July
Celebration/July 4, 2019
MOTION: ADOPT (Allison-Aasby; second, Herman)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Herman, Krause, Mugerauer, Poeschl,
Mayor Palmeri
Council Member Allison-Aasby stated it had been discussed in social media that there
would not be a 41h of July celebration at Menominee Park this year, and she congratulated
those who came together to come up with a family friendly event for the community. She
explained it was her opinion that trying new things was worthwhile, and she believed
the event would appeal to a wide range of citizens in the area.
Council Member Mugerauer thanked the Oshkosh Rotary Club for collaborating to create
a family friendly event. He stated be believed it was the right time for a small change.
He explained discussion regarding whether or not it will be a permanent change would
take place after the event. He stated the road construction on Hazel Street would result
in far too many difficulties accessing Menominee Park. He explained previously there
had been concerns about maintaining control over alcohol consumption, and the Leach
Amphitheater provided an excellent location to do so.
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Council Member Herman requested an explanation of the event.
Mr. Maurer stated the group who created the event, which was comprised of Oshkosh
Rotary members, various local business representatives and members of the community
had been meeting since Sawdust Days informed the City they discontinued their event.
He explained there would be food trucks, face painting and a DJ behind the Convention
Center. He stated music was planned throughout the day inside the Leach, including the
Oshkosh Symphony and Corey Chisel, for a small entrance fee, used to defer costs. He
explained the AmVets organization would work the concession stands at no cost, and
would receive the profits from the sales. He stated the event was scheduled to end at 9:30
p.m. and the fireworks would follow. He explained due to the location change, themed
music was planned to accompany the fireworks, which was why they had requested an
extension in time for amplified music.
Council Member Herman asked for an explanation of the plan for parking and what
streets would be blocked off.
Mr. Maurer stated a number of City owned parking lots in the downtown and South
Main Street area were identified. He indicated the Fugleberg Park boat launch and the
241h Avenue boat launch would be optimal viewing locations for the fireworks. He
explained Dean Smith, Chief of Police, recommended that Pioneer Drive be closed to
vehicle traffic so pedestrians and families could utilize the space and set up chairs. He
stated a number of businesses that previously closed during the 41h of July would stay
open and encouraged citizens to use their parking lots. He explained that previously
individuals would have to park quite a distance from Menominee Park and walk through
residential neighborhoods to enter. He indicated that individuals could park further
from the event and utilize the riverwalk. He stated City staff had reached out to the staff
at the University of Oshkosh and because it will be a holiday, their lots will be open to
the public. He explained he had also reached out to the Fox Valley Technical College and
was waiting for a return phone call. He stated the Senior Center could be utilized for
parking and access to the riverwalk.
Council Member Krause asked for clarification on the request for an extension in time for
amplified music as the resolution stated a different time than the actual application.
Mr. Maurer explained when the group applied, they had requested 10:00 p.m., however,
when it was decided to propose to move the fireworks it was amended in the resolution
to 11:00 P.M.
Council Member Poeschl stated he believed the event would be a great gift to the
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community. He explained there were vacant lots located in the South Shore area and
questioned if they would be utilized as spaces where citizens could watch the fireworks.
Mr. Maurer questioned if Council Member Poeschl was referring to City owned parking
lots.
Council Member Poeschl stated they were not parking lots;they were vacant lots that the
City owned. He explained he would save the discussion for the following resolution.
Resolution 19-267 Approve Pioneer Island as the site for the July 41h 2019 Festival Foods
Fireworks Show
MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Poeschl)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Herman, Krause, Mugerauer, Poeschl,
Mayor Palmeri
Council Member Poeschl questioned if the public would be able to utilize the vacant City
owned lots along South Main Street as a viewing location for the fireworks.
Mr. Maurer stated any vacant lots that were City owned would be open and available as
public viewing spaces.
Mr. Rohloff explained there were several accessible viewing sites and he anticipated more
of the community to come forward with additional options closer to the event.
Council Member Poeschl questioned if the Menominee Arena area would be a public
location for the fireworks.
Mr. Maurer stated the organizers of the event planned to approach the arena about either
allowing the public to park at the location or holding an event with music.
Mayor Palmeri explained she believed the event change was exciting for catalytic reasons
in the Sawdust District and activating the riverwalk. She questioned if there was the
potential for a park and ride opportunity with GO-Transit or Titan Transit.
Mr. Rohloff stated he and Jim Collins, Director of Transportation, would look into the
idea to see if it would be feasible. He explained they had discussed the idea in the past
with Sawdust Days and there had not been much interest, however, with the change in
location it was possible. He stated City staff would publicize the different parking and
viewing areas, and he anticipated it would be a well-attended event.
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Mayor Palmeri stated she agreed a parking map would be an excellent visual resource
for the public.
Council Member Mugerauer thanked the current owners of the property for agreeing to
host the fireworks and for working with the group organizing the event. He questioned
if City staff was working with local fishing groups to help share information about the
event to make sure that the waterways would be safe.
Mr. Maurer stated that they would reach out to the various fishing and boating groups
to share information.
Council Member Allison-Aasby questioned if there would be a social media page or
website where information would be shared with the public.
Mr. Maurer stated he could not speak for the organization but suspected there would be.
He explained the City website could also be used to share information.
Resolution 19-268 Accept Donations & Approve Agreement with Oshkosh Area
Community Foundation/CR Meyer for Eagle Exhibit at Menominee
Park Zoo
MOTION: ADOPT (Herman; second, Mugerauer)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Herman, Krause, Mugerauer, Poeschl,
Mayor Palmeri
Council Member Herman asked for an update of the exhibit.
Mr. Maurer presented a conceptual design of the exhibit created by FEH Design, who
had assisted in creating the zoo master plan in 2014. He stated fundraising for the eagle
exhibit had begun in 2015, and due to an increase in supply costs, the proposed cost for
the project shifted from an original estimate of approximately $150,000 dollars to
approximately$217,000 dollars, followed by another increase to approximately$228,000
dollars. He explained City staff had worked with the Oshkosh Area Community
Foundation and had achieved the fundraising goal thanks to their donation. He stated
there were no City tax dollars contributing to the project. He explained CR Meyer would
construct the project and donate their work to the City.
Mayor Palmeri questioned what the future fiscal impact of maintenance and animal care
would be.
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Mr. Maurer stated the exhibit was designed to house two eagles. He stated City staff was
planning for one eagle, however, depending on where it came from, it may be paired
with another eagle. He explained City staff estimated an annual cost of approximately
$2,000 dollars per bird.
Mayor Palmeri questioned where the eagle exhibit would be located.
Mr. Maurer explained it would be located near the boardwalk by the wolf exhibit.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER &FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Palmeri stated there was a request to allow a video presentation by an applicant
for the vacant Common Council seat.
Mr. Rohloff explained one of the applicants for the vacant Common Council seat
indicated that she would not be available on May 141h and would like to submit a five
minute video presentation.
Council Member Krause stated he would support allowing the video, however, he
questioned if it would be possible to get the individual's name so that questions could be
emailed.
Mr. Rohloff explained Council would receive the entire packet of applicant information
on May 111h
Council Member Krause questioned if the applicant would be out of the country at that
point.
Mr. Rohloff stated he was not certain.
Council Member Krause explained that the people presenting in person would have an
opportunity to answer questions and he wanted to give the video applicant the same
right.
Mr. Rohloff stated City staff could provide Council with the individual's information,
and there may be additional individuals who wished to present via video, dependent on
Council's direction.
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Council Member Herman explained he believed it was important that anyone interested
in applying for the vacancy had an opportunity to do so. He stated he agreed there
should be a way to ask questions.
Council Member Allison-Aasby questioned if Council would be aware of the applicants
as the applications came in, so that discussion could be initiated if the applicant planned
to be out of the area on May 141h. She stated she was aware of an additional potential
applicant who would be out of the country.
Mr. Rohloff explained City staff would be able to provide Council with the names of the
applicants.
Mayor Palmeri questioned if Council Member Allison-Aasby was supportive of allowing
a video presentation.
Council Member Allison-Aasby stated yes.
Council Member Poeschl questioned if the applicant would record a five minute
presentation that would be aired during the May 141h Council meeting.
Mr. Rohloff stated City staff would address the technology aspect as there were a couple
options.
Mayor Palmeri questioned if the video would be presented on May 141h during the other
presentations or prior to that date.
Mr. Rohloff explained the applicant would provide the video which would be presented
during the May 141h Council meeting.
Mayor Palmeri stated the five minute presentations were not required;they were allowed
according to the ordinance.
Council Member Poeschl explained he was concerned if the video applicant was
provided questions in advance of the meeting that to remain fair the other applicants
would need to be asked the same set of questions.
Council Member Krause stated he did not believe there needed to be a specific set of
questions for all the applicants. He explained questions may vary based on the applicants
skill set, background and availability. He stated he did not believe it gave any kind of
advantage to the applicant who would not appear in person.
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Council Member Poeschl explained he had brought it up for discussion for Council to
consider.
Mr. Rohloff indicated the presentations were optional and he believed applicants
appearing on May 141h had the expectation that Council would ask questions. He agreed
that the amount and nature of the questions would be dependent on the applicant.
Mayor Palmeri explained she believed there was a consensus that the video presentation
would be permissible. She stated the Council seat would be a one year term and
applications were due by May 91h at 10:00 a.m. She explained in addition to the Council
meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month it was expected that a Council
Member serve on at least two boards or commissions as a Council liaison, there were two
full days of budget hearings and up to two days of strategic planning. She stated Council
was looking forward to meeting the various applicants.
CITIZEN STATEMENTS TO COUNCIL
There were no citizen statements to Council.
CO UNCIL MEMBER ANNO UNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
There were no Council Member announcements or statements.
CITY MANAGER ANNO UNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
Mr. Rohloff explained the first quarter strategic plan update had been provided to
Council and 77 percent of the items were on track. He stated key performance indicators
had been established for each department, and the goal was to incorporate them into a
format that Council could review by the second quarter. He explained the goals and
performance indicators would also be posted to the City's website.
Mayor Palmeri questioned if it would be presented in a format similar to a dashboard.
Mr. Rohloff stated yes. He explained he was meeting with James Rabe, Director of Public
Works, and the geographic information system (GIS) administrator to identify the
applicable data necessary to create an alternative fee to replace special assessments.
Council Member Herman questioned the timeline on the project.
Mr. Rohloff explained he anticipated he would provide Council an update in May and
action would be taken during a subsequent Council meeting.
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Council Member Herman stated with street construction season approaching he
imagined citizens would become concerned.
Mr. Rohloff agreed and stated City staff was not able to promise anything to the citizens
as it was a pending Council action item.
Mayor Palmeri questioned when the draft would be available to Council.
Mr. Rohloff stated the second meeting in May. He explained Jon Urben, General Services
Manager, provided a memo as a follow-up to the Council workshop regarding the parks
department operation facility. He explained barring any unforeseen maintenance issues,
the anticipated cost ranged from$81,000 dollars to$225,000 dollars which did not include
the cost of the roof. He stated the building was not designed for its current purpose and
the project would depend on favorable economic conditions. He indicated the costs were
necessary regardless of what was decided about renovating the facility.
Mayor Palmeri explained there was video of the workshops Council held on both the
parks facility and City hall available on the City's website.
Council Member Mugerauer stated the costs would be incurred regardless if the parks
facility was included in the 2021 or 2022 capital improvement project (CIP) as they were
basic maintenance costs necessary to keep the building functional. He thanked City staff
for putting the information together. He questioned when it was anticipated the project
would be placed on the CIP.
Mr. Rohloff stated it was dependent on favorable economic conditions that would allow
the City to receive enough revenue to borrow funds for the cost of the facility. He
explained while he could not give a specific year, the parks facility would be prioritized
over other facility projects including City Hall, the police department and fire
department. He stated the parks facility had legitimate safety concerns including the
plumbing and electrical systems.
Council Member Mugerauer explained he understood it may be difficult to know for
certain which year the project would be put into the CIP, however, he did not believe it
would be appropriate for City staff to 'spring' the project upon Council during budget
season by requesting six million dollars for a new facility.
Mr. Rohloff stated the project would require significant planning and he would anticipate
the timeline to procced similar to the public works garage through phases. He explained
the $81,000 dollars to $225,000 dollars was the cost anticipated in the near future,
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however, if a new facility was on the horizon, he would not want to spend that money.
Council Member Herman stated he was concerned that spending those funds would be
putting a band-aid on something that needed more serious attention. He explained there
were three departments that worked out of the parks facility and it did not make sense
to invest up to $225,000 dollars of taxpayer money as a temporary fix if a new facility
would be constructed in three years. He stated the building was in poor condition and
not worth investing in.
Council Member Allison-Aasby explained when she first was elected to Council the city
garage and the parks facility were in the same condition. She explained the city garage
project was completed in phases over several years. She questioned if it was an item the
long range finance committee should review, and consider reviewing the City's CIP and
the potential to increase it. She stated she had served on the long range finance committee
for a number of years, and although she would not serve on the committee this year, she
would be willing to help or add insight.
Mayor Palmeri explained she believed the topic should be brought back as an agenda
item with additional detail.
Mr. Rohloff stated the Oshkosh Corporation update was provided to Council and things
were going well. He explained the date for the transition to monthly utility billing had
changed and resulted in bills that reflected up to 108 days. He stated the actual cost had
not increased, it was a difference in when the bills were paid. He explained City staff
was on track for one month bills for May. He stated the project schedule for the
Lakeshore Park master plan had been included in Council's packet. He explained there
was an advisory parks board kickoff meeting scheduled for Monday, May 61h and the
POLCO online questionnaire would open on May 171h and close on June 51h. He stated
the results would be presented at a public visioning meeting on June 101h and a workshop
regarding conceptual design with various boards and commissions along with the
consultant on July 81h. He explained City staff would like to receive as much public input
as possible.
Mayor Palmeri stated a number of graduations would occur on June 101h during the
scheduled public input session and questioned if there would be a second opportunity
for public input. She questioned who citizens should email comments to if they were
unable to attend a session.
Mr. Maurer indicated all of the meetings would allow public input. He explained the
meeting on June 101h would be a working meeting with a breakdown into smaller groups.
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He encouraged members of the public to come forward to any of the meetings with
questions or ideas. He recommended the public email him with any questions or
comments.
MOTION: CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE
PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES AND/OR INVESTMENT OF PUBLIC
FUNDS WITHIN THE CITY'S SOUTH SHORE REDEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT PURSUANT TO SECTION 19.85(1)(E) OF THE
WISCONSIN STATE STATUTES WHERE COMPETITIVE
BARGAINING REASONS REQUIRE A CLOSED SESSION
(Herman; second, Allison-Aasby)
CARRIED: Ayes (6) Allison-Aasby, Herman, Krause, Mugerauer, Poeschl,
Mayor Palmeri
MOTION: ADJOURN (Mugerauer; second, Poeschl)
CARRIED: VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
PAMELA R. UBRIG
CITY CLERK
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