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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMenomineeSouthPlanMenominee South Neighborhood Plan Menominee South Neighborhood Association and City of Oshkosh Adopted March 26, 2019 A plan to enhance the quality of life in the Menominee South Neighborhood Compiled with contributions by: Menominee South Neighborhood Planning Team Cynthia Thorpe Dennis Kavanaugh Mark Ferguson Diane Saladin Linda Baeten Madeline Berendsen Don Hones Julie Maslowski (Bella Vista) Karen Bowen Mary Ann Offer Peter Westort City of Oshkosh Planning Services Division Director of Planning Services Darryn Burich Associate Planner Alexa Naudziunas Assistant Planner Steven Wiley Greater Oshkosh - Healthy Neighborhoods Inc. (GO-HNI) Pam Ruder Menominee South Neighborhood - Vision Statement Menominee South is a walkable, socially and economically diverse neighborhood where the quality of life is rich for all ages. All people are welcomed and valued, and are encouraged to engage in open and effective communication and to participate in community activities. The neighborhood treasures its ample public spaces, unique historical buildings, and abundant natural resources, and is committed to creating and sustaining a healthy and safe environment for all. Menominee South Neighborhood Table of Contents Neighborhood Planning Process 1 Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Neighborhood History 5 Demographic Profile 11 Assets and Opportunities 15 Plan Development 17 Image 19 Market 23 Physical Conditions 31 Neighborhood Management 35 Appendix A - Neighborhood Assessment 43 Appendix B - Survey Data 47 Appendix C - Crime Data 55 Appendix D - Transportation Resources 61 Appendix E - Capital Improvement Program 83 The Menominee South Neighborhood boundaries are: Washington Avenue to the south Irving Avenue to the north, East Broad Street to the west, Lake Winnebago to the east BOWEN ST BOWEN ST HAZEL ST HAZEL ST WASHINGTON AVWASHINGTON AV E IRVING AVE IRVING AV BB RR OO AA DD SS TT MERRITT AVMERRITT AV EVANS ST EVANS ST GROVE ST GROVE ST BOYD ST BOYD ST BAY ST BAY ST SCHSCHOO MONROE ST MONROE ST E PARKWAY AVE PARKWAY AV WINNEBAGO AVWINNEBAGO AV OAK ST OAK ST PPRRAATTTT TTRR POW POW LINDE ST LINDE ST CLEVELAND AVCLEVELAND AV E IRVING AVE IRVING AV SHAWANO AVSHAWANO AV LAMPERT ST LAMPERT ST FLUOR CTFLUOR CT N AVN AV OAK ST OAK ST STT MONROE MONROE Menominee Park Oshkosh City Limit Oshkosh City Limit Osh Osh J:\GIS\GIS_Base_Maps\Planning Base Map.mxd User: elizabethw Prepared by: City of Oshkosh, WI Printing Date: 12/17/2014 1 in = 679 ft 1 in = 0.13 mi¯E x i s t i n g M S N A B o u n d a r yExisting M S N A B o u n d a r y The City of Oshkosh creates and maintains GIS maps and data for its own use. They may show the approximate relative location of property, boundaries and other feature from a variety of sources.These map(s)/datasets are provided for information purposes only and may not be sufficient orappropriate for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. They are provided “AS-IS” withoutwarranties of any kind and the City of Oshkosh assumes no liability for use or misuse. Number of Parcels - 594 Number of Dwelling Units - 915 21 Neighborhood Planning Process Partner with a Neighborhood Association Survey Neighborhood Interest Kick Off Event Visioning Workshops Plan Development Working Group Plan Open House Plan Commission and Common Council Adoption Plan Implementation and Monitoring Reassess Goals and Objectives Neighborhood Planning Process The neighborhood planning process is a component of the City of Oshkosh’s Healthy Neighborhood Initiative (OHNI) and established in the ONE Oshkosh Strategic Plan. The process was developed to identify the needs of the residents and establish plans that serve as frameworks to guide the neighborhood organizations long-term. This plan contains a clear set of needs, priorities, and goals for the Menominee South neighborhood. It also includes action items that the residents can employ to respond to their needs and accomplish their goals. The process leading to the creation of this plan was resident-led, ensuring the plan’s relevance to the residents. Healthy neighborhoods are essential to the well being of the city at large and are recognized as priorities by the Common Council. This neighborhood plan, like earlier plans, seeks to eliminate elements that erode the neighborhood’s character while enhancing elements that contribute positively to the quality of life for current and future residents. Image, Market, Physical Conditions, and Neighborhood Management are the four focus categories of new neighborhood plans in Oshkosh. Strategies were created to address neighborhood needs in these categories. Below are the steps of the neighborhood planning process. 43 IntroductionExecutive Summary The Menominee South Neighborhood has existed for several years as an active neighborhood in the City of Oshkosh. Menominee South has become one of the most independent neighborhoods in the City. The leadership has worked with City and GO-HNI staff on several initiatives such as Neighborhood Night Out, fundraising for playground improvements at Sea Sand and Sailor Land, the Menominee South Neighborhood Plan, and the Oshkosh Healthy Neighborhoods Alliance. In 2017, the City approached the Menominee South Association and asked the association if its members were interested in creating a neighborhood plan. The neighborhood was well established and believed they were ready to create a plan to guide their ongoing and future neighborhood efforts going forward. The leadership agreed to work with the City on the creation of a neighborhood plan. The planning process began in fall 2017, and continued throughout 2018. UW-Oshkosh students assisted in preliminary research and data collection, and the neighborhood leadership assisted City staff in assembling a leadership team that would work with City staff in creating the plan. The neighborhood and City staff held several meetings to create content for the plan. After each meeting City staff drafted plan content based on input received from the neighborhood. The consensus among the residents was that the Menominee South Neighborhood has much to offer current and new residents but that there are areas where potential for improvement exists. Neighborhood plans offer guidance and serve as roadmaps for their associations over a period of many years. The plans are recognized by the Plan Commission and City Council, and include a baseline and data detailing the neighborhood’s status at the plan’s formation, and action items to help a neighborhood maintain or improve upon various aspects. The goal of City staff over the next five or more years is that this plan will inform the actions of the Menominee South Neighborhood as the neighborhood seeks to improve as a great place to live, work, and play in Oshkosh. The Menominee South Neighborhood Plan concentrates on the area bounded by Washington Avenue on the south, Irving Avenue on the north, Broad Street on the west, and Lake Winnebago on the east. In 2014, the City of Oshkosh recognized Menominee South as a neighborhood association. Since 2014, the Menominee South Neighborhood Association (MSNA) has worked to serve the residents of the neighborhood. The Association does so in various capacities such as book clubs, volunteering, Neighborhood Night Out and managing a community garden. The neighborhood partners with the City of Oshkosh, Greater Oshkosh Healthy Neighborhoods Incorporated, and various other stakeholders. In 2017, the Menominee South Planning Team was formed to conduct the planning process and improve the stability of the neighborhood. This document was prepared for the MSNA to guide the efforts of the neighborhood, strengthen the neighborhood, and ensure the neighborhood’s attractiveness to existing and new residents. The plan was created during an eight month resident-led process and is intended to be used by the MSNA, City of Oshkosh, and other community partners to ensure the implementation of neighborhood improvements and projects that meet the needs of Menominee South residents. The plan includes a history section, information on the neighborhood’s demographics, and assets / opportunities determined during the planning process. This plan then focuses on four key areas: Image, Market, Physical Conditions, and Neighborhood Management. Each key area has a section that examines the area, current conditions pertinent to the area, and lists goals and action items that will help the neighborhood achieve the goals outlined in the plan. Neighborhood planning involves key stakeholders - residents, businesses, and property owners. Menominee South leadership provided guidance and direction during the research and draft stages of this plan. Recommendations were presented at public input sessions where resident input was captured and later used to sculpt the final recommendations. 65 Neighborhood History Washington Avenue Railroad The Menominee South Neighborhood is home to the Washington Avenue Historic District and includes a variety of well maintained architectural styles including the location of the first hospital in the city. Institutions The Oshkosh Yacht Club, Longfellow School, and Mercy Hospital were all located here. The Yacht Club holds meetings at The Waters, and the Mercy Hospital building now houses Bella Vista the senior living facility and apartments. The Canadian National Railroad, runs along Broad Street, and has remained an important means of commerce between the City of Oshkosh and the rest of the Midwest for over 100 years. Menominee Park The land on which Menominee Park lies was purchased by the City in 1899 and now includes walking trails, lagoons, ball courts, beaches, fishing piers, the Menominee Zoo, etc. This chapter examines the history of the area now known as the Menominee South Neighborhood. The neighborhood has a rich history that was shaped by important residents and institutions. The neighborhood residents take great pride in the area’s historic architecture. The Menominee Park is a focal point and an important regional amenity with a storied history of its own. Early on in the planning process the neighborhood examined its own history to inform their plan for the future. Historic images for this chapter were provided by the Oshkosh Public Museum archives. Oshkosh Public Museum P2010.2.6 Panoramic photograph of Chicago & Northwestern Passenger Depot in 1903 Important Figure John Hicks (1847 - 1917) was owner and publisher of the Oshkosh Daily Northwestern newspaper and owner of Hicks Printing Company. Hicks commissioned a number of public art pieces in the city, two of which are located in the Menominee South Neighborhood. The bronze statue of Chief Oshkosh was donated in 1911 and is located in Menominee Park. The Carl Schurz Statue in was donated 1914 and is located at the end of Washington Avenue. Upon his death in 1917, he left a trust fund for the purchase and erection of busts, statues and monuments in the parks. 87 The Menominee South Neighborhood Association was officially recognized by the City of Oshkosh in 2014. It was named after its proximity to Menominee Park. It is bounded by Washington Avenue on the south, Broad Street to the west, Lake Winnebago to the east, and Irving Avenue to the north. This neighborhood was originally located in the 11th ward. Menominee Park was named for the Native American people who once inhabited the area. The word Menominee means “wild rice gatherers.” Originally called North Park, the park was renamed in 1911 when Colonel John Hicks gave the city the statue of Menominee Chief Oshkosh. Mayor Ephraim Stevens convinced the city to purchase the land in 1899 from Lucius Miller, Sixth District congressman. The purchase was not without controversy. People thought the land too swampy and the price too high. Some residents wanted development rather than a park, but Mayor Stevens succeeded. The park was expanded in 1905 through an anonymous bequest and was greatly enlarged in 1933 with Depression era Federal Funding. Menominee Park totals approximately 109 acres with roughly 2.4 miles of shoreline and 2.9 miles of walking trails. Land use around the park is predominantly residential with the exception of Webster Stanley Middle School and Bella Vista Senior Living. The park offers two lagoons, an amusement area, the Menominee Park Zoo, play equipment areas, competitive and recreational ball fields, boat landings, swimming beaches, hard court sports, shelters, restrooms, utility structures, fishing piers, etc. The Menominee Park Zoo, one of the best free zoos in Wisconsin, resides on 3.8 acres of land within the Menominee Park since 1945. The Zoo entertains and educates over 100,000 visitors annually and operates on a seasonal basis. The animal exhibit area is further defined by a 2.4 acre pond in the center of the property. Game birds, river otters and wolves belong to the zoo and other domestic animals and exotic animals are leased during the summer months (May through September). Because of the location and great habitat many native animals just show up and visit from time to time including: muskrats, squirrels, chipmunks, birds, water fowl and turkeys. The City of Oshkosh is located in a unique geographical and ecological area which was impacted by glaciers. The receding glaciers left rock hills, broad sandy valleys and numerous lakes and streams and the terrain supported hardwood forests, prairies and an abundance of wetlands. These ecological factors provided an optimal habitat for a wide variety of animal species including; bear, elk, bison, red fox, mink, otter, big cats, river otters, coyote, wolves, skunk, raccoon, badger, prairie dogs and numerous game birds. The abundance of birds and animals made the region a hotspot for hunting, trapping, and trading during the mid-seventeenth century. The Camp Bragg Memorial site, established in 1915, features a plaque indicating the historic connection the site has to the Civil War. The plaque reads, “near this spot in the autumn of 1862 the 21st and 32nd Regiments Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry were encamped for organization before proceeding to the front”. A series of historic canons and the plaque can be found on the southwest corner of Hazel Street and Irving Avenue Washington Avenue Historic District was recognized on the National Register of Historic Places in May of 1986 and recognized on the State Register of Historic Places in January of 1989. The district is roughly bound by Merritt Avenue, Linde and Lampert Streets, Washington Oshkosh Public Museum P2011.14 Monroe Street and Merritt Avenue, looking southeast towards St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1909 Oshkosh Public Museum P2000.34.142a Menominee Park taken from the former water tower at the water plant, 1916 109 Avenue and Bowen Street. The district includes 118 contributing buildings from the architecturally significant period between 1870 and 1929. Master architect William Waters built The Waters in 1903 as the Oshkosh Yacht Club. The Georgian Revival building was regarded as the finest clubhouse in the Midwest. Decades later, members of American Legion Post 70 bought The Waters and used it as a clubhouse for more than 60 years. In 2008, restorations returned The Waters to its original Georgian Revival architecture. Though it’s now a year-round special events venue, the American Legion and the Oshkosh Yacht Club still call The Waters home. The Richard Guenther House, (1200 Washington Avenue) located on the northeast corner of Hazel Street and Washington Avenue, was built in 1888. This William Waters designed house served as one of the earliest hospitals in the city. Richard Guenther was a mining engineer and congressman of the Second Wisconsin Distirct. The Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh was founded as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 1968, and the doors officially opened in 1970 at Main Street and Merritt Avenue. Since then, the Club has proved to be an essential organization in the Oshkosh community. In 1988 the Boys Club of Oshkosh began after-school programs in local elementary schools. In 1992 the “Campaign for Kids” raised $1.7 million dollars to construct a new facility. The Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh moved to their new and current facility at Parkway Avenue and Broad Street the following year. The Oshkosh / Winnebago County Housing Authority is located at 600 Merritt Avenue and offers a number of programs for the community. Their services include providing affordable rental housing assistance, homebuyer support, and resident services to low and moderately low income families living in Winnebago County. Formed in 1970, The Housing Authority now maintains over 650 Public Housing units including family, single, disabled, and elderly units, administers over 400 Housing Choice Vouchers, owns and maintains the properties of multiple group homes, coordinates a family self-sufficiency program, and facilitates the county’s home ownership program. Mercy Hospital on Hazel Street was designed by William Waters and built by C. R. Meyer & Sons Company in 1912 and completed in 1913 through the efforts of Dr. Michael E. Corbett and was originally named Lakeside Sanitarium. In 1918 Lakeside became the property of the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother who renamed it Mercy Hospital. In 1922 the Sisters began working on a much needed expansion. The North wing was added to the hospital increasing the capacity to 150 beds. At this time the chapel, convent, laundry and powerhouse were built. The original building is completely encased in this addition. With the passing of time, the size of the hospital was again found insufficient to meet the needs of the community and in 1938 the south wing was added bringing capacity to two hundred and fourteen. The building was last used as a hospital in 2000 when the new Mercy Hospital on Oakwood Road was completed. The building is currently used to house Bella Vista senior living facility and apartments. In more recent years, the neighborhood association has been active in event planning and collaborating with the City of Oshkosh on projects like Sea, Sand and Sailor Land playground improvements, Community Gardens, and Neighborhood Night Out. Oshkosh Public Museum P2005.16.97 Draftees Leaving Oshkosh for World War I, 1917 Oshkosh Public Museum P1930.01.14 Mercy Hospital located at the north west corner of Hazel and Parkway, 1921 1211 Oshkosh Public Museum P1989.3.7 Menominee Park showing the damage caused by the Sleet Storm of February 22, 1922 1413 Demographic Profile2 Menominee South Population Demographic information was obtained from the ESRI Community Analyst and includes information on housing, race, education, and employment. Data captured for the Menominee South planning process provides an overview of the neighborhood population. The demographics tell the story of the people that call the neighborhood home and allow us to understand their needs. These demographics enable comparisons between different years to see how the population has changed. Population Count Key Characteristics High Percentage of White Residents - The ESRI shows that as of 2018, 89.7% of the Menominee South residents were white, followed by 3.7% Hispanic Origin, 3.5% Black, 3.4% Two or more races, 1.9% Asian, 0.9% American Indian, and 0.5% other race. Income - The median household income of Menominee South residents is $32,880. This is significantly lower than the median of $43,960 for the City of Oshkosh. Education level - Approximately 31% of the neighborhood population holds at least a Bachelor’s degree and this is higher than the City of Oshkosh at 24.5%. According to the ESRI data, 1,902 people lived in the Menominee South neighborhood in 2018. ESRI estimates that by 2023 the population of the neighborhood will grow to 1,950. A slight growth is expected in the Menominee South neighborhood over the next 5 years. Approximately 3 percent of the 66,083 residents of Oshkosh reside in the Menominee South neighborhood. 89.7% 3.5% 0.9% 1.9%0.0%0.5% 3.4%3.7% Population by Race/Ethnicity 2018 White Alone Black Alone American Indian Alone Asian Alone Pacific Islander Alone Some Other Race Alone Two or More Races Hispanic Origin 1615 Population Tables & Figures KEY FACTS 1,902 Population 38.9 Median Age 2.1 Average Household Size $32,880 Median Household Income EDUCATION 8% No High School Diploma 36% High School Graduate 26% Some College 31% Bachelor's/Grad/Prof Degree BUSINESS 32 Total Businesses 527 Total Employees EMPLOYMENT 58% White Collar 15% Blue Collar 27% Services 0.5% Unemployment Rate INCOME $32,880 Median Household Income $22,631 Per Capita Income $20,361 Median Net Worth HOUSING STATS $107,192 Median Home Value $4,518 Average Spent on Mortgage & Basics $508 Median Contract Rent 56.2%52.1%50.7%46.3% 37.2%34.1% 0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 2000 2010 2018 Owner Occupied Housing Units City of Oshkosh Menominee South 33.7 35.6 36.6 38.0 38.9 38.8 31.0 32.0 33.0 34.0 35.0 36.0 37.0 38.0 39.0 40.0 2010 2018 2023 Ye a r s Median Age City of Oshkosh Menominee South 1817 Visioning3 During the planning process, Menominee South residents worked to identify several strengths of their neighborhood. Visioning sessions were held and residents noted several areas where their neighborhood currently excels. The residents also examined areas where their neighborhood had room to improve. The neighborhood identified assets and opportunities. These assets and opportunities helped the planning team determine the current state of the neighborhood. The existing state forms a baseline that informed planning efforts and allowed the planning team to form goals and objectives to improve the neighborhood long term. The Visioning session took place on April 5th, 2018, and was perhaps the best attended of the neighborhood planning meetings. Residents broke into groups and brainstormed potential mission and vision statements, long term outlooks for the neighborhood, assets and opportunities. After the session, City staff captured the information to include in the neighborhood plan and form goals, objectives, and action items. Assets Opportunities • Kids/youth • Little Oshkosh • Park • Zoo • Trails • Walking • Birds • Bella Vista • Landscaping/Trees • Boys and Girls Club • Businesses • Bike Lanes (Irving) • The Waters • Central Location • Historic Housing • Historic Signs • Neighborhood Signs • Neighbors • Proximity to Downtown/Riverwalk • Architecture/Diverse Housing • Diversity people • Little Oshkosh • Zoo • Tennis Courts • More green space outside of park • Property Maintenance • Hazel-Irving-Speed bumps Merritt • Linde-Speed bumps • Partnerships (Housing Project, Grove St.) • Neighborhood Watch • Rock the Block • 500 Bowen • Railroad • Snow Removal (Assistance/ Enforcement) • Buffers from Traffic • Separate Land Uses • Carousel • Natural Plantings • Water Treatment Plant • Bunkers Along Shoreline • Lead pipes • Lighting • William Waters Houses • Irving/Hazel War Monument 2019 Plan Development The development of the Menominee South neighborhood plan began in fall of 2017. By January 25th, 2018, the neighborhood planning team was developed. A neighborhood survey was developed in May of 2018. Data collection on the existing physical conditions of the parcels occurred during the fall of 2017 and completed by November. Analysis of survey results occurred in October of 2017. In January, 2018, city staff and residents met to start creating a plan for Menominee South. A Visioning session was scheduled for April 5th, 2018. Residents began to identify what they valued most about the Menominee South neighborhood (Assets) and Opportunities for improvement in the neighborhood. Residents worked to answer the question of where they wanted to see their neighborhood go over the next 10 years. After this, residents worked collaboratively to develop a vision statement for Menominee South. Finally, residents had the opportunity to present these statements to the larger group and City staff then worked with them to develop a process for creating the neighborhood plan going forward. Goals and Action items for the plan were developed from May - November, 2018 at a series of monthly neighborhood meetings where neighbors provided input to city staff. As each of the four main plan categories (Image, Market, Physical Conditions, and Neighborhood Management) were completed, city staff sought comments from the neighborhood group. Parcel Observations Survey Developed Develop Neighborhood Planning Team Survey Distribution & Collection Survey AnalysisVisioning Sessions Goal and Action Items Development Plan Review and Open House Preparation Neighborhood Plan Presentation Plan Revisions Plan Commission Recommendation Common Council Approval 201920192019December, 2018November, 2018 May, 2018 - Nov, 2018 Dec 2017 - Jan 2018 Oct, 2018 Dec, 2017 - Jan, 2018 Sept - Nov 2017 Neighborhood’s Role • Form a Neighborhood Planning Team that is representative of the neighborhood • Work with City staff to develop meeting and workshop agendas and determine a regular meeting place • Determine the plan’s goals, objectives, and action items • Take an active role in the implementation of the plan • Help City staff with periodic updates to the plan City Staff’s Role • Demographic, land use, and zoning data • Research and analysis • Maps • Field Data • Tools to identify, clarify, and prioritize issues • Methods to determine goals, objectives, and action items • Coordination with other departments and city services • Assistance with plan implementation • Final plan development or creation • Aid in updating adopted plans May, 2018 May - Sept, 2018 2221 Image4 2423 Neighborhood Image is an important factor in why a neighborhood is successful or not in the attraction and retention of residents. Image pertains to a person’s perceptions of the neighborhood in question, and a neighborhood with a strong positive image will correspond with strong positive perceptions in the minds of its residents, community residents, and visitors from outside the community. The neighborhood planning process examines image and what positive or negative factors contribute or detract from the neighborhood image. The Menominee South Neighborhood contains a rich tapestry of amenities commonly enjoyed by neighborhood residents and the community beyond. The neighborhood enjoys its cultural resources such as the Waters and several William Waters-designed homes. The south edge of the neighborhood includes additional historic homes located within the Washington Avenue Historic District. Additional cultural resources include the first-hand spoken stories from longtime neighborhood residents. Residents have explained that Menominee Park and the Menominee Zoo are often frequented locations within the neighborhood. Lake Winnebago lies on the eastern edge of the neighborhood and is an important water feature easily accessed from various locations. The Boys and Girls Club and Bella Vista are additional assets that ensure the neighborhood has amenities for all age groups. The neighborhood’s close proximity to the lake and downtown puts it within range of additional entertainment, historic, civic, and cultural resources. Along with the many amenities that residents considered strengths contributing to the Menominee South image, a number of opportunities for improvement stood out. Residents mentioned that a number of properties could benefit from more maintenance and correspondingly improve the neighborhood image. The railroad is a divider that runs through the neighborhood. Residents explained that increased screening would beautify the land along the tracks. Areas along the shoreline could also benefit from the beautification or removal of concrete barricades. This plan chapter presents a series of objectives and action items that can build upon the neighborhood’s existing strengths to improve its perceptions and resultant image. Goal: Create a sense of place in the Menominee South Neighborhood. Objective 1: Improve and maintain a strong perception of the Menominee South Neighborhood in the minds of the neighborhood residents and visitors. Action 1: Using the resources provided by Greater Oshkosh – Healthy Neighborhoods Incorporated (GO-HNI), create a neighborhood brand. Action 2: Create a marketing plan to promote Menominee South as a neighborhood of choice. Action 3: Partner with the Oshkosh Healthy Neighborhood Alliance to create a uniform Welcome Packet for all neighborhoods. Action 4: Develop a Welcome Committee and distribute welcome packets to new residents as they move into the Menominee South Neighborhood. Objective 2: Collaborate with community partners to promote the Menominee South Neighborhood as a great place to live, work, and play. Action 1: Host booths at the Oshkosh Farmers Market or local events to promote the Menominee South Neighborhood. Action 2: Maintain and improve relationships between neighborhood residents and the Oshkosh Police Department. Action 3: Coordinate with the Oshkosh Police Department to implement safety strategies. Action 4: Market and promote a neighborhood Walking School Bus to increase safety for children. Objective 3: Maintain a desirable environment for current and future residents. Action 1: Promote educational opportunities to enhance the value of quality of life assets in the neighborhood. Action 2: Conduct outreach efforts to educate residents on property maintenance Action 3: As a neighborhood, examine new opportunities to apply for capital improvement funding through the City’s Great Neighborhoods Program for public improvement projects. Action 4: Encourage collaboration to plan neighborhood events (i.e. Neighborhood 2625 Night Out, Bird Fest, Celebration of Lights, seasonal cleanup day, Boys and Girls Club, church, and Menominee Park). Action 5: Partner with the City to identify intersections where safety could improve. Action 6: Conduct outreach efforts to local real estate agents to share information on the neighborhood and attract potential new residents. Action 7: Research the long term potential of undergrounding power lines wherever possible. Action 8: Explore areas for potential traffic calming measures and partner with the City on implementation. Objective 4: Ensure preservation of existing lake access and public spaces throughout the neighborhood. Action 1: Promote maintenance of existing infrastructure such as the playgrounds. Action 2: Sponsor beautification projects to enhance the Menominee Park, waterfront, and Menominee Zoo. Action 3: Promote and advocate for public art and beautification projects. Objective 5: Continue and enhance the preservation of the neighborhood’s historic architecture. Action 1: Promote available tax credit incentives to rehab and preserve historic architecture. Action 2: Create and share with residents and realtors an informational brochure or packet on the neighborhood’s historic homes, architectural features, and available preservation incentives. Action 3: Create and host an historic walking tour to various historic properties in the neighborhood. Action 4: Refer residents interested in rehabbing their historic homes to the City’s Landmarks Commission for assistance during the process. Action 5: Assist in the expansion of the Historic Building Plaque program offered through the Landmarks Commission. 2827 Market5 3029 The Menominee South Neighborhood is only a five minute car ride to Downtown Oshkosh. The diverse residents enjoy access to recreation, employment opportunities, and affordable housing options. The neighborhood contains approximately 1,104 housing units which are occupied by young families and senior citizens, who take advantage of ample recreation opportunities. Located a reasonable distance from downtown, these residents can choose to enjoy the convenience of an urban lifestyle. At the end of 2018, the average household income in the Menominee South neighborhood was $32,880 and the median home value was approximately $107,192. The average age of residents living in the Menominee South neighborhood was 38.9 years old which is slightly above the average age of Oshkosh residents city-wide which is approximately 34.7 years old. Based on conversations during the planning process, neighborhood representatives felt the Menominee South neighborhood has an obligation to help preserve the historic nature that many of the neighborhood house have. The Washington Avenue Historic District was highlighted as a valuable feature that anchors the neighborhood. Additionally, properties that frame Menominee Park have a reputation of being well maintained with historic character. As investment continues to occur in the Menominee South Neighborhood it will be important to ensure long term residents are able to continue to afford the neighborhood. Additional opportunities to improve the residential and commercial markets within the Menominee South neighborhood were identified throughout the planning process. Some examples include: 1. Redevelopment of housing along Broad Street and the railroad tracks. 2. Encouraging commercial façade improvement projects throughout the neighborhood to portray pride of place. 3. Promote curb appeal efforts of the Bowen Street corridor as a gateway to the neighborhood. 4. Encourage involvement in the potential redevelopment of the vacant properties located along Grove Street. The next page provides a snap shot of the Menominee South neighborhood market profile compared to the City of Oshkosh as a whole: In order to strengthen the Menominee South neighborhood, stabilization efforts need to do more than restore the housing stock – they also need to make the case for investment by current and future residents, businesses and stakeholders. Below are the strategies that have been developed by the neighborhood planning team throughout the planning process to further this aim: Goal: Encourage private and public partnerships within the Menominee South neighborhood to enhance market conditions. Objective 1: Promote reinvestment in the residential real estate market. Action 1: Market available homebuyer assistance programs to encourage homeownership (City, Habitat for Humanity-Oshkosh, ADVOCAP & Housing Authority). Action 2: Identify key residential properties and encourage community partners to acquire and rehabilitate (GO-HNI, Housing Authority, Habitat for Humanity-Oshkosh, City and local developers). Action 3: Market available housing improvement programs to encourage owner and rental housing reinvestment. Action 4: Explore developing a “good neighbor” contest/award to recognize property owners that invest in their homes. Action 5: Collaborate with local real estate firm to organize a neighborhood tour of homes or host an open house. Objective 2: Encourage (re)development that enhances the residential and commercial real estate market. Action 1: Identify opportunities for blight elimination and work with developers and agencies to promote (re)development. Action 2: Encourage residential real estate development of vacant land available in the neighborhood (GO-HNI, Habitat for Humanity-Oshkosh, local developers). 3231 Action 3: Collaborate with local commercial business owners to encourage reinvestment in curb appeal enhancements. Action 4: Preserve residential housing options that are affordable to current and future residents. Objective 3: Maintain access to a diverse set of local commercial, service, and retail uses. Action 1: Promote neighborhood businesses and organizations at neighborhood events, newsletters, and marketing materials. Action 2: Explore collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce to promote existing businesses. 2000 2010 2018 City of Oshkosh 56.2%52.1%50.7% Menominee South 46.3%37.2%34.1% City of Oshkosh 38.5%38.5%42.1% Menominee South 48.1%46.9%48.6% City of Oshkosh 5.3%7.2%7.2% Menominee South 5.6%15.9%17.2% Renter Occupied Housing Units Owner Occupied Housing Units Vacant Housing Units City of Oshkosh 64,502 1,858 66,083 1,827 66,774 1,902 6,671 0 67,543 1,950 0.23%0.50% 75,645 1,407 46,273 583 29,372 824 24,616 7782.33 2.31 26,138 872 2.24 2.10 26,857 914 2.24 2.08 27,290 938 2.23 2.08 0.32%0.52% 13,836 387 2.90 3.09 14,110 396 2.87 3.05 14,221 402 2.85 3.04 0.16%0.30% 25,994 82556.2%46.3%38.5%48.1%5.3%5.6% 28,179 1,037 52.1%37.2% 38.5%46.9% 7.2%15.9% 28,948 1,104 50.7%34.1% 42.1%48.6% 7.2%17.2% 29,517 1,139 51.8%36.0% 40.7%46.3% 7.5%17.6%Vacant Housing Units Owner Occupied Housing Renter Occupied Housing Vacant Housing Units Owner Occupied Housing Renter Occupied Housing Vacant Housing Units Owner Occupied Housing Renter Occupied Housing Vacant Housing Units Owner Occupied Housing Renter Occupied Housing 2023 Average Family Size 2018-2023 Annual Rate 2018 Average Family Size 2023 Families 2010 Average Family Size 2018 Families 2018-2023 Annual Rate 2010 Families 2023 Households 2023 Average Household Size 2018 Households 2018 Average Household Size 2010 Households 2010 Average Household Size 2000 Households2000 Average Household Size Residents 2018 Total Daytime Workers 2023 Total Population 2018-2023 Annual Rate 2018 Total Population 2018 Group Quarters 2000 Total Population 2010 Total Population $46,346 $32,880 $50,340 $35,754 $129,491 $107,192 $137,825 $111,129 $25,423 $22,631 $28,409 $25,298 33.7 38.0 35.6 38.9 36.6 38.8 Median Household Income Median Home Value Per Capita Income Median Age 2018 2023 2010 2018 2023 2023 2018 2018 2023 5.6% 5.6% 6.1% 12.9% 14.8% 12.1% 11.7% 12.0% 9.4% 5.6% 4.1% 79.0% 0.0%10.0%20.0%30.0%40.0%50.0%60.0%70.0%80.0%90.0% Percentage of Population Ag e 2018 Population by Age 18 +85 +75 - 84 65 - 74 55 - 64 45 - 54 35 - 44 25 - 34 15 - 24 10 - 14 5 - 9 0 - 4 3433 Physical Conditions6 3635 Throughout the planning process there were many conversations regarding the quality of existing streets and sidewalks within the Menominee South Neighborhood. The desire to provide a high level of public utilities is consistent with the City of Oshkosh Comprehensive Plan. The City’s Proposed 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes public projects within the Menominee South Neighborhood. The city will upgrade underground utilities on portions of Hazel Street and Bowen Street. It will be important that residents are engaged as improvements move forward. Menominee Park is a focal point of the neighborhood and a regional amenity. The Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) is a formal document designed to assist Oshkosh in the development of park and open space amenities that satisfy the needs of our citizens. The City of Oshkosh uses the CORP to help guide decisions. The plan provides a means of identifying, analyzing, promoting, and responding to changes in society, both present and future. The original plan was adopted in 2011 and was updated in 2018. The Menominee Park Master Plan was developed in 2012 and includes more specific goals and objectives for Menominee Park. The Menominee Park Zoo Master Plan is a separate planning document for the Menominee Park Zoo developed in 2014. During the planning process, public transportation was discussed as it pertained to students and adults. GO-Transit manages ten routes city-wide with two of them going directly through the neighborhood. Route 1 Bowen/ Hazel and Route 3 FVTC/ New York serve the neighborhood. The Market Street bus station, located outside the neighborhood boundary, accommodates six of the ten routes. Bus trips originating in the Menominee South Neighborhood have access to the entire bus network via the Market Street bus station. Residents have expressed an interest in improving the experience of using GO-Transit in the neighborhood. The City of Oshkosh Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Plan was adopted in 2011 and recommends strategies for improving bicycle and pedestrian transportation throughout the Oshkosh area. Menominee South residents indicated a strong desire for a safe, efficient and diverse transportation network within the neighborhood to support the active residents that live there. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Plan recommends bike routes for Hazel Street, Bowen Street, and Washington Avenue. The neighborhood currently has bike lanes on Irving Avenue and recreational trails through Menominee Park. In the surrounding neighborhoods additional bicycle infrastructure is proposed on Frankfort Street, Rosalia Street, and School Avenue. The recommended type of bike facility to be installed is indicated on the Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan Recommended Facilities map in Appendix D. The Canadian National Railway Company runs north and south on the western border of the neighborhood. East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission granted the City of Oshkosh technical services to help develop a railroad mitigation plan for the portion of railroad which bisects the center city. The planning process will begin in fall of 2018. The neighborhood has discussed the impacts of the railroad’s noise, aesthetics, and crossings on their quality of life. In the fall of 2017, the City of Oshkosh partnered with students from University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh to assist with neighborhood parcel observations. The students gathered original data from field research within the neighborhood boundaries. The results indicated potential for improvements that could enhance the conditions of paint/siding, porches and windows on residential buildings. The objectives below were developed to ensure residents are informed of strategies available to improve the physical conditions of the neighborhood. Goal: Attract public and private investment in the Menominee South Neighborhood to improve physical conditions. Objective 1: Ensure maintenance of public and private spaces including Grove Street Community Garden, Sea Sand and Sailor Land Playground and Menominee Park and Zoo. Action 1: Continue to coordinate park maintenance with the City of Oshkosh Parks Department. Action 2: Continue to coordinate the programming and maintenance of the Grove Street Community Garden. Action 3: Advocate for and assist with alternative funding opportunities for projects in the Menominee Park Master Plan and Menominee Park Zoo Master Plan. Action 4: Encourage private property owners and businesses to make enhancements to their properties. Action 5: Coordination and advocate the maintainance and beautiifcation of the Civil War Monument site. Action 6: Partner with the Oshkosh Public Library to create a maintainance and preservation plan for the Carl Schurz and Chief Oshkosh Monument Statues. Action 7: Explore organizing a group of volunteers to participate in the City Parks Department Adopt-A-Site program. 3837 Objective 2: Encourage well maintained multi-modal transportation facilities. Action 1: Advocate implementation of facility recommendations based on the Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Plan. Action 2: Advocate for continued access to public transportation for diverse populations. Action 3: Work with the Department of Public Works to ensure residents are aware of future road reconstruction projects. Objective 3: Support safe and accessible pedestrian and traffic routes. Action 1: Coordinate with the Oshkosh Police Department to determine tactics to reduce speeding. Action 2: Identify areas that offer safety improvement opportunities such as speed bumps in hazard areas. Action 3: Support the development and adoption of a Complete Streets policy. Objective 4: Pursue opportunities to enhance public spaces and infrastructure. Action 1: Advocate for sidewalk and street improvements. Develop a list of conflict zone or problem areas. Action 2: Encourage residents to provide input prior to Capital Improvement Projects. Action 3: Coordinate with the City of Oshkosh Department of Public Works to ensure neighborhood understanding of the current Capital Improvement Program and provide input prior to implementation. Action 4: Promote the development of public art and beautification projects. Action 5: Pursue opportunities to partner with the Public Arts and Beautification Committee or other groups working to beautify the neighborhood. Objective 5: Support the implementation of the Railroad Mitigation Plan. Action 1: Participate and provide input during the Railroad Mitigation planning process scheduled for late 2018. Action 2: Assist in the implementation of items from the Railroad Mitigation Plan once it is adopted by Common Council. Objective 6: Utilize a Proactive Approach to Storm Water Concerns Action 1: Inform residents about storm water mitigation options and incentives for rain barrels, rain gardens and pervious materials. Action 2: Host a workshop or event to build rain barrels. Action 3: Continue promotion of the Storm Water medallion project. 4039 Neighborhood Management7 4241 Many factors can contribute towards retaining neighborhood residents in a community. Residents in the Oshkosh community recognize the benefits of community-building and engagement. Consequently, the goal of facilitating a strong sense of community is outlined in the ONE Oshkosh Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan includes an entire section called “Strengthen Neighborhoods.” The plan reflects the city’s increased focus on community building and engagement in the past few years. Neighborhood associations provide several benefits such as coordinating and hosting community events, community service efforts, and providing a mediating role between neighborhood residents and city staff. The Menominee South Neighborhood is an active and established association. Neighborhood leaders make efforts to meet new residents and get to know them. Menominee South annually participates in the Neighborhood Night Out event and at the Oshkosh State of the City. Leaders from the neighborhood maintain an active presence at monthly Healthy Neighborhoods Alliance meetings organized through GO-HNI. Additionally, they have supported and worked with other neighborhood leaders in the city. The neighborhood engages in outreach efforts to residents with neighborhood meetings which allow residents to increase their awareness and voice their opinions of pertinent issues and events. Neighborhood leaders are connected with other area stakeholders such as representatives at the Bella Vista and other local businesses. The leadership team has made substantial progress but can continue their efforts. Leadership efforts could expand with the introduction of neighborhood block connectors. Block connectors work to ensure communication between area residents and neighborhood leadership. They provide outreach and welcoming efforts for new residents. Connectors link people and assist in building the connections that ensure strong community-building. A group of block connectors can often reach more residents than the association leaders can by themselves. The goal and objectives in this plan encourage the Menominee South neighborhood to take the next level in community engagement. Each objective includes a series of actions that explain how the neighborhood may work towards the objective. Some objectives and actions are entirely new, but others encourage the neighborhood to capitalize on existing efforts. In implementing the actions suggested in this chapter, Menominee South will remain at the forefront of community engagement efforts in Oshkosh. Goal: Foster the ability of Menominee South residents to manage day to day neighborhood affairs. Objective 1: Promote the development and retention of a core neighborhood leadership team in Menominee South. Action 1: Partner with GO-HNI to develop a set of criteria for recruiting new neighborhood leaders. Action 2: Explore and pursue educational options available to neighborhood leaders to increase their knowledge and effectiveness in their respective roles. Action 3: Work to identify block connectors for each block. Action 4: Engage in support efforts for block connectors. Action 5: Develop a succession plan for the smooth transfer of leadership roles from one leader to the next upon stepping down. Action 6: Create a Neighborhood Watch group for Menominee South. Objective 2: Facilitate effective communication and outreach efforts to reach the broadest possible audience regarding neighborhood issues. Action 1: Develop a communications committee for Menominee South with a potential subcommittee that will handle welcoming efforts for new residents. Action 2: Develop a Menominee South Newsletter and distribute through printed copies, email, and social media. Action 3: Publish content with a neighborhood newsletter on city ordinances, safety, homes for sale and other information. 4443 Action 4: Develop and provide a welcome packet of neighborhood information containing events, resources, and incentives available to new residents. Action 5: Partner with GO-HNI and Oshkosh Media Services to create a series of videos and radio messages. These would cover news and events pertinent to the Menominee South Neighborhood that could be aired on the local channel. Action 6: Consider developing a Menominee South website or expanding the existing Facebook page for the neighborhood. Action 7: Publish Menominee South content in the Oshkosh Senior Center Current, the Oshkosh Herald, and Oshkosh Independent. Objective 3: Deepen resident social connections and involvement in the Menominee South Neighborhood. Action 1: Consider a neighborhood survey to gauge resident interest levels for potential events, groups, and hobbies. Action 2: Expand upon the Book Club and create additional neighborhood clubs between people of common interests (chess, art, music, knitting, etc.) Action 3: Further examine the potential of partnerships between the neighborhood association and area venues / businesses to host joint events for entertainment, service, and social interaction. Action 4: Continue to plan and host events year round in addition to Neighborhood Night Out. Action 5: Further explore the potential for residents to volunteer as a group to address the needs of residents. (Raking, snow shoveling, house painting, etc.) Action 6: Identify residents who may struggle with isolation and engage in outreach efforts to include them in neighborhood functions. Action 7: Ensure that the neighborhood hosts inclusive social events that cater to diverse age groups. Action 8: Continue to seek regular opportunities to engage with other neighborhoods for events and projects. Action 9: Ride GO-Transit buses as a neighborhood group and experience the buses. Objective 4: Increase synergy between Menominee South residents and other groups and community organizations. Action 1: Have events that showcase local talent at neighborhood parks, businesses, etc. Action 2: Continue to leverage the community garden to market, support, and engage in joint community gardening efforts. Action 3: Partner with the Library, Bella Vista, Boys and Girls Club, Oshkosh / Winnebago County Housing Authority, Convention and Visitors Bureau, and other stakeholders to help create and distribute an event schedule for the Menominee South Neighborhood. Action 4: Partner with the Zoo Society to host a reading day for children at the Menominee Zoo. Action 5: Partner with the City of Oshkosh Committee On Aging to communicate with and disseminate information to the senior citizens that reside in the neighborhood. 4645 During the year long planning process, Planning Services Division staff began tracking neighborhood-wide assessment data to better understand existing conditions within the Menominee South neighborhood. The neighborhood assessment is an important baseline inventory that will continue to be tracked to measure the success of programming in the neighborhood. Below are multiple maps showing available data on existing conditions within the Menominee South neighborhood. Number of Housing Units by Parcel Homes located within the Menominee South neighborhood are predominately single and two family structures that contain one or two housing units per property which is consistent with the zoning and land use designation for the area. CDU by Parcel CDU stands for “Condition – Desirability – Utility”. The code denotes a composite rating of the overall condition, desirability and usefulness of a property. A property’s rating is established by the City Assessor Division and is one of the factors used to determine the assessed value of a property. Appendix A Neighborhood Assessment 4847 Housing Style by Parcel Housing styles in the Menominee South neighborhood are primarily classified as “Farmhouse O/S” which is used for homes that were built prior to 1920. More specifically there are examples of Queen Anne, Victorian, Ranch and Colonial architectural style. Grade by Parcel Grade describes the cumulative effects of workmanship, the costliness of materials and the individuality of design used in constructing a home. The grade of a home rarely changes unless elements from the original construction are removed or deteriorate beyond repair. The grade is established by the City Assessor Division. 5049 In spring of 2018, members of the Menominee South Planning Team worked with city staff to survey residents living in the neighborhood. The survey asked residents to identify assets they valued and concerns they felt should be addressed within the neighborhood. Each property within the neighborhood received a postcard with a link to an online version of the survey. Property owners and tenants could also contact City staff to obtain a paper copy of the survey. Staff sent out approximately 400 paper copies of the survey which could be returned via a self- addressed envelope. A total of 152 surveys were collected and the following graphs provide an overview of the results. The most prominant theme found within the open ended questions was the desire to see a higher level of property maintainance within the neighborhood. Other comments mentioned crime, the desire to get more involved and anti-rental mentalities. Appendix B Survey Data To live near family or friends Accessibility of amenities, such as community center or stores No choice / Nowhere else to go Proximity to public transportation 31.33%47 25.33%38 18.67%28 10.00%15 9.33%14 5.33%8 Q1 How long have you lived in the Menominee South Neighborhood? Answered: 150 Skipped: 2 TOTAL 150 More than 30 years 11 - 20 years 1 - 5 years 6 - 10 years 21 - 30 years Less than 1 year 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES More than 30 years 11 - 20 years 1 - 5 years 6 - 10 years 21 - 30 years Less than 1 year Menominee South Neighborhood Survey This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete 5251 42.11%64 41.45%63 16.45%25 0.00%0 Q3 Overall, considering everything, how satisfied would you say you are living in the Menominee South neighborhood? Answered: 152 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 152 Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Menominee South Neighborhood Survey This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete Proximity to parks and open space Access to amenities, such as community centers and stores Types of housing available Access to groceries and healthy food Proximity to public transportation 5453 Access to amenities, such as community centers and stores Access to groceries and healthy food Types of housing available Proximity to public transportation Proximity to parks and open space 5655 5857 gPublic Spaces such as parks or playgrounds Houses, Apartments and condominiums Other buildings in the neighborhood I would recommend this neighborhood to anyone as a good place to live I would recommend this neighborhood to families with children as a good place to live I would recommend this neighborhood to seniors as a good place to live If something is wrong in my neighborhood, I know that the people who live there will try to fix it 6059 6261 35.17%51 33.79%49 15.86%23 8.28%12 8.28%12 Q11 How involved would you say you are in addressing issues of importance in the Menominee South neighborhood? Answered: 145 Skipped: 7 Total Respondents: 145 Not Very Involved Somewhat Involved Not at all Involved Very Involved Involved 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Not Very Involved Somewhat Involved Not at all Involved Very Involved Involved Menominee South Neighborhood Survey This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete Q12 What do you think the people in this neighborhood could do to make it a better place to live? Answered: 88 Skipped: 64 #RESPONSES DATE 1 Property Maintenance Require rentals to maintain their property and make funds available to assist needy homeowners to improve their properties 9/3/2018 7:13 PM 2 Speeding Speed bumps on Merrill Avenue, Trash pick up Menominee Park, Fix Little Oshkosh playground 8/30/2018 2:20 PM 3 Anti-Rental Property Maintenance keep up properties especially rentals.8/30/2018 8:37 AM 4 Crime watch for destructive behavior of kids from outside neighborhood.8/30/2018 8:33 AM 5 Property Maintenance keep their house exteriors up, paint, trees, landscape, flowers.8/30/2018 8:30 AM 6 N/A it changes too much to responde 8/30/2018 8:23 AM 7 Get More Involved abide by city ordinances 8/30/2018 8:18 AM 8 Property Maintenance continue to keep up their houses and yards. not parking campers/motor homes in their driveways/yards 8/15/2018 11:27 AM 9 Crime Drugs Get rid of drug house on boyd st. and bowen st. allocate funds for low income residents to fix homes, better police patrol, bring back community block parties. 8/10/2018 7:55 AM 10 Get More Involved Increased interface with government services 8/7/2018 8:52 AM 11 misc more families 8/7/2018 8:49 AM 12 Property Maintenance Take more pride in their property. For many folks it's probably a problem with finances. 8/7/2018 8:38 AM 13 Anti-Rental Property Maintenance 1.) Stop their dogs from barking 2.) Eliminate rental properties in area. 8/7/2018 8:25 AM 14 N/A Don't know 8/7/2018 7:34 AM 15 Crime if the house is rented, not just rent to anyone. Not many people in my neighborhood approve of pitbulls, and constant fighting where police are involved. 7/30/2018 11:00 AM 16 Anti-Rental Drugs Property Maintenance lawns and yards kept up. No drug activity. less rental properties. 7/30/2018 10:28 AM 17 N/A Things could always be better but it is already a good place to live.7/26/2018 10:07 AM 18 Property Maintenance KEEP UP THEIR PROPERTIES AND BE FRIENDLY NEIGHBORS 7/23/2018 3:13 PM 19 Get More Involved Neighborhood Meetings?7/17/2018 10:12 AM 20 misc put trash cans in park year round.7/13/2018 8:35 AM 21 Property Maintenance keep their yard and house looking nice.7/9/2018 9:41 AM 22 Property Maintenance Help keep safe and clean 7/5/2018 1:32 PM 23 Anti-Rental less rental homes.7/5/2018 10:47 AM 24 N/A My privacy matters. So I have NO opinion.7/5/2018 10:40 AM 25 Get More Involved communicate and smile - continue to be friendly for all.7/3/2018 2:33 PM 26 Get More Involved Band together to get the City Government to butt out of our private lives & require the city to reduce its debt load! 7/3/2018 10:01 AM 27 Get More Involved Get to know one another better.7/3/2018 9:53 AM Menominee South Neighborhood Survey This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete 6463 28 Get More Involved I think the neighbors could get involved in our neighborhood association, either to attend the meeting and/or social events. 7/3/2018 9:50 AM 29 misc Respect thy neighbor, better themselves and families.7/3/2018 9:44 AM 30 Property Maintenance Take better care of homes. Pride, curb appeal etc. Would love to see unsightly stumps removed. 7/3/2018 9:28 AM 31 Property Maintenance Maintain the exterior of their home/apartments, including lawns, trees & snow removal. Not park in the yard. Minimize trash/lawn waste in yard and keep in appropriate containers 7/3/2018 9:22 AM 32 Anti-Rental Crime Get rid of rentals and crime 7/3/2018 9:07 AM 33 Property Maintenance Just for appearance - take a little bit better care of the outside of their houses. 7/3/2018 9:00 AM 34 Property Maintenance Take care of houses 7/3/2018 8:46 AM 35 Speeding stop yelling at children and dogs, slow down while driving 7/3/2018 8:43 AM 36 Crime Not let their children roam the streets, not knowing what they are doing.7/3/2018 8:39 AM 37 Crime Call police when noticing suspicious activity; speak up for those who cannot.7/3/2018 8:31 AM 38 Property Maintenance Take care of yards - Be respectful to your neighbors when outside - music, language 7/3/2018 8:23 AM 39 Property Maintenance better maintenance of homes, reductions in noise(e.g. fireworks, leaf blowers, motorcycles) 7/2/2018 11:06 AM 40 N/A I'm happy here 7/2/2018 10:54 AM 41 Anti-Rental Property Maintenance Landlords take better care of their housing rentals and do background checks of their renters constant rotations of different riff raff. 7/2/2018 10:47 AM 42 Drugs Property Maintenance Get a job, stop drug activity and care for area.7/2/2018 10:39 AM 43 Property Maintenance get to know each other and keep their homes well kept.6/29/2018 3:22 PM 44 misc Be more tolerant 6/29/2018 3:17 PM 45 misc moving bus route off residential streets.6/28/2018 2:12 PM 46 Speeding The neighborhood is fine, it's the people that come down the street to go to the park that be the problem. 6/28/2018 2:08 PM 47 Anti-Rental Property Maintenance We all need to hold landlords to the standards we would like to live in. 6/26/2018 3:12 PM 48 misc Friendly neighbors 6/26/2018 3:06 PM 49 Property Maintenance Clean it up.6/26/2018 2:56 PM 50 Anti-Rental Better Screening of tenants 6/26/2018 10:46 AM 51 Crime keep and eye out for bad activity and report it 6/25/2018 10:30 AM 52 misc Be more respectful of the neighbors some are some are not. As far as loud music and language. 6/25/2018 8:13 AM 53 Anti-Rental get rid of rental properties 6/22/2018 1:22 PM 54 Property Maintenance keep renovating and rebuilding to attract better citizens to the area fix up sketchier areas. 6/22/2018 11:53 AM 55 misc To quit leaving their cats and dogs run all over the neighborhood. Also probably upwards of 8 dogs in close vicinity that will not stop barking at all hours of the day and night. 6/21/2018 3:29 PM 56 N/A no comment 6/20/2018 12:22 PM 57 Get More Involved confront the city - better neighborhood policing, roads, etc.6/20/2018 12:19 PM 58 Property Maintenance Improve their houses - take pride in how they look/are kept 6/20/2018 12:05 PM 59 misc Control barking dogs 6/20/2018 12:01 PM Menominee South Neighborhood Survey This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete 60 Get More Involved advocate at city council meetings.6/20/2018 10:18 AM 61 Speeding obey traffic laws 6/20/2018 10:10 AM 62 Anti-Rental Property Maintenance Improve or keep up properties. Improve rental properties. more tree added. 6/20/2018 10:06 AM 63 Get More Involved Connect and communicate 6/20/2018 10:06 AM 64 Crime Heard of gang activity in Menominee Park. That is scary to me.6/20/2018 10:01 AM 65 Anti-Rental Drugs landlords should make sure homes are not used for drugs or other illegal activity. 6/20/2018 9:59 AM 66 Anti-Rental Crime Drugs Get rid of Section 8 rentals, run the thugs out, better unmarked police presence, report the slum lords. 6/20/2018 9:56 AM 67 Property Maintenance Common sense/upkeep of homes.6/20/2018 9:14 AM 68 Property Maintenance I am surprised about the above ground pools that do not have a fence around them to prevent drownings. Streetlights could be closer to sidewalks so you could @ least see in the dark. 6/20/2018 8:47 AM 69 Property Maintenance pick up after themselves, mow their lawn 6/20/2018 8:41 AM 70 Get More Involved Be aware of and get involved with the neighborhood association.6/20/2018 8:36 AM 71 N/A There isn't anything 6/20/2018 8:13 AM 72 misc Get rid of Sawdust Days or start charging admission to make money to pay for police enforcement / turn the riff raff away!! 6/20/2018 8:08 AM 73 Property Maintenance Pick up after dogs, trash, mow lawns.6/20/2018 7:41 AM 74 Anti-Rental Crime Stronger neighborhood watch, Report any activity to police right away, take better care of rentals. 6/20/2018 7:33 AM 75 Property Maintenance Homes in this neighborhood are aging poorly, and many of them need a lot of updates and improvements. 6/19/2018 1:56 PM 76 Get More Involved Converse with each other more 6/19/2018 10:41 AM 77 Get More Involved get to know each other 6/19/2018 10:36 AM 78 Crime More neighborhood watches 6/19/2018 10:24 AM 79 Anti-Rental Drugs Stop renting to druggies- So many slum lords-6/19/2018 10:16 AM 80 Get More Involved Be visible 6/19/2018 10:09 AM 81 Get More Involved Get involved, keep your eyes open and get to know your neighbors.6/19/2018 10:03 AM 82 misc Keep city out of rentals - no inspections! Trying to raise $ through Land Lords w/fines (need less fines) 6/19/2018 9:54 AM 83 Speeding Help add speed bumps/enforce speed.6/19/2018 7:54 AM 84 Drugs Property Maintenance Speeding police enforcement of speeding and drugs. Survey all abandoned buildings. 6/19/2018 7:27 AM 85 misc Our immediate neighborhood includes families of very limited resources who are just surviving. They have few skills that would aid them in addressing neighborhood problems. 6/18/2018 2:40 PM 86 N/A Not much - it is practically perfect 6/18/2018 1:12 PM 87 Property Maintenance Continue to maintain the older homes and buildings to keep neighborhood attractive. 6/15/2018 8:24 AM 88 Get More Involved Commit to staying here, versus leaving in a few years when we can afford better neighborhood (our current plan and our next door neighbor). Participate in Neighborhood association. Spend more time with neighbors to create community. 6/14/2018 5:00 PM Menominee South Neighborhood Survey This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete 6665 44.36%59 27.82%37 14.29%19 8.27%11 5.26%7 Q13 How responsive would you say local government is to the needs of the Menominee South neighborhood? Answered: 133 Skipped: 19 TOTAL 133 Somewhat responsive Responsive Not very responsive Very responsive Not at all responsive 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Somewhat responsive Responsive Not very responsive Very responsive Not at all responsive Menominee South Neighborhood Survey This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete 61.90%13 38.10%8 Q16 If you don't own your home, would you like to buy a home in this neighborhood? Answered: 21 Skipped: 131 TOTAL 21 Yes No 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No Menominee South Neighborhood Survey This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete Neither (for instance, live with a friend or relative) 6867 Physical conditions of the neighborhood Houses that are available in the neighborhood Convenience to work, school, or shopping My personal financial situation Quality of public/private schools Access to quality parks or open spaces My personal financial situation Physical conditions of the neighborhood Convenience to work, school, or shopping Houses that are available in the neighborhood Access to quality parks or open spaces Quality of public/private schools 7069 92.86%130 7.14%10 Q19 If your home is in need of maintenance or upgrades, would you be willing to invest in those projects? Answered: 140 Skipped: 12 TOTAL 140 Yes No 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 1 / 1 Menominee South Neighborhood Survey This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete Q20 Attitudes about your home Answered: 150 Skipped: 2 28.19% 42 18.79% 28 10.74% 16 8.05% 12 2.01% 3 32.21% 48 149 13.33% 20 32.00% 48 22.00% 33 21.33% 32 9.33% 14 2.00% 3 150 35.33% 53 43.33% 65 10.67% 16 6.00% 9 1.33% 2 3.33% 5 150 42.67% 64 40.67% 61 6.00% 9 6.67% 10 0.67% 1 3.33% 5 150 47.97% 71 41.89% 62 5.41% 8 3.38% 5 0.68% 1 0.68% 1 148 38.26% 57 40.27% 60 10.07% 15 5.37% 8 2.01% 3 4.03% 6 149 37.41% 55 40.14% 59 13.61% 20 4.76% 7 3.40% 5 0.68% 1 147 Strongly Agree Agree Neither agree/disagree Disagree Strongly disagree Not applicable The location of my home i... My home is convenien t to... My current monthly housin... The size, number of bedroo... The condition of the interi... My family has the resour... The condition of the exteri... 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% STRONGLY AGREE AGREE NEITHER AGREE/DISAGREE DISAGREE STRONGLY DISAGREE NOT APPLICABLE TOTAL The location of my home is convenient to where I work. My home is convenient to where I like to do my shopping. My current monthly housing cost is affordable for me or my family. The size, number of bedrooms and other features of my home meet my needs and/or my family's The condition of the interior of my home is satisfactory. My family has the resources and skills needed to maintain our home. The condition of the exterior of my home is satisfactory. Menominee South Neighborhood Survey This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete 7271 Q21 Think about the quality of housing in your neighborhood. Using the scale provided, please select the response that best describes your level of agreement for each of the following statements. Answered: 150 Skipped: 2 12.00% 18 42.67% 64 17.33% 26 23.33% 35 4.67% 7 150 6.76% 10 37.16% 55 33.78% 50 18.92% 28 3.38% 5 148 14.97% 22 43.54% 64 17.69% 26 19.73% 29 4.08% 6 147 19.59% 29 46.62% 69 18.92% 28 11.49% 17 3.38% 5 148 21.92% 32 44.52% 65 21.23% 31 11.64% 17 0.68% 1 146 16.78% 25 45.64% 68 20.81% 31 14.77% 22 2.01% 3 149 Strongly Agree Agree Neither agree/disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree Only a few houses in my neighbor... Only a few houses in my neighbor... There are few or no extremely dilapida... There are few or no vacant or boarded-... There are few or no vacant lots that sho... Based on the look of the exterior... 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% STRONGLY AGREE AGREE NEITHER AGREE/DISAGREE DISAGREE STRONGLY DISAGREE TOTAL Only a few houses in my neighborhood are in need of minor home repair or maintenance (such as painting or yard work). Only a few houses in my neighborhood are in need of major repair (such as foundation work or porch or window replacement). There are few or no extremely dilapidated houses in my neighborhood. There are few or no vacant or boarded-up houses in my neighborhood. There are few or no vacant lots that should be put to better use in my neighborhood. Based on the look of the exterior of the houses in my neighborhood, I would describe the housing quality as generally satisfactory or better. Menominee South Neighborhood Survey This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete Q22 Is there anything else you would like us to know about the Menominee South neighborhood? Answered: 70 Skipped: 82 #RESPONSES DATE 1 Living on Washington Avenue is an oasis, with fantastic neighbors. The property owners on many surrounding streets need assistance and /or requirements to improve their properties, or the surrounding blight will overcome one of the most beautiful areas of our city. 9/3/2018 7:13 PM 2 My responses are based on my immediate neighborhood; including Washington east from Bowen and Merritt wast from Hazel. There are significant parts of the "neighborhood" in need of attention and generally the central part of the "neighborhood" as outlined on the map. 8/31/2018 2:02 PM 3 The neighborhood is quite large so in some areas the houses, roads, access, care, etc. are very good, but in others they are clearly struggling. How can the neighborhood come together? 8/30/2018 2:20 PM 4 it needs better lighting or more poles lit or stronger light fixtures. More trees and public landscaping. 8/30/2018 8:30 AM 5 speeding 8/30/2018 8:23 AM 6 The train schedule is frequent! Causing frequent traffic delays.8/17/2018 3:14 PM 7 closer grocery store would be great. also the train stops on the tracks too often.8/10/2018 7:59 AM 8 This used to be a great neighborhood when families owned houses efore landlords bought up places and started renting to people with criminal records. There have been drug busts/raids gang type activity that have moved in an the policy/city are trying to work on ridding the nhood of them. There needs to be more social gatherings done to bring back the sense of community. It goes in cycles but if the landlords of a place isn't doing his her due diligence, of not renting to criminals, then this area will keep going down hill. Nhood watches need to make a better comeback. In the 14 years that we've lived here, we've only gotten one crime watch notice ONCE! Oshkosh has so much history and its becoming lost. We need our nhood spruced up so people/communities have a sense of pride in their homes. 8/10/2018 7:55 AM 9 Speeding. They think it's a race track. Loud music in cars waiting for trains, rattle my windows.8/7/2018 8:42 AM 10 fairly good NE of Bowen and Washington 8/7/2018 8:25 AM 11 Streets need to be maintained, underground utilities. Bump (speed) around the park and on Hazel.8/7/2018 7:21 AM 12 not sure why little trees were planted under big trees and some areas could use trees. I would like recycling pickup every week, since most things are recyclable now. 7/30/2018 11:00 AM 13 I consider myself a resident of Oshkosh and not the Men South neighborhood. I am happy to see things done in my neighborhood but am just as happy to see things done in other neighborhoods. 7/26/2018 10:07 AM 14 I love living here. Jeff Mauch 621 Bowen 7/17/2018 10:12 AM 15 This was an extremely difficult survey to complete, as this district contains rundown houses, rentals and apartments, but also beautiful historic homes. There is no consistency in this zone. To be honest. We don't feel safe walking/biking in the many of these neighborhoods so we stay on our street, Washington Ave.. 7/16/2018 9:31 AM 16 Why is the north side of Washington Avenue part of the Menominee South NA, while the south side is with Stevens Park NA? For over five years, the SPNA Welcomed me with open arms, then I was told I was part of the MSNA, based on my side of the street. Makes no sense to split the street down the middle. It tends to divide the neighbors. I would rather be with Stevens Park, along with my neighbors on the other side. 7/9/2018 9:38 AM 17 Police monitor for speeding on Bowen at end by Piggly Wiggly, furthe r up street all hours speeding is bad. 7/9/2018 7:34 AM 18 Find it odd that there are no trash cans near/around the park/neighborhood.7/5/2018 1:32 PM 19 I'm fortunate and blessed to live on Washington Avenue.7/3/2018 2:33 PM Menominee South Neighborhood Survey This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete 7473 20 We live very close to the park and, generally, the homes are well cared for. There are homes further away, west of Bowen, that are not as well kept. 7/3/2018 9:50 AM 21 I love the Neighborhood Next Door site/app feel more connected. Question 21."There are few or no vacant lots that should be put to better use in my neighborhood." 1 Vacant lot on Bowen toward Merritt/Bowen Corner. 7/3/2018 9:28 AM 22 The biggest struggle over the last 19 years we've lived here has been renters and rental property. Generally speaking, homeowners do pretty well maintaining their property. The other issue has been the multitude of vacant lots surrounding the old hospital. I love my house, and I love being in the older part of town. I hate that I feel like I live on the cusp of the ghetto. :( It wasn't like that when we m oved in back in '99. Back then Mercy Hospital was still here, and most property was owner occupied. Then the hospital moved and the city largely forgot / ignored the area for a good decade. Now I'm starting to see an upswing, but I fear it's too slow to matter. 7/3/2018 9:22 AM 23 I love this/my neighborhood. I am worried about some of the rentals on different streets that are close. There is an apartme nt building that has been a known drug place. Also the roads are deteriorating. 7/3/2018 9:11 AM 24 The neighborhood has gone downhill even since the prison was built. There have been at least 3 drug houses on my block alone that I know of, a stabbing, and a shooting. The local schools have also suffered. The best thing the city could do is to close the prison!!! 7/3/2018 9:07 AM 25 Overall it's a nice pla ce to live :-)7/3/2018 9:00 AM 26 Hosting an historic district(s), interesting architecture, famous personalities, from the beginnings of Oshkosh, perhaps the city of Oshkosh might value the past by paying homage in a book, website, etc.. Force slumlords on Bowen, & W. of Bowen to fix their properties, and be held accountable for the behavior of the delinquent tenants. Brings the city and neighborhood down. 7/3/2018 8:31 AM 27 This is a more diverse neighborhood as compared to the city in general. Maintaining the unique qualities of this neighborhoods (historic and original homes) should be valued by the city. This is a neighborhood and should not be treated as a thorough fare for the rest of the city. 7/2/2018 11:06 AM 28 no 7/2/2018 10:54 AM 29 referred to as "ghetto" of oshkosh d/t/ residents, and overall appearance compared to other part of the city. Attracts lower income housing/renters who don't care or can't afford to make changes. 7/2/2018 10:39 AM 30 I would like Menominee Park to feel more safe. A bike cop or patrol car would be helpful.6/29/2018 3:22 PM 31 I am 84 and need to drive to : grocery store, gas station, doctors, church. I don't know how much longer I shall be able to drive. 6/29/2018 3:17 PM 32 put up signs for people to slow down!6/28/2018 2:08 PM 33 The city started a "get tougher" policy on landlords but seems to be slacking off. Now that the drughouse that existed for years is gone, all the places in poor shape are landlord owned. Please help! 6/26/2018 3:12 PM 34 Fix Washington Ave. Fix homes in poor condition. Make sure people maintain property both winter and summer. 6/26/2018 3:06 PM 35 As a whole, I am happy with the neighborhood. There are some issues with speeding on E Irving and near the park where my home is located. Maybe more of a police presence would help. Some houses could use some work especially rentals. 6/26/2018 3:01 PM 36 Peaceful neighborhood on Grove Street except for the barking dogs. Mostly home-owners which makes it nice. Habitat for Humanity built duplex on Grove and Parkway should have included lawnmower. 6/25/2018 10:30 AM 37 To much crime and not near anything since all the main stuff are near or off hwy 41 6/25/2018 8:33 AM 38 Building codes and the way the building permits are handled are a problem. We think the whole process is a problem. Needs review. A lot of houses would benefit on a better system. You shouldn't have to know someone to get things done. There should not be grandfathered codes or once repair that, you should fall in the code as everyone else. 6/25/2018 8:13 AM 39 I just hope they are keeping an eye out for drug related homes. Hoping the Carriage House has cleaned up. 6/22/2018 1:22 PM 40 organized recycling in Menominee park 6/22/2018 11:47 AM Menominee South Neighborhood Survey This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete 41 Fixing the streets.6/20/2018 12:22 PM 42 I would ask why almost all the homes in the area have lead pipes that connect the houses to the main. This area cannot afford the switch even with the grant. We have the same issue as Flint, MI and it's swept under the carpet. 6/20/2018 12:15 PM 43 The biggest nuisance, or problem, is the amount of loud vehicles. These (mostly trucks and motorcycles), are intenti onally made loud and disrupt what was once a very quiet neighborhood. I don't know why this is not illegal or enforced. That's why I want to move. Thank You. 6/20/2018 12:10 PM 44 The RR and draw bridges are inconvenient - and frequently delay us.6/20/2018 12:05 PM 45 Get rid of Sawdust Days!6/20/2018 12:01 PM 46 Sawdust Day is nuts on Linde. Signs for no parking stolen before we know it. Both sides are pa rked in. Plowing on Linde is one the last done plow broke out curb we reported it never fixed. Those who have kept up their homes should be rewarded. 6/20/2018 10:15 AM 47 Too may rental properties and iffy people starting to move into the neighborhood. Having a negative effect. 6/20/2018 10:06 AM 48 The biggest problem properties seem to be the rentals.6/20/2018 10:06 AM 49 Safety is a big factor for me. I hope the gang activity in Menominee Park and area will be a concern for the City and controlled. 6/20/2018 10:01 AM 50 Question 14 "Public Utilities, such as water, electric, and gas" Water rated as very poor, Electric and Gas rated as Very good. Question 22: It isn't safe for walking at night for unarmed persons. Too many thugs out at night (But why not? They don't have to get up for work!) 6/20/2018 9 :56 AM 51 I love this place, we live on Washington Ave, such wonderful neighbors 6/20/2018 9:48 AM 52 Taxes are too high!6/20/2018 8:47 AM 53 There seems to be a lot of police response in nearby dwellings.6/20/2018 8:41 AM 54 This area is very mixed as to quality of homes and diversity of cultures. Menominee Park makes living here worthwhile for me. I enjoy the diversity. Please try to imagine the physical improvement of this neighborhood if the power lines were to be buried! 6/20/2018 8:36 AM 55 No 6/20/2018 8:19 AM 56 Nothing 6/20/2018 8:13 AM 57 It's a nice place to live. I feel safe on my street, but there are areas that need attention. Oshkosh needs to start enforcing some more codes for home owners so they either fix their properties or leave. And Sawdust Days needs to be revamped or ended. 6/20/2018 8:08 AM 58 Some things are postitive, some improvements in past years, Need to do more to get rid of criminals and drug dealers. And get more landlords to fix up their rentals. The neighborhood could be the next good place for young people and families to move to and invest in. If the city creates more incentives to do so. It can be done, I've seen it in other cities. 6/20/2018 7:33 AM 59 I truly enjoy living in this neighborhood because of my neighbors and closeness to Menominee Park and the library. On the negative side is the rise in crime/drug problems. 6/19/2018 10:41 AM 60 get rid of drug dealers, uses. Slow down signs, police patrol more, lots of drugs, lot of children playing people need to slow down. 6/19/2018 10:36 AM 61 Too Much Drug Activity 6/19/2018 10:24 AM 62 This neighborhood need a lot of TLC and not always public space. Many neighbors are on a fixed- low income and need help to fix up their property. 6/19/2018 10:09 AM 63 Clean up all junk along tracks in between Parkway and Merritt, old barricades, tires, etc. left there for years, 5 at least. 6/19/2018 9:59 AM 64 Don't need city fining landlords on needless fines. A back door tax on landlords that gets handed down to the renters. Already laws in place for bad landlords. 6/19/2018 9:54 AM 65 Neighbors are not friendly.6/19/2018 7:44 AM Menominee South Neighborhood Survey This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete 7675 66 The neighborhood is divided between the haves and the have nots going from east to west. The Neighborhood Associations appears to have a primarily social agenda. For example, they are not interested in crime. Does Sawdust Days detract from the quality of life in the neighborhood? Should the Menominee South Neighborhood get involved in supporting candidates for Common Council? The Police, Fire Dept., Sanitation, Streets Maintenance, the city clerk and all city employees deserve high praise. They are helpful and courteous. I do not think the Common Council or its attorney deserve the same respect. 6/19/2018 7:27 AM 67 I think the neighborhood should qualify for low interest loan with the city to repair roofs, painting and structural damage. I'm 76 years old and have disabled son who lives with me. 6/18/2018 3:19 PM 68 Moved here 37 years ago to be close to work - intending to live here only until we could afford to move to a more rural area. We could never afford to move, however, my husband's employer moved its facility 25 years ago, and so he has a 50 mile commute. The neighborhood has, with a few exceptions, declined. There are more rental units. Three years ago, a rental house a block south of us housed a number of adults , two of of whom would go pan-handling through the neighborhood. There have been quite a few sex offenders housed within a block of our home, at a higher rate than in other parts of the city. Our immediate neighbors have serious domestic problems that result in regular police contact. The situation is bad enough that two "desirable" neighbors have moved away in the past ye ar. Sawdust Days attracts drugs, drink and traffic to our busy street. We spend as little time as possible at home and are not looking forward to "aging in place". 6/18/2018 2:40 PM 69 Keep sports complex out of Menominee Park, especially along Hazel Street, as there are inadequate ancillary facilities (parking, et cetera) to support it 6/15/2018 8:24 AM 70 There are a lot of run down houses and rentals in the area. Bowen has crazy, fast drivers and we will look to move when we have children. I hear about a lot of scary situations over here. I'd love to stay if these things improved and I'd be happy to be apart of the process. I'm just now sure how to get involved. 6/14/2018 5:00 PM Menominee South Neighborhood Survey This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete 7877 Appendix C Crime Data Between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2017 there was minimal change in police calls for service within the Menominee South Neighborhood (includes both field initiated and dispatched calls). There was a slight spike in calls during 2012, which is consistent with the city’s overall crime rate trend. In 2017 there was a total of 1772 field initiated and dispatched calls within the Menominee South Neighborhood. W A summary of field initiated and dispatched calls by event type during the same time period is included below. The data shows there were more general assist calls than person vs. person crimes (battery, domestics, robbery, sex offenses, harassment, etc) and property crimes (damage to property, theft, auto theft, burglary) combined. General assist and crime prevention calls are likely a result of proactive crime watch efforts and resident’s willingness to report suspicious activity. Trends in crime data for each event type listed above can be found on the pages that follow. Crime Prevention: Alarm, bike stops, lost and found, open door, runaway, suspicious person, suspicious situation, suspicious vehicle, warrant Civil matters: Abandoned vehicles, animal calls, civil matters, non-traffic hazards, noise complaints, violation of court order General Assists: 911 assists, 911 hang-ups, assist motorists, assists, carbon monoxide, fire alarm, fire call, fireworks complaint, juvenile, ordinance, transport 8079 Property Crime: auto theft, damage to property, burglary, fraud, theft Person vs Person Crime: battery, disturbance with a weapon, disturbances, domestic, harassment, robbery, sex offenses, weapon complaints Drugs/Alcohol: drugs and alcohol related Traffic: accident, accident with injury, reckless driver, traffic stop Medical: Health and medical related 8281 The Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Plan – adopted in 2011 The plan recommends Hazel Street, Bowen Street and Washington Avenue incorporate bike routes in the neighborhood. Additional bicycle infrastructure is proposed on Bay Shore Drive, Broad Street, Frankfort Street, Rosalia Street, Ceape Avenue and School Avenue. Appendix D Transportation Resources GO-Transit Public Transportation System 2 GO-Transit bus routes are location in the Menominee South neighborhood. Both routes stop at the Market Street Station. Routes 1 and 3 go directly through Menominee South ultimately connecting to the entire network including Neenah. 8483 Capital Improvement Program 2019 - 2023 Identifies multiple streets within the Menominee South neighborhood proposed for reconstruction over the next five years. The attachments below indicate projects that are scheduled through 2023 for street improvements. 2019 Appendix E Capital Improvement Program 8685 2020 8887 2021 2022