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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 01.28.25

					CALL TO ORDER 6:01 p.m.
					ROLL CALL
				Present: Matt Mugerauer, Mayor; Kris Larson; Joe Stephenson; Karl Buelow, Deputy Mayor; Paul Esslinger; Jacob Floam Absent: DJ Nichols Staff: John Fitzpatrick, Interim City Manager; Lynn Lorenson, City Attorney; Diane Bartlett, City Clerk; James Rabe, Public Works Director
					INVOCATION - VOTING FIRST Council Member Floam
					PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Menominee Elementary School
					CITIZEN STATEMENTS TO COUNCIL Matt Mikkelson 906 Winnebago Ave, Oshkosh Mr. Mikkelson addressed the council stating he supports a community meeting to discuss the recent assessment and tax bills that were issued.
					CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
					Report of Bills
					Receipt & Filing of Minutes - Museum Arts and Culture Board, 12.11.2024
					Receipt & Filing of Claim Filed with the City's Insurance Company - Marcelene Bowers
					Receipt & Filing of Claim Filed with the City's Insurance Company - Thomas Binner & Cheryl Williquette
					Receipt & Filing of Claim Filed with the City's Insurance Company - Joseph Kraus
				Res 25-23	Grant Privilege in the Street for Statue West of 224 State Street Located in the State Street Right-of-Way (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)
				Res 25-24	Accept Sidewalk Easement at the Southwesterly Corner of Bay Shore Drive and Mill Street (627 Bay Shore Drive) (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)
				Res 25-25	Approve Conditional Use Permit Request for an Adaptive Reuse at 322 Church Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)
				Res 25-27	Approve Professional Services Agreement with Professional Service Industries, Inc. for Construction Materials Testing for the 2025 and 2026 Capital Improvement Programs ($227,870)
				Res 25-28	Approve Purchase of 2025 Water Meters and Transmitters from Core & Main for Water Utility Division ($968,995)
				Res 25-29	Approve CIP Amendment and Award Bid for Public Works Contract No. 25-06 to Jim Fischer, Inc. for Concrete Sidewalk (New and Rehabilitation) ($1,447,247.50)
				Res 25-30	Approve Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with NES Ecological Services for Continued Implementation of Storm Water Detention Basin Vegetation Maintenance Program ($141,085)
				Res 25-31	Approve Purchase of Flow Meters from William/Reid, a Division of Gasvoda & Associates, for Contract 24-17 Water Filtration Plant Ozone Equipment Installation ($76,177.67)
				Res 25-32	Approve Purchase of AVEVA Software Licenses from GP Systems, Inc. for Contract 24-17 Water Filtration Plant Ozone Equipment Installation ($78,390)
				Res 25-33	Award Bid to Schulze Exteriors LLC, Weinert Roofing (Division of Weinert Enterprises Inc.) and Custofoam Corporation for Roof Replacements at Fire Department Stations 17 and 19, Menominee Park Maintenance Building and Menominee Park Kiwanis Shelter for General Services ($253,672.00)
				Res 25-34	Approve Cooperative Purchases of 2025 Police Vehicles from Napleton Columbus, Inc. for Police Department ($353,288.00)
				Res 25-35	Approve CIP Budget Amendments and Approve Cooperative Purchases of Tandem Axle Dump Truck Chassis from Truck Country of Wisconsin, Inc. and Dump Body with Hydraulics, Box, Plow, Front Mount Wing and Salter System from Monroe Truck Equipment for Public Works Street Division ($365,595.46)
				Res 25-36	Approve Renewal of Service and Add-on Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for License Plate Readers ($84,600)
				Res 25-37	Approve Special Event - Digital Documents, LLC d/b/a L & K Productions to Utilize Opera House Square for Square Fare, June 21, July 19, August 16, and September 20, 2025
				Res 25-38	Approve Class “B” Beer Fermented Malt Beverage License (ChangMai LLC)
				Res 25-39	Approve Class “B” Beer Fermented Malt Beverage License (Tru By Hilton)
				Res 25-40	Approve Taxi Cab Driver Application

					Motion To Approve Jacob Floam
					Second Kris Larson

					AYE: Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed
					ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
				Res 25-26	Approve General Development Plan Amendment and Specific Implementation Plan Amendment for Modifications to the Sunnyview Expo Center at 500 County Road Y (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) Removed for discussion Esslinger.  Councilor Esslinger asked Community Development Director Nieforth for clarification to this request and the one made a few weeks ago. Nieforth explained that these are two different zoning districts, hence the two different approvals.

					Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger
					Second Kris Larson

					AYE: Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed
					NEW ORDINANCES (NOTE: No formal action was taken at this meeting)
				*Ord 25-41	Approve Zone Change from Urban Mixed Used District (UMU) to Urban Mixed Use District with a Planned Development Overlay (UMU-PD) at 536 Bay Shore Drive (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)
				*Ord 25-42	Approve Amending Sections 17-33(E) and 17-44 and Creating Sections 17-44.1 And 17-44.2 of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code Pertaining to Weed Cutting and Lawn Care and Native Landscaping Areas (Sustainability Advisory Board Recommends Approval)
					NEW RESOLUTIONS
				**Res 25-43	Approve Final 2024 Appropriation of ARPA Funds

					Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow
					Second Kris Larson

					AYE: Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed
				Res 25-44	Provide Direction to Staff on the Design of the Intersection of Sawyer St and Oshkosh Avenue The Common Council supports the staff recommendation for this reconstruction.

					Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow
					Second Kris Larson

					AYE: Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed
				Res 25-45	Approve Revenue Facilities Operating Budget Amendment for Menominee Park Amusement Train Operation Repairs ($50,000) Most of the Common Council supports this resolution. The council also realizes this is a one-time fix, and they hope that private relationships will develop and support future improvements.

					Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow
					Second Kris Larson

					AYE: Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam No: Mayor Matt Mugerauer 5 - 1 Passed
					COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
					Discussion and Direction to City Manager
					Special Meeting with Oshkosh Taxpayers, Council, and City Staff Regarding Recent Property Tax Bill (Esslinger) Councilors Esslinger, Larson, and Floam want to hold a community meeting to answer residents' questions.  Councilor Stephenson noted and wants the public to know that "we are there". If someone has a question, please contact us."  Oshkosh has a great communication mechanism.  The council also discussed the details of holding meetings/ quorums, scheduling individual meetings with State representatives, etc...
					Procedure for Council Members to Place Items on a Council Agenda (Esslinger) The council discussed the topic of getting items on the agenda. Mayor Mugeruger distributed his suggestion/flow chart about getting items on the agenda.  All Council members agree that there should be a formal policy and procedure to get an item from the Council on the agenda. Council members stated some specifics they would like to see in the process. Interim City Manager Fitzpatrick pointed out to the Council that the current process in place and has been in place is noted and addressed in a recent newsletter.
					Future Agenda Items, Meetings, and Workshops
					Special Council Meeting, February 10, 2025, 1:30 p.m. at Becket's Restaurant  The Common Council discussed the requirements for recording meetings and holding meetings with other Council members. Mayor Mugerauer noted that this particular meeting was organized by a few council members only. Councilor Esslinger would like to hold a meeting with State Representatives, Community Members, and other Council members to discuss specific issues and his opinions on elections, running for office, residency requirements, etc...  The other members of the Common Council would like a meeting of this nature to be held at a city building / public location. The council noted and recognized that if any council member wants to meet with any individual at any time, they can.
				SM-1615	Workshop on the Housing Program, February 11, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
					COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
					CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
					Cooperative Purchase of Microsoft Licensing ($30,650.73)
					Professional Services - Nail Care at Oshkosh Seniors Center ($44,000.00)
					Strategic Plan Dashboard Updated for 4th Quarter
					Outstanding Issues
					ADJOURN - 8:09 PM

					Motion To Approve Joe Stephenson
					Second Kris Larson

AYE: Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed

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