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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES/PROCEEDINGS
08.27.24

CALL TO ORDER 6:02 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present:

Matt Mugerauer, Mayor; Kris Larson; Joe Stephenson; Karl Buelow, Deputy Mayor; Paul Esslinger; DJ Nichols; Jacob Floam

Staff:

Mark Rohloff, City Manager, Lynn Lorenson, City Attorney, Diane Bartlett, City Clerk, Julie Calmes, Finance Director

INVOCATION - VOTING FIRST: Council Member Stephenson

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

WORKSHOP

Contract for EMS Services Outside of City and Impact on Need for 4th Ambulance Unit

PRESENTATION

Review of 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) by KerberRose

Presentation of Parking Policy Analysis and Recommendation from the Transportation Committee

CITIZEN STATEMENTS TO COUNCIL

Tim Reichenberger
100 N Main Street
Oshkosh

Mr. Reichenberger, co-owner of Flights Wine and Cocktail Club, expressed his concern about the difficulty of updating to a full liquor license in the City of Oshkosh. Also, the option of talking to other license holders to inquire about their willingness to surrender/work something out with those license holders. Mr. Reichenberger noted that there is no mechanism to determine what facilities/establishments would fall in that category and no way to contact them. Also, Mr. Reichenberger, wanted to express his displeasure of working with the city on signage /permitting for the awnings/signage for the restaurant.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

Report of Bills

Receipt & Filing of Minutes - Common Council Meetings

Receipt & Filing of Claim - Kiehl

Receipt & Filing of Claim - Charles Van Densen

Receipt & Filing of Claim - Wisconsin Distributors

Res 24-472

Disallowance of Claim - Jacqueline Saad

Res 24-473

Amend 2024 CIP and Approve Proposal from USA Fire Protection for Fire Suppression System for GO Transit Administration and Garage Facilities ($639,910.00)

Res 24-474

Approve Professional Services Agreement with Brown and Caldwell for Municipal Code Chapter 14 Storm Water Management Ordinance Update ($77,485)

Res 24-475

Approve CIP Amendment and Award Bid for Public Works Contract No. 24-26 to Al Dix Concrete, Inc. for Annual Concrete Rehabilitation ($431,921)

Res 24-476

Approve Special Event - UW Oshkosh to Utilize City Streets for Their Move In Days, August 29 - 31, 2024

Res 24-477

Approve Special Event - University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Marching Band to Utilize City Streets for the UW Oshkosh Football Games - Titan Thunder March At JJ Keller Titan Stadium, September 7, September 14, September 21, October 12, October 19, and November 9, 2024

Res 24-478

Approve Special Event - University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Athletics to Host the UW Oshkosh Home Football Games at JJ Keller Titan Stadium, September 7, September 14, September 15, September 21, September 29, October 12, October 19, October 27, and November 9, 2024

Res 24-479

Approve Special Event - Bella Medical Clinic to Utilize City Streets and South Park Trail for the Walk for Life Event, October 5, 2004

Res 24-480

Approve Special Event - National Alliance on Mental Illness (Nami) Oshkosh to Utilize City Streets & Sidewalks for the Oshkosh 5k for Mental Health and Suicide Awareness, May 3, 2025

Res 24-481

Approve Combination "Class A" Beer/Liquor License Surrender and Approve Issuance of Combination "Class A" Beer/Liquor License - Badgers Retail (Bob's Mini Mart / Gas Station)

Res 24-482

Approve Special Class "B" License(s)

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ABOVE

Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger

Second Kris Larson

AYE:

Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam

7 - 0 Passed

PENDING ORDINANCE

Ord 24-483

Approve Zone Change from Central Mixed-Use District with Riverfront Overlay (CMU-RFO) to Central Mixed-Use District with Riverfront and Planned Development Overlay (CMU-RFO-PD) at 400 City Center (Applicant Requests Laying Over until Applicant Requests Consideration)

MOTION TO LAYOVER

Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger

Second Jacob Floam

AYE:

Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam

6 - 0 Passed

NEW ORDINANCES (NOTE: no formal action was taken at this meeting on the items below)

*Ord 24-484

Amend Section 13-6 of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code Pertaining to Fireworks; and Amend Sections 13-20 and Create Section 13-21 of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code Pertaining to Penalties for Violations of Chapter 13 for Adult and Juvenile Offenders and to Specifically Amend the Forfeiture for Violation of Ordinances Pertaining to the Possession and Use of Fireworks Council discussed amending this ordinance and discussed that the city attorney draft some options for the second reading amendment. Chief Smith also spoke about this ordinance and explained how potential citations would be written, and how an “escalator” clause would be beneficial.

*Ord 24-485

Approve Zone Change from Institutional District (I) to Single Family Residential-9 District (SR-9) at 929 Winnebago Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)

*Ord 24-486

Approve Zone Change from Institutional District (I) and Single Family Residential-9 District (SR-9) to Institutional District with a Planned Development Overlay (I-PD) at 108 West New York Avenue and Property Located at Southeast Corner of West Custer Avenue and Kentucky Street (Parcel 1500740100) (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)

PENDING RESOLUTIONS

Res 24-487

Approve General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plan for a Personal Storage Facility at 400 City Center (Applicant Requests Laying Over until Applicant Requests Consideration)

MOTION TO LAYOVER

Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger

Second Jacob Floam

AYE:

Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam

6 - 0 Passed

NEW RESOLUTIONS

Res 24-488

Approve Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Closure Policy (Long Range Finance Committee Recommends Approval)

Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger

Second Kris Larson

AYE:

Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam

7 - 0 Passed

Res 24-489

Amend the 2024 Fees and Charges Schedule for the Recreational Burning Permit Fee Council suggested that making this fee zero dollars may not be ideal. There are costs associated with this permit (administrative fees etc…). Other council members mentioned that they believe a zero dollar amount is sufficient. Some council members believe that if there is no charge, citizens will be more apt to read and educate themselves on rules.

Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger

Second Jacob Floam

AYE:

Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam

No:

Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, DJ Nichols

5 - 2 Passed

Res 24-490

Approve 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Plan

As Amended (added TBD for New Facilities / City Hall)

Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger

Second Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow

AYE:

Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam

7 - 0 Passed

Res 24-491

Approve Tax Incremental District No. 44 Project Plan; Designate Tax Incremental District No. 44 Boundaries; Create Tax Incremental District No. 44 Northwest Oshkosh Expansion Area (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) Council is very supportive of this resolution. This Tax Increment District will focus on the expansion of the City of Oshkosh and help create opportunities for development in the north coordinator. Ehlers representative Todd Taves spoke briefly about the creation of this TID and how it is unique and a healthy decision for Oshkosh.

Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger

Second Kris Larson

AYE:

Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam

7 - 0 Passed

Res 24-492

Approve Amended Commercial Quadricycle License for Oshkosh Pedal Trolley, LLC

Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger

Second Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow

AYE:

Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam

7 - 0 Passed

COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Discussion and Direction to City Manager

Direction from Council on Truck Route Changes as a Result of KL Engineering Study Presentation
Transportation Director Collins is looking to council for direction about changing the truck routes and the truck route presentation given two weeks ago. Transportation Director Collins and Public Works Director Rabe both agree that changing the truck route designation would be easier than changing the designated highway. At this time, staff recommends that council look at the ordinance, and any recommendations be made together (at a later date i.e. change the existing truck routes and the designation of highways).

Disposition of Remaining Combination "Class B" Liquor Licenses (Larson) Council Member Larson and City Manager Rohloff discussed that there may be other mechanisms for issuing liquor licenses in the City of Oshkosh. But, these discussions cannot happen until all liquor licenses are distributed. Therefore, staff and council need to determine how to distribute the two combination “Class B” licenses that the city has available.

Future Agenda Items and Workshops

Budget Workshop #2 - 2025 Early Projections and Direction on Priorities from Council, August 28, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

Undergrounding Utilities, date to be determined

COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS

CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS

Cooperative Purchase of 2024 Zero Turn Rotary Mower from Reinders, Inc. for Parks Department ($68,375.55)

Outstanding Issues

ADJOURN - 9:10 pm

Motion To Approve Paul Esslinger

Second Jacob Floam

AYE:

Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam

7 - 0 Passed

SUBMITTED BY: DIANE BARTLETT, CITY CLERK
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