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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 09.10.24

					CALL TO ORDER 6:00 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 Nichols
					PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
					INTRODUCTION OF STAFF Jon Matulle, Assistant Water Distribution Manager Cheryl Pionke, Deputy City Clerk
					CITIZEN STATEMENTS TO COUNCIL 1. Mr. Wayne Jorgensen. 615 E Parkway, had a question regarding the due date for his utility bill - Julie Calmes spoke to the individual outside the meeting to resolve the resident's issue. 2. Mr. Thomas Rcker, 3290 Meadowbrook Rd., addressed the council regarding future assessments and the process scheduled for Meadowbrook. Mr. Recker spoke to Mr. Rabe outside the meeting to answer his questions.
					CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
					Report of Bills
					July 2024 Financial Report
					Receipt & Filing of Minutes - Common Council Meetings
					Receipt & Filing of Claim Filed with the City's Insurance Company - Reilly
				Res 24-493	Approve Amendment to the 2024 Operations Budget - Media Services for Drone Donation ($3,515.00)
				Res 24-494	Approve Purchase of Personal Protective Equipment from Oshkosh Fire and Police Equipment Inc. for the Oshkosh Fire Department ($104,250.00)
				Res 24-495	Approve Purchase of Trimble R980 GPS Unit and Associated Equipment from Seiler Geospatial ($33,035)
				Res 24-496	Approve Change Order No. 1 (Final) for Public Works Contract No. 23-02 West Lincoln Avenue and McKinley Street Reconstruction / Carl Bowers & Sons Construction Co., Inc.  (-$25,461.79)
				Res 24-497	Approve CIP Budget Amendment and Change Order No. 1 (Final) for Public Works Contract No. 23-24 Rusch Park Trail / Vinton Construction Company, Inc. ($5,576)
				Res 24-498	Approve Specific Implementation Plan Amendment for Additional Outdoor Storage at 3815 Oregon Street (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)
				Res 24-499	Approve Specific Implementation Plan Amendment for a Third-Floor Addition at 250 West 6th Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)
				Res 24-500	Approve Special Class "B" License(s)

					Motion To Approve Jacob Floam
					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 24-501	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 Deputy Mayor Buelow amended the ordinance to reflect the three-tiered action fee. Council member Stephenson was appreciative of staff working on this project. Council member Nichols would like the staff to work with all council members to ensure this message gets to the residence.

					Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow
					Second Kris Larson

					AYE: Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, Paul Esslinger, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam 7 - 0 Passed
				Ord 24-502	Approve Zone Change from Institutional District (I) to Single Family Residential-9 District (SR-9) at 929 Winnebago Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)

					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
				Ord 24-503	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) Council member Esslinger voiced his dissatisfaction with the intended use of this property and will be voting no on this ordinance. Council member Stephenson agreed with council member Esslinger, Stephenson does not agree that the intended use is the best.  Council member Floam agreed with both Esslinger and Stephenson that the intended use of this space is not the best for the City of Oshkosh.

					Motion To Approve Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow
					Second Paul Esslinger

					AYE: Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, DJ Nichols No: Kris Larson, Joe Stephenson, Paul Esslinger, Jacob Floam 3 - 4 Failed
					NEW ORDINANCES (NOTE: no formal action taken at this meeting on the item below)
				*Ord 24-504	Amend Section 27A-8 of the Municipal Code Pertaining to Through Street Designation (Scott Avenue)
					NEW RESOLUTIONS
				Res 24-505	Approve Issuance of Combination "Class B" Beer/Liquor License (Flights) Council member Larson would still like some clarification regarding the total number of liquor licenses and reserve licenses that the city has. Latspm has been in contact with DOR and staff. They will continue to work to get an accurate count for 2024. Council member Esslinger requested clarification on the reserve licenses and the quota license use.  Esslinger wanted to be sure that a discussion could be had only after the quota licenses were distributed. City manager, Rohloff, confirmed. Council member Nichols noted that all council members should be included in a discussion about available liquor licenses, so council members can understand how liquor licensing works in the Department of Revenue and in the state of Wisconsin.

					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 24-506	Approve General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plan for Athletics Facility at 108 West New York Avenue and Property Located at the Southeast Corner of West Custer Avenue and Kentucky Street (Parcel 1500740100) (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)
					COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
					Discussion and Direction to City Manager
					Follow-Up to Budget Workshop - Tax Bill Projections Council members and staff discussed the budget and levy implications that will be presented to council at the budget workshop sessions.  Council members expressed their dissatisfaction with the proposed increases from DOR and staff, stating that council had specifically told residents that their taxes would not increase. It looks as though this is inevitable. The council also expressed that they are hopeful that our representatives at the state level will advocate for the City of Oshkosh residents and expressed their displeasure with the state-level calculations. The council also discussed the efficiencies and improvements that city staff should make…  For example, credit cards use for services throughout City Hall. Director of Finance Calmes and City Manager Rolloff welcomed council to ask questions regarding the budget, reevaluation, DOR recommendations, etc. This will all also be addressed at the Council budget workshops.
					Sign Up for Citizen Statements (Esslinger) Council member Esslinger is not satisfied with the process for speakers to sign up to speak at a council meeting. Mayor Mugerauer clarified that this process is only for the efficiency of getting the correct speaker's name, spelling, and address. No one has ever been declined the ability to speak because they did not sign up. Staff will be sure that the kiosks are on and ready to go before council meetings and also any staff in the audience will make themselves available to assist any residents who would like to sign up to speak.
					Process for Councilors to Add Items to Agenda (Esslinger) Council member Esslinger started the discussion of how council members can bring forward items to be placed on the agenda. Clarification was discussed and noted that any council member can have a discussion of a topic and if the other council members feel that the item should be brought forward as an agenda item, they can move it forward with directions to staff to draft a resolution/ordinance if necessary.
					Future Agenda Items and Workshops
					Workshop on Undergrounding Utilities, October 22nd, 5:00 p.m.
					Presentation from Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation (GO-EDC), October 22nd, in meeting
					COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS Deputy Mayor Buelow noted the Dragon Boat Festival that is scheduled for Saturday.
					CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS
					Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for Archaeological Monitoring for the Menominee Park Zoo Bear and Fox Exhibit ($4,000)
					Professional Services Agreement with AECOM for Grant Administration and Construction Management Services for Transit Administration and Garage Fire Suppression System ($59,100.00)
					Outstanding Issues
					ADJOURN - 7:46

SUBMITTED BY DIANE BARTLETT, CITY CLERK   THE FULL AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE.