Common Council

Council Chambers

Agenda — 28 items

1. A. CALL TO ORDER
2. B. ROLL CALL OF ALDERPERSONS
3. C. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
4. D. PROPOSED COUNCIL RULE CHANGES
5. 5 Rule 3. Order of Business a. Invocation Replace to read: Alderpersons shall have the option to deliver an Invocation of their choosing, limited to approximately two minutes and not related to any action item on the Council agenda. A single Alderperson may give no more than two Invocations per year. An Alderperson may also invoke a 30 second moment of silence/reflection or read one of the prescribed statements outlined in Appendix A. Invocation Scripts. If no Alderperson has signed up to deliver an Invocation or the Alderperson scheduled is not in attendance, the chair will invoke a moment of silence. Appendix A. Invocation Scripts. "We gather to listen and share, learn and educate, and to be granted wisdom and grace as we move Appleton forward, in the best interest of our community." "We gather in peace. Even though we have differing opinions, we ask for unity of spirit. We seek help in listening politely as others share their points. We seek guidance in unifying to combine our ideas for the best outcome. We ask for assistance as we work as a whole, rather than as individuals trying to promote our own agendas. May we have a spirit of camaraderie in this space and work together on our shared mission to improve the City of Appleton." "Let us take a moment to remember all of the religions an non-religious choices represented in this City and on this Council. Let us also recall that when were called to take part in City government, we were not asked our religious practices because all are welcome here. Please join me in a moment of reflection and thanks with these words: With our friends beside us, And no person beneath us, With our goals before us, And no task beyond us, With a thirst for knowledge, And a dream of a better Appleton, We are thankful for this opportunity to work together today." Additional messages may be added to this appendix with Common Council approval. 24-0456 approved Pass
6. 6 Rule 19. Petitions / Resolutions Revise first sentence to read: All Petitions and Resolutions may shall include a summary statement that can be read to the Common Council by the Clerk or designee. The rest of the rule remains as currently written. 24-0457 approved Pass
7. 7 Rule 32. Continuity of Government Ald. Hartzheim Remove the word secret and replace with open: The Council, by secret open ballot, will elect a Council President and Council Vice President. The remainder of the rule remains unchanged. 24-0436 approved Fail
8. 8 Rule 35. Pledge of Allegiance Revise to read: At the beginning of any meeting of a Committee, Board, or Commission regardless of the location in which the meeting is held, taking place within the Council Chambers, after calling the meeting to order, the chair of the meeting will call for the Pledge of Allegiance to be recited before moving on to any other business. 24-0458 approved Pass
9. 9 Rule 35. Pledge of Allegiance Ald. Fenton Delete Rule 35 24-0426 approved Fail
10. E. REMAINING RULES OF COUNCIL
11. 11 Rules of Council 24-0427 approved Pass
12. F. PROPOSED CHANGES TO DEPARTMENT & COMMITTEE FUNCTIONS
13. 13 Resolution #2-R-24 Consolidate the Utilities Committee with the Municipal Services Committee 24-0210 approved Fail
14. 14 Community & Economic Development Dept. Name Change Request 24-0424 approved Pass
15. 15 Parks, Recreation & Facilities Management Dept. Name Change Request 24-0438 approved Pass
16. G. REMAINING DEPARTMENT & COMMITTEE FUNCTIONS
17. 17 Department & Committee Functions 24-0428 approved Pass
18. H. RECOMMIT TO THE CODE OF CONDUCT
19. 19 Code of Conduct 24-0429 approved Pass
20. I. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES & COMMITTEE CHAIRS
21. J. ELECTION OF COMMON COUNCIL PRESIDENT
22. 21 Alderperson Committee Appointments for the 2024-2025 Term 24-0475 approved Pass
23. K. ELECTION OF COMMON COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT
24. L. ELECTION OF COMMON COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CITY PLAN COMMISSION
25. M. OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
26. 25 Request to modify the Common Council meeting schedule for the cancellation of the following Common Council meetings: July 3, 2024 January 1, 2025 24-0448 approved Pass
27. N. ADJOURN adjourned Pass
28. 27 Kami Lynch, City Clerk

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