Common Council
Council Chambers
Agenda — 90 items
- A. CALL TO ORDER
- B. INVOCATION
- C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
- D. ROLL CALL OF ALDERPERSONS
- E. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
- F. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
- 7 Common Council Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2024
- G. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR
- 9 Refugee Day Proclamation
- 10 AZCO Recognition - Yellow Ramp Skywalk Improvements
- 11 Victim Services Officer - Facility K9 Overview
- 12 Confirmation of Appointments
- H. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
- I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 15 Public Hearing for Rezoning 4-24 841 W. Lawrence Street from C-2 General Commercial District to R-2 Two-Family District
- J. SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
- K. ESTABLISH ORDER OF THE DAY
- L. COMMITTEE REPORTS
- 18 Resolution #4-R-24 Sustainable Use of Pesticides
- 1. MINUTES OF THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
- 19 Resolution #4-R-24 Sustainable Use of Pesticides
- 20 Approve the updated roadway design parameters for planned 2025 street reconstruction: Morrison Street, from Glendale Avenue to Pershing Street (1,480 ft), be reconstructed with asphalt pavement and concrete curb and gutter. The details of the proposed Morrison Street reconstruction project are as follows: - ELIMINATE previously approved curb extensions (narrowing of the pavement) at Marquette St to serve as traffic calming. - New asphalt pavement and concrete curb and gutter constructed to a width of 27’ from back of curb to back of curb, which is 6’ narrower than the existing street (33’) within this portion of the project. UNCHANGED from previous design approval. - Traffic calming circle constructed at the intersection with Lindbergh Street. UNCHANGED from previous design approval. - Existing on-street parking would be restricted along the west side of Morrison Street, within the project limits. UNCHANGED from previous design approval. DPW staff recommend the above change based on the new Complete Streets Design Guide standards, which were adopted after the referenced design recommendation was made at November 20, 2023 Municipal Services Committee.
- 21 Approve the request from J.H. Findorff & Son Inc for a street occupancy permit for the Fox Commons City Center Plaza construction material loading, partial closure of College Avenue on Mondays and Wednesdays starting July 1, 2024 through November 15, 2024.
- 22 Approve the request from Appleton Downtown Inc. for a street occupancy permit to host a Sidewalk Sale on Friday August 2, Saturday August 3 and Sunday August 4, 2024 from 10:00am to 6:00 pm (during Mile of Music) on the College Avenue beautification strip from 900 W. College Avenue to 300 E. College Avenue.
- 23 Approve the permanent street occupancy permit for brick veneer extending no more than 4-inches into the right-of-way at Jack’s Apple Pub located at 535 W. College Avenue.
- 24 Approve the permanent street occupancy permit for building awning projecting 4-feet maximum into the right-of-way with a minimum clearance of 10-feet at Jack’s Apple Pub located at 535 W. College Avenue.
- 24 Balance of the action items on the agenda.
- 25 Approve the temporary street occupancy permit for a sidewalk closure related to building façade improvement at Jack’s Apple Pub located at 535 W. College Avenue.
- 26 Approve the award of Service Contract for Traffic Signal Control and Management Software.
- 27 Approve the award of the Unit Q-24 Pavement Marking Maintenance Contract (Paint).
- 28 Continue negotiations with Bird Rides for a 2024 Memorandum of Understanding.
- 29 Create an ordinance prohibiting short-term rental of electric scooters to the general public.
- 2. MINUTES OF THE SAFETY AND LICENSING COMMITTEE
- 31 Fire Department Automatic Aid Agreement with the Village of Fox Crossing Fire Department.
- 32 2024-2025 Late Alcohol License Renewal applications, contingent upon approval from all departments by 12:00 p.m. on June 28, 2024
- 33 2024-2025 Late Cigarette, Tobacco, and Vapor Product License Renewals
- 34 Taxicab Company License Renewal Application for Dynasty Limousine Service LLC, Owner, Diana Wolters, 1900 Vandenberg Ln, Kaukauna, WI 54130.
- 35 Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Liquor License application for Mauthe Ventures LLC d/b/a No Idea Bar, Jennifer Mauthe, Agent, located at 109 W College Ave, contingent upon approval from the Health department.
- 36 Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Liquor License application for Mauthe Ventures LLC d/b/a Bazil's Pub & Provisions, Jennifer Mauthe, Agent, located at 109 W College Ave, contingent upon approval from the Health department.
- 37 Class "B" Beer and Reserve "Class B" Liquor License application for Mauthe Ventures LLC d/b/a Olde Town Tavern, Jennifer Mauthe, Agent, located at 107 W College Ave, contingent upon approval from the Health department.
- 38 Salvage Dealer Renewal application for Mr C's Motorcycles LLC, Janet Ristau, Applicant, located at 724 S. Outagamie St, contingent upon approval from the Inspections department.
- 39 Pet Store renewal application for Just Pets, Craig Weborg, Applicant, located at 2009 N. Richmond St, contingent upon approval from the Inspection and Community Development departments.
- 40 Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Liquor Temporary Premises Amendment application for S C Carrow Corp d/b/a Rookies Sports Bar & Grill, Steven C. Carrow, Agent, located at 325 N. Appleton St, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., August 1-4, 2024 for Mile of Music Event, contingent upon approval from the Health Department.
- 41 Taxicab Company License Application for Z's Overflow LLC d/b/a Phoenix Transportation, Owner, Zonea Mims, 1280 S. Van Dyke Rd. #3, Appleton, WI 54914, contingent upon approval from the Inspections department.
- 42 Pet Store renewal application for Fish Cave LLC, Ton Vang, Applicant, located at 2110 S Memorial Dr, contingent upon approval from the Inspection and Community Development departments.
- 3. MINUTES OF THE CITY PLAN COMMISSION
- 44 Request to approve Rezoning #4-24 for the subject parcel located at 841 West Lawrence Street (Tax Id #31-3-0899-01), including to the centerline of the adjacent railroad line and the adjacent one-half (1/2) right-of-way of West Lawrence Street, South Badger Avenue and South Pierce Avenue, as shown on the attached maps, from C-2 General Commercial District to R-2 Two-Family District
- 45 Request to approve the wetland restriction modification for Lots 90 - 97 of North Edgewood Estates 3 (Tax Id #31-1-7612-20, #31-1-7612-21, #31-1-7612-22, #31-1-7612-23, #31-1-7612-24, #31-1-7612-25, #31-1-7612-26, and #31-1-7612-27) as requested and shown on the attached documents and subject to the condition in the attached memo
- 46 Resolution #2024-03 - Supporting and Approving of the New Appleton (Fox Cities) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Board Structure and Re-designation Agreement
- 4. MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
- 48 Resolution #4-R-24 Sustainable Use of Pesticides
- 49 Request to Approve an amendment to the Houdini Plaza Lease Agreement
- 50 Adopt the Proposed Revised Agreements for Stormwater Ponds at Memorial Park and Reid Golf Course
- 51 Adopt Resolution #2024-02 for the Wisconsin DNR IRA Urban Forestry Grant
- 52 Approve updated Park Pavilions and Special Areas Policy
- 5. MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
- 54 Request from the Appleton Police Department to paint a mural to be located on the east-facing concrete wall, between the lower garage and the upper parking deck, located at 222 S. Walnut Street as described in the attached documents and subject to the conditions in the attached staff memo.
- 55 Request to apply for a Safe Drinking Water Loan and to approve a Resolution declaring official intent to reimburse expenditures for loan disbursement payments.
- 56 Request to award AWWTP Mix Liquor Channel Blower Replacement Project Base Bid Plus Alternative to Sabel Mechanical, in the amount of $392,100 with 15% contingency of $58,815 for a project total not to exceed $450,915.
- 57 Request to award the 2024 Lutz Park Trail and Shoreline Development Project contract to Vinton Construction Company in the amount of $496,345.35 with a 20% contingency of $99,269 for a project not to exceed $595,614.35.
- 6. MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
- 59 Request to approve the 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
- 60 Request to approve the REVISED 2024-2025PY (Program Year) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocations as specified in the attached documents
- 61 Request to approve a waiver to the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Item 4.B for Southpoint Commerce Park allowing maximum lot coverage over 70% located at 3351 S. Eisenhower Drive (Tax Id #31-9-5714-01) subject to the conditions in the attached memo
- 7. MINUTES OF THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE
- 63 Request Approval of the Electronic Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (eCMAR) for 2023 and Request the following Resolution be presented to Common Council for approval: Whereas, the City of Appleton manages, operates, and maintains a sewer collection system and wastewater treatment plant; and Whereas, treatment efforts produce a liquid effluent and a biosolids that are returned to the environment; and Whereas, the State of Wisconsin evaluates wastewater utilities throughout the State of Wisconsin through an electronic Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (eCMAR); and Whereas, Appleton received a score of 4.0 GPA; and Whereas, the State of Wisconsin requests the Common Council pass a resolution accepting the eCMAR report; Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council that the City of Appleton: Article 1. Continue supporting the treatment and maintenance programs at the utility Article 2. Continue planning efforts that will address and promote long term performance results at the facility.
- 64 Adopt the Proposed Revised Agreements for Stormwater Ponds at Memorial Park and Reid Golf Course
- 65 Amend 2024A Stormwater Management Plan Review contract with Brown and Caldwell by an increase of $25,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $75,000.
- 8. MINUTES OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
- 67 Request to add 1.0 FTE Environmental Health Technician Position.
- 68 Request to Increase Public Health Nursing FTE from 4.0 to 4.1.
- 69 Request to Approve Metafile Conversion for $43,571.
- 70 Police Department Table of Organization Modification Request and Addition of Police Officer Position.
- 9. MINUTES OF THE FOX CITIES TRANSIT COMMISSION
- 72 Approve Resolution No. 2024-03 Supporting and Approving of the New Appleton (Fox Cities) MPO Policy Board Structure and Redesignation Agreement
- 10. MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
- 74 Policy Review: N204 Tuberculosis Screening
- M. CONSOLIDATED ACTION ITEMS
- 76 Consolidated Action Items: 24-0740 City Plan Commission (Resolution 2024-03) recommended for approval 24-0773 Fox Cities Transit Commission (Resolution 2024-03) recommended for approval
- N. ITEMS HELD
- 78 Resolution #5-R-24 Increasing the Wheel Tax
- O. ORDINANCES
- 80 Ordinances #92-24 to #95-24 (Responsible Bidder Policy)
- P. LICENSE APPLICATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES OF JURISDICTION
- 81 Resolution #5-R-24 Increasing the Wheel Tax
- Q. RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED BY ALDERPERSONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES OF JURISDICTION
- 82 Resolution #5-R-24 Increasing the Wheel Tax
- R. OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
- S. ADJOURN
- 85 Kami Lynch, City Clerk