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Appleton Common Council Meeting - September 18, 2024

Common Council — Wednesday, September 18, 2024
BodyAppleton, Wisconsin
SessionCommon Council
DateWednesday, September 18, 2024
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
2:07

Looking good, Alder Crow, we can see it.

2:10

All right.

2:11

We'll be started in just a minute.

2:13

Okay, thank you.

2:47

Good evening.

2:48

I now call to order the Wednesday, September eighteenth, two thousand twenty-four meeting of the Apple and Common Council.

2:54

Tonight's invocation will be delivered by Alder Hardstein.

2:57

Please rise.

3:01

Happy Constitution Week.

3:03

In nineteen fifty-five, in a nineteen fifty-five presidential proclamation for this monumental week commemorating the signing of the U.S.

3:12

Constitution, President Dwight D.

3:15

Eisenhower wrote the following.

3:17

Side note, you'll recognize the first part of this as a song if you grew up with schoolhouse rock as I did.

3:41

Do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America.

5:00

We ask that you guide them and us in upholding the values and principles outlined in our Constitution, the cornerstone of our republic.

5:06

May all levels of our government always be a force for good in the world and remain a beacon of freedom, peace, and opportunity for all nations.

5:17

Amen.

5:19

Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.

5:22

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

5:29

One nation under God for God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

5:41

Roll call of Alders.

5:44

All are represented, with the exception of Alder Person Alfheim, who is excused, and Alder Person Crote is joining us virtually.

5:50

Thank you.

5:51

Roll call of officers and department heads.

5:53

All are represented.

5:54

All right, thank you.

6:01

We have a motion and a second.

6:02

Is there any discussion of the minutes?

6:07

Hearing none, please cast your votes.

6:19

Motion passes 14 to zero.

6:22

Minutes have been approved.

6:24

All right, business presented by the mayor.

6:26

Confirmations, uh, appointments for your consideration.

6:29

This is item 24-1216.

6:34

We have a motion and a second to approve.

6:37

Any discussion.

6:42

Hearing none, please cast your votes.

6:53

Motion passes 14 to zero.

6:55

And the appointments have been confirmed.

6:57

Thank you for approving these appointments.

6:59

And we look forward to welcoming Joe and Marie, Lindsay, and Adam to their respective roles and appreciate their willingness to volunteer and serve the community.

7:09

With that, we'll move on to our proclamations.

7:12

And uh, we have some special guests with us here this evening for a proclamation.

7:16

So I invite you up at this time.

7:27

Come on forward.

7:30

Uh representatives of the daughters of the American Revolution with us this evening.

7:39

Right.

7:40

So I'll share the proclamation now.

7:43

Whereas the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution petitioned Congress in 1955 with a resolution to dedicate September 17th to the 23rd annually for the observance of Constitution Week.

7:57

A celebration that was established when President Dwight D.

8:00

Eisenhower signed it into law on August 2nd, 1956.

8:04

And whereas Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the United States, designating September 17th to the 23rd as Constitution Week.

8:16

And whereas September 17, 2024 marks the 237th anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States by the Constitutional Convention.

8:26

And whereas it is fitting and proper to officially recognize our nation's foundational document and its memorable anniversary and to the patriotic celebrations, which will commemorate the occasion.

8:38

And whereas the NSDAR and our local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution are committed to encouraging study and educating the public about the Constitution and the framers of the document, and to enlighten our community about the historical events surrounding the establishment of the Constitution.

8:57

Now therefore be it resolved that I, Jacob A.

8:59

Woodford, mayor of the City of Appleton, Wisconsin, to hereby proclaim September 17th to the 23rd, 2024 as Constitution Week in Appleton, and encourage all citizens to acquaint themselves with our Constitution by vigilantly protecting and defending the freedoms guaranteed to us through this guardian of our liberties, remembering that lost rights may never be regained.

9:21

Happy Constitution Week, everybody.

9:49

We we marked that uh with our colleagues at the police department uh last week, and uh they shared that with the public this week.

10:00

Uh this is a a great program for our community and the people we serve, and uh proud to recognize the efforts of of the folks who've really built this program here in the city of Appleton.

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Summary of Proceedings

Appleton Common Council Meeting - September 18, 2024

The Appleton Common Council met on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers, with Mayor Jake Woodford presiding. The meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM and adjourned at 7:14 PM. Fifteen alderpersons were present (with Alderperson Croatt appearing virtually), one alderperson (Alfheim) was excused, and all department heads were represented. The council approved minutes, appointments, proclamations, a rezoning, licenses, contracts, and ordinances, and referred a proposed council attendance policy to the next organizational meeting.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved the Common Council meeting minutes of September 4, 2024 (24-1200) by a 14-0 roll-call vote; Mayor Woodford abstained and Alderperson Alfheim was excused.
  • Confirmed mayoral appointments (24-1216) by a 14-0 roll-call vote; Mayor Woodford abstained and Alderperson Alfheim was excused.
  • Approved the balance of the agenda en bloc by a 13-0 roll-call vote; Alderperson Schultz and Mayor Woodford abstained, and Alderperson Alfheim was excused. This included:
    • Parking ordinance changes on Badger Avenue near Wilson Middle School following a six-month evaluation (24-1192).
    • Changing intersection control at Douglas Street / Harris Street to a proposed two-way stop (24-1193).
    • Parking ordinance changes on Clara Street near Johnston Elementary School following a six-month evaluation (24-1194).
    • Full-service retail outlet transfer for McFleshman's at Fox Valley Lager Fest on October 5, 2024 (24-1190).
    • Full-service retail outlet transfer for Hop Yard Ale Works at Flicks & Sips on October 4, 2024 (24-1189).
    • Cigarette, tobacco, and vaping device licenses for Elf's Gifts, Holy Smokes, and Kush Kafe (24-1165, 24-1171, 24-1198).
    • Taxicab company license renewal for Evergreen Campsites & Resort, contingent on Human Resources and Inspections approval (24-1169).
    • Class B beer license for Appleton Axe, contingent on Health Department approval (24-1199).
    • Planned Development Rezoning #8-24 for 2111, 2121, and 2125 S. Schaefer Street, including the Implementation Plan and Development Plan (24-1115).
    • Public Participation Plan for the upcoming update to the City's Comprehensive Plan (24-1182).
    • Sole source engineering services contract with McMahon for the AWWTP Hauled Waste Station Tank Upgrades in the amount of $45,700 plus a 10% contingency of $4,570, total not to exceed $50,270 (24-1197).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public signed up to speak during Public Participation.
  • During the public hearing for Rezoning #8-24 (24-1155), no one spoke, and the hearing was declared closed after the three required calls for speakers.

Business Presented by the Mayor

  • Mayor Woodford proclaimed September 17-23, 2024 as Constitution Week in Appleton, recognizing the 237th anniversary of the drafting of the U.S. Constitution and the Daughters of the American Revolution in attendance.
  • Mayor Woodford proclaimed Co-Responder & Crisis Responder Week, praising the police co-responder program as a tremendous success and offering to share more information with the council and public.

Discussion Items

  • 24-1195 Police Station Additional Workstations: The council considered a request to award Nordon Business Environments $48,100.37 for additional police station workstations. This item had been listed on the agenda as held by the Finance Committee, but the council established it as the order of the day. Alderperson Hartzheim expressed concern about the large price tag and about setting a precedent, but acknowledged the modules could be moved if employees relocate. The motion passed 14-0; Alderperson Alfheim was excused and Mayor Woodford abstained.
  • 24-1229 Council Member Attendance (Resolution #9-R-24): Alderperson Meltzer submitted a resolution to amend council rules by adding Rule 36, requiring council members to notify the chair of absences and forfeiting committee assignments after three unexcused absences in a council year. The council referred the resolution to the next organizational meeting.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved the September 4, 2024 minutes, mayoral appointments, proclamations, rezoning, licenses, contracts, and ordinances.
  • Approved Rezoning #8-24 after a public hearing with no testimony.
  • Approved the Police Station Additional Workstations award of $48,100.37 to Nordon Business Environments by a 14-0 vote.
  • Approved ordinances #118-24 through #124-24 by a 14-0 roll-call vote; Mayor Woodford abstained and Alderperson Alfheim was excused.
  • Referred the Council Member Attendance resolution to the next organizational meeting.
  • Adjourned at 7:14 PM by a 14-0 vote; Mayor Woodford abstained.

Meeting Transcript

Looking good, Alder Crow, we can see it. All right. We'll be started in just a minute. Okay, thank you. Good evening. I now call to order the Wednesday, September eighteenth, two thousand twenty-four meeting of the Apple and Common Council. Tonight's invocation will be delivered by Alder Hardstein. Please rise. Happy Constitution Week. In nineteen fifty-five, in a nineteen fifty-five presidential proclamation for this monumental week commemorating the signing of the U.S. Constitution, President Dwight D. Eisenhower wrote the following. Side note, you'll recognize the first part of this as a song if you grew up with schoolhouse rock as I did. Do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America. We ask that you guide them and us in upholding the values and principles outlined in our Constitution, the cornerstone of our republic. May all levels of our government always be a force for good in the world and remain a beacon of freedom, peace, and opportunity for all nations. Amen. Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God for God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Roll call of Alders. All are represented, with the exception of Alder Person Alfheim, who is excused, and Alder Person Crote is joining us virtually. Thank you. Roll call of officers and department heads. All are represented. All right, thank you. We have a motion and a second. Is there any discussion of the minutes? Hearing none, please cast your votes. Motion passes 14 to zero. Minutes have been approved. All right, business presented by the mayor. Confirmations, uh, appointments for your consideration. This is item 24-1216. We have a motion and a second to approve. Any discussion. Hearing none, please cast your votes. Motion passes 14 to zero. And the appointments have been confirmed. Thank you for approving these appointments. And we look forward to welcoming Joe and Marie, Lindsay, and Adam to their respective roles and appreciate their willingness to volunteer and serve the community. With that, we'll move on to our proclamations. And uh, we have some special guests with us here this evening for a proclamation. So I invite you up at this time. Come on forward. Uh representatives of the daughters of the American Revolution with us this evening. Right. So I'll share the proclamation now. Whereas the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution petitioned Congress in 1955 with a resolution to dedicate September 17th to the 23rd annually for the observance of Constitution Week. A celebration that was established when President Dwight D.

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