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Menasha Common Council Meeting - June 1, 2026

Common Council — Monday, June 1, 2026
BodyMenasha, Wisconsin
SessionCommon Council
DateMonday, June 1, 2026
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Speaker numbers apply only to this recording. Names come from transcript evidence. “Possibly” marks uncertain attribution.

Unassigned speaker

0:56

Tom are you believed?

Speaker 1

0:58

We're gonna be starting the meeting momentarily if folks want to find their seat and get logged in.

2:13

Good evening.

2:14

I'd like to call the City of Manasha Common Council meeting to order.

2:17

If you'd please rise and join me for the Pledge of Allegiance.

2:36

Thank you, Deputy Clerk Janet, if we could have the role, please.

Speaker 2

2:43

Alderman Lewis, Alderman Marshall, Alderman Grotty, Alderman School, Alderman Rand, Alderman Eisenhock, Alderman Hale, Alderman Perkins.

2:53

All are present.

Speaker 1

2:54

Thank you, Deputy Clerk.

2:56

Uh next item on the agenda this evening is item D, public hearing.

3:00

We do have one public hearing before the Common Council and the community this evening.

3:22

Uh before we open the public hearing, I'm just gonna uh ask Director Dane to just give a high level uh information on this rezoning and then I will uh get the public hearing open for folks that may wish to speak Director Dean.

Speaker 3

3:39

Okay, thank you.

3:40

Uh high level overview.

3:42

Uh this uh lot is owned by the redevelopment authority of the City of Manasha.

3:50

It has been uh marketed for many years.

3:54

Um has uh there uh um it's been marketed as part of this commercial business corridor.

Unassigned speaker

4:04

Uh

Speaker 3

4:04

unfortunately it had not attracted a lot of interest.

4:08

Uh we did have an individual um Ryan Roth, uh, who approached the RDA um with interest in purchasing the lot to do some single family or duplex style uh housing on this parcel.

4:24

And so uh um we ha he has a uh offer the purchase with contingency uh obviously of getting the entitlements the property rezoned.

4:35

Um the property sits uh on Province Terrace, just north of the stormwater detention pond, uh sort of across the street from uh

Unassigned speaker

4:47

uh

Speaker 3

4:48

Robleski's new law office.

4:51

Um as you mentioned developers proposing to rezone the property to R2A multifamily Zero Lotline District.

Unassigned speaker

5:00

Uh again, that would allow either uh single family or duplex style uh residences at that location.

Speaker 3

5:06

Um I do have some public comments I've received and uh happy to share those either now or after the uh public hearing open to the public.

Speaker 1

5:17

I'll probably have you share those after the public who is in attendance wishes to speak and then have you read those public comments.

5:23

Okay.

Unassigned speaker

5:24

Thank

Speaker 1

5:24

you, Director Dane.

5:26

Um with that, uh I'll open the public hearing here in a moment.

5:30

Just would ask that anybody who wishes to speak during this public hearing to please step up to the podium, state your first and last name and address.

5:38

Uh you have as long as you'd like to address the common council and uh staff that are here this evening.

5:44

I would just ask if you have questions to incorporate them into your uh as you're talking, and then we can address the questions later on this evening when we get to the item later on the agenda.

5:54

So with that, I will open the public hearing for item D1, proposed rezoning of property property located at 1173 Province Terrace, parcel number 7-00001-10 from C3 business and office district to R2A multifamily zero lot line residence district.

6:14

This public hearing is now open if anyone wishes to

Unassigned speaker

6:17

speak.

Unassigned speaker

6:26

My

Speaker 4

6:26

name is Carol Del Tour.

6:28

I live at 866 Spurst Street.

6:31

Um, just a few things.

6:32

I have a question on the property at 808 DePier Street.

6:36

It's been um it's a home.

6:40

But it's been empty, I believe, for over a year.

6:47

And oh, sorry.

Speaker 1

6:51

You are welcome to speak during the public hearing, but this is specific to that rezoning.

6:55

I was

Speaker 4

6:55

gonna ask, so that's

Speaker 1

6:57

okay.

Unassigned speaker

6:59

Thank you,

Speaker 1

7:00

Alderman Eisenhock.

7:01

I was like, I don't want to interrupt, but there's a better time, so thank

Unassigned speaker

7:04

you.

Unassigned speaker

7:09

Uh

Ryan Roth · Speaker 5Inferred

7:09

my name is Ryan Roth, 3776 East Zion Lane in Appleton, and I am the developer looking to purchase this property with Paper Valley properties.

7:21

My brother and I own this company, and I've grown up in Manasha, lived here, born and raised, went to grade school, high school, uh, worked in the Gigan Elementary neighborhood with my father,

Unassigned speaker

7:36

um,

Ryan Roth · Speaker 5Inferred

7:36

developing properties there uh growing up learning the trade, and uh we're looking to have a development here at uh Province Terrace.

7:45

Um we are proposing uh single family uh the desire and zoning changes to allow for a greater use of the property, but we're proposing single family uh residences on that uh property.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Procedural█████████████████████████████████████████████53%
Public Engagement█████████11%
Engineering And Infrastructure████████10%
Affordable Housing███████8%
Public Safety██████7%
Zoning Ordinance███4%
Cannabis Regulation███3%
Environmental Protection██2%
Pending Litigation██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Menasha Common Council Meeting - June 1, 2026

The Common Council of Menasha met on Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM at City Hall. The meeting covered a public hearing on a rezoning request, consent agenda items, annual alcohol license renewals, a closed session for property negotiations, and action on ordinances and appointments. Key decisions included the approval of a rezoning by a 5-3 vote and unanimous acceptance of budget carryforwards and a new Police Commissioner.

Public Hearing

  • Proposed Rezoning of 1173 Province Terrace (Parcel 7-00001-10) from C-3 (Business and Office) to R-2A (Multi-Family, Zero Lot Line Residence).
    • Ryan Roth (3776 East Zion Lane, Appleton, Paper Valley Properties) spoke in favor, proposing single‑family homes and stating no unnecessary trees would be removed.
    • Thomas Wroblewski (1148 Province Terrace, Suite B, Menasha) spoke against the rezoning, urging the property remain commercial.
    • Dennis and Peggy Heller (1146 Fieldview Drive, Menasha) advocated for leaving the natural tree and marsh area undisturbed.
    • Tom Marshall (1166 Fieldview Drive, Menasha) opposed development, citing the commercial character of the area and concerns about water runoff.
    • Written comments from Tommy Wroblewski (1148 Province Terrace) argued the rezoning was inconsistent with comprehensive planning and could invite litigation. Written comments from Peggy Heller reiterated the need to preserve the natural area for wildlife.
    • Staff noted the lot is owned by the Redevelopment Authority and has been on the market for about 15 years; an offer to purchase is contingent on rezoning.
    • The public hearing was opened at 6:05 PM and closed at 6:14 PM.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Carol Deltour (866 First Street, Menasha) raised concerns about two unkempt, vacant properties (808 Depere Street and 720 First Street), requested increased police presence at Jefferson Park and monitoring of the non‑emergency police phone line (which she reported was not working on Saturday), and asked about removal of dead ash trees on city property.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes to Receive: Administration Committee (5/18/26), Board of Public Works (5/18/26), Personnel Committee (5/18/26), Neenah-Menasha Sewerage Commission (4/28/26), Police Commission (3/19/26), Special Police Commission (3/23,3/24,4/1,4/21/26), Plan Commission (5/5/26). Motion carried 8-0.
  • Common Council Minutes of 5/18/26 – Approved by voice vote.
  • Administration Committee – Award of Post‑Crescent Media as official city newspaper for 2026‑2027. Approved 8-0.
  • Board of Public Works –
    • Contract 2026‑05: Asphaltic Concrete Pavement Crack Sealing ($44,321.00 to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC). Approved 8-0.
    • Contract 2026‑06: Asphaltic Concrete Pavement Chip Sealing ($55,716.00 to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC). Approved 8-0.
    • Payment No. 7 to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for Jefferson Park Boat Launch ($129,383.71). Approved 8-0.
  • Personnel Committee – Change to Employee Safety Manual: Policy for Respiratory Protection for Sewer Crew. Approved 8-0.
  • Special Board of Public Works – Fourth Amendment to Ground Site Lease Agreement with AT&T Mobility Corporation. Approved 8-0.

Action Items

  • Alcohol License Renewals (2026‑2027 term) – Approved 7-0-1 (Ald. Eisenach abstained due to personal business ownership).
  • Outdoor Alcoholic Beverage Service Permits – Approved 8-0.
  • Outdoor Street Service Permit Renewals (June 2 – Nov 30, 2026) – Approved 8-0.
  • Temporary Expansion of Licensed Premises for Wilzke’s Pub (Sept 19, 2026) – Approved 8-0. Discussion noted the event is a fundraiser that raised $10,000 last year.
  • Acquisition of Real Property Interests for WIS 114 (Plank Road) Reconstruction – The Council adjourned into Closed Session (pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e) and (g)) at 7:02 PM to discuss property negotiations and legal strategy. Re‑convened into Open Session and took action on the item (vote not recorded in minutes).
  • Accounts Payable and Payroll (5/15/26 – 5/28/26, $950,344.92) – Approved 8-0.

Ordinances and Resolutions

  • O‑1‑26 – Rezoning of 1173 Province Terrace – An ordinance amending Title 13 to rezone the property from C‑3 to R‑2A. Motion by Ald. Eisenach, seconded by Ald. Perkins.
    • Discussion: Ald. Hale opposed, arguing the commercial corridor should not be fragmented. Staff explained the property is designated “Neighborhood Mixed Use” on the Future Land Use Map, making residential use consistent; this is not spot zoning. Staff also noted residential use would generate less stormwater runoff than commercial.
    • Vote: 5‑3 (Alds. Eisenach, Rand, Perkins, Lewis, Grade in favor; Alds. Hale, Marshall, School opposed).
  • R‑15‑26 – Continuing Appropriations (2025 Fund Balance Reservations) – Resolution reserving portions of 2025 fund balance for specific 2026 purposes (health department grants, lake parks spillway repair, IT fund items). Approved 8-0.

Appointments

  • Resignation of James Meinke from the Police Commission – Accepted by voice vote. Meinke, who served 10 years (6 as president), cited health concerns and his upcoming 80th birthday. He praised the department and the acting chief.
  • Appointment of Gary Daughtery to the Police Commission (term 6/2/26 – 5/1/28) – Approved by voice vote.

Meeting Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn at 7:15 PM carried by voice vote.

The next Common Council meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM.

Meeting Transcript

Tom are you believed? We're gonna be starting the meeting momentarily if folks want to find their seat and get logged in. Good evening. I'd like to call the City of Manasha Common Council meeting to order. If you'd please rise and join me for the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you, Deputy Clerk Janet, if we could have the role, please. Alderman Lewis, Alderman Marshall, Alderman Grotty, Alderman School, Alderman Rand, Alderman Eisenhock, Alderman Hale, Alderman Perkins. All are present. Thank you, Deputy Clerk. Uh next item on the agenda this evening is item D, public hearing. We do have one public hearing before the Common Council and the community this evening. Uh before we open the public hearing, I'm just gonna uh ask Director Dane to just give a high level uh information on this rezoning and then I will uh get the public hearing open for folks that may wish to speak Director Dean. Okay, thank you. Uh high level overview. Uh this uh lot is owned by the redevelopment authority of the City of Manasha. It has been uh marketed for many years. Um has uh there uh um it's been marketed as part of this commercial business corridor. Uh unfortunately it had not attracted a lot of interest. Uh we did have an individual um Ryan Roth, uh, who approached the RDA um with interest in purchasing the lot to do some single family or duplex style uh housing on this parcel. And so uh um we ha he has a uh offer the purchase with contingency uh obviously of getting the entitlements the property rezoned. Um the property sits uh on Province Terrace, just north of the stormwater detention pond, uh sort of across the street from uh uh Robleski's new law office. Um as you mentioned developers proposing to rezone the property to R2A multifamily Zero Lotline District. Uh again, that would allow either uh single family or duplex style uh residences at that location. Um I do have some public comments I've received and uh happy to share those either now or after the uh public hearing open to the public. I'll probably have you share those after the public who is in attendance wishes to speak and then have you read those public comments. Okay. Thank you, Director Dane. Um with that, uh I'll open the public hearing here in a moment. Just would ask that anybody who wishes to speak during this public hearing to please step up to the podium, state your first and last name and address. Uh you have as long as you'd like to address the common council and uh staff that are here this evening. I would just ask if you have questions to incorporate them into your uh as you're talking, and then we can address the questions later on this evening when we get to the item later on the agenda. So with that, I will open the public hearing for item D1, proposed rezoning of property property located at 1173 Province Terrace, parcel number 7-00001-10 from C3 business and office district to R2A multifamily zero lot line residence district. This public hearing is now open if anyone wishes to speak. My name is Carol Del Tour. I live at 866 Spurst Street. Um, just a few things. I have a question on the property at 808 DePier Street. It's been um it's a home. But it's been empty, I believe, for over a year. And oh, sorry. You are welcome to speak during the public hearing, but this is specific to that rezoning. I was gonna ask, so that's okay.

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