Alderperson Maiyoua Thao’s Invocation At 05/05/2021 Common Council Meeting – “Let’s Celebrate The Incredible, Rich, And Wealth of Diversity In Our Community”

I’m a little behind on my time. This is Alderperson Maiyoua Thao’s (District 7) invocation from the 05/05/2021 Common Council meeting. This was the meeting at which the resolution condemning racism and violence against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community was passed. Mayor Woodford: […]

Common Council Meets Fully In Chambers; Votes To End Emergency Covid-Related Council Rules On July 1

The Common Council met 05/19/2021. Like the most recent Board of Health meeting, it really gave me a feeling of change and transition regarding Covid-19 and how the city is responding to it. Mayor Woodford noted that this was the first meeting where all of […]

Honoring Public Works Systems and Employees Through Literature And Popular Entertainment

As noted in another post, May 16-22 is Public Works Week in Appleton. Mayor Woodford has enjoined “citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the challenges involved in providing our Public Works services, and to recognize the contributions Public Works employees make every day […]

Homeowner Denied Variance By Board Of Zoning Appeals To Erect 5 Foot Tall Fence

The Board of Zoning Appeals met 05/17/2021 and took up the issue of Matt’s fence application. Per the agenda, “The applicant proposes to erect a five (5) foot fence in the front yard. Section 23-44(a)(1)(a) of the Zoning Ordinance limits fence height to three (3) […]

Multiple Recognitions At The 05/12/2021 Board Of Health Meeting – Eggebrecht Retiring, Doug Nelson Stepping Down, Vaccine Clinic And Testing Site Closing

There were multiple recognitions that happened during the 05/12/2021 Board of Health meeting. It was the last Board of Health meeting for longtime board chairman Doug Nelson who was stepping down as well as for Health Officer Kurt Eggebrecht who had delayed his retirement last […]