Community And Economic Development Committee Meeting 10/13/2021 – Will Vote On Offer From Company To Purchase Lot In Southpoint Commerce Park

The Community and Economic Development Committee is meeting 10/13/2021 at 4:30PM. There is one action item on the agenda which is a request to approve the Offer to Purchase from Hayden Properties, LLC for a lot In the Southpoint Commerce Park. They already have a […]

City Plan Commission Meeting 10/13/2021 – Will Vote On Two Plats And Two Annexations

The City Plan Commission is meeting 10/13/2021 at 3:30PM. It doesn’t seem like too complicated of a meeting. They have two plat approvals and two annexations on the agenda. Staff is recommending approval for all 4 items. View full meeting details here: https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=886722&GUID=CA0C39EA-D622-4352-8F70-11DB79FB5901

Board Of Health Meeting 10/13/2021 – Will Receive Covid-19 Update, Report On Proposed Changes To Weights And Measures Fees

The Board of Health is meeting 10/13/2021 at 7am. Outside of approving the minutes from the previous meeting, there are no action items. There are, however, several information items. The board will be updated on proposed revisions to the weights and measures fees. A couple […]

Board Of Education Votes 6-1 To Continue Mandatory Masking In School Facilities

In a decision that I would expect surprised no one, the Appleton Area School District Board of Education voted 6-1 to continue mandatory mask wearing in school facilities. The Post Crescent has a nice write-up here: https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/education/2021/10/11/appleton-school-board-votes-keep-indoor-mask-mandate/6098090001/

Photos From Counter Gatherings Ahead of Board Of Education Meeting And Mandatory Masking Decision

Pictures from the two counter gatherings tonight around the Board of Education meeting. The first two pictures are from the “AASD Thank You Rally” outside the Appleton Area School District Leadership Center in Downtown Appleton where community members gathered to show their appreciation for the […]

Public Arts Committee Votes To Hold Welcome Tower Item – Will Decide At Next Meeting Whether To Hold Photo Contest, Use Rhythms Of The World Photos, Or A Combination Of Both Options

The Public Arts Committee met 10/06/2021. The purpose of the meeting was to determine a selection process for filling the Houdini Plaza Welcome Tower. At the previous meeting the committee had decided to hold a photo contest with the theme of “Diversity”, but since that […]

Board Of Education Meeting 10/11/2021 – Will Vote On Masking Protocol, 2022 Health Insurance Contract, Will Receive Presentation Celebrating Themselves

The Board of Education is meeting 10/11/2021. They’ll be holding a work session at 4PM in which they review the Results Policy “Results Interpretation & Indicators Document” for English Language Arts. Of note is the fact that the percentage of AASD students who scored proficient […]

Utilities Committee Meeting 10/12/2021 – Will Vote On Requested Wastewater Utility Rate Increase of 4% After Already Increasing The Rate By 20% In 2021

The Utilities Committee is meeting 10/12/2021 at 5PM. They have two action items on the agenda. One is a request to approve a change order to a storm water services contract. The item I would expect to be of the most interest to Appleton residents […]