On 07/21/2021 the Common council voted to approve over $30 million worth of promissory notes and bonds. Prior to the Council meeting, the Finance Committee met briefly to review the final interest rate figures and vote on whether or not to recommend moving forward on […]
Year: 2021
Coronavirus Numbers For 07/27/2021
Coronavirus numbers for 07/27/2021. 10 confirmed cases and 2 probable. Active cases rose by 11 to 39. Cases out of isolation increased by 1 to 8,834. Deaths remained unchanged at 65. The current 7 day running average of new cases is 7 as compared to […]
Mayor Woodford Responds To Questions About Metrics For Measuring Economic Success Of City Rebrand – Expects To Track Performance Indicators Developed In The Course Of The Brand Study
On 07/26/2021, the City of Appleton Finance Committee voted to recommend for approval the $500,000 excess general fund allocation to cover a city brand study and the implementation of that rebranding. Some residents have had questions and/or concerns about a city rebranding and the associated […]
Coronavirus Numbers For 07/26/2021
On 07/26/2021 Appleton recorded 5 confirmed coronavirus cases and 1 probable case. Active cases rose by 5 to 28. Cases out of isolation increased by 1 to 8,833. Deaths remained unchanged at 65. Our 7 day running average of cases on 07/26 is 6 this […]
Human Resources And Information Technology Committee Meeting 07/28/2021 – Will Vote On Help Desk Analyst Overhire
The Human Resources and Information Technology Committee is meeting 07/28/2021 at 6:30PM. The one action item on the agenda is a request to over-hire the position of Help Desk Analyst. The city has two Help Desk Analyst positions. One staff member retired earlier this year […]
Safety And Licensing Committee Meeting 07/28/2021 – Will Review Fire Department’s 2021 Mid-Year Report
The Safety and Licensing Committee is meeting 07/28/2021 at 5:30PM. There is one liquor license change of agent application and two temporary alcohol licenses from churches who want to serve alcohol during special events they are holding. The rest of the items on the agenda […]
City Plan Commission Meeting 07/28/2021 – Will Vote On Rezoning Application For Recent Annexation
The City Plan Commission is meeting 07/28/2021 at 3:30PM. During the 07/14/2021 Plan Commission meeting they approved an annexation of some property in Grand Chute to Appleton with the plan to turn it into three single-family lots. During this meeting, they will be voting on […]
AASD Provides Update On Their Review Of Educator’s Apparent Signing Of “The Pledge To Teach The Truth”
The Appleton Area School District has provided an update on their review into an AASD educator’s apparent signing of the Zinn Education Project’s “Pledge To Teach The Truth.” Below are the questions I asked them and the answers I received from Kylie Harwell on behalf […]
A Tale Of Two Rezonings – Family Video Application Granted, Coolidge Court Application Tabled Until 08/04/2021 Common Council Meeting
During the 07/21/2021 Common Council meeting, the Council dealt with several rezoning requests. The request to rezone the Commercial Horizons property on N. Alvin Street from P-I (Public Institutional District) to C-2 (General Commercial District) sailed through without discussion. The rezoning requests for the Family […]
Board Of Education Member Barry O’Connor Resigns; Board Starts Process To Fill Vacancies Left By Departure Of O’Connor And Gary Jahnke
During the 07/26/2021 Board of Education meeting, the members voted to begin the process for filling two vacancies on the Board. As was already listed in the agenda for the meeting, Gary Jahnke has submitted his resignation effective 07/31/2021. During the Board meeting, President Kay […]