The Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting 07/19/2021 at 7pm. The one item on the agenda is a request regarding the property located on the corner of N. Bateman Street and E. Atlantic Street. The property used to house Fox Valley Church of Christ. John […]
Year: 2021
Alderpersons Firkus And Doran Explain How Transportation Utilities Work And Explain Their Goals In Asking For Studying The Creation Of A Transportation Utility In Appleton
As previously posted, Alderpersons Brad Firkus (District 3) and Chad Doran (District 15) recently submitted resolution #9-R-21 which, if passed, would direct the mayor to include in the 2022 executive budget funds to pay a consulting firm to “determine the feasibility of creating a transportation […]
Municipal Services Committee Receives Update On BIRD E-Scooter Pilot Program – Complaints Lower Than Expected; Only One Accident So Far
There was a brief report on the BIRD E-scooter pilot program during the Municipal Services Committee meeting on 07/12/2021. In addition to the community feedback report that had been attached to the agenda, Director Paula Vandehey had a report she handed out to the committee […]
Coronavirus Numbers For 07/15/2021
On 07/15/2021 Appleton recorded 1 confirmed coronavirus case and 0 probable cases. Active cases rose by 1 to 12. Cases out of isolation remained unchanged at 8,798. Deaths remained unchanged at 65.
Alderperson Denise Fenton’s Invocation At 07/07/2021 Common Council Meeting – “Kindness without justice fails in compassion. It cannot mean a lack of accountability for causing harm.”
[Note: this invocation was given at the second Common Council meeting held after Mayor Woodford’s statement to to the alderpersons at the 06/15/2021 Informal Organizational Meeting and seems to be connected to some of the same issues he raised.] Council President Matt Reed: Tonight’s invocation […]
Municipal Services Committee Holds Items Regarding Pole Building Ban And Electrical Work By Homeowners Until 07/26/2021 Committee Meeting
During the 07/07/2021 Common Council meeting, 3 items were referred back to the Municipal Services Committee: the Alvin Street reconstruction project, the request to ban pole buildings in Appleton, and the updates to the Municipal Code regarding electrical work performed by homeowners. Those then came […]
Coronavirus Numbers For 07/14/2021
On 07/14/2021 Appleton recorded 1 confirmed coronavirus case and 0 probable cases. Active cases dropped by 1 to 11. Cases out of isolation increased by 2 to 8,798. Deaths remained unchanged at 65.
Municipal Services Committee Votes To Approve Alvin Street Reconstruction With No Changes – Two Alderpersons Say The Street Reconstruction Is A Separate Issue From The Demonstrations By Planned Parenthood Clinic
During the 07/07/2021 Common Council meeting, Alderperson Nate Wolff (District 12) tried to amend the item regarding the reconstruction of Alvin Street between Wisconsin Avenue and Marquette Street to remove parking from the block of Alvin Street between Wisconsin Avenue and Brewster Street. This section […]
Appleton Alderperson Joe Martin Confirms He Will Not Be Seeking Another Term
Alderperson Joe Martin (District 4) mentioned during the 07/07/2021 Common Council meeting that he was not running for reelection next year. He is in the middle of his seventh term, so once it’s over he will have served as alderperson for the City of Appleton […]
Common Council Approves Resolution And Code Changes Allowing For The Construction Of Accessory Dwelling Units In Appleton
During the 07/07/2021 Common Council meeting, the alderpersons took up the resolution and proposed changes to the Municipal Code related to allowing Accessory Dwelling Units to be built in Appleton. One member of the public appeared and made public comment on this issue. Rhonda said […]