The Common Council met 03/16/2022 and took up Resolution 2-R-22 the Resolution to Improve Communication, Technology, And Pedestrian Safety. This resolution was amended during the Finance Committee meeting to reflect the recommendations of staff. Those recommendations were: Allocate $75,000 to hire a consultant to provide […]
Month: March 2022
Common Council Approves $250,000 In ARPA Grants To Mental Health Providers And Community Events Organizations
The Common Council met 03/16/2022. One of the items that they took up was the allocation of $250,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to various organizations that provide mental health services as well as to Appleton Downtown Inc for services to the local […]
Common Council Approves Resolution Making “No Mow May” A Permanent Part Of Municipal Code, Allows Early Enforcement Against Abandoned Or Unoccupied Properties, Makes No Changes To Lawn Height Requirements
The Common Council met 03/16/2022 and took up Resolution #3-R-22 regarding Municipal Code Chapter 12, Article III, Weeds and Wild Growth (i.e., the “No Mow May” resolution.) They amended it several times and then voted to approve it, permanently ensconcing No Mow May in the […]
Number Of AASD High School Students With At Least One D or One F Down From Previous Years But Still Account For Over 1/3rd Of Students
As you may recall, I have been checking in on the number of Appleton Area School District high school students who have at least one D or one F on their semester report card. I think it’s valuable to look at both of those grades […]
Library Board Receives Presentation On APL Campaign Feasibility Study – Consultant Recommends Moving Forward With $12 Million Library Project Funding Campaign
The Library Board met 03/15/2022 and received a presentation from Karen Rose of K Rose, LLC on the Appleton Public Library Campaign Feasibility Study. K Rose, LLC was engaged by the Friends of the Appleton Public Library to conduct the feasibility study. Karen explained that […]
City Plan Commission Approves Rezoning Of Parcel On S. Badger Avenue And 8th Street – Change Will Facilitate Development Of Multi-Family Residential Dwellings
The City Plan Commission met 03/09/2022. It was a brief meeting with only one action item on the agenda. That was a request to rezone the property at 217 S. Badger Avenue from C-2 General Commercial District to C-1 Neighborhood Mixed Use District. Principal Planner […]
Common Council Holding Special Session 03/17/2022 – Will Discuss And Vote On Anti-Pipeline Resolution
The Common Council is holding a special session on 03/17/2022 at 5:30PM. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and vote on Resolution 4-R-22 the Resolution on Clean Water And Treaty Rights. This resolution was sponsored by Alderpersons Vered Meltzer (District 2), Alex Schultz […]
Human Resources And Information Technology Committee Receives Information On Plan To Make the “Facilities Project Manager” the “Project And Resilience Manager”
The Human Resources and Information Technology Committee met 03/09/2022. One of the information items they received was a report about the plan to retitle the Facilities Project Manager position to the Project And Resilience Manager. Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Dean Gazza told the […]
Common Council Meeting 03/16/2022 – Will Take Up “No Mow May” Resolution, Reallocation Of Brand Funds Resolution, And ARPA Grants
The Common Council is meeting 03/16/2022 at 7PM. As was announced at the last Common Council meeting there will be no Covid-19 Update. There will also be no Mayoral Proclamations; however, Mayor Woodford will be making two commission/committee appointments. He’ll be recommending for appointment Jeri […]
Utilities Commitee Meeting 03/16/2022 – Will Vote On Preliminary Resolution For Sanitary Laters, Storm Laterals, and Storm Main
The Utilities Committee is meeting 03/16/2022 at 6:45PM for a special meeting just before the Common Council meeting at 7PM. They have one item on the agenda which is to approve Preliminary Resolution 2-P-22 for Sanitary Laterals, Storm Laterals and Storm Main be adopted and […]