The Community and Economic Development Committee met 03/25/2022. Most of the meeting was taken up with a presentation by Tami McLaughlin with World Relief – Fox Valley, updating the committee on the Afghan refugee resettlement efforts. Before Ms. McLaughlin spoke, Terrence “Timber” Smith, Appleton’s Diversity, […]
Year: 2022
Municipal Services Committee Discusses Possible Redesign of Soldier’s Square – Makes No Decision And Votes On Nothing
During the 03/23/2022 Municipal Services Committee, the committee discussed the desired process for a possible redesign of Soldier’s Square per Resolution #5-R-19. This was an information item and they neither reached any decisions nor voted on anything. And, as was mentioned several times in the […]
Safety And Licensing Committee Receives Information On Absentee Ballot Policies For April 5 Election
The Safety and Licensing Committee met 03/23/2022. During the meeting they received an update on the Spring Election that it coming up Tuesday April 5. They received some important reminders about absentee voting and how that is happening under the current court order imposed by […]
Parks And Recreation Committee Receives Update Regarding Ongoing Park Projects
During the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting on 03/21/2022 Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Director Dean Gazza gave the committee an update on various Parks and Recreation projects. Pierce Park – From April through June a lot of the hardscapes, roads, and trails will be reconstructed […]
Library Board Meeting 03/25/2022 – Will Receive Library Building Project Design Update From SOM Architects
The Library Board is meeting 03/25/2022 at 12PM. The main item of public interest on the agenda is a building project design update presentation from SOM Architects. They will also be noting the awarding of a certificate of commendation to the Appleton Public Library from […]
Municipal Services Committee Denies Recommendation To Implement Permanent Parking Restrictions By The Harris And Mason Streets Intersection
The Municipal Services Committee met 03/21/2022. The item that took up the most amount of time was the request to “Approve Parking restriction change on the 1300 block of W. Harris Street (west of Mason Street). Follow-Up to Six-Month Trial Period.” This request resulted in […]
When Asked Why Staff Never Questioned Why Appleton’s Death Statistics Didn’t Line Up With DHS Reported Numbers, Health Officer Sepers Responds, “The previous reporting methodology likely provided the most accurate [data] during the early stages of the pandemic.”
As posted the other day, the City of Appleton Health Department has indicated that they underreported Covid deaths in Appleton by 68, explaining, “Previously, the department relied on receiving death reports of public health concern as required by State Statute 979.012 (https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/979/012). The direct reporting […]
Municipal Services Committee Votes To Deny Appeal Of Snow/Ice Removal Assessment
The Municipal Services Committee met 03/21/2022. Although it was not the highlight of the meeting, they did take up the request from Brett on Marquette Street to appeal the $75 assessment he received after city staff salted his icy sidewalk. Getting the committee and Council […]
Human Resources And Information Technology Committee Meeting 03/23/2022 – Will Vote On Request To Convert Part Time Position To Full Time, Receive Appleton Employee Mental Health Assessment Report
The Human Resource and Information Technology Committee is meeting this evening, 03/23/2022 at 6:30PM. There is one action item on the agenda and that is to convert a part time position on the Department of Public Works Purchasing team to a full time position. Staff […]
Parks And Recreation Committee Receives Update On Plan To Provide Employment Incentives To Attract Applicants To Key Seasonal Employment Positions
I’m going to start out this post by saying that the City of Appleton is looking for seasonal workers, particularly lifeguards, pool slide attendants, umpires, and grounds maintenance workers. You can view job openings online or call the city at 920-832-6458 for more information. The […]