The Municipal Services Committee met 02/20/2023. They received one information item which was an update on the College Avenue Lane Reconfiguration Proposal. I’ve prepared a PDF transcript of the discussion for download. As laid out in the memo submitted to the committee and as a […]
Month: February 2023
Mayor Issues Proclamation Declaring Class III Snow Emergency In Appleton From 5PM 02/22 to 5AM 02/24 – Will All Things Appleton Editor Make It Home From Work Tonight?
Mayor Woodford has issued a proclamation declaring a Class III Snow Emergency in Appleton from 5PM today (02/22/2023) through 5AM Friday (02/24/2023). This will prohibit parking “on all city streets at all times to allow crews to clear the snow in a safe and efficient […]
Transit Commission Approves Acceptance Of $3 Million In Grants, Awards Contract For Phase One Of Whitman Avenue Facility Remodeling Project, Gives Go-Ahead To Seek Additional Grants For Whitman Avenue And Transit Center Projects
The Fox Cities Transit Commission met 02/20/2023 and approved three action items related to the Whitman Avenue Facility Redevelopment Project. Back in 2021, this project had initially been estimated to cost between $6.5 and $7.6 million. Inflation and economic factors have since caused its cost […]
Alderpersons Del Toro, Meltzer, Fenton, Schultz, And Wolff Introduce Resolution That Would Ban The Use Of Chemical Fertilizer And Pesticides On Properties Smaller Than 5 Acres Within The City Of Appleton
During the 02/15/2023 Common Council meeting, the first resolution of 2023 was introduced. Resolution 1-R-23, entitled “On The Adoption of Language To Control The Unintended Misuse or and Overuse of Pesticides, Herbicides and Fertilizers or Public Property” was submitted by Alderpersons Israel Del Toro (District […]
Safety And Licensing Committee Meeting 02/22/2023 – Will Have Public Appearance Regarding Bar’s Demerit Point Violation, Vote On Two Liquor License Action Items
The Safety and Licensing Committee is meeting 02/22/2023 at 5:30PM. They have one public appearance with is regarding Chadwick’s Bar demerit point violation. [My most favorite parts of committee meetings are variance requests and appeals of things like fines, fees, and denials. I’m hoping this […]
Coronavirus Numbers For 02/12/2023 – 02/18/2023
Per the Wisconsin DHS website, during the week of 02/12/2023 through 02/18/2023, Appleton recorded 44 confirmed coronavirus cases and 7 probable cases for a total of 51. No new deaths were recorded during this last week leaving the total coronavirus deaths in Appleton since the beginning […]
Board Of Zoning Appeals Meeting 02/20/2023 – Will Consider 3 Variances Requests Related To Accessory Dwelling Units
The Board of Zoning Appeals is holding their first meeting of 2023 on 02/20/2023 at 7:30PM. They will be voting on three variance requests, all three of which are related to accessory dwelling units. The first request is from a property owner who would like […]
Finance Committee Meeting 02/20/2023 – Will Vote On Vosters Park Redevelopment Contract, Request By Business To Refund Tax Overpayment
The Finance Committee is meeting 02/20/2023 at 5:30PM. They will be voting on a couple items that will also be coming before the Transit Commission: (1) the request to approve the acceptance of $3.4 million in ARPA and Coronavirus relief grants and (2) the request […]
Parks And Recreation Committee Meeting 02/20/2023 – Will Receive 2022 Annual Reports For Recreation Division, Grounds Division, And Reid Golf Course
The Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting 02/20/2023 at 6:30PM. There are no action items on the agenda, but the committee will be receiving three 2022 annual reports, one from the Recreation Division, one of the Grounds Division, and one from Reid Golf Course. View […]
Municipal Services Committee Meeting 02/20/2023 – Will Receive Update On College Avenue Lane Reconfiguration Proposal, Vote On 2 Year Bird E-Scooter Agreement
The Municipal Services Committee is meeting 02/20/2023 at 4:30PM. There are a couple items that may be of particular interest to the public: an update on the College Avenue lane reconfiguration proposal and a request to enter into an agreement to allow the Bird E-scooters […]