Two Resolutions Introduced At 07/19/2023 Common Council Meeting – One Resolution Would Thank Legislators And Governor For Passing Act 12, Other Resolution Would Dedicate Public Land In Southpoint Commerce Park For Parkland, Trail, And Trailhead

During the 07/19/2023 Common Council meeting, two resolutions were submitted.

Resolution 7-R-23, the Local government Funding Legislation Resolution Expressing Support For Wisconsin Act 12, was authored by Alderperson Vered Meltzer (District 2) and Chris Croatt (District 14). If passed as written, it would impact city code or procedures in any way, but it would thank the state legislature as well as Governor Evers for passing Act 12 which increased the amount of shared revenue municipalities received. The resolution notes that Appleton will receive a 20% increase in shared revenue.

This was referred to the Finance Committee.

Resolution 8-R-23 was submitted by Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland (District 5). If passed as written it would dedicate city-owned lands in Southpoint Commerce Park to the public for parkland, trailhead, and trail and name Lot 13 of  proposed Plat Number 4 in the commerce park to be named the Appleton Conservancy.

This was referred to 3 separate committees, the Parks and Recreation Committee, the City Plan Commission, and the Community and Economic Development Committee.

View meeting details and video here: https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1099776&GUID=52265030-C06C-41DC-8C50-6300B98344E7