The Common Council is meeting 06/07/2023 at 7PM. When I posted the agenda on Monday, I said the action items all looked routine and it was hard to guess which would be separated out for an individual vote. I completely overlooked the Fox Commons Development […]
Year: 2023
Finance Committee Approved Budget Amendment For Vehicle Purchase, 2023 Masonry Repairs Contract, $3 Million Cash Advance From Stormwater Utility Fund To Wastewater Utility Fund
The Finance Committee met 05/22/2023. They took up three action items and were over and done in under 5 minutes. I’ve prepared a transcript of the discussion for download. The first item was a request to approve a 2023 Budget Amendment of $22,040 to record […]
Common Council Meeting 06/07/2023 – Mayor Woodford Will Introduce New Communications Manager, Talk About Library Project Bid Opening Process
The Common Council is meeting 06/07/2023 at 7PM. This is the only committee/Council meeting taking place this week. The action items all look pretty routine, and it’s hard to guess what if any of them will be separated out for individual votes. Mayor Woodford will […]
Human Resources And Information Technology Committee Approves Slight Compensation Increase For Police Lieutenants And Captains Who Pick Up Additional Duties, Reviews Change To Fringe Benefit Policy, Receives Update On Recruitment Efforts For Various Open Positions
The Human Resources and Information Technology Committee met 05/24/2023. The meeting was on the shorter side at only 15 minutes, and they had only one action item and then a couple information items. I’ve prepared a complete transcript of the meeting for download. The action […]
Lawrence Holds Community Conversation Regarding Planned Demolition Of Union Street House – Lawrence President Does Not Explain Why Property Was Not Maintained But Says “I Have No Intention Of Turning That Land Into A Parking Lot.”
Lawrence University held a community conversation on 06/01/2023 regarding the house at 128 Union Street. The Lawrence owned house has fallen into such disrepair that it has been deemed a fire and safety hazard and the university is planning to demolish it. Currently, that process […]
Mayor Woodford To Present 5 Proclamations At 06/07/2023 Common Council Meeting – Pride Month, CPR & AED Awareness Week, Juneteenth Celebration Day, Gun Violence Awareness Day, Refugee Day
During the 06/07/2023 Common Council meeting, Mayor Woodford will be presenting 5 mayoral proclamations. With the first, he declares June 2023 to be Pride Month in Appleton and urgers “all citizens to honor, celebrate, and promote equal rights for all people, regardless of sexual orientation […]
City Plan Commission Approves Baldeagle Drive/Providence Avenue Annexation Rezoning, Special Use Permits For Axe Throwing Business And New Bar, Final Plat For The Villas At Meade Pond
The City Plan Commission met 05/24/2023. Outside of the overview they received about how Tax Increment Financing Districts work and the proposal to create TIF District 13 in Southpoint Commerce Park, the commission voted on four action items comprised of two special use permits, one […]
City Staff Presents Proposal For Southpoint Commerce Park TIF District Citing Need To Promote Development, Gives Overview Of What TIFs Are And How They Work
The City Plan Commission and the Community and Economic Development Committee each met 05/24/2023. During their respective meetings, they each discussed a proposal to create Tax Increment Financing District #13 in Southpoint Commerce Park. As part of that discussion, city staff gave a presentation on […]
Lawrence University To Hold Community Conversation On Plans To Tear Down Historic University-Owned House At 128 N Union Street
Lawrence University is holding a community conversation on 06/01/2023 at 5:30PM on campus to discuss the future of the university owned house at 128 N Union Street. The house has been deemed a fire and safety hazard by the City of Appleton, and Lawrence plans […]
Safety And Licensing Committee Votes 4-0 Against Appeal Of Special Event Denial
The Safety And Licensing Committee met 05/24/2023. The item that took up most of the meeting was the appeal of a special event application denial. William, the organizer, wanted to hold a music festival named Smoshfest at Jones Park June 15-18. When he applied for […]